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Putnam patriot., 1912-12-20
fremen Petition Chief Wilson TO Remain

A petition To Mark II. Wilson, chief
of the fire department, signed by all OF
the officers and men in the department
asking that he reconsider his resigna-
ton and remain at the head of the de-
partment, was handed to him We'd
nesday. 1t is high tribute from his
officers and men and expresses their
esteem and confidence in him. The
petition is as follows:
Marx II. Wilson, Chief Engineer OF
Putnam FireDepartment,P Putnam,
Conn.
We, the undersigned, members OF
the fire department of the City OF Put-
nam. having learned that you are
thinking of resigning as chief engineer
of the Putnam fire department, and
thinking that perhaps there may be
some misunderstanding between some
of the members of the del artment and
yourself take this opportunity of fur
nishing a testimonial of the respect
which we have for you as our chief
and of the confidence which We have
in YOU for the proper performance OF
the duties of your office.
We understand that the past six
weeks or two months has been an es-
pecially hard and trying time for
man in your position; and there nave
been various rumors aiioat and per-
haps some unjust criticism concern
ing the fire department, and Tor TINS
reason we desire to assure you mat
every member of the department is
right behind you, backing you up In
the performance of your duties, that
we have the utmost confidence in your
position, and earnestly request That IL
YOU have seriously determined upon
or taken any steps toward reslgning
from your position that you inn
mediately reconsider such determine
tion or action, and that you Will re-
main as our chief throughout the pre-
sent term, and we hope, for many sue
ceeding terms.
Dated at Putnam, Conn, this 1lth
day of December, 1912.
Sixty-seven names, including those
of the assistant chiefs of the depart
ment, were appended to the foregoing
petition. Chief Wilson says that the
petition he has received will not affect
his determination to press his resigna.
ton. He says he appreciates the kind
Iy feeling that the "boys" have eX-
messed but on account of his business,
and sickness in his family, he feels
that he should give up the responsible
ity of the important office he holds and
will insist upon his resignation being
accepted.
Putnam patriot., 1912-12-20
Verdict Set Aside

The verdicts of the jury for the
plaintiffs in the cases of William ii.
Hammond and Helen s. Hammond,ot
uannton. VS. the y. Y. n. III. Il IL.
Railroad Company have been set aside
by Judge Bennett, who presided at the
trial. and new trial ordered. The
reason assigned by Judge Bennett in
his memorandum of decision is that
the verdict is against the evidence be-
cause there was not sufficient evidence
to support it.
The motion OF the railroad company
for judgment non obstante yefidicto
was denied.
The cases and the motions were
heard at the end OF the October term
held in this city two weeks ago.
Putnam patriot., 1912-12-20
A. N. e. Zion Mission

Fuller's Block, Union street, over
Perry Il Browns store. Rev. J. h.
Wallace, pastor.
Services as usual Bible class, II. m.
Young Peoples Lyceum, 8 p. m.
Preaching 7.30 p. IN.
We had quite gathering on Sunday
evening. All seats we're taken. There
were number of strangers present.
We all welcome every one that may
come among US.
The pastor Is preparing a special ser
mon for next sunday evening for the
Christmas worship.
The topic next Sunday for the Young
People'sL yceum Is the birth OF Christ.
Prayer meeting Al usual ut above
address.
All are welcome.
Putnam patriot., 1912-12-20
Firemen's Ball

In anticipation of the annual con-
cert and ball of the Putnam fire de-
partment to be held in February the
following committee has been appoint
ed from the different companies:
General committee, Thomas P.Ryan
chairman, j. b. Daigle secretary, DR..
Harry Sharpe treasurer.
Printing committee, Joseph Roy,
DR.. Harry Sharpe, James Barnes, Mar
tin WEIGH.
Hall committee, Graydon Sharpe,
Frank Dumas, T. r. Ryan, William
Fuller.
Music committee, William Hughes,
J. II. Maynard, r. Cioutier, Martin
WEIGH
Putnam patriot., 1912-12-20
Interesting Locals
ADVERTISEMENT

