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Putnam patriot., 1917-10-19
TWO MORE PUTNAM MERCHANTS
 VICTIMS OF BAD CHECKS
Merchandise and S345O in Cash SwindIed from Local
 Business Concerns
Country Lad Works Old Game Stores Charles Sder and Chandler
polee On Lookout Harvey Wells Alias Harvey Wilson
No A2

man appeared, giving the name of Harvey Wilson. He bought gun, ammunition and other goods to the amount Of $50 and rendered check similar to the one passed at Seder's. The amount was SS9 Again he aroused suspicion and when the manager said he would call up Goodhall, Wilson said Mir. Goodhall was In Danieison but a neighbor could be called up- The manager called up another farm nearby and was told that such \ man was employed by Goodhall, probably mistaking the name Wilson for Wells over the telephone. The check was accepted and So in money resumed.
 Two days pass before act three is staged. It was Wednesday morning when the two store men were inform ed that the checks given them were "phony" and that the GoodhaII sig- nature was forgery, The captain Of police was at once notified and im- mediately took steps for experimenting Wells alias Wilson.
 At the Goodhali place it was said Wednesday that Wells was 10 years old, came from Ashford town and had been working there for three months. He was left alone in the house sunday night and Monday morning he was missing. It is thought that while the family were away Wells took the checks from his employers check book.
Putnam patriot., 1917-10-19

Two more Putnam merchants fell for .the worthless check game, Mon- day, when an honest looking country boy came into their stores and ten dered worthless check, receiving mer- chandise and money In return.
 A young man giving the name Of Harvey Wells appeared at the store of Charles Seder about nine o'clock Mon. day morning and bought dress suit case for $5.50. He rendered check in payment. The check was made out to Harvey Wells, was for t35.00, and was signed, Wallace 1, Goodhall, and payable at Danielson hank.
 According to MT. Seder Wells was known to him as he had been in the store before with Mir. Goodhali, who lives on the Wheaton farm near W hite's crossing. Mir. Seder ssys that Goodhall told him that ,if Wells pre- sented any checks to pay them as they would be all right. Notwithstanding thisr Mir. Seder says, he asked the young man about the check and was told to call up Goodhall. He did so but no one answered the phone. Wells then told him that when he left, MT. Goodhall was getting ready 10 leave for Danielson. Mir. Seder paid over S25. DO and Wells went out with his purchase.
 The scene of the second act in the swindle was laid at the Chandler d Morse store. Here the young country
Putnam patriot., 1917-10-19
Boys of q, Express Encouragement

At a meeting Of The Society of the Fourteenth Connecticut Regiment held at Guilford, the Secretary was in- structed by . unanimous, rising vote, to convey to all who are so nobly going into the service of our country in the United States Army of 1917, an ex- pression Of our heartiest encourage ment, and Of our belief thHt they will as faithfully perform their duty to our country and the honor of our State, as we of the Army Of 6ixty-one en- desvored to, and that we long they will return wearing the wreath of vie- tory, 10 receive the plsudit of . grste- ful and appfecialive multitude of sciti- zens of Republic, glorying in the Freedom we enjoy, and detestation of kaiserdom In sli It's forms.
 kilbourne E. Newell, Secretary.
Putnam patriot., 1917-10-19
Robinsou's Death Due to Acid Fumes

An autopsy on the body of Rollins Robinson, brother of Mrs. C. J. Nee han of Putnam, who died suddenly in Worcester last Saturday after eating a piece of chocolate, disclosed that there was no poison in the organs and the cause of death is given as fumes from \ small amount of snlphuric acid act ing on his heart, weakened considera- biy by overwork.
Putnam patriot., 1917-10-19
County Medical Association Holds Semi.
 Annual Meeting

