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Putnam patriot., 1915-12-10
Communication
Dec. g 1915

Editor Patriot: l notice in the Ob- server some statements attributed to the Mayor which l believe will not be taken seriously. To those unfamiliar with the facts 1 wish to say that his charges of wrong estimates and mis- takes are wholly without foundation as l can prove. Neither have l written to, nor caused to be read before any so- ciety any letter icriticizing the Mayor or common council. Any statement l may have made to any one has been of a few facts to protect my own reputa- tion which had been unjustly assailed and which 1 have perfect right to protect.
 GEORGE w. PERRY. Dec. 1915. Adv.
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several societies, notably the Eagles,
 Moose and A, c. II. Mir. MeGarry is
 married and has one child. The family
 make their home in house at the corner of South Main and Grove streets where his wide wed mother also lives. MT :McGarry Is faithful,
 conscientious gentleman who will give his best efforts to the burden he has had thrust upon him. He was some what loalh 10 accept his party's nom. ination on account of his business in. terests but finally decided to make personal sacrifices for what he con. sidered to be his duty to the party Mir. MeGarry presi des with dignity and diplomacy and the workings oi the official body under his guidance should be one of harmonious letlort fer the best interests of ali concerned lie
 will begin his tenn of office the tilsl of the New Year and Il k the duty oi every citizen to give him their hearty cooperation anu support that his term
 may be nude pleasant and profitable.
Putnam patriot., 1915-12-10
DEMOCRATS CLEAN SWEEP
Party Elects All Candidates To City Office
LARGEST VOTE IN HISTORY OF TIE CITY POllfD

The democrats made clean sweep in the city election Monday eleeting all of their candidates for office. There were 954 votes cast, the largest num- Der cast in aa election in the history Of the city, Of these Is were rejected. There were S99 straight republican bal lots and 8sl straight democratic bal. lotts leaving l5s split tickets. While there WAS feeling that Mayor Mae. donald would be beaten the majority was larger than anticipated. The de feat of John A. Dady feI Alderman at.large was perhaps the biggest sur. prise.
 The entire vote was as follows:
 For Mayor, John J, McGarry, d495, Archibald Macdonald T, 432.
 Adetman-at large, Joseph Lapalme d 472, John A Dady 454.
 Alderman: Ward |, John c. John son 476, George h. radgett 427 Ward ?, Allie w. Marcy 460, Jos ph
Putnam patriot., 1915-12-10
NO 50
FALSE STORIES
That Meter Driven Fire Truck Is Used
 For Joy Rides
The Tales are Sur On inc Department
 And Are Untrue Say Officials

And Are Untrue Say Officials
 A story has gained currency, with out the slightest foundation, that mem- bers of the Putnam Fire Department have been using the motor driven fire truck for joy rides and to go to their camp at Alexander's lake. The Mayor. chief Of the department and hre com mittee deny absolutely that such is the fact, They state that the machine never leaves headquarters except upon call, without the consent of one of the three official heads. Whether the story WAS started for political purposes before election or for some other utter for reason; whether some person whu likes 10 start trouble took this as means; or whetherisome misinformed person laboring under mistake be- cause the truck had been seen on the highways when there had been no fire, Is not known. The result k tho same and it casts reflection on tho department thatis wholly undeseryed'
 The truck has never been to the camp at the lake. IL Is true that It is occasionally run out on trial runs with the permission of the authorities empowered to give it. It was used to take the men to the city caucus. The men had right to go to the caucus and most Of them did. Before they went over in the truck the telephone ex. change was notified and told to call the municipal building in case ofneed. Had the men all been on that side of the river and ire broke out the motor truck being there would have saved valuable tune in getting to the seene- IL was wise plan and one that no fairminded person can find an ohject- ion to.
 Putnam's fire department Is a vol unteer one. It has come ia for praise over and over again. The members take great deal of pride in the de parlment and interest in their work. They feel keenly any stigma east upon this branch of the city government which they are always trying to bring
  up to n high degree of efficiency Il is always mighty easy Tor one lo ielihow n thing might have been done afier it k over. There are only too many that jemp at the oppofinnity to s.a sis.s which results tn reflection upon tho department. This is SO in the case of nl men or bodies of men seeking to serve the public. seldom is n hand extended and word of commenda- ton offered but let the slightest thing go wrong and the gossips and busy bodies get on the job. A fair deal and a square deal is demanded for the fire department by all fair minded people and such stories should be denied for the good of the department, in justics to the men and in fairness to- Jour city.
Putnam patriot., 1915-12-10
Suffrage Notes
Dec. 91915

