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Milford chronicle., 1928-05-25
MILFORD, FRIDAY, MAY 25, 1928
THE TIME SEEMS TO BE

MILFORD, FRIDAY, MAY 25, 1872
THE TIME SEEMS TO BE
RIPE for Sussex County Re
publican leaders to settle def
nitely upon the State offices fol
which they will fight at the
State Convention. Under the
rotation rule of long standing,
Sussex is this year entitled to
the nominations for the offices
of United States Senator and
Governor. Strong forces in
Wilmington and other parts of
the State are at work hoping to
snatch the Governorship away
from the lower County. The
lever which they propose to use
is the office of Congressman.
Already the argument is made
by those backing this move
ment, that Sussex County can
not hope to secure all three of
these offices; and, invariably
these dopesters say that the
Governorhip should come
from some other county. Most
ly the name of New Castle
County residents are brought
forth by these men. Several
months ago Congressman Rob
ert G.. Houston announced him
self a candidate for re-nomina-
tion. This step he took in spite
of the fact that party custom
and tradition were against
such a movement. The lower
County has just claim for two
offices to which it is entitled
under the rotation rule of long
standing-United States Sena-
tor and Governor. It has no
claim to the nomination for a
member in the lower house of
Congress this year, and Con-
gressman Houston can do moth
ing more than to complicate
the situation by remaining a
candidate. There is no ques-
tion but that he has served Del
aware and the nation well dur
ing his four years of office;
but, when he was nominated by |
his party four years ago, he
knew that four years was the
limit to be expected. Only once
in recent years has the Repub-
ican party broken the rule of
1nly two terms for the Con-
gressman. At that time form
r Congressman Caleb r. Lay
on was overwhelmingly de-
'eated by the voters at the gen.
,ral elections. If Congressman ,
Iouston has the welfare of his I
'arty at stake, he will do well ]
o surrender personal ambition
nd step aside at this time.
uch action on his part will aid v
luch in solving the Sussex v
jOunty problem. We believe tt
nat at the proper time he will b
AXE such action. i.
SeS
SUSSEX COUNTY will be -
le pivotal factor in the inme- Il
late future of the Republican o.
arty in Delaware; and, if sue a
9ss is to follow at the election 81 s
ext November, Sussex must -
: accorded her rights to name hi
lie Gubernatorial and Senator Of
! candidates to head the State al
cket for all Republicans to rf
ect in November. Sussex has g,
is right according to the Gus b1
m of rotation, which has be- at
me an unwritten law in both tn
invention and primary seIec- CO
ons of candidates. The people WI
not only Sussex County, but ad
the other counties, who have pc
e welfare of the Republican co
.rty at heart, with almost un- tW
imous accord, understood e OF
at Ex-Governor John G.. IL
'wnsend was to be the candi-
tie named for United States go
nator, and that Ex-senator I. it
ilphus Short, of Milford, III
,uld be the candidate for
vernon, acceptable to the Re- gr'
hlicans of Sussex Gnnntu an
Milford chronicle., 1928-05-25
Eo9

A cowcatcher is what is put on
engines to catch autos.
Milford chronicle., 1928-05-25

Men are creatures who cut down
great trees to make room for a city,
and then plant little saplings to
beautify It.
Milford chronicle., 1928-05-25

MERCHANDISE may be perfectly
good, but it is pretty hard to make
it sell itself without an outside push
from advertising.
Milford chronicle., 1928-05-25

God made the country, but the car
n front makes you eat it.
Putnam patriot., 1928-03-15
$14l ,374.96 WILL BE RAISED-APPROPRIATIO TOTAL
S146, 653-DEFICIT MADE UP BY CASH
NOW ON HAND
Vote Down Motion Collect In nstamensCo Rec
ommends Russell Index to Cost $s,325
ommends Russell Index O Cost 8325.