See Geeson's adv on page 5.
Huyler's candy at Dresser's Drug
Store.
Some charming new pitchers at
Dresser's Drug Store.
10 cent boxes fine mixed candy for
% cents at Manstield's.
Eastman kedaks and kodak films at
Dresser's Drug Store.
Christmas wreathsl and cut flowers
should be ordered early at Shaw's,
thereby insuring satisfaction.
Cut this out, bring to us this week
and get cents rebate on one pound of
our make sausage. Mansfield N Co.
Order your Christmas ice cream of
f. II. Payne, % Grove street. Tele-
phone 243.
Everything in meats, vegetables,
fruits, nuts, and holiday groceries at
Mansfield's.
Novelties in vases, sugar and creams
and covered pitchers at Dresser's Drug
Store.
Lost on night of big fire, automobile
lamp, between Grove street and the
Foundry. j. ii. Geeson.
For your Xmas gift visitBlanchette's
store, t96 IL Elm street. Telephone
34- 4.
Trade at A. Il j. Blanchetteis, SO l-2
Elm street, and save 20 per cent on
your furniture. Telephone BIO.
Our entire stock of corsets, hair goods,
shell goods, neck wear, art goods and
brassieres at greatly reduced prices.
Mrs. j. A. Mcintyre.
A large assortment of "Hull'' separ-
able handle fine silk umbrellas with
sterling silver handlers are being
shown this week at Shaw's.
Among his diamonds G.. E. Shaw is
showing a $3.50 pendant that is much
admired by the ladies. Several others
of lesser value.
In making a Christmas gift, why
not give a blanket, a robe, a carriage
| buster or house buster. They can be
had in large variety at p. A.Gardner's,
| the harness maker and repairer.
"I don't know what toI get for
| Christmas is common expression.
Visit Ballard d. Clark's store, see their
holiday display, and then you will
know what to get.
WE ARE IN PUTNAM
at 1854 Elm street, and we have large
variety of glass and china ware, for
| your Xmas gift. A. d j. Blanchette,
the furniture dealers, telephone 347.5.
Over 100 watches, 300 rings, special
assortment of diamonds, bracelets and
pendants are in Shaw's Xmas stock.
Especially fine lot of Wallace Nutting
pictures. Fine booklets, Christmas
letters and cards.
| NOTICE
The Public Library will be open for
the delivery OF books, Monday, Dec.
%. The opening of the reading room
will be announced later.
By order Of the Board of Directors,
| F. j. DANIELS, Secretary
| During the next two weeks / shall
make speciality of insuring household
furniture and farm property, and all
losses on the same / shall try TO settle
promptly and satisfactorily, as have
the 800 fire losses which. have occurred
In my agency during the last fifteen
years. j. Richard Carpenter, agent at
Putnam. a5-oV
Telephone service costs but few
cents day and earns more than tri-
fling outlay. adv
The number OF telephones installed
| as Xmas gifts increases yearly. Have
you considered this in your Christmas
buying? adv
Putnam patriot., 1912-12-20
Methodist Church Notes

