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Putnam patriot., 1919-01-17
OFFICERS TESTIFY HOWARTH
 CONFESSED TO SETTING FIRE
TRIAL POSTPONED THURSDAY AFTERNooN-UNDER- STOOD THAT DEFENDANT MAY BE EXAMINED
 AS TO HIS SANITY
Damaging and Sensational Testimony Given Before
 Adjourned

In the same court room at Willi. mantle where in October, 1913, his | brother, Frank l.. Howarth, pleaded guilty to setting fires in Putnam for which he Is nov serving sentence in states prison, and Lindley Cain, also pleaded guilty to similar offense and was sent to the reformatory at Cheshire, Raphael Howarth 21, younger brother of Frank E.. How arth, was put to trial Thursday morn ing charged with setting fire to the 3ugbee store in Putnam on the night of October 3, causing loss of S40,- GOO.
 Little time was lost in selecting a jury. The complaint was then read by the clerk. Howarth had previous ly entered plea of not guilty
 The case is being prosecuted by States Attorney Charles E. Searls, assisted by Attorney E. II. Johnson, prosecuting attorney of Putnam. At torney Charles l.. Torrey, public de- fender, represents Howarth.
 During the morning damaging and sensational testimony was offered by the state, including alleged oral and written confessions made by Hewarth to officers and detectives.
 When court came in at two o'clock after a recess, Judge Reed addressed the jury, saying that 1t had been thought best to suspend trial of the case until next Tuesday morning at 10.30 o'clock.
 While no statement was made in open court it is understood on good authority that the postponement was taken in order that Howarth may be examined by Dr Haviland, sunerin- tendent of the Middletown hospital for the insane II Is stated that in the opinion of persons connected witli the case the defendant shows symp- toms of being mentally deranged.
 George w. Perry, civil engineer of Putnam, was the first witness. He exhibited map of the business sec ton of Putnam
 Byron D. Bugbee, the states next witness, resides in Putnam, and own ed the store which was damaged by fire to the extent of $26,000. Irving H. Miron, the next witness, lives in Putnam and was clerk for the exemp- tion board. He came out on the street and saw number of people and went into an alley and saw the fire which had just started He tried to get something to put the fire out but could not find anything. The witness then came out and notified three men
Putnam patriot., 1919-01-17
MEMBERSHIP DRIVE
 WOMANpS BOARD
Campaign Begins January 27,
 Ends With Valentine Tea
Board Does Great Work For Day
 kimbali Hospital.

The Woman's Board of the Day Kimball Hospital has planned for q membership drive. The drive will be
 gin January 27th and end with the annual Valentine Tea.
 The drive will be conducted in Put nam and surrounding towns. In this city Mrs. Frank Thorburn and Mrs. Nelson Lown will have charge. The membership fee is one dollar end children may join for twenty five cents. Men may become honorary members by paying dollar or more
 The Woman's Board IS an organiza- tation that does a great work Tn pro curing money, articles, and many things the hospital needs. The wo- men conduct many affairs during the year to raise money and their efforts have always received a generous re- sponse.
 A membership drive for this or ganization is one that should appeal to all citizens of eastern Windham county. The hospital is doing noble work in this community and is at present being taxed to capacity AL ready a fund is being raised among manufacturers and individuals which it is hoped will reach at least $25,- 000 It is further hoped that the state will aid the institution by a gen erous appropriation when it is shown what a great work the hospital is do- ing and how public spirited citizens are striving to help the work along Either an addition or another build ing is planned if the funds are availa. ble, and the prospect for this seem: very bright at present.
 The Patriot, in it's editorial column some weeks ago, suggested drive for the hospital and is heartily in ia vor of it. Money contributed is spent nere at home where every contributor can see the great benefit the unfortu mates receive, who are obliged to gt to such an institution as the Day Kim ball hospital. Both medical and sur gieal cases are treated at the institu- ton, and, as before stated, the de; mands upon the hospital have become so great that more room is necessary to take care of the increasing mum ber of patients seeking admission.
Putnam patriot., 1919-01-17
HOME GUARDS
 DTSBAND TONIGHT
No Formal Procedure After
 Two Years of Work
Capt. McGarry and Lieut. Byrne to
 Remain on Reserve Corps

