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El Mundo. [volume] (San Juan, P.R.) 1919-1990, 1924-05-15
III

Era domingo. 81 dia amenecio bri-
llante y los alegres pajaritos saltaban
de rama en- rama y con sus trinos y
gorgeos saludaban al Rey de los astros
que empezaba esparcir sus cabelics
de orc y con su aliento> fundia las 60
tas. cristalinas de las rubias espigas y
/ y de los abrillantados petalos de las
| flores.
Cello, como de costumbre, luego de
ordefar las vacas y conducirlas a pas
tar, volvi6 su casa ponerse ropa
limpia para pasear.
Sc encamin6 Jhacia una laura cue Sc
veia ALA a 10 lejos, donde Sc iba a ce-
lebrar una gran jngada de gallos.
va habia reunido. mas de una veinte-
ma de hoinbfes; Sc oian a un lado y
otro los canticos de los gallos. Estaban
concertadas varias peIeas y empezo la
rifia. sss
Los gritos de los galleros ensordecians
ivoy nm peso al Gallino! iPega dos
asi, Rubio! lSac6 I'm ojo! iVoy' dos
pesos uno al Rubio!.. Y asi hasta
que nno de los gallos cayo dando
saitos con ell estertor de la agoria.
Sc suesdiefon varfas psIeas hasta
que el Sol. amarilleando las copas de
los arboles anunci6 su retirada.
Despues la mayor parte de aquelios
ignorantes subieron la casa inmedia-
Ia donde estaban va los jusRdores de
naipes, y Sc empezo la manigua.
Los paldos rostros de algunos Sc ami
inaban y sus ojos brillaban de algeria
El Mundo. [volume] (San Juan, P.R.) 1919-1990, 1924-05-15

Despues de salir ell SOL Don Perucho,
que asi le Hamaban en-. Ell barrlo, sallo
de su dormitorio y habiendo tornado eI
desayuno con su cafe con leche, encen-
di6 un cigarrillo y dijo que iba ver
el trabajo por ajuste que estaban ha-
ciendole. ~
En- un extreme de la fnca, sobre una
Iona cercada distancia por buenos
pelos de alambre, habia una casita de
MADEIRA del pals, cobijada de zinc, y
ALA Sc dirigi6 Don Perucho.
Fue recibido por dos brazos que lie
estrecharon con ardor y sentandose al
lado de SUI illusion clandestina, entabla-
ron I'm agradable dialogo, esmaltado
con excitadoras caricias, que le fgura-
ban ell mundo mas bello, la vida mas
agradable.. =. a.
| Cuando era como las diez de la ma
nana, SUI, capricho en- forma de !mujel
ideal, le sirvio un almuerzo suculentt
| y despues de satisfecho Sc despidit
para ir a su casa prestar atencion :
sus negocios.
El Mundo. [volume] (San Juan, P.R.) 1919-1990, 1924-05-15

