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The Washington times., 1926-02-11
BY KIRK MILLER


more red lines to the page.
We wouldn't go so far as to
say they will actually offer
substitute books, but judging
from the stuff they've been
selling W to burn, they might.
Coal ii something that people
now discuss only in . subdued
voice, like evil ears might
overhear where it is stored.
Safe deposit departments of
all big banks have reported
immense demand for larger
boxes.
An obscure millionaire died
q few weeks ago and when his
will was probed it was found
he devided q quarter of ton
of anthracite egg among six
teen closest of kin.
Washington coal dealers have
been particularly honest with
their Clients. Not one of them
has sold q ton of something
they didn't have. But the stuff
they have had is something
nobody ever heard of before.
Blue River photoplasm has
been dragging down a price
that should only be mentioned
among hop-heads or dope
fiends.
SCOT Valley clinkers have
been worth their weight in
apothecary's measure. When
you get about two of those in
your cellar the only way to
get 'em out is to buy a new
furnace-or a new house.
Cumberland run-of the mine
is just what it says-horseshoe
nails, railroad spikes, oyster
shells and busted door knobs.
We knew they had been hip
lacking whisky around Wash
ington for long time, but we
didn't know until this winter
they were bootlegging coal.
The Washington times., 1926-02-11

Coal il something that people
now discuss only in . subdued
voice, like evil ears might
oyerhear where it is stored.
The Washington times., 1926-02-11

We wouldn't go so far as to
say they will actually offer
substitute books, but Judging
from the stuff they've been
selling VI to burn; they might.
The Washington times., 1926-02-11

Safe deposit departments of
all big banks have reported
immense demand for larger
boxes.
The Washington times., 1926-02-11

We knew they had been hip
lacking whisky around Wash
ington for a long time, but we
didn't know until this winter
they were bootlegging coal.
The Washington times., 1926-02-11

Cumberland run-of the mine
is just what it says-horseshoe
nails, railroad spikes, oyster
shells and busted door knobs.
The Washington times., 1926-02-11

Statistics show that only one
person out of three killed or IN
jured in an accident took the pre-
caution to provide insurance pro-
lection for his family or himself.
Putnam patriot., 1926-12-24
Clement parria

Clement nauals re ident of Put nam far tho thirtE tivE Haf an- ether of Putnam old r.tzen2 a' French extraction died at be home af hie daughter Mr T WniEard Nain
 street. Nedaesd after a bong It, ness.
 Mr ponM whe Was sittf il years of age. was born ln St Baenahe Canada In 1882 he was married ta Mis- Delema Muire, who died four years ago six children were born t1 them. four of whom arc living They are Mrs Medefisc MaguaH. Mrs Me tor Tourville Mrs. Telesphore Wpisard and Mrs. Thomas Tetreault all of Putnam. About year ago the only son. Adelard. died in Southbridge. Four grandsons and four granddaugh- ters also survive.
 MT. Donais was employed In local mills up to five years ago. when he gave up work on account Of failing health. He was a pleasant man Co meet and was a respected citizen.
 The funeral was held this morning at 2 o'clock at St. Mary church with a solemn high mass Of requiem. Rev. Charles F Bedard was celebrant of the mass Fr Dykeman acting as dea= con and Fr Routhier as sub-deaeon. There wa- anaeial singing hs the Nine O'clock choir The bearers were Alex Ia Bib=siiit John Jarvis. Henry let reauIt Michel ReanresaFd, Joseph Tetreauit. and Frank Foisev Burial was In the family lot in St. Mary's cemetery
Putnam patriot., 1926-12-24
Antoine Bonneville, s6, Had Lived Here Over Half
 Century
Clement Donsis. s5 Years Residen,
 of Putnam

