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Putnam patriot., 1930-01-02

Eastern Weekly Press Association formed. Nikoloffs on cruise to Land of the Midnight Sun. Woman hyster- ical when son arrested.
 July il-Calf born with head re- human. Dr. Bullard dies at Phillips House, Boston. Miss Mitchell, music supervisor, weds. Goodyear emplege badly burned by steam. Beld g-Heminway holds outing. Clerks begin half holiday season. State Trade school holds outing. Commissioners select men for jury duty. Burglars steal George Anas' stock of fireworks The Fourth quiet; only minor casual ties. St. Mary's Scouts camp well or ganized on shore of Crystal lake.
 July 1S-Hospital hequeathed resi- due of Dr.. Bul'ard's estate. Jacob Goldsehmidt arrested for not procur- ing vendors license. Selah Massey in iured when auto crash in Webster. Annual meeting Day Kimball hospi- tai. Four-day Chautauqua ends. The Haven, Abingdon, to build addition. Alderman and Mrs. Chadwick return rem trip abroad Judge Isaac N. Nils dies in Mount Vernon; native of Thompson. Tee Peck hest on birth day: to return to China as photo- erapher. Savings Bank annual meet ing. Bradley theatre installing new will feature "talkies".
 July 25-Coaneil ca Is one more meeting to put their recommendation for tank acress. Patriots cup award ed at Camp Woodstock. Quantity Jf stolen antiques recovered in Putnam.
Putnam patriot., 1930-01-02

high school. Police ra north end sneakeas.es. Freak knsns born on Woodstock avenue. An stolen from Buick garage. Freigh trains restor- ed; to put up in Putnn. Thief aban- dons stolen auto ant notifies owner where Co find it. Mar state statutes declared void. Child four days old has nine grandparers Corner stone of Haven Home addNn laid Sunday. L. M. Keith ordered court for tear ing down sign. Banlnceives counter felt bills. Pheasants pleased. Advent chapel Co be turned rto a house. Miss Aspacia Anas marrsd.
 August S-Coracticut Light & Power absorbs Esxern Connecticut Power Go. Isaac lssoint dies sudden ly while at work. fyo Pomfret School graduates killed In arplane crash Council authoriza water commission- CTS to proceed ronce; urges haste General assemha passes he..iing act validating appfEzmately 1,5O0 laws. George r. Padnst retires from Ob- server. Fr. Dahue returns from abroad. Raid Eodstoek farm. make
Putnam patriot., 1930-01-02
May

May 2-State's Attorney Bradford nolles charge of murder against Trenor Rice. Mrs. Lucy Shippee, East Killingly, suicide by drowning. Mag zola murder case gees over Co Sep tember. Engineer Symonds approves new plan of water commissioners. For tune tellers who robbed Mrs. Laeroix arrested in Norwich fined in Putnam. Miss Mary Ann Light dies. Grand of- ficers visit Eastern Star. Child Health Day observed in schools. Officers 4srd Divi ton entertained. Mich ael O'Neil dies in Pomfret. Open ses- sion at State Trade School; many at tend.
 May 9-Bradley Theatre is equip ped for talking pictures. No oblec- tion to Main street building line change; E. B. Kent resigns as water commissioner; Oscar Dugas appointed. Air meet on Mantup field announced Vaughn Insurance agency buys Mann agency. Week for the blind IS under full swing; pupils give entertainments and hold sales. Hard thunder storm. Mrs. II. W. Bowen pupil in culinary art. Shower for Miss Irene Labonte Train crew all Elks on special train to Norwich.
 May i6-Patriot gives detail plans of new Cargill Trust Co. banking house. ChiIdren's Loyalty parade big success: viewed by hundreds of peo- pie along line of march; sponsored by Rotary Club. Colt born to one Of citys work horses. Children hang MT. and Mrs. Beebe a May basket. Emily Jar wis, year-old dancer, wins prize as Felix the Cat. Robert Cassells, substl- tute letter carries, married. State Re gent at D. 4. R meeting. Hosplta g eaw ambulance arrives. Mrs. w. E. Stone passes 94th birthday. Bishop McAuliffe blesses new bell at St. Mary's church. Charles V. E. Cush- mban host to sheep breeders and the public at Eastland Farms. Pomfret.
 May 23-Patriot first to announce Montgomery < Ward has leased pro- posed new Seder block west side of Main street Mrs. Josephine Guertin dies suddenly at surprise party. s. Nikolof elected president Rotary Club. St. Mary's Boy Scouts give de- monstration. Miss Barbara Horton, Pomfret, wins district spelling con test. Lowell Needle Co.,, tcI build ad- dition. Putnam" aviation sign on tfutor hioek plainly visible frem the air. Seen by passenger in New York Boston plane. Chamber of Commerce sends two delegates to Veterans hos pital hearing in Washington. Pomfret
Putnam patriot., 1930-01-02

