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Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1928-02-02
SCHOOL NEWS

Joseph Wiseltier, supervisor of art
education Of the State Board OF Edu-
cation, was in Putnam, Tuesday, and
talked TO toe teachers on Art Educa-
ton. He showed some samples of art
and poster work collected from
various schools in the state.
In previous years the afternoons
Of Lincoln's and Washington's birth
days have been observed as holidays.
This year school will not close on
Lincoln's birthday but viii close all
day February 22nd.
Last Monday Miss Helen Dodge,
teacher in the school at East Putnam,
was transferred to teach the middle
room in the Sawyer school. Mrs.
Clara b. Gibson. a former teacher at
East Putnam, has taken the school
again.
On account Of increasing numbers
the kindergarten room of the Israel
Putnam school now has afternoon az
we'll as morning sessions.
Through the interest Of A. Wilder
Merriam Camp. Unsted Spanish
American War Veterans, "Maine
Day" February 18th, will be observ-
ed by the school pupils. The pupils
will be assembled to listen to speak
er secured by the camp. Commander
Henry l.. Converse has charge Of the
arrangements.
Martin y. Robertson, supesintend.
ent of rural schools, and Ralph G.
Jenkins. superintendent Of schools in
Putnam, will go TO New Haven next
week Friday TO attend the annual
meeting Of the Association Of Con-
neetlcut School Superintendents.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1928-02-02
DRUNKEN DRIVER
COMES TO GRIEF
Moosup Men Attend Dance
Run Car Into Pole, Appear
In Court
Both Taken To Hospital Then To
Police Station

A weekend party planned by
Henry Desset and Adolphus LeBois
Of Moosup, with a dance in Putnam
as the first objective, ended Disaster
ously when they mixed alcohol in too
great quantity in their pleasure SEEK
ing. After coming 10 the dance in
this city they got drunk. Returning
home their ear crashed into a pole.
They were slightly injured and wound
up in the Putnam police station.
In the city court Monday after
noon Dcsset, owner and operator OF
Of the ear, pleaded guilty to driving
while under the influence Of liquor.
He was represented by Judge Smith
of Moosup, who told the court that
the man had a family 10 support ard
had never been IN trouble before. A
fine Of 500 and costs was imposed
and half Of the fine was RENTED to
save the head of the family from
Jail.
LeBois pleaded guilty to iEtoxication
and was fined 81 and costs.
The accident happened at an early
hour last Sunday morning. At tho
corner Of killingly avenue, near the
Grove Street cemetery, the ear skid
ded and hit a pole al the roadside
The car was wrecked and both young
men were cut and bruised Someone
notified the police and Patrolman
Sponcey wens to the scene. He 40
once saw the real cause Of the acci-
dent was the intoxicated condo
ton Of the driver Both men we're
arrested. After d visit 10 the hospi-
tai they were taken to the police
station. Both secured bonds Of $50
Sunday morning.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1928-02-02
Putnam Man Loses =
Case In New London

A " dict Of S373.6i was returned
against Jonathan l.. johnson Of this
city, plaintiff IN a damage suit in the
court Of common pleas. New London,
Tuesday afternoon. johnson sued
Margaret Curtin Of New London for
$500 damages due 20 an automobile
accident. The defendant filed eoun,r
ter-claim for 81 900 damages and wac
awarded the lesser amount by the jury
after forty-five minutes deliberation.
The collision occurred in New Lon
don at an intersection Of streets. john
son claimed the car Of the defendant.
driven by Thomas Curtin. was going
at q dangerous rate Of speed and
crashed into his car.
The defendant claimed that John
son was driving on the wrong side Of
the street and that he gave no warn
ing signal
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1928-02-02
p. II. S. NEWS
Prizes For Best Stories.-Junior
Prom Committee Has Been
Appointed.

The Blue and White Banner is Of
fering four prizes Of two dollars and
a half each, TO the students who write
the best stories. There is 70 be one
prize awarded in each class. At least
four pupils must enter from each
class, IN order to be eligible. In order
that no partially may be shown each
contestant must assume pen-name.
The judges win be chosen from the
staff.
At a Junior class meeting. held
Tuesday morning, II was decided TO
begin work on the Junior Prom.
Charles Bove. Stella Barker, and
Chester Hale were elected 10 attend
10 all Of the business. Bob Bulger.
with a committee of his own choosing,
will procure good orchestra that will
be available the night selected by
the preceding committee.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1928-02-02
MURDER TRIAL ENDS IN
MANSLAUGHTER PLEA
COURT ACCEPTS LESSER CHARGE AS ALIENISTS AGREE
WATHWINK MENTALLY UNABLE TO HAVE
DELIBERATELY PLANNED MURDER
Wife Children Have Luncheon With Defendant Before He
Is Returned to Jail.
When put 10 pIea. Malhwink, under