After more than two years of ser vice, in which they were ready tc protect lives and property in any To. cal disturbance, members of L com. pany, Connecticut State Guard, will disband tonight in Hammond hall, the mastering out of the company being by Capt. John J. McGarry, who has been in command of the company since it's organization in the summer of 1917. Disbanding is in accordance with an order from state headquar- ters and Putnam is on list of about eighty other companies in the state. The order notes that all companies that do not have state armories in which to drill, meet and keep equip ment, will be mustered out.
 There will be no ceremony in con- nection with the last meeting as an organization of the guard. The mem- bers of the company have worked faithfully and well, putting into the work time and energy that was an eff fort taken from personal lines. Capt. MeGarry has found it almost ineon- venient at times to attend to the many demands made upon him in the way of administration affairs, yet he has given the time willingly as a part of his patriotic duty to the country in the crisis that has been confronting the nation.
 The men of the company have al ready turned in their equipment and this has been ordered returned to Hartford
 While the disbanding of the com pany leaves Putnam without an or ganization to cope with any disturb ance that might arise, he is sponsor for the statement that Putnam should have an organized body, and if possible this should be company of the National Guard.
 It is probable that the Danielson company, which will not disband be- cause of the fact that Danielson has a state armory, will take the Putnam company's place in the regiment This will be after L company has for mally been mustered out
 Capt. McGarry and Lieut.. John B. Byrne, who had arranged his duties in Hartford as bank examiner to be present at the drill nights of the com pany, will hold their commissions and go on the inactive list of the officers reserve corps.
Putnam patriot., 1919-01-17
CITY TAX COLLECTOR
 WANTS MORE PAY
Has Collected $47, ,5S5.28, For Which He Receives SlZ5
 Year.
Charter Will Have to Be Amended If Request For increase Is Granted.

City Tax Collector Alfred Bonne- vile wants more pay. Ihls IS no sud den desire on the part of the tax col lector for some time ago he put Tn his application to the common eoun- eiI. At that time the matter was talked over and it seemed to be the unanimous opinion of the members that the raise in salary was deserved.
 Mir. Bonneville has been compil- poented time and again for the excel lent record he has made, not only III collecting current tax bills but also hundreds of dollars of back taxes he found when the books were turned over to him. IT.,
 In 1917 Mir. Bonneville practically cleaned up the books. He collected s45,170.90. This year he reports that all but about $50 has been col lected and that is being paid up slow ly. For 1918 the total amount col lected was SAT, ,585.28, and for col. lecting this large amount the labor of which is apparent, the tax collector IS paid but $125. |.
 When MT. Bonneville put m his former request tor an increase Tn sal ary he submitted salaries paid tax col lec.ors in other cities, showing that Putnam was paying much less than other places. In Willimantic, city about the size of Putnam, the collect or is paid three-fourths of one per cent of the amount collected. Ii Put nam paid at the same rate MT. Bonne- vile would have received approxi- mateIv S360 for his work.
 At the time the matter was taken I'D in the council, while the members seemed to feel that the collector s request for more pay should De grant ed. they found that the matter of sal, ary is fixed by the city charter ana therefore the increase could not De made until the charter was changed.
 In view of the above fact, MT. Bonneville will probably put in an other request for more salary with inc hope that the council will again take the matter up and will take the proper procedure to have the charter amended by the present session of the general assembly. In all probability it will come up at the next meetlng of the council.
Putnam patriot., 1919-01-17
SINGS IN GLORY NOW
Death of Jacob Leach Brings Memory
 of His Songs on Trolley Lines

In the heat of summer or the zero temperature of winter Jacob Leach, colored, track greaser for the Shore Line Electric railway company, sang to himself, sometimes soft grooming little tune, and sometimes the throb- ping chant of hymns that is peculiar to his race. People along the trolley line from West Thompson to Day vile have heard him sing and often remarked on the apparent happiness with which he faithfully performed his simple tasks. Jacob was always very courteous and he was very quiet but his song apparently intended only for himself was a cheerful greeting to everybody that passed him even if he did not speak.
 Jacob is dead. News of his death was received in Putnam this week as having come at the home of his daughter, Mrs Albertina Clark, in New York Sunday. The body was sent to Webster for burial Wednes- day. He was TO years old and had lived in Putnam twenty years.
Putnam patriot., 1919-01-17


