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Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1928-12-27
ORDER OF NOTICE

District Of Thompson, S. Probate
Court, December 20, 1928. Estate of
Leon Provost, late Of Thompson in
said District, deceased. Marie Pro
vost having made written application
for the granting of administration on
said estate. represented intestate. as
by said application on file more fully
appears, II is ORDERED-That said
application be heard and determined
at the Probate Office in Thompson in
said District. on the Bird day Of Janu-
AIRY, 1929, at three o'clock in the after
noon; and that public notice be given
Of this order by publishing a copy
hereof once in some newspaper having
a circulation in said District. FRED
A. MUNYAN, Judge. 52s
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1928-12-27
T.O.O.F. and Rebekahs
Elect Their Officers

Officers 81 Israel Putnam Lodge Of
Odd Fellows were elected at the regu-
TAR meet ng Tuesday night a. follows
Noble Grand. Raymond Fritz Johnson
vice grand. John Otto Baver; record
ing secretary. Herbert Austin John
son: financial secretary, Lncius n,
Fuller; treasurer, Leon r. Wilson
The Rehekah Degree Of the Odd
Fellows had their election OF officers
az the regular meeting Wednesday
evening with the following result
Noble Grand, Mrs Daisy +. Chase
vice grand Mrs. Lillian Andrews; sec
rotary. Mrs. Gertrude A. Groves
treasurer. Miss Mildred Torrcy; trus.
tee for three years, Mrs. Helen Hol-
den.
A Christmas social followed the
meeting. with gift for everyone pres
en-, from a gaily decorated Christmas
tree
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1928-12-27
CITATION

To all persons who are or may be
interested in the foregoing petition:
You are hereby notified that the
original thereof win be presented TO
the General Assembly Of Connect
cut at its January 1929 Session. and,
if you are interested therein, you are
cited 10 appear in relation thereto on
the second day Of said Session.
Dated at Hartford. Connecticut,
this 2lst day of December, 1928.
Arthur l.. Shipman.
Charles A. Goodwin.
George H. Day,
w. Arthur Countryman, Jr.,
Walfrid G.. Lundborg,
Charles II. Walker.
BY Shipman a Goodwin
Their Attorneys.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1928-12-27
AUCTION NOTICE

BY Wi.ter Bros. Auctioneers, Of
fee az Main street, Danielson. Conn.
By order Of Arthur Darling We
viii sell at his farm in Hampton,
Conn, on Thursday, January Bird, at
II o'clock, a. M, rain or shine, 35
head Of cattle, consisting of all breeds
in various stages of milk, and several
good beef cows; also a fancy yearling
bull. This is a corking good lot OF
cattle and will be sold without re-
strictions. Terms cash. Lunch at
noon.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1928-12-27
FEDERAL TAXES
Connecticut Residents Pay Total o
$50, li4,i39 TO Government

Residents of the state OF Connect
cut, during the fiscal year ended June
80, paid into the federal treasury in
ternal revenue totaling S36.1i4,139.-
rs. according to the annual report Of
the commissioner of internal reve-
nue. made public today. This amount
comprised l.29 per cent of the inter
nal revenue paid into the treasury by
the country as a whole
The federal per capita taxation Of
Connecticut residents for the year
amounted TO S2l.66, the report re-
veals. The state ranked second in
New England in the amount of inter-
nal revenue paid and the per capita
tax. Massachusetts, coming first with
revenue Of $i05,417. 3S6.22 and a
per capita tax of $22.57.
OF the $50, 1876 paid to the
treasury by Connecticut residents,
S34, Ss1.fS7.t4 was income tax and
S1.732, 95262 comprised miscellane-
Gus taxes.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1928-12-27
MAN WITH ELEVEN FRACTURES
HAS LEFT LEG AMPUTATED

Fernando Regis Of Danielson. in
jured in an automobile accident Satur-
day evening, December 7th, receiving
five fractures Of one leg and six frae-
lures Of the other leg, had his left leg
amputated Monday, at the thigh.
While showing slight improvement this
morning, the man is in dangerous
condition at the Day kimbaii Hospital.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1928-12-27
Creditors Asked To
Call For Their Checks

The approaching holiday led many
to call for the checks being distributed
by Receiver George NJ. Coffin Of the
First National Bank, Saturday and
Monday. The checks are awaiting the
creditors Of the bank and the distribu-
ton may be accelerated If those en-
titled 10 checks will bring in their
claims as promptly as possible. This
will also help Mr. Coffin and his as
s.stant. Miss Helen Sharpe. in their
task of distribution.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1928-12-27
NEW AUTO PLATES MUST
BE DISPLAYED JAN. lST

