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Putnam patriot., 1922-11-24
SPECIAL IRAN FOR |. o. o. F.
Over f5O Members of Israel Putnam Lodge Planning to Go to Hartford

It Is confidently expected that there will be over l50 members of Israel Putnam Lodge. l. 0. 0. F.. board the special tram at the Putnam depot, at o'clock Saturday afternoon Dee. 2 which wia carry them te Hartford, where tbe local lodges famous first degree team Will work that degree at the request 5f Connecticut Lodge of Hartford Tickets for the trip are in the hands of some of the members and are being readily sold.
 The degree team Is rehearsing under the direction of Harold S Mansfield. degree master. and Herbert A. John son. and indications are that Putnam Lodge degree team will add Co it's al- ready widespread reputation.
 On Tuesday evening, Dee. 70, the Grand Master and Grand Seere- tary of the Odd Fellows of the state will be m Putnam tu make visitation 10 District 25. which includes Protec- tion Lodge of Central Village Quin- ebaug Lodge of panielson, and the local lodge. It is expected that there will be large number of members of the vicinity lodges in Putnam on that occasion.
Putnam patriot., 1922-11-24
FIRE rms MORNING
P F Benin Has Hands Burned In
 BlaHe at His Home

Fire chat started B back of Che kitchen stove in the home of r. F. Bonin. go Marshall street, about mid night last night, did moro than S1oa damage In trying to put thn fire cut, Mir Bunin received severe burns an hss hands and foot He and hts fam ily were awakened by the cracking of the flames as they ate into Che wood. work
 Fearing that the fire would get be send Als control, Mir Bonin trlcphoa cd for the tle apparatus. getting Chief Thursten immediately Ths trucks were on the scene in less thaa four minutes and quickly suhdued the flames
 The house is owned hy n Bouin
Putnam patriot., 1922-11-24
SEVERELY HURT WHEN THROWN
 FROM REAR or MOTOR TRUCK

Arthur Vigneau, who is employed at r. C. Rogers Mantup Farm, Putnam. was injured Tuesday when he was thrown from 8 truck at the farm, as the vehicle turned the corner of a roadway. Mir Nlgneau was riding on the rear of the truck when he was pitched off He was taken to the Day Kimball Hospital, suffering from severe head wound. He continues A. patient there, but is reported as not seriously hurt.
Putnam patriot., 1922-11-24
LADIES NIGHT IS PLANNED
 BY PUTNAM WAR VETERANS

An event of interest, that vii bring together a large number of peo- ple. is planned by Anselm Mayotte Post, the American Legion, which will observe eLadies' Night" ip the new headauarters in the kaminsky-Wolfe bIoek. Main street. next Monday eve ninr. Mothers. wives, sisters, daugh- ters and relatives of World War vet erans are cordially invited to attend and share in the pleasures of the oe- easion. An enjoyable entertainment program will be provided and eolla- ton will be served.
Putnam patriot., 1922-11-24
HER SISTER LEAVES St,000
 TO MRS. JoSLIN OF PUTNAM

With the probating of the will of the late Mary A. Cutler at Chicago, t was disclosed that she had left Go her sister. Mr.. NJ. J Joslin of Putnam, the sum of sl,OOO To the nephew of the deceased. Dr. Myron F. Cutler Of Webster. was bequeathed the Cutler homestead at East Thompson. Other gifts were provided for, relatives sn most eases being remembered Miss Cutler died at Chicago on Nov. i.
Putnam patriot., 1922-11-24
CLUB HOLDS WHIST

Monday evening. the Women's Democratic Club of Putnam held a meeting at the club rooms on Mar shall street. after which they had a party of whist. The frst prize. 8 sweet grass basket. was won by Mrs. Eva Bonneville; the second prize, a flet dolly. was won by Mrs. Albertina Knoll, and the consolation prize was won by Mrs Helen Kearney. Refresh menls were served by the refresh. meut committee. and a good time was enjoyed by all present
 The next meeting will be held in the club rooms on Marshall street, Dec. {.
Putnam patriot., 1922-11-24
PLEASE HELP
Patriot Seeks Cooperation of Ad- veriisers and Correspondents
 Next Week

