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Putnam patriot., 1915-12-24
Wins And Loses On Election Day
David BeausOleil Held the Votes but
Couldn't Hold Micky McGee

Alderm an.e lect David Beausoieil of
the .3rd Ward lost as well as won on
election day. While he was able to
hold some hundreds OF voters he
couldn't hold Micky MCGEE. Election
day is two weeks in the dim past and
1t is time to release the little story Of
an affair in which the alderman elect
figured.
Ward is a sporty ward. There are
athletes OF all descriptions within its
boundaries. From base ball, wrestling
and boxing to fiddle de-winks you can
get an opponent for the asking, and
sometimes without asking.
At the democratic headquarters Micky
MCGEE, the wrestler, was holding
forth on some of his past mat victories
and soon one and then another Joined
in. Beausoleil, with his finger on the
pulse of the vote being cast, became in
terested in the conversation and it was
argument MS to whether he could hold
the veteran wrestler's shoulders to the
floor for three minutes. Just how IL
happened is not known but little
wager was put up and the men strip
ped to their shirtsleeves. The little
group Of polls also took sides just to
make 1t interesting and bet several
pockets full ,of election cigars, made
purposely TO be lost or given away.
The proposition was that Micky lie
on the floor, give his opponent q hold
and then get up inside three minutes.
Someone dropped a hat and they were
off. 1t was so quiet that the timers
watch was heard ticking off the sec
onds. Micky lay still, closed his eyes
and took a long breath. His muscles
swelled as he Tipped fy from the
end of his nose. Then there was a
sudden eeI-iike squirming. The man
on top began To have his work cut out
for him and he is POSSESSED of some
muscular development himself. Zone
minute," called the timer. HonoEs
were even. The second minute had
not far advanced when Micky gave d
/ double squirm expanding and then
+ suddenly contracting his muscles
Topped like a Child's pancake, raised
/ up on his knees and was on his feet
/ There was no admission charged and
the winner took all. III another match
is arranged friends OF the contestant
want to be let in on il and will pur
chase fingside seats the moment they
&C on sale.
Putnam patriot., 1915-12-24
Bronze Statue BY william Ordway
Partridge
One Of Mrs. Wilson's Wedding Presents

Among the wedding gifts received
by Mrs. Woodrow Wilson was one
presented by the Pocahontas Memorial
Society. This was bronze statue
some eighteen inches high, reproduced
from the heroic lstatse OF the Indian
maid, which Is 10 be placed on Jame-
son Island by the association next
spring.
This Is considered peculiarly appro-
pirate In view Of Mrs. Wilson's des.
cent from the heroine of the early Vir-
ginia romance.
The sculptor of the Pocahontas In
William Ordway Partridge. In exc
cutting II he made studies OF sketches
discovered In the anthropologicai bu-
reau OF the Smithsonian Institution,
drawn In 1908. His models were de-
scendsnts OF the Aigonquins, and for
the face he posed two Indian girl stu
dents iof Columbia. The work has
been underway since 1903.
The bronze statue represents the In
dian princess at the moment when she
comes from the tent of Powhattan, her
father.
Putnam patriot., 1915-12-24
Successful Whist

Council Gagnon, No. 1903, Union st.
Jean Baptiste Society, held success
full whist in st. Johns hall, Provi-
dence street, last Thursday evening.
Aiphonse Boucher acted as master Of
cers monies and WIS iassisied by Mrs.
Frank cordier, Henry n. Benoit and
Paul mandler. Twenty three tables
were used 10 play. Mrs. j. A r..
Gagne was given manicure set for
the highest score among the Iadis and
Arthur Dupfe fountain pen for The
highest mems score. Consolation prizes
were awarded 10 Miss Della Lalour and
Napoleon Benoit.
Putnam patriot., 1915-12-24

sunday serviee--mofning service at
10 30, Sunday school at noon. Instead
OF The re sular evening service Christ
mas concert will be be a. O'Clock.
Prayer meeting Thursday evening FL
100.
The annual business meeting OF the
church will be held ia the chapel
Thursday, Dee. 30, al p M.
Rev. Mr. Stones Sunday morning
subject will be San important Chr ist-
mas opportunity"
Putnam patriot., 1915-12-24
Fort Hill Farm Sold

