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Putnam patriot., 1917-12-21
)on't Delay in Filling Ont Questionaires
A Hundred a Day Being Sent Out

Questionaires are being sent out at the rate of 100 day. Every man who receives one must fill IL out and return 1t in seven days or be subject to pen slty. The qnestionsires are not being returned as rapidly as they should and the last minute rush can not be taken care of properly if too many hold of. The time to fill out the blanks is on the day or the day after they are re- ceived.
 Lawyers and laymen are engaged in assisting registrsnts and someone may be foand at All times to give the desir- ed help. The headquarters in the Court House block is open evenings and many offices are kept open to care for the overflow. All possible is being done for the rcgistrants and IL is for them (the registrants) 10 do All possi- bIe to help the helpers.
 When exemption is clslmed, except in the case of physical disability, 1t is necessary to have supporting witnes- ses. These should appear with the registrant to save second trip. Alp pointments may be made by calling Edgar NJ. Warner, chairman of the advisory board.
Putnam patriot., 1917-12-21
JOSIE WR0BEL
 FUND GROWING
Will Reach s10O Befsre Subscriptions
 Close Next Monday
Polish People contribute Nearly sse.
 Benefit Show al Bradley Tonight

The PATRIOT fund for little Josie Wrobel has taken jump this week. Nearly $50 was brought in in amounts ranging from 10 cents to <s contributed by Polish citizens of Putnam. The man who brought the money 10 this office stated that as yet there is no Po- fish organization in Putnam although there are a good numb Der of Polish peo- pie here. He said that most of them were factory workers and but few if any business men. Had there been such an organization, he said, it would have taken up the burden of se- curing money for the little girl. He said that the Polish people appreciated what the PATRIOT was doing and the subscriptions had been made solun- tarily to help the little girl of their own nationality.
 All classes of people have taken an interest in the unfortunate child and she is now assured of receiving an srti- ficis foot and additional funds needed in going to some city to have Il fitted and adjusted,
 We wish to acknowledge the kind thoughtfulness of Michael ]. Duffy, who volunteered to provide an act for the benefit performance tonight at the Bradley theatre. While his services were not accepted as all plans had been made, and Frank Gordier, who has had charge of this feature has been unable to attend to the matter this week on account of the death of his mother, it was thought best not to arrange for anything further on the program. We thank Mir. Duffy just the same as it was thoughtful of him to tenoer this service.
 The big benefit will be at the Brad- ley theatre tonight with fine pro. gram Of pictures. Subscriptions to the fund will close next Monday. The PATRIOT thanks the many people who have come to the assistance of the little girl. It Is work of mercy and charity for child and this appeals to the hearts of ail
Putnam patriot., 1917-12-21
KAISER'S SOLDIERS ARE GLAD
 TO BE CAPTURED BY ALLIED FORCES
Laugh and Cheer As Their Comrades Are Brought in
Another Sightseeing
 I4ih Engineers France

large as the grounds at the State Trade Shop. It was built of poles about seven feet high with network of barbed wire. The inside was pc titioned of and the soldiers put in ac- cording 10 their rank. When 1 got there there were only 50 Germans in it and they were being searched. About 10 out of 50 were boys about Is years old and also few old men. They were dirty and poorly dressed. Most of them wore little round hats ssuch as you see on monkeys. Others had on steel helmets. Some had pieces of shirts or bsgging tied around their heads for hats. Their suits were a greenish color and looked as if they had seen many months service for they were covered with mud and blood. Their feet were encased in cowhide boots that looked as though they would give good service. This group was taken away to make room for others just coming in. This time there were l25 and they were Tn the same condition. 1 noticed that in this lot many were wounded and blood was still coming through their ban dages. 1 thought l would try to get a few souvenirs from them. One young fellow gave me beautiful match box with his name on it and address in Germany. 1 also got gas mask, two jack knives, buttons and pair of shoulder straps with the division num- Der on them. l asked one of them for some German money. lie dug down in his pocket and gave me his pocket book with 20 or 30 pieces of German and Belgian money. They all seemed very happy to be prisoners, for when we would see another company com; ing down the road we would say Look Comrude," and they would tand up and laugh and cheer for they were glad to see them coming.
 After seeing six or seven hundred of them l got tired of it and started for my France home, good and hun- gry.p
Putnam patriot., 1917-12-21
Court City of Putnam F. of A. Elects
 Officers

