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Imperial Valley press., 1925-04-13
''Fhe Spaniard" at
Valley Th ca ter

\ barge Attendance greeted the
orcuing of THE Spauiard' ut the
Valley ;hcatcr iaSt night This pic.
turr is considered the "Nncik of
l9-5. and some critics consider ii
owen % ba.;er and stronger story.
Raou' Walsh made jue picture from
the amazing navel by Juanita SAY
a-r.
Although Ricardo Cortoz is new
tu thcatcr 4ocrS, hc j. coming like
81 Wairl wind. la The ~pmjard.
ay has % strong sole, an ardent low
cr and loyabc william. lie is sup.
ported by Jctta GoaGN, tn, ravi>A-
Ing French heau5y, Noah Becry is
ca>t in the role Of b#Hdit, and
carries it o0- in typical Bccry
style.
style, The spaniard" Will be
shown again tonight.
Imperial Valley press., 1925-04-13
ENDORSE JUDGE OWEN
FOR FEDERAL JUDGESHIP

BAKERSFIELD. Cal, April 13.
RESOLUTIONS endorsing the candi-
darv Of Judge Edwin W Owen for
to the Southern Cali
fornia federal iudgeship vacated
recently by Benjamin F. Bled>oe,
were forwarded today to President
Coolidge. The resolutions were
adopted by directors Of the local
civic commercial asSociut;uu
Imperial Valley press., 1925-04-13
Henry Eighth"
At Club Meeting
Next Thursday

\ treat is in store for all club
women of the city by reason Of the
fact that the literature section of
.hr club will have charge OF the
next regular meeting. Thursday.
April 16, ut the clubhouse
Henry the Eighth, : the drama
which the section has been earnest
~ studying for some time. will be
the vehicle chosen to display the
ability of the members and will be
portrayed in costume.
All club women are urged to re
member this event and make plans
to be present.
These thin stockings won't pro
tect legs from sharp looks.
Imperial Valley press., 1925-04-13
Begin Fight for
S135.OO0 Estate

Los ANGELES, April 13.-Tcsti-
uoacr IN behalf Of Lois Frances
Logan. l-rcar.o.d child whose her
itage of $4,000 left her by Louis
j. Nae-cher is being contested by
The Iattcr's three brothers, began
today in Judge Walton j. Wood 5
court
The dead mans brothers claim he
wa. uHlulv Influenced by his house
keeper, Mrs. Lottir T. Logan, the
little heirs foster mother
Logan wa. separated from his
wife, Mrs Minnie $. Maeschcr, sew
eraL years a9o. Mrs. Logan, il was
charged, cuticcd Macschcr from his
wife She testified, however, that
She did not meet Macscher until two
years after he Lad separated.
Imperial Valley press., 1925-04-13
CITY TREASURER
OF MEXICALI IS
IN TROUBLE NOW

II. Borunda. former treasurer Of
MeXicali, is the latest official of
that city to be taken into custody
as the result Of an alleged shorta ge
in city funds, uncovered by Plutar-
ca Gallcsos, federal district attor-
ney.
The former treasurer was taken
into custody on Thursday night.
The municipal cashier has been plac-
ed i'll charge Of the treasury depart
meut.
Imperial Valley press., 1925-04-13
LARGE CROWD At
SUNRISE SERVICES
HELD AT IMPERIAL
(By Press Staff CorrospondentD

=. IMPERIAL, April ia large
crowd attended the sun rise #cr-
vices, given ON the high school lawn
Sunday morning.
The program was as followsi
Invocation, Rev. RayL Carter.
Cornct Solo, Inflammatus, G. J..
Jenkins. Ets
Hymn, Gle Arose" Congrcga
ton.
Responsive Reading led by Rev.
Carter.
Quartet, "As 1t Began to Dawn"
Methodist Church Quartet.
Reading, Good of the Open Air
Van Dyke, Mrs. H. V. Gray.
Vocal Solo. 'lIosauna Jules
Granier, G. w. Paulin.
Benediction. Rev. Carter.
Imperial Valley press., 1925-04-13
CLOSING NATIONAL ANTHEM

have noticed that all Canadian
bromjca>tiAg stations close their
programs with their national anthem
and rAat the only time III American
station closes with The Star Span
eiDi Banner i when military
ta1I j. playing. Mhy = l. SO, Are
the Canadians more patriotic than
we,-E. II. Fuller, Fort Hayes, Co
-rIuhu>. Ohio.
Imperial Valley press., 1925-04-13

