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Putnam patriot., 1929-04-18
TYPHOID DEATHS AT
 RECORD LGIis' P0Ial
Rate Due in Pat to Purity 0
 Eaier Supplies.

shottering 1927's remarkably low rcsogd. the Connecticut ath rae du. to typhoid fever was cut by almos one.half in 1928. According to n. Connecticut Health Bulletin. oiiieia organ of the State Department Health, the 1927 rate of II for eacl 100000 of population. at that time tn, lowest rate in the his ory of the state fell last year to 0.6 for each 100000 In pointing out the new low typholg death rate. the Bulletin remarks. ny phoid fever is at a low ebb in Con necticut. The state may we'll be nrout of its record in eliminating a cause O death which at one time was a majol problem. II is not SO lCng ago whef the rate was over 300. Actually. onl, 10 persons died of the disease. If tn, rate had been 800. some 4S0 would have died" One of the major source. Of typhoid fever in any community | contaminated drinking water: and tho new low record achieved in Connecti cut with regard to deaths from typhoi, fever is in no small part due to tn general and complete purity of tn, water supply of the state.
Putnam patriot., 1929-04-18
Mrs. ShirreHs Honor
 Guest at Bridge Party

Miss Alice Smith entertained at bridge at her home on Fremont street, Thursday afternoon, for Mrs. Howard shirreffs. Gilman street. Besides the guest of honor those present were Mra. SiIas NJ. Wheelock, Mrs. Ernest c. Morse, Mrs. Arthur g. Macdonald. Miss Ellen Wheeloek, Mrs. Herbert j.. Smith. Mrs. William F. Wheaton, Mrz. l. Allen Averill. Mrs. Lawrence F. Backus, Mrs. John II. Moss, Mrs. Joseph Schmansha. Mrs. i. F. Eng iish, Miss Esther Welles, Miss Mar guerite Neil. Miss Elizabeth Rafrerty, Mrs. Nelson Iown. Mrs. Omer ]. Mi lot.
 Mrs. Shirreifs was given a guest prize. Mrs Averill was awarded the hrst prize, Mrs. Morse the second prize and Mrs. Wheelock the consola ton prize. Each guest was presented an individual bouquet of sweet peas and forgei-me- Refreshments were served.
Putnam patriot., 1929-04-18
Weddings
kieDonnell Wiley

mcDouncii- Wttcy
 The wedding of James Mcdonnell and Miss Ruth Frances Wiley, both of this city. took place. Monday af ternoon at two o'clock at the First Baptist church,
 The church was prettily deeorat- ed with Easter lilies, palms, hyacinths and chrysanthemums. white bows marking the aisle through which the bridal party passed.
 The bride wore a white satin dress and tulle bridal veil caught up with pearls and orange blossoms She car ried shower bouquet of carna- tions, snapdragons, calla lilies and orange blossoms.
 Miss Ida Bishop. who acted as bridesmaid, sister 0i the bride, wore a dress of pink chiffon and silver and a large picture hat. She carried pink carnations and snapdragons.
 The matron of honor was Mrs Henry Bishop, who wore a black and silver gown of velvet and silk net and rhinestone headdress. She carried a bouquet of assorted snapdragons.
 The bridegroom was attended by Harold Wiuterbottom of Pawtueket as best man.
 The bridal party entered Che church. as the wedding march from Lohengrin was played, in the follow ing order; The bridesmaid, matoror of honor, the bride. The party wa met near the sanctuary by the bride groom and best man and by the pasto of the church, Rev. Henry F.. Hodge who performed the nuptial ceremony using the double ring service.
 Immediately after the wedding [ reception was held at the bride home on School street There wer' many pretty and useful gifts reeeiv ed. Following a wedding trip Mir and Mrs. Mcdonnell will make thei home in Pawtucket.
Putnam patriot., 1929-04-18
Obituary
Mrs. Henry H. Davenport

