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The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1918-08-29

Charles Walton returned this week
from a brief visit with relatives In Me-
braska.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1918-08-29

Mr.. and Mrs. w. H. Carr report the
arrival Of a daughter at their home
on Friday, August 23rd.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1918-08-29

Mrs. Jay Williams, Of Gettysburg,
was the guest this week Of Miss Kath-
crime Catalan.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1918-08-29

Rope. Rope, Rope. Another large
shipment OF pure Plymouth rope
Scofelds'.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1918-08-29

New sweet peppers for sale by J.
H. VanLoon.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1918-08-29

The largest stock of glass in Hand
County. Sc)aelcs'.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1918-08-29

Free pencils with your school sup
plies. Scofield's.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1918-08-29

Electric Irons $3.75 at Miller Elec
trio Farm Lighting Co.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1918-08-29

Neary Millinery Opening, Saturday
August 31st.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1918-08-29

Electric Irons 1915 at Miller Elec-
trlc Farm Lighting Co.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1918-08-29

Free pencils With your school sup
plies. Scofields.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1918-08-29

Free pencils. - cofelds'.
Putnam patriot., 1918-11-22

RIVER INN
 IN


during her long residence at the Inn, had accumulated considerable proper ty. She had valuable papers in her trunk and remained in her room on the second story to get them out
 When she opened the door in the hall way to leave the building she was confronted by wall of fire and saw that exit by the stairway was impos- sible. She went to the window of her room and called for help. Attention was attracted to her and a ladder was put up and she came down to safety.
 Others in the house grabbed what they could and made hurried exit.
 Many small articles of property, mostly personal effects, were saved by the people in the house. Furniture was saved by men who hurried to the scene The Putnam fire department was summoned and gave valuable as sistanee The bursting of length of hose handicapped the fire fighters
Putnam patriot., 1918-11-22
OVER TOP IN
 WAR DRIVE
District and All Towns In It Subscribe Quota and More
 Too.
Will Probably Double Amount AS.
 signed To It.

This district and every town in it has gone so far over the top that final i figures are not yet available in the United War Work campaign drive. All fears that the towns and the dis trict would go behind have been al- layed by Chairman H. H. Davenport. who states that the district will prob ably double it's quota, It has nearly done so and all reports are not in.
 The signing of the armistice com ing as it did, retarded the movement for few days, and the time was ex- tended to Wednesday. Once recov- cred from the joy of victory with time to think it over, the subscriptions began to pour in.
 The grand total was made up of thousands of small subscriptions. There were few good sized ones, the three largest being for $500 each
 The totals have not been figured since Tuesday night, when the fol- lowing was given out by the chair man:
 The quota for the district was si3,- 900. The amount subscribed up te Tuesday night, was $23, 140 or near ly 80 per cent more than the allot- ment
 pomfret led the towns in the per eentage of oversubscriptio by rais- ing $6,000 when it's quota was bat $1 ,690.
 Putnam subscriptions amounted to $9,500. it's quota was $7,800, sn oversubscription of si,750.
 Thompson reported $4,o0o, it's que ta was $2,340.
 Woodstock had sl,40o and it's quel ta was $910.
 Eastford is little under it's quota which was $200, and it has reported $200 raised.
 In addition to these figures credited to the towns tn esehooss throughost the district gave $2,140, bringing the total up to $23.1d0.
 The quotas here given are the orig inal figures made by the state head quarters. After their receipt hero Mir. Davenport and h.s committee were asked to set their mark at 50 per cent higher than the amount asked for. This they agreed to do, which increased Putnam's quota to $12,00O, and the districts to $20. 1000, but cred it will be given on the original esa- mate.
 Up to Thursday noon Putnam's subscriptions had reached $9,992.oe. with reports not all in.
Putnam patriot., 1918-11-22

