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Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1920-09-17
GIFT OF MOONSHINE
PROVES EXPENSIVE
Costs Rufus S21 to Settle With
Police Court Monday
Morning
Never Again on Hooteh, Says Man
Found Sleeping In Union Square

Rufus Lowry of Meehaniesville
had been on the water wagon quite
some time. Not because of any New
Year resolutions, but more because
il was easier to find the water wagon
than it was to find the corn juice that
Rufus admitted had taken his surplus
cash and kept him from having n bank
account.
Rufus came to Putnam Saturday
evening. He said he was standing in
front of n cigar store when an auto.
mobile drove up, stopped, and a man
got out The man greeted Rufus as
a friend whom he had known in some
Rhode Island mill village. The friend
asked Rufe how he would like wee
drop" and Rufus said he wouldn't
mind and he didn't care if there was
not too strong an accept on the
.'wee." So the pair went to where the
automobile was standing and from his
pistol pocket the man took bottle
which Rufus. later, knew to be moon
shine, the kind that makes one see two
or more moons where In truth and
reality there are but one. The friend
took a swallow. which proved that
the fluid was not deadly poison. Rufe
took several swallows. Then the
friend told Rufus he could keep the
bottle as he, the friend, had more of
the lightning at home.
Rufus said in court Monday morn
ing that he emptied the bottle in
three drinks, and then came oblivion.
He awoke in the police station after
lying down to sleep in Union Square.
Rufus intimatea that although he had
been introduced TO moonshlne, he
would not be on speaking terms with
it. and pass it by as stranger IN the
future if he happened to meet it. Al.
ter paying fine of $50 and costs OF
81. Rufus took his departure and went
back to his loom in the Meehaniesviile
mill
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1920-09-17
b. D. BUGBEE MENTIONED
AS NOMINEE FOR CONGRESS

Among the names heard as proba-
BILE to be presented at the congress
sional convention to be held in Wilt
mantle, Saturday, Sept. 25th, is that
of Byron d. Bugbee of Putnam.
Mr.. Bugbee is a retired business
man of Putnam and is well qualified
to represent this district in the ma
tional house of representatives 1t
would afford much pleasure to many
Of his constituents in Putnam and
eastern Connecticut should he become
the nominee.
Other names mentioned are Con-
gresham Richard P. Freeman Of New
London, to succeed himself; Senator
Hazen of Middlesex county, Senator
Keeney of Holland, William A. King,
Willimantic, and Sabin S. Russell OF
Danieison.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1920-09-17
GLADYS c. SHELDON
MARRIED TUESDAY
Quiet Home Wedding At Resi-
dence of MIR. and Mrs.
George l.. Padgett
Husband a Webster Msn-Bride Pop
ular In Putnam and Woodstock

Under an arch of white roses erect
ed at one side of room prettily dec
grated with variety of flowers, at
the home of Mr.. and Mrs. George l..
Padgett. Fremont street, Tuesday
evening. Miss Gladys c. Sheldon of
Putnam and John Palmer Prescott of
Webster were married in the pres
enee of relatives and few close
friends.
The nuptial ceremony was per-
formed by the Rev. Boynton s. Mer-
rill, pastor of the Congregational
church. Miss Dorothy Prescott, sister
of the bridegroom, was bridesmaid,
and Raymond w Sheldon of Boston,
the brides brother, acted as best man.
The bride was prettily gowned in
white satin and carried large shower
bouquet of white roses. The brides
maid wore pale green silk and carried
pink roses.
Following the ceremony supper
was served to those present, who were
Mr.. and Mrs. j. p. Prescott of Web
ster, the bridegroom's parents the
bridegroom grandmother and Mr..
and Mrs. Padgett.
Early in the evening Mr. and Mrs.
Prescott left for wedding trip to
Tamworth, n. H., where they will oe-
cupy a summer cottage owned by the
bridegroom father.
Mrs. Prescott was born IN Wood
stock, the daughter of the late MIR.
and Mrs. William W. Sheldon. She
attended the schools of her native
town : and was popular among the
Younger set Following the death OF
her mother. about five years ago, she
became bookkeeper at the office of
the Windhamf County Observer and
has made her home with the editor,
George l.. Padgett, and Mrs. Padgett.
Mrs. Prescott is an exceedingly
bright young woman and has made
many friends since coming to Putnam,
becoming as popular in the younger
social circles as she was formerly IN
Woodstock. Her entrance into the
business world in this city gave her an
unusually wide acquaintance, and she
held the respect and esteem OF many
beople who came to know her.
Mr.. Prescott is an only son. He is
associated with his father in the
foundry business of J. r. Prescott y
Son and the Prescott Auto Parts
Company, and the family is prominent
in Webster.
The couple were the recipients of
many pretty and useful presents.
They will reside in Webster.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1920-09-17
ARCTIC MAN MARRiEs HERE
Miss Dolores r. Dupre Becomes Bride
of Gerard L. Chagnan

