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The Washington times., 1925-03-04
Socialism i'm Government

The death of Hjamar Branting three times Socialist Prime
Minister OF Sweden reminds you that in Europe
Socialism isn't deadly supposed it to be here.
Sweden nation in excellent shape, with good strong
government an able intelligent people With its money rising
value Its prosperous able to outbd all the
rest OF the world including America in getting
tracts Socialism in to have crippled
Sweden.
France has Socialist Premier in Herot IAN and
dangerous Socialist our governing powers would call him
Yet france under Socialist Prime Minister practically
rules Europe She holds England in fear with fight
ing air fleet and holds down. under finger great
empire OF the Kaiser who detestng Socialism managed
Hohenzollern basis to land Germany now
What would be poison In America be pretty good
food in Europe.
The Washington times., 1925-03-04
ELSIE ROBINSON

time and turn around-you can't dodge EN-.
What pays those bills? Romance doesn't
pay them You can't give the garbage man
sweet kiss on the neck and expect him to
pocket his dun Nor will the State forego
your taxes because you swing wicked heel
at jazz Nothing but cold cash pays the
bills. And it takes more than little heavy
petting to earn cold cash.
Cash means getting up at a. m. and
stubbing your toe on the floor lamp while
you're looking for your clothes. Cash means
sinking out into cold drizzle with murder
in your heart and arriving at your desk with
tears of self-pity dribbling down your nose.
Cash means hanging over a job you may
loathe and being ragged by lotta morons
that oughtta be behind bars. Cash means
plugging home at night too played out to
care whether they embalm you or cast your
The Washington times., 1925-03-04
LISTEN, WORLD!

WwYHAT makes square shooter" in
w marriage? What causes a man to
" stick by the game and bring home
the bacon? What makes him safe bet when
a girl is trying to pick her futuref A. M.
G. thinks its the Right Woman. Quite
lot Of folks beside A. NJ G. think it's
question of the Right Woman. They're
perfectly sure that Henry Adolphus will be
loyal and loving if he marries that peach of a
stenog, although he's total loss as hus-
band to his lady lemon. The peach of a
stenog is particularly sure of this. He needs
to be understood, that's all. The present
Mrs. Henry Adolphus doesn't understand
him, SO, naturally, he can't bother to stay
married to her. But when he marries Miss
Peach-oh, that will be different Then
you II see how devoted he can be, and how
he IL slave for his wife and home! All Of
The Washington times., 1925-03-04

VWVHE best virtue Is uncOnscl0us.
When we do good deed and expect a
Putnam patriot., 1925-04-03
STATE TRADE SCHOOL
 AND THE TRIO OF BIS
BIGGER, BETTER AND BUSIER THAN EVER BEFORE.-A vERITABLE HIVE OF INDUSTRY MID THE
 HUM OF MANY MACHINES
Pass Through the Various Between
 and 10 P. M. Thursday.

