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Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1929-03-14

A Chryslor sedan, owned and oper-
ated by Mrs. Howard ShirreHs, Gil
man street, burst into flames, Wed
nesday afternoon, just as the car
came to a stop in the yard of Silas
M. Wheeloek. Church street. Mrs.
Shirreffs and Mrs. Arthur Macdonald.
who was riding with her, jumped
from the smoke filled automobile just
az the flames enyeloped il. A call
was sent in for the FIRE department
and No. truck and the Hook and
Ladder truck responded. The blaze
was extinguished with chemicals.
Mrs. Shirreffs and Mrs. Macdonald
went 10 the Wheelock home 10 call
for Mrs. l.. Allen Averill. The ladies
we're to attend an afternoon bridge
party at the home Of Mrs. John Moss.
Just as the car was brought TO a stop
a volume Of smoke poured into the
car. The ladies opened the doors and
jumped out As they alighted they
found the under side Of the car burn
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1929-03-14
RfiCHAEL o'NEIL CARRIED DOWN LADDER FROM BURN
ING THIRD FLooR.-oLD STRUCTURE Quilted
BY FIRE SUNDAY MORNING.
Not Known How Blaze StartedPenty of Water and Good
Pressure.-Building Old Landmark.

During "a fire of unknown origin
that broke out shortly after half past
four o'clock Sunday morning in the
third story of the City Hotel South
Main street. Michael O'Neil was car
eied from room in the rear of the
third story Of the hotel and down a
ladder TO safety by members of the
fire department The old wooden
building became a total loss with dam
age estimated at over $4,000, partly
covered by insurance, and the fremen
worked in the early morning zero
weather To such effect that the fire
was confined to the hotel building al
though joined and surrounded by other
wooden structures
There were not many people in the
hotel. which is really lodging house,
as no meals are served there. When
the FIRE was discovered on the third
story all the roomers got out Of the
building except O'Neil. an employee of
the Eagle lunch cart Harold Kent,
one of the roomers at the hotel, went
to every room and aroused the oecu-
pants. He states that he pounded on
the door of 0'Neii's room but got no
response and thought that the man
was out.
Snatching few OF their personal
belongings the dodgers rushed dswn
the two flights Of stairs 10 South Main
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1929-03-14

George Nj. Coffin, receiver of the
First National Bank, ., bit anxious
as to the whereabouts and safety of
his son, Frank T. Coffyn, somewhere
in Mexico. Mr.. Coffin has written the
American counsel in Mexico City for
any possible information they may
have.
Mr.. Cohyn has long been interested
in aviation and it was in matters con-
corning the establishing an air mail
route in Mexico that he went to that
turbulent country When the Wright
Brothers began experimenting with
heavier than air machines, back in
1910, Mr.. Coffyn was one Of their six
or eight assistants and is one of two
now living, all the others having met
death from the air. At the outbreak
Of the World War he enlisted but on
account Of age he was assigned as an
instructor in aviation.
His father heard from him Feb
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1929-03-14
RESCUE L0DCER AS
CITY HOTEL IS DESTROYED
Couple Married In
Putnam SIS Years Ago

Mr.. and Mrs. William Whitney,
married in Putnam So years ago, OBJ
served their golden wedding anniver-
sary at their home in Ware. Mass,
last Friday Mr. Whitney is seventy
eight years old and Mrs. Whitney is
seventy-two. and both are enjoying
good health. Mr.. Whitney goes 20
his employment with the Otis Com
pany every day while his wife looks
out for the home.
The couple left Putnam, where Mr..
Whitney was employed by the Morse
Mills Company. forty-six years ago.
Mrs. Whitney is native of Wood
stock and Mr.. Whitney was born in
phoenixville.
Mr.. and Mrs. Whitney have three
children, DR.. Edward w. Whitney. as
sistant superintendent at the State
Hospital at Northampton; Louis j., in
business in Stoneham, and Miss Edith
A. Whitney, associated with his broth
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1929-03-14
IN APPRECIATION

