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Putnam patriot., 1920-10-22
START LEGAL BATTLE FOR
 POSSESSION OF THEATRE
Lessees Of Victory Moving Picture House Given Notice To Quit Landlord Claims Possession
Rights Under Lease Are In Dispu-Case May Be Carried T
 Court of Last Resort

fendant had failed to exercise his op- tion.
 Counsel in the case are J. F. Car penter and Searls, Russell X Bradford for the plaintiff, and Torrey & Geis- sler for the defendant.
 At the hearing on demurrer before Justice Morse, Monday morning, counsel for the defendant argued that the clause in question was a covenant on the part of the lessor to do one of two things-either to buy the person. al property or to give a further lease and that he was bound to do one or the other at the election or option of the lessee. He claimed that in the event that the person to exercise the option is not specifically named. then it is a fundamental rule of law that the lease is construed most favorably to the lessee.
 Counsel for the plaintiff argued and cited authority, that the termina- ton of the lease gave the lessor right to possession regardless of any GOV fildNl iDI q IuIttfSi ItdSS. | IdA dilA such covenant is but contract for a new lease.
 Justice Morse overruled the de- murrer and further proceedings will be had.
 It is apparent that if the plaintiff is right in his contention. that he had the right to elect whether he would buy She personal property at the agreed price or else give a further lease, he has ar alternative choice and may elect to take possession. On the other hand. if the defendants con tention that it is he who has the eiee- ton then he has the alternative of selling out at the agreed price or de manding furher lease, As the mat ter stands now, both parties want possession of the theatre, and who will finally have possession is what the courts will have to decide.
Putnam patriot., 1920-10-22
FORMER PUTAM GIRL
 DIES SUDDENLY
Mrs. Ethel Sullivan Flynn Sue cumbs to Heart Failure
 Sunday
Born In Putnam.--Gradaated Al
 Notre Dame Academy

Mrs. Edmund Flynn, formerly Miss Ethel Sullivan of this city, died sud denly at her home in Cambridge last Sunday from heart failure. She vas stricken n few days after the birth ox q second son. the other son being four years old.
 Mrs. Flynn was the daughter of MT and Mrs. James Sullivan. Her father was in the grocery business in Put nam for years, and was prominent m political circles. He died suddenly several years ago.
 Mrs. Flynn attended St. Marys school and then entered Notre Dame Academy of this city. from which she graduated. She was fine young wo- man, always pleasant to meet, and showing marks of unusual refinement She was employed for time as Iin- otype operator at the office or the Windham County Observer.
 Mrs. Flynn was married about SIX wears ago, her husband being an ar ehitect. She removed to Cambridge and soon her mother and her sister. Miss Alice Sullivan, followed She leaves her husband, mother, sister and two children.
 The funeral was Wednesday morn ing in Cambridge.
Putnam patriot., 1920-10-22
WARDEN BATTEY
 IS ON THE JOB
Spends Days and Nights In the Woods to Enforce Game
 Laws
Past Good Work Brought Him Feder-
 al Appointment

Harry k. Battey of East killingly, county game warden, who recently re- eeived the appointment of q deputy Federal game warden, Is busy protect ing the borders of this state from hunters coming over from Massachu- setts and Rhode Island without hunt ing license in this state.
 Through efforts which unearehed an underground railway for the dis posal of partridge and which resulted in the arrest of man with trunk ful of birds at New Haven, MT. Bat tev attracted attention of federal otfi- cers and through this attention he re- ceived his new appointment.
 Of course Mir. Battey has been un- popular with those who seek to hunt and fish illegally, but he has the back ing of the substantial citizens of the county in trying to enforce the game laws. He has done good work in this section and is feared by those who would otherwise disregard the laws.
 Recently Mir. Battey has been in the woods night and day. That this has been necessary is found in the fact that his night vigil has been re- warded by the arrest and punishment of George F. Andrews of Southbridge. Andrews was apprehended hunting coon in the town of Woodstock, was arrested and in justices court in that town paid fine and costs
 
