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Putnam patriot., 1924-06-06
ACCUSE THREE MEN
 OF DOUBLE MURDER
James Duffy, Formerly of Dan- ielson, Known Here, Under
 Arrest

James Duffy. who says his home was formerly in Danielson, is one of three men held without bail by the authorities in connection with the brutal double murder committed at Pawcatuek, Conn. last Saturday night.
 Malcolm Baker, Is. of Asbury Park. \. J.. signed a confession for Deputy Sheriff William IL Casey, admitting that he and two other men had club bed Fred Pierce and George Wilkin- son to death at 4.30 a. m. Saturday, stripped them of their clothing anl money. and pulled their bodies into the Browns Livery stable jdst across the Pawcatuck river from Westerly, R. I.
 The staying was not discovered un- til T a. m.. when Duffy. now charged with part in the murders. reported to the police that he had gone to Browns stable to get a key for his automobile and saw the forms of two men there.
 Duffy about year ago ended a term at the Rhode Island state prison for an automobile theft al Watch Hill.
Putnam patriot., 1924-06-06
NO BABY CONFERENCE
Monthly Event Cancelled When Doe
 tors Fail to Appear

About fifteen mothers and their children assembled on Wednesday af- 1 srnoon at the High school auditorium, for the monthly well baby conference, held under the direction of the local committee in cooperation with the well baby bureau Of the State Depart ment of Health But the conference was not held because no doctors ap- peared to do the examining of the youngsters This was great disap- pointment to everybody concerned, especially the mothers who waited around more than two hours and then went home.
 Why the doctors did not appear, is not known. Usually two or more pl y sicians are asked to assist at the con ference IL is presumed that someone forgot Co ask the doctors this time, or fl any of the doctor were notified ,they give their services freel they had eases that they had to attend to. during the hours of the conference. and thus were prevented from attend ing.
Putnam patriot., 1924-06-06
WOMEN VOTERS PLAY
 HOSTESS AT PARTY
County League Entertains Large Number at Whist and Nah
 Jong
Annual Convention of League to Be
 Held Here Next Week

The Windham County League of Women Voters had an enjoyable af- ternoon of whist and nah jong in the new Music Hall Wednesday. League members and their guests were pres ent from Putnam, Pomfret. Woodstock and Thompson. The hall was charm ingly decorated with lilaes and dog wood. Dainty refreshments were served at the close of play.
 The following committees were in charge of the affair: Mrs. William Valentine of Pomfret Center. general chairman; refreshments, Miss Mary Wheaton; decorations. Mrs Josephine Hall Greene; for the Pomfret League, Mrs. J. Frederick Ash and Mrs. <. E. Overlook; for the Woodstock League, Mrs. Everett May, Mrs. Leonard Healey and Mrs. F. U. Johnstone; for the Putnam League, Mrs. George Twigg. Mrs. W. F. Raiferty. Mrs. s. Nikoloff. Mrs. Chester Child, Miss Rosamond Danielson.
 Putnam Is fast becoming a center for activities of the League of Women Voters. Two weeks ago the Lotus Quartet gave a successful concert un- der League auspices. this week the whist and nah 1oug party took place and next week. on Thursday. June r. the annual convention of the Nindham County League will be held in Odd Fellows Hall.
 The program will be as follows; 10 a. m.. business meeting, election of 1030 a. m, address, Mrs. Herbert Knox Smith, State President. "The League and It's Work.
 The rest of the morning will be de voted to business.
 At 1230 a. m, luncheon will be served to League members and their guests.
 A cordial invitation is extended the public to attend the afternoon session, which will be given over to two lectuf- CTS by speakers. At i.30 p. m., Miss Julia Margaret Hicks, Executive Sec. retary of Connecticut League, will speak on Preparation for the Fall Elections afterward x. D. Light, Director of Rural Education, will speak on Rural Schools and Their Problems"
 The time mentioned is standard time.
Putnam patriot., 1924-06-06
USED FORD SALE
Elmer Auto Co.,. Launches Sale To-
 morrow-Fords For $40

