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Putnam patriot., 1925-03-13
EFFORT TO SELL PLANT AS A UNIT TO BE MADE-lF UNSUCCESSFUL DISINTECRATION WILL FOLLOW
 AS IN CASE NICHTlNCALEMoRsE PROPERTY
Last of the Cys Old Cotton Fabric Mls-Mars Compls
 Passing of That Industry.

terests of Putnam will likewise suffsA
 At the meeting of the Putnam ko- tary Club Wednesday, President Joan F. Reardon told the members of tho impending transaction. and expressed the hope that in some manner this con- cein night get into the hands of some> one who would use it. The club took no action on the matter.
 The Putnam Manufacturing Com pany is the last of Putnam's three big veteran cotton manufactories to bow to the inevitable. The Manhassst Company and Nightingale Morse Mils, Inc, closed year and half ago. Tho former was purchased in it's entirety by Providence interests. while tho Nightingale Morse plant. machinery and equipment went to scores of djf. ferent buyers at public auction.
 The Putnam Manufacturing Com pany. as well as many other northern [, xtile mills. has felt strongly the ex. ist,ng southern competition. In nor. maj times employing from three to four hundred workers. the concern has been unable to run since last summer because of lack of orders.
Putnam patriot., 1925-03-13
PUTNAM TO LOSE ANOTHER MANUFACTURING
 CONCERN IN SALE OF PUTNAM MFG. COMPANY
TRUST FUNDS THE SUBJECT
Men Prominent In Banking Affairs
 Will Speak

Arrangements have been made for
 public gathering to be held in the Chamber of Commerce rooms, Union Block, next Tuesday afternoon, March
 IT, at 2.30 o'clock when Vice Presi-
 dent Clement Scott of the Hartford Connecticut Trust Company and State
 Bank Commissioner John B. Byrne, will be present and speak. The sub jects of discussion will be trust funds and municipal investments.
 The subject is one of importance to those interested in town and city government or in organizations hold ing funds in trust. The problem of legally and proparly administering such funds is one of grave responsi- bility and the accompanying attribut- es of such administration. safety of such funds and manner of investment, may perhaps be uncertain to those not making study or business of the subject.
 The trustees of the Putnam Ceme- tery Association, Charles F.. Dean, Leon T. Wilson, Newton A. Ballard and Byron n. Bugbee, decided that they would like to listen to such talk as is to be made at next Tuesdays meeting and made arrangements for the prominent speakers to appear. Trustees of the Day Kimbali Hospital then came to mind and an invitation was extended to them to be present. Then the sinking fund of the city brought to mind city officials and 1t was decided to invite them. As the number whom 1t was thought might be interested, even to the individual who may sometime by will or other wise, desire to create a trust. or be appointed a trustee, broadened. 1t was decided to extend q general in- vitation to the public. This has been done. There is no admittanee charge. It is assumed that the importance of the subject and tine prominence of the speakers will bring out a large gather ing
Putnam patriot., 1925-03-13
Plead Guilty to Two Counts of Statutory Burglary Thurs
 day Morning
Has Tuberculosis In Ineipient Stage
 and Will Be Treated


 Mlfred Breault of West Warwick. R l., pleaded guilty to two counts charging statutory burglary. in the Superior court. Thursday morning, and was sentenced to from one to two years in states prison on the frat count and to one year on the second count.
 Arthur Fonrnier, who with Henry Breault, brother of Wilfred, is already serving a term in the states prison for participation in the burglaries which Wilfred Breault pleaded guilty to, on Thursday, was brought to Putnam on a writ of habeas corpas to testify in the ease. As Breault changed his pies at the last minute he was not called upon to take the stand.
 BreAuits Brother Absent
 Fournier, who lived in Putnam, was brought in to the court house by George Bradley, parole officer of the states prison. It was expected that Henry Breault would also be brought here to testify against his brother but only Fournier arrived.
 Before seDtence was pronounced on Breault he was given physical ex- animation by order of the court to determine if he had tuberculosis. as it was thought by his counsel, At- torney, Charles l.. Torrey, he had The doctors reported that the disease had appeared in an incipient form.
 In pronouncing sentence the court took into consideration the physical condition of the defendant. Judge Haines said it was for the best good of the defendant that he be sent to state's prison as the law provided for his having proper care and treatment. The court also took into consideration the fact that Breault had served four teen months overseas.
 Pathetic Letter
 Attorney Torrey read pathetic letter from Mrs. Breault, who Is an inmate of tuberculosis sanltarium In Rhode Island. and is in q hopeless con dition.
 Fournier appeared in new suit of clothes and new shoes. lie look ed much better physically than when he appeared in court in January.
 Series of Breaks The crimes which the two Breaults and Fournier were concerned in were series of burglaries that for soms weeks baffied the police of eastern Connecticut and Rhode Island. Those responsible were apprehended follow ing the attempt of Henry Breault to dispose of n tub of butter at a 4rtsie. less than cost to B Putnam storekeepeT His home was search ed and several tnouand dollars worth of loot found. 1t is understood that he implicated Fournier. wpo waa i brought back from New York state, and his brother who was finally caught in his home in Rhode Island.
Putnam patriot., 1925-03-13
CHOIR AND ORCHESTRA
 RENDERED BANQUET

