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New Britain herald., 1924-10-17
NEW SPEAKERS SIGNED.

Word has been received from the national La Follette-Wheeler head quarters that the speakers scheduled to be present at the rally at the corner of East Main and Main streets tomorrow night at 8 o'clock, will not be present. In their stead Miss Grace Colbron and Mir. Jur- sek of New York city will address the gathering.
New Britain herald., 1924-10-17
TROLLEY HITS AUTO

An automobile driven by Con- stable fred Wrinkle was struck by a trolley car this morning at the inter- section of Chapman and Jubilee streets, Wrinkles machine being damaged as result of the collision. Detective Sergeant William P. Me- Cue investigated the accident and found that Wrinkle was travelling south on Chapman street and the trolley east on Jubilee street when the accident occurred.
New Britain herald., 1924-10-17
PAssED STANDING TROLLEY

James Mckinley of Plainville was notified by Policeman Thomas j.. lFeeney to appear in police court to- morrow morning to answer a charge of violating the motor vehicle law by passing trolley car on Stanley street Sunday. while the trolley was stopped to discharge passengers.
New Britain herald., 1924-10-17
St1O,OO0 HOLD-UP

Jackson, Mich, Oct, 1T. -- Cur rency and securities that may ag- gregate s1f0,00O in value were ob' taiYed today by five bandits whc held up and robbed the Springpori State Savings bank near here. bank officials said after a checkup. The loot, according to bank officials consisted of $5,ooo in cash, s5o,ooO worth of Liberty bonds and the re- mainder in other securities< Vir' tually all of the bonds and securities were negotiable, they admitted.
New Britain herald., 1924-10-17
CENTRAL r. & T. MEETING.

The Parents and Teachers Asso- .ciation of the Central junior high school will meet tonight at 7:sO o'clock in the school. From 1880 to S:3O o'clock teachers will be in their cIassrooms to meet parents and discuss matters of mutual in- terest. At s:30. o'clock, an enter tainment will be held in the audi torium. President William H. Gib- ney presiding. Refreshments will be provided.
New Britain herald., 1924-10-17
BUCK WEAVER KILLED

Pueblo. Colo, Oct. 17.-Norman Buck" Weaver, 42. first manager of Jack Dempsey, was accidentally shot and fatally wounded 19 miles southeast of here early today, while hunting ducks. He died several hours later, after being brought here for medical aid.
New Britain herald., 1924-10-17

The White Star liner Homeric car- ries complete outfitter's shop. Measurements for the clothes pas- sengers wish are transmitted either to England or the United States by wireless and the garments are ready when the boat docks.
New Britain herald., 1924-10-17
FINE ESTATE SOLD

New London, Oct. IT. - The at- tractive estate in Ocean avenue, for mer home of the late Richard Mans field, stage idol of generation ago, was today sold to John K. Foran of this city, head of the state finance corporation. The purchaser will make his home there.
New Britain herald., 1924-10-17
JUDGMENT FOR S6i3.

In the case Of Paolo Faretti vs
 Guiseppina Amento, judgment for the plaintiff to the extent of $6lS and costs was rendered in the court of common pleas this morning by Judge Dickinson. Nair & Nair ap- peared for the plaintiff. .e.t .-
Putnam patriot., 1924-05-09
CITY vs. COUNTRY

excellent editorial which recently appeared in The New beraed with rather good effect those met ropoan writers especially since the publication of Main Street. Babb forever holding rdcue certain phases smaller and communities The writer particularly defense of the Rotary movement to which the learned young of the metropolitan journals frequently point finger all of this criticism out of the Rotary movement which doing it's share in building the commercial and social life of hundreds of communities through out the country
 To way of thinking, there is little in paying the slightest the bright sayings of those Of the aeck school of writing which happily has evident ly day of the and easiest for the city gean laugh through ridcule buresqHe Of the rural districts He forges the limitations of life laly of social life interest which the lot of he eoun try-dweller The who lives in city of ten thousand has the opportunity of seeing in the of few did the other day New York the funeral of internationally great the solemn obsequies of te leader Tammany Hall and the homecoming of prince of the Cath ollie Church. The country dwee the small city dwer has
 little of pageany and incident his daily routine The faces and the we'll the opinions all a part of a daily routine.
 But for all the city dweers opportunities for those experi which supposed the mind qu tine imagination has always been observation that they opportunities which seldom avails himself The city dweer lives routine. His acquaintance Is uay small He works at higher tension than his country cousin He spends of his life in struggling with the prob lem of transportation from his business He too busy the young writer makes fun of Rotary the Grange and other bucoe which the city reader knows only the writer's burlesque interpretations but have known the midst of the activities of the city who has known that poignant loneliness of all the loneliness of who alone in the midst of a great crowd
Putnam patriot., 1924-05-09
THE THIEF OF BAcDAD"

