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Putnam patriot., 1916-10-13
WOMAN KILLED
Nllds Of Rhode Island Furnish Another
 S0rdid Story
Drunken Row Ends in Death of Mrs.
 Elizabeth Blanchard

As the result of a drunken row, in
 which it is said shot guns were u sed i Mrs. Elizabeth Blanchard had the top
 Of her head blown oti during Friday
 night.
 After the shooting the woman's body lay stretched out on an old door in a
 shack miles from any habitation, the 1 face covered with blood and with a pool of blood beneath the body until
 morning. The man who did the shoot ing slept in an out house.
 Thus the ,wids of Rhode Island just over tthe Connecticut line, gives
 up another sordid tale of tragic death.
 According to a story told by a daughter of the dead woman the death came after a days debsuch and car. rousal in which Frank Blanchard, hus- band of the dead woman, and nLonn Owens, accused of the shooting, par. ticipated. Owens, it is said, admits the shooting but claims it was acciden- tai.
 Leaving the shack through the woods over cart path to civilization, the two men, who had been in quar- relsome mood all day, went for more liquor They returned with a quart and pint of whiskey.
 It was not long after the return, the young woman says, when Blanchard and Owens engaged in a struggle in the Blanchard home. They struggled in the kitchen she charges, and knocked against the stove, finally swaying back and forth until they got into the pantry, where one of them dashed against the window, breaking it out. Threats passed between the men and Owens finally left the place, going to his shack.
 IL is believed .that the woman met her death ondeavoring to separate the two drink craZed men who were seek ing to do each other bodily injury, both it is claimed, being armed.
 Owens claimed he had no intention of shooting the Blanchard woman. He says that his gun was aecidently dis as he was crouching down to prevent Blanchard shooting him and that the woman was right in line and received the charge. He did not know al the time that she was dead. He says he returned home, put up his gun and then went to the home of a com stable to give himself up but that tine constable refused to let him in to tell his story.
Putnam patriot., 1916-10-13
Deacon Stock Sold for S4,30O

The oankupt stock of H. Deacon & Son, Danielson, formerly of Putnam, WAS sold at auction for S4 300.
 D. W. Adams, New Haven, in com petition with number of bidders, got the stock. 4 representative of Porteous X Mitchell, Norwich, was among the prospective buyers, who represented q number of New England cities. Walter l.. Dixon WAS the only local man to bid, his highest offer being s4,o00.
 The trustee, Judge w. fenner Wood- ward of Danielson, has been so success full in disposing of the assets of the es- tate that he has been ordered to file an increased bond of s2,000. It is ex- pected that the estate will pay about 45 cents on the dollar.
Putnam patriot., 1916-10-13
X. of (. Whist

The whist given by the K. of C. Thursday evening was attended by i75 guests. There was an entertainment consisting of vocal selections by Lucien Giard, accompanied by Michael Daigie and by Miss Loretta Gallant, accom- panied by Miss Elizabeth Byrnc. Fine addresses were made by Rev. J. J. McGettrick and fl. II. Benoit The gath ering stood up and sang "America." Refreshments of Ice cream.. fruit punch, and fancy cakes were served.
 Prizes for the highes, scores wese awarded to Miss Katherine Brady and J. A. r. Gagne. Consolation prizes were given to James Charron and Mrs. Joseph St. Onge.
 The committee in charge was G. K, Arthur l.. Duvert, chairman, +. II. Cordier, James Charron, Arthur W. Renshaw, Thomas Bulger, Alexander Gilman.
Putnam patriot., 1916-10-13
Re.survey of Town Property About
 Completed

In accordance with vote passed at town meeting to have re-survey of the real estate in the town for.the pur- pose of taxation the work is now nearly completed. City Engineer George w. Perry is preparing the maps and 1t Is said that much additional property will be assessed in preparingithe next grand list as the result of the survey.
 Town officials familiar with the mat ter say that many acres will be added to the grand list. They say that some of the property assessed in the outlying districts has been .put in at half the quantity contained and in other Tn stances property put in 'sprout lana really contains heavy.growth timber
 The expense of the survey will not exceed Sl ,000 and it is believed that the met result to the town will De greatly in advance .of the cost. The maps will be of great assistance to the assessors and will be ready for use this fall
Putnam patriot., 1916-10-13
Two Accidents On Woodstock Fair Day
Both Victims Taken 10 Hospital with
 Broken Legs