When put To plea, Mathwink, under
instructions OF his counsel, answered
to the complaint. Il plead guilty to
manslaughter." The states attorney
said that the alienists had told him
that while the accused might not be
harmful to society he might still har-
bour a spirit of revenge towards those
whom he was convinced had swindled
him out Of his life's savings. The sem
tenee Of from eight 60 fifteen years
was then recommended by the states
attorney, and the recommendation
adopted by the court.
Mathwink. large. powerful man,
took the sentence calmly although he
looked broken in spirit. Mrs Math-
wink. who had been i'll, was sent for
and arrived with three minor chill
dren. All were crying. Friends
gathered about 90 offer consolation.
The family was assured by counsel
that everything would be done 70
secure the return Of the $4,000 that
! Mathwink lost and which loss led TO
the shooting Of the wife % the man
whom Mathwink believed was re-
sponsible for the loss.
The story Of the defendant Of how
he came 10 this country fourteen
wears ago, worked hard and saved his
money. invested Il in a farm. the
sale Of the farm, and the subsequent
loss Of the proceeds through either
error or design. anpealed 70 the svm-
nashv Of The s~eeiatera Much svm-
nathv has also been felt FOR The do
i PENDANT In the city - wiiiimantic
where be is well and favorablv
known.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1928-02-02
Afghans Knit By W.R.C.
For Soldiers Exhibited

The ladies of the woman's Relief
Corps, who are knitting afghans for
the disabled soldiers of the World War
at Rutland Heights Hospital, feel
grateful for the response to their re-
quest for old yarn. A number of af-
ghans have been knitted by the ladies
and will be on display at the Com
munity Room Of the Putnam Savings
Bank the rest of the week, where they
may be seen by anyone interested.
Mrs. G. U. Miller win be pleased TO
hear from anyone having old yarn or
old sweaters from which the yarn may
be obtained, as the wors is being con-
tinued.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1928-02-02

The murder trial that had been
going on in the superior court room
in Willimantsc before Judge leo-
mans and a jury all last week, came
to sudden termination last Friday
morning. States Attorney Howard
c, Bradford. with the consent of the
court, put Sava Mathwink To plea on
charge Of manslaughter 10 which,
with the advice and consent Of his
counsel, the defendant plead guilty.
Immediately following the plea Math-
wink was sentenced TO states prison
for not less than eight nor more
than fifteen years.
The change Of effort on the part
Of the state came following several
consultations in which DR.. r. L. Leak
of Middletown summoned as an ex-
pert in mental diseases By the state.
and DR.. A. r. Diefendorf Of New
Haven. summoned in a similar capa-
city by the defense. both we'll known
in this state. agreed that Mathwink
ut the time he shot Mrs. Anna Ber-
kovitz on the night Of November 4th.
last. was mentally unable 20 have
MANNED a murder.
The Proper Course
These opinions were not testified
to in court but were expressed dur
ing consultation between counsel and
the court in chambers. In accepting
the motion of the states attorney Ia
be allowed to amend the more serious
charge TO the lesser charge Of man.
slaughter Judge Yeoman's stated
that he felt that States Attorney
Bradford was adopting the proper
course in accepting the report Of the
alienists.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1928-02-02
MUSIC MASTER VICTIM
OF HIT AND RUN DRIVER

sNotehes" and is on the road to re-
eovery. His injuries consist Of bad
scalp wound. bruises about the body
and shock
Mr.. Wood had been TO give some
music lessons and was returning home
when hit Two men found him by
the side Of the highway semi con.
scious. He was assisted to a doctors
Office and later removed to the hos
pital. The state police were notified
and have been hunting for the mar
who drove the car and failed to stoT
after the accident.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1928-02-02
WOMAN LIES HELPLESS
ALL NIGHT IN CELLAR

Mrs. James Wilson, Walnut street.
Is at the Day Kimball Hospital with
badly fractured left shoulder and
suffering from exposure. Ths fracture
is badly swollen and diseolored due
to lack of attention for over twelve
hours during which time Mrs. Wilson
lay helpless at the bottom of her cell
lar stairs.
Mrs. Wilson works in a number Of
homes in the city. She lives alone in
her Walnut street home. Tuesday
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1928-02-02

