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The Ketchikan miner., 1914-03-13
ASK PAROONS FUR
 UNION MEN

Chicago, March t3-Labor leaders are preparing to pre- sent an application for pardons for the Iron Workers Union officials convicted of dynamite conspiraeys and the illegal transportation of dynamite on passenger trains. The petitions which have been signed by union labor everywhere will probably be presented to Pres ident Wilson tomorrow. In the event of his refusal to inter- fere, no hope remains for the men but to serve out their terms.
The Ketchikan miner., 1914-03-13
"BILLYn SEMAR BACK

Wm- Semar. Alaska manager for the Engelbr. Wiese fish curing interests in this region. who had been On a business trip south. returned On the Northwestern this morning ard will start business at once for this season The other day a consignment Of lumber arriv- ed for Billy from the Sound which was never intended for lleFees, but looks more like material for a house. Wonder what t is for?.
The Ketchikan miner., 1914-03-13

out and take part in the parade. Of those orders who are for bidden by their laws to parade, the members are invited to take their as private -itlzepS 50 that as good Sohw ing as possible may be made. In ease the weather is bad, the parade will be omitted. but otherwise the invitation is ex-
 ea cd to al who feel so in clined to take part. To make the parade the better the bus
 eS> horses Of the town will be asked to clese from two to
 te esoeh @ that their peo- pie may have an opportunity to take part.
The Ketchikan miner., 1914-03-13
GIVEN ID
 B|LL'SFR|ENOS

Washington. March. i3-Af- fer signing the Alaska Rail- road bill yesterday, President Wilson presented the gold pen with which he had signed the word "Woodrow" to Charles Heffner a promines Democrat of the state Of Washington. who had been very prominent in the fight for the passage of the bill. The silver pen with which he wrote Wilson" he gave to Chairmen Houston of the House Committee.
The Ketchikan miner., 1914-03-13
SOME EGGS

The superiority of local eggs over those shipped in was dem onstrated this morning when Capt. Forss weighed a dozen of the eggs from his White Orph- lhStons and found that they pulled down the scales at 3i ounces while and average doz- en of store eggs weighed but 24 ounces.
The Ketchikan miner., 1914-03-13
THE SHAMROCK DANCE

The shipment of real old sod from County Clare. arrived or the Northwestern this morning and 5s being carefully guarded for inc big s. Patrick's Day dance at Red Mems Hall to he gwen by the Eagles next Wednesday night It's full Of ,5snFoeks-she real thingand 5AeF MI be gwen away free at inc dance Better cef your tickets right away.
The Ketchikan miner., 1914-03-13
PILE DRIVING IE FINISHED

The pile driving on the North land Dock is just about fin ished and the capping and deck ing will be put on as soon as possible, and the dock will hen be as good as any in the Norht. There is some prob ability that the coal bunkers will be built at the west end of the dock instead of the old To- cation. If this is done it will leave a fine landing place for the steamers using that wharf.
The Ketchikan miner., 1914-03-13
MRS. DAILY RETURNS

Mrs. Daily. who went south on the MaripoSa to take care Af !. ]. when he was sick i'll Seattle and passed him on the way down to the Sound, return ed on the Northwestern this morning. She says she avoid ed probable infection with the humps by the trip. but never did like a seafaring life any way.
The Ketchikan miner., 1914-03-13
FOREST OFFICIAL
 BACK FROM SOUTH

w. G. Weigle head of the Forest Service in this region. who had been south on official business, is home again, hay ing returned on the Northwest ern today. He informs the Miner that Bruce Hoffman. who has asked for a change Of station from Alaska to Oregon. will be transferred in a couple or three weeks, with head quarters at Medford. Oregon.
The Ketchikan miner., 1914-03-13
AFRICAN COAST
 STORM-SWEPT

Rome. March i3-AdvieeS re- eeived from Tripoli state that the whole northern coast Of Africa has been swept by a ter rife hurricane. The storm reached its greatest violence on the Moroccan coast where 43 ships are reported 10 have been wrecked. Details Of the storm are lacking. but 1t is said to have been the worst in the past two hundred years.
The Ketchikan miner., 1914-03-13
GAS BOAT MAN ARRIVES

G. II. Hardy, the engineer on the Judge, Sawyer & McKay'> power boat, arrived on the Northwestern. His delay in coming has held back loggoing operations at the camp which will be taken up at once.
The Ketchikan miner., 1914-03-13

