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Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1919-02-28
GIRLS CLUB HAS BUSY MONTH
AHEAD

March promises to be busy month
in the Putnam Girls club. During
Lent. the classes will prove great
attraction, and a large attendance 10
expected at each. Last night the GYM
nasium class met for the first time
with Principal Howard. The girls
took a caiesthenic drill, some dumb
bell exercises, and played many anus
ing games on the gymnasium floor
The class is likely to prove a greae
favorite from, the ramarks of thoaa
who took part last night.
Also during the month there win
be several social events Of great n
terest. Next Monday night the BUSH
ness meeting will be followed by .
social, and special committee win
arrange for a social on st. Patrick'B
eve. On Saturday the 18th the pc
pills of the Howe-Marot school -
Thompson will come to the club and
give a program Of miscellaneous NUM-
bers for the enjoyment Of the giriA
II you are not a member, join nsze
Monday night
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1919-02-28
ST.IMARY'S CHURCH IS
SCENE OF FOUR WEDDINGS
PROMINENT NORTH END YOUNG LADIES MARRIED THE
FIRST OF THE WEEK
Many Guests Attend Church and Receptions

Worcester, and tomorrow, Saturday,
they will return to Putnam. Mrs.
Trahan will remain at the home of
her parents. Her husband is expect
ing to be mustered out of the service
most any time. He will return to
Camp Devens Wednesday.
Both young people have lived near
ly all of their lives in Putnam and
both are we'll known here They at
tended st. Mary's parochial school,
Private Trahan was employed at
joys livery stable and his wife has
been employed at the Manhasset mill.
In keeping with the military we'd
ding the Marion home was decorated
in red, mite and blue for the recep-
ton. The couple received congratu-
lations and hearty wishes of host of
friends
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1919-02-28

North Grosvenor Dale. Special to
The Patriot. The number Of employ
ees now ON strike at the mill of the
Grosvenor-Dale Co, North Grosyen-
or-Dale, is the smallest since the first
walk-out two weeks or more ago.
The striking operatives tried a new
move last Monday which it is suppos-
ed they hoped would draw loyal work
ers TO their ranks, but in this they
must have been disappointed for If
that was their purpose it failed utter
". The employees who arc now out
formed in line and paraded two
abreast from one mill gate to the 9th
err around the large plant. When the
gates were closed the procession
wended its way through the village
and then proceeded to the lower vii
Iape. On the return a meeting was
held in Foresters' hall There were
but sixty in the parade and it is said
that some of these were not opera
tiyes. This is taken to indicate that
the feeling against the strike is para
mount among nearly all Of the en-
ployees.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1919-02-28
CHARGED WITH
SERIOUS CRIME
Willard Wells, so, of Ashford,
Found Probably Guilty
of Incest
Son, Aged 10, Charged With Assault
ing Mother

According to representatives of the
Connecticut Humane society a seri-
Gus situation has existed at the home
of Willard Wells, Ashford, and on
complaint Of the society's agent both
Wells, who is fifty years old, and his
son, Theron, aged - years, were
placed under arrest Friday afternoon
by Deputy Sheriff John Fits of
Hampton The father was charged
with incest and the son with making
an assault on his mother.
As there was no justice in Ashford
qualified to sit on the cases, Judge
Foss Of the Wnlimantic city court act
ed as justice when the father and son
were arraigned Friday afternoon. It
torney Samuel B. Harvey of Will
mantle represented the humane so
ciety.
The alleged victim of Wells senior
was his daughter He pleaded not
guilty to the charge of assault upon
her and asked for a continuance that
he might secure counsel. The case
was adjourned to Wednesday and in
default of bonds of $4,000 he was
taken to Jail
Wells refined Attorney Charles L.
Torrey of Putnam to defend him and
at the trial Wednesday no evidence
was offered by the defendant and he
was bound over to the next term Of
the superior court after the states
evidence was put in. Bonds of 900
were ordered and furnished by Oscar
Baker and Albert Gardiner of Ash
ford.
When the son was arraigned last
Friday charged with an assault on
his mother in the month of January,
he pleaded guilty. 1t was alleged that
the boy assaulted the sister whom it
was alleged the father had assaulted
and that when the mother interfered
he turned on her. Theron was SEN
fenced to the Connecticut School for
Boys, and Saturday he was taken to
that institution by Deputy Sheriff
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1919-02-28

