Putnam patriot., 1909-10-22
Disastrous Fire.

RsA AfS AAa A Ataf tifU ttdts lttff sum day morning. when serious fire oe- cufrod, whose worst feature was the complete destruction of the plants of four industries. three of which had been recently established in this city. The proprietors of two of them felt the blow keenly, having only recently re- moved their families here. The slip per mannfaetoTy and the Novelty Works Are 10 start right up, having hired a building. The machinery man. ufactory and the manufactory of han dles for fine tools, are both expected 10 continue their business here when they get their insurance affairs settled up. By uext week we shall be able to give detailediaeeount of thettire loss, insur- anees and the plans and purposes af the pTeprietofs of the two latter industries The following Is Inc report Of the fire.
 Tie Fisher shoe shop on School street, a three and half story frame structure, was gutted by fire early sandaY morning and damaged 10 the extent Of several thousands of dollars. Only the excellent work oi the fire de- pariment saved the building from total destruction. The blaze originated from some unknown cause, broke out in the first story. and was first ohserv- ed by the night men at work ia the railroad yard. An alarm was pulled ill about 3.80 q. m. from box 9, and by the time the firemen arrived the fire had worked its way through the roof. The flames were bursting through the windows on all floors. Five streams were played on the burning structure, but it was the worst fire that Putnam has seen since the destruction of the mill of the Pine Tree Worsted compa- ny, in May of last year, and it was after 6 o'clock before il was under con trol. The firemen made such q gallant fight that the impending total loss of the building was averted. Mansfield Hose company made the record of hav- ing every member al the fire and on duty, which is exceptional in volun- teer departments.
 The factory was occupied by Cases slipper manufactory and by Dorsey X Bone, wood turner's, firm that recent. ly came to Putnam. The amount of the loss had not been definitely deter mined Sunday, but il is mostly cover ed by insurance.
 Mrs. C. M Green has returned to Putnam after weeks visit in Maine.
 -E. E Raymond has resigned as chef at the Putnam Inn.
 Peter F.. Belair is having his an- nual vacation. He is visiting in Wor- cester, Woonsoeket and other places.
 The additional rooms that are be- ing fixed up for Putnam Lodge of E.iks will be ready for occupancy about the first of November.
 Rev. John Walker arrived home on Friday from his trip through Eu- rope. Fred Morrell, who accompanied him, rem aimed to visit relatives in En- gland.
 School street has received top dressing from the Israel Putnam school 10 Grove street, the dirt coming from the excav ation at the new Pelo- quin block, Elm street.
 The body of John Quinn, who died in Pawtucket, was brought to this city Thursday afternoon for burial in St. Mary's cemetery. A number Of relatives and friends accompanied the body.
 Fred Sharpe found pocket book S2l on the crosswaik near Bugbee corner, Saturday afternoon. He returned it to the owner, whom he located in Danielson by cards found in the book.
 A special city meeting was held Thursday with polls open in the com mon council chamber from 3 a. m. to 7 D. m. to see whether the voters would appropriate sl 300 for building a pipe line to carry drainage water from Grove, Ring, Pleasant, Fremont and Bradley streets into the Quine baug river. One hundred and eighty six votes were cast. The count showed l59 yes and 2T no. Plans for building the line will be prepared
 
 -At the annual meeting of the Ca nadian Athletic club, held Thursday evening, The following officers were elected for the ensuing year: President, AfmeHd Magnan: vice president, Frank II. Cordier; financial secretary, George Lewis; recording secretary, Peter Bonins treasurer, William Au. thier; auditing committee Henry Ben of, Joseph Rivafd. Manager Peter Bonin, Of the baseball team, which WAS the paguam team ef the kastefn Connecticut league, presented his re- port fer the season recently closed and showed 2 deficit of Ss5 for the season.
 The fall weather has been uunsu- ally denzhsfal this season. II has also been very advantageous for late crops, frosts having been very light, straw berries having been picked within a week by Mir. E. M. Arnold from his Farrows street garden. Tuesday, this week, Mrs. William Harris, living on Woodstock avenue, presented us with some stalks of raspberries, on which were berries in various stages of growth