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know the details can see the point. but
members who probably are not acquainted
do not understand.
End Member tor Christiansted Town
(Cbdbert): Mr.. Chairman, | cannot be in.
t1uenced by circumstances with which
am not acquainted. There might be rea-
sons which might take volumes to ex-
PLAIN, which the Chairman with his great
knowledge and command OF the English
language can put it but ten lines.
Inc Chairman. / thank the gentleman
for his compliment, / am familiar with
the whole story. / am willing to let the
Council do as 1t like and they might see
the danger later.
Bra Member for trederiksted Country
Distinct (AHderseHC Mr.. Chaumrn. the
institution IS not a poor farm, 1t is an in
stltutlOn Tor lhllfm people; ana peIhaps
It might have been shifted to the Depart.
ment OF Health. The Council has never
participated in the building up OF tins in.
stltut.On and Therefore feels that the de-
tails OF 1t rests with the department that
creaJed 1t.
The Chairman: There is not one single
individual IN tins island who has the an
th0rlty TO send one person to Kings Hill
Poor ram; the only way a Door person
can gel there IS through the Aid 10 Pub
nc Welfare who has to give his sanction.
And It he feels that be does not want to
admit HIM he has to starve.
IND Member tor ChristiaDsted Town
(CbGbert: MIR. Chairman, in other words
the Municipality has no control over this
institution.
The Chajrman: That's what [ am try
r-~ tg foil rrr
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-05-18
Brownsville Graduating Class of 1923

we, who have signed this proclamation, extend to the Graduates Of the 1923
Class our most hearty congratulations. May earned and deserved success
be yours. 1t is our wish that your lives be we'll filled with the best Of things
that present themselves as a reward for labor that was we'll done.
A world that is more than eager for new ideas stands before you, and
the years you have spent in the class rooms and the environment BY which
you have benefited, have given you ripened knowledge to take before this
vast and progressive universe.
True, you must leave behind a multitude Of close friends and happy K
periences. But these treasures will be with you a a remembrance through
your entire lifetime, and you will benefit by its wholesome influence.
Brownsville and the Valley Is proud of you and no matter to which
point of the compass you may go-you have our best wishes, and we know
you will win!
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1928-05-24

rIyE baseball has just opened in this city. Putnam is
l. represented by well managed baseball team that is
aggregation Of amateur and semprofesona players most of
them being Putnam boys While this city is outstanding
community in its support of sports there who enjoy
the weekly games Adams Field and who would be disap
pointed II there baseball team representing Putnam.
The Bill Silk Sox the that has represented Putnam
for the past several and has represented we'll sport
arranged to bring together teams evenly matched
possible They we'll put and conducted in quiet
orderly II Is that brings the people together out
of doors in the sunlight in healthy wholesome atmosphere
Baseball financially, stands the footing other
entertainments arranged for the public Unless it supported
not exist The the patronage the better
the local team the better the local the better the visiting
the better both the better the games Those
who like baseball and wish to have opportunity to
without leaving the city should support IT, From observa-
ton the quality and conduct OF the local Bib SILK Sox
giving IL boost and believe that Putnam baseball
fans who feel justified in giving the the wholeheared
support they deserve, will make effort to attend.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1928-05-24
MEMORIAL DAY

LROM plans announced by the committee in charge Of Me
mortal Day exercises will be that this city is to re-
fitting Observance in remembering and honorng the
soldier dead For the effort has been comparatively
This year starting early date organization
perfected and the united effort Of those associated for the pur
pose interest in the exercises that not
only the Of the Civil War but have broadened TO
include those who have taken in all Of the that this
country has engaged in.
The veterans who the Northern blue, who fought in
the South through those trying times when this country stood
divided fast disappeared in the decade Newmade
be found In all cemeteries with the passing Of each
year The Inscribed with the &C. a. r.
The veterans Of 81 longer march in the parade
The small number hat still remain the honored guests
the memorial but obliged leave the formal
ercises to a younger generation
But the Boys Of 81" who living and those who
still held in fond remembrance While the heroes Of
later also honored the annual memorial
and also hold place the hearts Of all Americans the
Of those who fought to unite again this land
whose acts Of heosm and sacrifice the Union will
dim when taps sounded for the last
vvng Of that Northern which rallied the
call Of President Abraham Lincoln
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1928-05-24
FOR SPEEDY TRIAL

