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Putnam patriot., 1923-11-09
RED CROSS DRIVE
 TO BEGIN MONDAY
Annual Collection of One Dol lar Memberships to Be
 Conducted
Executive Committee Meets to Com.
 plete Organizations Plsns

4 meeting of the executive commit tee of the local chapter of the Red Cross will be held in the Red Cross rooms this evening to complete ar engagements for the annual member ship drive which will begin next Mon. day. Armistice Dav Keeping in mind the failure of the drive of last year. those in charge of this years work are making arrangements that the city will be completely covered during the weeks before November 30th, when the drive ends.
 One Dollar a Member
 Membership in the Red Cross costs only one dollar per year. 0ne-half of each dollar is sent to the national so- ciety for national and international relief. The other half is kept in Put nam for the maintenance of the local chapter and for the upkeep of the Red Cross Nursing Service In order that the public may know the extent of the work that is being done by Miss Lessard. the Red Cross Nurse, her re- port from January 1st of this year to November lst was requested. Fol- lowing are the visits which Miss Les sard has made so far this year:
 Families visited 355 Nursing visits 1850 Advisory visits 2l0 Social visits 35 0hstetrical patients 60
 So much of the success of the Red Cross Nurses work is dependent upon the results of the annual membership drive that Putnam citizens are espe- cially urged to join the Red Cross this year. not one member to a family, but every member of the family.
 Canvassers will make a complete solicitation throughout the city. going from house to house. Remember when they come to you that they seek only q small individual amount which may go Go the creatiod of a great fund for relief. If nothing else would inspire giving to the Red Cross, the prompt and ready help which the organization gave to the sufferers in the Japanese earthquake should be lesson as to the mission of the Red Cross. When this great international work is com hined with the local work of the Red Cross Nurse the dollar asked should he readily given for a work which all can see and appreciate.
Putnam patriot., 1923-11-09
LANDS NOMINATION
 WITHOUT CONTEST
Alderman Berthiaume Unop- posed In Final Pre-Elee-
 ton Ward Caucus
"Insurxent." Easily Beaten.--women Named on Party Ward Committees

With the nomination of Alderman Eugene Berthiaume by the Democrats of Ward One, at their caucus held at the municipal building, last eve ming. the aldermanie makeup Of the next council, was settled. IS the eau GUS was the last to be held in this pre-eleetion period Alderman Der thiaume was nominated by aeelama- ton. as he was not opposed.
 The caucus. however, was largely attended. the report of opposition ;o Mir. Berthiaume having drawn out his friends Co support his nomination in the event that another candidate entered the field. Patrolman John Ryan nominated Alderman Berthi- aume. The caucus, which was attend ed by numerous women voters was presided over by ex-Mayor John J. MeGarry. The ward committee chos- en to serve during the next two years comprised Mir. MeGarry, Alderman Rerthiaume and Armand Montville.
 General Caucus Tonight
 There are two more events of in. tereSt that will be held prior to the city election on Dee. 2. These will pt tftt hSFhbitNAh anu fti#tttattS party meetings for the ratification of the nominations of candidates for Mayor and Alderman-at-large. The Republican general caucus will be held tonight in the Municipal building and it IS confidently expected that Mayor Chapdelaine and Alderman-at. large Richard will be nominated as candi- dates to succeed themselves. The Republicans, SO far as known. arc talking of no one else for the offices and no dark horses" have been re- ported.
 The Democratic general caucus will be held on Monday evening at the municipal building. According Co the present outlook. both Mayor Chapde- laine and Mir Richard will be en- dorsed-if they are renominated by the Republicans tonight
 Voters Should Attend
 As the voters have stood by their party candidates and attended ward caueuses the past week. so should they also attend tonight's general caucus and the one Monday. They should see their respective party and their candidates through to the end and to avoid the possibility of the un- doing of all the work of the ward caucuses, by the opposition control ng the general caucuses, voters should make il their business to be at their respective party general caucus to- night or on Monday, as the case may be.
 In those wards caucuses of the past week where the so-ealled ''insurgents" or radicals" named candidates Co op- pose those supported by the ward committees. the lattefs were winner by decisive majorities. Aroused e the need of concerted action. Ward committees worked diligently to get out a heavy vote, as did those on the other side of the fence The result .sssss= record attendance at about every caucus. Automobiles hurried back and forth across the wards. lt was almost like election day.
 Opposition candidates were named in four ward caucuses out of tLe eight and in each case they were de
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Putnam patriot., 1923-11-09
ROAD OPEN TO TRAFFIC
Chepaehet Route to Providence Is
 Once Again in Use

