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Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1916-08-19

Howard kelsey Of MontvfIIe was
fined 81 in the New London police
court Thursday on the charge Of run
ming an auto without a license. Motor
cycle Policeman Nelson S. Smith made
the arrest.-NeW London Telegraph.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1916-08-19

New London and Eastern Point So
ciety circles are being entertained ex-
tensively by Ross David the vocal
leader and director. of Miss Margaret
Wilson, who is suTnmering at Oswe-
gatchie, and has given several musi-
Gales at the casino. For Sunday even
ing another elaborate programme is
nIannnd
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1916-08-19

Because of the regulations in the
town of Windham against infantiIe
paralysis, it is unlikely that children
under Is whose parents go to camp
meeting will be allowed to ATTEND the
services or even enter the grounds.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1916-08-19
FLASH LIGHTS

The Ever Ready Flash Light resting
beside your bed is a wonderful safe
guard at night. Safer than a revolver
and more useful.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1916-08-19

Orchard house, the new home Of
Lawrence Y. Spear, president of the
New London Snip and Engine com
pany, and Mrs. Spear on Gardner ave
nue., New London, will be one Of the
most picturesque residences in the
Pequot colony when it is completed the
first week in September. It is in the
old English manor style.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1916-08-19

Wesleyan university will open for its
fall term on Sept. 21st, and work is
being rushed on the various changes
that are being made in the buildings
The most extensive changes are in
Memorial chapel, in which $4,000 is
being expended. In addition a $4,000
organ is being installed.
Putnam patriot., 1916-09-15
Enlargement of Seder's Store

Workmen are engaged in finishing the enlargement and improvement at the Seder store on Elm street.
 Starting in front the store entrance has been changed so that entrance is had at grade and the step has been eliminated. A deep doorway has been made giving room for enlarged plate g.ass show windows. These windows are paneled and brilliantly lighted making frontage equal to any metro politan store, and giving opportunity for fine display of merchandise in an attractive manner"
 At the rear of the store the finishing touches are being put on the addition This when completed will increase the floor space to nearly double it's former size. It has a steel ceiling and a lighting system of great brilliance. The light has been considered to a great extent as the space is to be de- voted to the ladies department. An expanding business has made more room necessary.
 These improvements have been made at considerable outlay of mon- ey to take care Of the increasing vol ume of business, thus making trading at the Seder store 8 pleasure as well as profitable. Adv
Putnam patriot., 1916-09-15
Chamber of Commerce

The directors of the Putnam Cham Der of Commerce will meet at the office Friday evening, September 22, at , o'clock, to plan for the years work and transact routine business.
 Cards bearing the list of closing days for the year, as agreed upon by the Chamber of Commerce, have been dis triouted by the Merchants committee, of which Omer J. Milot is chairman. The cards are Il by IA inches printed in red and black, and are framed sub stsntially and glazed, the work hav- ing been done by the State. Trade Shop.
 The wording is as follows: "We ob- serve the following holidays and will close New Years day, all day; Good Friday, at noon; May 30th, all day Fourth of July, all day; Labor day, all day; Thanksgiving, all day; Christi mas, all day. Open until 10 p. m. the night before these holidays. Putnam Chamber of Commerce.
 The cards are furnished free Of charge by the Chamber. While few .do not observe the uniform closing, the ma jority welcome an agreement that does away with doubt and .debate as each holiday approaches, and are glad to join in it.
Putnam patriot., 1916-09-15
After the Blues

The east end of the Sound is the magnetic pole for fishermen these days. Charles Rossiter, Fred Fuller, Robert Hubbard and Louis .ilquist took trip down the first of lthe week and came back with six blue liish, On Monday morning the Romance passed out of the Sluice bearing Edward NJ Leete and his brother in.law, Freder. ick steward of Putnam, 10 try their luck in Plum Gut and adjacent waters Two fishers went sailing sway to the East, away to the East ere the sun was high. Each thought of the blue fish on which he would feast and their land ffiendsib aged with envioEs eye. For some men may sfish while others must labor but the man who goes fish ing remembers his neighbor so good luck to the men who go fishing Guilford Shore Line Times.
Putnam patriot., 1916-09-15
FORGER CAUGHT Quick Action of Bank TeIIers Byrne and
 Martin Lands Thomas Kelley Behind the Bars