No extension Of time is allowed by
state law IN Connecticut for the use Of
this years automobile registration
plates in 1929. the State Motor Nehi
Gle Department announced today All
cars in use on and after January /,
1929. must have 1929 markers. The
law does permit the display Of the
new markers on the last week day of
the year. however, so that 1929 mark
ers may be used beginning Monday,
December 81, 1928.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1928-12-27
YOUNG FARMERS CLUB
MEETS FRIDAY EVENING

The Young Farmers Club Of Wood.
stock win hold a meeting Friday, Dee
ember 2Sth, IN Woodstock Grange
hall, at 1880 p. m. Paul l.. Putnam.
Farm Management Demonstration
will talk on ITO What Extent Does
the Volume Of Sales Affect Farm In
Gomez"
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1928-12-27

What's the matter with Doe
tor Pilling? l haven't seen him
around for some time.
Repeat-He's knocked out. Took
some OF his own medicine by mis-
take.--The Pathfinder.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1928-12-27

Beryl-And what did father say
when you told him you couldn't sleep
for thinking Of me?
Merie-He offered me a job as
night Waterman in his factory. The
Pathfinder
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1928-12-27
SHUT OFF

Ten days notices for the payment Of
all delinquent water bills have been
sent out and the time expires Deem
Der 3lst, 1928. Be sure you pay
your overdue bills before this date
or water will be shut OF and a charge
Of $500 extra for turning it on
again.
RALPH r. THURSTON
ERNEST 3. KENT
HENRY DUBOIS
Water Commissioner.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1928-12-27
AUCTION NOTICE

By Witter Bros, Auctioneers. To
settle for the estate Of Charles Mos
ley, late Of pomfret. the real estate
win be sold al auction on Monday,
December 3lst, 1928, at IL a. m, A.
D. Briggs, administrators, Pomfret,
Conn. 5f-52
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1928-12-27
AN INVITATION

Milot & Williams invite all thrifty
men TO their fifteenth anniversary
feast.
Read their advertisement on page
3.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1928-12-27
ORDER OF NOTICE

Upon the foregoing appiieaNtVii
presented to the undersigned. it is
hereby
oRDERED-That the publication
of this order and the attached petit
ton and citation in daily newspapers
published IN Hartford, New Haven,
Bridgeport and any three additional
cities in the state shall be sufficient
notice of the tendency of said petit
ton to those adversely interested.
Dated at Hartford, this 2lst day
81 December. i3Zs.
ALLYN l.. BROWN,
A Judge of the Superior Court.
To the General Assembly of the State
of Connecticut convened in its
regular session for the year
1929.
Your petitioners, the undersigned,
acting for themselves and in behalf
of others, certain bankers and finan-
ciers, respectfully present this petit
ton for the Incorporation Of cor
poration to be known as The New
England Express Highway Company
or 20 be designated by some siml ar
name. to be authorized:
(a) To construct, own, operate and
maintain a toll or turnpike highway
across the State Of Connecticut, from
a point in the boundary between Fair
field County and New York State TO
a point in the boundary between
Windham County and the State of
Massachusetts,. 20 connect at cOnve-
nient points with public highways,
said route to be laid out and adopt
ed to the natural contours of the
ground and avoid. in so far as posi-
BILE. all cities, towns and other CEN
tiers Of population, for the use of
such classes of motor vehicles, both
private and public, as may be entitled
TO the use thereof by reason of the
public convenience or necessity;
(b) To charge tolls for the use
thereof, the rates Of which shall be
subject TO the regulation of the Pub
lie Utilities Commission;
(c) Said highway shall cross no
railroads. street railways. public high
ways at grade, all such crossings TO be
by bridge or underpass allowing ample
clearance, constructed according TO
plans and specifications approved by
the Public Utilities Commission, and
the manner and place of connection
with all public highways to be sub
ject to the approval of the authority
having jurisdiction over such high
ways:
tdl Said corporation to be vested
with the power of eminent domain, TO
condemn land for the purpose of
said highway and its appurtenances,
and to make and enforce regulations
relative 70 It's use; and
(e) To issue bonds secured by a
mortgage upon its road and franchise,
and such other powers as may be nee
essary and convenient in carrying out
the purpose and object hereinbefore
set forth.
Dated at Hartford, Connecticut.
this 21st day of December. 1928.
Arthur l.. Shipman.
Charles A. Goodwin.
George II. Day,
W. Arthur Countryman, Jr.,
Walfrid G. Lundborg,
Charles II. Walker.
BY Shipman & Goodwin
Their Attorneys.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1928-12-27
APPLICATION TO SELL REAL
ESTATE

