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Putnam patriot., 1928-05-24

The machinery OF the law was speed
ed up during the past week IN an Of
fort hy the state of Connecticut 90 give
Albert G Raymond and Roland G. La
lone, both of Worcester. n speedy trial
on charge Of murder in the first
degree for the alleged shooting
of State Policeman Irving II. Nelson.
at pomfret. on the evening of Good
Friday. April 9th. As the result of
this untiring effort by state officers the
two alleged "ice box bandits are now
in Brooklyn jail under an ever watch
full guard While the youthful alleg
err gunner remain uncommuuicative,
as they have since their arrest, effort
on the outside Is being put forth e.
bring them into the superior court,
probably at Willimantie. at the ear.
lest possible moment.
Waive Habeas Corpus
Governor Fuller Of Massachusetts
signed the extradition papers that le-
gally turned the two young men over
20 the state Of Connecticut, at II o.
clock Friday morning. Counsel for
the men. whom il has been stated would
fight to the last to prevent their re.
moval To Connecticut, waived haheas
corpus proceedings. Lieutenant Ur.
quhart of the Danielson state police
barracks. and William +. Jackson. in
yestigator for the states attorney 5
office. left at once for Springfield "a
get the alleged murderprs.
Arriving in Springfield the two
Connecticut officers presented the ex-
tradition papers 70 the sheriff Of
Putnam patriot., 1928-05-24
uouse Burned to Ground
Valuable Contents, Including
Antiques, Are Lost
Txo In Home Sick are Taken tt
Neighbors

family Of three, two of them
IL were made homeless, valuable
s.s~. property including antiques,
= radio, piano and victrola, also a
practically new Chevrolet automobile,
were lost. Monday night, when a fire,
"a unknown origin, destroyed the
ssrce farm home of Mr.. and Mrs.
Woses Aldrich, Putnam Heights.
In the home were some rare and
v.lnable pieces of old furniture that
rsn mot be replaced. So dense was
tbe smoke and so rapidly did the
asmes advance that scarcely anything
rould be saved. The fire being out of
she citv limits a call for the depart
ment as not responded to by the de-
partment..
Mr.. Aldrich is just recovering from
an attack Of pneumonia. The nurse
left during the day but Mr.. Aldrich
was able to be up. He was the first
one 10 smell smoke and his wife, go
inc outside the house, saw that the
whole Ell In the rear was blazing. An
ATTEMPT was made to use the tele-
phone 10 summon the fire department
but is was found that the line had
already been burned. However neigh
bors soon responded to an alarm CIV
en- by the operator at the telephone
exchange and the light from the burn
ing building attractd many automo-
bilists. Those who first arrived were
able to do but little except to guard
the outbuildings.
Taken to Neighbors
Mr. and Mrs. Aldrich and their son
Arthur. who is III with tonsilitis. were
taken in the automobile of Arthur
Tourtellotte to the home Of Fred b.
Converse.
The family is at a loss to account
for the fire. There was a stove in the
Putnam patriot., 1928-05-24
HOBBY SHOW DRAWS
LARGE AUDIENCE
Children of All Schools Exhibit
Handiwork and Provide
Entertainment
Many Turned Away in Evening az
Hall Was Filled

