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Putnam patriot., 1923-04-20
TOP COATS

Again Take a Leading Part in the Seasons Wardrobe
The top coat is too generally becoming garment to
out of fashion in two short seasons.
The prices unusually satisfactory-ranging from
$3.50 to $500.
One be assured of finding top coat in such smart
materials cames hair imported mixture poars
plaid tweed Scotch Herrngbone The colors have
sporting air this Tans and blues figure in wide
plaids checks, well as in one tone.
Select your top coat
Putnam patriot., 1923-04-20
DIED

BENJAMIN-In North Grosvenor-
dale, April II, Alice Beatrice,
daughter of Joseph S. and Marie
Benjamin, aged months.
CHASE-in Killingly (Elmville) f,
April IL, Anna Nj. Alton, wife of
Canova NJ. Chase, aged Sc years.
DUQUETTE-ln Grosvenordale, Apr.
IA. Etienne Duquette. aged 65
years
LIGHT-In Putnam. Mrs. Ann Light,
aged IS years.
LYNCH-In Putnam, April l6, Mich
ael J. Lynch, aged 81 years.
oSGO0D-In Hartford, April Is,
Miss Ellen r. 0sgood. aged u
years.
PERRY-In Worcester, April 10,
Mary J. Perry, widow of Elisha + !.
Perry, formerly of Putnam.
WIN Putnam, April Is, George
f. Shaw, aged 20 years.
Putnam patriot., 1923-04-20
WEDDINGS
Cusson- Beaudoiu

Among the pretty weddings taking
place this spring was that of Miss Ida
Beaudoin, daughter Of Mr.. and Mrs
Magloire Beaudoin of Addison street.
and Major j. Cusson, son Of Mr.. and
Mrs. Octave Cusson of Franklin. Mass.
Rev. Adrian Dykeman performed the
ceremony which took place Monday
morning at o'clock, at st. Mary's
Church, and also ofieiated at the nup-
tial mass. The bride was given in mar
riage by her father, Magloire Beau
doin. and the groom was attended by
his father, Octave Cusson.
The bride wore a white satin dress,
and a white tulle veil caught with
pearls. She carried bridal bouquet
of white roses. The Lohengrin we'd
ding march was played by Miss Eliza
beth Byrne as the wedding party en-
tered. and she also played sOh Prom
Use Me" softly, during the wedding
ceremony. Misses Louise Maheu and
Bertha Pigeon. Joseph Belair and
Frank Vadnais, sang during the mass.
After the ceremony wedding
breakfast and reception was held at
the home of the brides parents on
Addison street for relatives and iLti-
mate friends. The bride received very
many beautiful gifts, of eut-glass,
silver, money, etc.
They left in the afternoon for a
trip to Boston. Easthampton and
Nashua, n. II. 4 reception will be
given in their honor Saturday eve
ming. in Pellets hall, Danielson, for
friends and relatives. They will make
their home in Franklin, where there
is a home prepared for their arrival
Putnam patriot., 1923-04-20

