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Putnam patriot., 1929-08-08
POMFRET SCHOOL
 GRADUATES KILLED
Ambrose Mcneil and Francis Guadry, Glass of 1926, Vic tims of Airplane Crash at Greenwich, Friday.

Ambrose Mcneil. of London, Eng land. and New York. and Francis cundrv. of Cleveland. Ohio. class mates at Pomfret School, graduates of the class of 1926. and J. l.. Gag nani. airplane pilot of New York. were instantly killed in plane crash near Greenwich, last Friday. Mcneil Was especially popular while at the preparatory school. and both were we'll known by the faculty and student body and by number Of the towns people.
 The two young men motorcd to Westchester Airport, Inc, Friday af- ternoon, and engaged Cagnani to take them for short pleasure spin. The plane was quickly raised to an alti- tude of 5000 feet. where the pilot put the ship through a series of stunts. He had gone into a loop and appeared to be attempting Co come out of 1t when a wing broke and the plane crashed. l. nose dived with such ter rife force that it was buried ten feet in the soil. Tho occupants of the plane had not had time to unbuclSle their safety belts. and it took an hours time 10 e@srlcate them from the wrcckage.
 Young Mcneil was a son of Colonel Ambrose Mcneil. president of the In ternational Nickel Company, who died in 1922, leaving a fortune of S2O,- 900. .000 to his wife. The son had 2 considerable fortune of his own and maintained home in New York.
Putnam patriot., 1929-08-08
COMING FRESH AIRS"
 IS NOW IN DOUBT
Plan to Entertain Little New York East Siders May Have to Be Abandoned for Lack of Funds.

There seems to be considerable doubt that Putnam will entertain the Fresh Air" children from the east side tenement districts of New York this year 1t was planned to collect a fund, if possible, and to pay tho beard of as many children as the fund would take care of. Mrs. Bernice Delaney, chairman of the committed, stated this morning that the donations have not been encour aging. Unless there is a gubstan- tial amount in hand within a day or two the attempt to entertain children from New York this wear will be abandoned and what little money has been sent in will probably be sent to the New York Tribune Fresh Air Fund. It is under the auspiecsiof the Tribune's organization that numbers of children have been sent to Putnam and surrounding towns in the past.
 Need Money at Home
 It would appear that there has been a growing feeling that the money used tU entertain the children from New York can be used Co ad- vantage right here in Putnam. There are many needs.tO be taken care Of among the children and especially the babies of Putnam. Tho Red Cross District Nurse is covering a wide field and is doing a valuable work. It Is said at the present time Miss We,les, the nurse, is Following up" some 300 babies. While Putnam Is un- usually free frcm needy poor there is a certain expense that has to be met in the work of the Red Cross public service and other movements Of philanthropic nature.
 Putnam has been generous in the past in entertaining the little guests from New York's tenement district. The movement is beyond question one that has a direct appeal but there has been developing a mere personal interest in the needs of Putnam chii- dren and it is believed that many Of lhe citizens have come Co the con- rlusion that they had much rather have the money they contribute spent oeally
Putnam patriot., 1929-08-08
CIGARETTE BLAMED
Fire In Hayheld Threatens Homes and Mill In East
 Woodstock

The careless discard of lighted cigarette is believed to have been the cause of threatening fire that d.d considerable damage to a large mowinr tract on the farm of Chester May. East Woodstock, last Friday. Ralnh Eddy saw the blaze and when he found that it was not under the eontro' and without the knowledge of Mr. May there was prompt action.
 The fire warden, Ernest Healey, was notified. and soon a bucket brig ade of forty men were at work fight ing the flames. The fire burned like the spreading blaze of prairie fire. The brook nearby had run dry handi- canuing the fire fighters who were obliged to carry water from water tub near the Eddy farm. Mir. Mays home. the Hanson place and even the mill of the Saltwater Worsted Com pany were in the danger zone fer some time. It was a hard battle but the volunteers were successful and kept the flames from all buildings.
 Miss Emma and Maurice Hall of Farrows street, are visiting relatives in Groton, Conn.
Putnam patriot., 1929-08-08
Friend Took Auto
 Owner Reports Theft