II Is estimated that approximately
3 900 people visited the Hobby Show
put on by the school children Of Put
nam in the State Armory last Thurs
day afternoon and evening under the
auspices Of the Putnam Rotary Club
The size Of the two audiences de-
notes the success Of the affair In
fact many people we're unable 70 gain
admittance in the evening.
The exhibits by the school pupils
attracted much attention and the en-
tertainment in the evening held the
large gathering within the large hall
On exhibition were cats, dogs, pigs
rats, pigeons. rabbits, poultry and a
vast number Of other pets. Each proud
exhibitor brought his own exhibit
either IN his arms or IN small wagons:
There were also exhibits Of school
work. drawings. fancy work. posters
and many other articles, al the handi-
work Of the pupils.
Every school IN the city was award
ed a prize Among the individual pri-
yes were the following For best dog,
Tessi Ruch. $100. Largest group Of
pets. Arthur Dugault, $500. Best
pet in show. angora cat. $500.
Special prize. canary beatrice bou-
der, 81 90. Prize for best outside ex-
hibit. boy. Lanrouth Viegard. model
airplane. spirit o. ST. Mary Girl,
fancy work, Irene Loiselle.
Excellent Program
There was an excellent program
given by the public schools and st.
Mary's school IL was due 20 this fea-
ture that people remained in the hall
instead Of passing through and out
after viewing the exhibits. This un-
comfortably crowded the hall and
kept many from seeing the exhibition.
The committee did not anticipate
such a gathering. II was repetition
Of the large gathering at the recent
open night at the Trade School. An
other year the situation viii be met
80 that all viii have a chance 70 at
tend. II Is gratifying that so much
interest Is being shown in the schools
OF Putnam. a
Putnam patriot., 1928-05-24
THOMPSON MAKES 4
ELABORATE PLANS.
Memorial Day Exercises In All
the Villages In the Town
Thursday
Church Services For Veterans Sun
day Afternoon

Committees in charge Of Memorial
Day arrangements in the town OF
Thompson have prepared an elaborate
program. All graves of soldiers in
the cemeteries Of the town viii be fit
tingly decorated. A lis. of the sol
der dead, carefully prepared by the
committee, will be found in another
column.
Sunday there viii be a special me-
mortal service at the Swedish Luther
an church at $50. Veterans, Sons Of
Veterans, and members Of the Ameri-
can Legion are especially invited to
attend.
Ladies will meet in the American
Legion Hall. Tuesday evening, to ar
range flowers.
Start Early
Wednesday morning at 6.15 o.
clock Veterans, Sons of Veterans and
American Legion will meet at Ameri-
can Legion hall where details will be
appointed by the marshal To- decorate
graves in Upham and Conan cemete-
ries. At $50 o'clock the column will
march to Swanson park and then to
the Swedish cemetery where services
will be conducted by Rev Frederick
c. Baker. Then the march viii be to
Church Crossing where flowers will
be strewn upon the water in honor of
the soldiers and sailors buried at sea.
From there TO the Catholic cemetery
where the exercises win be conduct
ed By Rev. Father J. G. Matthew. pre-
eeding the decoration of graves. At
/ 7.30 the column win march 70 the
cemetery at North Grosvenordale
where the services will be conduct
ed by Rev. Frederick c. Baker. Then
to Monument Square where the co
lumn will come to a halt The line
will then proceed to the American
/ Legion hall.
The column will arrive at the yard
at Fahyan at s.a5 where after prayer
and suitable exercises the graves will
be decorated.
At 10 o'clock the line will be met
by citizens at Wilsonville where there
will be a service preceding decoration
of graves.
To Serve Luncheon -.
At II o'clock a stop viii be made
at Porter cemetery where exercises
will be held. Then TO Kings Daugh-
/ tiers hall, East Thompson. Here a
/ luncheon will be served. At one o.
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Putnam patriot., 1928-05-24
TURNED OVER TO CONNECTICUT OFFICERS uRQUHART
AND JACKSON AT STATE LINE FRIDAY EVENING.
TRIP SPRINGFIELD TO BROOKLYN UNEvENTFUL
Legal Machinery Being Speeded Up Bring Alleged Mderers
of Officer Nelson to Trial

Hampden county at the county jail
and they were Immediately honored by
that official.
Massachusetts State Trooper Man
ming was given the custody of Ray
mond and Lalono and the trip TO the
Connecticut line. trip that Connecti-
cut officers allege the two men took on
the afternoon Of April 9th, after run
ming gun battle with a Springfield po-
liceman, began. Arriving at the Dor
der the Massachusetts, officer relin-
quisbed the two men and Massachu-
sets responsibility for them there
upon came to an end and the youths
/ anne Connecticut prisoners. The
trip to the jail was uneventful and. &C
eordng to report. Raymond and La
lone remained communicative. The
Wiadham county Jail at Brooklyn was
reached at sunset and the two youths
were Immediately placed behind the
bars. 1t Is understood that one Sec
ton Of the Jail had been reserved for
the new prisoners and that they will
b. kept moro or less isolated and UNI
der constant observation by one or
more guards
For Speedy Trial
No sooner were the two prisoners
locked up under the jurisdiction 81
Connecticut aa3 Wiudaam county
than efforts were being made tending
to a speedy trial The April criminal
term of the Nindham county superior
court is In recess It was stated early
CONTINUED on Page EIeven)
Putnam patriot., 1928-05-24
1880
All Veterans Invited
To Join the Big Parade

