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Putnam patriot., 1930-11-26
ORDER OF NOTICE

At Court of Probate he'd at Put nam, in and for the District of Put nam, on the 25th day of November, 1880. Present Henry N. Benoit, Judge. Estate of Caroline F. Mary ott, late of Putnam, in said District deceased. Frederick A. Maryott of Putnam, Conn. Executor. The Exc cator having exhibited his administra- ton account with said estate to this Court for allowance, it is ORDERED That the 3rd day of December, 1880, at 10 o'clock in the forenoon, at a Court of Probate to be held at the Probate Office in the Town of Putnam, in said District. be appoint ed for a hearing on the allowance of said account and that notice of the time and place of said hearing be giv- en by publishing this order in some newspaper having circulation in said District, and by posting copy on the public sign-post in said Town of Putnam, and that due return be made. HENRY N. BENOIT, Judge.
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Putnam patriot., 1930-11-26
THANKS TO THE FIRE DEPARTMENT

MOT al all because @ fire of last evening happened to be Union Block but because under similar circumstances the splendid work performed by the Putnam Fire Department deserving the highest praise hereby ster for the deep and sincere gratitude The late Chief Thurson often remarked that fire broke under the roof of Union Block of the venerable of all Punams business structures he did not believe that it would be possible to the structure from complete destruc ton However the fire of mysterious origin did break out in exactly the spot which Mir Thurson mentioned Given ten eeway there be little doubt that the building within few hours would have been destroyed As the remen sensing immediately the great danger worked they have seldom had work before with the result that the damage to the building from fire of little The damage from water is, always when building saved another and unfortunate matter The expert work of the remen this particular instance. itself
 test of their abilities, should give the entire community newed confidence in the fine efficiency of it's volunteer fire fight ing force
Putnam patriot., 1930-11-26
LIMITATION OF CLAIMS

At Court of Probate held at Putnam, in and for the District of Putnam, on the 22nd day of Novem- Der, 1880. Present, Henry N. Benoit, Judge. Estate of Edwin E. John son. late of Putnam, in said District. deceased. John Nj. Dean. Jr. of Put nam, Connecticut, Administrator. ORDERED.-Th 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 administrator 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 pub fishing the same in a newspaper hav- ing a circulation in said District, and that due return be made. HENRY N. BEN0IT. Judge. 48
Putnam patriot., 1930-11-26
TELEPHONE co. DOES
 NOT FAVOR DEVICE
Liable to Cause Serious Trouble.-
 Orders Issued 10 Remove

Exchange Manager, F.. |. Beebc of the Southern New England Tele- phone Company stated today that n some sections of the state device ls being sold which. 1t is claimed by Its makers, will result in an improve ment in the transmitting and recep- tion of telephone conversation. while. as n matter of fact. the device IS more a hindrance than a help.
 Moreover. it is officially stated by the telephone company that this de- vice k likely to cause serious service difficultv. This attachment to the ordinary telephone is equipped with A device which muffles transniss1oA when button is depressed. This button actuates a lever which causes pressure against the telephone transmitter diaphragm. thus prevent ing the diaphragm from vibrating. 1t is quite certain that the repeat cd operation of this lever on the diaphragm will cause service diff iicultv to subscribers and it is for that reason that the company ad- vises against the attachment Of this device to it's instruments.
 In speaking of the matter today the local Exchange Manager stated that telephone men have been in- structed to remove the device from all telephones to which it is attach ed. explaining to subscribers the good service reasons why this Is done. It is believed that those who have purchased the device will con sent to it's removal when they are officially informed that transmission and reception are likely to be ad- seryely affected by continued use Of the device.
Putnam patriot., 1930-11-26
TIM ELY FAR M TOPICS
 bg the County Agricultural Agent
Checking Up on our.eive.


