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Putnam patriot., 1922-03-31
INVESTING IN THE FUTURE

Highly profitable Is the time spent Tn preparing for definite | future.
 The young man of l5 to IS years commands small rate of pay in any work. At this age he is better | fitted for training which would in- crease his earning power and im- prove his service to the community.
 If two years spent in training in- creases your earning power con seryative figure of only one dollar per day, consider the total benefit for q lifetime.
 Think this over-it may help you decide that the future should never be sacrificed for the present moment.
 The Putnam Trade School offers definite preparation in any of the following trades:
 TEXTILE: Complete course :: All branches of cotton manufactur- ing and textile academies. Special Short Unit Courses in Weaving, Spinning, Carding, Loom Fixing.
 CARPENTRY: Includes house building, cabinet making, architee- tural drafting, mathematics.
 DRAFTING: Shop mathematics, lettering, drafting room conven- tions, projections, revolutions and developments; mechanical ealeuiat- ing, free hand sketching, machine and tool designing, drafting room systems.
 MACHINE: Bench, lathe, mill ing machine and floor work. Draw ing, mathematics, tool making, hardening and tempering.
 ELECTRICAL: Elementary cleo tricity and magnetism, storage batteries, generators, machine work, woodwork, drawing, mathe- matics, motors, transformers, wir- ing.
 HOME ECONOMICS for girls. Complete course outlin on request.
 Types of Courses; Regular All Day Trade. High School Coopera- tive and Part Time Courses. The Regular All Day Trade Course may be completed in a little over two years.
 STATF TRADE SCHOOL
 PUTNAM, CONN.
Putnam patriot., 1922-03-31
Thompson Man, Handcufed
 Makes Escape From Sheriff
NORMAN MASON, ARRESTED ON CHICKEN STEALING CHARGE DISAPPEARS WHEN OFFICER GETS
 CAUGHT IN BARRED WIRE FENCE
Since Saturday Nothing Has Been Heard From exServce Man
 Who Ran Into Woods

found Mason and after an investiga. tion. placed him under arrest. fasten- ing pair of handcnffs on his wrists when he took him into custody.
 The three set out for the hencoop where Mr. Keegans biddies were held captive. but to get to the place, it Is stated, the party had to pass through barbed wire fence. Mason. it is stated got through alright, hand cuffs and ali, but when Sheriff Bates tried to get through the wires, his elo- thing got caught and before he was extricated, Mason had disappeared.
 Mir Keegan has his chickens back at his farm again, so that's that But Sheriff Bates and others are eontinu- ing their search for Mason, an unmar- ried. world war veteran, and they hope to recapture him before long.
Putnam patriot., 1922-03-31
BOStOn-BOund Train Kills
 Workman Near TOtUn Farm
GEORGE BENoIT, 57, OF MARSHALL STREET, STRUCK BY BOSTON TRAIN, DIES THURSDAY FROM
 FRACTURED SKULL
Stepped Aside When Wmantc Train Passes and Walks In
 Front of East Bound Engine

George Benoit. 57. of Marshall street. Putnam. was almost instantly killed yesterday tfhursdayl forenoon when he was struck by the Boston bound train due to arrive in this city at 10.1s o'clock. The accident hap pened about 500 feet west of the Put nam Town Farm. Mr. Benoit sustain ed a fracture of the skull and in ad- dition had his legs broken. an arm fractured, and his collar bone broken. Mir. Benoit, unconscious. bur still alive, was picked up and rushed on the train Co Putnam with the iuten. ton of taking him to the Day Kim ball Hospital, but he died before the city was reached.
 Mir. Benoit was an employe of the New York. New Haven X Hartford railroad, as trackwalker. At tho time of the fatality. he was engaged in his daily task of examining the rails and roadhed and was proceeding toward Willimantie from Putnam.
 Observing the approach of a Wilt
Putnam patriot., 1922-03-31
CANNOT FIND WILL
 OF MRS. G0RMAN
Instrument Drawn For Former Putnam Woman Complete
 ly Disappears
Heirs.at-Law Are Two Nephe~s.-Es tate Valued at $40. 900 to S3O.ooo

