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Putnam patriot., 1929-01-17
CARGHL TRUST co.
 ELECTS OFFICERS
Has Best Year Since Beginning Business. - Hope Expressed New Banking House Will Be Built This Summer.

The annual meeting of the stock
 holders of the Cargill Trust Com
 pany was held at the banking rooms on Union street, Wednesday evening.
 The report of the treasurer was most gratifying as it showed that the or ganizati0n had the best year since it bcgan business. The volume Of Dugi- ness and the profits were far beyond the expectations of the stockholders, who received an extra bonus of half Of one per cent in addition Co the regular dividend.
 While no definite information is forthcoming it is said that the com pany will probably start work on it's new banking house this spring. This building will be erected on the site the company purchased some time ago just north of and adjacent to the Congregational church property. When this building is completed it will relieve the present congestion in the wholly inadequate banking rooms now occupied by this expanding bank ing institution.
 The officers elected for the year were as follows. all being re-elctions: Presi- dent, Byron D. Bugbee; vice-president,
 Luther M. Keith; treasurer, J. Dyer Potter; assistant treasurer, c. Stanley Shaw. Board of Directors. Newton A. Ballard, George s. Bradley, B. D. Bugbee. J. Richard Carpenter, Willis Coveil, John Gaston, John P. Grosven- or, l.. Nj. Keith. Lewis E. Law. George Mcclellan. J. Dyer Potter, Nathan D. Prince, Leon N. Walker, Silas Nj. Wheelock, John K. Howard, Boston. the last named new member of the board.
Putnam patriot., 1929-01-17
ROQU0S COUNCIL
 HAS INSTALLATION
Public Exercises Attract Large
 Gathering.--Officcrs High In the Order Ofiiciate.-Supper and Entertainment Program.

Last Saturday evening, lroquois Council, No. 39. D. of F., held their semi -annual installation of officers at Odd Fellows iiaii Many out of town visitors were present, including Past Great Pocahontas Mary Champagne, of Rockville Az the installation was public. the pnlefacps were admitted to the wigwam. and the suite of installing officers, presided over by Deputy Great Pocahentas Mrs. Kinney of New Lon don, proceeded to install the following officers for the ensuing term:
 Pocahontas, Anna Sullivani Weeno- nah, Elizabeth Hurdman; prophecies, Alice Chandler; Powhatan, Henry Hurdman; keeper of recorde, Alice Osier; collector of wampum, Lilly Mac Hurdman; keeper of wampum, Lillian Baker; first scout, Nellie Malanson {; second pout, Ida Whitely; warriors, Anna Turner, Mary Baker and Rose Tucker; runner, Isabel Spatcher; first councillor, Ray Cotton; second council or, Arthur Spateher; guard of tepee, Adehs Welch; guard of forest, Austin Lincoln
 \ buffet luncheon was served to all WtHtDtTs pFtttulhS NhN htNNet'hf Red Mems Hall. Interesting talks were given by visiting members, and an original verse was read by Past Sachem Hendy Hurdman, of special interest to palefaees.
 Entertainment Program
 After the meeting the following en tertainment was put on by members oi Iroquois Council, and one palefac' friend:
 Recitation, "The Indian" Alic' Chandler and members; recitation "You Have Met Them" Ida Whitely recitation, "The Red Man." Nelli' Malanson; character sketch, "Goinl Somewhere" Alice Chandler. Henr! Hurdman and members; recitation "Hiawatha," James Tucker; drill ans tableau, Iroquois Degree Team.
Putnam patriot., 1929-01-17
Gunmen Shoot Brother
 , of Raymond Gallagher

i. A story gained currency in Putnam, Tuesday afternoon, that Raymond Gal lagher, Springfield policeman who had a running gun battle with the murder CTS of State Policeman Nelson, and who was later awarded half of the states reward for capturing the mur- derers, Raymond and ialone, had again been the target of gunmen's bull lets.
 It was later learned that it was Gal lagher's brother, Officer Francis Gal lagher. who had this time been in bat tie with gangsters. The officer stopped two men in an automobile and they drew a pistol and took away the off cer's gun. They then marched him to a vacant lot and began shooting. Gal lagher got his own gun back and re- turned the fire. The officer and one of the men were wounded. Gallagher, it is reported, is seriously injured.
Putnam patriot., 1929-01-17
WALK FIVE MILES
 WIN TWO GAMES
Trade School Boys Have Hard Luck Followed By Good Luck.-Are Towed Home.

