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Putnam patriot., 1928-03-08
EXECUTIVES DINE
 AT RUSSIAN BEAR
National Rhea Go. Gives Com plimentary Banquet In
 Recognition of Services
Pass Experimental Stage With Bright
 Outlook

The National Rhea Company gave a banquet to it's executives and overseers of departments at the Russian Bear, Thompson, last evening at 6.30 o. clock. The affair was arranged in recognition of the hearty cooperation of the plant and office force during the experimental stage through which the company has passed.
 The concern is now turning out a fine product and is meeting competi- tion and booking orders. At a recent meeting as the Rotary Club l.. H. MelIor, superintendent of the plant, explained the manufacture of this fab ric, which is made from rhea grass. His talk was printed in The Patriot.
 Executives of the company from Providence, who were present at the banquet, included ex-Senator Edward Aldrich of Rhode Island, president of the company; M. s. Campbell, treas urer, and Y. B. Reed, secretary. There were informal talks which were of in- terest to those engaged in manufac- turing and selling the product. The fact that the company is turning out a quality fabric that is being well re- ceived in a competitive fabric market was stressed, and hopeful outlook for good volume of business for the flu ture was pictured.
 Among the executives from the To- cal plant were l.. H. Mellor, superin- tendent; William sham and L. H. Mellor, Jr., overseers; John Slattery office menager; Frank Ledger, Isaac Austin. Mathew Edwards, Frank eff ford and Philip Knapp. second hands.
 The menu served consisted of a number of Russian dishes. and each guest was presented a box of Russian cigarettes,
Putnam patriot., 1928-03-08
Informal Reception To
 New Rector St. Philips

There will be a parish wlpper in the Guild room of St Philips church at G.30 o'clock this evening. The ar fair has been arranged as an informal reccntion to the new rector. Rev. Edwin P. Wright who arrived two weeks ago. and Mrs. Wright who ar rived in Putnam. Tuesday. All mem bers of the parish are cordially invit- ed to attend.
 St. Philips church has already wei eomed Rev. Mir. Wright who came 70 Putnam from St. Stephen. New Bruns wick. He was born in New fork City. received his early education ln New York and is graduate or tne University of Toronto. He comes highly recommended by Bishop Ache son.
 Mir and Mrs. Wright have an infant , daughter fifteen months oid. .a, hsir household goods have arrived ana tney win soon be occupying the parson- age
Putnam patriot., 1928-03-08
QUESTION LEGALITY OF VOTE
 AT SPECIAL CITY MEETING
WATER WORKS CONSTRUCTION TO BE DELAYED WHILE MAYOR AND SPECIAL COMMITTEE INVESTIGATE WHETHER OR NOT ACTION OF CITIZENS WAS LAW FULL
Mayor Aldermen Dean and Ame Criticize Writers of Crcu
 Iar-Alderman Dubois Scores Patriots Statement.

The common council, at the regular meeting of that body, Tuesday night. went on record us questioning the le- gality of the special city meeting at which majority of 300 citizens of Putnam voted to direct the water com missioners Co build a 2.000,000 gallon concrete reservoir on Richmond Hill and appropriated Sl35.000 therefor.
 Before any work is done the mayor and a special committee consisting of Aldermen Ames, Dean and Chadwick, are to seek legal advice and get the opinion of some lawyer on the ques- tion. This legal opinion will be sought outside of the city, according to the in- ference to be drawn from the short discussion of the matter.
 The mayor and Aldermen Ames and Dean also caustically criticized the writer or writers of the unsigned cir cuIar which was distributed before the special city meeting was held charging that the statements in a circular let. ter signed "The Mayor and a Majority of the Common Council' was mislead- ing. Alderman Dubois also criticized an article in The Patriot which stated that the two standpipe plan was esti. mated to cost Siti6.000 with an esti- mated additional cost of Si2,000 for exeavation, foundations, and erection If the two tanks
 Legality Questioned
 The meeting had proceeded but a short time when Mayor Richard said eGentlemen. we might as well take uf Che water question" He said that j tha legality of the vote is questioned and that the city has no corporation counsel now and that he had not been authorized to seek other legal advicg an the subject
 Alderman Dean said that he under. stood that when the mayor counted ! the vote he counted 1t 'subieet to its legality"
 That Is what did" said the mayor
 The republican alderman from ware two then made motion that a com mittee be appointed to act with tho mayor in procuring legal advice or the question.
 The mayor appointed Alderman-at large Ames and Alderman Chadwick and Dean as members of this specia committee. He again referred to tho vacancy caused by the death of Cor poration Counsel Charles l.. TorreA and asked if the council desired te l take any action.
 ] Outside Advice Alderman Ames said that while the council was on the water question he was of the opinion that the advice of an unbiased lawyer should be sought He said it would bv hard to find any. one in the city that had not formed strong opinion on the natter Under
Putnam patriot., 1928-03-08
MILITARY WHIST TO BE
 FOLLOWED BY DANCING

