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The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1925-03-20

Of all the utter damphoolishness
that the professional prohibitionist is
guilty of is the fact that they are in
favor of one set of officials to admin
lister the law, another set of officials
to enforce the law, another set of
officials to check up on the enforcers
and another set of officials to prose-
cute the other three departments.
All of this is highly educational to
our children, and you can hold prayer
meetings every fifteen minutes out of
the twenty-four hours and still be
unable to convince the children that
the morals of their so-called angels
on this earth" are but little removed
from the acts and deeds of apaches of
Paris or the men who swindle widows
and orphans under the guise Of busi-
ness.
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1925-03-20
AS THE WORKER
SEES HIS WORLD.
Summary and Digest of
Important Events of the
Week, Here and Abroad

Thirty thousand dress and waist
makers stop work at machines in New
York city shops to enforce wage in
crease.
Senate rejects nomination of
Charles B. Warren as attorney gen.
eral.
Labor members Of house Of COM
mons walk out when David Kirk
wood, Scottish labor member, is order
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1925-03-20
The KALEIDOSCOPE
By l. C. McCUMBER

There is one thing that we must
admit as being as near the gospel
truth as anything can be. And that
is the fact that the real mad-dog sort
of prohibitionist does not care a
tinker's damn whether thousand
laws are broken, to the end that the
so-called prohibition law has the right
of way.
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1925-03-20

Take the kangaroo" liquor courts.
Any man who has lost his conscience,
served time in prison, murdered his
children, robbed his neighbors, stolen
automobiles, peddled moonshine that
he had stolen, in fact committed all
the crimes in the criminal calendar, he
is the man to save the day for the
prohibitionists. It is not case of
temperance with the prohibition ia
natic quite so much as it is case of
burning someone at the stake.
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1925-03-20
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Putnam patriot., 1925-07-31

four children. but that her husband left her Fourth of July last.
 Following the disappearance of the woman and the detection of the theft, 1t was learned that Mrs. Anderson had hired a taxi and ordered the driver to take her to Oxford, Mass.
 When the driver returned to Put nam he learned of the theft and told of his experiences with h;s fare. He said that the woman had told him on the way to Oxford that an automobile was to meet her in the Massachusetts town to take her to a new place of employment. As they drew into Ok ford a large touring car was seen standing by the curb and the woman said that il was the ear that had come to meet her. She got out of the Put nam taxi and the driver returned to Putnam.
 Miss Beaulieau, having learned of the trip to Oxford, hired the same driver to take her up there in the hope that Mrs. Anderson might still be there. Upon arriving in the town it was learned at the hotel that the wom- an had been there. taken a room, changed her clothes. and left on a Worcester bound trolley car. That was the last seen of the waitress until she was apprehended and turned over to the Putnam officers by the Massachu- setts state police officer, Wednesday evening.
Putnam patriot., 1925-07-31
COMMITTEE WILL SOON BEGIN PLANNING FOR FITTING DEDICATION ExERClsEs-PUTNAM WILL
 HAVE MEMORIAL TO WAR VETERANS
Structure to Be Reinforced Concrete With Seventy Span
 and We'll Lighted

Through the kindness of State Highway Commissioner John A. Mac donald of Hartford, son of Postmaster and Mrs. Archibald Macdonald. George street, The Patriot is able to give it's readers an outline sketch of the new bridge 10 be built over the Quinebaug river on Pomfret street, and to state that Commissioner Macdonald believes that he will have the bridge completed in time to be dedicated November II, Armistice Day.
 The notices for bids were sent out over a week aFo and seventy-five work ing days are allowed for the eonStruc- tion of the bridge. Barring accidents,
Putnam patriot., 1925-07-31
CLOTHING, MONEY AND
 WAITRESS DISAPPEAR
MRS HELEN MORSE ANDERSON, FORMERLY EMPLOYED AT THE INN, TAKEN TO JAIL IN DEFAULT OF
 5000 BONDS AFTER PLEADING GUILTY
Caught At Home In Nack By Masachuse. State Police and
 Returned to Putnam

