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Putnam patriot., 1925-05-29
VETERANS GRAVES
 TO BE DECORATED
Flags and Flowers Will Mark the Spots Where Soldiers
 Lie Sleeping
Old Soldiers Will Dine at Inn Guests
 of Mrs. Hattie Miller

A committee of the Putnam Cham Der of Commerce, consisting of Presi- dent deCoudres. C. A. Boyce. C. l.. Padgett and Francis Metealf. acting with Dr. F.. F. Perry. George w Ba- ker. Arthur C. Keith and Arthur Tourtellotte. have made plans where by all soldiers graves in Putnam cem- eteries will be marked with new flags and flowers placed upon them Memor- ial Day.
 The committee appointed by the di- rectors of the Chamber of Commerce went forward with plans to see that graves were decorated and with no in tention of trying Co organize a parade or to secure q speaker for, for some unknown reason. there seems to be a lack of interest On the part of mem hers of patriotic organizations m the observance of Decoration Day.
 John M Corbett. county |. M. C. \ secretary, will furnish boys of the local |. NJ. C. A to assist in the dec oration. At nine o'clock Saturday morning the graves in St. Mary's eem- efery will be decorated. At ten O. eihek a wreath will be placed on the soldiers monument at the corner of Ring and Grove streets At 9.30 O. clock Grove Street cemetery will bs visited and graves decorated there.
 The hours have been fixed so that relatives and friends of soldiers maj be present at the time the ceremony oi decorating the graves takes place. Out lying cemeteries will also be cared for At the East Putnam cemetery, Rev John C. Stoddard, former pastor Q the Baptist church, will deliver an ad dress.
 Automobiles will be provided fo veterans. only eight or nine of whom are now living. The veterans will b entertained at dinner at the Putnam Inn by Mrs Hattie Miller.
Putnam patriot., 1925-05-29
RETURNS TO PUTNAM AFTER
 ABSENCE OF i2 YEARS

Edward silver" Lafiame. of Ar. cadia. California. is in Putnam calling on old friends and visiting three un- eles in the city.
 Mr. Lafame will be well remember. ed by those who were boys twelve or fifteen years ago. when he worked for the late N. k. Joy.
 Mir, LAilame has made a success in life. He left here, and Is not ashamed to tell of it. on few borrowed dollars. He drifted west and located in Cali fornia. and is now one of the leading and most influential citizens of Ar eadia. suburb of Los Angeles. He Is in the haberdashery business. but this is but side issue with him, as he has deait extensively in real estate and ae- quired fortune
 Mr. Latlame has come cast to sail from New York on the Leviathan. June l3. He has suite of rooms on the boat and letters of introduction Co it's officers His wife and his wife's mother will accompany him on tour of Europe lasting eight months.
Putnam patriot., 1925-05-29
PUTNAM PASTOR
 SAILS FOR ROME
Rev. Charles F. Bedard Joins Party on Pilgrimage to
 Holy See
Trip Abroad Will Last Nearly Three
 Months

Rev. Charles F. Bedard left Tues day afternoon by automobile for Springfield where he took train Tor Quebec. At Montreal he will join q party of pilgrims to Rome and the Holy See.
 The party will sail on the steamship Magnetic of the White Star line and the trip will take about three months.
 This IS Holy Year and since the first of January many such pilgrim ages have left this country Err Be dard is the first pastor from this sec ton Co make the pilgrimage
 kr. Bedard. since coming to Put nam has been an indefatigahle work CT in building up St Mary's parish and his parishiuners feel that the trip will be beneficial physically as well as spiritually The pilgrims will be re eeived by the Pope.
 Ff. Bcdard will visit his father and other relatives n Quebec before saii- iuE.
Putnam patriot., 1925-05-29
BLOW UP THEATRE
Was Easiest Way to Tear Down
 Wildwood Park Building

Two shots of dynamite were set of last evening about seven o'clock, and when the dust settled down the rustic theatre at Wildwood Park was nothing but mass of debris.
 The outdoor theatre at the lake was for a number of years a big attrac- ton and during the summer months travelling shows played week stands, drawing large crowds.
 The park and theatre at that time was managed and run by the trolley company For years the theatre has been abandoned and has been allowed to decay. The present owner, r. Sher- idan, decided to tear the building down After workmen had been en- gagged short time in ripping the woodwork to pieces it was decided to take the easier method and blow 1t up. The two charges of dynamite did the work in short order.
Putnam patriot., 1925-05-29
CLAIMS S14,5OO DUE HIM
 FROM UNCLES ESTATE
Adelard Mouir Says Nazaire Peloquin Owed Him Large
 Amount For Services
Built Victory Theatre Block Work
 ed on White Front

