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Putnam patriot., 1923-12-14
Mrs. Herbert Jehnsan

The community was agaIn called To mourn hy the sudden death of Mrs. Eva (Parksl Johnson, 36 years old, wife of Herbert Johnson, who died at the Memorial Hospital, Worcester, where she went Sunday for an opera tion. having suffered for several years from the result of an uleerated tooth. The operation proved fatal. She die5 Thursday night at o'clock. She had been seen driving her car and many of her friends did not know she was ln the hospital and were shocked to hear of her sudden death.
 The funeral was held from her late home in East Thompson Monday afternoon at o'clock and was large lv attended by relatives and friends, who came to pay silent tribute Co ner memory. Rev. Mir. Livingston of Thompson ofsiciated.
 Besides her husband she leaves one daughter. Ethel Parks. by a former marriage, and many friends who mourn her passing.
 The floral pieces were many and beautiful.
Putnam patriot., 1923-12-14
EASTFORD CITIZENS WANT NEW HIGHWAY
Seek New Ten Mile Stretch on
 Road to Southbridge

If citizens of Eastford, Ashford. and other towns and villages in that see tion. have their way. plans will be laid for a maeadam road between Eastford and Southbridge. Mass. distance of about ten miles. which at present has only poor country roads.
 The town of Eastferd has made an appropriation sufficient to cover the cost of putting in a good road as far as the Woodstock town line, and a Southhridge committee IS endeavoring to secure favorable action on the proJ ect in that city The Eastferd men express the hone that if they run the good road as far as the Woodstock line. the state will take over the rest for the distance to the Massachusetts border and put in macadam surface.
 This new road would afford a cor siderable saving in mileage for resi- dents of the fastford territory desiH- ing to 20 Co Soathhridge and thence to Worcester and Boston. who now have 10 come around through Putnam
Putnam patriot., 1923-12-14
Mrs. Truman w. Greenslitt

The funeral service of Elizabeth l.. tClcvelandl Greenslitt was held from her late home 23 Hemlock Place, New Rochelle New York. Tuesday af- terHoen. Dee IL.
 Mrs. Gircenslitt was a native of Ed gartewn, Mass. She was married to Truman W Greenslitt, formerly of killingly, in June, 1881. Previously to their making their home in New Rochelle fourteen years ago they had lived in the south and in Boston and New York Mrs Greenslitt assisted her husband in the office of his puhli- cation. The Daily Standard of New Rochelle. until about nine months ago when she suffered a stroke and had since been an invalid. About two weeks ago second stroke gave no hope Of recovery. and Che end came Saturday evening. Dee. <.
 Mrs GrConslitt was a woman of musical and literary ability and was a member of various clubs and organ izations in her home city. The Stand ard Star. which Mir. Grepnslitt sold m June that he might devote his time to his wife. contained in it's editorial col umns a tribute of high regard Co her attachments and position.
 Besides her husband, sine leaves one sister. Miss Reha Cleveland, who made her home with her sister. Mrs. Ida G. Kennedy of this city Is a sis ter of Mir. Greensiitt.
Putnam patriot., 1923-12-14
Mrs. Sila. Babbitt

Mrs. Olive E. Babbitt. widow of Silas l.. Rabbit. died at her home in East Brooklyn. this state. Sunday eve ming. She was in her seventy-seyenth year. and died after a short illness. She was native of Putnam, and made her home here for many years. living in East Brooklyn only during the past ten years. Mir. Rabbit died several years ago. and a daughter and son, $. Newton Babbitt. of the couple. also are dead When they lived in Putnam Mr. and Mrs. Bahhitt made their home in the house at the corner of Ring and Farrows street. now occupied by Mr. and Mrs George R. Harrington. At torney Charles l.. Torrey Of Putnam, and Oiiu W and Ernest r. Torrey of East Putnam are nephews Of Mrs. Rabbit. and a short time before her death she visited with Mr Toreey here
Putnam patriot., 1923-12-14
Joseph D. Lussier
Copyr'glt l93l Hari seIaliner 2 Nun

