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Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1921-06-17
REFEREE TO REPORT IN
CASE OF wIcKs VS.. WIckS

At short calendar session of the
superior court being held at Whitman
tie this Friday a motion viii be heard
for the acceptance Of the report of
the state referee in the divorce pro-
eeedings of Gladys Anne Wicks Of
Pomfret IS. Stanton D. Wicks. now Of
Virginia.
THE complaint alleges intolerable
cruelty and statutory charge. The
evidence in the case was heard by
Judge Milton A. Shumway. state ref
cree. June End. He made his report
to the Judge Of the superior court.
The report viii probably be acted up
on today.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1921-06-17
Names Wealthy Hampton
Merchant Correspondent
GRADUATION NEXT
WEEK In PUTNAM
Seniors of Both p. II S. and St.
Mary's School To Hold
Exercises Their
Academic Year Closes For Pomfret
Students Tonight

This week and next mark the close
of the academic year in the schools
Of windham county. The graduating
exercises of Putnam High school will
be held Thursday evening in the Vic
tory Theatre, as told in last weeks is
sue of The Patriot. The graduation
Of the seniors Of st. Mary's parochiai
schools will take place Sunday after
noon in the church. Both Pomfret
High school and Pomfret School will
hold their exercises tonight and the
Woodstock Academy academic year
cueaes next Friday. The Tourtellotte
High school seniors graduated last
night
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1921-06-17
MACDONALD REELECTED
BY PARENT TEACHERS

William L. Macdonald, superin-
tendent Of the schools. was reelected
president Of the Parent-Teachers' As
sociation at meeting held last FIJI
day. Mr.. Macdonald stipulated,
however, that he could only serve I'M
til fall
The other officers are Mrs. Charles
Franklin, vice president; Mrs. John r.
Sabin, secretary; Mrs. Charles +.
Dean. treasurer The following com
mittee chairmen were elected: Pro
gram, Mrs. Andrew V. Frost; mem
bership. Mrs. Charles Thayer; press,
John J. O'Brien.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1921-06-17
PARENT-TEAcHERs EXERCISES

The children Of the public schools
demonstrated what they had been
taught al school besides their lessons
in the Parents Day exercises, held
last Friday afternoon on the high
school lawn Nearly $50 mothers and
fathers attended.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1921-06-17
Woodstoek Academy

The graduating exercises Of the
Woodstock Academy will be held at
2.3O o'clock on Friday. June "a. Adj
miral Bowles will deliver the address.
The graduating students are as fol-
lows: Annette May. John Mcclellan.
Marvin Barrett and Spencer Jordan.
Mcclellan intends to enter Phillips
Andoyer the coming year,
Academy Sunday. at which the bac-
calaureate sermon will be delivered
by the Rev. Mr.. Merrill. pastor Of the
Congregational church Of Putnam, Is
scheduled for this Sunday. Tonight
a ball is to be given by the seniors TO
the other members of the Academy.
At a field day held on June 10, the
Blues won the meet BY sceore of 50
TO 80, thereby gaining possession Of
a trophy cup which had been won the
previous year by the Colds.
Tourtslloue High School
AT 8 O'Clock last night the gradu-
ating exercises Of the class Of 1921 Of
the Tourtellotte High school were
held in the school auditorium at North
Grosvenordale. The graduating stu
dents were as follows: Frank Morey
Benson, Mildred Bousquet, Harry Jo-
seph Boyia, Lennart Waldeman John
son, Lillian Alva Johnson, Harry Clar-
ence Kelly, Harold Michael Kenny,
Adeline Marsylvia Kimball, Walter
Bancroft Knight. Ruth Ingeborg
Lindevall. Mildred Doris Logee. Mary
elizabeth May, Helen Rita Mack, John
Joseph OBrien. Mary Sylvia Ryan,
Roma Pearl Sheldon, Gladys May
Smith, Eleonor Maria Swanson, Miri-
am Althea Young. The officers OF the
class were: John 0'Brien, president
Mildred Logee, vice president; Mil
dred Boasquet, treasurer; Roma Shell
don, secretary.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1921-06-17
SPECIAL MEETING

