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Putnam patriot., 1913-12-26
IMPORTANT
 DECISION
Handed Down by the Supreme Court
Effects :he Situation in Putnam

The decision of the Supreme Court Tn the city court judgeship case of H hartford, and the county commissions CT case of Hartford county, has been read with great deal of local interest ss Putnam is vitslly affected by the courts finding.
 The terms of office of l.. H. Fuller, judge of the city court, and of Mahlon H. Geissler, deputy judge and clerk, ,ex pire January 1st. The legislature failed to appoint their successors, and Cover norBaldwin has so far seen fit to make DO appointments for Putnam. The situation therefore, under the courts finding, is that after January first these officials will hold over AS de fscto officers unless before that time the Governor makes appointments. Both of the present ineumbents are republi- cans. There were two democratic candidates for the judgeship appoint ment at the legislative session, Attor- ney Eric H. Johnson and Alderman J. Harry Mann, both prominent demo- crats. 1t seems probable that now that the appointments of the governor have been sustained that the local demo- crats will seek the appointment of members of their party for the posi- tions in this city.
 In the county commissionership sit nation F. Ii. Coritis will step out giv- ing way to l.. k. Smith, the governors appointee. Ever since the expiration of MT. Corrtis' term he and Mir. Smith both have been acting with the under standing that they would abide by the courts decision. Neither, it is under stood, have drawn any salary, so that the back salary will doubtless be paid to Mr. Smith,
Putnam patriot., 1913-12-26
OFFICERS SEARCH
Hunt for leaison Creates Excitement
Proprietor Says Meat Found Was Shot in
 Name

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 RumorS that have been current for some time that deer were being shot in the surrounding country is believed to be the reason why game warden and assistant visited Putnam on Monday night and inspected ice boxes in res taursnts and markets, and searched other places for Connecticut killed venison. No person objects to having the law enforced nor 10 help the ofil- cers all they can but the manner in which the wholesale search of reputa- ble Putnam business places was con dueted in this instance has called forth unfavorahle criticism from the busi- were heard of was at the store of Gi- raeca X O., fruit dealers, Main street. According 10 he proprietor two tnen entered his place and one showed a badge and started to look about the store. The man with the badge went to Ii resr room of the store and his as- sistant stood by the door. When some customerssstarted togo out tne man by the door forbade them and finally drew pistol. Several other places were visited without trouble, but at one place the assistant told the proprietor he had pistol and had a right to car " il.
 At Geeson' s meat market some deer meat and deer skin was found. Nil. Geeson says this is the remains of a deer shot in Maine by Herbert Green. wood who arrived from there last Thursday, bringing the deer with him. MT. Geeson offered to let the warden have the meat after he had weighed 1t, but it was not taken. The hide was taken and MT. Geeson was told that the officer would make report and if things were as he, Geeson, said, the skin would be returned. The men stirred up quite a commotion by their method of conducting the search, and for time 1t was rumored that there were couple of holdup men in town, and 1t was not until Tuesday morning that the people were assured that Il really was authorized officers doing . duty.
Putnam patriot., 1913-12-26
Christmas Luncheon

The Tuesday club held delightful Christmas party at the home of Mrs. G. II. Giipatric. The early afternoon was spent at bridge after which the dining room as thrown open and the guests beheld most attractively deco rated table. Tn the center Of the table was a slnrge snowfall resting upon a mound of sno'y decorated with holly and red ribbons which were attached to smaller snow balls at each plate. Red place cards, red candles, and ever green completed the decoration. After luncheon the ribbons were drawn and each guest received present, each member having contributed gift for the occasion.
Putnam patriot., 1913-12-26
HIGH SCHOOL PLAY
Brightly Given Before a Large Audience
Gratifying Financial Results