During the past week Putnam has lost two of her oldest citizens Both were of French extraction and were highly esteemed and respected citizens of Putnam for many years.
 Antoine Bhnnevilla fer sf:v-fiy,. years q resident af Putnam. died aG the home ef his daughter on Green street Monday afternoon. He was eiehty-six years old and un ta n few months ago was hale and hearty L. was not many months ago that he climbed 10 the reef If q house and showed some younger men how to lay shingles He was a large man of fine physique and was an honest, upright gentleman. and aiao conscientious ir his religious duties
 Mr Bonneville WIS born in St Cez =aire. P. e. Canada. April !. ls4Q Bafar, renewing .a the United Slatps n is6a hs was married Co Mis- Azil da Besilots Mrs Bonneville died four sears ago
 Mr. and Mrs. s5unoyille first locat= fd in Forestdale E. l., in 1869. Mir. Bonneville was employed in the cotton mill in that village under the late George W Holt. and when Mir Holt came to Putnam to become supefin- tendent and agent of the Mauohanset mills. about a year later, Mr Bonnc- sille also came here and continued working under Mir. Holt as aR over seer in the cotton mill He remained in this employment for thirty-two years when he gave up active work
 Mr. Bonneville Is survived by seven children Alexina. now Sister Norbcr Ca of a Hartford convent: Amelia. wife of Edward Basinet Of Worcester Alfred Bonneville; Aurise, wife of William Bonneville. and Eugene Bon neville. all of Putnam; Mrs Anna Ar ehamheault 0f Worcester and Herman of Bridgeport.
 The funeral service was held at 2 o'clock Thufsday morning with sal ann mass 6f requiem at St. Mary g church The bearers were six grand children Lee Baknet Worcester; le0 Bonneville. Antonio Bonneville, Alfef- ie Bonneville Aveilina Bonneville, Dnuielson and Nalmore ArchambeHult af Worcester Burial was in sf Mary cemetery
Putnam patriot., 1926-12-24

Philip Hopp has left his poultry farm in Wuodstoek Rut this is esalg until the holiday trade in Christmas wreaths aNg Nr Honn went te Prov idenre te touud out quarter ot century of dispensing holiday greens. When the season closes he will return to the farm never more to he a faeter in ihe trade that he has been in for twenty five years
 < reporter on the Providence Jour. nal" found Mr Henp surrounded Is his wares and learned that it was hi last appearance m this annual rHle The reporter secured the following Last ArpeafaneeH story for the now Woodstock poultryman
 Get Kissing Out ie
 "Mistlctoe2 There aii ao demand for Il thls wear. the gals all get iheiI kissing outside iis easier to go foi an automobile ride than wait fol Christmas"
 That was the reply Ia an inquifine reporter given by Philip Hopp. who is rounding out quarter of a century of selling Christmas greens on Market square this year.
 Known to hundreds Of Providence Christmas shoppers, on account of hii iaVial personality and the tloppy broad trimmed hat which have crowned his smiling Yankee features. Mir Hopl stated that he had come from Wood stuck Conn. just So he could say that ha had sold greens for twenty-five years.
 Folks used to call me the Ever green King he went on, T did bis wholesale business. and used to buy ui
Putnam patriot., 1926-12-24
HUSBAND OF PUTNAM
 WOMAN UNDER ARREST

weeks. Meanwhile States Attorney Bradford will start extfadition prn- ceedinas to bring Feigen Q connseti- cut Captain Jarvis returned Faes- day without his man
 Elaborate Wedding
 June %. 1925. at o'clock in the evening. Feigen vas married co Miss Annie E. Ialtaa older daughter of Mir. and Mrs Philip Zaltaa. Front street. The wedding took place at Beacon Honse. Beacon stre Bost9a. The wedding wua an elaborate one and two hundred and twenty-five guests were present. including n nnm- Der from Putnam. Following the wed ding trip to New York and Atlantic City Mr and Mfs. Feigen returned 10 live n Putnam. Mir Felgen hav ing a market in Moosup.
 Some time ago 1t was noticed that Mrs Feigen had returned to the home of her parents. Her husband was not seen in Putnam. The fact that a breach occurred between the husband and wife was known only to rela- lives until Mrs Feigen made com plaint to the prosecutor that her has- band had deserted her and was failing to support her and her infant child.
Putnam patriot., 1926-12-24
DEATH CLAIMS TWO
 OF OLDEST RESIDENTS
CHILDISH FAITH
Letters to Santa Claus and St
 Nicholas At Postoffiee

