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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-06-24
FRENCH REGAIN
TRENCHES LOST
AT THTAUMONT
Recapture Large Sector Be-
tween Hill 321 and 800
in Attack
RETAKE OTHER GROUND

PARIS, June "a,
In an impetuous counter-attack last night
French troops recaptured a large part of
the positions lost to the Germans in yes
terdays violent fighting on the northeastern
front of verdun, the war Office announced
today.
A large sector of the trenches surren-
dered to the Germans between Hills S21
and 500 was recaptured. The Germans were
thrown out of the edge Of the Thaumont
work. which they took in yesterdays fight
ing In the same attack the French re-
captured all the trenches lost to the Ger
mans on the night of June 81.
Fresh reports from the Verdun front to-
day indicate that the Crown Prince has re-
sumed the drive on the fortress with pow
erful attack almost euualing some of his
earlier efforts. The War Office announced
that more than six German divisions (more
than 10000 men, participated In the great
smash against the French line on a three
mile front yesterday.
The Germans drive forward to within
three and one-half miles Of the heart Of
Verdun, reaching the village Of Fleury Had
they maintained their gains at this point
the whole French position on the eastern
bank of the Meuse might have been seri-
ously threatened
An immediate counter-attack threw the
enemy back from Fleury in the direction of
the Caillette woods The French followed
up this advantage last night BY powerful
blows against the Germans flanks and CEN
tire they forced the enemy line back on a
wide front.
While this furious fighting was going on
on the east bank Of the Meuse, violent
battle began last night on the west bank
of the Meuse. The Germans again attacked
French positions on Hill 304 Fighting
went on all night, but the latest official dis
patches reported the repulse of all German
attacks,
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-06-24
WE'D, THEN OFF TO BORDER
Two Members of Company F, Sixth
Regiment, Hurry Marriages

Two members Of Company F, 9Th Regi.
ment N. a, p. will go into camp at Mount
Gretna this afternoon, leaving their brides
whom they married since the call for mopll-
gation was made, at Norristown where
their armory is located.
many f. told his hancee Miss Marie M.
Frantz, of the mobilization order they de-
clded not to wait until late summer to be
married. SO they went to EllSton, Nd and
returned as Mr.. and Mrs. Robbins.
The other war bride Is MIS-, GeorBe
sperry. She was Miss Mabel Wilson, and
her marriage to George sperry took place
at the parsonage of the Oak Street Metho-
dist Episcopal Church, with the Rev. pr.
w. d. Rdington officiating.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-06-24
POLICE BAND WON'T
ENLIST AS A BODy
Superintendent Robinson II r.
ference With Colonel Alien Vn'
Says He Can't Advise r.

Colonel C. C. Allen, OF tbo -,
today held conferences nr,or st REGIMENT
parture OF that command w,,h the de-
tendent Of Police Robinson. relatIvo supsrin-
Ders OF the Police Band enlIstins 20 mem
sioians in the regiment as nu.
superintendent Robinson sa,d 49,
was heartily In accord with The mat mat he
Colonel Allen to recruit men 70 orts o.
places vacated by the dismissal ~ axe t.e the
Ist Regiment Band. At the sams N,iende's ,i.nes
did not feel justified in oHiciallv ',,ne rn he
Gvapd srs police musicians to Join NatIona,
Police Band as body to Join the urge urge the
Any policeman who might en,ls,
LIST Regiment, or any other 81. IN The
whether member of the Police p,,,nsnd,
not, would be granted leave of sbssnannu land or
find his position open TO him unon ~. and
turn to service, he said. MS re.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-06-24
MIDvALE PAYS GUARDsMEN
Steel Company Also Will Hold po,,s..
for Soldiers

The Mdvale Steel Company, throne, :.
president, A. c. Dlnkey, today isn issyass Us Us
following statement. ISSUED The
,,,nI,1'. The MidvalS steel Company and n,
subsidiaries Will arrange with tbsr IIa
ployes, who were members of. the Na,,'n.. en-.
Guard prior TO June H. 1916, ana onal .Ls
have answered the call to enter tbo ,I. VINO
tary service of the State or nation ,''lil' !.
grant such employees leave of absence" 70 %
upon honorable discharge from such rsI,, ana
tary service they will be reinstated in TN, IN.
companys employ in their present ue ~
equally good positions, and until otbsrrrtoo.. =.
determined their present salaries or wasss
will be continued" ss'
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-06-24
FOUR DIE IN FLAMES
IN CALIFORNIA TOWN
Needles Business Section Swept
by 100000 Fire That
Kills Hotel Guests

