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Putnam patriot., 1926-05-07
ANY OLD TIME

A unique method of advertising was adopted for the week by the Citizens National Bank In the bank window may be seen five shiny nickel alarm clocks. each recording a different time. One denotes the time of day in san Francisco, another St. Louis, another Boston. and the last two standard time and the time in London. Of course it means that it is always time to save money, and is suggestive of thrift.
Putnam patriot., 1926-05-07

action seemed ta he called for. Judge Flagg has admitted that the records are not as required by law, but has stated that he would immediately be- gin complying with the order of court. This is assumed Co mean that he will begin recording instruments that he has failed to record for the past ten years. He gives no reason for nos making records of documents received by him as judge of probate.
 Integrity unquestione
 While neglect of his legal duty is charged in the allegations in the mos ton ef the states attorney and ad- mitted by Judge Flagg, no one ques- tions Judge Flagg's integrity. either as judge of probate or as town clerk and treasurer. That he has been lax in his methods has been topic among those having occasion to consult the records for some time. The situation gradually reached stage where it
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Putnam patriot., 1926-05-07
HOSPITAL GUILD ASKING
 FOR NEEDED CONTRIBUTIONS

Solicitors for the Sewing Guild of the Day Kimball Hospital are now at work in the city. as we'll as in the sur rounding towns This solicitation comes but once year and is the only means which the Sewing Guild has of raising funds for this very important part of the hospital work. Gifts of bed linen, table linen, towels. wash cloths or money are desired and vel comed.
 As this Guild furnishes the above and as the needs of the hos pital are constantly increasing. it is hoped that everybody will give as freely as possible Mrs Walter Rich is in charge of the Putnam solicitors. and the work is to be done during the month of May.
Putnam patriot., 1926-05-07
MAKING UP THE
 PROBATE RECORDS

In compliance with the order of the writ of mandamus issued by the su- perior court Judge David Flagg of the Putnam probate court has two young women at work making up the records from the time he became judge. How long t will take to com plete the task is probematical but it will take a considerable time to bring the records up to date.
Putnam patriot., 1926-05-07

At session of the killingly town court, Monday morning. Msndzis ks- millian was brought from Brooklyn iail for presentmen,. The complaint was demurred to md no testimony was nut in by the state. From what trans
Putnam patriot., 1926-05-07

Miss Loretta Vadnais. daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Vadnais. was sur prised by a number Of her friends last Sunday evening when they hung her a May basket. Games were played by the children and a few of the guests rendered musical selections Mrs Vadnais served refreshments during the evening, and the children left well satisfied with their evenings enter tainment.
Putnam patriot., 1926-05-07
Joseph lgo, Missing Since
 NOU. 2 Writes Home To Mother
SUNS RAYS SET
 CUSHION ON FIRE

Carleton Blossom. instructor at the Putnam Trade school. parked his auto in the rear of the school building, Tuesday, The bright May sunshine was focusing its rays through the windshield. Later in the day the cushions inside the ear were discovered Co be on fire. The fire was quickly extinguished.
 The theory of the fire is that an oil spot on the cushion. probably vegetable oil, was ignited bv the suns rays through the glass. No great damage resulted.
Putnam patriot., 1926-05-07
II. (. BRADFORD NEW
 PRESIDENT OF ROTARY

At meeting of the directors of the Putnam Rotary Club, Monday evening States Attorney Howard C. Bradford. was elected president for the year Rev James F English. vice president W " Avcrill. treasurer and Ralph Booth. secretary. Those present were Dr. K r Phillips. Arthur E Smith Alexander Gilman. Rev James F English, II. C Brad fora
Putnam patriot., 1926-05-07
SURPRISED BY FRIENDS

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man put a lot of work into the 1926 annual, and it's success was his re-
New Britain herald., 1926-06-08
OPERATOR OF DEATH CAR
 MUST FACE HIGH COURT
John n. Donahue Held Under S2500 For Criminal Negligence in
 West Hartford.