A couple of basket ball quintettes from the Putnam Trade school had an
 involuntary five mile hike last eve ming and at the finish stepped into the basket ball court at Southbridge and won two games from the Coie Trade school of that city. The first team won q Co 10, and the second team IT tO 9.
 The extra training in the cold win ter air occurred when the car in which the teams were riding broke down. Not to disappoint the South bridge teams the Putnam students set out on foot for the Optical City five miles away.
 After the game a taxi was hired and the disabled Putnam ear was lowed back to this city. The members of the teams were on hand at s o'clock this morning. They have no thought of walking to future games, however, al- though the strenuous exercises may have proved beneficial.
Putnam patriot., 1929-01-17
WELL CHILD CONFERENCE
 HIGH SCHOOL, TUESDAY

A We'll Child Conference will be held at the High School. Tuesday, January 22, from 2 to { p. m. These clinics for the examination of babies Co discover any possible latent phys ical defects are being attended by mothers interested In the welfare of their children. The purpose is not Co treat unhealthy children but, as the Aame implies, well babies, or ba- bies that are apparently well, to for stall any unobserved physical trouble at it. inception.
Putnam patriot., 1929-01-17
CASES DISPOSED OF
 WITHOUT TRIAL
Woodstock Young Man Goes To Jail.-Kenneth Light On
 Probation
Talesmen Summoned to Fill Jury
 Panel

The criminal term of the Windham County Superior Court was resumed in Putnam. Friday morning at ele- ven o'clock, Judge Newell Jennings posed of before the polling of the jury in the case of State vs. Philip on the bench. Three cases were dis Hebert of Moosup, charged in two counts with violation of the liquor law, sale and keeping with intent to sell, was begun.
 Lowe Cots Six Months
 Andrew II. Lowe of Woodstock, a young man charged with driving his automobile while drunk. was first to be arraigned. He appeared at the opening of the court the previous week and entered plea of nolo con tenCrc. Little was said by the States Attorney except that it was Lowe's second ofFense. Lowe's attorney, Irv- ing II. Miron, made no statement. A sentence of six months in jail was imposed Lowe was taken in custody by Sheriff Charles A. Gates t3 be sa'S- en to Brooklyn following the ad- journment of court.
 Victim of Circumstances
 John Charaszcz of Putnam plead ed guilty to reckless driving and escaped with a fine of Si0O and costs, the same amount imposed in the low CT court.
 John has had one previous eonvic- tion but it was in Massachusetts. He has been the victim of circumstances, according to his attorney, E. C.. Morse.
 Johns first arrest occurred in Web ster. He was coming home from Worcester. 4 woman was riding with him. While in Webster he was charg- (Continued on Page Eight
Putnam patriot., 1929-01-17
Frank Weeden Admits
 Killing Dr. Sartwell

Frank Weeden, who has several times escaped the Rhode Island in- sane asylum, has admitted, according Co Rhode Island authorities, that he shot and killed Dr. Ranson II. Scart- well, superintendent of the state institution, last Saturday night. Dr. Sartwell was shot while he sat read ing in his home.
 After each of his escapes alarm has been sent out that Weeden was at large and women and children have become badly frightened At one time it was rumored that he was in this section and there was a great deal of uneasiness until he was ap- prehended.
Putnam patriot., 1929-01-17
MEMBERSHIP TEA

Instead of holding the Valentine Tea early in February, as has been the custom for many years past, the Woman's Board of the Day Kimball Hospital has decided Co substitute a Membership Tea" to be held on Sat urday, February 9th. As the name implies one of the purposes of this affair will be to enroll members. Those who do not take this opportunity to enroll will be solicitated later. As the plans are still in an embryo state details of the affair are not ready for publication but they will be announc- ed later by the committee in charge.
Putnam patriot., 1929-01-17
Credibility of Collectorof Liquor Evidence Under Rapid Fire
 of Testimony
Philip Hebert Found No. Guilty of
 Illegal Sale

