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Putnam patriot., 1925-09-11
CRANKED AUTO IN GEAR
 IS CRUSHED TO DEATH

James o. Biheault. 69. a lifelong resident of Putnam, was crushed tC death in his garage on Noodst0ck avenue about ii.S0 o'clock Saturday morning. Mr. Bibeault eranked his Ford truck which he had left in gear The machine started and pinned him against the side of the garage Ht received a broken spine and died ir few minutes.
 Mr. kibeault was one of Putnam most widely known French citizens He was born in Sorel Canada. July io. 1856. son of the late Mir and Mrs. Oliver Biheault. The family came Co Putnam when he was but ten years old and he had lived here ever since
 Mir. Biboault was a cobbler by trade but years ago gave this up and be- came a store keeper. Later he be- came a contracting carpenter and was so engaged when he met his death.
 Firty-onc years ago Mir BibeanIt married Nitaline perocher of Put nam. who survives. He was the father of large family of children. ten of whom are living. They are Mrs Oscar Counter of Worcester. Adelard Biheault Of Marlboro. Leon of Moosup. Oliver of Worcester, Mrs. 0vila Lafamme of Worcester. Mrs. Giephos Theroux of Woonsocket, Mrs Alfonee Courehaine of Moosup, Aldmore of Woonsocket, Mrs. Henry Trudeau of Meosup and Adore Ri beault of Worcester. There also sur. vive twenty-three grandchildren. two of whom. Mrs. Frank Billings and Helika Auger, live in Putnam. One great-grandehild was born to Mrs Billings January of this year mak- ing Mir. Bibeault a great-grandfather for the first time, but the great grand. child died March g of spinal menin- gifts.
 The funeral service and mass was from St. Mary's church, Tuesday morning at o'clock. Rev. Charles F. Bedard celebrated the solemn high mass of requiem assisted by Fr. Dykeman as deacon and Fr. Routhier as sub-deaeon. The bearers were Victor Auger. A. Gregoire. Alphonse Dauscier. Joseph Livernoehe, Hypolite Auger and Philias Cloutier. Burial was in St Mary's cemetery.
Putnam patriot., 1925-09-11

Thus a car now bearing a leeense plate numbered 57s-07l would. un- der the proposed system. be May Day. There are 1000 words used in the code which, placed in pairs. gives one million combinations "Ex- tfeme care has been used. according Co the author "to eliminate all words likely to bring ridieule on a car, such as ''Fat-Hor.n n Big Pig" and 70 forth. All are ia alphabetical order and as readily found as a name in q telephone book "
 The plan has been studied at the state motor vehicle department and decision made not to consider it for Connecticut. "Our number plate sys- tenn is well known. the public is edu- cated up to 1t and We have practie- ally no escape in identification and plenty of numbers to choose from, " the department has notified the au- thor of the new plan.
Putnam patriot., 1925-09-11
THERE Is NO AGE
 TO A STOUT HEART

The fourth annual Reserve n,ileaVo economy run" for Studehaker motor cars with more than 50.000 miles an thelr speedometers brought Co the starting line in Los Angeles twenty en. trants, the largest number of one mako Of ear ever assembled for such a run.
 Every car completed the f72-mile course from Los Angeles to Lake Ar rowhead and return withog; a s;nal. mechanical mishap and without being late at a single control. Yet the av- craze age of the twenty was 93.657 miles at the start.
 The ''youngster" of the lot had gone only 5g.35S miles: the oldest ear had done 2e6,i53.
 Yet the winner in the Big Six class had l6S.Sl5 miles behind it at the start. Yet f made the i72 miles. ris- ing a mile in altitude to beautiful Ar rowhead Inn, with an average of Isl miles Co the gallon.
 The winner in the Special Six class was a 6l,23l-miler. which averaged l6.5 miles to the gallon. First among the Standard or Light Six class had gone 55,s95 miles, yet made the re- markable record of 30.5 miles to the gallon with no e3asting.
 The entire run was made strictly within legal limits-ffteen miles in cities, thirty-five miles an hour in the country: full stops at all stop cross ings and all the heaviest mountain climbing in second gear from specified limits. The test was for economy in operation and freedom from meohan- ical troubles.
 The oldest cars entered were the 1919 models. Every Big Six entered made more than fifteen miles to the gallon of gasoline; every Special Six exceeded l5.5 miles and the lowest at. tainment of the Standard Six class was is.2 miles. Motors were not shu, of during the trip going or returning
Putnam patriot., 1925-09-11
LABOR DAY IS DISMAL,
 AND DISAGREEABI.E