The annual meeting of Court City os Putnam, F. of A., was held Tuesday evening. The reports Of officers were read. The court is in excellent condi- tion both financially ana as to mem bership. The result of the election of officers was IS follows:
 Chief ranger, Dona Jollie
 Sub chief ranger James O'Brien
 Recording secretary, Eugene AIvord
 Financial secretary, Thomas F. Ryan
 Treasurer, John Fern
 Senior woodward, William Joilie
 Junior woodward, ,J Jamesl Nj c Cormick Senior beadle, Eustache HnIvrey
 Junior besdle, William Sullivan
 Trustees, Frederick Authier, Theo- dofe BouIey, Edward Girsrd
 A committee was appointed to make arrangements for the installation of the new officers, Jan. 8th. The install ling officer will be A. A. Brodeur of Putnam, member of the grand court.
Putnam patriot., 1917-12-21
LIGHTLESS NIGHTS
 TO SAVE FUEL
Thursdays and Sundays No Outside
 Lights Must Be Burned
Order Issued to Conserve Fuel

Thursday nights and Sunday nighlx are To be ''lightiess nights" tn Putnam the same as In every city throughout the country. The order Is issued by the federal administrator to conserve coal
 On "liehtless nightsn there Is to be no more outdoor lighting than is abso. lutely necessary for safety. House. holders are urged to have as few lights as possible in their homes. Signs, theatre signs, merchants signs and all kinds of out door advertising signs, extra street lighting, porch lights on homes and every unnecessary light is to be out on these nights.
 Stores not open for business should only show llght required for safety People are charged by the U. s. fuel administrator to give full effect to this order.
Putnam patriot., 1917-12-21
Two Basket Ball Games Christmas
 Night

Two basket ball games SIS down for Christmas night to be played at High school Gym nt eight o'clock and 25 cents admits to both.
 The City of Putnam plays the Web ster Gym team as the opener and the veterans hereabouts are to climb into their suits for the first time in months. Here k the line up that will battle for Putnam honors: Bob Torrey. center, Ieft forward, Stan shaw, right for- ward. Husk Ed Angeli, left guard. Leodore Maynard, right guard, Luster and Carl Nelson, subs. When the bell rings these old stars will go to work and show their paees. The websser team is fast qnintetLe and the local boys will have to step lively.
 Between the periods Putnam in- dependents will play the Webster Gym second team
Putnam patriot., 1917-12-21
UNDER ARREST
 IN RUSSIA
Charles H. Smith Formerly Employed ill
 Putnam
Helped to Lay Out City Streets

Charles Il. Smith, civil engineer, attached 10 the American mission 10 Russia, reported as arrested by the Bolsheviki agents, was formerly res ident of Putnam.
 MT. Smith lived in South Boston and worked his way through the Mas sschusetts Institute of Technology. He came to Putnam as assistant to the late Huber D. Card, at that time city engineer, and helped in laying out number of city streets. lie was bright young fellow and rose rapidly. He wss employed by the Missouri & Pacific railroad with headquarters al St. Louis and became prominent as an engineer. When the American Mis- sion went to Russia MT. smith went Rs ii member.
Putnam patriot., 1917-12-21
CHRISTMAS TREE
 AND SUPPER
Sunday School Class Entertained by Mir,
 and Mrs. 4. [. Harvey
Fifteen Guests Spend Enjoyable Evening

Fifteen members of the Alpha Delta class of the Congregational church Sunday School, of which Miss liar. riet Brown is teacher, were entertain ed last Friday evening by Mir. and Mrs. Alfred k. Harvey at their home in the Sawyer district. Mrs. Harvey is member of the class.
 The guests were carried to the liar. vey home by their host in his sleigh, and upon arriving steaming corn chowder and hot dumping, with all Santa Claus then soon arrived and in an adjoining room stood beautiful Christmas tree around which the guests gathered, while old Saint Nick, impefsonsted by little Earl Harvey, distributed a gift to each one present. Games and music provided entertain ment for what proved to be most en. joyable evening,
 The home was prettily decorated with holly and candles in keeping with the Christmas season.
 Among the members of the class present were Miss Harriet Brown, Mrs. Walter A. Wheaton, Mrs. Adler Towne, Miss Mary Wheaton, Mrs. Jo- sephine Greene, Mrs. Justin Greene, Miss krnestine sherman, Mrs. James c. Coldwell, Miss Marion Warren, Mrs, C. D. Arnold, Miss Annie Cogan, Mrs. k. S. Danforth, Miss Chrystabel Clifford, Mrs. George Clark, Mrs. Wal ter N, Phillips
Putnam patriot., 1917-12-21
OFFICER
 COMING HERE
Will Help Income Tax Payers Make Out
 Listsi
Headquarters Will Be at Pos, Office