At the special town meeting, Mon
day morning at ten o'clock, called to
levy a tax on the grand list just com
pleted, il was unanimously voted 70
make the rate twelve and one-half
mills. A motion made to collect the
tax in two installments was voted
down. The committee appointed TO
investigate the matter of indexing the
records Of the town made It's report
recommending that the town adopt
the so-called Russell system. The re-
port was accepted, lthe committee
discharged and the recommendation
will be placed in the call for the next
regular town meeting.
The meeting was called 10 order by
Henry N. Benoit, town clerk. In the
absence of the moderator, Thomas p.
Ryan, Judge M. II. Geissler was elect
ed chairman. There was an attend
ance of approximately thirty-five vot-
ers. This is over 300 per cent
more than attended the meeting a
year ago when but eleven voters were
present.
Appropriations of $l46,653 We're
made at the regular town meeting IN
October. 4 thirteen mill tax on the
grand list Of $i1 ,309.9 9S would pro
duce S147,029. Whitman Danielson
rlade motion chat the rate be fixed
Putnam patriot., 1928-03-15
Ambassador Doll From
Japan Is Exhibited

The Japanese Ambassador doh, one
Of the fifty-eight sent TO this country
by the children Of Japan, appeared
Saturday in the community room OF
the Putnam Savings Bank dressed ~
the height Of japanese fashion ana
gowned in rich hand embroidered SILK.
a accompanying the doll was a passport
of the usual type, describing the color
of eyes, hair, etc.
The showing Of the doll IN Putnam
was due 10 the efforts Of Mrs. N. A.
Ballard. who is interested IN the cam
paign 10 increase friendly relations be-
tween this and other countries. Many
went 10 the community room TO see
the strange visitor.
The doll spent SUNDAY IN Woodsstock
and was shown the children Of the
sunday school By Mrs. William Child
Monday. Mrs. Ballard personally took
the doll 70 the local schools and ex-
blamed It's mission and described the
details Of It's costuming. As the don
Il valued al 5000 the greatest care
was taken Of it.
Putnam patriot., 1928-03-15

ness over the large area covered by
the snow blockade must have caused
the loss of millions of dollars. Every
town has had to pay its quota in
breaking roads. The selectmen of
Putnam took hold of the work at the
earliest possible moment and travel
was opened all over the village on
Tuesday and gangs were kept in
every quarter after that. Not team
entered the village from Woodstock,
Thompson or Pomfret for nearly
three days, except Bates with his mail
from Woodstock What made travel
so bad was not the amount of snow,
although there was about two feet,
but the hard form il was packed
down by the heavy gale on Monday
night. All around the village piles
OF snow like Notifications met the
pedestrian at every crossing. There
was little else to do in all quarters
but talk of the storm, its probable
effects. and to relate stories about be
leaguered railroad trains and their SUI
fering passengers. Some speculation
was also INDUCED in as to the prob
able effect of a warm rain. All this
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Putnam patriot., 1928-03-15
TOWN TAX RATE CUT IN HALF
VOTE l2l/2 MILLSON GRAND LIST
FIREMEN'S BALL
Elaborate Plans Being Perfect
ed For 2Sth Annual Affair
April 9th.

Under the supervision of an able
committee plans for the 2Sth Annual
Concert and Ball Of the Putnam Fire
Department are being carried for
ward as the big night approaches. The
committee is going to demonstrate
that a postponed event can be made
as attractive, and more SO. than one
that takes place on schedule.
Not being able TO secure suit
able hall in time TO put on the annual
affair the Monday preceding Lent.
as has always been the custom, and
knowing that the New Armory would
be available in a few weeks, the com
mittee advanced the date to Friday
evening, April 9th, and have concen-
trated their efforts TO make il an un-
usual occasion.
The new armory viii give added
floor space with excellent facilities
for checking and retiring rooms for
the guests. The large drill she'd with
its new hard pine floor, scraped and
waxed, will be appreciated by the
dancers. The music will be the best
proeurable and the program OF dan
ces viii be arranged to suit all.
Tickets are now selling and in
addition a program is to be printed
for general distribution an in
ovation this year.
Putnam patriot., 1928-03-15
CONCERT WHIST AND
ENTERTAINMENT
Boy Scouts Of St. Mary's Parish
Have Arranged a Big
Affair
Public Invited To New Armory Satur-
day Night

