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The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1923-06-18

In the Mandan churches yesterday
the citizens Joined in prayers for
rain.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1923-06-18
MANDAN NEWS

Mr.. and Mrs. w. II. Stabler return
ed to the city Friday evening after
months vacation in the west. They
spent part of their time visiting
their daughter, Mrs. L. A. Bissonctte
of Modesto and with their son, Fred
Stabler who is now employed with
the Southern Pacific at Oakland.
Mrs. j. w. Hintgen entertained at
luncheon Saturday at her home on
Fourth avenue complimentary to Miss
Mary McGillIc. Roses and peonies
were used in profusion about the
home for decorations.
Miss Helen Stabler returned Friday
evening from La Fayette. Ind, where
she had gone with Mrs. H. Jess two
weeks ago to attend various social
functions in connection with the
commencement exercises at Purdue
University. Mrs. Jess remained for
week with her son, Leslie Harri-
son. Mrs. Jess, Mr.. Harrison, and
Frederick Tavis are expected home
today.
ALI. o. Nelson and family of Dunn
Center will leave soon for Portland
Ore. Mr. Nelson. a practicing attor-
ney at Dunn Center for many years,
has disposed Of his law library and
practice to Atty. W. A. earns of Man
ming and the change will be effective
July 1. Mr.. Nelson is brother of
Theo. G. Nelson, secretary of the
Independent Voters association.
Putnam patriot., 1923-08-10
Smith and Alperf Purchase
DdnieLSOn Rockville Circuit
oRPHEUM THEATRE AT DANELSON AND PALACE THE
ATRE AT ROCKVILLE, WITH LONG LEASE
ON MAJESTIC IN DANIELSON
Five Theatres Under Their Contro-Wi Incorporates A.
"S-A Amusement Company"

An announcement that will be re-
ceived with much satisfaction through.
out this section of Windham County
is that of the acquisition by Hyde
Smith and Jacob Alpert. lessees Of the
Bradley and Victory Theatres in Put
nam, of the Brown-Lewis circuit OF
theatres, including the Orphcum The
atre at Danielson and the Palace The
atre in Rockville, together with a
long term lease on the Majestic The
atre in Danielson. giving the two
young local managers a circuit of five
theatres under their control and the
nucleus of a large and important
moving picture development in this
section of Connecticut.
Patriots Announcement Exclusive
The announcement of the acquisi-
ton of the Danielson and Rockville
Theatres was made exclusively to The
Patriot on Thursday by Messrs. Smith
and Alpert. The 0rpheum Theatre,
which is the center Of amusement for
the lower half Of Windham County.
has seating capacity Of 7sb. The
Palace Theatre at Rockville seats 76e
Both are equipped with stages and
dressing rooms similar 20 the Bradley
and are built for the accommodation
Putnam patriot., 1923-08-10
BAD MOTOR SMASH
On fOMFKEi KUAD
Henry Lis and Two Passengers
In Hospital.-Car Com
plete Wreck
First Accident on New Road.-Driver
Badly Cut

Henry Lis of Danielson. while
driving big Dodge touring car last
night from Pomfret to Putnam. skid.
ded just beyond the foot Of Hickey
Hill. turned completely around and
smashed over the side of the road IN
to the ditch, completely wrecking hi'
ear and seriously injuring himself an,
two of the three other occupants OF
the ear. Lis sustained internal n
iuries, a twisted kneecap and scar
on the face and hands.
The big car in which the party
were driving was a complete wreck
Passersby picked up the three inlur
ed and took them 10 the roadway
where first aid was administered IN
iii a doctor arrived and all were tas
en- to the Day Kimball Hospital
where later il was reported that al
three were resting comfortably. Ii
Is the son Of Lucas Lis Of Nort'
street. Danielson.
Putnam patriot., 1923-08-10
CITY PAYS HOMAGE
TO PRES. HARDING
Mills and Stores Close as Trib-
ute to Memory of Nations
Chief
Simple Exereises Here This Afternoon
Start With Bell Tolling


