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Putnam patriot., 1916-02-11
Enters New Haven Reads Police Service
John Murray, Ex.captain of Police, Be.
comes Special Agent

Captain John Murray of the Put.
nam police force is now special agent
OF the New York, New Haven q Hart
ford railroad with headquarters in
Boston. He came back from that city
Saturday afternoon after an interview
with Chief deMahon armed with a
badge and pass and Monday morning
entered upon his new duties.
Captain Mufray,s training makes
him exceptionally well fitted for his
new position. For twenty years he
has been q police officer in this city
He was retired from office the first of
the yeardue TO change fronji republi-
can to n democratic administration of
the city government. He has always
been an efficient, careful, and pains.
taking official and never has the com
munily had word of complaint 10
utter concerning his administration.
Previous TO becoming a police officer
he was a town constable and when
carry out plan Murray was usually
the man selected on account of his nb-
solute reliability.
His duties rs captain brought him
in contact with the railroad and state
men and as soon us he was retired they
came forward with their recommends
tions and within week he received
word to hold himself in readiness for a
call. The call came Saturday and after
short talk in Chief McMahen's office
in the South station, Boston, Murray
received his appointment. He will be
stationed in Boston for the present but
will be given opportunity frequently
TO run home. There Is no doubt Of his
making good in this new position and
his many friends will watch his sue
cess with interest.
Putnam patriot., 1916-02-11
Farm Bureau Activities.

A meeting was held in THE Agrienl.
tural hall In South Woodstock on Sat
urdsy evening, Feb. 5th, for the PUT
pose of discussing cooperative buying.
As were present and 25 of that number
expressed themselves as being in favor
of organizing Cooperative Purchas
ing Association. Considerable time
was used up in discussing organiza.
ton and committee WINS appointed TO
report next Saturday night, Feb. 18th.
II was decided TINT lime should be
bought as soon as possible and w. 4.
Child was appointed TO act as agent f r
those farmers who were present, to
buy their lime. Orders for four cars
We're put in at the meeting Farmers
interested in buying lime should see
Mr.. Child at once.
Putnam patriot., 1916-02-11
Suffrage Notes

Miss Ethel Johnson of Boston will
be the speaker at the February meet
ing of the Putnam f. f. l.. lin Odd
Fellows hall Friday evening the 1ltb.
The meeting will be open 20 the public
and all who are interested in the suf-
frage question, either for or against it,
are invited TO attend. Miss johnson
has been secretary of the Woman's Ed
vocational and Industrial Union in
Boston for several years, where she
has had an opportunity to see many of
the problems that confront the girl
who is working for self-support. The
subject of her address will be ChivaIry
Old and New. The program for the
evening will include paper on Cur
rent Events by Mrs. e. ID. Arnold and
several musical numbers. Miss Ger.
trude Jones and Mrs. J III. Greene are
the committee in charge.
Putnam patriot., 1916-02-11
Married Fifty Years
Mr.. and Mrs. Eugene Williams Have
Golden Wedding