Commander Henry l.. Converse Of
A. Wilder Merriam Camp, United
Spanish American War Veterans, and
Martin y. Robertson. commander OF
Anslem Mayotte Post. American Lee
gion, wish TO have Il emphasized that
all veterans Of the Spanish Ameri-
can war and all veterans Of tho
World war. are invited 20 participate
IN the Memorial Day parade and take
part IN the exercises whether they are
affiliated with any organization or
not. All are welcome and all are wan
ted In line.
Putnam patriot., 1928-05-24
Pensions Awarded To
Three Putnam People

Washington. d. c., May %. Spe.
cial to the Putnam Patriot.--The
names Of three Putnam residents have
been placed on the national pension
roll during the past week, according "a
advices from the commissioner of pen.
sions of the Interior Department.
Mrs. Gertrude j. Cutler will re-
ceive $50 a month. She is the widow
of Augustus II. Cutler. veteran Of
the Spanish-American War.
Mrs. Amelia Lepire, widow Of Jean
B. Lepire, 12 Bullock street, win also
receive $50 a month.
The third to receive like amount
is Henry l.. Converse. commander Of
the A. Wilder Merriam Camp. U. S
A. w. Veterans. and letter carrier al
the Putnam postofiice.
Putnam patriot., 1928-05-24
WINDHAM COUNTY
REPUBLICAN CLUB
Organization Is Perfected Al
Meeting of Women Wed
nesday At Putnam Inn
Miss Byrne. Vice Chairman State Gen.
trail Committee, Hostess

At the invitation of Miss Katherine
Byrne, vice-chairman OF the Republi-
can State Central Committee, a meet
ing of viee-chairmen and workers Of
the Republican party Of Windham
county met at the Patnam Inn ON
Wednesday for reorganization of
Windham County Republican Club.
Every town IN the county was repre-
scented. Earnestness of purpose, cn-
thusiasm. and unity predominated.
Before adjournment a perfect organ
ixati0n became a reality.
The dinner served ate o'clock cem-
prised Fruit cocktail, roast chicken.
mashed potatoes cranberry jelly,
string beans. celery, olives. rells,
spring salad, cake, ice cream and cof-
fee.
The Meeting
Following the dinner, the meeting
was called to order by the chairman,
Miss Byrne. The object OF eonsolida-
ton was outlined and an interesting
address was also made explaining the
method Of apportioning the seventeen
delegates from Connecticut to the Ma
tional convention. Miss Anna G. Lev
lit was appointed secretary pro tenn.
The nominating committee, composed
Of Miss Ellen NJ. Wheelock, Mrs. Edith
r. Cortiss Of North Grosvenordale,
Mrs. George w. Sampson of Wood
stock, and Mrs. Clinton Il. Frink Of
Canterbury. brought in the following
list Of officers. and they were unani-
mously elected:
Officers Elected
President, Mrs. c. W. Noyes, Will
mantle; first vice-president, Miss
Katherine Byrne; second vice-presi-
dent, Mrs. John F. Reardon, North
Grosvenordale; third viee-president.
Mrs. Charles A. Gates, Willimantic I;
secretary, Miss Anna C. Levitt; treas
urer, Miss Ellen Darbie.
Executive Board: Putnam, Mrs.
Villa =. Rich; Thompson, Mrs. Edith
b. Corttis; Woodstock, Mrs. Lucy
Child; Ashford, Mrs Abbie Balch I;
Eastford, Mrs. Lillian Huntington;
Killingly, Mrs. Ida Arlington; Wilt
mantle, Mrs. o. b. Robinson; Pom
fret. Miss Elinor b. Mathewson; Can
terbury, Mrs. Dorothy Bennett /;
Brooklyn, Miss Helen Witter; Chap
lin. Mrs. Fannie Landon; Hampton,
Mrs. Helen Fuller; Plainfeld, Miss
Florence Baker; Scotland, Mrs. Susan
Willis; Sterling, Mrs. Ida Marriott.
This board being composed of the
yice-chairman of the Republican town
committee Of the fifteen towns OF this
county.
After a brief period Of conference
the meeting adjourned. The spirit Of
the meeting seemed alive with enthu-
siasm and eagerncss TO be up and do
ing for the party that the organiza-
ton feels sure will be successful next
fall.
Putnam patriot., 1928-05-24
SUITS AND COUNTER
SUITS TOTAL $4,000
Putnam People Badly Injured
In July, 1926, Seek Heavy
Damages
Case on Trial in Worcester Superior
Court