DIAMOND and Laone the Worcester youths indicted
IA by Windham County grand jury for the murder of
Policeman Irving H. Nelson in Pomfre the evening april
6h within the jurisdiction of the county which
murder committed and safely locked behind the bars
the Windham County jail.
Although possibly slightly retarded by the illness of States
Attorney Bradford legal procedure far has been commend
ably swift and sure TO bring the to speedy trial
Although the murder of the popular officer has caused
considerable feeling, the defendants will be given
impartial and unimpassoned trial whether they
tried by three judges by jury choice the law of Connect
cut allows
The defendants have retained eminent legal counsel of
Worcester and they viii be ably defended The
watched with interest I'm the
should be acquitted their legal status caused considerable
speculation They have been indicted for alleged
have been committed in Springfield Whether they could
returned to the Massachusetts city trial they should
be freed in Connecticut of the only charge against
murder in the first degree the problem that lawyers have
been led to discuss since the exradon young
first sought.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1928-05-24
ORDER OF NOTICE

AT a Court of Probate held at Put
nam in and for the District of Put
nam, on the 10Th day Of May, 1928.
Present, Henry N. Benoit, Judge. Es-
tate Of ID. Fenner Southwick, late of
Putnam in said District, deceased.
The administrator having exhibited
their administration account with said
estate to this Court for allowance and
application having been made that this
Court ascertain the heirs of said es-
tate and order distribution thereof, it
is ORDERED-That the 29th day Of
May, 1928, st 10 o'clock in the fore
noon. at a Court Of Probate to be held
at Putnam in said District, be appoint
ed for hearing on the allowance of
said account and on the application for
an order to ascertain the heirs and dis
tributes and ordering distribution
thereof. and that notice Of the time
and place Of said hearing be given by
this order in a newspaper
having a circulation IN said District
and by posting a copy of this order on
the sign-post nearest 20 the place
where the deceased last dwelt and in
the same town. HENRY n. BENoIT,
Judge. 81
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1928-05-24
ANNIVERSARY W.R.C
Presentation, Program, Refresh
ments At Meeting Tuesday
Afternoon

The Woman's Relief Corps held
their regular meeting III l. Q. Q. II.
hall Tuesday afternoon. There was
an initiation 81 three new members
II was the thirty-ninth anniversary u
the order. Vases u flowers were on
the different altars
Mrs. Ethel TOurtellotte, the presi-
dent. has been chosen as the institute
ing and installing officer Of the De-
paTtment 81 Connecticut Mrs. Lena
Monroe installed her into her new
office. and Also IN behalf 81 a. T..
Warner corps. presented her with
beautiful large May basket made BY
Irene St. Laureate and Mrs. Hattie
Miller. The basket was fiiled with
very nice gifts from the members.
Mrs. Cora Adams. the patriotic in-
strucfor. had a short program. Mrs Ar
dele Chapman gave q history Of the
corps. Mrs. Gladys Benoit rendered
two solos, with Mrs. Tourtellotte as
pianist. Mrs. Adams gave a reading
and recitcd poem on Memorial Day.
There gas a large attendance.
A committee served ice cream and
cake. Mrs. Hattie Miller made a
large birthday cake, each member re
ceiving a section. Mrs Miller IL to
entertain the G.. A. T. Veterans in her
home Memorial Day az dinner. Mrs.
Adams has charge Of making Of
wreafhs for monument and bridges.
There will be car on the square at
nine A. m. o. take members N parade.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1928-05-24
ORDER OF NOTICE

District of Pomfret. IS. Court of
Probate. May 23rd, 1928. Estate Of
Charles II. Chase. late Of Pomfret in
said District, deceased. The Admins
traitor having applied for an order au-
thorizing and empowering him to sell
certain real estate belonging TO said
estate, said real estate 10 be sold sit
uated in the Town of Eastford, in the
County Of Windham and State of Con-
necticut. and Is fully bounded and de-
scribed in the application for said
sale as per application on file more
fully appears; ORDERED-That the
3lst day Of May, 1928, at $40 o'clock
in the afternoon. at the Court of Pro-
bate in pomfret, be and the same is
assigned for hearing on the fore
going application. and this Court di-
reefs the Administrators 90 cite all per
sons interested therein TO appear at
said time and place, by publishing this
order Of notice once In some newspaper
having a circulation in said District,
and by posting copy on the public
sign-post in the Town OF Pomfret
where the deceased last dwelt, az least
days before said day Of hearing, and
return make 10 this Court of the mo-
sice given. WILLIS CONELL. Judge.
81
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1928-05-24
LIMITATION OF CLAIMS