A general invitation is eN- tended to everybody to attend the meeting in the evening of which is the following Is the program.
 Called to order by Chairman Star Spangled Banner, Band, Opening address. Chas. H. Cos
 grove.
 Hail Columbia, Band Address. Rev. II. w. Kitchener. Song, Alaska, School children. Address, Rev. R. E. Roe. Vocal Selection. Theo Brown. Address. Dr. ]. L. Myers. Selection. Band Impromptu Speeches.
 America. Audience.
The Ketchikan miner., 1914-03-13
cROWTHER COMPLETES
 PRELIMINARY SURVEY

II ?. CFowtheF. inc Juneau surveyor. who has been at work ol the survey for the Sgllley-Jsnkins eannery. re- turned home on the Northwest egn this morning. He informed The Miner Man that he has finished iha preliminary work. and the final w:ll be done a. Sa5a as inc buildings are erect et.
The Ketchikan miner., 1914-03-13
HUMBOLDT SAILS
 FUR NORTH

Seattle. March i3-The steamer Humboldt sailed al one o'clock this afternoon for ketchikan. Her passengers for that place are B. A. Eardley, C. D. Arnold and two steerage. The Spokane is scheduled to sail at midnight.
The Ketchikan miner., 1914-03-13
POSTAL OFFICIAL HERE

l. G. Weizler, chief mail clerk for this district. Is local visitor. He reports that his de- partment is preparing for a big season this year.
The Ketchikan miner., 1914-03-13
PIANO TUNER

George Anderson, the well known expert and factory rep resentative for piano and player Pianos also Electric Pianos Will be in Ketchikan in the near future. Leave orders at The Revilla Hotel. adv
 ~
 Arrow shirts and collars, at Fields. ad,
The Ketchikan miner., 1914-03-13
SALE OF GOOD EATS

The Ladies Aid of the NJ. E. church will conduct a sale of home made cakes, doughnuts. candy and other good things in the grocery department of the Tongass store, Saturday after noon. March t4, beginning at two o'clock.
The Ketchikan miner., 1914-03-13

For Sale One Columbia river = 5oa'- 25x- feet. Five horse 1s2Rer Alangs engine. si50.00. V ortheza Machine Works. adv.
The Ketchikan miner., 1914-03-13

Field received some new coats for ladies on the North western this morning. adv
The Ketchikan miner., 1914-03-13

Another lot Of ladies or. piece dresses just received al Fields. .4.
The Ketchikan miner., 1914-03-13

Field gan fl boys from ? years old up to the man meas uFing $ stout in q shit of clothes. sdx.
The Ketchikan miner., 1914-03-13

Virginia Lou" By Bill Wood worth at the Dream tonight. al
The Ketchikan miner., 1914-03-13

A. k Foss. the Hadley mill man Is in town today on bus mess connected with his plant.
The Ketchikan miner., 1914-03-13

1 good show at the Dream tonight. adv.
The Ketchikan miner., 1914-03-13

\ good EssaHay western drama q the Dream tonight ad
The Ketchikan miner., 1914-03-13

The latest models in ladies suits are obtainable at Fields.
 Advertisement
The Ketchikan miner., 1914-03-13
EGGS
EGGS
EGGS

Strictly fresh ranch, gauran- teed. 3 doz. for s1.OO, Thom- PSOII OtOre. adv
The Ketchikan miner., 1914-03-13

All weights in underwear at field :. adv.
Putnam patriot., 1914-01-23
Interesting Locals
ADVERTISEMENT

ADVERTISEMENT
 Order your flowers for the Bremen $ ball at G k. Shaw's.
 Hulled corn, delicious, wholesome, strengthening. Fresh at Arnold's fish market.
 Can't think of what to eat? Want something wholesome? Get hulied corn. Arnold's fish market.
 Watch for the ad of the closing out sale of Kennedy's stables. in next weeks paper. Great opportunity.
 Special pre-invenLory prices on stationery at Shaw's until Feb. 1. It will pay you to call, as you use stationery all the time.
 Edison two and four minute wax records at special prices. Some ex- cellent values for cash buyers at Shaw's.
 For over forty years the Middlesex Banking Co.,, has received deposits from .sl00 up, paving five per cenf. interest on same. Over S4 ,0OU,00O in vested without the loss of dollar for any idepositnrs. For particulars ad- dress c. E. Shaw, Putnam, Conn.
Putnam patriot., 1914-01-23
Entertained at College Whist
Miss Gladys A. Farmer a Delightful
 Hostess

