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Williams news., 1921-01-21
Music Department Meets.

The Music Department of the Woman's Club met at the house of Mrs. Ed. Johnson on Tuesday afternoon. An enter taining and instructive program was given. Piano selections were rendered by Miss Marga- ret Duffeld, Miss Caring, Mrs King Alexander and Mrs. Ed Johnson. In addition to this, Mrs. Stucky read paper on Singers of Today. and Mrs. Alexander one on Pianists and Violinists of today. At a short business meeting held after the program. the Music Depart- ment voted to join the National Federation of Music Clubs. Following this. tea was served and a very pleasant social hour was passed.
Williams news., 1921-01-21
WILLIAMS TAKES ONE
 FROM HOLBROOK TEAM

The Boys Basket ball team of the Williams High School took a game from Holbrook, on the High School court here, last Friday night. The game was a very closely contested one dur ing the first half but in the sec ond round the Williams boys, with a stronger lineup rapidly walked away with the score. The game closed with the local team leading by 38 to 13. During the first half the Will Hams lineup was as follows: Verdi Barnes, Forward
 Arnulfo Luna, Forward
 Oscar Tyler, Center
 Chas. Sullivant, Guard Jesus .Quiada, Guard At the end of this half the score stood, 8 to in favor of Williams.
 The Williams lineup in the second half was:
 Chas. Sullivant, Forward
 Chas. Ross, Forward
 Oscar Tyler, Center
 Jesus Quiada, Guard
 Raymond Rupe, Guard.
 During this half Williams made 30 and Ho1brook 9.
 The Holbrook team continu- ed on to Kingman where they lost a game Saturday night by a score of 2S to 12.
 The Holbrook team was once beaten before reaching Will Hams: At Winslow they played Wednesday night winning by score of 40 to 22. At Flagstaff they played Thursday night los ing by a score of 63 to9.
Williams news., 1921-01-21
MOTHERS VISITING DAY

Sunday, Jan. 23 will be Mothers visiting day in the pri- mary Department of the Meth odist Sunday school. All moth CTS who have children in that department are cordially in vited to come and see the de- partment at work. Bring the babies with you.
Williams news., 1921-01-21
THE METHODIST EPISCO-
 PAL CHURCH
w. I. Lowe, Pastor

w. I. Lowe, Pastor Williams Sunday School 10: zoo A. M. Public Worship Il zoo A. M. Evening Service 7:3O P. M. Choir rehearsal Friday evening 80
 A cordial invitation is extend ed to the public te all these services.
Williams news., 1921-01-21

For Sale
 A few houses and lots, some vacant lots, ranch or two in Coconino County, an ideal spot for young stockman in Colo rado. Silvernaii
 Write for prices terms and description.
Williams news., 1921-01-21

One homesteader wishes to relinquuish his 40 acre home stead. Another wants to reli- quish his 14O acre tract Are you interested.
 SILNEnNAM-
Williams news., 1921-01-21

Mrs. Lillian Lonergan, of Ludington, Mich., arrived here to spend the remainder of the winter with her sister, Mrs. c. K. Wickens.
Williams news., 1921-01-21
Civics Department to Meet

OIvICS Department to Meet
 The Civics Department of the Woman's Club will meet at the Methodist church on Febru- ary l. All mothers with child ren are urged to be present. whether members of the Club or not.
 Prof. T. H. Cureton went to Phoenix last Saturday to spend a day visiting with his father now 7S years old, who is m k- ing his home there. His father was formerly a resident of the state of Missouri.
 MT. and Mrs. L. w. Cureton and little daughter left for Phoenix last Saturday. to visit for a few days with MT. Cure tons father. From Phoenix they went on to San Diego for a few weeks visit.
 Carl (Red) Valentine was down from the Canyon or busi- ness, Thursday.
 MT. Berger, of Denver, arriv- ed in Williams Sunday, and spent a few days visiting with MT. and Mrs. Albert Lebsch. On Monday he was joined by his sister. Mrs. Weber, of Canyon City, Colo, who spent a day wis iting with MT. and Mrs. Lebsch. On Tuesday MT. Berger and his sister continued on their way to California where they will spend several weeks at San Francisco and other points.
 Jerry Duffy and Patrick Boyce left for California on Monday, by auto. They reach ed Kingman just about the time the rain commenced there and found plenty of mud and water the remainder of the journey. To some, as they buzzed out of town, they bore the look of a couple of modern Romeos. The rain and mud may have given them a rather bedraggled ap- pearance before they reached California, but nevertheless a number of Williams people maintain that the News will have new item for the social column, in their return. They expect to be gone about a and a great deal might happen ia that time. l:
Putnam patriot., 1921-09-30
DR.. CHAPDELAINE
CURES BLINDNESS
Son Of Local Couple Restores
Sight To Afflicted Flee
trician
os'eop@thie Treatment and Special
Attention To Eyes Were Given