East Woodstocls-The Community Club will hold it's regular meeting. Wednesday evening, March 14th at the Community House. Those in charge. Ray Eddy, John May, Mrs. Wendell Bosworth, are arranging for military whist to be followed by dancing. The whist will begin prompt ly at 7.30 o'clock.
Putnam patriot., 1928-03-08
MORE CHIMNEY FIRES

The fire department was called out Ia GAS p. m., Wednesday evening for n fire in the chimney of the Brad. ley theatre building. The blaze was extinguished with chemicals. No damage.
 At TOP a. m. Wednesday morning the truck answered a call for n chim- ney fire on Walnut street. No damage,
 This morning at 6.13 a call came in for a chimney fire at the home of William Bonneville, 24 Green street. No damage.
 The call was the 18th alarm this year.
Putnam patriot., 1928-03-08
Boy Scouts of St. Mary's
 Open New Armory

Boy Scouts of St. Mary's parish are selling hundreds of tickets for the St. Patrick's night whist they are to put on in the new armory at the foot of Main street It promises to be one of the largest whist parties the city has ever seen. Everyone is invited. It will also serve as the first opportunity for the public to see the fine new ar- mory quarters.
Putnam patriot., 1928-03-08
Standard Oil To Open
 New Filling Station

The Standard Oil Company's new filling station on Front street, just northeast of the intersection of South Main street, will be opened to the pub lie and automobile drivers. Saturday Merle Fish of this city will manage the new station, and James Barnes also of Putnam. will be his assistant
 The ftation will give complete ser vice. as explained in an advertisement appearing on the last page of this is sHe
Putnam patriot., 1928-03-08
VOTE IMPROVEMENTS
 FOR FIRE DEPARTMENT

Rooser Tank and New Tires and Brakes No Truck New Nozzle.-Three New Fire Alarm Boxes-Improve- and Repair At Fire Headquarters.Repair Fire age At No. Hose House.-Poice Headquarters proved. Council Chamber All Doed Up. = Alderman Carroll Resigns.-Petiton For Lights Every Providence Sreet-Ony Nine Arrests In February-Or- dinance Revision Special Meeting April tc, Elect Alderman.
Putnam patriot., 1928-03-08
 AUGUSTUS CUTLER ILL CONDITION CRITICAL

Augustus II. Cutler. engineer for the Belding- Hemnway Company, is critically ill at his home on Bellevue street Mr. Cutler worked Tuesday morning but was unable to return to work in the afternoon. During the night he suffered shock. A speeial- ist was summoned from Worcester and arrived Wednesday evening. The doc tors hold out little hope for Mir. Cut ler's recovery.
Putnam patriot., 1928-03-08
Court City of Putnam
 Plans Big Carnival

Court City of Putnam. F of A.. is ,,Ianning for big carnival. The af- fair will be put on in St. Johns Hal; Providence street. April i9. 2l and 2s. The committed is now busy ar ranging for the entertainment. There will be prizes every night. including dancing and something of interest to attract the public.
Putnam patriot., 1928-03-08
ESTATE OF T. BOUSQUET
 ESTIMATED AT $5,Ooo

A dispatch from Worcester states that the will of Toussaint Bousquet, formerly of Mechanicsville, who died in that city has been allowed and ad. mitted to probate. The estimated value of the estate is S5,000 and IS divided among the eight surviving children.
Putnam patriot., 1928-03-08
TELLS ROTARIANS HOW
 TO MAKE WORSTEDS

Howard Shirreff, superintendent of the Waterman Worsted Company, was the speaker at the noon-day lunch con of the Putnam Rotary Club. We'd nesday. Mir. Shirref took the Rota- rians through a worsted mill in a word picture of the operations that result in a finished product of high grade worstod cloth used mostly in mems and women's suitings.
Putnam patriot., 1928-03-08
PARENT-TEACHER ASSN.
 INVITES THE PUBLIC

South Woodstock. The South Wood stock Parent Teacher Association ex- tend an invitation to the Home and School Association, parents and inter- ested citizens in Woodstock to their monthly meeting to be held in the schoolhouse, Monday evening, March 12. at 8 o'clock.
Putnam patriot., 1928-03-08
WHIST PRIZE WINNERS
 OF PUTNAM COUNCIL