and at sewing machines. In one corner table was set with eight places, a meal complete even to the coffee. There were curtains and draperies made from Oxford cloth made in the Trade school. One largo embroidered square, nj guess about C 6 feet, was made wholly from ! the product of the Trade school, the cloth woven and the embroidery yarn spun at the school. Some of the articles of needle work were for sale. Candy was also being sold.
 Was Not Laundry Day
 Passing out again a sign invited one to visit the laundry in the base- ment. Passing down two long flights of stairs only to find that 1t was not laundry day in the basement, one walked back to the street floor and out of the building
 By this tune hundreds of automo- piles were parked 0n both sides of Providence and around on School street. Une had to push his way into the Trade school from which Q steady stream of humanity was flow in and out.
 Dropping into the basenaen. of the trade school for the first look, eas turned to the right into the machine shop. 1t was hard to tell what 1t wax all about and 1t was hard to believe that the intricate looking machines were being run by those just learning the trade. Boys both small and large were busy at the heavy machines and appeared obliyious to the curious one looKers SO intent were they upon their work. A forge in the corner was something familiar as were the lath- ts. wna1 some oI the other shiny steel machines. with their many gears and levers, were. was unknown and probably would be unknown to the reader were their names given here. One especially attractive exhibit was d motof-arlsen attaenment Tor mov- ing picture machine made by the students. Other articles manufactur- ed in the shop were also displayed and the drawings and books of the academic side of the instruction glv- en were also in evidence.
 s,563 Jobs In Carpentry
 Passing to the carpentry depart ment one heard the Buzz of the plane and saw the flying chips. At the entrance boy seemingly not far past the entrance age of IA years, was busy turning out a small pillar or post, fashioning it from a drawing set before him. A flight of stairs set up marked Job g,5s3," meaning that this was the nine thousand five hund- red and sixty third job in the shop since the school started. All work done on the job is charged up to the job number, to figure the cost. Soon the stars will be removed to become
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Putnam patriot., 1925-04-03
KNOTT CHAIN TAKES
 OVER PUTNAM INN
E.. C. Rogers Retires After Twenty Years AS Proprie-
 tor.-May Remain Here
A. T. Folger, IT,. Now Manager
 The Inn An Imposing Building

On Wednesday of this week the management of the Putnam Inn went from the hands of k. C. Rogers, pro- nrietor for twenty years past, and was assumed by Alonzo T. Folger, Jr., act ing as manager for the Knott Hotels corporation.
 The taking over of the Inn by the Knott chain, who secured a lease on the property some months ago. had been deferred until April 1. in order that all of the alterations and im- proyements on the building might be completed. The reconstructed Put nam inn. an imposing brick front building four stories in height, with beautiful balcony. improved inter | for, elevator service and doubled capacity for guests, is worthy of . city much larger than Putnam.
 Mir Rogers nas not as yet decided definitely on his plans for the future. l He still owns the property, which in- cludes besides the hotel the Byrne Company store. Vandale's bowling alley and garage in the rear of the ilotei. 0r the ;fs;ssssss;ss;s. present .:e =s.! ecs= 1 tinue to make Putnam his home. and will live d the Inn.
 Mir. Folger is a young man Of pleas ing personality who comes to Putnam from the Hotel Earle in New York City, another link in the Knott chain, which includes seventeen hostelries in all. Eleven of these are in New York. The Waufegan Hotel Tn Nor wich and the CrocKer House at New London are under the control of this system. In giving up the managership of the Putnam Inn Mir. Rogers has pub- licly expressed the hope that the peo- pie of Putnam and patrons of the Inn will support 1t under the new pros prietor both with their moral backing and patronage in the same manner in which they stood by it when he was in charge.
Putnam patriot., 1925-04-03

