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Putnam patriot., 1930-03-27
East Woodstock

Mir. and Mrs. Clarence Pierce of Worcester, Mass. called on Mrs. Alice L. Potter on Sunday.
 Miss Mary Pitts is resting comfort ably at the Day Kimball hospital af- ter an operation for gaa stones.
 Mir. and Mrs. Siias Allen of Water bury visited MT. and Mrs. L. II. Linde man last week Wednesday. Later all attended the funeral of their cousin Cortland Arnold in Putnam.
 The young people have their social on Friday evening. Florence Neely chairman of supper committee and Alfred Wesherell chairman of enter tainment.
 Mir. and Mrs. Everett E. May have been confined to the house several days with the prevailing distemper. Mrs. Chester E. May is recovering from her recent illness.
 Mrs. Ina c. Bunce of South Man chester and daughter Mrs. Gertrude B. Frink of East Hartford spent last Thursday with Mir. and Mrs. Everett k. May, also called on W. N. Aldrich and family in Putnam.
 friends called during the day. Mrs. Chaffee has passed comfortable win ter and is able to do simple house. hold duties. Her hearing and eye sight are excellent for one of her years. Her mind is alert as ever, and she keeps well informed on all topics of the day.
 The every member canvass of the Congregational church will be con- dueted next Sunday afternoon by the missionary committee and assistants. Every home in the parish will be visited. At the close all will gather at the home of Rev. and Mrs. Baker and report.
 Mir. and Mrs. Halsey Allen of Ster- ling. Mass. spent last Friday night and Saturday with Mir. and Mrs. L. H. Lindeman celebrating the wedding anniversaries of the two couples. The 32nd of MT. and Mrs. Lindeman and the 31st of MT. and Mrs. Allen, the latter's occurring on Sunday. Mir. Allen is brother of Mrs. Lindeman.
 A largely attended missionary meet ing was held last week Wednesday with Mrs. Ralph Eddy, over thirty being present. Mrs. A. II. Hubbard conducted the devotional period. Mrs. c. A. Wetherell presented the pro gram. She was assisted by Mrs. Ray Eddy, Mrs. Daniel Williams, Mrs. Frank Gleason. Mrs. Ethal Barrett and Mrs. Windsor White who made the topic, "The Unfinished Task, un- usually interesting. A pleasant social hour followed with refreshments.
 Mrs. Caroline Perry Chaffee cele- brated her 90th birthday at the home of her daughter Mrs. Mytie c. Jor- can last Saturday In addition to the numerous cards, letters. flowers and potted plants, she was greatly pleased to see her niece Mrs. Louise J. Pierce and husband of Stoughton. Mass, who motored up for the day arriving soon after 8 o'clock in time for the broad east by "Cheerio", Mrs. Chaffee being the dear aunt" in Woodstock, Conn. mentioned during the broadcast. Other near relatives, neighbors and
Putnam patriot., 1930-03-27
Charles H. Potter

Charles H. Potter. TT. a lifelong resident of the town. died at his home Saturday evening after an illness Of a week from pneumonia. He was the youngest of seven children born to Benjamin and Nancy Chamberlin, Potter of English Neighborhood, born at the Potter homestead, December ith, 1852.
 After completing his education he taught successfully for several years in town. later going to the Reform School for boys at Randall's Island, New York. It was here he met Miss Alice L. Stone also teacher, and daughter of a missionary. They were married in New York, December 5, 1881 by Rev. Frank Potter brother of Mir. Potter. They came to North Woodstock locating on the farm of Elisha Child which they named Rock ledge" They resided here for over twenty years. Having many social gatherings which were enjoyed by young and old.
 Three children were born to Mir and Mrs. Potter. Charles Allison, now deceased, Helen, wife of Elliott Glenn ence and Arthur C. who continues to live on the farm. Mir. and Mrs. Pot ter nearly twenty-five years ago pur- chased the farm of his uncle, Charles Potter in East Woodstock. which they remodeled and he continued in the occupation of farming. Mir. Potter was interested in town affairs and at one time served on the school board. He was a charter member of Senexet and Woodstock Oranges also Quine- baug Pomona. He had attended many sessions of State and National Grange. He had served as State Deputy. Was president of the Woodstock Theft Detecting society. The funeral was held Tuesday afternoon at 2 o'clock in the Congregational church at North Woodstock of which he was a mem Der. An impressive service was con- ducted by Rev. Henry D. Baker, pas tor of the East church. Miss Thyra Walker sang very effectively two selections with Alan Upham at the organ. The bearers were Harry Townsend. John Killam, John May, George Phillips. Albert Williams and Matthew Dartt. The floral tributes were unusually beautiful. Burial was in the family lot in the North Woodstock cemetery. MT. Potter IS survived by his wife, and daughter Helen. wife of Elliott Clemence of Sturbridge. Mass, youngest son Arthur of North Woodstock and tmr- teen grandchildren. His grandson, Charles Allison Potter, Jr., is at pres ent in Honolulu.
Putnam patriot., 1930-03-27
South Woodstock