Relatives and few close friends
gathered at st. Mary's church at o.
cloek, Tuesday morning. for the we'd
ding of Miss Dolores Emelie Dupre.
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Alphonse
Dupre. Woodstock avenue, and Ger
ard l.. Chagnon of Arctic, X. !. The
ceremony was performed by Rev.
Charles f. Bedard, who was also cell
ebrant of the nuptial high mass. There
was singing by the nine O'Clock choir
and Miss Lorena Gallant sang an Ave
Maria.
The bride wore travelling SUIT OF
deer shade velour and large hat.
She was attended by her brother, Noel
j. Dupre, while the bridegroom was
attended by his father. Preceding
the wedding a breakfast was served
at the home of the brides parents and
following the mass luncheon was
served Many presents were reeeiv-
ed.
Mr.. and Mrs Chagnon left for a
wedding trip through the White
Mountains. They will live in Arctic,
where Mr.. Chagnon has drug store.
The bride was born in Putnam and
has always lived here. She was cash
Ter and bookkeeper at the Bugbee d.
Wulf store. She was member of the
Children of Mary and was popular
among the younger set. especially In
the north end of the city.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1920-09-17
PUTNAM BOY NEARLY BLIND
Armand Bibeault of Yankee Division
Receives Presidents Accolade

Armand Bibeault. son of Mr.. and
Mrs. Eustache Bibeault, Woodstock
avenue, who was a member of the
Yankee Division and saw much SER
vice overseas, is nearly totally blind
from being gassed. He is in Boston
hospital for treatment and may soon
leave for training school for blind
scholars. His friends will be pleased
to know that he has been presented
with the presidents Accolade, which
reads as follows:
Columbia gives to her son
The Accolade of the
New Chivalry of Humanity.
Armand Bebeault, Co. M, l04th In
fantry,
Served with honor in the World War
and was Wounded in Action.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1920-09-17
COMMITTEE
ELECTS NEW OFFICERS

At meeting of the executive COM
mittee of the Woman's Board OF the
Day Kimball Hospital held Monday
afternoon. officers were elected as
follows, subject to acceptance on the
part Of those chosen:
Corresponding secretary, Mrs. Helen
Wiley, in place of Mrs. Frank
Thayer, resigned,
Mrs. l.. NJ. Grieg, director, in place
of Miss Boult, resigned.
Chairman of entertainment com
mittee. Mrs. S. b. Overlook.
Chairman Thanksgiving committee
Mrs. w. F. Rafferty,.
Chairman of sewing conimittee
Mrs. A. r. Metcalf.
Auditing committee, Miss I. r.
Manning. Mrs. J. B. Kent.
Visiting committee, Mrs. j. b. Ia
tenn, Jr. =
Property committee, Mrs. W. +
Rafferty,, Mrs. Eugene Durocher.
Chairman membership committee,
Mrs. G. Metcalf.
During the meeting a vote OF thanks
to the Putnam Chamber of Commerce
was passed in appreciation Of the use
of the chamber for board meetings.
The secretary. was authorized to
write notes of appreciation to the
of the Bradley and Victory
Theatres for their generosity in pre-
senting several special performances
for the benefit of the Woman's Board.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1920-09-17
WILL InsrRucF WOMEN
to BE Held to Explain Use
Of Ballot

