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The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1916-08-17
CHAPTER XIX.

When he came into the new house
a few minutes later. he found his ia,
ther sitting alone by the library fire
Bibbs went In and stood before him
"I'm cured, father" be said. "wher
do go back to the shop2 I'm ready
The desolate and grim old man did
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1916-08-17

have done you. guess you folks have
got that old man pretty thoroughly
upset, between you, up at your housel
But l don't intend TO go over you. I
can see with my eyes half shut"
"Yes," Bibbs interrupted. "thats
what they are"
81 say can see you're starting OUT.
Mt least IN good shape. What's made
the differenee7"
~ like the machine said BlDbs.
"well, wellr' The doctor stretched
himself and stamped his foot repeat
edly. "Better come along and take
drive with me You can take the time
off that he allowed for the examina-
ton, and"
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before he gets yoursp And when n
mans built as l have, when he's
built good and strong, and made
good things grow and prosper--those
are the fellows that lay for
chance to slide In and sneak the ben
eft of 1t and put their names to IT.
And what's the use my havin' ever
been born, II such n thing as that Is
goln' to happen? What's the use my
havln' worked my life and soul into
my business, IL it's all goln' to be dis
persed and scattered soon as I'm in
the groundf"
He strobe up and down the long
room, gestlculatlng--littl regarding
the troubled and drowsy figure by the
flreside. His throat rumbled thunder
ousy; the words came with stormy
bitterness. "You think this is time
for young men to be lyin' on beds OF
ease? tell you there never was such
time before; there never was such
opportunity. The sluggard Is de-
spoiled while he sleeps-yes, by George!
II man lays down they'll eat him be-
fore he wakes!--but the live man can
build straight up till he touches the
sky! This Is the business mans day:
II used to be the soldiers day and the
statesman's day. but this is ours! And
II amt Sunday to go fishin'-it's tur-
molll turmoli!-and you got to go out
and live It and breathe It and make
1t yourself. or you'll only be a dead
man walkln' around dreamin' you're
alive. And that's what my son Blbbs
has been doin' all his life, and what
he'd rather do now than go out and do
his part by me. And II anything hap
pens to Roscoe"
"Oh, do stop worryin' over such non
sense" Mrs. Sheridan interrupted. irri-
tated into sharp wakefulness for the
| moment. "There amt anything goln'
to happen TO Roscoe, and you're Just
tormentin' yourself about nothln'.
Aren't you ever goin' to bedT'
Sheridan halted. "Ali right, man,
ma" he said. with vast sigh. Lets
go up" And he snapped of the eiec.
trio light, leaving only the rosy glow
OF the FIRE.
"Did you speak to RoscoeT she
yawned, rising lopsidedly In her drow-
siness. "Did you mention about what
l told you the other EVENING""
"No. l will tomorrow"
But Roscoe did not come downtown
the next day. nor the next nor did
| Sheridan see at to enter his sons
house. He waited. Then, on the
fourth day of the month, Roscoe
walked into his fathers office at nine
in the morning. when Sheridan hap
pened to be alone.
''They told me downstairs you'd left
word you wanted to see me-"
"Sit down." said Sheridan, rising.
Roscoe sat. His father walked close
to him, shifted susplciously, and then
walked away, smiling bitterly. "Bohr'
he exclaimed. "Stn at itp'
''Yes.". said Roscoe. "I've had a
couple OF drinks this morning. What
about it?"
II reckon bettgr adopt some de, eht
young man." his fIthe returned. I'd
briug Blbbs up here and put him In
your place II he was at. | wo'Ildw
"Better do It," Roscoe assented, sui
lenly.
"When'd you begin this thingT"
81 always did drink a little. Ever
since grew up, that Is"
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CHAPTER Xxx.


