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Putnam patriot., 1924-12-12
CHARLES B. COX
 DIED IN HOTEL
Body of East Woodstock Man Found By Landlords Wife
 Wednesday
Death Due to Natural Causes.-Was
 66 Years Old

Charles B. Cox. for many years a resident of East Woodstock, was found dead in his room at the Park Central Hotel. Willimantie, Wednesday morn- ing. He was 66 years old. Death, ac- eording to the finding of the medical examiner, Dr. Louis l. Mason. was due to cerebral embollism.
 The discovery that MT. Cox was dead was made by the wife of the hotel proprietor at 7.30 o'clock Wed nesday morning.
 Mir. Cox was taken III Sunday, but went to his employment Monday. His condition was such that he was forced to stop work and return to the hotel about 10 o'clock the same morning. He was thereafter confined to his room.
 Mir. Cox appeared to be feeling fair ly well Tuesday evening. He did not appear in the morning and the land lords wife went to his room and found him dead The authorities were immediately notified
 Mir. Cox was q contractor and build CT. He had worked in Stafford Springs for couple of years, and went to Willimantic last September. He was born May s. 1858. in Port Washington, L. l.. son of Abram and Carolina fHurtis) Cox. He was well known in Woodstock and had often been one of the judges of horse racing al the Woodstock Fair.
 Mir. Cox leaves wife and eight children: Harold w. Mrs. Ellen Lou Hubbard, Charles R., Mrs. Florence W. Chapman of Hartford, Dorothy ", Theodore B., Maxwell and Emma Caroline.
 The funeral was this Friday after noon from the home in East Wood stock, and was private.
Putnam patriot., 1924-12-12
CHAS. MUNROE
 BADLY HURT
Veteran so Years Old Hit By Auto While Going For
 Water
In Critical Condition al Day kimh.lI
 Hospital

Charles Munroe. so years old, a vet eran of the Civil War. and for many years a resident of Harrisville in the town of Woodstock. and a workman in Putnam. IS at the Day kimhall Hos pltal in Il critical condition as the re- suit of being hit hy an automobile, Wednesday evening while he was on the way Ca q spring to get a pail of water. Mir Munroe's right leg is fractured and he remained unconscious for many hours. Due to his advanced years his condition Is considered alarming.
 Mir. Munroe left his home about 7.30 Wednesday evening to replenish the domestic water supply from q spring on the north side of the road, IL was bright moonlight As he was crossing the road an automobile driv. en by Charles F. Sheldon of East Woodstock. with whom was Miss Olive Johnson of the same village. came to- ward Putnam. The fender or mud guard struck Mr Munroe in the leg and he fell against the machine and then to the road.
 The injured man was taken into the automobile and brought to a doctor s efiiee in Putnam and then taken to the hospital
 According to the driver of the car he saw Mir. Mnnroe and blew his horn. assuming that Mir Mnnroe would stop. Mir. Munroe kept on and the driver tried to go around him. but 1t was too late to avoid hitting him.
 Mir. Munroe. although eighty years of age, is well preserved man and worked every day at the ratem Han dle factory. He worked Wednesday as usual. lie was member Of the b5th Massachusetts Regiment in the Civil War. and for years was member Of 4. c. Warner Post. C. A. R.. of Put nam. and acted as color bearer.
Putnam patriot., 1924-12-12

cars full of passengers. Tho s3v0N of motor vehicles co reduced tra1As eA the railroad that the company soUoA4 a way to curtail expense by relisvin0 a train that was not paying sxpsuooA lt Is expected that the .asalsne boo will solve the problem, although tt to in an experimental stage. The sinG1a car served the purpose on its ruae Thursday and again this Friday, an4 ~as able to accommodate all passsn- gers.
 If the bus Is capable of filling traS- hc requirements. which seems prob able, it will be continued until further notice. In appearance the vehicle re- semhles both trolley ear and an overland bus. fitted with hanged wheels to roll on track. It Is gcared for high speed and equals the ruA- ming time of the steam train it sup- plants. The introduction of the gaso- lene ear Is an innovation on the New Haven system in this part of the state, and is still in the experimental stage.
Putnam patriot., 1924-12-12
SALVATION ARMY
 KETTLE BOlS
Drop In a Dollar.-Stir It With Silver.--Don't Pass by on
 the Other Side
The Harder it Bails the More Cksss
 Twill Bring