Mrs. Helen Morse Anderson, wait ress at the Putnam Inn, who disap- peared from the hotel last Friday morning with money and merchandise belonging to another waitress, Miss Clara Beauiieau, was arraigned at a special session of the city court, on Thursday morning, and bound over to the superior court in bonds of 5000 after she entered plea of guilty. Be- ing unable to furnish the bond she was taken to jail today.
 The woman was found at her home in Natiek by Corporal Leblanc of the state police barracks at Oxford and brought to Putnam Wednesday eve ming.
 The defendant pleaded guilty to stealing six dresses of the value of $50, two coats valued at S3o, two waitresses uniforms. $10 each: two hats, s10; suit case. s; pair knickers. s; two jazz sweaters, $7; deposit book on the Bancroft Trust Company, Wor- eester, S55; pass book, Putnam Saw ings Bank, $95; $40 in bills, $25 in coin, and pay check. value s6, total value of S276. The woman stated that she had burned the two banks books and spent most of the money. The balance of the articles were recovered.
 Mrs. Anderson told the court that she was married and that she has
Putnam patriot., 1925-07-31
THOMPSON SCENE OF
 OUTDOOR WEDDING
Members of Summer Colony Married on Lawn At "Sun-
 nyholm," Wednesday
Bride is From Provide
 groom From Newport

A midsummer wedding of unusual at-ractiveness took place Wednesday afternoon in Thompson, when Miss Constance Campbell Hunt, daughter of Mrs. Claramon Hunt of Providence and Laurence Knight Ebbs. son of Col. and Mrs. Robert Cotton Ebbs of New port, were married at o'clock at "Sunnyholm.' the country home of the brides brother-in-law and sister, Mir. and Mrs. Frank A. Decker.
 The ceremony, witnessed only by members of both families and a few intimate friends. was performed out of doors in the garden, Rev. John Howard Deming, rector of St. Georges church. Newport, officiating.
 Preceding the ceremony while the guests were informally assembling an orchestra played nuptial music that merged into the conventional wedding march as the bride approached through the roseway to the garden.
 She was escorted by her brother-in. law, who gave her in marriage, and was attended by her sister as matron of honor and by her niece. Miss Faith Decker. Her wedding gown was a charming model of satin crepe, fash toned on the simplest of modish lines. and ungarnished by ornament, other than a motif of crystal beads at one side. A square-cut train, suspended from the shoulders. was covered by the length of the tuile wedding veil that was held in place by a wreath of or ange blossoms. Occasional blossoms dotted the sides of the train. Her bouquet was of lilies of the valley and sweetheart roses in shower design. The gowns worn by the attendants were of harmonizing tones of apricot. Mrs. Decker carried an arm bouquet of 0phelia roses and blue delphinium, and Miss Decker of Easter lilies.
 An aisle through which the wedding party passed to the place of ceremony, where the bridegroom waited with his best man. Lieut.. 4. H. Frieke of New port, was formed by bands of ribbon borne by Betty and Frank Decker.
 Following the ceremony, and an in- formal reception on the lawn later, Mir. and Mrs. Ebbs left by automobile, the wedding gift of the brides mother, for a months camping trip in Canada.
Putnam patriot., 1925-07-31
Expect To Finish NelU Bridge
 For Dedication Ar171iStiCe DQu
wETHERSFIELD BOY GETS
 PATRIOT CUP AWARD

Phineas Cay of wethersfeld was awarded The Putnam Patriot cup for the second period at Camp Wood stock on "Wednesday of this week. Gay was picked from large number of candidates as the boy best exem- plifying the Camp Woodstock spirit and the youth who had made the most progress while at Camp.
 Honorable mention was accorded Gay Hastings of Hartford. Calder Stoddard of Putnam, Charles New man of New Britain and Hummer Wiley of West Hartford.
 Tie third period of camp began on Wednesday and will last until next Wednesday. August 5. This will close the boys camping period. There are now about ninety boys at camp. most than half of whom stayed over from the period before.
Putnam patriot., 1925-07-31
SAVINGS INCREASE
Putnam Building & Loan Has Pros.
 porous Six Months