Somewhere in Putnam two ii tle children will go to bed tonight confident that during their sleep Kris kringle will steal down the ehimapy and deposit gift in their stockings Possibly they will say their prayers and importuHe Ged to influence santa Claus to please not forget them. They arc doubt les Toef children. but if is to be hoped that their faith will have E reward
 Hap ean santa Claus fail te re- member hem Haven't they eaeh written him g letters Haven't Ibev eeb entrusted that letter to the liHii#a states Government for safe delivery ta Che saint They haea and fl is nat tu he wonder ea Chat thzy will ge te slcsp this GbHsfma Ese le dream of pres eHt nliea eH sent eandE tnNs aaa all af thGa fhiuE that de lehf 2 ehIla.z hont
 Ihe eNa ietfn# Wafe received af the Putnam uo tafl'ee One ua addrease.l to st Nicholas fhc other lo santa Claus [ was evident tAal f tnak some oifori to direct the nYelopas What the contents nf thr letters were Post master Macdonald did unt know But there thet were. thg touching evidence of unshaken faith of at least two Putnam children
 Who can bear the thaurhi chat those two yeungstefs are to be disappointed What will he their thoughts if they awake ta lnd ihe stockings hung up with such un- bounded childish faith in night before dangling empty from the wall2 lt Is not pleasant to think of the disillusionment that will he theirs if they are forgotten But if can not be allowed to happen
 The letters have been handed over to the Putnam Lodge af Elk bV tine postmaster 1T t is pos able to locate the young ters be fore night if will be done ff fl is found that without assistauee from sources other than within the home Santa Claus. twill not ap- near in answer to the children Y appeal. that assistance will be given The children's faith will remain unshnkcn for another year at least fl it is possible to ae- compliah it
Putnam patriot., 1926-12-24
MANY SLOGANS
Several Hundred Being Considsred bi
 Chamber of Commerce Directors

Al the regular meeting of the dz rcetors of the Putnam Chamber of Commerce held at tho Putnam Inn Monday night hundreds of slogans rc. celsed during the contest. which ended Monday evening at 6 o'clock. were read. lt was impossible to make q choice of the three best without q
 ,ady of Che many submitted
 The winners uf the contest witl ha determined at a later date commit tee consisting nf President deCoude S F. C Rogers. Francis Netralf. Groree F.. PHdeeft and 4 $. Macdonald Nas appointed ta % over the list and select what the committee considers th5 me7t lpHr1ariate. This list will bc ub. mittad at future meeting ef the di- rcrtars. when the three best slogaus WH h. chosen and the wianers of the thfne prizes announced.
Putnam patriot., 1926-12-24
POST OFFICE SHOWS
 EFFICIENCY IN RUSH
HANDLES FROM 10 TO Is PER CENT MORE MAIL THAN LAST YEAR.-CLEANS UP EACH NIGHT
 FOR THE MORROW
Postmaster Compliments Public Force For Co oper
 ation.

Up to Thursday night il was esti- mated al the Putnam postofiice that frem ten to fifteen per cent more mail had been handled than year ago dur ing the Christmas holiday season.
 Postmaster Archie Macdonald was enthusiastic al the way the mall has been dispatched Every night all out going mail has been dispatched and all incoming mail. as far as possible has been taken care of. sorted and waiting for the morning delivery.
 The postmaster says that this eff cient service could not have been main tained but for the ~iiliHgness af his force who have worked hard to main tain perfect service The office em- ployes. including two extra helpers. have worked tremendously with hut one Dhieetive-to give the patranz af the local postofiice a perfect service. This. the postmaster feels. has been accomplished.
 in praising his corps of clerks and carriers. the postmaster was most en-
Putnam patriot., 1926-12-24
POLICE DEPARTMENT
 RECEIVES MOTORCYCLE