Tough steak may be made ten.
der by letting the family wear ii
adj day rs rubber heels.
Imperial Valley press., 1925-04-13
COTTON MARKETS

ciosng cotton tone was steady
Spots steady. , higher: mldS -.
Imperial Valley press., 1925-04-13

C6rm6n, particularly cWeet
singer, who was chosen unott1-
cial poet laureate OF Canada.
he has many volumes of choice
verse to his credit, and Is
at present giving series OF
readings in California and along
the Pacific Coast. Robert }. y.
Stead, Poet of the Prairies." Is
also q novelist and was second
President of the Association. His
"Eomesteader" and "Cowpuncher
are true pictures of pioneer days
in the west, while his latest novel,
The Smoking FLAX" Is q very re.
alistlc story Of Canadian farm life
of today. Lawrence j. Burpee,
author of The Search for the
Western Sea-" Is the present presl-
dent OF the Canadian Authors
Association. he Is native of the
Maritlmes and is descended from
Empire Loyalist stock. de is q
prolific writer and an authority CT
history, being the President OF tie
Historical Society OF Canada.
Women as well as men nave
added valuable contributions to
CanaGA's literature. Recently
Martha Ostenso won the $l3,ouU
prize offered by Dodd, Mead & Co.,
and the Famous Players-LasHy 81
New York, for the best novel u
the year. The author Is OF Nor.
wegiar origin, and came to Amer
ica when two years old, living IL
w estern States and Manitoba. She
is a school teacher nd "a years OF
age. The winning book is "ihe
Passionate Flight" a romance II
life on the western pralrles. Other
well known books by Canadian
women are beautiful Joe," -
Marshall Saunders, which has been
into IA languages auc
OF which over a million copies have
been sold; Anne Of Green Gables"
By l.. M. Montgomery, has had an
Putnam patriot., 1925-10-09
GRAND OFFICERS HERE
Jesssmine Chapter Holds Big Meeting
 Wednesday Night

There was a large attendance at the meeting of Jessamine Chapter, Order of the Eastern Star, at Masonic Temple. Grove street. Wednesday eve n.ng to greet the grand officers who came to Putnam for inspection. The members of the grand body present were: Grand matron, Mrs. Helen 1. Williams, Silver Lane; associate grand matron. Mrs. Grace F.. Chidsey, East Haven; grand eonductress. Mrs. Nell lie Stewart, New Canaan: associate grand eonduetress. Mrs. Francis A. Geer. South Norwich: grand Esther. Mrs Abbie V. Bergman, Hartford grand sentinel, Joseph C. Lounsberry. New London.
 The degree team of the order worked number of candidates and team members were highly eOmpli- mented by the visiting officers for the excellence of their work. There were short talks by the visitors before the lodge was closed and afterward an excellent supper was served.
Putnam patriot., 1925-10-09
LADIES GATHER AT
 BANQUET BOARD

4 banquet and entertainment, at which l25 sat down to the tables. was held last night in St. Jean Baptisto hall, Providence street. The banquet was held by the ladies Of L'Union St. Jeane Baptiste The men of the un- ion acted as walters and were very at- tentive to the ladies. seeing that they got the best of service.
 Following the banquet there was an entertainment. A social time followed. The evening was in keeping with Hal loween and the hall was decorated with autumn leaves, cornstalks and Jaek-o'- Lanterns.
 There was singing by Miss Poulis, accompanied at the piano by her sister, and by Miss Estelle Beaudreanlt, ac- companied by Miss Labonte. IL was one of the most enjoyable parties the ladies of the Union have ever held.
 The $I0 door prize was awarded to Miss Kasko of Mechanicsville.
Putnam patriot., 1925-10-09

The common council at i;s regular meeting Tuesday night granted per mission for the installation of sockets in sidewalks for the purpose of flag decoration, authorized the electric light committee to light the public parking grounds, passed vote of thanks and voted $l00 to the Webster fire department for its services at the recent fire, referred the matter of water pressure near the Putnam Com pany's plant to the board of water commissioners and certified the ap. pointment of members of the fire de. partment. besides transacting routine business.
 Quorum Present
 The meeting was called ;o order by the mayor at TAO. Those present were aldermansat-large Richard, Al dermen Delisle, Labby, Dubois and Rerthiaume and City Clerk Ryan.
 The police report showed ib ar rests for the month of September, IA of the number being for intoXi- cation. Fines and costs collected Co Si4A.35. Seven prison CTS were taken to jail, 2s tramps lodged at the police station and four store doors found open and secured
 Alderman Anee brought up the matter of lighting the public parking place and there was some discussion. X. $. Macdonald. secretary of the Chamber of Commerce spoke on the
Putnam patriot., 1925-10-09
TWO IMPORTANT MEETINGS

