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Putnam patriot., 1911-12-29
POMF RET LANDING

Miss R. Fish, our teacher here, eele- braled Christmas last Friday evening in the Schoolhouse which was finely decorated and very nice tree placed to place various gifts upon presented
 by teacher, parents, and all who were
 prompted hy generosity to please the children Notwithstanding the copiuS downpour of rain and thick darkness the schoolrGom was filled to see old santa who appeared in due season and was much applauded for his pleasing way in smiling and talking to the chil- dren as he passed to and fro when dis tributing the various and many gifts. Tue singing, speaking, and music was fine and highly applauded, Tn short, 1t al proved good success. Ice cream, cake, popcorn, oranges and candy was provided plenufully satisfying the sweet tooth of everyone. Miss Fish gave much hard work, assisted by her pupils, and deserves many thanks in getting up the evenings amusement The school has a week s vacation.
Putnam patriot., 1911-12-29
Births

In Pomfret, Dec. 26, son to MT and M rs. William NJ rcy.
 In Pomfret, Dec. 27, son to MT. and Mrs. Robert Wilkins.
 In Pomfret, Dec. 27, son to Mir and Mrs. John P. Grosvenor.
 In Eastford, son to MT. and Mrs. Marc Lewis.
Putnam patriot., 1911-12-29
Host Fortunate Sale-For

Most T rortunate Sale-For tock of SUITS AND OyFR. son, than it should be. All 1.
 k to the necessary point re within two months for 5unity to secure such goods w $. PECK & CO.CLOTH-
 f for the ordinary kinds. IL
 | have to pack them away 'tunity of the season. We Ice the great reduction in.
 ,ot of Boys Suits, 100 Suits o,t, at 1-2 price. siot of Knee Pants, 25O pairs, o,ice.
Putnam patriot., 1911-12-29
Deaths

In Willimantic, Dec 9, James J. Champlin, aged s9 years, member Co. C. 26th Reg't Conn.,, Vols.
 In Putnam, Dec. 22, Henry C. Penni- man, aged D years.
 In Putnam, Dec. 9, Edward o. Day aged 50 years.
 In Putnam, Dec. 25, John O'Brien, aged 67 years.
 In Boston, Dec. 26, Wilhelm Hein. rick
Putnam patriot., 1911-12-29
M aria Pe S

In Putnam, Dec. 2l, by Rev. F. D. Sargent, John Lavelle and Miss Celia Sheppard.
 In Putnam, Dec g, by Rev. John Van den Noort, Howard James and Miss Emma Labelle.
Putnam patriot., 1911-12-29

Collins Novelty singing orchestra of Five Pieces will furnish the music at the dance at Union hall, New Years afternoon and evening.
Putnam patriot., 1911-12-29
Notice

The Southbridge Savings Bank pays it's regular per cent. semi-annual dlv- idend January l, 1912, and an extra dividend of per cent. to all depositors on record August 1, 1910. The Guar snty Fund is now 5000, an increase of Sl5,O since August 1, 1910.
Putnam patriot., 1911-12-29
FOR SALE
Notice

The annual meeting of the stock holders of the First National Bank oi Putnam will be held at the banking house in Putnam, Tuesday, January 9th, 1911, at one o'clock in the alter noon for the choice of directors Tor the ensuing year, and to do any other bus mess proper to be done at sad meet ing. G. II. GILPATRlc, Cashler'
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-03-24
SONGS BY WIRELESS.
Experiment In Teiephonins Made by
Harvard Students.

Experiment In Teiephonins Made by
Harvard Students.
Members of the Harvard Wireless
club are winning success in their ex-
periments with wireless telephoning.
Conversatio songs and instrumental
music on the graphophone have been
flashed from the Harvard college sta
ton IN jefferson hall to the stations OF
the members, where it was said to be
reproduced with absolute clearness.
BY using electric current Of high fire.
quency alienation In connection with
wireless telephony distances up TO for
" miles have been negotiated success
fully.
As for long distance telegraph rec
ords. the members of the society feel
that they have no reason TO complain.
R B. Wolverton. the manager Of the
club. has picked up messages from Mil
waukee, Chicago and Tampa, Fla Oc-
casionally he is able to hear messages
from Key West.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-03-24
Boy Scouts of America

