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Putnam patriot., 1928-02-09
SMALL FIRE LOSS Chief Thurston's Report Shows Reduction in Per Capita
 Amount.

Putnam had an unusually small loss from fire the past year. In dol- lars and cents the net loss was but $626.00. This can only be credited to one thing-an efficient fire depart ment The loss is computed as fol- lows -
 Loss on buildings. Ss,5O6.10. Of this total loss the property owners were reimbursed by insurance payments of s8, 8,480. 10, making a net money loss of but 26.00. Loss on contents of buildings, or on personal property. $2,75l.S5, on which insurance amount ing to $l,97lsS5 was paid, making 8 net loss of S600.00.
 This loss was divided among twen- ty-one fires. The biggest was the fire in the house on Lame9t street owned by Peter Dumas, June 21, the total loss being $3, 3,402.00. The same amount was received by the owner in insurance. Others of the larger fires were March 5, Telesphore Woisard, s725; May 20, Walter Wheaton, $l,913; May 27, Omer Bernier, $500; June 15, Zito Guy, S5i0; July 10, Nj. Sarty, s1. 1925. The only serious loss of contents of buildings was the Walter Wheaton fire with loss of S1,350.
 The fire loss according to the re- port of the Fire Chief, from which the above figures are taken, was but $1.44 per capita. This IS a consider able reduction over the previous year which showed per capita loss of S3.11.
 The department answered forty-five calls for chimney fires during the year, ten less than the previous year.
Putnam patriot., 1928-02-09
JOHN F. CARPENTER IS ; VICTIM OF GAS FUMES
TRAGIC DEATH OF LIFELONG RESIDENT OF PUTNAM LAWYER AND POLITICAL LEADER, DISCOVERED
 LAST SUNDAY MORNING BY HIS SISTER
Body Found In Bath Tub of GasFlled HomeFunera We'd
 nesday Afternoon At Two O'Clock

Iohn F. Carpenter, lifelong resident .f pntnam. lawyer, and well known .hrouehout the county and state in the nast as a political leader, was found dead in the bathroom of his South Main street home, Sunday morning. According to the report of the med ;ral examiner death was due to acci- dental asphyxiation from Illuminating eas A gas heater in the bathroom ss;sb sb attachment partly disconnected ,ras evidence of where the deadly funes came from.
 The discovery of Mir. Carpenters dead body was made by his sister. Mrs. Chester r. Child, who lives in the house next south. Failing to receive response to repeated telephone cails, Mrs Child went to the home of her brother. where she found the whole house filled with gas, denoting that tbe fumes had been escaping for quite ! period of time. This was also evil denced by the fact that the water in the tub in which the body was found in reclining position, was cold.
 Working Hard
 Mir. Carpenter had been working hard for several days to clear up a number of business matters. He had even worked nights, as light burning in his office denoted. When joked on Friday for having worked overtime the night before he said that he had been trying to catch up on number of matters that had accumulated and had been working very hard to get ready to handle some tax appeal cases that had been entrusted to him.
Putnam patriot., 1928-02-09
COURT ACTION THREATENED WHEN COUNCIL HES- YATES TO VOTE TO CALL SPECIAL CITY MEET
 ING AFTER PETITION IS PRESENTED
Commissioners Make Written Report of What Has Been Done
 In Compliance With Vote Construct East Side Project

When Alderman Carroll asked if the citizens petition, requesting that a special city meeting concerning the water works question, could not be taken from the table and acted upon, an argument over the well-worn water works situation arose at the common council meeting. Tuesday evening. During the argument number of caustic remarks were uttered by sev- eral of those who spoke on the sub iect.
 In reply to Alderman Carroll's question Mayor Richard replied that the petition was presented to the last council and that it was his opinion that the petition was "outiawed."
 Upon this. Attorney Irving II. Mi ron arose and asked and was given permission to address the council. He said that he had new petition similar to that of October 18th last asking for a special city meeting to see if the citizens would vote to construct 8 con crete reservoir on Richmond Hill, and that the petition was signed by twenty six voters. The new petition requested that a special city meeting for that purpose be called on or about the l6th of February, and was similar to the toimer petition.
 Mayor Richard said that he did not think such action should be taken un- til the council had informed itself as so what the board of water commis- sioners may have done under the vote 1o construct that part of the contract east of the Little River, and as to whether they have made any contracts that may be binding on the city. He said hc did not want to "get the city in wrong" on any contracts that may have been let.
 Alderman-at~large Ames said that he felt the same. and wilh that view in mind he moved that the petition be laid on the table for the present meet ing and adjournment be taken to an early date 10 act upon the petition.
 Threatens Court Action
 Attorney Miron then went over what had already transpired in the matter of the presentation of peti- tions, postponements and adjourn ments and the granting of more time by the so-called citizens committed and said. "We are going to insist that this petition be acted upon to- night. You have been advised by the
Putnam patriot., 1928-02-09