 George Barry, about 50 years old, a transient cotton weaver, was struck and killed by an automobile driven by Alfred Robitaille, 45 Water street, early Wednesday morning on the Providence turnpike several hundred yards north of the Little Dam Tav- srn. Barry's death was probably in stantaneous and his body was thrown nearly thirty feet along the ice paved roadway.
 The powerful machine, in which were seven passengers beside the driver, was wrecked when it toppled sideways into ditch at the right of he road as Robitaille attempted to avoid the man, who, he said, ran across the road in front of the car. Aside from few bruises and bumps, none in the car was seriously injured.
 At an investigation by Coroner Arthur G. Bill at which Ralph s. Young, deputy commissioner for the state automobile dept. was present, tlne drivers license held by Roblt- sille was temporarily suspended un- al further action by the commission, but it is not believed the driver was negligently responsible for Barry's death and that he did everything to avoid it. After the accident Rob1t- alIe immediately notified the police, attempted by telephone to get doc tor and did everything possible at that hour of the morning for the re- nef of the unfortunate man, but the impact of the heavy machine probab- ,y caused death so quickly that noth- inr could have saved him.
 Robitaille was unnerved by the ae- cident and for a time could hardly collect his thoughts to tell the police the story of the accident. Robitaille Is driver for Putnam taxi service and is known to be careful, con scientious man at the wheel.
 With him n the car were Euclide Marion, 57 Van den NOort street; Eugene Miol1re, 195 Providence s4reet; Beaude T.apalme, 2oe Prov-. sence street; Octave Cournoyer, 78
Putnam patriot., 1919-01-17
ON EXCELLENT
 WORKING BASIS
District Nurse Association Will
 Be Permanent

The district nurse association, which has been somewhat of an ex- pertinent in Putnam and vicinity, IS now a permanent organization, fol lowing a meeting of the association Friday night in which bylaws were read and adopted and other prelim- mary matters were discussed. It is planned to make this organization a matter of help and benefit in every way and the promoters are pleased with the support that has been given their efforts. Entertainments will be given from time to time, the proceeds of which will go into the treasury of the society.
 Miss Victoria Linden, who has been acting as district nurse, for several months. has been retained in that ca pacity.
 The large attendance at the meet ing Friday night was notified and asked to spread the information that those who have articles of any kind that can be used in sick rooms or for the benefit of sick people are asked to notify Mrs. G. Harold Gilpatrie or leave them at her home. If there are articles which can be lent to the as- sociation but which it is desired would be returned later, these can also be used by notifying Mrs. Gilpatric and a careful record of them will be kept so that at any time the owners wish them returned they may be had on application. This will assist the as- sociation, especially at a time when evrey bit of help will count.
 These committees were elected;
 Committee on bylaws, Mrs. F. c. Morse, Mrs. S. Nikoloff, Miss Ellen Wheelock.
 Ways and Means committee, Dr. r. A. Libby, Judge F. F. Russell, Post master Alexander Gilman, Superin- tendent of Schools w. L. Macdonald D. B. Gilbert, Chester M. Elliott, Mrs J. J. Dupre, Mrs. c. B. Gascoigne.
 Supply committee, Mrs. w. L. Mac Donald, Mrs Elvira A. Barber, Miss Clara Larned. Mrs. Walter Rich, Mrs. c. Harold Gilpatric, custodian.
 Committee on nursing, Mrs. s. Mix oloff. Mrs. E. c. Morse, Miss Ellen Wheelock, Miss Linden.
 Publicity committee, Mrs. Helen Wiley, Miss Gladys C. Sheldon.
Putnam patriot., 1919-01-17
DECLARE 5 PER
 CENT DIVIDEND
Building and Loan Association
 Has S10OO Income
New Series of Shares Beginning
 With January Now on Sale

A five per cent dividend at com pound interest was declared at the meeting of the Putnam Building < Loan association Tuesday night. In addition a new series of shares in ef feet the first of January was also vot- ed. The income of the association now amounts to nearly 5000 a month.
 According to the records there have been a few members lost from the association, but the gains more than make up for those who have left ond the association starts this year with the most f1ourishing condition of its steadily advancing career. The number of share holders has not grown to such an extent as in normal years and the effect of war loans, war drives and the many demands upon the purses of Putnam people is easily shown, but with the cessation of hostilities and the return of busi- ness to more normal conditions it Is expected that people will display a e-reater interest in investing their money along the lines of the associa- tion's plans.
 The annual meeting of the associa- tion will be Thursday night, at which the annual financial statement will be read
Putnam patriot., 1919-01-17

