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The Prescott daily news., 1918-12-13

final resting places of its dead citi-
zens.
Fifth-School buildings, apparatus,
equipment, income, materials, grounds
and permanent endowment funds not
invested in real estate, used exclus-
lively for the maintenance and use of
libraries and institutions of education
and charity and not for the private
property of any person or corpora
ton. The State should encourage the
establishment and maintenance of edu
cational institutions. New institu-
tons of learning, of course, cannot be
financed with State funds, but the
State should, as is done in the new
constitution, give helping hand to
the schools by relieving them from
the payment of taxes on property ac-
tually used for educational purposes
Very few educational institutions
make profit. Their value to the
community is not large immediate
commercial one, but their potential
value is enormous because of the
strength which they are constantly
adding to the State through the edu-
cation of the young men and women.
Money taken from these educational
institutions in the form of taxes will
make it just that much more difficult
for the schools to operate. 1t means
the taking from the girls and men of
the State the educational advantages
which could be offered by the schools
through the use of the money paid in
taxes. Many of the girls and men of
Arkansas pay their own way through
school and they not only want to Sc
cure the best training possible for
their money, but they also want to
get that training with the smallest
possible expenditure of money. EX-
emption from taxation will enable the
educational institutions to offer better
facilities at lower cost The eXemp-
ton of buildings of charitable organi-
cations assures the distribution of
more of the charity funds to the per-
sons who are in want. Libraries are
educational and should be exempt. on
that ground.
1t has been claimed by some OPP
posed to the new State constitution
that the various tax exemptions pro-
vided for in Article Is constitute class
legislation. But this is not the case.
There is nothing in any of the pro-
visions which singles out any particu-
lar class of persons for the purpose of
receiving special benefits or exemp-
tions. The exemptions provided for
are for the benefit of ALL classes of
persons in the State. The laboring
man, the professional man, the bust
ness man, the laboring girl, the pro-
fessional girl and the business girl,
are all affected by the tax exemp-
tions. The benefits of the provisions
are extended to the rich and the poor
alike-for even poor persons these
days buy bonds, as is evidenced by
their splendid record in the Liberty
Bond campaign, and even poor per-
sons are interested just as much, if
not more than the rich, in public i'm
provements which raise their standard
The Prescott daily news., 1918-12-13

of living and improve the health con-
ditions of the communities in which
they live.
The tax exemption provisions of
The Prescott daily news., 1918-12-13

Article Is of the new State constitu-
ton are excellent ones and are for the
benefit of all classes of persons of the
entire State-Arkansa Democrat
Putnam patriot., 1918-01-11
Mrs Iucina Baxto

Mrs LueiHa tF##H Basto. widow of Samuel Bast5. dIed at the home of her nephew, Calvin Nunsaa Thomp- son Monday morning. She was B 1 years old. She had been iu failing health for some time due 10 adYane- ed years.
 Mrs Basto was born in Thompson, March 3lst, 1883, daughter of Sam uel and Almira Talbot Eddy She attended the public schools of Thompson and about 64 years ago married Samuel Basto, who died about seven years ago They lived on Putnam Heights. but since Mr Basto died Mrs Basto las spent the winter months with hef nephew. Frank Smith liene on her place where she spent the summer months.
 The funeral ess held at the Nun van home, Thursday afternoon Rev F. D Sargent otiiciating Burial was in the East Putnam cemetery.
Putnam patriot., 1918-01-11
OBITUARY
MRS. MARY A. BRADY DIED THIS
 MORNING
Had Been Resident of Putnam for
 Half Century

Mrs. Mary i. fNullanj Brady. wife of John Brady. died al 5.55 O. clock this Friday morning at her home on Church street. She had been a sufferer with Buzht's disease for the past seven years Two weeks ago she had q bad fall ffaetariag her hip. and this. | believed, hastefei her death she 4#= 1 years old Sep tember 18th
 Her husband and aH of her chtl- dren were at the be8-t8e Her son William, an actor. was playing in Boston. He was notified that bis mother was fa1iIHe rapidly aHt caught a late tran 10 Worcester and from there came to Putnam Ia an au- tomobile
 Mrs. Brady was knd. Christian woman. She took a great deal Of ia- terest in her church and religious 5u- ties. and WAS eeef willing to help others. She was unable Co attend church for some f.#el bat aas never theless unfailing n her deEoti9ns She was lovina Rife and mother and gave every sacrifice that moth CT can for the pleasure and comfort of her children.
 Mrs. Brady was born la Belfast. Ireland, September 18th. is43. but came to America with her parents when d small c6il8 The family To- cated in Thompson and while dyine there Mrs. Brady va married In $. Mary's church, Putnam. by the late Rev. Eugene VyEea Her husband, for years, was employed by the Put nam Woolen Company
 Besides her husband Mrs Brady leaves four daughters. Mary. Cath erine, Elizabeth and Rachel: also three sons, William Ambrose and Stephen; two sisters, Mrs John Keegan. Thompson and Sister NJ. Gcreald of stamfar and one broth CT, John Mullan of Worcester
 The funeral will be aeld at St Mary's church Monday morning, and burial will be in st Mary's cemetery
Putnam patriot., 1918-01-11