changety. chang, changl Bashi Crashi
Bangi
So sang Bibbs, his musical gayetles
lnnudlble to his fellow workmen be-
cause of the noise OF the machinery.
lie had discovered long ago that the
uproar was rhythmical. and II had
been lntolerable; but now, on the aft
ernoon OF the fourth day of his return.
he was accompanying the swing and
clash OF the metals with jubllant va
quero fragments, mlngllng lmprovisa-
tlons OF his own among them, and
mocking the zinc eaters crash with
vocal limitations:
Fearless and Lold.
Chang! Bashl Behold
With a loap from the ground
To the saddle in n bound,
And away-and awayl
Hi-yayl
The long room was ceaselessly thun-
dering with metallic sound: the air
was thick with the smell of oil; the
floor trembled perpetually; everything
was implacably in motion-nowhere
III ~
The first time he had entered the place
Blbbs had become dizzy instantly. and
six montbs NJ n had onlv added In.
creo sing nausea To fointness Rut he
felt neither now. "All day long ri
send nv, thoughts 70 Won. You must
keen remembering that vour friend
stands beside Won" He saw her there
besIda him and tho greasv roaring
Mace hecame sutynsed with radiance.
The noat was nanny 4, hIs machine
ahon. be vas ATM a noet there And
be sed his old zinc eater and aano,
Away-and awayi
chsss ss -, ,..n o,.,,
wild are his eyes.
Fiercely no diosi
H-yayi - n .u,
Raasv 80 s,n-
our gloves in the ring
a., 80,
. HNe 'nc Inhcnine' Sa'u blops'
inaue a aiiena oI IT, sere,nue ''
: anu ."'A " H. anu 'ne" IL 'a'AS oaeA
.,,
.,, i"uu' wna' u say
VIM " "s"''
passed along the lines or Workmen.
Their great master had come among
them. and they prInned 10 see him
stanuing WIN DOCTOR durhey Dehihu
the unconscious nioos, sneriuan nou-
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not relax. II was slttin' up to give
you a last chance to say something
like that reckon It's about time!
just wanted to see II you'd have
manhood enough not to make me take
you over there by the collar. Last
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One Of the greatest boons Of
friendship Is that II means un-
derstandine. Each Of us has In
his soul fancies, dreams, rev.
cries, which only one other per-
son, perhaps, can appreciate.
Very often we must 90 beyond
the lines Of family ties to find
the beautiful sympathy Of
friendship.
Putnam patriot., 1916-12-01
THANKSGIVING DAY
Rain Did Not Dampen Spirits of Days
 Festivities
Many Things To Be Thankful for but Not
 the Weather

Surely there was nothing to be thankful for about the weather Thurs. day unless one was thankful that il did not actually rain cats and dogs. Had this happened the sidewalks and streets would have been blocked and everyone would have had 10 stay in- doors.
 However the spirits of the many eel ebrators were not dampened. The Thanksgiving dinner board was per. haps all the more snug and eozy for the batter of the rain on roofs and winaows. There were many jolly par. ties throughout the city.
 As diversion all places of amuse- ment did good business. The the atres played to capacity, there was Ii large crowd at the dance and the box. CTS also got a large patronage.
 Inmates of public institutions fared well. At the County Home the super intendent and matron saw that the S2 inmates had joyous Thanksgiving. For the big dinner Is of the home chickens had to be sacrificed. They lost their lives in worthy cause and the Chs and Ans of the youngsters emphasized this fact.
 At the hospital the inmates had a fine turkey dinner with all of the things that make il complete At the Town Farm the usual roast pork din- ner was served.
 Many Putnam people spent the day away from home while others enter tained out. of town guests.
 The union Thanksgiving service at the Congregational church Wednes- day evening was well attended.
Putnam patriot., 1916-12-01
Salvation Army Makes Appeal

The local branch of the Salvation Army is making its annual appeal to the public to assist in the provision of holiday cheer to those people in Put nam unable to provide suitably for themselves and their families.
 For many years the Army has been the medium through which those more fortunate have distributed their gifts to the deserving needy of the city Last year 35 baskets containing enough edibles for 6 family of six persons we re distributed. Besides this provision clothing and Christmas tree for the children are features which the Army provides.
 With the advent of the cola weather clothing and shoes are especial y needed. The Army is also collecting waste paper. Everyone may help in this philanthrophic movement by mo- tifying Captain Nj. K. Fee, 1f9 School street, that they have articles to give. If the notice is given the articles will be called for.
Putnam patriot., 1916-12-01
AUTO HITS TRAIN
Alfred Bissonette Nearly Meets Death at
 Dayyille Crossing
Was the Scene of His Relatives Deaths
 Last December