For the benefit Of their orraniza-
ton the two new troops Of Catholic
Bow Scouts have arranged fine en-
tertainment for st. Patriek's night.
Saturday. March 18th, in the New
State Armory, corner Of Main and
Harris streets. The affair will include
whist and bridge, an orchestral con
cert. and fine entertainment.
Members of the two troops have
been selling tickets for several weeks
and 1t is anticipated that one of the
largest gatherings in some years will
fiji the big drill shed of the Putnam
Headquarters Company.
From o'clock to $50 there will
be fine concert by the orchestra.
At s.45 the whist will begin. Bid
whist and bridge will be played for
an hour.
AT ten O'Clock the following enter
tainment program will be given
Edward Connolly, versatile enter
tainer. formerly with the well known
Neil O'Brien minstrel show. William
Banfeld. magician, well known as a
premiere exponent of legerdemain.
Miss Lucielle Bowen, dansuese, will
interprent all of the latest dances.
Tommy & Shuster, juvenile tap dane
ers, opponents Of Jig and jazz. Cree
don 4 Rice, those interesting excen-
trio dancers. John Ross. comedian,
in his original Interpretation of Pat
Rooney" Songs by a quartette from
st. Mary's choir.
The Offering of the scouts is one to
attract everybody. 1t is three to four
hours Of wholesome entertainment
and the admission is but four bits,
fifty cents. The purpose is also one
that deserves the support of the pub
lie. There viii also be a chance TO
see the new quarters Of the local
military company.
Putnam patriot., 1928-03-15
THREE BIRTHDAYS
MIR. and Mrs. s. Nj. Wheeloek and l..
Allen Averill Honor Guests at
Bridge Supper

In honor of the birthdays Of her Ia
Their and mother. Mr.. and Mrs Silas
NJ. Wheelock. Church street, Putnam.
and the birthday Of her husband, Mrs.
L. Allen Averill Of pomfret Center en-
tertained at bridge supper Saturday
cv ming. The birthdays OF Mrs Wheel
oek. Mr. Wheelock and Mr. AYcrill
fell on three consecutive days Of the
past weekend.
There were -four tables Of cards fol-
lowing the supper. Mrs. Wheclock
was awarded the first ladies' prize and
Ernest c. Morse the gentlemen prize.
Presents were given the honored
guests of the evening.
Those present were Mr.. and Mrs.
l.. Allen Averill, Mr.. and Mrs. Silas
NJ. Wheelock, Mr.. and Mrs. George $.
Bradley, Mr.. and Mrs. Charles b..
Dean, Mr.. and Mrs. Ernest c. Morse,
Mr.. and Mrs. Howard Shirreifs, Mr.,
and Mrs. Arthur S. Macdonald, and
Mr.. and Mrs. Lawrence Backus Of
Thompson.
Putnam patriot., 1928-03-15

The snow storm which began last
Friday was a reminder Of the big
blizzard of 1888. At least one news
nsuer stated that the storm was an
snpiversary storm, falling on March
och the exact date Of that record
snow fall forty years ago.
The big storm, according to the
flas Of The Patriot. started Monday,
March 18th. and lasted until Wednes-
dav. March 14th. Quoting from The
Patriot file Of Friday. March 16, 1888:
East River Frozen Solid
1.-THE great snow storm that began
carly Monday morning and lasted
until Wednesday forenoon viii long
he remembered. Columns might be
written of exciting incidents that re-
suited from it all over New England,
New York and Pennsylvania. That
the East river should freeze so hard in
the middle of March as to permit
neople 10 cross over II on the ice Is
a thing heretofore unknown to this
century. The severity of the storm
was the greatest in the vicinity of
New York City, where business and
travel was entirely suspended for two
DAYS Railroad trains that started Mon
dav on all the lines out Of New York
and throughout New England were
stalled for one or two days, many in
localities that made 1t trying for
the beleaguered passengers, who were
in many instances deprived Of fire
as well as water and food. The great
est damage was of course on the
coast-to vessels and property in var
ious watering places.
"The general suspension of bust
Putnam patriot., 1928-03-15
LAND CASE IN THE
SUPERIOR COURT HERE