C. Talbot operated on at St. Vineent's. Car found to be on fire as women alight. Receiver Coffin anxious Tor son's safety in Mexico. Farmers As sociation removed to Savings Bank building. Windham County wlns trophy. Town school grant s4,O4l.
 March 21-U. s. Congressman in Putnam for first hand information: Subcommittee National Ways and Means committee of congress visits plant of National Rhea. Turkey sup per served to 452 people in St. Mary hall; sponsored by Rosary society, At torneys for Trenor Rice try to get oiii through legislature admitting con- fession of Mrs Jackson; are unsuc. cessful. Fashion and Fabric show we'll attended. Charles Seder warns ten ants cut of Central block; to be torn down. F. B. Christmas of the Patriot marries. Charles Weldon killed by truck in Danielson. Legion holds ban quet in sea grill A. A. Brodeur presi- dent of French Republican clubs. F. T. Therriaque dies at hospital from
Putnam patriot., 1930-01-02
November

November 7-Walter N. King an- nounees candidacy for mayor in op- position to Mayor Richard. Democrats name all ward aldermen. Mrs. k. M. Clark dies in Pomfret. Five apply to take examinations for the bar. Water department to build and equip filters. No contests in G. O. P. caucuses ex- cept in ward three where Durand beats Delis.e. Among the deaths: Mathewson Angel; Mrs. Susan B. Stone, Putnam's oldest citizen; Mrs. Sarah Keith.
 November 14-Richard nominated for mayor in record Republican eau GUS. King makes good showing Demo- crats make no nominations for mayor or alderman-at-large. Grinsell wins nomination for tax collector. Will be opposed by James J. Charron, demo- crat, who beat out Armand Farley. St Mary's rectory entered by burg lars; cash and watch stolen. Three lineman leave lTtnam for New Lon don; car crashes. nll killed. Locomo- tive fireman shot in leg while train ap preaching Jewett City. Red Cross roll call under way. Parade and speeches on Armistice Day F. H. Athletic field to be improved. Mrs. Lamb, who was Miss Jessie Hubbard, nurse at hospi- tai, dies in South Hadley Falls, Mass.
 November 21-Putnam people make pilgrimage to grave of Rev. Patrick Powers in Maiden. Sudden death of Mrs K. E. Hi. Alderman Ed mund Duboi dies after shock. Christ mas clubs will distribute s100,000. R. Eaton Smith old citizen, dies sudden ". William Smith. old time fiddler, found dead m his home in Phoenix Vilie. Earthquake. which jars Atlantic coast, felt in Putnam. Money Messier killed by locomotive at Attawaugan crossing. Fire alarm in St. Mary's church steepe again in commission. State Commander guest of American Legion post a. banquet, election and installation at Putnam Inn. Cosmos Club holds benefit whist.
 November 27-Mayor signs eon- tract Tor million gallon standpipe. Council votes to reassign option to land on Oak Hill and to purchase site Tor tank. John Reardon Jr., becomes superintendent Grosvenordale Com- panys mill. Beacon Oil Co.,, opens fil- nng and distributing station. Edward J. Carpenter des suddenly. Maiden cemetery closet by order of Father OIonnen. St. Mary's choral society holds oyster supper. Water depart ment start imppving Altering system. 5lo county bofs go to Brown-New Hampshire football game. Quiet on eve ot election. Cars pass through to HaryardYale game.
Putnam patriot., 1930-01-02