 amounting to $47.S7.
 Clifford E. Andrus. also of South- bridge, was arrested by Warden Bat tey and paid costs of court amounting to $12.86 for hunting on Sunday.
 Marcus Klebert of Killingly was arrested by the warden for hunting without license. Klebert paid court costs. but no fine, his assessment De- ing $16.16. =
 Warden Battey says that 1t IS ms purpose to keep constant watch for yiolators of the game laws, and all or Windham county as we'll as adjacent territory in Rhode Island and Massa- chusetts will be under his earefui watchfulness.
Putnam patriot., 1920-10-22
JUDGE GRANTS INJUNCTION
 TO VICTORY THEATRE LESSEES
Nazaire Peloquin Temporarily Enjoined From Further Pursuing Summary Process
 Proceedings in Justice Court
Legal Possession Of Moving Picture House Trans
 ferred to Superior Court

orth that the petitioner IS entitled to lease for three years under the terms of the original lease. It WAS ak- legged that if busted from possession the petitioner would receive irrepsra- ble injury that could not be adequate ly compensated for at law,
 The legal battle over the possession of the theatre is now transferred to the superior court. the writ being re- turnable to the first Tuesday in De cember. At this time the lessecs will ask that a mandatory injunction be granted compelling Peloquin to give them further lease of three years, as the lessees allege is their right under the terms of the original lease. Dau- ages at law will also be asked for. In the meantime the defendants in tho proceeding snay seek to have the tenn porary injunction dissolved.
 The question in issue is AS to who has the option under paragraph of the lease setting forth that the lessor shall do one Of two things at the ex- piration of year--buy the property of the lessee at eighty five per cent of it's cost price, or renew the lease for a period of three years. Both parties are claiming that the right of election rests in them.
Putnam patriot., 1920-10-22

Attorney Charles l.. Torrey, eoun- sel for the lessees of the Victory The atre. appeared before Judge Gardiner Greene of Norwich. who was holding a short calendar session of the super for court at Willimantic. this Friday morning, praying that an interiocu- tory decree of injunction be granted, restraining Nazaire peloquin. owner of the Victory Theatre building. from further pursuing his summary process action to gain possession of the prem- ises used by the lessees. Messrs. AL pert and Novograd. for moving pie ture house. Following the exparte hearing the injunction was granted.
 The summary process action was begun before Attorney Ernest C.. Morse last Monday morning. The de- fendants demurred to the plaintiffs which set forth that the lease of the theatre had expired by lapse of time. and that plaintiff had demanded possession of the premises. The demurrer was everruled by the justice
 The attorneys for the defendants then prepared their prayer for an in junction temporarily restraining the plaintiff from further pursuing his summary process action and setting
Putnam patriot., 1920-10-22

4 legal battle has been started for the possession of the Victory Theatre on Main street. Begun before a jus tice of the peace in this city 1t may be carried to the supreme court of er- TOTS, the court of last resort in this state.
 The ease hinges on the construction of one clause in a lease issued to the present lessees in September, 1919, which expired October 1st of this year. At the expiration of this one year period the lessor, Nazaire Peloquin, gave notice to quit to Messrs. Jacob Alpert and David Novograd, the les sees. As the lessees did not give up the premises, writ of summary pro- cess was served summoning them to appear before Ernest c. Morse, a jus tice of the peace, to show cause why they did not quit possession.
 The clause in the lease which Is the bone of contention and under which the rights of the parties are i'll dis pute, reads as follows:
 Tt is agreed that at the end Of the present term of this lease said Pele- quin is either to buy from said Alpert all personal property belonging to said Alpert and used in connection with said theatre, at the rate of 65 per cent of the purchase price paid by said Albert, or said Peioquin. at the end of said year, will give said Albert a further lease of said theatre for the term of three yearss-and then fol- lows the terms, etc.
 The complaint in the summary process action set forth that the lease had terminated by expiration of time and that the lessor had claimed pos session and that Albert had not va eated.
 To this complaint the defendants entered demurrer on the ground that it was not alleged that the de-
Putnam patriot., 1920-10-22
FIRST DEGREE NEXT TUESDAY

