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Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1922-02-10
GUESTS ONLY WILL
ENJOY CLASS PROM
Attendance at Tonight's High
School Junior Function
Restricted
Gymnasium Has Been Beautifully
Deeorated-Everyth Ready

The annual Junior Prom. TO be Civ
en- in the Putnam High school auditori-
um this friday evening. is expected
to be one of the most successful
Proms in the history of the school.
The decorating of the hall with the
junior class eolors, orange and black,
has been completed by the commit
tee in charge. assisted by members of
the class and Principal Snow. As in
former years the decorations consist
mainly of crepe-paper streamers,
which were this year cut into 4O-ineh
lengths and suspended from parallel
wires stretched across the top of the
hall These make a thick canopy, al
ternating the black and gold colors,
and with the longer streamers hung
about the walls and in front of the
stage, the interior of the hall presents
a very attractive appearance.
What is at present the typewriting
room has been decorated and will be
used as a rest room. Refreshments
will be served there during the eve
ming.
The affair is given IN honor of the
senior class, and members of both
classes issued their invitations about
two weeks ago.
Woods Novelty orchestra Of six
pieces has been secured to supply the
music for dancing, and an exception
ally good time is looked for by those
fortunate enough to receive one of
the limited invitations.
Tie patronesses are: Mrs En-
nest c. Morse. Mrs. Frank II. Lueier,
Mrs T. H. DeCoudres. Mrs. H. L.
Pease and Mrs. Edward II. Snow.
The committee in charge of the af-
fair. chosen from the class. is COM
posed of the following: Chandler
Morse, Bertha Child, Christina Muir
ray. Elizabeth Rafferty,, William Me-
Coy and Michael Maher.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1922-02-10
Fire Chief Opposed

When asked what he thought about
gasoline filling stations being located
at the curb, Ralph +. Thurstou. chief
of the fire department. declared that
il was a dangerous practice to give
permits for them. He drew attention
TO the practice of nearby cities in re-
quiring filling stations to be erected
off the highways. making it necessary
for automobiles to drive in off the
streets.
Petitions to install gasoline pumps
from G. U. Miller, 4S2 Woodstock
avenue, and Felix Lamothe. corner Of
School and Providence streets, were
referred to the highway committee
for consideration. To the same COM
mittee was referred the petition Of
Miss Alberta LaBossiere for permits
sion TO build a three car garage in the
rear Of Battey street. L. A. Reynolds
was granted permission to erect a
two story stucco house on Charles
street
Five residents Of Addison street pc
titioned the city To lay sewer in that
Continued on Page Five)
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1922-02-10
SOCIETY INDUcTs
NEW BOARD OF OFFICERS

The installation Of officers for the
Artisans Society Of Putnam took place
last Sunday at St Johns hall. Jos.
Plessis, representative of the execu-
tice council. was installing officer,
with Joseph Roy as master of cere-
monies.
The officers installed were: Chap
lain. Rev. Charles F. Bedard; presi-
dent, Joseph Perreault; vice presi-
dent, Regis Bouthilette; second vice
president. Amedee Landry; secretary
treasurer, Alfred Rohillard; auditors,
Miss Emma Robillard. Michael Mag
nan and Adhemare Benoit; COM ord,
Theopile Gauthier and Hormidas
Plouffe; physician, DR.. George T. La
marche.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1922-02-10
FIRST COMMANDER OF C. Al
POST CELEBRATES BIRTHDAY

Arson A. Buchanan of Bellevue
street was 20 years old Friday, Feb.
3. Mr. Buchanan served with Com
pany ID, 18th Connecticut Volunteers.
While enjoying the best of health, it
saddens him as the "old vets" drop
off, one by one. He was the first com
mander Of Addison c. Warner Post,
G. A. r., disbanded some time ago, as
SO few could attend the meetings. Mr..
Buchanan is also active in Quinebaug
Lodge, A. f. 4 A. NJ.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1922-02-10
HOW TO AVOID FLU

Commissioner of Health Black
states that 70 avoid catching influ-
enza, colds, and other diseases. per
sons should follow the suggestions /;
n. Don't inhale any person's
breath.
=. Avoid persons who cough end
sneeze.
3. Don't visit close. poorly venti-
lated places.
4. Keep warm and dry.
5. II you get wet. change your
clothes at once.
6. Don't use drinking cups or
towels that other people have
used.
=. For the protection of others,
cover your mouth when you
cough or sneeze.
8. Clean your teeth and mouth
frequently.
.. Don't spit on the floor.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1922-02-10
JOHN RICE. PomFRET, HAS
RIGHT WRIST FRACTURED