An excited man whose home Is in Wconsocket but who works in a Put 1am mill, reported to the police that k'r automobile had been solen from the Manhasset section of the city, ane night this week. There were no clues and no witnesses. The polio 3 cent out the a arm giving the mum Der and description of the car. Now
 has been disclosed that a friend of
 he owner Borrowed" the auto e make a trip to Woonsoeket, also his home. When the ear came back io Putnam and the owner learned the cir eumstances he was satisfied not to proceed against the friend who ap- Barently believed that there was no harm in borrowing a car il it IS safely returned. There is, under the sta
 ute, severe penalty for taking a car without the permission of the owner
Putnam patriot., 1929-08-08
FLOWER GARDEN OUT
 OF QUARANTINE
Volney Reed, Sawyer District, May Ship Cladiolas Follow ing Federal Inspection.- Tags Furnished By Govern ment.

Volney Reed. Sawyer District, so far as known, is the only federal in- spected grower of gladiolas in Put nam. Mir. Reed. following the present quarantine, applied for inspection and representative of the federal government arrived from New Lon- don and inspected his garden. 10 was passed by the inspector.
 Mir. Reed sells quantities of gladie- las to passing motorists. If the pur- chaser is travelling west Mir. Reed furnishes a tag that passes the flow CTS by the inspectors stationed west of Putnam.
 Every fifteen days the federal in- spector comes to Putnam 70 make a e-inspee.icn At such times he leaves the quantity of tags that Mir. Reed estimates be will use in the fiftcen-day period.
 It is understood that no clean bill of health will be given flower gardens in close proximity to a field of corn. Those wishing to sell or transport flowers westward in Windham coun- ty may have the same privilege under the present quarantine by having their flower gardens inspected and passed as Mir. Reed has done.
Putnam patriot., 1929-08-08
THROWS UP BOTH
 HANDS DROPS DEAD
Death Comes Suddenly to Isaac Lapoint Last Friday After
 noon
Body Lies Exposed Awaiting Arrival
 of Doctor

While at work as laborer for Napoleon Lapoint ef Ravine street, Isaac L.apoint. not related to his em- blower, although of the same namc, died suddenly last Friday afternoon from a heart attack Frantic efforts Co get . physician were without avail. all cf the doctors of the city aP- parently being out on the afternoon calls. The body lay for approximate y two hours before Dr. [. A. Morrell, medical examiner was notified. view cd the body and gave permission for its removal.
 I.aposnt, according to his employ CT, uttered no sound but suddenly threw up both hands and fell for ward. Death appeared to have been instantaneous. No doctor being avail able Miss Welles. Red Cross District Nurse, was summoned. A blanket was thrown over the dead form Co shut out the view of the curious who gath cred.
 Mir. Lapoint was working with his employer and other laborers putting In n sidewalk for Edmond Perreauit. Addison street. He had given no indication of net feeling we'll He was hard worker and apparently . healthy man. His sudden death was a shock Go those with whom he was working, his relatives and friends.
 Mir. Iapoint was born in St. AL phonse, Canada. March 26th, 1873, son of Antonio and Dela;de Sabourin Iapoint. He had lived in Putnam for long while, was married and leaves his wife and two children.
 The funeral was from the home on Walnut street. Monday afternoon at two o'clock. Rev. Frank A. Fuller officiating. Buria. was in the Grove street cemetery.
Putnam patriot., 1929-08-08
GEO. l.. PADGET RETIRES AS
 EDITOR OF THE OBSERVER

George L. Padgett retires at the end of this week as editor of the Windham County Observer, of which he was for many years part owner. He will be succeeded by Harold NJ. Kenney. son of Nj. J. Kenney, Mechan- icsvilie. MT. Kenney is a graduate of the Tourtellotte Memorial High school and of Holy Cross college. Mir. Pad gett retires voluntarily and will take rest of several weeks. He has definite plans for the future, but what those plans are he has net disclosed.
Putnam patriot., 1929-08-08
N. W. KENNEDY SENDS
 PICTURE OF GEN. LYON

