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Putnam patriot., 1913-09-19

ASK REASSESSMENT
Think Resaluatien Necessary
increase Probably sl,eOo,0oe
Will Mean Lower Tax Rate

A petition has been circulated and the required number of signatures ob- tained to cause the selectmen to put d clause in the warning for the annual town meeting next month to see if the town will vote in favor of having real property reassessed and to appoint persons other than the regular board of assessors 10 make the reassessment. Also to make an appropriation to GOV CT the expense of such assessment.
 Those in favor of the reassessment of Putnam's property claim that many pieces of real estate in the town are not sufficiently assessed in relation to ac- tual value. This claim is in measure substantiated by the manner in which the state board of equalization has boosted .Putnam's grand list figures this year It is also claimed that if the reassessment is made the grand list will be so increased as to make it possible to raise sufficient money 10 run the townson a lower tax rate than is now possible, so the taxpayers would be let of about as easily as at present.
 It is said that a reassessment would increase Putnam $ grand list by s. GOO, 900 at least and make it about the same as that fixed by the state board of equalization.
 State Tax Commissioner Corbin rec commended this plan when he spoke before the Putnam Business Mems As- sociation some time ago. A tax levied on property under assessed of course has 10 be st higher rate than 1t would if property was put in at it's full value. Large concerns looking for a site glance at the high tax rate of a town and do not always realize that property is only assessed at two thirds, or less of it's value. This is one of the arguments made by the tax eommis- sioner in support of the plan.
 The matter will doubtless be discus. sed at length before the question is put to a vote.
Putnam patriot., 1913-09-19
BRILLIANT OCCASION
The Moose Baii
Good Music. Pretty Decorations, Large
 Crowd

The first annual ball of Putnam Lodge No. 1888, Loyal Order of Moose was held in Union hall last Friday evening. There was a large gathering present and the aiisir was great sue cess and highly gratifying to the com mittees in charge, the members of the order and Messrs. Fitzgerald and Her. bert, organizers of the local lodge,
 The New England Decorating Com pay of Boston had transformed the hall into a pretty ball room. The dec orations were different than ever seen before and were very artistic. The D -edominating colors were green white and red. The ceiling was festooued In banners of these colors and the side walls the same, Draped American tiigs, pictures Of cupids, and lattice work over which climbed numbers of red peoples also covered the side walls. The stage was surrounded with this same lattice work and peoples. Over the center hung a banner of red with gold letters bearing the following in- seription: "Putnam Lodge No. 1883. ' On either side were streamers of red with gold letters. The one on the right was inscribed: "One for all, all for one, U while the one on the left wus inscribed; "Purty, Aid and Progress. | There were also palms, potted ferns and plants used in the stage decora- tion, and in the center was large moose head. On the east wall of [ c hall was map of the world with gold lettering: "Moose of the World.a The whole made n pretty effect with har. monious blending of color brought out by many incandescent lights.
 Guests began to arrive early. Prompt. ly at s o'clock the Cargill orchestra be gan concert program of five numbers as follows:
 March The Stars and Stripes Forever,
 Sousa Overture, The Mill in the Forest,
 Rich Eilenberg Serenade, The Flushing Rose, Johnson W sitltst M iuithuiihk " uttfrt itei March, Might of Right, Boehanlim The grand march then formed. This was followed by the circle. The rest of the evening was spent in carrying out program of twenty dance mum. bers.
 During intermission bullet lunch was served.
 Dancing was resumed and continued until after midnight.
 The officers of the ball are as follows: Floor marshall, John J. McGarry.
 Assistant floor marshalls, John A. Hart, stephen D. Horton.
 Floor director, Thomas r. Ryan.
 Assistant floor directors, Alvarez A. Miouf, Raymond A. Gascon, Louis Champagne.
 Chief of aids, Louis A. Wilcox.
 Assistant chiefof aids, Frank c. Cot ton, Frederick J. Wells, Charles Miron, Glen J Dow, Asa k. Scranton, Frank V. Johnson, Howard James, Feiix J. Lizotte.
 Chairman reception committee, Eu- gene Berthiaunie.
 Reception committee, Dr. Louis 0. Morasse, Dr. Edwani F. Perry, Ed ward Sandersop, Dr. Pereault, Dr. Downing, Dr. Rock, Charles A. Ma heu, Chauneey C. Talbot, Fred Dumas, Addis II. Weleh, Charles NJ. Nichols, Joseph $ Shepard, Albert Brousseau, Thomas MeDermott.
Putnam patriot., 1913-09-19
EXONERATES FATHER
Elmer Phillips Not Guilty Of Incest
Sixteen Year Old Daughter CoRfeSses
 That She Lied
Was Afraid Of Being Sent To Reform
 School
Committed To Home Of food Shepard

