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Putnam patriot., 1922-04-07
MARX OFF PARKING STALLS
 IN CITY DOWNTOWN SECTION

To save every inch of the limited parking space in the downtown sec ton of the city, Captain of Police Delage yesterday (Thursday) had workmen on the job painting the as- phalt on Union Square, marking off stalls" into which operators of mo- tor vehicles will be required to drive their cars. Signs are 10 be put up at Union street. informing everyone that horse-drawn vehicles only are to De parked on this short street, thus mak- ing available a convenient and exelus- i've place for farmers visiting town to leave their outfits for as long period as they desire
Putnam patriot., 1922-04-07
IS HURT
 IN AUTO ACCIDENT
No. Grosveaordale Wrestler Is Thrown From Bicycle
 Thigh and Arm Fractured

Al. Lundstrom of North Grosvenor- dale, the widely known wrestler sus tained a compound fracture of the right thigh, a fracture of the left fore arm, and a chest injury about O. clock this fFriday morning near the state line at Perryville. when he was run into and thrown from the bicycle he was riding 10 work by an automo- bile operated by a Wilsonville-Web- ster jitney man said to be a Mr. Brown.
 Al was attended by Dr. Sullivan of Webster, who ordered him taken to St. Vineent's Hospital. Worcester. where he is now patient Whether Al. sustained broken rib or two in the accident. is question that will be determined by X-Ray pictures
 Though be is painfully hurt. his in juries are not regarded as of a serious
Putnam patriot., 1922-04-07
MANHASSET BAND TO GIVE
 CONCERTS DURING SUMMER

That the Manhasset Mill Band will give series of concerts during the coming summer, at different points in Putnam, is the present plan of the musicians, according to Henry Gaud- cite, leader of the band. who also an nounees that the first rehearsal will be held next week Wednesday night, April 12 Hammond Hall is the meet ing place. All members of the band are expected to be present and an in- vitation is extended to other musicians of the city and vicinity, who care to join the band, to report next Wednes- day evening.
Putnam patriot., 1922-04-07
THE STORY OF CALVARY"
cantats to Be Rendered By Baptist
 Choir, Assisted By A. P. Burns

Palm Sunday afternoon. at 5 o. clock. a vesper service will be held in the Baptist church. Woodstock ave nue. when large chorus choir, assist ed by Prof. A. ?. Burns of Danielson, baritone, and director of the chorus, will present "The Story of Calvary, !" by Schneider.
 4 mems. chorus. ladies quartet, solos by Mir. Burns. will be features Of the cantata Merton W. Ames, church organist, will be unable to play on account of an injury to his hand. Mrs. S. H. Perry Of Danielson, who has been heard here before, will there fore be the organist. 4 silver offering will be taken.
Putnam patriot., 1922-04-07
FAMOUS POMFRET
 RESIDENCE BURNS
"The Bowers," Linked With Whistler and Louise Chan
 dler Moulton, Destroyed
Lack of Water Renders Fire Depart
 ment Aid useless

With several hundred people stand ing by helpless owing to the lack of any water supply, "Tbe Ba@ers, - owned by Harry II. Smith. and one Of the oldest and best known houses in Pomfret, burned to the ground Wed nesday morning, only two stark chim. neys remaining where before stood a residence that played an important part in the town and social life of Pomfret, having been assoemtei with the lives of such famous pomfret resi- dents as James MeNeil WhistleY, Louise Chandler Moulten, and maay others.
 Shortly after 10 o'clock Wednesday morning, while walking up the West road beyond Dr. Overlook residence at the Corners, James Hickey disco4s cred the roof of the house adre. He first notified Mrs. James Ryan and Mrs Louis Euyrard who lived in the house and who at the moment were busy with their household aifass Neighbors were called and aa alarm sent in for the Putnam fire depart ment. which reached Che house 20 minutes later.
 Al first the fire made such slow progress that il was believed that by the formation of a bucket brigade t could easily be extinguished. Water could not be secured quickly enough and within short time the ffe had eaten into the upper ealls of the house. and it was seen that it was i'm possible to save the upper floors. W efk was concentrated aH ramovine the property belonging to Mf and Mrs. Ryun and Mr. and Mrs. Euvrard and this was accomplished without great difficulty. as the fee starting on the roof burned slowly downward, floor by floor, until at the end of two hours and a half the blazing frame work fell into the cellar.
 Aside from q few stationary pieces of furniture, neither of tine tenants lost many of their possessions. Mr Smith. the owner of the house, how ever. who resides in a small bungalow on the grounds of "The Bowers" lost much valuable clothing and furniture that was stored in the attic.
 "The Bowers' stood on the West road just next to the residence of Fa- ther J. J. Elty, which was the boyhood home of the artist Whistler. Here during the time that the house was oc- cupied by Captain Bowers. retired sea captain who settled in Pomfret, it was the scene of many parties and en- tertainments which were attended by Whistler, Louise Chandler Moulton, and others who were spending their school days in Pomfret.
 .The Bowers" was built in 1880 by Dr. Hiram. father of Judge George Holt of New York City and Wood stock. In 1886 it was sold to Captain Perry Bowers, who after an active and life at sea, spent his lat CT life in Pomfret. The heirs of Cap tain Bowers sold the place to the late Charles W. Grosveuor, who occupied It for some years l. was later sold to Mir. Smith. and has had various occu- pants since. Miss Elinor Mathewson occupied the house few years ago, following the burning of the old house at Fox Hill Farm, which burned in fire almost identical to that which destroyed "The Bow ars.'
Putnam patriot., 1922-04-07
TWO ACCIDENTS
Three Putnam Owned Cars Figure ll
 Mishaps Over We.k-End

