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Putnam patriot., 1917-11-16
WORKING ON
 XMAS PACKETS
Local Red Cross Preparing 300 Remem'
 branees for Holiday Distribution
Each Package Contains Many Articles
 to Please the Men ia the Service

Three hundred Christmas packages are this week being prepared and packed in Putnam by n committee of which Mrs. Joseph Gagne is chair man, and as soon as the work is com. pleted they will be sent to New York as Putnam's share of the nation wide movement in charge of the Red Cross to supply every young man in the service of the United States with re membrance at Christmas time.
 That this Christmas work has met with popular approval in Putnam is evidenced by the generous support that the committee has received at every hand. It was no small task to undertake to prepare such large mum Der of packages, and no small amount of money is needed to carry the work to successful conclusion. And it was in the financing of the work that the public stood behind the committee Last Saturday afternoon Misses Sylvia Wheelock, Anna Ar mold, Dorcas Bartlett and Ruth Bart lett, dressed in Red Cross regalia, were on the streets in the business section soliciting funds for the Christmas work F, and as a result of their services s54 Is was added to the fund. A num- Der of societies in the city, AS well as individuals, contributed freely. Child ren in the Putnam public schools have also made 300 scrap books, Of which one will be put .in each of the packets.
 Each ot the Christmas pack ages sent out by the local Red Cross will be wrapped in large khaki handker' chief, and will contain the following articles: pad of paper, cigarettes, milk chocolate, necco waters, trench mir TOT, A small American tiag, a French English book, chewing gum, two pipe cleaners and a Christmas card with the inscription, "Red Cross, Putnam Connecticut Chapter" The approxi mate value of the packages is fifty cents apiece.
 On the Putnam committee are Mrs Joseph Gagne, Armand Lizotte, Miss Airline LeClsir, Mrs. S. Nj. Wheelock
 Mrs. Jessie Rich, Mrs. E. C. Rogers Mrs. Llewlyn Winslow, Mrs. Ales Gilman and Mrs. Charles Tetresult.
Putnam patriot., 1917-11-16
The Way to Peace

On the green crest of Vimy Ridge they
 lay, A host of huddled forms, all silent,
 still; A hushed and breeding quiet OCT the
 night held sway; No note of glory now, no more tine
 battle thrill. But this morn they stood erect in ser.
 ried rank, Their young hearts eager leaping to
 the strife; And in those eyes, that now are star
 ing, blank A glad glean shone, throbbing zest
 of life.
 curley head Was but boy the first warm flush
 of Spring His cheeks sutlused; and mounting
 rich and red The life flood surged within him,
 rioting. Even now you sense his slender, boy.
 ish grace Before all else; the thick dusk serves
 to hide His wounds; long on the smiling child
 like face You look, and do not see the she'll
 gashed side. No trace of suffering mars his gentle
 rest; His goal is won: long up the rugged steep He toiled: now on the high hills very crest He lies in peaceful, dream les sleep. So must we also climb the bloody swell;
 By that path only shall we gain surcease From Mars red wrath ascending thru wars hell Up to the topmost rise, hnd blessed Peace. Tho rough the road, and cruel.hard the price, Our faltering step one purpose shall sustain, l If need be, to the last great sacrifice: That Peace forever OCT the earth
 may reign.
 Joseph l.. Ryan.
Putnam patriot., 1917-11-16
D. A. K. HOLDS
 MEETING
Miss EmbIetOn Gives Instructive Talk
Fifty Dollars Appropriated for Y. N. C. A.
 Fund

