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Putnam patriot., 1914-02-20
VALENTINE TEA
Bad Weather Keeps Many Away
An Excellent Musical Program

The Valentine Tea, given by the Womans Board of the Day kimball hospital, in Odd Fellows hall, Saiur- day afternoon and evening, was very well patronized when allowance Is made for the weather. This tea Is an annual event and Is given for the pur. pose of raising funds for the hospital. It is given on this day in commence ration of the late Day Kimbal for whom the hospital is memorial. The hall was prettily decorated and the va rious booths also. A variety of articles were dispensed at the booths. The menus were red hearts and were done by Artist T. J. Thurber of Putnam Heights. Greamed chicken on toast, creamed oysters, and other delicacies were served. There was fine musical program in which Arthur Rob erts, baritone, of Boston; Mrs. Thomas Corcoran, Putnam, soprano; Miss Caroline Perry, Thompson, pianist, and Miss Eunice Albright, Boston, violinist, took part. The pro- gram was as follows;
 PART FIRST Piano solos,
 (a) Chromatic Fantasy Bach (ol Rondo Brilliant, op. e Weoer
 Miss Caroline Perry (a) The Last Watch Pinsuti to) Young Tom Devon Russell
 Athur Roberts, baritone (a) Sonata Aubett tol Sarabanda Aubert (cl Tambaurln Aubert
 Miss Ennice k. Albright ta) The Swallows Cowen (b) Bonnie Sweet Bessie Gilbert
 Mrs. Laura Brodeur Corcoran A short talk on the New Method of Teaching the Pianoforte, demonsirat
 PART SECOND
 (a) Roses Adams (b) The Little Irish Girl Lohr
 Arthur Roberts, baritone Piano solos,
 (al Mazurka Mynnrski kDj 0Idluf0e A, iN. 1ILIIt having for it's inspiration the poem by Edgar Allen Poe, as follows: And we passed to the end of the vista, But were stopped by the door of a
 tomb
 B v the door Of legended tomb, And l shid, "WhAt is written, sweet
 sister,
 Ger the door of tbis legended tomb?p She replied, "Ulalume, Ulalnme, Iris the vault of thy lost Ulalume. Soprano solos,
 (a) Loves Sorrow Shelly (b) If 1 Had a Thousand Lives to
 Live Soman
 Mrs. Coreoran Piano solos, (a) Erotik (love poem) G,ieg (b) Adagio from op. l3 Beethoven (c) Rondo Capriccioso Mendessohn
 Miss Perry Soprano solos,
 (a) Isle D'Amour Leo Edwards (b) An irish Love Song Lang
 Mrs. Corcoran Violin solos,
 (a) Whistling Selections
 (b) Hungarian Rhapsody Henley (c) Adagio
 (d) Allegro Vivace
 Miss Albright
 An informal reception of fifteen min utes followed. Tea was served until 6.30 o'clock.
Putnam patriot., 1914-02-20
Interesting Locals

Go into Shaw's and hear the new Victor and Edison records.
 Nictrolas now range in price to suit any pocketbook, sl5, s25, $40, $50, S75, sl00. Come in and hear the late rec ords. Geo. l.. Shaw.
 Duchess trousers at s2 to s4,embody excellence of design, variety of fabrics and reasonable price. Every pair war. ranted, 10 cents button, sl a rip. Church Clothing Co.
Putnam patriot., 1914-02-20
Post Office Notes

Monday, Feb. 9, will be observed as Washington's Birthday and the hours of service 1t the post office will be as follows:
 Office open from 6.3D a. III. to F m. and 5.30 to p. m. Money order and Postal Savings divisions will oe closed. City carriers will make morning de- livery and collection. Rural service will be suspended for the day.
Putnam patriot., 1914-02-20

-Quinebaug lodge of masons will hold a meeting at masonic temple this Thursday evening al which the m asier mason degree will be worked. A col lalion will be served.
 Edwin T. Coweli a conductor on the New Haven road, died in Boston hospital Tuesday following an opera lion for appendicitis. The deceased was we'll known here.
Putnam patriot., 1914-02-20
COMMON COUNCIL
Makes Up Budget. Recommends Mill Tax