The fact that when work is not pien- tiful, with the accompanying curtail- ment of money in circulation, makes people realize the value of dollar more than in times of plenty and caus- es them to become thrifty and saving is borne out by the statement of the Putnam Building & Loan Association submitted at the semi-annual meeting Notwithstanding the depression and the fact that people are working part time and, in many instances, not at all the deposits in the Building < Loan have increased.
 The following statement was issued to the shareholders by Secretary M. ii. Geissler;
 Putnam, July i, 1925. To the Shareholders of Putnam Build
 ing < Loan Association;
 In presenting you with the nine teenth semi-annual report of this asso- citation, l am pleased Co call to your attention the fact that although Put nam is now in the grip of an industrial and business depression. which, follow ing upon the heels of the financial up- heaval caused by the closing of the First National Bank of Putnam, has made 1t difficult for many of the people to keep the wolf from the door" to say nothing of adding to their savings yet. during such a period of stress, when many Of our shareholders had to withdraw their savings, though much against their will, when wages ceased and profits of business failed to ma tefialixe. Putnam Building 4 Loan Association increased its assets which have now reached a point near the quarter of million mark, $2s5.s20.Is.
 Remember, our association has three aims:
 l. To help our shareholders save money.
 2. To give our shareholders the best investment possible for small sums, with dividends st five per cent com pound interest.
 3. To aid every man to own his own home.
 If you already have shares in the association. get your friends interest ed: you will not only be doing them a great service. but the more shares we have the more business we can do, the
Putnam patriot., 1925-07-31
BAPTIST ADULT GLASSES
 HAVE OUTING AT BALD HILL

Twenty-nine members of the What soever and Mems classes of the Rap. tist church took pars in an outing to Bald Hiil in the town of Union Thurs day afternoon. The trip was made by automobile. A basket lunch was served, and a short program of sports carried out by the men.
 Late in the afternoon the party found Bald Hill an excellent vantage spot for witnessing a beautiful double rainbow, which was also noticed bs many people in Putnam. The outing party also view the beautiful sunset from the hill summit, conducting | song service as the sun was sinking
Putnam patriot., 1925-07-31
PUTNAM MAN TO PLAY
 WITH U. s. MARINE BAND

Leonel Lebeau of Water street has left Putnam to enlist for a three year term of service in the United States marine band. Mir Lebeau, is the son of Adelard Lebeau and brother of Mrs. Armand Bellerose. He is very well known in Putnam as a skillful musician and has played with several local orehestras His spec ialty has been the trombone and this is the instrument which he will play with the marine band. His many friends in Putnam are wishing him the
 utmost success in his new connection.
Putnam patriot., 1925-07-31
DROWNS IN UNION POND

and by the time help summoned bs Miss Nickerson arrived, it was too lats to aid Mrs. Russell.
 Word was sent to the state police barracks at Stafford Springs, but tn, body was not recovered until Monday morning.
 The women, with two men, had been having an outing and picnic at the pond during the day. and when the men went te North Ashford to gel food, the two womea went into the va. ter.
Putnam patriot., 1925-07-31
JOE MARcusTRY TO
 HOLD THE INDICATOR

Joe aareastry of Webster has been engaged by the Marlboro town team to umpire all of it's baseball games. Joe in the old days often played in Patnam's infeld and was a peppery customer when he did not like decis- ions of the ump. Now Joe will find out how it seems to be razzed when making close decision, which comes sooner or later in nearly every game. However. the Webster veteran knows the game backwards and is quite able to take care of himself and will also be able to master any situation that may arise.
Putnam patriot., 1925-07-31
KITTY's LAST APPEARANCE
See Thi. Success of the Season To.
 night at The Bradley Theatre

