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THE NORTH CVININO TRANSCRIPT, WEDNESDAY. JUNE It, run LIQUOR IS FOUND AT PATSY'S PLACE --State Troopers Seize Beer, Alcohol and Moonshine PATIANELLO ESCAPES Flees to Woods During Raid --Readsboro Wpman and Williamstown Man Held on Serious Charges. Tippecanoe Lodge, an Inn on the Mohawk Trail, conducted by ras- QUale Patianello, was raided this morning at a 2 o'clock by Corporal John J. Powers and Patrolman John F. Barnicle of the Shelburne Falls barracks of the state police and a quantity of alleged liquor and beer was seized.

In the excitement of ttie raid Patianello slipped out a rear door and escaped into the woods. The officers searched all night for him hut did not find him. Evelyn Brooks, 19, of Readsboro, and Howard F. Jones, 29, of both married, but not to each other, were found together in a room and arraigned in the district court this morning on charges of adultery. They pleaded not guilty and their cases were continued until 30.

Bail was fixed $300 each, and was secured. state a went to the place last evening looking for Mrs. Brooks at the request of the young woman's mother. While there they claim they bought a drink ot liquor from Patianello. They came to this city and secured search warrants and returned to the place about 2 o'clock this morning.

They attempted to rouse the occupants of the house and when co answer was forthcoming, broke down a door and entered and in the kitchen and adjacent rooms found 26 gallons of beer to quart and Dint bottles, a gallon of alcohol, in a can, one half pint of gin in a bottle, a quart ot wine, tour pints ot "moonshine" a bottle capper and two hundred bottle caps. The seizure was taken to the Cheshire Barracks of the state police. Patianello is an old offender against the liquor laws and during the winter got into financial dimcul- ties and the Mohawk Trail property ds said to have been transferred to New Jersey parties Former Transcript Man Writes a Play John S. Dowling ot Hoosick Falls, N. former representative of the Transcript in that town and leader of the Father Mathew Drum Corps Is the author of a one-act drama entitled "My Boy," which will be produced at the New theatre, Hoosick Falls at an early date for the benefit of the Specialty Bugle Corps of whicn, Mr.

Dowling Is founder and leader. The drama is portrayed by the Dowlings, John John and Helen Marie. It Is a story for the young and old. It abounds with wit, humor, pathos, and patriotism. The exact date will be given later.

"A 'mighty drink for a mighty nation--MILK! Drink more o' it. It's life itself!" --says Billy Break O'Day. In Memoriam In loving memory of Sarah Duncan Sherman Burbank, who departed this Hfo June 22, 1909. It Stands Them All On Their They Simply Can't Re- oict Itl Not One Can PoMlbly Egoipel At To FUti At Cutnlp It To Drug Store 114 Main St. North Matt.

Diplomas Presented to 194 At Grade School Exercises Large Classes Graduated, From Five Public Schools Whose Students Present Enjoyable Program Before Large Audiences of Friends and Relatives--School Officials Stress Desirability of Higher Education in Remarks Made in Awarding Diplomas. CARPEOTEfiS WED YEARS AGO Charles Street Couple Honored on Anniversary Diplomas were presented to 194 pupils in the flve public grammat schools in this city at exercises held last evening before an audience of parents and friends that filled tue Drury high school auditorium, and featured by an excellent program of music iiud recitations presented by members of graduating classes. Striking the keynote of the desirability of advanced study, Superintendent Grover C. Bowman of the public schools, Herbert B. Clark, chairman of the school board and Principal E.

R. Caverly of the high school, urged upon the parents the importance of assisting their children to better educations that they may take their places among the leaders ot the future. The Grammar school orchestra furnished music for the occasion, the program opening with the processional march, "The -y Emblem" Which was followed the song, "Lift Thine Eyes," pupils of the eighth grades. Rev. James A.

