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Putnam patriot., 1930-12-18
TWO DIE SUDDENLY ON THOMPSON FARM
Fernando Rosa Found Dead in Bed.-Frank Rowland
 in Barn
Nsishbors and Fvisnds Victims sf
 Heart Astseks

Fernando Ross and Frank How land died suddenly on the Ross Farm in East Thompson, within few hours of each other, Tuesday. Mfr. Ross was found fead in he'd. Mir. Howland. neighb3r, who volunteer 1 ed to do the chores about the place ! in the barn the same afternoon. About six o'clock in the morning Mrs. Ross called to her husband to get up. Receiving no response she investigated and found him dead in bed. She summoned doctor and near neighbor.
 Learning of his neighbor's death Mr. Rowland went to the Ross home and offered his services. About half past two Ira Jacobs noticed that the chores had not been completed and went to assist Mir Rowland. He found Mir. Howland's dead body on the floor of the barn in reclining position. Again the doctor was sum- moned. He pronounced death due to heart attack. The body was re- moved to Providence. Mrs. Rowland followed on Wednesday.
 Born In BurriIlviIie
 Fernando Ross was born in Bur rillville, K. l., in 1859 He attend ed the schools of his native town and lived there until he was nineteen years old whe. hr -aHss ts 'ssisvTsp- son. He has in the sawmili business practically all of bis life. He leaves his wife, two daughters. Mrs. Sarei- ia Rhodes of New Haven and Mrs. Charles Hilton of Hartford; two sons, Seth of Richmond, Va, and Forest of Williamsburg, Va, two sisters, Mrs Addie Angell and Mrs. Oiin Bates, and two brother. Ed ward and Frank Ross He was a distant cousin of Asa and George O Ross of Putnam. He was a mem ber of the General Assembly in f9i4- 1916. He mad been selectman and had held lesser town offices. His was with Cornerstone Lodge of Masons.
 Born in Providence
 MT Rowland was born in Provi- tencc in 1869. For thirty-fve years he worked for Brown X Sharpe of that city. Because of poor health, due to weak heart, he bought farm and he and Mrs. Rowland re- moved to East Thompson. He is survived by his wife, three daugh- daughter. Mrs. Mildred Eckstein, Mrs Victor Wyatt and Evelyn How land and ons son. CharIes Howland.
Putnam patriot., 1930-12-18
DR. F.C. C0ODRIDCE OF POMFRET
 KILLED BY RIFLES DISCHARGE
BODY FOUND ON ESTATE WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON. SEARCHERS HAD BEEN our SEVERAL HOURS.
 RIFLE BULLET THROUGH HEART
Traveller and World War vecranFamly Socially Prominent
 in New York and Pomfret

a bullet had entered the left breast and punetured the upper lobe of the heart causing instant death. That tho muxzle of the rife was close to the body when the weapon was dis charged was evidenced by powder burns. a gaping wound over the heart and torn clothing. The bullet pierc- ed the body and came out under the left shoulder blade.
 Followed His Custom
 It wns Dr. Goodridge's custom to arise early and walk about his es- tate and if was not unusual for him to carry fire arm with him. He arose Wednesday morning as usual and set out for the woods. When he failed to appear at nine o'clock, the breakfast hour. Mrs. Goodridge be- came worried As the morning hourr aassed and Dr. Goodridge still failed lo return ninrm was felt and the state police barracks at Danlelson were notified. This was shortly af- ter the noon hour. 4 detail was sent to Pomfret and Lieutenant Ross V. Urquhart himself went to the Good ridge place to take charge.
 Shortly after three o'clock It was decided Co get a dog Co put on the trail. Alfred Bodo of Putnam, with his famous police dog Otto Waldhus, started for Pomfret. Before the man and his dog arrived the body had been found.
 Dr. Frederick Grosvenor Good war horn in New York in 1873. He prnduated from Harvard in fa0b. and some three years later took his M D. degree from the College of Physicians and Surgeons in New York Though Dr. Goodridge never practiced. he was . lecturer at Col umhla for many years, and only re- gently had given up his work there, and retired to Mashamoqnet Mead ows, his beautiful Pomfret cstate, ta which both he and Mrs. Goodrich were devoted, and which they ief' for only q few weeks annually in New York, but for much longer periods, in season, upon their yacht.
 Three Children
 Early after gradnation Dr. Good ridge married Ethel M. Iselin, mem- ber of the prominent New York fam fly and descendant of Philipse, Gou- verneur and Morris families. To them were born three children, Ethel, now Mira Thomas G. Barber of Woodbury. l.. l., Frederick G.. now living in Arizona. and Helen l.. a pupil at Miss Porter's School, Far mington.
Putnam patriot., 1930-12-18
TO CONTINUE BUSINESS