uratifying fInanclai Results
 The High school hall was filled to overfiowing Friday evening when the school presented "The Sisterhood oi Bridget" three act comedy. The school hall, which seats about $50, was filled and standing room sold Friday, when the townspeople witnessed a play which represented much work on the part of the teachers and pupils. Each actor played his mirth provok- ing part extremely we'll, much to the amusement of the audience. The cast of the play was as follows: Mrs. Mason Clara Maertens Mir. Mason Kenneth Sharpe Eleanor their daughter, Muriel Backus Ward Leighton of the 18th
 Ransom Gascoigne Bridget, the cook Mary E. Wright Josie, the second girl Hazel Davis Emma, a maid Irene Champeau Jimmy, page, N illiam J. F, Rafierty Mike McShone Albert Pratt Timothy Rourke NJ. Gould Beard Lord Curton Owen Hanley
 Time, the present.
 Act 1, "The New Principles. Mrs. Mason's sitting room.
 Act 2, "Frim dhus pan to drawing room.n The dining room a day later
 Act 3, "Ah, pes, quite so." Mrs. Mason's drawing room.
 The candy table which was placed near the entrance, was beautifully de corated and was the work of the Boy Scouts. The candy sold was made by pupils of the domestic science classes. Candy was sold between the acts by the scouts who looked very neat in their spotless tcaps and aprons. The proceeds of the candy table amounted to Sl976 which will be used for the domestic science room. The total sum received was S92, expenses Sll.05, from play alone S62.70.
 On Monday the basket ball team made trip to Plainfield and won a fine game there. The score was 2317. Fuller was heavily covered and made only one basket from the floor, but he made five foul baskets out of five chances. Maher played star game, five baskets. The team played as fol- lows:
 Putnam-Fuller7,M Maher 10, Lavine6. Plainfield-Tyler s, Bradford ,, Jack ?, Harvey 2.
 The next game will be played at Killingly on Christmas night and will be one of the deciding games for the championship of the Quinebaug Val iey Beague.
Putnam patriot., 1913-12-26
Congregational Church Notes
WHITE GIFTS FOR THE KING

X Legend
 This strange country Is called taibay and the ruler thereof k one Kublah
 K han, mighty warrior who, by req son of his strong will and trusty sword, has made himself lord of the whole land. His government is both wise and just and is administered for rich and poor alike, without fear or fa- Vor. On the kings birthday the peo- pie observe what is called the "White Eeast.n Then the king and his court assembled in a great room of the palace, which is all white, the floors are mar. ble and the walls hung with curtains of white silk. All are in white apparel and they offer unto the king white gifts to show their love and loyalty are without stain. The rich bring their lord pearls, carvings of ivory, white chargers and costly embroidered gar ments. The poor present white pigeons and handfnls of rice. Nor does the great king regard one gift above another. And so they keep the kings birthday.
 We are glad to note that on Xmas | eve our choir are to go about the par ish singing Xmas carols. They plan to start little before midnight and wherever they find lighted candles in the windows they will stop and sing a Xmas hymn.
 1 II. .00 D. m. Christmas Carols by Choir. Route: Church to Church street, to Providence, to Mechanic,to School, to Grove, 10 Ring, to Grove, to
 Fremont, to South Main, to Park, | The Christmas entertainment fer the l Bible school will be given on Thurs day night and all members of the l school and their friends are invited to 1 join in this celebration which begins al | 5.30 with an attractive Christmas l Home Scene in costume. Following 1 this there will be distribution of gifts and closing hour Of sociability in ] chapel and gymnasium. Anyone who l has thus far forgotten to provide gitl 1 for the person assigned, is requested te 1 hand 1t in at once to any member oi the Drop Tn class.
 1 A special Christmas service was used in the Bible school Sunday, refer ring to several Bible characters as im- | migrants, among them the Chfisl 1 child.
 The Drop. Tn class have charge ol l the Christmas exercises of the Bible | StlloOi Oti ebh% stfN ''Off, l Fast class of the decorations today and | Thursday. We are indebted to Charles Clemens for the red cedar used in the l decorations.
 An unusually large number Of la | dies attended the annual meeting oi | the Ladies Social Circle last Wednes- day afternoon at the home Of Mrs George Bradley, Grove street. iVarious plans for the seasons work were dis cussed and lthe following officers i chosen:
 President, Mrs. SiIas WheeIock. Vice presidents, Miss 5. Elizabeth 1 Clarke, Mrs. Fred Waterman.
 Secretary, Miss Mary Wheaton. Treasurer, Miss Harriet Brown.
 Committees Program, Miss Bertha Sargent, Mrs. Alice Carpenter, Mrs. George Gilpatfie.
 Apron, Miss Grosvenof, Mrs. Harry i Prentice, Miss Annie Brown.
 Fancy work, Mrs. Gertrude Letters, Mrs. J J. Russell.
 House, Mrs. H. j. Thayef, Mrs.
 Richard Carpenter, Mrs. Joseph Me K achnie.
 Membership, Miss Mary lWheelock Linen and silver, Mrs. BarFak smith. Old papers, Mrs. A. l.. Manstie i.
Putnam patriot., 1913-12-26

