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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-06-09

I've always maintained, and always will
maintain, that there's nothing in this world
to beat real bachelor establishment. Men
have a knack of making themselves comfort
able that few women can ever achieve. Aunt
JuliaS idea of chair, for instance, was some
antique made to the order of the Spanish
Inquistion.
The Stopper had the right conception. Men
arrived in vans and unloaded things with slant
ing backs and cushioned seats, and, whenever
I wasn't over at the Hall, wallowed In these.
The Stopper wallowed in them all the time.
Occasionally he put in an hour or so in the
Summer house-for he had caused q Summer
house to appear at the bottom of the garden
but mostly you would find him indoors, with
all the windows shut and something to drink
at his elbow. He said he had had so much
fresh air in Australia that what he wanted now
was something he could scoop out with q spoon.
Once or twice 1 tried to get him over to the
Hail. but he would have none of 1t. He said
from what he knew of O. B. ELS, he wouldn't
be allowed to take his boots of, and ran more
over, grave risk of being offered barley water.
Apparently he had once met a teetotal o. B. E.
in Sydney and was prejudiced
However, he was most sympathetic when I
told him about Myrtle. He said that he was
broad minded enough to realize that there
might quite possibly be women IN the world
unlike his late wife. Concerning whom he
added that the rabbit was not, as had been gen.
orally stated Australias worst pest.
Tell me of this girl, my boy" he said, do
you give her presents?"
well, as matter of fact, Uncle Percy"
said, II was rather planning something of the
kind, If only could see my way to managing
it. It's her birthday next week, Uncle Percy.
and it crossed my mind that If could stumble
on somebody who could slip me q few quid,
something might possibly be done about it,
Uncle Percy"
UNJOW, let me see," unused the old Stopper.
wriggling his feet q couple Of inches
farther onto the table and knitting the brow
a bit. What shall it be? Jewelry? No. Girls
like their little bit of jewelry, but perhaps it
would scarcely do. have it. A sundial"
"A what?" I said
"A sundial" said the old Stopper. what
could be more pretty and tasteful gift? No
doubt she has little garden Of her own, some
sequestered nook where she wanders in maiden
meditation on Summer evenings. If so, she
needs sundial."
But. Uncle Percy" I said doubtfully, "do
you really think My idea was rather that
If you could possibly let me have a fver-or
say tenner to make up the round sum-"
"She draws sundial" said the old Stopper
firmly, land likes it," 49," 'f =
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-06-09
Jh1dge and The O>d Stxbper
Story of and q Affair-By p c. Wodoua

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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-06-09

A NY doubts may have had as to the &C
ceptability of my present vanished as soon
as I had wheeled 1t across the park in its
barrow. The Stopper had had the right idea.
Myrtle was all over the sundial
I sprang the tea invitation, and for mo-
Putnam patriot., 1929-12-05
Pomfret's Mystery
 Play of the Nativity

The sixteenth presentation of Pom. fret's Community presentation of Holy Night" depicting the scenes of the Nativity, will be given in Pomfret hall on the evening Of December the 22nd, at 2 and at 9 o'clock.
 Following last years plan, admis- sion will be by ticket. There Is no charge for tickets. The play is sup ported by the Town through q fund placed in the Town Treasury by the Pomfret Neighborhood Association to be administered in the interests of the Public Library, with an app0rtion- ment of a small sum annually for the perpetuation of the Christmas Page ant. Voluntary contributions supple ment this fund, but no admission charge is made. The ticket plan for admission has been found necessary not only for the comfort but for the safety of the large audiences.
 Tickets may Dc had, on application, after Monday, December 9th, to Mir. Warren Averill. Putnam or Co Mrs. Lauretta Melbcrt. Pomfret.
Putnam patriot., 1929-12-05
Chief Executive Receives All But Six Votes Cast For
 King
Grinseli for Tax Collector With sissy-
 six Majority