The choir and orchestra of the Bap- tist church enjoyed a most delightful occasion last Friday evening in the assembly room of the church, where their annual banquet was held. Thirty gathered around the beautifully dec orsted tables. of which the color scheme was pink and pale blue There were pink roses for nut dishes. pink place cards, candles and flowers. while over the table was a cleverly arranged canopy. An excellent banquet served in courses was as follows: Grape fruit, roast lamb, mashed potatoes, lima beans, olives, celery, jells, and rolls; fruit salad. ice cream and wa fers; coffee and cheese straws. Dur ing the evening the guests indulged in singing.
 The affair was given the musicians by the Ladies' Aid Society, with Mrs. Louis Law and Mrs. Byron Morse in charge.
Putnam patriot., 1925-03-13

It was learned this morning from a reliable source that the plant of the Putnam Manufacturing Company on Providence street is for sale. This company has not been operating since last summer, and according to au- thentic information has no prospects of immediate reopening.
 Efforts have been made to interest some established concerns in buying the local mill property and conducting 1t as n branch of their present mills. To date these have not been success full. It would be great boon for the future of Putnam if some strong cot- ton textile corporation with good fn- ancial backing should purchase the mill, gradually install new and mod ern equipment, and run on a good time schedule.
 If the present owners of the mill are unsuccessful in selling the prop erty as whole, for price reported to be under $275.000. 1t will likely he disintegrated, and scatter ed broadcast--in other words will suf- fer much the same fate as the Nightin- ggle-Morse mills, and the business in-
Putnam patriot., 1925-03-13
ODD FELLOWS EXPECT MANY
 VISITORS AT DEGREE WORK

At the next regular meeting of Is- rael Putnam Lodge of Odd Fellows. March IT. the first degree will be ex- emplified to a large class of candi- dates, including those of the local lodge. Quinebaug Lodge of Danielson, and Protection Lodge of Central Nil- lage. 4 large number of visitors will be present at the meeting, including the Noble Grand and other officers of Webster Lodge, in addition Co officers and members of the lodges to the south of Putnam. The first degree is Israel Putnam Lodges speciality, and rehear- sals are being held in order to main tain n high standard.
 The whist and dance held by the local lodge last Friday night for the benefit Of one of it's members who is ill, attracted large crowd, and a sat isfactory sum has been turned over to the beneficiary.
Putnam patriot., 1925-03-13
FINAL PROGRAM OF LYCEuM
 COURSE COMES NEXT FRIDAY

The final program of the lyceum course presented this winter under the auspices of the Parent-Teacher Asso- citation. will be given in the high school auditorium next week Friday evening. (. Everett Wallace, entertainer, will furnish an evening of amusement.
 His program will consist of humor- ous impersonations. character sketch es, monologues. readings. short funny stories and songs. banjo playing, nov city tricks and ventriloquism.
Putnam patriot., 1925-03-13
ROLL CALL FINISHED
Total of $341.5o Secured by Red
 Cross Workers

A meeting of Putnam Red Cross Chapter was held on Monday evening, at which time the report of the roll call workers was given. According to q previous report when the cam paign was partially completed, S2l5 had been raised. The sum of Sl26.50 has been secured since that time, making total collections of s34i.5o.
 Amounts turned in by various workers on Monday evening were as follows: Mrs. Eddie Girard, Sl6.50; Mrs. Leo DeIisle, $500; Mrs. Fred Gilman. $500; Mrs. Marion R. Robil. lard, $500; Mrs. Stett Macdonald, S10.00; Mrs. Graydon Sharpe, $500; {; Mrs. W. J. Bartlett, $33.00; Mrs. Fred Wells, $500; Miss Emma Kin ney,S2l .00; Misses Alice and Flor ence Devine, $500; Miss Gertrude Perry, S900; Mrs. William Rafferty Sl,0o added to previous report
Putnam patriot., 1925-03-13
DANA BLISS CHAMPLiN FNTERTAiNS ON 1TH BIRTHDAY

