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Putnam patriot., 1918-04-05

, Rev. Frank D. Sargent spent We'd nesday in Worcester with his son Harold and family
 Mir. and Mrs. Charles A. Peterson of Hartford spent Easter with Miss Ella Joslyn of Putnam.
 At meeting of the Liberty Chorus held Wednesday evening C. Dwight Sharpe was elected assistant director.
 Miss Myrtice Kingsley IS spending her vacation in Thompson. On We'd nesday of this week she was the guest of Miss Mary Johnson, Grove street.
 Mrs. William F. Rafferty has just returned from Ithaca, N. Y, where she has been visiting her son Will liam. who is student at Cornell Uni versity.
 Miss Catherine Russell, Emma Will lard school, Troy, N. Y, is spending the spring vacation at the home of her parents, Dr. and Mrs. J. J. Russell Elm street.
 Norman l. Kennedy, Woodstock avenue, formerly foreman of the Observer office, has gone to Worces- ter, where he has accepted position as linotype operator on the Worces- ter Evening Post.
 Miss Isabelle Byrne, a trained nurse, who has been the guest of hel mother on Woodstock avenue, Jeff Thursday morning for New York. She will soon leave for France with 2 portable hospital unit.
 A large moose head arrived this week as the result of hunting triI Landlord E. C. Rogers made to tht wilds of New Brunswick. It was 2 beautiful head with large spreading antlers, and will be an important ad dition to Mir. Rogers already large collection.
Putnam patriot., 1918-04-05
TWO MEN BOUND OVER AS
 RESULT OF VICE CRUSADE
Fred Dumas and Eugene Robitaille Held In $500 Bonds For Superior Court on Serious Charge
CASE AGAINST ANTOINE BERNIER NOLLED BY PROSE
 CUTTING ATTORNEY


Fred Dumas of Hartford and Flu rene Robitaille and Antoine Berniel of Putnam were arraigned in the cit! court Saturday morning charged witt an indecent assault upon Emma La vine of the north end of Elm street All plead not guilty. In the cases o1 Dumas and Robitaille probable cause was found and each was bound over to the Superior court under bonds ot $500, which they furnished The case against Bernier was dismissed fol lack of evidence.
 These cases are the outcome of the investigation made by the women who are working to stamp out the social evil in Putnam The story of the wo- man of four fatherless children, who was frightened by men coming to her home, and who lost her job in the cot ton mill on account of being in del icate state of health, was told in The Patriot two weeks ago.
 Each case was tried separately and while the trials were in progress only one defendant was allowed to remain in the court room. The Lavine wo- man told the court she was 26 years old. She told of the defendants com ing to her home last November. She said they entered and told her that her sister wanted her They sang for while and she told them to get out All had been drinking, she said. Der nier left the house but the other two remained Shortly after, she said, Robitaille threw her on the bed and held his hand over her mouth. Dumas made an assault upon her.
 Dumas and Robitaille both denied any violence and said that they went into the cotton mill where the woman worked during the day and that she invited them over to the house that evening.
 Dumas was the only one represent ed by a lawyer. According to the statement of counsel, Dumas was willing to admit improper relations with the woman, but denied any force or violence.
 Robitaille also denied touching the woman in any way. He said they went there and sang for half an hour, after which he and Bernier left. He did not know where Dumas went or what he did.
 When Bernier was brought in the prosecutor told the court that as far as he could learn there was no eyi- dence against Bernier. He was there but when the woman told them to get out Bernier left. He then nolled the case.
 Judge Geissler said that he was wholly in sympathy with the attempt
Putnam patriot., 1918-04-05

Isaac Champeau is in Boston this Friday on business.
 Miss Mae Fuller, Worcester, passed Easter with Miss Catherine Seward.
 Walter D. Torrey spent Fast Day with MT. and Mrs. E. T. Tucker, in Southbridge.
 MT. and Mrs. Ebenezer Bishop of Brookline, Mass, are visiting in Put nam and vicinity.
 Miss Josie Grosvenor, for "A years in the ladies' department at the Bug bee store, has resigned her position
 John G. Johnson has purchased a Cadillac roadster, Victoria style. The car arrived in Putnam Thursday.
 Jaspar Holmes is out with a new 1918 five passenger Chandler, It is painted light blue, has wire wheels and beautiful lines.
 Malcolm Wiley and Kenneth Bal lard, Clark College, Worcester, are passing a weeks vacation at their homes in this city.
 Fred Wood, Acushnet, Mass, for 1nerly of Putnam, was the guest ot Mr. and Mrs. John Jarvis on Thurs day and Friday of this week.
 F. W. Seward motored to Hartford yesterday, and his daughter, Miss Katharine, accompanied him as far as South Manchester, where she spent the day with Mir and Mrs. Dalbert Mackenzie, who have lately removed to South Manchester from Terry vile.
 Mrs. Ernest C. Morse and children arrived home on Saturday after pas sing a week in Brooklyn as the guests of relatives. The return trlE was made in the car of Mir. and Mrs Cornell. Mrs. Cornell is Mrs. Morse'' sister. Another sister, Mrs Jessopp also accompanied them on the trip.
Putnam patriot., 1918-04-05
DANA H. JOHNSON
 DIED TODAY