The Putnam Council of Catholic Women held their weekly whist in St Therese's Hall, Wednesday Mrs stett Macdonald was hostess. The first prize was won by Miss Elizabeth Brady, second hy Mrs. Ferdinand Gagnon. and third by Mrs. 4. E. Par ent.
 The next whist will be Wednesday March 2ist, with Mrs. Thomas Igs and Mrs. Eugene Bonneville as host esses.
Putnam patriot., 1928-03-08
Woodstock Votes
 For Revaluation

Woodstoek.-T adjourned town meeting was held in Lyceum Hall, West Woodstock, on Monday after noon, and presided over by l.. II. Heal ey. It was voted to have a revalua- tion of the property in town and each assessor was given the privilege of having an assistant. The question of closing the Hill District school and consolidating it with the South Wood stock school was discussed. The pro posed measure was greatly opposed by those most nearly concerned. A tax of twenty-seven mills was levied to meet the expenses for the coming year.
Putnam patriot., 1928-03-08

The regular meeting of the WomAn's Relief Corps will be held Tuesday, March 27th. Following the meet ing there will be initiation.
 A whist will be held at the home of Mrs. Nancy Harrington Friday af- ernoon of this week.
Putnam patriot., 1928-03-08
sELEcTMAN PIERCE IMPROVES

Clarence E. Pierce, first seIectman of the town of Putnam, who under went an operation at the Day Kimball Hospital, Tuesday, is improving. The operation was successful and MT. Pierce is making a good recovery.
Putnam patriot., 1928-03-08

Mrs. Fred Wells and Mrs. Joseph Larrow, Jr., were in Hartford, Rock vile and Wethersfeld. this week also Walter Maxham, Mrs. Larrow's broth CT.
Putnam patriot., 1928-03-08

Miss Ellen Wheeloek and Mrs. Irene Gilpatric were visitors in Worcester Monday.
Putnam patriot., 1928-03-08

Mir. Bashaw and family have nov ed into the bungalow at the R. T. Wheaton farm.
Putnam patriot., 1928-03-08
Aafh0rized Dedier for Bdffle Creek
 Goods.
W. J. BARTLETT STORE
Home of Quality"

We here to every morning ders given between and o'clock delivery.
 This Wednesday, Friday Saturday Evenings
 Out of town deliveries: In Pomfret noons in Thompson, Wednesday Saturday
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-10-25
MAYOR Determined
To PUSH INQUIRY
Dldu9 Cldidan Not Right
h Public Yarks Dept.

D>c@ariag Il to be his intention
b sAew that al 10 not well In the
aeoovats Of the department Of pub
lie wsrlu, Mayor Paoneasa has re-
itarstsA his statement that the de-
pastmSnt's records will be thorough
" ctsnbed and a system installed.
despite, Comptroller Hanford L.
Curtis claim that the mayor and
the beard are powerless to institute
such . program without orders from
the beard OF finance and taxation.
Tho board. acting in cooperation
with the mayor. has employed
Thomas r. NcGFath to undertake
the work. and Mr.. McGrath has al
ready entered upon his duties
Regarding the claim made by Mr..
Curtis. Mayor Paonessa has said he
II fully awars OF the charter prcvi-
sisas which place matters Of audit
II tho hands Of the comptroller. but
he has charged the comptroller with
nsglscting to make thorough audtts.
n am at = loss to lind q reason
Why there should be an objection
to my proposed audit here" the
mayor said. He added: 1T II my
intantion to prove that conditions
are not right In the records Of the
department. Of public works"
The mayors principal objection
u the system lies In his claip that
approximately $4,000 10 owed the
city and u collectibly but that the
clerical force has neglected to send
eat the BILLS
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-10-25
WEIGH WHAT
YOU DESIRE

II you ovsr.~sigh, DE- cause msy not
lie ia ovef-sating o. undesezsseiss. It
may lie in 4 fault In nutrition which
modern research has diseoversd. And
which science now eofrseta.
The msshod il embodied IN Mar,nola
prescription tablsts. People have used
thsm for 20 years-millions Of boxes OF
them. And many Of dc psopls you
suvy-with slender figures, nsw vivacity
and hsglh-wll usss you 70 adept this
The use Of Marmola does not require
abnormal sxsrciss Of diet. In every box
you win find The formula. also the res
sons foe results. Yoa will know Just Why
your wsighe CONES down snd Why svs.y
e6sct u helptul. Lean he taets. and
DO Il now. b 20 b. asking yeur drug.
gist today for = q box Of MaEnela.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-10-25
FLASHES OF LIFE: Portals NOT
WEI COMED By BALTIMORE BAR