Two important meetings in for warding the plans of the Armistice Day celebration will be held in the Chamber of Commerce rooms next week.
 Monday evening all exsservice men of the town are invited to be present at o'clock to talk over the possibility of forming march ing unit to take part in the parade. The day is a day of days for the ex-service men of Putnam and the committee hopes to have a large representation of World War vet erans in line.
 On Wednesday evening at s O. clock the general committee will hold a meeting to make reports on progress made and to talk over fur ther details of plans and arrange ments. All members are urged to attend as the time of the eelebra- ten is fast approaching.
Putnam patriot., 1925-10-09

The aged Phillips sisters, who lived in one room in house in Woodstock Valley, obliged to huddle in one corner of the room when it rained as the roof leaked like a sieve. have regained their home in Duxbury. Mass, by order of the superior court Judge Hugo Du- buque. on Tuesday, ordered the home, which the sisters conveyed Co Mrs. Mary W. Hicks. formerly of Wood stock, on promise that she would pro- vide for them. reeonveyed to the sis ters because Mrs. Hicks had failed to carry out her agreement.
 Since leaving Woodstock the elderly ladies, refined and well educated. have been inmates of the almshouse in Dux- bury. the selectmen of that town com ing t0 Woodstock for them some time ago.
 The sisters owned their home m Duxbury and it was we'll furnished with valuable antiques. The house was mortgaged and as the sisters were without funds they could not keep tho place m proper repair and foreclosure was threatened by the bank that hele the mortgage.
 One Sister Blind
 The sisters are about eighty year old and Miss Helen Is blind. Mrs Hicks was appealed to and agreed ts give the two women a home and foot as long as they should live in exchange for the conveyance of the Duxbur! home to her.
 The deed was executed and the tw, women were brought to Woodstock and placed in a house alone. Neighbori soon began to talk about the poor con. ditions under which the women were living, and events leading up Co the recent court action began to happen last winter when Putnam woman, ldistantly related Co the sisters, ap- pealed Co Attorney Archibald Macdon- aid, Jr. Mir. Macdonald worked for a time trying 10 interest the Massachu- setts authorities, and finally was sue cessful in getting the case into the hands of the state legal aid society. Nothing was accomplished in this di- rection.
 The seiectmen of Woodstock be- came interested and finally the select men of Duxbury were prevailed upon to come for the old ladies and take them back to Dnxbury, where they had a legal residence.
 Ella Provide Dinner
 Through his connection with the case Attorney Macdonald. at Christ mas time, informed the Elks Lodge of the plight of the two women. A Christ mas basket was taken to the home of the aged couple and their sorrowfui condition gained still further publicity.
 IL was found that food in the house was a scarce article. The two women had little firewood. They lived in one room of the house and when 1t rained the roof leaked so badly that they were forced to occupy only q corner of it.
 The women themselves were uncom. plaining. They were without funds end unable to pay for anything. In recognition of what he had done for them they presented Attorney MaedQn;
Putnam patriot., 1925-10-09
MISS KENARY TO WE'D
 WORCESTER MAN

Announcement is made that Novem. Der 2 has been set for the wedding of Miss Grace kenary. daughter of Mir. and Mrs John kcnary, and Frederick Welch of Worcester, The wedding will take place in Dayville where Miss Kenary has been making her home with her sister. Mrs. John O'Neil. Miss Kenary is a graduate of the Put nam High school and well known in Putnam. Mir. Welch Is employed by the Boston & Worcester trolley cx. press at Worcester, where they will live after returning from a wedding trip.
Putnam patriot., 1925-10-09