Emma Phillips, aged l6, was before the city court Wednesday ,morning charged with being in danger of falling into habits of vice. She was ordered committed to the Home of the Good Shephered at Hartford until 21. Pro bation officer A. W. Bowen was ap pointed guardian ad Item by tie court.
 Last week, Wednesday, Elmer Phil lips, father of Emma, was brought be- fore the court on charge of incest. The girl had complained To her moth- CT of her fathers conduct and had also told woman in Webster. She stuck to her story on the witness stand after her father had plead not guilty to the charge. Probable cause was found and Phillips was bound over to the superb or court in bonds of SS0oo, failing to furnish which he was taken 10 Brock lyn jail.
 Monday evening Emma and her stepmother went to the office of Judge Fuller and Emma confessed that she had falsely accused her father of the $ rious crime. She said that he had threatened to have her sent to the re- form school and that she was afraid of him. Her mother stated that she had told her that if she had not told the truth she thought 1t her duty to at once communicate the fact to the off cials.
 The girl Is not,especially bright, and IL was found that her conduct in the past warranted the charge above stated being brought against her. The court was convinced that the girls welfare demanded that she be placed in an in- stitution for such cases.
Putnam patriot., 1913-09-19
Elm Street Improvement

Elm street is beginning to show completed form in front of the Central Block. All who have watched the work believe that this busy thorough fare is at last coming into it's own and that the state has put down roadbed that will stay put for long period of years.
 Several inches of coarse trap rock was at first put on, then finer screened d rock. This was covered with crushed rock with an adhesive preparation and top dressed with finer screening sim ilariy dressed and put on warm. Each layer was rolled down hard.
 The street will be the finest in the city and to clean it, all that will be necessary is to flush it. IL is general expression of opinion that il would be very nice if the work could be extend- ed through Main street and Union square.
Putnam patriot., 1913-09-19
Lecture on Korea.

MT. Hamilton Holt, managing edi- tor of The Independent, has consented to come to the Christian Endeavor so. ciety of the Second Congregations church next Sunday evening, Sept 21, at ' o'clock and deliver his lecture on Korea. MT. Holt is public speaker of wide reputation and the C. F.. SO ciety is extremely fortunate in secur. ing this address. Stereopticon views will be shown 10 illustrate the lecture All are invited and many should avail themselves of this opportunity to heal Mir. Holt.
Putnam patriot., 1913-09-19
Democratic Caucus.

The democrats of Putnam have nom- mated these candidates for town of- ficers: Assessor, Regis Bouthilelie; board of relief, Ernest l.. Davis; select man, pr. Omer sLaRue; town clerk a I'd treasurer and agent of the town deposit fund, Warren, Bradway; audi tor, J. Harry Mann; registrar of vo- ters, George Potvin; constables, John Mcclure, Theodore Boulay, John II. Harrington. A vote was passed at the caucus instructing the town commit tee of the party to fill vacancies on the ticket for library directors and mem- bers of the town school committee.
Putnam patriot., 1913-09-19
FELL FIVE HUNDRED FEET FROM BALLOON
 l3 Year Old Geo. Bernier Instantly Killed
COULDN'T FREE HIMSELF FROM GUY ROPE
5000 People at Woodstock Fair Saw Plunge Of Death
Tragedy Casts Pail Over Closing Hours Of Fair

stuck to the balloon and they might have all come down safely together when the ihot air gradually left the canvas bag. There was nothing else he could have done, he said. He made successful three-paraehute drop. He was supposed to use four parachutes but did not go high enough. The balloon men and their helpers talked in awed whispers Of the tragedy. Gates has been making ascensions for four years and, aside from hurting his ankle, has never had an accident.
 People directly under where the boy fell said that his face was deathly white before he struck the ground and without doubt he was unconscious be- fore he struck.
Putnam patriot., 1913-09-19
Trade School Opens Oct. list

As has already been announced the Putnam Trade school will open Octo- Der lst. II will probably be located in great many applications receivedi by Superintendent Swift but doubtless when the school is started and the people learn it's worth, the applications will come in faster The start will be made with departments in carpentry, plumbing and maehinist trade. A ca pable, experienced superintendent will soon arrive to take charge of the work. Other trades will be added from time to tune as the institution grows.
Putnam patriot., 1913-09-19
Thompson Republican Caucus.