Putnam's official day Of mourning
for the nations dead President is be.
ing observed today. Manufacturing
operations in all mills in the city and
vicinity are stopped for the day,
stores will close at noon and late this
afternoon, at $50 o'clock, TO be ex-
act, there will be carried out the for.
NAL and solemn program arranged t.
mark the burial Of the body Of Presi-
dent Harding, in the family burial 10.
at Marion, Ohio. Both Of the city's
theatres will have no matinee per
Torrance today and the Putnam post.
office, in compliance with an order
from Postmaster General New. will bc
closed for one hour, from to 5 o.
clock this afternoon.
Postpone Band Concert
The usual Wednesday evening
band concert on Union Square, under
the auspices of the Putnam Chamber
of Commerce. was not held out of re-
spect for the nations dead chief. Next
week Wednesday evening the Waure
gan Band will give a concert, starting
at $50 o'clock.
The program late this afternoon
will be in charge of the citizens com
mittee that was formed at the in
stance of Anselm Mayotte Post, the
American Legion, At 4.50 o'clock,
which is the approximate time thar
the Presidents remains will be low
cred into their final resting place,
bells on churches and factories in the
city will be tolled for five minutes,
following which a firing squad. made
up of World War Veterans. will fire
the salute for the dead and taps
will be sounded by hnglers. stationed
about the city, one echoing the other.
Mayor Asks Cooperation
The citizens committee and Mayor
Chapdelaine, by proclamation. have
requested the people Of Putnam 70
stop whatever they are doing when
the bells begin tolling and during this
brief period, with hats oft and heads
bowed. offer a silent prayer in mem.
DRY of the dead President. All traffic.
in 50 far as possible. will be stopped
during the minutes these brief cere-
monies are in progress.
At the weekly meeting and lunch.
eon Of the Putnam Rotary Club on
Wednesday. an impressive PROGRAM
was carried out in memory Of Pres
dent Harding. Following silent
PRAYER. during which the Rotarians
stood with bowed heads. John Cor
beth sang the solo, LEAD. Kindls
Light" The hymns. abide WI
Me" Nearer Ny God to Thee" and
MY Faith Looks Up 10 Thee" were
sung and an interestiu gtalk OF the
life Of President Harding was given
by Judge l.. II Fuller
pomfret Observance
There viii be q memorial service q
Christ church, Ponfret. AZ ! O'Clock
this afternoon. Everyone Is invited
70 attend.
Putnam patriot., 1923-08-10

Of legitimate attractions as well as
moving pictures. The new managers
If take possession OF the theatre
xt week, and the houses will b.
closed down for a brief period, during
which alterations and repairs will be
made.
VIII Incorporate Company
The two theatres have been the
propertv Of Mrs. Cora Brown Of Prov
idenee and John Lewis Of Danielson-
II il largely due to Mr.. Lewis's desire
to retire from business that the safe
has been effected.
Messrs. Smith and Alpert will con
duet the five theatres under their d
reetion through an incorporated com
pany which is to be known as the S-A
Amusement Company, with central
Offices in Putnam. In the new com
many. mf. Smith viii devote his tim
To the purchasing and booking OF pic
lures and plays. Mr.. Alpert viii b
me directing manager Of all fve the
aires. and during the next twelve
;,,s;s.hs vii! spSfifa. Tsisesi ~ his time
in Danielson and Rockville, though ne
will continue to reside in Putnam.
Purehss. Property Outright
The property consisting Of the Or
pheum at Danielson and the Palace
al Rockville has been purchased out
right by MesSrS. Smith and Aipert,
while the Majestic is only controlled
under long term lease. II u prob
able that the Majestic Theatre VIII be
closed indefinitely or only opened foi
weekend performances.
Both Of the young theatre manag
sTs are among the most popular eiti
gems Of Putnam. Mr. Smith has beef
in Putnam about eight years, or since
his father, David Smith, took oyei
the lease Of the Bradley Theatre. III
became associated with Mr.. Alper
lust a year ago, when the two loca
Putnam patriot., 1923-08-10
VERMILYE Is OUT
OF MANHASSEi CO.
Finishes Labors Wednesday AS
Chief of Local Manufac-
turing Concern
Reported He Drew Salary of SIS. 1000
YeAr.-No Successor Named

