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Putnam patriot., 1922-04-28
SUES E.C. ROGERS
 FOR S220O DAMAGES
Action Brought By RodericlS Miller Grows Out of Stolen
 Auto Case
Arthur Pepin and Napoleon muire
 Are Mentioned In Complain,

Damages of $2.2O0 are sought by Roderick Miller of Putnam in suit he has brought through his attorney Torrey & Geissler. against Earl z. Rogers. proprietor of the Putnam Inn. The action develops over the saie of an automobile by Mir Rogers to NJ. Miller. which afterwarl turned out to be ear owned by Fred (. Cheever that was stolen from Boston on Mag Is. la19
 The auto in question was sold by Mr. Miller. after he had bought !: from Mr. Rogers, to Arthur Pepin of Putnam. who later sold it Go Napoleoa Muire of Putnam for Sl,450.
 Following the theft of the machine at Boston the Automobile Insurance Company of America entered into the case, and as a result of their investi- gations, they demanded the machine in the possession of Mir Muire The case went to trial before jury in the Superior Court. the insurance com pany seeking possession of the car which they had replevined, on the ground that it was the stolen machine of Mir Cheever. The company was successful in its suit.
 Prior to the trial, Messrs. Pepin' Miller and Rogers were notified of the facts in the case and demand was made upon them to appear and defend their successive titles to the ear in question, but neither of the trio ap- peared to do so And because Mir. Muire was unable to establish title to the automobile. Mir. Miller states in his complaint that he was obliged to pay Mr. Pepin, his successor in pos session of the car. S7s9.
 Property of Mir Rogers in the sum of S2 200 has been attached
Putnam patriot., 1922-04-28
GIFTS AND PRAISE
 FOR DR. SPALDING
Woodstock Citizens Turn Out to Honor Him on 76th
 Birthday
Immcn,e Natal Day Cake |. Sliced
 With Sword Speeches. Music

Citizens of the Town of W oodstock. numbering 175 strong. took occasion last evening trhursdayl to unitedly make manifestation te pr. Joseph Spaldnnr of Woodstock Hfl. the.e warm regard and high esteem for hiia on the occasion of his 76th birthday. The doctor, though in poor health, rose like general to the demands Of the occasion. and welcomed his towns people Co his home and capably acted the role of host.
 The demonstration of affection en- tertaincd for the doctor was arranged and carried out by the board of se- leetmen under the personal direction of Seleetman Albert II. Williams During the course of the evening. Luther j Leavitt. who served as a selectman during the 10 years that Dr Spaldine was also selectman, in a speech. lauded the doctor for his long continued active interest and valuable services rendered the town during the period he held public office. Rev. l.. \. Swenson also spoke, giving voice to words of praise for the doe tor as a neighbor and physician. And later on the doctor was made the re- cipient of large basket of fruit from Senexet Grange. the gift being ten dered by the Master. Michael ]. White. Jr Then came the presentation of basket of roses-76 in all-o behalf of the assembled friends of the doe tor. the presentation being made by First Seleetman Byron N, Bates. To both of these gifts and Che eompli- mentary words by the other speakers. Dr Spalding gracefully and appro- priately replied.
 feature of the evening was the cutting of an immense birthday cake. ornamented with 76 lighted candles \ sword was used in cutting the caker eaeh guest receiving q slice of tine con- feetiou, which was baked by Mrs. Ida Masters. the doctors daughter.
 An entertaining feature of the eve ming was the violin solo rendered by Clyde Miller. accompanied by Miss Florence Johnson.
Putnam patriot., 1922-04-28
ASHFORD MYSTERY
 IS READILY SOLVED
sFoul Play Actors" Prove to Be Gilbert Dean and Ills
 Daughter
4r,o Report" Turns Out to Be Auto
 mobile Engine Bsekhre