There was a meeting of the Put
nam Civic Club. Wednesday after
noon, and arrangements were made
for transporting the women wishing
to be made voters, to the municipal
building next Saturday, Sept 18th,
from . II. m. to 8 p. m.
The canvass to enroll women as
voters will be continued.
1t was voted to have an open meet
ing on Friday, October list, at o.
clock in the afternoon in the Cham
Der of Commerce room. Another
meeting will be held in the evening at
7.30 These meetings are for the
purpose of giving information and in
structing women voters. Sample bal
lots will be on hand. All women are
urged to attend and ask questions.
Wednesdays meeting was well at
tended and four women were admit
ted to membership.
How to Be Made Voter
Women wishing to be made voters
may procure blanks and receive all
desired information as to how TO pro-
coed by calling at the store of David
Flagg, town clerk, or by calling on
either of the registrars, Hcrmon g.
Carver or George Potvin.
Women are being urged to enroll as
soon as possible that they may vote
at the state and national elections.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1920-09-17
REPUBLICAN CAUCUS
WITHOUT CONTEST
Rumor of Opposition Brought
Out Large Number of
Voters
Candidates For Town Office Neminst-
ed By Aeelamation In Short Order

A1umor that contests were to de-
velop in the Republican caucus held
in the municipal building, Tuesday
evening. brought out large attend
ance. The opposition, however, did
not develop. 1t served to bring to-
gether one Of the largest gatherings
ever assembled in Republican eau
Gus in Putnam, and that is all All
nominations were made unanimously
BY reclamation.
The caucus was called to order by
Chairman Archibald Macdonald.
Judge E. NJ. Warner was elected as
chairman Of the caucus. and Irving
II. Miron clerk.
Judge Warner said he was glad to
see such a good hooking gathering of
Republicans. He alluded to the re-
cent Republican landslide in Maine
and then proceeded with the nonina-
ton of officers. The Republican town
ticket is as follows;
Assessor, Ernest b. Kent
Board of Relief. Frederick w.
Seward.
seleetmen, Clarence f. Pierce,
Luther NJ Keith.
Agent Town Deposit Fund, David
Flagg.
Auditor, Leon T. Wilson.
Tax Collector, Ernest c. Morse.
Constables, Peter A. Gardner, Au-
gust Martin, Hermon G. Carver, Mel
son Clair.
Registrar of Voters. Hermon G,
Carver.
Members of School Board, Silas NJ.
Wheelock, J. A. P. Gagne.
Library Directors. Eric IL. Johnson,
Frank X. Lueier, F. r. Russell.
Someone asked that Senator Mac
donald tell the assemblage what trans
PRED in Hartford. Mr.. Macdonald
said that the senate and house took
matters into their own hands and rati-
fed the suffrage amendment. unani-
mously in the senate. and with but l l
dissenting votes in the, house. He ex-
planned that women already registered
will have the right to vote in Novem-
Der. Others should make application
and be made, He said a list of 100
women had been shown him and that
all were Republicans. He said prep
arations should be made by the select
men to handle the large number of
applicants. He stated that applica-
tions to be made should be handed in
by Thursday in order that women may
vote at the town meeting.
Continued on Page TweIve)
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1920-09-17
WOMAN PLACED
ON TOWN TICKET
Democrats Nominate Mabel
Duprey Ryan For Tax
Collector
Result of Caucus Held Monday Night
In Municipal Building

