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Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1928-04-12
PAIR ARRESTED AS BANDITS
IDENTIFIED AS THE SLAYERS
MINSTREL SHOW
Juvenile Performance To Be
Held April 25th.-Beneht
Camp Woodstock.

A juvenile minstrel show will be
held in the Putnam High school audi
torium. Wednesday, April 25th, at SIS
o'clock under the auspices of the Y.
NJ. c. A. for the benefit Of Camp Wood
stock
There will be talent from Putnam.
Thompson and Danielson. The cast
has been rehearsing every Tuesday
night in the Guild room at st. Philips
church, with l.. Edwin Hill as direct
or There will be speciality numbers
such as dancing and singing, full
piece orchestra Of Danielson talent
will play. and a group of end men are
coming from Thompson.
The business managers are Hayden
Franklin, Nelson King, and Stuart
Sabin. The chorus includes the fol-
lowing: Alma Potter, Doris Johnson
Marjorie Banoit. Edna Kent, winifred
LePire, Eleanor Richardson, Maryland
Payne, William Jones, James Tatem,
Henry Thayer, Roswell Wheaton, Har-
~ Wheaton, William Moss, Clayton
Hurlbut and Frederick Franklin.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1928-04-12
Miss Byrne Presides
Governor a Speaker

Miss Katherine Byrne Of Putnam,
vice-chairman Of the republican state
central committee. presided a. a
meeting Of some 500 women workers
held at the Hartford, Tuesday. The
meeting. the first rally for women in
the 1928 campaign, was arranged by
Miss Ryrne. The speakers introduced
by Miss Byrne. included Governor
chairman J, Henry Rosa
back Of the state central committee,
ard Mrs Arthur L. Livemoga Of
Yonkers. N. y, honorary president
Of the National Woman's Republican
Club. Miss Byrne announced that
other gatherings for the women party
workers will be held during the cam
paign. Mrs A. Macdonald, Sr.. Mrs.
+. c. Rogers Of Putnam, and Mrs. +.
II. Corttis Of Grosvenordale attended.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1928-04-12

word came from Willimantic that the
bandit car had passed through that
city. The available men at the state
police barracks at Danielson were sent
out to guard the roads. Officer Nelson
was sent TO Pomfret and stationed
himself at the corner where, if the
bandits came that way, they could take
the highway leading through Putnam
or turn to the north through South
Woodstock.
II was through the highway guard
ed by Nelson that the bandits made
their fight, and the officer saw the car
approaching. As it passed him he
mounted his motorcycle and gave
chase. But few hundred yards east
of where Nelson started his pursuit of
the automobile, he came abreast of the
bandit ear. There was a rapid fire of
shots from the gunner. Their target
was the officer close to the side of the
car. Three bullets found their mark.
Officer Nelson turned his motorcycle
into driveway of an unoccupied home
known as the Briggs Place" He
stopped the machine, dismounted. stag
gered a few steps toward the house,
and crumpled in a heap on the front
lawn. He was mortally wounded.
Continued on Page Fiye)
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1928-04-12
WARRANT ISSUED IN THOMPSON FOR ALBERT c. RAY
MOND, 20, AND ROLAND G. LALONE, 81, CEiARG-
ING MURDER OF STATE POLICEMAN NELSON
Youths Deny Cu-Three Identified As Occupants of
der Car.

A complaint charging Roland La
lone. 81, and Albert Raymond, 20, both
of Worcester, with the murder of State
Policeman Irving II. Nelson. was pre-
pared last night hy States Attorney
Howard G. Bradford. and the warrant
of arrest was shortly aftcrward sign.
ed by Justice Percy +. Tourtellotte Of
North Grosvenordale. The state police
took the warrant for service The
young men charged with the homicide
are now in Springfield where they were
taken Wednesday afternoon for identi-
feation. Whether they win fight ex-
tradition remains to be seen. The ma
chinery Of the law will be speeded up
to get these alleged bandit killers back
TO this county and state for trial.
News of the arrest of the suspects
spread throughout the city early yes
terday Afternoon and caused unusual
satisfaction. Seldom has there been
a criminal case in this county where
SO much interest was taken in the
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1928-04-12