Thomas Kelley, 45, of Maynard. Mass, recently loom fixer at the mill of the French River Textile Company. Meehaniesville, was locked up al the police station this Friday morning charged with forgery. He will be giy- en hearing tomorrow morning. He made written confession according totoflieials.
 Kelley appeared at the bank shortly after ten o'clock this morning and pushed feheek through the window to Teller A. :. Martin. The check was one of the Fales x Ballou compa. ny Of Pawtucket and was made pava. ble to Robert Banding, the amount being $45
 Teller Martin did not know the man presenting the check and asked Teller John B. Byrne about it. Mr. Byrne knew Banding and he asked Kelley why he happened to have the check. Kelley replied that he had been sent to cash it. That is pretty thin, H said Byrne, whsreupon Kelley darted for the door and disappeared.
 Mr. Martin was close upon his heels and chased him through Main street and down into the subway where he caught him and held him Kelley shouted, Let me go, let me go, but Martin held or until Byfne arrived with officer Addis Welch. Captain Ryan also appeared and the man was taken 10 the bank to be questioned.
 The officials say that Kelley admit ted the forgery and told the following story: His wife died some time ago and he got to drinking and going down hill. He had been employed at the Mechanicsvile mill as a loom fixer and had gotten through and ;had his pay envelope with him containing S23.
 This morning he went into the office to get any mail there might be for hlm and saw a letter addressed to Banding and stole it. When he opened it he found the check and eame'to Putnam ana made the attempt to cash it.
 Kelley said he had never been in trouble before and did not know .how he happened to do it, but supposed it was because he had been drinking.
 Banding is at work on new power house being built at the mill and was known Mir. Byrne.
Putnam patriot., 1916-09-15
Joe Connolly to Join the Benedicts

Down around Woonsocket, the home Of Joe Connolly of the Boston Braves, formerly Putnam pitcher, they say that soon after the season closes Joe will set up housekeeping in pretty eight-room bungalow which he has re- gently completed near his fathers farm. The bungalow Is painted brown with white trimmings and is 32 by 42.
 Some time ago the Braye's outfield- CTS engagement to Miss Mary Delaney of Providence was announced. The wedding will take place st St. James church, Manville, this fall.
 When Joe gets settled down he will! comb the surrounding country for birds and rabbits. He keeps . fine English setter and three hounds and gives them a good working out every fall.
 The forthcoming marriage may sur. prise many Of the Putnam fans who well remember that Joe was skirt shy when playing in Putnam and although he had many admirers among the fam esses he apparently was never attract ed by, eyes of blue or brown or any other color.
Putnam patriot., 1916-09-15
Putnam Grange EntertainS
Mrs. Bartlett Gives Excellent Addres

Mrs. Bartlett Gives Excellent Address
 At the regular meeting of Putnam grange Monday night there was spe- cial program during the Lecturer s hour after the regular business session.
 The foreign program consisted of an instrumental solo by Miss Lorena Gallant, an address by the Worthy Lecturer, Mrs. W. J. Bartlett on the National Grange in Favor of Woman Suffrage, and a vocal selection by Miss Gallant.
 Following this program there was a social hour and refreshments.
 Mrs. Bsrtlett held the close atten. tion of those present throughout her address and her words were full of hope for the countrywide recognition of woman's right to the ballott in the very near future. Mrs. Bartlett has addressed many gatherings during the summer months and has become one of the most able and influential speakers for the cause in Connecticut. She has many demands for her servi- ces and is always willing to de Sote her time and talents for the cause which she so enthusiastically and heartily champions.
Putnam patriot., 1916-09-15
LIGHTNING STRIKES
 BARN
Fire Destroys 100 Tons of Hay Worth
 S1.SOO at 4. I. Avery Farm
Total Damage About S4.0e0. Partially
 Insured