Miss Ellen Kingsley, boarder at the French River Inn since it was started 13 years ago, crawled down a ladder to safety when she was trap ped in her room by fire that broke out about 10 o'clock this Friday morn ing. destroying the roof and the third story of the large mill boarding house at Mechanicsyille.
 The fire was discovered in a parti- ton by the cook, who has been at the Inn but short time She tried to put 1t out but it gained on her and she gave the alarm There were tif- teen or twenty people in the house and there was considerable excite ment when they rushed about trying to save their effects Miss Kinsley,
Putnam patriot., 1918-11-22
SHOOTS UP DEPARTMENTS AT STATE TRADE SCHOOL
 WEDNESDAY MORNING
MOVIE MAN MAKING A THOUSAND FOOT EDUCATION
 AL FILM FOR STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION
Will Be Shown Create Interest In Manual Training and Bring
 Before the People the Trade School Advantages

the value of this work home to all minds that the film is being made and it will be interesting, instructive and enlightening.
 If there are people in Putnam or surrounding towns who have not wis., tied the Putnam State Trade school. a visit will certainly repay one for the effort The supervisor. Milton ]. Bentley, will be glad to have any ono go through the different departments, and it is certainly an interesting sight from the machine shop in tho basement to the electrical department in the top story.
Putnam patriot., 1918-11-22
MRS. FRANK w. BARBER DEAD

Mrs. Frank w Barber of Middle town died at Hartford hospital be- tween ? and o'clock Thursday after noon from influenza followed by pneumonia.
 Mr. and Mrs. Barber lived in Put nam a number of years. He was SUI perintendent of rural schools Mrs. Barber was at one time head of the Parent Teachers association. Both were active in church and social af fairs.
 Mrs. Barber leaves her husband and two small children. the youngest less than four weeks old.
 The funeral will be from the home in Middletown, Sunday.
Putnam patriot., 1918-11-22

somewhat an an early stage after it arrived.
 The fire was first discovered in q partition, and it spread rapidly and soon burst through the roof It was confined to the third story, but con siderable damage was done to the lower floors by water.
 Thomas J Coreoran, Jr., agent said that he was unable to estimate the damage at this time. From out side appearance it would look as il S50o0 or more was not putting it toe high. The third story is gutted and some damage to the large building appears on the lower floors.
 IL is said that fire in the night some years ago threatened the lives as we'll as the property, At that time man went to sleep smoking in bed The bed and bedding was thrown out of a window and a serious fire avert aI
Putnam patriot., 1918-11-22
THANKSGIVING PROCLAMATION
 BY PRESIDENT WILSON
COMPLETE VICTORY AND PROMISE OF NEW DAY
 SPECIAL CAUSE TO REJOICE

Wilson, proclamation Thursday No vembr Thanksgiving Day. this the American pie have special to be grateful and rejoice Com plete victory peace confident of we'll which Justice shall replace force and jealous nations proclamation folows
 THANKSGIVING 1918)
 "By President of United States of America.
 "A Proelamation:--
 "It been O the of the thanksgiving Almighty God for His blessings This year special moving God His good pleasure given It has not cessation of It has confident of day we'll in which justice shall replac and jealous intrigue the nations.
 Our gallant armies have participated triumph which is not selfish righteous have noby served their mankind God has indeed been gracious We have traditions history shines about in which look forward with hope to and greater duties.
 While things forget seek the guidance performance these duties and Divine and that shall shall strengthen the ties of friendship and upon build the structure of and good will the nations.
 Wilson, President of the United States hereby designate Thursday the twenteighh day or November of Thanksgiving invite the that from their ordinary places of worship to render thanks to God, the ruler of nations.
 whereof hereunto hand and caused the seal of the to fixed
 Columbia this sixteenth day of Novem Thousand Nine Hundred and Egh the United States of America the One unndred and Fortythrd Wilson"
 By the Lansing, Secretary of State
Putnam patriot., 1918-11-22
PUTNAM DISTRICT MADE FINE
 SHOWING
Furnished 576 Men Under Selectivs Service In Additioss to Enlist
 ments.

