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The producers news. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1918-1937, 1926-06-11

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The producers news. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1918-1937, 1926-06-11
STEPHENS PETERSON
UTSTOPPED BY COP

Hand of Law Intervenes As Street
BrawI Becomes Interesting-Peter-
son Gets Bystanders Decision Over
Bill Stephens, Who Was Once Fear
ed in Eastern Absent
minded Al'' Beats Hasty Retreat
AS Crowd Gathers to See Battle.
True to the literature sent out by
the Stampede managers telling of
wild riders, ball games and boxing
matches, Bill Stephens, "the man be-
hind the scenes" in Scobey, appeared
in police court Monday afternoon and
contributed $40 to the upkeep of the
Citv of Plentywood. The contribu-
tin was handed to Police Judge Be-
lanski after a charge of disOrderly
conduct and disturbing the peace
was pereferred against "Big Bill''
and A. M. Peterson of Plentywood.
The dramatic appearance of Stew
ems in police court and his sudden
generosity towards the capital city
of Sheridan county was the result of
an after-baseball brawl on the streets
of brentwood Sunday afternoon in
which he and A. M. Peterson were
principals.
While the fans were gathered in
small knots discussing the blowup OF
the baseball game Sunday afternoon
Stephens and Peterson came into vi
client contact with each other outside
the Farmers & Merchants Bank. The
result was the fight and police court
sequel.
Round /
! It appears that A. M. Peterson
walked over to where Stephens wa
standing and informed him, that Gu
to the action of the ScObey team to
wards the end Of the game, Their
would not be any division of the gat
receipts. Bills anger at once fame
: and a shower of words, reminiscen
: of his old saloon days, flowed out o
his mouth like a stream of hot Law
= and in the general direction of Pet
erson. At the same time he struc
out viciously and he and the yOunge
man were soon in a scuffle. Peter
son at this time was carrying tn
r fight to Stephens but County AttOrne
7 Erickson and Frank Fishbeck intel
d vened and pulled the fighters apar
When the round was finished bloc
: trickled down the cheek of Stephen
d Round
:. But the old gun-ighter was not "
: satisfied. He was seen to walk raj
o idly across the street accompanie
e by Otto King. He went into the Offi'
S where Peterson was working and r
sumed the struggle. In about a mi
= ute's time he was backing out befo-
, the blows of the younger man. Soc
: Peterson took him with left to Il
r, Jaw and the famous Old gun-fght
and terror of past days in NOrtheas
d ern Montana went down on his ba
: with his toes pointing towards t
: roof of the oil station. This W
a Peterson's round.
The producers news. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1918-1937, 1926-06-11
TEN WINNERS
IN AUTO RACE
ON FRESTONES
FOR NINTH TIME GUM-DIPPED
TIRES LEAD IN INDIANAPOLIS
SPEEDWAY CLASSIC.

Firestone Full-Size Gum-Dipped
Balloon tires again made a remark
able showing in the indianapolis
Speedway Classic on Decoration Day,
when all ten winners participating
Gin the money" rode on these de-
pen0able tires.
This is the second time balloon
tires were used in the great Speed
way event, the first being last year
when Peter DePalolo on FirestOne
Full-size Gum-Dipped Balloons made
new worlds record at an average
speed of 101.13 miles per hour.
Smaller motors of 81 IL cubic inch
displacement, compared to 122 cubic
inches in 1925, combined with rainy
weather and slippery track, slowed
Iup the time of the 1926 winner,
Frank Lockhart, who won this year S
race at 1888 miles per hour.
This years gruelling battle of
tiers was called at the end of 402 1-2
miles because of the dOwnpour of
rain. Lockhart, who captured the
grand prize, drove the full distance
without a single tire change and was
all set to go the entire 500 miles on
the same set of tires.
It is noteworthy fact, too, that
the 1926 Indianapolis race was the
ninth on the Hoosier Speedway IL
which Firestone Gum-Dipped Tire:
carried the winners to victory.
The terrific battle of tires bring:
out the effectiveness of Gum-Dipping
the exclusive process employed b!
the Firestone Company, which build.
extra strength and endurance int
the cord fabric by impregnating anC
saturating every fiber of every corr
: with rubber.
This special process minimize
/ friction and heat, keeping the tire
: comparatively cool under cOntinu
/. GUS racing strain.
The performance of Firestone tire
at indianapolis this year certainl
was remarkable when the terrifi
The producers news. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1918-1937, 1926-06-11
SUMMER STUDENTS
ADVANCE QUICKLY