Two automobile accidents were re- ported to the police over the weekend and while the ears that figured in them were damaged, no one was declared to have been hurt.
 Ernest Kent drove his car against the curb at the corner of Bridge and Church streets. Saturday afternoon. to avoid colliding with another machine, and as a result a wheel on the Kent auto was smashed.
 The other accident occurred on School street. near the corner of May street Ii involved the ears of Julius Carlson and A. D. Marion, both of Putnam. The Marion truck was re- ported as quite badly smashed.
Putnam patriot., 1922-04-07
REV. N. B. BURTON
 COMING TO PUTNAM
Succeeds Rev. :. J. A. Rock In Methodist Episcopal Church
 Pastorate
Comes From Rhode Island Parish
 Other County Appointments

Rev Nathan B Burton, who has been assigned 10 the Methodist Epis- copal church Of Putnam as pastor to succeed Rev S. j. A. Rock. comes here from Arnold's Mills. R. L, vil- laee close by Woonsoeket and Cum herland Hill, where he has been sery- ing as pastor of the Methodist church there
 He was born at Woodbury. Conn. being descended from ancestors who have made their home in America for many generations. He received his early education in the district schools of his native town, and he attended
Putnam patriot., 1922-04-07
JUDGE HOLT UNDERGoEs
 VERY SERIOUS OPERATION

Judge George Holt of New York City and Woodstock underwent a very serious operation at the New York Hospital on Tuesday last and is reported as being in very critical condition. Owing to Judge Holts ad- vanced age-he is 79 years old,--his progress is regarded with some alarm among his relatives and friends. Mrs. Holt has been n throughout the win fer months.
Putnam patriot., 1922-04-07
COUNCILMEN VOTE
 FORLADDER TRUCK
Special City Meeting Is Called For One Week From Next
 Monday, April l7
Busy April Meeting of City Fathers
 Produces Much Discussion

Opportunity will be offered for q third time. by unanimous vote of the common council at the meeting Tues day night. for taxpayers to say wheth= CT or not they will purchase new motor driven hook and ladder for the Putnam fire department. The alder men voted to call special city meet ing on Monday. April IT, when the question to be voted on from a. m. to 3 D. m. will be Shall S7500 be ap. propriated to buy a motor hook and ladder truck?"
 The resignation of Clifford Trahan as member of the fire police force was read and accepted. On recon. mendation of the committee on fire department, John Ryan of Pomfrei street. an ex-service man, was elected a member of the Hook and Ladder fire company. Alderman Labby stated that this completed the company ros. ter.
 Aldernian Dean brought up the time worn question of garbage eollee- ton in the city, declaring that the matter was one that had failed to re ceive action at the hands of the eoun- cil. year after year. He affirmed that it ought not to be put off and put off but that something should be done about it.
Putnam patriot., 1922-04-07
MALCOLM Nj. WILEY WINS
 COLUMBIA FELLOWSHIP

It is most pleasing to his Putnam friends to know that Malcolm Mac donald Wiley has for the second time received a fellowship at Columbia University. IL will be also remem- bered that he graduated two years ago from Clark University. Worees- ter with the highest honors of his class Mr. Wiley expects to be in Putnam in June for the summer vaea- tion.
Putnam patriot., 1922-04-07