cial states Nkoloff agreed to sell city land wantel for erection of stand pipe. Miss lliee Sherman leaves em- plov of taephone company after thirty year service. Miss Margaret B. Wrighi marries in California. Three Wodstock men injured when car turns over in Quinebaug; party drunk. Hther of Mrs. G. U. Miller dies in E-ington. Headquarters Com pany retrns from camp. James Nee han, Sath Woodstock, drowns in Quasset pond trying to rescue sen.
 Granite arrives for new bank build ing. ntnam Savings Bank declares auarteiy dividend at rate of five per cent. town farm superintendent held for s0erior court. Putnam represent
Putnam patriot., 1930-01-02

injuries received in auto crash. His death starts false rumor that gover- nor is dead. T. H. s. wins two cham pionships at Storrs. County Commis- sioners hosts at dinner at Nathan Hale hotel. Willimantie. Woodstock American Legion post holds smoker. L. H. Fuller recognized as dean of in- surance agents.
 March 2s-New naturalization law causes some uneasiness Eugene Brousseau opens drug store. Mrs. El- len r. Edsoa and Mrs. Ella Brown, who lived together, die within six hours os each other. Ernest ]. Bow man succeeds F. J. Trinder as head of
 state trade schools. Many attend fu-
 neral of former alderman Jerry Lab
Putnam patriot., 1930-01-02
Architects Drawing New Building of Charles Seder
 in Process Construction

National Rhea goes into hands Q friendly receivership. Secretary Poi vim busted from St. Jchn's societr Judge Isaac Mills leaves town < Thompson $500. Corn borer quara tine begins. Home of William Salys, Harrisville. destroyed, by fire. Jusn Green dies sudden while readiv Engagement of "Chet" Irwin, eff pro, announced. Receiver Coffin Ms in old Cady Tavern. J. B. Tam starts running taxis again.
 August
 August Water works queaon settled; voters make approprnion for plan submitted by council. ! F.. Moves to return as sub-masts at
Putnam patriot., 1930-01-02

schools give art exhibition. City's first aerial circus not so big; ends in rain. Chamber of Commerce holds annual meeting; King reelected president. Parent Teacher presentation ol the "Hoodoo" goes over big. Putnam and Danielson Rotary clubs in minstrel sy.
 av 29-Yoters decide on state aid road north from Putnam Heights; large and spirited meeting. William Maertens married in Putnam. Rev. Ubald Laurion says first mass in North GrosvenOrdale. his former
Putnam patriot., 1930-01-02

Phaneuf. 4f. on way tc her home in Pawtucket. from North Gross venordaIe. killed when auto skids and turns over on Tucker hin. A. F. Smith elected delegate to Rotary Interna- tional at Dallas. Texas. Lieutenant Everett s. Davis has mishap in land ing on soft field near parents home in Gary district A. A. Fairfield ex- hibits beautiful handmade table. Party and shower for Miss L. C. Mag nant.
Putnam patriot., 1930-01-02

dings held from St. Mary's Church. Organization Chamber of Commerce perfected by board; directors hold first meeting and elect secretary, ap-- point standing committees. Memorial Day observed with longest parade in wears and exercises at Grove street cemetery. Trio of young thieves caught in Webster after stealing cash from local filling station.
 June 13-Former Mayor Victor
Putnam patriot., 1930-01-02
March

