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The Psychological time is here. Shall we have continued prosperity? No question about the answer. Therefore keep industry going. SPEED UP Peace Production as We did War Production in 1918.

REMEMBER The manufacturer make the merchant unless the public buys.
 Buy BUY NOW Take the slack caused by the stoppage activities Let readusment pass with least possible hardhps you buy somebody % somebody produces and there work fol Continue do your share Keep everybody at work Give th turning fighter his chance.
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Putnam patriot., 1919-12-05
REPUBLICANS MAKE CLEAN
 SWEEP IN CITY ELECTION
Elect Entire Ticket Including Alderman at-Large \ And City Tax Collector Gain Control of
 Council After Four Years.
Byrne Beats Carroll For AdermanAtLarge and Macdonald
 Beats Bonneville For City Tax Collector

United effort" This was the new broom that made clean sweep for the Republican party in the biennial city election held Monday and put the party in possession of the common council after being busted for two sue eessive terms. The balance of power is in the alderman-at-large. and Jo- seph Lapalme, Democrat, has held that chair down for the last four years. This year the party nominated Willis Carroll, while the Republicans ran John B. Byrne, former mem Der of the council. Byrne won by . majority of l06.
 The Republicans elected Archibald Macdonald, Jr., for city tax collector, Alfred, Bonneville. who has held the office since the Democratic party has held power, was beaten by Macdonald by majority of 6i votes.
 The real contests centered in these two quarters. as there was no candi- date opposed to Mayor Marcy, so that his election was assured.
 A prominent Republican was asked Tuesday morning if he thought ma. tional politics had any effect on the election and he said that he thought not. that the Republican sweep was due to the members of the party get ting together and voting straight.
 Putnam is normally. Republican city and there has to be something te attract voters from the party in or. der to elect Democrat to office. Unit edly the Republicans hold the power
Putnam patriot., 1919-12-05
COTTON MILLS
 INCREASE WAGES
Local Factories Follow Lead of Mills In New Bedford and
 Fall River
New Schedule Became Effective De
 eember fst

Following the lead of the big cotton manufacturers in Fall River and New Bedford, cotton mills in the Quine- baug valley have given notice of a wage increase of 12 1-2 per cent The increase went into effect as of Decem- Der lst and was first announced at the big plant of the Manhasset Manu- featuring Company.
 The large Grosvenor-Dale mills have also given notice of an increase although the amount is not statsd.
 Other cotton mills in Putnam will also grant the increase. It has always been the custom for local mills to fol low the lead of the large manufactur- ing centers. If one mill raises it means that others have to follow or help is liable to leave for the place where higher wage scale is in effect.
 While nothing has been annuonced at other mills they also generally join in, as otherwise the help become dis satisfied.
 There arc no unions in this section and there have been no labor troubles of moment. This is perhaps partly due to the operators anticipating de- mands by granting increases to keep wage schedules about on par with larger centers.
Putnam patriot., 1919-12-05
FARMERS HOLD
 ANNUAL ELECTION
Meeting At Odd Fellows Hall
 Has Only Fair Attendance
Everett E. Brown ls Again Elected President.--Luneh and Speeches
 Follow Election

