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Putnam patriot., 1924-03-21
BRopEUR LEAGUE CHAMPION
Defeats Boehm in Race For High In
 dividusl Average Prize

In the final match in the Mill League series Beachmont and II. K. H. broke even and Beachmont retained third place standing at the wind-up. As stated n last weeks Patriot, Assawaga won the championship of the League and Man hasset finished second. Beachmont ended up in third place and H. K. II in fourth. Putnam Woolen was fifth and the Pin Shop occupied the cellar position.
 On the individual side of the score sheet, Brodeur of the H. K. II. out fit carried off the high average string prize with tally of III. Boehm of the Beachmont team led the league rollers most of the season and last Friday night had l6 pin edge on Brodeur. But in the final match Brodeur scored pinfall Fl greater than Boehm and therefore led on the seasons pinfall. Rivers won the prize for having scored the high three string tally of the season. Lussier and Brodeur divided the prize for the highest single, both rollers having spilled the pins for string of 163.
 The score of the final league match,
Putnam patriot., 1924-03-21
REAL VIEW IN ITALY
 IN BIG GISH PICTURE

Would you like to gee Rome. the city of the seven eternal hills? Would you like to visit Nit. Nesuvius, Italy's death-belehing volcano9 Would you like to enjoy the charm of Sorrento. the jewel of Italy's north-Naples. with its bay of blue-ancient Tivoh the town of narrow tortuous streets?
 You don't have to visit Italy to see these natural grandeurs. They form the setting for Lillian Gish's greatest dramatic triumph. "The White Sis ter. which is coming on Monday te the Bradley theatre. Inspiration Pie lures determined to bring the fasei- mating beauty of Italy back to Amer ica by means of the screen.
 ''The White Sister" was chosen as the first film to be reproduced en- tirelv overseas It has been the out standing artistic triumph of the pres ent motion picture season and the work of Lillian Gish, the screens greatest artiste, in the leading role. has been characterized as better than anything she has ever done in the past.
 The picture is a Henry King pro duction for Inspiration Pictures, Charles H. Duell, Jr., president. and is distributed by Metro.
Putnam patriot., 1924-03-21
TAXI DRIVERS
FIRE ORIGIN UNKNOWN
Church Street Property Damaged by
 Early Morning Blaze

Fire of undetermined origin caus- ed more than $500 damage early Sun day morning Co a building on Church street owned by the estate of Mary E. Chase. The loss is covered by insur- ance.
 Patrolman Sponeey discovered the blaze and sounded the fire alarm just before 1 o'clock. The apparatus was quickly on the scene, starting from the headquarters station as the last tap sounded on the first round of the alarm. In quick time they had two streams of hose playing on the strue- ture.
 In the meantime Captain of Police Jarvis, Sergt Lizard and other officers ran over from the police station and with help managed to rescue the au- tomobiie of Dr. Lamarche, which had been jacked up for the winter.
 The roof of the building was badly damaged by the fire. and contents of the structure received q thorough drenching. Waldo E. Chase had a small printing shop on the second floor of the building and he suffered quite bit of damage.
Putnam patriot., 1924-03-21
Mrs. Albert Wheeloek

Mrs. Martha Louise Torrey Wheel ock, aged 59, wife of Albert Wheeiock, died at 1 o'clock Wednesday morning at her home in Hardwiek. Mass. Death followed a paralytic shock which seiz- ed her the previous day. Mrs. Wheel ock was sister of Attorney Charles l.. Torrey of this city. She was born in Woodstock, Sept. 20, 1864, daugh- ter of Charles D. and Martha Warren Torrey. Most of her life was spent in Putnam until her marriage.
 Mrs. Wheeiock leaves her husbard and three children, Fred Warren Spencer. a son by her first marriage, and Cha, les A. and Dorothy Wheel oek. children of her second marriage.
Putnam patriot., 1924-03-21
HIGH SCHOOL NOTES