Another change in the manage
ment Of the Manhasset Mfg. Co. be-
came effective Wednesday. when VIII
liam NJ. Vermilye retired as treasurer
of the concern. His successor has
not been appointed, and il is report
ed that no one will be named for the
present.
Mr.. Yermilye has been, as treasur-
er, the active head of the company
since he was chosen as such, by the
joint committee of seven members
representing the creditors, cotton and
yarn interests, and the group of banks
closely identified with the company IN
its present situation. Mr.. Vermliye
is an officer of the National City
Bank of New York City. 1t is re-
ported that he drew a salary as treas,
urer of the Manhasset Co. Of s2o,0oo
year.
Putnam patriot., 1923-08-10

theatres were combined under one
management. At that time Mr. Smith
removed with his family TO Worces-
ter. and since then he has divided bis
time between business interests in
that city and participation in the man.
aeement of the theatres here, Mr.
s,lpert having direct control Of both
houses.
Both Are College Men
Mr.. Smith is married and has one
daughter. Marjorie. He studied at
Brown University prior TO coming to
Putnam. He has taken an active In
terest in all Putnam affairs since he
first came to this city to live, ard
both Mr. Smith and Mr.. Alpert have
endeared themselves TO Putnam peo-
pie through their interest In and will
lingnesy to help any deserving cha
table effort
Mr.. Alpert is married and has ons
son. Robert Alpert. Mr. Aipert at
tended Yale, and since his coming
10 Putnam in 1919 he has taken part
in practically every local activity of
aus Importance. He Is a member o.
the Masens. Eiks. the Putnam Rotary
Club, and serves frequently on COM
mittees for various charitable affairs.
Putnam patriot., 1923-08-10
POLICE GUARD MEN
WHO ATTACK CHILD
North Woodstock Aroused By
Assault on Grace E. Potter,
Ia Years Old
Alleged Assistants of Girl Escape,
But Are Caught Later

The people of North Woodstock
were so wrought up and angered by
the brutal attack on fourteen year
old Grace Evelyn Potter. daughter of
Mr.. and Mrs Arthur Potter. at her
home Saturday evening, while her
parents were away. that the two
youths arrested later and charged
with the crime, seemed to be in dan
ger of an attack by the townspeople,
and for this reason. II is stated. the
youths were closely guarded. Frank
Makowski, 10. son of Tax Assessor
John W. Makowsk of Webster, and
Michael Urhanski. 10. also of Web
ster. were those taken into custody
and arraigned Saturday evening be.
fore Justice of the Peace Charles W
Perrin of North Woodstock. charged
with criminal assault. They pleaded
not guilty and were held in bonds OF
SIS. 900 each for the next term of the
Nindham County Superior Court
having criminal jurisdiction. Unable
to raise bondsmen. the two were re-
manded TO Jail TO await trial
Since Saturday little Grace has
been at the home Of her grandparents,
Mr. and Mrs Charles II. Potter. North
Woodstock
Grandfather Fights Asssiisats
An heroic battle BY Charles II. Pot.
ter, her 70-year old grandfather. who
ged her from their clutches, is be
lieved by him and police authorities
70 be all that saved her life
The attack occurred in the farm
house in North Woodstock. while
Mrs. Potter and her oldest daughter
Charlotte. were in Webster and little
Grace was in the house with five
brothers and sisters younger than
herself. Authorities believe the at
tack was planned. as telephone wires
To the home were cut. This wa
learned when the grandfather at
tempted TO use the phone.
The grandfather. knowing the lit
tie folks were alone in the farm, went
nearly a mile from his own farm 10
see that everything was all right.
When he entered the yard, he said,
Is heard his granddaughter scream
ing IN The upper part Of the house,
sna he rushed 70 her assistance. Ae-
AHAaMAfAM ~ HaHn HNttA mans aHfff - $50
under bed aud the girl was strug-
ding with Urhanowski.
Makowsld ran when the old man
arrived, but sir, Potter Hrappied witt
Ufbanowski He dragged the man
through the corridors, and, holding
him with his left hand, he attempted
10 use the telephone The circuit was
dead and later investigation showed
the wires near the home had been cut.
The aged man continued his tus le
with Urbanewski, he says, and at.
tempted to drag him aleng the road
10 the nome Of Sheriff Leonard
Healey. nearly two miles away The
youth proved too strong for him, how
ever. and escaped, leaving his collar
and part Of his shirt IN the old man.
grasp. Mr.. Potter then went to his
home and telephoned Sheriff Healey.
Sheriff Healey got a description OF
Continued Oh page hve
Putnam patriot., 1923-08-10
DOG STILL IN WOLF DEN
Stuffed Joker Still Cisring at Vis-
i.ors to Cave