The civil action Of Richard ID.
Bovine ct al VS.. Samuel l.. lde OF
Southbridge was begun before Judge
Yeomans Of the superior court, We'd
nesday and continued this morning.
The plaintiffs live in Woodstock and
purchased some real estate from the
estate Of Annie c. Child. II appears
that there is a cloud on the title, and
an array of attorneys are engaged
with the court in trying to clear the
record. The case is a technical one
and many records have been introduc-
ed.
Putnam patriot., 1928-03-15
HOSE AND HOOK g. LADDER
ELECT OFFICERS FOR YEAR

The members of Hose Company
No. / and of Hook & Ladder Company
No. /. have elected officers subject
to ratification by the common coun-
ell The officers elected are:
No. l., Hose Co, foreman II. w.
Sharpe; lst assistant, Walter Whea-
ton; End assistant, Harry T.. Morse
secretary. Merle Fish; treasurer,
Walter Wheaton.
Hook q Ladder, foreman, Edward
Keane; LIST assistant, T.. Favreau; End
assistant, +. Guertin; secretary A.
Lucier; treasurer, Charles Ryan.
Putnam patriot., 1928-03-15
OLD RESIDENT FOUND
DEAD IN HIS BEDROOM

Following an investigation, after
his absence had alarmed neighbora,
TheophiIe Robitaills, II, for many
years = resident of Putnam was found
dead in bed in his Church street
home. Monday morning, by patroiman
AIferie Sponeey.
Mr.. Robitailie was for many years
engaged as a wood chopper. Through
his employment he became used TO
living alone. and. although his chill
dren offered home for him, he pre-
ferred to live by himself.
Monday morning a neighbor told
the police that Mr. Robitaille had
not been seen about for day or
two. The officer went to the home
Putnam patriot., 1928-03-15

at thirteen mills. He was informed
that twelve and one half mills would
be sufficient because there Is a sub
stantial cash balance left over from
last year Mr. Danielson changed
his motion to twelve and one half
mills and this was voted The rate
last year was twenty-five mills.
To Collect In Installments
David Flagg. former town clerk.
made a motion that the tax be collect
ed in two installments. July LIST aud
November LIST. The motion was see
onded. Mr.. Flagg explained his mo-
ton saying that there had been more
tax liens filed the past year than for
the ten preceding years. He said
the town tax comes due in May and
the city tax I'M July, and this works
hardship on some property owners.
He thought it would be more conve-
nient to have It paid by installments.
Town Tax Collector, Irving II.
Miron and City Tax Collector, Archi-
bald Macdonald. Jr., both emphati-
caliy objected to the installment
method Of collection. Mr. Miron init
mating that in the event the vote was
passed he would not serve further.
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Putnam patriot., 1928-03-15
Putnam Country Club
Holds Annual Meeting

The annual meeting Of the Putnam
Country Club was held Tuesday eve
ming. Silas NJ. Wheelock was reelected
president; Charles +. Dean, first vice
president. and ". X. Itch. second
vice-president. J. Dyer Potter was
elected secretary. and Thomas II. de-
Ceudres. treasurer Governors for
three years, Ernest c. Morse, Robert
Bannigan, Frank Davis. Governor
for one year. Herbert II Peppler. Re
ports read showed the organization has
had healthy growth and the new
year viii open under favorable eondi-
tons
Putnam patriot., 1928-03-15

Charles McIyer, a member of a
gang of Western Union Iinemen who
are stopping at the City Hotel while
working in this vicinity, became sud
denly mentally unbalanced. Monday
afternoon, and began to break the
gla.. in the window and smash up
things generally.
The man had shown no signs OF
being mentally abnormal until the
sudden outbreak Of violence. The
police were called and Captain Jar
Putnam patriot., 1928-03-15
LINEMAN DERANGED
GIVES POLICE TROUBLE

Wis and officer Sponcey responded
They found McIver in belligerent
state and showing fight. He gave the
policemen considerable trouble be-
fore he was lodged in the station
house.
Or. Edward +. Perry examined Me-
Iver and found him suffering from a
mental arrangement, and suggested
that he should be taken to the state
hospital al Norwich for observation.
This was done. two officers accom-
panying the man to the state insti-
tuition.
Putnam patriot., 1928-03-15
HAS TAKEN THE PATRIOT
FOR FORTY-FIvE YEARS

