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Putnam patriot., 1919-09-05
RESTAURANT FOR SALE

Restaurant for sale. Good reason
for selling. Price reasonable. Well
established stand doing good business.
Corner of Main and School streets,
Webster, Mass. Tel. 282-M. H. j.
LEVASSEUR, Proprietor. $685.
Putnam patriot., 1919-09-05
AUTOMOBILE FOR SALE

1915, 5-passenger Haynes touring
car for sale. Just painted last week
and in first class condition. Has five
good tires. A real bargain. Apply
CHARLES SKINNER, Box 80, Good
year, Conn. 1885,
Putnam patriot., 1919-09-05
DRESS GOODSiwH90m Women n !. ca a

500 monthly selling Priscilla Fabrics,
Hosiery, Underwear, Etc, in spare
time Everyone buys, profits large,
we teach you everything. Write for
beautiful Free Samples. FITZ-
CHARLES D. G. CO, Trenton, n, j.
34-S6
Putnam patriot., 1919-09-05
MARRIED

PAQUETTE-ALLERIE - In North
Grosvenor-Dale, Sept. /, by Rev.
B. F. Donnelly, Florence Allerie
and Stanislaus Paquette.
DEMOLA- COLANINA-In Putnam,
Sept. 3, by Justice Irving H Miron,
Vito Demola and Marghrite Colan-
ina, both of Putnam.
Putnam patriot., 1919-09-05
DIED

PHANEUF-In Attawaugan, Aug.
&c, Mrs. Emma Phaneuf, wife of
Fred Phaneuf, formerly of Gros-
venor-Dale.
BATTEY- Putnam, Aug. 81, Miss
Patience Battey, aged 81 years, / l
months
AMES-In Occum, Sept 2, Mrs En-
lily L. Ames, formerly of Putnam,
aged II years.
BISHOP-In North Woodstock, Sept
/, Sarah Lyon Bishop, aged SO
years.
SIMMONS Norwich, Harold Sim
mons of Putnam, aged p years.
Putnam patriot., 1919-09-05
COOK WANTED

Cook wanted, colored or white, at
PUTNAM MANUFACTURING CO.
Boarding House, 1876 Providence St.
"a If
Putnam patriot., 1919-09-05
AUCTIONEER

Wanted-Everybody to know J. E.
Talbot is Graduated Auctioneer and
will ge you the highest prices for
Your goods. Just give him trial and
be convinced. Residence, 209 Grove
St., Putnam, Conn. Tel S9-5. 1889
Putnam patriot., 1919-09-05
WANTED

Chamber maid wanted at the Put
nam Inn. Apply at the PUTNAM
INN
Putnam patriot., 1919-09-05
BUY LIVE STOCK

w. F. Perkins, Butcher and Dealer
in Live Stock. Calves a specially
Am always in the market Phone
34-14, Putnam division. 8tf
Putnam patriot., 1919-09-05
Woodstock Academy Stock
holders Meeting

The Stockholders of Woodstock
Academy hereby give notice that the
annual meeting will be held in the
Academy building, Saturday, Septem-
Der 18th. at o'clock in the alters
noon.
HENRY T. CHILD,
Secretary of Trustees.
Putnam patriot., 1919-09-05

Gard of Thanks
The undersigned wish to express
their grateful appreciation to kind
friends and neighbors who were so
considerable and thoughtful during the
recent illness and after the death of
John Paine; also to those who sent
beautiful flowers for the funeral.
Mr.. and Mrs. Morris Patterson
Mrs. Fisher
Mrs. Burdick
John Paine. Jr.
Roy Paine
Putnam patriot., 1919-09-05
SHADE TREES

Are your shade trees filled with
dead branches? Are they too thick?
Are they dying from decay or dis
ease? l can fix them. Satisfaction
guaranteed in work and in price.
JOHN L. WRIGHT. Phone 1882.
o5tf
Putnam patriot., 1919-09-05

The Patriots job printing depart
ment is equipped for all kinds Of
books work.
Putnam patriot., 1919-09-05
FOR RENT

A very desirable S-room residence
with all modern improvements in the
village of Thompson. F. W. SEWARD
36-tf
Putnam patriot., 1919-09-05
PRINTER WANTED

Printer wanted at PATRIOT OF
F1CE, or young man to learn the
business.
Putnam patriot., 1919-09-05
PAVEMENT BIDS

