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White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1925-07-10
CELEBRATION the 4TH
PLEASES LARGE CROWD

The Fourth of July celebration
drew an exceptionally large crowd
and the program was carried out with
gave concert en- the street from 10:-
80 until IL and this was followed by
an interesting address by Rev. Atche-
SON on Universal Peace" A couple
of hours were taken up with picnic
dinners and the sport program be-
gan about 2 o'clock. In the auto egg
race. Wright Wiehl won first and
Cecil Borden second. Donald Wheeler
was the winner in the boys thee and
Adelaide Kolar the winner in the
girls race. In the free-for-all race,
Paul Austin won first and Harry
Coleman second prizes. In the nail
driving contest for women Mis-. ]. A.
Johnson won first and Mrs. A. S.
Kennard, second. A crowd that filled
the sidewalk en- both sides of the
street for two blocks witnessed these
contests. The tug of war was pulled
off on the ball grounds, Hanford
winning over White Bluffs. This was
followed by the ball game, which was
won by White Bluffs over Hanford
by scots of 4 to 3. The big dance in
the high school auditorium ended the
festivities of the day.
Only two features on the program
failed. The wind that was blowing
was too strong for Andy Gump to
make his balloon ascension altho an
attempt was made, but the balloon
burned up. The clown band failed to
arrive, having missed train connec-
tons somewhere. Otherwise every
thing was lovely and every one had
a good time.
These were several picnic dinners
in the community, one OH the r. d.
Barge lawn. another down under the
trees near the ferry landing and sew
eral smaller ones in the valley.
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1925-07-10

| The boa7d of county commissioners
! of Benton County has before it nov
the proposition Of building a court
house. The attention of the board
has been directed to this need in a
communication from the Prosser Com
f1,nrity Club, filed with the board on
Monday. The communication sets up
) the contention that the present quart
ers, that have been rented by the
county for years. are inadequate and
unsafe and in the interest of economy
urges that the county provide it's
own building. While the petition Of
fers no financial plan and does not
mention the size or cost of the court
house, members of the Prosser Com.
munity Club who aae behind the
movement say they have no extrava-
CANT ideas. as to size and cost and are
willing to leave those matters entirely
up to the Judgment Of the commits
sicners. The county owns a site in
P:osser, having bought block in a
nice location several years ago. The
question is entirely up to the board
The financial condition of the county
is such that they can build court
llCQSG W1lCACVCA lhSy tl1iiih ~ 10 iCCo-
ed. The members of the board, how
ever, are said to be open minded on
the question and are willing to be
guided entirely by what they believe
are the wishes and desires of the res
idents and taxpayers.
Those behind the movement for a
court house are laying their cards on
the table. A committee consisting of
w. S. Jenkins, E. r. Wells, T. e.
Rl.bckhausen and r. E. Wise of the
Prosser Community Club visited all
the communities in the county the lat
ter part of last week and advised the
citizens Of their intention to file the
petition, so as to give those opposed
an opportunity to be heard.
So far as this newspaper is able to
gauge the sentiment in this commune
ity. large. majority of the residents
will look with favor on the building
of court house now, providing the
cost is kept within bounds. Time
was when this sentiment was diff
ferent, but Kennevtick has had it's
chance and failed, and likewise Ben
ton City, and there is nothing in
sight to indicate that the population
will shift within the next ten years
at least, if ever, that could move the
county seat nearer the geographical
center of the county.
Almost from the creation of the
county, the county seat question has
been bone Of contention. For years
the county was divided into two hos
tile camps that have probably, direct
ly and Indirectly, cost the taxpayers
enough money to build two or three
court houses. It has entered into
every campaign with the result that
it has been difficult to elect officers
ON their merits but each candidates
chances of election rested more on
his standing with either one or the
other camps.
In another and probably larger
sense, the elimination of the county
seat question will have tremendous
ly beneficial influence on county at
fairs in that it will permit the whole
county to work as a unit for things
beneficial to the county, such as state
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1925-07-10
COMPANY GETS PROPOSAL

