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Putnam patriot., 1912-02-23
Soldiers' Monument Assured
Contract Awarded. To Cost $500

The Love Marble Works of Webster, Putnam, and Danielson, have been awarded the contract to erect soldiers monument in Putnam, the contract price being S2,500. The monument will be,of Barre Granite surmounted by a United States standard bronze figure "Parade RestN, will be 20 feet high and 7x7 at the base. The sides will be paneled and appropriate in- scriptions will be placed thereon. It will be erected on ,the triangular plot of land owned by the city at the cor ner of Grove and Ring streets. Work will begin very shortly and it is ex- pected to have all in readiness for a suit able dedication on memorial day.
 The money to purchase this beauti' fuI memorial to the dead soldiers has been raised by the untiring efforts of the ladies of the Woman's Relief Corps, who have solicited funds, held sales given various entertainments and used various other means to add dol lar to dollar to the monument fund until at last their efforts have been crowned with success. They have worked hard to carry out the big un- dertaking they began some years ago and it must be gratifying indeed to them that they work is finished. The public are greatly indebted to these public spirited women whose work will beautify part of the city and give to it, as a whole, amonument long desired, and one in which all will take a just pride.
Putnam patriot., 1912-02-23
Lenten Regulations

A circular letter from Bishop Milan, regarding the observance of Lent, was read in all of the churches of the dio- cese Sunday and was as follows: Episcopal Residence, Hartford, Conn.,,
 Feb. IA, 1912.
 Rev. Dear Sir: The Lenten regula- tions may be summarized as follows:
 l. The sick and all who are in deli cate health are not bound to either fast or abstain.
 ,. The aged and those under 2l years of age are not bound to fast, but must abstain on abstinence days.
 3. The abstinence days for the labor ing class and all members of the house. hold of laborers are Friday, Ash We'd nesday, and Wednesday and Saturday of Holy Week.
 1. The abstinence days for all others are the Wednesdays and Fridays, and the second and last Saturday of Lent. ,. All who are engaged in an ex- hausting occupation are not restricted in the number of meals and may eat meat at any meal except on abstinence days.
 6. Those who keep the fast are per- mitted 10 take only one full meal a day. In the morning, however, they may take cup of tea, coffee or ehoco- late with piece of bread. In the auantpn fhaxy ,.,axT faka liobt eallu- ton.
 At this collation. it is lawful to use fish, eggs, cheese, butter and milk, but the quantity of solid food should not exceed ten ounces. Meat is allowed only at the principal meal. This meal may be taken in the evening and the collation. at noon.
 On Sundays there is no restriction in the use of meat, but both meat and fish cannot be eaten together at the same meal on any day in Lent.
 The faithful should remember that they enjoy the above dispensations by special indult of the holy see, as the general flaw of the church requires fasting and abstinence on every day of Lent. The mitigation of the laws of fasting and abstinence, however, should make them redouble their ef- forts to obtain the mercy of God by other means. Self-examination, regret for, shortcomings, the correction of evil habits and more time given to prayer and pious readings should be the exer- ciscs of this spiritual breaking spell. They should also choose some form of penance which, while not endangering bodily health, will make them spirit ually stronger.
 One form of penance already prac- tised by great number k most coni- mendabIe, that is, the abstinence from intoxicating drink. In granting the dispensation to the labofing classes, the holy father mentions as a substitute for abstinence from meat the abstain ing from intoxicating drink. No one is ignorant that the appetite for sumu- lants. if unrestrained, frequently ex- ceeds the bounds of reason, and is the mother of many vices in the individu- al, the cause of much misery in the family, and fruitful source of scandal.
 JOHN J. MILAN.
Putnam patriot., 1912-02-23
Serlously injured by Fall

Earl Gahan, the l2-year-old son of Mir. and Mrs. John Gahan, Elm street, is in a critical condition due to fall while skating in the yard of his par ents' home last Friday afternoon. He fell striking his mead and was render ed unconscious. Those who first came to his assistance thought him dead. Doctors were hurridly summoned and worked over him for some time before he showed signs Of life. He then had several spasms. It will be some weeks before he will be about again.
Putnam patriot., 1912-02-23

