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Putnam patriot., 1925-02-27

ried Miss Mary Weaver, daughter of Mir. and Mrs. Charles s. Weaver of Thompson, June l, 1918. following his divorce from his first wife. Eleanor Davison Ream, New York show girl, who was given decree from Mir. Ream in Putnam. Monday morning, February D. of the same year. According to the story of the first Mrs. Ream, told at the time she ap- peased for her divorce before the late Judge Gardiner Greene of the super for court, she had been living in New York with her mother and married Mir. Ream in Hoboken. N. J., Septeni. Der |, 1911. after an engagement ok two weeks and acquaintanceship of but two months.
 Left First Wife
 After the wedding they spent Fri- day and Saturday in New York. We'd nesday Mir. Ream, after telling her that his family was angry at his mar riage, left for Thompson. He did not return as he promised and continued his absence although she tried to see him and to have him come to see her. Gave $2io,o0o
 Counsel for Mir Ream said that the story was true and that he had no witnesses but would like to be heard on the question of alimony. Follow ing this 1t was stated that an agree ment to pay S2l0. .000 had been reaeh- cd by counsel. The decree was grant, ed on the ground of assertion, and the petitioner was allowed to resume her maiden name of Eleanor Dawson.
 IL was not long after the decree had been granted that the announcement Of the engagement of Mir. keam and Miss Weaver. who had been at the Howe Marot School for young ladies' in Thompson, was announced. The marriage soon followed,
 Inklings of Differences
 Most of the time since their mar riage Mr. and Mrs. Keam have oceu- pied home in Thompson not far from the Ream estate. A few years ago the family went abroad where MT. Ream was called on business. Inkinga of family differences were heard in Thompson. but it was not un- til the story Of the shooting affair and it's emphatic denial, that the people lof Putnam, where both Mir. and Mrs. Ream were frequently seen and had more or less acquaintanees, paid any heed to the rumors or considered them seriously.
Putnam patriot., 1925-02-27
MACDONALD, KEITH AND
 OTHERS AT CONVENTION

Luther NJ. Keith, state supervisor of highways for this district. Is in Atlantic City attending the first an- nual convention. Association of High way Officials of the North Atlantic states. The convention opened Wed. nesday and closes today. Highway Commissioner. John A. Macdonald
 son of Postmaster and Mrs. Archibald Macdonald, and fifteen members, of the Connecticut department, includ
 ing Mir. Keith. attended the conven
 ton. On Wednesday Commisionei Macdonald gave a general discussion of highway matters, at the morninl session and in the afternoon presides over the meeting of the association
Putnam patriot., 1925-02-27
ACCEPTING PAY BY MEMBERS OF THOMPSON
 SCHOOL COMMITTEE IS UPHELD BY COURT
SPRING IS HERE7

The ground hog prognosticat- ed an early spring.
 Robins have been seen.
 Pussy willows are in blossom.
 Last Sunday Hiram 0atley of killingly avenue saw two green grasshoppers sporting on his lawn. The thermometer on this day registered nearly 70.
 If this had been written Thursday it would have ended Spring is here" With the cold north wind sweeping the city today the glooms who tell us that winter is not yet over and that the. month of March will bring snow. are having their innings.
 The signs are in favor of an early spring. It is just matter of how much faith you have in signs.
Putnam patriot., 1925-02-27
WELL CHILD CONFERENCE

The March well-child conference will be held at the High school audi torium next Tuesday afternoon from 2 o'clock until {. A local doctor and nurses will be in attendance as usual, alss representative of the bureau of child hygiene. state department of health. Mothers are urged to bring all children under six years of age to the conference for exnmina~ tion
Putnam patriot., 1925-02-27
ST. JEAN BAPTISTE SOC,
 OBSERVES MARDI CRAS

A gathering that filled St. Jean Bap- tiste hall, Providence street, Tuesday night, was present at the annual ob- servanee of Mardi Gras by the St. Jean Baptiste Society. The Twin Or chestra furnished music during the evening. There was piano solo by Albert F. Miller, and singing by Miss Estelle Beaudreault, accompanied at the piano by Miss A. Labonte. Follow ing the short program there was a so- cial time.
Putnam patriot., 1925-02-27
ANNUAL MEETING
 ARcANUM cLun

