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Putnam patriot., 1924-07-04
QUIET FOURTH
No Formal Observance Planned For
 City-Youngsters Are Ready

Extra police will be on duty to- night (Thursday) and tomorrow to guard against any too exuberant cele- bration of the Fourth. "The night be- fore" is the famed time for all sorts of disturbances to break out. but the off, cers expect little trouble. though they will be ready to quell any that may occur.
 There will be no public exhibition of fireworks this year, such as at the Elks' fair last year, and the indi- cations are that not q large sum has been spent on either day or night piec- es. This is the case because of the limited amount of money many have available to spend for anything but necessities.
 Police give notice that the regula- tions against the use of larger fire crackers and the discharge of blank pistols will be strictly enforced. The Putnam legal limit for the length of fire-crackers is three and half inches, while 1t is a violation of the law to shoot blanks, even of the twenty-two caliber. Everything points to a very quiet observance of the holiday with the younger generation furnishing most of the noise.
Putnam patriot., 1924-07-04
Healy Upholds SUimn,ing Ban,
 ROSeIdnd Trustees Will Hghf
ATTORNEY GENERAL, IN OFFICIAL OPINION, SAYS THAT HEALTH DEPARTMENT ORDER IS JUSTIFIED
 BY LAW
Says That Property Rights Are Not InvovedM Bowen t
 Take Controversy Court

yoir, or any of it's tributaries, or commit any nuisance in or about it or them. shall be fined not more than one hundred dollars or imprisoned not more than six months or both. Pro seeutions under this section may be had in the town in which said city ar borough is."
 It becomes unnecessary for ne to construe the provisions of the for mer statute as it cnumerates in terms just what Is embraced within the meaning of the words source of water or ice supply as used in the statute.
 It seems to me that Reseland Lake clearly comes within it's definition. and all springs, streams, water coars- es, brooks, rivers, lakes. ponds, wells or underground waters tributary thereto. and all lands drained there by"
 In fact. so broad are the terms of this statute that no source of water supply or waters tributary thereto are excluded from it's statutory eonstrue- ton, in granting supervision to the
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Putnam patriot., 1924-07-04
LOCAL MAN KILLED
George LaFontsine Fatally Hurt
 When Building Colispscs

Many Putnam people were shocked to hear of the sudden death of George LaFontaine of Putnam. who was killed in New London Monday when the sec ond floor of building that he was helping to tear down. gave way, and he fell q short distance and then WAS pinned down by wreckagc oI the build ing that fell on him. Other workmen on the same floor escaped with only slight injuries. Mir. LaFontaine was lifeless when the pile of refuse was re- moved from his body. The deceased was employed by the Schnare Con. struction Company of Springfield, and was by trade a carpenter and painter He was thirty-six years old.
 He is survived by his wife, formerly Miss Georgianna Premier of Putnam now of Moosup, and two little daugh' ters, aged three and seven, living n South Woodstock, and also by his mother and brother Alfred and sis ter. Mrs. Lucy Langlols, of South Woodstock
 The funeral services were held Tues day at the Church of St. Mary, Star of the Sea, at New London, and were conducted by the Rev. Alexander Wool. schlaeger. Burial was in St. Marys cemetery there.
Putnam patriot., 1924-07-04
LOCAL COMPANY TO
 DRILL AT NIANTIC
Capt. McGarry and Headquart- CTS Command Leave On
 Saturday

Headquarters Company. 43rd diyis- ion, Connecticut National Guard, will leave Saturday from this city for a two weeks tour of duty at the state camp at Mantle. The local company, fifty-nine men and three officers strong. will have a special coach on Train 745 which leaves Putnam at 9.25 Saturday morning. They will return on Saturday. July l9.
 The local unit will carry out an in- tensive training program during the morning hours of the camp period. The afternoon will be devoted to cere- monies, athletics and supervised games and contests. March discipline. close order drill. physical training, special technical training, and other phases of military work will be worked on. and the company is apparently in for hard two weeks program.
 Each man has now been issued the full uniform and equipment by Supply Sergeant James J. Charron.
 The company held it's first organ ized drill last week Friday evening and another Monday evening. Captain John U. MeGarry Is pleased with the prog ress and work of the company to date.
 At the Monday evening drill of the company. instruction Sergeants Spear man and Beal spoke to the men, giv- ing them suggestions and instructions for their conduct at the camp, and also impressing several points of mili- tary procedure. Afterwards First Lieutenant Rosario Boausoleil march ed the company out of the armory and up and down Main street for a half hour. The men made a good ap- pearance considering that this was only their second drill.
Putnam patriot., 1924-07-04
LETTERS WINS PRIZE
County Game Warden Gets $ Award
 For Largest Trout