The funeral services of Joseph D. Lussier. who died Sunday night at his home, 2e2 Providence street. were held at St. Mary's church on We'd nesdaw morning. The solemn high mass of requiem was sung by Rev. Charles r. Bedard. assisted by Rev. Adrian Dykemans, deacon, and Rev. ". Arthur Routhier. sub-deacon. The large congregation included, besides many friends and relatives. delega- tions from st. Jean Baptiste society and Union St John Baptist, of which Mn Lussier was member. The bearers were Joseph Plessis, Qrieone Touehette. Alfred Bonneville, Al phonse Boureior. Victor Aurer Omer Robillard. Burial was in st. Marys cemetery.
 Mir Lussier was born in Canada eiehty-fouf years ago, but had lived in Putnam over fifty years. He Was
Putnam patriot., 1923-12-14
OBITUARIES

respected and we'll known as one of the oldest French Canadian citizens of the city He followed the trade of blacksmith until nearly the age of eighty He was devoted to his church in which he was a collector for over twenty years.
 Since the death of Mir. Lussier's wife two years ago. he lived with his daughter. Mrs. Pierre Chabot He leaves one son, Alphonse, of Smith street. this city. five daughters. Mrs. Ghabot, Mrs. Adolph F.. Bernier, Il Marshall street. this city; Mrs. Casa want. Webster, Mass; Mrs Choiniere. and Mrs Boyer, both of Pawtueket, R l. < brother. Baptiste Lussier. of Providence, aged s6 years, was pres. ent at the funeral
Putnam patriot., 1923-12-14

FOR MEN Shaving Mirror Gillette Razor Auto Strop Razor Shaving Brush Twinplex Stropper Skate and Shoe Outfit Winchester Flashlight Automobile Tool Kit Automobile Accessories Smoking Stand Thermos Bottle Lunch Kit with Vacuum
 Bottle Golf Club Golf Bag A Dozen Golf Balls Fishing Tackle Hunting Knife Colt Automatic Pistol Pocket Knife Auto Robe Everpoint Pencil Buxton keytainer Kwik-Lite Lantern
Putnam patriot., 1923-12-14
Isabel II. Thompson

Mrs. Blanche Isabel tHerindeen) Thompson died at the home of her nephew, Augustus II. Cutler, Bellevue street. Tuesday. after a short illness. She had been visiting Mir. and Mrs. Cutler since Aug. l, and her Illness dated from about October l, but was not considered serious until three weeks ago.
 She was born in Woodstock fifty nine years ago. but much of her early life was spent in Putnam. While in Putnam she was member of the Bap- tist church here.
 She leaves. besides Mfr. Cutler. two
Putnam patriot., 1923-12-14
WEDDING
Danielson-kline

Herman Danielson. Pomfret select man. and Miss Mary Kline of Hart ford were married on Wednesday morning at 1l.S0 o'clock at the rectory of Holy Trinity church. Pomfret, by the Rev. ]. ]. Elty. They left for a wedding trip to New York immediate ly afterwards, and will live in Pom fret on their return. Mir. Danielson is a son of Mrs. Jonas Danielsoa. Miss Kline came from Hartford last sum mor to work for Miss Elinor Mathew son.
Putnam patriot., 1923-12-14
Mrs. Ernest Robbins

A telegram was received by rela- tives in East Thompson Tuesday morning from Ernest Robbins, stat ing that Mrs. Robbins had died Mon day night of apoplexy. She had been in poor health for some time. Last winter the family spent the winter in Florida and felt that the climate was beneficial and again they had gone there for the winter. hoping she might regain her health, but it did not prove so. The body will be brought here for burial.
Putnam patriot., 1923-12-14

other nephews. Harry Cutler of Put nam and Howard A. Knight of Bridge port: also a brother, Sanford Herin- deen of New London
 The funeral will be this afternoon at 2 o'clock. Rev ]. C. Stoddard pas tor of the Baptist church. officiating. The burial will take place in the Grove Street cemetery.
Putnam patriot., 1923-12-14
HEAR PRESIDENT SPEAK
Fred Bruce Entertsins With Radio Reception of Address by Coolidge