Mayor Charles A. Richard was re- turned to office for another two-year term beginning January ist, 1880. and the whole republican city ticket was elected. at the hiennal city elect lon. Monday
 The vote could hardly be called large Whether it was small depends upon the point of view. In ip27 only 100 voters went to the polls. Two years ago. however. there was no con- test of any kind. Mayor Richard had been endorsed by the democrats and the whole republican ticket was with out opposition. At Monday's election, while Mayor Richard wRs not endors- cd by the democrats he was not op- posed There was but a single con- test. that for the office of tax collect or. This was sufficient Co get out larger vote than was cast two years ago and both parties established head quarters and made an effort Co bring voters Co the polls 4 total of eS6 votes were east out of a possible ap- pruNimately 5000 cn the voting lists.
 There was q rumor, to which little attention was paid, that there might he an effort to defeat Mayor Richard hx writing in the name of some other eandidnte in the blank democratic column This did not matefialiee. Bue sIX voters took the trouble 70 write in the name uf candidate. Those who did ao voted for Walter \. kings defeated by Mayor Richard at ths general republican caucus for the mnyoraity nomination. The total Tee publican vote including spit ballots. Was 526 As Mayor Richard received total vote of 5sa be ran 63 ahead af his ticket.
 Mod af the splil hallats were. ap- aarontiV. cu the choice Of city tax collector Griuaell received 526 votes or majority of 6G over the demo- cratic nominee. sames J Charron. This shows that Grinaell received some support from the democratic voters as be ran just even with the total repub iean vote. The same sit- aation applies Co Mir. Charron. who received 469 votes, or the full strength of his party's ballots.
 The BaIloting
 The result of the ballot was as fol- lows, Total vote east gs6. Straight repub 'ican 450; split 76; democrats straight BIO; split ib0. For Mayor Charles A. Richard. b89. Walter N. King. r. G, Alderman at-large. War een & Amcs. f. 570. City Treasurer, Charles II Brown. [. fendorsed by the democrntsl 92s. Collector of tax es. Harvey GrinselI. r. b26; James ]. Gharron. q. AGO Auditor Tncius r. Merriam, r. b65; John j. McGarry, q, 37s Registrar of voters. Hcrmon G. Carver, T. 5f5. George potvin. d, 393. Alderman ward I. Robert Chadwick. r. 557 Eugene Berthiaume. d. 375. Ward 2. John N. Dean, [. bb4; Joseph Dubcis. q, 3S0 Ward 3, David Q. Breault. r. 5b2, Francis k vadnais. |. 3s2 Ward 4, Eugene Mignault. r. a63 Edward Duffy. |. 3Gb.
 The polls were open from 6.30 a. m until o'clock D. m. City clerk Thomas r Ryan was moderator
Putnam patriot., 1929-12-05
ORDINANCES TO BE
 STRICTLY ENFORCED

station. Parking two. three and four deep on Main street will not be tol- erated after Monday. This is by de- eree of the common council and order
 uod at the regular meeting of that body. Tuesday evening In order that drivers of cars may again famlliafiAe themselves with the few local rules and regulations that exist tho eeun eil ordered that the section which ap- ulies to parkinR be republished in the local papers. tThe ordinance is set forth iu another column of this is- sue.)
 The removal of snow and ice from sidewalks following storm is an- other disFegarded section that is to be put into effect. This ordinance was also ordered printed in the local papers as a warning that those who do not obey the ordinance will be subject to a penalty 0f S5,
 Warm Discussion
 The matter of parking. which has laid dormant for some time. was re- surrected and became the subject Of a warm discussion when Alderman Chadwick addressed the council. MT. Chadwick said his attention had been called to parking. That the city has spent time and money to formulate and publish ordinances believed help ful to the merchants. Nov they are parking four deep", said Mir. Chad wick. He predicted that unless con ditions change that some day the city
 tContinued on Page Eight
Putnam patriot., 1929-12-05
Elks Lodge of Sorrow
 Memorial Program

The Annual Lodge of Sorrow of Putnam Lodge of Elks was conducted by Exalted Ruler, Lionel Charron, and officers of the lodge. assisted by a talented group that presented fne memorial program, Sunday afternoon in the lodge room of the order.
 Attorney Joseph C. Generoux of Webster was selected Co deliver the eulogy. Rev Henry II. Hodge of the First Baptist church offered the in- vocation. There was orchestral music by the Gold Mask concert orchestra. singing by the Dcric quartette and solo numbers by Lewis F. Denison, Victor Baldwin and r Nelson Lane.
 Added to the necrology list during the past year were the names of Broth CTS Thomas L. Morrissey, Desire Lab by. Fred W. Myers. Ex-Mayor Victor Chapdelaine, Isaac Champeau and Howard Nj. Cole.
 The memorial exercises were at- tended by members of the lodge and friends
Putnam patriot., 1929-12-05
MAYOR s STATEMENT

