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Putnam patriot., 1927-03-18
VICTIM OF ACCIDENT
 DIES ON WAY TO PUTNAM

Wilfred Erie of Plainheld was plae- cd in a public service ear following an automobile accident, Sunday, in which his skull was fractured. A race with death to the Day Kimball Hos pital began. Death won. Erie was dead when taken into the hospital. The body was viewed by Coroner Arthur C. Bill of Danielson and Dr. F. A Morrell, medical examiner of Putnam, and permission was given for its removal
 The accident which caused the young mans death happened between Moosup and Central Village \ Ford touring car driven by Archie let
Putnam patriot., 1927-03-18
ANNUAL. MEETING
 FISH AND GAME CLUB

The annual meeting of the North eastern Connecticut Fish and Game Club will be held in Odd Fellows Hall. Monday evening. at eight o'clock Among the activities of thc club the past year was the appointment of g committee to purchase 2,00O bass te stock Crystal Lake on "a divide be tween two bodies of water if the com mjttee saw fit aprropriating S25 ta buy grain to feet the birds during the winter and ths releasing of 2ao pheas= ants The club also received 250 cans of trout which were released H brooks in Abingdon. Ramfret. hemn on. EasIfard. the Naad ,acks. sad sul nam.
Putnam patriot., 1927-03-18

reault of Plainfield was going down a hin when another ear sought Co pass it. Tetreault drove his car over the shoulder of the highway, lost control, and the rear end swung around and crashed into a pole. Erie, on the back seat. came in contact with the pole. the fractured skull resulting.
 \ doctor was called and the injured man Nas ordered to the hospital in Putnam. He was placed in public service car and the trip was begun. Life was extinct when the car reached Putnam. Others of the quartet in the ear were injured but not seriously. The driver was questioned at che state police barracks in Danielson but was not held The dead man leaves a wife and child.
Putnam patriot., 1927-03-18
RELIGIOUS SUBJECT IN
 FILM SUNDAY EVENING

"The Rich Young Ruler" film produced by the Religious Motion Pie. ture Foundation Service of New York will be shown at the Congregational church on Sunday evening This foun. dation is endeavoring ta meet the de msnd for motion picture interpreta- t.on of Biblical incidents, and has placed a number of films at the dis. p9saI of churches, Y. M- C. As. and schools. The service win be the eighth af the series of Twelve Friendly Eve nirps" that are being held Sunday eve niugs al seven oiclack.
Putnam patriot., 1927-03-18
COURSE IN MASONRY
 AT TRADE SCHOOL
Will Be Organized At Compile ton of New Addition In
 Near Future
Enrollments Are Now Being Received
 For the New Course

The Putnam State Trade school an nounces the establishment of q course in masonry in addition to the courses already organized. The new course is established partially in recognition ef a demand for t by young men in this vicinity. It is trade in which the demand for skilled workmen is constantly growing and in which, for the master of the art, there is excel lent remuneration.
 Thp Putnam State Trade school is one of q number Of such schools in the state organized and administered by the State Board of Education. With the completion of the present addition. fnr winch the town appropriated S25,- eco. fl k planned to add the new ma santS course to the present courses.
 The new course will include instruc HHaH lH the FHHla=is fhasaa at 5iiasaff= fe. < general outline of this course aili Include brief history of mason= ry, study nf materials. suitability of design for various types af Coustrue tIeH. bHsek ~6fb, bonds, soldier c1urs es. eaTH#Ias and artistic effects tton. lucee. groundwork. materials. and designs.
 in All Its Phases
 GHeH work Study of materf ais. mixtures. methods ef mixing. Wa. EeiFaoa9H# strengths. testing. spacI iieatieHs for various g4paa af canstruc tiou, staeeo. groundwork. matreials metAs3 If application. variety of Uf= fleets, clustering, study of materials various methods application, finishes che effects Mathematics and draw ing will also be a prominent part of this course.
 II is believed that a very definite contribution toward Che welfare of the young man interested in training and participation in the building trades can b. brought about through the inc troduction of this course iii Putnam Application for enrolment in this de. partment should be made at the school at an carly date
Putnam patriot., 1927-03-18
F OF A NOTES

