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Putnam patriot., 1925-08-14

stock fair grounds instead of Roseland Park.
 Program at Fair Grounds
 The afternoon speaking program was conducted on the grandstand at the fair grounds and included ad- dresses by Dr. l.. F. Rettger, bac- teriologist at Yale University and C. E. Henry of the Whiting Milk Com panies. Remarks were made by Dr. C. r. Perley, president of the Wind ham County Farmers Association Whitman Danielsou, seeretary-treas- urcr of the Windham County Farm CTS Associations; Frank l.. Davis. county agricultural agent: John R. StromberE, chairman of the field trip committees Carl Musser. secretary of the American Guernsey Cattle club and Mir. Blair of the Whiting Milk Companies.
 The visits at Mir BuelPs and Mir. Peckham's were of the most instruc- tive character, nothing being left un- done that would make these two high-eiass visits more instructive to the field trip audience.
 The speaking program was inter. esting and enjoyed and the trip was declared by all as ah exceptional sue. cess considering the threatening weather of the morning and the rain during the middle of the day.
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SEVERAL FROM PUTNAM
 IN LEGISLATIVE OUTING

Representation from Putnam and all towns around were included in the party of more than 200 Windham county people who took part in the legislative outing at Rock Point on Thursday afternoon. The rain of the afternoon rather detraeted from the success of the outing, keeping the crowd in the shelter of the pavilion most of the time. There was an ex- eellent shore dinner. with informal talks. Those who desired went bath ing.
 Putnam people on the trip inelud- ed Representative and Mrs. Samuel Rich and Mrs. C. A. Hawkins. Rep resentative William Pechie, Police Captain W. J. Jarvis, Joseph Plessis, State Bank Commissioner John B. Byrne and Miss Katherine Byrne. State Highway Commissioner and Mrs. John A. Macdonald and Mrs. D. c. Park.
 Mr. and Mrs. E. If. Corttis and Mir. and Mrs Edward Desaulniers and Mrs. Louis Faucher of North Gros- venordale, Mir. and Mrs. C. D. Tatem and daughter and Mir. and Mrs. Char les Clark of Eastford, Judge Charles NJ. Perrin and Senator Child of Wood stock also attended. Wiilimantic, Moosup and several of the other towns further south had the largest delegations.
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BENARD NOT GUILTY
State Failed to Prove Nen-Support
 Charge

Fred Benard. Canal street. arrested Wednesday afternoon on a charge of non-support. was found not guilty hy Judge Geissler in the city court Thurs day morning. When Bernard learned that there was a warrant out for his arrest he gave himself up and furnish ed a bond of $500 for appearance, with Charles Ruek as surety.
 The wife. Celia Bernard. made a broad statement te the court that her husband was not supporting her. On cross examination by Attorney Irving H. Miron she admitted receiving mon. ey and food and of having a home which the defendant provided.
 Plaintiff s sister took the stand and attempted to corroherate the testimony offered by Mrs Bernard, but appeared to know little about the case, and she was ordered to leave the witness stand.
 Judge Geissler asked the defendant a few questions and then found him uot guilty.
Putnam patriot., 1925-08-14
STATE TO IMPROVE
 WOLF DEN PROPERTY
Park and Forest Commission Holds Joint Meeting With
 D. A. R.
State Foresters and Others Inspect
 States Pomfret Holdings