Motorists who have driven to Providence from Putnam via the Chepachet route, say that the driv- ing Is excellent with the exception of about 100 yards near the Twin Oaks. At this point the road Is paSSahle. but k not completely h. nished. Otherwise .the going Is good' as they say in automobile verRacalar. Because this route Co Providence Is almost finished and opened to traffic. it will again be come the popular one tand the shortest to Providence fresa this city. The road has been rebuilt by the Rhode Island highway depart ment for many miles. commencing at the state line and those motor ists who have used the route. say that an excellent job has been done.
Putnam patriot., 1923-11-09
FIGURE ON RAZING
 TREES ON OAK HILL
Numerous Local People De- plore Possible Barring of
 Beautiful Hilltop
Would Have City Buy Tract and
 Make 1t Into Park

Several people learned this morn ing that there was a possibility of the beautiful trees atop of Oak Hill being razed and made into timber. and they look upon any such eventuality with deep regret. They deplore the barring of Oak Hill-the highest point in Put nam. and for miles around. for that matter~-and they most strongly favor the town or city immediately getting into action and warding of the loss of this heavily wooded hill right in the center of Putnam by trying to pur- chase the tract, trees and all. and hold il with the idea of making it into q park.
 The land is the property of Buck and Harris, the latter being Dr. E. Nj. Harris of Providence. There are be tween fifteen and twenty acres in the tract, extending south to Bellevue street and north to beyond A. w. Marcy's home on Grand View.
 There are scores of oak. pine, hem lock and chestnut trees there. many of the oaks being twenty inches in di- ameter. There are any number of trees towering to more than 100 feet in height, and they are said to be more than 100 years old.
 IL Is not the easiest climb one could find. in getting atop Oak Hill, but when one does. there Is beautiful view, towns fifteen miles distant being easily seen on clear days. It is be- cause 1t is so beautiful on the hill and because of the remarkable view that Is possible up there. that so many interested citizens favor the city or town buying the tract and preserving the trees and eventually making the place into park.
Putnam patriot., 1923-11-09
BUYS RESTAURANT
Daniel Weeks Purchases Grown From
 Philip Zaltas.-New Chef on Job

Dan Weeks, who is widely known in Putnam and vicinity, has purchased the Grown Restaurant on Front street from Philip zaltas and has taken pos session of the place New faces are noted among the several people em- ployed as walters and in other capa- cities. one of the important changes having taken place in the kitchen, which is now presided over by a new chef. who comes from the famous Elm Tree Inn, famous for the excellence of it's dinners.
 Mr. Weeks intends to leave no stone unturned in giving the city its best eating place, aiming at highest quality food, prepared in clean. sanitary kitchen by an expert chef and served with promptness and cour- tesv-a combination that should make the restaurant the most popular nj the city.
Putnam patriot., 1923-11-09
GRAND MATRoN GUEST
Visits Jessamine Chapter With Her
 Suite on Annual Visitation

The annual inspection of Jessamine Chapter. Order of the Eastern Star, took place on Wednesday evening in the Masonic Temple with about 200 members and visiting guests present, including members of the chapters in Danielsou. Moosup. Oxford, Maiden and Providence.
 The chairs were occupied by the following grand chapter officers: Worthy Grand Matron. Mrs. Bella Powell of Hartford. grand treasurer, Mrs. Bertha L. s Gallup of Moosup; grand eonductress, Mrs. Helen l. Will Hams of East Hartford: grand chap lain, Mrs. Nellie Steward of Canuan grand marshal. Mrs. Emeline Wolfe of Saybrook; grand orRanist. Mrs. s. Thurlo Jones of Middletown; grand Esther. Mrs Abbie Bergmann of Hartford
 To Mrs Powell. the chapter pre- sented g cut glass sandwich tray.
 \ salad supper was served by a committee composed of Mrs Justin S. Greene. chairman; Mrs. Louis \. FL liott. Mrs R. F. Hi, Mrs. C. F.. Heath and Mrs E. Ray sherman. The reception committee was composed of past matrons and patrons. including the following Miss Harlie |. Cor bin. Mir. and Mrs. John C. Bates. Mrs. W. E. Richardson. Mrs R. L. Kenyon, Mrs. A. R. Metcalf and Mrs. Thomas Watson.
Putnam patriot., 1923-11-09
ARREST WEBSTER MAN
William Zaijs is Fined S2s For Reek.
 less Driving After Accident

