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Putnam patriot., 1909-09-24
Elcxtion of Assessors.

Fs@Nf-NtFN-%N Clarence F.. Pierce, llrst Selectman oi Putnam, has receiscd from State Tax Commissioner Wm. II. Gorhin, a copy of the act ef 1909 concerning the elee- ton of assessors hereafter, with an ae- companying letter Of explanation with the request that sufficient publicity be given to the ssme for the instruction and guidance ef the voters of this town. We therefore print them for public use.
 ssfhe procedure for towns holding annual elections will bc for each party. at the next election, To nominate one assessor for the term of one year, one for the term of two years, and one for the term of three years.
 i" The candidate nominated for the term of one year having the largest number of votes. the candidate uomi- mated for the term of two years having the largest numhcriof votes, and the candidate nominated for the term of three years having the largest number of votes, at the annual meeting, will constitute the Board of Assessors for the coming year,
 .At the next succeeding annual elec- ton each party will nominate one as sessor for the term of three years, and the candidate receiving the largest number of votes will bc elected. The procedure at every succeeding annual election thereafter will be the same un- der the present statute,
 "The pallets to be used In the clec- ton should have definitely printed thereon. as Il part of the title of the of- ticer, the length of the term of office of each successor, and as stated in the acl each eleclor may vote for as many persons for assessor and for the dcsig- mated term of office as the town Is re- quired to elect under this statutc.i
 The following is the act for the elec- ton of assessors, chapter t7a. public acts of 1909:
 See. 1. Every town, except Us here. inafter provided, al it's annual meeting l in 1909, shall elect and cause to be sworn 1 three assessors, one of whom shall hold office for the term of one year, one oi of whom shall hold office for the term of two years, and one of whom shall hold office for the term of three years At the annual town meeting held la the year 1910, and annually thereafter, each town shall elect and cause 10 be sworn one assessor to hold office for the term of three years. Each assessor shal hold office from tho date of his election and until hts successor k duly elected and qualified, In case of vacancy in the office of assessor, the town shall
 at the next annual meeting, elect som,
 person for the unexpifed term.
 tSection , Is similar to the abov,
 with the exception of fimaking spccia
 provision for towns holding biennia
 elections.
 See. s Any person qualified to yot' in town meeting may vote for as man,
 persons for assessor, and for the desig mated term of office, Us such town |
 required ta elect under the pfoyisionl
 Of this act.
 The statute repeals all existing act inconsistent with the above sections.
Putnam patriot., 1909-09-24
Intere,t,ns Locals

Ask to see the Shir-Rufiie Bust Form st the Parisisn Hair & Corset Shop.
 We make a specially of fitting cor. sets. Parisian Hair < Corset Shop.
 Engraved wedding invitations and announcements at Jeweler Shaw's. Correct style with prices right.
 Call and see the fall styles of Ladies' and GentIemen's Watches at JeweIcr shaw's. Gold filled watches from s7.50 to t25.
 Wanted, Farm Produce, Pigs and vesis, at F. NJ. LeCIair's 5on's grocery store and meat market.
 Some very fine pianos are being shown by Geo. F.. Shaw.
 Miss San Souci announces her fall millinery opening to take place Octo- Der and 2.
 Madam Joseph Cyr of DanieIson in- vites her Putnam patrons to attend her fall millinery opening October and Z.
 Misses Adeline Chabot and Alma Labby have returned from Boston with . splendid line of Fall and Win. ter Millinery. and will be ready fol business on Oct. lat, In Labby's New Block, Canal street, Putnam. All ars invited to attend the opening.
Putnam patriot., 1909-09-24
Bradley TheAtcr

