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Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1925-05-08


Five sons and dau liter have beer
born to sir. and Mr. child, the
daughter dying IN infancy The s2ns
are Professor Alfred Thurston Child
associate professor Of applied chem
istry at Rose Polytechnic Institute.
Terre Haute, Ind. Edward L, Child,
department head at the Barnard
& Sumner store in Worcester; Rich
ard Lyon Child engaged IN electrical
work in Brooklyn, Y. y; William
Chaplin Child, who for the past four
years has been the active head and
manager Of "Vailcyside" taking over
the management when Mr.. Child re-
tired, and Harry Fits Child, road
construction engineer with Barrett
Co, at Jacksonville, Florida.
Seven of the nine grandchildren
were present Tuesday to assist IN the
reception: Alfred Inurston enid, JrY
a sophomore at Harvard and Miss
Margaret Child Of Radcliffe, e'lildren
Of Alfred T.; Richards Lyon. gr., ana
Frances Eleanor, children Of Richard
L. Child of Brooklyn; and Florence
Augusta, Roxanna Eaton and Henry
Thurston I'd, children Of William =.
Child of Woodstock.
II is of passing interes. that ten OF
the guests at the wedding nifty years
ago are now living and that Mrs.
Child is the sixth Of her lineage TO
observe golden wedding anniyer-
sary.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1925-05-08
VIA, |. the Chamber Of Commerce
What Has IL Done7

A book might be written IN answer
ing the above questions. Below only
a very few answers are recorded, hut
any one answer is a sufficient reason
for the existence of the organization.
The Chamber Of Commerce IS a
non-seetarian. n-political organiza-
ton working Ter the advancement Of
the civic and business interests Of
Putnam. Directly or indirectly it aids
every citizen of this community.
It is a highly desirable organization
in times Of prosperity II is an I'M
perative need in times Of adversely or
when crisis arises such as the stop
ping Of trolley car service in 1920 and
It's threatened diseontinuance year
ago.
The achievements Of the Chamber
In its twelve years Of existence Is an
outstanding page in the civic history
of the city.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1925-05-08
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
IN OPEN MEETING At INN
PROMINENT WOODSTOCK co.,
PIE MARRIED =. HALF A
CENTURY AGO

Lcont-naed - - -
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1925-05-08
Election Of Officers and Bust
ness Session win Follow
Supper Monday Night
Alfred c. Morsau wan Speak on Gre.
da A. Il Affects Merchant"

The annual banquet and meeting
y the Putnam Chamber OF Commerce
viii Be held at the Putnam Inn next
Monday evening at o'clock. Alfred
G Moreau, manager Of the Hartford
Credit Rating Bureau viii speak on
Credit az it affects the retail mer-
chant. The entertainment commit.
tee have the arrangements IN hand
and there will be several features pro
vided.
After the supper the annual meet
ing of the organization will be open
ed and election Of officers and other
business will be transacted.
In anticipation Of the meeting five
hundred letters were sent out to eiti-
zens of Putnam Enclosed in each
envelope was an invitation to attend
the annual meeting, concise state
ment Of why a taxpayer should be.
come a member Of the Chamber OF
Commerce and the following brief
outline Of what the Chamber OF Com
merce has accomplished:
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1925-05-08
The Old Homestead

The home Of Mr. mud Mrs. Child
where the golden wedding unniver=
sary was observed. occupied by them
during the half century Of married
life, is beautiful type Of the old
Connecticut homestead Stately old
trees bowed "a graceful welcome Al
the warm Nav afternoon sunshine
and passing up the well proportional
driveway, through "a yard alive with
smaller trees. shrubs and flowers. enc
soon came 10 the two story and a
half house Of old New England archi-
lecture. substantial and digniiied look
ing IN its surroundings of a blossom
ing nature.
The homestead is of more than
passing interest. The site dates back
to the iginal settlers and was first
owned By William Lyon, one of the
pioneer emigrahts TO come To Wood
stock. then New Roxbury. in 1856,
who. with other emigrants of this
early time. received an allotment OF
land
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1925-05-08
Health and Happiness

