Norwich bulletin., 1921-03-15
DANIEISON AND PUTNAM NEWS
PUTNAM

Inc adjourned annual town meeting
held at the municipal building Monday
afternoon fixed the tax rate for the pres
ent fiscal year at 10 mills. decrease OF /
one mill from the rate in efect during
the last year.
l. H. Fuller presided az moderator |
and Town Clerk David Flagg was clerk. |
In addition to these officers of the meet |
ing only eight other citizens were in at
tendance.
Putnam has hrebuE.. This seemed |
to be definitely settled in the minds Of |
men in official quarters Monday, after |
a further investigation of the circum-
stances surrounding the starting of a fire
at the Kinney lumber yard Saturday ev-
ening.
John Lapoint who lives near the yard
and was on his way over to theatre
to attend a picture show, saw a glow
Of name in one Of the shed at the Kinney
plant and, Immediately sensing the
emergency. ran back to his home snatch
ed kettle of hot water of the kitchen
stove and effectively used this in exiting
uishing the blaze, which was beginning
to gain Roadway As Lapoint worked to
put out the FIRE he heard someone
scrambling over a pile Of boards near
by. evidently making quick escape. He
called to the person, but received no re-
sponse. ~
This unknown person probably was tire
same one Chief C. D.. Arnold of the de-
| partment saw dashing out from near the
lumber yard and across Front street on
| to what is known as the Wheaton prop
] erty, as the chief was hurrying toN the
| fire. s,-s
No accurate description Of the man has
been obtained. 1t is probable that the
case may be called to the attention Of
| the state police department.
Kerosene soaked sticks were piled up
| by the frebug and then covered over
an attempt to start a disastrous fire at
the Kinney place. It is considered
strange that an attempt should have
been made to. start fire in such a CEN
trail section Of the city at such an early
hour in the evening, but this is just what
was done.
| 1t was suggested Monday that the man
who tried to set the FIRE Saturday night
is the same who may have started the
fire at the. garage of he Punam Moor
Mar one nigh u few weeks ago. Sa-
urday night also by the way.
A collie owned by Frank CyEnonetwi-
cyz. who is said to live in the Sawyer
! district. was shot and killed by Officer
| Laird after the animal had been struck
! and had its back broken by an automo-
I bile driven by Wilfred Martell. of the
town of Thompson. Mr.. Martell was
! oDerating his car slowly and, carefully In
Main street, near the Charles Richard
store. when the, dog was struck In at
tempting TO pick up the injured dog so
that he might take 1t TO the police sta
ton and report the affair. the animal bit
him. OFFICER Lizard came along and shot
the deg. Martel was given attenti-n by
i DR.. J.. J. Russell, for the dog bite.
IA
Wolfe has retired from active participa-
ton in the affairs of he Putnam. Motor
Mart. Inc. Mr.. Wolfe has been sue
ceeded as president OF the company by
his brother-in-law. Samuel Roso1. who
} has long been connected with the busi-
! ness. Arthur Pepin continues as vice
J president of the company and Harry Ro-
!. son as Observation-Disclosures
Mr.. Wolfe. who recently underwent a
) surgical operation at a Boston hospital.
r Isl retiring from active connection with
t the company under advice of his physi-
: clan. who is insisting that Mr.. FcJfe de-
crease his business interests. which are
1numerous and importrnt. He viii. how
: ever. retain a financial interest in the
: company which has been very successful.
!. this (Tuesday) morning arguments will
:, VS. Ryan. which was heard last week
Following the. arguments in this case
! the contested divorce of Graham VS. 6r7a-
: ham will be taken M. This case will b.
. tried before Judge James H.. Webh and
: a jury. 1t is the first contested divorce
. case that has actually come TO trial here
!. in several. years and is attracting more
than passing attention because Of the
fact tina the defendant is clergyman
and author.
\ Friends here learned with regret Of tn,
$ death at Norwich Of Mrs. Henry Lord. a
d former resident CT Putnam. where Mr.
k Lord was wire chief for the S. n. E. Tel
/. ephone company.
y Continued interest in their work is be.
e ing shown by the pupils who are attend
e ing the evening school. sessions Of which
o will end late In the coming month.
s Ernest Luster Of this city was driver Of
: "A Ford car that was in collision with a
4 brand new Ford sedan owned by Miss
Florence Baker Of Mocsup Sunday. neal
/, Central Village. The Baker car was ov-
: erturned.
e A special: Lenten service is to be held
: this Tuesday, evening at st. Mary.
church. =
' Mondays sprinE-like weather had the
: effect of stimulating trade in the stores
e of this city.
: A number of Putnam people were IN
! Boston on Monday to attend the automo-
d bile show. ~.
George A. Frank of Springfield. Mass.
was visitor with friends in Putnam
Monday.
q 1t was stated here Monday that there
a is possibility of the measures providing
: for, amendments to the charter of tn,
S city of Putnam being Withdra wn from the
n legislature. Such a course, 1t is claimed
s | would prevent the development Of prom
!. Used opposition.
All the textile towns in this. part o.
= the county have spent an unusual sum o.
s money during the past few months II