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Putnam patriot., 1909-10-15
The Forbidden Letter.

The idea of this game Is to try how many sentences can be spoken without containing a certain letter which has been agreed upon. Snpposing. for in- stance. the letter .f'' k not to be intro duced. the first player might ask. "1s this a new game 10 yous" The second player could answer: "ob. no. played it years ago when quite youngster.'
 He would perhaps turn to the third player and ask, You remember 1t. do yon net:" The third player might an swer.
 "Yes. but We used to play 1t differ entlT.' This player. having used q word with sn '.f'' in it. must pay for felt and remain out.
 The answers must be given at once without hesitation. and the player who avoids for tue greatest length of time using word containing the forbidden letter wins the game.
Putnam patriot., 1909-10-15

Copyright 1903. by American Press A..e-
 eiation
 @(HERE was clatter of small hoofs on the hard road. a fur. TT of summer dust at the gate
 ard Pete Loring gracefully rounded Little Nelly before Miss Su- sies door, scattering the chickens into terrified retreat.
 Afternoon. Miss Susie" called Pete cheerily.
 Afternoon" responded Miss Susie. peering through the morning glory vines.
 Mir. Loring mopped his face vigor- ously. Don't seem to be any letup fin the heat" he remarked
 T guess we'll all shrivel up if it keeps on much longer" replied Miss Susie from behind her screen.
 MT. Loring coughed deprecatingly. You ain't changed your mind. I SUD pose| he queried anxiously
 No, I aintr' snapped Miss Susie so readily that one could almost suspect that she had been awaiting the ques- ton. She withdrew her rosy face with 6 jerk and went on: T don't feel no more favorable to marvin than I dh yesterday or last Monday This makes . three times in one weekr' MT. Loring chuckled. Well. I ain't asked you today as I know on.r he drawled, turning a twinkling blue eye upon the opening in the vines.
 An ominous silence brooded behind the morning glories, where Miss Su- sie's plump form rocked to and fro as she knitted.
 Them there kids are gettin' wilder end raggeder every day. Old Mahona lit out last night, and we're keepin' house alone. Only had cornmeal rnush three times so fur. an reckon we'll have it fur supper" His voice trailed pathetically into silence.
 There was contemptuous snort from Miss Susie. T didn't come out to Kansas as missionary to the stray widder men of Painted Rock I ain't a Mormon" she added sententiously Jake Lyon was around this mornin' His four children have the measles" Mfr Loring frowned jealously. That there Jake Lyon is a low. sneakin coyote" he exclaimed bitterly He knows you wouldn't have htn nohow and he"-
 How do you know I wouldn't have him?'
 Pete fairly jumped with surprise. He could dimly see the outline of the swaying rocker and its plump oecu- pant. but he felt all the influence of the baleful glance he knew Miss Susie had directed at him.
 Far be it from me to express my opinion again. ma'am." returned Pete humbly. .I hope you'll excuse what l had te say about Jake. I not knowin' how matters was fixed between you. Il don't know what you're talkin about, Pete Loring." she retorted. "l
Putnam patriot., 1909-10-15

"You amt changed pour mind, sup
 poseY"
 have told you twenty times that If wanted to marry I'd have done II be. fore I come west. where the men don do nothin' but swear and ride around all day long. a-negleetin' their wives and children and"-
 "Now. Miss Susie returned Pete remonstratingly. you know piump we'll that we don't all do it. Some of us is just as God fearin'. hardworkin' men as you'll find back east where they's all tied to their engines and ma chimes like so many cattle
 That's as 1t may be- returned Miss Snsie tsrtls "onlv l don't see why. just because a lone woman comes west to keep house for her brother every man jack in the county should up and propose to her. l don't wan. to get married, can take care oi myself without help from no man9
 Well. ma'am, if you should change your mind. Miss Susie, you can send Swanson over to my place and let ne know, and I'll git here 90 quick you ! think I've been setting by the gate all the time, but I'm likely to be to nome messin' around the Kitchen returned Mir Loring gloomily as a whn oi warm berry pie came temptineiy through the front door.
 Again there was silence benino tne morning giories.
 Mfr. Loring's manner changed to one of grave anxiety. You heard what said. Miss Susiey'
 T heard" snapped Miss susie When I change my mind I'll not send Swanson I'll come right over myself aad tell you.''
 T ain't lookin' for no miracles il these days retorted MT Loring goos naruredly. Then his voice became se rious. T hope you're keepsn' ~str1 on the river. Miss Susie Last yea' Your brother pretty near got noasee of ard 1t wasn't anything to what 2 is new. It's rained for nearly "eea as ia Harpers. and if that bridge soe. well your house and crop II go 1oo.
 I'm not afraid so long as we ooA Est any rain here.- returned Mss So sas comfortably.
 You better make that laSy sseol
Putnam patriot., 1909-10-15
ouakers' Meetinq.