By request of Major Genera Will liam R. Smith. Superintendent. an admirable likeness of General Nath- anicl Lyon has been forwarded to the military academy at West Point by N Waldo Kennedy, of Eastford. who was presented the picture by the late Oliver Hiscox of Woodstock Valley. Tt is quite likely that we will have a painting of General Lyon made, and in that case I will consider it q privilege Co use the photograph" !" writes Major General Smith with reference to missing portraits of dis finguished officers "Your action is much appreciated. assures Major General Smith.
Putnam patriot., 1929-08-08
IRON HORSE CAME
 100 YEARS AGO
August 8 Is Important Anniver- sary In History of Ameri-
 can Transportation
First Steam Train Passed Through
 Putnam 90 Years Ago

Today is an important anniversary in the history of the United States, for it was exactly one hundred years ago, August &, 1929. that the first steam railway engine ran over the rails in this country, It was on this date that Horatio Allen climbed into the Stourbridgc Lion, which had been imported by the Delaware G Hudson Canal Company, from England, pulled his throttle. and puifed and chugged away over tho short stretch of tracks that had been laid in Pennsylvania. Credit for first hauling passengers and freight goes to other locomotives that were later built in this country, but this in no way detracts from the great achievement of Allen, who alone with his engine, made the monumental trip a century ago. It was a trip fraught with danger not only because the Lion was an eight-ton monster, but because the rails upon which she ran were mere hemloek stringers capped with sheet iron. No one at the tlrne knew how rails should he con strncted, nor what strains and stress could be supported by them,
 he anniversary of the tflp ol the Lion also recalls that it was ninety years ago this year that the first train was ever run through Putnam. The first road passing through Putnam was the Norwich & Worcester lover which na passeneer trains now rani. Fms was begun in 1885 and opened Co traf- fie in is8a The New York X New England main line between Putnam and Wilimantic was completed fifty seven years ago this month. August
 1872. The iron from Putnam to Bos- ton was laid in ls5bmand continued to Will mantle in 1872. which made con nection between this city and Hart. ford bv rail. for the first time.
Putnam patriot., 1929-08-08
POMONA GRANGE
Field Day Meeting and Picnic, Thurs
 day, August 29th

Notices will socn be sent out by Mrs. Susie C. Williams of Brooklyn, secretary, of the annual field day m rting and picnic oi Qu.nebaug Pomona Grange to be held at High lawn Farm, owned by Albert L. Anthony, Mansfield Hollow. master of Pomona Grange. Thursday, August 22nd.
 The morning period will be devot- ed to getting acquainted and renew ing old friendships and to inspecting the large poultry plant at the farm At noon, a basket lunch will be enjoy- ed and ice cream and lemonade will be furnished by the grange. At one o'clock there is to be a sports pro gram with events so arranged that every man and woman may partici- pate in one or more of the events. The sports will include, tug-of-war, tractor blowing contest for women, barrel rolling, fer men and women; suitcase race for men and women; mems relay race, three-box race, open to all. Other events likely will be added. There will be games for chii- dren. The grange winning the iarg~ est number of points in the athletic contest will be awarded a silver cup now held by Senexet grange of Wood stock. Chorus singing will feature enc part of the afternoon.
Putnam patriot., 1929-08-08
ANNUAL FIELD DAY
 FARMERS ASSN.
County Agriculturists Will Gather at Brooklyn, We'd
 nesday, August 14th
Clambake or Basket Luncheon on Fair
 Grounds
tContrfbuted)