Adelard Mouir. local contractor. is seeking to recover SlA,5n0 from the estate of his uncle, the late Nazaire peloquin, also of Putnam. This was disclosed at short calendar session of the Superior court held in Willi- mantle, Tuesday, when arguments were made on motion to open a nom suit.
 The matter Is brought up on an ap, peal from probate on the di allowance of claim for Sl0.000 submitted to the administrator. David Flagg.
 II k alleged hy Mouir that ms un- ele promised to pay him as much as he could save over a contractors price in building the Victory Theatre build ing on Main street and remodeling and improving the White Front build ing on Pomffei street. both owned at the time by the uncle.
 Muuir alleges that he saved sl0,000 on she two buildings and that tho mon eg was never paid him. There is a further claim far s4 .5ua en promises alleged to have been made for advice gwen by Mnuir to his uncle. and other matters of detail.
 After the arguments Tuesday. Judge Allyn Brown took the file and reserved nis decision.
 Mouir is represented by Attorney Samuel B. Harvey of Nillimantic and the estate is represented by Attorneys ]. r. Carpenter and Charles L. Torrey of Putnam.
 The estate has reached the stage where it is ready for distribution. and there is upwards Ds SS0.000 h1 be ap- portioned to the heirs
Putnam patriot., 1925-05-29
COMMITTEE LOOKING UP AND BOOKING SUITABLE SITES.-WAS FACTOR IN GETTING EDWARD
 BLOOM CO. INC, TO COME TO PUTNAM
Will See Soldiers Graves Are ship
 Increasing Fast

meeting and the Chamber of Com meree will start it's new fiscal year, June first, with the largest member ship in it's history.
 To Observe Memorial Day
 The observance of Memorial Day was about to go by default. fhe American Legion stated that 1t was not in a position to do anything and suggested that the matter be taken up bv the Chamber of Commerce. While the work is more in line with a patri- otIc organization the directors felt that If no other organization would assume the work it was ready Co go ahead ana see that the graves of sol- alers were decorated Il was not deemed advisable to attempt par aue or to have q speaker but Il Was felt that puolic duty required that the graves m all cemeteries be de- eorated. To carry the plan into ef- feet committee was appointed to work m conjunction with eX-service men and members of other organiza- tions to carry out the plan. The com mittee is composed of President de- Coudres and Messrs. Padgett, Boyce and Metcalf.
 A. s. Macdonald was reelected secretary of the Chamber for the en- suing year.
 Assures Cooperation
 The directors noted with interest and pleasure the coming of the Ed ward Bloom Company Inc, and the secretary was instructed Co write the company assuring t of the Chambers support and cooperation within the Chambers limitations and activities and Mr Bloom was extended an I.I- vitation to meet with the directO. $ whenever it came about so that he could be in Putnam on a night when the directors met
 Mir. Vaughn reported that money received for the sale of peoples last Saturday would be turned over Co the 1 utnam Legion for Use in welfare work.
 The Putnam Chamber of Commerce is entering upon Ousy Year. It neeas the moral support of all cIti- zcus In addition to this 1t needs E large membership. Application to join will be received at any time by notifying the secretary. From a membership of a little over a hundred at the close of the fiscal year 1t is be- nsVed that the Chamber will enter the new year nearly 300 strong. There is a new life and a new energy dis tinetly manifest in the Chamber of Commerce and from this all of our citlzens will reap the benefit as the months go by.
Putnam patriot., 1925-05-29
PUMP ON NO. FIRE
 TRUCK ovERHAuLEn

The pump on No. 1 fire truck hAa been thoroughly overhauled by a reps from the company from which this piece of apparatus wac purchased A new hose has also been attached. Last Saturday morning the truck was run to the trench on Pom~ fret street and the pump tested. Fire Chief Ralph E. Thurston. states that the pump showed better than ea1a4 city. The first piece of motor drivsn fire apparatus purchased by the city is in excellent condition.
Putnam patriot., 1925-05-29

The fireman on the locomotive pull ing the State of Maine express was killed. the engineer was badly sealded, and a passenger was hurt. when the express was derailed in the Worcester railroad yard early this morning. ac- eording to reports brought down by on other trains.
 \ man who was an eyewitness told a Patriot representative that it ap- peared to him that the train split a switch. The engine toppled complete
Putnam patriot., 1925-05-29
DR. WRIGHT LEAVING
Dentist Here i3 Yesrs.--GoinH te
 Stafford Springs

ns. II. B. Wright ls leaving patasss after residence and dental practice in this city for the past thirteen years. Dr. Wright has purchased the prae- tee of the late Dr. Albert 0. Comins of Stafford Springs. Dr. Comins died SIX weeks ago and the office and prse- tice was sold by the executor of the es- tate.
 Since coming to Putnam Dr. Wright has built up large practice and has we'll established clientele He has spe- ciaHzed in X-Ray and exodontia and has followed closely the advancement and modern methods of the profession
 While Dr. Wright has already pur- chased the practice in Stafford Springs he will be in Putnam some tune longer until he can arrange Co close out his practice here and also secure suit able home in his new location.
Putnam patriot., 1925-05-29
MEMORIAL. SERMON
 ORGANIZATIONS INVITED