Dr. E. F. Perry of the Putnam Chess and Checker Club has been no- tified that Louis Ginsberg, who claims the world championship in checkers. is in a position to eome-to Putnam on Friday night. April 21, to give an ex- hibition. Doubtless the club will ar- range to have Mir. Ginsberg come here and demonstrate his remarkable skill, but no definite arrangements have so far been arranged for the event.
Putnam patriot., 1922-04-07
PATRIOT TO BE PUBLISHED
 ON THURSDAY NEXT WEEK

The Putnam Patriot office will be elosed on Good Friday and will not reopen until the followins Monday morning. The Patriot will make its appearance next week on Thurs day. April 1S, instead of Friday Advertisers will help materially by having their copy ready as e8rIy ia the week as possible.
Putnam patriot., 1922-04-07

According to statistics printed in the latest report of the Connecticut Public Library committee, the five oldest libraries are Pomfret, l793 North Canaan, 1891; Rocky Hill f794; Coventry, 1907, and kensing- ton, 1929.
 The Otis Library. Norwich. was in eorporated by Joseph Otis in 1851.
Putnam patriot., 1922-04-07
AGENT BOYS HOST
 AT DINNER PARTY
Guests Include Manhasset Mfg. Go. Executives and All
 Overseers
Menu Is Printed on Tire Fabric
 Speakers Talk "Cet-Togethcr"

The ''get-to together" spirit was the keynote of the dinner rendered last Saturday evening at the Putnam Inn by Agent Robert W Boys of the Man hasset Manufacturing Co.,, to the ex- ecutivcs and overseers of the concern. Incidentally the event marked the close of the first year of Mir Boys service as agent of this large Putnam mill
 The postprandial program was car ried out under the direction of W. M- Vermilye. treasurer of the Manhasset Company, and he proved a postmaster in the role of toastmaster President r. " Iivesey was unable to be pres ent, but R. II. Ballou. vice president. spoke in his behalf During his brief address he eomplimented highly the accomplishment of Agent Boys dur ing his first year as active head of the local mill, and he outlined some of the problems that the concern has been uD against during the readjustment peri od
 1ktHN Rt9Hs H. ss T fttA 'Af AAAAtetAtt and paymaster of the company; Will liam r. Penny, plant engineer; and NJ. J. Hogan, overseer of spinning, were also among the others who spoke In all cases the manifold advantages of the 'get-together" spirit among executives and employees, was em- phasized, concrete examples being cited. Besides those already mention ed the following were present at the dinner: John Hanton, assistant super intendent; William Pigeon. overseer of weaving; Benjamin Holden, card ing overseer; John Levalley, overseer of twisting; Peter Martin, oyerseer of the finishing department; F. D. Thayer. overseer of the shipping de- partment; George Boys, overseer of earding. night shift; Alfred cloutier. overseer of weaving, night shift; Mat thew Kearney, overseer of twisting. night shift.
 Agent Boys Surprises Em
 A souvenir of the occasion was the menu and program of ceremonies. which was found at each place at the festive board The menu and pro- gram were printed on combed egyp- tian fabric that is manufactured at the Manhasset mill, Agent Boys weav- ing the fabric himself, secretly, in forming no one of his plans. The idea, unique and appropriate one for the occasion, made a decided hit Incidentally it Is said that everyone minutely inspected the fabric for flaws to "get something on" Agent Boys. But the material was declared perfect-which the officials say is the dominant characteristic of all the goods turned out at the Manhassst mill here.
Putnam patriot., 1922-04-07
Thurston Reports Attempt
 70 Burn Central Fire Station
SOAKED WALLS OF BUILDING WITH KERo-
 SEINE AND SET FIRE WHICH BURNED OUT WITHOUT MUCH DAMAGE
Might Have Caused Loss of Thousands of Dollars of City Prop
 erty.-Invesig gation to Be Conducted Rigidy.

Tint genuine attempt was made on or before March 20, to destroy hv fire the central fire station on Union Square, Putnam. was disclosed by Chief Ralph Thurston Co the common council at the meeting Tuesday night. That his statement oceasioned great surprise among city officials and oth- CTS present who were not aware of the attempted arson, would be putting it mildly. The announcement served as sort of miniature bomb explosion, and set tongues Co wageing all ways for Sunday The official report of the affair was placed on file. but the in vestigation into the matter continues in an endeavor to find out. if possible, who was responsible for the act.
 Woodwork Soaked With Kerosene
 Strong measures were taken to make sure that the fire got away to d good start when the matches were ap- piled. for considerable kerosene was used Woodwork in the basement of the fire station, in the room where suppers have been served. WIS satnf ated with the inflammable fluid. and as indicating how freely the oil was used, one today Is struck, on going into the room, with the powerful odor of ker- osenc
 There is no question whatever that preparations were made to gee the fee a good start by putting kerosene on the woodwork Not only WAS this done. but the fire was actually started. On two sides of the room there Is a burned area at least foei square, the flames having eaten away the wood work and gotten into the partitions.
 Damage Not Extensive
 This was the extent of the damage done by Che fire and the further mys- tery of the affair Is how in heaven tho ire went out. instead of spreading
Putnam patriot., 1922-04-07
GIVES 1000 TO DAY KImBALL
Uncle of Dr.. R. (. Paine Makes
 Generous Gift to Hospital

