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The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1921-07-15
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ON Milum Greg
Another oil ty barrel
capacity. WI The Aiilum
creek field q this coun-
ty, last WEI sylvania Pc
troleum q Ell is the Sec
ond test rminta Elliott
farm.
The Southeast of the
first Is farm. OF was
strucl INC formation. As
a ST FORMATION Big Lime
Is flavor in oil circles
III ia company which is
elopment OF the Milum
I'd by strong New York
one of the most sue
Concerns operating in the
Lincoln county field was
largely through the efforts
mpany.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1921-07-15
Purchases New Home.

C. II. Castle has ar
idence occupied ,
Mrs. Will A. W. y.
from Mrs. Alice h. Il
possession the iirsi
and Mrs. Ward
residence next do
now occupied ,
ana will leave
for Virginia
enter college
will teach
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Putnam patriot., 1921-12-30
HEALTH NURSE REPORTS
Miss L~s.ard Makes Total Of zso Wis.
ia. Dsr,ng December

During the month Of Deeemb~r.
Miss Cecilia G. Lessard. public health
nurse. has made total Of 2ii nurs-
ing visits about town, administering
TO the needs Of young and old foiks.
and has made 20 additional calls in the
nature Of social service work.
Nineteen new cases were treated
and the total CAGES attended 10 during
the month was 80. Seventeen Of
these sick people recovered and their
eases dismissed MIss lessard is car
ing for 55 babiss. la addition there
are two babies with shron.e illnesses.
four othere with surgical dressings
that have to be assended TO. and 10
others that demand her attention al
this time.
Revenue during the month amount
ed 10 $1,000, fees collected amount
ing to 5000. and $50 being received
from the Metropolitan life insn---~-
Company.
Putnam patriot., 1921-12-30
FIRE TRUCK TANK
SUDDENLY BURSTS
Fortunately No One Is Hurt BY
Explosion at Blaze Monday
Night
Wiifred Benoit. Standing Close BY
Has Hat Blown OF

That no one was injured Monday
night when the chemical tank on the
ire truck Of No. Company, eNplod-
ed while the iremen We're extinguish.
ing a chimney blaze in the Ross tene-
ment on Woodstock avenue, is regard
ed as very remarkable and exceeding
~ fortunate Driver Wilfred Benoit,
it would seem. IS especially lucky" in
escaping injury. for he was standing
beside the truck and within ? feet Of
the tank when it burst. Charles T.
Thayer, superintendent Of the fire
alarm signal service. and Frank Bak-
er, We're also very close, and they too
escaped unhurt The force Of the ex-
plosion blew Mr. Benoit's hat off and
a piece Of the tank flew over his head.
Chief Of the Fire Department {. D.
Arnold and other men of the depart
ment are mystitied by the explosion
and cannot account for it in any posi-
tive way Makers of both the truck
and tank have been notified Of what
happened and II is expected that their
representative will come to the city,
inspect the damaged tank. and then
explain what probably occurred.
Chief Arnold states he had never be
fore heard Of such an accident and
states that the fire truck builders
claim this was the first in their expert
enee.
That the pressure Of the gases with.
IN the tank was terrific. will readily
be understood after viewing the
wreck The tank. cylindrical in
shape. made Of copper with heavy
lead lining. was torn open its whole
length when the explosion occurred.
the copper and lead being torn as II
it was 80 much paper. Riyets were
pulled free from the metal sides and
the tank was torn from lis fastenings.
The gasoline tank. Just in front Of the
chemical tank. and rack for boots
and the like. just in back. were badly
dented and crushed The contents OF
the tank. some 30 gallons. were spread
about the immediate vicinity. spraying
truck and men alike.
Putnam patriot., 1921-12-30
G. A. r. COMRADES
NOW II in NUMBER
Passing of Years Trims Ranks
of Putnam's Grand Old Civil
War Veterans
Arson Buchanan. Frat Commando OF
4. C. Warmer Post. la Good Health