Both Mr.. and Mrs Child are en-
ioying the best II health and are hap
PLY situated In the family Of their
son In their old home. The son, his
wife, and other relatives in the town,
show them that love and respect TO
which their kindly lives entitle them.
Although not actively engaged in
farming Mr.. Child has by no means
retired from active life He still
maintains his interest in the towns
affairs and the affairs Of its instita-
tons. Both have many happy and
useful years ahead Of them. They
have lived Godfearing lives and have
not antagonized nature in the ex-
tremes that the present generation
is prone to. This not only assures
long life but advancing years Of
pleasure and profit OF hardy New
England stock for the foundation they
have not lived so as TO undermine lr
injure that heritage Well preserved,
active, bright Of eye, as they stood
side By side, none would have guess
ed their advanced years. Five years
hence. and again in ten years more.
there will be further obserVanees of
their wedding anniversary at Valley
side This is the prediction Of those
who called upon them Tuesday. their
golden wedding day
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1925-05-08


Through the efforts of the Chamber
one new industry located here during
the past year. An empty factory
building was utilized and the industry
Is now a going concern giving employ
ment to nearly 100 Putnam people.
This i'm itself is justification for the
maintenance of the organization for
the past twelve years as well as Tor
the next twelve.
Every year has seen something at
tempted something accomplished. 4
summary Of the most notable achieve
ments of the Chamber includes ths
following
Three new manufacturing piaass
brought 10 Putnam through IN e.
fort. oil the Chamber of Commerce.
Persistent efforts 10 try u induce
others 10 come here
The men who reorganized the
Chamber eft Commerce twelve ReaIrs
apo backed senator Archie Macdonald
when be Was anasavuriug 10 hate q
State Thade School located here. 9 he
sli..a.4 acre asset ~ inc ciIy.
Il also assisted Senator Macdonald
to secure the paving Of Union Square,
Man. Pemfret. aud Grove streets.
The Building and Loan 4 ssociatton.
now a Hourishing institution, enc Of
putnam's most valuable assets, Is an
achievement of the Chamber of Com
meree.
When the New Haven railroad cur
tailed train service through Putnam
the Chamber secured the restoration
OF certain passenger trains.
Operates Buses
When the trolley service was dis
continued in 1920 the Chamber kept a
line of busses operating between Put
nam and North Grosvenordale.
1t arranged and carried through the
plans for the big reception to return
ing soldiers.
During l9t7-ls all of the directors
were members of the Council of De.
Tense. and supervised and carried out
the immense amount of work entailed
Ii was the medium through which
I the first strike at the Manhasset Mfg
Co. was settled. IL brought together
strike leaders and mill officials, and
work was resumed next day.
Ii maintains rooms, centrally locat
ed, which are continuously used with
out cost for all kinds of public meet
ings.
During the pas. year. besides seeur
i ing one new industry, II staged Come
Back Days with the first Manufaetui
ers Exhibition ever held in the city
in recognition of the opening Of oui
two new banks.
II provided a suitable welcome foi
the convention of the Franco Ameri
can Societies held in Putnam last year
II illuminated the business sector
during the holidays
il provided Band Concerts on Unior
/ Square
Il put over two Dollar Days.
Il sponsored two Clean-Up Weeks
II conducted. through its Merchants
Committee, d Trade in Putnam cam
palgn.
Saved Merchants Money
Il saved local merchants hundred.
81 dollars when an attempt was made
70 foster a questionable advertising
scheme on our storekeepers.
Il has taken up matters concerning
highways and state parks with state
departments.
Il was instrumental in having a
ealer Of weights and measures ap-
pointed
Ii was also Instrumental in having
Memorial Day properly observed and
bringing about the making of the new
bridge over the Little River a Memoir
al TO soldiers Of the World War.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-03-11
CHELSEA

