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Imperial Valley press., 1926-09-24
So. California
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Imperial Valley press., 1926-09-24
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Putnam patriot., 1926-04-09
PETER CHARRON OF KILLINCLY ON DANGER LIST AT DAY KiMBALL HOSPITAL WHILE THREE COM
 PANIoNS ARE HELD AT POLICE STATION
State Officers vestigatngBeieve Injured Man Was
 Over the Head

Peter Ghauon. man about 4S lo 5o years uf age. IS al the Day kimhail hospital with fractured skull and small chance for his recovery while three alleged companions are locked up at the Putnam police station await my action by the state police. l. is believed by Che officers that the man was injured by a blow on the head during drunken brawl in remote section of the town of killinEly just over the Putnam town line.
 The men at the police station give their names as Nelson Boehaine. NJ. AiEnault and Menzig kamalian From what the police have learned SO far they believe that kamilian was the man who struck Charron but kamilian says that Charron was injured by fall ing.
 The matter first came to the at. tention of the police when some men appeared in Putnam about four O. clock Thursday afternoon and asked to be directed to a doctors office
Putnam patriot., 1926-04-09
SURPRISE PARTY BY
 MANY YOUNG FRIENDS

Miss Edna Belair. daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Peter E. Belair of Providence street. was given d surprise Monday afternoon by q company of her young friends. A merry time was had play ing games. after which refreshments were served. During the afternoon music was enjoyed. with piano solos, by 0rise Lucier and the little hostess who also received a number of gifts.
 Those present were: Lucille Guer- tin. Rita and Beatrice Bouehe. Ida Roivin. Stella Labonte, Orise and Irene Lucier. Loretta, Elsie and Elan che Dumas. Eva, Lillian and Irene ehcnette. Bernicc Bousquet, Rita IaViene. Rita and Loreua Lizotte.
Putnam patriot., 1926-04-09
PLAINTIFF HOLSTERS
 UP CASE, COURT FINDS

Judge Edwin (. Diekenson, in a decision handed down, Tuesday. finds for the defsndaut in the ease of Frederick Payne of Jcwett City vs. Oscar F Arino of killinely
 ihe case was lred iu the uperier court ut Putnam two wcHka aWo and grew out af an automobile accident when the ear of the defendant. dfiv Hu by the defendant. crushed into | wall near Washington, R L. and the plaintiff. passenger. was severely injured. Damages Of $t.an9 were asked
 In its decision the court fn8s lhaf the plaintiff was T willing passenger ef Che defendant and that t appea5- ed that on the witness stand he, tbe plaintiff. tried to bolster up his story and therefore the court did not credit the material facts and could not find
Putnam patriot., 1926-04-09

One af them Was injured. Captain Jarvis told the men to take their com pauiou to Che hospital Becoming sus- picio0s che captain followed In the hos pital and learned of Charron's serious injury He took the mans compan- ions into custody
 Inter he, with state officers, went Co the home of kamilian where the drunken hrawl occurred. The investi. gation made SO far leads the police ta. believe that Charron, Bochaine and Mignault were in an automobile tha. got stuck in the mud near kamili ans farm house. The men went to the house and were treated to cider. There was more and more cider and the police believe an argument and fight followed and that during the fight Charron received the blow which may cause his death
 As the affair happened over the line in killinFly the men. if the investiga- tion warrants it, will be turned over 1 to the police of Danielson.
Putnam patriot., 1926-04-09

Shat the plaintiff had. by q prcponder ance of Che evidence. showed that ha was not a willing party to the ride and freed himself from eontribufarv negligence.
 The tw1 men, according ta the story. started out to see a farm which Payne thought of buying Instead nf stopping at the farm they proceeded ta Providence md spent the dav They started home between six and seven o'clock The plaintiff testi- fled that the defendant drove SO fat that he requested him several time ta slow down but Che defendant said that he had the wheel and told the plaintiff not to worry. II was soon after conversation of this kind th.s Fhe car left the road and hit the wall The plaintiff remembered little for some time afterward when he arftv sa at a doctors office.
Putnam patriot., 1926-04-09
BRIDGE JUN cHE0N II HONOR OF SISTER Miss Sylvia Wheelock Announc- es Engagement to Allen
 Averill of Pomfrel Party For Miss Elizabeth Whecioek k
 Monday Afternoon