The Democrats held their caucus in
the municipal building Monday eve
ming. Among those nominated was
Mrs. Mabel .Duprey Ryan for tax col
lector, This nomination has brought
about an unusual situation, the out
come of which is in doubt.
Mrs. Ryan not being an eleetor,
Town Clerk David Flagg says that he
cannot certify her when sending in the
list of nominees to be printed on the
ballot. Unless there is some solution
of TIE problem the place on the ticket
will remain vacant subject to being
filled by the Democratic town commit
tee.
The Democratic ticket will be as
follows with the possible exception of
Mrs. Ryan:
Assessor, George O. Ross.
Board of Relief, Honorious Mag
nan.
Selectmen, Fred Gagnon, Alfred
Bonneville.
Auditor. j. Harry Mann,
Collector of Taxes, Mrs. Mabel Du-
prey Ryan.
Constahles, 0rieene Touehette, Eu-
gene Gibney, Benjamin Gagne. Zeph-
tiain S-ry-rvn.
Registrar of Voters. George potvin
School Committee, Willis Carroll,
Library Directors. +. w. Mullan.
II. J Smith, James Rafferty,.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1920-09-17
STATE AGENT FORCED
TO SEEK LARGER QUARTERS

A. W. Buchanan, agent of the State
Board Of Education, who is in Putnam
every Monday morning from 8 to $50
for the purpose of giving examina-
tions and issuing employment certifi-
Gates to his children. has removed his
office from Union block and will
hereafter meet applicants at the mu-
nicipal building on Church street. On
account of the growing number Of APP
plicants Mr.. Buchanan was forced to
seek a larger place to conduct the ex-
anlinations. Last Monday 22 children
appeared for examination, represent
ing the towns Of Killingly, Eastford,
Pomfret, Thompson and Putnam.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1920-09-17
FIRES BULLET INTO BRAIN
AS WIFE LEAVES HOUSE
Harry Young Calls Goodbye" As He Ends His
Life AT Home in Pomfret, Sunday
Morning
Believe Domestic Trouble Led to Man Shooting Himself With
Old Pistol

Goodbye" called Harry Young Of
Pomfret to his bride of four months,
as he sent bullet crashing through
his brain last Sunday morning, dying
almost instantly. The tragedy e.
CURED between and Q o'clock 81 =
little bungalow that sets back from
the road in field not far from the
Young homestead, which may be seen
off TO the northeast from the Pomfxst
railroad station.
According TO stories told following
the suicide, Young, who is said to have
been inclined to jealous disposition.
had been having domestic trouble and
that his wife had threatened to leave
him. A close friend says that il was
his opieion that Young had brooded
over this and worked himself into
highly nervous state
1t is said that Sunday morning
Young had been pleading with his
wife not to leave him. Mrs. Young
started from the house To go to the
home of her mother-i n-law, about
quarter of mile away. She had COW
cred about half the distance when she
heard her husband shout Goodbye"
His farewell call was followed by the
report Of pistol and Mrs. Young
surmised what had happened. She
ran TO the home of Young's mother
and there secured help. When the
little bungalow was reached Young
was found stretched out on the kitch-
en- floor with revolver by his side.
Blood was flowing freely from his
nose and mouth and there was
wound In the side of his head.
Young's sister Edith was with him
and among the first to arrive follow
ing the shooting was neighbof,
Louis P. Day. Young had placed tia
muzzle of the pistol, a thirty-two cAla-
Der weapon. against the right side o.
his head. The bullet crashed through
the parietal bone and lodged IN ~
brain.
The first thought was for physt-
clan and DR.. $. b. Overlook WAS sn1A-
moned DR.. Overlook was NJ the Day
Kimball Hospital. He notified john
MAYNARD to start with the ambulnnce
for the Young home. When Maynard
arrived Young was dead.
Young was born in Pomfret 30
years ago, son Of Mr.. and Mrs, Henry
Young. His father, who was employ
cd for years at the mill in Williams
vile, now Goodyear, died about four
years ago Young worked as me-
chanic ut the same mill. Later he
learned telegraphy from Carl Gilbert.
station agent Mt Pomfret, and for =
while was employed by the N. T., NJ
II. q II. railroad in this capacity. He
had worked as carpenter but Tor
some time past was representing =
trap rock concern in this section M n
salesman He was well known IN Put
nam, where he frequently visited.
Young had been married three or
four times. He leaves the wife whom
he married in Goodyear short time
ago, and several children by former
wives The funeral was private and
was held from the home Tuesday al
ternoon at $50 o'clock. Rev. ]. Spen-
Ger voorhees, officiating. Burial wis
in the Sabin cemetery.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1920-09-17
r. n. BURT RECOVERING
FROM OPERATION

