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Putnam patriot., 1925-09-11

That Putnam is to have the biggest public observance in it's history, if the town meeting to be held next Thursday morning at 10 o'clock makes the necessary appropriation, is now assured. The plans have developed far beyond the expectation of the committee of the Chamber of Cons meree that first set in motion the ef- fort to give Putnam a celebration on Armistice Day, when the new Me- morial Bridge will be dedicated, com mensurate with the importance of tke occasion.
 In response to call for repre- sentatives from local organizations to attend meeting in the Chamber of Commerce rooms, Tuesday night. there was a large gathering present to listen to the tentative plans of the original committee and to discuss further plans and ways and means.
 The original committee has now been augmented by representatives from the various civic and patriotic in the city and the com mittee as a whole, and in it's subdiyi- sions. E working hafmuniously and unanimously to carry through sue cessfuly this big undertaking.
 Organizations Represented
 When the meeting was called to or= der by President deCoudres 1t was found that the following reprcsen- tatives had responded to the invita- tion of the committed: George Baker, representing the Red Cross; James McCulloeh, representing the Odd fel-
Putnam patriot., 1925-09-11
CHARLES DANSEREAU SENTENCED TO FROM EIGHT TO TEN YEARS ON ONE COUNT, AND THREE YEARS
 ON ANOTHER-TAKES MATTER CALMLY
Had Young Men Stealing Cars For Him Bringing Them to Planfeld Farm-Long Prison Record.

Charles Dansereau of Plainfield, well known in Putnam, an ex-convict. who has spent about thirty years in prison, was sentenced to not less than eight nor more than ten years on one count for receiving stolen automobiles. and to three years on a second count for a similar offense, when he pleaded guilty in the Superior court at Willi- mantle, Wednesday morning.
 Dansereau had pleaded not guilty and the jury was impaneled. In mak- ing their opening statement to tine jury counsel for the state read part of Dansereau's criminal record, showing that he had served thirteen years in prison in Massachusetts for horse stealing and had been convicted and sentenced to states prison in Putnam for stealing COW. After the noon re- cess Dansereau changed his plea to guilty. and counts for stealing auto mobiles and being an habitual criminal were nolled.
 Nest of Thieves
 When the state police arrested Dan sereau they uncovered a nest of auto mobile thieves that had been proving upon automobile owners in and about Worcester. They disclosed that Dan sereau was q modern Fagin and was teaching young men to steal cars. When the cars were stolen they were brought ta the Dansereau farm in a remote section of Plaintield. Danse-
Putnam patriot., 1925-09-11
SENT TO JAIL, DIVORCED,
 MARRIED, IN ONE DAY

united in marriage by a justice of the peace to Miss Irene Marjorie Falter. whom he had unlnWfully mar ried in 1924. In the first marriage certificate issued to St. Laurent he gave his age as 3a years. In the cer- tifleate issued Wednesday his age ap- pears as a7. The bride is 22. The couple have an infant child.
 St. Laurent has lived in Putnam for some years. He Is barber by trade and has worked in most of the shops !n Putnam. He saw service over seas and was gassed and has not been in normal health.
 St. Laurent was arrested on ~ charge of bigamy by Captain Jarvis after warrant had been signed. He was taken Co the police station and at first denied that he had a wife liv- ing when he married Miss Falter of Woodstock. Later he made a writ ten confession. When arraigned in the superior court he pleaded guilty.
Putnam patriot., 1925-09-11

The city's public parking ground at the foot of Bundy street near the garage of the Putnam Buick Com pany, will be opened Saturday eve ming.
 Al a meeting of the Chamber of Commerce committee with the po- lice and electric light committees of the common council, Tuesday evening. arrangements were made for lighting and policing the grounds.
 Tas venture is new one and will be in an experimental stage for some weeks and adjustments and changes may be made from time Co time. As at present plan ned the parking ground will be av- ailable any evening but light and police protection will only be fur nished on Wednesday evenings. 6.30 to l0.S0, and Saturday evenings, 5.3o to l0.3o.
 Everything possible will be done to make those using the parking space comfortable and secure. While a policeman will be on duty at all times this does not absolute ly guarantee the security of arti-
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reau would give the young fellows as much as S5 for stealing car.
 Three young men were arrested and confessed to stealing automobiles and told the officers that Dansersau was the man behind the systematic steal ing and was the brains of the gang.
 Following these disclosures officers from Massachusetts with state police men from the Danielson barracks went to the Dansereau farm. Dansereau told them they could search the prem ises. This they did and found cars and parts of cars that fastened the crime of receiving stolen goods on the ex-eonvict.
 Takes Sentence Calmly
 Dansereau took his sentence to the long term of imprisonment calmly. He requested Deputy Sheriff Charles E. Aver to dispose of his farm. IL is said that a very old woman lived with Dan sereau and that he had been very kind to her. His incarceration will leave this aged woman without home, it is stated.
 Dansereau, who is fifty-two years old. is we'll known in Putnam. where he often came to trade horses or cattle. lie was always a pleasant man to meet and was considered a clever trader. Ever since he was a young man he has been in trouble. and it Is estimated that he has spent nearly thirty Of his fifty two years of life behind prison bars.
Putnam patriot., 1925-09-11

