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Putnam patriot., 1925-05-15
Thompson Deputy Sheriff
Hunts Worcester Murderer
MATT knoll, FORMER EAST THOMPSON FARMER AND
CATTLE DEALER, CHARGED WITH KILLING
DIVORCED WIFE.-STABBED HER 1s TIMES
Knoll In Thompson Searched and Watched By
sets and Connecticut Officers

Deputy Sheriff William n. Bates Of
Thompson with a posse of men as
s,s,ed Massachusetts, officers all night
Wednesday searching for Matt Knoll,
former East Thompson farmer,
whom the police of Worcester charge
with the murder OF his divorced wife
a The home of friend with whom
s6e was staying in the Bay State city.
s.=hh=A 10 Times
Mrs Knoll was stabbed nineteen
time with a pocket knife, and died
within a few minutes and before med
ieal aud could reach her. Her former
husband disappeared and the man hunt
began. extending into Connecticut,
w6ere Knoll still owns a farm. The
farm was searched by officers and a
watch was kept on the place during the
night.
The marital troubles of the Krolls
have extended over period of years
ending in a divorce in 1916. Since
then Mr. Knoll has been to Poland and
lived IN Baltimore. A short time ago
he mad a store in Webster, and il is
mere that the children are now living.
Putnam patriot., 1925-05-15
Shopifers Steal
FIUe Suits in Putnam Stores

Through the quick observance of
William Kilborn and others about
the railroad station, the Putnam police
were able to recover five suits of
clothes stolen from two Main street
stores. Thursday morning. The pro-
prietors had not missed the merchan-
disc.
The police also arrested a man and
a woman. who gave the names Joseph
Starr and Anna Swiek They stoutlv
maintained their innocence and gave
their addresses as New York City.
The woman was allowed 70 so Thurs
day evening after depositing cash
bond of $500. She did not appear in
court at the appointed time this MORN
ing, and the bond was called with the
understanding that II would be re-
stored II she appeared Monday morn
ing.
Hurried to New York
After she had gained her liberty
the woman hired taxi, went 10 Provi-
dence, stating that she would DE back
IN the morning. Her purpose was to
secure more money IN the event It
was needed for further bond. A tele-
graph order for $500 was sent to the
captain of police, and counsel fer the
pair, Attorney A. s. Macdonald. asked
for a continuance of the case until
Monday morning. There was consider
able argument as to the amount of the
bond. as the prosecuting attorney
stated that il was his opinion that the
parties would not put in an appear
anee. As the value of the goods in
each count alleged was not much over
$50. the court thought $500 would be
enough and fixed the bond at this
amount. and Starr was also given his
liberty.
Traced TO Danielson
The clothing was stolen from the
stores Of Colt-BOomer and Milot a
Williams. These merchants had not
missed the apparel. but identified it
at Danielson, where the cases contain
ing IL had been checked.
Baggagemaster Kilbofn's suspi-
eions we're aroused when the large
sample cases were left with him ap-
parently empty. Then a woman APP
peared. claimed one Of the cases. took
if into the toilet. hfs - bt il out. and
again left It in the baggage room. This
time the weight of the case denoted
something had been put in il.
The cases were later checked TO
Danielson on a mileage. The actions
Of the woman were reported to the po-
lice and canvass of the stores was
made 70 see if any goods were miss
ing. Following this the officers went
to Danielson and arrested Starr and
his companion as they were about to
leave.
There was nothing on either the
man or the woman for Identification,
and they would not talk The woman
had a roll of $500 and the man 5000
or more. The woman was also wear
ing a beautiful diamond ring. 1t was
the opinion of the police that the pair
were professionals and were going
from town TO town stealing and then
shipping their plumber TO some fence.
This was borne out by the finding of
wrapping paper and string in the cas-
es that could be used TO bundle the
goods taken.
After the man regained his liberty
he stated that he was going TO New
York, but would be back Monday to
stand trial.
Putnam patriot., 1925-05-15
MYSTERIOUS MILL
MAN Is MIR. LEVY
Tells East Woodstock Commun-
ity Club Building of Factory
to Commence Soon
Is Owner and Operator of Plant In
Harrisville. X. |.

