davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Putnam patriot., 1927-01-07
PUTNAM MOURNS DEATH
 OF WALTER J. BARTLETT
Citizen and Business Man of B Years Gave Valued Public
 Service
End Game Suddenly But Peacefully,
 Funeral Wednesday Afternoon

Business men. professional men, farmers from the outlying districts, people from all walks of life. gathered at the Second Congregational church Wednesday afternoon, for the funeral of Walter ! Bartlett. whose sudden death Sunday morning shocked and saddened the community where he has been a leading business man and citi- zen for the past thirty-twe years. All bushes was suspended from two to three o'clock. the hour of the funeral
 The service was conducted by the Rev. James F. English. pastor of the church. assisted by Rev. Simeon F. Cozad of Mansfield. Mass. whom Mr. English succeeded us pastor here. The Lotus Male Quartet of Boston, mem bers of which were known personally to Mir. Bartlett, sang Tell Me the Story of Jesus" and ''lu the Garden. two favorite hymns of Mr Bartlett, hymns that he often remarked should be sung oftener.
 The easket and front of the altar were banked solidly with beautiful flowers. The bearers were William F.. Wheaton, Silas Nj. Wheelock. An drew Y. Frost. Ralph F. Thurston. A Newton Vaughn. and Fred Prince. Ebert C. Kinney. Howard C. Brad ford. C. Dwight Sharpe, J. Richard Carpenter. F. W. Seward. Ralph Booth, Jacob Albert, Albert Owler. all of Putnam. and Henry Lyon of Nor wich. were ushers. Burial Was m Grove Street cemetery.
 A Shock and Sorrow
 No death in Putnam in some years has caused such a shock and sorrow as the sudden death 0f Mir Bartlett Tie sad came about eight o'clock ln the morning and news of t soon spread throughout the city. ln some quar= ters it was mol credited and there were many telephone calls t0 verify what many people at first considered fHl=e rnmor. This was due in part Io Che fact that Sir Bartlett; was in his store all day Friday, and appeared in excel leut health
 Mr Bartlett put in hard day at his store the day before New AeaH and New Years eye suffered a severe attack pf indigpstlan On account df the attack he was not awakened New ear morning Employes of the store gathered to take inventory and had t completed Nhn Mr. Bartlett appeared. He said that he was feeling better than he had felt in long time and wished them all Happy New Year. evidencing pleasure that they had gone ahead without him and fin ished the annual task of stock taking.
 MT Bartlett spent New Years Day quietly at home. Once or twice he said that he felt tired. Toward eve ming he went to Thompson with his family and made short call.
 Last Hours Spent Reading
 Before retiring for the night MT Bartlett selected book to read The book. The Keeper of the Door. was found in his chair with a page turned
Putnam patriot., 1927-01-07

Former Fire Chief Joseph H. May nard. for many years resident of Putnam. and Mrs Maynard. observed their golden wedding anniversary al their home on Bullock street. New Years Day.
 Mir. Maynard and Mrs. Maynard. who was Miss Martha Beaudry. were were married in Putnam January |, lsef' bv the Rev. Fr. Eugene Nygen. for many years beloved pastor of NJ Narv's parish. The wedding and run.ial mass were celebrated Tn the ola St Mary,s church. destroyed ny fire years ago. which stood on the site of the present church. ~ L.
 Following their marriage they be can housekeeping in the home they now oeeupv. and both are known to wide circle of friends and acquaintance es both of the older and more recent residents of Putnam. MT. and Mrs. Maynard are members of St. Mary church and are highly esteemed and respected by all who know them.
 Born In Canada
 Mir. Maynard was born in Canada seventv-fve years ago. When ne was fourteen years old the family came to the United States. locating in Daniel son. Tn 1875 they cane to Putnam. MT. Maynard learned the painters trade and was in business here many years.
 Mir. Maynard joined the fire depart ment and gave excellent service for mare than twenty years. He was a fearless fire fighter and would never send one of his men into a danger where he wanld mt ea himself. in recognition of his faithful and fear less service he was made chief of the
Putnam patriot., 1927-01-07
APPOINT COMMITTEES
St. mary's Welfare Council Meets
 In K. of C Han

