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Evening star., 1926-03-13
An illustrated lecture will be given

by DIR. George Horton tomorrow, 8
pm, at the hall of the Church of
the Immaculate Conception. The sub
ject, Thirty Years in the Near East, "
will represent the length of time DR..
Horton served in the American con-
sular service. He will show. among
many pictures, the destruction Of
Smyrna, having been there at the
time it was destroyed by the Turks.
The proceeds will be forthe benefit of
injured war veterans of Hellenic de-
scent.
Evening star., 1926-03-13

La Fayette Lodge Chapter, o. e. s..
will give It's annual dance, March 20
in the rose room of the Washington
Hotel.
Evening star., 1926-03-13

The Society of Natives will meet
March 10, at pm, the Washington
Club. 4 section of the Interstate
Male Chorus will entertain. Annual
banquet at the Mayflower Hotel April
Ii
Evening star., 1926-03-13
TONIGHT.

The Tennis Club of the Government
Hotels will give a dance in Recreation
Hall.
Evening star., 1926-03-13
The National Political Study Clul

will have silver tea tomorrow from
$50 to $50 pm. at the residence OF
Mrs. Salhe Perry, 1921 First street
The public is invited.
Evening star., 1926-03-13
The Red Triangle Outing Club will

meet tomorrow i'll Rosslyn at 1:50
pm, it being the first Sunday of the
membership contest. Car leaves at :
pm. A wilderness walk from Balls
Hill to Eagle Rock, returning to Nc
Lean. Bill Greenley, leader.
Evening star., 1926-03-13

The WanderIusters' hike for tOnOr'
row, will start from Fourteenth street
and Colorado avenue, at 2:30 pm. Mr..
kemmerer will lead.
Evening star., 1926-03-13

Mount Pleasant Citizens Associa'
ton will meet in the Library, Six
teenth and Lamont streets.
Evening star., 1926-03-13

The League for the Larger Life will
observe prosperity night" at its
headquarters, 1923 X street. Mat
thews Dawson will tell 'How to Earn
All the Money You Need" Games,
dancing and Refreshments.
Evening star., 1926-03-13
Deaths.

AUSTIN. Departed this life Tnesday. March
s. 1895 at her residence. Boston. Mass
ELLA AUSTIN tnee Brown. beloved
daughter of Maria and the late ih9IInss r;lIa3
Thomas and Sadie Brown. Funeral will
be Monday. March IS, at o'clock. from
Maguires funeral parlor.
BOGLE. Departed this life Thursday. March
IL 1926. SUSIE BOGLE. beloved vile
OF Jackson Boyle. She leaves TO mourn
their loss devoted mother. Mrs. Alnelia
Egelin: two sons. Earle and Wilhe: Two
daughter. Mrs Catherine Long and Ms
Edna Redmon; four brothers, Robert. VII
liam. Joseph Hall and Walter Eg I'm. anG
host of relatives and friends. Funeral
Sunday at ! pm from Stewarts 8 chapel
let and II sts. ne. Relatives and friends
invited
Putnam patriot., 1926-07-23
VIcKERs INJURED
Putnam Mans Motorcycle Hits Auto
 Near Springfield

News has been received here of the injury near Springfield of Arthur Viekers, employed hy Mgdbnry and Trowbridge for number of years. The accident in which Viekers was in volved happened Wednesday evening. The local young man is an enthusiastic motOrcyelist. and was riding his ma chine toward Springfield, He had al most reached that city when his motor was in head-on collision with an auto mobile. Vickers was thrown headfrst through the windshield of the car, landing in the seat next to the driver.
 He was taken to Springfield hos pital, where he is expected to recover. His injuries are principally to his face. which is SO cut and bruised es to bc hardly recognizable He appears to have no broken bones, and though very much lamed and sore from the accident is expected to make q good recovery
 Viekers is very well known in Put nam, through having worked on one of the Medbury and Trowbridge ice trucks, and by reason of his interest in motorcyelinR.
Putnam patriot., 1926-07-23
CAMP WOODSTOCK
Now 150 Boys at Black Pond.
 Several From Putnam