William Zaija of Webster. driver of the automobile that was wrecked two weeks ago yesterday when it crashed into a stone wall on the road to Pom fret, and resulting In Oliver Goudreau of Goodyear, owner of the car, receiv. ing a broken c0llarbone and other in- iuries, was arrested this week and charged with reckless driving. He was arraiRned before Justice of the Peace Bryden. The evidence disclos- ed that the ear was travelling at fifty to fifty-fve miles an hour when the accident occurred. zaija was fined S25 and costs. Grand Juror ]. Fred Ash prosecuted the case in the name of the state.
Putnam patriot., 1923-11-09
CITY COURT FINES
 REACH S3,265 TOTAL
This Sum Represents Receipts During First Nine Months
 of Year
Expected to Total Ss. s.200.---Reflsets Police Active against Law Violations

Actual receipts of $S.265 0s for the first nine months of the present year and an estimated total income of S4 200 for the whole of 1928 com prises the financial record of the city court. according Co figures compiled by the clerk of court, Archibald Mac donald. Jr. These figures do not In. elude cash received by City Treasurer Brown, for the court account. from the sheriff. collected on account of fines paid at the county jail.
 Receipts Constitute Record
 This total cash receipts of the city court constitutes a record, the money received for this year. up to Septen Der, being ever $l.000 in excess of the total received last year. Court receipts go into the city cxehequer.
 During the year 1920 the city re- ceived through the city court. Si,- 705.s7. In 1922 the amount was Sl.9t6.5s. Last year the city treas ury was enhanced by the sum of <2 - 0s7.s5. IL is estimated that this years receipts will double that 1922.
 In January and February of the present year the court furnlshc s32s.64 and s32i.l2, respectively. | swell the city treasury In March the receipts dropped to Sl6.25. But Ia April and May the figures jumped to S3t5.si and S279.i2, respectively.
 Cash tn June $64f
 When June had passed into history it was found that court receipts had scared to S64t.As for the month, al. most three times as great as the pre- yions month. July also was a '.hig" month for the court and the city treasury. for SB22.hi were turned over Go the treasurer by Deputy Judge Macdonald. In August the total stood at S2aT. 51. but this was almost doubled in September when the sum of S4b05g was collected.
 This record for three -fourths of the year Is conclusive proof of the activity of Captain of Police Jarvis and men of his department and Prose cutting Attorney Carpenter. in their combined efforts to cope with general law violators and particularly in fractions Of the prohibition laws. Tho latter have materially swelIed the re eeipts of the city court. for there have been many cases before Judge Geissler and heavy penalties have been imposed, ranging as high as s20L and costs.
Putnam patriot., 1923-11-09
BIRTHDAY PARTY

A birthday party was rendered to Miss Doris Card daughter of Mir and Mrs. Fred D. Card. 10 Frank street, Monday evenin~ at the home of her parents. Many of her friends were entertained with games. music and singing. The hostess served a delightful lunch to the guests, and the birthday cake decorated with twenty candles was also served. Miss Card received a great many pretty presents.
Putnam patriot., 1923-11-09
IGNORING HIS SON
 GIVES FATHER JOY
E. O. Hopkins Grateful That Bridge Is 10 Be Memorial
 to Son

Deeply appreciative of the fact that the new state highway bridge over the Little River on Pomfret street Is to be dedicated when finished next spring. as memorial Co his son. Harry Clinton Hopkins, who died in France while serving during the World War. F.. Q. Hopkins of School street today asked The Patriot 10 convey his thanks to the American Legion and State Highway Gommis. sioner Macdonald for the tribute ta be paid his son in the name of all Putnam's boys who gave their live to their country in its hour uf need.
 Mr. Hopkins extends his thanks as follows.
 | is a greater pleasure to ne than | can possibly state. that the new state highway bridge over the Little River on pomfret street, is to be named in memory of nv son. Harry Clinton Hopkins, who died while sefy ing in France during the World War. perpetuating his name in this manner will serve also Hs means of reminding us of the heroism of those others who also gave their lives in their country g scrvicn
 am deeply grateful for the inter est taken in the matter by Anselm Mavotte Post No. f3. the American Legion of Putnam and also Co the State Highway Commissioner for his natriatisa. :a eeiissf1tifiE tu tfiv new bridge being memorial Co Harry Clinton Hopkins.
 To all those who interested them selves actively in the matter. l am deeply grateful and hereby publicly my thanks.
 F. Q. HOPKINS
Putnam patriot., 1923-11-09
FOR WINTER cHAuTAuouA
Committee Meet. to Discuss New Lo,
 cation for Exercises