capture and conviction Of the respons-
ihie persons. The arrests of the sus-
poets came Just as a reward Of $1,000
offered hy the state through the gov
crnor was made public
Pair Identified
When the arrested pair were lined
up in Springfield they were positively
identified hy several people as the
occupants Of the murder car Officer
Ray Gallagher, who engaged in a gun
battle with the bandits in Springfield
before they fed 60 Connecticut. picked
the two out of lineup OF dozen or
more. Harold Lester, IS, who was as
sisting at his fathers filling station in
Willimantic and served the bandits
car. also identified Lalone as the driv-
or Of the car. The young man noticed
the broken window in the rear Of the
sedan, remarked about Il, but was not
answered. He became suspicious aud
took the number Of the registration,
and when later he learned Of the MUIR
der he informed the police Of the in
cident. Men who had been robbed by
members Of the 'lce Box" gang, also
identified the Worcester youths.
+ The two young men had been under
surveillance by the police IN Worces-
ter for two days. aud were arrested
Wednesday morning "a they came out
Of a pool room. They denied their
guilt and tried 20 laugh the matter Off
but il IS said chat pavnond went male
when he learned lha. they were sus-
feeted Of the intruder OF the police off,
GER
As soon as the arrest was made tho
HHHfHiEnH hHFfHcka was notified. Iiou-
tenant Rose Y. Urquhart and officer
Donald Geddes went Is Worcester.
The Connecticut officers went 10
Springfield with the prisoners and
Massachusetts, officers and watched tho
proceedings there. They returned
to the barracks about seven o'clock
last night feeling positive that the
slayers az their brother officer had
been caught II was not long after
this that the warrant charging tho
pair with murder was issued.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1928-04-12
LONE POLICEMAN ATTEMPTS SINCLE-HANDED TO STOP
FLEEING CUNMEN AND is SHOT DOwN.-DIEs
IN FEW MINUTES
officers Three States Engage In Man HuntBandits
cape Police Gordon.

In the prime of young manhood, an
efficient officer of the state police, ex-
pected at his home in New Haven by
wife and child for Easter, Irving H..
Nelson today lies in New Haven cem-
etery in a newly made grave over
which the flowers have scarcely with
cred. Somewhere are two, or perhaps
three, bandits, gunner with no more
mercy than would be expected from
wild beasts, who shot down the officer
from the Danlelson barracks in cold
blood last Friday evening near what
i known as Breen's Corner in POM
fret. Within a short time after the
officer was murdered, over a hundred
state troopers from Connecticut, Mass
achusetts and Rhode Island, were en-
gagged in a man hunt in the town of
Dudley to the north, the like of which
has never been seen in this section be-
fore. Troopers, posses OF private citi-
zens, and airplanes, engaged In trying
10 discover the whereabouts CT the
desperate outlaws. 1t is believed that,
had they been found, they would have
been shot on the veriest pretext as the
grim visaged members of the tri-state
constabulary evidenced their pent-up
feelings. The whole countryside be-
came alarmed and crowds gathered TO
discuss the tragedy until late hour.
AT Fork In The Road
Word was flashed to this section of
Connecticut that trio Of bandits who
had engaged in a running gunfire bat
lie with police in Springfield were
beaded this way. Early in the evening
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1928-04-12
LOCAL BANDIT HUNT
CAUSES SOME ALARM
Local and State Police Sccur
Section of City and Woods
For Hours
Tip" Leads To Nothing But Round
era

