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Putnam patriot., 1920-09-24
MACDONALD FOR SENATOR
BEATS CHILD BY TWO VOTES
Convention dominates Putnam Man For Third
Time Gets Solid Delegation of Putnam
Thompson and Kilngy
Woodstock Urges Its Candidate For Nomination
Custom and Courtesy

killingly-E. l.. Darbie, C. f. Aver,
Ralph Young. j. N. Tucker
Putnam--Charles L. Torrey, A. A.
Brodeur, Arthur Keith, Archibald
Macdonald, Jr.
Thompson +. Reardon, Fred O.
Stone, omer Loiselle, Carl +. Ander-
son.
Maryland Harris. DIR.
+. r. Pike, W. IL. Stoutenburg, h. w.
Bates.
+. l., Darbie of Danielson placed in
nomination the name of Senator Mac
donald. saying that four years ago
and two years ago the gentleman
from Putnam was nominated and
elected, He said that the gentleman's
record was enough of an endorse
ment. He said that there was feel
ing in killingly, and he believed it ex-
listed in other towns in the district,
THAT when you have good man in
office, keep him there"
DR.. Pike of Woodstock then placed
in nomination the name of Judge
Clarence IL. Child of Woodstock. He
emphasized the fact that by courtesy
and custom, which is founded on fair
ness. the nomination. should go to
Woodstock He said he wished to pre-
sent the name of man who was wor-
thy of the honor without In any way
contradicting the statement about the
other nominee. He said that his can
ddate represented the best of Ameri-
ean spirit aud the best of American
ism, and had served MS representative
with a good record,
In seconding the nomination. Wei
come Davis of Eastford spoke at some
length, also emphasizing the matter Of
custom handed down of nominating a
senator in rotation from the various
towns In the-district. He said that he
knew there were those who thought
that larger eenters like Putnam should
have more say" and pointed out
that they did for they had four votes
in the convention, where Eastford had
but two votes. He alluded to the fine
record of the senator elected from
Eastford eight years ago, and the re-
duction of the state debt during that
session. He said that it showed that
the interests of the state were as well
served by representative from East
ford as by those Of the larger towns.
This was all of the nominations,
and the vote was by roll call, resulting
as above stated
The chairman appointed DR.. 81 r.
Pike, Arthur Keith and J. +. Reardon
to notify the candidate Of his nomina-
ton and to escort him to the room.
Continued on Page SIM
Putnam patriot., 1920-09-24
FIND PUTNAM Girl.
AFTER FIVE YEARS
Daughter of Manoug Moonji-
han, Walnut Street, Locat-
ed In Armenia
Search Continues For Three Other
Children.-Wife Returns

After FIVE years Search for his
three missing daughters, Manoug
Moonjihan of No 66 Walnut street,
Putnam, an Armenian employed as a
wood worker by James B. Tatem &
Company, received word Thursday
that the oldest had been found
through the efforts of the Near East
Relief, He hurried to the Near East
state Headquarters in Hartford Thurs
day afternoon, deposited $3.50 for
her transportation, together with the
necessary affidavits, and returned
home with the happy prospects of see
ing his little Martha within few
months.
II have waited five years; can
wait two months more" he said. with
tears creeping from the corners of his
hollow eyes and coursing down his
lined dark-skinned face, as he count
ed out a roll of twenty and fifty dol
Jar bills for f. H. MeDonough, state
director of the Near East Relief. who
sent out the information that resulted
in the finding of Martha last Satur-
day.
Just before the war began, Mrs.
Moonjihan and fer three children re
turned TO Turkey ana Armenia for a
visit. At the entrance of Turkey into
the conflict, mother and daughters
were separated in the many deporta-
lions made by tne Turks. When all
trace was lost and &c word received
from them, the distracted father
sought aid of the Near East Relief
and last February Mrs. Moonjihan
was found and brought back t. Put
nam.
Last April State Director Melon
ough sent out searcl ers through Near
East channels in an attempt TO find
the lost children. Thursday state
headquarters got word that the oldest
daughter, who is HOW 16 years old,
had been found September Is in the
town of Husenig, near Harpoot. This
information brought the father to the
Near East office with affidavits signed
and witnessed by Notary Public f. Z.
Morse of Putnam. and with the trans
portation money. Unless unforeseen
obstacles develop. Martha will be IN
Putnam within two months.
The Near Eas, Relief is continuing
its search fer the other two children,
.yno. according to latest information,
may be living in Beirut.
Putnam patriot., 1920-09-24