Alex McConnachie, one of the mem
bers of the committee having in
charge the litigation and attempted
settlement for the Hanford water
right owners. was in Seattle the lat
ter part of last week and discussed
with Attorney Carroll B. Graves the
tc,ms Of the settlement proposed by
the water right owners, which had
been sent to Judge Graves few days
previous. Judge Graves told Mr.. Nc
Ccnnachis that he would present the
proposed settlement to Elmer L.
Todd sometime the first of this week
and would advise the committee of
the outcome of the conference as
soon as something definite was de-
cided
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1925-07-10
REALLY SURPRISED

Sunday afternoon Rev. l.. c. Krug
was given surprise on the occasion
Of his birthday. Just as he was about
to make call for the afternoon the
members of his lgregation and also
friends drove into the yard and the
Reverend was kept at home. The
surprise was complete. The hours
were spent in pleasant conversation,
music. singing and number Of the
men had few games Of horse shoe.
At 6 o'clock the ladies served sand
witches, cake, coffee and ice cream.
After this all departed for their
homes with the assurance of having
spent pleasant afternoon. A nice
little purse was handed to the Rcver-
end as a memorial vt the occasion.
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1925-07-10
DEATH OF DR.. NOVEL

David Zerwekh ssceived a message
from Olympia Tuesday night telling
him of the death there at 6p. m.
that day of DR.. ]. w. NOVEL;. The
news of DIR. Mowell's death was not
unexpected as he has been in criti.
cal condition for some time. Death
was due to cancer. DR.. NOVEL; has
been connected with the valley in a
financial way since 1907, being one
Of the original stockholders Of the
White Bluffs Irrigation company and
developed the orchati north of towr
that was cared for by A. r. Spragu,
until Mr.. Sprague's death few year,
ago, since which time 1t has been ir
charge of David Zerwekh. DR.. Novel
had many friends at White Bluffs
who will be sorry to hear of his
death.
T. ]. Holmes left ThuDday Of Las
week for iis home in Seattle aftei
spondine few weeks with friends i;
White Bluffs.
Putnam patriot., 1925-04-10
DR. PHILLIPS SPEAKER
 AT ROTARY MEETING

Dr. K. T. Phillips was the speaker at the meeting of the Rotary club Wednesday noon. Dr. Phillips spoke on life insurance examination, telling the club members the significance of every question on the form, and a little about how the insurance com panies determined whether or not a man is good risk.
 At the business meeting 1t was re- ported that the attendance contest which has been running in the club for several weeks has ended in tie. both sides having made perfect re- cords. Pressure of business has fore ed several absences, but all have been made mp by attendance at meetings of other clubs, some of which requir ed special trips. One member sug- gested that the club appoint reso- lutions committee to draw up set of resolutions complimenting itself The members were invited to attend the ladies night program of the Nor wieh club to be held at the WauregaR hotel. Norwich. os the evening of Wednesday, April 22.
Putnam patriot., 1925-04-10
HANGS IN THE BALANCE
Fate of Local Legion Post Soon to Be
 Decided

A short time ago Anselm Mayotte Post of the American Legion attempt cd to have meeting after lapse ot year but was unable to do so be- cause of the lack of quorum. At that time the few who did attend paid dues for 1925, with the understanding that unless it least ten of the ex-ser- vice men in Putnam who are eligible for membership paid their 1925 dues to the finance officer, Whitman Daniel son. within a week or two. thuse who had paid would get refunds and the Post would remain inactive throughout the year. To date only six have maid their 1925 assessment Co Mir. Daniel son, and unless at least four others come forward within few days. the money paid in will be returned.
 In this event the Post may be called upon to turn over to the state fund of $500 which 1t has to apply toward permanent memorial here. The ob- servation of Memorial Day. Armistice Day, and other holidays would have to be left in other hands. if they were to be observed at all.
Putnam patriot., 1925-04-10
POLICE SEIZE BEER.
 WINE, ALCOHOL, CIDER
U. $. MAY OWN MORE
 PUTNAM REAL ESTATE

