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DIED

SHEPARD-In Bollouville, March 30, Caroline Shepard, aged B years formerly of Putnam. MASON-In Putnam, March 29, Mrs. Irene M. Mason of Danielson, aged 9 years. BOULAY-In Providence, March p, Ezra Boulay, aged 73 years, former ly of Putnam. SWANSON-In Putnam, March 27 Mrs. Carl A. Swanson, aged SC years.
 TRUESDELL-In Putnam, March 26 Miss Princess Truesdell, aged 69 years. GILI.-In Putnam, March 24, George Gill. .LYTHGOE-In Pomfret, March 20 Joseph Lythgoe, aged so years. FORTNEY-In Putnam, March 50 John P. Fortney, aged 50 years. Webster, March 26 Fred L. Austin, aged 5l years, for merly of Putnam. LACHANCE-In Putnam, March 3l Mrs. Joseph Lachanee, aged 54 years.
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WEST WOODSTOCK

Albert Smith, who has been stop ping at Kenelm, returned to his home in East Brimfield Sunday.
 F. J. Williamson and son Paul and Miss Mary Williams motored here from Hartford Sunday.
 Mrs. Curtis, who has been house keeper for Frank Gordon, is moving back to North Ashford.
 Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Williams and family were the Sunday guests of Mr. and Mrs. R. E. Young.
 Mrs. Charles Thayer recently en- tertained Mr and Mrs Hallquist, Mrs. George Thayer and Mrs Horton.
 Friends and neighbors of Mr. and Mrs. John Piehuta gathered at their home Easter Sunday and were very pleasantly entertained with music, re- treatments, etc.
 Mr. and Mrs Leslie Cielpin of Pennsylvania, Mrs. Emma Kenyon and Miss Fannie Kenyon of Bridgeport called at Mr. and Mrs. k. E. Young g Sunday, and also on John Williams.
 The report of last week that John Williams had purchased the Foster place was not correct, as Mir and Mrs. Raymond Young are the purchasers and MT. and Mrs. John Williams are to live with them for the present.
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Grosyenor Tuesday, in the sctn year of his age. The body was taken to Providence for the funeral servioe e and interment.
 The funeral services of Miss Ruth Ballard were held at her late home on Saturday afternoon, Rev. J. Spencer Voorhees, officiating The singing was by members of the Ash family
 There will be a demonstration of dress forms by Miss Miller of the Farm Bureau on April 5tt at 2 ?. n. at Pomfret Neighborhood Hou8e, to which all ladies are cordially invited
 The announcement was made or Sunday of the engagement of Miss Dorothy Richardson to Dr. George Chandler Lincoln of Worcester. Both were in France at work during the war
 ReV ]. Spencer Veorhees and his wife and daughter left on donday for
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Easter Services

The congregations were large on Easter Sunday at all the churches and the music was unusually good.
 At the children's service at i o. clock at the Episcopal church, the children took part in the singing and carried up their mite boxes and those who had attended the Lenten serWccs received pins.
 After the service the older mem- bers of the congregation were invited to the rectory for afternoon tea.
 At 8 o'clock at the Congregational church the Sunday school had their Easter concert with recitations and songs by the children followed by a dialogue taken part in by ten girls, entitled "Her Choice" by Margaret Slattery. 1t was the first time the audience room had been used in the evening since the new lighting and all were pleased with it. After the concert the Y. P. r. s. E. Club invit- cd the parents and older young people to the church parlor for refreshments, after which they returned to the au- dienee room for sing.
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SATURDAY, APRIL g, 1921 At II O'clock A. M, Rain or Shine