LOS ANGELES, June 24.-Four persons
are known to have died and it is feared
several others perished in a fire that swept
Needles. Cal, early today. The big River
side Hotel was among the buildings de-
stroyed. The loss was 100000.
The fire started in the Riverside Hotel, a
frame building. Four guests suffocated in
their rooms before the flames reached them
Some jumped from windows. After burn
ing half block the blaze leaped across
I'd street and destroyed several business
houses.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-06-24
WILLS PROBATED
Estate of Matte B. Passavant to Be
Distributed in Private Bequests

Wills probated today were those of Mat
tie B. Passavant, 1911 Wynnefleld avenue.
which, in private bequests, dsposes of
property valued at over 100000 Mary II.
Sharpless, 454 East Tulpehocken street,
10000; Mary A. Hart, 244S North Broad
street, S175O0; Katharine Luebert, 2516
North 32d street S7749, and Charles Hew-
son, 1912 Pine street, S7710.
The personally of the estate of Adalne
Winters has been appraised at SSS,321.35 ;
Charles H. Mears S63,713.47; Mary Will
liams, S6433.32, and Paul w. Katz.
S542737.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-06-24
WOMEN TO FEED TROOPS
Soldiers Will Be Well Taken Care Of
on Way to Border

All troops passing through this city on
the way to the border will be fed by De-
partment No. Z Of the Philadelphia Chapter
pennsylvania women's Division for Pre-
paredness.
Practical plans for feeding large num-
ber OF men have been arranged, and as
women of other states are taking the same
stems to show their patriotism the troops
that 10 to the front will have no fear OF
hunger.
Women who are willing to help IN this
work should send their names to the sec
retary of the Philadelphia Chapter at Room
101, "a South 18th street,
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-06-24
THE WEATHER
Official Forecast
WASHINGTON, ]

WASHINGTON, June "a.
For eastern Pennsylvania and New Jer-
aey; Probably local showers tonight; Sun
day partly cloudy; moderate south winds
Showers occurred in the lake regions and
in scattered places along the northern bor-
der and also covered the greater portion
OF the cotton belt during the last "a hours
Cloudiness has increased over the Atlantic
States Clear skies are generally reported
from the plains States and the Rocky
Mountain districts this morning, The tenn
peratures have risen at most places in the
eastern portion OF the country and are gem
orally near the normal, while a slight de-
crease has occurred in the central valleys
1t Is moderately cool in Minnesota and the
Dakotas.
u. S. Weather Bureau Bulletin
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-06-24
"AD" MEN ON WAY HERE IN BUS
Fifth Avenue Vehicle Carrying New
Yorkers to This City

A bth avenue bus that had never been
further from home than 135th street lum-
bered over the New Jersey roads today,
carrying 40 members Of the New York
Advertising Club on their way to the con-
ventlon Of the Associated Advertising Clubs
of the World In Philadelphia The bus
two-decker, and familiar with the asphalt Of
9th avenue and Riverside drive, made heavy
work of the Jersey roads after crossing the
ferry at Jersey City this morning. The 40
advertising men were camped inside and
on the upper deck. They hope 20 reach
phIladelphla by o'clock this afternoon
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-06-24
Police Court Chronicles

I'm goin to git Cur-anza and settle him
meself" Mike Mullen made the assertion
dramatically as he marched along Market
street with his faithful steed. a spotted
dog with angry eye and ugly mouth. Mike
cOnfidentially admitted that his destination
was Mexico City He will first go to Vera
Cruz and then proceed to the headquarters
of the officials, but he declines to divulge
just how he will reach there
His dog, which he calls "Smudge," is
acting as pacemaker. In order that his
friends would not worry about his absence,
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-06-24
4OS DIE HERE IN WEEK
Figures Show Increase Over Corre-
spending Week Last
Year

Deaths from all causes throughout the
city during the week total 40S, as compared
with 436 last week and 37S during the cor
responding week last year. The deaths
were divided as follows: males, 2OT; fe-
males 201 boys, 81, and girls. 4s.
NH, nniisna of denth were:
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-06-24
Cheltenham Red Men Celebrnte

The 9th anniversary OF the founding of
the Red Mems Home at Cheltenham will be
celebrated today and tonight with a reeep-
tion and addresses by prominent officials OF
the lodge The eeremonials have been
planned by committee consisting of Harry
Hammer, William H. Snyder and Edward
C, Brown AT least 500 are expected to at.
tend.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-06-24
ALLIES RAISE BLOCKADE
AROUND GREEK COASTS
Ships Held in Port by Entente
Warships Freed and Car
goes Released

