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The Enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 192?-1930, 1927-08-05
Teachers Serve 4s Years

NASHVILLE, Tenn. ~ After de-
voting as years of their lives to the
teaching of youth, DIR. S. w. and Mrs.
Minnie Lou Cresswaite have retired
from the public school system here.
The Enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 192?-1930, 1927-08-05

Injunction OF White Elks Is Lifted;
Program OF Grand Session Announced

NEW YORK Aug 4special The grand
lodge session OF the Improved Benevolent
will be held in New York City AUGUST o - - -
The Enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 192?-1930, 1927-08-05
Colored Clerks Are Segregated In
Pension Bureau Of Interior Department

WASHINGTON D. c. Aug, Especial segregation
Interior depment the latest office
Putnam patriot., 1927-11-17
'. Nj. (. A. PIONEER CLUB

A meeting of the '. Nj. c. A. Pio- neer group was held in the Y. Nj. c. A. office Tuesday night at seven O. clock Co reorganize the group
 There were ten boys present, and Mir Hill. leader. and Roy Thompson, assistant leader The boys present were Harry Wheaton, Clayton Hurl- but. Frederick Franklin, James Ta- tem, Myron Perry. Richard Howard, Billy Moss, Billy Jones, Vincent Will bur, and Richard Morris.
 The meeting was called to order by Roy Thompson. and Harry Wheaton was elected president From then on he assumed his office as president of the group. Other officers were elected as follows Vice. president. Clayton Huribut; secretary. Frederick Frank lin; treasurer. James Tatem; and Vim cent Wilber was elected reporter for the group.
 A place for regular meetings was discussed. although II was not defin- itely decided The meeting was then adjourned hy the president
Putnam patriot., 1927-11-17

Then came the call for a nomina- ton for aIderman-at-aafge followed by another silence. City Clerk Ryan said that he moved 10 endorse the re publican candidate. Warren :. Ames- The motion was seconded and t was voted without a dissenting voice.
 For city treasurer Frederick Dumas said tBat there is only one man Tor that position and that is the repubii- can nominee. Charles H. Brown. He sad Mr. Brown has held the office a long time, is faithful and efficient officer. and should be kept in the posi- tion. So voted.
 When nominations for . tax col lector were called for, City Clerk Ryan said: "l think the same thing applies to Mir. Macdonald If any one has a candidate l have nn ob- lection. well and good. but in Mir. We have man capable. efficient; and well able to handle the office. Voted without opposition.
 John J. MeGarry was nominated for auditor and George Potvin for registrar of voters.
 T. vas voted that the nominees for ward aldermen be ratified by the eau GUS.
 Frank Dumas was elected chairman of the democratic city committee, all democratic aldermen were made mem bers of the committee together win City Clerk Ryan and Mrs Estelie De lislt and Mrs. Orise Girard.
Putnam patriot., 1927-11-17
RED CROSS HEALTH ,
 CENTER INSPECTED
New Rooms On Ballou Street Formally Opened Wednes-
 day Afternoon
Tea Served Nursing Committee
 Members Hos,esses

Attractive in new paint, new wal paper and new fittings, the Red Cros' Health Center. corner of Church and Ballou streets. was formally dedicat ed Wednesday afternoon.
 The nursing committee acted as hostesses assisted by the District Nurse. Miss Esther Wells. to doctors and their wives. clergymeu and wiyesf town and city officials and then wives. and others.
 Tea and sandwiches were served Miss Jennie Wills and Mrs Charles Richardson poured Other members of the Nursing Committee are. Mrs Ernest e. Morse. chalrmans Miss ti- lon Whaeiock. Mrs. Arthur Renshaw, Mrs Sfett Macdonald, Miss kliza- beth Child. N Viola Snyder Mrs. A. F. Parer. Mrs George Rawley' Mrs Marion Rob.llard
 1 special guest af the occasion was Mis- Sarah Addison of Hartford, a representative If the state health de- partmeut
 Removed November l
 The ouart ars If the Rel Cross nurs- iae service 4r the building on Front street were abandoned the first of the month. The new quarters are n a first floor mil tenement in what was formerly known as Ballou.s Ail- laee. just north of Providence street. in the heart of Puiuam,s tes tile center. There are four rooms in= eIuding a kitchen. Miss Wells office, A small bed room. and waiting and reception room The furniture is at traefive and the rooms are hght and airy. Scrim curtains are at the wln- dows and A neat sign on the outside of the house informs the nassersoY that this is the Red Cross Helath Cen tor.
 Miss We'll feels that the new loea- ton will advance the work the ser vice is doing Already women m tne n4lghbnrhaad have begun te drop in 10 consult the nurse and | Is hoped' within the near future. to hold met ines for mothers where a general dls- cussion of health problems may be had. These group discussions Witl include phases of home health hN- zane,
 While the Red Cross nursing sef. F#c.= Is patraa zed mostly by those who ssa a9f aT 3a pay for the services 1f q regis. red nlrse, the people of pfffa6l are 5sked 70 remember thai WdI 4t the call If everyone. JHaH. are E He eases where the ser 45qa af a HlHso ls wanted onse 5,..=z =ar perhaps less often, especial
 m fhe pE4aee eare of seme in*aiid .s #I.I perzaH Ia such case the Red
 ras distr uarse may be called m. Teera i faeaar fee for this ser Esa. as thefa s far all service. but aaua arr aHHea away because unable "a pay the charge
Putnam patriot., 1927-11-17
RIVER GIVES UP BUT ONE
 VICTIM OF AUTO PLUNGE
NEITHER BODY NOR IDENTITY OF COMPANION OF JEROME SHELDON, DROWNED AT WiISONvILLE
 THURSDAY HAVE BEEN DISCOVERED
The Maanext Be Drawn Down saturday-Body Believed
 Down Stream