A report from the Walnut street
section Of the city early Tuesday
morning sent local and state police
scarrying 90 that section on a bandit
hunt II was reported that woman
and some boys had been accosted by
three rough looking men. vino came
cut Of the woods wearing "derbies, "
and asked whore they could sleep,
Not to lei any possible chance Of
the much wanted gunner slip through
their hands go uninvestigated the
officers answered the alarm and spent
several hours in searching for the
Trio Of strangers.
After looking over the Walnut
street section the police went south
through the woods and on Farrows
street They searched the Vacant
Tatem factory and vacant house.
nearby. Nothing was discovered.
Oak Hill was given the "once over"
without result Later three men were
found down toward the country club.
These men were Known to the police
as FOUNDERS and were not held.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1928-04-12
CHEPACHET WOMAN is
FATALLY BURNED IN BEL
Motorists Discover Blaze and
Find Woman With Clothing
On Fire
Mrs. Nellie Wade The Victim Has
Brother In Esstford

Mrs. Nellie Wade. an invalid widow
Of t1epachct. was fatally burned
when her home caught ere last Thurs.
day about 1l.30 o'clock Passing
motorists discovered smoke coming
from the house and made an investi-
cation. They found the woman, who
IS an invalid, in her bed room. The
bed was on fire and Mrs Wadcis
clothing had been burned from her
body. She was taken 70 a hospital ia
Woonsocket where she died from her
burns.
Since the death II her husband in
February, Mrs Wade, who WAS 63
years old, has lived alone She was
partially blind and in poor health and
was expecting the arrival Of sister
to care for her.
William Conway Of Millville. Mass.
and William Cart Of Mills, Mass,
who were passing in an automobile,
noticed smoke coming from one Of the
windows. They went next door 10
ask if anyone occupied the Wade
house and Mrs. Benjamin Converse.
neighbor. returned with them.
Discover Tragedy
The two young men and the neigh
Dor entered the house and found the
bed blazing and the clothing burned
from Mrs. Wade. Mrs Wade was
wrapped in a blanket and the two
young men took her to the hospital
accompanied by state trooper. The
fire department was called and had
no trouble in putting the fire out, con
filming the flames to the bed room.
The body Of Mrs. Wade was broug2
back to Chepachet and placed in the
tomb at the cemetery beside that Of
her husband. Both win be buried
later in the family lot in West Glon-
cester.
Mrs. Wade, who was the daughter
Of Isaac c. and Mary +. Phillips
Shinpee. Is survived by two sisters.
Mrs Clinton Capron Of Chepachct
and Mrs Robert G. Smith Of Chest
nut Hill. Conn, and three brothers,
Thomas +. Shippee of Greenville,
Frank T. shippee Of Eastford, Conn,
and Osmond +. Shippee Of Glocester
Mrs. Capron had stayed with Mrs.
Wade almost until the time Of the
fire, but had gone to her home at the
insistanee Of the sick woman. Her
other sister, Mrs. Smith, was expected
about noon, TO care for Mrs. Wade
and later TO take her to the Smith
home in Connecticut. Mrs. Smith
arrived unaware OF the accident.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1928-04-12
BANDITS MURDER STATE OFFICER
IRVING H. NELSON AT POMFRET
Auxiliary American
Legion Elects Officers

A meeting of the American Legion
Auxiliary was held Wednesday, April
4th, at the home of Mrs. Martin B.
Robertson. Officers were elected as
follows: Mrs. Martin B. Robertson,
president; Mrs. William Saretzki, first
vice-president; Mrs. Geo. w. Clifford
Sr., second vice-president; Mrs. Archi-
bald Macdonald, Jr., secretary; Mrs.
William Jarvis. treasurer; Mrs. G.
Stanley Shaw, historian; Mrs. Leon
A. Talbot, sergeant-at-arms; Mrs. A.
ID. Mcintyre, chaplain.
Chairmen of the various committees
were also appointed and are the fol-
lowing: Mrs. Edward F. Perry, mem
bership; Mrs. Raymond s. Medbury,
publicity; Mrs. G. Stanley Shaw, f.
nance; Mrs. A. d. Mcintyre, child
welfare; Mrs. George w. Clifford, Sr.,
Memorial Day; Miss Ruth Shaw, leg
islation; Miss Evelyn Shaw, rehabili-
tation; Mrs. Archibald Macdonald
Sr., flag.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1928-04-12
Time Is Money AS
SIS Grows to S101.12