Dana Bliss Champlin. son of Mir. and Mrs. Lewis r. Champlin, was four years old Friday, March 6, and in honor of the occasion entertained ten of his young friends at birthday party.
 During the afternoon games were played and at four o'clock the young people were invited to the diningroom where birthday lunch was served, the young most cutting the birthday cake.
 Each child ad favor at their place. also candy horse made of gum drops
 Those present were Robert Phillips, Barbara and Debora Lown. Nancy and John Russell Moss. Kay Macdonald, Frances and Donald Cutler, Betty Keith and Hamilton Myers.
 The little children brought Dana many pretty and useful gifts.
Putnam patriot., 1925-03-13
LENTEN RECITAL
 OMITTED THIS WEEK

The first of the organ recitals ar ranged for this season was held at St. Philips church Sunday afternoon at 4.30. It was very successful and largely attended Mrs. Pierre II. Myers, organist of St. Philips, who has for several years organized these recitals, presided at the organ and gave several well rendered selections while the Windham Quartet from Danielson, composed of male voices, also rendered several pieces most aeceptably.
 The recital for Sunday, March 10, was to have been given by Miss Annie Ash of Pomfret, but on account of the recent death of her father, John Ash, she will be unable to otiieiate at that time, so the recital this week will be omitted. The following week, March 22, Walter l.. Dodge will play.
Putnam patriot., 1925-03-13
SESSIONS RESUMED
High School Reopens On Monday
 Morning After Cleaning

The high school was reopened on Monday morning after a two day ees- sation of sessions as a precaution against spread of scarlet fever. No new cases were reported among stu dents of the school over the weekend, and as school reopened Monday the size of classes was normal.
 As the students arrived they were subjected to an examination by the school physician, Dr. C. T. Lamarche, or the nurse, Miss Viola Snyder, and such examinations were continued daily throughout the week. Over the weekend the school had been aired and cleaned, and it is believed that there is no more than a possibility of a further outbreak of the disease.
Putnam patriot., 1925-03-13

beneficiaries to use their influence, the unusual signing by cross by a testatrix who was able to write, the fact that one witness to the will tes- tified Miss Fuller said she was will ing" to execute the will, and the un- certain recollection of another wit ness us to whether Miss Fuller's name appeared on the instrument at the time she is said to have made her cross, together with the fact that all of the executrix's estate was left to strangers and relatives ignored.
 1t was after o'clock in the eve ming when the hearing was brought to close and Judge Fuller reserved his decision.
 Miss Fuller owned home in Hamp- ton worth several thousand dollars and also had some personal property
Putnam patriot., 1925-03-13
IN THE LITTLE COURT
 ACROSS THE RIVER

Arthur Cordier made another ap- pearance in the city court this morn ing. He was charged with drunken ness, being a common drunkard. and resisting an officer. He took an appeal from sentence of eight months in jail.
 Patsey Perillo, charged with being drunk, assault on his wife. breach of the peace, and non-support. ~as sent to jail for six months on the last charge, the other counts being placed on file.
Putnam patriot., 1925-03-13
SECOND ANNUAL
 MASONIC BALL

The second annual bssll of Quine- baug Lodge of Masons will Dc held ii Odd Fellows hall next Friday night As the floor space is limited. the sale of tickets is confined to members of the craft in the local and other lodges. During the evening supper will be served in the hall across the corridor This will be transformed into q taste fully arranged and prettily lighted dining room. The same excellent mu- sic as la year has been secured by the committee.
Putnam patriot., 1925-03-13
BREAULT SENT TO STATE
 PRISON 1 TO : YEARS
CANDLES AND CAKES
Father and Son obserye Birthdays
 Friday


 Joseph Pominville, I2. and his son, Arthur Pominville, IT, observed their birthdays. falling on the same date. at the isominvilie home, ia Wood stock avenue, Friday evening. There were nearly S5 guests and during the evening cards were played and there was vocal and instrumental music. Prizes for whist scores were awarded as follows; for the highest lady's score to Mrs. Samuel Lueier, a box of handkerehiefs; highest gentieman's score. Albert Gagne, pack of playi 1g cards; consolation lady's prize, Mrs. Beaudelie Tetreault; mems. Theodore Gagne.
 One of the guests, Theodore Gagne, Is, was also observing his birthday. He is q chum of the younger Pomin- ville and both attend the Putnam High school. Refreshments were serv- ed and there was a birthday cake with candles for the father and an- other for the son.
Putnam patriot., 1925-03-13
ROTARIANS HEAR
 INDUSTRIAL TALK
Morris F. Tobias Presents Inter. esting Facts and Figures to
 Putnam Business Men
Towns and Cities Must "Selr' Their
 Advantages to America