Philip Hebert of Plainfeld was found not guilty of a sale of intoxi- eating liduor to one Adelor Blanch- cite. a collector of liquor evidence for the state police department, by a jury in tie superior court in Putnam shortly after the noon hour. Tuesday.
 Attorneys for the defense trained their guns upon the character and eredibility of the states star witness in an attempt to discredit his testi- mony. The assault was apparently successful for notwithstanding Blanch cite testified that on the evening cf October 2Ath last he called at the filling station in Plainheld, asked for n pint of liquor and received a half pint at the hands of the defendant. for which he paid one dollar, the de- fendant was found not guilty. This can only be explained by the fact that the jury refused to believe Blanch- ette's story.
 Soareher Searched
 Blanchette, a dapper appearing fellow, wearing grey spats, was the first witness called by the state. He related how he and State Policeman Scranton went to the Hebert place to get liquor evidence. Before he en- tered the filling station Scranton searched him to see if he had any bottles concealed about his person. He then went in and was waited upon by the defendant.
 After purchasing two cigars wit. veaa said he asked for A pint of liquor. saying he was going on a
Putnam patriot., 1929-01-17
MRS. WHITNEY WAS BORN
 IN THOMPSON IN 1886

Mrs. Elizabeth Whitney, native of Thompson, observed her 93rd birthday at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Her bert E. Brown, Hopedale, Mass, Tues day.
 She was born in Thompson, January IS, 1886, daughter of Earl and Su- same (Humesi Munyan. Sixty-six years ago she married George Whit ney, who died in 1911. Mrs. Whitney the last survivor of seven children. has four children. She is unable to get about the house and reads her Bible each day. She voted for Calvin Cool idge in 1924.
Putnam patriot., 1929-01-17
Estimate Putnam's
 Population 9,049

According to figures issued by the State Board of Health Putnam has a population of 9.049. These figures are estimated by the board as the basis of statistics for the coming year. Other towns in Windham county hav- ing a population of 5000 or more, ac- cording to the boards estimate are Windham, 14,599; Killingly, 9.650; Plainfield, 5000; Thompson, 5,278.
Putnam patriot., 1929-01-17
RESIGNS AFTER MORE THAN FORTY YEARS AS DRUG CLERK

Eugene Brousseau, druggist in the Dresser Drug Store, Union street, has resigned his position, the resignation taking effect Saturday night Mir. Brousseau has been connected with the store for more than forty-fve years He has not divulged his plans for the future.
Putnam patriot., 1929-01-17
Date of C. of C. Banquet
 To Champions, Feb. 9th

The Chamber of Commerce banquet to the championship P. H. S. football squad will be held at the Putnam Inn, Tuesday evening, February 9th. in- stead of January 29th. as announced last week When it was found that the school basket ball team had a game on at Norwich the 29th, the banquet date was changed so that members of the basket ball team wishing to attend the banquet can do so.
Putnam patriot., 1929-01-17
DEFENSE TRAINS GUNS
 ON STATES WITNESS

party. He told the defendant that he. witness, was all right and that there was nothing to fear. Defend ant told witness that he didn't have pint but that his brother had gone to Norwich to get some. He let him have a half pint and witness returned to the officer who was waiting out side.
 Served Time al Atlanta
 Attorney William King took the witness for cross examination and fired a broadside of pertinent ques- tions as to the past history of Blanch- ette finally bringing an admission that he had served nineteen months and six days in Atlanta penitentiary. Later the federal court record was placed in evidence showing that Blanchette was convicted of violation of the Mann act.
 ] After asking that the jury be ex- cused Attorney King argued to the court the admissibiEty of other con vietions of Blanehette not amounting to a felony. These were ruled out by the court. One instance, however, was testified to by George B. Sheldon justice of the peace of Voluntown, who said that Blanchette had plead guilty before him to stealing a sum fof money. The justice said that Blanchette begged for mercy and that he was let off lightly and promised to make good the amount he had stolen but had never done so.
 Attorney King tried unsuccessful ly to draw an admission from Blanch- cite that he had used several aliases. The witness emphat.cally denied this but did admit he gave another name when arrested by federal officers. This, he explained, was to keep the news of his arrest from his mother.
 Denied He Frsmed Suspect
 The attorney persistently question ed the states witness regarding state ments he had made while trying to get a job collecting evidence for the police of Jewett City that he was will ing to frame" suspect. This Blanchette emphatically denied.
 The grilling of the witness went on for over an hour and at times Blanch- cite, with flushed face, shouted his answers
 State Officer Testihes
 Following Blanchette Officer Scran- ton told of driving Blanchette to within 200 feet of the filing station. He searched Blanehette to see if he had any bottles concealed about his
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Putnam patriot., 1929-01-17
J. DYER POTTER
 ATTENDS BANKERS BANQUET

