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Imperial Valley press., 1930-09-13
Items Of News
About TheT

Clarence B. Smith, chief deputy
district attorney, is confined IN the
Naval Hospital at San Diego, re-
covering from major operation
performed yesterday.
j. NJ. Phillips, of the San Fran
cisco office OF the Natural Gas
Corp. is here on business with the
Inland Empire Gas Company, and
plans to stay several months.
Mrs. 3. Z. Lemons and children,
Betty and Berkie, have returned
from Mission Beach, where they
spent the summer.
Professor and Mrs. Elmer Todd
are back in FL Centre following a
vacation trip 70 San Diego.
Miss Madrene Deffenbaugh, OF
the local Western Union office, left
today for San Jose where she will
attend the Western Union training
school.
Imperial Valley press., 1930-09-13
EXPLOSION HARMLESS

WICHITA, Kans., Sept. -. Up
Explosion of 1000 quarts of intro
glyccrine near her. last night rocked
the city, shattered window pancs and
LASTED a hole 30 feet deep. No
one was reported killed or injured,
although wrcckagc of an automobile
was found
Imperial Valley press., 1930-09-13
TRAINMEN KILLED

FORT WORTH TEX, Sept. IL.
U.P)-The bodies of two trainmen,
Engineer Ernest Fridge and Fire
man +. NJ. Fry were removed today
from the wreckage of Rock Island
freight train and IA switch engine
which collided in the yards at the
outskirts of Fort Worth last night.
Imperial Valley press., 1930-09-13
FIFTEEN YEARS AGO
September 13. 1915

'.Business is certainly getting bet
ter rapidly declared j. W. Goza,
proprietor of the Valley Typewriter
company, yesterday. ne daN
started off very busily and the IN,
dications are that this week will
show II decided Improvement over
last week.
Imperial Valley press., 1930-09-13
Clark Funeral
Held Here Today

Funeral services were held at
Lemons funeral parlors at 1880 tins
morning for Andrew 81. Clark, 20
vear-old Ell Centre resident, VINO
passed away at his home at 354
Imperial Valley press., 1930-09-13

j. +. Laughlin has been appointed
by W. +. Holt as superintendent of
the Bell Development company ;
holdings in this city. This company
operates the Barbara Worth Hotel.
Laughlin has been acting as manager
of the hotel.
Imperial Valley press., 1930-09-13

Brighton street, Thursday night fol-
lowing an extended illness.
The services were conducted by
the Rev. c. E. Flanagan, pastor of
the First Baptist church. Inter
ment was at Evergreen cemetery.
Beside his widow the deceased is
survived by son, j. A. Clark Of
Fl Centre.
Imperial Valley press., 1930-09-13

Concord, Contra Costa County, has
500 acres of tomatoes, from which
more than l,200 tons OF fruits ara
expected.
Imperial Valley press., 1930-09-13

Mcfarland, Kern County, is ship
ping five varieties of table grapes.
The total will be about 125 cars by
rail and many carloads by truck.
Imperial Valley press., 1930-09-13
w. |. Stone - N0n-B0ard Insurance

State Insurance Commissioner requirements are the
same as for Board companies The prices to YOU are
remarkably lower. Let show YOU this real saving
Phone w. I. Stone 248 or 387. Office 83l Main. Also
collection service.
Imperial Valley press., 1930-09-13
Imperial Valley Sheet Metal Works
Optometrist-Dr. Sem Bacon

Quality Eye Service Scientifically equipped to
treat all muscular cases and crossed eyes Nearsghted
(Myopc) eyes and chldrens eyes given special atten-
tion. Glasses fitted. Lenses duplicated 5S1 Main
st. Phone 228-W.
Imperial Valley press., 1930-09-13
Looking Backward
What The Press Files Tell 81
Imperial Valley for this Date
In Past Years
TWENTY YEARS AGO
September l3, 1910

Yesterdays IS storm seemed to nave
visited Holtville with more Vlgor
than other valley points. The power
plant was struck by lightning ana
the switchboard burned out, causing
the power to be off all night.
Imperial Valley press., 1930-09-13

Jake numan arrived from Los An
gcles and coast points, where he has
been spending the summer. Jake
SAYS that he is glad to get back. or
course he is, they all are. THAT
what they all say.
Imperial Valley press., 1930-09-13
Radiator Repairing

Also Radiator Recorng and cleaning, cleaned with
out injury to the Imperial Valley Sheet Meta
Works, 515 Broadway. Res. Phone 1928 Bus
Phone lit.
Imperial Valley press., 1930-09-13
THE WEATHER
LOS ANGELES AND VICINITY

