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Putnam patriot., 1920-09-24

Mr.. and Mrs. John A. Mcdonald of
Hartford. formerly of Putnam, are on
a sea trip to the south. They may
GO as far south as New Orleans.
Mr.. and Mrs. Carl T. Kent were
guests of Mr.. and Mrs. Edward Whit
ney of Providence at their cottage at
Buttonwoods. over the weekend
John c. Phillips. who has been in
Florida during the winter, has been
spending the summer at Broad Brook
He will return south again this fall.
DR.. A. H. Strahan, Center street,
entertained Mr.. and Mrs L. w. Jen-
ney of New York. also Mrs. Dudley
Wells of Wethersfeld on Wednesday.
Mr. and Mrs. Morgan Delaney re-
turned Monday from two weeks trip
spent in New York, Vermont, New
Hampshire and Canada. motoring all
the way
Charles Gagne is visiting his moth
er and brothers in Putnam. Mr.
Gagne enlisted in am English regi-
ment and served overseas during the
World War.
Mr.. and Mrs. George NJ. Wilkins
and daughter Margaret have returned
from motor trip over the Mohawk
Trail, and through the states Of Yer
ment and New Hampshire.
Mr.. and Mrs. John o. Fox and
daughter. Miss Edith Fox, with Miss
Bertha White and Mr.. and Mrs. A. E
Harvey and son Earl, attended Stur-
bridge, Mass, Fair on Saturday.
Mrs. E. f. Johnson Mechanics
street, IS confined to her home with a
broken tee Mrs. Johnson hit her
foot against a door but did not know
fer several days that her toe was brok-
en-
Edward H. Burt has 50 far recover
ed from his operation for appendi-
citis that he was able to sit up for
the first time Wednesday He was
taken to his home on Grove street,
Thursday
Miss Bessie Bloxham of Jersey City
On returning from a tour of the
White Mountains, stopped over in
Putnam to cali on her sister, Miss Mel
lie Bloxham, superintendent of the
Day kimball Hospital
Putnam patriot., 1920-09-24

Mrs. Fred Gard, Frank street. en-
tertaIned the Thimble Club of Thomp-
sen at her home on Thursday.
Mrs. Frederick Franklin, Chapman
street, has been entertaining Miss
katherine Cogan of Worcester.
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Sewall. Ere
mont street, have been entertaining
Mr.. and Mrs. Roy SewalI of Maynard.
Mass.
Miss Grace Child left Monday to
begin her new duties as Librarian for
the Phoenix Insurance Co. of Hart
ford.
Henry Hurdman is spending his va
cation at Lake Assawampsett. Lake
vile, Mass, and writes that the fishing
is excellent.
Mr. and Mrs. Burr and daughter
Lena, accompanied by Charles Tour
tellotte, left Saturday for trip over
the Mohawk Trail
Francis Murphy of Pomfret. son of
Dr. and Mrs B. F. Murphy, has been
elected president of the senior class
at the high school
Mr.. and Mrs. Edward E. Warren of
Providence spent Sunday with the for
mer's parents. Mr. and Mrs. William
E. Warren, Oak Hill.
The Manhasset mil has been closed
this week. 1t viii begin operations
egain Monday on the same schedule
recently maintained,
Mr. and Mrs. Frank Stroumbelis.
Florence street, left Monday for va
cation among relatives in Boston,
Lynn and New Bedford.
Mr. and Mrs. Arthur LOOMS. Me
chanics street. returned Monday from
ia motor trip in New York. also visit
ing in East Greenwich.
Attorney Willard P Jessup of New
York was a weekend guest of his sis
ter, Mrs. E c. Morse. Mr.. Jessup'.
wife is here on visit.
Putnam patriot., 1920-09-24
Putnam Personal Paragraphs
Intimate Items of Interest

