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The log cabin Democrat., 1914-08-08
Too Many Lonely Breakfasts.

Lord TennysoD. late in life. said sadly to friend, "I have taken break. fast alone for 2e ears" Thir was after his wife becalle a confirmed in. valid and his family was scattered
 There are men who breakfast alone whose wives appear very vigorous at the bridge table or club meetings or the dance class, and who are, in fact, equal to almost any effort but appear ing in the morning before their bus bands go to business or their children if there are any-go to school or to the park.
 An eligible bachelor said the other day. T used to dream of pretty face across the coffee pot but . dozen years in smart apartment hotel have dispelled several illusions. To begin with. I hardly know a married man there who wouldn't like to keep house, but their wives won't take the trouble. Why, know two dozen women who never get up to break. fast. New York Times
The log cabin Democrat., 1914-08-08
SAYS FAST TRAIN
 WILL BE RESTORED

Trains No. 119 and No 120, dis continued Sunday, August 2, will re- sume service about the middle of De cember, according to the following story published in the Clarksville Democrat Friday:
 Dr. w. F. Smith of Little Rock, chief surgeon of the Iron Mountain railroad was in Clarksville Wednes- day. Dr. Smith discussed the matter of train service with various citizens at the request of the railroad officials, and stated that the fast train would be put on again the middle of Decem- ber that this train was not profitable between Fort Smith and Kansas City, although it was between Fort Smith and Little Rock. It was taken off be- cause the road needed to make re- trenchments at this time He said that if the Russellville "slicker" should be run beyond that point, it would have to go to Spadra, which would be great additional expense, and in that case the fast train, when it is put on again, would probably not stop at Clarksville Dr. Smith says that all he talked with here favored waiting for the fast train to be put into service again rather than agitate the matter of having the "slicker" come on through here.
The log cabin Democrat., 1914-08-08
BURIAL PLACE OF KING JOHN
English Monarch Took Place at Worcester.

Tn the American Law Review there appeared an article in which the writer made an allusion to King John of England, and said he went "to his unlamented rest at St. Wolstan's B. |" Now, is this correct? King John was buried at Worcester and in the ca thedral there, and his body has slept In that spot until now. unless, like a streak of morning cloud, 1t has melted into the infinite azure of the past. In 1797, for the purpose of identifying the resting place of the king and his remains, committee of citizens was appointed to investigate this matter The body was identified and all that remained of it placed in a new mau soleum, where it stands today as one of the objects of interest in Worces- ter cathedral. Shakespeare, in his
 King John," puts in the mouth of Prince Henry the following words; At Worcester must his body be iis tered. for so he willed It." Thus we see King John was buried in Worces- ter cathedral. and it is therefore inac- curate to say he was buried at St. Vol stan's. The memory of King John Is not cherished with the feeling that has followed the lives and deaths of some of England's soyereigns, and he will be remembered only as the monarch from whom was extorted the great charter of English liberty. from which this country has received a large part of it's valued nheritance.-Letter to St. Louis Post-Dispatch.
The log cabin Democrat., 1914-08-08
PLENTY OF MONEY NOW.

Washington, Aug. S.-Comptroller of the Currency Williams in a state ment last night declared that the financial situation of the country is good, and announced that national banks are now in position to meet all reasonable requirements.
 ''I see no reason,' said MT. Will liams, "why there should be any sus- pension of currency payment any where in this country, and if this department hears of any national bank refusing to honor legitimate demands of it's customers or cores pondents for currency, such delin- quent bank will promptly be investi- gated"
 Mr. Williams said shipments of ad- ditional currency up to the close of today's business had amounted to $137, 100000.
The log cabin Democrat., 1914-08-08
The Rainbow Monkey.

You have all seen black monkeys and gray monkeys and brown mon- keys. but how many of you have seen rainbow monkey?
 The rainbow monkeys name is the mandril and he lives in the hilly parts of Africa. He is, indeed, a weird looking creature. His snout is bright scarlet, and on either side of his long htdeous face are deep grooves of pur- pie and scarlet and blue. His eyes are tiny and glow like ugly sparks of fire.
 The mandril has funny, stubby ears and tail that Is only a sawed-off stump. His hind legs are a deep vio- let color
 In fact, If you ever see a rainbow monkey. you probably will exclaim: There ain't no such animal"
The log cabin Democrat., 1914-08-08
Electlna a Goat King for a Day.