Through the efforts Of Or. Ernest
Chapdelaine, son Of Mr.. and Mrs. Vie
tor Chapdelaine Of this city. AMI
chief resident physician Of the Phila-
delphia osteopathic Hospital, the veil
Of almost complete blindness has been
lifted from the eyes Of a 42-year-old
electrical worker.
When Prenzel tthe patientl was
first admitted to the hospital, July
q, according 20 the Public Ledger
Of that city. Doctor Chapdelaine
said he could hardly distinguish be-
tween light and shadow. not being
able 70 tell whether he was in the sun
light or in a darkened room. Now he
is able TO distinguish persons who
come to him.
tie Is able even to notice the par
tieulars of dress. whether person Is
wearing a bow tie, for instance. When
he first came 20 the Osteopathie Hos
pital too, Doctor Ghapdelaine said, be
was not able 70 move his legs at all.
except when seated, and now he Is
able to walk around the yard and in
the corridors Of the hospital without
assistance
The Public Ledger went on 70 say
that Dir. Chapdelaine had diagnosed
the blindness and defective loeomo-
ton Of the patient as due to tense,
nervous and hysterieal condition. The
hospital therefore proceeded in the
effort to overcome this condition.
By the use of osteopathie treat
ment. hot bath soothing to the nerves,
and a general prescription Of rest. a.
well as special treatment to the eyes.
the ailment was gradually cured. The
doctor, the Public Ledger declares.
expects to return the electrician to
his work shortly with good use of
his eyes and his limbs.
Putnam patriot., 1921-09-30
REV. &c. STODDARD
MADE PRESIDENT
Local Man Chosen As Head OF
Newly Formed CLERGY
Fellowship"
Dr.. A. r. Stephenson Of Melbourre.
Australia Gives Talk

Sixteen ministers Of Putnam and
vicinity attended meeting Of the
Clergy Fellowship last Monday morn
ing and elected the following officers;
Rev. John c. Stoddard Of Putnam.
president; Rev. F. II. Bigelow Of
Pomfret and Rev J. W Carter Of At
tawaugan. vice presidents: Rev. s. T.
Livingston of Thompson. secretary
and treasurer.
The appointments were; Program
committee, Rev. II. d. Baker of East
Woodstock and Rev. ". b. Williams
Of Danielson; special committee, Rev.
F. B. Harrison of Woodstock and
Rev. S. j. A. Rock Of Putnam. look
cut committee, Rev W. NJ. Newton Of
North Grosvenordale and Rev viii
liam Swanson of Dayville
An interesting address was given by
Rev. DR. A. r. Stephenson Of Mel
bourne. Australia. former chairman Of
the Union Of Congregational Church
Is of Victoria. who is in this country
as delegate to the international
Church Conference in Boston.
He brought the greetings of the
churches he represents and was in
structed by vote to convey the cordial
goodwill of the Fellowship to the min
isterial fraternity of Melbourne
The devotional service was led by
Rev. J. L. Roney, and included an in
spirational talk by Rev. Boynton
Merrill. The business session follow
ed. The constitution prepared by
committee was discussed and adopted
The aext meeting Of the Fellowship
sill be held the first Monday in No
yember at a place to be designated
later
Putnam patriot., 1921-09-30
STANDARDIZATION is
CORONER'S VERDICT
Suicide Given At Inquest As
Explanation Of airs. ket-
teile's Death
Husband OF Young Bride VIII Enter
Congregational Ministry