Norristown, Pa.-AverrinS that
the only rabbit he ever trapped wae
kept ~ = pct for his little daush-
ter Charles Dousard IL appealing
from . sentences Of 500 days for VI
olation q the game laws. It was
imposed whom he failed to pay q
fine Of SEQ and Costs Of ss.s5.
Macon. 0a.-Les Battle. negro.
who has been servant at Mercer
Universtty - years and has made
many loans to students. needs .
transfusion ef bleed in order to
undergo . nater operation. SIX stu.
dents have volunteered.
Bridgeport-Miss Sarah Fahey,
New York school teacher tells po-
litical gathering to ask themselves
In the face OF = certain element
claiming that no Catholic shall en-
ter the White House II = vote for
Hoover Is not throwing away their
constitutional rights
New Haven-Ftnding that Charles
fremont was driving while intoxi-
Gated and at an excessive rate Of
speed when he collided with 4 ma
chine causing the death Of his
grandfather Frank Burhance. depu-
ty Coroner Corrigan held fremont
criminaliy responsible.
New Haven-General Clarence r..
Edwards, 26th division commander
during the World War in address at
Woolsey Hall terms national affairs
the real difference between the re.
publican and democratic platforms.
Baltic-Factories and stores In
village close to pay final tribute 20
Rev. William 7. O'Brien. pastor OF
Immaculate Conception church.
Torrington-Majority Of the peo-
pie in the country favor wet issue.
Senator Alice Pomerene Of Ohio
tells audience in attack on the re-
publican regime.
| MISUNDERSTANDING that Nor
ris Shellnitz, on trial for wilful
burning OF q building which took
three lives. would get Oft with q
light sentence II he turned states
evidence 10 denied by Detective Ser
geant Henry johnson.
Hartford-Mrs. Margaret E. Wat
king. wife Of Roger w. Watkina
volunteers facts OF case to new
grand jury In inquiry being made
following the sentencing Of Watkins
and his wife and his brother-in law
for embezzlement.
Hartford - representatives At
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-10-25
POmerene Attacks
Big0try in Speech

Torrinston. Oct. Is tUP)-For-
mee Senator Atlee Pomerene Of
Ohio. attacked bigotry and intoler-
ance in = speech here last night. He
scathingly criticised q recent state
ment attributed to Billy Sunday.
noted evangelist. that Smith should
not be elected because he 10 . wet
in q dry country. = Catholic in Z
Protestant country and Tammany-
ite in an honest country"
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-10-25
BOTH PARTIES ARRANGE
RALLIES At SHOP GATES
Republicans and Democrots 10 An.
peal For Support q Workers
In EacAna&A~

poei FOR support q Workers
in Factories.
Republican and democratic noon.
day rallies will be held at factory
gates next week. the republicans
having made arrangements to bring
here ~ speakers. Patrick F. Con-
way Of Philadelphia. Col. H. Russell
Wood of Hartford and e. ]. Ryan.
former national president Of the
Railway Mail Clerks association.
The democrats will wage their cam
paign with Judge william F. Man.
gan and Attorney Thomas F. Nc
Donough as the principal speakers.
The republican schedule provide
for rallies. from 1870 to 1855 m.
A. Follows:
Monday. Stanley Rule 4 Level,
Col. Wood: North 4 Judd. Patrick
P. Conway.
Tuesday. Landers. Frary 4 Clark
Co. Mr.. Conway: Union Manufac-
turing Co.. Mr.. Ryan.
Wednesday, Stanley Works, Mr.,
Conway; Hart & Cooley and Hart &
Hutchinson. Mr.. Ryan.
Thursday. Corbin Screw CorporI-
ton. Mr.. Conway: Landers. Frary &
ozark. Stanley. street plant, Col.
Wood.
Friday. P. & F. corbin. Mr.. Con.
way; Russell & Erwin. Col. Wood.
Monday. Fafnir Bearing Co. Mr..
conway; New Britain Machine Co..
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-10-25
FOR "HOORAY FOR Al"
MATTRESSES ARE FIRED

Chase 70 Give Cheer at Reception
for Mrs. Hoover 1T
Cnion League.
Philadelphia. Oct. 25.-lN-A
hearty "Hooray for AL" during . re-
ceptisn to Mrs. Herbert Hoover at
the Union league brought the dis
missal Of seven Mattresses at the
club.
The girls were discharged upon
recommendation of the house COM
mittee. Of which Charles +. Roberts
Is chairman.
Several thousand women were in
line to shake hands with the wife OF
the republican presidential nominee
last Thursday when the cheers Of the
Mattresses were given for Governor
Smith. No one In the room where
Mrs. Hoover was receiving the wom-
en- heard the shouts.
THE demonstration in no way
annoyed Mr& Hoover" said Mr..
Roberts, 1T occurred In the base
ment of the club in the girls rooms,
but some members of the club heard
1t and reported the affair. The girls
have been discharged and the whole
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-10-25
Woman Gets 6 Months
For Driving Drunk

