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The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1926-04-28
EY CHARLES p. STEWART
NEA Service Writer

EY CHARLES p. STEWART
NEA Service Writer
VIAsHINGToS-Pla Placing a guard
wv over the unknown soldiers
grave at Arlington has pretty
well put a stop to the previously fire.
.quent tourist performance of sitting
on IT. lunching on the slab which
marks it and otherwise treating &
with the lack of consideration chaR
acteristic Of certain class of PEG
pie whc'd scratch their initials on the
pcarly gates themselves If they knev
where they were and could get at EN-.
But II hasn't put a stop TO the ae-
tivities OF shoals of petty celebrities
who make a business OF leaving
wreaths on the tomb purely for pur.
poses of self advertisement.
a Y occasional individual deposits
N his wreath in spirit Of real
reverence.
ON formal occasions. and as a sin.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1926-04-28

Some people are 50 modest that they shrink
from facing the naked truth.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1926-04-28

! Tolerant men cOncede the right Of others to
sake fools of themselves.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1926-04-28

thanks. resolutions Of respect and obituary
notices other those which the may give
natter OF news. will be charged for at the rate Of
'sents a line
Notice Of church and society and all other enter,
from which revenue IS to be derived VIII
> ye charged for at the rate of cents line.
The Citizen is forum and invites discussion
public subjects of local general inter-
sst. but IL viii not publish anonymous communica-
lions
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1926-04-28

The darkness during volcanic
eruption is caused by the clouds Of
ashes. In 1876, Norway was
strewn with volcanic dust from
Iceland. The ashes, too, from
Mounts Etna and Vesuvius have
often reached Constantinople.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1926-04-28

Those who make the same mistake over and
,ver again lack originality.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1926-04-28

Newest grand opera star Is only
20 No doubt due to bad environ.
ment
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1926-04-28

Turkish women are bobbing their
hair Sheiks may smoke cigarets
room
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1926-04-28

Blizzard in China Bet they stuck
their shirt tails in then.
tcopyright. 1895. NEA Service. Incl
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1926-04-28

Let the Artman Press print it.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1926-04-28

lis funny world. There are
people who can worry about bridge,
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1926-04-28

Delivery truck almost ran over
President Coolidge, Can't always get
by 0n your reputation
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1926-04-28

In Dayton. O.. thousands of dollars
went up in smoke instead Of in air.
planes
Putnam patriot., 1926-01-08
THE MAYORS MESSAGE

Nr0 one vii Mayor Chapdeanes message because AN of rerbosity Il concise and o the point The foundation upon which h. intends o build the cie basi administration for The next two years sure ot one hundred per the citizens There possibility of criticism of a policy that stands for
 "Economcal yet progressive economical the elimination of waseul methods and unnecessary pendure and to the adoption of which will reduce add 10 the safety and welfare ef our citizens
 There growing alarm the eYerincreasng demands upon city treasury and the burden m debt under which the city struggling Notwithstanding hs. and desire the part all the uded o practice economy there no the line tightly that the city will stand still will fail progress Economy the expense of the safety and welfare of the citizens would be false economy indeed N is not this of economy that Mayor Ghapdeane recommends.
 The proper restricting building with ordinances such restriction another part of the message that draws There need for such authority evidenced by where citizen regardless of the councils refusal building permit went ahead and erected his building the sidewalk hne and the council was power there enfofebe ordinances governing such a situation.
 The mayor commended upon his stand fast and reckless driving and his order that the police that traffic enforced Ths order curb reckless driving the city should be strictly enforced and without fear peeially children tine way certain few drivers of motor vehicles speed laws the There reckessnes the police will have the support the public we'll the they follow instructions and act in the matter.
 The mayor touches lightly the several departments of city, appears well satisfied with Che status of each He has pleasant word for the fire and police departments and for the board of water commissioners.
 The mayor requests the abolition of party lines the coan cooperation of all for the best interests of city The busnesske policy outlined by Mayor Ghapde aine gives safe and satisfactory administration the business for The next and from present appearances the mayor and council will have serious difficult and weighty problems solve during their term of administration
Putnam patriot., 1926-01-08
Cbe putnam patriot
HE PATRIOT PRESS, ING.
THE CONFESSION