Suicide by strangulstiou was given
Monday at the coroner's inquest as
the cause Of death Of Mrs. Norah
johnson Kettelle. Radcliffe graduate
and bride Of John Dunstef Kettelle.
and whose body was recovered from
the waters Of Mashapaug Lake. I'm
ion. last Thursday.
j. +. Olcott of Norwich, who reeov-
cred the body. testified that he had
found the body floating & short dis.
lance from Patmos Island. with the
head submerged and a rope with
weight attached tied about the neck.
He told Il informing Seleetmen
Moore and Howard, and stated that he
had been fishing daily in the lake. as
he had been camping there during the
summer
Or. G. r. Bard. in answer 70 aues-
tions of Coroner Fahey. stated that
the knot with which the rope was tied
was a slip knot and that there were
absolutely no marks Of violence on the
body when recovered.
Dr.. John p. Haniey corroborated
the testimony OF Medical Examiner
Bard. The evidence presented showed
that the knots were so tied that Mrs.
Kettelle's breath was shut off before
she either jumped from the boat or al
lowed herself to fall into the water
from it. The weight Of the apehor.
which was carriage weight usually
used to hitch horses at curhings, pull.
ed the rope tight when il was thrown
over the side Of the boat.
In giving his story of the ease, John
Dunster kettelle spoke quietly and
slowly. answering questions without
hesitation and supplying detailed ae-
count. lie said that at no time dur
ING his acquaintance with his wife be-
fore marriage had she shown any
signs Of erratie temperament. and
that she seemed perfectly happy dur
ing the honeymoon. He met his wife
in the fall Of 1917. and. except for
the months while he was in France.
had been in touch with her constantly.
Coroner Fahey asked if Mrs ket-
NHttt NssN HfthtEA AtfttaHfA OF HtsotaA .
isfiod on Tuesday. Sept Is, the day
she committed suicide He replied
that she seemed in no way dissatisfied
or temperamental. and 10 has knowl-
edge she never was subject te spells
Of maraseuess.
Mr.. kettellc testified that he knew
Of no reason why his wife should have
killed herself. He said the only way
he could account for it was that any
young woman Of high strung temper
ament might be affected By entering
upon new experiences in life.
On Tuesday kettelle enrolled as a
student at the Andover Theological
Seminary, Cambridge, to. study for
the Congregational ministry. He
plans to devote his life to religion, and
said to reporter that the death Of
his wife was the snal link IN a chain
of circumstances which resulted in
his decision 10 become a clergyman.
Putnam patriot., 1921-09-30
LEGION CONDUCTS
BUGBEE FUNERAL
Services Are Held In Grove
Street Cemetery-Chaplsin
Merrill Ofheiates
Three Grand Army vetsrsa. and
uness~iiie Delegation Attend

About so eX-service men assembled
in the square and marched 70 Grove
Street cemetery Sunday afternoon as
an escort for the body Of Ernest r
Bugbee, killed in action during the
war and horn in Putnam. Three
Grand Army veterans and delega-
ton from the uneasville Post Of the
American Legion attended the funeral
services.
Rev. Boynton Merrill. chaplain of
the Anselm Mayotte Post. American
Legion. officiated at the funeral The
services were held at the Grove Street
cemetery, and burial was in the Bug
bee family lot. The American flag
which draped the casket was present
ed by Chaplain Merrill to Mrs. Charles
Bugbee, the boys mother
The procession to the cemetery was
led BY Clement Jesselin acting as col
or bearer. and Reuben Tanner ami
Eugene Bcllerose as guards. followed
by the bearers. Frank Leelair, Anton
10 Forcier. 0iton Fletcher. Julius
kueeseleit. Mark + Warren. Alferie
Viens, Joseph Hughes ana Joseph
Benoit.
With the exception Of Herman
Blanehette Of this city. all Of the hon
orary bearers came from Uneasville.
These were r Kent. Jesse Peloquin,
Henry Brouillard. Frank Craig, Chas
Ramize. II. Kent and Dudley NefF. At
the grave, three volleys were fred BY
Vincent L. McEvoy, Mike Shotian. c.
Henries, A. Williams. J. Connors.
John Ryan, Thomas Culley and +. c.
Premier. composing the firing squad.
Bugbee was born IN Putnam Oct. I,
1890. the son of Charles and Anna
(Fullerl Bughee. His family later
moved from this city and Is now re-
siding in Uncasville. He entered the
army with the first draft and was
killed in action Oct =. 1918. while
fighting in the Argonne region
Putnam patriot., 1921-09-30