Mr.. and Mrs. Oscar r. Levy Of Bur
rillville. r. l., were present at a re-
cent meeting Of the East Woodstock
Community Club and were introduced
10 the gathering
Mr.. Levy was disclosed as the I'M
known stranger who. early last fail.
was announced as manufacturer
seeking 70 benefit some rural commuui-
Is and willing to build miil and
start operations If the people would
welcome such an industry.
The project was made known by
Judge Harry f. Back OF Danielson,
who said that no funds would be So
lieited. but the only consideration was
that the industry would have the CO.
operation of the people. At that time,
and since that time. Judge Back has
not been released from his promise 10
keep the identity of the mill man a
secret.
Mr. Levy was asked to address the
gathering. which he did. He and his
wife made a most favorable impress
sion. While Mr. Levy did not go into
the details of his plans. he assured
the people that building operations
will soon commence on the plot Of land
already purchased and surveyed.
Il is understood that the mill will
be about 250 feet long. At first 1t Is
expected that fifty hands will be en-
ployed. Yarn will be brought over
land by truck and woven into cloth at
the East Woodstock plant Mr.. Levy
At present operates the mill at Har-
risville, r. /.
Putnam patriot., 1925-05-15
TO ENJoIN BUS LINE

The Worcester Consolidated
Street Railway is seeking TO enjoin
the Acme Bus Line. which runs be-
tween Putnam, Webster and Wor-
cester, from further operation.
The petitioner appeared with
counsel before the board of select
men in Webster, ednvsiay night,
asking that the line be stopped be.
tween Webster and Worcester. II
was stated that the railway com
pany's receipts have fallen Off fifty
per cent since the bus line began
operating. Among the reasons cit
ed as 10 why the injunction should
be allowed was that the line was
picking up passengers between
Webster and Worcester. The Sc
lectsnen decided TO consult the
town counsel before rendering any
decision.
Putnam patriot., 1925-05-15
RoTARIANS HEAR TALKS
BY TWO OF THEIR MEMBERS

George Lewis and Samuel Reynolds
were the speakers at the meeting of
the Putnam Rotary Club Wednesday
neon Mr.. Lewis spoke on the import
ance of the turnover in business, and
showed how profits could be multiplied
and business be made progressive by
the handling of quick selling goods.
Mr. Reynolds urged that parents
should take more interest IN their chill
dFen, aud termed any failings Of the
younger generation OF today as large
Is the fault OF the parents.
The club has adopted a new plan of
hearing talks by two Of its members
eaeh week. These two are chosen by
drawing and are given a week in which
e prepare their speeches.
Putnam patriot., 1925-05-15
From Hospital Cot RobitaMe
Tells HOlU Farmer Shot Him
YOUNG PUTNAM BOXER ON THE WAY HOME SAT- DOWN
IN ORCHARD TO REST.-DOG BARkED.-FARMER
cAME.-HELD HANDS IN AIR 20 MINUTES
Lowered Hands Warm Them.-Farmer Pulled Trigger
Charge Entered Left Shoulder.

