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Putnam patriot., 1921-07-08
JOINS BROTHERS IN
 PUTNAM WITH DIFFICULTY

Nick strombelis. brother of the owners and proprietors Of the Prog ress Confectionery store, arrived in Putnam last week Tuesday after con siderable difficulty in reaching here from his native land. Greece. His boat docked in New York on June 25.
 strombels, who is IS years old, could not obtain passport from Greece at first because all Greeks have to serve for one year in the army and young strombelis had not yet served his term. He was finally able to ob- tain the passport by having his broth CTS go bond for him. He arrived in this country just tn time to escape the provisions of the recent immigra- tion law.
 The Strombelis brothers hope to put Nick in school, but the future is not certain yet. One other younger brother arrived in America q short time ago from Greece after passing through the same difficulties as Nick. This boy has been attending school.
Putnam patriot., 1921-07-08

and an echo organ from the swell. There are to be sixteen stops. with modern eouplers. Super. oetaves and sub, and with the electric action will give variety. not even remotely ap- proached by the present organ. It IA estimated that the new organ will be at least four times as powerful AS the one now in use. IL k to be made by the Hall Organ Company. West Ha- ven
 The organ is to be installed ready for use on or before Dec. 2A. Pro vision has been made on the console for an echo organ. which at the cost of 1000 could some time be installed in the north tower at the rear of the church.
 The estimated cost of the renova- ton work, ten per cent being added for safety, exclusive of the organ, is $3.s00. but the committee announces memorial gifts amounting to S1i 900. These gifts are as follows: lD, the memorial window; (2l. new memor- al window in the chapel to replace one to be removed to the arch: l3). the choir stalls; (4D. the wrought iron rails: t5l. the lighting of the arch.
 The total value of the improve ments are thus more than Sil 900. with but S2,700 to be taken care of by the church As A whole The major portion of the expense is to be borne by memorial gifts. It is hoped that enough money will be obtained from the church members to put new lights in the auditorium and to redecorate the vestibule. Pledges will be sought to cover this expense on July 10, all though payment will not be due until October l5.
 The architect is W. D. Johnson of Hartford The committee in charge of the work is: Ray (. Bosworth. chairman; E. C. Morse, Silas Nj. Wheelock, c. Dwight Sharpe. Mrs. Chester F.. Child. Mrs. Frederick J. Daniels. and John C. Johnson. treas urer,
Putnam patriot., 1921-07-08
GOLF MATCH HELD
 AT COUNTRY CLUB
Putting Contest Postponed.- No Public Celebration of
 Independence Day
Only One Arrest and No Accident,
 Reported@City Quiet

The Fourth of July was observed at the Country Club by an informal golf match among the men in the morning. The class A prize winners were: First, F F Cunneen, 97-lS- 79. second. F.. (. Morse. s7-7-SO third L. S Bryce. l00-l9-sl. The class B prize winners were; Tied for first place. A. Gagne. i04-30-74. and 4. $. Macdonald. i07-33-74 third. Rev Boynton Merrill, l07-2s- 79
 Other class A scores were: C. 5. Dean. 90-s-s2: s. D. Fisher, lO4-2O -s4: J. A. P. Gagne. 99-15-S4; o. Milot, l09-f9-9O; Gray, 114-22- 92: Rankart, t13-20-93; E. John son. I0s-l5-93; J. F. Rich, ll2-ls -94; D. Johnson. 1i9-20-s9; J. A. Atwood, l2O-20-100
 Other class scores were: C. F.. Shaw. i04-24-sO; H. J. Smith, l06- 25-sl; C. Remillard, ll0-24-S6; J. J. Charron, l17-24-93; Ray C. Bos- worth. I3O-36-94. W T. Mullally, i22-27-95; Daniel Williams, l24-25 -99.
 Lunch was served cafeteria style for members after the match. The ladies putting contest, which was to have been held in the afternoon, was postponed because of the heat. Wis itors were present from Paseoag, K. L. and Webster. Mass.
Putnam patriot., 1921-07-08
KNOCKS MAN DOWN
Blowout Injures Face of Elmer Nun.
 roe Seven Stitches Required

Elmer Munroe. senior member of the firm of Munroe & Brown. School street. was knocked down and his face injured when a tire which he was blowing up last week exploded. Nun roe received d deep gash in his nose and lips. and seven stitches were re- quired to sew up his wounds. His face is now covered with strips of ad- hesive plaster.
 Munroe had just finished com menting on the possibilities of such an explosion to travelling man, standing nearby. when the accident occurred. He had said, T know of q man who was blowing up tire as l am blowing up this one. when the tire exploded and broke his nose - There was a loud report and Munree was on the ground
 He had put 90 pounds pressure in- to the tube when the blowout occur red. 4 piece of the machine which held the tire was embedded in the woodwork of the side of the building nearly half an inch. Had the iron hss Munroe, the result of the explosion might nave been even more serious.
Putnam patriot., 1921-07-08
MAN FOUND EXHAUSTED
Lying Near Railroad Tracks Outside
 of Southbridge