Fire caused by bolt of lightning destroyed lo0 tons of hay valued al S2, 500, 5o bales of shavlngs worth S250, some lime and the hay barn of A. T. Avery, East Woodstock, about .six o'clock last Friday evening. The total loss will approximate S4,oO0, The hay was insured.
 MT. Avery had just returned home and was backing his horses into a barn not far from the one destroyed The storm had been coming up and he had hurried to get to the barn before il broke but was not quite able to make it.
 Just before the wagon had been en tirely backed in there was sharp flash of lightning followed immedi- ately by d heavy clap of thunder. Both MT, Avery and the horses were par tially stunned for the moment but quickly recovered,
 When MT. Avery fully realized his surroundings lhe saw smoke coming from the hay barn. He ran over to the barn and found that the lightning had tom it's way dewn the side and that fire was rapidly gaining head way within.
 MT. Avery says If he had had water to fight the fire with when he first dis covered It he could have put Il out
 Neighbofs came from all around and formed bucket brigades but there was no hope from the first of saving the barn and attention was for the most part given to protecting the surround
 MT. Avery last week sold his milk route to Webster parties.
Putnam patriot., 1916-09-15
Sewing Machine Demonstration

The shepard X Norwell Company of Boston, Mass, has arranged to have in the near future a sewing machine exhibit and demonstration of the light running Standard Sewing Machines
 A special new feature Of the Stand. ard Sewing Machine is what Is called the "Sitstraightp model which enables lady to do her sewing with far less fatigue than Is the case with other may chimes. Only perfectly natural posi- ton is required as the needle is directly in front of the ioperatof in the center of the table.
 Whether one requires new machine or not, 1t will be very interesting as well as profitable for you to see the new models land talk with the lady demonstrator wholwill be in charge.
 Everyone is cordially invited. adv
Putnam patriot., 1916-09-15
TRADE SCHOOL
Will Be ir New Building by October Ist
Complete Manufacturing Equipment. Much Money Being Invested in apparatus

A : Boynton, principal of the state Trade school in Putnam, said Thursday afternoon that the work of moving from the present location in Hammond hall to the new building on the High school let, is now begin. ning and by the first of October il is expected that the school will be com petely moved. The new building is practically finished.
 NIr Boynton said that in addition to the equipment now sowned by the school, there will be iS20, 900 worth of new machinery and apparatus. Most of this new machinery will be added to the textile department, and will in- clude Sl0,000 worth of pickers, carders, s!ubbers and spinning frames.
 "When the textile department is completed students will be able to take raw cotton from the ,bales and put it thru ,all stages of manufacture and turn out finished cloth, said MT. Bovnton. "And beside the new ma ehinery, S10,o00 dyeing plant is to be installed in which will be a vat, a dryer, ovens and all other necessities to make the plant complete one.n
 The shafting is now all installed at the new school The work is being done by the boys and they will have complete charge Of installing the ma chinefy. The pupils will also take down, move and set up the machinery that we now have, which will give them much practical experience.
 At the new building the carpenter shop, in charge of Frank E. Metcalf, and the machine shop, in charge of A. N. Chittenden, will be on the first floor. On the entire second floor and part of the third will be the textile de. partment, Milton J. Bently instructor. Two class rooms, the drafting depart ment and the electrical shop will also be on the top floor. William F. Penny is drafting instructor, and George T. Challoner has charge of the electrical work.
 Alr. Boynton says that there are now 50 girls from the High school taking cooking and sewing at the school un- der the instruction of Miss Elizabeth Donovan and Miss Agnes Osborne. Beside these nearly 100 grade school pupils are doing domestic science work. In the carpenter shop 100 boys are taking courses.
 The school has not been running in Putnam quite two years which is the time required to complete course, but in months the first graduation will be held.
Putnam patriot., 1916-09-15
Temperance Rally at Bradley Theatre
 Sunday Night

On Monday petition signed by about 1so men was lodged Iwith the town clerk, requesting that ballot be taken on the license question at the an- nual town meeting to be held Monday Oct. End.
 The Citizens No-Iicense Committee who had charge of the circulating of this petition have arranged with II. Il Spooner of Kensington, Conn, secreta- " of the Connecticut Temperance Union, to give an address in the Brad. ley theatre, Sunday evening, Sept r, at clock.
 MT. SpooDer is a busi ness man who speaks straight out from the shoulder and his statements will be of interest to the people, whether they agree with him or otherwise.
 The public are invited to hear him and the other speakers who are to fol- low and who will be mentioned later, and the dates on which they will speak. Music will be furnished by an orchestra.
 At meeting of the Citizens No License Committee, Thursday even- ing, it was announced that Rev. Fr. George Zurcher would be the speaker at the Bradley theatre, Sunday even- ing, Sept. 24th. adv
Putnam patriot., 1916-09-15
SUPERIOR COURT
Judge Directs Jury to Find for Plaintiff
 in Case Against POmfret Man.
Peculiar Case Rests Upon Construction of
 Telegram