The following Is the order of service
to be used at 1890 a. IN. next Sunday
In observance of Christmas:
Voluntary Leslie Heath, organist
Hymn
Apostles freed
Prayer
Anthem, "Glory be to God on high,
Davis and Lorenz
Responsive reading from Psalms
Gloria Patn
Scripture reading
Notices and Collection
Ofiertory solo, 1.-THE babe of Bethie-
hem," Dresslef
Violin accompaniment, Russell Heath,
Miss Grace Bennett
Anthem, clark, the herald angels
sing Ashford
Hymn
Christmas sermon Rev. G.. ID. Stanley
Hymn
Benediction
Postlude
In the evening at o'clock concert
exercises will be given by 1.-THE choir
and Sunday school including the fol-
lowing musical numbers interspersed
with recitations "Thereis a song in
the air." by Fearis, choir "Angels
adore Him. "Children, eome,n and
"Jesus loves you and me- Junior
chorus; "Christmas dolls,e chorus of
little girls; and "Christmas candles, a
duet by Sidney Madison and Robert
Stanley.
Tuesday evening Christmas tree
will be furnished for the Sunday school.
As usual presents will be provided for
the primary department by the school.
Names are To be drawn by those OF the
older classes, each one furnishing n
present for the one whose name they
have. These are to be placed on the
tree.
The first of series OF group meet
ings among the Epworth Leagues OF
this vicinity was held at the church
Monday evening when delegation
from the North Grosvenordale league
Joined the local league In a social even
ing. An interesting and inspiring adj
dress on Epworth League Methods
was given by Miss Beatrice Smith Of
North Grosvenordale and a duet was
rendered by the Misses Cutler of this
city. A social time with games and
refreshments of ice cream and cake
was then enjoyed, the refreshments be-
ing furnished by Il. l.. Wood and
wife, Mrs. Webster, Mrs. Brownie,
and the A, F.s.
Putnam patriot., 1912-12-20
PUTNAM CONN. FRIDAY, DECEMBER 20 1912
"uneIe Seth and the tioodoo" in Drsi,

"unele Seth and the Hoodoo" in Dixie
The Little Rock, Arkansas, Demo-
erat says;
"Harry NJ. Morse and company pre-
sent the headhner act at the Majestic
on the bill beginning yesterday, APP
pearing in clever little skit entitled
"Uncle Seth and the Hoodoo.n Harry
NJ. Morse as "Unele Seth Dew berryt
is very good and is a comedian of I'M
questioned ability. Olive Alberto pre-
SCENTS pretty dance, which created a
sensation last night.
This week they are playing in Char
lestown, 5. c. Week of Dec. 2Srd
they will be in Jacksonville, Florida,
at the 0rpheum Theatre with Birm-
ingham, Alabama, to follow week of
Dec. 3oth. Mr.. Morse is at present
considering an offer of twenty weeks
taking them To the Pacihc coast and
back To Kansas City.
Putnam patriot., 1912-12-20
Baptist Notes

The order of service Sunday morn
Ing will be rs follows;
Prelude, The March of the Wise Men,
Ashford
Doxology
Invocation
Anthem, Glory be To God, Davis
Responsive scripture reading
Hymn
Prayer
Response, The Reckoning star, Lorenz
0fiertory, lie shall feed His flock,
Handel
Ofiertoro prayer
Scripture lesson
Hymn
Sermon
Anthem, Sing and Rejoice, Wilson
Benediction
Postlude, Silver Trumpets, Durand
Putnam patriot., 1912-12-20
Congregational Church Notes
NO 81

Next Sunday will be observed Al
Christmas SUNDAY. At the morning
service at 1880 the pastor, Rev. f. ID.
Sargent, will speak on the theme, aIg
Christ had not been born.n The choir
will sing at this service the cantata by
William II. Spence, "rhe Story OF
Bethlehem the numbers being as fol-
lows,
PART l. THE SHEPHERDS
Pastorale, Organ
Tenor Solo and Chorus There were
shepherds
Bass Northumberland lot the angel of
the Lord
Soprano Solo--tear not
Tenor Recitative And suddenly
Chorus--Glory to God
Bass Recitative-- And IL came totpass
Chorus-Let us now go even unto
Bethlehem
Meszo-Sopfano Reeitative--And they
came with haste
Mezzo-Soprano Solo and Chorus
Sleep, Holy Babe
Bass Recitative--Andt thou, Bethlehem
Chorus-He sholl be great
PART IL. THE MAaf
March of the Magi, Organ
Bass Recitative--Now when Jesus was
born
Male Chorus-Where Is He
Full Chorus-And 10 the star
Tenor Soio--Earth has many noble
city
Finale, Chorus-Adeste Fideles
Solos by Mrs. +. Walden WrignI.
Miss Gladys A. Farmer, A. Graydon
Sharpe, and John A. Morse, Jr.
At I o'clock the choir will give
service of Old Christmas Carols and
Traditional Melodies, with an address
by the pastor on .Ancient Christmas
Customs and Musie.p The program
is as follows:
Holy Night German Foik-ssoHs
Draw Nigh. Emmanuel,
Old French NEEDY 18th Century
God rest you merry, gentlemen
Old English
A Virgin Unspotted Old Welsh
The First Noel Old English
What Child is this? Old Irish
Solo--O Holy Night (Frenehl Adam
Mrs. +. Walden Wright
Harkl wlrat Music fills the Skyl
Old Latin tGregorlanl
Der the Cradle of King Old Bretoa
AS with Gladness Men of Old,
Old German
The Christmas entertainment for the
Bible school will occur on Christmas
night. The members OF the school
will exchange gifts this year, names
being drawn by lot. The value OF
each gift il not to exceed 10 cents. The
box of names will be passed each sun.
day beginning today. Christmas trees
and an entertainment by The children
will add to the pleasure OF the evening.
The committee In charge Of the
Christmas exercises in connection
with the Sunday school are Mrs. W.
Bartlett, Miss Harriet Brown, Miss
Marion Warren, j. q. Johnson, Walter
Wheaton.
Putnam patriot., 1912-12-20
CITY COurt...FuIIer Judge