Eight applications for membership were received at the meeting of Court City of Putnam r. of A., Tues day evening
 Twenty-Five members are planning to go To N5rwalk AHil 24 when a large class WHIl be initiated
 fhe following delegates to the cor venti0n af Norwich MuN II. have been chosen. First delegates. Eaelli Marion. alternate. Joseph Laf0f second delegate. William F HaHin# Ion. alternate. \ RobIt9iIle
Putnam patriot., 1927-03-18
MINISTRIES SCORE HIT
 IN DANIELsON THEATRE

The Community MHstrels of thi, city scored another hit. Thursday eve. ming, in the Orpheum Theatre. Dam ielson The company played to an au- dience that taxed the capacity of the theatre. and the show was received most enthusiastically. InterlocutoI Sid Marland was in fine voice and handled the situations in a masterful way. while the audience could not get enough of Kenneth Sharpe's song Where do you worka. John ?"
Putnam patriot., 1927-03-18
WOODSTOCK COUPLE
 MARRIED 50 YEARS AGO

teelingly, and a suitable poem was read by Ar Baker.
 There were many other presents. Cut flowers and potted plants were presented by the Community Club. La dies Aid Society, Christian Eudeavor Society. relatives and friends, the bright blossoms making the rooms very attractive
 Esteemed By All
 Mr. May. a lifelong resident of Woodstock. Mrs. May. fifty years a resident and coming from the adjoin- ing town of Pamfret, are known and esteemed by all of the toWnspeople. young and old They have entered into che social and civic life of the community Both have long been members of the Congregational church and active in church affairs. Both were charter members of the Com muuity Club and both are members of the Woodstock Agricultural Society. the Theft Detecting Society, and for years have been members of the Grange. Mir. May is the present town tax collector has represented his town in the legislature, and has held many important offices. Mrs. May is vice president of the Ladies Aid Society. member of Elizabeth Porter Putnam Chapter. D. A. R., member of the eX- eeutive board of the League of Wom- en Voters. and a director of the Nom- ans Board of the Day kimball Hos pital
 Theirs have been full and useful lives in the community. lives that have won for them not only the esteem and respect of their neighbors and fellow citizens but the love of the entire community goes out to them as they pass their fiftieth milestone in life's journey together. The greatest wish af all is that they may be spared for vearz t0 come and that all of that joy and satisfaction that comes from lives of kindness and consideration for oth- CTS may follow them through their de el4HHe E ars among those who kno" ard love them
 From 4 dining table decorated with yellow candies held in golden candle sucks cake and coffee were served che a5ast= The brides cake was the cen tHT decoration and Che center of attrac lien. Mes John Carlson and Ars Au tast GLa4son served.
 Born In East Woodstoek
 Chester Everett May was born iu East ' Haads1ack June 10. iS4s. He is zeugatiea af q family that traees -t= eeBcaiagf back to the mother coHn- frH before the landing of the Pilgrims ta John May. born in England in 15a0
 There was a succession of John Mays. one of them becoming the found ef of the family in this country. He
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Putnam patriot., 1927-03-18
ATTENDS CONCERT

Mrs Arthur Teurtellotte was in Worcester last week and on Wednea- day attended a concert given bN aalNe' noted harpiel and Mary leNie, ao- prano. from the Metropolitan 0pefa Company She also intended T aeA- sion af the three days convention ot School Music Supervisors from the opateru states being held in Mechanics Han. more than 800 supervisors be, ing present. The program included selections by the Worcester Festival chorus nf $50 voices led by Conductor Albert stoessel. and community sing ing by the audience of more than l2bO.
Putnam patriot., 1927-03-18
NEfGHBoRss NIGHT
 AT PUTNAM GRANGE

There WIS fafse attendance al she meeting of Putnam Gfauee. Mon day evening. l. was Neighboris Sight and very interesting program O. readings, reeitations and music was furnished by SeneXet Crane of Wood stock and Wolf Den Grange of Abings ton. The playlet. April Fools. giy. en by the SeneXet Grange was espeei- ally amusing and well received.
 Following the entertainment there was dancing and refreshments were snrNed
Putnam patriot., 1927-03-18
LEES CASE CONTINUED
 CAFFREY IMPROVING

