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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-11-04
CARD OF THANKS.

l wish to thank all those friends
who extended sympathy and condol-
e1ces during the recent illness and
death Of my beloved wife. May all
of these be spared any similar be-
reavement. J. W. SHORT.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-11-04
WEEK OF PRAYER
BEEN POSTPONED

The week of prayer and self denial
scheduled to be observed at First
Methodist chruch the present week
has been indefinitely postponed .ow-
ing to the prevalence of Spanish in
tiuenza, and at the request of Tr. B.
F. Bond, commissioner of heath for
Sumter county.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-11-04
FRIENDSHIP ASSO.
MEETS NOV. 18TH
If

1t is announced that the meeting
of Friendship Baptist association
which was postponed from October !
on account of the prevalence of Span
ish influenza in the country, will be
held Wednesday, November 18th, at
Macedonia church.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-11-04
Notice to Farmers and Business Ne

Notice to Farmers and Business Men
A meeting is called for Saturday
morning, November 9th, at ten o'clock
in the courthouse, for the purpose OF
organizing a Cotton Seed Growers
Association. Every farmer who grows
any cotton is especially urged to be
present.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-11-04
Fer CITY Clerk and Treasurer.

The friends of E. ]. (Doc) Eldridge
announce him a candidate for the Of
fee of city clerk and treasurer OF
Americas, subject TO the Democratic
primary to be held Thursday, Novem-
Der a.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-11-04
For Police Commissioner.

The friends of Allen Chappell an
nounce him as a candidate for police
commissioner of Americas, subject
to the atioin OF the approaching pri-
mary
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-11-04
CITY TAX NOTICE.

City tax for 1918 are now due and
payable between October LIST and De-
cember Isl. 1915.
U. ]. ELDRIDGE.
Att Clerk and Treas.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-11-04
ANNOUNCEMENTS
For Mayor.
N. A. RAY.

The friends of George R. Ellis an
nounce him candidate for mayor of
Americas, subject to the action of the
approaching democratic primary.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-11-04
For PoIIca Commiesioner.

The friends of R. E. Allison an
nounce him as a candidate for Police
Commissioner of Americas, subject to
the approaching democratic primary.
Putnam patriot., 1918-12-13
LIMITATION OF CLAIMS

At a Court of Probate holden at
Woodstock, within and for the Dis
trict of Woodstock on the 10th day
of September, a D., 1918. Present,
Clarence H. Child, Judge On mo-
ton of Elbrdige c. Ellis of s., l.
bridge, Massachusetts, Executor GA
the testate estate of Jane NJ. Olney.
late of Southbridge, Mass, owning
real estate in said district, deceased.
This Court doth decree that six
months from the date hereof be Al
lowed and limited for the creditors of
said estate to exhibit their claims
against the same to the Executor and
directs that public notice be given of
this order by advertising in a newspa
per published in Putnam having a cir
culation in said district, and by post
ing a copy thereof en- the public sign
post in said town of Woodstock, near
est the place where the deceased last
dwelt. Certified from Record CLAIR
ENCE H. CHILD, Judge SO
Putnam patriot., 1918-12-13
The Red Cross Ready for Peace

THE following message has been telegraphed by the
War Council Of the American Red Cross TO eaeh one
Of the 1857 chapters
"On February 10TH last year, nearly six weeks be-
fore the United States war National Red Cross
Headquarters advised its chapters to prepare for war
That which followed in the record OF the Red cross
helping to win this and to relieve the suHerhg
growing of it, constitutes something OF which every
American citizen has right to be proud Every amer
can Red Cross worker must feel of gratitude IN
having had share in it all.
"The moment is now come to prepare for peace
Until peace is really and soldiers home there
be relaxation in Red Cross effort incident 10
active hostites.
work of the Red Cross finished Millions of American
boys are still under Thousands of them are sick
and wounded Owing to the shortage in shipping it may
year to bring our boys home from France
But whatever the time protecting must be about
them and their families over the "aole pefod "nlch
eapse before the normal life OF peace can be re
sumed.
Our soldiers and sailors are enlisted until the Com
mander in chief tells them there is work for
them TO do in the Let every Red Cross member and
worker-and this means both men and women-show
our returning soldiers and sailors that to for their
health welfare and happiness we are enlisted Tor no less
period than they are
The cessation of war will reveal picture of misery
such as the world has before, especially
the many countries which cannot help themselves The
American people will expect the Red Cross to continue
to act as their agent in repairing broken spirits and
broken bodies Peace terms and peace conditions will
determine how may best minister to the vast stricken
areas which have been narrowed by and for this
great act of mercy the and spirit of the American
people must continue to be modified through the Amer
lean Red Cross
ION behalf of the War Council accordingly ask
each member of splendid body of workers through
the land to bear in mind the solemn obligation which
rest. upon each one carry on We cannot abate
instant in our efforts in spirits There will be
abundance of work to do, and specific advices will be
given but at the moment of let no Red Cross
worker fater.
"Our spirits must call US to show that not the
roar the blood of alone directs
greatly and freely to its obligations and opportunity to
serve.
Putnam patriot., 1918-12-13
haybe-And Maybe Not