The annual meeting of the Wind ham County Farmers Association opened at Odd Fellows hall this morn- ing at 10.30 o'clock. County Agent Ellis confessed that the attendance this year was not as large as he had expected. but those who were present entered into the business of the day with much enthusiasm.
 The officers for the year who were elected were as follows;
 President, Everett E. Brown, Pom fret Center.
 Vice-President, S II. Peckham, Put nam R. F. D. 9.
 Secretary and Treasurer, Whitman Danielson, Putnam.
 Directors: Ashford, Allen B. Lin- coln; Brooklyn, E. M. NJ. Marlow ; Canterbury, Mrs. Clinton Frink Chaplin,s Frank Martin; Eastford, William s. Warren; Hampton, Je- rome M Woodward Killingly. Louis S. Barstow; Plainfield, Henry Dor rance; Pomfret, John R. Stromberg Putnam, Alfred E. Harvers Scotland, Charles F. Brenn; Sterling, John E. Tanner; Thompson, Joseph Baker; Windham, c. B. Pomeroy; Woodstock, s. H. Peckham.
 A committee composed of Miss Charlotte Embleton, Mrs. F. B. liar rison of Woodstock and Miss Helen Atwood of Wauregan was appointed for the selection of woman directors.
 Following the business meeting, which closed with the annual report of the County Agent, luncheon was served.
 At the afternon session at 1.30 O. clock. there were two addresses to the members of the association and the public. Mrs. A. H. Benton, chairman of the Home Economies League of Holland county, spoke on Peace Time Farm Bureau Work" At 2.l5 the meeting was addressed by Richard Pattee of Boston, manager of the New England Milk Producers Asso- citation, who spoke on "The Present Milk Market Situation"
Putnam patriot., 1919-12-05
STATE BOARD OF AGRICULTURE
 DOES GOOD WORK

On Dee. 1st the market reporting service covering the cities and rural section around Hartford, Waterbury, Bridgeport, New Haven and Norwich was to be discontinued for lack of funds. This work had been supported by federal funds and those furnished by the Connecticut Extension Service cooperating. The people who have received this service appreciated it's benefit to both the producer and con sumer. Protests were made against its discontinuance both by assoeia- tions and by individuals. The ques- tion as to its retention was taken up by the executive committee of the state board with the result that Sec retary Healey, with several others, ap- peared before the board of control, asking for sufficient funds to con tinue the work. The board of con trol granted their request for S3o5o, which will enable the extension de- partment of the college to carry the work along until July l, when it Is expected that federal funds will again become available.
 This is the same work that IS be- ing done in this section by the farm bureau. It is very much appreciated by the members. The territory GOV cred by the cities above mentioned IS so large that it requires agents for that special purpose.
Putnam patriot., 1919-12-05
MAsoNs ELECT OFFICERS

zThe annual meeting of Quinebaug Lodge of Masons was held Thursday evening and officers elected as fol- lows:
 w. M., Ernest c. Morse; s. w., All lie w. Marcy; J. w., K. $. Dufey; treasurer, M. H. Geissler; secretary, c. Allen Hawkins; s. D., c. E. Rich- ardson; J. D., k. H. Snow; s. B., Ar chic Macdonald, Jr.; J. S., E. s. Phil- lips; marshal, George P. Minor; chap lain, L. P. Merriam; tyler, A. A. Blu chanan; trustees, G. E. Brousseau, c. P. Minor, G. H. Gilpatric.
 The officers were installed by Past Master l.. H. Fuller, Past Master c. Allen Hawkins acting as grand mar shal.
Putnam patriot., 1919-12-05
REPUBLICANS CONTROLLED COMMON COUNCIL TUESDAY
 NIGHT

The Democrats will not be in power much longer in the common council. but notwithstanding they were net anxious to assert themselves at tAo regular meeting Tuesday night. 0a- iy one Democrat was present, AlduTs man-at-large Joseph Lapalme. TAsso was not much doing aside from rsu4- inc business. and 1t was one of ths shortest meetings of the year.
 The police report showed eight ar- rests for November. six store doaaD found unlocked. one tramp lodgs4 property reported stolen, $4A0.50. an4 amount recovered $382.50.
 The milk inspector's report waa read and there were several dealeso whose product was not up to higA standard. Report was made of aide walks repaired. The city will pay the bills and collect from abutterA
 The mayor would like more prompe service in installing electric lights.
 Grove street improvements wero discussed and the monthly bills or dered paid.
 The old council will meet once more, when they will clean up busi- ness as far as possible for the new council.
Putnam patriot., 1919-12-05
BIG DAY AT ANNUAL MEETING