A feature of the opening of Congress last Monday was the suffrage dt stration by 1000 enthusiastic women who carried huge petition with ooo,- 900 signatures to the Capitol asking Tor the passage of theISusan B. Anthony amendment by the 64th Congress. From the Capitol the suffrage proces
 sion went to the White House where President Wilson received the delega- tion. After urging the President 10 impress upon Congress the importance of passing the nationalsuffrage amend ment. tbe women were we'll satisfied
 ra much encouraged because the President instead of saying that the suffrage question was one to be settled bv staies, promised tha1 he would give the matter lis serious consideration
 Mrs. W. Bartlett, President of the Putnam Equal Franchise League, is in W ashington this week as memoer oi the Connecticut delegation to- the Congressional Union convention, and was probably one of the deputaiion winch called at the N hite House Miss Anne Martin of Nevada who headed the delegation, will be remem- beyed in Putnam by those who heard her speak at,a meeting sof the Equal Franchise League A picture of the presentation of the petition on the steps of thei National Capitol appear ing in a Washington paper shows Mfs' Bartlett AS one of the petition bearers.
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Masons' Elect New Officers

The.annual meeting of QuinebauR Lodge of Masons was held last Thurs. day evening in Masonic temple. There was large gathering present. Officers elected were as follows:
 W. NJ, Mahlon H. sGeissler. 5. w., l.. H. Fuller.
 J. w., Ernest C. Morse.
 Secretary, G. Allen Hawkins. Treasurer, $. RI. Wheelock. s. D., A. w. Marcey.
 J. D., Hugh Wilton.
 $. B., John 5. Lowe.
 J. S., Walter Turner.
 Marshall, c. w. Chase.
 Trustees, F. A. Morrell, G. H. Gill patric, c. Ii. Brown.
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a right to be pleased at the support given him and has shown his appre- claiIon, wherever opportunity offered nnd he shakes the hand of those who, for party reasons, felt they could not support him, just as heartily as of those who cast their ballots for him.
 He considers the election peoples election nnd that the will of the ma jorily has been fairly expressed.
 Alfred Bonneville Elected Tax Collector
 Alfred Bonneville, elected tax col- lector on the democratic ticket, has lived in Putnam many years. He was born in Forestdale, k. L., in June, 1871, Shortly after his birth his par ents removed to Canada but only stayed there about six months when they removed to Putnam. Mir. Bonne- vile attended the parochial schools of Putnam and then went to school in St. Cesaire, Canada ifrom which he graduated in 1881. Upon his return to Putnam he became an Insurance agent and later went to TaItvllle to work in the company's store, He re- malned but ashort tine when he re- turned to enter the clothing store of Slmon Farley for. whom he worked E years. sir. Farley sold out to Huribut and Mir Bonneville continued as clerk for ii years more and left to 20 with Charles seaef with whom he remained for five years. 4 yeaf ago last August he started clothing and gentlemen furnishing business Of hts own on Pomlret street. Mr.. Bonneville Is married and has several chlidfen. Ills father and mother are both living. He has never held public office but has many friends in the city where he has lived so long who have the utmost confidence in his ability and integrity.
 He is graduate Of a commercial school which fitted him for his pusi- ness career. Mir. Bonneville is . pleee- ant gentleman to meet and will wtth- out doubt fill the important office in .
 most satisfactory manner.
Putnam patriot., 1915-12-10