The maid Was very fair to see,
But staid. and rot inclined TO folly
She stood peund the Christmas tree
And grateiy hung a wreath of holly.
Himself passed there, by chance, and
saw
Her al alone. and straghtway linz
gervd
And she who had been tranQuil-psha~
became At once most batter fingered
The mlst.etoe hung overhead.
q THINK l said the maid Was fair0
Her eyes were bright her lips Were red.
And sunboams gusiened in her hair.
The tree Was large, the two were hid
lie turned and left her2-Yes.
he
did!
The maid was very wrotb. oh. dear.
She ran away with cheeks ATTAINING
rrN>lNt anger and touch OF fear.
The scarlet Of the holly shamins
Sh. told her dearest friend. I've heard
Sc. shortly everybody knew it,
Tie place Whereat the deed occurred
Was near. and maidens fiocked TO view
IT,
Himself was there. engulfed in gloom.
,And ne was also good TO see.)
TIE mlstietoe its waNen bloom
Stll Haunted for those maids 70 see;
And SO they each one ran AMI hid.
And seorned 10 larry 2-Yes.
they
did,
Beatrice Barry, in New YORK. Times
Putnam patriot., 1918-12-13
AMONG THE CHURCHES
First Baptist Church

Corner of Woodstock avenue and
Church street. Rev. Geo. c. S. Mac
Kay, Minister Residence, So Sunny
side avenue. Tel TAB.
Friday evening (tonight) social
will be held under the auspices of the
Church Bible school at 8 o'clock in
the Assembly room of the church.
All members OF the Bible school are
invited and their friends.
Sunday, Dec IS: Divine worship
at 1890 a M. when the pastor will
preach the sermon. The subject will
be, Jesus in the House" The Bible
school meets at II m. Immediately
following the morning service. Ev-
erybody is invited to attend our Bible
school. Strangers will be made most
cordially welcome Glasses for all
ages.
The B. Y. P. L. meets at p. m,
when every young person will find 1t
very pleasant and profitable hour
if spent here. Evening service at 7,
when the Boy Scouts will attend in
body. The scout master will preach
a sermon especially for the young
people. The subject will be plants
and Cornerstones" The parents of
the boys are especially invited to this
service.
Monday evening the Boy Scouts
will meet in the High school gymnasi-
UNI at 7.30.
Tuesday evening, choir rehearsal at
7.45.
Wednesday evening, the "Bereans"
will meet for Bible study in the La
dies Parlor at 100 The subject of
study will be, 1.-The Final judgment "
If you are rot member of this inter
esting Bible study class. we shall be
very glad to enroll you as one.
Thursday evening at 7.30, prayer,
praise and testimony service in the
church vestry The pastor will speak
on Faith, giving concrete examples.
Tuesday, Dec. IT, the Ladies' Aid
society viii hold a sale of fancy
goods and also serve a supper in the
assembly room of the church.
Putnam patriot., 1918-12-13
Safety First

.s3ass :s.'s -, ;ss.,sss :ss,';,::'..
Don't allow children to touch the
lighted tree.
Don't remove presents from the tree
while II is lighted.
Don't leave anything highly lnfam-
mable near the tree.
Don't set the tree UP haphazardly.
BE sure II is securely fastened 50 it
viii not tip over easily.
Don't blow candle out. The fame
might be carried against dry branch
aud set fire to The whole tree.
Don't fasten any tinsel ornament
near any lights on the tree If one
should ignite the blaze would spread
all over the tree.
Don't forget to fa~ten the candles
securely Ia the tree if candles are
utsa' Also aNotd Iiaeihe them uh-
der another branch.
Always have a wet sponge conYen-
irut ia THE tree \ candle often burns
up Too P9l'N51 ttte sponge eouid
Dc uNea To tAs's# ..sa II.
Don ieaFe t 55se hatil YOU are
sure the HeAt~ az ~. eAtia-a5z l.'si
ana never JllsI -ize H'Ez5 ri eAtt5i-
gushing me lit. 4" e1lidfeh.
Putnam patriot., 1918-12-13
ORDER OF NOTICE