0wnr to Thanksgiving Day next Thursday. The Patriot force will have one day less in which to rct Fridays paper Co press And for this reason advertisers and corres- nandents will help a great deal f they will cooperate hy having m
 Che first instance. advertisements ready early in the week. and h the second ease. by mailing news let ttrs to The Patriot one day earlier than usual The Patriot wiH ap- pseeiate greatly these tw0 faYars.
Putnam patriot., 1922-11-24
JOHN BYRNE IMPROVED
Bank commis.ioner. Iu With Pneu. moHia, Pronounced Out of Danger

The many friends of Bank Com missioner John B. Bvrue af Putnam are delighted Co hear that he is en- treIy gut of danger and on the speedy road ta recovery from his critical at taek If pneumonia. Commissioner bErHe became seriously if last Friday and Was removed from his room a. the Hotel HeahIeu. Hartford. to Ss Francis Hospital. that city. One of the nurses n attendance apon him Was his sister Miss Isabelle Byrne. su- HefiuteHdeut uf the Sioan Maternity Hospital. New York City Miss Ka5b- erinc Byrue and Daniel Bene haze visited their brother several times n Che past week. and today visited hm again at the hospital
Putnam patriot., 1922-11-24
THREE RIBS BROKEN
 IN MISHAP MONDAY
Prosper Vegiard Sustains Pain. ful But Not Serious Hurts
 In Accident
Red Gross Auto Runs Down We'll.
 Known Putnam Barber

Encouraging reports continue tu come from the bedside of Prosper Ne- giard of Putnam. who became q pa- tient al the Day Kimball Hospital ear ly Monday morning when he was In- jured by being struck by che runabout of the Putnam Red Gross Public Nars- ing Service. driven by Mss eecelia Lessard. visiting nurse AIr Nee.ard sustained a severe scalp wound. three broken ribs. and several cuts and bruises of painful character His nerves slsa received a severe shock. His condition today was stated at the hospital to be as good as can be eX- pected. all things considered He was apparently not internally hurt. and today he .s regarded as not in serious condition
 Struck While Crossing Street
 Ii was about 90 o'clock Monday morning that the accident happened al the corner of Main and Union streets Mr Yegiard was crossing the street from the Church Clothing Com pany side and Miss Lessard was driv- ing her ear into Onion street Her car was not proceeding at a rapid rate. and f is said that she sounded the horn Mr. Vegiard was struck. knocked down and dragged a score of feet. He WAS taken to the hospital in the ambulance.
 Mr. Vegiard is a barber by trade. and one of the most widely known men n Che city Of late he has been active in restocking local brooks with trout and woodlands with pheasants
Putnam patriot., 1922-11-24
W. K. (. MEMBERS CONDUCT
 ANOTHER or THEIR SOCIALs

The social and whist by the W R. C.. held at the home of Mrs. Ella Hall, Walnut street. Friday evening. Nov. IT, was 8 success. Seven tables were filled. Mrs Belle Liard had the high est score, and Mrs. Sadie Talbot the lowest. Refreshments were served and a social hour enjoyed. Another whist will be announced soon.
Putnam patriot., 1922-11-24
THE FIRST SNOW

At exactly TO o'clock this morn ing, Nov. 24, winter appeared truly in Putnam when s few warning and desultory flakes of snow fell into Union Square Snow was also re- ported as covering some of the hills that are visible to the north of Putnam.
Putnam patriot., 1922-11-24
MRS. JOLLY TO UNDERGO
 OPERATION AT HOSPITAL

