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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-08-06


to "call of any further investigation in
the matter" ! conferred with the
United States attorney and, learning
the nature of the evidence, advised the
Attorney General that the United States
attorney could not be- in good con-
science, requested to withdraw from the
case without himself becoming an &C
complete in suppressing a crime. The
Attorney General agreed. The grand
Jury investigation proceeded. There was
no trial. because the defendant pleaded
guilty and quietly went to jail.
Philadelphia for many years has been
known as a center Of the Illicit alsohol
ring. Consequently liquor cases there
play a very big part In city politics.
A number of whisky and alcohol dis
tillers organized several companies with
interlocking directories. Well known
State and national politicians assisted
these five interlocking corporations to
acquire permits. One day two inspec-
tors, Common and Quigiey, watched a
truck being loaded with unmarked pure
grain alcohol. Selling 1t, the driver,
Joseph Aiken, was placed under arrest.
There stepped forward a young lawyer
named Ben Colder, who secured prem
inence by Juggling those cases. The
evidence In one showed violation OF the
law to the magnitude of 10000 gallons
of bonded whisky released on IS fraud
ulent, counterfeit Government permits
Underlings, however, were the only ones
charged with an offense by United
States Attorney Coles. When one case
came UP for trial the driver offered a
plea Of guilty. Conner and Quigley, the
agents, stepped forward and asked the
Judge for permission to state the facts
of the case. The judge listened to their
recital and ordered the United States
attorneys ONCE to make thorough
Investigation. However, the only result
"a the Government in enforcement OF
the law wasFa plea OF guilty OF two fig-
ureheads and 81 900 finel
In the meantime Mr.. Golder's repu-
Putnam patriot., 1929-01-24
CHANGERS FROM FIVE STATES
 AMONG 5OOHERE MONDAY NIGHT

nam, Woodstock being present 100 per cent strong. Illness kept the other off, cers from being present, and also af- ected the attendance of the gathering.
 The High Priest of Demeter, Hon. Charles N. Gardner of Springfield, Mass, was the installing officer, and he was ably assisted by the following marshals: Mrs. Ethel Ingalls, of Brooklyn, Mrs. Lucy Child of Wood tock, Mrs Flora Bruce of Putnam, and Mrs. Elizabeth Maitland of Thompson. Mrs. Maitland had the pleasure of escorting her husband, her son and daughter to their respective chairs in the order. Songs for the ceremony were sung by Miss Rather inc Byrne and Mrs. Gladys Benoit of Putnam, with Miss Helen Witter of Danielson at the piano. Miss Witter also played for the marches. Mrs. Ada Bates of Thompson was the installing chaplain.
 The fegalia bearer was Miss Mildred Torrey of Putnam and the emblem bearer Miss Pike of Brooklyn.
 The work of Mir. Gardner as install- 'ng officer was of the highest charac- ter His charges were given with s'm and vigor. and a deep solemnity characterized the portions in the ritual hat called for q more serious delivery. The assisting marshals handled the large number of officers in perfect manner, and the proceedings went for ward without hitch in the ritual or program.
 The officers installed were:
 Officers Installed
 Putnam Grange of Putnam: Mas ter Victoria P. Durand; overseer, By ron Howard. lecturer, Minnie Sharpe; teward, Clarence Myers; assistant steward. Clarence Lamondy; chaplain, sara Clifford: treasurer, John Myers secretary. Phoebe Franklin; Ceres, Marguerite Sherlock: Pomona, Ruth Chase; Flora, Helen Woodis; gate keeper. James Converse; lady assist ant steward, Irene Howard.
 Quinnat 'sset Grange of Thompson Master. George F.. Law; overseer'
 Continued on Page Five)
Putnam patriot., 1929-01-24
No Site Picked For
 Veterans Hospital

An item of S6.001 900 appeared in the appropriation bill renortei in the House of Representatives lest week. The item for hospitals. This is de signed to carry to completion the hos nital building program now autho~iz- ed. including a 250 bed Veterans Hos pital in southern New England.
 1t is now understood that until the aDnronristion bill is finally nassei no announcement as Go where the hospi- tai will be located will be made
 When representatives of the |. $. Veterans hurean were in this section in December it was stated that the announcement would be made within twenty or thirty days.
 Putnam st.ll has hopes inst tho hos pital may be located here The Cham her of Commerce and other organiza- tions have been quietly workino to- ward this end. Until the site is final ly decided upon those actively engag- ed 10 get the hospital for Putnam will continue to hope that this town may get this U. $. institution even though there has been much active comnetition throughout the state and in Rhode Island.
Putnam patriot., 1929-01-24
ALL READY FOR THE
 FIREMENS BALL
Last Big Social Event Before Lent. = Tickets Selling By Members.