Il El horisonts smatutino empezaba /:
| iluminar en- ell Oriente como precursor
Ialegre del radiante astro que regals
sps rehejos la TERRA, y va Cello sc
habia levantado de SUI barbacoa de ta-
blas, yendo en- busca de las vacas para
extfaer.es sl blanquecino jugo.
Ge,o desde que sac6 a st Minga de
Ia casa paterna Sc habia lido, 4 vivir
como agregado, a una casita cercana a
la de DON Pedro Cataier., trabajandoie
en- Ia fncs como alquilado y niediane-
70.
Minga Sc levanto tambien y encen-
diendO. la. candela Sc pHso "a spreparar
e1 cafe para Que estuviefa 1iyto cuanoo
ordenaran las vacas. Interim fue, a ayu
dar Cello para aiiviafis 81 tfabajo.
Preparad6 Ell cafe con 1eche, cada uno
Sc apertrech6 con lin coco. leno y su
correspondence batata asada.
-Minga lie pregunt6 Gelo.- lAdon
de llevas Las vacas?
Al otro lao de ese cerro, que hay
buena grama. 1aa
-Pefo da la busita y no passes por
en- casa de Sitda. 1888
-iTu siempre estas selosa! 81 yo
M xy0xx ovS nuco
me, han dicho que TT te quieres
con ella.
> 70 Quien .ha sio. ese embustero? 81
auien es, lie iba sacar La len
qua.
-Pues no vayas saya.
boy aonde me de Ia CANA, bay! 70
soy duefio de mi bofurta.
Y,,sigui6 andando y diciendo entire
dientes: ~ i.
Pues no ie cree a esta mujer que me
va gobernar.
solt6 las yacas y las echo por de-
lants. vam6s. :.
OK. I: uiso. mira que demon1o
de baca!.,
5Uiso. ;. iGondena, sigue Ell cam1-
MOI. E. asi fue hasta pasar por fren-
to un bohio, de donde salio una mu-
jer que, dandole un jarro de lata lie
dijo: la vuelta tenemos que hablar.
Al regreso lego al referido bohio
trayendo Ell jarro neno de leche y Sc
sent6 en- una hamaca hecha de un saco
de pita.
Putnam patriot., 1924-11-07
vAUcHAN.FRosT
We'll Known Local Young Couple
 Married In Putnam Today

George A. Vaughan. Jr, son of Mir. and Mrs. George A, Vaughan of Thompson, and Miss wilhelmina Frost. daughter of Mfr. and Mrs. An- drew V. Frost. were married this morning al the home of the brides parents on Sunnyside. The Rev. R. D. Hatch. rector of St. Philips church. performed the ceremony at II o'clock. The wedding was very quiet one, only the immediate families of Mir Vaughan and Miss Frost being pres ent. The bride wore her travel ing costume. preparatory Co leaving directly afterward on the wedding trip. Upon their return the couple will make their home on Sunnyside. Putnam.
 The bride is a graduate of the Put nam High school In the class of 1921, and also of Southfeld Point Hall at Stamford. She is an accomplished pianist and has several times appeared in programs.
 MT. Vaughan is a graduate of Will liston Seminary. He has lived most of his life in Thompson. Recently he has been associated with his father, holding the position cf secretary in the George A. Vaughan Corporation.
Putnam patriot., 1924-11-07
MRS. WALKER HOSTESS
Entertains North Crosvenordaie Church Ladies' Missionary Society

The Ladies Missionary Society of
 the North Grosvenordale Methodist church held the regular monthly meet ing Wednesday afternoon at the home of Mrs. Leon Walker. Grove street, Putnam. Mrs Walker, although q resident of Putnam for some time. still keeps her membership in the mission ary society in North Grosvenordale. A large number attended the meeting. Mrs. Bisbee. the president, presided. 4 most interesting program was pre- pared by Mics Thyra Walker, on aChina." was given. All present took part. Mrs Madeline Rawson. who re- gently attended the convention of For eign Missions at New London as a delegate of the society, gave a most graphic and absorbing talk on the pro gram of the meetings there. There were several guests. who have been former members. A delicious colla. ton was served by the hoetesses, Mrs. Edna Walker and Mrs. Lola Rawson.
Putnam patriot., 1924-11-07
FIR. DoNAHuE SPEAKS
Pomfret Priest Cives Inspirstiensl
 Talk Before Leesl Rotary Club

The Rev. George Donahue, pastor of Holy Trinity church, Pomfret, was the speaker at the meeting of the Put nam Rotary club held Wednesday noon at the Putnam Inn, with Presi- dent John F. Reardon presiding.
 Father Donahue gave an excellent talk, with the value of love and friendship in life as his topic. He told of the part which love and friend ship had played in the life of Christ. of such men as Caesar. Cardinal New man and others. He appealed especi- ally to the meeting however with his short discourse on the life of young featherweight boxer whom he had known in New York City. He told how thls boy, left an orphan and re- sponsible for three younger brothers and sisters. had taken up boxing, and urged on by necessity and love for those dependent upon him had risen to the top in his line.
 The priests talk was an excellent inspirationl address which members of the club deeply appreciated.
Putnam patriot., 1924-11-07
MIR. HARDY RESIGNS
 AS SCHOOL TRUSTEE
Served For Eighteen Years As Member of Woodstock Acad-
 emy Board
Clarence w Bowen Is Elected to
 Succeed Him