The Fort Hill farm In Thompson has
been sold by Mrs. Anna Doane to
Henry q. Reynolds OF Gaiesbnrg, N.
Y, the price paid has not been an-
nouneed. This farm is one OF The larg-
est and best equipped farms In East
efn Connecticut. IL Was developed
BY j T.. Doane, son Of the late J. w.
Doane, Chicago multi millionaire.
There are 20 acres OF fine land and
the buildings and equipment cost
s32 600, including an electric lighting
plant. The farm cnn easily care TOR
$50 head OF stock. The purchase was
made By Mr.. Reynolds after careful in
yesiigation OF forms in New York slats
and New England.
Putnam patriot., 1915-12-24
pomfret School Hockey Schedule

Saturday, December lslh
Boston College High
Wednesday, January l9Ih
Dean
saturday, January End
s0meFviile
Wednesday, January 18TH
Open
saturday, January -sth
Taft (aI " atertownl
Wednesday, February 2nd
Huntington School
saturday, February ON -,
Providence Technical
High School
Wednesday, February sth
Connecticut Agricultural
College
Saturday, February Eta
81. Marks
Putnam patriot., 1915-12-24
Break in Pool Room

Some time Friday night the pool
room in Union block was broken into
and four or five dollars in change
stolen. The burglar missed watch
which WAS near by. Entrance was
gained by breaking out a small piece
of glass In the door on Union street
and turning catch. 1t Is believed TO
be the work Of some Of the habitucs OF
the place that were familiar with con-
ditions.
Putnam patriot., 1915-12-24
Senexet Grange

A very pleasing program was pre-
scented at the last regular meeting OF
Senexet Grange held Wednesday CIV
ening, Dec. 18th. The program con
sisted of review of the programs oil
the year 1915. A prophecy Tor the
coming wear was presented by Miss
julia johnson. Refreshments anu
dancing were enjoyed.
The next regular meeting VIII NC
held Wednesday evening, Jan. oth.
Putnam patriot., 1915-12-24
HIGH SCHOOL NOTES

On Thursday, Decembe %, Christ
mas entertainment will be given to the
pupils, the program TO be under the di-
rection of the Senior class.
There are no basket ball games sche-
duled for this week or next.
The flag that was presented to the
school by the Junior Chautaaqua has
been hung over the stage of the assem-
bly, hall.
The second entertainment of school
course was held Monday evening. The
audience was well pleased with the
reading "Pee o. My Heart" by Miss
Merle Lowrie. The school orchestra
and glee club furnished music during
the evening. The Junier class had a
candy sale, which was well ps:ronized.
The first of the .interclass debates
was held at the meeting OF the debat-
ing club Wednesday. The affirmative
was supported by the freshmen and
the negative by the sophomores. The
question was stated: Resolved, That
IL is better for children to be brought
up in the country than in the city.
The judges decided in favor Of the af-
firmative team, the members OF which
were Anna Arnold, Edith Gibson, Mar
garet Wright, Ruth Bartlett, and Hazel
Converse. The negative team WAS
com posed of Eleanor Carpenter, Martha
Euvrard, Kenneth Andem, Elizabeth
Hayward, and Aldrich.
Putnam High met and disposed OF
her old rival, Killingly, on the focal
gymnasium floor last Thursday even
ing. The score was 25-l6. Although
it was a good clean game, and fast In
some respects, the 80 fouls that were
called distracted somewhat from the
interest. Although II may seem that
the new rules are too strict, and that
the game has suffered as result, 1t is
firmly believed by the coach and the
team that as soon as these are master
ed the game will be faster than ever
before. This was league game.
Putnam killingly
Lowe, l.. Giraca RI Reddy, Houghton
shaw II Elliott, Burlington
Malnard c Gallup
Lombardo Tg Reeves
b. Giraea lg Norton
Baskets from floor: Putnam, Lowe 3,
Maynard 2, Shaw, l.. Giraca; Killing
iy, Reddy 2, Elliott, Reeves. Baskets
from fouls, Lowe 10, Reddy Z. Refe-
rec, Wyiie of Webster; Umpire, Belle
rose Of Grosvenordale. timer, Warren.
Putnam patriot., 1915-12-24
CHRISTMAS
GREETINGS
Some Things The Holiday Brings
To Mind