Some generous citizen has d0- mated a motorcycle to the Putnam police department Not only a motorcycle but an officer to op- crate it. The outfit was received Thursday morning by Captain Jarvis. The generous donor did not sign his name Co his gift.
 \ large box was delivered to the police station. When opened it was found to contain the motor cycle and a fully uniformed officer was mounted on t. The mechan- Ism was out of order and the ma chine will not run. The officer sits Ia the saddle. refusing 10 say a word !, the unknown Santa Claus will make himself known. full ac- knew!ea =Ht with thanks for the gift will be forthcoming from the captain Jf police and from the common council.
Putnam patriot., 1926-12-24

thusiastie. He also gives The public n generous share of praise for the co. operation that has been accorded Christmas cards and packages have heen mailed earlier this year than eyer before and this has prevented the cen- eestian of former years
 ThH postmaster wishes Co publicly express his appreciation for the co operation of his force and the public in making a record in handling Christ mas mail that will moi be excelled. f
 gHHliad in other postofhees.
 Ias will he a city delivery Christ a#s uaruiae lasting until noon f. need be There piil he no rural rpute delivery. The uustofiice will he open 8atd l3 o'cloek and the outgoing mail will he dispatched at 2 o'clock Post master Macdonald and his assistant. Edmund GaFne, are confident that to- night viii see an mail distributed that has arrived during the afternoon. and fhe late mail sorted and ready for the carriers Ghri tmas mrOning
Putnam patriot., 1926-12-24

Judge David Flagg. who is alse town clerk and treasurer of the town of Putnam. has made common law assignment to Deputy Sheriff Charles E. Aver of Dayville for the benefit of his creditors. This IS in accordance with the suggestion of his counsel. Attorney J. F. Carpenter. The store owned by Judge Flagg on Main street has remained closed this week.
 The first known of Iudge Flagg 3 financial difficulties was when it was announced in The Patriot two weeks
Putnam patriot., 1926-12-24
HE SELLS CHRISTMAS
 GREENS FOR p YEARS
PHILIP HoPP LEAVES WOODSTOCK FARM TO ROUND OUT QUARTER OF CENTURY AS HOLIDAY WREATH
 DEALER IN CITY OF PROVIDENCE
setoe Back Numbe-Boys and Girls Don't Wait For Christ
 For Kissing.

fhe other dealers stocks the day be- faee Chris. ss;is; ss;is; tiiiivs have chang cd.
 Prohibition has knocked the game. Why. la Che old days 1 used to sell most of my greens to harrooms Hired fl special force of men just ts hang the greens sold to 'em. Course, they'd got drunk once in a while. but kept a check on 'em I remember making Is 0o0 mroaths in 1916 Peo- nle said was crazy. hut. hY the day before Christmas. id sold 'em all and was buying more.
 mistlsioe Not Popular
 aIve sold quito few trees and sfsalhs tais gear. but tho mtstietoe aiH't R8in' good l bought one crate. and don't have to worry cause ve had h stnndne order for twenty-five yeafs from . Pawtueket family Tor ail have left on fhfistmas Eve. and Pm going ta take care of 'em this year
 ruined Che misiietoe trade When [ wua a boy bout the only time yeu could kaas ral was Christmas, that is snYing an occasional moonlight saik. 2ui nowadays. shueka the gals eel kissed al the vear round.
 However. this is my last wear. usod to be in the hardware husincss out in Cransfan and lf seems funny after being , Rhode Islander all my fife to con4a hack here from outside. But last fall lhp vife and got q little nonltrv farm down n Woedetoek. and Pm going to spend the rest of ms days inst niekiug un epv~
Putnam patriot., 1926-12-24
THREE HURT WHEN
 AUTO TURNS OVER

Mrs Rose Lavigne was bruised about the face and neck. her ,hir- teenyear old daughter. Rita wns bruised and received a deep cut on her arm and Tony Couleite was hruia ed when an automobile in which they were riding turned over on the north aud of Enrrowa street Sunday ppn- ming Mr Goulefte was driving and says fhe accident wss eag=ai hF the steering wheel going wrong.
Putnam patriot., 1926-12-24
IUNloN JEAN
L. F. Ba,tey Talks Before Annual
 Election Takes Place