sunday sefvices-morning service as i0.30, Sunday school al noon, evening service it o'clock.
 Prayer meeting Friday evening at 7.50 instead of Thursday.
 sunday morning Rev. MT. Stone will take for his subject, "The Inspiration of the Scriptures and their use"
 In the evening his subject will be Sovereignty.
 The annual meeting and roll call of the church will be held in the chapeis Thursday, January ist, at 2 P. m.
Putnam patriot., 1913-12-26
4. N. E. 1ion Church

Mission Hall, Tatem Block. From street. Christian Endeavor at b:5O sunday evening sermon 7.SD.
 Services as usual.
 Sunday School at p. m.
 Prayer meeting Thursday al 5.so.
Putnam patriot., 1913-12-26
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LEBBEUS E. SMITH
New County Commissioner Vel Known
Successful Business Man, Has Been Mayor
 and Alderman at.Large

Lebbeus +. smith, whose appoint. ment as county commissioner by Gov ernor Baldwin has been sustained by the finding rendered bv the supreme court, Is one of Putnam's leading eiti- zeus and business men. He is fully capable of performing the duties of hts office, and the people of windham county may rest assured that they
Putnam patriot., 1913-12-26

Mrs. Ernest C. Morse and son left Mondaylfor New York. NIT. Morse left Wednesday to join them. They will remain during the holidays, re- turning the first of January.
Putnam patriot., 1913-12-26

Louis Girard is at his home in Putnam. He has just received an honorable discharge from the United States navy after four years service.
Putnam patriot., 1913-12-26
peutscostaI Church of the Nazarene

Services will be held sunday after noon at 8 o'clock, conducted by Rev, If. N Brown.
Putnam patriot., 1913-12-26
VISIT FROM ST. NICHOLAS

