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Putnam patriot., 1929-07-03
East Woodstock


 Miss Eleanor Lindeman is attend ing summer school at Clark uaiver- sity, Worcester.
 Mrs. Harry Cady recently enter tained her mother and brother from Hubbardston, Mass.
 Mrs. N. T. White Of East Brook field, Mass. spent the weekend with her son, William White. and family.
 Mrs. Charles II. May. Mir. and Mrs. Clovis Carpenter and two daughters. all of Worcester, spent Sunday in town.
 Mir Goulding. superintendent of the Saltwater Worsted Co.,, had as guests last week his mother and brother from Providence.
 Miss Louise Lindeman of Morris Plains, N. f., arrived home Saturday for the summer. She was accompan- jed by her fiancee, Albert Landers, en- gagged in Y. NJ. C. A. work in Brook lyn, N. Y. He spent the weekend.
 Mir and Mrs. Richard Patterson and little son David leave this week for Virginia. where the former has d position in the new mill recently erect ed by the Saltwater Worsted Co. MT Patterson has been the boss loom fixer during his stay here.
 Frank Thompson, Mir. and Mrs Milton Thompson and Wallace Thomp- son. all of Worcester, were guests of c. A. Wetherell on Sunday, bringing home Miss Constance Wetherell. who attended the graduation of her cousin Wallace last week.
 Recent callers at MT. and Mrs. Jo- seph Spencer's were Mrs. Wood and friends of Southbridge, Ernest Corbin and wife of Sturbridge, Mass. Mrs. Charles Fairbanks and daughter, Mrs. Searles, of Quinebaug. Mrs. r. A. Jordan and Miss Converse.
 Alan Upham leaves Wednesday for several weeks outing in the White Mountains. Others in the party are Mr. Steward a teacher at Harvard; C. F.. Wetherbee, curator at Grey's Herbarium, Harvard, and another pro lessor in the college. They will de- vote most of their time collecting spe- cies of orchids.
 The regular meeting of the Wood stock League of Women Voters was held last week Wednesday with Mrs. NJ. T. Dartt in Quinebaug. the attend ance being over thirty. Mrs. William Jennings led the discussion on Have Women Made Good in Public Office ] She was assisted by several of the members and a general discussion fol- ! lowed. At the close of the meeting l the hostess served tea and cookies. A very enjoyable yesper service was held in the Congregational church at four o'clock Sunday afternoon, 100 or more attending. Walter Dodge, or ganist. of Putnam, gave several fine selections on the organ. Max Marcy played a baritone solo, accompanied by Mir. Dodge. Prayer was offered by Rev. II. D. Baker. In the audience were people from Worcester, Quine- baug. Putnam, Putnam Heights, East ford. and the several parishes of the town.
 The annual bushes meeting of the Ladies Benevolent Society was held in the chapel last Thursday afternoon. Following reports the officers were elected. President, Mrs. l.. II. Linde- man: vice-president, Mrs. A. H. Hib- hard; secretary treasurer, Mrs. Ever ett May. Missionary committee, Mrs. J. $. May, Mrs. H. D. Baker, Mrs. F.. K. Pike. Social committee, Miss Eth el upham, Mrs. Wendell Bosworth, Miss Mildred May. House committee, Mrs. ]. F. Child, chairman.
 The annual meeting of the Wood. stock Auxiliary of the Woman's Board of the Day Kimball Hospital was held
Putnam patriot., 1929-07-03

lege is home for part of the summer with her parents, Mir. and Mrs. Sam uel Cross.
 Mrs. Chester Wilcox has arrived in Woodstock to spend the summer with her son and wife, MT. and Mrs. Flu gene Wilcox.
 The Misses Blanche and Annie Shppey, Herbert Shippey and Mrs Frank Shippey motored through the Berkshires, Sunday.
 Miss Dorothy Lillibridge, daughter of Mrs. Charles Spalding. has finished a successful year at private busi- ness school in Providence.
 Miss Maud Healey has finished am other years teaching at Bridgeport and plans to spend some of her vaea- ton at home in Woodstock,
 Woodstock has lost auother leading citizen in the passing away of Dr, George P. Perley at the Day kinnbaii Hospital last Friday evening, June 2Sth. Funeral services were conduct ed from his home on Woodstock Street Monday afternoon. and Rev. Henry Baker oiliciated. Mrs. Perley and daughter, Miss Helen, survive him.
Putnam patriot., 1929-07-03

A motorist was held up by traffic policeman. Whats your name?" demanded the cop.
 Abraham O'Brien Goldberg" re- piled the man.
 What's the O'Brien for?" asked the officer.
 "For protection" returned Abra- ham.-The Pathfinder.
Putnam patriot., 1929-07-03