Mrs. Joseph Jolly, who has been in poor health for some time at her home on the River Road. was removed to the Day Kimball Hospital yesterday. suffering from gallstones. Arrangr- ments were being made during the day to operate.
Putnam patriot., 1922-11-24
WILL AUCTION OFF
 ST. ONCE BUILDING
Savings Bank Prepares Way For Erection of New Main
 Street Home
To Occupy Temporary Quarters In
 Tatem Block. Union Street

Temporary quarters in the fatem block, Union street. have been seeur. ed by the Putnam Savings Bank fhe institution will move its effects to this new location over the next weekend and after Monday. Dee 1, will do business there until it's new building Is ready for occupancy
 The savings bank Is forced Co move just at this time because of altera. tions now being made on the First National Bank. the upstairs floor of which the savings bank occupies The temporary quarters the savings bank will occupy on and after Dee. i are on the second floor of the Tatem block. upstairs over the Putnam Hard. ware X Mill Supply Corp, and across the hall from the Red Cross rooms.
 To Sell Building al Auction
 II Is also announced that the St. 0nEe building on Main street will be sold at public auction on Saturday, Dee le It is understood that the structure must be moved or torn down by the first Of the New Year. t Is on this site that the bank is to erect new. modern. architocturaliy hand some and we'll appointed building and will occupy the ground floor as its new banking home.
 Present occupants of the building including Bates Electric shop, Gar ceau the tailor, Mirou's barber shop and others, have no immediate remoY. al plans. proprietors of these places of business being engrossed at present fn seeking desirable new locations.
 Arcanum Club Members Worry
 Arcanum Club members. who have the upstairs part Of the building, have talked the matter over informally There Is the feeling that because SO many of the members are Elks there is small chance of keeping the club alive in view of the forthcoming re- moval to new quarters, with the pros. pect of higher rent and other addi. tional expenses. There is, however, a powerful sentiment against permit ting the club Co die, and there is d possibility that concerted action will be taken shortly to keep the organiza- ton together and reestablishmeut in new quarters.
Putnam patriot., 1922-11-24
CENTURY OLD LADY PREPARES OWN MEAL
Mrs. Anna kilday Celebrates Tooth Birthday By Cooking
 Breakfast
Reads Without Glasses. Hearinl
 Excellent. and Mind Still Keen

Mrs Anna Catherine Klday Of 50 Man street court. Putnam observed her Tooth birthday last Saturday. And hn Way ef convincing her relatives if particular and Che world la general that her years do not weigh heavy on her' shoulders. she insisted on frying her own errs for breakfast. and to prevent any chance of indigestion b. ing induced he inaetion after her meal. she did quite q bit of work about the house During the day, Mrs kilday received brief calls from her neiehhors. and her children and Erund- children called te extend their feliei- tatjons Despite her ripe age and the natural weakening of the body that comes with each advancing year. Mrs kllday bore up well under the strain of playing hostess lt was a happy oe cusion for her and for all wbe did all they could Co fll her cup of joy tu overtiowing
 Born In New York State
 l. was on Nov. lS. ls22. that Ms. Kiiday was born in Sampsonville. N '. On that eveutful occasion there was no telephone in the house to sum mon the doctor Such an instrument was not dreamed about then. Nor was there any telegraph office in the village. to send the good news Co dis. tant relatives. II wasn't until lS4i that such an instrument was used pub. Hely m America
 Mrs kilday grew Co young woman. hood in her home town. where she se cured what education she could in the winter from the learned people of the place. willing Co give instruction Co the children of the community In the spring. summer and fall she had tg help about the farm
 When K years of age Mrs kildaS was first married. becoming the bride of Anthony Eskiburg, to whom thre, children were born. two being twins The couple worked in factory near Sampsonville. where Mrs kllday was employed as rubber shoe maker, if which art she became expert
 Husband Is Murdered
 The family moved from one place ta another. as the opportunity to earn better livelihood presented itself and eventually Mir and Mrs EskiburH became located at Colchester l. wa. here that a great tragedy entered the life Of the wife, for during 6 quarrel over a tenement her husband was u,pf dered. One of the men involved in Che crime escaped to the native eoun. try. while the other was arrested His
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Putnam patriot., 1922-11-24
ELECT MIR. JOHNSON,
 DECLINES TO SERVE
Common Council Names Him. Despite His Protests, as
 Alderman-at-Large
City Fathers Hope to Prevail Upon
 Him 10 Accept

