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Putnam patriot., 1929-02-28
Formerly Well Known Hosiery
and Meeting Place For
Horse Traders
State Line Blocked Officers Making
Liquor Raids

The Lime House." old time hostel
ny and known for miles around. was
destroyed by fire early last Saturday
morning. The place, consisting of a
house and barn located on the Dudley
Thompson line on the New Boston
road. was abandoned as a resort some
wears ago and has been occupied by
MIR. and Mrs. Michael Chiapowski for
the past four years. The family was
unable to save personal belongings.
The loss is estimated at $4,000.
The Line House, as its name i'm
plies. was situated on the Connect
cut Massachusetts state line. The
line passed right through the house.
II is related that in the old days when
there was license to sell liquor in
the Massachusetts border town and
none in the Connecticut town that
the end of the bar in the Bay State
was used and vice versa. If there
was no license to sell liquor on either
side of the line il made a safe place
to do an illegal business. If Massa-
chusetts officers appeared those in
charge would step over into Conneeti-
cut; if Connecticut officers appeared
Putnam patriot., 1929-02-28
RABID DOG SITUATION
BECOMING ALARMING
WHO PERFORATED
THE MELLON HOAX?

Who had the temerity T. im1erson-
ate no less a parsonage than Andrew
J. Mellon, secretary Of the Treasury OF
the United States Of America Some
white haired gentleman N a luxu-
rious limousine" did, and right here
in Putnam, according 10 story re-
Gently carried in an out Of town news
paper under "A Putnam date line. But
there is certainly hoax in the wood
pile somewhere, according 10 informa-
ton received by the Patriot from its
correspondent in Washington.
The original story, according 10 the
re-writer. was told 10 him by the pro-
prictor Of a well known Putnam gaso-
line station. In substance 10 is 20 the
effect that on a night not long since
passed "a beautiful limousine bear
ing the treasurer Of the United States
pulled into the driveway Of the gaso-
line station to refuel." To prove that
the man was the secretary Of the
treasury he admitted t. Not that the
filing station proprietor recognized
him as the secretary but he made
known his Importance IN a manner
somewhat as follows
The Secretary" handed out a new
five dollar bill 10 pay for replenishing
the empty tank. As he did So he per-
sonally disclosed his identity 10 the
attendant. The white haired gentle
man in his luxurious limousine said !:
That's my signature at the bottom"
TO the signature Of Andrew
Mellon on the legal tender proHered.
After the exchange Of a few more
words with the astounded attendant,
while waiting for his change, Of which
the secretary took every nickel, the
luxurious limousine drove Oft into the
night. Whether the five dollar bill
has been kept as souvenir Of Mr..
MELONS" visit was not disclosed in
the story.
Down in Washington, where Secre-
tary Mellon has been busily engaged,
his private secretary informed the
Patriots Washington correspondent
that Mr.. Mellon has not been prowl-
ing about Connecticut, in fact has not
been in New England in many moons.
The story afforded considerable amuse
ment 10 treasury department officials,
whose only offer Of a solution Of the
mystery Is that some ambitious per-
son might have impersonated Seere-
tary Mellon TO impress the service sta
ton man with his Importance.
Putnam patriot., 1929-02-28
Fine Dairy Program
At Eastford Feb. S

An excellent program has been ar
ranged for the Third County Quarter
ly Dairy Meeting 70 be held in the
chapel Of the Congregational church,
Eastford. Tuesday, March 9Th. The
program has been purposely made
short to give time for general discus
sion.
The meeting win open at 1880 a.
m. when County Agent Raymond r.
Wing will outline what Windham
county farmers are doing. At II o.
clock A. R. Merrill. dairy specialist,
will speak on What goes TO make
quality in grain feeds" At noon a
basket luncheon or sandwiches served
by the Ladies' Aid of Eastford.
The afternoons session will open
at one o'clock with an illustrated talk
on "Purebred Bulls" by A. r. Mer-
rill. dairy specialist. The last talk will
be on Business Phases in Dairying,"
by A. w. Manchester, assistant direct
or of extension work at Storrs. Then
will follow the Question Box"
Putnam patriot., 1929-02-28
ST. MARY'S CHURCH FILLED FOR
FUNERAL OF DANIEL ]. BYRNE
TREASURER PUTNAM SAVINGS BANK DIES AT HOME ON
SEWARD STREET FRIDAY MoRNING.-ILL
BUT a WEEK
Fight Until Brother Can Reach Bedside From Florida
LOST BY Several Hours.

