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Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1923-09-28
WOODSTOCK ACADEMY

Elections recently held BY the class
Of 1924 resulted As follows: presi-
den. Elisabeth Rollins Of Woodstock /:
vice president. Robert Scranton Of
South Woo stock; secretary. Gladys
Young Of South Woodstock; treasur-
er. Charles Peckham Of East Wood
stock.
The boys Of the Sophomore class
have organized for basket ball with
Ezra Pike as manager and Richard
Johnson as captain
Frederick " Hinriehs gave. on
Friday. the first of a series Of lee
lures on the constitution and govern
ment Of the United States. The dis
course. which was given before the
entire school and several visitors, was
listened TO with close attention and
was applauded with enthusiasm. This
series Of lectures is In accord with the
policy Of the American Bar Associa-
ton which desires 20 propagate an
aequaintancesbip with the history Of
our constitution. By special request
Dir. Hinriehs mas consented 10 give
additional talks on countries in the
East which h. has visited and studied.
Anyone who wishes to enjoy the bene-
fit Of these lectures IS invited 70 visit
the Academy on Tuesdays and Fri
days at eight forty-five. The political
and historical lectures are scheduled
for Tuesday,
At a meeting Of the Junior class,
held on Wednesday. the following
officers were elected president. Ger
aid Phaneuf Of South Woodstock;
9iee president, Clara Baker Of South
Woodstock; secretary. Marion Stahl
0f Woodstock Valley: treasurer Lilly
Skoogberg Of South Woodstock.
Following the chapel exercises on
Thursday. pleasing tribute was paid
By the Juniors to the popularity Of
Miss Constance Grieg. instructor in
English and History. President
Phaneuf. acting in the name Of his
class. presented to Miss Grigg bou-
qnet Of roses with best birthday wish
es He further announced 70 the
school that Miss Grigg had been elect
ed by unanimous consent a member
Of the class Of 1925. Greeting was
then given in the form Of a cheer
participated in by the entire school.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1923-09-28
OBITUARIES
Mr.. Carrie S. convsrse


/ The funeral o. Mrs. Carrie s. Con
verse. "a. who for abou; Is years was
+ mauon a. the windham County TEN
porary Home. Putnam. was held Tues
day afternoon at 2 O'Clock az the
Thompson CONGREGATIONAL Church.
Many % her relatives and friends
we're In attendance and a wealth Of
floral tributes further attested 20 the
love and respect in which Mrs. Con
verse was held Rev Stephen NV.
ingston officiated Mrs. Thyra sang
fayorite hymns Of Mrs Converse. ac-
esmpanied By Mr. Arthur Mills The
remains were laid az rest 10 West
Thompson Cemetery and the bearers
were J. z. crandali Fred - Con
verse. Andrew ANGEL and John An.
CELL
Mrs Converse was born ia Thomp-
son IN what IS known as New Boston.
on April p. 1919. Her parents died
while she was young and she went 10
live with Mrs Marvin T Elliott OF
Thompson with whom she still re.
manned until she was married. and
at whose home the marriage was per
formed IN March. ISIS. She became
the bride OF the late John d. Con
verse
Following their marriage they made
their home Al the Converse Homestead
Afterwsrd they went 10 the Child
ren's Home where Mr.. Converse tooA
up the duties Of superintendent and
Mrs. Converse became matron Mrs
Converse. az that time. was a member
Of the Board Of County Commission
ers For . years they served the
county efficiently and well and be
came the steadtast and beloved
friends u the scores Of children
housed at the home.
When they retired from their off
eial connection with the home. they
came TO Putnam 70 reside. Mr. Con
verse having purchased a residence
on Woodstock avenue This was about
10 years ago 4 few wears ago the
couple removed 70 Oakland. r. L..
where they built new home Mr.
Converse died there about a year ago.
Mrs. converse's death occurred there
Saturday. She had been in feeble
health for about a year. but was not
ineapaeitated until two months ago.
she was confined to her bed for about
two weeks before death saved her
from further suffering Her last IT,
ness dates back 10 the day a few
months ago when she suffered a
shock
Mrs Converse leaves a half-brother.
George Plumb Of Harrisville. r. 1.
and three people who were ike her
own children to her for she cared
for them as her own. from childhood.
They are ] = erandall OF North
Grosvenordale; Mrs Maude Steer OF
Oakland and Charles Whitney OF
PROV dcncn
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1923-09-28
W. A. FRESHMEN MEET

After period IN which numerous
difficulties were encountered, the
freshmen We're able to assemble for
Their first class meeting. In this they
were considerably favored BY the fact
that Sophomore meeting was in
progress. Owing to prompt adjourn.
ment of the Sophomores, matters did
not continue as quietly as at first.
Nevertheless organization proceeded
and the following officers were elect
ed: Constance Williams of South
Woodstock, president; Dorothy Lilli-
bridge of Woodstock, vice president;
Vera Cross of West Woodstock. sec
rotary; Rachel Todd of North Wood
stock, treasurer. William F. Closson,
instructor in science, was elected an
honorary member of the class of
1927.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1923-09-28
wr,. Agnes NJ Desau,el.

