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Putnam patriot., 1929-07-25
STOLEN ANTIQUES ARE
 RECOVERED IN PUTNAM
CRADLE IN WHICH ROGER WILLIAMS WAS ROCKED PASSED THROUGH HANDS OF LOCAL DEALER
 WHO SOLD IT FOR A FEW DOLLARS
Arthur Marquis Employed By Raymond Wheaton at Police
 Barracks For Quizzing

Arthur Marquis, 25, of this city, is A voluntary inmate of the state police barracks at Danielson. due to the ef- forts of Captain Jarvis of the Put nam police department in unearthing inc whereabouts of valuable antiques stolen from homes in Killingly and over the border in the state of Rhode Island. While Marquis has not been formally charged with theft, many ar- ticles he has alleged to have brought to his employer, Raymond T. Wheat on, dealer in antiques, with place of business on Front street, have proved to be stolen goods.
 Among the valuables recovered is a cradle in which Roger Williams. founder of Rhode Island, is said to have been rocked as child. Accord ing to the police this piece, valued at $500, was sold from the Wheaton shop for a few dollars. A cradle was wanted for use in a school play to be given in an adjoining town. This valuable heirloom was purchased and used. In the same school a number of other articles were found, all pur- chased in Putnam.
 Marquis was arrested some years ago for stealing antiques in Eastford and bringing them to Putnam. When it was learned that he was employed by Wheaton he was asked to go to the barracks at Danielson and was there questioned. He still remains vplun- tariiy in custody of the state officers. Just what revelations Marquis has maie is net known, but since his ap- prehension more than thousand dol lars worth of antiques, the police say, have been recovered from the Wheat on Antique Shop, or have passed through the shop to the hands of in- dividual purchasers.
 It is said that Ezra Mathewson of East Killingly has lost approximate lv g. .nna worth of antiques from his old homestead in Foster, R. |. Among the most valuable of his possessions was the Roger Williams cradle, which has been recovered.
 Some of the goods taken to the state police barracks from the Wheat on Antique Shop have been identified by Mrs. Laura Burrill of East Put nam as missing from her old home in Glccester, R. I. While the chairs had heen refnished and redecorated, Mrs. Burrill had no trouble in identifying them as those taken from her old home.
 Still Searching
 The search for other stolen proper ty is still going on. A state trooper from Rhode Island has been in Put nam and Danielson frequently, work ing with the Connecticut state police and with Captain Jarvis. As the thefts occurred in Rhode Island, Mar quis faces possible arrest for the officers over the border. He is still being questioned at Danielson in the hopes that more of the breaks and thefts may be cleared up. It is the
Putnam patriot., 1929-07-25
OUTING AT ouADIc

All is in readiness for the field day at Thompson Town Farm. Sunday, which is being arranged for by com mittee of members of the Odd Eel lows. Chowder will be served at 2 o'clock, and there will be boating, bathing. fishing. and jolly good time. A diving contest from the brick bat tleship at the Quadie navy yard will be one of the features. Members of the local order, with their wives, chil- dren and friends. and their friends wives and children are anticipating n pleasant time.
Putnam patriot., 1929-07-25
BIRTHDAY PARTY

Miss Sadie Speigalman of Bridge street entertained number of her friends Thursday afternoon in honor of her eleventh birthday. All kinds of games were played, and refresh ments were served by the hostess, as- sisted by her mother.
 Those present were. Sarah Fesfl- bach of New York City, Dora Leman- ovitz, Freda Alderman, Lillian Retus- ky. Florence Feshbach, Sadie Rosen- wald. Lillian Retusky 2nd, of New York City. Nathan Alderman. Benja- min Pagan, Ruth and Benjamin Zim- merman of Moosup, Murray Retusky, Mrs. Nj. Pagan, Beatrice Weiner and Maxwell Norman of Boston, and Mrs. A. Zimmerman of Moosup.
 Miss Speigalman was the recipient of many beautiful and useful gifts.
Putnam patriot., 1929-07-25
BEQUEATHED TOWN
 OF THOMPSON $500
Judge Isaac N. Mills Leaves Sum for Maintenance and Care of Plot Where Ances- tors Buried.