District of Putnam, SIS. Probate
Court, Dec. 10, 1918. Estate of Ed
ith j. Foster, late of Putnam, in said
District. deceased. Upon the applca-
ton of Helen f. Foster, praying that
letters of administration may be
granted on said estate represented
intestate, it is ORDERED: That
said application be heard and deter
mined at the Probate Office in Put
nam, in said District, on the 26th day
of December, A D., 1918, at 10 O.
clock in the forenoon; and that pub,
lie notice be given of the pendency OF
said application and the time and
place of hearing thereon, by publish
ing a copy of this order once IN q
newspaper having a circulation IN
said District, and by posting copy
thereof, on the public sign-pcst IN me
Town of Putnam in said District at
least FIVE days before said day Of
hearing. DAVID FLAGG, Judge.
Putnam patriot., 1918-12-13
AMERICANS FIGHT
GERMS IN ITALY
tuberculosis Experts Sent by
Red Cross Will Use Lat
est Methods.

Included in the unit OF medical and
lay workers which the American Red
Cross has sent to Italy are number
of the leading anti-tuberculosis work
ers of the country sponsored by the
National tuberculosis Association
DR.. William Charles White, who heads
the unit, is medical director of the
tuberculosis League of Pittsburgh
and Dr Robert II, Bishop, the assist
ant director, is secretary of the Anti
Tuberculosis League of Cleveland as
We'll as health commissioner of that
city. DR.. John IL LoWman of Cleve-
land, a former president of the Ma
tional Association, is another promi-
nent member of the unit Others are
DIR. Robert G Patterson, secretary of
the OHIO tuberculosis Association !;
Seymour II. Stone. until recently sec
rotary of the Massachusetts Anti-Tu-
berculoss League DR. Gertrude Stur-
gis secretary of the New York City
Association of tuberculosis Clinics,
and \. 4. Nelson, superintendent of the
Cincinnati Anti-Tuberculosis League.
These men and women. al the re
quest of the Italian government, will
cooperate with that country In apply
ing the latest approved American
methods for combating the spread of
tuberculosis. Some of them will be
charged with the establishment of
clinics where people of all ages may
be examined and treated; others will
devote their attention particularly to
preventing tuberculosis among chill
dren. and third group will develop
health publicity and education.
1t is to the credit OF the anti-tuber
culoSiS campaign in America that il
has produced specialists of such inter
national standing that Italy wishes TO
call them into her service temporarily
But the campaign will be continued
unremitHngly here at home Its sup
port during the ensuing year will be
derived not as heretofore from the
sale OF Red Cross Christmas Seals. but
by q special appropriation made by the
Red Cross to the National Tuberculo-
SIS AsSeriation tuberculosis workers
en- their side will line up with the Red
Gross in its Christmas Roll Call for
universal membership
Putnam patriot., 1918-12-13
Christmas plunls

acknowledgements, cheer


Christmas-eo-opera cheer
1t is a catching afrair-this spirit
of ChriStmaS-and the nearer ii ap-
proaehes the more contagious it be
comes.
Every time that Christmas comes
around again we wonder why we
haven't cultivated the Christmas
spirit all the year.
Here's hoping that all our soldier
boys, on land and sea. will have
few Christmas plums on the day of
good will-even though this year they
may be mostly in the pudding
Probably the girls are saying the
same thing this year that they have
said every year in the past-"Well,
I'm going to start making presents
right away fer next Christmas"
We get most of the enjoyment of
Christmas out of the dreams that
COME before and after. Oh, to dream
OF it before il comes. to enjoy it
While 1t is here, and TO appreciate it
when it has gomez
At least we are reasonably sure of
oue thag-vhich is that no soldier
vii haYe To - W5th4ut good Christ
r.4.s .ft~sr,.,. ~. te tt3f.. III - ~ fg..t.4
Putnam patriot., 1918-12-13
COMMUNICATION FROM THE
MAYOR
Asks Abutters to Keep Sidewalks
Clear of Snow and Ice