The annual election af h,BHioa St JcaH baFH te Waz haN sunday afternoon. Dee 19 szts memba= were present
 Before the uncuiHs af tHp #cIiHs the members listened za a falk bF l. F. Baftey. director aE AaerieaHIza ton for Putnam, nn fhe med ai seaW iHe Enelish anI fha oHpaHual nf fered bv tbe evening school
 The following officers We're chosen for the coming year Past president Mrs. l. Gilman, president. Mrs \ St Marie; vice president, A Masi cotte. secretary. F. Renshaw; assist. ant secretary. Miss NJ R Paulbus treasurer Mrs H. Mahcu. mistress of ceremonies; Mrs A Dufault: first warden Miss L. Gilman second war den. Miss B, Dupre trustees. a Benoit. Mrs $. Page.
Putnam patriot., 1926-12-24

George Britt. 2s. dressed in eiti- zsas clothes. who claims 10 be a sol. dier on furioaEh from Fsrt Hancock. N. j., is at the Day kimball Hospital this morning in more or less hay condition. The man was found last night iyins unconscious on the state highway between Putnam and Dan. ielson near what Is known as the Mo hiean Homestead. He was brought to the hospital about midnight.
Putnam patriot., 1926-12-24
FOUND DEAD IN
 GAS FILLED ROOM

WHl.nm Gildard. 77. a former fesi. dent af North GresVenordale. was found dead in h.s home .u Pawtncket Inst Sunday In the room where the hadv Wr discovered vas gas stove that had gone out The man vas hExlated
 The body was brought to Putnam and funeral service was held at the undertaking rooms 0f Smith & Walker followed bV bnriai in North Grosves nordale. 4 son. William Gildard. live es in Putnam and is sexton at the Con Qreratinual church.
Putnam patriot., 1926-12-24
CHRISTMAS PARTIES

4 Christmas party for beginners and primary children of the Con in the church chapel Wednesday af tesaeea. aTs. Kari r Phillips and Miss Gertrude Perry were in charge. h the evening there was 2 party for the junior department with the pas tor and teachers in eharwe.
Putnam patriot., 1926-12-24
FOUND UNCONSCIOUS
 SOLDIERS MONEY GONE

The case is a mystery and the stats police are making an investigation. lt was at first thought that the man had been hit by an automobile While he Is not clear in his mind as yet he has told the police that he had SIS in his pocket and that the money is missing This leads % the belief that he may have been held up and robbed. He bears no evidences of assault and is not cut or bruised He has not as yet been able to give q clear account of what happened or how he happens Co br in this section.
Putnam patriot., 1926-12-24
FIR. DONAHUE SPEAKS ON
 THE CHRISTMAS SPIRIT

Rev. George J Donahue of Pom fret delivered au inspiring address on "The Spirit of Christmas" at the regular weekly meeting and dinner Of the Willimanfic Exchange club at the Nathan Hale hotel in Willlman. sia, Wednesday evening He wAz given a rising vote of thanks at the eIose.
Putnam patriot., 1926-12-24
EAST PUTNAM SCHOOL
 TO REMAIN CLOSED

The East Putnans school, closed for the holidays. will not reopen for the winter term The teacher. Mrs. Gib- son has resigned. and there are but eieht Dnnils in the school. The pu- nils will be transported 10 the Israel Putnam school Five are from Put nam and three live in Killinely.
Putnam patriot., 1926-12-24
JUDGE DAVID FL.AGG
 MAKES ASSIGNMENT

ago following letter sent out by his attorney Co ihe creditors stating that he was insnlgeut and stating that there were two methods open to him-a pc tition in bankruptcy or common law assignment. and suggesting the latter proceeding as the most expeditions.
 II was stated at that time that Judge Flags total liabilities were s6. iqq with assets. consisting of mer- chandise and accounts receivable. amounting ta approximately sthua.
 Mrs WHliarl Warren. South Main street was n Worcester Nelaes ae
Putnam patriot., 1926-12-24
HOSPITAL BENEFITED

