Norwich bulletin., 1915-05-19


Ex-Judge L. H Fuller is en- route to
Kentucky on a business trip and NAV
go farther west before his return to
Putnam.
In respect to s. H. Knox, vice pres
ldent OF the company, whose death is
noted, the Woodwork store was closed
for time Tuesday afternoon.
Henry c. Morris of South Framing
ham was visitor with Putnaf friends
Tuesday.
Invited to Norwich.
Putnam members of the K. of C.
have been invited to attend degree
work to be given in Norwich on the
30th.
Acting as caddies for members of
the Putnam Country club is a new
source OF revenue for Putnam young
sters. who now approve of golf.
Cabiria, one of the greatest of mo-
ton pictures, was the special attrac-
ton that Grew large audiences to the
Bradley theatre Tuesday, including
many pupils interested in the histori-
cal aspects of the story.
Resolutions on Death of Bank Official.
At a meeting of the trustees of the
Putnam Savings bank memorial reso-
buttons relative to the death of Frank
G. Letters, vice president of the in
stitution were adopted. Mr.. Letters
was connected with the bank from
July, 1852, when he was elected a
member of the corporation. He was
elected a trustee in 1908, vice president
in August. 1914; and the benefits of his
sound judgment and business expert
ence were always at the disposal of
his associates.
New Tennis Courts.
At the grounds of the Putnam
Country club force of men is en-
gagged in laying out and building the
tennis courts, which are to be con-
strueted just north of the home in a
pretty location. The golf links are
now in daily use and are proving an
attraction for many members.
Big Cut Nearly Completed.
After using tons of dynamite during
Grand Trunk railway extension
through Webster is nearly completed
This cut is about 800 yards in length
| and 40 feet deep. In the endless
blasting that has gone on dwellings
have been damaged and hundreds of
panes of glass in neighboring houses
broken. the losses made good by the
contractors. Difficulty in taking out
| the rock was encountered on account
| Of its peculiar formation and nature.
Weaving Cloth For Allied Armies.
1t was stated by a mill man who
was in this city Tuesday afternoon
that a number of mills in this section
OF the state are engaged IN turning
out goods that are destined for use of
the allied armies in Europe. The ma
terials include cloths for clothing,
blankets and tents. Practically none
of the orders are placed directly with
agents of the interested governments,
but through houses that are handling
the business.
Legislators Active For Towns Inter-
ests.
Mayor Archibald Macdonald and Jo-
seph Plessis have completed their sec
ond term as members of the legisla-
ture representing the town of Putnam.
Having become familiar with legis-
lative proceedings during their pre-
vious term of service, they have been
able during the present session to rank
with the experienced members of the
house and to exert the additional in
f1uenee on legislative matters that this
prestige made possible. AS house
chairman of the important committee
on roads, rivers and bridges, Mayor
Macdonald has been much in the pub
lie eye and has made a fine record
which may also be said Of Mr.. Pies
sis.