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pairs. 202l Massachusetts, avenue 1ot
%, square 94); to cost $1,000.
A. D. Powell. owner and builder; r.
c. Archer, jr.. architect; to install bath
room. 1905 Fifth street (lot 112, square
500; to cost s450
David Kaplan. owner and builder;
w. 3. Honey, architect: to make re-
pairs, 1922 II street northeast dot S03,
square 93D; to cost $1,000.
James NJ. Stanley, owner and design
er; to erect one brick private garage,
5533 Thirty-third street Cot 13, square
2023); to cost $500.
The Carrollton Apartment House Co,
owners and builders: TO make repairs,
1882 Ontario road 0ot 829, square
2533): to cost $500.
Republic Oil Co.. owners and builders:
r. F. Briscoe. designers; to make re-
pairs. 309 Tenth street southwest (lot
A, square 352): 20 cost S1,500.
Louis Schooler. owner and builder:
TO make repairs. 622-24 Four-and-a-taIt
street southwest dot 179, square SAD:
10 est $780,
G. w. Chase. owner and builder: F.
W. Chase, designer: to erect two l.
story frame dwellings. Sl3 and BIT FL
der street 1ots l9 and 20 square 2964J;
to cost $4,000.
r. L. Doving. owner: to make re-
pairs, 1928 n street Got 833, square
1909: to cost s400.
c. A. Marshall. owner; T. A. Jane
son. builder: to enclose rear porches,
! w street flot 96, square 3l23); to cost
$500
Samuel c. Mcdowell Estate. owners:
McDonald-Langstroth Co.. builders: 20
make repairs. rear lexington place and
Q street northeast dot 81. square 35ia);
to cost $500.
II. c. Pratt. owner and builder: to
make repairs. 37il Mckinley street (tot
>, square 1867: to cost $500.
NJ j. Keane. owner: Henry 3. Davis
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stone and three coats of Portland
cement stucco on metal lath. as shown
on plans Final coat Of stucco colorcd
and textured as directed
Hardware shall furnish all
finishing hardware for doors and vim
dows. for closets and casework. The
contractor will furnish correct list Of
hardware and is to put 1t on in care
on exterior openings to be OF brass OF
bronze.
Easement Windows-Steel easement
windows may be used at owners option.
Plastering and Lathing Three coat I
work over metal lath is recommended.
A less expensive Job may be obtained
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are provided. all equipped with mirror
doors which. with stationary mirrors
between. form triple units in which any
series OF reflections desired may be OBJ
tanned.
The exterior front facade Is a study
in the effective use of stone. stucco and
half -timbering, In which the proportions
Of the house are worked out to best
utilize the decorative qualities of the
structural lines. The house contains
approximately $4,000 cubic feet
outline specifications recommended
for this plan by Home Owners Institute
are as follows:
Masonry footings under all
walls, as shown on drawings. All foun-
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through the use of one-half inch o!
plaster over fiat rib expanded metal lath
or wood lath. Insulating lumber o.
plasterboard may be used II desired.
Metal Work.-Gutters. rain pipes. val
leys and flashing to be l6-ounce copper.
Roofing Roof OF slate-surfaced. rigid
asbestos or copperclad shingles, colors
as selected. Western red cedar shingles
at owners option.
Painting, Strictly pure white lead
and linseed oil In proper proportion.
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sories.
Plumbing.-A complete system and
fixtures ready to use shall be provided,
as shown on plans and in accordance
with local regulations. Brass piping for
hot and cold water lines. Gas or coal
fired hot-water heater. If sewer con-
nections are not available. use Of rein-
forced concrete septic tank is recon-
mended
Heating.-Steam or hot water boiler.
coal, oil or gas fired.
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statuary. palms, lakes, winding road
ways and flowers. trees, hedges and
other such plans to bring about a beau
tification OF the project.
The old method OF subdividing
ground was one of ieveling Oft the hills
and valleys, destroying the wooded
growth and beautiful streams and slic-
ing the ground up into rectangular
blocks and lots" he said. THE mod
ern method Is TO preserve as far as
possible the natural contours and
growth on the property and TO divide
the lots into irregular shapes. This
method naturally means that there will
be few long straight vistas and many
curved and winding streets"
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BREAKFAST NOOKS.