Monday, Labor Day. was dismal and disagreeable. As an enjoyable holiday it was a failure All events planned for out of doors had to be cancelled Baseball grounds and golf courses were deserted. The several fairs scheduled to open on Monday were sorry looking sights in the gray morn. ing after a continual downpour throughout Sunday night. There was only one feature about the day that was decisive and that was that weather conditions left nc doubt !H ones mind that it was best to stay at home. There was no uncertainty. which was the only thing to be thankful for if one was an extreme optimist
 Many people had planned to start out and make it two-day holiday These kept Co their purpose because there was nothing else to do. 4 steady stream of automobiles passed through the city all day long and well into the night. Cars from many states were seen as the tourists kept to the plan mapped out in joyous expectancy. So far from home Saturday night or Sun day that it was useless to turn about. these thousands of motorists kept on around the circuit that was laid out to bring them back to their homes Mon day evening.
 In this city there was a Sunday-like appearance. The moving picture the atres may have had an increase in seat sales because so many people stayed at home and could go nowhere else. In the evening there was a rush to near
Putnam patriot., 1925-09-11
RAILROAD CONDUCTOR
 SUMMONED TO INQUEST

When he finished his run on the Soutbbridge local in Putnam. Wed Hesday afternoon. Charles Parker. Che train conductor. was served with a summons to attend an inquest at the lst District Court at Barnstahle. Mass. today,
 While motoring on Cape Cod. Sun day. the automobile driven by Parker hit a man in Che road and the man has since died l. was not thought ai the tune that the injured man was hurt seriously
 According to Mir, parker's version of the accident the man got of a trolley ear and started Co cross the road Co get his hat. which had blown off He saw the car driven hy Park CT approaching and stopped. Mir. Parker applied the brakes but seeing the man stop released the brake and started ahead when the man apparent ly changed his mind and started
Putnam patriot., 1925-09-11
CHILDREN SENT
 TO SCHOOL HEALTHY

Eastford.-Many of the children in Connecticut entering school this fall will start their school career in a nor. nal. physical condition. This has been made possible by the monthly attend anee at the Well Child Conference for pre-sehool children. which have been held in forty-one towns in Connecticut.
 Each child has received a thorough physical examination. and mothers who are most interested in their welfare have been in torh with their family physician, so that all handicaps in the shape of physical defects have been corrected.
 This is worth while work. There is a monthly We'll Child Conference in Eastford. Mothers should avail them selves of this opportunity by attending the September Conference in the Chap. el on Thursday, September IT, from 10 ?. m.
Putnam patriot., 1925-09-11
BOY RUNS IN FRONT OF
 AUTO. HIT AND KILLED

While an uncle with whom he was riding was making repairs to his auto mobile drawn up beside the highway between R. L. Bullard's and the Clark farm on Killingly avenue. Sunday af- ternoon, George Rogers. four and a half years old. If Dayville. dashed out into che road and was hit by an auto mobile driven by George II. are-Au- rele of Worcester. and so badly injured that he died soon after he was taken to the Day kimball Hospital After making an investigation of the fa- taiity the state police allowed the dri- yer of the ear to proceed.
 The boy who was killed was the son of Fred Rogers of Dayville. He start
Putnam patriot., 1925-09-11
CAN SPECIALIZE
 WHILE WORKING
Evening Classes a. Trade School Afford Opportunity For
 Betteriug Position
Ambitious Men Get Their Chance
 Without Cost

