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Putnam patriot., 1924-01-04
REDUCE CITY DEBT
 S1,698 DURING YEAR
Treasurer Browns Report Dis closes Receipts of S120.431
 -Expenses S120. 2S5
Taxes Bring Over S62 Court
 Neta City s.IG4-Costa a. .699

City expenses for tbe fiscal year 192S figured up Co a total of St2o. 2Sa67. according to the annual re port of Citv Treasurer Charles + Brown. filed with the mayor and common council at their monthly meeting last night in the Municipal Building Receipts for the year. counting the S1.11276 cash balance chat was in the treasury at the begin ming of the year. amounted Co S120,= 43149. So Mr Brown, as custodian of the eity's exehequer. had q balance uf S14a.S5 on hand when he r'ade out his annual report.
 City Debt Deercascs
 Freasurer Browns report further diseioses that Che city debt now amounts to St57227 which is a de- crease of s1 .Gas from the debt of a year ago when it amounted to Si5S. a2h. The city's financial report Is taken as indicating the success of the mayor and member of Che common council to keep within the annual bud. get and therefore Che amount of money that the tax rate made ayails able during the year for expenesture in maintaining city departments These who have had the spending of this money ia tbe name of the people of Putnam are pleased with the re suits of their planning and voting Of expenditures.
 More Money Comes In
 Since making up his annual report Mr. Brown has received Ss3Sai from Archibald Macdonald, which he had collected as tax collector; and S756.97 from the city court. collected through Che imposition of fines and costs
 This being the case. the total re eeived by the taN collector and turn ed over fo Mir Brown was more than S62 aO0 t also follows that the total of receipts from the court. as shown in the report. are raised by this last payment Co Mir. Brown to the record tatal Of S5,1ii.I6.
 The summary of Mr Browns re= port. showing the receipts and ex= penditures. is as follows:
Putnam patriot., 1924-01-04
CLEAR OFF
City Qrdioanees pens efa
 nnfn

People resi.i are limits of the e1 they remaudd of thes subject them from da not clear snow their sidewalk pro storm. The c not do vide that WhaM may be such shovuIiu depart done by che charged meHt and son. who against the $500
 in addition ho brides
 Am r Wh good clNl- himself una ui of his gen. and who must neirhhors nllk in these walk alon going sill days of fr to clear his make H hfter q snow own sidey have it done storm. ar
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Putnam patriot., 1924-01-04

fi ehafHe iS making elaborate pf ions and expect to entertain or the largest crowds that has evzended an Elks Charity bal. Tlnory decorations will be es- pc elaborate and an excellent ec program is being prepared. Feg the concert and grand nj dancing will be started and wJinue until one o'clock.
Putnam patriot., 1924-01-04
mr and Mir. Franei. Darcy of

D.dham, Mass, recently announced the engagement of their daughter, Miss Rena F. Darcy Co Alfred ". sorenson, son of Mir. and Mrs. s. A. gorenson of Roxbury, Mass, at a party given for them in koxbnry. The Darcy's formerly lived on Me chanics street this city, and are well known in Putnam.
Putnam patriot., 1924-01-04

as Cooper. who has been as- storeman of the cloth room at U khasset Mfg. Co.,, has resigned hsiion and has removed from f Mir. Cooper became a loom Mednesday for the Manville- J' Company of Pawtucket, R. Lriends are sorry to have him mfamily leave town. but their pSes go with them.
Putnam patriot., 1924-01-04

Friends of Mrs. Hiram F. oatley will be pleased to hear that she is recovering from pneumonia.
Putnam patriot., 1924-01-04
GAR IS SEIZED

ty Investigator Jackson had hiomobile attached this morn Iina civil action in which 1t is
 al that he is guilty of islander as thu of arresting a former Will sii police officer, who was dis |cl by court when the officer was
 Bearing on the charges brought |tf Mir. Jackson. Mir. Jackson |rtd his car from the hands of |thifF when bonds were posted.
Putnam patriot., 1924-01-04
WELCOME BABE 1924
 AT VARIOUS EVENTS
Elks and Knights of Colum- mus Stage Notable New
 Years Functions
Webster Elks Guests of Local Fratsr- nal Brothers-Enioy Vaudeville