Pupils who attendSummerSchool
at Dakota Business College, Fargo,
beginning June u have the advan-
tage of smaller classes, more indi-
vidualinstruction. They finish SOON
er, usually during the busiest season.
D. B. c. pupils get real business
training OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
elsewhere.) School keeps 8-houF
day-6-day week. Positions always
open. LauraDuBois, accomplished
with Northern School Supply Co.,
is their 9th ''Dakotan" Edw. Jep-
son is the 3rd to go to Interstate
Seed Co. Follow the Successful
June 1. Write F. L. Watkins,
Pres, 800 Front ST., Fargo.
The producers news. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1918-1937, 1926-06-11
Round 3

"Big Bill" quickly pulled himself
together and grabbing an oil station
rack started a rough house. This was
taken away from him by the crowd.
He and Peterson then clinched and
skid6ed on the slippery oil station
floor. Then went down with the SEQ
by man on top. At this time Town
Marshall Aldrich stepped in an placed
both under arrest. They were both
released on their promise to appear
in court next day.
AS blood flowed copiously from the
cuts in his face Stephens told Peter
son the next time they met there
would be a fight. They me next day
and shook hands before they paid
their fines.
Amusing Event On The Sidelines
While the fight was in progress an
event happened that caused consider
able amusement to that part of the
crowd which saw it take place. When
the fight started outside Carl Bulls
bank, Sheriff AL Lawrence, who bears
about the same relationship to Bill
Stephens that a Chinese poodle does
to a fat Mandarin, was seen eating a
sandwich at a street stand outside the
Riba Bank. When he saw his master
in battle piece of hot weiner stuck
in his throat and bystanders thought
he was due for a fit of apOplexy.
The gathering crowd gave him ar
opportunity to beat a hasty retreat
which he at once too kadvantage of
After the smoke of battle had cleared
away GAL" was seen coming out O.
rest room. The owner of the place
reported dearth of rolled tissue pa
per after the Scobey sheriff emerged
and walked toward his automobile
with his shirtail hanging out.
The producers news. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1918-1937, 1926-06-11
RESERVE IL, WESLEY 2

The Reserve baseball team took
Westby into camp last Sunday in a
game which was marked by heavy
hitting and rather loose fielding.
Bromberg was on the mound for Re-
serve and Larson did the twirling for
Westby. The Reserve boys hit Lar
son freely from the start and ran in
a total of eleven scores. The high
wind and rough diamond made field
ing very difficult and was responsible
for most of the errors made during
the game. This makes a game each
for these teams, Westby having de-
feated Reserve earlier in the season
The odd game will no doubt be played
off in the near future and a real
battle is in prospect.
The producers news. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1918-1937, 1926-06-11
The Week In Sport