A man. who gave his name as Pioste Handa of Mechanicsville. and who said he was looking for his wife, who had deserted with the family money, was found near Southbridge Saturday night in an exhausted condition. He was first discovered by some children who were playing in the neighbor- hood and who notified the police. He was lying beside the tracks of the New York. New Haven and Hartford railroad
 The officer who was sent to the place helped the man to a nearby house. where he was given food and drink. which revived him considera- blv. He then left the house, but a short time later was taken III and was brought to the Southbridge station for treatment.
 According Co the story told by Handa. his wife had disappeared g month ago. taking with her all the money. What the amount was Hapda did not know Ever since he had been trying Go locate the woman. but with out success. At the time he was over come with exhaustion. he was walk ing. he said. from Mechanicsville to Palmer. Mass, where he has broth CT
 After hearing his story, the South bridge officials advanced money Co Handa and put him on the train for Palmer
Putnam patriot., 1921-07-08
CHILDREN FLOCK
 TO PLAYGROUND
Miss Carpenter, the Supervisor, Has Many Charges In
 Spite of the Heat
Superintendent Macdonald To Take
 Boys Swimming On Saturday

The Parent Teachers Association playground opened Tuesday on the grounds in back of the high school with l2O children present, in spite of the extreme heat. In the morning Miss Mary Carpenter. the supervisor had the boys over seven do military marching. play baseball and other games and listen tO stories. h the afternoon the program was repeated except that punch ball was played and there was some track work.
 The girls over seven played punch ball and other games, listened to stor- ies and did some folk dancing. The smaller children played in the sand and took part in singing games.
 Attendance since the first day has increased up until yesterday when there were but 100 children present. On Wednesday there were more than i3O present. On the first two days Miss Carpenter, who Is student at the Boston College of Physical Edu- cation. was assisted in her work by Miss Maud Carpenter, Miss Edith Child. Miss Mildred Fisher anu Allan Thayer
 On Saturday Superintendent of Schools Macdonald will hike with the boys up Co the pumping station where he will take them in swimming The permission of the parents will be nee essary before a boy will be allowed Go 20. A representative of the Swarth- more Chautauqua company yesterday told the children about the Junior Chautauqua Co be held this summer and also told them a story
 The sand boxes are now in place and the slide erected. Swings are now being constructed and posts for a volley ball court are soon to be in place. Work will continue through out the summer on every week day from 9 to II in the morning and from ? to } in the afternoon. Each day IS broken by, a recess period and on rainy days the grounds are to be closed
 Many mothers have expressed to Miss Carpenter tseir approval and satistact tion wita tas playground oae mother said she sent her seven ehil- dren to the grounds every day and was free from her previous care and responsibility so that she was better able Co do her work Other mothers with smaller families have testified to the same effect.
Putnam patriot., 1921-07-08

penter was attorney for Pellett. At torney J. J. Berry of Hartford ap- peared for the trolley company.
 President Storrs of the trolley com pany read a statement in which he said that the company did not care whether the trolley lines in this sec tion were operated or not. but that if they were operated it would be under the condition that the jitneys did not compete. Both mediums of trans portation cannot exist" said Presi- dent Storrs in the company's state ment. Either the competitive ser vice must be entirely eliminated or the trolley service discontinued. :" The decisions make 1t evident that 1t is the jitney service that must go and that the trolleys will resume regular ser vice
 Among those who appeared for the trolley company at the hearing were $. W Atwood of Wauregan, Judge l.. H. Fuller, as spokesman for the Put nam Chamber of Commerce; James McGreevey, assistant comptroller of the Connecticut Company; (. D. Sharpe and F.. C. Morse of Putnam II. H. Davenport of Pomfret Samuel l.. King of Moosup. Agent John Rear don of the Grosvenordale Company, an, Mayor A. w Marcy of Putnam.
 Those who appeared for the jitney companies were: W. K Pike of Dan ielson, Judge Oscar Atwood and Sen ator Charles D. Blake of Brooklyn. Denaise Boulais and Herbert (. Reach, past and present wardens of the borough of Danielson; Superin- tendent C. II Truesdell of the Alta waugan Company. Representative Walter F.. Frissell of Attawaugan, Chief of Police John Mcfarland of Danielson, Henry Oatley. superinten- dent at East Killingly; Charles 4. Thayer, French River Textile Com pany Joseph Dourville of North Gros- venordale 4 petition containing 2.- 900 signatures was presented for con. tinuance of the Danielson-Putnam line.
 Attorney !. F. Carpenter says there will be an appeal from the Pellett de cision, as the law provides for such action, if desired No statement as to appeal has been made by Attorney for the Bayer Brothers.
Putnam patriot., 1921-07-08
CHAUTAUQUA TO BE
 VERY BEST EVER
Dr. Conwell Coming Again To Give Acres of Diamonds"
 Lecture.-Other Features
Ladies Orchestra and Comedy To Be
 On Program

