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Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-05-08

lessness" tD the magazine, was ln-
admissible, but promised To take up
the issue again today.
II. q. Stilwell, Jr.. Valley news
writer, was the. mornings only wit
ness for the committeeman.
Through him counsel for Creager
sought to show that months after
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-05-08
LANDS

BEIRUT. Syria, May 8-F-
Miss Amy johnson. British aviator
on a solo flight to Australia. land
ed last night at Mouslimie. near
here.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-05-08

CTRANGE things are forever hap
II pening. One of the latest hap
pened right here in Brownsville
yesterday.
j. j. Bullock, who lives in West
Brownsville. has had white winged
doves nesting around his house for
the past year or two. They are
now returning again.
One fluttered around in the yard
while he was tying up his tomatoes,
and Mr.. Bullock held out to it some
grain. The dove came up and ate
it out of his hand.
II is astonishing how quickly wild
birds learn that certain persons will
not harm them. Ducks in the VAL
ley become quite tame on lakes
where no shooting is allowed, and
they flock there in numbers.
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tended unsuccessfully that the
Creager side had not shown that
Crowell Publishing company, had
knowledge OF the alleged libel.
-
the publication or -High-Handsd
and Hell-Bent.r an article which the
committeeman claimed DETAINED
him. the magazines representatives
continued q policy unflattering to
the party official.
Herald Shown
A front page OF The Brownsville
Herald's issue or Nov. 8. 1929, was
introduced, the ton streaner say
ing Golfers 10 Plead Truth in
Creager suit"
Quoting Charles r.. Kelley, chief
OF the defense lawyers, the article
in the Herald said In part: we
will not mince words. II Mr.. Creager
says we said certain things about
him we viii admit it and try to
o what we said"
did Mr.. Kelley say that7r ask
ed George Hill. jr- head Creager
attorney.
substantially that" sttlwell re-
piled with a smile.
The witness added that Kelley
had said, in effect we will plead
truth and justification and were
ready to go to bat here in Browns
Vile"
". ". Taylor Of Brownsville. an
other lawyer for the Weekly, in
sisted, hy MS questions ON cross
examination, that the Herald al-
ways had favored CreaEer-
Herald For Creager"
you can't find anything at any
time in The Brownsville Herald
against Mr.. Creager," he roared out
at Stilwell.
The plaintiff counsel objected.
saying to Taylor: you can't testify
yourself, you know"
well. can YOU find it7y. Taylor
persisted.
Yes" said the witness.
We'll. find 10 for me"
Stilwell declared on examination
by Mr.. Hill that he had absolutely
no interest" in the ase and that
his connection as a newspaperman
with It had been only that Of a
professional man seeking to give
impartial accounts of occurrences.
The days session got under way
with the reading Of another de-
position made bv Lee Maxwell, pre-
sident OF the CrowelI Publishing
company. which. with =. F. Collier
and Son Distributing corporation.
IS defending the suit.
With reference to the plea for
an instructed verdict witnesses had
testified for the Creager side that
the Crowell company had sent tele-
grams advising local news dealers
OF the publication OF High Handed
and Hell Bent and suggesting the
possibility of increased sales for the
weekly in this area.
TO this, F. wv. Seabury of the de-
Tense, answered that this procedure
was a routine one and did not in
dicate malice.
The court ruled, however. that the
company's knowledge OF the story
and responsibility for IL was shown
by its efforts 10 appropriate this
very article 20 It's advantage"
The responsibility OF the dIStrih-
Continued OH page l0)
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For Brownsville and the Valley.
Mostly cloudy and unsettled tonight
and Friday, probably with local
showers.
For East Texas: Mostly cloudy
tonight and Friday; local showers
In south portion.
Moderate 10 fresh sOutherly winds
on the coast.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-05-08

Assurance With Insurance
Rio Grande Valley Trust Co.-Adv.
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TIDE TABLE
High and low tide at Point 1sa-
bel tomorrow, under normal mete-
geological conditions:
High .-.... 1.29 "a. m; 1.0l p. n1.
Low ........ lisa a- m 7:45 p. r.
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DAILY RIVER BULLETIN
There viii be no material change
in the river during the next "a to
AZ hours.
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FOUND ON THE I