ATHENS, June "a. - The blockade of
Greek shipping was raised today by the
Allies. This Is the first important action
taken TO tighten the pressure which the
Allies have been exerting TO compel Greece
to accept the demands made upon her by
England France and Russia.
number of Greek merchant ships which
have been held in port by allied warships
were freed, and cargoes of much-needed
wheat were released.
The Greek Government is badly In need
of money, and the next step Of the Allies
probably will be TO permit loan to be
floated
The new Cabinet, headed by Premier
Alexander Zaimis, assumed office today. As
the Chamber Of Deputies has been sus-
pended, the Cabinet now has full powers
SALoNICA, June "a.
II is stated here on good authority that
the Bulgarians are marching toward the
important Fort Feapetrn, in northeastern
Greece. From the same source It is learned
tile Bulgars have crossed the River Mesta,
which for some length inland from its mouth
forms the frontier between Greek Macedonia
and Bulgaria. The advance on Feapetra is
Indicated by patrol combats reported from
the kupaan and Ozen regions.
The artillery was active yesterday on the
front, as usual. A combined British and
French squadron bombed Qumuldjina. This
was the first occasion on which British air.
men nave taken part IN n RAID IN TINS reBlon'
Veles was again bombarded by French air
men.
ATHENS, June 24.---A royal decree sus-
pending the sessions Of the Chamber of
Deputies has been published. decree fix
Ing the elections for August Z will be is
sued next week. The blockade will be
raised today.
The composition of the new Cabinet was
officially announced yesterday follows:
Alexander Zamis, Prime Minister and
Minister of Foreign Affairs General Cal
lars, Minister of War and temporary Min
lister Of Marine; Deputy George Rallis
Finance Phoclan Negria, Communications;
Colonel Haralambs, Interior; Anthony
Momperatos Justice; Constantine Libouri-
kls, Public instruction Colligas, National
Economy.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-06-24
LARGEST OLD BOOK STORE IN AMERICA
Text Books Bought

Even if dad be wealthy.
there is no use letting your
unwanted school books 90 to
waste. We will buy them to
pass on to other students in
the Fall. Bring them to us
or write a postal for our rep.
resentative. We pay cash.
Leary's Book Store
Ninth Street, Below Market
Opposite Postoffice
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-06-24
Come Out in Your Auto
you have auto, or if yours is out of commission
WeSupplyt Free

We have 20 machines ready to take the public to and
from the cemetery No obligation buy-but we want you
to see these lots whether you purchase or not
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-06-24
Dear Sir or Madam:

Dear Sir or Madam:
If you have not yet accepted our
special offer these lots, we advise
you not to delay. The time is now
limited After July Is the oppor tun1ty
wall be gone. If you have not an Auto
gladly invite you to use one Of ours.
The point is to come now-whi1e the Sc. rs
price is in effect. And while you can
secure lot In the beautiful Woods1de
plot.
The fact that nine out of ten
people who have inspected these lots have
purchased is ample evidence Of their
value.
Remember that every lot we sell is
guaranteed PERMANENT CARE. Our intention
Is TO preserve a park-like appearance to
the grounds for all time In some ceme-
terles lot owners are assessed every year
$o TO $lo to provide for this care alone.
Send the coupon below or phone Z.
ana arrange for your visit in one Of our
autos.
MEMORIAL PARKS AND MAUsoLEUM CO, OF PA.
Putnam patriot., 1916-04-21
Defendant in Heart Balm Suil Files Pc.
tiiiOn in Bankruptcy

Alfred Ii. Fuller, who until o month
ago conducted a grocery store for about
five years in Hampton, filed petition
in bankruptcy in the United States
court, Hartford, Saturday and he made
oath that he did not havethe money to
pay the filing fee. His liabilities are
listed at S2,97l. "a of which 81, s60.24 of
the amount is unsecured. Assets con.
sist OF stock In trade valued at 1910,
vehicles 500, machinery and tools,
$3.50; other personal property S35; and
debts due on open account S256.97.
Fuller was served with writ of at
tachment March % in u civil suit for
$4,000 brought by William Kennedy
of New York City Ithe charge being
that Fuller alienuted the affections of
the formers wife. The store has been
closed since.
Putnam patriot., 1916-04-21
Salesman Dies of Heart Failure