As the result of accidents last Friday afternoon Edward Smith, 2, of Moo- sup, and Alfred Bennett, 40, of Put. nam, were taken to the Day Kimball hospital with broken legs.
 The Smith accident occurred on the fair grounds about o'clock, while Smith was circling the track on mo- tor cycle. As he approached the cros- sing that leads from the enclosure across the track just south of the iudge's stand Louis Lombardo of Put nam started to drive across toward the entrance gate on his way home. Lom- bardo, it is said, saw the approaching motorcycle and turned his car to avoid collision. Smith saw the auto and also tried to avoid hitting it. He turn. ed to one side but not quite far enough as the clutch handle of his machine caught the forward wheel sOf the auto and he was thrown. He was semi conscious when picked up. Dr. E. R. Pike was called and after giving first aid ordered the man to the hospital. It was found that his right leg was frac- tured and he had cuts and bruises.
 Bennett was injured while on the way to Putnam. About half way to the city he turned out for an automo- bile and the rein broke. This caused him to lose his balance'and he fell out. He received compound lfracture of the right leg and was removed to the hospital. In the wagon with Bennett were Paul Varieur and Joseph Green fer. both of Putnam. Bennett lives in the Sawyer District.
Putnam patriot., 1916-10-13
PUTNAM MAN HURT
Baggageman John B. 0'Connor Only
 One Injured il Hartford Collision
Broken Right Hip and Injured Shoulder

John B. 0'Connor, baggageman of
 the train that leaves Putnam at s:l0 in the morning for Hartford, was the 1 only person injured when train from Terrysille sideswiped the train from
 Putnam just west of the Hartford rail- road station last Saturday morning. ! 0'Connor was taken to the hos pital in
 police ambulance with a broken hip and an injured shoulder.
 O'Connor has been on his present run for years making his home in Put nam. Although he has been in some accidents he has alwas escaped injury. lie was standing on the rear end of the Putnam train when it was sideswiped The jolt threw him to the ground.
 Kenneth Holley, of 11s Mather street, Hartford, an lS-years-oid youth who has been in the railroad service but tEree weeks, was said by officials to be responsible for the collision.
 According to some employees on the road, an electric signal was set, indi- eating the approach of train from Terryville. Holley, who is employed at the Union Station tracks as switchman, either failed to see or ig- nored the signal. He signalled to En- gineer Mellen to switch over to the opposite track and as the transfer was haiftn aHa ho frui la came ia with rush. The Terryvile train engine struck the side of the rear car on the Putnam train and pushed il from the track. The Putnam train had two empty passenger coaches and baggage coach. All three of these were knocked from the tracks but only one passenger coach overturned.
 No passengers were aboard the Put nam train as they had all gotten of as had the conductor, James Wright, and Harry Wright, his Ison, Adams Ex- press messenger, but the train from Terryville was filled with people. None of these were injured, save for a severe AP- U COdCilcS LII lIt ub- nam train were thrown off the tracks but the wreckage was cleared away within m hour and half, and traffic on that branch was resumed at noon.
 The passenger coaches of the Put nam train were badly dam aged, but not beyond repair. The side of the car struck by the engine was stove in and practically every pane Of glass on the coach was smashed. The "wrecker" was upon the scene quickly and the work of restoring order WAS begun inn mediately. The derrick lifted the overturned coaches as easily as if they had been toys and restored them to the tracks. They were then sent to the East Hart ford railroad yards for re- pairs.
Putnam patriot., 1916-10-13
CELEBRATION OF COLUMBUS DAY IN PUTNAM
Fine Parade Addresses Three Languages Excellent Drills and Base Ball Game