An adjourned meetieg of the common council was held Tuesday evening for the purpose of making up the annual budget. The following will be recom- mended as appropriations at the an nual city meeting in March:
 Fire department S5, ,500 Police department $500 City court 1,500 Highway department 4 ,500 General expenses 1000 Street lights 5,6U0 Sewer upkeep 300 City clerk 300 treasurer 100 Janitor 300 Fuel and lights 250
 This is practically the same budget as made up last year the only differ ence being deduction of Sl00 in the general pense account and of S25 for the city clerk. It was also voted to recommend an appropriation of $9,900 for the payment of interest and liquida- tlOIt Ol tit scnCi dtNVtfts n tdA Ot 1-2 mills, the same rate as last year, is recommended. A vote was passed for the laying out of Woodstock ave- nue upon which the council will hold hearing in the near future.
 Besides the s 1-2 mill tax which the common council will recommend to the annual city meeting in March they will recommend an additional special tax of three mills. This iaddi- tionaI tax is for the purpose of raising money for interest on and to liquidate the sewer debt 1t was voted by the citizens 10 pay for the sewers by gen. eral taxation and this three mills rec commended is the first installment. It will take about twenty years to pay for the system On the three mill basis,
Putnam patriot., 1914-02-20

The boys s. F. class Of the Meth odist church thank all who supported their successful food sale, which netted $10.35.
Putnam patriot., 1914-02-20
Ten Days Revival Services

At the A. NJ. E. Zion mission even- ings this week special services are be- ing held under the direction of Rev. C.. $. White Of New Haven, the presiding elder, and Miss D. Pickett, an evange- list of the same city. Great interest has been aroused and the meetings which are to be continued nightly un- til Wednesday evening of next week, are being well attended. The series of meetings will be concluded on Ash Wednesday evening. On the following evening the members of the mission and their friends are to have | turkey supper and a committee is now sngag- ed in making the arrangements.
 Chester E. Child, president of the Southern New England Lumber Deal- CTS Association, left Putnam Thurs day morning for Washington, D. C., to se present at hearing Of the Inter. state Commerce .Commission relative to per cent. increase in freight rates.
 Mrs. G. Harold Gilpatric aud son George are visiting Attorney Walter Gilpatric and family in New York.
Putnam patriot., 1914-02-20

MT. and Mrs. C. k. Heath nre In Arlington, N. J., atten fling the funerai of W. D. Heath.
Putnam patriot., 1914-02-20

These amounts are due Aug. 29th, 1913. and include costs and interest to that time. The aggregate amount IS S3, ,194.90 and as the city has in its hands S3 ,600.52 it will leave balance in favor of the trustee of S402.62 assum- ing that interest from Aug. 29, 1915, IS not allowed.
The Cairo bulletin., 1914-02-12

tors from whom received only tempo
rary relief. | decided to give Lydia f.
Pinkham's Vegetable Compound fair
trial and also the Sanative Wash. Ihave
now used the remedies for four months
and cannot express my thanks for what
they have done for me.
eff these lines will be of any benefit
you have my permission to publish
them. = Mrs. SADIE WILLIAMS, 455
james Street, Elkhart, Indiana.
Lydia e. Pinkham's Vegetable Com.
pound, made from native roots and herbs,
contains no narcotic or harmful drugs,
and to-day holds the record of being the
most successful remedy for female i'll:
we know of, and thousands Of voluntary
testimonials on file in the Pinkham
laboratory at Lynn, Mass, seem tc
prove this fact.
IL you have the slightest doubt
that Lydia T.. Pinkham's Negeta-
Bile Compound will help yoG, write
.oLydia E.Pinkham Medicine Co
(cOnfidentian Lynn, Mass, for adj
vice. Your letter will be opened,
read and answered by q woman,
and held in strict confidence.
The Cairo bulletin., 1914-02-12