Lawrence T. MeCann, 80 years old,
Arlington, Mass, died at the home of
James Rafferty,, Chapel street, at $3.50
O'Clock his morning Death was due TO
heart failure.
Mr.. McCann was travelling sales.
man representing the Higgins, Gardi-
ner Company, manufacturers of ladies
and children's hats, Boston. lie ar
rived in Putnam Wednesday morning
and had his samples at the Putnam
Inn. Mr.. Rafferty,, who had known
him for a number of years called to see
him. He found Mr.. McCann sitting
in a chair in the hotel lobby and he
complained of not feeling well. Mt.
Rafferty, took him home with him and
summoned doctor. His condition
was considered serious and his wife
WAS summoned from Arlington and
arrived last night.
In 1901 McCann was known as one
of the greatest long distance emature
runners in the country. The body was
taken tc Arlington today.
Putnam patriot., 1916-04-21
Two Judgments Against Minister

Lawyer Nj. II. Geissler of Putnam
was at Pomfret Monday morning
where he took judgment in two civil
actions in which Rev. Up. Marvin Wor.
cester was defendant. An automobile
of the defendant is under attachment
and as no appearance was made judg.
ment was rendered by default. Justice
Walter Dryden presided.
The plaintiff in one case was Her
bert X. Slye and the other John +.
Peal. Both are garage keepers in The
town of Pomfret Slye took judgment
for s26 and costs and Peal for S36 and
costs. The amounts represented ser
vices and material furnished defend
ant for his automobile.
1t is understood that the Rev. Mar
vim is not now actively engaged in
the Congregational church at Oxford,
Mass. He is now engaged in the in.
surance business in Worcester during
the winter and for number of sum-
mers past has been in charge of Camp
Eastford, boys camp on the shores
of Crystal Lake, Eastford. During
the height Of the season many boys
from the Bay State cities and towns
gather at the camp on the lake in
charge of Mr.. Marvin and engage in
sports, nature study and general camp
u. fass
summer that the bills were contracted.
Putnam patriot., 1916-04-21
Automobile Hits Wall

An automobile in which VictorChase
and his son Clarence were riding sun
day morning got beyond control and
dashed into a stone wall on the north
side OF Pomfret street. The front of
the machine was badly damaged and
IL had TO be towed 10 garage. Neither
occupant was injured.
The men had been for short ride
and Mr.. Chase, ST., WAS taking his
first lesson in driving. As they were
coming home along Pomfret street
near the wooden mill an attempt was
made TO change seats SO that Chase,
Jr., could drive through the city. II
was then that the auto turned toward
the sidewalk and into the wall. Had
the machine turned southwark il
might have gone over the wall intt
the yard OF the wooden company,
drop OF twenty-five or thirty feet.
Putnam patriot., 1916-04-21
Moose Install New Officers

At "a meeting of the Putnam lodge
OF Moose held Sunday afternoon the
following officers were installed:
Past dictator, Joseph A. Ryan.
Dictator, James Wilson.
Vice dictator, Charles Paul.
Prelate, Charles Ryan.
Treasurer, Charles Nichols.
Inside guard, Michael Carey.
Outside guard, j II. Harrington.
Sergeant at arms, Thomas p. Ryan.
Trustee, Eugene Gsgne.
Mayor John McGarry, Putnam {,
state sergeant at arms acted as install
ling officer.
Following the installation there
were speeches by several of the men,
hers all pertaining to the welfare OF
the order.
Putnam patriot., 1916-04-21
BURGLARS AGAIN
Seder's Store Visited Saturday Night
and Clothing and Haberdashry Taken
Second Time Within a Year Store Has
Been Entered

For the second time within year
Elm street, was visited by burglars
some time Saturday night. The job
was similar to the last one, the burg
lars going up pair of stairs on the
back OF the building, breaking out a
glass in trsnsom ov0r the rear door,
opening it and crawling through. As
near as Mr.. Seder could tell i've mems
suits, one overcoat, collars, neckties
and two dress SUIT cases are missing,
He places the loss at S125.
The store was closed at midnight
saturday by the tailor and no one EN-
pioyed at the store went in again until
sunday morning at O'Clock when
Mt. Seder himself entered. As soon as
the door was open Mr.. Seder saw that
something was wrong as things were
thrown about in disorder, Captain
Ryan was notified and an investiga-
tion was made and the loss rs given
above was discovered No clews were
left behind so far as the police would
say but the job is very similar to the
last one. 1t would seem that someone
familiar with the back stairway was
in on it.
Captain Ryan went to Webster Mon
day morning but found no clews. He
left good description with the police
department there. Some of the goods
previously stolen from Seder's were
found in Webster but before those inn
plieated could be brought back to Put
nam they were arrested for break in
prisoned in Massachusetts institutions.
This is the first burglary that has &C.
surred in the city in some months.
Putnam patriot., 1916-04-21
JUNIOR CHAUTAUQUA
Winter Club Exhibition
Excellent Program Given by Children