and gave the alarm. The fire was ia pile of boxes.
 Alphonse Boursier, chief of the Putnam fire department, said the first llarm came in at 11.40 and the next i've minutes after. He found the fro vas in a pile of boxes which were lnder a wooden ceiling which hsd taught fire.
 Ernest l.. Chandler, Putnam po- .iceman, when near the Congregn- | ional church saw man coming town Canal street toward him. He lsked the man where the fire was and
 s the latter turned the reflection of he fire showed that he wore glasses md had cap on. The man turned nd ran in the opposite direction.
 Joseph O. Harold of Putnam wa n bed at the Fox lumber yard and .ot uf to see if there was any fire here. He found none and dressed
 nd came up Canal street and met Howarth who was running, Howarth said: 'If anybody says anything to you say l was with you or they may 9ay l started the fire" Howarth at the time had on glasses, q cap and khaki trousers; he acted in nervous manner.
 On cross examination witness said he had known Howarth for ten years md hadn't been with him the night of the fire before he met the accused on Canal street.
 County Detective William T.. Jack son was next called. He knew How afth and saw him the day after the fire and talked with him in the jail iu relation to the fire. Howarth said he came to Putnam at o'clock, went to saloon and had two beers and class Of whiskey. There was a fight when the saloon closed After it was over Howarth went to Bruce's barn. He heard the alarm and went to the fire and met Joseph Harold and a man named Tatro and saw Officer Chandler Howarth said he talked with Harold and made the statement Harold attributed to him, stating he made the remark because he was afraid. Mr. Jackson and Officer Hick- ey went to Brooklyn jail with How arth, who said if he was let go he would never set another fire, would leave the state and quit drinking. Jackson met Howarth again at the jail and had another conversatioA with him.
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Putnam patriot., 1919-01-17
TURKEY FOR
 THE CHANGERS
Officers Installed and Then
 They Feast
Years Program Shows That Organ
 ixe tion Will Be Kept Busy

Installation of officers of Putnam Grange was Monday night in owlr hall, with Mrs. Mary Ross Munyan of Quinnatisset Grange, Thompson, = installing officer. She was assisted by Miss Edna Hall. These officers werD installed: Master, Mrs, Dorothy Jones Bartlett; overseer, Earle John son; lecturer, Marjorie c. BradfordS steward, Francis J. French; assistant steward, Howard c. Bradford; chap lain, Mrs. c. L. Adams; treasurer. Katherine Byrne; secretary, Mrs. FL sic c. Johnson; gate keeper, Raymond Durfee; Ceres. Hazel Johnson; Po- mona, Alice Devine; Flora, Pearl Perry; L. A. S., Dorothy Kennedys pianist, Ruth Bartlett; degree mas ter, Arthur Tourtellotte.
 A gavel was presented the grange by the chaplain, Mrs. c. l.. AdamA This gaval formerly belonged to Mrz Adams mother, and was presented to venerable woman when she. was pre- siding officer of the Daughters of Lib erty in Marlboro, Mass.
 Following the installation turkey supper was served by the work conn mittee, of which Mrs. Alice Kennedy is chairman. Although there was plen- ty for ali, the fact that only the bones were left testified to the skill and ex- cellent planning of the committee.
Putnam patriot., 1919-01-17
GAVE A TITHE
 TO HIS CHURCH
Will of Late Chester E. Child
 Provides $6O39.O1
Sterling Real Estate and National Bank Stock For Congregational
 Society

A tenth of his estate, or $603901, has been left to the Congregational church by the will of the late Chester E. Child, it was announced at the sa- uual meeting of the church Tuesday night. Mir. Child, a deacon of the church and for many years superin- tendent of the Sunday school, had al ways deemed it religious duty to co, ;rihute tithe or tenth of his in- ccme for support of the church and it's departments, in conformance with Biblical rule, and he had said many times that he had found his money re- turned to him in accord with the promise in scripture. When refer ring to the rule of tithing he never considered it as a business proposi- tion, but as religious principle, and he always declared the promise in holy writ had never failed.
 The will provides for the transfer ring to the church of twenty-one shares of stock of the First National bank, amounting to $3465, and real estate in the town of Sterling amount ing to $2350. There is also cash of $224.01 to be put on interest. The fund is not to be used for running ex- penses of the church, but will be for ~f fo1 poff in the church property.
 Election of these officers was an nounced: Deacon, George Harring- ton; clerk, Mrs. Walter A. Wheaton; collector and distributor of calen- dars, George Child.
 A report of the treasurer of the ecclesiastical society shows that S3S19.26 had been collected during the year and that of this amount all but S159.64, which represents cash on hand, had been expended. In addi- tion there is $500 in uncollected pledges that are considered good. The church property is valued at $45,o00, the parsonage at s5500, and the par ish house at s40OO. Other sources of income aside from the Child fund are the Louisa M. Aldrich fund of 5000 and the Clarissa c. Green fund of s100O. The liabilities amount to s6400.
 The report of the church treasurer shows that s450180 has been receiv- ed in collections and that all but
Putnam patriot., 1919-01-17
ANNUAL MEETING FIRST MA
 TIONAL BANK