Puck fair, held at Killorglin, is one of the last of the old-time Irish fairs. and more than one story is told as to the origin of Its name. Amongst them is tradition that when Cromwell's s soldiers were In Ireland large party of troopers were coming over Kerry mountains, making for Killgorlin, when they frightened flock of goats. These immediately made off helter-skelter for Killorglin, and dashed wildly into the town headed by great Puck, Thus warned of impending danger. the inhabitants beat off the troopers, and in gratitude dedicated fair to their horned defender. and elected aim king for day.
The log cabin Democrat., 1914-08-08
PRICE PRESSING PARLOR.

We have moved to the building for. merly occupied by Claud Powell. or the corner north of Mode & Clayton North Front street, where we hay, better quarters and better prepared for work than we have ever been Thanking the public for past favors we hope continuation of your pat ronage. Prices Pressing Parlor.-f
 Phone 27S. H. F. PRICE,
The log cabin Democrat., 1914-08-08
WAKES UP THE LIVER

LivVer-Lax puts the liver in tone to perform it's proper functions, giving new life, new vigor and strength to the entire system. Read what a prom inent Texas farmer writes of Liv-Ver- Lax:
 April ', 1914.
 q take pleasure in saying for pub lication that by the use of Liv-Ver- Lax l have been cured of disease which is correctly described by the recognized symptoms of Biliousness, Stomach and Liver trouble, Constipation and result ing complications and commend it's use to all like sufferers. J. H. BREWER" A. H. Cain, Witness
 A harmless vegetable compound guaranteed to relieve all liver trou- bles; wonderful, quick and happy in results, having no nauseating, weaken ing effects like calomel. Sold in soc and $l bottles. Buy from druggists or from Lebanon Co-Operative Medicine Company, Lebanon, Tenn. (adv.)
The log cabin Democrat., 1914-08-08
PARSONAGE IS IMPROVED

Through the efforts of the Woman S Home Mission Society some substan- tial improvements are being made up- on the parsonage of the Conway Methodist church. Waterworks and sewerage are being installed and the building put in good repair.
The log cabin Democrat., 1914-08-08

A bad taste in the mouth comes from a disordered stomach, and back of that is usually a torpid liver-a condition which invites disease. HER ZINE is the remedy needed It cor rects the stomach and makes the liver active and regular. Price, soc. Sold by Nelson Drug Co. (adv.)
The log cabin Democrat., 1914-08-08

pearance has usually been too lat, to cause much damage. The area Q lnfestation and number of weeyils i, the Mayf1ower district, however, i much larger than ever previously re ported in the county.
The log cabin Democrat., 1914-08-08
PAVING IS DISCUSSED.

The board of Street Improveft District No. 3 met last night anf fs- cussed the matter of .pavinsthe streets in the district. B. c. ason was employed to make an estire of the cost of the work, to be suhitted to the city council.
The log cabin Democrat., 1914-08-08
At The Theatres
THE ARKWAY.

"The Silver Loving Cup,' a two reel Imp drama, heads the bill at the Arkway tonight. The play is sensa- tional in it's development. And there is pathos in the play. The young sur geon, the central figure of the play, goes through all the hell-the suffer ing and misery that it is possible for a human being to go through and come out on top. His wife, one of those foolish women who love the flighty pleasures of society more than home and children, suffers also; she goes through leavening experience, down through the muck and mire of lowest society, but comes out, thanks to her husband, wiser and better woman. And through it all looms up the Silver Loving Cup, a beacon to something better and cleaner.
 "Those Persistent Old Maids" a Nestor comedy, will conclude the bilL
The log cabin Democrat., 1914-08-08
WHY NOT

Save time and trouble by calling Will liam Cady, telephone No. 321, for your baggage?-264dtf
The log cabin Democrat., 1914-08-08
WEATHER FORECAST.

Tonight and Sunday, gener- ally fair.
The log cabin Democrat., 1914-08-08
THE GRAND.

