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Putnam patriot., 1924-10-24
773 NEW VOTERS
Putnam Leads Local Towns in MAX
ing" Voters This Fall

The great appeal to the voter which
the approaching presidential election
constitutes Is reflected IN the excep-
ti0hhily large number Of new voters
inside IN Putnam and surrounding
towns this year. In the five towns,
Eastford, Woodstock. Thompson, POM
fret and Putnam. there have been 773
new voters made. In Putnam alone
1su have taken the electors oath
III Eastford there have been thirty
two nee voters made. or these very
great majority have been enrolled on
the Republican caucus list. In Poni-
FRET there have been sixty-four 10 APP
pear before the seiectmen and town
clerk 10 90 through the process 70 be-
coming electors. To about twenty
Democrats fbafa have been forty Re-
puhlirans IN that town.
In Woodstock i3i new voters have
been made These figures are cred
il % the diligence ~ elubs and other
agencies there striving % get the vote
out on election day. A majority are
on the Republican list. Thompson Sc
ieetmen and town clerk have made fif-
ty-seven voters. twenty-nine Of whom
registered A. Republicans. nineteen as
Democrats, ard nine had no party
preference.
This section Of Connecticut is add
mitiedly Republican. and hence that
party benefits the more through the
addition of nearly 500 names 70 the
voting list.
Putnam patriot., 1924-10-24
FURRIER Is FINED

l. s. Usher, manager Of furrier's
establishment here. was fined SEQ and
costs IN Putnam city court Thursday
morning. when found guilty Of viola
ton Of the state law regarding en-.
ployment Of minor females. The law
states that. an eight hour working day
is the maximum IN such cases. There
were three separate counts against
Usher, on all Of which be was found
guilty. Judge ~ II. Geissler assessed
the accused $50 on each count and an
additional sf0.1a costs Of court
Mr. I.isberis establishment on the
second iioar Of the Woife-kRmlnsky
block was visited a short time ago BY
Il representative Of the state who
warned him Of the law violation of
which h. Waa guilty. bat said he was
net aware 81 until the situation had
been fully explained % him.
Putnam patriot., 1924-10-24
PUTNAM w. c. T. U. MEETS
Members Elect Mrs. Fox President
Hear Annual Reports Of Officers

The W. c. T. U. held is annual
meeting Monday afternoon IN the
community room Of the Putnam Say
ings Bank. The following officers
were chosen for the years President,
Hrs. J. O. Fox. first Wa president.
Mrs. Leon Walker; second vice prcsi-
dent. Mrs. W. J Bartlett; treasurer,
Mrs. W. II. Tyler; corresponding SEC
rotary. Miss Helen Scanned; record
ing secretary, Mrs. r. b. Packard
chairman press work, Mrs. Jennie
leonard chairman flower committee,
Miss r. r. Fox; chairman Sunday
sehool work, Miss Cunningham. chair
man eenngeliStie work, Mrs. Durfeei
chairman mcdica! temperance, Mrs.
Dawson.
Reports OF the various departments
were read. During the year the sum
Of SIG SIS has been taken into the
treasury. Some Of this has been used
10 meet . part Of the expenses u the
State ". e. =. =. Donations have
been made 10 the Salvation Army, the
Fresh Air Fund. and also 10 the Red
Cross.
After the reports had been read
Mrs. Walker gave very interesting
account ~ the State VI. q. I. ". con-
vention which she attended IN Bristol.
Putnam patriot., 1924-10-24
PUTNAM BAPTISTS
DISMISS PASTOR
Meeting Wednesday Sets Three
Months For Termination
of Passionate

At meeting Of members Of the
First Baptist church Of Putnam on
Wednesday evening, held at the
church, il was voted TO terminate the
pastorate of Rev John {. Stoddard.
who during the past three years has
been the pastor of the church. There
were those present al the meeting
who were opposed to the action that
was taken, but a majority Of the
church members present. favored and
they therefore caused the motion 70
prevail.
1t was stated today that according
to the motion that was adopted. Rev.
Mr.. Stoddard's pastorate is TO be con
cluded within three months.
Putnam patriot., 1924-10-24
SHOW THE COVERED WAGON"
NEXT WEEK AT DANIELSON