l. Is doubtful If the guarantors of the local Ghautauqua have ever look ed forward to a more profitable and pleasing week of the Chautauqua work in Putnam than they do this year with the prospect in view of the eN- cellent program which Is to be pre- sented July S0-August 9th by the Swarthmore The bright particular feature of this years program is once more Dr. Russell H Conwell in his famous lecture, Acres of Diamonds" !" Putnam has heard Dr. Conweil before but his famous lecture happens to be one of those orations which can be heard many times
 The musical side of the bill this year is especially rich in attractions and includes concerts by the Pitts burgh Ladies' Orchestra, the Golum- bia artists. and others The dramatic feature will be a full reproduction of William Golfers famous comedy hit, Nothing But the Truth The full program for the week Is as follows
Putnam patriot., 1921-07-08
Iitney Bus Seruice
 To Be Discontinued
PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION DECIDES THAT CoMPE. TETON FOR TROLLEY COMPANY MUST STOP
 NEW SCHEDULE EXPECTED SHORTLY
Companies Will Take Care of Transportation Where Cars
 Do Not Run

Applications of the jitney compan- les operating between Putnam and neighboring towns have been denied by the public utilities commission. The decisions of the commission mean that the trolley company has won in the jitney-trolley controversy. and that instead of jitney transportation service between Webster and Putnam and Putnam and Danielson, there will in the future be adequate trolley ser vice between these places. The de- eisioa on the Putnam-Danielson route was received in this city Saturday and the Webster-Putnam verdict arrived Wednesday.
 On the application of the Pellett company. which operates between this city and Danielson, the committee found. however, that public eonven- fence and necessity require the oper- alton of a jitney or jitneys between Brooklyn and Danielson and between DayTille and Attawaugan,' and con- sequently grants a certificate of oper- ation between these points. f the ap- plieant SO desires.
 h reply to the application of the Bayer Brothers. who own the Putnan- Webster line, the commission grant cd certificate of operation for the distance between North Grosvenor- dale and Webster. Permission Co run jituey line between North Grosven- ordale and Central Village. which in- cludes the distance over which trolley tracks are laid. wes not granted to either company, since the verdict war that competition with the trolley com pany should be stopped.
 The decisions are the outcome of the hearing held in Putnam May 26. Under a recent law jitney companies have to show the public utilities com mission that public necessity and con venience require that jitney line be operated over the route for which application Is made The certificate Is given by the commission only after written application, notice and hear ing in some town within which the proposed route goes.
 The hearing in this particular case was cond1Sted by Commissioners C. :. Elwell and R H. Higgins. Attorney Archibald Macdonald. Jr., appeared for Bayer Brothers, and J. r. Car
Putnam patriot., 1921-07-08

k given in this issue. A detailed de- seription of the improvements is as follows.
 Coming down the center of the church the attention will be first caught by beautiful memorial win dow of stained glass m the center of the arch The window is to be in three sections, the large central win dow balanced by two smaller win. dows Beneath the window will stand the communion table.
 The approach to the platforms will be made by four broad low steps in the center: these will give onto the pulpit platform, at the back of which two other low steps will rise to the choir platform The choir stalls will be on either side of the arch facing to the center and capable of seating thirty-six and yet arranged in such a manner that either a larger or Q smaller choir would not look out of place or proportion. A runner of appropriate color will reach from the main floor. up across the steps and platforms. terminating at the com munion table
 The rail will not be placed immedi- ately before the choir as at present. but will be at the edge of the front, or pulpit platform. This rail k to be of decorative. wrought iron lt will not reach entirely across the front; there will be. on the contrary, a nine-foot opening tn the center lt is Co be backed with velvet curtain and will screen the organist, who will be plae- ed in the right hand corner of the pull pit platform. from which place he can direct his entire choir upon occasion
 The arch will be lighted from over head. the light, dim or full, flooding down through a ground glass window.
 The entire auditorium will be new ly painted in buff color; the ceiling Is to be done in white, the pews are to be thoroughly washed and vanished.
 4 new and thoroughly modern or gan. to be purchased with the Chester F. Child fund of approximately ST.
Putnam patriot., 1921-07-08
Tuesday August 2

