davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Evening star., 1928-05-10

woodbridge Tigers, who will meet
Clover insects Saturday at 10 o'clock
on diamond No. 8. want games. Call
North 2405.
Evening star., 1928-05-10

Players are wanted for Muddy Ruel
peeyees team, Call Lincoln. llb3-J.
Evening star., 1928-05-10

tonight at O'Clock at the home OF
Garrett Waters.
Evening star., 1928-05-10

Tanning IL hatsmen without yielding
hit, Pitcher Morton hurled Pierce A.
G. to q 5-to-2 win over Berwyn Seniors
Putnam patriot., 1928-01-26
E. E. HOBART
Clerk of Plymouth, Mass
County Court Married Put
nam Woman.

Edward Ellis Hobart, clerk OF ths
Plymouth, Mass, county court, aleu
AT his home in Plymouth, sunday
leaving a wife who was a former resi-
dent of Putnam. /.
Mr., Hobart had held the office he
occupied at the time Of his death since
1898. He was born in Bridgewater'
Mass. November /, 1852, and was q
graduate of Harvard College and
Harvard law school.
Mrs. Hobart was the daughter OF
DIR. John Witter, practicing physi-
clan in Putnam many years ago. her
first husband, who died some years
after her marriage, was John Linsey
of the clothing firm of Bates q Lam
sey. They conducted what is now the
Bonneville store in the Central Block.
Mrs. Linsey went 70 Plymouth
where she was principal of the Ply
mouth High school before her mar
riage to Mr.. Hobart She is a sister
of Mrs. Edward G. Wright, formerly
of Putnam, who left this city follow
ING the death of her husband, the late
Judge Edward G. Wright, of the Put
nam district probate court.
Putnam patriot., 1928-01-26
FATHER DIES SAVING
WIFE AND DAUGHTER
Flash of Flame Follows Filling
of Heater For Child's
Bath

Three in Family Brought to Hospital
Filling a hot oil heater in prepar
ing for his ten year old child's bath
last Saturday night caused the death
Of Joseph Cafon Of Danielson and the
serious burning of the bodies Of his
wife Rose and little daughter Lii
liam.
Mr.. Caron took a bottle contain
ing kerosene and held it over a stove
to let some of the contents into the
oil tank. II is believed, following an
investigation, that Mr.. Caron let the
bottle fall onto the hot stove.
There was a sudden flash that re-
suited in quickly spreading blaze
and the family of three was trap
ped in the second story tenement
where they made their horne. The
thought of the father and mother
turned TO the little girl in the blaze
filled room and they CROPPED about
until they found her.
1t was difficult for them to locate
the door that would free them from
the fiery trap and it was while trying
To open this exit that Mr.. Caron re-
ceived burns that proved fatal.
Clothing Ablaxe
The three members of the family
with their clothing blazing made their
escape to the out Of doors. The fire
alarm was rung and the fremen ar
rived in time to save the building.
Mr. and Mrs. Caron and the little girl
we're given first aid by a Danielson
doctor. Meanwhile the Day Kimball
ambulance was summoned and the
injured brought to the hospital. Mr..
Caron was suffering from deep burns
about the face, arms and chest. Lit
tie hope was given for saving his life.
lie died Sunday night. Both Mrs.
Caron and the child are burned
about the head, arms and chest and
were placed upon the danger list.
They have shown Improvement and
it is now expected that they Will re-
cover.
The sight of the members Of the
little family as they appeared from
their furnace trap aroused the pity
of those who saw them, including the
firemen. Their faces were blaekr
ened and skin was hanging from
their arms and hands as they groaned
under the agony their burns caused
them.
Putnam patriot., 1928-01-26
ASK ME ANOTHER
ABOUT CALIFORNIA
QUESTIONS