Miss Sylvia Wheelock. older daugh ter of Mir. and Mrs Silas NJ Wheelock Church street, gave a bridge luncheon. Monday afternoon. in honor of her sister, Miss Elizabeth Wheelook who leaves Sunday for California Miss Wheeioek also took occasion to an nounce her engagement to Allen Aver i'll. son of Mrs. L. F. Averill of Pom fret
 The dining room was attractively decorated the color scheme being lav- ender and yellow. Spring flowers. datfodils. and sweet peas were used in connection with lavender and yellow candles The luncheon consisted of lobster patties. latticed potatoes. cal- cry. hot rolls and olives, followed by endive salad with French dressing. ice cream in fancy moulds. candy salted nuts, cakes and after-dinuer coffee
 Following the luncheon bridge was played Miss Ruth Bartlett winning the prize. Among the guests were Miss Elizabeth Wheelock. Mrs Harold Waters and her sister, Miss Deborah Root of Uxbridge, Mass. Miss Ruth Bartlett. Miss Doreas Bartlett, Mrs. Nelson Lown. Mrs. John H. Moss. Mrs. Joseph Michel. Miss Elizabeth Raffer- ty, Miss Rhoda Gilpatrie, and Mrs. Howard Shirreffs.
Putnam patriot., 1926-04-09
BROADWAY JONES"
K of (. Selects Cohen Comedy as
 Vehicle For First Effort

Cargill Council Knights of Colum- bus. has selected Broadway Jones" as the vehicle in which they will soon appear before the public. It Is some time since the Knights have staged a show but memories of former efforts still remain Broadway Jones' ie d farce comedy full of funny lines and situations and was a George Coz hen success If some years back.
 The amateurs will be coached by the veteran, John P Heald of Webster Mir Heald WAS in the city recently and made the initial arrangements and made the first selection of the east Other members of the company, in- cluding those who will take female pafts# will be announced later. those already chosen include.
 Raa kin. Michael L. White. Jackson JoHez John H Hogan Robert Wat iuce. F Edgar luciar; Peter Pem. braEe. John Hauuifan; Sam Spots uaaH George 1aieunesse; Dave, Wil- liam Miha Judge Snotswood James Rec Henry Hooper. Lawrence Hieh. Joe Higgins. uric o Baker; John LearF John AeCauleY, Grover Wal lace. William Benoit
Putnam patriot., 1926-04-09
One or Quartefe in Drunken
 BralUl Has Fractured Skull
SEEK RELATIVES OF
 WOMAN FROM PUTNAM

Information Is desired cen- corning the whereabouts of rela- tefs of Emma C. Osborn, tEmma Osborn Rel8nd1 Tbe woman Was admitted o the Rhode Island hospital last Friday in enHfus- ed and irrational state and from letters and papers she had with her it was learned that she had been in Putnam.
 The woman is known here but as far as known she has no rsia- tiees She has alluded to having a former home somewhere in New York state and has fire queutly visited lawyers offices in Putnam with d taie of having a considerable amount of mouey which some persons unknown were trying to get from her
 Any information as Go fela- tives should be sent Co Miss Ger aldine Nj Diteler. social service worker. Rhode Island hospital, Providence.
Putnam patriot., 1926-04-09

Charles T. Thayer, superintendent of the fire alarm system. asked that the city purchase q motor generator set for charging the batteries at the fire station Mir. Thayer stated that the city has but one such set and that if. during a thunder storm. or at any other time. anything happened to il there would be no way of charging the batteries and the city would be with cut its fire alarm service. When the trolleys were running, the company under an agreement of long standing with the city. furnished the current to charge the batteries. When the trol- leys were discontinued the service was also discontinued. It was stated that such set as Is necessary would cost S205. No action was taken. but the matter will be again brought up at the next meeting of the council.
 Other Meetings This Month
 Alderman-at-large Richard said that in view of the fact that no word had been received from Engineer Pal mer, and the fact that the council will have to make arrangements for Oiling the streets. he moved that adjourn ment be taken to Tuesday evening. April 20 After the bills were read, approved and ordered paid, adjourn ment was so taken.
 special meeting was called for the same evening to preeede the adioura- cd meeting, for the purpose of elect ing an alderman from ward threo te hIl fhc vacancy caused by th5 resig nation of 8ldermau Pigeon.
Putnam patriot., 1926-04-09
FUNERAL HELD AT
 MASONIC TEMPLE Wallace W. Futile, Who Died After Short Illness, Buried
 Wednesday Made Many Friends In Two Years
 Residence in Putnam