In communication received by this paper, Collector of futesnn Reve. nue, James ]. Walsh, announces that a federal income tax officer will be In Putnam, January IA, and will be here until Feb. |. He will have his office in the post office, and will be there every day from 9 a, m, to 6 ?. m, and be ready and willing to help persons subject to the income tax make out their returns without any cost to them for his services.
 Every individual who Is married, living with wife or husband, and hsv- ing net income during the year 1917 of S200O or over, will be obliged to file a return. Unmarried peasons having net income of sl000 or over will be obliged to file a return. These returns must be made up on official forms before March lst The federal officer will have supply ot income tax forms with him. Because many people do not understand the law and will not know how to make out their returns, the government is sending this federal officer to assist them. If an individual Is not sure whether or not he is obliged to e return ne should consult the federal officer, ns penalties ranging from S20 to sl000 and jail sentences, are imposed upon those who neglect their duty.
 The Collector suggests that every body start to figure up his income and expenses SO as to be ready with the figures when the officer arrives In. come includes about every dollar that one gets. Expense is comprised oi the money thst Is spent by the indi vidual in making his money, such as interest, taxes paid, hired help, amount paid for goods sold, seed, fertilizers, food stock for horses and cattle, rent, etc., but not living expenses.
Putnam patriot., 1917-12-21
PUTNAM BOYS BILLETED IN CHURCH
tot into the New Rochelle Coagesties
 While ou Way to Fort Slocum
Y. N. (. A. and K. of (. Help Make
 Things Pleasant

A letter received signed by Arthur Bsodeur, Joseph Beaudoin, Armand Rrousseau and Eugene Brodear show that they arrived in New Rochelle with thousands of other enlisted men and were cared for over night by the city that has done such wonderful work in caring for the sudden influx of soldiers. They say In the letter, which Is dated last week Friday morning.
 "Well, we are tn the army. We reached New Rochelle Tuesday night and slept tn a church. "Wednesday morning we hiked It from the city to the Fort Slocnm dock where we took the boat across, Alter standing all day we got number Wednesday night ana slept in the Y. N. c. A.
 Thursday we were examined, inocu- lated and vaccinaied and were given overcoals and blankets. Thursday night we slept in barracks, and be- lieve us, it was nice and comfortable. Today, Friday, we gre hanging around for the rest of our suits.
 We expect to be sent somewhere the latter part of the week.
 We forgot to say that we also had fine supper at the K of .. In New Ro. chelle Tuesday night. They have fine home. If Putnam only had seme- thing like IL 1t would not be hard to get many new members.
 It Is time for mess. Regards to alI and remember us to members of Car. gill council
Putnam patriot., 1917-12-21
.Jimmie' Ryan Is On the Way

A post card received from "JimmieD Ryan of Pomffet, chauffeur well known in Putnam and member of the Arcanum club, dated tn Baltimore, says:
 "Jusl going through Baltimore on cur way to Florida. Having great time. like 1t nne SO lar"
Putnam patriot., 1917-12-21
WANTED AS
 A DESERTER
Albert Kennedy, HOllistOn, Mass, Disap-
 peared from Camp Gordon
Was Sent to Camp Devens from Putnam
 District

The local exemption board has been notified that Albert Kennedy, sent from this district 10 Camp Devens, Sept. 20th, is wanted as 9 deserter from the army. He was transferred to Camp Gordon, Georgia, where he became a member of Co. I, 325th h. fantry. He is alleged to have disap- peared Dec. 18th.
 Kennedy, who is 3i years old, was in Putnam at the time of the draft and registered in this district. He appeared before the examining board slightly under the influence of liquor and made many statements of how anxious he was to get into service. He wanted to take the very next train 10 camp and was in great hurry to go across to fight.
Putnam patriot., 1917-12-21