Unless a few men are called for the navy or marine corps, Putnam dis trict, comprised of the towns of Put nam, Thompson, Woodstock, East ford, Ashford and Killingiy, has fur nished a total of 576 men for the army under the selective service plan. Of this number 421 were sent to can- comments, army posts or government schools. The remainder were given permission to enlist.
 This total includes only men be- tween the ages of 21 and 31 who were called in the draft. There were prob ably enough voluntary enlistments to bring the total number from the dis trict in service up to Se0 or more.
Putnam patriot., 1918-11-22

vive. He also leaves brother, Charles H. Smith of Putnam; sister, Mrs. Thomas Marlowe, and a half sister. Mrs. J. A. Winslow. His moth CT also survives.
 The funeral was this Friday after noon at 1.S0 at the Baptist church. Rev. G. (. s. Maekay officiating The Odd Follows had charge and attend ed in a body Members of the order acted as pail bearers and the Odd Fellows committal service was used at Grove street cemetery, where in- terment took place There were many beautiful floral offerings.
Putnam patriot., 1918-11-22
CITY PAUSES
 FOR AN HOUR
Business At a Standstill From II to 12 O'clock During Funeral of Rev. F. D.
 Sargent
Congregational Church Crowded With People of All Denominations Who Gather to Pay Last Respects to a Friend.

Although it was the busiest day of the week and busy time of day, the merchants of the city drew their cur tains, locked their doors and from l 1 | to 12 o'clock Saturday morning there was a solemn pause in business activ- ity out of respect to the memory of Rev. Frank D. Sargent, for whom funeral services were being held in the Congregational church, over which he presided as pastor for 28 years. It was a fitting public tribute to the man and the minister.
 Inside the church there was a gathering that filled every seat. All classes, all nationalities and all de- nominations were represented in the large gathering. It was a united peo- pie gathered for the one solemn pur- pose to pay the last respects to a friend
 Beneath the pulpit, where for over quarter of a century the now still voice had been raised in exhortation to follow the teachings that would in sure everlasting life, where the words of the preacher fell upon a fertile field that has yielded an everlasting memorial, lay the body of him whose voice will be heard no more. The pulpit and surroundings banked with a profusion of beautiful flowers, told it's own story of the kind thoughts that led the many donors to pay a tribute in this small way to the man whom they had known in life.
 The e.vice was simple, although sole.an and impressive. At II O. clock the voluntary was played by the church organist, L. O. Williams. Rev. W B. Williams, pastor of the Westfeld Congregational church of Danielson, offered the invocation. The Lotus male quartette of Fremont Temple, Boston, sang Shadows" Rev. E. r. Aver of Mansfield read the scripture, followed by the quartette's singing "The Valley of Peace" The prayer was offered by Rev. Sherrod Soule of Hartford, and the quartette sang Tell Me the Story" Remarks by Rev. w. s. Beard of New York, formerly pastor at Willimantic, fol lowed. After the vested choir and gathering had joined in singing a hymn, sfFor All the Saints Wao From Their Labors Rest" the benediction was pronounced by Rev. George D. Stanley of Westerly, R. L, formerly pastor of the Putnam Methodist church
 The body was taken to Newton, Mass, where the committal service was held, at which Rev. Asher Ander- son of Boston officiated, and the Lo tus Quartette again sang.
 The bearers accompanied the body to the grave. They were: John c. Johnson, Frederick w Seward, C. Dwight Charpe, Edgar NJ. Wheaton, J. Richard Carpenter, Frederick J Daniels.
 Members of Israel Putnam lodge of Odd Fellows, of which Mr. Sargent was a member, attended in a body and a number of the order assisted as ushers.
Putnam patriot., 1918-11-22
HEAD OF l. o. 0. F.
 LODGE DEAD
William E. Smith, Noble Grand of Israel Putnam Lodge,
 Died Wednesday.
Had Lived In Putnam All of His Life

William E. Smith, 29. Noble Grand of Israel Putnam lodge, l. O. 0. F., died at his home on Chapel street at 5.30 o'clock Wednesday morning. He was taken ill Sunday. November 10. with influenza and pneumonia devel- oped, and later his brain was affected.
 Mr Smith was born in Putnam No vember l5, 1889, son of the late Ed gar NJ and Caroline (Young) Smith. After he had finished his education in the schools of Putnam he entered the employ of the Nightingale-Mo Corporation and was employed at the Powhattan mill Some time ago he gave up that position and became chief engineer for the hanhasset Manufacturing Company.
 Mr Smith was well known in Put nam as an upright, honorable young man of steady habits and exemplary character. He was liked and respect ed by a large circle of friends and aequaintances.
 Some years ago MT. Smith joined the local lodge of Odd Fellows and took an active interest in the order He started through the chairs, and at his death was holding the chief office of the lodge, noble grand.
 About nine years ago MT Smith married Miss Daisy Weeks of Alta waugan. Three children were born to them, Doris, 2; Grace, 1, and Will liam, about one year old. All sur
Putnam patriot., 1918-11-22
ARM AMPUTATED AT ELBOW

