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Putnam patriot., 1926-03-26

uish no flowers or fiowery speeches, ,..;th 10 substantial tokens or deserved ,,.nrf.s of congratulation and commen- Ha+f., from his fellow citizens, but .,.;tk knowledge of a long period ot dpfy we'll performed, |: Dwight Sbafae. superintendent Of the water 4s,,sttment of the city of Putnam entered upon his forty-first year as tho active managing head of the city nBhl4s water supply, Monday morning; IT is not to be greatly wondered ,t tbat the fortieth anniversary of fz;tEfi;l public service passed unHotc- aJ Like the plant he has superVlsel for two score years the town llseii t.s changed. The little village ot Gennectieut Yankees of 1886 has be- ,..,,e a cosmopolitan little city IL ls only the "old timers the oldest clu- cons of Putnam. that remember wheh' ~ 70 A. m. January |, 1886. the ,,i,r7ns were started and the first water nplsed through the pipes for snort t;,e Ii was an event in the history - the little town of muddy streets and few sidewalks :. There were no electric lghts m p,tnam. There were not even gas lights At that time kerosene hghts .,'ere used in homes and as street. il- lngination. At the pumping station .- uarrisyiiIe q little gathering ot continent men of the town, their taces illuminated far beyond the glow of the smoky lantern wicks, remaihen au night and were present when lle ,'beals of the pump. stubborn at hrst' a. to revoive The Patriot, issue Dt s Sf.' farns,.v s 1886. gives the follow .ns. brief account of the event:
 "openins of the water~Ork'
 "Somethinr over year ago citizen of Putnam. young ana en-
 tbusiasfic. returned from a tt1p
 to inc west. and suggested 70 ms
 ,ssoejates of the Bushes Men
 Association. the idea of discuss
 ,ng inc subject of the water
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 ,,estings. This idea was acted
 itnor bv the executive committee
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 fnra inc association with some
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 body to handle z=,.z. witnessed at HarrIsvIlie on the
 morning of the New Year WherS had gathered, despite ram anu mud. number of people ~
 watch the starting of the pump which is to supply Putnam wlth
 eity water. They were prepaf cd to stay. also. even If II shoula
 resolve itself into watch meet
 ing. with the Baptist elements.
Putnam patriot., 1926-03-26

In letter addressed to President T. H. deCoudres of the Putnam Cham Der of Commerce, Albert II. Williams, seleetman of the town of Woodstoek states that State Highway Commis- sioner John A Macdonald, has so CO., operated with the town of Woodstook that the state aid road from near Tay- lor's corner. Woodstoek. to West Woodstoek Four Corners, will be im- proved in the near future.
 Selectman Williams, tn his letter. thanks the directors of the Chamber
Putnam patriot., 1926-03-26
MISS RITCH RECEIVES
 REMARKABLE RECOGNITION

Miss Mabel Ritch. daughter of Mr and Mrs. E. R. Ritch, Woodstock, fol- lowed up her New York success of several weeks ago with a song recital at Aeolian Hall last Sunday after noon. This yougn artist has achieved recognition in the brief time she has been before the public. Her recital Sunday afternoon was most favorably referred to by New York musical critics.
Putnam patriot., 1926-03-26
THE CAPITOL NEWS

No. 1. Volume 1, of "The Capitol News" has been received. IL is well edited, neatly arranged four page pa per carrying news and stories Of do- ings among the employees at the cap itol in Hartford. While the new pub lication is of especial interest to those employed at the capitol, 1t carries a fund of information that is interesting to any citizen of Connecticut. The publication will serve to bring the em- ployes of the various departments m closer touch with each other.
Putnam patriot., 1926-03-26
Decision WW Determine
 Which Woman LsLQWfW WHe
FAST DAY
Governor Trumbull Issues Proelana
 tion Designating April

tion Designating April 2
 Governor John IL Trambull has is sued proclamation. eauutcrsiEneI by Secretary If State Francis \ Pallott in which he designates FlI day, April 2. as a day of fasting ant prayer. The proclamation Is as fol lows
 For many years We of thls state have SCI aside Good Friday as q day of religious obligation. + is customary also. that the governor. by proclamation. at ghis time enjoin upon the people these lessons nf peuitcnee. uu= seiHshness and humility which this solemn anniversary naturally suggests. it is with deep sense of this obligation imposed upon me by this tradition. that l de- siguate Friday, April second next. as g day of
 Fasting and Prayer
 The functions of church and state have long been separately administered in Connecticut But one need have no ecclesiastical sanction to preach spiritual pre- paredness. And believe that to be one of the vital reasons for the proclamation of this day by the civil authorities In a period of great material prosperity. the ravages of sorrow and need and sin will not perhaps be as evident or as disabling, as in time of ad- versity. And there is in conse- quence. temptation at such times. to relax our grip on the great moral forces which make for national security In time of plenty. therefore, there Is par. ticular need of such opportunities as this day affords. to take stock of our spiritual resources, to re- learn the lessons of piety and courage and service, and thereby ta acquire that strength and purity of purpose. which VII en= able us fo give our lives. if need be. to unhoid the good thnt is in the world
Putnam patriot., 1926-03-26
ANNUAL FLOWER SHOW
 PALM SUNDAY. MAR. 2s