Perry, pastor of the Methodist Episcopal church offered prayer after which recitations were given. Miss Dorothy Dennett of Mark Hopkins school recited "The Legend of Service;" by Henry Van Dyke; Edward McConnell of Archer school gave "The Thinker," by Berton Braley; Miss Lorraine Woodhead of Brayton school recited "Horatlus at the Bridge," by McCaulay; and Clinton Sweeney of Freeman, school gave Edward Markhain'n the Man of the People." The eighth grade pupils sang "Creole Love Song," by Edgar Smith in excellent harmony, after which the speaking program was continued by Miss Nathalie Gregory of Houghton school who recited "Stairways and Gardens," by Ella Wheeler Wilcox and Joseph Newman of Mark Hopkins school who gave "The New Citizen," by Theodore Roosevelt. Miss Sybil Brown of Freeman school gave "A Perfect Day" 'and the program was brought tp a close by the presentation ot the'diplomas by Messrs Bowman and Clark, which was followed by the recessional by- the orchestra. Every one of the recitations was given In a manner which showed careful study and attention to details by the youthful speakers and reflected the careful training they had been given by their teachers. Each was greeted by applause as he finished his recitation.

After diplomas had been presented, Mr. Clark, in behalf 1 of the school board extended the felicitations ot the body to pupils, parents, friends, teachers and principals of the grammar schools of the city on turning out such a large and well trained class as were gathered for the graduation exercises. In addressing the graduates he expressed the hope that Highly Respected Residents Receive Congratulations and Gifts at Party Held Here. (Continued on Page Seven) YOUNG GRADUATE DIES AT HOSPITAL Boy Whose Class Got Diplomas Last Night Passes Away Walter Howard Jones, 15 year old son of Mr. and Mrs.

Austin P. Jones of 55 Center street, and a member of this year's graduating class at Mark Hopkins school, died early this morning at the North Adams hospital following a short Illness. Born in Greenwich, N. he came to North Adams with his parents about a year ago, and had been a student at Mark Hopkins since the opening of classes last September, He was held in high esteem by teachers and schoolmates because of his excellent character and genial disposition, and news of his death will be a shock to all who knew him, especially his schoolmates who were awarded diplomas last evening at exercises In Drury high school auditorium while he was lying seriously ill at the hospital. Besides his parents, he leaves a small The funeral will be held tomorrow afternoon at 2.30 o'clock in the tuneral parlors of L.

A. Simmons on State street, Rev. Dr. D. H.

Clare, pastor of the First Baptist church, will officiate and burial will be In Southview cemetery. Mrs. Chaloux' Funeral Will be Held in Adams Funeral services for Mrs. Angelina Chaloux, wife ot Antoine of South Williamstown, whose death occurred at her home on Monday, will be held tomorrow morning at 10 o'clock in Notre Dame church, Adams. The body has been remo'ed to the home of a sister, Mrs.

Regina Bazinet, 32 Maple street, Adams, pending services tomorrow. Interment will be in the tamlly lot In Maple street cemetery. Lineman Survives Shock of 2400 Volts Although 2400 volta of electricity passed through him when his right arm came in contact with a live wire, while he was working on a pole in Great Barrlngton yesterday, Coleman Remington of that town, a lineman employed by the South Berkshire Power and Electric company, escaped with severe burns on the arm. The fact that he was strapped to the pole is be-lleved to have saved him from death. SlIDS AND bUD flR TH ADAMS WET WAS 1 UAUNDRY A.

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DECLARE GARAGE WOULD BE WELCOME Adjoining Property Owners Favor Petition of Peter Horn Several residents of Church street and Overlook terrace appeared before the municipal hoard of appeals Monday evening to support the petition of Peter Horn for a permit to enlarge his garage at 473 Church street to a capacity of 14 cars. Those who spoke for the petitioner represented that they now have no place In which to store their cars and that the garage Mr. Horn proposes to build, but which is banned by the zoning ordinance would be welcome rather than objectionable to the majority of property owners in the neighborhood. There were no objectors. The board took the matter under advisement at the conclusion of the bearing along with three ot the four other petitions upon which hearings were scheduled.

