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Putnam patriot., 1921-08-12
NORTH WOODSTOCK

Russell Morse has bought the Am
asa Haskell farm.
Miss Virginia Corttis spent several
days last week with Dudley friends.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Walberg are en-
tertaining relatives from Attleboro.
The North Woodstock Dramatic
Club will hold its annual picnic Aug.
% at Manehaug.
Mr. and Mrs. Fred Sandberg Of
Southbridge spent Sunday with John
T. Johnson and family.
A number from here attended de-
monstration of Guernsey cattle in
Hardwiek last Monday.
Miss Elizabeth Adams Of Uxbridee
mas been recent guest Of her cousin.
Mrs. Charles Hopkins.
Ruth Lyon of Southbridge is spend
ing the week with relatives in the
English Neighborhood.
Mrs. Margaret Whitney is entertain
ing Miss Hilda Miller and another
friend from Plantsville.
George o'Gonnor, who has moved
TO Putnam, has sold his village house
70 Henry Milligan of Danielson.
Miss Euniee Hubbard is spending
part of her vacation in Portland, Me.
4 friend from Suffield is with her.
Mr.. and Mrs. c. Allison Potter and
daughters spent the weekend with
Henry James Potter and family in
Windsor.
Mr.. and Mrs. Clement Small of
Southbridge We're guests of Mrs.
Clara NJ Rawson and daughter on
Sunday.
Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Weaver, son
Maxwell. and daughter Sarah, of Sa-
vannah, Ga, have been visiting
friends in this vicinity.
Miss Mary F. Potter entertained
Mr.. and Mrs. R. " Potter and their
houseguests at a picnic supper on
Haskell Hill Saturday evening.
Mrs. George Lyon entertained last
Sunday, Mr.. and Mrs. David Cowie of
Webster and their daughter. Mrs.
Freeman, and husband of Providence.
Mrs. Keeba of Amboy, Ill.,, grand
daughter Of the late Hosea Vinton,
was guest at c. W. Potter's recently
Mrs. kebba lived at Pond Factory
when a little child.
Putnam patriot., 1921-08-12
WE'D IN BAPTIST CHURCH
BY DANIELSON CLERGYMAN

With the Baptist, Congregational,
and Methodist clergymen out Of town
on their vacations, Otto G. Mauke Of
Dudley. Mass. and Miss Florence NJ.
Gireux Of Webster, imported Dan
ieIg0n minister to wed them in Put
nam, where they had obtained their
license. The service was performed
in the Baptist church and the oiiieist-
ing clergyman was Rev J. W Houck
Of Danieson.
Putnam patriot., 1921-08-12
WEST WOODSTOCK

An auction was held Wednesday Of
the Prentice Morse estate.
Miss Ellen NJ. Williams is entertain
ing Mr. and Mrs. F. j. Williamson and
Miss Eunice Williamson Of Hartford.
Mr. and Mrs. Howard NJ. Frost
pleasantly entertained a party Of rel
atives and friends last Saturday eve
ming.
Mr.. and Mrs. Mowry Ross are re-
ceiving congratulations on the arrival
August 3 Of little daughter at their
home in Camden, y. J.
Putnam patriot., 1921-08-12
THE GROSVENORDALES NEWS SECTION

Frank Richmond and Frank Tour
tellotte were at Rocky Point Sunday
Mrs. Pepin and her son, Mr.. Pepin,
and her daughter, Mrs. Jaques, all Of
Worcester visited Mrs. T. Desilet over
Monday.
After spending his four weeks va
cation in Waterbury Mr.. A. Frappier
returned TO his home in North Gro
svenordale.
Mr.. and Mrs. l. Walker. Mr.. and
Mrs. ". Rawson returned home last
Tuesday after a two weeks stay at
Intervale, n. II.
Mrs. b. /. Taft, Mrs b. Raymond
and Mrs. Gertrude Baker of Plymouth
we're visitors at the home Of Mr.. and
Mrs. p. P. Tourtellotte Tuesday.
Miss Blanche Varieur Of Central
Falls and Miss Rosealda LamoureuH
of Pawtucket spent several days last
week at the home Of Thomas Duqu-
cite.
Leo Menard spent several days in
town last week. He formerly work
ed for the North Grosyeuordale mills
but at present is working in Woon-
socket.
Armand MarcouN who left home
May eleventh was seen in town one
night last week. One Of his friends
took him out Of town before his par
ents or brothers had seen him and no
news had been received from him
since he left. His friend would not
tell where he had left MIN. but he Is
thought to be in Moosup working for
merry-go-round His father left
town Saturday 10 search for him. He
was found in Woonsocket
Putnam patriot., 1921-08-12
PHOENKVHLE

