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Putnam patriot., 1923-04-06
THREE LARKINS DIE,
 TWO GRAVELY SICK
Influenza Threatens to Wipe Out East killingly Family
 of Five Members
Father and Two Daughters Die With.
 Tn 24 Hours.-Brothers Live

Cromwell Larkin and Byron Lar kin, brothers resident in East Killing. ly. were reported this morning as very critically i'll with pneumonia, their condition being so grave that relatives and friends despair for their lives. Neither of the young men has been told that his father, Gilbert Larkin, Ct. died on Saturday morning, and that his sister, Miss Ethel, 20, passed away few hours after the father. and that Miss Mary NJ. Larkin died Friday night. Their condition does not seem to warrant their receiving this shock. ing news
 The father and two daughters sue cumbed within 24 hours of each other death being due to influenza in its most fatal form Some have charac- terized she malady as pneumonia.
 The Larkins are well known in this vicinity, especially at East Putnam, where the late Misses Larkin were ac- tive in the church. Miss Mary was member of the board of trustees and secretary of the Sunday school Miss Ethel was secretary of the Ladies Aid Society and treasurer of the Christian Endeavor Society.
Putnam patriot., 1923-04-06
GRADUATES IN REUNION
P. H. S. Glass of 1922 Has Social
 Evening Hours Away

The class of Putnam High school, 1929, held a reunion Tuesday evening in the auditorium of the school. As quite a few members of the class were home for the Easter recess from the different schools which they are at tending. almost all the members of the former class were in attendance. Each member had the privilege of bringing a friend along.
 Dancing to the high school victrola was enjoyed by all Refreshments, consisting of ice cream, cake, cookies, punch. candy and nuts, were served. There were novelty packages consist ing of candy. nuts, cookies and Eng fish walnuts with the meats taken out and funny sayings placed instead. The social began al s o'clock and termin- ated at l0.30 The members of the class left very well satisfied with their first reunion, which they all enjoyed, and which was originated by their president. Daniel J. Williams.
 Mrs. Archibald Macdonald, Jr., affd Miss Irene Bernier were the chaper- ones
Putnam patriot., 1923-04-06
AUTO HITS BRIDGE.
 TURNS OVER EASILY
Eben and Dwight Dodge, Pin- ned Underneath, Escape
 Almost Unhurt
Machine Is Considerably Damaged By Peculiar Accident Last Night

Eben Dodge and Dwight Dodge. brothers. whose home is in Woodstock Valley. escaped almost unhurt last night when the automobile in which they were riding turned over on Pom fret street, on the bridge. The ear. though badly damaged. was not wreck ed to the extent one might have ex- pected II Is regarded as very fortu- nate for the young men that they came through the mishap with such minor hurts as they received. Eben sustain ed laeerated nose and gash under the left eye. and he complained of his right leg hurting him. Dwight seemed to have escaped without even scratch.
 Were on Their Way Home
 The young men were on their way home after attending the moving pic i ture show, and in coming out of South Meadow street, onto Pomfret street. l Eben. who was driving. made a wide | turn to get over onto the right hand side of the highway. going west. His turn, apparently. was too wide, for the l front wheel went up on the fiat sur faced girder of the bridge and before anything could be done, the car had turned over on it's side and then onto it's top, in which position it came to rest, with the two passengers of the car penned underneath. They extri- eated themselves with the aid of Ma thaniel Spink
 Police Investigate
 Sergeant of Police Liard and Pa trolman Ryan were quickly on the scene, and others gathered about Willing hands turned the car back onto it's wheels. and 1t was pushed up the road onto the wooden eompany's storage house property, where 1t was left for the night. The top was smashed. the windshield broken. and the ear was otherwise damaged.
 The Messrs. Dodge hired taxi to take them home.
Putnam patriot., 1923-04-06
COUPLE SEPARATES,
 WED THREE WEEKS
Mir. and Mrs. Dewey Tetreault Part, Wife Leaving
 Town
Were Married After 72 Hour Court .hip.-Parentai Opposition Removed