DR.. Warren w. Foster, Washing
ton, d. c., former resident of
Putnam. has been a subscriber TO
The Patriot for forty-five years.
In sending in his forty-fifth an
nual renewal the doctor writes:
you will find enclosed check
for 50 to pay for my forty-fifth
annual subscription to your val
ued paper. Sometimes it brings
me sad news as when it tells of
the death of my longtime friends
like Fred Carpenter and Charles
Torrey.
Il enjoy reading articles on the
Origin of Local Names Wish
ing you all happiness and prosper
ity."
Very truly yours.
WARREN w. FOSTER.
Putnam patriot., 1928-03-15

and after gaining entrance found the
man dead in bed From the position
Of the body it Is believed that he
tried to get out of bed and was over
came while making the eXertion.
DR.. Morrell, medical examiner. gave
it as his opinion that death, due to
cerebral hemorrhage, had taken place
more than twenty-four hours before
the body was found.
Mr.. Robitaifle was born in Juliet.
p. O., Canada. He came to Putnam
many years ago He leaves three
sons, Fred, Arthur and james, all OF
Putnam.
The funeral service and Mass were
from ST. Marys church, Wednesday
morning, followed by burial in St
Mary's cemetery.
Putnam patriot., 1928-03-15
Cloud Digger Dies
+. In Central Village

Charles b. Montgomery. 81, whose
weather representations under the
name CLOUD Digger" have been wide
ly read and discussed for years, died
IA his home in Central Village, Mon
day afternoon at three o'clock. he
leaves a wife. two daughters and two
sons. one named William Taylor
Montgomery. after the late William
Harrison Souvenir" Taylor.
Putnam patriot., 1928-03-15
Elks Elect Officers
For Coming Year

There was large attendance at the
meeting Of Putnam Lodge Of Elks,
Tuesday evening, when officers were
elected as follows:
Exalted Ruler, Keyren II. Cotter;
Esteemed Leading knight. Lionel II.
Cherron; Esteemed Loyal knight,
Frank NJ. Bedard; Esteemed Lectur-
ing Knight, Sidney p. MARYLAND; tyler,
William Wheatley; treasurer, l.. Par
ker Merriam; trustee, A. Graydon
Sharpe: delegate TO Grand Lodge con-
vention. John II. Bulgcr; alternate,
George Lewis. Jr.
Putnam patriot., 1928-03-15
TRADE SCHOOL TO SET
UP LOOM IN HARTFORD

All Of the State Trade Schools of
Connecticut VIII be represented at an
exposition TO be held in the State
Armory, Hartford, April 18th. The
Putnam school will send an exhibit
from It's textile department. A loom
will be set up and win be seen in ope-
ration. Students viii 20 to Hart
ford TO display this feature.
Putnam patriot., 1928-03-15
AUGUSTUS H. CUTLER
DIED SATURDAY
Was Spanish-American War
Veteran and Life Long Res
ident of Putnam
Funeral Was From The Home Tuesday
Afternoon

Augustus Herendeen Cutler, life
long resident of Putnam, died at MS
home on Bellevue street, Oak Hill,
Saturday evening about seven o'clock.
Although his health had not been OF
the best for the past two or three
years, Mr.. Cutler worked as engineer
at the mill Of the Belding Heminway
Company Tuesday morning. He COM
planned of severe headache that
morning and was advised that If no
did not feel any better he should re-
main at home in the afternoon. This
he did. In the early evening he called
from the bath room. and Mrs. Cutler
found him there in helpless condi-
tion, due 20 a stroke Of paralysis that
left him IN a semi paralyzed condi-
ton.
A local physician who attended Mr..
Cutler summoned specialist from
Worcester, and little hope was held
out for his recovery. Death came
peacefully in the early evening Of Sat
urday.
Except for four years spent with an
aunt in California. Mr.. Cutler had NV
ed all of his life in Putnam, where he
was born August Sth, 1879. He was
the son of Horace Adams and Marcia
(Herendecn) Cutler. His father died
when he was but year old. HIS
mother, who made her home with him,
died six years ago.
Goes To California
Mr.. Cutler attended the schools of
Putnam and az the age Of thirteen
years went 70 California, where he
lived three years with an aunt, and
where he finished his education. He
returned 10 Putnam, but in 1895 again
went to California, where he remain
ed year.
Upon his return east Mr.. Cutler
was employed for a while In the trans
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Putnam patriot., 1928-03-15
BRIDGE CLUB MEETS