 When court came in at Putnam Tuesday morning the case of the Washington Cedar X Fir Products Company of Seattle, Washington, vs. Joseph II, Elliott of Abingdon went to trial before Judge Joel Il. Reed and jury.
 The action was a civil one and grew out of the purchase of shingles by the defendant of the plaintiff amounting to S435.6o.
 Defendant sent plaintiff a check for the amount Of the bill The check was drawn on the Windham County Ma tional Bank of Danilson and when 1t was returned for collection there were no funds to meet 1t and 1t went to pro- test. Protest fees Of S2. % were paid by the plaintiff.
 SubseG Guently the plaintiff telegraph ed the defendant as follows: aMake new check or draft and deliver Phillips today,e Phillips was the commission salesman of the plaintiff and defendant made out q check in his name and lie eashed lt but never turned the money over to the plaintiff
 This raised the question as to wheths CT plainttl should stand the loss or whether the defendant should pay the money again
 Plaintiff claimed that the defendant had no authority to pay Phillips per sonally and that theresor he should make good the loss. On the other hand defendant claimed that the tele. gram HIS worded, "make new draft or check and deliver to Phillips,n was ambiguous and that an ordinary, pru- dent man might well believe that the words imported authority to pay Phillips.
 The question at issue hinging on the construction of the telegram 1t became one for the court,
 Lawyer Charles E. oearls for the plaintiff moved for directed verdict and the motion was argued. Lawyer Charles l.. Torrey for the defendant also requested directed verdict.
 The court granted plaintiffs motion stating that it seemed to him that fair construction of the telegram meant to make another check or draft similar to the one that went to protest which was payable.to the company.
 The jury was instructed to find for the plaintiff to recover the amount of the bill plus protest fees and interest and brought in verdict for s49S a5
 Court adjourned to Wilimantic at 10;i5 Wednesday.
Putnam patriot., 1916-09-15
MILK SITUATION  Brighter Prospect for Eastern COnnecti.
 cut Milk Producers New England Association Votes for Five
 Cent Milk

l.. H. Healey, North Woodstock sec retary of the State Board of AgFicul- ture, attended meeting relative to the intlk situation in New England held in Boston, Thursday. Mr. Healey feels that the outlook for the producers is growing brighter He said this morning there were thirty or fottvpress ent al the meeting including produ- cers, contractors, and representative of the Boston k Maine railroad. He says that the meeting was most har. monious one and that all sides are to work together 10 better the situation
 The directors of the New England Milk Producers Association voted to ask the contractors fifty cents per s l-2 quart can, I. o. b. Boston. This would net the Eastern. Connecticut producers an advance of about one cent per quart.
 While 1t was not specifically stated il seemed to be the sentiment of the producers that sif they could not get it they would withhold their product. One contractor, MT. aealey said stated that it was his opinion that the pro- dueers had not been getting senough and that they, Ethe contractofs, had to have milk and would go to the farm. CTS 10 get il. MT. Healey thinks the outlook is most promising flor q raise
 Others from Connecticut who atten- ded were Charles T. Davis iof Middle town, master of the State grange and Charles Pomeroy of Willimantic, vice president of the Connecticut Dairy ts
Putnam patriot., 1916-09-15
Presents Beautiful Pictures

Rev. A. Von P. Huizinga of Tnomp- son recently presented to Rev. E. b. Sargent of Putnam number of beauti- ful photo Autograph pictures of bibli- cal subjects.
 Two of the pictures have been framed by Ballard x Clark without charge and one presented to the Baptist sum day school has been hung in the Sun day school room.
 The other pietpre, Christ in the Temple with the doctors, has been hung in the Congregational Sunday school room.
 The beautiful picture occupied a prominent place on the pulpit of the Congregational church Sunday and Rev. MT. Sargent preached sermon on the theme of the picture.
Putnam patriot., 1916-09-15
Souvenir" William Harrison Taylor
 in Town