As the result Of collision at Au-
burn, Mass, July "a, 1926, between
automobiles owned and driven BY
Thomas +. Duffy Of South Main
street. and George j. Cox Of Somer-
vile, Mass, the owners Of the cars
and the occupants Of the cars are sn-
ing one another in the superior court
at Worcester The trial Of the COM
plants and cross complaints started
Tuesday. The total amount of alleg-
ed damages Is 100000.
Mr.. Duffy claims $4,000 for dam
age To his car. Miss Mary Fielding
and Miss Marietta Reid. passengers in
the Duffy car, ask $4,000 for their in
iuries. Miss Elizabeth A. Reid, clerk
at the Putnam postofiice. and Mrs.
Duffy, who were seriously injured, ask
for $4,000 each.
Cox Also Sues
Cox has sued Duffy for $4,000, and
Lillian F. Axiom and Fred s. Norris.
both of Medford. have sued the Put
nam man for $4,000 each. Sarah f..
Norris of Medford seeks damages Of
S., 900, and Lucy r. Norris asks S15,-
900.
Attys. Stobbs, Hartwell & Stock
well are counsel for the Putnam resi-
dents. Atty. Alfred c. Sheedy of
Boston appears for Mr.. Cox and those
who were riding with him.
Following the accident Mra. Duffy
and Miss Reid were taken TO st. Vim
cents Hospital in a serious condition.
Miss Reid had three ribs broken, her
pclvis bone was fractured, and she
suffered severely from nervous shock.
Mrs. Duffy also suffered a fractured
pelvis and from shock. Both also had
a multiple of body bipises. Two chill
dren in the Duffy or escaped with
minor injuries.
Putnam patriot., 1928-05-24
RAYMOND AND LaL0NE ARE NOW
IN COUNTY JAIL UNDER GUARD
TO ADVERTISERS AND
CORRESPONDENTS

Next Wednesday Is Memorial
Day and the Patriot Office will be
closed. AS the Patriot goes to
press on Thursday as usual it is
Imperative that advertisers and
correspondents get copy in a day
earlier than usual II viii be inn
possible TO handle a rush Of ads
and news material Thursday morn
ing. The Patriot therefore asks
unanimous cooperation in order
that no material need be omitted
from next weeks issue.
Putnam patriot., 1928-05-24
STATES ATTORNEY LEAVES
HOsPITAI~@-Is AT HOME

States Attorney Howard G. Brad.
ford has so far recovered from his re-
cent critical illness that he was
brought 10 his home on South Main
street. from the Worcester Memorial
Hospital. last Sunday He is still IN
weakened condition from the seriou =
ness of the attack but is growing
stronger daily.
Putnam patriot., 1928-05-24
ANNIVERSARY Mass
FOR REV. cHAS. r. BEDARD

An anniversary mass for Rev.
Charles +. Bedard win be sung at 81.
Mary's church Memorial Day morning.
FIR. Bedard died May 25th but the
funeral and mass were held on Memo
rial Day year ago.
Putnam patriot., 1928-05-24
MURDERER CAMPBELL
MARRIED IN PUTNAM