At meeting of St Mary's Well fare Council held in K. of C. Hall Monday night the various commit tees were appointed by the chairman of the council. Ada t Maynard, as follows; Family welfare committee. Beatrice MeHard, chairman, Mrs AL viu LcGlair, garment committee, Mrs M. keefe. chairman and Mrs. J. 4. F. tTene; .mmigratlan committee, Mrs. Tnrrcy chairman; big sister committee. Mrs. i Hontyiic. chair man; flower and sick committee Miss Marietta Gordon, chairman; enter tainment committee. Mrs. l l3zotte. chairman, Mrs. 4 Parent; afternoon whist committee. Mrs Henry Benoit, chairman, Mrs. Eugene Mignault. Mrs Alvin LeClair Mrs. Rene Parent, Mrs. Arthur Renshaw, Mrs Phaueuf. drs. Stett Macdonald, Mrs kane. Mrs Armand MOntville Mrs. Arthur Maynard. Mrs M Beauregard, Miss Nellie Lewis. publicity committee, Miss Katherine Byrne.
 Through the courtesy of Miss Katherine Byrne of the Byrne Co.,, the garmenf committee and workers will meet at the store every Wednes- day evening at o'clock to sew and make garments for the poor.
 The treasurer reports as charities for needy families for the year end ing Jan. l. 1927, groceries, S207.42 shoes and clothing. sls4 59, medicine and drugs, $100O, milk, sl9.9S.
 The Council have planned many activities for the winter and hope for the cooperation of <l its mem
Putnam patriot., 1927-01-07

down to mark the place where he stop ped reading. As he had read con siderable number of pages it is thought that he read to a late hour.
 In the morning one of his daughters was attracted by his coughing and then by his peculiar breathing. Mrs. Bartlett was called and his appear ance alarmed her A doctor was sum moned. but when he arrived Mr Bart lett was beyond human aid. Death was due to an attack of acute indiges- ton which brought on an acute heart attack
 So quietly did death overtake Mr. Bartlett that his wife and daughters at his bedside did mol realize the mo ment of the end Ono of the daughters hes8aght him ta hold un as the doe taH would arrive iu q few minutes. Mrs. Bartlett thought he understood and tried t0 smile. but his eyes te- maEned closed and he mude no sound Although most untimely t Was a peaceful ending and one that Mr Bart leu had wished might be his.
 Nr Bartlett adopted motto for hiz 6IsHas# aud for his life Ser vice The sHrg Ia day be hsed be Was ezIne ea=b F. man sg'#5 bud Iuzt hs position iu nearby town. lt seemed ta W8rs hm somewhat and WhtH be Was fHman trated AIlb for taking the natter 70 seriously he re- piled "Yez. tat thr nan is married and has two lit1ie children In this lttle incident portrayed the life of Mr Bal lett Service n that was a word he loved Co dwell upon lie would often say tu members of his family. We must give service. mean ing not only in business affairs but in the everyday affairs To strive tn serve others was his noble purpose in life
 Appeared unduly Tired
 While he looked robust and in per feet physical condition. those close to Mr Bartlett could tell by his actions that he often felt unduly tired On account of this. at ene time and an-
 Continued on Page Tenl
Putnam patriot., 1927-01-07
Appeared unduly Tired
JUDGE H. N. BENOIT
Oath Administered Wednesday As Last Official Act of
 Judge Flagg

Without osteutatioB or ceremony of any kind Henry N Bcn1t. elected u4ge of the Putnam probate district Ha Sovembe assumed bls office Wednesday morning
 Mir Ben1lt went Co the office of r zaaHie .ue bAsl1 Fafe. ta clock and Judge Flags aama ter cd the oalh of office to bia uceessof. There was n0 one present except thc retiring judge and the incoming judge and cl TX u Judge FlaeR's office
 Jua Benoit 0iIi. for the present at least. use the same oihc in the municipal building as that occupied by the seiecimcn for holding his court This office IS on the second floor in the renr.
Putnam patriot., 1927-01-07
GEORGE BRUNNELL DIES
 SELECTMAN OF WEBSTER

George BruuneH 60. spiectmau uf Webster for She past sixteen years. former member of Putnam Lodge cf Els and well known tn Putnam.
 5= Ht h home in Webster. Wednts- da4 morning, He Was born in St CeaaiH. F. e. November I. ls66 \ Wfa and tdrea brothers survive The funeral service was held at 70 o'- clock tds morning from Sacred Heart church while ali business in Webster was suspended
Putnam patriot., 1927-01-07
Verdict Greeted With Cheers and All Present Enjoyed
 Excellent Supper
K. of (. Stage Interesting New Year.
 Eve Evsal

Members of the Knights of Col ambus held open house in their rooms on Front street, New Years eve. and welcomed 1927 in fitting manner. The feature of the evening was a mock trial and member. charged with misdemeanor. was found moi guilty by jury of his peers.
 Joseph Bove was the prisoner af tne bar. He did not appear to taks. ms predieament seriously. feeling com. ildent that the jury would aeauit him Fart of this confidence was due to tbs Tact that able counsel representa6 nm His rights were well looked af tef by James Rice and Lawrence Phaneuf. ''e'
 Qn the other side, representing the rights of the club members. was John iiokaf. whose summation after the evidence was ia vas a r.asterfs;l mi. sisess, although it must be admitted that he indulged in number of scath ing personalities ~
Putnam patriot., 1927-01-07
JURORS DRAWN
Following Will Serve at January Ses-
 sion Superior Criminal Court