rszffard and Woodstock Valley
 5sats thought they had a case of
 .1sr or some such terrible crime - -6eir hands recently when they saw
 zn and woman enter strip of
 o5s in Eastford, bordering small Ez4q If water. and later, after re- ..-+ as from a gun, was heard, they lz,. inc man going away alone. But - mystery" surrounding the move .zs,tz of the two people and the gun -s,+ mas been cleared up, and therein t.gez n tale And incidentally Gilbert nssr and daughter. Miss Prudence, of Fsstford. are having a good laugh on ,sey fellow citizens. for it now turns os5 mat Mir. Dean was the man seen aslkfng with a girl companion, who ,a. his daughter. and 1t was she that nseple believed had met with foul pI5ya at the hands of her unknown eamuanion.
Putnam patriot., 1922-04-28
PUPILS ENTERTAIN
 AT PARENTS NIGHT
High School Students Present Morality Play, Every
 student" Friday Night
Picture Is Presented In Memory of
 Seniors Who Died

The annual Parents Night of Put nam High school held in the school auditorium Friday evening, proved to be a success in every way. us a social event bringing together the stu dents. teachers. parents and friends of the local school The Parent Teach CTS Association. Thomas DeCoudres, president. cooperated in the event
 The interesting program presented consisted of numbers by the school musical clubs and orchestra. presenta- ton of a memorial, a wireless teic- phone demonstration and as the clos ing number. the short morality play, "Everystudent" given by high school pupils.
 The memorial, presented by Priuci- pal Snow in behalf of the students and tenchers. Is a famous picture of Strat- ford-on-Avon. and is given in memory of the two senior girls. Junis Harri- son and Katherine Farrell, who both died within the past five months. Mr, Snow said that because of his inti- mate association with the two deceas- ed students during their four years of school work. he felt the loss as per sonal one, and the same feeling Is manifest throughout the student body, especially among Che members of the senior class.
 The wireless telephone demonstFa tion. given through the courtesy of the Putnam Hardware G.. was not a complete success because of prevailing atmospheric conditions but those parts of it which were distinsuishable were greatly enjoyed by She audience.
 Selections by the boys' and girls elee clubs. as well as solo by Clara Keller. '23. were heartily eneored and showed well the results of the com pe.ent instruction of Miss Josephine Estes. supervisor of music The high school orchestra, under the direction of Miss Minnie Cannon, was also greatly appreciated by the audience.
 The short play was very well given bv the east of high school pupils, and depicted the trials and the final sue cess of "Everystudent." played by Edgar Lucier. '23. The phy. with its nersonified characters. was very en- ter.aining and also left it's underlying moral upon the minds of the audience.
 The coaching for the play was done hv Principal snow and Miss Ada Bos- worth. to whom go the credit for the success of the first attempt at a nor ahty play in the local high school.
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Putnam patriot., 1922-04-28
GETS S25,0O0 GIFT
 WHEN 2l YEARS OLD

When Rachel Jordan, < years old, of West Woodstock, attains the age Of 2l years. she will come into possession of legacy of S25.0 .000 Jeff to her un- der the will of her wealthy aunt, Mrs. Mary Bowel of Australia, who died some months ago. Though Miss Rachel and her mother, Mrs. George Jordan, have known about the legacy for some time, 1t did not become gen orally known until this week Mrs. Jordan confirmed the reported gift to her daughter. but was reticent about disclosing further information of in- terest
 The Jordans have lived in West Woodstock. on the so-called Myers farm, for years, and are well known in that section. Miss Jordan, who re- ceives the legacy and her mother, re- sided on Main street, Putnam. during the three years that Miss Jordan at tended the local high school, she en- tering as a freshman in 1917 and, be- cause of failing health, gave up her studies three years later.
 Mother and daughter returned to West Woodstock, where they now re- side. Miss Jordan is not in good health and it is hoped by her contin- ued residence in the country. she will overcome her illness and again attain good health.
Putnam patriot., 1922-04-28
NOT voNslATsKY's WIFE
Former Mrs. Stephens Husband De nies Charges Made In Paris