Bright Spots in House Selected for
Morning Meal.
Whether the day is to go we'll or
badly Is often determined during the
breakfast hour. Frequently dining
room, friendly and cheerfully lighted at
night, appears rather barren and formal
in the morning. when one or more MEM
bers of the family must eat with an eye
on the clock
During recent years the pleasant. con-
venient little breakfast nook. with built
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dation walls to be poured concrete or
concrete block made with cement Con-
crete TO be mixed with water-prooiine
compound Chimney OF common brick,
all fiues lined: fireplace OF selected
brick Provide ash dump with clean
outdoor in cellar.
Stucc0 Finish.
Carpentry-AlI framing lumber shall
be well seasoned and free from large
knots, either Douglas fir or yellow pine
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r1ANs FROM INSTITUTE

with zinc oxide where desired. or good
grade Of ready-mixed paint shall be
used. Interior trim to receive two good
coats of fiat paint and one coat of flat
enamel. Finished floors to be vanished
or waxed throughout as directed.
Electric Work.-Complete system OF
electric wiring from meter to all outlets.
including all panel boards. junction
boxes and other fittings. The installa-
ton must be in accordance with the
rules and regulations of the National
Board of Fire Underwriters.
Tile Work-Tiled walls and wainscot
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California white pine for exterior mill
work and interior trim, oak floors. steel
bridging for floor joists. Interior doors
and built-in kitchen cabinet as re-
quired in detailed specifications.
Stucco Work-All exterior walls of
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in table and seats, has been a potent
factor for cheerfulness during the entire
day by providing convenient, informal
spot for the quick serving Of meals.
The home maker who understands
human nature knows that the place
where the family has breakfast must be
the cheeriest location in the entire
house. 1t is easy to make 1t so with
one of the inexpensive ready-built
breakfast sets which come in units
window in the kitchen or breakfast
room.
o
There are more than 500 State parks
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Planning Courses Urged.

Z Establishment OF courses In city plan
ming In every university of the country
is urged by the National Association OF
Real Estate Boards.
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There are more than 500 State parks
and forests In the United States.
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Continued OF Eighteenth Pagel
Putnam patriot., 1928-12-13
MAIL EARLY
Postoffice Force Can Give Bet
ter Service Ii Public Avoids
Last Minute Rush

Postmaster Macdonald is urging
that the patrons OF the Office mail
their Christmas cards and packages
early. The post Office is one Of the
busiest of places during the holiday
season and it is for the convenience
and satisfaction of the public that the
request 20 mail early is made.
Last year the cooperation of the
public made the dispatch of mail most
satisfactory. All Of the local mail
was cleared up Christmas eve.
There will be no deliveries on
Christmas day except special delivery
letters and packages. The clerks and
carriers will have well deserved
holiday after handling an unusual
amount of mail matter,
The post Office will be open for
those who have lock boxes but ali
other departments will remain closed
One clerk will be on duty part Of
the day to attend the special delivery
service. The public can help tighten
the burden Of post Office employees by
little thoughtfulness and in so do
ing will themselves be better served
Putnam patriot., 1928-12-13
BRIDGE OVER RIVER
OPEN TO TRAFFIC
Providence Street Structure Re
paired and Made Safe For
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. Handle
Situation With Dispatch.

The BRIDGE over the Quinehaug
river on Providence street was thrown
open to vehicular traffic. Tuesday. af-
ter being closed since early In Sep
TENDER The bridge has been rein
forced and Is now safe for auto
mobiles and trucks.
Last August City Engineer George
W. Perry first called the attention Of
the seiec men to the condition Of the
bridge. The board acted immediate
ly and an engineer from the state
highway department came 70 Putnam,
August Goth. and made an examina.
ton Of the structure.
Within few weeks the engineer
reported that the bridge was unsafe
for vehicles and II was Immediately
closed TO traffic by the seieetmen. A
special TOWN meeting was called and
was held September 18th. The re
port Of the engineer was read and 1t
was voted TO have the bridge repaired
and made safe. For this purpose
IS 1000 was appropriated and the sci.
ectmen advertised for bids. The con
tract was let and the bridge is again
open and safe 10 al norw'ai traffic.
Putnam patriot., 1928-12-13
BOTH UNDER ARREST
ONE is IN HOSPITAL
THE NATIVITY PLAY
Pomfret Christmas Festival Is
Open to the Public But Ad-
mission Is By Ticket.

