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Putnam patriot., 1919-03-28

merit. See Tor yourself Why Us beauty IS so much admired-why 1t has won un- preeedented popularity with both men and women You will see that it meets every exacting demand of youth for smartness and flexibility; that it gratifes the desire of maturity for comfort, refine ment and reliability.
Putnam patriot., 1919-03-28
MEETS EVERY DEMAND

Let prove to your satisfaction that the Essex at moderate price has of the shortcomings and lmta tions common with inexpensive Learn why others love ride in it and marvel it's grace and mechanical
Putnam patriot., 1919-03-28
GIRLS CLUB ACTIVITIES

The basketiy classes of the Putnam Girls club will meet in two sections next week. One section will meet Monday evening and the other Tues day evening. Members may come to either section.
 The sewing class will meet Wednes- day evening.
 A campaign for a hundred new members will be waged next week. Team captains are asked to meet at the club rooms next Tuesday evening. Girls may enroll any night during the week.
Putnam patriot., 1919-03-28
WOODSTOCK VALLEY

The pupils of the Valley school are preparing to give an entertainment early in April.
 George Crittenton, who has been seriously i'll, is improving and able to be about the house.
 George Darling and family have moved to the house recently purchas- ed from Edgar Cutting.
 Mrs. Ida Case Simpson, who has been spending two weeks with her fla ther. Thomas Case, has returned to New York.
Putnam patriot., 1919-03-28
IF YOU LIKE YOUR DOG, TAG IT
Sales of tags for dogs have already

Sales of tags for dogs have already begun. The law requires that the canine population be provided with the 1919 tag by April l. The total number of tags is 69,220 of which 68,195 are for individual dogs and L. 015 are for kennels. The number is about the same as for three years past and is slightly smaller than in 1916. The towns securing the small est number of tags are Andover and Chaplin each having 40, Marlborough is next that way with 45, and Scot land close with 50. Bolton 90, He bron 150, Willington t60, Manchester 925, Windham 650.
Putnam patriot., 1919-03-28
TOWN CHAIRMEN FOR LOAN
 DRIVE

John Ash of Pomfret, chairman of the North Windham county district for the fifth Liberty Loan drive, has announced the appointment of the following town chairmen in the dis trict:
 G. Harold Gilpatric, Putnam; Rev. F. II. Bigelow, Pomfret; F. II. Cort- tis, Thompson, M. Riddick, Wood stock; c. F. Bower, Eastford; David Mathewson, Ashford.
Putnam patriot., 1919-03-28

articles that are needed every day, and what would have been useless piece of furniture made into ser viceable table and it's finish brought out and polished until 1t certainly was good to look at Our boys should be proud of the opportunity the school affords and its many advantages for their future development
 A PARENT
Putnam patriot., 1919-03-28
PLEASED WITH TRADE SCHOOL

On Tuesday evening I visited the State Trade school at Putnam and was very much pleased with all its departments, especially the -carpen- try, where one not only saw the different pieces that go to make up our homes, but many different useful
Putnam patriot., 1919-03-28

Percy Richardson, who is attend ing Wentworth Institute, Boston, IS spending the Easter vacation with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. L. E. Richard son, on Intervale street.
Putnam patriot., 1919-03-28
Mother Gray's Sweet Powders for
 Children

For Feverishness, Bad Stomach. Teething Disorders, move and regu- late the Bowels, and are a pleasing remedy for Worms. Used by Mothers for 30 years. They never fail At all druggists. Sample FREE. Address. Mother Gray Co.,, Le Roy. N. Y. 10-1S
Putnam patriot., 1919-03-28

The Epworth League of the Meth odist church are planning to give a play on Wednesday, April 9th.
Putnam patriot., 1919-03-28

Miss Catherine Russell spent the week end with Miss Muriel Backus at Smith College, Northampton, Mass.
Putnam patriot., 1919-03-28
Its Position is Assured Progressive Step in Construction and Engineering Devel

may be disappointed later in the Probably half million people have recognized the unusual worth of the Essex They have made it the chief topic of automobile conversation. Salestooms have been crowded Waiting lists had be established for those who wish dev cry at the earliest possible date
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-12-26
COAL PRICES INCREASED
Rates From 30 to 81 Cents Il Ton
Above These Heretofore
CHARGED