George Clifford is in New York on a
business trip.
Charles Miron was in Worcester on
business Thursday.
Miss Irma Greene spent the week
end in Oxford, Mass.
Mrs. Albert Anger, School street,
was in Providence on Wednesday.
Owen Barrett and family of Hart
ford spent Sunday with relatives here.
Volney Reed and family motored to
Sterling to visit relatives on Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. James Hall are spend
ing several weeks in New Brunswick.
The ncrth end of Main street is be-
ing top dressed by the street depart
ment.
J. Harry Mann and family have re-
turned from their summer cottage at
Gales Ferry.
Maurice Fuller and father, L. H.
Fuller, spent the weekend with Will
.limantie friends.
MIS-. A. =. Sayie>, fascoag. IS Wis
ting Mr.. and Mrs, William Richard
son, Church street
Rev. Clarence Clifford is spending a
few days with his mother, Mrs. G.
W. Clifford, Ring street.
Harry Callas and John Laskas, of
the Colonial restaurant, are spending
a few days in New York.
Mr.. and Mrs. Dalbert Mackenzie
ENTERTAINED Miss Edna Jansen Of Wor-
cester over the weekend
Miss Edna Sheldon is in Burrilville
R. l., called there by the illness of her
sister, Mrs Grin Whiting.
Mr.. and Mrs. John 0. Fox and Mr.
and Mrs. A. Z. Harvey attended the
Brooklyn Fair on Wednesday.
Miss Christobel Clifford has return
ed from the New Bedford Hospital
where she underwent slight opera
tion.
Putnam patriot., 1920-09-24

In the afternoon there will be
hundred yard dash, three-legged race.
girls potato race, broad, standing
and hop, skip and jump tug of war
betwee nthe Putnam and North Gros-
venordale knights, girls tug of war.
boys pie eating contest, creased pig
chase and other events.
In the evening there will be two
Putnam patriot., 1920-09-24

made to handle large crowd and if
the day proves fine the outing will be
one Of the largest ever held in this
section.
The athletic events will open with
a baseball game at 10 o'clock in the
morning between the X. of c. of
Putnam and the K of G. of North
Grosvenordale.
Putnam patriot., 1920-09-24
SPORT AND FIELD DAY
Events Arranged Fe@ Benefit Of Sa
~red Heart Church

a sport and field day has been ar
ranged for the benefit of the Sacred
Heart church, Mechaniesville. for this
week saturday Plans have been
Putnam patriot., 1920-09-24

boxing exhibitions and vaudeville.
followed by dancing. The chairman
is John Il, Kennedy, Meehaniesviils.
who is booking the entries in the va
rious contests.
Putnam patriot., 1920-09-24
CONSTANCE BIlVIVEY
IN
"39 EAST"

Very few of you will be disappointed unless you
desire rough stuff in play The picture is made from
the play which made such astonishing success in
New York using the cast with the exception of
Henry Hull. TT is ONE OF THE FINEST PICTURES
OF THE YEAR, and | cannot endorse it too highly
realize what it means for me to make this statement
and hestated because the tastes Of patrons
varied Therefore, If you dissatisfied and feel that
have "roped" you in. please me personally, and |
will gladly return your money. No ADVANCE IN ADJ
MISSION PRICE.
Putnam patriot., 1920-09-24
: jdke' 4pert.

am injecting the personal element into this adj
vertisement, because believe | have warranted the
confidence of patrons in any statement made IN
gard to program, | want everyone TO see
Putnam patriot., 1920-09-24

This is good time to subscribe 60
The Patriot.
Putnam patriot., 1920-09-24

How you want to
Pitch in and help Polly
lick that gang
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1920-08-20
VICE PRESIDENT
NOMINEE TO SPEAK
Prohibition Candidate to
Hold Meeting In
Robinson Park.