The Junior Winter Club exhibition
was held April 18th in the high school
gymnasium. The balcony was we'll
filled with parents and those interest
ed in the Junior work. In spite of the
fact that large number of the chill
dren were kept home by the measles,
there were hundred children who
marched into the gymnasium forming
the letters j. G., which signiiied Jul
nior Chautauqua. After giving the
Chautauqun cheer they saluted the
flag, gave their motto, ~ am proud of
nay town. Is my town proud of me-"
and sang their Junior song. The
meeting WIS called to order by the Jn-
nior town Mayor Williams. The town
clerk, Ruth Bartlett, gave a compre-
hensive and interesting account of five
meetings held this winter. Each COM
mission had short report: The law
and order commission, which was re-
sponsible for the discipline during the
winter; the health commission inter-
ested in calling the children's atten-
ton to the menace OF flies aud mosqei-
toes; the cleanup commission interest
ed in clean streets and back yards. The
cleanup commission reported $1,000 to
buy street cans. These have been or
dered but did not arrive in time for
our meeting. Bertha child reeited
clean street poem entitled Neighbor
Mine and Helen Thompson reeited
Our Creed, which will be published
later.
The town meeting adjourned and
boys stunts and folk dances en-
tertained the spectators I'm most
pleasing manner. The boys entertain
ed with the following: Squash Pyra-
mid, Path TO the Stars, Skin the
smoke. The girls folk dances were
in four groups, participated in by the
tiniest tot to the high school freshmen.
The little children danced ISulldansen,
and little Dutch girls anced Reap the
Flax and Hansel and Gretel. The
third group danced Ace of diamonds,
and the older girls danced Gust of
Skoal and the Virginia Reel.
This entertainment was given with
special eostuming provided by the
Chautauqua Association. Ii was in
the form of pageant which illustrated
the work of The Junior Winter Club,
and presented in most striking man.
ner.
The experience of the past has shown
us that the Junior Chautauqua Is one
of the most interesting and important
departments of Chautauqua week. IL
is enIisling the children In worth
while affairs by means OF games and
music. This year we are certain that
the interest of the children in our COM
mun1iy will greatly increase the at
tendance of the summer Chautauqua.
We believe we are laying the founda.
ton of good citizenship.
Putnam patriot., 1916-04-21

row up to so percent of their deposits
on their pass books paying varying
rates of interest accordir to the
amount Withdrawn. Some of the de-
positors took advantage of this and
some of these notes will be cancelled by
the first payment of 10 percent, some
by the second, and so on.
According to the statement issued
by the bank officials in March the
bank had deposits of s2,747 ,3ls.75 and
undivided profits of about $50 900 both
of which have increased materially
since that time. Against this is held
municipal and railroad bonds, mort
gage and collateral loans and cash.
These figures were based on the APP
praisal of July, 1914, at which the
market was substantially the same ms
in March, 1915.
But through all of the difficulty
which the bank has gone the fact that
stands out above all others, and which
has given the officials encouragement
through the trying times, has been the
attitude of the public, the depositors
of whose savings the bank is custo-
dian, and that that con tidence was
well founded has been borne out. No
further difficulty will be experienced
and within short while the past diff.
ficulty will be forgotten and the insti
tuition which stands for so much in
this community will assume the -four
ishing condition, and instill as great
confidence ss it did for many years
preceding its organization in 1862 down
to its recent financial reverses in 1913.
Putnam patriot., 1916-04-21
Survivor Of Railroad Wreck Brought to
Putnam

Alfred Martell, ~ years old, of
Southbridge, whose mother, Mrs.
Oscar Martell, was killed in the wreck
al Bradford Monday evening, while
the little son escaped with minor in-
juries, was brought ito Putnam last
night by a claim agent of the New
Haven road and turned over 10 his
aunt, Mrs. Telesphore Gauthier, who
lives at the corner OF Battey and
Church streets. The lad was taken TO
the Day kimball hospital where an
infected wound on his head was
dressed and then stayed over night
at his aunt's home. He was again
taken to,the hospital Wednesday, morn
ing for treatment but was able TO go To
his home In Southbridge in the after.
noon.
The boy left Southbridge Monday
with his mother 10 attend funeral In
Westerly and they were in the last
coach of the Ill fated train. Through
one of those fortunes of chance the boy
escaped while the mother was killed