There will be a special meeting Of
the executive committee Of the Wo.
mans Board. Day Kimball Hospital
at 3 o'clock. Monday, June 20. I'm.
portant, please attend.
Bertha II. Greene, Cor. See.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1921-06-17
ENROLL NOW IN SUMMER
COURSES AT TRADE SCHOOL

The Home Economies Depart
ment is offering an excellent course
OF High School grade in Home
Decoration. Study Of Textiles, APP
Piled Design and Household Man
agement.
Special short Unit Courses in
many phases Of Cooking and Sew
ing.
Summer vacation courses for
boys over i2 In the various trades.
Complete information on re-
quest.
State Trade School, Putnam,
Conn.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1921-06-17

Miss Loretta Dsyern Of Worcester
spent the weekend with her sister,
Miss Lucy Davern, Pomfret street.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1921-06-17

Ellie Dugas Of toilette. Canada. is
visiting relatives IN Putnam.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1921-06-17
ST. Mary. School

The graduation exercises of St.
Mafy's paroehial school viii take
place Sunday afternoon at st. Mary's
church Diplomas and gold medals
viii be given by Rev Charles F. Be
dard 20 all members of the graduating
class. which consists of the following
Leonie Daigle. Giselle Magnan,
eauline Arehambeault. Jeanette Au-
thier. Doris Marion. Lillian Beaud-
reauIt. Lucicnne Mcintosh. Anna Thi-
beault. Rosa Cayer. Maria Burgault.
irene Dugas. Margaret Sherlock.
Theodore 81. Jean. Anne Champeau,
Wildor Benoit, Alfred St 0nge. Ed
gar Dragoa. William Rice. Gerard
Cartier, Leo Morelle. Normand Guer-
tin, Henry Mathurin, Albert La
bonte. Thaddeus Wilk. Antonio Brous-
seau. Rodolph Guertin. Alfred Gal
liant. Edward vandale and Emile Mar
auis.
Pomfret Public Schools
The graduation exercises of the
Pomfret public schools will ha held
at o'clock tonight in the congrega.
tional church. Rev. Richard Elliot
will deliver the address. The saluta-
torian is Stanley Amidon and the val
edietorian Alice Pritchard. Doris
Varett will give the class history. Vir-
GINA Paine the class prophecy, and
Anna Mayo the class poem. The pres
entation Of the class is to be made by
A. Wilson Brecr and the award of
certificates by Fayette Wright.
Pomfret School
The prize day celebration was held
today at Pemfret School, ThSexer-
cises were opened by the service in
the chapel at half past nine in the
morning Immediately afterwards
the graduation ceremonies were held
in the Lewis gymnasium, The main
speaker for the occasion was Bishop
Lloyd Of New York. Wellington Hen
derson Of Nevada was awarded the
athletic bowl, and Everett Cady of
New York gave the valedictory. Di-
plomas were distributed TO the mem
beers of the graduating class. lmme-
diately afterwards "A luncheon was
served in the Main House.
On the evening preceding COM
meueement the customary ceremonies
Of the parade bonfire and fireworks
were held, followed by an informal
dance in the school common room.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1921-06-17

Continued on Page Fivs)
Graham guardian., 1921-03-11
a New Romance OF the Storm CotAntru

door, woman's voice called a low:
"Come in ~
Tony stepped inside and, turning
shut the door before she took sur
vey of the room. When she did, she
almost tainted. Reggie Brown, the
awful man she had known In the
canalboat days, the man who had
dropped the poison into Paul Pendle-
havens medicine, was seated very
near Mrs. Curtis, and Katherine was
by the window, wearing very bored
expression.
An exclamation came from each
one of the three as the girl faced
them, looking as IL she were ready to
collapse.
"You didn't get the money then,
girl" demanded Mrs, Curtis, sharply.
"Reggie dear, l didn't tell you last
night, hut your Cousin John refused
me when | asked him for help, and ]
had TO reach Paul through"
Tony's eyes were on Reginald, who
was crouching lower In his chair, Her
forward, staggering step broke of the
speakers explanation.
'YOu want the money for himT she
Graham guardian., 1921-03-11