Albuquerque will get lts first
glimpse of nominee on n preslden-
tial ticket when u. Leigh Coivin can
didnte for vice president on the pro-
hibltiOn ticket, speaks In Robinson
park tomorrow evening at s O'CLOCK.
Mr.. Colvn. who IL on tour from
Denver to California, will arrive In
the city tomorrow morning and make
one speech here.
G. l.. Iahmun, advance man for the
nominee was IN the city today ar
ranging the details for the meeting
tomorrow evening.
Although prohibition is n settled
fact the party is still functiOnlrg, on
the theory that there are grave dan
gers of an attempt to undo what has
been accomplished.
Colvin has been for 10 ycnrs ma
tional president OF the intercollegiate
Prohibition association. He has spo-
ken repeatedly among $50 American
colleges and among the universities
OF Europe. and Is said to have n
thorough comprehension Of political
science. social and economic prob-
lens.
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1920-08-20
Freight Rates of
New Mexico Central
Increased a Third

SANTA FE. n. NJ. Aug. Gothic
first decision by the State Corporation
Commission as result of the rate
hearings this week was In the case
of the New Mexico Central RAILWAY.
which III grpntcd authority 40 in
crease freight rates thirty.three and
one-third perdent, This road Is di-
vided into groups taking three diff
ferent percentages Of increase, but
under agreement an average was
struck.
The Stahe Highway Commission In
special session Is considering two
methods OF raising state funds 40 as
to be able 70 take advantage OF the
million and a half dollars of federal
funds which the state will not be
able to match without some special
arrangement one method Is to re-
commend extension of the special
three mill levy, the other to urge
the passage by the people OF the pro-
posed Two million dollar bond issue.
II. +. Gray. Chief OF the division
OF sanitation and sanitary engineer
ing. OF the State Health Department
has gone to Jemez Springs to make
an official Inspection Of the disposal
plant.
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1920-08-20
Mexico to Demand
Pershing If u. S.
Asks for Villa i?

EL PAso, Tex. Aug. 2O.-The gov
ernment OF Mexico viii demand the
eNtradition of General John j. Per-
shing. other leaders OF the 1915
American eNpedltlonary force Into
Mexico and United States army Of
ficers who since that time have
crossed into Mexico after bandits and
for other reasons without authority
from Mexico" IL the United States
demands the extrodition of Francisco
villa for participation In the Column
bus, N. NJ, raid, according TO reports
published In La Prensa, Spanish
language newspaper OF San Antonio.
Tex. and La Republica. published In
lGl Paso
The articles were published as
emanating from correspondents In
Washington. United States officials
here said the articles had no slgni-
cance and were for propaganda pur-
poses among the Mexican clientele
of the newspapers.
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1920-08-20

DAYTON. o., Aug. 9O.-Unc,e sam
is depending on new speed plane
and Captain Il. w. Schroeder, holder
OF tn eworld's attitude record to bring
the Gordon Bennett trophy to AmerI-
ca by u win in the international
airplanc race In France. Sept. %.
France and America have both won
the cup twice. lf either takes IL In
the coming race II becomes the per-
mancnt~ possession of that country,
The new plane represents the re.
suits OF several years OF experimental
work at McCook field. Many experts
contributed ideas hut the credit for
designing the airship goes to Alfred
Nerville, McCOok field civil designer
Figures on speed attained in expert
mental tests are held secret, but it
IL expected to make better than 200
miles an hour.
"Do | expect to win? I certainly
hope to-" says Schroeder But I
viii feel Just about as good IL either
of the other two American entries
cops the prize. We want the cup for
America"
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1920-08-20
New Mexico Put
In 9Th Army Corps
Under New Grouping