State of Connecticut. District of Woodstock ss. Probate Court. }aau. ary 3rd. A. D. l9lS. Estate of Gus tave Johnson, late of A Woodstock, ia said District deceased UFua the app pHcation of Henry T. Ghil praying that an instrument in writing nur- porting to be the last will and testa- ment of said Gustave Johnson, ee- ceased may be proved. approved. al lowed and admitted to probate aS per application on file more fully appears, # is ORDERED, That said appIiea- tiou be heard and determined at tae Probate Office in Woodstock in said District, on the lst day of February. A n. l9iS. at g o'clock in the fore noon. amt that public notice be giv- eu of the tendency of Said appliea- tion and t'me and place of hearing thereon ag publishing copy eff this order twice lr a newspaper having d circulation iu said District, and by posting t eoHt thereof, on the public sl-npost iu the Town of Woodstock M said District. at least l , days be- fore saId day of hearing CLARENCE II CHILD. Judge
Putnam patriot., 1918-01-11
PUTNAM

Pf5Sate Nelson Mansfield was home rom Camp pevcns Thursday
 Those coming in from the outlY #ag sections say lt is the best sleigh ne n wear,
 Peter \ Gardner has rendered bs -esiguauou as dog warden of the city aa town ef Putnam.
 Mss Mae Bradley has returned from a visit with her sister Mrs. Wal Ter GarIr tshmont. Ms,
 nelmer Hazen, employed at Joy $ garage. confined to ms home threatened with pneumonia,
 Boys have been enjoying skating nn al of the streets of the city, q oatiur If iye making t good sport
 William W 2on. af New York state, formerly manager of the Wool worth store, is the guest If frieuds in Putnam
 Mrs. Louise Demcras, wife ot Prank Drmeras, has bought the old Frank Hopkins residence near tn, Catholic cemetery.
 Alphonse Dumas employed in the Wheaton shop cut two fingers of his r,sht hand nearly oa while working aJ buzz saw, Monday He IS driyey ef hese truck No. 2
 Sessions of the city court will be feid hereafter at instead of 10 o'- elock The hrst 9 o'clock session was el3 FrtisA morning when two eas-
 of infe> alior We're disposed of
Putnam patriot., 1918-01-11
AFTER SICKNESS THY GAVE;
 HER VINOl
And She Soon Got Back
 Her Strength

New Castle. Ind.-"The measles left me run down. no appetite. could not rest at night and took a severe cold which settled on ny lungs, so l was unable to keep about my house. work My doctor advised me to take Vinol, and six bottles restored my health so I do all my housework, in- cluding washing. Vinol is the best medicine I ever used Alice Record, 437 So. nth St. New Castle, Ind.
 We guarantee thls wonderful cod liver and iron tonic, Vinol, for all weak, rundown, nervous conditions J. F. Douahue, Druggist, Putnam, Gt.
Putnam patriot., 1918-01-11
REGINA LAMBERT MARRIED
s edding Took Place In Mains Last
 Summer

| has recently become known taat Ree1na Lambert, whose mother lIzez bouse on School street n the fear ef the old People' store e0lfd ng. aa.a who recently recovered ffaa 1 fF--S areceved while on joy rite Q Webster. is married Her husband an actor named sam Freed
 The Bin Board, theataeal pab= 4eauen. iu one of its summer issues. aeriel the following Sam Freed, gho for Che last three seasors Was 9gith IaTeaas Wild Animal Show sas marrr ia Augusta. Me last .-eek -Eeaaa Stella taabeft=a .tefessienal Jack and Clara Samp aou stood up with them
 Ars FfeeJ at her motbe home aere. Her bush4m - aotAne II the s.ntonohlIe saav m NeV York He eill soon ro c. louebaeepee. Y to enter vau1e,ac A3s uttt setll nn hlm there
 Il Is understood tMt Ms H#eg3 son sam heart t.hle sbe ,,te.a '.rt uo tancel lu one If the s5de sh5V =4nfs
Putnam patriot., 1918-01-11

