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Putnam patriot., 1923-02-16
FORMING ROTARY CLUB
Attorney Howard Bradford Taking
Leading Psrt.--Many Opposed

Permission has been obtained from
the national headquarters to organize
a Rotary Club in Putnam. The details
Of the formation Of the organization
are in the hands Of Attorney Howard
C.. Bradford, and it Is reported he has
about 5 pledged members. Whether
or not the movement will progress suf-
hciently TO warrant making appliea-
ton for a charter is matter that time
will determine Numerous business
men have affirmed their intention Of
declining membership, because they
feel that their allegiance is justly due
the Chamber Of Commerce, which Is
striving and succeeding in aeeomp-
fishing eommendable things for the
civic and business betterment Of the
community.
Putnam patriot., 1923-02-16
MR.. LYNCH COMFORTABLE
But His Condition /, Grave How
Other Patients Are Doing

Although the condition II Michael
Lynch. Putnam business man. Is re-
gardcd as hopeless. he was reported
today as resting quite comfortably at
the Day kimbali Hospital where he
has been a patient for a little more
than a week
Raymond Pierce. a hospital patient
suffering from pneumonia, is much
improved. and it is hoped that anoth-
ct week will find him convaleseinr at
home.
Philip Foisey is also patient At the
hospital. severely III with pneum,ss1ia
His condition is not regarded as aan.
gerous AZ present.
Mrs. Alfred Brousseau. who Eaaer-
went serious operation. Is reported
as improving.
Carlton Tatem Of Eastfori. whC
also underwent an operation at the
hospital. IS making splendid reeov
cry.
Putnam patriot., 1923-02-16
Continued on Page Six
TO ADVERTISE STATE
Dinner Speakers Lsud Beauties of
Towns In This Section

At the Lets Boost Connecticut"
dinner held Tuesday noon at the Bond
Hotel. Hartford, and attended by
prominent men from all parts Of the
state, the scenic beauties and historic
features Of Putnam, Pomfret, Thomp-
son and Woodstock were lauded in
glowing terms by the speakers, who
included Gov Templeton, Rev. FIR.
Keefe. and Rev Sherrod Soule.
As result Of the meeting of these
representative Connecticut men, a
plan was worked out to advertise the
State of Connecticut as an industrial
and vacation centre. This advertis-
ing will take yariOas forms, and will
be spread all over the United States,
Canada, and many foreign countries.
A. Newton Vaughn, president of
the Putnam Chamber of Commerce (;
A. f. Ralston, secretary; William +.
Moss. director. and Rep. Hector Du-
vert were the Putnam representatives
in attendance at the gathering.
Putnam patriot., 1923-02-16
POLICE SEEK ROAD HOGS"
Maay Mo,ori.,. compl@ia Agaisss
Those Refusing TO Share Highways

Captain Of Police Delage intsr-
viewed yesterday the driver of light
truck, who had left his machine In ths
middle Of the road, and when he Was
asked to give up part Of the high
way to allow another car 10 pass. hs
refused, the police say, and said other
things which the captain has noted in
his report book "Hogging the road
in these days Of difficult vehicuiar
travel, due 20 the SNOW" said Captain
DelaRe, sis a serious offense and those
who are guilty. will hear from me. Az
ton will be brought and fines win RE-
suit, in every case where investigation
proves that such a course IS justifie
by the police"
Putnam patriot., 1923-02-16
CHURCH CLUB Has ELECTION.
MEETS WITH MRS. SCHMANSkA

On Monday evening the Sunnyside
Club of the Baptist church held its
annual business meeting with Mrs.
Hazel Davis Schmanska Of Center
street. Games were played and de-
lieious refreshments were served. An
enjoyable evening was spent.
The newly elected officers are Pres
ident, Mrs. Elsie X. Johnson; vice
president, Miss Mildred Bard; secre-
tary. Miss Lucy Farrows; correspond
ing secretary, Mrs. Ruth P. Converse
floral committee, Mrs. Josephine S.
Lamondy. Mrs. Janette X. Smith;
membership. Mrs. Sylvia p. Barrette,
Mrs. Marion b. Smith; missionary,
Mrs Gladys Bard Durfee, Miss Har-
rictt Kendall
Putnam patriot., 1923-02-16
TWO CHIMNEY FIRES

