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Putnam patriot., 1923-10-26
Name Receivers For Mills
of Manhasset Mfg. Company
STOCKHOLDERS REQUEST RECEIyERsHIP AND COURT
APPOINTS JOHN B. STRONGMAN AND
A. c. TOWNSEND
New Situation Not Expected Affect Operation Local Plant.
May Be Sold Now

Upon request Of William Metealf OF
Providence, X. l., and other stock
holders in the Manhasset Mfg. Co. Of
this city and Taunton. Mass, a tenn
p0rary receivership was ordered in
the Superior court at Willimantic.
Yesterday, when Judge L. P. Waldo
Marvin heard the application. granted
the petition, and appointed John B.
Strongman of New Bedford and Ar
temas c. Townsend of Boston, as tenn
porary receivers. Both men are mem
bers Of the creditors committee which
has had charge of the manufacturing
properties of the company since il
first became involved in financial diff
ealties. Mr.. Strongman is treasurer
of the City Mfg. Co. of New Bedford
and Mr.. Townsend is member of the
firm of Boston attorneys which repre-
sents the creditors committee Both
Mr.. Strongman and Mr.. Townsend
have been actively participating in the
management of the mill properties for
two months or so, in cooperation with
General Manager Harrison. They
have given bonds as receivers, in the
sum Of $4,000 each.
Notes Due Total S5,05i. 34s
In court yesterday it was disclosed
that the reeeivership has resulted be-
cause of the adverse financial eondi-
ton of the company, in the wake Of
which have come attachments of ply
steal property and other litigation.
There are heavy outstanding notes.
aggregating, it is stated. S6.226,72
of which S5.051 ,34s is now due and
payable.
1t was learned on good authority
this morning that the reeeivership
will probably not affect the operation
of the mill properties, that the same
schedule of hours and number of en-
ployes will be maintained right along.
Some unexpected difficulty may arise,
of course, it is pointed out, but none
are f0reseen now, and in all PROBABLE
ity the receivers will keep the mill
running as usual, II is stated.
New Interests Want Property
The company going into the hands
of a receivership will hasten the day
it is stated. when the affairs of the
present company will be wound up, II
the stockholders SO decide, and new
interests obtain control and ownership
of at least the local mill IL Is known
that certain interests have been at
work for months IN an endeavor to
arrange for the purchase Of the prop
erty. and II is stated that the receiver
ship viii be an aid to this end. While
the necessity of a receiversh1p Is
deeply regretted by Putnam citizens,
it is, however, looked upon as marking
the day for the winding up Of the af-
fairs of the present ownership and
the beginning of new era of pros
perity and success for the Manhasset
Company, as II Is hoped Il viii be IN
the not too far distant future.
Putnam patriot., 1923-10-26
co TO THE cAUcusESl
Putnam Needs Your Vote for Good
Government and Good Coun-
eil.-Don't Fail in Your
Ward Caueuscs

The local caucuscs for the
choice Of candidates for the city
election on December 8, viii begin
this week. Ii is hard for citizens
to realize the importance of the
eaueuses in local affairs but in
Putnam what happens In the eau
Gus usually is the fare-runner Of
what happens at the booths. Put
nam needs a good council this
year. II needs the best men that
the city can provide for the en-
foreement OF the law, for the up
building of the city and for the
maintenance of that character Of
government which gives citizen
local pride. II is the duty Of
every man and woman in the city
to 20 to the caucus. to support the
best candidate and TO down those
candidates whose purpose is not
for the good government Of the
city but for personal advantage
through maintaining a laxness Of
law.
Be present at the caucus in
your ward
The caucuses viii be held as
Putnam patriot., 1923-10-26
BOYS WOULD WRECK
TWO LOCAL TRAINS
But Their Attempts Fail De-
spite Barriers Placed Across
Rails
First Train Speeds Right Along
Second Stops-Poliee Investigate