Marital relations between Mir and Mrs. Dewey Tetreault of Putnam who were married three weeks ago Wed nesday night following 72 hour eourtship, have been severed, accord ing to the husband, who admits that his wife has left him for parts un- known to him The husband is au- thority for the statement that his bride of such a brief time ago left the city Tuesday with girl friend.
 Mr. Tetreault is employed as one of the chefs at the Colonial Restaur- ant, at times, and at others works for the American Express Go. While at the former place, three weeks ago Monday. he met Miss Ethelyn Leonore Bogardus, 10. of Thompson, who at the time worked in the bakery next door to the restaurant. During the next three days events moved with great rapidity in their lives, and over coming parental opposition, Miss Bo- gardus became the bride of Mir. Te- treault on the evening of March II.
Putnam patriot., 1923-04-06
SEEK TO INCREASE
 SCHOOL INSURANCE
Committee Recommends to Se- lectmen 80 Per Cent Cover
 age on Town Property
Cost of Replacing Any One Building
 Reason For Greater Insurance

Convinced that school buildings owned by the town of Putnam should be insured for greater sums than they are at present. the school board at the monthly meeting on Monday night unanimously adopted resolution recommending Co the selectmen that more insurance be added to each of the four school buildings and their contents.
 The board recommended that the insurance policies on each building be increased Go the following amounts
 High school. S155, 900; equipment and contents. S20,000; total, Sl75,- GOO.
 Israel Putnam school, S1i5,000i equipment and contents, $lO,O0O; to- tai, St25.000.
 Smith Street school. S50,0O0i equipment and contents, S5,000; to-
 Trade school. LOGO. The equip ment in this building is owned by the state.
 These figures are believed to be about so per cent of what it would cost Co replace any of the buildings. if they were ruined.
 Study of building costs of today by Charles L. Torrey, secretary of the board, moved him to present the mat ter to his fellow school committee members. In the event of fire in any one of the local schoolhouses, wiping the structure out, the cost of rebuilding would be quite a burden for taxpayers. As a man insures his own property, so should the town, the board feels. and for this reason be lieves that all town property, espe eially the schools, should be covered more completely by insurance.
Putnam patriot., 1923-04-06
FIRE CHIEF SEEKS NEW GLASS WINDOWS
Recommends That Doors at Downtown Fire Station Be
 So Equipped
Anyone Could Then Detect Move
 raenss of Any Person Inside

Large plate glass windows in the doors at the central ire station on Union Square. to enable everyone to see inside the building and note what Is going on where the fire trucks are housed. was the recommendation made by Fire Chief Thurston at the meeting of the common council on Tuesday night Though there was no formal expression of opinion, mem bers of the council, including Mayor i Chapdelaine. approved the suggestion. 1 The matter was referred to the com mittee on fire department to investi. gate and report at the next council meeting.
 Officials Are Puzzled
 Some rather startling things have occurred within the fire station in re- cent months. and investigations have l failed to find the person or persons who were responsible. Take for in- stance the attempt to set fire to the i fire station, which by mere chance was frustrated. Then some weeks ago q quantity of excelsior was found at a spot where it Is believed it was placed for a significant purpose. More recently was the investigation made into the cause of so much hose i bursting at the Donahue block and subsequent fires Acid of some de- l scription was unquestionably the cause, the outer housing of the hose being found to be almost routed to pieces or eaten by the fluid that was rendered useless. This condition was not discovered or suspected until af- ter the hose had burst after water had been run into the lines.
 How this hose came to be smeared with acid is mystery. Officially it is regarded as due to accident or leakage from the chemical tank on trucks. each tank of which is supplied with acid to make the fire fighting fluid efficient There are some, how ever. who do not believe that this opinion or theory is correct. These latter believe that someone not con nected with the fire department is de- termined to do as much damage as he can and cause as much trouble for the department and it's present members as is possible. Everyone Is constantly on the watch for this someone"
 l. is believed that if the plate glass windows were placed in the doors at the fire station, movements of anyone inside the lower floor of the building could be readily detected and would serve to discourage anyone entering | the place who does not have the prlVi- ! lege. By burning one or more elec- tric lights every night the apparatus and building would be more secure during the hours of darkness. In themselves the windows would be a desirable improvement on the appear ance of the building.
Putnam patriot., 1923-04-06
APPREClATIvE wooDcHUck
Released From Trap, He Returns
 Next Day For Food

