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Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1916-08-12
ACcrsE BOYs OF THEFTs.

Merrill Uffleman. Edward Hurley
and Roy OToole. small boys, were
arrested by Patrolman Sutton, yester-
dav on the charge of larceny and
will be given a hearing in Juvenile
Court on next Wednesday.
The boys are accused OF stealing
six revolvers from as many houses.
From one house a gold watch and
chain also are reported missing.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1916-08-12
STATE REVENUE
COLLECTOR RETURNS

John Titus, State Revenue Collec-
tor, has returned from Kent county.
He attended the big Thursday" cele-
bration at Bowers Beach, while away,
and says the usual large crowd was
present.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1916-08-12
ST. PAUL,s M. E. CHURCH.

At st. Paurs NJ. E. Church tomorrow
the services will he: Class meeting at
$50 o'clock. Regular church services at
1890 o'clock, in charge of the Rev w
G. Strickland. Evening services at 7
O'Clock in charge of the Young Peoples
Society.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1916-08-12
BETHANY BAPTIST CHURCH.

Services at Bethany Baptist Church
Elm and jackson streets, will be son-
ducted by the brotherhood of Andrew
and Phillip at 1890 o'clock tomorrow
morning. The Rev. Henry Schilke Will
conduct Polish service at o'clock IN
the chapel. Weekly prayer service at 8
O'Clock on Wednesday.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1916-08-12
DELIGHTFUL
SERVICE TO
B u F F A L o

The Baltimore and Ohio service 20
Buffaio and Niagara Falls is delight
ful-day or night.
At night. 1.-THE Buffalo" an all.
steel train, leaves Wilmington. s.3s
p. NJ. with through coaches and
drawingroom sleeping cars. arriving
Rochester, 7.55 A. NJ. and Buffalo,
7.s5 A. NJ. Dining car serves supper
and breakfast.
The day trip affords the scenic
beauties Of the susquehanna. wyom-
ing and Lehigh Valleys. The "In-
terstate Special leaves Wilmington.
11.2s A. NJ, and change of cars is
made at Philadelphia. Wayne June
ton, to the Buffalo Express" with
only eighteen minutes TO wait Excel
lent service is afforded by both Of
these trains, and Rochester is reached
at 1915 P. NJ. and Buffalo at Ills
p. NJ.
These trains run in connection with
the Reading and Lehigh Valley Rail-
roads.
Secure folder from ticket agents.
BALTIMORE&OHI0
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1916-08-12
CITY ORDERS
TROLLEY RAILS LAID

SALEM, N. j.. Aug. 12-Council has
served notice upon the Salem &
Pennsgrove Traction Company that.
unless the work of laying the rails
in Salem is started by September l.,
they must be removed to some vacant
lot off the main streets. Since the
rails were distributed along the
streets many serious accidents have
occurred and all kinds of debris has
collected.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1916-08-12
81 STEPHENS LUTHERAN CHURcH

St. Stephens English Lutheran
Church services have been omitted for
a number of weeks because of necessary
repairs to the church property. The re-
opening service will take place Sunday
morning.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1916-08-12
SEVENTH DAY ADvENTIsTS.

At the First Seventh Day Adventists
Church. the order of services is as fol-
lows: Prayer meeting every Friday
night. Preaching or other services at
IL o'clock.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1916-08-12
IRISH WORK ON ROAD.

Work on the Red Lion causeway is
being rushed. The road is blocked of
while the repairs are being made.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1916-08-12
ST PAIL,s L. A. ME-.

At. st. Paui's q. a. Nj. e. Church
preaching at II o'clock tomorrow. Al
100 o'clock George Steward will
preach.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1916-08-12
nc EVERYDAY CHOCOLATES

oc.--EVERYDA1 CHOCOLA lES-2oc.
Forty pieces, three layer box, top layei
in tray, eleven nayors soft cream, de
lightful chocolate. Special price, aoo Tho
pound box.
Guth's Caramels, special assortment
acc the pound box
Danforth's Dependable Drugs.
Market and Second Sts.-AdN.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1916-08-12
IrTTFRS ON FSTATF.

