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The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-03-31
FRANCE OPPOSES RETURN

Paris, March 30-France is strongly opposed to return of former Em- peror Charles to the throne of Hun gary, it was declared in French off ciai circles tonight. France, together with the other allied powers, has made it clear to the Hungarian government that the allies will not tolerate any movement looking to a restoration of the Hapsburg dynasty,
 Official dispatches to the French foreign office from Budapest tonight said the only support the former mon arch had was that of one general and two deputies, all of whom had been arrested.
 French officials believe the attempt of the former emperor to have been fiasco and no action will be taken unless he demonstrates he has much greater support than is apparent now.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-03-31
TUSCA[OOSAN WINS
 IN W'OODMAN BOUT
 AT ANNISTON MEET
Judge Brandon Is Chosen Con- SUI Over Dr. EIkourie of Bir- mingham = Convention
 Is Lively Event

Anniston, March 9O.-(Special) )-Judge ". W. Brandon of Tuscaloosa was over ,whelmingly elected as head consul or Alabama woodmen of the World at noon Wednesday, when nearly all of the dele gates at the eighth biennial convention of the order held their election at the close of the morning session.
 Of little less interest was the election of James J. A. Box of this city to the post of head advisor in the Alabama or ganization, the local mans only oppo- nent being J. S. stone. Judge Brandon was opposed for the position of head con- sul by Dr. H. A. Elkourie of Birmmg ham, who has been active during the colt vention as the leader of the insurgents fighting the administration officials on the subject of the recent rate adJuse- ment
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1921-09-30
THE SEEDS OF REASON.

The evening schools and their practical value the
Eunty well known to demand particular
daton present However of their early
ginning is well to recall what they stand for in their
plshment. It's pretty hard thing for
girl having worked all day long the
grind of the MILL undertake evening of study and mental
training Yet this just what happens during the evening
school right here Putnam The propellng force
worker above the grind here the
key education gained aborousy and treomey but gained
nevertheless Here in the evening schools is the best field for
that much talked about Bust
training the wonderful English language the elementary
of learning and culture the evening schools offering
the worker There inscription the side of the
Public Library which that the education of the Com
monweah law-abidng peaeeoyng peoples An
educated does indulge revolution rapne and de-
structive dssension most important
pemens educating the is be found in the
schools begin throughout the and country Put
should have high of pride in these evening classes
which accomplishment the good rank with
the files of the day school.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1921-09-30
History Stories of
Connecticut
John Fitch and Hi. Steamboat


In l743 there was born in the town
81 Windsor a boy who became one OF
the greatest inventors in the world.
He was named John Fitch. He lived
on the east side of the Connecticut
River in the part OF Windsor which
IS now the town of South Windsor.
Here he had an opportunity TO watch
the sailing vessels that went up and
down the Connecticut If the wind
ceased to blow the vessels could not
move but must wait until the wind
came again. John Fitch began to
wonder II ships could not be built that
would sail when there was no wind.
He determined to try to build one that
should 20 by steam.
In 1855 he told his friends that he
had invented steam engine and ma
chinery that would propel boat This
must have seemed a hard story to
believe but after two years more Of
work and experimenting he had boat
ready TO exhibit 10 the public. His
boat WAS forty-tive feet long and is
greatest width was twelve feet Il
had SIX oars or paddles on each side
and there was small engine to drive
the machinery that worked these
paddles
The place selected for the trial Of
his boat was at Philadelphia on the
Delaware River. Il was the year 1887
and che great convention that assem-
hled Is frame the constitution Of the
United States was then in session
Nearly all the members of the eonven-
zion came down 70 the rivers bank 10
see the strange boat Il moved up
aud down the river and all who saw
il were enthusiastic in its praise. But
If was too slow q suit its inventor and
the next year he built a larger boat
sixty feet IN length. This boat had
is paddles placed at the stern Its
trial trip took place October /, i7SS,
when it steamed from Philadelphia TO
Burlington. a distance Of twenty
miles, going up stream against the
current, carrying thirty passengers,
and making the trip in three hours
and ten minutes.
At every town and village along the
route people greeted the boat with
cheers and waved their handkerehiefs
as il passed. 1t was great day in the
history Of navigation for John Fitch
had done what no one else had ever
done anywhere in the world He had
invented successful steamboat and
the whole history Of future
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1921-09-30
c. w. STONE, FORMERLY OF
PUTNAM, DIES IN WINSTED