Fifteen members of the State Park and Forest Commission held a meeting on the states Mashamoquet Brook property in Pomfret Wednesday after noon, after which they motored to the Wolf Den at Abingdon. land which has recently been purchased by the State Park Commission, and there were met by fourteen members of the Elizabeth Porter Putnam Chapter. D. A. R.. from Putnam. with a number of their friends. \ joint meeting with basket lunch was held on the Wolf Den prop erty.
 The forest commission members did not disclose what had taken place at their meeting. any more than to say that the Wolf Dtn property is ta be considerably improved in the near fu- ture and that scientific methods of for est care are to be used in dealing with the state-owned forest lands which en- circle the den.
 The Wolf Den tract Is only one of three parcels of forest preserve that the commission owns in the town of Pomfret. and some plan will probably be evolved for caring for these three as Ii unit.
 Included in the party which visited and inspected the Wolf Den property on Wednesday were LuciGs r. Robin son, president nf the commission. 4 bert M Turner. field secretary; Walter O. Filley. secretary and treasurer of the commission. and State Forester Austin T. Hawes.
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had been an automobile salesman. his last employment being with the Put nam Buick Sales Company. He was a member of the Arcanum Club and the Putnam Country club for a num- Der of years Ii is understood that he is to enter an entirely different field of endeavor in Holyoke.
 Mrs Hughes is we'll known in Will limantic. where she formerly resided, also in Putnam where she taught for year. She is a graduate of Wind- ham High school. class of 1919 and of Bay Path Institute. Springfield. Up to the spring term she had been a member of the faculty of Duxbury Mass. High school.
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Charles A Haggerty, Webster con tractor, had gang of men al the Pom ire. street bridge, Monday morning, and work of tearing down the old structure was immediately begun. Mir. was awarded the contract to build the new Memorial bridge, his bid being S2s, 800. It is expected to have the structure ready for dedication on Armistice Day.
 The first act in starting operations was cutting down two elm trees that stood at the northeast corner of the bridge. The trees at one time shaded an old blacksmith shop that stood nearby. The shop was for years oper- ated by man named Laeroix, and east of the shop was a mill tenement house.
 The bridge being torn down was built about fifty years ago. The last person to walk across the former wooden structure was Judge L. H. Fuller MT. Fuller was returning from the Baptist church Sunday morning. His office at that time was over the Putnam Savings Bank. in the present Citizens National Bank building Work
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Wedding of Earl Hughes and Miss Mabel E. Jenkins At
 Holyoke, Thursday
couple Will Reside In Bay State
 City

wedding of more than passing interest to Putnam people was that af Earle W. Hughes, son of Mr. and Mrs William Hughes of this city, and Miss Mabel Elizabeth Jenkins, former teacher in the commercial 4anartment of the Putnam High school. formerly of Willimantie. now of Holvoke. Mass. where the wedding look place. Thursday morning at II o'clock.
 There was a large gathering of friends and relatives in the Blessed Sacrament church where the wedding was performed by Rev Michael ka- vanaugh. Miss Eleanore B. Moriarty of Willimantic was the maid of honor and Thomas Howarth of Putnam act ed as best man.
 One Hundred Guests
 The bride was prettily attired in gown of jade green canton crepe made bouffant and trimmed with cream filet lace. Her hat was of the leghorn picture type trimmed with pastel flowers and black velvet. She carried a bouquet of yellow Prince of Wales gladioli and blue larkspur tied with a shower of orchid tulle. Miss Moriarty. the bridesmaid was gowned in orchid georgette, trimmed with cream Val lace. Her gown was also in bouffant style. She wore a leg horn picture hat trimmed with flowers and velvet.
 The ceremony and a reception and breakfast which followed at the home af the brides parents on Clark street, Holyoke. were attended by about one hundred guests. coming from Bos- ton. Hartford Duxbury, Worcester, Wauregan. Willimantic. Putnam and nanielson Mir. and Mrs Hughes left later in the day in the groom g automobile for q honeymoon trip, fol- lowing which they will make their home in Holyoke.
 Gifts From Bridge and Groom
 The brides gift to her maid of hon or was a white-gold bracelet studded with sapphires. The groom gave his best man white-gold cuff links with k. of C. emblems. At the reception. a firm from Springfeld catered
 Going away the bride wore an en- semble suit of black georgette and blue printed lace, with a black velvet hat.
 Mir Hughes was born in Putnam and has always lived here. attending the public and high school. being a graduate of the latter. After his graduation he entered the employ of the Child Lumber Corporation as bookkeeper and was with that con- eern for a number of years. Shortly after the company removed it's office 10 Pomfret Mir Hughes resigned and from that time until few weeks ago
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POMFRET SCHOOL COACH
 FOUND DEAD ON TRAIL
CHARLES E. BROWN. ATHLETIC DIRECTOR FOR TWELVE YEARS, DIES SUDDENLY WEDNESDAY, CLIMB
 ING MOUNT kATAHDIN, MAINE
Was Popular With Student Body Faculty of School and the
 Townspeople.-Death Due 10 Heart Failure.

