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Putnam patriot., 1925-12-11
HENRY LYON PROMOTED
 TO NORWICH EXCHANGE
Manager Here For s. N. E. Tel
 ephone Go. Four Years Is Co Popular
Assistant Manager Booth of Water
 bury His Successor

Henry s. Lyon, wLo came to Put nam as local manager for the $. N. E Telephone Company in October, 1921, will leave Putnam the first of January to become manager of the Norwich ex- change. This announcement will be received with regret in this section. as Mir. Lyon in the short time he has been a resident here has identified himself with all civic movements, has been active in social affairs, and by his kind and considerate treatment of patrons of the company and his will lingness to accommodate wherever possible, has won a host of friends. While his friends are loath to see him depart he will leave here with the best wishes of all, for 1t is recognized that the change is in line of promotion for Mir. Lyon.
 Mir. Lyon will succeed j. NJ. Wey- mouth, who leaves the Norwich ex- change to take a more responsible po- sition at the headquarters of the com pany in New Haven. Mir. Weymouth was at one time manager here.
 Assistant Manager Booth of the Waterbury exchange will succeed MT. Lyon. The Putnam district includes the Danielson and aoosup exchanges and has developed to considerable degree under Mir. Lyon's management.
 MT. Lyon came to Putnam as the successor of Carl T. Kent. who was transferred to Meriden, in October, 1921. He is a member of the Putnam Rotary Club. was member of the Ar eanum Club up to the time it dlsband- cd and is also a member of the Ma sonic lodge and the Odd Fellows. He has a wife and two children and they occupy home on South Main street.
Putnam patriot., 1925-12-11
HAD LAST LOOK
Four Trolley Cars Pass Through Put
 nam on Way to Springfield

People in the business section at
 10.45 o'clock this morning had what probably will be the last look at a trolley car passing through Putnam for years to come. They were four cars in TOW and they were being talk en 10 Springfield, Mass. They were routed to North Oxford to South- bridge and from there Co Springfield
 Crews from Massachusetts came td Putnam this morning on motor bus ses to run the ears to their destina- tion. < work crew preceded the ears as it was necessary for the workmen to clear the track at various points where the rails had become covered with dirt since. the tracks were aban. doned. E sl
Putnam patriot., 1925-12-11
COMMUNITY XMAS TREE

Putnam is to have a community Christmas tree. The tree will be set up, probably somewhere about Union Square. by the Putnam Rotary Club. The club has the permission l. of the common council to put it's tree in the square, subject to the approvsIs ' of the highway committee. Thee VIII be meeting of the committee of the club this evening to work out details of the plan to give she city community tree. something 1t has not. had for number of years past.
Putnam patriot., 1925-12-11
CHILDREN FIND BODY OF
 THEIR FATHER IN WOODS

When he failed to return home af- ter going into the woods to get soms fire wood. last Friday, the children of Charles Bailey, 73, of North Wood stock, wen, in search of their father and found his dead body where he had fallen following a heart attack The body was removed to the house and the medical examiner summoned Death was pronounced due to heart diseAse from which he had been a suherer for some time.
Putnam patriot., 1925-12-11
LOUIS CL0UTlER
 BURIED MONDAY

Funeral services for Louis Glou- tier. who died last Friday morning at 6.30. were held Mondgv morning at St. Mary's church with the interment at St. Mary's cemetery. MT. Clou- tier died at the age of 76. He was born in St. Denime. Canada. but had made .his home in Putnam for the last fifty years.
 He is survived by six children. Mrs Fred Mathieu of Hartford, Mrs. Louis Chapdelaine, Jr.. of Putnam and Mrs Alfred Catcher also of Putnam, George of Brooklyn, N. Y., Delphis of Glendale. R. l., and Arthur of South bridge.
 Nr Cloutier was one of the best known residents of the north end of the city and owned considerable real estate in that section. For a short time he served as n member of the common council from ward three.
Putnam patriot., 1925-12-11
AWARDS OF PRIZES FOR
 TICKET SALES NEXT WEEK