Clarence Wheaton Stone, son of
Frederick and Annie Wheaton Stone,
died at the Litchiield County Hospital
in Winsted last week Friday evening,
of heart failure, after about six weeks
illness of acute rheumatism.
He was born in Putnam Nov IS,
1900, and he attended the Israel Put
nam school until the family moved TO
Winsted. After graduating from the
Gilbert High school, he entered the
employ of his father, who is manager
of the B. j. Harrison Son Co., where
he was employed up TO the time of his
last illness. Besides his parents he is
survived by two brothers, Edwin H.
and Warren +. Stone.
He was a member of the Second
congregational church of Winsted,
where the funeral services were held
Sunday afternoon at $50. The buri-
al was in Grove street cemetery, Put
nam, Monday afternoon, with services
at the chapel.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1921-09-30
HOLD ANNUAL INSPECTION
OF LOCAL CHAPTER. o. (. s

Worthy Grand Matron Hattie NJ
Sickle Of Hartford and seven of her
associate officers Of the order Of East
ern star of the State Of Connecticut.
made their annual inspection Of Jes-
samine Chapter. No. SIS, at the Ma
sonic Temple, Tuesday night. A de-
gree was worked on two candidates
and a banquet was served. A large
delegation attended from Moosup
Chapter. There were also members
from Danielson Chapter, Naeomas
Chapter. Webster. Oxford Chapter.
and others present.
Among the grand officers present
were Frederick Stiekles, p. c. p. of
Newington Junction; Mrs. Bertha [.
Gallup, G. T.. of Moosup; Mrs. Bella
Powell, G. c., of Hartford; Mrs. Mary
r. Tyler, G. C., Of South Glastonbury
Mrs. Lizzie Bowman Of Manchester:
David Seamon. G. S. Of Poquonock.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1921-09-30

larger engine. and during the summer
of 1890 carried passengers regularly
between Philadelphia and Burlington.
No Sailing boat upon the river could
go as fast as his new steamboat and
after a race in which the steamboat
passed every other vessel Fitch ex-
claimed we reign Lord High Admiral
of the Delaware"
The next year Congress granted
him a patent for his new and impor-
tant invention. A few months later
he went To France intending to build
another boat to show to the people Of
Europe. A great revolution had broken
out in France and Fitch could ge, no
aid to build his boat He left the
country. visited England. and return
ed to Windsor. He built one more
boat which he tried at New York City
Then he moved to Kentucky. where
he continued TO make experiments
with small model boat until his
death in 1898.
He died poor but he gave TO the
world an invention which has added
vastly to the wealth Of others. A
short time before his death he wrote
to friend This will be the mode
of crossing the Atlantic in time
whether ! shall bring it 10 perfection
or not; steamboats, will be preferred
TO all other couveyances and they viii
be particularly useful in the naviga-
ton Of the Ohio and the Mississippi.
The day will come when some more
potent man viii get fame and riches
from my invention.
Il is said that Robert Fulton had
studied the plans Of one % John
Fiteh's boats about 1892 and he was
the man who improved upon these
plans until lu 1907 his boat, the Cler-
mont, Went OPP the Hudson from New
York 20 Albany in thirty-two hours.
Steamboat, were soon IN use on the
Ohio and the Mississippi. In 1919
the steamship Savannah crossed the
Atlantic John Fitch's prophecy had
como true and steamboats, We're s1on
sailing on every ocean, lake, and
river where ships can 90.
Connecticut numbers John Fitch
among the sons whom she loves TO
honor. In the capitol building at
Hartford the state has erected a
hronEe tablet TO his memory, and in
South Windsor the Admiral Bunee
section Of the Navy League Of the
United States has placed marker TO
tell the world where he was born.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1921-09-30
MR.. MERRILL.