A recent meeting of the committee in charge of the twenty y.niuth annual concert and ball of the Putnam Fire discluaed that even al this early date all is practically arranged for this last pre-Lenten season social affair. tss
 1t will be remembered that last year the ball was postponed until tine State Armory was in readiness. This year the affair goes hack to it's former date, 'he last Monday before Lent. February 1lth.
 The committee has sent invitations to members of departments in South bridge, Webster, North Grosvenordale, Danielson, Jewett City and Williman- sic. Tickets arc on sale by members and a large gathering is assured, The program committee is getting out large souvenir program due to the generous support of the business establishments of the city. Sharpe's .nlarged orchestra will furnish the music.
 For twenty nine years ths iiremen have arranged this concert and tall for the enjoyment of the public. This years affair promises to bs the bis gest and best in the departnen.'s hia- tory
Putnam patriot., 1929-01-24
MISSIONARY TEA
Delightful Program of Music at Con.
 gregational Parsonage

The Woman's Union of the Congre- gational church held it's annual mis- sionary tea at the parsonage on Grove street Tuesday afternoon from to 5 o'clock. A large number of the wom- en of the church were present. A de- lightful program of music was pre- sented under the direction of Mrs. Frederick NJ. Prince. An instrumental quartette composed of Mrs. Charles L. Torrey and Mrs. Prince, violins; Miss Gertrude c. Warner, cellist, and Mrs. Edgar NJ. Warner. piano, played two selections, "Serenade,"s "sby Widor, and "Serenade" by Toselli. Mrs. E. Les lie Beebe sang "The Little Old Garden" by Hewitt, and Mighty Lax a Rose" by Nevin. Miss Helen Varbedian play cd 'Liebestraum," and Mrs. Edwin l.. Robinson sang Could l." by Tosti, and Honey, Dat AL" by Van Alstyne. Following the program refreshments were served by the hostesses, Mrs. Lillian C. Phillips, Mrs. Frank A. Full Ter, Miss Anna Sampson. Mrs. Charles L. Torrey, and Mrs. Milo P. Warren.
Putnam patriot., 1929-01-24
Former Putnam Man
 Dies In Limona, Fla.

Word has been received of the death at Limona, Florida, of Henry J. Tourtellotte, a former resident of Putnam. His death occurred at the home of his daughter. Mrs Walter Corner. He was 80 years old. The funeral and burial took place in Limona.
 The Todrtellotte family lived in this city many years ago. Mir. Tour. tellotte built the house now owned by Mrs. W. F. Rafferty, Grove street, where they resided, Mir. Tourtellotte being employed in a shoe shop in Putnam.
 Mir. Tourtellotte leaves two daugh- ters, Mrs. Evelyn Tourtellotte Corner, wife of Walter Corner, of Limona, and Mrs. Marion Tourtellotte Hark- ness. West Springfield, Mass.
Putnam patriot., 1929-01-24
SURVEY SHOWS FEW ARE
 USING MAY ST CROSSING
Only One or Two Vehicles Pass
 From II P. M. to 5 A. M.
Question of Closing Highway Daring
 Night Being Considered

Officials of the N. Y., N. H. & H.. Railroad are causing a survey to be made of how many vehicles use the May street crossing between the hours of II o'clock p. m. and 5 o'clock a. m. It IS understood that so far 1t IS learned that but one or two vehicles cross there nightly.
 The purpose of the survey is to de- termine whether or not the proposal to close this dangerous grade crossing during the night season will meet with any serious objection from the travel ing public. The crossing is a danger ous one as there are five or six tracks and considerable switching is done over the crossing during the night time. The Public Utilities Commis- sion has ordered the railroad company to protect the crossing all night by having a gate tender on watch or by closing the crossing.
 At the last meeting of the common council the matter was brought up and referred to the highway committee. The present survey is to determine whether it is advisable to allow the highway to be closed during the night by lowering the gates and leaving them lowered.
 If the city should determine to allow the highway to be closed from II o. clock at night until o'clock in the morning. signs will be erected to give notice of the fact The railroad com pany feels that the closing of the crossing absolutely relieves a danger ous situation. while a man to tend the gates is the second best method to meet the Public Utilities Commissions or- der.
Putnam patriot., 1929-01-24
Largest Gathering of Patrons Ever Held In County Watch
 Installation
High Priest of Demeter Of6eisies For
 Four Oranges

