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Putnam patriot., 1916-02-18

and of the Civil war. Some of the soldiers. according to tradition. stabled their horses in the building, used the marble font as a horse trough, and also as punch bowl and the communion table as a butchers s block.
 It is described in detail by Bishop Meade in his "Old Churches and Fam flies of Virginia" This quaint, peace ful country church is situated in a grove of fine old oak trees near Yeo- comico creek, an estuary of the lower Potomac river While only a few miles from the river, the church is a great many miles distant from a rail- road and is far from a town or vii- lage. As a consequence of it's com parative inaccessibility put few wis itors from the outside world cross it's historic portals.
 In part of the wall of the church are the initials ''R. L." and figures 1706, evidently referring to Richard Lee, whose wealth contributed to the erec- tion of the church. Other curious symbols appear on the exterior of this venerable place of worship. These objects, together with the beautiful marhle font still used for christening embryo Washingtons, the quaint win dOws and communion table, the sun dial bearing date of 17l7, the old iron dipBer in the nearby spring and the gallery for slaves and carriage driy- CTS are intensely interesting. All three quaint and curious objects and many others not mentioned. apart from the tradition that George Wash ington was christened within the walls of 4Old Yeocomico," make this one of the most noteworthy of the old churches of America.
 When visited a few years ago by the writer service was generally con ducted in the church in daylight and rarely at night, owing to a lack of lighting apparatus. When evening service was Ield members of the con gregation brought oil lamps from their homes, and these lamps, set on shelves in each high-boxed pew. fur nished the necessary light to enable the service, just as in the days before the Revolutionary war
 Except for a period following the disestablishment of the Church of Eng land as the state church of Virginia. yeocomico church has been in con tlnuous use since 17e6 by the Episeo- palians as Q place Of worship. For several years after the Revolution the church was used by other sects dur ing which time. it is said, the bind Presbyterian preacher Rev. Mir Wad- dell. made famous by the eloquent de. seriptien Of William WiFt, displayed on one occasion his feryid oratory. Here also the great but little known Scotch clergyman and educator, Rev. Archibald Campbell, the man who taught Washington, Madison. Monroe. John Marshall and other Virginia youths. who were born in and lived in the northern neck of Virginia, and wrote their names high on the scroll of fame. occasionally preached
Putnam patriot., 1916-02-18
Biu Claims on Green Estate.

New Milford.-Samuel Herman of winsted and Walter Holcomb of. Tor rington, commissioners on the insol- vent estate of the late Seymour s. Green, were in session here to hear claims. Mrs. Mary Mcguire claims Sl1 300 for services as nurse.
 The claim of T. c. Willard, as trus. tes for 5000, said to be due the New Milford Hat company, which is bankrupt, was also brought up.
 This was the second hearing on claims which total s2SO,0Uo with only $400o to meet them.
 Tho first claim taken up was that of the First National bank of New MfrYord. which has presented claim of $24,710 on series of notes.
Putnam patriot., 1916-02-18
Sanitoria Quarantine OH.

Hartford-The state tuberculosis commission at it's meeting decided to remove the quarantine against the admission of visitors to the state tu- berculosis sanitoria, in force since the outbreak of the epidemic of grip. It was said the epidemic had a serious effect on persons afflicted with tu berculosis troubles. In many in- stances throughout the state where the disease had been arrested the attack of grip made it active again and in some cases the effect was fatal There are 527 patients in the sani- toria. There are twenty-eight vacan- eies in the shacks, but none in the infrmaries where the most advanced cases are placed. The commission has a large waiting list of advanced cases. The necessity of providing more room will be brought to the at tention of the general assembly.
Putnam patriot., 1916-02-18
CHAMPION GOES
 ID WASHINGTON
Will Make Effort to Get Shad
 Fry From West
TUG SINKS AT sAYBaOOK
Quarantine Lifted Fron State Tu- berculosis sanftoris-Eig
 Claims on New
 Milford Estate.

Hartford John M. Champion, su. Hz-5nteaaent of fisheries and game.
 making arrangements to go to Washington to arrange with the fed er7l authorities for the use of the ear in which the ten million shad fry given Connecticut by the state of california will be shipped across the continent to this state in the early spring. MT. Crampton said it has been suggested that the tributaries to the Connecticut river be closed in order to protect the fry for a period of years, and that shad spawn ing might not be interrupted and that in all probability bill to that effect would be introduced into the general assembly at the next session.
 superintendent Crampton ridiculed the theory that shad could not live in the waters of the Connecticut owing to contamination. He said the Con neetieut river was freer from contam- nation than the Joaquin river, or Sacramento river in California and in those two rivers there were millions of shad at the present time.
Putnam patriot., 1916-02-18
hero,s rrlbne.