Dana Harrison Johnson, son of Prosecuting Attorney and Mrs. Erie II. Johnson, died shortly after noon this Friday.
 Death was due to a complication of scarlet fever and pneumonia. Young MT. Johnson, who was a student at Yale University, was with his broth CT, Donald, also of Yale, passing the spring vacation at hte home of his parents.
 Mir Johnson is a graduate of thu Putnam schools, and also of Philip. Exeter. He IS survived by his par ents, and a brother, Donald, and sis ter, Anette
Putnam patriot., 1918-04-05
Committees Report on Charges

On March 8th the Committee gave Chief Boursier hearing to which he had the privilege of calling witnesses.
 On charge No. we find that Chief Boursier was of the opinion that it was not particularly his duty to see that company was promptly organ ized, but rather that was the duty of the Fire Committee. In that opinion, however, he is mistaken, as the entire management and oversight of such and it was most decidedly part of his duty to see that the company was duly organized, especially as he had been urged to do so by His Honor, the Mayor, and the Fire Committee. We find this charge sustained.
 On charge No 2 we find that by ad- mission of Chief Bourcier there was no particular effort made to teach new drivers how to carefully and ef-. ficiently handle the chemical truck. He, also, admitted that one of the newly appointed drivers had resigned because he had not been given an op- portunity to try out or familiarize himself with the handling of the truck The Committee finds this charge sustained.
 Charges Nos. 3, 4, , and 8. The appearance of the trucks convinced the Committee that no one had given attention to the care of the machines. It was also admitted by the Chief that he had not given any specific direction to the foreman or anyone else, to see that the trucks were properly clean ed. We also find that the chemical hose had not been washed out after il had been used. The Committee be lieyes that it is very important that the tanks not only be recharged as soon as possible after using and Jeff ready for the next call, but that mer : should be thoroughly coached, or
Putnam patriot., 1918-04-05
CHARGES AGAINST FIRE CHIEF SUSTAINED
UNION BLOCK co.
 BRINGS SUIT
Wants Possession of Premises Occupied By Christos Turgis
 As Billiard and Pool Parlor.
Room Part of Premises Expected To
 Be Occupied By Post Office

The Union Block Company of Put nam instituted legal proceedings, Wednesday, in an effort to gain pos session of the premises in Union block now occupied by Ghristos Fur gis as pool and billiard parlor. It IS understood that the store is to be come part of the new post office quarters.
 Turgis was told to vacate the premises by the first of April, but re- fused to get out, claiming the right | of possession under lease that has about three more years to run. Ac- cording to rurgis the matter will be contested and he has retained counsel to look out for his interests.
 In the writ served Wednesday morning it is alleged that lease was executed to Turgis and man named Georgis Beloszos of Daaielson, osten- sibly partners. That Turgis took pos session in October, 1915, under said lease.
 That Turgis was convicted in the Putnam city court on the i9th of No vember, 1917, of using the premises contrary to the law against gambling and of receiving money for the use of pool or billiard table used for gam ing and that the lease thereupon be came void
 It is further alleged that the Jesse failed and neglected to pay the rent which became due and payable April 1st, 1916, in accordance with the lease, although the rent has since been paid
 The next clause alleges neglect and failure to comply with the law of the state and city relating to health, nuis- ances and fire and that an unhealthy place has been maintained and nuis- ance and menace against fire, con- trary to law.
 The plaintiff prays hearing and that judgment for possession of the premises be rendered.
 The hearing will be conducted be- fore George Potvin, justice of the peace, Thursday, April 1lth
Putnam patriot., 1918-04-05