As chief executive of the city,
and on behalf Of the Common
Council. officers and members Of
the Putnam fire department, and
of the citizens Of Putnam. wish
10 publicly express appreciation
for the kind thoughtfulness of the
Putnam branch of the Salvation
Army, the officers and members of
which served hot coffee and food
to the fremen during the City
Hotel fire last Sunday morning.
1t was zero weather: the fire de-
partment had TO cope with a seri-
Gus and threatening fire; the re
freshmen thus provided must
have done much TO stimulate and
encourage the men 10 their best
endeavors and help to make bear
able the trying situation under
which they labored. The act
was a voluntary one and one that
finds a response of gratitude and
appreciation in the hearts of the
people in this community.
CHARLES A. RICHARD,
Mayor.
Putnam. Conn, March IA, 1929.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1929-03-14
WOMEN ALIGHTFROM CAR
FOUND TO BE ON FIRE

ing briskly. Some men working near
by brought a shovel Mr. Shirrefs
was in front of the mill Of the Water
man Worsted Company, Of which he
is superintendent, and his attention
was attracted by the connection in
the Wheelock yard. lie ran 20 the
scene and shoveled dirt upon the
flames. A car owned by Mrs. Wheel
ock was backed out Of danger and
the fire truck summoned. The blaze
was partially under control when the
firemen arrived and they had little
trouble in putting the remaining fire
out with chemicals. The car was
badly damaged and was later towed
to garage. The ladies proceeded
to the afternoon bridge in Mrs. Mac
dOnald's car.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1929-03-14

street and safety During The prog
ress of the fire, mt time when it was
believed that no one was in the build
ing. or could not survive II they were,
window on the rear Of the hotel was
broken and the hose turned through
the break into the building Ii was
then that hremen on the south side Of
the hotel heard groaning They were
soon convinced that there was someone
IN the room where the window had
been broken. 4 short ladder was put
up 10 the second story. II was discov-
cred that the sound came from above.
A second ladder was put up. Harry
+. Morse, for many years a member
of No ! Company. climbed the ladder.
lie was just able 10 reach the window
sill He drew himself up and manage
ed 10 crawl into the room.
Dragged TO Window
When Fireman Morse entered the
room he saw man. who proved to be
O'Neil. lying on bed fully dressed,
including his overcoat O.Neil could
not be made 10 realize what the com-
motion was about and had to be drag
gcd to the window by the fireman.
In the meantime other firemen had
raised a longer ladder and down this
CONTINUED on Page Fiye)
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1929-03-14
MISS PARKE BRIDE
OF OLNEY BROTT
Thompson Man Married Satur-
day In Chapel of St. Paurs
Church, New Haven.-To
Live In West Hartford.

Miss Julia Floyd parke, daughter
of Mr.. and Mrs. Norman Hulick
rarke of Garden City. Long Island,
and Mr.. jeremiah Olney Brott. son
Of Mrs. George Brott Of Thompson
were married in New Haven on Sat
urday in the chapel Of St Paurs
church by the Rev. Howard Weir.
Miss Parke's only attendant was her
sister, Miss Elizabeth Parke, who was
maid of honor. Mr.. Paul Thomas
Gait Jr. OF Hartford was best man.
The bride was dressed in white MORE
with a cap Of old point lace. and
veil of tulle and princess lace caught
with orange blossoms. Her bouquet
was of swansonia, freesia and but
terfly roses. The maid of honor wore
beige eolored lace with horse-hair
hat to match. She carried a bouquet
Continued on Page Twelvel
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1929-03-14

Number 1904, one of the N. Y. N
n. g. II. Railroads new type of nam.
moth freight engines, weighing APP.
pToxiInaiely 255 tons, went off the
iron while crossing switch south OF
the freight depot, Wednesday eve
ming just before six o'clock. What
caused the accident is not known.
The engine was backing up when
Il suddenly began 10 jump. When
the eng 'neer brought it 10 a stop all
eight of the big driving wheels and
the four wheels of the pony trucks in
front were resting on the ties be-
tween the rails. II could not be
budged under its own power Some OF
the cross arms of the switch We're
bent out of shape as were the rails
Fortunately the engine was proceed.
ing over a side track and the main
line was not blocked. A wreckinp
crew was summoned to put the mon
ster, capable Of hauling over loo
loaded freight cars, back on the iron
Just after the accident happened
the engineer Of the locomotive wa.
heard to say that March 10 is hi.
unlucky day. A year ago March II
he was in a wreck and somewhat
hurt. He had in mind that Wednes
day was the 18th but thought he was
going to come through and beat the
link. Just then his engine jumped
the track. Next March -, he says he
will remain at home and let some
other engineer take his engine.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1929-03-14
Newton Man Purchases Entire
village Exclusive of Mill
and Farm
Purchase Price Around S62, $780,
Deeds Recorded

