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Putnam patriot., 1928-03-01
Charles l.. Torrey
(The Hartford Times

The HHfllOfu llfnesf
 Most of the older Connecticut law yers knew well and had warm affec- ton for Charles L. Torrey. long time leader of the Windham county bar. who passed away at his home in Putnam. Monday night, at the age of 65 Although his years were ad- vancing MT. Torrey had retained a comfortable if not robust health and to his friends had appeared destined for many additional years of active practice until an acute attack of pneumonia sadly destroyed the ex- pectation. In his profession faithful ness and thorough learning rather than an aggressive brilliancy character ized memorably successful career, ornamented by an unusua civic help fulness and an enviable local stand ing. In all the northeastern portion of the state Mir. Torrey was respect ed and beloved. He had an extremely gracious and genial personality. Culti- vated, scholarly and humane, keen " interested in the welfare of others, negotiable, charming companion for old or young he seemed an almost .eNfNtAHattt uttfHuti Ol liit bthl element in his community. His hob oy was public education. Perhaps it IS fair to say that among those who nave not been engaged in teaching none of the state knew more than he about this subject. He had been the malnstay of the public school work m Putnam and highly valued mem per of the state board, as well. In the legislature of 1907 Mir. Torrey Was a representative of his town, tending to the judiciary committee a rlpeness of experience and judgment most assisting. Windham county has pred pred many splendid men for the bar. The late Charles r. Searls, of Thomp- son. was an example. Two former at teofney generals, William A. King and .I5eorge E. Hinman, are others. Mir. lorrey was little the junior of the 5Mo iirst named, and little older than Suage Hinman, the fourth of a re- markAble groun.
Putnam patriot., 1928-03-01
cb.rle. L. Torrey
Edward A. Sullivan in The Nor t,,,eh Rulletinl

Edward A. Sullivan in The Nor wich Bulletin)
 Many tribute was paid here today ,o the memory of the Attorney Charles L. Torrey of Putnam whose death caused such surprise. when II became generally known about this morning. Attorney Torrey was al- most as well known in this town as in his native Putnam. In his early years he had been a school teacher m this town and on numerous occasions had practiced in the local court.
 Attorney Torrey had a special at- lection for Killingly. Many of his ancestors lived here and his intimate friends and aequaintances within this town run into the hundreds. He was fond of talking about things per taining to this town, of outstanding things in it's history and of it's people especially of those he came to know in his early years. He lived in Day. vile for a time, and he was rather proud of asserting that there was Q time when he was acquainted witf about every soul in that community Years never dimmed his interest ir all of these friends. With kindliness and democracy that was character. istic of him he would often seek out wherever he was known, the most humble of his friends and relish the hour they might spend together ir talking over the things of other days There is deep-seated and widespread regret in Kiningly that the life of Attorney Torrey has come to sucf an untimely close. His passing ii one of the things that really hurt.
Putnam patriot., 1928-03-01
FUNERAL SERVICE
 FOR CHAS. L. TORREY
I. and Stores Closs.--Om .;.l.. Judges and Lawyers Pay Last Respects
Paid Prominent Lawyer bs The Press

urbi,e schools were closed last
 ny aa~ afternoon and the stores lns,l ua closed from two to three O. weat Cor the funeral Of Charles T.. sloea .v The service was from the Ioriss or Grove street and the house hoh'ss s,led with relatives, friends, ofii- was ", ,1 members of the bar.
 ei.1s, ' easket and the side of the
 ,,bere the casket reposed, was fo.d fooha with beautiful flowers, a pailsss paser of large pieces being from or nunausts n.sstsons One beautiful floral ..h,,,e xstT was from the school children. vas s',sS this a penny collection was talk ro' that all might have chance to com. 1.ha service was conducted by the n., James F. English of the Con- nc n'.sagstional church. Besides repre- kntst;ves of the school board, the seaebine staff of the schools, town s,S c;tv officials and members of the Windham County Bar, Dr. A. B. Meredith. state commissioner of edu- cation. was present; also Justice csorge F. Hinman of the supreme eorrt of errors. Sheriff Charles A. cates William E. Jackson, investi- sstor of the states attorneys office. w5Imantic deputy sheriffs, and many eshsrs who were closely associated with Mr. Tcrrey as he practiced his profession. ..
 csmnel B. Harvey, Willimantic, Har- rvF Back, Danielson, States Attor- rey Howard C. Bradford and Judge M H. Geissler, the latter MT. Tor rev's law partner, Putnam, and Silas NJ Wheelock and George R. Har- rington. both of Putnam.
 Many tributes have been paid toI Mir Torrey by the press, two of them are printed below,
Putnam patriot., 1928-03-01
Alert Tax Collector
 Stops Load of Furniture