It is not often that Putnam is given an opportunity to welcome residents of all the New England states except one, in a single gathering in this city, but such was the case on Monday eve ming when members of the Patrons of Husbandry from New Hampshire, Yer mont. Massachusetts, Rhode Island and Connecticut gathered at the State Ar mory as guests of Putnam Grange to witness the installation of the officers of four Oranges.
 There were in the vicinity of 800 members of this great agricultural or ganization present, and the armory proved none too large to insure the proper working of the degrees and the serving of refreshments which fol- lowed.
 The Oranges presenting officers to be installed were Brooklyn of Brook lyn. Senexet of Woodstock. Quinna- tisset of Thompson, and Putnam of Putnam. The officers were all present for installation but three, one each from Brooklyn, Quinnatisset and Put
Putnam patriot., 1929-01-24
TN THE NEXT ROOM
 FRIDAY EVENING
New Vehicle For Cast That Scored In Broadway Jones" and "So This Is London"

With two delightful performances C. their credit, Broadway Jones" and "So This Is London" the K. Of C.. Players are offering to the public at the Bradley Theatre, Friday evening, "In the Next Room" comedy carry. ing a story of romance that scored heavily in New York, London, and on the road.
 While the K. of C. announce the presentation as by the Columbian Players" this is < change in name only, as the same favorites that brought out the comedy of the last two productions are still in the cast. Rehearsals will close this Thursday evening, and tomorrow night the audi ence will again be introduced to these young amateurs who have so successfully entertained before. Any one who saw one or both of the first two offerings will recommend the Co- luInbian Players az worthy of patron age. and assure a ticket holder an en- joyable evening.
Putnam patriot., 1929-01-24
ENTERTAIN SOCCER TEAM

On Saturday evening, Miss Alma Kelly and her sister. Mrs. Helen Yates, gave a party at their home on Florence street, for the members of National Rhea Soccer team and their friends. Those present were: Man ager William sham and his wife cap tain Isaac Austin; Mir and Mrs Leon ard Mellor. Jr., and children; Mir and Mrs. Frank Ledger and children; Mir. and Mrs. Hall; MT. and Mrs. Ogden Herbert Keech; Wilfred Winslow ; Henry Tonrtellottc; Everett Webster ; Fred Firth; Charles comeau; Stan ley Yates and Walter Yates; Henry Mosher: John Morse; Ralph Gahan and Mir. Rice. Games and music were enjoyed throughout the evening, and delicious refreshments served.
Putnam patriot., 1929-01-24
Fire Insurance Rate Now 10 per cent Lower

The rate on fire insurance in Putnam has been reduced ten per cent. The reduction applies to all poiicies that lapsed on and after January IA. All new insurance purchased on and after that date is at the new rate, but it does not include any rebates on policies still in force.
 Asked how the reduction came about an old insurance man ad- mitted that he did not know, but that it is SO. It can not be cred tied to Putnain,s new water sup ply or in anticipation of a new reservoir. However, the reduc- tion will be welcome and will mean q saving of thousands of dollars to property owners.
Putnam patriot., 1929-01-24
BECOMES BRIDE
 OF NEW YORK HAN
Russell Fl. Coffin and Miss Pearl Nj. Hart Married at Pomfret By Rev. F. H. Bigelow, We'd nesday.