Not only did a large number of local people hear the annual message of the president over the radio set of Fred NJ Bruce at the Buick Conn pany's show room. but they also heard the address of President Coolidge, Monday evening. in behalf of the Harding Memorial Association. Those who listened iu at his invitation were able to hear tine words of the chief executive clearly and distinctly and they enjoyed the treat exceedingly.
 Eastern Star bridge and whist party Monday evening, Dee. IT. Odd Eel lows Han, tickets fifty cents. Every body welcome.-Adv.
Putnam patriot., 1923-12-14
FOR CHILDREN
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Flexible Flyer Sled Winchester Skates Skate and Shoe Outfits Skis
 Jack Knife Scout Knife Scout Axe Air Rifle Winchester p Rifle Basket Ball Boxing Gloves Winchester Flashlight Velocipede Kiddie-kar Coaster Wagon Riddle Kart Doll Carriages Toy Auto Mechanical Toys Pla-Kla Sets Erector Sets Laundry Sets Doll Table and Chairs Doll Bed Electric Trains Rocking Horses Toy Dishes in Sets
Putnam patriot., 1923-12-14
FOR WOMEN

Manicure Set Scissors in Sets with Leath-
 CT Case Wiss Shears or Scissors Carving Set Stainless Steel Knives Table Silver Holland Silverware Thermos Bottle Pyrex Glassware Fry's Glass Teapot Fry's Glass Coffee Perco-
 lator Aluminium Utensils Electric Curling Iron Electric Utilities Casserole and Frame Serving Tray Coffee Percolator Console Set Electric Portable Lamp Rayo Lamp Cut Glass Family Scale Brass Jardiniere Everpoint Pencil
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-03-22
SEEK FORMER
KHAN WIZARD

ATLANTA, Ga, March GA ma
tion.wide search was instigated to-
day by federal authorities for Ed
ward Young Clarke. former imperial
wizard of the Ku KluX Khan, under
indictment here for using the mails
to defraud.
The United States marshal,s office
today was in possession OF a bench
warrant for the arrest OF Clarke to
bring him back to Atlanta to face
the charges.
According to physicians affidavrs
introduced in federal district court
when Clarke failed TO appear to an
swer the charges, he was ordered
by physicians on a four month";
tour for his health.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-03-22
INDIANS IN
HOT BATTLE.
Fear Uprising in
u t a h Growing;
Utes May Join

SALT LAKE CITY, March g.
Much anxiety was felt here to-
day, a little information had
come thru regarding battle
supposed To be In progress be
tween the Indians and white set.
Tiers near Handing.
Fear that the Uttes may Join
the Piutes In The uprising has
been expressed By certain CitL
Iens OF Handing who are now Ia
Salt Lake.
Arms and ammunition have been
rushed 20 Blanding from Monticello.
The telegraph and telephone wires
have been cut by the Indians in sev.
eral places The kattie Is said to be
IN progress about 20 miles from
Blandiug, In and about a narrow can.
yon.
X was learned last night that thc
whites had come across the body "
Bishops boy 4 report that "Old
Dutch and his son had been slain
was not confirmed. but two other IN.
dams were wounded. according 70 tho
settlers. and may have died Of their
injuries.
The rcncgades and a sheriffs posse
FLASHED in another brief sklrmhh
near Banding last night. accordin.
TO uncoufirmed reports here today.
The rccalcitrant braves who took
70 tho mountains followed hy posses
after liberating two Indians who were
Jailed on n chnrgh OF stealing sheep.
have entrcnchsd themselves in
strongholds near Blanding, tho report
said.
The canyons are inaccessible OK.
ccpt by one road, and tho Indians
hold both ends OF this.
In real Indian war fashion. the rcd
men meet tho advance Of shcrifrs
forces gallying forth from behind
knobs and rocks During the brief
clash. which resulted in the retreat
OF the posse. "old Dutch" was re-
ported wounded.
Altho 80 OF the rcnegudcs rounded
up yesterday were held under armed
guard today at banding. the mum.
Der Of rebels has grown. Reports
here were that n number OF dlssatis-
fled braves from the reservation had
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The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-03-22
HUSBAND IS KILLED,
SON DISAPPEARS AND
BABY SLAIN BY JAP!