At Camp Woodstock this two-week period there are n number of Putnam boys. including Milton Payne. Freder- ick Franklin, Richard Howard. Harry Wheaton. Searls Bradford. Clinton sharpe. George Willis. George Wheat on. Richard Gilpatric, Stuart Sabin Kenneth Rawley and Manuel Anas. Perry Barber and the Rev. James F. English are tent leaders. both having several Putnam boys under their guid ance.
 The present two-week period ends next Wednesday. after which there will Dc one period of seven days, fol lowing which the girls camp of the Hartford County Y W. C. A. will be Ie, led on the Woodstock site Al present there are at camp more boys than ever before. They number over 150, representing Hartford Holland and Wiudham counties. with a large majority coming from Hartford city and county. Harry Wright, formerly of Putnam but now of Stafford Springs, is one of the Holland county boys there.
 During the past two days the boys at camp have found n relief from the heat by having more em- phasia placed on thewater sports than on the field games, baseball and other contests.
Putnam patriot., 1926-07-23
RETURNS MONEY
Bronson Advises Buy ing Books With Gradua-
 ton Honorarium

Graduates and former students of the Putnam High school and citizens of Putnam will be interested to hear that Professor Walter (. Bronson. who was commencement speaker on graduation night of the high school. has turned over Co Miss Abhie II. Keith. teacher of English in the school. the S50.00 honorarium that he received for delivering the graduation address. Professor Bronson in placing the mon ey in the hands 8f Miss Keith. soe Eests that if be used for the purchase of new books for Che school library.
 Professor Bronson. who has been for many years head uf the English department al Brown University. has exercised a powerful influence over the teaching of English and literature in the high schools and colleges of this country. He is a graduate of Putnam High school. and when invited to de liver the address he wrote that he would be glad to return to the school and to speak because he felt indebted to the town of Putnam for his high school education.
 Miss Keith, who has for years done very efficient work as instructor of English at the high school, is grad uate of Brown, where she was one of Professor Bronson's honor students.
Putnam patriot., 1926-07-23
CIVIL WAR VETERANS
 AT ABRAHAM LINCOLN N

Putnam's Civil War veterans will be the guests of the Swarthmore Chau- tauqua Association at the play. "Abra- ham Lincoln" Tuesday evening Many of the men have met or seen Lincoln. thus giving the play much greater sig nificance to them than to others of the audience. The Chautauqua Associa- tion has the names of the following veterans: Chauneey Morse. Richard Gibney. Thomas Taylor. Hiram Bar rett, Mark Lewis and Anson A Bu- chanan. All these, and any others who if they have been overlooked will get in touch with Attorney II. C. Brad ford, will have reserved seats for the play.
Putnam patriot., 1926-07-23

those who realize the magnitude of the Hospitals work in this section Sill give to this Fire-Eseape fund willingly, no matter how small may be the contribution.
 At the present time the Hos- pitsl IS crowded with patients and in the blistering heat of the past week it's doctors and nurses have been administering to a capacity list of patients. So long as the Hospital is performing such ma. ior service to the community. II behoeves the community te help its every need. The sum of S2.- 500 Is not too large 10 be raised quickly and easily among the 22.- 500 units of population which the Hospital stands ever ready to serve
 In previous campaigns for the Hospitals benefits many large and munifieent gift. have been made snd The Patriot would welcome a gift in this case which would pay the large share of the 6re-eseape
Putnam patriot., 1926-07-23
Rotarians Hear Explanation of Unexpected Delay in the
 Work
Will Start Work Soon Now.-May
 Take Year

statement of some of the unex- pected obstacles which have been en- cOuntered in the effort e get Putnam property revalued was made by Judge M. H. Geissler before the Putnam Rotary Club Wednesday noon. During the past two months it has been un- dersteod that some progress on this work was going on. but there has been some criticism of the assessors be- cause nothing definite has been report cd. Judge Geissler stated that the delay has not been al all the fault of the assessors. but that they have done their best to speed up work on the re- valuation.
 Two months ago it appeared that everything was all fixed and that the aid of outside experts which the asses sors had been empowered Go engage, was practically certain. The Munici- pay Service company of New Britain had been approached on the matter and 1t appeared practically certain that they would sign a contract to do it.
 But later it developed that this concern. which had been made up of four experts in their line. had been dissolved. the partners having agreed 10 disagree Thereafter efforts were made to get various members of the concern to do the work themselves but because of false statements by different members of the erstwhile partnership. and by other compliea- lions, the hiring of a man has been delayed Thomas Linder of New Britain. who was the leading spirit in the concern and who is probably as capable a man at the job of re- vision of tax lists as can be found in the country is no longer available.
 Recently Judge Geissler with two members Of the board of assessors visited the tax commissioner in Hart ford. who recommended one of the other members of the concern The commissioner said that it is a mistake to think that the job can he done thoroughly in less than a year, and it is most certainly wrong 10 hope to get it done in the short space of six months
 l. now appears that a contract will be closed by fall with some out of town man who is exnerieneed and efficient in this line. If this is done. the new and revised lists will be ready for the use of the assessors the fol- lowing fall.
 Judge Geissler also said a few words concerning the Putnam Building and Loan Association. which is now start ing its twenty-seeond series.
Putnam patriot., 1926-07-23
MIR. GRIFFIN WEDS
Patriots Washington Cores pondent Is Married to Miss
 Isabel Wilson kinnear