The annual flower show at the Grove Street Greenhouses will be on Palm Sunday March 2s. and Q. k. Hermanson. proprietor. extends a cor dial invitation to the public to be present during the day Hundreds of people have looked forward to this pleasure since the custom wa liret in augurated by Mr, HeFmans8n eleven years ago. Many varieties of plants may be seen and there will also be a profusion of blossoms that arc now seasonable. There is no admittanee charge, the affair being arranged that the people of Putnam may have brought home te them this local flower industry and the lovers of flowers may have q chance to see the beauties of the greenhouses.
Putnam patriot., 1926-03-26
WOODSTOCK HIGHWAY
 IS TO GET STATE AID

of Commerce for their interest in the project and for the moral support given the town of Woodstock in bring ing about such a successful conclu sion to the effort to have the road inn proved
 The Putnam Chamber of Com merce became interested in the pro iect through the belief that if the road is improved it will divert trade to Putnam that is now going to South. bridge and in the hope that eventually the road may be continued to East. ford. which will greatly shorten tho route from Putnam to this thriving village.
Putnam patriot., 1926-03-26
HIS WIDOW WAS MRS.
 E. N. JosLIN. PUTNAM

Edward Wilkinson, secretary and treasurer of the Edward Wilkinson Company, Inc. cabinet makers, Provi- dence. IS dead at the age of 6s years. He was born in England but came to this country thirty-seven years ago and for thirty five years had been a resident of Providence His widow was formerly Mrs. F.. \. Joslin of Putnam. Mrs Joslin's husband was head of what is now the Putnam Coal & Wood Company. He died ln Jane. 1915.
Putnam patriot., 1926-03-26
TOuRTELIoTTE PUPILS
 ON WASHINGTON TRIP

The following pupils If the senior class of Tuurtellotte Memorial High School leave tonight for Washington: Louis Smith. Peter Burnett, Raymond Johnson. Ralph Scott. James smith, Fernando PeloquiR, Marion Bates. Elsie Buck. Frances Toohill Stella Vito, Ceeile Desaulniers, Gladys Bous- quet. Teresa O.Brien, Alice Logee. Adrienne Tredeau. Lillian Laurion and Evelyn Swanson. They arrive in New York Saturday. thence to Phila- delphia for a four-hour stopover, ar irving in Washington Saturday eve ming. They return to New York on Wednesday and will remain there two days Miss Marguerite Burns k act ing as chaperone fer the class.
Putnam patriot., 1926-03-26
CHARGED WITH NoN-SuPPoRT
 WIFE IS IN THE HOSPITAL

Clement Brooks was before the city court this morning charged with non support He was before the court on a similar charge some time ago and promised to do better and the case was continued. After he promis- ed Co go Co work and to turn his pay over to the probation officer he was given another chance. Work will be provided for him if possible in one of the city departments Mrs. Brooks is patient at the Day kimball hos nitaf
Putnam patriot., 1926-03-26
NEXT FRIDAY is
 GOOD FRIDAY

Next Friday is Good Friday This is a holiday H connecticut and The Patriot office will be closed all day The Patriot will be printed on Thursday next week and core spondents and advertisers are re spectfully asked Co bear this ia mind and have their matter ia day earlier.
Putnam patriot., 1926-03-26
ATTEND Y. Nj. (. A
 MEETING IN NORWICH

Arthur N. Cotton. Senior Boys Sec retary of the National Council of the Young Mems Christian Association, spoke on Leadership" at the Norwich Y. Nj. c. A Wednesday, March 24. The following leaders and boys from Wind ham County attended the meeting Harold T. Field, Orrin NJ. Alvord. Ar thur F Hughes. Walter Friese, Adolph Friese. Cedric Child. George II Gilpatrie and Perry Barber. l.. Edwin Hill County Secretary, also attended the meeting.
Putnam patriot., 1926-03-26
DISCHARGED FROM
 THE D. K HOSPITAL