Israel Putnam Lodge, l. o. 0. F., worked the initiatory degree on seven candidates at its regular meeting last Tuesday night. P. N. G. Arthur e. Loomis had charge of the work. The first degree will be worked next Tues day night. and as Putnam lodge puts ~, this degree i'll a most excellent ,,,anner large attendance is expect ed. Fairview Lodge of Groton wants Putnam degree team to work tnis ue- gree for them some time Tn the near future, and it is probable that an m terehange of degrees will be arranged
 At the meeting Tuesday night Hor- ace F. Wilder, manager of the Daiiy Enterprise of Marlboro. Mass, mem, Der and Past Noble Grand of Israel Putnam Lodge, was present.
Putnam patriot., 1920-10-22
DOCTORS MEET AT DANIELSoN

Physicians from all towns in the county gathered at Danielson, Thurs day. for the semi-annual meeting of the Windham County Medical Asso- citation, which was held at the Alta waugan Hotel, where dinner was served at 12.30 o'clock.
 Following the dinner the business session was held. The scientific ses- sion consisted of papers on Eczema" !" Dr. A. D. Marsh; Infant Feeding" 1" Nathaniel Hubbard; Medical Inspec- tion of Schools" c. T. Lamarche Mosquito Determination" Dr. w. F.. Britton, Connecticut Experiment Sta tion; obituary, Theodore R. Parker, C. E. Simons; obituary, Charles Hill, W. H. yudson.
Putnam patriot., 1920-10-22
 MRS. ROCKWELL DIES
Body To Be Brought to Woodstock
 For Burial

The body of Mrs. Elizabeth Rock we'll. widow of Dr. Frank Rockwell, New York. will be brought to Wood stock for burial beside her husband.
 Mrs. Rockwell died at Annapolis on Wednesday, The family for years have made Woodstock their summer home. and after the death of Dr. Rockwell also spent many winters at their country paice.
 One of Mrs. RockwelPs sons, Frank Rockwell, is an officer in the U. 5. Navy and stationed at Annapolis. An- other son, F. F. Rockwell, is ah illus trator and writer and lives in New Jersey.
Putnam patriot., 1920-10-22
GOVERNOR COX
 SPEAKS FROM GAR
Democratic Candidate Comes to Putnam On New Eng
 land Trip
Saws No One Is Arrested For Asking
 Him Any Questions

Sc far Putnam has had first hand view of four of the candidates that interest it's voters in the present eam- paign. Mr. Roosevelt came and while it can't be said that he conquered he did make a most pleasing impression on those who were at the Union sta tion to see him. Then came MT. Lake, already an old friend, and later Mir Lonergan, who. like the Republican Ieondidate for governor, claims Wind- ham county as his birthplace.
 Last of all. on Wednesday a considerable crowd had an opportuni- ty to see and to hear, briefly, Cover nor Cox of Ohio. The governor, on his way to Hartford and way stations from his big meetings in Boston and Cambridge. reached Putnam on the o'clock express from Boston. Fore warned. a crowd numbering about 3oo gathered at the railroad station. The train which besides the candidate 's private Pullman had several other extra cars, was so long that the gov ernor's ear came to a standstlll on the bridge over Front street and only a uortion of those who gathered to see him and hear him could get within a distance. Moreover, q passing freight locomotive drowned out the governors hoarse and tired voice. until the engineer took pity on the candidate and silenced his big machine.
 There were enough loyal Democrats at the station to give the governor sizeable cheer, after which he imme- diately began to speak. What the crowd saw and heard was man of the "typieal American business type, serious of expression and keen, whose countenance, man capable, whose face seemed to indicate that he was capable of thinking clearly and for himself, and at the moment, poiiti- cal candidate worn out and possessing only shred of voice nearing the end of terrific and wearing campaign.
 In the three or four minutes that he spoke the governor got in one small reference that did not pass unnoticed. This was when he said he was trav- cling from coast to coast teliing the people that he stood for new order of human living wherein this country did not stand for it's own selfish inter ests alone, but for the benefit and the welfare of the whole world and that at all his meetings anyone could ask questions without fear of arrest, that, in fact. no one, to his knowledge, had been arrested at a Cox meeting yet for asking a question of the candi- date.
 Above the roar of the engine on the side trael. and the motors passing be- meath the bridge on whieh his ear rested. these were about the only words that the crowd got for almost immediately the train began to move and with toe candidate still speaking it started slowly down the track and on it's way to Willimantic, Hartford and Waterbury, where the governor addressed large and very enthusiastic meetings.
Putnam patriot., 1920-10-22
SHOT ENTERS WINDOW
Attention of Officials Called to Hunt
 ing Within City Limits