The red danger signal of an auto mobile taa light seen burning twenty feea below the water line in the faaaexit river near the mil dam in R aville. Iast Friday morning, led
 he discovery of tragedy of the nigh and f6a finding of the dead body 4f Jerome Idaa. of Water town Mas. formerly ef thls city Large stene= aH ttIa rvHr bank, nov
 from where eHas mad guarded the roadway. and fakea free rails iy- jag nearby uare saaes of the HaHhUas rf made tz night flaHge iu-a taa water carry ing Sheldon and f aHather, to 5iaath
 F9llowing the 5lseaeers 4 the ear Ir the water the stHfe police at the IEaieizon barraeks Wfre notified and officers were dispatched 10 the scene. When the car. an Esseg coach. vas pulled iron the river. Coroner Arthur C B1u was notified Upon his arriv= al he favr permission Tor the removal of the body to the undertaking rooms of \. Gilman & Co this city.
 h the automobile were found art cles that led to the belief that there was another occupant of the ear when if made its plunge. On the rear seat was found a weman's hat and pocket book also small base bal and bottle partly filed with milk
 Lived In Putnam
 The dead man was the son of Byron " Sheldon, who formerly had car riage building and painting shop in Putnam. Mr. Sheldon died at his home on Farrows street some years ago and the family left Putnam The property left by Mr Sheldon wa placed in the hands of r ". Seward af this city to sell and the sale was t was in connection Hs if the ale that young Sheldon came sa Putnam last Thursday afternoon .4 zee Nh. Seward The state police ...z5a9ared this fact through papers faaHd in Sheldon pockets and gues
Putnam patriot., 1927-11-17

If you want a Turkey for Thanksgiving, give us call tor our prices or Tel. 267-2. BROS. & SON
Putnam patriot., 1927-11-17
WEDDINGS
Mareau-RobiIlard

Relatives and friends gathered at St Mary's church at nine o'clock Monday morning Go witness the mar riage of William Mageau and Miss Emma Robillard. both of Putnam. The wedding ceremony was performed by Rev. Arthur Routhier. who was also celebrant of the nupital mass Miss Fabiola Sponeey was the bridesmaid, and Theodore Mageau. cousin of the bridegroom, was best man
 Following the mass a reception was held in St Jeans hall There was n program of music and q luncheon was served The couple received many pretty and useful presents. Mrs. Al dea St. Marie. a sister of the bride. WAS hostess.
 Mir. and Mrs. MaReau left later iH the day for q wedding trip which will include New Bedford and other plac es. Upon their return they will reside on Ballou street.
Putnam patriot., 1927-11-17
POMFRET CENTER

