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Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1929-10-10
E. w. Mullan Only New Mem
Der. - Organization Per-
fected.-Mrs. Barber
Secretary
Open Night at Evening School To
Form School Board

The town school committee met
Tuesday evening for the purpose OF
organization. The only change IN
the personnel Of the committees is the
membership Of Edward w. Mullan.
democrat, who received one more
vote than did James J. Charron, dem
oerat. at Mondays election. Officers
were elected as follows:
Chairman. Eric II. Johnson; secre-
tary, Mrs Elvirn Barber; clerk, Mall
hon II Geissler; teachers committee.
Mr.. Johnson, Mrs Barber and Mrs
Archibald Macdonald Jr; purchasing
committee. ]. Dyer Potter. J. A. p.
Gagne. r. w Mu'lan; building COM
mittee, John Bulger, Mrs. W. j. Bart
lett. Silas NJ Wheelock; transporta-
ton. Mullan, Macdonald Potter.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1929-10-10
SCHOOL BOARD MEETS
JOHNSON CHAIRMAN
Large Audience Not
Aware of Fire

Fire was discovered in a rear room
Of the United Cigars store next TO
the Bradley theatre about nine
o'clock last night but was soon ex-
tinguished. The proprietor, George
Anas, believes the blaze was caused
by someone throwing a lighted cigar
cite stub near some papers
People in the theatre were I'M
aware Of the fire. One or two patrons
sitting on the southwest side Of the
house smelled smoke. One man left
the theatre to investigate IL was
noticed that employees were unusually
active passing up and down the isle.
The orchestra seats were filed and
had there been an alarm a panic
nigh, have ensued.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1929-10-10
MAYOR TO MEET MR..
NIKOLOFF TODAY
VIII Discuss Matter of the Pur-
chase of Land on Oak
Hill

S Nikoloff. who holds an option
TO purchase the crown Of Oak Hill,
which includes the plet "a land i06x
40 feet chat the city needs for erect
ing It's new million gallon standpipe,
has returned to the city but Mayor
Richard has had no opportunity TO
consult with him as vet concerning
the purchase. Mayor Richard said
this morning that he hopes to meet
Mr.. Nikoloff this afternoon.
At the last meeting ef the common
council Mr.. Nikoloff'a letter suggest.
ing that the city take ever the option
from the Putnam Savings Bank was
read. Mr.. Nikoloff stated that he re-
quired the option with the idea Of
making his purchase a public park.
The council authorized the mayor TO
consult Mr.. Nitoloff 70 see II he
would sell tie CITY the tract Of land
desired and if this can nrt be accom-
plished to take over the option.
OF Vital Interest
The situation IS one Of vital inter
est 30 The citizens. Ii is 20 be hoped
that Mr.. Nikoloff win sell the plot 60
the city and that he will go through
with his public spirited purpose in
securing the option. II he does 50 Il
will result IN Putnam having a much
needed park. Ii Mr.. Nikoloif can
not see his way clear TO do this and
insists that the city take an assign
ment of the option the city will have
no trouble of reassigning the opt.sn
reserving TO itself the tract of land
desired. Two men have expressed a
willingness 70 take the option off
the eity's hands. in the event that the
city has to take i over.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1929-10-10
Defeat Miron For Tax Collect
or.-Only Behind 81 on
Straight Tickets
Mullan Elected By One Vote. Town
Elections