J. Dyer Potter, treasurer of the Cargill Trust Company, attended the annual banquet of the Massachusetts Bankers Association at the Copley Plaza, Boston, last Thursday evening. Mir. Potter was the guest of the Ma tional Rockland Bank of Boston Ap- proximately one thousand members of the association and guests from all over New England attended. There was fine program. Music was fur nished by the Salem band.
Putnam patriot., 1929-01-17

DonA Jolie of Woonsoeket spent the weekend with his parents. Mir. and Mrs. William Jolie of Mill street
Putnam patriot., 1929-01-17
Denied He Frsmed suspee,
State Officer Testi6es

Following Blanchette Officer Seran- ton told of driving Blanchette to within 200 feet of the filing station. He searched Blanehette to see if he had any bottles concealed about his
 (Continued m Pace Eiyht)
Putnam patriot., 1929-01-17

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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-12-06

Rugs shipped from Turkey to other
countries in 1929 were valued at more
than 90 100000.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-12-06
ROY CHAPLIN HEADS
ROAD COMMISSION
Named Chairman of Organic
ing Group for Interna-
tionaI Congress Here.

Roy D. Chaplin has been appointed
chairman Of the American Organizing
Commission in charge of the sixth In
ternational Road Congress. which is ex-
pected to assemble $500 highway off,
cials here from all quarters of the
world at invitation Of the United States
Government. Mr.. Chaplin was ap-
pointed by Secretary Of State Stimson
on recommendation of the organizing
commission.
Headquarters for the commission
have been established at 1923 N street,
where arrangements for the congress
will be made by the staff. 1t is ex-
pected the congress will be held in
the United States Chamber of Com
merce Building
Previous conferences, beginning in
1908, have been held in Paris, Brussels,
London, Seville and Milan. The APP
preaching congress will be the first in
the Western Hemisphere. Mr.. Chaplin,
who is president of the commission. re-
Gently returned from Paris, where he
discussed details of the coming con-
gress with the Permanent International
Commission, in charge of the congresses.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-12-06
JUDGE ORDERS PAYMENT
OF DEBT IN 300 YEARS
ehakespearean Justice Melted Out
In Suit Against Boarding
House Operator.

BRADFORD. England P).-Shake-
spearean justice was meted out in
County Court here when Mrs. Laura
Walker, who takes in boarders, was
sued for $3.50 alleged to be due T. Mos
ley.
Mosley testified that while boarding
with the defendant and her husband he
loaned her $50 Evidence in the form
of affectionate letters and post cards,
however, convinced the judge that,
WINE Mosley had indeed loaned the
money. his motive was reprehensible.
And so, taking his cue from Portia s
famous pound of flesh" speech, he
found for the plaintiff. but added:
In view of the opinion hold of the
plaintiff the order is that the Judgment
debt and costs shall be paid off at the
rate of tuppence month until liqui-
dated"
AS a result Mrs. Walker has some
thing over 800 years in which to pay up.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-12-06

rugs. The industry was on the wane
before the French conquered the coun-
try a century ago and has continued
to lose favor since.
After the war French authorities
encouraged q revival of interest by
establishing a small training school at
Algiers for girls who later went into
native homes to stir up the women and
get them back at the looms.
Within the last few years there have
been established 800 small rug-weaving
studios where 5000 girls and women
work
Girls are taken in very young and
most of them leave when they are
IL, the age at which they usually put
on the veil in public and rarely go out
unless accompanied by their parents.
These girls, however. continue to weave
at home.
In this way, besides the many rugs
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-12-06
GIRL IS ACQUITTED
IN OFFICERS DEATH
Slew Policeman in Whose Home
She Lived Because He Attacked
Her, Jurors Hear.
BY the Associated Press.