 The funeral of Wallace W. Tuttla. who died at his home on Ring street. Monday night. after a short illness with pneumonia. was held from the Masonic Temple, Grove street. Wed. nesday afternoon at l230 o'clock Rev. F. H. Bigelow. rector of Christ Episcopal church, Pomfret. ofiiciated. Following the service the body WIS taken to Hollisten, Mass. for burial in the Lakeside cemetery. The ser vice was held from the temple on account of the serious illness of Mr.. Futile. She is reported as slightly improved.
 The death of Mir. Tuttle was great surprise and shock Co the community He was apparently in robust health when on Sunday. March 27. he wa. attacked with a chill and soon develop ed a temperature. A doctor was sum. moned and ordered Mir Futile C bed His condition grew rapidly worse, pneumonia developed with com plications. and he became delirious which condition continued for seYera days
 Made Many Friends
 Mir. Futile had lived in Putnam but little over two years but in that short time had identified himself with the civic and social affairs of the city and stood for pragressiveness and high ideals. He was a man who made friends easily and quickly and ai- though a comparatively new resident had a broad acquaintance. He was universally admired and respected for his upright character and substantial worth as n man and a citizen.
 Mr Futile came to Putnam from Worcester to become production en. gineer of the Putnam Company, for morly the Putnam Foundry and Ma chine Corporation He was born in Greenwich this state. Oct 26. 1Ss9 the son of Henry A and Jennie l. fGobH} Futile. H. was graduated from the Taunton Massachusetts Hish school. aa3 attended Worcester P8s- teehnie Institute for tvo wears. trans feued C. lhe University of 1ichisan where he W8a graduated in 1915 He WIS ruearfA fur zev~-al vears iu ru= rineerine work in Detroit. and later was WiEH the IeiaH8-Gifard company of Worcester. Mas. and when that concern b8aeht the Putnam Foundry and Machine Corporation Mr Tuttie was transferred ta Putnam. He was member of the Blue lodge of Ma. sons of Taunton and of the chapter ai Ann Arhor. Michigan, member of Sigma Chi fraternity at his college and a member of the Baptist church in Taunton.
 Married Tn Detroit
 lie married Miss Marjorie Fitch of Detroit ten years ago She survives him. together with his parents. who reside in Upton, Mass. a son. Henry A. seven years of age. and a sister Mrs David c. Coleord of Holliston Mass
Putnam patriot., 1926-04-09
CHARITY BALI.
Elks Annual Affair April g, State
 Armory, Dauielson

The third annual charity hall of Putnam Lodge of Elks. under the aus pices of the Danielson members. will be held in the State Armorv. Daniel son. Thursday evening. April 22. The committee of arrangements has nearly completed its plans The original DeVito's orchestra of Waterbury will furnish the music Supper arrange ments can be made and tables may be reserved if desired
 The charity ball is to help the fund that is devoted to charitable purpose each year by the lodge Especially at Christmas time are the Flks active All through the year they are on the alert to discover worthy needy people and to give them aid regardleys of race. creed. or color Tickets to the ball are now selling.
 George Tourtellotte of Hartfori spent Monday with friends here
Putnam patriot., 1926-04-09
PROF. WILEY ACCEPTS
to Teach st Syracuse School of
 Citizenship

is to Teach st Syracuse School oi
 Citizenship
 Professor Malcolm NJ. Wiley of the department of soci0loey at Dartmouth College is to be a member of the staff of the Syracuse University School of Citizenship and Public Affairs for the summer session during July and Au- gust of this year. The School of Citi- zcnship is a specially endowed depart ment within Syracuse University During the six weeks of the summer school special work is offered to school teachers and graduate students in the various social sciences. Professor Wiley is offering courses in elemen- tarY sociology and social problems.
 The American Year Book, edited by Albert Bushnell Hart and William Schuyler. and published by the Mac milan Company. contains in it sec tion entitled "The Relation of Sociol- ogy to Government and History, written by Professors $. A. Rice and Wiley.
Putnam patriot., 1926-04-09
DRILL AND DANCE
 TOMORROW NIGHT

Garde Foeh of this city will give its Fifth Annual Prize Drill and Dance Saturday evening. There will be dane ing from eight until ten o'clock with good music After Che dance the drill iag Will beeiu and the contest vii be close as there are a number of good entries Among the Eardes eXpee eeted to be present are: Garde Ste Anne, Fall River: Garde Rochambeau, SOuthhridge; Artisans, Snuthbridge Sacred Heart, Wilimantic; Company B. F F. A.. Webster, and Garde Mar tial. North GrOsvenordale.
Putnam patriot., 1926-04-09
BRIDGE PARTY
Miss Rafferty Entertsins In Honor of
 Miss Elizabeth Wheeloek