That dumb animals make demon stration of gratitude. to humans who perform kindly acts. is an Of ten repeated assertion, but it was never more conclusively or more amazingly shown than by a wood chuck that John Baker of the Saw yer District Is telling about.
 Young Baker found the wool chuck caught in one of his traps on Sunday When he arrived home, the idea of sparing his life and re- leasing the creature was broached and quickly accomplished. The woodehuck hohbled away to the woods.
 It Was surprising, to say the least, when the Baker boy found Mir. Woodehuck perched up on the back door step Monday forenoon. awaiting the young mans return home-apparently waiting to see his benefaetor who had released him from the trap the day before. John fed the woodehuck, who ate greedily and was apparently un- afraid. both of the presence of the boy or the barking of the chained up police dogs on the place, who were greatly excited because the woodchuck was so near at hand.
 Finishing his meal, and after nursing his leg that was somewhat injured when caught in the trap, the woodchuck scampered back to he woodlands He has not been seen since, but his return for more food and attention is expected daily.
Putnam patriot., 1923-04-06
LOCAL MEN FORMING
 NEW SPORTING CLUB
Northeastern Fish and Game Club Will Embrace Six
 Towns
All Lovers of Hunting and Fishing
 Are Eligible 10 Join

What promises to become one of the largest organizations of it's kind in the state is the Northeastern Connec- ticut Fish and Game Club. which is now being organized. Scores of sportsmen, both fishermen and hunt CTS, have made application and paid their nominal initiation fee.
 Anyone May Join
 The Northeastern Fish and Game Club Is open to any lover of fishing and hunting who resides in the towns ef Putnam, Thompson. Woodstock, Pomfret. Eastford and Ashford Just now it k in the "canvassing" stage, if that term may be used for the pur- pose of conveying to the reader the idea that these backing the club are cut seeking members Yesterday the number approximated DO. and the membership drive had been on only n few days. It is believed that the roll can be made to total well over 300.
 Prosper NeRiard, Ernest C. Morse, Mir. Sharpe of Abingdon and others are the promoters of the project The chief idea back of tho formation of the club is to have q large oreaniza- AiAits NbtftHhrtH Nt tttttt anu AAAAN ers. that it may help in the task of re stocking brooks and lakes with all kinds of fish and woodlands with game birds, with the result that both fishing and hunting will be Increasingly bet ter
 State Commission Approves
 An organization of this character is warmly approved by the State F.s,i and Game Commission and its super intendent, Mir Titcomb. The larger the better, from their point of view, for it is more representative and a greater power The organization is desired by the commission, that the club members may be ready and will ing always Co assist in releasing birds in woodlands and fish in brooks, ponds and lakes.
 In a very short time meeting of the charter members will be called, when formal organization measures will be the order of business, officers will be elected. and a program of ae- tivity will be adopted. lt Is hoped to have Mir Titeomb present on Cha. oe- easion.
Putnam patriot., 1923-04-06
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EAGLES TO ENTERTAIN
Local Fraternal Men to Give Minstrel
 Show al Bradley Theatre

Monday evening will bring the in itial performance of the minstrel show and musical revue that has been in rehearsal for several weeks under the auspices of Putnam Aerie, Fraternal Order of Eagles. The fra ternal men, with the aid of number of local friends, will entertain in the Bradley Theatre on Tuesday and Wednesday evenings of next week.
 There will be the cross-hre Jokes between the end men. with many a local hit injected for good measure. Then there will be the vocal and in- strumental numbers and the singing by large chorus. The evenings en- tertainment promises to be of high calibre and of much enjoyment.
Putnam patriot., 1923-04-06
AT souTHBRIDcE BALL
Many Putnam People Attend Delight
 ful Social Affair

One of the most enjoyable and elaborate social events that has taken place in this part of the country for many months was the Elks' ball at Southbridge last night, which was attended by many Putnam people. Music was furnished by Wittstein's orchestra of New Haven of i4 men. led by Edward Wittstein himself. The town hall was beautifully decorated with bunting and green. Mir. and Mrs. Edward Mullan of Putnam led the grand march.
 Among others from Putnam who attended were the following: Mir. and Mrs Charles E, Dean, Mir. and Mrs. John Dean, Mir. and Mrs. Walter Wheaton Mir and Mrs. William Wheaton. Mr and Mrs. Raymond Wheaton. Mr Colt, Thomas Howarth and Miss Williamson. Mir. and Mrs Oscar Rich, Mir and Mrs. A. N. Vaughn, Mir. and Mrs. Archibald Macdonald. Jr., I.ueius Merriam, James Murray and Miss Pauline Lu- cier, Iver Nelson and Miss Ruth Hat field, William Mansfield and Miss Alice Adams. Allen Averill and Mrs. Ruth Babcoek. Lawrence Baekus and Miss Barbara Weaver, George Lewis. IT,. and Miss Rachel Brady, Dr. and Mrs. IL B. Wright
Putnam patriot., 1923-04-06
SECURES NEW LOCATION
Alexander Varbedisn to Reopen Shoe Business In Flower Shoppe Store