Wednesday morning in the pres ence of Judge Earnest Simpson. the jury was drawn for service at the present criminal term of the Windham County Superior Court The names taken from the jury box were as fol- lows:
 Windham. George 4. Cook, John C. Rarstow; Putnam Godias Rivard Roy r. Shippee. Ashford. Everett L. Cush- man. Brooklyn Homer C. Beeeher William Ii Brown Canterbury, An drew r I Clarke. William Robinson Chaplin Prank F. Platt; Eastford. Charles Tatem: Hampten Arthur E. Paarle KfiTrelv. Walter E Andef som. Everett T TlGHehast Plain field Irsins E Barber Irving F Pal mer. Pemfret. ". F Johnson Clifford s. BoweHs Scotland Luther E. \ h- lev. Sterling. Charles Gardner; Thompson. William E Jennings ffmus Erickson. Wood William E teH- brooks. Charles Anderson
Putnam patriot., 1927-01-07
OLD FIRE FIGHTER
 MARRIED FIFTY YEARS
FORMER CHIEF OF PUTNAM FIRE DEPARTMENT, JOSEPH MAYNARD, AND MRS. MAYNARD, OBSERVE
 GOLDEN WEDDING ANNIVERSARY
Late Fr. Eugene vgen Celebrated Nupal Mass In Old
 Mary's Church

derartmeut. a position he held fire 1912 to 1916. He is the oldest veterI fireman in point of service in the eli
 Mrs. Maynard was also born in Ci ada. but when she was but five vei old the family located in St. Albal Vt In 1874 they came to Putna where her father was a fancy boot q shoe worker. While MT. Maynard seventy-five years of age and N Maynard seventy-one. both are enf ing good health.
 Presentations Made
 At ane o'clock in the afternoa a turkey dinner was served Whenhe honored guests of the occasion bee1e seated at the table their little grid daughter Beatrice Maynard. prest. ed. on behalf of all. huge bouqutof yellow carnations to Grandma Ny nard. while Richard Lereau. granpn, presented Grandpa Maynard a rse of gold Words of the presenpon were read by a son. Arthur May1rd.
 The dining room and living Pom were prettily decorated with cutlow- CTS of yellow and gold Those pfent were the seven children and theiram- lilies. including the following
 The Family Gathering
 Mir. and Mrs. Eugene Ga.her daughter Rita. sons Herbert. Tmard and Clarence and wife. East lrovi= dencc: Mr. and Mrs. 4. \. Treau. sons Paul and Richard, MedfoF Mr. and Mrs Laodore Maynard aud1fant son Donald Medford; Mr a1 Mrs. Arthur ] Maynard and son lhllin; Mr. and Mrs. Philip Mavuai. Mr. and Mrs Wiifred Maynard. d'ghter Berniee son Walter. Miss Ida E all of Putnam
Putnam patriot., 1927-01-07
GRATEFUL AT TOWN FARM
Family In Chsrri Appreciate 1houghtfulness al Christmas Time

T
 1houghtfulaess al Christmaa Time
 Christmas at the Putnam town farm was one of the most enjoyable ever had there In appreciation of this the family in charge of the farm ac- knowledge with appreciation the many kind and thoughtful acts that made 1t possible
 They are especially grateful te Put nam Lodge of Elks for the fine turkey dinner to Mrs Burton's class of the Methodist church for their gifts. to Mrs. Warmers class of the Congrega= tional church for candy Also to the Sunnyside Club of the Baptist church for their basket for each one To che clerks of the Byrne Company storc and to Miss Byrne for their presents and their gifts of fruit and candy To St Mary's Welfare Council for their gift of fruit. and to Fr Routhier for his gift
 Mrs. Hill. matron. who has been ill for some time. also expresses her per soual appreciation for the many per oHal greetings and gifts sent Co her
Putnam patriot., 1927-01-07
DAUGHTER OF MIR. AND RS.
 ARTHUR F. SMITH ENAGED