"A Little Madonna" Vitagraph drama, will be the leading picture shown tonight at the grand. The faith of her child is kept ever before her by the presence of the little image of the Madonna. After the death of her mother, she finds it great help and source of consolation. Her drunken father destroys it. The child is taken from him and adopted by a young artist, who buys her silver image of the saint. The remainder of the story will best be appreciated if one sees it.
 "The Treachery of Broncho Billy's Pal," an Essanay drama, and "Hearst-Selig News Pictorial" illus trated news, will conclude the pro- gram.
Putnam patriot., 1914-12-18
Junior Chantauqua Club Plans

The boys and girls of our town en- joyed week of wholesome play dur ing Chautauqua. They were taught the games that healthy active children should know. You have heard what the people in our town have said about Junior Ghautauqua, about what it has meant to the boys and girls. We know how interested they were in every Ju- nior Chaulauqua activity, Now, be- cause they had caught. the play spirit they responded eagerly to every sug- geslion for a good Chautauqua.
 We believe in Chautauqua, we know what it means to our community for grown ups as well as for girls and boys. We are eager to keep up the Chautau- qua spirit during the winter so that the summer of 1915 will find us more eager, more responsive for the good things of "Seven Joyous DaysW
 The Junior Chautauqua Club has been organized in all Chautauqua towns because they believe that the boys and girls ought to get together and play. They need games and sto- ries and songs for more than one week in the year. One day each month Sat urday is thought to be the best day by most of the clubs, meetings will be held in the Putnam High school build- ing, the first meeting being arranged for January 9th. We have list of the Junior Chautauquas enrolled in 1914, sixty-two in number. Invitation cards have been sent 5y the Junior director, Anna Appenlander. IA postmaster committee of boys and girls will be ap- pointed to distribute the cards.
 The Junior Chautauqua Club has three purposes:
 l To provide wholesome and enjoy able recreation.
 , To be useful to the community. 3 To spread the Chautauqua idea Mrs. w. J. Bartlett has been ap' pointed local representative by the Ma tional Chautauqua association.
Putnam patriot., 1914-12-18
UNKNOWN MAN
May Have Been John Duffy of LOas.
 dale, K. l.
Has Been Missing Since September
 Daughter Making Inquiries

There is bare possibility that lhe man found drowned in the MauhaSSet miil race on the morning of Sept, 8td and buried as an unknown, may have been John Duly of LonSdale, R. l., who diSappeard about that time.
 The police are in receipt of letter from Miss Catherine Duffy of Lons. dale stating that her father left home a year and inc months age. He went to Piainiied, this state, and after five months there removed to GrosNeuor. dale. He lived three days with rela. lives there and then foomed out with another man. Daily left the village a day or two before the drowned man was found. He said that he was going to Manvilie, k. l., and requested his room mate to forward his satchel to that place. That k the last trace of him his relatives have been able to find. Daily nor his satchel never af. nVed in Atanviile and he has not been heard of since by his relatives.
 Miss Duly gave no description ot her father so that the police could not compare the identities. X description of the unidentified man has been sent to Miss Duhy by Captain Murray.
Putnam patriot., 1914-12-18
PuniIS in Public Schools

Figures recently compiled from the enumeration of children of school age in Putnam shows that the smaller per cent of the number are attending the public schools The majority of them attend the .parochial schools, with scattering mum beI at private schools conducted by individuals. The total number of children of school age-4 to l6 years-is 1535. Of this number SOS are enrolled in the public schools, 615 in the private and parochial schools, and 252 children that are not enrolled, most of them being too young. SS children not attending school are under the age of 5 years; from 3 to years there are 55; from to IA there are 20, and from 14 to Is there are 50. The gain in attendance this year over last year is SS for private and parochial schools and for public schools.
Putnam patriot., 1914-12-18

--Mizpah Rebekah Lodge gave a turkey supper to members ard candi- dates at their meeting on the 9th inst. Twenty-three candidates were initiat- ed making gain in membership for the year of forty.
 Nelson Mansfield returned to Put nam Monday night from q trip to Eng land. He went over to Paris and saw on all sides evidence of the great war but experienced no difficulty in getting about
 --Israel Putnam lodge, No. 33, |. 0. Q. F., twoTked the second degree on q class Of candidates on Tuesday evening and will work the third degree nexl Tuesday evening when an oyster sap per will be served Today Fuday at 1. o'clock the lodge will attend in body the funeral of their late brother, Vii liam G. Manson. Services al Grove street cemetery.
Putnam patriot., 1914-12-18
Burglary at Putnam Coal and Wood
 C0mpany'S Office

