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Putnam patriot., 1923-04-13

The High School Cadets, always n
help 1T the Memorial Day season and
"a feature Of the days parade. were
organized and drilled by Principal
Snow The school is quite unique
among high schools of the state in
having a uniformed and equipped or
ganIzation of the character of the
Cadets. Mr.. Snow always marches
with the Cadets on Memorial Day
Active In Community Life
In the life Of the community MIR
Snow has been a factor. During the
war he sold Liberty Bonds and War
Saving Stamps, made many speeches
and served as chairman of Red Cross
roll call campaigns. He has been an
active and interested member of the
Second Congregational church. serv-
ng as its Sunday school superinten-
lent for year and more In the
Mems Club he is active and one of its
most energetic officers.
Mr. Snow is "a member Of Quinc=
baug Lodge. A. f. and A NJ. and of
the Chapter.
Serves In Boys Camp
During the summer months. for
years. he has been a leader at boys
camps. In recent years ne has been
identified with one of New England 5
largest boys camps, the Marienfeld
Boys Camp at Marientield, ~ H. He
serves as drill master and athletic
director.
Mr.. Snow is d native of VIM. Me.
where he was born b years ago. Fol
lowing his attendance az the local
schools he entered Bowdoin College
and graduated in 1911 In the fall
he became principal of the high school
at Avon. and left there to come 70
Putnam.
Mr. Snow had two positions offered
to him and decided upon the one At
Lower Merton Township. The salary
Will be So. 500 a year.
The news Of his pending resignation
will be received with deep regret -
his friends.
Putnam patriot., 1923-04-13
USES KEROSENE CAN
in STARTING FIRE
Xavier Trahan, Father of II
Children, Dies of Burns
at Local Hospital

A small can Of kerosene, which
Xavier TrahaH Of Wheatiey street,
Danielson. used while lighting the fire
20 his home yesterday morning. ex-
ploded, setting his clothing on fire and
resulted in his receiving such severe
burns that he died yesterday after
noon az the Day Kimball Hospital,
where he was rushed by orders Of the
attending physician.
Following the exploding IF the oil
can, Mr. Trahau rushed 0Gt of doors.
calling for help. Before neighbors
could enfold him in blankets and the
like, his clothing had been practically
burned from his body He was terri
bly, burned.
DR.. Dixon was called and ordered
the man removed 10 the hospital. The
last rites Of the Catholic church were
administered by FIR. Roux before Mr..
Trahan was taken to the hospital
Trahan, who was 3s years old and a
woodchopper, leaves his wife and II
children.
Putnam patriot., 1923-04-13
COMING AGAIN.
Railroads to Observe Daylight Saw
ing Time Commencing April %

Effective 200 a. m Sunday.
April %, and continuing until 90
a. m. Sunday, Sept. 80. the train
schedules Of the New York. New
Haven and Hartford Railroad and
Central New England Railway will
be changed to conform to the day
light saving law, State IF Massa-
chusetts, and daylight saving ordi-
nances Of the City % tNeN York
and many other cities
The law requires the operation
Of trains upon a standard Of time
as fixed BY Congress
Effective during the period #
daylight saving. the hours Of all
offices, including freight offices.
shops, storehouses. and other de
partments. will be set ahead one
hour. In other words. Offices now
opening at $50 "a m. and closing
at $50 p. m. will open NJ 80 a.
m. and close ut $50 p. m, Eastern
Standard Time.
Putnam patriot., 1923-04-13
RoTARIANs' OWN LUNCH
Wives Serve Delicious Meal at Odd
Fellow Hall