l0 MINI
Merry Christmas!
And the holly.
And the mistletoe.
And the Christmas tree.
Hang up the out sizes.
Or an elastic stocking.
Better to give than to receive.
Get the chimney clean.
Do you believe in Santa Claus?
Doctors busy day the Goth.
Ii you haven't shopped early shop
now.
Be sure you buy at home.
It's chidren's day.
Let the Riddles get up early.
Don't forget the shnt-ins.
Here's to Old st. Nick!
Want to hear the carols?
Put a candle in the window.
Forget all your little differences.
Read the old soldiers Christmas story
Don't forget TO leave room for plum
pudding.
Keep your temper If the bird slips
from the platter.
Give mother.in-law something besides
the neck.
Isn't it some Christmas tree the com
mittee provided?
How would you like to be the postman?
Everybody is carrying bundles.
Don't peek or listen it will spoil the
surprise.
Say ats just what | wanted" anyway
Don't leave the price mark on her
present.
Have enough light in the parlor SO be
can see the mistletoe.
Have you dropped your two bits in the
Army kettle?
Let her get the biggest half of the
wishbone.
Next comes a happy leap year.
Don't let her know you gave the cigars
to the ash man.
Wear the necktie of her choice even if
your friends guy you.
Don't all give the head of the family
slippers.
Don't tell them to get you "any old
thing and then grumble.
Have you used your share of Red Cross
stamps?
This is the time the little boys are reg
ularly attending Sunday school.
1t is getting near swearing off and
good resolution time.
The last mad shopping last-minute
rush Is now on.
How do they divide the drum sticks
in large families Of children.
Basic the turkey but don't knock the
stuffing out of him.
Hot mince pies and then those awful
dreams.
But Christmas comes but once year.
All the grandmothers are busy with
the knitting needles.
New sleds and no snow. New skates
and no ice. Boo hoo!
Do they have Yule logs out of story
books?
Don't try any Little Jack Homer
stunts on the Christmas pie.
The old stork always distributes few
presents.
Oh you peppermint candy cane!
Wrap the three-year-old's new knife
in court plaster.
Whsdchaget for Christmas?
The best present is generally found In
the stocking toe.
Remember all that glitters isn't gold.
Don't give your girl dollar chocolates
and your sister gum drops.
There's always q run on manicure sets
in December.
The common council will distribute
gifts January 5rd.
The Elks' 'charity ball will pay iof
much good cheer.
A ticket to that affair would make
good present.
Who wants an auto with gasolene two
bits gallon.
The prettiest bands don't always sur
round the best cigars.
II the bird isn't tender don't tell your
wife 10 get the ak.
Putnam patriot., 1915-12-24
Christmas Hours at Post Office

Office open from $50 a. IN. to II M,
$40 p. III. TO 7 p. m.
Money order division closed for the
day. One delivery by both city and
rural carriers.
Putnam patriot., 1915-12-24

By the will of Mrs. Anna hihgs-
bury of wethersfield, Lawyer Ere H.
johnson receives bequest oil sZico'
and his sister, Miss Alice q. Johnson
500.
Putnam patriot., 1915-12-24
Obituary
Harvey S. Abel

Harvey s. Abel, aged So, q promi-
nent republican OF Tolland county and
former postmaster OF Stafford Springs,
died at o'clock Sunday morning fol-
lowing q shock with which he was
stricken the night before.
Mr.. Abel will be remembered by
Putnam residents Of 30 years ago when
he was clerk in the clothing store OF O..
d. Post d Co., the store now occupied
by the Putnam Clothing company. He
left Putnam TO buy outis clothing store
In Stafford and became one Of the pro-
minent citizens 81 that place. He
leaves a !. lie and dauRhter.
Putnam patriot., 1915-12-24

State Policeman Downing was in
Putnam Saturday and Monday.
Putnam patriot., 1915-12-24

charles X. shaw and Philip Hem
OFT Of Pawtucket spent the Weekend
here.
Putnam patriot., 1915-12-24
Herbert Conan

After long illness OF Bight's dis
ease, Herbert Conan Of Worcester,
died ut the home Of his son In that city
on Wednesday of last week. His body
w ~ brought TO New Boston on Friday
aad placed In the family lot beside his
wife. His ape was 81 years.
Putnam patriot., 1915-12-24

Maynard 2, Shaw, l.. Giraca; Killing
ly, Reddy 2, Elliott, Reeves. Baskets
from fouls, Lowe 10, Reddy Z. Refe.
rec, Wyiie Of Webster; Umpire, Belle
rose Of Grosvenordale. timer, Warren.
20 minute halves.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1915-02-27
For Sale BY Owner

On account of old age and poor
health ! will sacrifice $4,000 on my
6S-acre farm, and take some city
property. 1t has large Groom
house, 2 barns, 2 wagon and ma
chine sheds. chicken houses and
yards, 20x26 building used for
wash, separator and milk room and
woodshed, 800 large bearing fruit
trees, $50 grape vines, 800 loganber-
ries and other fruit, also 600 to-
mato plants started for this year
10 head OF stock, heavy farm
team, wagon, mower, pillow, disc
harrow, spring tooth harrow. lever
drag, two-seated buggy. 2 cultivat-
ors, about 100 chickens and lot OF
other tools. You can reach me to-
night and tomorrow Sunday by
calling Madison 11O5.
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MISCELLANEOUS
BARGAINS