After drunk had paid "A fine and
departed Monday morning Henry Du-
bois plead not guilty to breach OF the
peace, The state attempted TO prove
that defendant went upstairs to an
other tenants quarters and upbraided
the woman of the house about her
chiIdrenis behavior. That he talked
loud, swung his arms, and threatened
TO have the police called in and the
children sent to reform school. That
this SO frightened the woman, who
was in delicate health, that she was
put under doctors care. Judgment
was not rendered and the case con-
tinued two weeks.
Putnam patriot., 1912-12-20
ANNOUNC

According to law passed by con.
gress that has just gone into effect
all notices of suppers sales, enter
tainments, ETC., must be marked
aadv." Hereafter charge of ten cents
A line will be made for all notices of
this kind where an admission fee is
charged or the affair is given fer the
purpose of making money
We will continue to publish notices
of religious, society or other meetings
where there is no charge of admis-
sion as items of news as heretofore.
PUTNAM PATRIOT.
Putnam patriot., 1912-12-20
81. Philip's Church

Saturday, Dec. 2lst, ST. Thomas
Day, the Holy Communion will be
celebrated at 8 a. m.
Wednesday, Friday and Saturday Of
this week are Ember days, for special
prayer for those to be ordained clergy
men.
Services Friday ut 7.3J and Sunday
At 8, 1890 and 7. with Sunday school
at noon.
Putnam patriot., 1912-12-20

The New Haven road is planning
TO tissue passes TO clerks according TO
years OF service. The distance covered
varying by period OF employment. Five
years between work and home, be-
tween and 10 over western division
where employed, between 10 and 20
over entire system, over 20 pass for
self and wife.
Putnam patriot., 1912-12-20
81. Mary's Church

On Christmas day services and mu-
sic will be as follows:
9.l6 Mass--Mass In ID by LeHaehe.
OfIertory, Tollite Hostir.
1915 Mass--Gregorian Mass OF the
Angels. Ofierlory, Adeste Fideiis.
Up. m. Gregorian Vespers.
Putnam patriot., 1912-12-20

Miss Marion Hines, daughter OF
Eugene Hines and wife, Grove street,
is in Pinehurst, n. C., and will later
90 to Florida. She will not return
north until spring.
IT. A. Engelbach has removed his
family to this city from Woonsocket.
His grandmother, Mrs. >. F. Haradon,
will make her home with him.
Putnam patriot., 1912-12-20