The win of Judge Isaac Newton Mills of Mount Vernon. x. Y., a na- tive son of the town of Thompson, who died last week Sunday, was filed in the Surrogates' Court at White Plains, N. Y., last Thursday. The instrument was dated July II, 1928. Attached was codicil executed
 wenty days later. An estimate of the va.ue Of the estate has not been obtained.
 Among the bequests in Judge Mills will is one of S50G to the town of Thompson. This sum is left for the maintenance and care of the Mills plot in West Thompson ceme- tery where members of Judge Mills family have been buried for genera tions.
 The principal benefciaries under the will are the widow and two sons, f.eRoy. associated with Judge Mills in his legal practice. and Dr. Nathan lei Mills of Mount Vernon. and two Mrs. Mona B. Hardy of Mass, and Mrs. Ei- bert Van Cott. of Mount Vernon.
Putnam patriot., 1929-07-25
NATIONAL RHEA PLANT
 IN FULL OPERATION
Appointment of Receiver Is To Facilitate Reorganization
 of Corporate Entity
Concern Has Plenty of Orders For
 Spun Rsyon

Lewis 4. Waterman. Providence at- torney. has been appointed receiver for the National Rhea Company, which has it's plant in Putnam. This fact became known, Tuesday, and caused general alarm. The anxiety was increased when an out-of- town paper. circulating in the city, carried q story that the plant had been closed down and the help sent home after be- ing told that future operations would be a matter of doubt. This story was speedily denied by officers of the com pany.
 While a receiver has been appoint ed, the appointment is voluntary one and is made to expedite the reorgani- zation of the concern. 1t will in no way affect the running of the plant. This statement emenates from \. . Stewart Campbell. treasurer of the concern.
 L. II. Mellor, local superintendent, stated Wednesday that the receiver ship only portends change of policy at the Providence office and viii not affect the mill at all. He further stated that there are plenty of orders on hand to keep the plant running for some time.
 The National Rhea Co. started in Putnam in an experimental stage, making a fabric from rhea. fihrous grass grown abroad. More recently the company has taken up the spin ming of rayon, and it is for this pred uet that orders have been booked.
 It is emphasized that the present temporary receivership is only a friendly means of perfeeting reor- ganization of the corporate entity. While the receiver is holding under his appointment. the business will be under his supervision. It is antici- pated that as soon as the reorganiza- ton Is perfected the receiver viii be discharged.
Putnam patriot., 1929-07-25
SERGEANT ToUCHETTE MEETS
 UNCLE HE HAD NEVER SEEN

Sergeant David Touehette was the guest cf his parents, Mir. and Mrs. Origene Touchette, over Sunday. The young man is serving his second enlistment in the U. S. Marine corps. During his first term in the marines he saw service in many foreign countries. He has been pro- noted to lst Sergeant and is doing enlistment work in Boston. Sergeant Touchette came to Putnam 10 see his uncle, Cedilice Gagne, who was the guest of his sister, Mrs. Touch cite. It was the first time that the uncle and nephew had ever met.
Putnam patriot., 1929-07-25

belief of officials that there nave been a number of thefts that have never been reported.
 It is not thought that Marquis had any connection with the so-called Elmville gang" quartette of youths arrested recently for a series of burglaries.
 Mir. Wheaton's Statement
 Raymond T. Wheaton, proprietor of the Antique Shop, in a statement to the Patriot this morning, says that he has thrown his store, house and barn open to the inspection of the state police; also his books. Wherever there has been a doubt re- garding any merchandise that has come to his Front street place of business he has immediately turned the goods over. he says, although in some cases, he feels confident, the
 Naturally Mir. Wheaton deplores the situation in which he has been placed. It is hurting his business and has cost him many dollars. In one case, where a number Of chairs, later identified as having been stolen, were repaired and refinished it cost Mir. Wheaton. he says, approximately 800 to refnish them. The person from whom they were taken gets the bene- fit of this work. When one chair was identified, aiir. Wheaton says, he knew the whole lot belonged to the same person and were turned over without question. although the person was unable to identify but one chav
 Having thrown open all places where he has, or has had, any of his goods. and having offered his books for inspection, Mir. Wheaton asks eWhat more can I do?"
Putnam patriot., 1929-07-25
CORNER STONE TO
 BE LAID, SUNDAY
New Building of Haven Home, Abingdon, Made Possible By Generosity of Mrs. T. Morris Murray.

