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Putnam patriot., 1923-08-03
Want Playground Apparatus

Through the town meeting, some
months ago, making a special appro-
priation, a strip of land adjacent TO
the North Grosvenordale school has
been purchased and is available as a
site for an addition to the school, or,
for the immediate future anyway, for
playground purposes. Ii makes a
large area for children to romp and
play on, and if equipped with the usu-
al sort of playground apparatus would
approach the ideal. IL had been hop
ed that the school board would see its
way clear To buy this equipment, but
to date has taken no action along this
line. Whether the board would act or
would give the question some healthy
discussion at meeting, could not be
learned today. But there are any
number of local people who would APP
prove the boards buying a reasonable
amount Of equipment,
In this connection il is interesting
20 note that children of the village
are eager to have merry-go-round,
see-saws, swings and such like. In
fact their interest is so keen that, un-
der the direction of the teachers Of
the school. they sold candy and chew
ing gum, and with the proceeds hoped
TO raise enough money to buy the
needed equipment or some other
thing which they wanted. About
500 was raised by their enterprise
II was decided that AN organ for the
school was of greater usefulness and
in more immediate demand, and 50
they bought one Of these instruments.
A portion Of the balance was used to
defray the cost Of school picnic and
the remainder Of the fund is on de-
post in the Putnam Savings Bank.
Whether an effort will be made this
coming fall and winter to increase
this fund, so that playground appar-
atus may be purchased, remains TO be
seen.
Putnam patriot., 1923-08-03
THE GROSvENORDAIES NEWS SECTION
COMMITTEE AWARDS
SCHOOL CONTRACT
Webster Man Is Low Bidder
For Transportation OF
Children

Contract for the transportation Of
children from their respective com
munities to Tourtellotte Memorial
High school. was let by the Thompson
school board at the meeting last Mon
dav evening at Tourtellotte Memorial
High school, to William Haggerty Of
Webster. MFR. Haggerty received the
contract on three year basis. Ii was
announced that he was the lowest bid
der, but Il was not stated how much
he is 10 receive in return for his ser
vices.
In fulfilling his contract Mr.. Hag-
gerfy will be required to transport
children to the high school tabout %
this year, from Fabyan on the Quin-
ebaur route. so-called. from Dartt's
store to the store In Fabyan to the
high schaol; to the high school along
the Upham route, from the line
house to tic high school tabout nine
pnpils) to the high school along the
Wilsonville route, from the Wilson
vile postoffice to the high school
tabout twenty-five pupils); TO the
high school along the East Thompson,
Brandy Hill route, from East Thomp-
son through Brandy Hill TO the
Thompson High school, then to the
high school tthirty-six pupils to the
Thompson Hill school and forty-eight
to the high school; 10 the high school
along the Quadic route. from Quadic
school to the high school, about four
pupils this year.
Putnam patriot., 1923-08-03
SelectmAn Resigns

Leon n. Walker, who for years was
resident of North Grosvenordale,
and who served for many terms as
first selectman, has rendered his res
ignation as member Of the board.
because he is no longer resident, he
having moved to Putnam. The Sc
lectmen have accepted his resigna-
ton. No special town meeting will
be called TO fill the vacancy, as only
few weeks remain before the an
nual town meeting and election, and
in the meantime the two remaining
members of the board, Seleetmen
Bellerose and Chase, can very well
care for the routine business that will
come up from now on.
Putnam patriot., 1923-08-03
THOMPSON