The annual meeting of the Wood stock Agricultural Society is to be held at their office at the fair grounds on Wednesday, December 10th. The morning meeting will be given to the reports of officers, special committee reports and the election of officers to serve for the year 1920. At noon a lunch will be served by the ladies. Those not solicited are asked to bring doughnuts mad sandwiches. At the afternoon session Commissioner of Agriculture for Massachusetts will be present and speak on the subject, "What of the future for agriculture and what is the province of our az ricultural fairs to help"
 Mir. Wheeler is a good speaker, well qualified to speak on any subject per taining to agriculture and deserves good attendance.
Putnam patriot., 1919-12-05

The straight Republican vote, l9e, WAS enough to elect the entire ticket There were SS7 straight Democrstie votes. 15i splits, s thrown out, tvo being wrongly marked and six blanks. This makes total vote cast of e81 While this is considered large vots it is not the largest vote to be record ed at city election.
 The vote boiled was as follows:
 Mayor-Allie w. Marcy. r. b66.
 Alderman -at-large, John B. Byrna r, 535; Willis B. Carroll. r, 429.
 City Treasurer--charles II. Brown r, 54s: Ullric Beausoleil. d, 400.
 Collector of Taxes--Archiha0 Macdonald. Jr.. r. 51i; Alfred Bonns- vile. d, 45o.
 Auditor-Lucius P. Merriam. '. 539; ]. Harry Mann, d, 403.
 Registrar of voters---Hermoa c Carver. r, 52a; George Potvin. d. l13-
 AlueIElan, INV WAIu~-Jo Joun 0s Johnson. r, 54s; George L. PadEstk d, 38S.
 Alderman, 2nd Ward---Charles k Dean, T, 5ai; J. Otis Fox. d. 397.
 Alderman. 3rd Ward--0scar Dw- gas, r, 566; David Beausoleil. d. STs.
 Alderman, 4th Ward-Silas n. 
 Wheeloek, r, 56i; M. Edward Duffy. d, 375.
 There were four scattering votes for mayor. of which John M Dean re- eeived 3, John J. MeGarry. 1, and Jerry Labbv, 1.
Putnam patriot., 1919-12-05
CHARLES s. BROOKS
 BODY FOUND IN POND
Former Abingdon Store Keeper Carries Out Threat Made
 to End His Life
Mother Ended Her Life In Same Way
 [ Years Ago

The body of Charles H. Brooks of West Brattleboro, Vt, formerly a store keeper in Abingdon, was found in a pond in that town last Friday. It is believed that despondency on ac- count of business, reverses was the cause of the suicide.
 Mir. Brooks kept the general store in Abingdon for a number of years. It was known that his mother had committed suicide, and people in Alb ington are not surprised at Brooks act. He left Abingdon in 1905 and has since lived most of the time on 8 farm.
 Brooks left his home Sunday eve ming. telling his wife he would drown himself. He said he would leave his overeoat where it would be found. He had been melancholy on account of bubsiness reverses and had ofter threatened to end his life, so his threat Sunday evening was not taker seriously.
 The body was found by MT. Dal rymple in his mill pond. Mir. Dalrym pie first discovered an overcoat neat ly folded and placed on top of box This led to the finding of the body 1T about five feet of water not far away Mr. Brooks had been treated in two sanitariums He bought a farm 1T West Brattleboro, but was unable tC carry it on and had recently sold it. A wife, who was Miss Marion Sage of Hartford, and two sons, survive.
Putnam patriot., 1919-12-05
ENGAGEMENT ANNOUNCED

At the home of her parents, MT. and Mrs. Carlton Durfee, on Putnam Heights, their daughter, Miss Mildred Kingman Durfee. gave a supper par ty Saturday night to ten young ladies, at which time her engagement to Dr George Isaac Abbott, dentist in Bethel, N. H., was announced.
 The supper table had as center piece pumpkin made of crepe paper from which streamers spread to every place. When these were pulled the pumpkin opened and the little cards came out announcing the happy event,
 Miss Durfee at present is teacher in the Winchester, Mass, schools.
Putnam patriot., 1919-12-05
GIRLS CLUB WILL
 INSTALL OFFICERS
Bazaar To Be Held.-Dancing
 Class Omitted (
Club Activities For Winter Being
 Planned