Mrs F. \. Searles and son Robert are pending a few days with her mother in New Haven. Conn.
 Mr. and Mrs. Walter r. Reade daughters Alice and Laura of New Haven spent the weekend with Miss Edwin T. White.
 Mrs F.. Newton Searles IS attend ing Us q delegate The Eastern States Farmers Exchange Feed Conference al Springfield, Mass.
Putnam patriot., 1927-11-17
REPUBLICANS ARE ENDORSED
 NO CONF ST IN CITY ELECTION

fContiaed from page one) Marse. who made the nomination said T am fortunate in being able to nlace in nomination that hard work ing, conscientious public servant. Charles 1. Richard . The vote was unanimous.
 4 \ Brodeur nominated Warren $. Ames for alderman large saving "I nominate Warren :. Ames, faith ful servant af the city If Putnam m the past Unanimously nominated.
 Ray Busworth placed in nomination Charles II. Brown for city treasurer There were no other nominations and the Vote was unanimous
 Charles L. Torrey nominated Arehi- bald Macdonald. Jr "a faithful, eff eieat servant" for the office of tax collector No other nominations and ydfe unanimous.
 Judge Henry N Banuit nominated Eu5ius r Merriam for audi " and Leo Delsle nominated HermeH C. Carver far registrar. Both wote 9oml- nated by aeclamatinn.
 Tht nominees of ward eaucu as.a~i the appointment of ward committees were ratified.
 Democratic Caucus
 The democratic caucus was held Monday evening There were twenty men voters present and five women. Frederick Dumas, chairman of the democratic city committee. read the cal John ]. McGarry was elected chairman and George Potvin, clerk.
 The chair stated that Eugene Dumas had asked to be given the floor and that if there was no objection the request would be granted.
 Mir Dumas arose in the back of the hall He said that it seemed to him that the democratic party is going backward That there is no enthu- siasm. The party seems satisfied with what the republicans do. You hear them say we can't do this and we cant do that" said Mir. Dumas. We cant fl we don't try. Why don't we nominate an at-large. The way look at it we don't want no mayor and alderman.at-large.
 Called To Order
 The gentleman who had the floor theH hranched into personal matters concerning the inside workings of the party. apparently. and was getting far from the purposes of the caucus when he Was brought to halt by the chair man At the same time city clerk, Thomas P. Ryan. called for point of order
 The chairman explained to MT. Du- 1aas that he was not talking on the matters for which the caucus was as- sembled and said that he was antiei- pating what was to come. lie was told that when the nominations were made he eeuld be heard on any mo- tioH put. This was the last word from Mir. Dumas.
 Endorsing BeGins
 The chairman then called for a nomination of candidate for mayor. There was a silence. No nominations were forthcoming. Alderman Dubois arose and said that there didn't seem to be anybody who wanted to nominate a mayor so he moved 10 en- dorse Charles A. Richard, "a man who is capable of filling the position and who has been doing it. He said he realized the members of the party are outnumbered two to one and can only hope to succeed if there is objection q the republican candidates. The mo- tion was seconded by City Clerk Ryan and unanimously voted by ae-
Putnam patriot., 1927-11-17
CbevTSay
THAT


 Republican polls are tickled with the political situation THAT
 What's the use of holding an elee- ton anyway THAT
 After the first meeting in January if wi be Hizhonor Charles A. Rich ard THAT
 The water situation in some New England states has been more of a problem than Putnam is facing. THAT
 Toe much water is as dangerous as au inadequate supply. THAT
 Ne learn that whole police force Ret lost n#eur crooked business sec tian THAT
 The ely fuest turned south while the parade turned north THAT
 Th9 found iheH ves ali alone H tHion S4uare. THAT
 Tdeg bind h. re f tbe parade as the nsrad eaae 8e ress. THAT
 The Vets of FaeHe Wars male aa excellent showing. THAT
 Pete Dumas and b baton were much up in the air. THAT
 John will he the Dean of the come mon council next year. THAT
 The first dog show was WOW. THAT
 There will be no satisfaction get ting q Thanksgiving dinner over the radio. THAT
 Capt. Bill and sergt George are not anxious to become after dinner speakers. THAT
 Last summers dandelions are now being drunk. THAT
 Christmas club members are now THAT
 You can get bit of easy money thinking of a name for ice cream, THAT
 We expect 10 get mail at the same old place for some moths to come. THAT
 Tom helped put the noise out of Putnam THAT
 II costs money Co keep automo- hiles and auto fire trucks in repair
Smyrna times., 1927-08-17
.D0WN-STATE MOTORISTS FAVOR
WILMINGTON BOULEVARD PLAN
FEEL 1T WILL GREATLY FACILI-
TATE TRAFFIC IN THAT CITY
Northeast Boulevard Would Divert
the Thru Trucks to Philadelphia
and New York from City Traffic