Following .the statement made ia several New York papers to the effect thaf a woman in Paris claims b have BaHa married n lel7fo 4. \. Yonsiat-
 the young Pole who in February married to Mrs. Marion Ream s.aaaa8s daughter of Mrs Norman E Eeam of Carolyn Hall, Thompson. fta following statement was issued
 sIday by Clarence Blar Mitchell af Ee4 York City. attorney for the g4m estate.
 N Vonsiatsky wishes Co deny em aatcally that he has any other wife man tHe woman who was Mrs. Steph- srs and whom he married some time aga \ woman calling herself Mrs. Neasatsky has been living as unmar- red n Paris for several years under tHe name of Mime. Mouromsky She s from Mourom, Russia. and her Teal name s Goufviteh. Mir. Nonsiatsky mot her in the Crimea, but they have Hega lived together as husband and wife. nor until now has the woman eyer claimed to be married although she saew of Che contemplated mar aee of Mir. Nonsiatsky before th ceremony took place The civil ane ac a.i0stical courts are open to the Galr.itch woman if she has been E HFrd
 so further statement will be made ar ashalf of Mr. and Mrs Nonsiatsky
 sHy Ream family
Putnam patriot., 1922-04-28
TRYING TO FIND HOME FOR
 AGED WOMAN IN POOR HEALTH

Mrs. Laura Cotton, fom eriy of Putnam and who until a few days ago had been making her home with her son. Frank Cotton, Of Auburn Mass, is being cared for, a tae diree- ton of the police. by Mr Bartlett, probation officer, at the attractive and well appointed Civic Welfare rooms which Mrs. Bartlett has fitted up at her own expense on Richmond street. Mrs. Cotton, who is 86, is n feeble health, and the authorities are endeav- bring to find home for her
Putnam patriot., 1922-04-28
- CHECKER WIZARD
 VISITS PUTNAM
Louis Ginsberg. Contender For World Championship, De-
 monstrates Skill
Plays r Simultaneous Games in P.
 H. s. Gym Before Big Gallery

Louis Ginsberg. who is regarded as the foremost checker player in the United States, and who IS a contender for the world championship, entertain ed large gallery of spectators Friday evening at the Putnam High school gymnasium. Mr. Ginsberg's visit was under the auspices of the Putnam Chess and Checker Club, which organ ization. to date. has brought to the city such opponents of the game as Jesse B. Hanson. Pacific coast cham pion. Victor Townsend, former Great CT Boston champion, and Mr. Gins berg.
 The chief part of Mr Ginsberg was his playing F simultaneous games with the following as opponents: F. F. Winsor. Joseph German, Frank Rich. Henry J. Dubois. II K Burton, Daniel Sinrnnzi, (. Beaudreault, 4. C. Davison. William P. Warren. Samuel Diamond. j. ] Benklow. Edmond Dubois. II. J. Lyon, c. s. Shaw, Franklin Perry, Abraham Zaltas and Benjamin Altman. Mir Winsor and Mr. German succeeded in playing te a draw with Mr. Ginsberg. but the op- ponents were defeated by fhe visiting expert.
 In demonstration of blindfol3 play. Mr. Ginsherg won from Ar- Bur ton. lost Co Mr Niusor and played q draw with Mr German
Putnam patriot., 1922-04-28
LARGE CLASS INITIATED
 BY MIZPAH REBEkAH LODGE

At the regular meeting of Mispan Rebekah Lodge, Odd Fellows. Wcdprs- day evening. there was initiated a class numbering %. this being the largest number Co De taken into the Io5gc fer many years Tie work was frstiily exempiied by the local de- gree team Preceding thc meeting a supper of roast lamb. boiled ham. mashed potatoes. mashed turuip. sai- ad, rolls. Cake. lee cream and coffee was served. Following the meeting there was a social hour with dancing
 At the next meeting. May fo. the Reaekah's anniversary will he eb- served. and a supper VIII be served al : o'clock.
Putnam patriot., 1922-04-28
TAG DAY TOMORROW
 BY SALVATION ARMY

