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Putnam patriot., 1925-08-28
OF COMMERCE
 PRESIDENT SPEAKS

T. H. deCoudres. president of the i local Chamber of Commerce. was the speaker at "Wednesday moons lunch con of the Putnam Rotary club. MT. deCoudres spoke of the importance of Chamber of Commerce in a town, telling of many of the accomplish nsHts of such a body of business and professional men, not only in Putnam but in cities and towns throughout the country.
 He reiterated the Trade in Put nam" plea. which the Chamber has been making for many months, a plea which while familiar is nevertheless very essential to the prosperity of Putnam and can lose nothing by the repeating. The speaker mentioned some of the advantages of Putnam as q city for the location of manufae- tories and other industries. and re- quesfed the ROtarlans to go out of their way to tell people of the bene- fits possible from establishing here.
 Not SO much boosting as support ing IS the present need of the city, Mr. deCoudres said. Putnam has come out of it's depression and only needs the support of the citizens to keep it out and going strong.
 A prospective change in the line of the state road between Putnam and New London was outlined to the club by John F. Reardon, who wish ed the organization to take some ac- tion on the matter. The Chamber of Commerce had previously voted to support the proposed change. The Rotarians left the matter in the hands of the board of directors.
Putnam patriot., 1925-08-28

Both the members of Alexander's Lake summer colony and members of the state police at the Danielson bar racks. if is understood. very much de- sire that some member of the af0re- said summer colony should become ths goat. Whoever volunteers for this somewhat ineouYenieut and expensive role will get plenty of publicity and will be looked upon as q martyr by the cottagers at the lake
 As stated last week. the edict has gone forth that anyone caught bath ing in Alexander's will be prosecuted. Last Friday evening a meeting of the members of the summer colony, some 30 to 40, was held at the pavilion at Wildwood park and ways and means were discussed to lift the ban on bathing. The result was the ap- pointment of a committee to confer with officials of the Williamsyille Water Company, which company has the water privilege in supplying the village of Goodyear. and see what can be done about 1t.
 There has been considerable talk of a "test case" Tn order to have the matter judiciaIIy decided it was
Putnam patriot., 1925-08-28
UNION

Rev H. NJ Lawson preached at North Grosvenordale Sunday.
 Miss Mabel Barrett of New York has been visiting her aunt. Mrs Eu- gene Young at Mashapaug.
 Miss Ruth Potter of New Britain. who has spent eleven weeks at the Thayer home. has returned home.
 MT and Mrs. Myron Heck and Mr. and Mrs Charles Heck visited at Mir. and Mrs Charles Rindge's Sunday af- ternoon
 Harold and Millette Linsley en- loyed an auto trip Monday to Hart ford with their Sunday school tea cher. Rev II C Plumb.
 Visitors at Mir. and Mrs. George Thayer's the last of the week were Mir. and Mrs Crawford of Lexington. Mass, Mrs Fred Potter and daugh- ter Dorothy of New Britain: Mrs. Minnie Horton. George Horton and five children, Mir. and Mrs. Clarence Marsh of Worcester. Mass Mrs. Frank Peck of South Lyme.
 Old home day was held Saturday ln the grove. IL was an ideal day. There were between two and three hundred there. The speakers in the afternoon were Rev. H. NJ. Lawson, Hon. Harry Back of Danielson. Ra- rins Newell of Three Rivers. Rev. Henry Newell of Burlington, Vt Hon. Reed Walker. John Newell, Rev. II. Plumb. the pastor at North Ash ford church. Rev. Mir. Fogg. a for mer resident in town. The young men enjoyed a ball game. There was dancing at the town hall in the eve ming. Sunday there was special mu. sic from Southbridge and the child ren's choir sang with preaching by Rev. H. A. Coolidge. There were ls6 at the services.
Putnam patriot., 1925-08-28
REDUCED RATES
Special Exeuraion Tickets to Eastern
 States Exposition