NxTE believe that Putnam deporing the further " ore that the city has sustained through the development n matters pertaining 10 the failure of the First National Bank The admission of the banks former assistant cashier that footing simultaneously with his former chief distinct surprise and shock 10 community for the young and his relatives mingled with the surprise expressed that another trusted citizen had yielded to temptation
 The young his confession that his sole for giving himself up the law because the enormty of wrong doing weighed heavily upon his that any physical punishment that the law might demand seemed light comparison what he had suffered mentally.
 The boy from the farm scarcely past his majority almost overnight promoted position of trust second only to that his his duty handle cash and securities for apparently prosperous banking institution running into the hundreds of thousands of dollars.
 Apparently this young did not gamble n stocks. He lid not invest money wildcat promotion lie did not keep stable of He did however choose wrong mode Irving He lived beyond hs When he diseoV needed money than he could honestly adopted plane. instead of rerenchng and sub titang simple mode of living. he tried to keep up ap pearances yielded to the temptation with which beet day and day out money and securities passed through his hands or lad haudly by
 may well be asked if fhs young inherently dis would Had he been he would have had no 4uams o cohscenee remare for what he had done Un there proof contrary he the repentant sinner With any way condonng his he deserves sympathy as penten He should be judged from the exaggerated speculative stories that have been woven about him.
 Voluntary confession Of wrong doing should bring ward we'll punishment If confession 10 be encouraged the admissions of the coufeor entitled To credit until proof forthcoming that he eonsor only playing part ing tbe role c q pculent for his sinister ends
 The silver lmaR th cloud of sorrow 10 be found th4t bring HboHt speedy settlement of the aairz of tho old Fr National Bank The tho tan gle roned out receiver 6arged The whole live long enough these ae years become but feat echo o Ii forgotten past
Putnam patriot., 1926-01-08
BIRTHDAY PARTY FOR
 MRS JEROME ANDREWS

i party in the form of surprise Waa given at the home of Frank Bak. er on Railroad street on Monday eye nIHR in honor of Mrs. Jerome An. drews twenty first birthday. Each guest was invited. not knowing the other was gong During the evening Mr. Andrew was invited t0 the din ing room. where a table was laden with refreshments and a huge birth day cake graced with twcnty-one can. dIes Tbis was cut by Mrs. Andrews and the other guests invited to par
 take Music and vocal solos and game made up the evening entertainment Ali left al a lale hour with best wish
 es to Mfs Andrew and the host. MT Baker. Those present were Mir and Mrs. Jerome Andrews. Mir and Mrs Eugene Gibney and son James. Mrs
 Mary Hhalen. Mr Irene s. Law
 renee. Mir Mae Yates and sons Wal Tor and Stanley and Miss E Kelley
Putnam patriot., 1926-01-08
MANSLAUGHTER CASE
 NOLLED BY AIIOkNEf

The charge of manslaughter against Samuel Baphey of Worcester was noll ed in the superior court, Thursday after the state had rested Its case. Baphey was fined $50 for not having proper lights.
 Baphey. driver for the Boston Saul sage Company of Worcester, was re turning to Worcester from Putnam when his truck struck a boy on bi- cycle at Wilgonvile The boy was taken to a Worcester hospital. where he died two days later.
 After the state had rested its ease, Thursday morning. recess was taken and a consultation held. When court reconvened State's Attorney Howard ( Bradford stated that be felt under the circumstance that the charge of gross negligence for causing the death II the boy should be nolied. To this he court agreed
Putnam patriot., 1926-01-08
ENGAGEMENT ANNOUNCED