Morris F. Tobias, a member of the editorial board of System, was the speaker at the weekly luncheon of the Putnam Rotary Club Wednesday noon. Mir. Tobias presented to the club a number of facts covering a wide scope of industrial and business conditions. Following his talk he answered many questions.
 He dealt first with the reasons for such a large number of failures among business firms. Though there are in all twenty-six reasons for these, the following five can account for nearly all: Overbuying and under selling, lack of capital, failure to fol- low modern business methods, made quate accounting, and poor location.
 Along the same line comes the fail ure of the major part of the small residents to trade at home. In the av- craze village or small city, such as Putnam, only twenty-five per cent of the money earned is spent at home. Mail order houses and house-to-h house canvassers account for large portion of the money leaving town. These two types of concerns did over a billion dollars worth of business last year.
 Three Billion For Autos
 During 1924 the American people spent S350, 100000 for radios, and three billion dollars for automobiles. The number of autos is now seventeen million; sixty-seven per cent of these are owned by people earning less than forty dollars week. The major part of the business of the country is now done on the dollar down, dollar week" plan.
 Putnam merchants. who for months have been endeavoring to sell Putnam to Putnamites and those of surround ing towns. as well as to the world, were interested in his statements of how other places are trying to sell themselVes. several cities have pur- chased whole mill properties, and then gone out and got desirable small man. ufacturers to whom they have leased any desired floor space in the mills.
 Boost Your City
 In the face of the self advertising emanating from the western states, Florida, and other sections, the state of Maine plans Go spend S23,000 year in broadcasting programs boosting it. self and selling itself to America.
 Another condition of which he spoke and which is familiar to Putnam men, is the plight of the one industry town. Since the war Putnam has experienced a good deal of hardship because of the crash of the cotton textile manufac- tories. Another slump in some partic- ular line would not catch this city so however.
 Mir. Tobias spoke also of the great growth of the cotton manufacturing industry in the south, where power is cheaper and raw cotton is right in the back yard. Many of the mills being started in southern states are spon- sored by northern manufacturers.
Putnam patriot., 1925-03-13
SCHOOL HONOR ROLL
Students With High Mark. For Third
 Period Listed

The high school honor roll for the third marking period has been an- nounced as follows by Principal E. l.. Robinson:
 Those having no marks below ninety per cent; Pauline Jeary, '26; Edwin Mann, '2s.
 Students having marks in all sub jects of over eighty-five per cent; Freshmen. none; sophomores. Freder- ick Alvord, Ethel Bennett. Alice Jeary, Irene Martin, Vera Morse, Leodore Picher. Raymond Robinson; {; juniors, Norman Amidon. Edmaer Guy, Jane Haines, Dorothy Kenyon. Frances Miller, and Ida Naeher, sen iors, Dorothy Chapman, Gertrude Marion, and Marguerite Sherlock.
Putnam patriot., 1925-03-13
GRANGE INITIATES LARGE
 GLASS OF CANDIDATES

Al the regular meeting of Putnam Grange Monday night, large class Of was initiated. the degree work being in charge of D. D. C. M., Arthur Tourteilotte. There was large attendance of members and fol- lowing the meeting an appetizing luncheon was served. social hour with music and dancing was enjoyed.
 The third and fourth degrees will be excmplified on the candidates at the next regular meeting, March 23. A novelty in this degree work for the To- cal Grange Is being arranged for. and an interesting meeting is assured.
Putnam patriot., 1925-03-13
MARTIN GRIFFIN TAKES
 FOURTH TRIP ABROAD

Martin Griffin, well known here and who is ut present with the firm of Jordan X Marsh, Boston, buyer tho past five years for the store for men, will sail on Saturday. the l4th, on q ten weeks trip having his head quarters at Paris. While there Mir. Griffin will visit the following places; France, England. Berlin and Switzer- land. He was for ten years formerly with Shuman X Co, this making his fourth trip abroad.
Putnam patriot., 1925-03-13
WOMAN WHO TOOK POISON
 SENTENCED TO YEAR IN JAIL

Miss Helen Mason, who took poison when arrested by Worcester officers in Woodstock. Saturday, February 27, and who has since been patient in the Worcester City Hospital, was so far recovered as to be able to appear in the Central District Court of Wor- cester, Wednesday,. The complaint against the woman was one of miscon- duet. She was sentenced to year in the house of correction and. although she pleaded guilty to the charge, toek an appeal.
Putnam patriot., 1925-03-13
INSTITUTE WILL BE HELD
 AT DANIELSON MARCH l9

