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Putnam patriot., 1927-03-04
PARENT TEACHERS TO HOLD
 MUSICAL EVENING MARCH

The date of the Parent Teachers musical evening has been changed from March s to March as original ly announced. Business meeting at 7.45 and program will follow at s o'clock.
 "The Teddy Bears Picnic" First Grade band, Russell MeNally, con ducting; solo, Mrs. Gladys Benoit ; solo, Edwin L. Hill; duet, "Larboard Watch" Mrs. Walter Wheaton, How ard Combs; Somewhere a Voice Is Calling" Mrs. Henry Hodge reading, "The Suburbanites. Mrs. Howard Shirreffs: "The Circus Horse" First Grade band; piano solo, Paraphrase from Rigoletto, Mrs Nelson Lown solo. My Dream" Mrs E. L. Robin son; instrumental trio. sfoselli' 8 Serenade" Mrs. Fred Prince. violin, Mrs. Nelson Lown, piano, Gertrude Warmer. cello; community sluEinE under the direction of Mrs. E. l.. Robinson
Putnam patriot., 1927-03-04
PYTKO IN JAIL
Brother of Girl Who Figured In Murder Trial Convicted
 of Burglary

Joseph Pytko, formerly of Webster and Wilsonville, lbrother of Agnes pytko, who figured in a murder trial in Putnam some months ago. was ar rested and convicted of breaking into the weave shop office of the Ashland Cotton Company. Jewett City, and sent to jail at Norwich, Wednesday.
 The overseer had $i26.50 as treasur- CT of the Ashland Club. When the money disappeared cheek up of the night employees disclosed that pytko. second hand. was missing. At ! o'clock Tuesday morning he was found in a small building in a remote part of the town.
 At first Pytko denied his guilt. but after considerable questioning the state polce obtained both confession and the money. Officer urquhart. who worked up the Pytko case, noticed a strong family resemblance to the Pvt kos of Wilsonville and asked the man if he was related to them. After de- nying il he later admitted that Agnes is his sister.
Putnam patriot., 1927-03-04
EDWARD MeDERMoTT DIES
Complications Following Broken Lea
 Cause of Death

Edward McDermott of Danielson. 30. for several years a resident of Putnam. where he was clerk in the City Hotel, died at St. Vincent's hos piial, Worcester. about o'clock We'd nesday morning.
 Mr. McDermott slipped on an icy sidewalk in Danielson about three weeks ago and broke hts leg. He was brought Co the Day Kimball Hospital in this city but the past week was re. moved to the Worcester hospital He did not rally after his injured leg had been given attention and complica- tions set in which caused death.
 Mir. McDermott had lived most os his life in Danielson While in Put nam he. was a member of Putnam Lodge Of Elks. His parents are dead the near surviving relatives being three brothers, Thomas. formerly of Putnam, William and Henry.
Putnam patriot., 1927-03-04
Ell. CORTTIS KILLED BY
 FALL FROM HAYMOW

he returned home and engaged with his father in agricultural pursuits and continued to operate the farm after his fathers death, and was an inten- sive, modern farmer. Not only did he own the old homestead, but he also owned considerable other real estate
 Mir. Corttis was twice married His first wife was Miss Ida A. Stearns, whom he married August 29. 1894. and who died June 29, 1910. The children surviving this marriage are Lucy l., Herbert Harold. Mrs. Robert Johnson and Ruth \. Corttis.
 Mir. Corttis was again married De- eember II, 1911. at Providence. R. l., to Miss Edith Brown. There are three daughters of this union. Eliza beth. Dorothy and Charlotte He also leaves a brother, Elmer J.. of Wood stock, and a sister. Miss Mary I. Corttis.
 MT. Corttis has always maintained an interest in politics and was con- sistent Republican and looked upon as one of the leaders of his party in this section of Windham county. In 1893 and 1925 he served in the House of the general assembly as representative from Thompson. In 1884 he was elect ed a member of the town school com mittee. an office he held for many years. He also served the town as tax collector and as auditor.
 Tn January, 1897, he was elected county commissioner and was re-eleet- ed each four years until 1913 when the Democrats gained control. He was again elected in 1915 and has contin- ued in the office ever since.
 The funeral service was from the home Wednesday afternoon and was conducted by Rev. Otis W. Baker of Hartford, classmate and college chum at Amherst of MT. Corttis. The bearers were Sheriff Charles A. Gates, Wnlimantic; County Commissioner Urgele LaFrance, Central Village ; Whitman DaHielson, Samuel Reynolds, Putnam. Oscar Munyan. Thompson and Albert Fields. Danielson.
 Legislators Act
 \ committee of Windham County iegisiBtors was appointed Tuesday at a county meeting at the state Capitol to a1tend tne funeral of County Conl= missioner Edgar H. Corttis. The com mittee was also instructed to draft resolutions on the death of the com missioner and to present them at q later meeting of the county legisla- tors Those appointed to the commit lee were Senator Ebert l.. Darbie Of the twenty eighth district, Representa-. tives Edward L. Desaulniers and Frank Nj. Knight of Thompson and Representatives William Peehie and Samuel Rich of Putnam.
Putnam patriot., 1927-03-04
LOCAL ANESTHETIC
 USED ON PATIENT, S4
Vine R. Franklin Is Operated On After Refusing to Take
 Ether
Pomona Grange Treasurer 10 Years
 Shows Unusual Fortituds