New York. Paris. London and Squee- dunk extended its departing blessing to Old Man 1923 at midnight Monday and royalty welcomed the toddling Babe 1924 when the New Year official ly arrived. But 30 did Putnam. And no less iovially or more enJoyably. There were any number of parties in homes in Putnam and vicinity, where friends and neighbors gathered Co speed the departing old year and to welcome the new And there were the New Years events arrangd by Putnam Lodge of Elks and Cargill Council. Knights of Columbus, which were held in their respective quarters and which attracted large numbers of men who found keen enjoyment In the programs provided by efficient com mittees.
 The Elks' annual New Years eve gathering opened with session Of the lodge. presided over by EXalter Ruler Archibald Macdonald. Jr, The busi- ness was quickly disposed Of and the rest of the evenings festivities were in the hands of the committee that prepared the program.
 There was an attendance of about $50 Elks, a large number Of whom were members of Webster Lodge and who were guests of their Putnam fra ternal brothers.
 For their entertainment there was provided several acts of vaudeville, which everyone agreed was unusually good
 There was the comedian who had a bag of jokes and witt:cisms that fairly took the gathering by storm, there were the vocal solos. duets, trios and quartet numbers by artists who eon- Ic1usively demonstrated their ability land were made repeatedly tO respond i io insistent demands for encores. At ii o'clock Exalted Ruler Mae donald gave the Elks' toast to absent ! brothers
 Another event on the program was the serving of the buffet lunch, con sisting os potato salad and q tempting array of yiands.
 Knights Entertain
 There aas a party of about i25 To- cal and ou-of town Knights of Golum- bus at theNew Years eve party held in the roohs on Union street by Car gill Couna, Knights of Columbus. The featue of the evening was the serving roast turkey dinner
 Grand Krrht Frank E. Sherlock act ed in the spacity of toastmaster, and
 he present. the various speakers and
 entertained who contributed humor-
 ous sketchS. story telling and songs. 1t was an sfellent program, everyone agreed, 0na of the most enjoyable numbers belg an address concerning i the order an it's activities by District Deputy Edwfd A. Mullan.
Putnam patriot., 1924-01-04
LAW NOW REQUIRES
 LABELLING OF EGGS
Date When Laid Must Be St mped on Box or Car
 ton
Appiiss Only Co "Conasoiieut New
 faid Fancy Eggs"

Beginning with Jan. I, Ia2t Con ueeticut eggs take on caste and become uae of three kinds by a law passed at the last session of the legislature. # seu want the best in Connecticut eggs then your box or carton will be mark cd "Ennnectieut New LaId Hanee Eggs. Such @ carton will indicate that the owner Of the hens that laid the eggs has complied with the new state method of egg registration and that the eggs are laia in Connecticut. are strictly fresh and are not more than seven days old.
 State Law Specific
 These eggs must weigh not less than twentE-faur ounces to the dozen and theg must be clean. uniform in sizes shape and color. and with sound shells 'lh hey must be packed iH cartons bear ing the name. address and registry number furnished Co the dealer hy the State Board of Agriculture
 The second or middle class of eggs are now called "C0unecticut Henncre Eggs. which indicates that lhey were lad in Connecticut. are strictly fresh and not more than seven days old. weigh twenty=four ounces to the dozen but do not bear Che registration label 4
Putnam patriot., 1924-01-04

miss Lillian Jsrvis entertained Miss Bertha Gates of Danielson New Years.
Putnam patriot., 1924-01-04
ARRANGING FOR BALL

lAma .a5tie forward with % patiea ia=the annual Putnam Lodge of Elks ear is tn be held in the there an Jan IT. be-
 no hall available for
 in this city. now that
 been closed. The com
Putnam patriot., 1924-01-04

Attorney Harry $. Caaeher of Vii, limantie was in town Monday.
Putnam patriot., 1924-01-04
State Law Specific
Mast Stamp All Eggs

The lowest and most humble chs of eggs. those which are simply lad m Connecticut without further speci fcation as to age and birthplace. mas simply be marked Connecticut iath- cred Eggs
 The law is aimed ta influence Con. necticut people to buy fresh Connee- sieut eggs and not those imported from the west. II has met with the heartiest approval from poultry men in all parts of the state.
Putnam patriot., 1924-01-04
Knights Entertain

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Putnam patriot., 1924-01-04
GRANGE IHsTALLs

ouinaatisses Members induet Off cers--Annie X. Barton New Msster
New Britain herald., 1924-02-29
GARFIELD RETURNS
Chairman of Institute of Politics Has Secured several Notabies To speak Here This summer.