Edward J. Ball of Newton, Mass, is
now the owner of the village Of Me
chanicsville. The deeds of transfer
have been recorded in the town clerk S
osFee al Thompson. This substantl-
stes the exclusive story of the sale
carried in The Patriot last week. The
transfer does not include the mill nor,
4 d understood. the farm, long known
a. savles Farm, situated in West
Thompson. Approximately thirty
seven houses containing some ninety
,enements are included in this big real
estate deal. -
The transfer of title was made
through the Offices of Edwards 4 An
gel. prominent Providence attorneys.
and three deeds are included in the
title record.
The deeds cover many typewriter
nages. and the property is described in
numerous tracts and parcels. The
first deed is from the Guerin Mills. In
eorporated, of Woonsocket, as grantor,
10 Charles r. Cantrell of Boston, as
grantee. The instrument is war
ranty deed and the consideration men
toned is $40 and other valuable con-
sideration.
Mortgage Back
The second deed is a mortgage back
from the grantee, Cantrell, TO the
grantor, the Guerin Mills, Inc. The
consideration is $22,500.
The third deed is a warranty deed
from Cantrell TO Edward j. Ball Of
Newton, Mass, the consideration men
toned being $4,000, the deed setting
forth that the property Ia subject to
the S22,500 mortgage to the Guerin
Mills, Inc. II would appear from the
record that the purchase price is S62,-
500,
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1929-03-14
Putnam Merchants to Display
New Merchandise In Elks'
Hall Next Wednesday
Miss Van cleef win Talk on Lstess
Modes

The merchants of Putnam are so en-
Enthusiastically cooperating with the
Home Department of the Wipdham
County Farmers Association that ha
STYLE and Fabric Show 90 be he'd in
Elks' Hall, Main street. next Wcdnes-
day, will surpass expectations when
the project was FIRST undertaken. A
list Of the exhibitors viii be found in
full page advertisement in this is
sue.
The show Is being put on just before
Easter when men and women are in-
tercsted IN the new models for spring.
The clothes styles for both sexes viii
be seen in abundance at the show and
will include women's and mems wear
ING apparel from hats 20 shoes.
In addition there will be- exhibits Il
labor saving devices, electrical equip
ment. and foods Enthusiasm for the
undertaking has carried Il much fur-
Their than the modest affair first UNI
dertaken.
No Charge For Tickets
Because many visitors are autici-
pated il has been dec ded 10 limit the
admission 10 ticket holders. Tickets
may be- obtained without charge az The
Office of the association in Union Block
or from local leaders in any Of the ur-
rounding towns.
The show is a elimination OF The
countrywide clothing project of tho
Associations Home Department Many
meetings and sewing classes have been
held during the winter. The purpose
Is 10 provide a way for the people to
become acquainted with the latest
style, including cut, material, color.
and style of garments.
The doors viii open in the afternoon
at one O'Clock. At two o'clock Miss
Ellen NanCleef, clothing specialist at
Storrs. will give brief talk on STYLES,
colors and materials. The talk viii be
illustrated by living models.
At eight o'clock in the evening Miss
Van Cleef will be present again, stress
ing styles for men.
One room is to be given entirely TO
the display of yard goods, shoes, mil
linery. accessories beauty creams, la
Dor saving devices, electric equipment,
etc. The public is invited and admis-
sion Is free. Nothing will be sold but,
as already stated, tickets, for which
there is no charge, must be secured in
advance.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1929-03-14
C. C. TALBOT UNDERCOES
OPERATION AT ST. VINCENT'S