QUESTIONS
/. What is the area and rank of the
State?
2. What is the 1925 test) popula-
ton.
3. How long is the State?
4. What States touch IL?
5. What foreign country. What
Ocean?
6. What climates?
z. To what is the enormous fruit
and garden output owing?
8. What does the State rank in
ownership of motor cars?
Q. What is the railroad mileage?
10. What crops are grown?
IL. What minerals are mined!
~. What are principal occupations
13. Where is all the borax in U. S
found?
IA. What trees grow in California?
15. What are the Forty-Niners?
16. When was the State acquired
from Mexico?
II. What is the population of San
Francisco?
IS. What are the three great Uni
versities?
10. What is the largest city in area
in u. ST.
20. What is the population?
81. What famous film celebrates San
Francisco?
%. Who are the producers?
23. Who is the director?
"a. Who is starred? Who featured
%. Where is it playing and when?
ANSWERS
"a 158,297 50. NIL, End rank.
(2) 4,021, 1920. (3) 1000 miles. az
Ore, New, and Ariz. 60 Mexico,
Pacific Ocean. (s) Temperate to sub
tropical. ca Largely to irrigation.
(8) Second (9) 1882 miles in 1923.
(10) All cereals, forage crops, fruits
and nuts of temperate and sub trop-
ical climates. iii Gold, silver, cop
per, lead and quicksilver Petroleum
output enormous. (12) Farming,
stockraising, gardening, mining, lum-
boring, shipping, motion picture pro-
duction, oil refining, canning, etc. (13)
California. ia Every variety Of
tree which grows north Of the purely
tropical zone, giant redwoods most
famous. (15) Men who joined in the
first gold rush. (16) 1916. I'D
567,00 (1926). (1S) Leland Stan
ford, Jr., the University Of California,
University Of Southern California.
(l9l Los Angeles. l20) 100000 in
1925. CID "0ld San Francisco"
(22) Warner Bros. Inc. (23) Alan
Crosland. (24) Dolores Costello F;
Warner GLAND. (25l At the Bradley
Theatre Sunday and Monday.
Putnam patriot., 1928-01-26
MINSTREL SHOW

The second annual minstrel show
under the auspices Of the d. A. r.
Parent-T Teacher Association, and T.
NJ. c. A., will be staged at the Bradley
Theatre, Monday evening, February
18th, and tickets are now selling.
Last year the house was a sell-out
and the show went over big. IL was
repeated with great success in Daniel
son. A number Of the veterans of the
former cast will be in the circle this
year.
Sidney MARYLAND Of Danielson will
act as interlocutor. On the ends will
be found Ralph Shoals, Leo Bodo and
Burdette Hopkins Of Danielson, with
Kenneth Sharpe, Hub II. Owen and l.,
Edwin Hill Of Putnam.
Specialties will include numbers by
Miss Myra Frink Of Brooklyn, Miss
Edmaer Guy and a special group Of
young ladies led by Mrs. Dorothy
Prince.
Putnam patriot., 1928-01-26
KIMBALL TO STAY
Superintendent Schools With
draws Resignation At Re-
quest of School Board

With the resembling Of its vote 70
accept the resignation Of Elwell G.
Kimball, superintendent Of the schools
Of Thompson and principal Of the
Tourtellotte Memorial High school
and the withdrawal Of the resigna
ton Of Mr.. Kimball, harmony in
school matters in the town has been
restored and the town retains the ser
vices, for the remainder Of the school
year at least, of an official who has
given good service in his dual posi-
tions for the past seven years.
The action at the school meeting
Monday evening effects a reconcillia-
ton between the board and the super
neutrality-suspicious. that will be for
led partment Of the town govern
the best interests Of the educational
department Of the town government.
Mr.. Kimball, whc had given notice OF
his intention to complete his duties
February LIST, was asked to reconsi-
der and to withdraw his resignation.
This he has consented to do.
Friends Of Mr.. Kimball see in the
action Of the school board his COM
plete vindication in the misunder-
standing that grew out Of matters OF
administration that became public
in town meeting.
With harmony restored and the
unanimous acknowledgement that Mr..
KimbalI is an efficient educator and
executive ii Is now belived that he
is practically sure Of reelection by
the school board for a further period
of service IL he will accept such re-
election.
Putnam patriot., 1928-01-26
POMFRET