New York. Feb. 29.-Dr. Harry A. Garfield, chairman Of the institute of politics and president of Williams col lege, returned on the I.apland today i after three months abroad during which. he said, he signed several mo- table Europeans to address the in- stitute's 1924 session.
 Edward Benes, prime minister of Czecho- SloVakia and one Of the lead ing political experts of Europe, head ed the list Names of the others will be made known later.
 The institute only three years old, has become known all over Europe and has aroused a great deal of dis cussion among political students, said pr, Garfield.
 Discussing recent reports that maj jor American universities and colleges had become unable to accommodate the rapidly increasing numbers of ap- plicants for admission, and the re- strictions that some Of these institu- tions have suggested imposing to limit enrollments he said;
 College is privilege and not q right. Many, I know, hold the re- verse to be true. But only those who are prepared to take an education are entitled to it, and they who would make use of it. This is Il matter Of spirit. attitude and purpose
New Britain herald., 1924-02-29
THIRD IN FAMILY JAILED

Springfield, Mass. Feb. 20.--Mrs. Annie Levyi, sentenced yesterday to three months in jail for bootlogging, is the third of her family to receive such q sentence Her husband, Jacob Lovyi, died in the Rutland prison camp in october, 1921, while serving q sentence for liquor sales, and the daughter, Sarah, aged l6, who took over the family business following his death, is now serving reformatory sentence on a second conviction.
 The mother was jailed today on a former suspended sentence which ad- mits of no appeal. Provision was made by the court for the care Of her two young children, and it is believed that ample funds are available for their support during the mothers ab- sence.
 When the daughter was first brough to court she exhibited a bank book showing deposits of s2,000, said to have been the profits of bootlcgg- ing. The husband and father is said by the police to have been penniicss before the advent Of prohibition and to have amasscd q small competency by liquor dealings.
New Britain herald., 1924-02-29
SOLDIERS BONUS BILL
 BY HOUSE DEMOCRATS
Conference Votes to Draft Bill and Press It In Lower House To
 Speedy Passage.

Washington, Feb. 29.-Prompt con sideration of soldiers bonus bill will be sought by democratic house mem- bcrs, who at conference last night voted to request the house ways and means committee to report out an ad- justed compensation measure "at the earliest possible moment"
 The conference, the vote of which was not binding, was attended by practically all democratic members. Various adjusted compensation plans were discussed with democratic mem bers of the ways and means commit tee, but no specific recommendations were made.
 The resolution adopted read:
 Resolved: That the ChairlHan of the conference be requested to ap- point committee of five members who are veterans of the World War to confer with the members of the ways and means committee relative to the form and substance of Il measure pro viding adjusted compensation for the eN-serNice men of the World War.
 Resolved further, That it is the sense of the conference that an ad- justed compensation bill be pressed to passage at the earliest possible mo- ment."
New Britain herald., 1924-02-29
City Court. City Of New Britain,
 February 27, 1924 Annie Buckley and Agnes Buckley
 ys. Heirs, Creditors. Representatives Of George EiizIiafris and EIizur \, smith

Upon complaint Of Annie Buckley and Agnes Buckley of New Britain. praying for reasons set forth q can ccllation of the mortgage and iudg- ment that said mortgage be declared void, now pending on the second Monday Of March, 1924
 It appearing and being found by the subscribing authority that the whereabouts of Elizur N. Smith and George fitzHarris, if living. arc un- known to the Plaintiffs or their Alt torncy, and that if dead. the heirs, representatives, and creditors. or some of them, or the residence Of some Of them, is unknown 10 tho Plaintiffs or their Attorney.
 Therefore il is ordered that notice of pendency Of said complaint be giv- en by publication in the New Britain Herald, q newspaper published in said city. once week for two consecutive weeks commencing on or before the 1st day or March. 1924
 EMIL ]. DASBERG,
 Clerk Of the City Court. [
New Britain herald., 1924-02-29
SENTENCES IMPOSED
Men Who Robbed Another. Who Lat CT Committed suicide. Appear Be- fore Judge Brown Today.