The United States government may soon own more Putnam real estate. People who pass along Grove street have noticed that the retaining wall that keeps the property of the State of Connecticut, or the city or town of Putnam, which ever may have legal title to that part of Grove street abutting the corner lot that was pur- chased by the federal postoffice depart ment as a possible site for a postoffice, is about to topple over. If it topples it will topple toward the governments land and allow a part of the real es- tate supported by the wafi to slide on to the lot of the U. s. A. Apparently the wall has been weakened by water finding its way in back of the stones. Whose business is 1t to make repairsg In all probability the government would not listen to it, and if an appro- priation aame up in the senate some bloc would get to work and by the time the money was voted, or the bill turned down, the stones in the wall would be moss covered.
Putnam patriot., 1925-04-10
VANDALS DESTROY WORK
 ON FISHER BUNGALOW
Tear Down Wall and Frames and Let Water Run In the
 Cellar
Work Resumed and Guard Will Prob
 ably Be Hired

workmen engaged in building the foundation of the bungalow of Ed ward Fisher on the site of the former Wheaton homestead on the top of Oak HilI found all the work they had done had been torn down when they arriv- ed to begin work, Wednesday morn- ing During Tuesday night some per son or persons had pushed over the nortion of brick wall that had been constructed, torn out the window frames. torn down the batter boards and allowed the water from a hose to run all night in the cellar.
 The matter was reported to the po- lice who made an investigation. From he tracks about the place it does not look like the work of boys as the foot urints are all of good size. The po- ice. workmen and MT. Fisher are al a loss how to account for the work heinz ruined. It may have been done bv someone to injure Mir. Fisher or inc contractor, or it may have been a plain act of meanness.
 The placing of watchman while the work is in progress is being con sidered to prevent any further such acts on the part of the vandals.
Putnam patriot., 1925-04-10
MEETING OF COUNTY DOCTORS
 TO BE HELD AT WILLlMANTIC

Putnam physicians have received notices of the l32nd annual meeting of the Windham County Medical So- ciety, to be held al the Hotel Hooker, Millimantic, on Thursday, April Id, with dinner at i2.S0 o'clock. The business and scientific programs will follow the dinner. There will be re- ports of the various officers. trans action of necessary business and the nomination and election of officers for 1925.
 The scientific program is as fol- lows: "The Dick Test for Scarlet Fever" Dr. Willard knowlton, Hart ford; "The Feeding of Infants Dr. Clarence E. Simonds of Williniantic; Review of the Treatment of Puer- peral Eclampsia," Dr. NJ. J. Bullard of Putnam; Causes of Death in Olden Times" Dr. A. D. Marsh of Hampton.
 The president of the society at pres ent is Dr. Frank r. Todd of Daniel son. and the secretary and treasurer Dr. Henry C. Dixon of Danielson.
Putnam patriot., 1925-04-10
THOMAS J. CORCORAN, JR.
 WEEDS ROCKVILLE GIRL
Gladys Virginia Usher Bride of Former Putnam Mill Man
 In New York
Bridegroom Divorced by First Wife
 In February 1924

It has become known through an announcement made in Rockville. that Thomas J. Coreoran. Jr.. formerly o4 Putnam. when he was agent of the French River Textile Company, Me- ehanicsville, and late head of the de- funct Monson Worsted Company, now in the hands of trustee in bankrupt- cy, was married in New York City. Saturday evening, March 2s, at Q. clock.
 The bride was Miss Gladys Virginia Usher of Rockville, daughter of Mir. ard Mrs. 0. B. Usher. Mrs. Corcoran before her marriage had kept fancy goods store in Rockville about year ana had kept a similar store in Staff ford Springs. Her father is a carpsn- ter. IL is understood that Mir. and Mrs. Corcoran are honeymooning in Bermuda.
 The marriage of Mir. Corcoran re- calls the sensation caused by the di- vorce proceedings instituted by the first Mrs. Corcoran in 1923. The cou- ple had lived in Putnam for about ten years and occupied a fine home on Center street. Mir. Corcoran. who had organized the Monson Worsted Con- pany. was spending most of his time in the Massachusetts mill town, with oc. casienal week end visits to his homo here.
 When the divorce proceedings were started the house and its contents and the automobile owned by Corcoran were attached, as alimony was asked by Mrs. Corcoran.
 The case was adjourned from time to time, and was finally heard in Willi- mantle in February, 1924. The decree was granted on the ground of inteler- able cruelty. Mrs. Coreoran was allow ed Sl2.000 alimony, the largest sum ever awarded in Windham county, and was allowed to resume her maiden name, Laura Broder
 Soon after the decree was granted Mrs. Corcoran left Putnam and went to Hartford to make her home with her mother.
 The Monson Worsted Company, of which Mir. Corcaran was the organizer and business head. was one of the biggest borrowers from the First Na- tional Bank of Putnam, and it is at present doubtful fl the bank will be able to realise any substantial sum on those loans.
Putnam patriot., 1925-04-10
FOREST FIRE FIGHTING
State Fire Warden Presides at Meet.
 ing. Wednesday