lows, Rebehaks. and Eastern Star; Armand Montville, K. of C.; Elxear Guertin. Eagles; Paul St Marie, For esters of America; Aldor Guertin, Franco-Ameriean, Foresters of Ameri- ca; James Rafferty and K. C. Brad ford, Arcanum club: Philip Bruno. Red Men; Paul Bonosconi, Garde Foche; Mrs. W. K. Barber and Mrs. s. Nj. Wheeloek, D. A. R.: A. Newton Vaughn, Elks; k. C. Jenkins, tho schools and the Putnam Rotary Club. All of the representatives pledged thr support and cooperation of the or ganizatious they represented. Mir. MeCulloch brought forth enthusiasm and applause when he said that the Odd Fellows would turn out I50 men and would furnish their own band
 President deCoudres explained that the matter of having a fitting cele- brntion for the dedication of the new Memorial Bridge having been deeid- ed upon tho committee had to net quickly and that tentative plans had been drawn up. He then called upon Chairman Metealf of the program committee who asked C. L. padgett, secretary. to read what he had to sug- geat. Mr. Padgett then offered tue following AS q tentative program aE the day:
 Program of the Day
 That Mir. decoudfes preside during the exercises.
 That John II. Moss be marshal of the parade.
 fContinued on paue Fourl
Putnam patriot., 1925-09-11
DR. HAMILTON HOLT
 GOES TO FLORIDA
Left Today to Become President of Rollins College At Win
 ter Park
Family Will Join Him Early Next
 Month


 Dr. Hamilton Holt of Sunset Hill. Woodstock. it was announced today. has accepted the presidency of Rollins College. Winter Park, Florida, and Jeff this morning bv motor to take up his new duties. The announcement comes as a surprise to Dr. Hoits many friends, who neither knew that he had been made the offer or that he had ac- eepted it. Mrs Holt and Miss Holt will close the Woodstock residence ear ly in October and join Dr. Holt at Winter Park.
 Rollins College was founded in 1885 and is a co-educational institution with about 400 men and women students It is located in about the center of the state of Florida. not far from the growing city of Orlando. The college has taken on new activity with the tremendous growth of the state, and promises to become one of the leading educational institutions of the south. In the past five years the city of Win ter Park has grown from a population of 5,000 to 25,000. and the value of the college site has increased from few thousands t8 over a million dollars. The enrolment of the college for this gear Is he biggest in its history.
 Dr Holt goes to Rollins after a long and very conspicuous career. \ grad nate of Yale. he early entered the pub. fishing field and for many years was editor of The Independent. In the course of his editorial work he took up featuring and became q national figure tn that field Al the time Of the Peace Conference, Mir Holt became an ardent advocate of the policies of President Wilson and the League of Nations, and when the League was condemned by the Republican party MT. Holt became a Democrat and one of the most prom. inent figures in the party. Since hi, retirement from The Independent sev eral years ago he has spent much oi his time featuring on the League ana it's work throughout the country, Las year Dr. Holt was the choice of th, l Connecticut Democrats to oppose HI ram Bingham for the vacant seat O Senator BrandeRee.
 Dr. Holt is a grandson of the lat Henry C. Bowen of Woodstock, and son of Judge and Mrs George C. Holt
Putnam patriot., 1925-09-11
BURGLARS ROB POOR
 BOXES AT ST. MARY'S