Edward H. Burt, proprietor OF
Burt's drug store, son of Mrs. H. l..
Burt, Grove street, was operated on
for appendicitis at the Day Kimball
Hospital, Wednesday morning. The
operation was a successful one and he
is recovering.
Mr.. Burt was taken ill about o.
clock Wednesday morning. He was
taken to the hospital between and >
o'clock and the operation was per-
formed between IL and IL o'clock.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1920-09-17
CARCILL COUNCIL, X. OF c.
ELECTS NEW OFFICERS

The annual meeting of Cargill
Council, X. of c., was held in the
council rooms, Sunday, and officers
for the ensuing year were elected as
follows: Grand Knight, James J..
Charron; Deputy G. X, Frank E.
Sherlock; Chancellor, Arthur Rem
shaw; financial secretary, Hector Du-
vert Goth term) : treasurer, WIliis
Carroll: corresponding secretary,
Thomas Howarth; warden, Rosario
Beausoleil; inside guard, Aldor Greg
oire; outside guards, Michael White,
William Kelley; advocate, Thomas
Hanley; trustee, three years, Bernard
McGarry.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1920-09-17
SUPERIOR COURT CAME IN

In the superior court, before Judge
Maltbie, Wednesday morning, there
was an uneontested divorce heard.
The petitioner was Marie Copeland of
Brooklyn, who was granted a decree
from her husband Harold Copeland
of Putnam, osNthe ground of intoler-
able cruelty
The divorce case was followed by
an action of replevin over a calf, the
parties being from the southern part
of the county
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1920-09-17
ROOSEVELT PASSES
THROUGH PUTNAM
Vice Presidential Candidate
Talks Informally With
Small Gathering
Fine Looking, A4abie and Makes Fa-
vorable Impression Personally

Just as certain as Harding is a
candidate, Putnam is going to vote
the Republican ticket and do its quota
towards laying the foundation of the
work of Harding. Brandegee and
LAKE in the next four years. How
ever, those loyal sons of the G. O. p
there were also few Democrats pres
ent-who greeted the Democratic
vice-presidential candidate, Franklin
ID. Roosevelt, as he passed through the
city this morning. en- route from Prov
idence to Wilfimantic and Hartford,
came away with the impression of a
personality that is not soon to be for
gotten.
Mr.. Roosevelt's train was late and
at the moment of arrival he was dress
ing for the day, but after few min
utes he came out of his car and into
the midst of the crowd. There was no
speech, the hundred or so who had
gathered to see him stood about and
talked informally with the candidate.
Mr.. Roosevelt is an exceptionally
handsome man Mr.. Roosevelt should
be herewith assigned to the attention
Of the women voters. There is no
doubt that his pleasant personality
combined with his looks makes him an
ideal candidate for the new voters.
He has the geniality of the Roose-
veits, their ease in meeting the crowd.
He gives Immediately the idea of be-
ing a particularly good fellow.
Mr.. Roosevelt had not seen the pa
papers and he was anxious for news of
the bomb disaster in New York. He
recalled that when the radicals blew
up the home of the Attorney General
in Washington they barely missed de-
stroying the Roosevelt home, which
was just across the street from the
house occupied by Attorney General
Palmer. At the time only Mr.. Roose-
velts Oldest son was in the house and
he was unhurt.
1t was inevitable that the candidate
should be piled with questions anent
the League of Nations. He stated that
he found the public sadly misinform-
ed regarding the League and that the
majority of the voters were laboring
under the Authorization that the
League could force this country into
war. whereas under the League armed
help could not be given a nation with
out the sanction of Congress.
Mr.. Roosevelt is swinging around
> small circle in New England accom-
panied by Judge Marks of Cincinnati
and a single newspaper man. He
speaks today in Willimantic, Hartford
Waterbury and Danbury, having Sc
lected the last city for the days end In
~rder to be with his family at Hyde
Park, II. Y. over Sunday. In men
,ioning Hyde Park, Mr.. Roosevelt said
that the Windham county hills remind
ed him wildly of the country about
his own hone.
Mr.. Roosevelt starts soon for the
west. He predicts that Governor Cox
Will speak in Connecticut before the
campaign ends.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1920-09-17
LOCAL HEBREWS OBSERVE
FESTIVAL OF NEW YEAR