and Frank W Buxton. recently made
yditar-insehief Of the Boston Herald"
who is a cousin and was "a boyhood
COMPANION of Mr. Byrne.
Mr. BNrno was taken i'll Thursday,
February 18th. but appeared at the
bank Friday morning. Before noon
time he grew WORSE and had % give up
and return 10 his home. A doctor was
summoned and found Mr. Byrne suf-
tcrluE from double pneumonia. A sis
ter. Miss Isabelle Byrnc. suupriuten-
dent of tho Sloan Memorial Hospital,
New York CItH, was notified aud came
Immediately 20 Putnam Ia take charge
of the sick room with the assistance Of
other nurses. One of the most noted
specialists in the state was called in
consultation, Tut Mr. Bytne continued
to lose ground.
Asks For Brother
Feeling that his life was ebhing
away and that the end was not far OF
Mr.. Byrne expressed a wish to see his
younger brother, John B. Byrne. Tho
brother was on a fishing trip of the
coast of Florida. lie was himself re-
covering from illness and had gone
south TO recuperlte and rest
TO reach the brother in southern
waters the telegraph, radio and air
planes We're used II was the radio
that finally accomplished the purpose.
The wife of a sea captain, friend Of
the captain of the boat Mr. Byrne and
his party were on. heard the request
10 locate Mr.. Byrne over the radio
while seated in her home. She im-
mediatcly communicated with the
wife of the captain OF the boat Mr..
Byrue was on as she knew about
where the boat was cruising
Ii happened that the boat had put
into Long Key, on the southern tip Of
the Florida Peninsula T. &c. ice. IL
Egs while in this port taat NJ. Byrns
received the message Tusltag nIgat.
Il was found that there *a no train
north to Miami until the fol owing af-
ternoon. When Mr.. Byruc reached
Miami he telephoned 60 Putnam stat
inc that he was on his way. The
message was carried 90 the sick room
and the older brother, battling for
his life, seemed 10 be cheered by tha
news that John had been located and
was hurrying north.
From this point on Mr.. Byrne SEEM
"a determined 10 live until the broth
cr could reach his bedside. He fought
a heroic battle and il was hoped that
his determination to prolong his life
until his brother arrived might prove
to be the turning point in his illness.
But the fight was lost Mr.. Byrne
died Friday morning about the time
the brother was leaving New York.
At Miami the brother, trying to
make al speed TO Putnam, was disap-
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Putnam patriot., 1929-02-28
Pomona Grange Opens
Season In This City

The opening program Of the season
was given by Pomona Grange in Elks
Hall, Putnam. last Saturday The new
officers We're installed by Master j.
Curtis Hopkins of Rhode Island State
Grange and suite. The business SEES
sion was opened and routine matters
were disposed Of.
A fine four-course dinner was sefv-
ed bv the home economics committee of
the Grange between twelve and one o.
clock. There were songs and instru-
mental numbers Nif.sp the dinner was
being served.
In the afternoon an address Of wei
come was made by Mrs. Daniel Du-
rand. master Of Putnam Grange. The
annual fifth degree word was made
known by Albert Anthony, master Of
Mansfield Grange. Music rounded out
the interesting days program.
Putnam patriot., 1929-02-28