( Dwight Sharpe superintendent af the city water department reports that tbe water supply is nearly back la normal However t Is sljll well to conserve the supply auJ not cause Waste
 Prank Gerdier af the Putnam Pm tfIat. accompanied by his sister, Dor IS. and }. ] Thomas of Putnam. and AIes luadstrom of North Grosvenor- dale. visited The Times office Wed ucsaay night. and were shown over the plant N ehster Times.
 The Holy Name society will re ss.qe holy communion in a body at the
 o'clock mass Sunday morning, Jan. 2eth
Putnam patriot., 1918-01-11
Card of Thanks

The family ef the late pr omer LaRue wish to acknoWletEe their heartfelt thanks to all those friends and neighbors, who by acts of Aind- ness and expressions of sympathy. made their recent loss less hard to bear And Ia the various societies and individuals who sent beautiful floral tributes
 The Family of Dr LaRue
Putnam patriot., 1918-01-11

Nf and M J l. Aldrieh are con dnel to the house ~ithtbe grip
 Marguerite ResWorth was the guest of her sister. Carrie Bosworth In SeHthbfidee last week.
 The Clover eifele will meet with Che Misses bHleman Saturday after noon Leader. Annette May
 Miss Edith Eddy and Agnes White returned sunday to their schools at Stafford Springs and Sutiield.
 Miss Clara Eddy. teacher at Eng lfsh &eighharhooa. is boarding at L. j Eeaeftt during the winter months
 Relatives and friends attended ttc funeral Of Mrs Laura Perry at the hnme af her daughter Mrs II r Hibbard in the North Parish, Mon day. She was 94 yeats old last May.
 The sunday school reorganizea last Sunday and the officers were all rez elected Supt.. Mrs l.. H Lnde- maa. Asst Supt, Miss Flora Alton; Sec and ffeas. atte Pike.
 \ meeting of the Community Club was held Wednesday, NJ B Morse chairman If committee Piano solos were fendeIe3 by Carolyn Cox and peNitt M1lier Dancing followed Committee chosen fer February, Mrs. George BoSVofth Eleanor LInieman, George NetEeIeli
Putnam patriot., 1918-01-11
NORTH GROSVENORDALE DE sERTER TAKEN TO NEW
 JERSEY
W.. Glad 10 Co Back. and Constable Codcrre Was Glad 10 Have Him

After 6ers locked e faf teH .ays in tHe Nortb Gra= yeHef4ale pe. ace station Private Emile Fasper. she ae4esea from the arm 5t.as tas= te to Haboken. E. j last Thursday Ay Corporal Buckley. 0bo came for him
 DuriHe his incarceration Private easpe had received his relatives ee- .ry dae and they kept him well sup ,hed 4td food He was made as com. fortabIo as DO .bie in the HtfIe lock ap
 Constable Neu Co3ere. who af rested the man or instructions from New YerE. had sent ses eral telegrams aaring tae period of len days. Iu topez lo .et Vasper otf his hands as the facilities fol boldna mm were 5y ao means ideal |, vas not unai Thursday that Vaspcr was taken way
 Corporal Buckley sad that he hal feen after men tn Boston Pawtueket. EoonHoeaet and Atlanta Ga Ahe deserted at the same time that 4azz Der did. bearirs out Vasper.s stony that others besides himself took reHeb leave
 Vasper has parents and relatives ,a North Grosvenordale aHl came home without telling anyone or ask HHK petuufsstou
Putnam patriot., 1918-01-11
HOSPITAL FOR THE INSANE DE
 STRONED BI FIRE

2ao foat wua at Inc taHf.lzHI ut boepital for Che iusaae. AlIzis fown. WIS destroyei Hy flrz say Two pateu.s were tJfee7 - 8eatb and tWo are missing fse e~ estimated at Sta0.mu pr ausseii of Putnam received Heaee af taezGHe# #whlle f was buruIas He x + trustee ef the institution aa.s stt,s ammeaed to B meeting of Che afaz ees thiS Friday
Putnam patriot., 1918-01-11
rrepare tor saaden nesds

Ne prepare oafeslves for sudden deeas ta tbe reittia ed rhoicc of good ef e1lt which sradusil determines character George Eliot
Putnam patriot., 1918-01-11
ATHEDRAL QUARTETTE JANU.
 AFY lA
'st.l lo la.l h odd felIo~.' caoFs-

FHe tafHeJfal On rlaHte eati aH eeaf Putnam Monday e4eHia z .fauuafY f8tb This Hez ta the h.st numhcr ID t1s OH Fellows ea tertai5meat course 1he numbers have fa4n better as tae eaafss aa= vance, ad these talented singers alll fusarh a fine etenIasz eHssf= ianmcut Tickets may hr purchased II the door
Putnam patriot., 1918-01-11