Waving examination, John R. Donahue of los Seymour street, this city, was bound over to the Septem- Der term Of superior court in bonds of $500 after hearing on the charge of criminal negligence, in West Hartford town court last night, Leonard Boya of Raymond road, West Hartford, driver Of car with which Donahue's car colhdcd at the Boulevard and Quaker Lane. West
 Hartford, was discharged on the
 charge of reckless driving.
 Donahue was driving towards New Britain when the collision occurred.
 With him was Miss Bertha Muraw-
 ski, aged %, of SS Union street. who was returning home from her work at the Fuller Brush Co, plant in Hartford. After striking Boya's car Donahue's machine veered 10 the left and struck a telephone pole, throw ing Miss Murawski to the road. Striking on her head. her skull was fractured. and she died at St. Francis hospital four hours later.
 The West Hartford police arrested Boya and Donahue on charges of reckless driving and bonds of S2500 were fixed in each case. Coroner J, c. Calhoun made an investigation, as a result of which Donahue was bound over to superior court.
New Britain herald., 1926-06-08
Maid of Honor Surprises Guests at Wedding by Becoming Bride at
 End of First Marriage Ceremony
When Orchestra Plays Here Comes the Bride" Friends Laugh But Later Learn of Surprise Double Wedding

Friends who had gathered Sunday night for the wedding Of Samuel Snyder of New Haven and Miss Adele Rosen Of Willimantic, laugh ed joyially when the brides sister and maid of honor. Miss Ethel A. Rosen Of this city, picked up the discarded bridal veil and placed it on her own head; then changed their expression to one of open-eyed surprise when she stepped before the officiating clergyman and be- came the bride of Samuel Marshall. also of this city, in a double we'd ding ceremony. plans for which had not been divulged ever to members of the families.
 While words of conEratulation and good wishes were being extend- ed by the guests to Mir. and Mrs. Snyder the orchestra struck up tho strains of Here Comes the Bride" Members of the wedding party turn ed the beckoned the orchestra lead CT 10 stop but the musicians played on while the clergyman stood in place. Before the gathering could quite sense what was taking place the ceremony was over and Miss Rosen had become Mrs. Marshall.
New Britain herald., 1926-06-08
HONEST PEOPLE SHOULD
 60 HOME BY 2 O'CLOCK
So Says New York Police Commis. sioncr In Announcing New
 Curfcw Law

New York, June S OP-somc Of New York's cabarets and nigh, clubs are operated by criminals and for this reason all honest people should be out Of such places by 2 o'clock in the morning to prevent their being victimized, Police Con- missioner Mclaughlin asserted to- day in telling why he had put a cur few order into effect in the origin light district.
 We know what has been going on during certain hours in the nigh. .clubs," said the commissioner, "and for this reason we decided that 2 o'clock was tho hour for all decent people to be out of such places.
 We have received numerous complaints about night clubs and cabarets that have been running open until dawn.
 "It Nas in one of them that we picked up Whittcmore and some of his gang. Some Of the places are run by eX-criminals. Everybody knows that.
 "The hour Of ? o'clock is regard cd as a reasonable hour for all places to close. After that hour de- cent people are liable 10 become the victims of persons with bad repu. tati-n."
New Britain herald., 1926-06-08
JOHN ROBERTS GIVES
 FUND FOR FREE MUSIC
Hartford Man Announces Chamber Concerts for
 the Public

Hartford, June s GPt-A series of four free concerts of chamber music each year, the gift of John T. Rob erts to the people of Hartford, was announced today. The general com mittee in charge comprises Archi- bald A. Welch, Charles F. T. Sea verns and Miss Helen Tiffany. and all matters pertaining to program and performers will be under the di- rection of Willem Willeke, well known 'cellist. The nucleus of all concerts will probably be the famous Elshuko Trio, which has given the Coolidge concerts in Pittsfield, Bos- toH and Washington for some years,
 The four concerts will probably be given at intervals of one month during the fall and autumn. The plan is to be known as the Roberts for String Music, and will function as long as the people of Hartford show a desire to attend he concerts.
New Britain herald., 1926-06-08
Declares He Sees In Nomination To Senate Public Demand For Action In Behalf of Agricultural Districts.
Old Guard Chagrined at Cummins' Defeat-LOser Has Nothing to Say Ex- cept to Thank His Sup porters.