PufS2.-Presiden Coolidge signs
 ported vans hospital. eliminating
 to exis, Ire of Meehanicsyille re-
 cessor to er killing ring alleged
 Boy Sco,,ts N taken to elect sue
 of stjctv M 3yrne. St. Mary's D. Arnold in Chiei. Is.' paukvs. N-. .' c eook fish. Annual i'Iks. n..',s.. 'hls ha,,, ta Duoget recommendat .lt,ns adopts n mlil tax. Salvation Sd s~es 6 ariNe for funds. Superios., stayts sion divorees granted @as March ld--City Hotel destr.
 gre nae lodger rescued. James W,bv s.' aorner conductor. dies in Will;ns ue, Large locomotive leaves ,ranh railroad yard. Edward J. Bah os ~ Na,. N '. p Ion ouys Mechanicsville village oines 9SLou 9su Thompson, marries Miss .T,,I;s ''su rarke at Garden City, L. l. e
Putnam patriot., 1930-01-02
September

September 5-Putnam schools open for fall term. Council urges water commissioners to make haste. Liquor squad makes raids in Thompson. H. II. Davenport marri ed in Brooklyn. Martin E. Robertson, superintendent of rural schools, going to Willimantic. City completes plans to lease parking space from New Haven railroad. Surrounding towns face water short age. Mrs. E. F. Sanderson dies. Mas onic funeral for Prescott Warren. l.. H. Fuller, veteran insurance agent. eighty years old. Henry Witter, for merly of Putnam, found dead at his ranch in Bourne, Oregon. Mrs. Harold Kent dies.
 September Woodstock fair opens. Chester Irwin. golf pro, mar ried- Miss Byrne attends national com mittee meeting. Calvin Stanley sue ceeds Martin B. Robertson. Earl Le- clair, Mcosup, held for death of Ed. ward K. Ewart, Attawaugan. Grange host to sixty. E. c. Rogers buys prop erty for hotel in Danielson.
 September 19-William F. Davison. old resident. dies. Old Home Day held m Quadic. Water board instructed to get bids on standpipe. D. A. R. pill grimage to Deerfield, Mass. Fr. Don ahue speaks at Hartford banquet seleetmen of county towns inspect county jail List of criminal eases ready for superior court.
 September William E. Dayison dies. Water board instructed to get bids on tank. Old Home Day in Qua die. Four candidates for selectmen. y. A. R. pilgrimage to Deerfield U Dyer Potter Jr. married in Boston, County Commissioner inspect Child ren's Home and county jail.
 September 26-Dr. Bullard's estate valued at S90,542.27. Criminals but to plea. Mazzola murder case agsigned Tor Willimantic. City perfects lease of South Main street parking place Patsy Perilli gets three to six wears m states prison. Light & Power Corr pany's employees hold outing. Frank
Putnam patriot., 1930-01-02

dlhdE V. h. CHILD, MOODSIOGk
 Died December 16th
 home. Fire drill in schools. New clock arrives for St. Mary's church tower. Israel Putnam mills organized Co run Milsonvi.le mill. Many guests attend Elks Ladies' Night. North end mer- chants to buck chain stores.
 June
 June 6-Howe Marot School and Marot Junior College graduates larg- est class in history. Chandler Morse to do research work in New York. One thousand observe Feast of Corpus Christi at St. Mary's Church, benedic tion at beautiful altar out of doors. Mir. and Mrs. George U. Miller enter tained veterans at dinner on Mem orial Day. Peter Cournoyer arrested in Webster after police chase auto through streets in North end of this city, pleads nolo to three counts fined Sl00. Miss Leosa Magnant and Ar thur II. Plessis married. Mrs. Jason Green observes ninetieth birthday Walter Cooney, former Pomfret tele- graph operator, dies Five June we'd
Putnam patriot., 1930-01-02
December