The following personal property:
 One first class black family and farm mare due to foal April 29th. I tip cart, l nearly new 2-horse Deerine mower, l 1-horse mower. good horse rake, l hay tedder, l disc harrow. l fine surrey, l corn sheller, I double set of driving harness, nearly new. l Mann bone grinder, sleighs. 1 wheel barrow, 3 rolls barbed wire, 1 roll twisted wire, step ladder, set of blocks and rope, lot of stake chains l churn, 3 gallons graphite paint , gallons brown paint, lbs. white lead l Glenwood range, with hot water front, l cross cut saw, I boring ma chine, oil stove, and other tools and household goods.
 Terms Cash. Caterer will attend
 Is CHAS. E, WARREN
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WOODSTOCK ACADEMY

Rehearsals are progressing very fla vorably for the operetta, "The Whole ' ear Round" to be given by the Ac- ademy students in the near future Miss Burns has selected the prinei- pals and chorus and she is now work ing on the costuming and stage set tings.
 This operetta brings up a subject which is often discussed, that is, which season of the year is the best The seasons, spring. Summer. fall and winter, present their claims for su- premacy and stranger from Far Away" attempts to choose the best The solos and choruses are very tune
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EAST THOMPSON

The special Easter service at the Baptist church last Sunday was a mos excellent one. Wallace Smith sang accompanied by Miss Esther Rouse violin, and Miss fisher. organ. The rest Of the program was furnished by home talent. Those taking part were Miss Edna Hall, Miss Mildred Logee, Miss Clara Mathewson, Frank Bates, William Mahew, with Mrs George Law, organist. The beautiful hawers used in decorating were the gift of Mrs George k. Dresser of Putnam. The music and literary program and the decorations were arranged by Mrs. Carlton, uperintendent of the Sun day school. There was an unusually large attendance.
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PUBLIC AUCTION
Notice by Emel Dessofy for TUESDAY, APRIL 5, 1921
 At g O'clack A. M., Sharp

Having sold my farm known as the Calvin Long place, located two miles east from Danielson on the road lead ing to South Killingly, will sell with out reserve or restriction my large dairy herd consisting of all young COWS and heifers in various stages of milk, my large and complete line of farming tools, wagons, horses, hens, small tools, and all of my household goods.
 Everything in serviceable condi- tion, and some nearly new Terms Cash. If stormy first fair day after. Caterer on hand all day.
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POMFRET LANDING

Mrs. H. Linslay is home from the hospital feeling much better. Mrs. J. B. Clapp was Tn Danielson last week staying with friends.
 Mr. and Mrs. T. A. Hanley are spending a few weeks in New York City.
 Mr. Grinder and family of Willi- mantle are visiting Mr. and Mrs. Rutherford.
 Mr. and Mrs. E. N. Searls are in Boston with an intention of buying new automobile.
 Mrs Harold Beadle, Mr. Valley and family visited their aunt, Miss Whip pie, Easter Sunday.
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POMFRET
Lois Ransom is quite sick.

Lois Ransom is quite sick.
 Miss Louise Hoppin spent part of a day in town this week.
 The Misses Camille and Martha Flu vrard and Miss Gladys Ash were at home over Sunday.
 The Women's Benevolent Society will meet at the church pallors We'd nesday afternoon at o'clock
 Mir. and Mrs Clarence Roberts (nee Carrie Pratt announce the birth of a daughter to their Friends March 2lst.
 Word has been received from Nor wich that Peter Murphy was improv- ing and we hope to hear before icag that he is able to return home.
 Joseph Lythgoe lied 1t the Ben
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WOODSTOCK VALLEY

0. A. Hiscox went to Hartford on Wednesday.
 Mrs. o. A. Hiscox is visiting her mother and sister in New Haven.
 School is closed this week for Eas- ter vacation. Spring term opens on Monday, April 4.
 Mrs. A. N Hammond has returned from Boston, where she spent Easter with her daughter, Mrs. Marjorie Miller.
 Ernest Lyon is moving to the Wal do Carpenter place, where he is em- ployed by Stanley Kelley, who has purchased the place.
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SEEING EUROPE

