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Putnam patriot., 1928-11-28
CIVIL WAR VETERAN
 BORN IN THOMPSON
Charles H. Humes Buried In Plain6eld Friday--Was Mem ber of Go. D., 7th Rhode Is- land Infantry.

Funeral services for Charles lii ram lIumes, s4-year old veteran of the Civil War, born in Thompson, were held at the Canterbury Plains church, last Friday afternoon.
 Mir. Humes died at his home in Plainfeld, November goth after q long illness. For over year he had been blind so was unable to get about but he entertained visitors and was always glad to hear of old friends and comrades.
 Mr, Humes was born September. 1S44 in Thompson and spent his boy hood there. He was scarcely 2t years old when he enlisted in Com pany D. 7th Rhode Island Infantry. He remained with his company until the end of the war and was in the battle of Bull Run. at Antietam, Appomattox and in other engage ments
 After being honorably discharged he married Miss Sarah Green If Paw tucket. After moving from place to place the family finally settled on a farm in Hampton where they remain ed twenty-seven years. Six years ago Mir. and Mrs. Humes moved to Plain field. His wife, a son, four dangh- ters, ten grandchildren and four great grandchildren survive.
Putnam patriot., 1928-11-28
Little Miss Prizes
 Letter From MT. Hoover

Little Swear old Martha Shaw, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. C. $. Shaw, possesses letter from president-elect. Herbert Hoover. This little lady was present early in the evening when 8 party was being held at Che home of her parents and Mir. Hoover's speech was coming over the radio. She told her paren's she was going to send the Republican nominee q letter. Her parents tried to diesuade her but her letter was sent nevertheless. She told Mir. Hoover that she heard part of his speech but couldn't hear it all be- cause she had 10 70 to bed. Her cherished letter from the president reads as follows -
 Sanford University. Cal.
 November 10, 1928. Miss Martha Shaw
 305 School street, Putnam, Conn. Dear Miss Shaw
 l have received your very touching letter this morning. l deeply appre- ciate your kind thoughts in sending it to me and l wish to thank you for it.
 Yours Faithfully,
 HERBERT HOOVER.
Putnam patriot., 1928-11-28
CHAMBER GUESTS
 OF ROTARLANS
Capacity Gathering at Get Together Meeting Anticipsi- ed.-Rev. John Mark of Ar lington Speaker.

From present indications, the Putnam Rotary Club, to which or Hcers and members of the Putnam Chamber of Commerce, have been in- vifed will be largely attended. In fact 1t is anticipated that every ticket for the affair will be sold.
 The meeting VII be held at the Putnam Inn next Tuesday evening Supper win be served at 7.3o o'clock. The purpose of the meeting is bet ter acquaintance between members of the organizations Not only mem bers but wives of members and la- dies are invited to attend. The tick cts are $l.50 each and are now be- ing sold. Tho secretary of the Cham ber of Commerce will furnish mem bers any de fred information.
 The feature of the evening will be an address by Rev, John Mark of Ar lineton, Mass. Mir Mark is an inter esiing speaker and his name on any after dinner program is sure Co at- tract a capacity gathering,
Putnam patriot., 1928-11-28
CHARLES ARNOLD
 DIED LAST NIGHT
Had Lived in Putnam 35 Years. Former Cashier Thompson Bank and Teller of First Ma tional Bank.

Charles Arnold, S5. for thirty-five years resident of Putnam. died at his home on South Main street, Tues day evening about 6.30 o'clock. He had been confined to his home for some time.
 Mr Arnold came to Putnam as cashier of the Thompson bank, at that time located on Union street. Later he went with the First Nation al Bank as teller and remained in that position until failing eyesight caused him to give up active pur- suits.
 MT. Arnold was born in Coventry, k. l.. September 12. fsA2, son of Hiram and Mary F. Bailey Arnold. He was married in Rhode Island many years age to Miss Anna A. Sweet. who died in 1914. The fam fly lived in several places finally To- eating in Thompson from where they came to Putnam.
 Mir. Arnold leaves two daughters, Miss Mary A. Arnold of Putnam. who made her home with him, and Mrs. Elmer C. Wood, Elmville; also a son. Charles W. Arnold of Providence.
 The funeral will be from the home Saturday morning at l0.30 o'clock. Burial will be in Westerly, R. l.
Putnam patriot., 1928-11-28
GRANGE ELECTS
Mrs. Daniel J. Durand Succeeds Thaddeus Pitlxin as Master. Joint Installation Jan. 21 In State Armory.

