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Putnam patriot., 1925-11-13
MANUFACTURERS
 ELECT WALTER KING
Putnam Boy Is the New Presi- dent of Eastern Connecti-
 cut Mills Assn.

Walter N King of Putnam, office manager for the Beachmont Worsted Company, was highly honored. We'd nesday night. when he was elected president of the Eastern Connecticut Mills Association. Mir. King Is com paratively young man but he has been active in the association for a number of years and k possessed of unusual executive ability.
 The meeting of the association was held at the French River Inn. Mechan- icsville. and after leaving Putnam Governor Trumbull attended the meeting and made brief address.
 Other officers elected were.
 Secretary and treasurer r. w. Chase of the Ashland Cotton Co. Jewett City; vice presidents, George Robertson of the Quinebaug Co. Dan ielson, Fred C. King of the Goodyear Cotton Co. Goodyear, Harry r. Gran dall of the Lorraine Mfg. Co. Nes- terly. k. L. L. Bennett of Moosup and 4. Boutilier of Versailles.
 \ turkey dinner was served at the close Of the business meeting.
Putnam patriot., 1925-11-13
LUNCHEON AND DINNER
 FOR VISITING LADIES

Ladies who were special guests on Armistice Day were: Mrs. John Ii. Trumbull, wife of Gov ernor Trumbull; Mrs. M. E. Payne, wife of Major General Payne. commander of the 43rd division. New London; Mrs. Frederick Morrison. wife of Ma ior Morrison, Norwalk, Mrs. Nell son W. Pickering. wife of Lieut.. Commander Pickering, .. $. NJ Ansonia; Mrs. John j.. O'Brien, wife of Captain O'Brien, Wor- cester. speaker of the day, and Mrs. II L.. Waite of Worcester. Mrs. O'Brien. wife oi the speaker of the day, is a former class mate of Mrs. A. Newton Vaughn. of Putnam.
 These visiting ladies were en- tertained at luncheon at the Put nam Inn early in the afternoon, and at dinner at night, Mrs. A. Newton Vaughn, Miss Rather inc Byrne and Mrs. Silas M., Wheeloek acting as hostesses for the committee.
 The luncheon and dinner were served in the private dining room and, following the dinner. the la- dies listened to the speaking In the main dining room at the Gov ernor's reception.
Putnam patriot., 1925-11-13
MYSTERIOUS FIRE
Early Morning Blaze Starts In Child
 ren's Plsyroom

The fire department was called out at 1925, Monday morning. for a fire in one of the former .'Pettis blocks" Providence street, now the property of J. r. Donahue. The fire did some damage to an attic room, ate into the partition and burned 4 hole in the roof about a foot in diameter. It was extinguished with chemicals. which saved much greater loss.
 How the fire started is a mystery. The attic room where it got under headway was used as a storage room and play room for children. There was no stove in the room and no electric wires. The children had gone to bed at nine o'clock and no one, so far as known. had been in the room thereafter.
 There was q high wind blowing and the scene was we'll set for a serious fire as there are several other wooden tenement houses in close proximity 10 where the fire started. The build ing was occupied by several families. All were awakened but no one was injured, although the occupants were more or less alarmed.
Putnam patriot., 1925-11-13
BIG EVENT WILL BE
 REPRODUCED AGAIN
Movie Cameras Shoot All Feat ures of Big Days Program
 For S-A.
Bradley Theatre Will Show Reels In
 Near Future

Two eameramen were taking nov ing pictures of the Armistice Day events. One of the cameramen was taking pictures for the Pathe News. which is shown all over the country. Owing to the number of events shown in news reel. his shots if accepted by the home office, will be short This particular Pathe News reel will prob ably be shown in the Bradley Thea tre within two weeks.
 The other cameraman was secured by the S-A Amusement Co.,, Inc, at their own expense, and his orders were Co take pictures of everything He shot about 1,500 feet of film The Bradley Theatre management feels that t has covered everything of importance that happened on the big day. from the football game in the morning to the unveiling of the tab lets late in the afternoon, including many scenes of the massed onlookers as well as the parade itself.
 This special picture will be shown at the Bradley Theatre in about three weeks, and then in the other S-A the atres Arrangements are also being to show the film in sur rounding towns. where there is no S-A theatre. Plenty of advance notice will be given for the Bradley Theatre showing. 90 that Putnam may gaze upon itself as others saw it.
Putnam patriot., 1925-11-13
MISS WILLIS ENGAGED
Announcement Made by Parents al
 Reception