each one uniting to make her great and glorious; but he was the occasion of her beginning and he was the pivot around whom revoives her energetic feats in history. We are apt to forget the great service, which he rendered to Jus, when his flagship, the Santa Maria, .brought him to land on this continent, for he must always be re. gsrded ss one of our greatest benefac- tors. It may be that the lapse of time between his discovery and the com mencement of our own republic is so great that we fain would go no further back in our quest for.those worthy of our esteem than Washington, the Father of our Country. It may be that we have been too ready to forget the name of the great Discoverer, be. cause we. underestimate the value of his contribution to the achievements of great men. It can be that follow ing the tendency to forget our great benefactors we have given another in- stance of the lower traits of human nature. Whatever may be the cause, the purpose of today's events Is to keep alive his name, to bring back to miltd the part he had as a sailor and an ex- plofer in laying the foundation of great things on this continent.
 Honor, then, to whom honor is due. f | Ia, h.. .,fs lnx ffxr country. It Is the consequence of the great ideals, which were taught us from our childhood days, twhen In to our ears were whispered honored names and traditions. When this ma, tion in it's hour of need looked for wise ruler to guide 1t in it's early crisis. Divine Providence brought forward the brave George Washington. When the dark clouds of disunion gathered over IL and its very existence was threatened by the storm of hatred, there stood forth the calm, thought fu, sagacious Abraham Lincoln. And we may further say in keeping with our desire to extol the noble achieve ments of our hero of today, when this continent needed someone 10 take 1t from It's place of oeseufity in the Western sea and make it's existence known to mankind, there came the courageous. friepdless and simple sea- farer, Christopher Columbus.
 
 EaffntNfpU fhs SnAaiftnU the ftnraa Martial Of North Gfosvenordale and the Garde of the C. A c. of Putnam participated In prize drill for S25 silver cup. Each garde drilled 10 min. utes. Captain E. l.. Darbie of Dam ielson, who acted as judge, awarded the prize to the North Groseenordale company.
 The base bail game between the Put. nam all stars and the Manhasset's was won by the latters8 to 0.
 The prizes for the best decorated floats were awarded as follows: The committee, of arrangements Joseph Zito driver, for their Santa Maria, S15, K. German, Elk's float, Sl0 and the Equal Franchise League, S5. The committee recommended that the sui. fragists change their colors of purple, green and white as they did not con. slider them artistic.
 In the evening the K. of c. held n fine entertainment and whist in their hall.
Putnam patriot., 1916-10-13
Equal Suffrage Notes

The Putnam Equal Franchise leas ue will hold it's annual meeting At the residence of the vice president, Mrs. J. B. Tatem, Jr., Wednesday evening, Oct. IS, at o'clock.
 The report of the secretary and treas- urer will be given followed by the elee- ton Of officers and board of directors. A good attendance is urged as Mss Emily Pierson, state organizer, Is ex- pected to be present and talk over the scheme of work before the convention.
Putnam patriot., 1916-10-13
If Pays to Advertise

Cohan 6 Harris clever production at Pays .to Advertise" pleased good house at the Bradley theatre last Friday evening. Tine clean cut com edv. clever situations and clean humor was gem among local theatrical at fractions. The company was eapa- ole one and the little story was un- folded in 8 manner that sent the audi ance home in the best of humor-
Putnam patriot., 1916-10-13

At the Columbus Day handicap golf tournament at the Putnam Country Club, J. A. P. Gagne, with a handicap of i2, won first prize in class A with net score of g for IS holes. James B. Tatem, Jr., won class E honors with net of r, handicap of i5. The scoring was medal play. Six teen contestants qualified to play for the presidents cup, offered by Presi- oent, c. Harold Gilpatflc. The play of will come during the next few weeks.
 The club championship now lies be- tween k. C. Morse and Raymond Wheaton and will be decided by . match in the near future.
Putnam patriot., 1916-10-13

q. B. Hswxhurst, wife, and two children MT. and Mrs. Richard Miller, E. E. Gardner, and Ill. l.. wilson, aii of Providence, were guests or nfs' Geneyieye Letters on Sundsy.i
Putnam patriot., 1916-10-13