 At this time of year we have a little time which if used to advantage should be used in checking up on our operations of the past year and seeing how we can improve on them next year. Those families who have been keeping farm account books will probably have an easier job analyzing their business than those who have not. The check book is also a means of finding out where we may have spent either too little or too much money.
 The dairy survey showed that ASSo of the farms were making gross sales of less than $4,0OO, which means that these farmers were hay ing net incomes of less than Sl 900
 Have you checked up to see what income you have? If not, let's get at it. The survey also showed that 44st of the farms have some excess labor Gross sales for each man on the farm should be from S3,5O0 to s4.000.
 Is your hired man getting the pro fits?
 Then again we have the produc. ton permit to consider. Did your hens average to lay enough eggs Did your potatoes give you a good yield per acrel How much milk have your cows given? Analyze your production and see whether 1t is high enough to produce at a profit.
 Another problem to be analysed might be that of methods in produc. ton. Have you used the right kind of preparation of land. seed. lime fertilizer and cultivation? These questions could be applied to any growing crop such as corn, hay vegetables. and fruit.
 After having made an analysis Of your business similar to this, but with the many other questions that could be asked, you should then de eide on a definite plan to improve your income for next year.
 Did you ever stop to realize that the man who stops thinking about his business generally goes back wardg It is very difficult to do the same operations year after year and keep the farm business the same. The progressive farmer is one who anal yzes his business and then adopts methods to improve over what he has done.
 What can you do to improve your farm income and home life, for one ultimately leads to the other.
 Take a day when you can't do out side work and think over your past and look into the future.
 If any of the agents of the Farm CTS Association can be of help to you let us know.
 RAYMOND F. WING,
 County Agricultural Agent.
Putnam patriot., 1930-11-26
LETTERS TO
 THE EDITOR

Providence, R. l. Editor Putnam Patriot
 Dear Sir:
 have just read in The Patriot with interest of the proposed closing of The Waterman Mill and the removal of the business to another state.
 The reason that l am interested is that l was a resident of Putnam from 1906 to 1918, and practically received all my education there.
 Putnam Co me has always seemed to be in a rut of stagnatIon. so far as commercial enterprises go. The reason for this in my estimation Is that the leading native" business men of Put nam have always stepped aside and let some other outside concerns and business enterprises step in.
 The outsiders in my estimation have no real personal feeling for the town and vicinity, but are there for the financial gain which they receive. l have often wondered if the native business men of Putnam. would if they had the chance step in and or Ranize a well paying business of their own, giving employment to hundreds of their fellow townsmen and women, Afd FttttftNk kDOu BilAntldi fttuIU besides. or will Putnam always be as it K now. depending on outsiders to run the factories and other various business, who when the notion strikes them get up and get out. throwing hundreds of citizens out of employ ment. (DuvaD
 There is one business enterprise that is now striking the country by storm and is bound to grow by leaps and bounds.
 One concern which l was connected with, paid an income tax on an in- more of S2,500,00 for 1929.
 Please do not take it that I wish to be impertinent. or that I am look ing for any gain for myself in writ ing this letter, my only concern is that l should like Co see Putnam grow and prosper aided by it's own citizens, who have as l have a real warm personal feeling for the town and vicinity. You may publish this letter if you so desire, to see what your readers think of this matter, and if interested will be glad to tell you of this business I have spoke of.
 Sincerely yours,
 GEORGE F. HARVEY, SR.,
 776 Branch Ave,
 Providence. R. l.
Putnam patriot., 1930-11-26
NOTICE OF FIRST MEETING
 OF CREDITORS

In the District Court of the United States, for the District of Connecti- cut; In Bankruptcy. In the matter of Omer J. Ferron, Bankrupt in Bank ruptcy To the Creditors of Omer J. Ferron, of Putnam, in the County of Windham, and District aforesaid, a bankrupt. Notice is hereby given that on November 18th, 1880, the above named was duly adjudicated a bank rupt; and that the first meeting of creditors will be held at the office of the undersigned, Main street, Daniel son, Conn.,, on December 9th, 1880, at II a. m, at which time the said creditors may attend, prove their claims, appoint trustee, examine the bankrupt, act upon the disposal of property of the estate, and transact such other business as may properly come before said meeting. LOUIS A. WOISARD. Referee in Bankruptcy.
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Putnam patriot., 1930-11-26
ATTENDANCE GOOD
 IN RURAL SCHOOLS
Banners Awarded Where Highest
 Percentage Is Maintained

