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Putnam patriot., 1924-02-29
Tomorrow Local Stores Will Once More Offer DOLLAR DAY BARGAINS
Exceptional
 Spring Supplies For Dollar

bargains which are offered for Dollar Day Put on the fact that the day will mark the opening
  the of splendid modern building
 
 Dollar entirely confined the then o ryo attraction In n attraction O Dollar
  aanda sde  of all all the and q thepar the thethi tha everbod wants and  Counype ake
Putnam patriot., 1924-02-29
LOCAL MILL GOING
 ON SHORTER HOURS
Putnam Mfg. Co. Shutting Down Friday Nights Here
 after
Gives Employees Saturday Morning.
 OH--As Looms Stopped

On Tuesday of this week employees of the Putnam Manufacturing Com pauy were notified that starting next Monday the company would operate on five day-a-week basis. and that in addition forty-eight of the looms in the min will hc stopped tomorrow un- til further notice The cut in operat- ing time will result ia the closing of the mill all day Saturday. commenc- ing next week. instead of being open for half the day
 This eurtailment. while not coming as a surprise. has nevertheless had effect on She employees, though many of them said they would welcome the extended week end holi- day
 The curtailmoul has been persistent ly reported and k brought about by the general dallness of the cotton tex tile market. l. is hoped that the situ- atian as it now exists will mol he long in improving se as to ward of fur- ther reduction uf operations
Putnam patriot., 1924-02-29
LEAP YEAR BRINGS
 BIRTHDAY TO TWO.
Herbert W. Bowen Today Cele- brates His Sixteenth Natal
 Day
Lois Bosworth, though Eight. Has Had
 But Two Birthdays

TbFfB daVs hah September.
 AprH June aHd Napcmber
 All fhe rest hape thirtH-oHe.
 Ereepf the seeeHd month atone.
 lphich hos 2S H fine,
 Til hap year giees t 20.
 Not only is 1924 Leap Year. but to- day is the 29th of February And at least two persons in this corner of the state are celebrating the first honest to-goodness birthday they have had in four years.
 Figuring that they have birthday every four years Herbert W. Bowen of Woodstock. former American con- sui at Nenzuela k lG years old today 7 In 1900 Mr Bowen was cheated out Of birthday. as February. that year, did not have the 29th day. He gained four years. How old is Mr Bowen2 Today is his 10th birthday
 Over in Eastford Miss Lois Bos- worth, daughter of MT and Mrs. Ben iamin Bosworth. is being congratulat- ed on attaining her second birthday. Lois is q miss of eight years, yet not withstanding this fact, today is her really-and- truly second birthday
Putnam patriot., 1924-02-29
STRIKERS LOSE JOBS
Putnam Men Dealt With Swiftly by
 Danielson Concern


 Twcuty-two strikers m the Con peetieut Mills at Danielsen. on the night shift, the majority of whom were Putnam men. went on strike this week when their demands for ten per cent increase in wages was re- fused. together with some additional requests having to do with working conditions. On Wednesday the twen- ty-two were paid their time in fufi and informed that their services were no longer required at any price. Their places were filled quickly and now they are out of jobs.
 The men were employed in the weaving and twisting departments, and their ill-advised strike cost them their jobs. Quite number of the men were former employees of the Manhasset Mfg. Co.,. Of this city. and were among those who went on strike last spring, thus adding to the trouble in which that concern found itself and hastening the day when it's ruin would be complete. The mill Is soon to he sold at auction. The men lost their regular employment by that strike. and now they have lost their jobs again by striking.
Putnam patriot., 1924-02-29
CLOSE THOMPSON SCHOOLS
Scarlet Fever Epidemic Leads to
 Precautionary Measure

Rather with view of safeguard. ing the health of the children of the town from disease, than of alarm concerning the several cases of scarlet fever reported, the school board of the town of Thompson voted to clase all the schools in town for a fortnight. All schools in town including the village gram mar schools and the Tourtellotte Memorial High school were closed Monday and will remain closed next week.
 There have been from fifteen to twenty cases reported, eight of which were among students at the high school. Sa far as known none of these cases have been of a serious nature. The school board at it's last meeting considered the question of shutting down the schools for a brief space of time. and decided that it was advisable as a precaution against further spread of the disease.
 Students in Thompson do not. however, get two weeks vacation without paying for 1t. The week just passed will serve as their EAS- ter vacation week. and it is prob able that few days will be added to the regular school year to make up for next weeks freedom.
Putnam patriot., 1924-02-29
OPERATORS NOT INJURED
Telephone Wire, Crossing High Ten
 sion Line, Causes Surge"