are overlooking the squabble and
have made up their minds that SEQ
hey cannot spoil their baseball sea-
son, and ScObey will be shown
courtesy when they appear on the
l. -, grounds on tGt;r regular sched-
ule, but the fans will never stand for
another demonstration like that of
Saturday, and if Scobey continues
those tactics, they will demand that
all games with Scobey be called. off
for the season.
Following is the summary of the
game by innings:
1st inning, Scobey at bat-Wagner
hit; Turen fouled out to first; Felsch
walked; Myers walked; Newhouse
hit, scoring Wagner and Felsch;
Wagner hit into fast double play.
1st inning, Plentywood to bat
Dallas walked; Fishback hit into a
double play; Burke stole second;
Pierce walked; Hub grounded out to
second.
End inning, Scobey to bat-Tisman
fouled to catcher; NigbOr grounded
to short; BucchOlz grounded to LIST.
End inning, PlentywoOd at bat
Davenport walked; Walter forced
Davenport at End; Smith struck out;
Boyle grounded out to short.
3rd inning, ScObey at bat-Wag-
ner flew out to End; Turen struck
out; Felsch hit; Felsch out trying tC
steal second.
3rd inning, Plentywood at bat
Dallas struck out; Fishback ground
ed out to short; Burke grounded out
to End.
4th inning, Scobey at bat-Meyer'
struck out, Newhouse safe on errOl
by Burke; Walker safe on error b!
Dallas; Tisman opped out to LIST; Mig
Dor struck out.
4th inning, Plentywood at bat
Pierce hit; Hub flew out to left field
Davenport grounded to pitcher; Wal
: ter hit 2 Dagger, Pierce scored; Wal
5 ter out stealing home.
5th inning, Scobey at bat-Buch
t holz struck out; Wagner got a hit
: Turen hit; Felsch hit, scoring Wag
1 ner; Myers grounded out as did New
I house.
= 9Th inning, Plentywood at bat
> Boyle walked, stole second; Dalla
y SIOuIQGu Oub W Eilu3 Il AoAADeAOh SAAo
: grounded out to second; Burke f1e'
d out to center.
i 9th inning, Scobey at bat-Walke
hit into center; Walker and Tisma
: out on double play; NigbOr grOunde
= out.
It 9th inning, Plentywood at bat
) Pierce grounded out; Hub grOunde
n to 1st; Davenport flew out to cente
d 7th inning, Scobey at bat-Bucl
e holz hit; Wagner grounded out
IS short; Turne grounded out to tt
n pitcher; Felsch walked; Myel
r. grounded out to short.
It 18th inning, PlentywOod at bat
e, This was the inning that broke Sc
is bey's heart and made them quit. Wa
IL ter walked; Smith hit a 3-bagge
t. scoring Walter. The crowd was will
ID Buchholz was pulled by Felsch al
n Zeiser who had been warmed up pr
g viously took the mound. Boyle wal
id ed; Dallas walked; Fishback got
n, 3-bagger, scoring Smith, Boyle al
m Dallas and breaking Scobey's heal
p There was a man on third and ]
g men down when ScObey quit.
The producers news. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1918-1937, 1926-06-11


Fhestone
Balloons
The producers news. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1918-1937, 1926-06-11

The second struggle on the local
diamond between ScObey and Plen-
tywood Sunday took place with a
gale blowing clouds of dust across
the field, although not quite as bad
The producers news. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1918-1937, 1926-06-11

speed at which the cars travelled ov-
er the 15-year-old rough brick track
is taken into consideration.
The producers news. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1918-1937, 1926-06-11
PIFNTYWOOD AND
SCOBEY BREAK EVEN

=. County Metropolis Wins First Game While Plenty
Ds Takes Second Struggle Last Saturday and Sunday
Scobev Quits in the Seventh With Score to in
Favor of PIentywOOd.
The producers news. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1918-1937, 1926-06-11

WILLING TO TRY.
care you fond of children?"
Applicant for nurses job:-"That
depends on the wages"
Putnam patriot., 1926-11-05
ST. MARY'S ORGAN
 TO BE DEDICATED
Public Invited to Hear Recital By Prof. R. H. Thompson,
 Canadian Organist
Miss Msssieotte of Hartford. Soprano.
 Evening Nov. 9