The announcement that 1.-THE Gov
erred Wagon" i 10 be shown al the
0rnhegm theaire in Danielson next
Monday. Tuesday and "Wednesday.
Wili BE- Of interest 10 any who did
not see the picture when lt was shown
here or may wish 70 see Il agair.
The s. A. Amusement Company which
owns the Danielson theatre ~ well
- he Bradley and Victory theatres
here, also announces that the same
orchestra which played during the
picture here. viii furnish the music
Tor the showing Al Danielson.
Putnam patriot., 1924-10-24
ELLIS BRINGING SUIT
FOR HEAVY DAMAGE
Bridgeport Man Injured In
Auto Accident Seeks S25,-
900
Iii. Employer, Jos. Miller, Defendant
Crash Kills Jos. Caisse

Papers will be served in few days
on Joseph Miller, proprietor of the
American Eagle lunch in the S2h, 600
damage suit instituted against him
by Thomas Ellis, severely injured "a
week ago when an automobile driven
by Miller was concerned in an acct
dent near Perryville.
After the accident, in which Joseph
Caisse Of Putnam was killed and two
others injured. Ellis was patient at
the Day kimball Hospital for about
two weeks. recovering from fractures
Of enc leg, eollarbone. and hand For
a time il was doubtful II his hand
could be saved, but this was accom-
pished. though its usefulness was
diminished.
The suit is filed through a firm os
attorneys in Bridgeport, which city Is
Ellis home. II Is charged that by bis
operation Of the car Miller was re-
sponsibie for the accident and eonse-
quent injury 10 Ellis, for which
damages Of S25, 900 are asked. On
behalf Of the driver IL has been said
that he was driving carefully and that
some defect in the mechanism Of the
car was responsible for It's leaving
the road, crashing through the state
highway fence. topuling over an en-
bankment and ending up against a
tree. Prior To his injury Ellis had
been an cmpioye in Miller's lunch cart
here. Joseph Caisse, the man killed
IN the crash. and Earl Ballard, who
escaped injury. were also employed At
the lunch room. the latter, however,
only on part time.
Putnam patriot., 1924-10-24
CAPITAL STOCK $4,000
Careill Trust Co, lneorporators To
Seek Charter on New. 6

Capital stock for the proposed Car
pill Trust Company has been set at
sib0.00O, by the fourteen men inter
ested in the formation ~ the trust
company here
The men interested in the forma-
ton II the company have secured
Thursday. November 6. as the date
for the hearing on the application for
the trast company 10 do business here.
This hearing il to be before the state
banking commission AZ the Old senate
Chamber in Hartford az o'clock IN
the afternoon.
Those working for the formation Of
The trust company feel that they are
making satisfactory progress toward
its opening They maintain their
statement that the trust company
does not intend 70 interfere IN any
way with the Citizens National Bank.
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Secretary John n Corb~ts Of the
Y n. &. A. VIII attend the oller
Bovs' conference held in Meriden oyee
hc weekend
Putnam patriot., 1924-10-24
MISS BESSIE BIoXHAM NEW
CLERK AT LOCAL HOSPITAL

Miss Bessie Bloxham is now the
clerk and hookkeeper at the Day
kimbal Hospital succeeding Miss
Myrtle Liljegren. who resigned after
holding that position FOR two years in
order to take a trip 70 California.
She viii make an extended visit on
the west coast, and nag make her
home there permanently.
The new bookkeeper Is sister Of
Miss Nellie BloXham, the hospital
superintendent. and has been living
in Jersey City, n. ]
Putnam patriot., 1924-10-24
PAY STOCK ASSESSMENT
Majority Of National Bank ShArehold.
.ers Meet Initial 2sec InstalIment