In the ticket contest for the enter tainment given by the Parent Teach. ers' Association. Tuesday evening, the Smith Street school children sold S3 tickets and the pupils of Israel Put nam school, PAT tickets. The rooms awarded the two cash prizes offered win be announced next week.
 The dramatization of Prince Ro. land.n and the short playlet, ''Ihe Three Newsboys." both given by boys of the Smith Street school, were fea lures of the evenings program.
Putnam patriot., 1925-12-11
ELECTED PRE ESiDENT
Captain Therrien of North orosve
 nord.le Heads Cardes

At the convention of Franco-Amer,. can Gardes of New England held m Wiliimantie the following officers were elected. President, Captain liner rien. North Grosvenurdale; vice presi- dent. Major Vasina, Fall River. Mass. secretary, Lieutenant Gamasse, Fall River; treasurer, Major Blanehette. North Gresvenerdale, organizers, Captain David Breault of Putnam and Captain Bastien of Southbridge. The next convention will be held in Sauthhridge in November. 1926. The affair was held under the auspices ot Gardc Sacred Heart of that city. Garde Ste. Therese of North Grus- venordale won the prize for girl gard es in an exhibition drill and Garde St. Ann of Fall River. the first prize for drilling and popularity among the men gardes.
Putnam patriot., 1925-12-11

Mir. Bailey had been warned agninss doing any heavy work by his physi- elan but he had worked all his life and was unable Go sit quietly when he saw something Go be done.
 The funeral was held at i.30 p. m., Sunday afternoon from the West Con gregational church. taking the place of the regular service. The pastor, Rev II. b Baker. oilieiated. Burial was in the Center cemetery where Mir Baileg's frat wife Is buried tn 1901.
 Mir. Bailey k survived by his wife and several sons and daughters.
Putnam patriot., 1925-12-11
WILD CAT KILLS DEER

While on a coon hunt in West Woodstock recently the Andrews brothers of Southbridge shot forty-ponnd wild eat. The cat was in the deep wood feeding on a deer that t had just killed. Five coons were also secured during the nights hunt.
 Coons and wild eats seem to be plentiful in the remote sections of Woodstock 4 few weeks ago fivs large coOns and a wild eat were exhibited in Gilman's store win low. The animals were killed by Louis Reach near Black pond
Putnam patriot., 1925-12-11
FLORIDA HOME BURNED
Mir. and Mrs. Arthur Lspsley Find TAllahAsse House in Ruin


 Word has been received in Pomfret from Mir. and Mrs. Arthur Lapsley that their fine home in Tallahassee, Florida, was totally destroyed by fire, Tues day. The fire department was able to save the furniture. MT. and Mrs. Lapsley, who were on their way to their southern home, arrived the following afternoon. They are still in Tallahassee where they will remain until they make other plans for the winter.
 No details of the fire have been received. Telegfams received saying that the house was burn ed to the ground but giving no cause for the fire.
Putnam patriot., 1925-12-11
WEDDING TONIGHT
Henry C.. Brousseau to Marry Cam
 bridge Girl In Boston

Mir. and Mrs. George E. Brousseau and son Raymond Brousseau, MT. and Mrs Eugene A. Brousseau and Mrs. A. Nj. Gilmore. left this morn ing for Boston to attend the wedding ef Henry C. Brousseau. son of Mr and Mrs. George F.. Brousseau, and Miss Elsie I. Brunt of Cambridge, Mass.
 The wedding will take place at $ o'clock this evening at the Mount Ner- non Congregational church. Boston Following the ceremony a dinner will be served at the home of the bride 2 parents. After q wedding trip Mir and Mrs. Brousseau will reside on L.angdon avenue. Watertown.
Putnam patriot., 1925-12-11
OVERLOADED TRUCK

At a session of the city court, Mon. day morning. John Kester of Fall River was fined sl and costs of Fl l. i2 for driving an overloaded truck. The mans story convinced the court that the overlooking was unintentional.
Putnam patriot., 1925-12-11