The semi annual meeting of the Windham County Medical association was ,heid at Willimantic, Thursday. In addition 10 being meeting of the Windham County socieiy, the annual meeting of the Connecticut society of Social Hygiene and of the Connecti- cut Medical association, was held.
 The morning session was attended by the following physicians: Doctors k. R. Pike of East Woodstock, vice president; A. D. Marsh of Hampton, secretary; M. J. BulIard, Putnam; K. Koch, No. Grosvenordale; Rienzs. Rob- inson and C. E. Hill, Danielson; R. H. Paine, Thompson; $. R. Overlook, Pomfret; D. C. Brown, Danbury and Edward K. Root of Hartford. The program follows:
 Morning session-Meeting called at Il.35 by Vice President, Dr. k R. Pike of East Woodstock. Reception to the delegates of the state associa. ton. Reports of delegates. Address by Dr. Chester Brown of Danbury, representative of the State Council of Defense, Medical section. Remarks by Dr. Edward K. Root of Hartford, Connecticut Slate Medical society
 Afternoon session-Address of well come, Dr. Ernest k. Pike of East Woodstock. Response for the Connec- ticut State Medical Society, Dr. Ed ward K. Root, Hartford; response for the Connecticut Society of Social Fly giene, Dr. Thomas II. Hepburn, Hart ford; response for the Connecticut State Society of Mental Hygiene, Dr. Whitefield N. Thompson, Hartford; address, Early Syphilis as Health Problem, Dr. Waiter J. Heilman of New York; address, The Problem of Veneral Diseases, in Its Relation to Penal Institutions, Dr. Edith R. Spaulding of Bedford Hills, New York; address, Syphilis in It's Reia. tions to Mental Diseases, Dr. William c. Sandy of Middletown.
Putnam patriot., 1917-10-19
PUTNAM, CONN. FRIDAY OCTOBER e 1917
HEBREWS TO
 BUILD SYNAGOGUE
SOns of ien Win Begin Erecting Place
 of Worship at Once
Number in Putnam Has Increased
 Rapidly. Sober Industrious eitizens

The Sons of Zion, local Hebrew or. ganization, has arranged for the pur. chase of property at the corner of Green and Chapel streets, owned by Willis Carroll, and will immediately begin the erection of synagogue. It is said that the building will be of wood and will cost not lees than S5,0oo.
 The officers of the Sons of Zion are: President, Samuel Smith; vice presi- dent, Morris Bantit; treasurer, Philip Zaltas.
 The building committee Is composed of $. Diamond, S. Kaminsky, F. Zaltas, A. Saldovitz and l.. Lavine.
 Services will be held Friday even- ings and Saturdays and the feast days will be observed as they occur. Here tofore the Hebrews have worshipped in halls in various parts of the city having no permanent place in which to hold their services.
 It is estimated that there are be- tween forty and fifty families of He- hrews in Putnam numbering between three and four hundred souls, and more are scattered on surrounding farms.
 Rabbi Lemonovitz, who came to Putnam from Cambridge, Mass, lit- lie over year ago, has been instru- mental in working up enthusiasm among his people to have a place Of worship of their own.
 The Hebrew population of Putnam has grown wonderfully in the past te Years and they are sober, industrious citizens. Many are naturalized citi- zens and others have become citizens since locating in Putnam.
Putnam patriot., 1917-10-19
Captain Hurley Accepts

Captain Robert T. Hurley of the state police has resigned to accept the offer made him by Hugh NJ. Alcorn, states attorney of Hartford county, to become county detective.
 Captain Hurley's resignation takes effect Dec. 3Ist and he will enter upon his new duties Jan. lst.
 Captain Hurley in the last few years has figured prominently in all of the big criminal cases in the state. He is an untiring official and once on a case never lets go until he has accomplish ed the desired end.
Putnam patriot., 1917-10-19
Installation K. of (. Officers