Henry Nadeau. who has been 9 patient at the Day kimball hospital for a number of weeks has been dis charged from the institution and is staying for a time at the home Q. his grandmother. Mrs Joseph Allard in Pomfret. He is the son of Mrs. Clara Nadeau of School street, Dan ielson
Putnam patriot., 1926-03-26
OPEN MEETING OF
 PUTNAM (. OF (.
Willard Scott of Boston Princi- pal Speaker At Monday
 Nights Affair
Music and Refreshments.-All Mem.
 bers Invited.-No Charge

The Putnam Chamber of Commerce will hold its second open meeting of the year in Elks' Hall, Monday eve ming. All members are invited and there is no admittanee charge.
 Willard Scott of Boston. a speak. CT of renoWn. will be the principal attraction There will be music by an orchestra and refreshments will be served at the close
 Mr. Scott delivers a talk that ef- fervesces with wit and humor He has a record of making 4s5 speeches before civic associations such as RO- tary Clubs, Business Mems Associa- tions and the like and is highly laud- ed by the press wherever he has ap. peared
 Tl tertaiHuent committee feel that. in Mr Scott. they have provided an entertainer that will be worth an effort to hear.
Putnam patriot., 1926-03-26
MRS. MARTIN DIES
Mother of Nurse 10 Major Moriarty
 We'll Known Here

Word was received in Putnam this morning of the death it Fort Rod man. near New Bedford. Mass, last night. of Mrs Loella Martin, Fl.
 Mrs Martin, who lived for many years in Putnam. and is well known here, had been in poor health for some time. She made her home with her daughter. Miss Elma Martin. who is nurse to Major Ambrose Moriarty, formerly of Putnam. Besides her daughter Mrs Martin leaves a son, Alvin Martin, formerly connected with the First National Bank of Putnam, now employed by bank in Boston Funeral arrangements have not as yet been announced
Putnam patriot., 1926-03-26
HAROLD KENNEY's CAR
 STOLEN IN WORCESTER

4 Chrysler runabout owned by Harold Kenney. son of Mir and Mrs N. J. Kenney. Mechanicsville. was stol. en in Worcester. Saturday evening Kenney is student at Holy Cross College. He went to make a call and started to get into his car. Having forgotten something he went back and came out of the house again just in time to see his car being driven off in the darkness. The police were noti- fled.
Putnam patriot., 1926-03-26
MISCELLANEOUS SHOWER
 FOR MISS DOROTHY NICHOLS S

Miss Dorothy F. Nichols of Thomp- son avenue was rendered shower last evening. by the young ladies of Mrs Burt0ns class of the Methodist Sun day school, in honor of her coming marriage to Albert Morgan of Thomp- son. She received many beautiful and useful gifts. 4 pleasant evening of sociability was spent and refresh ments were served.
Putnam patriot., 1926-03-26
ENGINEER PALMER WILL
 MAKE INVESTIGATION

& B. Palmer. civil enpineer of the Norwich firm of Chandler and Pal mcr. has consented to undertake an investigation of Putnam's public water problem. Mir Palmer met the com mittee last week but at that time was not sure that he could find time to accept the work offered by the com mittee
Putnam patriot., 1926-03-26
PURCHASE JEwELRY STORE

Last Friday F.. L. Prince & Sons purchased and took possession of the jewelry store of C. D. Molenaor in Moosup. They will conduct this store in conjunction with their Putnam store.
Putnam patriot., 1926-03-26
BRoDER NOMINATED

Edward W Broder has been nom mated for mayor by the Democrats of Hartford. Mir. Broder is brother of Mrs. Laura Broder, who. before her divorce. was Mrs. Thomas J. Corcoran, Jr.. of Putnam.
Putnam patriot., 1926-03-26
Nj, and Mrs. Ralph F. Turner of

Seekonk. Mass. announce the birth of their second son, John Chadbonrne, on March 10. Mr. Turner is the son of William ]. and Nellie Lowering Fur uer. formerly of this city, and Is now connected with his father in the Tur- ner Heating Company of Providence.
Putnam patriot., 1926-03-26

Mr.. C. L. Adams and Miss Alice Adams visited in Worcester yestef day.
Putnam patriot., 1926-03-26
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r.. E. Williams the optician has been confined to his home on Center street the past week with a severe cold. He expects to be at his place of business tomorrow.
Putnam patriot., 1926-03-26
The household goods of L. Edwin

HiIl. County Y. NJ. c. A. secretary. are today being moved into the house an south Main street owned by How ard C. Bradford and recently vacated .bv Henry $. Lyon and family.
Putnam patriot., 1926-03-26