Twenty attended the meeting of fire wardens and deputies held in the Chamber of Commerce rooms, We'd nesday morning. The meeting was in charge of State Fire Warden, Austin r. Hawes of Hartford, who gave an interesting talk on various phases Of the work of preventing and controll- ing. forest fires and touched on the laws governing the situation.
 District Patrol, Caro- Lathrop, of Phoenixville, talked interestingly on methods of fighting fires, following which there was general discussion of the subject and chart was introduc. ed to demonstrate the best method of stopping fire during high wind.
 Il was emphasized that the law re. lative to setting fires should be made known. The statute forbids anyone to set fire, or authorize the setting of q fire, in the open air outside the limits of q city, or borough or fire district, or on land controlled by any railroad company, for the purpose of burning bushes, weeds. grass or rub bish of any kind between the first day of March and the first day of June, and the first day of Steptember and the first day of December, in any year, without first obtaining from the fire warden of the district, written permission stating when and where such fire may be kindled. anyone breaking the law shall be fined not more than two hundred dollars or im- prisoned not more than six months or both: but such permission shall not be required for the kindling of fire in a pIoughed field. garden or public highway, at distance of not less than two hundred feet from any woodland. brushland, or field con- taining dry grass or other infiammable material.
 This law Is to be amended SO as to require permits between the first day of March and the first day of Decem- Der of any year.
 This is the first meeting of the kind to be held in Putnam. Similar meet ings have been held throughout the state.
Putnam patriot., 1925-04-10
J.F. ENGLISH TAKES
 PUTNAM PASTORATE
Second Congregational Church Cets Word of Acceptance
 From Elmwood Man
Coming Here July i.--Saw Overseas
 Service During War

The Rev. James F. English of Elm wood, Conn, has accepted the pastor ate of the Second Congregations church of Putnam and will come her, July I to begin his local work. Tn. Putnam church has been without | pastor since July of last year, wheI the Rev. Simeon E. Cozad resigned At church meeting on March 30, ! resolution was unanimously adopted extending call to Mir. English. Tues. day of this week word WAS received of his acceptance.
 Mir. English was born in East Wind sor, Conn, in 1894, the youngest son of the Rev. Dr. and Mrs. William Y. English. Dr. English was pastor of the First Congregational church of East Windsor for twenty-three year s and is now treasurer of the Mission ary Society of Connecticut.
 He was student in the grammar school at East Windsor and the En- field Public High school. In 1912 he was graduated from Monson Aca- demy, Monson, Mass, from Trinity College. Hartford, in lai6, and from the Hartford Theological Seminary fiaftiUfus III itAis
 The Rev. Mir. English served as . first class sergeant in the medical corps during the World War He saw service both in France and this eoun- try with the Fifth Corps Artillery Park.
 While a student at the theological school he had served parishes in North Newry. Maine. Riverton and East Hartland, Conn. After his gradua- ton he became first pastor of the Elmwood Community church when it was organized in 1921.
 Mr. English was married on Sep tember |, 1921. to Miss Alice E. Weles of Hartford, a graduate of Smith College. They have one child daughter Janet, two and a hali years of age.
Putnam patriot., 1925-04-10
DIR. HARRIS DEAD
 NPASADENA' CAL.
Has Spent Many Summers On Putnam Heights.-Born
 In killingly
Aged Physician Part Owner of Mos,
 of Oak Hill