Sealed bids will be received by the
Highway Committee of the City of
Putnam at the office of the City En-
gineer, Is Providence Street, until l
p. m, Saturday, September 6, 1919.
for construction and resurfacing
sidewalks as follows:
Bid No. 1-Construction of be-
tween 1000 and $4,000 square feet
of cement concrete sidewalks.
Bid No. Reconstruction of be-
tween 1000 and 5000 square feet of
tar concrete sidewalks.
Bid No. 3-Resurfacing of be-
tween 1000 and 10000 square feet
of tar concrete sidewalks. Specifica-
tions may be seen at City Engineers
Office.
The right is reserved to reject any
and all bids.
HIGHWAY COMMITTEE,
City of Putnam.
Putnam, Conn, August 81, 1919.
Putnam patriot., 1919-09-05

Patriot" want ads introduce
the buyers to the sellers in the
community The readers of the
little business message patron
ize the advertisers to the mutual
profit and satisfaction of both.
You may telephone your Want
AID. to The Patriot" Call 40.
Putnam patriot., 1919-09-05
FOUND
WAGON FOR SALE

A light, covered peddling wagon,
good for milk or bread, seen on the
streets marked c. F. Adams. Apply
to G. w. H. FARLEY. 33tf
Putnam patriot., 1919-09-05
CALL $685.

On phone and have your gas stove
put in shape and be shown how you
can do he same lift
Putnam patriot., 1919-09-05
WAN TED

National Cash Register State de
scription and price CHAS. KURTZ,
35 w. 10th ST., N. Y. So
Putnam patriot., 1919-09-05
FOR SALE

House and lot on Mechanics street,
formerly occupied by N w. Leavitt.
House is fitted with modern improve
ments and is in excellent condition
the lot has a frontage of "a feet and
a depth of 105 feet. This property
must be sold to settle an estate and
will make very desirable home. For
particulars apply to M. H. GEISSLER
Sc Eliza street. 33tf
Putnam patriot., 1919-09-05
WANTED

A girl or middle aged woman to do
chamber work. Inquire at once.
VERNON STILES INN, Thompson.
Conn. SO
Putnam patriot., 1919-09-05
GIRLS WANTED
WANTED
WAN TED
WANTED

Waitress wanted. Apply at the
PUTNAM INN.
Putnam patriot., 1919-09-05

Read the ads.
Putnam patriot., 1919-09-05
At 7.3O O'clock P. M.

for the following purposes:
First-To nominate Chairman
and Clerk.
Second-To place in nomination
all candidates for Town Officers to
be voted for at the annual Town
Meeting to be held October 6, 1919.
Third.-To do any other business
necessary to be done at said Caucus.
Dated at Phoenixville, Conn, this
End day of September, 1919.
Per order of Committee,
CARO- P. LATHAM, Chairman.
SO
Putnam patriot., 1919-09-05
BORN

GILPATRIC-In New Britain, Aug
20, a son, Randall, to Mr.. and Mrs.
F. Raymond Gilpatric.
Putnam patriot., 1919-09-05

Dated at Thompson, Conn, Septem-
Der 5th, 1919. 1886
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-10-18

men selected for this rent commits
sion" said Mr.. Fairfax. will be those
who will advise the discontinuance Of
their services as soon as conditions
reach normal; men who would conduct
the work in such manner as unneces-
sarily to prolong the law to receive
the salary of $4,000 per annum for
each commissioner would be a dan
gerous set to fill such important posi-
lions. Great care must be exercised
in selecting these men.
Mr. Fairfax said the members Of
the Real Estate Brokers Association
are ready at all times to assist the
commission to fix rentals that will be
reasonable to tenants and yet produce
a fair net rental on the value Of the
property occupied. The law Of sup
ply and demand must be recognized
in dealing with this question just as
it does in regulating prices Of all
commodities and the wages Of labor"
he said.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-10-18
REALTY SALES REPORTED

Nixon S. Plummer has purchased
from Shannon & Luchs a bungalow
1t contains six rooms and bath. hot
water heat and electric lights.
Several other sales are reported by
this firm. No. 3495 Holmead place was
sold to Russell Chapman for Louis d.
Carroll. It has nine rooms and will
by occupied by the purchaser as his
home.
Jack Creel purchased 1855 c street
northeast The sale was made for
Mrs. NJ. e. Allen.
Ralph G. Cornell purchased a home
in Bloomingdale. 43 s street. a two
story brick home Containing six rooms
and bath.
John R. Jasper purchased 75s La
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-10-18
PUTS AVERAGE RENT RISE
AT BELOW 80 PER CENT

BOSTON. Mass. October 1s.-Witn
reference to the increased cost OF
shelter in this country. as between
July, 1914. and July. 1919. the Ma
tional Industrial Conference Board in
its recent research report number
states that as a broad average the
rent increase. taking population dis
tribution into account, would be
somewhat below 80 per cent.
Reports from 155 cities Of varying
sizes are foundation of the report.
The largest single group Of cities Is
the one in which rent increases Tor
the entire five-year period fall be
tween 21 per cent and 80 per cent IN
twenty-eight cities the increase Tor
the dve-year period falls between 81
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-10-18
fdence in the administration OF this
measure"
What Real Estate Faces.