Two definite attempts 10 wreck
trains running over the Worcester
New London division of the New la
ven railroad. at an isolated spot south
Of the Putnam Country Club. were
made on Saturday afternoon by at
least fopr boys. who live in the town
Of kiliingly. The identity Of the boys,
whose ages range from eight 10 twelve
years, has been learned and they are
now being examined and other details
Of the case are being investigated
with a view TO determining the course
Of action 10 be taken through the Ju-
venile Court and Probation Officer of
Putnam. The motive. whether Grim
inal or just thoughtlessness, that
prompted the unlawful act by the
boys. is one thing the authorities seek
to establish. As yet no arrests have
been made, but in due time. it is stat
ed. there will be definite action taken.
Put Ties Across Rails
1t was near Whites Crossing that
the boys placed a tie across the rails.
and retired quite a distance to await
developments. When the Worcester
bound passenger train. due in Put
nam at 436. came along. it appears
that the engineer did not see the tie
on the rails and the engine sent the
tie spinning. The heavy piece of tim
Der was splintered. but otherwise its
presence on the rails resulted in no
damage
Not satisfied, the boys proceeded to
place two ties on the rails and 20
make their harrieade more formidable
they added box or two, some pieces
of scrap iron and a few rocks and
stones. Their work done. the youths
again trotted back and hid. but re
manned where they could watch devel-
opments easily.
Shortly after o'clock a freight
train came along. But it did not pillow
into the ties and other things piled
onto the rails. The engineer had seen
the barricade and had stopped his en-
CINE a safe distance away. Report
Of the affair was made by him and the
case turned over to John Murray Of
Putnam, railroad policeman, for in
vestigation. His search for the boys
was successful. and local authorities
have now taken up the case.
Putnam patriot., 1923-10-26
ARRESTS FOLLOW ACCIDENT
Thompson and Putnam Men Receive
Fines in City Court

Newell G. Bethel Of Thompson,
chauffeur. and Edwin H. Adams Of
Putnam. were before Judge Geissler in
the city court yesterday morning, to
answer 20 charges growing out of an
automobile accident In which both
men figured on the Providence road,
via Chepachet. near the Cutler barn.
Bethel was fined s. and costs Of
Sl3.i4 for operating a motor vehicle
not properly lighted, 10 wit. only one
headlight and no taillight Adams
was fined 81 and actual costs Of 50 for
not having with him at the time Of the
accident his drivers license and regis
tration card.
Cars driven by Bethel and Adams
crashed early Wednesday night, about
$50 damage being done TO each ma
chine. Sergt Lizard aud Patrolman
Ryan Of the LEGAL police went TO tbs
scene Of the collision and after inves.
tigation ordered both men TO appear
in court yesterday morning.
Putnam patriot., 1923-10-26
VOTERS GET READY
FOR CITY CAUCUSES
Democrats to Renominate
Three of Present Alder
men.-Endorse Larose
Plan of Faction 10 Control Csueuses
Will Draw Voters Out

The curtain on Putnam's fortheom-
ing city election. will be run up on
next week Thursday evening when the
first Of the party eaucuses viii be
held at the Fourth Ward Democratic
Committees call. IN st. Jean Baptiste
hall. The other Democratic and Re
publican ward eaucuses will be held In
qaick succession. at times and places
more fully set forth in this issue Of
The Patriot
These ward caueuses are held for
the purpose Of nominating candidates
for aldermen and TO name ward com.
mittees. The general party eaueuses,
for the ratification of action taken by
the ward caucuses. will be held. by the
Democrats on Monday, Nov. IL and
by the Republicans on Friday, Nov ..
Both meetings will open at ) o'clock.
Willing to Endorse Mayor
II has been stated this week that
IL Mayer Chapdelaine and Alderman
at-Large Richard are renominated by
the Republican party as candidates 10
succeed themselves, the Democratic
party may not name anyone TO OPP
pose them or may go so far rs to
endorse them for election. This state
ment, however, cannot be taken as
representative of the sentiment Of the
Democratic party as a whole. How
all Democrats feel is not known and
will not be until the general caucus
is held. But there are leaders in the
party who are thoroughly satisfied
with the efficient and fair manner in
which both Mayor Chapdelaine and
MIR. Richard conduct themselves IN
office and are therefore willing. and
DESTROYS, that they shall be- unoppos-
ed by Democratic nominees. II they
are named by the Republicans
To Renominste Present Aldermen
As far rs the aldermen from the
four wards are concerned, there Is
quite bit of talk. but little authori-
tative information available. From re
liable sources il is learned that the
Democratic committee will cause the
re- nomination of all present aldermen
tBerthiaume, Dubois and Pigeon
Except Mr.. Desjardin. who states that
he is uncertain about his continued
residence in Putnam and therefore Is
not "a candidate. In his place there
viii be nominated Simeon LaRose.
a well known resident Of the North
End of the city.
Would Control Next Council
There have been rumors for quite
IA time about the plans Of a well
organized group of local men, both
Democrats and Republicans, It APP
pears. who would control every eau
Gus and thus secure the nomination
Of candidates Of their selection and
who would be pledged 70 carry out
their program, AS regards the election
by the common council Of the captain
Of police, patralmen, prosecuting at
torney and other appointive city
officers.
Voters In general are much interest
ed in these reports and those who
want to see the nomination Of can
didates endorsed by their party ward
committees, say that they are going
to make it their business TO be At
their ward eaueuscs at the appointed
time and place. and do their part to
ward nominating the selected party
candidates.
Putnam patriot., 1923-10-26
HONOR MISS SHIELDS