The Frank Provost store and fil. ling station at Pomfret will be con. tinued by Mrs. Frank Provost Jr. Same good service will be maintain ed. Oil changed. and tire service rendered. Past patronage is great fully appreciated.-Adv.
Putnam patriot., 1930-12-18
WINS CUP AND RIBBON
 AT RIDING SCHOOL

Little Miss Margaret Holt. daugh- ter of Henry Holt of Pomfret and New York, has won the silver cup and blue ribbon given by her riding school in New York. She was award ed the cup and ribbon over many young contestants.
Putnam patriot., 1930-12-18
WATER WORKS IMPROVEMENTS
 HAVEATLAST BEEN COMPLETED
Project Was Submitted to Com. mon Council January 5,
 1926
Actual Work Started March 24 this
 Year

The improvement of Putnam's wa ter works system. over which there was a wrangle for several years. was completed, Tuesday. Contractor Long is in the Day Kimball hospital with two fractured legs and was not on the job when the last bit of work was done. Superintendent C. Dwight Sharpe has invited the New Eng land Insurance Exchange to send a representative to Putnam to make a survey and test the pressure at the fire hydrants
 The last of several city meetings was held July 30, 1929, and s65 ,000 was voted to make the improvements consisting of a million gallon stand pipe on the top of Oak Hill and new water mains on Pomfret street from Church street to Front street, Front stree to the corner of Oak street, Oak street to the standpipe. Also from Oak street north on School street to the corner of Oak street. line from the Little River bridge to the Day Kimhall hospital
 Signs Contract
 Tuesday, November 26. 1929, Mayor Richard signed the contract for the new standpipe. The first work on the improvements was begun March 24th of this year when work men began excavating for the foun- dation of the new tank
 Tuesday saw the completion of a project that was first injected into city affairs January ., 1926, when the board of water commissioners ap- peared before the common council and submitted the problem of pro- viding the city with better water pressure and more adequate fire pro- tection.
 The result of the survey of the engineers of the New England In- sursnce Exchange will be made known as soon as the survey has been made. The new mains have re- iieved pressure at the pumping sta tion. Where formerly 1t was around twenty-five pounds it has been re- duced to four pounds. Instead of a surplus of 250,000 gallons the city now has surplus of 1000, ,000 gal Ions on the top of Oak Hill; also an auxiliary tank, the old standpipe, which has been left standing. The only thing that remains to be done is to pay the bills
Putnam patriot., 1930-12-18

Mrs. Leo MeKenn., with her two daughters of Woodstock avenue, visited her mother, Mrs. Kingberger in Fftchville Monday.
Putnam patriot., 1930-12-18
STORES OPEN NIGHTS
 FOR HOLIDAY TRADE

Stores in Putnam will be open Mon ay. Tuesday and Wednesday evenings of next week 10 accommodate Christ mas shoppers.
Putnam patriot., 1930-12-18

Archibald Macdonald was in Mer- iden Wednesday of this week on business.
Putnam patriot., 1930-12-18

Mir. and Mrs. Allie S. King of Center street are entertaining their son, Sidney King, home for three weeks from his studies at Spring field College.
Putnam patriot., 1930-12-18

Miss Edna Taylor. South Main street spent last Friday in Provi- dence.
Putnam patriot., 1930-12-18

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The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1930-10-06
RED MEN BUY
$4,000 HOME
ConnersviIIe Tribe to Move
in Quarters Soon.

BIZ Times SDecidl
CONNERSVILLE, Ind, Oct. g.
Purchase of the Beck building here
as new home for Otonkah tribe No.
81, Improved Order of Red Men, is
announced.
Negotiations for the purchase, at
$4,000, from William H. Beck, In
dianapolis, and Mrs. Basil Middle
ton, Culver, heirs Of Charles Beck,
have been completed.
Remodeling of the second floor
and removal of partitions to make
a large social room for the frater-
nifty will start soon. The tribe ex-
poets to move into its new quarters
within three months.
Cost of improvements and install
lation of a new heating plant will
be approximately $500. The tribe
will own its own home for the first
time. Formerly, the lodge had rooms
in the First National Bank building,
which burned last March, and since
that time had met in the Eagles
hall.
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r. A. M. GROUPS TO
INITIATE BIG GLASS
County Chapters to Take
Part in Ceremonial at
Temple.