The salvation Army workers have
their kettle on for Xmas In front Of
Shaw's Jewelry store 10 receive money
for their Xmas dinner for the poor of
Putnam. They expect to feed 20s pee-
pie and give tree TO 100 children. The
officers will be thankful for any dona-
tions received. Anyone wishing 10
send donations or any thing for the
dinner can send TO Captain Bertha
Plat, Canal street.
Tine baskets will contain roast Of
meat, potatoes, efanbernes, squash,
turnip, carrots, pumpkin, bread, but
ter, tea, sugar, and pie, To be given ous
on Xmas morning nj 10 O'Clock from
the Army hall on Canal street.
The Xmas tree will be on New
Years eve followed by watch night
meeting There will be speaking and
singing by some Of the children. The
tree will have present on II for every
child, and icandy, nuts, oranges, and
apples.
Don't forget the kettle. Help the
Army feed the poor.
~ -. Ill f&. rrMn =
Putnam patriot., 1912-12-20
Advent Christian Church Notes

Sunday Services, morning service
at 1890.
Sunday school at 100 m.
Evening service Mt TOO
Prayer meeting Thursday evening at
40.
The Pastors subject Sunday morn
ing will be arhe First Christmas SER
mon.n
Putnam patriot., 1912-12-20

OF value 10 everyone ell the year
round, the ideal Christmas git y -
telephone. aov
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-01-07
AN OFFENDER POST MORTEM

SENATOR CLAPP Of Minnesota told
- story to show that what the Great West
lacked in history it made up in the prompt
acceptance of new precedents. The story
has to do with little town on the MISSISSIPPI
pi, where a recorder performs all the func
tons of local government and where peace
is preserved by single marshal.
The marshal one morning found floating
down the river the body of a man, and,
much excited at the break in his official
monotony, he pulled the body ashore and
searched it. There was nothing by which
to identify the dead man; but in his pockets
were found revolver and twelve dollars
and forty-six cents in change. This prop
erty the marshal took to the recorders
courtroom and then the trouble began.
The recorder held that it was perfectly
proper for the town authorities to appropri-
ate the revolver as dangerous weapon; but
what to do with the twelve dollars and forty
six cents was a puzzle. There seemed no
chance of returning 1T to the dead mans
relatives, while his practical mind revolted
at the thought of burying the cash with the
deceased. Besides, such course would con-
fuse the public accounts, which it was his
duty to audit.
At last an idea struck him, and he di-
rected the marshal to bring against the corpse
charge of carrying concealed weapons.
This the marshal promptly did, testifying
as to the circumstances under which he had
made the arrest.
"If there are no other witnesses, said the
recorder solemnly, "the court will give SEN
tence.'
There were no witnesses.
"The defendant" said the court, "is
hereby found guilty and is directed to pay
a fine of twelve dollars and forty-six cents. !"
The marshal at once deposited the dead
mans total wealth on the recorders desk
and, with an expression of relief on his face,
that official directed the funeral arrange
ments to proceed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-01-07

down, having wormed her way through the
foes, and Nome marched out upon the shore
ice in body.
Tune and Harry went with the others,
hand in hand, and the man walked as if he
were marching to the gallows; but it was
not the P. G. steamer, after all: it was the
whaler Jeanne. The fleet was in the offing,
however, 50 she reported, and would be IN
within another twenty-four hours, if the
pack kept drifting.
"Poor little Iunc. | wish it were over for
YOUR sake!" and she nodded YEARLY.
pUT as they neared the shore again they
- heard rumors of strange doings in their
absence. There bad been daring daylight
holdup at the Miners Rest. Six masked
men had taken advantage of the exodus to
enter and clean out the place at the point of
the gun, and now Sammy Sternberg was
poisoning the air with his complaints.
Details came flying faster as they trudged
up into Front-st, and Doc Whiting paused
to say:
"That's the nerviest thing yet, eh, Harry?'
"Was anybody hurtos
mo damage done except to Sammy's
feelings
aThev surely didn't get much money!"
ooh no! Their total cleanup wasn't a
hundred dollars; but they logged off Sam
my's books
June felt herself falling, and grasped
weakly at her lovers arm, for she saw it all.
"Come" she said, and dragged him up to
her own cabin, then on to the Wag-boys'
door. They were all there, sprawled about
and smoking.
"You did this" she said shakingly. "You
did it for mel
"Did WHAT" they asked in chorus, looking
at her blankly.
"Oh, we know said Harry Hope. "You We
given me a chance-and I'll make good.
His own voice sounded strange in his ears
There was an instants awkward pause,
and then the Scrap Iron Kid said simply,
"You d better!" and the others nodded.
L1ewellyn spoke up, saying, freddy is our
regular chef; but I'd like to have you see me
cook goose" Then he drew from his inside
pocket what seemed to be a leaf torn from a
ledger, and. unfolding it, he struck match,
then lighted it.
Il suppose l ought to be a man and face
the music" Hope managed to stutter; but
I'm going to cheat the ends of justice for
June's sake. I'm much obliged to you"
When they had gone off, hand in hand
the Scrap Iron Kid nodded approvingly to
George, saying, "That was sure some cookin
you did, Pal, and Llewellyn answered,
ayes, l cooked your goose, and mine; but
she'll be happy, anyhow.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1912-12-01

