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Putnam patriot., 1924-07-25
FOUR CONCERTS ON
 UNION SQUARE SOON
Merchants of Putnam An nounee Public Entertain
 ments For August
Bands to Play Wednesday Nights--
 Dancing as Customary

OH the evenings pf tut ibuf VI sh nesdays in August public band con certs will be held on Union square, through the courtesy and generosity of downtown merchants. The plan followed during the two previous years will be in vogue again this sea son, except that the concerts will start fifteen minutes later than customary. The opening number will be played at s.45 o'clock.
 Decision to hold the concerts this season was reached on Wednesday at a meeting of the merchants com mittee of the Chamber of Commerce. Ralph X. Bugbee and A. F. Ralston were named to take charge of ar engagements.
 This season concerts will be given by the Putnam City band formerly the Manhasset band) and the Band of North Grosvenordale. The Putnam band will give the first concert and the North Grosvenordale musicians will furnish the music for the second evenings entertainment.
 As usual. Union square will be flooded with light through the install lation of two large searchlights. on poles in front of the Putnam Ina. The searchliRhts are the property of the Putnam Light X Power Co.,. and will be loaned by that concern, which will also have them installed
 The merchants supporting the con certs will also provide meal. which will be spread upon the macadam about the watering trough, the meal serving the same purpose as does wax when spread on a pine dancing floor. The bands will play q generous number of popular dance numbers and if young people do this year as they did Inst season, hundreds of couples will enjoy dancing in the open air, on the four evenings on which the bands will play.
Putnam patriot., 1924-07-25
RoTARIAN.s OUTING
Win Co to Jewett City With Ladies
 on July 3lst

Members of the Putnam Rotary club will 20 to Jewett City on July 3ist for an all day outing to be held in association with the various other Rotary clubs of this district including Norwich, New London and Williman- tic. An extensive program has been arranged for the day including base hall game between teams from the Putnam and Willimantie clubs at 10, 30 A. m. Dinner will be served at Ills standard time. There will be tennis and bathing and bowling and various other diversions for the visi- tors and in the evening an orchestra will provide music for dancing. War ren Averill is in charge of arrange ments for the Putnam club.
 At the meeting of the club on Wednesday there was a hearty vel come for Judge Lucius II. Fuller who was present at the meeting for the first time in many months.
Putnam patriot., 1924-07-25
SUES FOR DIVORCE

Mrs. Ethel C. MeGlynn of Putnam, has filed, through her attorneys. Tor rey X Geissler, tn the Superior court chambers here, a petition for a di- vDrce from Michael Bertram MeGIynn C Groveviile, x. J. The couple was mi ffied on Aug. ig. 1919, the bride af he marriage being Miss Ethel C.. Chadwick. Mrs. McGlynn alleges in her petition that her husband has been cruel to her since Jan. 1, 1920
 The parers in the case are returnable fo the Winaham County Superior court the first Tuesday in September.
Putnam patriot., 1924-07-25
ELKs EXHIBIT PRIZES
Den of Harmony" on View in Byrne
 Co. Show Window

On exhibition in one of the Byrne Company's windows this past week has been the Den of Harmony" a beautiful and complete parlor set to be given at the Willimantic Elks' far this fall. The set attracted the attention of many people. It was sent here by the Willimantic Elks la assist the Putnam brothers "a selling tickets on it. A beautiful Wasserman piano, excellent Radiola, Victroia. beautiful davenport and easy ch,urs. lamps and chandeliers, large grandeather's < clock, carpets. tables. and other items necessary to the furnishing of the parlor are included in the set.
 The Whimantic fair will be held oh Augus, 2e. 20, and 30, anG on Labor Day, September |. Since Putnam has no Elks' fai this year, doubtless many from Putnam will make the trip to Willimlntic some evening while the big time there is in session.
Putnam patriot., 1924-07-25
CAUsEY-T
Fomer Local Clergyman. 70. to Wed
 Widow. Also 70

II will probably be of interest to the older residents of Putnam to read in Thursdays issue of Boston paper the announcement of the marriage of Rev. Leon r. Causey. a Methodist clergyman in Springfield and Mrs. George Thomas. Mir. Causey was pastor at St. Luke's church in Lynn thirty years ago and ofiiciated at the wedding of Mir and Mrs. George Thomas at that time. Since then Mir. Thomas ard Mr. Causey's wife have died. He was pastor in Putnam at the old Methodist church from 1880 to 1882. Rev. James B. Tregaskis following him and Rev. J. C. Gowan preceded him.
 Both MT. Causey and Mrs. Thomas are 70 years of age.
Putnam patriot., 1924-07-25
FALLS FROM HAY NOW
Stanley Rose of Worcester Severely
 Injured at Phoenixville