Each year the Windham County Farmers Association ho ds q field day for the education and recreation of the farmers in the county. This year the field trip will be held in the town of Brooklyn.
 The trip will gather at the farm of Mir Sandholme on the Brooklyn Danielson road. Near Mir. Sand. holme's farm there is roadside stand called the Naples.
 MT. Sandholme started on his farm seventeen years ago with two cows and according to Mir. Sandholme and his neighbors the farm would not sup port the two cows. Today he has a herd of eleven cows and few young stock as we as other lines of busi- ness that make his farm an interest ing study. The farm is probably a very ideal one man farm that Is run by a good farmer and is a paying proposition.
 A. R. Merrill will be with ns at that time and mark out the method of installing ventiIlating systems in an ordinary barn so that the milk may be produced under cleaner conditions and the cows keep in a healthier con dition Other features of the dairy are the practical use of milking ma chimes and milk cooling equipment.
 Built Up Land
 Mir. Sandhclme has built up his land with the use of cover crops, manure lime and fertilizers. He has a small greenhouse and grows quite A ftlta a ha To Lm- also a small orchard.
 After study is made Of this farm the group will adjourn to the Brook lyn Fair Grounds where a clambake will be served at s1 per plate fer those who wish or others may bring basket lunches and coffee will be ser we'd. The boys and girls All clubs will sell lemonade and ice cream, the proceeds of which will go to the sup port of the work in those clubs selling it.
 In order that the clambake tickets can be sold at the low price of S1 we must have all the tickets sold by August 7th. The bake vii consist of chowder. clans, and everything that goes with them. The directors of the Farmers Association in each town have tickets for sale or they can be purchased direct from the office.
 After the Bake
 After the bake Dr. Works, the new president of the college will talk on "The Problems of the Farmer in Edu- eating His Children" Dr. Works is a graduate of the University of Wis consin and since that time has been in educational work in rural and az ricultural lines.
 After this talk there will be time for games and contests between the towns of the county. One of the fea- lures of this will be a three inning baseball game between the married and single men and a rolling-pin throwing contest between the women.
 After a day of this kind the farm CTS should go home with a full stom- ach and renewed interest in their work. that there is money in farming if farm is run in the right way with a good organization of work, in spite of what many pessimists say.
Putnam patriot., 1929-08-08
PRINCIPAL ELLIS RECEIVES
 MASTER OF SCIENCE DECREE

Last week Thursday the degree of Master of Science in Education was conferred upon Eugene w. Ellis, principal of Woodstock Academy. Mir. Ellis was formerly sub-master at the Putnam high school. The degree was conferred by Dr. John NJ. Thom- as, president of Rutgers University, New Brunswick, N. J., where Mir. Ellis has been studying at the Rut- gers summer school.
Putnam patriot., 1929-08-08
CORONER WILL HOLD
 INQUEST NEXT WEEK

County Coroner Arthur c. Bill of Danielson said Tuesday afternoon that it is unlikely that he will begin his inquesa into the deaths of Arthur and Edward Benoit, who met death n an automobile accident in Mechan- esvilie. last Saturday afternoon, be- fore next week. It has not been tated as to whether the inquest will be held at the coroner's office in Dan son or in the town or Thompson where the aceident occurred
Putnam patriot., 1929-08-08
POMFRET PASTOR RETURNS
 FROM TRIP ABROAD

Rev George J. Donahue, pastor of Holy Trinity church, Pomfret, and Sacred Heart church, West Thomp- son. has returned to his Pomfret home after trip of several weeks abroad. Father Donahue was a pas senger on the "Mauretania."
Putnam patriot., 1929-08-08
COUNCIL URGES HASTE
 IN WATER SITUATION
Authorizes Water Commission CTS to Proceed at Once.-
 Adopts Recommendation
Tax Rebates and Fire Alarm to be In-
 vestigated

The recommendation of the board of water commissioners for a million gallon steel tank on the top of Oak Hill and necessary pipe changes, as have been outlined on several occa- sions. were formally adopted by the common council at the regular month ly meeting. Tuesday night The may or and all aldermen. except Alder men Delisle and Chadwick were pres ent.
 Full speed ahead" in making the delayed improvements in the water works plant to give the city better fire protection and to relieve the fire hazards at the Day Kimball Hospital and ct the plant of the Putnam Com pany is the slogan of the council. Speed is urged and has been promised by Chairman Thurston of the water board.
 The commissioners were authoriz- ed to get bids as soon as possible. Chairman Thurston said that # -serld be necessary to get specifications from Engineer Symonds and pronis- ed to get in touch with the engineer at once. It was stated that the com missioners believe that the contract ors who have already submitted bids will be willing to ratify them under the new regime as there is little change in the pipe plan from that on which bids were formerly submitted All work to be done will be submitted to City Engineer Perry for approval Mr. Thurstcn said.
 10 tr been change in the proposed loea- ton of the tank. While first planned to erect it north of the Edward Fish CT house on the top of Oak Hill it has now been decided to place it in the rear, or west, of the present tank. While it is said that Oak Hill pro- perty has changed hands the sale or bond for a deed reserves such land as the city desires for the location of the standpipe.
 In Two Weeks
 Chairman Thurstcn was of the opinion that the specifications could be obtained from the engineers with in two weeks and when the council adjourned it was to Tuesday evening, August goth, to listen to a report of progress from the water commission CTS.
 Alderman Dean emphasized tha. We want to get going" and asked a number of questions relative to the prospect of getting the work under way at an early date.
 In connection with the city water department Alderman Dean called at-
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Putnam patriot., 1929-08-08
AUTO CATCHES FIRE