Fair moderately cool weather to-
night and sunday; probably cloudy
Imperial Valley press., 1930-09-13
SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA

Fair tonight and Sunday with
high fog on coast in early morning;
normal temperature; gentle north.
L 4. 1
Imperial Valley press., 1930-09-13

The first 1880 table grapes, Mala-
gas. to leave Hanford, Kings Coun'
ty. were shipped August II.
Imperial Valley press., 1930-09-13
FIaE WEATHER FORECAST

Fair except fog on coast; humid
ity above and temperature below
normal: gentle changeable winds.
Imperial Valley press., 1930-09-13
Acetylene Welding & Machine Work

Cylinder Grinding Boring or Honing. Piston Grind
ing. Fly Wheel Ring Gears Installed Tractor Work.
Pump and Gas Engine Overhaung. General Electric
Motors Agent. Fan and Vacuum Cleaner Repairing.
Battery Repairs and Charging Bicycle Repairing.
Lawn Mowers Sharpened Etc. Wilson Machine Shop
Phone 4O 1922 Main Street
Putnam patriot., 1930-03-27
PUTNAM'S NEW BUILDING

IN considering the approaching opening of Putnams
 mercantile enterprise should not lose sight of the fine new building enterprise housed The building stands third unit of group that will for remain monument to the faith the hope and the confidence that at least citizen of this city has in Putnam.
 When the old Central Block purchased by Charles Seder many citizen shook his head This only repeat gesture uncertainty that evident when Mir Seder his purchase of the Hopkins property Main and began the erection of building and again when he purchased the old wooden structure known the Rich Block Union and Pomfret streets and again began the erection of a modern business structure
 While the people shaking their heads and evncing uncertainty the wisdom of Mir Seder procedure that gentlemen remained unpertubed He firm in his convic and unshaken in his confidence that Putnam has all the attributes make it attractive business center
 Mir Seder filled his original "Seder Building with tenants he sold the building to the SA Amusement Corporation al the time planning to build a theatre.
 When second "Seder Building" completed it also filled with tenants
 third building erected by Mir Seder. the finest of them all is practically completed and is occupied.
 The result of r Seder progressvenes has put to route the skepcs and has than subsanaed his broad vision of what may be done in Putnam It is lesson to who prone feel that Putnam has been and standing still and that it's future is shadowed with uncertainty It should fill with renewed courage face the years If all which Seder concreey by investing his money benecay change the aspect of Main he no doubt to the future of Putnam.
Putnam patriot., 1930-03-27
THE PUTNAM PATRIOT
PUBLISHED BY
THE PATRIOT PRESS, Incor
PUTNAM'S NEW STORE

N Saturday this city and the surrounding country will ex V it's retail merchandising enterprise, Montgomery Ward Company. a welcome to Putnam. While this large nationally known and therefore hardly
 stranger the minds of people any part of country
 has been intimately known in this immediate locality The fact that it selected Putnam site of of it's evidence that looked upon this city the natural trading center for miles around Putnam haphazardy Before the company decided here careful investigation of the situation including fu survey of and future prospects made The that after making such intense analysis of local poss bies the decided locate in this city couragng and gratifying sign to Punam future business outlook.
 The first announcement that Montgomery Ward & Com pany to locate in this city received with trepida- tion As time has passed and people have had chance digest situation there appears be change of viewpoint o the part of most of those directly interested
 conceded that this will attract buyers from miles around. It is also conceded that Montgomery Ward Company large sell merchandise everyone, carry every article quality of merchandise that public demands The that 1t draws people Put from much broader territory tends to help other chants nearby town would doubtless have drawn trade from Putnam The people who might go o another a Montgomery Ward Com would be paronze other there We feel from talks with several local merchants that they take this view of the situation and feel that is their advantage to have the store located in Putnam than in of neighboring towns
 Chambers of Commerce other similar business organ izaons ha-~ to look upon such Montgomery Ward Company the because it has been found that they do draw trade from wider and that other stores benefit thereby.
  with business city closing hours and such other local regulations the chants adopt becomes affiliated with the Chamber Manager Griffin has already taken out membership in that organization. The president of the company that there intent niue smaller and that the experience has been that wherever been located local merchants have benefited The company enters in friendly spirit and with determination to operate with local enterprises.
 It would appear therefore, that it is the this concern to place stamp of community individuality each of its stores that become of the intimate bus life of each city it enters. In welcoming this ohandsng institution the city the hope expressed that its will bring benefits and greater degree of other stores by stimulating the general retail trade of Putnam
Putnam patriot., 1930-03-27
ORDER OF NOTICE