E. c. Wood. 81, veteran music
master and singer, is recovering from
wounds received when run into an
automobile operated by hit-and-run
driver, near the Dayville school
house last Friday night. He is at the
Day kimball Hospital and the day fol-
lowing the accident issued this bulle-
tin regarding his eondition--''I'm a
notch up"
Since the bulletin was issued Mr..
Wood has advance several more
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1928-02-02

night about half past nine o'clock she
started down the cellar stairs to turn
On the water Near the bottom she
fell, cansing the fractured shoulder
and bruises. She was unable 70 return
upstairs and was also unable To at
tract anyone when she called for as
sistance.
The following morning when neigh
hors tried TO get Mrs. Wilson on the
telephone they received no RESPONSE
Her absence caused alarm and an in-
vestigation followed. Mrs. Wilson was
found in the cellar in a pitiful condi-
ton and was removed to the hospital.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1928-02-02
BROTHER OF CITY CLERK
THOS. p. RYAN BROWNS
Was In Auto That Plunged Into
Canal In Brooklyn, New
York
c.un.nion. Driver Of Car. Also Meets
Death

laurence Ryan, AZ, of Brooklyn.
~ Y brother of City Clerk Thomas
> pvan Of Van den Mort street, this
s;.v was drowned early last Sunday
',,arning when an automobile in which
!" was 4 passenger plunged through
cate and into twenty feet of water
= % BROOKLYN canal. City Clerk Ryan
naee;ved word of his brothers death
.nd left Monday for Pittsfeld. Mass,
where the body was sent and where
.he funeral service and mass were held
this morning.
The accident happened during a
hlinding snow storm. The aWomo-
lille driven by Herbert A, TuAney,
"a turned into Fifth street, Brook
lvn. going at a rapid rate of speed,
and plunged through wooden guard
rail lighted by a red lantern, then
into the canal.
Hears Splash
Waterman heard the splash. He
ran 10 investigate. Others were at
traeted to the scene. They traced the
path made by the car TO the canal but
4 was out Of sight, submerged be-
meath the water.
Finally with the use of graphing
hooks the sedan was fished out of the
water. About 1870 o'clock in the
morning the body of Tunney was
found. Ryan's body was brought to
the surface about noon. Both men
had freed themselves from the car
but we're unable to save themselves.
Tunney's derby hat was still upon his
head.
The bodies were taken to the NOR
que. Ryan's identity was learned
from letter found in his pocket. The
letter was from his daughter Marga-
ret in Pittsfieid. Ryan was employed
BY firm of accountants in New
York. He was a widower.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1928-02-02
BIRTHDAY PARTY

Sybil Reach, Farrows street, enter.
tanned number of friends last Sat
urday afternoon in honor of her
twelfth birthday. A birthday cake
graeed the center of the prettily deco
rated table. Ice cream, cake. fancy
cookies and cocoa were served by the
hostess who was the recipient of 8
number of pretty presents. Those at
tending were Jeane and Dorothy Ba.
con, Wilma Taylor, Madelyn Tour
tellotte. Elizabeth Ninslow, Ruth
Wilcox and Eleanor Russell.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1928-02-02
COUNCILS ST. JOHN
BAPTIST INSTALL
Many Cities and Towns Repre-
sented At Exercises Sum-
day Afternoon


