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Putnam patriot., 1922-09-29

sent Co the nearest telephone and they got into communication with both the local and Providence police. In less than half an hour the police for miles around had been notified and were out looking fer the trio of bandits.
 Notify Putnam Police
 Captain of Police Delaee of Put nam and his men were notified about the bold robbery and were told that there was a chance that the trio might show up in Putnam The local otiieers saw every machine that entered the city, for they were stationed at the proper places to observe events, but Che machine the robbers were suppos- d to have been in did not pass through Putnam
 The robbers had not travelled far. people told the police, when they got out of their Ford sedan and entered high powered ear that was waiting on the Buck Hill road It was there that Officer Generoux picked up the trail and started off tn hot pursuit. The trail led to Webster. where he over took the car and arrested Condello. The other two men had apparently jumped out somewhere along ths road. They were not seen at the time and have not yet been located.
 Take Bandit to Paseoag
 Condollo was brought back to Pas coag and there he was identified by Paymaster Bailey as one of the three men who had tried to steal the mill payroll Condello was taken away and locked up. He is charged, tech nically. with carrying concealed weapon and driving an automobile without proper licenses.
 Upon being notified the Providence police set out in high powered ear. heading for Paseoag in the hope of meeting the robbers machine on the road. But they had gone in the op- posite direction. and it was left to Officer Gcneroux to find the trail and make the initial arrest.
 Praise Mir. Bailey and Mis-. Shield.
 Paymaster Bailey is being congrat- ulated not only for the plucky fight he made Co save the payroll but for his escape with only slight injury. It is not believed that he has received per manent injuries of any character. He recovered quickly from the attack. and aside from the pain caused by the blows on his head. he does not com plain.
 But Miss Shields IS hailed as the heroine of the affair as she truly proved herself If it had not been for her daring and plueky act, her en- ployers would be minus s3,o00 in cold cash today.
Putnam patriot., 1922-09-29
LOCAL THEATRES TO OPERATE
 ON CHANGED TIME SCHEDULE

Commencing next Sunday. the Brad ley and Victory Theatres will be oper- ated on slightly different time sehei- ules than at present The change from daylight saving to standard time has now made it necessary for Man ager Albert Go announce his new schedule, which will be as follows Matinee shows at 230. week day eve nings at 7.45. Saturdays, two evening shows. the first at [ and the second at &: sundays. two evening entertain meuts. one at 630 and the other at E o'clock
 The week day evening hour is a compromise. Manager Albert states. Some wanted the shows to start at 8, and some at 7.8o. 70 he split the dif- ference and established the hour at 745.
Putnam patriot., 1922-09-29
]. J. eHARRoN RESIGNS
Will Take Up New Position Monday
 With Milot & Williams

James ]. Charron. who has resign ed his position with Lizoue's Smart Shop. becomes associated with Mllot X Williams next Monday morning.
 Mr. Charron has beer with Lizotte's Smart Shop the past six years and he and Mir Lizotte sever their cordial business relations with mutual regret.
 Mir. Charron is one of the best known and most active young men in the city He Is past president of Put nam Aerie of Eagles; Is the retiring Grand Knight of Cargill Council, K. of C. and k Deputy Grand Chief Ranger of the local court of the For esters of America; has served for eight years as financial secretary of the Canadian Athletic Club. Another position of trust he fills is that of q collector for St. Mary's church. He is also a member of the Putnam Town School Committee.
 MT. Charron has been associated with Putnam stores the past 10 years, as four years prior to the position he IS now resigning, he was in the shoe department at Bughee & Wulf's de partment store.
 His many friends wish him much success in his new position.
Putnam patriot., 1922-09-29
RED MEN ENTERTAIN
Local Tribe Receives Official Wait
 From Great Council Officers

Wappaquasset Tribe. l. c. K. M.. received an official visit from the Grand Council officers of the state with the kindling of the council fire last night in the wigwam on Pomfret street. Great saehem Harry F.. Bail witz and Past Great Sacbem St. Clair T. Corsan were the visiting officers.
 Long talks of absorbing interest were given by the two visitors, each of whom gave 8 detailed report of the business done at Che recent national convention Of the order.
 During the evening a picture Of Past Great sachem St Clair Corsan was unveiled as a mark of appreeia- tion and esteem for the father of the tribe.
 Refreshments were served after the council fire had been quenched.
Putnam patriot., 1922-09-29
They're on 'HOme-Stretch"
 In The Patriots Car1paiQ1
A CLOSE RACE.-THoUSANDS ARE WONDERING WHO WILL WIN FIRST HONoRS AND THE AUTOS
 JUDGES ANNOUNCED
Closing lnstrueions.-ony One More Week-S5o Special
 Prize Offer Ends Tomorrow Evening
y ANY ONE who will hustle.
JUDGES ANNOUNCE