District Deputy Cunningham and Warden William Martin of WiIliman- tic, were in Putnam, Sunday, and in- stalled the new officers of Cargill Coun- eil, K. of C. The officers are as fol- lows:
 G. K, Henry \. Benoit
 b. G. K, E. W. Mullan.
 Chancellor, Thomas w. RenshAw. Treasurer, Cyril Remillsrd, Jr.
 Recording secretary, Arthur l.. Du- vert.
 Financial secretary, Hector Duvert. Advocate, J B. Daigie-
 warden, Armand Montyille.
 Guard, Andrew P. Donovan.
 Trustees: One year, F. x Lucier. Two years. Alexander Gilman. Three yeafs, Edward V MalIan.
Putnam patriot., 1917-10-19
Medbury. .Stoddard Wedding Next We'd
 neSday

Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Eldrege 5tod- dard of Abingdon have sent out invita- tions for the marriage of their daugh- ter, Mary Angelina, to Raymond Law yer Medbury, son of Mir. and Mrs. D. N. Medbury, Pomfret, Wednesday ev- ening, Oct. 24th, al o'clock, in the Abingdon Congregational church.
 A reception will follow the ceremony
Putnam patriot., 1917-10-19
Governor Appoints Senator Macdonald
 Trustee

Governor Marcus H. Holeomb, Tues day, appointed Senator Archibald Nj acdonald of Putnam trustee of the Connecticut School for Boys at Meri- den. The appointment takes effect immediately.
 Senator Maedonald's appointment is to fill the vacancy caused by the resignatian of John F. Reardon, for merly agent at North Grosvenordale, now of Fall River, who resigned after removing from the state.
Putnam patriot., 1917-10-19
Red Cross Headquarters Nay Be Trans
 ferred

Charles E. searls, president, and F.
 NJ. Warner, .secretary, of the Wind ham County Bar Association, have rendered the Putnam Red lCross the use of the bar ,libsafy in the Court House block for headquarters. The room is large one, light and airy and centrally locsted.' The present head- quarters is at the municipal building.
Putnam patriot., 1917-10-19
Birthday Party

On Thursday evening the 18th sew ersl friends from the finishing room of the Putnam wooIen Co, called on Austin Lincoln at his home on Park street in honor of his birthday. He re- ceived q number of presents Refresh ments were served and all went away declaring they had passed 8 very pleasant evening.
Putnam patriot., 1917-10-19
Receives Spanish War Medal

A bronze state Spanish wal medal was sent to Lieutenant Everett N. Carver, Wednesday. Mir. Carver was lieutenant in Company G., of Put nam. He has waited l9 years for the medal and appreciates il at this late day.
 The medal is about the size Of 2 quarter, but thicker, and is neatly de signed. II is suspended from blue and yellow ribbon.
Putnam patriot., 1917-10-19

Archibald Macdonald, Jr-, went to Boston Wednesday and took physi :. cal examination for the aviation corps. After seven doctors had got through with him he was pronounced physi- eaily fit except that slight operation to his nose was recommended.
Putnam patriot., 1917-10-19
To Discuss Laws Cencerniag MiIk

All persons engaged in the produc- ton, shipment or sale of milk are corr dially invited to be present at one Of the meetings where the Dairy and Food Commissioner will discuss the laws relating .thereto- several such meetings are to be held. Those in windham county will be at South windham, .Oct. 2srd, and DsnieIson, Woods hall, at s p. m, Oct. 18th.
Putnam patriot., 1917-10-19
LandIned Form sf Cay nstel Married

Announcements were received in Putnam Wednesday of the marriage in Hartford on that day Of Landlord Albert c. Forni of the City Hotel, Put nam, and Miss Pauline Ernestine Poder, daughter of Mir. and Mrs. Ef- nest Poder. They will be at home in Putnam after Nov. 1st.
Putnam patriot., 1917-10-19
Ballet Taken frem Ovid Rictey's Dsly

Ovid Hickey, the Providence bell hop formerly of Putnam, who was shot by woman In Providencs little over week ago. was opefated onTues- day and the bullet txtrxcted from his body.
 The operation was serious one snd for awhile the mnn was ID cniiesA condition but rallied and is now en the road to recovery.
Putnam patriot., 1917-10-19
More Men Returned from Camp Deveus