There was due and payable 10 Re-
ee.ver George NJ. Coffin Of the wreck
ed First National Bank, on Monday.
the first 25 percent installment OF the
100 percent assessment against the
$50 shares Of the bank, owned chief
~ in this section.
Mr.. Coffin stated that the great
majority Of the 1875 owners of the
total 81 $50 nan worth ~ stock
paid the initial installment on the due
date. There were some who did not
pay Mr.. Coffin declined to state
VINO had or who hadn't paid or Ia
disclose the total of cash realized by
the collection of the installment.
II is intimated that proper steps
will be taken to determine the rea.
son why some payments due Monday
were not received.
Putnam patriot., 1924-10-24

Arthur ] Faucher returned ffom a
hunting trip in the woods Of Wood
stock On Thursday with fine pheas-
ant. thsrty-seven inches long The
bird WAS taken 10 Bacon's store on
pomfret street. from where II WIS
sent Away 10 be mounted Stanley
Bacon. manager Of the store. called
the bird one Of the best ne had even
seen. aud wishes to keep II for exhibi-
tinn ana DISPLAY purposes. Another
pheasant which Mr. Fauehsr brought
home last week was not quite as large.
Putnam patriot., 1924-10-24
LEGION TO MEET
Ex-Serviee Men Asked to Attend I'm
pertant Meeting Next Monday

Exzservice men are asked to be
preseht at meeting of Anselm
Mayotte Post No. -. American Lee
gion. next Monday night, Oct. 27. in
the Chamber of Commerce rooms
Important matters pertaining To vel.
fare Of the Post and the Legion will
be discussed. II is hoped that many
will attend and present their views.
MICHAEL L. WHITE,
Vice Commander.
Sheriff Charles A. Gates of Will
mantle was in Putnam Thursday
Putnam patriot., 1924-10-24
MAKE FINAL REPORT
Superior ceur. May Today Wind M
Manhssset Co. Reeeivership

At the session Of the Superior court
it Willimaniic today. it is probable
the receivership Of the Manhasset
Manufacturing Co.. Of Putnam. will
be terminated. Counsel for the cor
poration were expected 10 appear in
court this morning 10 present a state
ment Of finances which il ia hoped
will lead TO the closing of the reeeiv-
ership insofar as Connecticut is con-
cerned
Adjustment Of the affairs Of the
textile concern has been of necessity
a long process. for the receivers and
their counsel have been anxious to
realize the greatest possible amount
from the assets. The Manhasset Com
nany, which was Putnams biggest
industrial concern until forced TO
close BY the depression in 1920 gave
employment to 700 to 500 hands in
its period Of greatest prosperity.
The company also had mill at
Taunton. Mass, and receivers We're
appointed in that state also.
Putnam patriot., 1924-10-24

George F.. Perry Of East Grove
street. who is still under observation
at ST. Vincent's Hospital. Worcester.
j. reported to be improving and il IL
thought that no operation viii be
necessary.
Putnam patriot., 1924-10-24

MIR. and Mrs. c. s. Andem, who
have been spending several months at
their cottage az North Beach. Hamp-
ton, y. H.. have returned 60 their
home on Grove street.
Putnam patriot., 1924-10-24

What has finally been accomplished
hy the members Of the citizens com
New Britain herald., 1924-06-19
FirpO Will Fight if He
 Can Name Referee

New York, June l9. -- Demands fror Luis Angel It'rpo that he re. cei,e an advance Of s1o,o00 in South America, have the privilege Of select ing his own referee and be guaran- teed protection against court litiea- ton may interfere with plan. for A bout in August in Jersey City be- tween the Argentine and Harry Wills. according to Promoter Tex Rickard. Reports of Firpo's demands were confirmed by Rickard yesterday At the same time Eickard announced he had been advised that Juan Hons. his representative in South America, is preparing ts return to this country In the event that Firpo fails 10 accept terms Rickard said he would seek 10 have Champion Jack Dempsey defend his title against Wills this fall without first putting Wills through trial bout
New Britain herald., 1924-06-19
DOES IS HOLE COURSE
 FOUR TIMES IN A DAY
Chicago Golfer Makes IL In BOG Strokcs--s.ets Record For En.
 durance Playing