A social session was held and a buff fet supper served at the close of the annual meeting of Putnam Grange Monday evening. The newly elected officers will be installed Monday eve ing, January 2l. in a joint installation with officers of Quinnatissct, Senexet and Brooklyn Oranges. The installa- tion will take place in the State Ar mory in Putnam.
 The newly elected officers of Putnam Grange are:
 Master. Mrs. Daniel J. Durand ; overseer, James K. Groves; lecturer, Mrs. A. Graydon Sharpe; steward, Clarence Myers; assistant steward, Clarence Lamondy; chaplain, Mrs. Sarah Clifford; treasurer. John Myers secretary. Byron Howard; gate keep CT. William Converse; Ceres, Marguer- ite Sherlock; Pomona. Ruth Chase |; Flora, Irene Howard; pianist, Irene Bruce
 Thaddens Pitkin, retiring master. was elected to the membership of the executive committee of the organiza- ton for a period of three years.
Putnam patriot., 1928-11-28
PUBLIC REQUESTS
Mrs. Susie c. Williams, Brook lyn, Remembers Day kimball Hospital and Other Organ izstions.

Requests benefting Putnam and Woodstock organizations were set forth in the will of Mrs. Susie E. Williams. who died this month and who lived in Brooklyn for many years.
 Through the will Mrs. Williams gives S3.000 to the American Mis- sionary association, $2,000 to the Congregational Home in Hartford : $i,000 to the American Bible society {; Si ,000 to the American Board of For eign Missions; sl,000 to the Day Kimball Hospital at Putnam; $l,000 to the Brooklyn Congregational church; S400 to the East Woodstock Congregational church; $500 to the East Woodstock cemetery associa- tion. In addition to these bequests the will provides for others of a private nature. Mrs. Williams was the widow of Nathaniel G. Williams of Brooklyn. She was a native of Woodstock, and prior to her mar riage had been engaged as a scho Il teacher.
Putnam patriot., 1928-11-28
OLD RESIDENT DIED

David Bousquet, for over sixty years a resident of Putnam and n well known citizen of the north end of the city, died last Thursday after noon at i25 o'clock. He was 76 years old. The funeral service md solemn high mnHs or requeim were from s. Mary's church, Saturday morning at half past eight o'clock Burial was in St Mnry's cemetery.
 There was large attendance at the funeral including relatives and friends fr1m Waterbury. Worcester, Gardner, Ware. Mass; Central Falls Wo0nsockct R L. and Montreal There were many floral tributes
 Mir. Bousquet was born in st Denis. Canada. April i2. 1852. He leaves his wife, Ars. Marie B0usquet, four daughters. Miss Louise Bous9uet, Mrs. Leander Beaudreau't, Mrs Francis Lepine and Mrs. Rose Cot noir, a son, Eugene Bousquet of nine grandchildren and five great grandchildren.
Putnam patriot., 1928-11-28
DEATH OF AGNES PYTKO
 RECALLS MURDER TRIAL
Charged Joint y With Raymond Wetherbee of Throwing
 Baby Into River
Wetherbee Acquitted Girl Sen, rs
 Jail For Sis Months
rnea pvfko. 10 died at St. Vin

Aenes Pytko. 10. died at St. Vim- cents Hospital, in Paterson, N. J.. iast week Details nf her death are unknown. The body was brought to the home nf her parents. Mf and MFa. Frank Pytko, Dudley, Mass, where funeral services were held Sunday at tprnoon. with services at St, Joseph's church at two o'clock A requiem masa for the rrpose 0f the soul was sung at the church at eight o'clock, Monday morning.
 The death of Miss pytko recalls the murder trial in Putnam two years ago when Miss pytko and Raymond Weth- erbee. both employed in the mill se North Grosvenordale, were jointly charged with the murder of newly born infant Tine case attracted state wide attention. Wetherbee was found not guilty by jury. Miss Pytleo ] pleaded guilty Go eoncealing the birth of baby, and was fined Si00 and seq teneed to six months m jail.
 Body Recovered July ash
 The death of the newly born came to ] light after the Pytko girl. then hut seventeen ycnrs of age, was brought to the Day Kimball Hospital. Here she admitted motherhood and told of dis- posn of the child in n pond hack eS her sisters home in Wilsonville, The body was recovered Sunday, July ath, 1926.
 I The girls prodicameut aroused eou- siderable sympathy. She accused Wutherbeo of being the chiid's father. of being rresent at its birth on the river bank. and of dispesing of the baby by throwing t in the river. September 2ath Wesherbee was ae= quilted uf the charge Of murder in the first degree. Tho pytko girl was ar- ralgnea in court in wiiiimantie Oe- tober 9th, where her ease was dis- posed of.
Putnam patriot., 1928-11-28
CHRISTMAS CLUBS
 ABOUT $50, ,OOO
Savings For Holidays Show In crease Over 1927. Big Holi- day Trade Looked For All Over Country.