The regular meeting of the local chapter, D. A. R., was held in the chapter rooms Monday afternoon. $50 was appropriated for the Y. M. C. A. fund and 5 for the Red Cross Christ mas fund
 Mrs. J B Kent and Mrs. George A. Vaughan, both of whom have sons in the service abroad, spoke for the Y. M . C. A. fund, Mrs. Vaughan quoting from a letter from her son in which he spoke in the highest terms of apprecia. tion of what the Y. Nj. C. A. is doing for the soldiers.
 by Mrs. John Addison Porter of New Haven for contributions of pieces of fur, old gloves and leather to be made into vests. Such things may be left by the donor at Flaggs :stote with Miss Manning.
 Mrs. c. H. Nichols reported that the memorial tablet on the large boulder in the West Thompson cemetery was ready for dedication. The exercises will be held next summer and 1t is hoped to have Justice Mills of Mount Vernon, x Y., as speaker
 At the conclusion of the transaction of business there were piano selections by Miss Ethel Spaulding of Wood : stock, and reading of the poem, A Marching Song for America, by Mrs. D. B Gilbert The poem received A prize in a magazine contest and is to be set to music.
 Miss Embieton, home economics demonstrator, gave an interesting and instructive talk on how to serve a wartime Thanksgiving ,dinuer. She demonstrated methods of preparing escalloped cabbage, potatoes on the half shell, cheese, nut, and celery salad. Each person was served DOT tion and recipes for making were dis. i tributed.
 Patriotic tea was served by the hes ] tesses, Miss Anna Sampson, MissChar- i lotte Manning, Mrs. F. F. Clark, Miss tllen Chandler, Miss Mary Flynn and l Mrs. Grace w. Brunn.
Putnam patriot., 1917-11-16
A. W. MARCY
 FOR MAYOR
Republican City Ticket Nominated
Contest for Alderman. at.large and for
 Alderman in Ward

Contest for Alderman.at at.large and for
 Alderman in Ward
 There was a large gathering at the municipal building last Friday even ing for the city and ward caucus. There were no contests in the wards, where Charles Richards beat out Leon T. Wilson.
 For the city caucus Judge r.. NJ Warner was nominated chairman and Henry N Benoit clerk.
 Allie w. Marcy, alderman from ward two, was nominated for mayor by exclamation after his name was presented by G. Harold Gilpatrie.
 For Alderman at-large, John B. Byrne presented the name Of Eugene ]. Mignsult, and A A. Brodeur, the name of Joseph J. Dupre. The vot ing was by ballott and on motion of w. $. Johnson the check list was used.
 The total vote cast was 1S5 Of which Mignault received l0S and Dupre S2.
 The entire ticket nominated is as follows;
 Mayor, Allie W Marcy
 Alderman nt large, Eugene J. Mig nault.
 Treasurer, Charles II. Brown.
 Tax Collector, Joseph Plessis. Auditor, Luctu> r. Merriam,
 Registrar oi voters, Hermon C. Gar yer
 The aldermen nominated were, Ward l, John G. Johnson; ward ,, Charles E. Dean; ward 3, Arthur l.. Duvert; ward 1, Charles Richard. The city committee is made up as 1 follows; Ward l, l.. r. Merriam, Georges w. Baker; Ward ?, Hermon G. Carver, C. Dwight Sharpe; Ward 5, A. A. Brodeur, 0villa Guertin, Ward 1, Walter Wallen, Frank H Cotdier.
Putnam patriot., 1917-11-16
VOTE BETTER
 FIRE PROTECTION
Special City Meeting Attended by Small
 Number
Seventy-six Vote Yes, Forty.three No

An appropriation of s, ,500 attracts little attention in this city. Only 1l9 voters turned out at the special city meeting, Tuesday, 10 express their opinions as to whether the value of proper fire protection was worth the amount asked for. Those who did, voted 76 in favor of the appropri. ation and 43 against.
 The pump that will assure sufficient water pressure at all times and in all points of the city is now assured and under the vote the common council is directed 10 carry out the purpose of the meeting as soon as possible.
 The dangerous situation that the city has been in will be no longer ex- istant when the motor driven truck of Hose Company No. ?, is equipped with its pump. The new equipment is along lines suggested by the fire un- derwriiers and is to be hoped may have the effect Of getting a reduction in Insurance rates in Putnam. How ever, the owners of homes on the high points or the city can, after the pump arrives, feel more assured than ever before against loss by fire, and the sorry spectacle that was witnessed at the recent Wheaton fire is never to be repeated.
Putnam patriot., 1917-11-16
Potatoes Didn't GrOw in Tiers