Claudio-Let me shake your hand, old fellow. This is the happiest day of your life.
 Benedict-You're too previous I'm not to be married until tomor- row.
 Claudio-That's what l say. This is the happiest day of your life.- The Pathfinder.
Putnam patriot., 1929-07-03

Tn a stoe store at Memphis the boss saw Swedish clerk throw pair of brand new shoes in the waste basket. What's the idea of throw ing those shoes away?" he asked, in- dignantly.
 "Then bane no gude," replied the clerk. T try them on six fellers and they don't fit anyone. "-The Path finder
 MacPhearson-What is that Eng lishman laughing about so hardY
 MaeDougal-He read q joke m London Punch forty years ago and has just seen the point.--The Path finder.
Putnam patriot., 1929-07-03

The story of an East Side kid who always wanted to be a detective. See and hear how he got his chance by playing the part of a Dummy. It's just full of snappy dialog and sparkling hu- nor.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-12-03
Continued from page u

tContlnued from page ID
ing s2S6, 1921; sSo.74s.24 to grad
ing, paving and structures on high
way 100. the Point Isabel road,
grading. paving and structures
amounting to s63,s97.44; the state
aid going for the grading and
structures; no aid has been given
on the paving. which amounts to
1901, s50.s1.
Out Of the sl,5Oo.OOO protection
bonds the share received by this
precinct has been negligible, Judge
Dancy said.
1T Is simply a matter Of COM
mon justice that this road should
be paved at an early date. by coun-
ty wide funds, II state aid Is not
available" he declared. Regard
less Of how we do it. the road
should not be charged to the pre-
cinct except as to its percentage
countrywide. We can go on with
the work. and even if there never
is a port. we have another chance
at state aid. II the Sterling bond
plan is adopted, as this is a stats
highway"
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-12-03
Demurrer Filed In
Suit Against Tunney

BRIDGEPORT. Conn. Dec. PIP
Frank l.. Wilder Of this city today
set at rest umorS of withdrawal
Of a $4,000 breach Of promise
suit brought by Katherine King
Fogarty Of New York City and Fort
Worth. Tex. against James j.
Gene Tunney, retired heavy
weight boxing champion. when he
filed a demurrer III superior court
in behalf of his client.
Wilder demurred TO a cross-com-
plant Of malicious prosecution en-
tered in behalf Of counsel cor Tun-
ney. The cross complaint is based
upon allegations that she at one
time signed releases for any claims
she might have against Tunney and
that In bringing the present action
she violated the terms Of those re-
leases.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-12-03
SUMMARY

Since Saturday morning weather
conditions throughout the United
States have changed in rapid sue
cession from unseasonably cold 10
moderately mild and back TO Seve-
rely cold again for the aso over
the greater portion Of the country.
Sub-zero temperatures reached
south--rd to Denver. Colo. this
morning and freezing temperatures
southwark well into Texas and the
middle Gulf states Light TO heavy
precipitation was fairly general with
in the last "a hours throughout the
Mississippi and Ohio valleys, the
region OF the Great Lakes. and n
portions Of the southeastern states.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-12-03
VALLEY GRID
FANS OILINC
Sand
Four Thousand May
Make Hegira To
Title Bout

Following earlier reports here to-
day that the approaching game
between the Brownsville Eagles and
yellow Jackets Of Port Arthur viii
be played at Houston Saturday
Brownsville eyes today egan to
turn toward the Bayou City and
Rice field.
There the championship of South
Texas will be decided in what prom
Uses 10 be a battle royal. and pre-
sent plans Of followers OF the
Eagles seem to be present them
selves in full force to root for the
local eleven.
One Of the first official nnoun-
cements came from the chamber
OF commerce when 1t decided to
meet the expenses Of the American
Legion rum corps.
Then on the heels or this came
the announcement from the rail-
way companies that special trains
would be run, not only for the
student body. but for fandom Of
the city in gen raj. 1t Is now ex-
pccted that at least 10000 will
swarm Rice field for the engage
ment and Brownsville. and the VAL
ley. 10 row Gems, viii furnish at
least 1000 or that number.
Earlier in the day the matter Of
special trains was merely a mat
ter Of form, bl as the day wore
on and interest in the occasion be-
gan to flare. il now seems that
both the trains Of the Missouri
and Southern Pacific will be filled
10 capacity. They viii leave Fri
day night and return Immediately
after the game.
Besides the two train specials
automobile parties are being form
ed end 1t is already assured that
when the kickoff comes the Brown
and Gold will be ~flauntin- in an
almost solid array.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-12-03

