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Putnam patriot., 1924-03-21
TO WRITE FOR TRIBUNE
Harold Corbin is Selected From Her
 aid Staff For Combined Paper

Harold s. Corbin, who at one time was employed by The Patriot, son Of MT. and Mrs. E. Nj. Corbin of Ere mont street, is one of the members of the reportorial staff of the New York Herald who will be retained by the combined Herald and Tribune. As announced in the daily papers of Monday the New York Herald has been sold by it's owner, Frank Munsey, to Ogden Reid, son of Whitelaw Reid. Mir. Reid will combine The Herald and The Tribune.
 Since leaving Putnam Mir. Corbi1 has been employed On papers in Wor- cester and in Syracuse, N. Y., and has steadily worked himself upward in his profession. His work on The Herald has several times drawn much attention to his ability. Mir. Corbin is one of small group to be takel from the reportorial staff of The Herald to The Tribune.
Putnam patriot., 1924-03-21
ST. MARY'S TO HAVE
 NEW ASSEMBLY HALL
Rev. Chas. F. Bedard Makes Church Basement Into
 Auditorium
Will Seat About 300 People-Hss
 Generous Size Stage

Workmen are rapidly completing the task they started some time ago, of transforming the basement of St. Mary's church into a parish assembly hall. Such a gathering place has been in demand for long time, and when 1t is completed, will fill a distinct need. It may be used for the first time when the convention of all French societies of Connecticut is held in Putnam next June.
 No one appreciated the necessity of a large assembly place on St. Mary's property any greater than did the pas tor, Rev. Charles F. Bedard After considering several plans, Father Be- dard decided upon making such alter ations as necessary and otherwise changing over the basement of the church building SO that it would meet all the needs and demands of the large and activities.
 A new cement floor has been laid and q metal ceiling installed. Gener- ous use of paint on the sidewalks and ceiling has made the room highly at traetive to the eye, and it will have ample and handsome lighting arrange ments. The new parish hall will have seating capacity for between 800 and 900 people. making it one of the larg- est auditoriums in the city.
 At the front end of the hall has been erected a stage. fitted with foot lights. The large area of the assem- bly, hall made it possible to build a large stage. atfording ample room for the presentation of amateur and pro- fessional plays or the seating of the entire graduating classes of St. Mary's parochial school.
 From the poinc of view of safety from the dangers of fire or other caus- cs which prompt large gatherings of people to stampede for stairways and exits, the new hall presents ideal feat ures. One walks right into the hall from the street level. There are no stairs to climb. Besides the general entrance. there will be two other ea it's
Putnam patriot., 1924-03-21
MANY ATTEND WHIST
St. Patrieks Night Event Held by St.
 Mary's Welfare Council

St. Mary's Welfare Council enter tained a large number of people at the whist party and social held in Knights of Columbus hall on Monday evening. The rooms were attractively decor ated for the occasion, these being of green in keeping with St. Patrick s Day, the shamrock having a conspicu- ous place in the design carried out.
 Twenty tables were in play and when the season of cards was over, an entertainment program was presented as follows: Piano solos. Miss Dorothy Keefe; violin solos, Miss Eleanor Irv- ing; vocal solos, Miss Katrina Thayer and Thomas Howarth.
 Afterward lunch was served.
 Mrs. Armand Lizctte was chairman of the committee on arrangements and associated with her were Miss Ar line Leelair and Miss Anne Hogan.
Putnam patriot., 1924-03-21
GOLF CLUB MEMBERS
 NAME NEW OFFICERS
Ma jor Wheelock Is Chosen to
 Serve as President
Booth. Professional, Returns Soon
 To Rush Work on Fifth Hole

Major Silas Nj. Wheelock was elect cd president of the Putnam Country Club at the annual meeting Tuesday night in the Chamber of Commerca rooms. Besides the election Of officers little other business was transacted The report of the treasurer, proving to be of q gratifying character, was read and approved.
 IL was reported that Clarence H. Booth. who was retained last fall Co act as club professional for another season. will arrive in Putnam about the first of next month, to take up his duties. Just as soon as possible work will be resumed on the development of the new fifth hole. It is hoped that 1t will be finished and in use by July first The club has larger and more active membership list now than il has ever possessed. owns it's own property and is looking forward to the most successful season in it's his tory.
 Besides the election of Major Vince lock as president, the meeting elected the following officers; Vice president, Charles E. Dean; second vice presi- dent. William K. Liteh of DanielsOn ; treasurer. Guy l.. Baker; secretary. William F.. Hughes; governors, three years, Judge F. r. Russell. George s. Bradley and W F Rafferty; governor for two years. Thomas II. deCoudres.
Putnam patriot., 1924-03-21
SUPERIOR COURT MEETS
Judge Hinman Grants Two Dixorees
 -Postpones Third Case