Preparation for the annual evening school work at the State Trade schoal ts being planned with a view t0 pruvid ing supplementary training for men employed in the various industries Thus a cotton weaver may wish to take up loom fixing or a cotton spin ner may he desirous of taking up yarn calculations. Operators of machines in the industries have aa opportunity m tho machine shop Co take up special ized training on questions definitely related to their work The complete outline of subjects offered In the xari- ous classes Is as follows:
 General Cotton Manufacturing Plain weaving. dobbv and box loom weaving. loom fixing. cloth analysis and design. yarn calculations, cardiur and spinning, doubling and drafting. cost finding.
 Drafting Mechanical and architee- tural. shop mathematics. building es- timating. blue print reading.
 Machine Shop practice-D Definite instruction in the operating of machine units, such as milling machine. grinder lathes. plauer. shaper. tool making and bench work
 Carpentry Training will be given in the use of steel square and it's application to problems in carpen. try work Cabinet making. mill work
 Electrical Work-E Elementary and advanced, principles of D. C. prinei. nles Of 4. C., battery work. motor and generator operation, armatars wind. ing.
 Home Economies Department Dressmaking. millinery, cooking, household management as in previous years.
 Men in Putnam and near vicinity have in past years embraced the op- portunities which these classes afford and to many the instruction received has proved Of definite benefit in the way of advancement in the industry in which they are working.
 Those interested in these courses should enroll as early as possible so that classes may be definitely organ ized and school work satisfactorily be- gun with as little delay and confusion us possible. Glasses in this work will open on October } at 7.30 ?. m.
Putnam patriot., 1925-09-11
NAMES FOR NUMBERS
Motor Vehicle Department Reject.
 Unique Plan

Substitution of combinations of one-syllable, easily-remembered words for the present system under which numerals are used on motor vehicle registration markers in Connecticut has been proposed to the state motor vehicle department by California man who has evolved the new plan.
 The contention is made by the author of the plan that "the present system of unrelated figures is not only difficult te read on q fast-moving au- tomobile, but almost impossible to memorize Under his scheme, a pro- nounceable word of three letters would be substituted for every mum ber beginning with l and used in combination indefinitely. Thus for
Putnam patriot., 1925-09-11
R. I. MAN GETS BROKEN LEG
 IN LABOR DAY ACCIDENT

John II. Lees of Harrisville. k. L, became a patient at the Day kimball hospital with compound fracture of the left leg when his machine was in collision with another near Quinebaug on Labor Day. Mir. Lees machine was badly damaged. His wife receiv- ed cut on her face and third pas senger escaped injury.
 The injured man was so dazed by the accident that he does not remem- Der whether or not the other machine involved in the accident stopped after the crash
Putnam patriot., 1925-09-11

ed with his uncle. who also lives in Dayville. for ride and at the point where the accident occurred tire on the ear went flat It was while his un- ele was engaged in changing the tire that the little boy ran Co his death.
 The driver of the car that hit the lad was stopped and all of the occu- pants. who were on their way Co visit relatives in Norwich. got out. The in iured boy was placed in the car and Mr. MarcsAurele hurried with him Co the hospital. where il was found that one arm was broken. his head was crushed in, and he was suffering from internal injuries. He lived but a short time after reaching the hospital
Putnam patriot., 1925-09-11
----=-----=--e------------ ENTERTAINs ON BIRTHDAY

Mrs. William Jolly of Mill street entertained a party of fifteen of her friends in celebration of her sixty fourth birthday, Tuesday evening. September &. Refreshments were served by the hostess and an enjoy able evening was had by all. Many gifts were received Mrs. Jolly has lived on Mill street for forty years. She has one son, Dona. who works in the Mechanicsville mill office.
Putnam patriot., 1925-09-11
RESIGNS TO ENGAGE IN
 RESTAURANT BUSINESS

Charles Maheu. for the past six years employed in the store of Chan dier < Morse, will sever his eonnec- ton with that concern. Saturday night. Mir Maheu is Co return to the restaurant business in which he was formerly engaged. He is going to open a quick lunch and delieatessen on Livery street as soon as the place can be fitted up with a circular eoun- ter and other necessary fixtures.
Putnam patriot., 1925-09-11
APPOINTS DISTRICT
 DEPUTIES X. OF C.