The total enrolment of pupils ih the schools of Woodstock for October was PAT as compared with 245 in Sep tembsr. The average attendance in all schools was 95.23 in October and 95.97 in September. The banner for the highest attendance percentage was won by the Redhead school for the months of September and October. The school had a perfect attendance, 100 per cent in October.
 In Union there are thirty pupils in the two schools of the town. the Red and the Rock Meadow schools. The Rock Meadow wan the attendance banner in September and the Red, with 99.2i per cent to sS.6i per cent for Rock Meadow in October.
 Center Grammar Wins
 In Eastford I02 pupils were en- rolled in September and 99 in Octo- Der. The Center Grammar school won the percent of attendance banner in September and October. The per cent in October was 97.59.
 The total enrolment of pupils in Pomfret in October was 230 and in September 232. The percent of att tendance in all schools was 96.60 in October to 97.06 in September. The Elliott school won the attendance ban ner in October with 9S.19 per cent. This same school won in September.
Putnam patriot., 1930-11-26
FIND TWO DEAD DEER
 WITH ANTLERS LOCKED

Connecticut is a haven for deer twelve months in the year. There is no open season on the animals and many find their way into this state from the north. No one believes that more or less deer are not uniawfully killed but comparatively they are safe from hunters.
 However. as evidenced by the dis. covery of two dead deer in the town of Ashford last week. deer are not living In peace in their haven. The dead animals were found with horns locked together. This clearly show ed that they had engaged in combat Unable to free themselves one from the other the animals had starved te death.
Putnam patriot., 1930-11-26
sPEEDsTERS UNPOPULAR

TT will be gratifying citizens that Mayor Richard
 through the police department enforcing the law against speeding through city streets When certain class of automobile drivers discover that check the they operate their automobiles made by the authorities they be- boder and bode At last they wholly disregard the rights of other drivers and especially of pedestrians They honk their horns and step on it.
 This cits police department not equipped with motor follow behind racing check them stop them However the speed law in thcky populated sections plain and child could with conviction limit exceeded every day both Grove It from residents of these sections that emphatic complaint has been registered Citizens asked cooperate the rid Putnam of these danger ously reckless operators.
Putnam patriot., 1930-11-26
An Appreciation

The undersigned, having retired from active business, wishes to thank the people of Putnam and surround ing towns for the generous patronage they have accorded him during the long term of years he conducted the store now known as the Putnam News Company. During this time many lasting friendships have been formed It is a pleasure to feel that the pub lie has had considerable share in the success of the business and 1t is fitting at this time that the hundreds of customers of the store should know that their patronage has been greatly appreciated.
 CHAuNCEY C. TALBOT.
Putnam patriot., 1930-11-26
PROMINENT OFFICERS
 AT EAGLES MEETING

The Putnam Aerie of Eagles held a good fellowship meeting in their hall on Providence street. Sunday afternoon. There was large at tendance and state and national of- ticers were present. Delegations were present from New London, Webster and other places. Plans were ten tatively made for an intensive mem bership drive and for the seasons activities.
 Among the state officials present were State President James A. lick ey of Ansonia, State Vice President John J McGarry of Putnam, and John L. Morin. state secretary. Will liam r. Kelly of Hartford, deputy national auditor. represented the na- tional organization.
Putnam patriot., 1930-11-26

Bloom--Why all the smiles of satisfaction [ see you wearing these days?
 Budd-0h. I bought an apartment house not long ago and my first ten- ant was my former landlord.-The Pathfinder.
Putnam patriot., 1930-11-26