On Monday evening, December 8, there will be a special meeting of the Girls Club at their rooms at 7.30, at which time the installation of new off, cers will take place. They are as fol- lows.
 President, Aline Leclair.
 First Vice President, Rose Authier
 Second Vice President, Fannie Kel- Ter.
 Third Vice President, Dianne Rien- deau.
 Secretary, Bessie O'Brien.
 Financial Secretary. Mae Pye.
 Treasurer, Pauline Lucier.
 Miss Jeanne Berriman, the new ex- ecutive secretary, will be present.
 On account of the exhibition of pie lures there will be no dancing class this week.
 On Saturday, December 6, from 3 to 10, there is to be bazaar at the rooms. There will be a sale of food, fancy work and baskets made by the girls. Hot chocolate will be served.
 Miss Myra Smith of Willimantic, who organized the club and has been it's director, has resigned to do Y. w. c. A. work. At the meeting Monday night the girls surprised Miss Smith by the gift of gold chain and dainty pendant to show their appreciation of what she has done for them. Miss Fannie Keller, in few well chosen words, made the presentation. Miss Smith. though taken completely by surprise, made pleasing reply.
Putnam patriot., 1919-12-05
HARvEY.BRoWN WEDDING

On Saturday afternoon in Grafton. Mass. at the Baptist church. Miss Florence Brown was married to Err nest Harvey of Birmingham, Mass. Mrs. Harvey Is the daughter of Mrs. Emily yinton's sister, and is known in Putnam and Woodstock.
 Those attending the wedding from here were Mir. and Mrs. George New ell and daughter Barbara, who were visiting Mrs. H. L. Burt, Mrs. H. L Burt and Mrs. William Barrett oi North Woodstock, and Miss Mar, Johnson.
Putnam patriot., 1919-12-05
THOMPSON BEATS TRADE

In game that became rough in one spot and Thompson player was rul- ed off the floor, Thompson beat the Putnam Trade school quintet on their own floor, Thursday evening. 25 to Is.
 Thc teams lined up as follows: Put nam-Healey and Murdock forwards, Passmore center, Davis and Dagenais guards. Thompson = Backus and Bates forwards, Johnson center, Bates Bates and Averill guards.
 After the game there was an en- joyable dance.
Putnam patriot., 1919-12-05
THE PUTNAM PATRIOT. PUTNAM, CONN,
THE PATRIOTS CHRIST
 MAS NUMBER

Next week The Patriot will is sue it's annual Christmas number. It will be the large annual edition, carrying many Christmas features and also columns of store news.
 Already many columns of adver- Using have been spoken for, as the merchants are we'll stocked for the holidays and will tell the shoppers just what is waiting their inspec- tion.
 On account of this large amount of extra advertising, advertisers are requested to get copy in EAR LY to assure good position and set up for their ads.
Putnam patriot., 1919-12-05
MRS. RUFUS LAPALME

Mrs. Rufus Lapalme, formerly of this city, died in Fitchburg last Fri day, aged 35 years. She is survived by her husband and two children, one but four weeks old.
 The funeral was held at 9 o'clock Monday and relatives from Putnam including Alderman Joseph Lapalme and family, attended.
 Mrs. Lapalme was Miss Bernadette Jones, and married MT. Lapalme in this city ten years ago.
Putnam patriot., 1919-12-05
HOSPITAL NOTES

A son was born Tuesday ot Mir. and Mrs. Harry Taylor of New York.
 On Wednesday a son was born to Mir. and Mrs Daniel Pitko of Putnam.
 Harry Rosoff of the Putnam Buick Go. is i'll with pneumonia.
 Mrs. Daniel Shippee of Danielson IS very i'll with appendicitis.
 Other appendicitis cases are: Mrs. Philip Choquette, Danielson; Henry Belisle, Goodyear; Deborah Codding, Goodyear; Floreda Desautelle, Gros- venor-Dale.
Putnam patriot., 1919-12-05
oRIN SMITH, s2, SHOES OXEN