Morning. Junior Chautauqua.
 Afternoon Musical Entertainment Dunbar Male Quartet and Bell Ringers: Lecture. Your Boy y-=and His Vocation" Harry II. Balkin--ad- vocating the square peg in the square hole"
 Evening Musical Entertainment, Dunbar Male Quartet and Bell-Ring- CTS: Lecture. Acres of Diamonds, " Dr. Russell II. conwell the greatest American lecture by the Dean of American lecturers.
Putnam patriot., 1921-07-08
ASSAULTS WIFE
meehaniesville Man Becomes Jealous
 and Creates Disturbance

Intoxication, breach of the peace, the use Of abusive language and as- sault were the charges against John pianci of Mechanicsville, who was arraigned in the Mechanicsville po- lice court Wednesday morning. Pi- anci gave ns the reason for his con duet. anger at alleged amOrous rela- tions between his wife and boarder. Pisnei was arrested while assaulting his wife
 The ease wa- brought before Jus tice Ernest Tourtellotte by Constable John Kennedy, who arrested Pianci on Back street in the village Michael BeIlerose acted as grand juror.
 The accused was found guilty on all four counts and fined s5 on each, with total costs taxed at St9.s0 He was also sentenced to Brooklyn jail for 90 days on each count, but sen tence was suspended on the proviso that Pianci furnish bond of si50 to insure good behavior for the next six months He was able to do this and on payment of the fine was permitted to go.
Putnam patriot., 1921-07-08
Interior Improvements or
 Church Decided Upon
COST OF REMoDELING CoNGREGATloNALISTS' BUILD ING WILL TOTAL MORE THAN SIl.ooo.-ALL BUT
 S2, 700 OF THIS COVERED BY GIFTS
Work Will Probably Begin By First of AugustNo Services
 Until Renovations Are Completed

The improvements which are to be made on the interior of the Second congregational church have been de- initely decided upon. Although it is not known by the specially appointed committee when work will start. it Is hoped that changes will be begun by the first of August if not before. Dur ing the period of remodeling there will be no church services held. according to the decision of the church commit tee made at their meeting last week
 A sketch of the church as 1t will be when the changes have been made
Putnam patriot., 1921-07-08
RECEIVES BURNS
 FROM EXPLOSION
Nelson Lown Laid Up With Painful Wounds.-Condition
 Not Serious
Accident Occurs When Electric Light
 Bulb Breaks Over Vat

Nelson Lown Is at his home on Grove street suffering from severe burns on the face and upper part of the body received Tuesday afternoon when some chemicals exploded at the Sanborn Chemical works, School street. Lown, who is employed b. the chemical company, was working over a vat when an electric spark ignited the gases above the chemical mixture, causing the explosion.
 I.own was over a mixture of chem icals being prepared in still. the GOV CT of which had been removed. An electric bulb on an extension cord was hanging down into the vat so as to provide more light.
 I.own had one arm in the still and was leaning down when the light bulb was knocked so that it swung against the side of the container and was broken. The dangling wires crossed, causing spark which ignited the gases forming from the chemicals. At the explosion Lown drew back quick ly. but not before the hare-up had struck him in the face. inhicting pain ful burns His arms were also burn ed. especially the left one.
 Lown was taken to Dresser's store, where he received first aid, and had the burns dressed by Dr. F. A. Mor- reu. He was then taken to his home, where he is now under the care of a nurse. It is not known how serious the burns are. but although they cover a considerable part of the body they are not thought to be very deep.
Putnam patriot., 1921-07-08
JUDGE THOMPSON IMPROVED
Prominent Citizen of Pomfret Striek-
 en Suddenly Last Saturday

The condition of Judge Charles .. Thompson of Pomfret, who was sud denly stricken with serious illness last Saturday afternoon, was reported this morning as slightly improved. Judge Thompson is under the care ot ms daughter. Miss Elizabeth Thompson, a graduate nurse. who came from New York Sunday. The deepest con- cern for the judges condition has been felt throughout the county since the news of his sudden Illness became known. On Saturday he came to Putnam to transact business and was seemingly in his usual robust health About five o'clock that after noon he was suddenly stricken and has been very seriously II ever since.
Putnam patriot., 1921-07-08
WITH ASSAULT
 ON fo-YEAR-OLD GIRLS