December 5--Mayor Richard re- elected mayor; Crinsell tax collector. oity receives desd to standpipe plot Martin Misaszek 'ound guilty of man slaughter; sentenced nine months in Jah. Charles M- Letters. former as- sistant postmaster, dies. Council or gers parking ordinances strictly en- forced after December 9th. Elks hold Lodge of Sorrow First real snow storm. Triple burgIary in business
 December 12-bay Kimball hospi- tai received s30,0f0 trust fund from Dr Albert G. Pane, Pasadena, Cal
Putnam patriot., 1930-01-02

bAs Lightning sets ffe tu bUbhtn DoA- es in Adams mill. Widow of Deacon Harris dies in West Woodstock War tells stages fashion show at theater. Bonneville Clothing Co.,, closed by creditors. First thunder storm n hard one. Many attend flower show by Hermanson. D. A. K. members attend Springfield pageant.
 April
 April Fire threatens Pomfret School. Successor of l.. A. W. Corpor- aticn reports big loss. Miss Rose Jodoin Is first Spring bride. Beacon Oil Co.,, asks to locate on old Cutler place. Council also discusses building line on Main street. Trenor gice de- clines Co testify at inquest. William Sweet. Killingly avenue. fractures leg. Fish < Game Club holds annual meeting; E. C. Rogers new president K. of (. ball ushers in post-lenten season. Jean Perkins. hit by auto, im- proving Mrs Jackson's notes made public. Takes blame for killing of husband; exenerates Rice. C. of C.. Co remain in same quarters Churches filled Easter Sunday.
 April Burglars arrive in Pom fret; make two breaks and steal Rev L. E. Richards car One hundred iu- TOTS drawn for criminal term of court in anticipation of murder trials Charles l.. Kies. Thompson resident, dies suddenly. Beacon 0il Co.. Go re- ceive license Garde Foehe holds an- uual prize drill. E. B. Kent in hospi- tal fer three weeks. 5000 fire loss at Quick plnce in Sawyer district when barn and trucks burn. Amateur ta .eni appears for Cosmos Club milk fund. Carl Lorenz. North Grosvenor- dale reporter. dies Miss Dora Bonin married in Webster Robert ] Pellcv. new president of New Haven Rail rad. pays a visit. Patriots automo- bile number. Coroner finds Jackson was shot by person unknown.
 April lS-New pipe organ in East church dedicated. sees young mans dream realized. N. A. Keroack marries his partner. Miss Marie A. Caron. Miss Leosa Magnant's to Arthur Piessis an- | snnced. Conncl fevors Seaer neti- ion to straighten Main street line. Beacon Oil Co.,, buys Cutler estate. Passenger planes. New York Go Bos- on, begin passing over Putnam. Mrs. I. II. Davenport dies in Florida. ;chool committee elects teachers. leath of Mrs. Edward Lamondy.
 April 25-Arthur F. Hughes of Dan olson elected to succeed late Daniel iyrne as treasurer cf the Putnam Sav igs bank. News received of death of ev. Adrian Dykeman in Holland; ms formerly eurate of St. Mary's .9rch. Fortune tellers rob Mrs. Ar Sa G Iacroix. No date fixed for mur- ". Sals. Ford buys old wagon at WI VI crcsvenordale. Mrs. Corinne
Putnam patriot., 1930-01-02
February

February MT and Mrs Clarence
 Kent married fifty years. National
 Rhea head at Washington tells com
 mittee higher tariff vital to success or
 industry. Trenor A. Rice arrested for
 murder of William Jackson. Bremen
 hold successful ball City's loss by
 Are in 1928. s39.S4l7l. Chamber of
 Commerce banquets r. H. s. champi-
 onship football team. Water depart
 ment shows profit of s22, 2,s0S.7S.
 County Detective Jackson buried.
 Mrs. Thomas Duffy dies
 February 14-Widow of murdered
 William F. Jackson commits suicide {; leaves notes. Woodchopper killed in Woodstock by falling tree. Past ex- alted rulers night. B. F. O. F. No- mans Board holds Membership Tea. Congregational church votes to sell Ktrip of land to Carrill Trust Co. Coro- ner starts murder nrohe. Burglary at Blancheste & Brodeur's store Miss Alice Bailey. member Of old Putnam family. dies in New Bedford. Treasar- CT Potter host to employees of Carglll Trust. Mazzola, charged with murder ef mother-in-law at Willimantic, pleads not guilty. Grand jury indicts Rice for murder. Arraigned in court, pleads not guilty.
 February 21-Water beard Co re- commend tank on Oak Hill. Mrs. Jack son buried as curious look on. Daniel Byrne i'll; condition grave. Hen lays freak egg; really two in one. Mrs. Wheaton passes eightieth birthday Chet Irwin new golf pro at country club. Tax rate of city increased one half mill to six mills Howard Elliott. well known state policeman, dies from fractured skull received in auto accident. Mrs. John Benoit found lead.
 February 2s-Daniel Byrne. Saw ngs Bank treasurer. dies February ,2; large gathering at funeral and mass St. Mary's church February 18th. Cyrus Smith. former Putnam Iorist. dies in Killingly. Board Of selief files net grand list of Sla.s 55. roo. Line House. Dudley, des- -oved bv fire. Rabid dces cause farming situation. Mrs. John A. Car enter. one of oldest residents. dies. 'sank A. Howarth. formerly cf Put %, commits suicide at Hartford
 A club.
Putnam patriot., 1930-01-02