There 8fe 5a8se bud~ ot dogs that have 10 Vasees and cHu uat bark tbe Egyptian sHeFHtFd dog the Australian .fqg anu the hun hended dog of Tibet.
Putnam patriot., 1918-01-11
GRosVEEoRDALE
Girls Clubs Annual Meeting

The Girls Club held their meeting Thursday evening and held election of officers The following members were elected President, Yyonne Dion. vice president. Rose Hogan secretary. Mamie Woods; treasurer, Rose Baurqae. The girls voted to buy yarn ta knit articles for our home town bogs
 Inez Murray Nas the guest of Miss Rose Kelly over New Years.
 His- Margaret Collins of MillyiIle Mass. gisited Miss Mamie Woods ov- CT Ne# ears
 Omer Lajoie. 1bo vas home on a furi8ggh, returned to Ienafy N J., last Weaues as
 On Monday night the Girls Club had their annual &e~ ears social The members and friends numbering about seventy five, enjoyed music and games until q late hour They watch ed the old year out and the New Year in Tn the midst of their merry making. the president, Miss Dion, an nounced iatermissi0n and in a few well chosen words in behalf of the girls presented MT SkedgeN, super intendent of the mills. handsome cut glass water set, and with it their best wishes for q future success, and Miss Mamie Woods presented Mrs. SkedgelI large bouquet of roses, the occasion being their departure from Grosyenordale Mir SkedeeH is to accept position as agent of the Manehaag Nills Although taken by surprise. Mr Skedgell responded and thanked the girls and assured them that he appreciated their kindness and always had their interest at heart; concluding he bid them fare well and wishing them prosperity for il Happy Sew Year The girls then served q delicious luncheon, which consisted of chicken sandwiches, fan cy cookies and coffee They depart ed at late hour, everyone having had jolly good tune
Putnam patriot., 1918-01-11
EAST WOODSTOCK
Missionary and Society Meetings
 Held

| mIsEI3H8ry meetIng was held Wednesday afternoon with Mrs. J. s. May. the attendance being l3. The devotional exercises were conducted tq the Rev Hrs | C Morse
 Program was in charge of Mrs Ev- erett Ma. assisted by Miss Mildred Mya and Hrs. 1 II Hubbard Topic Africa to Civilization A pleasant sBeial hour followed, refreshments being zerved bv the hostess
 X society meeting 4as called for Saturday evening. and The following seeHe eAaseH tat committee. George A. WitherelI. Ezra Hay. Chester E. May
Putnam patriot., 1918-01-11
Mrs. Thrifty Says:

Buy plenty of stockings now of Phoenix, Onyx. Cadet and Burson before another advance in price.
Putnam patriot., 1918-01-11
Mrs. Thrifty Says:
Mrs. Thrifty Says:

Buy your new dress for the Elks' Charity Ball Jan. 17th, from our beautiful assortment of silks, crepe de chine, chiffons, silk nets, gold and silver laces, etc.
Putnam patriot., 1918-01-11

Children tGrv
 FOR fLeTCEERS C A . IT O Fv A
Putnam patriot., 1918-01-11
Mrs. Thrifty Says:
Mrs. Thrifty Says:

Buy Crepe de Chine Waists NOW at the reduced prices.
Putnam patriot., 1918-01-11
Dumb Ooas

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The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-01-05
COAL SHORTAGE
IS HOL DINC-UP
WORK ON BRIDGE

Coal shortage in the city has some
queer ramifications. Holbrook, Ca
bot & Rollins, contractors for the con-
struction of the new Stratford ave-
nue. bridge have been obliged to sus-
pend under water work temporarily
because they fear a coal shortage.
Once they have commenced to eXca-
vate under the big caissons, which are
now ready, a constant pressure of air,
"a hours a day and lasting until the
work is complete, must be maintain
ed. There is not coal enough in sight
to assure this, so the contractors have
postponed commencing the work.
Two immense caissons are ready to
be sunk as foundations for piers, but
they will not be placed in position I'M
til uncertainty over coal has been
ended. Even now it requires several
tons a day to keep them pumped out
so that they will not sink.
While it might seem that work I'M
der water would be pretty cold during
the present brand of weather, the
sand hogs, as the workmen are call
ed, say it is far warmer under the
water than it is on the surface. The
danger of the work is coming from a
very high temperature in the air
chamber to the open air, which is
heated in the compression, to the ma
turaI pressure must be accomplished
slowly to prevent what is called the
"bends." When the natural is at such
low temperature the change is liable
to cause pneumonia.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-01-05
TAXES PAID ON
ADJUSTMENTS HERE