Relative to the widely herslded scheme for growing potatoes in tiers, thereby getting iorty-two bushels or more from ground space that would ordinarily yield only five or six bush els, the following clipping from the Franklin Sentinel may be of some in- terest to those who read of the plan this spring
 A man over in Norwood says in the Norwood Messenger of last week that he had "42 bushels of invisible pota- toesn which he would like to exchange for & half bushel of "realiy truly ones which he planted "in strict accord ance with the printed instructions laid down by certain evil disposed son of a certain evil disposed son of gun of Weslerner out Kansas way, whose woody potato bin story started me into the experiment of growing potatoes in ters.u
Putnam patriot., 1917-11-16
Child's Foot Amputated Friday

The right foot oi Josephine Rose belle, the little l4-year-old girl who was injured while picking up coal in the railroad yard, Saturday afternoon Nov. 3rd, was amputated at the Day Kimball hospital, Friday afternoon by Dr. S. B. Overlook.
 The operation was thought necessa " some days before but the child's mother would not consent to it unti considerable pressure and argument were brought 10 bear upon her. Tn, little girl Is getting along nicely.
Putnam patriot., 1917-11-16
Keep the Pennies in Circulation
Joseph l. Ryan

The recent war tax has caused dIouth in pennies, or at least il has something to do with it. Cigarettes now sell for six and twelve cents a box, there Is A penny to pay on admls' sfons to theatres, and many other in- stances could be enumerated where copper or two must be added to the price of commodity that formerly sold for factor of nickle. There Is a steady demand for pennies al the bank and the bank in turn demands pennies, when short, on one of its city correspondents. It does not however always get all il asks for.
 Recently a member of the bank staff made local inquiry for pennies and one man alone produced two cigar boxes full and two flour bags each hall full of cents. When counted 1t was found that there were hundred dol lars worth. The man had thrown them under his counter as he received ! them from time to time and had let them lie there for years.
 Many people have habit of Seep- ing pennies for nosresson but To save in small way and to have an agreed ble surprise some time or other at The amount accumulated. But now the coppers are needed and the hoarders oi the smallest fractional currency are asked togdisgorge for the good of the money market.
Putnam patriot., 1917-11-16
Allie W. Marcy

Allie W Marcy, the republican can didate for mayor, has lived in Putnam for the past Is years and has always taken an interest in public affairs. He was born in Eastford, March 7th, 1880 and ,after finishing his education at the public schools he became appren- tice to a blacksmith and early de- veloped an interest in temperiug steel To make A special study of this branch he went to Pittston, Pa, and took a special course and training. Later he worked in Ansonia and then returned to Eastiord. After months rest he came to Putnam and opened the Marcy Tool Works on Walnut street. The Marcy concern has been most successful. The articles made com | prise maehinist, plumbers and auto mobile tools and the Marcy standard has become recognized throughout the country and by the United States gov ernment. The tools are sent 10 many ! parts of the world.
 MT. Marcy took office tor the first time when he was appointed by the common council about four years ago 1 to succeed Alderman George Clark
 ward 2, resigned. Two years ago Mir
 Marcy was reelected AS alderman and has given efficient service on the police i and finance committees. He Is busi ness man of ability and is well quail fled to administer the affairs of the city if elected its chief executive. Mir. Marcy is married and has two children. He is a member ot the local lodge of m asons and holds an office in the iTaternity.
Putnam patriot., 1917-11-16
PRETTY HOME
 WEDDING
Miss Nellie Pratt of Putnam Becomes Bride of EdwardsJ. P. Jones,
 Lawrence. Mass.
Ceremony Performed by Rev. F. D. Sar' gent Under Arch of Laurel Leaves
 and Carnations