At last Alexander Varbedian. pro prietor of Alexander's Shoe Store, which was wiped out when the Dona- hue block was burned to the ground on Feb. 22, has succeeded in finding a new location and he is busy making arrangements to again engage ae- lively in the shoe business. He has secured the store space now occupied by Charron's Flower Shoppe on Canal street, Mir Charron having decided to conduct his floral business at l6i South Main street.
 Friends of Mir. Narbedian will be pleased to learn that he has secured a new store space and that he is soon Co reopen biz bnsiness.
Putnam patriot., 1923-04-06
PROMOTE JOHN WARNER
Local Man Given High Position In
 U. s. Bureau of Standards

John A. C. Warner, son of Mir. and Mrs. Edgar Nj Warner of Putnam, has recently been promot- ed to the position of Chief of the Aeronautic Instruments Section of the United States Bureau of Stand ards.
 His duties involve the handling of executive and administrative as we'll as the supervision of scien- tific investigations and the deve- lopment and construction of uu- merous new types of instruments for aeronautical use
 The staff of Mr Warmers sec tion comprises a group of twenty five scientists, engineers and other experts.
 Mir. Warmers promotion will be happy news to his many local friends who will join in extending to him their warmest eongratula- tions and heartiest wishes for con- tinued success.
Putnam patriot., 1923-04-06
CHILDREN IN NEED
Red Cross Asks People to Give Cloth
 ing For Destitute Youngsters

Children of certain Putnam fam ily have been found by the Red Cross Society to be in immediate and dire need of clothing. They need almost everything in this line, the youngsters not even having nightgowns Their ages run from 2 to 6 years. Anyone wishing to aid these destitute chil- dren by giving apparel, from shoes to underwear and coats, are asked to leave their gifts at the Chamber of Commerce rooms, as there is always someone there and oftentimes no one is present in the Red Cross rooms. The need of the children is immediate SO people are asked to act at once,
Putnam patriot., 1923-04-06
PAssERsBY DISCOVER FIRE
Mir. and Mrs. Clark Help Put Out
 Moodstoek Roof Blaze

While driving from Putnam to Southbridge on Monday morning, Mir. and Mrs. Charles Clark of Eastford discovered fire in the roof of the house on the Patrick Keanc place, Woodstock Hill, noti- fled the tenants and assisted in eN- tinguishing the flames.
 The family was not aware that the roof was ablaze and was great ly surprised and alarmed when so informed. \ fire extinguIsher was used at first. but this had little ef- feet. so a bucket brigade was quick ly formed. This brought the de sired results and soon the fire was out, the damage not being heavy.
 Mir. and Mrs. Clarks discovery was timely one and their assist ance in fighting the fire was also of great value.
Putnam patriot., 1923-04-06
ATTEND STYLE SHOW

Upwards of i50 people gathered m high school hall last evening to wit- ness and enjoy the style show" given under the auspices of the Parent. Teacher Association. Miss Mary Walker of Boston was the speaker her topic being "The Art of Dressing Miss Walker explained many perti nent things about the art of dressinl and displayed many dresses to illus trate some of her points. During thi' part of her program she used liv, models, who were: Mrs. George w Gilpatric. Mrs. c. Harold Giipatric Mrs. John Moss, Mrs. Laurence Young Miss Rhea DeCoudres and the Missel Grace and Marjorie Sanbofn
Putnam patriot., 1923-04-06
ROTARIANS AT MOVIES
Entertain at Bradley at Theatre Par ty.-Hold Weekly Monday Lunch

Members of the Rotary Club. with their wives. participated in theatre party Wednesday evening al the Bradley, when they witnessed the screen drama, When kniFhthuod Was In Flower" The party mum bered more than 90
 At the monday luncheon Wednes- day, the club members discussed their forthcoming Charter Night event which is expected to be held next month sometime. Features of the luncheon period were the one-minute talks given by members on the theme Why My Business Is Important to the Community"
 Samuel Reynolds, J. Otis Fox. Jr and Warren Averill were named a committee to cooperate with the Chamber of Commerce directors ir promoting "clean-up and paint-up' week
Putnam patriot., 1923-04-06
TO TRY TO SETTLE
 $500 DAMAGE CLAIM
Mrs. Maria Brown, Injured By Fall In Subway, the Com
 plainant
Common Council Acts on This and
 Other Matters al Meeting