The hook and ladder truck was call ed out Sunday night to extinguish q blazing automobile. The car was owned by the Tatem Taxicab Co.,, and took fire on Center street The driv- CT put the fire out before the fire men arrived
Putnam patriot., 1929-08-08
FOUNDATION FINISHED

The foundation for the new Car gill Trust Company building, Main street, is al in. The rock blasted from the cellar hole was used in con structing the sidewalks but there is a considerable amount of the hard ledge still to be taken out.
Putnam patriot., 1929-08-08
BEACON OIL co. ACTIVE

Activities began this week at thu new wholesale distribution depot oi the Beaccn oil Company, Main street Six 1000 gallon gasoline tanks ara being insta led. There will be ar office building and a retail service station. The work will now be ear ried through to completion.
Putnam patriot., 1929-08-08
GUEST OF COUNTRY CLUB

Members of the Willimantic Coun. try Club are guests Of members of the Putnam Country Club this afternoon While the golf match between the men is being played the ladies will play cards. A supper will be served.
Putnam patriot., 1929-08-08
CONNECTICUT LIGHT & POWER .ABSORBS E.C. POWER COMPANY
Unit Which Includes Putnam Now Part of Connecticut
 Light & Power Go.
Ralph E. Thurston Appointed Man-
 sger Putnam District

As of July 26th. the Eastern Con- necticut Power Company Is merged with the Connecticut Light < Power Company. according to notices sent out by J. H. Roraback, president of the latter company. Putnam district has been a part of the Eastern Con- nectieut Power Company since tho former Putnam Light < Power Com- pany was merged with the Eastern Connecticut. The present change is not a drastic one for the Eastern Connecticut Power Company, former ly operating as q separate unit, is now included as q part of the Connecticut Light & Power Company and will be known as the Eastern District"
 Included in the merger Ia the uncas Power Company, the Kent Electric Light and Gas Company, and the Gay lordsville Electric Company All busi- ness heretofore carried on under the names of these companies will in the future be carried on under the name of the Connecticut Light X Power Company
 Putnam District
 The property formerly known as the Eastern Connecticut Power Com panv and the Uncas Power Company will be operated as the Eastern Diyis- ion of the Connecticut Light & Power Company. with central office in Nor wien. The Eastern Division will also be operated in four districts: Put nam District, Danieleon District, Lyme District. and Norwich District.
 k. W Perkins has been elected vice president Of the Connecticut Light < Power Company, and vii be m charge of operations and engineering in the Eastern District Ralph D. Thurston ls appointed manager of the Putnam District; William Sanger Da.l,elson District; ]. r Sherlock, Lsiae. and M F. Flynn. Norwich Dis trlct.
 The following members of the vice. prcsid nt's staff will function in the Eas tern District. A. V. $. Linsley, saics manager; R. Nj. Keeney. indus trial heating engineer; NJ. W. Walsh, merchandis manager.
 F. F.. Lnfrahec Is appointed rural extension supervisor of the Eastern District. and will have charge of ex- tending electric service into rural ter ritory, problem constantly assuming greater magnitude.
Putnam patriot., 1929-08-08

Mrs. P. Siivsrmsn who has been spending weeks with her parents, Mir. and Mrs. Frederick Dumas, of Providence street has returned to her hcme in St. Paul, Minn.
Putnam patriot., 1929-08-08

Mir. and Mrs. Albert Hall of Far rows street were in Hartford Mon day.
Putnam patriot., 1929-08-08

Lucky - for wheaty-havored bread. Royal Lily-saperhne aii- round flour. Snow Drop-veryI fancy pastry flour.