A trout weighing one pound and six and a half ounces, caught by Charles Letters of Putnam was the largest reported to the Northeastern Connec- ticut Fish and Game club during the season just closed. and consequently Mir. Letters who is county game war den. was awarded the ten dollar mer- chandise prize for the largest trout, The second largest fish, one weighing q pound, three and half ounces, was caught by John Maynard. Mir. Letters caught his trout at Snake Meadow on May II. and the second best was caught in Five Mile river on May ?, by Mir. Maynard. Only a very few other fish weighing over a pound were reported The trout which Mir. Let ters hooked Is now on exhibition at Bacon's on Pomfret street Besides winning the local prize Mir. Letters trout took second prize, a Bristol reel. in the competition of the Dam ielson Rod and Gun club.
 Last season the largest trout was caught by Wallace N. Aldrich. and weighed a pound and twelve ounces. five and a half ounces more than the largest of this season.
 The bass season opened Tuesday, and the Fish and game club Is offering another ten dollar prize for the largest bass caught. This should stir up in- terest in bass fishing among local sportsmen.
Putnam patriot., 1924-07-04
ANCESTOR BORN HERE
Brig. Gen. Dawes Great Great Grandson of Msnsssah Cutler

Brigadier General Dawes, vice presidential candidate on the Re- publican ticket, is connected with Putnam even if no more remotely than that an ancestor was born in this town three generations ago.
 The current issue of the Gongre- gationalist states that General Dawes is a great-great-grandson of Manassah Cutler. who was born in East Putnam, and who probably was the most famous man ever born in Putnam.
 One of the acts for which Cutler is remembered is his authorship of the ordinance of f7s7, providing that the Northwest territory. the broad expanse north of the Ohio river, should be free soil.
 So far as known Dawes has never visited the birthplace of his ances- tor here.
Putnam patriot., 1924-07-04
HENRY BAKER HURT
 BY PASSING AUTO
Steps Out of His Machine
 Run Down By Another

Henry E. Baker, son of Mir. and Mrs. Albert Baker of Abingdon was taken to the Day kimball Hospital Sunday afternoon suffering frem a broken leg and other painful bruises. received when he was knocked down by an automobile at Phoenixville.
 The young man stepped out of the automobile in which he and his par ents and brother had been riding to make some minor repairs, and as he did so was struck by machine in which Mrs. l.. $. Hayward and daugh- ter Elizabeth, of Hartford, were pas. sengers. They were returning to Hartford after a visit with friends in Putnam.
 MT Baker was taken to the hospitel and an X-ray picture of the fractured leg taken.
 This is the second time within [ few years that Mir Baker has received broken leg. the former being wher he fell beneath the wheel of heavy stone drag near his home.
Putnam patriot., 1924-07-04
POLICE LOOK INTO
 THEFT AT GARAGE
Robber Enters Thompson Place of Auger & Reynolds.--
 Steals Cash

State police are now hot on the trail of the person or persons who broke into the Auger < Reynolds garage at Thompson some time during the dark hours of Monday night, and made of with a sum of money. Upon the open ing of the garage Tuesday morning the break was noted. and 1t was dis covered after an investigation that the thief had made his entrance through a rear window of the place. In endeav- bring to get the window up so that he could get in, the miscreant left sev- eral samples of his footprints near the place, and officers are passing their in vestigations partly on this clue.
 Once inside the garage the night wis. itor apparently had for his object the money drawer, where cash taken Tn during the previous days work was to be found. The drawer was pried open with a sharp instrument. and then S70 the entire contents, was taken. After snatching up a few Ford parts. the robber left the place. not tampering with or attempting to take any of the automobiles in the garage.
 The robbery set Thompson Hill in quite an uproar. and many exaggerat- ed stories of the affair were flying about during the week. One placed the amount taken as high as S40O.
 Vixen the break was discovered the state police were immediately called from the barracks at Danielson. They carefully looked over the scene, picking up whatever clues and mater ial they were able to find Up to this morning no arrests had been reported but it is expected that it will not be very long before the guilty ones are brought to justice.
Putnam patriot., 1924-07-04
HOSPITAL WORKERS
 CONDUCT MEETING
Woodstock Branch of Woman's Board Hears Annual Re-
 ports
lRv MRS. E. E. NAM