With a large gathering of members
present the installation of officers OF
the two local councils of EUnion st.
Jean Baptiste D'Amerique took place
Sunday afternoon at two o'clock in
st. Jeans Hall. Providence street.
Among the 500 members of the order
there were included visitors from
North Grosvenordale, Webster, South
bridge, Worcester. Leominster, Fitch
burg, Providence, Pawtucket, Central
Falls, Woonsocket, Goodyear, Daniel
son, Plainfield. Wauregan, Taftville,
Jewett City, Norwich, New London
and Willimantic.
The officers of Council No, AT, are
Chaplain, Rev. u. 0. Bellerose presi-
dente, Henry N. Benoit; vice presi-
dente, David Beausoleil; president
Honorable, A. A. Brodeur; secretary,
Arthur II. Plessis; assistant secretary,
Joseph J. Rivard, Jr.: perc., Adelard
Paulhus; treasurer. Adolphus A. Gre
goire; / ere Com. Ord, Joseph
Niles; 9 ieme Com. Ord. Sylvio Cote
doyden, Joseph Vandale; inspector Of
books. Beaude LePalme, David
Breault; master Of ceremonies, Arthur
Greeoire.
The officers of Council No. ia
are: Champlain. Rev. u. O. Belle
rose president. Aldea Dufault. vice
president, Alma Massicotte, president
Hon. Aldea st. Marie; secretary,
Fabiola Renshaw; assistant secretary,
Emma Guertin, perc-treas., Hermine
Maheu; ere Com. Ord, Sophie Page ;
ieme Com. Ord. Gertrude Lussier
doyden. Mrs. Joseph Lussier, inspect
or of books, Juliette Lavigne, Marie
Lizotte; mistress OF ceremonies,
Euphemie Gregoire.
One Of the leading features was a
representation fof Caisse Infantile
which has been in operation a short
while. and comprises over 1000 MEM
bers consisting of children from one
to sixteen years old.
The young members were repre-
sented by Miss Rita Lizotte, Miss
Lauretta Gregoire, Miss Lorene Lizot-
te, Miss Theresa Parent, Pearl Gil
man, Gerard Maynard, Leonel Du-
fault, Edgar Beaudreault.
Presented Bouquet
A bouquet was presented to the re-
firing president. Mrs. Aldea st.
Marie, who also received gold pieces.
Mrs. Aldea Dufault was also presented
bouquet. Talks were given by Father
Bellerose and Father Casey and by
some of the visiting presidents, out
standing being that of Mrs. Cassavant
president of Jewel City Council, who
is over 20 years old. The speaker of
the day was MIR. Ellie Vezina, sec.
gen, Of the order, who made a Won
derful speech explaining the actiyi-
ties of the order and what the order
lcontemplates doing in the future.
Singing And Refreshments
There was singing by a quartet
composed of David Breault, Lionel
Larocque. Thomas Duquette, and
Henry Vadnais accompanied at the
piano by Mrs. Henry Vadnais
After the gathering had been serv-
ed with a collation. everyone express
sed themselves as being well pleased
with the proceedings of the afternoon.
The meeting was in charge Of Ellie
Vezina, Mrs. Martei, Mr.. and Mrs.
Alma Forcier, Mr.. and Mrs. Esdras
Anger, Mr.. and Mrs. Dion.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1928-02-02
BEEBE-BARTLETT WEDDING

Mrs. Walter John Bartlett. Main
street. has issued invitations for the
wedding Of her older daughter, Miss
Dorcas Meredith Bartlett, to Mr.. Ed
ward Leslie Beebe. The wedding viii
take place on Thursday evening, Feb
ruary 23rd. at six o'clock. at the Sec
ond Congregational church.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1928-02-02
Board of Relief Has
Busy First Session

The Board Of Relief held its first
session. Wednesday. They meet in
the Chamber Of Commerce rooms and
they received many callers during the
hours they were in session the first
day. A good number Of those who ap-
peared went away satisfied when II
was explained TO them that the tax
rate will be greatly reduced on account
of the increased valuation.
Complaints may be made until the
2ist day of February. Following this
the board considers all complaints TAX
en- under Amusement TO be ready 70
make their report the first of March.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1928-02-02
CANDLEMAS DAY

There is no question but the ground
beg saw his shadow to-day. To those
who place confidence in the woodehuck
as a weather prognosticator this
means forty more days of winter. The
backbone Of winter has not been brok-
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1928-02-02
Tri-State Gathering
Odd Fellows Feb. 18th

Israel Putnam Lodge Of Odd Fell
lows will be hosts 10 lodges from three
states on the evening of February IA.
The first degree viii be exemplified
and it is expected that some of the Wis
iting lodges viii bring candidates.
Preparations for entertaining the Wis
itors are now under way.
The lodges to visit Israel Putnam
Lodge include Webster and South
bridge, Mass; Pascoag, X. L.; Wilt
mantle, Danielson and Central Village
of this state.
Tuesday night the initiatory degree
was exemplified by the local lodge.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1928-02-02

en-. This is not strange, as it is a
very young backbone, only starting to
form about a week ago. The ground
hog bears out the predictions Of hui
man weather sharps who have foretold
a wintry February and March.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1928-02-02
NO SPORTS CONTEST THE 18TH

Not because il is the 18th, but be
cause the Parent-Teaeher. ID. A. r.,
Y. NJ. c. A. minstrel show viii be Civ
en- on that night, the indoor sports con
test Of the Elks and Masons will be
omitted for the week.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1928-02-02

Mrs. Catherine kerrigan of We'll
lesley, Mass, spent the weekend with
her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Richard
Gibney Of Bellevue street.
The monitor., 1928-11-23
THE BREAKUP OF
THE SOLID SOUTH