The will and last testament of che late Mrs. Mary German, widow of Richard German. who foe years was in the real estate and insurance husi- ness in Putnam has never been found. Ii is a known fact that Mrs German had a will drawn and legally signed and witnessed some time prior to her death. but what has since happened to the instrument, is a mystery.
 The nearest of kin to Mrs German are two nephews. Thomas Nolan of Philadelphia, Pa, and Matthew Nolan of College Point. N. '. They are the heirs-at-law to the estate left by Ms German. which is variously estimated to amount to $20.000 to s80.000. Al the request of the Messrs. Nolan. the brother.in-law of Mrs. German, Henry T. German of Norwich, supervisor oi repairs on the state highways. has been appointed administrator of her estate. which trust he has accepted.
 That several Putnam people were generously remembered in Mrs. Cor mans will. by provisions setting aside cash bequests. is stated to be fact by those who were close Co Mrs. German And that she placed the will some where where it would b. safe and that that place has not yet been discovered is their opinion appertaining 10 the unsuccessful search for the will. That Mrs. German may have destroyed the will herself. is regarded also as pos sible solution of the riddle.
 Steps are also being taken to settle the estate of the late Richard German which was not disposed of during tho lifetime of Mrs. German. who vas eX ecutrix.
Putnam patriot., 1922-03-31
CHANDLER MORSE WINS
Leads In Junior Prize Speaking Con-
 test at High School

The junior prize speaking contest to pick the best girl and boy speakers from the junior class was held in the auditorium Friday morning. Chandler Morse took first place for the boys with "Gunga Din" by Kipling, and Michael Maher received the honorable mention. Because of the equal merits of two of the girl contestants the judges were unable to reach deeis= ion until Monday. when they announc- ed that Bertha Child was chosen for first place and Clara Keller was awarded honorable mention. Miss Keller has received second prize i1 the final contests of the past two years and her early defeat has brought r. the front a new contestant for high honors from the junior girls. Jim Bludso of the Prairie Bell John
 Elliott Dean Jean Desprez Service
 William Harris The Liberty Bell Anonymous
 Michael Maher Gunga Din Kipling
 Chandler Morse Pilgrim Anniversary Poem
 LeBaron Briggs
 Bertha Child Selections from Mary Gusta"
 Lincoln
 Clara Keller The Highwayman Moves
 Christina Murray Edith Cayell Anonymous
 Edith Pease
 The judges were Supt. Witham. Miss Cornelia Barnes, and Miss Edith M. Kent.
Putnam patriot., 1922-03-31
PUTNAM LEAGUE STARTS
Mrs. Lillian Twigg Is Chosen Seere- tary. Succeeding Late Mrs. Gilbert

Last week the executive committee of the Putnam League of Voters met at the high school Miss Kent, the president. presided 4 resolution was passed expressing the appreciation of l the league for the interest and ability of Mrs. Gilbert, and their sense of i loss of her services as secretary.
 Mrs. Lillian c. Twigg was chosen to i fill the vacant office of secretary
 A committee for new members was appointed.
 It was decided to study the course, "The Machinery of Government, as given by the State League.
 The first lecture will be given in the Chamber of Commerce rooms April ! at 3 o'clock on "City and Borough Government" by Mrs. James Henry of West Hartford. Mrs. Henry knows all about the town management plan that has been introduced in West Hartford. Anyone interested Is well come.
 Mrs. Nichols of Thompson and prob ably Mrs. Nikoloff of Putnam win at- tend the Pan-Ameriean Conference and National League meeting at Balti- more.
 Miss Grace Murray. state organizer. spoke to groups of North Grosvenor- dale. Danielson and Pomfret, and she also attended the meeting of tse Put nam executive committee to tell how other leagues are carrying on their work.
Putnam patriot., 1922-03-31
PASTOR LEAVING
 FOR NEW FIELD
Successor to Rev. :. J. A. Rock Will Be Announced Next
 Monday
Parishioners of Methodist Church
 Regret Their Pastors Leaving

Rev. & J. A. Rock has practically concluded his labors in Putnam as pastor of the Methodist Episcopal church, and 1t is anticipated that the name of his successor will be announc- ed on Monday by the Southern New England Conference which met at pawtucket, k. l., Wednesday, Rev. Mir. Rock goes to another parish at his own request, after having served here for three years and half.
 His leavetaking will occasion much regret in his parish, for his work has been effectively done and is apprcci- ated During his pastorate the church society has enjoyed healthy growth, both attendance at services of worship and in the Sunday school having in- creased under his leadership and guidance.
 Mrs. Rock has also found her way into the hearts of members of the church md parish, and among these people her going away Is contemplated with regret Like Mir. Rock, she has worked hard and successfully for the promotion of every interest of the church end parish, and her zeal and also are recognized and appreciated.
Putnam patriot., 1922-03-31
ODD FELLOWS WORK FIRST
Protection Lodge of Central Village Brings Candidates For Degree