both Dates Inelusivel
Greater and Lesser yellow Legs,
Sept. / to Nov. 80
Black Breasted and Golden Plover,
Sept. l to Nov. 80.
Rail, other than Coot tmud henl
and GaIlinule. Sept y to Nov. 80. q,
Wilson's snipe tack Snipe or Eng
lish Snipel, Oct. / TO Nov. 80.
Coot fmud hem and Gallinulc. Oct.
TO Dee 81
Ducks texeept Wood duck and III
der duck. Oct to Jan. 10
Geese and Brant, Oct. ! to Jan. Is.
Ruled Grouse. Oct. : to Nov. %.
Pheasants tmale only, Oct. 8 70
Nov %.
Hungarian Partridge, Oct. 5 to Nov
%.
Quail, Woodcock. Oct. to Nov. 30
Squirrel, Oct s to Nov. 23.
Deer. no open season.
Rabbit, hunted with dog. gun, fer
ret. Oct to Nov. %.
Rabbit, with dog, ferret, not on
snow. Nov. "a TO Dec. /.
Raccoon, Oct. IS 10 jpn. 3 4.
Skunk, Nov. to Jan. 81.
Mink. Otter Muskrat, Nov. l te
March IA.
Putnam patriot., 1921-09-30

tey street. An unknown person u
was learned by the police had placed
some paper, saturated with gasoline.
at the side Of the house ard had set II
afre. The blaze was discovered by
neighboIs before there was any lam
age. A pint bottle, half illed with
gasoline. was found near the house.
Barrie was suspected of the crime
AS he had formerly lived with the
Reyno family, but had left aftef a
Disagreement
Putnam patriot., 1921-09-30
ARREST MAN FOR ARSON
FREED AFTER INVESTIGATION

Charged with arson, Annie Barrie
Of this city was arrested on suspicion
and questioned By Captain of.Police
John II. Bulger and State Officer How
ard A. Elliott. He was released from
custody Tuesday morning and freed
from responsibility for the offense,
after he had furnished a satisfactory
alihi.
Barrie was suspected Of attempting
arson Saturday night on the house oc-
cupied by Mrs Zepherin Reyno. Bat
Putnam patriot., 1921-09-30
PETER DUMAS IN FEDERAL
COURT FOR HAVING STILL

Peter Dumas of II Lamont street,
Putnam, is this week before the fed
eral court in Norwich on the charge Of
operating stilI. Federal Agent Crit
nm of Middletown came for Dumas
Tuesday morning.
Dumas trouble started several
months ago when the fire department,
called out one morning to subdue a
FIRE at his residence. found a still He
was brought into the local court and
after Judge Geissier had disposed Of
the case, the matter went to the fed
eral agents for action.
Putnam patriot., 1921-09-30

An artesian well driven 81 years
ago under the house of Mrs Jacob
Lowstein in Newark y. J., has gone
dry and instead Of water a steady
stream of cold dry air is rushing from
the we'll By a system Of piping Mrs.
Lowenstein is able 70 control the flow
SO that she never uses ice in her re-
frigerator, has no need Of fans in hot
weather and can even dry her wash
ing on rainy days by hanging the
clothes in the path of the flew Of air.
Newark's city engineers have rs yet
found no solution for the phenome-
non
Putnam patriot., 1921-09-30
MONDAY, OCTOBER }, 1921