The annual meeting of the Arcsnum Club will be held al the clubhouse on South Main street this evening. Eiec- ton of officers will take place and busi- ness of importance will be discu1ee4= A collation will be served
Putnam patriot., 1925-02-27


 continuing vote of the town.
 As far as the other conclusions heretofore reached are concerned. let them stand. As to the relation of the school committee to the town, l may. however, call attention to the recent case of 'Lucier vs. Norfolk, 90 Conn.,, 6S6.
 Practice to Claim Pay
 "There is in the evidence abundant basis for finding that prior to 1915 there was practice on the part of members of the school committee of the town to claim compensation on a fairly definite basis. In fact this prac- tice had it's origin in vote passed in v190l, wherein 1t was Voted to pay the school visitors $3 day" but this vote was hardly applicable after school con soiidation became effective; and aside from it there had been no formal ac- tion as to the basis of compensation taken by the committee, the town or it's selectmen. It was, however. gen orally understood by members of the committee, and was explained to mem bers as they came to it, that charges might be made at the rate of 8 a day where the duties being performed were those formerly pertaining to acting school visitors, and S2 a day for the time spent in committee meetings and other duties performed by them, and a pro rate charge being made for parts of days.
 Evidence of overeharge
 "The board of seleetmen were ap- praised of this practice, and when the bills of members of the committee came before them, they approved them. rarely questioning the amount of the specific items. That considerable number of members of the committee made no charges after 1915 hardly af- fleets the existence of the practice be- fore that date, and, unexplained, Is of little consequence in any respect; that there were instances of overcharges. have no doubt. but they do not appear to have been sufficient in number or amount to detract from the force of the practice as understood by both the committee and hoard of selectmen and as generally followed. l find. there fore, that there was in effect in April, 1915, a practice followed by the com ntAlec anu dCttHAtd h9 bft1 bedid VI selectmen. that members of the com mittee should be compensated at the rate above stated, and that the words in the vote. "as heretofore must be construed as an adoption of that prac- tice. certainly as regards payments which have been already made in pur- suance of 1t.
 As I have said, no doubt there have been overeharges by individual mem bers of the committee, but the com plaint. which, as regards damages, ad- dresses itself to the recovery Of pay ments illegally made because there was no basis in law upon which they might stand, can hardly be used to cover an excess in amount as regards payments which had proper legal basis, and, if it could, the evidence is too slight to admit of any fair estimate of such overcharge.
 Let judgment enter for the defend ants.
 "MALTBIE, Judge"
Putnam patriot., 1925-02-27

Mrs. Alice Nordfelt of Swamp scott, Mass, who has been spending several days as the guest of Mrs Ruth Chandler of Fremont street returned to her home Wednesday.
Putnam patriot., 1925-02-27

The ladies of the Social Circle of the Baptist church spent a pleasant afternoon at the home of Mrs. Ruth Chandler of Fremont street, We'd ness!ay. There was sewing, business meeting, and sociability. Candy was served by the hostess.
Putnam patriot., 1925-02-27
 MRS. CHAMPLlN ENTERTAINS IN HONOR OF HER GUEST

Mrs. Lewis T. Champlin entertain. ed three tables of bridge, Wednesday afternoon, in honor of her guest Miss Louisa Wethereii of Attieboro Mass. Those present were Miss Wetherell, Mrs. Eben Holden, Mrs Nelson Lown, Mrs. Arthur Keith. Mrs William Wheaton, Mrs. E. $. Duffy Mrs. A. s. Macdonald. Mrs. K. T Phillips, Miss Constance Russell, Mrs Fred Prince and Mrs. Champlin Prizes were awarded to Mrs. Lowr and Mrs. Wheaton. A luncheon was served.
Putnam patriot., 1925-02-27

Mir. and Mrs. Frank Stoumbelis and daughter Maria of Sunnyside spent the past week in Medford the guests of his brother, Harry Stoum- bells and family.
Putnam patriot., 1925-02-27

Mir. and Mrs. C. s. Putnam, daugh- ter Elizabeth and son Charles of Westboro, Mass, were Sunday guests om MT. and Mrs. C. l.. Adams.
Putnam patriot., 1925-02-27
SURPRISE BIRTHDAY
 PARTY, MONDAY EVE.

