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The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1925-07-06
DEATH TAKES
HEAVY TOLL
ON HOLIDAY
More Than 16O Persons Kill.
cd Throughout Country
Saturday and Sunday
RED RIVER CLAIMS )
Ten Persons Dead and IS
Injured in Minnesota,
Reports State

Chicago. July 6.--@-Wcek-end nc.
cidcnts resulted in at least 100 deaths
throughout the country. Automobile
mishnps brought the largest toll, 81
while drownings totaled 80. Forty
four are known to have perishet
when Boston building collapsed or
more than a hundred persons in ,
cabaret. Fourth Of July celebration.
resulted fatally for IS; and airplane
crashes killed two.
Twenty-seven of the automobil,
casualties were reported in and nea,
Chicago.
HUGE ACCIDENT LIST
St Paul. Mimi, July 6.--(R-Tcr
killed and Is injured; many Of Their
seriously. as result of automob lie
and fireworks accidents and drown.
ings over the weekend were re,
ported at noon tdoay. Automobile tool
the heaviest toll in dead and injured
with six killed and 53 hurt. Two
persons. according to reports. were
drowned, one in St. Paul and one in
International Falls. Bulk of the in
jured were twin city residents.
DIE IN RED RIVER
Grand Forks. N. D.. July 6.-tEp-
Bodies of two Of the three young
people drowned in the Red River here
Saturday night were recovered Sun
day afternoon. The tragedy occur
red when their canoe tipped. Search
for the third body continued today.
The bodies recovered are those of
Eugene Mclean. 22. Grand Forks. and
Velma Doud. II, of Hopple. The body
Of Adelaide Doud is still in the river
James Coulter. Grand Forks. was the
fourth member of the canoe party,
who escaped by swimming to the Min
ncsota shore.
F1RECRACkER DEATHS DECLINE
Chicago, July 6.-(P)-The death
toll of American firccrackers con-
tinues to decline.
A dozen mid-western cities which
a decade ago reported death rolls re-
sembling the casualty list from the
battle of Bunker Hill Saturday count
ed less than score of fatalities and
less than 200 injured.
Chicago recorded four deaths from
powder burns and untimely explo-
sions, and score of minor injuries.
St. Louis had two deaths and ap-
proximately 100 injuries. Is of which
were considered serious Milwaukee,
eastern Wisconsin. northern Illinois
and southern Michigan reported 10
fatalities in the unusually heavy
holiday automobile traffic. One man
was killed in an automobile accident
at Kansas City, and drownings oc-
Cured at Oshkosh. Wis, and Joplin.
Mo-
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1925-07-06

Cuba's population increased 225 900
last year. It is now approximately
100000.
Putnam patriot., 1925-02-13
BURGLARS, ALLUNDER 16.
 ENTER POMFRET DEPOT
Three Lads Use Glass Gutter and Turn Lock.-Take
 Money
Father of Two Boys Secures Con
 fession

The ticket office in Pomfret rail road station was entered Monday eve ming and between fifteen and twenty dollars taken from the cash drawer. Suspicion fell on some boys under sixteen years of age and the father of two of them secured their confession duplicating a third boy.
 The lads were arraigned before Justice Bryden at Pomfret, Wednes- day morning. Grand Juror Ash Was Macdonald, Jr., of Putnam and At torney Charles L. Torrey represented the boys.
 Attorney Torrey called the atten- ton of the officers to the fact that one of the boys had suffered an injury to his head and that another boy had, at one time, been severely bitten in the face by dog. The attorney argued that such injuries may have caused the lads to have abnormal views as such cases are well known and considered in this enlightened day of dealing with criminals, especi- ally those of tender years.
 The cases were adjourned for two weeks. Tn the interim the situation may be called to the attention of the Child Welfare League and the boys examined by competent author ity on cases of this kind.
 The young burglars obtained a glass cutter and with this instrument cut hole in the glass door large enough so they could reach through and spring the lock. It is understood that the money was recovered. On account of the ages of the boys their names are withheld.
Putnam patriot., 1925-02-13
BOB CAT KILLED
Pike Brother. May Have Solved
 Mysterious Animal Mystery