December 18th, 1918.
To Tenants and Property Owners OF
the City of Putnam:
The general neglect of our side
walks during the winter months IS be
coming so noticeable with increasing
danger to the public, that feel the
necessity of asking all those having
walks in thier care to promptly re
move snow and ice and to freely use
gravel and sawdust where necessary,
SAFETY FIRST applies to sidewalks
as we'll as autos.
Section $50 of Putnam City 0rdi-
nances: Whenever any sidewalk or
part thereof adjoining or fronting
any building or lot of land or any
street square or public place, shall be
covered with ice. it shall be the duty
Of the owner or owners. occupant or
occupants. private corporations or
any person having the care Of such
building or lot to cause such side
walks to be made safe and convenient
BY removing the ice therefrom. or by
covering same with sand or some 9th
err suitable substance; and in case
such owner or owners or other per
sons shall neglect so to do for the
space of two hours during the day
time, the person or persons whose lie
gal duty it shall be to so clear said
walk and so neglecting, shall be liable
to a fine of $500"
A. W. MARCY. Mayor
Putnam patriot., 1918-12-13
The Christmas
Spirit


lRStGUA and under the spur of con-
I@S$Rs servation pleas wrongly I'M
l[HM$SMIh derstood, there Is danger
IEHGa this year that something OF
the Christmas spirit will be
lost. Never before has 1t been more
important that 1t should not be. The
Christmas spirit as we'll as civilization
and liberty must be saved. The world
Is In the midst Of war that Is wrench
Ing mems hearts; nation that has
made peace its emblem is throwing IT.
self and every resource into the con-
flict; on all sides sons have parted
from mothers and fathers; news of
casualties is being received. Under
such circumstances it might be natural
for the weak to yield to depression.
This must not be. There is a brave
and CHEEKY side to the picture, which
must be kept constantly In our hearts
and minds.
Preserving and accelerating the
Christmas spirit of other years will
help do this; omission of the usual
acts of kindness and generosity will
add needlessly to the depression that
all are trying to drive from them.
Hearts were never in greater need Of
cheering than this year. Nor was
there ever greater need for an outlet
of the spirit of kindness and generos-
ity in man. We are engaged in the I'M
pleasant business of bringing to her
senses by force a brutal government
That Is the task of the hour. But 1t
should not be permitted to blind our
eyes to the things wholly of the spirit.
to dull sensibilitieS into disregard of
obligations less pressingly important,
but equally essential to the preserva-
ton of the finest type of American
manhood and womanhood. That is
why charities in war times should be
more generously supported than In
days of peace; why this Christmas
should be made, If possible, cheerier
and happier than any Christmas that
has gone before.
There are some people who cannot
afford to observe this Christmas as
they have observed il in years pre-
ceding. There are others who can bet
ter afford to be generous than EVER
All should give ina proportion. There
Is no reason why hey should hot ant
every reason Vht theE >aauia Noi
do SO viii be uulalras,c ana seltsh.
Putnam patriot., 1918-12-13
PICKED UP ON
BATTLEFIELD
Masonic Travelling Card Issued
to Herbert Nelson of Wood
stock Finds Its Way Back

A Masonic travelling card issued to
Private Herbert Nelson by Putnam
lodge of Woodstock, where Private
Nelson's home is. picked up on the
battlefield of France by a French sol
der, has caused just bit of uneasi-
ness as to how it got there
The card has been returned to the
young man't parents When the
French soldier found it he turned it
over to an American soldier whose
home is in Pawtucket Eventually it
reached Masonic grand lodge head
quarters in Connecticut, and was sent
to Mr.. and Mrs Nelson.
While it is believed that the card
was accidentally lost. there is just a
bit Of uneasiness on account of pos
sfbiiity that it was taken from the
soldiers pocket after he had been in
jused or killed. The fact that no let
tees have come oversee from Nelson
adds TO the worry and il Will be re
hef to his parents and friends when
lee is heard from.
Nelson was one Of The first YOUNG
mon in this district IS be called in
te lraft being sent Is Camp Devens
81. ne Of the Original i've per cent.
He sad written reqaa5ly up to some
Veezs ago. He been in some
hard actions, but has letters always
showed good spirit and that bravery
that marks the true American.
Putnam patriot., 1918-12-13
Congregational Church Notes

The celebration of Christmas at the
Congregational church this year will
take the form of Victory Christmas
with a service of praise and thanks
giving of patriotic nature. It will
begin at o'clock on Sunday evening,
Dec % This service will be imme-
diately followed by a good time for
the children and Christmas tree.
Everybody invited.
The Victory class of the Congrega-
tional Bible school has elected these
officers: President, Alfred Barber;
vice president, George w. Child; sec
rotary, Henry Brousseau; treasurer.
Ralph Austin.
Putnam patriot., 1918-12-13

The Patriot job printing depart
ment is prepared now as usual to at
tend to your work in a first class
manner New type faces and first
grade workmanship at your disposal
Putnam patriot., 1918-12-13
CONTEST FOR THE JUNIORS