The players in this game kneel upon the ground on one knee and rest their hands upon the other knee. fwiddllng their thumbs all the time. The one at the head of the line asks the others:
 Friends. did you hear of Brother Obadiahs death and how he diedf'
 The answer will be. No. how did he die?' Then the leader says. With one finger up. with one eye shut and with one shoulder awry." As he speaks he must suit his actions to bis words and the company must follow suit. Should any one fail to do so they must pay forfeit.
Putnam patriot., 1909-10-15
Chickadss.

Leaves are piiing up the gutters. Empty nests are swinging bare; Song birds all have 1ed southwafd From the nipping autumn air. But I see on the tree
 Where some seeds are apt 10 oe A merry little breakfastsr A-chirping "Chicksdeef He's jos!y little fellow In his sober black and gray. Ard he halls the passing squirrels With a cali that seems to say: How dye dol How dye dse' Oh, I'm very glad to see All my friends 50 well and happy. Very happy-chsckadee Re chuckfer at the empty nest A-swinging up so high: He oasrks hts saucy. tbfted head And gives a merry er5s
 s-O-ho. The seasons over.
 Summer guests nave gone away. I'm not afraid ef frosty flights.
 Tin here ard here so stay chickadees e--day--day--days
 -foythss Companion.
Putnam patriot., 1909-10-15

prutthg stotfg uouh side her.
 "why. Mir. Rockwell. this ain't never yeu.' she exclaimed. Your wife and your house and"-
 Safe. thank Godf' he panted 'I was called out to assist the sufferers at Hogan's farm. just above your place. and the house went all to pieces without any warning. and l am afraid some of those poor fellows have lost eheir lives" The young minister bowed his head and sighed as he thought of the fervent prayers of his little flock for deliverance from the scourging drought.
 Miss Susie shivered. cold and miser- nble. on the peak of her roof. The world looked very dreary this gray morning Her home was swept away. her crops perhaps ruined and
 Just then the house swept around sharp bend in the shore and, car ried swiftly forward by the rushing river. stuck for a moment in the soft mud of he bank. A group Of men ran for~ard and thrust hooks Into the window openings. \ great hawser had been thrown around a large but ternut tree or the knoll. and to either end there was hook. The house strained away from the bank, but the rope was strong. and presently Pete Loring's voice called eheerily:
 Air you all right. Miss Susief'
 .'Yes. l be-. she called back meekly.
 Five minutes later they were all walking up the muddy hill 10 the LOT. ing house. where Pete assured them there was plenty of hot coffee. "Old Mahona. she's come back" he said. with significant look at Miss Susie. who ciung dejectedly to his strong arm.
 "I reckon that there Is the preacher from Painted Rock" he ventured pres ently. with a backward movement of his thumb
 "You know 1t is." said Miss Susie. with a faint return of spirit in her
Putnam patriot., 1909-10-15