Retail prices of bitumnous coal
has been increased in Washington
80 cents Il ton
Prices in Chicago have been in
creased from 80 to % cents ton.
and it is understood the same cen
hition exists throughout the coun-
try.
Some operators arc said to have
increased prices to the retail dealers
in about the same proportion. in
anticipation of report favorable to
them by the coal commission APP
pointed by President Wilson to
study the coal situation Other
operators, it is said, have made the
increase arbitrarily in order to cover
the IA per cent wage advance to the
miners authorized by the govern
ment in the strike settlement meet
ing in Indianapolis.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-12-26
ACCIDENT TO GAZETTE PRESS

Owing.to a serious break IN an I'M
portant part Of The Gazette press on
Wednesday afternoon after the first
600 copies mad been issued the Ga
zette was unable " get out the usuai
six pages. ThreeHaages was ali that
could be printea& consequently sub
scrioers received q six page paper
with three blank pages.
The damaged parts arc being re-
paired at tie machine shops of J. and
II. .AitchesGn and everything possible
IS being done by the force al thai
3.an, to expedite the work.
This accounts for the late issue CT
This paper this afternoon. The Gazette
however. is doing everything in its
power to adjust the trouble and ex-
presses regret that subscribers and
advertisers have been Inconvenience
rs a result of the accident.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-12-26
HALLS TRIAL To
BEGIN ON MONDAY
VIII be Called in Prince Will
liam Court For the
Second Time
JURY DID NOT AGREE
Considerable Interest in Outcome of
Case Manifested Throughout the
State.

When the second trial of Proil:bi-
tion Inspector William C. Hall on the
charge Of numbering Lawrence d.
Hudson, kootleggcr, in Shenandoah
County on March &c. begins Monday
morning il. the Prince William Coun-
~ Circuit Court at Manassas. the
Commonwealth will renew It's efforts
20 have admitted as testimony the
dying statement of young Hudson.
Because. it was claimed. Hudson d.;
not know he was dying when he made
MS statement. the testimony was
ruled OH. in the first trial.
Hudson stated to a nurse that he
did not shoot at Inspector Hail, Harry
I. Sweet. J II. Sullivan or W. E.
Dunlavy. and neither did he think MS
partner. Raymond F. Shacklcford, who
vas killed bt the officers, fired 1T
Hall as the latter stood on the running
beard of an automobile which COR
:aincd contrahand whisky
In the first tria! a hung jury re-
suited, six jurors voting for convlc-
.;on and six against conviction. ,Upar
ne outcome Of the Hall case the in
Ictments against his fcllcw inspec-
tors will be nolle prosecuted or press
ed. Thus al! the technical and Specia!
utility of opposing counse! will he
concentrated on the Hall case. fer
Sweet, Dunlavy and Sullivan have rot
been placed on trial. The prohibition
officers claim Hudson and Shack!c-
ford shot at them III an attempt to
.scane. ard that they tthe officcrs)
fired in sclf-defensc.
Joseph F. Williams. chauffeur fer
the Prohibition Department AZ the
time CT The shotng. has been indicated
for wife murder here since the first
trial of Inspector Hail. In the mean
time his own case has been postponed
until after the Hall case has been dis
posed Of II is no: though. by at
.orneys tina. question will be raised
as to Williams right to testify in the
Hall case.
Prohibition Commissioner Peters
criticized by the State auditing COM
mit.ce for spending $1,000 Of the
funds Of his department for employ
inr attorneys for his indicted IrSpec-
ors. iust;fes his action as being
:csSa!y.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-12-26
LAST NIGHT OF REVUE OF 1919

Tonight vii! usner in the final ap-
pearance CT the Revue of 1919, tn:
shcw being staged BY the Alexander?
Community Service at the Opcrp
House. and from early Indications. ;
packed house will greet The p!a rrs.
Last nights show was playeE t. ::
full house. which enjoyed the per
fotmancc to the utmost. All # IL
mus:cal numbers in the first part wtat
over big Bernie Hamilton and BIZ!
Roland drawing repeated encorcG.
with their novelty songs. The ser.i-
nenta! numbers by Doc Sutton. NJ
Kinlcv Cornell and Talbot Haslt.t ~
so pleased the big audience.
All members Of tn" show troups ar
requested 10 bc at the Opera House a
Z oclcck tonight. as photographs
the opening act will be taken.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-12-26
TESTS POWDER IN STOVE
Miners Experiment Blows Out Ell
tie side IS ii0usc