Csrgin Orchestra Furnish Music. ie5
 Couples in Line
 Just a little better than any previous year, was the t2th Annual Concert and Ball of the Putnam Fire Depart ment held in Union hall Monday evening. IL was a fitting close to a lively pre.Ienten season and will re- main in the minds of those attending as one Of the best times they have had since the New Year was ushered in. The weather conditions were perfect and there was nothing to mar the evenings festivities.
 The hall was prettily decorated by The American Decorating Company of South Birmingham, Mass, the color scheme being red and white with n tinge of Nile green. From the ceiling were strung banners of the National colors and stars on blue background. The side walls were in red and white and border of green, interspersed with American flags. Appropriate pictures were hung on the north and south walls. The stage was especially well done. The front was draped in colors to match the sides and an edg- ing of hemlock boughs from which peeped many small electric bulbs set off banner bearing the following in- scription:
 Welcome To
 Our Annual Ball This was in silver letters on back ground of red. Over the orchestra the old moon looked down over the gay scene, and "P. r. D. - was outlined In electric lights of red and white.
 From s to 8 o'clock the Cargill or chestra, E. F. Irving leader, rendered the following program which was re- ceived with applause:
 March--The High Roller
 Overture-From Dawn to Twilight La Fiancee-Valso Lente
 smyrna Serenade Lenore--Waltzes
 March--Nayal Parade
 Frank k. Murray, prompter, then took charge and called for the forma- tion of the grand march. The march was led by Assistant Chief E. K, Smith and wife with Second Assistant Alphonse Boucier and daughter second in line, l2s couples taking part Dancing followed and continued unti l the early morning hours. There was an intermission about midnight and the ladies of the w. R c. served luncheon in the selectmen's room. The pretty ball room, prettily.gown' ed ladies, uniformed firemen and ex- cellent music made scene of life and gaiety. Many came from the sur rounding towns and visiting firemen were served refreshments at fire head quarters. Special trolley cars took many of the visitors home at late hour.
 The ball was in charge of the follow ing committees:
Putnam patriot., 1912-02-23
FLOOR DIRECTOR
Mardi Gras Entertalnment

The St. Jean Baptiste society held Mardi Gras entertainment in their hall on Providence street, Tuesday evening. The hall was crowded and the affair great social and financial success.
 The President, Dr. Omer LaRue, presided and announced the various numbers on the program. Music and recitation were interspered and each was received with prolonged applause by deli yhted audience. The varied numbers denoted much talent on the part of the participants.
 The rest of the evening was spent in social enjoyment. Sandwiches, coffee and ice cream was served during the evening. The affair was thoroughly enjoyed by all. Cargill orchestra, k. E. Irving, leader, furnished excellent music.
 A letter of regret was read from Go vernon Pothier of Rhode Island, who was unable to be present on account of another previous engagement. He expressed the hope to come to Putnam at some later day.
 PROGRAM Overture, Cargill Orchestra Song, Mrs. kuius Lapaiine
 Piano Accompaniment by
 Mrs. Ghas. Mahen Duo, Milda Guerin
 Miss Louise Guerin Solo. Miss Bernedette Robida Piano Duo,
 Misses Germaine and Florida lIiobida Gornet Solo, Miss Arehange Dnrocher Recitation, Miss Alice Benoit Opera Singing,
 Misses Aldea and Florida Robida Duo, Miss Guefin Comic Song,
 Geo. Levesque and Frank Bisailion
 Miss Mary Griffin is spending a week in Boston. Miss Smith, teacher in the Israel Putnam school, has resumed her du- ties after weeks absence on account i Of illness.
 .-Edwafd Benoit of this city was married in Dsyville to iisose Bousquet Of Atsawaugan. They ewili reside in { Putnam.
Putnam patriot., 1912-02-23
Resolutions

A, meeting Of the trustees Of the Putnam Savings Bank, held Monday, February 18th, the following resolu- ssons were adopted:
 WHEREAS. We announce with deep regret the death of our esteemed ass oeiate, Charles r. Grosvenor, Vice. President of Putnam savings Bank since 1898.
 Resolved, That in his death we lose the influence of one deeply interested in the prosperity and integrity of tnis Bank.
 Resolved, That we shall miss hly genial, story telling disposition, com- bined with a serious desire to ne uu-l remitring in aid and assistance fo m Bank.
 rsthv to the widow and fnmiiy o& 4[& sesociate. enter our apprec1a&ion manly vlstues upoa cur seooro \ copv so tho widow and have ou tg15 bnaS 5flntsd h the loeal papsss. 1
Putnam patriot., 1912-02-23