Mrs. Agnes Morel Desautels. wife Of
Ludger Desautels. died suddenly Mon
day afternoon al D o'clock at her home
on Smith street. after a short illness
IF three or four days. at the age Of
so years She was born in Hudson
Mass. where she was married About
thirty-three years ago Mr. and Mrs
Desautels moved 10 Putnam. where
they have always made their home
Mr Desautels being the proprietor Of
a bakery shop up 10 few years ago.
Mrs. Desautels was a very kind
likable. motherly woman, who Is
mourned by a host Of friends.
She Is survived by her husband
four children. Mrs. 0nalda Cartier
Flngg Of West Boylston, Mass. Mrs
Henry Larose. William Desautels, and
0mer DesauteIs. all Of Putnam, and
three sisters and three brothers. two
Of Putnam. Entime Morel and Eusebe
Morel.
The funeral was held from ST.
Mary's church. whare s@ss:::-:;;;s his high
mass was sung az o'clock. The
burial was at St Mary's cemetery.
There were relatives and friends
present from Fitchburg. Lawrence
Spencer and Worcester.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1923-09-28

city hall in 1877, he was made engineer
" charge Of the highway department
and kept this post until he resigned on
July i. 1916. Shortly before he re-
signed his Office was given the title Of
superintendent II highways.
Following his retirement Mr.. Dart
purchased home IN Thompson, whore
se made his residence until his death
this week.
Mr.. Dart was born in New London
IN ls4a ffs leaves his wife. Mrs. Al
Ice Howard Dart; q sister, Mrs. Nor
timer H. Beckwith; and brother, Mr..
Wilson Dart. the latter two Of New
London.
Mr.. Dart was a director u the R0g-
er Williams Savings and Loan Assoc
citation for thirty-eight years and had
been vice president for the past seven
years.
The funeral will be held tomorrow
morning at II O'Clock at his late home
IN Thompson. and a service viii be
held at the Swan Point Cemetery chap
81 al 230 O'Clock. The time mention
ed is standard time. Burial viii be IN
Swan Point cemetery, Providence
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1923-09-28
CITY COURT FINES
JOSEPH RICHARD 5000
Continued from Page One)

l1ontinued from rage one
ownership of a flash light but denied
its use on the night of September 1st
The husband told a similar story
about the can, which was wrapped in
an unsoiled covering of brown paper
and said that either himself or his man
found it on the city dump and took il
to sell. As to the four fingers Of al
cohol in the half pint bottle. Richards
denied all knowledge Of this Bit of evil
denee He explained the bottle Of gin
ger ale as being for consumption in
stead of city water, which he did not
recommend highly for drinking pur-
poses. The glasses We're some picked
up by him as trader in second hand
articles.
The foregoing was in substance the
defense of the charge made by the
state.
Someone Lied. Judge Said
Judge Geissler said that he thought
someone might be lying, and he was of
the opinion it was not the officers. He
intimated that he had heard that gin
ger ale and alcohol make pleasant
drink which some people would be
willing TO pay good money for. Fur
thermole he could not quite under
stand how Mr.. Coleman or anyone
else should pay good money for can
to put oil in when the top of that can
had Jagged cut in it.
In imposing sentence Judge Geissler
said it had been the policy of the court
to impose fines in first offence cases,
and he saw no reason for departing
from that policy in the case before
him. so imposed the maximum fine on
the keeping with intent to sell charge,
there being no evidence, or any claim
made by Prosecuting Attorney Car
penter, on the reputation charge.
Before the keeping liquor case was
heard there were two cases Of con-
Stunning liquor. Cot brothers, William
and Arthur, admitted doing the con-
Stunning liquor. Cote brothers, william
lice said that children of the accused
were sent TO them to inform them that
their fathers were drunk and fighting.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1923-09-28