As the hour draws near fer Old
Man Time to stagger into history. and
fer toddling Babe New Year to take
up his tasks. thoughts of men turn 70
the past. to reflect upon the iudelible
record that the days and years have
written upon the History Book Of
Life, appertaining to themselves and
those surrounding them. In such a
mood. at least one Putnam resident
sees in his reminiscent eye the events
that surrounded the organization Of
A. &. Warner Post. No. st, Grand
Army of the Republic. sees its years
Of activity aud prosperity is decline
and final disbandment. and recalls
that TO his best knowledge there are
bat Il Civil War veterans living TO.
day in Putnam. and but a handful also
in the towns Of Pomfret. Woodstock
and Thompson.
A. A. Buchanan. who Is one Of the
dozen Putnam veterans living nos ia
Putnam. besides having 3sfeeafl of
service e his country 10 be proud Of,
and who has contributed 10 the civic
and patriotic welfare Of the city, has
the honor of heing the first command.
er Of A. G. Warner Post. No. 81. G..
A Il
Putnam patriot., 1921-12-30
Daily Cold Water Plunqes
"Creat Stuff Says Moore
WOODSTOCK AVENUE WORLD WAR VETERAN BREAKS
ICE ON TouRTELLoTTE'S POND, IF NECESSARY
TO TAKE HIS DIP
he Likes His Fgid Baths and Asserts They Health
Never Has Cold Wears Coat

To seek perfect health by way of a
Tally cold water bath. and if you
choose, to take a plunge in the frigid
ice coated rivers and ponds abou,
town, may not be new idea or a pop
alar route TO freedom from the usual
ailments Of mankind. But it will be
news to great many people to know
that Frank J. Moore of Woodstock
avenue takes his daily dip in Tourtel-
lotte's pond, and sometimes fingers
sufficiently long to scrub himself.
Mr.. Moore, who is 33 years old and
a veteran of the World War, first be-
gan to take his cold water baths about
five years ago. At that time he was
suffering from a nervous breakdown,
caused through overwork Having
read how baths in cold water improv-
I'd the head of some people. and they
being recommended in his particular
case. he decided to give them a try.
First they were tried indoors, often
times three times a day.
Then came the outdoor swims. and
sinee then they have not been given
up. No matter how cold the weather.
Mr.. Moore has his plunge in Tourtel-
lotte's pond or elsewhere about the
city. just the same. II it is necessary
to walk barefoot in the snow, from
the place where he changes from his
street clothes to his swimming trunks,
this does not deter him one bit. And
Il the pond is frozen over and it is
necessary to make a hole in the ice,
that he may have his dip, break the
ice he does! Yes, the water is cold.
Of course" says Mr. Moore to bis
friends, "but | never notice IT, like
It and ! know it's doing me good"
On freezingly cold days, when 9th
er people are muff'ed up to the eye
erows, Mr.. Moore may be seen walk
ng about town without suit coat or
overeoat. He's plenty warm without
them, he says, and would be fairly
roasted alive wearing them. Under
clothes, shoes, stockings. cap or hat
and a thin shirt IS al that he wears
indoors or out, and he claims he's 81
ways amply warm and comfortable,
whatever the weather
Mr.. Moore feels that the condition
II his nerves has been greatly bent-
hted by his cold water baths, outdoor
exercise and almost back to nature"
attire. Since he started taking his
plunges in cold water he claims he has
rot had cold and mas felt tip top in
every way.
Putnam patriot., 1921-12-30
STORES AND MILLS
TO CLOSE MONDAY

Putnam will HAYS another two and
half day holiday soon. due To the
fact that New Years falls ON Sunday
and is to be celebrated on Monday.
Jan, q
A wateh-nirht service il TO be held
by the b. Y r. Z. at the Baptist
church. beginning at $50 Saturday
evening All business places Of the
city will be closed Monday. and the
mills viii be shut down the same day
in observance Of the holiday.
Putnam Lodge of Elka will have a
New Years Eve party in Elkn' build
ing such as n usually the .euetom of
the lodge. otlser parties and gather
ings are being planned privately, To
watch the "old year out and the nsw
year in.
Putnam patriot., 1921-12-30
UnknOWn Man Makes Daring
Assault On Miss GOSSeIin
AcCoSTs HER ON FRONT STREET. DESPITE APPROACH
ING PEOPLE, WHILE SHE is WALKING
HOME FROM THE MOVIES
Asasnt Chokes Girl When She creHes frightened Away.
However and Makes Good His Escape