Arthur Blackmore of Pomfret was
in Willimantie Saturday.
Little Hugh Murphy who was i'll
with pneumonia, is reported much
improved.
Mrs. Ida Piercy and little grand
son, George Shrine are visiting in
Hartford.
Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas Melia spent
the weekend with their son Dan in
Stamford, Conn.
Mr.. Robert Hillyer arrived in Pom
fret on Tuesday to pass a part of
the mid-year vacation here.
The Rev. Mr.. Truman Hemingway
Of Winchester, Mass, spent a few
days last week at Fox Hill Farm.
Mr.. Armand Denis motored to New
York on Tuesday with Mr.. Louis
Ream Of Thompson for a few days
visit
A card was received from Mr..
Charles Swain on the s.. Paris by
the pilot boat. to announce a safe ar
rival on board.
Mrs. Tielson and Miss Miller of
Providence are guests at Fox Hill
Farm. Another visitor there is Mrs.
Henry Holt Of New York.
There will be a masquerade dance
in the A. o. H. Hall, Friday evening,
February 10th, under the auspices
Of Pomfret A. o. H.. Prizes for the
best gents and ladies costume.
Mrs. Ida Dedeier Of New York City
and a summer visitor Of Mrs. M.
Fishman and w. H. Blackmore, sail
ed on Saturday aboard the "Homeric"
on cruise to the Mediterranean.
Miss Lowell entertained the Pom
fret Bridge Club at Fox Hill Farm
on Monday evening. At the guest
table were Mrs. Henry Holt, Mrs.
Ackley, Mrs Denis, and Mrs. Roose-
welt Of Thompson.
The rummage sale and. dance given
in Pomfret Hall on Wednesday last
BY the Parents and Teachers Associa-
ton was we'll attended. The net pro-
fits were twenty-five dollars, given
to the Pomfret Free Library.
At the annual business meeting OF
the Central Congregational church on
Friday evening there was an excel
lent attendance. Fifty-fve persons
enjoyed the good food provided by
the church members. All business
was successfully gotten through; al
fairs in a prosperous condition.
AT the whist and dance given by
The League of Catholic Women on
Friday evening at A. o. H. Hall
prizes were won by James Maher and
Elizabeth Donlon. The cake guess
ing contest was won by Mrs. Bastic
and Leonard Spialman who came
closest to the correct weight, seven
pounds, and divided the prize be-
tween them.
Putnam patriot., 1928-01-26
Widow of Former Pastor
Buried Here Wednesday

The body of Mrs. Charles Hikok
widow Of the Rev. Charles Hikok, q
former pastor of the Thompson Bap-
fist church, who died in Wakefield
Mass. was brought 20 Putnam and
buried in the Grove street cemetery
Tuesday afternoon. The comsttal ser
vice was conducted by Rev. Mr.
Nightingale Of Moosup. The nearest
relative is a grandson. Howard Bar
Der Of Oneeo.
Putnam patriot., 1928-01-26

Mr.. and Mrs. John p. Grosvenor
were Boston visitors on Monday.
The Bridge Club met on Monday
evening with Miss Alice Lowell at
Fox Hin Farm.
Mrs. J. w .Sayre viii also arrive
tonight, from Lexington, KY to re-
main for several days.
Mrs. Joseph c. Hoppin arrived
Tuesday for short visit and Is stop
ping at the East cottage.
Mrs. Stephen Chase has returned
from Havana, Cuba, where she has
been visiting for the past month.
Mrs. George B. Wagstaff OF Baby
Ion, L. l., is spending tonight at the
Main House.
Miss Mary Parsons and Miss Twee-
cy OF Providence are spending a
fortnight at the Inn.
Putnam patriot., 1928-01-26