The Elmer Automobile Co.,. Bridge street, starts tomorrow tSaturdayl one of the greatest FORD USED CAR SALES in the history of the company. The sale will go on until every car is sold. Three hundred and twenty used Fords will be sacrificed in this sale, in which the Elmer company of Connecticut will take loss of $20, 900 as the ears will be sold from 259s to 50gs under the already loss prices on these used Fords. The prices range from $20 to s350. The cars are to be sold on the condition that the may return the car nc buys, after a weeks trial, and receive his full purchase price again in exchange for n new Ford. Advertisement
Putnam patriot., 1924-06-06
DRIVE IS LAUNCHED
 FOR WINDHAM HOUSE
Lieut.. Gov. Bingham Speaks at pIainheld Rally and Dim
 uGr
6. II. Gilpatrie. General Chairman,
 Also Gives Address

Lieutenant Governor Hiram Biug ham was the chief speaker at 8 rally held in the community house, Plain field, Monday night. to mark the open ing of the campaign for si00,0o0 for Wiadham House at Connecticut Col lege.
 c. Harold Gilpatric of Putnam state treasurer. presided as general chairman. and George |. Chandler. secretary of the state Chamber of Commerce. was toastmaster. Ad- dresses were made by George :. Pal mer of New London. president of the board of trustees of Connecticut Col lege: Miss Virginia Eggleston. presi- dent of the dramatic club at the eol- lege; Dr. Benjamin + Marshall. presi- dent of Connecticut College; Allen B. Lincoln of Hartford. historian Charles Hili of Wif'mantie. Remarks were also made by Mrs. George May hard Minor. former president gen eral of the Daughters of the American Revolution; Rev William 4. keefe of Norwich; Frederick hinriehs of Wood stock, and Valentine Murphy. presi dent of the WillimaHtie Chamber of Commerce.
 \ musical program WIS furnishe hy members of 5aa Connecticut Col ieae Mandolin cies clubs and community sinein sas anaet the di. reclian of William Park of Dayvilic Prior to the a8lle supper Was served.
 Mrs George Palmer of New Lon don sang 4fno Rosary" and Henry J. L8FeHtaiae sang and also presided at lAe pinuu
 i lalee number of people from Putnam and vicinity attended the ban. 4uet
 The campaign is now underway tQ raise sf9a.o09 es more Co complete the fuad 10 build Windham House.
 dormitory at Connecticut College for women at New London.
 Workers win report on June 9 on the progress they have made If the fund is not completed on the ath the drive will be continued until the fund is fully raised.
Putnam patriot., 1924-06-06
WEDDING CEREMONY
 ENTIRELY IN VERSE
,;oue Service Marks Marriage of New Woodstock Min
 ister
p.v David P. Hatch. Jr.. Weeds Rev.
 Helen G. Shaw