Mir. Carpenter called at the home of his mother Saturday evening and there told of his plan to go to Port Chester, N. F., the following morning to bring home his wife, who had been at the home of her mother in that city recnperating from a serious illness and operation performed at the Day Kimball Hospital. His last words as he left for his own home nearby were to the effect that he was going to take bath and retire early to get ready for the trip of the following day. This was the last seen of Mir. Carpenter alive.
 In the home it was evident that Mir. Carpenter had arranged the dishes that he might the more readily get his own breakfast before setting out on his journey. He then went to the bath room, drew the water in the tub, after lighting the new gas heater, and got into the tub to bathe. The body was in an easy, reclining position, and there was almost smile on Mr. Car penter's face, denoting that his thoughts were pleasant ones as he fell into the sleep from which he was nev- CT to awaken.
 Becomes Banker
 John Frederic Carpenter was born ;n Putnam, April g, 1870, son of John A. and Marcia Jane tChandler) Carpenter, and was therefore in his 5sth year. He attended the public schools and the Putnam High school.
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Putnam patriot., 1928-02-09
Mammoth Minstrels
 Next Monday Night

The outstanding feature of next Monday evenings entertainment in this city will be the offering of the Mammoth Minstrels at the Bradley theatre under the auspices of the b. A. R.. Parent-T Teacher Association, and the r. M. c. A.
 There has been no announcement as to the arrangement of the grand ensemble. That there is to be one seems assured for the end men have been selected and are practicing their jokes and songs. Many specialties have been placed on the program and the excellent show of last year is going to be surpassed, say those who have seen the recent rehearsals.
Putnam patriot., 1928-02-09

corporation counsel that you must act upon a petition signed by twenty or more voters. l am not here to dictate Co the council. l am not making threats. but if we have to we will re- sort to the courts to make the council grant this petition and call the meet ing. am not, l say. threatening, I am asking for our just rights. l have been informed that no contracts have been let. 1 ask action on the petition tonight or l will be forced to resort to the courts tomorrow morning"
 Mayor Richard said the motion of Alderman Ames was not refusing to grant the petition. "If Mir. Miron got his information from the water board. then the board went over the councils head in giving it to him and gave him information that they should have given the council" said His Honor.
 Calls Tt Threat
 'I am sorry MT. Miron had to re- sort Co threats"--
 ''I didn't" said the attorney.
 I can't call t anything else" said the mayor. There has been no re- fuSdi, tHf mayor htAieus put salu he thought the matter should be delay cd until the council has time Co be- come informed as to what the com missioncrs have done.
 Attorney Miron said that the mayor knew that the petition was Co be pre- sented and could have called the com missiouen and got the information.
 The mayor said be had tried to but Mir. Gilman is in New York. Attorney Miron said he had not stated that he had obtained know ledge from the commissioners but that he had been informed that no con- tracts have been made,
 The mayor said that fl seemed that the citizens committee is more im- portant than the council.
 Former Alderman Heard
 Former Alderman Rogers, also a member of the former water com mittee of the council, said that he believed the council would be doing something illegal Co take such a vote as Mir. Miron asked for. He said that the charter sets forth that all power to improve or construct water
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Putnam patriot., 1928-02-09
Police Campaign Keeps
 Fire Lane Unobstructed

The campaign being waged by the police under instructions of the mayor to keep the lane from Canal street north to Main street open is slowly being effected Many green tags have been attached to the steering wheels of automobiles parked on the wrong side of the street, giving warning not to repeat the offence. The number of tags used each day has diminished steadily and no arrests have been necessary.
 Reuben Swanson of South Wood stock spent Sunday in Groton.
Putnam patriot., 1928-02-09
SUNNYsIDE CLUB
 DINE AT PUTNAM INN

Monday evening. February 6, the Sunnyside Club held their annual meeting and banquet at the Putnam Inn. Fifteen members were present A detailed report of the social and community work of the past year was given by the secretary, Officers for the new year were elected as follows Director. Miss Edith Bowen: presi- dent. Mrs. Janet Smith; wise presi- dent. Mrs. Vera Owen; treasurer. Miss Olive Whitney; secretary, Mrs. Helen Spencer. corresponding secretary Mrs. Florence Pitkin. After the ban. quet social time with humorous anee- dotes and games was spent, bringing Tho deliVhtfui evening to a close.
Putnam patriot., 1928-02-09
Dayville Doctor
 In Auto Accident