The new S20,000 pipe organ that has been in process of installation at St Mary's church for several weeks is practically completed The beautiful instrument will be dedicated next Tuesday evening, November 9. and the public Is invited. A small contribution to tne organ fund secures ticket to the recital.
 Professor R H. Thompson. oreanist in the Franciscan church, Three Xiv CTS, F. C.. Canada, distinguished mu. slcian. will give a recital. assisted hy Miss Rhea Massicotte, soprano. of Hartford The program will be a most enjoyable one for music lovers and will afford an exceptional opportunity Co hear some excellent music and for the public to hear the beautiful tones of this monster instrument
 The new organ. one of the largest and finest in the state. was built by the Canadian Organ Company of St. Hyaeinthe r. O.. especially for St Mary's church. The organ loft in the church had to be altered and enlarged 10 accommodate the large instrument, which has twenty eight speaking stops. each capable of three changes except those connected with the pedals This in effect, gives nearly eighty speaking stops The organ is operated by elec. tricity. a five horse power motor being used.
Putnam patriot., 1926-11-05
LOUIS BEAUREGARD, HOTEL cARGILI, GIDEON LaMAI- TIRE, DRUGGIST AND oMER BERNIER, UNDER
 BONDS ON LIQUOR LAW VIOLATION CHARGES
Superior Court Issues Bench Warantscy Court Issues
 Search Warrants.-Rumors of Spotters.

montague of Muosup. two counts. second offgnse. S2,s0o; Frank Cour. noyer of Moosup, thirteen counts. bonds of 5000. Henry Laramce of Flaiuheld, SIX counts. bonds of Sl,- 50e; A II Stebbins of Dauielson, four sales bonds uf S2.n0O. Frank Euca Of nanieison, three counts. bonds of Sl.ee0, Eli Dion of Danielson. three counts, bonds 0f g .00O. Alfred LaBlane of paRielseB. three counts. cash bond of Si25; Manuel Niera of killingly, seven counts, S2,0o0. Wiz liam Campbell of Dayville. seven counts, bonds of S2.5oo. Edgar nn- puts of Moosup, six counts, bonds of S8.o0o.
 es'heri"Ee Evidence
 While official action came suddenly # was not done without preparation and. it k claimed, substantial eyi. denee against the accused gathered over period dating back Co about the fifth of August Working through the office of States Attorney How ard C Bradford, Special Invcstiga- Tor William r. Jackson of Niiiimau- tic. has been gathering facts as to sales of liquar and the state claims that f has proof to warrant convie- tions all along the line.
 Rumors were rife and there was much discussion ef the affair soon after tho raid and arrests became known. Among the rumors whs one go the effect that former Putnam man had been used by state officers as a so.enIled "spotteH This wiil not be known untii the eases come to trial 0thel alleged lI1uat dealers in the county are snld tn he occupying the anxious seaf as t is believed pos sibio thaf mere arrests may he nude.
 The raid reeallz that af tWo years ugn when a number of prominent Putnam men were sent fo Brooklyn faii Thcae men were arrested in a similar manner to those af Medness day. + waa q sudden appearance of officers and quick trip before tfc superior court to furnish bonds None ef the men arrested at that time stood trial and most of them, if not all of them. went to jail for short periods If the disposition of the former cases is any criterion it looks us if some more alleged iiquaf law violntors. fl convicted. may be epn- fined in the county institution. The date has not beon set for hearings but the cases will be disposed of as speedily as possible.
Putnam patriot., 1926-11-05
WELFARE COUNCIL HOLDS
 HALLOWEEN WHIST PARTY

A very pretty Halloween whist party was held in K of C. hall last Tuesday by St Mary's Welfare Coun. eil. Beatrice Menard. chairman. The prizes were donated by Mrs. Iilicia Duffy. Miss Ada E. Maynard Mrs William St Onge and Mrs Armand Lizottc. The hall was prettily decor ated in orange and black, iack-o. Ian terms and witches. Refreshments were served and good time enjoyed
 Prizes were awarded as follows Mrs. Mary Keane, first; Mrs. Foun taine. second; Cyril Remillard, first Armand Montville, second.
Putnam patriot., 1926-11-05

