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Putnam patriot., 1930-06-05
LIQUOR SELLERS
 MAKE NO FIGHT
Plead Guilty at Special Session of City Court Saturday
 Afternoon
Over s7oo in Fine. and Cost. Paid

Continued efforts in this section to enforce the prohibition law are meet ing with success. as evidenced by two pleas of guilty in the city court, Sat urday afternoon. A total of S70O in fines and costs was collected.
 George Trudeau, Ballou street, plead guilty to owning and keeping with intent to sell and was fined S2OO and costs. This money all goes into the city treasury as the raid was con- ducted by local officers.
 Benjamin Cohen. Providence, was fined a total of $500, divided as fol- lows; S200 for transporting, S200 for owning and keeping with intent to sell. and S100 for actual sale. This be- ing a state police case one half the amount goes to the city and the other half to the state.
 Raid Trudeau Home
 The raid at the Trudeau place was staged by Officers Dubreuil and Sponcey at a late hour last Thursday night. When the officers entered they found two customers in the place who had been served their order. The home of the defendant was searched and in the cellar the contraband was found Thirteen cases of home brew, some hard liauor and collection of empty beer bottles, were seized and taken to the police station in a truck.
 Trudeau was arraigned in the city court, Saturday morning. The case was adjourned to 2.30 o'clock in the afternoon. The defendant appeared without counsel. He made no state ment except to plead guilty to the charge. It being his first offense he was fined S200.
 Was Transporting
 Cohen was arrested by State Police- man John Murphy of the Danielson barracks while Cohen was on his way to Putnam and had just crossed the towns border line south of the city. The officer searched the car and found eleven pints of alcohol in rear com partment; also case containing a quantity O. flavoring material. This could be used in turning the alcohol, when mixed with water. into synthe- tic Scotch. or rye to suit the fancy. Cohen made no denial of the three charges in the complaint. When the amount of the fine and costs, over five hundred dollars. was made known to him, he pealed the amount from a large roll and handed it over in settlement
Putnam patriot., 1930-06-05
City News Notes

Mir. and Mrs Ralph Jenneno of Main street spent Sunday with Bos- ton relatives
 Walter Wheaton, Jr. of Bradley street spent the weekend with friends in New York City.
 Mrs James Feighy and family of WoEcester spent Decoration Day with friends in Putnam.
 odias Harper, Rye. N. r., spent the weekend with his mother, Mrs. Mary Harper of Bullock street.
 Robert Beattie of the Bradley Theatre entertained his brother, John Beattie of Providence Monday
 Stephen Paradise of Main street spent the holiday and weekend with his family in Portchester, N Y.
 Mrs. Albert Futile. Ring street spent the weekend at her former home in Rye, N. Y. with relatives.
 Paul Sherlock of Pomfret street, with a party of friends, spent the weekend with friends in Rye, N. Y.
 Edward Morin of Grove street spent the holiday and weekend the guest of Mir. and Mrs Frank Gazzola, Rye. N. Y.
 Anthony Laroy of Main street spent the weekend the guest of his parents, MT. and Mrs. N. T. Laroy of Bridge port.
 Miss Gertrude Sweeney of Hart ford was the guest Thursday of MT. and Mrs. W. E. Maynard of Chapel street.
 Mrs. B. E. Mulroney of Bridgeport. Conn. spent last week the guest of her sister. Mrs. Margaret F. Gahan of Main street.
 Mir. and Mrs. Joseph Leon of Church street spent the holiday in Providence attending the theatre with friends.
 Miss Helen Ryan of Providence spent Wednesday the guest of her cousin. Mrs. Bernice c. Delaney of Main street.
 Misses Eliza and Marietta Reid of South Main street entertained party of relatives from Uxbridge, Mass. over the holiday.
 Henry Quinn. daughters Mary and Ellen of Providence, former residents HHAhl Ni' EAHoAa VI friends in Putnam.
 MT. and Mrs. Victor Tourville and family have removed from Bullock street to the Jones house on Main street this week
 Miss Elizabeth Russell of Worees- ter was the guest of her parents. pr. and Mrs j. J. Russell of Main street over last weekend
 Mrs. Bernice G. Delaney and Ralph F. Gahan of Main street spent Friday the guests of their uncle, John Ham, mond of Rockville.
 Mr. and Mrs. Phillip Breault and son William and daughter Yvette of Oakland Beach, R. l. spent the week end the guest of Misses Odile and Blanche Benoit of Buck street.
 Mis-. oa;l= Ren.:. sf Buck s..se. entertained over the weekend her sister. Miss Eva Benoit and George Connor. MT. and Mrs. William Hamp ton from Long Island City, L. l.
 Mir. and Mrs. Fred Gagnon, son Earl and Mr. and Mrs. John Gahan spent Friday with Rockville friends.
Putnam patriot., 1930-06-05
Teachers Club Has
 Its Final Outing
Mystery Party of Follow the Leader Arrive and Dine at Paeo Lodge
 New Officers