 Mr and Mrs F N Fisher of School street have sent out announcements of tBe engagement of their daughter Miss Elnnra May. ta Earle Sahin Spencer son of Mr and Mrs. John F. Spencer of Woodstock avenue.
 Roth Miss Fisher and Mir Spencer are graduates of Putnam High school class of 1929 Miss Fisher was also a member of the class of 1926 at Con uecticut Agricultural College. and Mir Spencer attended Springfield College and was . member of the class of 1926 Miss Fisher Is at present employed as stenographer in the office of John F Carpenter. attorney -at-law. and Mir. Spencer is in Y Nj C. X work in Boston The wedding date has not been announced
Putnam patriot., 1926-01-08
THEFT DETECTING SOCIETY

The annual meeting of the Putnam Theft Detecting Society was held in The community room of the Putnam Savings Bank. Monday afternoon. Following the reports of officers the election for the following year result cd as follows
 President. Arthur Tourtellotte; siee president. Clarence E. Pierce secretary. treasurer and collector, F.. l.. Wood; executive committee. AlYan 4 Sweet. Olin N Torrey, (. F.. Pierce. H Ray Hurlbut Hartman l.. Davis: pursuers. Ernest |. Torrey, Napoleon Muire Frank 4. Whlpple. Arthur T Shippee F 5 Bruce and Jerome Shippee; auditors. L. r Bat lee Alvan A Sweet. Arthur w. Wood
 II was voted to appoint commit Zee to determine the duties and re- asnsibllIties. and che following were named L. F Batteg G F.. flerce, 0fn W Torrey.
Putnam patriot., 1926-01-08
BEAcHMoNT woRSTED
 CLOSED TEMPORARILY

The mill of the Beachmont Worstod Company. Mechanicsvilie, has been closed down. and the French kiNer Inn. the mill boarding house, has been closed
 This has given cause for a rumnr lhat the manufactariHz concern was going out of bushes TaIs ls not go. fHe husines pf thH f1mp paHF i5 aaHi t-
 dly slack. The concern has another aln In WoonsDckat and ultll all of the looms in che Wo1a9cket mill arg running the Meebaa.esviIle plant will remain idle
 The closing of the min is only tem- serary. The outlook is brighter than fa a number If year and [ is believed that operations will be resumed in 4 few weeks. The comp any ls in no h- nancial difficulty, as has also been rue morpa. but en account of quiet pusi= ness conditions has curtaled opera lions and unnecessary expense tempo rarilg.
Putnam patriot., 1926-01-08
CITY NEWS NOTES

Justin s. Greene is III at his home on Center street.
 Leonel Gaucher was visitor in Southbridpe Sunday.
 Mir and Mrs. E. L. Prince motored t0 Hartford yesterday
 Mrs ( L. Adams visited her dauga- fer Mrz Balbert Mackenzie, in Nor- eester. Wednesday.
 Rev. Stewart Cain of SherhroOke, r Q pending two weeks with his father. ] hn Cam of Mil street
 Misses Ruth and Doreas Bartlett leave Monday for few days visit in &eW Work aud sWarthmore. Pa
 Mrs Carlton Blossom entertains the Friday afternoon bridge club this af teruoon ai her home on Waodstoek avenue
 The East and Wes, Bridge Club met with Mir l.. Thomas Junes of Main street yesterday afternoon. Mrs. C l.. Aaums was the nigh scorer.
 Miss Irene Dugss. who IS attending SeLuo at the Convent ot the ConZre- eatlon toilette Canada, spent the hoh- day ai the home of her parents. Mr. and Mrs Oscar Dugas. Providence street
 Miss Elizabeth Ransome will give readings at the Parent Teachers meet ing Tuesday evening at the High school auditorium, in addition to the announced program The public Is in- Vitcd
 A son was born to County CommiA. si0nef and Mrs Arthur C. Keith ai the Day Kimball hospital, Thursday night. Dec 3t, just ten minutes be fore midnight just escaping being a lttle l926
 Ouartermaster Charles A Lamor of the |. \. $. : -43 stationed al Cocs Solo. Panama Canal Zone. returned this morning after spending few weeks with Mr. and Mrs Selhg ot Main street
 Mrs W R Barber, regent and Mia. Eleanor Carpenter, treasurer of the local D. A R. and Mrs. Mary E Bishop. state registrar, attended q meeting of state officers. regents and treasuters held in Hartford this week
 Miss Leosa Magnant and Miss Mary Connell. both >ludent nurses al & Ninccnt's hospital. Worcester. spent New Years day with Miss Magnant NHAfiHLAs MT anu AllHs AtiAF uak nant. Bridge street.
 Sister Antoine of Nieolet. Canada, has been the guest of her parents. Mir. and Mr. Joseph Rivard of Green street She was accompanied by Sis. ter Bodette. They left yesterday to visit in New Brunswick. N. J.. where a sister of the order is ill
 Mrs Charles Belair of Mechanics vile entertained al family dinner party New Years day t was also Mrs. Belair's birthday and she re- ceived many gifts and remembrances from her family and friends Those present were Miss Rose Belair An- tonio Belair. Mir. and Mrs Peter 7 Belair and family, Mir and Mrs Peter St Onge and family, Mir and Mrs. Fred Corcoran. Miss Helen St Onge and the four children of Mir and Mrs Joseph Belatr
Putnam patriot., 1926-01-08
ORDER OF NOTICE