Dr. Cecil Garcin, Dayville, mem Der of the Day Kimball Hospital staff of physicians, narrowly escaped in- jury during the slippery travelling, Tuesday night While driving m Danielson his car skidded and turn ed over. While the doctor was not injured the automobile was badly damaged
Putnam patriot., 1928-02-09
A Generous Donor
 Equips Sun Parlor

A generous donor. whose name has been withheld by request, has equipped the sun parior at the Day kimball Hos pital with Vita Glass. the most im- proved and recently discovered glass for sun -parlors and nurseries.
 The advantage of this equipment is that this glass allows the health giving portion of the ultraviolet rays in sunshine to penetrate the room which it can not do through ordi nary window glass,
Putnam patriot., 1928-02-09
NATIONAL NOVELTY co.
 TO LOCATE IN PUTNAM

with a manufaeturing concern in Providence and are familiar with all of the details of both the manufactur- ing and selling ends. Already they have been booking orders and are ready to start making the goods as soon as their machinery arrives
 The concern has leased quarters from the Putnam Box Corporation on the west side of the Quinebaug river just south of and practically adjoin- ing the box shop building.
Putnam patriot., 1928-02-09
Physicians Meet, Dine,
 and Hold Discussion

The doctors of the Day Kimball Hospital staff met at the hospital Tuesday evening. They enjoyed an excellent supper aCd interesting talks and discussions. Those present were Doctors s. B. Overlook, Pom fret; Karl T. Phillips and Marguerite J. Bullard, Putnam; E. R. Pike, East Woodstock; R. M. Paine, Thompson; {; and w. A. Tanner, Danielson.
Putnam patriot., 1928-02-09
To Become Pastors
 Assistant In Ohio

Miss Abbie Scott of North Grosven- ordale has accepted position as pas tors assistant to the Rev. Clarence H. LaRue, pastor of the Methodist church of Finlay, Ohio. The church is a large one, having q membership of 1,200 with Sunday school of 900.
 Miss Scott is a graduate of the School of Religious Education of Bos- ton. Although the Finlay church has a staff of volunteer workers, it has never had a paid worker
Putnam patriot., 1928-02-09

The National Novelty Company of Putnam is the latest new industry 10 locate in this city. The company will begin the manufacture of all kinds of paper novelties including paper streamers, paper hats, paper horns, confetti, and other novelties used by the trade.
 Two young men are behind the project. They have been connected
Putnam patriot., 1928-02-09
VALENTINE TEA TO
 CHANGE ITS ASPECT
Will Be Held Feb. IT, } 10 6, Followed By Dance In the
 Evening
Card Party New Departure-To Hold
 May Brcakfsst

The Woman's Board of the Day Kimball Hospital is planning an in- novation in the annual Valentine Tea, which will be held in Odd Eel lows Hall Friday, February 17th, from three until six o'clock.
 The uncertainty of weather condi- tions, with the corresponding difficulty in transportation. has persuaded the board that a simpler Tea will prove more suitable affair than the re- gently customary Tea, Supper and Dance.
 In departing from this custom it has been decided Go return to the May Breakfast of former years when an appetizing morning meal will be served and, in conjunction, a sale of fancy and useful articles. This, it is hoped, will prove attractive to many who can venture forth in the uncer- tain February weather.
 The Valentine Tea this year from three to six o'clock. will be made unusually attractive. Mrs. Atwood will have her cntrancing flower table and Mrs. Gladys Nicks the candy table. Following the Tea from eight to twelve o'clock there will be a dance. The tickets will be seventy five cents and may be procured from Mrs. Lawrence Baekns. Thompson. or Miss Elizabeth Patferty. Putnam. Good music will be provided.
 Includes Card Party
 A real innovation of the affair will be a card party with tables at S2.00 or single ticke iftv cents Mrs. Silas Nj. Wheclock is in charge of the arrangements and will furnish details.
 The Woman's Board feels assured of the hearty cooperation of all of it's members. 1t respectfully urges the public to assist in making this undertaking the success that it's pur- pose entities it to be.
 No one who has not a personal in- terest in the hospital and is not in close touch with it's affairs can realize the many demands made upon it and the enormous responsibility entailed in keeping this humanitarian institu- ton functioning properly, nor the concurrent expense entailed.
 The Day Kimball Hospital is our hospital and needs our generous and loyal support at all times.
 