Mrs. c. D. Young was in Providence Sunday.
 Mir. and Mrs. Hobart Sanger of Worcester spent the weekend in town.
 Hazen Calhoun Jr., of Colby Col lege, is enjoying a vacation at his home here.
 There is quite a prevalence of hard colds, grippe and some pneu- monia in the town.
 Mrs. W. II. Young and Mrs. F. s. Kennedy of Dayville have been visit ors at Mrs. Young's home here for several days.
 The South Woodstock school will give an operetta, Peter Rabbit" at the Palmer Memorial Hall on the Hill, April 3, 1880, at o'clock P NJ.
 The funeral of Elisha E. Sanger was held at the home on Thursday afternoon conducted by Rev. H. A. Calhoun. The burial was in the fam fly lot on Woodstock Hill.
 The Mission meeting was held at the home of Mrs. Belle Young on lHufeudy dAbcfHo0H Mafcn Zfs The Day of Prayer was observed and d study Of 'The Orientals in the U. S." carried out.
 Lueian Baker, whose home was here in his early days, suffered frac- ture of both legs recently, one a com plex fracture. Mir Baker was working around a portable sawmill and in some way got caught by logs. He is in a hospital in Worcester and his friends hope for speedy recovery.
 The birds do not seem to mind the cold windy days but continue the migration to their Northern homes. Phoebe birds being the latest arrivals noted and very welcome are the quiet eolored unpretentious little birds with their eheery Phoebe. Phoebe" notes
Putnam patriot., 1930-03-27
Boy. Tournament

The Indians were chosen a. the County representative of the Junior division in the County Championship tournament held at C. A. C. on Sat urday. March 22.
 The Indians scheduled their first game at II o'clock, Saturday morn ing. against Fairfield county. AL though somewhat handicapped by the ineligibility, because of age, of one player, Slovick of Danielson was used as a substitute. The Indians were victorious by score of 37-l7. This victory secured them the title to play in the finals at five o'clock.
 The opposition met in this game proved to be too great for the Indians: The opponents were the "Whippets from Hartford county, who were vic- torious by score of 30-l5,
Putnam patriot., 1930-03-27
supsrvi.ors Entertained

Friday evening the school super elsofs of eastern Connecticut were guests of Superintendent of School w. e' Colby. A fish dinner prepared aho served by members of the sopho- more domestic science class was served as SIX o'clock. The girls who were as- ssted by Mrs. Colby in the absence s MSS Helen k. Mack were: Phyl- .a Colby, Marion Johnson, Lois Cas- sTsls' Helen Greene, May Law, Flora sosiin and Julia Nieviedxal.
 Al three in the afternoon the super sasors convened in the conference room TOT their meeting.
Putnam patriot., 1930-03-27
Not Included

The librarian had missed some sf her regular visitors in the chIldrsns room. One day a little girl came h who was cousin to the missing ones On being questioned as 10 where her cousins had been 90 long. she told ths librarian they had had the scarlet fs- yer. but" she added. 'the rest of knn family are not guaranteed.
Putnam patriot., 1930-03-27
North Woodstock

Mrs. Marjorie Potter of Windsor spent Monday in town.
 Ewart HeaIey is having his build ings painted by Howard Perrin and helpers.
 Mrs. Mary Hopkins was unable to attend the D. A. K. conference in Bridgeport last week owing to q sew ere cold
 Mrs. Charlotte May who is spend. ing a few weeks at Honey Lodge"
Putnam patriot., 1930-03-27

Woodstock Hill was at her home on Monday.
 Mra N. D. Skinner who has been in Florida for a couple of months has reached Providence where she is stay ing with q cousin. Mrs. Burgess.
 Relatives and friends were in town Tuesday attending the funeral of Charles II. Potter at the Congrega- tional church. 4 life long resident of the town and member of the church here.
Putnam patriot., 1930-03-27
se,oeh whi.,