Funeral services for Mrs. Henry H. Davenport of Clearwater, Florida, who died at a hospital in Tampa. Florida, Friday. April 9th, were held in the Memorial chapel at Grove street cemetery, Friday afternoon. The service was conducted by Rev. Henry E. Hodge, pastor of the First Baptist church, of which Mrs. Dayen- port was a member. The bearers were Byron Bates and Henry c. Child of Woodstock: Willis Covell, Pom fret; and Arthur Tourtellotte, Put nam.
 Mrs. Davenport, who was Miss Cora Johnson. was 56 years old She spent her early days in Putnam and attended the schools of this city. Her father was connected with cutlery plant at that time operating in the Putnam Foundry & Machine Shop. The family subsequently, removed to Southbridge.
 Mrs. Davenport's first husband was Colonel G. D. Bates. a prominent citi- zen of Putnam, who developed the section about Mechanics street. He died some years ago leaving his wife and one child. a daughter. She was married to Mir. Davenport about two years ago and they have since made their home in Florida.
 Mir Davenport formerly lived in Pomfret and was at one time state highway supervisor in this district. He removed to Pennsylvania where his sons, Harry and LeRoy were in business and it was here that the first Mrs. Davenport died
 Mir Davenport came north with the body, being joined at Harrisburg. Pa, by his older son. Harry Daven- port. and his wife. They returned to Harrisburg alter the funeral
 Besides her husband Mrs. Daven- port leaves her mother, who lives in Providence, and her daughter. Mrs. Elizabeth D. Robinson, now of At lanta, Ga, but until recently of Tampa, Florida.
Putnam patriot., 1929-04-18
WILD ORCHIDS"
 IS FASCINATING
Greta Carbo Vehicle Worthy of He,
 Great Picture Artistry

The eternal triangle. as it has been so often called, is with US again at the Bradley Theatre in 4 new and un- usual combination, revolving about Greta Garbo in one of the most DOW erful roles of the year. "Wild Or chids," the picture. bearing the Metro Goldwvn Mayer imprint. in which Miss Gnrbo appears to such advan- tage. can truly be described as one of the most fascinating films Of the sea- son. II will be screened here on Sun day and Monday
 Miss Garbo plays with feeling and distinction as the neglected wife Of an American business man who un- willingly drives her to the arms Of another and unloved man Lewis Stone. always a competent player. handles the husbands part with great skill, and Nils Asther. who seems one of the most promising of young lead ing men, does splendid work in the part of Javanese prince.
 Al the climax. which occurs during tiger hunt in the iungles. he brings his audience Co the height of sus- pense.
 Above all else it is Greta Garbo's fascinating beauty and extraordinary playing which make this film one of those cinematic offerings which one can not afford Co miss.
Putnam patriot., 1929-04-18
City News Notes

Joseph Tstresult of Main street spent Sunday in Webster.
 Miss Mary Younger is visiting her sister in Burlington, Vermont
 Miss Margaret Myers of North Ashford spent the weekend with Miss Elizabeth Winslow of Farrows street.
 Leo Pechie has returned to St. Thomas Seminary where he is & stu dent. after spending his vacation at his home.
 Mir. and Mrs. Daniel Dodge and Mrs. Dodge's brother of East Wood stock were guests one day last week of Mrs. E. T. Perrin.
 Miss Elizabeth Authier. a student at Becker's Business College in Wor- cester. spent the weekend with her parents, Mir. and Mrs. Fred Authier of Church street.
 Edward Laess, a student al the Bryant-Stratton Business College in Providence, spent the weekend as the guest of his parents, Mir. and Mrs. F. Lacas of Chapel street.
 Mrs. Frank slyc of Southbridge was operated on for appendicitis at the Day Kimball Hospital Thursday. Mrs. Slye was formerly Miss Phebe Franklin, local telephone operator
 Benjamin Alderman of Richmond gtreet and Mr. and Mrs. James Aframe and sons Philip. Abraham, and Jacob. of South Main street mo. tored to Phoenixville Sunday spend ing the day with friends.
 Mir. knd Mrs. John Jackson and family of Woodstock avenue enter tained at dinner Sunday. MT. and Mrs. Lewis Jackson and children of Hartford. Conn, Miss Lauretta Jack son of Southbridge, Mass, and Mrs. Wallace Johnson and children, Wor- cester.
 A Past Matrons' Association of Jes- samine Chapter No. 5S, O. E. S., was organized at Masonic club rooms on Friday evening. The officers elected were: President. Mrs Grace Bruce; vice president. Mrs. Lena Whipple; secretary-treasurer Mrs. Mary Ken yon; committee on bylaws, Mrs. Jes- sic Mcintyre. Miss Emma Roberts, Mrs. Edith Richardson.
Putnam patriot., 1929-04-18
RELIEF FROM CURSE
 OF CONSTIPATION

