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Putnam patriot., 1912-10-18

so that no curious eye might discover that she was alone.
 Hours passed She tried to read. but the printed words held no mean iHg for her She opened the piano, but the sound of the instrument only intensified the stiffness.
 The clock in the corner chimed ten and still there was no cessation of the rain nor of the flashing wind
 Nancy thought of her father down in the close, hot city, and she knew he was counting the days till Fri day when he would run up 10 the lodge for his weeks stay, Every other week simon Mead spent up here in the mountains. There was usually jelly party of young peo- ple here. toe, chaperoned by Mrs. aead. but now she had gone to the city with her husband and Mrs. Carruthers and Nancy Mead had been left alone for a few days.
 q don't care how intoxicated they are if they will only come" declared Nancy fer the tenth time, as she listened in vain for the sound of re- turning wheels T simply can't stay here alone all night
 The clock struck II. and almost as if fl had been waiting for that hour there followed the sound of a human voice outside, mans voice calling for help
 Nancy shuddered Perhaps it was the Films coming home. She tip toed up the stairs that ran Co the half story under the caves and pushed aside "a small easement window The rain fell on her hair and face. but the night air felt cool and refreshing. There was no sound of wheels. but again came the mans voice.
 Bungalow, ahoy! Help"
 It was not the rich brogue of Tim othy Finn. nor was 1t the voice of a baekswoodsman that called
 Nancy hardened to it's call. shud- dering at its growing feeblouess. not daring to go forth in answer to 1t. for she had from child been afraid of the night with it's thousand terrors. and this forest was maze to her after sunset
 The voice sounded again; 1t was from the lake. Some man had met with an accident. and perhaps might die unless she could go to his aid,
 Then the voice became silent and Nancy uttered little sob and dashed down the stairs to the coat closet. She wrapped herself in large ulster belonging to her father and let her. jeff out into the dripping night.
 She called once timidly, and ths wayfarer heard her and answered with a note of hope In his voice.
 Nancy made her way toward the lake. now and then pumping into trees or stumbling over roots, for in the pitch darkness she could not sec 8 hands breadth before her.
 "Herei" said the voice close at band. and Nancy foundered through the wet leaves until she touched something alive. Suppressing de- sire to scream. she asked brayely:
 What is the matter9"
 ''I believe I've broken my leg-Iye been lying hore for several hours. I eaw the lies's of the bungalow. bus tx nsos sa ani..t there l was afraid
Putnam patriot., 1912-10-18
KNEW METHODS OF ARMOUR
As New Empoye, Charlie Tole Made Himself Solid With the Ec-
 centric Boss.

When Charlie Tale went to work for the Armours in Chicago, he learned that it was the habit of Phil ip a-aour to get down to his desk every morning at half past 6 o'clock. A month after Tole took his job. Phil- ip returned 10 town. and the following morning Charlie was at his desk at 6:50 for the first time in his life.
 Mr Armour walked in at 6:33, pinched himself 10 see if he was awake, and then stared al Tole. Char He went on with his arduous labors.
 "ffow lorg have you been working hera?" asked the magnate.
 "Oh. about month" replied Char lie carelessly.
 Do you get down 10 work at this lime every morning." continued Ar maar. immensely pleased
 T do' said Charlie, when you're in town"
 This brutal frankness made hit with Armour, HHd always after that Tole was one Of hls favorites.
 When Christmas came he called Charlie into his office, produced handsome gold watch and chain, handed 1t to Tole. and said gracious ly;
 You have rendered valuable serv- i've to this business, and l think 1t 6eeerves recognition. I give you this as sign of my appreciation.
 Tole took the watch. examined it appreeiatiYely, and then grayely hand ed it back.
 No he said slowly, I'm sorry. but can't accept that. Mir. Armour"
 Why not?" asked the big man. in ana aZement.
 Because" explained Tole. I've been informed that. if you ever give a man present. you never raise his lary."-Popular Magazine.
Putnam patriot., 1912-10-18