Washington, Pa, Dec. 26.--lier-
bert Waters, aged. -. :: coal miner
at Morrisvil!e, near hsre, tested the
quality OF blasting powder by toss
inr handful into an open fire III
his home yesterday.
Waters and his wife, Mary. aged
40, are dying in Tie Waync$burg
Hospital. Their $ year old dau@h-
ter. Thclma. is dead. and their i
year old son. Thomas. Is suffering
from severe but not fatal injuries.
Waters had keg of powder in his
home to be used in mine blasting
The explosive had become Iumry
and the miner was III doubt as 10 is
quality. Examinin" handful as
he sat in front of the fire, he tossed
few chunks or the blaze.
The resultant explosion set OF
The keg Of powder. blowing ont che
entire side of the TWO story brick
house and hurlin" the occupants Iii
TO the yard. All four were rushed
to the hospital. but Thelma died in
two hours.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-12-26
JAIL. DEI.lNE Rl
Christmas Salutaticn * fcllCwed by
Attack. One Guard Being
snsc1 l'N
. I sss. y


Toledo. Dec. 26.--Onc of tho
most daring Jail deliveries ever ac-
complshed in this part Of the colln-
Try occurred here carly yesterday
when six men called ut the county
iail, exchanged Christmas greetings
with three deputy <heriffS on duty.
ovcrpcwdered and locked them in a
cell, and then liberated four noto-
ricus burglars and safe blowers.
In the fight that followed the
.rrival of the visitors, Leo Noonan,
a deputy, was shot through the left
breast. Hearing the ccmmotlon,
Sheriff John Matthias rushed from
bed to investigate and was promptly
carried off TO tire "e!ar and impriS-
oned
The ten men then walked leisure
Is out Of the jail. Although an
alarm was quickly given. no. definite
trace of them had been found late
last night. though men suspect
ed Of completely in the delivery hal
been arrested.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-12-26
MRS SARAH SIMMS DIES

Mrs. Sarah Simms, 7G years old.
died Wednesday afternoon at her
home S26 Duke street. She is sur
vivcd by two sons and one daughte'
Her funeral will take place at :
O'Clock tomorrow afternoon from her
late reSidcnce Services VII b"
conducted " Rev ii. W. j. Nor
ton. rector Of Christ P. f. Church.
Burial will be in Union cemetery.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-12-26
FIRST NATIONAL BANK
INCPEASES DIVIDEND

AS will be seen by notice pub
lished in this .ssue, the directors Of
the First National Bank of this city
have increased the semi-annual
dividend Of the bank to seven per
cent, which places the stock on a
fourteen per cent per annum dlrl-
dend basis.
This Institution, the oldest Ma
tional Bank in, Virginia, since its or
ganization has paid to its stock
holders in dividends, 1854 500 90,
and has at this date, the largest
capital. surplus and undivided pro-
fits of any Institution in Northern
Virginia. 10000.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-12-26
STOCKHOLDERS NOTICE

The annual meeting of the stock
holders of the Alexandria National
Bank will be held in their banking
house il the city of Alexandria, Va,
on January 18th. 1920. at II o'clock
a. m. The purpose of the meeting
is the election of directors for the
year 1920, and for the transaction
of such other business as may
properly come before said meeting.
294-3Ot L. H. Dudley, Cashier.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-12-26
BANQUET AND DANCE

The II Class of the Alexandria
High School will mold its second
class reunion with banquet and
dance tonight at the Bely Dir IIot,i,
en- North Royal street. The men
bcrS and guests will ne seated II
500 and the banquet will continue
until 9:30. Dancing will be from
9::3O to y 1'clcck Besides the
members Of the class there viii! he
present al Of the members Of tie
faculty of She High School tn" four
years the 1917 class attended. and
also Captain William II. Sweeney,
who is to be guest of honor
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-12-26
ROCK EFELLER's MUNlFICENCE

= 80 - = =
John d. Rockefeller gave We'd
nesday to mankind a Christmas
present of slO0,OOO,00O. Half will
go to the General Education Board
to raise the salaries Of college pro-
fessors and half to the Rockefeller
Foundation to aid in its work Of
combating disease through improve
ment Of medical education, pub!ic
health administration and scientific
research. 1t is estimated that Mr..
Rcckefeller's public gifts now APP
proximate $450,O00,OO0
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-12-26
FIRST NATIONAL BANK

The annual meeting Of the stock
holders of this hank will be held at
the banking house. Tuesday. Janu-
airy 18th. 1920. between the hours
of eleven o'clock q. m. and twelve
O'Clock noon, for the election of d.
rectors for the ensuing year. and
The transaction Of such other bust
ness as may he properly brought
before the meeting.
George E. Warfield, Cashier.
295-30t
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-12-26
NOTICE