"Souvenir" Taylor, smiling, breezy, and hustling as ever. although bit over weight, came to Putnam Wednes- day afternoon to visit his father, George Taylor, South Main street.
 Of course Souvenirs travelling bag held number Of gifts for his friends. Besides many pretty post cards he pre- sented some of his friends miniature elephants on the sides of which loom the letters, C. o. P.
 Souvenir was at the Capitol Tuesday and distributed roo small American flags among the legislators in attend : ance at the special session. His duties as manager of a Hartford restaurant keep him tied down pretty close but his physical appearance would denote that the more, he hustles the better ii is for him.
Putnam patriot., 1916-09-15
REPUBLICAN CAUCUS Large Attendance to Nominate Town
 Officers
 
M.s. Warner Nominated 10 School
 Board by TS Plurality

 nation of town officers to be voted on i al the annual town meeting twas held in the municipal building Tuesday evening. It was one of the largest eaucuses ever held in Putnam. This was probably due to the fact that one of the positions on the school board was to be contested.
 Archibald Macdonald had made known that he was not candidate to succeed himself and Mrs. Jane E. Warner and Frank K Lucier had an nounced that they were feandidates for the vacancy There was no contest over the other vacancy Charles L. Torrey, secretary of the board, was the other retiring member, and but for cir eumstances that arose during the eau GUS would have been nominated by exclamation. On the ballot he had a plurality of nearly 200.
 Mrs. Warner won out by a plurality of IS,
 The meeting was called to order and the call read by Il J, Thayer, member of the republican town committee, as the chairman, Archibald Macdonald wss not present at the hour set for the cnncus to open.
 Judge l.. Fl. Fuller was elected chairman amt Henry N. Beaoit clerk.
 The following nominations were made by exclamation: Board of assessors, Hector Duvert.
 Board of relief, Charles A. Wilcox.
 Seleetmen, Clarence E. Pierce, Lu- ther NJ. Keith.
 Agent town deposit fund, David Flagg.
 Tax collector, J. Richard Carpenter.
 Constables, II. c. Carver, SP. A. Gardner, Ernest Chandler, Clayton W. Seward
 Registrar of voters, Hefmon O. Car yer
 Library committee, F. II, Johnson, F. J Daniels, Frank II. Cordier.
 Except for the nomination of Frank II. Coriiel, who succeeds Silas M. Wheelock, all of the nominees, if elected, will succeed themselves.
 When the matter of filling the two vacancies to occur on the school com mittee was reached the names of Charles l.. Terfey and Frank x. Lu- cier, were put in nomination. It was first moved to have them both nomi- mated together by ncclimation.
 Objections to this proceeding were made and after vote t was decided to proceed by ballott.
 On this vote 2S7 ballots were cast of which Charles l.. Torrey had 2iG and Frank X. Lueier 1T.
 The names of Frank X. Lucier and Jane E. Warner were then put in nos mination and another vote was taken by ballot.
 More voted this time, the whole number of ballots cast being $50 of which Mrs. Warner had 204 and Lu- cier 126.
 Someone questioned the nomina- ton os E. II. Johnson, democrat, in a republican caucus. NJ. II. Geissler, member of the board, explained that MT. Johnson had been elected to fill the vacancy caused by the death of Geo. w. Holt. He said that MT. Johnson was val uable member of the board and he did a great deal for the benefit Of the Ii. brary. MT. Geissler said that Mir. Johnson's services were very valuable and almost indispensable to the board and they want him retained. The re- marks were applauded.
 The meeting then adjourned.
Putnam patriot., 1916-09-15
Rev. P. s. Irwin to GO to Florida

The Rev.Philip Sidney Irwin whose resignation from the charge of Christ Church, Pomfret, takes effect Octo Der 3lst, is to go to Florida 10 become the Archdeacon of the East Coast with spe- cial jurisdiction over the colored work, under the Right Rev. Cameron Mann, bishop of Southern Florida, and broth. CT of Dr. Alexander Mann, Of Trinity Church, Boston. MT. Irwin's head quarters for the present will be in Mia mi, where he will also be rector pro tempore Of St. Agnes church.
Putnam patriot., 1916-09-15
School Board Appoints Teachers

At the regular monthly meeting of the town school board Monday even- ing Miss Ella l. Ballard was elected principal of the Smith street school to fill the vacancy caused by the resigna- tion of Miss Ruth Elliott.l .
 Miss Clara A. Burrell was promoted to the intermediate department and Miss Marion Renshaw was elected to teach the primary department.
 Miss Renshaw is graduate of the Putnam High school and the Willi. mantle Normal sch ool.