by ANY ONE who will hustle.
 Fifty lyear new subscriptions. amounting to S75. would get any one 50O,o00 points; 100 l-year new sub seriptions amounting to St50,- l,00o.ooo points.
 And ten 5-year new subscriptions. amounting 10 S75. would get you 90O,000 points, and SO on up to fifty 5-year new subscriptions, amounting to S375, would get you 4,500, poo points
 How's this for one weeks work Would you be afraid to face any can didate with this splendid foundation of points? Get real busy today while you still have time to win either one of those autos on the home stretch. "
Putnam patriot., 1922-09-29
CLASSES TO OPEN SOON
State Trade School Plans to Give In.
 strueiion In Sewing and Cooking

Glasses ln the home economics de pertinent of the State Trade school, Putnam. giving instruction la thc va r.ou. phases of sewing and cooking, wfll open Oct. 9.
 ln paa. years these cluea have been largely attended and last year more applc 4t-ons were received than could be accommodated.
 This work ls carried on with the ex press purpose of benefting those in the community who desire this experi- ence
 No charge is made for this instrne- ton. the only requirement being reg ular attendance at the classes. Early applicants will be given first eonsid- eratiOn.
 Those interested in the work should get in touch with Miss Hannah E. Pease or Miss Edna Petersen at the high school building
Putnam patriot., 1922-09-29
The Judges

The following well known and representative business men of Windhsm County have kindly con sented to act a, judges.
 Charles H. Brown. President of the First National Bank of Putnam
 Mayor Archibald Macdonald of Putnam.
 Willis Covell. Town Clerk of Pomfret
 Judge Clarence H. Child of Woodstoek.
 R A Cunning of Thompson.
 At 9 o'clock, Standard Time. Saturday evening, Oct. 7th, they will meet in the office of the Cam paign Department of The Patriot. Union Block, count the points and determine the winners of the main prizes, also Of the special prizes. Their reputation is such that all will know that they will receive a fair and impartial count.
Putnam patriot., 1922-09-29
DIDN'T BEAT WIFE
 HUSBAND DECLARES
C. Allison Potter Flatly Denies Accusations Made By Mrs.
 Potter
Couples Case Before Court After
 Being Halted In June

T never struck her. chaked her or blaeked her eye affirmed C Allison Potter of North Woodstock, on the witness stand this morning in the Su- perior court. Putnam, in testifyiug against his wife's petition for divorce, in which she seeks custody of their four children and alimony Mr, Pot tef's testimony was literally positive denial of the accusations of brutal and rough treatment his wife said she re- ceived at his hands
 II was this divorce action that came before Judge Avery last June. Al that time. while being cross examined. Mrs Marjorie Potter declared that her love was still strong for her husband. despite the story she told of abusive treatment from him The trial was abruptly ended, following the sensa- tional statement ef the wife After hours of conference. an agreement was entered into by Che couple the judge and the attorneys. and it was hoped that their troubles would dis appear. But, when the ease came to trial Thursday 1t was disclosed that they had driftcd farther apart than aver
Putnam patriot., 1922-09-29
PomFRET SCHOOL OPENS
Large Glass of Boys Enters Prcpar.
 atory School For ls22-23

The Pomfret School opened early this week with one of the largest en- roiiments in the history of the school. an enrolment so large. in fact. as to fiji the school to its utmost capacity. There have been few changes in the school faculty. most of the former masters returning. Dr. and Mrs. Will liam Beach Olmsted spent the summer at their cottage at Gloucester, Mass.
Putnam patriot., 1922-09-29
WOMEN DEMOCRATS TO FORM
 PARTY CLUB TUESDAY NIGHT

Democratic women electors of Put nam are to meet in Red Mems hall next Tuesday evening. Oct 8. at s o'clock for the<purpose of organizing a Putnam Women's Democratic Club. The immediate object of the propos- ed club is to work in the interests Of the party's candidates for state office and Congress Mrs. Junglass of Woodbridge, Mass, member of the Massachusetts State Central Commit tee. wIll deliver tbe address.
Putnam patriot., 1922-09-29

