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Putnam patriot., 1924-01-25
ALPHA DELTAs MEET
Have "Foolish Evening" Starting With
 Table Setting For Supper

The Alpha Delta class of the Con gregational Church Sunday School held it's monthly social in the church gymnasium Tuesday evening. It was in the nature of foolish evening with the class.
 Table decorations were rubber clown dolls, and toy balloons set in miniature pine trees. The tables were set and chairs arranged in a most ridiculous manner. Original songs written for this event were sung by all present and each mem Der responded when called upon in 2 manner befitting the occasion.
 Among some of the numbers de serving mention was an original act by Mrs E. NJ Warner. the teacher of the class and her daughter. Miss Gertrude: humorous songs by Mrs $. F.. Cozad, Mrs. (. D. Arnold and Mrs W. N Phillips, also Greek and Swedish songs were sung, whistling solos by Mrs. H. B Wright, reeita- tions by Mrs Josephine Greene, Mrs. C. l.. Ransom, Mrs. J. S. Green and the Misses Mary Wheaton and Anna C. Leavitt, each number being ta- sperced with funny short stories and experiences from the rest of the mem bers.
 The supper consisted of clam chow der. cake and coffee. Thirty-one members being present. During the evening Mrs. Warmer was presented q gift of bar pin set with pearls and sapphires and bouquet of flowers by the president of the class, Miss Chrystobel Clifford. Mrs. Warner in turn responding in a pleasing man ner. Mrs. Charles A. Thayer pres'd- ed at the piano for the songs and marches. Hosteses were Mrs. Frank Stoumbelis. Mrs. Walter N. Phillips and Miss Anna c. Levitt, the latter acting as toastmistress.
Putnam patriot., 1924-01-25
TEACHES PUTNAM BLIND
Miss Shields Has Several Local puPiis
 Learning 10 Use Hands

Miss Frances E. Shields. home tea cher for the State Board of Education of the Blind. has been in Putnam this week. calling on blind people in their homes and teaching them to read with their fingers and Co make useful arti- cles. Miss Shields now has several pupils in Putnam, who are becoming ant in the work which she teaches them. Miss Shields is also calling in the homes of other blind people and inviting them to accept the service which the state offers, free of charge.
 Some of the handicrafts which are taught by the home teachers are the making of baskets, trays ten stands, hampers and similar articles, as well as chair caning, rug weaving, and all varieties of knitting. sewing, crochet ing. The State Board of Education of the Blind has now developed a sales service, whereby the articles which are made are collected and are sent to various places about the state and sold in fairs and sales. The state bears the entire overhead expense and arranges all the details.
 Miss Shields has recently found several blind people in this vicinity, who are too old to go to an institu- ton or trade school to learn trade. and who are glad to accept the service of a home teacher. No expense for the home teachers service deyolves upon the pupil More information can be obtained about the service by writing to the Board, at Room 64, State Capitol. Hartford
Putnam patriot., 1924-01-25
CARNIVAL OPENS
Federation of Putnam French Sccie-
 ties Sponsors Event

Napoleon Jette is chairman of the general committee that is making preparations for the carnival and Mardi Gras to be held in St. Johns Hall for four nights---Thursday, Jan. 24, Saturday. Jan. 26, Saturday. Feb. 2, and Tuesday, Feb. 5.
 This undertaking is under the aus pices of the Federation of all French Societies of Putnam. it has powerful backing and elaborate plans are being made for the entertainment of the hundreds who will attend.
 There will be matinee entertain ment for the children on Saturday. Jan. 26, and Saturday, Feb. 2.
 Numerous prizes are to be awarded on the closing night of the carnival, the chief one of which will be Ford touring car.
 Associated with Mir. Jette on the committee of arrangements, are the following: Joseph Perreault, origene Touehette, A. A. Brodeur. Alphonse Boursier, Ad. Marion. Alfred Robi- lard, Mrs. Alfred Gilman, Mrs. Flu gene Durocher, Mrs. Otto Knoll, Mrs. Paul St. George, Mrs. Emma Robi.- lard, Mrs. Edmond Leroux. Eugene Rayno.
Putnam patriot., 1924-01-25
LOCAL MAN DRIVES
 CAR NOT LICENSED
Robt. Malley Fined at South bridge.-Machine Proves
 Stolen Property
Purchased and Then Sold by Arthur
 Pepin of This City