Iinooln said of Washington: ''Wash- fngton IS the nnightiest name on earth, long since the mightiest ill the cause Of civil liberty, still mightiest in moral reformation On that name eulogy is expected It cannot De. To add brightness to the sun or glorg to the name of Washington fs alike ipaDossi- ble: let none attempt It. In solemn awe pronounce the name. and Tn naked. deathtess splendor, leave It shining on
Putnam patriot., 1916-02-18
Avoid Anaer.

Anger is an emotion. and all emo tions should be subseryient to the will Keep the rising anger down by the power of your will. Admitted there are many things that cause anger-justifiable anger. Yet, now that you know the scientific truth that anger is killer men, and that every time you ge, to blaz- ing rage you are peggi back the tale of your years, is it worth while to get angry?
Putnam patriot., 1916-02-18
Famous Factory to Reopen.

The famous King Teh Cheeng porce- lain factory, which from the year 1898 furnished all the fine porcelain for the royal palaces of China, is to be reopened. This factory was partly de- stroyed during the revolution in which the republic was established and the various samples and patterns kept there were divided among tse leading fevolutionists However. many pat terms have been recovered, together with samples, and the next step is awaited with interest
Putnam patriot., 1916-02-18
Some Name.

Over the whole basin of the Allan tic there is spread an enormously thick covering of what seems to Dc mud. but is really mixture Of tiniest shells, either perfect or in pieces, that need the microscope to be seen. This is called Globigerina Ooze-just as if it were a girl.-Cumberland (EnCland) Mail.
Putnam patriot., 1916-02-18
season for Reflection.

At a season like this It IS good to turn back to the hour of the nations birth and lay our garlands on the tomb of him who made this republic possible by his possession ot just those qualities of patience ana mag. nanimity and hope which most we need in view ot the difficulties and perils of the present hour.
Putnam patriot., 1916-02-18
Mean Insinuatlon.

Yes said the young singer com, plaeently, T had a great reception after my song last night. The audi esnce shouted Fine, fne.'" Good thing you didn't sing again. said the cynic. Why, what do you meant? "They would have yelled Imprison- ment, the second time. Stray Sto- ries.
Putnam patriot., 1916-02-18
Riuht Spendinu.

Fear to spend what we have. nobly and on it objects, is mean kind of thing; but fear to squander and to waste is wholesome and righteous. Economy is not miserliness: and there is a dignity about moderation which is wanting to excess.
Putnam patriot., 1916-02-18
Daily ThouQht.

The best of men and the most earn est workers will make enough mis- takes to make them humble. Thank God for mistakes and take courage. Don't give up on account of mistakes. Dwight l.. Moody.
Putnam patriot., 1916-02-18
Trolley Company Scored.

air6eld-The trolley service to Fairfield and Southport received a sound walloping at the monthly meet ing of the Fairfield Civic association al the Unpuowa Hotel, when it was decided. after a short discussion, to turn the matter over to the executive committee for a conference with the seleetmen. who will probably be asked to take the matter up with Super. intendent Charles H. Chapman of the Connecticut company. and if neces- sary, to the Public Utilities commis- sion
Putnam patriot., 1916-02-18
rua Garrett Goes Down.

Saybrook.-Tug John Garrett of New York, sank in 15 feet of water in the Connecticut river, following collision with the Saybrook bridge due to broken rudder. All hands were lniniured
Putnam patriot., 1916-02-18
prepare to Be Shocked.

When a man says I'm going to be perfectly frank with you" brace your self. He is going to tell you some tLing unpleasant about yourself that be has had on his mind for some time
Putnam patriot., 1916-02-18
To Close EauIevilte Station.