The board of trustees of Wood. stock Academy have accepted with deep regret the resignation of Hon. Arthur Sherburne Hardy. the chair. man of the board, who was elected in 1906 trustee and vice chairman. and in 1913 chairman.
 While Mir. Hardy was chairman the invested funds of the Academy in- creased from S3s.000 to over Si00.- 900, the Bracken Memorial Library was built. the number of students increased. and the work done by in- structors and pupils was as effective as at any time during the past l22 years, or since 1902 when Woodstock Academy was established.
 Resolutions embodying Mir. Hardy's services have been adopted by the new board of trustees, which is con stituted as follows: Clarence w. Bowen, chairman; Clarence II. Child. vice chairman; William Nj. Gallup. secretary and treasurer; Henry Y. Child, Mrs. Armin E. Brunn, George Nj. Sampson. Leonard H. Healey. Gardiner H. Sumner, Hamilton Holt, George F.. Mcclellan, Nj. D.. Ernest R. Pike. NJ. D.. s. Howard peckham.
 The stockholders of the Academy have elected Mir. Hardy honorary chairman of the board of trustees.
 The books are now being transfer red from the Academy to the new Bracken Memorial Library building, where tea will be served on Thurs day, Nov 20, at { o'clock. The library will be open Mondays and Thursdays from to 5 o'clock.
Putnam patriot., 1924-11-07
National Bank Makes Ready
 For Business Next WedneSddu
CITIZENS INSTITUTION OPENS DOORS FOR DEPOSITS WEDNESDAY NOMENCLATURE REYNOLDS
 ELECTED PREsIDENT.-DIREcToRs CHOSEN
Whitman Daneson to Serve Temporarily CashierTo
 py ForSser First National Bank Snucture---Rstains Most of old Working Force

remain in the building until the af- fairs of the First National Bank are liquidated.
 The working force of the new bank will be made up of as many of the old employees as the business will justify. and preference will be given those who are not taken on at once when additions are made to the cleri- cal force.
 As has been stated over and over again, the delay in the organization and opening Of the new bank, while regrettable. Is In no way due to the Citizens Committee of Putnam. They have worked untiringly and unsslaah. ly with a view single to the best la terests of this community. The board of directors thoroughly represents the interests of Putnam and of the sur rounding towns. Of the more than three hundred shareholders two-thirds are from Putnam. the remainder from pomfret, Woodstock, Thompson. and other adjacent localities.
 There is hardly a name among the directors that is not favorabiy known to every reader of the paper. There are from pomfres. Dr. Joseph c. Hop pin and Ethel NJ. Goodridge, who are among the heaviest subscribers to the stock. In Wooastnek. Albert ii. Will Hams, selectman and mill manufactur- CT. In Thompson. Edward J. Keegan Of the Lawrence keegan Mill Company at Wilsonville. Louis r. Faucher, one of the best known business men of North Grosvenordaie, and Edward II. Corttis. one of the county commission CTS.
 Sueeessfui Business Man
 MT. Reynolds Is hard headed, prac- tieai, successful business man. He was instrumental In straightening out the affairs of the Putnam Foundry X Machine Company when it became in- solvent in financial difficulties several years ago. Under his management 1t became prosperous, paying concern. Three years ago it was taken over by the firm of Leland. Clifford ( Com pany. it's name changed to the Putnam Company. and Mir. Reynolds was re- tained as its head. and under his ca- pablo direction. backed by the finAn- cial strength of the new owners, 1t gives promise of becoming the leading industry of the city. MT. Reynolds has been n resident of Putnam for seventeen years.
 The vtce-presidents are among the best known and most influential men of the community. Under their direc- tion the public is assured of a well managed, safe. conservative banking house.
 A survey of the three hundred shareholders diseloses the fact that more than eighty per cent of the busi- ness and professional men and women Of Putnam are on the !sss. Of the re- maining twenty per cent. more than half of them have pledged their as- surance of cooperation and support,
Putnam patriot., 1924-11-07
BROWN NOT GUILTY
Case Against Putnam Miikman Noii-
 ed by kiIiingly Court