Give the movies their due has always been motto and their due has always been that they could place the art of the legitimate spoken drama As photo graphic record of features for the pcturzaon of geanty for the reproduction of those amusing stunts which only the mechanics of the make possible In these fields the moving picture supreme But for the and the really artistic setting forth of human emotions in the de- gree the stage of the living theatre.
 But have found the real field where the movie is triumphant and there the deserves than it's deserts Mir Douglas Fairbanks who has passed gradually through the of light comedian of the theatre grnnng athlete of the of knghp of the silver sheet with Mary Pckord his wife and ranking quecn made this discovery first Mir Fairbanks has produced ing picture and pretty nearly being fine work of art which only could have been given delighted public through the medium movies The Thief of Bagdad may day Punamwards and when does t is the duty of every father take Mary and Johnny and Mrs w by the hand and lead them to the theatre where is shown Here wonder fu magic story out of the Arabian Nights tale that through palaces high and where kings and princes and few ordinary mora ride flying horses float through earth and sky carpets where powder thrown from mysterious box produces army that numbers hundreds of thousands Here the perfect movie date Neither the stage any other medium could possibly have done at all.
Putnam patriot., 1924-05-09
THE NATIONAL BABE IN ARMS

There something rather ptifu about the position the average American voter and the state of affairs enty illustrates his helpessness Completely mercy of the daily press for information regarding national state a
 fairs he is nrequent informed with any degree of correct to the status of this that question situation For instance from Christmas Easter there scandal the Daugherty investigation. and the Denby Now suddenly there pail of silence and the poor no more What has become of Mir Doheny and Mir Sinclair Mir Fa What did they do 10 raise all this huabaoo anyone commit really criminal acon Mir Daughery and so is Mir Denby Beyond that the public knows little Was all this ex pensive nvestgatonor which the average as tax bearing the burden of costony attempt after all to stir the muddy waters of Presidential election year?
 The truth will out and Where there there is fire sayings too old and too tried be ignored but the instance they not helping the American czeny great deal The public ignorant of the Washington new born babe and about powerful change the affairs There is weapon left to the When he lacks confidence in chosen leader he try one. fairly safe bet that November will eslng this privilege We alone predicting that of confidence will bring faces into the Congress
 just that it confidence man and the man that will return Calvin Coolidge to office
Putnam patriot., 1924-05-09
IN REGARD TO THE NURSES HOME

Those during the of 1923 worked and aved struggled for the of the Day Kmba Hospitals cam pan Home will hear with the deepest regret the printed elsewhere in this issue of The Patriot that plans building the Home this year have been abandoned Ii well that the that raised last not build the home but hoped that with the aid of
 mortgage be reduced work could be begun this Spring The high of living however has made such action impossible this Moreover the committee in charge convinced that material changes the plans drawn up will have to be made providing not so adequate large home but that will at least meet the needs of the Hospital at the present time.
 Since became known that architects were working on plans there has been great deal of idle gossip about accommodations One visitor to The Patriot recently asked if true that the plans included hall for the nures The committee especially anxious public which generously supported the campaign ot should know that the plans prepared for the home provided only for substantial reproof structure capable Of making living for the and at time were any the building contemplated beyond those usual pro- visions for ordinary human comfort which scarcely come under the luxury heading.
 It much to be regretted that the home cannot be built relieve the congested conditions within the hospital itself Only generous and substantial gift to the build ing fund would make the work possible now.
Putnam patriot., 1924-05-09
WOULD HELP UNEMPLOYED
Union Officials Plan By Fair to Raise
 Benefit Fund