To be aeeested and choked by n.
unknown man on one of the city's
principal streets al time Of NIGHT
whea many people are walking along
that particular highway. was the ex-
perienee Wednesday night of Miss
Josephine Gosselin, 20. OF Bates
street. Miss Gosselin was going home
from the movies ut about a.4s O'Clock
and was on Front street, az the San
born Dye Works, when a man stopped
her and made demands Of her. and
when she screamed he seized her b.
the throat. She succeeded in getting
free from hil hold and continued to
cry out. The man aed through an
alleyway and disappeared. running to
ward the railroad, During the scuffie
with her assailant. Miss GesseIin
bruised her knees and aside from be-
ing frightened almost 10 death. she =
no worse for her experience.
Mrs. James Shea, who lives nearby.
heard the young weman's cries and
went TO her assistance. She helped
Miss Gosselin TO her home and had no
sooner gotten her there than she cob
lapssd. She was soon revived from
the faintng spell and arrangements
were made TO convey her 20 her home
The man who aeeostcd Miss Gosse-
lin followed her up Front street and
made his attempted assault in front
of the Dye works. His Identity il un-
known, and Captain Of Police Jehn
II, Bulger, who began an investigation
Immediately following the affair. has
a meagre description with which 10
discover who he may have been. He
wore a cap that was pulled down over
his face pretty well. and his coat col
lar was turned up. thus effectively
cpnecaliug his face. .
Putnam patriot., 1921-12-30
ROS0FF AND WOLFE
SUED BY PARTNERS
Putnam Motor Mart Inc, Stock
holders Seeks Damages of
$4,000
Defendants In Civil Action Give Out
Statement for Publication

Louis Wolfe and Samuel Rosoif
stockholders and officers in the Put
nam Motor Mart. Inc. are made de-
PENDANTS in a civil action instituted
by John Dean and Arthur Pepin, also
stockholders in the same concern. IN
which irregularities on the part of
Messrs. Wolfe and Rosoff are alleged.
for the reason that they failed in sew
eral instances to discharge their du-
ties according to the bylaws Of the
concern. and as a result Of which the
business sustained financial loss.
Messrs. Dean and Pepin seek dam
ages Of $4,000. an accounting Of the
business. judgment for the amount
due upon such accounting. and for
losses sustained because Of misman-
agement; in addition they ask in their
complaint that receiver be appoint
ed TO wind up the affairs of the con
Germ. the dissolution of the corpora
ton, and that sum be allowed out of
the assets of the concern for plaintiffs
counsel fees and expenses Property
of the defendants has been attached.
to the value of $4,000, aud the writ
is made returnable before the Wind
ham County Superior court Jan. 3.
Putnam patriot., 1921-12-30
FALLS DOWN STAIRS
LANDS In HOSPITAL

James McGarry Of Pomfret street
has been a patient al the Day Kimball
Hospital since Saturday night, suffer
ing with severe scalp wound and
numerous body bruises. caused by his
falling down stairs leading from
Moose hall to the sidewalk on Main
street.
Mr.. McGarry, who is day Waterman
At the plant of the Putnam Wooden
Company. had been attending a meet
ing of the local lodge of Loyal Order
Of Moose and was in the act of going
down the stairs when he made a mis-
step and plunged headlong down.
nearly to the bottom.
Friends rushed TO his assistance
and later arranged for his removal to
the hospital. where he remains a pa
tent, suffering from injuries that are
not dangerous but are painful
Putnam patriot., 1921-12-30
REBEkAHS HAVE SUPPER
AND ELECT OFFICERS

Mrs. Frederick T. BALDWIN was ths
chairman Of the committee that served
an excellent supper preceding the reg
niar meeting af the Rebckahs IN !. O.
o. = hall Wednesday evening Five
new members were taken Ia, two BY
transfer and three Initiated.
Officers were elected as follows !:
Noble grand. Mrs. Aline X. Hogan;
vice grand. Miss Florence Tourtea-
iotge; secretary. Miss Louise |. Davs-
son; treasurer, Miss Alice Devine I;
trustees for three years. MisS Chrysto-
bel Clifford.
Putnam patriot., 1921-12-30
First Post No, a Success