To act on the following articles:
Article /. To elect by ballot, one
assessor for three years, one Board
OF Relief for three years, Town Clerk
and Town Treasurer for two years,
three Seleetmen, two Auditors, six
Grand Jurors, seven Constables, two
Registrars of Voters. Tax Collector,
three Town School Committee for
three years. and one Town School
Committee for two years to I'LL va
eancy.
Art. >. To elect any officer requir-
ed by law.
Art. 3. To hear report Of Select
men and act thereon.
Art. 4. To hear report Of Town
Treasurer and act thereon.
Art. 5. To hear report Of Town
School Committee and act thereon.
Art. 8. To see il the Town will ap-
propriate the sum Of 10000 for Dis
trict Schools.
Art. 7. To see if the Town will ap-
propriate the sum Of s25, 900 for High
School expenses.
Art. 3. To determine manner Of
repairing highways and make appro-
priations for the same.
Art. 9. To determine manner Of
opening highways when blocked WITH
snow.
Art. 10. To see if the town viii APP
propriate the sum Of 81 200 70 pay
balance due on Concrete Bridge N
District IS near the Hose House.
Art. IL. To see If the Town viii
appropriate the sum Of 5000 70 com
plete the work on the monument
erected IN memory Of the Civil War
Veterans. Dc,
Art y. To see il the Town viii
appropriate a sum Of money Tor me
proper observance Of Memorial Day.
Art. 10. To see if the Town VIII
authorize the SeleetmeD, to oorro"
such sums Of money as may be needed
10 pay the current expenses OF the
Town until the next Annual Meeting.
Art. ii. To see il the Town VII
appropriate sum 0i "io"Ns
exceed $50 for the benefit Of Thomp-
son Library. Incorporated. -
Art. Is. To see il the Town VIII
appropriate a sum of money for free
bed for one year at the Day hin'oa'l
Hospital. q,
Art. rs. To see II the Town viii
appropriate the sum Of $4,000 TO re-
pair The County Home Road 50 tha'
the State will accept il as State AID
Road or take any other action IN rel
eresce 70 this road.
Putnam patriot., 1921-09-30
THE oUTcAsT

When Truth crushed to earth stands
at the Judgment Bar We suppose her
testimony will be that she was ehloro-
formed in the pulpit, sandbagged in
politics and mobbed in the court
house Houston Post
Putnam patriot., 1921-09-30
MONDAY, OCTOBER 3, 1921

To act on the following articles:

To act on the following articles.
Article /. To choose a Moderator.
Art. ,. To choose Town Officers
for the ensuing year, which are chos-
en- by ballot.
Art. 3. To hear and act upon re-
port of Seleetmen.
Art. 4. To hear and act upon re-
port of Town Treasurer.
Art. 5. To hear and act upon re-
port of the. Treasurer Of the Town
Deposit fund.
Art. 6. To hear and act upon the
report of the Treasurer of the local
school fund.
Art. 7. To hear and act upon the
report of the Town School Commit
tee.
Art. s. To hear and act upon re-
port of Auditors.
Art. 9. To lay tax sufficient to
iefray the expenses of the town for
schools, highways, bridges, paupers,
md necessary expenses for the ensu-
ing year.
Art. 10. To see what action thu
town will take in regard to repairing
the highways and appropriate money
for same.
Art. II. To see what action the
town will take in regard to appropr,-
ating money for Memorial Day
Art. IL. To see if the town VIII
vote 10 authorize the selectmen = Dor
row from such persons or corpora
tions as they may select, such sum OF
money as may be needed from time TO
time to cover the expenses OF the
town for the ensuing year, and TO COW
or the appropriations made or to be
made at said town meeting, until sur
ieient taxes shall be collected and ap-
piled to the payment of the same
and TO see if the town will vote TO
authorize the selectmen to give ne"
notes from time TO time 70 take up
any notes now outstanding.
Art. l3. To see what action the
town will take in regard to the sup
port Of a district nurse. and make an
appropriation. therefor.
Art. II. To see what action the
town will take in regards to appropri-
-ating money for schools. services Of
seleetmen. repairs to state road, snow,
paupers and miscellaneous account.
Art. IS. To see if the town viii
vote to accept the location Of the pub.
lie sign post, as now located east OF
Pomfret Station.
Art. IS. To see if the town VIII
vote to instruct the Seleetmen to
build cement bridge over the Masha-
moquet brook on the road leading to
the house formerly occupied by john
D. johnson, and appropriate money
for same.
Art. IT. To see what action the
town will take on the report OF the
committee on permanent Honor Roll,
and appropriate money for the cree
ton Of the same.
Art. Is. To do any other business
proper 70 be done at said meeting.
Business meeting at two o'clock p.
Putnam patriot., 1921-09-30
MONDAY, OCTOBER }, 1921
At $50 in the Forenoon.