We know of no other medicine which has been cessul in relieving the suffering of secured so many genuine testimonials, has Lydia l. Pnkhams Vegetable Compound.
 In almost every community you will ind women who have been restored to health by Lydia E. Pnkhams Veg etable Compound. Almost every woman you meet has either been benefited by it. knows who has,
 In the Pinkham Laboratory at Lynn Mass, files con- tainng million hundred thousand letters from women seeking health in which many openly state their signatures that they have eganed their health by taking Lydia E. Pnkhams Vegetable Compound. Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound has saved many women from surgical operations.
 Lydia E. Pinkhams Vegetable Compound is made ex- clusvey from and herbs and is perfectly harmless
 The why 1t successful Is because contains ingredients which act directly upon the female organism restoring 1t to healthy and normal activity.
 Thousands of unsolicited and genuine testimonials such the following prove the efficiency of this simple remedy
 Minneapolis Minn. Q great sufferer female which and broken down condition the read much of what Lydia E. Pinkhams had 1t would help help wonder. fully Within three months n perfectly well woman
 this public to show tho hcncfts to bo Lydia E Pinkhams Vegetable Compound"- Mrs John Moldan 21 Ia Second st. Nor Minneapolis Minn
 Women who are suffering from those distressing ills peculiar their should not lose sight of these facts doubt the ability of Lydia l.. Pnkhams Vegetable Compound to restore their health.
Putnam patriot., 1909-10-15

The little Tor We Letter cod tt q incs fell mon miracle" Miss Susie joyfully. They ciung to her hands and twined themselves about her neck. She looked over tbeIr heads and encountered the wistfui gaze Of the father. and her eyes filed with happy tears.
 Il guess we better call It a miracle. Pete," she said
Putnam patriot., 1909-10-15

MAKE A NOISE LIKE \ DOLLA1 When he comes out to grab you. that will be your chance"
 That's the kind of noise wc shoulo make in this town.
 We should sound like ready money and look like it.
 Nothing would bring new busa- ness and hustling eitixcns quicker than a NOISE LIKE A DOLLAR. Every letter thnt goes out should be an advertisement for our town.
 If you don't know how to mako . NOISE LIKE A DOLLAR, just call on us. and we'll try to help you.
 One way is to advertise. When everybody gets to making tho righe kind of noise it will be worth while watching things boom,
Putnam patriot., 1909-10-15
Putnam Mall Service

toO0s
 POST OFFICE OPEN
 From6. 70 a. m. to \ P. m. Sundays, from $50 tp p.s9 .. m. The lobby wju remain epcn to Lock Box holders until i2 - Hohdays from a.s0 am. to l2 n,.S.ao ta psm. Carriers window open Sundays from bsSp - e MONEY oRpxR DIVISION Open from a. M. 10 | 2. m., closed on eeer days and Legal Holidays. Registry Division open during office hoars
 psI,vnslrs By City Carriers Daily, tsundsys aae m, aud II .0n a. III. in the Business sscsioa- One delivery hy Cify Carriers en HolidsyA.
 Selections and Deepatehss From the Street Letter l,oses. lsnndsvs CT Holidays excepted, e.,,..,,a..' sss'Dssr'AI s~or'oTb, b..p...l.. e.ls,e 70 a. m. mail despatched .s 10 !, !. '.S0 s.os1 ,s eisS F AsD @i sIs srrssr sox. iss 2. e.ls .. m,. mali despatched as sis .: ii.ib a. m.. i2.A | s.oo s.oS g. a. m, m. . ss s.ss 2.
 RURAL FREE DELIVERY.
 Routes No. I,2, , snd Rural Carriers leave daily, fsundays snl Helk days exeeptcdt sss.l0s. m i. return al 5.l0 ?. - Mailabls matter, weighing { pounds or tem sent by Rural carrsrs must he psspAiA ey stamps affixed.
 MAILS OPEN vKOM Boston, New fork. Hartford and sll pstns
 nosth east, south and west at H.l6 .. n. Boston, B.1b, l0.4D '. m., 3.l5, 500 ?. n. Danielson, si5, Il :, m., 3.to P n. Norwich, sis. II q m, ss.s, soe ?. m. Hartford, Hlh. II .. m.. 4.l0, 6.4b ?. n. Now York. s.is. II :. h., s.fo, e.Ab. ?. .. Worcester, s.lS :. m., o.o6 p. .. Webster, 9.iS .. n,., 6.Oo p. m. willimsntic, st5. Il |. m., 70 p- n. Sundays from all points e.a0 .. n. MAILS CL0sE H0R Boston, !. 10 10. 10 q m., ,i2. .7ASp-n nsnislson, x so; u 1oalo ,a :, m ss'I 1;ss ? :. New New Haven, 10, io.io :. m., S.5s, 7.ss p.n Norwich. 7.40, l0.10s. m.. o.So, 1.tb ?. n. WIIlimantic, 7.i0. I0.l0 .. m., b.36, x9 '. .. Worcester, 7.io. i0.io .. n., 3Ss e.ses 7.le . wes. and Southern States. 7.I0 7.4o. i0.io. C m. a.ih, 5.33 5.36, 7.<5 ?. n. Worcester and New London, NortA. wsy soer tions. 10 .. m., 3.16 ?. m. Worcester sDd New London. South, Way eee' Boston and Hartford, Rass, Way ssas,ssA 7.le Boston sad Hsrsfssd West. wsy stasiess, s-1e D. m. Bcssoa and Peagh.. Esss. wsy statisas, s1o Bossos ssd PsasA-. wsa, wsy ssaAsass lo.1o Bossos. rsovideses sna New Tort, Es1t, VI esatioDs, I0.le s.m. wosdsiecks. wsslsord and Eastserd, Y saOA l0.3O C. u | weoissoeks, south, Nosth. Eass, io.3e q m-s bs31 ?. m, | Pomfret, 500 !. us., 6.51 ?. m.. by aase4 | Nights for aii points 7.tb ?. n. | sundsys for ai points. 3.10 ?. .. | Ponsfret 1.45 |. m-, 6-3a. 1 woodssock. South, Fad snd Norsh le-3e a-1np | b3s D. n. ws.s Woodstoek. woodstockl .vaii1y. wanp ! ford sad Essstesd l03O .. .. | West Thcmpson .fo a- m. ! Nizhts for sll peinls 7st5p. n. | sundsys iSs all points 3.30 2. n. THANK q. IETTE08. paa1naG4
Putnam patriot., 1909-10-15
Early Time syssems.