Down on Front street every after. noon until the day before Christmaa you will hear the tinkle of little bell. Looking in that direction you will sec red iron kettle hanging by . chain from a tripod The bell is being rung hy Captain Cashman of the Salvation Army or one of his corps. The little bell k call to dinner. but before the dinner K served the kettle must boil and boil hard. To keep it boiling is the puhlic's part in the meal. in fact the many meals that it is hoped the kettle will produce. To keep the ket~ tic boiling one may drop in dollar bill. If this seems teo much, a bit of silver will give new life to the inside of the swinging pot. But everyone can add hla mite. however small. Many mites will mean many baskets of wholesome food. and many baskets will mean many | needy poor family will enjoy d Christmas dinner.
 On account of the way the milis have been running and the people out of work, the Salvation Army will have wider field to cover than la some years. While there k little actual suf- fering from lack of food and clothing. there are families that are close to the border line of destitution.
 The Salvation Army is in touch with these cases. and all will be pSovid. ed for. It takes considerable amount of money to provide the number of baskets necessary. but it would bs unfortunate if sufficient funds are not contributed 50 that there will bs baskets for all.
 The Tuesday following ChristmAs the children will be given tree which will be laden with presents, candy fruit. etc. No children are denied this treat. All are welcome. This Is an. other of the Army's Christmas philsn. l shropies Both are worthy and de. ...,.,s.. .s.naraasa sttnnart
Putnam patriot., 1924-12-12
THANKS FOR
 THANK OFFERINGS

The Thanksgiving donations commit tee of the Day kimball Hospital wish Co publicly acknowledge the following $50; II K. H. Silk Co.,. S25; Conneeti- cut Mills. Danielson. S25; Goodyear Company. Goodyear, S25; Attawaugan Company. SIS; Miss Susan Young, Danielson, S25; Christ Church, Pom fret, St6.74; Bible Class. NJ. E. church. Attawaugan, SIS; St. Philips church, SS1s. The committee also ex- tends thanks to F. C. Rogers for the use of the room in the Putnam Inn block. and to all who aided them. Mrs. C. Russell Bowen. Mrs W F. Railer- ty. committee.
Putnam patriot., 1924-12-12
ELECTION TUESDAY

The special election for the choice of a United States Senator to succeed the late Senator Frank B. Brandegee will be held Tuesday, December 10th.
 The polls will be open in the Municipal building. Church street. from a. m. to ?. m.
 The nominees are: Republican, Hiram Bingham of New Haven: Democrat, Hamilton Holt of Woodstock.
Putnam patriot., 1924-12-12
TERMINATING PAsToRATE
 NO REFLECTION ON PASTOR

At meeting of the membership of the First Baptist church. Wednes- day evening. the following resolution wns passed Co be signed by the church committee and clerk and published in the local papers;
 Be it resolved That the Putnam Baptist church by vote declares that the recent action taken to terminate the pastorate of the pastor, Rev. John C. Stoddard. was not intended to. and the church believes. did not in ans way, reflect on his moral character any purported reports to the contrary notwithstanding.
 Because of the short time whicl has elapsed since the resolution wa passed t has been impossible up {, this time to get the signatures Of al who are to sign it.
Putnam patriot., 1924-12-12
FOURNIER ADMITS
 PART IN BREAKS
North Grosvenordale Man Now In Jail Awaiting Superior
 Court Trial
Located al Troy. N. r., Brought Back
 by State Policeman William,

Arthur Fournier of North Gros. venordale confessed to complieity with Henry Breault of Putnam in ten breaks in country stores in New Lon don and Windham counties when he was arraigned in the killingly town court at session Tn Danielson yes terday
 Earlier in the week Officer Williams of the nanielson state police barracks went to Troy. N. A, after receiving hended there. On Wednesday the off cer returned to Danielson with Four nier.
 In the town court where he was ar raigned on the specific charge of breaking into the Ballouville store. he confessed that he had been associated with Breault. who Is now at Brooklyn jail, in nine other burglaries. He was bound over to the next criminal session of the county superior court under bonds of $2.500. Being unable to secure q bondsman he was taken to jail. where. with Brcault. he will await q superior court hearing.
 Braault was arrested here by Put nam policemen about a month ago. and a subsequent search of his home on Lee street resulted in the discovery and seizure of miscellaneous assort- ment of goods with value of from Sl .500 to S2,000 These were taken to the state police headquarters where some of them have been claimed by storekeepers.
 Arraiened in Piainfrld justice court Breault was bound over and taken to jail since he was unable to raise the necessary bond The state police are confident of locating more stolen goods in investigations now un- der way. and further arrests may be made.
Putnam patriot., 1924-12-12
MECHANICSVILLE A. A. ISSUES
 CHALLENGE To AMATEUR TEAM