At today's session of the superior court, Judge George E. Hinman eon- sidered three uneontested divorce cases.
 He granted a decree on the grounds of desertion to John l.. Georg 3uiakos of Danielson. He also granted de cree to Michael Zbyr of Dayville.
 The suit brought by Elsie Bibeault Fletcher against Elton Fletcher was not heard. This was originally a con tested action because Attorney Arehi- bald Macdonald, Jr.. had entered an appearance for the defendant, but lat CT withdrew. Judge Hinman decided that circumstances surrounding the case made it necessary for postpone ment of consideration of the evidence. until the ninety days period required by law had elapsed.
Putnam patriot., 1924-03-21
FARMERS MEET
windham County Dsirymen Attend
 Pure Bred Bull Conferences

Meetings in the whirlwind Pure Bred Bull campaign, now under way under the auspices of the Windham County Farmers Association, were held this week in Woodstock on Tues day. Pomfret on Wednesday, and Plainfeld and Windham yesterday.
 All of the meetings were largely at tended, disclosing that there is keen interest among the farmers in this project of heading herds of dairy cat tic with pure bred sires. Attendance at the meetings was as follows: Wood stock, 53; Pomfret, 1T; Plainheld, 40, and Windham, 36.
 Experts on dairy cattle, represent ing all of the dairymen's national or eanizations, were the following:
 Harry l.. Piper. N. E. M. r. A., Boston; Mir. Th0rne, Bridgeport; K. II. Holden, A. c. C. C., Peterboro, N. H.; II. B. Stephenson, A. T. C. C., N. Y. City; R. B. Percy, l.. improvement Co.,, Worcester, Mass; A. R. Merrill, Dairy Specialist. Storrs; Nj s: Pea body, Holstein Assn, Springfield; F.. L. Davis, County Agent, Putnam.
Putnam patriot., 1924-03-21
.S475,OOO Bid For Manhassef
 Property Likely To PreuaH
PARCEL BY PARCEL OFFERS STILL BELOW PRICE WILL LIAM CHERRY AND OTHER STOCKHOLDERS
 ARE WILLING TO PAY
Cherry Interests Hope Buy and Operate M-Satement
 Receivers Expected Today

No bidders having appeared to make their offers for the buildings. without their contents. of the ManhaSset Mfg. Co. there was every evidence at press time today to believe that the offer of William Muir ct all, received on the first day of the public auction on Tuesday. amounting to S475,000 for the property as a whole. will eclipse the total offers received by the parcel hy parcel auction. If this situation ex- ists at the end of the sale this after noon. the receivers of the company, Messrs. ]. B. Strongman and X. C. Townsend. may recommend to the Su- perior court the acceptance Of the S475. 900 bid and the confirmation of the sale to the interests represented by Mir. Muir.
 James II. Hurley. auetioneer for the firm of c. l.. and H. J. Gross of Pro videnee, who has done all She tenta- tive selling. was engaged today in oif- ering at auction the sixty-tive tene- ment houses and building lots, own ed by the Manhasset Co. The bids received for the tenement houses were extremely low, considering their re- placement value.
 The receivers stated this forenoon that they intended. before leaving for Providence this afternoon. to make decision on which method of sale, by parcels or by unit, was for the best interests of the creditors and stockholders of the company, and therefore which they would recon mend for confirmation by the superior court
 William Cherry Interested
 William Muir of Providence was the individual who offered $475.000 for
Putnam patriot., 1924-03-21
KILLS STRIPED ADDER
Harbinger of Spring is Captured by
 W. ]. Latham

The ground hog was right when he peeped out Candlemas Day and saw his shadow, turned right around to his hole for six more weeks of winter. The six weeks were up Saturday with two feet of snow on Phoenixville's hills and daleg. No mention was made of the ground hog but a harbinger or spring in the shape of a striped adder thirty inches long gave Wilfred J. La tham the surprise of his life Saturday while employed on the Amasa Trow- bridge let cutting logs. Latham killed the reptile with four foot stick. The boys at the village store when Latham told his story were inclined to doubt it until he showed the dead snake.
Putnam patriot., 1924-03-21
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PLAN FOR CONVENTION
Local French Societies Name Com
 mittees For Event in June

