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Putnam patriot., 1920-01-30
OFFERS COMMERCIAL COURSE

Monday, Feb. 2, an entering class will be organized in the Seeretarial and Commercial department of the State Normal school at Willimantic. The principal of the school, George H. Shafer, has planned this course to meet the growing demand for well prepared teachers to teach conner cial subjects in the high schools of this state. It is apparent that the present scarcity of teachers is likely to become a menace to our country.
 Among the courses offered will be found: Shorthand, typewriting, bookkeeping and accounting, English arithmetic, penmanship, education and supporting subjects. The instruc- tion- is thorough and the department is well equipped with office machin- cry and fixtures.
 Expenses are reduced to a mini mum. There is no charge for tuition textbooks and all apparatus are free; there is a fee of ten dollars, payable annually, which is to cover the cost of supplies used. This fee is the only charge. Students who enter must present evidence of high school grad nation.
 This is a splendid opportunity to secure a thorough secretarial or com mercial education. Anyone interest ed may communicate with the Direct or of the Commercial Department, State Normal School, Willimantic, Connecticut.
Putnam patriot., 1920-01-30
BRAVE CHILDREN
 TELL THE STORY
Youngsters Acted Heroicaily In Facing the Crazy Brook
 lyn Slayer
Tell How It Happened When Testify
 ing At Inquiry

Acts of heroism on the part of ehil- dren who escaped with their lives when Victor Lipponen, the craze Brooklyn farmer, went on his death dealing rampage among his neighbors came to light before the coroner's in- quest, held at Danielson on Monday
 Charles E. Ray, II, whose mother is recovering from severe injuries in fiicted by Lipponen, at the Day Kim ball hospital, told the coroner how he did his best to save his mother and sister. The sister was killed. Charlie made an effort to get his fathers rife from a room near the kitchen. This effort nearly cost him his life, for the crazed man swung at him just as he was passing through the door. The little fellow lodged the blow. Before he could get the rifle Lipponen made off and so the boy went to the home of a neighbor to tell the story
 Stephen Ritter and his sister Ce- celia, told of witnessing the killing of their father in front of their home ane of how the mad man chased the little girl, who eluded him.
 Stephen rushed to the house and seized his fathers gun, but when he returned Lipponen had given up chas- ing Cecelia and had gone off in his sled. The deep snow prevented the lad from catching up with Lipponen and revenging the death of his father and putting Lipponen beyond doing further harm.
 The inquest developed more evi- enced of how ferocious Lipponen was for it brought out that Lipponen had attacked a dog, gashing its side with several blows from his axe.
 The inquest has not been complete ]
Putnam patriot., 1920-01-30
FIRES BULLET
 INTO HIS NECK
Vernon Bowen of Eastford Tries to Commit Suicide
 In Slaughter House
Not Seriously Injured.---Says He ls
 Sorry He Didn't Succeed

Vernon Bowen, &C.,, son of A. M. Bowen, Eastford, went to his fathers slaughter house west of Eastford Will lage last Monday afternoon and tried to commit suicide by firing a bullet into his neck. The bullet en- tered behind the ear and it's course was upward. It lodged in the flesh and was extracted at the Day Kimball hospital, where Bowen is recovering.
 It was about 3 o'clock Monday af- ternoon that Bowen was discovered making his way slowly from the slaughter house to the road. Blood was flowing from his neck and it was at first thought he had cut his throat.
 As the doctor in Eastford was out of the village an automobile was se- cured and Bowen was brought to the hospital after hard journey through the snow that took over two hours /
 Dr. Overlook made an examination and found that the bullet had not in fictei serious wound. It was ex- tracted and Bowen is not in danger. Bowen has said that he is sorry that he did not fire another shot and fin- ish the job. He has been in poor health for some years and is trou- bled with insomnia. It is thought that despondency over ill health caused him to attempt his own life.
Putnam patriot., 1920-01-30
TROLLEY CAR AND MOTOR BUS
 IN COLLISION