Two chimney fires yesterday fore
noon, at almost the same time, de-
manded the attention Of the Putnam
fire department. The first blaze was
in the Farley block, so-ealled, on
Church street. While the fremen
were putting the fire out there, a call
came in for the second blaze in prog
ress at the home of Mrs. White on
Grove street, next to the telephone ex-
change. In both cases, there was no
damage.
Putnam patriot., 1923-02-16
MRS. WHEATON.
~ YEARS OLD ON WEDNESDAY

The members Of the Holdfast class
Of the Congregational Sunday school
gathered at the home Of Mrs. +. VI,
Wheaton, Grove street, Wednesday
St. Valentines Day, 70 extend 70 her
their eongratulatlons on her 18th
birthday anniversary. Other friends
also came in during the afternoon and
evening Mrs. Wheaton received many
gifts Of lovely plants and flowers. Re
freshmeHts were served and most
happy time was enjoyed.
Putnam patriot., 1923-02-16
SIS YEARS IN BUSINESS
Mayor Lueius H. Fuller Quiet
Nv Celebrates New Attainment
In His Life

Wednesday marked "a signal
went in the life Of ex Mayor Lucius
II. Fuller. for it was 50 years ago
that he took up residence in Put
nam and started In business. MIR.
Fuller is still lin the harness and
enjoying the best Of helath He
celebrated his 55th business ami
versary in Putnam by writing up a
particularly satisfactory insurance
policy.
Mr.. Fuller. who is intimately
known in this vicinity and has wide
acquaintance throughout the state.
recalls that there isn't man in
business today in Putnam who was
in business when he opened up his
offices. He is, therefore. the dean
Of local business men.
Putnam patriot., 1923-02-16
VOTERS LEAGUE MEETS
Local Women Profit By Attendance
and Enjoy Afternoon Program

There was a well attended and IN.
teresting meeting yesterday afternoon
Of the Putnam League Of Women Vot-
ers, held in the Chamber Of Com
merce rooms. Mrs. C. ID. Arnold,
president. presided. The general top
ie Of History" was considered and
papers on the theme were read. The
papers and discussion were interest
ing and instructive, and everyone felt
that they had prohted greatly BY be
ing present The next meeting will
be held next month All women seek
ing information on their duties As vot-
ers may attend
Putnam patriot., 1923-02-16
WIFE SUES FOR DIVORCE
Killingly Woman Alleges Husband
Has Been Intolerably Cruel

Amelia Leon Of Killingly has insti-
tuted suit for divorce from Frank
Leon, also Of Killingiy. the wife alleg-
ing that her husband has been intoler-
ably cruel 70 her. They were married
on Jan. II. 1917. Mrs. Leon. who
before her marriage was Amelia Pei
letter, seeks divorce decree and per
mission TO resume her maiden name.
Putnam patriot., 1923-02-16
HIS COUSIN DIES
WHEN CRAFT SINKS
Relative of Milton Kelly. of
Patriot Staff, Drowned
at Sea
All Hands Aboard Schooner Natalie
Are Lost.-Wreeksge Identified

Milton W Kelly. Of The Patriot
composing room staff. IS cousin of
Captain Patrick J Kelly. who with all
members OF the crew of the schooner
Natalie. was drowned when the craft
was run down and sunk. The sehoon-
er has been missing since Jan. % and
that she was lost with all hands is re-
garded as certainty through the find
ing in Tarpaulin Cove. Naushon Is
land, of Is foot section from the
port side of the schooner's hull. hatch
es, top of the pilot house, and dory
and red oar.
Putnam patriot., 1923-02-16
CARS IN COLLISIONS
BARLEY Giraea's Machine Causes $500
Damage 10 Truck at West Thompson