The annual meeting of the stock holders of the First National Bank of Putnam was held in the banking rooms Tuesday afternoon. All of the old officers were reelected as follows
 President, Charles H. Brown.
 Cashier, c. Harold Gilpatric
 Directors, J. W. Cutler, Charles Fl. Brown, A. A. Houghton, L. E. Smith, R. H. Bradley, John o. Fox. c. H. Gilpatric, s. M. Wheelock, John A. Dady.
 The bank has had a prosperous year and the business is steadily in- creasing.
Putnam patriot., 1919-01-17
GRADUATES FROM HOSPITAL

Miss Mary E. Wright was one of the eighty young women graduating in the "Victory" class from the Mas sachusetts General hospital Tuesday night. Miss Wright graduated from Putnam High school in 1914. She is recovering from a severe attack of influenza, but was able to attend the exercises.
Putnam patriot., 1919-01-17
BOY SCOUTS TO RAISE $500

The Boy Scouts have made plans for Anniversary week, Feb. TIA. One of the objectives of the week ' to raise $500 for the work of the Boy Scouts of Putnam. Saturday, Feb- ath, is set. apart for this drive. Wa ask the citizens Of Putnam to help ue to realize this. A fall report of our weeks program will be published ae a later date. Watch for 1t and sec what we are doing. s..s.a.z.za.ssl <, s.1.
Putnam patriot., 1919-01-17
DUSEAULT-RICHlE

The marriage of Philip Duseauit and Alice Richie was celebrated at St- Mary's church Monday at 9 o'clock, a solemn high mass being sung by Rev. Charles F. Bedard.
Putnam patriot., 1919-01-17
RENAUD-DUROCHER

At 10 o'clock Monday high mass was sung for the marriage of Bar tholomew Renaud and Angina Du- rocher. Rev. J. J. Elty, Pomfret, sang the mass, assisted by Rev, A. Reuthier.
Putnam patriot., 1919-01-17
FR ANSELNn MAYOTTE KILLED IN FRANCE

teeg mfomh h thu Rev Ansem Mayote, ,formely cwa al n unm I Err Mayote eenhste dasa m He from his horse, - uiewhich aused hsd
Putnam patriot., 1919-01-17

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Weekly journal-miner., 1919-09-17
CHILDREN'S HOME MAN
 IS IN PRESCOTT (From Wednesdays Daily.)

Homeless children and childless : homes are being brought together by the Arizona Children's Home Asso- cation. according to State Superin- tendent W. L. Summers, who is ill the city from Tucson on official bus mess. and is stopping at Mrs. Dolby's for the week. During the past year. the home took care of 150 homeless children, and there are now in the institution 2S. awaiting homes.
 Death of one or more parents, de sertion of children or anything that make parents unfit to rear their off spring. are causes of homelessness which the assocation looks into. Ir many cases. the loss Of a home is but temporary. and the children can be returned to their parents by the institution.
 Arizona is one of the 3S states in which the association is working There are many orphanages carried on by states, orders and private charities, but these homes are not like orphanages. They are more like clearing house for helpless little ones. Adoptions are sought where the foster parents prove able and worthy of rearing the youngsters who range in age from day to II years.
 There is no state aid at present for the Tucson institution, but in time it is hoped that Arizona will appropri- ate a fund for this purpose.
Weekly journal-miner., 1919-09-17
WOMEN RANCHERS IN REG'LAR OLD GO-ROUND

BlEBEE-A knock-down fight between Mrs. Ida May McCamly and Mrs. Susie Laurimas. neighboring ranchers just over the divide near the Tombstone highway. ended in Justice James Allison's court. Mrs. Laurimas was arraigned on the charge Of assault, but released on the courts finding that the other woman was equally to blame.
 According to the testimony, Mrs. McCamly came to the Laurimas ranch and threatened to clean out the place" because the Laurmas cou- pie had been talking about her Harsh epithets were hurled. which ended in Mrs Laurimas knocking the woman down and threatening to kill her if she ever came to the ranch again according to witnesses.
 Mrs. Laurimas is the daughter of Bill Arnold, who furnished sensa- ton several years ago by promis- cuous shooting up of a road gang. killing one man and then ending his own life.