In her usual good health at supper time. anticipating an evenings en- tsrtainment at the Bradley theatre with her husband and son, Wednes. day evening, Mrs. Rosanua dontie, wife of Edmund Montle of West Glo- eester, never returned to her home alive. Taken Ill IS the auto was near Wittiesey's corner in the outskirts of Putnam the woman died shortly after the car reached doctors office in this city. Death came Go Mrs. Montie in the automobile while the physician was gone to his office a moment to get stimulant after tell ing her husband to take her to the Day Kimhall hospital. Mrs Montie would have been b4 years old tn Feb. ruary.
 Anticipate Pleassnt Evening
 Mir. and Mrs. Montie and their son decided to come to Putnam Wednes- day night to do some shopping as the stores are open that evening. They also had planned to go to the theatre. While they were driving toward Put nam Mrs. Montie suddenly complained of feeling III. Her husband said that he would turn around and go back home but Mrs. Montie did not wish to spoil the evenings pleasure and said, No, III be all right" Shortly after this she became worse and said
Putnam patriot., 1925-12-11
ELKS' IMPRESSIVE
 MEMORIAL SERVICE
Putnam Lodge No. STA Pays Tribute to Memory of "Ab-
 sent Brothers"
Ritusiistie Service. Music and Flo
 qucnt Eulogy

Putnam Ledge af Elks. No. 574, honored the memory of their absent brothers,n now numbering seventy. by holding their annual Lodge of Sorrow, m conjunction with Elks lodges all over the United States, Sunday after noon. The audience that filled Elks' Hall. in Elks' Block, commended the arrangements by saying 1t was the prettiest and most impressive service of the kind that they ever attended. The members of the lodge marched in and took seats reserved for them and the solemn ritual service by the lodge was led by Exalted Ruler James F, Murray. assisted by officers of the lodge
 The memorial address was eloquent ly delivered by John Hughes Cassidy of Bridgeport. The program as car ried out was as follows: Overture
 Pep's Orchestra March
 Pep's Orchestra Invocation
 Rev James F. English Opening Ceremonies
 ofnCcrS of Putnam LodKe Solo, "One Sweetly Solemn Though"
 Wallace Smith Selection
 Pops Orchestra Eulogy
 John Hughes Cassidy Solo, "Nalen (Farewell)
 Miss Dorcas Bartlett Dupt Seek Ne the Lord
 Misses Ruth and Dorcas Bartlett
 Pops Orchestra Reading, aThe Land of Beginning Again"
 Miss Ruth Bartlett "Auld Lang Syne"
 Members of the Lodge Benedietion
 Rev James F. English Selection
 Pops Orchestra
 Deceased members of Putnam Lodge. Stephen Il Cole, Charles H.. Kelley. William II. Thomas. Jamea Donahue, Frank Seweli, Worthy Ger. rish, George Farley Francis x. Mula vile. Harold K .aorse. John Healy Alfred J Cox. Ii l.. Hammond, MD E. D. Wilson. Huber D. Card, Thomas P. Ward. Thomas J. Howarth, Israel Bennett. <. J. Young, Burton F.. Leav- it. James ]. Lynch. Joseph Smith, H r. Atwood, E. N. Joslin, l.. A. Beaud. reault. Edward Mullan, Oliver K. Get. ty, Martin A. Nelch. James I. smith $. P. Humphreys, Sr., Nj. k. Joy, Geo Il. Perry. Henry A. Allard, Omer La Rue, W. B. Wheatley, Wm. J. Devine lP. L. Waterman, Robert Rust, Josepi D. White, T. A. Conwell, Richard Cor man. II. r. Pepler. John E. s. Cain Ralph C. Young, Jas. W. Caifrey, M J. Sullivan. Wm. H. Curran. Georg' A Baker, Vim. II. Knowles, Georg' Barnes, William E. Labelle, Edware III. Liteh, William Casey John G. John son. Adonat Morin, J. W. Atwood, II E. Barbour. Irving A. Cutler, Charlei F. Devine. J, Harry Mann, J. J. Gas sidy. L. ]. Morin, William '. Myers ] NJ. j. Lynch, J. F Conklin, F. X La rose. John King. E. l.. Grenier. Johi Ash. Hector Duvert, John O. Fox.
Putnam patriot., 1925-12-11
WoMAN's RELIEF CORPS
 FOOD SALE, DEC. fe