When Rev. David P. Hatch. Jr., of vaodburv. Conn, and Rev. Helen Gertrude Shaw of DaHbury, N. H. wore married at the home of the br.ae's parents on May 29, there end e8 a romance of long years standing. As interesting as this fact is, there .,gas something else about the marriage shat gave it distinction. The couple were married by the groom,s father, Rev. David r. Hatch of WoOdbury, Conn, who composed especially Tor he occasion, a ceremony entirely IT verse. 1t was perhaps the first time on record that a marriage ceremony m poetry. was ever used.
 Rev Mir. Hatch. the groom, has ac- cepted q cali to become pastor Of the congregational churches at Wood Z lock Hill and North Woodstock and is shortly to assume his duties in the parishes.
 The young minister and his bride Lad received their diplomas from Hartford Seminary only the morning before the wedding. Mir. Hatch being given the degree of 5. D, and also receiving two prizes of fifty dollars each. ore for excellence in preach ing. and one for general high stand ing through his entire course of three years.
 Immediately following the com meneement exercises, which closed at noon. the young people left by motor for New Hampshire, arriving that eve ming after a successful trip of nearly TWO hundred miles. The wedding oe- cured at four o'clock on Thursday afternoon, and Rev. and Mrs. Hatch left soon after for a motor tour to northern Vermont. where Mir. Hatch md had a summer parish two years aeo. and where he and his bride will be welcomed for as long a stay as fhev may wish. 4 cottage on Lake Eden is at their disposal and they viu enjoy life at this charming spot
 Both Rev. and Mrs Hatch have al
 tdv made many friends in their flture parish, and are eagerly antici- o4fing the establishment of their home at inc parsonage. Mrs Hatch is un- usually equipped for the position she Is to occupy, being q graduate of Wellesley College, taking her A. b. degree in 1920. followed by the full aen8irarv course at Hartford, while Nr. Hatch took the same degree If Amherst as a member of the eenten- aial class of '21.
 The principals in this. probably the first "free-verse wedding on record. were playmates as children, attended the same schools, and graduated from the seminary together just 24 hours before they walked down the pro verbal aisle
 Their romance goes back to the days when they lived just across the street from each other in Franklin.
 Among the wedding gifts was an automobile, presented the newlysweds by the groom's father.
 Rev. Mir. Hatch has accepted a call to be pastor of the Coagregatlonal churches at Woodstock Hil and North Woodstock.
Putnam patriot., 1924-06-06
POMONA MEETS
Grangers Tn This Vicinity Guests of
 Quinnatisset of Thompson

On Saturday evening the regular meeting of Quinebaug Pomona Grange was held in Chandler's Hall. 1t began with supper al ( o'clock at the yes try of the Congregational church. The supper was in charge of Miss Sarah Crosby, Mrs. Olive Knight and Mrs Luella Nj. Kimball After the business meeting of the Pomona. presided over by Worthy Master Frank K. Haines of Wolf Den, 6l, the program of the evening was open to fourth degree members. This was in charge of Worthy Lecturer Annie K. Barton, of Quinnatisset Grange. An address of welcome was given by Worthy Master Elwell F. Kimball of Quinnatisset. State Lecturer of Massachusetts. Der ton T. Mowry, was present and gave the address of the evening. His sub ject was America, the Land of Free dom and Liberty" He gave a good talk, intcrspersed with words of ad- vice, and apt, witty stories, which were much enjoyed by all.
 Mrs. Charles A. Wheeler of StorrsI gave talk on "Women's Duties as Voters" The C. A. C. Dramatic Club of Connecticut Agricultural College gave a play under the direction of Prof. Seckerson, called Suppressed Desires" The parts were well taken and furnished much amusement.
 Dancing followed. There were a large number present from surround ing places
Putnam patriot., 1924-06-06
FIRST COUSINS WED
 TO SMITH SISTERS
Large Company Witnesses Out door Double Marriage at
 West Woodstock
Brides Handsomely Gowned
 ed By Flower Girls

X double wedding. in which the brides were sisters and the grooms were first cousins. took place yester. day at noon, at the home of Mir. and Mrs. William Smith in West Wood. stock.
 Under an arch fashioned from hem lock boughs and white birch, out on the lawn under the shade of hugs elm tree, Miss Margaret May Smith became the bride of Ernest Stevens of Southhridge, and Miss Bertha Irene Smith was united in marriage to liar old Barrett of Hartford. Each couple responded for the other, and sponsors for both were the parents of the bride. Mir. and Mrs. William Smith Rev. John Wriston of the Methodist Epis- copal church. Southhridge, was the of flciating clergyman who performed the double ring service.
 Brides Beautifully Gowned
 Miss Margaret smith wore a gown of silk satin. trimmed with pearls. and her sister. Miss Bertha. was gowned in white pressed crepe, orna- mented with beads. Both brides wore bridal veils of white mafquisette. made in crown effect, and each carried q shower bouquet oi white roses, sweet peas and lilies of the valley.
 They were accompanied by four flower girls, Louise Hall of south bridge, Margaret and Dorothy Cox of Stafford Springs. and Airline Barrett of Putnam. Each little miss wore a dress ef white imported veilei white silk socks. and black patent leather effss.sr5 EaaE aarrfgA n haelfpt of white roses. The brides and grooms were also attended by two ring bear CTS. William Cox of Stafford Springs and Eunice Barrett of Putnam.
 The couples presented te each child attending them, a s2.b0 gold piece.
 Hold Reception. Serve Luncheon
 Following the double ceremony there was a reception, during which the couples received the felicitatlons of their sexenty-iive assembled relatives and friends. Luncheon was served by ii caterer.
 During the afternoon Mir. and Mrs. Stevens and Mir and Mrs. Barrett, left by automobile. on their wedding trip. which will include a visit to Nj aeara Falls The travelling gowns )f the brides were the same, blue poiret twill. They wore navy blue hats, gray hosiery and pumps.
 Upon their return from their tf1p, Nr. ana Mrs. Stevens VII take un residence i'm southbridFe and MT. and Mrs Barrett Wiil make their home II Hartford
 Both brides were the recipients of many gifts 0f beauty and value.
Putnam patriot., 1924-06-06
MISS HOWE AND MISS MARoT'S
 SCHOOL CLOSING EXERCISES