That an attempt will be made Co raise q fund for the relief of Putnam mill workers now out of employment. will be made before long, is the state ment of 4. J. Gauthier, president Of the Connecticut Textile Council and John ?. O'Connell, general secretary ef the American Federation of Tex tile Operatives. both of whom were in town this week and are to address an open meeting of local workers to be held in foresters Hall
 According to these gentlemen. i fair much after the annual events conducted by Putnam Elks. will be staged in not SO many weeks from now lt is hoped that the proceeds Of such a fair will net a considerable sum for the relief Of textile workers and their families, who are in need because of mills curtailing or stopping altogether
 According to Mir. O'Conuell. the undertaking is not to be held for the special benefit of those former work CTS of the Manhasset Mfg. Co.. who went on strike and have never return ed to their jobs. The proceeds will TO to all textile workers in distress, he says He also hopes to interest Putnam merchants in the enterprise.
Putnam patriot., 1924-05-09
BOYS TOCOMPETE
 IN Y TRACK MEET
Over 100 Contestants Entered For Event Tomorrow at
 Brooklyn

More than 100 boys from all over Hindham County will take part in the County '. M. C. A. track meet to be held at Brooklyn Fair grounds to- morrow afternoon. starting at i2.3o o'clock
 4 schedule has been arranged by Secretary John IT, Corbett. 90 that three contests will be going on at one time, one for junior boys. another for intermediate boys, and third for se- nior boys. it will be like three ring circus" in that three events of inter. est will be going on at the same time
 Winners in tomorrow's contests will be eligible to participate in the State | M C. 4. track meet.
 The public is invited to attend. The officials of the meet are announced as follows. Referee and starter. Frank CondoD. r secretary of Holland coun- ty; clerk of course. A. r. Ralston head timer, Principal Reyes of T. NJ. IT. S., North Grosvenordale; timer. Sub-master Smith of Putnam High school; timer. Mir. Watson: announe- CT, John Dean.
 Junior class officials: Scorer. Owen White; head judge. Alexander Matt land; judges, Rev. H D. Baker and ". C. Hill.
 Intermediate class officials: Scorer, William Wheaton; head judge, Gordon Gale; judges, (. l.. Butler and H. H. Barber.
 Senior class officials: Scorer. Arthur Eddy; head judge, Mark F. Stinson judges. Maurice Childs and Ernest K. Warren
Putnam patriot., 1924-05-09
TOMB BELIEVED 5000 YEARS
 OLD IS FOUND IN ENGLAND

4 tomb, believed Co be about 2 .00a years old has been discovered at Cat terline. four miles from St0nehayen. according to the Stonehaven correspon. dent of "rhe London Daily News
 While James Scott was digging in a field his spade struck large stone slab. He continued digging and ex- posed to view three layers of stones
 He sent for the Rev Mr. Fraser. of ktnneh. an antiquarian. With as sistance the large stones were remov- ed. and q grave was revealed con taining the skeleton of n fnllv-grown man, lying on his left side. with an earthenware food urn beside him.
 Mir. Fraser expressed the belief that the remains belonged to the bronze age, and might possibly be 5000 years old. The greater part of the urn is in a good state of preservation
Putnam patriot., 1924-05-09
NOTICE OF SETTLEMENT

District of Pomfret ss. Court of Probate. May Srd. 1924. Estate of Sophia J Baker late of Pomfret in said District. deceased The Executor having exhibited his administration account with said Estate to this Court for allowance. it is ORDERED-That the 18th day of May. A. D. 1924 at o'clock in the afternoon. at the Pro. bate Office in Pomfret be and the same is assigned for hearing on the allow moe of said administration account with said Estate. and this Court di- rccts the Executor to cite all persons interested therein to appear at said time and place, by publishing this order in some newspaper having a circulation in said District. and by posting a copy on the public sign post in the Town of Pomfret where the deceased last dwelt WILLIS CONELL. Judge 19
Putnam patriot., 1924-05-09

there IS Tn whole summer of apper and beaches There those who have discovered that foreign
 famous sights and educational and cultural opportunities may obtained for price that does differ the ab
 uay hgh charges ot the average modern resort hotel Why not go second class on good seamerrst class largely matter of prdeto England for fornights bicycling rather than buy lot of expensive sport clothes Ca- sno at fashbyhesea? Why not he yourself Switzerland and walk through glorious country gain health and strength and relaxation we'll? Or if matter of cities
 then why take three weeks the duness Atlantic City when you can have two weeks and week London or Paris for the price?
Putnam patriot., 1924-05-09

