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Putnam patriot., 1921-11-11
PRESENT GIFT TO
 SUPT. MACDONALD
Parent Teacher Assn. Members Manifest Their Esteem For
 Retiring School Dept. Head
Annual Reception of Organization
 Proves Very Enjoyable Affair

\ travelling bag was presented to Superintendent Of Schools William l.. Macdonald by the Parent-Teaeher Association at the social function Tuesday night at Putnam High school, the gift being rendered on behalf of the organization by if president. Thomas H. DeCoudres The bag, a handsome and ''roomy" one. is a slight expression of the high personal regard entertained for the retiring head of Putnam's school department by the Parent Teacher Association, and will serve as a constant reminder Go Mir. Macdonald of the good will and well wishes for continued success from an organization whose members have profited by and greatly enjoyed his active interest and counsel in pro noting the interests of their society. Though greatly surprised in being presented with the gift, Mr. MaeDon- aid was equal to the demands of the moment. and gracefully expressed his appreciation
 The hoaors extended to Mir Mac Donald took place on the occasion Of the annual reception iu honor of the city's school teachers. The attend auce was large and the evenings pro gram was thoroughly enjoyed. Presl- dent peCoudres acted as chairman and gave the address of welcome Mrs Oscar Rich and Mrs Carrie Gaseoigne as delegates, gave detailed account # the annual meeting of the Gonnec. ticut Congress of Mothers. which met at Meriden.
 Entertainment of a high order wa contributed by Mrs. Leland Bradley of Southbridge. who gave several readings, being compelled to respond with encore numbers by an insistent audience. Further enjoyment WAS de rived from violin solos by Miss Esther Rouse of Putnam.
 The pleasant affair was terminated with season of dancing. refreshmenti being served at intermission by tho following group of ladies: Mrs Vii liam Rafferty, Mrs. n B. Gilbert, Mrs William Penney and Mrs. Harold Gil patris. with Mrs. Andrew Frost a' chairman
Putnam patriot., 1921-11-11
PROPOSE BUYING MARKERS
 FOR VETERANS GRAVES

\ movement has been started m Putnam looking to the adornment of all graves of World War Ycter ans nov buried in cemeteries in this locality, with marker bearing the insignia of the American Le- eiou. There are about 20 graves h Putnam burial grounds, and to place a marker on each involves an expense of about SSo.o0
 To give the public an eppor- tunity of contributing to the fund now being raised te buy these markers. there will b. placed on Union Square this afternoon, an iron kettle into which people may toss a coin or two.
 The purchasing of the markers has the endorsement of every patri. otic person in the city. and 1t is eN- pected that the donations today will be numerous and generous.
Putnam patriot., 1921-11-11
Boy Sets House On Fire After
 Murdering Farmer NHh Axe
ERNEST SKINNER IF, OF HAMPTON, CoNFEssEs- TO APPALLING AND BRUTAL ATTACK ON
 NEIGHBoR, C. T. MILLER
Police Regard Robbery As Motive Crime-Youh Hated Victim of Tragedy.-Peads Guilty to Murder Charge

A few hours after Ernest skinner. t7-years- sold Hampton boy. pleaded euilty to murder in connection with he death Tuesday of Clarence T. Mil- Nr. 64. a well-to-do bachelor living done m Howard Valley town of Hampton. Skinner confessed to State Police Officers Howard \. Elliott and Arthur W. Williams. that he killed Miller with an axe and afterward set ire to the house to cover up his ap- nalling and brutal crime. The farm house was burned to the ground early Tuesday morning. and the charred re- mains of MT. Miller were found in the ruins. The finger of suspicion point e9 Co young Skinner, and his arrest followed. being taken into custody by Officers Elliott and Williams. Skin. Eer confessed Tuesday to setting ire to the farmhouse. and later he pleaded guilty in a justice ceurt tn the charge of murder. being remanded ia Brooklyn jail without bail II was t the jail that he admitted Wednes Jay to the state police officer. the aw- fal details of the crime he committed,
 He said he WAS engaged iH raHsack= ae the Miller house, iH gaining en= trance to which he had experienced no difficulty. when he heard Miller stir riag in bed and realized that he had been awakened Skinner says that he seized hatchet which he found be- sde the stove in the kitchen and rush d into Miller's bedroom just as the old man was attempting Co rise from the bed Skinner says that he swung the hatchet with all his force, the first blow sevesing Miller's arm from his body
 As Miller sank back upon the bed Skinner saSS he rained blows upon his qetim's head until he killed him. This rruesome work finished. be went out side and set fire to the house.
 Mr. Miller lived alone and wss re- aarded in the neighborhood as man uf considerable wealth. Young Skin her was frequent visitor at the Mil ief place. his home being not far dis taat. At times Miller had told him to 70 away from the place, the boy told the police, and this he greatly resent ,.i. Brooding upon Mr Miller's dis ike for him. inflamed his mind against the old man. He k known to have slid in the presence of others thai ,,me day he would dynamite the Mil tar place. They say, too, that the boy had said he would burn the homes of other neighbors.
Putnam patriot., 1921-11-11