In April. 1860. the late John
Paine Of East Woodstock deposited
Eve dollars in the Worcester Coun-
IL Institution for Savings for the
b nefit Of his ss.a. ALERT G. Paine,
as nest egg. from which perchance
a fortune might be Matched
The boy grew. and time passed as
usual, without addition 10, or sub
straction from, the deposit from
without.
Approaching the s0th anniver-
sary Of his birth. DR. Albert Paine.
now OF Pasadena, Calf, asked the
bank for the results OF sixty-eighf
years Of incubation. Very prompt
ly the bank responded 70 his request
last month and sent him a draft for
S101.12.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1928-04-12
P.H.S.J Junior Prom State
Armory Friday Night

The Junior Prom Of the Putnam
High school will be held in the State
Armory, Friday night, from eight 10
twelve O'Clock The patronesses will
be Mrs. Ralph c. Jenkins. Mrs. Edwin
l.. Robinson. Mrs. Laurision f. Noyes.
Mrs. Owen d. White, Miss Abbie
Keith. Miss Irene Bernier, Mrs. VIII
liam Sham. Mrs. William Murdoch.
Mrs. Kate NJ. Sherman. Mrs. Harold
Nelson.
Class officers are: President, Will
liam Sham; vice-president, Miss Eva
Jane Covell; secretary, Russell Sher-
man; treasurer, Miss Anne Mcdonnell.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1928-04-12
WITH MR.. WHITEHEAD
Geraldine Farrar Collaborates In Sat
urday Evening Post This
Week

John J. Whitehead. Jr., Of The
Patriot. Is co-author with Miss Coral
dine Farrar, former prima donna OF
the Metropolitan Opera House. Of an
article which appears today in the
current issue of The Saturday Eve
ming Post entitled Coming Back and
Looking Back" by Geraldine Farrar as
told to John Jay Whitehead. Jr. In
this article, which is the first of two
collaborations ~ Miss Farrar and
Nj whitehead. the fbrmer opera
star, who retired from the stage six
years ago, relates her reason for
leaving the opera and her lengthy
preparation for her triumphant re-
turn TO the concert stage this year.
The second article by Miss Farrar
and Mr.. Whitehead will appear in
a national weekly.
Mr.. Whitehead was the author of
recent article on Morocco which
appeared in a February issue of
Vogue. He has at the present num-
Der of articles and essays scheduled
for appearance this year.
Misses Rose and Rebecea Cartier of
Worcester spent Sunday with Mr.. and
Mrs. William Jolie of Mill street.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1928-04-12
OPENING DANCE

Approximately 900 ENJOYED the
opening dance Of Putnam Headquar-
ters Company IN the state armory.
Wednesday evening. Bonnie Conn's
orchestra Of Worcester made an in
Simultaneous hit and have been book
cd for another dance In the future.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1928-04-12
B.P.O.E. Officers Were
Installed Tuesday

The recently elected officers Of Put
nam Lodge of Ellss were installed,
Tuesday evening. by Past Exalted
Ruler, r. +. Melody Of Willimantie
lodge. and suite. An interested spec
iator at the installation was John
B. Edgarton Of Willimantic, district
deputy of Connecticut east. There
was large attendance. After the
lodge closed the drill committee serv-
cd one of its excellent buffet suppers.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1928-04-12
FUNERAL TOMORROW

Funeral services for Mrs. Harriet
n. Mclean. who died Yesterday at
the home Of Perry Motif, pomfret.
win be held from the home Friday
afternoon al two o'clock. Rev. Henry
y. Bnkcr officiating Burial will ba
in the Wcstford Hill cemetery.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1928-04-12
Speaking and Spelling
Contest At p. T. Meeting

Boys and girls Of the Putnam cle-
montary schools viii compete in a
speaking and spelling match on Thurs
day evening. April 10. in the High
School auditorium.
The Putnam Parcnt-Teacher Assoc
citation Il Offering prizes for the two
best speakers and spoilers in grades
five and six combined, and in grades
seven and eight combined
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1928-04-12