The annual meeting of the Wood PAtosk branch ef the Woman's Board of the Day kimball Hospital. was held June 26th with Mrs. Janet Sheppard, South Woodstock, the attendance be- ing forty-iive
 The president. Mrs. George Samp- son, presided, and the meeting opened with the Lords Prayer in unison. fol- lowed by the secretary's and treasur- CTS reports. Mention was made of the growth of the hospital in the past thirty years, as in the early days ts was known as the Windham County Infrmary, and only few patients were treated.
 The Guild collectors reported as fol- lows: Mrs. H. T. Child. Woodstock Hill, $l600. 47 articles: Miss Mary Lester, Woodstock Hill, $2.b0. iG arti- les; Mrs. Carl Danielson, East, $is.50. F articles; Mrs l.. ]. Leavitt, North. sgb0, four articles; Mrs. Geo. Young. South, $22.5O.
 Committee on canned fruit: Miss Helen perley, Hill. l6 jelly. 63 fruit and vegetables; Mrs. Harvey Tourtei- lotte, South. 2i fruit: Miss Blanche Shippey, south, i2 fruit; Mrs. A. N. Hammond. Valley, 90 fruit and vege- habfthy Mfes t sts iSNVif tNtftnt AV fruit and vegetables.
 A nominating committee, with Mrs Chester F.. May as chairman, brought in list of officers which were duly elected as follows; President, Mrs George Sampson; vice president, Mrs. L. H. Healey; secretary-treasurer Mrs. Everett '. May: assistant treas urer. Miss Mary L. Flynn. Guild col- lectors. Mrs. II. T. Child, Mrs. Q. A. Hiseox, Mrs. Carl nanielson. Miss Mary Lester. Mrs. l.. J. Leavitt, Mrs. George Young; committee for canned fruit, Miss Helen Perley. Mrs. Harvey Tourtellotte. Miss Blanche Shippey, Mrs. A. N. Hammond, Miss Pearl Chamberlin, Mrs. Ezra May, Mrs George Lyon; sewing directors, Mrs IF. A. Jordan. Mrs. L. II. Healey, Thanksgiving committee chairman. Mrs. Janet Sheppard.
 Mrs William Mansfield of Putnam Guild gave report of her work. Mrs George Padgett, Mrs. William Eafferty of Putnam, and Mrs. $. B. Overlook of Pomfret also spoke briefly.
 A very pleasant social hour was held, and refreshments of sandwiches. case and punch were served by tfe hostess.
Putnam patriot., 1924-07-04
CAMPERS ARRIVE
About 2So Boys and Girls to Spend
 Summer in Woodstoek

The noon train from New York yes terday had three extra coaches, bring ing l50 girls and loo boys from the New York region to Camp Utopia. a camp for children of Jewish percentage on the Dr. Catlin estate on the shores of Roseiand Lake. South Woodstock. The camp is opening for it's second season on this site opposite the Rose land pavilion, and the directors look for very successful season. Laurence R. Shapiro. A B, is in charge of the boys camp. and Mrs. Laura ]. Liebow of the girls l. Liehew Is director of both camps. The camping season ends Sept. 2.
 The 250 children are of all ages, ranging from five and six year old tots to eighteen and twenty years old. There is a councillor for every four campers. These councillors are care fully selected young men and women and are college students. The campers are divided into four divisions, accord ing to their age. New sports such as golf and physical training, including wrestling. have been added this year to the camps activities.
 The small army of boys and girls completely overwhelmed the taxi fleet at the railroad station.
Putnam patriot., 1924-07-04
THIEVES BREAK INTO
 SCHOOL ST. GARAGE
Attempt to Open Safe In Henry Dubois Place of Busi-
 ness
Drill Safe Door and Knock Hinge
 Knobs Oa-Get Nothing

Captain of Police Jarvis and mem bers of his department were engaged this forenoon in Investigating an at tempted robbery that occurred some time during last night at the Putnam Auto Station, the garage of Henry Du- bois on School street.
 The thief or thieves gained en- trance to the building from the side. through window, after having smashed the glass, enabling them to open the window.
 The attention of the thieves. ap- parently. centered on the safe, prob ably in the belief thnt valuables were contained in it. Markings on the safe show that an ordinary hand drill was used in an attempt to drill a hole or two in the safe. perhaps with the intention of inserting some ex- plosive and blowing of the safe door. It would appear that whoever it was. gave up this attempt and proceeded to knock off the knobs on the safe door hinges. perhaps iii the belief that with these off, it would be simple matter to remove the door.
 Failing in these two attempts to get into the safe, the thief perhaps gave up the idea of being able to ransack the interior of the strong box. Or perhaps someone outside scared the thieves away.
 Which of these two theories is cor rect. no one but the hieyes themselves know.
 It is sure, however, that they did not open the safe. And it is also an established fact that whoever the rob bers were, they were inexperienced. Amateurs would probably be the bet ter word
 So far as Mir. Dubois could deter mine this morning. nothing was miss ing from his place of business except a small calibre revolver.
Putnam patriot., 1924-07-04
HONOR MISS SHERMAN
Local Woman. With Telephone Go
 25 Years, Given Party