and music stores i'm the county. The
name 'Shaw's Jewelry Store be-
came very familiar to people residing
all over this section.
Though he gave strict attention to
business and for this reason was a
busy man, he found time 70 devote his
attention and talent to community af-
fairs. He felt the need of an organ
ization among the business men Of
the city, and because Of his activity
along this line, saw one formed. He
held various offices and was one of
It's most energetic members for years
Among the commercial organiza-
tons Of the city Mr.. Shaw was greatly
interested and in their very begin
nings played prominent part. The
Putnam Water Company, which gave
Putnam its first piped water supply,
is one example. Mr.. Shaw was one OF
the chief instigators and ineorpora-
tors. He carved for years as a d.
rector and its secretary. Eventually
the city bought the water company.
Mr.. Shaw also played a part in the
organization Of the Putnam Foundry
Machine Company, of which he was
a director for years. He was also ac-
tive in the formation of the Putnam
Box Corporation, and was one of its
directors for many years. He lent
his interests also Ia the organization
of the Putnam Light G. Power Com
pany. serving as its manager for one
year,
Interested In Library
He was also always much interest
ed IN the Putnam Public Library. and
did much to make it of greatest use
fulness to the community. He was
one Of its directors. serving as such
At the time of his death.
Other community affairs took much
IF Mr. Shaw's time and energy and
thereby profited He was one of the
most interested members and men,
Der of the board Of governors of the
Putnam Country Club, and for years
he worked diligently for the maximum
efficiency and success of the fire de
partment. For five years he served
with the Connecticut National Guard,
proving his loyalty to the state and
his country.
in politics Mr.. Shaw was a Repub-
liean. and was always interested in
the success of his party's candidates.
He did not, however, seek office.
Mr.. Shaw held membership in sew
eral fraternal organizations, includ-
ing Gainebgug Lodge, A. +. and A. NJ,
Putnam Lodge, No. 10, A. o. L. W,
Israel Putnam Lodge, 80, |. 0. o. F.,
and Putnam Council. No. $40, Royal
Areanum. In the latter he held all
the Offices and had served as a member
of the committee on laws of the grand
lodge
On May 4, 1875, Mr. Shaw married
Miss Ellen S. Sharpe of Abingdon. To
them was born one daughter. Ruth
Elizabeth. who on Oct. Is, 1899, mar
ried Silas NJ. Wheeloek. Mrs. Shaw
died suddenly Aug. 10, 1918.
Besides his daughter, Mrs. Wheel
ock, Mr.. Shaw is survived by his sis
ter. Mrs. Emma Colcleugh, editor of
the women's page of the Providence
Journal. and whose writings have
Putnam patriot., 1923-04-20
stuplE SERVICES
siNf - FOR GEO. {. SHAW
fcsn.iaued from Page SIX

r.. breaking up Of his health dates
- si,nost two years, when he suf-
go ! FAN BY which he severely in
- bis knee. He submitted to va
- treatments, spending six weeks
aannt Clemens, Mich, in the hope
.. 9s;,,ing relief. About year ago
= seran,e a patient at the Day KIM
- uospital. and last June consent
V.l'. :, he amputation of his left leg at
the thigh. III -. -
.,gtinued to maintain his optimistic
'.,erpoint, even after this adversely,
ling a most cheerful aspect on life.
= Ssntember he removed to the home
- Lis daughter, Mrs. Silas Nj. Wheel
= church street, where he remain
II until his death Sunday morning.
Born at Thompson
George +. Shaw was born at
rrboppson on Jan. 20, 1858, the fourth
sbild of George w. and Abbie Carpen-
,er Shaw. The father was a shell
,,.arker by trade and about 1886 set
led ia Thompson and opened a shop
,gbere he made combs, jewelry, etc,
frer, tortoise shells. He was great
artist in his line, and piled his trade
Mr.. Shaw spent his childhood in
Thompson. where he attended the pub
liz schools. When about Is years of
are he went to live with his uncle,
Edward Shaw, who conducted jew
elry and watch repairing shop at Put
nam. This arrangement was made TO
enable the boy to attend the newly
started high school, Of which Latham
Fitch was principal.
In his leisure hours Mr.. Shaw work
cd in his uncle's store, giving close at
tention to all details. His uncle was
an expert matchmaker and he taught
his nephew all he knew about the
trade. In this manner Mr.. Shaw be-
came thoroughly conversant with the
business and its intricate phases, and
ON the death of his uncle in 1876. was
trained and capable of assuming en-
tire charge of the business.
Mr.. Shaw, now full fledged bust
ness man, had the first of series of
Universities the year following his tax
ing over of the store. The establish
ment was completely destroyed by
fire. To one of ordinary stamina, this
disaster would have been thoroughly
diseouraging, but not so with Mr.
Shaw.
Reestablishes Business
Immediate steps were taken to re-
establish the business, which was done
on a more extensive scale as soon as
possible. In 1881 Mr.. Shaw suffered
his second reverse. when his store was
again wiped out by fire. More deter
mined than ever, he planned his new
store, this time on an even larger
scale than before. Mr.. Shaw after
ward extended and expanded his
business and eventually maintained
one of the largest and most complete
Is stocked jewelry, watch repairing,
Putnam patriot., 1923-04-20
BORN