The Putnam Teachers Club, with husbands and wifes, of the faculty, thirty-six in all, held their last social gathering of the year, Tuesday eve ming.
 The social committee, Miss Roselle LaErance, chairman, Miss Eleanor Murphy and Miss Marjory McGilli- cudy, were the only ones who knew the destination when the nine auto mobiles containing the party left Putnam high school at 4.30 p. m. Seat ted beside the driver was 6 member who held an envelope with instructions that it not be opened until after a start had been made.
 Once under way the seal was brok- end and detailed instructions were gwen which finally brought the gathering to their destination, but not before a stop had been made for additional directions found tackled on the wall inside the |. Putnam school building On they went following the leader to Attawangan, then back to the Country Club where more in- structions were found. From there to POmfret, South Woodstock and back through Putnam, south to Dan ielson, and to the door of Paco Lodge.
 A fine chicken dinner had been prepared and the gathering immedi- ately sat down to enjoy it. Following dinner games were played and the of fieers for the ensuing year were an- nounced. These are Exalted Ruler, Miss Abbie Keith; Chancellor, of the Exchecquer, Francis Curran; Artful Dodger. Miss Ethel Strahan; hospital ity committee, Misses Sarah Barber, Mary Willard and Angeline 0'Flynn.
Putnam patriot., 1930-06-05
GOODYEAR TRUDEAU $500
 PUTNAM TRUDEAU $20O
State Officers Raid Brothers Some
 Miles Apart Same Night

Walter Charles Trudeau of Good year. formerly of Putnam, was fined a total of $500 in the borough court of Danielson, Wednesday. for viola ton of the prohibition law He was fined $200 for manufacturing. $200 for keeping with intent to sell and S10O for an actual sale. The costs were $10.45. In addition to the large fine Charles was sentenced to six months in jail. The execution of the jail sentence was suspended.
 Charles was raided last Thursday night by a detachment of the state police at about the same hour that his brother. George Trudeau, this city, was raided. However, George fared better than Charles for the Putnam man got off with a S200 fine, as stat ed elsewhere in this issue.
Putnam patriot., 1930-06-05
TAKES 3O,OOO GALLONS
 TO OIL CITYS STREETS

Superintendent of Streets Frank Dumas and the employees of the highway department, under the per sonal supervision of Alderman Eu- gene Mignault, chairman of the high way committee, expect to finish ap- plying oil to the city's streets this week. Chairman Mignault states that 30. .000 gallons of oil have been pur- chased to meet the demand Of citizens who want streets oiled. Last year 24,000 gallons were used. Now that the oilinR is not assessed against the abutters but is included in the general tax more and more property owners are requesting that streets in front of their premises be oiled.
Putnam patriot., 1930-06-05
LEGION PARTY FOR REV.
 AND MRS. J. F. ENGLISH

Approximately forty members of the Anselm Mayotte Post, American Legion and Auxiliary. dined at Arm old's Sea Grill, Tuesday evening. The occasion was a farewell party to one of the members, Rev. James F. Eng fish, and Mrs. English. During the evening Mir English was presented with a pair of gold cuff links. the presentation being made by Com mander Arthur C. Keith. MT. Eng fish made a speech of acceptance and took the occasion to outline the activi- ties of the post during the five years he had been a member. Joseph Bove entertained the gathering with a num- Der of humorous recitations.
Putnam patriot., 1930-06-05
BORN

CLouTIER-In Putnam, June l, a son, Joseph Normand Elphege Cloutier. Jr., Co Mir and Mrs. FL phege Cloutier of Church street. W0L0ZIN-In Putnam. at the Day Kimbal hospital, June ?. son to Mir. and Mrs. Morris Wolozin of Wilkinson street. HATTIN-In Putnam. at the Day kimball hospital. June 3. a son to Mir. and Mrs. Irving Hattin of Eastford.
Putnam patriot., 1930-06-05
B aCk ache