those who enter the hospital grounds or pass along the state highway to the north.
 The roof was put on some days ago and last Saturday workmen were en- gagged in removing staging which had allowed the laborers to reach the roof from the high ground west of the structure The roof, hoored wlth asphalt, slants to the center and ln this way the rain water is carried off.
 As the work stood Saturday the ln- terior has not been divided into rooms. The p'astering has yet to be done. The work was so open to view that the substantialness of the construc- tion. the entire absence of wood and the sidewalks of hollow fire brick, pre- venting dampness. were seen at glance. Also the arrangement for the ceilings of the third floor rooms to be four feet from the roof above so that pocket is formed preventing the heat from the roof penetrating the building. The floors of cement, later to be covered with asphalt squares, the steel girders and the iron stair ways with their non-skid steps. all stand out so that even a person un- familiar with the builders trade or the construction of buildings can not fail to be impressed that there is nothing that can burn, that the fire hazard has been reduced to min mum.
 Three Entrances
 The building is 7s feet long, ex- s..Jsua xo.4k and aOutb and QE faat wide. It is three stories high and contains basement. Besides the main entrance on the west side there are entrances on the north and south ends. In the basement, southwest end, is the boiler which will heat the building by steam and also provide continuous supply of hot water.
 There will be ten sleeping rooms on the first floor for hospital en- ployes, together with a recreation room. laundry. kitchenette and trunk room.
 The superiutendent's room will be on the second floor, including sleep ing quarters and private bath. The housekeeper and head nurse will al- so have rooms on this floor and will share private bath room. There will also be d dormitory for special nurses and a parlor and sun porch, this ati the north end of the building. There will be a large general bath room for the help and in the build ing there will also be several show CTS.
 The third floor will be devoted ex- elusively to nurses quarters with a large general bath room with two tubs and shower.
 Lightning Proof
 The steel and metal work in the building has all been thoroughly grounded SO that if lightning should strike the building little or no dam age would result.
 It is of interest at this time. while the drive for the fund which has helped make this fine new nurses home possible is reaching a success ful conclusion through the untiring efforts of wonderfully organized committee to know that while the drive has been in progress the com- mittee in charge of erecting the building has also been fuDctioning for the best interests of the hospital. This committee is composed of AL exander C lman, Ray (. Bosworth. Ernest B. Kent. & NikoI0ff and Archibald Macdonald Jr
Putnam patriot., 1930-11-26

FOR SALE-Chestnut plank ? inch mill run. Price s32,00 on lot Round edge oak and chestnut ons inch boards, cheap. Also txi $20.00 on lot. Baled or loose hay wanted. Large or small quantities Wanted at once, 6 young eowk West Woodstock, Conn. Tel SoI. IA, Putnam. Mail address B0WNk BROS, Box 66, R R. No. 3, Souta bridge, Mass. Slu
Putnam patriot., 1930-11-26

'oR SALE-The property on Rich mond street formerly used as an Armory; also two fine residences on Chapel street, formerly owned by the late William St. 0nge. Bo.n these residences are practicsip new and in excellent condition. fos further particulars inquire oi THE CARGILL TRUST COMPANY.
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Putnam patriot., 1930-11-26
FOR RENT

FOR RENT--A desirable apartment of six rooms on Center street, for small family. all modern convent ences. newly renovated. TEL. 13-2.
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Putnam patriot., 1930-11-26

FOR RENTING tenements. One on Van Den Noort street and one on Woodstock avenue. PHONE 27. 12 3Stf
Putnam patriot., 1930-11-26
BUILDING WEARS COMPLETION
 AS DRIVE APPRoAcHEs END

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FOR RENT-Five room cottage on Market street. all modern improve ments and garage. CALL S37-4.
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Putnam patriot., 1930-11-26

FOR RENT-Five room flat with improvements and garage. Across from Episcopal church. Windham Center. TEL. 422-14, Williman- tic Division. 46-49s
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1930-08-07
AGE SECRET UNKNOWN

Often interviewed on his birthday and
asked the secret of his long life, Major
Charles Manly Stednan, of North Carolina,
now 80 and the oldest member of Congress,
has had little light to throw on the subject
Once he said: ''The whole secret of my
long and active life is the providence of God"
This answer was concise enough, but it would
perhaps be of little benefit to anyone else.
Pressed for further details, he went on to
tell something of his personal habits saying:
81 smoke more cigars than the ordinary
man, and have smoked great deal most OF
my life eat anything like that is set on
the table before me. do much walking at
home, but in Washington take no particula;
form of exercise"
Surely this is not difficult regimen,
but it might not work out with others as it
has with the venerable Major, who first went
to Congress when he was 70, and is now in
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1930-08-07
A WISE SELECTION