Selectman Edward Girard, Demo. crat. retained his place on the board as the minority representative at the annual town election, Monday, beat. ing his opponent, former seleetman, Alfred Bonneville, Democrat. by a majority of l60. This was the only contest in the election but 1t caused a record in the number of split tickets, nearly 600 marking their ballots otherwise than by making a cross in the circle at the top of the column. This was the only contest that de- veloped Monday and the Republicans elected their whole ticket by a safe majority
 Considering the weather the vote was looked upon as satisfactory, a total of l,5l6 ballots being east A year ago the number was l 1885 but the weather was fair.
 Name Printed Wrong
 One of the features of the election was the fact that the name of Ore gene Touchette appeared on the bal lot as Oregene "Tetreault" and s76 ballots were cast for "Tetreault' for constable. There being no such per- son in the town the vote was declar- ed void. However. in the blank col umn someone wrote in the name of Oregene Touchette and he was de elared elected by this one vote. Na= poleon Bizaillon and John Bulger were also elected by having their names written in the blank column, each receiving one vote.
Putnam patriot., 1925-10-09
EVENING SCHOOLS
 OPENED TUESDAY
Trade School Has i76 Appli- cants.-Room For a Few
 More In Trades
Dress Making Glasses Full.-56 al
 High School

Putnam's evening schools epenes this week under most favorable condi. ltionS. The enrolment both at the Trade School and at the high school is large.
 Monday night was enrolment night al the State Trade School. There were l76 applications and twelve in the dressmaking department were placed on the waiting list.
 The school Is in session four nights a week from 7.30 to 9.s0 Each class has two nights a week. except the sewing classes, which have but one night a week.
 Room For More
 Applications are still being receiv- ed, for in some of the trade depart ments. there Is room for few more pupils. The electrical department seems to attract the greater number and possibly the relatively recent de- velopment of radio may have some thing to do with this.
 These night pupils are otherwise employed during the day. They are able to get practical, technical knowledge of their chosen subjects while working day times. This ops portunity is becoming more fully ap= preciated. as the large number of ap- plications denotes.
 These night classes are in addition Co the day classes where 270, includ- ing grade pupils, are receiving instruc- ton From present appearances more room will soon be needed to take care of the growing number of applicants at the State Trade school.
 Al High School
 In the evening classes at the high school there Is an enrolment of 40 pupils in the commercial department and sixteen pupils in the American ization department.
 Mrs Archibald Macdonald, Jr,. and Miss Anne Hogan, are the teachers in the commercial department. and Louis F. Battey, principal, and Miss Ruth F. Elliott teach the naturaliza- ton class.
Putnam patriot., 1925-10-09

When the ballots were separated il was disclosed that there had beer 622 straight Republican tickets cast and 2S3 straight Democratic tickets leaving 6l1 split tickets. A few bal. lots were thrown out as illegal.
 Counting Difficult
 The polls were open from 630 a. m. to ?. m. and City Clerk Thomas Ryan was moderator. The counters were confronted with an unusually hard task on account of the number of split tickets and it was after s.30 o'clock when the final total was an nouneed by Moderator Ryan.
 The business meeting was called to order by the moderator at o'clock with a small gathering, a good part of those present being women. in at tendance. The appropriations as made in a budget by the seleetmen were voted.
 The first vote was to authorize the selectmen Co borrow sufficient funds to meet the expenses of the town un- til the next annual town meeting and to give the towns notes therefor.
 Appropriations
 S5.000 was voted for the repair of highways.
 For the repair of bridges, Sl,000. For the town schools. including mu- sic ard supplies, $73.500.
 For the observance of Memorial Day, $500.
 (Continued on Page Ten)
Putnam patriot., 1925-10-09
PETER MURPHY DIES

As the Patriot goes to press word of the death this morning of Peter Murphy. for the past 30 years a well known resident of Pomfret, is recei. yer.
 MT. Murphy came to this country from Ireland and all of his life .n America was lived in Pomfret where he was employed by various families until i'll health forced him to give up work four years ago. At one time he had a jitney service. He was al- most as we'll known in Putnam as in pomfret
 Mir Murphy leaves his wife, sister Miss Kate Murphy. employed at the Ben Grosvenor Inn, a daughter, Mar garet and two sons, Peter and John.
Putnam patriot., 1925-10-09
AGED SISTERS REGAIN
 THEIR DUXBURY HOME
COURT DIRECTS MRS MARY W. HICKS, FORMERLY OF WOODSTOCK, TO RECONVEY ESTATE TO MISS
 IMOGENE PHILLIPS
Putnam Lodge of Eks Provides Christmas Dinner When In-
 formed of Women's Plight