Daniel J Byrne, 5S, treasurer of the
Putnam Savings Bank. died at his
home, Is Seward street. last Friday
morning about nine o'clock. lie had
teen IN with plural pneumonia a week.
His death came as no surprise. The
rerort from the sick room last Thurs
day. as carried by The Patriot, was
that He is about as low as can be.
The funeral service and solemn high
mass of requiem were held in St
Mary's church Monday morning at 10
O'Clock The large auditorium was
Il led with relatives, friends business
associates, and many people from this
aud surrounding towns. Ii was at
tended by people from all walks and
stations ia life, an impressive last
tribute 10 the man who had spent most
Of his life ia this community. II was
one of the largest funerals ever held in
Putnam.
Beautifully Solemn Music
The suns bright rays penetrated the
east windows of the church aud re ted
tenderly upon the sombor grey caskCt
in the center sic. There was heauti-
fully solemn musk 10y the Cathedral
choir of Hartford, john S. Mccarthy,
organist. At the close Of the mass the
Cathedral quartet sang most beauti-
fully, Abide With Me-"
The mass was celebrated By the pas
tor of the church, Rev Uideric @.
Bellerose. Rev. Il. NJ. Donnelly. for
m arly of North Grosven3rdale. noW of
Hartford, acted as deacon Rev Henry
Quinn OF Willimantic as ub-d aeon;
Rev. Francis +. Keougb of Hartford,
assiltant chancellor of tine Hartford
diocese, was master o. eaEcmanies
Seated within the sanctuary W-ra III
following elergymen. Rev. John g..
D0wney. pastor of st. Peters c-2rch.
Hartford. and his curats. Father Ba
gan. Rev. William A. Keefe o. Nor
wieh; Rev. ]. G. Matthew, North eros
venordale; Rev. John Quinn, Wester-
a.. L l.; Rev Edward Quinn. Norwich
Tewn; Rev. John Quinn, Wauregan;
Rev. Joseph Casey and Rev. +. j..
Boileau Putnam.
The bearers were Ernest b. Kent,
John Reardon, Byron D. Bugbee Sam
uel Reynolds. John ?. Crosyenor,
Melancthon Riddick.
Many Beautiful Flowers
Following the mass the body was
taken 10 ST. Mary's cemetery, where
the committal service was conducted
by Rev Father Bellerose and Rev. Fa-
Their Matthew. There was profusion
of beautiful flowers.
Among those present from out Of
town were J. Henry Roraback, Hart
ford, chairman Of the Republican state
central committee; Judge Alexander
A. Creedon, Hartford; Clarence G..
Willard of New Haven, secretary of
the Republican state central committee
Putnam patriot., 1929-02-28
CYRUS SMITH WAS
PUTNAM FLORIST
Left Here Quarter Century Ago.
Died Ia Eass Kil.ingly.-
Was Never Married and
I'D FL Alone.

CYRUS A. Smith. who will be well re-
membored by the older residents OF
putram as a former florist and small
dealer In antiques IN this city, died at
his home in East ki'linglv. last Thu s.
day. He was in his eighty-iirst year.
having passed his eightieth birthday
Decem aer 10th last.
Mr.. Smith came - Putnam from
East killingly. where he was born,
over forty years ago. He conducted
IA "a en- house On Woodstock avenue
east of the present home Of Ray
Hurlbut. From there he removed TO
Livery street where he built a small
gHeenhou e..
For several years before he left
Putnam Mr.. Smith occupied the store
now the c. NJ. Elliott shoe store. Here
he framed pictures, sold few flow
ers. and dealt IN antiques. He was a
man widely known during his twenty
years residence in Putnam and was a
close friend Of the late W r. Barber
Left Here IS Years Ago
II was approximately twenty-five
years AGO that Mr.. Smith closed out
his business and returned 70 East Kill
ingly. For while he was a frequent
visitor in Putnam but as the years
passed he came here less often.
+. W. Seward was in East Killing
~ two Sundays ago and called on Mr.
Smith. He was then living alone in
the basement of a house and braided
rugs. He was never married. Mr.
Smith appeared to Mr.. Seward to be
in normal health. His death occurred
rather suddenly.
Mr.. Smith was a son Of Cyrus ane
Sally Mason Smith. a family identi
fed with East Killlngly for genera
tions. Besides a sister, Mrs. Nellie
Harmon of Boston. his nearest surviy
ing relatives are nephews, William b
Smith. at one time Putnam photo
grapher, James +. Smith and Rober
Smith. all Of East killingly, am
Frank II. Smith of Putnam Heights.
Putnam patriot., 1929-02-28
PHILIP coHTREE

The death Of Philip +. Contree, Sat
urday noon at his home in Maple
Vile, r. l., was a surprise TO his many
friends in Putnam. Mr.. Contree was
operated upon for tonsils. Pneumo-
mia developed, although he had re-
covered and was up and around. He
drove with his wife TO the city but on
reaching home he was suddenly strick-
en- and before a doctor could reach
him he died.
Mr.. Contree will be remembered
here as he was in charge Of the dress
ing room at the Waterman Mills a
number Of years.
The funeral was held from the
home with a requiem high mass at
nine o'clock Tuesday morning at ST.
Patrick's church. During the mass
there was special singing by the
Sacred Heart church choir.
Putnam patriot., 1929-02-28
-Four Out of Five Hcads CT Azi-
mails Examined Reported
Positive
Owners Asked to Cooperate In Coa-
trolling Situation