Elaborate degree ceremonies are
being arranged by the Marion
County Royal Arch Chapters Asso-
citation for comforting of the most
excellent master degree in full and
dramatic form at the Masonic tenn
pie, North and Illinois streets, Oct.
10.
Royal Arch chapters from coun-
ties outside Marion county are to be
invited to the gathering. Officers
are expecting a class of 200 candi-
dates.
COmpOseS Music
In addition, delegations will be
present from out-state grand chap
tiers and will assist in the work,
which Immediately precedes the
grand chapter meeting in Richmond,
Oct. %.
Virtually all preparations are
completed, according to Carl A.
Ploch, dramatic director, who is
supervising degree rehearsals.
Special music for the occasion has
been composed by Arnold F. Spen-
Ger, who will be assisted by the
Raper Commandery choir.
Recruits Enlisted
Recruits from eight Royal Arch
Masinic chapters are being enlist
ed for the degree staff to total ia
men. Next rehearsal will be Thurs
day night.
Cities promising to send candi-
dates for the degree class include
Bedford, Martinsville, Upton; Leb-
anon, Elwood, Spencer, besides vari-
Gus indianapolis chapters.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1930-10-06
Officers, Arrangements for
Session Are Named
by President.

BIZ Times SDecidk
GREENCASTLE, Ind, Oct. g.
Arrangements and officers for dis
trict convention of Wonens Relief
corps from ten counties here Oct.
Is, are announced by Mrs. Wilma
w. Harrison, Plainfeld, district
president.
The morning session will be an
open meeting with memorial serv-
ices under direction of Mrs. Flor
ence Ritz, Lizton. Corps presidents
will report On the years work.
District officers who will assist
the president are: Mrs. Clara Bell
Bottorff, Indianapolis, senior vice.
president; Mrs. Madge Fradey, In
dianapoliS, treasurer and Mrs. Ella
Almond, Indianapolis, district in
spector.
Ritualistic work will be exempli-
fed by the Greencastle corps, dl-
rected by Mrs. Almond. officers
will be elected at the afternoon SEES
sion. Other officers are:
Mrs. Myrtle Healing. Martinsville. junior
vice-president: Mrs. Mary Coxey, Martins
Vile. chaplain: Mrs. Louise Piersol. Dan
Vile. secretary: Mrs. Mary E. Haley. In
dianapolis. press correspondent; Mrs.
Emily Almond. Indianapolis conductor
Mrs, Ella Holland. Indianapolis, guard
Mrs. Lula Mathes. Spencer. assistant
guard: Mrs. Ethel Emmons. Indianapolis,
assistant conductor: Mrs. E. Wisdom, In
dianapolis. patriotic instructor: Mrs. A. ST..
John. indianapolis: Mrs. Sadie Cook. Dan
VILE. and Mrs. Fern Rodgers, Indianapolis
color bearers.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1930-10-06
RED men MOVE
TO REGAIN 1000
old MEMBERS
County Meetings Scheduled
to Boost Campaign
for Classes.

County meetings are holding at
tention of Indiana Improved Order
of Red Men lodges as they continue
their drive for 1000 re-instatements
and new members.
Tribes of Bartholomew county will
gather at Clifford tonight in the
Wigwam of Poapka tribe 223, for
degree work and reinstatement OF
old members.
John G. Hager, deputy great
sachem, will preside at the meet
ing, to be attended by delegations
from Columbus, Hope, Elizabeth
town, Taylorsville, Grammer and
Ogilville.
Glass to Be Initiated
Another meeting will be held to-
night by Metamora tribe 118, Edin-
burg. Plans will be laid for con-
certed efforts in the membership
campaign in that district. George
w. Owens will have charge of the
meeting.
Arrangements for the great
colhcil session in Indianapolis, Oct.
81 to %, are being completed, &C
.cording to Arch H. Hobbs, great
chief of records and seal. The De-
gree Of, Pocahontas will hold its
state session here Oct. %.
Adoption Of a large class of can
didates in the Red Mems wigman,
Capitol avenue and North street,
will be a convention feature.
Groom Degree Team
First degree will be conferred by
a f1ve-man staff from Lansing,
Mich, directed by Fred Vessels,
great sachem of the order. Oton-
kah tribe 81, Connersville, is groom
ing a degree team to confer the war
rior's degree at the convention.
A consolidated team comprising
members of Otonkah tribe and Co.
manche tribe 1913, Indianapolis, will
exemplify the chiefs degree, assist
ed by Great Chief of Records Hobbs
and Albert Hausman, past great sa-
chem, Indianapolis.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1930-10-06
HOW TO PLAY
6daytBACKGANN0N