Al private reception held last Thursday afternoon at their home, G9 Woodstock avenue. Mir. and Mrs. Clar- ence Willis announced the engagement of their daughter. Alice Mae, to Stan- ley F. Johnson, son of Mir. and Mrs. Charles T. Johnson of Buckley Hill, North Grosvenordale.
 The guests were in ignorance of the nature of the event, the majority be- lieving it to be a surprise party for Mrs. Harold Morrarty During the afternoon. vocal and instrumental se- lections were rendered. and lunch con served by the hostess.
 In the number of guests were in- cluded intimate friends of the future bride and family connections Anong those present were Mrs. Chester Cow ell. Mrs. Emil Benoit. Mrs. Lester Jos lin, Mrs. Byron Lamondy. Mrs. Alec Lapierre, Mrs. C. Harrington. Mrs. Wallace Smith, Mrs. Harold Morrartys Mrs. Dan Durand. Mrs. Glen Dow, Mrs. Channcey Talbot. Mrs. John Bull ger, Mrs. Clifford Mongeon. Mrs AL bert Haley, Mrs. Arthur Tourtellotte. Mrs. Thaddeus pitkin. Mrs. Graydon sharpe. Miss Anna Bishop and Mrs Herbert Johnson.
Putnam patriot., 1925-11-13
HOLD SECOND MEETING
Assn, Entertsins
 State Officers

There was a large gathering in the high school hall, Tuesday evening, for the second meeting of the year of the Parent Teachers association. The state president. Mrs. Wooster Webber, and the state vice president, Mrs. $. Wales Dixon, of the State Parent Teachers Association. were special guests of the local association and both made interesting addresses, the president reviewing the work being done throughout the state and it's ex- cellent results, the vice president tell ing of the Americanization work among foreign born mothers.
 The entertainment feature of the meeting was an instrumental trio comprising Miss Annie Ash, Miss Esther Rouse and Miss Gertrude War ner. Vocal selections were rendered by Mrs. Charles Thayer, Mrs. Waiter A. Wheaton and Mrs. Harriet Cropp. The hostesses for Tuesdays meeting included Mrs. Leon T. Wilson, Mrs. Richard Carpenter and Mrs. Charles r. Franklin.
Putnam patriot., 1925-11-13
HISTORIC DRUM WAS
 CARRIED IN PARADE

Many who viewed the parade speeulated on the significance of a drum carried on the back of horse n the Odd Fellows section.
 This drum was made in ls1l and was carried in the war of 1872 It was again put into use in the Civil War and was carried by Martin kempton. whose name appears on the inside. For ten days the drum was in Libby prison as the drum mer was taken prisoner by the reb- els In the shell of the drum ap- pears nine bullet holes.
 The drum has been handed down and came into the possession ot Marion F. Aldrich. now the wife of Charles W. Martin of Putnam. twenty-five years ago. Mrs Mar tin. althourh offered 5000 for the historic instrument. still retains it The drum was carried behind Mrs. MartIa's son. Clifford Martin, who rode tho horse in the parade
Putnam patriot., 1925-11-13