Chauncey c. Talbot of the Putnam
News Company was operated on at st.
Vincents Hospital, Worcester, Wed
nesday morning for hernia. The sur
geons also removed his appendix. Word
has been received that Mr.. Talbot
stood the shock of the operation well
and that his condition is favorable for
q quick recovery.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1929-03-14
SEEKS INFORMATION
OF SON NOW IN MEXICO

ruary 18th and 22nd. Since that no
word has been received He had flown
from Mexiealli to Mazatlan. distance
Of $50 miles, in II hours. From
there he went on mule back up into a
mining section and had returned on
mule back 10 San Ignaeio from where
he was TO have flown 10 Mazatlan and,
after a hunting trip with a Mexican
senator, they were to have flown to
Mexico City.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1929-03-14
EDWARD ]. BALL NOW
OWNS MECHANICSVILLE

The situation in Meehanicsville
therefore appears TO be that the pow
er privilege is owned by the Eastern
Connecticut Power Company, the mill
by the Guerin Mills, Inc, and the vii
lage by Z. j. Ball Of Newton.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1929-03-14
A. the weekly whi., Of the Putnam

Al the weekly whist OF the Putnam
Council Of Catholic Women held
Tuesday afternoon seven tables were
played, Mrs. Armand Montville and
Mrs. Lionel Charron being the host
esses. A guest prize was awarded TO
Mrs. Earl Wood of Danielson, while
the first prize went to Miss Beatrice
Menard. the second TO Mrs. Arthur
Renshaw and the third 70 Mrs. Henry
Gagne. The hostesscs next week VIII
be Mrs. Shea and Mrs. Vadnais.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1929-03-14

Miss Esther Welles entertained
over the weekend her brother, Prof.
Bradford Welles, and wife Of New
Haven. Professor Welles is an in
structor OF Latin and Greek in Yale
College.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1929-03-14
Spring Fashion Show
At Bradley March 22

In addition to the regular perform
ance at the Bradley Theatre Friday
evening. March 22nd, Wartell's Sam
pie Shop. Main street, will put on a
Spring Fashion Show, both afternoon
and evening. Six models will take
part to demonstrate the new styles in
dresses. coats, furs and millinery
stocked By Wartells The shoes worn
by the models will be from Lizotte's
Smart Shop, while there will be a spe-
c,al stage setting with furniture from
A. Gilman & Company. This effort on
the part Of the local concern viii be
appreciated by the ladies of Putnam
and surrounding towns. II is assured
that the gowns shown will be the very
latest models and materials. The
same applies 10 all garments and mil
linery that will be displayed.
The display Of flowers will be fur
nished by Florist o. K. Hermanson.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1929-03-14

Robins have been seen in various
parts Of the city and surrounding
country. A number Of people have
called The Patriot TO say that tho
birds Of spring are here.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1929-03-14

MIR. and Mrs. William Johe of Mill
street and son Dona of Woonsocket
were in Worcester Friday attending
the funeral Of Mrs. Joseph Cartier, a
relative.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1929-03-14
LOCOMOTIVE OFF IRON
Is JINX FOR ENGINEER

Rev. James F. English spent Tues.
day in Hartford.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1929-03-14

Miss Dorothy Lsrehar, a graduate
Of the Hartford Hospital, has joined
the staff at the Day Kimball Hospital.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-10-10
MEMBERS WANTED
BY CITIZENS GROUP
Michigan Park Association Begins
Extensive Drive to Increase
Rolls.

Anxious to double the membership
during the next two weeks. members of
the Michigan Park Citizens Association
today instituted an intensive drive. The
campaign was decided on last night at
a meeting of the organization in the
headquarters, at 1912 Twelfth street
northeast. Thomas G. Walsh was
chosen as chairman of a committee to
solicit the new members.
The organization also went on record
as favoring installation of traflc sig
nal light at Twelfth and Monroe streets
northeast where there have been sew
eraI accidents recently. Steps also were
taken to have stop sign placed at
Michigan avenue and Twelfth street
northeast and have policeman as
signed to this intersection to aid chill
dren to cross In safety.
Decisiorf was reached to resume a
movement intended to result in the es-
adjustment of branch public library
In the community.
The association approved proposal
to have the washington Railway g.
Electric Co. move street car and bus
stops from the northeast corner Of
Fourth street and Rhode Island ave-
nue. northeast in order to facilitate the
movement of traf1c.
Plans were made to urge District Of
ficials to pave Randolph street between
Thirteenth and Fourteenth streets
northeast and Thirteenth place between
Randolph street and Michigan avenue, =
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-10-10