A bob cat weighing 30 pounds was shot and killed py Charles l.. anu Fioyd E.. tIke of Elliott, Tues day, while they were out hunting foxes. The cat was killed not far from Long Rock, near the Brook lyn line.
 The eat stood about twenty inch es high and was three feet long. IL was of a yeiiowish color with black spots on its body and black and yellow mixed taii about four inches long. The animal had fur bottomed rect like fox with cat like claws three inches long.
 The great cat was making it's way along a ledge when seen and brought aown. The hunters were using shot and thought they were pursuing a fox. The animal was sold to a man in Providence for mounting.
 Although he has hunted through this section for the past DO years Charles Pike stated N ednesday at- ternoon he had never seen or heard of wild cat being in that terri tory.
 me killing of the savage look ing eat may De the solution of the mysterious animal reported seen on Allen Hill, Brooklyn. n year ago which left footprints resembl- ing a fox but with a body that was not that of fox. The appearance of the strange animal caused con- siderable interest among old hunt ters at the time and hunting part ies were formed but searched for the mysterious visitor in vain.
Putnam patriot., 1925-02-13
BIRTHDAYS
A A Buchanan Now 82, othsrs os-
 serve Natal Dsys

Anson A. Buchanan, local CIVIL War veteran, observed his eighty-second birthday on February 3. hs. buchan- an has been q resident Of Putnam of the territory nearby for most of nis life. He is in the best physical con dition of any of the remaining U. A. K. veterans. During the Civil War DIS ,outfit participated in no less than twenty-one engagements. lie now makes his home with Mir. and Mrss Raw sherman of Grove street.
 Others who nave recently observes their natal day are Mrs. John Ding- wall of School street, on the oth; Dr. J. ]. Russell. February .; and Mrs. Y. D. Levitt, also the 9th. Mrs: Levits was the guest of her six children on the following Sunday. She received many gifts.
 Saturday. February [, Mrs: B. Dos Ian quietly observed her birthday with her two daughters and granddaughter, at her home on Chapman street Mrs. Josephine A. Law observed her anni- versary at her home on Boiies street on Sunday, the sth.
Putnam patriot., 1925-02-13
JUDEAN CLUB HOLDS
 SUCCESSFUL MEETING

The Judean Club, composed of Jewish people from Putnam, Webster and Danielson, held it's first open meeting, Sunday, in Odd Fellows Hall with an attendance of approxi- mately l20, including guests from Norwich. Moosup. Danielson, Web. ster and Putnam. The club was only recently organized and has mem bership of thirty or more.
 4 short address of welcome was made by the president of the club, John c. Sessler following which there was a program of music. Among the numbers were a violin solo by Miss Ruth Burwiek of Worcester, vocal solo by Miss Celia Aframe of Put nam and saxaphone solo by Billy Evans of Webster There was dane ing with Pep's orchestra furnishing the music. A buffet luncheon and fruit punch were served.
Putnam patriot., 1925-02-13
GOT SAXAPHONES
 WORTH SIPS EACH
Losarie Rivard Admits Fraud On Worcester Dealer, Ac-
 cording to Police
One F.wned In Providcne-.-Other
 Found In His Possession

After considerable grilling last Saturday, Lesarie Rivard of Green street. according to the police, admit ted that he got two saxaphones from Worcester music dealer by fraud. l The instruments were said to be worth $l25 each.
 Following the report of the Wor- eester dealer to the police of that city the instruments were traced to Put nam. Saturday Lieutenant Swan of the Worcester police department came | to Putnam, accompanied by Chief l Hetherman of the Webster depart ment. Rivard was summoned to the police station and questioned for some time by the Massachusetts officers. Rivard would not admit to the Bay State men that he had procured the two saxaphones in Worcester. but said that man on his way from New York offered to sell him the two instruments. Rivard said that he told the man that if he would sell them cheap he would buy them. and finally made the pur- chase for STb.
 Admission Made to Captain
 Not being able to change his story, although catching him in contradic- tory statements. the Massachusetts of ! fieials turned Rivard over to Captain 1 Jarvis. to whom Rivard later admit 1 ted that he got the saxaphones in Worcester. One of the instruments had been pawned in Providence for S25. Rivard had the other one in his possession.
 According to the police, Rivard vis- [ i d. t,. 4.ska learning that there were no saxa- phones in the store He said he want ed t0 purchase two instruments and the dealer said he would immediately call up Worcester dealer and have two shipped to Webster. He called the Worcester dealer while Riyard lis- tened.
 Rivard. according to the story the police tell, then left the store in Web ster and went to telephone and eaii- ed up the Worcester dealer Rivard ! told the Worcester dealer not to ship the saxaphones to Webster as n man would be sent from Webster to get them. He, Riyard. then went to Wor- cester and, telling the dealer that he had been sent to Worcester by the Webster storekeeper who ordered the saxaphones, the instruments were de- i livered to him.
 Traced Instruments to Putnam
 When the fraud became known, of- ficers went to work on the case. A man in Webster, who formerly lived in Putnam, had seen saxaphone in Rivard's possession. He was asked to take the number of the instrument when he SAW it again, which he did. The number corresponded with one of the instruments sold by the Worces- ter dealer to the Webster store.
 l. was after the ease had reached this stage that the Massachusetts off, cers came to Putnam and RivaFd was arrested Rivard accompanied Lieu tenant Swan to Worcester and was ar raigned in court on @ charge of at tempted larceny, Monday. His case was continued to Thursday for inves- tigation.
 Rivard appeared in the Worcester court. Thursday morning, and was sentenced to four months in jail, the execution of the sentence being suspended. He also agreed to raise $50 to cover losses and expenses. His father went to Worcester and the son returned home Thursday after noon with him.
Putnam patriot., 1925-02-13