When tree was chopped down, at Thompson Tuesday forenoon, private telephone wire running be- tween Greenville and Millbury was snapped as the tree branches passed downward, and the wire fell across a high tension line of the Putnam Light & Power Company.
 The wires being so crossed caused what is termed a Surge" at the local telephone exchange lt appeared Co the operators that several people had taken down their receivers and want ed them. They plugged in and im- mediateiy heard tremendous erackl- ing and crashing sound. This was caused by induetance. induced by the telephone wire coming in contact with the high tension wire at Thompson. The operators were not harmed in the slightest.
 Inquiry at the telephone office elicit cd the information as stated, with the urther assertion that the stories about the operators having been injured and all that, was hoax.
Putnam patriot., 1924-02-29
PLAN ANNUAL DINNER
Fish and Game Club to Entertain
 John W Titeomb

John W. Titcomb, state superin tendent of the board of fisheries and game, has written to Dr. William Saretzki, secretary of the Eastern Connecticut Fish and Game Club, Co assure him that he will endeavor Go be present at the annual meeting ana banquet of the club at the Putnam Inn on the evening of March i3. MT. Titeomb further states that he will bring along several reels of film on subjects of interest to the members of the club, and arrangements will be made for their showing in local theatre.
 More than a hundred members are expected at this annual meeting. No trouble will be spared to make the turkey dinner especially tasty, and a fine evening is assured for all mem- bers of the club. which is the largest of its kind in this end of the county.
Putnam patriot., 1924-02-29
BRICKS FALL FROM BLOCK
Cause Flurrs of Excitement on Main
 Ssreet-No One Hurt

There was furry of excitement on Main street yesterday forenoon when bricks began to fan from the building situated al the corner of pomfret and Main streats, occupied in part by the Colt Boomer Company. Expansion and contraction. due to friFid weather in the night and the heat of the suns rays during the day. caused the bricks to fall from their places just above window on the second story.
 A. t happened, no one was pass ne the corner when the bricks fell to the sidewalk and therefore no one was injured. People were quick in roping off the corner Co prevent any accidents hx more bricks hurtling down
 During the day mason was put ( work replacing thc bricks and other wise strengthening the weakened spots.
Putnam patriot., 1924-02-29
MRS. wHEELocK HOSTESS

Mrs. Silas NJ. Wheelock entertained at her home at nah jong and bridge whist party Wednesday afternoon. The social function was for the benefit of the Elizabeth Porter Putnam Chap ter, D. A. R., and there were twenty three tables in play. The total sum realized was $43.40 To add to the enjoyment of the party refreshments were served. Mrs. S. F. Cozad and Mrs. C. D. Sharpe poured coffee, and Miss Mary Wheelock and Miss Ellen Wheelock assisted the hostess in serv- ing.
Putnam patriot., 1924-02-29
PLAN FOR SOCIAL
K. of (. Committee at Work on Ar.
 engagements For Ball

The Gargill Council K. of C. is planning for it's annual Easter Mon day ball. which this year will come on the twenty-frst of April The entertainment will be given in the New Music Hall, Livery street. Com mittees have been appointed to have in charge each detail which will go to making a big success of the affair. This year. ball will be the thirty y-first annual one. As usual the program will include a concert before dancing be- gins. Tarillo's orchestra of Hartford has been engaged to furnish music for the occasion.
Putnam patriot., 1924-02-29
REMARKABLE RECORD
Mrs. Martin. s3. Knits 70 Pairs of
 Mittens. Makes Quilts

Mrs. Fannie Martin. eiehty-three years old. who formerly lived in West Woodstock has done sur prising amount of work with he knitting needles, making garments for poor people recently. h seven months Mrs Martin turned out forty pairs of mittens, made af teen quilts and sent twenty bags of clothing 70 a mission station 'n Boston. Considering her age this is truly remarkable record of busy woman. Mir. and Nrz Martin were recently visitors with Mrs A mira Perry on School street
Putnam patriot., 1924-02-29
PUTNAM BOXER WINNER
Jerry Bernard Knocks Out Opponent
 in Scarcely Two Minutes

Jerry Bernard of Putnam gave $ good account of himself in last nights exhibition at the Danielson Casino. in hts preliminary bout with Johnny Murray of Rockville. Murray took the count after two minutes and twenty seconds of whirlwind boxing. Both are husky lads and both were former ly ia the navy. Their bout had more pep and excitement than the fans had anticipated for this kind of a prelim- mary.
Putnam patriot., 1924-02-29
CHECKER FANS IN BOSTON
William P. Warren Helps Ail-New
 England Team Win

