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Putnam patriot., 1923-06-08
MRS. BERNIER ASKS
 COURT FOR DIVORCE
In Complaint She Charges Husband With Desertion
 and Cruelty
Five Other Couples. In Marital Trou-
 bie. File Divorce Petition.

Mrs. Mary Bernier of Putnam ha. filed suit for divorce, in the Superior court, Putnam, from her husband Frank Bernicr, whose address k giv. en as Fitchburg. Mrs. Bernier charg es her husband with desertion, intol- erahle cruelty. and with intermep- ance. and she seeks not only the de- cree granting her divorce, but also wants to resume her maiden name of Mary II. St. onge. The couple was married on Feb. s, 1915.
 Five other petitions. filed by resi- dents of this end of the county. are as follows: Mrs. lola F. Cook of Plainfield has instituted suit against Charles H. Cook of Plainfield. asking for divorce on the grounds of deser- ton. The petitioner asks for the privilege of resuming her waiGen name, lola F. Hulme. They were married on March 3i. 1917.
 Husband Seeks Decree
 William S. Exley of Plainfield asks for divorce from Ethel M. Exley of Brooklyn, the husband alleging deser- tion. They were married on Oct. s. 1919.
 
 Decree for divorce from Nel- lie Bates Laplace of Killingly. and custody of the children, are asked by Leroy Laplace of Killingiy. Deser- ton is given as the ground for court allowing the divorce. Mir. and Mrs. Laplace were married on Nov. 24. 1903.
 Willie II. Bowen of Killingly is an. other petitioner for divorce, alleg- ing in his complaint that his wife, Jennie F.. Bowen of Fitchburg. de serted him. They were married on June 27, 1885.
 The sixth petition for divorce was filed by Emma J. Nealey of Killingly who asks for divorce from Andrew Nealey of Pittsfeld, Me. They were married on Jan. 5, 1891, the wife be. ing Emma J. Webster. Desertion 1, also alleged in this case.
Putnam patriot., 1923-06-08
MISS cusTAFSON TO DANCE
 FOR NURSES HOME FUND

The Misses Holt of Woodstock are sponsoring the appearance on June 27th of Miss Ester Gustafson Of Pom fret. we'll known interpreter of music through the dance. Miss Gustafson will dance on the lawn of Rose lands" the Woodstock home of the Misses Holt, at 4 o'clock on the al ternoon of the above date. An ad- mission fee of 25 cents will be charg' ed and ice cream and cake will be on sale If the day is stormy the rectal will be given on the first fair day fol' lowing.
Putnam patriot., 1923-06-08

from the race when they determined that Mir Jarvis was the favorite with the council.
 After his election he was notified by telephone and asked to appear be- fore the council. He was not long in arriving, and was immediately sworn in, the oath of office being administer ed by Mayor ChapdelaiHe.
 William Jarvis is a native of Put nam. He is a Putnam young man in every sense of the word, having been born here and always made his home here. He is the son of John and Phoebe Jarvis of Putnam, and is 20 years old.
 Linemsn By Trade
 His trade is that of lineman, and as such he worked for years for the telephone company, the telegraph company, and the Putnam Light X Power Co. He was in the employ of the telephone company when he en- listed for service in the World War. Following his period of training he
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Putnam patriot., 1923-06-08
REV. pR. VOORHEES, RESIGNS
Pomfret Pastor to Leave on Compile.
 ton of Four Years Work

A letter announcing the resigna- ton of the pastor of the Pomfret Congregational church, the Rev. J. Spencer Voorhees,. was read at the morning service of the church last Sunday morning. Mir. Voorhees, res ignation will take effect on September ist, on which date he will have com pleted four years of service in Pom fret.
 The resignation has been received with great regret throughout the congregation and the community where both Mir. and Mrs. Voorhees, have made an excellent place for themselves. Mir. Voorhees, Is an ex. cellent preacher and he has worked actively in the cause of the church as well as in many public projects. Be fore coming to Pomfret he held pas. torate at Phoenix. Ariz. He has made no definite plans for the future.
Putnam patriot., 1923-06-08
Firen,en Want Pay Increase,
 File Petition With MauOr
CITY COUNCIL LAYS MATTER ON TABLE UNTIL JULY MEETINC.-CHIEF THURSToN EXPRESSES
 OPINION
Urges Aldermen to Hire One More Bremen Fol
 Night Duty at Headquarters Station