Boy Scouts of America" is the
name of a new organization for boyE
now on the market From what may
be judged by a brief study of its
character it is likely to be as pOpu-
lar and serviceable as any method
of boys work YET devised. 1t was
originated by the well-known Ameri-
can naturalist, Ernest Thompson Sc
ton, in conjunction with the English
general. Sir Robert Baden-PoweIl.
Boys of from II to IS years are eligi-
bic for membership.
The purpose OF the Boy Scouts is to
hold and develop boys by means OF
all those exercises dear TO a lad 5
heart, and capable Of being grouped
under the term "Scoutcraft." Includ-
ed under that head are camping and
a study of campcraft, tracking after
the manner used by Indians. signaling
according 10 various codes. studying
nature, learning the simple rules for
first aid TO the injured, and others
For the winter time and in those
places where the woods and open
country are not easily accessible
manual work, photography and so
forth may be substituted. No equip
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-03-24

ment is needed except all outdoors, a
group of boys and a willing leader. A
handbook obtainable from headquar-
tiers for % cents gives all the infor-
nation needed TO conduct a chapter
successfully
The name given any chapter of Boy
Scouts is a patrol. Seven or more
boys are required 10 form a patrol.
Three patrols or more make a troop.
The leader of each troop is known as
a scoutmaster
The members of any patrol are di-
vided into three classes: Tenderfeet,
second-class scouts and frst-class
scouts. All three classes are required
after passing stipulated tests, to take
the scouts oath, which is as follows:
"On my honor / promise that | will
do my best.
4 To do my duty to God and my
country.
- To help other people at all
times.
"3. To obey the scout law"
The scout Law here referred to IN
cludes the following:
Il A scouts honor is to be trust
ed. fThe penalty for telling a false
hood is surrender of the scout S
badge.)
90. A scout is loyal TO his country,
his officers, his parents. and his en-
ployers.
IS A scouts duty is to be useful
and help others
II A scout is courteous.
%. a scout is obedient without
asking questions.
Sc A scout smiles and whistles
under ali circumstances.
Z. a scout is thrifty, that is, he
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-03-24
new CONNECTION
SOON TO Be MADE
Rock Island to Have AIerton
Carlisle Stretch Completed
in 1912.
sIxTY-EIGHT MILES TRACK
Estimated Cost Is S4,0So.O0o- Com
pIetes st. Paul-kansas CITY
Short Line.

Construction Of the 6s miles OF
rack. from AIlerton TO Carlisle, Iowa,
necessary TO complete the Rock Is
and's short line from St. Paul TO Kan
Ias City will be started as soon as the
weather will permit and it is hoped
70 have the road ready for operation
oy the spring or summer Of 1912. This
line will run through what is consider
I'd about the toughest portion Of Iowa,
but because of the heavy traffic il will
have to bear it is proposed to have
only negligible grades and no curves
sharper than 3 degrees. The cost is
estimated at about 100000 a mile, or a
total OF approximately $4,0s0,000.
TAPS RICH COAL FIELDS.
As the road will run through and open
one of the richest coal fields in that
section OF the middle west it will be
something more than a mere connect
ing link even from the beginning.
Another important feature is the
fact that Rock Island has about $500
acres of its own in that field. and will
be able TO supply its lines in the north
and middle west with fuel at a sub
stantial saving from present costs.
AS regards the ST. Paul & Des
Moines, IL is started that only a small
expenditure will be necessary TO bring
the road up to Rock Islands main line
standard. With the exception of a
short stretch Of about ten or fifteen
miles. IL is laid with 50 pound rails in
good condition, and is ballasted with
a good grade of gravel All of its
bridges are in perfect condition and
constructed 20 Withstand the heaviest
traffic.
INCREASE INTEREST CHARGES.
The 100000 ST. Paul and Kan
sas City short line Az per cent gold
bonds. recently issued and sold, the
proceeds TO be applied TO the purchase
of the st. Paul and Des Moines and
the construction of the line above re
ferred TO. will effect an increase of ap-
proximately $4,000 in interest
charges of the Chicago, Rock Island
& Pacific for the current fiscal period
II is probable that ST Paul e. Des
Moines will earn little more than its
fixed charges, about $4,000 this
, year, but it is believed that in the fu-
ture business which will be thrown
to IL by the Rock Island will sufi-
cienly increase its earnings to meet
the entire interests on the new bonds.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-03-24
At High School