Two performances Of the romfret
Nativity Play will be given in Pom
fret Hall. Sunday evening. Decem.
Der 23rd. The first performance will
be at 7.45 o'clock and the second per-
Torrance al S.45 o'clock.
While as heretofore there will be
no admittance charge only those hold
ing tickets will be allowed to attend
the performances The ticket sys-
tenn has been made necessary by the
large attendance IN former years
which overcrowded the hall. The
tickets will be limited TO the capacity
q the hall and thus all who attend
viii be sble to see the performances.
Tickets may be had by personal
application OF by writing to Warren
w. Averill, Putnam. or Mrs. Loretta
Allard Melbert, pomfret.
The festival is pomfret's Christmas
celebration. All who wish 60 attend
the Holy Night Drama are most wei.
GENE as far as the limited capacity
Of the hall will allow. Tickets may
now be secured.
Putnam patriot., 1928-12-13
THREE FAMILIES MADE
HOMELESS BY FIRE

The two men who formerly slept at
FIRE headquarters are there no long
er and II was due 70 the lack Of
driver that No ! truck was late in
responding.
According 70 Acting Chief Dumas
three lines Of hose, which took all ~
the hose available, were laid. At
first the water pressure was low but
a call to the pumping station AT Har-
riaille soon remedicd this situation
and the lircmen began a real fight.
Lack Of mittens caused some suffer
ing from the cold but the iiremen re-
sponded to the task before them. They
were assisted IN saving nearby build
jugs by che fact that the burning om-
beers carried BY the high wind III upon
roofs covered with ice and snow and
lid no damage.
Arouse sleepcrs
The FIRST consideration of those 20
arrive az the ssenc early was 20
arouse the sleeping families This
Nas done ard AT escaped 70 safety.
There was not time 70 save personal
effects and che fleeing tenants mad 70
leave the house clad only in night
clothes and In some instances were in
their bare feet The victims Of the
fire were given shelter nearby The
largest family was that Of Napoleon
Lacroix. There are Ave children IN
this family. Al got out safely and
we're later taken 10 the home Of their
on Livery street Other
occupants Of the house were George
Corcoran and family and Charles
Morrison.
During the FIRE slight explosion
was heard. This may have been the
tank Of gasoline engine. according
to Acting Chief Dumas. although this
is only deduction
II was nearly two hours after the
alarm sounded that the recall was
sent in The fremen we're greatly
IN their efforts and sim
cerely appreciative Of the hot coffee
and sandwiches served them by Mr..
and Mrs. Edwin Phillips.
Putnam patriot., 1928-12-13
CHEVROLET SHOWN
John w. Lynch. Local Agent, Enthu-
siastie In His Praise Of New
Product

John W. Lynch Of the Bruce chev-
rolet' Co., just returned from BDs-
ton. where he attended the advance
showing Of the new Chevrolet six cyl
indcr car, WIS enthusiastic Ia his
praise Of Chevrolet's new product and
Of the public reception showered upon
il at the Boston showing.
Thousands attended the Boston
showing daily. and | had the oppor-
tunity Of noting the most genuine de-
monstrafion Of crowd enthusiasm II
has ever been my privilege 70 witness, /"
Mr. Lynch said III the publie's pre-
ference for the new Chevrolet Is TO be
indexed By what ! observed from the
Boston crowds, ! feel certain that
The Outstanding Chevrolet Of Chew
rolet History is destined to 20 down
in automotive history as one Of the
most sensational Of all sales successes.
Putnam patriot., 1928-12-13
Committee on New
Industries Active

The regular meeting Of the directors
OF the Putnam Chamber 81 Commerce
was held at the Putnam Inn. Monday
evening. Routine bus ness was trans
acted. The new industries committee
has been busy for several weeks and
several prospects have been entertain
ed and shown about the city. The
committee was unable TO report any de-
finite results Of their efforts. The OBJ
,tacle that comes up in a majority of
the committees efforts is a financial
one. The prospects not only want To-
cations but often free rontal. money
invested IN their projects, or substan-
al amounts for the expense Of remov-
al Of their plants The committee.
however, makes thorough investiga-
ton Of each individual case. and has
been very active for the past month or
more.
Putnam patriot., 1928-12-13
STORES OPEN EVENINGS
SANTA CLAUS COMING