While assisting in the having at his unele's summer home in Phoenix vile, yesterday afternoon, Stanley Rose. seventeen years, old, nephew of Dr. and Mrs. Rose of Worcester, fell from the now in the barn. He landed on a sharp stick, which pene- trated his jaw and entered his mouth, causing a painful and severe wound. He was taken to the Day Kimball Hospital where proper steps were taken to guard against any adverse
Putnam patriot., 1924-07-25
PARISH WILL HONOR
 REV. FIR. DONNELLY
St. Joseph's Church Pastor, Twenty-Five Years Priest,
 to Celebrate
Many Priests to Be Guests at North
 GrosvenordaIe Event

Members of St. Joseph's church. North Grsovenordale. will unite next Sunday in paying a loving tribute to their pastor. Rev. Bernard NJ. Don nelly. who on that day will have rounded out twenty-five years service as a priest.
 Father Donnelly's silver anniver- sary of his ordination to the priest hood will be marked formally at the 10 o'clock mass on Sunday morning. On that occasion Rev. Fr. keefe Of Taftville will deliver a sermon in English. and Rev Fr. Dessereau of 0ccum will give a sermon in French. Members of all societies of the parish will attend mass in body. in tribute to Fr. Donnelly and the notable oe- easion the service will mark.
 Celebration in Evening
 In the evening there will be a special program on the paroehial sehoel grounds, to be attended by many priests from this vicinity and parishioners of St. Joseph.s church. The program has been arranged with out consulting Father Donneliy. as some of the events of the occasion are intended as surprises to him. Selec- tions by the band and other musical numbers are planned
 Father Donnelly was ordained a priest twenty-five years ago, and four teen years ago became pastor of St. Joseph's church, succeeding Rev. Fr. Cooney. who had been there for twen- ty-seven years. During these years the parish has grown greatly in nunt- bers of souls and many changes have been made in the physical state of the parish. outstanding features being the erection of the present beautiful church in 1910, the parochial school and reetory.
 Fr Donnelly Hard Worker
 Father Donnelly has worked ar dently for the spiritual state of his flock and has enjoyed marked sue cess in securing remarkable eoopera- tion from his people in erecting need ed structures and meeting their cost.
 People of the parish dearly love their pastor, and have, on numerous occasions during his stay with them, demonstrated their affection for him. 1t Is with pleasure, therefore, that they seize this new opportunity Of manifesting their regard for him and will carry out their plans Tn this re gard on the occasion of the twenty fifth anniversary celebration of Fa- ther Donnelly's being elevated to the priesthood.
Putnam patriot., 1924-07-25
CHILD FAMILY REUNION
I Eth Biennial Gathering to Be Held
 on August 2l

The twelfth biennial reunion of the Child family will be held at Roseland Park. Thursday, August 2i Notices are being sent out by the secretary of the family association, C. H. killam of East Woodstock, to all the mem hers, with the hope that they will be on hand for the reunion. Some of those invited make their homes as far distant as California. Those in charge of the reunion are bending their ef- forts toward making it an event which those present will long re- member. A basket lunch will be served at noon.
Putnam patriot., 1924-07-25
MRS. CARPENTER DIES
Conduct Funeral Today For Putnam
 Oldest Resident-Aged si