When family on Grand View found some bird shot in the baby's crib, and the little one seemed to be badly frightened, they thought 1t wns about time to call the attention of officials 60 men or boys shooting in the neighborhood.
 It is against the law te use firearmns in the city limits. It k thought that some person or persons have bena shooting squirrels in the vicinity of Grand View and that some of the sAot came through the open window ~ home ard possibly hit the bahyr aeDqr the force had been practically enoo1-
 Prosecutions are liable to fellew 4 this custom is kept up. t is oo1A G~ legal and dangerous. sj,
Putnam patriot., 1920-10-22
TELEPHONE co. BEGINS WORK
Laying Conduit For Gable On Ps0-
 fret and Church Strssts

This Friaay morning gang of men employed by the telephone com pany began tearing up the amicite on the north side of Pomfret street te run an underground cable. The cen- duit will run to the corner of Church street and extend for way on thsf street. The only piece of amicite roadway that 1t will be necessary to disturb is from in front of the Labby block to the bridge over the river on Pomfret street.
 The common council had special meeting Tuesday evening to take up the matter of the eompany's petition to excavate and 1t was left in the hands of special committee with power to act. It. is expected that the work will be completed by the first of November.
 Alderman Padgett made a motion that members of the council and oth- CT city officials attend the funeral of Fr. Mayotte in body, and 1t was so voted.
Putnam patriot., 1920-10-22
PATROaMANO ON CARPET
 IS RETURNED TO DUTY

patroirnan Ernest Chandler was suspended by Captain of Police John Rulper. Saturday, for being absent without leave. The mayor and poiice committee held meeting, Monday evening and heard the charges. It was founa that Patrolman Chandler went out of town one night to play in an orchestra without notifying the cap tain. A few other incidents were also discussed The officer was gwen renrimand and returned to duty Tues day night.
Putnam patriot., 1920-10-22
HOME WEDDING WEDNESDAY EVENING
Miss Josephine Clifford Married to Clarence G. Webster
 By Brides Brother
Couple On Trip to White Mountains. -- Will Live In Willimantic

There was a pretty home wedding at the residence of Mrs. George W Clifford. 66 Ring street. at 6 o'clock "Wednesday evening, when her daugh- ter, Miss Josephine NJ. Clifford, was united in marriage to Clarence C. Webster, son of Mir. and Mrs. D. II. Webster, of Walnut street
 Before the bridal party entered the parlor Mrs. Carl T. Kent sang 70 Promise Me" accompanied on the piano by Mrs. c. F. Clifford. The nup- tial ceremony was performed by Rev Clarence Clifford of the First Baptist church, Fall River, brother of the bride. The double ring service was used.
 The bridesmaid was Miss Verna E. Clifford of Waterbury, the brides cousin. The best man was Maurice Taylor of Southbridge, brother of the bridegroom, and little Harold Barrett, nephew of the bride, was ring bearer. The wedding march was played by Mrs. Clarence Clifford.
 The home was tastefully decorated with autumn leaves, evergreen and here and there bouquets of coiored carnations. The ceremony was per formed in the presence of relatives and few close friends.
 The bride wore .white satin with Georgette trimmings, bridal veil and carried shower bouquet of bride roses, maiden hair fern and lilies of the valley.
 The bridesmaid wore sunset taheta and carried Ophelia roses.
 The bridegroom's gift to the bride was chime clock The brides gift to the bridesmaid was bar pin and to the ring bearer ring.
 The bride wore for travelling suit of duvetyn trimmed with seal collar, and a blue panne velvet hat trimmed with brown feathers.
 Refreshments of cake, ice cream, candy and fruit punch were served A feature was a large wedding cake which was cut by the bride and bride
 