Announcement has been mqa of the eua9rement of Miss Pfisei Aiiea Smith. daughter of Mr. and Hrs Ar- th8f E smith. Seward stres to Mr. Stanley Irving Freeman. of hston
 Miss Smith received hf degree from Simmons College. Iftan. in 1923. and is now tecbnicin in the Of immunologi at the Evans Memorial.
 Mr. Freeman is a erndt#e of the Bentley School of Accountit apd has been with Kidder. Peabody& Co of Boston for several years.
Putnam patriot., 1927-01-07
FIRE ALARM BUT NO
 FIRE COULD BE FOUND

A fire alarm was ruBg ia Wednesday evening from bex 36. Providence street nsar Bloom Manufacturing Company When the fire department irrived they could mol locate any fire. Whether t was a false alarm or whether seme one saw sparks from 2 chimney and became excited k not known.
 The first alarm of the year was that of Sunday night for the ehir- ney fire in the Putnam Woolen Com pany's village.
Putnam patriot., 1927-01-07
MRS. MARY WEAVER REAM
 MARRIES NEWELL WEED

HannMrs Mary Weaver Ream. former
 of Louis Marshall Ream of mpson. and Newell Weed. who has easaheuh several summers in Pomfret. ,,,,. n parried in New York City just hiAs io fhristmas Mir and Mrs Weed
 - ntly for a wedding trip on a
 E, South America
Putnam patriot., 1927-01-07
DIES IN WORCESTER

Mrs. Lydia J Murray. widow of the late J Henry Murray. for many years residents of West Woodstock. died ai the home of her daughter in Wot cester. Thursday The body was brought to Putnam where a funeral will be held in the undertaking rooms of Smith & Walker. Saturday. fol lowed by burial in the Aldrich ceme tery. Woodstock. Mrs. Murray Is sur vived by two daughters
Putnam patriot., 1927-01-07
NO NEW YEARS
 BABY BORN HERE

As far as The Patriot is able to learn no New Years baby was born in Putnam The first child born th,s year to Putnam parents was the son of Mir and Mrs. s. F. Watson. bor ! in d Worcester hospital. Sunday, January 2 The first 1927 arrival was (. lusty voungster weighing l-z pounds.
Putnam patriot., 1927-01-07
" R C. NOTE

The W. R. c. will holdlts regular meeting next Tuesday aftrnoou, but as several of the officers al ill the in stallation has been nostoned until the fourth Tuesday, Janury 25.
 Miss Blanche NJ. La Gtndeur who was stricken with iilnossb week ago today, is much improved.
Putnam patriot., 1927-01-07

Mrs Charles F.. Belair and family nf Mechanicsviile entertained at 6 New Years dinner Mr and Mrs Joseph Belair and family, Mr and Mrs Peter F. Belair and family. Jos eph Bousquet of Webster, Mir. and Mrs Fred Corcoran of North Adams Mass. Miss Edna St Onge and Peter St Onge.
Putnam patriot., 1927-01-07
JOE BOVE FOUND NOT
 GUILTY IN MOCK TRIAf

excused so the sheriff was commando cd to summon another taleSman. He found James Charron with nothing on his mind but his hat and he was nut nnto the box and accepted by the court and council and fesa5,,,r, of fns jury, Henry N. Benoit.
 With the jury panel full aeain the tiial proceeded. While fine faaf. were #featss against the accused as eye witnesses testified Co seeing hin, tn Union block across the wav wilh deck of cards hidden beneath NJ coat, 2 number of substantial eharac- ter witnesses testified that thev sad known the prisoner fran. forty te sftw years and he had always borne 4 good reputation.
 
 Not Guilty a. chars&d
 The jury was out less thaA half an hour when the twelve good Aasn ana true filed back into the court Ioon, Y. look upon the prisoner still c4nfdent of aequittal. The foreman aImitteS that there had been hard fourht battle m the jury room befdAe an agreement could be reached blf gai3 that t had finally hae. s..a.n iiisnaa and Ff4ftdsstsfaat - K
Putnam patriot., 1927-01-07
Trade Sch.

Trade Sch
 On Wed 5. the Sta the putna team for years. In the high s but lately so great.
 On Wedn boys seemed the High sch, their usual f' Jarl was the
 HaNN
New Britain herald., 1927-03-18