Putnam Republicans elected their
entire town ticket at Mondays cleo
ton except Irving II. Miron, nominee
for tax collector, who was defeated
by Alfred Bonneville, Democrat, by
a majority of 1872 votes. In the minor
ity representation on the school board
Edward w. Mullan defeated the pre-
sent incumbent, James J. Charron, by
one vote.
An outstanding feature Of the vote
is the change in the complexion Of
the straight ballots cast. Only thirty
seven more straight Republican ball
lets were polled than straight Demo-
cratic ballots. In former years the
majority of straight Republican bal
lots has been two to one. and some
times more. A year ago, out of a total
of 929. the straight Republican ballots
counted were 542 with POI Democrat
ic ballots. 1t would appear from this
drastic change that the Democratic
party has become more united and was
encouraged by the presidential election
of last year when the town went Dem
ocratic.
Split Both Ways
In Analysing the vote for tax col
lector it is apparent that Republicans
split their tickets and voted for Bon
neville 1t is also apparent that Dem
ocrats split tickets and voted for
Miron. The splits, however. gave
Bonneville a substantial majority.
Mr. Miron stated Tuesday morning
that IN had seen the handwriting on
the wall. He has been actively en-
gagged in politics for several years;
he has also taken a prominent part
In the waterworks discussion. He
realized that he had made political
enemies and also realized that sooner
or later his defeat was sure to come.
Mr.. Charron said the morning fol-
lowing election that he would not ask
for a recount. Notwithstanding a diff
ference of one vote would effect his
election.
The Vote as Poiied
Following is the vote as cast, all
nominees except Miron for tax col
lector, Dubois. Selectman; Joseph
Page, constable; James J. Charron,
town school committee; and Estelle
Delisle, Valarie Delage and Celia Gil
man, nominees for the library board,
being elected:
Whole number of votes cast, 2,0ll,
out of a total enrolment Of approx
mately 5000. OF these 100 were
straight Republican ballots and TAP
straight Democratic ballots. In the to-
tai vote cast thirtv-four ballots were
thrown out for cause, leaving 456 split
tickets.
The candidates received the follow
ing number of votes: Assessors,
Ernest b. Kent, r, 1908; Daniel Lab
ossiere. a. $50: board of relief. Fred
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1929-10-10
BUGBEE CORPORATIONS
Asst ANNIVERSARY SALE

The Bugbee Corporation is observ-
ing its 41st anniversary this week
with n merchandising event for one
day only, Saturday. In all Of the
many departments, from second floor
to basement, seasonable merchandise
has been specially priced 20 give the
buyers of this corner Of the county
an opportunity 70 share in the reeog-
milton of another milestone passed by
Putnam's oldest department store.
Page seven of this issue is devoted ex
elusively TO news Of Saturdays big
dollar saving event.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1929-10-10
RUMOR PUTNAM TO
LOSE INDUSTRY
officials of Adams Manufactur-
ing Company Will Neither
Affirm Nor Deny Story That
Has Become Public.

A rumor has gained currency in
the city that the Adams Manu-
featuring Company is TO remove
its plant from Putnam The officials
Of he company at the New York Of
fee Of the concern. 81 East 32nd
treet. will neither confirm nor deny
The rumor.
When the rumor came to the at
tentisn of the new industries COM
mite of the Chamber of Commerce
last month. A. f. Smith. chairman,
wrote courteous letter 10 The Off
cials Of the company in New York
asking If the rumor had any found
alton and requesting The officers. If
they confirmed the rumor, 20 let The
committee know details concerning
the plant so that an attempt could be
made to secure some concern TO uti-
lie the plant. To this letter the Off
cials have made no reply
Bought the Mill
The company came here number
Of wears ago when their mill village
in Rhode Island was taken for reser-
voir purposes. They purchased the
UftAi IHtN OCCUPY from NNf tNlHsNitlR-
Morse Mills Inc, built a sub
stantial addition bought more land and
seemed TO be successfully manufac-
turing cotton scrim and often he
plant has run night and day. II was
thought that the industry could be
counted upon as q permanent asse. to
the manufacturing business OF Put
nam.
The concern has another plant in
Darien and IL is possible that the com
pany Is considering housing all Of SIS
machinery under one roof. II is con-
fidently believed, due to the attitude
Of the officials. that they have not
definitely decided to remove their
plant from Putnam. If hey had they
would saw so. As they do not deny
the rumor it is assumed that they
may be contemplating such a move.
The Chamber Of Commerce and the
citizens Of Putnam viii continue 10
hope that the valuable asset TO the
city's industries viii remain here un-
til officially told to the contrary
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1929-10-10
PROCEEDS TO CHARITY