While coming west on Grove street one of the large motor busses and a trolley car collided near Wilkinson street, Sunday morning, and five win dows of the trolley ca$ were broken.
 Passengers who were in the bus say that the vehicle was on the trolley track and that the sides were so bank ed with snow that it could not turn out. The motorman of the car pro- ceeded to the top of the hill and when the bus driver requested him to back the car so that the bus could pass the request was refused.
 In trying to turn out through the bank of snow the rear end of the bus sideswiped the car.
 It is said that there is keen rivalry between the motor bus and trolley lines and that several differences be- tween men in charge of the busses and cars have taken place at different times.
Putnam patriot., 1920-01-30
INSTALLATION AND SUPPER

Mizpah Rebekah Lodge held It's an nual installation Wednesday eve hing and Pres. Mrs. Hattie M. Fisher of New Haven and Vice Pres. Mrs Grace E. Wiley of Norwich were present; also District Deputy Mrs Mary E. Lovett and suite of win mantle. who conducted the installa ton in a most satisfactory manner A supper was rendered to the assem- bly officers, officers-elect and returns ocers. The following were installed for the coming year:
 N. G., Josephine M. Clifford.
 V. G., Chrystabel N. Clifford.
 R. s. N. G., Julia K. Loomis.
 L. s. N. G., Lillian McGarry
 R. s. V. G., Alice E. Kennedy.
 l., s. V. G., Elsie K. Johnson
 Sec, Dorothy L. Kennedy.
 Treas, Louise I. Dawson.
 Conductor, Rhoda D. Moss.
 Chaplain, Mrs. Ida Klebart.
 Warden, Aline Hogan.
 I. G., Doris Carver.
 Q. G., Earle Johnson.
 After the meeting refreshments ol salads, sandwiches, cake and conee were served to all the members. A number of visitors from the Daniel son lodge was also present.
Putnam patriot., 1920-01-30
woMAN,s CIVIC CLUB MEETS

There was meeting of the CIVIC Club in the Chamber of Commerce rooms, Thursday afternoon. It was we'll attended.
 The address of the afternoon was given bv Mrs. F. D.. Harrison o1 Woodstock, who spoke on History o' the political parties and reasons 1oi forming 8 third party" The address was prepared after considerable In vestigation and was most enilghten, ing and instructive talk. The Patrlo' has made arrangements to print the address in next weeks issue, as Il will be read with much interest.
 The next meeting of the club vii be held Thursday afternoon, Feb. lZ and local speaker will give an aa dress on some topic of civic interest.
Putnam patriot., 1920-01-30
ELKS DANCE
 FOR CHARITY
Eighth Annual Ball Held in Union Hall Monday Evening
 We'll Attended
Fine Music and Pretty Decorations. --Luncheon Served In Lodge
 Rooms

The eighth annual Charity Ball of Putnam Lodge of Elks was held in Union hall. Monday evening. and was well attended.
 The decorations were by Simons X Fox, Hartford ,and the ceiling and side walls of the hall were hidden from view by flags and bunting of the national colors. The letters, "B. P O. E.," outlined in colored electric lights, were used as center piece fol the stage.
 Fay's orchestra of Providence fur. nished the music for concert pro gram and for the dancing. This or ganization is one of the best orches- tras in New England and each mum. Der received generous applause.
 The grand march formed at 9 O. clocy, led by Grand Exalted Ruler w J. Bartlett and Mrs. Bartlett. Second in line were Esteemed Leading Knight Edward w. Mullan mad Mrs. Mullan and following them were Past Exaltec Ruler George Lewis, Jr., and Miss Rachel Brady.
 Following the march and circls there was dancing until Il o'clock when the Eiks' toast was given by th' Grand Exalted. Ruler. After anothe' waltz there was iiAsssmission, when f' luncheon was served in the Elks lodge rooms in the Elks' block. The tickets this year were thre' dollars a couple. This included wa tax, checking, fruit punch and thu luncheon. This new departure prove' very satisfactory.
 The eighth annual was -a financia and social success and once more [ Ut nam Lodge has furnished a socia event that was enjoyed and at thu same time provided fund to be uset for charitable purposes.
 The committee of arrangement was made up of Ralph E. Thurston Prosper Vegiard, w. J. Bartlett, Ed ward w. .MuIlan, Omer J. Milot, M H. Delaney, E. R. Sherman, Eugene Muir. Ralph E. Thurston was fool director and John Lynch his assistant The aids were Louis E. Kennedy, A M. Towne, Gaston A. Maindon, Franl Grablinski.
Putnam patriot., 1920-01-30
CARPENTERS JOIN
 IN WALK OUT
Emrauyes of the Torrington Bnslding Co. Have Criev-
 ances and Quit
Matter Adjusted and Men Went te
 Work Tuesday