Robert Malley of Putnam was be- fore the city court of Southbridge last week. charged with operating an unregistered automobile He WAS fined S15.
 The car driven by Malley aroused the suspicion of Officer Thomas r. Dodd as it passed through South bridge, the officer taking particular note of the peculiar looking license plates hanging from tine machine. He halted the car and after looking things over placed the driver under arrest.
 The ear proved to be stolen pro- perty that was taken from in front of the home of it's owner. George San derson of Shirley. Mass, Dec. Il, last. The same night the auto WAS sold to a Worcester automobile dealer and the following day it was purchas- ed by Arthur Pepin of Putnam. That same night Mir. Pepin sold the car to Andrew L. Spielman of B Hartwell street, Southbridge.
 It was when Malley was driving the car to Southbridge. to turn 1t over to Spielman. that Officer Dodd stepped in and ordered Malley to drive the machine to police headquarters.
 Mir. Pepin says he was ignorant of the fact that the ear he purchased in Worcester was stolen property. He did not find it out until Southbridge police disclosed the fact by their in vestigation.
Putnam patriot., 1924-01-25
FIX MANHASSET co.
 VALUE AT $l,547,7S2
Appraisers File Report With Court.--Local Property Con-
 sidered Only
Buildings and Contents, Tencm-nts. Land, Power Plant. Worth $673, ,e46

Fair value of s67S ,946 is placed by the appraisers appointed by the Su- perior court, on the real estate and buildings. machinery and other equip ment of the Manhasset Mfg. Co.,. of Putnam. This appraisal includes the five large manufacturing buildings. of fee structure. waste house. and vari- ous other buildings, the power plant. water rights, all of the machinery and other equipment and the tenement houses.
 The appraisers signing the report were G. Harold Gilpatrie of this city and William c. Marsden of Pascoag. R. I. (ofiice manager of the company). and the document is now on file in the Superior court chambers in this city.
 Apprsise Local Property
 That the assets of the company (considering only the manufacturing property and tenements in Putnaml amount to total of $i.574, TSP. Is the statement incorporated in the ap- praisers' report. They state that the report does not include an appraisal of the mill property and equipment lo- cated at Taunton. Mass.
 On the date they examined the ac- counts of the company, they state, the assets were as follows: Cash on hand and on deposit, 4,20l .22: notes re- ceivable, sir .s32.b5: accounts reeeiv- able, $246. 766.S2; accounts receivable for returnahle containers, $20, ,3b2.72. accounts receivable from affiliated company. Sl .963.53.
 For the buildings in which manufac- turing Is carried on and the several other structures used as waste house. machine shop, etc, the appraisers set the figure of $2l0,000 as in their judgment fair value. On the forty nine two-family houses, eight four tenement houses, and the seven one family houses, and the power plant. the appraisers fixed value of $780, GOO Included in the whole appraisal were the seventeen and one-half acres of land owned in Putnam by the com pany The real estate. buildings, mn chinery and equipment, therefore. was valued by the appraisers at a total of S673,946.
 In addition to the assets mentioned, the appraisers found more than hall million dollars tiled up" in goods Tn the process of manufacture, raw cot ton and finished product. This portion of the report Is known as the mer- chandise inventory" and the total ap- praisal is fixed at $572,7l9.76.
Putnam patriot., 1924-01-25
ROTARY CLUB GIVES
 PARTY FOR LADIES
Masquerade Dance Enjoyable Function. -- Rotary Anns
 Guests of Honor
Amusing Contest. Festure.--Prixes
 For Best Costumes