Burglars entered St. Mary's church some time last night and robbed the poor boxes. The amount taken is only problematieal, but was probably less than Si0. A piece of fiat iron that looked as if it had been taken from the railroad, MS used as a jimmy in gaining entrance and in prying off She brass padloeks from the two poor boxes.
 Captain Jarvis. who is working on the case this morning. is of the opinion that more than one person participated in the break. The burglars first tried to gain entrance through cellar win dow but were unsuccessful. They next
Putnam patriot., 1925-09-11

broke window in the rear of the church and turned the lock. Raising the window they were confronted by boxes of flowers so gave up this mode of entrance. A window beside rear door. was next tried and 1t was through this that the burglars entered
 Apparently more or less familiar with the interior of the church, they went directly to the two poor boxes and pried off the padlocks on the chains that prevent the boxes from being opened After emptying the boxes they looked about, as evidenced by various things being moved, but did no damage.
Putnam patriot., 1925-09-11
Biggest Celebration Putnam
 Has EUer Had Being Planned

Dedication of New Memorial Bridge on Armisticee Day, November l l, Will Bring Governor Trum-. bull and Staff With Other High State Officials, Soldiers, Sailors and Military Band, a Flying Unit of Aeroplanes Notable Speakers, Making Event of State-Wide Interest," Special Town Meeting Will Be Held Next Thursday Morning at 10 O'Clock For Purpose of Making An Ap- propriation to Defray Expenses. Citizens and Societies Cooperating. ....s
Putnam patriot., 1925-09-11
Modern Fagi1 Pleads Guilty
 Gets Long State Prison Term
WOODSTOCK FAIR
 AND CATTLE SHOW
Society Has Arranged For 67th Annual Event on Large
 Scale
Two Big Days, Next Wednesday and
 Thursday

While not overlooking the fact that the young people of the present generation want something with little ''pep'in it. the directors and officers of Woodstock Fair never lose sight of the fact that the old time fair and cattle show is fast giving way to gathering bent on nothing but amusement. It is, and has al- ways been. the aim of the Woodstock Fair officials to retain the agricultural features of its fair and in this they have been supported by the public who look upon Woodstock fair as the one place where they may be brought in close proximity to the farm. The city dweller likes this. He likes to see the fine stock in the stalls; the swine in the pens; poultry in coops {; the fast disappearing oxen in their contests of strength; the beautiful flowers: the fine display of selected fruit; the tempting array of food stuffs from the farm wife's kitchen i; the appetizing butter and cheese from the dairy; all of these have an at traction for those to whom farming in New England is only known in the abstract.
 Makes Slight Change
 This feature of it's fair is empha- sized in Woodstock and in it the eiti- zens of that farming community take just pride In order the better to display some of these products there has been a slight change made this year
 The main building is to be used to exhibit the fruit. vegetables, grain and flower display. also for mis- cellaneous manufactured articles.
 The ladies exhibitions will be shown in what has been formerly used as dining hall A door will be cut through the east side of the main building for convenience in go- ing to the other building.
 Good Horses
 Good horse flesh still delights the rural dweller and the city dweller alike. Draught horses, driving horses and speedsters come in for their share of attention. While the race track on the fair grounds is but a third of mile t is q fast track and attracts some good entries. There will be good racing on both days of the fair.
 The so called midway will have many things to amuse those who wish to pass away few hours after view ing the various exhibits Everything will be arranged to suit variety of desires but there will be nothing re- pugnant to good taste. The fakir will dispose of his wares and there will be the chance to try feats of skill. Probably there will be a side show or two besides the frankfurter stands and the popcorn. peanuts and lemonade. The crowd will surge back and forth trying their luck and watching others try theirs. IL will be a busy midway
 The ''old home day" feature of Woodstock fair is one of it's delights to old and young. l. is a meeting place of the countryside. A reunit- ing for day of the farmer and his city cousin.
 Next Tuesday is entry day, when all exhibits will arrive and be placed in attractive position Wednesday and Thursday the fair will be in full swing. IT the weather is fine the sue cess of Woodstock fair is already as- sured.
Putnam patriot., 1925-09-11
ROBERTS SMITH ENGAGEMENT
 ANNOUNCED IN CLINTON

Mrs. John O. Hoffman of l9 Pros peot street, Clinton, Mass. has an- nounced the engagement of her sister, Miss Margaret Mary Smith of Put nam. to Harry Irving Roberts, son of Irving H. Roberts of School street. The wedding will take place in Clin- ton, October 3.
 Miss Smith. q graduate nurse, has been employed at the Day kimhall Hospital for several years. Mr. Roberts was born in Putnam, is a graduate of the Putnam High school and later attended Pratt Institute, Brooklyn, N. Y He is at present employed in Providence.
Putnam patriot., 1925-09-11

The Republicans viii hold their caucus in the Municipal building at \ o'clock this evening for the purpose of putting in nomination candidates for town officers As far as can be learned the caucus will be harmonious unless contests develop at the last
Putnam patriot., 1925-09-11
BRAD DINsMoRE NEW COACH AT PoMFRET SCHOOL