The republicans of Thompson named these candidates at their caucus held Thursday afternoon:s Assessor, l.. T. Lamoureux; board of relief, Barton Jacobs, George A. tlliott; selectmen, Leon N. Walker, Claus,A. Hagstrom; auditor, l.. T. Lamourenx; grand jurors, George B. Ballard, l.. T. La- moureux, Timothy Davern; tax col William N. Bates, A. II. Allard, James Johnson, Andrew Rafene; town clerk and treasursr, N. A. Elliott, Dyer El- liotl; registrar, N. A. Covell; school committee, Dyer Elliott, Herbert Cottis.
Putnam patriot., 1913-09-19
Thrown From Msgea.

A horse being driven by Ernest Spencer of Pomfret became frightened just as 1t came through the gate At the Woodstock fair Tuesday afternoon. Mir. Spencer was thrown from the wagon. When picked up It was thought that ,his leg was broken and he was hurried to the hospital. There 1t was found that there was no fracture but the knee Is badly sprained and bruised.
Putnam patriot., 1913-09-19
Class Officers.

The officers of the two upper classes of the Tourtellotte Memorial High school are: Glass. of 1914. Edward iJ. Perry, President; Miss Blanche A. Ross, vice president; Misss Teresa (. welch, secretary; Miss Frances NJ. Rusheneck, treasurer.
 Class of 1915. Harold Prince, ,Presi- dent; Harry Prince, eice- president; Miss Ruby Ericson, secretary Miss Phoebe Rawson, treasurer.
Putnam patriot., 1913-09-19
Thomas McGuirk

News was received here Wednesday of the death Tuesday in Providence Of Thomas .dcGuirk, for a number of years superintendent of the mill Of the Putnam Woolen Company. MT Me- Guirk, who was 72 years old, left this city in 1899, but for twenty-seven years previous to that time was in Ghe employ of the local mill company mentioned. MT. McGuirk is survived by his wife, three sons and two daugh- ters. The body is to be brought to this city for burial in St. Mary's cemetery.
Putnam patriot., 1913-09-19

Miss Ruth Daniels and Miss Ma y Daniels of New York are guests of their parents, MT. and Mrs. f. J.sDan- iels on Ring street.
Putnam patriot., 1913-09-19

Mrs Belle Perrin of Worcester is visiting Mrs. Medbury of the Pomfret street road.
Putnam patriot., 1913-09-19

MT. and Mrs. Reynolds Of Fremont street ave been Worcester visitors re- gently.
Putnam patriot., 1913-09-19

Mrs. l.. E.. smith and Miss Jennie West were in Worcester Monday.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1913-06-17
MAJESTIC THEATER IN.
AUGURATES INTERESTING
POPULARITY CONTEST

The Majestic theater begins today
popularity contest which promises
to be Of great interest, Offering
choice Of three beautiful prizes to the
young lady receiving the greatest
number of votes in this contest.
which will run one month from to
today, closing on July II.
The prizes ara now on exhibition
at Stevens Jewelry Store. Choice is
given of two styles of lavaliercs. or
a handsome bracelet. With each 10
cent admission a voting coupon of
ten votes is given; with scent adj
mission, five votes. Books of the
value Of so cents and 81 will be sold,
redeemable at face value in admis-
sions at any time, and carrying so
and 100 votes.
The Majestic has always been
most popular playhouse and the
character of entertainment furnished
has been most creditable. It Is GER
tain that the contest will prove most
interesting, and that there will be
hard work done on behalf Of the sew
eral favorites who will be entered
as contestants for the handsome
prize offered.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1913-06-17
mrs. J. D. O'EEIN
GIVEN LOVELY PARTY.