Leon N Talbot Is making extensive improvements to his house on South Main steet.
Putnam patriot., 1926-03-26
TAXES NEW POSITION

Lambert Gustafson has resigned his position as bookkeeper for the Putnam Light & Power Company to accept i clerical position with Graton & Knight. Worcester. MT. Gustafson s resignation takes effect Saturday. He will be succeeded by Thomas Bell.
Putnam patriot., 1926-03-26

Mir. and Mrs Dslbert Mackenzie of Worcester visited in Putnam last Sat urday.
Putnam patriot., 1926-03-26

Contrae, Let In 1885 The water works were installed in 1885 by Messrs Wheeler and Parks fContinued on Page Sevenl
New Britain herald., 1926-11-10
AMATEUR STARS TO
 MEET IN HARTFORD
Cream of Simon PureS in Capi- tai City to Be Seen in Action

Hartford, Nov. 10-An amateur boxing show that promises to be the best ever offered in Hartford will be presented at Foot Guard hall Thursday, which is Armistice night.
 The cream of Hartford's amateur boxing talent will do battle against boxers from Holyoke, Springfield, Terryville and other Massachusetts and Connecticut towns.
 Bat Battalino, state featherweight champion; Joe Howar, another state titleholder: Pinky Kaufman, regard ed by many as the best amateur scrapper in Connecticut; Ray Hogan. Eddie Camp and Ray Hall are among the boys who will spread their wares on this Armistice night card.
 Kaufman journeyed to Lawrence. Mass, last Friday and defeated the New England champion, flooring him in the first, second and third rounds.
 Though Kaufman holds no title in this state, there are few in the East of his weight capable of holding their own with him. He is a comparative ly new boxer in these parts, having come from Ohio, where he held the amateur welterweight crown.
 There will be at least ten bouts on Thursday nights card, the idea being to make of 1t a gala amateur boxing event in recognition of the holiday.
New Britain herald., 1926-11-10
LEAGUE PLAYERS
 BANQUETED AT Y
Baseball and Track Cups Pre- Sented at Industrial Gathering

The summer season Of Industrial athletic activities was officially clos ed last evening with banquet in the Y. M. c. A. About 150 baseball players attended and enjoyed a tasty banquet served by Mrs. A. Kronholm and her staff of capable assistants.
 President Robert Wilcox of the Industrial Athletic council was toast master for the evening and he intro duced Johnstone Vance, head of the Herald" MT. Vance in few well chosen words presented the Herald athletic trophy to Captain Ernest Hicks of the Russell & Erwin track team which won the annual Indus trial track meet.
 Captain Hicks responded and stat ed that his team was out to win the cup three times and thereby gain permanent possession of it.
 Mortimer Camp was then called on and he made the presentation of the baseball cup to the champion ship Landers Frary & Clark base ball team. Captain Eddie Goeb re- ceived it and in expressing his thanks stated that he hoped the h. dustrial League would be continued because he believed that it develop cd better baseball players and better men.
 c. H. Barnes general secretary Of the Y. M. c. A., reviewed the work of the Industrial Athletic council since it's organization in 1920. He expressed the hope that the year round activities of the organizations would be continued in the years to come.
 Manager Rawlings of the Corbin baseball team urged all to back the Basketball League for the sake of good sportsmanship. Secretary Bryce Long of the Industrial coun- cil asked for vote on whether the players preferred twilight or a Saturday afternoon league. The twilight league won by a big vote.
 There was no prepared program after the dinner because of the fact that the Industrial Basketball league opened the season. All present were given tickets to attend the games.
New Britain herald., 1926-11-10
LEGION TEAM BANQUEIED
 BY EDDY-GL0YER POST
Larry Mangan, Coach of State Champions. Presented With
 Beautiful Gold Watch.

