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New Britain herald., 1929-08-08

The man, well knOWn OH tlle Pacific Coast, was appalled, at the mon strosity of the plans Riker shamelessly laid before him.
 He pretended to be completely in sympathy with the project; but as soon as the Holy City potentate was out of his office he paid a call at the office of the San Francisco Examiner and suggested that the paper might be able to prevent a wholesale swlndling of the credulous.
 The Examiner editor was interested and assigned one of his reporters, un- der the name of Sam Tyler" to help in the investigation. Riker was by nature suspicious and so the trap had to be laid carefully. An interview was arranged for Sam"
 "Sam," who was represented as an architect of revival buildings and general aIl-around idea man for just the sort of enterprises in which Riker was interested, had several preliminary interviews with the King"
 Tho reporter was prepared for any. thing, but when Riker began to reveal the true scope of his ideas. "Sam," was nearly flabbergasted. They threshed out in detail plans for putting on a revival tho like of which has never been.
 The dead were to be raised from their coffins and lifted heavenward above the treetops of the Holy City. with the aid of balloon-stuffed dunn mics and compressed air machines cleverly concealed. An enormous amphithestre was to be built to take care of the "pilgrims."
 To quote Riker's own dictagraph. recorded words: Here is the out line. We should have a newspaper publicity campaign. advertising to the whole U. S.-the East, the Middle West, the South-that we are going to be a second Jerusalem, miracle man, mystic healer, spiritual stuff and all that"
 Then the Father" drew a graphic word-picture of caravans of pious- and afflicted pilgrims trooping toward the Santa Cruz Mountains Canada and Mexico-"17, 1000 of them at least" He told now he planned to put over his healing hoax Clutches and artificial limbs would be bought and placed on the stage as props to give the impression that these had been discarded af.er Father" Riker's mystic laying on of hands,
 But his principal proof" would be pair of girl twins who looked ex- acty alike except that ono of them had lost les in accident. He planned to have the crippled girl emerge from the audience and geek his minis. trations. A few minutes later the sound twin would walk off the stage amid cheer. of the deuded spectator, who would think the girl. leg had grown again as result of Riker', treatment"
 There were to be mirrors. too. in. geniously placed so that an audience would get the impression that bodies were rising from collins and the deac were walking. This, in conjunction with the compressed air devices would convince all corners that the King" was capable of performing any Biblical miracle.
 Of course, al, such spectacles would be presented only to those possessed of fat fee. There would be health, tariff on the double-dormitory looms and number of restaurants, hot-dos concessions and sde-shows of varying pretensions. h addition Father
New Britain herald., 1929-08-08

In the Santa Cruz Mountains, six miles south Of Los Gatos, California, Mixer already had acquired hundred, acre tract upon which he had erected buildings and drawn to him a follow ing of worshiping fanatics-persona who were deluded into accepting him as a Heaven-scnt Messiah. He chris tened this settlement Holy City, with an impunity which has characterized all his actions.
New Britain herald., 1929-08-08
RIKER'S RECORD

NTAY, I9l9-Arres,ed fo opernt' WI ing buss sa,o lafc dt nigh, ai the "Perfeci Christion and Diuine Way" headquarters. his cnli al the time. Escaped conpicfion.
 October. I92I-"Father" Rike, and "Nother" Lucille indicted on charge. of fraud and immortality. In dictnlenn included grund larceny, en,beszlement, conspiracy against public morals, obtaining money under fnIse pretenses. Escaped con piction.
 October, 192I-The charge ot Agnes Jenkins that Riker. cut had lured her husband into deserting her and an S-year-old child to become member. Alex Schuarts. 1ho had lired as member ot the cult tm three years mith nife and eighi chiI- dren, testified against Riksr.
 Schuortz, Orlando rnncher. tm SI00,O00 as Q result ot Rker's nl- legcd attentions to Mrs. Schunrtz.
 Norerber, I92I-Sued for S2O,- GOO as rcsult Of an automobile nccident.
 May, I922-Four children taken from a home" conducted D, the | Rikers, on the ground thai II uas moi iii piuce for minors to lire.
New Britain herald., 1929-08-08

a p h 0 r i S m 8 V o i c e d by Father" Riker d u r i n g the course of his self revelation follow:
 "Flapper love is 2-cent jazz love-"
 "The old time man and wife love Is out of date"
 "ln n O C c n t love is a disap-
New Britain herald., 1929-08-08

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 Riker would grant per sonal interviews to jealous disciples, in which he would tell them "what it's all about" and give the secrets of success. For this service he first sug- gested the modest stipend of S5,000 - but later agreed to take on all
Putnam patriot., 1929-11-14
City News Notes i.