Bridgeport, Feb. 29.--Two partiei- pants in the robbery of StaniIslaus Szk odizinski of Ansonia, who was talk cn from Norwalk iunchroom to Will ton, beaten and relieved of $500 on February :. were sentenced 10 the state rcformatory and three others were given jail or states prison sen- tcnces. which were suspended, when arraigncd before Judge Allyn l.. Brown ir superior court today, sAko- dizinski worried so over his loss that he committed suicide two days after the robbery.
 James Cayanaugh of Norwalk and Constable Charles smith Of Darien, were sentenced to jail for one year and sentences were suspended Pat rick O'Seil Of Norwalk and Richard Zimmerman Of New York were gem tcnrrd 10 tho state reformatory and Leonard Naily Of Danbury was given q suspended states prison sentence of from one to three years
New Britain herald., 1924-02-29

sitting charged with first degree mur- der, The other man, Francisco Coler- ricco, is held for shooting a man as d result of TOW over money in q card game on North street about two months ago,
 An autopsy today was performed by Medical Examiner John Costello of the coroner'S office. assisted by Mcdi- cal Examiner Waterman Lyon.
 The bullet was found lodged back of the heart, having passed through the left breast Of the woman and then through the heart. The autopsy was for the purpose of officially de- tcrlnining the cause of death.
New Britain herald., 1924-02-29
TO RETAIN DAUGHERTY
He Will Be Ohio Delegate at Large to Convention Despite Any Action at Washington.

Washington. Feb. 29.-Attorney General Daughorty will be retained on the list of Coolidge delegates-at- large from Ohio to the republican na- tional convention regardless of the fight upon him in the senate and re- gardlcss of whether he remaines in the cabinet
 This has been decided at confer cnces concluded here today by Hoke Donithan. manager of the Coolidge campaign in Ohio. With William NJ. Butler and other of Coolidge leaders, Mr. Donithau believes Mir. Daughter tvs candidacy is d personal matter on which the Ohio voters should be per mitted to pass in the primary if the attorney general desires it.
 The period of filing of candidates for delegate expires today.
New Britain herald., 1924-02-29
TO REMOVE CAPITAL
Third International Intends To Change Headquarters From Mos COW To some Other Place

By The Associated i'Iess
 Moscow, Feb. 29.-Romoval of the headquarters of the third information ale from Moscow to another central country with 6 greater percentage Of industrialistS after our first decisive victory over the European bourgeoise" is advocated by G, s. Ntnovieff, chair man of its executive committee.
 In review of the organization accomplishments and aims, printed in the newspaper Prayda, Zinorieff says the communstic revolutionary theo- ries are making great progress even in America and Japan and says: "The movement has full right 10 expect welcome surprises from the Ameri- can labor movement. Similarly, Jap an is on the verge Of revolution like that of Russia in 1905."
New Britain herald., 1924-02-29
City Items
"rhe Painted People" are coming.