The office of the Putnam Coal ana Wood Company on Front street was broken,into some time Friday night and about $l20 taken from the sale. Entrance was gained by breaking out A window. There are two safes in the office and both combinations were left on a half turn. The burglars had locked one of the safes lby turning the combination knob the wrong way, put were more successful with the other safe ana turned the dial back unlii !. opened. The place has been entered several times before but this Is the hfsl loss of any account. Nothing could De found that would give any clue A stick of wood used to break the Win dow with was leaning against the side of the building.
Putnam patriot., 1914-12-18
White Front Bakery

Joseph Lombardo, for many years well known business man Of Putnam, is to launch new enterprise next week when he will open the White Front sbakery on Elm street in the store formerly occupied by D. k. X !. McEvoy as barber shop and directly across from Giracca's fruit store. N hile the line will bc general line of bakery goods specially will be made of fancy cake and pastry and fancy baking Of all kinds will be done for weddings, suppefs and parties. Mir. Lombardo has hired a baker Of long experience with high class of trade and the food from the White Fronts ovens will te an excellent product Of the baking art.
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Putnam patriot., 1914-12-18
The D. 4. K. Meeting

A meeting of unusual interest be- cause of the lpresence of Mrs. George Maynard Miner Iof New London, one of the vice president generals ot Con- necticut, was held by the Elizabeth Porter Putnam chapter, D. A. R., in the chapter rooms, Monday afternoon.
 Preceding the meeting the regent, Mrs. George A. Vaughan, gave q luncheon at her home in Thompson in honor of Mrs. Miner. Those present were Mrs. Miner, Mrs. George H. Nichols, Mrs Charles M. Fenner, Mrs NJ. II. Medbury and Miss Ellen Vince lock. Mrs. Miner spoke at,the meet ing in the afternoon comparing the vi. tai questions and serious purposes oi the D. A. K. with the social features Mrs. Coreoran sang several solos and other numbers completed a pleasing nrogram. The ices were in keeping with the holiday season shaped a' Yule logs, Santa Claus, etc. There was a large attendance.
Putnam patriot., 1914-12-18
City Court rt-Mann Judge

Two eases were disposed ol In the city court Saturday morning. Charies Beaudreault plead guilty to olntoAlca' tion and was sentenced to 30 days Tn jail and costs of SS.09. Beaudreauit was before the court in July, l9l2i ana fined Sl0 and costs on the same charge and judgment was suspended upon hls promise to pay. He had never paid so the execution was put into effect. Besudreault's father appeared against hlm and told the court he could oo nothing with him. He said ne WAS an old man and his wife was an old wom- an and the son drank up all oi the money he got and didn't pay any board. He had given him sl2 to buy some clothes with so he could go to Fall River, but he drank this up. ne said they didn't want theirs son at home any more. Beaudreauit Is on the blacklist and Peter Auger was oe- fore the court charged with delivering iiquor to him and also to George brle- cauIt, another blacklisted man. lie went to iail in default of "a line anu costs amounting to Sl9.09.
 Joseph Feet, Pole, was before the court Monday morning charged wi'h breach of the peace. Peter Dumas told the court that the man rooiiled III 8 boarding house in his tenement ana ana made such disturbance that .ls landlord had him arrested. Tie ssiu there had never been any tfouoie oe, fore. The landlord was not Tn eoul and judgment in the case was suslehu' ed 90 days.
Putnam patriot., 1914-12-18
New Years Dance

Beginning with sunlight hop Ne"
 Years afternoon and concluding with
 a dance in the evening, Union hall will be the scene of hundreds Of whiri- ing couples New Years day. The music will be by the celebrated dance organization known from one end ot Rhode Island ,to the other, and al- ways sure of attracting big crowd The Criterion orchestra of Pawtucket, five pieces. Without good music dancing is like discord while with Il the motion is like poetry. Everybody is invited to the opening dance of the season in Union hall New Year si matinee and night. adN
Putnam patriot., 1914-12-18
MERRY CHRISTMAS!
PATRIOT Extends Seasons Greetings
 To Its Readers
We've Been Thankful on Thanksgiving Day, We'll Be Merry on Christmas
 and Happy on New Years Day