The Woman's Relief Corps will hold a Food Sale, Friday, Dee. is. in the Community Room of the bank.--AdY.
Putnam patriot., 1925-12-11
LITTLE MISS IzoTTE
 HAS BIRTHDAY PARTY

Last Saturday afternoon at her home on Laurel street, Miss Lorena Idzotte, daughter of Mir. and Mrs. Isaac Eizotte. entertained party of little friends in honor of her ninth birthday Games were played and refreshments served making a happy time for the little guests. The host ess received many pretty gifts.
 Those present were, Edna Belair Blanche Dumas, Beatrice Boucher, Lillian Bibeault, Raymonde Clontier, Viola Favreau, Elizabeth Dufauit, Priscilla and Loretta Farley. Rita and Jeanne Lizotte, and Yvonne Lizotte of Webster.
Putnam patriot., 1925-12-11
pR. CAMPBELL HERE MONDAY

Dr. Hugh Campbell of Norwich will be at the Day Kimball hospital to hoi his regular clinic. coming Monday Dee 14. instead of Tuesday, the usual day.
Putnam patriot., 1925-12-11
nund Sandstron

Mir. and Mrs. Edmund Sandstrom and little son of Aquebogue, L. l., are spending the weekend with rela- lives here and at West Thompson.
Putnam patriot., 1925-12-11

Mrs. EuHen. L.parIs is doing nicely following a serious operation at the Day KimbaIl hospital.
Putnam patriot., 1925-12-11

Hand tinted Xmas cards. Ada F. Maynard. 200 Main St. Putnam. Adv,
Evening star., 1925-12-06

being one of it's best companies, and
when ordered to camp in 1889 went
into camp with the largest company.
The camp was held at Fort Washing.
ton, Md. In this year the celebrated
bandmaster. John Philip Sousa, wrote
u march and named it in honor of the
cadets. March Past of the Corcoran
Cadets 1t is one Of his most popular
compositions and the most classic of
all his marches.
This organization has participated
in practically every military demon
stration in and around Washington
since it's organization, and has won
high honorS in all.
The average age Of its present ac-
tive members is % years, and in its
ranks will be found some of Washing
tons brightest young men,"
instruction is given in bridge build
Evening star., 1925-12-06

at all formations thoroughly present
able in every respect.
"Promptness-Prom is main
feature and at any assembly all men
take their places in line at attention
and will remain so until some other
command follows. Eyes are always
front and the head is lifted, showing
that personal pride exists.
"Quarters-No matter how condi-
lions are, it is one of the special re-
quirements that all rooms, camps,
lockers or other places occupied by
the corps be kept clean and in an or
derly condition and ready for inspec-
ton at all times.
Mess hall--The conduct of all men
in the mess hall conforms to the Gus
toms which prevail among gentlemen
"Obscenity and tilth-Not tolerated
Any person who makes a practice TO
Evening star., 1925-12-06

ing, map reading, photography, use of
explosives, railroad construction, mill
tary drill. surveying, map reproduc-
ton, carpentering, road building. for
tiflcation construction and personal
hygiene. and the fun includes base
ball. basket ball, boxing and fencing.
For it's members the corps lays
down the following traditions and Gus
toms to be followed:
''Duty-Each man is trusted with
some special duty. Do 1t or die Per-
Torrance of ones duty implies far
more than mere obedience to the letter
of the law.
"Formations-Habi Of neatness
and pride in personal appearance are
not only indications of self-respect,
but are also outward expressions of
discipline. Hence our men cultivate
these habits assiduously and appear
Evening star., 1925-12-06