\ special feature during the Red
Cross Christmas Roll Call viii be a
Junior Red cross -Four Minute Men
Contest on why You Should Join the
Red Cross The contest will be sim
liar TO those previously conducted by
The Division OF Four Minute Men Of
the Committee on Public Information
II will be held on Friday, December
10Th IN all of the School AuxiliarieS.
and friends and parents of the pupils
win be urged 10 attend
Putnam patriot., 1918-12-13

District of Eastford. IS. Court Of
Probate. Dec. 7th, 1918. Estate, OF
Lorenzo X. Lyon, late Of Eastford IN
said district deceased. The ADMIN
istrator having exhibited his a9naln-
istration account with said estate 60
this court 70 rallowance. is Is
DFRED: That the 2lst day Of e
cember, 1918. at ? o'clock n tie n
ternoon, ct the Probate Court II
Eastford be, and the same IS asst n.
ed for hearing on the allowance %
said administration account VITA 10
estate. and this Court directs the Al
minisrratcr to cite all persons inter.
ested therein to appear at SAID Vi,he
and place. by publishing this orae'
once in some newspaper having cl
culation in said district, and by pose
ing a copy on the public sign post =
the Town Of Eastford nearest "heue
deceased last dwelt. Attest:
THUR NJ. KEITH, Judge. oo
Putnam patriot., 1918-12-13
Methodist Church Notes

At the morning service at 1910
next Sunday the pastors theme will
be: "As Never Before" Text, "Who
knoweth whether thou art come to the
kingdom for such time as this" Es-
Their iv.I4
Putnam patriot., 1918-12-13
CANTEENS SERVING
U. S. TROOPS IN ITALY

The American Red Cross canteens,
which serve AT railroad stations, i'm
portaut points on hlshroads aud in
towns and villages throughout the
Italian gone OF war, are now serving
American troops These cauteens
have been operating during the past
SIX months for the beneh, Of the ltal-
ian army and its allies, greeting the
soldiers in their passage from one
point to another with coffee and
American crackers and jam But II
is only recently that the khaki-clad
fighters from across the sea have been
added TO the number Of those served
nj the Red Cross rest stations.
Putnam patriot., 1918-12-13

MACDONALD & WILLIAMS
PROPRIETORS

The Putnam Patriot Is On Sale
Friday Afternoons at the
Following Places:
Putnam News Co, Union st.
Michael J. Lynch News Store
Pstrick Brady News Store.
Mark Wilson News Store.
Frank Corbin, Bugbee Corner.
Friday Evening Ii May Be Obtain
ed At
The Thompson Post Office.
Arsene Frappiers Barber Shop,
North Grosvenordale.
Grosvenordale Post Office.
M. J. Kenney, Mechanicsville
The Patriot Office is open each
Thursday afternoon, but closes for
the day at noon on Saturday.
Putnam patriot., 1918-12-13
FOR SALE OR TO RENT

The Henry Chandler Farm directly
South Of the farm Of E. M. Wheaton
on the road from Putnam to Alexan,
der's Lake. Inquire of JOHN F. CAR
PENTER, Attoney-at-L Law, Putnam.
0onn. 41-tf
Putnam patriot., 1918-12-13
CANVASSERS WANTED

Ladies to canvass from house to
house wanted. Salary $24 per week
to start. Write MR.. FARLEY, Put
nam Inn, and he will call and give
particulars 49-50t
Putnam patriot., 1918-12-13
MEAT CUTTER WANTED

Wanted at once, meat cutter. Man
o take charge of department and run
art Apply at once, GROSVENOR-
DALE STORE, Grosvenordale. Conn.
Phone 616-l4. 49-tf
Putnam patriot., 1918-12-13
AUCTIONEER

Wanted-Everybody to know ]. E.
Talbot is a Graduated Auctioneer and
will ge you the highest prices for
our goods. Just give him a trial and
be convinced. Residence, 209 Grove
St., Putnam, Conn. Tel. 1876. 1889
Putnam patriot., 1918-12-13
LOST

A ladies' gold watch lost some
where between Grosvenor-D Dale and
Day kimball Hospital, either on troll
ley or road. Finder please notify
MISS ROSE GOURSQUE, Grosvenor-
Dale SO
Putnam patriot., 1918-12-13
LOST

On Thanksgiving Day here in the
city, a gentleman's purse, containing
a large sum of money. A suitable re-
ward will be given to the finder by
returning the property to this office
1880
Putnam patriot., 1918-12-13
CALL 6O6-3

On phone ana have your gas stove
put in shape and be shown how YOU
can do the same. 17-tf
Putnam patriot., 1918-12-13
TO RENT

Two large one story buildings suit
able for garage or storage 11g.
STREET. Ash
Putnam patriot., 1918-12-13
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