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Putnam patriot., 1925-09-25
COAL STRIKE BOOST
 GAS AS COMING FUEL
Connecticut Gas Companies Not
 Hit by Tie-up.

Because of the fact that manufae- .ured gas is made from hifuminous or soft coal and not from anthracite. the gas companies In Connecticut will not he greatly infected by the strike which has developed as result of The disagreement of the mine owners and laborers The strike ia entirely confined Go the anthracite fields and while there Is small shortage of hltuminous coal gas companies throughout the state have been able 10 secure their usual supply
 This condition was also true in the strike situation in 1929 when the en- lire country suffered from lack of hard iuel Al that time. the output of manufactured gas in Connecticut increased greatly. for f was used con. siderahly in house heating and manu. 1 lecturers were beginning to adopt it ss an industrial heating fuel With | no sign oi peace in view Tn the pres l sni strike. the Connecticut Commit. 1 lee on Public Service Information has l predicted that the use of gas for heat Ing will develop 70 m even greater extent 'his winter than it did during The winter of 1929
Putnam patriot., 1925-09-25
SMALLEST POTATO CROP e
spud. This Year Will Probably Bring
 Good Prices

The following regarding the un. usually small potato crop eminates from Storrs:
 That potato prices this winter are likely to be high as n result of the short crop. which according Co gov ernment forecasts is the smallest, with one exception, in twentv-four years. was the statement here of Fred V. Waugh, extension economist of the Connecticut Agricultural college. Mir. Waugh's accurate predictions on po- tato prices in the past have attracted much attention and his remarks are of interest to potato growers of this and other states.
 The Connecticut crop has this year been good. which puts the potato growers of this state in particularly strong position if Mr. Wangh's nreAic tions materialize. The increased DO. tato plantings on tobacco land iu tho Connecticut valley are to certain ey tent responsible for the larger crop in this state this year
 Mir. Wnugh'g statement follows "The September forecasts made bS the T. S Department of Horticulture indicate q probable production ef al most exactlv three bushels per ner son in the United States. Since la0l there has been only one year with lower per capita production. and tha was 1916 when we had 4 production of 29 bushels per person In 1911 w had another vear of low production there beine about bushels uef nei son of potatoes grown in this countr'
Putnam patriot., 1925-09-25
SOCIAL WORKERS COUNCIL
 ORGANIZES FOR SEASON

The first meeting of the season by 6he social workers council of New London and Windham counties was held Tuesday at q luncheon meeting at Sellas Spa. Norwich. pr Bryan presided
 Officers were elected as follow President. Miss Betsy Mitchell. vic, president. Mrs. s. r. Scheuk. spcrc. tary. Miss Kate Mackenzie; treasurer Mrs Nancy Kroner; recording secre. tauy, Miss lfma Hutzler
 The president appointed the chair man of committees as follows; Pro. gram. Miss Adella T. Rombold; mem bership, Miss Dora Brinker;; press Miss Julia Corcoran, social, Mis-. Geneva Smith; legislation, Miss Olive Rockwell
 The speaker of the afternoon was Charles F.. Dow nf Hartford. com missioner of the bureau of child wei fare. who spoke upon Community Re snonsihiities Regarding Juvenil, l Courts and Child Welfare
 II Was announced that Miss Joyce Crosby former president, has takef up other work this year
Putnam patriot., 1925-09-25

FULL-SIZE BALLOON TIRES - For which the steering gear, lenders and even the body lines are specially designed
 AUTOMATIC SPARK CONTROL - No spark lever on steering wheel, but:
 SAFETY LIGHTING CONTROL - On the steering wheel, at the drivers finger tips.
 IMPROVED oNE-PIEcE WIND SHIELD - Automatic windshield cleaner, weatherproof visor, rear-view mirror, cowl lights, extension lamp, and cowl ventilator.
 co-INcIDENTAL LOCK - To ignition and steering wheel. which serves to reduce the theft insurance rates - single key oper- ates this lock as well as that on the door and the clever device on the spare-tire carrier.
 COMPLETELY MACHINED CRANK SHAFT - To obtain perfect engine balance and thus reduce vibration to a minimum.
 There onfy fso esrs manEfaefured on inc one proff basis: Sfsdsbsksr in the fine COT field, and ths Ford tn the io- priced field oniy in these fso eases does one eompany IT ifs plants make all bodies. all engines all elHsehes. steering gears d. ferenia springs, gear sets, gray iron castings and drop forgings.
 Come in and see this Rrougham. You will find 1t the same fine car as before the price reduction.
Putnam patriot., 1925-09-25
WEDDINGS
Te.r..uIt-Brodenr

