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Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1921-07-29
JOHN E. CAIRNS KILLED
Sale,man Well Known In Putnam
Die. In Motor Crash

Many Putnam friends were shock
ed to learn this morning of the death
of John f.. Cairns of New London at
the Lawrence Memorial Hospital as
the result Of an automobile accident
which occurred Thursday afternoon
in Waterford near the East Lyme
road when the motor in which he was
riding with Charles Humphreys. also
of New London. overturned as they
were trying TO pass several other au-
tomobiles.
Mr.. Cairns and Mr. Humphreys had
been out TO Oswegatchie in a new ma
chine which Mr. Humphreys was de-
monstrating. As they were returning
10 New London. Mr.. Humphreys, who
was driving, attempted to pass several
machines ahead Of him. As he was
about half way by. another car COM
ing in the opposite direction suddenly
appeared. To avoid hitting the on
coming machine, Mr.. Humphreys
swung his car sharply 70 the left go
ing over the trolley tracks and climb
ing part way up the bank on the side
of the road. The machine toppled
over. throwing Mr. Humphreys clear
Of the wreck, but piuning Mr.. Cairns
underneath.
Mr.. Cairns was freed from the
wreck and Immediately rushed to the
Lawrence Memorial Hospital IN
passing automobile. but died just
about as he was being taken into the
hospitaL DR.. Cheney, who attended
the injured man. found that the left
chest had been crushed in over the
heart. several ribs fractured and there
was internal bleeding Mr. Humph-
reys escaped with few bruises and
bad cut on his head.
Mr. Cairns was well known and well
liked in Putnam, much Of ms business
being in this city.
He was an old-time professional
baseball player and always took pos
tive delight in the games between
the New London Rotary Club and the
Norwich Rotary Club, he being tne
captain Of the New London team ne
was AZ years Of age and man OF
sterling qualities.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1921-07-29
MARCY TOOL WORKS
TO BE INCORPORATED

The Marcy Tool Works of Putnam,
owned by Mayor 4. " Marcy, has
been granted papers Of Incorporation
and has been given charter to do
business. The capital Of the corpora
ton is 100000
Mr.. Marcy still retains the control
ling interest in the plant and will
make no immediate changes. The
Marcy tools achieved very good
reputation during the war when the
tools were purchased by the govern
ment and made the standard for such
implements. Since the war Mr.. Mar
cy has been forced to keep his shop
running at full capacity all the time,
although other tool shops have been
closed because Of lack Of orders. The
incorporating Of the plant, Mr.. Marcy
says. is to give chance for expansion
when business all over the country
improves.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1921-07-29

At the informal hearing, at which
Mrs. Place was represented by Attor-
ney Arthur Macdonald OF this city,
il was brought out that the late
Charles Place had been divorced from
his first wife, the mother Of the nine
year-oid boy. Louis Bernard Place.
Charles Place had, married a second
time. Although Charles Place had
died on May q. ris first wife had not
heard Of the death until about n
month ago, She at once made plans
to have her youngest son live with
her in Providence. for the boy had
been living with the father.
On Tuesday she motered TO West
w oodstock and got the boy. The
child's stepmother collected his
clothes together and aided him in leav-
ing. Voluntarily the boy started for
Providence with his mother.
In the meantime Luther Place,
brother Of the ,ate Charles Place,
heard what had happened and tele-
phoned to the police Of this city. In
the police station he claimed that he
had been appointed the ehild's guard
ian and administrator Of his late
brothers estate by the probate court.
Pending further action, the child was
given by the police into the hands Of
the uncle.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1921-07-29
Believe Erebugs May Haze
Set $4,000 Factory Blaze
rATEM HANDLE FACTORY is PRACTICALLY DESTROYED
= IN SPECTACULAR FIRE LATE LAST NIGHT
THREATENS RESIDENCE SECTION
Fire Department Does Excellent Work Preventing Cona
Owners Will Rebuild At Once.