Acting upon a tip, that choicest of aIl morsels in the life of a newspa- ner man, Patriot reporter sauntered flown Pomfret street shortly after sew en o'clock, Wednesday evening, and rattled the office door of the Putnam Woolep Company. A voice from the entry way into which the double front soors open. said: Just a minute and m let you in" That was what the reporter wanted.
 Bellies His Age
 As the door swung open the news paneF representative looked into the pleasant. ruddy face of a gray haired man. Behind the gold trimmed spec taeles could be seen in the lantern glow | pair of snappy blue eyes. The man stood erect and his appearance was that of q person ip his middle or late sixties
 Good evening, Mir. Gibney," said the reporter, "I heard that you are to- day finishing your fiftieth year as an employe of the Putnam Woolen, is that right?'
 Fifty Years Plus Four
 "Yes," replied Mir. Gibney, q have been here fifty years and four more. It was fifty-four years ago that took my first job with the Putnam Woolen, and have been with them ever since whenYer there has been work"
 3i Years WAtehmsn
 The veteran employe. also a veter- an of the Civil War, took a seat upon @ cloth covered box there in the entry beside which was his lighted lantern just set down after making his first rounds for the night to see that all was safe and sound. For thirty-one years this has been the nightly work of Mir Gibney. It might be of inter est to compute the number of miles he has walked during all those years. but that may be left to others. For the twenty-three years previous to his be- coming q watchman Mir Gibney was weaver. That, however. is getting ahead Of the story. which the reporter, notebook in hand. drew from the man of nearly four score years seated be- fore him.
 Born On Emerald Isle
 Richard William Gibney was born in West Mead, Ireland, May IA, Is47. Ills parents, West Ireland people, were Luke and Catherine Uyneh) Gibney. When he was but fourteen months old the family migrated from the old sod to seek fortune in the Land of Liberty and great prospects. Arriv- ing m America they came to Black stone, Mass, where Mir. Gibney at tended school while his father work ed in the mill
 Stirs Irish Blood
 When Fort Sumpter was fired upon young Gibney was but fifteen years old. The act of the southern rebels reused that fighting Irish blood with which he was endowed. In order to enlist the boy must deceive the re- cruiting officer. Hundreds of young boys thought it no wrong to add few years to their rightful ages that they might fight to preserve the Union.
Putnam patriot., 1925-04-03
TAKEN TO HOSPITAL
 DAY AFTER ARRIVAL
Mrs. Cornell and Mrs. Hale, Guests of Mrs. E. C. Morse,
 Injured
Auto Skids and Strikes Tree Near
 Webster


 Mrs. Edith Cornell sister of Mrs. E. C. Morse. Seward street. and her friend, Mrs Frank Hale. both of Brooklyn, \. Y., arrived in Putnam Sunday evening in Mrs. Cornell's au- tomobile. intending to visit Mrs Morse for some days. Within twenty.four. hours both became patients at the Day kimball Hospital. Mrs. Hale has q fractured collar hone and fractured rib, besides a number of minor eats and bruises. and Mrs. Cornell is badly bruised and suffering from the shock of the accident when the automobile m which they were riding skidded and ran into a tree.
 The ladies left Putnam Monday af- ternoon, intending to go to Worcester. It was rainy and the roadway was slippery. When nearing Webster the car suddenly skidded, left the highway and nosed into q tree. Both ladies were thrown out. Mrs. Cornell being thrown on a stone and Mrs. Hale to the side of the road.
 Soon after the accident happened a passing automobile driver, seeing the plight of the ladies, stopped his car and gave assistance, afterward bring ing the injured women to the hospital at Putnam. where they have since re- Both are improving, but Mrs. Hale will be q patient for some time on account of her broken bones.
Putnam patriot., 1925-04-03
RICHARD CHENEY WITH
 WOOLEN co. 54 YEARS
WEAVER g YEARS, WATCHMAN 31 YEARS AND STILL ON THE JOB.-VETERAN OF '6l SHOOK HANDS
 WITH PRESIDENT LINCOLN
At Age of 78 Plans Attend G. Convention Michigan
 This Summer.