District Of Woodstock, SIS. Court Of
Probate. December 26th, 1928. Estate
Of Laura M. Moore, late OF Woodstock
in said District, deceased. The adj
ministrator having applied for an or
der authorizing and empowering him
TO sell certain real estate belonging to
said estate as per application on file
more fully appears, ORDERED-That
the second day of January. 1929, at
1880 o'clock in the forenoon, at the
Court Of Probate in Woodstock, be and
the same is assigned for hearing on
the foregoing application, and this
court directs the administrator to cite
all persons interested therein to APP
pear at said time and place, by publish
ing this order Of notice in some news
paper having circulation in said
District, and by posting a copy on the
public sign-post in the town of Wood
stock where the deceased last dwelt. at
least five days before said day of hear
ing, and return make TO this court Of
the notice given. ROBERT +. HAIR
RIS, Judge. 81
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FOUND

FOUND-Small pocket book Monday
evening in business section. Can
507-5. So
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1928-12-27

Toned parental demand the church
again resumed its primary place in the program
We would be healthier society Sunday
ings church as important as Monday mornings work.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1928-12-27
LEGAL NOTICE

To whom it may concentrating;
To the Honorable Allyn l.. Brown, a
Judge Of the Superior Court:
Your applicants respectfully repre-
sent:
/. They intend to make petition
to the Forthcoming session OF the
General Assembly to incorporate The
New England Express Highway Com
pany. copy Of whiet IS hereunto an
nexed.
2. The number Of th9se adversely
interested is more than twenty.
3. Your applicants have been IN.
able to ascertain the Identities and
addresses of such persons.
4. Your applicants believe that by
publication in daily newspapers pub
lished in Hartford. New Haven and
Bridgeport. and in any three addi-
tional cities in the state, said petition
and citation will be most likely to
come to the attention of such per
sons.
Your applicants therefore ask:
/. That an order Of notice be made
pursuant to the provisions of Section
5 Of the General Statutes.
Dated at Hartford this 2lst day OF
December, 1928.
Arthur L. Shipman,
Charles A. Goodwin.
George II. Day,
W. Arthur Countryman, Jr.,
Walfrid G. Lundborg,
Charles H. Walker.
By Shipman 4 Goodwin,
Their Attorneys.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1928-12-27
PouLTRY FARMERS ArTENTIoN

! want fresh eggs by the case or
cases, paying Boston wholesas
prices and will call for them at the
farm every week. Write me at
once how many you produce ana
how to get to your farm. DAVID
+. CARLBERG, Auburn. Mass.
5I-l'
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1928-12-27

SILENT GLOW OIL BURNER-Ns
dust, no ashes, no dirt. Best on the
market and carries a Swear guar
antee. Demonstration any time. W.
GAUDREAU, 100 Walnut street.
Putnam. selling agent. 50-I>
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1928-12-27

WANTED 49, Salesmanager. How
would you like 70 represent US n
your city? We have manufactur-
"a and sold mems shirts to the re-
tail trade for s. years We are
now selling direct from factory to
wearer. Man with large follow
ing who would ike 70 build per-
manent business at home IS the
man we want. Write at once to
BOSTONIAN MFG. Co, ~ Sum
mer St, Boston. for personal IN
terview. oz
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1928-12-27

BOATS-Row, power, and outboard
motor boats built and repaires
Three Sx4 feet, mahogany speed
boats for cupboard motors for sale.
Can be seen at my shop in Eses
Woodstock. A. II. ADAMS, Phsse
1854. 5fs
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1928-12-27

FOR sALE-25o cords hard wood
Piled by the road Apply Ia A
KORKALETCHITZ, Eastfora
Conn. Tel. 223-3. 51-ss
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1928-12-27

FOR SALE-Connecticut farm il
town Of Thompson known as Ia.
Nichols Farm" 256 acres eom.
prising a complete farm. Never
failing spring piped to houses ans
barns with force Of water adeauate
for fire protection.
Abundance of hard wood and aoos
land for dairy truck or stock fairs
ing. In few years the growing
white pine viii pay for the farm.
An ideal gentleman's country place
Joins the Norman B. Ream estate
For price and particulars write
JOHN NJ. NICHOLS, 52i Live
Stock Exchange, Kansas City, M.
45m
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FOR SALE

FOR SALE-Five room bungalow ~
Cottage street. Inquire Of r
w. SPENCER, tel 961-2. stiff
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1928-12-27

FOR SALE-Good team harnesses
Prices reasonable. Also harness
and automobile top repairing aad
all kinds of leather work. p. A.
GARDNER, Livery street. 29n
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1928-12-27