While the list of donors to the Day Kimball Hospital Ten Thou sand Dollar Deficiency Fund is not as large as it has been during the past two weeks, it Is none the less healthy, and has taken the fund over the six thousand dollar mark. As the fund is scheduled to hold it's books open until after Jan. l5, the progress made during the past two weeks is considered most gratify- ing. A number of large and small gifts are still to be heard from.
 The list of donors for the week Ia as follows.
Putnam patriot., 1921-11-11
CHLDREN'S BOOK WEEK
 OBSERVANCE NEXT WEEK

Nov l3-l9 will be observed at the Putnam public library as Children g Book Week. the object being to get more books into the homes.
 It is hoped that parents will inter est themselves to a greater extent n their ehildren's reading and help them start libraries of their own. People are advised to visit the library and get suggestions regarding the selee- tion of Christmas gift books.
Putnam patriot., 1921-11-11

skinner went agme after setting the place ahre and watched the flame. from a window of his home About 6.30 o'clock he went over Co the Miller place. che house the6 being d smoal derine pile ef ruins While gazing on the scene he was accosted by the state police, his confession, arrest and arraigHment following in quick sue eession
 The boy is the son of Mr and Mrs. John F. Skinner. He lived with his father His mothers whereabouts are unknown. She has served a prison term for arson.
Putnam patriot., 1921-11-11
UPSETTING OF LAMP
 CAUSES HER DEATH
Believe Mrs. Oscar Whitman Overturns Lamp, Setting
 House Ahre
Tragedy Occurs at East ThOmpson
 Early Tuesday Evening

Mrs Oscar =. Whitman tx believed Co have been burned Co death when her home at the foot of Brandy Hill, East Thompson. was destroyed hy fire IeArlV Tuesday night. because of her own act in upsetting 8 lamp m some manner and became SO frightened and confused that she was unable to reach l a place of safety She was last seen reclining on a couch in the ell of the house. and her charred remains were found in the ruins about under the sitting room. thus indicating that she surely made some attempt to escape. l The house, which WAS a landmark in i the vicinity. being more than 15o years old, was completely razcd. and practically none of its contents were saved The property was partially covered by insurance.
 The fire. which started about | O clock. was not discovered until the flames had gained some headway. Mir. Whitman. husband of the victim of Che tragedy, was shocked t9 see his house afre when he came out of the barn after milking lt appeared to him tha, tho fire started ID the ell. for that part of the house was burning hereely when he made his startling discovery The old wooden structure was soon a mass of flames. for the fire spread rapidly
 Mfs. Charles Peterson's attention was drawn to the place by the flames that Tt up the sky brilliantly and she was on the scene early. aiding in sounding the alarm m the neighbor- hood Soon there was d large gath ering. but there was but little that willing hands could do and spectators had to stand ia grim silence and watch the fire de its destruction Though several attempts were made to get within the building to save Mrs. Whit man, the flames, dense smoke and in- tense heat drove the rescuers back. Frank Dutton. half brother of MT. Whitman. did succeed In getting into his room through a window and say ing some Of his personal effects. in cluding a sum of money.
 Three small buildings at the rear of the house. one used as a washfoom, another as q w0odshed and the third as a storehouse for grain. were also consumed. hut theiIsf contents ~ers saved. The barn and henhouse aisc did not burn, being at safe distances from the house
 Mrs. Whitman. who was 6 years old. was a native of Woodstock and had always lived in that section. She hrd been m feeble heylth for about 10 years. being able to barely walk about the house. There were no witnesses to what occurred in the house that caused the fire and tragedy. She wns alone. SO the reason advanced for in, starting of the fire is simply surmis' on the part of those who knew hei and her habits best
 The funeral will be held tomorrow (Saturdayl afternoon at 2 o'clock a the East Thompson Baptist church
 Rev. John C. Stoddard win ofiiciate.
 Mir Whitman, who has the warn sympathy of the community m hn bereavement and material loss, is en gagged in farming and is a wholesale of milk. An adopted daughter. Nils Ada Whitman. is n school teacher a Middletown.
 As present Mr Whitman is makini
 his home with his nephew, Henr! Whitman. who lives not far from th' Whitman place
Putnam patriot., 1921-11-11