On the 2nd of April, 1862. the boy left home and enlisted for a period of ninety days in Co. F, 9th Rhode Island regiment. On August 25, following the expiration of the first enlistment, he re-enlisted for nine months in Co. K, 5lst Mass, but served two months beyond his enlistment in this company. His third enlistment was in December 1864, this time in the 6lst Mass, Go. K. His length of service until he was mustered out, paid of. and received an honorable discharge at Readville, Mass, July Il, 1865. was twenty-two months. When mustered out 1 was eighteen years old. the same age as when l enlisted, said Mir. Gibney. As l was but fifteen when l enlisted l had to give my age as eighteen or else get my parents consent"
 On The Potomac
 Mr. Gibney's first service was along the Patomac river, in forts near Washington. He then went to New burn, N. C., where he participated in his first real battle, heretofore only being engaged in skirmishes. Among other engagements he participated in were those of Rawley and White House Junction.
 Searched Baltimore For Arms
 The regiment returned to Virginia, and MT. Gibney's company was as- signed to go to Baltimore and search the city for firearms reported stored there by the confederates.
 At Gettysburg
 Then came the great battle of Get tysburg. Mir. Gibney's time of enlist ment had just expired. but he volun- teered to remain for the battle. He fought in the greatest battle in the Civil War on that bloody field under General Reynolds of the lst Army Corps lst Division, under the imme- diate command of Colonel Spring.
 Shakes Hands With Lincoln
 Again having re-enlisted. Mir. Gib- ney's last real battle was that at Pet ersburg. April lst, 2nd and 3rd, 1865. Shortly after this Lee surrendered at Appomatox Court House. While there President Lincoln came to see General Grant. As he passed down the line shaking hands with the officers, Mir. Gibney left the ranks, regardless of possible penalty, and put out his hand. Lincoln grasped the boys hand. say ing: You are brave little boy" Yes. Mir. President" replied the lad of seventeen, ''i tried to do my part. ;"
 Married 57 Years Ago
 After being mustered out the young soldier returned to Blackstone, Mass, where, March 5, 1867, he married Miss Ellen Harrington. In a short while they removed to Woonsocket, and af- ter two years there, March 22, 1871, came to Putnam.
 Employed In 1871
 Mir. Gibney's first employment was in the mill of Michael Moriarty. now the No. mill of the Putnam Woolen Company, occupied by the Waterman Worsted Company. He worked for
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Putnam patriot., 1925-04-03
BYRNE co. EMPLOYES
 BANQUET AT STORE
Basement Beautifully Decorat- ed In Yellow and Violet
 Fifteen Enjoy Spread
Evening Ends With a Theatre Party
 at Bradley

When yard sticks and tape measur- es. sales slips and pencils were laid aside by employees of the Byrne Store, at the close of business Tuesday eve ming. there was noticeable something more than an atmosphere of days work happily done. IL was one of joyful expectancy and within q few minutes from closing time the em- ployes gathered with their employer, Miss Katherine Byrne. in the base- ment of the store, temporarily trans formed into a banquet room. The decorations were beautifully arrang- ed. the color scheme carried out be- ing yellow and violet.
 Supper Served
 The banquet was in charge of Mrs. W. W. Whitney, the menu being as follows:
 Crab Salad Rolls Potato Chips
 Crackers and Cheese
 Assorted Cake and Coffee Candy Nuts At each plate was place card inscribed with lines suitably fitting to the one assigned there, possible more in point to those connected with the store than others but also inter osting to friends of those concerned. They were the following:
 Place Cards
 kafherine-With renewed pledges of loyalty from her employees. and sincere wishes for health and pros perity.
 Mary-"Mary the Fittern will give you one. As filter it cannot be done.
 ''Tom"-Not "Tom, Tom, the Pip CTS Son. But the nifty lad on the Cot=tons.
 Rachel the model in cloak or gown, Where can you find her like n town?
 Beatrice Half day, half a day, half day onward, Comes little Bea- trice the second.
 Edna-The Cash Girl" ding, ding, ding; Isn't she just the dearest thing cyril-Man of letters Trimmer as we'll, Been with Byrne's quite n spell. Belle-Under duds are hard to sell, That's why some people ring the Belle Elizabeth-Not every Floor Walk CT" has the skill, To rest" or stop" on the "beat" at will.
 Celia-Celia takes more stock-in Lysle or silk, than all her kin.
 Juliet-Romeo says that Juliet Looks SO cute in hair net"
 Eva-Wateh Eva "Chase" the no- tions: Oh, What a eommotion.
 Etta-To our pal who knows n good spread and what should go with the covers. Beatrice-Corsets known to one and all, "Nemos" are the goods next fall. Sister Annie-David and Jonathan; {; Damon and Pythias; Beatrice and 
 Theatre Party
 There was flow of animated con- versation during the supper hour, and one more enjoyable gathering of the employees of the Byrne Company was written into the archives of the store news. Following the supper a theatre party was held at the Bradley at the showing of the feature picture, Abra- ham Lincoln.
Putnam patriot., 1925-04-03
PUBLIC INVITED
Entertainment Sunday, 2 p. m.. Aus
 piees Judesn Club