Miss Faith Decker has returned
from camp.
Miss Granger has been in Provi
dence for a short stay.
Mrs. Gooding of Providence is Wis
itinR her sister, Mrs. Hunt.
Mrs. N. b. Ream sssas in New York
the early part Of the week.
Miss Wiley win give small dinner
on Friday for Mrs. Mctzger.
Mr.. and Mrs. G. f.. Searls go 10
Swampseott the 7th Of August.
Mis- Leila Roosevelt was In town
few days this week on her way to Bos-
ton.
Mrs. Ralph Matzger Of Allentown.
Penn. is the guest Of her cousin. Miss
Lewis.
Miss Isabel Brown Of Providence
is visiting Mrs. Emma Shaw Col
cleugh.
Mr.. Josiah Dixie had call on Sun
day from his niece and nephew from
ApburndaIe, Miss Elizabeth and Mr..
George Dixie.
The Windham County Farmers
Association and County N. r.. NJ. r.
A. Field Trip starts at Woodstock
Hill. Thursday, August 18th, ut $50
a. m.
Last Friday a number Of the mem
bers Of the Ladies' Aid Society of
the Congregational church spent the
day at Mrs. Fletcher's, making aprons
for the church fair.
Invft ationa have beeu received for
the wedding Of Miss Florence Morgan
and Mr.. Roland Lowe at Shadow
Lawn, Woodstock, Saturday. August
4, at o'clock.
This Is a lively year 10 the real es-
tate business in Thompson. The lat
est property 20 change hands is the
former Pettis place, which has been
purchased by Mrs. Andre Roosevelt
Ii is many years since Thompson
has had a church fair, SO we feel we
are 10 have a treat Friday afternoon,
August 10, when the Ladies' Aid So
eiety Of the Congregational church
hold fair in the church parlors from
4 until 6. Many attractive features
are promised, and while the time Is
short, there viii be something doing
every moment. This Is net the place
10 tell Of all the good thines that win
be offered, but those who do not have
their palms read BY the expert palm
ist, will miss rare opportunity. II
Friday IL stormy the fair win be
postponed until Saturday. August IL.
The proceeds Of the occasion will
swell the fund for the renovation o.
the church.
Putnam patriot., 1923-08-03
ELLIOTT

Mrs. J. V. Hoffay was in Boston
Tuesday.
Charles Webster has purchased a
new coupe.
Miss Ethel Lewis is visiting her
brother, John Lewis
Miss Ernestine Hoguet is visiting
friends in Short Hill, N. J.
Mr.. and Mrs. Lubin Wheeler of
Norwich are at j. ID. Louby's.
Michael Hoffay Of New York is at
Mrs. ]. " Hoffay's for E few weeks.
Miss Margaret Bokee of Newport
spent the weekend with Miss Kate
COTE.
Mrs. Fenner Rich and daughter
Virginia Of New Britain are visiting
at A. B. Rich's.
Mr.. and Mrs. Clarence Elliott Of
WollastOn, Mass, were recent visitors
at Mrs. c. G. Martins.
Earle Colburn, who has received
MS discharge from the navy, has re-
turned TO his home here.
Mr.. and Mrs. Foster Burgess and
children Of Central Village were at
John Scranton's Sunday.
Theron S. Clapp, Arthur Clapp,
and the Misses Grace and Olive Clapp
motored to River Point Sunday.
Mrs. T. S. Clapp and Miss Alice
Clapp have returned home from a Wis
it 70 North Haven and Burnside.
Mrs. Samuel Morton and son Of
New York and Miss Elizabeth Glib
bons are spending their vacation at
s. +. Bakers.
Miss Elsie Dryden returned home
Monday from the Day kimball Hos
pital, where she underwent an oper-
alton for appendicitis.
Putnam patriot., 1923-08-03
Carnival Opens

The carnival which was scheduled
to open last Saturday on ST. Joseph's
church grounds, opened only on Mon
day, owing to the bad weather on Sat
urday. A large crowd attended and
better attendance is expected this
coming Saturday. The affair starts
at o'clock with supper served by
the societies of the church. Rev. h.
NJ. Donnelly. who has charge of the
affair. is looking Toward to the car
nival being a pronounced success. L:
will be held Monday, and Saturdays
until Labor Day.
Putnam patriot., 1923-08-03

For every marriage in Denver in
1922 there was separation. For ev-
cry two marriage licenses there has
been divorce suit filed, according TO
Judge Ben B. Lindsey. He states that
in the last four years the marriage
and divorce rate has changed from
four 70 one 70 two to enc.
Putnam patriot., 1923-08-03
CARD OF THANKS