Word has just been received here of the marriage of Miss Isabel Wilson kinnear. of Timber Ridge. Virginia, and Bulkley Southworth Griffin. Wash inEton correspondent of The Patriot. The ceremony took place on July &. Ut the Cathedral of St. John the Divine. New York City. in the presence of q few members of their immediate fam lies.
 Miss kinnear has been in newspaz per work in Washington for about three years. having been connected with the news bureau headed by Mr Griffin The latter k a graduate of Williams College and a former ciy editor of the Springfield Republican He is son of the late solomon Bulk ley Griffin. who for more than forty years was managing editor of the Re. publican.
 The brides parents are Mr and Mrs. John Joseph Lyle kinnear, of Timber Ridge, Va.
Putnam patriot., 1926-07-23
MARRIED FIFTY YEARS
Mir. and Mrs. Samuel Donovan, For
 merly of Putnam, Celebrate

Many Putnam people were present Worcester, formerly local residents, observed their fiftieth wedding ami versary on Saturday. Their celebra. ton of the day included their attend ance at a nuptial mass at St. Joseph s church. Jamesville There they were attended by Miss Elsie Martin a granddaughter. and Edward Donovan of Putnam, a grandson.
 Following the church service the couple returned to their home and a buffet luncheon was served There was a social and musical program dur ing the day including two songs which MT. Donovan sang. accompanied by his son Dennis of Putnam, on the piano.
 Samuel Donovan is a native of VII mingfon. Delaware. where Ee was born February i4. l656. He moved to Fut- nam when seventeen 'ears of a"e and lived here for many years. 8i+ v f- ovan was born in St. Koch. Canada, but likewise came to Putnam at an early age.
 Relatives and friends present in cluded the following from Putnam. Mir. and Mrs Dennis Donovan and daughter Florence and son Edward Mir and Mrs William Donovan and sons William and Harold. Mrs. Albina St. Onge. Mrs Edward Girard, Mrs. Fred Gilman. and Mrs. Estelle De- lisle.
Putnam patriot., 1926-07-23

In the editorial column of this Issue will be found a call from the Day kimball hospital for eontribu. tions to a fund of S2,5o0 to cover the expense of two fire escapes which are now being erected on the eastern and western ends of the building. With this final equip. ment 10 the two brick wings of the structure. those two more mod srn sections of the hospital will be rendered as hreproof as 1t is possible. Fire doors now exist be- tween the brick wings and the frame central section
 The Patriot feels that the addi. lion of these two fire escapes is essential to the hospitals equip ment and furthering the safety af every patient. Conscious of the fact that more than any other agent, The Patriot has pleaded for financial assistance of the hospital from time to time, 1t makes this present appeal gladly, knowing that
Putnam patriot., 1926-07-23
MEASLES IN PoMFRET

4 mild epidemic of measles is re- ported from Pomfret, where accord ing to the weekly report of the state health department, there were report ed last week eleven cases. The situa- tion there is however, well in hand, and does not approach serious pro- portions Putnam has one case of measles but no other contagious ail- ments. The whole state Is unusually free from communicable diseases.
Putnam patriot., 1926-07-23
RECEIVED si.ooo

The many friends of Miss Frances Obletz, who was recently awarded a fellowship in music by the Juillard Foundation of New York City, were delighted to hear this week that with the fellowship and instruction Miss Obletz will receive the sum of Sts- 900 in cash which she will use Go de fray her living expenses during the course of instruction.
 Miss Obletz will return Co New York in the autumn to take up her studies at the headquarters of the Foundation in East Fifty-SecondH Street Last year she studied at the New York Institute of Musical Art working a part of each day to earn her iiping expenses. Miss Obletz won her fellowship in a competitive ex- animation of many other students of the piano.
Putnam patriot., 1926-07-23
FOUR CHARGES AWAIT
 "ZEKE" DECATUR's RETURN