Robitaille says that he obeyed the
order and that the farmer told his wife
10 summon the constable. For twenty
minutes at least, according to Robit-
allie, he stood with his hands raised
above his head. Then, his hands be-
coming numb and cold, he started 10
lower them TO rub some warmth into
them. 1t was then that the farmer
fired. The charge entered his Left
shoulder. nearly seyering large ar
terry After he hsd been shot, hee.s=
allie claims, he was forced TO walk for
at least half mile until the constable
aud the doctor met them. lie denies
all stories about having been drinking
the night before.
Young Robitaille was born in Put
nam eighteen years ago. His father
was Peter Robitaille. who was for .
number Of years a member of the Put
nam police force. His father and
mother having died. he and his BROTH
er. Arnold Rohitaille, 20, were taken
into the home of their uncle, James
Robitaille.
Stsrtles Heights People
Eugene has had aspirations a. .
boxer and is said to be clean living.
temperate young fellow by those whs
know him. lie has never been in trou-
BILE of any kind. but once, last summer.
unintentionally caused alarm on Put
nam Heights. At this time the police
were summoned 10 fake charge Of .
man who was acting peculiarly. Ar
irving ON the Heights, Captain Jarvis
found young Robtailie, whom he well
knew. II developed that the young
pugilist, as he passed along the high
way, had been lndulglng IN shadow
boxing and il was this that attracted
attention to him and caused the people
who saw him to thipA he was crazy.
When the facts were known the whole
matter was treated - . joke.
Relatives dissatisfied
Relatives of young Robitaille are
not satisfied to let the matter drop, a.
they feel that the shooting was entire
IS unJustiiied and unwarranted. How
the farmer could have fired point blank
from a distance of twenty feet at
young man, scarcely more than a boy.
they cannot understand. As Robit-
allie was employed by the Federal gov-
eminent that department may make
an investigation.
only one barrel OF the shot gun was
fired. The doctor ia charge of the case
salt that had both barrels been dis
charged the young man would have
been killed.
Robitaille's brother left this week
for Belchertown, where he will also
take a course and enter the Federal
service as a tree inspector.
Putnam patriot., 1925-05-15
MRS. CLARENCE MYERS
GIVES DINNER PARTY

In honor of her mother, Mrs. Julia
Litchfield, who is visiting her. Mrs.
Clarence Myers entertained party
of relatives on Mothers Day at her
home on the Pomfret road. Mrs.
Litchfield was remembered by gifts
and a pleasant day was enjoyed by all.
Those present besides Mr.. and Mrs.
Myers and son John were: Mr.. and
Mrs. J. NJ. Shepard of West Wood
stock, Mr.. and Mrs. Stuart Litchheld
and children. Charles, Winifred and
Muriel Of Putnam, Mr.. and Mrs. Geo,
Litchfeld Of South Woodstock. Mr.
and Mrs. Arthur Benoit Of Putnam
and Arthur Lucier.
Putnam patriot., 1925-05-15
ARTHUR PEPIN ARRESTED
IN SOUTHBRIDGE

Arthur Pepin, well known as an
automobile dealer, was arrested early
in the week at Southbridge charged
with selling an automobile truck to
Emilian Durand, a north end grocer,
when the truck was on conditional bill
of sale. Pepin furnished bond of
$500 for appearance Friday morning
and was in court with his counsel. At
torney Buckley of Southbridge. The
case was adjourned TO Tuesday on ac-
count Of the absence Of an important
witness.
Putnam patriot., 1925-05-15
MANY YOUNG FRIENDS
SURPRISE ALDOCiA DUMAS

Friday evening young friends OF
Aldocia Dumas. daughter OF Mr.. and
Mrs. Joseph Dumas, hung her a May
basket al her home on Providence
street. After everyone had been
caught" a merry evening was spent
with games, Refreshments and music.
The guests were Medora Benoit,
Emile Chenett, Matilda Dumas, Ceciie
81 Jean, Irene Chenette, Loretta Du-
mas. Edna Belair, Blanche Dumas,
Isabelle Henderson, Elsie Dumas,
Raymond Benoit, Jean La Marche,
Jacaue La Marche, Theodore Labcntc,
Lorio Labonte, Gerald Marion, Leon
Benoit, Henrie Dubois. Jr., Louis Du-
bois.
Putnam patriot., 1925-05-15
CITIZENS NATIONAL BANK PAYS
FIRST SAVINGS DIVIDEND