Score 60-36.
 Goals from floor for Putnam, Lowe r, shaw :, Maynard !. Goals from fouls: Lowe 8. Referee, Wyie 0 Webster. Umpire, Kent of Killingly Scorer, Beard.
 Goals from floor for Tourtellotte Chase 1, B. Johnson 5, Ravenelle Johnson, 1. Fouls from floor, l0 Timers, Lamondy and Rich. Two Two twenty minute periods.
 Next Wednesday Putnam will meet her old rival Killingly. These two teams have not met for two years but both are anxious to,get at each other again. This too is league game and il is fact that both teams will be on their toes from the first whistle.
 This season Hyde iSmith has had the locals in charge and under his supervision a new team has been built up that bids fair to outdo any team ever put on the local High school floor Feature playing has given AWAY 10 team work, and foolish individual starring has been replaced by carefully planned tactics.
 The boys are putting up good, clean, fast game of basket ball this season, and deserve the support of every lover of the sport in Putnam.
 One feature of the basketball league l., ,t,o ,,,a, i,, x.-bioh tba ppa ririnU is to be done. Instead of as in 5past sea sons when any man the local manage ment wished acted as umpire. There has been one man appointed from each school. These umpires do not referee games in the town from which they are appointed but work in some of the other schools. For example, MT. Har- riman, the Putnam referee will do no umpiring in games in which Putnam plays, but instead will be at other schools on tbe circuit, while stranger will always offici ate in the Putnam gymnasium. Absolute fairness thus assured by having,a disinterested re-. fierce for every contest.
 MT. Packard and Malcolm Wiley were in Norwich Saturday attending meeting of the Eastern Connecticut Baseball league at the Norwich Aead- emy. All of the schools that entered last year are to continue as members for this coming season and Killingly is to enter the northern division. Southbridge has also been invited to join but as yet is undecided.
 The Girls basket bail season opens Friday afternoon at 4.30, when the Putnam girls play the Wilimantic girls in the P. H. S. gymnasium.
 The Sewing and Cooking Depart ments will hold sale at the High school building Thursday, December Is. Afternoon from to 5. Evening from to s.
 The Sewing department will have far sale fancy bags, children's clothes, dressing sacks, aprons, and underwear
 The Cooking department will have for sale fruit cakes, fruit cookies, plum pudding, marmalade and candies.
Putnam patriot., 1915-12-10
Hurt by Fall from Second Story Piazza

Mrs. William Reil, Lee streei,is con fined to her bed as the result Of a fall Friday afternoon which might have cansed her death. She WAS moving a washing nIaehine which was on 8 sec ond story piazza and when leaning against the rail IL gave way and she fell IS feet 10 the ground People who saw her fall rushed 10 her assistance end found her unconscious and took her into the house au1 summoned. q doctor. IL was found that no bones were broken, but she Is suffering inter naiiy, and also from Injuries to her back, but of how serious nature can not yet De determined. Mrs. Keii is q heavy woman weighing nearly two hundred pounds.
Putnam patriot., 1915-12-10
Superior Court

At meeting of the Windham county bsf association held in the office of the superior court Saturday morning lhe application of Leroy C.. Filling for admission to the bar was favoraoly acted upon. MT. Filling is q son of Postmaster Filling of Danielson and has attended Ann Arbor Univer sity and Yale Law school. He will take the bar examination tat Hartford the latter part of the month
Putnam patriot., 1915-12-10
Christmas Sale