ed at reunion of 18th and 26th regi. ments c. V. at Norwich.
 August 29-Mrs. Burton Bosworth brings action for divorce; claims S100,000 damages; asks custody of child and alimony. C. L. Adams, ten years linotype operator at the Patri- ot office, resigns. Miss Ruth l.. Chase, Putnam, marries Clayton Peckham, Woodstock. Plan community house fer the Grosvenordales Schools open. Engagement of Miss Alice NJ. Bill lings, in charge home economics de- partment, Windham County Farmers Association announced. Clam bake and outing F. c. Fish & Game Club. Outdoor wedding in Woodstock for Miss Pear.e Leonard Chamberlin and William L. Taylor. Case against L. NJ Keith nolled. Woodstock memorial gymn committee makes report.
Putnam patriot., 1930-01-02
July

July 3-R E. Thurston. chairman Of water board. discloses fire protec- tion at hospital inadequate. Boy ban dits get long prison terms. Arthur B.. Lapsley, Pomfret, sends hospital Maine salmon. George potvin sum- moned Co court for contempt. Alta waugan man killed cn motorcycle. Goodyear child dies from injuries in auto accident Provincial house to be enlarged. Dr. Bullard's condition seri ous Voters refuse Co support council :; vete down appropriation for stand pipe. Burglars steal cash from cafe terin. Else Shippee marries Freder- ick Burton Dr. Perley dies in Wood stock. Vacation school well attended
Putnam patriot., 1930-01-02

convention at Los Angeles. Mr. and Mrs Simon Farley married sixty years. Work train laborer crushed by crane. Dr. Holton delivers address to high school graduation class. Isaac Champeau dies in Hartfrod; buried in Putnam.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-04-03
SYNOPSIS.

Comdr. Drake Roscoe Of the United
States Navy Is on the trail of mys-
FERROUS criminal band known as the
Zones and directed BY chief called
"Kedd Centre" With the aid OF Dr..
Stoptord he makes his Investigations.
They take him to the home OF Page
Sutton, a Dedlthy man, Uho is the most
recent object Of attack. Sutton has tUo
house 0uestS-Dr. Cross and Molly O'Hdv,
friend of his daughter June and the
niece OF the deputy police commissioner.
Ned Regain, a private detectiue; Stoptord
and Roscoe complete the group. Sutton
has In his possession a certain map
shouting the organization OF the Zones
and he believes the attack on hin, Is for
the purpose OF recovering this. Nine.
CEerrG, an agent Of the Zones, has made
the acquaintance OF Roscoe and Stop
ford. She Is ordered to motor in the
region of Sutton's home, to disable her
car and then to ask shelter there for
the night to aid Heed Centre" tn carry
TING out his plans. Sutton has pack OF
Aisdttdn dogs on his estate. After night
fall they kill man Who waS prowlino
IN the grounds. He is identified as
ArmttdGe, SUtton'S Udlet. Examination
OF his effects show him to be member
OF the Zones. Roscoe has begun to SuS-
peet that Nine. CsernG is also an enemy.