New Haven. Oct. Is MAS .
second offense Of driving under the
influence of liquor, Mrs. Mae Lind
sey OF this city. was sentenced to
six months In jail in criminal CONF
mon pleas court yesterday. She an
nounced through counsel that an APP
peal would be taken to the supreme
court of errors.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-10-25
NEW BRITAIN DAILY HERALD, THURSDAY, OCTOBER g. 1929

Col. Wood.
On Saturday evening Attorney
General BENJAMIN w. AIltng will adj
dress q meeting Of the Colored Re-
publican voters at the club rooms on
North street.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-10-25
Mexican Senators Come
To Blows in Argument

Mexico City. Oct. IS N-Two SEN
ators came to blows during heated
debate In the upper house last night.
Senator Manuel Montoya landed .
blow on the face Of Senator Jose
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-10-25

~ the Associated Frees.
White Plains. N. Y.-Walter Ha-
gems wife has judgment against
him for t1.oSs. Papers filed In court
reveal that they agreed on Nov. II.
1877. to separate. hs> paying her
$4,000 yearly In menthly install
raents. The judgment represents
drafts for two months that were
not Aonored, plus interest. The Ha-
gems were married In 1874.
Bucharcst-The newspa per Cuv-
antul says it II reported In court
circles that Prince Nicholas u to
marry . foreign princess. Her iden-
tity IL not disclosed.
New Hork-Nicky Arnstein's
dress suit and top hat are among
the things sold by Fannie Brice In
an auction Of her household goods.
Her ex-husband's toys were knock
ed down for ec.75.
London-Alfred Dugsan, eldest
son Of Marchioness Curxon. Is to
ma rry Sylvia Jocelyn Marin, daugh-
ter of one Of London's great head
masters.
Edwardsville, ILL., Edward N.
James, 49, of Collinsville. retired
farmer, has married his housekeep-
er. Miss Novena Smith, Is. They
were refused a license in Bellevtlle.
but got one here.
New York-One vote for Hoover
has been recorded in Smiths town
already. George Kelly Of Seattle.
who is to be absent from home
election day and has the privilege
Of mailing his ballot to the election
board, went to the state campaign
committee to see that everything
was In order.
Baltimore-Portias are unwel.
come in the Baltimore Bar associa.
ton. It has declined to admit four
women proposed by the four cit,
judges.
New York-Autograph fans viii
be pleased by the presidential cleo
ton whoever wins. A dealer say,
that Hoover and Smith have writ
ten many letters for years: that
Harding was not especially prolific
and that Coolidge has been Al
economical Of ink az OF speech.
Moose Jaw, Sask.-Canary Korn'
dyke Alcartra, Of Boharm, Sask.
Holstein. is a champion COW. In 80!
days she produced 1850 pounds o.
butter fat, exceeding the previous
record by 100. Milk production IL
that period was $500 pounds.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-10-25

Maria valsnyueia. He thsa pQlle1
his gua On Senator Yalensuela W.
was not armed.
Friends Of Senator valenxpela
drew their pistols and covered 0eu-
ator Aontoya who vas disaFmsd by
other senators. The se>oien snded
in an uproar.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-10-25

The quantity Of water UNDER
ground beneath the crust Of the
saSth's surface u nearly one-third
the tetal volume Of the oceanic
waters
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-10-25

thing 10 over - far - the league -
ooNoeSned."
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-10-25
Hartford-TroWhFidge Memorial
started In move 81 Trinity college
for new athletic plant

Stamford-Monoxide gas fumes
overcome Mira Chester Mckay. wife
Of Western Union Telegraph exscu.
tive a. she was about to drive 4
machine from her garage to meet
her husband.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-10-25

Amber IL . fossil resin derived
from extinct coniferous trees
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-10-25

Observation-Disclosures BY 20.
lice and state health officials fei-
lows death Of one and illness to
six others from poisoning at we'd
ding feast.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-10-25

foreisa trade ceafessnes u AsAu.
faetursrt association 81 Cenaaetiout
emphaslss changing condition IN
foreign trade to bring about great
o. opportunity for marketing Of
products In ether countries.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-10-25

Hartford - Representatives At
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-10-25

London-Alfred .Dugsan, eldest
son Of Warehouses Curzon. IL to
maj ry Sylvia Jocelyn Marin, daugh-
ter of one Of London's great head
masters.