AJALA-At the Day kimball Hos
pital, April Is. a daughter To Mr..
and Mrs liver oiala Of West Wood
stock.
PARENT At the Day kimball Hos
pital. April 10, a daughter L. DR.
and Mrs. A. +. Parent, Woodstock
avenue.
sYMONDS-In New York City, Apr.
10, son TO Mr.. and Mrs. Brandreth
Symonds tnee Miss Beatrice Holt .
WHITNEY-At the Day Kimball Hos
pital, April 10, a daughter to Mr.
and Mrs George +. Whitney of
North Grosvenordale
Putnam patriot., 1923-04-20
OBITUARY
Mrs. Elirha r. Perry

The body Of Mrs Mary Jane fRan.
dalD Perry. widow Of Elisha +. Per.
~, who died in Worcester last Fri
day. was brought here Sunday for
burial in the family lot in Grov,
Street cemetery.
Mr.. and Mrs. Perry were former
residents Of Putnam, living on Grov,
street.
She leaves three daughters, Mrs
Sawyer, at whose home she died it
Worcester; Mrs. Bergman of Webster
and Mrs Bowers of California.
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Putnam patriot., 1923-04-20

Putnam friends have received the
announcement of the marriage of
Harmon Leroy Morton to Miss Marion
Martha Barnard of Springfield, the
ceremony taking place in Hartford
March -.
The wedding trip was to Baltimore,
after which they make their home in
Springfield, to which city Mr.. Morton
removed on leaving Putnam.
Putnam patriot., 1923-04-20
MARRIED

CUSSON-BEAUD0IN-In Putnam,
April l6, by Rev Adrian Dykeman,
Major J Cusson Of Franklin, Mass.
and Miss Ida Beaudoin of Putnam.
MORTON BARNARD-In Hartford,
March y, Harmon Leroy Morton
and Miss Marion Martha Barnard,
both of Springfield, Mass
Putnam patriot., 1923-04-20

aimed her wide attention, and a broth
er, Edward Shaw. Of Providence, for
merly a cotton broker.
Putnam patriot., 1923-04-20
Capes and Wraps in New Designs

Each one is lovely in its individual way. Capes
made for special occasions such theatre dancing
parties and for the days of Spring As usual Prntz
offering this wide and varied line of capes in
Lustrosa, Silk and Tricotine.
Priced from 81 so to $500
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-06-05

IF Babe Ruth doesn't hit his
quota of home runs in 1923 the
Yankees are going to be decidedly
up against it,"
That was the belief expressed by
many of the baseball experts prior
to the opening of the season. To a
majority, the hope of the Yankees
depended almost entirely on Ruth's
smuggling.
Can Ruth come back?
That proved as great a topic fol
discussion. Would Bambino after six
months of intensive training regain
the batting eye that made him the
most feared batsman in all the his
tory of the game? e.
Ruth, during the first six weeks
of play, has upset the preseason dope
in a great many ways. He has given
the lie to several well defined beliefs.
Ruth and the New York club have
conclusively proved that it is not
necessary for Babe to be hitting his
daily home run for the Yankees to
be up in the race.
Ruth Stages Comeback
He has also staged the comeback
thai a great many of the experts
doubted, although he has not been
fence busting to an alarming extent.
Prior to going south and during
the spring training season, Ruth
worked as hard as any rookie striv-
ing to win a place as a regular.
When the season opened he was in
the best condition of his baseball ca
reer. However, physical condition
is not everything in baseball, the
batting eye must also be in shape.
During the games in the south the
old time Ruth swing lacked the
rhythm that was once a thing of
beauty, even when the big fellow
swung thrice in vain and wended his
way to the bench for the customary
drink of water. The once perfect CO.
ordination appeared lacking.
Hitting Has Been Timely
Since the opening OF the season
Ruth has been constantly improv-
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-06-05
HIGH School
COMBINE IDLE
Report Cancels Game Sched-
uIed for Yesterday-Mat-
avian High Next