A benefit entertainment for char
ty will be given at the Bradley thea
tire. Friday evening, under the aus
pices Of the Woman's Catholic Coun-
Gil. The proceeds from the affair
will be devoted wholly 60 local chart
ty. The entertainment will include
the picture, Weary River, with
Richard Barthelmess, and concert
by the st. Mary's Boy Scout band.
The tickets are but thirty-five cents.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1929-10-10
SOUTH WOODSTOCK

The South Woodstock Parent
Teacher Association will hold its Oc-
tober meeting at the schoolhouse on
Monday afternoon October Ia at
four o'clock. Mrs. Hanley. the art
supervisor viii give demonstration
and Mrs Stanley the supervisor will
speak.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1929-10-10
DEMOCRATS EVINCE A :
GROWING STRENGTH

erick w. Seward. r, COS; Adelard p.
Pepin, d, S99; selectmen, Clarence T..
Pierce, r. zoos. William p. Warren,
7, 96s, Edward Girard, d, $50, Edmund
Dubois, d, ST.; town clerk. Henry N
Benoit, r, and d, LOSS; treasurer,
Henry n. Benoit. r, and d, 1904;
agent town deposit fund, Henry N.
Benoit, r. and 4, 1878; auditors.
Lucius =. Merriam. 1876, John j. Nc
Garry, $50; collector of taxes, Alfred,
t5onneyi ie q, I.eS0, Irving II.
Miron, +. sS8; cons ables. Err
nest L. Chandler, r. zoos, Pc
ter Gardner r, lob. Aueuste
Martini, 1919, Thomas Duquette, d,
$40, Edward Benoit, d, SGT, Edmund
Keane, d. S62, Joseph G. Page, d, sci;
registrar Of voters. Hermon G. Carver,
1912. George potvin, 1913; town school
committee. Joseph A. p. Gagne. 1.046,
Silas NJ. Wheeloek, 1927, Edward W.
Mullan, S62, James J. Charron. sci.
Thompson
Assessor. Edward L. Desaulniers, r;
board of relief, Fred o. Stone, RI;
seleetmen. Narcisse Ravenelle, T,
Frank p. Kies, r, Frank A. Pelletier,
d town clerk and treasurer, Charles
V. Chase, r; tax collector, Philip l..
Duhamel, r; registrar Of voters. Clar-
ence Seaver. r, Clarence Stevens, d;
town school committee, Alexander
Maitland, r, Joseph Laroche, d, Frank
Knight, r. Average majority--i6s r.
Woodstock
Assessor. Albert Williams, r;
board Of relief, George Butts, r; Sc
lectmen, George Il. Wetherell, d, Luth-
err Place. r. ]. Albert Anderson, r
town clerk and treasurer, Robert
Harkis, r; tax collector. Ferdinand
Kenyon, r; registrar of voters, vii
liam c. Child. r. Asa X. Scranton, d
town school committee, Joseph Kali
gren. r. Robert Johnson. d. Average
majority-l50. r.
Pomfret
Assessor. James f. Stoddard, r.
board Of relief, Charles +. Griggs, r
Arthur G. Botham, d, Clarence D.
Watson. d sclectmen, George II
Hicks. r. Arthur d. Briggs. r, Frank
NJ. Noon, d town clerk and treasurer
Willis Covell. r.: tax collector, Charles
+. Griggs, r; town school committee
Alice T.. johnson, r, J. Fred Ash, r
Mary Nelson, d. Average majority
SIR.
Eastford
Assessor. William r. Keith r. board
of relief, William S. Warren. r: Sc
lectmen. ElIery NJ. Bartlett, r, Wal
lace |. Goodall, r, William II. SPHINX
a town clerk and treasurer, Florence
W. Lathrop, r, and d; tax collector
Cora b. Lathrop, r, and d; town school
committee, William S. Warren, r
Edith Wheaton Smith, d, Charles +
Buell.. r. Average majority-63 T.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1929-10-10
SPORTSMAN ARRESTED