The local federation of the Franco American Societies of Putnam is mak- ing arrangements for the convention of all the societies of Connecticut to be held in Putnam June 2 and 3. As Putnam has not the accommodation and advantages of larger city it will mean additional work for the mem brrs of the committees to attempt to make tke delegates and invited guests welcome. There is q large pro- gram for the reception of the guests planned which will be announced Int CT. Up to date the following commit tees have been elected: Banquet com mittee, Mayor Victor Chapdelaine. and Messrs. Alex Gilman, Charles Maheu, Frank Cordier and Mrs. Eu- gene Boucher; hotel committee, Messrs. A. A. Brodeur and G. T. La- marche; dining committed, Messrs- Aiphonse Boursier, Adelard Marion, Alphonse Lussier, Henri Duff. Mrs Joseph Lapalme, David Beausoleil. Fred Gilman, A. Jolly, A. Knoll, k. Maheu and Misses Emma Robillard and Louise Emond; music and parade committed. Messrs. Napoleon Jette. A. A. Brodeur, Dr. G. T. Lamarche. Joseph Perreault and Mrs. F. Gilman and Mrs A. St. George; concert com mittee, M A. Rayno, and Mrs. A. St. George and Mrs. F.. Durocher, pro- gram committee. Napoleon Jette and Frank Cordier
Putnam patriot., 1924-03-21
MASONS PLAY HOST
 AT PARTY TONIGHT
Iocal Fraternal Men to Enter
 tain Wives and Friends
eopeer,, Ball and Supper on Program
 Beautiful Decorations

A, event that has been awaited with -i.asant anticipation by large num- sar of local people, is the concert, ball o.4 snnper scheduled for this evening q. Red Mems and Odd Fellows halls ',,ser the auspices of Quinebaug Isgge 4. F. and A. NJ. Attendance is restricted to 300 people, and the dis .,ihntion of the much sought after tickets was confined to Masons, who W-ill have as their guests this evening .hair wives or women relatives.
 II is the first social event of just this .bsracter that the local Masens have sponsored in many years, and that 1t will be highly enjoyable and success fal is forecasted by the excellent pro eram that has been arranged by the committee in charge, which comprises N F. Moss, chairman; A. W. Marcy, T9eius P. Merriam, C. F. Richardson and Thomas Bell. Edward Scott Duf- fey. worshipful master of the lodge, Is an ex-officio member of the committee.
 Secure Hartford Orchestra
 Van Maadyk and his celebrated or chestra from Hartford have been se- cured for the evening. and from to the musicians will give concert. The program will include the following nsmbers: March, Stars and Stripes Forever" Sousa waltz, Tout Paris, Waldteufel: Moonlight Kisses from Greenwich Village Follies, Conrad; eHaytime.n Romberg; Silver Nymphs," Helms; excerpts from "Blos. som Time.
 Following the concert, dancing will h. commenced, and will continue until o'clock. At about II o'clock there will be an extended intermission.
 During this period, everyone will adjourn to Red Mems hall. just across inc corridor from Odd Fellows hall. and where supper will be served. Here tables will be spread. each to accom- modate four people. The tables will be adorned with cut flowers and shad- cd lamps: the hall will be decorated with crepe paper. with floor lamps here and there adding their effective touch 10 the attractive scene.
 Electric illumination
 Al one end of the hall will be an electrically illuminated replica of the insignia of the Eastern Star, whose members will be responsible for the supper. the menu for which will in- clnde chicken salad. sandwiches, ice cream cake and coffee.
 Odd Fellows, hall will also be hand somely adorned for the evening, the decorations consisting of streamers of roiored electric lights, an electrically illuminated Masonic emblem. and floor lamps will lend their grace and beauty. The orchestra will be stationed in one corner of the hall and will be almost screened from v.ew by potted plants and palms.
 w. E. Moss will be floor director, and his aides will be Ralph E. Thurs- ton, Thomas Bell and John H. Moss.
 Mrs. Ida G. Kennedy of New Rochelle, N. Y, formerly of this city, is visiting here for a few days.
Putnam patriot., 1924-03-21
ENGAGEMENT ANNOUNCED

Announcement was made this week in a Meriden paper by Mir. and Mrs. H. Wales Lines of the engagement and approaching marriage of their granddaughter. Miss Amy Langdon Peck to David Hobart Yale.
 Miss Peck is the cooking teacher in the Home Economies Department of the Trade school, and is graduate of Connecticut College for Women. Both Miss Peek and MT. Yale are very well known among the younger set of Meriden, where they will make their home
Putnam patriot., 1924-03-21
HOPING MIR. COZAD
 WILL RECONSIDER
Congregationalists Surprised by Resignation of Their
 Pastor
Declines to Make Statement Outlin-
 ing Reasons For Retirement,