Miss Gladys A. Farmer gave col leee whist at her home on Chapman street last Friday evening in honor of members of the Clark College Glee Club, following the concert in the en- tertainment course. As the result of the playing Miss Josephine NJ. Clifford and Miss Marion Andem were tied for first honors among the ladies, Miss Ruth k. Rylher of Hartford receiving the low score prize. The honors for the gentlemen were awarded to k. A. Townsend for the high score and Mer- Till P. Paine for the low score. Fol lowing the play sherbet and confec- tions were served. The evening closed with vocal and instrumental selections by the ladies and members of the glee club. The out of town guests were Miss Ruth E Ryther, Hartford; R. +. Brooks, F. A. Townsend, Merrill F. Paine, Charles B. Shaw, w. J. Gel. dard, and H. II. Sloane, of Clark Uni. versity, Worcester.
Putnam patriot., 1914-01-23
ELkS' CHARITY BALL Brilliant Social Affair For Poor and
 Needy Large Attendance. Dancing. Good Music
 And ToasI

The second annual charity ball of Putnam Lodge of Elks was held in Union hall Thursday evening. The entire proceeds will be used for chari- table purposes among the poor and needy in Putnam. There were three hundred present. Melomis orchestra Of Worcester furnished an excellent concert program and also music for dancing. The stage was pretuly dec orated with potted plants, ferns and palms from the Andem greenhouses and the festooning, done in the Elks colors, purple and white, was by Cyril Remillard. Over the stage were the letters, R. P. 0. E., outlined in inean- descent lights while over the center of the stage was clock the dial, cleo. trically lighted, with the hands point ing to the mystic hour of eleven.
 As soon as the concert program was finished dancing began and continued until the early morning hours with an iutermission about midnight. There "NAN many ItNSNhb AAbti towns and the ladies were prettiiy gowned. At II o'clock the brother Elks gathered about the stage. Exalt- ed Ruler J. B. Tatem, Jr., delivered a part of the ritual appropriate at such occasions. Lights were dimmed and Judge ]. Harry Mann, member of the order, delivered toast to the ab. sent brothers.
 The affair was Il success socially and financially and a substantial sum was raised for charity. During the even- ing fruit punch was served and at in. remission many took occasion to en- l joy supper at hotels or cafes.
 The committee of arrangements was made up of John B. Byrne, chairman; l; Charles E. Dean, Oscar s. Rich, Pros per Negiard, w. D. Wilson. Charles E. Dan was floor director with the fol- lowing aids: John w. Lynch, Alfred l.. Bonin, Oscar S. Rich, Prosper Ne giard and Louis E. Kennedy of Dan. l ielson.
Putnam patriot., 1914-01-23
Royal Arcanum InstaIIs Officers

Putnam Council, Royal Arcanum, ,in- stalled their newly elected officers in their hall on Pomfret street Monday evening. The installing officer was Grand Chaplain Holloway. The ofii- cers installed were:
 Regent, w. E. Davison.
 Past Regent, Geo. w. Baker.
 Vice Regent, Henry l.. Converse. Orator, l.. H. Fuller.
 Secretary, k. M. Barney.
 Collecto F. w. Seward.
 Treasurer, Frank D. Thayer. Chaplain, J. Richard Carpenter. Guide, Ernest c. Morse.
 Warden, H. J. Thayerr
 Sentry, David Flagg
 Following the installation there was dancing. Refreshments were served.
Putnam patriot., 1914-01-23
Has Record of "Cute' MuIyey

The record of "Cute" Mulvey, ar- rested in New Haven for the Willi- mantle police, who wanted him for thefts in Willimantie, has been turned over to States Attorney Charles k. Searls of this city. Mulvey was bound over to the Superior court from the Willimantic police court and he will be confronted by his record, which was investigated by Chief Richmond of Willimantic, when he comes before the court. His name is Frank, but he derived his title of "Cuten for his clev- erness when A lad. His speciality is key work. He has served time in Sing Sing and other New York state prisons and has also served time in Connecticut. He has also been arrest ed in various cities. He is accused of breaking into the home of Harold C. Wiggin, Willimantic, and stealing quantity of jewelFy.
Putnam patriot., 1914-01-23
Arrested by Brooklyn Constable.