Senator Archibald Macdonald of
Putnam was nominated to succeed
himself as senator in the 2sth district
senatorial convention held in the Put
nam city court room last Saturday af-
ternoon, winning over his opponent,
Judge Clarence IL. Child of Wood
stock, by vote of - to 10. Macdon-
aid received the solid vote of Putnam.
Killingly and Thompson delegates,
while Judge Child was solidly support
ed by Woodstock, Eastford and Ash
ford. DR.. +. r. Pike of Woodstock.
who placed Judge Child's name before
the convention. moved that the NOM
ination be made unanimous. which
was done.
The convention was called to order
by Chairman +. L. Darhie of the SEN
Putnam patriot., 1920-09-24
EVERETT J. LAKE WILL
ADDRESS MEMS CLUB

Everett j. Lake, Republican nom
inee for governor of Connecticut, will
make an address at the opening an
nual banquet Of the Mems Club Of
the Second Congregational church.
The banquet will be held in the
church gymnasium at 7 o'clock We'd
nesday evening. September 18th. and
will be served by the ladies Of the
Alpha Delta class Of the Sunday
school.
Mr.. Lake spent two years overseas
and will probably relate some Of his
experiences while in France.
Members Of the club and those who
might become members are invited.
The arrangements are in charge Of
the president. William l.. Macdonald.
The club forum will begin the sea
sons sessions next Sunday.
Putnam patriot., 1920-09-24
DILUTED ALCOHOL.
STILL AND MASH
Police Uncover Liquor Traffic
In Saturday Night
Raid
Peter Ennis Fined 500 and Costs For
Illegal Sale

When the police raided house in
the rear of the Hammond hall build
ing, Saturday night. they found a
small still for making moonshine
whiskey, a jar of dry mash. a gallon
of $50 per cent proof alcohol and half
a pint of diluted alcohol. The raid
was conducted by Captain John Bull
ger, assisted by Officers Laird, Jarvis
and Gibney.
As the result of the raid Peter En-
mis- appeared in the city court Monday
morning and pleaded guilty to the il
legal sale of Intoxicating liquor. He
was fined 500 and taxed costs of
$12.94. Later proceedings against
the man may be taken by federal off,
GERS under the volsted act.
The office went to the home of En-
ms. which had been watched and
found to be popular resort, about
f130 o'clock. Patrolman Jarvis,
made up for the occasion, raped at
the door and asked for half a pint of
whiskey He was told that business
was not conducted out of doors and
was requested to step inside. He did
so and Ennis procured half pint
bottle Of what later proved TO be a
fifty-iifty mixture of alcohol and wa
ter.
When Jarvis came out all of the
officers entered togelhef and took all
# the intexieants they could find ex-
eept some home made wine which a
woman said she had made for domes-
Tic consumption.
When Ennis appeared in court it
WAS found that an interpreter was
necessary, aud Stanley Wilkes was
called upon. Following the hearing
and conviction Of Ennis, Wilkes asked
the prosecutor to state that Ennis was
not a-~Pole but Russian. This the
prosecutor did before the full court
room.
Federal Officer Sweeney Of Provi-
dence, who happened to be in the city.
was an interested spectator at the
trial. He stated that gallon glass
Jug displayed in evidence contained
alcohol of $50 proof.
After being warned that anything
he might say could be used against
him and that he need not answer ques-
tons unless he SO desired, Ennis was
asked where he bought the alcohol.
This he did not care to answer. tie
did say that the flask sold Patrolman
Jarvis contained half water and half
alcohol.
Ennis was ioath to part with the al
cohol. When he was told that he
could not have It back he. said
please, Mr.. Judge, can't ! have it,
His request was not granted.
Putnam patriot., 1920-09-24
WOMEN RUSHING TO
BE MADE VOTERS
A Good Number In the Seven
tie. Will Cast Their First
Ballot
Republican Party Gaining More
Strength In This Section