Washington, Iowa, June LR}- Colonel Smith w. Brookhart, nomi- mated over Senator Albert B. Cum mins in yesterdays primary on a platform that included farm relief as its principal plank. has accepted the voters mandate on that issue, he announced here today. and will leave for Washington probably tonight ill an effort to obtain farm legislation during the session Of congress if pos slble.
 And I mean real legislation, that will take care Of the farm problem. not a makeshift," he added.
 Colonel Brockhart will work with the corn belt committee, which still is represented at the national capi- tai, in an effort to bring the differ ing factions in the house and senate together on an agricultural bill. He fayors the principle embodied in the Haugen measure recently defeated in the house, although before he was unseated two months ago he in- troduced measure proposing large agricultural loan fund.
New Britain herald., 1926-06-08
HAYES, DISMISSED POLICEMAN.
 MAY FORCE BOARD ID EXPLAIN DECISION TO SUPERIOR COURT
COUPLE, AUTO DEALERS HELD ON FRAUD CHARGE
Bristol Man and Wife Said 10 Have Sold Finance
 Company Car
Especial 10 the Hs-aldl

Bristol June 8 GPy-Wiuiam T. Sanford and his wife, Virginia, who for several years have conducted an automobile sales and service station at 152 School street and who reside at 2lS West street. were arrested last evening charged with obtaining money under false pretenses.
 The warrant issued by the author ittos specifically charges Mir. and Mrs. Sanford with having obtained from Adam Teher of this city the sum Of $1,0oO for an automobile, which was not their property but belonged 10 the Underwriters Fin ance corporation of Hartford. The complaint was made by the finance corporation yesterday and the ar rest followed.
 Bonds for each was placed at s. 0oQ, making a total Of S4,000, which was furnished by Sanford's father. They were brought before Deputy Prosecutor Robert J, Stack this morning. He continued their cases until Saturday, June 18th.
 IL is not known whether or not there will be any other charges brought against Sanford or his wife. He has had local sales agency and it is stated, allowed large sums on turned in toward the purchase of new cars.
 His sales and service agency was closed several dags ago by creditors on an attachment served by Con. stable A. r. Stark.
New Britain herald., 1926-06-08

The Marshall-R Rosen nuptials had been set for June 20. at the Ocean View house, Ocean Beach, New Lon don. Invitations had been engraved with this announcement. In the meantime the couple had been in- vited to act as attendants at the Snyder-Rosen wedding and they ar rived at Pierre Tabarln, Willimantic, Sunday evening ostensibly for that purpose.
 Following the ceremony they in- formed friends they had decided on the double wedding plan last Friday. but agreed to make no announce mcnt prefcrring the surprise fea- ture.
 Mir. and Mrs Marshall are now at Willimantic.
 The bride will return this week to Now Britain to resume her associa- tions with the Connecticut Furriers, Inc, of this city where she has been employed for the past four years. Mir. Marshall, who is engaged in the insurance business here, will also re- turn this week.
 The Rosen sister arc the daugh- ters Of Mir. and Mrs. Frank Roseu. who make in home in Willimantic.
New Britain herald., 1926-06-08
NEW LOCATION FOR
 FIREWORKS DISPLAY
Mayor Weld Pays Heed to Hos.
 pital Authorities Protest
SAY NOISE HARMS PATIENTS

Executive and Public Anus ments
 Commissioner Make Tour of City
 in Effort to Decide On Moce De-
 sirable Location For July I.
 Mayor Weld is opposed to the dis play of fireworks at Walnut Hill park this year, having received for nal protest from the New Britain General hospital board that the loud reports from aerial bombs frequent ly have Ill effect on patients in a serious condition at the hospital
 The institution is located near the park border a distance of several hundred yards from the location of the fireworks display. and the au- thorities are fearful Of serious con- sequences especially in persons with nervous disorders.
 Acting on this protest which has been filed on other occasions but not acted upon. Mayor Weld con- fcrrod today with Bernard C. Kran- owitz, public amusements commits sioner, and they will make a tour Of the city this afternoon to determine upon another location. Following the visit of Clarence F. Bennett, representing the hospital board. at the office of the mayor this morn ing. If was practically assured that the display will be given elsewhere.
New Britain herald., 1926-06-08
SPA ANISH WAR SHAFT
 DEDICATION IN FALL
Committee Approves Plan and Will Ask for
 Bids

The memorial monument and bridge, 10 be erected at the entrance to Willow Brook park at the foot of South Main street. will be dedicated in the fall, this year. it was anuounc- at a meeting of the committee of tho park board, common council and 1 A. G. Hammond Camp, L. S. ". V., having charge of the project, last night.
 ! The committee authorized ArChi- itect D. K. Perry whose plans for the memorial were adopted in compet- ton few months ago, to advertise for bids, and it is expected they will bo in the hands Of the committee in about one month. From three to four months will be required for actual construction Of the memorial. The shaft depicting Morro Castle lighthouse at the entrance to Ha- yIna harbor will have eight plaques, four of which will contain the names ot tho New Britain men who served in the Spanish American War. There are approximately 800 names to go on the plaques. There will be one plaque bearing the |. S. w. V. in- signia, one bearing a reproduction of the battle Of San Juan Hill in mem- ory of the soldiers, one with q re- production of the sinking Of the battleship Maine in memory of the sailors. and one on which there will be an inscription of dedicatory nature, a total Of eight plaques.
 Alderman W. II. Judd. chairman of the committee, presided and the representatives Of A. G. Hammond camp were instructed 10 furnish the committee the official list of the names which are to appear on the memorial.
New Britain herald., 1926-06-08
Crowd in Line 2 Hours
 For Mime. Melba's Farewell