Letters testamentary we're granted
yesterday on the estate of Charlotte
Neal to Lottie II. Neal.
Putnam patriot., 1916-05-19
CONFESSED THEFTS Herman Ledger Stole from WOOIwOrth Store, Goods Found in His Room Turned Over to Bridgeport Officer on
 More Serious Charge

Friday was sn unlucky day for Her man Ledger, 20, an employe in the Moolworth five and ten cent store for the past two weeks. The mysterious disappearance of $50 of the eoneefn's money lead to Ledger's undoing. The money it is understood was left on the cashiers desk preparatory to making bank deposit, It disappeared. Ledger was suspected and Captain Ryan and Manager w. D. Wilson searched the room he occupied at his boarding house. The fifty was not found but a razor, searchlight, hosiery, and various other articles such as the store sells, were seized by the officer. Ledger was then arrested and admitted stealing the merchandise but said he had no know ledge of the money.
 At special session of the city court Friday evening Ledger plead guilty to stealing goods valued at little over seven dollars. There was a consuita tion between interested parties and 1t is said that $40 in the possession of Ledger's landlady, which it is alleged Ledger gave her to keep for him, found its way back to the WoolW orth Con- pany's manager, although Ledger did not admit at any time that he took the money. In view of the facts Manager Wilson appeared and spoke good word for the young man stating that he did not care 10 press the charges against him.
 When Ledger was arrested Captain Ryan discovered that he corresponded with the description of a man wanted by the Bridgeport police for the lafee- nv of Sl50 worth of clothing. In view of this the court continued the case for twenty four hours to give the Bridge port officers time to come for the man if they wanted him.
 During Saturday afternoon Officer Patrick Dooley of the detective depart ment of Bridgeport put in an appear ance and took Ledger to that city.
 It is believed that Ledger's home is in Springfield, He is said to be of wandering nature and has worked in many places. A couple of weeks ago the man sought employment at the Woolworth store and as there was need of man to do the kind of work he said he was familiar with he was given employment. Shortly alter wards goods began to disappear and Ledger was suspected, The disap- pearance of the money was the culmi- nation of the affair.
 Regarding the disappearance of clothing in a rooming house in Bridge port Ledger claimed that the goods were taken by man whom he met and subsequently, stayed with in Hart ford, but that he, Ledger, had nc kno wledge of the theft until some time afterward.
Putnam patriot., 1916-05-19
City COurt--FnIIer Judge

One case of intoxieation was dis posed of last Friday morning.
 On Tuesday morning Polish cris- tening that ended in fight, furnished the court business. Albert Sigmont was charged with drun kenness and assault on Joseph kolak. He plead not guilty.
 The testimony for the state was that the defendant was informed by the complainant that he was drunk and told to get out of his house. Defen- dant said if there was any throwing to be done he would be the only original thrower and preceded to throw. In the prosess Kosak got black eye.'
 The wife of the accused testified in his behalf. She said the trouble start ed over some beer bottles, which, with a keg, provided refreshment for a Sun day christening. Her husband was not to blame it was the other side that made the trouble.
 The court did not take that view of it and defendant was fined SEQ and costs which he paid.
 Another case of intoxication was dis posed of Wednesday morning.
Putnam patriot., 1916-05-19
KILLED BY TRAIN Mangled Body of Joseph DerOsseau Found East of Hampton Station Was One of Fishing Party and Started
 to Walk 10 Putnam

The badly mangled body of Joseph Derosseau of this city WAS found on the railroad track about two miles east of Hampton station Sunday morning. The man had probably been struck by one of the early morning mail trains as he was on his way to Putnam.
 Derosseau was one of fishing party that started out for an all.nights sport after bull heads at a pond in Hampton. George Harpin, Eugene Gomeau of Putnam and George Mac donald, cook at the sawmil of the Child Lumb Der Corporation in Hamp- ton, were the other members of the party. The Putnam men left here on the o'clock train and were joined by Macdonald in Hampton. Near mid night Derosseau complained that he was cold and wanted to go home. The others remonstrated with him and tired to prevail upon him to stay. Fi- naly he started off in lthe darkness saying he was igoing 10 walk to Put nam. That Is the last ms companions saw of him.
 The body when found was badly mangled. The head had been nearly severed from the body, both arms had been cut of, one leg was missing and the trunk WAS mutilated. The Hamp- ton station agent notified the coroner who viewed the remains and gave per mission for the removal to Putnam where the body was brought on the Sunday afternoon train.
 Derosseau was 3l years old and worked as baker in the north end of the city. He had lived nearly all of his life In Putnam. A wife and two small children survive.
Putnam patriot., 1916-05-19