In Annual Town Meeting, to transact
the following business:
Article /. To elect by ballot the fol-
lowing officers: Three Selectmen,
one Assessor for three years, Town
Clerk, Town Treasurer. Agent of
Town Deposit Fund. one member Of
the Board Of Relief for three years.
two Registrars Of Voters. three mem
beers of the Town School Committee
for three years. two Auditors, Tax
Collector, three Library Directors for
three years, and seven Constables'
Art. ?. To authorize the Seleetmen
TO borrow such sums Of money as may
be necessary to meet the expenses Of
the town until the next annual Town
Meeting, and 20 give the notes Of the
Town for the same.
Art. 3. To make an appropriation
to meet the expenses of repairing the
highways
Art. &. To make an appropriation
to meet the expenses Of repairing
bridges.
Art. 5. To make an appropriation
for the expenses of the Public Schools.
including instruction in music and
the purchase Of books and supplies.
Art .. To make an appropriation
for the proper observance Of Memoir
ial Day.
Art. 7. To make an appropriation
for the American Legion, for the eel
ebration Of Armistiee Day.
Art. 5. To make an appropriation
for a free bed in the Day Kimball Hos
pital
Art. 9. To make an appropriation
for the Woman's Board Of the Day
Rimban Hospital.
Art. 10 To make an appropriation
fer the expenses Of the Public Ii
brary.
Art. II. To see II the town will
make an appropriation for the inn
provement Of the road leading from
the ChiIdren's Home corner 70 the
Thompson town Lane preparatory 10
the State Of Connecticut accepting
same under Chapter ! 3 Of the Public
Acts Of 1921.
Art. r. To see II the town will
vote 10 accept under the terms Of the
viii Of the late Mary Gardner, the real
estate. situated on the easterly side OF
South Main Street.
Art. 10. To take action upon lay
I ing a tax 70 meet the expenses Of the
town, at an adjourned meeting to be
held at later date.
Art. Ia. To do any other business
proper to come before said meeting
,r.,cr 2 p,vpcr
Putnam patriot., 1921-09-30
STATE GAME LAWS
Connecticut Assoeis ton OF Fish and
Game Club Distributes Abstracts

Following is an abstract Of the
game laws for two years from July /,
1921. sent out in card form by the
Connecticut Association of Fish and
Game Clubs. Robert Symington Of
Meriden, president; A. Joseph vii
hanson Of Bridgeport. secretary
Putnam patriot., 1921-09-30

As a rule when a fellow says he
never had a chance he means that all
his relatives and friends have selfish
~ kept what they worked for instead
Of giving il to him.-Kansas City
Star.
Putnam patriot., 1921-09-30
ANNUAL
Town Meeting
TOWN OF THOMPSON

The Legal Voters Of the Town Of
Thompson are hereby warned TO meet
at the Town Hall. on
Putnam patriot., 1921-09-30
ANNUAL
Town Meeting
TOWN OF PUTNAM

The legal Voters in Town Meetings
of the Town Of Putnam, are hereby
warned 10 meet in the Town Hall. on
Putnam patriot., 1921-09-30

License required % hunt any Wild
animal or bird. Sunday hunting pro-
hibited.
Ducks. geese, snipe, plover and
woodeoek may be hunted from one
half hour before sunrise to sunset.
Putnam patriot., 1921-09-30

Aircdales. r. Wood. Danielson,
Conn.-Adv. 32-a2+
Putnam patriot., 1921-09-30
GEORGE II. HICKS.
FRANK NJ. NOON,

SeteCtfttAs
Dated az Pomfret, Conn, TINS ltth
day Of September, 1921.
Putnam patriot., 1921-09-30
ANNUAL
Town Meeting
TOWN OF POMFRET

The Legal Voters Of the Town Of
fomfret are hereby warned to meet
Al the Town House in said Town on
Putnam patriot., 1921-09-30

LEON n. WALKER,
CHARLES v. CHASE,
WIIFRED II. BELLEROsE,
Seieetmen.
DATED at Thompson. Conn. sspfem-
Der 81, 1921.