viii solve the problem
Mrs. G.. Bowerman and daughter,
of st. Louis, Mo, who were visiting
her brother and wife, Prof, Logan.
for week, returned home Monday
The men and boys here enjoyed
their first skating Of the season Iast
sunday A large crowd was ON the
lee all day and late into tho nishL
all had fine time heavy sa9w
fell here Monday.
Ben Henson came in Monday
from Chester. He is on parole and
We believe will make good.
Semon Castleman and wife were
visiting his mother in Advance, No.
last week, returning Saturday
Nose Minton, the old ,skiff ferry
man at L, Cape, was buried here
Saturday.
DR. G. f. Duncan shipped out a
ear load Of spokos this week.
Rev. Watson commenced his pro-
tracted meeting at the NJ f. church
Monday evening; it will continue
all this week.
\ coroner's inquest was held
over the body OF Rufus Burns, age
Il years, who dropped dead Monday
at 1850. The young man mad
been ailing for some time bat was
| up ami about. The verdict was aat,
1ural causes.
The Leyee and Drainage Com
Imissi1ucrs Of Mcclure district Aad
a meeting here Tuesday The fol
lowing were present, Whitney Gil.
bert, Of Chester, civil Engineer j
! E Dunn of Dexter, Mo-. 7. J. Me.
Cmre, Who haye made up the as
sessment roll and it viii be present
ed to the court and the jury.
John Bass was in Ullin for sever
The Cairo bulletin., 1914-02-12
SALTS IS FINE
FIR BAcKACHE
Flush Your Kidneys Occasionally
If You Eat Meat
Regularly.

No man or woman who eats meat
regularly can make a mistake by
flushing the kidneys occasionally,
says a well known authority. Meat
forms uric acid which clogs tine
kilaey pores so they cluggishly
filter or strain only part OF the
waste and poisons from the blood.
then yea get sick Nearly all rhau-
matism, headaches, liver trouble,
nervousness. constipation. dizziness,
sleepleasnoss, bladder disorders come
from sluggish Kidneys
The moment you feel a dull ache
in the kidneys or your back hurts,
OF il the urine is cloudy. offensive
fun OF sediment, irregular OF pass
age or attended BY a sensation Of
sclldug, get about four ounces OF
Jal Salts from amy reliable phar-
macy and take tablespoonful in q
glass of water before breakfast ior s.,
few days and your Kidneys win then
act fine. This famous salt is made
| from the acid OF grapes and lemon
juice, n1mbiued With lithia and has
been used for generations to flush
cloggod kidneys and stimulate tham
to activity. also to neutralI2e the
o.;1s IA urine en- IT M fDnoar rauea.s
The Cairo bulletin., 1914-02-12

Tahetas may be had in black and
colors from 81 to 81 yard. They range
in width from So to A inches
To copy IA dress for a girl Of Is it re-
quires 4 4 yards of 80 inch material
No, S200-S20l is a dainty suit for
spring. The coat is developed in golf
inc trimmed with contrasting revers
and few buttons; the skirt is a two
piece design with slightly draped eft
feet brought about by two crosswise
pleats in front. This design requires
for size SO 81 yards Of 80 inch materl-
al for the coat $4,000 ana "a yards for
the skirt tS20l).
No. $3.50 sizes I to 49,
No. S200--sizes 90 to ~
No. S20l--sizes % TO 30.
Each pattern - cents.
The Cairo bulletin., 1914-02-12
PARIS DECLARES THAT SKIRTS
WILL REMAIN FULL AT THE HIPS

Peg tops ana panniers, tunics and
'uilies, mark the new skirts and seem
20 be growing IN favor every day,
Often these hip draperies are OF chif-
fon or net; the new soft taTetas seem
especially suited to panniers, as 1t has
just body enough to require no bones
or wire The lowered taffetas are
very quaint and pretty, giving an 1880
effect which is fascinating.
No. S236 shows an afternoon costume
Of plain and figured taffetas The
skirt Is "A peg top design with the folds
laid in softrt about the waist. soft
sage green is the color, with the side
TUNES showing just suggestion Of
pale Persian shades and a ceverly ar
ranged waistcoat of the same shade of
green velvet
The Cairo bulletin., 1914-02-12
MCCLURE


\ petition, signed hv ffty
four voters Of Mcclure precinct,
calllhs Tor special election TO
change the ROAD commission form
OF ) new to l---that commissioner
to be elected by the popular vote.
the idea prevailing is, that one man
can give moro time and attention
and better service than three. At
less cost and better results be de-
rived from all moneys collected Cor
road purposes. There seems to be a
feeling of dissatisfaction with the
present system and some seem te
think that a change, as suggested
The Cairo bulletin., 1914-02-12

The smallest church in England at
Fairfield. Romney Marsh, was visited
recently by the archbishop Of Canter-
bury The building, an ancient one, is
solated in a meadow surrounded by
water. The six painted box pews were
allied with visitors. The primate
preached from a high pulpit. and his
head nearly touched the oak beams.
The Cairo bulletin., 1914-02-12
K0URY & SERMONS.