Visitors 10 the Wolf Den report
that the large stuffed white dog
whose glass eyes cleaning In the
twilight of the interior Of the cave
gave recent visitors to the famous
SPOT the scare Of their lives, Is
still holding to its place just inside
the entrance. The perpetrator OF
the hoax hasn't get been discover
ed. but great indignation was ex-
pressed BY members Of the Daugh-
ters of the American Revolution
al the time. The dog. however, re-
mains in the den.
Putnam patriot., 1923-08-10
WOODSTOCK HONORS
HARDINC'S MEMORY
Town to Pay Tribute This
Morning to Late Presi-


1t Is anticipated that there will be
large attendance Mt the memorial
service to President Harding TO be
held At IL o'clock this morning at the
Congregational church on Woodstock
Hill. The exercises viii open with
prayer by Rev. Henry D. Baker of
East Woodstock. followed by the rem
dering of Chopin's Funeral March by
Pops Orchestra Of Putnam. The adj
dress on President Harding viii be
delivered by Hon. Richard p. Free
man of New London, member of Con-
gress from Eastern Connecticut for
the past eight years. The ode, By
Hon. Herbert W Bowen, will be read
by Prof Sidney n. Morse Of North
Woodstock. The hymns sung will be
Nearer My God 70 Thee and
America" After the singing Of
America" while the entire cenxre-
gatien stands, the orchestra will play
The Star Spangled Banner" The
benedietion will be pronounced b.
Rev Hazen A. Calhoun Of South
Woodstock.
Il his address Congressman Free
man will eulogize the late President
in glowing words of praise and com
mendation and will tell Of hts i'm
nressions Of the President, gained
faF31vh lis frieAaShsp sead personal
contact with Mr. Harding, both dur.
inc the years he was Senator and lat
er President.
M. Bowen Speaks
Mr.. Bowen. IN his address. will
dwell lareeiy OF President Harding
family connections. as history disclos
es them, with Woodstock and vicinity
liz will =sy .. s.a.'s
Members Of the Harding family in
New England 2T5 years ago included
George Of Salem, John Of Weymouth,
and Robert Of Boston. Joseph Hard
inp. who came To New England m
1923, was the ancestor of David OF
WeIlfeet, who was in the Revolution
Any War. Said to have been descend
ed from Joseph was Jeremiah Hard
ing Of Mystic. Conn. who was at Fort
Trumbuii. New London. in the Revo-
Iutionary War. went as volunteer
to Fort Crossword across the river, an
was taken prisoner by the British. He
also was in the War of 1912, and was
buried with military honors IN the old
burying ground at Mystic. jeremiah Z
son. Henry, called the "Old Squire,
born 1879, was a membe OF the Con
necticut Legislature. and died Octo-
Der 6. 1856.
II has been stated that President
Harding. whose grandfather was Ma
than Harding of Middle Haidam, be
longed to the Connecticut family OF
Hardings above named. The only
other Connecticut family was the
Woodstock family Of Hardings. Abra-
ham Harding. OF Dedham in 1888, was
the father OF Abraham, whose son was
(Continued on Page Eight
Putnam patriot., 1923-08-10