Robert Brad" Dinsmore. spec taeular quarterback of Prince tons last years foot ball team, will join the faculty of Pomfret school, when school opens the lat ter part of this month, and will act as coach for the foot ball team and have charge of the schools athletic policy.
 Mr. Dinsmore comes to Pom- fret as the successor of Charles F.. Brown. for thirteen years the popular coach of the school who died suddenly a few weeks ago while on a hike with boys from a boys camp in Maine.
 Mir Dinsmore graduated from Princeton last June.
 J. E. Supernant of Worcester ws n this city Thursday.
Putnam patriot., 1925-09-11
MRS. FAUcHER FOUND
 GUILTY, APPEALS

Mrs Arthur Faucher of Putnam. night party in Webster in which two Webster policemen figured. some weeks ago, was arraigned in a justice court in North Gr0Kyenordale. Wed. nesday afternoon on a charge of recIc- less driving. She waz found guilty bv Justice Percy P. Tourtellotte and n fine of S76 and costs was imposed from which the defendant appealed and furnished bond of s200 for ap- pearanee in the superior court.
Putnam patriot., 1925-09-11
PILOTED BALLOON THAT
 KILLED BOY AT FAIR
Aeronaut Gates as Daredevil Smith Returns After l2
 Years as Human Fly"
Will Climb Union Block This Eve
 ming

Will Climb Union Block This Eve
 ming
 Daredevil Smith. claiming fo be the smallest and youngest human fly in the business. will climb Union Block tonight. Smith recently gave exhi- hitions in Norwich and Daaiels0u. In Norwich a large crowd watched him scale the Wauregan hotel and the post office, while in Danielson he climbed the side of Barnott's garage. In Prov idence recently he performed for the benefit of the sufferers from the Mack inac disaster.
 Smith has been fourteen years in the business and has also been in the movies in Hollywood and holds the worlds record as parachute jumper. having made nine consecutive drops from q balloon.
 Boy Carried Aloft
 It is as an aeronaut that Smith will be remembered in this section, when it is recalled that he was the young man who piloted the balloon at the Wood stock fair grounds on that tragic af- ternoon of Tuesday, September l6 1913, when George Bernier. Jr., 13 was carried aloft and dropped several hundred feet to his death in front of thousands of spectators at the fair grounds.
 Smith made the ascension under the name of Harold Gates. as Gates was the aeronaut who was expected to make the ascent, but at the last min- ute was unable tn appear and Smith was substituted
 Drops 10 Death
 Prof T. II Flower of Boston was secured by the far officials co provide q balloon ascension and parachute drop When the big balloon had been inflated the professor shouted "Let go. As the balloon arose the aero naut was seen clinging to the cross bar of the trapcse. Below the eeronaut was seen what at first was thought to be a dummy entangled in one of the guy ropes h q moment the large crowd looking aloft realized that t was small boy and that they were to be witnesses to a tragedy. Some turned their heads, while others, fascinated kept their eye on the small dark obs ject far below the aeronaut until the boy let go his hold, some three or four hundred feet above the earth, and came falling to the ground, landing with a dull thud in the race track en. closure He was instantly killed Those who saw the tragedy will never forget the sight.
 The coming of Smith has vividly re. called that beautiful September after. noon twelve years ago next Wednes. day that ended so tragieally and east gloom over the countryside. Smith
Putnam patriot., 1925-09-11
MEETING DATE CHANGED

The Delphian Society has changed the date of meeting from the second Monday in September. and will meet Monday, September 21.
Putnam patriot., 1925-09-11

Miss Mary Wheaton of Bradley street will leave later in September to enter Kendall Hall school at Pride's Crossing, Mass.
Putnam patriot., 1925-09-11

knew nothing of the tragedy enacted below him until he had made his dou- ble parachute jump and reached the ground.
Putnam patriot., 1925-09-11
PRIVATE DANCE

Twenty-Five couples attended a pri. vate dance held at the Stone Bridge pa. vilion last evening. Ii was arranged by a committee headed by Albert J. Owier.
Putnam patriot., 1925-09-11

MT. and Mrs. Walter Wheaton and son Bradley will spend the weekend at Pleasant View, P.
Putnam patriot., 1925-09-11

The opening of schools has brought home many of the families who have been summering at the beaches.
Putnam patriot., 1925-09-11

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Evening star., 1925-05-03
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JEWETT
USED CARS.
0pAICE-IEWETT

