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Putnam patriot., 1926-11-26
PUTNAM HIGH DECISIVE
 VICTOR IN LAST GAME

Putnam High football squad ran up score of 47 while holding killingly scorless at the Danielson gridiron of the killingly team Thanksgiving morning Three Danielson players were injured and carried from the field. IL was one sided contest and. as the score denotes, killingly was no match for her Putnam rivals.
 \ rumer comes from Danielson that killingly may net play football for several years to come. This k not due Co their beating but to the fact that a iinx has been following the team all season and many players have been injured Nearly every game played contributed d cripple, one player hay ing his leg broken.
Putnam patriot., 1926-11-26
OFFICER PAIGE ACTS
 QUICKLY-GETS HIS MAN
George St. Onge Escapes From Rcformatory, Steals Car,
 Caught Here
Girl In His Company Committed to
 Hartford Home

Credit is due Joseph Paige. Putnam policeman for his quick observation followed by instantaneous action that resulted tn che capture Of George St. 0uRe of Putnam. wanted as an cscap- cd inmate of the state refoFmatary at Cheshire and also for stealing an au- temobile in Hartford. The capture was made on the upper end of Main treot. Tuesday morning.
 < Putnam girl who has been under surveillance by the police and praha- tion officer. found riding with St. Onge, was driving the ear. She was alse taken into custody An officer from the reformatory came for St. Onee. The eirl was committed to the Home of the Good shepherd at a spe- ciaI session Of the city court Nednes- day morning.
 Convicted of Burglary
 St. 0nge was committed to the re- formatnry after being bound over to the superior court a year or more ago on charge of breaking into a Canal street pool room. Saturday he made his escape and went Co Hartford where he got a car. promising Co return it Saturday night When his escape was detected the Putnam police were noti- fled and they were also given the reg istration number of the chrysler auto mobile that he procured in Hartford.
 Officer Paige was standing near the corner of the Citizens National Bank about 1T o'clock Tuesday morning when he saw a Chrysler ear turning from Front street north into Main street iic saw that the registration numbers were of the wanted ear. Just at that moment q taxi driven by Guy Z!ta came along. The officer com manderrpd the taxi and ordered Zito to aIertafc the Ghrysler
 The taxi overlook the fleeing ear near May street md the officer ordered the driver e draw un @ the curb It Was then thai tho officer discovered fhat u Riri Was ai the wheel Police man Paine knew st eane He asked the niTi f8I Hef driver license and zha turned lo her ,ampBaiaH and told him to produce l. license was haUu hH aifrgr but it was in an atheH Hama and the officer ordered st. 8nGa to Iha police station. + was learned fhal the eirl had been a tho company of St oaee for two nT tafee days.
Putnam patriot., 1926-11-26
THANKSGIVING DAY

The Thanksgiving Day observance in Putnam was ushoftd in with q un- ion crvice at che Baptist church Wed nesdav evening. u which tho Mciho- dist. sonerepatlonai and Baptist churches united. Rev Frank Fuller delivered a sermon based on "0h. that men would praf the Lard for His eeaduessR
 Ihursday w8s passed quietly with all business suspended The theatres were well patfouiged and there was a dance at the armerX given by the Headquarters Company. m the eve ming Che arrest for imtoElcatlop was made by the police.
Putnam patriot., 1926-11-26
CENTRAL VILLAGE LODGE
 TO WORK THIRD DEGREE

Members of Protection Lodge of Odd Fellows of Central Village will come to Putnam next Tuesday night, when the third degree team of that lodge. making speciality of this de gree. will exemplify it to large class of candidates, composed of initiates from Israel Putnam Lodge. and Quin- ebaug Lodge of DanielsOn. It Is ex- pected there will be il large attendance, both from the vicinity lodges and the local lodge. Refreshments will be served at the close of the degree work
Putnam patriot., 1926-11-26
SON OF MIR. AND MRS.
 CHARLES sEDER DIES