t vas deserted. IT you can call one or fhe men he right help me inside" t was pleasant, refined voice with nete Of arshority
 q will help you in." said Nancy fir y. a1d ste bent down 10 assist him.
 He was a big man, and heavy and whatever aeery 1t cost hi-n 10 crawl over the huadred yards that led to the bungalow no one but himself ever knew. Nancy went beside him, helping him over the rough pieces and at the front steps supporting him into the house.
 When the door closed behind them be sank forward on the great bear skin rugs eHd tainted away
 Nancy quite forgot to be afraid.
 With an unconscious stranger upon her hands. she thought of nothing else. She ran from medicine closet 10 pantry and thence 10 the stove. where she heated a kettle of water. She made him as comfortable as pos sIble on the soft skins on the floor, propped his head with pillows. re- stored him with stimulants and then sat down and looked at him.
 He was Youngish man. perhaps in hls early forties. handsome. and ey1- 1ently well-dressed in spite of the mud that he had accumulated since his fall
 T am sorry that I cannot send for a doeter juet yet" she murmured shyly T hope you are not suffering much pain.
 Thank yo4=a little twinee now and then He winced as he spoke. You wouldn't have to go far 10 find a doctor te=nteht-Im Dr. Miibank. Che only physician within fifteen mHeet"
 "oh. I've heard of you," murmured Nancy
 lie nodded q was on my way 10 fbe Dexter p1ace-they sent for mo and had 10 leave my horse back there ln the woods and walk. I fell over Il root and am quite sure I've broken my log When your men get around l believe I can direct taen -to-set-it And with tho Last words he drowsed off 10 sleep.
 He slept until the gray dawn pierced the eartained windows with wan light Timothy Finn and his wifo creDt home, shamefaced and peni- tent, and followed Nancy's stern bidding with alacfity Dr. Mnbank awoke 10 blazing fire and such rough medical assistance as the girl and her servants could render.
 Dr MHbank remained at the bunga- low for several weeks as the guest of the Meads, and when he went away. cured it was with the image of Nancy Mead enshrined in his heart
 Nancy had quite lost her tlmidity of the forest at night
 T can never be afraid of it again nor imagine it filed with horrors" she sometimes says. 'for you know I found my hasbard therei"
 And Tim-ey Finn and his wifs take half the credit for this romance to themselves.
 Copyright, 11l2. by Associated Literary
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Putnam patriot., 1912-10-18
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FREE ADVICE
 TO SICK WOMEN
Thousands Have Been Helped By Common Sense
 Suggestions.

Women suffering from any form of fe- male ills are invited to communicate promptly with the woman sprivate corre- spondence department of the Lydia E. Pinkham M edicin e Co.,, Lynn, Mass. Your letter will be opened, read and answered by woman and held in strict confidence. A woman can freely talk of her private illness to woman; thus has been este eblished a confidential core spondenoe which h a S extended over many years and which has never been broken. Never have they published testimonial or used letter without the written consent of the writer, and never has the Company allowed these confiden- tiaI letters to get out of their possession, as the hundreds of thousands of them in their files will attest.
 Out of the vast volume of experience which they have to draw from, it is more than possible that they possess the very knowledge needed in your case. Noth- ing is asked in return except your good will, and their advice has helped thou
Putnam patriot., 1912-10-18
OUT 0F TIE NIGHT
Why Nancy Lost Her Timidity
 of the Forest.
By JEAN oIcKERsoN.

The flames whispered about the foes in tbe great fireplace and out side Of the bungalow the trees lashed 70 and fro in the strong wind. The rain drummed steadily on the roof without one break in the steady doRnpour until Nancy tossed her magazine aside and walked the floor to steady her nerves.
 She was all alone in this little mountain lodge. all about her wag the primeval forest filled with num- berless vague terrors of the night.
 Nancy was afraid. She had been alone since three o'clock that after noon when her guest, Mrs. Carruth- CTS. had suddenly left for home in response 10 a telegram brought through miles of dripping forest by messenger from Bidwell station.
 Timothy Finn, the man of all work. had harnessed the horses to the buck board and taken Mrs Carruthers to fhe station. At the last moment. Timothv's wife, Mary Finn. had climbed in beside her husband, an- nouneing that she had a dozen er-
 
 rands 10 be attended 10 in the village and that shea would be home wlth Tim in time to prepare Miss Naacy's dinner.
 Tn the haste of their departure and the last hurried good-bys From Mrs. carruthers. Nancy did not realize the significance of being left alone in that isolated spot
 When inc sound of the wagon wheels had died away and there re- mained only the rain and the wind and the fire on the hearth she felt sudden pang Of terror at the ioneli- ness
 The Films were addicted 10 drink when opportunity offered and Nancy shaddered as she realized that 1t might be hours before they returned and they might not come home uu= tll morning.
 She had fastened every door and window and had drawn the curtains closely and pinned them at the edges
Putnam patriot., 1912-10-18
Says Chinese Are Heroic.