1 truck load of household goods being removed from Putnam was stopped on Mechanics street last Fri- day afternoon by an officer with a tax levy in his possession. The own CT of the goods had failed to pay his city tax and Tax Collector A. Mae donald Jr.. learned that he was re- moving his property from this juris- dietion.
 There was immediate action and the truck was brought to halt before 1t had left the city limits. Before ii was allowed to proceed satisfac- tory settlement was made with the collector.
Putnam patriot., 1928-03-01
CHRONICLES OF AMERICA
 PICTURE FOR MARCH 9TH

The fourth of the series of five programs of historical motion pic lures sponsored by the Putnam Par ent- Teacher Association. The Eli zabeth Porter Putnam Chapter, D' A R., The Putnam Rotary Club, The Anselm Mayotte Post No. IS Ameri- can Legion and the Mems Club of the Second Congregational church and by individual contribution will be pre- sented at the Second Congregation al church on Thursday evening, March sth at 730 p. m. It will consist of the Yale University Press Film Ser vice Picture, 'Vincennes" depicting the exploits of George Rogers Clark, "The Re-Awakening of Rip Van Win kle" and "Glass Magic" two indus trial films.
Putnam patriot., 1928-03-01
EUGENE BRoDEUR WITH
 LINDEMAN MOTOR SALES

Eugene Brodeur, for a number of years an automobile salesman in Put nam, las1ly with the Putnam Buick Company, has accepted a position with the Lindeman Motor Sales Com pany Mir. Brodeur was born in Put nam and Is we'll known to Putnam people and to the automobile trade.
Putnam patriot., 1928-03-01
Turkey Supper and
 Lodge Meeting Tonight

A turkey supper will be served al the Masonic club. South Main street as 6.S0 o'clock this evening after which Quinebaug Lodge of Masons n be onened for the M NJ. degree at Masonic Temple, Grove street. Work in the degree will be exempli- fed.
 The fifth annual ball will be held Friday evening. March Both. accord '~ to an announcement made by tha committee.
Putnam patriot., 1928-03-01
TO ENTER EMPLOY OF THE
 INTERSTATE APPRAISAL co.

Herbert Niles, who for d number Of years has been doing forestry work for the Federal Government, has accepted . position with the Inter State Appraisal Company and will begin his new work next Monday at Southington. This company is enc gagged in revaluing property and is the company that reyalued the pro- perty in Putnam for taxation pur- poses Mir Miles will continue to live in Putnam.
Putnam patriot., 1928-03-01
COUNTY MINISTERS TO MEET
 IN PUTNAM ON TUESDAY

A union meeting of the windham Union of Congregational ministers together with the Williniantic and Putnam ministers Fellowships will be held in the Second Congregational caurch on Tuesday, March 9th This will be the third successive lenten conference of the kind held The leader this year will be the Rev Rock ','eil Harmon Potter, DID. of Hart ford and his theme will be "A Cos a44 iaat we Gan Preach"
Putnam patriot., 1928-03-01
Camp Woodstock
 Reunion March 3