The teachers and pupils of Miss Howe and Miss Marcus School at Thompson have issued invitations for their annual closing exercises, which will be held on Monday and Tuesday, June and fn. Monday will be Field Day. with various out-of-door events lasting from 10 until i o'clock. In the afternoon there will be games and dances. including a riding exhibition. In the evening there will be a Torch Dance by the entire school
 Tuesday. graduation day. will open with the presentation of prizes at II o'clock. The graduation exercises will be held in the afternoon. at which tht speaker will be Jules Bois. At O. clock the seniors will hold their annual garden party. and at 6 o'clock the play. "0nce Upon q Time will be presented.
Putnam patriot., 1924-06-06
RECEIVES JUNE BOX
Miss Hazel Nj. Clifford Is Pleaxantly
 Surprised by Friends

Miss Hazel Nj. Clifford was surprised at her home on Ring street, Mednes- day evening. when a large party Of her friends presented her with a big June box. containing fruit, candy !, peanuts, and a beautiful silk scarf Miss Clifford entertained her guests with games and music and served re- treatments Friends of Miss eff ford present were: Misses Alice De vine, Florence nevine. Dorothy Bone. Florence smith. Jessie Macdonald, Ruth Hatfield, Marguerite o'Brien, Bessie O'Brien, Ruth Mccoy, Pauline Lucier, Irene kenshaw. Alice Willis. Doris Card, Marjorie Bradford, Claire Bonneville, Elsie Gallant, Mrs. Bef- nafd MeGarry and Mrs. Harry Clifford.
Putnam patriot., 1924-06-06
PoMFRET MEMoRIAL pAY
Notable Addresses Feature Fine Ob-
 serxanee of Holiday

romfrot enjoyed one of the most notable Of all the Memorial Day cele- brations in this section of the state, and not only residents of the town joined in tho obsefyaneea. but there were many visitors from the surround ing countryside. Much CT the credit of the days success is due to the un- tiring efforts of Mrs. Edward Gros- venor to make the day q memorable success. The program began in the morning with services for the school children at the memorial boulder at The Corner. Music was furnished by the Putnam Band. At noon an ex- cellcnt luncheon was served in the par ish rooms of tine Congregational church. After the luncheon two ex- cellent addresses were delivered by Dr. William Beach 0lmsted. head mas ter of the Pomfret School. and by States Attorney Charles F.. Searis. . winter resident of pomfret. Graves of war veterans in all cemeteries throughout the town were decoratcd during the day.
Putnam patriot., 1924-06-06
TAKE OATH TONIGHT FOR MILITARY DUTY
Headquarters Company Re- eruits and Capt. McGarry to
 Be Sworn In
Ranks of New Local Command Filled
 to Minimum Strength