Hartford.-In the matter of the pc tition of the Central Vermont Rail road Company for the approved aban- donment of the station at Eagleville in Mansfield which has been replaced by new depot. the public utilities commission has found for the peti. tioners and allowed the closing of the former station. This was brought about by eliminating a crossing car rving the highway beneath the tracks, relocating the road somewhat to the north and erecting a new station some 2o0 feet south of the old one. There wes no opposition to the plan at the hearing on January 27.
 The commission has also approved the reconstruction of abutments of ao- breaches to a bridge carrying the railroad tracks over the highway known as Kings Crossing" in Old Saybrook.
Putnam patriot., 1916-02-18

V v ? ith all the world at war and IA we at peace, NA Thy spirit guide us. who didst first declare
 Against tn entauElement, tn insidious snare Thy searching wisdom need we sore to- day As world strife threatens to extend its sway. Thy mighty name, thy mem'ry wal-be- 1ovd Inspire our leaders. that the path may Dark places yield to fight that dangers May vanish. by thine own great spirit mov'd; That this remain refuge land serene. That naught it's course from honor'd peace may wean. Thou vast, indeed. in war man of Thyself, when arm'd In Freedoms pre- cious cause, But war to thee was hateful-thou didst pause And sheathe thy sword when vict'ry crown'd the right. In peace, at last, Was -WoH eiiS SiNNee7e fame. For peace a blessed land doth praise thy name. Now harried nations cast their envious eyes
 Upon the plenty and the blessings rare Which Providence hath granted for its share Unto this country. father whom we prize, And covetous of our contented life, Seek 10 embroil us in unholy strife. Since thou vast friend of ev'ry folk and land.
 But lov'd thine own and unto 1t didst give
 All of myself, that honor'd 1t might live And for oppress'd humanity e'er stand, Now may throughout this troubled, tur- moild earth Thy high example give to peace new birth.
Putnam patriot., 1916-02-18
Corporation Papers.

Hartford-The Taylor & Fenn Com pany of Hartford. has filed papers with the secretary of the state show ing an increase of it's capital stock from s100 .000 to s200,000. The mum Der of shares of capital stock has been proportionately increased from 1000 to 2,000, par value s100. The reason for the increase is given as; To merge into the strict permanent capital stock portion of the surplus assets of the corporation.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1916-08-24
Band Records Not Easily Produced

Regardless of the fact that there are
hundreds Of men, who not only pose
but are accepted as competent band
leaders, there are comparatively few
who can direct a band so that it will
make a suitable talking machine rec
Crd.
The great volume Of sound must ba
carefully controlled so thai each in
strumcnt will Cngrave rs own impres
SION upon the revolving disc without
interfering with the other instruments
Sometimes band piece for record
will take half tozen or more playings
Sometimes Just once over is enough
The uncertainty of making band rec
crd is due to the fact that not all in
quality and tone production. A sharp
note will throw the entire record out
of tune.
The hall in which the band plays
must be especially constructed TO meet
the acoustic requirements. The play,
ers are placed on a movable platform
with careful attention to their posi-.
tions from the receiving horn, care
fully worked ont. After the disc begins
revolving there Is absolute silence
that the record may be free from out
side noises. A light flashes and the
band begins. Several times the record
is made in order that the result be
faultless. Then the record is tested
If not just as it should be 1t is made
over.
because of the numerous outside
roises it has been almost impossible
10 secure the engraving Of a good
banG or music record where there has
been an audience.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1916-08-24
MAKE TOWN FAMOUS
Charles and William Mayo Put Roch.
ester, Minn., on Map

The fame of the little town Of Roci.
600 inhabitants by the last census
has been made by two great surgeons,
Charles and William Mayo. The Mayo
clinic of st. Mary's hospital has been
the mecca not merely Of invalids, but
Cd doctors eager to observe the method
of the famous practitioners. WitIl n
generosity that is the tradition among
tie greater men and minds of their
profession, the brothers have shown
tn unstinted hospitality to patients
and physicians alike and they have
been prodigiously busy and success
full. and commensurately honored by
learned societies here and abroad.
Many medical institutions nave been
conducted merely for the selfish prof.
It Of the promoters. Just because the
Mayo brothers have cared more for
the advancement of science than for
money, or repute, great wealth is
theirs in an age that in both cases is
close to the half century mark. The
world would not begrudge them the
enjoyment of their well earned wealth
N the pleasant ease of an honorable
retirement. But that is not their plan.
They are placing the University OF
Minnesota in absolute possession Of
fund of S2,OO0,0OO for medica re.
search, free from the embarrassment
g. complicated stipulations as to the
expenditure of the money. A mole nu-
bly, disinteresled Use of affluence in
the practice of ones profession it
would be hard to find in the annals of
any calling.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1916-08-24
THE MODERN PARENT