Misses Lillian and Lauretta Morin were in Danielson Monday.
 Leodore Lepire, who has been i'll with diptheria, has very much im- proved
 Mrs. Agnes Labossiere and son Raymond. Airline Labossiere, Mrs. William Joly motoed to Worcester Tuesday.
 Mrs. Roe. Lemery of Danielson spent Tuesday in Putnam visiting with Mir. and Mrs. Honore Lemery. Main street.
 Mir. and Mrs. John Salvais and daughter of Florida are spending the weekend with Mrs. Georginna Labos- siere of Putnam.
 Mrs. Henry Labossiere of Harris ion street, who has been a patient ai the St. Vincent's hospital, Worcester, has returned, greatly improved.
Putnam patriot., 1929-11-14
MRS. STONE DIES
 IN 95TH YEAR
Widow of William B. Stone and Member of Old and Respect ed Family.-Long a Resident of Putnam.
(Contributed)

Contributed
 Mrs. Susan Maria tBennett) Stone. widow of William B. Stone and a member of one of the oldest New England families died Wednesday morning, November 9th at her home. l7 Sunnyside avenue, in her s5th year.
 Mrs. Stone was born in Foster, R. l., May lst. 1885 and was the thirteenth child of Thomas Bennett and Try phena (Bliss) Crossman. All of the children lived to middle age and more than half of the family to an advanc- ed old age. Her father was born dur ing the Revolution. and some of his sons rendered service for all of this country's conflicts. A brother, Will liam H. Bennett, although severely wounded in the Civil War and well along in the eighties drilled the boys of his town for the World War.
 Mrs. Stones education was obtained in the public schools of Foster, Day vile and the Rhodesville school house of Thompson. now Putnam. She was a great reader; her eyesight, hearing and memory comforted her and she was an authority on the happenings in the villages from which Putnam was incorporated in 1855.
 In November 1861 she was married to William B. Stone. a direct descend ant of Deacon Simon Stone, man of importance who settled in Water town. Massachusetts in 1630. His mother was Ruth tBordenl Borden of an old distinguished family.
 Active in Churches
 Both Mr. and Mrs. Stone took an active interest in the development of the churches and enjoyed the respect and esteem of their many friends throughout the town. Mr. Stone died nearly thirty years ago but there still remain examples of his service and generosity.
 Surviving Mrs. Stone are son, Newton B. Stone. of Boston and daughter, Nellie c. Stone, five neph- ews and numerous great grand neph- ews and great great grand nephews and nieces.
 Funeral services were held at o. clock Saturday afternoon, November 9th. from the home Rev. John Dux- bury and Rev Henry E. Hodge off eiating. The bearers were Joseph Sylva of Fall River. Mass. Frank Stone of Foster, R. l.. Arthur Pearl of Hampton. Conn. and D. B. Gilbert of Putnam.
 Interment was in the Grove street cemetery.
 Life is mysterious and puzzling. Our knowledge is like a torch of smoky
 pine.
 That lights our pathway but one step
 ahead
 Across a void of mystery and dread.
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Putnam patriot., 1929-11-14
THREE REPUBLICAN NOMINEES
 UNoPPoSED ELECTION DAY

fcontInued rom are onel
Putnam patriot., 1929-11-14
REGIONAL LUNCHEON
Regent and Nine Delegates From Lo'
 cal D. A. R.

The National Defense Regional luncheon of the Eastern Connecticut Chapters of the Daughters of the American Revolution was held Wed nesday. November 18th at the Mohi- can Hotel, New London.
 Following the fine luncheon, words of greeting were given by the State Regent. Miss Katherine A. Nettleton; the former State Regent, Mrs. John L. Buell.; the Honorary President Generals, Mrs. George Maynard Min CT and Mrs. Alfred J. Brosseau.
 The main speake of the afternoon, Mrs. William Sherman Walker. Vice President General and National Chair man of the National Defense, gave a comprehensive and forceful talk.
 The Elizabeth Porter Putnam Chap ter D. A. R. was represented by the Regent, Mrs. Charles F. Hopkins and nine members.
Putnam patriot., 1929-11-14
County Farmers Hold
 Annual Meeting