Shortly after 2 o'clock this evening" there will officially be created Put nams new military command, Head= quarters Company. 43rd Division, lns fantry. Connecticut National Guard.
 Tho enllsting of men for this new command has been gong on for week. under the direction of Captaia John j. McGarrv. who has been acting as recruiting officer Having obtained the minimum number Of men to have the company organized ed-ou-Captalu McGarry so informed the Adjutant General
 Orders Recruits to Report
 Ii was he that issued orders to Captain MeGarry Co summon Che re cruits to assemble in che Municipal building this evening at o'clock, to receive the oath af duty and to other wise receive instructions and direes tinns as to their future duties as men. bera of the Headquarters company of the 33rd Division. Col. l.. Shearer ef the Adiutant Generals office nt Hatt ford arrived iu town this afternoon ta assist in tonigh4a ceremonies, which will be in charge of an officer of the United States Army from the Boston Corps Area.
 lBasmueh as the company is to be sworn m tonight | is anticipated that arrangement will so forward speedily toward calling the company out for tifteea days tour of duty at Che ma tinnal guard camp.
 List of Company Members
 Those who have already become members of the company follow Prank H. i.amoaag, Owen J. White Waiter L Brunaelle. Walter z. Dear den, Louis A Bouicy. Victor |. Nor ,a. Herman C. GaKnc, Arthur j 6ard ner. Leo Q. AuKer. Arthur Marquis Wilfred Blanchard, Joseph II Freni crre. Clement Brooks. Henry D. Du leeane, Arthur J. Anger, Aaeeleeg Bizailion. Frank Leclair, Fred ". Me Culloch. Lionel Le8ean, Lawrence phaneuf. Joseph Nalade, Aldeas Mar tin, Albert Thheaut Raoul eaulin James B. Rowe, Arthur C. Davis0n 1 David ]. Delisies 0mef J. Nasade Salvatore N heansoleil, Eugene j D. Cartier. Rosario J. beausoieil, ko men k. Dupre, Wallace Y. Jones, WI liam \ Butler. Iide Nalade. James ] Gharron. David J. Cote, George W Child. Francis II Murphy. Joseph A Montville. Peter Nangel. Alphonse Le clair, Homer Dumas, Edmond Rasicot Aldor A. LanEcyin, Theodore Lucier
 Seven others have applied, beer examined and likely will be accepted These are Conrade r. Monte, ulleric Robitaille, Walter E. Blanchard Genrge ] Grenier, Armand j Robi iaille. Thomas Stillon, James A, tNssft~
Putnam patriot., 1924-06-06
CHANGERS HAVE SOCIAL
Enjoyable Event Is Sponsored By
 Quinnstisset Members

A "Harde Tyne" social was held by Quinnatisset Grange in Grange Hall, Thompson, on the evening of May 27 for the benefit of the Good Times fund. The price of admission varied according to the kinds of the various articles of dress worn. The evening was spent in playing games and dancing. Sandwiches, cake and ice cream were on sale. The program for the evening was in charge of Worthy Master Elwell r. kimball Mir. and Mrs. Henry Robbins and Henry Dunleavy.
Putnam patriot., 1924-06-06
OSBORN DISCUSSES
 LAKE BATHING BAN
State Health Commissioner Has Conference With Herbert
 w. Bowen
Latter Presents Arguments Against
 'No Swimming Order