Emilio Qi- orgi, who sought a permit to build closer to the property line at 22 Walnut street than the law allows failed to appear or to be represented at the hearing and it was indicated as a result that his petition would be automatically disallowed. John Pratt, who seeks a permit to build closer to the property line than the law allows at 34 Witt avenue, John H. Reilly, who seeks a permit to build a piazza on his house at 238 Bast Main street, and Guiseppe Ful- ginittl, who spska a similar permit for the building at 70 West Main street were present to support -their petitions and their arguments were taken under advisement by the board, no objection having been, entered in any case. The decisions In these and the Horn case will be announced later. Mr: Horn had previously submitted a similar petition which was disallowed, but he re- petitioned with the endorsement ol the residents of his neighborhood on the general grounds that the necessity of that part of the city requires the Issuing of a permit.

Exchange of tickets for "The Divorce Question" starts June 24th, 9 a. Meadow- Brook DANCING TONIGHT and EVERY EVENING CABARET NIGHTS FRIDAY featuring DORIS REED SATURDAY EDDIE METHOT'S ORCHESTRA COLONIAL P1TTSFIELD 2.10--Now Sat. COLONIAL PLAYERS in "THE CRADLE SNATCHERS" A Farcical Coimdr Riot Phone 1780 For PARTY IS HELD The 40th wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. W.

J. Carpenter was fittingly observed last evening with a party held In their honor at the home of their son and daughter-in-law, and Mrs. W. Carpenter ot 60 North street. Congratulations were extended to the couple by relatives and friends and during the evening a bridge lamp was presented to them by their children.

Mr. and Mrs. Carpenter were married In Cornwall, Ontario, 40 years ago yesterday and came here about 20 years ago to make their home. They have a wide circle of friends here among whom they are held In high osteem. They have five children, K.

W. Carpenter, at whose home the anniversary party took place last evening, Mrs. W. J. Anderson and Mrs.

George Phillips of Williamstown who were present, John E. Carpenter ot Ontario and Mrs. Herbert Johnson of California. Ysstsrday was Mr. Carpenter's birthday as well as his wedding anniversary.

Funeral Service Held For Frank J. Haskins Funeral services for Frank J. Haskins, who died early Sunday morning at the home of his son, Clifford C. Haskina of 41 Highland avenue, were held this afternoon at 2.30 In the Untversallst church. Rev.

James A. Perry, pastor ot the Methodist church of which Mr. Haskins had long been a member, officiated before a large gathering of relatives and ot the deceased. The floral tributes were many and beautiful. Interment followed in the family plot In Southview cemetery.

Obituary George A. Mulany George A. Mulany, 65 years of age, a former well known and highly respected resident ot this city, died yesterday afternoon in his home in following a long period of ill health. Mr. Mijlany, who tor many years had been an employe of the Staeger store In Holyoke, left this city about 20 years ago and though be resided in Holyoke since that time he always regarded himself as closely bound to North Adams and made frequent visits here.

He leaves his wife In Holyoke, one brother, John Mulany of Agawam and several nieces and nephews here. His Body Is to be brought here on the 9.30 a. m. train Thursday for burial In the family lot in Hillside cemetery. BANQUET-REUNION OF DRURY H.

S. 1926 Spend Evening in School School With Supper and Dance Seventy five members and guests of the' class which was graduated In 1926 from Drury high achool gathered In the school last evening to enjoy a reunion banquet. In the absence ot the class president, An drew Henderson, Francis Dempsey, class secretary, presided and called for informal talks from Dr. H. H.

Oadsby, principal Miss Mary Raldy and Alfred Stowe 6f the faculty, Miss Betty Cochrane, a member of the clasS who has Just returned after a several months' visit In England and Scotland, Cyril Boa chard, another member who Is now employed In New York ctty'and Horton Schell, who was former editor of the Drury Academe-and of t'he 1926 class book. Many ot the students had seen but little of one another si-nee graduation last year and an 'opportunity for renewing old acquaintances was provided after the banquet when everyone gathered in the gymnasium lot dancing. Former Mayor's Son To Wed Next Monday (Special to tne Transcript) New York, June 22--Henry Kirk Greer, 27, a lawyer, formerly ol North Adams, now ot 30; West 13th street, New York, anc Miss Louise G. Roberts, 27, of 755 Park avenue, New York, obtained marriage license at the municipa building here today. They stated that they would be married June Z'i in the Little Church Around thf Mr.