A Battle Creek physician sayA ~Constipation is responsible for more misery than any other cause"
 But immediate relief has been found. A tablet called Rexali Order lies has been discovered. This tablet attracts water from the system into ehe lazy, dry, evacuating bowel called ehe colon. The water loosens the dry food waste and causes a gentle, thorough, natural movement without forming a habit or ever increasing che dose.
 Stop suffering from constipation Chew a Rexall 0rderlie at night Next day bright. Get 2a for 25 cents sotay at the nearest Rexali Drug Store. WILLIS B. CARROLL
Putnam patriot., 1929-04-18
OPERATIONS THIS
 WEEK FOR APPENDICITIS

Three operations for appendicitis have been performed at the Day Kim bell Hospital the past week Miss Minnie Collelo. seventeen. of Moosup, was operated on Saturday; James Gil. more repair man of the Eastern Com neetlcut Power Company, was oper- atcd on Saturday night and an opera tion was performed on Cosmer Poe koskie, twcnty-four. employed by the Quinehaug Co. Danielson, Sunday. All
Putnam patriot., 1929-04-18
NEW HAVEN ROAD HAS
 5000 MILES OF TRAC.

More than 5.090 rifles of railrog track are operated by lhe new Hayel Railroad throughout its entire system 4 greater proportion oi this track : situated in Connecticut than lu al, other state This Is shown by sia .s tics In the latest report of lhe Con necucut Public Utilities Comm 0u Main road tuckage ou the New Hagei totals 2.1s.St miles A total of S5f.S miles is ltrted as second main track and i2G miles as third main track. h dustrial track along the line of th, New Haven totals 467.93 miles. am yard track and sidings other than in dnstrial spur track aggregate 1.6i6.9' miles. Exact mileage Of all kinds track is 5.37S.G2.
Putnam patriot., 1929-04-18
A Ys FARMER

There is a farmer who is Y's Enough to take his Els, And study nature with his Is, And think of what he C's. He hears the chatter of the Us As they each other T's: And sees that when tree D Ks II makes a home for B's. A pair of oxen he will Us, With many Flaws and G's," And their mistakes will he x Q's, While blowing for his P's. In raising crops he all X L's, And therefore little O's; And when he hoes his soil by spells He also soils his hoes.
 The Pathfinder.
Putnam patriot., 1929-04-18
ODD FELLOWS ENTERTAIN
 VISITORS WORK DECREE

The |. 0. Q. r. lodge of Central Village exemplided the first degree on @ class of candidates at the reg ular meeting O, Israel Putnam lodge of this city, Tuesday evening. Two of the candidates were brought ta Putnam by the Central Village lodge There were twenty-four numbers of Eureka Lodge of Pawtucket present During the good of the order there were impromptu remarks and refresh ments were served
Putnam patriot., 1929-04-18
Electric Safeguard

A fuse IS device designed to safe guard a wiring system and the lanps anu appliances attached to lt agnlns, an excessive amount of current. It's essential feature Is a link Of netal "hich melts ai comparatively low degree of heat When excessive cur rent passes through a wire. li becomes not. The fuse as well as the wire ia a part of The circuit and carries he current II more current than the circuit IS designed to transmit al. lempts io pass the fuse. the metal llnk IS heated and melis, thus breaking the circuit and stopping the flow of cur rent
Putnam patriot., 1929-04-18
Pomfret Landing