Larry Mangan, who coached the Eddy-Glover post boys team which won the state championship this summer, was presented with a gold watch by the post at a banquet rendered the boys last night at Le- zion headquarters on Washington street. The presentation was made by Commander A. H. Petts and came as a surprise to Coach Man. gan. The successful mentor, in ac- cepting the gift, said that he would be willing to give his time again next year without thought of any reward. Baseball and football were his hobbies, he stated, and added that in all his years in New Britain he has yet to set foot in theater.
 The constant effort to improve their playing ability and the sacri- flee of something else to accomplish this were urged upon the members of the Eddy-Glover post boys team by Frank Quinby of Milford, for mer baseball captain and coach at Yale. He gave them several tips on refining their game by playing in- side baseball, most of the points he mentioned being exactly the ones which Coach Larry Mangan had stressed all summer MT. Quinby, who admitted he held a near-record with eleven stolen bases in one game, said that in his opinion Will lie Keeler was the greatest hitter of all time and Hans Wagner the greatest all-around player.
 Other speakers included State Commander Harry c. Jackson, Pro- bation Officer Edward c. Connolly, Dr. Joseph H. Potts, Attorney liar " Ginsburg, Patsy Gianotta. man. ager of the Berlin team: E. E. Ogren, Coach Mangan, who was introduced as "The Connie Mack of New Britain;' Charles F. smith, Fred Ensworth David Orren and Harry Vessels. Supper was provided by the ladies' auxiliary, which was given three resounding cheers at the conclusion of the program.
 Coach Mangan announced that on Wednesday evening, November IT, meetings would begin at which he would teach his charges more in side baseball.
New Britain herald., 1926-11-10
FIGHT TO DECIDE FEATHER CHAMPION
Elimination Tournament to Be
 Staged for Kaplan's Successor

New York, Nov. 10 R-A new title holder in the featherweight di- vision that has lacked a champion since Louis (Kid) Kaplan forfeited his crown, is to be determined by the process of elimination.
 The New York boxing commission recommended that a tournament of the 126-pounds be held with the winner succeeding to Kaplan's pionship. As the first step, the boxing solons suggested that Bennie Bass, of Philadelphia, be matched with Red Chapman of Boston, with the winner meeting the survivor of the coming test in Boston between Chick Suggs, New Bedford. Mass, negro, and "Honeyboy" Finnegan. The Massachusetts commission has already sanctioned the latter bout as a title match.
 Two prominent boxers were indef- initely suspended yesterday by the commission for fouling opponents Lew Tender. Philadelphia welter- weight, and Harry Person, Swedish heavyweight champion, drew the se- were penalty.
 The commission refused to sane tion a lyweight title match between Elky Clarke, British champion, and Fidel Labarba, who succeeded to Pancho Villas world title at the death of the little Filipino. Clarke must meet test opponents before facing the champion. Charley (PhiD Rosenberg, must defend his bantam weight championship against Bushy Graham, of Utica. N. Y, without any previous matches, the board decid- ed. A tentative date for the Gra- ham Rosenberg match at Madison Square Garden has been set for Jan- uary ' but Is dependent on the champion accepting the challenge Graham has filed with the board. When this is done a license will be given Rosenberg to fight Graham.
 The challenges of Joe Dundee, Baltimore welterweight for the crown of Pete Latzo, Scranton min- CT, and Mike McTigue for a bout with Jack Delaney, the light heavy weight champion, were set aside temporarily. The six-month period allowed a champion before defend ing his crown has not yet expired in the case of Latzo and Delaney.
New Britain herald., 1926-11-10
HARTFORD NEW BRITAIN
 SERIES LS CALLED OFF
Managers Not Wishing to Play Thursday Unable to Agree On Substitute Date Thanksgiving Morning Game is Also Cancelled = Mulligan Wants Two Games Or None-May Set Two Other Dates Later in the SeasOn-Locals Meet Brooklyn Horsemen.

The series between the All-New Britain and Hartford professional football teams is off following a con- ference lasting all yesterday after noon and into last evening between the Hartford and New Britain pro- motors. Inability of the managers of the two teams to agree on date for the first game other than tomorrow afternoon was the primary cause Of cancelling the series, because the Hartford men wanted two games or none. Manager George Mulligan is casting about for another date, and it may be that the series will be played a little later on in the season.
 The games were originally sched- uled for Armistice and Thanksgiving Days, but when the announcement was made that Armistice Day would not be a holiday either in this city or Hartford, Manager Mulligan at- tempted to have Manager Daley play the game Saturday. Manager Daley could not have his team for that date and he asked Mulligan to change the Buffalo game on Sunday to Saturday. This could not be done, so the teams prepared to meet to- morrow.
 From appearances. there would be a small attendance at the game Thursday and instead of risking a greater loss than both teams have experienced already this year, the managers decided not to play tomor- rows game at all. Then, Manager Mulligan stated that the second game on Thanksgiving morning would be called off too.
 There was no break In relations between the two teams and the man. gers parted with the friendliest of feelings Efforts will be made by both to settle an agreeable date for both teams.
 Immediately after the conference yesterday, Manager Edward J. Daley of the All-New Britain team closed with Manager McNeeley of the Brooklyn Horsemen for a game with the American League team in Brook lyn Sunday The locals will stack up against Harry Stuhldreher again this Sunday and "Shcp" Bingham will play with New Britain. The game will be played at Commercial Field In Brooklyn. kickoff at 2:3O o'clock.