A. L. Brown of Woodstock avenue a milk dealer with business in Putnam and also in Danielson, was arraigned in the Killingly town court Thursday morning on the charge of advertising that he sold milk from a federal test ed herd when the herd was not so test ed. Attorney Charles L. Torrey. eoun- sci for Mir Brown, told the court that though Mr. Browns herd had not undergone the federal test, fl had been subjected to the state tests, which are similar to these of the fed eral department. The case was noii- ed,
Putnam patriot., 1924-11-07
WILL SUPPORT HOLT
 IN SENATE CONTEST
Democratic Convention Dele gates to Seek Wccd.sock
 Mans Nomination
Delegatcs Named d Csueu,e. Last
 Night Receive instructions

That this section will be a unit in the support of Hamilton Holt of Woodstock for the Democratic nomi- nation for United States senator tu succeed the late Frank B. Brandegee, Is indicated by the Democratic caucus es held in the towns of this district last evening. Some of the eancuses instructed their delegates to vote for Mir. Holt. while others will do this though not actually pledged to do so.
 The Putnam caucus was held al the municipal building with Thomas r. Ryan presiding and Edmund Dubois. Sr., acting as clerk. Mrs. Dorothy Bartlett, David D. Beausoleii, Fred. erick Dumas, ]. Otis Fox and Edmund Dubois were the delegates elected. The caucus was well-attended. but there was ne opposition to the choice of the above delegates.
 Eastferd Has Caucus
 Mrs. Elizabeth Smith and Mrs Mary M Wheaton were the delegates chosen by Eastford Democrats in eau GUS at the chapel in Eastford John Ethridge was chairman of the meet. ing and Miss Edith Wheaton clerk The delegates go to the New Haven convention unpledged. but will sup port the candidacy of Mir. Holt.
 In Woodstock Mrs. Christina R. Scranton. Asa K. Scranton. Jr.. Ham, ilton Holt and Mrs. Holt were elect ed to represent the Democrats of that town The caucus was held at the home of Mir. and Mrs. Scranton and brought out good crowd. Mir. Scranton acted as moderator and Miss Sylvia Holt as clerk.
 nr. r. C. Goodridge. Joseph Stod- dard. Joseph Bates and Michael Ed ington were chosen to make the trip to Hartford and support Mir. Holt for the nomination.
 William Kelly Preside.
 The caucus was presided over by William Kelly. A. C. Botham acted as clerk.
 Thompson Democrats elected F. J. Keegan. Judge Fred Munyan and Philip Duhamei. all prominent Demo crats of the town, as their delegates to the convention. The caucus was held at the town house with F.. J keegan presiding. and Philip Duhamel acting as clerk. There was no opposition to the choice of Messrs. Reagan. Mnnyan and Duhamel.
 The Democratic State convention will be held at Hartford on Nov. 2i and 25
Putnam patriot., 1924-11-07
New National Bank Elects Woman as Director

serve on the temporary board of di. rectors.
 Mrs. Goodridge is the wife of Dr, Grosvenor Goodridge. millionaire sum naer resident of Ponfret. and who maintains winter home in New York Both Dr. and Mrs. Goedridge are heavy stockholders in the new bank.
 Mrs. Gcodridge for many yeats has had large real estate holdings and personal financial affairs to manage, and during these years she has come
Putnam patriot., 1924-11-07
CORONER HOLDS INQUEST
Judge Bill Inquires Into Auto Aeei-
 dent That Killed Jos. Csisse