able to drive any of the trucks. The chief pointed out several advantages that would accrue to the city and it's taxpayers, by having such a man on duty every night.
 Alderman Penny also spoke at length on the general subject, declar- ing himself in hearty accord with the conviction expressed by the fire chief on the proposal to have a man on duty at the station all night It was his opinion that such permanent fireman would save the city his own salary, and that taxpayers would ben eft, doubtless, by reduction in fire insurance rates. by reason of the add ed protection afforded in having a man always ready at night, when the danger of fires getting an early start is greatest, to drive the truck to the scene of fire.
 Alderman Berthiaume spoke strong ly in favor of granting the increase the firemen requested.
 On motion 1t was voted that Chief Thurston should look into the matter of hiring one permanent man, get al the needed data as to costs, etc, and to make report at the next council meeting. The matter of an increase in pay for the firemen was tabled un- til the next meeting.
 Much Routine Business
 Aside from the election of Adolphe Desjardin as alderman from Ward Four, and the election of William Jar wis as captain of police, as told of in another column, the business of the rest of the meeting was routine and was disposed of as follows:
 The election of Adrien Lucier and Edward Keane as members of the fire department was confirmed by the
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Putnam patriot., 1923-06-08
BOXING AT DANiELSoN
Strong Card Arranged =s sehsh'
 For Nurses' Home Fund


 At Danielson next week rriaay night. in the 0rpheum Theatre, there will he staged several boxing bouts nnder the auspices of the Casino Annsement Company, for the bene,. st of inc Day Kimball Hospital nurses home fund. Manager Frank Barber has signed up some of New England hest for two preliminaries ano man 70. One of the prelims will be oe- tween Danielson and Norwich hope fuls. Every penny derived From ths entertainment, over and above aetuai expenses, will go to the nurses fund, Expenses will not be as heavy as usual as there will be no taxes to pay, oni. cials are dersting their services, and boxers will work for much less than they usually receive.
 Promoter Barber said Thursday afternoon that he has booked Bobby Mays of New Bedford to meet Sam uel Leonard of Fitchburg in stai bout of i2 rounds at l20-l22 pounds at this show. These are remarkably fast boys and should provide real en. tertainment for all interested m ath' letic events. Then there is Co be Bob by Kelley of Waterbury meeting K O. Dinsdalle of North Scituate in au eight round go at i50 pounds. An other event will be between Steve Ketchell of Providence and Frank Bush of Norwich, Ground affair al light heavyweight poundage. pre- liminary event will bring forth Joseph Rrousseau of Norwich vs. Young Der nier of Danielson.
Putnam patriot., 1923-06-08
ARRIVE BY AIRPLANE

Great interest was aroused in Put nam and Pomfret Wednesday fore noon by reason of the landing in field at the Fayette l.. Wright place in Pomfret, of an army airplane from Boston, carrying passengers who were scheduled to give addresses be- fore Pomfret School, Putnam High school, and other schools in this end of the county.
 The plane arrived and made a safe landing about noon. Its passengers were Col. Williams and Capt Creel. both of the United States Army.
 Col. Williams spoke before the stu dent body of Pomfret, and Capt. Greet addressed the students of Putnam High school soon after landing. Both spoke about the civilian training camp conducted during the summer months at Camp Deyens.
Putnam patriot., 1923-06-08
DELPHlANs ELECT
Putnam Chapter Names Mia Edith
 N. Kent as President

Officers were elected by the Putnam DeIphian Chapter at the meeting Monday afternoon at the Israel Put nam school. the new officers for the coming year being as follows:
 President. Miss Edith a. Kent; first yice-president, Mrs. Leon T. Wilson second president, Mrs. H. L Pease; third vice-president, Mrs Charles A. Thayer; secretary. Mrs Justin & Greene: treasurer, Mrs George A. Twigg
Putnam patriot., 1923-06-08
FIVE LOCAL PEOPLE
 IN RAILROAD WRECK
Escape Unhurt When Flying State of Main Express
 Leaves Rails
Calmness of Everyone Remarkable Feature of Accident at Burnside