Putnam stores viii he open eve
niugs during the holidays.
Stores will be omen next Mon
dav evening and win be omen every
evening up to and including Mon.
day evening, December "a, Christ
mas eve
Santa Claus will arrive in Put
nam next Wednesday afternoon
and viii remain until Christmas
eve.
Ii Is expected that there will
be large Christmas tree IN Union
Square. but this has not been de
initely determined.
The holiday season IN Putnam is
expected to be one Of the most
etive and most prosperous Of any
Holiday season for some time.
Putnam patriot., 1928-12-13
Men, Women and Children
Driven Out In Cold In
Night Clothes
Early Morning Blaze With Hard Wind
Blowing

Three families. in tenement
house, including number Of emil
dren, were Obliged 10 flee into the
bitter cold wind Of the carly hours "
Monday morning. and were rendered
homeless, when Il fire. believed 20
have originated from hot ashes,
threatened their lives. The fire de-
nariment was handicapped IN getting
to the scene. The roof and side Of
the tenement house were burned and
the interior saturated with water The
loss T. estimated at from 50 900 10
So 900 The building. owned By H.
S. Morse was insured The tenants
carried little or no insurance on their
household effects.
Fire Discovered
The tenement house Is located on
North School street 10 the east Of the
home ~ the owner. The blaze was
discovered just before three O'Clock
Monday morning by Fred Lachapelle
and William johnson employed at the
Blue Ribbon garage, School street.
The two men we're returning from
towing IN a disabled automobile when
they saw the blaze An alarm from
Box 20, near the high school was runR
in.
Mrs. W. r. Barber saw the fire al
80 and gave the alarm through the
central telephone exchange At that
time the blaze had not reached the
house. The trucks were slow in ar.
irving and she telephoned second
time. Soon after this the alarm was
fung.
No. 2 truck, stationed on Smith
street, was the first 10 respond. On
account Of the bridge on Providence
street being closed the truck had 70
90 south 10 Bridge street and then
North on Main street to Providence.
When No. company arrived No. /
truck had not put in an appearance
and Acting Chief Alphonse Dumas
sent a man ~ the central FIRE station
to see what caused the delay.
Putnam patriot., 1928-12-13
DIR. Hamilton Hollis
Daughter Is Married

DIR. and Mrs Hamilton Holt Of Wood
stock and Winter Park, Fla, have an
nounced the marriage Of their daugh-
ter. Mrs Beatrice Holt Symonds %
William b. LaVenture Of New York
City. The wedding took place Sat
urday, at the home Of the brides
cousin. Mrs. John Woodbridge,
Columbia Heights. Brooklyn, N. Y.
Mr.. LaVenture is a graduate Of the
College Of Liberal Arts and Of the
Yale Law School and is a practicing
lawyer in New York.
Mrs. LaVenture was married in
1922 to Mr.. BranGeth Symonds. Jr.,
from whom she was divorced two
years ago. She attended the Veltin
School and Columbia. and was active
in the Junior League.
Putnam patriot., 1928-12-13
c. A. c. Elects Officers
For Coming Year

The Canadian Athletic Club elected
the following officers at It's annual
meeting, Sunday:
Honorary president, Wilfred Dupre
president, Armand Brousseau; vice
presidnt. Henry Benoit; treasurer,
James J. CharrOn; financial secretary,
Aldeor Guertin; recording secretary,
NJ. Raulhus, hall committee. Henry
Mathurin. Henry Latour. Eugene
Brassard: purchasing committee, EN-
ilien Breault. Omcr Durand, +. o.
Marion; building fund trustees. Will
liam Pechie, Pierre Bonin, Wilfred
Dupre; auditors Pierre Benin, Henry
Bcnoit.
Putnam patriot., 1928-12-13
FIVE PER CENT DIVIDEND TO
BE PAID BEFORE CHRISTMAS
Checks Being Made Ready For
Creditors of First National
Bank
Approximately $4,000 win be Di.-
sributed

A five per cent dividend. amouE
ing To approximately $4,000, viii Ne
paid by the First National Bank =
Putnam before Christmas. This e
the sixth dividend 60 be paid by the
bank, bringing the total disbursement
OF funds up 10 eighty per cent
The last dividend Of five per ceaf
was declared ia November Of last
year. The checks FOR the sixth divi-
dcnd are now being made out and =
Is expected that they will be ready
for distribution before the holiday.
Due notice Of the time Of distriba-
ton will be given by George NJ. Cot
fin receiver OF the bank.
The distribution Of this large
amount OF money al this time will ad
70 the prosperity Of the holiday sea-
son.
Putnam patriot., 1928-12-13
INCREASES CAPITAL STOCK
HALF A MILLION DOLLARS