Camp Woodstock reunion will be held Saturaay, March 8 at the Hart ford Y. M. C. A. building. The fun Will start at 5 p. m. and will contin- ue until S.30. Every boy in Wind ham County who has ever been to Camp Woodstock will want to be there.
 A good program is being planned. Games. talks and stnntsl A chance to see all the old gang and hear about the plans for next summer
 A big supper will be served at 6 o'clock in the New Banquet hall at the '. M. C. A. Price of supper will be fifty cents per person.
 Last year 250 boys attended and 1t Is expected larger number will be on hand at this reunion.
Putnam patriot., 1928-03-01
POLICY HOLDERS MAY FLY

Airplanes are apparently looked upon with more favor by the North western Mutual Life Insurance Com pany. The company announced that it's policy holders may make flights without avoiding their rights under their policies in ease of accident and death
Putnam patriot., 1928-03-01
FORMER GOVERNOR AND
 WIFE PASS THROUGH

Former Governor Chas. H. Temple .an and Mrs. Templeton passed through Putnam, Monday. They were cturning from a snow shoeing out her home on Chapel street.
Putnam patriot., 1928-03-01

There are 2O2 letters in the Tartar alphabet.
Putnam patriot., 1928-03-01

4 stomach camera, that will take seven small photographs of the inter- for of the stomach has been invented by Q European snrgeon.
Putnam patriot., 1928-03-01

A deputy city clerk, in New York City, has performed s5,00l marriages within the last five and half years.
The monitor., 1928-10-05
ELECTRIC INDUSTRY
NOT CAMPAIGNING AGAINST
GOVERNMENT OWNERSHIP
Nebraska Power Co.,
Refutes Charge That Utilities
Are Spreading Propaganda
In Schools.

A sinister attempt is being made to
induce the public to believe that the
electric industry has been carrying on
a propaganda campaign against gov
eminent ownership in the schools and
colleges, according to J. E. Davidson,
vice president and general manager
of the Nebraska Power company.
1.-THE facts do not warrant this
charge" said Mr.. Davidson. eve
have publicly stated our position sew
eral times and we insist that no at
tempt was ever made by public util-
ity in Nebraska, or within my knowl-
edge, anywhere, to spread propagan-
da of any sort in the public schools
or colleges"
1.-THE electric companies of Nebras-
ka issued pamphlet on Electricity
which was offered to any teachers of
public schools that desired them but
there was not one bit of propaganda
in this pamphlet. 1t dealt entirely
with electricity and its many uses.
This pamphlet was not text book.
1t was merely a paper covered pam
phlet or leafler."
Mr.. Davidson said that there has
been propaganda in the schools, but
not issued on The part of the electric
companies but issued against the cleo
trio industry and against the Ameri-
can tradition of private enterprise
and individual initiative.
John Spargo, who for number of
years was engaged as lecturer pre-
senting socialistic doctrines to stu
dents in colleges and high schools,
wrote recently to the Chicago Trib-
une saying that the investigation by
the federal trade commission of pub
lie utilities has been very unfair. In
his letter he told how he and others
spread propaganda in the public
schools against private ownership and
The monitor., 1928-10-05

history that the most direct and prob
ably the only means by which the
standard of living can be improved is
through increased production.
''The American labor movement
has been the despair of academic the
orists because labor refused to take
any part in supporting the notions of
doctrinaires. The impetus for the
inquiry into the so-called power trust
did not come from labor The wis
dom of the policy followed by our
unions is summarized in the recent
news items reporting the incorpora-
ton of country clubs by union work
ingmen."
The monitor., 1928-10-05
for public ownership.