 Sincere regret and surprise were mingled in the minds of his many friends in Putnam and vicinity. especi- ally among those to whom he has mustered these past fourteen months. when 1t became known Tuesday that Rev. Simeon F. Cozad had rendered his resignation as pastor of the Sec ond Congregational church The let ter conveying this message was receiv- ed on Tuesday by C. D. Sharpe. clerk of the church and was as follows Sincerely believeing that it will be for the welfare of the church. here by tender my resignation to take effect July 1, 1924"
 Makes No Further Statement
 Rev. NJ 6ozad has declined to make any statement for qualification, upon his resignation or the reasons that prompted his decision to ask for his release from his duties with the local church. He has not received any call to any other church. he said and added that his immediate plans are indefinite
 During his comparatively brief pastorate Mir. Cozad has infected new life and vigor into the church and has given it a renewed place in the life and activities of the community. Church organizations have been given q new lease on life and new societies. especially for the young people. have been started.
 Introduces Movies
 Perhaps his most recent innova- ton and one which was entered up- on with the approval of the church officers, was the installation of a nov ing picture machine, booth, screen and other equipment. With this outfit the Church has held. for quite a num- Der of weeks. what is known as nov ing picture service on Sunday eve nines. They have attracted large numbers of people and have been greatly enjoyed.
 That MT. Cozad will reconsider his resignation is the hope of large number of his parishioners and his many friends not identified with the church who have learned to regard him highly.
 No meeting of the church or ec- eiesiastieal society has been called as yet to consider and act upon Mir. Cozad's resignation.
Putnam patriot., 1924-03-21
THE WEATHER

So this is Springl
 Threatening cloudiness and mod crate temperature came with the first day of Spring. which, accord ing to the weather man, officially arrived at i:20 o'clock yesterday afternoon. Uncle Sam's forecast CT at New Haven informs The Pa triot thet the prevailing cloudiness is to give way to snow and prob ably rain. lie says there will be no change in temperature and pre- diets north to east winds.
Putnam patriot., 1924-03-21
HERBERT SMITH IMPROVED

Herbert J. Smith. who has been gravely i'll for about three weeks at his home on Sunnyside Heights was reported as improved today, but still dangerously i'll. He no longer suf- fers from pneumonia, that condition having been cleared up.
Putnam patriot., 1924-03-21

The many friends of Mrs. Gilbert Johnson, nee Edna Tourtellotte, who has been ill at the home of her mother Mrs Ada Tourtellotte, South Main street. the past seven weeks, will be pleased to know that she has recover ed sufficiently to be out again.
Putnam patriot., 1924-03-21
pi..rie. Deputy E. W. MaII.a and

DhtFtcf DNPuty Ls VI "us1H "f1u District Warden Ed Keane called on State Advocate J. J. Collins of New London, Thursday afternoon on offi- cial business concerning the K. of C.
Putnam patriot., 1924-03-21

William E. Wheaton was in New York on Monday.
Putnam patriot., 1924-03-21

Mrs. Ida G. Kennedy of New Rochelle, N. Y, formerly of this city, is visiting here for few days.
Payette enterprise., 1924-11-06
GRANGE NEWS

Payette Grange will meet In the
hall over the Equity store next Tues
day evening" November IL, and Pay
cite county Pomona Grange meets at
the same place on Saturday, Novem-
Der 18th. The afternoon session of
the Pomona Grange will be an open
meeting and all who are interested
are cordially invited to attend.
There will be comprehensive dis
cussion of the Federal Reserve sys-
TEN. If you have anything to say
for or against the system, come and
say it. ''In Multitude of Counsel
There is Safety Let's be sure we
are right and then ge ahead The
Federal. Reserve System is charged
by practically the entire body Of
farmers with wiltully, feloneously
and with malice afore thought, de-
flating the farmers business.
Come on let's reason together and
if it is the dragon we thing it is,
let's kill it.
D. w. AINEY, Lecturer.
Payette enterprise., 1924-11-06
REPORT
FOR THE YEAR 1924