Cecil Clyde Campbell has been
found guilty Of murder in the second
degree for staying his wife IN New
York. The couple came 70 Putnam
and we're married May 23, 1928. The
ceremony was performed by Rev. John
6. stoddard Of the Baptist church, ae-
cording to town records.
Putnam patriot., 1928-05-24
NOSES ALDRICH HOME
DESTROYED BY FIRE

ell but the fire was not burning after
nve o'clock in the evening and Mrs.
Aidrieh had been in the room late in
the evening. Mrs Aldrich had driven
the car in early in the evening and
mad been where it was kept at eight
O'Clock and even later everything then
appeared to be all right.
Putnam patriot., 1928-05-24

Mr.. and Mrs. Zoel Gaucher of Bal
tic, with Mr.. and Mrs. Alfred Gaucher
Of Church street were in Worcester
Tuesday the guests of Rodolph Gauch-
er at Assumption College.
Putnam patriot., 1928-05-24

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Putnam patriot., 1928-05-24

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Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-05-23
; College Plays
Here THURSDAY

By special arrangement with tho
contractors building the new Junior
ColleZe-senior high school structure
the three one-act plays TO be giver
by the members OF the college
Dramatic club Thursday evening vii
be given In that auditorium begin.
ming AZ s o'clock in the evening. This
will be the first dramatic perform.
ance ever given in the new building
under construction.
The stage Is large and the scenery
has been placed 50 that the audi
forum is ready for all such pro-
grams, Miss Rose Sharp Brewer. d.
rector OF the plays. has announced
Three plays are TO be given.
"Lijah." Grandma Pulls the String
and The Valiant" all by students
IN the college making an effort ~
give n production which will appeal
TO those enjoying the more serious
and thoughtful side Of dramatic in
depreciation.
Mrs. d. II. Mccoy. director of the
Valley Little Theater. was in Browns
Vile Monday evening from her home
in La Feria to be present at the re-
hcarsal that evening and expressed
herself enthusiastic over the insight
that these amateur actors have into
the character parts.
Suitable stage properties have been
donated by both the Bordcrland and
Edelstein furniture companies.
Closing exercise Of the college year
will be Wednesday when a commence
ment program will he held in the
auditorium during the evening.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-05-23
Fly Title Stake
In Schwarz vs..
Graham Tonight

NEW YORK. May 23.-fP-With
recognition as bantamweight cham
pion awaiting the winner. Bushy
Graham. apidcry-lcgged Utica. N.
~. b%attler, and Ivy Schwartz. state
flyweight ~title-holder. clash over
the 15-round route at Ebbets Field.
Brooklyn. tonight.
Holding a decisive edge physical
IN, Graham was an odds-on favorite
to batter his tiny rival into defea-
and win recognition as king Of tn
lfS-pounders from the National Boz
inE association and the New Yorl
state athletic commission.
Much smaller in every way.
Schwartz is further handicapped in
his quest for n double-title BY the
fact that under the commission rulss
he must make his flyweight clrs,
limit " l12 pounds. Graham W
ably will scale close to the bantam
limit.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-05-23

Gerald Mann Ncftl. and William
Campbell (right) will arrive in the
Valley June 3 to open a football
school AZ Harrington the following
week. They are two Of the best
athletes Texas has produced and
while members Of the Southern
Methodist university football teams
did much 70 keep that school 70 the
front in the Southwestern Confer
ence. Dog Dawson. famous s.. ~.
L. end, completes the staff Of the
school. The football school in the
Valley will be the first to be held
by the same men N twelve Texas
cities. and is said IL be the first cf
its Kind In the United State. T.
will cater entirely 70 the high school
and junior college football players.
A large number IF high school and
Junior college boys have already al-
rolled in the school and many NOR,
are expected to be present AZ Har-
lingen when the school opens.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-05-23
BUFFS ROW
OF Wins co
TO 5 GAMES
Tighten Grip on lst
While Shrevep ort,
Bears and Wichita
Falls Drop Back