Mrs. Viola Stromberg was arrested in a house on Van den Noort street Tuesday morning by constable Lathrop of Brooklyn. Later Clarence Woodson, colored, was arrested on the same charge in Brooklyn. Both were charged with aduItry. They furnished bonds of $500 each for appearance be- fore justice in Brooklyn Wednesday. The woman's husband lives in Put nam but they have not been living together for some time. Wednesday they were bound over to the Superior court in the same amount of bonds after pleading not guilty.
Putnam patriot., 1914-01-23
EVERYBODY GO TO
 CHURCH SUNDAY
February Sth The Day
A Successful Movement

Whenever a good thing Is suggested city other cities are apt 10 initiate it.. Doubtless if a canvass could be m ade in any given city or town in the United States the large majority of the people would cordially vole to have the churches remain in thetf eommun- ity and they might express the wish that somehow or other that they themselves might see their way clear to attend church services at least once on Sunday.
 Some people say habit is the control. ling factor in the question of church attendance and that they were obliged to go to church in their early years and as they grew older they decided they would not go and so they formed the habit of staying at home. It Is probable that the bad habit of staying at home and loafing around the house ail aay Sunday is easier than to brace up, get good bath Saturday night, the old fashioned way, and experience the comfort of clean clothes on Sunday, and the satisfaction and spiritual up- lift of hearing good sermon.
 There seems to have been inaugurat- ed a movement all over the United States to return to the good habit of going to church sunday. Wherever It has been worked up the attendance at the church services has been more than doubled. Fine reports come from various cities. New Haven, Hartford, Norwich, Worcester and other cities have made a Iousing success of the movement. The design is not simply to get people to come one day to church but to so agitate the question and work up the subject that all hands will attend church February s and find it so interesting, helpful and stimulating that they will continue to go all the year round.
 Putnam churches will observe the week February Is, with ronsing ral. ly for s'Go to Church Sunday, febru- nfy sth.p A committee from the united churches of the city held q meeting recently and appointed com mittee to carry out plans for a big at. tendance at all the churches. Every person in the town may consider them selves cordially invited to attend some church Sunday, February sth.
Putnam patriot., 1914-01-23
Expected to See Man KiIIea at Depot

People at the railroad station last Thursday afternoon saw the start of a little affair that they expected to see end in a tragedy, but they say that drunken man seldom gets hurt and this proved so in this case. The man was dressed like labcrer and had a ticket for New Haven. He was told to get upon the train but loudly de- clared that he was an old railroad man and could jump 1t. He got on the last car and the vestibule door was shut He hung on until the train attained considerable headway. Some one shouted to him to jump and he did so. It looked for the moment as though he would go under the wheels, but after rolling over several times he got up and still continued his steady rapid fire conversation where he had left off when the train started and did not ap- pear to consider that anything out of the usual course of daily events had happened to him.
Putnam patriot., 1914-01-23
Captain Stops Bare Knuckle Mill

A fist fight between man and wom- an under Front street, bridge was brought to a sudden ending without a knockout by the interference of Cap tain of Police Murray Tuesday after noon. When the captain stepped be- tween the contestants the woman was holding iher own and the exhibition was give and take affair. The trouble was over the possession of key and a receipt which the woman claimed be- longed to her. She had grabbed the mans hat as security and this led to the encounter. Peace was restored and the woman took the trolley saying she was going to Norwich.
Putnam patriot., 1914-01-23
VETERAN RAILROAD
 CONDUCTOR DEAD
Vernon Franklin JoSliu dies in Oxford
Placed on Pension List Five Years Ago


 Vernon Franklin Joslin, for many years one of the most popular conduc. tCrs on the New Haven road, died at his home in Oxford on Thursday of last week. He had been suffering from dropsy and heart disease since last June and at times his condition has been critical.
 MT. Jeslin was a native of East Thompson, and received his early edu- cation in the district schools of that town. When young man he worked as a farmer and later took up the trade of shoemaker. At the age of Is years he married Miss Mary Jacobs of Thompson, ,who died about seven years ago. They continued to .make East Thompson their home until MT. Joslin reached the age of 85 years At that time they moved to Southbridge and MT. Joslin took up railroading as an occupation
 For many years he was conductor on the Webster Special between South bridge and Worcester, running through to Putnam. He became widely known among the business and professional men of this section who had occasion to,travel.
 Five years ago he reached the age limit and was voluntarily retired lon half ,pay. When he retired he sold his house in Southbridge and went to i've with his brother, Loren T. Joslin of Webster. In June, 1911, MT. Josin married as his second wife Miss Kath- crime Gaffney of Brook field.
 Two years ago they moved to Ok ford, where they have since made their home. When young man he joined the Putnam masonic lodge in Wood stock ,and continued as an active mem Der of the order until failing health the past summer prevented.
 He is survived by his wife, two bro- thers, William C., of Media, Pa, and Loren T. Joslin of Webster. Also three nephews, Harold Joslin, a civil en gin. eer of Washington; Cedric Joslin of Newark, N. J., and Harley Josin, a student at Brown. Funeral services were held at his home in Oxford, the burial being in Southbridge.
Putnam patriot., 1914-01-23
Commission Form of Government
Praise for Mayor Macdonald