What could be more delightful than 74-day tour through Europe? Think of visiting Italy, Switzerland, France, Belgium, Holland and Eng land If you are interested write to FRANK W. BARBER, Middletown, Conn, for full particulars. Mir. Bar Der IS organizing a party under the efficient management of the Travel Department of the American Express Company. 12-13
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ful and the costumes will be very much in keeping with the character of the piece.
 The Academy girls met with Miss Beatrice Healey last Tuesday after noon for the purpose of making the flowers for the decorations in the op= eretta.
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BORN

ALDREDGE-In Brooklyn, \. Y., March "A, son to MT. and Mrs. Stanley Aldredge Mrs. Aldredge was Mrs. Harry C. Meinken, for merly of Putnam. HATHAWAY-At the Day kimball Hospital, March 9, son, Robert Henry, to Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Hathaway
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ATTENTION FARMERS

Egg boxes to hold one dozen eggs for safe and neat delivery to custom CTS, with your name and farm name and address neatly printed on papeI box, 500 for $500. PUTNAM BOX CORP, Truesdell street, Putnam. Conn. 4-tf
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Card of Thanks

The undersigned wish to thank their many kind neighbors and friends who were so thoughtful and of such great assistance during their bereave- ment in the loss of wife and mother; also those who sent beautiful flowers for the funeral.
 Carl A. Swanson and Children.
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CLASSIFIED ADVERTISEMENTS
Clearing House Who Have Something to Disposs Of and Wishing to Acquire Something; For Employer Empoyee It Brings Buyer and Seller Together.
MALE HELP WANTED

For mills, cloth room overseer. slasher tender, cotton card grinder, foreman bleecher, mechanic for bleachery, woolen perchers. and loom fxers. CHARLES P. RAYMOND AGENCY, 294 Washington street, Boston. 13
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AUCTION

Having sold my farm known as the Steve Johnson place, located about 1-4 mile from the Pineville Mill, on the road leading to Putnam Heights, will sell at Public Auction in order to vacate, on
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Card of Thanks

The undersigned wish to thank their many neighbors and friends who were so kind and thoughtful and who by acts and words helped them to more easily bear their recent bereave= ment
 MT. and Mrs. N. o. Ballard
 and Family.
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MARRIED

MCINTYRE E-HENDRY-In Whitins- vile, Mass, March 26, Maurice NJ. Mcintyre, formerly of Putnam, and Miss Helen Hendry.
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New York and New Jersey, where they will spend two weeks Stanley Kelley will occupy the pulpit in MT. Voorhees, absence.
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WE ARE GOOD BUYERS

Give us chance to bid on youI furniture. PUTNAM FURNITURE EXCHANGE, 10 Pomfret street, Put nam, Conn. 4-15'
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WANTED

A middle aged woman wants posi- tion as housekeeper for Protestant man. Tel. 185-32. 12-13*
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INSURANCE

Automobile Insurance of all kinds See J. RICHARD CARPENTER, Agent. 12-f
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NOTICE

Fishing, or trespassing in any way, around the reservoir of M. L. Aldrich, Is strictly forbidden under penalty of the law. NJ. L. ALDRICH, Putnam, Conn. 1915
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FOR SALE

Potatoes for sale; firsts and sec- onds. Tel. Putnam 243-2. L. F. AVERILL & SON, Pomfret Center, Conn. 1914
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FOR SALE

Eggs for matching from pure bred s. c. Rhode Island Reds. Seven dol lars per hundred. SIPS per setting. Also R. I. R. Cockerels for breeding. JOHN R. STROMBERG, AAbington, Conn. Tel. Putnam, 259-4. 10-14
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AUCTION SALE
TUESDAY, APRIL 5, 1921
 103O A. M., Rain or Shine

125 Horses, to be sold to the high est bidder regardless of what they cost me or their value. 56 head of Fresh Green Horses right off the farms they were raised on in Ohio and Indiana. Remember this when you are buying a horse, I can sell you a horse s75 cheaper than any horse dealer in your country can buy them themselves. I also will have 50 head of second hand horses. Come to this sale and save your money. Every horse sold with my high class guaran- tee. Be sure and come. Private sales daily.
 HUGH P. HAMILTON 375 Main St. Norwich, Conn.
 Tel 19S6-3
 ED. HAMILTON, Auetioneer. The best auctioneer in the east.
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FOR SALE