Orin Smith, probably the oldest blacksmith in Connecticut, left his home in Putnam last Saturday and went to Plainfield, where he was call ed to shoe a pair of oxen.
 Mir. Smith began business as a blacksmith 63 years ago and is hale and hearty at 82. as evidenced by his still being able to perform the work of his trade in which he is a veteran.
Putnam patriot., 1919-12-05
o. E. s. ELECTS

At the annual meeting of Jessa- mine Chapter, O. E. S., the election of officers took place and the following officers were elected for the coming year: w. M., Edith E. Richardson W. P, John c. Bates; A. w., Bertha H. Greene; Con, Grace l. Carmark Asso. Con, Marion L. Dean; Sec, Emma M. Roberts; Treas, Inez V. Hoyle. The degree was conferred on five candidates.
Putnam patriot., 1919-12-05
D. A. R.

The regular meeting of the Eliza beth Porter Putnam Chapter, D. A. R.. will be held in the Chapter rooms Monday, afternoon, Dec. 8, at O. clock. Board meeting at 2.30 p m.
 The Deborah Avery Putnam Chap ter of Plainfield has been invited as guests for the afternoon and Mrs John Buell., state regent. is to be pres ent and address the meeting.
Putnam patriot., 1919-12-05
ALPHA DELTA CLASS

Miss Harriet Browns Sunday school class was entertained by the presi- dent, Mrs. A. w. Marcy, at her homo on Grand View Wednesday evening. There were twenty-one presank Plans were made for the Sunday school Christmas exercises. RsfreaA- ments were served and social tine enjoyed.
Putnam patriot., 1919-12-05
THANKSGIVING REUNION

Mrs. Lewis W. Sherman, Wood stock avenue. entertained Dr. and Mrs. J. B. Munro af Warren, K. l., and Byron G. Sherman of New York for Thanksgiving. Dr. Munro is q veterinary surgeon and until recently has been state inspector of animals.
 Mir. Sherman is attending Columbia College, where he is studying to be doctor.
Putnam patriot., 1919-12-05

fairs, whose place will remain mem ory, but his going has left in the hearts of those who remain an admir- ation that will remain with us until we too are call. We knew him as a friend whose friendship was true. His word a Bond of Gold.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1919-10-30
BABCOCK

George Briggs, who is employed in
| the rug department of a dry goods
store in Oshkosh, is spending a few
days in Babcock.
C. Lowe, ]. Q. Daniels, Mr.. and Mrs
Knudson, Mrs. Brost and Mrs. Morse
were some of the school board mem
bers who attended the convention at
Grand Rapids, while nearly all of our
teachers about here availed them
selves of that privilege.
The family of Oscar Law moved to
Madison last Monday. The little
folks gave Bob and Bessie a party
Monday night.
Last week, Wednesday about fifty
friends of Mrs. H. ]. Johnson (nee
Keenan) met at her home, in Dexter
vile, to partake of the bountiful
wedding breakfast, which had been
prepared. The three tables were
most artistically arranged, and over
the one containing the large wedding
cake, White bell swung. Mother
Nature was at her best and yielded a
profusion of flowers, as well as fair
day, as her part in the program.
Whether or not the tables really
groaned with their load, it is a fact
that some of the guests did 1t was
surely a feast of soul and flow of
reason" j. @. Daniels and DIR. Morse
gave some appropriate toasts and the
songs and recitations were too nu-
merous to mention. though appreci-
ated by all. Mrs. Johnson was attir-
ed in dove colored silk gown. The
guests left at late hour wishing the
happy pair many happy years.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1919-10-30

Imports for September amounted to
S435, 100000, which is s92, 100000 more
than the previous high record, estab-
lished in July of this year. The total
for September of last year was 1882
100000. During the nine months end
ed with September of this year i'm
ports amounted to $685., 100000, a.
gainst 81, 1923, 100000 for a similar
period Of 1918.
Exports during September were val
ued at 1893, 900, 900, as compared with
s646, 100000 in August of this year
and $3.50, 100000 in September, 1913.
In the nine months period of this year
exports amounted to 1896, 100000, a
gainst s4,559, 100000 for the CORES
ponding nine months of 1918.
The excess of exports over imports
during September amounted to $685.
100000, the lowest figures for any
month since July, 1917. During the
nine months period ended with Sep
TENDER of this year the excess amount
ed to S3,169, 100000, against S2,237,-
100000 for a similar period last year
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1919-10-30
PLEASANT HILL
Oct. 80.