Word was received Wednesday of the death in New ork City of How Hrd Edward. Vnuna son of Mr and RIfz tharies Scder. formerly af Pat nam. who was l2 ar l3 years ot age, had been a sufferer from an incur able aisease for several years. The bese specialists of Boston and New ork sefo consulted and treated the boy but were poWcries to saye his
 fc.
Putnam patriot., 1926-11-26
PUTNAM PEOPLE ON
 PIAINFfELD P.-T. PROGR aM

on the program of Inc Parent=Tea- cHer entertainment at PIa.ahei4, Tuesday evening. wefi a number of Putnam people There Was siu-inE hv auartat consisting of Mrs. Ray
 mand Medhury. Miss Alice Stevens. Ralph C. Jenkins and William L.. Wheaton. Kenneth Sharpe acted as accompanist for the quartet and for the duet and solo numbers. Others from this city attended the meeting.
Putnam patriot., 1926-11-26
FOOTBALL GETS TWO

Bailey Hall. I'd, a pupil at the Rec tory School. Pomfret, was brought to the Day Kimball Hospital. Thanksgiv- ing Day. He was injured while play ing football IL was found that his uibnw hAd been dlslocated
 Wade Chubbuek, age ] 1 Meehaa.es- vile. and his brother, were playing football and taekling each other when Wade fell and broke his arm near the shoulder. The arm was also severely .tsy
Putnam patriot., 1926-11-26
CHRISTMAS BAZAAR AND
 ENTERTAiNmE NIT A SUCCESS

Miss Mildred Bass Andertou of nos ton entertained au audience ln the Congregational church, Friday eve hing with her reading of Cousin Kate afifs5 NHdrrtnu NeHtfoustF eave twn other numbers for the audi ence. Raiuh (. Jenkins and William F. Wheaton sang two duets and Ken neth gharpa gave two organ selee~ tions.
 The entertainment was the cloHinr feature of successful Christmas hnzaar arranged by the ladies. h the afternoon there was a successful sale of gifts. food and candy Tea was served by Mrs Ehen Holden. Mrs Ralnh Booth. Mrs. Herbert Johnson md Mrs. James E Tatem.
Putnam patriot., 1926-11-26
HOLIDAY AND WEEKEND
 GUESTS FROM MIAMI AND N Y

Mr and Ms. D. j. Delaney of Miami. Fla. Mrs Margie Mirwold of New York and Master Paul Treitel, also of New York. are holiday and weekend guests of Mir. and Mrs. Joseph Michel, South Main street. Mrs. Delaney and Mrs Mirwold are sisters of Mr Michel and the boy, aga ten. ia his nephew. The trip from Miami was made by auto.
Putnam patriot., 1926-11-26
HOME FROM BAY PATH

Miss Dora Bonin of Putnam, Miss Dorothy Chapman of Pomfret, and Miss Mabel Farquhar of Pomfret Cen ter are home from Springfield, Mass where they are attending Bay Path Institute. to spend the Thanksgiving recess with their parents They will return for the re-opening of Bay Path on next Monday.
Putnam patriot., 1926-11-26
BURIAL IN TARRYTowN

Funeral service for Mrs Cora Davis. wife of Rev. George F. Davis If tbe East Thompson Methodist church. who died Wednesday morn tna. aeed 5s wears. was held from the church this afternoon The body will bo taken to Tarrvtown. N Y. for burial Mir Davis assumed bis pres ont pastorate last spring.
Putnam patriot., 1926-11-26
MANY THANKSGIVING DINNERS
Those In Putnam Institutions We'll
 Cared For

The inmates If public institutions in Putnam fared well oa the holiday At the Day kimhall Hospital there was an abundance of turkey for patients and the hospital sLaff Among those who donated the birds werp Mrs Wil= liam F. RaaertY. Mrs C D Arnold. and Willis Carroll. ChHrles BaVe sup piled an abundance af fruit
 i inc chicken dinner was 6zrxed tu the twenty inmates of tbe town farm
 At the Windbam County Temporary Home the l0s children sat down tu E fine raasl pork dinner with all af the leimmues. including fruit and plenty af pie and other desaert Al had q happy Thuni giving Day.
Putnam patriot., 1926-11-26
DEATH A SHOCK Thomas Hannifan. Picture of Health, Stricken In 2Ist
 Year