to clean up Putnam. that conditions had been found to be deplorable. es- pecially in this case. He said that the stories of all agreed up to the point of assault and that, while the evidence was contradictory, as is always so in such cases, he found probable cause for holding the defendants for the Superior court
 The Lavine woman was fonnd by the vice crusaders living in a squatd tenement in the north end of the city There was one chair, table and a bed in the place and the woman was caring for one small child as best she could She worked in the mill as a spinner and left her baby with any friend who would care for 1t during the day. There was no food in the house and no fuel. The woman had lost her job on account of her phYsi- cal condition, and she and the child were facing starvation when discovz cred by the workers. Food was taken to the house and the woman cried for joy She is said to be under normal in intelligence and had been frighten- ed by men coming to her home at all hours of the night.
 Captain Joseph Ryan went to Hart ford. Friday, and brought Dumas to Putnam. Dumas formerly lived here and was at one time an outfelder on the C. A. C. base ball team. He is now working in the Colts Arms fac tory in Hartford
Putnam patriot., 1918-04-05

The fire committee of the common council made it's report at the council meeting Tuesday evening on the charges preferred by Mayor Marcy against Chief Alphonse Boursier of the fire department The committee reported that while they did rot find "deiiberate neglect of duty" they thought there was "a certain amount of indifference" and while finding all charges sustained, recommended that the charges should not be pressed fur ther and that they be laid on the ta- ble indefinitely. This was the action taken by the council.
 The mayor read from some sections of the ordinances and told the chief, who was present, that he, the chief. had ample authority to manage the department from A to z, This came about through the proneness of the chief and some members of the coun- cil to put all responsibility on the fire committed Alderman Johnson spoke with feeling on this aspect of the sit uation, saying that the committee IS not responsible for all these things, and that it was not right to put all these things up to them. He said it was time to drop all this petty busi- ness that has been carried on for three months, and to get down to real business.
 1t was pointed out that the chief had ample authority to carry on the man agement of the fire department, that the responsibility for the department rested on his shoulders, and, that while in some instances it was neces- sary for him to consult the committee, he did not need to run to it for ev- erything.
 This matter was brought up when the chief complained that the super intendent of the fire alarm had not complied with his request to put in some tappers.
 After Mr Johnson's remarks All derman Padgett said he sympathized with the chief when he goes to a man and can't get the thing done.
 Alderman Johnson agreed in part, but said the chief should report such thing to the committee and not come before the council with "cheap fireworks as it made a bad impress sion both inside and outside of the rail
 The charges as made by the mayor against the chief were published in The Patriot some weeks ago. These charges were first stated in the re- port, and then the report continued as follows:
Putnam patriot., 1918-04-05
EASTER MONDAY
 CONCERT AND BALL
Cargill Council, K. of C., Opens the Post Lenten Season With Its Twenty-Fifth Annual Af- fair.
Fine Concert By Tickets Orchestra. Grand March Led By Grand Knight E. W. Mullan and Wife Patriotic Stage Decoration.-Danc- ing Until Morning.

As has been the custom in Putnam for the past quarter of century Cargill Council, No. GA, K. of C.. on Easter Monday evening opened the post lenten season. The twenty fifth annual concert and ball held in Union hall Monday night was a success in every way and was enjoyed by over 300 people, many of whom came from surrounding towns and cities. On ae- count of war conditions, which has taken many young men and members of the organization away from the city. there was not quite as large a gathering as usual. It was. however, a pretty and enjoyable affair through aut and some beautiful gowns were worn by the ladies.
 Under the direction and personal supervision of Cyril Remillard, Jr, the stage was tastefully decorated. Mr Remillard was assisted by Grand Knight Mullan, Frank E. Sherlock and John B Daigle. In keeping with the times the scheme was patriotic in nature, and flags of the allied coun- tries, the United States, Great Brit ain, France and Italy were used to good effect. To give personal touch and to call to mind those absent in camps or on the firing line large ser vice flag fioated from the right Of the stage, while Old Glory foated from the opposite side. Both large and small American, British, French and Italian flags were used in the scheme and to add a touch of contrasting col or there was an arrangement of young fir trees, the dark green setting off the red, white aad blue, the union jack, the tri-color of France and the colors of Italy.
 From over the center of the stage hung the letters, K of C." outlined in incandescent electric bulbs The K" was red, the "of" white, and the "C" blue: The whole made as pretty stage setting as ever graced old Union hall.
 Shortly after o'clock Tickets or ehestra of Willimantie began a con cert program of five numbers starting with lover the Top" This was fol lowed by excerpts from "Maytime, ]" selections from What Next" over ture, "Colonia," and ending with the march from Jack O'Lantern" Each number was well received by the au- dieaee, which grew in numbers until quarter past nine, when the grand march was formed.
 The march was led by Grand Knight Edward W Aullan, and Mrs Mullan
 (Continued on Page Six)
Putnam patriot., 1918-04-05
SEWARD-LOWN
 ENGAGEMENT
Formally Announced By Miss Katharine Seward on Her
 Birthday.
Gifts Presented Couple at Surprise
 Birthday Party to Mir. Lown