By the overwhelming score of i3 to l4 the killingly team scored a victory over Putnam High at aDnielson Tues day evening. The Putnam team play ed we'll the first quarter. ending this period with } to 2 lead, but early in the second quarter the killingly five, with Williams the center of attack, started scoring field goals in rapid succession. With the same player leading the team at all time. the win ners continued their scoring through the remainder of the game. At half time the score was IS to &; with the game three-quarters over it was 29 to l2, and the home team continued their basket tossing in the final period
 Pop Williams was by all odds the star of the game. He contributed eleven field goals from all imaginable angles. Two of them were from more than half the length of the floor. and another an overhead toss from near the foul line. Thayer of Putnam had five field goals.
 The eighth grade team of Putnam lost to the Danielson eighth grade by 23 to n score. and the Putnam Hi-Y Club won from the Danielson Hi-Y Club in the two preliminary attrac- tions. Both were interesting games, and both were won in the last half.
 Girls Team Wins
 The girls basket ball team made 1t three wins in row when they tri- umphed over the Plainfield girls team at Putnam last Friday evening in the absence of the boys team at Storrs, | The score was % to 10. the Putnam girls playing a stronger game than their opponents throughout. especially in the second half. Miss Allard and Miss Larkin of Putnam and Miss Leach, captain of the visitors, scored most of the points.
 P. H. s. Bows to Portland The school team was eliminated in ! the first round of the Storrs by the | Portland High team The Portland | five was a team a good deal the size of | last years Putnam five, all tall and | heavy players, and in this respect they | had much the advantage of the Put nam five. which Is the hghtest which ! has represented the school in years. Portland led throughout the game and the final score was 8 to ,. The Port land team played in the finals with Chapman Technical High of New Lon don, which team won the tourney.
 Boys Receive Their Letters
 Football letters were awarded this week to Captain Ed. Arnold. Captain elect Ellis Pritehard, Allen Thayer. Sidney King, Gerard Cartier, Ralph Davis. Charles Murphy, Thomas FL iiott. William Valentine, Harold Ar hold. Perry Barber, Thomas Cody and Earl Geissler.
 The seniors who spoke at the exer- cises Tuesday morning of this week were Genevieve Letters, Allen Thayer and Vivian Newton.
 To Give Play
 An Arlington cast will present the play, Deacon Dabb, in the school au- ditorium a week from this evening. The play has already been twice pre- sented and Is termed very fine by those who have seen it. Students of the school are expected to sell the tickets, and the athletic association will re- ceive a good share of the profits of the enterprise.
Putnam patriot., 1924-03-21
BORN

FANNfG In Palmer. Mass, at Pal men Memorial Hospital, March Ia, daughter, Dorothy Loret, to MT. and Mrs. Juhs J. Tanning of Mon. son. Mass.
 RACINE In Putnam, at the Day kimball Hospital. March IT, a daughter to Mr and Mrs. Augustus Racine of North Woodstock. AHERN- Putnam, March IS, daughter to Rev. and Mrs. PhilT Ahern of Moosup. J0HNS0N-i Putnam, March 20, [ son to Mr. and Mrs. Robert Johnson of Thompson.
 BEGGS--In Putnam, March 2l, q daughter to Mir and Mrs. Percy W Beggs of Los Angeles, Calf.
Putnam patriot., 1924-03-21
POMFRET TAX NOTICE

i warrant having been issued to ms for the collection of Taxes levied on the Grand List of the Town of Pom. fret for the year 1923. the Personal Taxes being due and payable Febru- ary l. 1921, and the Property Taxes due on or before April |, 1924, nos tice is hereby given that for the pur- nose of collecting said Taxes l will be on
 Tuesday, April 1, 1924, at Elliott at store of T. s. Ciapp, from to iO.- 90 A. M.
 Tuesday, April 1, at Abingdon. at store Of C. A. Sharpe, from II A. M. 10 2.30 P. NJ.
 Wednesday, April 2, at Pomfret Landing, at home of Frank Noon, from 9.30 A. M. to l2 Noon.
 Wednesday. April 2, at Pomfret Center. at store of L. NJ. Hattin, from 12.30 P. Nj. to P. NJ.
 Thursday. April 3, at Pomfret Street, at Pomfret Post Office, from 930 A. Nj. to 12 Noon.
 Legal fees and interest will be charged on all Taxes unpaid May l.
 FRANK K. HAYNES,
 Pomfret Center. Conn. Collector of Taxes for Town of Pom-
 fret.
 Dated at Pomfret, Conn. March 14,
 1924. 11-14
Putnam patriot., 1924-03-21
WOODSTOCK TAX NOTICE