There is local interest in the fact
that the Hartford-C Connection Trust
Company has increased its capital
stock from $4,000 900 to 5000. 900
because Nathan d. Prince, direct
or Of the Cargill Trust Company of
Putnam, is president Of the Hartford
institution and John b. Byrne Of Put
nam is one Of the vice-presidents.
Putnam patriot., 1928-12-13
TWICE ARRESTED
Game wardens and Deputies are
Commercially Active in Wind
ham and Holland Counties

Floyd pike II pomfret Center has
been twice arrested for violations -
the fish and game laws within week.
He was arrested by Deputy Wardes<
Willis and Ethridge .ssivH ne came 10
tend fox SHARES in the town Of East
ford. He was fined SIS and costs N
a Justice court II Eastford on Friday.
Saturday Pike was arrested and ar
raigned IN court al Coventry. Here
lie WAS charged with hunting on pu-
vate land without the owners per
mission. setting illegal traps and fad
ure 20 re- set traps within tweuty-fo'r
hours He pleaded guilty A fine
of SIS on each count amognted in ~
20 S29.30.
Putnam patriot., 1928-12-13
rirs. Vanderbilt
Marries Again

Mrs. Emily Davies Vanderbilt
whose divorce from William H. Van
derbilt was made FINAL last week We'd
nesday, was married Friday after
noon TO Sigourney Thayer. theatri-
cal producer Of New York. The cere-
mony was simple one and was per-
formed at the home of Mrs. Wander
bilt's mother, Mrs Frederick Martin
Davies. 20 f. send Street, New York
City.
Mrs. Vanderbilt before and since
her marriage TO MIR. Vanderbilt has
been frequent visitor in Pomfret
She was married in 1928 and The
Patriot was the first newspaper TO
announce the marriage. Mr.. Wander
bilt is the president of the Automo-
tive transportation Company, con-
trolling bus lines running IN and out
of this city.
Putnam patriot., 1928-12-13
BARRIE PLAY IN MOTION
PICTURE SUNDAY EVENING

Al the popular Friendly Evening
service fog next Sunday ct p. m. the
film version Of james NJ Barrie's play,
Peter Pan" will be used. This play,
which was written particularly for
children. has been one Of the most IA
vorite for adults as well. The motion
picture version has been equally popu-
lar and has been secured By the church
for use at the service for its whole
someness and good cheer.
Putnam patriot., 1928-12-13
SANTA CLAUS is TO
ARRIVE WEDNESDAY
How Children May Get Their
Presents.-Mail Is Already
Piling Up
Write a Letter First Then Meet Him
In Person

The mil pouring in at the Putnam
postoftice assures Santa Claus busy
time in Putnam. The announcement
Wednesday. December 18th, and will
have present for every boy and girl
who writes him a letter before that
day mas brought many letters from
the children.
Santa Claus is sure to reach Put
nam Wednesday. His mail will be all
arranged for him and a list Of those
who have written to him viii be hand
ed 20 him. As it is impossible for him
to carry so many Christmas presents
in his pack he viii establish head
quarters in the city.
How TO Get a Present
Every boy and girl who has written
Santa Claus a letter may get the
promised present by going up to
Santa Claus and giving his or her
name. Santa Claus will then look
in his book and If the name given ap-
pears there. he will send the child to
his Putnam headquarters where the
present VII be delivered.
II is not necessary for every child
TO meet him in person the first day Of
his arrival He viii be here until
Christmas and there win be time for
all TO see him and tell him that they
have written 10 him. TO avoid dis
appointment. however, every child is
cautioned to write letter TO Santa
Claus, Putnam, Conn, and drop it in
he post Office before next Wednes-
dav
Putnam patriot., 1928-12-13
NEW YEARS DANCE

A committee Of members Of Israel
Putnam Lodge Of Odd Fellows, with
Reuben Peterson as chairman, is ar
ranging for a New Years dance. Tues-
day evening, January |, In Odd Feb
lows Hall. The Ideal Orchestra viii
furnish the music.
Putnam patriot., 1928-12-13
CHRISTMAS VACATION
IN PUTNAM SCHOOLS

Schools close Wednesday, Deces-
bor 10 for the Xmas vacation ana
reopen Wednesday, January 2.
Mrs Beatrice w WILDER, seaebar
Of the Opportunity Room at the is-
rael Putnam School. has accepted =
position as Dean Of Girls at ths
Normal School AZ johnson, Vermont.