London, June s P-Mme. Mel ba's farewell performance tonight at the Covent Garden Opera House has aroused such in rest that nlu- sic lovers began standing in line at 1o;S0 last night for a % hour wait to gain adj ,ssion.
 Many well known persons includ- ing King George and Queen Mary lare r' ming to attend the perform ance.
 Mime. Melba's program includes many of the old favorites in which she made her fame. They include selections from the third and fourth acts of "I.a Boheme." the balcony scene from Romeo and Juliet" with the American tenor Charles Hackett playing Romeo to her Ju- llet and the last act of othcllc.
New Britain herald., 1926-06-08
Wadsworth, Seeking Reelection,
 Comes Out Definitely in Favor
 of Repeating the 18th Amendment
Hopes Country Will Ulti- mately Adopt Liquor Policy Similar to Que bec's-Also Declares for Modification of VOIstead Act.

Washington. June 8 LP>-Senator Wadsworth, republican, New York, standing for renomination, came out today for repeal of the eighteenth amendment and the substitution for it Of "a simple grant Of power 10 congress 10 deal with the liquor question.
 Favors Quebec System.
 He expressed the hope that. with this done, congress and the states through congressional authority could establish in this country, in accordance with local sentiment and desires. some such system as pre- vails in the province Of Quebec" He added that this plan, as @ result Of the government taking over the sale exclusively Of all alcoholic bever- ages and forbidding the consump- tian of those beverages upon the premises where sold, does away with the sanoon and theprivatc li- quor traffic."
 Opposed by ChriStman.
 Senator Wadsworth's statement took the form of letter 10 an un- named constituent and was made public after the announcement that Franklin W. Christman, former state senator, had formally accepted the request Of the organized dry forces of New York that he be an indepen- dent and republican candidate against Senator Wadsworth.
 Regrets Laws Passage.
 Declaring it was a great pity" the eighteenth amendment was ratified, senator Wadsworth asserted that not only does 1t violate the prin- ciples of sound constitutional law but that it leads to bitter and widespread disre- gard for the constitution" He added hat it tied the hands Of congress and the people themselves to very great extent. depriying them of an opportunity to solve this problem by statutory enactments justified by experience and public opinion"
 Wants Nolstcad Modified.
 Senator Wadsworth also declared Or modification of tho Volstead 'ct to permit the manufacture and ale of beverages notwithstanding in act, but he said he did not believe his would solve the problem per nanently,"
New Britain herald., 1926-06-08
TWO BELIEVED DEAD
 IN RUINS OF HOTEL
Lodgers in Aroostook House at Bangor,
 Missing

Bangor, Me- June 8 R,-Two men were missing in a fire which destroyed the Aroostook House here this morning.
 William Foley and a man named Ellis, two of the Is lodcers in ,bo place al the time, could not be To- cated and were believed to have perished. '' V
 The fire. which started in the kitchen of restaurant on +ha ground floor swept the four story wooden building with startling ra- pldity and then spread 10 the Wa Verely House which adjoined 10 the rear.
 In both places rescuers carried sIeepers to the streets as smoke and flames cut off exits. Joseph Willett and Paul Grongin who had rooms in the Aroostook House, made spec tacnlar escapes.
 The men Were seen framed in fourth story window against 2 back ground Of flames. Bremen raised fl ladder and the men slid down the sides with their bare hands. Both were severely burned as they passed through a curtain Of fire that poured from q third story. window.
 Jacob Rich, proprietor of q cloth- ing store on the ground floor and owner of the house, estimated his loss at SS5,00o. The Wavercly House, which was damaged extensively, was the property of Samuel Striar.
 The burned buildings were in the heart of the city and the fire at tFacted several thousands of spec tators.
New Britain herald., 1926-06-08
Lawyer For Patrolman Considering Move To Bring Commission Be- fore Judge.
Sparks Fly During Trial for Insubordination-Po- licemen and Prosecutor Are Witnesses.