By virtue of warrant issued to me for the collection of taxes levied on the grand list of the Town of Wood stock for the year 1923 and which are due on or before April ist, 1924, mo- tiee is hereby given that for the pur- pose of collecting said taxes l will meet all persons liable to pay per sonal or property tax at the following times and places:
 Monday, March 31st, at the Post Office, Woodstock Valley, 9 A. NJ. until II A. Nj. Store of Daniel Davis, West Woodstock, 1.30 ?. NJ. until 3.30 ?. Nj.
 Thursday, April srd, at the Post Office. East Woodstock. s.30 4. M. until 1I30 A. NJ. At Town Clerks office. North Woodstock, from 1.30 F. NJ until 4 P. M
 Monday, April 7th, at Post Office Woodstock Hill, from s.30 A. NJ. until 10.3O A. NJ. At Safford's store. South Woodstock from II \. M. until l2 NJ. and from 1 P NJ until 230 P II.
 By vote of the Town one-half ef each persons property tax may be paid on either of the above dates. The remaining half to be paid st my house on the first day of October
 All taxes not paid on one of these dates will have all legal fees and 9 per cent interest added.
 As the legally appointed collector of personal taxes for the Town of Woodstock. l hereby give notice that l will receive said tax at above places. dates and hours mentioned in March and April.
 S. H. PECKHAM,
 Collector of Taxes. Dated at Woodstock, March II, 1924.
Putnam patriot., 1924-03-21
BOWLING

Hitting the ducks for team total of 1872, the Taxi Drivers administer. ed crushing defeat on the five Mill League anchor men in the first of n series of special matches on Van dale's alleys last week Tuesday night.
 Tetreault of the winners rolled for high three string tallf of 41s. He was second high man with three string total of 400, his 163 single being high fer the night. Rohitaille sprung the big surprise of the match by bowling for $50, which gave him third high honors.
 The summary:
Putnam patriot., 1924-03-21
FREIGHT HITS MOTOR
Prominent Plain6eld Couple Die in
 Accident Last Friday

Many people in this vicinity were shocked to hear of the accident at Plainfield last Friday evening when Mir. and Mrs. Henry Dorranee of that town were killed The accident oc. cured at the Main street railway crossing. Mir. Dorranee had gone to the station to meet his wife. After a passenger train had passed the cross ing. Mr Dorranee started his car. not seeing an approaching freight train whick hit his car. upsettiug it and killing Mr and Mrs. Dorrance instant ly. Both were thrown beneath the ear and a wreeker had to be called to free the bodies.
 Mir. Dorrance was 54 years old and was born in Plainfield. He was presi- dent of the Connecticut Sheep Breed CTS Association and was an officer of the Windham County Farmers Asso- citation.
Putnam patriot., 1924-03-21
Mrs Emily Manning

The death of Mrs. Emily (Spauld- ing) Manning. widow of the late WIG. Manning, formerly of this city, in Eastford on Wednesday. while not un- expected by her Putnam friends, has made many of them sad, as she was loved by all who knew her. Possessed of cheerful and pleasing personality, she made many friends, and in the Baptist church activities only failing health prevented her constant attend anee at meetings of all the different societies.
 Mrs. Manning was born in Brooklyn, Conn. Jan. 10, lS4O, the daughter of Joseph Dexter Spaulding and Flora Adams Spaulding. With her parents she removed to Putnam to the farm on the corner of Senexet Road and the road to Harrisville, recently owned by the Catlin estate. The homestead is not now standing.
 She was married to William Clinton Manning in 1870. They lived in North Woodstock and Putnam, where Mir. Manning carried on the business of carriage painting. She rad been q member of the Putnam Baptist church since 1855, uniting when fifteen years of age.
 The past four years she has been in the home of Mrs. Ida Converse of Eastford, who has been most devoted in her care. Mir Manning died about three years ago. A daughter, Flor ence. died when a young girl.
 Three nieces and one nephew sur vive: Miss Flora Randall and Miss Mary Randall. both of Grafton. Mass. Mrs. Abbie Barrett of Worcester, and Louis Spaulding of Auburn, Mass.
 The funeral services are being helC this afternoon at the Baptist church this city. Burial in Grove Street cem eterV.
Putnam patriot., 1924-03-21
CHURCH CLUB TO DINE