DALLAS Bishop warren A.
Gambler of Atlanta is a portly hui
morist, who pokes fun at himself.
He doesn't play golf because, ne
says, when he gets near enough 70
the ball to hit it he can't see u and
when he is far enough away TO see
Il he can't reach It.
NEW YORK - Leo Diegel is con-
WINGED that a sixth sense must guide
that fellow Hagen. Day after day
they were making a golf movie. One
morning the Haig remarked he was
tired of wearing brown and would
don black and white. Leo told him
he would spoil the picture. The
Haig insisted on the change. Leo
expected that the director would
order the Haig back to brown, but
I. when they reached the location ID
'rained and there vas no work that
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I'D


An instructed verdict for Col
liers was refused by Judge Estes.
Counsel for the magazine con-
tended unsuccessfully that the
Creager side had not shown that
Crowell Publishing company, had
knowledge OF the alleged libel.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-05-08

NINCE It has been noised abroad
N that Brownsville is contemplate
ing putting up street signs. SO
many samples have been floating
IN to the city, that II they used the
samples they might have enough
signs without buying any.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-05-08

Tor Gas 60 Steam Go on
or Water
Large Stock on Hand Always
Alamo Iron Works
Brownsville - Corpus Christi
San Antonio 80 Houston
Putnam patriot., 1930-02-06
Stiff Fines For
 Insurance Vendors
Two Unlicensed Operators Arrested in Putnam Arraigned in kiliingly
 Court

Through the prompt action of P. J. Ryan. local insurance agent, liar ry ]. Devlin and Fred J. kemplin both of Providence. were arrested, Tuesday. and taken to Danielson. They were fined s150 each for self citing insurance in Connecticut with out a license.
 The arrest of the men followed an investigation of thair activities in Danielson where they sold some forty policies. A number of those who bought them believed that the policies protected them in case of accident. IL was disclosed that no such pro- lection was afforded What was deliv- cred to the purchasers was eerti- fieate showing that the assured was entitled to read service to an amount not to exceed s5 a year and to a bail bond, which is only required in this state in motor vehicle cases un- der unusual circumstances. driving under the influence being one of them. The policg, did not cover this subject
 The pair were without funds and did not even own their own auto mobile. They were taken to the state police barracks and at last report were trying to raise the amount of their fines.
Putnam patriot., 1930-02-06
MAYORS CONDITION
 MUCH IMPROVED
In Bed With Severe Cold on Lungs.-Pneumonia Believed
 Averted
Taken III After Council Meeting
 Tuesday Night

\ Patriot representative called at the home of Mayor Charles A. Rich ord this morning and was allowed to see him. The Mayor is suffering from a very severe cold preceded by chills and his lungs are somewhat congested, A physician visited him several times, Wednesday, as pneumonia was feared. This morning it was stated that this dread disease has been averted.
 Tuesday evening at the common council chamber Mayor Richard show ed signs of a cold he has had for a week and stated that he would much rather have remained at home than come to the meeting. Upon his return home he was taken with chill. He was administered to and put to bed.
 Mayor Richard said this morning that he does not like to remain in bed. He has seldom if ever had a serious illness and is impatient at having to remain inactive. He was, however, in good spirits and Is taking his un- usual and involuntary confinement philosophically.
Putnam patriot., 1930-02-06
RAILROAD DEAF TO
 APPEAL FOR SERVICE

There wns a free and frank discus sion of the situation. the committee taking the standpoint that it is the railroad company's Guty to accom- mOdate the public by running pas senger trains and providing for mail transportation on the Norwich & Wor cester branch. This suggestion was not favorably received by the road officials. in fact they not only gave no announcement for better service but refused to consider the matter of re- instating passenger service on this division. However. this was antieipat- ed by the committee.
 Seeking Sentiment
 Having taken the first step in the matter and received the refusal of the company to voluntarily restore service. Chairman Macdonald has prepared circular letter and ques- tionaire which has been sent to all chambers of commerce. business mems associations. boards of trade, and similar organizations from and including New London to the south, to and including Worcester to the north. both cities being terminals of the N. & W. branch. The letter and questionaire are to sound out the feel ing of the public and the attitude of lccal organizations in regard to the way the railroad company has dis regarded the convenience of the public for the eompany's own profit and convenience.
 The letter calls attention to the situation and to the fact that the Put
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Putnam patriot., 1930-02-06
UNION MAN GIVES
 YALE FOREST LAND
George H. Myers Presented His Alma Mater With 5000
 Wooded Acres
Tracts in Union. Ashford, Eastford,
 Woodstock