Due to the fact that the Keyport
High School baseball team has dis
banded for the season. the game
scheduled between Perth Amboy
and Keyport for the latter's field
yesterday afternoon was called
shortly after noon yesterday.
Several weeks & the Keyport
team came to the local diamond and
the Crimson and White representa-.
tives had an easy time registering a
victory. 1t was in this game that
Nedswicki succeeding in pitching a
no hit contest. the visitors making
two runs on errors by his team
mates.
On Friday afternoon of this week
the local tossers will travel to Mat
avian where they will cross bats
with the representative team of
that place in a return contest. Mat
avian also was defeated by the Am
boy team on the local field several
weeks ago.
It is probable hat the contest
this Friday will be the last for the
Crimson and White tossers this sea-
son. The Amboy nine has made a
good record so far. South Ambov
High School registered the only set
back and this score was evened in
a return game at South Amboy.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-06-05
g0DGERsT TIE
WITH PIRATES
Victory Yesterday Sends
Brooklyn Into Tie for Sec
ond Place Yanks Lose

The three straight defeats suffered
by the New York Yankees and the
squirt of the Brooklyn Dodgers have
the baseball critics thinking at the
eZpresent time
By a So score, the Washington
Senator's beat the Yankees yester-
day, Bullet joe Bush losing to
Zahniser, a Memphis youngster. The
Senators hit the ball hard, collect
ing ten hits and they gave the young
moundsman dazzling support. The
Yankees made nine safeties but they
failed to hit when hits mean runs.
The Brooklyn Dodgers went into
a tie for second place with Pitts
burgh, by defeating the Pirates 5-3
at Pittsburgh yesterday afternoon.
surleigh Grimes did the pitching for
ne Dodgers. 1t has been rumored
that Dutch" Reuther of the Dodg-
ers may go to the Pirates for Tray
nor, hard hitting third sacker Of the
Pirates. Andy High may also go in
the trade with Reuther. Boston has
offered Oeschger, a pitcher, and
Ford, an infielder, for Reuther.
Cy Williams twentieth homer of
the season enabled the Phillies to
register a 81 victory " the Bos-
ton Braves at Philadelphia yester-
day. The Chicago Cubs won from
the Cincinnati Reds, 81, and Cleve-
land scored a 6-5 win over the Bos-
ton Red Sox.
In the International, Baltimore
defeated Jersey City, and Rochester
won from Buffalo.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-06-05

, ing at the plate. A home run in the
first game that decided the contest
gave him some of the m~uch-needed
confidence. While several batters
have the edge on him in the mat
ter of home runs, the big fellow is
within hailing distance, having nine
circuit swats to his credit.
In a number of cases his home
run drive has proved the deciding
factor. In the recent 15-inning game
with Chicago, the longest contest in
the American League to date, it was
Ruth's home run that broke up the
affair.
Ruth. however, has come back in
other departments in a much more
forcible n than in the mere
matter of hitting home runs
Babe, because of his splendid
physical condition, is covering more
ground in the field than he ever did.
Never in all his career has he
thrown so we'll. The loss of some 80
pounds has given him a free swing
to his throws that formerly was
lacking.
Makes Sensational Plays
Already this year I have seen
Ruth save three ball games through
a remarkable catch. Likewise 1 have
seen him ave two others by a great
throw, n of them cutting off the
tieing run at the pla1e. the other
completing a double play az second
before the tieing run had crossed
the plate from third.
Last year Ruth would have fallen
down on these remarkable plays that
saved the day for the Yankees. Ex-
cellent physical condition tells the
story. 1 don't look for Ruth to
smash any home-run records, but
he is still a big threat.
In addition the Yankees are play
ing a heads up game. displaying q
new spirit, and in general acting like
the great club the team really is.
Ruth and the Yankees are proving
conclusively that "Battering Babe
doesn't have to be breaking home
run records for the club to be right
) up there all the way.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-06-05
BOXING BOUTS
START FRIDAY
Four Bouts on Program for
Opening Show This
Weekend