Al a Court of Probate held at Put nam, in and for the District of Put nam, on the 26th day of March, lyso. Present. Henry r. Benoit, Judge. Estate of Randolph l.. Bullard, late of Putnam. in said District deceased Archibald Macdonald. Jr.. of Putnam, Conn, Administrator, eta. The ad- ministrator, having made written ap- pIication to this Court for a hearing on an order to compromise a certain doubtful or disputed claim, as by said application on file more fully appears II is ORDERED That said appliea- tion be heard and determined. ai a Court of Probate to be held at the Probate Office In the Town of Put nam. in said District, on the lst day of April, 1880. at ten o'clock in the forenoon; and that public notice oi the pendency of said application aho of the time and place of the hearing thereon, be given by publishing this order in some newspaper having eir- eulation in said District, and by post ing copy thereof on the pubic s'gfl- post in said Town of Putnam HENRY N. BEN0IT. Judge. l5
Putnam patriot., 1930-03-27
ORDER OF NOTICE

District of Woodstock ss. Probate Court. March 26. A. D. 1880. Estate of Arthur s. Hardy late of Woodstock in said District. deceased. Upon the application of Mrs Grace A. Hardy Woodstock, Conn. praying that an instrument in writing purporting 70 be the last will and testament of said Arthur s. Hardy deceased may be proved. approved. allowed and admit ted to probate as per application on file more fully appears, t is ORDER ED-That said application be heard and determined at the Probate Office in Woodstock in said District, on the 9th day of April. A. D. 1880, at HOO o'clock in the forenoon; and that q public notice be given of the pendency of said application and time and place of hearing thereon, by publishing a copy of this order in newspaper having circulation in said District and by posing a copy thereof, on the public signpost in the town of Wood stock in the said District, at least ilye days before said day of hearing. kO- BERT F.. HARRIS, Judge.
Putnam patriot., 1930-03-27

from their work; there the and the fire paraus there sometimes burned clothing shoes of the fire fighters. Always there is expense to someone.
 The greatest damage the outlying sections where after is burned damaging tim Der land destroying growth Last week in the path of brush fire destroyed Sometimes it is barn and now and then dwelling.
 Each at this newspaper in the land the warning be careful with matches and burning tobacco Each these fires Whether there would be fires and greater loss if the did not their call attention the fire hazard during the dry windy As the newspaper is
 quasi public servant 1t will continue to patiently after asking the people be careful part the spring campaign reduce the number of spring brush and forest fires.
Putnam patriot., 1930-03-27
LIMITATION OF CLAIMS

At a Court of Probate held at Put nam. in and for the District of Put nam. on the 25th day of March, 1930 Present, Henry N. Benoit, Judge, Estate of Arthur $. Chadwick, late of Putnam. in said District. deceased. Mary A. Chadwick, of Putnam, Conn, Administratrix. ORDERED - That six months from the date hereof be and the same are hereby appointed and limited for the creditors of said deceased to bring in their claims against said estate, and that the ad- ministratrix of said estate cite said deceased to bring in their claims with in said time by posting a notice to that effect on the public signpost, in said Town of Putnam, and by pub fishing the same in a newspaper hav- ing a circulation in said District. HENRY N. BENOIT. Judge IS
Putnam patriot., 1930-03-27
ORDER OF NOTICE

Al Court of Probate held at Pom fret in and for the District of Pom fret on the 24th day of March, AID. l930 Present. Willis Covell. Judge. An agreement for adoption of Gather inc Marion Hawiey. a minor of the age of fourteen years or over. resid- ing in the Town of pomfret in said District, whereby the said Catherine Marion Hawley IS given in adoption by her father. Ellery G. Hawley. of Windsor. Vermont. to Lewis A. Col burn and Florence May Colburn, hus- band and wife, of the Town of Pom fret in said District, having been ex- hibited to this Court by said Lewis A. Colburn and Florence May Colburn for acceptance and approval, 1t Is OR DERED-That notice be given to all persons interested to appear at the Probate Office in Pomfret in said Dist rict on the 9th day of April, l930, at . o'clock in the afternoon of said day. then and there to show cause, if any they have, why said agreement should not be accepted and approved by this Court, by publishing this order of notice in some newspaper having a circulation in said Probate District. at least seven days before said time as- signed for said hearing. WILLIS COVELL, Judge. 13
Putnam patriot., 1930-03-27
POMFRET TAX NOTICE