With four out Of five heads Of dogs
sent TO be Analysed 20 determine IL
the animals were afflicted with rabies
showing positive signs of the malady,
dog waEdens and the state depart
ment Of domestic animals, are becOm-
ing somewhat alarmed. The five
heads, all sent within a week, were
those Of animals killed in this sec
ton, one in Putnam and four in Kill
ingly.
The rabid dog. which il is believed
is the cause Of the epidemic, was kill
ed in Goodyear over two weeks ago
after IL was known TO have bitten 9TH
er dogs, also several people. The
state department acted Immediately
and ordered quarantine.
According 10 a local dog warden
this quarantine is being well Observ-
ed. The cooperation Of dog owners
Is seriously asked for Co assist the
officials in relieving the situation.
One means that any dog owner may
take to safeguard his animal. as well
other dogs and the public, is to have
the dog inoculated. This can be done
by veterinarian and Il is not ex-
pensive. Dogs SO treated may be
liberated at the end Of twenty-one
days under a special tag furnished by
the state.
The first known rabid dog killed
in Putnam came from the east side Of
the city. The head was sent 10 the
state laboratory by DR.. Frederick 7.
Baldwin and the report was positive.
II is understood that this animal was
bitten early in the month. When il
began 70 act strangely It's owner
promptly took II to ths veterinarian
and left II ais a precautionary meas
ure. II was later killed and its head
sent for analysis.
While there is little danger il the
present quarantine is obeyed, it is
only with the cooperation Of the own
ers Of dogs, the officials say, that the
situation may be enthusiastically hand
led.
Putnam patriot., 1929-02-28
LIEUTENANT DAVIS
LOST OVER PUTNAM
Union Block Sign Covered With
Snow.-Flyer Lands In
Danielson
Towns Look Alike From Air.-Spent
Sunday Here

Flying with passenger from Lang
ley Field, Virginia, last Friday 20
Boston, Lieutenant Everett S Davis.
son Of Mr.. and Mrs. Everett A. Davis,
Cary District. returned TO Putnam
Friday evening and spent the week
end with his parents He left here for
Boston Monday morning picked up
his passenger. and returned 10 the
southern flying field
People in the business section were
curious and commented on the fact
that Lieutenant Davis flew SO low
over the business section. The fact is
he was unable TO recognize Putnam IN
the gathering darkness and was try
ing to read the name Of the town on
the railroad station. Unfortunately
snow covered the aviators' sign on
Union block so that there was no
chance to test out its legihility from
the air. Lieutenant Davis. however,
expressed his pleasure that the sign
had been painted. He has several
times been unable 20 locate Putnam
upon arrival here.
When the airman reached Putnam
earlier in the afternoon he flew over
his home and saluted When he re-
turned from Boston Il was almost
dark. He circled the city trying to
see some familiar land mark This
seems strange to those not familiar
with how the earth looks from the
air. 1t is said that everything looks
fat and about the same. Lieutenant
Davis finally landed in Danielson
near where some children were coast
ing and asked them where he was. He
Immediately took to the air again
and was soon at his accustomed land
ing place in a field near his parents
home.
Putnam patriot., 1929-02-28
HISTORIC LINE HOUSE
DESTROYED BY FIRE

they would flee" to Massachusetts,
by taking two or three steps. How
ever this may be the place gained a
wide reputation and was for years re-
sorted to for parties and a general
good time"
Defective Chimney
The fire is attributed to a defective
chimney. A Webster truck respond
ed TO a call for assistance but when
the fremen reached the scene there
was no water and nothing could be
done. The woman of the house was
preparing breakfast, after building a
wood fire in the stove, and heard a
cracking up stairs. The oldest son
went to the second story to investi-
gate and found il a mass of flames.
The Line House was built in the
early seventies and was gathering
place for people from miles around.
There were old fashioned dances,
parties, and in the winter it was the
mecca for sleighing parties. There
was a dance hall on the second floor.
After the lapse Of years the proper
ty came into the possession of
horse trader and many big horse sales
were held there. 1t was at this time
a gathering place for horsemen and
traders from Massachusetts. Rhode
Island and Connecticut When a
brother of the horse man came into
possession the Line House gradually
lost its prestige and became a place
for lesser lights to assemble until IL
finally passed into history as a road
house and became a private residence
and farm.
Putnam patriot., 1929-02-28

under a promise to objeeting proper
~ owners a year ago when there was
an abnormal rush to the board of re
lief and it saved REPETITION Of the
rush this year.
While no citizen of Putnam wishes
to see the grand list lowered all wish
to have assessments made so that each
property owner win bear his fair
burden Of taxation and no more. IL
was expected that establishments
would have TO be made following the
drastic change and increase follow
ing revaluation.
Putnam patriot., 1929-02-28
DIR. BULLARD RETURNS