Down state motorists are much in
terested in the discussion going on in
Wilmington circles over the North
east Boulevard plan, which some want
removed from the map for further
consideration. This Boulevard was
placed on the Wilmington map in 1922
by resolution and under present plans
is to extend from Eleventh and
Church strets to Fourteenth and
Thatcher streets, to Twenty-second
and Claymont streets and thence to
city line Gerrish Gassaway, man
ager of the Wilmington Chamber of
Commerce, voices down state senti-
ment in his feeling that the boulevard
would enhance the traffic conditions
by removing the heavy truck travel
from the main business sections of
the city of Wilmington and facilitate
traffic from the Peninsula to and from
Wilmington and Philadelphia markets
Mr.. Gassaway requested the directors
to delay action for at least four weeks
to enable the chamber to make sur
vey, and be ready to present its plans
and reasons substantiating its pro
test. Supporting the Chamber of
Commerce request for delay, COM
munication from Frank ". dupont,
president of the State Highway Com
mission, was received by the directors
protesting the abandonment of this
new boulevard. Mr.. dupont in his
communication, said, 81 think it is
too bad if this resolution is passed,
and while think the citizens are per
fectly right in their position, l be-
lieve that the land can never be ac-
quired any cheaper than at present,
and that it would be good judgment
on the part of the city to acquire the
land. necessary for the boulevard at
this time" Action has now been de-
ferred until Tuesday, September 33,
by motion of Director Charles For
wood, because of an unexpected storm
of opposition to its removal. How
ever Wilmington is not near so bad as
Chester. If wider and straighter
boulevard could be had all the way
from Delaware to Philadelphia il
would be most welcome not only to
motorists but to shippers of fruit and
produce to the city markets.
Smyrna times., 1927-08-17
STATE GETS GOVERNMENT SITE
Government Will Cede so Acres, With
Buildings Worth $4,000 At Lewse
May be Camp of National Guard

The State of Delaware will soon re
ceive from the Federal government
a tract of about sixty acres of land
on the Delaware Bay, mile from
Lewes, upon which several valuable
buildings are erected. The land was
ceded to the government by the State
about two decades ago for use as a
quarantine station for ships coming
up the Delaware River from the Del
aware Bay and Atlantic Ocean. AT
ter it obtained the tract the govern
ment constructed large barracks, an
electric lighting plant, houses, stables
and garages. 1t is estimated that the
buildings today would cost more than
$4,000 to replace. When the land
was ceded to the government there
were no buildings upon it. Governor
Robinson said Saturday he had been
advised by the government that in
view Of the fact the quarantine sta
ton has been abandoned, it is desired
to turn the land back to the state.
The executive was requested to in
form the government whether he de-
sired having the buildings torn down
and removed The Governor visited
the tract. His inspection led him TO
inform the government that he de-
sires that the buildings remain. The
formal transfer Of the land back to
the state will be made within few
days. In the near future Adjutant
General ]. Austin Ellison will inspect
the tract and buildings to see if it
would not be possible to use it as a
camp site for the Delaware National
Guard. The State Public Lands Com
mission, which will control the old
quarantine tract which was abandon
ed by the government as quarantine
station about ten years ago, has al
ready turned over to the National
Guard a large tract Of land near Beth
any Beach for use as a camp. The
War Department soon will erect build
ings upon this tract for use Of the
guardsmen. If the quarantine tract
is found to be suitable for use as a
camp site or an auxiliary camp, the
Bethany Beach camp site will not be
abandoned, the Governor explained,
stating that we've gone to far with
it to give it up" He said that the
only objection to the quarantine tract
as camp would be the fact tnat the
guard could not use their anti-aircraft
guns because of traffic in the Della
ware Bay. The big guns can be used
at the Bethany Beach site. "The
State is lucky in having the old quar-
antine tract turned back to it with all
those buildings on it, said the Gov
ernor." The buildings are in good
state of repair, although they may
need repainting. Well find some
good use for it, sooner or later" The
barracks on the tract, the Governor
said, have a capacity of about 500
persons.
Smyrna times., 1927-08-17
PROSPECT is GOOD FOR GAME
Blackbird Farmers Think New Law is
Largely Responsible for Increase
All Kinds of Game Plentiful