MRS. ADA DELASE, Gls
Nl sixth ave-, whose 6ycarold
son Norris was killed by a Japa.
ncs6 automobile driver OF tho "hlt,
and run variety Tuesday, hos
suffered little moro than ono
human being can be expected TO
bear.
A short while ago her husband
was killed In an Industrial Bccl,
dent \ few months afterwards
her oldest son. her only means OF
support. mysterlously disappear
cd. And now her baby"
J Mason. "A nrlEhbor. who ia IN
touch with tho facts Of tho case,
says that tho mother IS In des,
psrnts need-not only OF sym.
p1thy. but % material assistance,
so no has written Tho Star,
sending a silver dollar with the
letter TO start a fund FOR Mrs, Dc.
lane.
Anyone caring TO contribute to
this cause may send money 20
the city editor Of Tho star. who
win see that il reaches ia dcstina-
ton.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-03-22
Secretary Weeks
Wife Is Stricken

SAVANNAH. Ga. March 22.-Mrs
John w. Weeks wife OF the secre.
tory OF war, is seriously III nt Bruins.
wick, near here, according to 70.
ports received hero today.
Mrs. Weeks. who was aboard the
yacht Evergreen with Secretary
Weeks ana Colonel and Mrs. n. NJ
Johnson, was taken III this morning
and removed to Brunswick. on adj.
vice OF physicians. reports said
Her physician refused TO make n
statement on her illness. II is un.
derstood efforts are being made to
charter q private car TO rush her to
Washington.
Tho Evergreen was returning TO
Washington from Florida, whore tho
party had boon mentioning with
President Harding.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-03-22
Receiver Is Named
for SteePs Stores

BUFFALO. N. y. March 22.-Af-
fairs OF the L. r. Steel chain stores
have been under investigation for
some time. Receivers were appoint.
ed fortnight ago.
l. r. Steel, Jr., who was ~ years
old and lived recently at Getzville. N.
y, near here, gave up active control
Of the enterprises that bore his name
some weeks ago. He was reported
from Getzville to be suffering from
hemorrhages following severe at
tack Of grippe.
Carl Sherman, states attorney
general. yesterday asked the consent
Of receivers TO have accountants
from the state comptroller's office 60
over the L. r, Steel books and ac-
counts. Guy B. Moore. district at.
torney. stated today no evidence Of
any criminal procedure had thus far
been disclosed.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-03-22
JUDGE WARNS
Opposition"

HARRISON. Ark. March pa
THE fight has Just begun. unless the
strikers and others who oppose the
operation OF the Missouri & North
Arkansas railroad let us alone"
County Judge S. w. Wood warned.
in testimony before the legislative
committee investigating rule by vigl.
lantes here.
Judge Wood. IN his testimony late
yesterday. said he was one OF the
leaders in the Committee OF 10"
which ruled Northern Arkansas
when citizens" seized control TO pre-.
vent alleged depradntions paralyzing
the railroad.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-03-22
Accuse Mrs. Buzzi
in Homicide Case

NEW YORK, March 22 Mrs, An.
ma Bua2l was arrested todny on n
charge Of homicide, In connection
with the murder several weeks nEo
Of Frederick Schneider, wealthy
Bronx contractor Her brother was
held AZ u material witness.
lie admitted, according 10 Tho pc.
lice, that ho gayo Mrs. Buszl o re.
yolycr two dayy before the murder.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-03-22
Chain
Head PASSES
ABOARD train
Chauffeur Missing
After Removing
Mans Body From
N. Y. Central

