davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Putnam patriot., 1919-05-30
o. C. BOSWORTH
 DIED SUDDENLY
Went Fishing Saturday, Was About Town Sunday, and
 Monday Morning Was Dead.
Had Lived In Putnam 4S Years.- Only One of Four Brothers
 Left

The community could not credit the news that was circulated shortly after 9 o'clock Monday morning that Orlo C. Bosworth had just died at his home on Woodstock avenue. Many knew that he went to Cape Cod, Sat. urday, on fishing trip, and many more saw him riding about the city Sunday morning as he distributed some of his catch of cod among friends. The news was true and came as a shock to large circle of friends and acquaintances. The sud- den taking away of this prominent business man was due to heart fail ure
 Mir Bosworth returned from his trip apparently in his usual good health. It is thought that he caught little cold, but nothing was thought of this until during Sunday afternoon he complained of headache and of not feeling at all well. A doctor was summoned and treated Mir Bosworth and left, thinking that there was nothing serious. Later in the evening he grew worse and the doctor was again called. Another doctor was called by the first in consultation and they realized that there was little hope of recovery. The end came be- tween s and 9 o'clock Monday msrn- ing. \
 Mir. Bosworth was born in Wood stock Valley 65 years ago. He was the son of Sanford and Mary Bug bee Bosworth. He attended the schools of Woodstock but removed to Putnam when boy and finished his education at the old Sixth District school here.
 Mir. Bosworth was one of four brothers, Chauncey C., the only sar- vivor, A. c. Bosworth, and Sanford Bosworth. The brothers engaged in manufacturing phosphate, but after period of seven years started . grain business, and the firm name, Bosworth Bros., IS known far and wide in this locality.
 The business was success frsm the start and has reached large pro- portions. Mir. Bosworth applied him. self closely to the business for many years. Recently he has been taking things a little easier He has a sum- mer cottage on Cape Cod and spcnt many week-ends there during the season.
 Mir. Bosworth was pleasant gen. tleman to meet and enjoyed joke or good story. He aid not care fer. or seek, public office. He was mem- Der of Quinebaug Lodge of Masons.
 Besides his brother MT. Bosworth leaves wife and two daughters, Thelma and Ada Bosworth, both liv- ing at home.
 The funeral was held from tha home Wednesday afternoon at o. clock, Rev. James H. Potter of the Congregational church officiating.
 The bearers were: Ralph Morton of Hartford, Harmon and Frank Morton of Woodstock, Charles Bugbee of Montville, T. II. DeCoudres of Bris- tol. R. l., and Ray c. Bosworth of Putnam. Out of respect to Mir. Bos- worth's memory the stores closed from 2 to o'clock and all business was suspended.
Putnam patriot., 1919-05-30
GILBERT PRATT IN
 SERIOUS CONDITION

Gilbert Pratt of Pomfret is at the Day Kimball hospital in serious condition from fall from a ladder
 Mir, Pratt was spraying an apple tree when the accident happened. It was found that he had several broken ribs and one of his lungs was punetur- ed His son, Albert Pratt, now in the service, was in Putnam Wednesday to see his father Mir. Pratt senior is a teacher The son is a graduate of Putnam High school and Brown Uni versity.
Putnam patriot., 1919-05-30
HIGH SCHOOL NOTES

On Wednesday, June 4, the schools of the town of Putnam, under the auspices of the Parent-Teachers' as soeiation, will offer field day and lawn party to the parents and friends of the schools on the high school lawn at 3 o'clock.
 A very interesting program of folk dances, May pole dances and tennis tournament and military drill will be given. Everyone is cordially invited.
Putnam patriot., 1919-05-30
THE SALLY" DRIVE BEING CON
 TINUED

The drive for Putnam's quota for the Salvation Army is being contin- ued. While subscriptions are coming in many will be needed if Putnam IS to reach it's quota, which is rather large. There are so many drives, past, present and future, that many people are not looking so favorably when approached for money as some months ago.
Putnam patriot., 1919-05-30
Captu Robert Hurley Talks Hoarh Arson Case After Silence of Nearly Six Yea

groom's parents and there supper was served and a reception held. The C. A. c. orchestra furnished music for dancing. Over 200 were present. Many pretty and useful presents were displayed, including beautiful cleo tric dome from employees in the mill and fine bedroom set from relatives. After a wedding trip the couple will live in Putnam.
Putnam patriot., 1919-05-30
H. s. SENIORS IN THREE
 PLAYS