Uriah paused embarrassedly before
her, made curt bow and twisted his
cap between his fin gers.
t1t down. Ry" invited Reggie.
Nov tell my mCther how you are 90
ing TO carry this thing ont"
urfah sat oD the edge Of chair,
~ amt rSin' to do anything or tell
what rnl goin' to do, TIL get the
money" he said crlsply i've got to
have FIVE thousand dollars first"
''ltive thousand dollars old lady"
grinned Reggie, turning to his mother.
you'll have to cough up
Now, for Gods sake. don't cry Dig"
"I'll need the whole FIVE thousand
to get 'er away, and TO Keep er after
get 'er. She'd come streakin' back
II ! don't rope 'er up
"I'll get the money for you tomor-
row." sighed Mrs. Curtis, wiplng her
eyes, "and you mustn't come here
when my cousins are home" She re-
lnpsed into silence and then added:
81 warn you against-against Philip
MacCauley too"
Mrs. Curtis had been all eyes and
ears for even the slightest happening
In the Pendlehaven home. since she
had almost stripped her jewel-box
and Katherine's to get the money
Tonyss father demanded. Now she
had IT tucked away, ready to deliver
It, but as the time went by and she
had no chance to send for Uriah to
come for his daughter, she began to
give up hope that the house would
ever be rid of the presence which was
a constant thorn In her flesh. But II
does seem that sooner or later Fate
plays the lucky cards into the hands
of the undeservlng. and so 1t hap.
pened in the case of the conspirators
against TonnIbel Devon. Like all
things waited for, the opportunity
came one day while the family was al
dinner.
Philip MacCauley entered In great
excitement.
"You look as II you had swallowed
the sun, my dear lad" smiled Doctor
Paul.
1--WE got to 90 away" flushed the
boy. laughing, "and | won't go alone"
He gazed meaningly at Tonnibel.
Pardon my rushing In this way, but
Graham guardian., 1921-03-11
Ne He cienched his iterivy fist and

t@.s He caenched l1is iteavy fist and
swung II menaclngly and suggestive.
~. "Vhat's left Of 'er when I'm done
with 'er n marry you all right. That
over, ri tell 'er who she is, providln'
you promise to halve up the stun with
me-"
II did promise you once, didn't II"
asked Reggie, sulkily. "0f course,
will, but what's the use Of drenmlng7
The Pendlehavens're too much for
US. Now that Paul's well, he and John
are big team, and they worship the
ground that girl walks on. You're
biting off more'n you can chew, Ry.
You aren't any too strong, you know
A prison record doesn't help any,"
Uriah grunted and followed a ring
Of smoke with his frowning eyes.
"She's my girl" he said at length,
"and I'm goin' to have err"
IT thought you said she wasn't" put
In Reggie, suspiciously.
swell, she don't know that, does
shef" Devon retorted. Nobody knows
but you and EIDE, besides me-"
"She's beauty" sighed Reggie,
his voice lowered to growl. "rd
marry her II she didn't have a cent"
"You don't need to make any such
sacrifice, old horse" said Devon.
"Your eyes will bung out Of your
head when you hear her name"
Reginald argued he should know
who the girl was before he married
her, but Uriah wouldn't give up his
secret. Indeed, he unfolded to th,
prospective husband how he planned
to capture Tonnibel, and sent Reggie
away convinced, red hot to perform
his part In the scheme. AT last, h
was to have the girl he wanted and
money too.
The next morning Reggie ap.
preached his mother with an air Of
secrecy.
"a minute, mater" he said softly
"Just minutel I've seen Tony De
von's father. Therel Now sit down
old lady. while tell you something
Graham guardian., 1921-03-11
-but I want Tony 10 20 with me. {"