Mr. Doaka Of the Eastern Connect
cat Power Co. spoke at the Wednesday
luncheon Of the Putnam Rotary Club
On the manufacture and commercial
uses of gas
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1928-04-12
Major Morriarty To
Receive Annuity

Friends in Putnam will be gratified
learn that Major Ambrose I. Mortar
ty. u. S. A.. retired, formerly Of this
city. has come into an annuity OF
81. 200 . year This annuity comes to
Major Moriarty through the will Of
the late Colonel Herbert J. Sloeum,
u. S. A. retired, nephew Of the late
Mrs. Russell Sage. Major Moriarty
is now living in New Bedford.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1928-04-12

Luther M Keith, engaged in land
scape work for the state highway de-
was the speaker at the
weekly meeting of the Willimantic
Exchange Club at the Nathan Hale
Hotel. Willimantic, Wednesday eve
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1928-04-12

and canned foods getting
low Order assortment Of s. s. Pierce Canned Vegetable Fruits
Maine Corn Early June Peas
Fish
Lobster Rabbit-Mnt Apple and
Strawberry Raspberry Watermelon
Try We know il win and that viii be with
be Of INSTANT oRDED SERVICE by tel
ephonag $50 n 1871.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1928-04-12

Miss Ella NJ. Payne of West War
wick. r. l., was the guest of her
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. George F.
Payne Of Fremont street. during the
weekend.
New Britain herald., 1928-07-02
City Items

X coach driven by Charles Busse of lti Clark street and motorcy- cle driven by Carl Peterson of aS Chapman street Collided at East street and Newinston avenue about 6 o'clock last night. Both machines were damaged.
 An automobile owned and driven by Dr, John l.. Martin O. Al Vine street and one owned by Joseph A. Kelly of Leah street. Providence. R. l.. and driven by Thomas Fl. Chapman of .64 Iewett street. Providence, R. l. colided on East street last night.
 Motorcycle Officer W. $. Strolls reported q collision between cars driven by Paul II. Nelson of 4S2 Park street and John Feffercock Of ai Chapman street at ] :45 Saturday afternoon. Nelson was driving west on Park street and Feffercock was proceeding south on Stanley street
 Carl Melander, aged al, of 53 South High street, suffered two cuts on the head when he was struck by an automobile owned and driven hy William $. Holcombe of 53o Church street a few minutes after noon Sat urday.
New Britain herald., 1928-07-02

chant,
 Patrons going to the Strand or Capitol theatres ill New Britain this coming week will see Car,elli in ac- tion for news reel men took pictures oi the contests Saturday and Car tcii himself was especially posed by the news men with Gladys Coleman. The camerman suggested that Dom inic be pictured kissing little Gladys l'ut the Newt Britain boy shied of at that. He was willing to be pictured standing beside her but kissing was too much. he said Also. the young ster added. his girl back iu New Bri- tain might see 1t and uot approve. Later Dominic was seen Ilaiiing a package that looked suspioiously like candy and it had New Britain ad- dress and il was not to his parents or sister. Dominic evidently is not too trusting of reporters or camcramen and believes in playing il safe.
 Since being here, Dominic las been chunming around with litllc Eddie ChroWtoski oi Meridan. the silver city champ. who was eliminated Sat urday. He and Eddie are great pals and the Mcridcn boy is one oi his staunchcst supporters in today's games.
 X feature which the boys enjoyed Friday uicht and which was not on the program was a terrific thunder storm. It came up from over the ocean and the vivid flashes of light nlng ont at sea, accompanied by the thunder and the driving rain made an inspiring sight which was apprc- ciated.
 The t.;n thus far has given the marble shooters the time oi their lives. They have been around Phil adclphia. have visited Valley Forge. lhe Philadelphia navy yard and other points ol interest and here at At lantic City they have been housed in the most exclusive hotels. accorded all privileges, entertained at the vari- CHS thcatcrs. enjoyed the cooling bath ing pools, dispor,ed themselves in the surf hat!'ing and also have not over looked the amusement piers and other points ot interest
 Tuesday the final patches will be played and shortly after noon the 1928 marble contest Y II have passed into history. the variuu, champs and contendcrs will be vending their ways' homeWard and looking forward to 1920.
New Britain herald., 1928-07-02
II Die in Automobile
 Accidents in Mass.