William ?. Warren and Joseph Cor man of this city were entered Tn the | ashington Day checker tournament al Boston last Friday in which there was | special match of all New Eng land against Boston players. Both Mir German and Mir. Warren play ed on the All-New England team. Apparently Mir. Germans fame had proceeded him and he was placed in Glass B, in which some good Boston players, though not the very best are elassed. In this class he was beaten by his opponent Mir Warren was nut in Glass C. He won his match. Inasmuch as the All-New England team triumphed by the close score of sixty-nine to seventy, Mir. Warren of course maintains that 1t was his vic tory over his opponent that won for the team.
 Mir and Mrs. Walter F. Richards of Sanford, Me. are here on visit with Mrs. Richards mother, Mrs Agnes Devine. Chapman street.
Putnam patriot., 1924-02-29
THE WEATHER

How do you do? Isn't the weather lovely?" How many times have you heard that greet ing in the past forty-eight hours 7 And the weather man has served up such delightful weather that you were glad to add your com mendation, wasn't you? The Forecaster says that it's going to continue fair today, with not much change in temperature, and fresh northwest winds
Putnam patriot., 1924-02-29

Rev. Nathan B. Burton, pastor, was toastmaster. Included in the num- bers on the evenings program were the following Selection by male quartet: Small Beginnings, Miss Helen Taylor; Youthful Aspirations, ' Thomas Bell; Help Help! Mrs. Car rie B. Gaseoigne; Character Build ing" Daniel B. Gilbert; Where Are We Att" A. R. Saunders; Silver Toned Warblers." J. Herbert Marsh; ; selection by the choir; report by treas urer.
Putnam patriot., 1924-02-29
DANCE MONDAY NIGHT
Firemen's Annual Essnt to He Held
 in New Music Hall

The twenty.fourth annual hremen's bail will be the big social event of the will begin at o'clock with the con cert. and dancing will continue until after midnight. The event will he held in the New Music Hall on Livery street, and an extra large attendance is expected. Many visiting firemen from other cities will be among the number on hand Dr. H. w. Sharpe s twelve-piece orchestra mas been ea- gagged to furnish dance nsusic.
Putnam patriot., 1924-02-29

dev0tions Following this Rev. Ralph II. White of New Haven will give an address on Connecticut Court Con ditions." In this address Rev. Mr. White will probably refer to the lax ity or stfingeney in the courts and it's hearing on the enforcement and sue cess Of prohibition. The second speak CT will be Dr. Ernest " Claypool, who is superintendent of the working force f the Connecticut Anti-Saloon League. Dr. Claypool Is a forceful speaker, and his subject. What the Law Provides, will be interesting, After these two lectures there will be an opportunity for discussion of prohibition questions.
 About 1.30 o'clock the meeting will adjourn and open again at 7.l5 in the evening. Stereopticon pictures will be shown along with the lecture by Rev. Harry F.. Olcott of Hartford, on How Did We Get That Way Then will come Dr. Small's address.
 Dr.. Small Famous
 Dr. Sam Small is the most widely known advocate of civic righteousness in the United States. As lawyer he introduced Woodrow Wilson to the court in Atlanta, Ga, for admission to the bar; as a soldier, he was mustered out of the Confederate Army at the close of the Civil War; was chaplain on the staff of Leonard Wood in Cuba in the Spanish American War; as a newspaper man he was reporter correspondent, editor, founder Of two great papers; as a preacher he had as wide an evangelistie reputation m lssu as Billy Sunday had in i9l0i as lee turer he has spoken in more commun- ities than any other man in America excepting a candidate for President, He is full of logic, humor and fire.
 Since this is district institute there will undoubtedly be many in Putnam from out of town. as well as the hun- dreds of local people who will wish to attend the two meetings, especially the evening one.
Putnam patriot., 1924-02-29
Putnam Man Rents House
TO HOLD DAY OF PRAYER

The day of prayer for missions will be observed by the Missionary Societies of the Baptist, Congrega- tional and Methodist churches on Fri day, Mar. '. This year the meeting will be held at the Congregational church at ?. m. All ladies interest ed in missions are most cordially in vited to attend the meeting.
 Mrs. Fred Prince Is spending a few days in Milford, Mass.
Putnam patriot., 1924-02-29
IAIJNCH WELL BABY
 CLINIC NEXT WEEK
Evsryshing In Readiness For First Conference on We'd
 nesday
u.l5 Monthly Theresfter-Seores of
 children to Be Examined