Putnam was not overlooked when one of the largest liquor raiding par ties ever gathered together in Wind ham county started out al an early hour "Wednesday morning Enough officers were m the raiding forces so that raids might be made simul taneously thereby forestallInE any at- tempt at communication or warning ty underground wireless thAt the rad CTS were in town The entire county was covered and seventeen arrests were made. three being in this city
 The enforcement tquad reached Putnam at o'clock Ii wna di vided into three divisions. Each di- vision had search warrant issued by officers of the Putnam city court and a bench warrant ssgned hy Judge A. C. Baldwin of the superior court, now holding civil session of the court in Niliimantie.
 Three Arrests
 It took but a shol. time for the squad Co transact it's business in Put. nam. Searches were made simpl taneously at the Careill Hotel, corner af Main and Bridge streets. at the Farley store. Providence street. and at the home of 0mef Befuier in the north end of the city No liquor was found at the hotel bat Che landlord. Louis alias Michael. Beauresard. was arrested Nor was anR souud at the Farley stote where Gideon Le- maitfc. druggist. was are ted. At the Bernier home the officers carried away bnrrel of mash anal nther con eoctinus alleged te he eeuJfabaud. Beruier was arrested.
 When the county had been covered seventeen alleged RiaiatarH were taH5 en before iudga Baldwin ia Nillis mantle and bonds were fixed for their appearance at later date Co answer to the allegations la the complaint against them SIX counts were al= legged against Beaureeard. whose hond was fixed at s2.a0o and furnished in cash: six counts were also in the complaint against Lemaitre. who also furnished bond of S2,5o0; Bernler had the same number of counts and was unable to furnish bond of S3, 900. but did SO later.
 Other Arrests
 Others in the county to appear were Salvini l.. Cardinal of Will mantle. charged with nine counts. sec ond offense. bonds of s3.b00; Hyman Professionalism of Willimantie, six counts. bonds of S2.b00, Adolph La
Putnam patriot., 1926-11-05
ERNEST TETREAULT Is
 ACCIDENTALLY SHOT

out of town. started out Thursday afternoon They had hagred three rabbits and decided Co change their location to another place They had just arrived there when Nr let reaultts guest. who was mot we'll vers. ed iH handling gun, started to put q shell in the breeeh When he closed the gun the shell was discharged most nf the shot striking Tetreauit's foot His shoe and rubber were re moved by his companions and many of the shot rolled from the shoe He was taken 10 the automobile in the high. wny and rushed to The hospital where an Nray picture disclosed where many shots were lahReh.
Putnam patriot., 1926-11-05

While hunting in Woodstoek Thurs. day afternoon, Ernest Tetreault Main street barber. was accidentally shot in the foot by companion who was loading his gun. The charge entered the rear of the foot and this morning some t40 or more pellets were removed from the wound at the Day Kimbsll hospital. Unless something unforseen develops Il e not believed that he will lose the foot or that the wound will prove dan gerous-
 Mr. Tetreault, with his barber. Ephriam Reene. and a friend from
Putnam patriot., 1926-11-05
RED CROSS DRIVE
 STARTS THE l2TH
Plans Completed At Tea Given By the Committee Tues
 day Afternoon
Annual Roll Call For Member,h;. De.
 serves Support