The Day Kimball Hospital dur ing the past week has received from Dr. Albert G. Paine of Pasa- dena, Cal, "A gift of ST ,000 in cash which is to be added to the general purchases fund. It will be noted that this gift Is not to be added to the hospitals deficiency fund. which still lacks nearly thousand dollars of the Si0.000 needed.
Putnam patriot., 1922-04-07
Discuss Garbage Question

Alderman Dean started something in mild way His position was heart. fly seconded by Mir. Johnson, who declared it to be his opinion that the garbage collection question was the most serious now confronting the city. Mayor Macdonald affirmed that he did not agree with Mr. Johnson, the mayor saying that he believed that the lack of sewer connections in cer tain streets of the city was presenting a grave situation and one that was paramount from a health standpoint. However. it was agreed that both
 Continued on Page Four)
Putnam patriot., 1922-04-07

Pastor Of Methodist Church Woudbury High school.
 In 1916 he graduated from Brown University and graduated from Bos- ton University School of Theology in i919 Mir Burton has held pastorates in Upton. Mass; Berkeley, k. L. and Arnold's Mills. R. |
 Married Tn June, 1919
 On June 24, 1919. he married Miss Ruth Wakefield of Providence, R. l., a graduate of Brown University, class of 1918. Mir Burton is a man in his early thirties
 Rev. Mir Rock, who leaves the local parish after three and one-half years service, has been transferred 10 the Second Street Methodist Episcopal church. New Bedford. He anticipated leaving today. His family will occu- py tenement in this city until after school closes. that the childreu's stud ies may not be disturbed The par sonage on Grove street will be vacated directly.
Putnam patriot., 1922-04-07
Mdqe ReSerueS Decision In
 Rich ,S2O,OOO Damage Suit
cPoWD IN SUPERIOR COURT ROOM PUTNAM, HEARS TESTIMONY OF SON AGAINST FATHER IN
 CASE INVOLVING PARTNERSHIP
Gear Rich Claims He Has Equal Share In Local StoeParents
 Say He Has No Interest In It.

report Was ever filed. The last if9eH- tory of the business he remembered was S31.000 He testified that all loans secured on notes signed by his father were paid from the profits of the store.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1922-01-18
WESLEY ILLNESSES

Bornto Mr.. and Mrs Engman Engh
baby girl on December 20.
Miss Leona Grimsrud returned to
her home in Viroqua after weeks
visit here with friends.
Miss Agnes Lien is again back to
her duties at the Holman store follow
ing an extended absence.
The Misses Martha and Cornelia
Rude entertained number OF girl
friends on Wednesday evening.
Mrs. Fink and little son Robert is
spending a few weeks with her par
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. Ole Klevseth. 8
Mr.. and Mrs. Math Skaugh enter
tanned their children at New Years
dinner at their Timber coulie home.
Miss Stella johnson left for La
Crosse ON Wednesday of last week to
resume work at the Grandview hospi-
tai.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Erickson and
children spent Sunday at the home of
Mr.. and Mrs. Pete Erickson at Coon
Valley.
Miss Harriet Grimsrud of Yiroqua,
spent the fore part Of the week here
with her uncle and aunt, Mr.. and Mrs.
]. 7. Hage.
Mr.. and Mrs. E. R. Nichos of viro-
Qua, came Friday and remained over
the weekend with their daughter,
Mrs. Reuben Hagen and family.
Miss Thelma Rogue returned last
Monday to her school duties at Wau-
wautosa, after spending the vacation
with her parents, DR.. and Mrs. s. B.
Rogue.
AxeI Nestingen, dentistry student
at Marquette University, Milwaukes,
spent the holiday vacation with his
parents, Mr. and Mrs. T. E. Nestingen.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1922-01-18
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Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1922-01-18
sixtieth Wedding Anniversary