Attorney William J. Mulligan of Hartford. state deputy of the Knights of Columbus. has appointed the dis trict deputies throughout the state. Those in Windham county are Henry P. Dubuc. Danielson, who has juris- dicfion over Putnam: John F. Hennon of Jewett City. and T. Frank Gun ningham of Willimantie.
Putnam patriot., 1925-09-11

across the road again He was hit by the fender or headlight of the car Parker was driving and knocked down
 The man talked after the accident and fl was not thought that he had been badly hurt by being knocked down. Just what developed later Mir. Parker did not know as he had not learned. until he was summoned to. appear. that the man had died.
 Mr Parker is married and has Q family iu Oxford. Mass. He begins and ends his run from Putnam to Seuthbridee in Putnam and comes to Putnam and returns to Oxford in his automobile He Is a man in the ffties and has been railroading for many years
Putnam patriot., 1925-09-11

by dancing pavilions where people went out Of sheer desperation after n blue Monday. The police had a quiet and easy time. Two drunks were ar- rested but escaped Jail sentences Tues day morning. Labor Day of 1925 is not a pleasant recollection. unless one wished to, and did, spend the day in bed.
Putnam patriot., 1925-09-11
LEAVE FOR THE SOUTH

Mr. and Mrs. Fayette l.. Wright of Pomfret. their daughter and grand daughter will leave on Monday for St. Petersburg. Florida. where they will spend the winter.
Putnam patriot., 1925-09-11

The worlds annual wood produc- ton is two pounds per capita. but five pounds per capita is used in the United States.
Putnam patriot., 1925-09-11

Snake bites in British India alone cause about 22 .000 deaths annually
Putnam patriot., 1925-09-11

Beginning of the public instruction of children when they are two years of age Is advocated by Yale profes. sor.
New Britain herald., 1925-04-23
ID. &L." ]" Chats . Good Blossoms Forerun Good
 Cherries

If you or your friend have a Cherry Tree and you want to know in advance as to whether or not at will bear good fruit, watch the bios. sOms! Barring unforeseen happenings, they'll prove ac- curate forecasters.
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 If you want to buy a Coat or a Dress, and want to feel reasonably sure that it is going to be authentic in style, watch the different Ads from day to day. If early in the season Adver- tisers announce DRASTIC "cut prices on New Merchan- use there must be a Fly in the Ointment" If Adver. tisers, do not announce DRASTIC cut prices, you take no chance in going to see what they have to offer.
 Many's the time we sell garments the minute they are unpacked. Our Prices are right in the first place, and we'll dressed women know it. otherwise we wouldn't do the business, we are doing! ...-. .n
New Britain herald., 1925-04-23

Emerson, leader of tomorrow meeting, will deliver talk on Obedience" Miss Barbara Bald win will play several piano selec- tions The election of officers for the coming year will be one item of business on the program and it is- expected that plans for the year will be discussed.
 The Junior Endeavor society is new to the Kensington church, al- though the Berlin Congregational church has maintained such an or ganization for several years. It is expected that the young people of Kensington will welcome the or ganization.
 Whist We'll Attended
 The whist and dance given last night by the East Berlin Con- munity club proved to be an en- Joyable and well attended affair. Those present included many of the Villages younger set. Whist was played from S:30 o'clock until 10:30 o'clock, after which dancing was en- joyed until midnight. Prizes were awarded to the following: Ladies' first, Miss Irene North; consolation. Mrs. Marjorie Bailey; gentlemen's first, J. A. Williams; consolation, William Ogle. Refreshments were served,
 Will Hold May Dance
 The Warrington orchestra will hold May dance in the Grange hall on Friday evening. May l. The orchestra has become well known in Berlin during the past year and is regarded as a capable organiza- tion. It has furnished music for many affairs in town, notably the school graduation exercises and events where other than dance music is desired. It is expected that the May dance will be well patronized.
 Schools on Daylight Time
 The schools of Berlin will adopt the daylight saving time schedule this year, as they have in the past, according to Miss Mary Griswold, superintendent today. Schools will open one hour earlier on Monday morning, that is, they will open at 3 o'clock, daylight saving time, but it will be s o'clock, standard time. I CCiI ahead one hour before retiring on Saturday night.
 Without q doubt factories, stores and other places of business will adopt the daylight saving schedule, inasmuch as the railroads will adopt it.
 The kensington Congregational
 tContinued on Page Tenl
New Britain herald., 1925-04-23
Moeller, trombone. WOisard AnsWers CnmnInInt