Orthodox Hebrews of Putnam OBJ
served the festival of the New Year
(Rosh Hashannah) with services in
the synagogue on Main street, Mon
day and Tuesday.
The festival is one of the most inn
portant in the whole Jewish Calen-
dar. 1t is the first of the series OF
holidays lasting nearly the entire
month. 1t is likewise the beginning
of the Jewish year, and one of the
principal features is the blowing OF
the shofar or rams horn in the syna-
gogue.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1920-09-17
DR.. A. p. FARLEY ESCAPES
WHEN AUTO HITS WIRE

DIR. Arthur r. Farley, a dentist Of
Olneyville, r. l., son of Mr.. and Mrs
Simon Farley, formerly Of this city,
and brother of George w. II. Farley
of Putnam. narrowly escaped death
from electrocution, Thursday, when
his automobile came in contact with a
live wire hanging on Westminster
street, Providence.
The shock from the wire rendered
DIR. Farley nearly unconscious. He
had enough presence Of mind to turn
his machine towards the sidewalk to
prevent il from running wild
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1920-09-17
WHILE HERE ACTOR
MEETS FORMER BUDDIES

Richard Vanderster, member of
the "Wanderer" company that played
at the Bradley Theatre, Wednesday
evening, met two of his former bud
dies with whom he served in the med
ical department at Camp Upton. The
two former service men with whom
the actor talked over old times were
DR.. William Saretzki and Mark r.
Hobart
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1920-09-17
UPPER CLASSES WIN
Track Meet With Bart
lett High Being Arranged

Tuesday noon at the high school
grounds the annual tug Of war con-
test was held. The sophomores de-
feated the freshmen two out Of three;
the sophomore girls defeated the
freshmen girls two out of three and
the senior boys defeated the junior
boys two straight.
Arrangements are being made for
an inter-school track meet between
Putnam high and Bartlett high Of
Webster, to be held at Webster, Co
lumbus Day. October 18th.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1920-09-17
FREIGHT AND PASSENGER
TRAINS IN WRECK

Last Monday afternoon near Clark S
Corner. the passenger train from Hart
ford due in Putnam at 800 p. m, fig
ured in wreck with a freight train.
One freight car left the track and the
engine of the passenger train also left
the rails. No one was injured, al
though the passengers were shaken
up. A gang of men from Willimantie
Strengthened out the trouble.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1920-09-17
PUTNAM BOYS BREAK
INTO VAUDEVILLE

Joe Cote and Joe Landry, two Put
nam boys, have broken into vaude-
vile and are making good with their
comedy aerobatic act. They made a
hit. in Hyde Park Wednesday evening.
The boys are well known here, being
members Of the Eagles and Of the X.
Of G. They are booked to appear in
Union hall Thursday evening next,
and following their act there viii be
an evening of dancing.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1920-09-17
MISS FLORENCE MORSE
MARRIED IN WORCESTER

Miss Florence Morse, daughter Of
Mrs. Stillman Morse and a grand
daughter of the late George M. Morse
Of Putnam, was married In Worces-
ter. Saturday, to Alden Reed. Mr..
Reed is graduate Of Worcester Tech
and is treasurer Of the Reed-Prince
Co.
Among those at the wedding was
Miss Gertrude Perry of this city.