'The Arrival of Kitty" with the original cast, will be given this Friday evening at the Bradley Theatre, be- ginning at s o'clock. This is said to be positively the last appearance of Kitty. though many who have seen the play hope that it's last appearance will be chronic. like all famous last appear ances. However, last appearance or not. 1t is to be the best and most com plete performance given.
 Mir. Albert has been untiring In his interest and help, and has. himself, furnished the orchestra for the occa- sion.
 The cast Is the same as at the first presentation in Ponffrt on July [, as Mir. Vonsiatsky's sailing sas been un- avoidably postponed. It is as follows. William Winkler Ellis Pritchard Robbie Baxter Charles Swain Benjamin Moore Alex Nonsiatsky Ting Charles Cushmnn Aunt Jane Mrs. Harold Nelson lane Miss Mary Bradford Suzette Mrs. Louis Lorillard Sam Robert Arnold Kitty Miss Annie Lindgren
 The action of the play takes place in the office and temporary dining room of the Halcyon House in q se- riuded part of the Catskill Mountains.
 Every member of the cast is good. Each has added to flare for acting, hard work, and untiring effort to play a role well. Under the painstaking and skillful training of Mrs. Luis do Flores, this determined effort has pro~ duced a play of more than svmsgs amateur quality. The play is spark ling and varied from ssart to hNiHh- The character delinsaticn is excsnesfv the hits. local and otherwise, are witty the plot is we'll sastained and most amusing .---a good play exceIlentIy act- ed. Come and enjoy youwsef, and help the Day Kimball Hospital. which always helrs you in your emergs~ey.
Putnam patriot., 1925-07-31
JUDGMENT FOR S2OO.OO
 AGAINST MRS. CORCORAN

Usher and Mir. Corcoran were married in New York City the evening Q! March 2s, as announced in The Pat riot.
 The suit against Mrs. Coreoran was brought last May. As defendant fail ed to appear. judgment by default was granted The costs in the case were unusually heavy on account of the ex- pense of caring for the attached prop erty. An execution was immediately issued by the court so that the prop erty can be sold to satisfy the judg- ment.
Putnam patriot., 1925-07-31
PARKING RESTRICTED

New yellow signs with black let |tering have been affixed to the trol- icy poles on the west side of Main
 street from Bundy street to Bridge
 street. The signs read. No Park ing, Fire Lane" The city ordinance prohibiting parking in this restrict led district went into effect Thurs day morning. but a number of mo- florists disregarded the warming and were notified to appear al the pos lice station. It Is understood that until the ordinance becomes famil. ar and we'll understood. that lenien- ey will be shown to those who mad. vertently break the new rule. but later fines will be imposed, as they will be on second offenders at once.
Putnam patriot., 1925-07-31
RECOVER AUTO STOLEN
 NIGHT OF THE CIRCUS

The Putnam police Thursday morn- ing recovered the Ford car stolen the night of the circus. The machine was found in the woods near Quadic pond and towed to the police station. Alfred Plante of Willimantic, owner of the machine, was notified.
 Information that led to the ears re- covery was furnished by a woman who lives near the pond. She had noticed a couple of boys driving the car and they had been to her house asking per- mission to pick berries. She thought the number corresponded to that of the stolen Ford and called the Putnam police.
Putnam patriot., 1925-07-31

more homes we can help to build and buy, and the larger the dividends will be upon your own shares.
 M. H. GEISSLER,
 Secretary. The Building 4 Loan Association, incorporated in 1916. is one of the most substantial and beneficial institutions in Putnam It tends to thrift, pays hve per cent compound interest, and through it's loans at . minimum rate of interest, makes 1t possible for many to own their homes. The twentieth series of shares is now open to sub scription.
Putnam patriot., 1925-07-31
LEO REAVES IS NOW ABLE
 TO TAKE NOURISHMENT

Leo Reaves, the seventeen-year-old son of Mrs. 4. R Saunders, School street. who was struck by an auto mobile and rendered unconscious, Monday evening, July goth, II days ago, has not fully regained conscious ness and has not as yet spoken a word. The boy however is showing improvement, apparently understands what is said to him at intervals, and Is able to take nourishment. The doctors believe that he will recover and that gradually his senses will re- turn. There is no attempt to hasten
Putnam patriot., 1925-07-31

Mrs. Anita Russell. 2s. bookkeeper in Springfield, was drowned Sunday evening about six o'clock in the Bige- low pond in the town of Union. It was this drowning accident that gave currency to a rumor in Putnam that another drowning had occurred at Black Pond,
 Mrs. Russell, who was unable t0 swim. had been bathing with friend, Miss Ruth Nickerson, also of Spring field. and got beyond her depth. Miss Nickerson was also unable to swim,
Putnam patriot., 1925-07-31