The St. Theresa military gsrde of the St. Joseph's church held a Scotch whist at the St. Joseph's hall Satur- day evening. Twenty tables were played. Prizes were awarded to Miss Fidela Martel. first prize; Fabienne Coderre, second prize; Lillian Char ron, consolation prize.
 The mems prizes went to J. Demers, O. Gerroux of Southhridge and A, Labonte.
 The committee who made the eve ing such a success included: Annette Harper, Eva Hebert. Beatrice La fieur, Mignonne Metras and Theresa Comeau.
Putnam patriot., 1930-03-27
Senior CIass

:. The senior class of the Tourtellotte snemorial high school will return to NsN York today after spending the east four days at Washington, D. c. Shaperoned by Miss Helen R. Mack. sne seniors including Dorothy Freu- aen'nal, Hedvig Gustafson, Elsa And srson, Beulah Buck. Ruth Logee, Eli saoetn Corttis, Vivian Lucier. Eura- ma Perkins. Annie Leo, and Alex ahdria Condos left here last Friday afternoon going by bus to Providence shere they took the City of Lowell v New York. Going across the city
 srey toured Philadelphia arriving at
 washington, D. C., where on Sunday
Putnam patriot., 1930-03-27

to week of April 18th. on account of sickness to members of cast.
 Woodstock junior girls team won the United States Championship at Memphis, Tenn, season 1929-30. Miss Florence Johnson won first place as World Champion Junior Free Throw, and Marion Cady and Katherine Eos kett were tied for second. This was received by telegram, further an- nouncements later.
Putnam patriot., 1930-03-27
Guest of Honor

:, un Thursday evening, March goth, afs. Helen Mcfarland, district pres iaenl, was guest of honor at the american Legion woman's auxiliary. Afs. Mactarland who is of South coventry gave an interesting talk and Was well received. A luncheon was served during the evening.
Putnam patriot., 1930-03-27
Card Partx

he woman's auxiliary to the american Legion recently conducted st. Patricks card party. Miss Aanenne Trudeau won first prize with Mss Blanche Aucoin taking second place. William Prince won the mems nFsi prize and Laurent Bellerose the second. Hector Robillard won first prize at bridge.
Putnam patriot., 1930-03-27
Wood.took CommunitY Learue

The Woodstock Community League ended in blaze of glory Monday eve ming with North playing group of All Stars from the three teams low est in the standing, and won, 53-27
 In the championship game South won from East 29-20. At the beginning East had a commanding lead but through the dead shots of Young and Anderson. South overcame this before the first half ended. and eoasted through to the finish. The winners ot the tournament will receive individual gold trophies, to be awarded to the champions at the banquet, April llth-
Putnam patriot., 1930-03-27

they attended the Friends church and saw President Hoover They will re- turn here Saturday morning after gpnding Thursday and Friday in New York. Thus will end the trip, so long looked forward to and so well earned for another senior class at the Tourtellotte high school
Putnam patriot., 1930-03-27
Rub With Vinegar

Leather-covered chairs should occa- sionally be rubbed over with mix ture Of one part vinegar and two parts Hnseed oil, well shaken. Rub it into the leather with q woolen cloth.
Putnam patriot., 1930-03-27
Fir., u..d in Enal.na

The bicycle is a modification of - yeloeipede or hlgh-wheel bicycle wh1gA was introduced into England in "a and Into the United States in isrT.
Putnam patriot., 1930-03-27
Properly condsmned

Hateful to me a. the gates of hadss |. he who hides one thing in his mind and speaks another.--Homer.
Putnam patriot., 1930-03-27
All Tournament Team.

First team--Anderson, forward, South; Norman. forward. East; Young. center, South; Bill Mulligani guard, North; Johnson. guard, South'
 Second team--Ed. Muiligan, TOT ward, North; Sheldon, forward, Quas- sett; Child, center Saltwater; Jordan, guard, East; Harold Foskett. guard, East.
 Beginning March 2sth, the Acad- emy will be closed for the Easter holi- days, and will reopen April 7th.
 The second annual athletic ban quet vii be held in the Hall Memorial Gymnasium. on Friday, April llth An appetizing menu has been arrang. ed. Many and nationally known speakers have been invited and we are sure they will provide an inter esting program.
 The Junior play has been postponed
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-02-24
DEATH CLAIMS
SAN BENITOAN
HERE SUNDAY
Fred NJ. Booth Will
Be Buried Monday
Afternoon
(Snecial TO The Herald)