WASHINGTON, Aug. 2o.--The war
department announced to-day thu atals
groups composing the army corps
areas established IN accordance with
the provisions OF the new army bin.
and the headquarters OF each nren.
They includei
sixth corps area. to embrace The
states of Illinois, Michigan ana Wis
consin; headquarters at Fort Sheridan.
Illinois,
Seventh corps area. to embrace the
states OF Missouri, Kansas, Iowa. Me-
braska. Minnesota. North Dakota and
South Dakota; headquarters at Fort
Crook. Nebraska.
Eighth corps area. to embrace tho
states OF Texas, Oklahoma, Colorado.
New Mexico and Arizona: headqunr-
ters at Fort Sam Houston. San An
tonic. Texas.
Ninth corpes area. to embrace the
states OF Washington, Oregon. Idaho.
Montana, Wyoming. Utah, Nevada
and California; headquarters at Pre-
sidio OF san Francisco. The head
quarters will be tompbrarIly at Snn
Francisco until space ls available az
Preside.
II was announced that upon the es-
tablishment OF these corps the aix
territorial departments now embrace
Ing the continental area OF the United
States shall be discontinued and the
island OF Porto Rico. with the islands
adjacent thereto, will for ndmlnigtrn-
tive purposes be attached 10 the Sec
ond corps aren. comprising EASTERN
states. while the territory of Alnalkit
VIII be attached to the ninth corpa
nrQa
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1920-08-20
AMERICAN BREAKS
POLE VAULT RECORD
Frank K. Foss Captures
First Honor In Olym-
piad ontest.

ANTWERP. Aug. 2O.--Frank X.
Foss, OF Chicago, broke two pole vault
records in the seventh Oiympiad
contests today. After winning first
place In the final OF the pole vault
event. Foss continued upward and
eventually cleared i.g meters. or 10
feet LIS inches. which H. both n
"ew Olympic and worlds record.
Nurmi, the Finnish long distance
runner. won the final OF the 10000
metre run today. Guillemot, the
French champion. was second and j.
Wilson. England. third. The win
ncr's time wne n minutes 45 g-5 sec
Onds.
Mac+cario. Italy was fourth, Man
hes Of France filth and Lumatainen
FINLAND, sixth. Fr,d w. Faller of the
dorchester cub, the only American
IN the final was distanced.
Allen WUodrlng, Meadowbrook club.
Philadelphia, won the 200 meter dash
In 20 seconds. The record Is 81 3-5
seconds, made by a. Hahn, OF the
nited States at st. Louis In 1904.
d. o. ID. Rudd. the South African
crack, won the final heat Of the 400
meter run. His time was 40 as sec
onds, 20 seconds slower than the
record. q. M. Butler, England, was
second Engdahl. sweden third, and
FRANK J' shea, United States navy
fourth.
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1920-08-20
Robbers Steal Mail
Pouch Containing
500, 900 Valuables

CHICAGO. Aug. 2c.--4A mail pouch
believed TO contain money and valu-
ables worth 100000 was stolen to-
day by two men from the ii1th street
station OF the Illinois Central railroad.
The robbers escaped In an autcmo-
bile. ~
The money was shipped from the
Merchants Loan and Trust company
TO Pullman bank to be used tomof-
row to cash checks of the Pullman
company and the eherwin- Williama
factory. The 100000 wns IN bills OF
small denominations
Police reports say that when the
bag was given 20 a messenger az the
depot he turned Il over to Leo Wiigna.
a IS year old hoy. To watch Then
an elderly man wearing brown elaaaca
lerked the bag from WAlgus' hand ana
leaped into q waiting nutomohile,
plloted by young man.
The two disappeared in the direc-
ton OF Chicago,
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1920-08-20
RATIFICATION
OF SUFFRAGE
WILL STAND
Tennessee Antis Fail 10
Muster Votes for
RECOMMENDATION.


NASHVILLE. Tenn, Aug. ao.-
Suffrage leaders forced adjournment
OF the Tennessee house today before
Speaker Walker made any motion 10
reconsider the ratification OF the fed
eraI suffrage amendment. Opponents
thus lost their right 20 offer a motion
tomorrow and then TO table Ii, thus
making Impossible any further par
liamentary tactics 70 reconsider the
original action.
After the amendment YVES ratified
Wednesday Speaker walker changed
his vote from nay 10 nyo. in order
that he might be in position to or
fer a motion for reconsideration. but
the time expired today.
Judge Joseph Higgins, OF Nash.
vile, president Of the Tennessee Con-
atitutionai league. stated today he had
prepared to sue out a writ OF lnjuno-
tIon agninst Governor Roberts and
the secretary OF state restraining then,
from certifying the resolution 10
Washington on the ground that this
legislature wes prohibited by tho
state constitution from acting on the
amendment
Failure Of Speaker Walker to move
reconsideration was taken as an IN
dlctatlon that the opposition had not
secured enough pledges to = reacind
the ratification action
The anti suffragists sought to have
the house adjourn until Monday. but
the suffrng4ats voted their motion
down, movement being defeated by
Aa An9 tl.t.
resolution was adopted wednesday, 20
to AZ
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1920-08-20
Harding to Stick
to Old Front Porch