In an effort. to attain maximum success ia the Home Service Fund.- drive. the Salvation Army will con duet a tag day in Putnam all day 0o- morrowl Saturday \ group of Army workers in Putnam and several from Willmantic will do the tagging which will continue from early morn ing until late at night.
 The Army is seeking ln its present solicitation of funds to successfully carry on fhe work being done in Put nam and vicinity. to raise 5000. To date nearly $500 has been donated, one of the largest cash subscriptions, st0O. being given by a prominent To- cal man.
Putnam patriot., 1922-04-28
DAYLIGHT SAVING
 EFFECTIVE SUNDAY
Trains Go On Hour Earlier Schedule and Continue
 Until September

navlirht saving becomes operative at 2 o'clock next Sunday morning and continues until the same hour on the morning of Sept. 24. or the New Ha- zen railroad. and all schedules of trains will be changed Co conform fhereto-heing scheduled one hour earlier. Freight ofiiees ticket offices and all other departments are also to open an hour earlier and close an hour sooner.
 Trains for Boston Vill leave. com meneing Sunday, at the following hours: 6.80, 9.22 a. ms 39, 3.36, 6.21 D. ns. Sundays 6ao and a.22 a m, 3.53 p. m.
 Commencing Sunday rains will leave for New York as fellows: 2.5O, Q .O0 a. m.. f2.54, 6.27 p m Sundays 2.50. 9.50 a. m, 3.05, 6.27 p. m.
 The train leaving here now at l.S9 for Boston will make flag stop at Thompson, but no longer nuke a regu- lar stop at East Thompson after this week.
 On the Worcester. Norwich, New Lcndon line the schedule aftes next Sunday will be as follows oIt of this city: southbouna, 9.1o m, l2.5s D. m.. 6.35 p. m.; north bound, i 20 a. m.. 9.25 a. m., 3.32 ?. m.
 Sunday schedule on the Worcester New London route: South bound, 9.l0 a. m., 7.40 p. m; Hor#h bosad' 6.20 a. m., 5.20 D. m.
 Announcement is made !. at there will be no change in tre running time of trolleys operating in and cut or Putnam
Putnam patriot., 1922-04-28
ELkS TO CONDUCT
 CARNIVAL EARLY IN JULY

Decision to conduct a carnival dur ing the week Of July 1 was practically decided upon by Putnam Lodge of Elks at the meeting Tuesday night Exalted Ruler Lueius ? Merriam pre- sided and appointed q large committee to take the carnival proposal under consideration. It will be discussed further at a later meeting
 Al the meeting further details were also discussed in regard Co the annual Ladies Night. which is to be held on May It. There will be a dance in Union hall and luncheon will be served in Elks hall Other arrangements have not yet been completed.
Putnam patriot., 1922-04-28
Was Enjoying a Walk

T. seems that Mir. Dean and Miss Prudence were enjoying an afternoon walk and when last seen were heading -aWard a wooded section. Then peo- ple heard the report of gun and saW Mir. Dean walking away alone. pa. the gun" proved to be the auto mobile of Harry Tatem, cousin of N4. Prudence. whom she had joined for a ride. In starting up his car. the engine backfired and thus 1t was that ,aae people "heard a gun fred MT. Dean was seen walking alone simply because he wished to walk home, rath- 4f than ride. for the benefit of the eX- rre.se and the prolonged enjoyment of nike in the open air.
Putnam patriot., 1922-04-28
TO BUILD NEW SUN PARLoR
 ON PUTNAM COUNTRY CLUB

4 porch on the north end of the Country Club. to be enclosed in glass and to serve as a sun parlor, is the newest improvement to be made at the golf club headquarters, and is to be financed by the ladies of the eiub
 Bridge parties have served as profitable means of adding to the fund to pay for the improvement, another of the enjoyable functionns being held last evening (Thursday) at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Frederick E Cunneen at Daniesson and was at- tended by many Putnam club mem bers.
Putnam patriot., 1922-04-28
Church Active at One Time

The Putnam Advent church thrived for a long period of years, always had an active and good sized membership and its salaried pastor. Rev. George H. Stone. who k now at Wayland, \. Y.. was the last pastor, leaving here several years ago.
 A board Of trustees is in charge of the affairs of the church, the three members being W S Ames, Fred Maryotte and Ernest 3. Kent Mis- Hattie E. Fox is clerk.
 Pledges for the Advent Christian Forward Movements united budget for the coming year. beginning June 4. for the remaining four years. will be received at the meeting next Thurs day evening.
Putnam patriot., 1922-04-28

