Putnam patriot., 1924-10-10
FIVE CANDIDATES
 SEEK NOMINATION
Mrs. :. Nikoloff Latest to Enter Caucus Contest Next
 Tuesday
chss. Tatem. D ID. Bates, Nelson
 Plaa Candidates In Their Towns

Prospects are brighter than ever of merry contest for the two nomina- tions for representative to the Cen cral Assembly. to be made by the Re publican caaeus next Tuesday night. because it has become definitely known that there are five candidates in the heid. Mrs. <. NikolnA, nne fe rutnam's best known women resi- dents. is the fifth aspirant to enter the lists. the other four being the ones announced in last weeks Pat. riot. Miss Clara Larned. Mayor Vic tor Chapdelaine, Samuel Rich and William pechie.
 There was some talk heard today. thst two of the candidates had with drawn from the race. so that the contest might simmer down to a choice between three. But The Pat riot was unable to confirm this re. port and so far as known. all i've candidates are still in the field and seeking support in the caucus to be held next Tuesday.
 Mrs. Nikolof We'll Known
 Mrs. Nikoloff. who is native of Putnam, needs no introduction to Putnam people. for she E .ell known to a large number of local people For years she has been interested in politics and since women were en- franchised, has been identified with the Republican party. She has been an active worker in it's interests. That she might use her ballot with great est intelligence. Mrs. Nikoloff has studied and read a great deal. She has attended instruction schools and institutes at such colleges as Smith, Yale, Harvard. Trinity and Radcliffe, where the questions of greatest mos ment Co life and progress of the state and country, have been studied, dis eussed ard analized by some of the abIest leaders in the country.
 Mrs. Nikolof is we'll informed. Understands the workings of all branches of the government, inciud- ing State Legislature. She was not q candidate, avowedly, until few days ago. But SO many Republicans, including both men and women, have urged her to allow her name to be used in the caucus next Tuesday, that several days ago she finally yielded and announced that she Is a candidate for the nomination.
 chss. Tstsm a Candidate
 Over in the town of Eastford, the Republicans are urging Charles D. Tatem, chairman of the town com mittee, to become candidate for the nomination, Mir. Tatem is reported as stating that if his fellow citizens want him to run. he will do so. Select. man William r. Cram, representative in the last session of the Legislature is understood not to be a candidate for reelection.
 In the town of Woodstock. Repub licans must name a candidate to TUT in the place of the late Rep. Oliver A Hiseox. It is reported that Republi ems look upon Selectman Byron W Bates as the logical choice and tho caucus will have opportunity of nonii' hating him.
 Nelson Fiast in Field
 One of those who is going 10 seek the Republican nomination for rep reTentative of the town of Pomfret, at the caucus next Tuesday Is J. Neison piatt. In letter to the voters of the town. Mir Platt announces his candidacy and requests the support of his friends, as follows
 Arlington. Conn. Oct. 2, l92a. Dear Friends:--
 am desirous of the honor of the Republican nomination as Represen. [. tive from Pomfret co the iS2b ses- siau of Conn. legislature.
 rermit me to call your attention to the fact that am the only ex' service man of the World War who has asked for this office. represent ed you on the firing line a short sis years ago. being in Co. C. 18th M. C Bn. of the sth U. S. Regular Div and was wounded in action.
 Believing that have filled tho various offices in community and town in a satisfactory manner. youi vote and 6 good word to your friends will be greatly appreciated. Every vote counts.
 Thanking you in advance for any thing you may do for me l am
 Yours very truly.
 J. NELSON PLATT.