The Putnam Rotarians got under
way On Wednesday with real Rotarian
enthusiasm, when they held a lunch
con of their own in Odd Fellows hall,
the meal being cooked and served by
feminine members Of the clubs fam
lilies. Mrs. +. L. Kelley, Mrs ". J.
Bartlett, Mrs. Warren Averill and
Miss Ruth Bartlett were in charge Of
the lunch, and four ladies' will render
similar service each week. The menu
consisted of chicken on toast. mashed
potatoes. green peas. pickles. Parker
House rolls, coffee and cream.
Following the lunch the members
sang the Rotarian songs, Miss Ruth
Bartlett playing the aecompaniments.
The first outing of the club wiil
take place tonight, when the mem
beers with their wives. daughters and
friends will 90 to the Twin Films Inn
for a dinner and dance at o'clock.
Putnam patriot., 1923-04-13
NEW $4,000 BLOCK
GOING UP SHORTLY
Frank and John Stoumbelis
Plan Structure For Donahue
Site
R,,v Downtown Property For Report
ed Sum of S27 500

Construction Of two story brick
hafIaiup. having three store spaces on
-. Ground feor and several offices on
me second. viii be started as soon IS
tba necessary arrangements can be
a4a3e. il was stated yesterday by John
Staumbclis. who. with his brother
frank. bought on Wednesday from
Hzmes r. Donahue his downtown husi-
9zass site or Main street that was the
zeene on Feb - of the most de
sfructive fire Putnam has experienced
r wears. The Steambelis brothers are
IN consultation with architects and
contractors and will be for week or
more. But as soon as details are set
led upon, actual building operations
viii be comm. need. This would indi-
ute the early completion of new
business block to replace the Donahue
building. burned on Washington S
Birthday. It Is reported that the
Stoumbelis brothers paid S27 500 for
tHeir new real estate
Mr.. Donahue Gets Lease
At the time Of the sale, it was spe-
EfHeally agreed that the corner store
snaee should 90 TO James T. Donahue
for occupancy of his drug store bust
ness, under a 10 year lease In this
went Mr. Donahue will be able 10 re-
locate his business at the spot where
he was situated al the time of the
ruinous FIRE.
Many people have been to the Rew
owners Of the downtown property and
made application for office and store
spaces. But other than the Donahue
agrecmcut, no decisions had been
made gs 90 who would also occupy the
tructure.
Not 20 Occupy New Building
The Stoumbelis brothers have been
h business in Putnam for years, and
nave enjoyed much success. Their
candy kitchen and retail ice cream
narlor and candy store are located in
the Court House building. They viii
remain there. according TO their pres
ont intentions, having decided to let
to others all the space in their pro-
posed new building.
The new building, it is estimated
WI cost approximately 100000
Putnam patriot., 1923-04-13

ly associated with Pomfret from its
earliest days. He rests near his elder
brother, the late Charles W. Gfos=
venur, former State Treasurer, who
died little over year ago.
To those who knew Mr.. Grosvenof
intimately through the years of his
activity, his passing is like the ending
Of an era as we'll as the passing Of a
type not to be found among the CON
ditions Of modern life and methods.
lie was direct descendant Of that
John Grosvenor. first representative
of the family in New England and
progenitor of all who bear the name
ia America John GrasVennr VS.
born in I64l and died in iGll IN Roz.
bury, Mass. and his body rests in the
old burial ground at the corner of
Washington and Eustace streets IN
Boston in the next lot to the founder
IA America Of the Payson family, Of
which Benjamin's Gresvenur wife
was descendant.
John Grosyenor's wife, Esther
Clark GrosvenOr, woman OF great
strength Of character and self=reli-
ance, came with her family, consist
ing of five sons and one daughter. To
Pomfret, where she engaged in the
management Of her landed property,
and added the practice Of medicine 20
her other attainments.
Esther Irosyenor's son, Thomas.
born IN 1887, married Elizabeth Pep
per, and was the father Of Amos. who
married Mary Hutehins, and settled As
farmer in Pomfret. Among the
children Of Amos was a son, Benja-
min, born in It'll. who married Chloe
Trowbridge. TO whom were born eight
children. the two eldest dying in early
life John William. the third son,
whose birth occurred in 1906. died in
1862, IN Pomfret, where his life was
spent in the pursuits Of a farmer. He
married Phebe G., daughter Of Charles
Spaulding of Plainfield Their chill
dren, Of whom Benjamin was the last
surviving, were Hannah, wife Of {. Z.
Grosvenor, Julia f., Charles W, and
Benjamin, whose birth occurred Sep
tember q, is4l, in the house on the
road To the Spring Farm. now known
as the Shaw place.
BENJAMIN Grosvenor attended the
Chandler District school, and when he
was about / 3 years Of age, he enter
ed the Woodstock Academy. but was
there scarcely q year when his father
died and the Civil War broke out.
Both Charles and Benjamin Grosven-
or wanted TO enlist in the Union Ar
my, but as the departure Of both
would have left the mother and sisters
alone and without care, the choice Of
who was 10 enter the army was left 20
the family doctor. who decided that
the older son. Charles. should %
Therefore during the years Of war.
while Charles was seeing active ser
vice a. the front, Benjamin was car
ing foy the farm and his mother and
sisters.
After Lees surrender. Charles
Grosveaor returned to Pomfret and
married Elizabeth. daughter Of George
B. Mathewson He bought the Charles
farm, the present site Of
the Pomfret School. and entered ac-
lively into the life Of the town and
the state. Meanwhile. his sisters hay-
ing died, Benjamin decided TO leave
pomfret and try his luck in the west.
An uncle, Of the same adventurous
Putnam patriot., 1923-04-13
RICH CASE SETTLED
Announcement Is Made That Jesse
f. Rich Pays Son $4,000