trated with Guard scenes in camp and
at the armory, with illustrations of
the distinctive uniforms once worn by
the old corps, and is printed on fine
book paper.
1t is full Of interesting information
regarding the National Guard, and on
Its title page makes this plea:
Give the National Capital the best
National Guard unit in the United
States and let it be an example to all
Others"
brief history of the old corps is
given, in which it says:
The Corcoran Cadet Corps was or
ganized on February 90, 1883, was
mustered into the National Guard of
the District of Columbia in 1887, be.
ing the first company to enter.
THE Corcoran Cadet Corps entered
the National Guard with the idea of
Evening star., 1925-12-06

year around and that their names did
not appear on the tax list. it has
been possible during the postwar year
to purchase a small yacht at a reason
able figure-much cheaper than an
ordinary house.and as the boat could
be moved from place to place the
owner could not be listed as perrna-
nent resident. At first the owners Of
floating homes attributed their lack of
shore accommodation to the shortage
of houses. but the tax collectors have
now discovered that many of them
are the posSessors of conSidera hle
wealth
Evening star., 1925-12-06
HOUSEHOLDS TAX FREE.
British Owners Move From Place
to Place and Dodge Levies.

LONDON, November &c (By MaiD.
1t is seldom that British income-tax
collectors overlook any of the resi-
dents, but there is one class at least
that has lodged the collectors for
years.
Recently an investigation of the nu-
merous houseboats and small yachts
anchored along the Thames revealed
that the owners resided aboard the
Evening star., 1925-12-06

Units of the local guard are finding
it difficult to reach the head of the list
of organizations in percentage Of at
tendance at weekly drills, the band Of
the 121st Engineers having held that
place for Is consecutive weeks. Every
Evening star., 1925-12-06

department. OIL the
local guard. He
has been directed
10 appear Decem-
her 10 before a
board of officers
composed of Maj.
Louis G. Brinton,
.ir., L. $. A, chief
instructor of the
local guard, presi-
dent; Maj. Horace
Dulin, inspector
general, and Mai.
George j. Allen,
com m a anding the
M e dical Detach-
ment of the l21st
Regiment of En-
neerS.
1Irt
Evening star., 1925-12-06

First Lieut.. Just c. Jensen, Engineer
Corps. National Guard of the District
OF Columbia, has been ordered up for
examination for promotion to the
grade of captain in the ordnance
Evening star., 1925-12-06

ITO children angel of mercy" When di
rections are followed 1T NEVER FAILS
Despite scarcity and enormous cost OF SAN.
TONIN. it contains full dose. Stood sixty
years test. Sold everywhere. or by mail. 500
a bottle.
Est c. A. Voorhees, NJ. D.. Philadelphia.
Evening star., 1925-12-06

indulge in such, marks himself as un-
fitted to associate with gentlemen and
will be separated from the corps
Evening star., 1925-12-06

Brighton, the famous English re
sort, contemplates painting it's pave
ments green, in order ito give a more
restful appearance" .-s..
Evening star., 1925-12-06
Let Us Help You Solue Your Gift Problems
"His" One Big Wish!

Each year more and more OF our men Gus
toners ask us to tell their friends to give them
Smokes" As it is impossible TO see each OF
you personally we wish to convey his message
in this manner BY all means CRAFTY his One
Big Wish" this Christmas BY giving him
quality smokes" from Peoples"
Note: Ladies will like to shop at our cigar
counters where intelligent courteous cigar
statesmen will gladly help them in selecting
gifts for him
Evening star., 1925-12-06

Any man will appreciate this
shaving outfit. Consists of Colo
NAL Club Shaving Cream. After
Shaving Lotion and Talcum for
face. All neatly arranged in
pretty Christmas package. Only
4Sc
, 1925-02-01
ONE MEMBER
OF Theft RING
UNDER ARREST