SAN BENITO, Feb. "a Fred
Neuman Booth, 81, president Of San
Benito school board and resident
here for sixteen years. died Sunday
morning at 6 o'clock at. Mercy hos
pital, Brownsville. He was one Of
San Benito's most prominent cit
liens in civic activities, and was
formerly head OF the San Benito
Land and Water company. At the
time OF his death Mr.. Booth was
owner Of the Mont Meta cemetery
and was connected with several
undertakings in interest OF the
city's welfare. He was well known.
not only in San Benito. but through
out the Valley as a pioneer resi-
dent.
Mr.. Booth is survived by two
daughters, Laura Mae and Dorothy
Booth, and three sons. Fred, Neu-
man and Vernon, all Of San Ben
ito; four sisters. Mrs. A. B. Calder
Of Cedar Rapids, Ia, Mrs. r. w.
Maple. Houston: Mrs. May Little,
Amarillo; Mrs. l.. B. Madden,
ChildreSs: and one brother, Frank
Booth, OF San Antonio.
Funeral is to be held Monday
afternoon at 4 p. m. at Thompson's
funeral church, San Benito, with
burial in Mont Meta cemetery. Rev.
w. (. johnson Of the Episcopal
church is to have charge Of serv-
ices. f.
Active ~pallbearers for the funeral
are to be Ed Downs, DR.. c. M.
Cash, j. c. Esther. Bert Epstein,
j. A. Goolsby. r. It. Collins. A. l..
Montgomery. and McMurry Richey;
honorary pallbearers are Judge A.
v. Logan, w. E. Thomas, F. n. Rob-
erts, John T. Lomax. r N. Banker,
Fred Scheer. Col. Sam Robertson
and G. A. Mccall.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-02-24
Los FRESNOS
OFFICER shot
And SLASHED
Three Men in Jail
Following Affair
At Dance Hall

Jack Pugh, deputy constable from
Los Fresnos, Is in the Mercy Hos
pital and three men, Eleuterio Cruz,
Victoriano de los Santos and his
brother Alberto, are in the local
jail as a result OF an alteration
Sunday morning at a Mexican
bale" at Los Fresnos.
Pugh vas shot once in each arm.
once in the leg. and suffered num-
erous knife cuts, but is not in a
critical condition. hospital authori-
ties state. His wounds are painful,
but not serious.
Two Of the men. Eleuterio Cruz
and Victoriano de los Santos were
arrested at the bale by Constable
Clinton Oliver. and Alberto de los
Santos surrendered later Sunday,
appearing at the county Jail.
The dance was a public affair,
but was held az the home OF Isldro
Torres. Los Frenos.
Preliminary hearing Is set for
either Monday or Tuesday, depend
ing upon the condition of Jack
Pugh.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-02-24
Brownsville Boy Is
Olympic Candidate

Another case of local boy makes
good" was disclosed in a letter re-
ceived by K. +. Harrison. Browns
vile. whose son Lieut.. Eugene T..
Harrison. stationed at Fort Riley,
has been ordered to Monterrerss
Cal. to get in trim for the 1882
Olympic games.
Lieut.. Harrison Is a graduate OF
West Point and was a member %
the polo team while there. He ~
rated as n Of the best horsemen
in the country.
Three groups OF officers have been
ordered to Monterrey. Cal. 70 train
horses for the army horse show
team for the Olympics. the letter
stated. The men were from TT.
Riley, Governors Island, and Mon
terrey.
Lieut.. Harrison Is well known IN
Brownsville, and after his gradua-
ton from the army war college.
spent a vacation here previous TO
going to TT. Riley. While here he
participated in numerous polo games
at Fl. Brown.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-02-24
VALLEY TOUR
ROUTE CHANGED
Wisconsin Advance Agent
Feels Differences Over
Laws Will Fade

HARLINGEN. Feb. Is ID. +.
Rusy, a county agent Of Sturgeon
Bay, Wis, advance representative
of the Wisconsin goodwill tour due
in the Valley Feb. 20, in conference
here with John T. Floore, secretary
OF the chamber Of commerce, has
announced a change in itinerary
which calls for detraining OF the
party at Harrington, as previously
arranged, but with an immediate
tour from there TO Mercedes, in
stead OF to Brownsville. The party
will be taken On the trip up the
Valley in Harrington autos in the
morning. returning TO BROWNSVILLE
for a visit in the afternoon.
Rusy expects that the differences
rumored between Wisconsin and
Texas on the matter OF land com
panies operating in Wisconsin VIII
be ironed out. and said also that
two or three Valley land companies
have been granted permits TO oper-
ate in his state. The Wisconsin
real estate board Is not repreSen-
tative of the state as a whole, ac-
cording to Rusy, emphasized that
the majority OF people in Wiscon-
sin are friendly toward the Rio
Grande Valley.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-02-24
DEATH FIGHT
Border Patrolman Engages
Alleged Smuggler