The cast in "paid tn Fulln at tho Bradley Theatre last Friday evening was so capable that the attention of tho audience was strained to n high ten. sion from the first to the last curtain. Fulton Russel was the actor who play ed Joe Brooks, the weak-kneed collcc- tor. Mir. Rnsscl's talent for etching both the light and the dark shnics In the clerks life was convincing. He depicted sividly the nagging of his wife's relatives ihat was astrong factor In driving Brooks 10 steal and later tho cowarslice of the man In getting hiS wife to compromise herself. In every gesture and intensity of manner Mir. Russel fairly wrought a spell m the audience.
 He was ably seconded by htauca West as Emma Brooks, sincerity and gentle wcmanhood speaking In every sentence and act. In the trial scene ,as lo her strength of character while alone with her husbands employer, Mia West was convincing. Curtain calls were occasions for long applause.
 The foil Co Brooks was Fled M. Con kiln as Jimsie smith, bachelor, forncs lover of the wife, firm friend Of the young couple, and hlnndefer Into luck and fortlne. The role .was evidently intended for m older man than Mir. conklin, but his rich, pleasant volcs and good acting enabled him to carry of we'll the part.
 Tom Burroughs as the grutf captains the real hero of the piece, though appa- rently the villain, as seen at first, wa highly acceptable, as were May Extclle as Mrs, Harris, Margaret Ferrafd as
 Beth Harris, and Adrian II. Itosele ~ Sato, Japanese valet.
Putnam patriot., 1909-09-24
Annual Pilgrimage of the D. A R.

The annual pilgrimage of the Eliza beth Porter Putnam Chapter, D. AR, took place on Tuesday, the objective point being Woodstock Hill.
 About thirty ladies constituted the party. The first point of interest was the original Holmes place, on the Sen eSet road, now occupied by Mir. John Lowe. Here Oliver Wendell Holmes father, grandfather, and great-grand- father were born, and he himself was q frequent visitor.
 Upon reaching the Hil the ladies were met by the Misses Perley, Miss Flynn and Miss Ghandlet-~alI mem beis Of the organization, and were ess corted into the "Meeting House, which Is the third building erected by the Woodstock parish-the first parish in for worship.
 After leaving the church, the old ce- mebery claimed interest, containing as l 1t does many graves of Revolutionary soldiers as well as others of early days. 1 Dr George Austin Bowen met the ladies al his home, and ushefed them upstairs to the present Grange Hall, where he briefly outlined the history of his home, which was one of the early taeerns and 1 the first store in Windhau county. Tine house itself, with It's many pieces of old-fashioned furniture, well pre- ssrvedftlint.lock mnsket, quaint cup boards where, in early times, the swans ordered refreshments for their ladies, and bayonet marks on the plasteflng -all brought vividly to mind the good old days of long ago.
 After brief visit to the old-fashioned garden, and to Senexet Hiii, the ladies enjoyed the bountiful hospitality of the | Woodstock Daughters at the home Of 1 the Misses Pefiey.
Putnam patriot., 1909-09-24
--=----.-szs.7--s City Cnnrt-Ru..eIl .In.lge.

In court Monday morning Joseph Potvin pleaded guilty to stealing a watch chain and sl0 from Peter St. George on Saturday night. The Judge adjourned his case until October II.
 An old rounder named Peter Fur. ner, with a prison record in many towns, as a last hope, came here Mon day, and Sergeant Hayes took compass sion on him and allowed him 10 sleep in the police station. Next morning he asked to be sent 10 jail to recuperate but that was out of the question. At the city court Tuesday morning he ap- pealed to Judge Russell to send him to jail, but the judge had no authority to do that as he had com mitted no crime. He told the Judge he had two sons out West, and had daughter in New Bed ford, but himself had no home. He was also afflicted with rheumatism. The Judge told him to go to killingiy where he belonged, and get the selecmen to take care of him. There should be some public or private association to care for such helpless wreeks.
Putnam patriot., 1909-09-24
Common Council.

A special meeting of the Common Council was held on Tuesday evening, with Mayor MeGarry presiding. Aldermen presents Hawkins, Joslin, smith, Miner, Broduer, Tefit and Du- mas.
 The report of the committee to see 1T the city had right to establish new building line on Elm street, was re- ceived and read; il K very lengthy. In substance, It declares that the city has the right to fix both the street line and the building line, but certain legal for- maliiies would have to be complied with that might require six weeks time. After some discussion It was de- cided unanimously not to change the line.
 IL was voted that convenience and necessity required that the Council re- lay, alter and change certain portions of School and Mechanic streets. All dermen Miner, Carpenter, LaRne and Superintendent of streets Dumas were appointed committee to attend to the matter and have 1t carried out, and to estimate an appraisal of benefits and damages.
 The petition of the N. Y., N. II. and II. Railroad company to put . hood over the Front street bridge, was laid on the table.
 When the matter of laying out Brown street was taken up, Mir. J. E. Tatem was heard in regard to it. He said the deed gives the town . right to lay . highway from the n. ". corner Of his land over land owned by Mir. Twist and over Mir. Perry's meadow. Some fifty people use this street, part of which Is known as Tatem street, and he is willing to deed any part of hts land pe- cessary to make good street, and ask cd the city to have survey made.
 The highway committee was author ized to find out If the city has clear title to the land, and II 70 the city en- gineer be authorized to establish astreet line.
Putnam patriot., 1909-09-24
Congregational Church Notes