JERSEY CITY, N. j., December ga
new start in life was being planned to-
day for Alice Corbett, Is years old, ac-
quilted of the murder of George Nc
Hale, a policeman, in whose home she
worked.
A jury of four women and eight men
deliberated less than an hour yesterday
and took only one ballot to reach the
verdict.
last August 10, but said she did 1t after
he had attacked her. She said she had
lived in the McHale household since she
was IL years old and received IS cents
week for helping Mrs. McEale with
the housework.
Several wealthy women. who have in
terested themselves in her case, said
they would assist her to find suitable
work.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-12-06
Mr.. Mcclure Finds
HeDOesn't Like His
Valentine So Well

By the Associated Press.
OAKLAND, Calf, December g.
Declaring Helen Simons Mcclure was
sullen, mean, irritable, morbid, dis
agreeable, nasty. gruesome, cool,
bitter, jealous, heckling. picayunish,
loathesome, insulting, brazen, misery,
gluttonish, temperamental, selfish,
contemptuous, tnattentive, uncivil
and inconsiderate, r. B. Mcclure to-
day sued her for divorce.
They were married on st. VAL
entine's day last year.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-12-06
RUG WEAVING GAINS
ITS LONG.LOST FAVOR
New Training School Is Being
Built in Algiers as Tech.
nical Center.

TLEMCEN, Algeria (P).-Rug-weav-
ing, once a great native industry, is
reHaining its lost Importance.
A new training school is being built
mere by the government as technical
center. intended to raise standards of
design and dyes.
Once nearly all native women mace
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-12-06
The point is -.
There are onIy25 Of
these Grand pianos

long period of making payments, anyOne's taste in
pianos might change. One might desire a more ex-
pensive piano possibly period art model. So
another privilege added to the cooperative agree
ment-enabling the buyer to exchange his piano
within year from the date of purchase for any of
the celebrated makes carried by the dealer-tCithout
the loss of a single penny.
EMkGm-As last great inspiration the "lafe In
Clause added. This eliminated the only
danger lethat of losing the piano in of DEATH
1t agreed to cancel all payments remaining un-
paid in the event of the purchasers DEATH and leave
the piano free of debt to his heirs.
Big, broad-gauged, liberal plan of merchandising
isn't it?
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-12-06
MAN HELD AS SLAYER.
Retired Capitalist Says God Told
Him to Kill Wifi.

SEATTLE, December 6 GP).-WiIlism
H. Howard, 75-year-old retired capital
list, was held today in a sanitarium on
charge of beating to death his wife,
Catherine F. Howard. Mrs. Towards
skull was fractured by a blow struck
while she slept
Howard told police God told me to
do It,"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-12-06
WIFE SLAYER GETS
HER LIFE INSURANCE
Jury Awards $500 to Man Serv.
ing Life Sentence for Murder.
ing Mate in 1925.
BY the Associated Press.

1lH5UNIdItu EItSbs
FLORENCE, Ariz., December GA
jury In Superior Court returned a YER
dict ordering payment of an insurance
policy amounting to 5000, with in
terest, to Granville w. johnson for the
death of his wife, whom he was con-
victed of Staying here in 1926
In its verdict the jury decided john
son did not commit the crime for the
insurance. Nine members of the jury
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-12-06

also voted that they believed johnson
innocent Of the slaying.
johnson originally was sentenced TO
hang in May, 1927, but later was given
life sentence.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-12-06

Greece plans to control the quality of
carpets sent to the outside world and
to make them popular in all leading
countries.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-12-06

made for home use, the natives have
tripled the country's exports In six
years, selling abroad last year rugs
valued at $500,000.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-12-06

Found dying on road near Bochum,
Germany, and starved almost to a skel-
eton, an aged man has turned out to
be Russian university professor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-06-02
FRANCE TO SEND
CRACK FLYERS
Group Will Participate in Air
Races in Honor of the
Late Ambassador.

In tribute to the memory Of the late
Ambassador Myron T. Herrick. the
French government has been invited to
send to this country formation OF It's
crack military flyers to participate In
the 1929 national air races ana aero
nautical exposition at Cleveland from
August "a to September 2.
The invitation, extended by Maj. John
D. Marshall of Cleveland, the Cleveland
Chamber Of Commerce and Clifford
Henderson, managing director OF the
races. was received here by Maj. Georges
Thenault, French military attache, and
has been forwarded by him to the
French government.
Cleveland was the home OF AmbaSSa-
dor Herrick, who represented this coun-
try in France for many years, and 1t
is believed that the French government
will send several of that country's most
noted pilots. Their participation would
lend an international aspect to the
races, which in the past have been
purely national in character.
Though the races are still nearly
three months away more than 100 air.
plane manufacturing and accessory
companies have applied for space in the
exposition, which will be held in Cleve-
lands new $10,000000 municipal audi
toriun Flying activities will be staged
at the municipal, airport. which Is
undergoing extensive alterations, In
GLIDING erection of q grandstand for
10000 spectators.