the electrical department, where .
student is seen charging battery;
also the textile department. The Pr
triot carried an exclusive story SOM
months ago of the shooting up" Il
the Putnam State Trade school. n
told all about the picture that was -
be made and now the time has ar
rived to tell of the finished produe1
as it is to be shown in Putnam naxA
week
The picture will be shown at -
regular performances at the diRerenn1
theatres. II only takes 20 minutes -
show it. as it was designed 80 tha1
the audience would not become tiss1
watching repetitions. The pictu1o
will be shown next week in the fe1--
lowing places:
Monday and Tuesday, Bradley H.
atre. Putnam.
Wednesday,, Empire theatre, PuA
nam.
Columbia hall, Dayville, Thursday,
March 6.
Friday, club ROOMS in Attawaugan
Saturday, Union hall, North Groar
venor-Dale.
Wauregan, Saturday, March 9.
Sunday. Goodyear club roonnsI
Goodyear.
Monday, March IL in Danielson
i
The State Trade School
~
The state offers every opportunity
for boys and girls to acquire elias
Continued on Page Three)
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1919-02-28
POMONA GRANGE
MET IN PUTNAM
Al Day Meeting Held In Odd
Fellows Hall With Dinner
In Red Mems Hall
Charles M. Gardner, High Priest of
Demeter, Special Guest

1t was a stormy day Saturday and
probably the attendance at the meet
ing Of Pomona Grange in Odd Eel
lows hail was a bit smaller than
would have been had the sun shone
bright. However, grangers are not
afraid of bad weather and only those
who had to come over bad roads or
long distances remained at home. In
side the hall weather conditions were
never once thought Of The atmos-
phere was bright and CHEEKY and the
patrons Of husbandry enjoyed meet
ing, swapping stories, talking bust
ness and having a general good time
before the morning session opened at
1918 in the 9Th degree. The usual
business was taken care of and there
was united singing of songs used at
the state grange convention, and all
Joined in heartily. The singing was
led by Past Master Charles A. Wheel
err, assisted by Mary Ross Munyan,
violinist, and Helen c. Witter, pianist
Then followed the address by the
High Priest of Demeter, Charles NJ
Gardner of Springfield, who spoke on
Communication of the A. W." Mr.
Gardner was listened to with close
attention. He held the audience
throughout and when speaking of the
address afterward the highest terms
of praise and commentator were
used. Mrs. w. ]. Bartlett, master of
Putnam Grange, tried to get a copy
of the address for publication in The
Patriot, but Mr.. Gardner wrote in re-
ply to the request that he never pre- !
pared his addresses and had no manu-
script. Those who heard him were
fortunate.
At 12.45 an excellent dinner was
served by members of Putnam grange
for which later vote of thanks was
given. w. j. Bartlett was also given
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1919-02-28
Ernest M. Arnold

Ernest Murray Arnold was the eld-
est son of Levi b. Arnold. He was
born in Coventry, r. l., January %,
1857, and was educated in the
Friends school, He subsequently en-
gagged in educational work, and was
employed in mechanical establish
ments at Worcester and other places
until he reached the age of 35 years.
He then became accountant for the
Grosvenor-D Company, with whom
he remained until 1901, when he re-
moved to Putnam and started brok-
erage business in connection with
Douglas, Lacey & Co. New York. His
apparent success at the start was fol-
lowed by sensational failure nine
years later, as told above.
MIR. Arnold was a charter member
of Corner Stone lodge, A. F. 4 A. M.
of North Dale, of Putnam
Chapter and of Montgomery council
Danielson. He was republican but
never entered politics or sought OF
held public office. lie was member
Of the Methodist church and during
his affluence was active in its affairs,
being one of the stewards and assist
ant superintendent of the Sunday
school
Mr.. Arnold has made his home with
his mother and sister, Mary Eleanor,
who, with three brothers, Walter of
Warren, r. L., Louis of Phoenix, r l.,
and Clifford j. of Whitinsville, Mass,
survive. Mr.. Arnold was never mar
ried.
The funeral will be strictly private
and will be held from the home on
Grove street at 100 p. m. Sunday.
Burial at West Thompson.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1919-02-28
LAST ACT OF
COMPANY L
Foregoes Good Time to Present
Money and Material to
High School Cadets
Captain McGarry VIII Turn Over
Money and Property.-Principa
Snow Greatly Pleased