Last Saturday the carpenters em' uloyed by the Torrington Building Company, engaged in building the ad- dition to the Manhasset Manufactu ing Company's mill, threw down then saws end hammers and quit work.
 As near as could be learned, Shf trouble arose when laborers were ss' to work laying plank flooring or dr1v- ing nails or doing some kind of worE that the carpenters claimed no one but union carpenters should do. Il was also statad that little more pas was added to the other grievances,
 The matter was adjusted satisfac torily and the men went back 'e work Tuesday.
 The large addition is badly needed bv the Manhasset Company, TOT ma chinery is already on the ground ready to be set up when the,baiAing is com pleted.
Putnam patriot., 1920-01-30
LIEUTENANT DAVIS
 IS HELD BY MEXICANS
Was Forced to Land in Mexico While Carrying
 Military Message
Putnam Boy and Graduate of the Putnam High
 School ,e

men for the aviation service. Davh re-enlisted and has been given the rank of lieutenant.
 Lieutenant Davis has cxpremo1 himself as fond of the service and haD written home frequently and has Ge. ten spoken of his companion, Lieuk Grimes. The last letter received fre0 hnm by his parents was about twe weeks ago.
 Dispatches from Brownville, Texaat Thursday. stated that aviators wsrs on the Mexican border waiting psz- mission to carry gasolene and oil ts the stranded aviators. Major ToYru4 commander of the Mexican troep8 telegraphed the Mexican war depart ment recommending such permiasien.
 Davis and Grimes are still at GueE> rero. Mexican village 140 miles wo1e of Matamoros, according to latest ais- vices at Fort Brown. It was said tko two flyers probably would remafn there until they are able to bring sue their machine, the landing of whtcA was forced by exhaustion of the sup- ply of gasoline after the aviators hnd become lost in fog. They are nee prisoners. except in technical sens& it was said at Fort Brown, and arc b. ine shown every courtesy by Mexican officials.
Putnam patriot., 1920-01-30
EXTEND TIME OF
 NINTH SERIES
Officers of Putnam Building X Loan Association Want to
 Sell 2,O0O Shares
Annual Meeting and Election of Off. eers, Tuesday Night.-Address
 By Atty. Paul s. Chapman