The all day grange meeting which
was to be held last Friday has been
postponed to Friday, March 10.
will hold two days sale the goth
and 21st Of March at Dollf's Shoe
Store-Mrs. Mary Harris and two
daughters have been visiting Mrs.
Harris paents. Mr.. and Mrs. William
WEIGH in Manchester are expected
home Tues1ay.--Mrs. Sam NewcomD
who has been seriously Ill Is able to
be up.-Mrs. w. ID. Spencer and chill
dren Adele, Selva, Wilbur and Mabel
of Augusta were Saturday guests Oh
Mrs. VIII Cunningham.-Mis Lillian
CroXford of Coopers Mills was the
recent guest of her grandparents Mr..
and Mrs. S. X. Allen.-Carl Dhecfer
who has been visiting relatives here
went Friday to Bangor where he will
visit his little son Howard before
returning to New York.-Clinton
Cunningham has resumed his duties
at Togus after a weeks vacation
Perley and Irma Cooper of Augusta
were Sunday guests of their cousins,
Stanley and Doris Cunningham.-
Grover Cooper was a'business caller
In Augusta Monday.-Mr. and Mrs.
Chester Cooper were Sunday callers
on Mrs. o. +. Cooper.-Miss Thelma
Allen has gone to CooperS Mills
where she will visit her sister Mrs.
Wilbur CroXford.-Mrs. Archie Col
Inns and little daughter came home
Saturday from the Gardiner hospital.
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children were instructed by their
teacher, Miss Mattye Manchester and
they reflected the careful training
which they had received.
There was patriotic singing by the
pupils and Miss Christine Carey, the
Harrington kindergarten teacher.
gave a talk upon kindergarten work.
Miss Carey, who has taken that line
Of work at Columbia University, was
very interesting.
The entertainment given by the
pupils of the fourth grade and their
teacher was the fourth of a series,
each giving an afternoons program
during the school year.
The following children took part in
1.-The Making Of the Flag: The Flag,
Pauline Purinton; government clerk
Charles Jones; schoolboy, Donald
bennett: the laundress, Rosie Robin
son; Mr.. Moneybag, Vernard Rand;
farmer Merl Fisher; postman, Fran
els Bilodeau; teacher, Helen Crock
EFT; school girl. Beatrice Thayer;
society woman. Frances Davis;
mother. Irene Roderick; stenogra-
pher. Helen Farris; senator. Carl
Barnes; good workman, William
Pelletier; bad workman, Lawrence
Miller.
The scene of the play was a street
corner and each and every little play
er carried their part in a most credit
able manner. Everyone was high in
praise for the pupils and their in
structor in giving such splendid
production.
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BOOTHBAY FAVQRS
OCEAN POINT IN
YEARLY PLANNING
Especial to Kennebec JournaD