Announcement has been made that
the suit instituted by Oscar S. Rich
against his father, jesse r. Rich, mas
been settled without further court
action, the father agreeing to give
his check for $1,000 in meeting the
demands Of his son.
The case went to trial months ago
in the local chambers Of the Superior
Court, the judges decision being that
Oscar was legally a partner in the
concern in which he and his father
were associated for a number Of
years. Court ordered an accounting
of the business and shortly afterward
this was filed by the parent
The newest development in the case
is the agreement to quash further
court action, by the father paying
50, 600 to the son, to satisfy his claims
against the business
Putnam patriot., 1923-04-13
500 90 FOR NURSES HOME
Flower Booth at Moose Carnival Adds
to Growing Fund

Thanks to the generosity Of the
members Of Putnam Lodge. Loyal Or
der Of Moose, friends Of the nurses'
home fund for the Day kimball Hos
pital were enabled 10 raise in the -four
nights Of the fair the sum Of $4,000
to be added 70 the total. which is rap
idly nearing the $4,000 mark Under
the direction Of Mrs L. /. Lorillard
Of Pomfret. cut flowers and plants
were sold by nurses from TIC hospital
in uniform. Thanks is also due 70
Otto r. HeFmanson and {. S Andem
for cooperation. and to L. L. Lorillard
and Frank d. Bowen for gifts Of flow
ers.
Putnam patriot., 1923-04-13

ELKS INSTALL NEW
BOARD OF OFFICERS
Harry Smith of Rockville and
Suite Conduct Inducing
Ceremonies
Grill Committee Serves Dinner
Archibald Macdonald, Jr.. Z. r.


With the installation of the new Of
ficers of Putnam Lodge Of Elks. at the
meeting on Tuesday night. there op-
ened a new fiscal year, bright in pros
pect, and closed one Of the most sue
cessful years in the history If the
lodge The membership roll has IN
creased by more than IS, but the out
standing achievement Of the year was
the staging Of the fair that proved q
pronounced success.
Prior to the opening of tn eve
ning's ceremonies, complimentary
dinner was rendered Harry ( Smith
of Rockville Lodge Of Elks aaa his
suite of officers. There were present
also the new and retiring officers of
the local lodge An excellent dinner
was prepared and served by the grill
committee. Retiring Exalted Ruler
Lueius r Merriam acted in the ca
pacity Of POSTMASTER
Mr. Smith Ofheiates
Mr. Smith, past district deputy,
and his suite. had charge of the in
duction ceremonies. which were CIR
ried out in due form in a capable and
impressive manner The officers IN.
stalled ineuded
Exalted ruleE, Archibald Maedon-
aid. Jr.; esteemed leading knight. A
Putnam patriot., 1923-04-13
WOMEN TO MEET
Veters' League to Conduct Interest
ing Session Next Thursday