John Rice Of Pomfret sustained a
fracture Of the RICH. gri-. wedne--
day night as he was cranking a Ford
car at the garage of o. r. Bancroft.
Mr.. Rice was attended by DIR. Karl T.
Phillips. who had x-ray pictures tax
EN- Of the wrist, at the Day Kimball
Hospital, and afterward set the bone.
Mr.. Rice agrees with the world that a
fliyver sure has a wicked kick"
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1922-02-10
NO CHANGE IN MANAGEMENT
AT NIcHTINcALE-MoRsE CO

Reports OF change in the manage
ment Of the Neutrality-suspicious.. Inc.
this city, which have persisted for a
week, were denied this morning Off
cially at the mill. officials who have
managed the mill in the past, continue
''on the job" as usual.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1922-02-10

Asewing machine salesman lost a
tire Thursday morning from his car
driving the short distance from the
Motor Tire Service Co. to w. A. St
0nge's store. The tire has not yet
been recovered.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1922-02-10
JESSE BURGESS STRIKES
Roy RIDING ON BICYCLE

Arthur Dufault Of Harrison street
was knocked from his bicycle on
School street last evening by the au-
tomobile Of Jesse Burgess Of Putnam.
The boys clothing was considerably
torn and his bicycle smashed SO far
as known he was not seriously hurt.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1922-02-10
COUNTY ENGLISH TEACHERS
MEET IN PUTNAM TOMORROW

Teachers Of English in the public
schools in Windham county are to
hold a meeting from IL TO 4 o'clock
at Putnam High school tomorrow
Saturday. There viii probably be
proposed the formation of an English
Teachers Association. Miss Keith of
the local school is active in promoting
the meeting.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1922-02-10
Health Poor For Two Years

he was in poor health for two
years. but had been able to go about
up to Tuesday. On Wednesday morn
ing he was stricken aud becoming un-
conscious, did net revive.
Mr. Parker was a member Of Put
nam Masonic bodies and also of Co
lumbian Commandery. Knights Tenn
plar, In his lifetime he had taken 80
degrees in Masonry lie was a mem
Der Of the Odd Fellows aud Of the Ar
cauum Club.
Besides his wife he leaves son.
Arthur II. Parker, who is proprietor
of the depot restaurant at Middle
boro. The son and his bride arrived
here Wednesday. they having recent
ly returned from their honeymoon in
the south. A brother. Hervey J. Par
ker Of Blueville. Me-, also survives.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1922-02-10
WATER WORKSEARNS
S2O,37S NET PROFIT
Municipal Department Files
Annual Report With Mayor
and Common Council
Rental Charge, Amount to $50, 367.
-Greatest Source of Income

A net profit to the city of Putnam
of $50. 1854 from municipal opera
ton of the water works, during the
year 1921, IS shown by the annual re-
port Of the board of Water Commits
sioners submitted to Mayor Macdon-
aid and the common council Al the
meeting Tuesday evening.
The report further disclosed that
the chief source Of payment
of service by people of the city
amounted to S5O.367s5. In add
ton 1903 was received for service
pipes, and interest amounted to
$556.69. The commissioners report
ed that during the year S2.77767
was spent on permanent improve
ments, divided as follows Construe-
ton, S1,339.14; extensions, S6l0.15;
new services. Ss233s.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1922-02-10
THE HOSPITAL FUND

Contributions Still Being Received
To Cover Institutions Defieisn-
ey. Though Closing Date Has
Passed.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1922-02-10
Net Income Tabulated

The net income is tabulated as fol-
lows: Sinking fund, S14,5l0; per-
manent improvements, $277.67;
bonds paid. $4,000; cash on hand
Dec. 81, 1921, 1874; total, S36.-
021.G7. This latter total, less the
cash on hand at the close of the bust
ness year, Sl5,64s13, leaves the net
revenue for 1921, which as stated was
O.37S.54.
The commissioners reported that
up 20 Jan. /. 1921, the public water
works had cost the city 1852, 622.2L
Add to this the permanent improve
meuts made during 1921, and the re-
suit is 1855. 399.ss, which sthe to
tal cost Of the water system to the
city since the time of purchase.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1922-02-10
MASONIC FUNERAL
FOR N. nj. PARKER
Widely Known Former Depot
Restaurant Proprietor to
Be Buried Sunday
Ills Death Causes Sorrow Among
Everyone Who Knew Him