Squirrels seem more plentiful in
this section this season than for many
years. Already many farmers report
large numbers of squirrels invading
their acreage of sugar corn. These
appear tanner this year than ever be-
fore. Some appear to be so tame that
persons can walk up to within a short
distance of them before they become
frightened away. The game law
passed at the last session of the leg
islature which changed the open sea-
son for hunting squirrels from Sep
tember Is to November Is is expected
to greatly aid the future supply of
this game because in former years un-
der the old open season law many of
the old squirrels were killed by hunt
ers while their young was still in their
nests. This caused many of the young
squirrels to perish from want of food.
The open season being later now, ex-
perienced hunters claim will enable
the late litters of young squirrels to
grow to some size and also enable the
squirrels to be in better condition
from feeding on the autumn crops of
various kinds of nuts. Quail seem to
be very plentiful also. Many large
coveys of these birds are seen daily in
this section. The young birds now ap-
pear to be about half grown and in
some instances from 20 to 80 can be
counted in covey. These birds are
now found feeding in the wheat stub
BILE fields. Woodcock and plover also
seem to be very plentiful in the low
lands. The recent rainy period is also
thought to have been a great benefit
to rabbits as many are found in wheat
fields. Some are very small. Farm
ers and residents seem to have been
more careful this summer to keep
their dogs from running at large and
the new dog law compelling persons
to have their dogs registered seem to
have been largely in protection Of the
young rabbits, as many were killed
while in their burrows in former
years.
Smyrna times., 1927-08-17
DELAWARE CITY, LIKE SMYRNA,
TO LOSE ITS PASSENGER TR|AN
RAILROAD COMPANY WILL TAKE
TRAIN OFF NEWARK BRANCH
Diminishing Patronage Assigned as
Cause for Drastic Action-Bus Ser
vice to Wilmington Will Develop

Delaware City, like Smyrna, is soon
to lose its Railroad Passenger Train
Service. If present plans are carried
out, the Pennsylvania Railroad Com
pany will discontinue the passenger
and express service between Newark,
Porter Station and Delaware City on
September 25. This intention of the
railroad company was expressed in a
letter recently sent to Mayor George
n. Bright at Delaware City, by W.
NJ. Wardrop, general manager Of the
Southern General Division. The let
ter to the Mayor says: "Will you
please see our letter of February 18th,
1926, addressed to you on the matter
Of discontinuing passenger service on
the Newark-Delaware City branch.
During the past eighteen months
which have intervened since our con
sideration OF this question, the service
has been continued with the substi-
tuition Of a gas car for the steam train
employed at that time. The patron
age of this service has gradually di-
minished until we now feel justified in
taking the position that there no
longer remains a public necessity to
be performed. In keeping, therefore,
with the spirit of our letter above
mentioned, this is to advise you that
we will withdraw passenger train ser
vice between Newark and Delaware
City on September 25th. Carload and
L. G. L. freight service will continue
to be performed and there will con
tinue to be a freight agent at Della
ware City," Gradual diminishing pa
tronage during the past seven OF eight
years, due to good roads and automo-
biles, to say nothing of bus lines, is
responsible for the removal of the
passenger service. The railroad COM
pany has maintained for some time
that the passenger end of the local
business has been operated at loss.
When the gas driven car was taken
off the Smyrna Clayton Branch Rail-
way, it was put on the Delaware City
Porter Line and even the reduced OPP
Grating expenses this brought about
over the steam line, failed to make it
profitable to the Railroad Company.
In view Of the discontinuing Of the
passenger service between Delaware
City and Porters, the y. S. Postofice
Department is making arrangements
to transport mail to Delaware City by
motor truck from Wilmington. I'M
petus will be given to bus and ex-
press service between Delaware City
and Wilmington.
Smyrna times., 1927-08-17
APPLE GRADING PROFITABLE
Bureau of Markets is Much Pleased
With Operation of the New Law


W.T.. Derickson, Bureau of Markets
of Delaware, in reviewing the ship
ment of apples for the past six or
eight weeks in central and lower Del
aware, states that between six hun
dred and fifty and seven hundred cars
of apples have been examined by gov
ernment inspectors under the new law
passed by the last Delaware Legisla-
ture, requiring inspection and mark
ing Of packages. He also states that
not for many years, have early Della
ware apples brought such good prices
as this year, the best varieties bring
ing from $3.50 to 8 per bushel basket
while the poorer grades have brought
from 81 per bushel to 1925. The ap-
pie season has been the best for many
years. Canteloupes are the chief
fruit now being shipped from the low
er part of the State, they being ship
ped by the truck loads and carloads
each day. Prices are reported very
good and the crop exceedingly large.
Peaches are reported to be of excel
lent quality and while no bumper crop
is expected, the shipments are expect
ed to be heavy beginning with next
week Sweet potatoes will soon be
ready for digging and shipping. A
bumper crop is expected in lower Kent
county, where the major part of the
sweet potatoes come from. Reports
from Sussex county also show an an
ticipated heavy crop of sweet pota
toes.