Through Manager Lester Herlihy, the Mechanicsville Athletic Associa- fion this week issues d challenge to all fast amateur teams in this section for four games this winter. The Me ebanicsville five prefers to play out of town. since 1t is difficult to get a sait- able floor for home games. lhey boast a lineup of fast players which they believe will prove as good as any hereabouts.
Putnam patriot., 1924-12-12
poMFRET HAS FOUR HOCKEY
 VETERANs.-ExPEcTS SUCCESS

Pomfret School is looking forward to successful hockey season this year. with four experienced players on the squad. These are Morrison. the captain. Thayer. F., Thayer, R., and Ripley. Other members of the squad are: Whitney. Wheeler, F.. Foster. F.. Carr, Sizer, Crawford, kevers. Hinsdale, Lasell. Martin. Gundry, Burnham, Snead. Morse and Libby. Practice on ice at temporary rink was held for over a week during the recent cold snap. The first game comes January 10 against Huntington at pomfret.
Putnam patriot., 1924-12-12
GETS THIRTY DAYS
Former Putnam Boxer Gives Good
 Account of Himself

Matthias Riendeau was sentenced to pay a fine of S5 and costs and to twenty days in jail by Judge Charles M. Perrin of North Woodstock, on Thursday Riendeaa and George Car tier, both of Putnam. were arranged on charges of intoxication. breach of the peace, and assault. Riendeau pleaded guilty. but the ease against Cartier was nolled.
 According to the police the two men had been on a hunting trip and had been drinking more or less When they arrived at South Woodstock they went Co the home of Theodore Lang lois and forced admission. Mrs Lang lois was alone. but her husband soon returned. The husband. former boxer. is said to have given good account of himself in a scuftle which followed.
Putnam patriot., 1924-12-12
BIRTHDAY PARTY

Miss Jennie Oblitz of Providence street entertained fifteen girl friends on Sunday at her home in honor of her seventeenth birthday. The girls ar rived at two o'clock and at once sat down to a luncheon consisting of fam ey ices. cakes. fruits. candy and cof fee. During the afternoon instru. mental music was furnished by the girls, also singing. Games were play ed Miss Oblitz received many benu- tlful gifts. Al a late hour the guests left. all having enjoyed themselves and with best wishes to the hostess.
Putnam patriot., 1924-12-12
COOLIDGE CLUB PLAYS WHIST
 ASKED TO SUPPORT BINGHAM

Miss Clara Larned, president of the Putnam Coolidge Club, stressed the necessity of voting the Republican ticket al the special election, Dee. i0. and in this manner support President Coolidge, at the whist party of the club last evening. Eleven tables of auction bridge and progressive plain whist were in play. after which re- treatments were served. Mlss Anna C. Levitt. chairman of the program committee, was in charge.
Putnam patriot., 1924-12-12
BAPTIST MINISTER
 ENGAGED TEMPORARILY

Rev. F. W. Lockwood has been en. gagged by the committee to temporarily i'll the Baptist pulpit on the termina. ton of tbe pastorate of Rev, John C stoddard which occurs the last of January.
 Mir. Lockwood has been supplying the Union Square Baptist church, samerville. Mass. since Sept. 2s on account of the illness of the pastor. He Ia no stranger here. as he has sup= piled the Baptist pulpit at many pre- vioQs times during the absence of the aaFt5F
Putnam patriot., 1924-12-12
PUTNAM TO HEAR HOLT
Democratic Senatorial Nominee Will Speak in Theatre Sunday Afternoon

Hamilton Holt. Democratic nom inee for United States Senator, will speak at the Bradley Theatre, Sun day afternoon at 2.80 o'clock. prior Co his departure for New Haven, where be IS te deliver an address in the eve ming. Mir Holt is an interesting speak CT. and everyone interested in the is- sues of the present senatorial cam paign, whether interested h the speakers candidacy or not. Is cordially invited to be present.
Putnam patriot., 1924-12-12
MORE CLAIMS BEING DENIED

Those who filed claims against the First National Bank for securities left for safe keeping are having their
 claim returned tO them as denied by the receiver. This Is SO even in the case where the claimant holds banks receipts for property left with the bank. In rejecting such claims the receiver states that he Is following out instructions from the Comptroller.
Putnam patriot., 1924-12-12
SLICK STRANGER
 GETS A FIVE SPOT
Asks to Use Telephone and Slips Hand In Lady's
 Purse
May Have Been Connected With
 Automobile Theft