The First Baptist church of Put nam cordially invites all patriotic organizations to meet and worship with them next Sunday morning, May 3l. The pastor, Rev. Mir. Lockwood, will preach a sermon ap- propriate to Memorial Day. The public is invited to be present either as members of organizations or individually, all being eordi- ally invited.
Putnam patriot., 1925-05-29
Officers Arrest TtUO Young
 Burglars This Morning
FIREMAN ON STATE OF
 MAINE KILLED IN WRECK

ly over and the fireman lost his life The engineer. risking his own life to save his eab-mate. went into the en- zine and was badly scalded by hot wa ter and escaping steam. How badly he was injured is not known, as he was ordered removed Co a Worcester hospital.
 The train was south bound and left Worcester at l2a0 o'clock. If on time It's next stop would have been Web ster. The train is due in Putnam at 10.
Putnam patriot., 1925-05-29

The Putnam Chamber of Commerce was a factor Tn securing the Edward Bloom Company inc, to locate plant in iutnam. The company having bought a mill III the north end or the elt4. when lt will operate in the near t8IaHe, the Chamber ot Commerce IS issEtua a0out Tor olner new indus trles,
 N5adav evening, |. A. Boyee, treas uref. brought before the meeting a prospect The name ot the cOn- cef# was not uIvuIgeu put Mir. Boyce, wna as head of the Cafglll trust gg-Eany Vas also factor in secur- m zae Edward Bioom Company, Inc, ass4Hea the directors that the com paH# H5 had m mind Is large and wealthy concern ana IS loURtng Tor a site Co Dulld large plant. IL was immediately voted that the president appoint committee, of which Mr. bosee should De one member, to act wigH alm m seeing what could be Ob- talued m the way of a suitable site ana to further the attempt to get the concern to Putnam.
 The president has appointed Messrs Vaughn, Gilman and Metealf as the otner members Of the committee. Al re4ay the committee has been active and has found number of available sites One site can De had for no taIug. that IS, q citizen is willing to donate land to any enterprise that will erect factory here. The con- eefa Wll De informed of the commit lee activities and, whether success fui or not, nothing Is to be left un- done toward bringing this concern to Putnam.
 Membership Increasing
 One of the most pleasant reports lh# the directors have listened to ir eeral years was that rom the ga6 teams that had put in weeks had work securing new applications. * result of the missionary worN aeaa hy these enthusiastic eaHvassers fF new members were voted in by fHH directors betore the meeting ad- 5a4H4aa Much credit for the sue ee a due and was conceded to be a5=. 8e tBe energetic work of Walter x kine Mir. King started out early aHa gave great deal of time to edu- eatls eItlzens Us to the value and btaents Of the organization. He per. s0HaiIy turned in 69 applications. Iae membership drive has continued th.s week and will not close until tae meeting of the directors next Monday night IL is learned that there will be another substantial list of applications submitted at the next
Putnam patriot., 1925-05-29
MAYBASKET PARTY FOR
 MISS GERTRUDE LIZOTTE

Monday evening, May 25, Miss Gertrude Lizotte, year old daugh- ter of MT. and Mrs. Isaac Lizotte, had very nice Maybasket hung her at her home on Laurel street. After the "chase" the party enjoyed happy evening with games and refreshments. Those present were Rita Bernier. Rita Tetreault. Rita Lizotte, Juliette LaRose. Rhea St onge. Loretta St. Onge. Lorina Lizotte, Marie Jeanne Lizotte, Jeanette Benoit, Lillian Bi- beault and Elizabeth Dufault.
 Mir. and Mrs. Euclid Phaneuf en- tertained Mir. and Mrs. Walter Ledue of Pascoag, K. L. Thursday.
Putnam patriot., 1925-05-29
TO HELP HOSPITAL
Woman's Guild Making Annual Soli.
 citation Throughout County