c. H. Gnu. evidently Chinese stu dent of Columbia university, New York. writes the New York Sun to contradict certain statements that have appeared in newspapers since the Titanic disaster, to the effect that among Chinese in similar circum- stances the rule is men first" Mir. Gnu asserts that the teachings of Con- fueius all favor self-sacrifice, the helping Of others than yourself. Con fucius says that a man who in peril steals his own life instead of dying under duty's call is less than man.
 There is nothing in Confucianism.' . continues Mir. Gnu. "justifyfng any man who saves himself by letting a woman or child lose life.
 The experience in China is that many, many times the noble rule Is followed: Women and children first Sometimes of course the men neglect the higher law, and are severely blam- ed by the people In general if they do."
Putnam patriot., 1912-10-18
Four Slnple Ways to Health.

Keep your physical being in good condition. through (D cheerful and loving and faithful thinking, and (2) very moderate amount of the plain est and most nourishing food thor oughly fleteherized. and (4 plenty of outdoor activity and a moderate amount of full breathing exercises. and (4l plenty of pure water, to be drunk the first thing in the morning the last thing at night, and between meals.-Nautilus
Putnam patriot., 1912-10-18
Safe With Father.

Tn a fearful Thunderstorm one day Baby Ida begged her older sister 10 take her 10 their father in another room Just as they started, there came a blinding flash Of lightning. Sister. said Ida pray God to take care of me until I can get to father. r."-Youth's Companion.
Putnam patriot., 1912-10-18
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Putnam patriot., 1912-10-18

Ata Court of Probate Held at Putnam "A Awithiu and for the district Of Putnam, on the 18th day of September, 1912.
 Present, EDWARD G. WRIGHT. Judge Estate of Franers B stone, .late Of Putnam in said district. deceased.
 arah F. Ross, ENecutrtx.
 ORDERED - That six months from the date hereof be- and the same are hBited and allowed for the creditors 10 bring in their claims against said estate, and the kNecutriN is directed To give public notice to the rrediors Of said estst, 10 bring in their claims within said time sitowtd by posting a copy of this order on the public sign, post nearest the place where the said property situate dwithin the same town and by publishing the same in some news paper having a circulation in sSid Probate Dis strict, and return make 10 to this Court of the notice given.
 Attest.
 EDWARD c. WRIGHT, Judge
Putnam patriot., 1912-10-18
FRANK c. LETTERS. postma,ter

ArA COURT OF PROBATE HOLDEN AT "A rhon pson. within and for the District of 1912,
 Present George s. Crosby, Judge. on motion Of John G. Gronlund of North Gros- yenoriaie Conu. Administrator on the in- tastata estate of sophia NJ. Groulund, late of Thompson within said district, deceased This Court doth decree that six months he allowed and limited for the credl- tors Of said estate 10 exhibit their claims aaainsf the same to the administrator and directs that public notice be given of this order by advertising in a wspaper having eircaia- ton in ss1d ai.utet and by posting copy thereof on the public sign-posi tn said town of Thompson. nesrt st the place where the deceased last dwelt.
 Certified from Record, 4a4i GEORGE :. CROSBY, Judge
Putnam patriot., 1912-10-18
United States District Court
District Of Connecticut

District Of Connecticut In the Matter ot TONY LEO, Alleged Bankrupt.
 In Bankruptcy, No. 29s7.
 ORDER OF NOTICE At Hartford, October B. 1912. Upon the petition of The Good Roads Machinery Comps y, Thomas Ryan, and c. Msrtello, praying that Tony Leo of Thompson, in said District, be declared bankrupt for reasons therein set forth, now pending in said Court; It appearing to and being found by the Court that said Tony Leo is absent from this State and gone to parts unknown and hat personal service cannot be made, IL is thereupon
 ORDERED that notice of the pendeney of said petition be given by publishing this order in the Patriot, a newspaper published in Putnam. once a week for two consecutive weeks.
 By the Court:
 Attest; 4l-42 R. F. CARROLL, Deputy Clerk
Putnam patriot., 1912-10-18
More lnterestinn to Her.