Dr. Edward Nj. Harris of Provi- dence and Putnam Heights died in Pasadena, California, last week Fri day at the age of s4 years.
 Dr. Harris has for many years spent the summer months at his sum- mer home on Putnam Heights. He has for years been a part owner of most of the property comprising Oak Hill, and was known to the older resi- dents of Putnam.
 Until little over year ago Dr. Harris was a prominent physician in Providence. He went west on ac- count of failing health. He owned considerable property in Providence and took an active interest in welfare real estate. When Dr. and Mrs. Har- ris decided to go west he disposed of much of his property holdings.
 Born in North killingly, now Put nam Heights, on Sept. 1, lS4l, he was the son of William and Zilpha (Tor- rey) Harris. lie attended various public schools and academies, also re- ceiving instruction from private tu- tors, and entered Yale Medical School. In 1866 he graduated from the Har- yard Medical School.
 He was a member of the Providence Medical Association and Rhode Island Medical Society, and had been presi- dent of each. and for many years was recording and corresponding secretary of the latter. He had also been presi- dent of the Progressive League of Rhode Island, and in 1912 was presi- dential elector on the Progressive ticket. and at the convention held in Chicago served as delegate and na- tional chairman. He had also been president of the old Franklin Lyceum and the Providence Chess Club. His fraternal relations were limited to utilization with Masonic bodies.
 In 1887 he married Miss Amy, daughter of James and Elizabeth Frances (Jackson) Eddy, and they were the parents of two sons. both of whom have died. He is survived by his wife.
Putnam patriot., 1925-04-10
GOVERNOR PRocLAIMS
 MAY I ARBoR DAY

Governor Trumbull issued the following proclamation Monday. designating Friday. May l, as Arbor Day:
 "In plant life all about us is the means of shade in summer. of shelter and warmth in winter, of physical sustenanee the year round. From the smallest flower maybe gained lessons of growth and expansion. of conquest in the face of hardship. of life after death.
 "Instinctiveiy we recognize the beauty and the inspiration of growing things. Yet we are prone to forget that these blessings, or iginally ours by the bounty of God, are preserved to us only by the industry of man. That our love of nature may express itself, on one day at least, in terms of practical and intelligent husband ", hereby designate Friday. May l, as Arbor Day and Bird Day. and I urge all citizens. espe- cially all children and teachers of children, to turn their thoughts and their hands on this day to the planting of trees, the making of gardens, the retaining of soil to the uses of agriculture. the beau tifying by flowers and shruhbery of our homes and highways, the care of our bird-life, and all sim liar activities, to the end that the fruits of the earth may be pre- served in abundance for us, and for those who shall come after uS v
Putnam patriot., 1925-04-10
MISCELLANEOUS SHOWER
 GIVEN MISS HELEN FREMONT

A miscellaneous shower was given Tuesday evening. April ', to Miss Helen Fremont of Bridge street in honor of her approaching marriage to James Fiddes of Webster. 4 beau tiful clock was presented to Miss Pre- mont from the fellow members in the sewing department of the Beachmont Worsted Company. During the eve ming refreshments consisting of chick en sandwiches, soda, ice cream and cake were served by the hostess.
 Musical and vocal numbers were rendered by different guests, and games were played by all present.
 Those present were: Miss Harriet Toohill. Mrs. Aldea St. Marie, Miss Lena St. Marie, Miss Ida Provost, Miss Artemise Breault, Miss Blanche Beauregard, Miss Pauline Sandstrom, Miss Eliza Bernier. Miss Jeanette Mes sier. Miss Ora Rivers. Miss Rosa Hop kinson. Miss Melinda Belisle. Mrs. Rose Trudeau.
Putnam patriot., 1925-04-10
WORK OF WELFARE COUNCIL
Catholic Ladies' Organization Has
 Given Relief to Many

The report of the treasurer of the Catholic Women's Welfare Council gives an idea of the considerable amount of relief and welfare work which the council has been doing in Putnam. The membership is i23. Included in the activities was the as sisting of twenty-one families by gifts of food and clothing. Eighty-nine children were benefited. There have been donations to the Children's home. town farm and hospital and relief work done there. Various members have entertained speakers, and the social service and relief committees have been active.
 The income for the year has been S46475, derived from membership dues, whist parties. rummage sales, food sales and suppers. Good sized sums have been spent on relief work of different kinds, and there is now a comfortable bank balance. The clos ing of the First National Bank seri- ously affected the council, which has over $i00 of funds tied up there.