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Putnam patriot., 1926-01-15
BAN IS PLACED ON
 SLOT MACHINES
Gambling Devices With Which City Has Been Flooded
 Must Go
Officers Receive Complaints That Chii.
 dren Have Been Playing

Slot machines in Putnam must go. The edict has gone forth from the office of Prosecuting Attorney E. H. Johnson and Captain of Police Will liam Jarvis. The captain notified all owners of the machines Monday that the machines must be taken out. As the machines have been in operation for nearly year the officers though. that it was only fair to the store keepers and others who had installed them to give them warning before taking legal action.
 Most of the machines were of a uni- form pattern. They were installed quite some time ago and as originally intended were not exceedingly harm full. They were operated by droppir 2 a nickel in the slot In return for the nickel the person playing the machine would receive a roll of hints. If the player was lucky he would also receive one or more little disks which were good for five cents each in trade in any place where similar machines were operated.
 For a while the scheme passed the board of censors but recently com- plaints have come to the attention of the officials that out and out gambling was being carried or with the ma chimes. Men who could i'll afford to souander their money in such manner have spent large sums in this form of gambling and children have become fascinated in trying their luck. In many instances no attention was paid to the mint feature of the machines and it became an out and out gambl- ing for nickles.
 How many of the machines there are in the city is not known but there are a large number. An attorney for the company that installs the machin- es was in Putnam, Tuesday. trying 10 convince the officers that the machines were legal and harmless. The officials did not change their opinion nor their attitude and anyone caught with a machine in his place of business will be prosecuted for maintaining a gambling device.
Putnam patriot., 1926-01-15
DIST. DEPUTY INSTALLS
New Officers Mizpah Rebekah Lodge
 indueted Into Office

At the regular meeting of Mizpah Rehekah Lodge, No. B, I. o. Q. F., held Wednesday evening the officers for the ensuing year were installed by District Deputy President Lillian K. MeGarry and suite The new district deputy's work was of her usual high order, and she was ably assisted by Mrs. James II McCulloch as district deputy marshal. Mrs. billie Leach as district deputy secretary; Mrs. Wil- liam Manson as district deputy treas ured Mrs. Ryder of Doreas Lodge of Danielson, as district deputy warden; and Mrs. Towle of Doreas Lodge as district deputy chaplain.
 The newly installed officers for the ensuing year are: Noble Grand, Mrs. Susan w. Burt; vice grand, Mrs. Eth el Chadwick; secretary, James II. Me Culloch; treasurer, Mrs. Gertrude Groves; warden, Miss Mildred Torreyi conductor, Mrs Rhoda D. Moses; in- side guardian. Mrs. Josephine Reeves; outside guardian, James Clifford; K. S. N. G., Mrs. Julia Dove; l.. $. N. c., Miss Chrystabel Clifford K. S. V. G., Mrs. Mary TOurtellotte; l.. s. V. G., Mrs. Pearl Farnham: chaplain, Mrs. Carrie D. Prentice; past grand, Mrs. Margaret McCulloch; organist, Arthur s. Chadwick.
 There was a large attendance of members, and refreshments and so- cial hour were enjoyed after the in- stallation ceremonies. Herbert A. Johnson, who has been drill master of the Rebekah guard team, was the re- cipient of valuable gift during the evening.
Putnam patriot., 1926-01-15
PUTNAM TO HEAR OLD TIME FIDDLERS Gus Tetreault ChallangesWind- ham County Bow Wielders
 Over 50 Years Old Contest to Be Staged In the Bradley
 Theatre

If one happens to be riding through the rural sections in the next few weeks and sees light in the window of farm house. here and there. as it dimly shines through the frost covered panes. and at the same time hears the galloping notes of violin from the strings of which flow the staceata of the Devils Dream" Money Musk" Fishers Hornpipe." or q medley of the old time airs of the barn dance. 1t is to say that here Is another old time fiddler practieing up a bit for a contest that is soon to be staged at the Bradley Theatre in Put nam to decide the championship of Windham county. The contest is open to any old time fiddler of the county over fifty years of age.
 The S-A Amusement Company has consented to become the medium for Gus Tetreault of this city. who has is- sued challange to all fiddlers of the county who have passed the half cen tury mark. Gus, it will be remember ed. recently took part in the contest for the championship of New England but went down in the first round when he met Joe Shippee. 69, of Plainfield, who was awarded the championship. Gus, by the way, is 72.
 In no part of New England are there more old time fiddlers than right here in Windham county. If they will only come forth there will be long entry list And it is not altogether the old time fiddler of the past, for there are old timers of the present still welding a versatile bow and many are also including the prompting end of the evenings festivities in some little hall tucked away in the back country sections.
 The youngsters who have never seen or heard this sonorous eombina- tion. the speedy notes of the old fash toned dance and the peculiar eontor- tions of the old time fiddler. will have something to open their eyes and some thing to enjoy. To the older folks fl will bring back the old days and they, too. will enjoy the sight and sound.
 The details of the contest have not as yet been worked out. The first thing is to have the acceptance of Mr. let reault's challenge by one or more. and the more the mefrier. of Windham county's old timers. When the entry list is completed then the program and details will be announced. The entry list is now open and the fiddlers may call at the Bradley Theatre or drop a line acknowledging their acceptance Of the challenge.
Putnam patriot., 1926-01-15
BUILDING & LOAN
Is Prospering on Tenth
 Birthday