Chicago, June i9,--A remarkable display of golfnr ability and stamina vas made yesterday by Bob White. Q Chicago youth, who played the four IS hole links of the Olympia fields country club in a day tournament with 5os strokes, never playing the same hole twice.
 All four of the courses are difficult, the western open championship har- ing been played on courses one and two and the fourth course having been pronounced by experts as the most difficult among the i0s golf links in Chicago. Young White, who has figured as a slight high school golfer, went the full 2s mile route without excessive fatigue.
 White scored the course in 15-5s- Ts-s2-Sns.
 In the recent national open cham pionship at Detroit, Cyril Walker won with 2a7 for 7s holes and took two days for ihe four rounds Of the same links. White in 1n hours of constant play ur hin and down. through woods and over creek some 20 times, was only few strokes worse.
 \ time record was set for the mara thon by Tom wslh and D. ]. o'Con- uer. who took eight hours and % minutes for the 72 holes.
New Britain herald., 1924-06-19
Lou Gehrig Said to Have
 Set Home Run Record

Hartford, June fs.-whats is be- iievcd 10 be the record for knocking out home runs in successive playing days has been made by Lou Gehrie. first hsseman Of the Hartford Eastern league club.
 Gehrig made six homers in The same number Of days. startinE June 12 and making the sixth yes- terday. Monday Hartford did not play. Gchrig, who belongs to fhs Yankees, is one of The sensations Of the league He has IS homers 10 his credit so far this season. being tied with Jack Rosnr. of the Worcester club. This number equals Babe Ruth's record.
New Britain herald., 1924-06-19
Moody Is Suspended for
 Fighting Harry Greb

Nsr York June 19--Trsnk Mooo,, English niddleHeirht. and a licensed boxer in this state. wss suspended in. definitely by the state athletic conn fnission for engaging in bout with Harry Greb. worlds middleueighi champion. at Waterbury. on June Is. Greb is pnder ban in this state fol- towing his suspension in Massachu- setts and the New York solons ruled that licensed boxers must not par ticipate in contest with the title holder while he is under the ban.
New Britain herald., 1924-06-19
.NATIONAL-AMERICAN
 LEAGUE BALL GAMES
,Continued from Preceding Page)
NATIONAL LEAGUE
Pirates I, Braves !

Boston, June 13.-Excellent pitch- ing by Emil Yde enabled Pittsburgh
 to take the final game of the series
 from Boston here yesterday. to 3. With Larry Benton on the mound the
 Braves were leading to as they entered the eighth inning. In that inning four punched hits of Pirates, one of them a triple by Maranville, produced three runs, deciding the game. The score:
New Britain herald., 1924-06-19
Ferguson Is Signed to
 Fight Carson Again

Tracey Ferguson, of Northford, was signed yesterday for his third bout with Kid Carson, of Holyoke. The Northford constable and the Holyoke slam-bang artist will clash at Waterbury week from last night in the main ten-round bout of the Waterbury Sporting club
 Carson has built up quite a fol- lowing and reputation in this state. He has met Young Leonard on sev- eral occasions as well as Ferguson. His first bout with Ferguson. which came as a semi-inal to the Kaplan- Garcia affair in New Haven. resulted in victory for the Massachusetts fighter. The second. on the Greb- Moody card, resulted in draw.
New Britain herald., 1924-06-19
sr COMMERCIAL ALLEYS

The weekly roll off was held al the Commercial alleys last night with about 30 men taking part. Some fine scores were turned in and the com- petition was exceedingly keen. The prize winners were as follows: First prize. sanio: second prize. Charles; third prize, Tutko: fourth prize, DaVe
 Tomorrow night at the Commercial alleys. Ed. Anderson and Thompson Of this city. will come together in state league bowling match. The winner of the match will occupy third place in the league standing.
New Britain herald., 1924-06-19

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X Freak Game by Mir. Johnson

Walter Johnson never pitched a freakier game in his life than that in which he beat Jack Chcsbro on June 19, 1909. New York hit Walter safely only three times, and the Big Moose famed 10 Yankee batters. But, interiarded in this performance were seven walks that Walter gave, one batsman whom he hit and four wild pitches that he heaved. Nico- demus Altrock played night field for seven innings. had all of one fielding chance and spilled it. The score:
 Washington,
New Britain herald., 1924-06-19
Nanr. AIn,ost Tnins