Members Of Company L, State
Guard, held a meeting Wednesday
evening for the purpose of making
final disposition Of the money on
hand and also Of material owned by
the company.
The members had been looking for
ward somewhat to a "blow-outo on
the money in the treasury, but when
it was suggested that the Putnam
High school cadets were in need of
uniforms and equipment. the mem
bers unanimously voted to give up
their good time and turn the money
and material over to the local military
organization. This act is to be com
mended.
Captain McGarry says that the
cadets will receive somewhere around
hundred dollars, which will help
materially in the purchase of uni
forms. Bugles, the stand Of colors,
and other equipment, will also be
turned over.
This was the final act of Company
L. and 1t was one that will receive the
commendation of all citizens and will
certainly be appreciated by the Put
nam High school cadets.
When Principal Snow was asked
about the gift Thursday morning he
said that he had just learned Of it.
ut is one Of the finest things that I
have ever had happen to me, and that
the school has ever had happen to it,"
said Principal Snow. 81 cannot say
enough. 1t means a whole lot to the
High school company and to the
school. feel that Captain McGarry
was instrumental in the generous act,
and l think he and his men deserve
the highest kind Of praise for their
generosity. 1. is a,aore the first out
side acts that denote interest by other
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1919-02-28
Trahan- Marion

st. Mary's church was well filled at
o'clock Monday morning by rela-
lives of Private Clifford Trahan, cook
at Camp Devens, well known Put
aan boy, and Miss Lydia Marion,
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Eugene
Marion, Smith street, to witness their
marriage. The nuptial ceremony
was performed by Rev. Adrian Dyke
man. who also celebrated the nuptial
high mass. A quartette composed of
Misses Leona Daigle, Louise Mahue
and Messrs. Joseph Rivard and Ar
nand Magnan sang.
The attendants were Eugene Mari
on. father of the bride, and Alderman
David Beausoleil, close friend of the
bridegroom. AS the bride is a mem
Der of the Children of Mary, four
young ladies from that society were
b attendance on her.
The bride was prettily gowned in q
grey silk dress trimmed with gold
braid and crepe de chine. She wore
a veil Of the Children of Mary and
carried large bouquet of white ros-
a. The bridegroom was dressed in
the uniform of the United States in
fantry.
Following the mass reception was
held at the Marion home on Smith
street with over fifty invited guests
present. There was also a reception
10 the couple Sunday evening and
they were given third reception at
Hartford Monday evening at the
home of Private Trahan's sister.
There was a generous display of pref
" and useful presents of cut glass,
silver, bedding and household arti-
eies.
Mr.. and Mrs. Trahan left during
the day for Hartford. They remain
ed in the Capitol city until Wednes-
day, when they went to Holyoke to
visit the brides uncle, Edward Den
cite. Friday morning they went to
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1919-02-28
ployees.

school work, and it is very encourag-
ing. I can not say enough in appreci-
alton, both for myself and for the
High school cadets. believe that in
two years from now Putnam High
school will have a company to be
proud of and again wish to say that
/ hope you will express our thanks for
the kind thoughtfulness and generos-
ity Of Captain McGarry, his officers
and men"
Principal Snow also stated that
Putnam Aerie Of Eagles had volun-
teered to let the high school have
their hall in Union block for an enter
tainment in the future on such night
as may be selected. This outside In
terest IN the school il indeed most en-
couraging to teachsrs and pupils, |"
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1919-02-28

Opportunity, Story For Your
Boy" Opportunity is the name of the
story unfolded on the screen that
Putnam people and others in this sec
ton will have an opportunity TO see
next week. II will evidence that "0p.
pc,tunity" is knocking at the door of
every young person in this state to-
day as never before. II is the state
that is knocking, and if the door is
opened and the opportunity embraced
the state asks nothing in return ex-
cept better citizen and a citizen bet
ter qualified to go out into the world
and make a living for himself and his
family. 1t affords an opportunity to
start in at point at which in years
gone by our forefathers struggled
through long apprenticeship to reach
and then were not as well qualified
theoretically and practically as the
boy who has completed his manual
training course in any of the chosen
departments of the Connecticut
Trade school.
But it is of the picture we are to
tell. And it is the picture that is to
tell to those who see it just what the
state trade schools are doing The
taking of the picture was conceived
by Mr. F. j. Trinder, state supervisor
of trade schools. He conceived the
idea and it was carried TO completion.
A real scenario was written and fol
lowed In every one of the trade
schools of the state some department
was photographed. In Bridgeport the
shipbuilding department, in another
place the machine shop, in Putnam
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1919-02-28
Observation-Disclosures