Full honors Of the Masonic frater-
nifty will be paid Sunday afternoon TO
Nathan Webster Mason Parker, whose
funeral will be held AT the Masonic
Temple at o'clock. and 10 which the
public is welcome to attend. Mr.
Parker died early Thursday morning
at his home on South Main street, and
while the end was not unexpected, it
came as a blew TO the family, and
caused deep regret among his many
friends.
Mr.. Parker wns native of New
tonville, Mass, where he was born on
Feb. 10. 1858. Following attend
anee at the public schools he entered
private school at Middleboro, from
which he graduated. As young
man he became interested in the show
business, and was so engaged when
he decided to enter the employ of his
brother. Hervey J. Parker. who then
was proprietor Of the restaurant in
the South Station of the New York,
New Haven & Hartford railroad
The brother Hersey obtained eN-
elusive rights to railroad station res
taurants on the entire Highland di-
vision Of the New Haven road. being
assisted in operating this chain of
eating places by his brother. Nathan
Becomes Restaurant Manager
The deceased came to Putnam.
where. he managed the depot restaur-
ant for number Of years, later go-
ing to Eastport. Ne, where he en-
gagged in the sardine canning business.
After six or seven years. Mr.. Parker
returned to the Putnam depot restaur-
ant
In the years Of active labor follow
Jag. he conducted this restaurant. pur-
chasing the business from his brother.
A little over year ago failing health
forced him to dispose Of his interests
and 10 live in retirement
Mr. Parker was atfeetionately
known rs Colonel" and it was this
salutation that his friends hailed him
with for many years. He was of a
very genial disposition and an adroit
"jollier," and was one of putnam's
most popular residents. In politics he
was a stauneh Republican. but he new
er aspired TO public Office and never
served.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1922-02-10

Although the date of Feb. ! was
fixed for closing the books Of the
Day Kimball Hospital Deficiency
Fund, contributions are still com
ing in TO The Patriot Office. The
standing Of the fund for the week
is as follows:
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1922-02-10
NEW HEALTH BOARD
BEGINS IT'S WORK
Holds Second Meeting and Pre-
pares to Extend Activities.
Faces Many Difficulties

The second meeting of the newly
appointed health board was held in
the common council chamber, Tues
day evening, the chairman, DR.. G. I.
Lamarche, presiding.
Just how the board is to function
has not been determined. 1t will do
all in its power to promote the health
and welfare Of the city. In this It Is
more or less handicapped in several
ways. The greatest obstacle encoun-
tered. perhaps, is the uncertainty and
cunbersomeness of the city charter
under which the board must conduct
its campaign The lack of funds Is
also a detriment to the board in put
ting its plans into effect.
The charter provides that the COM
mon council shall constitute board
Of health and that the council as such
board shall appoint health board to
act with the council and with the
health officer in carrying into effect
such legislation as the council as
board of health shall promulgate
Under such Legislative conditions
the health board must formulate its
plans, then submit them TO the coun-
ell as a board of health to secure the
proper action to carry those plans
into effect. The difficulties of the
health board under such mode of pro-
cedure is at once apparent.
Difficulties Are Many
The difficulties thus encountered
were pointed out by DR.. Black, who
appeared before the new board at Its
first meeting. 1t was suggested that
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1922-02-10
Difficulties Are Many

Continued on page Ave
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1922-02-10
Expenses For Year

The expenditures Of the year are
act forth as follnvvs.
Milford chronicle., 1922-10-13

Mrs. Maggie Brant and daughter
Grace, of Philadelphia, are guests n
her sister, Mrs. Cal. Evans.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. L. Henderson are
occupying their comfortable home
just completed, which has been given
a new coat of paint.
Several young friends gave Miss
Helen Johnson a surprise party on
her birthday.
Corbett Daisey, of New York, has
been on a visit with his parents, Mr..
and Mrs. Elijah Daisey.
Rev. H. E. Hallman, pastor of the
Presbyterian Church, Newark, visited
Mrs. Ella Tunnel and daughter. EIiz-
abeth on Monday.
Mr.. and Mrs. James M. Evans at
tended the Presbytery held at Frank
ford on Monday.
The Ladies Aid of the M. E. Church
Will hold an Halloween entertain
ment in Red Mems Hall, Saturday
night, October 29th. The program will
consist of a play; amusing dialogue;
pantomimes and one special scene
will be called "The Union Depot. rem
resenting a railway station at Ocean
View terminal, where they will board
the train for Cotton Patch Hills. Lit
dies dressed in comic attire will en-
.ertain the audience. They will come
from Cedar Neck, Muddy Neck and
he surrounding community - those
aides who will be in the depot. Ice
cream on sale.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harold Noblitt motor
d from Philadelphia and visited Mrs.
elizabeth Elliott over the weekend. {
lrs. Elliott accompanied them upon
heir return. {
Mrs. Mary Pepper of Bayville Wis
led her daughter and son, Mr.. and I
lrs. Edward Pepper and three sons.
Milford chronicle., 1922-10-13
REDEEM