himself The structure is about l5O feet long and ten feet high. It is the worst sight you ever saw. If man had to build fence he might at least put up decent looking one. This fence lowers the value of our property, it shuts of the sunlight from some of our rooms and in the summer oostructs the breeze and we cannot see ito South Main street now. 1 think l have the backing of the whole neighborhood. l have never made trouble for anyone during the twenty five years l have lived in Putnam but this fence is the limit and l can't help but feel that it was built for spite"
 The Bennor home was called on the ,phone soon after MT. Franklin made A statement. In reply to an inquiry as to what they had to say regarding the matter a woman answered, "We hfve nothing to say and don't want any publicity
 In order 10 appraise people who pass by that they are not responsible for the fence the Franklins have erected pole on their land on which is sign visible over the top of the fence from South Main street bearing the following, nThis fence belongs to U. Bennor."
Putnam patriot., 1916-05-19
Child Martyrs ill Bible Lands

All Sunday school members are in- terested in the lands of the Bible, and they are also interested in children ev- anywhere, especially christian chil- dren. There are tens of thousands of ArmenIan and Syrian christian chil dren whose homes are in Bible lands, who are actually suffering for shelter, clothes and food. They have been dri- ven away from their homes, some of them into .the deserts and some into other shelterless places. The fathers of most of these boys and girls have been killed having refused to accept Mohammedanism A million chris tian Armenians have beenrslain with in year or else put in imminent dan ger of death.
 The Americans who are trying to save the lives of the Armenians who re- main have asked the Sunday schools of this country to try to feed and clothe the children who survive. May 2S has been set apart as Armenian Day in the churches and Sunday schools. Ten cents will keep boy or girl alive for a week If every member of the Sun day school will give ten cents, and many will be able to give much more, and give 1t at once 1t will be possible to save the lives of many thousands of Armenian boys and girls.
 The Congregational Bible ischool of Putnam will receive an offering for the above May 2l.
Putnam patriot., 1916-05-19
SlA.ANN Damage Snit Withdrawn

On Monday, Allyn l.. Brown of Nor. wich administrator on the estate of Henry Bousquet of Putnam, withdrew the suit for Sl0,0O0 against Milton S. Morse of Putnam. The suit grew out of the death of Bousquet through the accidental discharge of gun owned by Morse on October 3lst, 1912. Morse, Bousauet and some other men were hunting just over the Woodstock line. A rabbit was holed and Morse passed over his gun to Edmond Bodette. When the rabbit came out of the hole the gun was discharged and Bousquet killed.
 The complaint alleged that Bodette had no license and through his ignor- ance of ii re arms was an unsafe person to have a gun. The suit was originally instituted by the late Donald G. Per kins of Norwich on behalf of the widow. It is understood that a settle ment was made for small consider ton,
Putnam patriot., 1916-05-19
Put Out of Saloon
Found in Street With Broken Leg

John Allarie, wandering mill oper ative iof Woonsocket, is at the Day Kimball hospital with broken leg. The man icharges the bartenders in Smith's saloon on South Main street as being responsible for his condition. lie went into the place, he says, and doesn't remembe much what hap. pened.
 According to the bar tenders story to the police the man came into the place in an intoxicated condition. He WAS refused drink and became trouble. some. The bartender went around in front of the bar. sAllarie began mixing it up. He tore a sleeve from one of the bartenders coats before he was elected He was finally put out.
 The man was seen lying in the street and taken to the sidewalk by couple of men who notified officer Cordier. Allarie was taken to the station where he made such com plaint about his con- dition that Dr. Perry was summoned and found that the mans leg was fractured above the knee. He was re- moved to the hospital where he still remains.
 Asa Benoit and Leon Sefcik, the birtenders, were arraigned in the city court, Tuesday morning, charged with assault. They were represented by Lawyer Charles l.. Torrey.
 The prosecuting attorney said that Allerie would not be able to leave the hospital for month and as he, the prosecutor, was not familiar with the facts an adjournment was asked until such time as the man could appear The hearing was set for June 18th and the men were released under bond of slOO each with Samuel Smith, their employer, as surety. MT. Smith was not at the place when the trouble oc- cured.
Putnam patriot., 1916-05-19
PUTNAM CONN. FRIDAY, MAY Ie 'eIo
NEW POST OFFICE
Plans On File With Postmaster Gilman
Bids to be Opened Next Month