Reduced rates on all railroads in the jurisdiction of the New England Passenger Association have been granted by that organization for the Eastern States Exposition according to announcement received by Gen. Mgr Charles \. Nash. from Frank Van Ummcrsou. chairman of the pas senger association. Roads included are the Maine Central Railroad. Bos- ton and Maine Railroad, Roston and Albany Railroad. New Haven Railraas! and Rutland Railroad, together with their subsidiary lines.
 Special exposition excursion tick cts will he sold at all railroad sta tions at n fare and half rate They will be good from Sept. l9 to Sept. 2S, and in the case of more remote stations in Maine, New Hampshire and Vermont. the time limit will be extended in the discretion of the in- dividnal roads, probably from Sept IS.
 All purchasers of these reduced rate tickets will be required Go have them stamped at the railroad valid ation booth at the main entrance to the coliseum building on the Exposi- tion grounds where railroad represen- tatives will be on duty throughout the annual fall show Co stamp the tickets and provide information for railroad patrons
Putnam patriot., 1925-08-28
7s GOES TO
 NATIONAL. ENcAMPMENT

Richard W Gibney left Thursday Co attend the National C. A R. En- campment at Grand Rapids, Michigan, the week of September first. The trip is being made in the automobile of his son. Luke Gibney of rawtue- ket. Others in the party are Mrs. Luke Gibney and daughter Madeline and Miss Helena Gihney. daughter of Richard Gibney.
 Mir. Gibney Is veteran of the Civil war and saw service in the 7sth regiment. the 5ist Mass. 6tst Mass i. and 9th Rhode Island For 54 years he has been employed by the Putnam Noolen Company and is still night at the plant. s position he has held for 3i years. Mr. Gibney left Putnam in the best of health and spirits and k looking forward to meet ing many of the boys of '6i whom he has not seen in many years.
Putnam patriot., 1925-08-28

Three hens that lay purple eggs ra. gently arrived at Purdue University i, Beunos Aires.
Putnam patriot., 1925-08-28
ACTING STATES ATTORNEY
 PREPARING CRIMINAL CASES

Members of the Windham County Bar have been in consultation with acting states attorney Howard c. Bradford relative to criminal cases miual term of court in WiIhmantic Mir. Bradford was in WilIimantie yes terday comforting with attorneys from that end of the county and today is comforting with attorneys from the east end of the county at his office in Putnam There are thirty-two new cases on the criminal docket.
Putnam patriot., 1925-08-28
szs BANKRUPTcIES IN
 STATE IH ONE YEAR

Bankruptcies in Connecticut in the last fiscal year had liabilities totaling SI1, ,0s2, ,f07, according to the annual report of the bankruptcy division of the United tSates district court made public recently In the year ending June 30. last, Connecticut bankrupt eies included 39s merchants. 1 3 farm- CTS .3l manufacturers, four protes- sional men and S9 of other designa- fions, such as housewives and wage earpefE
 Connecticut referees in bankruptcy had I.3ss eases before them on July 1. 1924 and 1913 a year later. In the interim they disbursed Si,4i5,3e5 in dividends. fees and expenses of ad- ministration The year ending on July I, 1924. saw Al voluntary pc titions filed and s4 involuntary pc titions. q total of 525.
Putnam patriot., 1925-08-28
OVER THE TOP

Two base hits, Ravenelle. J. John son, Stolen bases. Smith. Vaudeville. Blanchette. Fitzpatrick, Berry. Struck out. by Goderre IT, by Johnson 9. by Powers 3. Time of game 8 hrs. 45 min.
 Next Sunday the "Over the Top" will open their series with the Me chanicsivlle 4 A on the Mechanics vile field The game Is called for 2.30
Putnam patriot., 1925-08-28
RETURNS FROM HOSPITAL.

Mrs. William Falter returned from St. Vineenr's Hospital, Worcester, Tuesday. She had been in the hos pital for two weeks under observation and expected to be operated upon. The doctors thought it best to post pone the operation for a time and she will return to the hospital again later af4
Putnam patriot., 1925-08-28

The population of the United States has increased by eight million during the past five years.
Putnam patriot., 1925-08-28

k. j. Eckert. a radio amateur of Philadelphia, picked up message from Dr. Alexander Hamilton Rice, explorer, sent from the upper waters of the Amaaon River for transmission to his wife in Paris. France.
Putnam patriot., 1925-08-28

Mir. Guthrie, a British subject. was the first to describe mustard gas in tbs year 1860.
Putnam patriot., 1925-08-28

Russian goods sent to Great Britain and Northern Ireland last year were valued at nearly xl00. .000.0 900.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-02-27
NATIONAL HOME
Legion Post Holds
Ladies' NIGHT