Peter Lee of Putnam, driver of the death ear in which Sheldon Carpenter met his death. was arraigned In the district court at Webster, Thursday morning. The ease was again con tinued to further await the outcome of the injuries of Gordon Caffrey, patient al the Day Kimball Hospital, who was also injured in the accident.
 At the hospital this morning it was stated that 1t had been determined that Caffrey's skull is fractured but that he Is showing steady improve ment.
 Lee is charged with driving an automobile in such manner as Co eu- danger the lives of the public.
Putnam patriot., 1927-03-18
THROUGH HAY NOW WITH
 A LIGHTED LANTERN

barn. After the ezcitment was over hH want inia Ihe house and if was d covered that bone in his foot was broken.
 The accident adds to the ist of "hay nov accidents Chat occur pefl- odieally in the farms surrounding Put nam. often times resulting in death or serious injury to which The Patriot called attention in an editorial only last week
Putnam patriot., 1927-03-18

Cyril Paine of Woodstoek recently broke through a sesitoidiaR ia che larn while getting down hay ana drop ped to the floor below into a calf pen lie had a lighted lantern ia his hand ai the time. The lantern wss not cN. tinguished but broke aud the oIl took fire.
 Mir Paine. after heroic work man aged to put the fire cut and save the
Putnam patriot., 1927-03-18
LEADING SCHOLARS
 IN THREE COURSES

The following pupils in the senior class at the Putnam High school are he leading scholars in their respect ive courses for the four years closing June. 1927.
 Classical course. Ethel Bennett general course. Jeanette Green; com- mercial course, Edith Goyette. By virtue of their high scholarship these pupils will hold a place en the gradu= ton program.
Putnam patriot., 1927-03-18
DISCHARGED FROM HOSPITAL

Oliver Bancroft, formerly of Put nam. who was injured in Willimantic while working under a motor bus of the New England Transportation Co.,. was discharged from St Joseph's Hos pital Thursday
Putnam patriot., 1927-03-18
II Voters Hold T0tUn Meeting
 Raise Tax Rate 70 25 Mills
COMING EVENTS

Monday evening. Elks- Masons tournament.
 \. l.. Fish and Game Club. Odd Fellows Hal. Monday. p. m. Masonic Ball. March 25.
 K of (. Ball, April ls
 Tonight, Grades six and seven, Israel Putnam school in entertain ment. school hall.
 Boxing. NJ. Johns Hall.
Putnam patriot., 1927-03-18

Al a hearing in the llall Of the House of Represenfatie Thursday before the Judiciary AAles' Ais Katherine Bgfne ElDa f 'n lt che Che Republican stats en-rai com mittee. spoke in of'11sllzs'4 70 s'e Bill lg5. concernIng clmpgi ots Jury service for women.
Putnam patriot., 1927-03-18
COUNTY MEETING IN PoMfRET

The Catholic Women's Council will hold county meeting in the 4. Q, IT, Hall. pomfrat, Sunday, March 20, at three o'clock All members of the Council arc urged t0 attend.
Putnam patriot., 1927-03-18
FRESH VEGETABLES OF ALL KINDS.
? PHONES: 18O-1s1

New Cabbage, Hot House and Iceburg Lettuce, New Beets Carrots and Radishes. Caulower Tomatoes and Green Peppers
 The Cheese you like best. We have it. Twenty diff ferent varieties
 TELEPHONE your order As careful and courteous attention is given 10 TELEPHONE orders as the counter business.
Putnam patriot., 1927-03-18
NINE WEEKS ABROAD

Martin E. Griffin. son of Mrs Mar tha Griffin of Pomfret street, sailed last Saturday from Boston, on the Italian ship Roma, on a buying trip for Jordan, Marsh & Co. He expects to dock at Naples. Italy. During the nine weeks away ha expects to visit Rome. Switzerland. Venice, Germany, Paris and London.
Putnam patriot., 1927-03-18

Edgar l.. Prince is spending few days this week in New York City.
Putnam patriot., 1927-03-18