surprise rarty was given for Mrs Charlotte Foley ir honor of ner birth
Putnam patriot., 1925-02-27
TOWNS HAVE POWER TO PAY INDIVIDUALS ON SCHOOL BOARD BY SUFFICIENT VOTE OF TOWN.-
 JUDGE FINDS SUCH ACTION WAS TAKEN
Important Case Will Probably Be Carried Supreme Court
 of Errors

sion. Clearly it was intended to be a continuing vote of the town.
 "As far as the other conclusions heretofore reached are concerned, let them stand As to the relation of the school committee to the town, l may. however, call attention to the recent case of sLucier vs. Norfolk, 90 Conn, 6S6.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1925-11-27
Do NOT TRY To
WELD FANCY
. PEN AND|NK
Writing Tells Character Of
Students, Warns Instruc-
: tor in S. A. Schools.

individuality of the pupil is stress
ed in teaching the art of writing in
the public schools of San Antonio, de-
clared Miss Elma Neal, director of
elementary schools. Copy plate, parrot
like conformation to a certain style is
taboo, she said. Children must be
free to express themselves, their per-
sonality and character. in every way.
she stated, and must not be held
down in a rut and cramped by rigid
methods.
Legibility and a reasonable amount
of speed must be attained by the pu-
pill, Miss Neal said. The main results
sought are: Correct position, neat
ness and legibility and speed, she de-
clared.
Fancy writing is not used, Miss
Neal said.
A modified manuscript system CT
writing is now being tried out as an
experiment in one of the schools, ac-
cording to Miss Neal. 1t is claimed
to be easy, free-hand, fairly rapid and
most legible, easily adapted for use
in every day correspondence and bus
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1925-11-27
SHOTS FAIL TO STOP
CAFE WRECKER BUT
CAR OUTRUNS HIM

Two shots failed to stop n negro
cclcbrant Thursday night after he had
wrecked an East Commerce Street
cafe.
The missiles served to increase the
distance between him and Patrolman
Mills. from whom he had escaped after
arrest.
However, the inebriatc was human.
He couldn't outrun an automobile and
fell prey to Emergency Officer Eddie
Anderson who overtcck him in the po-
lice patrol.
The second officer was only few
yards away when the prisoner made
his dash for liberty.
Charges of disturbing the peace and
being intoxicated were placed against
him.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1925-11-27
8. A. WILL HELP
bEXAR COUNTY
ARM { rs
Marketing Facilities Will
Be Perfected to
Assure Profit.

Marketing and warehouse plans to
make possible an increased produc-
ton on the farms of Bexar county
and to quicken the colonization and
development of the raw lands of South
Texas were taken at a meeting Of a
special committee of the real estate
board and chamber of commerce Off
Gals.
The meeting was held as a primary
effort towards promoting an increased
cooperation between the farmers and
ranchmen and business men with the
view of building up the territory con-
tributary to the city.
Those who attended the meeting were
Fred W. Mally, agricultural secretary
Of the chamber of commerce: j. NJ.
Vance, of the agricultural committee
of the chamber; Alfred w. Rohde, sec
rotary of the farm, ranch and orchards
committee of the Texas State Asso-
citation of Real Estate Boards, and
n. H. White, J. L. Lyle, William
Buehler, c. II. Jackson and Tom Eth
eridge of the local real estate board.
WORK OUT PLANS.
Other meetings will be held in the
near future to work out definite plans
to carry out the scheme.
The meeting was held for the pur-
pose of approaching the proposition
in a general way.
Before the farmers of the county
can increase their production or be-
fore raw land can be developed, it was
agreed, the farmer must be able to
make a profit on his produce.
To accomplish this, it was pointed
out at the meeting, business men of
the city must recognize their respon-
sibility. 1t is up to them to supply
the profitable market.
This, is was said, is possible by CO.
operation, which would bring about
general prosperity.
MAKE S. A. BOOM CENTER.
A direct result of the meetns
and the ones which are to fol-
low, it is believed, will be the develop
ment of systematic marketing plans
and the construction in San Antonio
of adequate warehouse facilities.
During the discussions at the meet
ing it was brought out that the mer-
chants of San Antonio have it in their
power materially to speed up the LAND
development boom, now beginning to
break over the southern end of the
state, and in turn to make the city
the clearing center of tina develop
ment.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1925-11-27
'H|CKUP'' CURE?
| MORE DRINK
Of WATER
San Antonians Suggest
Remedies That Might
Have Saved Patient.