One of the gayest and most en- joyable winter parties was that giv- en by the members of the Putnam Rotary Club last Monday evening at Odd Fellows Hall for the Rotary Anns. as the Rotary ladies are called. The party, costume masquerade affair was excellently arranged by a committee composed of E. W. Mosc, George Lewis and omer J. Milot. Some comic as we'll as some very beau tiful costumes were worn.
 The evening opened with q grand march. following which the ladies had q grand march of their own. the men acting as judges of their costumes. To Mrs. Philip Faueher of North Grosvenordale was awarded the prize for the prettiest costume. Mrs. Faucher was dressed as "Columbia' and her prize was a Rotary pin.
 In the amusing contests which fol- lowed there was a "trip around the world" various articles representing countries and the guests trying to find out which countries they were. This was a tie between Mrs. Samuel Key holds and Howard Bradford. \ ladies track meet followed. the feature being cracker race. The ladies ate ten crackers and the one who could whis- tie first after eating all len won a prize. The winner was Mrs. ]. Otis Fox. Jr. In the .'broad smile race' the the men. Henry $. Lyons was the winner and Omer Milot, wearing wooden Dutch shoes in his Dutch cos tune won the ''broad foot race"
 Music was furnished by Miss Fran ces Obletz who played several de- lightful piano numbers and there was singing by the Club quartet composed of William Wheaton, Warren Averill, Ralph Jenkins and E. W Moss.
 There was supper later in the evening and dancing until midnight.
Putnam patriot., 1924-01-25
BY FATHERS DEATH
 SON SEEKS SlO,OOO
Julien Benac, Jr., Sues Charles Deignan, Providence
 Truckman

Suit for si0.000 damages has been filed in the local chambers of the Nindham County Superior court by Julien Benac. Jr.. of Danielson, against Charles R. Deignan of Proyi- dence. owner of the truck that struck and killed Mir. Bcnae's father. Julien Benae, at the corner of Reynolds and Stearns streets, Danielson. on Oct 20, 1923. Mir Benac brings suit as nd. ministrator of the estate of his father and he alleges that the fatality was due to earelessness and negligence on the part of the driver in charge of the truck, Ralph Denoyelles. The lat. ter was before Judge Hinman in the Superior court here. and heavily fined for reckless driving. He was orig inaliy charged with manslaughter.
Putnam patriot., 1924-01-25
PLAN SPRING OPENING"
Merchants to Conduct Another City
 Wide Event in April

Al the meeting of the Merchants Committee on Friday afternoon, it was voted te recommend to the mer- chants of the city that they join forces in conducting City-Wide Spring Opening on Saturday, April 3.
 Storekeepers are urged Co adorn their stores especially attractively for the day and to arrange their stocks that the people may examine with ease the new spring goods and see the newest in style and material for the 1924 spring season. To have beauti- ful window trimmings IS also a feature of the day urged by the Committee. To have every store window especially dressed for the day. more attractively arranged than ever before, Is the eommittee's recommendation. There will be no contest this year, between stores. for the best looking windows. But such handsome displays were ar ranged last spring and they were so greatly admired by everyone, that the committee hopes merchants will 70 Co unusual pains to arrange similar dis plays for the coming Spring Opening Day.
 The date for the next Dollar Day has also been fixed by vote of the com mittee.
 The committee went on record as favoring the practice of closing for half a day on Good Friday. There was suggestion, in some quarters, that because the day was so near the Easter shopping season, that the half holiday be observed on Washington's Birthday rather than on Good Friday. But the committee voted to adhere to the established custom.
Putnam patriot., 1924-01-25
MANUFACTURERS ELECT
Local Mill Men Chosen For Officers
 at Annual Meeting