At the annual meeting of the Put
 nam Building & Loan Association
 held in Union hall, Tuesday evening, it was voted to keep the ninth series
 issue of shares open for thirty days.
 This means that those wishing to
 subscribe for shares may do so with
 out paying a fine. Fifteen hundred
 shares have been sold in the present
 series, and the goal now being aimed at is 1000 shares.
 The meeting was called to order by the president, L. K. Smith. There
 were about 150 present. After the
 president had briefly outlined the or
 ganization and growth of the associa-
 tion, had alluded to the fact that the Eagles had allowed the association the
 use of the hall for half price, and had welcomed the members, the secretary
 read the call for the meeting. The election of officers was by ac- clamation. As Mir. Smith refused to
 serve further, John G. Johnson was elected president; Alexander Gilman, first vice president; w. J. Bartlett, second vice president; John M. Dean, Jr., third vice president; W. F.. Moss, treasurer; M. H. Geissler, secretary; H. J. Thayer, Omer J. Milot, E. E.. Kent, H. J. Smith, Oscar Dugas, G. H.. Gilpatric, Ray Bosworth, board of management.
 The matter of paying the secretary a salary was taken up. It was unani- meusly agreed that he was entitled to compensation. It was finally voted that the secretary's salary should be $200 per year.
 The president then presented At torney Paul s. Chapman of Bridge port to the meeting as the speaker of the evening.
 MT. Chapman, who is former Put nam boy and who has become inter- ested in building and loan associations I in Bridgeport, gave an informal talk on the subject, treating it from the angles of the members who join to save and those who join to become borrowers.
 MT. Chapman was here when the association was formed, and thought Putnam had had about the normal ex- perience. The present campaign, he said, is in line with what is being done elsewhere, and he thought that the number of shares ought to reach 2,OOe in the present series, and 1t was through his suggestion that the issue is kept open another month. For the benefit of those who did not quite understand the details of the association, MT. Chapman told just how the plan worked; how it led to systematic saving at a good rate of interest, compounded semi-annually. and how it allowed a share holder to
 borrow money with which to build his own home and then by monthly pay
 ments at the end of twelve years tc own the home free from encumbrance
 It was half past nine when MT. Chapman finished. A vote of thanks
 was given him for coming to Putnam
 to help the work here. The meeting
 then adjourned.
Putnam patriot., 1920-01-30
MRS. LIPPONEN
 LEAVES HOSPITAL
Was Taken to Home of Frienl1s In Canterbury Wednear
 day
Mrs. Ray, Another Axe viesim, Ceo-
 tinuss to Improve

Mrs. VicAsv kipnnnAn ef HrsekfA whose husbAdd became craxsd an6 killed four people with an axs bol fore committing suicide, was din- charged from the Day Kimball hent pital, Wednesday morning. and VI taken to the home of friends in Car terbury. Mrs. Lipponen was one - hre husbands victims. Her life w1B saved by her rolling from the be9 where she lay when he made his C, tack upon her. She received slight scalp wounds and it was feared that the fright and exposure, courss9 with the wounds, would cause hef death.
 Mrs. Charles Ray, who was more seriously injured and whom it wa not thought had chance for recov- cry, is still improving, but it will hs some time before she is able to leave the institution.
Putnam patriot., 1920-01-30
CHARLIE CHAPLIN

The kiag of all come iians, the in- imitable Charlie Chaplin, will be seen in his newest and latest film come iy, "A Day of Pleasure" at the Bradley theatre, on Tuesday, Feb. 3rd. "A Day of Pleasure," with Charlie mems just what is says, and more ughs are crowded into this one picture than all his others combined, in fact it F as funny as Shoulder Arms" Baal in mind this is net repeater, and this is the first showing in Putnam, Adv
Putnam patriot., 1920-01-30
STOLEN AUTOS ARE
 FOUND IN PUTNAM
Two Cars Already Located and Investigation Is
 Being Made
pos;c. Believe Owners Victims of Organized
 Band of Auto Thieves

no means of telling from whom the cars were stolen until the transit of the cars from the factory to Putnam is traced.
 While in these two instances there is no- doubt that the cars were pur- chased in good faith by their present owners, the officers believe that this section of the country may be being used as disposal district for second hand cars by an organized band of auto thieves in some of the large cit ies, and the matter will be thoroughly investigated before the matter IS dropped.
 It is understood that one man tried to sell his car in Boston but was un- able to do so because the dealers there, ever on the alert, after exam ing the car told hin the ear had prob- ably been stolen.
Putnam patriot., 1920-01-30
HAMBY PUT TO DEATH IN CHAIR