A two-story house in splendid con- dition. All modern improvements, garage, garden, fruit trees and sheds. 70 WALNUT STREET. Phone 397.
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WANTED

An ambitious young lady, well versed in music, a good pianist quick, energetic, and willing to learn the business thoroughly. Permanent position for the right party. Apply first by letter for the purpose of mak- ing an appointment. References re- quired. Don't call until you hear from us. Putnam Music Shop. w.. ". ANERILL. 12-tf
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FOR SALE
FOR SALE

Eggs from pure bred Rhode Island Reds, $1.50 per setting of 15. FRANK O. DAVIS, Pomfret Center, Conn, Telephone 228-3. 9-17
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PUTNAM TAX NOTICE

\ warrant having been issued to me for the collection of Personal Tax es which are due and payable by law February l, 1921, and Taxes levied on the Grand List of the Town of Put nam, for the year 1920, according to the vote of said Town, which are due and payable on or before April 25, 1921. notice is hereby given that, for the purpose of receiving such Taxes, l will meet all persons liable to pay Personal and Property Taxes due said town, at my office,
Putnam patriot., 1921-04-01

State of Connecticut, District of Putnam, ss Probate Court, March 2S, 1921. An agreement for the adoption of Euclid Elmer Leo Cloutier, minor aged 3 years, residing in Putnam, having been exhibited to this Court, for acceptance and approval, it is thereupon ORDERED: That notice be given to all persons interested to ap- pear at the Probate Office in Putnam, on the 1th day of April, 1921, at 7.30 in the afternoon of said day. then and there to show cause, if any they have, why the said agreement should not be accepted and approved by this Court, by publishing this order of notice, once in some newspaper having a cir cuiation in said district ands by post ing copy hereof on the public sign post in the Town of Putnam at least 6 days before said day of hearing. DAVID FLAGG. Judge. 13
 NOTICE OF SETTLEMENT
 District of Thompson, ss. Probate Court, March 9, 1921. Estate of Augusta Vim, of Thompson, in said District, an incapable person. The Conservator having exhibited his final account with said estate to this Court for allowance, 1t is ORDERED-That the 9th day of April, A. D. 1921, at one o'clock in the afternoon, at the Probate office in Thompson be, and the same is assigned for hearing on the allowance of said administration account. and this Court directs the Conservator to cite all persons inter- ested therein to appear at said time and place by publishing this order once in some newspaper having a cir culation in said District. and by post ing copy on the public sign post in the Tswn of Thompson, at Thompson Center at least seven days before said time assigned. Certified from Record, FRED A. MUNYAN. Judge
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LOST

On Wednesday night, March 23, an automobile number plate, 6240S. Finder please leave at Patriot office.
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WITTER BROS. AUCTI0NEERS Office and Salesrooms, No. 42 Main
 St., Danielson, Conn.
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LOST
LOST

March 21, white and tan fox hound bitch; tan on body shows dark. Own- CTS name on collar c. c. BART LETT, Webster, Mass. Tel. 142-R.
 1914
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WITTER BROS, AUCTIONEERS Office and Salesrooms at No. 42 Main
 St, Danielson, Conn.
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on
 FRIDAY AND SATURDAY
 April 22 and B, 1921 From 9 o'clock A. M until o'clock P. M., on each of said days. Dated at Putnam, Conn, March 29th, 1921.
 ERNEST C. MORSE, Collector of Taxes for the Town of Putnam. 13-15
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1921-09-11
Kruger is Double
Winner Ina Swi1lls;
Champion Beaten
Hawaiian Defeats Eberhart
and Is First in Backstroke
Race; Mckee Loses Dive