Greer, who is the son ot tor mer Mayor William K. Greer, wai born In North Adams. The bride elect was born in England and -is the daughter of John P. and Mary Louise Roberts. Local Bride-to-be Is Guest at Shower A miscellaneous shower was given in honor of Hiss Ethel Keating 48 Taft street by 50 of her friends and relatives last evening.

During the evening a delightful muslca program was given with instrumen tal and vocal selections by Mrs. A Richards, Mrs. M. Shepard, Miss LaPlne, Mrs. H.

Blair, Mrs. J. Den no and Mrs. F. Blair.

Miss Keating was the recipient of a number of gifts of linen, china and silvurware She is to benmarrled on July 2 to Alfred Lemofne, Jr. Personal Paragraphs Durant Richmond, son of W. W. Richmond who has been visiting here during the past two weeks, left today for New York and will later go to Philadelphia, where he will visit at the home ot Mr. and Mrs Edward Davis, summer residents of Stamford, and relatives of Mr.

Richmond. Upon leaving Philadelphia, he will return to Dupont, where he has been living-for several years past. Mr. Richmond is connected with the Dupont de Nemours chemical laboratories In that city. A.

Jaffe Is In New York city on a business trip. MORRIS PLAN We Are Doing Business North Adams Adams Williamstqwn and Nearby Places Why not come in and talk over your needs with us? If you meet our reasonable conditions we shall be glad to loan you money. Berkshire Morris Plan Co. OF NORTH ADAMS K. M1LLARD, Manager and Awiitant Treaww Intfuitrial 18 Bank St.

L. 1M OffhM Houra to 4-- to 1--7 to 30 P. M. HOSTS AT DINNER Entertain Members From Turners Falls With Banquet at Sweetheart Inn at Shelburne Falls. As the result of a recent attendance contest between the Rotary club of this city and that of Turners Falls, In which the local club was defeated, North Adams Rotarians entertained the'Turners Falls'club at a dinner at the-Sweetheart Inn In Shelburne Falls last evening.

About 80. members were in attendance from both organizations and a thoroughly enjoyable evening was spent. Presl- nt A. J. Buffum ot North Adams and President Edward of Turners Falls presided, songs and stories were furnished by Jack Mer- rltt and by Billy Blair, boy dance artist ot this city, who exhibited a number of his specialty dance numbers.

The Turners Falls club fur- a double quartet composed of Us members. Exchange of tickets tor "The Divorce Question" starts June 24th, 9 a. LADY ARGYLE LODGE HOLDS ANNIVERSARY Banquet Senred to Members in Richmond Hotel The 10th anniversary ol Lady Argyle lodge, Daughters ot Scotia, was celebrated by about 05 members of the lodge, with a banquet served In the Hotel Richmond last evening. The dining tables were lovely with floral centerpieces ot daisies and ferns and appropriate favors were found at the plate of each guest. Mrs.

Jessie Bairs, chiet daughter, presided and called lor toasts from Fyfe, Mrs. Catherine Bernard, Mrs. Janet Tuller and Mrs. Agnes Putnam and for vocal selections from Mrs. Bessie Splttler and Mrs.

Putnam. Co'mmunity singl' was also enjbyed and the climax of the evening was reached with the calling ot the roll by Mrs. Mary Kirkland. Mrs. Jennie Deans was in charge of arrangements for the banquet, assisted by a capable committee.

Local Intelligence --The Women of Mooaeheart Legion will meet tomorrow evening for elass Initiation. All are asked to dress in white. Vacation Luggage Good looking, well chosen luggage is a delightful trav- elling companion; a battered assortment of boxes and bags is a nuisance as well as an eyesore. Let us help you select lug- lage that will effectively carry your' possessions, be your pride before strangers and not too severely tax your purse. C.

H. Cutting Co. Since 1870 nrait Ana TAHCE ATOP THE MOUSTAIJVH OPENS SATURDAY, JUNE 25th AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA ORDER 0ISIGN MIT "Old Man Winter up on a fellow like the in a play. He laughs with glee every time he an bin." Prncty Cal ENSIGN SMITH MHOLDENST. TEL.

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