Here Goes! Good Bye Everybody! These were the parting words of Cor ion Fawcet Hamby, the bandit who held up the East Brooklyn SavingB Bank on October 13, 1918, and sho& the assistant treasurer and Dewitt Peal, former Abingdon boy. the paying teller.
 Hamby was the most unusual pris- oner ever incarcerated at Sing Sing prison and from the first has main tained that he wanted to die.
 Hamby left message for young men: q don't want to appear in thu light of a moralist," he said, but you can tell other young men for m never to start going wrong. Oneo you start you never can stop"
Putnam patriot., 1920-01-30

State and local police officials and members of the automobile depart ment are interested in the finding of two stolen automobiles in Putnam, While the cars are still in the posses sion of owners here, who paid good money for them, the police say there Is no doubt that the cars were stolen from their rightful owners and resoid It is believed that the present owners are innocent victims. While the cars have been left in possession of the Putnam owners, investigation is be. ing made to establish the identity of the cars from tho factories where they are built.
 It has been found, according to the officers, that number plates used Tn identification have been changed ano other marks abliterated. There is
Putnam patriot., 1920-01-30
BIG MOTOR BUS WILL CARRY 30
 PASSENGERS

Fred Gagnon, who runs fleet of motor busses between Putnam, Me chanicsville and the Grosvenor-Dales, has ordered a new Packard bus which will seat 30 passengers and will be the largest in this section of the state
 The busses make half hourly trips to Mechanicsville and hourly trips to the Grosvenor-Dales, giving excellent service. The business has ilcre ease greatly since the lines were installed Everything is being done to attract passengers to the bus lines and Mir. Gagnon states that the Grosvenor- Dale trade is now coming to Putnam instead of going to Webster.-Adv.
Putnam patriot., 1920-01-30
CABARET DANCE FOR DAY KIM.
 BALL HOSPITAL

In place of the annual Valentine Tea, given for years by the Woman's Board of the Day Kimball hospital for the purpose of raising money, this year will be cabaret dance in Union hall on Saturday evening, Feb. 14th.
 The plans are now being mature and will include an evening of danc- ing and acts of vaudeville. There will be good music and the affair will prove a pleasing diversion.
 The annual entertainment at this season was first started as an ami versary observance of the birth of Day Kimball, to whom the hospital is a memorial.
Putnam patriot., 1920-01-30
PETTY THIEvERY TRACED TO
 SCHOOL PUPIL

At a session of the city court in chambers Monday afternoon a boy pleaded guilty to petty thefts from students who have been attending the evening classes. The value of the things taken was small. After some good advice the lad was placei or probation and the case continues to see how he behaves.
Putnam patriot., 1920-01-30
FORMER PUTNAM COUPLE MAR
 REED

Announcements have been received of the marriage ia Portland, this state of Rev. Frank W. Barber and Miss Leila Clement. both formerly of Put nam, where Mir. Barber lived while superintendent of rural schools
 MT. Barber removed from Putnam some years ago. His wife died over a wear ago. Miss Clement, who is a sister of Mrs. Barber, was a book keeper in the store of Chandler & Morse.
Putnam patriot., 1920-01-30
LUNDsTRoM-GARDNER MATCH

There is a growing interest in tn wrestling match to be staged in SG Johns hall, Providence street, Satu1- lay evening, Feb. 7th. Lundstrom b training for the match at the Y. Y c. A. in Norwich. He is a North Grosvenor-Dale boy and all of tho fans in this section are looking for ward to seeing him in action. Pink Gardner is champion welterweight and the two men have come together at Schnectady, where Gardner won the match.
 For the semi-final Al Ventres of Berlin will meet John Kaletchitz of Eastford. Kal recently came to the country from New York, where he has often performed at the mat game
Putnam patriot., 1920-01-30
HARRY STRoMBELIS TO RETURN
 IN THE SPRING