The laying of the corner stone of the new building at the Haven Home for elderly people, Abingdon, will take place next Sunday at o'clock. d.s.t. The young people of the Christian En- deavor Society will assist with the program.
 As exclusively told in last week. Patriot, the new building is gift from Mrs. T. Morris Murray of Alb ington. who has so materially assisted The Haven, and who has been factor in its success the past few years.
 Mrs. Griggs, manager of the home, extends cordial invitation to all in- terested in the work to attend the ex- ercises.
Putnam patriot., 1929-07-25
Historic Personages
 At Pageant, July 31st

On Wednesday, July 3ist, at 3.30 d.s.t., the Woodstock League of Wom- en Voters will give a pageant at Rose land Park Some of the famous women of history will be represented. Beginning with Ruth and Naomi. the list will include Queen Elizabeth. Pos cahontas. Florence Nightingale, Joan d'Arc, Harriett Beecher Stowe. ac- companied by Uncle Tom and Topsy, Edith Cayell. Carrie Nation and her hatchet, Madame Curie and many others, and their achievements will be narrated by Mir Edward Chandler. Roseland Park has welcomed many notables, but this promises to be the most imposing of all. All visitors at the park on Wednesday are invited to enjoy the pageant.
Putnam patriot., 1929-07-25

On a roll call vote, with six of the nine aldermen present, at the special meeting of the common council, Wednesday evening, 1t was unani- mously decided to submit once moro to the voters the recommendation Of the board of water commissioners to erect a million gallon storage tank on Oak Hill and to install sufficient pipe lines, as outlined several times in the commissioners plan, that immediate relief may be afforded the Day Kim ball Hospital fire hazard and the lack of water pressure near the plant of the Putnam Company.
 Expressions voiced by the mayor, members of the council, and by the chairman of the board of water commissioners, denoted a conviction that if the citizens of Putnam face the facts square,y, as they have been shown to exist by the disclosure of the lack of water pressure at the he's pital and the situation existing at the plant of the Putnam company, one of the eily's nest important indus tries. they will no longer stand m the way but viii vote the appropriation that will afford the relief at an early date.
 There is at present a petition from substantial taxpayers before the council and it was thought that this petition should be given eonsidera- ton. While the petition calls For an improved system of pipes it Is argued by those who have studied the pro. blem that adequate pipes without an adequate reserve supply of water will not afford the relief sought. The request in the petition is included in the recommendation
 Appropriation Imperative
 The members or the common coun- cil feel confident that with the know ledge of the situation, especially at | the hospital, before the voters. they will no longer oppose the proposed ! improvement. Marcus M. kimball one of the trustees of the hospital, has besought the mayor that some thing be done to relieve the hospital fire hazard. The mayor promised MT. Kimball that he would do all in his power to relieve the situation. The board of water commissioners and the council are powerless unless the citizens back them in the undertaking by voting the appropriation necessary Co have the work go toward.
 There has been feeling since the last special city meeting, attended by only a comparatively few voters, that the citizens did not vote with the full facts before them, especially the dangerous condition at the hospital. This matter has been kept in the background SO as not to cause need less alarm as 1t was thought that the condition was soon Co be remedied, When it became apparent, through
Putnam patriot., 1929-07-25
FATHER OF BABY GIRL
 VICTIM OF AUTO ACCIDENT

A baby girl, Anita Frances. was born to Mrs. Francis Therique, Sat urday, July 18th. The baby's father died at the Day kimball Hospital March 10th. the victim of an auto mobile accident in Killingly. It was said that the death of Mir. Therique was the foundation of rumor, be- lieved to have started in Putnam, that Governor Trumbull had been Killed.
Putnam patriot., 1929-07-25
WORDS. BLOWS, ARRESTS,
 AND ONE DOLLAR FINES

A dispute between landlord and tenant in the north end resulted in a short session of the city court Mon day morning. Words led to blows and this led to the arrests of the bellig- erents on a charge of breach of the peace. Each blamed the other for hostilities. The complaints were placed on file with the payment of Sl by each party.
Putnam patriot., 1929-07-25
EXAMINE THIRTY BABIES

Thirty babies were examined at the We'll Child Conference held at the Putnam high school, Tuesday afternoon. A dental nurse from Hartford was present to clean the chi .dren's teeth Dr. Ingraham of Hartford had charge, assisted by Miss Esther Welles, Mts Vincent and Mrs. Arthur S. Macdonald.
Putnam patriot., 1929-07-25
MELVIN BAKER DIES

Word has been received of the death in St. Vincent's Hospital, this morn ing, of Melvin E. Baker. 56. Mir. Ba- ker was for many years in the em- ploy of the N. r., N. H. & H. railroad in putnnm
Putnam patriot., 1929-07-25
BEACON OIL COMPANY SHOWS
 NO APPARENT ACTIVITY

The large tanks of the Beacon Oil Company, which arrived some time ago, have been unioaded from the flat ears and are beside the rail- road track above the Cutler estate. The company has not as yet begun active work to install it's supply de- pot and filling station. Some work has been done in grading the lot. Beyond this there is no apparent ac- tivity.
Putnam patriot., 1929-07-25
BORDER TOWNS ARl;
 UNDER QUARANTINE E
Federal Inspectors Arrive In Putnam to Examine Vehicles
 Proceeding West
Embargo on Certain Flowers and
 Vegetables