Mrs. Asa Ethridge is entertaining
friends from New York.
Thomas Colburn Of Eiliotts is visit
ing his aunt, Mrs. Lee Lyon.
Robert colburn Is visiting his cou-
sin, Mrs. Eugene Jones, of Groton.
Mr.. and Mrs. Willis Covell Of Alb
ington called on friends here Monday
Dance at West Woodstock attract
ed young people last Saturday eve
ming.
Mrs. Annie Lincoln returned home
after visit with her niece in Will
mantle.
Blueberries are plentiful and are
Putnam patriot., 1921-08-12

Any survey of his achievement
would be out Of place here. though a
few revealing flashes persist in being
recorded A famous English critic
and essayist declared that Londoners
never knew their fogs were beautiful
till Whistler showed them
'Whistler's Mother" means but one
thing,-the Artists matchless por-
trait,-though Mr.. Whistler was
sentient human being. a. ST. Peters
burg and Pomfret prove. whistler's
restraint and withdrawal usually re-
PEELED any ardor of personality in ap-
probation, but an associate tells Of
seeing him once with the paint off !"
They were looking at this great por-
trait, and the admirer said something
of the beauty Of face and figure. Al
ter pause, perhaps struggle for
control, Yes" said Whistler very
slowly and very softiys-"Yes, enc
Putnam patriot., 1921-08-12

selling at 2Oc and 25c quart. Parties
are numerous.
Services were held al MeNair Chap
el Sunday evening. Rev Harold Aus
tin was the speaker.
Mr.. and Mrs. William Downing are
at Charles Downing's after a visit
with relatives in Newport.
A large party Of young people were
at Rocky Point Sunday. About 20
altogether enjoyed the day and DIN
ner.
A son was born to Mr.. and Mrs..
William Allen Of Abingdon. Aug. 8.
Mrs. Allen, formerly Miss Alice Peale,
is well known as she was successful
music teacher here, few years.
Putnam patriot., 1921-08-12
~-s>-s--ss-~@~ .sU, -
HITS FORD AND KNOCKS
II DOWN EMBANkMENT

Angelo Braceiale Of Putnam drove
his ear into Ford. owned and driven
by Armlde Prudctts Of Waurevau.
Sunday afternoon on the road be
tween this city and Attawaugan. The
Rraeclale ear showed the Ford down
q bank. breaking the windshield.
damaging the-tep slightly and dent
lng the front mudguards The total
Putnam patriot., 1921-08-12
BAPTIST YOUNG MEMS
CLASS ELECTS OFFICERS

The young men Of the Baptist
church have elected the following Of
fcers for six months President, Al
bert Farrows; vice president, Ralph
Spencer; treasurer, Harold Boswell;
secretary, Merton Ames-
Putnam patriot., 1921-08-12

does-like TO make ones mummy just
n nice as possible"
Whistler, the immortal, would have
been eighty-seyen years old IL he had
lived TO these iconoclastic days. and
while that is counted no great age in
Old Pomfret. yet the seventy odd
years since a school boy of fourteen
idled through three merry years. evad-
ing tasks, irksome TO the average boy,
thrice .rksome to such a youth. might
well serve 10 blur a period less i'm
portant than half hour Of whistler
in Paris.
Putnam patriot., 1921-08-12
Community Club Meet.