Postmaster Alexander Gilman re- ceived Wednesday plans and specifica tions for the new post office and 1t now looks jas though the erection of the building would begin in the near flu. ture.
 More than six years have elapsed since the building was first talked of and more than five years since the gov ernment acquired the site. The pro. perty was purchased September 18th, 1911 for SS, 500
 The original appropriation was S5O,- GOO, but this was subsequently, in creased to S60 ,000, which was to in clude the purchase price of the site.
 The proposed building will be one story fire proof structure, with base ment, built of rough gray brick and trimmed with terra cotta. It will Grove streets. The front will be on the south west corner. There will be six granite pillars in front. A two stair rise will lead to wide platform and from there eight stairs will rise to the main doors. The building will have a fifty foot front and sides 35 feet. At the rear will be a receiving door for mail
 On the first floor will be two fire proof vaults of steel and cement. The postmaster's office will be in the South corner and in the north corner will be the registrary, money order and postal savings department. The lobby will be in the shape of an oval and will be approximately 62x17 There will be a large work room in back.
 In the basement will be janitor's room, carriers room with shower baths, boiler room, etc. The building will be finished with all modern i'm. pGovements throughout.
Putnam patriot., 1916-05-19
Injuries Sustained By Rev. J. K. Stub
 bert

A Boston specialist, who made an examination of the physical condition of Rev. J k. Stubbert, sustained by a fall while walking around railroad wreck in the southern part Of the state some months ago, has reported as fol- lows:
 My dear MT. Stubbert:
 The following is a concise statement of my findings on examination made April 23: From headiong fall, the foot being caught and the head struck, injury was received wrenching and twisting the pelyis and the second and fifth lumbar vertabrse occnsioning weakness in the bladder; severe wrench and subluxation at the sixth and seventh dorsal yertebrae occa- sioning severe and prolonged gas tritis; a rotation Of ,the axis, the sec cond vertebfs Of the neck, occasioning cerebral congestion and irritation ana weakness in the eyes, especially the right.
 Truly yours,
 ALFRED W. ROGERS, D. 0.
Putnam patriot., 1916-05-19
High School Notes

At s o'clock on Friday evening of this week the members of the Senior class will present hitle sketch entitl- ed "Uhiforms for Women,o in the high school hall. The play was given some time ago very successfully and since its first production has been greatly added to. The plot is simple. A party of disgruntled husbands be- coming weary of the women's extrava- gant fashions, go in body to Dame Fashion and beg her to set standard dress for their wives to be worn all the time. Dame Fashion replies that her only inspirations come from fashions that have passed, and hereupon begins to show the gentlemen the gowns of the past 100 years. The costumes worn are beautiful as well as valuable. The man s suit worn by the boy represent ing 1915 is one originally made at that time and is extremely picturesque.The many gowns worn by the girls are also all originals of the period they repre- sent. The admission is only 15 cents and proceeds are to go to the gradua- tion fund. At o'clock there will be a dance in the gymnasium, admission 15 cents.
 Miss Pauline Lucier, who held sec ond place among the Juniors in the typewriting contest, May 9th, has a record of 35 words met with but two errors.
 Miss Bard's trlal balances have de lightful habit of coming out right the first try. 1 wonder why.
Putnam patriot., 1916-05-19
Bids for New Post Office

The treasury department of the United States has issued notice call ing for bids for the new post office building in Putnam. site was bought for a building three or four years ago at the corner of Grove and South Main,street. Shortly after the purchase was made il was announced that the erection of the building would not begin at once on account Of lack of money. Many citizens object ed to the location and petition was sent to Washington with over thous- and signatures protesting against the site selected.
Putnam patriot., 1916-05-19
SUICIDE of
 JOHN N. PAINE Was DeSpOndent Over Fear of Losing
 His Mind Shot Himself With Rifle On His Farm This Thursday Morning
Left Note Bidding All Good Bye