FARMERS ASSN. ANNUAL
 MEETING, WEDNESDAY

Nearly one hundred members and visitors were in attendance at the Windham County Farmers Associa- tion annual meeting which was held in the hall formerly occupied by the Red Men. Pomfert street. Putnam. Wednesday. November II.
 The work accomplished in major projects during the past year was de scribed in the excellent reports of Frank L. Davis, County Agent, Put nam; C. B. Jewett, Hampton: John R. Stromberg. Abingdon, and Charles F. Rrenn. Scotland The reports out lined the progress that had been made in the different agricultural lines.
 Looking Ahead in Extension Work" was the subject on which B. w. Ellis. Extension Service Direct or, Storrs. talked He complimented the association on its excellent con dition and on the progress 1t had made during the past year.
 The following men were elected as officers and directors for the ensuing year:
 President. Charles F. Brenn, Scot land; vice-president, Alexander Malt land, Thompson; seeretary-treasurer Whitman Danielson, Putnam; direct ors, Allen B. Lincoln, Ashford; Clar- ence E. Salmon. Brooklyn; A. Lafram- boise, Canterbury; Henry B Buell., Eastford; C. B. Jewett, Hampton; {; John C. Labelle. Killingly; P. J. Cha bot. Plainfield: A. H. Amidon. Pom fret; Alvau 4. Sweet. Putnam; Geo. N. Perry. Scotland; John E. Tanner, Sterling [. L. Huntington, Th0mp- son: Thomas Mara, Windham; L. H.. Lindeman. Woodstock; directors at large, George A. Cook. William &. Warren. <. H. Peckham.
 The program: l030 a. m, report of the president, br C. P. Perley: lo4h, report Of the secretary treasury, Whitman Danielson; l05o, report ot the County Agent. Frank l.. Davis; Il.20. election of officers, II.au, C.. B. Jewett. "The Production of Grade A Milk in Windham County. supple mentarx remarks by John R. Strom- berg: f2.H5 D. m.. Charles r. Brenn, Past and Future Accomplishments in Poultry Work" l2.l5. B. W. Ellis. Extension Service Director. Looking Ahead iu Extension Work.
 The members of the committee m charge ef the annual meeting this year were. Alexander Maitland chairman. Thompson; John '. La belle, Killingly; Alvan A. Sweet, Put nam: Frank L. Davis. County Agent, Putnam. cooperating.
Putnam patriot., 1925-11-13
MECHANICS BAND
 IN PEN AND INk

Years ago. when the old Mechanics Band was flourishing organization, >ne of the best bands in the state
 it frequently made trips to Cottage City. Marthas Vineyard. There were number of practical jokers in the band and there were few idle mo- ments and stories of good times were listened to by those not fortunate enough to belong. A pen and ink sketch. depicting some of the diver sions on one of these trips may be seen in the window of the Putnam Savings Bank. The sketch was done in 1877 by Eben Winslow. Natur- ally the picture will be of greatest in terest to Putnam's older citizens to whom the band was familiar sight and 10 whose music they often lis tened. either in concert or on parade.
Putnam patriot., 1925-11-13
ROGERS RENoMINATED
 IN WARD 1 CAUCUS

Alderman E. c. Rogers of Ward 1 was renominated by the Republican, ward caucus. Thursday evening, to succeed himself. Charles Smith of South Main street opposed Alderman Rogers so that the attendance at the caucus was much larger than ordi- Harily.f The total vote eaHt was fUo, of which Rogers received 72 and Smith ae The ward cat .as will be held tonight. As far as known there is no opposition to Alderman Warren s. Ames who Is again can. didate.
Putnam patriot., 1925-11-13
ENTERTAIN FRIENDS
 AT PRIVATE DANCE

Mr and Mrs. Herbert J Niles open ed their beautiful home on Park street. Friday evening, where they gave a private dance to a number of their friends. Fruit punch was serv- ed during dancing and later in the evening q salad supper was served by the hostess. Dancing was from nine to twelve o'clock. The guests included: Mir. and Mrs. Raymond T. Wheaton. Mir and Mrs. Walter A. Wheaton, Mir. and Mrs. Howard Shir- refs. Mir. and Mrs. John Wright, Mr. and Mrs. Leonard II. Mellor. Mr. and Mrs. Edward H. Burt, Mir. and Mrs. Nelson Lown, MT. and Mrs. Arthur s. Macdonald. Mrs. Ethel Mansfield, Henry A. Wheelock.
Putnam patriot., 1925-11-13
NURSE MARRiEs DOCTOR
Miss Teresa Bayer of the D. K. N. Staff Bride of Dr. Reese of Brooklyn