Many from this vicinity attended
the carnival at Milford last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Renzy Wingate anC
Mr.. and Mrs. Oliver Daisev nea1
Georgetown, mOtored to Mr.. and Mrs
Charles Rust on Sunday and took
supper.
Mr.. and Mrs. Luther Rust of near
Brldgeville, visited. Mr.. and Mrs. Ruff
us Rust on Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Bailey and Mr..
and Mrs. Frank Bailey of MARYLAND,
visited Mr.. and Mrs. John Anderson
on Sunday.
Mrs. Anna Daisey who has been on
the sick list is very much improved
at this writing.
Mr.. and Mrs. William Jester, of near
here, motOred to Milford on Sunday
and spent the day.
Mr.. and Mrs. Gilbert Morgan, of Ell
lendale, visited Thomas Dutton and
daughter, Lenora, on Sunday.
raymond Tucker of Ellendale Wis
tied Mr.. and Mrs. Horace Webb on
Sunday.
George Torbert has been on the sick
list for the last week.
II IS reported that revival meetings |
Will start at McColley's M. e. Church
Sunday, October %.
George Torbert and daughter, Ger
rude were Georgetown visitors on
Monday.
Grover c. .Torbert and friend, Fred
donovan, of Greenwood, visited his
ather and daughters, near here, on
sunday.
Edward Rust of near here was I
)agsboro visitor on Monday. :
James Salmons of Ellendale visit l
d Miss Gertrude Torbert on Monday a
yening. +
Milford chronicle., 1922-10-13
MANY NEWS ITEMS FROM THE.
COUNTY SEAT, GEORGETOWN

Harry Lynch held an old fashioned
husking bee at his residence at The
edge of town Friday night. There
were about so of his friends present
and they husked out large lot of his
corn.
The Milford High School football
team came to this town and plaved
the Georgetown High School team on
Friday afternoon, on the home ground.
The score was 25 to in favor of tbe
Georgetown boys.
Mrs. J. w. Faucet has been elected
delegate and Mrs. Harry Boyer. alter
nate, to the w. c. T. U. convention
which will be held at Smyrna on
Wednesday, October the 18th.
Miss Phyllis SammOns of this town
and ]. B. Martin of Virginia, were
married last week. They will reside
in Washington, d. c. Miss Sammons
was formerly saleslady in the depart-
ment store of A. Ableman and Son.
of this place.
1t is reported that the official
boards of the M. E. Church and the
M. P. Church, of this town, are con-
sidering holding union evangelistic
services before the end of the wear. |
owing to the shortage of coal. Mem |
bers of the Presbyterian Church will |
also be invited to take part in the
services.
Some sneak thief stole 12 choice
hens from the hen house of William
Hayman, one night last week, so far
no clue has been found to the theft.
MISS Pauline Godfrey of this town
has accepted a position as steno-
Or9nhn1s in tho 10 e
Layton, Esq.
The Ladies Aid of Sand Hill M. f.
Church, near town, will hold a social {
on the lawn of Mrs. E. A. Workman, {
on the Sand Hill road, near town. on {
Friday evening, October 18th. G
ZOar NJ. E. Church, near here. one
OF the Oldest churches in this section. v
has been neatly painted the past a
week. h
The Georgetown Fire Company was S
awarded first prize for the best ap-
pearance in the firemen's parade at Il
Milford Thursday night. Our laddies
did look fine with their new fire en- G.
gine and their new uniforms.
The residence of Miss Mary Virgin ii
ia Cullen, on South Bedford street, F
has been neatly painted the past
week. in
Tenant houses are scarce in this
town as there are several more ap- D
Dlicants to rent houses than there are W
houses to rent.
A large number of our citizens at tn
ended the firemen's carnival at Mil Rl
ord last week. All speak very highly
If the affair. to1
Miss Helen Herman of this town
las accepted a position in York, Pa, oil,
nd has left for that place. we
The new bungalow being built by
lloyd wilkins, on East Market street, mi
) nearly completed, and will add ba.
realty to the appearance of that part
the town, being at the edge of ,,ol
)wn. Id
Clerk of the Peace Frank w. Law 'ne
IN has issued the following marriage !
censes the past week: TO Elwood the
avis and Helena Simpler, both of so1
ilton; to William Leach of Will I
ington and Ethel P. Brown, of Fred urd
lea; to Charles Stewart of George
wn and Anna Salters, of Rehoboth. w
Mrs. J. c. Abbott spent a part of II
st week with her daughter, Mrs. K. I
seph H. Warrington at Coolspring. Mill
Milford chronicle., 1922-10-13
OCEAN VIEW