I that will long be remembered. At one o'clock the various organiza. tions began to arrive at the place as signed them and before two o'clock the big parade was under way. Rev. C. ]. Hartman acted as mar shal and Norman Kennedy was as. sistant. The column formed and marched as previously arranged, as 1 follows. The Parade Formation
 The various bodies that took part In the parade formed in Union square l taking their positions and falling into line in the following order:
 Platoon of Police, Union square east side.
 Putnam Military Band, Union Square, east side.
 First Division-Municipal and Auto- mobile:
 Fire Department.
 Chemical Co. No. 1, Union Square, West side.
 Eagle Hose Co.,, No. ?, Union Square, west.
 City and Town Officials, Union Square, north.
 Chamber of Commerce, Union Square north.
 Putnam Equal Franchise League, Union Square, north.
 Other automobiles, NJ ain street, east.
 Columbus Day IGommittee, Union street, south.
 Float, Union street, south.
 Webster Band, Union street, north. Second Division-Societie and schools
 Heights of Columbus, Union street, north.
 Eagles, Union street, north, east end.
 Canadian Athletic Club, Front street, north.
 Float, Front street, north.
 Holy Name Society, Front street, north side, ensl end
 Parochial schools, fomfret street, south.
 Third Division-Uniformed
 Garde, North Grosvenorda!e, Alley south Of Flagg's store.
 Other Gardes, Alley south of Flsgg's store.
 Garde, Putnam, Alley south of Flagg's store.
 Fourth Division-Athletic and AdVer-
 Using.
 Manhassett Baseball team, Canal street, at l.. k. Smiths.
 Putnam Baseball team, Canal street at l.. E. Smiths.
 G. E.. Shaw's float, Canal street at l.. k. smiths.
 Other floats, Canal street at h. k. Smiths.
 Some of the features of the parade were the decorated automobiles. Jo. seph Zito had float in imitation of the Santa Maria with a man dressed as Columbus. The Equal Franchise league and the Elks were represented by nicely decorated cars. The C. A. C. had float in which exhibitions of boxing, bag punching, and other ath- letic exercises were carried on as the procession moved along. A large na- tional flag carried by 25 members of the K. of c. attracted much attention and Geo. k. Shaw had a decorated auto advertising the victrola. It was one of the best parades that Putnam has ever seen.
 Business men and citizens had gene- rously decorated their places along the line of march which extended through the principal streets Of the city. Mer- cantile business was at stand still.
 When the high school grounds were reached the speaking was listened to by large gathering. The speakers, who occupied raised platform, were introduced by Mayor McGarry. Those who spoke were Rev. J.J. McGettrick, who gave the chief address in English, Louis Della Badia, of Webster, who spoke in Italian, Henry N. Benoit of Putnam, who spoke in French aad Harold W. Files, superintendent of schools, who closed with brief re- marks. Speech of Rev. J. J. McGetrick
Putnam patriot., 1916-10-13
Speech of Rev. J. J. McGeirick

The splendid demonstration of today must strike.a responsive chord Of en- thusiasm in every loyal heart. It turns back the pages of history some five hundred years and il dweIls with emphasis upon man and his achieve ments, who did 50 much when he opened up a new continent to the civ ilization and enlightment Of the Old World. Christopher Coiumbus--he is is whom we honor todsy-gives to this day his name and furnishes us . wor- thy theme of praise wherever men will recount his wonderful and difficult deeds.
 It is peculiarly charac tefistic of our
Putnam patriot., 1916-10-13

J. E. Tatem, IT,, has accepted the chairmsnship Of the local branch ot the Hughes Nationas College Leasue.
Putnam patriot., 1916-10-13

There was fitting observance of Columbus Day in Putnam. The com. rnitlee of tItalian citizens, headed by Charles Bove, are to be congratulated in the manner in which their plans were arranged and carried out. The weather was ideal and there was not a hitch of any kind in the interesting program. It was a :day's celebration that will long be remembered.
 At one o'clock the various organiza- tions began to arrive at the place as- signed them and before two o'clock the big parade was under way.
 Rev. c. ]. Hartman acted as mar shal and Norman Kennedy was as- sistant The column formed and marched as previously arranged, as follows.
Putnam patriot., 1916-10-13

The D. A. R. held cake sale In the store of David Flsgg,. Wednesday si- ternoon.
Evening journal., 1916-07-21
MIDDLETOWN REAL
ESTATE OPERATOR
Dies IN HOSPITAL