Mr.. and Mrs. Eugene T. Williams,
colored, for many years residents Of
Putnam, celebrated their golden wed
ding anniversary at their home in the
village of Harrisvilie, lin the town of
Woodstock, just over the Putnam line,
Friday. A reception WAS held from 7
to 8 O'Clock in the evening and guests
were present from Boston, Worcester,
New York, Norwich, New,Haxen, Dan
ielson and nearby towns. Rebolli of
Worcester was the caterer. The ven.
cradle couple were the recipients of
many prettylpresents and were shower
ed with congratulations. Both are
hale and hearty and are highly esteem
ed and respected citizens:
Mr.. Williams was born in Barry,
Mass, Aug. oath, 1s44, son of Noah
and Elizabeth Williams. His parents
removed to Worcester during his in.
fancy and when he was eight years
old removed to Westboro and four
years later 10 Oxford, Mass. While he
was living in Oxford Mr.. Williams en-
listed in the 54th NJ massachusetts, Infan
try and served in the Civil war. After
his discharge from service he returned
to Oxford b ad there, on Feb. 4th, 1855,
m srried Miss Emily Elizabeth Anger.
Six years after their marriage, 1872,
they removed to Putnam. Mr.. Will
liams WAS shoe cutter by trade and
worked in the shops of Putnam for
many years. A few years ago he gave
up active work and bought little
farm in Harrisville.
Mrs. Williams was born in Worces-
ter, Oct. 9Th 1S47, daughter of Charles
and Rosana Anger. Her parents re-
moved to Oxford and it was there she
met and married her husband.
Ten children were born to them, five
of them now living. They are George
of Providence, Lorenzo of Huntsville,
Eugene of Danielson, Mrs. Mary
Woodson of Putnam and Cecilia of
Danielson. Mr.. and Mrs. Williams
thoroughly enjoyed the day surround.
ed by thtir children, relatives and
friends.
Putnam patriot., 1916-02-11
Old Veterans Birthday

Rev. Henry w. Brown, well known
in Putnam and Killingly, is to observe
his 10Th birthday, sunday, February
10Th. He will keep open house .Satur-
day the 18Th at his home, 275 Palmer
street, New Bedford, and will be glad
TO see or hear from his friends on this
occasion. Mr.. Blown enlisted in Co.
*, 7lh &. V. from KilIingly and served
nearly four years in the Civil war
He Is especially deserous of hearing
from comrades on his birthday.
Putnam patriot., 1916-02-11
Held for New York State Authorities

Stanley Auclea was taken INTO Gus
tody by the police Monday afternoon
as fugitive from justice He is wan.
ted in Oswego, \. Y, on charge of
rape in the second degree. An envoy
from the district attorneys office came
to Putnam and Identified The man.
Auclea was taken before Deputy,J Judge
Bradford of the city eourt,for hear
ing and was ordered to furnish a bond
of $500 for his appearance from day 10
day for fifteen days. The envoy re-
turned TO New York state to secure ex-
Tradition papers.
Putnam patriot., 1916-02-11
Valentine Day Benefit

The arrangements for the annual
Valentine Day benefit of the DayKim-
ball hospital under the auspices Of the
Woman's Board are about completed.
1t will be an afternoon affair held on
Wednesday, Feo- 10, at Odd Fellows
hall from 2 TO g. An admission OF %
cents will be charged. The committee
in charge will provide music and light
refreshments and for those who desire
there will be dancing from to 8. There
will be sale OF food, homemade can
dy and flowers.
Putnam patriot., 1916-02-11
GRANGE NOTES
Senexet0range

Wednesday evening, Feb. 2nd, in
spite u the snow, goodly number of
patrons listened to the surprise pro.
gram presented by the freshmen. w,
o. Rogers of Norwich gave an interest
ing talk ON Potato Growing in Aroos.
took County, Maine. The "surprisen
quartet rendered several selections. A
unique feature OF this quartet was that
it consisted of five voices.
A program, celebrating the thirtieth
anniversary, will be presented at the
next meeting, Feb. 10th.
Putnam patriot., 1916-02-11
BUILDING AND LOAN
Association Formed Following Mass
Meeting in Union Hall
Everything Points 10 Its Being Big
Success