Tuesday morning Mayor Rich ard. who is also Mayor Elect made tho following statement Co The Patriot
 Of course l am pleased at the vote. lt shows that the citizens have confidence iu me after twn years in office, 1 appreciate all that was done in getting out Che vote and ! am especially grateful Co the women. who worked go hard and faithfully in my behalf
 The election is over ] feel that the member of the board oi aldermen are well chosen and that. as heretofore. party ahiliu tions will now be forgotten and that the common council will function with one end in view the best interests uf the city
 As for mxaelf l can only re- iteraie what ] said at the general caucus when nominated ] thank the voters for their support and promise my best efforts in the conduct of the eity's affairs for the next two years in an eco nomieal. husinesslike way.
 fully realize that there ia a faction In the city that is dis satisfied with the outcome of the water works situation. ] have sponsored the more economical plan in an honest belief that it 10 best for the city. for the taNpay- CTS. and for all concerned. We are facing some large e1pendi- lures. One Is the Alteration prob lem. feel now. as ! have from the first, that the city can not afford to spend a greater sum than is absolutely necessary to provide the city with ample fire protection. 1 am confident that the adopted plan will accomplish this end and ! am pleased, on the eve of my second term as mayor, to be able to state that the Board of Water Commissioners. work ing harmoniously with the com mon council, Is ready Co proceed with the work that will accom- plish the purpose and will solve perplexing problem that was brought to the council over two years ago.
 1 believe that Putnam faces prosperous new year and that the citizens have reason Co expect to see the city progress In 1880 l pledge myself to do all l can to bring this about.
 CHARLES A. RICHARD.
Putnam patriot., 1929-12-05
PUTNAM MAN GOES TO
 JAIL FOR NINE MONTHS

resulted in an announcement by Judge Yeomans that the ease would 70 over until the February term when final disposition will be made. Attorney Harry F. Back of Danielson is 10 supervise the conduct of Dr. MaSlen in the meantime and make a report on his observations when the case Is taken up in February
 Bond Called
 The bond of $50 was called In the case of Reginald Van De We're of Hampton. charged with cruelty to ani- mals.
 The jury was drawn and has been summoned to report this morning. Jurors from this end of the county are. Putnam. Willis R. Carroll. Ar thur C Keith; Eastford. Roy E. Lat ham; Pomfret. Fritz Henry Paine Thompson, Guestave Hagstrom Woodstock. John Kelly.
Putnam patriot., 1929-12-05
Instruments Executed And Rec erded Friday Afternoon Consummates Oral Agree
 ment
Consideration $500 Includes Right of
 Way

Instruments were executed and re- corded last Friday afternoon where by the city of Putnam became the owner of land on Oak Hill, S0x100 feet in the rear, or east, of the pres ent standpipe of the water works de- partment, together with a right of way from Oak street to Prospect street
 The reassignment by the city of the option to the plot of land that includes the greater part of Oak Hill was ex- ecuted in the office of Corporation Counsel Ernest c. Morse. The city came into possession of the option by purchase. for $50, from s. Nikoloff, who secured the original option from the Putnam Savings Bank for the same consideration.
 As soon as the reassignment had been duly executed and signed by Mayor Charles A. Richard in the presence of Ralph E. Thurston, chairman of the Board of Water Commissioners, the assignment was taken to the savings bank. together with a check for $500. Officials of the savings bank paid the city $5o, the amount the city had paid s. Nikoloff for the option, and delivered deed to the property and right of way &C., cepting the city's check in full pay ment.
 The Putnam Savings bank acquir- ed the title to the Oak Hill property through foreclosure. The reassign- ment of the city's option cleared the banks title. This instrument was first recorded in the land records and was followed by recording the deed to the city.
 The incident that has caused some uneasiness. and has also delayed a start being made on the water works improvement project, has been clos ed With the contracts for the build ing of the million gallon standpipe and the foundation for the standpipe in the hands of contractors nothing further stands in the way of getting the work started. unless 1t be unfav- orable weather.
Putnam patriot., 1929-12-05
CITY RECEIVES DEED
 TO STANDPIPE SITE
CHARLES M. LETTERS
 DIED THIS MORNING