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Evening star., 1925-05-03
IAN EXCELLENT BUY IN A
CHRYSLER IMPERIAL
CJ-n NJ -

1924 model. In wonderful condition. Driven
by original owner only 300 miles: Painted
tires. bumpers front and rear. combination
stop and tail light. electric automatic wind
shield wiper, rear mirror and sun visor. The
upholstery Is entirely protected by slip
covers. This car has had excellent care.
You will appreciate this when you buy IT,
Nearly thousand dollars off new car price
4 down payment Of S595 and SIS q month
for 10 months will buy il. This includes
interest and fire and THEFT insurance.
THIS IS CAR NO. 62.
Evening star., 1925-05-03
ITS A JEWETT AND A
DANDY

runs like 1t Just came out of the factory.
shape, equipped with 4.95 balloon tires,
extra tire, rim and cover mounted on the
side. Trunk rack and trunk combinat
stop and tail light. c. q. spring bu.. IL s
front and rear motometer. side lights on
coNl. all nickel head lights. automatic wind
shield wiper. rear-view mirror, and sun
visor: Car finished in Lotus blue. 1854 cash
and e52 a month for 10 months which iir-
cludes interest and fire ard theft insurance,
THIS Is CAR No. SO
Evening star., 1925-05-03
"WHO WANTS TO BUY A
IEWFTT RIGHT?"

1922 Standard Jewett touring. Car in
first class mechanical condition and looks
fine. This car has the following equipment
Automatic Windshield wiper. bar cap motto
terms on this bargain are S2i1 down and
500 month for 10 months. which includes
interest and fire and theft insurance.
THIS IS CAR NO. GA.
Evening star., 1925-05-03

AUTO REFBftIORS SlLN Ek GlAl ~.
$3.50: brass beds reiacduered: auto nickel
plating Acme Plating Co. 1927 d st. NV.
1fon
Evening star., 1925-05-03
ECONOMICAL,
TRANSPORTATION"

Chevrolet Sedan, all good tires notometer
/ rear view mirror, wind shield wiper flower
| vase, bumper, and parking light. Appear
| anee good and engine in frst-class condition
| THIS is a real Economical" buy for some
one desiring a light closed car. A cash
( payment of SlHO and the balance 500 Z
month for 8 months will take il and covel
| interest and fire and theft insurance.
| THIS is CAR NO. go.
Evening star., 1925-05-03

PAINTING-HIGH-CLAS EXTERIOR. IN
terior house painting; also brick. cement.
stueco work painted right at low cost; refs.
Z. MORAN. 2l6 John Marshall pl. N. 1871.
Evening star., 1925-05-03
FOR sALE-AUTOMoBILEs.

good condition; S75; terms. Open Sundays
90 pm Mr.. Edge. Donoboe Motor Co.,
2l5 Pa ave. Sc
Evening star., 1925-05-03
WHO WANTS AN ESSEN
COACH ~

Late 1924 model Has been used in dip.
loInstlc service but 1000 miles Appearance
like new. Engine in frat class condition
This car has been run only enought to break
IL in correctly. and carries the following
equipment: Bumpers. front and rear: auto
matte windshield wiper. part light. rear
view mirror. and new tires and moto-
meter. Can be purchased on our usual easy
terms at S3l4.G5 down and S45 a month for
10 months: This covers interest and fire
and theft insurance
THIS Is CAR no. 70.
Evening star., 1925-05-03

AUTO REPAIRING-Start.-H light. ignition &
rewriting; work guar. Fr. 7i95 Automo-
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Evening star., 1925-05-03
FOR SALF-NUTOMORILES.

BTTCK TOURING. 1923. 5-passenger: very
little used: best OF care been tal.en Of car. T.
s. Gaddess. 1920 VI st.
Evening star., 1925-05-03
1924 CHEVROLET
TOTRING

in. Looks like new. Engine runs fine. Tires
in excellent condition; This is. a real good
buy, 81 40 cash. and the balance $40 a
month for 10 months. will cover the car
and interest and fire and theft insurance
THIS is CAR NO. So
Evening star., 1925-05-03
"TEWFTT WILL DO IT"

1924 Jewett Broughsm. Hse only been
used few months. This is u wonderful
car for a lady TO drive. Has the following
equipment: Bumpers, front and rear: wind
shield wiper. rear-yiew mirror, park light
and new tires. Can be bought for s53I
down, and s7S month for 10 months
which will cover interest and fire and theft
insurance.
THIS IS CAR NO s4.