Although Alderman John C. John son was unanimously elected by the common council, at the special meet ing Monday evening, to be alderman at-large. succeeding Victor Ghapde-
Putnam patriot., 1922-11-24
Plan sueees.or's Election
SEES MAJESTIC"
Lueiua P. Merriam Sees Worlds Big
 gest Ship In Boston Drydoek

While the Majestic" of the White Star line. and the worlds greatest yes sell was in the government drydoek a. Boston last week for oyerhauling pur- poses, one of the visitors who inspect ed the ship was Lucius P. Merriam of Putnam. The Majestic" spent three days in Boston. as the government dock was the only one in the world large enough Co accommodate her Thousands tried to board her. but few were successful
Putnam patriot., 1922-11-24

There will be a social dance in Odd Fenows hall on Thanksgiving eve, Nov. 29. The affair is under the aus piees of the Daughters of Rebekah. and the proceeds will go toward the phonograph fund of the lodge.
Putnam patriot., 1922-11-24
MOTHER IS BURIED,
 FATHER SOON DIES
Joseph Belanger Succumbs Three Hours After His
 Wife'S Funeral
Death. Heavy BIow Fan. on Weu. Known Putnam French Family

Death struck heavy blow on a Well=kuoWu Putnam French fumjly Che past week. when Joseph Belaneer. 62. of at9 Church street. was called Co rest about three hours after his wife, Mrs 0dile BelauEer. Cd. had heon laid 4 rest lH St Mary cemetery The two deaths ia the family within a week were q ercat blow to their sons and daughters and other relatives, all of whom are receiving the sympathy and condolences of their many friends tn their double sorrow.
 Mir and Mrs. Belanger had been residents of Putnam for the past sew en years. and for i6 years before that had made their home iu Danielson. They were a hard working. earnest, devoted couple. and had the respect of ali who knew them Roth were ma tives ef Canada, but had spent the greater part af their lives in this eoun- Cry
 Employees of Local Mill
 Both Mir and Mrs Belanger were employees. on n short time schedule. of the Putnam Manufacturing Company. Mrs BelanEer sustained a shock iaet Friday and death followed quickly. the end coming on Sunday Mir. Belan- ger was stricken critically ili last Thursday, the day after his wife sns- tained n shock He died shortly after noon on Tuesday.
 The funeral of Mrs Belanger was held at 9.3o o'clock Tuesday, a sol emn high mass of requiem being eclc brated at St Mary's church with the following priests as officers Rev Fr. Charles F. Bedard. celehrant. Rev Fr Adricn Dykeman. deacon. and Rev Fir Arthur Routhier. sub-deaeon. Burial was in St Mafy's cemetery
 Tell Husband of Wife. Death
 The husband was appraised of the death of his wife and at his request her body was borne past his bedroom door. that he might see her as she rested in her casket Barely three hours after the funeral services for ars. Belanger, her husband died.
 Eleven children were born to tbe couple. seven of whom survive to mourn their loss. They are as fol- lows Mrs, Emma Hauquetto, Attn wauean; George Relangef. Lowell Mrs 6eoreiama Blanchard, Putnam Mrs. Laura rurcotte. Putnam, Mrs. Jennie Vandale. Providence; Mrs. Rosa Leyeeque, Putnam, and Norbert BelanRer. Woonsocket Mrs. Belau- ger leaves four brothers and one sis ter. and two brothers survive Mir. Be lanRer.
Putnam patriot., 1922-11-24