LuptOn. Colo After giving conAid- erable thought 10 the matter, names kave been provided for the three trip- ftts Of Mr. and Mrs. John CIs uson, Lee. Leo and Leon were the names chosen for the babies. with afphsbeti- cal additions which -ilI cause them to bs known at Lee A.. Leo E. and Leon C. Clazsor,
New Britain herald., 1924-06-19
Cubs 8, Thillies J

Philadelphia. June l9.--Aldridge held Philadelphia to six hits yesterday and Chicago bstted out q to . vic tory. Betts started for the Phillics and was hit freely in the initial inning. the Cubs piling Up a three run lead which was too much for. the home team 10 overcome. Grantham and Cotter led the attack for the visitors with three hits apiece. Score:
New Britain herald., 1924-06-19
IsIsis 2, Dotlgcrs [

Brooklyn. N. r., June ia,--Bill Doaks made his debut in the box for Brooklyn yesterday and pitched a strong game. But Pete Donohua twirlei a shade better and Cincinnati broke the Dodgers winning streak by a score Of to 1. \ close decision at the plate by Umpire Moran gave Cincinnati its first run. The other was earned on RoDsh's double and Bress- ler's single. Score.
New Britain herald., 1924-06-19

T-a hass bit. Foush; sacrilice, Duncan; douhie ria.s olson and Fournier; olson High and Foufnier tet; left on bases Gin -inuaii 1 Brooklyn 9; base or balls. of ponnhus I struck out. hv ltunohua I {. Dnsk 2; wild pitch. Don"hus. umpifes. Moran and Ri1lsr. time i:sa.
New Britain herald., 1924-06-19
Giants Win

New York. June i9.-Wayland Dean pitched brilliantly against St. Louis yesterdsy and the Giants eon, 3 to 1, making it three straight from the Cardinals. bean yielded four hits. two Of which weie bv Hornsby. Tn addition. the Sew York pitcher hit 2 home run. The score.
New Britain herald., 1924-06-19

inning.
 z-Batted for Chesbro in the ninth inning.
 Washington ..... Q02 O10 0O4-7 New York ...... 900 300 OO1-4
 Two-base hits, Mcbride 2, Laporte, Browne, Hemphil, Milan, Conroy; sacrifice hits. Mcbride, Conroy, Aus tin; stolen bases, kleinow. Browne, Knight; double play. Knights, La porte, Chase; struck out, by Johnson 10, Chesbro 1; bases on Balls off Johnson ', Chesbro 3 hit by pitcher. by Johnson l, Chesbro 2; wild pitches. Johnson 4; umpires, Kerin and Sher- idan; time. l:j7.
New Britain herald., 1924-06-19

kipke has been twinkler in three sports--football, baseball and basket ball. He earned nine letters, more than any Michigan athlete has accrued in the last 20 years. On the gridiron, dia- mond and court, the Wolverine was the outstanding star on Maize and Blue machines.
 Martineau. during his three years If varsity competition at Minnesota, vast the Gophers' acc in football. A fashy. speedy back. Earrs gal1ops through opposing teams were tho big noise in the Northmen's offensive. Martineau made Camps first All- America eleven last fall. At Minnesota. hs.is ranked with such stars as "In- dian" Kogers, Johnny McGovern, and so on.
New Britain herald., 1924-06-19
tied for IIaincs in Sth.
 NEW NnEE

Two base hit, liornsby; home run Dean; double plays, Cooncy, Hornsby and Mueller; Gouzales and Hornsby; left on bases New. York :; St. Louis 5: base on balls off Haines l; off Delaney 2; off Dean 2: struck out, hy iTaines 5; by Dean {; hits off Haines $ in : off Delaney in 1; passed ball, Gonzales I: losing pitcher Haines; umpires Sveeny, Mo Cormick and Hart; time 1:57
New Britain herald., 1924-06-19
FOND ELECTED CAPTAIN