OF an affair given to Mrs. O'Hern
just before her return home, the
Bamberg Is. c. Herald says:
"Complimenting an attractive visi-
tor, Mrs. ]. D. O'Hern, of Lakeland,
Fla, Mrs. G. Frank Bamberg enter
tanned number of friends Thursday
afternoon at her Colonial home. The
entire lower floor was thrown into
one, and nasturitiums and potted
plants were tastefully used in the
spacious hall and handsome library
to lend attractiveness to the scene.
In the blue parlor were pale blue hy-
drangeas and pink oleanders to make
the more lovely the already beauti-
full room. Mrs. Bamberg was gowncd
in a most becoming robe of white
swiss, embroidered in pale blue, and
Mrs. Oern wore handsome gown of
of yellow charmeuse with drapery Of
gold dew drop chiffon with tiny hand
painted pink roses and gold fringe.
"Rook was the game selected for
the amusement of the guests for the
afternoon and there were three ia
bles. After a number of games had
been played the cards We're cut, and
Mrs. H. J. Brabham, Jr., having been
the most lucFy, was presented with
an exquisite Point de Vcnise lace
collar. For Mrs. O'Hern, the honor
guest. there was a handsome pair Of
embroidered-guest towels as me-
mento Of a happy occasion where a
number of matrons had gathered to
meet again a former popular Bam-
berg girl. Delicious punch and an
elaborate salad course was served
and the gathering was a most happy
one in every respect.
Among the ladies present were
the following: Mines. J. D. O'Hern,
H. H. Copeland, H. j. Brabham, Jr..
G. F. Hair, w. P. Jones, jamie G..
Lewis, Jones A. Williams, James A.
Wyman, J w. Barr, Elise B. Walker.
and Miss Llcwellyn Clecklcy.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1913-06-17

Attention is called to the profess
siOnal card in this issue of DR.. G..
c. Wilson. who has located in Lake
land for the purpose of practicing
his profession. DR.. Allen is original
ly from North Carolina; is a gradu-
ate of Davidson college, the Univcr-
sity of Virginia and University of
New York He recently took the
postgraduate work in the New York
Polytechnic and Post Graduate Med-
cal Schools. with special attention to
the diseases Of women and children.
He was also formerly house surgeon
with DR.. Hunter Mcclure, and was
a special student of the diseases of
women and children under Drs. Coe
and Garriques, of New York city.
DR.. Wilson has had twenty-five years
experience in the practice of medi-
cine, and will offer his professional
services to the people of Lakeland
and vicinity, having opened hand
some and convenient offices at suite
8, Deem & Bryant building.
Mr.. George S. Smith has made sew
eral sales of property recently, all
to parties who expect to build and
otherwise improve their purchases.
Among these sales was five acres on
Lake Parker to Er. V. w. Stephen
son; also five acres in the same
neighborhood to Mr.. Sandlin. of the
Elbermar hotel. A third five-acre
tract was sold to another party, and
also one acre. corner Lake avenue
and Parker street.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1913-06-17
GREAT PICTURE AT AUDI.
forum TONIGHT

Saved in Mid Air." the great
three reel feature which the Audi
torium has been advertising for some
time, will be shown at that play
house tonight. This is a thriller and
we'll worth the price Of admission to
say nothing of the program put on
by the Higgins Comedy Co. The con-
test is growing interesting and like
some works of fiction, no one knows
how 1t will turn out until the last
page is reached. The contestants
are all hustling and the several
leaders are all running neck and
neck.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1913-06-17

mir. j. d. Frierson brought us in a
basket of beautiful sweet potatoes
this morning, which were grown by
Marion Carlton and his son. John.
who live near Moffatt, in DeSoto
county. They have in a couple of
acres, and by computing the yield of
eight rows 1O5 feet in length,
which they dug, they nd they will
get about 600 bushels to the acre.
Mr.. Frierson wants to know if any
Of our Polk county growers can beat
this, and we are confidently expect
ing to hear from some of hem with
better record, knowing that Polk
county can beat the world in grow
ing almost anything that may be
mentioned.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1913-06-17

Mr.. G. w. Smith, former citizen
Lakeland, but now one of the
aiding real estate dealers of Jack
nville. - IN the city for a few days
companied by his family, having
ade the trip down in their ma
Inc. n. Smith is prospecting in the
ate's metropolis and his business
grown to such an extent that he
now handling business from all
rts Of the State as we'll as Jack
'lvills property.
Mr.. J. p. O'Hern, Of Lakeland,
l., was In the city for saverel days
I and this week, he being here on
'isit to h1s father-in-law. Mr.. Geo.
JENNINGS, Mrs. O'Hern and their
lie son having been here for some
eks. Monday of this week Mr..
Tern w. the guest Of honor at a
fry Ct the Edisto given by Mr..
lningD, q which a number Of their
,nds wsfe present. 1t was a most
INightful occasion. Mr.. and Mrs.
-lern and little son left Tuesday
r1tnS fcr Aome.-Bamberg IS. c..
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1913-06-17

Mr.. John Costine, son of Mr.. w.
H. Costine, who resides in the Fox
own neighborhood a few miles north
of town, sustained a peculiar and
painful accident yesterday after
noon. He was assisting in rounding
up and branding some cattle, when
he was hooked by one of the animals,
the horn catching in his under lip
and piercing. tearing it loose. While
no serious consequences are likely to
result, the injury is very painful
and will give the young man great
inconvenience.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1913-06-17
James N. Hazlehurst, Of Atlanta,