Everyone wishing to do so has beer
invited by direction of Mrs. Harding
TO take part in the funeral process.
sion. 1t is Mrs. Harding's wish that
those who knew her husband best
the folks from 0hio--shall have q
part in the funeral program.
Following the brief ceremonies at
the cemetery, the body Of President
Harding will be entombed. The hone
folks will dispense and Presiden,
Coolidge and his official party. To-
gether with Mrs Harding, will return
TO Washington. The only reminder
that the body Of a President of the
United States lies entombed in Marion
will be the military guard which will
be maintained at the tomb for the Gus
tomary six months period.
Only State Troops As Guard
All business activities will cease in
Marion Friday. Stores and business
places viii remain closed throughout
the day. The Marion Star. for years
owned and published by Nj. Harding
and his wife. will suspend publication
for the day.
Printers, editors. reporters, Office
employees, and newsboys who worked
with the Hardings on the Star for
years, will have prominent place in
the funeral procession.
Although there will be no military
pomp in connection with the funera.
procession or the services at the Gem
etery. three thousand Ohio National
Guard Troops will preserve order and
direct the heavy traffic. One FIELD
hospital company will care for visit
ors who may be overcome by the heat
The vault in which President Hard
ina's body will be placed will be
guarded by State troops until Mon
day. Then for the six months period,
a detail Of one officer and from TWEEN
Is 70 twenty-five privates Of the Rec
ular Army from Fort Hayes. at Co
lumbus, will stand the death watch
pending construction Of mausoleum
Program Of Services
TIE funeral services this afternoon
nj the vault viii be as follows:
Hymn. Lead, Kindly Light" bS
Trinity Baptist chorus choir; reading
q the Scriptures by Rev. Georse 81
Lands. pastor OF Trinity Baptist
church: PRAYER, Dr. jesse Swank, pas
tor Of Marion Epworth Methodist
Episcopal church; hymn, "Neare
NV God, to Thee" benedietion, Rev
George NJ. Lands
Putnam patriot., 1923-08-10
PRESIDENT HARDING

To be read this morning at the
Woodstock Memorial Service by
Prof. Sidney n. Morse Of North
Woodstock.
/.
To him who lately vas our Chief
Today the Nations bowed in grief.
A noble man was he. and just.
And love for love and trust for
He gave us to the very end
Both az . Chief and as friend.
III.
Our con ISOLATION NOE must be
His spirit is forever free
With our immortal dead to live.
And guiding inspiration give
To every hearth Of ours and home
In all the ages yet to come.
HERBERT W. BOWEN.
August 10. 1928.
Putnam patriot., 1923-08-10
Simple Burial For Pres ident
Entire Nation in Silence
BODY RESTS IN HOME OF AGED FATHER.-FUNERAL OF
SIMPLE CITIZEN.-NO MILITARY DISPLAY
REMAINS SURROUNDED BY FRIENDS
Thousands Watch Funeral Train Way From Washington
70 Marion

II is significant that it is in the sim.
ME home services of the funeral and
eptombment of President Harding
that the entire United States will join
today. In every village and hamlet
md city throughout the country OF
which he was the beloved Chief Ex.
eeutive eight brief days ago, the pub
lie will come together in church and
hall and meeting place to hear words
Of appreciation of his life and sacri.
fee and TO pray for the repose of his
soul.
travelling through the night from
Washington over a route whose rails
we're lined with waiting thousands
the Presidents body arrived at Mari
on yesterday, accompanied by Mrs.
Harding, members of the Harding
family, President Coolidge and those
who had made the final trip to Alaska
with the dead President, but not ae-
eompanied by the full panoply of mil
itary and official life that took part in
the deeply impressive national funer
al held at Washington on Wednes-
day.
Takes Remains From Nation
Taking the body Of her husband
from the hands of the nation who so
splendidly honored him on Wednes-
day. Mrs. Harding returned direct 60
the little city where she had so ably
assisted the dead President in shaping
the career that led To the White
House There in Marion, in the home
Of the Presidents aged father, the re-
mains rested last night, home again,
before the long rest that begins to-
day.
All through Thursday morning and
afternoon 0hians, representative of
every walk in the state life, filed past
the bier, taking a last look on the
face Of the dead executive. There
was a complete absence of official and
military display. Only those soldiers
sent By the Governor of Ohio to keep
order among the vast crowds that
come TO-DAY 10 pay last tribute are
20 be seen on the streets of Marion.
Today great crowds are gathering to
mass Themselves along the highway
through which the funeral ear viii
pass.
The Last Procession
FIRST x ire funeral procession fol
lowing the hearse viii come members
Of the Harding family, then the Presi-
dent Of the United States, members
Of the cabinet and other high officials,
and then Mr Harding's friends and
ueinhhufg.
Putnam patriot., 1923-08-10
MISS YOUNG NEW TEACHER
FOR p. n. S. EIGHTH GRADE