Is, Andrew P. Peterson, aged 70
years.
COURNOYER-In Putnam, Jan. "a,
Edward Cournoyer, aged 90 years.
DOWNING-In Abingdon, at 1.-THE
Haven" Jan. 20, Hans b. Downing
Of Putnam. aged 70 years.
ROBBINS-In Richmond, Va, Jan.
10, Charles f. Robbins, formerly of
East Thompson.
GAGNON-In North Grosvenordale,
Jan. 30. Mrs. Joseph Gagnon, aged
50 years.
FRINK-In Norwich, Jan. IS, Avis,
wife of George Frink Of Woodstock,
aged So years
BACK US-In Dade City, Fla, Jan.
10, Edmund b. Backus, aged IS
years, formerly of Ashford.
Putnam patriot., 1928-01-26
APPOINTED OFFICER FOR
THE cROSvENORDALES

Robert Blanchette, well known resi-
dent Of North Grosvenordale, has been
appointed to succeed the late Neri Co
derre as police officer Of the village.
Until he is elected constable Mr.. Blan-
Ghetto will confine his duties for the
most part in guarding the property of
the Grosvenordale Company, which in
cludes a good part of the village.
Mr.. Blanchette has been a resident
Of the village most of his life, is well
known. and is prominent in church
and fraternal societies.
Putnam patriot., 1928-01-26
PUTNAM Is TO HAVE
A NEW DIRECTORY
Will Include Villages of Me-
chanicsville, The Grosven-
ordales and Wilsonville
Many New and Convenient Features
Gin Publication

The II. A. Manning Company Of
Springfield has started the revision
Of Putnam's directory. Besides Put
nam the directory viii include the
villages of Mechanicsville. Grosvenor-
dale and North Grosvenordale and
Wilsonville in the town Of Thompson.
II will also list wives names and will
carry a complete street and house
guide.
Putnam's present directory has be-
come obsolete. II is six years old,
having been published in 1922. The
new book has been endorsed by the
Putnam Chamber of Commerce as
a work much needed to be done.
]. Edward Archey and his assist
ants are now at work on the business
and professional end of the work. In
a few DAYS the house enumerators
will begin calling at residences to cor
rect and revise that end Of the book.
Mr.. Archey calls the attention OF
the business interests and manufae-
turers to the importance of listing
their nationally advertised products
so that the directory can show them
to advantage. The National Assoeia-
ton of Directory Publishers of North
America. of which the II. A. Man.
ming Co. is a member, is spending
thousands of dollars annually to ed
ncate the public in the uses OF the city
directories, and urge the merchants
and manufacturers to grasp the OPP
portunity of making known their
wares through representation in their
town directories.
New Features
New features will be added TO the
directory and careful attention VIII be
given to the listings and information
The cooperation of the general pub
liz as well as the business interests u
needed in order to make the book
as up-to-date as possible. The de.
nartment stores, factories, banking
institutions, etc, when equipped with
nroper mailing lists can and do fur-
nish information that is valuable 70
the housewife in her shopping tours,
and the professional men, ineiualhe
doctors. dentists. lawyers, etc, nave
constant recourse to the book IN 10
eating people.
AT this time it will be well TO say a
word about the different religious
denominations in the town and SUB
urbs. They should give thought 70
property listing the Sunday as wei as
mid-week services, young people
activities, clubs, societies, etc. ms
information when properly listed can
not help but be of value to the resi-,
dents Of town and vicinity, as Wen
az the travelling public, who only
know in a vague way Of the locatioh
and activities of the eity's ehurehes'
etc.
Asks Cooperation
The Chamber of Commerce heart
iv endorses the work Of the II. A.
Manning CO., in its efforts toward re-
yising the present directory. The IN
dividual can do his part by giving the
information asked by the enumeration
when called upon at his home. II any
business or member of a family mas
not been approached for the desired
Information call up the Chamber OF
Commerce and every effort WIN DC
made TO see that you secure the cor
rect listing Of your name, business
and address
Putnam patriot., 1928-01-26
STANLEY SHAW GETS
EARNED PROMOTION