Charles Lapoint. lapper tender in the mill of the Nightingale Morse Mills, had his right arm so badly man gled Thursday morning that it was amputated just above the elbow at the Day Kimball hospital, where he was taken after the accident. Mir Lapoint does not know how he got his arm caught in the machine.
Putnam patriot., 1918-11-22

Start Christmas advertising early. Patriot columns pay best.
Putnam patriot., 1918-11-22

Buckwheat:
 l. ". c. Child. Woodstock 2. J. K. Stromberg, Abingdon. Q Oscar Munyan, Thompson. Soy Beans:
 J. R. Stromberg, Abingdon. Grange Exhibit: Wolf Den Grange. Abingdon. Senexet Grange, So. Woodstock.
Putnam patriot., 1918-11-22

On account of the weather the golf handicap for the Rockefeller medal is being continued this week.
The Sentinel=record., 1918-06-01
TESTIMONY FINISHED IN
 PRAEGER LYNCHING CASE
ALL THE DEFENDANTS TEsTlFI- ED AND DfSCLAlMEO ANY RE
 ACCESSIBILITY FOR THE ACT.

Edwardsville, IT, May 3i-1ha eleven men who are charged with the murder of Robert Paul Prae.ei, enemy alien who was lynched by a mob at Collinsvlle. on April 5, teati- fled in their own behalf today and each in turn disclamed any respOns- tbilty for the act That apparently eompels the prosecution to produce conclusive proof that each of the de fendants assisted in the hanging, an Identification that to date has not been complete
 Much Interest had been attached 10 the testimony of Joseph Riegel, the young coal miner, and cobbler. who was reported to have made a confess- ion at the corners inquest that he was the leader of the mob.
 Prior to his appearance before the jury he was quoted as having made a complete confession to St Louis newspaper man
 IRiegel, the last of the eleven de fendants, to take the stand flatly re pudiated all statements previously at tributed to him and described himself as one person in the crowd who conn selled calmness He urged Mayor Sigel he says, to spirit Praeger away He asserted that he did not touch Praeger did not touch the rope with which the man was hanged and did not see the lynching until the body had been lifted from the ground
 On the way back from the scene of the tragedy he said some one hand ed him the farewell note of Prae2er which he delivered 10 the offices of Collinsville newspaper.
The Sentinel=record., 1918-06-01
FINANCIAL AID IS
 GIVEN ID HIGHWAY
COMMITTEE FROM THIS CITY GETS s15,ooo TO COMPLETE
 ALBERT PIKE HIGHWAY.
Montgomery County Also Gets lis Share and Success of This Big Un- dertaking Is Now Certain.