The gnoTnon. the predecessor Of the supdiai. was probably one of the ear Hest devices for the reckoning of time. and fl may reasonably be concluded that the Egyptian pyramids. with their great altitude. formed part of design for timekeepipg by the shadow thrown on the desert sands. The obelisk. too. in all probability served the purpose. for as a matter Of history an obeiisk at Rome was actually used for sun dial in the time Of Emperor Augustus.
 If We could step on board of Malay prao We should see floating in bucket of water a cocoannt shell having small hole in the bottom through which the water by slow degrees dnds hs way into the interior The hole in the shell Is so proporfioned that the shell VIII sink in an hour. when the man on watch calls the time and sets t afoat
 The Chinese have a water clsek fn use al the present time. which inven' ton they ascribe to Hwangti, who lived. according 10 their chronoiozy. more than twenty-five centuries be- fore Christ
 The time system Of early Rome was of the rudesf character. The day and night each were divided into four watches. the prri0ds Of which were roughly determined by observations Of the course Of the sun and stars
Putnam patriot., 1909-10-15

rent hirlesi him n l O D (. grasped them feeby and then. strengt hen ing his hold and cheeresi by the shouts from the party on the roof. drew himself up on the wet in cline with diff eulty.
 Miss Susie call ed 10 him eneour agilgly as he Ia
 b ore q up { h e slanting roof and gave him a help ing hand on to the pl atf rm. where he s a n k brea thlessly be-
Putnam patriot., 1909-10-15

manner. T h c r Q was Il queer feel ing in her throat. and she k n c W she wanted to either laugh or cry.
 You said you'd co m Q If y 0 u c h a n z e q your mind" resumed Mir. I.oring as he assisted Miss Stu sic up the steps a n Il into 1 Ii c house. but you didn't say nothln about bringin the h ou $ c - or the preacher along too
 ara tnt
Putnam patriot., 1909-10-15
Corundrums.

Why is the pig the most proyident nf all animaisg Because he always car ries spare rib about with him.
 Why has a chamberinaid more lives than the proverbia cat? Because each morning she returns to dust.
Putnam patriot., 1909-10-15
A Clever Jov.