There will be sale ,of Fancy Arti- cIes, Pottery, Needlework and Novel; ties, suitable for Christmas gifts, at the Pomfret .Neighborhood House, on Saturday afternoon and evening, Dec. Huh, beginning at o'clock ?. m. Home cooking, bread, rolls, cakes, as well AS candy and popcorn, will also be on sale. This is rare opportunity to secure Christmas gifts at all prices- Adv.
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s--,~~s.-z.-ssa.sasss--s Ryan 4i9 Watd 5, Joseph ] Dapie 4S4, David Beausoeil q, 424 Ward 1, John B Byrne r, 47s, Bernard Me. Garry q, 43S.
 Treasurer, Charles II. Brown [, 504, Democrat, no nomination.
 Collector of taxes, Alfred Bonne. vile q, 470, Armand Lizotte T, AS.
 Auditors, Lucius r. Merriam, T, 460, J Harry Mann q, AT.
 Registrars of Voters, George Potvin d, 46l, Hermon c Carver T, 453.
 The campaign preceding election day was carried on in the usual quiet man ner Except in the north end, where the Canadian Circle of Advancement held mass meeting, there was no ef- fort. to gather the voters together 10 talk to them on political lines. The hardest work was reserved for election day and 1t sis safe to say that every voter in the city had a chance to vote and to ride to the polls.
 The republicans established head. quarters in house at the corner Of Church and Bridge streets while the democrats were in vacant store at the corner of Bridge and Truesdeil with automobiles to bring out the voters and mo man in the city was overlooked. Perhaps never in the city's history was the voting list cleaned up so clean by the workers As on Monday. It was clean contest and opponents mingled and swapped pleasantries over the outcome. The mayorality nominees were seen riding together in,the same automobile and there was commendable absence ot any personal feeling on all sides.
 Mayor Macdonald accepted the nom. ination under protest but nevertheless put forth his best efforts. When the polls closed he made the statement that win or loose he could do no more and that his friends could do no more for him than had been done. He re- tires from office with fine record and leaves the city in excellent shape as a progressive, up to-date well equipped municipality.
 Mayor Elect John J. McGauy
 John J. McGarry, Mayor Elect, needs no introduction to the citizens of Pntnam. He has lived nearly all of bis life in the city land has served as mayor for one term. He was born Tn Scotland in 1873 and when but ' years old came to Putnam with his parents After attending The psrocbiai schools in the city he entered the. employ Of the Putnam Wo0Ien company and later the store of Byron D. Bagpee where he remained for ten years. After leaving there he worked for awhile for Charles Sedef where he was en, ployed during his term as Mayor For the past six years he has successfully conducted grocery business at the corner of south Main and Grovetstreet and has built up good trade.
 Mr McGarry lhas always taken sn interest in public affairs snd has been an ardent party worker. lie was member of Go. G., and became lieu tenant before the company was dis banded lie has been member Of the democratic state:central committee as well as Mayor and has held office in
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character aDd of pleasing personality He has pleasant manner, hearty
 handshake and q kind word for all. This has attracted 10 him many
 friends who proved their loyalty on election day. As public official he will devote his best talents to the ser vice Of the public. He is man Of sterling qualities, good judgment end executive ability. Mir. LapaI me hs
Putnam patriot., 1915-12-10
Community Christmas Tree

A meeting of the committee was held yesterday and ap attractive pro- gram arranged which will be given in full next week.
Putnam patriot., 1915-12-10

The cold weather has put a stop To the street improvement work in the north end of the city. The iwork will be completed in the spring.
Putnam patriot., 1915-12-10

The woman's Board of the Day Kimball hospital will hold its regular monthly meeting at Odd Fellows hall on Wednesday, December i5, at three o'clock p. m. Executive meeting at 2 30 P. m.
Putnam patriot., 1915-12-10
HIGH SCHOOL NOTES

We'll Well! It does surely look as if Putnam High has got some fast ag- gregstion of hoopshooters lthis season The way the five from the local school handled Tourtellotte at Grosvenordale last Friday makes the hearts of the loeal fans and fanettes beat with joy. II was a league game too; and Put nam won by score of 65-36.
 Ii was an exhibition of real basket ball that Putnam put up. There was no individual work but every man on the floor worked with the rest and the result was team that ran as smoothly AS clockwork and simply outclassed their opponents from start to finish. The Tourtellotte team could not see the ball once the locals had started, and the quick formations of the Put nam quintette resulted in basket after basket for them.
 The fact that this was league game makes everyone the merrier. Such a start is encouraging and it looks as if Putnam had started on the right track, headed pennantward, at a 60 mile q minute clip.
The Bottineau courant. (Bottineau, Bottineau County, N.D.) 1895-1929, 1915-09-10
Ten Years Ago

Hunters complained that
chickens were a scarce article.
George Thompson reported
the theft of $500 from his
house during his absence,
David Clark won seventeen
ribbons at the state fair held at
Grand Forks where he exhibit
ed sixteen head of cattle.
The burglar alarm of the
Bottineau county frightened
a number of people out of their
beds. The cause of it's going
off was not discovered.
~
-Sarles had honored
MISUNDERSTANDING by appoint
ing him one of a cofn n,ittee of
four to represent North Dakota
at the Minnesota State fair,
The Bottineau courant. (Bottineau, Bottineau County, N.D.) 1895-1929, 1915-09-10
The Kitchen.