Mr.. Buchanan recalls that shortly
after the Civil War 4 COED proportion
II the returned veterans organized "a
G. A. K. Post. aud for time il flour
ished. After few years. however.
circumstance developed and eondi-
tions arose that made Il impossible
longer 70 successfully keep the Post
alive. Finally it ceased to exist.
Feeling that the veterans ought TO
have an organization that-wouid unite
them and bind closer together those
who had fought FOR their country in
its time Of need, group Of veterans
started movement 10 again institute
G. A. r. Post. there being about 10
signers to the petition 10 the Grand
Encampment for charter. The char.
ter was granted. officers were elected,
and the organization got underway.
Mr.. Buchanan was the first command
er; Patrick O'Leary. who for years
was postmaster Of Putnam, was ehos.
en- senior Wee commander. and Henry
Johnson. now resident Of Provi-
dence, was elected junior vice COM
mander The organization grew TO
be more than 200 IL number, and took
conspicuous part in the patriotic
life, especially. OF the community.
Putnam patriot., 1921-12-30

commander. George Holbrook; adju-
tant. chauncey Morse; officer Of the
day and quartermaster, Charles s.
Munroe; surgeon, George Holbrook.
and chaplain, Joseph McKaehnie
Chauncey Morse, who for years has
been one of Putnam's business men
and who is still "in the harness,
though not as actively a. In former
years. volunteered for service at the
time in his eventful life that he was a
resident Of Woodstock. And he be.
lieves that he and George o. Robbins
Of West Woodstock are the only two
surviving Civil War veterans who
claimed Woodstock ~ q place of resi-.
denee upon entering active service.
Only . Few Surviving Veterans
Civil War veterans resident today
IN towns surrounding Putnam are
even fewer in number than in Putnam
In Pomfret are Charles W. Grosvenor
and +. II. Grosyenor; in the Thomp
sons there are +. II. Bigelow, r. II
Converse; G. o. Robbins Ia Easi
Woodstock, and in Harrisville Eugene
Williams and Charles Munroe. In III
lott Is Thomas Elliott, a descendant
Of fighters in the Revolutionary War
The living veterans Of the Civil
War now resident in Putnam are tn
following: A. A. Buchanan, Majc
Jerome Tourtellottes Chauncey Morse
Joseph MeKachnie. Marshall Kenyon
Hiram Barrett. Richard Gibney, Thos
Taylor, George A. Hammond, Le.s
l-ucier, John Lepiere and George Hol
brook.
Putnam patriot., 1921-12-30
DINNERS FOR 100 FAMILIES
FROM LOCAL SALVATION ARMY

Through the generosity Of the pub
he, the Salvation Army provided din
ners for over 100 people this Christ
mas time. The dinners were distrib-
uted in baskets, each basket contain
ing everything for a bountiful dinner
and were placed in the most worthy
families. Adit Whipple wishes to
thank all who contributed towards
making the effort a success. All mon
- over expenses will go towards local
work.
This evening at 7 o'clock in the
Army hall there will be an entertain
ment and Christmas tree for children.
Putnam patriot., 1921-12-30
FIRE AT UNION
House and Entire Contents OF Mrs
J. B. Baldwin Consumed by Flames


The home Of Mrs. J. b. Baldwin.
near Union Center. on the road to
Stafford. was wiped out by fire Mon
day. practically nothing being saved.
The property was not insured and the
loss is estimated to range between
$4,000 and s., 600
Mrs. Baldwin was abeu, te leave
the house in company with relatives.
for New Haven, where she was to
spend the winter Everything in the
place was tidy aud nice and things to
be taken to New Haven we're packed
aud ready to be sent.
Then there was discovered what APP
peared to be small chimney fire. but
with great rapidity it grew TO alarm
ing proportions. and despite efforts TO
check the flames, they spread and
soon the house was all afre Intense
heat and excessively dense smoke pre-
vented people from removing furni-
ture, clothing and other effects from
the place. the structure and practical
ly everything in 1t being consumed.
Putnam patriot., 1921-12-30
FRESHMAN CLASS GIVES ITS
ANNUAL CHRISTMAS PARTY