"It's all very we'll for the minister to preach from the text. Remember Lots Wife," said an overworked, dis eouraged matron. but l wish he would now give us an encouraging sermon on the wife's lot"
Putnam patriot., 1912-10-18
FRONT ASD ELM STREET BOX.
RURAL FREE DELIVERY.
Route. Nc. l.2. 3 and 1

k0Ufes NO. I, 2, Anu Rural Carriers leave dally, Sundays and Hoh dsys eNcepted atS.l0a. m return al S.l0 p. m Mailahle matter. weighing I pounds or les sent by Raral Gamers must be prepaid by stamps affixed.
Putnam patriot., 1912-10-18
No Good Thing Is Ever Lost.

Remember that truth, the most i'm portant and encouraging of all truths. Your life may not seem worth while. the sacrifices that you make for oth' CTS may not seem worth while. But no good thing is ever lost. And he who does hls duty contributes for ever to the sum total of that which is good in the universe.
Putnam patriot., 1912-10-18


 nlent, or settling, stringy or milky appearance often indicates an un- healthy condi- ton of the kid neys; too ire queEt desire to pass it or pain in
Putnam patriot., 1912-10-18
Assessors Notice

All persons in the town of Putnam liable 10 pay taxes are hereby notified to return to the Assessors on or before the first day of November, 1912, a written or printed list, properly signed and sworn To, of all taxable property owned by them on the first day of Oe~ teber, 1912. Those failing to make a Iist will be charged a penalty Of 10 per cent additional, according To law. Blanks can be obtHined at the town clerks office or of either of the asses S0rs.
 For the purpose of receiving lists the assessors will be in session in the Council Chamber al the Town Hall October 2lsl 10 November lst inclusive, from 10 q. m. Ia D. m.
 WALTER <. CARPENTER,
 ALLEN W. BOWEN,
 HECTOR DU'NERT,
 ASSPSSOrS
Putnam patriot., 1912-10-18

sands. Surely any woman, rich or poor, should be glad to ta k e advantage of this generous offer of assistance. Ad- dress Lydia [ Pink ham Medicine Co.,,
 Confidential Lynn,
Putnam patriot., 1912-10-18

Every woman ought to have Lydia E. Pinkham's SO-page Text Book. It is not book for general distribution, as it is too expensive. 1t is free and only obtainable by mail. Write for it today.
Putnam patriot., 1912-10-18

A Court Of Probate holden at Putnam "A within and for the district of Putnam on the srd day of Oct. A. D.. 1912.
 Present, Edward q. Wright, Jndge Estate of Eugene A. Nheriock, late Uf Futnam in said district de eased. SilaS NJ. Wheeoek and Ellen Wheelock, Executors.
 Ordered that six months from the date hereof be. and the same are limited and allowed for the creditors to bring in their claims against said estate. and the Exc cutors are directed tO give pubhc notice It The creditors of said estate 10 bring Tn their claims within said time alo V ed by posting copy Of this order on the public sign post nearest the place where the deceased last dwelt, within the same Town, and by publishing the same th umeSin some news spaper having . ing circulation n said probate district and return make 10 this c0urtof the notice given.
 Attest
 l0-42 EDWARD c. WRIGHT, Judge
Putnam patriot., 1912-10-18

\ T Court or Probate held al Putnam tA wi hin and for the dsiric; of Putnam on the lst day of Oct. A. D.. l9l2.
 Present. Edward c. Wright, Judge Estate of Thomas A. Lake. late of Putnam insaid district deceased
 Everett J. Lake of Hartford. Conn, Admins trator with will annexed d. b. n.
 ORDkRER-Ihat the time for presenting claims against Saia estate be eNtcn led one month from the date hereof, and the same limited and allowed for the creditors to bring in their claims against said estate, and the Administration eta. q. b. n. directed 10 gi ubhe notice to the creditors Of said estate 10 bFtng their claims within said time allowed, bY posting a copy of this order the pnblic sign. post nearest tht place ere the deceased last dwelt. within the same town, and by publishing the same times iu some newspaper having circulation in said probate district and return make 10 thts court of the notice given.
 Attest
 40-iS EDWARD Ct WRIGHT. Judge
Putnam patriot., 1912-10-18
Thousands Have Kidney
 Trouble and Never Suspect it.
How To Find Out.