CHEYENNE, Wyo.. Jan. al
United Press.)-With one man In
jail and the apprehension OF two
others momentarily expected, Chey.
enne police believed today they had
rounded up the automobile thieves
who have been operating In Chey.
enne and Greeley. Colo.
-Four automobiles-two Essexs and
two Fords-were ~confiscated as
stolen machines by the police and
several hundred dollars worth OF
stolen household property seized.
One of the cars, an Essex. was
Identified by J. G. Roberts. Greeley.
as being the one stolen from him
recently, and another one. a Ford.
was believed to have been stolen in
Greeley. The second Essex had
been stolen from Harry n. Smith.
Cheyenne, superintendent OF the Air
Mail Service.
Much of the household loot was
believed TO have been taken in
Cheyenne.
Claude Hudson. the man arrested.
was taken into. custody when he
was found sitting In ono OF the
stolen carr Tho two other men
who are believed to DO Malcolm
Stockton, ex-convict. and his brother
escaped
, 1925-02-01

Ing. having already met and con-
ferred with association members,
Stanley Brown. state examiner, and
tho county commissioners, all of
whom are said to bo in complete
accord over the plan for supple
monting the official audit with an
other to be paid for by the taxpayers.
The Salt Lake City firm obtained
considerable distinction in auditing
work when It revealed Irregularities
In that city's books which led to n
term behind the bars for one of its
mayors who was convicted of NAL
feasance.
The arrival Of Mr.. Thatcher marks
the only development OF Saturday in
plans for carrying forward the
audit. With the legality OF this
movement fully established and those
most nearly concerned satisfied with
the program, fair play is assured In
dealing with sensational reports that
have been rife in Casper for several
weeks. Governor Nellie T. Ross. It
is also understood. has voiced her
approval of action taken here. All
county officers will cooperate to
facilitate the work OF checking &c
counts.
Stanley Brown, state examiner. re-
mained in Casper to complete ar
rangements for tho state audit and
place his accountants at work.
, 1925-02-01
FAULTY WIRING
IS BLAMED FOR
DEATH Of SIX
IN TRAGIC FIRE
Several Arrests Held
Probable as Result
OF Investigation Of
Chicago Tragedy.

CHICAGO, Jan. 81
Omitted Press Amateur
wiring was blamed tonight
for the death of six persons
in an apartment house fire
here today.
Coroner Oscar Wolff. in charge of
the inquest. said he expected to
order several arrests. Fire Attor.
ney James Donahue said that n pre-
liminary examination of the fire
showed that It started from faulty
wiring. apparently done by an
amateur.
The building OF four stories is a
relic of the worlds fair and is
located on the south side in the
University OF Chicago district.
Firemen and laborers still dug In
the debris tonight in search of other
bodies. Several persons are unac,
counted for. More than a score OF
men, women and children We're in.
jured. five perhaps fatally.
Damage was estimated at 5000. 900
The dead:
Anthony Harding. ~: his wife
Olive. %; Doris. their nine-months
old daughter; Mrs. Elizabeth Pryor
30; her daughter, Loretta. 1e. and
Mrs. Doris Jones, so.
, 1925-02-01
Rangers Take
Up Wet Trail
Along Border

AUSTIN. Texas, Jan. 81
Horse shoe marks in the desert
sand together with those of a pack
mule-and word flashes along tho
Rio Grande that tho rangers are
riding"
Tonight 1t was believed that
this is all that is necessary to stop
the sudden flare OF booze running
across the Mexican border which
followed recent court decision that
rangers had exceeded their au.
thority.
With the rangers power curtail-
ed. bootleggers had visions OF tre-
mendous' profile and started their
wares Texasward.
But state officers Immediately
declared an emergency and order
ed a company OF rangers to stop
them. twenty rangers are expect
ed to restore order and law along
an S00-mile border. with a record
for getting their man approached
only by that Of the Canadian
mounted police. these rough riders
are expected to end the cross
border ~bootlegging.