Officers elected at the annual meet ing of the Manufacturers Association of Eastern Connecticut, held Monday evening, Jan. 2l, at the Attawaugan House. Danielson, were as follows:
 President, J. F. Gardner, Jr., Dan ielson; vice-president. Charles Bragg, Central Village; secretary, Joseph l.. Ryan, Putnam; treasurer, Henry J. Thayer, Putnam; executive committee, J. Arthur Atwood, Wauregan; sam uel Butterworth. Plainheld; John F. Reardon, North Grosvenordale; Hen ry ]. Thayer, Putnam; Walter E. Knight, Willimantic; Herman M. Coul- ter. Goodyear; William Kinder, Alta waugan; Harry Richardson, Moosup.
Putnam patriot., 1924-01-25
RED MEN INSTALL
Great Saehem Fairbanks Witnesses
 Ceremony of Raising Chiefs

Deputy Grand Sachem. John Lear of Hartford. assisted by his staff of Grand Officers. raised the officers of Wapaauasset Tribe No 63, Improved Order of Red Men on the sleep of last Saturday in Red Mems Hall. Grand Saehem William F. Fairbanks of Naugatuck. was present also with other Grand Officers.
 The officers for the next six moons are as follows: Sachem. Clarence NJ. Shaw; senior sachem, Joseph Beau doin; junior sachem. Charles Wood ward; prophet. Frank Gloutier; rep resentatives to great council, C. K. Cotton, Frank Cloutier, alternates, Addis Welch. Henry Hurdman.
 Following the raising of chiefs, lunch was served and the grand sa- chem made a splendid address, fol- lowed by long talks by the other visit ing great chiefs. Remarks were made by all the past sachems present.
 It was late when the council fire was extinguished and the warriors drew their blankets snugly about them and left for their respective wigwams.
Putnam patriot., 1924-01-25
BIRDS ON EXHIBITION

Wide attention is being focused on the unusual exhibit in one of the windows of the hardware firm of Chandler & Morse. The display is ar ranged by the State Board of Fisher ies and Game and is being inspected with interest by sportsmen and lovers of bird life. alike. The display is loaned by the Audubon Society of Connecticut (Fairfeld) and shows the birds that are protected by state laws. It is instructive as well as interesting and hunters especially should make an effort to see it.
Putnam patriot., 1924-01-25
EASTFORD BOY ON
 ILL-FATED CRUISES
Ralph French Aboard U. s. 5. Tacoma Which Breaks Up
 During Storm
Parent. Anxiously Awaiting Word
 From Him-Believe He Is Safe

Though official dispatches named four men as having perished in the wrecking of the U. S. s. Cruiser Ta- coma at Vera Cruz, Monday night, word from their son, Ralph French. who was serving aboard the ship, is being anxiously awaited by Mir. and Mrs. George French of Eastford.
 Messages to the State Department at Washington from American Con sul Wood at Vera Cruz revealed that Capt. H. G. Sparrow and three radio operators aboard the Tacoma lost their lives when the cruiser broke up on the rocks in heavy storm.
 Captain Greenwich Man
 Capt. Sparrow was Greenwich. Conn. man, and the three radio men who died were Edward T. Herrick of Birmingham, Mass; Homer H. Lus- sier of Bristol. Conn, and Solomon Sivin of New York City The four were killed on the main deck shortly after daybreak. Jan. 2t. by being struck by heavy wreckage and seas. The ship was finally abandoned by all hands at 10 o'clock that morning.
 The rest of the crew was safely transferred to the naval tugs Ale gheny and Bayspring, reports indi- cate.
 Though their son is. in all probabil- ity, safe and free from danger, Mr and Mrs. French will not be content until they receive this reassuring mes sage directly from their son.
 Born in Eastford
 Ralph French is q native of East ford and made his home there until he joined the navy something more than a year ago He was active in com munity affairs. the church and Chris tian Endeavor Society. He was also a member of the ' NJ. C. 4. group of Eastford. He is known to many peo- pie beyond the limits of Eastford, and they too are awaiting word from him of his having escaped unharmed from this newest naval disaster.
Putnam patriot., 1924-01-25
SUES DAUGHTER-IN-LAW
Mrs Marie Magnsn Presents Alleged
 Notes Against Sons Estate