The selectmen in Putnam and sur
rounding towns had one of the busiest
DAYS of their official careers last Sat
urday when many women and a larg-
err number of men than usual were
made voters. While no exact figures
are obtainable, it is assured that from
rs to eighty per cent or more Of those
made are Republicans, adding still
more Republican strength to this al
ready Republican stronghold.
In Putnam 483 women and 80 men
were made voters. One of the oldest
women to register was Mrs. l.. L.
Pearson. II, of Putnam Heights. This
venerable woman will cast her first
vote for Republican nominees. Out
of one group of applicants handed in
by Town Clerk David Flagg all but
one gave the Republican party as their
preference. The lone Democrat,
strange to say, comes from family
of strong Republicans.
In Thompson 275 women and l56
men were made Several women in
the seventies were among teh num-
Der.
In Pomfret III women and SO men
were added to the lists. One woman
96 years old made application but did
not appear to be made. This was Mrs.
Keves. who lives near DIR. Overlocks.
In Eastford 50 women and 10 men
were made Here, like IN the larger
towns. the greater number were Re
publicans, only three out of the num-
Der expressing preference as Demo-
Gratis
Putnam patriot., 1920-09-24
W,LLIAMP. WARREN AND
MRS. CHADWICK MARRY

William P. Warren, son OF Mr.. and
Mrs. William f. Warren, Oak Hill,
and Mrs. Agnes B. Chadwick of Wor-
cester. were quietly married at the
Baptist parsonage last week Thursday
evening by the Rev. G. C. S. Mackay.
For the present they are making their
home with Mr.. Warren's parents,
Mr.. Warren is lifelong resident OF
Putnam He is secretary and treas
urer of The Putnam Coal & wood
Company, and is well known IN tins
city.
Mrs. Warren, previous to her mar
rage. had been employed in the Yves
son shoe factory, Worcester. When
she resigned her position employees IN
the factory presented her with cut
glass fruit bowl and bon bon dish.
Putnam patriot., 1920-09-24
POINTS REVOLVER
THEN SAYS "HEY"
Leo Bencit Aims Muzzle of Lit
tie Pistol At Prosecutor 20
Show How 1t Was Done
Aioysius Ryan Held For Superior
Court After Pleading Guilty