James N. Hazlehurst, Of Atlanta,
municipal engineer, representing a
number of Florida cities in their pIb-
lie improvements. is in the city. Mr..
Hazlehurst recently paid a visit to
the Panama canal where he made a
careful examination of the work, Sc
curing material for a thorough and
comprehensive article which ap-
peared in The Manufacturers Rec
ord. He walked entirely through
Culebra cut with Major Gaillard, en-
gineer in charge. He is Of the opin-
ion that Colonel Goethals, chief en-
gineer, will make a serious mistake
if water is turned into the cut on
Oct. Tampa Tribune.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1913-06-17
Ii Case Of Fire
Phone 5000

Mr.. Frank Reynolds, better known
Is Uncle Frank. was stricken about a
week ago with paralysis, one side Of
his body being effected. This will be
learned with regret by his many
friends al over the county, all of
whom hope 10 may soon regain his
former good health.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1913-06-17

Mr.. I'D. Aliens friends will be
lad . leaIn that she has returned
nrom Tampa. where she has been un-
U,er Z specialist for some time. and
3 now completely we'll. With Capt.
fallen ana their little son she leaves
tomorrow for the mountains Of Ten
,easee, where they will spend the
hummer. Capt. Allen will also at
,nd the reunion at Gettysburg while
way.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1913-06-17
Mr.. ana Nh Fred Bacon and two

n Mr.. and Nrs Fred Bacon and two
Interesting children. of Louisville,
nv, have axrivsd in the city and are
with Mr.. Daccn's parents, Mr.. and
MIRA Henry Bacon, on South Florida
N(svenue. M, bacon is linotype op-
wnstor ana fof . time will be en-
,loyel n Thu capacity at the Even
Ing Telegram ONCE doing some cata-
ogue and book work.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1913-06-17
Mrs. T. j. Horneby and Mrs. T.
G. Warren, of Columbia, S. c., are
the guests of Mrs. S. E. Melton.

Mrs. G. L. Willoughby, of Lake.
land, arrived in the city yesterday
for a visit at the home of her son,
Prof. c. L. Willoughby of the Col
lege of Agriculture. University of
Florida.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1913-06-17

The ladies of the Christian church
are requested to meet with the La
dies Aid Society at the church on
Thursday at p. m.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1913-06-17

Mr.. H. B. Zimmerman brought to
! lie Telegram office today some clus-
.rs Of - fine Concord grapes as one
,uld wish 10 zee grown on his prop
srty here Ia town. These grapes
ere planted little over a year
n,yo and he has picked over half
hshel Uff tho two vines planted.
Y bus It can - seen that the Concord
ape can be grown here as we'll as
- any other State and should there
re be propogated on an extensive
ale.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1913-06-17
Park HILL LOTS FOR
SALE ON EASY TERMS

All streets claye1, cement side
walks, electric lights, city water.
shade trees. Sec G. c. Rogan or S
Nj. Stephens. S29
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1913-10-08

saw him carrying out trunk from
the house. He throws it on heap of
dead leaves in the back yard. The
wind blew out all the matches he
tried to light. While he was gone in
to the house for more matches l
sneaked up to the spot. The suspi-
cious-looking package-those coun-
terfeits." =.
''It looks bad for the man, must
say" admitted Marcy 81 guess we'd
better hire detective, as you sug-
gest." -
So the sleuth in. question was sent
for and arrived in the town the fol-
lowing evening. He exhibited great
profundity, wore palpable disguise,
trod like an Italian brave, had full
store of tragic "Hists!" and after
hearing the story of the volatile Davis
and surveying the Barton place he
made the announcement:
1--WE must trail this man to his
lair"
What do you mean?" asked
Davis.
"He goes off on mysterious err
rands. What for? Cohnterfeits Don't
you see, If we can link him up with
a band of the desperadoes who make
that bad money, he is lost"
"That,s it-that's it," encouraged
Davis excitedly.
st shouldn't wonder If he had slip
ped us already" suggested Marcy, as
they entered the garden of the Bar
ton place about eight O'Clock the next
evening.
81 think not" said Davis. See,
there's a light in his study-in the
wing upstairs"
That's So" nodded the detective.
Eyes, and there is figure seated at
a desk"
cts Ralph Barton proclaimed
Davis, after fixed glance through
the lace curtains.