There was pretty home wedding st the residence Of MT. snd Mrs. William Pratt. May street, at 10 o'clock, Mon day morning, when their daughter, Nellie Elizabeth Pratt, became the bride of Edward J. P. Jones, q New Haven railroad trainman, son Of Mir and Mrs. Alfred Jones Of Lawrence.
 The nupiial ceremony was perform ed by Rev. E. D. Sargent of the Con- gregationai church, the double ring service being used. The bridal party stood in the bay window under an arch of high laurel and carnations from which was suspended white wedding bell. In keeping with the times there was a display of the ma tional colors and cut flowers were used in decorating the room.
 AS Miss Alice Edson, Putnam Heights, played the wedding march from Lohengrin, the bridal party came downstairs and entered the parlor where MT. Sargent was waiting. The bride looked pretty in dress of white satin. She wore bridal veil and car ried shower bouquet of yellow roses. The bridesmaid was Miss Anna Du ffesne Of Noonsocket, who wore grey silk and carried pink roses. The best man WAS Arthur Cusson of Woonsock- eI. The ceremony WAS performed in the presence of relatives and friends snd afterward a buffet luncheon of fruit punch, sandwiches and waters WAS served.
 The couple were showered with best wishes. In the afternoon they left for s wedding trip to New York, Wash. ington, and other places. The bride wore travelling gown Of green They expect to reside in Franklin, Mass. upon their return, but this is not as yet assured.
 There were many pretty and useful presents displayed among which were the following;
 Drawnwork table cover, MT. and Mrs.Arthur Gaudette silver spoon and knife, NIT. and Mrs. R. k. Hi, cream ladle, Mr. and Mrs. George W Parker; set of butter dishes, Mrs. Fred Alard; silver knives, Mir. and Mrs. James Caldwell; butter knife, Mrs. Clovis Carpenter silver spoon, MT. and Mrs John k. Logee; crochet center piece hun in gold, Joseph W. Burton; table cloth Mir and Mrs. II. Hurdmsn; table cloth and butter knife, F.. Frank sayles dolly, MT. and Mrs. Charles Fay. silver spoon, Mir. and Mrs Charles NJ. Davis; carving set, MT and Mrs. Harry Wright, Mrs. and Miss Klebart; handkerchief, Mrs. Gilman Brown; lemonade set, Miss Alice Edson; cut glass dish, Miss Agnes Kennette; glass fruit dish, Mrs. k. R. Evans; large cut glass vase, girls in sewing department Waterman mill; silver and glass fruit dish, Mary k. Burton; soup ladle, M IS. K. S. Danforth; silver sugar bowl and creamer, MT. Cusson, Miss Duiresne; large soup ladle, Elizabeth and liar riet Smith; silver tea pot, Arthur Gus son and Anna Dufresne;sum of money George Pratt and family; glass dish, Miss Baker; salt and pepper shakers, Little Bernice; drawnwork cover, MT. and Mrs. l.. |. Smith; ice cream set Miss Rose kennette; sherbert set Nicholas Tuesco; meat fork, Mir. and Mrs Horace J, Major, jardiniere, Miss A. w. Enyard; casserole, MT. and Mrs Edward Carpenter.
Putnam patriot., 1917-11-16
Heplaces human Sacrifice.

The meaning of the rite of break ing the bottle" at the launching O. ships was originally nothing short of sacrifice. Building q town or launch ing ship were solemn matters t. our forefathers. noF to be done with out devoting lif9 to propitiate the gods. Our timid civilization no long CT dareS to sacrifice slave or pris- oner on such aSions. and therefore we break the bottle. signifying the taking of mans life.
Putnam patriot., 1917-11-16
Sion IanctIaoes-

+ is said that Gen. Hugh S. Scott is one of the worlds greatest experts in sign language. and that without any fighting he has settled more dis putes with Indians than any other man in history. Most of them were set tied. too. without a spoken word just by signs and gestures. General Scott speaks practically every North Amer ican Indian dialect, besides being familiar with the primitive languages of other lands.
Putnam patriot., 1917-11-16
The Work Cure.