A quiet and pretty fall wedding took elace Monday morning at St. Mary's church at 6.30. when Miss Yyonne Bro deur. daughter of Mrs. Mabel Labonte of Lee street. was united in marriage to Frank Tetreauit. son of Mr. and Mrs. Francois Tetreault of Railroad street. by Rev. W. Arthur Routhier. Miss Brodeur had as her maid of hon or. Mrs. Arthur Tetreault. and the groom was attended by his brother, Ar thur Tetreault.
 A pansy eolored gown with hat to match was worn by the bride. and she carried q shower bouquet of white bridal roses. The maid of honor wore a beige and green striped dress and a pansy colored hat. Her shower bou- quet was of tea roses.
 After the ceremony a reception was held at the home of the groom 8 par ents. where many friends and relatives gathered to give their best wishes to the couple. A buffet lunch was served and the many gifts received by the bride were on display.
 Returning from their wedding trip. which will be spent in Hartford Mir. and Mrs. Tetreault will make their home for a while with the grooms' parents.
Putnam patriot., 1925-09-25
ENSIGN RAFFERTY TALKS
Tells of i7, 900 Mile Trip on Bat
 tleship Utah

The speaker at the Wednesday luncheon Of the Putnam Rotary Club was Ensign William Raf- fefty of the U. s. Navy. son of NIT. and Mrs. William r. Raf- ferty. Grove street
 Every American citizen is in- terested in Uncle Sans navy and the twenty minute talk of Ensign Raferty was one of the most Illuminating that the club has listened to.
 The speaker took his audience from the Gharlestown navy yard to South America and back, over a i7.000 mile trip. The trip lasted from Decembe- to March and was made on the battleship Utah.
 h the short period allotted him Ensign Rafferty described graphically life at sea on a bat tleship carrying 60 officers and 100 enlisted men. On board was General Pershing and a commission bound for South America on a mission for the [. S. Government, which made the voyage of greater importance.
 \ description of some of the southern ports was interestingly given and a battle between two whales. that Ensign Rafferty saw just as he was coming off watch. was a thrilling story of the sea
Putnam patriot., 1925-09-25
PLANS FOR DEDICATION
 ARE MOVING FORWARD
TRAINS BACK TO
 STANDARD TIME

Changes in the running time of trains on the \. r., \. H. & H. railroad will take effect Sunday morning at 2.0l q. m.. when rs- turn js made to standard time. Practically all trains will be run one hour later.
 The State of Maine Express leaving New York at TOO p. m. daily via Hartford. Willimantic and Putnam will be re-routed via New London and Norwich, mak- ing regular stops at Stamford. South Norwalk. Bridgeport. New Haven, New London, Norwich and Putnam nOrthbound and south bound at Putnam, Norwich, New London, New Haven and Bridge port. arriving in New York as at present.
 Bar Harbor and Rockland trains are discontinued.
Putnam patriot., 1925-09-25

Probably many farmers in the state remember the remarkably high prices of potatoes in 1911 and 1916.
 The average per capita production in recent years has been about 3 2 bushels. The report for this year in- dicates that We will be short over one half bushel for each person in the country 4 reduction of the supply to this extent is bound to have it's effect on prices. Al the present time prices are depressed which is due to increased shipments from late pro- dueing states such as Maine and Min nesota, which were encouraged to dig early by the high prices al the be- ginning of the season. These low prices should be only temporary, how ever and as soon as the digging sea son is over we should see an increase in prices"
Putnam patriot., 1925-09-25
PUTNAM TAXES IN
 CRASH AT ATTAWAUGAN

Two Putnam taxs one driven by Roderiek Miller the other by Girard MeHisette. came together Monday morning. at the forks of the road about 4 mile below Attawaugan vii. lace
 Both drivers take mill hands from ler was returning from Goodyear and Norisette was on his way Co Daniel son
 tt is said that tho accident was caused bq Merisette annlyinv his hrates causing his ear to skid into N1lerts machine which was consider ahle damaged and had to be lowed to Putnam.
 Morisctfe was arrested and fined for a violation of rules of the road
Putnam patriot., 1925-09-25
1000 PER CENT INCREASE

During the last ten years. indus. rial use of gas has increased 1000 per cent and herein chiefly lies the reason for rapid increase in consump ton New uses for gas heating are constantly being evolved and are re- sronsibie Co A large extent for the upward curve in consumption.
Putnam patriot., 1925-09-25
GAS GOING STRONG