Continued on Page Four)
Imperial Valley press., 1927-07-27
THEATERS

Does money bring happiness, and
can it rip but change the charac
t"fs Of those to whom ii comes
This is the ever absorbing question
that forms the theme of The
Gilded Highway" J. Stuart
Blackton production for Warner
Bros, which is coming to this the
ater tonight. .<
"A Little more, the popASr
novel by w. b. Maxwell, was adapt
ed 10 the screen by Marian Con
stance, and is enacted by a bril-
liant east headed by Dorothy De,
wore and John Harron, and includ
ing Maeklyn Arbuckle, Myrna 10y,
Florence Turner, Sheldon Lewis.
Andre Tourneur, Matilde Comont
and Gardner James. Ii you think
that money is certain to bring hap
piness in its wake, then do not miss
- The Gilded Highway"
Imperial Valley press., 1927-07-27

Coolidge looked on laughingly, dip
ped it into the creek.
The president did not get much
gold but Herbert did and a small
phial of it was presented to Mr..
Coolidge.
Mr.. and Mrs. Coolidge sat in an
open ear at the edge of field and
saw 800 citizens of the town stage
a fantastic spectacle. reenacting the
dramatic story of General Custer 5
invasion o. the Black Hills at a
time when it was sacred Indian
hunting grounds.
During the pageant, two horses of
& covered wagon team taking part
in the performance ran wild
through the crowd near where Pres
ident and Mrs. Coolidge were sta,
toned. Miraeulously, no one was
injured.
a space opened in the crowd,
which permitted the team to pass
through.
Imperial Valley press., 1927-07-27
PERSONALS

Mr.. and Mrs. II. /. Thacker have
taken cottage at Live Oaks for
the summer. They were joined to-
day by their daughter and grand
daughter, Mrs. Arthur Amet and
Grace Anet of Brawley, who will
spend the summer with them.
Mrs. j. Davis is spending a few
days in Los Angeles and is regis
tered at the hotel Figueroa.
Mr. and Mrs. R. G. Elmore Of the
Magnolia district were recent Wis
itors i'll FL Centro
Al Sears, former FL Centre
resident, has been visiting friends
here for the past few days. He ex-
rccts to return to lnglewOod this
evening.
Carl Truesdale, who has spent his
months vacation at coast points,
returned home Monday
Mr.. and Mrs. Hugh T. Osborne
and son William have returned
from short trip to Los Angeles.
While there they made their head
quarters at the Hotel Figueroa.
Imperial Valley press., 1927-07-27
PRESIDENT IS
PERFORMER in
CUSTER PAGEANT
By PAUL R. MALLON
Omitted FresS staff Correspondent

CUSTER. 5. D.. July 27.-Presi
dent Coolidge was the "star" of
the pageant staged here todavA TO
commemorate discovery Of gold in
1874
The chief executive impersonated
Horace y. Ross. member of General
Clusters party which came into the
BLACK Hills more than 30 years ag1
to trace Indian rumors that the
precious metal might be found in
the hill creeks.
Mr.. Coolidge, who came here
from the state game lodge for the
celebration. met Frank Herbert on
French Creek at the edge of town
and saw the old prospector dish -
gold from the stream. Then he
took the pan himself and while Mrs
Imperial Valley press., 1927-07-27
San Diego Man
Faces Charges

+. 4. MYERS of San Diego was
picked up bv f. W. Hunter. traffic
officer on the Calexieo highway last
night, and was locked up pending
an investigation. According to the
information furnished by the offic.
er Myers was unable to give a
good account of where he obtained
some automobile tires which were
in the rear seat of the car he was
driving. The man is also said to
have been. unable to give clear
statement as to just whose wife
was with him at the time Of his
arrest. As final reason for inves
tigation the patrolman reported
Imperial Valley press., 1927-07-27
MANY LAWS WILL BECOME
EFFECTIVE IN STATE FRIDAY