Al 1909 Washington avenue, re-
ceive all the frosa vegetables from
the south direct from the growers.
They have a first class meat market
and up-to-date grocery. Free AMI
prompt delivery. Don't fail to give
them n trial. Phones Home 81, Bell
3Gj. PIP is
The Cairo bulletin., 1914-02-12

Columbus first landed on an island
OF the Bahama group off the coast OF
Florida. which was named San Saliva
dor. He afterward made explorations
among other OF the West Indian isl
ands and along the coast of Cuba, lie
died, however, without ever knowing
that he had discovered new cont
nent. The lands he had found he sup
posed -mere, a.ssswt$snsg~asiafas OF TN
East Indies,
The Cairo bulletin., 1914-02-12
Tonicjn Scent of Lavender.

If YOU are martyr to neuralgia or
headaches YOU may envy the people
who prepare lavender for sale, Layen-
der. indeed. is an excellent tonic for
anyone who is run down. Doctors fire.
quently recommend people suffering
from nervous breakdown 10 get job
at gathering Or distilling this fragrant
plant.
The Cairo bulletin., 1914-02-12
Wednesday Card Club.

Mrs. q. G Kerh entertained che
"Wednesday Card club at her home
10l2 Walnut street yesterday after
noon. The afternoon was spent
PLAYING auction bridge followed. b.
a dainty luncheon. At cards Mrs.
Max kaufman wen tho club prize
and will entertain this club at leI
home Ninth street next week.
The Cairo bulletin., 1914-02-12
Valentine MasnneradA.

The Fancy Mask ball viii IL.
given by the Elks club tonight at
their elab building Admission cards
for the ladies can be obtained from
House Manager Ross Bates. Those
in masks will not be permitted in
the bali room unless they have
cards, and nil who dance are &c
quastad to be on The floor by $40
o'clock
The Cairo bulletin., 1914-02-12
20 Visit Eastern Sars.

Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Spencer, Mrs.
john a. Summons and Mrs. A. j,
Rees left yesterday for Centralia to
attend the state school OF instruction
for the 0rlsr of the Eastern Star
which will be hclQ there Thursday
and Friday. This school is IN
charge Of the Worthy Grand Matron
OF the State Mrs, May Bromley Nit
roy of Chicago.
Tho Worthy Grand Matron has
The Cairo bulletin., 1914-02-12
Camn Ere Girls.

The Camp Fire Girls will meet
Friday afternoon in the Boy Scouts
rooms at the Presbyterian church.
These meetings will occur in the
afternoons throughout the winter.
The Cairo bulletin., 1914-02-12
Tuesday Card Club.

Mrs. Leslie b. Roche viii enter
tain The Tuesday Card club and 4
number Of guests with a 900"
party Saturday afternoon at her
home $50 Twenty-siXth street.
The Cairo bulletin., 1914-02-12
Music Kent up.

The mother of one family of small
children always takes the hour after
the children are snugly tucked III PED
to keep up her music. 1t gives the
mother an opportunity TO ENJOY her
music and teaches the children 10
listen and enjoy fine music.
The Cairo bulletin., 1914-02-12
Crescent N. E. Class.

The Crescent class of the NJ +.
church will meet this evening with
Miss Gertrude Little at the home Of
her sister, Mrs. E. Nordman, 2G0t
lIolbrook avenue.
The Cairo bulletin., 1914-02-12

The Presbyterian Woman's Mis-
sionary society will celebrate Wash
inGtcn's birthday Saturday after
noon, February 81, with Colonial
tea The ladies receiving will be
ecstumed in colonial style.
The Cairo bulletin., 1914-02-12

notified Queen Hester NJ. Chapter of
Cairo that she will make them an
official visit on March at whlch
time she viii probably be accom-
panied by several other state OIL
Gers.
The Cairo bulletin., 1914-02-12
Piles Cured in 6 to II DAYS

Your druggist will refund money Il
PAZO OINTMENT fails 10 cure any
case of Itching. Blind. Bleeding or
Protruding Piles in to Il days. The
Srst application gives Ease s. Rest. SOC.
The Cairo bulletin., 1914-02-12