\ very pretty wedding took place Wednesday afternoon at o'clock at the chapel of the Pomfret Rectory School. the Rev. F. II. Bigelow ofiieiat- ing. when Miss Pearl Marietta Hart, daughter of Mir and Mrs. Frank Hart of pomfret Center became the bride of Russell II. Coffin of New York City, the double ring service being used.
 The bride was attended by Miss Jane kempton as maid of honor, and Miss Ernestine Fish as bridesmaid. Joseph Lemoine acted as best man. The bride wore a gown of flesh color geor- gette trimmed with pearls. and car ried a bouquet of orchids and frezia, The maid of honor wore gown O or enid georgette and carried a bouquet of orchids and carnations. The brides maid wore a gown of mauve flat crepe and also carried bouquet of orchids and carnations.
 The brides gifts to her attendants were gold pendants. The groom's gift to the best man was a leather cigarette case.
 The bride is a graduate of special course of a Boston hospital, and IS well known throughout Putnam and sur rounding towns. The groom Is the son of the late George H. Coffin of Paw tucket. k. l.. and Mrs. Jennie Cofiin Kies of Thompson. The groom is em- ployed by the New York, New Haven and Hartford K. K Ca. as fa~"~- ID the engine house in New York City.
 After the ceremony the bride and groom. accompanied by their attend ants. motored to Providence, where a wedding dinner was served at the Bilt- more later in the even'r' the young couple left for short wedding trip. :.
Putnam patriot., 1929-01-24
Member Old Putnam
 Family Died Friday

Mrs. Jennie Evelyn fFlyel Betten- court As, died last Friday morning at a hospital in Boston to which =Ne was removed from her home in Hol- brook. Mass, after cold she con tracted the week before developed into pneumonia. The funeral was held from the Winthrop Congregational church, Sunday afternoon.
 Mrs. Bettencourt was born in Put nam. dauehter and youngest child of the late Mir. and Mrs. Edward Five. Her father had grocery store where the Bartlett store is now, and owned that property.
 Besides her husband, Mrs. Betten- court leaves four children, all living at home. and brother, E. Paul Eye of Holbrook.
Putnam patriot., 1929-01-24
No Epidemic, But
 Some Cases of Flu

Thirteen cases of influenza have been reported to Health Officer Peter A. Gardner. Only one of the cases was reported this week. The health officer states that no deaths have oc- cured from the disease and that most of the cases are light. There are a number of cases of pneumonia in the city. and many cases of the grip and hard colds. The situation has not reached the epidemic stage, and it Is believed that the cases are on the de- crease rather than on the increase.
Putnam patriot., 1929-01-24
DOUBLE RAINBOW ON
 WARMEST JANUARY DAY

A beautiful double rainbow was seen in the sky, Saturday morn ing between eight and nine o. clock. It is the first time such a sight has ever been witnessed in this section, old residents say. The rainbow formed perfect arch of brilliant color from the southwest to the northeast almost directly Jver the city. Saturday was one of the warmest January days ever recorded. the thermometer regis tering as high as so degrees.
Putnam patriot., 1929-01-24

bank to i'll a vacancy, at the annual meeting of the company, last Thurs day. Mir. Byrne was also reelected a v.ce-pres'dent for another term, hav- ing served slightly more than q year. He began his banking career in the First National Bank of Putnam, leav- ing Putnam to accept position us state bank examiner.
Putnam patriot., 1929-01-24
POST CARD SHOWER FOR
 ADELBERT CARPENTER

Adelbert Carpenter of Putnam Heights will reach his s5th birthday, Tuesday, February 9th. It has been the custom for a number of years for his friends to remember him with post card shower This always pleas es Mir. Carpenter and he is eagerly looking forth Co his birthday believing that his friends will not forget him this year
Putnam patriot., 1929-01-24
TRADE SCHOOL WINS
 FROM pLAlNFiELD

The Putnam State Trade School packet hal opintette went Go Pla'n- field. Wednesday afternoon, and won from the Plainfield High School team in a close hard fought game. 36 to 34. Kam.nsky and Rudowsky were the outstanding players for the Put nam outfit.
Putnam patriot., 1929-01-24
SALESMAN DISCHARGED

William J. Hart, New York travel ling salesman, who was internally in- jured some weeks ago when his auto mobile skidded and hit a tree in was discharged from the Day KimbalI Hospital. Saturday.
Putnam patriot., 1929-01-24

There may be others, if so they may come forward, but it is known that John Hogan and Lionel Charron have come through the season to date in the Eiks- -Masons indoor sports contest un- defeated.
Putnam patriot., 1929-01-24
John B. Byrne Elected
 Trustee of Trust Go.