\ large delegation of members of Protection Lcdge. l. O. o. F., of Cen tral Village paid a fraternal visit to Israel Putnam Lodge at it's regular meeting Tuesday evening. The occa- sion of the visit was the fact that the Putnam lodge was to work it's justly famous first degree, and Protection Lodge brought along some candidates so that they might get started in Odd Fellowship in q right and proper man ner. Needless to say, they did. The visitors were loud in their praise of work of the degree team, which per formed it's duties in very impressive manner. Charles Nichols gave the charge to the candidates.
 After the complication of the de- gree, remarks were made by District Deputy Alfred D. Ashley of Protee- ton Lodge, Rev. MT Prentiss of Polar Star Lodge of New Haven, Vice Grand Green, Past Grand Mofiitt, Past Grand Dawley. Past Grand Green, and other members of Protection Lodge.
 A tasty and appetizing lunch was served by the entertainment commit tee.
 Israel Putnam Lodge will work the second degree at its regular meeting next Tuesday night.
Putnam patriot., 1922-03-31
AUTO HITS TRAIN;
 BENOIT INJURED
Putnam Man Tried to Avoid Accident Tuesday at Perry
 vile Grade Crossing
Machine Is Practically Ruined By
 Crash.-Driver In Hospital

Wilfred Benoit of Putnam was talk en to St. Vincent's Hospital, Worees ter. Tuesday, following an accident at Perryville. when the heavy coupe he was driving crashed into the last car on a Southbridge bound train out of Webster. about II o'clock Mr Be- noit sustained an injury to his head by which he is believed to be suffering from concussion of the brain. In ad- dition to the cut on his head, he re- eeived severe injury to his jaw, as well as an injury to one arm and other hurts.
 He was attended immediately fol- lowing the accident by Dr. Joseph \. Roy of Webster, who was following Benoit to Webster, the doctor having made a professional call at North Grosvenordale. After the doctor had seen to Benoit's hurts, he ordered him sent to the hospital
 Reports received about the accident show that apparently Benoit Saw the train as he approached the grade eros sing at Perryville and that he ap- piled the brakes. The ear skidded on the wet, slippery highway, turned around, practically on the crossing the rear end of the machine crashing into the last car of the train, ripping away the steps of the baggage ear and practically running the automobile, which was almost new.
Putnam patriot., 1922-03-31

negshi3 f bet zen 5000 and 10000 women Mrs. Barrett is of the opin ion that better work will thus be done for the city. Us an exchange of ideas and suggestions from all the women's clubs will aid in carrying en greater service.
 Mrs. Barrett was a former resident of this city previous to her marriage being the daughter of Mr. and Mrs Charles II. Moss of Chapel street. and sister of W Edward Moss ef Mechan. ics street. She was a former organisl of the First Baptist church, presiding af the organ , recent Sunday whi 2 visiting her parents.
 She was the first woman elected Co the school board of Hartford. and ,. now president If the Mothers Neigh borhood Circle of the Northwest Dis trct, doing active work in child wei fare, She circle numbering nearly 70 members.
 Mr Barrett is a native of Putnam son of Mir and Mrs Hiram L. Barrett Prospect street
Putnam patriot., 1922-03-31
NEAR EAST WORKER ARRIVES
Pomfret Vi.itor Has Spent Year and 2
 Half Working In Anatolia

James F. Van Toor, who for the past s months has been working with the Near East Relief in Georgia and Anatolia. arrived in this country on Saturday on the "Noordhnm" of the Holland-American line. and is at pres ent a guest ut the home of Miss Stev- ems and Miss Boult in Pomfret. Mr. Van Toor had many thrilling expert enees. He left Constautinople on March and returned to America via Italy. Spain and France.
Putnam patriot., 1922-03-31
AGENT BOYS AS HOST
To Entertain Manhsssrt Mill Esetu-
 tives and Overseers al Dinner

Agent Robert W. Boys of the Man. hasset Manufacturing Company will be host tomorrow Saturday. night at a dinner to be served at the Putnam Inn to all heads of departments al the mill and executive officers of the con cern. The latter will include Presi- dent F.. V. Livesley. Vice President R H. Ballou, Treasurer W. NJ. Vermilye all of Providence, and Secretary II. J Thayer of Putnam. Mir. Vermilye will act as toastmaster.
Putnam patriot., 1922-03-31
BRADFORD BABY SCALDED
 WHEN HOT WATER SPILLS