Boston. June 1s.-"Ducky" Pond or Torring'on. Conn, Of the class Of ie15 was last night elected captain of ths Vale baseball team for 1sz5. Fond was first string pitcher this Year
New Britain herald., 1924-06-19
Baseball Review
EASTERN LEAGUE
Yesterdays Results

Hartford g, Worcester '. Waterbury 4, Albany 3. New Haven C, Bridgeport (1o in- nings).
 Springfield T, Pittsield 3.
New Britain herald., 1924-06-19
BOSTON

Totals Si si ls Q N- Battd for Rertsn ln sth. Milan for pNril ia Sh,
 NAN-- Rated for Powell in ath.
 Ran for Mchnls in sth. Pittsburgh ..............n n0a no n50 1. Boston ..............,,,s s0A nO0 nni-s Two base hits, Wright, Carey Mann; three base hi', Maransllo; stolen bases rutler: dnuhle plaSs, Wright to MAranyiile tn Grimm; 'fiefncy tn Bancroft to Mctnns Moore 'o NarHnNills to Grimm; left on bases Pittsburgh Si Boston Q; base on balls. GIT Rentun 5i sltutk out hy ide :, by Benton q hits nf Benton, II in Si of Too- ney 1 in | hit log pitcher by Yde tManrt ,osing pitcher, Bcnton umprcs, rfirman, .oBay and 2uigeE3 time iiii,
New Britain herald., 1924-06-19
PHILADELPHIA
, Rated for s,einsd.r in s,h

sr Bntted for llolke in sth.
 Chicago ....,,..,,,,,,...S0 800 oso sli--a Philadelphia ,.,......,. .a0h 00o osn.--
 Two base hits, Grantham, Cotter, liar. per, z; three base hit Heethcote, double plays, Friherg 70 Grau'ham 10 cotter; Hol- locher to Grantham 10 Cotter; Ford to Sand ta uolke; left on bases, ChieHgo C; Phila- dalrhia {; hase on balls, nH Adrihss q of Stcna1er { struck out hy Aldridga 8; hv Steinader s; hifs nf RPttS iu t-1. off 3teinader in s-5; off Huhhcll ! in |: losing pitcher Rstl,, umpirss klem and Wilson; time :i1,
New Britain herald., 1924-06-19
The Standing
Games Tslay

New York at Boston.
 Chicago at Philadelphia Cincinnati at Brooklyn
New Britain herald., 1924-06-19
The Standing
Games Today

Syracuse at Baltimore Toronto at Jersey City Buffalo al Newark
 Rochester at Reading
New Britain herald., 1924-06-19

A lawyer in Manchester, England, keeps his automobile in the library of his office.
New Britain herald., 1924-06-19
The Standing
Games Today

Games Today Worcester at Hartford. New Haven at Waterbury. Bridgeport at Albany. Pittsfeld at Springfield.
New Britain herald., 1924-06-19

Workman for the three seasons was practically the Ohio State football team. Fast afoot. quick thinker, brainy and a clever dodger in an open field, Workman's ability to lug the leather for sppreciable sdtances formed the piece de resistance in the Buckeyes efforts 10 score points.
New Britain herald., 1924-06-19
AMERICAN LEAGUE
Yesterdays I,rstI,y

Yesterdays Resuhs cleveland 6, New York 5. Detroit 5, Boston 2. Washington i, Chicago {, g.. Louis 5, Philadelphia O.
New Britain herald., 1924-06-19
NATIONAL LEAGUE
NestertIay's Results

Nesterday's Results New York 5, St. Louis 1. Chicago 9, Philadelphia :. Pittsburgh {, Boston 8. Cincinnati 2. Brooklyn i.
New Britain herald., 1924-06-19
INTERNATIONAL LEAGUE
Yesterdays Results

Yesterdays Results Syracuse 5, Baltimore |. Toronto 3. Jersey City I. Jersey City 3. Toronto 9. Buffalo II, Newark 2. Heading :, Rochester tfirst rameD.
 Rochester 3, Reading tsccond game).