Putnam now has building and loan
association. It was formed after the
mass meeting held in Union hall last
Thursday evening. The officers are as
follows:
President, l.. E Smith.
Vice presidents, j. }. McGarry, AL
exander Gilman, w. j. Bartlett.
Secretary, NJ. II. Geissler.
Treasurer, John B. Byrne.
Directors, the above named officers
and H. j. Thayer, Joseph Lapalme,
John @. johnson, e. S. Andem, L. b..
Kent, G. Harold Gilpatric, OmerMilot.
Over 200 men attended the mass
meeting which was held under the
auspices of the Putnam Chamber of
Commerce, President e. S. Andem
presiding. The speakers of the even
ing were j. n. Standish and Paul
Chapman, both Of Bridgeport, and
members of the state body of building
and loan associations. They outlined
the origin, growth and purposes of
such associations, explained the work
ing of the associations and answered
the questions propounded. At the
close of Mr.. Chapman's remarks pa
pers were passed for pledges and many
signed for shares. The organization
was then formed and President Smith
took the chair.
During the week a number of shares
have been sold and many of those who
pledged themselves to take them have
paid in. People outside of Putnam
have shown their interest by joining,
two citizens of Danielson subscribing
for ten shares each. 1t is expected
that between three and five hundred
shares will be sold before Saturday
night.
The way people have come forward
has greatly encouraged the promoters
and the success of the project seems
assured.
The total sale of shares 10 date, Feb.
ruary 10th is 3l5. Below is a blank
application which may be signed and
mailed to the secretary.
APPLICATION FOR SHARES
NJ. H. Geissler, Secretary Putnam
Building and Loan Association.
Please enter my subscription for
Observation-Disclosures. shares in the
Putnam Building and Loan Associa-
tinn at 81 80 fer the ii rst naNmpnt and
Sl.00 per month, payable on the fourth
Tuesday of each month, at your office.
Putnam patriot., 1916-02-11
Interesting Locals
ADVERTISEMENT

Property is changing here In Put
nam and vicinity rapidly. II you wish
to buy or sell l have large list for
you TO look over and will try TO use
you right. A. b. Randall, that Real
Estate fellow.
Its spring time in this store and we
are showing and selling the pretty
new spring neck wear, waists iacess
silks, and over 1900 yards OF spring
styles dainty wash voiIes, marquis-
cites, silk cfepes, etc. Come here Tor
the new things and.rrade with us and
save money" The Peoples SIores
Isaac Ghampean, mgr.
Putnam patriot., 1916-02-11

The boys Of the trade school have
erected a sign on the top Of the Ham
mond Hall building where the school
is located bearing The following letter
ing, estate Trade shop The sign is
visible from the depot and from the
windows OF passing trains.
Putnam patriot., 1916-02-11

Armand Magnan, president Of the
Can adian Athletic club for the past
eight years, was presented fountain
pen on behalf of the club by Henry
Benoit. A social evening followed at
the clubs rooms on Providence street.
Putnam patriot., 1916-02-11
New Telephones

Installed for week ending Feb. 5th:
Arthur e. Gould, 81 Tstem st. So 3
l.. s. Carmark, Jr. II George st. 443.2
G.. r. Edison, 16 George ST 443-3
Arthur DAWSON, IL Center st. 1914
X. >. No. Grosyenordale 70 3
@. A. Tobey do IL -
ELIZABETH b. Warren, Pom Cen POS IL
Putnam patriot., 1916-02-11

"A. G. Warner woman's Relief
Corps held their regular meeting on
Tuesday in Odd Fellows hall with the
newly installed officers in the chairs.
For the good of the order sketch of
the life of William Mckinley was
read. The next meeting will be held
February -.
Putnam patriot., 1916-02-11

Mrs d. Roy smith died February
81 at the New England hospital alter
an illness OF six weeks duration. Her
husband is a former Putnam boy and
is son Of Mrs. n. r. smith, lSouth
Main street.
Putnam patriot., 1916-02-11

Subs, l.. Giraca, Baker. Goals, Lowe
10, ,5hnw IL, Maynard Z, b. Giraca l.,
l.. Giraca 1, Deiehanty 3, Trainer q.
Fouls, Lowe / Shaw 8, Delehantyi IL.
Referee, Bradford. Timer, Handy.
Score, 81 10 IL.
Putnam patriot., 1916-02-11