The PATRIOT wishes its many read CTS a Merry Christmas. It is a week before Santa Claus will arrive but it will be busy one for the jovial bene- factor and it will be a likewise busy one for the older folks who, having be. come more worldly wise to their sor. row, reeds must go about selecting gifts fer those to be remembered, and to elude the prying eyes of the kiddies, who leave il all in the hands of their beloved St Nick, with never a doubt of his coming with the jingle of the bells on Donder and Blitzen. And who would see them disappointed?
 The city has taken on its annual holiday appearance. Thanks to the mayor the business section has been brightly illuminated This is appre- ciated by those forced to do their shop ping in the evening and by the busi- ness men. The store windows have been trimmed and decorated and in- side is displayed many useful and pretty gifts for old, middle.aged and young. It is believed that this is 10 be a season of useful gift giving. A large trade in expensive and luxurious arti- cles has not been anticipated by mer- chants. From year to year the custom of giving something useful has been growing and the less expensive arti- .cles find the most ready sale. This is not due to any inclination to spend money less freely, but the high cost Of the necessities of life have made a lighter jingle in many pocket books.
 It is believed that locally the Christ. mas trade will be good. The Shop Early slogan has been heard for weeks. All that it is necessary to add to that is, Shop at Home. Money spent in Putnam circulates in Putnam and the more that eirculates at home the great CT ones opportunity of getting some of it. Preparations are being made by various organizations to see that no one in Putnam is forgotten and that each one will have something to make his or her Christmas q merry one
Putnam patriot., 1914-12-18
POSTMASTERSHIP
 RACE
New Activity This Week Due to Circu.
 lating Petitions
A Number of Candidates Mentioned

The matter of the appointment of a democrat 10 succeed Postmaster F. c. Letters, when his term expires, took on new life and new interest twas ere ated in the subject the past week by the circulating of petitions by al least three of the candidates. Alex Gilman $ petition was the first to be publicly circulated and this was followed by pc. titions for Dr. Omer LaRue and Sher- il John 0. Fox. The signatures ob- tained are endorsements of the candi- date, whose petition is signed, for postmaster of Putnam. Other names heard mentioned as candidates for the office include Ex.mayors Edward Mui. Ian and John J. McGsrry, Judge |. . Harry Mann, Richard German and M. M. Dwyer. Ali of the candid dates are prominent members of the demo cratic party and have worked to pro. mote party interest in Putnam. As far as known there has been no state. ment from Congressman Bryan F. Ma han as 10 whom of Ihe candidates he favors. II the congressman does not have the actual naming of Mir Letters successor at least his influence will ee most valuable to any candidate.
 All three of the candidates who have had petitions in circulation have been endorsed by friends whose names ap- pear upon their petitions. There is no question but what in the list of cdndi- dates there is plenty of good material, and men who would be acceptable to the general public, who would feel as- sured of a continued businesslike ad- minstration of the local office which has expanded and grown in import ance tremendously since Postmaster Letters took charge.
Putnam patriot., 1914-12-18
New Officers of 4. Q. |.

Putnam Division A. ., H., No. 1, has elected the following officers; President, Thomas r, Ryan,
 Vice president, James q Brien, Recording secretary, Lawrence r.. Ryan.
 Financial secretary, William P.Mur- ray
 Treasurer, James II. Ratterty. Chairman of standing committee, William Vale.
 Sentinel, John J. McGarry. Sergeant. at-arms, Thomas Weleh. The officers will be installed the first Sunday in January by County Presi- dent Peter kiiey of Mechanicsville.
Putnam patriot., 1914-12-18
Putnam Grange Notes

Putnam grange has elected the fol- lowing officers for the ensuing year; Master, Nolney Reed. Overseer, Beatrice Reed. Lecturer, Elsie King Steward, Louis Young. Assistant steward, Ralph Potter. Chaplain, Mefwin Cutler. Treasurer, Louise Weatherhead. Secretary, Marjorie Bradford, Gate keeper, seward Lowe. Ceres, Malion Page. Pomona, Daisy Jaeques.t Flora, Ruth Cutler.
 Lady assistant steward, Mrs, Mary Young.
 Pianist, Nellie Jacques. Ghofister, Lizzie Elliott. Executive committee for three years, Alvin Martin.
Putnam patriot., 1914-12-18
Eagles New Officers

Putnam Aelie Of Eagles has elected officers aS follows:
 President, Thomas P. Ryan. Vice president, Fred Hunter. Lecturer, C. l.. Laporie.
 Financial secretary, l. J MeGarry Treasuser, Arthur Marteneli. Master ef ceremonies, ,ArthurBrodeur Inside guard, Frank Baker, Outside guard, Victor Lapofte. Directors, N, J. LariNiere, Eugene Laparle, klzear Guestin.
 The installation will be held at the January meeting.