MI. and Mrs. Adam Sawyer of Westerly, R. l., have announced the marriage of their daughter Harriett Agnes to Marvin K. Toursellotte IT,, of Putcam.
Arizona republican., 1912-07-03

Try a Republican Want Ad for results,
Arizona republican., 1912-07-03
NOT EASY ID GET
 REQUIRED SIGNATURES
ProbabiIiy of Failure of Some of the
 Initiative Petitions

There is considerable doubt whether some of the most talked of initiative petitions which are now being circu- lated with the object of having them signed by the required 15 per cent of the voters to entitIe them a places on the election ballots next fall will have received d sufficient number of sign CTS within the constitutional time to make them available for that election Among his number may be mentioned the equal suffrage petition and the pc tition recently started by Senator Kin ney which has for its object he pro- visions OI the SO-called Kinney bill. which was introduced in the first legiS- lature but failed to pass that body
 It is recessary under the law that the required number of signatures be obtained and the petitions be on file in the office of the secretary of state not later than July :. Of course it is possible that many petitions have not yet been sent in, but those now on file contain only q fraction of the required number of signatures.
Arizona republican., 1912-07-03
ONE MORE CANDIDATE
 FOR THE PRESIDENCY
Joe MuIhatton the Perennial Standa rc Bearer of the Drummers'
 Party

Though the democratic convention is over after a long and tumultuous ses- sion the whole matter has not yet been settled for there is at least one more national convention to be held, that of the Commercial Travellers Party of the United States of which The Republican has been appraised by the following letter and hope is held out that the baby state may supply the next occupant of the White House:
 Kelvin. AriZ., June 29. Special to the Arizona Republican. I hereby offer myself as a candidate for the nomination for president of the United States subject to the de- cision of the convention of the Com mercial Travellers of the United States party to be held at Louisville, Ky. July 15 I had the honor of being the candidate of this glorious party for the presidency of the struggle of 1884 when other eminent but less worthy candidates were Stephen Grover Cleveland. James G. Blaine, Belva Lockwood St. John. Benjamin F. Butler and Col. Ellsworth. I was as successful as any of the above named candidates except Mir. Cleve- land concerning the validity of whose election there has always been more or less doubt. l was regularly nomin- ated by the Commercial Travellers or drummers' party that year and now again. I very humbly and mOdestly seek the nomination for the highest office within the gift of the American people.
 i l promise if nominated and elected that some great and needed reforms will be brought about. They are too numerous to mention in this brief and : formal announcement of my candidacy but it is generally conceded that they are needed
 /! I will be the first and only available candidate for president from Arizona which has been so recently admitted to statehood. I enter upon this con- test with a full knowledge of the sac rfice which it will entail upon me for I am very busy as l have been for the last eighteen years with mining mat ] ters in the vicinity of Dagger Wells where I hid from the world, Git was a 1 love affair."
 1 Yet for the good of my country in whose service I have never faltered I am willing to sacrifice the pleasures 1 of my hermit life and hencefOrth de vote my energies and talents to the 1 uplifting of my fellow beings and save 1 them from the rapacious grasp of the Roosevelt or Taft gang of plunderers. Yours truly. JOSEPH MULHATTON.
Arizona republican., 1912-07-03
pROTEsTANTs SAY
 II IS MEQU|TABLE
Tax Commissions Scheme of Levying
 the Burden

Represe natives of the various rail road and mining interests of the state have been in attendance for the past two days at the meetings of the state board of equalization for the purpose of protesting against the scheme of taxation which the state tax commits sion has inaugurated It is claimed by several Of the business interests of the state that the plan is unjust and in- equitable and that if enforced it will work a 1ardship to their business.
 The tax commission however, accord ing to ali statements thus far made, is convinced that its plan is an eminentiy just one and tha many of he larger interests have heretofore escaped pay ing their just proportion of taxes. The assessors generally have gone forward with their instructions and the result has been | large increase in the assess ed valuations of property which applies to many of the smaller business in- terests as well as to the larger ones. The outcome of the present situation will be awaited with interest by every body as property owners generally are watching to see whether the commits sion will stick to it's original intention to requ!ra fifty per cent valuation all along the line.
Arizona republican., 1912-07-03
ROUGH PLACES 10
 BE MADE SMOOTH
6.-A. Company Will Gladden. Hearts of
 Joy Riders