Candidates in ThePatriot's big sub scription campaign. get in every sub scription you possibly can by o'clock tomorrow Saturday evening, or have them MAILED by that hour. if they are to get the maximum number of points, and to also apply on that Special Prize of $50 in Gold.
 After tomorrow evening, and for the last week of the campaign, sub seriptions will earn about 20 per cent LESS points. fSee Schedule of Points" below
 Bu. o-.e More Week
 They're on the home stretch now as but one more week after this one remains of The Patriots big cam paign, campaign that has stirred this whole section of the state as nothing else ever has before And the credit is all due to the representative people enlisted in the campaign. to their un- tiring and ceaseless efforts, in their quest for subscriptions and one of those automobiles. the Buick Six, or Chevrolet
 Who the two winners will be will not be determined until the close of the campaign, just one week from to- morrow evening. as the race is too close to even hazard good guess at this time.
 Either one of those cars can be won by ANY REAL WORKER in the list, if he or she is willing Co make BIG EFFORT these remaining days. Those who realize the closeness of the race and make an EXTRA EFFORT from now is almost sure to be ear winner
 It's Up To You
 Candidates, Are YOU going to be Che one Co finish triUaphautly with an overwhelming number of points Or are you going to depend upon what you now nave and see your efforts in chs campaign receive only a small re- ward and tbe biggest prize wrested from your grasp by ome more enter prisin- worker?
 Your fate is iH your own hands, we can help you only by telling you how. And now just stop and figure up what the first or second prize Is worth to YOU. It's sure worth several hundred dollars, isn't it? Well then make an effort somewhere near com mensurate with is value-you still have time to win either one of these cars as no one has any formidable lead.
 There are still HUNDREDS of sub scriptions to be had and big bunch of them turned in now. especially the five-year ones, would play havoc with ANY other -w6rker's standing.
 How to Get 4.5oo. 900 Points
 As a possible one weeks work for any candidate we call your attention 10 WHAT can be accomplished NOW
Putnam patriot., 1922-09-29
Robbers Ask For Work


 The three men entered the mill of. fee early yesterday morning under the pretext of seeking employment.
 The only occupant of the office al the time was Miss Ellen Griffin. a stenoerapher, who advised them that they would have to await the return Of Superintendent Bailey before they could find out about work. Two of them went into the street. while the third remained in the office
 Lettering in the lobby for few minutes, the man suddenly walked into the inner office, covered Miss Griffin with revolver. cut the tele. phone wires and ordered the girl to open the safe and empty the contents af the various drawers. Miss Griffin complied. and was then told to resume her chair. to which she was tied
 Having proceeded so far. they con eealed themselves behind door. to await the return of Paymaster Bailey from the bank. at Pasooag. with the weekly payroll money Az Mir Bailey entered Che office he was set upon and soundlv pummeled There was Il great struggle, office furniture and fixtures were upset Nt Bailey's plucky resistance against such odds was short lived, however, and in n few moments he was subdued with a crack on the head from a blackjack.
 Girl Flees With Money Bag
 One Of the witnesses to this struK- gle was Miss Shields. an employee who had entered the office with MT. Bailey. She was covered with a re- volver in the hands of one of the three bandits. In the face of this however. Miss Shields summoned her courage and grabbing the bag con tanning the payroll money, she fled.
 Although the bandits shouted to her to stop. she paid no attention. If any thing she clung the tighter to the bag of money and ran all the faster. De- spite the shots fired after her, she ran, succeeding in reaching in saftey q building across the street where she hid herself.
 Bandits Make Escape
 Failing in their attempts to get the payroll money, the bandits took to their heels and ran from the office. They entered a Ford sedan that was waiting at the curb. with engine left running, and drove away, making all the speed that the car was able to make They were soon out of sight, headed in the direction of Putnam.
 Because the robbers had cut the telephone wires, some time was lost m giving the alarm. But messengers were
Putnam patriot., 1922-09-29
Arrest Bandit WhO Attempts
 To Steal PascOag Mill Cash

After racing break neck speed Webster. of and before yesterday, John Condlo of Hall identified to rob- he Premier worsd Mill of the weekly S3o0o Officer Elizabeth
 
 of two still at large
Putnam patriot., 1922-09-29

The sunnyside Club of the BsP,ist Sunday school will meet Monday eve ming. Oct. 9. at o'clock with Mrs. J. Wallace Smith Main street.
Putnam patriot., 1922-09-29
DOES NOT APPROVE
 CLOSING OF STORES
Merchants Committee Browns on Clerks Year-rouud Half
 Holiday Proposition
Most Business Firms Favor Idea. But
 Not the Larger Ones