The last sad rites for Mrs. Emily A. Carpenter, 9i years old, probably Putnam's oldest woman resident, was held this afternoon at ? o'clock at her late home On Center street, when her funeral vas held with many relatives and friends in attendance. The service was in charge Of Rev. Nathan F. Burton, paItor of the Me- tkodist church. who m his eulogy voiced worcs of praise of Mrs. Car pontcr's long and useful lifa and Of her Christian characteristics, which Y gre manifested in man, ways, as her relatives and friends can attest. Burial took place in Grove Street cemetery. Many beautiful floral tributes were placed on the grave. The bearers were David Flagg, Harry and Augustus Cutler and John l.. Carpenter
 Mrs. Carpenter died "Wednesday after being confined to her bed but few weeks However, before hav- ing to take to her bed, she had been in feeble health and had not been able Co get out of doors for a long time. The end was due to ripe old age.
 She was q native of West Wood stock. where she was born on Aug. s, 1888. the daughter of Moses and Marcia Chandler. When she was fourteen years of age she went with her parents Co live in Webster but remained there but one year, coming from there to Putnam. where she had made her home ever since. This period was about 76 years. making her probably the oldest ersident of Putnam.
 On Jar i. 1852 she married John Carpenter, vho died about twenty five years ago. Mr Carpenter for '. ars Xas Iutnam's larg,s. contrac tor aad railder. Four children were burn tf' thrm, three If whom sur vive. They are J Richlri Carpenter of this city. s. Earle Carpenter of Boston and Mrs. Hattie ]. Bowen of this city. There are also two grand children, Mrs. Kenneth C. Ballard of Winthrop, Mass, and Miss Flea nor C. Carpenter of Putnam.
Putnam patriot., 1924-07-25
LEASE PoMFRET HOUSE
Mir. and Mrs. Vonsiatsky Take Swain
 Residence

Charles Field Swain has leased to Mir. and Mrs. Anastase Vonsiataky of Thompson and Ridley Park Pa, hia residence on Pomfret street. Hr and Mrs. Nousintsky will move into the house on September lsl and ~sil occupy 1t for a year. They are at present staying at Carolyn Hall, Thompson. with Mrs. Vonsiatsky's mother, Mrs. Norman B. Ream, who has been critically ili for several months.
Putnam patriot., 1924-07-25

the original women's advisory commit tee of the republican state central committee. which was appointed by Chairman Rorabaek. She became the first woman member of the state com mittee from the Twenty-Eighth Dis triet when, in 1922. the state eonyen- ton enlarged the committee to pro vide a place for a woman as well as man from each senatorial district. Before that, she had become the first
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Putnam patriot., 1924-07-25
NEW PAINTING PROCESS
Buick Service Station 10 Install Dueo
 System in Near Future

There will be soon installed in the garage and service station of the Putnam Buick Sales Co. Inc, machinery and equipment for paint ing automobiles by the Duco process The system is one perfected by the Dupont interests and Is now several years old and therefore q proven success. The paint Is not put on the ear with a brush, but Is sprayed on by means of a compressed air s'paint gun" Everett Packard, foreman of the service station is now in Boston studying the system at an automobile painting factory.
Putnam patriot., 1924-07-25
LOCAL HORSE WINS
Hilltop Stables Trotter. Fair Worthy. Furnish Greenfield Feature Race

In the first race in the Bay State Circuit run at Greenfield Wednesday, Fair Worthy, owned by the Hilltop Stables of Putnam. in which Dr. V. T. Baldwin and Frank T. Witman are part owners. was the winner after four fast and exceptionally close heats. The race was over a three quarter mile stretch. and the Putnam horse made time records of l.36 lA |, 1.37h. i.39 and l.39A.
 This horse has been the property of the Putnam men only since this spring, its purchase being negotiat- ed just before Memorial Day. It Is a young trotter, and looks Co have a bright future. Peter Boriei. q trot- ter, and also the property of Hilltop Stables. Is expected to make good records in later races this season.
 John o. Fox Is the owner of Pa tience Nol0, which will start racing at Worcester next Wednesday.
Putnam patriot., 1924-07-25
Patriot Cup Is Presented
 To Winner by GOUernor
CHIEF EXECUTIVE, GUEST AT CAMP WOODSTOCK YES TERDAY AFTERNOON TENDERS AWARDS
 TO ALLEN GRAY OF NEW YORK
Tempeon Gives Practical Talk to Campers300 Adults
 Assemble. Witness Field and Aquatic Sports

The presence of Governor Charles A. Templeton. excellent weather. a crowd of several hundred people, the award of The Patriot cup to Allen Gray of New York City. fine speak ing program. water and land sports, were the features of Governors Day, observed yesterday at Camp Wood stock on Black Pond, Woodstock Val ley.
 The crowd began to arrive early in the day and by mid afternoon between
Putnam patriot., 1924-07-25
VIM. WHEATON FILES
 SUIT FOR SlO,OoO
Brings Action Under Note as Administrator of Fathers
 Estate
East Hartford. Springfield and Xii. nagly Men Are Made Defendants