The annual Christmas party, given
by the freshman class at the Putnam
High school, to the student body. held
last Thursday afternoon in the high
school hall. was very successful. Gifts
were exchanged. candy and punch
were furnished by the class. and the
P. II. S. orchestra provided the music
for a few dances. Most Of the after
noon was spent in playing games.
Putnam patriot., 1921-12-30
w. l. MACDONALD RESIGNS
TO BECOME AN EDITION

Having received an alluring offer,
far too good TO resist, William l. Ma
Donald resigned as master Of one -
Boston's public schools about a mosfh
after taking up his new duties. To A.
cept the position cf assistant editor ~
an Augusta. Me-. weekly magazine
camfsFs. ssr. Macdonald resigned -
superintendent Of schools Of Putnsss
to take hls Boston position.
Putnam patriot., 1921-12-30
CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH HAS
ANNUAL MEETING THURSDAY

The Second Congregational church
will observe It's annual Church Day
next Thursday evening, Jan. ;. a
supper Cor the members Of the church
81 ego =s!l 10 se!le~ea ~ sAs sESs-
Al business meeting an '~~tlor ~
officers.
Putnam patriot., 1921-12-30
Continued Case.

Continued Case.
State vs. Alonzo Roswell. Intimidation
of witness
State vs. Mabel Minor. Female minor.
leading vagraRt life.
State rs. Joseph Sarrasin. Theft.
State v. Frank Sedllck. Aggravated
assault.
State vs. James Riley. Assault with in.
tent to Kin and murder
State ". Arthur Eldridge. Abuse OF
female child and rape
State Is Julian n Quay. Jr. Breaking
and entering
State ". Walter Y Wood. Assault
State IS. Mrs. Benjamin A. Brown.
Theft,
State " Morris Holman. Violation
Motor Vehicle Law.
State y. Joseph Moriarty. Theft
State Is. William rimmins. Theft.
State IS. Herman stephens. Assault
and Breach Of the Peace.
State W. Alma Newton. Assault.
State y. Clayton Smith. Deffauding
State v. Joseph Mazzarclla. Abuse Of
female child
State ~ Minnie Rouiiiard, Theft
State v. Fastener Raszeaae, Violation
Motor Vehicle Law.
State vs. VIM. G. Mason. Violation
Motor Vehicle Law
State vs.. Bert A. Lewis, Support
State ". Geo. s. Kanrowitz, alias
Geo. Canon, Embezzlement
State vs.. Joseph Gadbois, Assault and
intoxication.
State vs.. John Gully, Assault
State Va. Francis sehuster, Assault
State vs.. Joseph RcgIinski, alias Jo-
seph Register; Frank nnsziak
alias Frank paflex, Michael Dzwig
OF, alias Michael Dgnoit. and Peter
Staskiewicz. Attempt To rob.
State vs.. Theodore LeparIe. Breaking
and enterings wilfully destroying
property.
State vs.. Nathaniel Hubbard. Attempt
to procure abortion.
State ". Irving Sunderland. Non
support Of wife and child
State ". Edward Tryon. Violation
traffic ordinance.
State vs.. George Wheeler. Violation
liquor law.
State vs.. Joseph j Liser, Reckless
driving.
State vs. William Weniek, Theft /;
breaking and entering railroad ear
State ". Moneus Liquors. Nuisance.
State vs.. Medos Mignault, Statutory
burglary.
state Va. Edward Mignault and Annie
Mignault. theft.
State VI. Joseph Dumas, Selling intos
icating liquors
State vs.. Geo. N. Bidwsll and Thee
dore Dumas, Statutory burglary.
State ". Theopile Robitaille. Assault
with intent 70 rape.
New Cssrs
State ". Dominick Mendiite. Sale Of
liquors.
State vs.. Gerald Msstera. Reckless
driving.
State W.. William r. Warrander. Non
support.
State "a. Lee Shippee. Cruessy 20 AMI
mails and breach Of the peace.
State W.. Henry h. Anderson, Selling
property purchased on conditional
sale and obtaining ms*ey under
false pretensess
State vs.. Eilery Crandall, adultery.
State ~. Bridget Green. Adultery
State Va. Raymond Gilbert, Abuse Of
female children.
State W. Jerry ST. Peter, Non.sapport.
State ~ Ernest Skinner, Murder "
first degree.
State ". William Wheeler. Violation
liquor law.
State ". John Butler. Injury to shade
] tree.
I On Probation
State Va Adore Benoit, Statutory
+ burglary and theft.
State w. John Dowell and haybeils
Keller. Adultery.
I State rs. George II. Bidwell and An
tonic MorreIl. Statutory burglary.
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Putnam patriot., 1921-12-30