At Court Of Probate held at Put
nam. in and for the District OF Put
nam, on the 22nd day Of May, A. ID.
1928. Present, Henry N. Benoit,
Judge, Estate Of John h. LcPire,
late of Putnam. in said District. de-
ceased. Joseph A. Lepire Of Putnam.
Connecticut, Executor. ORDERED
That six months from the date hereof
be- and the same are hereby appointed
and limited for the creditors Of said
deceased 10 bring In their claims
against said estate. and that the ex-
ccutor Of the will Of said deceased cite
said creditors Of said deceased 10
bring in their claims within said time
By posting a notice to that effect ON
the public sign-post in said Town Of
Putnam. and by publishing the same
IN newspaper having a circulation in
said District. HENRY n. BENOlT,
Judge. 2l
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1928-05-24
DIED

McNALLY--In Putnam, May l6, John
MeNally, aged 70 years.
RENEA UD-In Putnam, May 16, Ed
ward Reneaud, aged years.
DUCKWORTH-In Putnam, ut the
Day Kimball Hospital. May IL, Miss
Martha J. Duckworth Of Danielson,
aged 73 years.
N1ENS-In Putnam, May Is. Doris
|. Viens. aged years.
DUPRE-ln Woodstock. May 20, Mrs
David Dupre, aged "a years.
BRoDEUR ~ In Putnam, May 10,
Mrs. philomene Brodeur, aged 81
years.
MONDOR--In Putnam, at the Day
Kimhall Hospital. May 81, Pauline
Mondor Of Attawaugan. aged 4
years.
HOSMER--In Danielson, May 10,
Mrs. Charles b. Hosmer, aged 81
years. A native of Thompson.
JACKSON-In New Haven, May 20,
William Jackson, aged about 80
years. Formerly of Putnam.
YOUNG-ln New Britain. May l6,
Milton Il. Young. aged 81 years.
Formerly Of Eastford and Union.
COVILLs--ln Putnam, May II, Mrs.
Esther NJ. Covill, aged 10 years.
BAKER-In Fabyan, May i6, Mrs.
Joseph Baker, aged 81 years.
DOWNING--In Putnam, May 90,
Mrs. Sarah Downing, aged 81 years.
Wilsonville, May IS,
Norman Towne. aged 73 years.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1928-05-24
LIMITATION OF CLAIMS

At a Court Of Probate held at Put
nam. in and for the District of Put
nam, on the 2ist day of May, 1928.
Present, Henry N. Benoit, Judge. Es-
tate Of Esther NJ. Covill, late Of Put
nam, in said District, deceased. Ches-
ter T. Covill. of Putnam, Connecticut,
Administrators. ORDERED - That
six months from the date hereof be
and the same are hereby appointed
and limited for the creditors Of said
deceased to bring in their claims
against said estate, and that the adj
ministrator Of said estate cite said
creditors Of said deceased 10 bring in
their claims within said time by post
ing a notice TO that effect on the pub
lie sign-post in said Town Of Put
nam. and by publishing the same in
newspaper having a circulation in
said District. HENRY n. BENoIT,
Judge FL
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1928-05-24
TRIBUTE TO COUNTRY PRESS

"'fhe smaller newspapers Of the
country are the most important news
papers. and incidentally, IN proper
ton to their circulation, their adYer.
Using results are the biggest. and
their advertising rites are the small
est in the couatry. They are read
through from end to end Every copy
Of circulation means an entire family
not family that lives In one room
with a can opener, but a family that
owns Its own house. and land around
IL, at least ninety times )ut If hum
dred; a family that buys everything,
from the roof on the house 90 The ce-
ment on the cellar floor from the hat
on mothers head TO the shoes on the
boys feet The service that their pub
fishers render TO the public Is. In my
opinion, the most important service
rendered by any class of citizens in
the United States. The country edit
ors are distributors Of information I.
they reach the minds Of the boys that
leave the farms, and they are the ma
tion'a mental police force" says Ar
thur brisbane.
After half a century in the publica-
ton Of newspapers. daily and weekly,
the writer can indorse the opinion Of
Arthur Brisbane that the country pa
per is read from end 20 end, and the
advertisements are Of special interest.
Where a hundred read al that Is in
the home weekly, only one IN that one
hundred peruses all that is In the big
city daily paper that comes 81 them.
Large foreign advertisers sre also be
coming cognizant Of the fact that
space In the country weekly md small
Ter city daily papers is Of real value 10
them that they can gain more at less
cost. ut the same time securing as
much combined circulation with "A Ger
tainty that their advertisements win
be read by all.-W WOODBURY., Ore.
Weekly Independent, April u.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1928-05-24