 Al the home of her parents. Mir and ] rs. William F. Raifortg, Grove street. Miss Elizabeth Rafferty entertained at a bridge party, Saturday after noon, from half past two until hall past five o'clock. in h1nor of Mis- Elizabeth Wheelnck. daughter of Mr and Mrs. <. M. Wheelock. Church street who will leave the ilth for San Diego. California. where she wili b. married to nr Roy Fulton of the E. S. Naval Hospital there
 The decorations for Che oceu5iHu were in yellow and grean. dafIediis callenduln. potted palms and ferns be- ing used in profusiou. The dining ta- hlo was lighted with yellow and green candies The luncheon consisted 1f cream chicken patties, green peas. rolls. yellow and green ices in the shape of flowers. yellow and green candies, nuts, fancy cakes and coffee.
 During the afternoon Miss Wheel ock was presented with sterling sil- yer steak platter by those present. the platter being selected to match sil yer service of Miss Wheeloek's.
 There were four tables of cards. Miss Constance Russell won the first prize. and Mrs Howard Shirrefrs the second prize Among the guests were :
 Miss Elizabeth Wheelock. Miss Syl- via Wheelock. Miss Rhoda Gilpatric, Miss Constance Russell. Mrs John II. Moss. Mrs Howard Shirreffs, Mrs. Nelson Lown. Mrs. Francis Metcalf Mrs. Karl T Phillips, Mrs. Joseph Michel. Mrs. s. NJ. Wheelock. Mrs. Herbert J Smith, Mrs. William r. RaTerty. all of Putnam; and Miss Mary Bradford. Thompson, and Mrs. Richard Bannigan and Mrs. William ierklotts of Danielson.
Putnam patriot., 1926-04-09
TO PUT PRISONERS
 TO PLEA TUESDAY

Clerk F. M. Warner of the superior court has given notice that the April criminal term of the court will open in Willimantic. Tuesday. April f3. al i0.30 o'clock, when prisoners will be put to plea. Each accused person who has not already been put to plea must appear and be prepared to plead If the plea is not guilty election must be made whether trial will be to the court or jury. No cases will be tried on Tuesday.
Putnam patriot., 1926-04-09
PARENT. NT.TEACHERS'
 ASSOCIATION TO MEET

The next meeting of the Parent Teachers Association will be held in the High School auditorium Tuesday evening. April l3. at s o'clock The program will consist of ballad singing by Miss Alice Stevens, and readings from modern poetry bv Miss Sarah King of the high school faculty. who arranged the program for this meet ing. Refreshments will be served The public is cordially invited Co attend Admission free.
 Members are requested to attend tho business meeting at 500 D. m
Putnam patriot., 1926-04-09
PUBLIC INVITED TO
 CLOSING EXERCISES

The closing exercises of the Put nam Evening School will be held Mon day evening. April l2. in the High School auditorium. The public is in- vited to attend, and a good program has been prepared, with Principal F.. L. Robinson of the high school as the speaker.
 Although this is the official closing of the school, four special sessions will be held in the commercial department so that pupils taking bookkeeping will be able to complete work equivalent to one years work in the high school.
Putnam patriot., 1926-04-09
BRIDGE CLUB ENTERTAINED
 BY MRS. $. NIkoLoFF

Mrs. S. NikoloG entertained the East and West Bridge Club at her home on Hospital Hill last Thursday afternoon. After the card playing re treatments were served by the host ess. Mrs. c. l.. Adams was the hign scorer for the afternoon. The clu0 will be entertained at the next meet ing by Miss Mowers at the home of c. 4. Hammond, Oak Hill.
Putnam patriot., 1926-04-09
PUTNAM BOY ON
 BIG TIME CIRCUIT

Edgar Champeau, son of Isaac Champeau of Putnam. is member of a musical organization known as ''Ev- erett Johnson and His Cadette Or ehestra." Mir. Champeau plays the drums. The orchestra played Wor- eester the first of this week and Is now in Springfield. Ii Is on big time. play ing the poli circuit. recently being at tbe Keith-Alb Theatre. Boston. for week, and going from Springfield for . weeks engagement in Brooklyn, \. Y., next week.
Putnam patriot., 1926-04-09
NONE TO JAIL
Delinquent Tax Payers Pay Whess
 Writa Are Served