A regular semi-annual dividend Of
two percent plus an extra dividend OF
one quarter Of one percent viii be
paid on savings accounts Of TIE Citi-
zens National Bank on or after June
/, by a vote Of the board Of directors
in session Thursday afternoon. This
makes the savings department interest
of this bank at the rate of four and
one-half percent per year. The d.
rectors consider this an excellent rate
considering the short tii2e that the
bank has been in existence.
Putnam patriot., 1925-05-15

From a cot in a Holyoke (Mass.l
hospital. Wednesday, Eugene Rohit-
allie of Putnam. related TO his two un-
cles. Fred Rohitaille aud James Rohit-
allie. both of this city, how he was shot
by a farmer near Belehertown. Mass,
at an early hour last Friday morning.
The young man is recovering from a
serious gun shot wound in the left
shoulder that narrowly missed sever
ing a large artery.
Rohitaille left Putnam about three
weeks ago for Belehertown. There he
took two weeks course in tree in
spection and was assigned 20 duty with
gang in the employ Of the U. ). gov
eminent.
First Stories
According to first stories of the
shooting affair. Robitaille was said to
have gone to sleep IN a shed on the
farm of man named Smith. That he
left the shed and started out. Finding
that he had forgotten his travelling bag
he started back and. installing the
place where he spent the night, he en-
tered the premises of another farmer
named Richard Brennan. Brennan
came out with a shot gun and told
Rohitaille to put up his hands. The
order was obeyed. The farmer, after
the shooting. said that Robitaille put
his hands down and was going 10 put
one hand in his pocket, so he, Bren-
nan, fired The story also intimased
that Robitaille had been drinking.
Brennan summoned Constable James
+. rease and a doctor. The physician
ordered the injured man removed to
the Holyoke City Hospital.
Robstsille's Story
Robitaille told his uneles. who were
accompanied 20 Helyoke by their
wives, a somewhat different version Of
the affair. lie said that he had been
working with the Federal tree inspect
ors ana that on Thursday they walked
twelve miles from Belchertown TO Hol-
yoke.
Young Robitaille boarded at the
home 81 Constable pease IN Beleher-
town and got up at 4.30 o'clock Friday
morning 10 walk two miles 90 a village
called bondsville. there to take a troll
Ter to Palmer. aud from there intend
ing to come TO Putnam 10 spend the
weekend.
Being tired from the long walk Of
the day before and from getting up so
early IN the morning, Robitailie said
he sat down in an orchard TO rest.
While he was seated there a dog be-
gan to bark and the farmer appeared.
aiming double barreled shot gun at
him, the farmer ordered him to throw
up his hands.
Putnam patriot., 1925-05-15
MAYBASKET PARTY

A Maybasket was hung to Miss May
Benoit Of Bridge street by her
friends: Evelyn Tetreault, Juliet and
I,eona Reinfreit, Jeanette Benoit,
Genevieye Desautels, Laurete and
Rhea st. 0nge, Claire Manyille, Eiiza-
beth Chenaille, Olga Bianci, Beatrice
caier, simone Jolly, Anna Benoit and
Edward Benoit-
She also received as a birthday
present a gold locket and chain. Re
freshments were served and al enjoy
ed the evening.
Putnam patriot., 1925-05-15
SPECIAL. CITY MEETING
VOTES $4,000 FOR OILINC

A special appropriation of $4,000
for oiling the streets of the city was
voted at special city meeting at the
municipal building yesterday. Vote
was by ballot, with the polls remain
ing open from to o'clock. A total
of 145 citizens visited the polls during
the day, the vote being lis for the
appropriation and 81 against. An APP
preparation of 500 for reimburse
ment of two abutters for curbing al
ready layed, was voted.
Putnam patriot., 1925-05-15
CEMETERY ASSN,
ELECTS OFFICERS
Burial Ground In Fabyan Beina
lmproved.--To Be Well
Kept in Future
Trust Fund Being RAISED to PsspssS.
ate Care