The Putnam Building < Loan Asso- citation is ten years old and is a solid financial institution doing a great deal of good in this city. It has assets of over q quarter of a million dollars. The annual meeting of the association will be held in the Chamber of Com merce rooms. Tuesday evening, Janu- ary 25 Judge NJ H. Geissler, secre= tary of the association, issues the fol- lowing statement with the annual re port:
 Our association is ten years old We have grown from nothing to more than a quarter of million dollars in assets. We have assisted about one hundred people of Putnam to build or buy homes. Practically all of the work in building up this association has been done by few men who have served as your officers without pay. You have had the benefit of their la bor. Do you appreciate what they have done? If you do, come to the annual meeting and let them know it; take an active interest in the affairs of the association and sell few shares to your friends and do not leave the work of selling shares to your officers 1. get people interested in owning their own homes through the association, by which a person can build or buy his home and pay for it in about twelve years at a net cost of less than three per cent per year on the money bor- rowed "
Putnam patriot., 1926-01-15
CRIMINAL TERM OF
 COURT ADJOURNS
Two Cases Disposed of Tues day Morning Ending Light
 Criminal Session
Memorial Service For Mir. Searis,
 February 1

Two criminal cases were disposed ot in the superior court, Tuesday, by Judge Hinman at his last appearance on the bench in this city before as suming his new office as justice of the supreme court of errors. The January session was then declared in indefinite recess.
 In the case of George Barrill of Plainfield, charged with manslaughter in causing the death of boy whom he ran into with his automobile, the charge was nolled and he was allowed to plead guilty Co driving with im- proper brakes. A fine of $50 and costs was imposed.
 States Attorney Bradford stated that he had made a very careful in vestigation of the case and did not feel that the defendant was guilty of that gross negligence that must be found to warrant a conviction of mansauehter. Judge Hinman also stated that he had heard the story Of the case and did not feel that a trial on charge of manslaughter was justified and accepted the reeom- mendation of the states attorney.
 \ case of reckless driving against Morris Diamond was nolled on pay ment of costs. The case was appeal ed from a fine imposed by Justice of the Peace.
 There will be a short calendar ses- sion of the court the first Monday m February Ii Is thought that Judge Diekerson will preside.
 Before the shart calendar IS held there will be memorial exercises Tor the late States Attorney, Charles l. Searls. In the evening a compliment tary dinner will be given Judge Hin man bv members of the Windham county bar at the Putnam Inn, in honor of his appointment to the su- preme court.
Putnam patriot., 1926-01-15
Gilpatric May Be Brought Back
 On Habeas Corpus # He'll Talk

ans Have Former Cashier Returned Connecticut Depend Upon His Atttude.-Would Be Questioned By Governors Committee, Referee In Bankruptcy and Receiver As to Manipulation of State Treasury and Bank Funds.-Move Would Not Be Opposed By Department of Justiee.-Gil- patriSs Brother Asked to HelpBaker Treated As Fed erai Prisoner Spends Time ReadnsMrs. Baker Either Working In Cafeteria III In HospitalPutnam Friends of Assistant Cashiers Wife Have Not Heard From Appears Indifferent to Husbands Position-Attempt to Get Bail Abandoned.
Putnam patriot., 1926-01-15
TRADE SCHOOL PUPILS
 ENJOY BOX OF ORANGES

Pupils of the Putnam State Trade school had an orange party last week. A box of fine Florida oranges was re- ceived from two former pupils now Tn Gomez in the Peninsula state. Will fred Par<s, who is working as n draughtsman. and Arthur Johnson as a carpenter, sent the fruit to their for mer schooimates, and the gift was greatly appreciated.
Putnam patriot., 1926-01-15
EARLY MORNING FIRE