A letter has been received from Harry Strcmhelis, who went to Greece ast April to visit relatives, in which he says that he found his mother and brothers alive and that he will prob ably return to Putnam in the spring, bringing his relatives with him.
 Mr. Strombelis also wrote that he was to be married during the holidays.
Putnam patriot., 1920-01-30
MISS NORA COLE DIED THIS
 MORNING

Word was received in Putnam of the death in Chelsea, Mass, this Fri day morning of Miss Nora Cole.
 Miss Cole was the adopted daugh- ter of the late MT. and Mrs. Stephen Cole. Mr. Cole was a former land- lord of the City Hotel and the family lived here for years.
Putnam patriot., 1920-01-30
WILLIAM P. VAUGHAN DEAD

William P. Vaughan died at his home in Providence Thursday night.
 Mir. Vaughan was for years con- nected with the Putnam Manufactur- ing Company in this city and was the father of George Vaughan, formerly the company agent here.
Putnam patriot., 1920-01-30
TURKEY DINNER FOR SUNDAY
 SCHOOL GLASS

The members of the Alpha Delta class of the Congregational Sunday school were entertained at turkey dinner at Arnold's Sea Grill by Mrs. c. D. Arnold. Following the dinnes the members had sewing bee.
Putnam patriot., 1920-01-30
CENSUS NEARLY COMPLETED

Men engaged in taking the census of Putnam have nearly complete their work and it is reported that ht- tie or no trouble has been experlenc- ed. It is believed that Putnam will show substantial gain in population over the census of 1910.
Putnam patriot., 1920-01-30
D. A. R. WHIST

AD. A. R. whist will be held at the home of Mrs. c. H. Gilpatric, Seward street, on Wednesday afternoon, reo- ruary 4th, from three to five o'clock. Subscription thirty-fve cents.
Putnam patriot., 1920-01-30
ENGINE AND CABOOSE OFF THE
 IRON

While passing over a crossover in the Putnam railroad yard, Thurs lay morning, a large locomotive of the 5000 type and caboose left the rails. The engine and car were put back on the iron by spare engines in the yard and no damage was done
Putnam patriot., 1920-01-30
DISTRICT NURSE ASSOCIATION
 MEETING

There will be meeting of the u1re srict Nurse Association in the Chn1 Der of Commerce rooms TueSd1 Gaing, Feb. 3rd. It 2 esclQ body eordiallE f-
Putnam patriot., 1920-01-30
ANNOUNCEMENT

On page No. 10 of this issue will be found local news printed in French for the benefit of our French readers. This column will be weekly feature of The Patriot.
Putnam patriot., 1920-01-30
AVIS

Sur la dixieme page de notre
 journal d'aujcurd'hui, vous trou-
 verez une colonne des nouvelles
 imprimees en Francais pour le
 benefice de nos abonnes de langue Franchise. Nous continuerens ees nouvelles publications chaque se- maine.
Putnam patriot., 1920-01-30
SALVATION ARMY

There will be special meetings this Friday evening and Saturday an Sunday evenings. This evening Cap. tain Addy of Norwich will speak an
 Saturday and Sunday evenings Staff Captain and Mrs. Sewers of Hartfora viii have charge. Special features fos the weekend meetings. All welcome
Putnam patriot., 1920-01-30

The Patriot for scoops.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1920-11-19
HEMPHILL EXPLAINS
ORGANIZATION OF
NEAR EAST RELIEF
Prominent New York Banker
Says Aim Is 1000 Relief
of Starving Peoples.

"Just what Is the Near East Relief
is the question that many people are
asking whose interests have been
awakened to the terrible conditions
existing In the Leyant today" says
Alexander j. Hemphill, President OF
the Guarantee Trust Company and
well known New York banker and
fnancier. .In prosaic facts. the Near
East Relief is body Incorporated by
act Of Congress the object OF which is
TO provide relief and to assist In the
repatriation, rehabilitation and re-es-
adjustment of suffering and dependent
people OF the Near East and adjacent
areas: to provide for the care Of or
phans and widows and to promote the
social. economic and industrial well