A meeting Of the Community Club
was held Wednesday evening Mr.
Morris of Providence gave several
tenor solos. He also sang duet with
Mrs. Arnold Stone. The numbers re-
eeived hearty applause.
Committee for September: George
Wetherell, Elton Witter and Mrs. e.
ra MAY
Putnam patriot., 1921-08-12

damage amounted 10 about SIS.
Both machines we're headed to-
ward Putnam with The Ford ahead.
Bruecialc, in attempting 70 pass. hit
the mudguard Of the Waureean car.
The force Of the shove sent the Ford
down the bank.
Putnam patriot., 1921-08-12
EAST WOODSTOCK

August Peterson is painting his
house
Miss Doris Lindeman is visiting
George Cox and family in Manches-
ter.
Mrs. Mason of Springfield and
grandson are guests Of Mrs. Joseph
Spencer.
Putnam patriot., 1921-08-12
WOODSTOCK
Hin and Valley Player. Flee,

The Hill and Valley Players Of this
town at a meeting held at the home
u Phillip r. Dean, elected the fol-
lowing officers: Elisabeth Rollins.
president; Luke White. vice presi.
dent and temporary press agent
Florence Dean, temporary secretary.
and Ruth Sheppard. treasurer.
This is the organizations third year
As a club Three plays will be given
in an evening this year, the same as
on previous years. The annual per
Torrance win be given at Academy
hall Aug. IS.
Putnam patriot., 1921-08-12
WHISTLER IN PoMFRET


ing young negro girl who required
Tor At ieast invited occasional ehas.
nsement, used to send her to Dr. vii.
liams, then resident in the Overlook
house, to receive il
So much Tor local myth. PenncIl
writes that the deepest impression
left BY the boy Whistler on those who
knew him in Pomfret was MS talen,
as draughisman. though his fame
afterwards may have eoloured this i'm.
preston IN their memory. This lat
ter supposition seems most likely
true, as Of those who recalled him in
fomfret not one. save Louise Chan
der Meulton, bore any testimony to
his drawing. However. here. as ear
her IN 81. Petersburg. he is said to
have always been drawing caricatures.
comic subjects, illustrations TO books
he was reading, portraits Of his
friends, or the P0mfret Landscape.
Many Of these sketches have been pre-
served 50 that their merit is not mere
~ a matter Of tradition. Some OF
them were sent few years ago BY
Miss Park to the Buffalo Art Gallery.
One tof several given TO her) was
preserved BY the late Louise Chan
der Moulton. whose birthplace was at
Pomfret, a fact of which Pomfret is
even more proud than Of her connee-
ton WIN tAs great Whistler.
Putnam patriot., 1921-08-12
THOMPSON

The Women's Missionary Society
held a meeting at the home Of Mrs. r
II. Garbutt Wednesday afternoon.
Miss Cumming sang the pilgrim
Pageant" Refreshments were served.
Putnam patriot., 1921-08-12

The spiritual side Of hfee Non
sense. The spiritual is the centre Of
life Christian Register.
Putnam patriot., 1921-08-12

Airedales F. Wood. Danieison.
Conn.-Adv. sz-fZ
Putnam patriot., 1921-08-12

Mrs. Lucretia Kingsbury died Wed
nesday at her home near the Wolf
Den, Pomfret. Her husband died ten
years ago at an age Of more than 90.
For many years Mrs. kingsbury had
been living in Pomfret and was very
well known.
Putnam patriot., 1921-08-12

z. VI. 3.
Evening journal., 1921-12-01
OFFICIALS AGAIN
DISCUSS GARBAGE

DR.. Charles NJ. Handy. president
OF the City Board OF Health. and 3.
F. Shaughnessy. representing the
Decarie Incinerator Company. Of
New York. held a conference today
with Mayor Harvey. in the lattor's
Office in the Public Building. on the
garbage situation. Following the
meeting the Mayor said the garbage
incineralng question was discussed
in a general way.
There is a lively war on between
the Decarie and the Nye incinerat-
ing companies 10 obtain a contract
for the erection OF a new plant in
addition 10 the Nye unit which re-
Gently was put into operation. The
Board OF Health, at a recent meet
ing OF City Council, recommended
purchase OF a 10O-ton Decarie in
cinerator and the closing down OF
the Nye plant There Is a feeling.
however. among the members OF
Council that an additional Nye unit
should be bought.
Evening journal., 1921-12-01
RECREATION CO.
FILES ANSWER
Denies Concern is Insolvent
And Asks for Jury
Trial
CASE NOW N
FEDERAL COURT