District of Woodstock ss. Court of Probate. May $. 1924. Estate of Sarah A. Woodward. late of Wood stock, in said District, deaeeSed The ENecutor having applied for an order authorizing and empowering him to sell certain real estate belonging to said estate, as per application on file more fully appears. 0RDERED-Tha the 18th day of May, 1924. at O. clock in the afternoon. at the Court of Probate in Woodstock be and the same is assigned for hearing on the foregoing application. and this Court directs the executor to cite all per sons interested therein to appear at said time and place, by publishing this order of notice one time in some newspaper having circulation in said District. and by posting copy on the public signpost in the Town of Woodstock where the deceased last dwelt, 8; least days before said day of hearing. and return make to this court of the notice given. DAVID | |. -~-A s4s .-~..--e --.eS. ~
Putnam patriot., 1924-05-09
ATTEND MASONIC coNcLAvE

The s7th annual conelave of the grand commandery, Knights TempisTs of the state of Connecticut, was held in Norwich Monday with q field day program, banquet and entertainment. The following from this city attend ed: Otto E. Wuh, George E- Brous- seau. George P. Miner, William l.. Wheaton. Walter J Bartlett, Ray Bos- worth. John o. Fox, Edward C. Fish CT. Ralph Thufston. Joseph Sheppard. Otis Morrarty and Allie W. Marcy. John Ash and Carl Gilbert of Pomfret also attended
Putnam patriot., 1924-05-09
ATTEND RED MEMS POW WOW

(. R Cotton. Henry Hurdman and John Fern left yesterday for Bridge port to attend the sessions of the Grand Council of the Improved Order of Red Men. They are the official representatives of Wappaquasset Tribe of this city Accompanying them was Peter A. Gardner. who is a member of the Grand Council and a member of the credentials and mileage committee of the convention.
Putnam patriot., 1924-05-09
MRS. FoRsBERc DIES

Mrs. Hulds Forsberg. wife of John Forsberg, died this morning at her home in Grosvenordale, following R lingering illness. She was 60 years s!a. The taasrs! ~f;.! hs held Monday afternoon at 2.30 o'clock at the Swed. ish Lutheran church.
Putnam patriot., 1924-05-09
NOTICE

The annual meeting of the Aanss.s Cemetery Association of East s E nam will be held at the home q a I., D. Jenner. Saturday evening, 10. 1924. at eight o'clock, s'an1s1 s'as,, time. All interested are requesssS be present. ,-,,,s
 H ELIZABETH HANhi cs..
 R. F. D. No. 1. Putnam.
Putnam patriot., 1924-05-09
NEW FIELDS TO ENJOY

We have been able 10 comprehend the point of the of who annually looks forward spend ing his her vacation soournng at expensive Now that the period of planning vacations has arrived forward to emphasize the fact that there more benefit in month of travef possible in Europe-than
Putnam patriot., 1924-05-09
MRS. TRoUBALoS DEAD

The funeral of Mrs. Anna Troubal- os, wife of Victor Troubalos, who died this morning at the family resi- dence, will be held Sunday afternoon at o'clock, at the undertaking par iors of Smith 6 Walker. Burial will be in Grove Street cemetery.
Putnam patriot., 1924-05-09

Al Court of Probate held at Pui. nam, within and for the District q Putnam. on the 9th day of May. lsza Present: David Flagg. Judge. Esiah of Jane F. Le Roy. late Of Putnsn, deceased. The administratrix havns exhibited her administration aceoah' with said estate to this Court for q lowance. it is ORDERED: That ths 18th day of May, 1924. at 10 o'eiosA Tn the forenoon, at a Court of Prcnsss to be held at the probate office in ss'a Putnam. be appointed for hearing z the allowance of said account sn that notice of the time and plsee hearing thereon. be given by punllse ing this order once in some newspAgs.. having a circulation in said DistfA. and by posting a copy of this orae' the public sign-post in the Town
 Putnam. and that due return be na1' DAVID FLAGG, Judge.
Putnam patriot., 1924-05-09

FOR sALE-Eggs for matching, baby chicks, s. (. W. Leghorn, Mahogany Strain k. l. Red. Do you want new blood or do you want to improve your stock or foundation stock or birds with laying records; my best pen is headed by a rooster that was placed twice at Madison Square Garden; before you place your order be sure to see what you are getting. A visit will convince you
 Write or call by phone 26s-4. LAKE VIEW POULTRY FARM, R. F. D. 2. Putnam, Conn. Arthur Magnan, Prop. Ief
Putnam patriot., 1924-05-09
AUCTION
MONDAY, MAY 18th, 1924 at one o'clock P. Nj
 REAL ESTATE