The annual meeting and banquet of the Mems Club of the Second Congre- gational church will bc held at the church Tuesday evening, April %. Those in charge of the arrangements for the event have secured as the speaker for the evening, Rev. Boynton Merrill, associate pastor of the Old South church of Boston, formerly pas tor of the local church. There will be other features, such as a musical pro- grnm.
Putnam patriot., 1924-03-21
OBITUARIES
Howard Baker

Word was received, last Sunday, by relatives, of the death of Howard Baker of South Hadley, Mass. Mir. Baker was born in Rutland, Mass, fifty years ago, the son of John and Martha J. Baker. He went to Dudley, Mass, to live when a boy, with his mother, who was theE a widow, and his brothers and sister. Later he attend ed Nichols Academy. In 1900 he grad uated from Massachusetts Agricultur- al College at Amherst. and later from the University of Pennsylvania with the degree of doctor of veterinary sci- ence. In 1909 he married Miss Bertha Smith of South Hadley.
 Mir. Baker held government posi- tions m New Haven; Omaha, Neb. i; Duluth. Mich. and Wheeling, W. Va. He had been in failing health for sev- eral years. and a few months ago went to Trym, N. C., for his health. He died in a hospital there on Sunday.
 Besides his wife he leaves one Eleanor; one sister, Miss Sarah Baker of Dudley; brother, Rev Clifford Baker of Gorham, Me, and a brother, Joseph Baker of Fab yan. He Is a nephew of William H. Perrin and a cousin of Daniel Brayton of Nesg Thompson.
 The funeral was held Thrrsday af- ternoon at 2 o'clock at the family resi- dence at IT College street, South Hadley. Mass. Burial will be at South Hadley The bearers will be his broth CT, Joseph Baker; his nephews, Leon and Charles Baker of Fabyan, and his brother-in-law. Roy Smith of Newark, N. ]. The bereaved family have the sympathy of many relatives and friends in this vicinity. Mir. and Mrs. Baker and Eleanor visited relatives here last fall. before leaving for North Carolina
Putnam patriot., 1924-03-21
DIED

POTTER-In Ware, March IT, Agnes tFrey), wife of Robert Graydon Potter. aged % years. WHEELock-In Hardwick, Mass, March 19, Mrs. Martha Louise Tor rey Wbeeloek, wife of Albert Wheel oek. aged b9 years. MANNING-In Eastford, March l9, Mrs. Emily (Spal6ingl Naming. wi dow of the late W. Clinton Man ming, aged 64 years. BLAKE-In Putnam, March 20, Mar. garet Blake. widow of William Blake.
 HALIs--In Putnam, March 18, Mrs Martha E. Hall, aged s2 years
Putnam patriot., 1924-03-21

Allen Durand, nine years old son nf Mir. and Mrs. Percy Duraud, had his leg broken just above the knee cap in m accident on South Main street Wed nesday noon. The lad jumped on the rear of Elmer Morrarty's wagon. As he did his foot became caught in 4 spoke of the wheel. breaking the bone in the right leg. He is now at the Day kimball Hospital.
Putnam patriot., 1924-03-21
CHECKER CLUB MEMBERS TO GO
 TO PROVIDENCE FOR MATCH

The Putnam Checker Club has ae- cepted a challenge from the Chess and Checker Club of Providence to play match at Providence al an early date The club will meet this evening at Dubois garage. Accord ing to the present standing the team of twelve which would represent Put nam in the Providence match would be composed of William Warren. Joseph German. Charles Paul. II. K. Burton, Arthur Seymour. Dr. E. r. Perry. Henry J Dubois, Raymond Dyer. Frank Rich. A C. Davison, Judge M. H. Geissler and William Harris. Will liam Warren now heads the list in the local tournament.
Putnam patriot., 1924-03-21
TAXI DRIVERS vIcToRs
Administer Two Crushing Defeats on
 Mill League Bowling Stars

