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New Britain herald., 1927-11-14
PLIERS FORCED ID SWIM FOR LIVES
Motor Explosions Said to Have
 Wrecked HeiDkel Plane

H,lta. Fayal Island, Azores, Nov. | U'PJ A motor explosion is re ported to have caused the wreck ing O. tE= German S.inErl plane. D-I2-o, after it had taken off yes '--Iay on an attempted flight to NewfouI IlauL Tn. three fiers sw1m until rescued af'sv the plane had landed with a broken float out side the harbor breakwater.
 Because Of the accident 70 the D-l22o, the flsh, Of the German Juukers plane, B-I2&o, which was to have carried the Nicanase actress Nile LiIiia Dilienz across the Al lant!c, was postponed.
 Much excitement had been caused in Horta Saturday by announce mants from pilots or both craft that they woulI attempt transat- lantic flights yesterday
 In keeping with the announce ment, the Hcinkel plane, pilo.ed by Horst Merz, rose from the water at 2:35 a. m. yesterday. Shortly there after is engine stopped and it alightod on the Sea with broken float. The three fliers were swim ming about in a mixture of gaso- line and water when they were reo- cued.
 Fortunately al the time os tn accident the sea Was calm. 4 bril- liant moonlight facilitated the res cue. Captain NJ. Pinto hastcned to the spot in motor launch. After hauling the swimmers aboard, he stood by until another launch ar rived, Together they lowed the D-122o inside the breakwater. The fliers have refused 10 comment on the cause Of the accident. The two planes had been waiting for weather favorable to their transatlantic attempts. The Jun kers plane had arrived two weeks earlier than the Heinkel. Mile. Dil- lenz was in Horta when Ruth Elder and Captain George Haldeman were brought here after they had been rescued by the Dutch tanker. Ba- rcndrecht when their plane, Amer ican girl, had been forced down e seq by engine trouble.
 The Heinkel plane, D-122o. left WarnemuCnde, Germany. more than month ago on flight. the destination of which had not been announced. l. few by easy stages to Lisbon and thence 10 Horta. Al Lisbon, Pilot Ncrz announced that hc intended flying 10 New York by way Of Newfoundland.
New Britain herald., 1927-11-14

fought the suit for two years. g when II was nearing termination accosted the motor car in which ] wife and daughter were going court, followed Mrs. Remus as $ leaped from the machine. and fir . bullet into her abdomen.
New Britain herald., 1927-11-14

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Putnam patriot., 1927-10-13
PUTNAM MEN ARRESTED
 AT POINT OF REVOLVER

Having these breaks in HHH3 Mf Wlnslow took with him au 6.a reeas yer tha, has net been fred ef iu years. When the party arriyed as tRe farm they were surprised ta find aa parked near ihe heasr With the revolver in hand N Win slow cornered Benuit and CuIus in one ef the rooms of the house. He ordered tae men to throw up thep hands threatening to shoot unless his order vas obeyed The men were toa fright eued te offer resistance.
 \ demand was made for the opera tors license of the car and fhis fixed the ownership If the machine on Be noit In the house was found q large basket packed with curtains and which the two men intended to take away with them.
 Mr Winslow allowed tie men to depart but notified the state police and they were apprehended in Thomp son short time later. Benoit has been before the Putnam court since boyheed for theft and for breaking and entering and also for non-sup- port Golus has been arrested for in toxication Both are well known to the Putnam police.
Putnam patriot., 1927-10-13
TRAIN CONDUCTOR
 KILLED IN CABOOSE
James Carver Lived In Putnam As Boy.-Father Railroad
 Employe
Engineer Of Freight Charged With
 Manslsughter