Alleged refusal on the part of Mrs. Mederise Magnan, executrix Of the es- tate of the late Honorius Magnan. to Lay notes amounting to S6ob held by her mother r-in=law. Mrs. Marie Mag nan. has led the latter to institute le- gal action in the Windham County Superior court to recover alleged dam ages of S700.
 Mrs. Magnan. widow of Francois Magnan. who died in June. 1915. claims that papers she holds repre- sent notes upon which her husband, she ayers loaned money to her son, Honorius Magnan. She affirms in her complaint that she has presented them for payment from the estate of her son, but that her daughter-in-law, as exeeutrix, has refused to recognize or pay them.
Putnam patriot., 1924-01-25
FATHER cooNEY DIES

News of the death of Rev. Thomas Cooney, which occurred at Nauga- tuck, Conn, Jan. l5, was received with sincere regret by his many friends and former parishioners in .he Grosvenordales and this city. He was attached to St. Joseph's church at North Grosyenordale for twenty-sev- en years. Before tbsing up his la bors there he was for three years as- sistant pastor of St. Mary's church. this city. Bishop Milan ofiiciated at his funeral. which was attended by more than i50 priests.
Putnam patriot., 1924-01-25
THIRTY YEARS WED

On Wednesday Mr. and Mrs. C. L. Adams. South Main street. had been married for thirty years, and in honor of the occasion few neighbors and friends paid them a surprise visit al their home in the evening. After the surprise feature had somewhat worn off. tables were arranged for whist playing. after which refreshments of club sandwiches. cake and coffee were served by Mrs. Eldon s. Johnson and Miss Alice Adams, daughters of the host and hostess. Piano, violin and vocal music closed a pleasant evening.
 The callers left beautiful memen- toes of the occasion, and Mir. and Mrs. Adams were recipients of other gifts in commemoration of the event.
Putnam patriot., 1924-01-25
REBEKAHS INSTALL
 OFFICERS FOR 1924
District Deputy President and Suite Preside Over Cere-
 monies
Occasion Is Made More Enjoyable by
 Serving of Supper

Members of the Mizpah Rebekah Lodge turned out in large numbers for their regular meeting Wednesday in I. 0. O. F. hall, when the officers for the ensuing term were inducted by District Deputy President Mrs. Min nie Amborn and suite of Norwich.
 Previous to the installation the out going and incoming officers, together with the visitors and District Deputy President. partook of an excellent sup per provided by the following commit tee. Chairman, Mrs. Clara Willis Mrs. Herbert Johnson and Mrs. Ed ward H. Burt and Mrs. C. C. Talbot.
 Induet New Officers
 At 8 o'clock the retiring Noble Grand, Miss Florence Tourtellotte, called the meeting to order and the following officers were installed: No ble Grand, Mrs. Lillian McGarry 1; Right Supporter dth withrs hm hmh R. s. N C.. Mrs. J. Dove; l.. 5. N. G., Miss Mildred Torrey; Vice Grand, Mrs. Margaret McCulloch; R. s. V. G., Mrs. Lena Whipple; l.. s. V. G., Mrs. Lottie Card; warden, Mrs. Esther Da- wis: conductor. Mrs. Lena Munroe !; inside guardian. Mrs. Josephine Reeves; outside guardian. Clyde Mill Ter: secretary. Miss Ethel Ellis; treas urer, Mrs. J. R. Groves.
 Finance committee. Mrs. Rhoda Moss, Miss Louise Davison, Miss Mar iorie Bradford; house committee, Mrs. Julia Dove, Mrs. Lottie Card, Mrs. Jo- sephine Reeves; visiting committee, Mrs. Edward H. Burt, Mrs. Clara Willis, Mrs. Elsie Johnson, Mrs. Lillie Leach. Mrs. Sadie Adams. Mrs. lnez Y. Hoyle, Mrs. L. MeGarry; organist, Arthur S. Chadwick.
 Present Gift to Noble Grand
 Past Deputy Mrs. Lena Munroe presented Past Noble Grand Miss Florence Tourtellotte with a past grand's jewel. The deputy appointed Past Deputy Mrs. Lena Munroe to in- stall Mrs. Prentice as chaplain at some future meeting.
 At the close of the induction cere- monies, members of the suite were called upon for remarks. and all re- sponded. District Deputy President Mrs. Amhorn complimented the lodge on it's excellent condition and the in- crease in number of members during the year She hoped that every mem ber would assist in making the year 1924 fully as successful.
 Following the meeting refreshments were served and dancing was enjoyed until after II o'clock.
Putnam patriot., 1924-01-25
SUE LUssIER ESTATE
MT. and Mrs. Chabot Go to Court 10
 Collect S2,340