Now that Union hall has been clos cd to the public. the Winter Chau. tauqua finds itself without q home and it was to discuss ways and mean. of finding q proper auditorium that gathered the members of the eNeeu. tive committee of the Chautauqua in the office of the president, Dr. II. |. pense, on Wednesday evening. D. E. Gilbert was appointed to take up the matter of finding a suitable place for the annual three winter days of Chautauqua entertainment and MT. Gilbert is supposed to make his re- port within the week.
Putnam patriot., 1923-11-09
BUILDS TWO BRIDGES
Contractor Sabin Starts Work on
 Qusdic Village Cement Structure

Work was started Monday morning on the construction of new cement bridge in Quadic village, Contractor John r. Sabin having the job in charge for the town of Thompson. The bridge is of the 30 span type and should be finished and in use tn about two weeks. In the meantime a tenn porary bridge is being used to accom- modate traffic
 Mir Sabin has about finished build ing a cement bridge for the town of Woodstock on the road to Eastford. north of the Lyon Four Corners.
Putnam patriot., 1923-11-09
D. A. R. TO MEET

The regular meeting of Elizabeth Porter Putnam Chapter, D. A. Ra will be held next Monday afternoon, Nov. 12, in Odd Fellows hall at 5 o'clock. There will be a meeting Of the board of management at 2.S0 o. clock
Putnam patriot., 1923-11-09
GOING TO CALIFORNIA
J. Blaekmore Leaving Man
 hssset Go. For Los Angeles

William J. Blackmore, son of Wa, ter H. Blackmore of Pomfret. has accepted an attractive offer to be- come office manager for the Imperial Cotton Mills, Los Angeles, Cal, and leaves next week to begin his new duties.
 He graduated from Putnam High school in 1912 and while q student there was one of the most prominent athletes in school. After leaving school he became employed at the Manhasset Mfg. Co. and has since been with the eompany--a period of over ten years having worked both in the Providence office and at the Putnam mill.
 His many friends in this section. while regretting his departure. will be glad to note his progress in the textile field.
 Miss Minnie Wells of Woodstoek is the guest of Mr and Mrs. George Badrnff
Putnam patriot., 1923-11-09
QUIET ARMIsTIcE DAY
No Formal Program Arranged in Putnam for Celebration of Day

Putnam's celebration of Armis. tiee Day-whieh falls on Sunday will be confined to services of spec ial interest in the city churches. when it is expected the pastors Will preach on topics significant with the occasion.
 There will be no official city pro. gram in celebration of the day on Monday. Stores will be open and mills will run as usual.
Putnam patriot., 1923-11-09
In honor of her approaching mar.

In honor of her approaching mar. riage to Thomas Roach of Los Angs- les, Cal. Miss Bertha Zercie of Moo sup was rendered a shower at that place Saturday evening Miss Ruth Hatfield, Mrs. Carl Blossom, Ms Tackaherry, Miss Alice Adams, Miss Pauline Lueier attended from this city. Mr. Roach was former in- struetor at the State Trade school this city.
Putnam patriot., 1923-11-09

Mr. and Mrs C. A. Hawkins. Mir. and Mrs. s. Rich and Miss Eddy mo tored to Quonochontaug R. l.. on Tuesday. returning yesterday.
Putnam patriot., 1923-11-09

Mrs. A. M. Bartlett of Grove street is convalcscent at her home after several weeks Illness
Putnam patriot., 1923-11-09
ROTARY AIMS TO SERVE
Will Lend Their Assistance to Coming
 Father and Son Banquet

At the invitation of John II. Cor bett. the Rotary Anns of the Putnam Rotary Club have been invited to serve al the Father and Son banquet to be held later in the month. A meet ing of the Rotary Aims was held on Thursday evening at the home of MT. and Mrs. W. J. Bartlett. Following a business session, n supper was served to the Rotary Aims by four stalwart Kotarians Mr, Bartlett. Guy l.. Baker, Ray Bosworth and Henry Lyon.
Putnam patriot., 1923-11-09

Miss Ellen Hassard has returned from several weeks visit with her brother. H. N. Hassard. in Newport
Putnam patriot., 1923-11-09
THE WEATHER

It's cold and the weather man says that it's going to be colder. but clear. Anyhow, there is no difference in the temperature either north or south and yester- day 1t was as cold in Georgia ss 1t was in Connecticut.
Putnam patriot., 1923-11-09

Mr. and Mrs. Arthur A. Msloney School street, and Mir. and Mrs. vii liam Babcock of Dayville motored over the Mohawk Trail on Sunday
Putnam patriot., 1923-11-09

A man without a Red Gross badge in November isn't properly dressed
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1923-10-24
IVORY FROM SKINNED MILK
Substitute for This and Other Mate
rails is Produced by Re-
cent Process.