Vine k. Franklin of Brooklyn, who is s4 years old, recently underwent .an operation to his knee at the Day Kinbau Hospital lt was necessary m performing the operation Co make ineisions and t0 drill into the hone.
 Mr. Franklin refused to 70 under ether and submitted Go the operation with nothing but a local auesfhetlc being used He bore the pain with great f0rtitude as he watched the sur geon at work.
 Mir. Frauklin's chief concern was that he would not be able to attend the meeting of Quiuebang Pomona Grange that was held in Putnam on Saturday. Under the caption, "A Vet eran In Service" the hand book of Quinohaug Pomona, just issued, has the following to Eay about Mr. Frank lin:
 eIn the Grange hall of fame from time to time are noted loyal men and women who have given long terms of service Go promote it's welfare, serving in different official positions. Quine- baug No. z boasts of Worthy Patron whose record of service has rarely if ever been excelled This is Vine K. Franklin. the treasurer of this Fo- mona, which was organized June G, is87, and has been continuously in office ever since. being unanimously reelected each term, so that on June G of this year he closes q period of forty years service.
 Mir. Franklin was born January 2, t843. and at the age of si is still hale and hearty Mir Franklin was the first Master of Brooklyn Grange. No. 43. and still keeps his member ship there. and by virtue of his long service as Pomona treasurer he oe- cupies unique place in the esteem and affection of all Quinebaug Po- mona patrons"
Putnam patriot., 1927-03-04
MARRIED 57 YEARS
Mir. and Mrs. John Lepire Civ en Surprise Party On An
 niversary

Mfr and Mrs. John Lepire, Bullock trrrt. were given surprise last sunday evening in honor of their fifty. seventh wedding anniversary The affair was arranged by their children and many friends took part. Refresh meuts were served and the houored gue received a number of beautiful presents. 2,
 Mr. Lepiro is q veteran of the Civil War. He married Miss Emelia La Chapelle in Woonsocket, February zf5 1870. Following a residence of some wenty years in West Thompson they removed to Putnam. or the sixteen children born to them four are now living.
 Mir. Lepire was carpenter by trade but due to lamcness has not engaged in active work for some years. He IS an esteemed and respected citizen Of Putnam, and he and his wife received many tokens of esteem and regard as well as best wishes from host of friends and aequaintanees.
Putnam patriot., 1927-03-04
Opposed To Plan AdOped
 Water Commissioners ResiQm
ACTION OF BOARD SURPRISES ALDERMANIc BODY RESIGNATION REFUSED AND RECONSIDERATION
 WILL BE SOUGHT BY SPECIAL COMMITTEE.