The seniors of the Putnam High school are rehearsing for three plays which they will give on Friday eve ming, June 9th, in High school hall. The plays are Stormy Night, Tick cts Please land "A String of Pearls. " Rehearsals evidence that the enter tainments are going to be full of in- terest and there is plenty of comedy. The money raised will be used by the class in defraying the expense of their reception, which heretofore there has been charge for.
Putnam patriot., 1919-05-30
Arrest, Trial and Conviction Was One of the Greatest Sem sations Putnam Ever Experi- ced.-Woman Had Much to Do In Solving Mystery.

ever held in this county. The trial came to a sudden end Monday morn ing, November IT, when both defend ants changed their pleas to guilty af- ter their attorneys realized that Rob ert T. Hurley of the state police had forged chain of evidence so strong that it was useless to fight against such an array of damaging facts fur ther.
 After the arrest and during the trial Hurley had nothing to say. He did not appear like a victor and did not care to bring himself into prom. thence. It was not until last week when a reporter for the Hartford "Courant" had an interview with the
Putnam patriot., 1919-05-30
LEAVE AT s A. M. FOR NEW
 YORK

Eight Putnam young men will be up with the robins tomorrow, Friday morning. They are Beaude La- Palme, Roderick Miller, Eugene Mill Ter, Wilfred Bouthillette, Octave Cournoyer, 0vila Auger, Henry La Bonte and Alfred Bernier. It is noe ambition to see the sun rise that will get these citizens out of bed but they leave at five o'clock for New Yorh, where they will remain until Sunday.
Putnam patriot., 1919-05-30
THIRTY DAYS FOR JIM

James Davern made $500 above his living expenses the past year. James was before the court this Thursday morning after drunk and he was broke, combination that does not appeal to the judge. Thirty days in jail and costs of S909 was Jim's potion.
Putnam patriot., 1919-05-30
BASEBALL AT POMFRET

Pomfret will play the Putnam Wool en Company at Pomfret on Sunday, June 1st. Pomfret has been weak ened by the loss of it's pitcher. but has good fielding team and can be depended upon to put up good game. The game will be played at Bowditch Field.
Putnam patriot., 1919-05-30
MISS CHILD PRESIDED AT STATE
 LIBRARY MEETING

The spring meeting of the Connec- ticut Library association was held at Winsted last week Friday. Miss Grace Child, librarian of the Gilbert school, Winsted, presided Miss Child is the younger daughter of Mrs. Abbie Child, Grove street.
Putnam patriot., 1919-05-30
MORE MEN DON GIVES

Among the soldiers recently return ed are Edward Auger, Frank Vadinas and George Benoit of Putnam, and George Corey and Delore LeBree of Putnam Heights.
Putnam patriot., 1919-05-30
HARTFORD kEY-TICkLER HERE

Mir. and Mrs. E. H. Crocker of Hart ford are visiting Mir. and Mrs. k. l.. Benoit over Memorial Day. Mir. Crocker lived in Putnam years ago and worked in The Patriot office. He is now a linotype operator on the Hartford Courant
Putnam patriot., 1919-05-30
FINDS GOLD PIN IN BASKET

Miss Grace I. Bennett, choir direct or at the Methodist church, received a May basket Friday evening, hung by the members of the choir. Besides the "goodies" in the basket there was also found pretty gold pin.
Putnam patriot., 1919-05-30
B. F. MARSHALL WILL.
 MAKE ADDRESS

It is announced that President B. F. Marshall of the Connecticut Col lege for Women, will deliver the ad- dress to the graduating class of the Putnam High school. His topic will be: "The Assets of Youth Fronting the New Age" The commencement program was given in last weeks Pa- triot.
Putnam patriot., 1919-05-30
HELIKA AUCER IMPROVING