With the advent of autumn and an anthracite shortage In prospect. on. ternrlsing salesmen who specialize in gas heating apparatus have discarded he idea Of spring being the best time 70 sell and have iuaugurated an active Tall campaign.
Putnam patriot., 1925-09-25
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Miss Anita Cote. daughter of Jo- seph Cote of Providence street, and William Durand. son of Mir. and Mrs. G. M Durand of Battey street, were married Monday morning at o'clock at St. Mary's church. The ceremony was performed by Rev. Adrian Dyke. man, who also celebrated the nuptial high mass The maid of honor was Miss Rita Cote. sister of the bride. and Michel Libernoche was Mir. Dur. and's best man.
 \ very pretty gown of white silk crepe and a white tulle veil caught with orange blossoms was becomingly worn by the bride. and her shower bouquet was of white bridal roses and lilies of the valley The maid of honor wore an apricot colored dress with picture hat to match. She car ried an arm bouquet of carnations.
 Miss Elizabeth Byrne played the organ during the ceremony and the mass was sung by Miss Louise Maheu Dr. and Mrs. A. E. Parent and Emile Laieunesse.
 They left immediately after the ceremony for their wedding trip to Bristol. Hartford and other places in Connecticut.
 Saturday evening a reception is to be given by Mr and Mrs Durand at C. A C. Hall, on Providence street for their many relatives and friends
Putnam patriot., 1925-09-25
Brunelle-Lavigne e

h the presence of friends and re- latives Miss Fabiola Laviene. daugh- ter of Mir. and Mrs. Alfred Lavigne formerly of Putnam. and John L. Bru- nelle, son of Mrs. John Bruneile of South Barre. Massa were united in marriage in Our Lady of the Rosary church of Clinton. The bride was Il graduate of the Warren High school and has been in the employ of the Rieelow and Hartford Carpet Co. of Clinton, The groom is employed as n mechanic.
 About forty guests were present at the wedding, coming from New York Hartford, Putnam, Boston. Barre and Glbertvlle. Many beautiful gifts were received including an electric lamp. cut glass. silverware, furni- ture and money in gold
 On their honeymoon trip they vii visit relatives in Putnam. going from here to New York and the Niagars Falls. Returning they will visit ths vroom's home in South Barre. Mass They will reside in West Berlin. Mass. in the home of Mir. and Mrs. Alfree Lavigne.
Putnam patriot., 1925-09-25
Evenlno seheois.

The first successful evening schools in this country were established about the middle of the Nineteenth century. although an attempt without perma- nent results was made in New York ln 1884.
Putnam patriot., 1925-09-25

When sand dunes are encountered in the Sahara Desert. travellers in automobiles are required to lav nets under their cars to secure traction Frequently it takes thirty hours to go ,500 feet.
Putnam patriot., 1925-09-25

F. English of the Congregational church who spoke comforting words to those present. The bearers were two brothers, William and Ernest Bur- ton and William Capwell and Nelson Tewgood. Her mother, daughter, three brothers and a sister survive.
 Sportsmen of England who origi- mated trap shooting used live pigeons instead of the clay disc now in vogue.
Putnam patriot., 1925-09-25
OBITUARY
Mrs. Eva Corbin

Funeral services for Mrs. Eva Cor. bin were held Tuesday afternoon at 2 o'clock at the undertaking rooms of Newton A. Ballard. South Main street. Following the service burial was in Grove Street cemetery. The service was conducted by Rev James
Putnam patriot., 1925-09-25
Ones Best rrisnds

It is the people who utter the bro mldes and platitudes that are prob ably ones best friends. They are sin cere and unchangeabse.
Putnam patriot., 1925-09-25

INCREASED volume of sales-founded on Il Studebaker's policies of one-proft manu- facture. and no yearly models-made 1t pos sible 10 reduce the price of this Special Six Brougham by Sl00.
 Here is a car that will appeal to buyers who seek unusual distinction of appearance with economy.
 Many of the superiorities of this one-profit Brougham are hidden until revealed by thou sands of miles of usage. You can't see the fine workmanship and materials inside the engine and body which give excess mileage But here are some things that you can check against competitive cars to satisfy yourself tha; this is Stakeholder of the same fine quality as before the price eut--a Stakeholder more up to date than the newest yearly models.
 The body is laequered with satin black top. Oval rear-quarter windows, smartly tilted. and black landau top braces, enhance it's appearance. There are four wide doors and both seats are full width.
 WOOL oLSTERY-Drable.
 INSTRUMENTS-Ine s-day clock, gasoline gauge, Speedometer, oil pressure gauge and ammeter. in single grouping under glass, on beautiful silver-faced dial
New Britain herald., 1925-04-17
ESCAPES KIDNAPPERS
American, Captured By Mexican
 Bandits, Makes Good His Escape
 and Gets Into Texas.