Announcement has just been made at Yale of the gift to the university of 5000 acres of forest land in Wind ham and Holland counties, embracing tracts in Union, Ashford. Fastford, and Woodstock. The gift is from George Hewitt Myers Of Philadelphia, whose fine estate in the rural sections of the towns enumerated is well known to those who drive out into this remote, rugged section of north eastern Connecticut
 Mir. Myers graduated from Yale in 1898 and is a member of the first class to be graduated from the Yale school of forestry in 1902. He gave his forest land near keene, N. H., to Yale seventeen years ago. N. D, Canterbury has been appointed di- rector of the new forest. Prior to his appointment at Yald. Mir. Canter- bury was state forester of Louisiana
 To Extend Field Activities
 Dean Henry s. Graves in comment ing on the gifts said:
 "The new gifts will enable the school of forestry to extend it's field activities both in training students and in providing demonstrations for practical forest management.
 The forest tract will be utilized both for the training of students and experimental work, in addition to providing a place for owners of forest estates to see practical results of for estry."
Putnam patriot., 1930-02-06
Members Adopt Plan
 For New Club House

An adjourned meeting of the Put nam Country Club was held in the Chamber of Commerce rooms. Tues day evening Discussion centered around the improved club house. The plans submitted by the committee were enthusiastically received. An en- larged committee will make a canvass of the club membership seeking con tributions This manner of financing the proposition. estimated to cost be- tween four and five thousand dol- lars was decided upon. It is confident ly believed that the money to make the improvements can be raised among the members. Groups of mem bers will be allotted to each member of the committee and each individual will be solicited for a donation for the improved club quarters.
Putnam patriot., 1930-02-06
Fakes Story of a
 Murderous Assault

An imaginary tale of an attempt to murder Aired Laflamme of North Grosvenordaie. told by himself, Sun day was exploded when the state police closely questioned the man and learned that he had slashed his hand with razor blade in a weak attempt Co commit suicide.
 The young mans first story was that he was called to answer a rap on the door When he opened the door ha was confronted by a masked man who lunged at him with a dagger with a blade at least ten inches long. He retreated with his hand over his heart and received the spent blow Of the dagger's point.
 It is said that Lahamme has been hrooding over the death of his moth CT. who was killed in an automobile accident on the Providence pike last winter.
Putnam patriot., 1930-02-06
Council Would Share Respon. sibility With Citizens.-Tired
 of Being Goat
Request for Secret Ballot Surprise
 Move

Every member of the common council was present and space out side the rail in the aldermanic cham Der was at a premium at the regular meeting of the city's legislative body Tuesday night The council Co use the sernacular. is tired of "being the goat" and has called a public meeting in the Chamber Of Commerce rooms So that the citizens may have an op- portunity to air their views on the HerpleXing parking problem.
 The spectators were furnished an interesting bit after the bids for carrying prisoners 10 jail had been read It has always been customary, and still is, to award such contracts to the lowest bidder. When from the democratic side of the chamber AL derman Vadnais made a motion that the award be made by secret ballot Mayor Richard and Alderman Dean both registered and voiced surprise. Beth queried the propounder of the unusual motion as 10 his motive, ex- claiming. almost in unison, "Why a secret ballot?"
 It was stated Co the alderman that the FNtt WAS ID a6htA tHt tAhbAANA 10 the lowest bidder Does f. call for the lowest bidder?" asked Alder man Vaduais. He made no further explanation of his unusual parlimen- tary procedure.
 Alderman Dean moved that the contract be awarded to Arthur l.. Dupre. whose bid was the lowest of five bids submitted
 Alderman Duffy. democrat, wanted Co know if Dupre was a proper man for the job. There are some pretty tough guys that have to be taken to Brooklyn. said the alderman. He questioned Dupre's fitness because of his lack Of aveirdupois rather then because he had anything against the bidder. he said.
 Alderman Dean alluded to a for mer captain of police who is not in the heavyweight class. Alderman Duff
Putnam patriot., 1930-02-06
Valentine Bazaar
 For the Hospital