Ernest Richards of Putnam was
arrested in Pomfret, Tuesday, by de-
putty game wardens He will appear
m justice court at Pomfret, Friday,
charged with having killed three male
pheasants in one day. The Law al
lows but two. II is understood that
there are unusual facts connected
with the case and that il will be con
tested. Judge NJ. II. Geissler has been
retained 20 represent Mr.. Richards.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1929-10-10
RETURNING FROM CHINA

Or. and Mrs. James Roy Fulton are
planning to sail for the United States
from Shanghai, China. November ist
They viii come to Putnam TO visit
Mrs. Fu!ton's parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
Silas NJ. Wheelock, Church street.
DIR. Fulton was first stationed at tho
U. S. naval hospital at Tientsin and
later transferred to Shanghai Mrs.
Fulton left Putnam two years ago TO
join her husband in the Orient.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1929-10-10

There win be a meeting Of the
Parent Teacher Association IN the
High School hal Tuesday evening at
eight o'clock. The affair is arranged
as a Get Together" meeting and
program that viii prove entertaining
has been arranged.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1929-10-10
ENGAGEMENT ANNOUNCED

Mrs. Mary L. Morse of Whitman
tic. wishes TO announce the engage
ment of her daughter, Ruth May. a
secretary at the Connecticut Agri-
cultural College. Storrs. to Viii
liam ]. Smith Of East Woodstock
who is employed by the Saltwater
Worsted Company.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1929-10-10
YOUNG MOTHER
AUTO VICTIM DEAD
Mrs. Doris Deteur, 81, Hit BY
City Taxicab.--Driver Not
Held
Returning From Work and Was
Crossing Street

Mrs Doris Deteur, 81, wife Of
Henry Deteur. and q mother Of two
year old son. died at the Day K'mhall
hospital at $50 o'clock. Tuesday
morning from injuries she received
the evening before when hit by n
taxieab Of he CITY Taxicah Company,
driven by Rudolph Muire. Wilkinson
street. company manager. Patrolman
Edward Benoit checked IN the acct
dent and reported 20 Captain Jarvis.
Prosecuting Attorney Eric II. john
son and County Coroner Arthur G.
Bill % Danielson were told the facts
found by the officer. Muire was not
arrested.
Mrs. Dcteur is employed at the
mill Of the National Rhea Company.
She was returning to her home. l15
School street. after her days work,
walking home with Miss Maud Adams
of Walnut street Reaching a point
opposite her own home Mrs, Deteur
bid Miss Adams good night and start
ed 70 cross the highway
Felt Impae,
Muirc was driving two passengers
TO their homes II is understood that
he has stated that he did not see the
woman on account of being blinded
nv the liehis Of an appr aching car.
lie fet the impact Of his machine ms
Il hit the woman and brought the
taxicah 10 stop.
Mrs. netour was not rendered
unconscious, IT is said and ask
81 that her husband be notified
lie soon appeared and the injured
woman was taken to the hospital. She
was admitted at $50 o'clock and
died several hours later from internal
injuries. She also received a COM
pound fracture of the leg
Besides her husband and child Mrs.
Deteur is survived by her parents
who live in Northampton Mass. Fur
Their investigation Of the facility q
now in the hands Of Coroner Bill and
il an arrest Is made il viii presum.
ably be made on the coroner's order.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1929-10-10