ST. Mary's Young Musicians
Praised On First Appear
ance At Benefit Show

so This j. London, staged 1t st.
Mary's hall last Friday evening by the
Knights Of Columbus players, was
decided succtss. The cast was the
SANS IS appeared az the Bradley
theatre some weeks ago and the audi
cnce was generous IN is applause.
The show ran smoothly and was well
pat on. The proceeds went to the 81.
Mary's Boy Scouts.
An outstanding feature Of the eve
ming was the first appearance Of the
Sc. Aary's Boy Scout band. The mu-
sic rendered was surprise TO the au-
dicnce. II showed careful instruction
on the various instruments selected.
This band will become popular in Put
nam and It's services viii be in de-
mand on many occasions.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1928-05-24
BORN

ALLARD-fn Providence. May 81, a
daughter, Jane Lee Allard, TO Mr..
and Mrs. Leon Allard, formerly Of
Pomiret and Putnam.
CHARLToN--1n Pasadena, Cal. a
son, Andrew Charlton, 70 Mr.. and
Mrs. Alfred Charlton, formerly
Miss Mildred West Of North eros.
venordale.
ARNOLD-In Putnam, at the Day
Kimball Hospital. May %, son to
Mr.. and Mrs. Clifford Arnold Of
Putnam.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1928-05-24

VNlTH the national conventions of the two major political
w parties just around the corner the politicians Putnam
do not to be bit excited In fact there political talk
heard the street where groups congregate
to be taken for granted that Governor Smith will
be nominated for President Houston the minority
party in Putnam seem perfectly satisfied to have it
II also that Hoover the choice of local Repub
Notwithstanding that Mr. Roraback and those close
him believe that President Coolidge be drafted that
VIII Rogers thinks that do not choose" IL WILL" this
opinion does not to get anything like united local support
although there doubtless of the party who would be
glad TO return Mr.. Coolidge to the White House.
Whoever is nominated Putnam unless there revolution
will be counted in the Republican column of the cities of
neecut when the vote is otalled on election night
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1928-05-24
MARRIED

RAY-GIBBS--In Putnam, May Is
by Justice Of the Peace A. Maedon-
aid, Jr., Miss Anna NJ. Gibbs and
James A. Ray. both Of Providence.
LYMAN-ASKIN-In Putnam. May
16, by Justice Of the Peace Ernest
G. Morse, Leah Askin and Abraham
Lyman, both of Dorchester.
HILTON-VALENCoURT-In Good.
year, May 10, by Rev. Charles A
Downs, Miss Evelyn l.. Valencouri
and Kenneth X. Hilton Of Pomfret
KEANEY-TOOHILL -- In Framing.
ham. Mass, May o, by Rev. j. w
Logan, Miss Frances NJ. Toohill,
formerly Of Mechanicsyille and Put
nam, and Joseph +. keaney Of
birmingham.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1928-05-24

The undersigned wish TO express
their heartfelt thanks and apprecia-
ton to neighbors and friends for the
many acts Of kindness and words Of
sympathy expressed during the illness
and following the death Of their little
daughter, Doris; also to those who
sent beautiful floral remembranees.
21s Mr.. and Mrs. Delor Viens.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1928-05-24

the aspants for places in the band work TO
their music and their Instruments 1t remarkable show
ing that the Boy Band made last Friday evening
There music universally appreciated band
Sic There is that makes the blood Jingle Everyone
likes to hear band and when boys band more
attractive Father Casey and the the band
serving of praise for their efforts The band If il
sres will find plenty of furnish music in Put
nam and the surrounding towns.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1928-05-24
CHILD STUDY CLUB

The Child Study Club will meet at
eight o'clock. Friday evening, at the
home Of Mrs Ralph G. Jenkins, South
Main street. The subject for discus
sion is Vacation Activities,' in
charge Of Mrs. Archibald Macdonald,
Jr., and Mrs. Walter N. King.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1928-05-24
ORDER OF NOTICE