Fl Paso, Texas, April 17.-W. j.. Cooper, who was kidnapped Satur- day in Chihuhua, Mexico. and held for 5000 pesos ransom by bandits, arrived here yesterday with his wife and left for their home in Milwau- kee. Cooper wore a bandage over his right eye, which was scratched by a pice of glass when the bandits fired upon their automobile and broke the wind shield.
 Cooper told how he was kidnapped and carried into the mountains and finally escaped.
 Mir. and Mrs. Cooper, Mir. and Mrs. J. A. E. Reynolds and chauffeur were travelling Saturday by automo- bile near La Bouquilla, Chih., when they were fired upon five times without warning, Cooper said. The car was stopped. After considerable wrangling the bandits agreed to hold Cooper as hostage and allow the others to go after the five thousand pesos ransom.
 Cooper was placed on a horse and the bandits headed into the hills. Early next day he slipped into an arroyo and escaped, He had got back to the automobile and was starting the machine before he no- ticcd he could not see out of his in- jurcd eye.
 Troops are on the trail of the bandit gang.
New Britain herald., 1925-04-17
Former Town Officer
 Held as EmbeZzler

White Plains, N. Y. April IT, John Frederick Strong, an engineer and former police commissioner for the village of Harrison, N. Y., today entered plea of not guilty to an in- dictment containing three charges of grand larceny from the village funds during his official incumbency last fall The total amount avoWed 10 have been embedded is $5,l75.
 Strong was general manager of the commissary department during the building of the Panama Canal by the United States.
 The village authorities charge that Strong had converted to his own use money he obtained on checks which had already been signed by two oth- CT police commissioners, Hugh J. Chisholm. wealthy paper manufac- turer and Barton Reed, real estate broker. Strong left Harrison seV- eral months ago after resigning his post, but returned to face the charges, Strong was arrested and re- leased under $3,000 bail which was continued today. No date for his trial has been set.
New Britain herald., 1925-04-17
OPPOSE GUARDIANS
Both Hughes and Sagcl Are Ac- cepted by Court Despite Objec- lions of Estate.

Los Angeles, April l7,-Dcscrip- ton of Rupert Hughes. novelist and motion picture director. as "an atheicst and no fit person to con trol the education Of d minor" has failed 10 prevent the appointment of Hughes as joint guardian with Conrad Nagel for lS-year- old Mar shall Erlcksen, brother of Lucille Ericksen baby starr of the films who died here Il few weeks ago,
 Attorneys for Samuel Ericksen the youths father in opposing the Hughes -Nagel application for guar dianship papers, cited a magazine article recently written by Hughes entitled Why 1 quit going to church" and argued that Nagel is q motion picture actor and too busy , to act us guardian.
 The court named Erickson ad- ministrator of Lucille's $50,0O0 es- tate and named Nagel and Hughes joint guardians of Marshall
 Before Lucille's death, Hughes testified. she and her brother asked Nagel and himself to take charge of their affairs to protect them from their father" who had been i divorced by their mother in 1917.
New Britain herald., 1925-04-17
City Items
.Gulbransen player pianos at Morans'

|Gulbransen player pianos at Morans' --adV. N
 Mrs. Fannie Bernstein of New York city,. a former teacher in the local public schools, is visiting her brother. Dr. William Leiken, of Francis street. Mrs. Bernstein is now at the head of summer camp in Maine.
 George Podlasek of 252 Farming lon avenue, has arrived home after five months tour of Europe. He plans to revisit Poland in July.
 Seed Potatoes are cheap this year. Certified Green Mountains and some other varieties sS.50 for II peck sack. c. w. Lines Company, Tel 691. --advt.
 Mrs. Emma Berg of Highland street is expected home from Florida in few days,
 Home cooked luncheons. Crowell's. ---advt.
 Lieutenant Leslie W. Arnold. one of the world fllers, will address members of Aziz Grotto at Grotto hall this evening.
 Hats greatly reduced at the French Hat Shop, S7 w. Main. Prof. Bldg. -adVt.
 Officers of the New Britain Y. NJ. H. A.. will be elected at meeting this evening.
 Victrolas. Pianos. Radio at Morans, --advt.
 Herbert Webster Of Lake Court is reported as having rallied from a blood transfusion operation at the Hartford hospital. Mir. Webster's condition is serious.
 Joseph w. Roche of Union street, New Britain representative of the Hartford Coufant, underwent an op- craton for appendicitis at the New Britain General hospital this morn ing. The operation was performed by Dr. George W. Dunn.
 Mr. and Mrs. Michael Kelly of I116 Black Rock avenue are receiv- ing congratulations on the birth of a son.
 All members of Unity Rebekah lodge having parts in initiation work will attend d meeting at ]. o. o. r. hall at 7 o'clock tomorrow evening
 A son was born at the New Brit. ain general hospital last night to MT and Mrs. John Parsons of Slater road and a daughter was born to Mir and Mrs. Samuel Schneider of 5E Vance street.
 According to word received from Paris yesterday, Cyril Cullen, a loca' youth who has gained distinction as sculptor, Is recovering from g severe illness with pneumonia in the : American hospital there. John w. Thompson, 91 Oak street reported to the police last night that , his bicycle had been stolen.
 A still alarm yesterday afternoon was answered by Engine Co. 3. fol a fire in a fence at the corner o Broad and High streets. The dam age was slight
New Britain herald., 1925-04-17
FACES NEW CHARGE
WorthinGton, Chicago's "WOlfe oi LaSalle Street" Dying, Again + Accused