"The Painted People" are coming. -adyt Frank Dugan of this city, who fell on an icy pavement in Meriden last week, is resting comfortably at the home of John Kinkade, 900 Broad street, Mcridcn.
 For up-to-minute style in better made dresses. Mary Elizabeth Spe- cialty Shop, S7 W. Main, Prof. bldg. -adNt.
 The Sanderson Fertilizer and Chemical Go. through Kendall NJ. Pierce, has brought suit against Vic tora Noga to recover $500. Con- stable A. Fine served the writ and attached real estate of the defendant in this city.
 The Painted People" are coming.
 -advt $. IIanin. through Alfred Levitt has brought suit for $50 against An nie and sam Rudman. Constable George A. Stark served the papers. Lunch at Halinan's.-advt.
 There will be final accounting of the bankrupt estate of the Public Market. Inc, on March ,, at II o'clock in the forenoon.
 Home cooked lunches at Crowells
 --advt Chairman w. F. Mangan of the board of public charities has returned from New York where he spent a few days.
 Nictrolas and Pianos. Henry Morans --advt.
 Mrs. Theodore Johnson of 166 Maple street is recovering from an operation al the New Britain General hospital The operation was per formed by Dr. Purney of this city and Dr. Lampson of Hartford.
 ''rhe Painted People" are coming.
 -adyt Rohe X Brother of New York, through Arthur w. Epson, have brought suit for s1S.50 against c. Maxon, sproprietor of a market on East Main street for s13.50 alleging that three smoked hams have not been paid for. Deputy Sheriff Adolph Carlson served the papers. David l.. Nair represents MaXon.
 Rosa Ponsellc makes her first Vic tor record, out now. c. l.. Pierce X Co.-advt.
 "Loyey Came Back" special fox trot. John A. Andrews X Go.---advt. A. W. Plumb of S6 Ellis street is resting comfortably at the Hartford hospital following an operation per formed Wednesday,
 "Tha Painted People" are coming.
 -advt Miss Edith Skoglund of Elm hill, secretary to Walter l.. Bell, traffic for North X Judd Mfg. O., will leave the employ of that concern to enter the employ of the Nolz Floral Co. "So This Is Venice" the hit of the season. Victor. record No. l9252. C. l.. Pierce X Co.--advt. A meeting of the Educational com | mittoc Of the Industrial Council of the | Y. NJ C. A. will be held this after l noon, "T.inger Awhile" fox trot, Bruns- 1 wick record. John A. Andrews X Co. ! --advt One Of the most interesting meet l ings by Burritt Grange Of this city l will be held tomorrow evening, when ! people from Storrs' Agricultural col 1 lego will put on two plays at the Jr. l 0. L. A. NJ. hall. The visitors from Storrs will be entertained at din- i her earlier in the evening. New Process Columbia record re- cases out weekly, at Columbia head quarters John A. Andrews X Co., ldvt.
New Britain herald., 1924-02-29
DIR c. IL. EOSS DIES.

Springfield Mass. Feb. 29.-Dr. George H. Foss. well known physician and member of the school board for the last six years, died today. He was a native of Pittsfeld. N. H., was active in republican politics here and served as a member of the Massa- chusetts constitutional convention. He was keenly interested in physical ndncatinn.
New Britain herald., 1924-02-29
City Advertisement
Proposal For Completion Of Common
 wealth Avenue Sewers.

Sealed proposals will be received al the office of the Board of Public Works. City Hall until 1880 p. m Tuesday, March 4th. 1924 for the completion of the work of laying sew CTS in Commonwealth avenue, for a distance of about HOO feet.
 Proposal blanks may be obtained and specifications seen at the above office. The city reserves the right to reject any or all bids or to accept any bid deemed for the interest of the city.
 BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS,
 Geo. II. Johnson, See'y.
New Britain herald., 1924-02-29
Heirs Wanted

Lost Heirs"-A book filled with names for lost heirs and missing kin from different parts of the world. Chancery court Of England. Ireland and Bark of England. unclaimed dividend list included. Write for free bulletin, International Claim Agency Dept, 9s Pittsburgh, Pa, U. s. A.
 --adyt
New Britain herald., 1924-02-29
ANOTHER FREAK BIRTHDAY

New Haven. Feb. 2a.--Gourdin Y. GaiIlard. president of the New Haven Water Co. ii, today observed his birthday anniversary Of which he has had just ten.
New Britain herald., 1924-02-29
Burial Vaults, Monuments

BURIAL VAUL1S-Conerete steel reinforce ed; water proof. heremetically sealed. will outlast either wood or metal. Do not require larger lots reasonably priced. N. B. Vault Co.,, 276 Maple, Phone 2765.
New Britain herald., 1924-02-29
Special Notices

Whist and Bridge given by Catholic Social Welfare in T. A, B. hall, Fri day evening at eight o'clock.-adyt.
New Britain herald., 1924-02-29