The kindly feeling and generosity
Of my friends and the general public,
for me in my misfortune. IL q great
comfort and encouragement to me. ]
appreciate more than words can tell,
everything that everyone has done In
wII.FRED BENoIT.
Putnam patriot., 1923-08-03
LIQUOR KILLS MATE,
WIFE SEEKS $4,000
No. Grosvenordale Woman Sues
Man Alleged to Have Sold
Hootch
Husband Became Blind and Shortly
After~ard Died at Hospital

Claiming $4,000 damages for the
death of her husband, Mrs. Domieella
Anton Of North Grosvenordale has
instituted action in the Superior
court, Webster, against Anthony
krupinski, farmer living in Dudley,
whom Mrs. Anton claims sold moon
shine whiskey to her husband, which
liquor she AYERS resulted in his losing
his sight and eventually his life.
The suit is brought under an old
law, and is the first To be started in
years. The plaintiff has retained At
torney Joseph A. Love. 1t is the first
case on record in Webster where this
old law has been invoked in the hope
of securing damages on account of
the alleged cause mentioned.
In her complaint Mrs. Anton alleg-
es that her husband bought moonshine
liquor from the defendant. and rs
result he became terribly sick, lost
his sight, and later died in a hospital.
A. J. Derry and family are visiting
relatives in New Bedford.
/ Miss Eveline Desautels is in Spring
/ field spending a short vacation.
/ Mrs. L. P Faucher is in New Bed
/ ford with friends and relatives.
Miss Marie Dolliber has returned
home after spending her vacation in
Maine and Boston.
Ad NORM. Frank Pelletier. Ed.
Mckeon and Ernest Barrette motored
to Springfield Sunday.
Miss Evelyn Audette from Canada
and formerly of this town, is visiting
/ friends and relatives here.
A large crowd from his town mo-
tored to Fiskdale on Sunday, where
they visited ST anne's shrine.
Miss Hulda Stein and Alphield AIM
quist are spending weeks vacation
at Ocean Beach in New London.
Mederic Renoit. Miss d. Bcnoit and
Marie Lamadeleine have returned
from a four weeks trip through
Maine and Canada.
Miss Laura Blanchard of this town
was married on Monday TO Anne Kir-
ouac of Wauregan. A reception was
rendered them here at the home of
the bride.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-05-05
CLAIM SUSPECT
is EMBEzzLER
Believe Edwin Morse, Bank
Defaulter, Is Captured

a man thought 10 - Eduta r.
Msrss. br1vsr. Colo. hank clerk Who
diszppsaisd three years ago With
ITt.iss o. the International TruS;
Co.'S funds. was arrested AZ vanooa-
yer. II. c. FRIDAY, according TO ~ord
received ~ Roy Daring. agrat In
charge % the department Of tasties
here.
The suspect steadily maintains that
be Is J. C. Psnfold. and that he Is
wanted AZ fan Diego. Cal. Tor
jumping = $3.50 bail after passing a
worthless check Fsasrai authorities
who have been on the trail o, Morf-
Zoe the Past three years say that be
has Travelled under The name Of John
Psntold a. eNE
Penfoid was arrested on inform-
alton given the police by John za-
brick AZ immigration official. who
saw him AZ the Canadian Pacific dock
THURSDAY and discovered his descrip-
ton lifted that Of AogEs
Morps left Denver with ,hs tanks
funds three years aEo. 6csrr,inE an
Invalid wife. bat departing tn com
pany with Mabel Pratold. n pretty
photographer. he has bssn sought
continuously since b. the govern
fnsni sgrntA
Morr. or Penfola. Is being bold
pendiag eheekup of bis story and
FOR more careful Identification.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-05-05
SEMAPH0RE SHOULD
BE RUBBER, SAYS
CHIEF OF POLICE