If functional Bladder Irritation dis urhs your sleep, or causes Burning IT Itching Sensation. Backache. Leg Pains. or muscular aches, making you 'eel tired. depressed, and discouraged xhy not try the Cystex 48 Hour Test? Don't give up. Get Oyster .oday. Put it to the test. See for yourself how quickly it works and what 1t does. Money back if it doesn't bring quick improvement, and satisfy you completely. Try Cystex today. Only soc. WILLIS B. CARROLL Druggist
Putnam patriot., 1930-06-05
RELIEF FROM CURSE
 OF CONSTIPATION

A Battle Greek physician says,
 constipation is responsible for more misery than any other cause"
 . But immediate relief has been round. A tabet called Rexall Order nes has been discovered. This tablet attracts water from the system into sre lazy dry, evacuating bowel called sne colon. The water loosens the dry .ood waste and causes a gentle, thor gugn' natural movement without form ing habit or ever increasing the o, stop suffering from constipation. Snew Rexall Orderlie at night. Next gay bright. Get 24 for 25c today at .ns nearest Rexall Drug Store.--Wil- lis B. Carroll.
Putnam patriot., 1930-06-05
MARRIED
PHANEIF. F.ROTHWEIL-In

PHANEUF- -RoTHwELL-In Put nam, June 2. by Rev. Joseph D. Casey, Miss Alexine l.. Rothwell and Edgar Phaneuf. DUFAULT-Y -YANDALE-In Putnam. June 2, by Rev. U. O. Belerose, Miss Rose H Vandale and Raoul Dufault.
 FAucHER-AUCOIN-In North Gros- venordaie. June 2, by Rev. ]. C. Mathieu, Miss Blanche Aucoin and Philip Faucher. Jr.
Putnam patriot., 1930-06-05
swa.,ika's Significance

A Swastika is the symbol of the sun in the nature religions of the Arysn races from Scandinavia to Persia and India. Similar devices occur in mona mental remains of ancient Mexieanx and Peruyians from the prehistoric burial mounds within the limits of the United States. It is also considered good-luck emblem by many people.
Putnam patriot., 1930-06-05
DIED

REYNOLDS-In Putnam. June I, Mrs. Mary E. Reynolds, aged 80 years.
 IDE-ln q Worcester hospital, June 2. Eugene Ide of Southbridge, aged 5s years. A native of Woodstock. REDHEAD-At the Day Kimball hospital, June 1. William II. Red head of North Woodstock. aged 53 years.
 Pomfrct, June 5s Miss Lizzie w Baker, aged 63 years
Putnam patriot., 1930-06-05
P. H. s. BAND GIVES
 SUCCESSFUL CONCERT

The benefit performance at the Bradley theatre for the Putnam High School band. last Thursday evening, was well attended and the audience was appreciative. Under the leader ship of Professor Brink the band gave a we'll balanced program. A feature picture concluded the performance.
Putnam patriot., 1930-06-05
Sc. Water for Irrigation

Experiments conducted by cn1h, fornia agronomlst Indicate two inpaH tant possibilities. Ky chemically @w talking the salts held fin solutios. m has come Co the conclusion that - inexhaustIble supply of sea water uGk be rendered available for irriss62 and fertilization.
Putnam patriot., 1930-06-05
British Holiday

Boxing day is the name sivs A Great Britain to the day after Chxan& mas, at which time presents or "be19e are given to errand boys. postmss. aM It is a bank holiday.
Putnam patriot., 1930-06-05
 QUINEBAUG

Miss Lucy Dartt will be home this week.
 Virginia Cortiss and Doris Grubb, her roommate. of Wheaton College, will be home June l2.
Putnam patriot., 1930-06-05
"First Be Sure" Etc.

Don't be afraid to tell de trusA- said Uncle Eben but don't be in HU<3 a hurry bout if dat you ain post11us bout all de details washin0nm Star.
Putnam patriot., 1930-06-05
Nnta Sale -Advi.nr

Jud TunRins saYs the feller vsw keeps sayln there is plenty of time Y generally ane who has missed the sws& and Is slttln around wnltin' fos uIa next Washington Star.
Putnam patriot., 1930-06-05
Age of Combines

'"rhls merger thing has become . national problem" remarked bsex4 economist Inst night. as he picked - the wrong fork 10 tackle a pear. ps.k apple, cheese and walnut salad.-nas troit NewR
Putnam patriot., 1930-06-05
FIRE DESTROYS
 GARAGE AND AUTO

A garage and a 1923 model stude- baker were destroyed by fire at the home of Thomas Duffy, Walnut street, Sunday night. The rear Of the house was seorched from the heat Dam age was S350 covered by insurance.
 MT. Duffy drove his car into the garage short time before the fire was discovered. It is believed that the blaze was started by n short circuit.
 fire alarm was sounded at 10.35 o'clock and it was more than an hour before the recall was put in.
Putnam patriot., 1930-06-05
spen or Heat