Harold "Stubby" Kruger, the Hawai-
ian champion, furnished the thrills and
carried off the chief prizes in the
aquatic meet held yesterday afternoon
in the open-air pool at Brighton Beach.
The invader was double winner, fin
ishing first in the 15O-yard backstroke
race and defeating Walter Ebethart,
captain of the Columbia swimming
team, in special free style match at
100 yards.
A surprise was furnished in the ham
dicap fancy dive for men when Tom
Mckee, the Metropolitan champion, was
defeated. The ttleholder, who is now
competing unattached, bowed to Tom
Hirschfield, of the City A. c.. who also
started from scratch. The latter won
by SO points, with total of "a points.
Kruger won the match from Eber-
hart in easy fashion, as the collegian
was unaccustomed to the course and
swan off his lane several times. The
yards in 81 seconds, the fastest time
turned in for 100 yards in the Metro
politan district this season.
"Stubby'' set out for a record in the
backstroke event, but his competitors
failed to press him and he won eased
up in 1 minute SO % seconds.
The summaries:
loo,yard invitation swim-won by Har-
old (''Stubby'D Kruger, Honolulu from
Walter Eberhart, Columbia University
Time 0:57.
r., Fancy dve for men lhanaicap>- by
Tom Hirschteld, City A. Q. iscratch). with
"a points Tom Mckee, unattached
1scratch), S1.4 points second: Anthony De
Tl ~ coIumb!a University 90 points,,
150-yard back-stroke (handicapl--won
by Harols Kruger, Honolulu (scratch) !;
James w. Hall, Central Swimming club
s seconds, second; Victor Kiffe, Central
Swimming Club e seconGs). third Time,
l. 80 %.
5o-yard novice race--Won by C. NJ. Car
deea, Germantown Cricket Club; Ed Null
Ter, unattached. second George Doehle.
unattached, third. Time OPS
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1921-09-11
Miss Riggin Wins Twice
I'm Jersey Water Meet

NEW BRUNSWICK, N. j., Sept TO-
Miss Aileen Riggin, of the New York
Women's S. A., the Olympic fancy div
ing champion, was a double winner at
water carnival rnder the supervision
Of the New Brunswick Boat Club here
this afternoon. She first defeated a
crack field in q fancy diving contest
from sprinrboard, then romped away
with the 2o0yard handicap swim.
In the diving event Miss Riggin ran
up remarkable score of 947 points
in eight dives and outpointed on actual
tally her teammate, Miss Helen Meany.
newt. crowned national champion. who
finished second from scratch with 81 Is
points. In the swimming race Miss Rig
rin had an allowance Of Is seconds and
did actually 2 minutes So Il seconds.
The summary:
5n~yard swim for Juniors fhansleanl-
Won b. Miss Ethel Ursprung, New York w
$ A. Ssa Miss Ethel Baker New York w
: A. (scratcht. second; Miss Ruth Morgan
o:42 o5
:, loo.yar swim .Chaanaieap,. Won by Miss
Miss Helen N~an~. No"- York ". 8 A. (12si
second; Miss Claire Juslsow. New York "
5 A. lssl, Third Time. 1903.
Aiieen Rirgin. New York w s. A. a1ss5 :
Miss Margaret Eaerle. New York ". S. A
l2osl. second Miss Alice Lord. New York
W. S. a. Cl7s). third, Time 2.55 is.
Fancy diving thandieap,-- b. Miss
Aileen RirHin, New York w s. a. a
poinp, - points; Miss Helen Meany New
YORK W. $ A. fssraich}. 9i.5 points sec
ond; Miss Kathryn Brown, New York w
;. 4 - pointsl. SAL points third
zoo yard relay swim Won by Misses
Charlotte Boyls. r,tAe Baker Lillian
stoddara, Florence Briscoe. New York W
; a. Misses Aieen Riggin, Georgia Will
yor, &c, trn'ie 2eeris, Gertrude Morris. New
York w. $. a, second. riins. 2ls Is
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1921-09-11
Ciebel Retains
44O Met Title
I'm Club Swim
Henry GiebeI, Brother of
Winner, Finishes Second;
Veteran Goodwin Third