District of Thompson. ss. Probate Court. January 6. 1926 Estate of Laura A. Tourtellotte, late of Thomp- son in said District, deceased. The EXeeutor having exhibited his admin lstration account with said estate to this Court for allowance, it is OR DERED: That the 10th day of Jan uary. 1926, at three o'clock in the af- ternoon, at the Probate Court in Thompson in said District, be and the same is hereby assigned for a hearing on the allowance of said account, and that public notice be given of the time and place assigned for sad hearing by publishing this order once in some newspaper having a circulation in said District, at least seven days before said time assigned for said hearing
 FRED A. MUNYAN, Judge.
Putnam patriot., 1926-01-08
PARENT. TEACHERS

Following A business session at i.30 o'clock af che Parent Teacher Asso- citation. Mr Robinson and Miss Ash wil uhmit the following program at eight o'clock. m the High School hall next Tuesday evening
 Ladies Trio. Mrs Wheaton, Mrs. Crpp. Mrs Bacon. solo. Wallace smith: ladies trio. solo. Miss Alice Stevens. piano solos. Mrs Nelson Eawu 5ong. William F. Wheaton P + x orchestra: instrumental trio. Miss Rouse. Mrs. Warmer. Miss Ash.
 Refreshments will be in charge of Mr. Herbert Johnson, Mrs. John Dean and Mes J E Tatem
Putnam patriot., 1926-01-08
SURPRISED ON
 NEW YEARS EVE

Children and fneHls of Joseph Quorum gave hm | surprise party &sN cars eve ll honor . hs lAtgs fifth birthday The eue af tine eve HfHs received numerous alfts aelud ue sums uf money
 During the evening there Was HHl=i and dancing and selections bE Mss %aeha Guertin. teaHHft and Aidot Gaert.n and Ms Gloria gharron Re treatments were served. When tha new year arrived all wished each ethei The season's greetings.
 Besides hiz relatives these present included Mrs Francis gharaa ane laughter. Miss C,loriauna and son Gena. ef Putnam. Mrs Landre hal9l' and son James of Pawtucket. W Pei Hfes of Thompson. and Mir and MT FIzear Guertin and family of Putnam
Putnam patriot., 1926-01-08
OPEN MEETING or
 LOCAL CHAPTER D \ K

fhr annual aurn meeting of tho Eazafgf6 Porter rI#HW chapter. to aH5eH eafh member .rttl#ei ta in sla one eue=H. NlIl F. held Monday afternoon laa II-aG 2 o'clock in Odd Fa55W mi Mary I.9uist Par Fee VIII gay. fz1InI .gEHeas VI t recent ff.8 around Ha uafH. tlIs k called
 sHapaHs NE fHs Way Around th' WaHh and 4 Trip IMaaaA laia md wifi br illustrated by a display of artieies characteristic af the eauu fffa- visited Mss Esther Rouse ~Ii entertain Nith tipla solos.
 Roard meeting at 2s3O
Putnam patriot., 1926-01-08
COUNCIL MEMBERS
 OUT AGAIN, IN AGAIN