The familiar bumpety- bump of the buzz wagon, which has come to be a regular feature of automobile driving since the work of street paving began, is to be eliminated. at least in part The Barber Asphalt people have prom ised to smooth out the unpaved sec tionS of the downtown streets.
 In several sections of the city cer- tain property owners have declined to enter into a contract to have the streets paved in front of their property; and where these breaks occur the driveway is generally in a very rough condition. The attention of the paving company has been called to the matter and the management has promised to smooth out the worst of he bumps and con struct approaches to the paving. In this way the owners of the chug wag- ons will find driving in the downtown sections much more enjoyable than 1t has been in the past several weeks.
 But all this difficulty will be eventu- ally eliminated One of the bills passed at the special session of the legislature gives to all cities in the class to which Phoenix belongs authority to require that these broken sections be paved: and there is no doubt the council will avail itself of his authority at the ear Hest opportunity.
Arizona republican., 1912-07-03
SKULL FRACTURED
 BY HORSES KICK
Charles Acker Sustsins Most Serious
 Injury

Charles Acker. who lives on the Harvey ranch. four and half miles north of Phoenix on the Black Canyon road. narrowly escaped death Monday night when q horse he was riding threw him and kicked him on the head The hoof of the animal struck him on top of the head but with a somewhat glancing blow. badly tear ing the scalp and fracturing the skull in half moon shape conforming to the hoof
 Dr. F. H. RedeWil was summoned and immediately performed the opera : tion of trephning. removing several pieces of bone. Yesterday morning Acker was rational having recovered nicely from the operation, and was suffering no fever.
 The only danger that now seems to finger against his early recovery Is the possibility of infection. If indi cations of it do not appear in two or three days. there is little doubt but that Acker will be rapidly restored to good health.
Arizona republican., 1912-07-03

Pretty Dresses made of Linene Ba- tiste and Percales. Neatly made and trimmed in the newest ways These dresses sold regularly up to $50
Arizona republican., 1912-07-03
THE DIGNITY OF A FREE PRESS

In one cf his speechmakng tours At torney-Geeral Wickersham stopped in small Western city, and in the course of his stay. was standing on the street corner .ajking to lawyer There walked past the couple a man who Wore
Arizona republican., 1912-07-03

the bandages anu bruises which in,li- cate the activity of the huma fist.
 "MY." exclaimed Wickersham. That fellows Leen beaten up"
 Yes, said the lawyer, without con- cern. Hes the editor of scandalous paper that's printed here. He writes stuff abusing prominent men and Mo-
Arizona republican., 1912-07-03

men,
 Who beat him up?" asked Wicker sham, greatly interested
 oh, i yjon't know" replied the other. His paper comes out every Tuesday evening. and he looks that way every Wednesday morning. - The Popular MagaZtaa
Arizona republican., 1912-07-03
FREE MUSIC

Clip out three of the following coupons and fill III and take to the REDEWILL MUSIC CO.,, 224 West Washington Street, Phoenix, Cor malD together with five cents to pay cost of handling and get one copy of either of the following late popular songs. There no strings to the proposition. Simply cut out three coupons from the Arizona Republican of any three consecutive numbers and these together with five cents will entle you to either one of these beautiful songs, regular price 5Oc per copy.
Arizona republican., 1912-07-03
NOTICE I. o. o. F. AND REREkAHs

You are requested to be at I. O. o. F. hall this Wednesday evening at 8 o'clock D. m Open meeting and re- treatments.
 1t By Order of Committee
Arizona republican., 1912-07-03

Hire a little salesman at The Re- publican office. A Want Ad will see more customers than you can.
Bisbee daily review. [volume] (Bisbee, Ariz.) 1901-1971, 1912-07-09

were also advantages: the climate
was hot but there were watering
places in the hills; work was arduous
but servants were plentiful. When
he called for volunteers not a one
responded. At another time a mis-
sionary from the Congo visited the
college and appealed for workers TO
go to the Congo country. He told them
that men were dying out there and
others were needed to take their
places and he told Of the hardships
that the volunteer must endure. He
got the volunteers wnere the other
man failed"
1t is the same way in the Chris
ion life" the minister declared. zone
can not lead the life expected of us
by our Lord and compromise. It is
a hard narrow path that leads TO ey-
erlasting life, but it is easy to 90
the other way. Il Is a mans job 10
lead the Christian life. job to chal.
lenge the best that Is IN man.
The minister warned his little au-
dience against the temptations OF the
primrose path that plead N dulcet
voice and which are CARRIED in the
raiment of sinful summer pleasures,
and in his prayer asked that the
members of his flock be divineiy
strengthened to keep the straight and
narrow path while on their vacation
Iaunts. The sermon was simple and
direct and dealt with an everyday
topic which becomes more pertinent
as the thermometer goes up. illustrat.
cd by the small but attentive congre.
cation attending the service.
'Acquit We like men" was the oft.
recurring refrain of the simple APP
peal.
Bisbee daily review. [volume] (Bisbee, Ariz.) 1901-1971, 1912-07-09