 Byron Chandler of Worcester was in Putnam Wednesday.
Putnam patriot., 1928-02-09

After the regular meeting of the Rebekahs in Odd Fellows hall, last evening, whist was played the first prize being won by Mrs. Russell and Fred D. Card and the consolation prize was given Miss Bonat and Joseph Schmanska.
Putnam patriot., 1928-02-09

The East and West Bridge Club met at the home of Mrs. L. Thomas Jones of Main street Thursday after noon. Mrs. George D. Clark was the high scorer. Refreshments were serv- ed by the hostess. The next meeting will be held with Mrs. F. B. Williams of Center street.
Putnam patriot., 1928-02-09
TELEPHONE EMPLOYEES DANCE

The Telephone Employees Assoeia- ton will give another of their enjoy able dances in Odd Fellows hall, Wed nesday evening of next week. Music will be furnished by the Kalus Group. broadeasting orchestra of Proyi- dence
Putnam patriot., 1928-02-09
BANQUET AT INN
 MONDAY EVENING
Mothers and Daughters Dine and Have Delightful Time
 Together
Tri-Y Club Host To Gathering.--Rev
 W. L. Beard Speaks

4 Mother and Daughter Banquet was held Monday evening, at the Putnam Inn. under the auspices of the Tri-Y club of Putnam. The girls undertook q large enterprise but were fully repaid by the splendid at tendance, there being almost one hun dred persons present from Putnam and surrounding towns
 While a delicious dinner was be- ing served music was enjoyed. Piano and violin solos were played by Miss Helen Varbedian and Miss Stella Kubaska.
 After the dinner Miss Nancy c. Judkins. the Tri-Y leader, gave few words of welcome Co the mothers and daughters. She stressed the point that she hoped the banquet would become an annual event in Putnam.
 The girls were fortunate in secur- ing Rev Mir. Beard, president of Foochow College, who has recently returned from China. Rachael Hurl- but, the president of Tri-Y introduce ed Mir Beard
 Daughter "A Pal"
 Mr. Beard said that this was the first time he had ever attended a Mother and Daughter Banquet, but he presumed that the relation between mother and daughter was similar to that of father and son He said that above all the duties of n mother. the first should be to make her daughter "a pal" Mir. Beard illu- strated his ideas by personal expe- riences and made his talk very inter- esting in this manner He also told about the relations between mothers and daughters in China thirty years ago and at the present time which differed greatly with ours. but under the guide of the missionaries are rapid ly changing
 The arrangements for this banquet were in charge of Judith Sabin and Maryland Payne. The girls wish to thank the public for it's success.
Putnam patriot., 1928-02-09

Mrs. Herbert J. Smith of Church street sails from New York City Sat urday to spend several weeks abroad She will join Mrs. William T. Cor nell of New York City for the trip.
Putnam patriot., 1928-02-09

Bread and Butter Pickles 2sc jdr S. S. P. Chocolate Syrup 34c can Salmon Steak BOG and 55c can Grated Parmesan Cheese soc
Putnam patriot., 1928-02-09

Byron Chandler of Worcester was in Putnam Wednesday.
Putnam patriot., 1928-02-09

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Putnam patriot., 1928-02-09

Eat right and you will feel T you many interesting new foods in
The Washington times., 1928-12-14
] URY TRYING
DOCTORHUNG

RALEIGH n. c., Dec. IA 0.N.s).
"Jurors withdrawn and mistrial or.
dered."
That IS the way the records stood
after 43 hours of jury deliberation
in the moral turpitude trial of DIR.
Robert s. Carroll, noted neurologist
as court resumed today to hear de-
fense arguments that the defendant
is entitled to judgment on the
charges Of cruelty and neglect as
brought by the State board of chari.
ties and public welfare.
The board sought to cancel the
license OF DIR. Carroll's Highland
Hospital because of his alleged un-
fitness to conduct such an institu'
ton.
The jury which has had the case
since $50 p m. Tuesday, reported
to Judge w. c. Harris thai it was
agreed that the charges Of cruelty
and neglect should be answered in
favor of DR.. Carroll,
The deadlock which iung the jury,
it was reported, arose over the
charge Of gross immortality on the
mart Of DR.. Carroll.
The Washington times., 1928-12-14
CANISTER DIES
IN CHAIR FOR
Staying