Pierre Chabot and wife, Celima Chabot of Putnam. have instituted suit against Alphonse G. Bussier, ex- ecutor of the estate of his father, Joseph D. Lussier, late of this city, the plaintiffs seeking s2.340 damag- es. The Chabots are asking compen- sation for services which they claim they rendered Tn the care of both MT. and Mrs. Lussier, during their last illnesses. Attorney Miron represents the plaintiffs.
Putnam patriot., 1924-01-25
DRUNKs BEFORE COURT

Three cases were considered by the city court this morning. Three men were arraigned, each charged with having been found drunk. They ae- knowledged their guilt and court im- posed sentence as follows: Joseph Leblanc. thirty days in jail and costs of SIl.14; Edward Jarvis, twenty nine days in jail and costs of Sli.li; Rergeron. twenty-eight days in jail and costs of si1.i4.
Putnam patriot., 1924-01-25
C. B. JOHNSON IMPROVING

Carl B. Johnson of Franklin, Mass. who last month underwent a success ful surgical operation in St. Eliza beth's Hospital. Brighton, Mass, under the skill of Dr. Arthur Crosbie of Boston, returned on Friday and is now resting comfortably at his home on Union street, Franklin. though for the past few days, owing to a recurrence of a previous heart trouble he has given his friends great anxiety, but they feel now that they have every reason to be hopeful
Putnam patriot., 1924-01-25
VALENTINE TEA PLANS
Additional Committee Members Ap-
 pointed For Event on Feb. 9

Additional committee appointments are announced by Mrs. Andrew ". Frost, who heads the committee that is making preparations for the annual Valentine Tea under the auspices of the Woman's Board of the Day Kim ball Hospital The event is to be held in Odd Fellows Hall on Saturday, Feb. 9.
 Mrs. Frank Thayer will have charge of the candy booth and Miss Elizabeth Rafferty will preside at the valentine table.
 The sale starts at 230 o'clock and from to . o'clock tea will be served at 5.30 the ladies will begin serving supper and will continue until 7.30 and at s30 dancing will start. The good night" waltz will be played at l2 o'clock.
Putnam patriot., 1924-01-25
ADMIRE NEW BANK

An idea of the attractiveness of the Putnam Savings Bank, as one sees it in passing along Main street. was gained yesterday for the first time when the obstruction along the front of the new structure, was re- moved. Everyone paused Co take in the view and to visualize the beauty of the building when windows are installed and all the rest of the ''iini- shing touches" are completed.
Putnam patriot., 1924-01-25

Arthur CAreeau is spending this week at Derby Line, Vermont, as guests of his parents, who on Tuesday celebrated the golden anniversary of their marriage.
Putnam patriot., 1924-01-25
THE WEATHER

Snow, which fell during the night, was transformed into three-inch slush when 1t began raining early this morning. Wasn't the walking just too lovely for anything? 1t was-not! But the weather man says it's going to be fair today and probably warmer.
Putnam patriot., 1924-01-25

Mir. and Mrs. Robert Johnson and Mrs. Elizabet Puhtnam Of Worcester were Sunday callers on Mir. and Mrs. Eldon s. Johnson.