FOR 5ALE-Fresh thoroughbred HeI
stein COW. JOSEPH SOCHoR, Put
nam Heights. 52-i
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nRESSMAkINC-Miss Agna Lsross
Stoumbelis Bldg. Makes dresses
and coats. does cleaning, dysins
and repairing. also fur coats. TA
S01-2. III :.
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ANNOUNCEMENT-Home for cor
valescents and chronic cases, Good
home, pleasant location, nurse in
eharge.For particulars, Phone A.
47tf
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FOR RENT

FOR RENT-A 5 room tenement. 1879
Mechanics street. Apply on prem
Uses. 42tf
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WAETED-Speeder tenders for night
work. GR0SVENORDALE co:
49-tf
Evening star., 1928-03-31
65O WILL ATTEND
REALTORS DINNER
President Miller to Preside
Many Prominent Guests
Are Invited.

Approximately $50 members of the
Washington Real Estate Board and
their special guests will attend the third
annual banquet OF the organization to
be held this evening at the Willard
Hotel In the gathering, In addition
to the realtor builders. brokers and
statesmen. will be civic organization
leaders, city and Federal officials.
The banquet meeting will be presided
over by w c. Miller, president OF the
Real Estate Board. and among those
invited as special guests are Senator
John j. Blaine. Representatives Blan-
ton of Texas. Gilbert of Kentucky,
Hammer of North Carolina. Mcleod OF
Michigan Stalker of New York. White
head of Virginia and Zihlman OF Mary
land. the chairman of the House Dis
trict committee District Commissioner
Proctor l.. Dougherty; Daniel E. 0arges,
secretary to the Board of Commission
ers, Mai Edwin B. Hesse. superin-
tendent of police; Dorsey w. Hyde, 1r..
secretary of the Washington Chamber
of Commerce: Rufus S. Lusk. president
of the Operative Builders Association;
William p Richards, tax assessor OF the
District; Maj Gen, Anton Stephan,
president of the Merchants and Manu-
facturers' Association; Ivan G. Weld,
president of the Chamber of Commerce:
Walter S. Bastian. Arthur G, Bishop,
Lawrence Slaughter and Robert T. Cot
trell
The entertainment program will con-
Evening star., 1928-03-31

National Park Service adequate time TO
determine the valuation of the entire
area OF privately owned property In the
park for presentation to Congress next
Winter. In the hope that so per cent
OF the money necessary to purchase the
land will be appropriated, the other
half to be raised by contribution, he
said.
The present controversy has arisen,
Lewis explains, over the cutting of tim
ber on lands within the boundaries Of
Yosemite which have been privately
owned ever since the park was originally
created from the public domain. Origi-
nally some 10000 acres within the
boundaries we're so held, but the Gov
ernment has gradually been acquiring
this land until now only approximately
10000 acres Of the total area of $4,000
acres are held by private interests.
Evening star., 1928-03-31

sist OF the Red Arrow Quartet COM
posed of Joseph Donaghy, irving D.
Schaffer, Carl McVicker, n. M. 0ibb.
and Alonzo Bauman. pianist; Florence
Norry, musical comedy prima donna,
formerly with one Of George Cohan's
musical comedies: Art Brown. Peggy
Calvert, Wells a. Cannon, Adrienne.
and Edward Mulcahy, comedian. mas
ter OF ceremonies.
The banquet has been planned by
Clarence r. Donohoe. A. II. Lawson.
Ben T. Webster. Lloyd F. Gaines. Fred
A. Smith, r. L. Phillips, L. II. Brodie,
Joseph A. Petty. william r. Ellis. Ralph
Bangs, w. C. wedding. David e. Barry
A. H, Gaddis. J. Lee Donnelly, Il,
owen Edmonston. ir; B. Houston Nc?
Ceney, Tom l.. Peyton. Karl Jarrell,
Harry Kellams, A. G. Houghton, Earl
T. Goss, L. E. Meany, Fred T. Nesbit,
Frank ]. O'Connor, Frank Simon, Harry
Seay, Henry Wasser. James A. Sullivan,
James r. Salkeld. Edward K. Jones.
Devere r. Weldon and r. G. zant-
ginger
Evening star., 1928-03-31