Not as successful Tuesday night as just one week before, but taking three out of four points, the Taxi Drivers were vietors over the Five Anchor Men of the Mill League The teams are bowling a series of three match games on Vandale's alleys. Last week the Taxi Drivers gathered in four points and Tuesday night of this week won three and lost one. On the series the Taxi Men lead, ' to 1, on points and have a comfortable pin fall advantage. Brodeur of the Anchor Men was high man in Tuesday night game, rolling the high single Of i65 and the high three string tally of 402.
Putnam patriot., 1924-03-21
Mrs. Martha Hall

Mrs. Martha Hall died at the home of her nephew Noble Hall on Tuesday the 18th, after few days illness. Mrs. Hall was s2 years old and had lived in Putnam most of her life. The fu- neral was held yesterday from the undertaking rooms of Ballard and Clark. Rev. Mr Burton ofiiciated and burial was in Grove street cemetery.
Putnam patriot., 1924-03-21
Mr.. Margaret Blake

Mrs. Margaret Blake, widow of Will liam Blake. died at her home last eve ming following brief illness due to pneumonia.
 Mrs. Blake had made her home in Putnam for more than fifty years, and in recent years had not been in good health.
 She leaves four sons and three daughters.
 The funeral will be held Monday morning with mass at St. Mary s church. Burial will be in St. Mary's cemeterV.
Putnam patriot., 1924-03-21
C.rd of Thank.

thoughtful relatives and friends, my sincere appreciation for their helpful ness in our sorrow; and l wish also to acknowledge my appreciation of their floral tributes.
 MRS. OLIVE W. FRENCH.
Putnam patriot., 1924-03-21
TOWN OF THOMPSON TAX NOTICE

A warrant having been issued to me for the collection of Personal Taxes which are due and payable by law on February 1, 1924 and for Property and Real Estate Taxes levi- ed on the Grand List of the Town oi Thompson for the year 1925, due and payable March 24, 1924, notice is hereby given that I will be at the places and times following for the purpose of receiving same:
 MONDAY, MARCH 24, 1924
 Dartt's Store, Quinebaug
 S:30 A. M. to Ii A. M.
 Fabyan Store, Fabyan
 12 noon to P. M. TUESDAY, MARCH 25. 1924 Court Room. North Grosvenordale For Personal Taxes Only
 s30 A. Nj. to P. NJ. WEDNESDAY,. MARCH 26. 1924 Kingsbury's Store. East Thompson s.3O A. Nj. to 10.3O A. M. David Porter's Home, Porter Plains
 II A. NJ. to 12 Noon
 Wilsonville Store. Wilsonville
 1 P. NJ. to 8 F. M. THURSDAY, MARCH 27, 1924 Grosvenordale Store. Grosvenordale
 S.30 A. NJ. to Ii A. M. Kenneys Store, Mechanicsvilie
 12 Noon to 3.30 P. M.
 FRIDAY. MARCH 2s, le24 E. W. Sheldon's Home, Quadie
 s.30 A. NJ. to 9.30 A. M.
 Hall of Records, Thompson
 10 A. Nj. to 3 P. M. SATURDAY, MARCH 20, 1924 Court Room, North Grosvenordale
 s.30 A. Nj. to 3 P. M. Personal Taxes not paid on or before April 1st are liable to col lection fee.
 Interest and fees will be charged on property taxes not paid within thirty days.
 P. L. DUHAMEL, Collector
 North Grosvenordale, Conn. Dated at Thompson, Conn, Mar. 3, 1924
 10-12
Putnam patriot., 1924-03-21
MARRIED

RoCKwELL-sAYLEs - In South Woodstock. March l4. by Rev. Sim con Cozad of Putnam, Lester Rock we'll and Miss Mary Sayles, both of Woodstock.
Putnam patriot., 1924-03-21
WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION

SATURDAY, MARCH 22 at l P. NJ. On the premises at 1fi Pomfret St: Household Furniture, consisting Of piano, cook stove, art square, rugs, desk. table. chairs. cot bed, bureau, wardrobe, lot of pictures, sewing ma chine. linoleum and other goods. Terms cash.
 JOSEPH PLEsSIs.
 u-I2 Administrator.
Putnam patriot., 1924-03-21
Card of Thanks