Final plans for conducting the am nual roll call Of the Red Cross were perfected at a tea given for the haln. CTS by the Red Cross Nursing Commit lee, Thursday afternoon. at which nearly nifty were present The tea was served in the Red Cross rooms on Front street and material to be used m the drive was distributed
 Mrs. Torrey, pubic health nurse. gave an interesting talk on the duties of her office, and invited questions from those present Tea was poured by Mrs. A. F. Parent, assisted by members of the committee.
 The Roll Call drive will start the day after Armistiee Day. Friday. No vember i2th. and a house to- house can vass will be made. Fifty per cent of the money raised from membership fees remains for use in Putnam dis trict, and one of these uses k the main tenanee of the public health nurse, feature of the service that is vital to Putnam.
 Enthusiasm Urged
 If the public can be raised to the same amount of enthusiasm as the now feels for the forth coming drive a large membership will be enrolled. The committee is in per sonal touch with the service and per haps realizes more fully the excellent work being done. The Red Cross. however. k q national institution. world wide institution. and it's work in relieving suffering and distress k known to all. In Putnam the same work is carried out on q smaller scale. but nevertheless is important to our 
 Mauy baby lives are saved yearly through the public health nursing ser giee. many a poor family has Che ad- vice and assistance of the trained nurse as well as her labors In their homes. When the person in need ean pay a small fee is charged. as k only fair. but lack of money is not consid- cred when service Is needed.
 People are urged to be ready to re ceiye the house-to-house eanvassefa when they make their rounds. This will enable them to complete their work sooner and without tirinR eff fort. There should be no need of urg- ing or argument, and the membership fee should be willingly and gratefully forthcoming that the fine work may go on.
Putnam patriot., 1926-11-05
Early Morning Raid Nets
 Three Alleged Putnam Vets
BOYS STEAL CAR
Providence Lad Was Carrying Loaded Revolver.-Taken
 Back Home

Out ca the Providence pike. Tues. day the state police were attracted Go an automobile with radiator frozen and a tire blown out Not long after. ward two boys, one ' and the other l3 years old were seen near the dis ablcd car and interviewed lt was found that the older boy was carrying a loaded revolver.
 The youths were brought to the Putnam police station and t was nei long before they confessed that they had stolen the automobile in Pruvi. deuco and were looking for another car to steal when apprehended
 The boys were of the "hard boil ed'' variety and Providence officers, when communicated with. said that both were on probation in that city.
 The boys took their arrest as a joke ana did not seem Co care what hap pened Co them. Later in the day they were turned over to q Providence officer and taken back to the Rhode Island city.
 
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Putnam patriot., 1926-11-05

state senator. ran ahead of her ticket m her home town but the district gave her but l,673 votes Co 2.950 for Ebert L. Darbie of Danielson. Re publican candidate.
 Putnam turned out sixty-one per cent of it's total vote. At noon it looked as if it was to be much light er as only little over 600 had cast their ballots. Both the Republicans and Democrats had established head quarters near the Municipal building and in the afternoon put forth an un- usual effort in order that good show ing might bc returned to headquart- CTS at Hartford Thomas P Ryan, city clerk. was moderator
 The Vote
 The total vote cast was GAO out of a total of approximately 2,650.
 There were 992 straight Repuhli- can ballots and 463 straight Demo cratic ballots cast, is0 ballots being split. The only Democratic eandi- dates elected were the nominees for
 Continued on Page Ten)
Putnam patriot., 1926-11-05
MRS. CHANDLER ENTERTAINs

Mrs. Walter Chandler entertained the Pocahontas Lodge Wednesday evening at her home on Oak street. 4 salad supper was served and card playing was enjoyed. The guests present were Mir. and Mrs. John Osier and family, Mir and Mrs. Hen ry Hurdman and family Mir. and Mrs. Arthur spatcher. Mrs Ola Litehiield and family, Mrs Lillian Baker, Ra. phael Cotton. Austin Lincoln. and Mr. and Mrs. Chandler.
Putnam patriot., 1926-11-05
F. r. WHITMoRE
 RESTING COMFORTABLY

Edward F. whitmore of Willimant ie. formerly of Putnam, IS said to be resting comfortably following an auto mobile accident in which he sustain, ed cut on the back of the head ana was found in serious condition;
 Mir. Whitmorc was found Monday lying under his overturned automobile some distance out of Nillimantic From the general surroundings it ls beleved that he was suddenly made unconscious by a fit of illness or q faintine spell and thereby lost con frol of the car. No one saw the ne cident.
Putnam patriot., 1926-11-05

Victor NieLlieki. si. of Eastford, was run over by s~o-~heelsd dump cart, Wednesday afternoon. and ae- versly injured. lie was hrough, ,o the Day kimbali hospital in ihe sm- bulanee and it was found that a mum her of his ribs were badly broken and he is under observation for internal injuries.
 Nicklicki recently purchased new