A fire in a shed in the rear of the home of James ]. Charron, Van den Noort and Battey streets, called out the fire department at $40 o'clock this morning. The fire. the origin Of which is unknown, was discovered by Alvin Laehance. who rung the alarm. Tools, fire wood and other property stored in the shed, was destroyei l causing a loss of about Sl50.
Putnam patriot., 1926-01-15
WINTER CHAUTAUQUA
Fine Three Nights Program Arrang-
 ed For Putnam

People of Putnam and surround ing towns read with interest and an anticipated pleasure the program of Putnam's Winter Chautauqua to be held in the High School hall, Janu- ary 2l, 22 and 23. Tickets are now selling and may be had at any time.
 Give and Take" the play sehedui- ed for the second night, is said to pro- duce a laugh a minute. It is comedy that appeals to all classes and is a philosophy of business propounded by a theoretical son to his practical old dad who is boss of the business the son has come home from college to help him run.
 Henry & Company present a pro gram of magic. mystery and mirth and Petrie's Singing Band is another fine number. The three day program has been varied to suit all tastes and IS one of the best ever offered in the winter season.
 Mir. and Mrs. George Anas and fam ily have returned from a visit with ! frig,3FJs in pravideucn
Putnam patriot., 1926-01-15
STEP TAKEN TOWARD
 EQUALIZING TAXES
Chamber of Commerce Direct ors Provide For a General
 Committee to Make Plan
Matter Has Support of Town Officials
 and Others

President Thomas H. deCoudres of the Putnam Chamber of Commerce will appoint three members of the Chamber as members of a general committee to formulate a plan for re valuation and equalization of all pro- perty in Putnam for the purpose of taxation. In addition to appointing the committee from the organization of which he k the head, President de- Coudres will request the president of the Rotary club to likewise appoint three members of that organization and the mayor to appoint three mem bers of the common council to be- come members of the committee. He will also invite the three members of the board of selectmen. three mem bers of the board of assessors and three members of the board of relief to become members of the committee This will make a committee of twelve members.
 Assessors Guests
 The above was the outcome of the meeting of the board of directors of the Putnam Chamber of Commerce held Monday night. Present as guests of the directors were assessors, Arthur Tourtellotte and Uric Beauso!eil. F.. B. Kent was unable to attend.
 The matter of revaluation and equalization was brought up at pre- vious meeting of the board. The Put nam Rotary club has also had the matter under consideration. It is now believed that the first practical step toward bringing the matter before the taxpayers has been taken and that. with the deserved support of all hon est taxpayers. the matter can be car ried to a successful culmination.
 Officials In Favor
 It has been learned that the board of seleetmen and the board of assess ors are in favor of revalHation, and wherever the subject has been broach- ed there has been apparent support. II seems self evident that if Putnam is Co secure the necessary new indus tries to bring a return of prosperity something must be done to reduce the tax rate, and the logical way to reduce the rate under existing conditions, and a way that will not increase the burden of honest taxpayers, is to in crease the grand list by imposing one hundred per cent valuation and equalizing all property in the town on hundred per cent basis. If this can be accomplished it is believed that the tax rate can be cut nearly in half.
 The committee as proposed Is for the the purpose of submitting plan for carrying into effect the proposed revaluation. It would seem that the selection of the committee as voted by the directors assures an able and con- scientious body of men, assuming that cooperation is had in the quarters where it is to be sought. It is sound, business like start. and should at least result in the question being voted upon at some future town meeting
Putnam patriot., 1926-01-15
WINSLOW CAPTAIN OF
 NEXT YEARS ELEVEN

Gordon Winslow, star quarterback of last seasons championship football team, was unanimously chosen as cap tain of the 1926 team at a meeting of the 1925 football letter men of the Putnam High school which was he'd Wednesday afternoon. Captain-elect Winslow will succeed "Bill" Valen- tine, who led the Putnam Highs eleven through last season without Q defeat or tie to mar the teams excel. lent record.
Putnam patriot., 1926-01-15
AMHERST GLEE CLUB
 COMING HERE APRIL Is

The D. A. R. have finally complet. ed arrangements for the annual glee club concert This year they have secured the Amherst College Glee club which will appear April l6.
Putnam patriot., 1926-01-15
MASONIC CLUB BALL

The new Masonic Club will hold it's first annual ball, Friday evening, Jan uary 22. The club is well started and this Is the first public affair of the sea epu
Putnam patriot., 1926-01-15
BASKET BALL

The N. A. A. quintet will play the Headquarters Company team at the State Armory, Livery street, Monday evening. There has been much inter est evidenced in this game and the rooters will be out in numbers.
Putnam patriot., 1926-01-15
STOLEN FORD STRIPPED