\ warrant having been issued to me for collection of taxes levied on the Grand List of the Town of Pom fret for the year 1929 and which are due and payable on or before April 1st, 1880, according to the vote of said town. notice is hereby given that for the purpose of receiving such tax es I will meet all persons liable to pay property taxes. at the following places:
 Tuesday. April lst, Smith Bros. store, Pomfret Center. 10 A. M. to i2 Nj. Tuesday. April ist, Hattin's store, Pomfret Center. 2 to P. NJ.
 Legal fees and interest will be charged on all taxes not paid within thirty days as required by law.
 C. E.. BRIGGS.
 Collector of Taxes. Dated at Pomfret, March IS, l930.
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Putnam patriot., 1930-03-27
SPRING AND FIRES

HOUR out of five fire alarms last week for The winter about over As the cold weather and heater fires longer have be forced present chimney fire nuisance gradually fades out
 As spring begins there always series of another sort of fires These brush because nine of ten brush fires due lessness lighted match cigar cigarette careessly tossed down where gntes the dry leaves The fire spreads may be buildings endangered The fremen have to leave their employment and respond to the call for aid Possibly was week there damage recorded by the chief There never however fire without There the of production lost through being called
Putnam patriot., 1930-03-27
PUTNAM VISITED BY
 FIRST THUNDER STORM

Putnam was visited by the first thunder storm of the season. Tuesday night. There were many flashes of lightning and a few claps of thunder. Over the radio was heard that Chi cago was digging itself out of the worst snow storm of the winter, and that 1t was headed this way. Up to today the snow storm has not arrived although there have been one or two snow furries.
Putnam patriot., 1930-03-27
TOWN :OF THOMPSON TAX NOTICE

4 warrant having been issued to me for the collection of Property and Real Estate taxes levied on the Grand List of the Town of Thompson for the year 1929. due and payable on or be- fore April 1, 1880, notice is hereby given that for the convenience of those concerned. will be at the places and time following for the purpose of receiving same:
 TUESDAY. APRIL I, Is30 Willett's Store, Quinebaug. s-30 4. M. to 10 A. Nj.
 Fabyan Store. Fabyan, 10-30 A. M. to l2 Noon.
 Wilsonville Store, Wilsonville 12- 90 r. NJ. to 2 F. NJ.
 Valade's Store, North Grosvenor- dale, 2-30 P. NJ. to P. M.
 WEDNESDAY. APRIL 3, 193o Court Room. North Grosvenordale, s-30 A. NJ. to n A. NJ.
 Kingsbury's Store, East Thompson, | 2 Noon to 1 P. NJ.
 Mrs. Lydia porter's Home, Porter Plains l-30 P. NJ. to 2 P. M Sheldon's Store, Quadie, 2-30 P. M. to 3-30 F. NJ.
 THURSDAY, APRIL 3, 1850 Kenney's Store. Mechanicsville, l2 Noon to l r. NJ
 J. NJ. Bogardus' Store. West Thomp- son. l-30 r. M to 2:30 P. M.
 FRIDAY. APRIL 4, 1880 Hall of Records, Thompson, l2 Noon to r. NJ.
 SATURDAY. April s, i93o A. J. Derys Store, Grosvenordale, 10 A. NJ. to I2 Noon.
 Court Room. North Grosvenofdale, 1 r. M. to r. M
 TAXES REMAINING UNPAID FOR THIRTY DAYS AFTER SAME SHALL BECOME DUE AND PAY ABLE. SHALL BE SUBJECT TO INTEREST AND LEGAL FEES AS REQUIRED BY LAW.
 P. L. DUHAMEL,
 Collector of Taxes. North Grosvenordale. Connecticut Dated at Thompson. Connecticut. March 5. 1880.
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Putnam patriot., 1930-03-27

Mir. and Mrs. Albert Tursott and family with Miss Anna Menard and Miss Amanda Michon enjoyed din- ner with Mir. Turcott's sister, Mrs. Fremont Dansereau. and Mr. Dan sereau of Woonsocket on Sunday.
Putnam patriot., 1930-03-27
LIMITATION OF CLAIMS