With the employees of Che \. Y. \. II. X H. Railroad marching ahead of the hearse and with members of the Knights of Columbus of which he Was a member. acting as a guard of haaoe. the body of Thomas F. Hanuifan passed through the business section ei the city. Tuesday morning. from Che Hannlfan home on South Main street Co St. Mary's church, Providence street n one ef the longest funeral eorteges ever seen in Putnam.
 Following q service al the home a requiem mass was selemBiaed at the church with many relatives and friends in attendance. Rev. Charles Bedard pastor of the church. ofhz eiated Burial followed in St. Mary cemetery The bearers were limo thy Lynch, Webster. Leo Carey. Ma poleon Williams. John McCaulev Charles Giraea, and Oswald Cain. all of Putnam. There was profusiou of beautiful flowers.
 The death of young Hannifan whe was but twenty years old and a pie. ture of rugged health. came as a shock Go his relatives and many friends in Putnam. Although forced to give up work last July and. after nine weeks confinement to his parents home. taken Co St. Vincent's hospital seven weeks ago for observation. his con. dition at the time of death was not considered critical although t was known that his kidneys were affected and Bright's disease threatend which was causing some alarm His par ents left Saturday afternoon to visit him in the hospital and upon their arrival found that he had passed away during a sudden sinking spell The body was brought Co Putnam that eve ming
 Born In Putnam
 Thomas r Hannifan was born in Putnam April 12, l906. son of Mr. and Mrs. Timothy Hannifan He was one of five children and his death marks the first break iH the family of four sons and 4 daughter.
 After attending the public schools and sneudiHg tWo years at the Put nam Hieh ehaai voune HaunifaH entered the MilL He did Hat l3ke the ef tHs factory md ceur- ed 8 position a- lime keeper oH fbe work tIaa tHa6 makes Putnam head aaarterz- position he occupied until forced tr aFa an work
 The young man e tHa Hicf 1Fe fl good health TkeHe Wa+ Heth.Hg te lead t8 tHe belief tHat he Na aifeH ing from any iHiiIHa #a fa- az His outward appearance Nas con" cernea Bat there were tImfz HH9H he did not feel weH. Nevertheless he kept at work until July when hs could stand it no longer and had tf give up.
 Young Hannifan was a manly foi low. He was of a quiet, unassumlne disposition and made friends easily He was liked and respected hE his fel low employees and was always good natured and likeable
 Besides his father and mother hl. father being a track foreman for tho New Haven railroad he leaves three brothers. Timothy, Michael and John and sister. Miss Mary Hannifau ali living at home
Putnam patriot., 1926-11-26
OVER &4oo co
Red Gross Roll Gall Not Yet Conn
 pleted Only Dollar

The Red Gross membership drive has not quite been completed. Some of the canvassers have reported and the total amount known to have been collected has passed the S4o0 mark. While this may be considered good showing. u city of s 000 people should. if would seem. produce more than a five per cent memhershin.
 While the work has hoea done in thorough and HV iemaic man- ner there are chances for perHen Co be out of the city away from home or out of his place of business when the canvasscr of his section has call ed If there are any such there is kuuIIWluuIoA nau1 1apufq o1 dulHlou contributing nnd the membership may be secured from any of the volunteer workers
Putnam patriot., 1926-11-26
Rua.fsAsfiaGE SALE

The ladies of st. Philips church will hold a rummage sale next Tues day. November 90, in the Derv build ing on Providence street, opening ai Q o'clock. Anyone having anything C donate please notify Mrs. Edward Burt. telephone 3l0 or Mrs, C. Russell Bowen. telephone 72s.-Adv
Putnam patriot., 1926-11-26
AT seHooL DEDICATION

H IT. ruts supervisor of tbe Put ram Trade school. was in Brideepor' . Tue Hav atfandine the dedication of ,ha a.u rad school. the largest in tha efafa n thaf eitH PutHam. Wlth
 now rItitian. now stands third in thc etate
Putnam patriot., 1926-11-26
DROPS DEAD
Andrew Kelley Stricken While Rakins
 Leaves st Pemfret School

Andrew Kelley. 6h. iaborer em- ploeed at the pomfret School, dropped dead. Monday. while raking up leaves on the school premises. Death was due Co natural causes. After the body had been viewed by Dr. $. B. Overlook medical examiner. it was removed to Putnam and from here to Danielson, where the funeral was held and burial took plnce.
 Mir Kelley was apparently in good health. He lived alone. as he had never married He was born iu Hampton. son of Mir and Mrs. Patrick
 keliey. lir leaves q brother. James Kelley of Mansfield Depot and a sis fer in Providence.
Putnam patriot., 1926-11-26
Mrs. Louis Perreault, s6, Dies At Daughters Home In
 Woonsocket
Formerly Lived In Putnam.-Buried
 In St. Msry's Cemetery