Summer boxing shows are sehed-
uled to start in the Ocean Park Ca
sino on Ocean avenue, Long Branch
on Friday night Of this week. These
shows were held every Friday night
during the summer months at the
Long Branch Casino.
In the feature bout for this Fri
day night, Dutch" Brandt and jim
ME Mars, Of New York City, both
clever and hard hitti g battlers. are
scheduled for twelve rounds. These
two fighters have met some of the
best men in their class during their
years of service in the roped arena.
The semi final eight round bout
will bring together Joie Baker OF the
West Side. New York City and
frankie Bariek Of the Bronx. The
meeting of these men should also af-
ford a rafting contest as the o
contestants r evenly matched.
Two six rounds will round out the
initial program. Willie O'Connell of
New York and frankie Curley of
Jersey City are carded for the second
six, and Jack Herman and Joe Mich
OILS. both of Long Branch, will ex-
change blows in the opening bout.
The bouts this season will be
staged under the auspices of the
Ocean View Athletic Association.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-06-05
MAURER TEAM
To PLAY AGAIN
Contest With Carteret Called
off Because of Rain
Last Sunday

The baseball game between the
Maurer and Carteret Field Club
which was scheduled for last Sunday
afternoon, will be played at Brady's
field next Sunday afternoon. This
will be the third meeting Of the
two teams on the diamond this sea-
son.
In the initial encounter, the Car
teret nine defeated the Maurer club
in a fourteen inning encounter,
Milchick pitched for the visiting
team in this game and Lozeer did the
pitching for the borough representa-
tives.
Last Sunday the two teams played
in a return contest and the Maurer
players were coming in for their turn
at bat in the third inning when a
downpour of rain resulted in time
being called. The two teams waited
for a half hour and then the field
was not in condition for the playing
of the game.
Maurer was leading, 10 when the
game was called, the visitors having
counted in the second inning on
Milchick's triple and Mesick's error.
Wagonhoffer was on the mound for
the Maurer team and Lozeer was in
the box for the Carteret club.
1t is probable that Wagonhofer
and Lozeer will again be the oppos-
ing slabsters next Sunday.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-06-05
RIVER HIGH SCHOOL WINS TRACK MEET HERE
TWO FACTORY OUTFITS
May Be Strengthened
FOR FUTURE CONTESTS

! The Atlantic nine also made an
excellent showing in its game with
the Shelters on the Maurer field last
Saturday, the outer State street team
winning by a four point margin. The
Atlantics to date, hold a victory over
the New Jerseys and received two
setbacks at the hands of the Shelters
and one in a game with the Ingots
Next Saturday the Ingots play the
Atlantics, while the New Jerseys
take on the SHELTERS at the Maurer
field. Both the Atlantics and New
Jerseys may have stronger lineups
than they did last week.
Real interest is centered in the
coming return contest between the
Smelter and Ingot teams which is
scheduled for the Maurer field a
week from next Saturday. The In
gots beat the Shelters in the first
contest which was played on the
Raritan- Copper works field. The
game a week from Saturday will be
the only one played by the Ingots
on the Maurer field, according to
the present schedule.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-06-05
BARRACKS st.
NINE WINNER
Came Called at End of Fifth
Inning on Account OF
Big Score