Saturday evening at o'clock at the Congregational parsonage m Thompson Miss Teresa Bayer, of Thompson, was united in marriage to Dr. William Reese of Brooklyn, N. Y. The nuptial ceremony was performed by Rev Stephen T. Livingston in the presence of relatives, Mrs. Orrin Bayer of School street, Putnam, and Dr. George Eugle of Brooklyn, be- ing the attending couple. Follow ing the ceremony q wedding supper was served at the Putnam Inn Dr. and Mrs. Reese left immediately for Brooklyn where they have q furnish ed apartment.
 Miss Bayer has been the nurse in the operating room at the Day Kim ball hospital for over year. Dr. Reese is bacteriologist and has his own laboratory in Brooklyn.
Putnam patriot., 1925-11-13
SEVEN COONS AND A
 WILD CAT ONE NIGHT

Seven raccoons and q wild cat killed by Pedro and Doty, two dogs of George L. Reach, Ash ford, have attracted great deal of attention to the store window of 4. Gilman & Company, where they are on exhibition.
 The wild eat is a beautiful ami nal weighing 3l l-4 pounds. Such a cat is seldom seen in these parts and many people who look at the eat were surprised to know that there were any such animals in the county. Occasionally one is killed
 Mir. Reach is one of the most famous coon hunters in this cor ner of the county and takes out many parties during the season. The wild eat was killed near the shores of Black Pond, which Is not far from the Reach home.
Putnam patriot., 1925-11-13
CATTLE FRIGHTENED
 BUT ESCAPE INJURY

Seven head of badly frightened cat tle being transported in large truck beloved and stamped Monday morn ing when the truck caught fire near the Judge Thompson farm in Pom fret. Automobilists coming along stopped and helped the driver of the truck to free the cattle and extinguish the fire. None of the cattle were in- jured but the truck waE damaged. The truck bore Rhode Island regis tration and was transporting the cat tie to q distant part of the state.
Putnam patriot., 1925-11-13
Ico BOY IS STILL
 UNHEARD FROM

Joseph Igo, the l6 year old boy who disappeared from his home two weeks ago next Sunday, is still miss ing and nothing has been learned of his whereabouts. Captain Jarvis this week sent out postal cards giving a description of the boy to 200 towns and cities. This morning a dark ob- ject seen floating in the river was investigated with the use of Q boat. It proved to be bundle of rags.
Putnam patriot., 1925-11-13
PIGEON AND CARROLL
 NOMINATED BY DEMOCRATS

Following a contest in ward 3 De mocratic caucus last Friday night Alfred Pigeon was renominated tc succeed himself. There was a larg, attendance. Of the 140 votes cast Pigeon received 94 and his opponent D. Beausoleil. 46
 In the ward 1 Democratic eaucu' Willis Carroll, present incumbent of the office. who succeeded Alderman Simeon Larose, resigned, was renomi mated without opposition.
 Mrs. D. H. Billings of Providence has been spending the week at the Putnam Inn and calling on old friends
Putnam patriot., 1925-11-13
HI-Y CLUB MEETS

The Hi-Y Club held it's athletic meeting Monday evening in the Put nam High school gymnasium. All the members either participated in the football game or else Tn the indoor track sports. Plans are now nnder way to organize regular basket eall team. The next meeting of the el1p will be in the Congregational church
Putnam patriot., 1925-11-13
Ex-Service Mems Day

The of dedication ex-service mems day. the honored the people bestowng While relatives friends acquaintance and fellow citizens soldiers felt keenly the delight of after the passing of several to bestow the them fellow citizens relatives and friends endeavors by the of the state high ranking of the branches of the servceArmy and Navyparotc fraernal orders and gathering of 15 people brought together them tribute It an impressive tribute indeed.
Putnam patriot., 1925-11-13
Much Credit Due

a wonderful sight; impressive sight this big cell ebraon arranged by the various committees and heartily ported by city and officials and citizens who by their a propriaon money had made all possible To the hard working committees much credit due They deserve the high est praise this credit should be shared and erousy shared the committee with citizen of the town of Putnam.
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Putnam patriot., 1925-11-13
REDUCTION OF sis6. .ooo
Counsel Agree This Amount Be AL
 lowed Putnam Land and Mills Co.