In honor Of her approaching mar
rage to Lucien Lambert of Daniel.
son. Miss Grace Shields, nurse At the
Day Kimball Hospital. this city, was
given a surprise party and farewell
last Friday evening at the home Of
Miss Myrtle Liljegren. South Wood.
stock, bookkeeper at the hospital.
The rooms were given the autumn
touch in decorations, and Halloween
games. music and dancing were en-
joyed.
Miss Theresa Bayer. in behalf OF
the nurses and friends. presented
Hiss Shields a Nutting picture and
bouquet Of roses. Miss Shields has
been ION duty" here for three years
Putnam patriot., 1923-10-26
c. d. IRELAND DIES
Vice President Of Waterman Worssed
Co. Found Dead in ti.s Car

II was with regret that local friends
Of Chester ID ireland Of Ridgewood.
n. j.. learned OF his sudden death last
Saturday. Mr. Ireland was found
dead, sitting at the wheel of his auto
mobile. Ii was apparent that ne had
brought his car to a stop at the side
of tine road wnen ne was taken III.
The gears were in neutral, but the
motor was running. when his lifeless
body was discovered, death being due
to an attack Of indigestion.
Mr.. Ireland was vice president and
one Of the owners of the Waterman
Worsted Company Of this city. He was
frequent visitor 10 the mill, especial
~ in recent years. He was also identi-
fled with the George II. Pfeiffer Com
pany of New York City, selling agents
for the local h,ill.
Putnam patriot., 1923-10-26
Local Mill Property Brings
$4,000 at Public Auction
rOwHATAN Mill GOES TO II. X. II. SILK Co FOR $55,-
Ooo.-L J. HARLEY, JR, BUYS MORSE MILL
FOR $4,000
Purchasers Do Not Dvuge Plans Concerning Their New Hold
ngs-Sale Attracts Many Buyers

No further details were ferthcom-
ing today rs 10 the definite plans Of
the II. X. II. silk Company concerning
the uses 10 which the Powhatan Mill
is to be put. when the company comes
into possession Of the former Night
ingale- Morse Mil, ON Dec. l. next. The
silk company acquired the property
at public auction on the premises on
Wednesday for $4,000.
Likewise. l., J. Harley. Jr.. million
aire Springfield, Mass, resident, who
purchased the Morse Mill for <2S. 200.
is keeping his plans well under cover,
he having made no statement concern
ing the mill property and his interest
Putnam patriot., 1923-10-26
ARREST EDGAR AUGER
Putnam Man is Held Under IS, 600
Bonds-Faees Serious Charge

Facing a serious charge, brought
on Dehaif OF i4-year old Attawaugan
girl, Edgar Anger, "A Putnam mar
ried man, appeared yesterday morn
ing before Judge Woodward in the
killingly town court and pleaded not
guilty. At the hearing testimony was
given concerning an alleged affair that
occurred on October Ia last. Proba-
BILE cause was found by Judge Wood
ward for holding Anger for the next
term of the Superior court having
criminal jurisdiction. and bonds were
fixed at $4,000.
Putnam patriot., 1923-10-26
cHAUTAUoUA COMING


Announcement is made that the an
nual visit to Putnam by the Winter
Chautauqua viii be on Tuesday, Wed
nesday and Thursday, Dee. IL. ~ and
10. Though the program for this al
ways keenly anticipated event. by
many local people, has not been an
nouneed. Putnam is assured Of getting
series Of entertainments that will
measure up at least 70 those Of last
winter And 10 everyone who attend
ed last season. this should indeed be
happy news, for the Winter Chautau-
qua Of 1922 was regarded as the best
ever"
Putnam patriot., 1923-10-26
MACHINE HITS WALL,
OWNER in HOSPITAL
Oliver Goudreau of Goodyear
Sustains Possible Serious
Internal Injuries
Three Other. Escape Almost unhart
in Accident at Pomfr~t Yesterday