A kitchen Is a place where the cook
receives visitors. reads her mail. stores
foOdstuffs and otherwise disposes of
herself between trains. Kitchens were
at n time presided W by poor rela-
tives. Now they are used as one night
stands.
Every kitchen has a stove and a sink.
A stove is a receptacle where you burn
fuel and food, and a sink Is q water.
ing place visited by your plumber be-
tween cooks.
Kitchens are also supplied with uten-
sils, some Of which you will still find
in fairly good condition at the end of
the week, if it happens to be your
lucky week.-Life. .
The Bottineau courant. (Bottineau, Bottineau County, N.D.) 1895-1929, 1915-09-10

ern seed corn will not fill the
bill. For several years North
Dakota has been developing a
corn of it's own, suited to the
conditions of this latitude,
yielding we'll and ripening
early. To return to Iowa and
Illinois for our seed supply will
be to abandon the excellent re-
suits of several vears's develop
ment and selection.
1t is particularly desirable
that all the corn that develops
perfectly in this county this
year be saved for seed. because
of the fact that in addition to
the general shortage of north
ern grown seed, corn that rip
ems we'll under the adverse
conditions OF this wear has
passed through a sitting pro-
cess which will have left only
that which approaches perfec-
ton. Corn that ripens here
this year has demonstrated its
fitness for the conditions of the
county, and not a kernel of ii
should be wasted.
The Bottineau courant. (Bottineau, Bottineau County, N.D.) 1895-1929, 1915-09-10

How much seed corn will be
ripened in Bottineau county
this year? Beyond doubt that
quantity will be small. Corn
is the one great field crop for
which the conditions of this
year have not been favorable.
Ripened corn will be the ex-
ception and not the rule. For
this reason it is important that
care be taken to cave every
,bs1,hel of perfect ecorn that is
raised lin. the state this year.
Southern seed corn can be pur'
chased. it is true. But south
The Bottineau courant. (Bottineau, Bottineau County, N.D.) 1895-1929, 1915-09-10
FitzueraId's Summary,

Edward Fitzgerald. the translator OF
the Persian poet Omar Khayyam, was
a more or less genial opponent Of mat
rimony as a state.
One day he said to his friend Miss
Ellen Churchyard Of Woodbridge:
"Do you know. Nell, what marriage
ISL"
Miss Churchyard thought not.
Then Ill tell you," said he. Mar
rage is standing at ones desk, nicely
settled to work, when a great big bon
net pushes in at the door and asks you
to go for a walk with it."
The Bottineau courant. (Bottineau, Bottineau County, N.D.) 1895-1929, 1915-09-10
Flower Gardens of the Sea.

The sea has it's flower gardens. but
the blooms are not on plants as they
the sea that make the gardens, the
corals of the tropical waters particu
larly making a display Of floral beauty
that fairly rivals the gorgeous coloring
and delicate grace presented by land
flowers. SO closely do they resemble
plant blooms that it is hard to believe
that they are wholly animal in organi-
zation. a naturalist says that among
the coral gardens there are fishes of
curious forms and flashing colors dart
ing about just as the birds and butter
flies dart about plant gardens on land
Exchange.
The Bottineau courant. (Bottineau, Bottineau County, N.D.) 1895-1929, 1915-09-10
The Speed Of Light.

Light holds the record for high speed
among all moving things that have
been measured. 1t travels at the rate
of 32S.O2S,SOO yards a second. This is
faster than thinking, ever by the most
quick witted person. Let any reader
try to think the simplest thought and
then with the aid of a stop watch
note how long it has taken him to
think it. He will then be able to un'
derstand how slow his mental opera
lions are compared to the speed OF
light.
The Bottineau courant. (Bottineau, Bottineau County, N.D.) 1895-1929, 1915-09-10
Splendid Chances

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