future are new House Office Building,
for members OF the House of Repre-
SentativeS. and list of municipal
needs, which Senator Phipps recently
outlined to Congress. These include:
| Airport, $l.5o0u00: farmers produce
market 100000 to $l,0oo,000; main
| and intercepting sewers. $2,8i0.000.
sewer service for houses now without
| IL 100000 site and construction of
incinerators. $650,000 garage for city
refuse division. $l50.000; needed bridges,
So, 1866, 900. land ana buildings for mu-
nicipal center $i9,000,000; extension of
streets and avenues, $4,0O0,000, extern
sion program for Free Public Library,
81. $4,000, hospitals and industrial
homes, $4.550 900. old cell wings or
District Jail which have been con-
demned, public schools, completing
five-year building program, $ll .000.0 900;
elimination of grade crossings. $680,000
Other needs listed as waterfront de-
Velopment. bridges and parks total an
additional 29.209.000, Practically none
Of these projects can be undertaken
Senator PhippS said unless the fiscal
relations between the two governments
are changed.
Construction Contracts.
The great programs under way have
reached out into virtually every part
of the Capital community and without
doubt will prove a great stimulus TO
further private development of the city
Many contracts for construction al
ready have gone to local engineering
firms, which have indicated they intend
to try to keep rs much of this business
in Washington aS possible.
One of the effects of the public build
ings program already has been to in
crease the value of private property
adjacent to the new buildings, This is
one of the reasons for Congress author
iging purchase of the entire So-called
triangle at cost of about $25 900. 900.
AS the south side of Pennsylvania ave-
nue. builds up with monumental struc-
lures. filled With thousands OF Govern
ment workers. private enterprise. 1t is
predicted, will virtually reconstruct the
entire north side of the Avenue or at
least all Of the older buildings.
Although much of the money neceS-
Sarily will go out Of town for raw mate
rials of construction, the expenditure
of millions for building here is ex-
pected by students of the situation to
have a very definite helpful effect on
business conditions III the Capital
Evening star., 1928-03-31
D. c. ENTERS GREAT
CONSTRUCTION ERA
Many Projects Are Planned
Some Have Been Started
by Government.
Continued from Seventeenth pagel

has specifically appropriated funds in
the Federal building program, 10 be eX-
pended through the supervising archi-
tect of the Treasury. include. An addi-
tion to the Government Printing Office,
1880 600. for which more ground must
b. acquired by condemnation; purchase
Of the square on which the Southern
Railway Building is located. $2,6S0,000,
the Archives Building and site for
the Supreme Court Building. near the
Confessional Library. 81 500 600
The Archives Building is to be located
between PENNSYLVANIA avenue and +
street. Ninth and Tenth streets. bit the
entire site will have to be acquired
through condemnation. long process.
Meantime plans are being developed in
the Office of the Supervising Architect
for this unusual building. which is to
house the Government archives A
total Of $4,000 900 has been authorized
by Congress for this building, and ST.
100000 has already been appropriated.
Condemnation proceedings are now
under way for acquisition of the Su-
preme Court site
Out Of the $4,000 600 authorized by
Congress to be spent in the FederaI
buildings program here, $iS sos. 900 has
been specifically authorized by name o.
the building project. and total Of
$l5.355, 900 has been appropriated A
very small portion Of this has already
been spent for some early projects, but
vast sum of it remains available now
for the Treasury to go forward full
steam ahead in the gigantic task so
well laid out.
Many Agencies Aid.
Many different agencies. commissions
anu departments have co-operated in
tbs plans for the public building pro-
gram. These include the Treasury De-
partment. in charge of the actual oper-
atoms, the Public Buildings Commits
sion. the Fine Arts Commission, the
National Capital Park and Planning
Commission and every department OF
bureau for which structure is being
built One of the valuable bodies set
uD within the Treasury for developing
plans Is the Treasury Board Of Archi-
tectural ConSultantS. consisting of well
known experts. representing the various
boards interested This body acts as
an adviser and clearing house for plans
and finally develops the architectural
plan generally for some Of the principal
buildings
Two interesting repair Jobs on public
works are virtually under way The
south abutment Of old Chain Bridge Is
being rebuilt TO strengthen its crum-
bling walls and restore the bridge 10
uSe. The dome of the New National
Museum must be strengthened to pre-
vent danger of its collapsing into the
rotunda below. This viii cost about
$50. 000
Among the projects discussed for the
Evening star., 1928-03-31
Bumps for Air Passengers.

Whether TO take the bumps or spend
nine hours extra in travel is puzzline
potential users of the new air line be-
tween Barcelona and Madrid Spain. II
requires IA hours to make the journey
by train and about three and one-half
hours by air-and the passenger fare
is the same But the airport for BARGE
Iona. at Prat de Llobregat. is on a road
that is so rough that it requires one
and one-half hours of the bumpiest OF
auto travelling to traverse 1t. and must
be used in connection with the air route