The men Of the congregational
church are TO give An oyster supper in
the gymnasium this Friday evening
from 10 8.
MENU
Escalloped Oysters Oyster Stew
Celery Olives Pickles
Coffee Rolls Ice Cream
Cake Fancy Cookies
supper 80 cents. Entertainment by
Chief Rain in.the Face at s O'Clock.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-10-16
FUMBLING NOW
CAUSES WORRY
AT PRINCETON

Princeton, Oct 18th. Princes.
football team had well earned y"
to-day after the long practices !"
week, topped of By the hsr' :
with Tufts on Saturday. Inc W. -.
squad came through this tough ~
test with no injuries other th'n :
usual bruises. g.. III,
The Tigers beat Tufts. eu. y
showing left much 20 De os'S e,,,iJ
some departments. Much OF
Rusk's time last week was g. rs
the elimination Of fumbling' ~. ,i.,
WAS Princeton's worst fault yesI -
This will have 10 be eradies'e'
foIe the big games. Iii ri,
The lire played unusually sen IA,
terGsy and the unusual luIH "a,
were not allowed 70 get unceil ,a
but we're usually smothereo =, ..,tr,
making. Red Gennert, the \.
was particularly noticeable .S 70. ~
smashing play in breaking up 'ss ~
nations, which the scrub nao
using against the varsity sh -,
Dave Tibbott's advent INTO Wv fW
proved the deciding factor "
OF the Tigers. and, although -. ~
not played before this season. I"
was as accurate as ever 4, ny
At quarterback Jack hoy a, !,
quite all that might be desires ,es. = irp
general. but he gets lots OF ~ I, %
tire team, and individually ,n,,,,he
whirlwind. His playing, ~. s.-,.
most Of the excitement OF vac sr.r.sr
and he should be fixture o.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-10-16
In All Fairness
By w. o. MCCLELLAN

TIME ARRIVAL Of the football decidedly refreshing
the amented baseball series, which has JUST per
shed misersby strictly 60 and 40 cent basis Inc
prospects surprises the gidiron are excellent THIS
wear the indications for anything Harvard Will no.
tam roller its way football field this There Will
be tighter scores and games more evenly fought
The defeat Harvard by Tufts, while was entirely unex
etsd at Cambridge indication that the Crimson team de-
weak year The Tufts team came to Princeton
Saturday and Nassau eleven something OF tusse h
Yard caught an early rising and Princeton within
field goal Of the experience.
Both teams this year AT ooh
universities they quietly confident that they will take Harvard
measure though coaching stats ugubr1ous In the
Tufts game proved that John Harlan Rush has some
eent material year. and that he developing slowly but
surely The eleven played almost straight football with
out trick play against They fumbed frequently and they
showed they nothing like mdseason FORM but they
force and the potentiaes
Princeton scheduled to meet It's ancient
rivals Rush will harness and all those poen-
haities fully developed. 80
Last eleven seemed to be keyed to battle
strength In the preliminary games the BLACK ana
be perfect but in the games where shoud
have looked its Prncetonans therefore,
are rather rejoicing eleven bit at present
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-10-16
The Winter Boxing Prospects

THE boxing approaching IN coy ana osshu
fashion perhaps because the bouts in sight are nothing mucn
ced The chances which title will be involved to any
serious extent SLIM Jess Willard the heavyweight champion
has made enough through the summer to rest IN
through without the wolf getting any TOO close "
the of his palatial Kansas bungalow
There mddleweght championship to be fought because
the alleged holder Al Mccoy of Brooklyn only called cha-
MON in humorous In the weerwegh division the cham
pon is Ted Brton depending whether the IN
formation supplied Johnston Dan Morgan the rival
managers longdanc takers and their debates
have netted yy date In the future Brtton and
Lewis the alleged title It's habit rather than con-
test
In the lightweight Freddie Welsh still has the strange
hold There half chance that ne k 1t IN an
encounter with Johnny Kbane the legitimate featherwegt cham
match arranged Freddie and Johnny prob
av will dance through and collect their percentage
Both noted for this sort OF thing
The bantamwegh division still musters two pretenders Tor the ~
kings and all the kings do not able to
bring Kewpie Ertle and Kid Williams together again
coming boxing approaches coyy and with
hetang step the shepish look and the caui
that saw last
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-10-16
ATHLETES FROM
U.S.. WIN MEET
AT STOCKHOLM
Loomis and Meredith
Stars in Contests Against
ScandinavianS