0s next week Wednesday afternoon .6a rooms of the Chamber of Com srre and the Windham County Far .-.srsi Association will present as busy ssena as has been witnessed there in .nv months. Doctors and nurses .s.I ke lowering about, several local '.-se,ap wilt be on hand, and there will t. r,ofhers present with their babies, ssrrine in age from one month to six aH9rs- 5,va and activity is about. he may .=t and then he will find out that the -5srf m progress is the Well Baby Conference that is just getting under. way.
 Begin Work Wednesday
 Wednesday will mark the opening = +re conference that is sponsored by sHs gtate Department Of Health, Bu- za5u If Child Hygiene. IL has the sup sart af a large local committee, at the fss4 if which is Mrs Ernest c. Morse. This committee. with many others as zsztins. has made hnuse=to-hause canvass to register the names of ehil- 3Tsn eligible to attend the conference. H6ese children include all the young .fars from one month old to six years. Parents of these children will be asked ss briHg their offsprings to next We'd
 ,lav conference.
 And what is the conference for To saswer that question would take bit T,ere chan the space allotted for this 5rticle. But briefly stated it's purposes a.s as outlined below.
 Only We'll Babies Attend
 Hisa Well Baby Conference There fsre none but well babies will be l4a9eRt to the conference, \ child ssr He seemingly well. however. and s4t need surgical or medical attention. is fa determine these needs that the conference is held. Take for instance saenoids. t0nsils. eyesight, etc. The .Isetors will examine for defects in this #.reet5en aad will pay particular at Tsrtian ta the weight of the children, r, determine if they are under nour- f=hed ar ths reverse. The conferences sra heinz held all over the state and Have proven d boon to mothers and 55eir growing children This confer 9nce in Putnam should be equally val- Wable Co Putnam mothers and their
 
 children.
 All Doctors Cooperating
 All Of che doctors of Putnam are lending their support to the undertak- iag for they see the value of the con ference. They Will conduct the exam nations. and where they find the need Of special treatment for defects brought 10 Iiaht bv their examination. they Rli advise that the family doctor be consulted. The services of the doc tors is given free at the conferences. There is nc expense whatever Co the parents.
 Following Wednesdays first confer ence will come such gatherings on the first Wednesday of each month for an indefinite period. The conferences open at o'clock and continue until all children are examined
Putnam patriot., 1924-02-29
Mrs. Frank Provost |. reported a.

critically iii at her home here follow ing her return from Florida. She with her husband and son went to Florida with the hope of improving her health. but as no improvement was noted they returned Co Putnam this week
Putnam patriot., 1924-02-29
BOSTON MAN SPEAKS AT CHURCH BANQUET
Brings Inspiring Message to Methodists on Church Home
 Night
Local Parishinners Also Speak al
 Annual Largely Attended Event


 Rev James NJ. Gage. D.D., of Bos- toni was the guest and speaker at last evenins annual church home night held at the Methodist church He brought q message that was interest- ing and inspiring and his audience was grateful for his attending the af- fair
 The evenings program commenced with the serving of supper by a com- mittee of ladies of the church The menu included boiled ham, potato sal ad. relishes, iello and coffee.
Putnam patriot., 1924-02-29

A dinner was held on Thursday al the Hotel Garde in Hartford for the past matrons and patrons of the Eastern Star. A. K Metcalf and Mrs. George Tefft represented Jes- samine chapter this place.
Putnam patriot., 1924-02-29
INSANE MAN SEIZES
 BAYONET IN ATTACK
But Local Men Subdue Greek In South Woodstock
 House
Bert Johnson and Joseph Premiere Do
 the Capturing