When the officers arrived on the scene
peace had been declared.
William admitted that he had been
before the court about three years
age and owed the court sl2i9 on his
fine and costs imposed on that occa-
sion. He said that he had wife and
five children and had been unable TO
pay. He was fined $50, ordered 10 pay
the balance due for the past three
years and also costs. On account of
MS large family he was put ia charge
Of the probation officer to pay his bill
at the rate Of dollar a week.
Arthur was allowed TO 90 on the
payment of fine Of $40 and costs of
81.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1923-09-28
]. Xintan Dart

]. Vinton Dart. retired city superin-
tendent of highways for the city of
Providence. and who was known
throughout New England for his work
in this department, died Wednesday
morning at his home in Thompson. of
complication of diseases. He had
been in poor health for the past year,
and was taken critically i'll about two
weeks ago.
Mr. Dart entered the employ of the
city Of Providence as road engineer
In the city engineers department in
May, 1879. When the department
moved from North Main street to the
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-08-16

support. a mockery of the principles
for which we fought in the war, and
a reversion to the old system of
military alliances in which the Brit
ish peoples are determined more
than ever now never to be involved
There can be only one result of the
French and Belgian policy-increas-
ing unrest and ultimate explosion"
Former Governor General w. Cam
eron Forbes Of the Philippines asked
at round-t table conference today
whether he believed that the Unit
ed States definitely promised uncoh-
ditional independence to the Phili-
pinos as soon as they have establish
ed a stable government, replied:
"No, sir; do not"
| To further questioning along the
same lines he explained:
II think the United States has
promised to do the best it can to
establish a stable government and
turn the reins of control over the
United States should not impose
such conditions as it would feel
necessary to carry out its pledge to
the world that the government would
| be stable"
Asked how the Filipinos thought
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Waterville Dancers
Awarded Silver Cups
Island Park Pavilion

a Waterville couple. Miss Hilda
Freeman and Raymond Giroux, won
the cups in the much advertised CO.
Co dance contest which was held
Wednesday evening at the Island
Park Dance Pavilion under the dir
ection of Manager Spaulding Miss
Freeman and Mr.. Giroux presented
a very beautiful and graceful ap-
pearance on the floor and received
the cup through the demonstration
OF the spectators, this being the man
ner in which the winners were
Judged.
Others in the contest were Miss
Douccttc and Thomas Young of
Lewiston. and Miss Pauline Shaw
and Ralph Clarey of Augusta. There
was Il good attendance at the dance.
The appearance of Manter's Five
Dominoes, Il clever orchestra. which
plays regularly at Bear Pond. was
warranted better crowd than did
appear. Tuesday evening, but the
Indictment weather kept many at
home and again, the big dance OF
Monday evening and the interesting
event at the Wednesday evening
dance, were also perhaps reasons for
the small crowd. The orchestra
made a most creditable showing
presenting q snappy dance program.
Their novelties including two
pianos, demonstrated their clever
ness.
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Grigg Gives Views
Continued from PAGE One)