A Ford automobile stolen on Livery street last Tuesday evening was found abandoned near the Stone Bridge Pa vilion. The ear had been completely stripped.
Putnam patriot., 1926-01-15

Mrs. F. l.. Prince and Mrs. (. l.. Adams visited Mir. and Mrs. Eldon S. Johnson and family in Willimantie on Tuesday.
Putnam patriot., 1926-01-15

The household goods of Henry 5. Lyon were removed to Norwich yes terdaY.
Putnam patriot., 1926-01-15

Mr. and Mrs. J. Otto Bayer and son John visited friends ia Williman- tic Sunday.
Imperial Valley press., 1926-02-03
WOMEN JURY SLACkERS

o. The Judges and Jurors Association of Ohio is
getting after intelligent women who sit around bridge
tables boastng how they got out of jury service
There has been lot of comment on the lnet1l-
cheney of the Jury says the association. I'VE realize
this, and yet how can get an Improvement When IL
is so difficult to induce the proper people to serve!
"Why should school teachers escape jury duty!
There are plenty of substitutes who would be glad to
take their places in the schools and extended the
privilege of serving the state but or twice IN
lifetime
"t is all right to say wonans place is in the home,
but what shall become of these homes If they are to
be invaded by criminals through lack of proper appll
cation of the law"
The criticism is to the point. Intelligent women
are well adapted to jury service. 1t makes legitimate
demand particularly on women not occupied with pro
fessional or business duties This is fine form OF
public service which, if welcomed by OF leisure,
would be good for them and might be the salvation OF
the jury system. 80
Imperial Valley press., 1926-02-03
POOR FOREST ECONOMY

Wherever there is great natural wealth there is
great national responsibility to it and to use
it thrftily. Canada suffers greatly from forest
fires this country Yet it spends fire protection,
according official only amount equal to two
tenths of per cent Of the total estimated value OF its
standing forests 1t is poor sort of forestry economy
On both sides of the border the public is beginning
to itself to the need of reforesaton Hundreds
of communities in the United States establishing
local forests and the is setting aside for
permanent maintenance national forests and parks.
But the general attitude toward fire prevention
mains Indifferent Campers continue to be careless
about their fires and the appropriations for fire fight
ing remain low in proportion to the value of the timber
tracts needing protection.
This is something for every citizen to think about
both those who go into the forests for business or
pleasure and those who have it in their power to
strengthen the means of protecting the forests.
Imperial Valley press., 1926-02-03
CLAIMS MOST
DRIVERS ARE
PRIZE BOOBS

Most automobile drivers are prize
boobs and have simple code Of
their own, according TO reports of .
transcontinental Tourist to the Au-
tomobile Club of Southern Califor-
ma, after competing a 5000 mile
tour taxing him through many
states. He declared that after care
fully observing all the drivers en-
countcred on the way, most Of them
were using the following code Of
signals:
To indicate right turn-stick
out your hand.
To Indicate left turn-stick cut
your hand.
To indicate that you are about
to stop-Stick out your hand.
To indicate that you are about
to back--stick out your hand.
To emphasize your conversation
with your fellow passenger-stick
out your hand.
To flick the ashes off your cigar
stick out your hand.
Napa is soon to have a hotel that
will cost 500, 900.
Imperial Valley press., 1926-02-03
EPISCOPAL MEET
OPENS TN CRYPT
OF S. F. EDIFICE
By United Press Leased Wire

SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 3.-The
sevcnty-siXth annual state diocesan
convention of the Episcopal church
opened here yesterday in Grace Ca
thcdral Crypt with several hundred
clerical and lay delegates present.
The sessions we're devoted to the
annual address of Bishop Edward
Lambe Parsons and organization of
delegates for business. The house
If churehwomen met in Grace chapel.
The two bodies held joint meet
ing to hear reports and an address
from Mcneil Sayre, New York, mem
Der of the executive committee of
the church.
Imperial Valley press., 1926-02-03