Scarcely il half hour after the fire
VAS discovered the whole building
was mass OF flame and ore end had
tumbled in. Crowds Of people from
all parts of the county gathered in the
surrounding streets 20 witness the
blaze, which was most spectacular.
Three lines 81 hose were used by
the department in holding the fire
back from the southern end of the
building, but only the south wall and
part of the roof could be saved.
James Tatem. Jr.. was asleep at his
home nearby when the blaze was dis
covered. When he reached the fac
tory the destruction Of the building
was already certain The plant was
engaged in filling an order for 20, 600
wooden lawn mower equipments and
there was large stock of hard woods
on hand. This only added to the
flames and the general loss. Prae-
tically nothing except the furnishings
Of the Office and the coiapany's books
was saved and the valuable lathes and
other machinery were either complete
~ ruined or badly damaged
Mr. Tatem announced this morning
that he would begin reconstruction as
soon rs the insurance appraisers had
completed their work. The building,
stock and machinery were all fully in
sured The company recently built
on the Whipple 4 Gilpatrie property
in the north end Of the city a large
stock warehouse. In this Mr. Tatem
will set up his salvaged machinery and
install motor so that work on pres
ent contract may be continued while
the work of rebuilding the factory Is
going on.
Mr.. Tatem warmly commended the
fire department this morning for its
excellent work in preventing the
spreading Of the fire. He said that
he realized from the first that his
property was doomed. but that for
some time he was in great fear that
the fire could aot be prevented from
spreading into the residence section.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1921-07-29
PELLET RUNNING
FLEET OF TAKES
Automobiles Not Allowed To
Run On Schedule and Have
"P.S." Markers
|, Compelled To Discontinue Jitney
Service BY Daniel,on Of.ieials

Compelled by Danielson police 70
discontinue his jitney service on Mon
day morning. {. II. Pellet is now
carrying passengers over his old route
in a fleet of L takes Mr.. Pellet Is
not allowed TO run his machines on a
definite schedule but must operate
them &C varied hours, His drivers
now generally wait until they have a
load. or more than one or two pas
sengers, and then leave for the next
station.
The automobiles, which are for the
most part touring cars, bear public
service markers ana are supposed 20
operate under the regulations gov
erning taxi service But SO far they
have been making only certain pre-
scribed stops and have not been in the
habit Of taking passengers TO places
of the regular route.
Mr. Pellet was forced 70 withdraw
his jitneys from operation Just before
10 o'clock Monday morning. Soon
after 9 o'clock Prosecuting Attorney
A. 6 Bill Of Danielson ordered the
Dauielson police To arrest some of the
drivers Of the busses 50 that they
might be brought into court. Mr. Pei
lett forestalled this action. however.
by appearing at the Office Of Attorney
Bill and notifying him that he would
voluntarily withdraw the busses.
which he did as rapidly as they came
in from their runs Following the
withdrawal of the busses Mr. Bill said
there would be no prosecutions.
The action Of the Danielson au-
thorities was following the decision
the week before of Judge John E.
Keller of the Superior Court at New
Haven that temporary injunction
restraining the state of Connecticut
from enforcing the decisions Of the
public utilities commission until the
court acted could not be granted. The
New Haven decision was or a test
ease and so enforcement Of the com
missions rulings followed as a matter
Of course
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1921-07-29
Bloody Wounds On Children
Beaten For Stealing Apples
George Perry Is Fined In City
Court.-Boys and Girls Both
Give Testimony. - Record
Crowd Fills Court Room
Parents Furiously Indignant.
Says Did Not Hit Girls.