Twas the night before Christmas when all through
 the house
 Not creature was stirring, not even mouse; The stockings were hung by the chimney with care, In hopes that Saint Nicholas soon would be there. The children were nestled all snug in their beds, While visions of sugarpums danced through their
 heads;
 And Mama in her kerchief and in my cap Had just settled our brains for long winter nap; When out on the lawn there arose such clatter sprang from my bed to see what was the matter. Away to the window fled like flash, Tore open the shutters and threw up the sash; The moon on the breast of the new fallen snow Gave the lustre of midday objects below, When what to my wondering eyes should appear But a miniature sleigh and eight tiny reindeer, With little old driver so lively and quick knew in a moment 1t must be Saint Nick. More rapid than eagles his coursers they came, And he whistled and shouted and called them by
 name. "Now Dasherl now, Dancerl now, Prancer! and
 Vxenl
 On. Comet! on, Cupid on, Donder and Blitzenl To the top of the porchl To the top of the wall! Now dash awayl dash awayl dash away, all As dry leaves that before the wild hurricane fly When they meet with an obstacle mount to the sky, So up to the housetop the coursers they Flew, With the sleigh full of toys and Saint Nicholas too. And then in twnkhng heard on the root The prancing and paving of each little hoof- As drew in my head and was turning around, Down the chimney St. Nicholas came with bound. He was dressed all in furs from his head to hs foo And his clothes were all tarnished with ashes and
 soot.
 A bundle of toys he had flung on his back, And he looked like peddler just opening hls pack; His eyes-how they twinkled! His dimples, how
 merry! His cheeks were like roses, his nose like cherry! His drol little mouth was drawn up in bow, And the beard on his chin was as white as the snow; The stump of pipe he held tight in his teeth, And the smoke it encrcled his head like wreath; He had broad face, and little round belly That shook when he laughed like bowlfu of jelly. He was chubby and plump, right jolly old ell, And laughed when saw him, in spite of myself. A wink of his eye and twist of hs head Soon gave me to know had nothing to dread. He spoke not word, butwent straight to hs work And filled all the stockings; then turned with jerk, And laying his finger aside of his nose
 And giving nod, up the chimney he rose. He sprang to his sleigh, to his team gave whistle, And away they all flew like the down of ihstle' But heard him exclaim ere he drove out of sight, "hierry Christmas to all, and to all good night.
Putnam patriot., 1913-12-26

The schedule of services and meet ings for sthe holiday season Is as fol-
Putnam patriot., 1913-12-26
Adseut Christian Church

MIss WIghlman
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1913-11-20
IN GEARksBgRG
The Evidence is Supplied by Local
Testimony.

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u the reader wants stronger proof
than the Following statement and ex-
pertence of a resident of Glarksburg
what can 1t. be2
3 A. ]. Smallwood, retired merchant
s12 Poplar ST., Clarksburg, w. VA,
says: on and on for two, years j
suffered from a, duh pain across my
back. Icouldn't SIT still long without.
having. pain. In;the morning when
got up, I felt lame and sore. In
topping or lifting, had to be very
sareful IL 1 didn't want to. suffer from
harp twinges. I saw Doan's Kidney
Pills advertised in the local papers and
linking they might help me, l got a
,oX at Wells & Haymaker's Drug
store. Ny back soon felt stronger and
letter than 1T had for long time
Recently had an attack Of soreness
rcross my back. used Doan's KID
ney Pills and was relieved Immediate.
". 1t took only one box to cure me
I have publicly recommended Doan's
ddney Pills before and / am glad to
onfrm all have ever said about
them"
For sale by all dealers. Price SO
tents. foster M4lburn Co, Buffalo
Tew York, sole agents for the United
states.
Remember the name-Doan's-and
lake no Observation-Disclosures.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1913-11-20
This Home Made Cough
Syrup H'ilE Surprtse You
Costs Little, but there rs Moths
ing BETTER ut any Price.
Fully Guaranteed.

}
Here is homemade remedy that
takes hold of q cough almost instantly,
and will usually conquer an ordinary
cough in "a hours This recipe makes a
pint enough for a whole family. You
couldn't buy as much or as good ready
made cough syrup for $3.50. Pr
Mix one pint of;granulated sugar with
II. pint OF warm water, and stir
minutes. Put " ounces of Rinex fifty
cents WORTHY in a pint bottle, and add
the Sugar Syrup. This keeps perfectly
and has pleasant taste children like
it. Braces up the appetite and is
slightly laxative, which helps end a
cough. 5s,sp
You probably know the medical value
of pine in treating bronchial asthma,
bronchitis, spasmodic Group and whoop.
ing cough. PineS is most valuable
concentrated compound of Norway
white pine extract. rich in guaiacoI and
other natural healing pine elements.
Other preparations will not worl. in
this combination.
: The prompt results from this inexpen-
siye remedy have made friends for It in
thousands Of homes in the United States
and Canada, which explains why the
plan has been initiated often, but never
successfully.
A guaranty of absolute satisfaction,
or money promptly refunded, goes with
this preparation. Your druggist has
Pinex ,or will get it for you. If not,
send to The Pinex Co., Ft. Wayne, Ind.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1913-11-20
Marriage Announced.