Expectant Father (hot and persplr. ins. hears long drawn wall from u2- per regions of the housel-"Ahf :" he sighed with grief. "at last we have . little fresh heir.@
Putnam patriot., 1930-06-05

Smart Alec-So this is Florida, eh? l don't see any monkeys in the palm trees.
 Cracker-Naw. suh The monkeys come down in autos from the Nawth. The Pathfinder.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1930-10-31
One Reason

Hard times: A period when peo-
pie quit feeding the COW and won
der why she gives less milk.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1930-10-31
In Golf

In Golf
Dwight-Papa is playing good golf.
Charles-How do you know?
Dwight-A couple of brides told
me-
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1930-10-31
Wind Unjustly Blamed

Pollen of poison ivy and poison
oak is sticky and is not distributed
by the wind as was once believed.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1930-10-31
A Few Fast Ones

First Motorist-l drove so fast that
the trees appeared like fence.
Second Ditto-I drove so that the
milestones made a stone wall.
Third Ditto-I went so fast that /
could see the number on the back OF
my Carriages CARES (Yverdon).
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1930-10-31
Current
Wit : Il
FTuri10N IN
'E&&E3
HER DUTY

Jones had occasion to reprimand
his wife.
~ think, DEAR" he said sOothlngly.
that you fib little occasionally"
She Immediately became indignant.
"Well, | think it's wife's duty"
was her response.
"Wife's duty?" he echoed. wonder
ing what was coming.
YES: to speak well of her husband
occasionally" came the reply.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1930-10-31
Now 1t Comes Out

"It says here that surgeons have dis
covered that orange blossoms may be
used as an anaesthetic." said Mrs.
Crossley.
II always did believe I was under
the influence Of something. when we
were married." remarked Mr.. Cross
ley.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1930-10-31
Exceptional Day
Behold the day
That seems a sorry Joke
When. In some way.
A record Ia not brokel
Modern Literature

"That book" explained the high
brow critic as he fingered the latest
realistic novel;. sis worthy of a high
place in our estimation"
"You are right" agreed the eau
tious parent, thinking Of his growing
daughters, "the higher the better;
preferably out of reach"
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1930-10-31
A Parody

All situations stand In need
or great reforms to right 'em:
And these reforms need new reforms,
And so ad lnfinitum.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1930-10-31
Sure Cure Apparently

Chemist-Yes. sir. this one bottle OF
lotion will cure rheumatism.
Customer-Iiow do you know thati
Chemist-Well. sir, my customers
never come back for second bottle
Monmouthshire Beacon.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1930-10-31
Disgruntled

"Whnt Is Il, JOeF"
"That young fellow wants my daugh-
ter"
"You seem thoroughly put out"
"Yes, he gave me rotten cigar"
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1930-10-31
Condolences

"You attach great importance to
broadcasting."
~ do" answered Senator Sorghum.
SIN days gone by you were advised to
tell your troubles to policeman
Now you proceed to tell them to the
radio" -Washington Star.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1930-10-31

Ress-She's going to marry one OF
those brown skinned Hindus. they say.
Tess-But he's worth many millions.
Bess-Oh. well, that gives differ.
ent complexion to the affair.
New Britain herald., 1930-03-20
SHEPARD ADDRESS AROUSES MEMBERS
D. A. R. Refuses to DiYl8e
 Facts On Soviet Attack

Baltimore, March 20 CP-The Maryland conference of the Daugh- ters of the American Revolution buzzed last night and today with the effect of an address by Mrs. Finley J. Shepard, formerly Miss Helen M. Gould, but at her request the con- tents of the address were not made public.
 After speaking at a luncheon of the conference yesterday Mir. Shep- ard returned to New York. while officials of the conference declined 10 say what was included in her talk of 'loyalty and patriotism,' said to have contained q strong attack on communist activities.
 prefacing her talk with the req sons for wishing secrecy. she said her husband, a New York tinancier, ob- iected to her being quoted on the subject and that both feared what might follow. The request was ob- served, the meeting being closed to the press while members refused aft crwards to discuss what was said.
 Mrs. Shepard spoke on loyalty and patriotism" said Mrs. Henry NJ. Robert, Jr., of Annapolis. recording secretary. 'The address was made at s private luncheon and Mrs. Shep- ard asked particularly that she be not quoted" Other officials gave similar an- swers to inquiries and the regent of the kensington, Md. chapter. added that she believed every member would adhere to the implicit pledge | of secrecy.
New Britain herald., 1930-03-20
Tail Sentence Rejected
 In Book Censorship Law