Theophile Robitaille was brought before the Municipal court this morn- ing charged with criminal assault on two i0-year- girls. Robitaille pleaded not guilty. The alleged as sauIt was supposed to have been com mitted two months ago in the house of Robitaile The case vas bound over to the superior court.
 Attorney Arthur $. Macdonald ap- peared for the defendant and Officer William Jarvis acted as interpreter.
Putnam patriot., 1921-07-08
POLICE DOG BITES
 I4-YEAR-OLD GIRL

4 police dog belonging to Ernest Richards of Church street attacked and bit l4-year-old Geraldine Frost, daughter of Mir and Mrs. Andrew Frost, last Friday The Frost girl was on her way to the library and was passing through lane near the Richards home. when the dog. which had escaped from the cellar of the house where t had been confined with it's newly born puppies, sprang at her. The bite was on the ankle and the girl continued on her way to the library. When she reached home a doctor was called and the wound was treated. No serious effects have developed.
Putnam patriot., 1921-07-08

200. and Co be known as the Chester F. Child memorial organ. will be in stalled. The committee which had charge of the arrangements have com pleted their plans with the hearty ap- proval of Mrs. Child.
 The organ Is to be divided. with two manuals and pedals. electric action and detached console. The great and pedal organs will be on the right side of the arch, the swell organ on the left; the entire organ Is to be behind shutters that the effect of choir or gan may be obtained from the great.
Putnam patriot., 1921-07-08

4 party of about 20 enjoyed an outing by motoring to Bay Ridge near Sandy Point the Fourth. Among the party were Mr. and Mrs. R. E. Hi. Mechanics street; Mir. and Mrs. Will liam Richardson. Mir. and Mrs C. L. kies. Miss Evelyn Kies, Thompson; Mir. and Mrs. John C. Bates, Bridge street; Mr. Steele. Mr. and Mrs. Thos. Watson and family, Mir. Kennedy, South Manchester: F. H Richardson and Clarke Richardson of Centerville.
Putnam patriot., 1921-07-08
CHAMBER COMMERCE MEETING
To Be Held Monday Eyening.--Pi@ns
 For Enlargement of Activities

Plans for enlargement of activities of the Chamber of Commerce will be discussed at the regular monthly meeting Monday evening. Sugges- tions for making the monthly meet ings of greater interest will be con sidered and definite plans will be adopted.
 The membership campaign Is con tinuing to show encouraging results and the officers hope that with the evil dent increased interest and enlarged membership greater things may be accomplished.
Putnam patriot., 1921-07-08
Monday. August |

Morning. Juuior Ghautauqua.
 Afternoons Series Lectures. Ghau tauaua Superintendent: concert Shirley Leadhetter Company high grade. but not high brow
 Evening Concert. Shirley Lead= better Company. Lecture, Work, Wealth and Welfare" Leslie Willis Sprague featuring an open forum discussion.
Putnam patriot., 1921-07-08

Rev. j. (. stoddard of the Baptist church will speak Sunday morning on the ehurch'a motto. Whatsoever He saith unto you, do 1t" The evening topic will be What lifts me above myself" Miss Esther Rouse will rem der Handers Largo" on the violin for the oifertory solo at the morning service
Putnam patriot., 1921-07-08
Medn.sdaY. AuRust ,

Morning Junior Ghautauqua.
 Afternoon. Series Lecture. Ghau- tauqua Superintendent. Concert, Pittsburgh Ladies Orchestra -an un- ique organization.
 Evening: Light Opera. "The Bo- hemian GirP-hear your favorite songs-a feature program.
Putnam patriot., 1921-07-08
Ssturdsy. July 30

Afternoon Series Lecture. Ghau- tauaua Superintendent; Concert, Co lumbia Artists music you have heard on the photograph. by the real artists. Junior Ghautauaua.
 Evening: Concert. Columbia Art ists. Lecture. Your Community IL Revolution" Harry R Mckeen
Putnam patriot., 1921-07-08
Thursday, Angus, 1

Morning. Junior Chautauqua.
 Afternoon: Entertainment. The Pilgrim Entertainers; Lecture. World Building" Frank B. Pearson-su sug- gestive. constructive. inspirational.
 Evening: Gomedy-Drama. Moth ipg But the Truth"-The University Players-an irresistibly funny farce
Putnam patriot., 1921-07-08
Friday. August 5

Morning. Junior chautauqua.
 Afternoon. Junior Chautauqua Pageant. Junior Holiday" Just Fun. Joe Lorraine-a jolly entertainer
 Evening: Paul Fleming. the Ma gician-a full evening of magic.