Dir. Marguerite J. Billiard. who has
been a patient in a Boston hospital
for some time, has sufficiently recov-
cred from her operation To return
to her home on South Main street
She arrived Tuesday noon, aceompa-
MED by a nurse, Miss Dolan.
Putnam patriot., 1929-02-28
NET GRAND LIST IS $lO,755,7O9
BOARD OF RELIEF FILES RETURN

Reductions Allowed Total $780,
3l5.-Additions Made Total
S22.191. Making Net Change
S1S,124.-List $554,279 Less
Than Last Year.-Will Not
Greatly Affect Tax List
Not AS Many Appeared AS
Last Year.-Empty Houses In
Manhasset Village Included
In Reduction.
Putnam patriot., 1929-02-28
GRANGE MEETS

Following the regular meeting of
Putnam Grange. Monday evening,
here was social session during
which there was fine program Of
music.
Putnam patriot., 1929-02-28
FUNERAL OF MRS. ALvoRD

Funeral services for Mrs. Henry Al
word. 40 School street, who died last
week Monday, were held from the
chapel Of the Second Congregational
church last Thursday afternoon at
two o'clock, Rev. James +. English,
pastor Of the church, officiating. Blu
rial was IN the Grove street cemetery.
Relatives attended from New York,
New Bedford, Mass, Providence, Oh
NEVILLE. Phoenix and Paseoag, Rhode
Island. and Middletown. There were
many beautiful floral tokens.
Putnam patriot., 1929-02-28
ELECT MISS CARTIER CAPT.
p. IA. S. GIRLS b. B. TEAM

At meeting of the girls basket
ball team, held at the high school this
morning, Miss Rolande Cartier was
elected team captain for next year.
Putnam patriot., 1929-02-28

The Board of Relief of the town
Of Putnam concluded its duties early
In the week. Their report as filed
with the town clerk shows Putnam
with a grand list of $10,755, 709, a
reduction of S554,279 from the grand
list of a year ago.
When the board of assessors con-
eluded their duties it was found that
they had made reductions in the list
as It stood in 1928 of $562,s79. The
list received by the board Of relief
from the assessors totalled S10,773,-
1873.
The Board of Relief allowed reduc-
tions Of S40,315 and made additions
amounting to $22, Thus the net
grand list of the town is but SIS,
less than when the figures were Civ
en- to the Board of Relief.
While the specific items of reduc-
tionare not at hand it is understood
that a substantial decrease was made
In the Manhassett village where many
houses owned by the Putnam Land
and Mills Company are empty and
are thereby depreciating. Most of
the other reductions were also on
dwelling houses,
Putnam patriot., 1929-02-28

Following the regular meeting Of
the Rebekahs Wednesday evening
whist was played, at which Earl An
drews and Mrs. Chester 7. Covell won
the first prizes.
Putnam patriot., 1929-02-28

A group consisting Of the exalted
ruler, past exalted rulers and mem
bers Of Putnam Lodge Of Elks were in
New London Saturday night where
the new Elks home was dedicated.
Putnam patriot., 1929-02-28
Agree on Reductions

The original reductions made by
the board of assessors was after a
Joint meeting between the assessors
and board of relief At this meet
ing ali Of the protests entered last
year. following the revaluation Of pro-
perty values, were taken up individ-
ually and wherever assessments were
found 10 be wrong or where mistakes
had been made they were reetified by
common consent. This was done
Putnam patriot., 1929-02-28

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New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1929-01-28
LOCAL teams Win
IN Three SPORTS
"Y" Athletes Beat Mdiden, Win.
std and Waterbury Crews

Over the week lend the 7. NJ. c. A.
athletics Jared well in three
branches Of sport. defeating Meri-
den in handball. Winsted in SWIM
ming and winding up with defeat
ing the grapplers in Brass City.
New Britain sent over eight Crap
piers to Waterbury Saturday night
but the Brass City had only three
men to match in weight the local
team. New Britain won two out Of
the three matches. losing one by
time decision, winning one by fall
and decision.
Harry Kieffer making his initial
bow in the graphing game and rep
resenting New Britain gave a good
account OF himself in his bout with
Hihcox former Yale varsity grappler
losing the decision by time advan-
tage to the latter by ! min. sec.
In the second bout Stanley Coval-
eski local "Y" wrestler defeated T.
Crane after draw In the first bout.
Resuming the bout after three min
utes rest Covaleski secured the de-
cision on time advantage of min.
I seconds. Milton Canzellarini in the
1855 lib. class threw H. Crane Of Wa
terbury in min. Is sec. Hovane-
sian and Baldarsari of this city
wrestled to q draw. Neil Crowley
and Earl Aldrich entertained The
crowd with a tumbling exhibition.