The Houston Bluffs are continuing
their rampage in the Texas league
while other aspirants to first place
honors find the shedding tough. The
Bluffs defeated the Beaumont Ex-
porters Tuesday. ? to !, ran their
string Of straight victories to five,
and further frightened their hold on
leadership Of the loop.
The Wichita Falls %Spudders lost
their fourth straight game when Fort
Worth defeated them, 4 to ]. behind
the good hurting of Paul Wachtei.
C~vengros pitched fair ball. but was
unable TO stop the steady hitting Of
the Panthers who hammered out ten
safe blows.
San Antonio. another first division
club, lost a smuggling match in ten
innings to the Waco Cubs. IL to 10.
when the latter came from behind
and piled up nj aggregate Of 10 safe
ties. Both clubs played messy base
ball. the Bears recording eight errors
and the Cubs three.
The lowly Dallas Steers checked
the winning streak Of Shreveport BY
defeating the Sports, IL 70 :. While
both teams hit the ball hard the
Steers led the smuggling ~ to ; and
punched their blows TO better advan-
taEe.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-05-23
REDS GO into
LEAGUE Lead
AS CUBS lose
Chicago Drops Third
After Is Wins In
Row; BUGS Defeated
BY Cincinnati
By The Assoeiated pres.l.


The reaction that almost inevitably
follows extended winning streaks has
struck the Chicago Cubs and forced
them from the pace-setting position
in the National leagues wild PEN
nant scramble.
After establishing a seasons rec
ord for winning streaks when they
ran up a string Of IL straight, the
Cubs lost their third game in a row
Tuesday, st. Louis taking a 3 to 2
decision at the Mound city.
This defeat for the Cubs, coupled
with Cincinnati's ) to 4 ~yictcry over
Pittsburgh put the Reds back into
first place.
Just to make the first division
shift complete the New York Giants
moved into third place while the
Cardinals dropped back TO fourth, the
intricacies of the percentage system
accomplishing this despite the fact
that both clubs turned in victories.
Roettger's single in the eighth in
ming gave the Cardinals the run that
spelled defeat for the Cubs. Rein
hart gave the Chicagoans ten hits
but they were judiciously scattered.
Doubles by Allen and Picinich in
the eighth provided the one run the
Reds needed to beat the Corsairs at
Cincinnati. Remy kremer was touch
ed for IL hits by the Reds while
Carl NAYS held the losers to eight.
The Giants took advantage of their
opponents five errors to beat the
Brooklyn Robins. 9 e s..
Brandt gave up but three hits as
A. nA- n- -a-.1-AI 49,. -
vading Phillies. 3 to i.
In the American league, the New
York Yankees went on a batting
spree reminiscent OF their palmiest
days Of last year. The champions
pounded out % hits n scoring n IA
to 4 victory over the Boston Red
Sox. In the Yanks' hit collection
were Ruth's thirteenth homer Of the
season; Gehrig's seventh, and Meu-
sells fourth. In all the Nanks - hits
were good for IS bases. Stanley
Coveleski shut out the Red Sox un-
I'll the eighth when Phil fodt hit
for the circuit with two men on.
The Philadelphia Athletics travel
ed II innings before they could gain
a Z to s verdict over the Washing
ton Senators. Eddie Collins pinch
uouDle 1T tug ntNih titu tHH c'off
and his single in the eleventh
scored the winning run.
Jack Ogden was Wild and the De
troit Tigers beat the ST. Louis
Browns. s 10 3.
Mostil scored from second base on
a wild pitch bv Uhic in the eighth
inning 10 give the Chicago White Sox
a { 10 5 victory over the Cleveland
Indians. Mostil lied tho world
record for chances accepted hy out
fielders when he sn1rcd III flies and
made one assist without IN error.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-05-23
Babe Is Games
Ahead ofRecord
Made Last Year

NEW YORK. May 23.-CP-Babe
Ruth, the Sultan OF Swat, is coast
ing along eight games ahead n the
pace he set last year tc establish y
new home run record Of 60 for q
season.
The Bambino blasted his thir-
teenth homer of the current ra...-
paign yesterday AZ the Yankees
crushed the Red SoS under \ it-i
score. Ruth's smash Travelled into
the left field grandstands. a spot
usually safe from the Babes rro-
digious drives. Homer No. 10 came
in Ruth's thirty-first game. Last
wear he hit his thirteenth IN his
thirty-ninth game on May -.
Lou Gehri-. off to a slow start
this year, matched Ruth's homer
with ono or his own-his seventh af
the season. columbia Lou" had
nine 10 his credit at this time last
wear.