\ food sale will be held ai Bugbea S Wulf's department stose next week Wednesday at 3 a. nj. unaes the aus
 nices of the ' NJ C 4, the proceeds to benefit Camp Woodstock. pn heNt Wednesday also. the ' A. z. 4 will hoId a rummage sale in ihe unoceu. pied store space across The street from Arnold fish market on Front street
Putnam patriot., 1922-04-28

The Alpha Delta class of the Con- gregationai Sunday school is holding food sale at A. Gilman's store. this afternoon at p. m.
Putnam patriot., 1922-04-28

Mrs. G. Elmer Munroe, Mechanics street. attends today departme at officers meeting of the W. R. C. ia Norwich
Putnam patriot., 1922-04-28

John 4. Dady was in New York Wednesday.
Putnam patriot., 1922-04-28
TAYLOR MEMORIAL
 IS NEARLY READY
Beautiful Monument, Given By Friends Of "Souvenir," i"
 Goes Up Soon
To Adorn Grave of Widely Known
 and Esteemed Putnam Man

1 beautiful Barre granite m0nu= ment will be erected by the time Me .norial Day arrives, on the grave of William Harrison Souvenir Taylor in Grove Street cemetery. the hand some stone being the memorial gift of Connecticut Legislative and State Capitol friends of the deceased. The monument is made possible by eontri- buttons from Gov. Lake and hundreds of officials of the state at the Capitol, senators and representatives and scores of friends who cherished the friendship of Souvenir and want to keep his memory green" by erect ing a monument over the last resting place of his mortal remains
 The commission for the execution of the monument is in the hands of the Keith Monument Works of Put nam, L. NJ Keith being a member of the legislature and personal friend of the late MT Taylor. Mir. Keith is to charge no profit whatever for the work that is being done. his bill to be  Charles F. Lord of Middletown, mail clerk in the house of representatives, is in charge of the fund being raised to pay for the monument. Between S400 and $500 will be needed, and as the total necessary has not yet been secured. donations from Souvenirs" friends in this part of the state will be welcome.
 Monument Nearly Five Feet High
 The monument. consisting of two pieces. the base and upper block stands four and half feet high and is almost a yard wide. l. Is cut from a perfect piece of Barre fVt1 granite and on its front side there has been ehisled simple, but handsome de sign. The following inscription will be carved on the front side:
 rANrT Ap
Putnam patriot., 1922-04-28
Monument Nearly Five Feet High

TAYLOR Keep His Memory Green William Harrison Taylor
 May ., 1899
 Nov. I5. 1920 Erected by his Legislative and State Capitol friends in remem- hranec of the eheery smile and warm friendship of Souvenir"
, 1922-10-29