decide to relnquish it's rights to the valuable historic property. IL had reached a point where 1t had become impossible to properly finance the proper upkeep of the ninety acres of forest purchased by the Chapter n quarter of a century ago for approxi- mately Sl 300. Although consider able sum of money has been expended in improvements and in the care of the property 1t was decided to trans fer the property to the state. in the event the state would accept the property, for the price originally paid by the Chapter.
 In transferring the property to the state to become part of the sys- tenn of state parks, the Chapter feels assured of having the ninety acres of virgin forest and the historic den pre- served, as nearly as possible, in it's natural rugged beauty and condition, and that the public, including tourists from all states in the Union, who come 10 see the den, will always be free to visit the most renowned his- toric spot in eastern Connecticut.
 Plan Kept Secret
 ne pldh to turn the PsVPs,y "FN, Co the state was not made public entii the completion of the transfer. Mrs. F. NJ. Warner and Mrs. Silas M. Wheeloek, Past Regents of Elizabeth Porter Putnam Chapter, were ap- pointed q committee to arrange for deeding the wolf den to the state.
 The State Park Commission au- thorized the purchase of the property at it's meeting in January and on Wednesday, at the state capitol, the deed was passed and accepted.
 Proceeds For Memorial
 At q recent meeting of the Chap ter, when the committee reported the progress of the transaction and its immediate contamination, 1t was vot" cd 10 set nside the proceeds of the
Putnam patriot., 1925-02-13

tryside but the she wolf could not bs disiodged
 Putnam Appears
 Youg Israel Putnam appeared up- on the scene from his home nearby. The quick tempered Putnam, angry and disappointed at the failure of others efforts. determined to destory | the beast in the den lest she escape through some unknown Assure. Ty- ing a long rope about his waist by which he might be pulled back by neighbors at the mouth, he entsred the cave head foremost, carrying han gun and torch.
 His Shirt Stripped od
 Legend says the den was as silent as the house of death. None bue monsters had ever before explore0 this solitary mansion of horrors. While going forward on hands ana knees Putnam discovered the glaying eyeballs of the wolf. She gnsshed her teeth and gave a sullen growt. Those at the mouth of the den. hear ing the growing and supposing their friend in danger, drew him forth with such speed that his shirt was strip ned over his head and his skin se- verely lacerated.
 He Fires
 Undaunted, he entered second time. This time the wolf was about to spring upon him when he leveled his piece and fired at her head. He was drawn out again before finding out the result of his shot.
 Having refreshed himself,' legend tells. 'he went in the third time. Once more he came within sight of the wolf. He applied the torch te her nose and perceiying her deadp took hold of her ears and then kicked the rope. The people outside, with ne small exultation, dragged them both out together"
Putnam patriot., 1925-02-13
STRIPPED WHEELS
 FROM PARKED CAR
Nathan Nuzie Finds But One Wheel Left on Flivver
 Sunday A. M.
Tires. Tubes, Tail Light and Tools
 Taken