The proinsion of beautiful asters that adorned the platform last sabbath was made possible by the Kindness of N. W. Ieaviit.
 The members Of the choir, accom-. panied by Mr. and Mrs. l.. .. Mil- liams, are fe attend the Worcester Mu- sical Festival next Thursday evening, They will stay at the Hotel Warren. All expenses of the choir will be paid by the society.
 Copies of the Annual report of the Ponesang Missionary Hospital have been distributed through the Congre- gation. Even a casual reading will show the great amount of professional labor Dr. kinnear has performed this past year and the blessed influence which his ministry has had upon the multitude who have come under his care and help. Surely We ought to feel grateful for the privilege of assist ing in this gracious work and every giver must appreciate the unusual re- turns for the money thus invested. We would like 10 call the attention of the people 10 the request for bandsges on Page g of the report. Why cannot we prepare generous bundle and send 1t to Dr. kinnear. Please consult the Pastor or the Church committee about the matter.
 This week is to be known as Rally Week and is preparatory to Rally Sun day which occurrs next Sabbath. Let the Socials of the various departments of the school be well attended and our motto. "Every member in every class present." be fully irealized next Sab bath.
 The Noman's Missionary Society will resume the work of the Fall with their first meeting Thursday afternoon. This Friday evening at 7.ao in the Chapel there will be social for the members of the Main School. The So- cial will take the form of trip to the Pole. While it is n little doubtful about our being favored with the pres. enee of either pr. Cook or MT. Peary
 yet we are sure to discover the much talked about locality and have Jolly time in doing it. Be sure and be there
 and receive souvenir of the Pole. Last Thursday evening at the close
 of the Prayer Meeting the Gymnasium Association held meeting and dis cussed plans for the coming season 1 Among other things 1t was decided to l accept the proposition of the Danielson 1 |. NJ. C. A. to allow us the services ol 1 the Physical director for one afternoon and evening during the coming season :, Three classes will probably be formed
 One for girls, one for boys, and one for youth and men. Application for mem
 bership will be received by the Sec re tary of the Association, MT. F. F. l Clark. The first meeting of the sea
 son will probably be on Friday, octe I Der first.
 On Monday the Pages of Arthur and the Knights of King Arthur resumed their work. We look for a prosperous
 and interesting year.
 One of the plans that is being talked l about for our Bible School k the for nation of two classes; one is class Tor men, known AS the "Baraca,n and the
 other, a similar one for ladies, 10 be styled the "Philathea. Like classes have been formed all over the County and have accomplished great good.
Putnam patriot., 1909-09-24

--Last week Wednesday the Regis trars of the town, Leon T. Wilson and Thomas F. Ryan, received 97 applica- iions to be made voters. The voting list will not be increased to that extent as there were erasurcs made ~ usual.
 --President Taft has appointed Alien Herbert Willett, graduate and fofm- sfiy an instructor in political economy al Brown University. Supervisor of the census In the eTwensy-thifd District of Pennsylvania Prof. Wiliett is | son Of Rev. Charles Wiliett, who wa; Pastor of the Baptist church in thii city preceding PaStor ]. k. Stubbert'l first caii.
Putnam patriot., 1909-09-24
NO 39
Annual aeetias oi womaa's Board