Moeller, trombone.
 W0isard Answers Complaint
 In response to a complaint from residents of the King Terrace sec- ton yesterday, Health Officer Joseph I. Woisard ordered that the land being used as dump, near the John r. Wade school, be covered over so that any objection to the spot may be eliminated. Refuse from the section was being turned in near the school in connection with the work of the city cleanup period, which is under way.
 Finnegan Coming
 Music lovers of the city will be pleased to learn that John Fin negan, tenor soloist of St. Patrick's Cathedral of New York will appear here in a concert program on April 20 at the Community theater under auspices of Palos council, K. of c. In collaboration with MT Finnegan on the program will be Mime. Gisela Amatrl, dramatic soprano, and Jo- seph Martel. baritone, Miss Emily Harford Avery will be aceompanist Proceeds of the event will be de- voted to the building fund of St. Joseph's church.
 Pythias Meeting
 Ethan lodge, K. of F., will meet tonight in Pythian hall when the third degree will be conferred upon q class of candidates. Following the degree, - social session will take place.
 nEscdss School Plans
 Discussion Of the plans for the new eight room addition to the East Bristol school on Pine street took place at a meeting of the district committee with Architect Harold A. Hayden last night. An effort is be- ing made to have the structure ready for sessions next fall as the school enumeration makes it imperative that more room be obtained as soon as possible.
 Planning Examinations
 Examinations for the graduating class of the Bristol high school are already under way as in about seven weeks the tests will be given. Following the examinations, the class will be dismissed in order that graduation preparations made be made. The other class will be dis missed week later for the summer vacation.
New Britain herald., 1925-04-23
FRANK WILCOX IS HEAD OF LIBRARY Prominent Berlinite Chosen at
 Annual Meeting Last Night REPORTS ARE INTERESTING
First Junior Endeavor Meeting At Kensington Church--Daylight Sav- ing Time to Be Adopted--Austin Reappointed Dog Warden.

Frank L. Wilcox, we'll known Ber- lin resident, was elected president of the Berlin Free Library associa- ton at the annual meeting held last night. Other appointments were as follows: president, Miss Ruth Galpin: treasurer and librarian, Miss ;. Emily s. Brandegee: secretary and assistant librarian, Mrs. Elmer ". Stearns.
 This will be MT. Wilcox's second term as president. He was elected to fill the unexpired term of the late William Bulkeley last year. MT. Bulkeley held the position of presi- dent for several years prior to his death.
 Miss Ruth Galpin and Francis Deming were reelected last night to fill positions on the executive board. MT. Wilcox, Mrs. Francis Deming and Miss Harriet Hollister were ap- pointed collectors for the coming year. The reports of the treasurer and the librarian were read and &C., v cepted.
 Report of Treasurer
 The report of the treasurer, Miss Emily s. Brandegee, for the past year, is as follows:
 Receipts for year.
New Britain herald., 1925-04-23
Tax Notice

Ky virtue Of tax warrant to me directed and now in my hands, this day levy said warrant upon certain pieces CT parcels Of land standing in the name of Vincenzo Motta, upon the land records of the town of NcTington described as lots No. S45 md No. S46 as shown on map of t!aBs Of Home Gardens in Vol. 9, pago T0i on file in the town clerks office. Said taxes amount to s14.19 with interest and on June 18th at ? r. m, will sell at public auction 10 the highest bidder at the public sign post in said town. all or so much of said property as will satisfy said tax warrant and all charges thereon.
 Dated at Nowington, this 7th day of April 1925.
 E. R. PROuDMAN,
 Tax Collector.