At 9 o'clock st. Mary's church was
again filled for another military we'd
ding, when Miss Eva Blanche Labos-
siere, daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Hen
came the bride of Private Edward
Berthiaume, son of Moses Berthiaume
of Dayville. 1t was very pretty
wedding, and was solmenized by
Rev. Charles F. Bedard, who also
sang the nuptial high mass. There
was special singing by quartette
composed of Misses Leona Daigle,
Louise Mahue and Messrs. Joseph ].
Rivard and Armand Magnan. The
fathers of the couple stood up with
them and two young ladies of the
Children of Mary, of which the bride
is popular member, also attended
her.
The bride looked pretty in a be-
coraing gown of white georgette
crepe with pearl trimmings. She
wore the veil of the Children of
Mary, also trimmed with pearls, and
carried handsome shower bouquet
of large white roses and ferns.
Following the mass a reception at
the home of the brides parents was
attended by nearly hundred guests.
Mr. and Mrs. Berhtiaume were show
cred with best wishes and many use
full and pretty gifts of sterling silver,
cut glass, cutlery, linen, etc, were
displayed Among the gifts was a
new model sewing machine presented
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1919-02-28
Big Estate and Expenditures

One attempt was made by Arnold
to get discharge from bankruptcy,
but it was unsuccessful. However,
he has kept his place of business open
and apparently has done some bust
ness, but how much or the nature of
it is not known by the public.
In the fall of Arnold. widows, or
phans, churches, ministers, and peo-
pie in all walks of life, in Putnam
and in towns and cities throughout
New England, suffered losses. To the
last Arnold maintained that if his
creditors had let him alone he would
have come out all right and he would
have made them rich.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1919-02-28
ARMY AND NAVY
CLUB FORMED
Putnam Has Temporary Or
ganization Representative
of Veterans
DR.. E. F. Perry Elected President of
World War Association

Putnam has an army and navy club.
1t is representative of the men who
wore the Uniform in the world war.
While only dozen attended the
meeting in Chamber of Commerce
rooms Wednesday night, the enthusi-
asm was excellent and an organiza-
ton was perfected that will keep the
veterans Of the war in touch with
each other until such a time as a per-
manent organization becomes either
state wide or country wide.
In this respect, therefore, Putnam
is not slow in organizing a represent
alive body and when the time comes
for a permanent society, this society
will be ready to come to the front and
show it is alive and full of pep.
Other cities have already started
such clubs or temporary societies and
as men return to Putnam it is expect
ed the organization will grow. There
were approximately three hundred
men from Putnam who wore the uni
form, and if, as a natural boundary is
established, Putnam will include the
Woodstocks, Thompson and Pomfret,
there is no reason why the organiza-
ton cannot have upwards Of thou
sand members.
Getting down to a business prop |
osition Wednesday night the veterans
present voted to temporarily organ
ize and will call themselves the Ar
my and Navy club. DR.. Edward F.
Perry, prime mover Of the idea, was
unanimously elected president. 9th
err officers are:
Vice president, Helika Anger; Sec
rotary and treasurer, H. s. Corbin
executive committee, Joseph Kelly,
Mechanicsville, DIR. w. A. Saretzki
and Archibald Macdonald, Jr.
DR.. Perry spoke Of the need for an
of this kind, and q dis
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1919-02-28
WHAT IS NEXT
MONDAY NIGHT ?
The Firemen's Annual Concert
and Ball, Where Every
body Goes
The Last Time to Shake Your Foot
Before Lent Comes

Chief Alphonse Boursier says: 'By
gosh, yes. The boys are going to have
a big one, you betcher." He was talk
ing about the 18th annual concert
and ball that every one who can go
has set down in their engagement
book for next Monday night, for that
is the time set for the big social event.
The last Monday before Lent. The
day before Shrove Tuesday and two
days before Ash Wednesday. Really
and truly, if you are to observe Lent
properly, this is the last time to shake
a foot before the Lenten season be-
gins. Forty days before you can
dance the jazz pieces to pieces.
Next Monday night old Union hall
will be disguised into a real ball room
Uniformed firemen will meet you at
she door and give you glad hand of
welcome. Fay's orchestra of Provi-
<ence, one of the best musical organ
nations in New England, will enter
tain you for an hour, and then the
dancing will begin after the grand
march Is over.
For eighteen years the fremen's
ball has drawn crowd because ev-
eryone that attends has a good time
Tickets are now selling. If you do
not get one in advance you can pur-
chase at the box Office Monday night.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1919-02-28