of his certificate and prison sen.
tence.
, Other laws make it a felony to
GDeratc diploma mill. - where 4
doctor : or bachelor : degree is pas
scd over for any stated sum. An
operating canital If $4,000 is re
"uired Of all igstitutions granting
DEGREES
Moreover If rarS u ts}eS ar~-
/ dentio's 10 get 8 d1ttoe'z cortjt,-
cate, or huvs a diploma from SOM
one else he coo7,nits felony, sab
iect t. fine and imprisonment.
Much has been said and written
ahout Calfornia : new crime laws,
which have for their purpose maxine
tfn state less safe for hardened
criminals.
There are large number Of
these laws. Rfletlv, their purpose IA
90 shorten the length OF time be
tween the arrest and JURY tIlal q
The prisoner.
They increase the penalties fer
eanPstefs, gunmen and habitual
- '.'hAAi.AAss 'NlANi II me ICIaltN -
second decree murder from Il
wears 10 life to five years to lifa,
and provide for a new plea, not
guilty by reason Of insanity. II
murder eases.
Should a prisoner plead mot
guilty by reason of insanity lie
NAV be placed On trial twice.
Tie first time would be to cs-
iabiish whether he is insane. II nc
il found insane the prosecution
ends. If, however. he is held to be
sane lie then goes on trial on the
actual charge OF murder.
Fewe. guilty men will escape the
moose by pleading insanity, advoc-
ates Of the new law declares, and
fewer men actually insane will so
to the gallows.
Imperial Valley press., 1927-07-27
Bv HOMER l.. ROBERTS
United Press Staff Correspcndent)


SACRAMENTO, Cal, July 27.-
There are exactly sos reasons why
You should "watch your step
after July %.
II ought to be interesting for vou
70 know, for example that YOU cau
sfep on the gas to the tune of 10
r. lies an hour on the open highway.
II yoa want to.
Or that if vou shoot deer with
tut deer tag" in Your possession
the Judge is likely to throw the
book : at you.
Both the new motor vehicle and
fish and game laws will be strictly
onfereed according t. department
heads. "a Heretofore, the traffic cor
IN many eases has turned his head
Nhen-a driver operated h.s car al
miles an hour. From July % on
howeyer ali speed cops are instruct
led TO arrest any rorsan Immediate
~ Who exceeds the 40-mile limit
If you are Just learning to drive
car. you can no longer get a
state operator 5 card Just bv ap-
plying for it. You must take the of
Ulcers for Il ride around the block.
tie HI ask You to signal at the cor
ners, stop, reverse, apply the brakes,
and observe other traffic rules.
Then ii he thinks y0a deserve it,
BE II go. k. your application.
OF course this doesn I apply to
you, but il any person makes the
mistake of attempting 10 drive a
al While drunk he is to be dragged
Forthwith before the nearest Judge,
bnd the jury in the case is required
70 fix the penalty-whether it shall
be prison for life or be shot at day,
breate
Laws affecting narcotic addicts,
he board Of health and the medical
profession in general are Of wide
Spread interest.
They cali for the establishment
? t. -sona state institution-probably
SonemH state home: ward for
Treatment and rehabilitation of
narcotics users.
This law, declared to he cne Of
he most progressive and humane %
the narcotics laws. make il possible
For the down nd-outers, slaves
uf morphine, heroin, opium or CO.
eaine-to rehabilitate themselves
and become respectable citizens
again.
TIE so-called ambulatory met
.oG Of curing addictS-that of taper
ing off their daily dose of dope
Is Prohibited under the new laws,
nd a44T physician prescribing sueh
method lays himself liable to loss
Imperial Valley press., 1927-07-27
NOTICE OS SALE OF BONDS OF
HEBER SCHOOL rISTEICT