While strong drink has been known
to cause hiccoughs-or "hickups," as
it is more commonly called weak
drink is the most effective remedy.
It's another case of the water
cure"
Discussion over methods Of reliey-
ing one afflicted with hiccoughing,
arose in San Antonio, following the
death in Yonkers. N. Y, recently Of n
7S-year-old millionaire real estate
operator from this cause.
For three days the man tried to stop
and could not. Physicians were called
in and said he probably would die.
Then someone suggested that the
victim be given a glass of water while
pressing the fingers tight against each
ear drum. Relief for several days was
obtained by this remedy, but the hic
coughing returned and the wealthy
man died from exhaustion.
Half a drop of iodine in half a
tumbler of water will cure the hic-
coughs" G. A. Belzons, 1923 North
Zarzamora street, said.
Sip casually nine swallows of
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1925-11-27
COMES HOME DRUNK
FORTURKEY DINNER;
WIFE CALLS POLICE

: Now 1 ask you, is that nice?"
Motorcycle Officer Emil Braun an
swered the housewives question in the
negative and as a result her husband
is in Jail.
With the table set for the Thanks
giving feast, the husband came home
drunk.
And now she is thankful that enough
of the fowl remains for hash.
When her husband ran her from
the house, she called police.
The man was booked on a charge of
being intoxicated.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1925-11-27
BROOKS FLIERS TAKE
TURKEY DAY RECESS

All ships available for cross-country
flights at Brooks Field, were called
into use by pilots taking advantage OF
the opportunity of making flights dur
ing the Thanksgiving recess.
No instruction in flying viii be Civ
en- until Monday.
Six airplanes carried hunters to va
rious places in the Southwest, ana
nine other ships were flown cross
country.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1925-11-27
Murillo Takes Sandy to
Task for Accepting.
Invitation.
CHAPTER 8

The maid set the dishes
on the table. She placed the
chairs. Sandy heard her
moving quietly.
Then Murillo, still clasp
ing her arms, whispered,
"Come, now, and sit down,
DEAR"
9 She moved from him, pre-
tending to reach for a comb. Why
was he doing this? What did it
mean? She was shaking from head
to foot-aflash with bewilderment and
anger. She had a vision of Heinie
and his friends waiting, glancing
about anxiously. What would they
think Of this contemplate snub?"
Now the maid was picking up the
empty tray-going from the room.
Sandy turned. made a little dash.
Get out, too! CODY herself.
Murillo cut between her and the
half-open door. He closed it-stood
with his back braced there.
He had been calm. Now his eyes
blazed through narrow slits-little sti-
lettos. II don't think I'd try that,
Sandy. Go to the table and sit
down."
She stood motionless-only her lips
trembling. Her face tilted upward,
burned with pride and scorn. She
couldn't speak. She didn't wish to
speak.
He came toward her. "We1l have
dinner now" He was about to take
her arm.
She shook him off angrily, her eyes
a fury of accusation.
"Oh, so?" he said hotly. II sup
pose haven't the right to order din
ner in the room? / mustn't make
any plans?'
"You heard me accept the invita-
TOM
"In the future, no invitation is nc.
cepted unless / accept it. Do you
understand!
She felt sick with excitement. "Oh,"
she said family, with a little fluty
laugh. as that so! You're in Amer
lea. Don Murillo-in America now"
THAT means, I suppose, 1 must
cheerfully permit my wife to make
dates with other men? / must be
willing to share her with Tom, Dick
and Heinie on my honeymoon must
II"
you heard me say we'd co. she
repeated vaguely. "why didn't You
refuse then? Why didn't you say"
because it didn't please me to! |
was fortunate to arrive lust in the
nick of time to be included in the in
vitation. wasn't I? It's nice that your
friends are so generous. You had quite
an afternoon. didn't you? Clever the
way you stole from the room. Too bad
/ woke M? You might be with them
now and ] could wonder and wait. In
the future. don't laugh so loudly the
whole hotel rings with it."
She stared at his lips. They were
livid and seemed to curl with these
soft. kissing questions.
Don't be ridiculous-don't make Il
fool of yourself she said, breathless.
ridiculous? No. and you won /;
make me ridiculous. either. My wife
won't hold court in n hotel lobby,
laughing loud enough to attract every
ones attention to herself. YOU can't
carry on with your boy friends now,
Sandy. / overlooked that once. but
expect propriety in my wife. l mean
to have it,"
She had been packing from him. She
halted. stamped her foot angrily, a
flame of tears in her ewes. what do
you mean BY that! What have YOU
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San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1925-11-27