Mr. Merrill when questioned regarding the hattenq call
for his services which has been made by the Od South
Church of Boston, quite rightly deferred statement until
he had the members of his paorae and had discussed the
matter with them Yet prominent members of his parish
stated If would to be improbable that Mr. Merrill should
refuse high call TO service this opportunity affords him
Should Mr. Merrill make Of his early depart
his going would be the of the through
the community During the brief he has served
this pastorate he has taken militant and splendid place the
activities of the city In his church he has organized
gegaon to finer accomplishment and in the city he has taken
his share of the ey interests Boston and the old South
the of his departure will and Putnam whoever may
he his successor. will feel a distinct of loss.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1921-09-30
LEAVE US THE KINGS!

Ii weren't that Stiffness Clogs the way
legislation bill in Congress pre-
any person mpersonang king queen would be
the kind of that the eafknned members of
Congress need of hearing from time to time The
petraor particular bill appears the Gentle
Oklahoma who only be pardoned by the poss
bity that eyes kings queens built in the
the Hohenzoern But the bill won't pass and
mustn't though Congress. of complete aber
ration should happen take such ridiculous action What
would the stage without King King Richards Ill
all the Shakesperean kings fact not to mention lot of 9TH
ers Comic opera without kings and queens would die
assassination grand opera would expire Of paralysis
the pageants what would be carnival with
out the King the Revels?
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1921-09-30

5. Goodhue, Whose architectural ge-
MUS has designed most Of the import
ant church and cathedral structures
Of the last fifteen years. Moreover.
II for no other reason, Pomfret would
have fame as the birthplace Of Louise
Chandler Moulton, the poetess whose
sonnets won the praise Of Browning
and Tennyson, and Pomfret must be
known as the boyh0od home Of Whis-
tier.
But Pomfret Is still contributing to
the artistic side Of the worlds ledger,
for in this connection one might men,
ton that DIR. Joseph C. Hoppin is an
arehaeologist Of distinction and the
author Of several authoritative books
on the Greek Vase; Mrs. T. Morris
Murray, whose summer home is in
Abingdon. is the translator Of Dante
IN difficult terra rima"; Miss Bea-
trice Stevens is d decorator and illus
traitor of national reputation and
highly commended accomplishment;
Miss Caroline Briggs. a frequent sum-
[ ttAHt Ht7t@RAf - tHAt AAN4AHA VI q pay
soon TO be produced; Miss Esther
Peck, whose studio crowns Prospect
Hill, Is winning praise as a designer
Of scenery and costumes al the inter-
estinR Neighborhood Theatre in New
York; Robert Hillyer is a poet whose
ability has already produced three vol
umes of widely discussed verse; Law
renee Perkins is the author of book
of war sketches that has sold out its
entire edition; Mr. Tarbell. whose re-
cent death removed highly honored
resident of the town, was scholar
whose career won for him the highest
encomiums of the academic world I;
Miss f. NJ. Bout is one of the editors
of the American Anthology Of
Verse" and Arthur B. Lapsley IS the
editor Of the letters Of Abraham Lin
coin
Swinging around to Thompson,
there is always the memory of Miss
Ellen Larned TO recall literary work
which was of great value 70 Windham
/ County in her history of Windham
towns and people and was literary
contribution Of high order to Ameri-
can historical documents. Then one
cannot forget in any mention Of
/ Thompson the influence and presence
Of two Of her residents, Mr. Ream and
Mr. Doane. both II whom played high
roles in the commercial development
Of the country IN the days when the
resources of the West were at their
+ greatest, when daring executive abil-
tity and genuine leadership produced
= race Of giants 8f an order that has
passed Both Of these men lived in
Thompson in their hours of reerea-
ton, and they loved the town and
beautitied it.
Again We plead that Ne have prob
ably omitted names and accomplish
ments Of high value and interest, but
we select these at random. not in any
particular recognition Of accomplish
ment. but as demonstrative Of the
country in which we live and what il
has 20 give. Just as we tried 20 illus.
trate last week that Putnam has given
to the outside world high talent and
splendid sons and daughters. 50 We
mention these names as people who
derive, or have derived. from ths
county much for their work They
have sought in Windham County a
more than temporary home.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1921-09-30
THE COW AND THE LAMP.