At the very same crossing, just north Of the Dsyville railroad station, where, on Dec. 18th last, his wife, sister and father.in- law were killed when a train struck wagon in which they were riding, Alfred Bissonette of Attawau- gan came very near meeting similar fate at 10 45 Tuesday morning.
 Bissonette and his sister.in-law, Mrs. Napoleon Griere, were in an automo- bile driven by Bissonette. They app preached the dangerous crossing from Attawaugan. A new siding has re- gently been installed at this place so that the main line track runs between
 wo switch tracks. A line of freight cars partially shut of the view of the the track freight train was backing down from the station. A brakeman on the rear of the caboose shouted a warning but it was too late. The auto crashed into the step of the caboose and Mrs. Griere was thrown through the windshield. A triangular piece of flesh four inches long was tom from her seal p and her face was cut. Bis sonette was not thrown by the impact and escaped without scratch. The front of the car was badly damaged, the front right wheel was smashed and the hood and the radiator were torn of.
 The woman was taken to doctors office where she received treatment and she then went home.
Putnam patriot., 1916-12-01
Thanksgiving Donations to Hospital
Money and Goods StlIi Being Received

Money and Goods StlIi Being Received
 Last Friday the ladies of the Wo' mans Board of the Day Kimball hos pital, Mrs. George NJ. Sampson chair- man, were busy receiving Thanksgiv- ing donations at the work room of l.. K. smith, Bundy street. Since Fri- day more goods have been coming in and the room will be kept open for some time yet.
 The ladies are very much pleased st the response to the appeal. There has been generous contribution of money and me rchandise. Of course more can be used. Owing to the scarcity of potatoes the contribution of this much needed vegetable is a bit smaller than usual. It is very desirable that more potatoes be received and more will be appreciated. All sorts of food stuffs can be utilized to advantage. The high cost of necessaries effects this large public institution where the lconsump. tion, on account of the increasing number Of patients, Is steadily grow ing larger.
 The work being done by the hospital is so apparently . commendable one and one that can not be dispensed with that an appeal such as the ladies have sent out should not fail of re. sponse from every person able to spare a portion of their worldly goods. Those who have not ss yet sent in their con- trinutions may either send them to the work room on Bundy street or direct to the hospital.
Putnam patriot., 1916-12-01
High School Notes

The Senior class is planning an en- tertainment for Christmas. Il is the usual custom for the Seniors to have charge of the Christmas celebration at the school, and this ear the plans have been changed somewhat.
 In former years there was Christi mas tree which was for the. entire school, each pupil bringing present and the gifts were exchanged; this year, however each one has been asked to bring money which will be used to spread Christmas cheer among others.
 There will be program and social hour. Miss Ruth Child is chairman of the program committee, and w.. Earl Hughes chairman of the commit. tee to collect the money and distribute it where it is needed. 1t is hoped that all will do their best to make this Christmas plan success.
Putnam patriot., 1916-12-01
FIFTIETH
 ANNIVERSARY
Goiden Anniversary of St. Mary's Par ish to Be Observed with Pomp
 and Ceremony
Ceremony Will Begin Next Friday Morn.
 ing at 5 O'clock

Rev. Charles F. Bedard has com pIeted his program of arrangements for fitting observance of the Iiftieth anniversary of St. Mary's parish of which he is the head. Pomp and cer. emony, solemn services and joyous fes- tivities will mark the days procedure next Friday, Dec. Sth.
 While Catholic services were held prior to fifty years ago it was not until 1866 that the late beloved Rev. Eugene Vygen realized the growing impor- tance of Putnam as a parishi and laid the matter before the bishops and was appointed pastor. Since that time the history of the parish is one of progress, physical and spiritual, until today the parish numbers many souls and is well to do in worldly posses. sions.
 There will be bands of music, special singing at all services, orchestral mu- sic and illumination. All members of the parish are requested to cooperate in the illumination plans.
 The correct program of the days event is as follows:
 Masses at ) and : o'clock.
 Pontitical high mass at g o'clock, Rev. Archbishop Roy, auxiliary of Cardinal Begin of Quebec, ceebrunt
 Sermon in French, Rev. U. Belle- rose, Taftvile.
 Sermon in English, Rev. Walter McCrann, Norwalk, former Putnam boy.
 Solemn pontifical vespers at 7.30 p. m., Rt. Rev. Bishop J. J. Milan of Hartford officiating.
 Sermon in French by Rev. Arch bishop Roy.
 Special singing with orchestral &C., compartment. St. Michael's mass {Loesch) will be sung in the morning l and Matt fields vespers at the even ing service.
Putnam patriot., 1916-12-01
Charles Mahue to Again Open Pomfret
 Street Restaurant