A daughter born Nov. 2s. at Mont clair. Mass. to Mr and Mrs. Ernest r. Figenbaum, make Mir and Mrs. Joseph C. Koch, Putnam, grandpae- ents.
Putnam patriot., 1922-11-24
eHAUTAUoUA COMING
First of Entertainments to Be Given
 Tomorrow Afternoon

Putnam's Winter chautaaqua series If entertainments opens tomorrow af ternoon in Union hall Two programs q day will be presented on tomorrow Monday and Tuesday Sunday after noon at o'clock there will be sa- cred concert at Che Secondi6ougreEa- tional church. Chancellor George H. Bradford will speak and there will be selections by the popular operatic company, which IS to entertain to- morrow evening.
 This seasons Junior Ghautauqua leader Is Miss Emily Montgomery. The children will have their first play time tomorrow afternoon
 Tickets Sell We'll
 At the guarantors' meeting We'd nesday night. reports were given on the sale of tickets. Many season tick cts have been sold, but the goal has not yet been reached No tickets sold after o'clock tomorrow afternoon will count to the credit of the guar antors, SO everyone Is urged to buy before that hour. Dr. Pease, D. 5. Gilbert. N. F. Moss, (. Nj. Elliott, H. C. Bradford and others downtown have tickets to sell.
 Largely through the active work of Rev. John (. Stoddard. large nun Der of children of the Children's Home will receive Junior Ghautauqua tick cts, paid for 5y generous hearted local people
Putnam patriot., 1922-11-24

laine. who was elected mayor last week. Mr Johnson has not yet aaali- fled for the office by taking the oath. Officially he remains alderman from Ward One and 1t Is reported that be will not accept the office Co which he was elected by the council.
 Urged to Accept
 Members of the council did their best to prevail upon Mir. Johnson to accept the office. but he maintained the position that he would not be act ing fairly with the city and it's voters by SO doing, because his business takes him out of town a good deal of the week He affirmed that the al- derman -at-large should be someone who is in the city most of the time, that he might be always at the beck and call of the mayor
 His fellow aldermen declared they appreciated this fact and despite his absence from the city for SO much of the time. they wanted him Co be the right hand man of the mayor for several reasons. including the expert counsel he is able to bring to the aid of the chief executive because of Mir Johnson's long years of experience with city matters as a member of the council.
 Regardless of his continued insist ence that he could not accept. the council elected him to the office.
 Plan Suceessor's Election
 The council adjourned afterward and at the direction of Mayor Chapde- laine, City Clerk Thomas Ryan called special meeting for Dee. for the purpose of electinR an alderman from Ward One. the council being confident that Mir Johnson will be prevailed up on to accept the alderman-at-large post Should be accept, the council win elect q Republican from Ward One to take Mir Johnson's place.
Putnam patriot., 1922-11-24
SELLS ANCIENT INN
 AT THOMPSON HILL
E. :. Backus Closes Deal With F. w. Bliss Involving Yer
 non Stiles Inn
Hostelry Rich In Local Historic Ia- tcrest.-Lafayette Once a Guest