state that their plan is endorsed by the New England lnufanee Exchange.
 The members of the board have nothing Co add Co their letter of res ignntion The reason for their action Is therein made clear-they, as a board. in charge of the city water de- pertinent. formulated a plan for im- proving the water works plant, which plan was not acceptable to the com mon council. Not being upheld in their policy and not being in accord with the policy adopted by the common council. they voluntarily step aside that there may be no embarrassment to the council in carrying ont the plan adopted. and that commissioners in sympathy with the plan adopted may be appointed.
 Only Twelve Arrests
 It was half past eight o'clock be- fore the meeting was called to order. The report of the captain of police for the month of February showed twelve arrests during the month. two prson- CTS taken to jail. fines and costs eol- leeted. s3f2.03, tramps lodged. thirty three.
 A letter was road from the State Board Of Water Commissioners rela- tive to their adopted policy of having all sewage disposal taken from rivers of the state. It was stated that the board did not wish to work any hard ship by drastic action. but suggested that the city appropriate money 10 have a survey made. estimating the cost of survey at less than thou sand dollars.
 The matter of tax abatement of Sll tn Solomon Gordon as a veterans allowance was referred ta the city clerk to check up. and if found correct the reimbursement Co be made.
 Officers Hose
 The following newly elected officers af Hose Company No. |, of the Put nam iHe department. were submitted Co Che council for approval and an- eravvd Foreman, Harry W sharpe hrsf assistant foreman. Waiter A. Wheaton; second assistant foreman, Harry Morse; secretary, Merle Fish; treasurer, Walter Wheaton.
 The resignation of the water com missiaHers was chen read.
 Acting Mayor Richard, as chairman of Ihc highway committee, stated that the committee had reached the con elusion that sneee removal equipment should be purchased He said that such equipment could be purchased with money taken from the highway appropriation. 1t was 30 voted.
 The meeting adjourned to Tuesday evening. March lb.
Putnam patriot., 1927-03-04
PUTNAM MAN CAUGHT
Chased by Webster Offieers.-field Ia
 S200 Bonds

According to the Webster Times Louis Charette of 250 Main street, Putnam, was arrested Saturday morn ing and held in bonds of $200 for ap- pearanee in the district court to ans wer Co the charge of driving while under the influence of liquor. Ihe man was arrested after a chase through the main street and over in to Chaseville.
 A Webster officer was attracted by the way the ear was being driven and started after it. In Dudley the flee ing driver made corner by crossing n lawn and sidewalk. ChaFette was finally overtaken and placed under arrest. A continuance of the case was asked for to allow communica- ton with the Massachusetts and Con- aeeticut motor vehicle departments.
Putnam patriot., 1927-03-04
County Commissioner, Lifelong Resident of North Grosven-
 ordale, Found Dead
p,v Leader Had Held Town. County
 and State Offices

IL corttis of North Grosvenor- s.i. rounty commissioner and one of .. .se most widely known men of Wind sars county, was instantly killed Sat n~dav n~i' evening by fall from the hay nov of his barn.
 Mr Corttis was alone Tn the barn n, the time of the accident, which oe- erred some time between 4.3O and 6 a'clork. The body was found by son, uayold who went to look for his fa- .ter Wben he learned that he had not been to the village with his mother. Tbs son found his father lying uneon- lsio5s on the barn floor. With the as s;s,anee of his mother he took his fla .bsr 10 the house and doctor was summoned. The doctor. Dr. Bragg, the family physician from Webster. gave i, ss his opinion that MT. Corttis had been instantly killed.
 Wr Corttis was last seen alive about bsIf mast four when his wife left for North Grosvenordale village to do some shopping and to mail letter that Mir Corttis was anxious to get oT. The Corttis home Is about mile from the village. Mrs. Corttis was delaved in her return by tire trouble. A. she drove into the yard she was p,et bv her son Harold, who inquired where his father was. On learning that his father did not accompany his mother the young man went immedi.. s.eIv t6 the barn to look for him, and tbere found his body, although he did rat realize at the time that his father was dead.
 Was Pitching Hay
 r, is believed that Ir Corttis was engaged in pitching hay from the mow when h. lost his fec ag aud pitched haadlong to the floor below.
 The news of Mr Gortts tragic ath was received in Putnam during faa evening with surprise and regret. F. had been-in the city the afternoon fore and a number at our citizens greeted him and talked to him. He ws man of pleasing personality and although of a somewhat retiring dis Ii .itIan was well liked and highly re- saeeted
 4 county commissioner Mir. Corttis SIS Hatiring in his duties. He took an ezHccial interest in the welfare of #HH EHEQfNH al the W tHANaNt NAAitAA Temporary Home. He was also much interested in the schools of Thompson, and had served for years as d member af the school board. He was one of the eounty's prominent men and was one of the leaders of the Republican Harty in the eastern part of the eoun- Y. where he was born and had always Eyed.
 Born In Home He Occupied
 Edgar H. Corttis was born in the nome he occupied at the time of his death. June 10. 1862, son of Japheth and Lucy A. (Davisl Corttis. His fa- ther died May 24, 1906, and his moth CT April IF, 1901. Mir. Corttis attend d the schools of Thompson and then went to Nichols Academy, Dudley. Mass. as his father did before him. After his graduation he entered Am herst College and pursued a classical curse During his college career he became a member of the Phi Beta Kappa society.
 After completing his college course
Putnam patriot., 1927-03-04
LEROY S. AMEs COMPLETES
 STUDIES AT AURORA