Four more Putnam men were return ed from Camp Devsns, Aver, Tuesday. They were sent home on account of physical disability. The men were Jacob Wolf, Eugene Muire, Austin Lincoln and Dennis Macdonald.
Putnam patriot., 1917-10-19
GAINS HONORS
 IN COLLEGE
Miss Backus. a Putnam High Graduate, Wins Mention For Work al smhn

In the list of honor students oi me class of 1921, Smith college, published recently, appears the name or MISS muriel Backus, daughter of Represent alive and Mrs. E. $. Baekus, inoihp son. Miss Baekus was sone Of the oo students out of class of ooo 'has 'e- eeived the special mention for eAeei- lency of work done during the iiesh- man year.
 Miss Backus graduated from Tut nam High school with honors m the class of 1915. She is now in her second year al smith.
The Washington times., 1917-04-27
VIVIANI VOICES
FRANCES GREETING
Former Premier Uses Press as
Medium of Expressing Ad-
miration for America.

On the anniversary OF Marquis de
Lafayette's departure from Bordeaux
| to join the struggling American colon
lists. NJ. viviani, former premier OF
France. addressed the American peo-
pie. through the press. Ito call to
fresh vigor our lifelong friendship.
which these tragic hours have raised
to all the ardor of brotherly love"
In his first public statement since
arriving here, NJ. Niviani yesterday
took occasion to say that admiration
and gratitude, combined with food
shortage, but not a dearth of fighting
men in France. prompted his govern
ment to send a commission to this
country.
France would be thrilled. he said. II
the United States should decide TO
send an army to the trenches. but II
is not his purpose to suggest that a
division or any other unit OF Ameri-
can soldiers be sent.
NJ. Vivisnf spoke with a fervor and
enthusiasm of President Wilson and
the American people.
President Wilson he referred to as
"the man whose name is on the lips
of every school child in France"
"All the forces of freedom are let
loose" he said. Il am, indeed. happy
to have been chosen to present the
greetings of the French republic to
the illustrious man whose incompar-
able message is at this very hour
being read and commented upon IN all
our schools as the most perfect char-
ter Of human rights, and which so
fully expresses the virtues Of your
race-long suffering, patience before
appealing to force, and force to
avenge that long suffering patience
when there can be no other means.
I'VE have come to this land to sa-
lutte the American people and its Gov
ernment. to call to fresh vigor our
lifelong friendship, sweet and cordial
in the ordinary course of our lives,
and which these tragic hours have
raised to all the ardor OF brotherly
love-a brotherly love which in these
last years of our suffering has mul-
tiplied its most touching express
sions
you have given help. not only in.
treasure, in every act OF kindness and
good will: for us your children have
shed their blood. and the names OF
your sacred. dead are inscribed for
ever in our hearts
II ask you to repeat thousand
fold the expression OF our deep
gratitude for the enthusiastic recep-
tion the American people have grant
ed us in Washington. 1t is not to
us. but to our beloved and heroic
France that reception was accorded.
We were proud to be her children in
those unforgetable moments when
we read in the radiance Of the faces
that we saw the noble sincerity of
your hearts.
And ] desire to thank also the
press OF the United States, represent
ed by you. ! fully realize the ardent
and diSinterested help you have
given by your tireless propaganda in
the cause of right. ! know the value
of your action has been incalculable
The Washington times., 1917-04-27

erals. Whatever one party does. ac-
cordinE to the other party, Is wrong
on general principles.
"Get when President MenOcal ask
ed for the severance OF diplomatic
relations with Germany-largely 10
back up America-the bill was pass
ed by the Cuban congress In thirty
Ave minutes, without dissenting
vote. We Cuba are supposed 10
be hot headed-but when II comes 10
a crisis. our congress. at least, has
no "willful men,"
The Washington times., 1917-04-27
MOTOR CAR KILLS THREE
Fourth Man May Die as Result Of
Pennsylvania Smash.