for light harness purposes In all the
horse marts Of the civilized globe.
Peter the Great who, next to McKIn-
ney, has risen to greatness Of a sire OF
extreme speed without the aid OF the
blood Of EiectIoneer or George Wilkes.
In this respect Peter the Great Is EN-
phaticaIly in class by himseR. as the
saying goes. His sire. Pilot Medium,
was a son of Happy Medium ana Tackey,
by Pilot. jr., H. who in turn was by
Pacing Pilot" breeding unknown. Hap
Ply Medium was q son of Hambletonia 10,
and his dam. noted race mare in the
late '59s, traced paternally 70 Bishops
Hambletonian, son OF Imported Mes
senger.
Peter the Greats dam descends pater-
nally from Goldsmith's Volunteer, a son
OF Hambletonian 10. Farther back, on
his dams side, Ii some unknown blood
that was .fase at the pace. Pilot Ne
dunn was never developed because he
was cripple from early colthood- His
dam. Tackey. was a fairly colthood. His
com Forbes. of Boston. soon after he
won the three-year-old futtirity stakes at
Lexington, Peter the Great was taken
to the Forbes farm at Ponkafog, Mass.
where he was the stable companion OF
Bingen and Arion. He had less oppor-
tunities than they; but, taken to Ken
lucky, he has proved himself to be one
Of the most remarkable sires that has
ever stood for public service.
On Thursday. at the Old Glory sale.
the Bingens and Axworthys cut Ice. Sem
ator Bailey of Texas paid 1890 for Guy
Axworthy. 2.oS 81: William Scott, Of New
Yord, paid 1870 for Eva Tanguay. 200 -;
A. B. Hastings Of Boston. paid 5000 for
Echo Todd 2:26 IL; Todd's Echo "a went
to Abe johnson, OF Brockton, Mass, for
s., 400; Canadian bidder carried on Won
Voyage. 2:0s. for $500; Dave Halle.
2.O6 "a, was carried on by an Austrian
bidder for g. COO and Brace Girdle. 2.04 "a.
was sold for export for the sum OF 8. 500.
Gay Anderson. 2.o6 81. a descendant Of
Alcyone. sold for S7.7oo, and goes into
the stable OF 'Tongshot" Cox, of New
Hampshire.
+. One Of the gems OF the sale goes TO
Dromore Farm, ST. Clair, Mich, owned
by George w Moore, of Detroit. She IS
yearling called Young Sweet Marie.
by Bingen. 2:oe IA, dam, the noted Sweet
Marie, 2;o2. This little miss cost Mr.
Moore 5000 William Bradley. former
owner OF Bingen. sold on Thursday seven
head, mostly the get Of Bingen. for
total of SO. IS, an average upward Of
s. 900 per head James Hanley, OF Provi-
dence, r. l.. paid $500 for the three
year-oId stallion Peter Scott. That good
race mare. Chatty Direct. went TO Wal
nut Hall Farm for se,40O. while Ayona
Mckinney. 2.os 81 brought $500, and
goes to Russia The general average
throughout Thursday was over 800 per
head. Up to the date OF this writing. N.
F. Turner'S Guyman had not been pub
licIy sold.