The Christmas sale conducted by the Pupils of the Howe Marot school. Thompson. was 6 great success. The amount realized and turned over 10 the Day Kimball Hospital approximat- ed 5000.
Putnam patriot., 1926-12-24
GIFTS TO ovERsEER

Thomas F Ryan. overseer at the Putnam Nenleu eo+ was presented With an easy chair and a box of riear for d Christmas present by the employers ef the finishing depart ment
Putnam patriot., 1926-12-24
MRS. sEARLs IMPROVED

The condition of Mrs. Searls of Thompson. wife of the late States Attorney Charles F. Searls. who re- gently underwent A major operation al the Day Kimbail hospital, Is slight iy improved this morning.
Putnam patriot., 1926-12-24
Maurice Feigen, Held As Fug tive From Justice, to Fight
 Extradition
Married Mics Annie Zaltas Who
 Charges Noa.s Support


 Ua reqeeat of CspStln William Jarvis of the Putnam police force Maurice FciRen was arrested in Bos. ton last Saturday The police captain WAS given "a complaint drawn hy Pro scouting Attorney F. IT. Johnson Of the Putnam city court with warrant signed by Judge M II Geisaler in which ia charged with failing Co sup port his wife and infant child now living m Putnam
 Following his arrest Feieeu, accord ing to the police. agreed ta return to Putnam. Captain Jarvis left Sun day evening to bring the man here. In the meantime feiFea had retained a lawyer and Monday morning when the captain went to get his man Fel. gen refused to return The defendant was taken before the district court in Dorchester and arraigned as a fugi. tive from justice. He was released on bonds of $500 for a hearing in two
Putnam patriot., 1926-12-24

Robert Bruce of Worcester will spend this weekend the guest 0f bis parents, Mr. and Mrs Edward Bruce 0f Walnut street.
Putnam patriot., 1926-12-24

Lionel Lebesu. stationed al the U. $. Marine Barracks. Paris Island. S. C.. is on a ten days furiourh visiting with his father. Armand Lehe~u of Water street.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1926-01-05
TEXAS MOTHER SEEKS
GIRL MISSING WEEK

HOUSTON, Jan. 5.-CP)-Fearing
that her daughter, Mrs. Josephine In
nerarity, IA, had been slain and her
body hidden, Mrs. Effie Reanou ap-
pealed to the district attorneys Of.
flee for aid in locating the girl, miss
ing since last week.
Her husband, L. P. Innerarity, city
fireman, told Special Inves ,igator Fa-
tors that his wife of eight months had
strolled away from home last Tuesday
and he had not received word Of her.
He declared that he knew of no rea-
son why she should disappear.
Mrs. Reanou told one investigator
she "felt certain that her daughter had
been killed and her body thrown into
the bayou or else it is buried some
where" She added that she "didn't
believe the girl would just walk away
and not leave some word"
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1926-01-05
BRECKENRIDGE HIGH
TO HOLD FIELD DAY

A field day will be held by the
students Of Breckenridge High School
Saturday, March %, it was announced
Tuesday. Events of the day will be
held both at the school and at Schwab
Field. A pageant of the Nations"
will be held at the school and will in
clude folk dances in costume of the
various nations.
Greek athletics and Greek dances
will be given under the direction of
Miss Elsie Pickett; Czechoslovakian
dances under the direction Of Miss
Edith wilkins; old English, maypole
and Irish dances under the direction
Of Ximena Wolf.
A competitive drill between cadet
companies of the r. o. Il. c., tug of
war, relay races. individual competi.
tive drill and equipment race, will be
held at Schwab Field. Other events
at Schwab Field will include demon
stration by the boys classes in physi-
cal training, pole vaulting, discus
throwing and other athletic contests.
The drum and bugle corps Of the
school will provide music for the
events. Miss Viola Moore is general
chairman of the day.