The Community Recreation Com
pany. owners Of the Auditorium. on
Eleventh street. near Madison street.
filed answer In United States Couri
yesterday. TO the petition In bank
ruptcy filed against the company. by
George W. Seeds. a contractor. who
claims S2.SSO.43 on open account
and $500 on notes. There are two
other creditors Joined with Mr.. Seeds
Warren Thompson and Brinton
Brothers.
The allegation in the petition Is
that while the Community Recrea-
tion Company was insolvent. It CAV,
mortgage for $4,000 TO Jamel
Mcmahon, Nathaniel Howell ant
Colonel ]. W. Reed. and that thii
constituted a preference over othei
creditors and an act OF bankruptcy
In their reply. the Communitl
Recreation Company denies beini
insolvent and asks for a jury trial
The original petition In bankruptc,
was filed several weeks ago. Gcorgl
W. Lilly represents the petitioninl
creditors. and Leonard r. vale
represents the Community Recrea
ton Company.
Evening journal., 1921-12-01
v. ]. HIGHFIELD
KNIGHTS HOST
Members of Drill Battalion,
St. Johns Commandery,
Enjoy Oyster Dinner
LADIES' NIGHT
is BEING PLANNED

william ]. Highheld. Eminent
of ST. John Com
mandery. No. 1. nights Tempiar. en-
tertained sixty members OF the drill
battalion OF the commandery at a
Chincoteague oyster dinner in the
Rose Room Of the Wilmington Din
ing Parlors last night.
Among the several matters OF inn
portance TO members that were dis
cussed was the appointment OF a
committee to make arrangements
for ladies' night 10 be held In Feb
ruary. the date OF which will be an
nounced later. There were no set
speeches. all members taking part
IN the discussions.
Omcers OF the battalion are as fol-
lows: Samuel II. Baynard, Jr.. presi-
dent: Robert W. Phillips. Jr., Vice
president; Clarence Fraim. treasurer
and Harry C. Little, secretary
Archie Crozler is Captain OF the
Battalion. Walter F. Hall. hrst lieu
tenant. and c. d. Edwards. second
lieutenant.
About sixty Sir Knights OF the
commandery attend the weekly
drills OF the Battalion which are held
eithe in the Armory or the Audi
to-luh. at Eleventh and Madison
streets.
The dinner last night was a rea
Chincoteague blue point oyster din
ner with al the "fxings". The din.
ing room was tastefully decorated
for the occasion.
Evening journal., 1921-12-01
CONFER TODAY OVER
INCOME TAX RULING

A conference OF representatives OF
some stockholders Of the dupont.
Company and Internal Revenue de-
partment officials Is being held in
Washington today regarding appli-
cation Of the Supreme Courts deci-
sion for payment OF income tax for
1915 on shares OF the new dupont
Company issued TO holders OF stock
In the parent dupont Company that
year. District Attorney James H.
Hughes. Jr., did not participate In
the conference. William A. Glas-
gov. Jr.. OF Philadelphia. is repre-
senting Alfred !. dupont. the largest
individual stockholder. in the con-
ferences over income tax payments
Nobody from the dupont Company
legal department was at the confer.
ence, it was said at the company'i
/ Offices.
Evening journal., 1921-12-01
PASS Up GAS
BOMB LOADING
Pipe Filters Quit Edgewood
Arsenal Jobs; Too Much
Like War
INCREASE TODAY
IN REGISTRATION