It was only a few short weeks ago that Charles Mahue, after twelve years in the restaurant business, announced that he had sold his Pomfret street eat- ing house and had retired from serving the public with food for good. when he made the announcement he thought it was true and intended that 1t should be true. But, like in other walks of life, in the business field there are un- certainties. We can not always con- trol our lives and plan as we may cir cumstances are bound to arise to cause us to remodel our well laid course.
 Such has been the case with MT. Mahue. Business circumstances have arisen which virtually force him back into business from which he had supposed he had retired after twelve years of service. He returns to open his former restaurant on Pomfret street ;o protect his own interests. His many customers will be glad to wei come him back to the old stand and he will reopen the eating house next Monday. It will be up to the Ma hue standard which is saying all that is necessary. Mrs. Mahue will also be connected with the business as before.
Putnam patriot., 1916-12-01
DENUDING FORESTS
Four and Half Square Miles of Tim-
 Der Being Cut
Tract Owned by Dr.. F. G. Goodrich in
 Pomfret, Woodstock and Eastford

On account, it is stated, of fear of the chestnut blight, one of the largest tim Der tracts, if not .the largest, in this section of the state is being cut of The tract comprises 2,90O acres and lies partly in the towns of Pomiret, Wood stock and Eastford and is the proper ty of Dr. F. c. Goodrich of New York and Abingdon.
 For years Dr. Goodrich has refused all offers for his timberland and has maintained it as sort of a game pre- serve. The land has been posted against hunting and fishing and was a beautiful section of the country. It is understood that the doctor had many oilers from different lumber companies but finally decided he would cut and sell the timber himself.
 A Boston contractor is doing the work with two sawmills and thous- ands upon thous ands of feet of lum Der are expected to be shipped from the four and half square mile tract. Lumber, poles, some over 50 feet in length, and quantities of cord wood will result from the cutting The ma- terial is being drawn to the Abingdon railroad station for shipment.
 Following the cutting of the timber the whole tract will be cleared and set out with thousands of pine and spruce seedlings. This is in line with pro gressive methods of reforestration.
Putnam patriot., 1916-12-01
Whist Party By Yoang Men of St.
 Mary's Parish

The whist party given by the young men of the St. Mary's parish in St. Mary's hall on Tuesday evening, was not as largely attended as expected owing to many other attractions going on, but all those who were present en. joyed a good time. The first prize was awarded to Miss Yvonne Boisvert, scoring IS points out of "A hands played. Rosario LaIroix captured the gentlernen's prize with 15 points. The consolation prizes were given to Miss Josephine Roy and Lionel Charron.
Putnam patriot., 1916-12-01
Union Thanksgiving Services

The annual union Thanksgiving ser- vices were held in the Congregational church Wednesday evening and were attended by good number. har- vest anthem was sung by the choir, followed by scripture reading by Rev. Albert k. Stone of the Baptist church, and prayer by Rev. c. J. Hartman of St. Philips church. The address was given by Rev. Nathan H. Gist, pastor of the Congregational church in Web ster, his subject being "National Thanksgiving" National hymns were sung by the congregation.
Putnam patriot., 1916-12-01
PUTNAM, CONN., FRIDAY, DECEMBER 1916
GAME PRESERVE
John Hayward of Gardner Will Raise
 Wild Birds on 115 Acre Farm
Pettis Place and Jackson Farm In Gary
 District Purchased