John Bradford. l3-months-old son of Attorney and Mrs. Howard C. Bradford of South Main street, was painfully but not seriously sealded on the legs and arms, when he was spray ed with pan of boiling water, aeci- dcntally knocked from the kitchen stove. about noon last Friday The little fellow is doing as nicely as can be expected under the circumstances. and no serious consequences are an iieipatcA
Putnam patriot., 1922-03-31
COOPER RECEIVES CUP
Rendered. Trophy For Making Highest Individual Average In Mill Leagus

A silver loving cup has been pre- sented by Agent Robert V Boys of the Manhasset Mnnufaetufiag Com. pany to Thomas Cooper in rceogni in of his having attained the highest average during the mill league bowl ing tournament, closed recently. Me. Cooper had a total pin fall of S764 as the result of his seasons bowling, giv- ing him an average of ILL The cup is on display in q window at the Peo. ole's Store.
 Agent Boys is having medals struck off. which are to be presented to the members of the Twisting departmen. bowling team that won first place ] the recent tournament.
Putnam patriot., 1922-03-31
PUTNAM ELkS INITIATE
 CLASS OF I2 CANDIDATES

Al the meeting of Putnam Lodge of Elks Tuesday night a class of 2 can didates was initiated. the degree be ing conferred under the direction of Exalted Ruler Lueius F. Merriam. This is the first batch" of candi i1ates prepared since the membership drive was inaugurated At the meeting i5 applications were presented. and the report was given that the membership campaign is proving decided success.
Putnam patriot., 1922-03-31
RAID cARcILL HOTEL
Federal Prohibition Enforcement
 Officers Find No Liquors

Federal Prohibition enforcement officers, accompanied by a state police investigator, paid an official visit to the Cargil House, Main street, about noon last Saturday. The "raiding' party Is said to have made an inspee- ton of the premises with view to discovering if intoxicating liquors were being offered for sale If this was their object. they failed utterly, for after their visit they reported that they were unsuccessful in their hunt, finding everything at the hotel to be strictly in accordance with law.
Putnam patriot., 1922-03-31
ARTHUR LOOMS IS SUED
 IN NEW DIVORCE ACTION

There has been filed with the Wind nam County Superior court. Putnam, by Mrs. Julia L0omis, a petition for a divoreo from her husband, Arthur Loomis. the petition being returnabIe on the first Tuesday in April Mrs. Loomis brings the divorce action on the grounds of intolerable cruelty.
Putnam patriot., 1922-03-31
CALLED OUT AGAIN
 TO ExTINouIsH CHIMNEY FIRE

The fire department was called by telephone Wednesday evening about 9 o'clock to extinguish chimney fire in the house at l6 Chassey street that is owned by omer Bousquet. The flames were extinguished with chem icals and there was no damage.
Putnam patriot., 1922-03-31
POLICE ARREST TWO MEN
 ON DRUNKENNESS CHARGE

Two arrests were made by the no. lice Sunday night. 4 Grosveaordale man was taken into custody on Main street, near the depot. and the other a Pomfret Landing resident. was picked up on Church street Both were charged with drunkenness. They secured bail to assure their appear anee in court next Monday morning to answer to the charge pl9eed agalns them.
Putnam patriot., 1922-03-31
DISTINCTIVE HONOR
 FOR MRS. BARRETT
Former Putnam Resident Chos- en President of Hartford
 Women's Club Council
Her Social Welfare Work Attracts
 Wide Attention

The organized Women's Clubs. League and Guilds of the City of Hartford have anigea in Council of Nomen's Clubs to meet annually. and have elected Mrs Clarence II. Bar
 rett chairmansof the executive com mittee. an henor accorded few wo- men. as the organization has a mem
Putnam patriot., 1922-03-31
FIREMEN CALLED OUT TWICE
 TO ExTINcUIsH SMALL FIRES

The fire department responded to two telephone alarms over the week end. On Saturday afternoon the apparatus put out a brush fire near the Dam Tavern and Sunday after noon the firemen extiuguished blaze in the chimney of the house on Rail- road street. that Is owned by Iscah Reach There was no damage.
Putnam patriot., 1922-03-31