Bud Goodwin, the veteran swimmer
CT the New York A. c., VINO won his
first championship tgenty-one years
ago. but has been out OF racing since
1918, returned TO competition for the
Metropolitan A. A.. u. 440-yard title
swim at Travers Island yesterday after
noon.
He failed to win, but he showed his
oldtime form and placed third in rep
resentative field of five, remarkable
achievement for man we'll past the
Oslerian age.
Leo Giebel, Of the New York A. c..
was the victor II covered the distance
in 5 minutes Sd As seconds over a
choppys 55-yard course, leading home by
ten yards his younger brother. Henry,
who finished second as many yards
ahead of Goodwin. Max Ritter, of thu
Now York A. c., and Louis Helwig, of
the Brooklyn Central y. NJ. c. A., the
only other contenders, finished in the
order named
Goodwin set out at q fast pace, and
it looked for while as if he we're GO
ing to put another title to his credit
He held the lead for 150 yards. But
at the end of the fourth lap Leo Giegel
went to the fore and was not headed
after that He increased his. advantage
steadily to the finish Henry however,
did not overtakc and pass the veteran
until the homestretch.
Rudolph Saacke, the newly crowned
junior national fancy diving champion,
won q 10-foot springboard contest from
scrath with 1871 points, and his team
mate, Ewald Wildeforster, romped
away with a 110-yard handicap swim
from the 12-second mark in the actual
time cf | minute 10 2-5 seconds.
A 110-yard novelty race, in which
the contestants were required to cover
one length of the course with hands
and feet tied, then swim back, proved
a fizzle. All but one of the starters ac-
cidentally or purposely were free Of
their bonds by the time they reached
the turning float, so had to be disqual-
fled.
Buck Webb, unattached, who Remained
trussed, was able to score an easy vic
tory in solitary glory. His time was
minutes "a seconds.
The summary:
440-yard swim tSenor Metropolitan A.
New York A. c.; Henry Giebel, New York
A. c., second Leo j. Goodwin New York
a. G, third. Time $50 As.
11o.yard swim thandicap)-Wo by
John Curren, New York a. c.. 125>, sec
ond Buck Webb. unattached (14o), third
Time, 1:15 3-5.
11oyard novelty race--.won by Buck
Webb, unattached. Eleven othcr start
ana were ere disaualifie yd. Tine. s:a4. 'eD''
aolph saaoke as New YORK 4 z 00 3seratds M
s3.l points; John Davidson, New York K
{. 6 points,. 70 points,. second: Richard
A. Diel: unattached Go points,, 1898
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1921-09-11
American Runner Third
I'm Canadian Marathon

TORONTO. Sept. 10.--Normal Cen
erai. Of Brantford. Ont, won the twelve
mile Canadian national marathon here
to-day in ! hour. 9 minutes and So 2-5
seconds. James Moore, of Gladstone A.
To- Toronto. was second, and Frank
Wendling, Buffalo, third
new Canadian record for the 900
yard open handicap was made by NJ.
Muir, st. Mary's, who won the event in
minutes Ia 2-0 seconds. The former
record was 2:l9 1-5. G. J. Bertsch, of
Buffalo. WIS second, and A. T. Heck,
Buffalo. third
u. 0. Gourd;n. Harvard University,
non the runnine broad jump with 23
feet 2 inches. W. D. Hayes, Of Boston,
was first in the lo0-yard dash, with f.
@. Gourdin second and IL. Lochnicht,
Niagara Falls. third. Time, 10 seconds
G.. Smith. of Buffalo, won the one-mile
bicycle race in 2:lt Is. NJ. Webster.
Of Toronto. WIS second, and J. Scheider
OF Buffalo, third.