Home of the late James B. Tatem, Grove street. Putnam, and other real estate, to be sold in three parcels.
 First Home place about ll0 feet rontage on Grove street running from Tatem street to the driveway and about 1 50 feet deep, including house in good condition with twelve tl2l rooms and all modern improvements.
 Second Houselot on Grove street between the home place and the Bish- op property about 100 foot frontage and I60 feet deep. The only desir- able vacant houselot left on Grove street
 Sale is to include rights over the driveway.
 Third: Six f61 good houselots and many acres of other land in one par eel Tn the rear of above mentioned property and reached by Eden and James streets
 Terms. 20sf down. balance in 30 days.
Putnam patriot., 1924-05-09

WANTED-Amhitious young man aa salesman. Permanent position. good pay, and exceptional opportunity for advancement. Sales training furnished. Good character refer. ences required. Apply Monday May l2, al 800 p. m. at THE PUT NAM LIGHT & POWER COM. PANY. lg
Putnam patriot., 1924-05-09
FOR SALE

FOR SALE-Meat market and gro cery store on Main street. Wllllman- tic, Conn. Good business. Can te bought cheap If taken at once. Low rent. Good stand for one or two men who can speak French. Address BOX C, e.o The Patriot Office.
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Putnam patriot., 1924-05-09

FT=.s p====Ts=: ss H=r-:=s.-s Pa, is visiting his parents, Mir and Mrs. H. II. Davenport of Pomfret.
Putnam patriot., 1924-05-09

Edwin A Hopkins of New London was the guest of his father L. 0. Hop kins on Sunday.
Putnam patriot., 1924-05-09
FOUND

FoUND-Cochaspaniel bitch; black; white spot on breast. Inquire Of E. M. CUTLER at Cutters store Putnam pike. Phone 43S-4.
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Putnam patriot., 1924-05-09
Msnha..et Install. Machinery

Further outward evidence of prog ress toward the day when manufac- turing will be resumed at the Man hasset plant were furnished this past week with the arrival of several truekloads of German machinery to be used by the American Rhea Spinning Co. which is to lease part of the plant. This machinery Is now being set up by German experts. When it will be started up and 1T more machines like it are to be sent here, could not be learned authoritively.
 IL is learned that James Scott. for meriv assistant superintendent of the Manhasset Mfg. Co. has become iden- tified with the new spinning company and has started iH to work. Col Hen ry Thayer. formerly office manager and paymaster of the Manhasset Com pany. Is to take up new duties with the spinning company on Monday.
Putnam patriot., 1924-05-09
WANTED

wANTED-Work as houseman. gard. ener, or in garage. Useful, oblig ing and steady worker. Age %. CARL EKH0LM, Pomfret Center. Conn. 1Q
Putnam patriot., 1924-05-09

FREE HOMES wanted for brigh, intelligent boys and girls. both Prot sstant and Catholic. from six to thin teen years of age. These childreI need especially homes where they vii receive intelligent and affectionat. care.
 Anyone interested in any one of these children please communicat, with the BUREAU OF CHILD VEL FARE. State Capitol, Hartford Conn. 4s-tf
Putnam patriot., 1924-05-09
LOST

LoST-A pair of children's glasses Monday afternoon. Finder pleaf return to Ernest Tetreault's Baresf Shop. le
Putnam patriot., 1924-05-09
CLASSIFIED ADVERTISEMENTS

Clearing House Who Have Something Dispose and Wishing Acquire Somethng For Employer and Elm ployee; It Brings Buyer and Seller Together
Putnam patriot., 1924-05-09
SALE RAIN OR SHINE
B F EDDY
AUcTIoNEER
AUCTION SATURDAY, MAY 10, 1924

at o'clock r. ss. at South Woodstock Postoffice. rain or shine l will sell at public auction at the above place and time the house hold goods of the late Miss Gertrude Phillips. including one white ivory bed room set having dressing table with triple mirror, chiffonette, etc.. piano in excellent condition; drop head sewing machine, marble top tables, large and small rugs, oak dim ing room set, china closet, set of dishes. kitchen cabinet. Crawford range in first class shape, refrigerator, and many other household articles.
 B. r. EDDY ETHEL P BARKER.
 Administratrix.