WEEcBED for the third time
w in a month by an auforno-
bile, a traffic semaphoss at
Wsstlaks ave. and Olive A.. lay
battered and bruised near it's
concrete foundation Saturday
while Chief OF Police w. Y. sew.
eryns vainiy racked hts brain
In an effort TO dispose Of the
problem preSented By the
wreckage. The ssmzphors IN one
tina; was planted in the street By
a private concern as an adyer.
;tSement.
The ssnaphore was knocked
several feet Saturday morning by
an automobile driven By Walter
Radford, 1922 card ave. y. Rad.
ford explained that he was un.
able 20 avoid II when another
car shot across the other inter.
section between hts machine and
another ahead.
The traffic sign, a large white
post. aiternated with red and
green lights. has been demol.
isbed three times.
The darn thing Is more
trouble than IT'S worth" Chief
Seyerns aid. ITS mostly an
advertisement anyway. think
it should be made OF rubber 30
that It would snap back into
place when hit BIZ autos
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-05-05

HiRBoR HAS PAID
FOR ITSELF ENTIRELY

Coatrul was taken BY TIE state In
1864, largely bscAuE g. that AZ
tempt on the part q the isAseho.a.
srs 10 obtain al revenue from the
harbor during the 50 years. 70 bold
the seawag Tls harbor protection
fund developed. More than So. oe4
accumulated IN iers thAa a year.
The seawall built. the harbor has
been developed under the continuous
board and its present ytate q et.
fieisney reached without the pay.
nsnt Of a single dollar Of tzxes
nom anyone. The bar, Or has paid
FOR itself. Revenue Is sufficient to
pay all charges. as well Is interest
and redemption q boads.
During The course Of the year
there have been various bond is.
sues. The state guarantees the
bonds. bus hArbor funds pay inter.
est and redemption. The bonds now
outstanding amount 70 about sig.
900 GOO. Interest rate Il per cent.
Surplus revenue over and above
operating costs amounts 70 $500 zoe
a year. which is also used for new
and permanent development.
All facilities. piers belt railroads.
co-or1inated under one control and
management, make for great eff
cheney and systematic develop
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-05-05
ON WAY AFTER
TIGER WOMAN

Los ANGELES, May 5.--In charge
of Undersheriff Eugene Blscailuz,
tbs expedition bound on the "ugress
hunt for Tegucigaipa, Honduras,
sails tonight from San Pedro on the
liner Venezuela. The party, however.
|is not At all sure that II will find
Clara Phillips. escaped tiger WON
an when 1t arrives In the drowsy
Central American village. where a
woman supposed 70 be she Is now in
custody.
4 CIara's husband, Armour Phillips.
made isgt-minute appeal to be al
lowed TO go with the party. but this
was summariiy rejected by Biscailuz.
phillips has been ordered 10 stay
near Los Angeles and report TO the
shsriff's office daily.
The undersheriff believes that the
necessary cxtradition papers win
have reached Tegucigalpa from
Washington by the time he arrives.
He expects to return with his prison.
er about June 10.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-05-05
new YORK DRY
LAW REPEALED
Wet Victory Bill Awaits
Governors Signature

ALBANY. " Y. Nay 5.-New
york vii be without a prohibition
enforcement lar IL Gov. Smith signs
the cuyiiHer Law. repeating the Mul.
ian-Cage act. PASSED by senate and
assembly late last night.
Millions Of dollars Of Illicit boom
that has flowed into the United
States across New FORKS northern
border and upper rivers and harbors
may enter unchecked by state OF.
ftcizis. Federal agents may have 70
take over the entire duty OF volstead
enforcement.
Drys' are marshaiing their forces
70 plead with the governor not to
sign IT.
Meanwhile "wets" are jubilant
With victory. and insist Gov. Smith
will sign the bill that will wipe out
81 state prohibition enforcement. re-
lease thousands az present held under
bond as naiefactors. possibly cause
withdrawal OF state constabulary
from liquor patrols, and relieve the
police OF New York city from duty
a. guardians OF the yolStead act.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-05-05
Clever Young Man
Accepts New Job