Combining beauty with utility, a ma
terial is being made from skinned
milk by a process recently brought to
the United States from England. As
it is nOn-infammable, Odorless, and
can be drilled, glued or dyed, 1t has
a multitude of uses as a substitute for
ivory, ebony. amber. rortOiseshell. horn.
and other similar products. Besides.
it may be used as an almost perfect
imitation of many natural products OF
great price, among them being Chinese
jade and lapis lazuli. A brilliant
polish is easily obtained and it can
be bent, pressed. and, to some extent,
moulded, or machined. As it is non
conductor of electricity. it may be
used in making decorative radio and
lighting fixtures. Also it has been
found valuable for ships cabins. hand
rails. automobile fixtures, and in the
making of beads, buckles, buttons,
jewelry. fancy ornaments, cigarette
holders, combs. brushes, carriage ham
dies. parts of furniture, pencils and
penholders, organ stops, and piano
keys.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1923-10-24
SOME RECORDS IN THinNEss
Platinum Wire, FiIament Of Spiders
Web and Soap Bubble at
Its Dark Spot.

Platinum wire has been drawn so
fine that 10000 pieces Of it placed side
by side would not cover more than an
inch, while $50 pieces bound together
would be necessary to form thread
as thick as a filament of raw silk.
A mile of this wire would not weigh
more than a grain, while seven ounces
Of it would extend from London to
New York.
Fine as is the filament produced by
the silkwOrm that produced by the
spider is even more attenuated. If, for
instance. a thread of spiders web
measured four miles, it would weigh
little more than grain.
AS soap bubble floats in the light
Of the sun 1t reflects to the eye an
endless variety of gorgeous tints.
Newton showed that to each of these
tints corresponds a certain thickness
Of the substance forming the bubble ;
in fact, he showed that all transparent
substances, when reduced to certain
degree Of thinneSs, would reflect these
cOlors.
Near the highest point of the bub-
BILE, just before 1t bursts, can be seen
a spot which reflects no color and APP
pears black According to Newton. the
thickness of the bubble at this black
point is the 2,5OO,OOOth part Of an
inch.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1923-10-24
NEW STORY BY MARK TWAIN
Harpers Have It but it Will Not Be
Published for Two Hun
dred Years.

A great treat is in store for the low
ers of books who are on earth two
hundred years from now. They will
have a fresh story written by Mark
Twain. Persons living nowadays never
will know what the master wrote in
this story. for it is sealed and is not to
be read or published until two CEN
turtles have elapsed.
The Harpers, who are moving their
printing house from Franklin street to
their new building uptown, possess the
precious manuscript. In moving desks
around in their old quarters the other
day they found one with secert
drawer. When this was opened a
sealed package was found in it. and a
not written on it said it contained a
story or article by Mark Twain and
was not to be opened or published for
two hundred years.
That is all that is known about it.
The package is in possession of the
Harpers. who will doubtless carry out
the writer's intentions. 1t will remain
unopened until well into the Twenty
second century. Then the citizens Of
this world will have something good to
read-Cleveland Plain Dealer.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1923-10-24
Keeping Up the Standard.

The social caste Of customers is not
commonly supposed to be regarded in
quick-lunch restaurants, but a Philadel-
phia paper tells this story: "a fastidi-
Gus person made his way into a steam
ing, fly-infested little restaurant. The
young woman behind the counter
placed tumbler of water before him
with thump.
whats yours?'' she asked sharply.
Coffee and rolls"
She set before him mug a quarter
of an inch thick and as heavy as iron,
filed with a brown fluid. The man
seemed daZed. He looked under the
mug and over it. "But where is the
saucer?' he asked
1--WE don't give no Saucers here" re-
piled the waitress. 'If we did some
low-brow'd come pilin' in and drink out
of his saucer, and we'd lose a lot of
our best customers"