Charged with whipping small chill
dren who were taking his apples.
George Perry was arrested and
brought into city court this morning.
Deputy Judge Archibald Macdonald.
Jr., imposed a fine Of So and costs
Of Ssi4.
According to the childrens stories
in court. two groups Of children had
been whipped while helping them
selves TO Mr. Perry's apples Harold
Donovan. aged l. years. who was
first witness for the prosecution, said
that he and five other boys were at
tackled ON Monday afternoon They
were all picking apples from the
ground. he said. and were whipped By
Perry. who had a switch in his hand.
He showed the marks to the Judge
Lillian Beaudreault testified that
she had asked Mrs Perry if she could
pick apples from the ground on Sun
day Permission she said. was
granted. She said that she and a few
others had gone to the place twice.
Lillian Riendeau substautiated the
story of the Beaudreault girl
Richmond kershaw. aged ; years.
said that he had been struck while
picking green apples ofF the ground
under Perry's tree on Monday after
noon. He said that he vas hit so hard
that the cut bled According 70 his
story, he fell when he was chased and
was struck as be was getting up. H
said all Of the children. including him.
self, had only bathing suits on. as
they had been swimming in the Tour
tellotte swimming pool.
Beatrice Benoit said she was struck
on Wednesday and showed an ugly
slash She said she was in a bathing
suit and not in the tree nor were any
others in the tree Anna Beuoit said
she was IN the Wednesday party with
Beatrice Behoit. her brother, the Ker
shaw boy AM Arthur Blanchard
Nelrose Riendeau sal he was Ia
the Perry orchard on Monday. lie
claimed IN have been with Lillian
Riendeuu. Lillian benou and DORIS
Riendeau. He admitted that he had
been in the t9ee and claimed that his
face had been slapped and that he had
been kicked. Seven-year-old Edward
Benoit also testified Arthur Blan-
chard. aged 5. substantiated the stor-
les of the others
Ben kershaw, textile instructor al
the Trade school and father Of Rich
mond. said he had spoken to Perry
about the way his boy had been whip
ped. He testified that Perry had told
him that the law wouldn't help him
protect his property and so he had
taken the law into his own hands. Ac'
eording To kershaw, Perry had used
threatening language and had said
that he would whip boy or father il
he ever found them on his property
Amidss Riendeau. father Of the Rien.
deau children. said he also had seer
Perry and had received the same sort
Of answer As Kershaw.
Perry testified that he lived on tht
(Continued on Page Seven)
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1921-07-29
ANOTHER SCHOOL FOR PoMFRET
Rev. BigsIo~ To Star, Institution At
Christ Church Reetory

The Rectory School is the name
chosen By Rev. and Mrs. F. II. Bige-
low Of Pomfret for an institution for
the training of younger boys which
they viii open in the reetory Of Christ
church. Pomfret. early in the fall.
Rev. and Mrs Bigelow viii be assist
ed in the work Of instruction by the
Rev. John Lee Roney, rector Of St
Philips church, Putnam. Both Mr
and Mrs Bigelow have had excep.
tional experience in the training Of
younger boys, and il is their intention
20 start their school with eight pupils
during the next year. Announcement
Of the school has ben made il the
leading school journals.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1921-07-29
Y. M. c. A. CAMP COMING SOON
Secretary Corbett To Make Up Party
of Windham County Boys

John II corbett, County Y. NJ. G.
A. Secretary. visited Danielson. Cen
trail Village. Moosup, Sterling and
Plainfield Wednesday and Thursday
for the purpose Of interesting boys
between e and rs years Of age In a
camping expedition to Camp Hazen,
the State Y NJ c. A. camp. which is
located on Cedar Lake near Chester,
Conn
Much enthusiasm for Camp Hazen
has been manifested by the boys and
parents interviewed By Mr. Corbett,
and il is probable that party Of
campers will be made up to attend
the fourth period Of camp from Aug
1924
Several Putnam boys have already
stated their intention to attend Camp
Hazen and any other boys who are IN
terested should Immediately get ii
touch with Mr.. corbett, F.. G. Morse
ar Leroy Ames The executive com.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1921-07-29

In a blaze which may have been Of
ineendiary origin, the handle factory
Of J. B. Tatem 4 Son on George
street was practically destroyed by
fire late last evening Today only one
end remains standing Of the two story
wooden structure. which has several
times been afire before. The loss is
estimated at about sos. 900 on prop
erty which was valued by its owners
at the beginning Of the year at SS6,-
eco.
While unwilling to say that the fire
was Of incendiary origin. early arriv-
ais at the building after the fire was
discovered found brisk blaze started
outside the west corner Of the struct-
are This portion Of the building was
on the other side from the boiler room
which Is the only place that the own
erS believe the fire could have started
inside The boilers were recently in
speeted aud Mr. Tatem is certain that
they have been most carefully attend
III atu tsttA hftNautibN AHatftht HtE
has been taken by the boilerman. How
a fire could have started AZ the west
end he does not understand. since
smoking in the factory has always
been strictly far5idden.
When the alarm was rung in from
the fire box at Ring and Grove streets
the fire was already eating away ut
the northwest corner Of the factory
by the time the fire department had
arrived it was evident that little could
DC done to save the structure. The
firrmen concentrated their efforts on
saving the south end of the building.
thus preventing the fire from spread
ing 70 the residences which are close
ly built beyond that point Great
clouds of sparks and embers fell
through the Grove street section of
the city. and had not a thunder show
er early in the evening completely wet
the roofs Of these structures, II is pos.
sihle that the fire might have spread
throughout that section OF the city.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1921-07-29