The city s now f1nctIoning under a new administration it is Heg iu name aniv except for ttas ircumtng Demo cratic alderman from Ward ] Charles 4 Ryan. who 1cceeds Alderman Eu- gone Berthiaame Tho official body waa worn iH at meeting IH the eouH- cll chamber Monday night went into executive session. and appointed city officials. The appointments were all re-app0intmenls This leaves the oifi- eial body of the last tWo gears intact throughout
 It vas $50 o'clock when City Clerk Thomas r Ryan administered the oath of office to Mayor Victor Chapdelalne
 Aldermau-at-large Charles Richard Was elected president of the council After the council had risen from ex- ecutive session the officials elected were given out by the city clerk as follows
 Officers Elected
 City clerk, Thomas r. Ryan; cor p0rati0n counsel. laid on table until next meeting. prosecuting attorney, Erie H. Johnson: superintendent of streets. Frederick Dumas; city engin- eer. George W. Perry; chief of the fire department. Ralph E. Thurston !; assistant fire chiefs. Philias Cloutier and Alphonse Dumas; captain of pO- lice William j. Jarvis; sergeant of police. George Lizard, patrolmen. Ben ani Durand John T Ryan. Alferie Sponcey. fire police. left over Co next meeting. board of health, Dr C. T.. Lamarche. Dr r. 4. Morrell, Dr F.. f Baldwin. i. Newton Vaughn, A s.. Macdonald. and George W. Perry; health officer. Peter \ Gardner. su- periuteHdeut 8f fire alarm. Charles A. Thayer. lanllaf. Albert Light
Putnam patriot., 1926-01-08
THE sTANDPIPE MENACE

I,HE Board be congratulated
 upon their lucid report made the Common Coun M They disclosed dangerous condition the standppe on Hill and behooves the city take quick action The
 old tank has done service for the past forty and little wonder that is in state bordering collapse With me conditions eonereey before the city would be gross negligence allow condition long exist after the dan ger disclosed reservoir will large expendi- ture money but money not Co be considered time Of actual danger such has existed for me but heretofore The real question be decided wheth er the city will thorough ob and have with
Putnam patriot., 1926-01-08
LOST

LOST-Sunday, between Pomfret Center and Putnam, white English setter black over right ear and eye. Finder please notify LOUISE BAR
 NEI. Tel 244-5. 2e LOST Saturday between Cargill Trust and my shop a sum of money. Will the finder please return to me. F. NJ BARNEY. 2s
Putnam patriot., 1926-01-08
CITY PUTNAM WATER DEPT.
Notice to Water Customers

The Rules stipulate that empty tenements shall be reported at the office of the Dept in order to get an abatement, and that abatement shall start from time of such notification Will you please take notice.
 (. D. SHARPE.
 Supt. 2
Putnam patriot., 1926-01-08
IN MEMoRIAM
Catholics of Pomfret Erect Bronze
 Tablet to Fr. Elty

X bronze tablet has been placed la thr vestibuhle af Holy Trinity church pamfret. ta he memory of the late pastor Rev j J Elty. The tablet is beautiful piece of bronze and Is Che work of the Gorham Company ot New York and Providence. The Ca tholics of Pomfret were anxious 10 give enduring expression Of their love for che hate pastor and have had it in- seribed in bronze as follows;
 In Memory Of
 Rev John J Elty
 First Resident Pastor
 af Pomfret
 1908 1924 Pie Jesu DamIne. Dona ei Requiem
Putnam patriot., 1926-01-08