In commrmoration of the formal signing Of the armistiee three years
 ago today. and a. sort Of echo of that great joy that filled the hearts of people the world over. there will be raised in Putnam and vicinity today at II o'clock a great din. into which will be mingled the sound of factory whis- ties. church bells. automobile horns and not a few iusty cheers of men. The racket will continue for close Co
Putnam patriot., 1921-11-11

The fire department was called out Monday afternoon and cxtinguished with chemicals rather brisk fire in the chimney at the house al 47 Will kinson street, owned and occupied by Mir. Phaneuf The flames were quick ly put out. There was no damage.
Putnam patriot., 1921-11-11

Stewart D. Fisher. overseer of dressing and twisting, and formerly superintendent of the night shift at the ManhaSset Mfg. Co.,, concludes his duties Saturday. and on next Monday is to assume the duties of superin- tendeut of the Narragansett Cotton Mills, Inc, of Apponaug, X. !.
Putnam patriot., 1921-11-11

five minutes. and will signal, in Il way, the commencement of the days public ceremonies in celebration of Afmlstice Day.
 fuday's beautiful, sunshiny weather will assist greatly in the successful conduct of the program for the cele- hiaticn. and Old Sol may rest con- tented that when he made his ap pearance over the eastern horizon this morning. respleudent in all hia glory he did lot to put happiness In the hearts of thousands. for everyone honed fer a pleasant day And the city today is Id holiday attire in hon or of the occasion, stores, buildings and residences almost generally be- ing adorned with American flags and tri-eolored bunting. arranged in at. traetiye and handsome display effects.
 The chief event on the program tx scheduled for 2 o'clock this after. noon, when the parade, arranged by committee of Mayotte Pest. American Legion, will got under way from un- ion Square
 John II Moss. commander of An selm Mayotte Post, will be chief mar. shal of the parade. and his aides will bs Francis Metcalf, representing tho air serviee; Dr. F.. L. Perry. represent ! ing the medical corps; Owen White representing the marines; Michae White. representing the navy.
Putnam patriot., 1921-11-11
ANOTHER THOUSAND DOLLAR
 MARK FOR THE HOSPITAL

Contributions During the Week Day kimbal Fund Are Not Many, But Indicate Steady Consideration Which Is Being Given the Cause by Windham County Peo- ple-Woodstock Leads Donors With Pomfret Close Second.
Putnam patriot., 1921-11-11
Putnam, In Holiday Dress,
 Celebrates ArniStiCe Day
BELL RINGING AND WHISTLE BLOWING TODAY AT II O'CLOCK WILL RECALL FORMAL CESSATION
 OF WAR HosTLTTIEs THREE YEARS AGO
Rig Parade to Take Up Line of March att MPube Dsnee
 This Evening g-Amcrican Legion Men Arrange Program

ish War veterans. and next will naars< Sons of Veterans acting as aR hos erary escort fer comrades of the Grand Army of the Republic. who will ride in automobiles generously de- hated by their owners. Members of the Women's Relief Corps and Ladies of the C. A R. will comprise the reet of the first division
 The second division will bc made up as follows
 The Putnam Fife and Drum Corp~. Mayor Marcy. common council. seieet- men. city and town eleiks. Knights of Columbus. Benevolent and Protect iyc Order of Elks. Red Men. Eagles. Rchekahs. franco-American Forrest CTS. St. Jean Baptiste Society. Man hasset Band. Boy Scouts, Seao.l l Children, automobiles.
 The various groups to partispste in the parade will form at the fellow ing places.
 The World Wat veterans sHa Red Gross in Union Square; Spanish War veterans and C. \. K. in front ef Burts drug store, remainder of first division at the First National Bank corner.
 The second division will form at thp corner of South Main street and Front street, as placed. line extcnd- linz up School street. The public school children will fall in line a the column passes the Israel Putnam school.
 1 Line of March
 The ling of march will be as follows: Union Square to Front street ts South Main to Center to Grove to South Main to Front to School so Providence to Marshall to Woodstock avenue to Church to Bridge Co Msis 10 Union Square.
 IL is anticipated that several theu- sand people will review the line. for stnrea and mills throughout the rssy and vicinity are to be closed for the afternoon, owners and managers hav- l Ing agreed to "elose up shop at noon.
 i At the suHNtloluH Hi tHf FtA<AeS and after the singing of Tho stsr spangled Banner. there will take place on the square the salute of is shots, as the eity's ceremony in reeog- hilton and honor of the Unksowa American soldier whose remains are to be buried at Washington. D C., to- i day with solemn and elaborate cerr- monies. Men and boys in attendance at the firing of the salute in unsoa Square are asked to remove their hats ans all are urged to remain quiet for one minute, as an expression of their patriotism and mark of respect for the Unknown dead of the ss states of the union,
 Following the sounding of taps. the parade will disband. for this siisnifi- lcant event will signal the conclsssos of the formal public exercises.
 Dance In the Evening
 The celebration will be eonuanss in the evening with public dance h
 Union hall under the auspices of the American Legion Music will he fur nished by the celebrated Aperican Legion Demons of Music ctker' wise known as the lQ2d Regiment or , ebestra, directed by Lieut.. Lauder. , h..t Th. nvoeaa.4 of this affair will
Putnam patriot., 1921-11-11
CITY TIGHTENS ITS
 GRIP ON GASOLINE
New Ordinance Gives Council Absolute Control Of Gas"
 Filling Stations
Report Made on Present System of
 Handling Milk Samples