Ia an automobile accident yester-
day morning. on the state highway 10
honifrvt from Putnam, near the vii
liam May place. Oliver Gondreau Of
Goodyear sustained probable internal
injuries and is n patient at the Day
kimball Hospital His brother Del.
plus Goudrcau, also Of Goodyear.
Michael Robello Of Goodyear and vii.
liam Zaija Of Webster, were also oc-
eupants Of the machine. but fortu-
nately escaped with minor injuries,
the latter receiving only sprained
ankle and the other two even lesser
hurts. All four men were hurled
from the machine VIXEN IL skidded
and crashed into n stone wall The
machine was ruined, as the body was
split and the chassis badly bent.
Car Newly Ovarhsaied
The car had just been taken from
Rosoff's garage, where II had been
thoroughly overhauled and had re
Gently come from the paint shop.
driven by Zaija. On the front seat
with him was Delphua Goudrean.
while on the rear seat were Oliver
bouufthu ana koUtilus
A the driver attempted to pass the
school bus owned by Albert Day OF
Pomfret. the wheels Of the Goudreau
auto slipped from the highway and
when they struck the sand at the
roadside. the ear skidded To make
things more confusing, n horse drawn
vehicle. loaded with wood. approach.
ed nearer and nearer as the seconds
went by. The Goudreau car shot
across the road ahead of the bus and
rammed the stone wall.
Pitched Out Back of Car
The crash was heard for quite q
distance and quickly attracted a
crowd. The occupants of the rear
seat Of the machine were pitched out
/ The beck back, ..ssTifiE the Trar curtains
as they plunged to the ground. Those
on the front seat were also pitched
out. The owner of the machine l.
reported rs having said that when the
car struck the stone wal, he was
thrown violently forward, and lung
ed against the back Of the front
seats. The next instant, the front
end Of the machine seemed to leap
into the air and IL was al that mo.
ment when he and his companion
were sent flying through the back
curtains.
Putnam patriot., 1923-10-26

The creditors committee. which
sought the reeeivership, in addition to
Mr.. Metcalf, included BENJAMIN c.
Chace. Jr,. Pawtucket. r. l.: Raymond
b. Cox, Boston; Henry B. Deminer.
Providence. G. Edwin Gregory. New
York, and Florimon n. Howe, Provi-
dence.
A hearing on the appointment Of
the receivers and appraisers viii be
in the Windham County Superior
court on November 9.
Putnam patriot., 1923-10-26
THE WEATHER

Fair and a little colder, says
the weather man. The storm Of
the early part Of the week Is now
travelling somewhere over western
Canada. Yesterday frosts were
reported as far south as Florida,
IN fact. X was colder AZ Jackson
vile than at New Haven. Snow i
reported in North Dakota and
Nebraska.
Putnam patriot., 1923-10-26

Mrs. Mary w. Ed,ek Of Church
street sustained slight shock last
Thursday. but IS quite comfortable
today.
Putnam patriot., 1923-10-26
Pitched Out Back of Car

Card. have been received by friends
Of Mrs NJ. w. Bennett and daughter,
Miss Grace |. Bennett, giving infor
nation Of their arrival In Mansfield,
Ohio. where they will spend the win
ter with Mr.. and Mrs. Frank NJ. Ben
nett.
Putnam patriot., 1923-10-26

Continued ON Page T~e)
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-06-13
M 'C[ELLAN READY. FUR ARRIVAL OF. TIGER STUDENTS.
Provisional Regiment Of 13 Companies Forme dAt
 Trainin gPost
ANNISTON BUREAU ] THE AGE-uERALD

The bulk of the reserve officer students to receive training at Camp Mcclellan this summer will report for duty Wednesday and Thursday, arrangements having been completed for handling the arrival through the information bureau at the union sta tion. Col. M. N. Falls has been des- lgnated as commander for the re- serve officer unit and has appointed capt. l.. A. Fallogane as the execu- tlVe officer for the period. A pro- Vlslonal regiment of 13 companies to be commanded by Col. l.. L. Glas- gow, Lieut.. Col. R. E. Grinstead, executive officer; Capt. Paul E. Baker, adjutant, has been formed at the training post, the majors to com mand the three battalions being O. F. Clark, W. M, Pearson and S. J. Burch. Major w. G. Jofes will have charge or the training group and he will be assisted by Capt. E. l.. Almond, Capt F. A. Woofley and Lieut.. W. C. Lee. Capt. J. A Vanfleed will have charge or the rifle and range work during the six weeks period to begin Thurs day and number of other regular army officers have been engaged for the period. Capt w. A. Cunning ham has been designated as recre- ational officer and some extensive sport programs are being mapped out for the pleasure and entertain ment of the students during their stay sere.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-06-13
RUSSIAN MAKES GOOD