aI am getting along fine and am having good time going to many different places of interest, seeing what damage has been done and how the people of this part ot the world do things.
 1 will tell you of one of these trips on day l had of. 1t was three min utes of six in the morning when 1 left the hut in which 1 stop to go 10 breakfast. To go there We had to cross q small field and as 1 got half way through one of those terrible barrage fires started short ways from us. The sky was very red, which was caused by flashes from hundreds of big guns going of at the same time. The noise was like thunder, only il was one con. tinuous roar for an hour. Then il stopped as suddenly as it started. It was beautiful sight to see the large shells bursting over the Germans. Some of the shells would throw otf sprays of liquid fire reminding one of skyrocket; others would ,only cause a bright flash for second. These dis charged hundreds of small pieces Of steel and lead.
 After eating breakfast 1 started on my sight seeing trip. l got ride on a train for few miles and then had to walk. Every time 1 saw sn auto 1 would say to the driver: "Where is Tommy2" He would say: "(name)" snd l would reply, "That is just where I am going,n and of we go. We got into conversation and slipped him few American scigarettes. Finally he said: ."What's your idea sammy in coming up to this plece?' l .old him that 1 heard there was detention camp for Huns and l wanted to see them in hundreds instead of b or 20 as ] had done. He said 1t was only a> bit ou' his way and he would take me - Seeing he was so willing l had a notion to have him take me to Putnam, Conn.,, and l guess he would if my cigarettes had held out.
 The detention ."pen" was about as
Putnam patriot., 1917-12-21
Fuel Committee Met Sunday

Charles |. Dean, chairman, Daniel J. Byrne, w. r. kafferty and George L. Padgett, fuel eommlttee held q meeting Sunday and discussed the coal situation. They have ordered coal dealers not to deliver more than two tons to any one person at time and 70 be assured that tue fuel is for pre- eat sise and not for hoardidg. It is stated that there Is no immediate danger os local coal shortage.
Putnam patriot., 1917-12-21
Fine Window Display

At the store of Edwhrd W. MnIIan is seen one of the most attractive dis plays for the holidays. IL is an artistic of fruit, nuts, fancy raisins, prnnes, olives, canned goods, figs, dates, etc., the colors blending in tasteful arrsnge. ment The display WAS arranged .by Frank Sherlock and has attracted much favorable comment, adv
Putnam patriot., 1917-12-21
Putnam a Cosmopolitan City

Conclusive evidence Ihat Putnam has become cosmo opoIitan city is the fact that each of the first .-a. .qer>iion- aires which Atty. F.. C. Morse assisted iu filling out represented as many diff ferent nationalities. There was a Frenchman, Dutehman, Greek, AL banian, Roumanian, Bulgarian, Swede, American, Pole and German, in the number.
Putnam patriot., 1917-12-21
Couldn't Pay Fine. Sent to Jail
Antonio Latour. Drove Truck in Dan-
 ieIson Without Rear Light

Antonio Latour, who drives motor truck for Fred Gagnon of Putnam was taken to Brooklyn jail, Thursday morning, because he could not pay fine and costs of s25 imposed by tie court Ht Danielson.
 Latour was driving the truck with out laiI light, Wednesday night, and W as arrested. He WAS allowed to re- turn to Putnam on his promise to ap- pear in court Thursday morning i, which lie did.
 Latour is we'll known in Putnam. He formerly worked for Whipple X Gilpatric and the City Ice company
Putnam patriot., 1917-12-21
lnterestina Locals
ADVERTISEMENT

Just received .st Cnampeau's q Drummer's samples of handsome knitting bags. to be sold at just half price.
 Delayed shipments of Christmas goods received this week st Cham peau's insuring complete stocks for the last miGute shopper sfrade with Us and Save Money Chanpeau s, Union Square.
Putnam patriot., 1917-12-21
Joseph II. Maynard Appointed Explosive
 IicenSOr

Under recent set passed by con. gress certain dealers and possessors of explosives are required to obtain IT. cense. Joseph Il. Maynard, former fire chief, has been appointed to have charge of the matter in Putnam and any person coming under the law with regard to explosives should apply to him for proper license.
Putnam patriot., 1917-12-21
Vas in DaHieIson to Form War Bureau

Byron D. Bugbee, Windham county chairman Of the stale, Council of De fence, fwas in Danielson lsst Friday morning making plans for the fofma- tion of war bureau.
Putnam patriot., 1917-12-21