While Deputy Sheriff William \. pztss of Thompson was endeavorihg r5 extricate himself from a barbed ,,.sr.= fence at the farm of John keeg- sg Thompson, on which his clothing hs3 caught. Norman Mason of Thomp. .sv who had been arrested by the s5srifT and handcuffed. took advant- ase ef the situation and struck of for tbs nearby woods. He disappeared in- "a tke thicket ana since then has not baau seen or heard about. The sheriff aa4 others have searched for Mason who was taken into custody Saturday f5rniup on a warrant charging him with the theft of chickens from John Esefan, but no trace of him has as vat been found. How he managed fa run with his hands manaeled and vbat has transpired with him since fis sudden disappearance. are rather interesting facts which Sheriff Bates especially. would like to find some. thing out about.
 The story goes that Mir. Mason ear got stuck in the mud Friday night near the place of Clark Pierce, Thomp- son. and that Mr. Pierce worked with flm until 10.45 o'clock before they cot the machine out of the mire.
 NJ Mason is reported to have gone aIong. supposedly to stop al the farm of Winthrop Ballard. But this appar- eutle he did not do. though 1t was his expressed intention.
Putnam patriot., 1922-03-31
CHECK FOR HOSPITAL

St. Philips Guild has forwarded to The Patriot a cheek for S2a to be add cd to the Day Kimball Hospital Fund. making the total amount Of the fund to date, S9.109.70.
Putnam patriot., 1922-03-31
Discovers Chickens arc Gone

Saturday morning it became known that the chicken roost of John keegani wnose place is next to that of Mir. Pierce. had been footed and every one of his biddies taken away. Suspicion directed itself to Norman Mason and Sheriff Bates. having been called in, he and Justice of the Peace Ryan of Thompson set out for the Mason farm m the Buck Hill district. The Sheriff
Putnam patriot., 1922-03-31

Miss Rkoda Gilpatric is spending part of her vacation in New York with her mother.
The Washington times., 1922-09-23
The Closed Car Salon
By J. H. YEoMANs.

With the announcement of the Washington Automotive
Trade Associations closed salon to be held October II
28 inclusive the automobsts of Washington assured
of mammoth exhibition of the finest productions of the
car builders art - .f-.# IN.
The growth of aseason popularity of the enclosed auto
mobile has inspired makers to develop their models beyond
been accomplished without viewing the late they
arranged side by side in such exhibition as is to be
staged here ug j. o. ....
The blase bug who thinks there is nothing
under the will be enlightened by the big OF i'm
proyements which will be disclosed at this show for the
first time One wonders after stroll through local show
there be anything more wonderful than the
closed display but local automobile represen
atves promise many surprises for show visitors and
may bet your bottom dollar your eyes will get their fill
One wonders after the thoroughly interesting shows pro-
NOTED by Washingtons progressive Auomotve Trade As
sociaton in the past if greater display could be ex
the factories announcing features almost daily and
that the industry building finer than before
you will realize that this salon will be the most interesting
staged here.
unanmy of support from all of the interests the industry
including and without exception the leading manufacturers
of the country with the sharpst kind of rivalry the
latter to spring something really at the coming salon.
Aside from this practically every make of automobile
the market, from the costly to the popular
price makes, will be seen.
Because of the perfection of the power-gvng units of
their practically all automobile manufacturers have
convenience in the Giving rooms of enclosed models and
the motor to be shown here will be the last word in
coach work and body development
In addition to the wonderfully large number Of exhibits
OF closed interesting features of Importance have
been arranged to daily, and is being left
unurned by the show committee make the affair historical
in interest we'll crowds
Extensive arrangements have been made for decorating
Convention Hail. and while the job big the associa
tons show committee promises to have everything ship
shape by the opening date.
The Washington times., 1922-09-23
CARE OF BRAKE
IMPORTANT To .
!, PKEEP OFCAR
Ernest Black, Manager Of
oIdsmobiIs( Sales Company,
Tells How It's Done.

Each day, when the car is first
taken from the garage, make serv-
ice test of the brakes by throwing
out the clutch and applying the
brakes as the car is in motion. Under
no circumstances should the car be
taken further II the brakes are not
operating properly. Drive back to
the garage and see that brakes are
put in proper working order before
driving out again. ..s
Once every two months remove the
rear wheels and wash the brake lin
ing with kerosene suggests Ernest
Black, manager of the Oldsmobile
Sales Company. This removes all
oil and grease which has collected,
and which takes the bite" out Of the
brakes. Never use oil on brake lin.
ing. but keep the brake mechanism
properly fabricated, oiiing every 500
miles.
Brakes squeal when they become
glazed or when improperly adjusted.
Squealing can often be stopped by
removing the wheels and roughening
the brake lining with a file. II the
lining is worn down to the rivets.
sink the rivets still further or have
the brakes refined.
Make systematic brake inspection
habit. The loss of a cotter pin
might have serious consciousness.
When q lock washer is removed, do
not use 1t again; replace II with q
new one. More accidents result
from faulty adjustment or apphca-
ton Of brakes than from any other
cause.