The Grand Army hall was the
scene Tuesday evening of a most en-
joyable occasion when the members
of Ivan Bicknell Post No. 80. Ameri-
can Legion gave its second annual
Ladies night. There were about 200
present. The hall was prettily dec
Grated with small American Flags,
streamers of Yale blue and yellow
crepe paper, the legion colors, from
the large chandelier to the sides Of
the room, also these coors were
hung over the doors and windows in
an artistic manner. The lights were
paper. An orchestra of elk pieces
furnished delightful music for dane
ing.
The regular meeting was held from
to o'clock at which time the Post
presented a large picture of Wood
row Wilson, our war president. to
the Eastern Branch, and same was
accepted by Col. Keith Ryan, the
branch governor, in a few well chos-
en- words. The picture will be hung
in the Post hall.
At s o'clock the hall was opened to
it's guests and the first hour was
given over to whist playing at ten
tables, others dancing. Miss Anna
bel Kirk won first prize for the ladies
and Mrs. G.. S. Gates the second. Al
fred w. Fuller won the first prize for
the men. and Walter c.. Smith the
second prize.
The entertainment consisted of
songs of Capt. Il. +. Lafcrriere with
Floyd Weymouth accompanist, SONGS
by James Clark, and William t. Null
len, monologue by Joseph Gleason
and song and dance by James Ham
Ion. A tableau, war memories III
which were Miss Florence Stephen.
Clair Corey, Joseph Gleason, ana
William l.. Mullen, with Capt. II. r.
Laferriere singing "Just Break the
news to Mother" This was q very
good number and most heartily APP
plauded.
Refreshments of ice cream. fancy
cookies, home made cakes donated
by the ladies' of the Home. and punch
was served during the evening.
The committee in charge of this
affair was composed of Commander,
Frank w. Gorham. chairman: John
futile. George Joyce, James Hanlon
and Joseph Gleason. The refresh
ments We're in charge of John futile.
Frederick Nickers. Clair Corey,
George Joyce and Charles r. Dia-
mond. These committees deserve
much credit for the efficient manner
in which they performed their du-
ties. The party broke uD at mid
night. the guests leaving with the
feeling that they had passed a very
pleasant evening. The Post wishes
to thank the ladies for the delicate
cakes donated for the occasion.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-02-27
Mission Study Class Meets

The Mission Study Class OF the
Friends church met Wednesday aft
ernoon at the vestry and observed
Children's Day. The room was pref
tily decorated with red. white and
blue and with small flags. After a
short business meeting the following
program was given which was in
charge of Mrs. Jennie Clement: piano
selections by Winthrop Clement;
reading with encore by Mrs. Janet
Towle: recitation by Jnior Lishness
and Katherine Smith, in Chinese
costumes; recitation "The Flaxen
Haired DOLL" Mona Smith: dialogues
Showing a Chinese Hospital; Mrs.
Jennie Clement impersonated the
part of doctor and Mrs. Marie Lish
ness, the assistant, and Winthrop
Clement acted as gate keeper. Pa
tents coming in for treatmen were
Mrs. Ma from Peanut Village CMrs
Ella Taylor: The Chang girl. who is
blind (Kathelena Taylor; Mrs. WI
and her little girl (Mrs. Madge Glenn
ent and Mona SMITH; Mrs. Wang
and her girl. Ping An (Mrs. Bertha
Smith and Katherine SMITH; Mrs.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-02-27
Grand Basketball Carnival
Next Wednesday Evening

A grand basketball carnival, con-
sisting Of two boys games and one
girls game will be held next We'd
nesday evening in the high school
gym. Plans are already completed
for this gala indoor athletic event.
The Gardiner athletic club, consisting
of Woodman and Peterson of Bates
college. Talbot. Heselton and Nc
Ginley will battle against the Phi
Delta Theta fraternity team. cham
pions fthe Colby college interfrater-
rity league. The other boys game
will be between Hallowell and the
Gardiner Boys club, while the Gar
diner Girls club will face the Augusta
sextet in the melee beween the MEM
hers Of the fair sex. The affair is I'M
der the auspices of the local girls
club. who have been wanting to show
their ski the polished surface for
sometime. The price to the entire
performance will be so cents to adults
and 35 cents to students. The games
will start promptly at $50 F. NJ. and
there will be action until all the
games are finished.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-02-27
EXPECT STORM
WILL WEAKEN ICE