The Putnam Land and Mills Com pany.s appeal from the Board ef Re lief of the town of Putnam, down for trial m the superior court at Niili- mantle, Tuesday, was settled out of court. after Judge Edwin C. Dickinson had asked counsel in the case to see if they could not reach an agreement It is understood that the appellant was allowed reduction of sl36,0oo from what the property was assessed for.
 The plaintiff is the holding com pany owning the former Manhasset mill property and claimed reduc- ton in the assessed valuation on the plant and group of houses on account of present business conditions. Only part of the mill buildings are oc- cupied and many of the tenement houses are without occupants.
 Attorney J. F. Carpenter repre- sented the Putnam Land and Mills Company, Searls, Russell < Bradford the town of Putnam, and Charles l.. Torrey the city of Putnam, the city also having an interest in the ease.
Putnam patriot., 1925-11-13

proud proud and have their pride They have the young who left their homes for the great ad venture with all of it's horrors not knowing whether they would In thus honorng these young they the sol forth the homes Putnam must have been impressed the silent realization that their sacrifices had engendered in the minds of their eowtownsmen who remain ed at home by their deeds this anniver
Putnam patriot., 1925-11-13
A farewell supper will be given

members of the Baptist church Satur- day evening in the Assembly Room for Dr. and Mrs. J. Bsydes Kent, longtime and active members of the local church, who are soon 10 make their home with their son and family in Larchmont, N. Y.
Putnam patriot., 1925-11-13
Honors Towns Ex-Service Men
 With Big Demonstration
GOVERNOR TRUNBlLL AND OFFICIALS HIGH IN STATE AND MILITARY AFFAIRS VIEW BIGGEST AND BEST PARADE EVER SEEN IN EASTERN CONNECTICUT
 
 Praise For the United Courageous Spirit Shown.

With bright shiang from coudless sky with thou sands of people looking with the chief executive of the state united with the czen of the town and with others high in and military affairs taking part in the exercises Putnam honored her by unveng honor rolls and memor a tablets their memory and dedicang the cement bridge the Qunebaug Pomre street Memorial Bridge while speakers auded their herom and self fsaere, Wednesday, November H. Armstce Day, 1925 It had been declared and the armies of tn great World War such left of them, knew that they home that this honor bestowed.
 Never Equaled
 in the history of this has there been ceebra equal As distinguished visitor within gates put it. rh celebration that city ten times the size of Putnam might we'll be proud The citizens of Putnam
Putnam patriot., 1925-11-13
TABLE OF CONTENTS
 BIG CELEBRATION

Paft Story of the Celebration Lady Guests Evolution of the New Bridge 2 Flag Decorations 2 How Celebration was conceived
 Planned. Carried Out i Contractor Praised for Work { Speeches. Capt o'Brien. Gov
 Trumhull. Highway Commis-
 sioner. Presiding Officer,
 District Commander Odd Fellows Delegation . List of Men Who Died in Ser
 Vice Military Ball Governors Reception Sidlights on the Days Events 6 Filmed for the Movies
Evening star., 1925-11-18
CO[OREO SOLDIERS
PRAISED BY FISH
Representative Says They
Are as Brave as Any Others
on BattIefieIdS.