nre descendants of Pilgrim stock, had lived at ease during their lives, and at one time their estate at Duxbury beach was the scene of brilliant social gatherings.
 Masters Report
 The masters report, sustained by Judge Dubuque. was in part that the two women were reduced to strait cned circumstances in 1918 or there abouts. and between intervals of dis posing of some of the furnishings of their home. were compelled to depend upon the kindness of neighbors for aa- sistance.
 in the spring of 1921. according to the testimony. Miss tmORene Phillips appealed to Mrs. Hicks for financial help, and subsequently, they agreed that if Mrs. Hicks would pay of the mortgage on the Phillips home, which was being threatened with foreclosure by the Rockland Savings Bank, Miss Phillips would deed the property te her, and in return Mrs. Hicks would furnish the Phillips sisters with a home in Woodstock, Conn, supplying them with food besides.
 The master found that the house provided was not suitable for elderly ladies of their type and that, at times, they lacked sufficient food. Last spring the two were transferred to the aims house at Duxbury.
 It was also found that Mrs. Hicks did not live up Co her agreement as re- lgards proper support, and that the rights of Miss Phillips were not fully protected when she conveyed the prop erty to Mrs Hicks.
Putnam patriot., 1925-10-09

subject at the request of the council stating that the Chamber of Com- merce hnd provided a suitable place for parking purposes, not for its own convenience, but for the benefit and interests of the city in helping solve the parking problem. He felt that the grounds having been provided without charge to the city the matter of lighting the place could be left in the hands of the electric light com mittee.
 Ralph E. Thurston stated that in his opinion five so watt lamps were need ed to properly light the grounds. These could be put on the regular lighting system. each light costing Si9 year and would burn night and day the same as the street lights. He thought that that would be the best and most feasible plan.
 Charles Seder of the committee. spoke briefly.
 The matter was referred to the light committee with power to act in having lights installed in the most economical manner that will give suf- iieient light.
 Permit For Flags
 Alderman Richard brought up the matter ef the installation of sockets in the sidewalks of the city to be ten inches from the outer edge of the
 Continued on Page Five)
Putnam patriot., 1925-10-09
TROOP ONE PUTNAM BOY
 SCOUTS GET CHARTER

Boy Scout Troop of Putnam has been making fast progress in the last few weeks. There are now thirty members belonging to the troop. The troop is now recognized by the Nation al Council of Boy Scouts of America. II was given the official charter (now in Bacons store window), September 90.
 It's officers are: Jerome W. Andrews, scout master; Arthur (. Davison, as- sistant seoutmaster; George Lewis, chairman; Wallace w. Futile, Samuel Rich, Stanley r. Bacon, troop commit tee.
 The troop has been outfitted with uniforms and will be ready to turn out Armistice Day. The headquarters of the troop will be the state armory on Livery street.
Putnam patriot., 1925-10-09
INVITATION TO AMATEUR
 GOLFERS IN WINDHAM co

The pomfret Golf Club extends a cordial invitation 10 all amateur golf CTS. who are residents of Windham county or members of any golf club within the county. to take part in it's annual handicap competition for the challenge cup. to he held on the Pomfret links this year on Saturday. October 10, starting at 1000 a. m. Play will be for IS holes and all cards must be completed the sane day
 Club handicaps should he obtained in writing and sent to the secretary not later than October Q No en- trance fee required Lunch will be served in the club house
 The challenge cup become the pro perty of any player who wins 1t three times. John r. Grosvenor, Secretary.
Putnam patriot., 1925-10-09
ODD FELLOWS HOLD
 WHIST AND DANCE

With more than 200 in attendance, Israel Putnam Lodge of Odd Fellows held a successful whist and dance last Friday night. The prizes for high whist scores were awarded to Miss Ruby Paine, $2.50 in gold, and Rains ford Sherman, a similar prize for mems high score. The consolation prizes were candy and oranges.
 The committee in charge was Reu- ben W. Peterson, James II. McCul- och, Fred D. Card. Kenneth C. Sharpe, 4. $. King. ]. Fred Ash and L. W. Johnson.
Putnam patriot., 1925-10-09

Charles Buxureh of Putnam, who was sentenced to from I to 4 years in states prison after being found guilty by a jury in the superior court of violation of the liquor law, is one of the IS inmates of the states prison who are seeking pardons from the board of pardons, which will meet Monday. November 2.
 Buzurch was said to be the leader of number of those arrested in Put nam following work here by several detectives from the Robert Bridgeman agency of Hartford. During his trial it developed that Buzureh had been to Brooklyn jail to interview a witness against him and when that witness appeared in court he greatly surprls- ed the attorneys for the state by stat