About fifty telephone company em- ployes, the most part from Putnam, but few representing Danielson and Norwich exchanges, gathered in Odd Fellows Hall here last evening for the presentation of twenty-five year service pin to Miss Alice Sherman, chief operator of the Putnam ex- change. The presentation was made by A. L. Osborn of New London, traffic superintendent of the New Lon don division.
 Following the presentation there was luncheon and dancing. The em- ployes of the local exchange presented Miss Sherman with bouquet of twenty-five roses, one for each year of service.
Putnam patriot., 1924-07-04
Historic Shell Torn Flag
 Went Through Naual Battle
LARGE AMERICAN FLAG IN POSSESSION OF DR. AND MRS WRIGHT, WAS PROPERTY OF ADMIRAL
 JOHN WOODWARD PHILIP
Commander of Texas Famous For Memorable Words, Don
 Cheer Boys The Poor Devils Are Dying"

in the days of yesterday; solid cedar in natural state. brass hinged and heavily built. The Admiral took it with him on all sea voyages and it has doubtless been around the world several times.
 Then there are the two pairs of shoes brought from China one appar- ently having been worn and the other new. Because they would only fit a doll, if seems inconceivahae today the children and grow women could ever have worn such things But that was in the days when the Chinese women bound their feet and shoes necessarily had to be small, even tiny.
Putnam patriot., 1924-07-04
EXAMINE z2 BABIES
Success Attends July We'll Baby
 Clinic at High School

Twenty-two babies were examined at the July well baby conference held in the High School auditorium We'd nesday afternoon. Dr. A. E. lngra- ham, of the bureau of child hygiene, State Board of Health. was assisted in the examination by Miss Viola Snyder. local school nurse, and Miss Clara Larned Some of the babies were brought to the conference for the first time. while others were for. mer visitors. brought by their parents for weighing. and in some cases re- examination.
 The High School auditorium is an excellent place for the conference, and mothers are urged to bring their babies to the August conference The auditorium Is quiet aad cool. and has excellent surroundings.
Putnam patriot., 1924-07-04
BINGHAM TO SPEAK
Lieut.. Gov. to Address Woodstock
 Republican Club July 16

Lieutenant Governor Bingham will address the Woodstock Republican club at a meeting to be held Wednes- day afternoon. July i6, at the Wood stock Academy Hall The lieussasfst governor has spoken In Putnam re- gently, and his audience on that oc- casion will remember him as a very forcefui and interesting orator. He will doubtless bring out many Of the campaign issues in his speech at Woodstock. There will be musieal program and one or two other speak ers at the meeting. which k open to the public. George F. Sampson is president of the club,
Putnam patriot., 1924-07-04
ROTARY AIMS AT PARTY
Are Entertained by Rotarisns-At-
 tend Thestre-Enjoy Dinner

A party of twenty-three, ten Ro- tarians and thirteen Rotary Anns mo- tored to Providence Monday evening to attend the theatre. IL was decided to go to Albee's. and the Putnam party there saw the Alhee stock com pany present an excellent play, Con nie Goes Home" On the way back to Putnam a stop was made at the Inn n-Yan-Yan-kee we'll known hos telry at Harmony There dinner was served, after which the trip to Put nam was continued. Seven ears made up the group.
Putnam patriot., 1924-07-04
SPECIAL GOLF MATCH
Professionsls to Compete on Putnam
 Country Club Course

Professional golfers of four clubs in this section will compete in special match on the links of the Putnam Country Club tomorrow (Fridayl af- ternoon. Alex Simpson. professional of the South Manchester Club; Bar ney Gunshinan of the Willimantic Club; NJ. Young of Southbridge, and Clarence Booth. Putnam's pro, will take part in the competition. which is sure to draw large holiday gallery. Mir Booth. the Putnam representa- tive. Is an excellent golfer. and holds the record for the local links. Play will start at i.30. standard time.
Putnam patriot., 1924-07-04
HAS LEG AMPUTATED
Mrs. Prinsle Mitchell, Injured in Aee,.
 dent, Undergoes Serious Operation