The full significance of the cleo
ton of Mr.. Herbert Hoover through
the votes of four states of the solid
south is not fully appreciated, par
ticularly by the colored voters of the
country.
1t means that there will be in the
Southern states in the future a two
party government. And although
the colored voters have been dis
franchised for many years this new
condition makes certain their ulti-
mate Acknowledgement, because both
parties will be interested in securing
the votes of the colored people. This
is as it should be, if we hope to have
an enduring representative democ-
racy in the United States of America.
The election of Mr.. Hoover, there
fore, ushers in for the colored people
a new and beneficent era in politics
and government; and all persons who
contributed to this result, whether
supporters of Hoover or Smith, have
reason to be proud of the ends
achieved.
The monitor., 1928-11-23
Vesper News

Everybody is invited to attend the
Vespers, Sunday, November rs, at a
p. m, at the North Side Branch, Y.
w. C. A., in charge of the religious
and general education committee,
with Mrs. Hiram Greenfield, chair
man Those who attend will hear
Mrs. l. S. Wilson, formerly of Den
yer, for the first time in Omaha. Mrs
Wilson is the efficient and accom-
plished wife of Rev. /. S. Wilson
pastor of st. Johns A. M. E. church
An excellent program will be rem
dered as follows:
Devotionals, Miss Margie L. Dan
ley, executive secretary of the North
Side Branch.
Piano Selection, Vonceil Anderson
Reading, Mrs. Ardena Watson.
Piano Selection, Edrose Willis
Reading, Mrs. Estelle Craig.
Vocal Selection, Male Chorus o.
Pleasant Green Baptist Church.
Address, "The Abundant Life,
Mrs. /. S. Wilson.
Vocal Selection, junior Choir, Pill
grim Baptist Church.
Social hour follows, when you are
invited to linger and enjoy the hos.
pitality of the committee.
The monitor., 1928-11-23
POLITICAL GAIN

The fact that such a large
number of our people who
have run for public office have
been elected is most encourag-
ing and shows that we are
coming into our own political
ly. Just to cite a few of these
cases. Chicago has elected a
congressman and sent five to
the legislature, two to the SEN
ate and three to the house
Missouri has sent four to the
state legislature, three from st.
Louis and one from Kansas
City; Kansas has sent one, and
Nebraska one. Eastern states
have been equally successful.
In many cases where candi-
dates of our group were de-
feated, it was clearly demon
strated that they were in the
running. These are indica-
tons that we are beginning to
take our rightful place in the
political life of our country.
The monitor., 1928-11-23
FAIR SHOWS NEGRO PROGRESS

Montgomery, Ala.-(By the A. N.
P.)-Exhibits in the colored depart
ment of the state fair here last week
presented a representative cross sec
ton of tn life of the Negroes of Ala
bama. Their contribution to the ag-
riculture of the state was abundant
ly attested by pyramided tiers of fine
appearing farm and garden crops.
The home crafts of the women, the
products of the vocational and aca-
demic departments of the schools,
and the wares of business enter
prises were all on display. Officials
of the fair declare that the exhibits
surpass those of any previous years.
Thousands of visitors of both races
passed through the building which
housed the colored exhibits and COM
mended the exhibitors on the fine
showing made. Among these were
Gov. and Mrs. Bib Graves, who, to-
gether with their party, carefully in
spected the exhibits. The governor
congratulated the Negroes of the
state upon the progress they have
made as evidenced by the exhibits.
The monitor., 1928-11-23

ty; Los Angeles, Cal, ten, one
being a principal, and Omaha
has none. Other cities from
Maine to California have such
teachers. Yet, we have sew
eral qualified persons who can
measure up to every standard
required. We have several
young women attending our
universities preparing them
selves to teach. Is it not about
time that Omaha was getting
into step with other progress
sive cities in this matter? Is it
fair that we should make sac
rifices to give our children ed
ucational advantages to have
the door of opportunity slam
med shut in their faces? Oma-
ha has hundreds of fair-mind-
ed, justice-loving white citi-
zens. We wonder how long
these excellent people are go
ing to stand for this denial of
privileges and opportunity to
the well-qualified young wo-
men of our race? We want
teachers in our public schools.
The monitor., 1928-11-23
EMINENT SPEAKERS DISCUSS
"1NTERRACIAL FRIENDSHIP"

Chicago, Ill.-(By the A. N. P.)-
"Interraciai Friendship" particularly
between white and colored people,
was the theme for the meeting of the
Chicago Forum, Sunday afternoon,
November 10. The speakers were
John Herman Randall of New York,
director of the World Unity Founda-
ton, and William Pickens, secretary
of the National Association for the
Advancement OF Colored People. DIR.
Randall, formerly associate of John
Haynes Holmes at the Community
church Of New York, is now devoting
his entire time to promoting friend
ship between all groups, classes and
races.