The partners thus take turns
playing against the man in the box
until one of them succeeds in de-
feating him.
When the man in the box is de-
feated he loses the full amount of
the game, together with all doubles,
to each of the partners. He then
takes his place among the inactive
partners for the next game.
The active partner who defeated
the man in the box now sits in the
box and plays alone against the
others for the next game.
When the active partner wishes 10
accept a double and one or more of
the inactive partners wish TO de-
cline, the players who wish to de-
cline pay the active partner the full
amount of the game without this
last double.
The active partner then settles
for them in full at the end of the
game. He pays al their losses or
accepts all their winnings.
VXTHEN throwing the dice to de-
w eide which player shall sit in
the box. if the two highest numbers
are a tie, the players throw again
to see which shall sit in the box
and which shall be the active par
ner.
There is no automatic double for
this tie, as the automatic doubles
do not begin until the positions are
decided and the game is actually
started. With more than five play
ers, it is wise to break up into two
groups.
Any odd number of guests no
longer is a problem to the hostess.
Two or three people always are
ready and eager to play backgram-
mon.
Members of the same family who
formerly we're much embarrassed
because the husband plays a fine
game Of cards while the wife plays
an indifferent game, or vice versa,
are no longer unhappy when invited
out for the evening.
The one who does not enjoy cards
no longer worries about spelling the
evening for the others. for he or
she can join the backgammon group
and all can have an enjoyable time.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1930-10-06
MISSING MAN FOUND
IN DAZED CONDITION
Physician Says Gary JeweIer Suf-
fering From Drug Effects.

Physician Says Gary Jeweler Suf-
fering From Drug Effects.
By United Press
GARY, Ind. Oct. 6.-Barion Sen
senbrenner, Gary jeweler. was found
wandering in daze in Ambridge,
Cay suburb, early today. Taken to
a hospital, he said he had been kid
mapped ten days ago.
DR.. David M. White said Sensen-
brenner is in a serious condition,
due to exhaustion and high fever
and refused to permit extensive
questioning. He said the jeweler
had been drugged.
Sensenbrenner disappeared ten
days ago. His wife told police she
feared he had met with harm. Later
she reported receipt of a number
of threatening letters, declaring her
husband had been abducted and
demanding $4,000 ransom.
Early today, an Ambridge woman
telephoned Gary police that a
drunken man was staggering in a
street. The man was Sensenbren-
ner. He was taken to Mercy hos
pital and identified.
Police were able to obtain from him
only the information that he had
been kidnapped and held a prisoner
in house near Gary. They were
unable to learn why he had been
freed. Mrs. Sensenbrenner denied
that ransom had been paid.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1930-10-06
SCOTTISH RITE
MAPS PROGRAM
Fall Ceremonial to Start
Friday Night.

Fall degree exemplification by
the Indianapolis Scottish Rite will
start at the cathedral Friday
night with comforting of degrees
on the first section of candidates.
Ceremonies will continue weekly
leading up to the annual state
meeting of the Rite scheduled for
Dec. IA.
Petitions for the second class of
candidates must be filed by Nov.
IL, according to John F. Engelke,
thrice potent master.
More than hundred Master
Masons are expected to report for
the first section. Following as
sembly at 4 Friday for obtaining
credentials the class will receive
the fourth degree at which David
c. Pyke, Indianapolis, will preside.
The fifth degree will be conferred
under direction of Earle F. Hites,
the sixth under direction of Rus
sell j. Ryan, and the. seventh with
Engelke presiding.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1930-10-06
M. ". A. Will
HOLD SESSIONS
Two City Camps Arrange
Programs for Week.

Two meeting of interest to Mod
ern Woodmen of America in this city
are announced by ]. Raymond
Trout, district deputy.
All members of Marion camp No
1858 are requested to attend a
welfare meeting in their camp hall,
322 East New York street, Tuesday
night, to consider business concern
ing the Modern Woodmen build
ing.
Entertainment and refreshments
will be provided Among diStin-
guished guests will be John D. Volz,
national director from Indiana, and
George E. Hopkins, state deputy.
Capitol City camp No. 8743 will
hold an open meeting for members
and friends Friday night at 1925
Prospect street. A dance and other
social feature are one the program.
George Hopkins will give the princi-
pal address.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1930-10-06
100 MEMBERS GOAL
Columbus Eagles Conduct
Drive for Class.