The col0red soldier. prope>lH train
ad and given an equal opportunity, is
lust as brave aud will "a iuSt as far
as any other soldier"
This tribute IL the part -rulorrd
troops PLAYED in The World War MAS
voiced by esrntative hamilton
Fish, ir., last night at "A meeting of
the National Memorial Association
held at the John Wesley Church to
arouse sentiment favorable ia passage
by Congress OF 4 hill for the erection
Of memorial building in this city in
honor or ColOre0 service men,
Col. Fish said hs spoke frum cN
perience a : he was leader IT the SU"Jh
Infantry. first Culored troops overseas.
He outlined the history uf = hill in
troduced in Congress by himself 10
erect a monument III France 10 sol.
diers nf the four coloUed regiments,
Cen. Frank I. Hines, director "
the Veterans Bureau. and Col Han
ford r. MHC\ider, Assistant Secretary
Of War. also addressed the gathering
and lauded the part the negro played
In the war. Capt. sylvester Epps
was master Of ceremonies.
Il take exception Col. Fish de
clared. Ito remarks made by Gen.
Pullard last summer condemninS col
ored soldiers because | know the re-
marks 10 he false. and because they
apply mostly to men unframed and
improperly led. If the United states
is to erect 80 divisional monuments
to white troops. many OF which did
not have half the casualties of the
four colored American regiments that
served with The French. | consider
il nnwarranted discrimination against
those regiments not to erect similar
monument in their honor.
There is great responsibility" said
Cen. Hines in his talk. 'on all former
service men Of every race to be lead
srs in time Of peace AS we'll war.
I feel that these colOred men repre-
sent a tNpe Of citizenship necessary II
the ideals OF the country are always
n he adhered TO. You do not find
them in that class which teaches the
policy that tends to tear down the
Nation. hut always in that class which
has hnen one ism-Americani nism.'
Evening star., 1925-11-18
PLAN AERIAL MAPPING
OF THE ALASKAN COAST
Avia ton Squadrons of Battle Fleet
to Photograph Over 100000
Square Miles of Territory.
Pv the AssocIatnd Press.

Pv the Associated Press.
SAN PEDRO, calf. November lS.-
Completion of plans for the aerial
mappinC of more than 200 900 square
miles of Alaskan coast and water
NvavS by aNiators of the aircraft
sQuadrons OF the United States battle
feet were made public here yesterday.
Lieut.. Ben II. WNdtt viii comma nj
The expedition. the equipment and
personnel OF which includes four sea
planes. Two naval tenders and force
OF - pilots and photosIa pliers.
The airmen Will leave here next
April and are expected TO complete
within three years their task of pro
vidinC bird s-eye phOtogra phS for Il
giant mosaic map showing every fea-
ture OF the Ala skan coast line and
nearby island groups. Copies of the
mosaic map. together With a mass OF
Psychological. Ceodetic and meteorologi-
raj data To he gathered, will be turned
over 10 the Navy Department. The
Goa st Guard the Forest Service and
the Coast and Geodetic Survey.
Evening star., 1925-11-18
ROOSEVELT SON-IN-LAW
ON HUNT IN ALASKA
DR.. Derby Stormbound for Ten
Days on Lonely Island, But
Likes Sport.
by the Associated Press

by the Associated Press
CokDoNA. Alaska, November Is
Despite being <i"rmbound for. 10
days on lonely Montague Island a t
The entrance TO Prince William
Sound Or. Richard Derby. son-in-
LAW of the late President Roosevelt,
expressed himself as Intensely
pleased" with his hunting expedition
in thiS district.
Dr. Derby. who has been taking
motion pictures OF moose and other
hi. game ia tne vicinity, was here
today. lie ph"tuSra phed relics of an
ancient sea otter hunting settlement
ON the sound and bagged a brown
bear.
Richard Holbrook. a former Uni
versitH of Washington student. was
4 member of the hunting expedition.
Cordova had its first snow OF the
season Sunday.
Evening star., 1925-11-18
FREAK DOGS TO COMPETE
Largest. Tallest and Fattest to Get
Prizes at Mutt Show.

A number Of freak classes will be
features of the mutt dog show 10 be
given FRIDAY and Saturday at the
Riding nd Hunt club. Twenty second
ard p streets. by the Humane EduCa
tion Society.
Prizes will bt. awarded NUTS com
peting in the following ella aSSes
Longest dog. measuring from tall
To nose tip. faJtcSt dog with the short
est legs. talieSt dog, hairiest dog. old
est dog and Youngest pup and twin
pups most closely resembling each
other.
school children whose pets measure
up Ia these requirements are urged
10 enter their pets at the headquar-
ters If The Humane Education So
ciety. 3l3 Eleventh street northwest,
before Thursday night