Gaining access through a window, after they had been denied entrance by way of Che rear door, Constable Bert Johnson and Joseph Premiere. on Sunday afternoon, entered the house in South Woodstock. owned by John S Anderson. and after slight struggle. made captive of Constantine Mastrotas, a 3G year old Greek, who few days before had escaped with two other patients, from the State lnsanse Hospital at Worcester Tho dementea man had been living in tho house since Thursday.
 Wouldn't Open Door
 Going to the rear door. Messrs, Johnson and Premiere demanded ad- mittanee This privilege was chnlleng- ed by the man on the inside But, not Go be frustrated. the two investigators went to side window and entered the house. As the officers stepped foot inside, Mastrotas reached behind d bedroom door and seived a bayonet Mastrotas was in the act of unsheath- ing the weapon. probably with the intention of giving battle But the men rushed him and in few minutes wrested the hayonet away from him and had the man completely subdued.
 Mastrutas was taken to the focal po- lice station where he was locked up. After much questioning, the officers determined that he had been an in mate of the Worcester institution. Mastrotas was taken Go Webster. On Monday, when he was being taken back to the insane hospital. Mastrotas created sensation on the street cor ner in Webster. when he tried to get away from Supervisor Adams. The latter was assisted in controlling the man by Patrolman Phillips of the Web ster police.
 Putnam Man Rents House
 The house at South Woodstock, which Mastrotas appropriated for his own temporary use, is near the Mor- ton estate and is rented and occupied in the summertime by Ray Cotton of i Putnam Aside from things beings in a helter skelter condition in the kitchen. MT. Cotton did not observe that his summer place had been par ticularly disturbed by the unbidden guest in his home.
Putnam patriot., 1924-02-29
CLAIM THOS. RYAN
 NOT LEGALLY NAMED
Not Being a Lawyer He Cannot Be Assistant Prosecuting
 Attorney
Point to Court Decision as Authority
 For This Statement,

Did the common council do an un- lawful act last week Tuesday night by electing City Clerk Thomas ?. Ryan Co the office Of assistant prosecuting attorney2 Can anyone but a lawyer be elected to the oilice2 These ques- tions are among several that hhVe been raised the past week and there has been provoked no end of comment both in the press and on the street.
 John F. Carpenter, prosecuting at- torney. whose assistant Mir Ryan would be in his elected capacity, is saying nothing for publication on the subject.
 Judge Geissler of the city court de- elines to make any statement as to whether he would recognize, officially, Mir. Ryan should he appear in court to prosecute n case. The judge pre- fers to withhold a statement of his position until that exigency arises.
 Says Ryan Not Qualified
 Attorney Howard C. Bradford, who held the office the past two years and who did not seek reelection, declares that Mir. Ryan, being a lay man, cannot legally be elected as sistant prosecuting attorney. Mr. Bradford maintains, therefore, that he is still the incumbent of the office and will continue in such status until his successor is lawfully named and has qualified.
 Mir. Ryan himself has quite positive sentiments on the subject. After be ing informed about the legal aspects of the situation, Mir. Ryan appeared to experience an altered viewpoint of the position. He was asked what he intended to do and he replied, ''Nothine.n He dealared that the common council elected him to the office and it was up to that body to determine if the controversy over the legal aspects of tenure, is founded in fact. Until that is done, Mir. Ryan has no intention of appearing in the city court as assistant prosecutor.
 Continued on Page Five)
Putnam patriot., 1924-02-29
FAMOUS CLERGYMAN
 COMING TO PUTNAM
Rev. Sam Small to Deliver Ad- dress at Prohibition ln-
 Stitute
Other We'll Known Men te Speak at
 Event Monday

The outstanding figure in the Pro hibitlen Information Institute at the Congregational church Monday eve ming will be Rev Dr. sam W Small ef Washington. D. C. nr. Small is q figure of national and even world prominence iu prohibition circles. The institute at the Congregational church on Monday Is under the direction of the Connecticut Anti Saloon League. and k the first of q series If ten sim liar institutes to be held at different points in the state.
Putnam patriot., 1924-02-29
Institute Opens at 2 O'Clock

The program will open at o'clock in the afternoon with singing and
Putnam patriot., 1924-02-29

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Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1924-10-02

records can not be disputed.
Caution and prevention would
greatly have minimized both and
il is for the advancement Of the
two that Fire Prevention Week"
has been devised. Minnesota. |"
Governor Preus says. can aid
materially by giving the week
the attention il is entitled TO-"
One of the chief objects Of the
state FIRE marshal department. Of
which B. L. Kingsley is the head.
is the dissemination Of knowledge
concerning Fire Prevention and
the necessity Of being constantly
on the job. With this depart
ment Fire Prevention Week" is
an annual event and nothing is
left undone in bringing the need
of its observance to the attention
Of every citizen and property
owner in the state.
In furthcrance Of the move
ment Mr.. Kingsley has invoked
the aid Of municipal officers and
fire prevention officials in every
town and city in Minnesota and
the replies in every case have
been assuring. School officials
have also been asked TO help.
As in former years observance
of the week will take the form OF
fire prevention parades. partici-
patton by civic and commercial
organizations. distribution Of fire
prevention literature among the
homes, a general cleaning up Of
property and premises by the
owners. an inspection Of such by
the local officials and FIRE preven-
tion lectures in the schools. In
many towns and cities there will