Helika Auger, who was operated on at St. Vincent's hospital and who for some days was in a critical eondi- ton, has so far recovered as to be at home and able to walk about. He was confined to his bed for 19 days.
Putnam patriot., 1919-05-30
GIRLS CLUB

The business meeting of the Girls ,lub will be postponed until June 5, instead of being June 2, as 1t was at
  irst planned.
Putnam patriot., 1919-05-30

Miss Mary Renshaw underwent an operation this week at St. Vincent hospital, Worcester.
Putnam patriot., 1919-05-30

Mrs. Felix J. Lizotte is 1t . War cester hospital undergoing trsatmenA for stomach trouble.
Putnam patriot., 1919-05-30

William F. Mansfield started Msn- day to work in the Bancroft garage.
Putnam patriot., 1919-05-30

(continued on Page Two)
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1919-08-16

Congressman J. r. Heflin GIainTS
tl,at 'hc crime Of rape starter the
race riots recently i'll Washington
with the, cui2aretl mlru, as tim panpat:7n
tor of the outrage This distinguish
ed southcrr.zr knows better than thSs.
Did rape start tiae East ST.. Eomiss
massacrpaE Did, ranej stprt ua. rtei'
III PhiladeSphja? Eict rape stmrt TIA
trouble III ChicagoT The cause is'
racial antieathy oal the Unit of ahrGn-
ic white disturbcrs, wlho envy tho
progress OF respectable Golored, Ra.
pie and .Uho use every means to dis
credit and injur4: them.
A biaslS rnpis.. is no worse than u
white uapist. Why not the black anf
the white people unite to rid the
commanitics OF both classns OF this
kind q: people? The excuses amount
to nothing. THE better class of white
people and the better class OF colored
people understand each other Let
this class coo operate in bcttcring con
ditions and in eliminating an OWL
that is generally recognized. There
is not n black crook i'll the United
States today, who did not receive his
Instructions from white crook.
The lower element of black people
believe in the white man Of the un
I dcrworld and will generally do what
IL, tnuc thcm IN do Whom il com S
to dcviliSn ingenuity and scandalous
crimes, we find that VIC have much
of this kind OF material thrown over
into our back yards" by white PEG
pie, who have trained them III crime
and who have educated them in all
OF the slcight OF hand performances
=. Of dishonesty. On The other hand
thousands of white people, who wish
us we'll have been educating us and
helping Us along the lines Of III
right living.
Some way and some how tho
. truth will be known and people wh(
are now doing all III their power t.
discredit and injurc us will be marcl
. ing in the throng singing our prais-
'cs.
It was Frederick Douglass, wht
said:
that we are to climb, but rather
by the depths from which we have
/ come.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1919-08-16

Ful r1cr Prohibition Officer H. T..
Sweet was fined one hundred dollars
and put under 4 hond Of two hun :
drcd and fifty dollars to keep the
peace after being charged with as
Santting end beating Director Of Pub.
lie Safety Myers. 1t seems TO be ratn.
CT peculiar that the Director of Public
Safety could not insure himself from
an attack of this kind and make him
self safe when he has the entire po-
lice force Of the city at his back.
Officer Sweet has taken an appear
from the decision and the indications
are that this phase of the situation
will be preliminary to Il bitter con
test. Officer Sweet has received some
hard knocks recently aud it seems
rs though the point of forbearance
with him has passed. We shudder to
think Of what would have happened
had any other citizen, colored citizen
attacked the Director OF Public Safety
One Hundred Dollars five? Great Jc-
inSaEhat!
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1919-08-16
ROSS' HOT AND COLD WAITE.
SHOWER BATHS.

We have tust installed two modern
not and cold water shower baths.
strictly sanitary and ur-to-date, Il
our barber shop A-404 &c. Duval S
between Fourth and Fifth Streets.
We have one of the most modern
cement floors in the city with two
inch waterfall. Each guest will
have his individual booth. Polite and
courteous service rendered.. Baths
oniy 20 cents. Soap and towels free
ISAAC Y. ID. ROSS. Prop.
y. B.--Wc have The Pearl Laun~
dry Agency and you may .eave you,
laundry here.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1919-08-16
month prior to his mother.