The public is invited to attend an entertainment under the auspices of the Judean Club of Putnam to be held in Odd Fellows hall, Sunday after noon, beginning at two o'clock. There is no charge for admittance and cor dial invitation is extended to all.
 The gathering is in eommemoration of the opening of the Hebrew Univer- sity in Palestine. and similar observ- ances have been going on since last Wednesday throughout the Jewish world. There will be speakers from New York City, delegation from E Mai B'Rith Lodge of Norwich, head cd by the president, Charles Jacobson who will speak, and there will be voca and instrumental music.
 Among the other speakers will bs Rev. Ignatius kost of Dayville. Rev William Swainson of Dayville, and Rabbi ArnofT of New Bedford.
Putnam patriot., 1925-04-03
Theatre Party
THE CHAPMAN TRIAL SOON
 TO REACH THE JURY

Arguments in the trial of Gerald Chapman, super-criminal. were con- cluded in the Superior court at Hart ford this morning. and after Judge Newell Jennings delivers his charge to the jury, they will begin their delib- erations. 1t Is expected that the jury will retire between three and four o. clock this afternoon to weigh the evil dence and decide whether States At torney Hugh M. Aleorn of Hartford County has proved beyond reason able doubt that Chapman was in New Britain the night that New Britain policeman was shot and that fl was Chapman who fired the fatal shot. The trial has aroused nationwide interest.
Putnam patriot., 1925-04-03
MUSIC A FEATURE
 OF ANNUAL BALL
Peachy's Orchestra and Singers Engaged By Committee of
 Cargill Council
Yearly Affair of K. of C. Arranged
 on Big Scale

Sunday, April l2, is Easter Sunday. The forty days of Lent will then be over The post lenten social season will be ushered in Monday night. April 13. by the Thirty-Second An nual Concert and Ball os Careili Council. k. of (. This is a public affair and tickets may be had from members of the Council.
 After looking the field over the committee in charge of the ball de- cided upon an innovation by locating the scene of the thirty-second annual ball at the pavilion at Wildwood Park. This assures one of the finest dance floors in eastern Connecticut to the guests of the Knights. The move the committee made in select ing the pavilion for the bail has met with general appreciation.
 If You Love Music
 Having selected the place the next important feature. the music, was giv- Zen careful consideration. Here also the committee has made a fortunate selection in securing Peachy's orches- tra of Milford, Mass. with it's well known band of musicians and singers. Among the offerings of this organiza- t.cn will be James Cerrone. tenor soloist, 8 treat for music lovers. The three saxaphones and piano special ties. Tub, Macehi. singing the lat est Broadway hits during the evening and Nicholas r. Cassante, violin virtu- oso, director of the orchestra. Mir. Cassante was heard by radio fans when he broadeasted from station WBZ, Hotel Brunswick, Boston, Sat urday evening, March 2l. Since his broadcasting he has received many ap- plause cards from those who heard him.
 Concert at P. M.
 Never has there been more at tractive offering of music than has been assembled by the ball committed this year. The concert program at s o'clock will include the following program: March, "0n the Moll, Goldman; selection, "Manteaux Noirs," Buealossi; vocal solo, selected, James Cerrone; orchestral suite, "Connie Briste." Gillett, Prayer at Eventide," Ellie; piano solo, selected, Ben Lanin, Jr.; violin solo, selected, Nicholas F. Cassante; march, finale.
 It is not only expected but it is an assured fact that the thirty-seeond annual concert and ball of 1925 will surpass any of the many brilliant social affairs the council has ever put on which is saying great deal.
 Committees
 When dancing begins it will be under the supervision of Alfred May nard and the following assistants: Ulric O. Baker and George Lajeu- nesse.
 Reception committee: Armand Montville. G. K, chairman; Past Grand Knights, Frank E. Sherlock, James J. Charron, Bernard J. Me- Garry, Edward W. Mullan, Henry N. Benoit, Arthur L. Duvert, John B. Byrne, John J. McGarry.
 Committee of arrangements: Mich ael L. White, chairman; P. Edgar Lucier, secretary; Edmond Keane, treasurer; James J. Charron, Alfred Maynard, Uric o. Baker. J. W. Ma her, A. J. Cavanaugh, Armand Belle rose.
 Caterer: Henry Maheu.
 Special trolleys north and south after the ball.
Putnam patriot., 1925-04-03
FOREST FIRE FIGHTING
Meeting In Chamber ef Commerce
 Rooms Next Wednesday