With both the Southern Pacific
and Missouri Pacific offering spe-
cial rates to the bi-district game
between Brownsville Eagles and
Port Arthur, and the American
Legion bugle and drum corps ac-
companying the party. the Browns
vile team should have strong sup
port.
The Missouri Pacific Is offering
a rate of $3.50 round trip. leaving
here Friday evening. and returning
Saturday evening. This rate Is con-
tingent on a crowd of 100. The
Southern Pacific will give round
trip rates OF S7.45. leaving either
Thursday or Friday. The Missouri
Pacific Is also TO give a special week
end game rate or $40. leaving Fri
day evening. the return limit Sun
day evening.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-12-03
STOCKS

NEW YCl-h. Dee. 3-P-Further
i~rregularity developed al the open
ing Of today's stock market with
most Or recent leaders showing
only fractional changes. Atkinson
ana May department stores each
advanced , points. and Warren
Bros. ] ga. Early gains Of a point
or SO we're recorded BY u. S. steel.
Radia, International telephone ana
Intern1l cnal Harvester. General
Electric dropped ? ID points and
Public Service Of New Jersey /.
The market turned upward soon
after the opening when strong KY
ing support appeared in q selected
list of tobacco. railroad, public utili-
ty. steel and chemical shares.
Columbianncarbon, General Elec-
trio and Johns Manville quickly re-
covered early losses OF 2 to 2 ID
points. and moved higher. Auburn
Auto ran up 8 points, j. I. Case g..
Kansas City Southern 3 "a and
Coca Cola 3 IL.
American Can. Wabash. North
American Co.. Standard Gas. Elee-
trio. Missouri Pacific Common. Lig-
gett a. Myers. Columbia Gas and
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-12-03
NORTHER TAKES
TOLL IN TEXAS
CBy The Associated Press)

The second cold snap within half
a-dozen days pushed into Texas to-
day with at least two points report
ing mercuries several points below
freezing.
Early this morning. Amarillo cit
liens saw q reading of Is degrees ON
the temperature indicators. one cs
the coolest Of the season. At Wichita
Falls the mercury slid to % degrees
Just after midnight, while at Dallas
1t stood just two degrees above
freezing.
One automobile accident in which
there were two fatalities, and a near
serious airplane accident were attri-
buted TO the weather.
Two Dallas hunters we're killed
near Mckinney when their car skid
ded on q pavement made wet by the
rain and overturned on a concrete
bridge. AT Temple an airmal pilot
brushed ver a windmill or a house
top while flying low TO get his bear
ings In a fog, Wrecking his landing
gear, and then landed IN a farmers
yard, escaping injury.
"A slow misting rain was general
over northeast Texas yesterday. Bor-
ger reported now and sunshine at
the same time, and in sunny San
Antonio, q norther was blowing.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-12-03

MONROE. La. Dec. 1924
special session OF the grand jury IS
to meet on December 4 at Rayville
to investigate the case OF Henry
Wilson. negro. ~. held here after
alleged criminal assault on a young
white woman Saturday in Richland
Parish.
The victim alighted from a train
in Rayville, and when relatives were
not at the station TO meet her she
looked about to find someone 10
carry her valise to the home OF her
parents four miles from Rayville.
The negro offered his services.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-12-03
NEW ORLEANS COTTON

NEW ORLEANS, Dec. 3-tPl-
Owing TO lower cables than due,
the cotton market had a quiet, but
easier. opening. and first trades
showed losses Of 8 10 5 points. In
the absence OF sustained support,
prices continued 10 decline until
January traded at 1T.12, March at
17.40 and May to 17.65, or ) to r
points under yesterdays close.
Towards the end Of the first hour
the market rallied somwhat. recover
ing 4 to s points from the lows on q
rather bulliSh crop report by a
private authority, making the crop
l4S69,O 900 Bales.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-12-03
SPECIAL JURY TO PROBE
NEGROES ATTACK ON GIRL

The attack occurred ln a wooded
sectica half way to their destination
as the pair walked along the road.
The victim then made her way M
the plantation or her parents. Her
clothing was torn. and there was a
wound on her arm caused by IA knife
held in wilson's hand 70 threaten
the girl.
The negro was arrested YESTERDAY
at his home In Rayville from a des-
criptica furnished by the girl. He
fatty denied his guilt.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-12-03
New Ambassador To
France Sworn In