A complaint has been made to the police that slick stranger operated in the city late last Thursday after noon and as the result of one opera ton got away with five dollar bill from lady's purse. There Is some reason to believe that the man may have been one of the trio of men who were seen to step from Dr. s. B. Over locks automobile. stolen in Putnam and found in Lawrence, Mass.
 Posed as Salesman
 The well dressed stranger entered the store of Blanehette < Brodeur. He carried new hand bag and gave the impression of being a travelling salesman. When he set his bag down the young lady alone in the store mo- tieed that it crumpled up as though t was empty but did not give this much consideration at the time.
 The man first asked for the mana ger. Being told that he was out he asked if he might use the telephone. The request was granted and he stepped into the little office occupied by the bookkeeper and she stepped outside. After thumbing the tele- phone book for a few minutes the man was heard to mutter something about changing his mind and decid- ing to call up from somewhere else. He came out of the office. picked up his bag and departed.
 Money Missing
 Some time afterward the young lady found that the five dollar bill was missing from her purse The purse was lying near the telephone book and the stranger had plenty of opportunity to help himself while the young lady WAS outside. There was five dollar bill and some change in the purse. the bill had disappeared the change remaining.
Putnam patriot., 1924-12-12
DEMOCRATIC WoMEN's CLUB
 WHIST NEXT FRIDAY NIGHT

The Democratic Women's Club will hold whist next Friday evening. Dec 18th, at s o'clock in St. Johns Hall. The public Is cordially invited The first prize for women will be q bag of bread flour; first prize for men, a live rooster. The second prize for women, a live hen; second prize for men, silk hoisery
Putnam patriot., 1924-12-12
RED CROSS MEETING

The postponed annual meeting and election of officers of the Putnam Chapter. American Red Cross. will be held in the Rcd Crogs room on Front street Monday evening, Dec. i5, at s ''' EDITH C. BOWEN. see'y.
Putnam patriot., 1924-12-12
ST. PHILIPS GUILD HAS
 I5o AT CHICKEN SUPPER

Over 150 people were present d the chigken supper given Wednesday evening by St. Philips guild at that church. A sale of fancy articles which preceded the supper was very suecesA- ful. Mrs. William Richardson was in charge of the affair. Mrs. Warren W. Averill was chairman of the ticket and advertising committee, Mrs. r.. II. Burt in charge of the dining room. and Mrs. A. V. Frost chairman of the sale committee.
Putnam patriot., 1924-12-12
CHRISTMAS NUMBER

Next week is The Patriots am nual Christmas number
 A Trade tn Putnam" campaign is on. This issue will demon strate that anything you need can be bought from reliable dealers in the city.
 To advertisers account of a large paper and many advertise mentx may We ask you te have copy ready early to insure good service. which requires time in careful preparation.
Putnam patriot., 1924-12-12

tion of Mir. smith to the position was determined upon. Mir. Danielson was elected vice president of the bank.
 Mir. Smith has been at the bank for the past two weeks familiarizing him self with it's affairs. and many people and patrons of the bank have met him personally. He is a man of dignitied and pleasing personality, and man approachable and courteous, and since he came here two weeks ago has made most favorable impression on those who have made his acquaintance.
 As banker Mir. smith Is man of wide experience, although in the early middle age of life. He was born in Natiek. Mass, on August 1. ls77, so is but i7 years old
 Begins Banking
 Mr. Smith attended the public schools of Natiek, and after graina. ton decided upon a business career. He therefore finished his education at the Bryant < Stfatton Business Col Iege. Bosten. Following his gradua- tien from the school of business he be- came messenger Of the First National Bank of West Newton, Mass. where his rise was steady. and, during his seven years with this institution he worked in every department of the bank, getting a complete knowledge Of the banking business in it's varied branches.
 Al the end of the seven years period Mir. Smith resigned his position to ac- cept a position in the check teller de- paftment of the First National Bank of Boston. where he remained two years. resigning to accept the position of cashier of the Hyde Park National Bank of Hyde Park, Mass, organized in 1905.
 Stays With New Company
 In 1916 the Hyde Park National Bank was changed to the Hyde Park Trust Company. and Mir. Smith was chosen treasurer of the new company Tn 1921 the Trust Company was pur- chased by the International Trust Company of Boston, and in 1923 the Trust Company was absorbed by the First National Bank of Boston, and Mir. Smith was elected manager of the Hyde Park branch.
 Before choosing q cashier for the Citizens National Bank q thorough in- vestigation of a number of applicants was made Mir. Smith was emphat- ically endorsed by the officers of the bank in which he was employed, and by leading banking men of Boston and other places.
 Mr. Smith is married and has one daughter 23 years of age. The daugh- ter is graduate Of Simmons College, Boston, and is a technician in the lab ratory of the Massachusetts State Health Department at Harvard Med ical School Mrs. Smith will join her husband here as soon as they find a suitable home.
 Mir. Danielson. who retires after serving as cashier since the bank opened. merits the highest commenda- ton from the officers of the bank and the general public. He has filled the position most creditably and has been most courteous and considerate of those having dealings with the bank.
Putnam patriot., 1924-12-12
READY RED CROSS
 ROLL CALL DRIVE