Next Friday October th has been aside BY Governor
Lake for Fire Prevention Day Connecticut but Massachu
sets they have selected October 10TH which happens be the
anniversary the Chicago fire of fifty years Legend
has il that kicking kerosene lamp started Chcagos
historic onagraon but they had had fire prevention days
those times all the damage and disaster might have been
ed The imagine, probably kicked the lamp
which fire inammatory material that should have
been cleaned Hence the fire and millions dollars of loss
Chimney cleaners will have their hands full Friday there
will be wealth of work done in cleaning rubbish and other
hazards that during the reess
Fire prevention said last week simply another inter-
probation adage "a In
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1921-09-30
ON "MUNIMENTS."

lot has been said about the literary style of President
Harding and writer has kened to the State War and
Navy Building in Washington But the President has the
laugh his critics Yesterday executive order for the
transfer from the State Department to the Library Of Congress
of the original documents of the Constitutions Of the United
States and the Declaration of Independence the President
ferred TO these documents munmens There followed
huryng and scurryng all the correspondents Sure
ly Mr. President had made But there
ments in the dictionary and exactly what Mr. Harding
intended mean-hstorca documents relics high
Even the President have quiet laugh sometimes
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1921-09-30

Last week in this column we told
something about Putnam men and wo-
men who have gone out into the world
and made good in the bigger fields
where the opportunity is larger and
the position possibly more influential,
though no more important in proper
ton than the corresponding work Of
the man who has stayed at home and
developed his life nearer 20 the native
heath. 4 day or two after this article
appeared a lady came into The Patriot
Office and told Us that she thought the
sequel to our tale was How the
World Comes to WindhaH County
and we have accepted her suggestion.
While We may not realize il, a
great deal Of the world does come to
Windham County, and great deal Of
inspiration, rest. quiet and beauty IS
contributed by Windham County Hills
to the many people who are engaged
in artistic. literary. business or other
activities Pomfret, Woodstock and
Thompson all possess their quota Of
summer residents, many Of them en-
gagged in work Of which We hear little
until it Is seen in the printed page or
noted in some nationally known re
view.
For instance. take Woodstock High
up on Woodstock Hill IN one of the
loveliest residences in the section,
lives and works Arthur S. Hardy, a
diplomat Of wide experience. who has
served as minister in Greece, Persia,
Spain and Switzerland But Mr. Har-
dy is even better known as an author
Novels that have ranked as best sell
ers" are to Mr. Hardys credit, to-
gether with constant stream Of con-
tributions to the current magazines,
all notable for their charm and their
purity Of style.
Woodstock also boasts another dip.
lomatic connection is Herbert W. Bow
en-. who IS an all-the year round resi-
dent at plain Hill" Mr. Bowen
served the diplomatic corps in many
capacities. notably IN Venezuela.
Nearby. in an exceptionally beautiful
old house. lives Hamilton Holt, one
of the most eminent publieists in
America, for many years editor Of
The Independent" and lecturer Of
wide popularity
Also Of Woodstock is Captain
Gardner Richardson, who has had an
enviable career in the work of relief
f in Europe ever since Mr. Hoover un-
dertook the salvation Of Belgium ia
1914. Captain Richardson Is even
now Mr. Hoovef's European repre-
sentative in organizing work for the
relief ef Russia Moreover, Mr. Rich
ardsons father. the late Rufus y
Richardson, was notable Windhan
County visitor before his death, foi
Mr.. Richardson was one of the coun-
trys most famous psychologists anC
was for ten years head of the Ameri
can School at Athens. Albert n
Lythgoe, a son-in-law Of Mr. Richard
son. is at present head of the Egyp
tian department Of the metropolitan
Museum Of Art, and is now on the ev,
of sailing once more TO undertake i'm
portant excavations high up the Nile
Going south from Woodstock on'
comes TO Pomfret. with wealth o.
association OF prominent people A
Pomfret son who has gone out an6
earned international fame is Bertran
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1921-09-30
I'm PROUD AND LOVING MEMORY

We are permitted forget the War Almost weekly
during past month"; the remains Of after another Wind
ham County fell France have brought
resting place the home threshold We their
coming going and vivid memory
the fall OF 1918 Three years agot least decade
the last struggle of that bloody fighting moving
the onward rush of October s. Quentin La Cate
let the Hindenburg Line the Argonne seehng fight
ing along the whole front and soldiers dropping
here through the springs and until
home again The world rush and
but who remember the red
most memorable autumn history. These they
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1921-09-30
NOTICE