The modern mother is often too
much inclined to weigh the baby four
times a day, to feed it on ozonid, or
something equally funny, to expose as
much of its person as possible, to
make it gaze at Botticelli prints when
in it's BATH She will no doubt want it
to mate eugenically, in which she will
probably be disappointed, for love
laughs at Cations; but still, in her
struggle against disease and wooden
thinking, she will have helped the
child by giving it something ito dis
card better than the old respects and
fears. The modern mother has begun
to consider herself as a human being
as well as a mother; who no longer
thinks that
A mother is a mother still,
The holiest thing alive.
She is coming to look upon herself
as a sort of esthetic school inspector.
She lives round her children rather
than in them; she Is less animal.
Above all, she is more critical. Hav-
ing more opportunity of mixing with
marvellous because it is her-child. She
ia losing something of her conceit and
Las learned to say, "the baby" In
stead of my baby.' 1t is a revolu-
tionary atmosphere and the develop
ing child has something to push
against when it wants to earn its Ear
ents' approval for modern parents are
fair judges of excellence; they are
educated. The old time father was non
plussed by his son. and could not help
him in his delectus, but the modern
father is not puzzled when his son
wishes to converse of railway finance.
The parent, more capable of conirade-
ship has come to want to be COM
rade. He is no longer addressed as
Sir; he is often addressed as "old
chap" That Is fine, but it Is N dead
opposition to the close, hard family
idea.-Harper's Magazine.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1916-08-24
MAKE GLOVES OF EGG SHELLS
Many Tone Required in Manufacture
of Kid and Calico

Many people imagine when an arti-
Gle is cast into the dustbin it's days
are ended. This, however, is not so,
for all the contents of dustcarts are
carefully sorted as they are emptied.
anything of value being put asida~Dis-
regarding things such as scissors,
knives, etc., many corporations are
making big profit out of their dust.
You wouldn't think that there would
be any value in egg shells, vet every
year as many as 400 tons are required
in the manufacture of so called kid
gloves and also in printed calico.
Corks too, are value item, for they
sell to manufacturers at the rate OF
nine cents a pound, and in a year Hu
fewer than $500, 900 worth are thrown
away.
Cycles suffer a number of hardships
before they reach an absolute end.
Old tires are bought at quite a good
price by manufacturers for the rubber
on them-inner tubes are especially
valuable-and so to make rubber mats
and cheap rubber toys. The frame sur.
plies gas filters with short lengths OF
tube, and the rest Of the machine is
melted down to make fresh iron arti.
Gle.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1916-08-24
THE RIVER PEOPLE OF THE
MlSSiSSIPPl

1t is an interesting phase of Misss
issippi life-the really vast scattered
population that makes its home upon
either the river or its tributaries, re-
ferred to contemptuously in many
terms more or less profane by shore
folk and steamboat men, but among
themselves always as "River People,"
BY this is not meant the men who fol-
low the river as a sailor follows the
sea, or the people along it's banks who
fish, run ferry, dig clans, or rent
boats, although one may do all these
things and still lay claim to the title.
One must make his home permanently
winter and summer, in season and out,
ailoat ON the waters.
Such a home may be we'll built
tidy cabin on water tight scow with
children playing about, and Towering
plants trailing from neat railings. 1t
may be moored off it's own garden
patch and pile of driftwood as big as
the main outfit, or it may be no more
than a leaky skiff drifting slowly on
sluggish current with nothing be-
tween it's lonely occupant and starva-
ton but some rotting old gear with
which to fish the muddy waters.
1t depends on whether he be mer-
chant, medicine man, dentist. or actor,
carpenter, tinker, or gunsmith, list
lessly pursuing his chosen vacation
afloat. He may spend his summers on
Inc Upper River, and drift a thousand
miles or so to milder cline while
the leaves are changing color; he may
work ashore occasionally to provide
his medicine chest with quinine and
lis locker with tobacco and coffee.
ne may be of an cyolor, of any nation
ality, of any creed or none: honest
man or thief, mill hand with children
In school, hopeless tramp seeking
quiet pastoral hooks, or an arran.
rogue pilfering as he goes, and pre-
ferring the more fruitful neighborh-
Asod of large towns. II Is the last
named class that has given the whole
perhaps undeseryed reputation, that
/ has caused states to attempt TO legis-
late them out of existence and towna
10 bar them from their water fronts.
But in spite of this open hostility
ri times almost approaching persecu-
ton, they persist: and instead of d.
minishing in number, they are IN
creasing till their total number, 1t Ia
! c,oimed runs well into the tens or
thousands. For the call OF the river
| always has its answering recruits, and
once under its subtle spell they never
leave it.-Har2er's Magazine.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1916-08-24