The annual meeting of the Wind hame County Farmers Association at Hampton, Wednesday, was one of the best ever held Between eighty and eightv-five members listened to the reports of officers. These denoted a fruitful year. All officers were re- elected. Alexander Maitland, Thomp- son. president, John Labelle, Ballou- vile, vice-president, Whitman Dan ielson. Putnam, secretary. $. How ard Peckham. East Woodstock, treas urer.
 The play, taking fer it's back ground the annual reports, made decided hit. as did the special feature, the Sod Busters uuartette.
Putnam patriot., 1929-11-14

Mrs. Howard H. Sherrifs has returned from Latrobe, Pa. this morning, where she was called two weeks ago by the death of her father
 Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Tetresuls, and Mir. and Mrs. 0mer Desautels and Philip Desautels of Hartford, spent the weekend as guests of Mir. and Ars. Honore Lemery of Main street Miss Lorraine Lemery, daughter of Mir. and Mrs Honore Bemery, return with them having spent two weeks in Hartford.
Putnam patriot., 1929-11-14

fcoutinued from age anei cold feet perhaps some of the ladies over there haven't and you might nominate one of them. Do you want to leave 1t open?". asked the chair man.
 Alexander Gilman moved that the nomination be left open to be filled by the city committee if they can find candidate. It was SO voted.
 The proceedings when a ncmiaa- ton for alderman-at-large was called for was the same and the same vote was passed.
 When the chairman called for nominee for city treasurer, and there were no nominations forthcoming, he said that the present incumbent had held the office as long as he could remember and he thought the caucus would do well to endorse the repub- lican nominee, Charles H. Brown. This action was taken.
 Motion Lost
 After other nominations had been disposed of Joseph Ryan, former captain of police, moved that the vote IF FtEafh ID tHt hiutfhiai-al- large be rescinded as there was a candidate for the office. This brought an amendment from City Clerk Ryan that the vote be allowed to stand. This motion was ruled out of order by the chair. The motion to feseind was put and an aye and nay vote talk en. This was doubted and the chair man ordered that these in favor of the motion 20 to the south side of the hall to be counted. Ten responded. These opposed were then asked to go 10 the side of the hall. The number opposed was so great that it was deemed unnecessary to make the count. The motion was declared lost.
Putnam patriot., 1929-11-14
MAN MANAGER
 NEW DISTRIBUTION DEPOT

Work is progressing on the install lation of the new gasoline and oil supply distribution depot of the Col on.al Gas Company on Main street. The large supply tanks are in place, the central office is nearly completed and workmen are engaged in making necessary alterations to the sur rounding property which will result in a convenient and well equipped
 subdivision O. the Beacon Oil Com pany, the company that purchased the property. Francis Foley of Pom fret, for approximately six years agent cf the Texas Company, has resigned his position to accept the position of manager of the new con- cern.
Putnam patriot., 1929-11-14
MINISTER FINED

Rev. Walter F.. Lanphear. recent ly resigned pastor of the Eastford church, who will spend the winter in Florida. was fined S5 in a justice court in Chaplin. Monday night, af ter pleading nolo contendre to a charge of obstructing the highway. The minister backed his car from a driveway into the highway and was in collision with another machine.
Putnam patriot., 1929-11-14
RETURNS FROM NANTUCKET

John Salyas, who formerly had 8 barber shop in Putnam, has returned from Nantucket Island, where he has business interests, and is visiting relatives in this city. Mir. and
 frs. Salvas will leave soon by motor for their winter home in Florida Their daughter will remain in Put nam as she is a student at the school on Church street.
Putnam patriot., 1929-11-14
ADDRESSES RoTARIANs

Rev. Leonard R. Richards, rector of Christ church, Pomfret, spoke to the members of the Putnam Rotary Club at their monday luncheon, Wed nesday, on The Royal Mounted Of the North West" Before coming to Connecticut Mir. Richard was located in Canada and came in personal con- tact with the organization, whose motto is "Get your man
Putnam patriot., 1929-11-14
BEAUTIES AT DANCE
 WILL GET LOVING CUPS

4 beauty contest. with loving cups as prizes. will feature a dance to be held in Odd Fellows hall Fri day evening. The Rhode Island Col leeians Atlantic Beach Casino orches- tra will furnish music for dancing, which begins at s.30.
Putnam patriot., 1929-11-14
ELks-MAsoNs CONTEST