The senior class held meeting last
night and transacted some important
business in connection with gradua-
ton Wallace Leland made the report
of the class motto committee and sub
mitted four suggestions. The motto
adopted is from Virgil's Aeneid: PRO
Sc quisque," each according TO his
ability. The report of the committee
on a class flower was made by Esther
Young She submitted three flowers
TO the class, the pansy, the lily of the
valley, and the yellow rose, the last
named being unanimously adopted
President Leo Stevens, who presided
over a meeting of his class for the
last time before leaving for his work
down the Mississippi, appointed the
committees that will have charge of
the important class affairs at gradua
ton. To decide the problem of a
class present to the school he named
committee consisting of Gladys Nc
Namara, Myrtle Woods. Edwin McIn-
tyre and Ben Hartz. the latter chair
man. The committee which will rep
resent the class in the arrangements
for class day and graduation is com
posed of Mabel Holcomb. Margaret
Olmsted. Edna Beemer. Wilbert Lun-
dahl, Wallace Leland and Harold
Grove, the latter chairman. The com
mittee TO purchase the Invitations for
the commencement exercises consist
of Gladys Turner. Beese Bryan, Mel
lie Swanson. VIII Woodin, Edward
Reticker and Jointly Marshall, chair
man.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-03-24

saves every penny he can and puts it
in the bank.
Before becoming a tenderfoot any
boy who desires to take the above
oath and so join the scouts must pass
an examination on the following
points: knowledge of scout law, signs
and salute, knowledge of the compost
tion of the national flag and how to
fly it, ability to tie four kinds of
knots
When once a tenderfoot. he who
aspires to the rank of the second
class must pass these tests:
Il. Have at least one months ser
vice as tenderfoot.
80 A knowledge of elementary
first aid and bandaging.
%. Signaling
Il. Track half mile in 20 minutes.
.. Go a mile IN u minutes at
scouts pace
IS. Lay and light a fire using not
more than two matches.
-. Cook a quarter of a pound of
meat and two potatoes without cook
ing utensils other than a regulation
billy.
IS Have at least 25 cents in a saw
ings bank.
g. Now the lG principal points of
the compass"
Space will not permit OF an enumer-
alton of the subjects in which boy
must be examined before he can pass
from the rank of the second-class
scout TO that Of frst-class. In gen
eral they are similar 10 those men
toned above. but the test is more Sc
we're.
Boy scouts is not an organization
which need supplant any other club
now il the field Its methods fit it
rather TO act as q weekday supple
ment to other societies which meet on
Sundays.-The Forward.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-03-24

meet this demand by offering free
scholarships to young women in all
parts of the country. Room, board,
laundering, incidental expenses, spe-
cial financial assistance and railroad
fare home on completion of the
course, are provided. Length OF
course two years. Also special short
course for those who must quickly
prepare for self-support.
The Philadelphia School for Nurses
is a benevolent institution conducted
without hope of gain or profit in the
interest of ambitious young women
Readers of this paper can get fun in
formation by writing the school al
once
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-03-24
Commits Suicide at 70.

SN'~'N~ a. TO-
Sterling, Ill, March 24-Mr5. Edltn
fetman, aged IS, committed suiaide
yesterday by jumping into a pond Of
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-03-24
Irrigation Opening India.

The canal system Of the Punjab. In
dia. Is not only opening up that prov
ince to profitable cultivation and there
by making homes for millions OF peO-
pie. but II is a source OF revenue to
the government 10 the extent of 1235
per cent on the capital invested The
mileage is 4.495, irrigating an area OF
6,T49. 6OT acres
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-03-24


Buy a home of Reidy Bros.
Kerler Rug company. cleaners.
Tri-City Towel Supply company.
For express, call Spencer & Trefz.
May sausage at II. Treman's Sons
Dressed spring chickens at II. Ire
mans Sons.
Fresh river fish at 171s Third ave-
nue., West 1892. We deliver.
Let William Johnson do your tin and
furnace work; 1916 Third avenue.
All kinds of mems hats cleaned,
blocked and repaired at Blasche's.
Mrs Austin's buckwheat -four
gives the real genuine, old time
flavor.
Mrs Austin's buckwheat -four
gives the real genuine, old time
flavor.
H 7. Siemon wants your tin and
furnace work; 1526-152s Fourth ave
nue.
Mrs. Austin's buckwheat -four
gives the real genuine, old time
flavor.
Plenty of fresh dressed turkeys
and chickens al Schroeder Bros
meat market.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-03-24
NURSING AS A CAREER
a World Wide CaII-Free Tradnine