1t is not expected that the storm of
Thursday will have any effect on the
river ice other than to weaken It so
that 1t will go out as soon as was an
ticipated. The recent mild weather
has been working. havoc, but a few
cold days will soon put strength back
into it. From data secured it APP
pears that only once in the past CEN
tury has the ice left the river in the
early days of March and that was in
1896, when it left on the second. Not
only did the ice leave, but several
other things as well. the most promf-
nent among them being to Gardiner
and Randolph people. the Gardiner and
Randolph bridge-the old covered
bridge which went down river along
with millions of feet of logs. The
latest date for ice to leave was in
1854 and 1887. when it went out to sea
ON April 81 both Of these years. Only
about 35 times out of the last 100
years has the ice gone out in March.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-02-27

Wen. the officiars wife, and her boy
(Mrs. Lena Higgins and Edison Ste
yens): song in Chinese Jesus Loves
Me-" by Mona Smith; story. Uncle
sam and His Foundlings," by Mrs.
Jennie Clement; reading, Saving
the Baby" by Mrs. Marie Lishness.
The next meeting will be held on
March is instead of the 18th and
will be held at the home of Mrs. Sa-
die Dudley.
The Mems Club of the Winthrop
Methodist church will hold supper
Friday evening. An address will be
given by Senator Allen G. p. Wilson
of Pressure Ise, one of the proml-
nent farmers of Aroostook and his
subject will be "Aroostook County"
Miss Harriet Canham of Vassal-
boro was the guest Wednesday of
Mrs. C. IT. Penney.-Charles Frost of
Pembroke, Mass, Is visiting relatives
in town.-Mrs. Alma Hamilton, Mrs.
Nellie Robinson and son. Edgar, and
Miss Georgianna McKenney We're
guests in town Wednesday evening"
Friends of Mrs. c. +. Sargent will be
glad to hear that she is able to be up
in her chair around the house.-Mrs.
Ethel Hartman passed yesterday in
Lewiston.-Mrs. J. M. Towle passed
yesterday in Lewiston.
A special meeting Of Albert III.
Frost Women's Relief Corps was held
Tuesday evening and the degree was
conferred on class Of 33 candidates.
The Wednesday Auction club met
this week with Mrs. w. f. Packard.
MIS-. Ethel Hartman received the
prize. Refreshments were served.
Mrs. Maude Macomber is the guest
of her sister in Livermore Falls
Mrs Leon c.. Roberts visited relatives
in Lewiston yesterday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-02-27
WINTHROP

The Sargent Glass of the Congre-
gatonal Sunday school enjoyed a
covered dish supper and dollar social
Wednesday evening at the home OF
Mrs. Helen kimball. There were II
nmbers and one guest present. The
Sargent Glass will have charge of the
Easter concert and Mrs. Blanche
Kinds was chosen chairman of the
committee. Mrs. Zadie Sturtevant
chairman of the committee for deco
rations. The class voted to give a
drama some time in the near future
and Mrs. Ralph Masterman, and
Mrs. Ida Wolf We're appointed as
a committee in charge. For the next
meeting which will be held some time
in March, Mrs. J. =. Bishop was
elected chairman of supper commit
tee. At this social the class turned
in $19.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-02-27
Given Fine in
Court Thursday

A very interesting trial took place
at the local municipal court Thursday
afternoon when Everett Kicker of
Litchfield was arraigned on the charge
of drunkenness and disturbing the
peace. 1t was brought out by the evil
dence that the trouble occurred at the
store Of George Leigh in Litchfield.
Leigh being the plaintiff The latter
had several witnesses present, while
the defendant had but two and took
the role of his own attorney. The
trouble was the outcome of a recent
spirited political dispute in the coun-
try store, and during the discussion of
the political situation Of the town the
debaters became rather heated and
thus more serious argument ensued.
The manner in which Mr. Kicker con-
Quoted the cross-examination of the
witnesses proved highly entertaining
to the spectators. Despite his foren-
sic abilities he was found guilty and
fined $25 and costs.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-02-27
Better Baking Demonstration to Be
Given

A series Of lecture demonstrations
on Better Baking will be delivered in
the second week of March by Miss
Lillian Bemis, the noted domestic
science expert, under the auspices of
the Parent Teacher Association of
Gardiner. The meetings will be held
in the high school auditorium.
Miss Bemis Is a graduate Of the
University Of Oregon, and of the Bos-
ton Cooking school, and speaks from
a wealth of practical experience in
domestic science work. For some
time she was on the editorial staff Of
Good Housekeeping" and also has
organized and managed several
cooking schools. She is now head Of
the school known as Better Baking"
and is giving demonstrations
throughout the State of Maine. The
full program will be announced later.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-02-27
Mrs. w. R. Pattangall
Speaks to c.. c..