Cards have been issued today by
Mrs. George byron Edmiston, Of
Buckhannon, announcing the marriage
Of her daughteH Georgia Bland Edmis-
ton, to. Mrs. james Philip Clifford, of
Clarksburg. The ceremony was sol
emnized in the parochiaI residence OF
the church of the Immaculate Con-
ception of this city at 4:S0 O'Clock
Wednesday afternoon. The Rev. w,
u. Hanrahan OBLIGATED in the presence
of the. brides mother and the bride
grooms BROTHER, Charles Clifford.
Mr.. and Mrs. Clifford left on the
$40 train for a two weeks honey
moon trip in the East and after De-
cember they will be at home to their
friends in their new home on Park
avenue.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1913-11-20
SOCIAL
oContinued trom page 90
For aIrs. Iarris.

Complimentary to Mrs. A. B. Jarvis
Mrs. B. B. Jarvis and Miss Celia Ward,
Mrs. u p. Currence entertained at 4
large and attractive reception yester-
day afternoon in her home ON North
Chestnut street
The floral decorations were carried
out in yellow and white chrysanthe-
NUNS with palms and ferns
Mrs. Farley v. Thorn presided at
the table in the dining room where d
salad course was served by Miss Pew,
Miss Flowers and Miss Highland. and
coffee was poured in the dining room.
by Mrs. Harvey r. Smith, assisted by.
Mrs C.sB johnson, Miss Smith and
Miss Lang.
Assisting through the rooms were
Mrs Edward Wallis, Mrs. Robert Nor
ris and Mrs. Mcdonald, OF Bridgeport.
A delightful program Of music was
played by the orchestra during the
hours of the reception from 8 to S
O'clock The list included about 200
guetss.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1913-11-20
Celebrate Anniversary.

Mr.. and Mrs. "a. A. Gather, oil
South Chestnut street, entertained
quite a number of their friends
Wednesday evening, the occasion be
ing to celebrate their twentieth we'd
ding anniversary. An enjoyable
evening was spent by all present, and
at late hour delicious refreshments
we're served. Large white chrys-
anthemums we're the decorations
and everything was beautifully ar
ranged.
There were fifty guests. The out OF
town visitors were Mrs. G. A. Murrin
of Parkersburg; Miss Louise Hess, o;
Harrisville,; Miss Martha Bentley, o.
burlington. n. j.; and Mrs. R. NJ
MARBLE, of Grafton, sister of Mrs
Gather.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1913-11-20
Surprise Party.

A very pleasant surprise party was
given last evening for Miss Julit
Kelley at the home of Mrs. w. W
Stevenson on Drummond street by thu
Misses Mary Joyce and Agnes Welsh
The evening was pleasantly spent il
various games and music and at, 1885
o'clock delicious refreshments were
served.
Those present besides Mrs. Steven.
son were the hostesses the guest o.
honor, Misses Mona Golden, Grace
Kelley, Margaret Riggin, Julia Fla.
herty, Madge Meredith and Anna Tay
lor, and Messrs. Ebert Matthew
Sylvester Matthew, Michael Mean.
drew, Joseph Carduff, Charles Davis
Emmett Moran and Charles Thorn.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1913-11-20

Milwaukee's school age population
totals 12f,25o,, including 6O.15a girls
and 61,096 boys. according to the an
nual school census.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1913-11-20
REMEMBER

Until Thanksgiving, China,
Cut Glass, Nickel, Brass, Brio.
a-Brac, you can saveS20 per cent
discount. Regular stock includ-
led in this sale.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1913-11-20
election and Social Session.