World Wide CaII-Free Training
Provided by Philadelphia School.
IL is said that nursing is one of the
most inviting fields OF human service
and that its financial return surpass-
es any other occupation open to young
women. II develops all the native
graces OF womanhood ana leads the
way TO positions of trust and infiu-
ence. The demand for more nurses
is worldwide call. The Philadel-
phia School for Nurses. located in
Philadelphia, Pa. has undertaken to
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-03-24

water near her home in Ohio town
ship, Bureau county.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-03-24

All the news all the time-The Argus
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-03-24
ASSEMBLY RECESS URGED
Gilbert Wants December Session on
Constitutional Amendments.

Springfield. ILL.,. March PA hang.
over" session next December to con
slider the various constitutional
amendments is called for in a re5olu-
ton offered yesterday by Hiram T. Gil
bet, 1t povides that when the assem-
bly, adjouns in May it shall stand ad-
Jouned until Dec. ., and that a joint
committee of 20 shall be appointed 10
study ali constitutional amendments
and the idea of a constitutional con
yention and report it's conclusions at
the December session.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-03-24
Starting Badly.

Look here" exclaimed young Mr..
Cotter Tarter In desperation, is this
or is it not wedding tour."
why. OF course" snapped young
Mrs C. T.. Its our wedding tour.
What on earth did you think it WASP"
Well, I'm beginning TO think it's q
lecture tour. Now cut il out, seer
Toledo Blade
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-03-24
City Chat
ADAM AND EVE?

Was man created first?
Did womankind precede?
For knowledge I've a thirst,
But here I'm baked, indeed.
Some say that woman led,
But ! cannot agree.
No book that l have read
Confirms that theory.
Man must have been the one
Who got there first, | guess,
With woman here alone,
Who buttoned up her dress?
Washington Herald
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1911-06-09
A BLAZING Fire,

On cold. frosty night everyone
likes TO see n blazing fire, but this
generally means heavy coal bills. A
good plan is to place a quantity OF
chalk at the back OF each CRATE. In
equal proportion to the Goals. This
throws out a terrific heat and lasts
quite long time. 1t always pays in
the end to buy good coal. for not only
does It make clearer fire. but 1t
leaves fewer ashes. A handful of
common salt thrown into the FIRE oc-
casionally makes cheerful blaze and
lessons the consumption Of the COAL
Boston Herald.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1911-06-09
OBITUARIES
ELIZABETH JANE sEvIHoER

ELlLAbEIh JANE NEElsOEH
The daughter of NIX. and Rachel Van
dyke. was horn in Clarion county, Pa.
Nov. "a. 1853. departed this life June z
lel i, aged SO years. 6 months and | 3
days. With her parents she moved tc
Bond county. Illinois. in 1867. At the
age of l6 she entered her future hus-
bands first school as pupil and on Dec
90, 1875. she was married to Granville
Neyinger. To them were born 2 sons
and 6 daughters. They came to Colorado
in 1900. She and husband united with
the Church of the Brethren on May 6.
1877. and remained faithful until called
up higher. She served with her husband
conseeutively in the offices OF deacon.
minister and bishop, and in all of their
trying duti,s she manifested her high
Christian ideals. by her pure mind, clean
thoughts and holy life. and to those that
knew her best and loved her most she
spared not her comfort or strength for
their pleasure and comfort. Peace to her
memory! She leaves an aged father. ar
affeotionate husband. 6 loving children
and host of friends to mourn their loss,
which is her eternal gain.
Funeral services at the Church Of the
Brethren today at 10 a. m. conducted by
Elder John Bjorklund and others. Inter-
ment in Valley View-cemetery.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1911-06-09

At the home Of her daughter. Mrs.
Lizzie Lester. in Newdale. Mrs. Charity
4. West passed away on May 81, after a
brief illness, Deceased was GO years
old and an honored membar of La Junta
Rebekah Lodge. which was out in body
to the funeral.
Funeral services were conducted in the
Sprinkler chapel on Saturday afternoon
by Rev. o. L, Orion, and interment was
in Valley View cemetery. where Violet
Lodge. D. Of R.. Of this city had charge o,
services at the grave.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1911-06-09
PATTERSON VALLEY.