It is regarded as nothing short of miraculous that several hundred peo- pie, among whom were three Putnam and two Woodstock residents, escaped not only with their lives, but without suffering any injuries that required the attention of a doctor. when the State of Maine express, flying along at 50 miles an hour, was derailed and wrecked about i0.S0 o'clock Wednes- day night, at Burnside, Conn.
 A. Newton Vaughn, local business man and president of the Chamber of Commerce. returning from Hartford ; A. F. Maloney, baggage master on the ill fated train; Joseph l.. Ryan, clerk of the Chamber of Commerce., on his way home from New York City after consultation with orthopedic special ists: and Mir. and Mrs. George NJ. Sampson of Woodstock, returning from New York, were the local people who came through the wreck without scratch. Although all of them have no injuries to complain about, every one of them are agreed that they nev- CT again want to figure in any such happening. The experience is not conducive to steady, normally acting nerves. to say the least, and the re- membrance of the wreck, while not unpleasant, because of the happy way it turned out, is not the most satisfy ing thing that can be recalled to mind.
 Two Engines Haul Train
 The wrecked train came through from New York City and left Hart ford just after the scheduled time, 1915. There were two engines on the front of the train, which consisted according to one report, of 12 cars all of which were of steel construc- ton. To many people the fact that no one was injured in the least IS que to the cars being of steel. Had they been of wood construction. different story. in all probability, would have to be recorded in telling what hap pened. s.
 According to report, a split switch was the reason for the wreck. Al about opposite the water tower al Burnside. not far out of Hartford, the t,vo engines left the rails, as did then tenders, two United States mall cars the baggage car, and the fofwaro trucks of one sleeper.
 Local People In Different Cars
 The local people in the accident were occupants of the third ane fourth cars, the former leaving 'n' rails. but remaining in upright posi- ton. One of the engines piougiies across the roadbed, while the othel shot out in the opposite direction burying itself to the wheel hubs. In' road bed was ploughed up for many
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Putnam patriot., 1923-06-08
NURSES HOME FUND
 IS NOW NEARLY S5,OOO
Gifts of $50 Units and Results of Sales and Entertainments
 Steadily Increase Total
Safe in Pomfrct Brings Six Unit..--
 Many Give Voluntarily

Three hundred dollars, or six fifty dollar units, were raised for the Day Kimball Hospital nurses home fund at the excellently arranged salvage sale conducted by Mrs. van der Laan's Sunday school class at Pomfret hall last Tuesday evening. All kinds of clothing, furniture, toys, pictures and various other objects, all con tributed for the purpose, were quick ly purchased after the doors had open ed at o'clock.
 At Thompson last Saturday eve ning. Miss Lila Newdick, a Boston monologist, delighted a large audi. ence and added over two units to the fund in a recital arranged by the Thompson committee under Miss Florence Wiley.
 During the week the fund has slowly but steadily approached the five thousand dollar mark, with many additional units pledged and a mum. Der of direct gifts having been made in cash. At Woodstock yesterday af ternoon, a number of ladies played bridge and added a considerable sun to the fund at the home of Mrs. R. B Richardson.
 Miss Custafson to Dance
 On the day following the dance al Union hall. to be given under the aus pices of the Putnam committee fol the fund, the Misses Holt will wei come the public to their home, Rose lands, at Woodstock, when a recita of classical dancing will be given or the lawn at 1 o'clock by Miss Ester Gustafson of Pomfret. Miss Gustaf son has given her services. Her ac compartments will be played b, Frederick Very of Providence.
 Tickets for the dance at Unior hall on the evening of June 26th wers placed on sale this week. Edwarc Wittstein has notified the local com mittee that he is bringing with hin the pick of his big orchestra. and ths dance will furnish not only a socia but a musical event as well. Tickets for the dance are a dollar apiece ant it is hoped that the event will add { number of units.
 While the various committees ir the towns for the fund have not ac tually solicited units of $50 or more many individuals who realize tn, pressing need for the fund have coms forward with donations. all of whicf have been credited with the thanks oi those who are working for the sue cessful completion of the fund b, September 1st next.
 St. Moniea's Guild Unit
 St. Monica's Guild of Pomfre pledged itself for a unit this week Miss Boult of Pomfret will hold [ card party at Pomfret hall next Wed nesday evening for the fund.
 In Danielson three units are beins raised by various local societies, ant throughout the county there is ever, evidence that the need of the home Il being thoroughly realized on all sides
 As has been told in The Patrio each week, the committee hopes t' raise total of s20,000 in 400 unit of $50 each. Checks for one or more units will be gladly received by Th' Patriot and should be made out [, Nurses Home Fund, J. J. Whitehead Treas.
 The ladies in North and East Wood stock will give an Egyptian Flower Party on the afternoon and evenin: of June 29, on the lawn at the hom' of Mrs. Witter. If it is stormy or the 2eth, the function vii. be hel' the next day.
Putnam patriot., 1923-06-08
NAME NEW OFFICERS
Parent Teacher Association Has An
 nual Business Meeting