Mrs. Curtis flashed him a dark look.
he rarely paid her, or her frowning
daughter, any attention nowadays, so
he did not notice that psllor settled
on Katherine's face, or that her fork
fell from her limp fingers to the plate
The mother saw her daughters mental
distress, however, and studied the
young mans face, groaning to herself.
He had grown so manly and handsome
in the past two years, and he YVES
the one person she desired for her SON
in-law. He was rich, too, which only
added to his attractiveness.
"You might explain a little more,
my boy" Doctor John spoke up in a
deep voice
An embarrassed laugh fell from
Philips lips.
"There isn't any secret about IT,"
he answered. I'm going abroad for
the Salvation Army for year, longer
perhaps, and II would be too much TO
ask me TO go all ,by myself"
Lines appeared between Doctor
Paul's brows. At last the day had
come when he must give up the girl
who had taken rare place among
those he held dearest. He noticed
with d quick sigh that Tony's eyes
deepened softly, and her red lips were
parted In a smile.
"Itll hurry up our marriage a lit
tie," Philip continued, "but-but--"
The sound of a chair scraping back
from the table broke off his state
ment.
"Then Wen adjourn and talk II
over" remarked Doctor John. "You
ask mighty big thing, Phil, when
you demand our little girl without
more warning"
Little girl" sneered Mrs. Curtis,
after the four had left the dining
room. It happened, much to her sur
prise, that Doctor John sought her
out within the hour.
"Those children have won Paul and
me over, Sarah" he said a little
grimly. They're going to be married
a week from today. II won't be much
trouble TO prepare the house. will it2
You needn't make q fuss. Itli he
very quiet. Tony can buy everything
she needs In New York on her honey
moon"
Graham guardian., 1921-03-11
CHAPTER XIV.
The Last Gard.

One day some weeks later, Regi-
nald Brown walked rapidly along the
boulevard past the row Of squatter
shacks. He had received word that
Uriah Devon released from prison,
would anchor the Dirty Mary near
the Hoghole in her accustomed place.
Devon was on deck when Brown
ran up the gangpank.
$50 you came, old top" was Uriahs
greeting. "Its good you did; l want
to know what's doin'."
A woman came to the door OF the
cabin and peered out. When she saw
the newcomer, she scowled and went
back.
81 thought you said she was dead"
commented Reggie, with a wag OF his
head toward the spot where the won-
an had stood.
"Wen, she ANTI Worse luck"
growled Uriah. II told that to the
kid to make her feel bad. Eide was
willing TO be dead for while, any
how. What's the news of Tonyf"
"Oh, she's q lady now," answered
Reggie, sarcastically. "The Pendle-
havens have sent her to school ever
since you went away. My mother tells
me Paul Pendlehaven's going to adopt
her. And what do you think elsef"
he demanded.
81 dunno" grunted the other. Good
God Don't sit there tearin' me to
pieces with curiosity. Fire ahead.
and tell me-"
"She's copped Phil MacCauley." re.
turned Reginald; "Ithaca's snob Of a
Salvation Army captain, the fellow
who threw me In the lake that day,
and he's as rich as the Pendehavens
put together"
"Wen, he won't get 'er," asserted
Uriah, sharply. "rve told you the
! girls rich too Her fathers got
money to burn"
"a lot OF good that'll do you. Ry,'
sneered Reggie. "She wouldn't look Al
the likes OF you md Edith. You aren'i
in her class any more"
! "Aint so" querled Devon
grouchily. ~ reckon her hide ain't nc
tougher nor thlcker'n II used TO be
I'll thump h--ll out of 'er once oil
twice; I'll show 'er what class she's
in"
You'll have TO catch her before
you beat her, won't you, RyT Reg
gle inquired tauntingly. How're 70,
going to get your hands on herr Tel
me that, viii your
"Yep, Mr.. Mealy-mouth, | WILL
thrust back Devon. I'VE got to stea
Graham guardian., 1921-03-11