The directors of the Woman's Guild of the Day Kimball Hospital are now engaged iu their annual soliciting throughout the county. The Guild has charge of the purchasing of the lin- ems of the hospital as well as all the sewing that is required, a very nee essary adjunct to the hospital work.
 Because of the general business depression the Hospital needs gener- ous contributions from all who are in q position to give. These solicitors cover the territory of Attawaugan, Ballouville, Brooklyn. Danielson, Day vile, Eastford, Pomfret, Abingdon, Putnam. Thompson. Nauregan and the Woodstoeks.
 Last year the donations amounted to about S750 in money and more than 600 useful articles.
Putnam patriot., 1925-05-29
ARCANUM CLUB
 REFLECTS OFFICERS

The adjourned annual meeting of the Areanum Club was held at the club house on South Main street, Wednesday, evening. James Rat- ferty was elected president, Louis N. Girsrd vice president, George Lewis Jr., collector and all of the directors and other officers reelected.
 The club is open to new members Is quarters are in excellent shape. There is wide piazza with awning for use during the summer months and the dues are small. Application for membership will be received by any club member
 Mrs. Charles l.. Torrey spent the daw fr Rnctop Thursday
Putnam patriot., 1925-05-29
Chamber Of Commerce After
 SiU More NeU Industries
STORES OPEN TONIGHT

Stores in Putnam will keep open tonight and will close all day to- morrow. Memorial Day.
Putnam patriot., 1925-05-29
TO GET VOTERS VIEW
 OF THE BUS LINE
Webster to Hold Special Town Meeting to Determine Att
 titude
Trolley Line Fighting For Removal
 of Competition

Two weeks ago The Patriot announc- ed the fact that the Worcester < Web ster street raiIway was trying to se- cure an injunction to stop the opera ton of the Acme bus line which oper- ates between Putnam and Worcester, with it's headquarters and terminal in Webster The selectmen of Webster were appealed Co by the railway com pany and it was stated that the com pany was losing it's business. the trav- cling public passing up the trolieys in favor of the bus.
 To Register Preference
 The selectmen of Webster have call ed special town meeting, to be held June :. when the matter of bus per mits will be placed before the voters that they may register their prefer enee in the matter. The seleetmen in- innate that they will be guided by the expressed wishes of the voters as Co whether a permit be. granted.
 The bus line Is operated by William C. Haggerty of Webster. and Is being we'll patronIzed. IL IS maintaining a schedule of d bus every two hours .a54 Putnam to Worcester and Mor- IEHACI AH I AAiAtlis nat AAAt 3AAiiANNNi7 cut Company's line from Putnam to Webster. ana the New Haven trains from Putnam e Worcester and way stations are suffering in proportion to the Worcester < Webster street rail way is evident. The bus Is the popu- lar mode of conveyance, and troueys and trans are carrying few passen- Fers.
 Large Investment
 Assuming that the Webster select men can interfere with inter- tate traf- fie hy refusing i permit Co the bus line, which seems questionable if such per mt was effectively refused II would mean a considerable loss Co Mir. flag z rty. who has invested s50,0 in pro viding the best possible coaches to ac- c0mmedate the public.
 In Webster Il IS considered certain that II the town votes Co allow bus per mits that the railway company will make application for such a permit and start a bus line of its own. Cur rent opinion in Webster Is that the voters will show their preference for the bus by large majority.
Putnam patriot., 1925-05-29

Mrs. E. ]. Msheu, Mrs. Euclid Phaneuf and Mrs. Prosper Vegiari spent the day in Woonsocket Monday.
Putnam patriot., 1925-05-29

Mrs. Charles l.. Torrey spent the day in Boston Thursday.
Seward daily gateway., 1925-08-26
MAJOR OLIVER TO MAkESUJRVEY OF
 SHELTER HARBOR
COL. STEESE CALLED EAST ON BUDGET HEARINGS-WlLL
 LEAVE NEXT MONTH
Meetings Grow In Interest
Local Chamber of Commerce Lunch Attended By Many Visitors
 from Queen City.

W. Rankin Good was the first speaker called upon at yesterdays luncheon and business meeting of the Seward Chamber of Commerce, held at the Seward Grill, and in re- sponse to Vice-President McMullen's invitation for a few remarks stated he considered it an honor to be priv-i leged to be a guest at a meeting among what he claimed to be the most hospitable people he had ever met. MT. Good halls from Los An geles where he has been engaged for the last eleven years in the print ing business, conducting at the pres ent time the largest plant in the United States west of Chicago.
 Mr. Good pointed out that in 1902 Los Angeles had population of 80,- 900, and today, 100000 is the cen sus count. This was not due to a gradual and natural growth but re- suited from the efforts of the Los Angeles Chamber of Commerce, to whom all credit is given for the re- markable growth of the Southern city. A consistent advertising plan was laid out and followed. This en-
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ance at the luncheon to which Mir Loveskin, former sugar planter of the Hawaiian Islands was also a guest, and was very much interest ed in hearing what MT. Loveskin had to say about the Mckinley Ma tional Park and the preservation ot wild game life, which MT. Loveskin proclaimed was one of the most valuable assets the Territory possess es. In this respect MT. Loveskin touched on MT. Evarts' hobby, which is wild game animals.
 The various Alaska Chambers should back up the Alaska Game Commission in fur stocking and re- stocking, for it is a matter of dol lars and cents to the entire Terri tory. A constructive program care fully followed out would result in Alaska producing in the neighbor hood of from $8,000,000 to s1o,000,
 