If plans for an agricultural devel opment and colonization project could be worked out so as to acquire class of foreigners like the Russian tions 10 miles south of Greensboro the labor problem would be solved This Russian drifted to Alabama be- cause he found the snow and ice of New York and Pennsylvania too much like the bleak cold of his Rus sian home.
 John Richards, as he elects to be known since becoming an American, was so delighted with his Alabama the beginning and brought over his borther this spring. This smiling youngster knows no English word but "hello!" but he is also hard at work to help bring over the rest of the family.
 John Richards works as hard as any negro but he is very intelligent so much so that he was asked re- gently to write his views on immigra- tion for the Shakespeare club of Greensboro. His response was a lengthy article, written in broken English. but most informing and ex- tremely interesting, as it contained not only the ideas of an immi grant on that subject. but likewise the views of well informed man. One could only wonder while the delightful ar tlcle was being read if an American, after the same lapse of time, could have written an article so well in tn e Russian language, or acquire a knowledge of the agricultural condi- tions so quickly. More of his kind would go far to solve any labor prob lem the recent exodus of the negro may have created.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-06-13
COMPUTATION IS ASKED

Attorneys for Nellie Bestor, negro woman of Bibb county, who is un- der death sentence for the mur- der of her husband, appealed to the state board of pardons Tuesday for the communication of the sentence of life Imprisonment. The board took the petition under advisement.
 The woman contends that an uncle was responsible for the murder and persuaded her to kill her husband. Her attorneys asked the board of pardons to delay the case until fur ther information had been obtained. The woman offered no testimony in defense of her action on her trial. She admitted to the sheriff that she killed her husband with an ax. sev- cred the hands and legs and attempt ed to burn the body. When she could not incinerate it, according to her story, she placed the pieces in sack and threw them into a creek.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-06-13
AUbURN SHIFTED l. !. AS DIST INCIIS'HI[ !
 COLLEGE IF 1923
Honor Is Bestowed Upon Ala bama Institution For Fourth
 Consecutive Time

AUBURN, Ala. June 12.-(spe- c'al.)--Alabama Polytechnic institute has been selected by the war depart ment as one of the distinguished col leges for the year, 1923. This is the iourth consecutive time that this honor has been bestowed upon Au- burn. The notification to this eff feet was received here from Mai. Gen. David c. Shanks, United States army, commanding Fourth corps area. General Shanks had previous ly received telegram from the war department in Washington.
 The selection of Auburn as one of the distinguished colleges is based particularly on the eXcellency of work Tn military science developed in the student reserve officers train ing corps as well as general profici- ency along other lines.
 This is the second high honor to be conferred upon Auburn by the war department, the Auburn pistol team having taken first place re- gently in nationwide pistol shoot ing contest in which the leading in stitutions of the country competed.
 In connection with the pistol con- test additional data received here to- day gives the Auburn team total score of 2,113 with the University of Missouri second with score of 2,061 and Oregon Agricultural col lege a close third with a total score of POPS.
 The highest indiviual score of any man in any of the teams was made by J. W. Mcintosh of Auburn. Mir McIntoshs score was 429.
 The other members of the Au- burn team are J. L. McKinnon, J. F. Kettles, W. B. Wood and J. II. Reeves. All the Auburn men ranked high in individual scoring, Kettles making score of 427, Wood 425. Reeves 421. McKinnon All.
 The challenge cup offered by the National Rifle association will be roI warded to the commanding gen neral at Ft. Bragg, N. C., where it will be presented to representatives
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-06-13
CITIZENS OPPOSED TO INCREASES IN TAXES
Bibb County .Adjuster Busy Follow
 ing Up Citations

CENTERVlLLE, Ala, June 12.- Special. )-The county tax adjuster of Bibb county is still busy adjust ing the taxes of those who were cited by him to shoy cause why the tax value of their lands and per sonal property should not be in- creased. More than 2.20O citations were issued, and there is much un- rest on the part of the tax payers of the county. as they claim that their property is already being as sessed for at least 60 per cent of it's actual value, and that crop con ditions are the worst in 50 years. Besides, they claim that the present county administration went into of flee pledged to reduce. not increase, taxation, and that those in the tax ing business have turned a deaf ear to the appeals of the tax payer.