Another meeting Of the Putnam
League Of Women Voters will be held
next week Thursday afternoon. April
-, at $50 o'clock in the rooms of the
Chamber Of Commerce. Everyone in
terested is welcome to attend.
The program for the afternoon viii
be- IS follows. Know your town ques-
ttonnaire. topics. population, famous
men and women, original racial stock.
changes. Why
Mrs c. VI Elliott will give a paper
on this general theme and afterward
there Will be a period Of discussion.
Putnam patriot., 1923-04-13
ORGANIZE BALL TEAM
Nightingale Juniors to Play Saturday
Afternoons on Main St. Diamond

Saturday afternoon baseball is go
ing to be reality In Putnam this sum-
mer, il plans of Ernest Lorion mature.
He Is busy, as manager. in reorganiz-
ing the Nightingale Juniors, and will
play on the Main street diamond.
There is also assurance of Sunday
games on the Main street field, rs the
Nightingale Morse Mills team, with
Cooler Nelson as manager, Is soon 70
start practice.
The Nightingale Juniors2 will have
a number Of its former players in this
seasons lineup, these To include Pete
Benoit, Alpherie Latour. 0vila Au-
ger. John CafFrey. On the pitching
staff VIII be Rip Nelson, the twirler
for the local high school team last
year. and Beausoleil.
Whether or not the Juniors will en-
ter "a mill league. or rather. whether
on not a mill league will be started
among teams from Moosup Waure-
gan. Putnam. Danielson and Goodyear.
will depend on what action is taken
al meeting Of those interested in
UGH a circuit, TO be held at Goodyear
next Tuesday evening.
Putnam patriot., 1923-04-13
POSTPONE RECITAL
Organ and Song Recital at Congrega
tionAl Church to Be April ~

The organ and song recital to be
given at the Congregational church
by Kenneth c. Sharpe and John j.
Whitehead, Jr., will take place on the
Of Sunday, April %. instead
Of this Sunday afternoon as previous
ly announced.
Putnam patriot., 1923-04-13

Attempts to prevent the use Of day
light saving time in Connecticut fall
ed Wednesday when the State Senate
defeated an anti-daylight saving bin
by vote Of : to Is. The bill had been
passed bv the House II provided for
fine Of 500 or 10 days in jail. or
both. for wllful display Of any but
standard time In public.
Putnam patriot., 1923-04-13

Graydon Sharpe esteemed loyal
knight. James +. Murray; esteemed
lecturing knight, William T. Hughes
tyler, Hector DIVERT; secretary,
Thomas } H0warth; treasurer. a.
Newton Vaughn trustee for three
years, l.. ? Merriam; delegate 10 ma
tional convention, l.. L. Merriam; al
ternate, Ralph E. Thurston
Following the installation, the visit
ing grand lodge deputies made brief
addresses that were enjoyed. After
ward there was a social season, dur
ing which refreshments were served
by the grill committee. There was
an attendance Of more than 100 fra
ternal brothers, large delegations be-
ing present from Southbridge. Dan
ielson and Webster.
The II o'clock toast 10 absent
brothers was given by Past District
Deputy Smith.
Putnam patriot., 1923-04-13