Leroy s. Ames. older son of MT. and Mrs Warren $. Ames of Burrows street. student of Aurora College, Aurora. H.. is spending a short time at his home here previous to starting work for the Aurora College endow- ment fund through New kneland. Mir. Ames completed bis senior year stud ies in January. hu returns to Aurora in June to graduate with h.a class.
Putnam patriot., 1927-03-04
SUCCESSFUL DOLLAR DAY

Notwithstanding the weather was unfavorabIe the merchants of Putnam feel we'll satisfied with the result of Dollar Day. If showed and rained during Friday night and Saturday morning found the business section ankle deep in slush. While the buy. CTS were not out SIS early as usual they came out in force during the afternoon and evening and a good volume of business resulted.
Putnam patriot., 1927-03-04
MICHAEL MAYER, PoMFRET,
 OFFICER SCHOOL CHAPTER

Michael Maher of Pamfret has been elected one of Che officers of the new chapter of the Sigma Alpha Epsl- lon recently formed at Norwich Uni. versity. according to information re- eeived here from the military college in Norhfeid, Vt The new chapter was formerly Alpha Sigma P, which existed as local for a half century The local boy is prominent as foot. ball player He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. John Maher.
Putnam patriot., 1927-03-04
IMPERsoNAToR COMING
Thompson Blood to Appear Tuesday
 Night Auspices Mems Club

Thompson Blood. impersonator, will appear at the Congregational church next Tuesday evening, under the auspices of the Mems Club.
 Mir. Blood offers q humorous pro gram that has received much favor able comment from the press, The Hartford "cauranf" aays; After the first story the applause was almost continuous. His work was clean cut and his representations were perfect" ]"
 Mr. Blood porfrays many different characters in costume and one of the interesting features of his program K to see him make up'' ss this he does in full view of the audience.
Putnam patriot., 1927-03-04
BIRTHDAY PARTY

Tuesday afternoon from to 6 O. clock Frances Boisoneau of Center street was given a party by her grand mother Mrs. II. C. B0isoneau, in hon or of her ninth birthday. 4 merry time was had with games. and refresh ments were served. The guests were Barbara Fox, Barbara Mansfield, Frances Sharpe. Marjorie Hayes, Flor ence Watson, Mabel Evans, Zillah Evans. and Anita Bianehi.
Putnam patriot., 1927-03-04
MINOR AUTO ACCIDENT

A truck driven by George Quick hit the rear right wheel of a Ford sedan parked on Canal street, We'd nesday. A woman sitting in the se- dan got surprise and bit of a shock as sine did not see the truck approaching. The Ford was not seriously injured. The sun blinded the driver and he did not see the parked Ford until too late 10 avoid il entirely.
Putnam patriot., 1927-03-04
ANNOUNCE ENGAGEMENT

Mir. and hffs. George \. Bishop of I9O School street announce the en- gagement or their oldest daughter, Miss Annie Louise Bishop. to Lewis Kenneth Chaffee of i54 School street.
Putnam patriot., 1927-03-04
WILL SING AT SALVATION
 ARMY CITADEL SUNDAY

Mrs. Frances Hurd of Roekland. Me, will sing at the Salvation Army Citadel. Union street, Sunday eve- ming at 8 o'clock.
Putnam patriot., 1927-03-04

At the regular meeting of the com. mon council, Tuesday evening, the res. ignation of the members of the board of water commissioners was read. II was voted that the resignation be mol accepted and that the special water committee of the common council in. terview the commissioners.
 The first that Acting Mayor Rich ard or any member of the council knew that the commissioners contem. plated resigning was when C. D Sharpe. superintendent of the water works system. appeared and handed the resignation to the acting mayor The resignation was read near tn, close of the meeting. It was as fol lows.
 Letter of Resignation
 Putnam. Conn, March l. 1927 To the Mayor and Common
 Council
 Gentlemen
 Realizing the vital importance of the situation that eonfronts the city In the improvements and the safeguarding of the water sup ply, and as our judgment. made up after thorough study of the needs, fortified by the judgment of experienced hydraulic engin- eers, is entirely at variance with that of the members of your body, We feel it our duty Co retire so that you may select commission CTS who may be more competent to manage the affairs of the de- partment. We therefore tender our resignation as water commis- sionefs to take effect at once.
 Because Of the situation that now confrunts the city we must insist on tho immediBte accept auee of it
 Signed
 Alexander Gilman
 Herbert J. Smith
 Chester M. Elliott
 No Discussion
 There was no discussion of the ae tioH of lhu commissioners during th' meeting. After the meeting adjourn Id a number Of expressions safPrts' and regret were heard and the hop was expressed that the commissioner could be prevailed upon tu reconsider their action.
 Ii was stated al the time the eoun cil endorsed the plan submitted hl Engineer Palmer of Norwich in pfe ference to the plan of Engineer Sim onds of Boston that the board Of wa ter commissioners was unalterably op posed to the plan adopted by the eoun ell. Both the special committee oi tn council and the water commissioner
Putnam patriot., 1927-03-04