Especial to Kennebec JournaD
Boothbay, Me-, March 10-At the
Boothbay town meeting, held Mon
day. the four articles in the town
warrant relating to Ocean Point
were voted without objection or
change. f. E. Newbert was present
at the meeting and spoke for the
Ocean Point Association, and urged
cooperation on the part Of the town
In the large development now under
way at this popular summer resort
The speaker was able to show the
town what was being done in the
way OF extension and improvement
by reference to the large Ocean
Point Plan which was in evidence in
the hall.
The we'll attended meeting Of the
citizens of Boothbay manifested
much interest in Ocean Point and
they most heartily responded to the
plea for q larger cooperation be-
tween the town and it's growing
summer population. The Statement,
was made and agreed to that Booth
pay could raise no better crop than
Its summer visitors. Certain facts
were set forth which were not fam
liar to many persons in the town. 1t
is significant that the 1924 valuation
of the town shows an assessment
against resident real estate owners
OF 1851 25, and against non-resident
owners of $S24.600. Ocean Point
shows a valuation in 1924 Of about
100000. while the valuation of pro-
perty on Linnekin's Neck on which
Ocean Point Is situated amounts to
about so per cent of he total valua-
tic l Of the town.
Because of the recent development
at Ocean Point and the building
boom in 1924. the town will assess in
1925 about 30 additional parcels of
land and 20 new cottages, which will
materially increase the valuation of
the year previous.
BY unanimous action Of the meet
ing the town accepted the three new
streets, First, Second and Spring
built at the Point in 1923, and voted
an appropriation of $1,000 to be ex-
pended in the summer of 1925 for
roads. street lights and other public
improvements. The increased appro-
priation will allow the installation
of about fifty street lights to be
burned for four months beginning
about June LIST.
! Another important and promising
action of the town was the appropri-
alton of $4,000 voted for the State Aid
road now being built from East
! Boothbay to Ocean Point. This ac-
ton was taken in anticipation of
action by the legislature in favor of
the three town building program
under provision Of the Three Town
Act. In conjunction with the ex-
pected State money the town of
Boothbay will have a joint fund to
be expended on this road amounting
to $4,000. Under this plan the State
road in 1925 will be built to q point
beyond Linnekin village and apou.
two miles from Ocean Point Streets.
II all goes we'll with finances. the
State road to Ocean Point. from the
Boothbay Harbor town line, should
be completed within about two years.
| Mr.. and Mrs. Norris NJ. Clough of
Western avenue have gone to Boston
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Rand-ChaImers

A very quiet home wedding took
place at II A. NJ, Saturday, March
7, at Clarence Chalmers when his
sister, Miss Vera. became the bride
of George Rand of Clinton. Mrs.
Rand is an esteemed and popular
young woman. a graduate of Besse
High schol. Mr.. Rand is the genial
station agent at Clinton. Only the
family was present. Dwight Chal-
mers, brother of the bride, and his
wife from Augusta, and Mrs. Mabel
Kennedy of Massachusetts, a sister.
We're present. The ceremony was
performed by Rev. Frederic Cham
pin. The couple left for Washing
ton, d. c. After their wedding tour
the will reside in Clinton.
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DRIVE FOR $1,000
FOR AVIATION ARMY
STARTED ON MONDAY

The local corps of the Salvation
Army launched a drive. Monday of
this week for a fund of $4,000 to be
used in carrying out the expenses of
the local work for the next six
months, to pay up some back debts
and carry on with a clean slate.
Captain Howell. who is heading the
drive, reports that 425 letters of ap-
pealS were sent out Monday and
while the time is yet early to re-
celvc any replies. that they are most
optimistic as to the outcome.
The young captain reports that in
the previous drives some very sub
stantial gifts have been received and
it is their earnest hope that these
will Der epeated. All the money
which is received is used wholly in
LEGAL work.
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ST. ALBANS
81. Albans Granre

st. Adams Grange put on record
Friday, March 6, one of its most out
standing meetings for a long time, it
being the 50th anniversary of its or
ganization. In the forenoon time
was spent listening to stories of the
early meetings, also letters were read
from three charter members. At noon
a bountiful dinner was served. The
following program was enjoyed in the
afternoon: Singing of old Grange
songs; original anniversary poem,
Irene Libby; anniversary song writ
ten by Irene Libby, sung by Emma
Parkman: history of Grange. Anna
Vining, charter member, and Susie
Lucas; address, f. II. Libby. secretary
State Grange Meeting was adjourned
after a few pleasant stories until eve
ming when the program was contin-
ued: Music, orchestra; poem. w. III.
Carson; singing, male quartet; read
ing Hattie Emerson; address, l.. E.
McIntire Of Waterford: music, orches-
ira; song, male quartet. After re-
marks by many in the audience the
day closed. each one satisfied that the
occasion had been complete success.
Quite a number from this town at
tended the meeting of East Somerset
Pomona Grange at Hartland Wednes-
day.-Miss Irene Libby. helping teach
er. drove to the Hopkins school Mon
day to assist Miss Pennock, the teach
er, in opening her SCHOOL,. w. Lib
by of Waterville is visiting in town.
Frank Hollister passed the week
end with his family, returning to Au-
gusta NATURALIZATION Morrow was in
Dexter Wednesday on business.
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Dinner Tomorrow at Penney
Memorial