1 wish to thank all who SO kindly and thouRhtfully assisted during the illness and after the death of my sis-
Putnam patriot., 1924-03-21

ter. l also wish to thank all who sent flowers and letters of sympathy. Mir and Mrs. Stephen Doonan
 and Family.
Putnam patriot., 1924-03-21
Mrs. Victor chapdelains has re.

turned from two weeks visit in Bos- ton with Dr. Ernest Chapdelaine and Miss Edna Chapdelaine.
Putnam patriot., 1924-03-21

A whist party was held at the home of Mrs. Lester Joslin of kil- lingly avenue. Monday night. The prizes were won by Mrs. Chester Covell and Loren Stewart.
Putnam patriot., 1924-03-21

,, Walter C. Richards of Sam
 n Me who has been visiting her ioi1, iisser Mrs. Agnes Devine, the past lll i.,.s os..e. weeks. returned to her home Tuesday.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1924-08-14

crevasses in the mountainside. A | number of scenes in the Dawn pie | ture were taken around Mount No varupta and in the hot mud slopes at the edge of the valley.
 The streams flowing from Mt. Novarupta are so impregnated with iron, said MT. Gilley, that the water is as red as blood Stones and sand at the edge of the creek are painted red with iron oxide, and the water is unfit to drink. A big rock slide on the side of Mount Mageik is also flecked with iron to the extent that the mass is tinged with red.
 He deemed the most marvellous scenes to him were found right in the valley. Pastures in the valley floor are tinted in every conceivable color. In his opinion the valley is apparently hollow. When he col lected his samples of mud and rock he carried shovel, and when the ground was struck it rang with hollow sound reverberating for many feet When the tent pegs were driven and when a person stamped on the ground it gave out a hollow sound, audible for long distances.
 The Dead Forest passed on the way to and from the valley is one of the wonders of the trip. The forest is made up largely of cottonwood trees which have been totally denud- ed of foliage by the hail of pumice blown from Observation mountain. Shrubs as big as a mans wrist have been cut off level with the ground by the constant wearing of the pumice carried by the wind. The flying pumice encounterd was one of the discomforts of the trip en- countered by the travellers.
 MT. Gilley stated there are about half a dozen volcanos smoking all the time in the valley region. Mt. Martin is the most active and smokes continually.
 Gilley is anxious to line up an- other expedition for the valley this month. He declares August is fine time to make the trip. The cost for a party, tents, food and everything furnished would be about | $500 apiece from Katmai, not less | than five persons going. Where members do their own packing and furnish equipment the cost is con- siderably. Times.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1924-08-14
PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
SUNDAY, AUGUST 17, 1924

1030 Morning Worship
 12:OO Sunday School
 7:3O Evening Lecture: VITAL ITY OF CHARACTER" An encour- Sunday nights lecture on the para Lies and their place in the worlds didactic literature. Let the parables continue to impress their priceless worth on our minds as we contem- plate the one that deals specially with the development of character, Sunday evening at seven-thirty. Everybody welcome.
 Robert Joseph Diven, DID,, Minister
The Wrangell sentinel., 1924-08-14
CHURCHES
 ST. PHILIPS CHURCH
SUNDAY, AUGUST F

1O:3O A. M Morning prayer with sermon.
 7:30 P. M. Evening prayer. Theme, "The Masters Way of Ans wering Questions. Have you any questions that you desire to ask about the church, the Bible, or what the church teaches, or any thing that pertains to religion, write them, and hand them in as you enter the church, and they will Dc answered that evening. The success of a question box is to have questions ready, and we will try to answer them that evening.
 H. P Corser, Rector.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1924-08-14
Narrow Escape From Injury

Staff-Captain Carruthers who left here last week on Salvation Army work in Ketchikan and Brit ish Columbia, had a narrow escape from serious injury at Ketchikan last Saturday when he stepped on a loose board in the sidewalk and was preeipitated twelve feet to the beach. Most fortunately the tide was in the water being about two feet deep so that he escaped with minor bruises and cuts.