John NJ. Paine of East Woodstock returned with his wife Wednesday from California, where he had been spending the winter. He had been in comfortable health until about a month ago when he commenced to have severe headaches. He arose about six o'clock this morning and took his 3S calibre rifle and went up to the northerly part of his farm, which is located on the road from South Woodstock to New Boston in the easterly part of the Town of Wood stock, and there shot himself through the heart.
 His family had not known of his contemplating the act, and consider that il can only be accounted for en the supposition that d period of mental depression had overcome him, The body was found by Leon Hill who had come to the place to work this morning from Thompson and who was in the employ of his son, Dr. R. C. Paine of that place.
 In MT. Paine's pocket was found a note which read as follows:
 My mind is going wrong more and more and fear 1 shall be menace to all my friends. Blame no one-Good by all.-John NJ. Paine
 Tais note undoubtedly expressed his honest belief in regard to his future and rather than become what he feared he might be, menance to his friends, he ended his life.
 He served in the Civil War, enlisit. ing July 30, 1862 in Co. B. of the 18th Regiment. lie was later transferred and made Luitenant of Co. G. of the 29th Regiment of Colored Volunteers. His period of service in the war cover. ed three years and four months.
 He had served Tn the Legislature re. presenting the town of Woodstock and at the time of his decease WAS a deacon and Treasurer of the church and Ec cleasiastical society of the East. Wood stock Congregational church of which he was faithful member. He was II years of age last January
 He had been Corporator, Trustee and President of the Putnam Savings Bank, filling the office of President from July 1912 to July 1914.
 MT. Paine had not been actively ,en gagged in farming for few years al though he had one of the best farms in Woodstock. He appeared to be enjoy ing the leisure which the later year | had brought. Two years ago he spent | the winter with his wife in Florida and year ago they spent the winte in Boston seeing the many things ol | interest there and attending various lectures, institutes, etc. The past win ter they had spent with relatives 1T 1 California.
 . He is survived by his wife and son | pr. R. C. Paine, of Thom pson; als' l two sisters and three brothers. He was a man highly respected b, all who knew him. He was Of quie disposition with always a pleasan word for everyone.
 The funeral services are to be held a his late home at 7 ?. m. Monday after noon, May Z2nd.
Putnam patriot., 1916-05-19
Superior Court

At a meeting of the Windham County Bar, held in Willimantic, Friday, the three applicants for ad- mission were granted the priyiledge of taking the bar examination at New Haven, June lst. Among the number was Archibald Macdonald, IT,, of Putnam, son of ex-mayor Macdonald and wife.
 On account of the illness of Judge Gager there will be no sessions of the superior court this week.
Putnam patriot., 1916-05-19
Interesting Locals
ADVERTISEMENT

There will be a musicale for the be- nefit of the b. A. R. at the home of Mrs. Herbert J Smith, 1l0 Church St., Saturday, May 20th at 3.SO p. m., to which all are cordially invited. Sub- scription 25c.
 The Equal Franchise League will hold A food sale at the Green Trading Stamp store Friday afternoon, May 26,
Putnam patriot., 1916-05-19
The Salvation Armyi

Aojutant and Mrs. starbard of Worcester will speak in the Salvation Army hall on Sunday, May 2l, at $ D. m. There will be A open air meet ing at p. m., also ' 30. All sare well come.
Putnam patriot., 1916-05-19

Clayton Seward, who is recovering from a serious illness, was able to be down town for the first time last Fri day.
Putnam patriot., 1916-05-19
WILL OF SARAH DUNCAN NAYL0R
 OFFERED FOR PROBATE
POmet Woman Leaves All of Her Estate Except evey Saby DOaue
 Brewer of Lake George N T.
Only Daughter Cut Off With Remainder Opposes Probate of Instrument

Brewer Reno Marry Testat Writes Many
 Love Business
Putnam patriot., 1916-05-19

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Putnam patriot., 1916-05-19

Truly yUufs, ALFRED W. ROGERS, D. Q.
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1916-02-25
Methodist Notes.

Next Sabbath morning at 1890 hour
will be Fathers and Mothers Serv-
ice." Every father and mother are
invited and urged to come and bring
the children and sit with them. If you
do not have child in the home, bor-
row one for the occasion. If you are
not father or mother bring child,
brother or sister, or a neighbor, and
let US have great service. The pas
tor will speak on the topic, Honor
Thy Father and Thy Mother" All are
cordially invited. Children, if your
parents can't come, you come anyway.
Sunday school at HAS, Epworth
League at 6:45. Don't forget Bishop
Quayle's lecture. Talk about it and
plan to enjoy it. If you can sell some
tickets see the pastor. The proceeds
all 60 to the interests of the church,
except what Bishop Quayle gets.