to $50 per square foot, while the rates
on residential sites on q number Of the
city's finest residential sections range
from SITS to $11 per square foot; and
that assessments on the sites of apart
ment houses on lower Sixteenth street
range from $40 to $40 per square foot,
while those on apartments In other Sec
tions range from $1.e5 to $40 per square
foot.
These statistics, taken from official
assessment records for the current year,
bring into consideration the types of
development on lower Sixteenth street
In recent years.
The study reveals that in the past
six years or more there have been no
new residences built on Sixteenth street
between H street and Scott Circle. In
the past six years on the other hand,
the Carlton and the Hay adams Hotels
were erected; an addition was built to
the Offices Of the American Tree Asso-
citation, and former residence at HOB
Sixteenth street was converted into an
apartment house.
Also, in 1922 the Greenbriar Apart
ments we're completed. Between 1920
and 1924 the Presidential Apartments,
the Jefferson Apartments. the Mar
Unique and an apartment structure
at 1915 Sixteenth street were erected.
Standing on this section of Sixteenth
street now, according to "a survey made
for The Star by Alton L. Wells, an as
sociate Of Story & Co., are the follow
ing:
One church, one parish house, five
hotels, eight apartment houses; two
business, houses, that of the Radcliffe
Chautauqua system and the. William
King Coal Co..: one Office building. II
residences occupied by their owners. is
residences rented out by their owners,
seven vacant houses and the following
organization homes: Sigma Alpha Ep-
silon, National Geographic Society,
Nature Magazine, District of Columbia
Chapter of the American Red Cross,
the unoccupied Russian embassy, the
Racquet Club, the National Education
Association and the National Society
of the Sons of the American Revolu-
ton.
OF the II dwellings occupied by their
owners, seven Of them are used by doc
tors for. Office purposes and residences.
OF these 81 properties. "a are hotels,
apartments or organization homes,
leaving 80 occupied as residences. Six
teen Of these are rented out by their
owners. ttt
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-10-10

| conflict Of coming restrictions and high
assessments.
Z AS stated above, the assessment on
the Dewey property is $40 per square
foot. The property Immediately to the
west, on the same side of K street, has
AN assessed valuation of $3.50 per
square foot. The next property to the
west has an assessment of $17.40 per
square foot 7 All three properties are
! in the residential zone since they come
within 100 feet Of Sixteenth street.
! The properties farther to the west on
| the north side of K street between Six
! tenth and Seventeenth streets. how
| ever, are zoIied first commercial and
have q height limit of Ito feet.
The first property to the west of Mrs.
Dewey'S home in this commercial area
! has an assessed valuation OF $3.50 per
/ square foot. The next has an assessed
valuation Of $12.25 per square foot This
is the low point, being near the center
of the block, between the two intersec-
| tions.
The next property to the west has an
assessed valuation of $13.25 per square
foot. The next is also $l3.25; the next,
| SIG; the next, $3.50, and the next
| property, occupied by q fire engine
house. is SIS. The headquarters build
ing of the Young Women's Christian
Association. standing on the northeast
corner of Seventeenth and K streets.
has an assessed valuation Of $22 per
| square foot.
The south side of X street between
Sixteenth and Seventeenth streets pre-
sents approximately the same picture.
Another Illustration.
The same general illustration of the
application of the corner lot assessment
plan, as opposed to the inside lot rates,
| is seen on K street in the block east Of
! Sixteenth street.
/ On the northeast corner of Sixteenth
and K streets stands the residence
owned by Senator Frederick Hale of
Maine, who also was listed among Pc
titionerS two and one-half years ago
| in the Sixteenth street case. This
property has an assessed valuation Of
! $25 per square foot for the land This
property, Of course, Is in the residential
area
The lot Immediately to the east. in
the first commercial classification, by
order of the Zoning Commission last
January, has an assessed valuation of
east Of this, also in the commercial
zone, has an assessed valuation of SIC
per square foot.
The next lot to the east, alse zorled
first commercial, 110-foot height, has an
assessed valuation of $3.50 per square
foot and the lot on the northwest cor
ner of Fifteenth and K streets, on
which stands the Investment Building,
has current year assessed valuation of
SIS per square foot.
The Stars study has revealed that
assessments on the siteSsof dwellings on
lower Sixteenth street range from 81