the people behind them and defeat
that section of the German people
which has been steadily opposing q
final sttlement. That section is a
strong commission of industrialists.
In England 1t has seemed at times
that since the armistice the general
people have been as completely sheep
in tn hands OF industrialists as they
were sheep in the hands of the mill
tarists before and during the war.
From all that l have heard OF
Germany 1 believe q revolution is
very imminent"
Sir Edward expressed the opinion
that there had'been more inefficiency
than bad faith in the position of the
German government as to repara-
tions. The British. he said. became
convinced that Germany must have
time and assistance in re- establish
ing the whole political and, economic
structure.
Seeing Europe turned into an
army camp by the prevalence of the
continental view that only this way
lies security is increasingly dis
quoting to the English mind" the
lecturer continued. He reviewed the
conferences, fifteen in number, which
have tried unsuccessfully to bring
the allies into accord and regarding
the separate treaty of guarantee of
security offered to France by the
British after the preliminary treaty
of the Paris treaty conference had
failed he said:
The suggestion that our guaran-
tee was useless unless we maintain
ed J. military force which we had
NOT maintained up to 1914 seemed to
us flat denial of the value of orr
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ately after their encounter Jacoues
Brugpon, Oldest of the French in
vaders will oppose John B. Hawkes..
the Melbourne left handler in another
singles contest. On Friday the same
players VIII probably. figure in the
doubles and the order of THURSDAYS
singles will be reversed for the wind
up of the series in the last two
matches Saturday.
Chlef interest in the opening DAVIS
play will center in the initial match.
Lacoste. baby" intcrna tionalist. will
oppose in Anderson Il player who has
won 20 of his two dozen matches in
lhree years Of Davis Cup play.
These two players have had few com
mon adverSarics, but one of these has
been William NJ. Johnston, the San
Franciscan, who holds the world
titles on hard courts and on turf.
Johnston today expressed the opinion
that Andersons wide experience and
greater speed probably would carry
him through to victory over the
Paris schoolboy, but he added that
he considered Lacoste to possess
greater possibilities for future dcvel-
opment than the New South Wales
giant, who has known weaknesses in
his tennis armor.
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Much interest is being DISPLAYED
by the residents of Augusta in the
target practice which is being held
this week near Sidney Bog with the
75s of the l52nd Field Artillery.
Every thing possible is being done
by the officers of that battalion to
enable the spectators to see the eff
. fects Of the fire from the lookout
station on the Belgrade road and
with the instruments at their COM
mand this privilege is greatly appre-
ciated.
The battery is placed about 200
feet north of North Augusta Grange
Hall and the targets are placed about
5000 meters from the battery in Sid
ney Bog. On the Belgrade road
about mile and n half from the
Grange hall is located a lookout sta
ton from which the surface of the
bog can be seen to advantage, and
here are stationed >several members
OF the battery with delicate instru-
ments with which they may watch
the fire.
Southeast of tie Grange Hall. on
a. high knoll in the Aver pasture is
located the Observation Post. Here
are stationed the officers of the bat
talon who figure out the range. and
g the firing angle. There are three
measurements to be taken in this
work 50 that the sunners, who do
not see their targets, may score
good hits. These measurements are
the range, and the horizontal and
vertical angles.
Each battery carries equipment
sufficient to make all measurements
needed whether accurate or approx
mate and these instruments are fitted
also for excellent observation work.
Modern artillery must be fired from
behind cover as once seen a battery
is as good as lost. For this reason
all computation of data and observa-
ton Of the adjustment on the tar
gets must be made by a small group
OF men with Us little exposed equip
mont as possible.
This is the work of the observation
post, 90. p At this post as has al
ready been stated the officers of
ahe battalion are stationed, and here
they work ont the data on various
hfing problems and direct the firing
Vi the battery. Ordinarily the OBJ
servers OF each battery would be
statOpsd in separate observation
posts. These men are known as the
battery commanders detail and they
not only handle the work as outlined
above but they maintain telephone
INES between the o. =. and the bat
terry.
me headquarters company of the
battalion it might he said. furnishes
Inc brains for the while battalion, di-
iecllng the fire of the several batter
les composing the battalion and
maintaining telephone lines between
battalion headquarters and the vari-
JUS batteries. and to the outpOsts.
IN the lower right hand picture
ABOVE is shown the O. 2. and the in
Stfuments that are used. The range
hnder which in the picture resembles
Telescope on n tripod is a curious
,ookinS instrument. 1t docs indeed
look something like telescope, with
swelling on each end. The eye
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fairfield
Lawry-Curtis