It Is anticipated that the annual ssrd tournament between the Elks and the Masons, which the former have won for three years, will soon be under way. The Masons. 1t is understood have been holding an inter- Masonic tournament and hope that the experience will stand them in good stead when the Elks- Masons season eficially opens.
Putnam patriot., 1929-11-14
ANNOUNCE ENGAGEMENT

T. A. Stanley, of North Wood. stock announces the engagement of his daughter, Miss Rena F. Stanley to Arthur Stockton of Elmville.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1929-03-18
Social and Personal
Party Given by Mr.. and Mrs. Patterson Brings
Back Scenes of Sheridan House Days for Guests
Gym Transformed Into
Circus Tent for Party

Decorations to give the high school
gymnasium the appearance Of cir
Gus tent were used for the costume
party given Saturday evening by the
Sophomore class. Arrangements were
In charge Of the class officers assist
ed by several committees.
After program Of song and dance
specially numbers. dancing was en-
joyed for two hours. Music was fur
nished by Elmer Klipstein's five piece
orchestra.
Refreshments were served at small
tables In the domestic science room,
and here too, the circus idea was car
ried out, with small circus tents Tor
centerpieces. and each table In q diff
ferent color.
Mr.. and Mrs. Elmer Brown, Mrs.
Robert Melville. Misses Rita Murphy
and Margery -1orris, AMI Myron And
erson chaperoned the party which
was attended by moe than IS.
J, Assisting the class officers, Leo
Benser. Phyllis Thompson, Beatrice
Bowman. and william Davis, were the
following committees: Refreshments,
Idel Stegncr, Helen Hanson. Gladys
Barth, Knutson, Albert Cook and
Gladys Sundland; program, Ailccn
Cameron, Veronica Werstlcin and
Mary Lou Thompson.
Dale Brown. Paul German, John
Spriggs. Marian Melville, Viola Sund-
land and Vernon Hill composed the
decorations committee.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1929-03-18
Large Student loan
Fund Maintained by
Local B. P. w. Club

AT least a high school education
for every business GIRL the educa-
tional slogan of the National Fedora
ton Of Business and Professional
Womcn's clubs, is being kept in mind
by the local Business and Professional
Women's club. During the past week,
set aside as National Business Wo-
mems week. special emphasis was
being placed on the work done by the
local club.
Especially worthy of mention is the
student loan fund. maintained by the
Bismarck B. p. w. club.
The fund. obtained from entertain
mcnts sponsored by the club, is a re-
volving fund of about $1,000, and be-
sides this there is balance of $50 to
be used for the study of music. The
club made its first loan In June 1926
Since then 10 loans making a total of
$l470 have been made. the money
being used for high school compile
ton, normal and college work and for
business college courses Loans are
limited to 500 each, and no interest
is charged for year. All applicants
must be either high school graduates.
or be nearing the completion OF their
high school work.
Since graduation from high school
Is stressed by the club. this is brought
to the attention of the eighth grade
girls by essay contests on ''Why
Eighth Grade Girls Should Complete
High School," This year a debate is
planned for the same purpose.
In addition to the loan fund. the b.
p. w. club also sponsors Sunday after
noon at Homes" for the out-of town
school girls. Some special entertain
ment is planned for each week, and
this year the clubs of the city are CO.
| operating.
The local club maintains club rooms
which may be used by any of the
members, end have been a source OF
comfort to many OF the members
whose homes are not in the city. All
facilities for entertaining are pro.
vided, and this year the rooms have
been made much more attractive b,
the addition of new curtains and nil.
lows. Much credit for the coy ap.
pcarance Of tho rooms must be givcr
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1929-03-18
First Indian Girls
Club Is Organized

Organization of the first club for
Indian girls was completed last week
when Mrs. Alfred zuger. junior menu
bership chairman for the North Da-
kota Federation of Women's clubs, or
ganized the Sakakawca Junior Girls
club at the Indian school, with a
membership of 20.
The Indian school glee club of Is
girls and four others made up the
charter membership of the club.
Miss Alice Slater was named presi-
dent of the new club. Other officers
who will assist her are: Marie La
France, vice president: Hazel Powers,
recording secretary: Verna Bell. cor
responding secretary, and Mary Little
Chief. treasurer
The president appointed the fol-
lowing committees: Constitution and
by laws, Verna Starr. Evangeline
Gillette and Rachel Grant; Course OF
study, Rose Demery. Hope Jamerson,
Dora LaFrance; Membership. Ange-
line Grant, Catherine Bailey and
Marie Deuchaine.
At the business meeting 1t was de-
cided to fcderate with the state or
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1929-03-18
Personal and
Social News Of
Mandan Vicinity