II was reported today that OF 400
men who had been referred to the
Edgewood Arsenal. Aberdeen Prov
ing Grounds. Maryland, by the Pub
lic Employment Bureau, OF this
city. all except ten had given up
their jobs. which involved loading
gas bombs
At the Office Of the Employment
Bureau in the old City Hall. Market
street above Fifth. Miss Katherine
Smith, who is in charge. said that
only SO men, and not 400, as re-
ported. had been referred to the
EdPewood Arsenal. and that OF
these. so far as the employment
service had learned. only eight had
given up their positions.
OF the SO men sent to the arseno
SO were laborers. and the remain
der were tinsmiths and pipe-fitters
Eight pipe-fiters. Miss Smith said
had quit work because they were
employed in loading the gas bombs
and were obliged to wear gas masks
An Investigation OF the exact con
ditions at the arsenal as they relate
to men referred to II for employ
ment Is being made by the loca
bureau, and an effort viii be made t'
check up on every man sent there
[ from Wilmington.
There has been a noticeable IN
crease Of men registering for wor'
al the Employment Bureau IN
week. Miss Smith attributes this q
a gradual decrease in work OF tn
Street and Sewer Department Cali
for morocco leather workers, how
ever. are increasing.
Twelve men had been registerel
by the bureau up to / o'clock thi
afternoon. Six men we're referre
I to positions and four we're placed u
steady employment. only four wo
men registered. while eleven wer
referred TO positions. Tweleve wer
placed. or the twelve wome
placed, two we're Industrial work
ers. FIVE general house workers an
five were day workers.
Much satisfaction is felt at IN
bureau over the placing. Of tw
former service men. who had bee
unable TO provide for their familie
and were about to break up house
keeping. AS a result OF the wor
obtained for these two men, thei
families will continue united. An
other service man. for whom a plac
as a an unsSilled laborer had bee
found in October has reported bac
that he now is an assistant-forema
in local factory.
Evening journal., 1921-12-01
ASK RECEIVER FOR
WILLYS CORPORATION

Richard S. Rodney filed bin OF
complaint in United States District
Court for Delaware this morning on
behalf OF the Chase National Bank.
Equitable Trust Company. New
York Trust Company and the Chem
ical National Bank. all OF New York
City. against the WHY'S Corporation.
automobile manufacturers. a Della
ware corporation, with plants in
Elizabeth. y. j., Syracuse. y. Y, and
Toledo. Ohio. alleging that the cor
poration Is insolvent and asking for
the appointment Of a receiver and
that a restraining order be issued
forbidding the disposal OF any assets
until the matter Is heard in court.
Judge Morris fixed Monday morn
ing, December s, at 10 o'clock, forO
hearing.
The petitioners claim that the
WHY'S Corporation owes them on
promissory notes the sum of s4,5oO,-
600, and that the total liabilities will
amount to s15.0O0.0Oo.
Receivers have already been ap-
pointed in New York, New Jersey
and Ohio.
Evening journal., 1921-12-01

TO raise the salary OF the janitor OF
the school from SIS to $50 a month.
As a result Of not having received
his check for last months services,
she added, the janitor was threaten
ing to quit his work this week.
II was explained that the school
district had $3.50 yet unexpended for
janitor service. Miss Butler said that
while she had previously advanced
$50 Of her own money for such SER
vice she did not know whether to
pay the janitor the $50.
Frank Houser OF Newport, ap-
peared before the members relative
to his child and others who were but
a few months below the age limit re-
quired TO enroll which is six years,
and who are compelled TO wait an
other year before entering the
school No action was taken. it be-
ing explained that the school age
could not be changed at this time.
The board took a recess at noon
until 1.3O o'clock this afternoon.
Evening journal., 1921-12-01
AT VOLCANO AS
IT "SHIMMIED'
George Stone Writes of In
teresting Experience at
Mt. LaSsen
SLID AWAY FROM
CRATER AFTER GROWL