Forest fire fighting methods will be the subject of discussion at q meeting to be held in the Chamber of Com merce rooms, Union block. next We'd nesday morning at 10.3O o'clock. There will also be an afternoon session. The meeting will be in charge of State For est Fire Warden, Austin Y. Hawes of Hartford
 II. NJ. Wheeler of the United States forestry service is in Connecticut for two weeks and is expected to attend and address the meeting. Similar meetings are being held in different cities in the state, the purpose being to bring out ideas relative to forest fire fighting and prevention methods and to allow fire wardens an oppor- tunity to become better acquainted.
 The meeting is open to the public and there Is no admission charge.
Putnam patriot., 1925-04-03
SPRING OPENINGS

While there is no united move ment such as was had a year ago most of the stores in the city are to have their Spring Openings tomor- row. There are but seven more shopping days before Easter Sun day and spring merchandising is now at its height Store windows will be dressed for the opening and complete new spring lines will be displayed to the eyes of the buying public.
Putnam patriot., 1925-04-03
LEFT REGISTRATION FORM
 AT HOME.-PAYs COURT S6.5O

Harold Foskett, Is. Woodstock. was arraigned in city court Tuesday morn ing charged with driving ear with out having his registration certificate. Foskett had been concerned in a slight accident the evening before at which time he had not been able to exhibit the certificate to the officer who in. vestigated A fine of one dollar and costs of $550 was the penalty im- posed by Judge NJ. H. Geissler.
 Foskett's machine, which he was driving out of the yard at the State Trade school, where he is a student, was in collision with that of Mrs. Edmund Dubois. who was driving east on Providence street. Damage of resulted. Officer John Ryan investi- gated and arrested Foskett.
Putnam patriot., 1925-04-03
FIR. BEDARD OPERATED ON

Rev Charles F. Bedard. pastor of St. Mary's church, is at St. Vim cents Hospital, Worcester. re- covering from an operation per formed on his neck last Sunday. The operation, a minor one, was successful in every way and Fr. Bedard will probably be at home again in the near future.
Putnam patriot., 1925-04-03
POSTMASTER coNvALEscINo

Postmaster Archie Macdonald is now eonvalescing and on the road Co complete recovery following major operation to his stomach over two weeks ago. Last week the report was that he had not shown any great improvement. During the past week there was a change for the better and he Is now get ting along finely and Is rapidly re- gaining his strength.
Putnam patriot., 1925-04-03
FOUR MAY TAKE THE
 STATE BAR EXAMINATIONS

Windham County may have four to take the state bar ex- animation at New Haven in June. Sons o: Attorneys King and Harvey of Willimantic have already been favor ably acted upon by the Windham County Bar. On Monday . meeting of the bar will be held to aet ea appl1. cations of Joseph P. Smith toaUs q probate for the town Of PIaineoas ene Henry N Benoit of Putnam, e pgoo~ ent a clerk in the United Stat~ ssa~ ate.