 Nathan Nuzie closed his place of business on Front street about 10 O. clock Saturday night. When he got to his home in the north section of School street. beyond Mechanics street, he parked his flivver beside the highway and went Go bed. At half past eight Sunday morning Il woman who lives upstairs over Nuzie called his atten- ton to the peculiar position in which the Ford seemed to be reclining. Nuzie investigated and found that two rear wheels and one front wheel were miss. ing, plus three new tires. From inside the ear had been stolen two new tubes and some tools. From the rear the tail light had disappeared. Aside from these missing parts the Ford was in as perfect a condition as 1t was the night before when it took Nuzie safely home. The matter was at once re- ported to the police.
 Nuzie sent for his number plates the previous Monday. They arrived Wed nesday. Thursday he put them on his car and took it out of the garage and down the hill onto School street, and rode to his place of business. Thurs. day night on account of the steep in- cline to his garage, Nuzie left the car, not of very recent vintage, beside the road. as he thought it would be more than the car could manipulate to climb the ice-covered driveway. Thursday night the garage in the great open spaces worked we'll; Friday night the same. Saturday night, however, prov ed that a car in garage may be worth three wheels in the highway.
 That the ear was there at two O. clock Sunday morning was testified to by neighhor who was out until an early hour the Sabbath morning. Be- tween two o'clock and daylight some one stripped Nuzie's car of about $50 worth of parts and tires. The wheel left on the car was the one with the poorest tire, the three taken being brand new.
Putnam patriot., 1925-02-13
WATER COMPANIES
 OPPOSE NEW LAWS
Proposed Legislation Would Be Prohibitive and Put Them
 Out of Bushes
Putnam Water Commissioner Rep
 resented at Hearing Thursday

Water companies throughout the state were represented at hearing before the judiciary committee at Hartford. Thursday, when proposed Legislation affecting water supplies was discussed.
 The city of Putnam, which owns it's own water supply, with Roseland Lake. Woodstock. as its source, was represented by Corporation Counsel Charles l.. Torrey and c. Dwight Sharpe, superintendent of the water department.
 The center of interest was about Major John Buckley, q citizen of un- ion; Attorney William A. King of Willimantie, and Attorney Charles Phelps of Rockville, whose efforts were directed to have the hearing post poned. This effort was unsuccessful and the hearing proceeded.
 The reservoir pollution bills, one of which was offered by Herbert W. Bow en of Woodstock. one of the trustees of Roseland Park. were introduced by Senator Child of Woodstock. Mir. Bowen did not appear, but submitted a brief.
 Protecting Right.
 The several bills nave to do with the proximity of cemeteries to water sup ply sources, the definition of reser- voirs and the riparian ownership by water companies. The bill introduced by Senator Child on behalf of Mir. Bowen forbids health officials or other state officers or water companies from attempting to prevent bathing, boat ing or fishing in any natural lake or pond before condemnation proceeding have been instituted and the riparian owners duly compensated.
 Among those who spoke on the Woodstock situation were L. II. Heal l ey. commissioner of agriculture, and Charles M Perrin of North Wood stock, doorkeeper in the senate. Attorney Torrey said that if law was passed requiring water companies to own the land about their water sources 1t would put the city of Put nam out of business as far as it's pub lie water supply is concerned. This WAS the substance of the remarks of
 (Continued on Page Ten)
Putnam patriot., 1925-02-13
ANOTHER NEW INDUSTRY

Putnam has prospects of another new industry in one of it's present empty factory buildings. The con cern that is thinking seriously of buying property and locating here manufactures braid. It would em- ploy from forty to fifty hands at the start, and would operate it's plant night and day. The concern Is an established one with present plant in nearby state.
Putnam patriot., 1925-02-13
VALENTINE WHIST
 FOR FRIENDLY CLUB

4 Valentine whist was held We'd nesday evening at the home of Mir. and Mrs. Edward Girard. 25l Provi- dence street. for he members of the friendly club. The decorations and favors were in keeping with St. Vat entine's day and refreshments were served. The first prize was awarded to Mrs. Wilfred Martineau and the consolation prize to Mrs. Joseph Mar tineau.
Putnam patriot., 1925-02-13
DOG WARDEN BILLIARD
 AFTER LAW VlOLATORS

It cost Sylvester Cymnar of the Gary district a five spot for not hav- ing his dog registered. when he ap- peared in the city court Wednesday morning. Prosecuting Attorney John son appeared bit mystihed at the arrest of man in so remote a part of the town when, as he said, he saw q number of dogs roaming about the city streets even on his way to court. Dog Warden, Howard Buliard, ex- plained the arrest of the defendant by stating that he had received com plaints that Cymnar's dog was un- registered.
Putnam patriot., 1925-02-13
 SECURES DIVORCE FROM POMFRET CENTER MAN