Miss Katharine Seward, daughter of Mr and Mrs Frederick w. Seward entertained a number of friends at 6 chaing dish luncheon at the Seward home on Bradley street last Saturday afternoon, and formally announced her engagement to Nelson Edward Lown, son of Mr. and Mrs. A. D. Lown, Grove street The occasion was also an observance of Miss Sew ards twenty-frst birthday
 The dining room looked pretty with its decorations of yellow and white crepe paper festoons with a sprink- ling of butterflies to denote the ap- proaeh of spring. Cut flowers served to carry out the yellow and white col or scheme. Miss Seward presided at the ehafing dish Those present were Miss Mae Fuller, Worcester; Misses Clara and Margaret Maertens, Put nam; Miss Ethel Danielson, Pomfret Miss Edna Mann, Miss Gladys Shel- don, Mrs F. E. Harrington, Putnam. and Miss Camille Euverard, Pomfret.
 Miss Seward received a number of pretty presents and the best wishes of her friends.
 On Friday night a surprise party was given at the home of Miss Sew ards fance Mr. Lown, by his par ents. at their home of Pleasant street. The party WAS in honor of Mr Lown's twenty-frst birthday. Miss Seward and MT. Lown entered the home to find the guests assembled. During the evening games were played and refreshments served
 Mr. Lown presented his son with a beautiful gold watch, and to Miss Seward he gave an exquisite lavaliere of platinum set with small diamonds. MT Lown also took the occasion to present a fine wrist watch to Mrs. Lown. It was a very happy gather ing.
 Those present were: Miss Mary Moss. Macon, Ga, a guest at the Lown home, Miss Sylvia Wheelock, Miss Clara Maertens, William Maer- tens, and John Slattery. The home was tastefully decorated with cut flowers.
 Miss Seward has lived all of her life in Putnam. She is talented mu- sician and brilliant pianist She has appeared on the concert stage in many places and her execution of the classics has always met the approval of music critics.
 Mir. Lown is employed at the mill of the Manhasset Manufacturing Co.,, of which his father is superintendent Both attended the Putnam High school and both are members of the Congregational church choir.
Putnam patriot., 1918-04-05
-W. s. s.. ELkS LEADING BY 125 POINTS

Last week Thursday night and this week Thursday night, members of the Bohemian club, Danielson, and Put nam lodge of Elks, met in their con test of games The first meet was in Putnam and the Bohemian club turn ed the tables on the Elks by winning the larger number of points.
 At Danielson last night Putnam again won out by 46 points. The next meet will be in Putnam next Thursday night Putnam is now leading with a total of 125 points
Putnam patriot., 1918-04-05

Orders have been received by Post master Alex Gilman, effective April 1, regarding the shipment of articles to soldiers abroad Under this new government order only articles that have been requested by the soldier may be sent and ,he request for same must be approved by his commanding officer and presented at the office where the package is mailed.
 Richard Reardon of Fall River, for merly of North Grosvenordale, was one of the Cltss men to be re-exam- ined for limited service, Tuesday He was put in Glase on tine first exam ination on account of flat feet.
Putnam patriot., 1918-04-05

A monster Victory Rally will be held in the Bradley Theatre this Fri day evening.
 Rev Fr Keefe, one of the most interesting takers in Connecticut, will speak; also Mrs. George B. Chan dler of Rocky Hill, who will talk on "Woman's Part in the War"
 The Liberty Chorus will sing pa triotic songs. No admission and no collection.
Putnam patriot., 1918-04-05
PUTNAM BOY ON SHIP CELTIC
 REPORTED TORPEDOED

Fred Lafountaine of Putnam was one of the crew of the ship Celtic re gently reported torpedoed. Since the report the vessel has arrived safely in port.
Putnam patriot., 1918-04-05
EDW. W. MULLAN, J. G. JOHNSON CHAS. E. DEAN

As was predicted in The Patriot last week the meeting was lively one and lasted until II o'clock. There was large gathering in the council chamber outside the rail and an over flow of spectators crowded the hall way.
Putnam patriot., 1918-04-05