The tightening of the city grip on gasoline filling stations. with view tu controlling them absolutely. is seen in the passing of the new city ordi nance hx the city council, m adjourn ed monthly meeting Tuesday night at the town hall The new ordinance makes it necessary for a person Co ap- ply in writing for permission to install a gasoline pump or his premises and he must tell where the pump is to be placed. whether at the curb or back from the sidewalk. where the tank k to be placed. and numerous other per tinent facts The application. the or dinance sets forth. is to be referred to the chief of the fire department and a committee of the council for investl- gation, and they are to recommend approval or rejection of the appliea ton The ordinance further provides that the council may continue or re= ject any filling stations that may now be in Use \ fine of not more than SO k provided as a penalty for viola ting any provisions of the ordinance.
 City council members and Mayor Marcy feel that this new ordinance gives them all the necessary authority tl strictly regulate the installation and operation of gasoline filling stations in the city. something that the members fell they aid not have under the old efdinsaee.
 Mayor Marcy Presides
 Mayor Marcy presided at the couu cH meeting. and all the members were present except Aldermen Byrne Johnson, Fox and Beausoleil
 On recommendation of the commit tee on street lighting t was voted t' install three new lights on River road the last 10 be placed at Kent's corner Another light is to be placed on Chap man street, opposite the home o' Frank Arnold.
 \ building permit was granted Al fred Bernier to erect F garage at hi place on Maynard street.
 Included among the bills approve' was one received in connection wiu the purchase of 750 feet of new hri hose. something of which the city firi department was tn great need.
 The question of abating the sum O |SI3.gl from the total city tax assesse' against F.. C. Roeers came before tn council again during Tuesday night meeting. The tax is assessed by tn city on personal property owned b Mir. Rogers at his farm. which is out side the city limits. Charles L. Ter rev counsel for the city. advise' against the city council taking any ae
Putnam patriot., 1921-11-11
Police 10 Lead Parade

The parade column Will be neaie ] by an eseort of police and Marshal Moss and his staff will follow in me. Next will march the North Grosvenor dale band. and then will come World War veterans. Members of Putnam Chapter. American Red Cross, will proceed next Then will follow span
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Dance In the Evening

The celebration ~ill be eonnanes in the evening with public dance h Union hall under the auspices of the American Legion. Music will he fur nished by the celebrated Aperican Legion Demons of Music other wise known as the iQ2d Regiment or cbestra. directed by Lieut.. Lauder back. The proceeds of this affair will be added to the Legion building fund.
Putnam patriot., 1921-11-11
BYRON D. BUGBEE
 Packard Dealer

Pomfret. Woodstock, Thompson, Putnam Killingly, Brooklyn, Plainfieid,
 Sterling, Canterbury
The Morning Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1919-1927, 1921-03-06

50 full fashioned pure thread
silk, chiffon weight stockings
with Isle tops, heel and toe. In
plain colors Of black and cordov-
an only. This hose will give eX-
cellent service.
On Sale Monday,
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CITY MANAGER
PLAN ON TRIAL
How t he System H a S
Worked in Neighboring
Municipality