The cemetery in Fabyan, formsxlY
New Boston, is beng improved and
is 60 be kept in excellent condition
hereafter. For this purpose . trust
fund Is being raised and II ALREADY
totals 1,100. Much of the credit N
raising the fund is due 10 the activt
ties OF Mrs. Josephine Steere wha
has made an active canvass OF thosA
having an interest IN the burial
ground. More funds will doubtlem
be contributed and anyone wiutno
TO assist in the project may ssne
checks or money order to Mrs. StssxAs
East Woodstock. and IT viii be ae.
knowledged.
The New Boston Cemetery Assoc.
iation was incorporated u year age,
Monday afternoon the second annual
meeting and election of officers waa
held and the following officers were
elected, all being reflections except
that of the treasurer, as Mrs. Pau
Clifford refused reelection being un-
able TO give the time necessary TO the
conduct of the office.
President. Mrs. Josephine Steersi
viee-president, Mrs. George Stobbs
Of N Orcester; treasurer, Spencer
Jordan; chairman Of executive COM
mittee, William Wheelock; chairman
\ of Improvement committed, William
Wheeloek; board Of directors, the four
officers and Mr.. Wheelock.
The reports Of the officers were
highly gratifying, especially the re-
port of the amount OF the trust fund
il was also reported that q ccnsidsrs
able r..iount of work had been done u
the cemetery and that the grounds
were in the best condition in yesrA
The cooperation and support o1
those interested in the cemetery has
/ been most pleasing TO the officers and
will encourage than to further e6erta
the coming year.
Putnam patriot., 1925-05-15
WAF SINC TO OWNERS
OF AUTOMOBILES

A warning is given people owning
automobiles not TO deliver them to
strangers who pose as appearing to
get the car at the request of others.
Recently a man appeared at a home
in the Oak Hill section of the city and
told the woman in the house that her
husband had sent him TO get the car
TO take il to a garage for repairs.
The woman was about 10 get the
key TO the garage when she became
suspicious, told the strange man to
wait a moment and called ap her hus-
band. who said he had authorized no
one 10 get his automobile.
When the woman returned 20 the
door the stranger was gone.
Putnam patriot., 1925-05-15
GOLFERS
TO COME HERE THURSDAY

The Putnam Country club meets
the Willimantie club in the first team
gold match Of the season at the local
links next week Thursday afternoon.
This is the first meeting ever to taxa
place between Putnam and Whitman.
tic on the golf links. The captain 81
the local team il looking forward 70 Z
close match and hopes that . large
number of Putnam members viii -
out.
Putnam patriot., 1925-05-15
PASCoAC WOMAN WAS
BORN IN PUTNAM

Mrs. Eta Shaw, wife Of Frank
Shaw, died last Friday at Paseoag, K.
/. al the age of 80 years, after an ill
ness of several months. She was
born in Putnam, daughter of the
Rev Clifford NJ. Bridge, who was at
that time pastor of the Advent church
here. The family removed from Put
nam years ago and Mr.. Bridge died
In 1909
Putnam patriot., 1925-05-15
ELKs HOLD MOTHERS
DAY EXERCISES

Exercises in observance of Mothers
Day were held at the regular meet
ing of Putnam Lodge of Elks. Tyes-
day night.
Plans are completed for the annual
Ladies' night, Thursday evening, May
81. Supper will be served in the
rooms in the Elks' block followed by
vaudeville and dancing in the State
Armory on Livery street.
Putnam patriot., 1925-05-15
PUTNAM AND kiLLINGLI
IN TYPEWRITING CONTEST

The annual typewriting contest be-
tween the Putnam and hillingiy High
school will be held in the local school
auditorium at 7.30 o'clock Friday eve
ming. May %. The public IS cordl-
ally invited 20 attend. Dancing VIII
follow the contest.
Putnam patriot., 1925-05-15
DR.. BURROUGHS All D. X. II.
TUESDAY NEXT WEEK

DR.. George NJ. Burroughs Of Dan
ielson. eye specialist. will be at the
Day kimball hospital here on Tues
day Of next week instead Of on Thurs
day as usual
Putnam patriot., 1925-05-15
BASEBALL SUNDAY