Settlement for S350 of claim for damages of $500. askcd'oy Mrs Maria '. Brown because of injuries she re ceived some weeks ago when she fell on the stairs in the subway at the railroad station, was recommended to the common council by Corporation Counsel Charles L. Torrey. in com munication read at the monthly meet ing Tuesday night Mir Torrey de- elared that the city was liable and that although Mrs. Brown, through her attorney. Arthur $. Macdonald, asked for $500. it had been agreed that. if paid at once. S350 would be acceptable in settlement of the claim. When Mrs Brown fell on the icy steps she fractured two bones in her ankle and dislocated her ankle The mat ter was referred to the council finance committee with power to act.
 Alderman Penny Takes Oath
 Just before the meeting opened there was brief special council meet ing for the purpose of electing and administering the oath of office t0 William F. Penny, who was recom- mended by the Republican Ward Com
 
 Co the late John c. Johnson as alder man from Ward One. Mir. Penny was formally elected and Mayor Chap delaine administered the oath. Mayor chapdelaine appointed Mir. Penny to the finance and highway committees, these being the ones Mir. Johnson served on. Alderman Penny asked to be excused from the highway com mittee because of the demands it makes upon mans time. and because he could not spare this time from his duties as an executive of the Man hasset Mfg. Co His request was granted by the mayor.
 Mayor Chapdelaine presided over the meeting and all the aldermen were present except MT Miller and MT. Magnan.
 Act on Petitions
 Petitions were received and acted upon as follows: From Frank Wit man, petition to erect two one-family houses ond one cottage house on Al pha street. the latter at the corner of Mechanics street: granted. Petition signed by Frank Witman. Mrs Rhoda Dean Moss and Byron F.. Howard, asking the city to take over Alpha street as a public highway and to con meet with sewer 350 feet from Me chanics street; referred to highway committee. Petition from Putnam Manufacturing Company that the city oil Ballou street for a distance of 90C feet and charge this cost to the mill referred to highway committee. Pc tition from Remi Harpin to erect a garage at 20 Mill street; referred Co highway committee. Petition from A. W Renshaw, Francis Metcalf, Mark Gallant. John Carroll and Jos eph Perreault, asking that Church street, commencing at Smith street and continuing up to the home of Mark Gallant, be oiled; referred to highway committed Petition of Hen " Dumas asking that eurbing be laid and gutter be paved at his place on
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Putnam patriot., 1923-04-06
INJURED IN ACCIDENT
Condition of Dominto Sylvia Report.
 ed AS Quite Favorable

Although Dominto Sylvia, 20, Of New Bedford. is a patient at the Day Kimball Hospital with one leg broken. his shoulder dislaeatsd. and with set- eral ribs broken, his condition today was stated as quite favorable and that he is resting comfortably.
Putnam patriot., 1923-04-06
BRADLEY & co. NOT AFFECTED

Sale of the physical assets of Morris & Co.,. to the North American Pro vision Co., a subsidiary of Armour 4 Co.,, is of interest in Putnam and vicinity because of the association oi Bradley & Go. of Putnam with the Morris interests The Bradley broth ers have handled Morris beef and oth CT commodities for many years ard will continue to do SO for the nes owners of the Armour subsiduary.
Putnam patriot., 1923-04-06
TO GIVE RECITAL SOON
Kenneth (. Sharpe and J. J. White head. Jr.. to Appear on Program

A musical event of much interest is to be held at the Second Congrega- tional church on Sunday afternoon al { o'clock on April i5. On that occa- sion the church ofganist, Kenneth (. Sharpe. will give an organ recital, assisted by John Jay Whitehead, Jra baritone It is hoped that this mu- sicale will be the first of d series that will be held at the Congregational church.
Putnam patriot., 1923-04-06
CITY BUYS MORE HOSE
Common Council Committee PurohAs
 ea 500 Feet of Best Fire Hose

At special meeting of the com. mon council committee on fire dc. bartment, held Wednesday morning 500 feet of new fire hose was puf. chased. through factory representa-. tive who appeared before the council Tuesday night. The hose is or the three ply type, each ply being woven together. The hose is charaeterizea as the very best that can be bought.
 This makes 1000 feet of hose that has been purchased since the Dona- hue block fire on Feb. 22, 300 feet having been purchased day or two following this disastrous blaze.