Mrs. PringIe Mitchell of New York City. whose right leg was amputated Saturday at the Day Kimbali Hospital following an accident at Pomfret on June 23 was reported this morning as improving slowly at the hospital. Mrs. Mitchell was a guest at the Ben Grosvenor, and was struck by q motor cycle riden by Michael Harper af Put nam while she was crossing the road near the Inn.
Putnam patriot., 1924-07-04
REFLECT Fl. B. BUELL.
Local Man Again Heads Ashford Bap.
 tist Sunday School Association

H. B. Buell. of Eastford was re-el ected president of the Ashford Bap tist Sunday School Association at it' 87th annual meeting in Stafford Hol low. C. E. Pierce of Putnam was re elected vice president.
 The delegates from Putnam were Rev. and Mrs. John C. Stoddard and their two boys, Paul and John c. Jr. Mir and Mrs. Warren s, Ames. MT and Mrs. Clarence E. Pierce, MT. and Mrs. F. A. Maryott, Mrs Leon 5 Walker. Mrs. Charles Richardson, Dr and Mrs. H. NJ. Thompson, Mrs. Al. win Johnson, Miss Mildred Bard and Miss Marian Allen.
Putnam patriot., 1924-07-04
PUTNAM MFG. co. TEAM WINS

The Putnam Manufacturing Com pany baseball team defeated the Adams Mfg. Co.,, second team on Sun day by the score of seventeen to fif- teen on the Adams grounds. The Manufacturing Co. Is playing the Manhasset company team this week Sunday afternoon at the formers field. The Manufacturing company team wishes to arrange more Sunday games, and any team having open dates should call Manager Labonte at 5e7 between 6.30 and TOO any eve ming.
Putnam patriot., 1924-07-04
WOODSTOCK FAIR DATES
Annual Exhibit Coming Sept. Is. IT
 is-Alexsnder Maitland Supt.

The directors of the Woodstock Az ricultural society held meeting Tues day evening at which Alexander Matt land of Thompson was elected super. intendent of the exhibition hall at the fair 1t was decided to hold the fair on the i6th. IT, and 18th of Septem- Der. The directors also voted to make extensive improvements to the fair grounds and property before the date for the opening. One of the most im- portant of the improvement wilt be the erection of wire fence around the grounds, and painting the fair buildings.
 The directors expect the fair to be fully up to the usual standard and even hope to improve 1t. Plans are going forward to this end
Putnam patriot., 1924-07-04
HOOK BIG BASS

Two local fishermen. Samuel Dia. mond and Ernest Tetreault, motored to Roseland Lake and spent Tuesday morning fishing. They left the pond at noon, and returning to Putnam ex- hibited five very beautiful bass, four weighing around three pounds each. and the largest being three pounds and twelve ounces. This is one of the best catches ever reported from this lake.
Putnam patriot., 1924-07-04
MRS. ALsoP SPEAKER
Niece of Roosevelt to Address Wood
 stock Coolidge Club on July

The first open meeting of the Wood stock Woman's Calvin Coolidge club, will be held at the Woodstock Hill church, on Monday, July T, at O. clock standard time.
 Mrs. ]. W. Alsop of Avon, Conn, and New York City. will be the speak CT.
 Mrs. AIsop. who is niece of the late President Roosevelt, is working actively for the election of Calvin Coolidge. Anyone interested in th2 meeting is cordially invited to at' tend
Putnam patriot., 1924-07-04
MEASLES PREVAIL
Children III With German MeAsles-
 Somes Gases of Chicken Pox

Though quite a number of cases of smallpox have been reported in Brook lyn. killingly and Danielson. the dis ease has not yet spread to Putnam, and Peter A. Gardner, health officer, Is con fident that it will not. Measles is the only disease prevalent here at present. eighteen cases having been reported since the middle of June. 4 few scat tering reports of German measles and ehickenpox have also been reported to Mir. Gardner.
Putnam patriot., 1924-07-04
FLAG TOURNAMENT TOMORROW

As a holiday feature for the enjoy ment of the members of the Putnam Country club, there will be a flag tournament tomorrow tFridayl con- tinuing all day. There will be a prize for the winner.
Putnam patriot., 1924-07-04
Samuel B. R~-=s.s.. .speria,ea.

dent of the Putnam Foundry and Machine Company. was one Putnam man at the Democratic national com vention. Nr. Reynolds went to New York and attended the session Satur- day at the request of Texan friend who is 6 delegate from that state.
Putnam patriot., 1924-07-04
TO ELECT NEW PRINCIPAL

At the meeting of the town school board scheduled for this evening it is probable that the man to succeed N. E. Stinson, resigned, as principal of the Putnam High school, will be ehos- en.