Stockholm, Oct IA (via London, Oct
15).-American athletes carried Of the
lions share Of the honors on the open
Ing day Of the track events at the sta
dunn here. Competing against athletes
OF tho scandinavian countries, the
Americans to-day captured three races
tho 100 and 400 metres runs and the
s0o-metres relay race.
In the 4o0-metres run Ted Meredith
the former quarter-mile American ma
tional champion, defeated j. Bolin, the
holder Of the s00-metre Swedish record
the winners time being 49 40 seconds
Americans took first, second and
third places in the 100-metres event, the
winner being 10 Loomis, OF Chicago.
The high Jump was won by the Swede,
Kullerstrand, Loomis being second and
Fred Murray, of Chicago, third.
The national executive committee OF
III. Swedish athletic associations gave
a dinner this evening in honor OF the
visitors.
The summaries follow:
10O-metres run (l09 yards 10 inches)
Won by 10 Loomis, Of Chicago;
second. Andy Z. Ward, Of Chicago;
third, Bob Simpson. Time, 10 $40 sec
onds.
4OO-metres run (437 yards Is inches
Won by Ted Meredith. of Philadel'
phia: second, J. Bolin, of Sweden. Time
40 40 seconds
8OO-metres relay race - American
team, composed of 10 LOOMS, Ere,
Murray. Bob Simpson and Andy Ward
defeated the scandinavian team. Time
| | minute 80 2-5 seconds.
High jump-Won by Kullerstrand, O.
Sweden, with jump Of 1873 centlmetre'
IS feet; second, 10 Loomis, l8o cen
timetres; third, Fred Murray, l7S cent?
| metres
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-10-16
Ban Johnson's Arrangement

IAN JOHNSON president American League let forth
- blast against commerciam in baseball basng his
during the late amented worlds
scandals which attend all worlds series
normally offensive The series because of the d
the Red Sox and the Robins furnished only
mediocre baseball for which Glass pce-and then ome-wer
charged.
Johnson is sincereand there to believe that
he nothe follow his words with few deeds Of the
campaign practically The late baseball
which profitable club
game cinched the National League
for Brooklyn left bad taste.
ouburst gives hope that there will be
readjustmens organized baseball There it
vhD tenperamentaly guide its dene They should
got only Of making the profitable
goose which has laid the golden
magnaes tough old bird but its health
being threatened by apathy 10 Encouragement
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-10-16
FASHION HALTS
BEFORE FLOCK OF
RUNNING SUITS
Athletes Battle for Prizes as
Fifth Avenue PrOmenaders
Look On
By A. c. CAVAGNARO