The East and West Bridge Club
was entertained By Miss Dorothy
Mowers at the home Of her brother,
Rodman Mowers. pomfret street, We'd
nesday afternoon. Mrs. f. Il. VIII
liams had the most points at the end
of the play. Dainty refreshments
were served by Miss and Mrs. Movers,
the table decorations being in keeping
with ST. Patrick's Day. The next
meeting Of the club will be March 18th
with Mrs. c. L. Adams, South Main
street.
Putnam patriot., 1928-03-15
Engagement of Former
Putnam Boy Announced

Mrs. Morris Maynard Albany ave
nue.. Hartford. has announced the en-
paeement OF her daughter, Miss Della
Maynard, TO Walter Edwin Gardner
son Of Mr.. and Mrs. George Gardner
Of Putnam.
Mr.. Gardner was sssn in Putnam
and attended the public schools. For
some years he worked in the harness
shop Of his grandfather, Peter A.
Gardner, Livery street. A few years
ago he went TO Hartford, where he Is
now employed by an automobile con-
Germ.
Putnam patriot., 1928-03-15
PLAYS FOR
PUTNAM ROTARY CLUB

The Israel Putnam Kinderband,
under the supervision of Miss Ger
trude c. Warner. was a special enter
tainment feature at the weekly lunch
con Of the Putnam Rotary club, Wed
nesday. The Rotarians were gener-
Gus in their applause Of the first
grade pupils. After the luncheon l..
Edwin Hin, county director Of Y.
NJ. c. A. work gave a talk on what
the "Y" is doing throughout the
svnrld
Putnam patriot., 1928-03-15
BLIZZARD OF SO, 40 YEARS Ago
THIS WEEK, AND ITS TRAGEDY

Great Storm Began Monday March H. Three
Days-East River Frozen and People Crossed the
Trains Staed-Passengers Suffer From Cold and Lack
of Food and Waterfall Business Suspended-No Teams
Enter village-Bates Brings Mall From Woodstc-k.-
Nothing But Talk of Storm.-Man and Woman Found
Frozen o Death. - Discovery After Lapse of Week.
Horses and Cattle Dead Dying In Barn-Supper On
Tabe--Tred to Reach Barn.-Lantern Found BY Side
Exhausted and Stopped to Rest.-Man 81 Woman 20.
Putnam patriot., 1928-03-15
TO FORM BOYS BAND

A boys band is in process of for
nation in ST. Mary's parish. Instru-
ments ordered have arrived and the
young musicians are practicing faith
fully. As soon as they become pro-
ficient the band will be organized. A
boys band is something that Putnam
has never had and it will be a well
come feature among local musical
Putnam patriot., 1928-03-15
POLICE HEADQUARTERS
BEING RECONDfTIONED

The city property committee, author
lied TO make improvements at the
Putnam police station, have let con-
tracts for the work and 4 Is now un-
der way. Eventually one Of the Ia
dies" cells will be removed and the
room made into an Office for the cap
tain. The cell room will be cleaned
and painted, as win the patrolmen's
room.
Putnam patriot., 1928-03-15
AXE CAUGHT IN CLOTHES
LINE.-HAND BADLY CUT

Julius Carlson, Walnut street, was
taken to the Day Kimball Hospi-
tai Saturday with a frightful cash in
his lift hand that severed nearly
every tendon. He was chopping wood
when the axe he was using became
entangled in clothes line causing
him to miss his aim as the axe des-
cended
Putnam patriot., 1928-03-15

Mrs. William Jolie and Miss Lillian
Gosselin spent a day in Worcester
last week.
Putnam patriot., 1928-03-15

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