Boston, July ? UP)-Fourteen persons lost their lives in antomo- ,ile accidents in Massac chusetts last week. according to the report of .;eorge A. Parker, registrar of mo- or vehicles.
 This was three more than for the previous week and two more than for the corresponding period of 1927.
 Last weeks victims included eight occupants, four pedestrians and two notorcyclists.
New Britain herald., 1928-07-02
"TENDERLOIN" AT CAPITOL


 Dolores Costello in "Tenderloin" Is the big photoplay attraction at the Capitol today. Tuesday and Wednesday and judging from the favorable comments the picture re- .eived from the large audiences last evening it's showing here should be quite popular.
 'Tenderloin" is a mile-a minute melo drama of New York's night life and action predominates the entire story. Dolores Costello plays the hest role of her career and she is ably assisted by Conrad Nagel. On Thursday the entire program changes and brings a return engage ment by worldwide request of "The Hunchback of Notre Dame.' The ro-feature with this show will offer Olive Borden in "Pajamas." Nler- chants Gift Night will be offered Friday evening and great array of valuable gifts will be awarded pa irons in the audience from leading merchants stores.
New Britain herald., 1928-07-02
BROAD STREET BLOCK SOLD
William C. Dunn Buys Building Housing Peoples savings Bank For S?3 500 at Auction Sale.

A business and residential build- ing at l2l-l-3 Broad street. was purchased Saturday afternoon at public auction for s23.soo by Will liam G. Dunn. d realtor acting, it is believed, for other persons whose identity was not made known.
 The building, which houses the Peoples Savings bank. and a dry goods store on the ground floor. and apartments on two upper stories. was sold subject to a $l5.o0o first mortgage held by the bank. and a six year lease. also held by the bank Attorney Cyril Ga ffney acted as auc- tioneer under orders of the city court to satisfy . foreclosure judg-
New Britain herald., 1928-07-02
GARDEN OF EDEN

The new show today at the Strand is one of the most interesting that has come along in some months. The feature photoplay is The Gar den of Eden' starring Corinne Griffith. This picture is not exactly a satire, but just a humorous love story with many dramatic situations concerning modern Garden of Eden" There are thrills aplenty and as for laughs it's just one succession of good hearty roars, with Corinne Griffith more beauti- full and better than ever before. The vaudeville includes Fred Hen derson and company, in 'The Calico Cat: The Revue Unusual, with a company of five stars: Bert Marks and company, and others.
New Britain herald., 1928-07-02

was sold at auction by Consta ble John $. Recor. $. D. Abrahamian paying s400 for the place of busi- ness. Torigian is now serving iail sentence for biting off the lip Of Stanley Montsos. who Is plaintiff in a S3o.Gh0 lawsuit brought against the former restaurateur.
New Britain herald., 1928-07-02

ment in favord of Catherine Grzyh, The title formerly stood in the name of Maggie Grabowski Bidding, which opened at s15,ooo rose rapidly to the price finally offered by Mir Dunn.
 A restaurant at l4 Myrtle street, formerly owned hy James Torigian
New Britain herald., 1928-07-02
FIREMEN MUST WORK

Chief w. J. Noble of the fire de- partment announced today that the hremen on the of" shift will not oe given permission to leave the 'ity on Wednesday, in order that the maximum strength may be had .n the event of fires resulting from he observance of Independence Day. Otherwise. the chief said. there will be only the customary pre- rautions against fire.
New Britain herald., 1928-07-02

More than Ga per cent ef ,ha passengers who cross the AlaniM tO see Europe are women. many of them elderly. seventy pc' cent of the passengers On cruises pro mar ried couples.