Charles E. Brown. S5. for the past twelve years athletic director at Pom fret School. died suddenly on tae side of Mount Katahdin. Me. Wed nesday His dead body was found by party of boys he was accompany ing up the trail on the mountain when they returned to where Mir. Brown had sat down 10 rest. News of the death reached Pomfret. Thurs day morning, and was a great shock to those now at the school and to the people of the town.
 Mir. Brown left Pomfret shortly after school closed to become assist ant at boys camp in Brooks, Maine, for the summer months. On We'd nesday. Mir. Brown started with a party of boys from the camp to act as guide and accompany the party up the Mount katahdin trail. When about half way up the mountain Mir Brown complained of feeling i'll and sat down to rest. He urged the others to leave him and to finish the climb to the top. This they did and on their return found Mir. Brown dead, according to the first despatehes sent out from Bangor. Me. Mir olm- sted. Head Master at tbe school, stat ed this morning that he did not think Mir. Brown was alone when death overlook him but that he suddenly dropped dead.
 Mr Brown was of athletic build and of excellent physique He left Pomfret apparently in the best of health and had continued so up to
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the time he was stricken. He was be- loved by the boys of the school. theSC who have gone on to higher inststu- tleus. and those who. during the time that Mir. Brown has been in Pom fret, have finished their edueations and gone out into the world. All respected and esteemed the popular athletic director and this respect and esteem has been shared by the head master. William Beach 0lmsted. the school faculty. employees, and the people of Pomfret.
 Mir. Browns parental home is in Pottstown. Pa. He was graduate of Mercersburg Academy and of Prince ton. He always toek an active and prominent part in athletics especially in football. and was one of the fore most opponents of the game.
 He came to pomfret School twelve years ago and has developed the sports. of the school to high degree of eifi- eiency. The school stands high in ath- lefic sports and has had football and baseball teams and crews that were the equal. and often superior. to those of other preparatory schools.
 That Mir. Brown was a capable di- rector and coach is evidenced by the fact that two of his protegees at the school became famous gridiron cap ta.Ss. These were Buell.. captain of the 1922 Harvard team, and Mallory. captain of Yale, 1928.
 Mr. Brown leaves wife and two children. The family was with him in Maine and with other relatives. k ae- eompanying the body to Pottstown.
Putnam patriot., 1925-08-14
DISTINGUISHED SPEAKERS
League of Women Voters Meets at
 Woodstoek

\ largely attended and very inter- esting meeting of the League of Wom- en Voters was held at the home of Mrs. F. U. Johnstone at "Elmvale." East Woodstock Tuesday afternoon. It was voted to hold q cafeteria supper in East Woodstock at an early date, to be followed by cake sale in the south part of the town.
 Mention was made of the citizenship school to be held in Thompson August 25.
 Miss Ethel E. Upham, who arranged the program, presented Miss Emily Whitney of New Haven, who gave a talk on Education. She is chairman of the standing committee for the State League of Women Voters. She advanced some ideas which were new to this section of the state.
 Dr. Marion Whitney, professor of modern languages at Nassar College, was the next speaker. She gave a splendid address on the International Council for Women. She has attended several sessions in Europe, meeting over here in five years, the last one be- ing held in Washington, D. C., in May Both speakers were given rising vote of thanks.
 Mrs. Clinton Taylor was chosen chairman of Current Events for the next meeting.
 Several new members have joined the League this month, among the number being Mrs Leonard Sumner Mrs. Ashley Hubbard. Misses Con stance and Sylvia Holt and Miss Ward
 Refreshments of sandwiches, eake and punch were served by the hostes. during the social hour which followed
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MARRIES FORMER PUT
 NAM SCHOOL TEACHER
DR. OSBORN SPEAKS AT
 ASHFORD WOMEN'S MEETING

\ meeting of the Eastford League Of Women Voters held at the Eastford Hall on Wednesday was very we'll at tended. twenty-six being present. The club chairman, Miss Rindge, presided Mrs. William Valentine. chairman Of the county organization, introduced the speakers.
 The first address was by Dr. Stanley II. Osborn. state health commissioner. He told of the different departments of the board. Included in the commits sion are a large number of bureaus. in- eluding the public health council, ex- ecutive staff, bureau of administra- tian, bureau of preventable diseases. bureau of vital statistics, bureau of sanitary engineering, bureau of child hygiene, bureau of public health nurs- ing. bureau of public health inspection and bureau of laboratories.
 In his talk Dr. Osborn touched upon 8 wide variety of topics, including the last word in scarlet fever antitoxin and the we'll baby conferences. for the latter of which there is only enough money available to cover half the state and from which good results are being obtained in spite of the handicap. He also discussed in an interesting way the recent fake doctor trouble in Con- nectieut and the steps now being taken to correct the evil.
 The other speaker was Miss Emily Whitney of New Haven. chairman of education for the state league. She discussed local school problems by an- swering questins put to her. Her sug- gestions would be found very helpful if they could be followed.
 Delightful refreshments were served from the General Lyon Inn.
Putnam patriot., 1925-08-14
BOOTH LOWERS COUNTRY
 CLUB COURSE RECORD