John B. Bvrne of Putnam. who re-
 signed the office of State Bank Com missioner, to become vice-president of the Hartford Connecticut Trust Com pany, was elected a trustee of the
Putnam patriot., 1929-01-24

The Woodstock League of Women Voters will hold their monthly meet ing at the home of Mrs. Edward Chandler, Woodstock Hill, January 30th, at 2.30 o'clock.
Putnam patriot., 1929-01-24
CRITICALLY ILL

Foret Rhodes of Thompson, well known in this city, is at the Day Kim ball Hospital. critically i'll with erysi- pelas
Putnam patriot., 1929-01-24

Mise Jennie Green and Miss Grace Bernhard of Providence were guests of Miss Annie Randall on Sunday, having dinner at the Ben-Grosvenor Inn.
Putnam patriot., 1929-01-24
SWEATER FUND
More Money Needed In Recog- rition of Ch-m1iNnship P.
 H. s. FootS1il Sou,d

Only nine dollars has boon added to the sweater fund for the champion ship high school football squad the past week IL is known that there gre citizens who have expressed de- sire to do something in rec09nition of the squads fine record. Now Is the time for these gentlemen to come forward James E Murray of the Citizens National Bank is acting as treasurer and will receive donations. The fund Co date is as follows.
New Britain herald., 1929-08-10
SPLIT EVEN IN
 TENNIS MATCHES
Americans Win in Singles But
 BritiSherS Take Doubles

Forest Hills, N. Y, Aug. 10.-tPl Populations in tennis mean little frequently nothing at all in close match-but that of the British for supremacy in doubles play and of the American court stars in the singles have been upheld in no uncertain fashion.
 America s two Helens. Miss Wills and Miss Jacobs. ran into few sur prises in their singles matches, hut each came through 10 victory to give the United States the lead in the two day competition for the Interna- tional Wiehtman trophy. The only surprise in the doubles was the ease with which the stellar British pair. Mrs. Peggy Saunders Michell and Mrs. Phoebe Watson, conquered the best combination America has pro- duCed. Helen Wills and Edith Cross.
 The California pair. winners of the Easthampton title earlier this week. from their overseas rivals in the final match Of the day, which reduc- ed the American margin to 2-1. Mrs. MiChell and Mrs. Watson displayed deadly team work combined with in dividual brilliance 10 take the match hv a string of games that complete ly overwhelmed the American duo Miss Wills and Miss Cross got off to 4-9 lead in the first set. only 10 see it dwindle 10 nothing under the furious attacks Of the British pair. Mrs. Michell and Mrs. Watson won ten out of eleven games in this one hurst. The Americans captured only the fourth game of the second set and then after being carried to de- feat four times.
 In the opening singles, Mrs. Wat son surprised both the gallery and her opponent by choosing 10 wage a haseline battle against the girl who is admittedly superior to any of the worlds women players in this de- partment. and even more surprising was the fact that this method of at
New Britain herald., 1929-08-10
RIVAL NET STARS
 ID BATTLE TODAY
East and West Clash in Singles
 al Meadow Club

Southampton, N. Y. Aug. 10 (P)- west are to battle it out for singles honors in the Meadow club invita- ton tennis tournament here.
 Fritz Mercur. of Bethlehem. Pa. stands a slight favorite to defeat Johnny Doeg of santa Monica. Calif, but the brawny youth from the Pa cifc coast hopes to repeat the vic tory he scored over Mercur in the Long Wood tournament earlier in the season.
 If the final today finds Mercur playing as he did yesterday in over whelming the last foreign conten- der. Norman FarQua harson of Cam bridge university. in three straight sets. Doeg will have his hands full Mercur cool and suave, made the ball perform all sorts of strange evolutions as he piled placement up on placement against the young Britisher.
 II was sharply contrasting fashion that Doeg entered the final round. Worn 10 the point of exhaustion by three solid hours of desperately con- tested tenris, he finally manage to nose out Gregory Mangin of New ark. N. J.. in tho final session of @ruelling hve-set match.
 In their quest for tho champion ship in the doubles phase of the tournament Bill Tilden and Frank Hunter are finding themselves forced to run gauntlet of college youths. all of whom are playing their finest in the hope of being able to tell the