Ry says the emily way Is to kidnap her
bodily and force her to marry the
man he promised her to-" the boy ,ex.
plained. "what do you think. of
that?"
"Paul, would kill him." gasped Mrs
Curtis. eyes taking on an expires
sion OF fear.
"He won't have a chance II Devon
works out his present scheme" re-
piled Reggie, but you and KathIe
have TO help u.s."
In The terror thai overlook her,
Mrs. Curtis shook her head. 80 a.
81, don't want anything to. do with
IT," she objected, wobbling In tears.
WED lose our home, Paul and John
would turn ps out. They've threat
ened to many tlme!"
swell, when I assure you our be-
loved cousins won't know anything
about It, not even after It's over,
won't you try to help US" queried the
young man. "Now, II II goes through
all right. you catch Cousin John on
the rebound, and Kathle'd be sure to
rope In Phil"
"What Joy that would beT ejacu-
lated Mrs. Curtis. what about ltF'
Then Reggie told her, in very low
tones, the plan they had concocted.
"You talk It over with Kathie," he
advised, lighting cigarette, "nnd
you'll have to see Devon about the
; money"
/ 'Tll get II for him II have to sell
! nv Jewels and Kathle's too" prom
ised the woman, her eyes sparkling IN
anticipation. "rn 60 and tell her
right away"
/ Meanwhile, all unconscious that
Uriah Devon had been released from
prison and was conspirlng against
her, Tonnibel Devon was entering
heart and soul into the Salvation
Army work with Philip. Each eve
ming she went with him to headquar
tsrs where her fresh. young voice anC
her kindllness drew many a poor sou
for comfort and courage.
One week after Reginald Curtis
had confded his secret to his moth
er, and she had told II over again II
whispers to Katherine, at an hou
when the Pendlchaven brothers wer'
absent, Uriah Devon came quietly t
the house. Reggie met him and tool
him Immediately to Mrs. Curtis room
Graham guardian., 1921-03-11

cried, pointing a finger toward the
cringing boy.
Mrs. Curtis nodded.
Eyes, he's my son." she answered.
Tony drew long breath. letting II
hiss out through her teeth.
"If he's your son, ma'am," she said
faiteringly, "then yoN got a murderer
for son. He tried-he tried to
poison Doctor Paul.
Mrs. Curtis got up slowly, a Geld
rage rising in her pale eyes, Kath'
crime came forward to her mothers
side. but Reginald remained silent
"You lie," snarled Mrs. Curtis.
ST don't lie," cried Tony, hoarseiy.
81 don't lie. either, Look at him, ard
see IL he amt guilty He did put
poison In Doctor Phil's medicine, and
/ pushed him off the window, But
didn't know he was your son."
BY forcing her eyes around, the
mother caught sight of her boy.
'Reggie," she screamed, "for Gods
love, don't look that way. Why don't
you tell the huzyy she lies! Tell her
you'l GO to your cousins and let them
know Of her accusations. I'll go my
self"
She darted across the room, hat
Reginalds husky voice called her
back.
Don't do that" he walled. Don't
| do II, mater! What she says Is true;
! did exactly that thing. IL tried to
XIII Cousin Paul"
Mrs Curtis sank down with q
| groan. and Katherine uttered cry.
81 thought you wanted me to, ma
ter" went on the hoy, wearllv. "
thought you said, II he died, we'd get
| money"
"But, my God, didn't want you to
kill him." moaned Mrs. Curtis.
~ didn't" said Reggie,
"But you tried" thrust in TonnIhel
! sand you've told my cousins. ehr'
he asked hopelessly.
"No. I didn't" denied Tony. q
'spose mebbe I would have, but
didn't know you belonged here.
knew you used to steal with my
daddy and do all sorts Of wicked
things"
| Mrs. Curtis cried out again,
''But didn't know you'd try to kin
POOR sick man," Tony went on. "ant
then send your ma TO get money sl
him"
"You1l tell him, know you WIN
ycr terrible girl" screamed Katherine
no longer able TO restrain herself.
Tonnibel thought quickly. Cousir
Paul pendlehnven lived in the house
with an enemy who had tried to TAX,
his life. This same enemy had triee
to destroy her, toe
"You said he was going awayf she
questioned Mrs Curtis presently
"Dldn't your
'If | get money" put in Reggie
: drearlly, 81 will"
'Docto- Paul wants to see you
ma'am," said Tonnibel, her dark graz
, eyes fixed on the woman, "and II n
goes she pointed at Reginald. "an'
stays long time, I'll keep mum
, See?"
Completely overlooking Katherine
: Tony ran out of the room. The mex
3 day she didn't look up when sh
I heard Doctor John tell Doctor Pau
. that Reginald had left Ithaca. VINE
2 she peeped at Doctor Paul, he smile
at her.
Graham guardian., 1921-03-11
CHAPTER XIV