Papers have been signed and today the famous Vernon Stiles inn at Thompson passes from the ownership of r. S. Eackus to r Warren Bliss of East Providence. This transfer of the old hostelry, now well over 100 years old. is of widespread interest. for the place is rich in local historic lore and has extended hospitality Co many fa- nous men lt .s reported that the purchase price of the property was about Ss.o00
 The new owner of the Inn plans ex- tensive alterations on Che building. particularly in the interior it will be modernized throughout. it is stated, yet care will be exercised Co retain many of the features that give it dis tinction. when compared with the uz- aal run ef Inns found in communities such as Thompson Town. Refurnish- ing the Inn throughout. k also includ- ed in the plans ef the new owner, who operates fashionable hostelry at Falmouth. Mass.
 Wood Carvings Beautiful
 The Vernon Stiles Inn can hardly be cited as a model of architectural beauty. yet there k n certain charm about it that is alluring. In its inter- for there are carvings that excite the admiration of the visitor who appre- ciates such things. In the days of long ago. when there were no rail roads and when the state coaches used Co dash ID Co the Inn door. 1t must have been q place of great excitement and bu tie. The Inn stands on the state highway. which was the old Bos- ton Go Hartford and Providence to Springfield turnpikes. over which the stages used to travel
 To the Inn came many famous men. not the least of whom was Lafayette. His stay at the hostelry was eommem- orated years later by the creation of a sign on which was depicted Lafsy- cite sitting in his coach at the front of the Inn This sign has continued to hang in front of the Inn and k quite as famous as the Inn itself.
 Numerous Men Ran Inn
 There have been numerous land lords of the Inn. get it has always re- talned ita original name. after is own Ter and hnapitahle host Josiah Stiles. pioneer pork packer of Chicago. a na- tive of Thompson and son of the first landlord of the Inn, sold the hostelry Co Deacon George Crosby He con dueted the hotel for many years. eventually selling to Cornelius V. Ghapn. who was host at the Inn for 20 years. lt was l6 years ago that Mf Backus bought the property. He ran it for year, but after that leased it to several men, one after the other. who managed the place.
 The new owner Is Co formally take possession of the Inn on Dee. Q.
Putnam patriot., 1922-11-24

Albert Perreault, son of Mrs. Am anda Perreault, has returned from two weeks automobile trip through Canada
Putnam patriot., 1922-11-24

George N. Andrews, G5 years old, died at Goodyear Thursday, Nov. z3. The funeral will be Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock
Putnam patriot., 1922-11-24
RING FIRE ALARM,
 STEAL MANS AUTO
Thieves Make Clean Getaway With John Gahan's
 Car
Police Uncover No Trace of Missing
 Machine or of the Robbers

No trace of the automobile of John u. Gahun of Main street. which was stolen early Sunday morning from Union Square. has vel been found by the local or state police, who have worked on the ease The thieves have apparently completely covered their movements and shrouded their identi' ty in mystery There is little hope to- day that the ear will be recovered.
 The ear was taken from the garage at the Gshan home by Mir Gahan's sons. Ralph and John. when they. aa members of the fire department. re- sponded to the sounding of Box g on Woodstock avenue. after ! o'clock Sunday morning. They left the ma. chine in front of the railroad station. The fremen discovered no fire in the vicinity of Box 32 and they conclud- ed that it was false alarm.
 Find Auto Has Disappeared
 Men and apparatus returned Co the fire station and some time later, when Messrs. Gahan went out to get their fathers car and drive home, il was no where to be seen. Search of the im- mediate vicinity did not bring it to light The police were notified and the investigation that has been com tinued all week, was immediately be- gun
 Several clues were carefully iuVes- tigated by the officers. but their ef- forts proved fruitless. There is the feeling that the false alarm and the stealing of the automobile have a di- rect connection and were participated in by those who planned the scheme to make away with the Gahan auto mobile But Co date none Of the eul- prits have been apprehended or their whereabouts determined.
 The auto was not insured against theft
Putnam patriot., 1922-11-24
NO APPROPRIATION
 FOR WAR MEMORIAL
City Council Did Not Act on Matter, as Suggested This
 Week
Something, However. Should Be Done,
 Patriotic Residents Assert

Agitation by The Patriot of the old subject of a permanent memorial te be erected in Putnam in recognition of those who fought and died in the World War, developed the assertion this week that the city council had voted a sum of money for this purpose and that a committee of its member had made an investigation and report ed
 This statement interested The Pa. triot reporter and he looked into the matter. Going to official sources, be found that although there was talk of an appropriation for bronze tablet to be erected on che lawn of the See ond Congregational church, no money was ever appropriated. either by town or city.