WASHINGTON. Dec. 2-lPI-
Walter E. Edge. former senior SEN
ator from New Jersey. was sworn
in today as Ambassador to France
at the State department. The oath
was administered by Miles Shand,
also a resident Of New Jersey and
former chief Of the appointment
division. The Ambassador will sail
Dec. 8 on the steamship lie dc
France.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-12-03
Funeral Services
For Shot Victim

Funeral services for Casamiro Sal
AGAR. Ranchito resident, who was
killed by accidental gun shot Sun
day morning. were To be held from
bis homs Monday afternoon.
About li:30 a. m. he told his
family he was 9 ing to shoot a
coyote. Several moments later a
shot rang out and they found his
body nearby with a bullet wound
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-12-03
RULING CLEARS HUBBY
OF UNKNOWN DEBTS OF WIFE

due on a fur coat and fox scarf
brought by his wife. Mrs. Bertha
HuddlesIon. Huddlestca commended
he gave his wife an ample personal
allowance of SIS monthly. and be-
fore a municipal court which gave a
verdict in his favor said he had not
authorized her TO purchase the coat
ana scarf and had instructed her ID
limit her Expenditures to the allow
ance.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-12-03

near the heart. The bullet was
from n S8 calibre rifle. "
Jose Sanosa. justice Of the Peace
at Los Indl0s. rendered IN verdicE
or death by accidental gun shot.
Sheriff Frank Brown, Deputy
Sheriff r.. Cava: ;s, ir., and Deputy
Constable Alfonso Gomez Investigate
ed the circumstances surrounding
the shooting but found nothing
suspicious.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-12-03

COPENHAGEN. - Up - Burgo-
master Roper has followed the ex-
ample of executives Of other large
cities and started an anti-noise
crusade. He has asked the city
council 10 ban Photographs. radio
loudspeakers and yelling street VEN
doris.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-12-03
CARD OF THANKS

We want to thank our friend
for the many kindnesSes shown u
and for the beautiful floral offer
Ings received during the sic.nes:
and death Of our Mother. Mrs
Elizabeth Slavitchek. Miss Bertha
Slavitchek, Harry Slavitchsk.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-12-03

WASHINGTON, Dec. 2-tP-A
husband was not responsible for
debts contracted BY his wife CT his
credit without MS knowledge BIZ 4
decision OF the district or Columbia
court Of appeals to-day III q case in
voivirg Representative Gee. HrdG!e-
stOn Of Alabama. N
The representative had been sued
b. the Saks Fur company for S245.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-12-03
Today'S Markets

General Asphalt were among issues
ID show early gains OF ? points
or more.
y. S. Steel Common. American g.
Foreign Power, Anaconda. Erie.
Missouri Pacific Preferred and
American tobacco 3 extended their
initial gains to more than a point
each before the end o fthe first
half hour.
Foreign exchanges opened firm
with sterling unchanged at S4.88
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-12-03

First figure lowest temperature
last night; second. highest tempera-
ture yesterday; third. wind velocity
at 8 a. m; fourth, precipitation IN
last "a hours.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-12-03
Ha IT, Min ute
Interviews

MRS. II. B. ANDREAS, Of the
Oriental Rug Shop: The tourist
season has been a little late in
starting this year. but we are look
ing forward to an even bigger sea-
son than usual. The real season
doesn't really start until after
Christmas, any way"
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-12-03
City Briefs

Committee Meeting The execu-
tive committee OF the Business and
Professional Women's club IS 10
have a meeting Tuesday evening
az 1880 ID. m. Wi Mrs. Francis
Chaplin, Nebraska apartments.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-12-03

IDEAL BEAUTY PARLOR. under
new management. Will give Nestle
Circuline permanent wave with
test curl for $3.50. Ideal special per-
manent wave, for $500. Expert fin
ger waving and m~anicuring. Mrs.
Matte Younkman, Manager.-Avd.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-12-03

JOHN c. TANNING, manager at
the Capitol theater: "Publix. who
have purchased the Capitol, Texas.
and Queen, are trying 10 put the
personal touch into their manage
ment, and really understand the
conditions in each community.
With the backing and cooperation
they are giving, we ought to have
real show houses here
JOE CALDERONI. Calderoni
drug store: II think that the in
tracoastal canals would be a won
derful thing for Brownsville and
the Valley. in fact. the extension
OF this channel TO the Rio Grande
would be n of the best things
which could happ-l for US. MIL
lions Of dollars could be saved on
freight rates. and 1t would affect
every line OF business"
X. c. BUCKLEY, just back from
q trip to Mexico = Cy by air: "One
Of the big surprises is to see houses
and farms perched on almost cry
one OF the mountain tops. or
course, the line c3es not pass ,ver
the highest .-eaks, but sJme OF the
residences are at an altitude OF at
least 5000 feet. II some of these
people who 60 to Florida and CAL
ifornia knew the sights in Mexico.
the passenger lines would have tc
put on half dozen planes a day."
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-12-03