Ell PASO, Feb. 24-tPl-A United
States border patrolman vas recov-
ering from wounds today and a
Mexican liquor smuggler was dead
as a result of a hand-to-hand fight
Yesterday on the American side Of
the river, a short distance from
the international bridge between
Juarez and FL Paso.
Secreted in dense underground
along the river, the border patrol
man watched the smuggler wade
across the river with his sack OF
bottled liquor. When the Mexican
stepped on American soil, the pa
trolman ordered him to halt. In
stead, the Mexican drew q pistol,
but the officer kicked his wrist and
a shot went wild.
The Mexican then used his pistol
as a club, beating the officer over
the head, inflicting deep cuts. The
potrolman drew his own gun, and
the smuggler was shot four times
before he was sudued. Officers
said the man was under the influ-
ence of narcotics. The smuggler,
whose name was Pedro Rodriguez,
IS, of Juarez, died two hours later
in a hospital.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-02-24

citizens in the exercise OF any right
or privilege secured by the constitu-
ton OF the United States"
There have arisen" the oDurt
went on, matters which the govern
ment has caused to be investigated.
and the results of that investigation
will be presented to you for your
investigation"
Horowitz Advises
Fred Horowitz, special u. S. At
torney General assigned to the Hidal-
60 county case after independents
had charged the A. y. Baker adj
ministration with saving itself from
defeat by throwing out the Weslaco
box in the election, went into the
grand jury room TO advise 1t and TO
turn over its findings.
The Weslaco box has been for
months a point of controversy. After
a congressional committee came tc
Texas to look into the charges Of the
Independents" the department OF
justice instituted an investigation
and sent Mr.. Horowitz to Browns
vile to present before a federal
grand jury. early in last December,
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-02-24
BAKER HELD
AS NOT OUT
OF POLITICS
Report Says Hidalgo
Official Has Made
No Announcement
Especial TO The Herald.)

especial 10 Inc herald
McALLEN. Feb. ga. Y. Baker,
known the state over as the mill
lionaire sheriff Of Hidalgo county,
may or may not be a candidate for
governor according TO statements
received here today from him ut
Houston.
Received upon what Is here
vouched for as good authority. It
was said that Mr.. Baker said When
I get ready 70 run for governor. or
retire from politics, 7 will person.
ally give out M cTn announce
ment.
"Once in public life a man never
really gets out Of 1t. I expect To
live in Hidlago county and TO help
its growth"
1t was SAIL here today that Mr..
Bakers statement came in answer
to a report circulated Sunday that
he will not be a candidate for gov
ernor. and that he will retire TO
private life.
Further questioned, 1t vas said
that the Hidalgo county capitalist
and sheriff, who has announced he
will not be a candidate for sheriff
again, did not say whether this
NEAR that he will or will not run
for governor, but that at present
he Is not saying whether he will
be a candidate for the highest Of
flee in the state.
Except for the two statements
which are here credited to him he
would make no further comment
on the matter.
Mr.. Baker is in Houston. where
the hearing on the Hidalgo county
election is slated to open today.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-02-24
Ortiz Rubio Nears
Complete Recovery

MEXICO CITY, Feb. 24.-tP-
After almost three weeks Of treat
ment, Pascual Ortiz Rubio Is near
ing complete recovery from a wound
inflicted in his left jaw Feb. 5 by
a would-be assassin and probably
will be able to 60 to his office in
the Palace this week.
For the last few days, he has been
attending to important business
matters in his home. comforting
with cabinet ministers and other
close collaborators.
Once the president has recovered.
his residence will be moved to
Chapultepec Hill, in a building ad-
joining the famous old Chapultepec
castle where the Emperor Maxi
milan once lived.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-02-24

Of governor before the primary
election to be held on July 20, and
TO require all chairmen Of county
executive committees TO order and
procure the printing Of his name on
the official ballot for all election
precincts in all counties as a candi-
date for governor.
Senator Love filed the suit under
terms OF q law written by him and
passed by the fourth special ses-
sion of the legislature giving courts
OF civil appeals or the supreme
court original jurisdiction in the
matter OF issuing mandamuses
against political party executive
! Committees.
Senator Love anticipated the bar
RIG of his name from the ballot
afkr the state executive commit
zee, meeting in Austin On February
!, Went on record instructing itself
70 nj permit any one TO partici-
pate A. a candidate in the 1890
prllnsy who had failed to vote for
the pmocratic presidential nomi-
neeS Y 1923. It was held the conf
mlttee guild not take formal action
Delore Ene 8. when. as directed by
law, !. Ppuld meet To certify can
oloa.esn the county executive