James Carver, B. of New London. q freight conductor on the New Lon don division ef thu N Y. \. II < II. railroad. was instantly killed and three trainmen were seriously injured. at Providence at l23o o'clock Saturday afternoon. when q Fear freight train struck two switching engines and hurled them into 70-ear freight train bound from New London to New Bedford. Carver and the in jured men were all in the caboose when the crash occurred.
 Conductor Carver lived in Putnam as a young man. His father is Michael Carver. q locomotive engineer AT ter he began railroading young Cary CT had q run through Putnam. New London to Worcester. He was well liked and was popular with railroad employees.
 The crash overturned one of the switching engines and drove the oth- IT into the caboose where Carver was instantly killed. Two cars were over turned. q third demolished and one switching engine was left telescopine fourth car
 Engineer George N Bragdon of the freight which struck the switch ing engines could not be found af= Ter the crash He was later appre- hended. arraigned on charge of manslaughter and released on bond.
Putnam patriot., 1927-10-13
SOME UNCERTAINTY AS
 TO FILING TAX LISTS

tion in column headed owners Valuation. Not obligatory ''
 Third. he may put in his property at what he honestly considers its 50 per cent value. placing the valuation In the same column Us above.
 Assessors Not Bound
 While there is nothing to compel the assessors to ae so. and while they are not bound by the figures compiled by the company making the reassess- ment. t would seem that if fixing the value is Jeff to the assessors they will make the assessment according to the figures ef the experts. except in possi- ply few instances where 1t Is appar- ent mistakes have beer made Un- less the assessors dc this the reassess- ment by the outside experts amounts 10 little or nothing.
 There is no change in the law and the dissatisfied property owner may go to the board of relief and. if he fails in getting the reduction he be- lieves himself entitled to, there is left for him an appeal to the supe- rior court While there is no ques- ton bur that there will be more or less dissatisfaction. il is anticipated that the most of it will come from those who, in the past. have failed to share an equal burden of taxation putting in their list away be low what it should have been put in and getting away with it. The pre- perty owner who has placed his pro perty in the list at a fair valuation year after year will find little if any increase. and probably. in some cas- es. a decrease will be found. Al the present time this is only matter of speculation.
Putnam patriot., 1927-10-13

Following indictment by a Provi- denee grand jury three Rabbit bro thers. Herbert, Carl and Lueius, from the rural sections of East Put nam and KilIingly, were arrsigned in the superior court at Providence, Tuesday, charged with breaking and entering the unoeeupied house of Al bert MeGinn, Poneganseit road, Glo- eester. R. |.
 The Rabbit brothers are well known to the police of this section, having been in trouble many times. When arraigned in court they enter ed a plea of nolo eontendre and re- manded for sentence until October 25. In default of Si0,000 bail oach they were committed to jail 10 await sentence.
Putnam patriot., 1927-10-13
HUMAN" BONES THOSE
 OF UNKNOWN ANIMAL

An embryo mystery was solved and thrill of possible murder. in the neighborine town of Woodstook, was shattered when an investigation of the finding of some human" bones in pasture disclosed that the skeleton was that of some unk 5~n animal.
 4 farmer in his pasture in passing certain spot noticed nauseatine stench. He made an investigation and found a small headless skeleton. As corroborative evidence that the skeleton was found wa4 that of hu- man being he found in box not far away what appeared fo be pieces of underwear.
 h conversation with q Pusnnm nan the farmer told If his discovery. The Putnam man called up the state pu- lee barracks and gave the officer in charge the story for what | MAS worth
Putnam patriot., 1927-10-13
CITIZENS ACT TO GET RESULTS
 IN PUBLIC WATER SITUATION
MEETING HELD IN BAR LIBRARY LAST NIGHT ENDORSES CONCRETE RESERVOIR PLAN SUBSTANTIALLY AS
 SUBMITTED BY WATER COMMISSIONERS
Petition Signed For Special City Meeting Proposition
 Up to Voters.