Funeral services for the late Benja-
min Grosvenor. certainly the most
widely known of all Pomfret citizens
were held at $50 o'clock last Monday
afternoon in the First congregational
church Of Pomfret. only a few steps
away from the Ben GrosyeHor Inn,
which Mr. Grosvenor had founded and
carried on TO success that had made
his name and his house well known to
thousands of people throughout the
United States.
Mr.. Grosvenor died on Saturday at
ternoon after long period of Illness.
On the Wednesday before his death
he suffered the third ef a recurring
series of paraiytic stru-Et mi death
came to him pcaccfuiit j. tae rooms
in his Inn which he hal occupied for
many year. At tho time of his death
he was surrounded By the members OF
his family. including his widow, VI ~.
Anna Mathewson Grosvencr, his
daughter. Mrs John Douglas Camp
bell. and his son, John Payson eros
venor.
AtI.3O o'clock on Monday the body
was taken from the Inn after prayers
had been spoken by the Rev. }. Spen-
Ger Voorhees,, pastor of the Pomfret
church. During the two hours previ-
Gus to the services many older rest
dents Of Pomfret, guests at the Inn
and employees on the GrosRenor prop
ertv, visited the church to take last
look on the face Of the man who more
than anyone else has been closely and
prominently identified with Pomfret
life during the past half century.
Bearers Old Employees
At the services the Scripture les
Ions were read by the Rev. William
Beach Olmsted, rector Of the Pomfret
School. for &c years one of Mr.. Gros-
venor's closest associates and friends.
Prayers were offered by Mr.. Voorhees,,
who included mention of Mr. Gros-
venor's three families-his wife and
children, the many guests Of his Inn
and the large family Of employees who
lived on his land and remained his
faithful servants through many years
Of close and happy association.
The body rested among scores Of
floral offerings which came from
friends in all parts Of the country.
The bearers were Gustav Johnson,
htEftN NFHAhAft ANNtA@ ||fHteNtt
and Robert wilkinson, all Of them
faithful employees Of Mr. Grosvenor
for the larger part Of their lives Mr.
Hadley Of the Pomfret School was at
the organ and two hymns were sung
by choir composed Of Miss Gladys
Baine. Mr. and Mrs. A. D. Briggs,
Miss Ash, ] Fred Ash and John Ash,
Miss Ella Gustafson, Miss Dineen, A.
c. Palmer, and Chester Brown.
In the congregation were many
friends Of Mr.. Grosvenof whose rela-
tions with him had extended over
many years. These included many out
of-town people and also representa-
tives from all the surrounding conn-
tryside. Among those who came 70
the funeral we're Mr.. and Mrs. George
Proctor and Grosvenor Proctor 81
Cambridge. Mass. Mrs. Hunter OF
Newport. Z. l., J. L. Bowditeh OF Bos-
ton and Miss Ellen D. Sharpe OF
Providence.
Last Of Type
Mr.. Grosyenor was buried IN the
Putnam patriot., 1923-04-13
LOCAL MEN IN TROUBLE

State Ponce Allege They Violated
Liquor Laws at Abingdon
0mer Bernier and Edward VII
Hams. both of Putnam, will be ar
raigned tomorrow morning before
Justice Of the Peace Walter f. Dryden
&c the town hall, Pomfret, charged
with violating the liquor laws They
we're arrested by State Police Officer
Keith, and upon furnishing bonds of
S2U1 each were released They will
be- represented by their attorneys
when court convenes al o'clock to
consider their cases. which grew out
Of their alleged presence and that of
the state police, al the dance LAST Sat
afday night at Abingdon
Putnam patriot., 1923-04-13
THE WEATHER

The weather man says it's going
to become increasingly cloudy and
somewhat warmer tonight. and he
AYERS that rain may be expected on
Saturday.
Putnam patriot., 1923-04-13
Benjamin GrOSuenOr Dies
After Many Years Illness
PROPRIETOR OF FAMOUS PoMFRET INN AND TOWNS
BEST KNOWN CITIZEN SuCCUMBS TO PARALYTIC
STROKE IN HIS EIGHTY SECOND YEAR

Early Manhood Spent With Indians Omaha Reservation
Ancestors Founders of Town of Pomfret
Putnam patriot., 1923-04-13

Mr.. Grosvenor was buried In the
South cemetery, Pomfret. at a spot
which he selected himself many years
ago, and near the graves Of his long
line Of ancestors, all Of them intimate
Putnam patriot., 1923-04-13

Continued on Page Three)
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-01-23
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