Owing to the tact that the Mata-
wan Grammar school felt out of
place with the heavy hitting local
Grammar School diamond represen-
~tatives, the game between these two
combinations played yesterday was
called in the fifth inning with the
score 23-5.
Laubach and Michowski did the
pitching for the locals and allowed
the visitors but eve hits, while
Matawan's two pitchers were couch
ed for twenty-six safeties. of these
Laubach. who was undoubtedly the
star Of the short game, secured two
homers. while Robok succeeded in
driving the pill for a circuit run.
This marked the eighth win out of
ten starts for the local nine. and one
more is expected to be added to this
number on Thursday when they
cross bats with the Elizabeth Gram
mar school.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-06-05

The easy victory scored by the
Dublin Glee baseball team of this
city over the Aquehongas of Tot
tenv-lle on Sunday afternoon was
a big surprise to the fans OF this
section.
Eugene Criqui. new t~eatherweight
champion, will fight Johnny Dun
dee, dethroned Junior lightweight
champion in a bout in the near fu-
ture.
.;ome real contests are expected
in connection with the races to be
staged during the summe under
the auspices Of the Raritan Yacht
Racing Association.
Members of the Perth Ambov
Rifle Club have a great many big
shoots on their schedule for the
summer months. The new indoor
| range of the club will be seldom
ueed during this period.
The track team of the local high
school participated in its final meet
for the present term at Wonder
land Park yesterday afternoon.
South River furnished the opposi.
ton.
Johnny Kilbane's ring days are
about over. For once this year old
age had to lose for both Criqui. the
new champion, and the retiring
champion, are quite advanced in
years.
Baseball critics contend that the
New York Yankees and New York
Giants cannot keep up their present
pace. Neither team is hard pressed
at this time.
A new Madison Square Garden
for New York City is about assured.
This building like the present struc-
ture will be used for fights, wrestling
basketball and other events.
South Rivers representative track
team has participated in a number
Of track meets this a The event
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-06-05
EVENTS COPIED
BY VISITING TRAcKMEN
At WONDERLAND PARK

BY capturing eight out OF the nine
events on the program, South River
High School was successful n win
ming the track meet with the local
high school nine which was staged
on the Wonderland Park track yes
terday afternoon. The final score
was fifty-four and II half points TO
thirty-two and one half points.
Corson made nineteen feet in the
broad jump and copied first honors.
This was the only event won by the
Crimson and White representatives.
.Nodine was the star for South River.
carrying off first place in several of
the events.
In the mile run which vas won by
Scharm of South River. Boots Co.
hen, the local star, went into the
race feeling unfit. He feu once
while the race was on but succeeded
in giving the South River runner. a
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-06-05
ELIZABETH CASEYS WERE
BEHIND IN SECOND inning

The Elizabeth Casey baseball COM
bination was losing Al to the ia
maica Caseys in the second inning
of a contest on the Elizabeth field
Sunday afternoon when a heavy
downpour resulted in the halting of
hostilities.
Dooley was on the mound for the
Caseys. The visiting Casey team had
rallied in the first and second in
nings. Ray Handerhan of this city,
played shortstop for the Elizabeth
nine and in addition to handling
three chances in the shortfield, he
was given a pass in his only trip to
the plate.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-06-05
BRIEF BITS OF SPORTS
IN ALL FELL

/, here yesterday about closed their
season.
It is not likely that the Totem
Vile and Perth Amboy High School
baseball teams will clash on the dia-
mond this season. T~ottenville has
been going good this year..
Mickey 500, local southpaw, made
a splendid showing in his initial
contest of the local season in this
city on Sunday afternoon. Amboy
defeated Bloomfield, 20, the con-
test going five innings.
Throughout the summer months,
some of the leading bowlers of this
section, will keep in trim on alleys
of summer resorts throughout the
state.
Weekly boxing shows will be star
ted at the Ocean View Athletic As
sociation clubhouse, Long Branch,
on Friday night of this week.
In the near future Athletic Off,
Ger Rufus B. Allen will have all ar
rangements complete for the Ameri-
can Legion water meet to be held on
July Fourth.
A meeting Of the industrial league
officers will be held tonight at the
East Jersey Club on High street.
1t is probable some action will be
taken in connection with the recent
report that the New Jersey Terra
Gotta nine will drop from the league.