In the distribution of their Christ mas Club funds the three Putnam banks will release approximately $S0,000 this year This is nearly S25,- 000 more than year ago.
 A large holiday trade IS foreasted for the entire country and Putnam k in a position to have one of the best Christmas seasons in it's history.
 Local merchants have been making ready for early holiday buying for weeks. The stores are already stock ed with the merchandise that is de- manded during the holiday season and purchasing has begun, After Thanksgiving. holiday buying wil! gradually increase. From now until the holiday the business section should show unusual activity.
Putnam patriot., 1928-11-28
SPECIAL DINNERS
 AT INSTITUTIONS
Family os ffs Children At Tem porary Home Will Enjoy
 Thanksgiving Feast
Inmates cf Hospital. Town Farm and
 Jail Remembered

All of the public institutions in eastern Windham county have been provided fof and in each the inmates vill have a special Thanksgiving din- ner
 Al the chndren'- Home in the Saw yer District eMother' Parks family of youngsters numbers ia, The ehil- dren are .niieipas.@F the annual feast and kind friends have helped Co pro- vide the extras At this county in- stitation a roast pork dinner will be served but tho delight to most yoang. sters will be the generous portions of dessert, pies, cakes. fruit. and bis helping of ice cream.
 At the Day kimhall Hospital where there are approximately forty natients, all able to enjoy suhstan. gial meal will Dc served n turkey din. ner. This also includes the hospital staff. The generosity of friends of the institution makes the fine dinner possible.
 Al the Town Farm there are nine toea inmates, fourteen men and five enaen. They will be served chick en dinner by Superintendent Hill,
 Even at the Mindham county iaii, Brooklyn, those ineareeraied, will sii down so sell ladenea tables Roas, pork will doubtless be the chief dish on the menu.
 Throughout the city there will be large family gatherings and young people away at preparatory schools and colleges will hs at home for Inc holiday.
Putnam patriot., 1928-11-28
JOHN F SPENCER
 DIES SUDDENLY
Stricken With Paralysis Mon day.-Death Comes Tues
 day.--Was Widely Known
Funeral Friday Afternoon at Home
 on Woodstoek Avenue

John F. Spencer, lifelong resident in and about Putnam, died suddenly on Tuesday at his home on Woodstock avenue, following a paralytic stroke. He was about the city Monday fore noon on business and was greeted by friends and acquaintanees lie ap- peared in his usual health and the news of his death the following day came as a shock to this community.
 Mir. Spencer arrived home from the business section and ate his midday meal Early in the afternoon he was stricken with the illness which result ed in his death.
 Not only was Mir Spencer widely known in Putnam but he had many ac- quslintances and friends throughout the county. For some years he was cnuaFed in the real estate business and represented well-known farm agency. He had an office in Union block. His business took him Co all parts of the county and due to this work he became widely known.
 Firm in His Convictions
 He was a pleasant man to meet and was honest and upright in his deal. ings. Politically he was member of the Republican party, but never sought public office. He was firm in his con. vicsions and fearless in espousing any eauNe which appealed to him. His sin- cerity and eonseientiousness caused even those who differed from his be lief to respect him.
 John Farnum Spencer was born in romfret Landing. November I |, 1870 He was son of John r and Elizabeth (Washbaln} Spencer. He had resid. ed in and about Putnam the greater part of his life.
 On December 3l. is8b, Mr. Spencer married Mrs. Lillian Porter Breed who survives him. lie also leaves two sons, Ralph W Spencer ef Pugnam Earl <. Spencer of Mhit;usviiie, Mass and ston-daughter, Mrs. Parker Ncwhall of Mamaroneck. New York Mrs. Charles M smith Of Danielson k n sister of Mir. Spencer.
 Mir. Spencer was well known, loved and respected by a large circle oi friends. He was member of tho Spring Hill Baptist church and Israc Putnam Lodge of Odd Fellows.
 Funeral Friday
 The funeral will take place at his late home on Friday afternoon at ono o'clock.
Putnam patriot., 1928-11-28

The Putnam Council of Catholic Women will hold county meeting in K. of C. hall on Sunday. December second at 2 o'clock. Mrs John Reii- icy of Willimantic, county ehairmaa of the Connecticut Council of Cath ollie Women has charge of lhe meet ing. Miss Lima Bresseite of Waah- ingtOn will speak on labor problems. Miss Marguerite Boylnn, executive secretary of the Diocesan Bureau of Social Service Of Hartford will be present. An members are invited e attend.
Putnam patriot., 1928-11-28
WENTWORTH TAXES CHARGE
 LOCAL STORE RADIO DEPT