Lyndon, Ky. 81 have been taking
Lydia Z. Pinkham Vegetable Compound
for headaches. neuralgia pains, backache,
nervousness and p general run down con
dition of the system, and am entirely re-
lieved of these troubles. recommend
your remedies 70 my friends and give
you permission to publish what write. /"
Mrs. H. Won RoDEN, Lyndon, Ky.
When woman ike Mrs. Won Roden
is generous enough to write such let
tar as the above for publication, she
should at least be given credit for a
sincere desire TO help other suffering
women.
II You want special advice write TO
Lydia L. Pinkham Medicine Go. conf
dentiaD Lynn, Mass. Your letter will
be opeued, read and answered by a
woman aud held in strict confidence,
Bisbee daily review. [volume] (Bisbee, Ariz.) 1901-1971, 1912-07-09
WelcFl's Last Wish See
Again Hills of Bisbee
Pioneer Miner iii with tuberculosis Requests That He
Be Moved from Douglas Hospital to Scene of Early
Day IabOrs in This City.

Pat Welch, we'll known miner and
old timer, was brought to Bisbee Sat-
urday afternoon from Douglis, where
he had been in the county hospital
for several weeks, The pathetic cir
of Welchs return to Bis
bee are told in the following, from the
Douglas Dispatch Of Sunday:
One of the most touching sights
witnessed at the local depot for many
weeks was the departure of Pat
Welch, q Bisbee miner, almost at
deaths door from tuberculosis and
by his own request being taken 10
the home of his sister Mrs. Henry
,Shuck OF Bisbee, 10 die. II Is thought
that the end cannot be delayed many
days.
WEIGH had been employed in the
mines at Bisbee for a number Of
years and is well known there. While
Bisbee daily review. [volume] (Bisbee, Ariz.) 1901-1971, 1912-07-09
OLD SOILS LURE ORA WIS
MANY FROM NARROW PATH
Rev. Fry Warns Congregation Against Hot Weather
Temptations That Dull the Conscience to Christian
Duty Acquit Ye Like Men Text

Sunday evening. probably the hot
test of the present summer, the Rev
erend ]. Z. Fry. at the Presbyterian
church. warned his hearers against
the temptations of the primrose path
of summer time. declaring that tempt
alton is far more beguiling in sum
mer than in winter. He did not go
into the psychological phase of this
human phenomenon but laid il to the
hot weather, the heat causing a gem
eral laxity all along the line OF con-
duct.
The minister took his text from the
biblical account of the battle between
the tribes of Israel and their enem.
les. Israel had grown lax in its wor-
ship of Jehovah and this laxity was
felt in the weakening of its fighting
strength so that when its enemies
came down upon them with the cry,
"Acquit ye like men, Israel was
routed
Some men have an idea that re-
ligion is something for women and
children and ii has not been so long
ago that Sunday school was consid-
cred by men as something with which
they had nothing whatever to do. But
living the Christian life is a mans
job II is not very hard to live a life
that will come up to the average IN
Bisbee. but, that is not all that the
Lord expects of us. He is the exam
pie of a full grown man. of perfec-
ton, and to follow this example will
require all that is best in all of US
for il is a mans Job"
"A Missionary visiting an English
college once appealed to the students
for volunteers to go TO India. He
told them that there were disadyan-
tages in the work. but that there
Bisbee daily review. [volume] (Bisbee, Ariz.) 1901-1971, 1912-07-09

be has been ailing for some time. his
trouble did not develop into tuber-
culOsis until few weeks ago, when
his condition became serious. lie
was brought TO the county hospital
about a month ago for treatment
but in spite of everything that could
be done for him his decline was
rapid
Upon being informed by Dr. +. W.
Randall that the end was near, the
miner had but one wish. This was
to die among the hills in which ne
had worked and in the town in which
his beloved sister lived Mrs Shuck
came here from Bisbee yesterday to
accompany her brother. He was
taken from mere on cot in the bag
gage car. his sister obtaining permits
sion to ride with him and give him
attention en- route.