Wei. Cd rzn. ] ksar your
younger brother has coz7s 10 town
70 stay Glad 70 hear ~
~Yea. ! get q 80 fer George ard
ne's 9olaE very ~sn Hes wanted
20 Gene Tor a iozE whfls. hszt y vas
hard for han 20 tear hlz-sslf Away
from hare. Wow thai h@'s here hes
t-af Re made Lhe step.
sars Yo1 want 70 b--- hin
10 % ths czuh- Wen al be glad
70 meet hin
Yea. kno~. I've tod hin about
an TIE fellows ard he's keen about
coming There's 20 zzrrA fo- him
to do and see that ] hzvea.t Rad
chazcs 70 bring him zlc1S yes.
Il suppose he's keen zh0at r1set-
irE = 20, Of younger folks. TOO. Girls
ard young fellows his oEn age
Wed he a toe az cd s-5ess 70 a
younzts-"
oh. wc1l11r SAY thai Ths
kid has quite an Cd had On him.
He likes his fun. tho. and i've IN
iroaueed him 70 several nscr young
chsp@. And then be meets othsrS
tha; he likes AZ the cites The hid
needs some Few c1csheS. though
/ wonder where there is a good
place 10 get xa2ppy esoches for .
young feiloE- ! think he'd Ike 70
buy on credit tee he needs sew
eral thinEs~
Say. / kroS the Ysz pace
Jazzy suits Of the best style and
make. He can op<n an account.
too. with SIX months 70 p4y. Cher.
RS az 1915 Second ave. between
Ma1tSon and Spring. in the Ratio
BldE- Just over The PsEsn Whistle.
Take elevator --ASver1Esszea;-
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-05-05

beautiful story at tina; meeting /
rose up where ! was standing and
a shout commenced at once. Plat
form, PLATFORM / went up 10 the
front.
Il took w the question. The
apparent plan 20 rush thru the great
hartor front into the hands OF a
few adventures was disclosed. Their
scheme was knocked 'galley-west-
The people got control OF the
port commission. instead OF private
interests. and these oatspaws had to
get out OF IL.
1T ran along some time and we
held them down. They got tired
and another meeting was called by
the other afternoon paper and the
Chamber OF Commerce. They said
We must 10 on record one way or
the other on the harbor.
80 all the gang was there at that
meeting. ] stated that what the
publisher OF the afternoon paper
said was true. but stated that the
harbor board should proceed to
build harhor as fast as It's means
would permit and made that pub.
Usher stand up and fight for it. by
making the motion and daring him
to defeat.
So FAR, Of course. we have con.
trolIcd with the view OF having so
great harbor that the world is
bound to recognize and robody dare
tamper with it, The present fight
is new attempt to cripple II and
to confuse with talk about taxvs.
The old fight. like the one TO
day. was an attomp, to get control
or great establishment They
have manipulated the Chamber or
Commerce influence against the pur.
chase OF tho Moran tract. because
here is the spot which is the heart
and key to the whole situation.
The harbor reaches all around
into tho lakes, but Il has front
uneaualed anywhere right in the
heart Of the city II Is time for
the citizens TO put Their hands on
this institution which Belongs TO
Seattle. her people. TO control It's
government and knock lot OF
shysters' out OF sight
let II 20 out TO the world that
Seattle means hands or its great
public institutions. The cleim OF this
movement having large properties
Mt It's disposal We do not believe
10 be true. but true or false II Is
immaterinl The people propose to
control their own money and their
own Investments and above all,
every foot OF tlrvir own harbor.'
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-05-05
Official Word Is
Awaited in Denver

DENVER. Colo. May s--Pollee to-
day we're awaiting word from Van.
eouyer. p. G. authorities. following
reports here that Edwin =. Morse.
former teller o. the International
Trust company. and alleged alb
scondsr with $4,000 Of the banks
funds. was arrested there yesterday.
According to word received IN Den.
yer. Morse Was arrested b. United
States immigration officials.
Morse disappeared from Denver
August Is. 1881. At the same time
$4,000 Of the banks funds also
vanished
The former teller left an invalid
wife here.
lie Is alleged 70 have been accom-.
panied by aiss Mabel Penford. pretty
fellow worker in the bank.
a woman was arrested with Morse
In Vancouver. aayiecs raid.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-05-05
Sugar Strike Urged
by Kansas Governor