Special 90 Tho World
MUSkOGEE, March with
half dozen oklahoma cities hav.
ing the managerial form OF city gov.
eminent under consideration. the
success or failure OF the cNperimcu.
In Muskogcc has become the bono
of contention between opposing fac
tions in all these cities. Fort smith
ARK, votes on the mauarcrial
form March s. Ardmorc votes Mnsch
10 and Sapulpa, Bristow purant
and Gushing are among other towns
having the new system under discus
sion.
Muskogco has been under the
managerial form OF EJvcInmyut fol
nearly one yeBr. Passed bv t ma
jority of over 1000 votes after a bit.
tor campaign. the new system hu,
had plenty of chance to- demonstrate
its efficiency or incf0cicucy.
In a period Of rapidly changing
conditions, opponents uf the plan
have found ample opportunity "a
attack the managerial system A.
eXtravagant and autocratiC. They
also attack its lack of representation
OF all classes OF citizenship and the
concentration OF power in one per.
sonaEc.
Among the basic arguments OF tho
supporters Of the managerial system
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are that 30 makes for efficiency 10y
leaving important decisions to one
man, who is solely responsible. that
10 follows business organization iu
having one head with a board OF di-
rcctora tcuunCilmcW that SO never
has been abandoned 10y any city that
has thoroughly tried 10. and that it
gets things done with a minimum
OF red tape ANA delay.
Experience OF MuskogCc
GuNkc many pthcr cities adopt
ing the plan. MuskuECC elected a To-
cal man to become manager. Even
The opponents OF tho system admit
the Wisdom uf the selection of R'f.
Harrison, fyrmer newspaper man
and clcr> ut the federal court and
ITO him they attribute the fact that
the systcil has had a measure OF
success. But they use MIN as an
argument that the systcmS might
produce results even moro Norrupt
than the old commission form--ti
the manager happened To- DC IN
cliucd that way
Against the specific argument
that the administration has been cN-
travagant. hackers OF the man
dgcrial form present the following
ACCOMPLISHMENTS: Eopaving OF
MuskoEo,'s sJrccts.t repairing ot
hundreds OF hoics in the 90 miles Of
pavement fixing up pumps at wa
ter plant Co save city thousands IN
Insurance premiums and new equip
mont, moving Of city offices to up-
town building in central location,
elimination OF office employees by
cooperation between various de
partmcnts. q living wage 10 police
man, fireman and other city ON
pluycs. better public service.
Requires More Money.
The cost Of government has been
raised from $4,000 approximately
for the last yonr undcr the commits
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An assistan, at $4,000 helps iu tho
general administration work. Tho
councilman and mayor serve with.
out pay
civic clubs. tho chamber ~ com
mcrcc and other organizations are
practically unanimous in their sup
port of tho now government. The
i<twanis club Tn It's cooperative 90.
forts has marked thc ,ltNa Htrccts
and ~ now putting w a tourist
camping ground
That's the now idea ln city SOW
eminent says the CSy manager
"tts u businoss-likc government w
say iis supporters who now mum
bcr man, hundred moro than ih'
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sion rule to about Si6o.oo0 tor the
first year under managerial rule.
And u's going 60 cost more said
Mr. Harrison. For wore here to do
somcthing. not to save money. lf
we can't show results, there's NO use
20 keep us ip office
The manager was elected April
13. 1870. lie may be- removed at
any time by the council But last
ian instead uf trN,ug to romoVo him.
they tried -unsuUccssfulN. to raise
his salary. pu the ground OF ccono
my and cNpcdicncy he kopt them
from boosting his pay from t6.0O0
to $4,000 year. ~ will bc raised
this summer. however. tt appears
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But Little Poison in
Miss FOley's Stomach

TOPEKA, Kan, March 5.-Thc
coroners jury inystigating the
death Of Miss kathleen Foley failed
TO clear up the, mystery when tho
findings were announced today. Miss
Foley died in manner unknown 10
the jury was the decision
The fact that small amount Of
poison was found in the vital or
gans, was not sufficient evidence, ~.
tho opinion Of the jury To cause
thcm to decide that she came 20 her
death by poisoning either by suicide
or murder
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NeW Orleans Sieuths
TO BE Put in Uniform

NEW ORLEANS. March 5.-Act-
ing with permission from the city
commission. Guy Molony. superin.
tendent OF police. today was making
plans to remove the entire city de-
,octivc force March Is, because he
can get no results from them"
Members Of the present detective
force viii be put into uniform and
the more proficient patrolmen will
be promoted TO plain clothes.