 groom.
 Mir. and Mrs. Webster left for ab automobile trip to Portland, Me-, and the White Mountains. They are to live in a newly furnished home at 3s3 Jackson street, Willimantic, where MT. Webster is employed in Jordan Broth CTS, hardware store.
 Many pretty and useful presents were received by the couple. Guests were present from Providence, Fall River, Southbridge, Waterbury, Put nam and Worcester.
 Both Mir. and Mrs. Webster have been popular in the younger set in this city. Mrs. Webster has been bookkeeper at the Seder store for the past II years. She has been mem Der of the choir of the Congregational church and is a member of the Putnam Grange and is Noble Grand of Mizpah Rebekah Degree, |. 0. 0. r
 Mr. Webster was for some time en- ployed at the store of Chandler & Morse. He was in the navy during the war and saw service in the war zone
Putnam patriot., 1920-10-22
ODD FELLOWS LEAGUE
Local Lodge Forms Four Bowling
 Teams.-Season Opens Monday

Four bowling teams have been formed among members of Israel Put nam Lodge. I. 0. o. F. This league will play during the winter and there is much interest manifested in the first game to be played next Monday evening between teams l and 3
 The four teams are made up as fol l,ws: Team 1: Fred Allard (captain) D. Hall, W. H. Sharpe, H. Brown, A. Platt. Team 2: Robert Allard tap tain) Mark Klebart, A. King, |. Brooks, Glen Dow. Team 3: J. Ferns tcaptain), E. Bevis. A. Dawson, w. Phillips. Ray Allard. Team 4: c. Nichols (captain), W. Greene, J. Gif- ford, G. Clifford, E. Johnson
Putnam patriot., 1920-10-22
D. A. R. MEMBERS
 GIVE WHIST PARTIES

The whist parties given by the Eliz- abeth Porter Pptnam Chapter of the D. A. R. are a success socially and H. nancially.. The one given at the home of Mrs. s. Nikoloff last week netted over S2l. There were sixty-five pres ent. Several other members are plan- ming to give whists. One in the near future is to be given by Mrs- Mary Bishop and her niece, Mrs. Lewis \. Champlin, when they will open their new homes together.
Putnam patriot., 1920-10-22
FUND PASSES ,S2,OOO MARK

week Patriots Khnn Hospital Fund still under loOo we x of oft of possible
 
    
  More" The lis for the week is follows
Putnam patriot., 1920-10-22
FRIENDS GATHER
 FOR BIRTHDAY

Last Saturday was the birthday of Irwin Tourtellotte, Oak Hill. Pop has many friends in Putnam and they don't forget that every twelve months he is one year older. Saturday night number of his acquaintances called at his domicile, knocked on the door, and inquired if Pop" was in. Pop was very much in, in fact almost n bed but he donned some of his cloth ing and welcomed his guests III ms peculiar and whole-hearted way.
 The party brought refreshments, including a large birthday cake, and during their stay presented him hve dollar gold piece.
Putnam patriot., 1920-10-22
PARENT-TEACHER
 TO GIVE RECEPTION