The Valentine Bazaar will be held in Odd Fellows hall. next week Fri day, February i4th. for the benefit of the Woman's Board of the Day Kim ball Hospital. Luncheon will be served from 11.30 a. m. to 2 ?. m.
 In the afternoon cards will be play ed; also in the evening. There will be prize for each table. Tables may be reserved through Mrs. Waller of Danielson or Mrs. Howard Shirreifs of Putnam.
 Tn the evening dancing will be at eight o'clock. Music by Thumbs or chestra of Norwich.
 Miss Harriet Brown is chairman of the luncheon tickets in Putnam. Mrs Lucien Lamber has charge of the tickets in Danielson.
 The committee has arranged for an excellent afternoon and evenings pro gram. The public is cordially invited and the proceeds are for the hospital.
Putnam patriot., 1930-02-06
HEART ATTACK CAUSES
 HEATH OF s. H. PECKHAM
u.l.lv Known Woodstock Ag- s;cul,urist Died Thursday in
 Hartford Restaurant
J in East Woodstoek Church fS' Largely Attended

Howard Peckham. 64, of East wscdstock an outstanding agricul' ;,s nOOsd and one of the most progres- t.'''. ,armers in eastern Connecticut, ass I lac, Thursday. just after the olso honr in Hartford. News of his sVsa sgs.h was received in Putnam about ..sa ssa' o'clock and was inserted in the ,'.. s.e ;ssues of The Patriot.
 vr Peckham went to Hartford to .a.a sn agricultural meeting at the s..,a capitol. He left the Capitol and sss s..~. to n restaurant on Elm street. Ssan @ after he seated himself at the .sbls M he was stricken with heart { Hartford citizen who was in the -..,.arant telephoned for a doctor h,, Mir Peckham died before the .srsieian '. arrived. The medical ex- i.,;nsr was summoned. He pronounc- .s Sea,h due to heart disease and the kasr was removed to the funeral snne of Farley & Malley. Word was as.t a to Newton A. Ballard, Putnam s.dertaker. and he went to Hartford ssS brought the body to the East Woodstock home.
 Large Funeral
 The funeral was held in the East Woodstock Congregational church Supdav afternoon at two o'clock. The church was filled with relatives and friends and there were many beau sifal floral tokens. The service was conducted by the pastor, Rev. Henry D Baker. During the service Miss Inuise Pike sang. Crossing the Bar. " aIlan Upham was at the organ. The bearers were Leonard H. Healey, Will
Putnam patriot., 1930-02-06
SILVER WEDDING

Mir. and Mrs. ]. Catara of Taft vile celebrated their silver wedding at their home in Taftville Saturday. Many beautiful presents of silver were received. Singing and other music was enjoyed and refreshments were served. Many friends and rel atives were present among those from Putnam being: Albert Morell, Alice and Gracia Morell. Mir. and Mrs. Bel noni Durand, Bernadette Durand, Mrs. Rose Durand. Armand Lafor- tune, Lillian Durand, Charles Goulet, Mir. and Mrs. Victor Morin. Mir and Mrs. Fred Lapoint. Mir. and Mrs. Omer Durand and his mother, Mrs. Durand; Mir. and B. Durand of Dam ielson and Mrs. Marianne Page and son Omer Page were also present
Putnam patriot., 1930-02-06
CEMETERY ASSN.
 HAS BEST YEAR
Trust Fund Nearly $66, ,000.- Cemetery Shows Profit of
 $921.51
Fourteen Miles of Street in Grove
 Street Yard

It was disclosed at the annual meeting of the Putnam Cemetery As sociation, held in the Community Room of the Putnam Savings Bank, Saturday morning. that the assoeia- tion has had one of the best years in it's history. The total income dur ing the year was $5,972.15 and ex- penses were $5,050.64. leaving a net profit of S921.51. In addition to this operating profit. SS70.00 was realized from the sale of lots and $1,6S7 50 was received for perpetual care.
 The trust fund has been increased $5,9S0.00 during the past twelve months and is now $65.99S.94. This fund is being handled by the Hart ford. Connecticut Trust Company and is consistently showing a profit.
 Seventy-One Burials
 It was stated that the unsold lots are valued at s4.062.50. There have been seventy-one burials during the year The streets in the cemetery yard are in excellent condition. An Interesting disclosure was the fact that the total length O. the drives in the cemetery is fourteen miles. Much of this is being treated with oil and IS in excellent condition. The oil kills the weeds and eventually results in a hard, smooth surface.
 One adverse report was as to the condition of the Memorial Chapel. The roof of this building leaks. The bui' ding committee and the contrac- tor have done everything possible to remedy the situation and still the water seeps in. The contractor has offered to make any changes that will assure a tight roof. The matter has been left to the committee on trusts.
 In the absence Of Judge L. H. Full Ter. persistent of the organization, l.. T. Wilson was elected to preside at the meeting Officers were elected as follows. President, |. H. Fuller; vice president, C. Dwight Sharpe; secre- tary and treasurer, Newton A. Bal ard; two trustees for three years, B. D. Bugbee. Jesse E. Rich; committee on trusts for three years. Charles E.. Dean; auditors, l.. T Wilson. J. Otis Fox.
Putnam patriot., 1930-02-06
SEEK PUBLIC'S VIEWS
 ON PARKING PROBLEM