Pool and billiards. cigars and
CONNECTIONS, five tables, stock OF
goods about $500, good location,
cheap rent, old established bust
ness showing satisfactory profits
owner forced to leave. Price $1,000.
VIII trade for unincumbercd real
estate. (1235)
Five ton Couple Gear and electric
auto truck, four wheel drive, good
as new, cost $500. For certain
reasons owner authorizes sale at
$500, terms $1,000 cash, balance I'm
easy payments. This is certainly a
rare opportunity. t136S)
Five shares fully paid stock Of
strong local merchandise firm, val
tie $3.50. Will trade in on small
piece acreage and assume not to
exceed $500. (1369)
Grocery and Groom residence, 9
separate buildings, two full lots
fine location. Price including stock
and fixtures $2S00. Real estate
alone worth the price, mortgage
$500. You can have the equity for
1895, terms $500 cash, balance over
long time period. G293)
PIONEER SECURITIES COMPANY
9i5 Pacific ay,
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BEST, CASH BUY
TN CITY

Six-room house, well built, lots
50x130, good locality, plastered
walls, sewers, city water. electric
lights, streets graded, sidewalks in.
assessments paid Price $3.50 terms
$3.50 cash and the balance ar
ranged to suit purchaser. u367)
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FURNISHED APARTMENTs

TWO nicely furnished suites, 8
rooms and bath, good location.
walking distance. 6f3h SO. q sri
Call after GLE. Main 6067
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Half Dollar Berry Tracts

81 down. 81 per month per acre,
Puyallup, spring water available for
every tract. Take old Puyallup
car at 1924 a. m. Sunday only to
Fruitland where Mr.. Davidson will
meet and show you the land.
Also acres, all cleared, small or
chard spring water, $1100, on good
terms
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FURNISHED ROOMS

NICELY furnished rooms, private
family; near Library. 6i2 So.
18th st.
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FOR RENT nicely furnished
rooms. cheap to right party. In
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NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.

10-ACRE chicken ranch for rent or
Spanaway line, Is minutes walk
to car line, 2-year lease, $40 pei
month rent. Good 5-room house
barn and new chicken house, wells
on place, bearing orchard, with
chickens, rabbits ana pigs for sale
also buggy, harness and farm I'm
plementA
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For sale, nice 4-room house, 2
lots, on Roosevelt Heights; streets
are graded, cement sidewalks, wa
ter and lights are in. Part cash,
balance to suit. Look at the place
S51g.
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HELP-FEMALE
rs>~-~~~~~~->~~.>~-~~-~
DIR. JOhms0n's
HARVARD
DENTAL pARLORS

n HOW To kEEP THE TEETH
BEAUTIFUL
OF course clean them with a
tooth brush night and morning.
but In addition let us give them a
thorough overhauling every now
and then. II pulling, filling or re-
placing Is actually necessary wen
DO that, too, at a moderate cost.
Dur free adyice will be worth
something also.
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Jobs Wanted-Mala

UPHOLSTERER wishes work re-
pairing furniture and mattresses;
will take part pay In room rent. Mr..
w. TAYLOR, Gen. Del. Tacoma.
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SITUATIONS - MALE

WANTED-Sewers to connect or
unplug. Cali Bartlett, Main 1903.
WELL DlGGER-I never refused a
job because it was too hard. r,
II. Birch, Falkland.
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Jobs Open


WANTED-A boy IA or Is years
old, to assist with homework in
country. Add. U-2, Times.
BOY wanted to learn barber trade.
116 So. cath st.
WANTED-Girl to do general
housework, scandinavian prefer
red. 2006 East Harrison ST
TWO girls for coffee house. 1126
Commerce st.
WANTED--Two live solicitors for
city work. See Mr.. Smith. The
Times, Tacoma, wn.
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III. p. LAWHORN

] have IA acres of the best land,
with 800 feet waterfront, on coun-
ty road close to town gor $40 down
and $40 per month. Price $1,000.
Address D-1, Times.
For sale or will trade for s or G.
room house, 3 lots and S-room
house, with fruit and berries. in
Tacoma; two lots in Puyallup; or
for building new home. 1909 East
Il st
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"A Prominent Merchant Said to the
Writer, Business is Improving" The
Prosperity MAN is Headed This Way.
Get I'm On the Band Wagon and