Next Tuesday evening, Oct. 26th, the Parent-Teachers' Association Will hold it's annual reception at the High School hall at 8 o'clock. All parents and friends are cordially invited. There viA be a program of. reading and -us;c. Dancing will follow, with a general social time.
Putnam patriot., 1920-10-22
MRS. DARLING IMPROVING

The many friends of Mrs. Arthur Darling, Pomfret Landing correspond ent for The Patriot, will be glad to hear that there has been a decided change for the better in her condition today. Mrs. Darling has been desper- asely i'll for over a week at the Day Kimball Hospital.
Putnam patriot., 1920-10-22
THE WINTER TELEPHONE Di-

Tho Winter issue of the Connecu- ,,. Te,enhone Directory goes to press Monday, November ist. All cnahses or additions in present listings must be aryaneed for on or before Novem- har 1t in o-der to appear in this is- sue.
 rx.r s0I,rHERN NEW ENGLAND
 TELEPHONE COMPANY.
Putnam patriot., 1920-10-22

worst conduct of public men isa pub- lie office that has ever occurred m American history.
 The Republican party richly de- serves defeat on November End; and I for one am proud to think that the local paper of my home town has the courage to put patriotism above party and fearlessly take it's stand for the greatest moral issue that has con franted the American people since slavery.
 Sincerely,
 HAMILTON HOLT.
Putnam patriot., 1920-10-22

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 Club 2.00 Miss Constance Holt 2o.ou Mrs. Eleanor A. Bennett 200 Edward A. Bowen 5oU.oo Frank o. Davis DUO N A Ballard lo.oo "A Friend 5.oo q Lawrence Perkins 5000 Russell Perkins oo.oo
Putnam patriot., 1920-10-22

Horace F. Wilder, formerly in the newspaper business here and now Of Marlboro. Mass, was a caller in town Tuesdav. He accompanied the Eide kins. of Marlboro, who furnished the entertainment for the Eagles Ladies Night
Putnam patriot., 1920-10-22

The county commissioners held q meeting at the county jail at Brook lyn, Wednesday They will soon make public their annual report.
The Washington herald., 1920-05-19
DRIVING PARK ENTRIES

First Raee-Five furlongs: Fire
fly I'd, 109; Billow. 1903; Aberdeen,
112: Chow, 1lS: Miss Adrianne, 109 ;
Cliff Light, l12; Coombs, IFS; Tuft,
lis.
Second Race-About five fur
longs: Pokey Jane. 100: Martha
Luckett. 1903; Flying Frog, los; Re-
contense, 110; Torquato I'd, lis; Rid
die, 100: Dots, 103: Safranor, no;
Propaganda, lis: Armant, lis.
Third Race-Seven furlongs: Lady
Ward. 102; White Haven. 107: Bill
Simmons, 112: Litholick. 112: Huz-
zas, lis; Crystal Day, 1O2; Clip, ll2:
Pasdechance. 112; kingling, I'd. 112.
Fourth Race Seven furlongs:
Afranc Tireur. 90; Beck and Call,
90: Mock Orange, 1903; Mumbo Jum-
bo, l04: King John. los: A Sunny
Hill, 1903; Bright Gold. 101: Brother
Mclean. 1O4; Napoli. 107: Mars
Hughes, los; A. G. Z. Hall entry.
Fifth Race - Seven furlands:
Sadie D. 100; Charming. 1l0; Miss
Sweep, 1lo; Left Fielder. us; Old
Red. 107: Dalroz, ITO; Daisy L, 110;
Senator Broderick, lis.
Sixth Race-Seven furlongs: Ko-
ran. l02: Hackamore, 107; Hong
kong. ITO; El Mahdi, 107; Redland,
10; Pibroch, 110.
seventh Race-Seven furlonss:
'Padua Ump). los; Yankee Notions,
112; Lariat, 112; Sir William John
son. ll2; Wand. 107; Galley Head,
liz; Stirup. 112; Manokin, liz.
Apprentice allowance claimed.
weather clear; track fast.