Thursday half-holidays during II months of the year December being the excepted monthl through the closing of Putnam stores, does not have the approval of the Merchants Committee of the Chamber of Com meree.
 This decision was arrived at yester- day morning at a meeting of the com mittee. when the proposal was minute ly considered aad every factor enter ing into 1t. was discussed
 The question of closing the stores for l months in the year. came up upon petition by the clerks. All the merchants of the city talked the mat. ter over at meeting last Friday morning, but they took no action leaving the decision to the Merchants Committee.
Putnam patriot., 1922-09-29
HONOR MISS BYRNE
Republicans Elect Putnam Woman to
 State Central Committee


 At special meeting of delegates to the Republican Senatorial convention. held Wednesday forenoon at the Mu- nicipal Building Miss Katherine Byrne of Putnam was elected member of the Republican State Central Commit tee to represent the 18th senatorial district.
 Convention Authorizes Election
 The election of Miss Byrne to the tate committee follows authoriza- ton by the state convention of the aleetion of one woman committee member from each seHatorial district, aiqine Che women voters equal repre- e8tetjon on the tafe central commit tee with the HeH
 Pms nev honor fs Miss Byrne .s looked upon as iust recognition for her natural qaalitia# for leadership and for the valuable ervices she has and Is rendering het party in Putnam and vicinity
 Delegates Luncheon Cuesis
 Following the meeting of the dele gates. which was presided over by States Attorney Charles E. Searis, they were guests at lunch at the Put nam Inn of Miss BYrne and State Treasurer c. Harold Gilpatric. who is also state central committee member from this district.
Putnam patriot., 1922-09-29
Continued on page i've
STANDING OF CONTESTANTS

The standings below represent the points sent in for publication up to last Wednesday evening.
 The only difference in the stand ings is that some turned in more of the 50-point newspaper coupons the last week than the others. Did you ever see such a spirited race? We navar did heforel
Putnam patriot., 1922-09-29

Miss Edith (. Bowen, Miss Emma Roberts. isaac Champeau and daugh- ter Miss Irene. were the Putnam guests at the Schmanska-Davis wed ding tn Stonington Wednesday.
Putnam patriot., 1922-09-29

W. J. Bartlett and daughter. Miss Dorcas. went to Ocean Beach yester- day. Mrs. Bartlett and Junior Jones returned with them.
Putnam patriot., 1922-09-29
Martin [. Griffin of Best

Martin '. Griffin Of boston will spend the weekend with his mother Mrs. Martha Griffin, Pomfret street. Nr. Griffin will sail for Europe Oct. T on a buying trip for the Shuman
Putnam patriot., 1922-09-29
POINT SCHEDULES For the Remainder of the Campaign

The following point schedules will show what sub crptons to The Patriot for the remaining days of the campaign.
 Note the difference and get your subscriptions in by Saturday evening, Sept. 3Oth.
Putnam patriot., 1922-09-29

Henry Burdiek. Bollss street, has purchased a new Chevrolet coupe
Putnam patriot., 1922-09-29
Mas Beem Testihes

Mi EIth Beemie an aunt at Mrs Potter and I graduate nurse testified that sine was called to Che Potter home and found Mrs Potter in bed, suffer ing greatly from swollen throHt Her testimony indicated that the condition
 fine wife throat was due to being rhoked. The witness said that Mrs. Potter u March. 1920. was excessive lg nervous anI was miserable In ey- cry way.
 When the testimony Of Mis- Beemis was in. the plaintiff rested her case.
 The defense called Miss Mary r.. Potter. director of Americanization at Thompsonville, Conn, whose home is at North Woodstock. She testified that she knew the potters intimately and had been very friendly with Mrs. Potter. Witness said that on no oc- easion did the wife offer any complaint against her husband or charge hin with mistreating her Not did the wit ness ever notice any bruises or black and blue spots on Mrs. Potter.
 At this point court was adjourned for the day, and this morning the talk ing of testimony on behalf of Mir Pot ter was taken.
Putnam patriot., 1922-09-29
Mrs. Potter lakes Stand