Los Angeles April 17-John W Warrington. Wolf of LaSaUe street." of Chicago, believed to be dying here in the face of a penitcn- tary sentence imposed for fraudu- lent operations in the east, today was charged with cmbezzlement of $50,- 000 in connection with brokerage house operations in Los Angles, and shortly afterwards disappeared.
 The indictment alleges that Wor- thington had backed Ba1entine X Company of Los Angeles with $25,- GOO worth of stolen bonds. believed 10 have been part Of the loot of a Chicago mail robbery.
 It charges that Worthington and Samuel F. Balcntine had engaged in bond juggling conspiracy here which had resulted in the embezzlement by them of $50,000.
 The charge contained eight counts
 Worthington disappeared when the fresh charges of embezzlement wort laid against him and could not be located in his usual haunts.
New Britain herald., 1925-04-17
STOECKEL UPHOLDS
 O'CONNELL PERMIT
(Contlnued from First Page,l

thls application comes un on m existing state of facts so lar as tho State Of Connecticut is concerned under which Mossrs, n, W. and J. J, O'Conuell are duly in possession of the certificate of safety In mak- ing the inspection apparently the inspectors took into considerations:
 That there had been for a long time past curb station al this par tcuar point and that by the in- stallatton of a 'driye-in' station un- der this application the curb sta ton which had previously existed would be eliminated, They also made measurements and considered the traffic in connection with the proposed location, so that their de- cision to authorize the moving of the pump in accordance with tho application of the Mcssrs, O'Connell and the granting of the certificate of safety Of the department takes the whole traffic condition into con- sidcration to the effect that the To- cation would be such as not to im- peril the safety of the public and was made with a full knowledge and after study Of conditions,
 The application forthwith brought on rcmonstrancc, so- called. signed by many petitioners, set forth several arguments which. so far as the department of motor vehicles Is concerned while they might he perfectly cogent for other purposes, could not be considered. One was the multiplicity Of stations in this place. Another was the ef- feet upon real estate The depart ment then informed the petitioners that location case might only be considered within the Jurisdiction of the department on appeal from it's inspectors. on a safety basis, The foregoing is skeleton of the his tory of the case as it appears to the commissioner, leading Up 10 the sit nation where after a definite remon. strance setting up bad safety con. ditions, the department, through 1t! hearing inspector, Melvin F. Snow held 8 hearing on the date herein before set forth. At said hearing. II the opinion Of the commissioner there was no evidence new to thu department introduced which woult prove the location unsafe within tn meaning of the statute. Such evi dence relative to safety in traffic q did appear seems to indicate tha the location is safe. Therefore tn original decision of the inspector al lowing the certificate of the depart ment is sustained and confirmed.
 "ROBBINS B. STOECKFT,
 "Commissioner of Motor Vehicles.
New Britain herald., 1925-04-17
DO RUSHING BUSINESS
Regina Wet Goods Stores Find Ca pacities Taxed by Influx of The Thirsty People.

Regina, sask. April 17,--A steady stream of customers visited liquor stores yesterday in provincial cities following the opening by the pro- vincial government of the stores un- der q new liquor law,
 The stores opened at II d, m, in Regina and Moosejaw there was no confusion. The buildings were soon crowded and continued so until closing time. In Saskatoon the rush for liquor was heavy near the clos ing hour. Two intoxicated persons were arrested.
 The town of Yoillton was given a special concession. All cities in the province have the privilege of sell ing liquor in bottles from stores con trolled by the provincial government