The annual meeting of the Nomans Board of the nayktmbali hospital was held "Wednesday afternoon at Odd Fel- lows hall, eighteen members being present. The annual reports of the of ficers were read and accepted. The proposed changes in the amendments were acted upon Al the close of tho meeting light refreshments were served by Mrs. l.. +. Leach, chairman of the entertainment committee. The follow ing officers were elected.
 President, Mrs. J B. Kent.
 lsl Vice President, Mrs. J. Arthur Atwood.
 ad Vice President. Mrs. J. $, Bard.
 ad Vice President, Mrs. F. W. Ferry.
 Recording Secretary, Mrs. F. J. Dan- iels.
 Corresponding Secretary, Miss Mary Wheaton.
 Treasurer, Miss Marion l.. Warren.
 vICK PRESIDENTS Mrs. PhiiipMathewson CentralVilla4e Mrs F. A. Jacobs. Danielson Mrs. Warren Avcrlll, Pomfret centre Mrs. J. Waiter Atwood. Wautcgan Mrs. <. N. Overlook Potnfrce Mrs. K. r. nanielson, Putnam Hclghts Mrs. w. $. Beebe, Thompson Mrs. Fl. T, Child, Woodstock Mrs. ]. NJ. Paine, East Wooststock Mrs. ]. K. sheppard. South Woodstock
 niREsyfuRs
 Mrs. Ievt Arnold Mrs. k. NJ. bughco Miss Laura Seeiey Mrs. E.T, T,Whttmorc Miss Lizzie Clarke Mrs. Wm. ingalls Mrs. c A. Ferguson Miss Fl. R. Lewis Mrs. D. R. Gilbert Mrs. l.. k. Leach Mrs. II. ]. rhayer Mrs. E.A. stoddard Mrs. F. H. Kent Mrs. l.. F. Payne MfsW II MansileldM Mrs. l. R. Stubbett MfsG.o. .rhom pson Mrs.JamesSullivan Mrs. A. E. Bfunn Mrs. WE Rafierty
Putnam patriot., 1909-09-24
Sseerier Csuri.

The case Of James M. Grants appeal from probate In the will of Vim R0sn. of Chaplin, was taken up Wednesday, 1, last week, and occupied the rest Of the
Putnam patriot., 1909-09-24
The Hudson.F .Fulton celebsatios.

No doubt good many from thls city and surrounding towns will attend the Hudson-Fulton celebration in New York next week. Everything that ia- wish expenditures cnn do 10 make tho celebration attractive and memorable will Dc supplied. The following ars some of the prominent features for each day of next week, but by no means sll. Wilbur Wright has been engaged to sail his aeroplane and make some new and remarkable records to honor tho great event. To sec him flying over the city and around some of the high- est nsky.scrapers," will alone be worth making the journey.
 Sept. 25--Naval rendezvous and mar rine parade reception of Half-Moon and Clermont; illuminated naval pc rade; illumination of public buildings.
 Sept. Historical and educational exhibits In twenty places; aeroplane flights from Governors Island; dedlear ton of Palisades Park and Hudson mo- nument; reception at Govsrnos's Isl- and; grand reception in Metfopolitaa Opera House.
 Sept. 2S-HistoTical pageant, mua1- cal festival In Metropolitan Oposo House; literary exercises In BrOokIyn Academy Of Music.
 Sept. 20.--Gcnesal commem0Fafivo exercises in five places; dedicatio0s n city and State; aquatic sports; speG1nl in Queens and tho Broax; official banquet departure q Half Moon and Clermont.
 Sept. 3O-Milltary parade: aqua16e sports; banquet in Richmond; feenp- ton and ball in Brooklyn Academy ol M usic.
 Oct. i.--Departure of naval sseost Ses Newburg; historical parade in Bsooh- lyn.
 Oct. 2--Children's festivals and pnr rade dedication at Stony Point; hisoas- icai parads in Richmonn; great can't val parade In Manhattan at night.
Putnam patriot., 1909-09-24
Town Report.

The Selectmen an Saturday finished the Town Report, ending August slst. The money expended last year Is as
Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1909-05-15

Something swell in pantaloons
at SIS, So and 81. The o. c.
Lapp Co.. Lid.
The Elk hotel has been given
a new coat Of white paint. Les
lie Belor did the job.
We carry the best to be had in
shoes the StilsOn-Kellogg. 0.
G. Lapp Co.. Ltd.
Jake Prichard leaves today for
Salmon river to take charge Of
work on the Eakin placer.
Harry Purdy has improved the
appearance Of his residence prop
erty by building a new fence
along the front
j. M. Eakin and daughter,
Bessie. arrived Thursday with
their pack train from Salmon
river. on their way outside. Ed
Schnell met them al Dixie.
N. y. Pettibone was here the
last Of last week looking after
business. He had an extra
wagon come la Saturday te bring
Che express that had accumulated
a. the stations when che road
was bad
Mile Rice and I'd Smith re-
turned thursday from q hunting
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ward seaeo0 hunting va l0or
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Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1909-05-15
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Office over First Aational Bank
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and general practice.
GrWQeyille. Idaho
The San Francisco call., 1909-01-09
JUNIOR DOG STORIES AND PRIZE WINNERS