OSSINING. N. Y. Dec. III I.N.S.l.
Thomas Red) Moran, 20 and hard
boiled. was executed In the electric
chair at Sing Sing Prison early
today for the murder OF two
Brooklyn policemen in 1925. The
current was turned on at 1:05s30
O'Clock and Moran was pronounced
dead at 1903.
The youthful Brooklyn gangster.
who shouted ~ want to burn't
when sentenced IN court, tried to-
appear nonchoIant 1t the end. but
could not conceal his nervousness.
"A cigarette was taken from him
and his request for whisky was
refused. An hour earlier he had
enjoyed d game Of pInochle with
q keeper.
Moran made no statement. He
had said farewell to his brother,
Charles. ana q former sweetheart
who visited the prison with q baby
in her arms.
The execution was postponed tive
hours while the other cOnvicts were
being entertained at the annual
Sing Sing show. q musical comedy.
The Washington times., 1928-12-14
CHICAGO WOMAN
KILLS PEPPER
At WINDOW

CHICAGO, Dec. IA H.N.Sl-A
prowler, thought to have been a
''peeping Tom," was shot and in.
stantly killed today BY Mrs. Frank
Mccormick, S4-year-old widow.
Mrs. Mccormick told police she
was awakened by the sound Of
someone walking on the fire escape
outside her second floor bedroom
window. Living alone, she keeps q
revolver for protection. AS she
reached for the gun she saw what
appeared to be shadow of man
shopping as though to peer into her
window.
She fired one shot and the shadow
disappeared.
Mrs. Mccormick summoned police
who found the prowler's body on
the fire escape. He was shot
through the forehead.
The mans pockets yielded card
bearing the name Carl Murray, the
sum bf 3$2, pair of dice and a pint
bottle of whisky.
The dead man appeared to be
about % years old.
Mrs. Mccormick was not held.
The Washington times., 1928-12-14

LIGHTNING bolts millions volts strength will made and
to be held at the institutions building a MOTH
Lightning
b deYoped .
The Washington times., 1928-12-14
MACHINES
BRING RAIDS

Arrested in a series of slot
machine raids, eight men today
faced trial on charges OF permitting
gaming.
The men were taken into custody
after parents had complained that
school children were gambling on
the devices. Protest also was made
that slugs from the machines had
been used in pay telephone stations.
The arrests were made by Hugh
Brodie and Frank Varney, detective
sergeants, assisted by H. H. Carper,
headquarters chauffeur.
The defendants are Richard Orr
Biddick, %, OF the 1900 block Tenth
St. N. W.: George Pappas, 3S, Of
the 700 block Thirteenth ST., N. W.;
Jacob Caplon, 81, Of the 900 block
Ninth ST., N. W.: Harry Blaum, ~,
of the Linden Hall Apartments;
Mike Apostolakos, 3S, of the 100
block E st. N. W.: Mike Haney,
SO. of the 1400 block Maryland
Ave. NJ. E.; John James Romley,
Sc OF the 1900 block r st, N. e.;
and Arestomanes Mines, 40, Of the
first block K st. N. W.
The Washington times., 1928-12-14
DEATHS IN
CHICAGO 1000

CHICAGO, Dec. IA Q.s.s).-with
Chicago's automobile deaths for
1928 reaching the 1000 mark, Cor.
oner Herman N. Bundesen today OUT
lined program for ending the
tragic killings.
His campaign for safety was an,
nounced at the inquest into the
death of Frank Stulek, IL, the thou
sandth victim Of reckless driving"
Coroner Bundesen, who branded
the killing Of three persons a day
"cold- -blooded murder suggested
the following remedies:
Wider roads.
Grade separations at important in.
tersections.
Greater use OF traffic lights and
signals.
Educational campaigns for motor
safety among motorists and pedes-
trians, especially among children.
Swift punishment for drunken and
reckless drivers.
State law licensing all motorists.
The Washington times., 1928-12-14
GIVE DUES
Of MONTH
TO AID
POOR

Washington Firemen Joined
tie GOOD FELLOWS LAST
night
The City Fire Fighters As.
.sociation, composed Of mem-
bers Of every fire company ii
the city, voted to use the De-
cember dues for the care Of
needy families on Christmas
day. The association met In
Typographical 4 Hall Fifth and
G Streets Northwest.
Lieut.. r. Il. Moreland. Of NO. z
Truck Company. introduced mo.
tion which turned the dues for the
month over to u special commit.
tee. This committee win take many
lof the families the GOOD FELL
LOWS Of the TIMES are trying to-
help, and will give them baskets
containing i Christmas dinner.