H. R. M'KEEN WILL
LECTURE SUNDAY
Swarthmore Company Will
Give Free Entertainment
BY Columbia Artists
Seventy Nine Children Participate In
Junior Parade

In addition to the regular Chau-
tauqua program announced in this
paper three weeks ago. the Swarth-
more Company will present a Sunday
entertainment which will be open TO
the public. it was stated at the guar
antors meeting held Tuesday night.
The Sunday attraction will commence
al 7 o'clock in the evening and will
be held in the big Chautauqua tent.
Artists, whose music is reproduced on
Columbia phonograph records, will
furnish the musical part Of the pro-
gram, while Harry K. McKeen will de-
liver the address.
Junior Chautauqua viii be held ev-
cry day from TO II o'clock in the
morning. Organized play, story tell
ing and other forms Of entertainment
for children will be given. The time
for the afternoon and evening enter
tainments has been changed and af-
ternoon programs will be given at 3
o'clock and evening attractions at Z.
The Junior parade was held yes
terday morning through the main
streets Of Putnam. Seventy-nine boys
and girls participated.
The last meeting Of the Chautau-
qua guarantors will be held al o.
clock tonight in Judge r, ~ War
ner's Office.
Dr. Wilbur Jones Kay, superin-
tender. 81 the Chaatauqua, and his
wife. arrived at 6.22 this morning.
DR.. KAY is head Of the department Of
English literature and public speaking
at the University Of West Virginia.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1921-07-29
HAYNES CAR BACKS INTO
FRONT OF PEOPLES STORE

A Haynes touring car was backed
into the front Of the Peoples Store,
Union Square. at about I o'clock
Monday afternoon. The driver,
woman, had left the gear lever in re-
verse instead Of neutral, and when
she started the engine, the car backed
across the sidewalk and into tine store.
A show case in front Of the store
vas smashed. but no further damage
was done a. the car was stopped BY
an iron rail used as u snppors. Prac-
tieally no damage was done to the
ear. Quite crowd gathered to view
the damage. as the smashing Of the
glass made quite a noise.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1921-07-29
BUYS PoMFRET HOME

Mrs. Janet G. Sheppard Of South
Woodstock. who recently sold her
home in that town 70 Stanley Kelley
Of the Eastford School, has purchased
the residence in Pomfret Of the late
Prof. Frank Tarbell. Mrs. Sheppard
will remove 70 Pomfret as soon as the
interior furnishings belonging 70 the
TarheB estate are sold az auction. The
Tarben house Is located near Pomfret
street directly behind the home Of DR..
John Jas. l. vas formerly the prop
ertv 81 the late Thomas 9. Harrison.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1921-07-29
HAS NARROW ESCAPE
Leona Dupr- /, Rescued From Drown
ing BY Canoe Companion

Miss Leona Dupre had narrow es-
chpe from drowning in Roseland Lake
Yesterday afternoon when the canoe
in which she was sitting with a young
man tipped over. She was dressed IN
her bathing suit and although she
was rescued By her companion, she
lost all her street clothes which were
piled in one end Of the canoe.
The couple were padding quite Far
from shore when suddenly one Of
them moved and the craft capsized.
Miss Dupre was unable 70 swim well,
but the young man grasped her and
with considerable difficulty helped her
to the shore.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1921-07-29