Mrs. Gladys Parker of Hartford ia visiting Mrs. Jennie P. White.
 Several from here attended the op- eretta at Putnam High school Friday evening.
 Miss Celia Brotkin attended the teachers meeting at the Center school Wednesday.
 Mrs. R. C. Hilton, Russell, For. dyce. Miss Florence Converse. Mrs. Roland Cartier and son John and Mr. and Mrs Walter Evans were in Hope, R. l., last Sunday.
 At the speaking and spelling contest in the Landing school Anna Shaviss received first honors in the speakix Walter Anderson second. They baA received the same honors in the speA. ing.
Putnam patriot., 1929-04-18
Carlen-Adams

Miss Dora L. Adams. 6. of Bridge street. and Joseph F. Carlen. go. of Fort Wright, N. Y.. were married in Webster last Friday evening by Rev. George r. Camp at the parsonage of the First Baptist church. The couple had previously filed marriage inten- tions and intended seeking the ser vice of a justice of the peace. When no justice could be located they de- cided Co be married by a clergyman. After they were married they re- turned to Putnam.
Putnam patriot., 1929-04-18
Getting Up Nights

If Bladder Weakness. Getting up Nights, Backache, Burning or ltehinl Sensation, leg or groin pains make yea feel old, tired. pepless, and worn out why not make the Cystex 4s HouI Test7 Don't give up. Get Cystex to day at any drug store. Put it to . 4s hour test Money back if you don't soon feel like new. full of pep. sleep well. with pains allcviated Try cys- s~x today. Only COG. W. B, CAR | ROLLS Drug Store,
Putnam patriot., 1929-04-18
Mrs. John F. Benton

Mrs. John E. Benton. eighty-eight, a sister of Frederick W. Seward of Putnam. died at her home in Guilford last Sunday She had made occasion al visits to Putnam. where she had a number of friends. Besides her broth CT in Putnam she leaves brother. 4. l.. Seward of Los Angeles, California. and two sisters, Mrs. Elizabeth Leete and Miss Kate l.. Seward of Guil- ford.
Putnam patriot., 1929-04-18
Mrs. Dwight Bosham

Mrs. Dwight Botham. sixty-seven. an old resident of the Abingdon section of the town of Pomfret. died at her home there Monday afternoon. She was born in Woodstock September l5. 1862. Besides her husband she leaves a sister, Mrs. Lillian Baker of Pom. fret. and brother. The funeral ser. vice was from the Abingdon Congre- gational church Thursday afternoon followed by burial in Pomfret ceme- fafsv
Putnam patriot., 1929-04-18
PUTNAM HAD l4 AUTO
 ACCIDENTS IN MARCH

Thirty-one persons killed and 6s5 injured in t.752 automobile acci- dents in the state in March, is the record announced by the state mo- tor vehicle department. This is an increase over year ago of nine deaths. twenty-three injuries and isS accidents. Putnam reported fourteen accidents during March.
Putnam patriot., 1929-04-18
CLEANUP WEEK

The people of Putnam. especially property owners, are asked to keep in mind that Clean-Up week begins Monday. April 29th. The highway department will cooperate, sending a team to collect rubbish through the west section of the city on Wednes- day and the east section on Thurs day. Refuse to be collected by the city team must be left near the curb.
Putnam patriot., 1929-04-18
ST. MARY's BOY SCOUTS
 PLAN CARNIVAL IN JUNE

St. Mary's Boz Scout troops are making elaborate preparations for a carnival which they will put on in June. Thousands of tickets have been printed and will be sold by mem bers O. the troops in advance of the carnival. The proceeds will go to defray current expenses incurred by the organization, one of the most active in the city.
Putnam patriot., 1929-04-18
PUPILS PRESENT PLAY

The pupils of the Putnam High School successfully presented their operetta, "The Gypsy Rover" in the school hall, Friday evening. The pro- duction was under the supervision cf Miss Ernestine Mitchell. instructor in music. The efforts of the cast were we'll received
Putnam patriot., 1929-04-18
WANT TO BE CITIZENS