Rev. Cohbs preached at Mt. Gait
vary Sunday morning, from | Peter.
5:S. We had many old members
and friends present, including Mr.. L..
Munford and Madam, OF the Metro
20 itan Baptist Church. New York
city. Matthias Meade, who has Just
returned from overseas and Mr.. and
Mrs. John Doe.
Eev: N. .IE Brown, preached a great
sermon Sunday night from Reyela,
tion 2:29. Tuesday night Rev. r..
j. King gave us n real heart to heart,
niS'sage from Acts E0"eS.
Rev. "A Hobbs and Rev. +, w.
Williams were absent because of con
ditinns which could not BIO controlled
Mrs. Laura Terry and Francis West.
ifaVc, been added to the sick list
Mrs. Nettie b. Eiinl.sr, of Durham,
y. c. is visiting her friends MIR. and
Mrs. Waiter Haokett, of 1873 Or.eanal
Strcti '.-.-
The t@emberasuf Ardclia Fold, No,
~, Shepherds and DaugEtcrs OF
Bethlei,em arog invited to take part
IN the 30Cth Anniversary Of the,
lrnd'nG OF our Race on the American
shoress at the2 City Auditorium. tho
l9th af August, under the auspice3.
or MIS- Maggie l.. Walker and others.
The 2ien VIII meet at the ST. Luke,
Hall at SON Il? VI. and tho females.
at TIA City Auditorium.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1919-08-16
J IKE AIUhM0ND PLANET, RICHMOND, vrRoINl1

comes they orc already under cover.
Colored men should know and under
stand that they are Americas citi..
2cns entitled to all of the rights and
privileges Of American citizens wtis.h
er they get them or not.
Boistcrous conduct and loud talk
ing will not get these rights. They
must be obtained through legislation
and by the fight for the enforce
ment of this legislation in the courts
of this country. We cannot enforce
our rights by lawlcss methods or by
blood shed. That can only come in
self defense. When one has his
life and property attacked by lawless
mobs, he the mobs black or white,
then is the time to resort 10 force
and not until then
Attack and defense should not be
based upoT color. 1t should not he
based upon race. We should go to
tie aid of our white neighhor who
is law abiding in the same manner
that he should como to our help un
der similar circumstances :. The brEtes
who lead IynchiMg parties and mobs
know only force as n deterrent weap
OH in che hands 81 the party ATTACK
I'd or TIE officers OF the law
II we could Impress upon our pee
pie the necessity of being polite and
}hliging to white people and to them
selves, we are of the opinion Shat a
eng stride would be taken in the
settlement OF these lfsoSt clnharras
sing questions.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1919-08-16
TlIE ABYSsINIAN DEEfa;ATlON.

1t is huurfliating fact that rne
Abyssin,Ean delegation on visit 10
this country should have Heen snub&
cd ut tlt@ Democratic CLUB I'm New
York city to the extent that dinner>
staged tor be given them h{fere had,
to be cancelled, ulthougls' they hadi
listened Ia the song of MS great.
President in the White House of,
the nation. who had startcF out upon
Il campaiglM to make the world safe
for democracy. Oue. of thes upembers
OF tho DELEGATIONS was rep1tcd to be
the commandments chief of saven mil
lion armed men.
The part these troops played In
contest against Germany. Bnt almost
before the pan is dry upon, the treaty
OF peace. thsy experiences Treatment
that is in striking contrast to- TINT
accorded them abroad. These, condi-
tfons cannot GU OF and sontEaue In
definitely. TIE dlscrim in;sttbnN against
dark races IN this country mIsst lead
to discrimination against dark
races in other countries.
1t will lead ultimately tn 81 clash
of warning elements that will be
greater and more disastrous than
the present. bloody struggle. The one
way is the right way. Equfvocations
and evasion will not do. The issues,
must ultimately be met and Cod
given righteous principles must again
be- triumphant In tho land. This ia
an era OF compromises and equivooa~
tions, OF deception. and false stale
ments. Few men have the hardihood
and the nerve to speak out for the
right and to leave, the settlement to
God. We have hone though that right
will triumph In our day and the
downfall of wrong win be observable
during this day and generation.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1919-08-16
GUEST .Sr HOTEL DALE.