A VIII Is Changed.
The two years that had passe,
Graham guardian., 1921-03-11

NIT Cousin Paul looked very hnn6'
some, yes, even handsomer than Cou-
sin John. Whist a fool she had been
net to have caught him sooner.
"The woman you put at the head OF
your home will be most fortunate and
happy, dear Paul." she murmured.
IT hope So" returned Pendlehaven,
and Doctor John pulled at the corners
Of his mouth to keep back a malicious
grin.
"Tm going to adopt Tony Devon"
Doctor Paul had only time enough to
make this statement when Mrs. Cur
tis jumped to her feet.
lyon couldn't do thatr' she cried
"rhat would be wicked, Paul, abso'
iuteiy wicked! Oh God, don't dc
thatW
without needing in the slightest his
Cousins bitter ejaculation. Paul Pen
diehsven picked up box that lay al
/ his elbow. With much ceremony he
opened II and took out an exquisite
pearl necklace
n DO not need to remind any o.
, ysu," he snld, turning his eyes from
Ais brother to his two white-f.cet
coasins. that these belonged TO IN!
dear wife. have always consldere'
them the property Of her daughte
| too. That is the reason, Katherine
why I've always refused your reques
TO wear them. But now l hnve
daughter" lie turned smiling eye
upon Tonnibel. II shall allow her 4
wear them whenever she wishes, an
| it--if her lost sister isn't found, the
they are hers-hers forever"
A long kissing breath broke fror
Sarah Curtis, aud gasp came fror
Katherine. ,a,"
81 couldn't wear them" Tony &C
Graham guardian., 1921-03-11

CHAPTER II1-In clothes that Uriah
has brought Tony finds baby's picture
With a notification of reward tor itS
return to a Doctor Pendlehaven She
gcea TO return the picture,
Graham guardian., 1921-03-11

CHATTER I-Lonely and almost friend
ISss. Tonnibel Devon. living on a canal
6oak child Of brutal father and a worn
on, discouraged mother, wanders Into
saiVation army hall at Ithaca, N. Y.
fhere she meets young Salvation army
captain, Philip MacCauley.
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1921-11-01
MISS HAPPY BOYCE
AND ARMY COLONEL
QUIETLY MARRIED
EXTREME SIMPLICITY MARKS
MARRIAGE AT NORTH BLUFF
HOME OF SOCIETY GIRL TO
col. JAMES soUTHARD PARK
ER, OF WASHINGTON, o. C.

Extreme simplicity marked the mar.
riage of Miss Happy Boyce, daughter
of Mr.. and Mrs William Dickson
Boyce, of the north bluff, and Colonel
James Scuthard Parker, of Washing
ton, D. c., which was solemnized this
morning at 9 O'Clock at Christ Epis-
copal church. Rev. George w. Far
rar, rector of Christ church, officiat-
ed, using the full Episcopal ring cere-
mOny.
The altar was beautifully decorated
with huge yellow chrvsanthemums
Only the members of the brides fam
lily and three intimate friends were
in attendance. Frank Reynolds, Of
Chicago, was the only out-of-town
guest at the ceremony.
Miss Boyce wore a dark travelling
suit and purple ccrsage buquet.
Following the service at the church
Colonel and Mrs. Parker left for an
automobile honeymoon, the destina-
tion of which was not announced.
They will make their future home at
Carmel by the Sea in California, and
will be at home to their friends there
after Dec. /.
Col. Parker is a retired cavalry of
ficer He is prominent in army cir
cIes in Washington,
The bride is a charming ottawa
young woman. She has made her
home in Ottawa for many years and
is very prominent in local society
circles. Mrs. Parker has travelled
extensively