The first ANIMAL meeting of An
selm Mayotte Post. American Legion
viii be held on the evening Of Jan. 2
N the Areanum Club rooms at o.
clock.
Putnam patriot., 1921-12-30
Mr.. Wolfe First President

The Putnam Motor Mart. Inc, was
organized with Louis Wolfe as presi-
dent. Arthur Pepin as vice president.
and Samuel Rosof as secretary and
treasurer.
In their complaint, Messrs. Dean and
Pepin set forth that when the Putnam
Buick Company lost the agency for
Buick automobiles. Messrs Wolfe and
Rosoff came forward with a PROPOSE
ton whereby he (Pepinl was TO re-
linauish the agency for the stude-
baker to a new company that would
be formed. Mr. Wolfe agreeing to
loan to the proposed concern 100000
for a year without interest.
The complaint goes on to set forth
that Pepin did transfer his agency to
the new corporation. and that he and
Mr.. Dean became incorporators.
Paragraph II Of the complaint
alleges that the first irregularity com
nlained Of set out that on or about
January ist. 1921, the defendants
without the knowledge and consent 81
the plaintiffs, as stockholders pur
chased from the Putnam Buick Com.
many rs stock Of merchandise and car
for and on account Of the new eorpor
alton and paid the Putnam Buick Com
pany sit,829.s2 aad issued the note
of the Putnam Motor Mart. me, foi
eos 600. making a total purchase
price Of s39. 329.s2.
Putnam patriot., 1921-12-30

In view Of the publicity given. the
action brought against them. Mr..
Wolfe and Mr.. Rosotf gave The Pa
triot the following statement .The
charges set forth in the complaint Of
Mr.. Dean and Mr. Pepin are untrue
and unjust People who are doing
business with Us need have 40 fear
whatever that their interests are in
the least affected by this court ae-
ton: cur customers are well taken
care of and are receiving today and
will continue 70 receive, courteous. ef
fiejent and personal attention.
Every creditor Of the Putnam Mo
tor Mart and every patron can thank
ns for protecting their interests, as il
was solely through the efforts Of Sam
uel Rosof and myself that not one
cent was lost TO the people who did
business with this company in spite Of
the fact that Mr. Rosof and myself
suffered losses.
Mr.. RosofF, who is now president
Of the Putnam Motor Mart, also
pointed out on Tuesday that his pres
ent business as nautomobile dealer
has no connection with the Putnam
Motor Mart, also pointed out that his
present business as an automobile
dealer has no connection with the Put
nam Motor Mart, Inc, and that the
affairs of that corporation in no way
affects the business in which he is now
engaged. his enterprise being separate
and aparl
Putnam patriot., 1921-12-30

600 on the $4,000 note and issued a
new or renewal note II 5000 ia IA
ver Of the defendant Wolfe
Paragraph l6 sets forth that later
the note Of $4,000 was paid by the
defendants with funds Of the corpora
ton and without the knowledge Of the
plaintiffs.
In paragraph II i is related that
the defendants, without knowledge Of
the plaintiffs. paid, with the funds Of
the corporation. the note Of Samuel
Rosoff Of $4,000
In paragraph % is an allegation
that on March -, 1921. Wolfe sold
MS stock in the corporation to Rosofi
and severed his connection with the
corporation. but continued 70 draw q
salary Of $40 a week, although no ae.
ton had been taken to hire him and
without the knowledge or consent Of
the plaintiffs.
Attorneys Searls, Russell 4 Brad
ford represent Messrs. Dean and Pep
IN in their suit.
Putnam patriot., 1921-12-30
MANY CASES in
CRIMINAL LIST
Ernest Skinner. Charged With
Murder, to Be Tried at
Willimantic

The January term of the Windham
County Superior court meets at VIII
limantic and has awaiting its attention
long docket Of criminal eases. rang
ing in variety Of crimes from murder
in The first degree TO theft The muir
der charge hangs over Ernest Skinner
of Hampton, who murdered an old
farmer and then burned his house.