\ weakness for running of wttn automobiles belonging t0 someone else has brought trouble to Francis De- catur. better known as "Ieke," and when he next sets foot in Putnam he will find himself face to face with a police officer and liable to arrest on four different counts,
 Tuesday afternoon Decatur appro- priated on the sly the touring car own cd by Julian Tattoon, and at the time parked in front of the owners garage on Bridge street. When the loss of the ear was noted. the absence of De- eatur was also soon discovered.
 Later in the day Decatur returned with the ear. to find a police officer awaiting him. The machine was con- siderably the worse for the trip, ana Decatur appeared to be well under the influence of liquor, to such an ex- tent that it seemed remarkable that he had been able to bring the machine back at all.
 While Officer Sponeey and NIT. Tat toon looked over the car t0 ascertain the extent of the damage. the officer relaxed his vigilance on Decatur, Abs apparentlv safe proceeding heeaa=e of the mans condition. Suddenly very much alive Decatur made break for freedom. and slipping away was out of sight before the policeman could follow and capture him.
 He was to have been arrested Tor taking a car without the owners per mission, but now conditions are chang ed and when fsZeke" Decatur next sets foot in Putnam he will find n warrant alleging this plus three new .1npta
Putnam patriot., 1926-07-23
SALVATION ARMY
 DRIVE FOR FUNDS
Organization Needs S2,500 to Garry on Work For the
 Year
Rev. J. '. English Chairman of Cam.
 paign Committee

The Salvation Army Is about to be gin an appeal for funds in this com munity. During the past few years there has been no campaign in Put nam. but this year the Army wishes to raise g. ,b00. the amount necessary ta meet the budget for the coming year
 A committee which will have charge of securing funds from citizens of Put nam in support of the Salvation Army has been made up. The Rev James r. English has accepted the chairman ship. and will have direction of the campaign A r. Smith. cashier of the Citizens National Bank, will aet as treasurer of the funds
 4 letter appeal will be tae method employed in raising the money Let ters are now being sent ont. each with n return envelope enclosed Through this means the Army hopes tn reach large number of the citizens of Put nam and surrounding towns. giving everyone an opportunity to contribute Ia the work. Any contributions not sent by letter may he given Co Mr. smith at the bank,
 A number of leading men of Putnam have consthted to serve as fellow com mittee members with Mr. English and Mr smith in helping to raise the nee essary S2,b00. These are M. II. Geis- slcr. F. Nj Warner. N A. Ballard W ! Bartlett. Rev N F Burton. D. R. Gilbert, Alexander Gilman. Rev II F. Hodges, Fred A. Jacobs. Ebert C. Kinney, Louis F. Law. Francis Met calf. Ernest C. Morse. $. Nikdlof, Dr S. B, Overlook, Dr K. T. Phillips, C. Dwight Sharpe, W r. Warren. Silas M Wheelock
Putnam patriot., 1926-07-23
REV. BIGELoW MUCH
 IMPROVED AT HOSPITAL

The Rev F. H. Bigelow of pomfret rector Of Christ church and headmas- ter of Rectory School, is recovering rapidly al the Day Kimball hospital following an operation for appendi- citis on Monday morning. The Rev. Mir Bigelow was taken suddenly ill Sunday afternoon, and removed 10 the hospital, where an examination showed that an operation was neces- sary.
Putnam patriot., 1926-07-23
Wife, Mother, and Brothers Present As Local Young
 Man Sinks
Death Comes In Shallow Water From
 Cramp