AT Court of Probate held at Put
nam, in and for the District of Put
nam, on the 22nd day of May, 1928.
Present, Henry N. Benoit, Judge. Es-
tate of Margaret Brennan, late of Put
nam, in said District, deceased. Dan
iel J. Byrne, Of Putnam, Connecticut,
Executor. The executor having ex-
hibited his administration account
with said estate To this Court for al
lowance, and application having been
made that this Court ascertain the
heirs and distributes of said estate
and order distribution thereof, it is
ORDERED-That the Goth day of
May, 1928, at III o'clock in the fore
noon, at Court Of Probate 70 be held
at Putnam, in the Town Of Putnam, in
said District. be appointed for hear
ing on the allowance of said account,
and on the application for an order
ascertaining the heirs and distributes
of said estate and ordering distribu-
ton thereof, and that notice of the
time and place of said hearing be CIV
en- by publishing this order in news
paper having a circulation in said
District, and by posting copy there
of on the public sign-post in said Town
of Putnam. and that due return be
made. HENRY N. BENOIT, Judge.
2l
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1928-05-24
AUCTION NOTICE

BY witter Bros, Auetioneers. Of
fee AZ Main ST., Danielson. Conn.
We will sell all of the household goods
belonging 10 Elizabeth s. Chase at
her residence located on Lyon St. in
the city Of Putnam. on Monday, May
%. at ! o'clock, p. m, d. $. {.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1928-05-24

CT. MARYS Boy Scout Band organized by Father Casey.
~ made its first appearance public last Friday evening The
young musicians delighted the audience the
tainment in Sc. Mary's Hall
Doubtless few of the youths in the organization of
thirty players had any musical training until they were
taken in hand by Father Casey instructors the
strumen provided the instruments procured
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1928-05-24

We wish 70 thank all the kind
friends and neighbors for their words
and acts Of sympathy, for the use Of
cars, the beautiful flowers and music.
MIR. Ovila T. Martin,
Mr.. and Mrs. Alton Cole,
81" Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Wallen.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1928-05-24

At the weekly luncheon of the Put
nam Rotary Club Wednesday noon
Kenneth G. Sharpe was the speaker,
also giving a programme Of music
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1928-05-24
POULTRY

BABY cHicKsi DucKLINGs-Best
local stock; popular breeds; guar
anteed live delivery; Lionel Flee
trio Breeders. Free catalogue.
CLARK'S HATCHERY, East
Hartford, Conn. TIFF
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1928-05-24
FOR RENT

FOR RENT-6 room cottage, large
bathroom and pantry, screened
porch, garage at the door. Enquire
ALBERT LANGELIER, 344 South
Main street. l5tf
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1928-05-24

FOR SALE--Potatoes for seed. sl.50
per oushel. A. WILSON, Pomfret.
Telephone 1865. 20-22s
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1928-05-24
WANTED

NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS., live chickens
or fowls at FAR EAST RESTAUR
ANT, az Front street, Putnam
Conn. Tel. 99-4 1tf
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1928-05-24

FOR RENTING rooms for light
housekeeping with bath. electric
lights and heat. 22 Farrows St
Tel. 705-I2 1921
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1928-05-24

and see them. We
have a line of antiques which viii
please you and the prices are right.
DO you want to give a wedding or
birthday present? Come here for
It. We have hundreds of things ia
china, glass and furniture. FRED
G. Fits, IS Livery street
1927
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1928-05-24

WANTED-Women and girls TO
decorate greeting cards, spare time.
$500 per 100; experience I'M
necessary, no selling. Write WIND
HAM ART SUPPLY CO., Will
mantle. Conn. 1929
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1928-05-24
FOR SALE

FOR sALE-To settle an estate, the
Frank II. Elliott property, Q King
street. w. p. WARREN, Adm.
Telephone 1873 or 704. 21-22
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1928-05-24

FOR SALE-A Ia room house, suit.
able for two families. a good barn
and about l-2 acre of land. Next
to store and post Office and hote
in Thompson. Terms reasonable
Communicate with NJ. KINGS
BURY, so So. Main St., Torring.
ton, Conn. Off
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1928-05-24

ROW BOATS-Built TO order. NAP0
LEON LACRoIS, 20 Oak street,
Putnam. 1929
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1928-05-24

coRsETIER - Surgical
and dress corset belts for men an
children. MRS. EVA THAfEk
Registered. 70 Eden ST. Putnam.
Conn Phone 1854. 42u
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1928-05-24

J. X. GROVES removed to South
Main St Upfsolstering. mattress
making, frame repairing. Moder-
ate prices. 9-62
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1928-05-24

IRUCkiNC-Local and long distance.
Reasonable prices. New trucks to
do our trucking with. Give rs
try. MORRIS FISHER. Main ST,
Telephone connection. 1924