TOPEKA Kan, Any Coy.
Jonathan VI. Davis has officially
called on the people Of Kansas. who
haze been first in promoting anti.
strike legislation, to lead the way
in declaring sugar strike"
In an official proclamation Gov.
crnor Davis declared the situation
should be met in the spirit OF our
forefathers OF the Boston tea party
and empty the sugar bowl until a
reasonable price is restored and
maintained"
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-05-05
Aeronautic Body
Okehs Air Record

WASHINGTON, May 5.--official
recognition OF the new American
nonstop flight record established by
the T.2 on It's transcontinental
flight, was granted today by the
National Aeronautic association.
Tho course OF the IT,, plotted by
the army air service. measured 1870
miles or 5ls miles more than Lieuts.
MacReady and Kelly covered on
their rccord-breaking endurance
flight at Dayton. ohio. last month,
when they reeled off 2,51sh miles
over a triangular. measured course.
Tho average speed OF the T.2 on
It's erosscountry trip wns placed by
the association ns s3M miles an
hour and the official time Of the
trip at 20 hours, 30 minutes 1926
seconds.
The speed record OF tho T.2 ,,x.
cceds by 22h miles an hour tho
speed maintained by Tho two off.
GERS on their Dayton flight, when
they set new endurance record OF
80 hours, "a minutes
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-05-05
QUAKE WRECKS
CHILEAN TOWNS
Tidal Wave Follows Tenn
blor; Many Dead

SANTIAGO. chile. Nay - a
strong earthquake shook the state
q AiAeama. In northern central
Chile ioppllnE buildings from their
foundations and causing great dam.
age.
a t!dai wave which followed swept
over the city q carrtzaslio. inua,
iatinE a large AREA The population
fed ia panic frem the place and
sought refuge In nearby hins. Homes
usrs destroyed and many believed
10 have been caught Ia The sudden
lnrush q the sea watsz-
a; valisnar. a coast village. the
chief buildings q the town were
SHAKEN on their foundations and ay
ia partial ruins.
Dispatches say there waz great
damage there especially to irrigation
ditehcr.
No estimates we're made as TO the
loss OF life.
The quake began AZ $50 p. m. last
aizht. 10 vas sid.
Only these two towns were heard
troga In the area stricken BY the
quake ard giant wave. a careful
eseckup q the other sections Il be
ing made b. authorities 70 determine
The full ertsnt q disorder. Serious
damage and perhaps loss o. life In
other communities is feared.
The Andes mountains dip into the
oonan IN the state q A,Acafsa. which
Is little more than 400 miles north
% Valparaiso. The region Il settled
as ihickly as the normal Chilean
states.
News OF the quake caused special
interest here because Of the recen;
Chilean earthquake disaster ia which
! zoo were killed and drowned.
seianoEraphs in the United States
recorded an earth trrmor moderate.
~ severe" yesterday noon. II reached
iiS greatest intensity. according TO
the Georgetown university record. In
Washington. between li5s a. m. and
i2Ot p. m.
This would correspond with the
time Of the Atacama quake.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-05-05
Refuses to Pay His
Fine Despite Pleas

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VIE and ehls. Jehz ken. rezser
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refused 70 paT . tts flzs = peEes
csart Fr1zT for sztrz5ztizz hard.
hlLs Gz1 Eas tzk.a % .ail % s.-ss 4
thFse-1aY ssztencs- His wife bszgssl
ne Sailors TO - Allowed 70 arcggy ha
cell WITH hln. bEi uzz rssEsaa pr.
raisztea. Eelz wes seztszcsa VITA
czri Kosz1a. Pete szyoff. san Joha
Gnd Jack Morszz. 20 pay SIS nasz
each
Koig was 70 b released Sturdy.
as hls three days II al expire a. 8
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