At Court of Probate held at Put nam. on the goth day of March, 1850. Present. Henry N. Benoit, Judge. Estate of Cortland D. Arnold, late of Putnam, in said District, deceased. Edith NJ. Arnold of Putnam. Conn, Executrix. ORDERED That six months from the date hereof be and the same are hereby appointed and limited for the creditors Of said de- ceased to bring in their claims against said estate. and that the executrix of said estate cite said creditors of said deceased to bring in their claims with in said time by posting notice to that effect on the public sign-post in said Town of Putnam, and by publishing the same m a newspaper having CIT culation in said District HENRY N. BENOIT. Judge. i3
Putnam patriot., 1930-03-27
PARENT-TEACHERS
 OFFER FINE PROGRAM

Drandma Pulls the Strings" s comedy piaylet produced by Putnam sehooi teachers under the auspices of .ne i Parent Teachers Association -rsy T -rrssesoay evening, was we'll received. he parts were well handled and the comedy well brought out. Miss Cor lnhe '" "lison sang two songs and there were pianoforte numbers by Miss neien Narbedian and Miss Louise sherman. Leo Pominville played . number of violin selections. Dancing to Leo Nickels' orchestra followed.
Putnam patriot., 1930-03-27
Mia Doris Dexter of M.,

Miss Doris Dexter of Mapleville. R l.. spent the weekend visiting Miss Loretta Morin of Farrows street.
 Mir. and Mrs. Edward vandale, for merly of Putnam. new of Webster. spent the weekend in Putnam visit ing friends and relatives.
Putnam patriot., 1930-03-27

MT. and Mrs. Arsene Benoit, Miss 1ermaine Benoit and Leo Benoit were m Boston Thursday.
 Mrs. and Mrs. Edward Rondo of Hartford were the ~uests of Mrs. St. George of Main stree. Saturday.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1930-09-20

Twenty years before, John had
come to New York with little more
than diploma from one Of the lead
ing Negro universities, seeking way
to realize his ambitious dreams. His
dreams of success were not those OF
the ordinary Negro. They were big
ger and wider His friends had, with
consoling smiles, or with doleful
shaking of their heads, told him
that he was foolish to even hope for
the naturalization of such dreams
in what was termed "a white mans
world
But John Manners had before prov
ed that genuine ability breaks down
all barriers.
Now at AZ he had decided that he
owed it to himself to slow up bit.
If he had chosen he could have re-
tired; but the love of the game with
in him was too strong. Then one
night for no important reason he de-
cided to take in" Harlem and its
widely publicized night life.
Of course, he had several times
seen Harlem before, during those
, twenty years ne ndQ uVeO III NeW
AYork. But always in the past when
phe had visited there he felt that he
was cheating himself; that he really
could not afford to; that he did not
have time.
Before one of the blase cabarets
he stepped from his car and dismiss
ed his chauffeur. He decided to walk
around for awhile. He felt almost
like a school boy on holiday. He
was an arresting figure as he strobe
along. His face was black and deep
" lined - yet every line meant &C
complishment. He had fought hard
in his struggle for place at the
top and had conquered. The hau-
teur of the conqueror was in his
proud gait.
In his walk he saw many things.
Carefree joyouSness was rampant ev-
erywhere, sophistication was fasci-
mating, and sordid ugliness was not
hidden. He paused before night
club. But he did not enter. There
was so much outside to see - things
he had seen hundreds of times be-
fore but had not carefully noticed.
He thought of long ago when he had
gone to Sunday School, his round
little black face scrubbed until it
fairly glittered. He was taught some
thing about scales falling from some
mans eyes Saul's he believed.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1930-09-20
SACRIFICES OF SUCCESS cnes ss' ont s S;: r.
Manners Successful for Love- but 70

} fire had leapt into his face. He was
on his feet debating his cause.
Martha rose too, her hand on his
arm she still pleaded with him.
Take me with you them"
A woman with him during his
fight through He'll. For he realized
that a poor mans fight for success
would be just that. mo dear. III
be back. Just think We will De nil
lionaires with yachts, phalanx of
cars, furs, palaces, everything" He
believed in his dream.
But Martha was afraid. But
John" she was playing her last card,
docs our love mean nothing to you?
Our promises, our plans? Is money
greater to you than our lover" Her
voice broke. She was sobbing dnre-
STRANGELY. But John did not con- .
fort her. He was afraid that at the
last minute he might weaken. With
out so much as a goodbye he was
gone.
The dreamer awoke to conscious
ness. He knew that the boy in the
dream was himself and the girl, Mar
tina, was the only girl he had ever
loved. But for twenty years he had
not had time for love. There had
been a few letters at first but they
had stopped long ago. The nurse
came to take his temperature.
Suddenly he realized what the
white slip of paper meant.