Election of Hose l Discussed
 When the names of F. Cloutier. foreman; Eugene Berthiume, assist ant foreman, and Merle Fish. secrs-
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Putnam patriot., 1918-04-05

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Putnam patriot., 1918-04-05
VICTORY RALLY, BRADLEY THE.
 ATRE, TONIGHT

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The American Jewish world. [volume] (Minneapolis ;) 1915-current, 1918-09-06
THE AMERICAN JEWISH WORLD

left at home, but also to those depart
ing.
In order to make such leave-taking
more cheerful for the boys, the North
Side Commercial Club has in the past
arranged for a banquet and reception
on the eve of every large draft-contingent
entrainment. 1t was the purpose of this
organization to induce all parents to
bid their last good-byes at home, and
to supply some enlivening entertain
ment for the boys which would make
their departure more gladstone. The
The American Jewish world. [volume] (Minneapolis ;) 1915-current, 1918-09-06
LOCAL NEWS
JOE CANDRAR

reported missing in action is one of
the Minneapolis Jewish draftees. He
was born in Yaroshev, Government of
Podolia, where he lived until he immi-
grated to America in 1911, since which
time he made his home first in st. Paul
and then in Minneapolis. He has no rela-
tives in this country. He was member
of the Poale Zion organization, and was
sent to camp with the first draftees about
year ago.
The American Jewish world. [volume] (Minneapolis ;) 1915-current, 1918-09-06
September 6, 1918.

benefits of this programme, however,
have frequently been lost when parents,
insistent on seeing the men until the
very last, trailed them to the club room
and then to the trains 1t is the request
of the North Side Commercial Club,
therefore, that, for the sake Of the boys
themselves, parents should content
themselves with bidding goodbye to their
sons at home, and should allow the or
ganization to carry on successfully its
good work of comforting and cheering
the newly enlisted men,
The American Jewish world. [volume] (Minneapolis ;) 1915-current, 1918-09-06

OPPORTUNITY ALWAYS FOLLOWS
THE GROWTH OF A CHECKING AC-
COUNT OR THE ACCUMULATION OF
SAVINGS. BE PREPARED WHEN YOUR
OPPORTUNITY ARRIVES TO TAKE ADJ
VANTAGE OF 1T. THE FIRST NATION
AL BANK. THE BIG BANK FOR THE
SMALL DEPOSITOR."
The American Jewish world. [volume] (Minneapolis ;) 1915-current, 1918-09-06
POALE ZION ANNUAL ENTERTAIN
MINT
M e

The sixth annual Rosh Hashonoh enter
tainment of the Poale Zion will be given
Sunday evening, September 8, at the
Talmud Torah Hall. DR.. Marcus of Chi
cago, representing the J. w. B. will be
the principal speaker. The program will
include musical and literary selections.
E. F. FREEZER of the University of Mime
sofa will read from Scholem Aleichem.
A good time to all is assured.
A REQUEST TO PARENTS.
The moment of last farewell is always
a trying one, not alone to the people
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1918-03-22
Bolsheviki Anarchy Is Not
American Brand of Liberty
Leaders in Russia Now Playing Into Hands Of Germans
Savs Must Fight Again Before They
Are Freed From Slavery Yoke
Liberty

"NnN not mkc advantage nj
the mrCting Of the congress ~ the
~uN ict- "a cypress the sincere SYM
unthN Nhi,ii The nrupiC III The
United States frcl Tor the iui--iln
people al this moment when tho
German power has hcCn thrust IN
to Interrupt aud iIrn back the
whole struggle Tor freedom aud ~ih-
Stitutc the wishes of IrrmHnN for
the PURPOSES Of the people uf Rus
sin"
"Nithp the goNCrumCnt of The
tinted States l. unhnppih not nov
IN a position "a IcudCr the direct
and effective aid II would wish 10
rrndcr, I hCg tu assure the ptNplc
uf Russia thru the congress that II
viii n,aii Itself uf every opportunity
Ia -rturr for Russia ksh,Ce more
complete snNcrriCntl and iudcpcnd.
cn,c Ia her own affair aud hii
restoration in her great role IN the
lifc "f Iururr and the modern
wurid
The whole heart nf tho people
of the initcd NuIlc~ II with tho
ncnplc ~ Russia in the attempt IN
frcC themselves forever from auto.
cratic government und be- umc The
masters uf thcir own llfC ',-Mc~-
sngr Of President Wilson 10 the
Rnssinn soviet, March ~.