Jack Gallagher, Hazen. spent Sat-
urday in Mandan transacting bust
ness.
* X y
Mrs. Maize Richardson. Fargo, ar
rived in Mandan Saturday to become
tecl1nician at the Mandan DcaconesS
hospital. u
\ \
Mrs. j. H. Newton has as her guest
her niece, Miss Cornish, Calgary,
Alta, who will spend several weeks
in Mandan.
4 \ =
Ted Loran, yardman for the Bling
enheimcr Lumber company, fractured
hts left leg in fall Friday afternoon
while at work in the yards.
\ X y
Mr.. and Mrs. Merton A. DAILY. ST.
F.-.ul, Mimi, who have been guests al
the home of Mr.. and Mrs. A. j. &C. Sc
left Friday for Glendive, Mont, where
MIR. DAILY will attend to business mat
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1929-03-18
Out-of-ToWn School
Girls Entertained

A program OF piano and vocal solos
and readings and talk OH girls
Clubs, was given yesterday afternoon
when out-of town school girls were
entertained at the Business and Pro-
fcsSional Women'S club rooms.
Piano numbers were presented by
Mrs. Henry Duemeland, Miss Marcellc
LaRose and Miss ErneStine Dobler
and Misses Dency Dickinson and Luz
cile Cogl1lan. accompanied by Mrs.
Hermann Scheffer, sang several
duets.
Mrs. Alfred Zuger. junior member
ship chairman for the Nort'l Dakota
Federation Of Women's clubs, spoke
on what younger girls may get out
of club work, and two readings were
gwen by Miss Mildred Guam.
Refreshments were served at the
close Of the program.
The committee in charge were Miss
Belle Menus of the Business and
Professional Women's club and Mrs.
A. r. Miesen and Mrs. &c. Stuckc of
the Bismarck Study club.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1929-03-18
THOUGHTS FOR REFLECTION
Bismarck. No. OAK

Bismarck, No. OAK
Editor Tribune:
While we never have been very en-
nomination and election to the presi-
dency of the United States, We. never
thclcss. are willing and ever ready to
recognise his good qualities. In his
inaugural address from the steps of
the capitol at Washington on March
4th, he sounded timely warning
when he declared to all the world.
that this nations greatest peril was
disrespcct Of the law.
This declaration by our president is
Of great significance. and more so.
than we at times realize and with its
ccriouS consequences. When the chief
executive of our country calls to our
attention our perilous condition. there
must be some foundation for his
statement.
Our legislature has adjourned and
its members have gone home TO their
respective places Of residence. What
the merits or dement's of their de-
liberations will be Is left to be seen.
The repeal Of tho Estate Bank Guar
anty Act" and the negligence to Of
fer anything in its place as SUBJ
| stitute Is an action which Is very
hard to comprehend.
The legislature Of 1913 passed this
guaranty act which made it manda-
tory on the state banks to pay 9
certain amount Of theil deposits a;
a yearly assessment into this fund
for the purpose Of reimbursine
depositors in closed banks. We al
are aware Of the inability of this
fund to liquidate the liabilities of the
closed banks. 1t Is estimated that
there Is a liability of approximately
S25 ,000, 900 against the guaranty fund
plus proceeds from assets in closeC
banks in process of liquidation. II
the legislature can nullify a just
obligation imposed OH our bank guar
anty fund. we contend. our CHIEF
executive was justified in calling tt
our attention our perilouS condition
To nullify an obligatory act passee
by former legislature without proper
liquidation. appears to be sidesteppint
the constitution of our state and ma
ton, and contend that 1t does MOI
require a preponderance of evidence
to notice the fallacy of this act. L
obligations against the bank guar
anty fund can be Cancelled by a leg
islative act. it would appear to b.
equally appropriate to repudiate OH
state bonds by similar act. Obliga
lions are obligations. regardless o
what shape and form they may be
inasmuch as they have been recog
nized as such.
What would the farmers of ou
state have thought If our legislator
had relieved them of fifteen or tween
ty million dollars Of their sta!
obligations by legislative aci
similar to the act which relieved IN
state banks of approximately $25.
OO0.0 900 of obligations towards thci
dcpositors? We contend. they simpl
would have refused to believe tina
such an act could be possible.
II If the legislature felt that