Eight uniformed inspectors of the state office of the federal department of agriculture from Bridgeport arr rived in Putnam, Wednesday, and me mediatcly set up patrol points near the Gary schoolhouse and near the pumping station in Harrisyilie From now until about the first of October all vehicles passing inward, or in a vest erly direction, will be inspected by the patrol to see if they contain any of the following flowers or vegetables: Asters. chrysanthemumR gladiolns, hollyhocks. ziHnias. sorghum. shelled corn in quantities of over two pounds, corn on the cob. broom corn, beans, celery, beets and rhubarb.
 Nation Wide Drive
 The quarantine is a part Of the na- tiOn-wide drive being made by the federal government to combat the rav- ages of the European corn borer by means of embargo on the above men toned products All of the towns on the east border of the county will be under quarantine and the vehicles of drivers subject to inspection. The Is in charge of c. II. Knight, field inspection supervisor.
 Cooperation of the public will ma terially help those engaged in making of automobiles and horse drawn vehicles. The driver. being in- formed of what to expect, may make by the federal officers cas- fer by being prepared for the inspec- tion upon arrival at either of the in- spection points.
 It is stated that the corn borer has made greater inroads in the destrue- ton fo vegetables than many people realize and drastic action Is necessary
Putnam patriot., 1929-07-25
HITS FIRE ALARM BOX

4 motor truck from Camp Lincoln, South Woodstock, driven by Theodore Bibeault of Milton street, backed in- Co a pole on Woodstock avenue, We'd nesday afternoon, damaging a fire alarm box. The accident was report ed to the police.
Putnam patriot., 1929-07-25
WELCOME RAIN

The rain today is most welcome. In the outlying sections the dry spell was getting serious. Wells are going dry and agriculture is suffering from the drought.
Putnam patriot., 1929-07-25
DELEGATES ELECTED
 TO STATE CONVENTION

At a meeting of Anslem Mayotts Post, American Legion, last Friday evening, Mrs. J. Dyer Potter and Mra. A. Macdonald. Jr., and C. Stanley Shaw and Martin B. Robinson were appointed delegates to the state con- vention of the legion and the auxili- ary. at Hartford. next month.
Putnam patriot., 1929-07-25
ON CAMPING TRIP

Mir. and Mrs. Chester Elliott and son Harold left Monday by automo- bile for Monument Beach, Maine. They will camp for two weeks at the resort before returning home.
Putnam patriot., 1929-07-25
THREE NAMED FOR
 THE PATRIOTS s CUP
Burnham, Battson and Clark Voted Ideal and Best
 All-Round Campers
Governor's Day at Y. Nj. C. A., Camp
 Woodstoek

Last Saturday was Governors Day.. the outstanding event of each successive season at Camp Wood stock, the Y. NJ. c. A. Camp on the shore of Black Pond. Approximately l25 visitors joined the campers in welcoming the states chief executive, John II. Trumbull. His Excellency took part in the trap shoot, awarded The Patriot cup and talked on avia- ton.
 Governor Trumbull announced the winners of The Patriot trophy as three boys selected as the ideal and best all-around campers. The names of the boys, Luther Burnham. Math- CIV Battson. and Erwin Clark, will be engraved on the cup, which will be placed in the dining hall of the camp.
 The governor. an enthusiastic avia- tor, talked cf airplanes. and the nre- Krvss of aeronauties. Before he closed he offered, as n prize, an airplane trip over Hartford in a plane personally piloted by himself to the boy whose airplane model, made in camp, is ad- judged the best in the competition.
 A New Champion
 The governor also embraced the opportunity to practice marksasaii- ship by participating in the trap shoot. This was one of the outstand. ing features of the days program. All eyes were eentered on Herbert Barstow of Rockville. winner the last two years. Another win would entitle Barstew to the permanent possession of the trophy While Barstow did some remarkable shooting an oppon- ent, William Beers of New Britain, came through with q better score than the two-ycars champion. This wrested from the permanent possess. ion of Barstow the 3l-inch silver loving cup donated by Colonel Charles A. Allen of Rockville.
 The trap shoot followed atlbtic events and was followed by a fine shore dinner. In the afternoon the aquatic contests were held followed by a picnic supper at 6:30.
 Those who spoke, in addition to the governor, were Elmer T. Thinnes of Hartford. r. NJ. C. A. president and Alexander Maitland. Thompson chairman of the Windham county board of trustees. The governors subject was Model Airplane Build ing"
Putnam patriot., 1929-07-25