In the city court of Rockville, last week. J. ". Frederick of Boston was given judgment for s200 in a civil ac- ton in which the defendant was Mrs. Gladys Usher Corcoran of Philadel- phia.
 Mrs. Corcoran is the wife of Thomas J. Coreoran. Jr.. formerly of Putnam, when he was agent of the French Riv- CT Textile Company, Mechaniesville. As Miss Gladys Usher she had store in Rockville and the action was insti- tuted to recover on an unpaid bill Miss
Putnam patriot., 1925-07-31
CHARLES DANSEREAU
 GETS BOND LEAVES JAIL

Charles Dansereau. bound over to the superior court from the town of Plainfeld. is out under bonds and living at his place near the Moosup pond road. The Dansereau case is ex- pected to come to trial at the early fall term of the WindhGm county superior court for the consideration of cases on the criminal list.
Putnam patriot., 1925-07-31
BERRY PACKERS ARE
 FINDING ABUNDANT FRUIT

The blueberry crop is exceptionally good this year. The berries are large and sweet and have reached a price of twenty cents a basket, probably rock bottom for the season. Berry ing parties are met in all of the out lying sections and when homeward bound pails are usually seen heaped with what is to many the best pie fruit of them all.
Putnam patriot., 1925-07-31
SHORTAGE OF POTATOES
 REPORTED IN CONNECTICUT

A shortage of potatoes in Connec- ticut markets is anouneed in the mar ket bulletin of the state department of agriculture. The reason is given as the between seasons" conditions, last seasons product being limited while the new potatoes are not yet on the markets in quantities to equal the demand. Consequent increases in prices have resulted, the bulletin says. Gradual relief from the shortage is promised through increase in the supply of this years potatoes.
Putnam patriot., 1925-07-31
NIX. JENKINS AT HIS OFFICE
 TONIGHT AND TOMORROW

School Superintendent R. c. Jen- kins will be in his office at the Israel Putnam school building this evening and all day tomorrow. At these times he may be visited hy parents or by school children who have any queS- tions or matters concerning school to bring up.
Putnam patriot., 1925-07-31

Sergeant Liard and Bill Dumas went to Quadic Thursday morning. After going down a lane they found the car in clump of bushes and 1t was lowed to the highway. After awhile it was started a~d made most of the return trip under it's own power. The muffier was gone and as the sergeant drove into town people looked out to see if the city had purchased new fire truck.
 As far as known the car was in as good condition as when stolen from Grove street while the Willimantie party of four was attending the cir GUS.
Putnam patriot., 1925-07-31

the complete return to consciousness in such cases.
 Young Reaves was hit when he started to cross the street to deliver a loaf of bread. The car that struck him was driven by Leo LeFountaine who. in trying to avoid the accident crossed to the left hand side of the street and came into collision with ear operated by Ralph Leo of North GrOsvenordale.
 The injured boy was taken into his home nearby and a doctor was called A specialist has since been in consul tation and every hope is held oui for the boys recovery.
Putnam patriot., 1925-07-31
WATER HIGH IN RIVER

The recent rains have raised the water in the Quinebaug so that the mIlis have sufficient water power Co run without the assistance of steam or electricity The only need of the mill men at present Is more orders.
Putnam patriot., 1925-07-31
MISSES BARTLETT TO APPEAR

The Misses Dorcas and Ruth Bart lett. who toured the Chautauqua cir cult with the Versatile Ladies' Qnin- tette. have been prevailed upon to ap- pear with that organization of musi- clans while playing here. The quin- tette will appear Saturday evening and for the Sunday concert. and the Misses Bartlett will appear st one of the two
Putnam patriot., 1925-07-31
LAND OWNER, POSTMASTER,
 STOREKEEPER. DIRECTOR

At the first annual meeting of the Lords Point Association Incorporat- ed, held last Friday evening, Ernest L. Davis of Putnam was elected d director of the association. Mir Davis is one of the pioneer settlers at this summer resort, is postmaster and store keeper and owns consider able property on the Point.