John Hayward, rich chair msnu. fseturer of Gardner, Mass bought the George A. fettis farm and the adioin- ing farm known as the "Jimp Jack son farm, Monday, through John Spencer real estate dealer. The farms will te united into one large farm oi 225 or more acres and will be used as a game preserve. While the purchase price has not been made public the two farms together are valued st Si5,- GOO.
 The deal, 1t is understood, has been under consideration for some weeks. MT. Hayward has asmall game pre- serve in Gardner, or near there, but wanting to broaden out he sought other fields. On both of the farms purchased are small streams of water making il an ideal place for his busi. ness as m ost of the birds he raises are water fowl. The work of remodeling the tract to suit his needs, building dams, making ponds, etc., will be be- gun early in the spring so that the transfer of the birds from Gardner may be made at least before the first of next August.
 All kinds of water fowl will be raised aud in addition pheasants and other species of wild game will be propogated. When in the city Mon day MT. Hayward said that he had a carload of birds now on the way from Louisiana and that more would be shipped soon. It is understood that before the new purchase is remodeled to suit the needs of the owner that an expenditure of from forty to fifty thousand dollars will have to be made.
 The farms purchased are in the Gary District. The Pettis place was for merly the home of Ebert Il. Gary, chairman of the finance committee of the United States Steel Company. It Is from the Gary family that that sec tion of the town takes the name of Gary district. A few years ago the great financier came to Putnam and had photographs, both exterior and in- terior, made of the old homestead.
 The Jackson farm adjoins the Gary farm. The Gary farm was sold by John H. Geeson, who came into pos session of 1t short time ago, and the Jackson farm was sold by Mrs. Cath crime St. George.
 Nothing of the sort of business con- templated Is conducted anywhere in this section. Over the kiIlingly line there is 6 skunk farm and farm where police dogs are bred The rais- ing of wild game is an entirely new in. dustry for this section.
 MT. Hayward is middle aged man and raises game,as hobby although he makes it a paying proposition. It is understood that he does not kill and dress his birds but sells them alive to other bird fanciers or to estates desir- ing to stock their own game preserves.
 The industry is new one and Is therefore welcome to Putnam. While it will not bring great number of families to the city 1t will doubtless bring a few. As an advertising asset Il will be more valuable.
Putnam patriot., 1916-12-01
Annual Meeting Woodstock Agricultural
 Society
Addresses by Prominent Speakers.
 Luncheon at Noon. Poultry Show

The annual meeting of the Wood stock Agricultural Society will be held in the secretsry's office at the fair grounds, Wednesday, Dec. 18th, at 10 o'clock. Officers will be eIected, in- cluding the ladies department, and general business will be transacted.
 At 12.15 shsrp lunch will be served to all. All ladies not solicited request ed to bring sandwiches.
 At115 Hon. Wilson H. Lee, of New Haven, will give sn address on New England Agriculture and the part our fairs may have in it's development. MT. Lee is president of the Eastern States Chamber of Commerce. He is presi- dent of the new New England associa. ton to "boomu New England Hgricul- ture and proprietor of Fair Lea farm, disposIng of his milk at i5c quart. No lone can be better fitted to speak upon this subject than Mir. Lee. He will be followed by Paul P. Ives of GuiIford who will give . talk upon some phase of poultry husbandry.
 In the morning, beginning at 10 o'clock, in the adjoining hall, there will be a poultry show to which all may send birds. No entry fee charged. The birds will be scored and tags piac- ed on the coops by Paul r. Ives, a most competent judge. Birds should be on the ground at 9.30 at the latest. Committee in charge, E. K. Rollins, G.. F.. Deane, c. P. Perley, w. c. Child.
Putnam patriot., 1916-12-01
AbouI Al Sanders

1 had the privilege last August Of hearing Al Sanders At Oak Bluffs, NJ ass, and 1 can say that seldom, if ever, have heard the story of a con version that gfipped me as did the narrative that Mr. Sanders gave.
 He is mot a sensational speaker in the usual sense of that word and vet the description of the way God found him and his reformation never fails to arouse the interest in his hearers. He is . wonderful man and no one will regret improving the opportunity 10 hear him. Rev. F. D. sargent.
Putnam patriot., 1916-12-01
Three in Family Die in Three Months

Word was received in Putnam Sat urdsy of the death in Norwood, Mass, on that day of Charles B. Andrews, 47, formerly of Woodstock. He wss brother of Bertrand N. Andrews, rural mail carrier al the Putnam post office.
 Surviving relatives are wife, three children, two brothers, Frank of Prov idence and B. N. Andrews sof Putnam and his mother residing in Putnam.
 The funeral services were held al Norwood, Tuesday.
 This is the third death of relatives of B. N Andrews within three months His little son Lucian, was struck by an automobile while visiting in Nor wood and died from his injuries. His cousin, Leon sAndrews, died in the Gary district of infsntile paralysis and now follows the death of his brother Charles.