Promenaders along Fifth Avenue re-
ceived warning yesterday afternoon
that the winter season was approaching
when a field of forty-fve runners
dashed along the fashionable thorough
fare. The occasion was the four-and-
a-quarter-mile road race of the Hudson
Guild Athletic Association.
As rule, the competitors kept close
to the curb, but in several instances
some of them had to do a running, hop,
step and jump to avoid being struck
by the automobiles and carriages
With the start at Twenty-seventh
Street and Ninth Avenue, the pack ran
east to Fifth Avenue and up as far as
Fifty-seyenth Street, where the tran
continued west. Turning down Elghtn
Avenue, il then was straight run ior
home. 49,
Eddie Mayo, Of the Brooklyn Ath-
letic Association, led the contestants
home by more than one-quarter OF 9
mile advantage in the new course
record of twenty-four minutes. Mayo
far outclassed his opponents. he set
such a fast pace that before half the
Journey had been covered many OF MS
rivals were compelled to slow down 10
a walk to regain their breath.
Sam Frerich, captain Of the Ninety
second Street Young Mems Hebrew
Association track team, who finished
second. 1 minute and 80 seconds behind
MAYO. found that he could not match
his speed with the victor. Louis Lim-
norman, a clubmate Of Frerich, was
third.
When the pack was released there
we're many aspirants for the lead. They
soon slackened down to their real
speed, however, and the more seasoned
runners took command. Mayo and
Frerich became contenders for the
honors after several blocks Of running.
When the test came. going up Firth
Avenue. Frerich was unable to answer
the challenge of Mayo. With few
bounds the Brooklyn runner had leaped
away to a Vineyard lead, and after q
few more minutes Of racing lost sight
of his rivals. Frerich succeeded In
holding his position to the. finish, but
Zimmerman, his clubmat., was rapidly
closing up ground toward the end.
Team honors were captured by the
Ninety-second Street Young Mems He
brew Association.
The summary follows:
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-10-16
With Tad Jones at Helm
Eleven Is Terribly in
Earnest
By GRANTLAND RICE

That ancient war song, Here's to
good old Yale, drink 'er down, drink
'er down." will come closer to a revi-
WI this fall than it has come since
1916.
Earnest young students and such
have continued chanting the old re-
frain for the last FIVE years, but
around the Harvard game each fall
the drink 'er down. exhortation has
been mixed in with a choking process
around the Adams apple.
These few lines are not meant to
indicate any Blue war dance upon the
PROSTATE forms Of Princeton and Har-
ward.
It is no part of a certainty that
Yale will win either game. But, un-
less We are nightly mistaken, a turn
that would break no records, the Bull
dog is nearer his oldtime system
than he has been for at least six
years.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-10-16
The Democrats and Baseball

THE RUMoR that Warrington lose its American League fran
chse perss It that the present Administration does not
prronze baseball extensively johnson has
pitching to empty seats too times during
Te deserving Democrats who capital with William Jen
nInxs Bryan do not patrone the national game
The best year OF the Washington team the
Administration The predecessor Of Wilson patron Of the
and enthusiastic fan But Democrats crowded
Washington the attendance at the ball games until now
losing club And in these days big league club has any
10 loo money.
Tho franchise which Washington will lose probably 20
Toronto Canada The Canadian city developed tremendous
baseba and the American League nmgraes
figure that the interest will develop greater
s4n the Canadians chance Of getting big league
waltsr johnson and Clark Griffith likely battling
under the flag Of the Dominion next year.
Of the present Administration declares
the Washington ball rather the credit
The present Office holders shows that the deserving Democrats
Of frivolous Of mind Oh we'll il all depends the
put sw Baseball is alleged 20 be tho great American and
enthusiastic than the capital of
- Un&AsA States n rather startling
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-10-16
Better Sign

Yale beat good Lhigh team II
to C Saturday, but in place Of being
content Captain Black. Tad Jones and
most of the squad left the field
scowling and muttering things be-
cause it wasn't a good deal more.
This sounds more like the old Yale
of other years.
So far as material goes, Yale isn't
any too richly blessed. but for all
that she is pretty we'll fixed. She has
a line that can stand off a rugged as
sault and a backfeld, headed by lie
Gore the Brilliant, that will bear
more than casual inspection. II young
Smith bears out the early promise he
has shown at quarter, the team will
be we'll fixed at this highly impor-
tant section Of football play. Smith
is p fast, snappy young man, with a
cool head on his shoulders and a show
Of magnetism. II his generalship
holds up he should be one of the best
qusrterbacks in the East.
Weak on Kicking
Yale was too weak at the kicking
game Saturday to beat either Prince
ton or Harvard, if no Eli improvement
sets in. Smith and La Roche handled
punts well enough, but Iale's kicking
was full of spots.
No weak kicking team is going TO
beat Princeton this fall, for Speedy