fContined from Page one)
and from there to Pomfret, where Mr..
shaw attended the South school be-
fore the family came to Putnam. lie
then entered the Israel Putnam school
and later the high school, from which
he graduated in 1916. During ms
senior wear he worked during vaea-
tion in the Office of the Putnam Wooden
Company. and continued in this posi-
ton until he enlisted for the world
War.
Over Seas Veteran
Mr.. Shaw's enlistment was in the
66th Field Artillery Brigade, l46th
Regiment. He was soon overseas and
saw service in northern France until
the armistice was signed. He was
then sent TO Germany with the army
of occupation, remaining six months.
He left for home in May, 1919, and
arrived in Putnam in June
Back home he entered the employ OF
the n. Y, N. II. & II. Railroad as
track supervisor with the maintenance
Of way department a position he held
until he resigned to enter the employ
of the Cargill Trust Company Novem-
Der IL, 1924.
Mr.. Shaw is married and has three
children, two daughters and a SON
Mrs. Shaw was Miss Florence Agnes
Gilbert, daughter of ID. b. Gilbert OF
Putnam. They were married in Put
nam May 10th, 1918.
Fraternally Mr.. Shaw is affiliated
with the Masons and the Odd Fellows,
and is secretary of the Putnam Ma
sonic Club.
Putnam patriot., 1928-01-26
Woodstock Woman
Dies In Norwich

Mrs. Avis Frink, wife Of George
Frink, Woodstock, died at hospital
in Norwich Wednesday morning. The
body was brought to Woodstock dur
ing the day and the funeral viii be
from the home Saturday afternoon
at two o'clock. Burial win be in
Woodstock Hill cemetery. Besides
her husband she leaves son and a
daughter.
Putnam patriot., 1928-01-26
HIT BY AUTOMOBILE

Miss Alice Alvord, while on her way
To work, Monday, was hit by an auto
mobile Of Arthur Robitaille and driy-
en- by his son. She was taken 10 the
Day Kimball Hospital. Examination
disclosed no broken bones but she re-
mains a patient at the institution.
Putnam patriot., 1928-01-26
MARRIED Is YEARS
MIR. and Mrs. Joseph GibneS
Entertain On Silver We'd
ding Anniversary.

Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph r. Gibney OF
Webster observed their silver wedding
anniversary last Sunday. Mr.. Gibney
is son of Mr.. and Mrs. Richard CAB.
ney of this city, and formerly resided
here.
Putnam patriot., 1928-01-26
BORN

STARR-In North Woodstock, Jan
81, daughter to Mr.. and Mrs. Les
ter Starr.
CARLSON--In Putnam, at the Day
KimbalI Hospital, Jan. 20, son to
Mr.. and Mrs. George Carlson OF
Woodstock.
Putnam patriot., 1928-01-26
MARRIAGE

PLANKY-S JEAN-In Putnam, at
st. Mary's church. Jan. %, Miss
Celia S. Jean and Walter Plainly.
Putnam patriot., 1928-01-26

The undersigned wish to express
their thanks and appreciation to the
kind neighbors and friends who, by
words and deeds, assisted and COM
forted them during the illness and
following the death Of husband and
father; also those who sent flowers
for the funeral.
MRS. JOHN b. LEPIRE,
MRS. JOSEPHINE LAPIERRE,
ALEXANDER LEPIRE,
MISS ROSE LEPIRE,
LEODORE LEPIRE. a.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-06-20
STREET CLEANING BIDS

MERCEDES, June 20.-Bids for
cleaning the streets of this city are
to be opened by members of the city
commission at their meeting Friday
OF this week
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-06-20
DIR. Caldwell's 3 Rules
Keep You Healthy

DR.. Caldwell watched the results
OF constipation for AZ years, and
believed that no matter how careful
people are of their health, diet and
exercise, constipation will occur
from time to time regardless of how
much one tries to avoid it. OF next
importance, then, is how to treat it
when it comes. DIR. Caldwell al
ways was in favor OF getting as
close to nature as possible, hence his
remedy for constipation, known as
DIR. Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin, is a
mild vegetable compound. IL can
not harm the most delicate system
and is not a habit forming prepare
ton. Syrup Pepsin is pleasant
tasting. and youngsters love il. It
does not grippe. Thousands of moth
ers have written Us TO that effect.
DR.. Caldwell did not approve of
drastic physics and purges. He did
not believe they were good for hui
man beings to put into their sys-
tenn. In a practice of AZ years he
never saw any reason for their use
when a medicine like Syrup Pepsin
will empty the bowels Just as
promptly, more Clearly and gently,
without gripping and harm to the
system.
Keep free from constipation! II
robs your strength. hardens your
arteries and brings on premature
old age. Do not let a day 90 by
without a bowel movement. Do not
sit and hope, hut 20 to a druggist
and get one OF the generous bottles
of DIR. Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin.
Take the proper dose that night and
bv morning you will feel like a diff
ferent person. Use Syrup Pepsin
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-06-20
Weslaco Launches
Drive to Finance
{. of {. Activity