Charles Nj. Letters, lifelong resi- dent of Putnam. died at his home on Grand View this morning al GAS o. lock. He had been in poor health for some time and his death was not un- expected. He was in his fifty-eighth year.
 MT. Letters was born in Putnam May IA, 1872. second son of Mr. and Mrs William H. Letters. His father was enc of the prominent citizens of the town and was factor in it's pro- gress and development. a monument to him being Grand View which he bought as a wooded section and de- veloped as home sites. Both his fath- CT and mother have been dead for seme years.
 After attending the schools of Put nam Mir. Letters father established him in the bakery business. This he conducted on South Main street for a number of years. After his brother, he late Frank c. Letters, became postmaster of Putnam. Mr. Letters entered the postofice and rose to the position of assistant postmaster
 After he left the postoffiee he be- came county game warden. He was fond of hunting. fishing and trapping and was we'll fitted through his know edge of wild life for this position. On account of ill health Mir. Letters has been inactive for some time.
 Mr. Letters leaves wife, who was Miss Gertrude Arnold. to whom he was married thirty years ago. Halford Letters and Mrs. Theodore Delisle, children of Mrs. Genevive Letters, Grand View. are a nephew and niece.
 The funeral will be from the home Saturday afternoon at two o'clock, Rev. James F. English of the Congre. eational church officiating Burial will Lu ir. C..l,.n ..t.nna nnnnnfnI.N
Putnam patriot., 1929-12-05
Seek Whereabouts
 Of Withey Brothers

While working in East Thompson, Monday. Henry Withey, Sr, was stricken with paralytic shock He is 77 years old. An ambulance was called and he was taken to the home of his daughter-in-law, Mrs. Henry Withey, Jr., In the Brandy Hill sec ton of the town of Thompson, who is caring for him.
 The Patriot has been asked to as- sist in locating Mir. Withey's two sons, Welcome and Gerduon Withey. whose whereabouts are unknown. Their fath- CT is in a serious condition and little hope Is held out for his recovery. The sons are asked to get in touch with the family in Thompson as soon as possible.
Putnam patriot., 1929-12-05
Too Many Violations of Park ing Regulations.--Monday
 The Zero Hour

IounCH Urders NuIes NFpftHNFa "H
 Warning
 Drivers of motor vehicles are given far warning that the rules and ordin- ances relating to the parking of auto mobiles were enacted to be observed. That they are being disregarded and that they must hereafter be obeyed or cars will be tagged by the police and drivers summoned to the police
Putnam patriot., 1929-12-05
RICHARD REELECTED MAYOR
 REPUBLICANS CARRY TICKET
EARLY MORNING
 MAIL DELIVERY

C. ]. Isbester. local railroad station agent. announced this morning, that Putnam will hereafter have a better early merning mail service. problem upon which the directors af the cham Der of commerce, of which Mr. lshest- CT is member. has been working for some time.
 The early morning mall from New York will leave that city on the State of Maine express in closed pouch. An open pouch will be made up on the train. accepting mail from Bridge port and New Haven. The pouches will be thrown off at Putnam about enc o'c'ock in the morning and will be held at the lceai railroad station until the postotiiee opens at 6.8o. This will assure early morning deliv- cry.
 For some time the early mail from New York. important to banks and manufacturers. has arrived irregular ly on the end of freight train. This has net proved satisfactory Co Put nam business interests and for more than year the chamber of com merce has worked to solve the prob lem. II it now believed that the sitna- tion will b satisfactory and that early mail will be delivered at an early fix ea hour each morning.
Putnam patriot., 1929-12-05
Martin Misiaszek Found Guilty of Drunken Driving Which
 Caused Death December Criminal Session Opens,
 Jury Drawn