Notice IS hereby given that the first
meeting of Munyan Cemetery of
East Putnam. Inc, will be held in the
Office of Torrey & Geissler. 156 Main
street. Putnam, Connecticut. on Fri
day evening. October 7th, 1921, at 8
o'clock, for the following purposes;
/. To adopt Bylaws and complete
the organization of the corporation.
, To elect officers for the ensu-
ing year, or until the first regular an
nual meeting.
3. To do any other business prop
er to be done at said meeting
Dated this 29th day Of September.
1921.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1921-09-30
FOR SALE

Large building. almost new, suita-
bic for house or shop. VIII let LOT
storage. Pine and chestnut lumber
for sale. House lot and four wooa
lots for sale. Address 20 BuLLoCh
STREET, Putnam, Conn. S5u
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1921-09-30
HENRY HoLBRooK FAtNTs
ON MAIN STREET

Henry Holbrook, son Of Sheriff Geo.
F. Holbrook, fell in a faint at about
10 o'clock Wednesday mornine in
front Of the Arcanum Club building
He was picked up and soon recovered
Mr. HoIbrook had been riding with
his brother-in-law on Mansfiela's da.
livery truck. He started to jump down.
but fell instead. Picking himself nm
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1921-09-30
FOR SALE

Carload Illinois horses and mules
1850 to 1909 pounds, four to seven
years old Also pair Of mules, IVY
pounds Cash or time payments. -
my farm in West Woodstoes- = =
COLCORD. Phone 22i-i2, putnam
8T-tf
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1921-09-30
FLOYD BOWEN.
IRA MUNYAN,
ASA NJ. ROSS.

A Majority Of the Ineorporators.
Note: Any person owning lot in
the Munyan Cemetery is invited to be
present at the meeting above referred
to.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1921-09-30
PIANO INSTRUCTION

After October LIST. 1921, VII 'AAs
pupils in Piano instruction u
dents homes. Letchetizsky me'-s~.'
r. SWAIN. Pomfrel -
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1921-09-30
THOSE WHO WORK in WINDHAM

sequs-There Are Those Who Come To Work jus. A
Send. Its Son. and Daughter. To Labor In the
WodO Outside
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1921-09-30
FOR SALE

A Franklin roadster in good run
ming condition. Will carry four pas
sengers. Very cheap. GEORGE H.
DANGLEMAN, Pomfret, Conn.
37-tf'
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1921-09-30

Ten thousand dollars worth Of ra-
dium lay on the Albany post road near
ossining. ~ a. 70 be picked up by
anybody who wished. following col
lision between the auto Of DR.. Amos
o. Squire. head physician Of Sing Sing
Prison. and another car. IL was later
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1921-09-30
TO LET

Three rooms for light house seeplA.'
Apply 260 MAIN STREET, falh..,'''
Conn. ~
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1921-09-30
FOR SALE

A very desirable building lot locat-
ed on Grove street. Inquire JOSEPH
PLESSIS, Central Block, Putnam.
3s-tf
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TO LET

Large. pleasant room in dne io s,
ton. with private family. sais aov
for one or two people. Apply Do~
X. Patriot office. o.
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TO LET

Three rooms for light housekeep-
ing; no children. Tel. ssl. Si-u
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FOR SALE

Baby carriage in good condition,
Can be seen at 1921 CHURCH ST.
1889
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WANTED

Two tons rowen or good clover hay
CYRUS BURKE, Woodstock, Conn
Tel. 261-23. 40
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1921-09-30
WANTED

Girl to do ehamberwork. VERNON
STILES iSN, Thompson, Conn. %
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WANTED
FOR SALE

One lot of machinery, 4 in wheel.
one Hamlin & Mason organ in fine
condition. f. P. ALLEN. Pomfret,
Conn. 80
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FOR SALE

One doubled barreled shot gun, No.
~ guage, been used one season. For
sale cheap. +. O. HOPKINS, 269
School street, Putnam. Tel. 6664
39-49'
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1921-09-30
WAN TED

Capable woman to do general
housework; no laundry; small family.
Call 1913, Putnam. Conn. SO
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