With his young Wifc and other relatives bathing with him and his mother resting on the shore. Robert Foster Page. 25. af south Main street was drowned at Qnadic pond late last evening. The body was recovered almost immediately and physicians summoned. but the man was dead.
 For relief after the intense heat of the day Mr Page with his wife. and two children. his mother and three brothers had gone Co Quadic for family party. Suddenly it was noticed that Mir Pages young wife had sWam out quite far, and seemed Co be having difficulty iu eut- ting to shore. She was supported by an inflated rubber tube. but Mr. Page and his three brothers went out to her and helped bring her to shore. On the way back to land Robert Page was suddenly taken with a eramp and sank immediately in comparatively shallow water. His absence was quickly noticed and be- fore much time had passed he had been brought ashore by his brothers and efforts were being made to re- viYe him, Dr. K. T. Phillips and Dr. J. J. Russell were summoned from Putnam and Dr. s. R. Overlook of pomfret. They worked in vain to restore life. IL is believed that sud- den heart failure followed the eramp.
 A Native of Putnam
 Mir Page was horn in Putnam. at the Page home on Putnam Heights. and attended the local grammar school After leaving school he worked for x time for Bradley < Company, and eight years ago entered the employ of Boswarth Brothers. grain dealers He WIS employed there at the time of his death. and had the reputation of being capable and faithful worker.
 He had recently built himself a new home on lower South Main street, and was just getting settled there with his wife. formerly Miss Lillian Luce. of Putnam. and his two children. Robert. Ir.. four years old today and q little daughter not yet q year old.
 We'll Known as Wrestler
 MT Page had gained considerable. renown ns q wrestler. He was for a. time under the tutelage of Al Lund- strom of North Grosvenordaie. q very prominent wrestler throughout the state who was killed in an accident few years ago. Page was in the fore among the strongest men in Putnam He had a magnificent physique and al- ways lived the cleanest sort of life.
 He was member of Quinebaug Lodge of Masons. and had also worked up to the higher orders of Masonry.
 His father, George Page. died about two years ago, but his mother survives him. still living at the home on Put nam Heights He also leaves one sis- ter, Mrs. Marion Shaw of Dorchester, Mass, and six brothers. Frank of Quadic. Henry of Thompson. Lester and Edward. who are at home. Charles, who is farm manager of the Foster place on the Putnam Heights road. and James. employed at the Shepard home near his own house.
 Funeral Sunday. 2 o'clock. at his home 320 South Main street.
Putnam patriot., 1926-07-23
FORMER POMFRET GIRL
 WEDS IN CALIFORNIA A

Miss Marjorie Towne eldest daugh. ter of Mr. and NJ rank rpane formerly of Pomfrc5 aoN oi Red. lands. California. was married ai Riverside. Cal tply 9 to Frnest F Moore. son of Mr. and Mrs Q. C. Moore of Redands. Both young people attended the Redlands High school and the bride was graduated in 1925.
 Mrs. Moore is the niece of Henry P. Holmes of Pomfret and of Herbert Towne of Quadie
 Mir. and Mrs. Moore will make their home in Redlands where MT. Moore is with his father in the photography business.
Putnam patriot., 1926-07-23
LOAN ASSOCIATION
 ISSUES MORE STOCK
Secretary Reports Putnam B. & L. Association Shows Net
 Gain This Year
Must Sell More Shares to Increase
 Usefulness


 The Putnam Building and Loan Association is now issuing ifs twenty second series of shares In view of the advantages of owning stock iH the association. advantages which have been frequently stated. t is expected that this series of stock shares Will be subscribed as heavily as have others.
 In the twentp-first scmizanuual re port. Judge N H Geissler. secretary of the association. points out that in spite of the fact that shares to the amount of S14.913.sS have been with drawn. nevertheless the net assets of the association have increased by more than Sl5, ,000 since January
 The receipts for the first six months of the year are shown by the secre- tary's report to have been S60. .794.s There is at present a balance of prac- tieally Si0.000. The association's assets. mostly in the form of mortgage loans, amount Co $276, ,424.51. while m the list of liabilities appears the item of 3,S6l shares of stock. which represents the total number outstand- ing of all series. These shares account for s263. tS944, all but Si3,000 of the total liabilities.
 The association has sold during the last six months 30S shares. the largest within the past two and a half years. A large portion of these have been taken by persons who already held stock, so that the actual gain in the number of stockholders has not been large. IL is now the aim of the association Co get many more stock holders. in the surrounding districts, as we'll as in Putnam. for if more shares are not sold the usefulness of the association cannot be increased.
Putnam patriot., 1926-07-23
RoTARIANS WILL MEET
 AT COUNTRY CLUB

Next weeks meeting of the Put nam Rotary club will be held at the country club Thursday evening. and will take the form of a joint meet ing with the members of the Daniel son club. A golf match between members of the two clubs is schedul- ed for the afternoon. with Fred M. Prince as captain of the Putnam team In the evening the meeting will be held al the club house. The Danielson club, a new one, has got of to q fine start and promises 10 become an important unit in the community.
Putnam patriot., 1926-07-23

The annual field trip of the Wind. ham County Farmer Association is planned for Thursday, August l2. There will be two practical farm visits, and a speaking program, with Rush Lewis of New York, known as the Billy Sunday of the milk world, as the principal speaker Hampton Hi will be the gathering place. Hundreds of people from all over the ccqnty are expected