Mrs. w. r. Pattangall Of augusta
spoke last evening before the Lou
don Hill Community Club, at the
Loudon Hill schoolhouse. Her
general subject was legislation
now pending in State and Nation.
she was clear. direct and forceful,
and an extremely interesting speak
er. Her talk was much enjoyed by
those privileged to hear it.
One of her first points -as in con-
nection with the Boosting Maine
movement. She suggested that one
OF the best ways for us all to do
this would be by using Maine pro-
ducts wherever possible. The sub
Ject OF taxation also came in for
attention. Mrs. Pattangall mention
ed the bill abolishing the Inheritance
tax which had its hearing last week,
also the gasoline tax and the pro-
posed legislation concerning bill
boards. She brought out very clear
~ the questions to be considered in
connection with these leasures.
Health and welfare measures also
claimed her interest. Under this
general head she took up a number
of interesting measures that have
either Just had their hearing before
the State Legislative committees are
or about to have such hearings. The
milk bill, the sterilization. bill, the
question of pay for the prisoners at
the Maine State prison, Thomaston,
the maternity bill, the child labor
bill We're among those that she con-
sidered in this connection.
Other matters of interest that she
took up were the hearing on the
primary law. and the regulations
suggested for the use of automo-
biles. She urged that all women in
terest themselves in these things.
The world, she said. was divided in
to three classes: those who think
for themselves, those who let some
che else think for them. and those
who do no thinking at all. She
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-02-27
| CLASS PARTS ARE
AWARDED THURS,
At GARDINER HIGH

! Merton Morse, a student Of the
Latin course at Gardiner High, has
been named valedictorian of the
! Senior class, 1t was announced at as
sembly Thursday by Principal c. f.
Taylor. The other class parts were
| announced as follows: Salutatory,
Herbert Lowell, End highest rank:
! grafton, Robert Hazard, 3rd highest
rank; class history for girls, Helen
! CASTOR, 4th highest rank; class
! prophecy, Ruth Carpenter; presenta-
1 ton of gifts. Elizabeth Cover and
John Daley; class essay, Archie Cole.
The class ode will be selected at a
meeting of the seniors to be held
| Monday afternoon at $50.
The announcement has met with
hearty approval. all of the students
having been prominent during their
four years at school. Complete ar
engagements have not yet been made
for the commencement exercises but
they will undoubtedly be along the
same lines as previous years.
At the same assembly, Principal
| Taylor announced the names Of those
students who were eligible to MEM
bership in the Gardiner High school
honor society. This society is afTili-
ated with the National Honor Society
and obtained its charter from the
latter organization. 1t was started
at Gardiner High two years ago, the
members Of the class of 1923 being
the first members.
Membership includes Is percent Of
the members of the senior class and
Is based on the requisites of schol-
arship, service, leadership and char
acter. As will be seen from these
requirements it is high honor to he
chosen a member of this society and
one which students work for during
their course in school. There are but
seven societies of this nature in the
State and Gardiner High was among
the pioneers in the movement. This
high school society corresponds to
the Phi Beta Kappa of college.
The members from the present
senior class are Merton Morse, Her
bert Lowell, Robert Hazard, Win
! field Lowell, Helen CASTOR, Ruth
Carpenter. Elizabeth Cover, John
Daley. Adelbert Danforth, Lloyd
Hickey.
The first meeting of this organiza-
ton was held Thursday and officers
elected as follows: President, Her.
bert LOWELL, vice president, Ruth
carpenter; secretary. Robert Haz-
gard: treasurer. Elizabeth Cover.
IN the near future there will be q
formal Initiation of these members
at long assembly some Wednes-
day morning. The organization has
special pin which the members are