Red, Sam and AL, the three
elephanteers, are worried. Dur.
ing the ELEPHANTICS Friday
night, they plan to take q micro
phone to the zoo ut Breckenridge
Park, in their absence turning
the station over to L. A. Hos
kins, managing editor Of The
Light, and rumors have been
flying around the editorial off.
ces Of the paper that IL. A." is
going to "fix them" while they
are gone. Tune in early Friday
night and get in on the joke,
whatever it may be.
st. Cecilia Serenaders, popu-
lar VICAR artists, will jazz up
the ether both during the
ANTICS and for the hour fol.
lowing, as will Russ Wildey
and Bill Sheehan, famous Ray
O-Vac twins.
Little Jimmie English, San
AntoniO's sweetheart, will be i'm
the studio Friday night to thank
the great hearted citizens Of the
Alamo city for making it pos
sible for her to come out Of the
valley Of the shadow Of death"
into the sunshine Of q happy,
vigorous, healthy life.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1925-11-27
WOMAN FINDS SKIN
OF DOE in YARD

The skin of a recently slain doe
was found Thursday in her front
yard by Mrs. NJ. L. Mcdonald, 1928
Roosevelt avenue. Knowing the ami
NAL had been killed in violation of
the state law she reported her find
to police. Policeman L. w. Davis
removed the hide.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1925-11-27
MEXICAN TORNADOES
DAMAGE FRUIT CROP

More than a million and half pesos
have been lost in the banana planta-
lions of Oaxaca and Tehuantepec,
Mexico, due to tornadoes and floods
that have stricken that region recent
ly, dispatches received in San An
tonic from Mexico City say.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1925-11-27
Probably He Didn't

Let's hope the resident of Marbella,
Spain. whose wife presented him with
sextuplets-three boys and three girls
had enough presence of mind left TO
repeat the old wheeze: II can scarcely
believe my census
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1925-11-27
FIND CAR STRIPPED
NEAR SOMERSET ROAD

A small touring car, stripped of ali
movable parts, was found by e. Hope
near the city limits on the Somerset
road Thursday, according to report
to the sheriff's office. The car has
been stored at a garage at 1916 South
Flores street, pending location of the
owner. 1t bore license number
345o1.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1925-11-27
w. E. SMITH FUNERAL
TO BE HELD SATURDAY

Funeral services for Walter Edgar
Smith, Ga, who died in n local hos
pital Thursday, will be held Saturday.
He was a native of Texas, having re-
sided in San Antonio the last seven
years.
Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. y.
Phansteel and brother, Joe Smith.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1925-11-27
S. P. LINES ANNOUNCE
RATES FOR HOLIDAYS

Holiday rates of one and one-half
fare for the round trip between points
in Texas and Louisiana over the
Southern Pacific Railroad, have been
announced by officials of that road.
The rates will 90 into effect Decem-
Der IL and the return limit will be
InnnnrY ).
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1925-11-27

water, at the same time holding the
breath" - Mrs. L. T. Worley, 015
West Agarita avenue.
"a good scare will do the job. Pre-
tend to tip backward chair in which
the afflicted one is sitting and he will
be cured. Felix Newton, 204 Chi
cago boulevard.
Swallow as large a mouthful of
water at once as you can."-L. Nj.
de Cryse, 1910 Los Angeles street.
,fCoutinupd On Page 70 Part 2l
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1925-11-27

mess. Whether It will be adopted in
all the schools is a question.
A minimum of 80 letters a minute
in writing is required in the second
grade, graduating to 70 letters per
minute in the eighth grade, Miss Neal
said.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1925-11-27
FLIERS TO BE HOSTS
AT FOOTBALL PARTY

Brooks Field officers will provide
double entertainment Saturday after
noon for those who wish to hear the
returns of the Army-Nayy football
game as they come in.
Preparations have been made to get
the returns of the game play by play
at the Brooks Field officers club.