Mrs. Louis Maddox entertained the
Country Club at her nome Wednesday Of
last week. A bounteous dinner was SER
we'd and every one present had a good
time.
Miss Lillian Scott Of Rocky Ford spent
Saturday with Miss Pearl Weatherford.
Mrs. T. B. Wilson and daughter Helen
left Wednesday morning for Pixies Peak.
where they will assist Mr.. Wilson in pub
fishing 1.-The highest daily paper in the
world"
Miss Fern Rubey spent Sunday with
Miss Celeste Warren.
A large crowd Of Patterson Valley
young people attended the party and
dance given by Lloyd Robertson last
Saturday evening. r..s
Mrs. Thos. Grisham has been quite III
the last week. All friends hope for a
speedy recovery.
The Country Club that was TO meet
with Mrs. Hyde this week is postponed on
account OF her illness. It is hoped that
Mrs. Hyde's sickness may be short.
The ehildren's day exercises will be
held next Sunday evening at Patterson
valley school house. Everybody is cord
tally invited.
Mrs. Frank Royal returned from LAM
ar on Saturday.
Mr.. Rubey is slowly recovering from
a very severe case OF blood poisoning in
his hands.
Beet thinning and haying has begun in
earnest in Patterson Valley.
The baby son OF Mr. and Mrs. L. Mad
dex IS very i'll this week.
Hiram Gardner moved on T. B. VIII
sons ranch Wednesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Joe Pslmer's baby, that
was born on May %. died June 4. The
funeral was held the same day. They
have the sympathy OF the entire neigh
oorhood.
Mr.. Nichols Of Rocky Ford was in the
Valley on Monday buying hay from R. E.
Lewis which goes to show that Patterson
Valley products are always in demand.
Geo. Lewis received his second car
load Of Maxwell Baby" and touring cars
last Friday. He says the people all want
Maxwells and he viii furnish them il the
surply lasts. Since his last report he has
sold Maxwell touring car to F. P. Nor
ris of Swink. Frank Nesbitt Of Rocky
Ford. and baby Maxwell to 3. G. Will
son of Rocky Ford.
II it's a Maxwell its right.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1911-06-09

A greA many people are dissatisfied
about the proposed ordinance, and to my
mind with very good reason. The actual
cost Of pumping is about Sc per 1000
gallons. which Of course does not include
interest on the cost Of tho plant and mains
nor depreciation in actual value. so really
should cut no figure in the amount con-
sumers should pay, because IL the amount
is not collected directly from the users
the taxpayers have to put 1t up in some
other way. Mr.. Beymer made the stste-
ment at council meeting year or SO
ago that the cost is about Sl.55.
Now 1t appears to me and many others
that |, is a most iniquitous proposition to
make the small consumers. who are a
large ma iority Of the people. pay nat only
the cost of the water which they use but
a large proportion Of the expense OF fur
nishing water to other people. Let US for
the sake of arguRen. call the cost 81
per 1000. where is the justice in making
or the woman who washes to support her
babies. pay Sl.25-Sl for the actual
cost and Csc for the water used by
someone else? II the actual cost is 81
every man should pay his dollar. Why
should he not?
The ice plant and laundry are not be-
nevolent institutions. the men with large
lawns do not keep them green and nice
for the benefit OF the cubic but for their
own pleasure. Such being the case un-
questionably those men should pay the
cost and should not ask nor expect others
to pay their bills.
Another reason against the loo. Csc
ard SOC schedule is that people will nat
urally not exercise the economy which
they would do IL they were paying the
maximum rate. The proposed rate is
actually a premium on water wasting.
which under existing circumstances is
criminal.
Have a mass meeting at the council
chamber Friday night and protest against
this injustice or robbery, whichever you
please to call it.
W. MATTHEWS.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1911-06-09

Miss Florence Harris entertained a
large number of young people at her
home southwest Of town last evening.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1911-06-09
chapeIs on Railroad Trains.
W. MATTHEWS,

Among other Injuries on the trains
Of the trans-Siberlan railway are
chapels which are attached to the
principal expresses. Priests travel
with these moving churches. Tho
chapels are quite elaborate. paneled
with beautiful woods. lavishly decor.
ated and gilded. They are intended
not alone for the use OF passengers.
but at an appointed hour on Sundays
the train halts at a wayside station
and the peasants living in the neigh
borhood flock to the service.