The Board Of Directors Of .AleNan-
dria Real Estate and Mortgage Cor
poration has ordered call for the
first cash payment of 40 per cent on
all subscriptions to stock OF the
above corporation. payable Deem
cer goth. Subscribers will please
call at the office of the Treasurer to
make payment and also arrange
notes for deferred payments OF 60
per cent.
3O6-3c Preston o. Cockey. Treas.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-12-26
OLD Attache of the Gazette
Honored by His
AFfiends
CITIzE.As TRIBUTE
Presentation Speech Which is Re-
sponded to by Recipient of Testi-
mOnial

About midday last Wednesday
Mr.. NJ. B. Harlow did what he had
often done before, entered the sane
tum of the Gazette, where he Is al
ways welcome-not, however, on
this occasion solely on friendly
visit, but for the purpose of tender
: ing Mr.. Luther Fl. Thompson a fit
ing testimonial on the 59th anniver-
sary of his entrance into the office
of the Alexandria Gazette. After
short formalitics incident to his
greeting he spoke as follows:
"Mr Thompson: AS lifelong
friend, it is one of the pleasant du-
ties in my life to present to you on
behalf Of number Of your friends
and fellow citizens this testimonial
of their appreciation of your valu
able services rendered not only as
the chief editorial writer OF the
Alexandria Gazette, but for VOW
lorg service to the city -..~Aar-
dria, holding as you have in past
years not only complimentary posi-
tions, but at one time the post Of
Mayor of our city, in all which
places You have shown yourself
worthy CT the trust confided in
you.
Mr.. Harlow then handed Mr..
Thompson fine gold watch with
't6e following inscription upon the
case.
Presented by the
Citizens of Alexandria, Va.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-12-26
EXECUTORS NOTICE

Having qualified as executor q!
the estate of Bernard McCann, de-
ceased. all persons indebted to saic
estate are requested tor make prompi
settlement. and all persons havin:
claims against said estate are re.
quested 70 present the same. prop
erly certified to the undersigned fol
payment
John y. Normoyie Executor
297-10c
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-12-26
NOTICE

The annual meeting Of the stock
holders OF the odd Fellow: Joint
Stock Company will be held Mon
day. January 5th. 1920. al 5 y. m,
at Odd Fellows Hall. South Crium-
bus street, Alexandria. Va.
G. G.. Brooks. President.
Gossip. VIM. II. skinner, S cty.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-12-26

The State Corporation Commission
has grarted charter to the EdmOnds
Contracting company, incorporated
Rosslyn. Va. Maximum $4,000; mini
mum. $4,000. R. W.. Conklin, presi-
dent; A. r. Hester, secretary and S
R. Edmonds, all Of Washington. D
C. To manufacture and deal in build
ing materials, fuel, ice, cement ana
Brick.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-12-26
THE CITIZENS NATIONAL BANK

The annual meeting of the share
holders of this bank will be held at
the banking house. January, 18th.
1920. between the hours of y noon
and ! p. M. for the election of di-
rectors for the ensuing year and for
the transaction of suci, other bust
ness as may properly be brought
before the meeting.
294-3Ot NJ. L. Dinwiddie. Cashier
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-12-26
FREE DINNERS GO BEGGING
New York Missions Have Elaborate
Erce Foods. But Few Guests

New York, Dec 2G.-Christmas
.ilnnors went begging on the Bow
cry last night. Roast turkey, with
all its trimmings" candy and
mince pie failed to attract half 50
many hungry men as were served
in former years. This was attribu-
ted to prevailing prosperity and
prohibition.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-12-26
THE FIRST NATIONAL BANK

At a regular meeting of the
Board of Directors held December
%. 1919. a semi annual dividend Of
seven per cent e PER cent? was de-
clared. payable on OF after January
End. > 1920.
3OG-6t George + Warfield. Cashier
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-12-26