There is no remedy for trouble equal to hard work-labor that will tire you physically to such an extent that you must sleep. If you have mel with losses you do not want to lie awake and think about them. You want sleep. and to eat your meals with an appetite: but you cannot, unless you work.
Putnam patriot., 1917-11-16
When Rubbers Become Necessary

and yourshoes pinch, use Aliens Foot Ease, the Aniisepiic powder 10 be shaken into the shoes and sprinkled into the foot-bat Just the thing for Breaking in New Shoes. IL gives rest and comfort to tired, swollen. ach- ing feet. Sold everywhere, 25c.
 45-47
Putnam patriot., 1917-11-16
Bugbee's Department Store
"Thc LAST EVIDENCE that anybody cares" Says a sOl- dier OVERTHERE, of the '. M. 6. A. DugOut
S35,ooo,ooo NEEDED

S35,oOo,ooO NEEDED Z
 The Y.M.C.A. has pledged g its service to the government l!. to "help keep the home fires . burning" in the hearts of our ZZ solder boys. e
 A National War w ork fc Council of 200 leading citizens E. has been organized to help di- ZZ rect physical, educational, so- 1 cial and religious activities n. among enlisted men. S
 Wherever American troops S gather,and among French, Rus 1G sian and Italian soldiers and Fz in the Prisoner.of-W War camps I the Red Triangle of the Y. M. l!s C. A. goes to help safeguard Fr the home ideals. For the grav- ZZ est danger of this war Is that E our boys may not keep true to \. these home ideals. T1,
 Five hundred huts have g been built-warm, cheerful Ige centers of friendliness where lTG the soldiers find pleasant soci- S@ al recreation, and relief from g the hard, cold camp life. llg
 At least thirty-fve million TG dollars is needed to conduct 5 this work to July I, 1918. y You can help. Y Y Do it now Y E lE.lI.IIl.III.ll..I..E.II.lI.l[E
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1917-04-19
ne snow beats california Flsas.

4Ao 8AeW 0@~es
With apologies 10 the author, W, II
Liehty, recently returned from a win
ter's sojourn in sunny California, hands
in the following verses as expressive OF
his sentiments;
We may not have many orange groves
or miles of cool, sandy beach,
Nor fruit trees laden with lemons,
Nor persimmons that quicker your
speech.
We may not have Los Angeles climate
Nor Pasadena 5 roses fair
But, give me dear, chilly, old Idaho
With her billiards 50 rich and so
rare.
You may say all you want about flowers
And sitting around at your ease,
But We "A rather 90 down in the cellar
for coal
Than down in our stockings for fleas-
And now let me ask you one question,
Fond deserter from Idaho, dear;
Could California manage her finances
without Idaho's tourists each year,
So when you 90 back On old Idaho,
Think twice before saying il, please,
You may long 10 come home again some.
time
And bask in her sunshine and breeze.
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1917-04-19
Cain for Bids

Notice is hereby given that the
Board OF County Commissioners
Of Lewis county, Idaho. will re,
ceiye sealed proposals for all
county printing and printed sup.
plies for a period Of two (2l years
from May LIST, 1917; that all bids
submitted will be opened and
passed upon by said Board on
May 18th, 1917, at the hour Of 2
o o'clock p. m. that each bid shall
be accompanied by a certified
check in the sum Of $4,000, pay.
able to ]. b. White, Clerk Of the
Board OF County Commissioners.
20 guarantee that the successful
bidder will enter into a contract
and furnish bond for the faithful
performance Of the contract TO be
let in accordance with the said
bid; that no bid will be consider.
ed unless the paper so bidding can
show a bonahde circulation in
Lewis county OF 500 or over that
such contract will be let 10 the
lowest and best bidder on or after
the time specified above for open.
ing bids, and at the time Of enter.
ing into said contract the success
full bidder shall furnish n good
and sufficient bond in the sum Of
~, 10000 to guarantee the faithful
performance Of the terms Of said
contract. The Board reserves the
right TO reject any or all bids.
Dated at Nczperce, Idaho, this
18th day Of April, A. D., 1917.
j. b. White,
Clerk Board County Commission. |
ers, Lewis County, Idaho.
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1917-04-19
The Steel Mule a Dandy.