Judge Arthur NJ. Robinson in pro- bate court at Pittsiield. Mass, this week granted a divorce to Emma k. King of North Adams frcm Fred c: King of Pomfret Center, for cruel and abusive treatment and intoxication. She was given the custody of q minor child. Carl Clifford King. They were married at Pownal. Vt., September ,. 1922.
Putnam patriot., 1925-02-13
HISTORIC WOLF DEN IN POMFRET BECOMES
 PART OF CONNECTICUTS PARK SYSTEM
ELIZABETH PORTER PUTNAM CHAPTER TRANSFERS PROPERTY IT HAS HELD FOR TWENTY-FIVE
 YEARS THAT IT MAY BE PERPETUATED
Deeds Passed Wednesday-Recal Legendary Tales of Wek
 That Killed Farmers Sheep

sale at accrued interest. principal and interest both to be used at some fu- ture time for a memorial to General Israel Putnam.
 The Legend of the Den
 While legend concerning the Wolf Den has been related in various forms it has become an accepted historic fact that the farmers in Woodstock and Pomfret became angered and alarmed at the finding of scores of mutliated sheep. A male wolf was hn- ally killed and it was thought the de- predations would abate. The female. left alone, became more ferociouo than even and the sheep killing con- tinued. The animal was finally driven to it's den by farmers from the coun-
Putnam patriot., 1925-02-13
POMFRET BAZAAR
Holy Trinity Church Gets Proceeds oI
 February 20 Affair

Holy Trinity church, Pomfret, will receive the proceeds of a bazaar to be given at Pomfret Hall, Pomfret, Friday evening, February 20. Those in charge of the bazaar are planning to give q live evenings entertainment to the hundreds of people expected There will be old fashioned and round dancing with music by four piece orchestra. A feature will be the giving away of five tube radio set, which is now on display at the Motor Tire Service Cempany's store on South Main street.
Putnam patriot., 1925-02-13

After twenty-five years of per petuation and upkeep by Elizabeth Porter Chapter, D, A, R., of Putnam, the historic Wolf Den in Pomfret and it's contiguous ninety acres of Ian |, has passed to the State of Connecti- cut and will become a part of the states public park system.
 To the public the transfer appears a sudden one. Members of the organ ization. however, have been working toward this end for some time as the financing of so large proposition as the Wolf Den property had become has been heavy financial burden on the Elizabeth Porter Putnam Chapter.
 For Original Price
 It was the financial aspect of the situation that moved the chapter to
Putnam patriot., 1925-02-13
C. A. R. MEETING

Quinebaug Chapter, c. A. R.. will meet in the High School auditorium Wednesday. February IS. at 3.30 p. m. There will be an entertainment and refreshments.
Putnam patriot., 1925-02-13

The discussion at the meeting of the Hi-Y Club Monday evening will be ''The Other Fellow" There will also be a supper this week, the meeting opening at 6.30 o'clock at the Congre- gational church.
Putnam patriot., 1925-02-13

James Woodson of Ware. Mas, ha. been visiting friends and relatives in and near Putnam
Putnam patriot., 1925-02-13

Mrs. Diane B. Farley has returned to this city after attending the School of corsetry in New York City the past week.
Putnam patriot., 1925-02-13
HEAR PUTNAM GIRL
 VIOLINIST OVER RADIO

Putnam radio fans listening in On Station WORD Thursday evening about Q o'clock heard two violin solos played by Miss Esther Rouse, daugh- ter of Mir. and Mrs. Arthur Rouse. School street. Miss Rouse is stu dent at Aurora College, Aurora, III. Her selections were: By the Water of Minnetoka" and "The Rosary
 The college quartet also broadcasted.
Putnam patriot., 1925-02-13

Landlord E. C. Rogers left Thur day evening for New York where he will purchase furniture for the new addition to the Putnam Inn.
Putnam patriot., 1925-02-13

Mrs. Stella Bowen, daughter Miss Marion, and Judge Nj. H. Geissler were Hartford visitors Thursday.
Putnam patriot., 1925-02-13

Attorney Charles l.. Torrey was n Hartford Thursday.
Putnam patriot., 1925-02-13

It was the financial aspect Of the situation that moved the chapter to
New Britain herald., 1925-01-16
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