Get small cork and some matches Stick the matches two into each end of the cork and then bend them in the middle. as shown in the illustration Shake a drop of water on each of
Putnam patriot., 1909-10-15
Trolley Time Table The Consolidated Railway Co

Time given for ears leaving Froat and
 Main Street
 Leave Putnam for Worcester and intsrmedt ate stops si s5.i7, 500, t7.55 .. m., and hourly until ls.55 ?. n. Leave Worcester tCty HsIl) II tS.is n.. snd loariy unsil e.le ?. . Time hours asd 70 minntss fare e esnts.
 Leave Putnam for wsbstsr aud intermediate s ;hsn ssarly assil s'ss pm. @ ksiurnsiss, leave Webster q los .. u.. 7.t5 .. m,. sad hourly until 10. .45 D. ID. FAsc O ceuis
 Leave Putnam for DsyviIIs ssd iseernediAte stops as x6-3s .. m. ssd hourly thereafter uatil li.6 ?. n. Kstarning, leave DsyvIlis st house., 7.A n.. ssd hourly ustii ii02s
 Leave Pasnam for Dsnislses q e.sS .. n-. thsa hourly until l0.J3 ?. .n. Retarnise iesse Dsnlelson at t7 10 :. m. sad thea hourly ustil unsn i0.i0 D. in. Fare tb eents.
 Leave Pusasn fer Central Village and inter. mediate stoys q s6-ss :. n. hourly sntil 0-Ss P. m. R<tatsiax, leave Cessrsi Village ss6.i5 .. m-, .+5 |. a., hourly theresfses unti 9.4s ?. m. FArs z5 eents. Al cars connect Il c~ssrsI Village for Meosup. Fsrs cents.
 f.ssve Norwich for Pptssm II s.ss |. m.. sni hourly snti s.s5 ?. n. Ears st cenis. 4f.ecsnnisx 1z.1s soon, hsswsen Mechanics uile snd Central Village cars leave Putnam going North isinases 0f the hour, snd q minases of the hour. soaGh minstcs pat n. hour sed 35 minnses psss the hour. Putnam and Providence Leave Pusnsm for Frovidssce ssd usy petns at o-35 .. n. changing q Efmviiie a enFs ( the rrovid<nc< and DanieIsos Railway, iesyin ElnyiIle sst est6 aud Ss45 .. =. asd honrI thsrssfssr se and ia,:ludinx 6.4s ?. m. Astsrl iag. issve Market Square, Prcyidsncs, q sl !. n. snd hcasiy thevssttes to 3stb 2. n-. tk> s-43 ?. m- Fare 70 eena1s
 suoss set ruu 6sndags.
 tSssdxJa. one hoar inaeS.
 xSunztSys. I heuu la1ee.
 | Al souihboand ea1p eo10eet = Cea1En2 ' | la9s ui1h eau ier M4ocp0 s ss
Putnam patriot., 1909-10-15

the leg joints. They will immediately begin to move. Of course the spider will not race madly across the table. but if the matches be of tough wood and the top of the table smooth 1t will wiggle good deal.
Putnam patriot., 1909-10-15

Ata Court .f Probate Arld at Putnam "A conn. withi and for tne district of Put- nam on the 2isi day et Sept. A. D., isov.
 Present. k.Gwafd q. Wright. Judge. Estate of James i.awton, late Of Putnam In said district. deeessed.
 The administrator de bents non with will anIexed has.hg made written appies- fion to sad court. in accordance with the statute for an order of sale oi the whole parI of The real estate described therein. s Is ordered thai said application h- heard at The trobs,e othcr in Putnam on the 2sih day of Sept. fsoa. at 10 o,eisek in The forenoon and that noties there of be given, by inseriins copy of this order in the Putnam Patriot, a newspaper nastng circulation in saih District, and by posting Ike copy on the public sign post in said town of Pntnani, and that return be made to this Court.
 tttrst,
 EDWARD q. WRIGHT. Judge. WANTED-~ Success Mag gazine wants an energetic and responsible man or woman in Putnam to collect for re- newals and solicit new subscriptions during full or spare time. Experience unnecessary. Any one can start among friends and acquaintanees and build mp n paying and permanent business without capital. Complete outfit and instructions free. Address, "VON,' Success Magazine, Room l03, Success Magazine Building, New York City, x. Y.
Putnam patriot., 1909-10-15