Standing in the witness box at the
city court room last Saturday morn
ing Leo Benoit was handed little 80
caliber revolver and told by Prescott
or Morse to aim it at him, the prose-
cutor. just as he, the witness. said
that Aloysius (Wisheyt Ryan aimed
it at the witness about midnight the
night before. Benoit pointed the lit
tie pistol at the prosecutors breast
about four feet distant.
When he handed the pistol to Ben
oft Attorney Morse said it was not
loaded, but that he knew that unload
ed pistols sometimes caused trouble SO
he let himself be the assumed target
instead of his honor. in illustrating
the scene of the night before.
Ryan was arraigned on a charge of
carrying concealed weapon and
breach of the peace. He pleaded
guilty to the first count and not
guilty to the second count.
Benoit told the court that he had
played in an orchestra for dance in
Odd Fellows hail and was on his way
home about - o'clock When near
the former site of the Wheaton shop
he heard some one call, Hey He
locked around and saw a man but did
not recognize him The man finally
caught up to him and pointed pistol
at him. SAYING Hey" Benoit said
that he than ran away, ind told Ser
geant George Laird that he had better
take care of Ryan.
Officer Laird said that he arrested
Ryan on complaint of Benoit and that
he found a search light and revolver
en- Ryan, The revolver, exhibited in
court, was a little 22-caliber pistol.
The barrel was clean but parts of the
gun showed rust. 1t was unloaded.
According to Ryan, he met party
of men whom he knew only by sight
and they invited him to go fishing.
They were to leave Bugbee's corner
for Medbury's pond at midnight.
Ryan said he went home to get lam
tern, but decided to get the flash light
as it was less bulky. When he opened
a drawer to get the flash light he saw
the pistol and slipped it in his pocket,
thinking he might have some fun with
it. He said he had not fred it for
years. He then started to join the
party. He saw man ahead Of HIM
and, thinking it was one of the party
called to him. The man did not stop
so he ran to catch up with him. and
did so. Then he pointed the pistol at
the man and said Hey
II did. not tell him to throw up his
hands or ask for money" said Ryan.
81 thought it was friend and would
lust have some fun"
Joseph Ryan, ex-captain of police
the boys father, said that when ne
learned of the arrest he got up and
was surprised to find his steel tishpole
on the dining room table. 1t looked
as if his son got it and then forgot 1t,
he said.
Probable cause was found and Ryan
was held in bonds of $500, furnished
by his father.
Putnam patriot., 1920-09-24
HAD NOT THREATENED
TO LEAVE HUSBAND

Feeling that articles printed in the
newspapers last week regarding the
suicide Of Harry Young Of Pomfret in
some way reflect on her, Mrs. Jessie
Young, his wife, states that she feels
in no way responsible for his untimely
act. She says that the act was partly
due to dependency and overwork.
She says that there was domestic trou-
Bile on Sunday morning previous To
the time the act was committed and
that it was witnessed by members of
her husbands family. but she denies
that she had ever threatened to leave
her husband, and says she has always
been faithful wife.
Mr. Young had been married five
times and had four children living.
Putnam patriot., 1920-09-24
HOSPITAL NEEDS
MORE NONE NOW
If New Addition Is To Sc Conn
pieted Funds Rssst By
Raised
Can Be Done Cheaper At Once. Elk.
ira Room is Sorely Needed.


The new wing now being added to
the east side of the Day kimball Hos
pital, is being rushed TO completion.
When the work was started it was
known that there was not enough
money in hand to complete the work
and it was thought that possibly a
temporary roof would have to be put
ron. 1t is now believed that the mon
ey contributed by the state. manufac-
turers, and individuals, will be suffi-
cient to complete the first floor, build
the side walls of the second and third
stories. and permanent roof. This
will leave the interior of the second
and third stories incomplete and una
valuable for immediate use unless
more funds are Forthcoming to finish
the structure.
How sorely the room is needed only
those in close touch with the crowded
conditions at the hospital can appre-
ciate. The institution is taxed to ca
paeity. and beyond normal capacity.
most of the time As an illustration
of knowledge of conditions at the hos
nital awakening interest it might be
stated that John Spencer. working as
a carpenter on the new wing, has been
awakened and SO impressed with the
great work being done at the institu-
ton, and the great need of more room,
that he has volunteered to contribute
S25 If someone will start q fund. This
illustrates how those who come close
enough to the hospital to really be
brought to realize the work done
there. and the need for enlarged faeils
tiles. are seriously Impressed with
conditions.
Just how much il would take to
fully complete the wins Is not known.
1t is apparent, however. that it would
be saving of money te have the
building finished now instead of being
Obliged to wait and allow the building
operations to stop and then to begin
again when the money is raised.
The many automobile accidents
have added to the burdens of the hos
pital. Nearly every person in the
county rides more or less in car and
one can never tell when he or she may
be victim of an accident and need
the relief that the hospital affords.
This end Of the county can i'll afford
to be without the hospital and without
the hospital housed in a building
where there is room to carry on the
expanding work with the greatest eff
cheney. 1t would seem that some way
might be devised to raise sufficient
funds TO complete tie two upper stor-
les of this east wing. There are PEG
pie in Putnam and the surrounding
towns who can easily afford to con
tribute thousand dollars apiece. II
they could only be awakened to the
Importance and seriousness of the
matter the end might be accomplished,
The Patriot will willingly receive
any contributions and will make the
donors names public through its col
umns or not, as the donor may wish.
Putnam patriot., 1920-09-24
MARRIEs MONTREAL MAN
Three Weddings Al St. Mary's Church
Last Monday Morning