The announcement in today's ad-
' ertising columns of dinner to be
served to the members of the
lC gislature and the general public
tomorrow at the Penney Memorial
United Baptist Church, will be well
come news to many. The ladies OF
this church have an enviable reputa-
tion for serving delicious meals, and
it is safe to predict that all former
patrons will be on hand tomorrow
neon. The choice of two very at
tractive and moderate priced menus
is offered.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-03-11
MAKERS Of THE FLAG" PLAY GIVEN
BY EARRING TON FOURTH GRADERS

The pupils Of the fourth grade Of
the harrington grammar school gave
a little play Tuesday afternoon at 8
o'clock in the school assembly hall.
before the friends and relatives and
everyone was most delighted and
surprised as we'll with the finised
production, which the children pre-
scented in a most efficient manner.
The children presented. THE Makers
of the Flag" as adapted from a
speech by Franklin X. Lane. The
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-03-11
Party for Mrs. Thynu

A family party was given Mrs.
Henry Thyng Monday evening at the
home of her parents, Mr.. and Mrs
Frank Is. Chase at II Willow street
in honor of her birthday. The party
was a surprise to her. The evening
was passed in a social manner and
dainty refreshments were served.
Mrs. Thyng received number of
pretty birthday remembrances.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-03-11
BURNHAM
Town Getting

The annual town meeting held on
Monday passed off very quietly. The
weather and travelling were good and
there was large attendance. The fol-
lowing officers were elected for the
ensuing year: Selectmen, assessors
and overseers of the poor, F. A. Meal
lister. w. G. Edmunds and W. G.
Braley; town clerk, D. A. Dyer; town
treasurer, Maude E. Midget; road
commissioner Z. l.. Goodrich; audi
tor. Iva McNally: tax collector, G. w.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-03-11
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. New England,
1888 Meters, 900 Kilocycles, "The
Broadcasting Station Of New Eng


WBZ-We St1ugnouse, new England,
1888 Meters, 600 Kilocycles, "The
Broadcasting Station Of New Eng
land" Z. 8. =.
GOO F. M. Leo Reisman Hotel LenoX
Ensemble.
100 P. NJ. Market report as furnished
by the United States department.
of agriculture at Boston.
7.05 J.. NJ. Radio nature story by
Thornton w. Burgess, Hotel Kim
ball studio. Springfield.
T.1S Z. NJ Eat the Theaters," with
A. J., S. Wood, dramatic editor of
Springfield.
100 =. NJ. Second lecture In Univer-
sity Extension Course in French
by Prof. Andre Morize of Har-
ward University under the au-
spices of the Massachusetts de-
partment of education.
500 p M. Special French program
arranged by Fabiola Daignault
Richardson, directed by Theodore
r. La Force; Yvonne Bourgard,
pianist; Evelyn Byron Wood
worth, Beatrice Rayne Dubuque,
Fabiola Daignault Richardson,
sopranos; Rita Poiri and Mrs;
r. Lareau. Albert Mirreault. Hill
aire Provost. Hubert Monat,
basses; Clarence A. Lenville,
Fred Roy, Arthur J. Lemiieux.
tenors: Esther DeGray Metivier,
J. A. Desleurier, James Knox, vio-
linists: Madame Eugene Tessier,
soprano soloist. Program will be
announced in French by DR.. j.
Gagne, from Hotel Kimball studio,
s.5s +: N. Arlington time signals
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-03-11
Little Miss Browns Party