Nrs Julie (Ethierl Perreault. St. widow of Louis perreault, a resident of Putnam up Co two years ago. died Saturday afternoon at the home of her daughter. Mrs. Alfred Bellanceau. Woonsoelet. as the result ef falling down stars. The fall happened at $50 a. m. followed by death al i2oa p. m.
 Mrs Perreault had just paid a visit to the tenement on the second floor and as she was about to descend te her daughters apartment was warned 10 be careful She was about four steps from the floor below when a misstep caused her Co pitch forward,
 The daughter heard the fall and ran td her mothers assistance Mrs. Pcrreault was unconscious on the floor Tine daughter carried her into the house as best she could and sum moned d doctor Efforts by the phy- sieian were without result. and she died without regaining consciousness. An examination disclosed no marks on the body and in the opinion of the doe tor death was due Co natural causes. probably paraiytie stroke caused by the fall
 Born In Canada
 Mrs. Perreault was born in St. Jean de Matha. P. Q. For many years she lived in Putnam. Her husband died several years ago and for the past two years she had resided with her daugh= ter in Noonsoeket
 Mrs. Perreualt was a member of St. Anne Sodality of Putnam and of the Union of Prayer of Woonsoeket. She is survived by q sister. Mrs. Di- daee Theriault of St Michael des Saints. F. C., three daughters. Mrs. Adalard Richer of Putnam. Mrs, Al fred Bellaneeau and Mrs William LaBonte of Woonseeket and sen. Gilbert Perreault of Putnam
 The funeral was held Tuesday morning from the home of her daaeh= ter. where she died. with solemn hieh mass of requiem at 9 o'clock in Sl Loais church with three priests officiating HasseE were zaid al the lateral altar also= The mass music Waz Hy3 double quartet The bearers Wrrr HlnrV Tetreaait Regis Bouthi= letta Joseph Bonvier. Henry Eahes
 5aHa fhlH Richer. and William Joy. There were many beautiful floral tri= halzs
 WodHoda1 morning another high mass wa sung ip St. Mary's church, thH 5ity followed by burial in s. MHry cemetery.
Putnam patriot., 1926-11-26
nR- oLMsTEp sPEAKER

Srranrameute arc heinz made for tbe annual memorial Sunday of Put nan, odpe of Flks. December , Rev william BeaeR Qlmsted head master at pomfrct School will deliver the eulagy.
Putnam patriot., 1926-11-26
RECEIVES HIS LETTER

Among the nineteen members of the Amherst college football players 10 be awarded letters was Chandler Morse. son of Mir and Mrs E. C.. Morse. Seward street. who has play ed with the team two years.
Putnam patriot., 1926-11-26
LEG FRACTURED

Emile Creeie. age 6. of Battey street. waz knocked down by aH' auto mobile. Monday He was taken to the Day Kimball hospital where an X-ray photograph showed that he had q compound fracture of the right leg helnM lhn knen.
Putnam patriot., 1926-11-26
THREE TABLES OF BRIDGE
Mrs. Nelson Lown Entcrtaips For Her
 Guest Miss Heath

Mrs. Nelson Lown. Grove street, entertained three tables of bridge, Monday afternoon. in honor of her guest. Miss Charlotte Heath of Phiia delphia. The prize was won by Mrs. John Moss and guest prize was giv on Miss Heath. The guests were members of the Friday Whist club and included Miss Heath. Mrs Moss, Mrs. James r English. Mrs Howard Shlr refs. Mrs. Arthur Keith. Mrs. Garle lon Blossom. Mrs. A $. Macd0naid Mrs. Joseph Sehmanska, Mrs. Joseph Michel. Mrs Allen Averill and di Elizabeth RaHerty. Refreshments were served.
Putnam patriot., 1926-11-26
MIR. kImBALL TO MARRY
Enesgemen, 10 Miss Radcliffe Is An
 nounccd In London