Frederick f. stone. president OF
the Wilmington Savings Fund So
ciety, has received a letter from his
son. George Stone. an instructor in
the Red Bluff High School, Red
Bluff, Cal. who recently went on
camping trip to Mt. Lassen. an ac-
tive volcano. The letter was writ
ten October IS. Mr.. stone says in
part:
The day was very clear so that
the Coast Range, the Sierras' the
Sacramento valley and the lakes
were visible in every direction from
my porch. My hands were so cold
could hardly sign my name In the
register of the California Alpine
Clubs register on the peak. When
about frozen l again crossed the
crater to take up a perch on the
edge OF It, toward the wind so that
IL an eruption occurred I should be
on the windward side and safe from
the gases,
by the way. the mountain has
erupted $50 cmes since 1914, mostly
gas erupuons. but now and then
rocks are thrown, when one is really
in danger. After sitting there,
watching the marvellous panorama
spread out before me, for almost
an hour-warmed by the hot sun
and sheltered from the cold wind by
a big rock-I suddenly felt the earth
'shimmy' and heard a nice little
growl from the crater. 1 was told
in camp afterward that the party
there had heard the growl, and be-
fore had mentioned the incident
you can bet did not stay long
From my stragetically-chose posi-
ton I slid one hundred feet, almost
straight down to a valley OF snow
extending practically to the foot OF
the mountain. In a very few min
utes ] was about one-third OF th'
way down. Here ] dug my heel
into the snow TO stop my slide II
order TO cross over the ridge q
my right, and warn the others i
they were going up. No one wa
in sight and nothing happened, an'
I proceeded more leisurely TO IN
foot and logged on to arrive II
camp about o'clock. The other
arrived a little later. claiming tina
they reached the top. But they ha'
missed me as I was seated In IN
shelter OF the big rock. They ha'
started by a different route from
the one 1 took and before the littl
'shimmy' took place"
Evening journal., 1921-12-01
GOVERNMENT Is
AFTER MORSE
On Way to France, Word
Goes TO Prevent His
Landing
FRAUD CHARGE
is PREFERRED

WASHINGTON. Dec. / Omitted
Press)-The Federal government
today issued orders for the appre-
hension OF Charles W. Morse.
wealthy ship builder. whose indict-
ment on charges OF defrauding the
government during the war the
Shipping Board has announced It
will seek.
Morse. according to government
officials. is now on the liner Paris
which left New York for Havre last
Friday.
Orders have been wirelessed to
the commander of the Paris 70 de-
tain Morse at Havre. il was learned
today
Morse win not be allowed 10 land
Do Havre. II was said. and he may
DEE placed on a naval destroyer for
return 10 the United States.
A high official said the govern
ment was determined to get Morse
'ack," and make him face evidence
II fraud which the Shipping Board
avs Il has collected against him.
Officials are in doubt as to wheth-
er Morse has been able to land az
Havre. II he has not It was stated
that a navy destroyer would stop
me Paris and take him aboard. by
force or otherwise" The govern
nent is determined Morse shall not
and in France, believing he would
It once employ lawyers and ngh, ex-
tradition.
Atorney-General Daugherty and
Chairman Lasker OF the Shipping
Board conferred with President
Harding on the Morse case today.
and the President Is said 20 have
approved prompt and drastic action
against the wealthy ship builder.
Evening journal., 1921-12-01
JUMBLE SALE RAISES FUNDS.

A tumble sale will really produce
quite neat little sum for the
church or the organization which
wants to raise funds for some special
purpose.
About four weeks before the sale
is to take place send out envelopes
containing cards signifying that the
cart may stop and get something
for the sale.
All kinds OF half worn out things
dresses. shoes. coats, collars and
even household things can be col
lected for the sale. The day before
shopld be spent in pricing and ar
ranging the goods in stalls
on the day Of the sale there
should be at least two attendants in
each stall and there should be some
local talent putting on a stunt every
half hour. Someone who sings OF
plays or has a gift for dancing can
usually be secured gratis.
A small admission should be
charged. say 10 cents. which will
add considerably to the fund made
In actual sales.
Evening journal., 1921-12-01
LICKS UP SHIP,
CREW Is RESCUED

SEATTLE. Wash. Dec. I Omitted
Press) Bursting into flames 10
miles of Cape Flattery and aban-
doned by her crew. the Japanese
sailing schooner Kuon Maru. laden
with salt for Port Alberni. 3. c, was
lost today.
The crew was saved by the Tosan
Maru.
A second japanese vessel. the
saikai Maru, steamer, inbound from
Yokohoma TO load lumber for Suski
and Company. IS reported In distress
of the mouth OF the Columbia River
near the point where the Red Stack
Tug Sea Eagle Is believed to have
foundered last week and where the
schooner Eccla. being towed by the
tug disappeared.