BOYsl GIRLS COLUMBIA BICY. GLE FREE, Greatest offer out. Get your friends to subscribe to our maga- Zine and we will make you present Of . S40.0O Columbia Bicycie--the best made. Ask for particulars, free outfit, and circular telling .How 10 Start. ]" Address, "The Bicycle Man." 20 3l East 22nd Street, New York City, N.
Putnam patriot., 1909-10-15

Ata Court Of Probate held at Eastford within "A and for the district of fnstfofd on the 1s day Of Sept, A. D., Iaos.
 Present. John M 1aism, Judge. On motion ef Oliver H. Latham adsninls tratnr uu the fntsstate estate Of Monf0s v. Latham late Of Eastford within said district, de ceased.
 This court doth decree that six months be al lo wed and limited for the ditors of said esfas 10 exhtbit fher claims against the same 10 ths Administrator and directs that pubiic nosice De given of thls order by advertising m ns spsper having . cireuistion in sNid dist ret. and by posing copy thereof on the pubii< sisn post in said town of Essfford nenrest fhe place wh ere the deeessed last dven
 Certified from Record, se4z JOHN M. TATEM JuxGa
Putnam patriot., 1909-10-15

A COURT OF PROBATE HOLDEN Al "A Thompson within and for the District of Thompson on the 18th day Of Aug "A. D.. tyoa.
 Present GEUKGE CROSBY. Judge
 On motion Of stephen Ballard admlnisirator on the fatesfsfs estate of sarah D. Ballard late of Thompson. within said district, dees ased,
 This Court doth decree that six months be al lowed and limited for the creditors Of said estate to exhibit their claims against the same to ths Administrator and directs thai public notice os given of thls order by publishing weeks tn new sps per having a oireuaston In said district and by posting s copy thereof on the public sisn post in said town of Thompson nearest the pince where the deceased last dwels
 fB-42 GEOk3E x. CROSBY. dunfss
Putnam patriot., 1909-10-15
Town Booming
 Helps
lIl.--Make a Noise Like
 a Dollar

The man who gets ahead is the one who makes noise. and it's the same with a town.
 But it must be the RIGHT KIND OF NOISE.
 There are millions of noises in the world and only one kind worth making. That's the kind q man learned about when he tried to in- terview a great hnsncier.
 He had spent several days trying to get into the private efhce of tho old skinfint. but was always headed oG.
 At last he went to & friend for ad- vice.
 .rll tell you what to do," said the friend. You So down and stand in front of the old fellows door ana
Putnam patriot., 1909-10-15
Rye Straw

for sale. Good. clean. and we'll bound. A. \. BRUCE, Pomfrct Landing.
Putnam patriot., 1909-10-15
A Miracle at
 Painted Rock
By CLARISsA nAcKIE

Copyright 1903. by American Press A..e.
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Putnam patriot., 1909-10-15

@lHERE was a clatter of small IT hoofs on the hard road. a fur. IT. TT of sumner dust at the gate,
 ard Pete Loring gracefully
Evening journal., 1909-11-16
STUFFED BALLOTS
WAY BACK IN l655

BOSTON, Nov I6--It is not necessary
to give up our pious faith in the super
for political morality OF our forefathers
when we learn that even in the first
generation Of Bostonians was found a
hallot-stuffer.
The Same record which reveals this
break records also its instant repudia-
tion and punishment. II was on Janu-
airy IL, 1855, % years after the settle
ment OF Boston, according to the
quaint records preserved of the Kings
Chapel that a referendum was held
as to whether part of the land should
be alienated.
The old chronicle runs; THE In
habitants proceeded to bring in their
votes. and when the selectmcn were
receiving 'em at the Door Of the Hail
they observed one Of the Inhabitants,
viz. John Pigeon, to put in about a
dozen with the word Yea wrote on all
of 'em. being charged with so doing
he acknowledged it, and was thereupon
Ordered by tho Moderator 10 pay a
Fine OF Five Pounds for putting in the
settlement of Boston according TO the
more than One Vote according to Law,
and the Moderator thereupon declared
to the Inhabitants that they must
withdraw and bring in their Votes
again in Manner as before directed
and the inhabitants accordingly with
drew and the Votes being brought in
and sorted II appeared that there was
-Four Hundred and two votes and that
there was two hundred and five Yeas
and one hundred and ninety-Hever
Nays"