There was large gathering of rel
atives and friends at St Mary :
church last Monday morning for the
wedding of Miss Yvonne G. Benoit.
daughter of Mrs. Edmund Benoit,
Chapel street, and Adolph Gardner
of Montreal, Canada.
The nuptial ceremony and mass
were solemnized by Rev. w. Arthur
Routhier and there was singing by
the Nine O'clock choir.
The bride was gowned in white
georgette crepe combined with silk
and satin. She also wore a bridal veil
caught with pearl coronet, The
bride being a member of the Children
of Mary was attended by two members
of that society, Misses Jeanette Anger
and Antoinette Desautel. Both were
dressed in white and wore the veil OF
the order.
The bridesmaid was Miss Albina
Douville Of Baltic, who wore pink
eeorgette crepe trimmed with guam
titles of little blue rosebuds; and a
sash of pink maline decorated with
pink rosebuds. She wore Il hat OF
pink georgette to match, with blue
streamer. also decorated with pink
rosebuds. Both the bride and brides
maid carried large bouquets OF pink
tea roses.
The best man was Aldor Benoit,
brother of the bride.
Following the mass there was re-
ception at the home Of the brides
mother, where many pretty and use
full presents were displayed.
The couple left for a. months stay
with the parents of the bridegroom IN
Montreal. The bride wore blue
serge suit for travelling.
Guests were present from Worees-
ter. Pawtucket, Woonsocket and Bal
tic
At z o'clock Miss Yvonne Gaueher,
Chapel street. became the bride OF
William Bousquet of Mechaniesyille.
The ceremony was performed by Rev.
Adrian Dykeman, who also celebrated
the nuptial mass.
Rev. Charles r. Bedard ofiiciated at
8 o'clock at the marriage Of Francis
Courtemanchc and Miss Florence
Charbonneau Miss Charbonneau has
been in the employ Of Bugbee q Wuif
as clerk.
Following each Of the masses re-
ceptions were held and the newly mar
ried couples left for wedding trips to
various places.
Putnam patriot., 1920-09-24


atorial committee and Charles l..
Torrey was elected chairman and
Fred o. Stone of North Grosyenor-
dale clerk.
The chairman appointed +. l.. OAR
bic. DIR. +. X. Pike and A. A. Bro
deur committee on credentials and II.
X. Woodward. Welcome Davis and J.
+. Reardon, committee on resolutions.
After a recess Of ten minutes the
credential committee reported the
following delegates present:
Ashford-Henry X. Woodward,
George o. Balch, Robert Balch. Wal
ter Brown.
Eastford w efcome Davis. Charles
d. Tatem.
Putnam patriot., 1920-09-24
FEDERAL INSPECTOR
INTERVIEWS BURGLARS

A federal inspector representing
the postofiice department made visit
to the county Jail at Brooklyn Tues
dav TO have a look at the safe-break-
ems held there under the names OF
John Burke and John Ryan, the men
captured here a few weeks ago when
they blew the safe at the grocery
store Of Andrew Jarowski, Danielson.
The inspector from Atlanta inter-
viewed Burke and Ryan. 1t was later
stated that they are not the men he
expected to find at Brooklyn. 1t has
been fxirsy we'll established, however,
that John Burke is Uriel Burke, want
ed by the police of various cities.
Burke is seriously afflicted with tu-
berculosis.
Putnam patriot., 1920-09-24
OBSERVE YOM klPPUR
Was Day of Fasting,
Prayer and Elaboration