Because of frost on MS windshield.
BARLEY Giraca of Putnam, did not see
the truck of Hazinieze Brzuehowski
on a West Thompson road Tuesday
night and as result the formers
machine crashed into the rear Of the
latter's. Mr.. Giraca's car was da-
mayed some, but the other machine
was smashed-up considerably Ac-
cording to the police the damage done
amounted 20 $500.
Captain Of Police Delage reports
another accident involving local peo-
pies cars. The machine of A. J..
Benoit, driven by Emile j. Lavoie OF
Harrison street, collided with the ear
Of Or. Marguerite Billiard on Main
street Wednesday afternoon. The
resulting damage was not heavy.
Putnam patriot., 1923-02-16
FOR NURSES HOME
Sister of The Late Day kimball Sends
Gift on His Birthday

From Mrs Robert Farley Clark of
Boston, Mass, sister Of the late Day
kimbal for whom the Day Kimball
Hospital was named, The Patriot on
Wednesday, February Ii. received a
check for fifty dollars to be applied to
the fund which is being raised for the
erection of Nurses Home at the
Hospital. This brings the total of the
fund to date TO 81 $4,000, almost the
amount Of $4,000 or one-half Of the
$40, goo needed
Putnam patriot., 1923-02-16
Continued on Page Ten)
MARDI GRAs GALA EVENT
Over 400 Attend Annual Pre-Lenten
Attraetion.-HaveS Splendid Time

More than 400 people assembled in
st. Johns hall Tuesday night to par
ticipate in the Mardi Gras celebration
held under the auspices of the St.
Jean de Baptiste Society, of which
Napoleon Jette is president
The entertainment program was
furnished by the following: Miss
Rachel Cain, violin solos; Mrs. Philip
Phaneuf and Mrs. German, both of
Danielson, vocal solos; Joseph Mette.
cornet solos; Adolph Bernier, William
st. Marie and Mr. Simonzi, saxophone
solos and trios. The accompanies for
the evening were the Misses Bertha
Plessis and Louise Guerin.
Following the entertainment there
was reception. during which music
was furnished by the City orchestra.
Luncheon was served.
Putnam patriot., 1923-02-16
REHEARsINc MINSTREL
Putnam Eagles Seek More People 10
Enlarge Cast For Entertsinmsnf

Next Sunday afternoon will brin
the second rehearsal Of the chorus M
principals who will present the min
strel show at the Bradley Theatre at
Ter Lent. under the auspices Of Pu
nam Aerie Of Eagles. so far the ca
comprises 40 people. but more ar
needed and wanted. Anyone wishin 8
10 help is invited to be in Eagles ha
next Sunday afternoon at o'eloc S
and take part in the rehearsal.
Putnam patriot., 1923-02-16
NO TUBERCULOSIS CLINIC
AT HOSPITAL THIS MONTH

DR. Hugh Campbell Of Norwich will
not hold his usual monthly clinic at
the Day Kimball Hospital during this
month, but will make his usual visit
during March. The date and hour Of
the clinic will be announced later.
Putnam patriot., 1923-02-16
SUES GOODYEAR MILL.
A. ). Leboeuf Of Webster Brinxs Ae-
ton Seeking $500 Damage.

Through civil action, brought in thu
Superior court. Putnam, by Agapit J.
Leboeuf Of Webster. the Goodyear
Cotton Mills, Inc, Is made defendant
in a suit for $500 damages. Mr.. Le-
boeuf seeks damages for personal n
juries and damage TO his autousohdis.
alleged to have been suffered ON Aug.
2, 1929, on the Thompson-Weesoup
road. at Porter Plains, when his ns-
chine was Ia collision with that - -
defendant company.
Putnam patriot., 1923-02-16
CHARLES BROWN SUES
Seeks 5000 Damages From George
Eiehle.-Trouble Over Hay

In his suit against George NJ. Eich-
lie Of Ashford. Charles c. Brown Of
the same place seeks alleged damages
Of 5000. Mr.. Brown claims that he
had five tons Of hay in Mr. Eichle's
barn. the hay being valued at S25
ton. and that Mr. Eichle, upon de-
mand. refused to give up the hay
Mr.. Brown seeks to recover. with
damages, what he AYERS is dus him for
the five tons Of hay.
Putnam patriot., 1923-02-16
Sesrehers Find Wreekage