Boston, March 20 tP) An at tempt to further amend the senate book censorship bill so that a Jail sentence would be mandatory as provided in the present law was re- jected yesterday by the house of rep rCScntatlves.
 The amendment was proposed by epreSentativc Marthan N. Brook ings of Gloucester. The new measure gives judges discretionary powers in regard 10 choosing between jail sen- tences or fines for offenders against the book law.
 Mrs. Mrs. Brookings amendment passed the bill would have been al most an exact duplicate of the pres cnt statute as tho amendment offer ed by Representatives Clemons of Wakefield eliminated the considered as a whole' section of the bill as re- ported by the committee on legal af- fairs.
New Britain herald., 1930-03-20
Gandhi Says National
 Movement His Religion

London, March 20 P}-The Lon don Daily Express in a dispatch from Bombay today quoted Mahat- ma Gandhi, Indian nationalist lead CT, as having said Wednesday in an address to thousands of followers:
 Tt is our religious duty to de- stroy this tyrannical government. With me this IS not policy but d religion. It will be ridiculous if the government sends me to jail for such a short period as three months, for in their eyes l deserve lifelong mprisonmCnt."
 In the evening after the speech, which apparently was that at RaaS. Mahatma and his devotees crossed the river Mani into the Broach dis trict.
New Britain herald., 1930-03-20
kin. Miss Helen Roys. Mrs. Edna Damon and Mrs. Albertus Mason.
 Funeral of Mir, Benson

kin. Miss Helen Roys. Mrs. Edna Damon and Mrs. Albertus Mason.
 Funeral of Mir. Benson
 Funeral services were held at 2:30 o'clock this afternoon for the late Sven Benson of East Berlin. Rev. S. A. Fiske, pastor of the Berlin Con- agtional church, had charge of the services. 1nterment was in Will COX cemetery, East Berlin. The services were strictly private.
 Briefs
 The lenten prayer meeting Of the Kensington Congregational church will be held in the parsonage to- morrow afternoon at o'clock.
 The Methodist church choir will meet for rehearsal tomorrow evening at 730 o'clock.
 The Epworth league of the Ken sington Methodist church is pre- pairing three-act play entitled Mother Mine" which will be pre- scented in the church parlors on March 2S.
 This afternoon a lcnten meeting for the women of the Berlin Con- gregational church was held in the home of Mrs. $. A. Fiske of Worth- ington ridge. The book, "Blind Spot was read while the women worked on surgical dressings.
 Russell Gold. Jr., is confined to his home on Worthington ridge by illness.
 The Motherhood club bridge held yesterday afternoon in the Com munity house was well attended. Mrs. Harold Stearn was chairman.
 East Berlin Items The meeting of the Fife and Drum Corps which had been scheduled for this evening at Community hall has been postponed until next week as Peter McCrann will be unable to attend. Rehearsals will commence next week at which time Mir. Me- Cram will be present.
 There was q large attendance at the Community club program last evening. The old fashioned singing school featured the program. Those f taking part in the singing school were Mrs. Philip Lotz, Mrs. Frank Cobey. Mrs. Arthur Bowers, Mrs. J. P. Lewis, Mrs Joseph Waldron Mr5. ! Arthur Lawrence, Mrs. Edward 1lahms, Max Sugenhime, Royal 1 Morse, W. H. Payne. Joseph Waldron, Edward kahms, Walter 1 Werdclin. MT. Sugenhime enacted l the role Of conductor. Both the men and women wore the attire ol a century ago. The entire programs was real treat and was greatly enjoyed by all. Dancing was held following the entertainment. Re treatments were served.
 The meeting of the Boy Scout- held last evening in the basement 0: the Methodist church was attended by 26 boys. Oscar Ericson, scout executive of New Britain attended and gave talk to the boys.
 Mcridcn night will be observes again next Monday evening at the Sacred Heart chuch whist and social The entire program will be conduct. ed by Mcriden friends.
 The library will be open tomor. row afternoon and evening for tn, exchange Of books.
 The Ladies Aid society of tn; Methodist church will serve d sup Der in the Community banquet hal neXt Wednesday evening at 6:3t o'clock.
 Mr. and Mrs. w. IT. Payne enter tained the Wesleyaps at an oyste supper at their home last evening.
 The next regular business meet ing of the Wesleyans will be helt next Monday evening at s o'clock a the home of Miss Edith Northrop.