At the annual meeting of the Par ent-Teaeher Association held Monda, afternoon, the following were elect ed: President, Mrs. Elvira Barber president. Mrs. E. c. Morse; sec retary. Mrs. John r. Sabin; treasur' CT, Mrs. Charles E. Dean; chairman of membership committee, Mrs Charles A. Thayer; chairman of SO. cial committee, Mrs. c. D. Arnold press committee, John J. O'Brieni Program committee, Mrs. Ralph C. Jenkins, Mrs. Walter Rich. Mrs. Geo, Twigg, Thomas H. DeCoudres, and Mark E. Stinson.
Putnam patriot., 1923-06-08
MISS MAUD CARPENTER TO WE'D
 C. N. DUSTIN OF NORTH TROY

Announcement has been made of the engagement of Miss Maud A. Carpenter to Clifford N. Dustin, prin- cipal of the North Troy, Vt, High school.
 Miss Carpenter graduated from Putnam High school and the Conneeti- cut College for Women. and has been teaching at North Troy for the past two years.
Putnam patriot., 1923-06-08
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BROWN ALUMNI DINE
Form Quinsbsug Valley Alumni Asso eiAtion.-Thos. DeCoudres Head

Brown University alumni in this section gathered at the Putnam Inn Monday evening. June i, and renew ed aeauaintances. After dinner they were addressed by Thos. E. Appleget, executive secretary of Brown Univer- sity, who brought news of the aetivi. ties at present around college.
 IL was decided to have occasional get-togethers, and for this purpose the Brown Alumni Association of Qninebaug Valley was formed. T. H. DeCoudres and James c. Scott of Putnam were elected president and secretary. respectively, of the associa- tion.
 Those present were: T. II. DeCou- dres, c. NJ. Hull, J B. Tatem, Fran cis Metcalf, H. A. Calhoun and J. C. Scott of Putnam; H. H. Pepler, Jr., John Nj. Dove, R. D. Banigan of Dan ielson; F. H. Creelman of Sufiield Ray W. Greene of P.ainheld; Bruce N. Coulter of Pomfret; Thomas B. Appieget of Providence.
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Putnam patriot., 1923-06-08

Members of the Putnam Fire De- nartment formally petitioned the Ci;y Council at the meeting on Tuesday night. for an increase in pay, the written request being signed by about 56 fremen. An advance in pay for 6renen, hosemen, drivers and assist ant chiefs was asked, the requested increases being set forth as follows For foremen, $100 a year, they now receive $50; for hosemen, $60 a year, they now receive $40; for drivers, si50 a year, they now receive $l15; assistant chiefs, .s200 a year, they now receive S100. Salary increases for the chief and the superintendent of the fire alarm telegraph system, are not asked for in the petition. Action on the matter was deferred until next months council meeting.
 The petition called forth consider able discussion on the part of the aldermen and Chief Thurston, who was present and was called upon to express his views.
 Appropriation Insufficient
 Alderman Miller was of the opin- ion that no action should be taken un- i'll definite facts could be ascertained from the city treasurer, to determine if there was any money available m this years appropriation, so that fa- yorable action could be taken. He asked. through Mayor Chapdelaine. for an expression from Chief Thurs ton.
 Mir. Thurston called attention to the fact that the city fire department is made up of volunteers; men who offer their services to the city Tn it's time of need, such services being of such distinct value that, considered solely from a money value point of view were worth far in excess of what the city paid. On the other hand, Mir. Thurston pointed out, the department really Is not on strictly paid basis. 1t Is not the regular busl- ness of the members to fight fires. It is their contribution to the better wei fare of the city, and therefore such service cannot be adequately meas nred by money value.
 However, firemen in our city are subject to call winter and summer, spring and fall, 24 hours day. They are on the job all the time. While attending a fire alarm there is always the danger Of personal injury, and frequently firemen lose some article of apparel. left on a truck, and 1t Is stolen by some despicable animal par ading in the form of a human being. Bremen often have their clothes spoiled and their shoes ruined. II the city expects them to be reimburs, ed for such losses, then they should have more money.
 Need Permanent Fireman
 Chief Thurston declared that there was great need of having man on duty at the station every night, all
Putnam patriot., 1923-06-08