Twenty y-efgh! representative citizens of Putnam gathered informally iu the bar library in the Court House block. "Wednesday evening to discuss the pres tnt situation that has arisen in the. SO far, unsuccessful effort to give this city au adequate public water supply and remove the dangerous situation that has confronted the city through lack of sufficient reserve supply of water for many years. No member of the board nf water commissioners or member of the special water commit tee of the common council was invited Co be present
 Tine purpose of the meeting was Co see if the city of Putnam. through its citizens. can not get something done and to put stop to the unseemly wrangling, charges and counter eharg- es. that have been going on to the detriment of the project in hand and to the interests of the city. Also to give the city m adequate water sup ply for fire protection, not for the present alone, but with view to the future.
 The meeting functionod with q free and unbiased mind. and no criticism was made of any past actions upon the part of the water commissioners or of the special committee Free dis cussion was asked for. and there were lew if my who did not express an opinion.
 II was stated by one of the gather ing that the citizens of Putnam have listened c.. or read, the opposite views of the expert engineers and of the committee and commissioners. which are unenhfhtening and are leading mo- where Ii WAS suggested that the meeting use q little common sense and judgment of its own. This was done
 Support S,andpipe Plan
 The discussion soon involved con- crete tanks and reservoirs. and after lasting a half hour or more all but two of those present. who were non= committal. supported concrete reser yoir over either one or two stand pipe plan.
Putnam patriot., 1927-10-13
Adelard Benoit and Joseph Colus Caught Ransacking
 Closed House. Both Have Records In City Court
 Known To Police

Caught in the act of ransackine a closed house in a remote section just ever the Connecticut line in Rhode Island. yesterday. Adelard Beneit of 43 Man street. this city, and Joseph Colas. also of Putnam. were arrested at the point of n revolver. Both young men were badly frightened and offered no resistance.
 Assistant Postmaster Earl r. Win slow fl Danielson. with his wife. son. and friend drove to the unoecupied house of Ezra Mathewsun of Elmville, laeated in the town of Foster. to gath CT some pie apples from the farm
 The house has been boarded up but was left furnished and contained many pieces of antique furniture From time to time the house has been the prey of burglars who have brok- en in and taken pieces of the valu- able furnishings
Putnam patriot., 1927-10-13
WATER COMMISSIONERS
 FAIL TO GET SUPPORT
ATTEND MUSIC FESTIVAL

Among those attending the annual Worcester Music Festival this year from Putnam were Mrs. s. NJ. Vince lock and Mrs. Herbert J. Smith, Mrs. Pierce Dodge and Walter Dodge, Miss es Lillian and Marion Warren. Mrs. Arthur Tourtellotte. Miss Harriett Brown. Carl Weeks, Mrs. Newton A. Ballard. This year. the sixty eight, was considered one of the most sue eessful ever held and was highly praised by critics. Among the featur- es was the chorus of $50 voices, six ty members of New York Symphony Orchestra. Miss Anna Case, Reinald Werronrath, soloists, Albert StoesseI conductor.
Putnam patriot., 1927-10-13

The avowed aim of the special water committee to try and save the city money at the expense of adequacy and permaneReN WIS branded IS false economy. IL WIS the almost unani- nous opinion of those present that n few thousand dollars saved in the or iglaal eonstrue ,fon Of the plant would be more than offset by the continual expense If npkeen that the building of two metal standpipes would entail.
 The result of the discussion was that all but the two gentlemen pres- ent. who did not wish te commit them selves until they had gone more deep- ly into the matter, expressed themael- Ses as favoring a concrete reservoir to ho build upon Richmond Hill substan- tially In accordance with the original plan submitted to the common council by the water commissioners and origin ally adopted by that body The vote of the council was rescinded when members oi the council or of the wa ter committee were told. and il was publicly suggested. that much cheap CT plan could be devised This led t,s all of the dissatisfaction and wrang. ling that has followed
 Discuss Procedure
 The meeting having united upon the plan of a 2,000.000 reservoir on the top of Richmond Hill. the highest point in the city, ways and means were discussed for. if possible. having that plan carried into effect by the citizens of Putnam. ft was stated that 1t would be possible te call spe cial meeting. reseind what has already been voted. and vote to instruct the common council and the board of wa ter commissioners to carry out the plan substantially as first submitted by the board of water commissioners.
 Whether 1t was wise to go through with such plan at once or to wait for further investigation was dis cussed at length. 1t was finally decid ed that, with the situation as 1t now stands the board of water commissions
Putnam patriot., 1927-10-13
COLUMBUS DAY