Mrs. A. Morreil leaves next Mon- dsy 10 spend the remainder of the winter months with her daughter, Mrs. John Walker, Philadeiphis, and uith relatives in New York.
Putnam patriot., 1917-12-21
Christmas Hours al Post Office

Money order division Iand postal savings department closed all day.
 One delivery ny rural and city cns- riers.
 Office open from , o to Ii.Sa T. n.
Putnam patriot., 1917-12-21
Important Notice to Registrants

To help those having 10 make out questionaires the board will be in ses- sion all day Sunday Telephone Judge E NJ. Warner for appointments.
Putnam patriot., 1917-12-21
Christmas Entertainment at High School

The Christmas entertainment at the school was held this Friday fore noon in the Assembly Hall. Miss Troy had charge of the musical pro- gram which was as follows:
 Chorus Nazaieen Eighth Grade Christhas GIse tlub What Child is This
 The First Noel school Holy Night sophomore, Junior, and Senior Latin
 Glasses Adeste Fideles f,borus Christmas Hymn play named "The Mouse Trap" by Hewells, was also given, with me following characters:
 Mrs. Somers Sylvia Wheelock Willis Campbell Robert Nclntyre Mrs. Miller Gladys Eoooins Mrs. Curwen Marguerite c srien Lou Bemis Ada boswurtn Mrs Roberts Inez BroM'r Jane MaTg A@y VI right
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-07-21

high Russian positions in spite of
stubborn resistance"
Our attack in eastern Galiacia is
taking the course intended behind
hastily retreating Russians of whom
only parts make e., stand" the war
Office continued. I'VE crossed the
Zloczon-Tamopol road on both sides
of Jeszierna on a. forty kilometer
front (twenty-seven miles,.
Wherever the enemy made a
stand. he was defeated, We are pur-
suing the retreatingy. Russians by
fresh assaults. TheW Russians are
burning villages"
ION the Chemin-Des Danes" the
statement said, discussing the west
front, there were no French attacks.
The Westpha1ians penetrated in the
evening, parts of the enemy's posi-
ton. bringing back in the morning a
hundred prisoners"
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-07-21
is IN
FULL CHARGE
CONTINUED from page ~

rioting one of the anti-government
speakers arrested in the Nevsky pros
pekt proved to be German officer
and a prisoner of war.
UNITED Press Leased Wire Service. ]
LONDON, July 21.-Minister of
War and Marine Kerensky has tenn
porarily been named premier Of Rus
STA, succeeding Prince LHoff, resigned
according to announcement in the
Bourse Gazette at Petrograd today
Kerensky, it was stated in the
Petrograd advices. is to retain his
place as military and naval chief.
Tseretelli, formerly minister OF
communications, was named minister
Of interior in addition to his previous
cabinet post Minister of Railways
Nekrasoff is temporarily filling the
post Of minister Of justice.
The new government in Petrograd
is arresting on IT, charge Of treason,
all Of the organizations which took
part in the armed rebellion and all
instigators of revolts
Club House Raided.
MOSCOW, July 20. (DeIayed.)-
Uniformed men on Thursday incoming
raided the big Merchants club here
and robbed its members of thirty
thousand roubles (about SIS, O0O).
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-07-21
MAKES ANSWER
TO CHANCELLUl
Premier Lloyd George says ee'"'
Has Decided to Continue
the Bloody
Struggle.

UNITED Press Leased WIRE SEW
LONDON, July 21.-Ihoss
charge of German affairs have si .,,1
for war" declared Premier
George in speech this aftefG rorn
the Queens hall. answering ue'
Chancellor Michaelis' address
lament. ort.
rhe chancellor's statement ssi,, h
added "contained phrases whica
German military autocracs
stood" .o, the d
chancellor into the waste DasA1 nsor1
his scrap of paper" Lloyu ), a' hi
continued, land it will no. ~ tbsrsl
before junkerdom follows MN no ID q
"The German chancellor he .inu 4
no hope for Belgium" ne cv niro
"She was not mentioned by NH, .se
ut is the determination OF ne
lies that Belgium must De =. ,' neopI
free and independent and ne, .,a p
not be placed under a prote ,;litaris
The premier declared IL ...a mi ssal
Is not eliminated, Europe woul nv Mad
be plunged into a welter ~ usr
some time after the present
concluded.