G. Fred Brousseau of M. l. I- Boston, arrives home today for the summer vacation. His brother Henry will remain for the summer session of the institute.
Putnam patriot., 1923-06-08
Need Permanent Fireman

Chief Thurston declared that there was great need of having a man on duty at the station every night, all during the hours of darkness. He should be a good mechanic, so that ne could keep the truck engines in per feet running order, and he should be
Putnam patriot., 1923-06-08

Mir. and Mrs. J. s. Greene were guests Sunday of Mr. and Mrs. Will liam weitz in New Haven.
Putnam patriot., 1923-06-08

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The Washington times., 1923-07-05
L|LYBELT" FOR
MEN DANGERS
NEEDED
Paris Believes They Should Be
Protected from Women
Suggested for SubWays.
By ALICE LANGELIER,

PARIS. July Sit is rumorcd
that the newly-invented Princess
Lily belt, which creates a kind Of
mo Mans Land about fair dane
ers, may be adopted by Paris sub
way commuters.
II do not frequent any dane
ings,'" writes a serious young
maiden in LIE Journal. II am COM
pletely ignorant Of the shimmy and
paso double, but / want a Princess
Lily as soon as possible.
I take the subway four times a
day at rush hours and certain mes
sieurs of all ages are not bashful
enough. The Metro is filled with
mysterious masseurs, who go much
farther than the ordinary dancer.
THE bumper belt will render
great service to young women like
myself, who consider these little at
tentions injurious"
A correct dancer wants to know
if the famous Professor Rossi has
found a model of the Princess
Lily" foS men. He hopes that
someone will soon discover a-let
us say, prince Louis"
The Washington times., 1923-07-05
j. 5. GIRL TANES
TERROR Of
CRETE
Bandit CapituIates to Young
American Relief Worker.
Joins Greek Army.
BY International News Service.


ATHENS, July 5. - Through the
Intervention Of an American girl
the Island Of Crete has just rid
itself Of the bandit Barbounis, who
had terrorized the interior Of the
island for fifteen years. Every pos
sible crime has been attributed to
the bandit and his thirty followers
and frequent attempts to capture
him had always resulted disas-
trously for the gendarmes.
Two months ago Miss Margaret
Robinson, Of Grand Rapids, a grad
uate of Mount Holyoke College,
arrived in the island as the repre-
sentative of the Near East Relief.
When she found that Barbounls'
banditry was hindering her work
OF distributing refugees in the in
terror villages she sent an envoy
to ask Barbounis if he would give
up his outlawry If she arrangea
amnesty for his past deeds from
the Greek government.
Barboun1s agreed and Miss Rob
lnson started negotiations with
Athens. Eventually it was ar
ranged that Barbounis' past actions
would be forgotten If he Joined the
Greek army on the Turkish. front.
Barbounis again agreed nnd
shortly afterward he and his thirty
followers came out of their hiding
places and jointed the Kings Own
Regiment at Dedeagatch.
The Washington times., 1923-07-05
PRISONER At SING SING
NEARLY FREES ANOTHER

OSSINING, N. Y, July 5.-Ar-
thur Stranger, of New York, pris'
oner at Sing Sing Prison, who has
been employed at the institution as
IAN assistant to the clerk who pre-
pares paroles and discharge papers,
was placed in solitary confinement
today, and the prison buzzed with
reports that it was because he had
manipulated parole papers so that
another prisoner nearly walked out
a free man.
Benjamin Abrahamson, according
to the reports, was dressed IN ci-
villain attire, waiting for the doors to
swing open, when a clerk discovered
that his papers had been faxed.
Stanger is serving a term for re-
ceiving stolen goods.