Al FRESH COW. SO; also. Is White
Leghorn chickens, 60c each. 3737
East b. Main bS62.
WASHINGTON TRANSFER co. -
Auto trucks. furniture vans. fur
niture and piano moving a special
ty. Phone Proctor 341.
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DOWNTOWN housekeeping and
furnished. The Auburn, 740K
st. Helens Main 1893
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AGENTS-Dont fool away your
time. Get something that Will
particulars. f. Larkin Nay Co,
Nacaville, Calf.
AGENTS-New profitable sellers. IS
to $40 daily. We show YOU how.
Cleveland Supply Co., 4342 Il. list
st, Cleveland. Ohio.
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VETERINARY SURGEON

NOTICE--When In need OF a vet
Urinary surgeon for your horses,
cattle. etc. or medicine for same,
see DIR. j. ID. Pearsall, V. =. Phone
Main 7243.
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FARM WANTED - Dairy. stocked,
tools, machinery; rent one Year
or longer, to buy any time during
lease. Address Smith, care Noon.
Spanaway, Wn., X. +. ID. 1. Give
full particulars In first letter.,
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EXCHANGE

so acres, Douglas county, for sale
or trade. City property or close
in acreage preferred. 1909 SO. Will
keson Main 1857.
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5 ACRES. $25 CASH

And balance monthly will buy
acres good land near Tacoma, car
line and graded schools. Price
only $3.50.
FOR RENT or sale, acres, all
cleared, fenced, bearing fruit trees,
big strawberry patch, 7-r. house,
basement, chicken house; on Wash
on island. VIII sell cheap and on
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SCHOOL girl, Is years, wants place
to assist with housework. 1911
So. q.
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OWN business. 10000 profit,
Manufacturing Inks at home
spare time. Capital and expert
ence unnecessary. Enormous COM
mercial demand. Our secret for
mulas and sure selling plans insure
lucrative, steadily increasing bust
ness. No canvassing. Investigate
Immediately. Particulars free.
+. D.. Covert, Secretary 6935-6939
kenwood ave. Chicago. Ill.
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Jobs Wanted-Female

YOUNG lady wants work OF any
kind, chamber work preferred.
Madison 101 il.
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REAL ESTATE


Farm for sale or trade, close to
waterfront. 7-room house. barn. 2
seated buggy, horse, cows. hogs,
chickens, implements, orchard,
creeks, springs. with 20 to 75 acres.
or will sell 10 to 80 acres land sep
arate. SOS So. X st. Main 3055.
3-room house and 3 lots. no in
cumbrance, to trade for small
place near city. ana will assume.
Cooperative Realty Co.
223 National Realty Bldg.
BARGAIN ACREAGE
20 acres near Edgewood on coun-
ty road, some wood timber, shot
clay soil. $500, $500 cash, balance
easy at per cent
IN acres. 2 miles south OF Span
away on the paved road, $500;
small payment down, balance easy
at per cent
BUTCHER & MORGAN
Main 1896. 415 California Bldg.
FOR SALE
so acres on Glover creek, 7-r
house. plastered. barn and chicken
houses, stock and implements. for
sale: 5 blocks southeast of Elm
hurst sta, Spanaway line. o. O..
Storaasli, jr.
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GOOD reliable woman wishes house,
work in small family. Main 1914.
Mrs. Hart.
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$50 solid golden oak dresser for SIS;
$12 mattress, So; springs, S.; en-
ameled bed, all for 81: kitchen
table. chair, utensils, for 81. go
So. 9Th, apt. !. Main 12S.
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HOUSEK'P'G ROOMS

$i.oo up per week for housekeeping
ana single rooms. 1893 SO. Il ST
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1915-01-04
Ten Stick Island.

In the Southwest bay. in the New
Hebrides group. there is small wood.
ed island of considerable height above
the sea. although only few hundred
yards in circumference. The story of
It's acquisition is a curious one. South
west bay used to be considered good
place for target practice by the British
men of war on patrol duty there. and
this small inlet was used rs n target
so frequently that it seemed In danger
Of being gradually shot away. The
chief who owned 1t protested and
wanted compensation The captain Of
a man-of-war who understood the ma
tives knew that these claims would be
n ceaseless source of blackmail unless
they were settled once for all, so he
bought the island for the British
crown. paying ten sticks of tobacco for
1t. and every one was satisfied The
place since then has been known as
Ten Stick island. "-London Standard