C. H. Ruck, A. E. Bucklew and L
5. Swiger have been elected to mem
bership in ClTksburg Camp, No. 9
of the Woodmen ofsthe World. Theii
election took place at a regular anc
largely attended meeting of the
camp "Wednesday night in the Rocl
Bell hall on North Fourth street
The meeting ended in a social SEES
sion, which was greatly enjoyed BY
the members.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1913-11-20

Miss Ella quinn will be hostess
this evening at 8 o'clock OF the Eas
End Sewing Circle All member.
are expected to be present as worF
Will be completed for the bazaar
which the women of the Catholic
church will give in Centennial Hal
next week.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1913-11-20
Mothers Meet.

A very interesting meeting of the
Mothers Club of Stealey Heights was
held yesterday afternoon in the home
of Mrs. F. 1. Day A talk was giver
by the Rev. U. W. Morrison of thu
Methodist Protestant church on the
work of the Woman's Christian Tenn
perance Union followed by short
tank by Mrs. Waters. Later refresh.
ments were served.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1913-11-20
Several Golden
Specials In Car
pets and Rugs for
Little ofYour Gold

These specials are offered here
to fill a need, not as an expert
ment. To every home the good
housewife knows whether or not
she needs a new rug, a carpet,
or other floor coverings and to
such the following golden spec
ials will appeal.
SO Body Brussels Rugs at
$22.50-r regularly selling at $25;
newest 1913-14 patterns for liv-
ing room, dining room, bed
rooms. Size 9x12 feet, full room
size.
rs Velvet and Tapestry Rugs
at $10-Regularly $3.50 and
$500. Here's golden oppor-
tunity to put a new rug on the
parlor floor, library or dining
room.
1000 Yards Velvet Carpets at
89c-Worth 81 and SIPS yard !;
patterns suitable for halls, stairs
and any room in the home.
Made, laid and lined.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1913-11-20
Afternoon Reception.

Mrs. Frank T. Wilson has sent GU
invitations for an afternoon reception
which she will give Wednesday, No
vember 26 in her home on South
Chestnut street.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1913-11-20
Quartet Program.

The following will be the program
rendered by the Flonzaley quartet at
the second artist recital of the Mar
cato Music Club given this year in
the auditorium of the Masonic temple
and 1t promises to be one of the most
pleasing musical affairs of the winter
season:
Mr.. Adolfo Betti-First violin.
Mr.. Alfred Pochon- Second violin.
Mr.. Ugo Ara-Viola.
Mr.. Ivan d'Archambean-yiy
cello.
Founded by E. ]. decoppet, of New
York.
Management-Loudon Charlton.
Beethoven Quartet in C Minor, op.
q IS. No. 4. Allegro Ma non Canto
Andante Scherzoso quasi alleg-
retto. Mennetto allegretto allegro
Moor Suite for violin and cello
new.
Mozart ...,.....,......... Variations
Gla2onnoW .............. Perudinne
Rubenstein .......... Sharpen-M Musk
Borodln ...........:. ......,. ScherZo
The program will begin promptly
at S:15 and will be in charge of Mrs.
William H. Harrington. The seats,
are on sale at, Sturm. and Wilson's
drug store on Main street.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1913-11-06

so on. after. the fashion Of city boomers.
The people read these advertisements
and flocked to Nashville. They came in
such numbers that Mayor Kewse has
found ii necessary To issue u notice to
others to stay AWAY, for a viii c at least
He points out that winter is coming on.
and the cost Of living in n city is high.
that jobs are scarce and many are With
out work. He follows this with u bcautl
full picture of life in the open country,
and closes by asking the 70 k Of the
country to please disregard the enthusi-
astie invitation of the Nashville boom
err. and remain where they are
Mayor Howse's letter is a testimonial
Of the power Of advertising. Also. it is
an admOnition to advcrtiserstt9 be GER
tai that they have the goods before they
advertise thcm.-Fort Worth Record.