Employes of local banks had holi- day and the merchants put out flag in the business section, Wednesday. Christopher Columbus was pictured sailing across the un- known Atlantic to children in the pub lie schools. This was the sum total of Putnams observance of Columbus Day. state holiday in Connecticut and few other states.
Putnam patriot., 1927-10-13

An officer was assigned to look in- to the matter. I. WIS tha ol'ieer's ewn conclusion that tha skeleson Was not that of n human being as the re- mains of the apiaal cord WIS nuch larger than tha. n human body The officers anesa sio1 was suppert- cd by a physician tu whom The skele- ton was shown \ Yrteriu gfian later viewed the bones bai was uaat.e 10 tell what kind I 5n anmaI nal been killed. A lhe had was missing r. is concluded tha5 eyHh WIS not due e natural eaasss.
Putnam patriot., 1927-10-13
Ma jority of 1O2 Vote to Post
 pone Work On West Side
Circular Letter Urges Citizens To
 Vote No"

The city meeting. called upon peti- tion of more than twenty electors, 10 see # the voters would direct the wa- fer commissioners to carry out that part of the plan to improve the water. works system lying west of the Littic River. was held in the municipal building. Tuesday A total of 4ss votes were cast, If which 29i were against the completion of the plan at this time. and i92 in favor of eonie pleting the work as reeommehdea pS the board of arbitration.
 Ti.is means that the job will be haif done at this time and if the promise of the common council is carried out, the remainder of the work wlA De done at q later date.
 The polls were opened at nine o. clock and remained open uutil ige o. clock. The first nine votes cast were against the recommendation ot the commissioners. and before the morn ing had grown very old fl was evident what the result would be. No out ward effort to influence voters was made by those favoring he support of the recommendation of the commits !, sioners. Those opposed te doing the ! caused circulars. unsigned. to be dis | trihuted throughout the city. The circulars were mimeograph copies and the appeal made therein was similar to that made in n public statement carried in The Patriot last week. sign cd by the members of the special wa ter committee. It reads as follows:
 "To the Citizens and Taxpayers:
 Before voting to install the addi- tional project for the city water sys- tenn. consider:
 First Where k the cconomy9 i The statement made by the Board of Water Commissioners that one tank could be installed for SEQ .000 or two tanks for s90,000, is rather misIead- ' ing. as the project for S60.A00 calls for ons tank and 2 a20 feet of 1G, i2 and s-inch pipe. while the seeond pro- jeet calls for one t@rn rsd only 2.000 feet of pipe. s0 th-t whrp vou com pare the two prc i~ets there Is not much similarity. Not such a bargain as 1t would appear without analysis. As each project Is under separate con- tract, the second part could be in.
Putnam patriot., 1927-10-13
LEAVES FOR CHINA

Mrs. J. Roy Fulton, daughter of Mir and Mrs. Silas NJ. Wheelock. Church street. will leave Sunday for California After a short visit with her sister-in-law she will embark for China t0 join her husband. n doctor in the [. S. Navy Hospital service station now stationed at Tien-rsin. Mrs Fulton win stop on the way at Honolulu and Yokahoma.
Putnam patriot., 1927-10-13
CHAIRMAN OF BOARD

County Commissioner George Sis wick of Stafford Springs has just been named chairman of the board He commenced his new four-year term October 1st Although the youngest member of the board he is the dean in wears service Mr. Siswick is known in Putnam. where he often comes on business for an investment house he represents in this section.
Putnam patriot., 1927-10-13
Reassessment Fixing Values Creates An Entirely New
 Situation In Putnam
Property Owner Has Three Courses
 Open To Him