Mrs. Chas. Duckey and daughter
Evelyn, and Kenneth Buchanan mot
ored to Lodi Wednesday where they
visited with relatives few days. They
returned home Monday.
Esther Erdman is visiting at her
parents home, called there by the
death of her grandfather.
The ice cream social held at the
church Wednesday evening was well
attended A short program was Civ
en-. Mr.. Likes gave an interesting
talk on his trip over seas which was
appreciated by all present. A nice
sum of money was taken in.
Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Erdman and
family were Grand Rapids visitors
Monday. While there they had the
family picture taken.
A number of our people took in the
dance at Pittsville Saturday evening
Waiter Erdman left Monday for
Fort Atkinson where he will take up
his work there.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Fox, Miss Horn
and John Horn, Jr., attended the
school board convention at Pittsville
Thursday.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1919-10-30
NOTICE

State of Observation-Disclosures of
State-ss.
Wood County
Augustin Rotary Valve Engine
Company, Marshfield.
Electric Sales Co., Grand Rapids.
The Farmers Equity Produce Com
pany, Pittsville.
Grand Rapids Brewing Co., Grand
Rapids.
Marshfeld Land and Lumber Co.
Marshfeld.
Natwick Electric Co., Grand Rapids
Northwestern Real Estate Company
Marshfeld.
The Stout Land Co. Town of Rem
ington,
Vesper Realty Company, Vesper.
Notice Is Hereby given to you anC
each of you that you have failed to file
the annual report provided for by sec
ton 1774a of the Statutes of Wiscon-
sin.
Now, Therefore, in compliance witt
law, the corporate rights and privi
leges granted to you will be forfeited
on January 1, 1920, provided such an
nual report is not filed in this office
prior thereto and payment made OF
forfeit fee and costs of publication as
therein provided.
MERLIN HULL,
Secretary of State
Oct 20. Nov. IS
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1919-10-30
NEKOOSA

Misses Emily Stevens and Irene
Develin returned Monday morning
from Stevens Point where they spent
the week end with friends.
Darrell Buchanan arrived home Sun
day from Kenosha where he spent
the week with his brother Glenn.
J. L. Marvin of Mansion was a
guest Sunday at the home of A
u. Marvin and family.
DR.. Stephen Brazeau of Spokane
Wash, spent Saturday with his bro
Their. J. E. Brazeau.
Mrs. J. Ulrich and daughter, Lu-
Gle, left Saturday for GAINESVILLE
where they spent some time with
relatives.
Miss Caroline Fitch was hostess to
the members of the Literary Club at
her home Tuesday afternoon. A mu-
steal program was rendered.
Misses Nolan and Beasa spent the
week end at La Crosse and arrived
home Monday morning.
Mrs. E. C. Kellogg and children
returned Sunday from Stevens Point
where they visited with relatives.
Misses Mayme and Clara Wager
ski spent Sunday with their parents
a ru~ tn City.
Mrs. Fred Schiebe entertained the
members of the Congregational Ia
dies aid at her home Wednesday af-
ternoon. Lunch was served.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1919-10-30
GAS PLANT IS A
CERTAINTY FOR MARSHFIELD

From the Marshfield Times
Marshfield will have a gas plant.
At the present time those interested
in this project announce that they
have sufficient stock subscribed for to
insure the erection of a plant in this
city.
A charter has been applied for and
at the next meeting of the common
council franchise will be asked for,
which no doubt, will be granted the
men behind this enterprise. AS soon
as the franchise is granted, a cam
paign for consumers contracts will be
instituted.