The Lutheran Ladies. Aid Soclct.
will give a Valentine Coffee Thurs
day afternoon. Feb. 18th at the
home OF Mrs. Herman Weber. S29
Ninth street. 2-lt -
The Cairo bulletin., 1914-02-12

/ G m lie weakness,
pain and IRREGULAR
ties. The pains in
my sides were in
creased by walking
or standing on my
feet and | had such
awful bearing down
feelings, was de-
pressed in spirits
and became thin and
| pale with dull, heavy
! ewes | had Siv dor.
The Cairo bulletin., 1914-02-12

\ To obtain either pattern illustrated MI
| out this coupon and enclose Is cents in
/ stamps or coin. BE sure 10 state number
/ Of pattern sind size measuring over the
l fullest part Of the bust. Address Pattern
4 Department. care Of this paper
The Cairo bulletin., 1914-02-12

al days on business.
, Mrs. W. Dougherty and Mrs.
George E. Martin We're in Caro-
Monday
The Cairo bulletin., 1914-02-12
Wednesday 800" Club.

Mrs. A. f. Curtis viii be hostess
to the Wednesday 800" club at ley
residence, 52G Twcnty-fourth street,
Saturday afternoon.
The Cairo bulletin., 1914-02-12
w. C. T. U. Meeting.

The Woman's Christian Temper
anee Union will meet this afternoon
at the home Of Mrs. Jesse +. Millcr,
us Center street.
The Cairo bulletin., 1914-02-12

icers.
prpcoNArc
Mrs An Kilco is IN NJ her bonc
len Tentb street
Mrs Josanb N-apoer of -27 rrns.
I-tr,st is ,isiting nj Cbicago
| e. ]. Stack of Cotter Bros, is max
The Cairo bulletin., 1914-02-12
MRS. williams
LONG SICKNESS
Yields To Lydia r. Pink
hams Vegetable
Compound.

Elkhart, Ind. -" suffered for four
teen years from organic inflammation,
The Cairo bulletin., 1914-02-12
CAIRO LOAN SHARKS
HAVE BEEN VICTIMS
IN DUPLICATE GAME

Concluded from Page One.)
The Cairo bulletin., 1914-02-12

john Ileh and daughter Miss Hazel
ana Frank Lautcrbach OF Anna. ILL.,
We're the guests yesterday Of Charles
Walker of Anna, who is a patient at
the Boudurant hospital.
The Cairo bulletin., 1914-02-12

Misses Sue Thorpe and Kate Liul-
say of .HIl Sycamore street, attend
ed the funeral OF the late Frank
Fowler which took place at Mound
ity, Yesterday.
The Cairo bulletin., 1914-02-12
PERSONALS.

Mrs. 4. N. Kileo is i'll at her homo
en- Tenth street.
The Cairo bulletin., 1914-02-12

G. J. Stack of Cotter Bros, is MAX
ing a business trip at New Madrid,
Mo.
The Cairo bulletin., 1914-02-12

Mrs. Joseph Wenger of ~ Cross
tr2et. is visiting at Chicago.
The Cairo bulletin., 1914-02-12

Mrs. G. p. Taylor of Benton, Ill
who has been the guest Of Mrs. 9.
B. Archibald Of 52S Thirty-iifth
street, returned to her home yester-
day
The Nome daily nugget., 1914-04-03
We print everything and anything in job printing line at tho Nugget

was postponed till netX session upon request of the board of fisheries, who asked that nothing to done till As- sistant Commissioner Jones presents
 is reports which he is to make after an extended Investigation. Several bills providing for the regulation of the fishing industry providing for its taxation are also postponed till after tho full report of Assistant Commis- sioner Jones is made.
The Nome daily nugget., 1914-04-03

cl eek and opened a deep wound, which it took three stitches to close.
 Jones and smith had finished dinner in a cafe when the accident happened. After the rcpast was finished, they had settled themselves back for L smoke when Jones heaved There Was a snap, and before Jones realized what had happened blood was pour ions left eye, while the eye itself was tightly closed in pain. Jones is . prominent business man here.
The Nome daily nugget., 1914-04-03
STEAMER STRIKES ICEBERG
 AND SINKS IMMEDIATELY