The discovery in Tarpaulin Cove
was by Captain Robert Jackson and a
picked crew of searchers that set sail
on the Hazel Jackson. Just after they
had landed and had commenced
search near Tarpaulin light, they
came upon t5-foot section of the
port side of the Natalie, and nearby
a dory with Natalie on its stern. Near
By was a red our that was identified as
belonging to the Inflated craft, and as
the search continued hatch covers and
a section of the top of the pilot house
were found The ice-eoyered shores
disclosed no bodies, however
Putnam patriot., 1923-02-16
Youth Among Victims

With the veteran captain on the last
trip was l9-year-old Robert Taylor,
school boy, facing his first adventure
and on his first trip to New York.
The wreckage, unquestionably iden-
tilted by the searching party, blasted
what small hope remained that the
three fishermen and the gay youth who
waved farewells to families and
friends and sailed out Of Edgartown,
Mass, Jan. %, will never again be
seen until the sea gives up their bod
Putnam patriot., 1923-02-16
SQUARE DANCES ARE
FEATURES AT BALL
Guests at Firemen's Annual
Function Greatly Enjoy
Old Fashioned Steps
Grand March Again One Of Pleasing
Events of the Evening

Giving their friends and the public
in general an evenings entertainment
that fingers pleasantly IN ones mem
ury, has come To be an accepted ac-
eomplishment BY members Of the Put
nam fire department. And the 23d
annual concert and bah held Monday
evening in Union hall was certainly
no exception. There were hundreds
present, including many out Of town
people, a number Of whom were fire
men and were guests of the occasion.
To many people the function served
as their final evening of dancing I'M
I'll after lent. and they and everyone
else seemed to make the best of their
opportunity. for the floor was filled
for every dance.
Decorations Please Everyone
Beautiful decorations greeted the
eyes of people entering the hall. the
white letters +. +. ID. on a red back
ground. Illuminated by electric lights,
holding the central part of the stage
adornments.
Music for the evening was furnish
ed by an orchestra of 10 pieces. DIR.
Harry W. Sharpe being the manager.
These musicians furnished an excel
lent and varied program OF dance
numbers and there were any number
Of compliments received for their
work During the early part of the
evening they entertained with a con
cert.
Firemen In Grand March
Firemen. in dress uniforms. accom-
panied by their wives and friends. at
tired in beautiful gowns. featured the
grand march. Charles T. Thayer, su-
perintendent Of the fire alarm tele-
graph and signal service. with Miss
Dorothy Bone. led the march. and
other couples IN line were the follow
ing Mr. and Mrs. James Barnes, Mr..
and Mrs. Alphonse Dumas, Mr.. and
Mrs. Wilton Greene. Mr.. and Mrs.
Walter Wheaton. Mr. and Mrs Clar-
ence Lamondy, Mr.. and Mrs. Walter
Aldrieh. Miss Helen Wheaton and
Thomas Lamoudy, Mr. aud Mrs John
Gahan. Miss Ruth Beaudreault and
Wilfrcd Maynard. Mr.. and Mrs. Wal
lace Aldrich, Mr. and Mrs. William
Moss, Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Cady. Mr.
and Mrs Alvin 0ldershaw, Mr.. and
Mrs. Francis Decatur, Alderman
Honorius Maenan and Miss Janet
Tourville. Mr. and Mrs Harry Cot
ton, Mr.. and Mrs William Hughes.
Mr.. and Mrs 4. r Metcalf. Miss Rose
Paul and Ray LaeroiN
Dance Until One O'clock
Following the grand march dancing
was started and continued until o E
clock. Great fun and no end Of en-
joyment were derived from the square
dances that interspersed the program
Of popular modern dances. IL '2as
evident that these held greatest favor
with the older people. for every st
had dancers in them who did not par
tieipate in other numbers on the pro-
gram. while those who held the foN
trots and such like in particular favor
were interested spectators from the
sidelines. John Ferns, who has been
prompting since he was "a years old,
held the center Of the stage during
the square dances, and by megapnone
told the dancers the next thing to do.
Frank Dumas. foreman Of Hose Co.
No. 2, was chairman of the committee
on arrangements. and Thomas 7. Ryan
was secretary A. Graydon Sharpe
served as treasurer.
Putnam patriot., 1923-02-16
PUTNAM ELkS MEET
Chairs at Tuesday, Meeting Filled
BY Past Exalted Rulers