Joseph E. Hayes, supernumerary
 patrolman dismissed from the police force last night on charge os tn- subordination arising out of alleged refusal to obey orders issued by Ser
 geant Matthias Rival, may carry his
 case to the superior court, his attor-
 ney Thomas F. McDonough, said
 this afternoon.
 Should the deposed officer see fit
 10 appeal the police commissioners i will be summoned on an order of a superior court judge to show cause why their ruling should not be va cated.
 It Is contended that the hearing was called for the purpose Of trying Hayes on charge of Conduct un- becoming an officer" and his dis missal was for 'insubordination. which 1t is claimed, is a charge made separate and distinct by the departments rules. It Is claimed the charge of "fnsubordination" was never heard.
 Attorney McDonough has the pro- posed appeal under advisement thi, afternoon.
 In an unsuccessful attempt to save Supernumerary Policeman Hayes from second dismissal from the police department, Attorney McDonough last night attacked the accuracy of Detective Thomas Feeneys testimony, claiming the Chapman case was an instance or Feeney's inaccuracies while s mans life was at stake.
 Discussing this phase of the case in his plea for Hayes. McDonough said:-
 As regards the accuracy of Feeney's testimony. have but to re- fer you to the Chapman case. This board, or its predecessor in office. found that man inaccurate in a case that involved a mans life. Do you think he cares anything about this man. Hayes?
 T don't like to bring this up, but it is my duty as Officer Hayes at torney to do so. I know that when 1 leave this room Feeney won't speak to me because I mentioned 1t. But don't care"
 At the conclusion Of McDonough's arguments, which followed a hearing lasting until close to midnight the four police commissioners adjourned to the office of Chief William c. Hart for an executive session. For more than 20 minutes they were be- hind closed doors, then returned with 0 verdict of guilty, which was as the unanimous finding of the commissioners.
 Hayes, who an another occasion was dropped from the force for con- duct unbecoming an officer, remain ed in the court room to hear the commissioners report then left with his attorney, thanking the commits sion for giving him hearing.
 Abuses Sergeant on Duty.
 At the opening of the meeting, the report of Sergeant Matthias Rival was read. It set forth that, on May It, Hayes arrested Adam Nezel of Westfield for operating a car with out license, without a registration certificate and for failure to have the weight. carrying capacity and speed marked on tho side of the machine. While the sergeant was releasing the man on bail Hayes returned with Two additional charges and. being informed those already placed were sufficient to hold the man until ths following day, became abusive and nsistent, the sergeant reported,
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New Britain herald., 1926-06-08

and he wouldn't let me wait an- other day."
 We are supremely happy" she added
 Met at q Funeral
 They met for the first time dur ing a funeral at a boarding house at which Mrs. Matthews lived. He called on her the next day and soon afterwards asked her to marry him. He wouldn't even let me wait a year after my last husbands death." Mrs. Matthews said.
 It is the brldegroom's firs- marital venture and the brides third.
New Britain herald., 1926-06-08
Must Pay Divorced Wife
 The S95, ,000 He Borrowed

San Francisco, June s GPJ-J. ICheeyer Cowdin. New York banker and polo player. must pay his wife half his earnings until $95,000 he borrowed from her is repaid ac- cording 10 the terms of a divorce agreement made public here today. Mrs. Florence Hopkins Cowdin of San Francisco, the wife, was grant ed alimonv of $4o0 a month. to be reduced to $200 in case of remar- ri aoo
New Britain herald., 1926-06-08
Virginia Woman, 72, Who Wed Boy
 of l9, SupremeIy Happy She Says
Insists It Was "Love At First Sight" Declaring He
 Wouldn't Let Me Wait Another Day"

Richmond, Va, June 8.-Roy Hinton Matthews. l9, and his bride, 72, have ended their honey moon here and returned to Newport News. They were married Satur- day.
 The bride told with pride as they departed yesterday of their happi- ness thus far. Both baked when approached by a photographer but the bridegroom yielded when he saw it would please the bride.
 Mrs. Matthews declared it was a case of love at first sight, l guess,
New Britain herald., 1926-06-08
Family Party" Much Too
 Snappy for Jerseyites

GarfeId, N. J. June s Pl-Jack Moro, city councilman and chair man Of the police and fire commis- sion, today faced impeachment pro- ceedings as a result of family party" 10 800 men last week. Ht which five scantly clad women are alleged 10 have given an indecent performance.