TOLEDO. Ohio. March 22.-Leon.
ard r. Steel, Jr., az, OF GetzvilIe.
n. y, formerly head Of the L. II.
Steel Department Stores. Inc, died
aboard a New York Central train
en- route 20 Chicago shortly after
midnight. The body was taken from
the train this morning at Toledo.
From preliminary examination OF
the body Coroner Henseler said
that death probably was due to
heart disease, but said he would
hold a post mortem examination to
determine positively the cause Of
death.
Steel had been accompanied by
his chauffeur, Ernest Marley, who
occupied tho drawing room with his
employer. Marley told Coroner
Henseler that Steel had felt badly
for an hour before his death and
Marley and porters had tried giving
the man restoratives.
Marley got off the train at To-
ledo with the body and registered
at the secor hotel at a. m.
At a. m. he checked out and
could not DO located.
Business associates Of Steel said
that he had been having financial
difficulties. but expressed the belief
that Steel would have been able to
pull his interests thru the present
crisis.
A few days ago he had sold his
home. Marguerite Manor" in Getz-
ville for $4,000 to provide funds
for the payment OF the first install.
ment on his 1929 income tax.
Steel formerly was head Of sew
eral companies operating in the
United States and Canada. He
probably is best known for the
chain OF department stores bearing
his name that he established in this
country and Canada.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-03-22

NEW YORK. March ?2-PossIbil.
ity that a woman--not any of the
various men suspects -- murdered
Dorothy King. pretty artists model.
was considered by authorities In
ycstigating the mystery today.
Tho model was found n week ago.
having been killed by chloroform
pressed 70 her nostrlla. Hcr little
fiat had been ransacked.
A weeks investigation finds tho
authorities admitting they have no
evidence against any Of tho men,
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-03-22
"Heiress,' Home Again,
Insists She's Innocent
Father, Here to Meet Her, Lets Girl Wanted
for Forgery Remain in Police Custody

in January she was stlll alIye-but
maybe she's died since then and left
her money to Catherine"
Mrs Mortiboy told Deputy Prose-
cutting Attorney Robert MacFarlane,
with whom she went into conference
Immediately after being brought from
the station Thursday. that 'somo
man" had called her up and told her
that she had inherited the fortune.
and that sho would have to go to
Utah ito escape tho inheritance tax"
She said that she didn't know who
her informant was--but that she left
Immediately.
Mrs Mortihoy maintained to Mac
Farlane that the charge that she was
$500 short In her accounts at her for
NOR place OF employment, tho Death
erage Plumbing Co., was AL
framoup," but she admitted that sho
had had no trouble with the firm and
that she could give no motive for
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The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-03-22
Arrested Here for
Tacoma Officers

Ed Engdal, we'll known in Seattle
wet" circles, was arrested by Sheriff
Matt StaIwich and deputies. wednes.
day night at the Elliott hotel and Is
held for the officers at Tacoma. Eng.
dal's home, just across the Pierce
county line near Des Moines, was
raided by Tacoma officers wednes-
day night and 20 cases OF Scotch
liquor were seized. Engdal had NOV.
ed the liquor from his Seattle home
on w. 10th ST., two hours before
Sheriff Matt Starwich and deputies
raided II early Wednesday Evidences
of the liquor having been stored
there was found. Starwich said.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-03-22
S5OO,OOO,OOO
SUGAR GRAB!
President Harding
Urged to Probe
Price Juggling
ny JOHN CARSON