Mrs Potter occupied the stand most of yesterday afternoon She told story of repeated beatings, ehakings and rough treatment at the hands of her husband commencing about two years ago last March Mrs Potter furnished the court with dates on which these alleged attacks occur red. and declared that as n result of them her nose was made to bleed. that on almost every occasion she received severe bruises on her body and black and blue spots on her throat arms shoulders and other places on her body were almost always the result of these attacks with which she charged her husband She also told of being dragged around the house by the throat and of having her clothing torn during her husbands alleged ragcs
 Her i4 years old son Junior was the second witness He said that he preferred to live with his mother. Un- der cross examination by Attorney Torrey. the boy told of witnessing his father striking his mother and he de elared that on one occasion he was knocked down and kicked in the stom- ach by his father
 Silas B. Morse, father of Mrs. Pot ter, who lives with her. testified that he was witness to some of the at tacks on his daughter by her husband He said he remonstrated with Allison on numerous occasions and on one of them his reply was. "A wife who won't occupy the same room with her hus. band deserved Co be struck MT Morse said he was ready and willing to do everything he was able to do to help support the children in the event the court awarded chem Co her cus- tody
Putnam patriot., 1922-09-29
Send Out oue.tionnaire

This committee sent out qnes- tionaire to the business men of the city and the syes" and no" answers to the proposition were considered yesterday morning IL was found that the larger stores were opposed to the scheme and that the business men con- dueting the smaller stores were favor able Co the idea Notwithstanding this situation. the committee agreed after considering the question carefully, that 1t was best for the city as 6 trad ing center and il was for the best in- tcrests of the community. to not close stores thc year round, December ex- cepted For Che reasons considered, the committee decided to take To ae- ton whatever. As all members of the committee were present, Il was felt that the decision arrived at was repre- rsufgfiVa
Putnam patriot., 1922-09-29
MT. Bonneville Resigns

The resignation of Alfred Bonne- vile from the merchants committee was accepted, with thanks for his past efforts Mr Bonneville having sold his clothing store and opened a gro cery store in a new location. felt that someone else should be or the commit tee to represent the clothiers. George F.. Brousseau of the Church Clothing Company was chosen as his successor.
 Stores closed as usual yesterday af ternoon. This was the last Thursday afternoon holiday for this season.
Putnam patriot., 1922-09-29
How to Get 4,500, 900 Points

As a possible one weeks work for any candidate we call your attention to WHAT can be accomplished NOW
Rockingham post-dispatch. [volume] (Rockingham, N.C.) 1917-1965, 1922-05-04

Ada Jones, the noted coincidence
whose songs and character sketches
have been carried to all corners OF
the world by monograph records
that she made, is thought to be in
a dying condition at a hospital at
Rocky Mount, suffering from acute
Bright's Disease. She gave a con-
cert at Rocky Mount Saturday night
and Sunday was taken so i'll that
she will likely die. Ada Jones, who
in private life is Mrs. Hugh Fla
herty, of New York, appeared in a
concert in Rockingham several
weeks ago under auspices of the
ladies of the Presbyterian church.
Her songs were of course the hit of
the entertainment.
Rockingham post-dispatch. [volume] (Rockingham, N.C.) 1917-1965, 1922-05-04
Kings Daughters
Drive May 18th.

In place of the Silver Tea as
announced heretofore, the Kings
Daughters will ask their friends
to come to their assistance by
making contributions.
On Friday morning, May 18th,
members of the Circle will meet
in the parlor of the Methodist
church, and going out from there
will canvass the town and COM
giving all an opportunity
to share in the work of those
who cannot help themselves.
In addition to the previous
cases that have exhausted the
treasury, three recent appeals
appeals for hospital aid are await
ing. In majority of cases it
means the life of a patient.
Gifts however large or small
will be appreciated.
Rockingham post-dispatch. [volume] (Rockingham, N.C.) 1917-1965, 1922-05-04
Minstrel at Ellerbe.

Over fifty people were turned
away for lack of seats or stand
ing room at Pee Dee school last
Saturday night, when the Black
bird Minstrels" entertained. The
latter fulfilled the expectation of
the crowd from the beginning,
first by their excellent makeup
and then by their inimicable act.
ing. The speech-making contest
showed various. originalities OF
negroes, Wills the debate empha-
sized the characteristics of a
happy-go- lucky race of people.
The Minstrel will be given at
EIlerbe school building Saturday
night, May 9th. A large crowd
is expected to take advantage Of
this chance of seeing at Ellerbe
how amateurs of any section oil
the South can interpret. success
fully actions of the negro.