William F. Wheaton. as admiui- strator of the estate of his later fla ther. Edgar NJ. Wheaton, has filed suit for SI0.000 against Urban A. Morash and Charles c Price of East Hartford: George Lampson of Spring field, Mass, and Ralph Tracy of Xiii lnglv The case Is based on a note for Si0.000 entered into by Mir. Wheaton's father and George A. Fawley of plainfeld. where Mr. Wheaton loaned the money and took as security a mortgage on the so-call- cd Wheaton Farm or "Wayside Farm" Attorneys Torrey & Geissler represent Mir Wheaton.
 Fawley Negotiates Note
 In his petition Mir. Wheaton sets forth that on Jan. c, 1920 George 4. Fawley of Plainfield owed the late E. NJ Wheaton the sum of S10.000. which had been loaned to the latter as shown by a promissory note Mir. Wheaton says he possesses, that the late Mir. Wheaton. to secure the note, accepted a mortgage of St0.000 on the "Wayside Farm, south of Putnam
 The complaint goes on to say that later Fawley sold the farm to Messrs. Lampson and Price, subject Go the mortgage on the property. Still later. the com aiat states. Messrs Price and Lampson conveyed the property in question to MT. Morash, the latter agreeing, the legal papers on file state, that he would asume the mortgage. This fact, it is stated. is contained in the deed of sale.
 Sells Part of Farm
 On May IS, 1920 William E. Whea- ton. as administrator of his fathers estate, quit claimed a portion of the farm and applied the si.500 secured through the sale. to reducing the S10.000 note
 MT Wheaton asks court for either a strict foreclosure on the mortgage or decree of sale. MT Wheaton states further that since the note in question was negotiated. there have accrued about $500 in insurance and $500 in taxes, which he states are due him in addition to the balance Of the sf0.000 note.
 The case is returnabie to the Wind ham County Superior court the first Tuesday in September.
Putnam patriot., 1924-07-25
THIEF TAKES BANKS
Unknown Person Steals Children's Pennies From George Annis' Home

George Annis reported to the po- lice Sunday that sometime Saturday someone entered his home, intent upon taking any valuables that came to hand All that the thief apparent ly desired were three small savings banks containing the pennies, nickels and dimes of three of the children of Mir. and Mrs. Annis. He estimates that the banks contained about s2. He has no idea who took the banks or how the thief got into the house and out, without breaking a window or being observed.
 Harry Countrys spent the past week visiting friends in Springfield.
Putnam patriot., 1924-07-25
SERVICES AT ST. PHILIPS
Rev. J. '. Langton of Jacksonville
 H., to Ofieiata Sunday

Rev. J. ?. Laneton of Jacksonville. lll., who is paying a visit with rela- lives at St0rfs, will olliciate at the morning service of worship at St. Philips church next Sunday at i0.45 o'clock The Rev Mir. Langt0n will preach and administer communion The choir will sing and t is hoped that q large number of nari4h.Sss-ru will be present to greet Rev. Mir Langton.
Putnam patriot., 1924-07-25
TIL WEATHER

Unsottled weather for the rest of today an tonight is the fore cast of the weather man. Lower temperature may be expected.
Putnam patriot., 1924-07-25

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New Britain herald., 1924-05-31
FORUM WINNER OF
 INDIANAPOLIS RACE
Speeds in First in 300 Mile Con,
 test,-Coopsr Second
The Associated Press.