A meeting Of the Womans kehet
Corps was held Tutsday in Odd Eel
lows hal. Following dinner at
noon the regular business meeting
and inspection took place.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1929-10-10
WORLD WAR VET
COMMITS SUICIDE
Brsinard Chandler Dependent
Writes Note.-Opens Five
Gas Jets



iirainard Chandler, ss, Wor d War
veteran, in what is believed 20 be q
fit OF dependency. committed suicide
by gas asphyxiaiion at his home In
Southhridge, Sunday or early Mon
day morning. Chandler was cous-
in of Miss Elizabeth Child. Grove
street. His mother was Miss Eta
Child Of Woodstock Following a
funeral IN Sonthbridge burial was IN
z he North Woodstock cemetery whore
his mother and sister are buried.
Chandler served over seas and was
IN sged several times H 'vas ael~l0~-
ed in Southbridge and when he fail
ed 20 appear for work. Monday morn
ing. his empioyer went 60 his home
after the noon hour TO see why Ne
was absent. The home where Chand-
er lived alone was filed with Gas,
five tets being found open. The police
were notified and the medical exam
incr summoned. II was thought the
man had been dead rem five 10 zen
hours. A note had been written by
Chandler before he lay down to die.
Il was as follows:
Only Nuisance"
To whom il may concern; |.
Brainard Chandler. have taken my
life Of my own free will | am only
a nuisance to myself and all ! come
in contact with. s. here goes nothing
| hope no one misses me. am sick
Of working like a dog and having
somebody tel me | am mad all the
time. Bra.nard Chandler.
Mr.. Chandler is survived by his
father. Winthrop Chandler Of South
bridge. and a brother Harold Chand-
Ter of Webster.
New Britain herald., 1929-12-02
Tax Notice

Ky virtue of Tax Warrant delivered to me as collector of taxes for the Town of Berlin, l hereby give notice that I will sell at the Public Sign Post in said Town at public auction on the Sth day "f February. 1880, at o'clock in the afternoon to satisfy certain taxes due the Town of Berlin from Mario Trap Rock Co. on the list day of May. 1928 and 1929, said taxes amounting to $lSl9. enough of the following described prop eIty to pay said taxes, together with the interest. tax liens and charges allowed by law: A certain piece or parcel of land with all improvements thereon. situated in the Town of Berlin and bounded and described as follows;
 First Piece e-North and West by the Mattabessett River at the turn or bend of the river. East by the Highway and south hy land of William II. Webster or assigns, tainirg two acres. more or less.
 Second Piece North by land of the City of New Britain and x. l.. Bcrli'ey ar assigns, East by the Rocky Hill Town Line. south by land Of Charles 1,ohrcn- wend or assigns and West by the High way. containing Three acres mor. or less. Thc other part of this lot cunta'us IS l-2 acres in the Town of Rocky IInl. Third Piece North hy land uf Gustayc Itodach CT Rssi"ms, East by the Ma1ia- hnssett River. south by land of Burton North or assigns and West by the Mid dlctown Branch "r the New York. New Haven and Hartford Railroad Company and contains , acres more or less. Fer lin Land Records Vol 60. page la2
 'llARl.ES F. LEWIS.
 Collector of Taxes for Town "f
 Berlin. Dated at Hcrlin. this gath day of No y,mhcr, 1929.
New Britain herald., 1929-12-02
Goal Posts Are Stolen
 Before Bristol Game
Especial to the HeraldJ

iNpECIal 10 tue flelalO)
 Bristol. Dec. , - Whcr mem bers of the Maple End foC,hali team went to MuZZy field yestcr- day morning to inspect the grid- iron before their game with the New Britain Blues, they found that something was wrong. Ana it did not take long 10 ascertain that this was due to the fact that both goalposts were missing. And. football, without goalpostc, being rather more than difficult, q few feverish hours were spent in erecting new uprights and crossbars. Then the game was played.
 The disappearance is believed by Maple End players to have been brought aDout with at least the knowledge Of their tradltion- al rivals. the West Ends. These teams but1lcd for the city cham plonslnp on Thanksgiving Day. with the winner to get the goal posts and permission 10 use the field yesterday. But there WAS no winner. for the game ended in d. sCoreiess tie. and the West Ends are reported To be vcAed that the opponents were allowed to use the field yesterday. No police action is believed likely.
New Britain herald., 1929-12-02
WILL DEMONSTRATE FORESTRY METHODS Experts Will Be in Berlin Wed-
 nesday--Plan Contests
 PRIZES TO BE OFFERED
Timber Estimating Among ENrnts- East Berlin Fire District to Meet Plans Completed For Alphabet Nalc-Bcrlin Notes of Interest.