The mayor of Putnam, who is as progressive as he is wise, urges upon the voters of his city, as he assumes his office, after reelection, that they should seriously consider the eommis . sion plan of government for Putnam. He points out the great value that it has been to other cities and quotes sta tistics from other localities showing the great benefit derived
 Discussing this matter of vital i'm partance to all municipalities, Rock vile included, the "Meriden Journal, a champion of llfe commission plan of government, says:
 "This information is just given to call attention to the fact that the cities of staid old New England, the munich paliiies, that are supposed to operate along beaten paths, more than in any other part of the country, are now waking up to the need of bettering conditions and doing things as they should be.
 "We believe that all cities will have this sort of administration in a few years, that the crude methods now in vogue here and elsewhere in Connecti- cut, will give way to the direct plan, the fixing of possibility, the doing away with unnecessary offices, the cut ting down of needless expenses and ,the abolition of complex systems.
 "We are sanguine that 1914 will see great many cities of New England added to the large list of those which have already become commission gov erned about the country.o-Rockville Leader.
Putnam patriot., 1914-01-23
WHITE HEART SHOT
Kentucky Thoroughbred Mare Had
 To Be Killed
Was Owned By Mrs. Julia Doane Dresser


 The thoroughbred Kentucky mare, White Heart, owned by Mrs. Julia Doane Dresser of Thompson, slipped on ithe ice while being exercised last Thursday morning and received a compound fracture of the fema. The mare was shot Sunday.
 The anim Il was very valuable one and among the best in Mrs. Dfesser's stables. It was valued at 5000 or more. The hostler took the mare out Thursday morning for exercise and re- turr ing the horse slipped in the drive way and did not rise. 1t was found that it's leg was broken. Mrs. Dresser happened to be looking out of the window and saw the mare go down. After it had been treated by local veterinary specialist was summoned from Boston but no encouragement was given. The mare was trussed up in sling until the arrival of it's for mer owner and a veterinary from an insurance company from Kentucky. It was decided that the animal could not be saved as it was at first hoped it might be for breeding purposes. It was shot Sunday.
 The mare had received seventeen consecutive blue ribbons on the circuit in Kentucky and vicinity before it was bought by Mrs. Dresser.
Putnam patriot., 1914-01-23
House Burned in Thompson.

Early risers in this >eity Sunday morning saw the glow from a fire to the northward in the sky. The fire was the home of Henry Korch, who lives on farm not far from the village of Wilsonyille. The house was totally destroyed causing loss estimated it sl GOO. The fire caught from the chimney shortly after the fire was lighted in the stove. The fire depart ment was summoned from Webster but the house was practically destroyed before they arrived. Two years ago the mans barn was burned after being struck by lightning. He has a wife and several children.
Putnam patriot., 1914-01-23
Bradley Theatre.
MAY ROBSON COMING


 Manager Fine lakes great pleasure in announcing that he has secured a metropolitan star, May Robson and Company in IA Clever Woman,' for Friday evening, January 30th. Miss Robson is one of the theatrical stars of the day and her present vehicle has made a success in all of the large cit ies. The piece just concluded suc- cessful run at the Park theatre, Boston. The company needs no guarantee as to quality nor does the play as both are widely known.
 GLADYS KLARK COMPANY
 The Gladys Klark company, appear ing all the week at the theatre won in- stantaneous favor from their debut in Putnam last Monday afternoon. The Repertoire has been a succession of sue +cesses and the versatile young actress has come into immediate favor with the unusually large audiences who rounded herself with an excellent SUD- porting company and the weekend performances are deserving of'encoura- ging support. The vaudeville between the acts is far above the average car ried by stock companies and the whole makes most pleasing evenings enter tainmenl with no waits. Some good offerings are announced for Friday and Saturday. Adv
Putnam patriot., 1914-01-23
Dangerous COaSting

To-day signs have been put up .forbiiding coasting on all sidewalks in the city and on certain streets. There is no desire on the part of the city officials to interfere with the sport of the young people, but the measure is to protect them from dangerous places and to protect pedestrians. Children may feel free to coast to their hearts content on all hills where it is safe for tlem to do so, but they should not coast on sidewalks and endanger other
 peoples limbs, nor on streets where these signs appear and endanger their own lives and limbs.