 The following encouragement ap- peared in t6y London Times" and the London Morning Post of Satur- day.
 'eThe tneaa5ment is announced be- tween Lawrence kimball, barrister-at- law. of Gray Inn. and younger son of Mr and Nrs Marcus Morton Kim ball of Bark Meudow House. pomfret, Connecticut, and Kathleen Joan Rat- clifre af Stanford Hall. Loughborough, Leieestershre. only daughter of the late II R. Radcliffe. Esq, j.. r. and Mrs. II O. Peacock.
 Mir kmbaI was graduated from Harvard lu t92l and after taking a course at Cambridge University he settled in London wth hls brother Day KmhaIi both taking up thr study of law Both have been admitted tu the bar during che past year Aa dase has been announced for che WedHna Mir KmhaH s nephew of Iaaeeae and Rus li Perkins of Uftan, Pom. fret
Putnam patriot., 1926-11-26
DISCHARGED FROM HOSPITAL

James F. Murray, discount clerk at the Citizens National Bank, who underwent an operation at the Day Kimball hospital several weeks ago. was discharged and removed to his home on South Main street. Tuesday.
Putnam patriot., 1926-11-26
DANCE AT COUNTRY CLUB

An enjoyable dance was held at the Putnam Country Club, Mednes' day evening. in charge of Mrs. J. Dyer Potter During the evening refresh. ments were served.
Putnam patriot., 1926-11-26
DEACON TRowBRIDGE DIES

As The Patriot goes to preas, word is received from Eastford of the death last night of Deacon Henry Trow bridge. 89 years old, lifelong and prominent citizen of the town.
Putnam patriot., 1926-11-26
BOTS RETURN
Aldrieh and Bronniek Unable to
 Continue Journey to Coast

William (. Aldrieh and Emile Brenuick returned te their homes in Putnam. "Wednesday evening coming Ay HHa ffam -H Louis The huYs Ieff Putnam far # Erau# continental zaar ia 8u old Edfd aui lBtie way aul uf EIa1HiHaJsa5 H.. met with Hu accident tHaf put both in the hos pitai. Aldsieh beng seriously in5uI ed.
 After 6eaH discharged from fhe hospital ihe boy. determined to finish their trip. When they reached St Iauls fhae fauud thai then weaken ed condition would not permit them Co carry our their plan They sold the old Flly in St Louis and took the first train east
Putnam patriot., 1926-11-26
SINGS IN PITTsBURG

Wesley Howard, brother Of Byron Howard, Putnam, and graduate oi the Putnam High school. was engaged hV the MeFde!ssssss choir of Pitts burgh as tenor solOist to sing Men deissohn's aHymn Of Praise last Monday night. The choir was assist cd by large orchestra. Ar. Howard is a teacher of voice in New York and at one time had a studio in Hartford.
 Mir. and Mrs Fred NJ. Prince and daughter Florence spent Thanksglv- ing in Milford, Mass.
Putnam patriot., 1926-11-26
WELL CHILD CONFERENCE

A Well Child Conference will be held in Grange Han, South Wood stock, next Nednt sday afternoon, De- eembeF 1
Putnam patriot., 1926-11-26
St. Mary's Church Filled With Guests At ' O'Clock Thanks
 giving Morning
Henry Baker Becomes Benedict
 Bride Mis-. Viola Renoit

One of the prettiest and most large ly attended weddings of the season was that of Henry Baker and Miss Viola D. Benoit, which took place at ' o'clock Thanksgiving morning at St. Mary's church. Rev. Charles F Bed ard. pastor, performed the nnptial ceremony and also celebrated the nup- tial mass. Both Mir Baker and Miss Benoit are popular in the younger set. which brought many friends to the church.
 Miss Benoit is a daughter of Mrand Mrs. Ademehar Benoit. Barber street She was horn in Putnam and has all ways lived here. Since finishing her education at St Mary's school. she has been employed as cashier and hookkeeper in her fathers store
 Mr. Baker, also born in Putnam. is the son of Mrs. Mary E. Baker. Middle street. He has been employed for number of years in the mill of the Putnam Woolen Company. but is more widely known as the trap drummer of the S-A Amusement Go orchestra.
 Bride Beautifully Cowned
 The bride was beautifully gowned in white crepe-baek satin trimmed with georgette. She wore the veil of the Children of Mary which was caught up with a spray of orange bles- sons. train effect. and carried a show CT bouquet of bridal roses. lilies of the valley. and streamers of white ribbon.
 The bride. being a member of the Children of Mary, was married on the high altar and was attended hv two members of the society. Misses Esther Aneer and Juliet Caisse. who were dressed in white eeorgette and wore white veils of the order. The brides maid was Miss Leona Lafortune Of eauthbridge, cousin 0f the bride. She wore a gown of yellow georgette with large picture hat of black trim med with yellow eeorgette. and carried sH arm bouquet of yellow roses.
 Lawrence Light. a close friend of the bridegroom was best man The ushers were Uric Baker brother af .he bridegroom. and James I. Char ron.
 Orchestral Music
 < surprise feature of the ceremony was the music furnished bp the or ehestra of which Mr Baker has za long been a member r. was the first tme. as far as can he remembered. when orchestral music was played for q wedding in the church.
 The march played by the orchestra for the professional was the Bridal
Putnam patriot., 1926-11-26
TWO TABLES or BRIDGE

Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Mellor en- tertsined two tauies of bridge at their new home on Grove street Monday eve4 ming. Mrs Nellor served refresh. meutE
Putnam patriot., 1926-11-26
Mr. and Mrs. Peter Belair of Prov.

idence street had the following Thanksgiving guests. Mrs. William Gavn0n. Mir and Mrs James Leland and children Of Worcester. Mrs. Charles Belair Miss Rose and An tonia Beinir af MechaaiesvIlle Miss es Flixabeth. Alice and Louise Hughes and Juseph MrGann Webster.
Putnam patriot., 1926-11-26
PRIZE SCENARIO

THraueh sba CarsiH Trust Com raav. af Putnam, Mi=s Daga Fru- derfbaI. secretary toJehn F Beardon' apent of he GrasveHordale Company, North Grosveuordale. has been noti- fed that she is the winner of the sixtv-eirhth prize 8. for scenario she wrote in the Christmas Club con test. contest of natiun-wide scope conducted by New York corporation.
 Mir. and Mrs Howard ShirreHs -nont Manufacturing day with friends Ir Mnonsoeket-
Putnam patriot., 1926-11-26

Wallace Aldrieh is e0rened to his home with the grip.
Putnam patriot., 1926-11-26
cLa.I.. rnnrtrIlntle of Roston.

ChAries Tourtrllotte of Boston. 10 charge af printing department Of large felieious nrganixatton. xas the efesf If hie brother and vsiea Mr. and Mrs Irwin Tnuyielieffe af Oak Hill Thanksgiving day
Putnam patriot., 1926-11-26

Miss Celeste Reaves. commercial teacher in the high school at Essex Conn. was with her parents. Mr and Mrs 4. R. Saunders, for the holiday
, 1926-12-22
Christ Church
ARTHUR A. BEATTY, Vicar

We hope t. have the most elaborate and worth while service of the
orchestra have worked very hard and with much enthusiasm % make
thsa a inspiring service
We feel that Is a musical and religious festival will equal any,
thing In Cody thisy ear Thechurch will be entirely lighted With
candles, a old English cuetom. and will be very attractive.
Everyone is cordially invited. The program is as follows:
CHRISTMAS EVE CAROL SERVICE AND CONCERT
December "a, 1926, 1880 ]. m. to II 90 p. m.
Corrnne B. Wnlams-Choir Director
Isabel Pool-Organist
Andante Reigfoso (Groung) Colegian Orchestra
1T Game Upon The Midnight Clear" (Hymn)
Carol The Three Kings of Orient Are James Raiff, Mcclellan Beatty
John G. RatHff
Trio "The Manager Cradle" Corrinne Williams, Mildred Ratiff,
Jane Carlow
LYNN 20 Little Town of Bethlehem" Jane Carlow
Quartet The King of Love My Shepherd Is" (Shelley) Jane Carlow
Corrinne Williams, Henry Goudreau, James RatIf
Sole % Divine Redeemer" (Gounod) Myrtle Virgins Moody
Carol silent Night" Savior Breathe An Evening Blessing" "a. Raff)
CoIegfan Orchestra and Corrinne Williams
Midnight Service, HOO pm
Professional Sanctus
Gloria Tbi Communion Hymn
Anthems Gloria in Excelsis
Sursum Corda Rec@ional