FEBRUARY sAt.E AT HUDSON AND ESSEX USED oAR DEPAHrNEET 1923 Ford Coupe.
 1923 Star Sedan,
 1923 Hudson Coach.
 1920 4-Pass. Cadillac Coupe. 1923 Stakeholder. spec. six touring 1928 oakland coupe. , pass. 1923 haSsell Sport Touring car. 1921 Hudson passenger Touring. 1920 Maxwell Touring. 1920 Essex Touring.
 lsai siudebaker I pass. Touring. TERMS TO SUIT PURCHASER HoNErMAN AUTO SALES CO, tiSs ARCH ST. TEL, clQs.
New Britain herald., 1924-02-29

FoRps-FoGDs-FoR 1928 Tudor Sedan, 1924 Touring. 1929 Roadster. 1921 Coupe. 1929 Coupe. Few late model tourings. slo0 each. With light winter in view wise purchaser will make . small down payment and commence
 enjoying his car.
 AUToMoTIyE USED CAR
 EXCHANGE. s6 ARCH ST. PHONE i72s.l OPEN EVENINGS AND SUNDAYS
New Britain herald., 1924-02-29
Autos and Trucks Tor Sale

CHOICEST USED CARS IN TOWN 1922 Buick sport touring. 1923 Buick srort touring. 1920 Buick roadster. 1923 Ford roadster. 1929 lIudton spsedster.. lg1T Bhich roadster. lp2i stephens touring. lgi7 studebaker touring. 1919 5tudebaker sedan. 7.pssa- studebaksr sedan, 7-psss.
 NEW BRITAIN BUICK co.
 USED CAR DEPT. i5G ARCH ST. TEL. e607.
New Britain herald., 1924-02-29

i5o TO ;i56--faEes choice ,T s.;--r-7 7,s- .a5a- Jar Cars that We must sell al once Aaron z. Cohen. Inc, ls5 Park street. Hartford. tlz5-BBys my 1923 Fofd touring car. run 5see miles. leaving city reason this great sacrifice. I'd. Menousek ss Gilbert $,
New Britain herald., 1924-02-29

oLDsMoDILEs--is little touring rcfIn- ished. 1920 eight : passenger and 1920 sh touring 'ery small uoWn payment. Hartford.
New Britain herald., 1924-02-29

OVERLAND Model TT, Is5i touring ,s1-
 hndolph's Garage, is7 Cherry st. Ibtne
New Britain herald., 1924-02-29

OVERLAND sEDAN Is55--pTactIcaily new. fflce reasohable. good tires. l.. [. Eu- doipll, I27 Cherry St.. Phon. 9a5I.a
New Britain herald., 1924-02-29

oAkLAND-touring must be sold at onc..
 ln good condition. M. I;eInholdt, ss Woodland st.
New Britain herald., 1924-02-29
Auto Parts and aecessories

Auto Parts and Accessories Ig AUTO SUPPLIES-PIsToE PINS. AHERIf CAN HAMMERED RINGS, RATBEsTOA LINING, MUBILOIL OILS. EcOEOM \ AUTO SUPPLE co. ii MAIN ST. BATTERlEs-W1liard storage. vet snd ar, winter storage. Try us. Simmons Storage Battery. 1s7 Arch St.. Phone zz8s.
New Britain herald., 1924-02-29
Secnnd NImrlcr Iasr.

Holccz. held without bail for tho March term Of the superior court. is the second man from New Britain who will appear during the March
New Britain herald., 1924-02-29

Si h' iOnibh' WoueI N foadbter. Good appearance aud in fine running rnna,,ia,, huaolph's Garage, i2, Cherry St. Phone EU5l-g.
New Britain herald., 1924-02-29
HurMoBlLE, 1899. TOURING

HurMoBlLE. 1899. TOURING
 NOT YET DRIVEN HOO MILES, ABsoLCTE PERFECT MECHANI- GAl. CONDITION AND LOOKS LIKE NEW WITH ORIGINAL PAINT. TlilS CAR HAS BEEN DRIVEN b1 ONE MAN ONLY AND HAS CAR CARRIES A TWO MoNTH GUARANTEE. PHONE 1909.
New Britain herald., 1924-02-29

HUMOBlLE-tourIng, refinIshed- Ig9o 6.. had good care, tires and motor Al ala, model N Hupp. touring. Aaron q. Co. heh, lnoa ls5 Park street, liartford