@~N~@@AXs
Cottonwood, Idaho.
Dear Sir:
Received your inquiry a short
time ago regarding the Steel Mule
and would say that I am well
pleased with il so far. / have used
it only for blowing, but am salts
fed it viii do any kind of farm
work.
II is far ahead of the round
wheel type Of tractor, as It has
more bearing surface on the
ground for traction, and my adj.
vice to anyone wanting to buy a
farm tractor would be to GET n
caterpillar type of tractor, and
furthermore, a Steel Mule; as n
think they are about as good n
machine as man can get in a
small tractor.
Yours very truly,
August Kopozynski.
i. G.Tallman, Nezpe-e Idaho.
IS the local representative.
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1917-04-19

The readers Of this paper wiIi ~
pleased 10 learn that there In AZ iaass
one dreaded disease that science haa
been able 70 cure In an IFS stages ana
mat Is catarrh. Catarrh being greatly
influenced by constitutional condition.
REQUIRES constitutional treatment. HALLS
Catafrh Medicine IL taken internally ana
faces Of the System thereby desfrovfne,
me foundation Of the disease. giving fhs
patent strength BY building aD the cega-
stltution ana assisting nature IN doing rs
wggirks Inc proprletofs have 70 much
laltn y the curative powers OF HALLS
katarrh Medicine that they offer ora
hundred Dollars for any case that II feiis
20 cure. Send for fist OF fasfImofiaIe' !.
ADDRESS y. J. CHENEY A Co. Toleda.
OHIO. Sold By all Druggist, &c.
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1917-04-19
why constipation Injuries.

The bowels are the natural sewer
age system Of the body. When they
become obstrueted by constipation I
part Of the poisonous matter which
they should carry off Is absorbed into
the system, making you feel duh and
stupid, and interfering with the diges
tion and assimilation % fo0d. This
condition is quickly relieved By Cham
berlain's Tablets. Obtalnable evvry
where.
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1917-04-19
Local Druggist Pleased.

We are highly pleased with the
quick action Of buekthOrn bark,
glyeerine, etc, as mixed in Adler
i-ka, the appendicitis prcventa-
tive. One spoonful relieves sour
stomach, gas. and constipation al
once. City Drug Store, Nezperee,
Idaho.
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1917-04-19

Statement Of the 0wnsrahip, Manage
msnt. Circulation. etc. Required
by the Act Of Congress Of
August "a, 1912
OF The Nezperee Herald, published
weekly at Nezperee, Idaho. for April
1917.
State Of Idaho, County Of Iewis-sa.
Before me, a notary public In and
for the state and county aforesaid. Der.
sonally appeared W. p. Conger. who.
having been duly sworn according 70
law, deposes and says that he Il The
publisher Of The Nezperee Herald and
that the following Is, 20 the best Of his
knowledge and belief, true statement
Of the ownership, management land If
daily paper, the eireulation), etc. Of
the aforesaid publication for the date
shown in the above caption. required
by the act Of August "a, 1912, embodied
IN section 443, Postal Laws and Rcru.
lations, printed on the reverse Of this
form, to.wit:
J. That the names and addresses
Of the publisher, editor. managing edi.
ior, and business managers ares
Publisher. W. P. conger, Nezperse. |
IDAHO; Editor, W. P. conger. Nezperes
Idaho; Managing Editor, W. p. Con.
ger, Nezperce, Idaho; Business Mana.
'er ". p. conger, Nezperee, Idaho.
2. That the owners are: w. p. Con.
'er and ?. W. Mitchell, equal and sole
'wners, Nezperee, Idaho.
.. That the known bondhoIders
lortgagees, and other security holdsys
wing or holding per cent or more
total amount Of bonds, rnortgares o.
Their securities are. None.
W. p. Conger, Publisher
sworn to and subscribed before me
lis end day Of April, 1917.
'eaD Perry W. Mitchell
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1917-04-19
HIRAM LODGE NO. Sc. Az.

HIRAM LODGE no. 50, A.P.A
A. d., OF Nezpercc. idaho. Reg.
ular Communication on the
Monday evening on or before
the full moon Of each month n
the Fraternal building. Visit.
ing brothers are cordially invit-
ed 20 attend.
r. II. Y. Moser. W. n.
G. A. Hammer, Sec.