Edward H. Beck, aged 68 years. a
prominent real estate broker of Mid
dletown, died at the Delaware Hos
pital about midnight last night fol-
lowing an operation for appendicitis.
Mr.. Beck was brought to the hospi-
tai on Monday afternoon and was
operated on that evening Last even
ing his family was notified that peri
tonitis and other complications had
set in and that the patient could not
live. He died a few hours later.
Mr.. Beck was one of the best
known and progressive citizens of
Middletown and was also known
throughout the State. He conducted
a large real estate business. He es-
tablished his business in Middletown
about twelve years ago, and had
taken an active part in civic affairs
Of the town. He served one term as
Town Commissioner.
The deceased was born at Smyrna
and lived there most of his life. He
is survived by his wife, three daugh-
ters and one son. Arrangements for
he funeral have not been completed.
Evening journal., 1916-07-21
TWO COWS killed
when CAR PLUNGES
into MACLARY HERD

Two cows belonging to Charles w.
Maclary, who farms between Newport
and Stanton. were killed and three
others injured about o'clock ysster-
day afternoon when they were run
down by car Of the Stanton line of
the Wilmington and PHILADELPHIA
Traction Company One OF the dead
COWS was knocked from the track
while the other became wedged b1-
meath the car, making necessary the
lifting Of the car 70 remove the body
Mr. Maclary was driving the COWS
from the pasture field to his farm.
While they we're crossing the road
the car came along at a fast rate OF
speed. Mr. Maclary stood on the
track and tried 10 attract the atten-
tion Of the motorman Of the car but
the motorman could not bring his car
to a stop in time 10 avert plunging
into the herd. In trying to attract
the motorman's attention while stand
ing on the track, Mr.. Maclary mar
rowly escaped being run down, but
jumped from the track in time to es-
cape.
Mr.. Maclary lost several cows IN
the same manner at the same place
some time ago.
Evening journal., 1916-07-21
SAVE siren BLASTS
FOR HUNGRY Sharks
LightShip Builders Let Will
mingtonians Hear "SighS"
Instead OF Big Noise
WILL TEAR LOSE
WHEN OFF COAST

What became Of the big noise sched-
uled for yesterday has been answered
It will not be made in Wilmington. II
was intended to test the siren of one
of the big light ships recently built by
the Prisey and Jones Company for the
United States Government. and the
public was notified so that no one would
be alarmed. This is the explanation giveI
by officials of the Pusey and Jones
Company today.
The test was made, all right, but the
big noise will not be sounded for the
benefit of WilmingtoniAns. Instead, this
will be reserved for a time when there
is not such a large crowd of listeners
As soon as the lightship is securely
anchored off some "stern and rock bound
coast then, as the "brealdng waves
dash high" the siren will commence
operations and warn sailormen of the
dangers that are abroad.
Moreover. the noise that is started
will not resemble the mooing of a
lost calf as was alleged by many dis
appointed ones yesterday, but will
send forth a blast that will outdo any
bull ever imagined The siren is all
right, it is declared. but it will not
waste any breath on an unappreci-
ative public. oh, no. Only when the
storm RACES and all help seems far
away, then-roar-th siren Will send
forth its big voice.
The siren can sound all right. we
are told, but has no intention of com
peting with the trivial sounds sent
forth by landsmen.
Evening journal., 1916-07-21
"COINC UP" ON new
RIVER front BRIDGE
BUT DIDN'T KNOW IT

Andrew Crumlish didn't know he wa
going up when the bridge began to rise
he testified in City Court this morning
where he was aTraigned on a charge OF
trespass. When the south leaf of the
new River Frant bridge was lifted on
one occasion yesterday, Crumlish was
found clinging TO the rail As soon as
the leaf was lowered the man attempted
to leave the bridge and was arrested.
Crumhsh declared he was crossing the
bridge and knew nothing Of the leaf
going up until he found himself CON-
PEELED to hang on to keep from falling.
There was no evidence about the gates
being closed or open. For this reason
the Judge dismissed Crumlish with a
warning to be more careful in future.