Judge Arthur G. Bin. coroner for Windham County, expects to file with in the next few days his findings re- garding the accident at Wilsonville, Conn, six weeks ago in which Joseph Caisse was killed. Al the inquest at the coroner's office in Danielson re- gently Earl H. Ballard, Thomas Ellis and Joseph Miller. the last the driver of the car, testified.
 Ellis, who was injured in the acci- dent to such an extent that he will be permanently handicapped. has filed suit against Miller. seeking to recover S25. 900 on the grounds that the acci. dent was caused through the manner in which Miller drove the machine.
Putnam patriot., 1924-11-07
DELIsLE BUYS GARAGE
Alderman Purchases Putnam Motors
 Inc, Local Studebxker Dealers

A. J. Delisle has bought out the in- terests of his sons. Leo and Thomas Delisle. in the garage on Woodstock avenue which for five years has been conducted by them as Delisle Brothers Garage. The senior Delisie will now manage the business, which will go an- der the name of Deliale's Garage, and Thomas Delisie will continue to be connected with the establishment, which is local agent for Paige, Jewett and Rec machines.
 Leo DelisIc. the second of the broth CTS, has put through another garage deal in purchasing the Putnam Mo- tors, Inc. local agents for Stakeholder ears. He is now at the Stakeholder garage. and will have personal man agemcnt of It's affairs.
Putnam patriot., 1924-11-07

into close contact with banks and bankers. She is far better informed than lots of men and she has keen Judgment, as demonstrated in the man. agement of her large financial affairs
 The selection of Mrs. Goodridge as a director of Putnam's new national bank is meeting with high favor and receiving warm commcndation from all who know her and are convrrsani with her ma,Sed ability in handling matters of banking and financial ua. ture.
Putnam patriot., 1924-11-07
ROAD REPAIRED
Supt. Dumas Fixes Up So. Main St.
 at MeGsrry's Corner

4 series of holes at the corner of Grove and South Main streeets. 70 nu- merous and taking up so great an area that they successfully defied the at tempts of the motorist acquainted with the spot to get past the corner without getting some bumps for his trouble. and nearly tossed the driver who did not know of their presence, through the top of his machine. have been eradicated by the highway de- partment.
 At meeting of the directors of the Putnam Chamber of Commerce two weeks ago the matter of the condition of the street at this point was taker up. Superintendent of Streets Dumas was requested to do whatever possibl, to make conditions better, and he ha' complied with the suggestion of the Chamber.
Putnam patriot., 1924-11-07

The new Citizens National Bank of Putnam will open it's doors for bust ness in the First National Bank build ing next Wednesday morning. Nov. ig at 9 o'clock.
 Permission and direction for the new bank to begin to function at the ear Hest possible minute was received on Thursday from Henry M Dawes Comptroller of the Currency.
 Twelve hours later the Citizens Gommittee had met and selected a board of directors and officers which that make up the business and pro fessionM life of this banking commun. ity, The names of the directors ought to command the confidence and re. spect of everyone in the territory which the bank will serve. They are Joseph (, Hoppin. Asa Nj. Ross Alex Gilman, Mahlon H. Geissler. Samuel Reynolds, Edward ]. keegan, Whit man Daulelson, John W. Whipple. VII. liam F. Warren, S. Nikololf. A. New ton Vaughn. Edgar H. Corttis, Ethel Nj. Goodridge. Louis r. Faucher. Vic tor Chapdelaine, Albert II. Williams, Earl C. Rogers, James A. Parker of Boston.
 Samuel Rsynelds President
 The directors organized as follows
 President, Samuel Reynolds.
 Vice presidests, A. Newton Vaughn. Alex Gilman. Judge Nah lon II. Geissler.
 Cashier. Whitman Danieison.
 These officers vii serve until the first annual meeting which will be held in January, when a permanent directorate will be chosen by the stockholders.
 Mir. Danielson Is one of the sub stantial citizens of this county, is a capable. clear-thinking business man, we'll qualified to act as temporary cashier. He consented to serve in this capacity until the directors have had time to consider the merits and select permanent cashier of long and varied banking experience from among several applicants for this re- sponsihle position,
 In addition to the commercial de- partment there will be a savings dc partment, both of which will be ready to function Wednesday morning. The bank will also handle certificates of deposit as one of their forms of ser. vice to the public. In the alteration of the bank building over year ags more than six hundred safe deposit boxes. of the most approved typs were provided They are protected against fire and burglary by impreg nable vaults. These boxes are of ,,ar,nue stx.a and will he rented to th. public at prices ranging from five te twenty-five dollars per year.
 Receiver to Remain
 Arrangements have been made with George M. Coffin. Receiver, and Comptroller Dawes, for Mir. Coffin te
Putnam patriot., 1924-11-07
MISS SALvAs TO WE'D
Marriage to 4. D. vixesnt to Take
 Place on Thanksgiving