Workers for the Red Gross are to make a house so house canvass in the annual membership drive. Mrs. w. ]. Bartlett has been appointed chair man of the committee and would bs pleased to enroll volunteers in the important work.
Putnam patriot., 1924-12-12
NATIONAL BANK
 ELECTS CASHIER
Arthur E. Smith, Hyde Park Mass. Assumed New Duties
 Thursday
MT. Dsnielsen's Services Appreciated by Ofieers and Public

At a meeting of the board of di- rectors of the Citizens National Bank, Thursday afternoon. Arthur E. Smith of Hyde Park. Mass, was elected cashier of the bank. Mir. Smith sue ceeds Whitman Danielson, who accept cd the position temporarily until the directors should decide upon per- manent cashier. Mir. nanielson pre- sented his resignation when the cleo
Putnam patriot., 1924-12-12
woMAN's BOARD
 MEETS WEDNESDAY

The Woman's Board of the Day kimball Hospital will meet Nednes- day afternoon, Dee. IT, in the Cham ber Of Commerce rooms. at 5 o'clock. Executive board meeting al 2.30 O. clock
Putnam patriot., 1924-12-12

Harold Kelly. of tn. Rhode is. land Hospital and Trust Company. who has been assisting at the Citixens National Bank. finished his work there Saturday.
Putnam patriot., 1924-12-12
 ACCIDENT TO BABY AT
 WEST THOMPS SON

Helen. the five months old bSby oi Mir. and Mrs. Herbert Smith of West Thompson. fell from q high chair and struck her forehead on tho edge Of the table. 4 cut resulted and the doctor was immediately summoned. it took two stitches to close the cut.
Putnam patriot., 1924-12-12

Hyde G. Smith entertained rela- tives from Worcester on Saturday.
Putnam patriot., 1924-12-12

pr. A. If. Strsh.n spent Wednesday in Boston.
The L'Anse sentinel., 1924-03-07
He Had 70 Gn-

President Lowell, Of Harvard uni.
versity, returning from Europe. was
subjected 20 vexatlous delay at the
cunard dock at New York, when long.
shoremen refused 60 work during their
supper hour. 5 to @ p. m, unless
granted overtime.
Doctor Lowell. among the frst Of
the go passengers 10 step ashore,
when advised Of the situation, locked
one Of his trunks and dragged IL well
across the freight shed. A few min
utes later he sought out customs
inspector with the question:
Where will I find my baggager
whats your nameT' asked the In
spector.
Lowell"
Then go TO Il for your baggage" |"
came the reply.
smile overspread the college ex-
ecutlvs's face as he sauntered over TO
the section designated by a big black
IL"
The L'Anse sentinel., 1924-03-07
s.nuoia Grove 1hrsa,sned.

Though congress adjourned with
out passing the Barbour bIll the nom
lnal purpose Of which Is 10 add a
large amount Of land 10 the Sequola
National park In California and to
change It's name 10 ROoseveltSequoia
National park-both proposals likely
10 win popular favor-the friends of
the national parks still are afraid
that sooner or later the real objects
sought by the interests behind this
blu viii be attained.
They hope 10 prevent this by In
forming as many people as possible
Inst what those objects are. For the
bin, though much increasing the size
~ the park, does 50 by the addition OF
land which consists entI-ely Of rugged
mountains, practically without vegeta.
ton of any kind, while there is 10 be
removed from the park a tract much
smaller. indeed. but heavily forested
nnd containing not few splendid
sequOlas. those strange trees which
are survival of another age, grow
nowhere else except on one slope OF
the Californian mountains, and in all
probability are never TO be replaced
II once destroyed.