ST. JOHNS. April g. There is n growing fear that the scaling steam ship southern Cross which was caught in a terrific storm and ice Hoes in the Erll island straits has gone down witn all hands on board. The Southern Cross carried d crew of one hundred days over due.
 Reports gathered from other ships which escaped the severity of tn" storm states that the Southern Cross
The Nome daily nugget., 1914-04-03
TWO STEAMERS REPORTED LOST
FEDERALS MAKE DESPERATE
 DEFENSE AGAINST REBELS

Killed and wounded were fifteen hui ,lrcd while the fcdcrals loses were ou thousand Ri and the number of wrunded unknown. General Valasco rill probably collect his scattered f' rccs and attempt to make june ton with the forces which are known lo be on the way to his relief. If he .uccccds he will have sufficient force under his command to check any i'm mediate advance of General Villas f,rces.
The Nome daily nugget., 1914-04-03
CHIEF OF STAFF
 WOOD RET|RES
Special Nugget Service.

WASHINGTON, D. C.. April ,. - Chief of Staff Wood quits his office LeXt Monday. Major General Leonard Wood who army officers admit has been the most efficient man that has held that office for many years will turn his duties over to Major General Witherspoon. General Wood and hsi daughter will spend several months in Europe, the general having been lic will return to New York city and take command of the department of tEe east, the most important depart mental command in the country.
The Nome daily nugget., 1914-04-03

when last seen Was surrounded by I t,cld of ice nors and masses of ice were being driven against her by terrific wind which was blowing at tn, time. rh" southern Cross Was bad Y iammrd and tt is thought by thos, familiar with those waters, that tn, chances for the ship are very meaec
 From trlcgrams received it wont, seem that both the steamers New r. undland and Southern Cross wcr lost.
The Nome daily nugget., 1914-04-03
RICHARDSON ASSISTS
 CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

Dr. l. IT, Mustard, president of the Chamber of Commerce who telegraph ed to Col. w. T., Richardson regarding tn, order which was issued from the war department for the cvaccution of Fort Davis and asking his aid in sc
 curing the recall of said order re- Ceived today, the following telegram
The Nome daily nugget., 1914-04-03
Special Nugget Service.

Jui'REH. April B General Villa .rlo2rlrhcd Carrauza last night: "Our forces are in full possession of Tor rcuu anal the rrnrunts of the federal ;.,'uI arr lr.t,me Torrcun in full fii4hl The rrvohlionisls playrd upon the d"f"nscs al day v"srcrdt, with their artillery and kept up a continuous rain of shell upon the city tin late yesterday when Villa ordered the final assault. The outer defcnscs If T"rroou 1lrd-,ccn- -completedly de stroNcd ald there was nu serious diff f'"N in the rrNolutinnists entering thr city Isclf The frdrrHls fough' with desperate determination and met the advancc of Villa with q withrrinr fire from the machine guns and mus kctry l'ut the depleted and exhausted forces of the fcdrralS could not with stand th" crushing onslaught of the superior numbers of the rcsolutonist@ !.
 ne HSilllllS NdS ucSpcTdte dhh bloody and quarters were not asked C: granted by either side.
 The streets of Torrcon are strcwl with the dead of both sides and today has the appearance of being vcrita- ble charncl housco
 The losses on both sides were very heavy, the rcvolutionists loses n
The Nome daily nugget., 1914-04-03
CHAMBERLAIN
 TO MAKE SPEECH
Special Nugget Service.

WASIIINGTuN, D. C.. April : senator Chamberlain has announced his intention of Irngthily addressin- the senate on the tolls repeal question eaton tomorrow. senator Chamber lain predicts that even q greater fight in the house, though probably Prcsi- 6ent Wilson's great influence will he aufficicn ito compel the senators to take similar action
The Nome daily nugget., 1914-04-03
WILL MEET AT
 EXPOSITION
Special Nugget Service.

SAN FRANCISCO, April ,. Among the large number of gatherings or so- o:cties, scientific religious, etc, which will assemble al the exposition none will equal in impoltanc and number t"at of th" meeting of the engineers Twenty five thousand have already accepted invitations to attend. l. will h" the largest body of distnguishe engineers ever assembled in one place
 Tn" meeting will he held in Scptem- her