Cape May, N. T., August 1a.-The
past week was gala week at Hotel
Dale. Among the many guest werci
Nj i2dw"rd w. Green. Baltimorc'
Mr.. S0mual Dash, Boston Nr a"h
Mrs. Frank Hayman. Clarksburg. w.
Va: Mrs. Jeanette l.. Norman. Miss
Louise |. katimcr. Pushing. \. Y:
Mrs Stephen i. Lewis, Earrisb' re
Pa, Mr.. !. s. Briggs, Newport News.
Va.
From New York: DR.. AMI Mrs.
Godfrey Nurse, Rev. and Mrs. NJ. 3.
T'uclcss. Miss NJ. l.. Carter, Mr.. T..
T. willis. Miss Gertrude Herbert
Mrs. Alice Herbert.
From Philadelphia: Mcssrs. 7. 3.
Johnson, A. w. Fl. Peterson r. c.
Campbell, w. d. Campbell. \.
P0indexter, II. p. Bland. II. 3. Free
man. Rev. c. c. Johns. Miss Gertrude
Trent. Mrs. Louise Reynolds Robin
son. Mrs. Thaddcus Price. Mrs A. S.
Jones, Miss e. A. Unthank. Mr.. w. G.
Moore, Miss RI. Byrd, Mr.. and Mrs.
Thomas Robinson, Mr.. Cecelio Suar"Z
DR.. ]. r.. Stanford, DR.. and Mrs. J. S
Lennon.
Mr.. and Mrs. William Terrell
Stamford, Conn; Miss Laura Cramp-
ton, Mrs. Lillian Monitor, Tyrone
Pa: Miss Ir'ma Howard, Mr.. Charles
B. Ennis. Mr.. and Mrs. M. A. Fran.
els. Washington. D. c.; Mr.. c. C
Bailey, Mr.. Robert Triplett. vii.
mington, Del; Mr.. and Mrs. George
w. Bowles, York, Pa.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1919-08-16

III has responsibility to the commun
ity in dealing with colorcd citiZans',
and that Is true. Thore Is no better
way OF serving tho community ana
no better way OF serving the Negro
eVerywhRre than OF hainY entirely
frank with him and telling him the
truth aud the whole truth regarding
an evil and IL crime that lies at tho
bottom. OF every race. riot that Ia,
occurred In our country and that IL
the, crime. OF rape. That crime com
mittcd., Icy Negro mcm.'on whtte5 wo,
men in Washington recently started
the ri0E in this city. It is unfortunate
that Mr. Taft did mst call alteration
to and condemn tho crime RESPONSE
bic fo7r the race rio& here.
The Negro who commits tfat Of
fense: against n white woman, desery
cs to die and whether 1t no In the
North or in the South tho witttc, man
will see TO It that the death, penalty
is imposed. l deeply regret shat Mr.
TafD, in his article in tho. Washing
ton Post this monning in which he
said that every time n white man in
sult, Il Negro, eAary time, he CON.
veyS' ty his conduct an oy%rweening,
sense OF his race superiority to n Ne.
gro, he contributes to the. cause oux
OF which these race riots have como
that he did iust say than as long as
, the Negro commits tho CRIME Of rape
itpou whitCa woman, Me himself Is
doing the very thing that will sarc
! ~ produce lslee prejudice and race
riots, and titrt the only sure way to
prevent race prejudice and race ,Iots
is 10 stamp cut or put stop tct the
cr'"e that produces r.fcm.
When tlnrt crime Is committed in
the South, the Ncgry who commits
il dos, bur we never ifarm or permit
anyone to- harm an Innocent Negro.
| It is wrong and indcfensiblc 10 at
tack an innocent Negro because an
! other Negro his neighbor. has, com
! m;t'ci Il crime. II is the duty of the
white nran to distinguish between
the law abiding Negro and rfe crint
! inal Negro and ii is the dury OF the
law abiding Negro to aid tic author
tiles in apprehendinG the lawlcss (St'
gro VINO has committed the crime
that stirs UP race prejudice x.nd pro
duccsr race riots
! 1t is clear then, | submit to Mr.
Taft, that the way to preyent alh out
hreGG hetwecn. the races is to Tcmovc
! the cause or crime that produces the
outE'reak.'
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1919-08-16
KlINlCELh RATES TO NAElONAIn
BA>gITSIr ASSOCIATION.