lpdignapolis, Ind, May Sl,--l.. l." rorlm, Indianapolis. Nhosa ear won The soa.pdi. autom ,'u race nt the Indianapolis motor speedway yeslef- jay in record time, and Earl cooper, veteran coast star who hn- shed second. are tied for the leader ship in the contest for i9st A. A. \, ,.i,Inc champion. Bach has 'SS points.
 cornm drove oniy l06 of the goo 'aps 'ccesssry ts make b00 miles yes t>fdsy. Joe Foyer, Detroit, taking the wheel at this time and carrying on br,urh to victory It was announced lv X. X, A, officials that for the lbs iars Ierun drove he would be given ass points. lt WAS his first race of the year.
 Cooper. or the other hand, gained s.0 points in yesterdays race, having ,lYi,cn the entire route HithoUt rciieh He already fpJ ls points, gained tn ,ts agh mile race at Beverly Hills, f'siif, on Tel. ei. Cooper led most of the vay on the local course, but tire trouble. desslorins tnire in i've min tfss NNn oniF oH mii"e hV e'' N'F7~' diri tu crop back,
 Itaris1 I'cng .r is ir thirs place by virtue Of winning ,he race at Beverly R;ns with Ese hundred points. He dii not start here. having been in- ured anrins practice several weeks sga. .iimny Murphy. who finished third yesterday is next in line with ..s points, and Harry Harry who coppe1 fourth place in The long grind is neAt with ga.
 Bovcr Ne-t in as fslief driver for rernm after his osn car had been s'oped down by motor trouble. lt Is he custom Gsr rcli.f man 10 turn The machine back 10 the original dr.-.f to fnisn ihs race, but under the circumstances that ~as impossible yesterday. \ stop might have delayed Inc leader long enough for Cooper to regain ths lead. As it vas, Boyer aill share in the slory and Corurn Nili get the lions share Of the money.
 Tbe lap prize money was won by cooper, Murphy and Boyer. Boyer look the first lsp in his own mount and won $50. Cooper copped sS.io0 and Murphy s..soo.
 Eoyer't senzstinual ing brought 'fs speed ID 10 194 miles an hour in th. last 100 miles. The average for ths race pas 3s.-4 miles an hour as compared with 9Its set by Murphy in 1922.
New Britain herald., 1924-05-31
Worry Politicians

Berlin-''German women have had a taste of politics and like it and now have dreams of becoming dominat- ing power" said Count von Reyent- low, candidate for the new reicbstag in Schleswig. in campaign speech recently. But we do not want to see them rule Germany and will not per- init them to oust the men as gover- nors." The speech was cheered loud ly-by the men.
New Britain herald., 1924-05-31

The Engishman, long and rang, and enjoying d tremendous advantage over the Filipino in the matter of reach, proved an. enigma to the champion. His long left kept Villa at bay most Of the time, and the latter, although the heavier punisher of the two, failed to land solidly enough to stop the British fighter, who was fully as fresh as his opponent when the bout ended.
 The fight was witnessed by com paratively small crowd, the attendance being 13.00e.
New Britain herald., 1924-05-31
New York 1t-s. Philadelphia s.s

Philadelphia, May St.-New York took both games Of double header with Philadelphia this afternoon, win ming the first II to and the. second s to !.
 The opening game was 3 sIugsing match with Ave home runs and three doubles being made while the Giants punched hits in the fifth to put across six tslliss that decided the contest.
 In the second game the home team started out with 2 four run lead and then after the Giants had tied the score the locals again took the lead but were unable to retain their ad- vantage. Score:
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New Britain herald., 1924-05-31
VILLA GETS VERDICT
Pancho Given Decision But u IS Not Entirely Satisfactory to Big Boxing: Crowd.

New York, May 51.-Pancho Villa, holder Of the worlds bantamweIgh championship, gained the decisiJ1 over Frankie Ash, English boxer, in their titular fifteen round battle at Henderson's Bowl, Brooklyn, last night. Villa won the decision at the end of the battle, but the verdict did not meet with the approval of the crowd,
New Britain herald., 1924-05-31

Tao base hits, Touruier. Wheat; stolen base Wheat: sacrifice. Johnston double nlays High to Johnston to Fourner; Tier ney to Bancroft to Gibson; left on base, Boston 4; Brokl.n 5; base on balls, off Eachelder 1; osborne :; struck out, by Yeargin I: Racheidsr .; Osborne {; hits off Yearsin in Is; Eachelder in , s@-S; Lucas in 1; losing pitcher, I-arsin; um- pires Moran. Pfirnan and Ringler; time
New Britain herald., 1924-05-31
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New Britain herald., 1924-05-31
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New Britain herald., 1924-05-31
WEBSTER HILL RESTRICTIONS.

At next Tuesday nights meeting Of the common council committee On ordinances. consideration Tiil be given Alderman C. J. DehH's suE- gestion that travel over Webster HiH bs restricted to vehicles leaving .trsh street The alderman feels that 2 darF rets condition esists in al- 1oz4r1 CTS 70 dr71s iBio Arch street from Nebstsr Hiil.
New Britain herald., 1924-05-31

student.
 AS usual, love uon.
 Her problem vas this: If sou see the man you love scoring points against your alma mater, what should you do?
 Marry him; then cheer for your husband" vas her answer.
 Thus # happened that Dole snd Miss Manning verr secretly married not long ago. ihis eliminating TO- nance which had started in child hood days in Riverside.
 Dole is qusrtsr-nniler or note. Also !. foofbalisr.