An inspiring prayer meeting and
class meeting was held in the Ar n
church on Thursday night and Sun
day morning, led by Philip West.
Thomas Hudson and Thomas Hick-
man.
Rally Day services will be held by
the Sunday school of the M. e.
Church on next Sunday.
A number of our people have been
attending the evangelistic services
being held in the M. 2. Church at
Mlllville, every night.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ebe Davidson and Mr..
and Mrs. George K. Evans, nnotored
TO LeWes on Saturday last to attend
the wedding of the latter's niece, Miss
Leona Belle Bishop, daughter of Mr..
and Mrs. Cal. Bishop, to John Whit
taker, of Pedricktown, N. j., which
took place at the home of the bride
at 8 o'clock p. m. The ceremony was
performed by Rev. Charlie Derrick
son. The bride wore handsome gown
OF white satin and carried a bouquet
of roses. The bride is well known in
this community. The groom was at
tired in grey. He holds a responsible
position with the du Pont Co. at Ped
ricktown, N. J. Mr.. and Mrs. Ebe
Davidson were their attendants. Mrs.
Davidson acted as matrOn of honor,
and wore gown of blue crepe de
chine. Mr.. Davidson was best man.
The ring ceremony was used. Lohen- :
grin's wedding march was played. The !
happy couple left by auto for their :
new home in Pedricktown, N. J.
Mrs. Lizzie Quillen and Mrs. Fred 4.
Maull attended the wedding of her 4
niece, Miss Leona Bishop. Mrs. Char
lie Derrickson also attended the above
wedding.
Mr. and Mrs. Howard Burton have
purchased a fine car. Mrs. Burton and
son Allen have returned home.
Mr.. and Mrs. Samuel Belts and two Il
daughters, Grace and Eleanor and
Mrs. Ethel Hooker mOtored to Sails N
bury, Md, on Friday and visited Mr.. G.
and Mrs. Randolf Watson. They mo- G.
tored with Wilmer Burton. ST
Mr. and Mrs. Nathaniel Quillen have
rented a house at Lewes where they Bl
Will reside. us
Mr.. and Mrs. Cove F. McCabe and
iOn Paul motored to Harrington on an
Sunday and attended church services VII
nd were guests of Mr.. and Mrs. on
Abisha McCabe.
Mrs. Emma Truitt has gone to Phil th
delphia where she will accept po- at
itiOn during the winter.
Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Hudson and he
aughter, Rusha, have rented Mrs. an
ruitt's home during her absence. ]
Mrs. Lizzie Bennett returned to her len
ONE here after spending a few weeks dal
18th her daughter, Mrs. Perina Town T
md at Frankford. iteC
Mr.. and Mrs VIM. H. Belts and Mr.. Sun
nd Mrs. J. Horace Derrickson mo- G
'red to Denton, Md, on Sunday and list
slted Mr.. and Mrs. Wallace Clark. Il
Mr.. and Mrs. Harley Burbage mo- will
red to Atlantic City, N. J., this week Sun
Id are guests of Mr.. and Mrs. Harry G
mp. Miss Myrtle Burbage accom- true
MED them as far as Wilmington, Nor
lere she will visit friends. G.
Mrs. Martha Conoway has returned Don
me very much better, after being faith
,ated at the Milford Hospital, and Sun
N spending three weeks with her Et
)ther, Abisha McCabe. Dag
rvin Short came from his position ia
Philadelphia and spent the week. ed n
with his mother, Mrs. Lulu Short. even
Milford chronicle., 1922-10-13
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