Miss Agnes NJ. Young has been 40.
pointed as teacher Of the eighth
grade at Putnam High school, i Is an
nounced by Superintendent Of Schools
jenkins. Miss Young succeeds Mrs
Grace r. Emmons. During the past
three years Miss Young has been
teaching in the Junior High school 4.
East Surry, Me, and is a graduate Of
the Maine Normal School.
Putnam patriot., 1923-08-10
In Memory Of President Harding
NonA 45o O'clock irah WIN DC Jus
ThreeM While Bells Are Toied Salute "ed' anu
Taps Sounded


of
n
weas the nation has had tha 'ne common m
all polite obnerated
they ask that on Friday August H.
of thief
be
from poes o be a mi morning till sunset
oeloc Is
be salute by o "e
American
the 0 is
Of III ead
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F.
LEACH
EL.PA
Commits
Putnam patriot., 1923-08-10
NEW BRIDGE OVER RIVER
Foot Of Pomfre, Street.-Also New
Road at Cemetery

State Highway Commissioner Mac.
donald has announced that the finish
ing touch on the completion Of the r..
built highway between Putnam and
Pomfret will be the building Of a new
and more adequate bridge at the
foot of Hospital Hill over the Five
Mile River. The new bridge will b.
constructed at such an angle that il
will remove the sharp curve on the
highway which has long been u dan
gerous point at this part Of the road
The first extra piece of roadwork
will be the construction of new mac
adam on the Danielson-Putnam high
way beginning ~ the Grove Stree
cemetery and extending southwark
for two or three miles.
Putnam patriot., 1923-08-10
DIIsTIN.cARPENTER

Mrs. Alice NJ. Carpenter has made
announcement Of the marriage IN
Putnam on August Of her daughter
Miss A. Maud Carpenter. TO Ciiifora
n. Dustin. The marriage was per.
formed by Rev. Simeon Z. Cozad o.
the Second Congregational eh1rcn.
Putnam patriot., 1923-08-10

During his four years in Putnam he
has made himself known Cor his gem
ATTY. ms energy, hiz interest IN Put
nam aud lis welfare, and his first elias
conduct Of the theatres under his
management.
viii Continue High Policy
Messrs. Smith and Aipert announces
that Isl ihe nex aeatres that come
under their control Il u their pur-
pose to present the best pictures avail
able ar the lowest possible entrance
fee. III their conduct Of sheis s.so net
theatres l. TO follow the policy OF
their Putnam properties. then the pat
rons Of their Danielson and Rock
vile ~ uses need have no fear OF
plentiful provision Of excellent an
up-f0-este pro.sams at reasonable ad-
mission cost.
Putnam patriot., 1923-08-10

Judge M. n. Geissler. Mrs. Stella
Bowen and daughter, Mis- Marion
Bowen. and Mr.. and Mrs. Everett f.
Rhodes of Thompson took a weekend
motor trip to Sharon. Mass.
Putnam patriot., 1923-08-10

States Attorney and Mira. Chart>s
+. Sc Of Thompson left by motor
Tuesday morning To spend a week at
the Hawthorne Inn. East Gloucester.
Mass From there they will 80 10 the
.sew Ocean House at Swampscott for
Two weeks, and will return home
about the 29sh Of this fisofstii.