The Wentworth 4 Holt store in Putnam has been closed. Percy A. Wentworth, formerly of the concern that has discontinued business. is now with Chandler & Morse in charge of selling radio sets and accessories. The store will hereafter stock radio sets and maintain a radio service de partment so that Mir. Wentworth's expert services will remain available to radio owners and prospective ra- dio owners of this vicinity.
Putnam patriot., 1928-11-28
LEROY THOMPSON TAKES
 PART IN TURN TO THE RIGHT

Leroy W. Thompson, son of Dr. and Mrs. II. W. Thompson of Wood stock avenue was one of the char acters in play given at the Brook lyn Opera House by Tie Central Union Club of the Central Union Trust Co. of New York City where Mir. Thompson is employed. Turn Co the Right" was the title of the play, comedy which was given at Putnam Chautauqua three years ago. Mir. Thompson took the part of an elderly deaeon.
Putnam patriot., 1928-11-28
PUTNAM MINISTRIES PLAY
 NORTH GROSVENORDALE

The all-star east minstrels that played Putnam recently, under the auspices of the Woman's Catholic Well fare Council, went to North Grosvenor- dale. Saturday night, and repeated the performance and success of their premiere appearance. The show was put on in St. Joseph's Hall for the benefit of the parish interests.
Putnam patriot., 1928-11-28
District Deputy Night
 At Putnam Lodge, Elks

There was large attendance at the regular meeting of Putnam Lodge of Elks. Tuesday evening, to welcome the first annual visitation of district deputy addressed the lodge suite, of Hartford. The degree was exemplifed on a class of candidates. During the good of the order the District Deputy addressed the lodge as did Francis McKernan, Exalted Ruler of Hartford Lodge, Esteemed Leading Knight Chapin and chap lain Roach of Hartford Lodge. Past District Deputy John Edgerton of WiIlimantic and Past Exalted Ruler MeLone or Norwich lodge.
 Following the closing of the lodge the grill committee served a buffet supper.
 Rosario Beausoleil was Provi- Japea viaifnr Thursday
Putnam patriot., 1928-11-28
FEDERAL AID BRIDGES

Four federal aid bridges were com pleted in Connecticut this year at a cost of S485,100. One of the bridges eliminated Bishops Crossing" dan gerous grade crossing between Central Village and Jewett City. This bridge cost SS7 900, and is over the tracks of the Norwich < Worcester division of the N. f., N. II. & II. Railroad
Putnam patriot., 1928-11-28
COMPANY
 CARNIVAL NEXT WEEK

Beginning next Monday and con- tinuing throughout the week the Put nam Headquarters Company is stag ing a carnival m the state armory at the foot of Main street Admission is free. There will be a variety Of booths, something featured every evening, and dancing from 10 o'clock until midnight.
Putnam patriot., 1928-11-28
DONATE TURKEYS

The turkeys that will furnish a Thanksgiving dinner for the pa tients and staff at the Day Kimball Hospital tomorrow are the donations of Mrs. William r. Rafferty and Cort- D. Arnold.
Putnam patriot., 1928-11-28
CHURCH SOCIETIES TO MEET
 CONSOLIDATE, AND ELECT

On Tuesday, December ith, at g ?. m. the annual meetings of ths Ladies Social Circle and Woman'a Missionary Society Of the Conrre- satlGuai church will be held. 'y- laws for the new organization into which these societies are Co be merg- ed. will be voted upon and officers will be elected.
Putnam patriot., 1928-11-28
SHOTS FIRED AT YOUNG
 AUTOMOBILE THIEVES
Stolen Car Abandoned Near Dayville Town Farm
 Take to the Woods
Contractors Truck Set on Fire ia
 Brooklyn