Miss Alma Salvas. daughter of Mir and Mrs. Joseph Salvas of Providence street, is to be married on Thanksgiv- ing Day morning to A. D. Nigeant, son of MT. and Mrs A. D. Nigeant, of Farnham, Quebec. The ceremony will take place at St. Mary's church at o'clock in the morning.
 Mir. Vigeant is employed by the 'Le Reveil." newspaper for French speaking people. while Miss Salvas is a saleslady at F. x. Lueier's store Ar ter the wedding they will live in n newly furnished home on Van den Noort street.
Putnam patriot., 1924-11-07
REPUBLICANS TO MEET
Special Entertsinmsnt Program Plan.
 ned For Meeting Thursday

The Putnam Coolidge club will hold q meeting in Odd Fellows Hall Thurs day evening at s o'clock. Following the business meeting there will be an entertainment program. The Cool idge club since It's organization has been actively engaged in prediction work. Nos that the country has SO overwhelmingly endorsed the Re- pubiicans, the members feel they can afford an evening oe special enjoy ment.
 Miss Elizabeth Byrne is chairman of the committee arranging the pro- gram for Thursday evening. Other members of it are Mrs. Silas NJ WheeIock. Mrs. Stet Macdonald. Mrs Walter W. Rich and Mrs. Joseph ] DrpFe.
Putnam patriot., 1924-11-07

For the first time in the banking history of Putnam. and so far as known. in the state of Connecticut at least, and perhaps New England, a woman has been elected to serve pn the board of directors of a bank.
 This. distinction goes equally to the Citizens National Bank of Putnam and Mrs. Ethel NJ. Goodridgs of Pom fret and New York. for at last nights meeting of the packers of the new bank, Mrs. Goodridge was elected to
Putnam patriot., 1924-11-07
CHILDREN HONOR PRIEST

St. Mary's school was closed and an given by the school children on Tuesday, the day of the feast of St. Charles. patron saint of the Rev. Father. Charles r. Bedard, pastor of St. Mary's church. Father Bedard has been In Putnam thirteen years. His record in the management of the affairs of St. Mary's parish has been an exceedingly brilliant one.
Putnam patriot., 1924-11-07
P. II. s. HONOR ROLL
Eleven Pupils In Whole School Attain
 Seholsstie Standing

The honor roll of the Putnam High school for the first marking period of eight weeks ended last Friday, and now the list of those students of the school who have no marks under the eighty-fiye per cent grade is announe- ed by E. l.. Robinson. principal of the school.
 There are six boys and five girls in the select circle.
 In the class of 1925 Perry Barber, Leslie Bonney, and Minot Horne are the honor students.
 In 1926 Norman Amidon. Sheldon Carpenter and Dorothy Kenyon are listed.
 From the sophomore class Ethel Bennett is the only honor student. The freshmen have four, more than any other class. Ruth Bryden, Madeline Houghton, Irene Martin and Karl whitehouse are those with the high marks.