One of the most unique and at the
same time one o. the most enjoyable
events recorded in the history of our
community, occurred at the home of
Mr.. James Feight, ST., which was no
less an occurrence than the reunion
of tine entire family, all the sons and
Daughters, many OF the grandchildren
and great grandchildren, and goodly
number of old time acquaintance and
neighbors to celebrate the sixtieth
wedding anniversary of this dearly
loved father and mother and highly
esteemed neighbor and friend, Mr..
James Feight, ST., and Attilla DAN
iels Feight, who had just passed the
sixtieth milestone in their married
life without accident or misfortune
Uncle Jim and Aunt Tillie, as they
are Familiarity known, were privileged
once more to sit at the table and en-
joy a splendid repast with not one of
their nine children absent, the first
privilege of this character afforded
them in more than twenty-five years.
There were present at the table: Mr..
James Feight, Sr., and wife, George
Feight, Hattie MRS. N. ID. Marvin i,
William Feight, James II. Feight, Jr.,
Eta Mrs. Fl. B. Mattesonl, Ina MRS.
0. H. Gunther), Clara Mrs. Lester
Davis), Carrie MRS. Chris Brill, and
Hartford Feight
Among those from out of town who
were present and assisted to make
the occasion memorable were: Mr..
and Mrs. Lester Davis and family,
Mr.. and Mrs. Kirkpatrick and family.
of Reedsburg, Wis, Mrs. N. d. Mar
win, Mrs. o. H. Gunther, James IA.
Feight Jr., and Mrs Corning Of Gram
don, Mrs. Eta Matteson of I.aVaIle.
Mr.. Hartford Feight and family and
Donald Ennis of Wonewoe, Mr.. and
Mrs. Floyd Sharp and family of Phil
lips and Mrs. Edna Brand Of Baraboo.
-Hillsboro Sentry.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1922-01-18
First publication january IL, 1928
Notice OF Application for Final Settlement
PROBATE NOTICE

STATE OF WISCONSIN,, COUNII COUhI
VERNON COUNTY-IN PROBATE
In the matter Of the estate of james Fore
man deceased
On reading and fling the application of
Carl Walter representing among other things
that he has fully administered the said estate
and praying that time and place be fixed for
examining and allowing his account of his
administration and that the residue Of the said
estate be assigned to such persons as are by
law entitled to the same.
It is ordered that said application be heard
before this court at regular term thereof
70 be held at the probate Office, in the city
Of Viroqua, on the 7th day of February, 1922.
at 10 o'clock a. m.
And it is further ordered that notice of the
time and place of examining and allowing
said account. and of assigning the residue
of said estate. be given to all persons interest
ed, by publication of a copy of this order, for
three successive weeks in the Vernon County
Censor, a newspaper published in said Coun-
ty. before the day fixed for said hearing.
Dated this 9th day of January, 1922.
By the Court. d. o. Mnhoney. County Judge.
Smith & Moen, Attorneys.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1922-01-18

day, the two former renewing for the
Censor while here
Guests at the Herb Weavill home
at Christmas time were Ben Heavren,
Percy Davis, Archie Weber and fam
lies. The ladies are a sister and two
nieees Of Mr.. Weavill.
Leonard Seland left on Monday
for Hillsboro where he win take the
shop foremanship Of A. H. Dahl &
Cos. Ford garage there under Sterley
May. The Censor will accompany
him TO the new location.
Dearest Mother: / have lust
seen beautiful motion picture. II is
called The Old Nest, and made me
ashamed for having delayed writing
so long, etc Exactly the effect that
The Old Nest has on people away
from home.
in the Smith Hardware AID Of
last week the Censor Office devil had
the Smith Hardware selling small
axes at 15c when it should have been
soc The mistake is so apparent that
It would be easily recognized as such,
and we wish to take the responsibility
for making It.
County Supt. Sanford left Mon
day for Madison where he win spend
the week attending a meeting Of the
SUPPLEMENTARY Association, a con-
vention Of county superintendents.
Prin. A. W. Zellnler also leaves on
TO be present at tbe Train
ing School Principals Convention on
Friday.
W. C. Wroble of Chaseburg is
a new Censor subscriber this week.
Mr.. Wrobel left Vernon county sig
wears ago for Texas where he paid
s55 per acre. Later he sold out and a
little better than doubled his money.
Now he has bought farm with all
modern improvements near Mansion.
The boys win conss hornel We wish
VIII goot luck wherever he goes.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1922-01-18
Jacks OUTFIT.

There was 10 be a chJdren's mas
querade party and Tommy and the
neighbor's it,. tzirl were 10 90 as
Jack and jill. Toa nIy's mother had
remarked that his costume for the
part of Jack siietra not cost more
than So when his little sister plped up,
"Fiye dollars? I should think that's
too much. All be needs is hill and
q pail Of water"