Although the Associated Press dis
patches indicate that an effort was
made in the British House Of Com
mons last Thursday TO make an inter-
national issue of the case of the Rev.
Philip S. Irwin, the former Pomfret
rector who was recently tarred and
feathered at Miami. F Ia, the effort
was without any success. As related
in The Patriots last issue, Mr.. Irwin
has left Miami and is at present in
New York City awaiting assignment
to another diocese. Mr.. Twins FAM
lily are at present in Vermont and it is
understood that he will join them
there for a holiday Of some length be-
fore he accepts further ministerial la
Dor
The Irwin case was brought to the
attention Of the British Parliament on
Wednesday afternoon when men,
beg questioned Cecil Harmsworth,
Under Secretary of Foreign Affairs,
asking if the British Foreign Office in
tended taking any action in the case.
The Under Secretary replied: 4 am
confident that the United States au-
thofities will take such steps as may
Ice necessary to see that justice is
done without representation from His
Majesty's Government $
Mr.. Irwin is a British subject, hay
ing never become an American citi-
zen during his residence in this coun-
Try During the months prior to the
crisis which arose when citizens of
Miami, Fla. aroused by the report
that the rector was preaching race
equality and intermarriage between
the blacks and whites to The members
Of MS negro congregation, took him
outside the city and after administer
ing sound thrashing. tarred and
feathered him and left him alone in
the center of the city in the late eve
ming hours, Mr.. Irwin had been fire.
auently warned by the British vice
consul that he was IN danger Of Great
ing racial trouble. 1t is thought that
in view of this attitude taken by the
British consul, the British Home Gov
eminent would hardly be likely to
take any action following the minis
ter's humiliation.
Makes Statement At jacksonville
ON leaving Miami, Mr.. Irwin, ac-
companied by his daughter, went TO
jacksonville. There he issued state
meut to the newspaper men which
was printed as follows in the Florida
Times Union of that city
Far from preaching racial equality,
as charged, Mr. Irwin declared that
he had been active in opposing many
negro secret societies and that he had
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1921-07-29
YOUNG BOYS CONVICTED
OF BURcLARlZINc HOUSE

Arrested ut / o'clock this morning
on the charge Of burglary. two small
boys are now being held in Brooklyn
Jail. They were found asleep in a
packing box near their home in Brook
lyn.
The boys. whose names are Tony
and Lorenzo Gambatiste, were con
victed Of stealing pocket books, jew
elry. including a necklace and a wrist
watch, fountain pens and cash
amounting 10 $50 from the home Of G.
G. Lawton. Brooklyn. They were
taken to the Children's Home.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1921-07-29

mittee Of the county Y. NJ. c. A. met
in the Office Of G.. Harold Gilpatrie in
the First National Bank building. at
3 o'clock Wednesday
Those present were G. Harold Gil
patrie, Putnam. j. G. Tatem, East
ford; DR.. X. G. Paine. Thompson; |.
w Davis. Daniel~on; DR. Karl T.
Phillips, Putnam, Harry II. Smith.
New Haven; John n. Corbett. Putnam.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1921-07-29
Make. s,atemen. At jacksonville
DAYS OF THE WEEK FAIR

Extensive preparations are being
made for a Days of the Week fair to
be held on the lawn of the First Con-
gregational church, Woodstock. on
Thursday, Aug. II, from to o.
clock. followed by an evening enter
tainment. Further particulars will
be given next week.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1921-07-29
ARGONNE SOLDIERS
BODY COMES HOME
Harry Clinton Hopkins Fell In
Early Days of Great For
est Battle
Military Funeral To Be Held In Dan
iel.on Tomorrow

The body of Harry Clinton Hop
kius. son Of Edwin Hopkins Of this
city. arrived IN Danielson yesterday
morning The funeral will be held TO-
morrow afternoon al > o'clock at the
room Of Undertaken A r Wood in
panielson. and burial will be in the
family lot. Westfield cemetery. Rev.
Walter b. Williams. pastor Of the
WeStheld Congregational church. will
otflciate. and members Of the Ameri-
can Legion vii be bearers
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1921-07-29
PUBLIC LIBRARY HOURS
FOR CHAUTAUQUA WEEK

The library hours for Chautauqua
week are as follows 10000 p. m.
and 5.00-7.30 p. m.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1921-07-29

Little Miss Edna, daughter Of Mr'
and Mrs. Peter Belair. Water street
was operated on Wednesday for APP
pendicitis at the Day Kimbail Hos,
pital. The operation was suceessi "
and the ittle miss is resting comfort
ably.