At the meeting Of Putnam Lodge Of
Elks held on Tuesday night, the chairs
were filled by past exalted rulers.
John J. McGarry served as exalted
ruler, and the other officers were; Ed
ward w. Mullan, esteemed leading
loyal knight; W. j. Bartlett, esteemed
loyal knight; W j. Bartlett, ESTEEMED
lecturing knight; Charles Z. Dean, es-
quire; Andrew V. Frost. chaplain;
Archibald Macdonald, sr., inner
guard.
A class Of candidates was initiated.
After the meeting there was a social
season and luncheon was served.
Putnam patriot., 1923-02-16
ELKS WILL DOUBLE
SIZE OF GROUNDS
During Annual Fair They Will
Give Away at Least Sixty
Prizes
Fred Gagne Is Again Chosen Chair
man of Committee on Arrangements

Doubling the size of the grounds,
addition of at least two more attrac-
tons, viz: merry-go-round and a
Ferris wheel. and the giving away of
at least 60 prizes. are plans under
consideration of the committee ap-
pointed by Putnam Lodge of Elks to
arrange for the fair and carnival to
be held from July to inclusive.
Committee Organizes
The committee held its organization
meeting last Sunday, and again j.
Alfred Gagne is the chairman. James
Murray was reelected treasurer and
Ralph Bradford was renamed seere-
tary. The rest of the committee is
practically the same as last years.
The committee also has under advise
ment the proposal to have fireworks
display on two nights during the fair,
rather than on one night, as was the
case last summer. At any rate, the
Elks hope and expect to make the fair
bigger and better in every way than
last years.
General Committee Members
The full committee comprises the
following J Alfred Gagne, chair
man; james Murray, treasurer; Ralph
Bradford. secretary; Archibald Mac
donald, Sr.. ". J. Bartlett, Hyde
Smith. Jacob Alpert. John W Lynch,
A. G Sharpe. j. II. Kempf, A Newton
Vaughn, George Lewis, Jr., L. p.
Putnam patriot., 1923-02-16
FARMERS TO BATTLE
FOR ROAD SCRAPING
Thompson Taxpayers to Carry
Their Fight Into Town
Meeting
Flowing OF Country Roads Not
Enough. They Stoutly Affirm

There Is sure TO be a fine little row
on the question Of snow blocked roads
and the method that shall be pursued
in clearing the highways. at the spn--
eiai town meeting called By the So
leetmen of the town Of Thompson. up
on petition of the legal number Of vot-
ers resident at Thompson Hill and
Quadic This gathering of townspsa-
pie will be held at the town hall next
Friday afternoon at 2 o'clock.
At this same meeting there viii he
considered n second clause in the call.
this pertaining to the question of APP
propriatine $500 for the purpose %
purchasing strip of land to enlasg~
the playground at the schoolhouse In
District / 6 at North Grosvenordale-
To Lay Tax Aiso
Following this special town meeting
there will be held tat $50 o'cloekl
the adjourned annual town meeting.
when the question for consideration
will be in regard to fixing the tax
rate
Much will be said, however. mt the
special meeting To be held first. in re-
gard TO the clearing of roads Of snow.
II IS conceded by fair minded people
that the selectmen do the best they
can with the money that Is placed at
their disposal for the snow removal
work. The 500 appropriated is al
ready more than half expended. AZ
ter snow storms the selectmen send q
pillow over roads, making them passa-
BILE for teams and sleighs. Deep drifts
are cleared out of the way by shovel
ing.
Want Roads Seraped
But complaints say nothing about
the roads being impossible. generally
speaking. To horse drawn vehicles. IL
is the impossibility Of farmers owning
automobiles to get from their places
to the state roads that is drawing the
ire of certain such townspeople. They
want the roads scraped. They point
to the state highways as an example
Of the kind Of road they seek.
Simply blowing roads is not enough.
they say. This method has been fol-
lowed Cor years and years, and was
satisfactory before the general owner
ship and operation of automobiles.
These latter vehicles have brought
about changed conditions, they affirm.
and therefore the antiquated method
Of snow removal must give place to
the newer and more thorough one.
Scraping Expensive Operation
Most everyone agrees that this sys-
tenn Is desirable. but because Of tha
cost, is impossible. The expense will
be one Of the chief arguments that will
be offered in opposition to the plan
Of scraping country roads in Thomp-
son, and on the other hand, farmers
living on such highways will ask IL
they, as taxpayers. are not entitled u
such consideration for the benefit OF
their families, and 10 better ensbss
them 20 earn their livelihood.
IL would seem today that those in
favor Of the road scraping method will
have a hard time winning the coming
meeting over to their point Of view
and obtaining a favorable vote.
Putnam patriot., 1923-02-16
Seek Automobile Owner