Tor pubic ownership.
Mr.. Spargo in his statement said;
Every man who is at all familiar
with the facts, knows that the fed
eral trade investigation would not
have been ordered by the senate were
it not that the campaign of malignant
abuse and cowardly innuendo has
caused so many of our servants in
office to fear being branded as hire
lings of the power trust Every
man who has thus far dared to raise
his voice against this sort of political
undertaking and in defense of Amer
lean industry has been thus assailed.
! have been personally so accused de-
spite the fact that have never re-
ceived single dollar, or any equiv
alent thereof, from any utility cor
poration, or its agents, directly or in
directly, either for services rendered,
support given, or for any other pur-
pose whatsoever. / have never re-
ceived pay, directly or indirectly,
from any utility company or its
agents for speaking against public
ownership. But for many years / did
receive pay for speaking in favor of
public ownership from organizations
maintained for that purpose"
The Chicago Tribune, in connec-
ton with Mr.. Spargo's letter, said the
following:
"By a fortunate coincidence, The
Tribune is enabled today, Labor Day,
to present to its readers letter from
Mr.. John Spargo dealing with the
senate's inquiry into the so-called
power trust and its propaganda. Mr..
Spargo writes as a former socialist
who was engaged for a number of
years as a lecturer presenting social
list doctrines to students in colleges
and high schools in many sections of
the country. He knows that the pow
err companies did not present their
case in academic circles until long
dlltI Lie EdCC 1oI PODiIN
had been presented by advocates of
collectivism. He does not believe that
the best interests of this country will
be served by having the coming gen.
Grafton know only one side of the ar
gument, and that the theoretical as
opposed to the tested side. In that
view he will be supported by Ameri-
can labor.
''It is fortunate for this country
that our labor movement has never
been captured by socialism as so
| many of the labor movements in for
eign countries have been. The fact
that the great majority of our unions
have persisted in combining their ac-
Invites to thei., natural function, col
Elective bargaining, has helped to dis
courage the growth in this country
of the class consciousness which is the
/ first goal of most of the foreign labor
movements. Class consciousness is
supposed to make unions strong; in
stead, it makes them weak, for it i'm
bues those who possess it with sense
of inferiority. Class consciousness
encourages the belief that, pending
the millennium, the line between the
laboring man and the capitalist is one
which never can be crossed. The
class conscious workingman devotes
his thought to the millennium when he
might be striving to improve his own
condition. Glass consciousness dis
courages workers from making any
effort to increase production for
that is supposed to be in the interest
of capital-though it must be appar-
ent from recert American industrial
The monitor., 1928-10-05

Mr.. and Mrs. Lewis Lindsey and
Miss Alfred of Chicago arrived in
Omaha Sunday by automobile. They
were the house guests of Mr.. and Mrs.
Charles Seymour, 1926 Maple street.
Mr.. Lindsey is brother of Mrs. Sey-
mour. They left Thursday for To
peka and Kansas City.
The monitor., 1928-10-05

Madam Florence Cole-Talbert, who
appeared in song recital at the Strand
theater, Monday evening, September
"a, and her accompanist, Miss Edna
Rosalyn Heard, left for her home in
Los Angeles, Friday morning. They
were the house guests of Mr.. and
Mrs. T. P. Mahammitt during their
stay in Omaha.
The monitor., 1928-10-05
NEWS FROM DULUTH. MINI.
By Mrs. Jennie Murdoch Williams

Miss Marguerite Horn has returned
to her work at Silverstein and Boudy
after two weeks vacation. Miss
Horn usually visits relatives and
friends in Omaha on her vacation, but
owing to her mothers prolonged i'll
ness, she decided to stay in Duluth
this summer.
The monitor., 1928-10-05

Mrs. E. r. West has returned from
a pleasant motor trip to Kansas City,
Mo-, where she went to see her moth
er. She was accompanied by Mes
danes Susie Yancy, Garrett and Mr..
and Mrs. Edward Grooms.
The monitor., 1928-10-05

Carnival Dance given by the Choir
Guild of ST. Philips Episcopal Church
at DreamIand Hall, Thursday even
ing, October IL. Music by Harmony
Seven.-Adv.
The monitor., 1928-10-05

Mrs. Esther Robinson of Racine,
Wis, has returned home after visiting
her cousin, Mrs. Lizzie Davis of
Fourth Avenue, East.
The monitor., 1928-10-05

The Cop: Say, ] almost broke
my neck followin' you around
them curces.
Flapper: Well, / hope this
teaches you not to chase after
every pretty girl you see!-LTe.
The monitor., 1928-10-05