In maintaining their movement to further education along forestry lines among the farmers of the state Of Connecticut, the state forestry department and the county farm bureau have planned to hold a dcm- onstration of the proper methods Of maintaining a wood lot on the farm of Alexander Bruce of Berlin on Wednesday morning at 10 o'clock.
 Though originally planned as an educational project, the bureau. un- der the direction of two men from the state department, will award prizes to the person or persons who can prove ability along certain lines, such as judging the number O. feet ot timber in a wood lot, the num- hcr in a single tree. etc. One of the prizes is a timber cstimator'S set. a useful and valuable set by which the number of feet in the wood lot may be more readily estimated.
 The event this Wednesday is an unusual affair sponsored by the state and is held throughout the state at this time of the year. This k the first time it has been held in b"rlin in some time, and there are
New Britain herald., 1929-12-02
Tax Notice

Ey virtue of q Tax Warrant delivered lp me as collector ot taxes for the Town of Berlin hereby gi>e u"ti.-e that Will sell at the Puhlic Sign Post in said Town at public auction un the Sth day ot February, 1850. at , O lock in the "itrrnuon, to satisfy certain taNcS due the Town of Berlin from Peter Pllkionls de- ceased. on the lSt day of MaN l927 i9@N and 1929, said taxes amounting to 1905, enough of the following described property to pay said taxes, together with thc interest, tax liens and charges all lowed by law: A certain piece or parcel of land with all improvements thereon situated i'll the Town ot Berlin and bounded and described as follows: Lots II and 5G on map of property known as Treasure Fields. said map on file in the Town Clerks olDce in Berlin and drawn br l.. A. OIdcIshaw. Said lots l4 and %3 are bounded north hy Newton Street. 200 fcct east by the New Britain Road, 30 feet south by lots F and 3f, 200 feet aud west by Upson Avenue, % feet. Ber- lin Land Records. Vol. 50, page 94
 CHARLES F. LEWIS,
 Collector of Taxes for Town of
 Berlin. Dated at Berlin, this 2Gth day of No \, 6ar
New Britain herald., 1929-12-02

choice at the fair may order thinos more suitable and they will be ob- talncd for them by the society.
 During the afternoon tea will be served in the parIors of the church. At 6 o'clock the cafeteria will be opened and an opportunity given to purchase homo cooked meal.
 Berlin Cong. Church Notes
 The Girl Scouts met this afternoon al 1 o'clock at the Berlin Conerc- Sational church.
 Thc Boy Scouts will meet at their rooms ill the church on Friday evening at o'clock.
 The last of the union mid-wrrl services will be held at the south church in New Britain on Thurs day evening. The speaker will be Frederick D. Ellis. formerly en- gagged in medical work in India. His subject will be The Adventurous Scryicc.'
 Every Member Canvass
 The every member canvass for funds to carry on the work of the Berlin congregational church will be mad" next sunday. \ letter fca- turing the budget required to carry on the work will he mailed each member Of the church some time during the week. William Scott. chairman of the committee, will present the matter in detail to mem Dcrs Of the congregation at the services next Sunday morning. All those participating in the canvass are asked 10 be present for u brief commissioning service. At l o'clock they will be entertained at dinner, after which they will go out to make their calls.
 schools Resume Sessions
 All of the local schools resumed thelr sessions this morning after the Manufacturing holidays. The school. were closed Wednesday con for the rest Of that week.
 Return 10 schools
 During the past week there have
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