Putnam Hebrews observed iom
Kippur on Wednesday. The Jewish
day of atonement began at sunset on
Tuesday and continued until sunset
on Wednesday, with twenty-four
hour period of fasting, praying and
exhortation. Services began in the
Synagogue Tuesday evening and
lasted several hours. They were re-
sumed on Wednesday and continued
practically without cessation until
evening.
The Yom Kippur fast day is the
most important day of religious OBJ
servance in the Jewish calendar. 1t
is more generally regarded as holy
day than any other Hebrew festival
or fast day.
The day of atonement is distin-
guished from all other observances
by a most rigorous program of fasting
and prayer. From the beginning Of
the celebration until its end the jew
ish places of worship are crowded.
Putnam patriot., 1920-09-24
EVERETT ]. LAKE
At WOODSTOCK FAIR
Republican Candidate For Gov
ernor Will Address the
People
Next Thursday, September 3oth, the
Big Day In Neighboring Town

Everett J. Lake. Republican candi-
date for governor of Connecticut, has
accepted an invitation to attend the
Woodstock Fair, and viii make an ad-
dress. Mr. Lake is himself a former
Woodstock boy and his presence will
be doubly pleasing to the citizens of
the town.
The big One Day Fair will be held
next Thursday. Although postponed
to later day on account of the tor
nado which swept the town and put
the exhibition hall out of commission,
interest in the event is not lacking.
and a big attendance is anticipated.
Woodstock Fair has been an annual
event for nearly half century. Be-
sides being fine agricultural fair
and cattle show of the old type, it is a
veritable Old Home Day. People
meet at Woodstock Fair on these oc-
casions who seldom see each other at
any other time during the year.
The officials report that an unusual
effort is being made to have bigger
and better fair than ever. The unfor-
tunate occurrence the week previous
to the fair at first seemed an insur-
mountable obstacle, but it was finally
decided not to surrender to the ele-
ments and to hold the fair as soon as
the exhibition hall could be put IN
condition, This courage has been
commended by the public at large and
al will make a special effort to be
present and thus support the manage
ment in its determination not to dis
appoint the people bf eastern Wind
hnm fDuDtV
Putnam patriot., 1920-09-24
DR.. ]. M. KENT NEAR
SCENE OF EXPLOSION

DR.. James NJ. Kent of New York,
son of DR.. and Mrs. J. b. Kent,
Church street. missed being in the
Equitable building, New York, which
was rocked by the bomb explosion IN
Wall street, by scant fifteen MN
utes. In letter written to his par
ents. DR.. Kent tells of coming out OF
the Equitable building near the offices
of J. P. Morgan & Co., and of seeing
the horse and wagon standing there
which, it is believed, contained the
bomb that caused such destruction
The bomb exploded fifteen minutes
later.
The office of Attorney Robert Per-
nv. who has been visiting relatives
here, is near the scene of the tragedy.
Putnam patriot., 1920-09-24
WILL MAKE VOTERS
OCTOBER 9TH TO 18TH

Women will not be made voters on
Friday and Saturday of this week, as
contemplated in bill adopted by the
special session of the Legislature Gov
ernor Holcomb did not sign the bill on
the ground that there was not time TO
carry out its provisions.
This means that the law is uniform
for making voters and women voters
may be sworn in between October 9th
and 10th.
Putnam patriot., 1920-09-24
CANDIDACY GROWING
IN POPULARITY

Since b ~ d. Bugbee announced
bis candid = TO represent this dis
trict in the over house of the national
congress, his popularity has been
growing. A.. Bugbee will in all prob
ability be Supported by solid delega-
lions from lis section. People of
Putnam hope that he may receive the
nomination, and are awaiting the ac-
ton of the convention with more than
usual interest.