hereleased the s,oD. Twenty seconds
later he was inside.
The pantry, Here was luck. H.
stood quiae motionIesz. his breath
coming in choking rasps- He began
TO cough again. lie had replaced his
handkerchief in his pocket and. IN
this latest paroxysm. he was not quick
enough with II. 4 hla { Of expulsion
seemed to tear his lungs wide open
The instant thought tla tho sound
wa eciipsed by the noise OF the
storm eheeEed i'm. He began to ax-
pore. The odor OF food was IN his
nostrils; he had been conscious OF II
for ages Lightly his hands SKINNED
the surfaces OF built-in ~cup5oards. At
one end Of the pantry he ~eneount-
cred the knob Of a door. The door
presented an unnecessary chance. lie
decided not to take Il. All he desired
was food He fumbled for a match
and struck It timidly. The weak fare
enabled him to find an electric push
button. a sharp click. and the pan.
try was flooded with light. Hasten
AAe ~ ~ NtA1'N AG 1EN8 4QNA NAt
shade.
He turned eagerly 20 the c~u?boards
and found them 10 be heavily ;Nden
iarders. At the sight OF food his ms.
ty-bluo eyes Seemed to crawl from
their sockets. Fool It was here.
bread. cakes. PIES. fruits. old turkey.
cheese. butter. milk. lie hastily sliced
and buttorcd a loaf OF bread. his
mouth watering as he did 80. He
carved huge slices of cold turkey with
the bread knife. Burning with the
~Mqucnchable easeeneas or one VINO
starved, yet he managed to cxcr,
control pver himself. lie removed
the sloppy mass, his hat. from his
head, tossing ii into a corner. lie
tuned' down his coat collar and drew
up a white enameled chair to a small
table.
He was TO eaii His teeth were
closing down on th~ turkey sandwich
a puzzled expression appeared or
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After a few minute he arose shakIly
n wiped away III blood that
streamed from his mouth
First blood. boss he said.
Get out" threat-ned the other
ION m way. boss--
SIN s~erubblng his face on his
sleeve. he shufned down the hallway
and TO the street.
Hungry 1t was quite dark by
now. The street lights had been turn
ed on. The wind had RISE. and drop
OF rain pslied him In fhe face. He
turned again. to the friendly poo,-oom.
Once moro. hunched over a radiator.
he brooded. Life had suddenly be-
come complex. He lacked courage to
ask a fellow-man for the price OF a
meal. II took nerve TO do a thing
ike that-a second time. He had
foolishiy souandered III precious
hours OF the afternoon, aDd II was too
late to look for work.
The hours passed wearily. nungriIy.
At IL o'clock the poolroom was closed
for the night. obeying the curt or.
der Of the proprietor. who looked upon
hs-a with suspicion. he climbed the ric
kety stairway. outslde he began to
SILVER. 1t was showing. The wind
which by now had ripened into a
gale, whipped the snow in his face.
II stung iciiy.
Turning up the collar OF his thin
coat he followed the course of least
resistancs. drifting south. Like. a
blizzard, smitten animal. yielding 10
the cruel fury or the clements, he
shambled on and on. past the North
western tracks again. past warm
homes with drawn blinds. This cease
less whine of the Wind as It tore past
telephone and light wires sang a
song Of Heath He met no one. lie
might have been roaming h bleak
est of wyoming's bleak prairies save
for the feel If cerent walk beneath
his feet and the periodical splotches
OF electric light. These things told
him that he was stiil within the
I bounds of a municipality.
Every outraged nerve, every tired
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muscle. every normal instinct cried
~surcease- He paused near a light pole
where the snow had begun TO drr.
The snow reminded him OF downy
pillows he had known in some dim
past. II was 50 very. very white. He
ia tempted. but some power within
him prodded him forward again. I'M
peling him to seif-preservaiion.
He discovered with a dun shock that
city. He stood beside the brick wall
that had attracted his admiring At
tention that afternoon. HIS Thoughts
flew off or a r5sssnt The house
had seemed deserted. He might pos.
slbIy scale the Nar and force an en-.
trance.
justified. as he thought. By The IA.
turc Of his predlcamenI, he crept
steaithiiy toward the great metal gate
He tried to push Il open and found
it locked He followed the wall IN
III he cime TO a rear gate. II wa.
not as high as the one In front. stir
fleming fingers elutched at the iror
bars. He began to climb. The frost
cd iron tore at his naked hands. IL
WINGED. almost losing his grip hu
managing to cling with a despera
ton born OF despair. Heroic exertioi
won him the top OF the gate. III
began TO lower himself on n in
side. lost his hold, and fell heavily.
Half-siunned he got up lie Wa
attacked by a tit OF coughing II
tried 20 choke back the solasd VIII
a ragged. handkerchief and partiaH!
succeeded. But the coughins apcl
weakened him. lie sank to the srpuu,
and rested. Feeling another spel
coming on. he wadded the handker
chief into his mouth. He twisted an
UNFINISHED his hands trying to o
little warmth into them.
A subtle wisdom directed him Il
the rear Of the edifice. He gently
forced the door of the sereenedlI
porch. A narrow window. left raise'
by a careless ervant. at once at
tracted his efforts. Inserting his arm