So'ma,. "A. July2 S.-Sycoial. The.
secretary OF the National BAPTIST cor
ventiom. Prof. R. r. HUDSON, SGimn
Alabanm ANNOUNCES to the Baphists
throughout the country that a. ca:e.
OF one and one third fare round trip
'cfuncatc plan has becsr grantu,i, fo,e
tho, aO0Ve occasion. All delegates. and
visitors are asked to note the hollow
ing: First.
h1rst Date for purchase of ticketo
September e ~ good to return up to
asd including September 18Th.
Second. Be sure to got certirl
s"te when ticket is purchased which
VIII entitle one to, return at one
Shird fare
Third. II no certificate can be on
fa'hed at your station. purchase tick
ct to nearest local station where certi
1lcates are to Ire. had then purchase
ticket to Newark. being sure 10 Sc,
cure certificates.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1919-08-16
MELTON NOTES..

The, B.ue Triangle, Y. w. c. a.
girls We're highly entertained Mon
day e~aHing August 4, Ht the resi-
dence. Of Miss Bertha Johnson. 9oS
Denny Street. The. evening was
pleasantly spent in music, gaines and
refreshments. TAe out~ef-town guest
was Miss Esther Peyton, one Of the
public school teachers OF Washing
too p. c., who also has charge Of a
group OF Y. W. G. 4. girls. She in
sroduced some very interesting games
which augmented tho evenings ees-
fayment.
Miss Carrie Shaw, one of the pub
tic school teachers OF North Carolina
is visiting her cousins, Messrs. Willie
and George Hockaday, Of 91S State
Street,
Miss Viola Johnson, who has been
spending a portion Of the Summer in
Trenton, N. J. Is home again.
A very enjoyable evening vas IN
dulged in Tuesday, August 5, when
the ladies and gentlemen of :his vi
entity honored Mrs. Sallic Booker, Of
Providence, Rhode Island, with a
surprise party at the residence Of her
sister, Mrs. Fannie Robinson, 1928
Denny street, with whom she has
been visiting. Music AMI games
were enjoyed until a late hour. after
which refreshments were served and
the participants reluctantly left for
home.
Mrs. Booker seemed very pleasant
ly surprised and she expressed her
hearty appreciation for the royal
treatment shown her while visiting
here. She left August 7 for Provi-
dence. where she will join her son
Mr.. Clifford Booker, who has also
been Visiting In this city, hut Seft q
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1919-08-16
PRESENT DAY CONDITIONS.

Every colored person in the Unit
ed States and every white one for
that matter should assume conscr.-
vativc attitude in dealing with condi
tions in our metropolitan cities. 1t
is admitted that the uniformed white
men in the Army and Navy Of the
United States are primarily the
fomentors Of strife and the abct.
tors of lawlessness. These men are
under the direct control of the War
and Navy Departments and il the
proper orders are given and enforc
ed there will be 10 trouble from this
source in the future.
In the meantime, do not let lis
lose the ground we have gained in
the estimation Of the better class Of
white people. Let us use our influ-
ence to curb the lawiess elements in
our midst and to discountenancc In :
flammatory language at home or on
the street corners. 1t is time enough
to act when the necessity presents it
self Those people, who do tho most
talking as q rule get other people in
to trouble and when the disaster
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1919-08-16

The. United Slater Government IL
said to- be Investigating the recent
racial disturbances throughout the
country. What is noUied rSght now
is the erIorcems ant Of the law and
the punishment of tue rioters, re-
CARELESS ct race OF color. Let the
Government restrain its Waite sol
diers and sailors aDu' these ciotous
conditions will Disappear like frost
Eororp tie sun.