Three Passeng rss-Three pasSen-
gers went down to Tampico on the
Mexican aviation company plane
Monday morning. "A. q. Mc1,eigue,
OF Montreal. Canada. -. j.. Kelley,
and H. f. Drala were on the list.
Kelley Is the son Of the manager
OF the Globe Petroleum company.
and Dralle Is an executive Of the
Westinghouse company, rittSburg,
Pa.
The Washington times., 1929-01-29
PROBE
ENDED

Investigations by the Bureau of
Efficiency into the s0-odd activities
of the District Government have
been practically completed. Herbert
b. Brown, director of the bureau.
today wrote Ernest w. Gibson, Of
Vermont, chairman of the Gibson
subcommittee of the House District
Committee.
Brown informed Gibson that re.
ports would be ready soon on sur.
veys Of trees and parking, building
inspection, city refuse and the SUR
face division.
Surveys not yet completed deal
with the police and fire depart.
menta. the corporation counsel's
office. the disbursing clerks office
the water. sewer and electrical de.
partmef1ts and the Public Utilities
Commission.
Gibson said he was particularly
interested In an investigation OF
the utilities commission, and II anx-
ious to learn what the Bureau Of
Efficiency survey has discovered in
that office.
The Washington times., 1929-01-29
COPS RAP CUT
IN ALLOWANCE

Earnest protest against the re-
ductlon Of maintenance allowances
for mounted members Of the Police
Department, proposed IN the Dis
trict appropriation bill, ID made in
public statement BY Milton -.
Smith, president Of the Policemen's 8
Association, today.
The statement contends that II
is impossible for q policeman a..
signed to horse.lmOunted duty to
buy his animal, and to take care OF
It for g year, within the limits Of
$3.50. the proposed allowance under
the terms Of the bill. Smith urges
that SITS should be allowed Tor. pIIr.
chase Of a horse, and $3.50 q year
for maintenance.
Police assigned to bicycle or mo-
torcycle duty will be Ia 4 serious
predicament, II the bin II not re.
vised. the statement points out. The
allowances for the wheelmen and
for those using automobiles are en-.
tirely too low, 1t II urged.
"The men on the force have been
looking forward to better working
conditions and salaries" Smith De.
clares. .'This bill reduces incomes
Of 4 number, of men ana II very
diseourakine to the entire force It
viii certainly have q bad effect on
the men as q whole II not cor
rected.''s s',..
1t H.. indicated. that the, Police
mems Association win make strong
representations as to this condition
when allowed to testify by the Dis.
trict suhoomunittee of the Senate
Appropriations Committee.
The Washington times., 1929-01-29
POSLAM HEALS
QUICKLY, IT'S 50
CONCENTRATED

Poslam is so full Of gentle, heal.
ing medication that it begins to
ACT the minute it touches any sick
skin. itching stops instantly. erlp.
tions vanish. and soon the skin is
clear and healthy again. ANYONE
can afford skin health because Pos.
lam costs but soc. at all druggists.
sCsIss Es:s. e Is ss;''''s'' ~
asa VI 81 Street
hien Yat CITY
The Washington times., 1929-01-29
G. c. Williams Addresses
COIOred Oldest In City

Garnet G. williams, supePinten-
dent of the colored divisions of the
public schools, addressed the Col.
Ored Association Of Oldest Inhabi-
tants at the Twelfth Street branch
AZ the Y, M. G. Al. last night, on
Problems of School and Commun-
ity."
a round table discussion Of the
proposal of the establishment of
q c0icred elementary school in the
present Business High School build.
Ing q character !. education' cation e the the
recrsational facilities cf the col.
ored schools. followed williams
speech. samuel w. watson, pre-
sided at the meeting.
The Washington times., 1929-01-29
To TRY
NOVEL PLAN

BERLIN, Jan 30 1.N.sl.-The
Association of Berlin Artists, which
exhibits in the "Kuenstelerhaus. :
has tried out for the first time
with marked success a novel plan
for aiding young artists.
The pictures exhibited bear no
price-tag. Visitors can make an
offer for any picture they desire.
and this offer is communicated to
the artist. II he be willing to sell
at the figure offered, the price u
affixed to the picture. Until the
end Of the exhibition any prospac-
tive buyer can make higher bid.
The association reports that as
a result OF the plan at least 90
pictures were sold that would not
have been sold under the former
fixed price system. Future exhibi.
tioris will be conducted along the
same lines.