A Windham County Institute under the auspices of the Connecticut W. C. T. U. will be held at the Methodist church. Danielson, next Thursday, March l9. An interesting program of addresses and discussions has been prepared. A basket lunch with tea and coffee will be served at noon. Those in charge extend an invitation to everyone to attend, and it is expect ed that many from Putnam viii be in the number.
Putnam patriot., 1925-03-13
WOODSTOCK BEATS kILLINcLY

Woodstock Academy played it's last home basket ball game on the evening of Friday, February 27, defeating Killingly High. 40 to 22. A Wood stock squirt in the second half decided the game. Captain Walter Anderson of the home team scored twenty-five points on ten field goals and five fouls. Brennan made thirteen of Killinglys points
Putnam patriot., 1925-03-13
MAcDONALD
 TO UNDERGO OPERATION

Postmaster Archibald Macdonald will go to SC. Vincsnt's hospital, Wor- eester. Monday. where he will under 70 an operation. For some time Postmaster Macdonald has had stom- ach trouble and X-ray pictures made apparent the necessity for an im- mediate operation. It is expected that Postmaster Macdonald will be confined in the hospital about two weeks.
Putnam patriot., 1925-03-13
BosToN-PUTNAM EXPRESS

At the meeting and luncheon of the directors of the Putnam Chamber of Commerce, Monday noon. al the Put nam Inn, appeared a representative of the Interstate Express Company. The representative, Mir. Bishop, out lined plan for motor express ser vice from Boston to Putnam by tho way of Woonsocket
Putnam patriot., 1925-03-13

Onisime Grenier, 6s. the father of seven children, committed suicide at his home in Grosvenordale. Saturday afternoon. Grenier tied a small rope about his neck and tied the other end ot the bedpost in his bedroom. He then erumpled up on the floor and strangled to death
Putnam patriot., 1925-03-13
COOLIDGE CLUB
 HEARS MISS BYRNE,
Listens to Word Picture of Pres. Coolidge's Inauguration,
 March 1
Miss Wheeloek and Miss LArned Ta.i
 on Government a


 A largely attended and interesting meeting of the Putnam Coolidge club was held in the community room of the Putnam Savings bank, Thursday afternoon. The program was in charge of the president, Miss Clara Larned, Miss Ellen NJ. Wheeiock, vice president, and Mrs. H. J. Thayer.
 The purpose of the meeting was to form School of Government and to listen to Miss Katherine Byrne's interesting and inspiring report of her trip to the inauguration at Wash ington. where she was entertained by Senator Hiram Bingham and Mrs. Bingham.
 Proposed School
 The proposed School of Govern ment was outlined by Miss Wheelock and Miss Larned. They divided gov ernment into three parts-Govern- ment, Constitution and Political Parties. Each pointed out the advan- tages and benefits such a school would afford and the functioning of three branches of government were explained.
 Miss Byrne gave vivid description of her trip and impression of the in- auguration. Her version of the presi- dents inaugural speech was especi- ally interesting. Et was considered by critics a matchless address and impressed the thousands grouped about the nations capital.
 Points of interest
 Miss Byrne described the brilliant dinner and the grand inaugural ball and spoke in the highest praise of her host and hostess, Senator ani Mrs. Bingham. her fascination for the senate and senate chamber, and created mirth by her description of her ride on the senate trolley that carries senators from one building to another.
 Miss Byrne said that she will al- ways remember her introduction to President and Mrs. Coolidge and to Col. Coolidge and her trip through the White House. As the met result" of her trip Miss Byrne gave the fol- lowing: The net result of my trip is d greater pride in Connecticut aad our senators in Washington"
 The next meeting will be held III April at the same place and com mittee was appointed to arrange the program.
Putnam patriot., 1925-03-13
COUNTY MEETING LEAGUE
 oF WOMEN VOTERS

The League of Women VoseFs will hold a county meeting at the home of the Misses Dyer in Brooklyn on Wednesday, March IS at 2.30 p. m.
Putnam patriot., 1925-03-13

Dr.. and Mrs. J. N. Landry and Mr. and Mrs. Romeo Gendreau and son, Rene of Fall River were the guests of MT. and Mrs. Alfred Bonneville and family of Woodstock avenue,
Putnam patriot., 1925-03-13

Mrs. F. T. Baldwin sf Ssnnyeidss who has been a patient at City Hoe pitaI. Worcester, for several weeksl where she has undergone severel operations, is expected home thia week.