THE reading public has set the
seal of approval on animal stories,
with the result that they are more
popular than any other stories that
are written today This fact, COM
bined with the fact that all young peo-
pie like dogs, has decided The Junior
Call TO ask for dog stories in the
present contest. These stories must
be not more than 200 words in length,
nor less than 100; they must be strict
ly original and written in ink on one
side of the. paper only.
AS in the previous story contests,
write your subject on the first line
and on the next line your name, ad-
dress and age, and if you are at school.
your school and grade. Write the
number of words contained in your
story in the upper left hand corner of
the first page. Stories which are not
marked with the number of words or
are written on both sides of the pa
per viii not be used.
II YOU have not got dog OF your
own. write about some dog OF your
acquaintance; or. il is not necessary
that the hero of your dog story shall
be a real dog-an imaginary dog viii
do quite as well; only make your
story as interesting as possible.
Dogs, above all else, are faithful.
constant and devoted. Human love
can be tired out, starved or killed by
abuse. but let a dog love and be de-
voted TO his master and neither hunger
nor thirst, nor cold, nor neglect, nor
abuse can ALLEVIATE him. And these
animals love enough to sacrifice their
lives for their young, and sometimes
10 die of grief on the graves OF their
human masters. And then there is
much TO be written about their sagac-
ity. intelligence, playfulneSs and mis-
chievous propensities, so the juniors
have abundant material TO draw upon
for their stories in the dog contest.
This contest is open 10 the juniors
Of California who are between the
ages Of 10 and 16 years Watches will
awarded TO the six most interesting,
best written stories. For the younger
juniors the patchwork picture puzzles,
particulars Of which are given on the
fourth page, are continued.
Publication OF the dog stories viii
be continued next Saturday, and
juniors who have not sent their stories
IN should hasten to do so.
The San Francisco call., 1909-01-09
AWARDED A WATCH
JOCK
JANE MCKENZIE,

-
Beatrice. Humboldt County, Cal Age
15 Years
In the year 1895 my great-great-
grandparents Mckenzie immigrated TO
Nova Scotia and settled on grant OF
land near the East river
With the family came two Scotch col
lies Jock and Nellie. and II IS OF the
former I write. Grandpa had been
drover in the old country and after
building a nice log house and clearing
some land he resumed this Tocauon
which left grandma and the three chill
6ren-the eldest but Soften alone.
On such occasions he always left
Jock TO guard the home
Once while grandpa was away grand
ma went 10 look at the sheep, leaving
Jock with the children While return
ing she fell into an abandoned Wen, ana
though there was not much water IN II
she couldn't escape
She struggled and cried for help un-
I'll exhausted
At length when she had given up
hope the shaggy head Of Jock appeared
al the opening -,
"Gufd doggie." she cried, ava an
hiring Mcdonald" meaning the nearest
neighbor. three miles distant
lock disappeared TO return soon Win
her old shawl Of Mcdonald tartan.
Ava. laddie," again cried the poor
woman. Ava tae McDOnald's-' Ana
this time Jock understood
The San Francisco call., 1909-01-09
THE BRAVE DOG
HELEN LINDAUER.
240S Bryant Street, San Francisco. Age

Rover was a Newfoundland dog. He
could understand nearly everything
that was said to him. His master was
little boy years old His mother
boarded in a large hotel in Boston She
was a widow.
At night Rover stayed in a room with
hostler who sometimes got drunk.
One night the hotel got on fire. This
miserable hostler was drunk. Rover
aroused him b. Jerking him out OF
bed. The man staggered to the door
and opened it, but fell in the hall. He
would have perfshed in the smoke and
fire If the dog had not helped him out.
Rover rushed upstairs. He paved on
the door of the rooms and barked till
all the strangers were out.
Walters mother came into the hall.
She was so frightened and so choked
with the smoke that she dropped her
boy. He was so nearly suffocated that
he could not cry. She staggered out
into the fresh air.
Rover knew that she should have
brought out his little master. He
darted into the dark smoke and found
the little boy. Taking him by his dress
he proudly carried him to his mother.
When Walters mother saw Rover and
her baby she clasped him in her arms
and said. Rover has saved my boy.
He will never be forgot"