Summer weddings have been quite
numerous, but by far the lovelest
bride who has sraced the marriage al
tar thus far this season was Miss Yer.
| ma Blanche Curtis, whose wedding al
the home Of Mr.. and Mrs. Charles A
LawrT of Winchester street, occurred
last evening at o'clock.
Miss Curtis. who is The daughter of
Mr. and Mrs. Stillman Curtis was mar.
ried to ormonGe Written Lawry, son of
Mr.. and Mrs. G. A. Lawry. in the pres
cnce of a large family gathering and
many friends.
Garden flowers and evergreen were
used extensively in decorating, which
YVES most simpl" but artistic
Promptly at tho appointed hour the
bridal party marched down the stairs
and into the double parlorS, where they
were met by the clergyman, Rev. c. A.
Knickerbockcr of the Waterville Uni
versalist church. who performed the
double sing service in very impress
sive manner. Tho bridal music was con-
tribVted by Miss Catherine Lawry, sis
ter of tho groom.
The bridal party comprised the
groom with his brother. John A. Law
ry. as best man. preceding the maid of
honor. Miss Kathryn Huckens, friend
of the bride: the little@ ring bearer
jeanette f. Newhall, and the bride on
the arm of her father, S. T. Curtis.
The bride was a charming picture in
her simple gown of white canton and
conventional veil held with a band of
pearls. She carried a bouquet of white
roses and shower of sweet peas, the
bouquet being in triple form contain
ing the ring, penny and thimble.
The maid of honor Wore orchid chif-
fon gcorgette with silver trimmings
and carried a shower bouquet of orchid
sweet peas. The little ring-bearer was
very dear in little dress of white
crepe de chene, carrying the rings on a
white satin pillow.
The groom gave to his bride a beau
tiful string of pearls which she wore
for the occasion. while she gave him
solid gold cuff-links. The best man
was given cuff-links by the groom
while the bride gave the girls who
served and other assistants gold lin
gerie clasps. To her little ring-bearer
she gave a silver mesh purse
Miss Catherine Lawry and Miss Mary
Patterson were ushers and assisted
with gifts. assisted by Miss Irma Cur
It's. sister of the bride, while Mrs. Gla-
dys Shorey Duren was in charge of the
guest book.
An informal reception was held,
refreshments being served by Miss
Elinor Hall, Mrs. Ida Patterson. Miss
Faye Keene. Mrs. Frieda Tarbell
Williams. Miss Mary Mcneil, Miss
Alice Ladd, Miss Mary Lowe and
Miss Hazel McAuley.
Mrs. Lawry, who is the daughter
of Mr.. and Mrs. Stellman Curtis. is
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the obvious fact which they prove.
Moral hazard is something which
cannot be measured, but il must be
reckoned with. and it behooves US
all to work together toward sup
preston of this crime"
The committe is working with To-
cal authorities in all parts of the
country to assist them in investiga-
ting cases OF. incendiarism. In a
number of cities, the Police Depart
ments have organized special Ar
son Squads; Detroit. St. Louis. Dali
las and Norfolk being notable ex-
amples. Influenced by the large
number of incendiary fires in New
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a graduate Of Lawrence High school.
She served at the State House in
Augusta during Legislature one win
ter and has bene employed by the
government for some time, being in
Washington one winter and at the
local post, office for the past two
years.
Mr.. Lawry is the son of Mr.. and
Mrs. 6. a. Lawry. He graduated
from Lawrence High school and at
| tended University of Maine, keing a
is a member of the local order Of the
l. O. O. f. and is a Mason. He is
now in the Lawry Bros. store.
Both are very popular young peo-
| pie and have a host of friends who
wish them every happiness. They
left in a shower of rice and confet-
| ii for a trip totnorthern Maine and
after Sept. 5th will be at home at
35A Elm street. where they have
newly furnished rent in readiness.
| The bride wore a travelling suit Of
camclshair with harmonizing velour
| hat.
Out OF town guests were Mr.. and
| Mrs, ]. r. Stel, Mr., and Mrs. c.
Staples Of Augusta, Nh. and Mrs.
! Ray White and Mr.. and Mrs. Bion
| White Of Augusta, Rex BuZzell Of
! OldtoWn, Mrs. Nancy Huckins and
, Miss Kathcryn Hucl;ins Of Skowhe
| gan, Mr.. and Mrs. Walter E. Fraser
o. Newport, Romeo PaSunucci, Mr..
and Mrs Z. W. Curtis and son Vic
tor of Waterville.
Miss Carol Chapman has returned
, from l. few days in Pori land
! Mrs! Bernard Canadian, who have
been passing a few weeks in town,
have gone to Panama Cant where
they reeto NIKE their home.
Mrs. Marion. Merrihcld has re-
! turned from a few days at Lakewood.
Henry Flurey and daughter Mrs.
Albert Bolduc. Mrs. Gideon Dennet
! and Mrs. Begin have gone on trip
TO Belfast
Mrs. f.. L. Tozier and daughter
have returned from few days
! passed at Lakeside.
Mr.. and Mrs. Louise Willette are
| the parents of n daughter born Au-
! gust II, who has been I.2Ned Fran
| ces Rcbccca.
! The Fairfield and Benton Coard of
Trade are making plans for picnic
! to he held at Lakewood, August %.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ralph Drisco, ST..
| have returned to Long Island after
visiting relatives here.
| Mrs Louis Emerson has returned
| from Portsmouth where she has been
/ passing several days with her hus-
| band.
! Charles Piper has. returned from
a weeks stay in Boston.
| Miss Mertic Andrews of Washing
| ton, d. c.. who has been visiting her
| sister, Mrs. W. G. circuit. has gone
to Ashland, accompanied by her
mother, Mrs. n. l.. Andrews.
Allen jefferson has returned to
| Norwood, Mass, after visiting at the
| home of Mr.. and Mrs. George Cole.
G. L. Steward, Jr., principal OF