SOUTH BETHLEHEM. Pa. April
2T.-Three men were killed and one
perhaps fatally injured in an auto
accident early today near Bethlehem
on the William Penn highway. The
dead are Hugh McFsdden. justice OF
the peace: Hugh f. Kelly, and r. X.
Berkmeyer.
J. NJ. DeFnan. prominent mer-
chant. is in st. Luke's Hospital suf
fering from injuries which IL IL be-
lieved will result fatally. Thomas
Scott. proprietor OF the Colonade
Hotel. was also in the party. but
he escaped injury.
The Washington times., 1917-04-27
P-B NEWS BULLETIN
-eighteenS! tWenties!

1.-TWO P-B Suit val
i ues that have
become famous.
An auto enthusiast, an
old customer, remarked
the other day that they
were really Super
suits. and every yard of
them worthy of the
P-B label.
We refer TO the P-B
Suits at SIS apd $50.
Glad 10 show you these
values.
The Washington times., 1917-04-27
CAR COMPANY TO REPLY.

Officials OF the Washington Railway
and Electric Company spent this morn
ing on the brief that will be sent to the
Senate investigating committee in an
swer TO the brief filed by the car mems
Union yesterday. II was said the an
swer would not be sent to the commit
tee today. 1t Is hoped to have II COM.
pleted by this evening and probably IL,
will be sent tomorrow.
The Washington times., 1917-04-27
Quality First-P-B Co.

At P-B'S you find
thousands of suits, hun
dreds of patterns, scores
of styles. All sold with
that P-B guarantee of
absolute satisfaction.
lS, 20, Is, 80
Teck Oxfords in
cocoa brown and ma
hogany, 81 to 8.
=.
\ e W NeckWeaT-
Shirts, Gloves, Furnish
ings at modest prices.
The big furnishings
corner of. Washington
-P-B'S.
The Washington times., 1917-04-27
STRIPES MEAN WOUNDS
Devices on Sleeves Of Frenehmer
Show Real Service.

II is easy enough 10 tell what
military members Of the French mis-.
sion have been wounded in battle
Look at the left arms OF their coats.
II they have been wounded. they
Will wear stripes there. Every stripe
represents one wound. Some of them
wear three or four stripes. and one Of
them wears five. Practically all
The Washington times., 1917-04-27
Wa.h suit.. sI.aa ta sa a.na.

Wash Suits, I.6a to S6y6a.
You have WaEhinDtOn's
largest quality DISPLAYS to
select from at TBS and
YOU find the newest Of fab
RIGS and styles new color
Cnmbination--ns new MILDLY
STYLES. Bslted Middies,
Peter ThompEOns. etc. etc.
REEFERs AND JUvES-
lie ONERCOATs-One of
the largest displays to be
found anywhere. but it's
the quality that counts
here. Refers in shepherd
plaids. homPEpunE. tweedS.
etc. at S3.95 and Ip-in-
cludinE styles popular for
little girls.
The Washington times., 1917-04-27
P-B NEWS BULLETIN
Quality First-P-B Co.
.nnOtherS

VIZ HEN you visit P-Bs Boys Shop you find
w one of the largest displays Of quality
wearables in America You find P-B
Boys Suits an economy in the end-the quality
lasts
The Washington times., 1917-04-27
Women's Wash.
Dresses, $1.00 Values
at 89c

Women's Gingham Wash
Dresses, stripes. checks and plaids
In all colors: some trimmed in
contrasting colorS, some with
white embroidery. all with perfect
fitting rolled collar.
Sizes 80 to A, with the full cut
skirts, 2 yards wide. Materials.
styles, fit, and finish of best Sl.OO
Dresses, Special at SOC.
The Washington times., 1917-04-27

TOP COATS, including
the neW Trench Coats. You
hnd homesPuns. new knit
cloths. some are Craven
cites. Ages 10 to is. Prices,
$500 up.
The Washington times., 1917-04-27
New Dresses at S12.75 2os of Them