Martin Misiaszek of Putnam was sentenced to nine months In the county jail, Tuesday. after he was ar raigned in the superior court at Will limantic at the opening of the Deeem Der criminal session. Misiaszek was charged with driving an automobile while under the influence of liquor. and gross negligence in the operation of a motor vehicle. causing the death of Thomas Moran ST. of Dayville. Through his attorney, Irving H. Mir on of Putnam. plea of nolo con tendre was entered to the charges.
 Misiaszek. 1t is alleged. attended a drinking party the evening of Oet0- Der 18th. While driving through Day vile he hit Mr. Moran, who was sew enty-seven years old, causing injuries which resulted in his death. The Put aana police were notified and Serg- cant George Liard arrested Misiaszek at the corner of Grove and South Main streets as he was entering the city. Last Friday he was araigned in the town court of kiliingly and bound over Go the superior court.
 The December term Of the court was opened Tuesday morning with prayer. Judge Edward N. Neomans is on the bench. The states attorney gave notice that he had nolled several cases on the list and the others had been continued to the February ses- sion
 World War Veteran
 Rudolph Lapointe of East Killing ly plead guilty to theft from a saw mill. He was sentenced to six months in jail with execution of sentence nol- led. It was stated that he had been prevailed upon to plead guilty in the lower court. II was explained that the families of the two men were desti- ute and the theft was committed Co provide sustenance for the Lapointe family. Stevens is a World War vet eran and participated in the Argonne drive and was wounded He has prac- tieally lost the use of his left arm.
 Oliver Gobin of Thompson, charged with concealiug property sold under a conditional bill of sale, pleaded not guilty and elected to be tried by jury. The trial was assigned for Thursday.
 Dr. James C. Maslen, Danielson dentist. was charged with eight counts of abuse of female child. He pleaded not guilty and elected trial by the court. His election of trial was followed by a lengthy recess which
Putnam patriot., 1929-12-05
FAIR FOR BENEFIT OF
 DAY kiMBALL HOSPITAL

The faculty and pupils of the Howe Marot School for young ladies in Thompson have plans made for their annual fair and sale of articles suit able for Christmas gifts for the bone it of the Day Rimball Hospital. The fair will be held December l4th and the public is invited to attend.
Putnam patriot., 1929-12-05

Lionel Lebeau, who has been away for the last few weeks, has returned to his home on Lee street.
Putnam patriot., 1929-12-05
COUNTY AGENT WING
 TO MARRY MISS MILLS

Raymond F. Wing, agent of the Windham County Farmers Associa- ton. is to be married Friday, at West Haven. His brideto-be is Miss Marion \. Mills. daughter Of Mir. and Mrs. James H Mills. Miss Mills has been in Putnam for some time in charge of County All Club work.
Putnam patriot., 1929-12-05

Remember, we are at your service
Putnam patriot., 1929-12-05
PARENT TEACHERS ASSN.
 TO SHOW MOVING PICTURES

Two interesting moving pictures. New Ways for Old" and Working for Dear Lifen. will be shown at the High School hall. Tuesday evening, December 10th. under the auspices fl the Parent Teachers association. The public k invited and no adnis- sion fee vii be charged.
Putnam patriot., 1929-12-05

Mrs. odor Marion of Rocky Hill. formerly of Putnam. ia patient at the Hartford hospital where she un- derwent serious operation. She IS making a speedy recovery.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-03-08
Bankers, Bakers, Miners and Movies
Among Interests Owning Radio Plants

broadcasting game. Eleven cities and
towns boast municipal stations.
A large percentage of the CONNER
cially owned stations Is the property
of radio or electrical companies. The
manufacturers include makers OF bis
cults, batteries and stock medicine. The
oil industry is represented by three re-
filming companies, and broadcaSting Is
sideline with an investment company,
a mining concern and a building con-
tractor.
Three stations are run in connection
with theaters, two with moving picture
producing and one with dance studio.
The Pennsylvania State police have
station at Harrisburg. There is one
political station, wEVD, the Debs me-
mortal station at Woodhaven, N. Y,
sponsored by the Socialist party. The
Boy Scouts of Pueblo, Colo, own and
operate KGDP.
On the educational station list are
liberal arts colleges. three high schools,
agricultural colleges, missionary schools,
technical schools. military academy
and school Of chiropractic.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-03-08
Old Folks Say Doctor
Caldwell Was Right

The basis of treating sickness
has not changed since DR.. Cald-
we'll left Medical College in 1875,
nor since he placed on the market
the laxative prescription he had
used in his practice, known to
druggists and the public since
1892. as DR.. Caldwell's Syrup
Pepsin.
Then, the treatment of consti-
patton, biliousness, headaches
mental depression, indigestion,
sour stomach and other indisposi-
tions that result from constipation
was entirely by means of simple
vegetable laxatives, herbs and
roots. These are still the basis of
DR.. Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin, which
is combination of SIENNA and
other mild laxative herbs, with
pepsin.
The simpler the remedy for con-
stipation, the safer for the child
and for you, and the better for the
general health of all. And as you
can get results in mild and safe
way by using Dr. Caldwells Syrup
Pepsin, why take chances with
strong drugs?
A bottle of DR.. Caldwells Syrup
Pepsin will last family several
months, and all can use it. It is
good for the baby because pleasant
to the taste, gentle in action, and