BOISE, Idaho-A summary OF IN
yestigational work undertaken by
the Idaho Memorial Association, in
tended primarily to yield an errorless
list of the Idaho soldiers and sailors
who gave their lives in the Spanish
American and World wars indicates
that out of the 20,9S6 Idaho men
enlisting in the World war, 761 gave
their lives. This list of names, to-
gether with the hero dead OF the
Spanish war, will be enshrined In the
"Hall Of Memories" of the ldaho
war memorial, to be erected on the
campus of the University of Idaho
from funds secured. in a statewide
subscription campaign to start Ar
mistice day.
The fatality average for the en-
tire nation during the world war IS
estimated at two men out OF every
hundred or two percent, or equal to
that of the European nations partici-
pating in the world war. Idaho's
hero dead of the world war are 81
percent of the total number enlist
ing.
The tabulation for counties, listed
according to the number making the
supreme sacrifice, is as follows:
Payette enterprise., 1924-11-06

beyond redemption; no boys haplts
! are so fired that change in aim ana
achievement cannot be brought
about.
Some day, perhaps, every father
NAV learn that his truest mission lies
in giving to the boy inspiration and
stimulus for right living and for the
formation of true character; some
day. perhaps, every boy may learn
that no success, that no achievement,
can be compared in worth to true
character.
When that day comes, there Will
be few or no delinquency problems;
when that day comes, pessimlsm VIII
give way to optimism; when that day
comes, the parents heaviest burden
will disappear; when that day comes
there will be no delinquent child.
Suppose we Dads" quit passing
the buck" to mother, the schools,
the church or any other agency, and,
like the men that we ought to be,
assume the responsibilities That
rightfully belong to us, not forget
ting that the best way to train boy
in the right way is to go that way
yourself.
Idealism, is it? Maybe so, but not
impossible of realization if.
Payette enterprise., 1924-11-06
TABERT CASE IS
BASIS FOR NEW
LEGION PICTURE
American Legion Portrayed as Strong
Factor for Law and Order, HUI
manity and Righteousness
Love Story interviewer
for Audience Appeal.

Based upon the sensational Tabert
case, the facts of which were recited
at great length in the daily press,
"The Whipping Boss heralded as
/ "the most unusual photoplay ever
I produced" is arousing public opin-
ion throughout the United States
against barbarous penal systems.
"The Whipping Boss" will be ex-
/ hibited for the first time in Paye tie
! at the Emma theatre, November 10,
and IL. 1t will be presented by
John Webster Rhoads Post of the
American Legion.
! Although based upon a harsh
! theme, the producer of the film has
made an acceptable audience picture.
The film is crowded with action and
IS tense but not harassing. To re-
iieye the story's tenseness somewhat,
Z love theme has been woven into the
scenario The cast is headed by such
stars as Lloyd Hughes, Barbara Bed
-ord, Eddie Phillips and Lydia Knott.
1t will be recalled that the Ameri-
can Legion played an important part
in the investigation into Tabert's
death. The Legion Post at Lang
don, N. D., cooperating with the
Commercial club of that city, col
lected funds for the investigation.
Martin Tabert was the son of a.
rancher residing near Langdon. Like
many other boys, young Tabert
heard the call of the open road and
made his way South. On his way
northward again he was arrested for
stealing ride on a freight train.
Within few hours he had been con-
yicted of vagrancy and fined $500
with the alternative of ninety days
in prison. Indeed, young Tabert had
gone into a lumber camp where
prisoners slaved under a whipping
boss. For two months the boy work
ed on, although his mother had for
warded $25.00 to the sheriff so that
her son might be released.
One day when his feet were COW
cred with sores he asked the whip
ping boss for larger shoes. The next
instant the whipping bos was upon
him. Testimony of eye witnesses
paced the number of lashes between
forty and one hundred
Three days later Martin Tabert
died
Forty-seven days after The Ameri- |
can Legion and other organizations
began investigation, the convict Ieas-
ing system was abolished in Florida. |
fheI tfslSeSas forbidden by law. the
sheriff was arrested, and the Judge
who sentenced Tabert was ousted |
The climax of the investigation was
the conyicting of the whipping boss,
VINO was found guilty of manslaugh-
Ter, and sentenced to serve twenty
years in prison
Admission-2Oc and 4Oc.
Payette enterprise., 1924-11-06
BAPTIST CHURCH NOTES

Bible school meets at 1000 a. m
F. G. Stanton is superintendent
There is class here for you.
Junior and Senior B. Y. P. U
meets at $50 p. m. Both are lively
services and you will enjoy them.
Morning worship at 11:00. The
pastor will bring the message from
the theme, "Tho'ts from the Trans.
figuration" A message for the dis
couraged.
Evening preaching service at 1880
Fine singing led by Brother Allen
followed by sermon on "The Mar
Who Thought God Was Short.
sighted Come and guess as to his
identity. You will enjoy this SER
vice.
Midweek prayer service on We'd
nesday evening at 1880. We are
studying the words of Jesus. Bring
your bible with you. Choir practice
Following the prayer service.
The Ladies' Aid will meet Thurs
DAY afternoon OF next week at the
nome OF Mrs. Blair on North 7tb
Street. All ladies of the church and
congregation are urged to be pres
ent. Pie'7