Attorney General Healy of the State of Connecticut has been asked by the State Board of Health, if that board acted lawfully and properly in for bidding swimming in Roseland Lake in Woodstock. This fact became known on Wednesday when Dr. Stanley F. Osborn. Commissioner of Health. vis- tied Putnam and held a conference by appointment with Hon. Herbert w Bowen of Woodstock. counsel for the trustees of Roseland Park
 Mir. Bowen asked Dr. Osborn why he had issued the order prohibiting bathing in Reseland Lake Dr. Os- born replied that ne had done so be- cause hc thought Roseland Lake a res ervoir. Mir. Bowen asked him when Roseland Lake became reservoir, who made 1t a reservoir, and what steps were taken e make 1t reser- voir. Dr. Osborn answered that he did not know. but that he had referred the matter te the Attorney General of the State. who would probably hand down a decision about the 18th or 20th of June.
 Makes Supplementary Statement
 Mr Bowen then requested Dr. Os- born tn present C. the Attorney Gen. ural short supplementary statement prepared by Mir. Bowen containing arr guments of specific nature, that it might be well for the Attorney Gem efHi tp consider at tine same time that he studies the general answer that was made some ten days ago by Mr. Bowen Co the Commissioner notice prohibit ing bathing.
 pr o2born snid he would be pleaS- cd to comply with Mir Bowcn's re- quest.
 The following Is the summary of the arguments of Mir. Bowen that the Attorney General will now consider.
 (1. The Commissioner ef llealth's notice prohibiting bathing was based by him uthe state statute prohibiting the pollution of reservoirs.
 t2l Roseland Lake is not a resar- voir. s0 the statute does not apply to 1t.
 (sl. If the Putnam Water Com pany wants Roseland Lake to be turn ed into 8 reservoir. it must institute condemnation proceedings and pay in- demnities to the riparian owners.
 (G. The Putnam Water Company should be compelled by the state to furnish water to Putnam that is pure and uncontaminated. and the people of Woodstock. who visit Putnam and drink their water and other drinks eompaaed of water have the right to insist that the State Board of Health compel the Putnam Water Company to furnish to Putnam water that is not polluted.
Putnam patriot., 1924-06-06
SCHOOL COUNCIL TO MEET
 AND DINE NEXT THURSDAY

The Bible School council of the Baptist church will meet at the church Thursday evening, June 10th. Sup per will be served at 6.45, followed by a conference. This is the last meet ing before the summer vacation.
Putnam patriot., 1924-06-06
NAME NEW OFFICERS
Beausoleil and White 10 Be Lieu
 tenants of Headquarters Go.

It became known this afternoon that Adj. General Cole had appoiated Rosario J. Beausoleil as first lieu tenant and Owen ]. White aa second lieutenant of the Headquarters Com pany, s3rd Division, infantry, Conn. National Guard, which is to be sworn ia this evening. The two heutenants and Capt. .McGarry. officially assume their duties tonight.
Putnam patriot., 1924-06-06
RYAN OFF DUTY
Patrolnnn Asks For and Receives
 Leave of Absence

At the city council meeting Tues day evening of lhis week Police Cant tain William j. Jarvis appeared Co nsk tHa council that Patraiman John T. Ryan be granted a leaEe of absence until after the trial of 3 case agaiHs t him Patr0lmaH Ryan is charged wlsH violation of the liquor laws, and the ease against him is scheduled to 5e cried at the next term of the superior court. now in adjournment without date set for the opening of the next session. The council granted the fa- cunst without comment
Putnam patriot., 1924-06-06
POPPY SALE NETS $iso

Whitman Danielson and Kenneth C. Sharpe, who had charge of the sale of American Legion poppies on Memorial Dag. report receipts ef Sl30 from the sale of the flowers. High school girls wisa had volunteered their services sold the flowers. and the Legion wish es to thank them for their help. The money raised is to be devoted to re- lief work among needy war veterans and the widows and orphans of de- ceased veterans.
Putnam patriot., 1924-06-06
ARcANUM CLUB AFIRE

4 roof fire at the Arcanum Club room Sunday afternoon caused some alarm, but little damage. being quick ly put out by the fire department. The fireplace was in use, and sparks from this lighted on the roof, starting the blaze.
Putnam patriot., 1924-06-06
TO DINE AT INN
Rotary Club Arrange to Hold Meet
 inas at Local Hotel

Arrangements have been completed by a committee of the Putnam Rotary Club. of which Guy L. Baker is chair man, whereby the club will hold its weekly luneheons at the Putnam Inn. For about a year the club has met mons iu Odd Fellows hail, where the Rotary Anns have served luncheon. The Rotarians will hold their first meeting and luncheon next Wednesday in the room at the Inn adjoining that used by the Putnam Taxi Station.
Putnam patriot., 1924-06-06
WoMAN,s BOARD TO MEET

The annual meeting of the Wo- mans Board of the Day Kimball Hos pital will be held next Friday after noon, June 13, at o'clock in the Chamber of Commerce headquarters. The executive committee of the Board will hold a meeting at 2.30 o. clock.