NO11OE 10 II l. X ELY vi E14N
that sealed proposals wal be receiv-
ed up to zoe o'clock ?. NJ. tn
Monday, August LIST. 1927, by the
Board of Supervisors Of the County
of Imperial, State of California. for
the purchase of bonds of the Heber
School District in the sum of Five
Thousand ($5000.00) Dollars.
Each of said bonds will be dated
July 9th, 1927 and will bear interest
at the rate of six (6go) per cent per
annum. payable semi-annually; both
principal and interest to be PAYABLE
in lawful money Of the United
States at the office of the treasurer
of the County of Imperial. said
bonds will be ten (l0) in number
of the denomination Of $4,000
each, PAYABLE as follows, to-wit:
Bond No. l. Five Hundred Dol
lars, to run three wears:
Bond No. ., Five Hundred DV
lars, to run four wears;
Bond No. 3. Five Hundred Dol
lars, to run five wears:
Bond No. 4, Five Hundred Dol
lars, to run six wears;
Bond No. 5. Five Hundred Dol
lars, TO run seven years;
Bond No. G. Five Hundred Dol
, lars. to run eight wears:
Bond No. 7, Five Hundred Dol
lars, to run nine wears.
Bond No. $. Five Hundred Dol.
I lars, to run ten wears;
Bond No. ., Five Hundred Dol
lars. to run eleven years;
Bond No. 10. Five Hundred Dol
lars. to run twelve years.
The bonds herein referred to were
voted for the purpose of raising
money for repairing. restoring and
rebuilding so far as may be neces.
sary the school building of SAID
school district. which was damaged
and injured bv earthquake January
lst, 1927, and for making certain
altAro.ons N said building.
HEBEn SCHOOL DISTRICT has
been acting az school district un-
der the laws of the State Of Califor-
Ma continuously since February
ION. 1910.
The assessed valuation of the tax
able property in such school district
as shown by the last eqnalized as
easement book of said Comfy Of
Imnerial State of California is
1877 All 90. and the total amount
of the outstanding bonded indeht
edness of said schoo! district is
Sl500.OO.
Each bid must state that the bid
fer offers par and accrued interest
to date Of delivery and state sepa
rately in words and figures the pre-
MUM. if any, offered for the bonds
bid for.
A certified check or cashier g
fheck in the snm of Five (5G,) rer
rent Of the amount of said bonds,
pavable TO the chairman Of the
Board of Supervisors must accom-
panv each bid az a guarantee that
the bidder. if successful. will accent
and pay for the said bonds in ac.
cordance with the terms of his bid,
and said check shall remain in the
hands of the Board of Supervisors
until All of said bonds are paid for.
The Board of Supervisors reserves
the right To reject any and all bids
RY ORnER OF THE BOARD OF
SUPERVISORS Of the County Of
I"nerial, state of California, made
July 9th, 1927
G. c. MOUSSEAU.
Clerk Of the Board of Supervisors.
BY j. NJ. Stewart, Deputy Clerk.
1915
Imperial Valley press., 1927-07-27
LOTS OF PANTS

Need cleaning these juicy summer
days.
And say does anything beat &
good change "all over after &
hot day.
Marsh goes q long way to help
keep YOU in shape. too.
viii call regularly o. by phone;
will clean. press, keep in repair, and
deliver to the office or :" back
porch.
And by the way, the NEW press
ing system will make you smile.
Phone 435.
(Be Sure It's Marsh.) adv
Imperial Valley press., 1927-07-27
Inlay to Play
"PrO" Football
NV United Press Ieased Wire

SALINAS, July 27.-TaGa Tut
Inlay, captain and quarterback of
the University of California foot
ball team in 1925, will play with
Tim Mara s New York all-collegian
professional team this winter. His
signed contract 20 play from Sep
tember IS to December Is was mail
ed east today.
1t was reported that INLAY will
receive about $1,000.
INLAY was with Brick Muller 5
Californians last year.
Imperial Valley press., 1927-07-27
PLAN SYMPATHY STRIKE
By United Press Leased Wire

MANILA, 2. l.. July II The
International Marine Union here is
planning one day strike next week
as a protest against the death sen.
tenee for Bartolomeo Nanzetti and
Nicola Sacco, now awaiting eXecu-
tion in Charlestown prison, Massa.
chusetts. The marine workers are
understood to be requesting other
unions to join the strike.
Imperial Valley press., 1927-07-27
TRAFFIC CASES HEARD

Nine traffic cases were filed in
Judge Mayfield court thus far
this week and several appearances
had been made up until noon TODAY
in traffic court. The Judge imposed
fines totalling 500 in the cases
brought before him, giving one sus
pended sentence and dismissing the
charges brought in another case.