Fill bottle or common glass with our water and let 1t stand twenty-four hours;
Putnam patriot., 1912-10-18
WANTED

Boy II to Is years old, to work in the store. Steady employment 10 right boy. THE PEOPLES SToRE, Isaac Chsmpeau, Mgr.
Putnam patriot., 1912-10-18
Putnam Mail Service OCTOBER. IeI2
 POST OFFICE OPEN
Ernn fi..}ll IL Lu-t -tn \ u. LII.

From 6.30 4. n to s D. m. Sundays the lobn, be open to Lock Bo \ holders rom B to 10 3l Il. m. Rohdass from 6.30 a.m. to l2 m..5.30 to pm POSTAL SAVINGS AND MONEY ORDER
 DIVISION Open from 5 a. to P. m., closed on SuI days and Legal Holidays. Registry Division open during office hours
Putnam patriot., 1912-10-18
Collections and D.spatebes
RESIDENTIAL SECTION

From the Street Letter Boxes, Sundays an Holidays excepted
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the back are also symptoms that tell you the kidneys and bladder are out of order and need attention.
 What To Do.
 There is comfort in the knowledge SO often expressed, that Dr. Kilmer's Swamp-Root. the great kidney remedy, tulfills almost every wish in correcting Il eumatism, pain in the back, kidneys, liver, bladder and every part of the urinary passage. CorrectS inability to hold water and sealding pain in passing 1t, or bad effects following use of liquor, wine or beer, and overcomes that unpleasant ne
 .aty of being compelled to go often
 .ough the day, and 10 get up many .lmes during the night. The mild and immediate effect of Swamp-Root is
 realized. It stands the highest be-
 ofits remarkable
 ncs..l restoring prop f6sucTglIES1S2 critics. If you need .af.:.s se.-5 medicine you should :.:::::..s:s :.::. .s-=---. ..s....=--. have the best. Sold by f}1nee;kktEEEsze3 druggists in fifty-cent ss4 sS 13!4 324 and one-dollar sizes. hsm- -i s-.aPls
 You may have sample bottle se' n, by mail. Address Dr. kilmer X Go, b.us hangon, N Y. Mention this paper and remember the name. Dr. Kilmer's Swamp Root. and the address. Bing ghamton, N. N.. on ev bottle.
Putnam patriot., 1912-10-18
nELIN E RES

By City Carriers Daily, Sundays an, Hohdays exeepted) at s20 a. m. and 40 m and II .05 a. m. in the Business Section One delivery by City Carriers on Holidays.
Putnam patriot., 1912-10-18
The Reason.

He follows her like a dog" "Ah. his Is puppy loVe!"
Putnam patriot., 1912-10-18
NOTICE

The Selectmen and Town Clerk of fhe Town of Thompson will be in ses- sion on
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1912-04-07
SHOES MADE OF sNAKEsKIh
Fashionable Women Of London Being
Tempted to Conquer Their
Aversion TO Reptiles.

From all reptiles the ordinary wom-
an shrinks In disgust Yet fashion
able women are now being tempted
to conquer their aversion to the ex-
tent Of wearing snakeskin shoes, One
Of the smartest boot shops In the
west end OF London IL featuring"
these shoes; but up to the present 1t
seems to be uncertain IL the fashion
will really establish itself on wide.
spread lines.
Choice Of quite a variety of skins
is offered. There is the dark and
heavily-marked skin of the deadly
cobra, or the lighter skin, with its
more delicate pigment markings, OF
the rapacious python. The skins Of
the viper and the boa-constrictor have
also been made UP.
Snake skin is very soft, pliable, and
durable. The shoes are, expensive,
Of course, for the skins are not too
plentiful, but this factor should rather
commend itself to smart people, as 1t
renders 1t much more difficult to copy
the fashion on cheap lines.