Mrs. Ethel Tourtellotte, Mrs. Ar delle Chapman, Mrs. Mabel Carpen- ter and Mrs. Nancy Harrington of the W. F. C were in Norwich We'd nesday attending the school of in struction of the ritual of the order.
Putnam patriot., 1927-03-04
TWENTY SEVENTH CONCERT AND BALL Large Gathering Attends An nual Social Event of Putnam
 Fire Department Fire Chief Leads Grand March
 Dsnsing Follows

The twenty-seventh annual concert and ball of the Putnam Fire Depart ment is a thing of the past but not forgotten. There was the usual large gathering present and the usual en- joyable time that members of the department always arrange The twenty-seventh annual may we'll bs filed away in the archives of the de partment as its twenty-seventh annual success.
 The annual concert and ball that for many years has closed the pre- benten season was held in the State Armory on Livery street, Monday night. The approaches to the Ar mory, Livery street from Front street. and Richmond street from Main street, were lit with strings of color. ed incandeseent lights. Inside the hall the decorations were Made in Putnam" and lost no attraetiveness because the usual stifling heaviness was absent. Red, white and blue bunting had been used to good effect over the dance floor with an oe- occasional silk flag overhanging from the sides. Over the stage were the let ters P. F. D. in red and white lights. The stage was set with a number of electric lamps. The whole gave a most pleasing and satisfactory im- precision.
Putnam patriot., 1927-03-04
Concert Program

Pep's ten-pieee orchestra gave an excellent concert program starting at s o'clock as the guests began to ar rive. The reception committee was on hand to welcome the guests and to see that enough seats were provid- ed. The seats around the dance floor filled rapidly and the orchestra was warmly applauded at the conclusion of each number At o'clock when the grand march was announced every seat was taken.
 While in She old days the march and circle were important events in the evenings program the rising gene ration of fox trotters and jazz dant CTS are not attracted to the slew movement Of the march No fire. mans ball. however. would be | lire. mans ball without the march. IL Wal down on the program and was well carried out although the procession was not n large one.
 The march was led by Chief Ralph E. Thurston and Miss Pauline Dus. seault. with Walter 4. Wheaton and Mrs Wheaton second couple in line Both ladies were presented huge bou. quets of sweet peas. carnations. snaT dragons and ferns. When the marei halted the orchestra began waltz This was the signal for those on ths side lines to rush upon the dancj floor. Soon the floor was filled witt dancers while many remained seated looking on.
 From then on dance followed dance with an occasional square dance foI which F.. F. Lebeau acted as prompt CT. At II o'clock there was short intermission and several supper par ties were formed. Dancing was re. sumed and kept up until after O. clock Tuesday morning.
The Washington times., 1927-04-09
MAMA TOAD. MATCHING HER YOUNG

This queerest of toads regards perpetuation of the
species, is called the ppa or s'surinam toad
Little spots the toads back the toad's own eggs
located in little hoows where they Matched by the
warmth Of the mothers body and Of the sun.
The upper picture shows enlarged section Of the toad
skim with the small toads Matching preparing to hop away
some Of them have already gone.
Nature has marvellous ingenious methods Of achieving her
ends and the Matching back Of the Surnam toad one Of
them:
As the eggs laid by the mother toad the male toad
spreads them out evenly the mothers back presses
them down in the skim each in its little cavity eventually COW
cred by lid and there lies until hatched ready to 90 out
and start more toads on its account
you the following question YOU are wiser
than Socrates Plato and Aristotle combined
How does the male toad know enough squeeze the
into the mother toad Is back?
Toads can't talk they can educate their children az We
educate ours, by telling them all about everything
When the little male and female toad are Matched they hon
sway their account their father and mother
again Yet the little female toad lays eggs and her husband
knows enough to press them down into the little holows that
they may be Matched.
The ancient Biblical writer who said that there were four
things too many for him. might have added ftha patch
Of skin from the back Of the Surinam toad.