cave-one is boy and one is girl.
Neddie had Baby Sister come out
yesterday, but now ! have Baby
Brother. See Uncle Wiggily, Baby
Brother.' - Beckie called, pointing to
the bunny gentleman.
81 ike Unkie Wig lisped Baby
Brother AS Baby Sister had done. !
make him play fcets BALL" and
with that Baby Brother Bear made
q jump for Uncle Wiggiiy and
knocked the poor old rabbit gentle
man down, but not meaning to. Baby
Brother Bear was very strong for 80
small a chap.
"Oh, Brother, you shouldn't have
done that said Beckie sadly,
look. Ook!' cried Baby Broth
er, pulling his paw out of Uncle
Wiggily's pocket where il went III
the tumble, "Oh, at s good!' and
he began to lick from his paws some
Of the humps of sugar that stuck to
them. ''Oh-at ; sweet. AT S awful
good
Good is it. Then III have some
too. And IN have some of Uncle
Wiggily's cars!' suddenly ,howied
the Fuzzy Fox leaping out of the
bushes. But Beckic quickly pick
ed up the lemon which Baby Broth
er had pulled out of Uncle Wiggily's
pocket with the bumps of sugar. And
Bcckie squirtcU some of the lemon
Juice in the eyes of the bad chap.
"Oh! No fair. | don't want to
plav that way!' howlcd the Fox.
"Then run away and play by
YOURSELF. said Uncle Wiggily and
he threw snowballs at the bad chap,
making him run faster than before.
Cncie Wiggily than gave Beckie
some sugar and there was enough for
Neddie and Baby Sister could have
some. And Mrs. Stubtail gave the
rabbit uncle another lemon for Aunt
Lcttie so it all came out right. And
NOW, Of course ! can be sure about
it, but if the trolley car d0esn t turn
upside down and try to shake all the
nickles out Of the comductor's
pocket, / III tell you next about I'm
cle Wiggily and Jillie 3 bread.
Imperial Valley press., 1926-02-03
Col. Coolidge Is
Just Holding Own,
Is'DOct0r Report

PLYMOUTH, Vermont, Feb. s.
Virtually snowbound in the old Cool
idge homestead here, Colonel John
C. Coolidge is "just holding his
own against an insidious paraly-
sis that is slowly weakening him.
according to DR.. Albert NJ. Cram,
his physician.
Cram calls almost daily, covering
the six miles between his Bridge.
water home and Plymouth in his au-
tomobile over roads banked high
with snow.
Imperial Valley press., 1926-02-03
Bedtime Stories
By HOWARD r. GARIs
Copyright, 1926, by Mcclure
Newspaper Syndicate
UNCLE WIGGILY AND BECKIE s
.. BROTHER

"Have YOU any sugar in the bun
galow, Nurse janet asked Uncl,
Wiggily of the muskrat lady house
keeper one morning.
"Sugar? Why, Of course. But
didn't put plenty in your carrot
coffee - asked Nurse Jane.
q don t want it for myself,
said Uncle Wiggily with laugh
u am going up again on the hill
where the Stubtail family of bears
live. was there yesterday and
gave Neddie and his baby sister each
Il penny to buy lollypops with.
''But | happened to think that il
viii be spriI$c before the bears
come out of their cave to stay, and
Neddic can t buy a lollypop until
then. 1t will be long time to
wait. He may be hungry for some
thing sweet. So thought l d take
him and his baby sister some Jumps
of sugar.
THAT is very kind of you,' spoke
Nurse Jane, taking the end of her
tail to brush some dust off the face
and one of the hands of the clock.
Here are some sugar Jumps for you
and the little bears.
TwinkIing his pink nose. Uncle
Wiggilv started to hop to the hill of
the bears. Half way there he WAS
stopped by Mrs. Twistytail, the lady
pig.
"Oh Uncle Wiggily,'' grunted
Mrs. Twistytail. "'Will YOU please
take this lemon to Aunt Lettie, the
goat lady for me'' | borrowed it of
her last week and now | want to
pay it back. | see you are going to-
ward her home.
Right gladly will | take that
lemon to Aunt Lettie for you, said
Uncle Wiggily, politely, and, putting
the lemon in the same pocket with
the Jumps of sugar, Uncle Wiggily
hoped on and on and up and up the
hill. When he nearcd the cave
where the Stubtail family lived, the
rabbit gentleman looked to see if
any were taking their mid winter
stroll to get fresh air.
Surely enough he saw two bundles
Of fur tulnbling around in the snow
near the front door of the cave, and
Uncle Wiggilv said to himself:
THAT must be Neddic and his
baby sister whom | met Yesterday,
when Baby Sister threw "a SNOWFALL
in the face of the Bob Cat and
frightened him away so he didu t
nibble my ears. Yes, that s Ncddie
and his new little sister,
But when Uncle Wiggily hoped
closer, he saw that it wasn't Neddie
= it was his older sister, Beckie
Stubtail.
"Hcllo Beckie,' called Uncle
Wiggily, juggling his short tail.
How is Baby Sister,
'This ism t Baby Sister," answer
ed Beckie. ats my baby brother.
You see we have twin babies in our