Mr.. Thompson upon receiving the
trioute said:
"After an active newspaper life
extending three score years. during
which time | have been honorcd
with official positions, it is crafty
ing to know that | enjoy the confi-
dcnce of the representative people
of this community, in which ! was
born and reared, ard | receive this
tribute with the appreciation it de-
serves, to carry upon my person
during. the remainder Of my earthly
pilgrimage. As Il companion 1t Will
be constant reminder of the good
ness Of my friends of whom | am
Justly proud, especially NJ. B. Har-
low, who conceived and brought to
the birth this beautiful and useful
testimonial. While the shadows
are lengthcning and | look upon the
dial I will ever remember that this
tribute is from those who have al
ways been kindly disposed toward
me. Ny soul goes out to them one
and ALL"
We are told that about five hun
bred years before the Christian era
terrible plague ragged in Athens.
The terrified people offered sacri-
fices in every temple invoking the
gods to bring the pcstilence to a
close. 1t continued its work of
! death. however, until an Athenian
suggested that flock of sheep be
termed loose IN the city. and many
temples being i'll Athens at the time,
it was supposed the sheep would
stop in front of the altar of the god
or goddess who was angry with the
city. The sheep did not, however
stop in front of temple, but on 4
vacant lot where they were Offered
up as a sacrifice to the Unknown
God, after which the plague ceased
This was the altar Paul referred tc
in his address on Aeropagus. Ths
recipient of the testimonial described
above has not the names Of any OF
the donors sake that of Mr.. Harlow
and. like the Athenians of old, NJ
/ can only speculate concerning tht
identify of his unknown friends.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-12-26
NOTICE

The annual meeting of the dl-
rectors Of the Alexandria Iron
Works will he held at the office.
ROYAL and Wilkes street. January
lSt. 1920. ut . a. m.
By order Of the President
ooo-12t. A. s. Mankin. Secty
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-12-26
CITIZENS NATIONAL BANK
Alexandria. Va

At meeting Of the directors of
this institution. held today. the regu-
lar semi-annual dividend of six per
cent was declared, payable on and
after January 2, 1920, 10 stockholders
of record December 81, 1919. The
surplus fund was also increased from
S2oo,Oo0.0o to $2l0.0oo.o0
3O5-st. NJ. L. Dinwiddie, Cashier
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-12-26
BOY BURNS SISTER TO DEATH
Shenandoah Woman Leaves Children
Alone While Going Shopping

Alone While Going Shopping
Shenandoah, Pa, Dec. 2G.-Goins
shopping late Wednesday Afternoon,
Mrs. Brownie ZubusHie, left her 10
months old infant girl and two and
half year old son alone in the
house. During the mothers absence
the little boy lit piece Of paper at
the stove and the girls clothes be-
came ignitcd. The baby was burn
ed almost to crisp before neigh
bors. realizing that something was
wrong in the house, went to the
child's rescue. The boy was badly
burned about the hands and body,
but will recover.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-12-26
WOMEN FOR Fl. c. l.. STRIK f
$4,000 Illinois Housewives in Union

SS,U'u Illinois housewives IN Union
Against ProIitcering
Chicago, Dee. pa union of wonl-
en-, ready to strike against prices
whenever they 40 orbitant, is The
weapon that is w. used again
Dl2f;;ears in Illinois.
This union now has $4,000 member: !
1t is daily gaining thousands Of cor
verts. In five days it recently cause
the Chicago egg market 10 drop y
cents dozen. This was merely an cx-
pertinent, the leaders say, to test the
efficiency Of the organization. Now
that the machine really runs. they
say. profitcers are in for their perio |
cf unrest
Starting Friday, we are going t.
declare for Il few January clearing
sales ourselves" said Mrs. Joseph 7.
Bowen. head of organization. 'Thcsc
sales are going to he on all food hel
~ storage or out or the market.
Labor seems to be successful in
using the strike weapon. We are tax
ing it for ourselves. Hereafter wheH
we ask housewives to stop using any
commodity until the price drops ard
she does not do it. she will be 'scab
in the eyes of every woman tryin2
20 lever fcod costs. We have 5000
women new who will 90 en- strike
When we cali out the milk users an:
beef buyers and the canned goods cor.
sumers the merchants are going t
knew they are in the grip Of the mes
determined strike in Illinois history.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-12-26
MARRIAGE NOTICE

GADDY- McCARTY-Tucsday even.
ing. Decsmbcr %, 1919. by the Re"
DR.. Eugene E. Jackson Myrtle NJ
cartv and W. y. Gaddy. 306-l :
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-12-26

A marriage license was issued in
Washington Wednesday to Dansi c.
ANDERSON, of Alexandria, and Bessie
Nadine Williams of Washington.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-12-26

Mr.. and Mrs. Carl Won zalinski
and Mr.. William Boswell, of New
York. are the guests CT Mrs. lscbel
G.. Roswell. at ft. home in North
WASHINGTON street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-12-26
SOON IN ALEXANDRIA

Everybody trying to buy property
on King street.
The biggest little store in town !.
The King Street Jester.
TESTERS
3OG-1c. King and Patrick streets.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-12-26

Norfolk salt water Oysters AND
Hampton Bar clans Jacob Brill
foot OF King Street, 22i-u,