State police from the Danielsea barracks nave been trailing two alleg- ed automobile thieves since Saturday afternoon. The path of the fleeing youths started at Brooklyn, where large truck owned by Contractor Charles Haggerty of Webster was burned. came north to the Dayyiile town farm, where the young men abandoned their automobile and took to the woods. and proceeded north ward over the Massachusetts state line into Webster As the ailewea thieves left their ear the pursuing officers fired several shots at them. it is not known whether any of the shots took effect.
 It was at first thought that the thieves Intentionally set fire Co the truck but there is now some reason Co believe that the fire was accidental and happened while they were at- tempting Co steal gasolene 10 replen- ish their depleted supply. The aban- doned automobile. Buick sedan, is the property of II. Potter Trainer of Auburn, Mass.
 Officers Take the Trail
 lt was the setting fire Co the truck that put the officers on their trad- They had hardly left the construc- tion camp when state policemen were after them lt was a close race and the fleeing youths several times att tempted to crowd the officers ear off the highway Finally an officer used his service revolver to stop the youths This caused them Co jam on the brakes and come Co such a sudlcH halt that the officers ear had Co swervd to the side of the road in order LS avoid crash. The police car ran past the pursued car for some d.s- tance before it could be halted. When the officers returned to the stolen ear it was empty the occupants having iu nearby woods.
Putnam patriot., 1928-11-28
A. a bsao6, whi.. party held at

Al a benefit whist party held at the home of Mrs. John Duffy of Pro vidence street Monday evening. four teen tables were in play. Mrs. Joseph Lapalme won the first prize, an em- broidered scarfj Miss Julia Fav- reault, second prize, an embroidered quest towel; Mrs. Valerie DelaRe, the consolation, q book of needles
Putnam patriot., 1928-11-28
REACTION FAVORABLE
 TO THE SAVINGS BANK
Depositors Return With Addi- tions to Add to Accounts
 Withdrawn
Learn Putnam Institusion Among
 the Strongest

The reaction to the recent malicious rumors circulated about the Putnam sfrings Bank, which resulted in week end run on that institution, most ridiculous affair, has been most favorable to the bank itself.
 Ever since the first depositors be- gan to return with the money they had withdrawn. e:.a. e:.s. ssi ss.is occurred be- fere tho run was finally over. addition af depositors have been coming to the bank to return the funds withdrawn during a panicky two days. Many who came back with their money brought additional funds to deposit with the amounts withdrawn.
 Become Enlightened
 A bank is a bank to many people. They do not have occasion to iffvesti gate it's condition Since the recent furry occurred 1t is evident that a gced number ef Gapositors, who be- came needlessly alarmed, have taken tho trouble to make comparisons. This has enlightened them They have found that the statement of State Bank Commissioner Lester Shippee, tNAt 1ffE T utitdu oafHiES Ddtih to q sound fiBancal institution, in fact one of the most sound in Connecticut, was not statement just to quiet unwar- ranted fears but was founded upon facts as he knew them and was in a position to know them.
 Where scarcely week ago the em- ployes of the bank were kept busy closing accounts for worried customers. for the past week they have been equally busy receiving the deposits. asd additional deposits. being return cd te the bank.
 Accounts Only Filed
 The banks offer to receive the ae- counts withdrawn up to and including December lst without loss of interest to the depositor, who so hnrriedly withdrew his funds, evidences that the attitude of the bank is not one of retaliation. The bank officials realize fully tho situation, did so at the time, and accounts withdrawn were not closed but were temporarily filed to allew of reopening in the easiest pos dble way.
 The bank officials look upon apollo gies as needless. 1t was a simple busi- ness proposition. The depositor was entitled to his money and if he wanted it it was there for him and was deliv- cred tc him. Now he will be welcom- cd again. not as new depositor, but as an old depositor. There need be no hesitancy or feeling of embarrassment on the part of any depositor who with drew funds from the bank about re- turning to reopen the account. The Putnam Savings Bank is here to do busincss and serve the public and that iy the first and only consideration of it's officers.
 Gfub cheeks next Monday.
Putnam patriot., 1928-11-28

Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Maynard of Water street spent Sunday the guest of Mir Maynard's sister and husband, Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Gauthier. Provi- dence.
Putnam patriot., 1928-11-28

Mir. and Mra. Arthur Spateher and Arthur Lincoln were weekend guests Of Mir. and Mrf. Fred Crotean ok Niadletown.
Imperial Valley press., 1928-11-22
Check Flu-Grip
By Using Vicks
At First SneeZe
Health Authorities Urge
Precauti0n to Prevent
Epidemic

If all colds were checked at the
beginning, influenza, pneumonia ana
grip would be greatly reduced.
1t takes quick action to get ahcao
of the germs of these dread diseases.
Many cases of flu start from germs
brcathcd in. The effective way t.
attack them is direct-with Vapors
Of Nicks NapoRub.
When rubbed on the throat and
chest, the ingredients of Vicks are
released in the form of vapors
which, being brcathcd in, carry
medication to the inflamcd air
passages and lungs direct and in
stantly. In addition, it acts like a
poulticc and helps the vapors in
halcd to break up the congestion.
While grip and influenza are so
prevalent, local people are urged to
keep Nicks NapoRub ready at all
times for instant use. adv