No delinquent taxpayer in Putnam has as yet been taken Co iail This denotes that those upon whom writs are being served are paying up. While both the city and town tax collectors have issued many writs which instruct the officer. in the case no property of the delinquent can be found, and pay ment is not made. Co take the person l lmed in the writ to jail. no such dras-- tic action has yet been necessary.
 There are still some who are in ara. rears. According to the coIleetorp they cannot escape. Every person who owes the town or city tax money has but to pay or show legal excuse for not paying In the meantime tho, 1925 tax is soon coming due.
Putnam patriot., 1926-04-09
CAMP WOODSTOCK FOR
 BOYS OPENS IN JUNE

serves as camp headquarters. In addi- ton a large dining hall, boats. cook ing quarters. dock, and an ;ndrmary are provided
 Camp Directors
 Frank Condon of Rockville. Elmer Thienes of Hartford. and Edwin Hill of Putnam are the directors of the camp. All three of these men have had many years experience in manag ing boys camps and also as secretar- ios of the Y. Nj. C. A.
 They will be assisted by a physical director, a swimming instructor. and twenty men, known as "tent-leaders." "
Putnam patriot., 1926-04-09

Because nothing has been heard from Engineer Palmer of Norwich wha has been engaged to make an in- vestieation of the cityis water plant. no action on the matter was taken at the regular meeting of the common council. Tuesday night. when the monthly meeting was held. The last heard from Mir. Palmer was that he was ii Alderman Rogers reported progress and the matter was passed over for the time being.
 Alderman Pigeon Resigns
 The resignation of Alderman Alfred Pigeon Democratic member frem ward three, was read Alderman Pig con has removed to Pawtucket. The resignation was accepted and the va cancy caused by the resignation will be filled at a special meeting Of the council. April 20th According to the charter the council will elect an al derman from the same political party and from the same ward as the retir- ing alderman.
 Only Eight Arrests
 The police report for the month of March showed but eight arrests dur ing the month all for minor causes, five being for intoxicatiop. Fines and costs collected tatalled s97 66. Thirty six tramps were lodged during the month. That st5rekeepers are beeam- ing absent minded or careless was de noted from the fact that in the thirty. one-day period. twenty-sevcn doors were found unlocked.
 No. 2 Officers Ratified
 The council ratified fhe election of the following officers If Chemical su. of the fire department: Foreman, Frederick pamas; first assistant lore man. Joseph Damas; second assistant foreman. Louis BeaHsaieil; secretary and treasurer, Eugene Berthiaume,
 No Curbing This Year
 \ petition signed by Mrs J. W. Mil Ter and others asked for the curbng of Chapman street This brought up the subject of eurbing in other parts of the city for which petitions have been submitted. It was stated that an appropriation of 5000 would be necessary if all of the petitions were granted. It was thought owing to the present financial outlook. that il would be better to defer further installation of curbing and gutters until next year. and it was so voted.
 Two New Boxes
 Alderman Ryan asked for the in- stallation of two fire alarm boxes The council voted to install box al the lower end of South Main street in the vicinity of Hopkins garage. and sec ond box at the corner of Woodstock avenue and Milton street. lt was stated that the boxes cost Sl50 each and that it will cost approximately SIPS to install the box on South Man street. but little or nothing for the second box, as the wires are already in place for the installation.
 Want Fire Protection
 4 request far fire protection by the people of Wood stock Hill was laid on the table uutil the next meeting No plan wa made known at the meeting for furnishing such protection, but ]. was stated that the territory to he covered would extend from the real- dence of C. ". Bowen to the hr. Spalding place.
Putnam patriot., 1926-04-09
D. A. R. MEETING

The regular meeting of Elizabeth Porter Putnam Chapter D. A. K. will be held at 2 o'clock Monday in Odd Fellows hall Reports of the state conference will be given and there will be folk dances by children of the Woodstock schools Board meeting at 230 o'clock.
Putnam patriot., 1926-04-09
NO ACTION ON WATER
 WORKS SITUATION

Council Has Heard Nothing From Engineer Palmer Alderman Pigeon Resigns.-Vacancy to Be Filled At Spe- eia Meetng-Ratify Fire Company Ohcers.-No Curbing Until Next Year-To Install Two Fire Alarm Boxes- Woodstock People Want Fire Proection-Refuse Appro- priation For Motor nerator-Ad ourned Meeting April goth to Pass Vote Oil Streets.-Vote to Pay Bills
Putnam patriot., 1926-04-09

Mrs. Ralph C. Jenkins of South Main street is at the Deaeonness hos pital, Boston, where she will be op- erated on today. Mrs. Jenkins ex- poets Co be there about ten days.