There win be baseball game at
the Adams Company field Sunday az
ternoon at 2.3O between the Putnam
town team and the Dudley A. A. OF
Webster.
Putnam patriot., 1925-05-15

Mia Helen Bronson and Mrs.
w. marlborough, who have been the
guests Of Mrs. ]. u. Bowen and Mins
Edith Bowen for some time, lett Mon
day for the West. Miss Bronson going
70 Port Huron. Mich. and Mrs. BUCK
borough TO Lansing, Mich.
Putnam patriot., 1925-05-15

Mr.. and Mrs. r. L. Davis and son
motored TO Amherst, Mass, Wednes-
day.
Putnam patriot., 1925-05-15

MIR. and Mrs. Esdras Anger of Cen
trail Falls and Miss Simone TrOttier
of Pawtueket were the guests Of Mr..
and Mrs. Francois Brodeur of May
nard street Thursday.
Evening star., 1925-09-21
Money to Loan

Secured by first deed of trust on real estate
PREY ailing interest and commission
Joseph l. Weller 4sS K,s. Ws;h' .;h t.&Tr1;t Hw
Evening star., 1925-09-21
New Orleans Quotations.

NEW ORLEANS. September o1.-
Cotton futures opened steady. Octo-
Der, 2374: December. 1856: January,
3.79: March, 1886; May, 1898 bid.
New Orleans cotton futures closed steady
at net declines of Is to 10 points.
Evening star., 1925-09-21
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Evening star., 1925-09-21
NEW YORK CURB MARKET
Received by Pri,.te Wire Direct to The Star once

Last weeks sharp upward move
ment in Land Co. Of Florida stock
naturally brought out further realiz-
ing sales today. After losing points,
however, recovery set in, but buying
was not pronounced.
The run-up of more than points
to a fresh top in Gillette Safety Razor
was continuation of the recent buy
ing movement and reflected the highly
favorable earnings of the company.
Amalgamated Leather was bid up
poll Ats to a new high on belief that
this stock was behind the rest of the
market
Evening star., 1925-09-21
COTTON QUOTATIONS
OPEN WEEK LOWER
BY the Associated Press.

NEW YORK, September 21.-The
cotton market opened easy today a
decline of 9 to IA points. with net
losses of IS to 20 points. before the
end Of the first hour. under liquida-
ton by recent buyers. Southern heds
ing and local selling for reaction.
Liverpool was relatively steady. but
eased off before the localAopening.
Reactionary sentiment appeared to be
encouraged by reports Of rain in the
Texas Panhandle and rather higher
private crop figures than expected.
Two private reports gave estimates
Of condition figures ranging from 53.s
to 54.2 and crop indications from
1856, 900 bales to 14,01S 1000.
Evening star., 1925-09-21
WOOL OPENS WEEK STRONG.

BOSTON, September 21.-Raw WOO
prices were distinctly f1rmer. with
good inquiry, at the opening of the
week The demand for medium
weight fleece was most impressive
Strength In Geelong has helped for:
eign wool prices at sales there last
week. advancing to 7ia per cent
Medium territory French combing
woods have sold at $1.20 clean basis.
Evening star., 1925-09-21
BY WILLIAM r. HEFFERNAN.

NEW YORK, September 21.-Trad-
Ing in the curb market today con-
sisted mainly of violent fluctuations in
high-priced industrials, good deal Of
proft-taking in last weeks favorities
and further bidding up Of specialties.
Miller Rubber opened today at 220,
as against the Saturday final Of 206,
and moved over a range of 10 points
thereafter. National Tea fluctuated
violently. At 470, it compared with
the previous final of 452, but subse-
quently lost 10 points of the gain.
Evening star., 1925-09-21
FOREIGN BONDS

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127 HunEar Cons Z Us S9ss 40 Sp<
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: Russ Govt 5i,s. IL 16 Is
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