 900 annually. The resources of the country should be "mi1ked" and as an example of what various other States are doing in this matter 1T comparison to Alaska's output, he stated the annual fur output of the State and restrictions will in time reap a tremendous annual harves for the Territory. Quoting as ano ther example, MT. Evarts said fur companies operating in the Southern States of Louisiana had almost de pleted the muskrat stock. The com panies were kicked out and, accord ing to present figures, last years prdouction of muskrat fur exceeded
Seward daily gateway., 1925-08-26

braced the entire United States. MT. Good brought this fact before the att tention of the members for the sole reason of bringing home the fact that Seward should get behind some con- certed advertising plan, and adver- tise throughout the United States to the very possible limit. Provid- ing a systematic national advertising campaign is carried out, with ref erences to Seward, the reward will be amazing.
 Seward to me, is the most won- derful town in Alaska, and I pro- phecy that within a period of 20 years the largest city in the Terri tory will rise up, You have the real Gateway to Alaska here. When I recall Los Angeles harbor at San Diego, 20 miles away, in comparison with your Resurrection bay, and the tremendous natural resources which lay adjacent to and in the Interior, all which must at some time pass thru this port, your destiny is as- surred."
 PennsyIvanian Makes Talk.
 T. F. Penman of Scranton, Pa., was a guest at the chamber luncheon and responded to the invitation of MT. McMullen stating few people in the East know about this country. The included himself so he thought he would come and see for himself. Two things have come under his obser- vation which deserve more than a passing notice, he said One of these is the splendid hospitality evident everywhere in the Territory which is certainly quite a relief, he con- tinued, from the cold regions of his States where so much foreign ele- ment is located, and who are so un- like "our forefathers" In Alaska he has found real Americans, and as a whole, it is more like one large family, all friendly and helpful
 There appears to be great possi- bilities for the Territory, also great handicaps, MT. Penman said, which are hard to overcome. As he review ed Alaska's case all the country needs is advertising. Every tourist who visits Alaska will have some thing to say about their Northern travels when they return home. This is good advertising. MT. Penman also said he will have some won- derful tales to tell when he gets back home, about how he banned for gold, and found it, the fishing enjoy ed, the fine trip over the Richard son highway, the comforts and dis comforts, which as they came were enjoyed and above all, the magnif- cent mountain scenery. Ia conclu- sion, MT. Penman said it was an un- expected honor to be the chambers guest and it was a pleasure to have met with it's members.
 Hal c. Evarts Present.
 Once again the members of the Seward chamber had the pleasure of IJoJ ~ L,,,oc+r, ocoro,o o+ 4Lo 1x,ool,
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the total output of Canada. This in dollars and cents.
 Tourists Better Than Wheat
 The Alaska tourist season is limit ed to probably three months, MT. Evarts continued, and in order to cause an immediate increase to this profitable crop, he said he felt quite confident and certain that two or three large special steamers could be filled with Southern reservations very easily, providing the price was not exorbitant. This season has brought forth the fact many people
Seward daily gateway., 1925-08-26
CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING

FOR SALE-Fruit Jars. J. L. Graef. SALESMEN caalling on Drug, Candy and Grocery Trade to sell new hit Grab Box" Quick seller. Arland & Co.,, 533 So. Wabash Ave, Chicago.
Seward daily gateway., 1925-08-26
Join the Chamber or Commerce.

Join Urbach's Circulating Library, 15c to read a late book. If
Seward daily gateway., 1925-08-26

WANTED-Two experienced hard rock miners. Do not apply unless we'll recommended. See Ned Smea- ton, Hotel Saward. If
Seward daily gateway., 1925-08-26
Hal G. Evarts Present.

Once again the members of the Seward chamber had the pleasure of Hal G. Evarts' presence at the lunch con and, quite naturally, he was
 called upon to "do his stuff" MT. Evarts said he was beginning to feel- like he was a resident of Seward. He called to mind his last attend.