Mir and Mrs. A. won r Huizlnga. who have a summer home in fhomp- son. and ther daughter. Miss Faith Trumhull HuEinga. sailed Tuesday from New York for Italy on the sfparAr Conte Rosso. They will spend the winter in Florence, return ing to the United States the latter mart of May
Putnam patriot., 1926-01-08

FOR RENT-A number of good tene- ments in the Manhasset village. Rent moderate. Apply PUTNAM LAND AND MILLS CO, S3 Canal street, Putnam. If
Putnam patriot., 1926-01-08
FOR SALE

FOR sALE-Property at % Provi- dence street. House of 13 rooms all improvements Also large garage. Phone 373-2. 2-3s
Putnam patriot., 1926-01-08

FOR RENT-Niee cottage house, l5s South Main street, rooms, bath, steam heat, electric lighting, hot and cold water, gas, garage. PUT NAM LAND X MILLS CO.,, S3 Canal street. If
Putnam patriot., 1926-01-08

LoST-A string of gold beads and @ string of green beads. Finder please notify The Patriot Office. 2
Putnam patriot., 1926-01-08

whether will build the reservoir and then allow time lapse before the two necessary sections of pipe line installed Without going into the matter deeply would that pleted we'll done job will be the satisfactory long run
Putnam patriot., 1926-01-08

Last year direct taxes averaging S26 per automobile were collected from ear owners in the United States.
Putnam patriot., 1926-01-08

wANTED-Girl to help in housework and care of baby Tel AT.
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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-11-06
ArOOstOOk
To the Front

Again the Aroostook potato fields
are covered with a mantle of white.
but fortunately all have finished dig
ging. The first snow storm of the
season came October 20, ten DAYS
later than last year but a few DAYS
OF Indian summer took the snow off
very quickly and gave the farmer
ample time to harvest all crops.
Grain was damaged considerably but
no damage to potatoes by frost or
rot is reported. Shipments of DO
tatoes from Maine up to November
were 1873 cars about 40 cars more
than last year at the same date. The
price remains around 81 per barrel.
with growers holding for higher
prices. Aroostook is booming. land
values rising and many farms
changing hands at what Is considered
high prices for farms in Maine. That
Arthur R. Gould won the nomination
for United States Senator is the
cause of much rejoicing through
Northern Maine. Pressure Isle.
Gould's home town held grand
celebration inhi honor. 1t has been
stated that the Quebec extension r.
r., will be built as soon as Mr.. Gould
can make somepr eliminary arrange
ments, which would open a new
country and bring in new Industries.
However, the bad years of depres-
sion, doubt, and discoura cement have
apparently vanished, back debts and
fertilizer bills are nearly paid and
wave of prosperity has come to our
glorious northern county.-Aroos-
took correspondent.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-11-06

also be awarded at this time. The
Augusta Savings Bank has for the
past six years awarded cash prizes to
the mount of $500. The Pomona
Grange awards a prize Of s15 to the
highest ranking senior and highest
ranking junior and also prize TO
$40 to the second highest ranking Sc
Nor and junior. Projects to the num-
Der Of 1872 have been finished, Whlcn
is the largest number ever hnlsheo
in the county in any year.
The program for the year is as fol-
lows: 10 A. M, registration; 1890
A. NJ. songs and cheers; 1850 A. M,
club stories; 1910 A. M. reading,
Mrs. Lottie York; 1920 A. NJ, play
let, Oakland Club-Every Ready;
11:4o A. NJ, demonstration, stain re-
moval Re-Ly-On-Us Club; music.
Sidney Club.
Noon-1:15 P. NJ, songs and
cheers; 1870 P. NJ, reading stories;
1:45 P. M, reading, Mrs. Lottie York;
1856 P. NJ, yukele solo, Estelle san
born; 2 P. NJ, remarks by L. Fl.
Shibles, State club leader; 2:15 P. NJ,
address by A. A. Head. WatervilIe
Y. M. C. A; trio. North Belgrade
members; 8 P. NJ, reading. Mrs. Lot
tie York; 3:15 P. NJ, announcing