fy thought it was a different thine. making arrests in the city or taking prisoners to jail.
 The vote was put. There were ayes and nays. The mayor decided in fa- vor of the ayes and asked if his decis- ion was questioned. There was silence and the vote to award Dupre the con tract went on the record.
 The bids were as follows: Alphonse Dumas, one to six prisoners. s4; Gagnon's Express. s3 for first pris- oner and s1 for each additional prison CT; Charles A. Ryan. one to six pris- cners. 8 Zit0 Guy, one to four pris- oners So 75, each additional prisoner fifty cents; Arthur l.. Dupre. one. two or three prisoners s250. each additional prisoner SO cents. Dupre also offered to keep an automobile in readiness day and night for use 0g the police department for S700 a year.
 Reports Read
 When the meeting was called to order the report of the captain of police for January was read There were fourteen arrests. two sent to iail. fines and costs of s40.1s. seven- ty tramps lodged The annual report was also read. (This report will be found elsewhere in this issue.)
 The superintendent Of streets also made his annual report showing a grent amount of work accomplished the past year.
 The report of the water commis- sicners showed that the department operated last year at total expense of s35.4542S It's revenue tOtaled s50.471s5. Allowing ss .629 30 for depreciation tho report showed a net profit of sfb.0t757.
 The matter of the city's paying for
 Continued on Page Ten)
Putnam patriot., 1930-02-06

liam Child. J. Fred Ash. Dr. James Hutehins and Gardner l.. Davis. The committal service at the cemetery on Woodstock Hill was in charge of Is- rael Putnam Lodge of Masons of Woodstock.
 While his family and close friends knew that Mir. Peekham was suffering from weak heart none were pre- pared for the news of his death and it came as a great shock to all He left home Thursday morning in his usual good spirits and there was nothing to give warning that death was near. He bid his family a cheery goodbye and promised to be home in time for supper.
 Another Loss
 The death of Mir. Peckham adds another loss to the several losses Woodstock has suffered the past two years by the death of prominent citizens. He was q man widely known throughout eestern Windham county
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Putnam patriot., 1930-02-06
FREEZES FEET ON
 ALL NIGHT DUTY
William Sault, Trainmaster at Putnam, Will Lose Three
 of His Toes
Mrs. Sault Dies in New Haven Hos
 pital

William Sault. traiumaster of the \. Y. N. II. & H. Railroad. stationed at Putnam. is at his home in New Haven with both feet frozen. It is expected that three of his toes will have to be amputated. While he has heen confined his wife died in New Haven hospital. News of her death was received in Putnam this morning.
 There was a freight wreck between Webster and Worcester about ten days age. Mir. Sault went to the scene of the trouble and remained on the job during the cold, bitter night. He returned to Putnam and resumed his regular duties.
 A few days later his feet became discolored. A doctor examined them and determined that they had been frozen. He then went Go his home in New Haven.
Putnam patriot., 1930-02-06
TO PRACTICE OpToMETRY
 IN NEW YORK CITY

l. Hector Lucier. oDtometrist. grad uate of the Rochester School of Onto- metry. has closed his office in the New Seder building and is now in New York city fMr Lucier left Putnam last Thursday He is connected with the Shultte Optical Company. 411 Fifth avenue. New York. one of the most widely known concerns engaged in optometry in this country. Mir Lueior, since he opened his office in Putnam. had built up successful practice in his profession. He decided to remove to New York only after care ful consideration His decision was predicated on the fact that the op- portunity opens a wider field of en- deavor than Putnam or any of the smaller cities offer Mr. Lucier is the son of Mir and Mrs. Frank x. Lucier. He holds licenses as an optcmetrist in Connecticut. Massachusetts and New York state. It was due to his careful preparation in his chosen pro- fession that he was afforded the open ing with this large concern.