BIZ Times Special
COLUMBUS, Ind, Oct. 6.-Bar-
tholomew aerie, Fraternal Order Of
Eagles, has launched a membership
drive which will continue until late
in October.
The lodge is working toward a
goal of 100 new members. This
class will &c initiated as the DR..
B. Fitzpatrick class in honor of the
aerie physician.
In connection with the drive, the
aerie is holding a luncheon meet
ing each Thursday night at which
twenty members are guests, chosen
in alphabetical manner. At these
meetings lodge business is discussed
and special entertainment provided.
A blanket contest now in process
will close Oct. Is when the lodge
will stage an indoor fair and dance.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1930-10-06
us TO GATHER FOR
REBEKAHS' SESSION

district. Sessions will be directed
by Mrs. Grace Morris, district
deputy president. Mrs. Lula Lat
shaw was chosen as official delegate
from here.
Several lodges of this district have
held sessions recently commemorate
ing the seventy-ninth anniversary
of the Rebekah order Waldron
held its observance in connection
with it's last weekly meeting.
Mayor L. E. Webb, Waldron, gave
the principal address at the cele-
bration by Morristown lodge and
Homer Boyle. Waldron attended
the anniversary meeting of Shelby
Vile RebekahS.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1930-10-06
PLAN PROGRAM !
FOR MORTGAGE
BURNING RITES
Grotto Celebration to Be-
Held at Home on
Nov. Fl.

What is predicted Will be the bigz
gest celebration ever given By
Sahara Grotto of this city will be
in conjunction with burning of tbs
mortgage on the Grotto homa
Nov. 81.
Candidates are being obtained foE
a class to be inflated at that tlmes
Highly elaborate degree work is bes'
ing planned as part OF the more@
gage burning ceremonial.
CLYDE E. Robinson. monarch, has
announced he expects membership
committees to recruit approximately
five hundred candidates for the ocS
casion.
Acquired Last Year
The Grotto home. acquired last
year, is located at Park avenue and
Thirteenth street, and is amply fur<
nished for fraternal entertainments
of all kinds.
Recently, a series of card partieS
to be held throughout the winteE
season were started by the Sahara
entertainment committee, headed by
Lon Tracy. chairman.
Several hundred attended beneS
fit card party at the home Stature
day night given for worthy MasonSs
prophets and their families. 1t was,
sponsored by Eastern Star chapteF
of Prospect lodge.
Auxiliary Plans Series I
The ladies auxiliary of Grotto iS
planning a series of entertainments
to occupy attention of members
during the winter months.
Prophets and families are urged
to inspect the Grotto home, which,
is open six days a week from &.
a. m. to 10 p. m, Monarch ROBINSON
has announced
Organization of the Sahara MidV
night Thousand Club by Prophet
Del Wilmeth is announced. Thi4
club is an affiliated social organizes
ton Of Sahara Grotto and will req
ceive membership applications al
the Grotto secretary's office.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1930-10-06
BY ELIZABETH c. BOYDEN
NEriAAa.. Il Snr.-inn

Written for NEA Service
THE second new feature which
l. has helped to bring about the
present vogue for backgammon is
called chouette zone against two or
more). When playing chouette any
number of players can take an in
terest in the game which formerly
could be enjoyed by only two.
When more than two people wish
to play a game of backgammon to-
day. each player throws one die.
The player who throws the high die
plays alone against all the remain
ing players. He is said to sit in
the box"
This merely is a name or title, as
the player is permitted to sit any,
where, although preference should
be given to the side of the table,
which allows the opponents to group
themselves conveniently opposite.
The player who throws the second
highest die sits opposite the man in
the box" and does the actual play
ing for himself and his partners. He
is called the active partner" and
the remaining players are called the
inactive partners"
The inactive partners may offer
advice concerning plays, doubles
and accepting or declining a double.
In case they disagree, the active
partner has the final decision.
=
XXTHEN the player in the box
w wins, ne wins the amount of
the game together with all doubles
from each of the other players.
The active partner now steps out
and joins the inactive partners for
the next game. The player who
originally threw the third highest
die now sits opposite the man n
the tbox and hecomek the active
parf7aer.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1930-10-06
YANKS SERVING WITH
BRITISH WILL MEET

Reunion to Be Feature of Legion
Convention at Boston.
An interesting feature of the
American Legion convention in Bos-
ton will be a reunion of a group of
Americans who served with the
British before the United States
entered the World war.
The reunion will be held Tuesday
night at suggestion of DR.. c. R. Bird,
indianapolis, who was captain
three years in the royal army meci-
cal corps.
Bird hopes it will be an interna-
tional gesture responsible for draw
ing the American and British
veterans closer to each other.