War taxes on amusement in Bridge
port will amount to considerably more
than $4,000, according to figures sub
mitted to by some of the theatrical
managers yesterday. The tax is now
due for the month of November, and
has been called for by the Internal
revenue bureau. Three theaters oper-
ated by S. q. Poll will pay as follows:
Polls, $500; Plaza, $4,000; Lyric,
$4,000. Other theaters, Bijou, $347;
American, $500: West End, $500; Pal
ace, $14o; Hippodrome, 5000. There
are a number of other theaters and
amusement places which have not yet
filed reports.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-01-05
STEPNEY

Miss Gertrude Craft has resumed
her school duties at Springdale after
spending her vacation with her par
ents here.
Mrs. Travers of Thomaston has
been spending some time with her
sister, Mrs. Fred Sutherland.
Local dairymen who are harvesting
ice on Jesse Lewis pond report the
ice as 20 inches thick.
AdeIbert Hubbell has spent few
days as the guest of his daughter.
Mrs. Martin Winton, in Newtown.
Recent guests at the home of Mr..
and Mrs. William C. Nichols were
Mr.. and Mrs. John Melien of Easton.
Mrs. John Summers and son, George
Summers, of Bridgeport.
Mrs. Elmira Deas has been quite
i'll for the past few days. Mrs. James
of Brooklyn is caring for her.
Mrs. Elizabeth Gilbert of Newtown
who is i'll at present at the home OF
her daughteH Mrs. Milon Hawley
still continues seriously i'll. On Tues
day DIR. Smith of Bridgeport wa!
called in consultation with DR.. George
Smith of this place.
Charles Nichols of Danbury spent
New Years day as the guest of hi:
sister Mrs Stephen B. Hayes.
Mr.. Charles Pavlick of New YorI
City, has enjoyed a few days visi
with his family here.
Mr.. Mark Curtiss has been unable
to deliver the milk to the customer
on his route as he has been confined
to the house by illness.
The death of Miss Susan Curtiss
one of the oldest residents of the
town, occurred on Monday at thu
home of her nephew, Arthur Curtiss
with whom she had made her hom'
for the past two years. Miss Curtis
was 90 years of age and is survived
by one sister and two nephews. Tht
services were held at the home o
Arthur Curtiss on Wednesday after
noon and the interment was in thu
Elm street cemetery.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-01-05
PRICE OF MILK
HAS BEEN FIXED

Retail milk prices were fixed yes
terday at Hartford by Robert SEQ
vile, Federal food administrator at
Is cents quart for grade A milk
delivered in bottles, with slight pro-
portionate increase for the delivery
of pints. Producers are allowed $4.09
for 100 pounds delivered and showing
a butter fat percentage of 1925 and
an increase of four cents per hun
dred pounds for each additional point
Of butter fat.
Milk sold to retailers will be 10
cents a quart, and hotels, restaurants
and other institutions buying in cans
will pay lis a quart for standard
quality.
Scoville said the prices were set af-
ter a thorough investigation of all of
the conditions surrounding its produc-
ton and marketing.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-01-05
DE BEAUFORT AT
Y. M. C.. A. SUNDAY

(Count) ]. NJ deBeaufort has gain
ed a wonderful reputation for the
thrilling and graphic manner with
which he describes the hair breadth
escape he had while on confidential
mission for the London Daily Tele-
graph" and also during the time he
fought with the Belgium forces during
the bombardment and the retreat
from Antwerp.
He visited the German naval bases
at Kiel and Wilhelmshaven, and ex-
planned in his lecture, with the aid of
recent maps, much in regard to Ger
many's impregnabIe system of coast
defense.
This will be part of his lecture at
the Y. M. c. A. Sunday afternoon at
$3.50. He was in a captured German
dug-out in Belgium when America
entered the war. He gives a graphic
description of the scene in the dug-out
following the reading by the Belgian
Colonel of the message, America is
our Ally His camera snapped the
Colonel embracing the Cure, 1.-The Star
Spangied Banner" being sung, as he
says, with depth=of meaning never
before realized"
He describes the present manner of
warfare: The trench system described
IN detail Incident of the firing lines.
England's part; the world-importance
of the British navy.
Americas great part in the war.
Intimate sideHghts on Germany. The
German Spy System; Zeppelins and
what was expected from them; the
U-boats, the German coast defense
system. Kiel, Emden, He1igoland, Will
| heanshaven with maps).
Cartoons (illustrated) from Ger
man papers showing how the spirit
of hatred towards England is kept
alive.