Miss Winifred Brown entertained
three of her girl friends at her home
at 20 IL Capitol street, Monday in
honor of her 18th birthday. Those
present were Marguerite Tapley, Es-
telle Jones, Dorothy Churchill and
the hostess. Music was furnished
and refreshments served. A good
time was enjoyed by all.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-03-11
Radio
Programs
TODAY. MAR. II
KDKA-westinghou East Pitts
field, Pa, 800 Meters, s7o Kilocyoles
1.-THE Worlds Pioneer Broadcaster "

field, Pa, 500 Meters, 97o Kilocycles,
"The Worlds Pioneer Broadcaster,"
z. s. T.
615 =. M. Dinner concert by the
Pittsburgh Athletic Association
orchestra, Gregorio Scalzo. direc-
tor.
IT'S P. M. Market reports of the pri-
mary livestock and wholesale
produce markets, from the Stock
man studio.
1870 p. NJ kindergarten Goodnight
Circle through the courtesy Of the
Kindergarten Association of AL
legheny County, Pittsburgh.
SIS p. M. conversations With a
Philosopher" talk No. q Does
Might Make Right" by Dr. Mont
r. Gabbert, head Of the depart
ment of philosophy Of the Univer-
sity of Pittsburgh from the
University of Pittsburgh studio.
$50 Z. NJ. Concert by the KDkA
String Quartet and Choir Ensem-
BILE Society; soloists. Lillian Vet
ter. soprano; Mrs. Brabazon Ruth
erford, contralto: Arthur Ray
Davis, tenor; Cyril Schenck, bass;
Mrs. Frank Martin Fisher, plan
list; and Lyman Amy Perkins,
conductor. Concert to be given
from the Carnegie Lecture hall,
Pittsburgh.
9.55 P. M. Arlington time signals.
weather forecast.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-03-11

Sherman; school board, Alice NJ. Sher-
man. The following amounts were
appropriated: For the support of
schools, $4,000; repairs of school prop
erty, 5000; to pay the superintendent
of schools. s214; school board. $50;
support of poor. $1,000; town charges,
$500; town debt, $500: abatement on
taxes, 500; street lights, $50: sup
port Of highway. $1,000; State aid road,
1888: to advertise our natural re-
sources, s25; town officers bills,
$500; discount on taxes, $3.50.
Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur Miles are re-
ceiving congratulations on the birth
of a son on Sunday morning-Mrs.
w. H. Hunt returned Monday morn
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-03-11

y. and Mrs. Harry 7. Jose and
~ 3 R. White will leave Wednes-
Say night for Boston where they
| VII attend the automobile show.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-03-11

Ms. Theodore Trott Of Gage street
sent to the Augusta General hospi-
|Rl Tuesday where she will undergo
surgical treatment,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-03-11

Inn sno Mrs. II. S. Jackson and
Iuhe .iluren Of Portland are PLAN
M ~ move here soon and occupy
(Sh,ss 'etson house at the corner of
Irese.,s street and State street place,
d i i. ~ occupied by Mr.. and Mrs.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-03-11
ing from a few days visit in Hart
land with her daughter and husband

IIIB IrOIH lew udys VIsiC IN 1drt-
land with her daughter and husband,
Mr. and Mrs. Bradford Johnston, who
are the parents of a baby girl born
Thursday Notwithstanding Workers
served dinner at the town hall for town
meeting and received $3.50 for their
days work.. T. Salley, veterinarian.
of Skowhegan, was in town over the
week-end.-Mrs. L. B. Reynolds, who.
teaches in Albion. is passing q vaca-
ton Of two weeks at home.-Miss NJ.
Helen Pooler Of Pittsheld visited Mon
day with Miss Catherine Cunning
ham.-Superintendent Of schools, N. T.
Gregoire of Unity, was In town Mon
day to attend the annual town meet
ing. .---.--a -. :