Carnival Dance given by the Choir
Guild Of St. Philips Episcopal Church
at Dresmlsnd Hall, Thursday even
ing, Octob.~ IL. Music by Harmony
Seven.-Adv.
The monitor., 1928-10-05

Mrs. Ardina Watson has returned
from very pleasant months vaca-
ton spent visiting relatives and
friends in Manchester, Ind, Danville,
and Chicago, ILL.,, and Des Moines, Ia.
The monitor., 1928-10-05
PERSONALS

Ed. F. Morearty, Lawyer, 700 Pc
tiers Trust Building, Jackson 3841 or
Harvey 2156.
The monitor., 1928-10-05

Wanted, a woman between % and
38 years old, for companion. No ex-
penses. Room furnished. Call in
person. 1929 Lake street. No phone
ca1ls.-Adv.
The monitor., 1928-10-05

The Collegiate club met Friday
night, September 90, at the North
Side Branch of the Y. w. c. A. Plans
for the year were discussed. Officers
elected for the year were as follows !:
President, John Pegg; vice president,
Consuella Cross; secretary, Elaine
Smith; treasurer, Virginia Jackson
and reporter, Madeline Shipman.
Meetings will be held each Friday
night.
The monitor., 1928-10-05

Be not Knocked, for whatso-
ever man soweth, that shall
he also reap.
The monitor., 1928-10-05

Mr.. Claude Barnett of the Associ-
ated Press association was an Omaha
visitor, Monday.
The monitor., 1928-10-05
Hillside Presbyterian Church
9th and Ohio Sta.

oth anu emo ots.
II a. m.-Preaching by Rev. E. X.
Fenton.
12:30--Sunday School.
You are invited to attend these
services. For information of the Hill
side Presbyterian church, call DR.. j..
H. Hutton, WE. HOG, Mr.. John A.
Hardy, WE. 0989, Mr.. N. Jenkins,
WE. 1854, or r. T. KERR, clerk,
WE. 1922.
The monitor., 1928-10-05

Carnival Dance given by the Choir
Guild Of st. Philips Episcopal Church
at Dreamland Hall, Thursday even
ing, October IL. Music by Harmony
Seven.-Adv.
The monitor., 1928-10-05

Mrs. Edna McCaw, who was quite
i'll last week, is reported much i'm
proved.
The monitor., 1928-10-05

Coats refined. Very reasonable.
Also dressmaking. 1902 North 29th
street. Web. zoos. (2t)
The monitor., 1928-10-05

Mrs. Bernie B. Cowan returned last
week from a pleasant months visit in
Chicago.
The monitor., 1928-10-05
Harvest Home Dinner

Harvest Home Dinner
The Sacrifice club of Bethel A. M.
Il. church will serve a Harvest Home
dinner Thursday, October IL, at the
Y. W. C. A., Twenty-second and
Grant streets.
The monitor., 1928-10-05

Mrs. Fred G. Williams has returned
to her home in Los Angeles, after a
pleasant visit with friends here en-
route from vacation spent in visit
ing friends in st. Louis, Chicago, and
Detroit. She was the house guest of
Mrs. Richard Ward, 1922 No. Twen-
ty-sixth street, while here.
Japhis Scott, 2512 Corby street,
was called to Chicago to attend the
funeral of his nephew, William Scott.
The monitor., 1928-10-05

Miss Pauline White, who has been
the house guest of her sister, Mrs.
l.. L. Mcvay, 1868 Corby street, left
for her home in Denver, Colo, Sun
day night.
The monitor., 1928-10-05

FOR RENT-Modern, nicely fur
nished rooms. Twenty-second and
Grant. Phone Webster 3945. Call
evenings after 6 o'clock.
The monitor., 1928-10-05

LOST-A white fez with black tas-
sel--Zaha Shrine embroidered. Web.
1888.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-09-19
Cabinet Plans
Headquarters