Miss Marjorie Bradford, assistant clerk of the superior court, was in Willimantic, Saturday afternoon. to meet applicants for citizenship. Eight applicants petitioned for first papers and five received their second papers.
Putnam patriot., 1929-04-18
GAR CRASHES WINDOW

An automobile parked on Main street by a New York travelling man, Monday started down the incline near the Congregational church. eros sed the street and crashed into the window of the Self Service shoe store.
Putnam patriot., 1929-04-18
Mrs. Edward Lamondv


 Mrs. Julia Lamondy, wife of Ed ward Lamondy. for many years a resi- dent of Putnam. died suddenly Sun day evening at her home on Walnut street at the age of seventy-three years. Although not in good health for some time, her condition seemed t0 be improving. She had the evening meal with the family and appeared in her usual state of health. Shortly af- terward he was stricken and died be- fore the arrival of a doctor, who was summoned immediately.
 The funeral service was from the Baptist church Wednesday afternoon at two o'clock, Rev Henry F. Hodge Burial was in the Grove street cemetery.
 Mrs. Iamondy was born in Charl- ton. Mass, November 24, 1855, daugh- ter of Mir. and Mrs Frank Knight She was married to Mir. Lamondy in Dayville and soon afterward they re- moved to Putnam. where they have since resided. \ few years ago Mir and Mrs Lamondy observed the fif- tieth anniversary of their wedding.
 Besides her husband Mrs Lamomdy leaves five sons and three daughters. The sons are Byron. Clarence and Frank Lamondy of Putnam; George of Hyaunis, Mass, and Thomas of loraiune, Ohio The daughters. Mrs Elmer Shippee. Thompson; Mrs May Dyer and Miss Alfreda Lamondy of Putnam. Three brothers, Henry, Louis. and Frank Knight of Killingly, also survive
Putnam patriot., 1929-04-18
For a Hot Supper

Saltsea Clam Chowder makes a quick delicious meal for the whole family at small cost. Choice clans, vegetable, and seasonings. s.-Adv.
Putnam patriot., 1929-04-18

Lady of House-You say you feel fatigucd 1 can't understand that.
 Dusty Rhoades-It's hereditary. ma'am. Me father was the original tired business man.-The Pathfinder
Putnam patriot., 1929-04-18

"They never walk back when l take 'em out" brags the local under. taker.-The Pathfinder.
Putnam patriot., 1929-04-18
DEDICATION OF NEW PIPE ORGAN YOUNG MANS
 DREAM REALIZED

tcontInued Fron. Page onel
Putnam patriot., 1929-04-18

discourage the young musician. He decided he would himself create the opportunity.
The Washington times., 1929-09-04
Fight Flashes

At Boston--Jake Zeramby, Lynn,
won on a foul from Bruce Flowers,
New Rochelle, in the sixth round. ,
+ At Newark - Frank Montagna,
Madison heavyweight, knocked out
Frank Cowboy Willis, Tacoma, in
second round. Joe Christoff, Eliza
beth, and Tommie Blake, Newark,
fought six rounds to draw.
At New York-Sid Terris. New
York lightweight, and Pete Nebo,
Seminole Indian, fought 10 rounds
to a draw. Dominick Petrone. Har-
lem, knocked out Lou Moscowitz,
Bronx, in the tenth and final round.
Sailor Matty, Shenandoah, Pa, won
1O.round decision from Joe Salina,
Brooklyn.
At New York-Art de Champaline
defeated Jacinto Valdez in eight
rounds.
At Jersey City - Arthur Dekuh,
New York heavyweight, knocked
out Joe Boynton, Texas, in third
round.
At Poughkeepsie -- Matty Mario,
Staten Island, outpointed Bailly Al.
giers in 10 rounds.
The Washington times., 1929-09-04
Navy Will Reject
Plea to Meet
G. u Here

There is small hope that the
Georgetown-Navy football game at
Annapolis, Nd, ON November 8
will be shifted to the Clark Crit
fifth Stadium.
Admiral Samuel T. Robson,
superintendent of the u. s. Naval
Academy, today stated he had not
been advised that Georgetown
University wants the game trans,
ferred here.
He also intimated that he
would refuse the request, men,
tioning that the midshipmen leave
the grounds four times this foot.
ball season and another trip away
from the Academy Is unlikely.
The Washington times., 1929-09-04
SEM|F|NAL POLO
MATCH TODAY