MARION. Ohio. Aug. e0.-senator
Hhrding's campaign will 20 on as
previously planned regardless OF the
strategy adopted by the democrats,
1t was said today by Harry NJ. Daugh-
erty. member of the republican
executive committee. after a CONFER
ence with the nominee.
There was no Intention. he declar-
cd. OF abandoning the front porch
pohcy though some speeches would
be made in other cities.
"a campaign at all times must be
In harmony with the candidate and
the cause" said Mr.. Daugherty. As
far as the plans of the republican
party are concerned. they viii no on
In orderly fashion, as laid out from
time TO time by Chairman Hays and
the committee In conference with the
candidate. Nothing will be done in
connection with the republican cam
paign or omitted to be done because
any particular thing has bcen done
or omitted to be done by the oppoai-
ton"
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1920-08-20
PITCHER MAYS HAS
NERVOUS RREAKN0NNN

NEW YORK. Aug. 20.-Whlle Ray
Chapman, fatally injured here last
Monday by a pitched ball pitched by
Carl Mays OF the New York club. IL
being buried today in Cleveland, Mays
was lying in his home here. suffering
from IA nervous breakdown.
This became known when an Of
fetal OF the Yankees appeared In
traffic court and pleaded guilty for
Mays to a charge OF speeding last
month. and paid a S25 fine.
Mays has not played since resump-
ton of the New York Cleveland
series, nor Has he been seen at the
Polo grounds.
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1920-08-20
Danger of Coal
Strike Believed to
Have Been Averted

WASHINGTON. Aug. 2O.-John ].
Lewis. president of the United Mine
Workers OF America, telegraphed
President Wilson today that danger
OF n strike this winter by soft coal
miners In the central competitive
field was believed to have been
aVerted as n result OF the conference
AT Cleveland.
sMr, Lewis said he felt certain that
differences now existing could lie
"hnrmonized by agreement to be con-
summated In the several states"
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1920-08-20
POLES RECAPTURE
DREST L|TOVSK
Russians Are Being
Forced Back On
All Fronts.

WAsHlNGToN, Aug. 2O.--Brest
Litoysk has been occupied by the
Polish army according 10 advlces re-
ceived today b ythe state department
from the American commissioner at
Berlin.
His dispatch was based on a report
received by him from Posnn.
The army OF General Wrangel has
checked the advance OF the Bolsheviki
IN the direction OF Southern Russia
ana mas driven them back across tho
lower portion OF the Dnieper riverf
according to official advlces received
by the state department today.
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1920-08-20
RECORD CROWD
At FUNERAL OF
BALL PLAYER
Traffic Blocked in Cleve.
land DAing Services
for Ray Chapman.
nv rHs AsseelArso -ras..