Four of Putnam's young ladies
prominent in the north end of the
city and well known there were mar
ried the first of the week at St.
Nary's church. Many people gather
cd to witness the ceremonies and
many attended the receptions follow
ng. Each bride displayed a generous
number of pretty and useful presents.
The weddings and the order in which
they occurred were as follows:
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1919-02-28
FIR. VAN DEN MORT WELL

The Patriot is in receipt Of the fol-
lowing short communication from
Rev. John Van den Mort, Dongen,
Holland, former pastor of st. Mary's
church Although The Patriot and
lts readers would have liked to hear
moro at length from the venerable
pastor, the following denotes that he
b apparently in good health:
Putnam Patriot, Putnam, Conn. /:
I have regularly received The Patriot
10 my address, J. Van den Mort,
In p 1o1Q1
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1919-02-28
NUMBER OF STRIKER S IS DECREASING
Parade of Sixty Operatives Had No Effect On Loyal Work.
ers-Strikers March Through North GrosvenorDaie
and Grosvenor-Dale

About fifteen employees who were
out have returned to their Jobs tho
past week and more are expected to
return next Monday While the par
ade was orderly and caused no excite
ment, il failed Of any benefit to tho
marehers and from outside appear
ances the strike is wearing itself out
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1919-02-28
RED CROSS CONFERENCE POSI-
PONED

DIR. r. A. Libby. head Of the Pu1-
nam Chapter Of Red Cross. received :
telegram this Friday morning stating
that the conference 70 have besn ~
hers % Saturday, has been pese2ene
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1919-02-28
STATE TRADE SCHOOLS SEEN
In MOTION PICTURES
PUPILS AT WORK IN DIFFERENT EDUCATIONAL INSTKTU
TIONS IN THE STATE WILL BE SHOWN IN
LOCAL THEATRES

Putnam School Is Included In the Story of Opportunity
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1919-02-28

Continued on Page Two)
Norwich bulletin., 1919-10-09
LESS MEAT v AAcK AND KIDNEYS HURT
Take a glass of Salts to flush Kidneys # Bladder hothers you-Drirk
 lots of water.

Eating meat regularly eventually produces kidney trouble in some form or other, says a wellknown authority, because the uric acid in meat excites the kidneys. they become overworked; ; get sluggish; clog up and cause all sorts of distress, particularly back ache and misery in the kidney region; rheumatic twinges, severe headaches, acid stomach, constipation, torpid liver, s1eeplessness, bladder and urinary ir- ritation.
 The moment your back hurts or kid neys aren't, acting right, or if bladder bothers you, get about four ounces of lad Salts from any good pharmacy; take tablespoonful in a glass of wat CT before breakfast for a few days and your kidneys will then act fine. This famous salts is made from the acid of grapes and lemon juice, combined with lithia, and has been used for genera tions to flush clogged kidneys and sti- mulate them to normal activity; also to neutralize the the acids in the urine so 1t longer irritates, thus ending bladder disorders.
 lad Salts cannot injure anyone; makes a delightful effervescent 1ithia- water drink which millions of men and women take now and then to- keep the kidneys and urinary organs clean, thus avoiding serious kidney disease,
Norwich bulletin., 1919-10-09

ble oyer mountain. Detour by way of Rock Landing still in use.
 At the Portland Back road grading being done at the beginning and end of the work. Foundations for new arch and wing walls the Sage Brock Bridge extension now in place and same form work being done. No detour is needed as road is passable at all times. but soft in spots.
 Haddam- Kiilingworth road. trap rock surface practically completed. Culverts and drainage in place. The extension of this contract is ready for stalking out, no detour necessary. tra- vel being handled over the new road.
 Old Lyme Black Hall road. first con- tract completed and open. Work on one mile extension now started and grubbing being done. Road open throughout, no detour being neces- sary This is continuing the improve ment on towards Sound View The line of the road is being changed con siderably, and it is best for those de- siring to go to Hawks Nest, Sound View and points beyond on the Shore Road to continue straight on at Black Hall Station under railroad and