WASHINGTON. ID. C.. March
ee.-Official inquiry into the half
billion dollar sugar gouge ap.
peared almost inevitable here TO.
day following the action Of Basil
VI. Manly. director Of tho Peo,
pies legislative Service. who
Wirrd President Harding urging
grand Jury investigation Of tho
sugar conspiracy"
No justification c1ista for tho re-
cent climb IN sugar prices. Secretary
81 Commerce Hoover declared today.
In announcing that he had asked the
federal trade commission 10 make an
Investigation % the sugar market,
i,Fitra nave Increased in thr f1er
Of world surplus OF sugar, Hoover
GaiJ.
IA / have repeatedly stated. there
is no economic Qualification for tho
high price Of suEhr as there Is an e.,
tifnatrd world surplus" the hecrc.
iary asserted.
Consumers today were advised 10
buy their sugar on n handioiuouth
basis By representative Dallinscr.
Of Massachusetts. republican. in a
letter TO Secretary Of Commerce
Hoover. on tho sugar situation,
DaIlluEsr declared that tho sharp
price increases OF tho past few weeks
indicated to him that the spectators
who were Responsible Tor tho abnor.
maliy high prices during the war
were behind tho present upward
move.
Manly charged tho department Of
commerce md Secretary Herbert
Hoover with first responsibility for
starting tho gougc. with Manly do
handing that Harding order tho dc.
partmcnt OF justice to seek lndict.
mcnta OF those guilty Of the conHpir.
acy, developments camo rapidly.
They were ns follows
1. Reports that tho sugar gamblers
IN New York had begun TO fear OK.
posture and indications that sugar
prices would decline.
I? Exposure OF additional props.
ganda from tho sugar gamblers in an
effort TO bolster up the weakening
situation.
. IntimatIon that thoro inycstl.
CATION will show New York bankers
and American investors in sugar In.
dugtry planned 10 put over the big
sugar gamble. Possibility that
Hoover would openly dcnounco the
sugar gamble and also urge an invcs.
uRation.
Manly put before the president
some OF the information publish.
ed about the sugar gougc. lie said
tho gamblers had already taken
SIS ,008, 900 from sugar consumers
and would take $500 900, 900 II not
halted. and that II their entire
plan Ind been successful, they
would rob the American people
of $500, 900, 900 for the benefit Of
sugar gamblers and profitecrs."
II is known hero that Hoover and
his assistants have been worried by
these attacks. That some action will
be taken Is now the impression.
Every government expert Is agreed
the fun details OF the plot have not
been exposed, but that many confer
cnces in Cuba and New York In
January and February preceded the
first plunge in sugar. is well known.
Tho latest subtle propaganda from
the gamblers came to light when the
Gamers received mysterious state
mcnts 10 console them because OF
the high prices they would have to
pay for sugar this year" Tho state
mcnts cnmo from the gamblers and
wero intended TO cause Gamers to
buy sugar now. They IRE large con-
mmcra by buying they would boil
gtcr up the market,
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-03-22

but belief grew today that behind
tho shield OF open search for the
malo friends OF Miss King. police
and detectives havo trailed a
woman. powerful enough TO have
twisted tho models wrist and held
tho chloroform soaked cotton to her
nose until she died.
Tho belief today wns that Miss
Kings friendship for certain men
aroused tho furious anger OF n
woman acquaintance and that the
latter may prove TO have been the
real slayer.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-03-22
MAY DOT BILE
HUGE PROFIT

IL the shorts refuse 20 settle on
this basis and Saunders carries out
his threat TO put tho price 8t $3.50
after p. m. and collect thru the
courts, the total profit, OF course,
would be doubled.
In addition 10 tho amount Saun.
ders claims Is still unsettled. millions
Of dollars are involved in his favor
In increased value OF tho stock be-
cause OF its more than doubling in
price. There arc also thousands OF
shares, besides the $4,000 he claims
stin duo on marginal accounts TO
others, 1t Is declared.
Piggy wlRgly. over tho counter"
snles in New York today began at lO5
bid. 800 asked.
Saunders financial coup was Htlll
the principal topic Of conversation
In Wall Street today. II went down
in the annals OF tho financial dis.
trict with other famous affairs OF
It's kind.
Unlike the stuiz Motor flyer,
staged by Allan Ryan, tho Piggy
WiEgly fight by Saunders appears
10 be leaving spectators and the
powers in Wall Street no opening to
"come back" as they did against
Ryan,
EXCHANGE TRADERS
TIED TO POST"
Saunders announcement that he
will never be president Of com.
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