WEsTBURY. N. Y, Sept. 4.-The
Roslyn and Hurricane fours meet
here today on international field in
the first semi-final match Of the
American Open Golf Championship.
On Saturday Tommy Hitchcock's
Sands Point outfit clashes with John
Hay Whitney's Greentree Quartet in
the remaining semi-final.
In today's match the second Of the
Anglo. American teams entered in
the tournament goes into action.
This is the Hurricanes, led by Laddie
Sanford, young American who annu.
ally brings a team over from Eng
land.
With him is Captain G. r. !.
ROark. British InterDatiOnalist;
j. Watson Webb. American In
ternatiOnalist. and Robert Straw.
bridge, jr., Of Philadelphia.
The RosIyn team was formed by
Harold Talbot, jr., and includes be.
sides Talbot, Gerald Balding, J.
Cheever CoWdin and H. w. Will
liams.
The Monty Waterbury Cup Tour
nament begins on Friday with East.
colt meeting Old Aiken.
The Washington times., 1929-09-04
California Girls Reach
Tennis Quarter Finals

PHILADELPHIA, Sept. 1.-Two
California girls. Evelyn Parsons, of
Palo Alto, and Helen NARROW of
Hollywood, are in the quarter
final round of the girls junior ma
tional lawn tennis championships
here today on the courts Of the
Philadelphia Cricket Club.
Together with Virginia Rice. Of
Boston, they lead the field which
is a round behind them. Sarah
Palfrey, the Boston girl who is
defending the girls championship ia
a round behind. but is expected to
have little trouble in reaching the
quarter-finals.
The Washington times., 1929-09-04

v =
In the feature match OF yester'
days contests Miss NuthaH and
Mrs. Phoebe Watson Vanquished
Clara Zinke and Ruth oexman'
holders of the Wesetrn doubles
crown. The English girls defeated
their opponents 6-2, 6-l.
In a singles tilt with Catherine
Wolf of indianapolis, who holds
the Illinois and Wisconsin State
titles. Mrs. Phyllis COvell found
some stiff competition but won
6-1, 60.
Shortly before the other member
of the English team, Mrs. Dorotny
Shepherd Barron, decisively whipped
Barbara Duffy Of Cleveland
81, 81.
Two exhibition matches followed
in which Edith Cross, of California
won from Clare zinke, 81, %.
The Washington times., 1929-09-04
NATIONAL LEAGUE

YESTERDAYS RESULTS
(NO games played.l
TODAY'S GAMES
Beat0B at New York.
Brooklyn at Philadelphia.
Pittsburgh at Cincinnati.
Chicago Rt %, L0uas,
The Washington times., 1929-09-04
TODXYS
STANDINGS
AMERICAN LEAGUE

Yesterdays RESULTS
WASHINGTON. 10; Boston. s.
Philadelphia. 10; New York, 2.
.' TODAY's GAMES
WASHINGTON at Boston.
st. Louis at Chicago.
Cleveland at Detroit.
(OnIy games Scheduled.)
The Washington times., 1929-09-04
Ladies' D. C. Pin Loop
Meets Tomorrow Night

The Ladies District Duckpin
League will hold it's annual meet
ing. tomorrow night at the Arcadia.
The session will start at g. o'clock.
Election of officers and other
business will be transacted for the
coming season.
The Washington times., 1929-09-04
Betty NuthaH and Coast
Girl Clash at Nets

CHICAGO Sept. betty Nuthal British net star, was to
meet Edith Cross of California today in what is regarded as
the match of the series being played here between mem
bers of the British Wgman Cup team and leading feminine
The Washington times., 1929-09-04
laps BEAT MICHIGAN

TOXIC. Sept. 4.-The Waseda
University baseball team defeated
the visiting University Of Michigan
nine by to 2. today.