With score of 32 for the first nine holes and a score of 35 for the second round, Clarence Booth, golf professional at the Putnam Country Club. lowered the record of the course for nine and eighteen holes by one stroke in each case. The previous re- cord, which, however, was held by himself, was 33 for the first nine holes and 35 for the second nine, a total of 6s. Par for the course Is 37.
 The new record was established Sunday morning when Booth started out in a foursome with Dr. Maekey, Dick Mackey and Roy Morrisey. The greatest possibility of lowering this record appears to be in the first hole where 1t is quite possible to get al four. Should Booth play all of the
Putnam patriot., 1925-08-14
ST. PHILIPS SOON TO
 BUILD NEW REcToRY

The Right Reverend F. c. Acheson. D. D., suffragan Bishop of Connec-- tieut. and H. Mansfield, Esq, Chan eellor of the Diocese visited Putnsus on Saturday last for the purpose of adjusting certain matters connecxed with the property of St. Philip'm church In this city. The Bishop and the Chancellor met the Executive Committee. and 1t was decided to erect a new house on . lot near the church, for the Priest-in-ckargc,. work on same to be begun at once The style of house decided on will be a graceful and creditable addition 10 Pleasant street and the city. The Rev .Fr. Alder has rented the lower fat of the Marshall Kenyon houss on Grove street. for the time the rectory Is under construction.
Putnam patriot., 1925-08-14
AT POLICE CONVENTION
Putnam Officer, Attend Meeting In
 New Haven

Captain of Police William Jarvis. Sergeant George Lizard. and Patrolman Joseph Paige, attended the twenty second annual session of the Conneeti- cut State Police Association at New Haven. Wednesday.
 Delegates to the convention number ed 129. representing l.750 policemen attached to thirty-eight departments throughout the state About fifty new members were added to the rolls at the convention. Following business ses- sions and dinner in Dorscht Hall, delegal and their guests attended the annual games of the New Haven Police Athletic Association at Lighthouse Point. where several hundred police athletes performed.
Putnam patriot., 1925-08-14
FINISHING SCHOOL
 AT JULIET, CANADA

Mr and Mrs Oscar Dugas left Wednesday for a three weeks auto mobile trip to Canada where they will visit relatives. They were accom- panied by their daughter, Miss Irene Dugas who will enter a finishing school in Juliet, Canada. where she will specialize in French. Miss Du- gas is a graduate of the Putnam High school. class of 1925.
Putnam patriot., 1925-08-14
SAVES LIFE BY HOLDING :.
 TO AXLE OF AUTOMOBILE

By quick thought and action in dan ger, Ulrie Ethier, local ice dealer, saved his fife, Monday afternoon, by grabbing and henging to the axle of an automobile which otherwise would have run over him.
 The accident happened on Main street near Richmond street. MT. Ethier was coming from side street and was carrying a large rake Of ice on his back. As he reached the trolley ear track an automobile driven by Wesley Howard of New York, brother of Byron Howard, this city. bore down on him. Ethier says that he stopped
Putnam patriot., 1925-08-14
Nj. A. A. FIELD DAY
Three Days Beginning Friday Eve
 ming, August 26

Plans have been going forward this week for the second annual field day of the Mechanicsville Athletic Asso- citation. and another interesting bout has been added to the already good card announced last week.
 The entertainment starts Friday evening, August 2s, with a dance in the French River Inn. Mott's orches- tra of Providence has been engaged and will play again for the dancing Saturday evening.
 Saturday afternoon the sports will be staged on the grounds in front of the mill and many entries are being booked. There will be prizes for all.
 Sunday the events will be brought to close with a baseball game between NJ. A. A. and Over the Top of North Grosvenordale.
Putnam patriot., 1925-08-14
RETURNS FROM K. T. coNcLAvE

