Putnam patriot., 1922-09-01
Police Arrest Dr. Murphy On
 Second Degree Murder Charge
PUTNAM PHYSICIAN IS HELD FOR TRIAL UNDER s1o- 900 BONDS, IN CONNECTION WITH DEATH
 OF MRS. PRINGLE
Authorities Also Place Illegal Operation Charge Against De
 fendant, Who Demurs to Complaint

When arraigned in the city court Monday morning to answer to the charges of having performed an ille- ss, of Bridge street. Putnam, and with second degree murder on account of the woman's death Saturday night at the Day kimball Hospital, Dr. Der nard P Murphy of this city entered a demurrer through his attorney. Ar thur $. Macdonald. The demurrer was overruled by Judge Geissler. who held the doctor in bonds of Si0.000 [ for the next term of the Superior court having criminal jurisdiction. Surety was furnished and the doctor was released.
 Dr Murphy is alleged to have per formed an illegal operation upon Mrs. Pringle. wife Of Henry Pringie, an ern- ploye of local woolen manufactur- ing concern. on July 2i Mrs. Prin- gle had been a patient at the Day Kim ball for 6 week prior to her death Sat urday night. She was taken there when her condition became so serious as to make this move imperative.
 Late Saturday afternoon Mrs. Prin- gle was interviewed by Coroner Ar thur C. Bill of Danielson. who was ac- eompanied to the hospital by Sheriff Charles F. ASer, Captain of Police Delage and Dr Murphy. No state ment was given out AS to the ante mortem confessions of Mrs. Pringie. but Dr Murphy was placed under ar rest later. He was admitted to bail promptly and on Monday was arraign- ed in court to answer to the two charg- es filed against him.
 Dr. Murphy is quoted as having said that there was nothing unprofes- sional about his treatment of Mrs Pringle.
 Associated with Attorney Maedon- aid in the defense of Dr. Murphy will be Attorneys Torfey < Geissler.
 Graduate. From Medical College
 Following his attendance at the public schools. Dr. Murphy entered medical college and after finishing the prescribed course. was graduated.
 In college the doctor attained prow- ess in athletics and in after years this training helped him gain widespread notice for his athletic ability, espe- eially in baseball In this latter sport he attained the heights of local fame. for he wns regarded as the foremost ball player in these parts for years He had A good deal to do with many of the victories gained by his club. inc Putnam ball team of yesteryear.
 For many years the doctor made his home in Pomfret and because or impaired health he did not practice nus profession. but rather chose other lines. For long period he was agent of one of the national insurance com panies. -
 number of years ago the doctor entered actively upon the praetiee oa bis profession, and removed to fut- nam and opened up an oIfce down town. The doctors services are ds- manded by large number of people all over the vicinity. and in his chosen calling he las enjoyed success.
 m,. prinxle Home Loving WomA~
 Mira Anna F. Pringle. the woman in the case. was 3s years old, the w'ie of Henry Pringie of Chapel street an empIeye of local woolen com many She was born at Watertown. mass the daughter of Mir. and Mrs- Patrick Grogan.
 The Pringles have been residents of Putnam for several years. mS pringle was a quiet. home loving wo- man and greatly devoted to her ram, ,lv and home. Besides her husband ssa leaves two children, who are oe'ng ,arad a.' for at the home of their aunt at Watertown, Mass .
 Mrs. Pringle'a funeral was heia on .;.,,,.s,i,a,; morning at 9 o'clock. ~ h;gh mass of requiem was soiemn'aea at St Mary's church by Rev TT. ns dard and interment took place m S' Mary's cemetery.