John Drummond of 3oG Chestnut street has returned home from the New Britain General hospital where he underwent an operation.
 Very smart exclusive spring hats at French Hat Shoppe, F. R. Arcad. -adyt.
 Joseph Pandolfo of 322 High street reported to the police today the theft of a spare tire from his automobile, which was parked in the rear Of Adkins Printing Co. on Church street.
 State tournament. Casino Alleys tonight t-Advt.
 Rita Catherine McGrail, daughter Of Mir. and Mrs. Joseph \. McGrail Of 32 West Pearl street. has been elected vice president Of the fourth year class at Mt. &. Joseph's acad- cmy, Hamilton Heights.
 Lake Pocotopaug Bungalow sites.
New Britain herald., 1927-03-18

these associations could not be blamed on Sapiro although he had appointed them. Reed declared h" was showing that Sapiros claims Of success for his organizations wcr" not true. that the men he chose were not efficient.
 Judge Raymond said he could moi be bothered any more on arguments as 10 the pormissibility of points raised in the opening statements.
 The senator continued only to be interrupted again by Gallagher, that the inner workings Of tn" asso- ciarions had nothing 70 do with Sapiro. Reed said the connection was that Sapiro was instrumental in starting q nov" 10 oust Judge Wlsh oe san Jose from the board of directors when he attempted an investigation.
 Welsh had to go 10 court, Reed said, 10 gain reinstatement.
 Constant clashes continued be- tween Reed and Gallagher. who feared. he said, the jury might be undUy affected ly the statements of tho defense attorney. Although there seemed little in the long pe- rusal to interest the crowded court room no one left. The frequent in terruptions seemed to worry the senator who was anxious 10 leave this afternoon for Washington where he had called a meeting o' inc senate investigation committee
 "We will show you" said Soma tor Reed, that contracts made be- tween the Idaho Potato Growers association. formed by Sapiro, and Well and Zucllcrman, commission merchants of S@n Francisco, were highly profitable to the merchants. This contract was practically forced onto the growers. W" will show that Sapiro and his associates were paid highly for representing the commission firm.
 'In 1922 Sapiro went into Colo rado 10 organize the local potato growers association. declaring any fee would be sufficient. He was as eoCiated in the work with Morti- mer Stone although the Colorado people preferred to have Ston" handle the plan. Stone and Sapro
New Britain herald., 1927-03-18

split the organization fees, it being Sapiro's idea 10 unite the local bodies. contracts were again form"I with the san Francisco commission house"
 As the court recessed it appear d that Senator Reed would not be able 10 complete his statement be- fore adjournment this evening.
 Although Sapiro represented that any fee would he acceptable he asked sI0.000 later for organiza- ton fees from the Colorado potato growers and by going 10 court he finally obtained sG.00G and costs,' said Mir. Reed. Prom the Oregon fruit growers he asked Slo.oGo and got s5.000. The exchange had a very prccarious existence and final ly ceased 10 exist. warehouses be- ing sold at q great sacrifice.
 "Of the Dark Tobacco associa- tion formed by Mr. Sapiro, fees Of S3o.Ooo were received by the or ganizer.
 Tn 1025-c4-c5 the growers had not received full payments for products althou2sl growers on open markets had received cash. The growers at tha. time were almost at the point Of starvation. They asked that they be permitted 10 sell on the open market and that Sapiro be removed as legal adviser. "Sapiro got out an injunction 10
 
 tobacco 10 the open market and got q judgment of , cents q pound on all tobacco sold on the open market. The deliveries of the as sociation had dropped from 175,- 900. 900 pounds to less than 100000. salary. expenses also amounted to $15. .o0n alone The annual eX- penses Of the association not count ing labor were S14o.pn0. The asso- citation dumped on the market %o.- oo0. 900 pounds Of tobacco at less | than 1o cents q pound.
 "Sapiro received from the Dark Tobacco association $22.S50. The i treasurer received sH,Goo a year. the secretary about $3,o"0. Tn Maine he received slIoo0 i for organizing a cooperative, A po- tato cooperative in Minneapolis, organized by Mr. Sapiro. sold quantity of potatoes for 13 1-2 cents q pound when they should have brought % cents.' 1 The senator was hurrying 10 complete his statement and jump | ing from one state to another. h. terrupted by Gallagher, he snapped, T can make my point clear in half the time you can make your objection"
New Britain herald., 1927-03-18
City Items

IIoW&rth vs. Rooney, Casino Al leys toMight-Advt.
 New Britain lodge. E. r. o. E., met last evening at the Elks hom" on Washington street 10 transact regular business. The committe" arranging for the observance ot the anniversary of the lodge reported that the celebration would be held at the home on Tuesday, March %. Details will he perfected during the next few weeks.
 Tasty sandwiches. Packard Druf, advt.
 The action Of 4. niFranceSco against the American Express Co.,. has been withdrawn from city court. Hungorford & SaXe represented the plaintiff and A. C. and \. s. Bill or Hartford were counsel for the de fendant.
 Home made clam chowder Friday. Crowcll's or Packard Drug-advt.
 El@crt Politis and Howard Belser, students at Fordham college. are spending few days at their homes in this city.
 Lake Pocotopaug Bungalow sites. Come and sec them Sunday. An colo Paon"ssa -advt.