The Herald congratulates the Republi-
can State committee upon securing Sam Halls
lett, Minneapolis, as secretary.
When the Minnesota Editorial Associa-
ton was reorganized four years ago Mr.. Halls
lett was named as field secretary and he soon
proved that he had organization and excu-
tive ability in large measure.
The Association was never on as sound
business footing as it is today and much
of the credit belongs to Sam.
His retirement will be keenly regretted
by every newspaper man in the state. The
Herald editor knows something of the long
daily hours of service he has given the news
paper men-entirely too many for man of
his years, and his successor will have his
work cut out if the association is maintained
on the high standard established by Mr. Hais-
lett.
His broad acquaintance all over the state
makes his choice an ideal one for the Repub-
ican committee
Business sagacity and not mere political
ability, will be injected into the committees
work.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1930-08-07
Warning Issued Against
High speed Of Autos
Earle Brown, Highway Patrol Chief
Says Hot Weather Is Very Hard
On Tires

A warning against high speed
driving in hot weather was issued
today by Earle Brown, chief Of the
Minnesota highway patrol. The
warning, Mr.. Brown explained, was
occasionedd by several reports of
serious accidents due to tire blow
outs during the recent period Of
hot weather.
Motorists who drive at high
speed during warm weather are
taking very serious risks" Mr..
Brown said. "They are endanger-
ing both themselves, their passen-
gers and other persons on the high
ways.
1.-THE tires made today will stand
a lot of hard use, but there is
limit. The heat generated by fast
driving on a hot day puts severe
strain on the tires, and some Of
them are bound to blow out. 1t is
almost impossible to control car
going at high speed when balloon
tire blows out. There have been
several deaths and serious in
juries due to tire blow outs during
the past month. These could all
have been avoided if the drivers
had maintained moderate speed.
The driver who maintains reason
able but steady speed is more like
ly to get there on time than the
man who goes too fast.
Another reason for moderate
speed during the summer months
is the presence of loose gravel on
many highways. On roads with
heavy traffic there may be several
inches of loose surface material, es-
pecially after a period of dry
weather. A car going at forty or
less can usually negotiate such
stretches safely, but car going
fifty or sixty stands very good
chance of overturning or leaving
the road when it strikes pocket
of loose gravel or sand. The time
gained through spurts of speed is
not worth the risk involved"
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1930-08-07

Three days out of Panama, the
Noorderdyk received an s. o. s.
from the steamship Corus saying
that Henry Lohse, 21-year-old sailor
was stricken with appendicitis.
The Noorderdyk steamed to the
Corvus and when they met, Lohse
was transferred to the Noorderdyk.
DR.. Robbins was asked to save the
mans life.
DR.. Robins borrowed carving
knife from the cook, made the in
cision with the pliers removed the
appendix He then sewed up the in
cision with a needle and thread bor-
rowed from his wife and disinfected
the wound with Holland Gin. A
piece Of rubber tubing from shower
bath was used for drainage. As a
result of the operation. Lohse is
hale and hearty, hauls on the main
brace and Justify sings, BLOW the
Man Down."
Because he used such strange in
struments, DR.. Robbins refused to
accept any pay for the operation,
stating that the operation under
such strange conditions might not
prove successful.
However the steamship company
did not forget DR.. Robbins deed on
the high seas, and when he return
ed to Los Angeles from his year OF
study in Germany he was presented
with the silver loving cup.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1930-08-07
CITY ENTERTAINS DISTINGUISHED
VISITOR

Sank Centre was distinctly honored
Tuesday when Charles Hendryx, editor of
the Herald for the last twenty years of the
nineteenth century, greeted old friends and
neighbors.
MIR. Hendryx was one of the ablest
writer's ever grazing an editorial sane
tum in this state. AS editos of this news
paper he ever did his full bit in working for
the upbuilding of this city.
Tuesday was his first visit since his re-
tirement 29 years ago and he expressed great
delight and satisfaction at the city's progress.
He bears his "a years splendidly.
Mr.. Hendryx edited the Herald for a
longer period of time than any other man
since it was established the first Thursday
in June, 1867. The present editor took
charge Aug l, 1913, and is second in term of
service to Mr.. Hendryx.