The time for filing lists of taxable property with the board of assessors for the purpose of taxation k almost here Lists have to be filed ou or be- fore November first and the board of assessors will soon be in session for the purpose of receiving the lists.
 The town of Putnam is facing an entirely new situation this year Dur ing the past year there has been q reassessment of property values by q company of experts and their findings on all properties are listed for the government of the assessors and will doubtlessly be followed by the asses sars for the most part
 Mr Lamb, who had charge of the work. stated at meeting of taxpay- CTS that there will doubtless be some mistakes found. It is impossible to d. such an enormously detailed work enc hundred per cent perfect. What ever mistakes crop out will be recti- fed and Mir. Lamb promised to come tn Putnam during the sitting Of the board of assessors to give his advice and assistance.
 Wiii Solve itselt
 While perhaps little thought has heen given the matter by the indivi- dual property owner. now that the time has arrived when the list must be handed in there Is beginning to be more or less discussion as to what nade ef procedure to Lake. Even fhe assessors are q bit puzzled as to the hest method but no doubt the en- tire problem will solve itself
 There are three things that the pro peIfy owner may do in filing his list, bat t must be ever kept in mind that the assessment this year will be bas- ed on aa s per cent valuation. Those three things are
 First. he may put in his list with out hlliug in the valuation If this is done then the assessors will fill in the amount in the column on the blank headed Assessors Valuation.
 Second. he may look up the amount that his property was assessed for by the experts and make this his valua-
Putnam patriot., 1927-10-13

Mr. and kirs. Albert Tureott en- fertained thirty-two friends and rela= tives for dinner on Sunday of last week in honor of Mr. Turcotts birth day.
Putnam patriot., 1927-10-13
MARRIAGE ANNOUNCED

Announcements have been receiv- ed in Woodstock of the marriage in Fall River. Mass, Tuesday, October ath, by Rev h. W Hellens. of Mel gar A. Woodbury of Woodstock and Miss Rose r.. Winton of Boston.
Putnam patriot., 1927-10-13
Howard Cole and William Ander.

son of the local telephone company returned Sunday night from uip spent in New Hampshire and Yer mont
Putnam patriot., 1927-10-13

Mis. Antoinette CAron passed Sun day with her mother, Mrs. Adelia Coron of Taftville
Putnam patriot., 1927-10-13
BABBITT BROTHERS
 HELD IN HEAVY BAH.

Fire Chief Ralph E. Thrston has ,een in Chicago this week.
Putnam patriot., 1927-10-13

Milk Crackers, 3 ID. boxes 32e. Soda Crackers, lb. boxes 34c. Golden Graham Crackers, In. box es 40c. Holland Rusk, lSc. Zwie- back. i5c. Educator Toasterettes, 40e.
Putnam patriot., 1927-10-13

Fresh Shoulders and Smoked Shoulders. Fancy Roasting Chick ems Broilers. and Fowls. Fancy Squabs and Turkeys to order. Our meat is selected and inspected, the best We can buy.
Putnam patriot., 1927-10-13

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Chicken Broth. with rice, packed by pure food factory, l5e can. Also Herb-Ox Bouillon and Chicken Cubes. 35c, and Herb-0x Vegetable Essence, soc
Putnam patriot., 1927-10-13

Fish's Assorted Chocolates in at tractive Halloween Boxes. S1.00 Salted Peanuts, Cashew Nuts, Pc cans. Almonds and Mixed Nuts, in air-tight tins.
Putnam patriot., 1927-10-13

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The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1927-09-12
METHOD|STS TO meet
State Conference convenes
Here Next Week.

Appointment of a successor to the
Rev. Oren w. Fifer, pastor of the
Central Ave. Methodist Episcopal
Church, probably will be among
important matters before the sixty
ninth annual session of the Indiana
conference of the church here next
week.
Mr.. FILTER was appointed district
superintendent on the death of the
Rev. H A. King. 1t is understood
the appointment of Mr.. Fifer prob
ably will be made permanent. He
is now serving in the two capacities.
The conference opens Tuesday
morning at the Irvington M. E.
Church with the examination of
candidates for admission.
Mr.. Fifer will preside over the
opening session. Address of well
come will be made by Everett G.
Johnson, vice president of the Irv-
ington official board. and response
will be made by the Rev. G. D. Will
son, Lawrenceburg. Appointments
to all Indiana churches and other
official positions will be announced
by Bishop Theodore S. Henderson,
presiding bishop Of the conference.