Immediately the search was made
by the Putnam police for the owner
of the automobile and the person who
had only short time before been
wearing the coat that had had its
sleeves burned of at the elbow
In an underground tank near the
garage was stored about lis gallons
Of gasoline. This Was piped TO the
garage building II Is regarded as
highly fortunate that this did not tx
mite and explode. as everyone momen-
tarily expected it would while the fire
was IN progress
Putnam patriot., 1923-02-16

Moses Lueier and Charles r. Franklin
were in New York attending the Silk
Exposition Monday
Putnam patriot., 1923-02-16

The Public Library will b. closed
N Washington's Birthday
Putnam patriot., 1923-02-16
TO ADD SUN PARLOR
TOGOLF CLUBHOUSE
Purchase of Property Also Plan
of Putnam Country
Club
Financial Drive Nets SIS. t0o.-Sixty
Prizes Are Awarded to Winners

Purchase of the property that has
been used during the past SIX years
under lease. by members of the Put
nam Country Club. is apparently the
next move in the chain Of events that
eliminated last Friday night in Union
hall, when in the presence of several
hundred spectators, 60 prizes We're
distributed This undertaking marked
the windup of a financial drive that
extended over period of several
weeks. and by which was Melted about
$500.
Putnam patriot., 1923-02-16

1t is through this ''windfalr' that
the club will undoubtedly take up the
option on the property. which is own
ed by State Treasurer G.. Harold Gil
patric. 1t was stated that the board
of governors will soon consider the
proposal to build an addition TO the
clubhouse. this to take the form of n
sunparlor. which the women members,
especially, have been urging for quite
a time. There is also the proposal
that the club acquire the property at
the south of the eluhhouse-ther rem
nant of the Heath farm. 1t is felt
that as this land and its improvements
are so near the club property. it is de-
sirable that the club should control II.
Purchase is the answer to this. The
governors will also take under advise
ment the proposal to install electric
lights in the clubhouse. II these i'm
provements and betterments are made
a reality. it seems probable that the
social aspect Of club life will be given
greater attention. with quite elabor-
ate programs as the order of the sea
sons
Putnam patriot., 1923-02-16
Many Seeking Membership

Not only will the improvements
come as result of the financial drive.
but in its wake comes batch Of appli-
cations for membership, as many peo-
pie have become interested in the or
ganization and have asked TO become
affiliated.
Attorney +. c Morse was chairman
of the financial campaign committee,
and the other members were +. l..
Continued IN PAGE Six1
Putnam patriot., 1923-02-16

Search Of the neighborhood brought
to light coat with sleeves burned of
to the elbows Mr. Logee believed
that he Unidentified the coat. Those
Interested in the matter, reasoned
that whoever it was that entered the
garage, did so for the purpose Of
securing some gasoline and while in
the act, lii match, to better see what
he was doing Somehow. the match
resulted in the FIRE getting started and
the person pilfering the gasoline, in
trying to put the fire out, set his clo-
thing on fire. There are indications
in the snow in one place that the man
had rolled himself. in a frantic en-
deavor to extinguish the flames. He
took the coat of and left Il on the
spot.
Farther along the road an automo-
bile was found, apparently abandoned.
The upholstery and top were burned
away.