George P. Miner returned Tuesday afternoon from 3 trip to Seattle, Washington. with the Knights Tenn plar He attended the national con clave aud spent a day with Dr Frank Wheaton. son of Mrs. E NJ Wheaton, Grove street. The Connecticut Knights left New Haven in q special train of statefoom coaches and made the round trip in the same train. Sfopovers were made at various points of interest in the United States and Canada.
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and took backward step to allow the automobile to pass. The driver turn cd in the same direction in an attempt to avoid the accident. Ethicr, seeing that he was going Go be struck, let go of the ice and grabbed the front axbs of the automobile with his right hand He clung to the axle and was dragged about thirty feet before the automobile was stopped.
 Ethier's right shoulder was skinned and bruised and his left arm was badly laeerated and skinned. He was taken ts sa doctors office, where 1t was found sa bones had been broken. and his WoundA were treated
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OPENING
 ITS NEW GOLF COURSE

Tournaments are being held at the Willimantie golf course this weekend, marking the formal opening of the new course there. On August 27 about twenty members of the Putnam County club will be guests of the Willimantie club for a golf match.
Putnam patriot., 1925-08-14
PUTNAM BOY SCOUTS

Putnam's new boy scout troop met at the armory last evening. Teranee McGarry was elected troop treasurer. and to succeed Herbert Clark, who had resigned after being chosen a patrol leader. Donald Child was named.
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ELks MEET

Putnam Lodge of Elks held it's monthly summer meeting. Tuesday evening. Past Exalted Ruler Graydon Sharpe gave A brief report of his trip to the national convention at Portland, Oregon. Routine business was tran eaetad
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holes as low as he played his best hole in the two rounds, Sunday. hs would, make 30. A stroke less on the first hole would make a 29, seeming possibility but not a prob ability.
 The record made was established ag follows.
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Mrs. Edward Snow and daughter Geraldine Of Ardmore. Pa, will re- turn to their home tomorrow after visiting with Mrs. Albert Mansfield.
 Arthur vanaose of Hartford, for merly of Putnam, has been visiting friends here.
Putnam patriot., 1925-08-14
ANNUAL REUNION
 BALLARD FAMILY
Forty Attend At Home of Mir. and Mrs. C. Clark Pierce,
 Thompson
Officers Report.-History of Year
 Read

The thirty-uinth Ballard reunion was held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Clark Pierce. Wednesday. August l2. about forty being present. Frank Ballard of Haverhill, Mass. held the distinction of coming the most miles to attend and being the oldest Ballard present The day was ideal as well as the place, and all had very enjoyable time.
 After bountiful dinner the secre- .tary and treasurer's report was read also that of the historian. Miss Louise Ballard. copy of which follows.
 The following committees were ap- pointed for the coming year: Secre- tary and treasurer. Newton 4. Bal lard; historian, Mrs. Grace Ballard Noyce; committee on arrangements. Frank Ballard Ramsdell. Winthrop R. Ballard. Clark C. Pierce: committee on amusements, Mrs. Pearl l. Cole, Leroy W. Ballard, Alice A. Ramsdell. History
 Let us not dwell on the changes that have come to the Ballard family in the past year. We are sorry to lose those near and dear to us. and glad to well come new members. The first addi- tion is that of Louise Clemence to Carl Joy. Nov. %, 1924, Stanton Ballard to Alice G. Porter of Reading. Mass. Nov. s. 1924. a son. Shelton Ward, to MT. and Mrs. Shelton Dudley. Aug 9. 1925. son. Paul Howard, to Mir and Mrs F. Howard Terrill Jan 1, 1925. son, John Vincent. to Mir. and Mrs. Kenneth Ballard. Winthrop. Mass. Jan. 2l. 1925. daughter, Florence Ella. to Mir. and Mrs. Winthrop Ballard of Thompson. March 9. 1925. a daugh- ter. Evelyn Abhie, to Mr. and Mrs. George Bonnor of Thompson.
 Those who have left our family are Feb l9 1925. Mrs. Frank Il. Ballard. Haverhill. Mass. Feb. 20. 1925. ]. Roscoe Alton. East Woodstock Feb. %. 1925. Mrs. John Ballard. Daven- port. Iowa. Feb 2s, 1925. Mrs. \. Os- car Ballard. pnmfret Conn. In Feb ruary, 1925. Leonidias Ballard. Dud- ley. Mass. May 2s, 1925, Ellen Bal lard Chase. Thompson. Conn.
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Thompson Schools

The School Board. upon the urgent recommends ton of the Health Officer, has voted to adopt the compulsory vaccination law. This means that all children. not already vac cinated. must be before en- tering school in September, unless excused by a doc tors certificate. The town will. upon the advice of the Health Officer, pay the lo- cal doctors for doing this work.
 All schools will open Tuesday. September sth.
 Per Order.