wESLACO, June 20.-A campaign
to raise $1,000 as the budget Of the
Weslaco Chamber Of Commerce for
the remainder Of the year. untl
funds from the tax levy for its
support become available in 1929. has
been launched here. following a
mass meeting held 5y the chamber.
The organization has been oper-
ating so far this year en- funds froIt
last years budget. according to /. +,
Bailey, secretary.
The committee which ~ conduct
ing the campaign is composed Of
Clifton Davenport. chairman; W. ;
Wray. Carl LaDuke. W. Carruthers,
Judson Friday. Wray HARNESS w.
A. Schueler. t. <. Carpenter and
Curt Summers.
The chamber Of m il to be
tax supported after January 1 OF
next year. according 10 provision OF
a new charter adopted by Weslaco
this year.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-06-20
Car Driver Has
Narrow Escape;
Auto Turns Over

r. B. Narvaez, s43 Monroe street,
employee of the county engineering
department, miraculously escaped
serious injury Wednesday when an
automobile in which he was riding
struck a truck, belonging to the
Alexander Tire company, at the in
tersection Of Elizabeth and Palm
boulevard and turned completely
over wedging against the curb and
a lamp post on the high school cor
ner of the intersection.
S. E. Vauter, driver Of the tire
truck, had practically crossed Eliza
beth street going north when Mar
vaez' cae, going west on Elizabeth
crashed into the right real end of
the truck, causing the automobile,
which was a light touring car, to turn
completely over.
Although the truck was apparently
unchanged, the touring car was
badly wrecked. The body. hood and
radiator were caved in on both sides,
radius rods practically bent double,
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-06-20
GET FACTS FOR
TARIFF FIGHT
Valley Representatives
Well Supplied With
Information
Especial to The Herald)

SAN BENIT0, June 20.-Acting or
the advice of Congressman John N.
Garner, the Valley delegation to
Washington in behalf of the pro-
posed tariff on Mexican tomatoes
will leave Thursday night fortified
with a mass of facts and figures on
the cost Of producing tomatoes, cost
Of improvements in the Valley, and
similar information.
This information, secured by the
two delegates from the Valley from
reliable sources, including respon-
sible farmers, will be used to sup
plement the information which an
examiner for the tariff commission
secured in the Valley last year in
a study of the situation.
The tariff commission representa-
tive spent three months in the VAL
ley, and during most Of that time
was accompanied over the section by
j. Z. Bell, chairman Of the Valley
tariff committee, who will be one
Of the delegates to the hearing IN
Washington June rs. W. Z. Nc
Davitt Of Brownsville, pioneer Val
ley shipper, will be the other dele
gate.
Mr.. Bell Tuesday received a COM
mu~nication from Congressman Gar
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-06-20

ner, who il now ut Uvalde, in regard
to the fight for the tariff. The let
ter was in reply to one from Mr..
Bell, asking Mr.. Gamers advice on
the course Of action at the hearing.
Mr.. Garner says that mainly what
the tariff commission wants from
the Valley is definite information
and facts" 1.-TWO men are as good
at the hearing as twenty" the vet
eran congressman says. 81 have
presented a brief on this matter, and
what the Valley representatives will
want TO have on hand is mainly in
formation on costs Of production in
the Valley, and in the foreign COM
peting sections"
Mr.. Bell has wired the Of
the Florida Chamber Of Commerce.
outlining to him plans of the Valley
section, and asking for any further
information on the plan Of pro-
cedure, and any way in which the
Valley can help Florida.