CLEVELAND, Aug. 2O.--cieveiand
paid it's final tribLse to Ray Chnp.
man today Long before 10 O'Clock,
the hour OF the funeral services in
st. Johns Cathedral, thousands OF
men, women and children had gath
cred to attend the services for the
star shortshOp OF the Cleveland
AMERICAN League team, who died in
NeW YORK Tuesday morning.
When the services began several 4
thousand persons were unable to OBJ
tain admission. Tears glistened in
the eyes OF many OF those In the
waitihgN thronR, IL was the largest
funeral In Cleveland for years,
When the funeral party left the
home OF Mrs. Chapman's parents and
proceeded TO the church, pedestrians
paused and stood at attention and
mats OF the men and OF hundreds of
small boys were doffed.
Mounted police and reserves were
called to handle the crowd. Street
car traffic In the vicinity OF the
cnurch wae blocked and cars re-
As the church bells tolled ana the
casket wheeled down Ane aisle to
the altar, many persons broke down
crying.
A solemn high mass or requiem
was celebrated by Father w. s. Nash
ana the sermon, n wonderful touch
Ing and oratorical tribute to Chap
man, was delivered by Rev. DR.. VIII
liam 5. Cullen, chancellor OF the dlo-
cese. During the tribute TO Chnp-
man, there were thousands OF per-
sons In the church silently sobblng
Mrs. Chapman. the ball players
bride OF ten months. bore up bravely.
FOLLOWING the phil bearers were tho
entire Cleveland team and three New
York American players. Chapman's
body was temporarily placed In
vault
Chapman played the game OF life
as he played the game OF his profess
sion. cleanly and honestly DIR.
Scullen said. He was our friend ns
u ball player and ns man. Sterling
athlete that he was he never knew
deteat. Courageous and with an In
domitnble spirit, he played his part
In life honornbly and he makes n
shining type OF typical American
youth and great example for others.
Clean. wholcsome, gentle and
true. he was the idol OF this city as
n ball player but above all was his
and kindness ns a man"
DR.. Scullen pleaded that mo hos
tile word should be uttered against
the man who was the cause OF the
accident"
He feels the outcome OF II more |
deeply than most OF us do" he said. |
The great American game OF bnse- |
ball does not develop men who would |
willingly try to injure another par !
Iicipant In the game and the game |
could not produce man capable OF |
killing another man. Chapman, we |
know would be first to decry any |
thought OF revenge II ne could but |
speak"
iris Speaker, manager of the |
cleveland team, and Chapman's
closest friend was taken III last night |
and collapsed this morning, being |
services.
Outfielder Jack Graney. Chapman's
'ocm mate ever since the two be-
'ame members OF the team, also coll
apsed and remained with Speaker.
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1920-08-20
Posse On Trail of
Robbers Finds Load
of Stolen Auto Tires

HuRsoN, s. D.. Aug. sO.-.-A posse
OF citizens led BY Deputy Sheriff A.
!. Larson, OF ltendle county. were
Tired on from a cornfield nenr Weas-
ngton, y ID. laae yesterday by men
supposed 10 be members Of n gang
OF robbers who have been lontinr
stores In this part of tho country dur
ms the past few weeks. Search OF
the neld by the posse revealed u
wagon load OF automoniie tIrea which
were identified ms part OF the stock
stolen from garage at Arlingtsn last
"Wednesday night.
Snerlir Larson and the posse have
gone on Into the hills near Wceslng-
ton In search OF the men who fired
upon them yesterday.
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1920-08-20
PEACE CONFERENCES
FAiIS 10 PROGRESs

LONDON, Aug. 2O.-The second
sitting OF the Russo Polish peace con-
ference at Minsk took place ThursdGy y
and summary OF Russia's terms
was communicated to the Poles. They
We're substantially the same as those
the Russian delegation published in
London, says Moscow official state-
ment received In London today.
Stated orders for the conference
were agreed upon. Toward the end
OF the session. the Russians protest.
ed against the Poles efforts TO drag
the negotiations, the statement says
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1920-08-20
3 Receivers Named
For Chas. Ponzi

BOSTON. Aug, 2O.--The broken
fortunes of Charles Ponzi were plac-
ed In receivership by Judge Morton
or thel Nistrict court today The
court appointed three receivers. They
must qualify In bonds OF $4,000
each.
The Old Colony Foreign Exchange
company, a rival of Ponzi In offering
high rates of interest for Investments,
also was placed in receivership.
A belief that creditors OF the COM
pnny would receive 90 percent OF
their investment was expdNlsed to
the court by Robert Gallagher coun-
sci for the company,