Silk
chine others
the
while
will
lto monnga -mt thePaI Basement Store
The Washington times., 1917-04-27
Silk Waists, Mostly
$3.50 Values,
at S1.95

Women's Waists. Of tub silk.
white grounds with stripes in com
bination colors; also OF crepe de
chine. Sizes 38 to 46. White
with collars in rose and copen-
hagen. Sizes 3S tn "A. Also of
white Japanese silk, with large
sailor collars, hemstitched. Sizes
48 and so only. $3.50 values, at
e1 o.
The Washington times., 1917-04-27
Boys Suits,
SIS to $40

The hest Bovs' Suits
mat brains, nrEaniza-
tbn, and monev can
produce. Your inspec-
tiOn invited.
The Washington times., 1917-04-27
Flowers, Including
Samples Worth Much
More, 17c

including samples worth three
times the price asked-roses of
all kinds and colors, various other
flowers and foliage, fruit and bcr-
ries. wheat and other stickups.
Choice for lie.
The Washington times., 1917-04-27
Waists You Will
Judge Worth $1.00
at SEC

Women's Waists of white voile,
with large sailor collars, tucked,
frilled and corded fronts; plain
tailored and lace and embroidery
trimmed: superior finish: spme
with hnmstitching. all with ocean
pearl buttons. Sizes sc to IS
s1.00 waists in every essential nf
materials, styles, finish and fit.
Special at SOC.
The Washington times., 1917-04-27
Corsets Grouped and
Reduced in Prices

Broken lots that have sold I'D
to Sl.S9. All sizes from 10 to 36.
in one stvle or another. Grouped
in three lots. at CSC. s9c. and 79c.
The Washington times., 1917-04-27
Saturday Sale of Sundry Dress Needs
OF Superior Merchandise a Bargain Prices

Hats Made to Retail
up to $3.50 at CSC
Hats. small shapes only, Of su-
perior Milan and other straws. in
purple, rose. gray. blue, pink.
cerise. mustard. green and black.
Last Of the lot that originally
sold at s1.49. including values to
$3.50. Choice tomorrow for CSC.
Women's Hose,
Worth to 35c, at 21c
Women's Fiber Silk Hose. black,
white, pink; sizes S1a to TO-.
Seconds" of 29c and Soc quality.
at 2lc.
The Washington times., 1917-04-27
New Suits at $3.50 103of Them

All Washington
of
nd nLn
The Washington times., 1917-04-27

In roundabout way. the Cuban
premier paid bitter respects to Sena-
tor William Stone OF Missouri for the
part he played in failing to back up
the President recently.
Political parties are very sharply
defined in Cuba-as the recent rebel
lion shows" he said. The liberals
hate the conGervatives- and the con-
GSrvstives have no love for tho IIh
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-04-13
WRINKLES

Wrinkles come to almost every wom-
an at some time and there is nothing
aside from some serious disease, for
er horror and repugnance. 1t is WOm-
ans privilege to be beautiful. and
most women are anxious to have a
and youthful looking.
But this much to be desired con-
dition can only be brought about by
intelligent attention to the needs of
the skin. Wrinkles disfigure, and a
dry, sallow rough skin spoils any
womans good looks. To those whose
skin has reached this condition we
suggest the application of Usit, pure
nut-oil, liquid preparation (not a
cream or pastel made from an Egypt
ian formula. said to have been in use
for centuries by famous beauties away
back to Cleopatra's time. Usit seems
to be the only thing that will feed
the hungry, dry skin back to youthful
smoothness, freshness, and plumpness,
and drive away all the disfiguring
wrinkles that come SO quickly when
the skin is not properly nourished.
A few applications Of Usit prove its
worth. and continued use for a reason
able time brings results that are no
less surprising than pleasing. 1t is
necessary to apply it only at night
when retiring. For sale by Thistle
thwaites stores. 1t is a splendid skin
food, daintily perfumed and guaran-
teed to contain nothing that will cause
hair-growth, and fine treatment also
for freckles, black.heads and many
forms of exema.-Adv.