Alleging that Paul Waplcs, chair
man of the state Democratic eXecu-
tive committee, wilfully omitted to
place his name on the printed ballots
as Cyclone Davis, and instead placed
1t there under the name Of ]. Fl.
Davis, the well-known Texas char
acter. j II. (Cyclone) Davis has filed
suit for the sum of fifty thousand
dollars against NAPLES. Cyclone
Davis alleges that few people knew
him under the name Of j. H. Davis,
and, further, that the omission cost
him over $4,000 votes, enough to al
low his opponent the advantage.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1916-08-24
A Rrlnht Bow

John Muir. California's naturalist
and explorer, relates the following
story OF Col. d. C. Collier:
While riding along mountain road
il. San Diego, Cal. Mr.. Collier came
upon dilapidated corral fence upon
which hung sign bearing the follow.
Ing announcement: "For Sail" A
fright looking small boy sat on the
fence beside the sign and Mr.. Collier
asked him: when does this ranch
sail?"
The small boy glanced up quickly at
Mr.. Collier, smiled and said. When
some sucker comes along Who can
raise the wind.'NMr. Collier doifed his
scmbrero, thanked the lad for his in.
formation and rode on his way feeling
greatly enlightened.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1916-08-24
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Got the Chicken
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GtHoNfEpHppt171ktpE tpEtftfEt1tt1ptSt1EsIS'
ooh, dear,r sighed Mrs. Jefferson
~ don't know how | am going to e
along with Amhrosia."
Fire her" replied jefferson, shor'
ly, not removing his eyes frcnt ,ne Ia,
est unauthcnticated wal news.
"Fire her! That's pretty idea
How would ever get along withou
her?"
"You were just saying you couidnr
get along with her, and | WIS lryina
TO help you out, dear. Has she been
putting you in Dutch again?"
"She has placed me i'll a very EN-
harrassing position
THAT is what | mean L"
"If you are goins to keep interrupt.
Ing me, shan't tell you a word about
it,"
"If you didn't tell me you'd swell UP
ard bust like rubber balloon. Go
ahead. I'll be the goat"
"It's about the Walterses She 'phon.
cd me this morning.
"Walter Jones' wife?"
"No, silly. You know haven't spok
en- to Mrs. Walter Jones for r,ore than
month! 1t was Mrs. Walters; she
'phoned that she had Iuas. chicken
and some stuffed potatoes for me-,
and that should send Am"rosia over
for them right away. So | said to Am.
hrosia: Run over to Walters and get
me the roast chicken she has for me,
and Ambrosia went"
THAT is perfectly dreadful, so far.
believe you will recover however"
"Please listen and don't try to be as
funny as you look! That careless cree.
ture went over to Walter Jones' and
told Mrs. Jones she had. come for my
roast chicken-are you laugbing"
II should say not. And then what
happened"
"She told Ambrosia that she had NJ
TOAST chicken for me. And AmbrosIa
replied: Yassum, Mis- Jones, yo' is
and she sat dewn on Jones' step and
remained there 70, ap hour aud half
| On, dear!"
"She told Ambrosia to go along
| about her business that she had moth
ing for her, but Ambrosia stuck and
hung, and finally Mrs. Jones telephon.
er to the market and got chicken
and roasted it and gave it to Ambps
la. And just as Ambrosia came into
tie dining room with it Mrs. Walters
telephoned and wanted to know If
was never going to send for that chick
en-! oh dear! Oh dear! What ever
shall do?"
"And you got both ohickensr'
"Yes, and Mrs. Jones telephoneC
that she was sorry we had fallen out
and that she and Walter were cvminl
ever here this evening. What in tn,
world shall do?"
Invite the Walterses over to NEE
them, and serve cold lunch of roas
chicken. Walters wife ia all right; yo,
had no business Quarreling with her.
"pd like to know what you would dt
II Walter initiated your bonnet"
Nobody initiates last years der
by"
II believe shall do as yoa suggest
and maybe you will take all Of US 10 6
picture show afterward. But whdteve'
shall l do with Ambrosia?'
"Scold her and give her half dolla,
as you usually do"