A movement TO secure q room IN
the high school building to be used
by Girl Reserves as a lounge and
headquarters room was instituted al
the cabinet meeting Of the chapter
Tuesday evening. The girls will en-
deavor 70 ecure the use OF the room
30 as to have regular headquarters,
and TO have a place to keep their
hobby scrspbooks and other mate
rials.
A part Of the session Was also
given to discussion the hobby scrap
books. which are to play an impG--
tant part In the years work. Zach
girl is 20 choose some particular in
terest as q hobby, and make q scrap
book Of materil and information
on il.
The "Circle Of Light" which is the
Girl Reserve religious ceremony
will be held September 80. according
to a decision OF the cabinet, and viii
take place at the Presbyterian
church.
II was decided that a general in
vitation 70 high school girls TO join
the organization would be extended,
announcements being made in each
o Anoths- innovation Is TO Ia
the invitation TO the girls at Villa
Maria academy, and a committee
composed Of Elizabeth Rowe. Nancy
Str:ngfellow and Aleitha Cobolini
was appointed 10 visit the academy
nd extended the invitation.
The meeting was held at the home
MAJ Mrs. Jack Rowe, Girl Reserve sec
wretary.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-09-19
Mrs. Sewer To
Hear AL Smith

AUSTIN. Tex, Sept. 19s-lF-Mrs
Clara DriscolI SEWER or Austin,
democratic national committeewomsr
for Texas, planned to leave today for
Oklahoma City to hear Governor AL
fred Z. Smiths address there tomor-
row night
Mrs. Sewer said she had accepted
an invitation TO speak for the nation
al ticket at Wichita Falls Saturday
and that she also would talk in Burk-
burnett. Electra, and Iowa Park. She
has been invited 10 speak no Brecken-
ridge September 20 and az San An
tonic September %.
The national committeeman an
noHnced the opening Of local demo
cratic headquarters today and said a
Smith-Robinson rally probably Sep
TENDER 20. was planned.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-09-19
EFIEGE LUNCHEON

EFIEGE LUNCHEON
Mesdames r. J. Folsom and Mrs.
g. n. Roessing were joint hostesses
Friday when they entertained with
a bridge party and Saturday morn
ing with a bridge luncheon at the
hone Of the former.
There wre seven tables or play
ers to enjoy the hospitality Friday
afternoon. Mrs. A. L. Hart received
N prize for high score. Mrs. W. n.
Nivrett, Jr.. the consolation and
Mrs. Niles Esrey. the cut prize.
There were twenty-four guests
present Saturday. After a number
Of interesting games il was found
that Mrs. John Ewing held high
score. Mrs. r. +. Horn received the
consolation and Mrs. J.. K. Leslie the
cut prize.
BURRIs-BOwERS
Miss Marie BUrris and 3 O. Bow
ers were married Friday evening at
1880 o'clock at the Baptist parson-
with Rev. Judd 3. Holt officiat-
Ing. They were attended by Miss
Lula Hale and Earl Leonard.
Mrs. Bowers formerly lived in
McAllen and has many friends here.
Mr.. Bowers is with the United
Printing company Of Mercedes.
Mr.. and Mrs. Bowers will be at
home to their friends in Mercedes
after a short wedding trip to Corpus
Christi.
McALLEN STUDY CLUB
The first meeting of the McAllen
Study club will be held Monday eve
ming. September II az the Casa dc
PalmaS.
Dinner will be served at 1880 aft
er which there Will be a short bus
mess meeting and the yearboo..s
outlining a most interesting year
will be issued.
The regular study meeting Of the
club will bc held October Q.
BUNCO PARTY
Betay Randolph proved a charm
ing hostess Saturday afternoon when
she entertained a group Of girl
friends with a bunco party al her
home on North Fifteenth street. the
occasion being her fourteenth birth
day.
The personnel included Katherine
and Josephine Pate Of Hidalgo, Vir-
giria Fenwick. Virgins Spivey, Jean
and Katherine Kelly. Virginia Zach