Mir. and Mrs. Frederick Dumas. of Providence street, were weekend guests of their daughters, Mrs. Eu- gene Bibeault of Clinton and Mrs. John J. Tanning of Baltic, who have cottage at Sound View.
Putnam patriot., 1929-07-25

Keyren H. Cotter returned home on Saturday from Los Angeles, Cali fornia, where he attended the national convention of the Order of Elks.
Putnam patriot., 1929-07-25
IFS Main St. WI. BARTLETT STORE
Putnam, Conn.
INTERESTING ITEMS

suggest that you carefully order that hand when the hot days follow one after the other. Telephone 1s0-1si.
Putnam patriot., 1929-07-25

s. S. P. Stuffed Plantation Cir cles as a relish.-Pimento Cups for salads.-Olives stuffed with al- monds, celery and pimentos. delic- ious-Tangerine and Silver Shred Lemon Marmalade, very choice Marshmallow Creme. for tasty des- serts.-Park Avenue Chocolates, small and dainty.-Just in--COCO- MACS, delightful wafers, and Su- gar Wasfies. also tempting.-Peter- son's Health Walters. fine with Chateau Cheese.-Stuffed Oranges in Grenadine. rare and inviting.- Pineapple-M Mint Sauce. for ice cream.
Putnam patriot., 1929-07-25

Red Label Lunch Tongue, so convenient to serve. Simply chill and slice, and this favory tongue is ready.-Phillippe & Canaud and Norwegian Smoked Sardines--in pure olive oI.-S s. P. Tomato Juice. for cocktails. - Kadota Breakfast Figs. unusually nice.-- Choisa Cocoa. in tin and glass the flavor is different Welsh Rab- bit, Chicken a la King, and Whole Roast Squab. just heat and serye.-- Clam Bouillon, a real treat, and Boned Chicken.
Putnam patriot., 1929-07-25

pleasure you with the choicest of good things to eat-no other store serve you better.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-01-18

FEBRUARY. limitations that Mr.. Young.
Mr.. Morgan and Mr.. Perkins might be
the United States experts at the con-
ference has met with expressions OF ap"
prevail abroad.
The United States delegation will 90
in an unofficial capacity. as the admin"
istration has made it plain that 1t con"
siders the reparations problem Euro.
pean one. Mr.. Young. MIR, Morgan ana
Mr.. Perkins, In the event they attend
will occupy much the same position as
Mr.. Young. Charles G. Dawes, and
Henry M. Robinson, California lawyer
and banker. occupied when they at
tended the Paris Preparations CONFER
ence four years ago. Technically tney
will go as appointees of the allied gov
ernments concerned.
Fixed Sum Is Problem.
Among problems at the forthcoming
conference is the one centering around
the proposal that Germany pay a fixed
amount annually instead of the $780,
600, 900, plus a prosperity supplement
prescribed bv the Dawes plan. There Is
also the question of the disposal OF
81 600 OO0, 600 In German reparationS
bonds under the plan drawn up by the
last meeting OF the international COM
mittee of reparations experts four years
ago, and also the question OF declding
how long Germany will pay the an
nuities. since no limit was fixed by the
Dawes plan ,,
The American representatives VIII
meet with Il other representatives OF
the governments of France. Great Brit
ian, italy. Belgium. Japan and Ger
many. These have already been selected
and INCLUDE such names as Emile
Moreau, governor of the Bank OF
France: Sir Joseph Stamp of England,
member of the Dawes committee and
president of the London, Midland d
Scottish Railway, and Keno Mort Tor
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-01-18
BINGHAM TAKES AIR.
ISSUE TO SENATE.
Legislator Declares Five
Year Aviation Building Pro-
gram Is Endangered.

Declaring that the failure of the
House to provide sufficient funds for
carrying on the Army Air Corps Ave-
year building program and for the
training of Reserve flying officers
threatens to cripple the Nations air
defense policy, the National Aeronautic
Association, of which Senator Hiram
Bingham of Connecticut is president,
today called upon the Senate to make
up the deficiency.
In passing the War Department APP
preparation bill, the association de-
clared, the House failed by at least
$7.000.000 to provide for the needs of
the Air Corps during the coming fiscal
year.
THE fact that this much-needed sum
was not provided by the House" de-
clared the association in q statement is
sued last night, was brought out and
emphasized at meeting this afternoon
of the Senate subcommittee on appro-
priations handling the War Department
appropriation bill.
"There it developed that ITO air.
planes which should be allotted under