The State Highway Commission yesterday recognized in most sub stautial manner the claims of a com
 mittee from this city. consisting ol County Judge s A Buchanan, George A. Callahan and Robert A. Jones, Of the Business Mems League. for fin anciai assistance in completing Gar land county S portion of the Albert Pike highway which is to extend from Pikes Peak, Colorado. to th's city, by giving $7500, representing Cortland county's allotment from the automobile tax. to the committee.
 Cornty Judge Buchanan announc- led that he would match" that amount with a like sum from Garland county That amount will be taken from the road tax. ln all, the sum of $I5.0J0 was realized and represented the day $ work of this committee. which Is a guarantee that the Albert Pike high way will soon be completed
 In addition to the alolment given the committee from Hot Springs. a committee consisting ot Alr Beavers. the well known banker of Mt. Ida. anu Earl Witt also of that place, repre- senting the Montgomery county inter osts, received their allotment, which it was stated, was a substantial sum and sufficient for Montsomery coun- ty o complete it's portion of the higa- way to Waldrun and the Scott county line At the latter place. the Scott county boosters are now working TO- wards Fort smith From that city to Tulsa, Okla, the highway is nearly completed, so that there will soon be q good highway from Tulsa to Hot Springs From the Oklahoma city to Pike's Peak the Albert Pike highway lis reported ninety per cent completed
 The money that was realized by che committee yesterday will be used in completing about twenty two niles ot road in Garland county 10 the Mont gOmery line This work will be start ed immediately and rushed to an early completion. The highway runs through the most beautiful scenic portion oI the south. The interest in Tulsa il this road is great
 It will mean that hundreds of car will soon be coming into Hot Sprin2i from Tulsa, said MT Callahan on hi return from Little Rock last night
 The Albert Pike highway never wa
 a myth, and it is now certain of earl realization This road will materiall
 increase the patronage and subse quent prosperity Of Hot Sprines."
The Sentinel=record., 1918-06-01
STOREHOUSE EMPLOYES
 THREATEN TO STRIKE
MAY GUT WORK IN SYMPATHY WITH THE STRIKING RAIL
 WAY EMPLOYEs.

Rock Island, IT,. May 3l-Fom hundred union employees of the Rock Island stOrehouse are expected to qui, work tomorrow in sympathy with the nearly 2,0aO employees of the railroad shop employees at Suvis. who went on strike al noon today for wages high CT than those allowed Ly the railroad administration
 Believing the walkout today there was no action other than meetings O. the strikers with their union officials as both employees and employers art awaiting the arrival of representa- tive of the railroad administration believed 10 be on the way.
 Some of the men last night said that if the government is not to be co creed or intimidated," quoting Direct or General McAdoO, neither are they They demand a minimum wage of 2. cents an hour instead of 55 cents aa fixed by the new wage scale a basis eight hour day and time and a halt for overtime
 Repair for a large number of loco motives for eastern roads will be re tained by the strike
The Sentinel=record., 1918-06-01
CLAIMS OF MACHINESTS
 TO BE CONSIDE RED
BOARD OF RAILROAD WAGES AND WORKING CONDITIONS TO
 TAKE MATTER UP.

Washington, May 3l- Claims of machinists and other railway work men for higher wages than were all lowed by Director teneral McAdoo' s recent order is one of the questions to be considered by the Loard of rail road wages and working conditions when fl meets here tomorrow for the hrst time since its creation Hear ings may be held and wage scales for machinists in other industries ana lyzed if an effort to make recommen- lations Tor modification of the wage order at the earliest possible moment The board was To have met Monday but on account of strikes of shOpmen at Silyis, Ill., on the Rock Island and threats of similar walkouts elsewhere the committee decided to meet earlier
 News of the strike of the Rock Island shopmen was received today al the railroad administration with dis appointment It had been believed that all employees would heed Director General McAdoO's promise yesterday that further increases in wages might be made on recommendation of the new wage board
 Representative Of the railroad ad- minis,ration immediately were as signed 10 confer with the strikers in an effort to persuade them to return to work tomorrow morning
 Thousands of railway men tomor- row will receive higher pay under the director generals order Within g week the payments of back wages will begin
The Sentinel=record., 1918-06-01
DESTRUCTIVE FIRE OF
 lNCENDlARY ORIGIN

Memphis Tenn, May 31.-lDepart- mont of justice agents tonight were searching for two white men believed to have planned what fire department officials declare was an incendiary fire which early today destroyed the feed warehouse of John Wade X Sons with a loss estimated at $l5000
 Firemen say an arson bomb was used 10 fire the warehouse and 8 night watchman fired several shots at two white men and two negroes. who were leaving the premises shortly be- fore the explosion One of the ne groes was wounded and captured
 The watchman was knocked down by one of the Quartette, who used an INe.
 Six negro suspects are being held.
 The fire chief. two assistant and ten tiremen are temporarily blinded as the result Of the flames from sul- phur large quantity of which was stored in the warehouse
 The Wade fire is the fourth ware house blaze in the same neighborhood within recent weeks The others were extinguished with minor losses.