Mr.. Fairfax said that until the act is
reviewed by the local courts and finally
declared unconstitutional by the Su-
preme Court of the United States. real
estate in this city is subjected to the
restrictions and regulations as outlined
proceedings he said. owners and
agents are forced to recognize this dras-
tic legislation. and they are: therefore:
vitality interested in the installation OF
the machinery to carry out this extraor-
binary law
He declared that unlimited power
to manage and control every parcel
of improved property in the District
of Columbia is a large order, and that
conservatism and justice to owners
must be the policy. otherwise new
building construction for investment
and rental purposes will be complete
~ suspended. LAS soon as the COM
mission is organized it should imme-
diately announce what per cent net
1t regards as fair and reasonable for
different classes of living quarters for
tenants without flooding the commits
sion with. complaints for adjustment"
he continued.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-10-18
RENT COMMISSION
PERSONNEL. VITAL
Success of Ball Bill Hinges on
Appointees, Mr.. Fair
fax says.
REALTY MEN ANXIOUS

With the final passage of the Ball rent
bill by Congress, which is awaiting the
signature of the President, the next i'm
portant phase of it, which is anxiously
awaited by real estate men. property
owners and tenants, is the personnel of
the rent commission, which will be ap-
pointed by the President.
1.-The success or failure of this new
rent legislation primarily hinges on the
personnel of the rent commission" said
Charles W. Fairfax, president Of the
Real Estate Brokers' Association. ''Un-
less the President appoints men who are
thoroughly familiar with the local hous-
ing situation, owners will have no con-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-10-18

Six rooms and bath, near cars,
not far from Naval Observatory;
every convenience; thoroughly
modern; hot-water heating
plant; electric lights; terms can
be arranged.
Price, $500
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-10-18

per cent and 40 per cent. and In eleven
cities between II per cent and 80 per
cent. Local conditions play a large
part in the changes IN the cost Of
shelter. percentages varying not only
In different cities, but in different dis
tricts and class Of houses in the same
city.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-10-18

mont street. a six-room dwelling on
Columbia Heights. The sale was
made for w. K. Hill.
George A. Robinson bought q vacant
lot on Massachusetts, avenue near
North Capitol street and directly op-
posite the Hotel Harris. It was for
merly owned by Paul D. Wollard. chief
clerk adjutant generals ONCE, War
Department.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-10-18
Model for Other Cities.

IF this law is to be the model for
all cities throughout the country to
adopt, cooperation and simplicity are
essential to make it operate for the
benefit of all parties concerned. 1t is
hoped that local conditions will be
such before two years that Congress
will then repeal the law.
1T is presumed that the type OF
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-10-18
Cant. McCriuk Sells Home.

Capt. Joseph P. McCrink has sold
his residence, Ills New Hampshire
avenue, where he has resided for a
number Of years, to Mrs. Mary B.
King. Capt McCrink will temporarily
occupy an apartment at 1908 East
Capitol street until he obtains pos
session Of one Of his houses on Capt.
fol HilI. where he intends to make his
permanent homa.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-10-18
Washington Heights
Chevy Chase, Md.

A beautiful home, modern in
every respect; large lot; excel
lent location; II rooms, 2 baths,
hot-water heat; electricity;
every possible convenience;
5000 square feet of ground; fine
residential section, surrounded
by expensive homes; terms
reasonable.
Price, $4,000
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-10-18
Cleveland Park Home Sold.

The residence property at 2s49 New
ark street, Cleveland Park. was sold
by A H Sypher to James F. Byrnes
for $4,000. 1t contains ten rooms and
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-10-18
BUYS MARYLAND Home.

Charles A. Lindsey has purchased
four acres and a home IN Edgemore.
Md. for $4,000, through the real es-
tate firm of F. H Smith & Co.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-10-18

Tea was cultivated in China Z'foo
years before the Christian era.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-10-18
Woodbridge

Almost new; detached home;
excellent new home section; E
rooms and bath; hot-water
heat; electricity; located close
to cars; vacant; immediate pos
session; terms can be arranged.
Price, $500
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1919-01-23
DEATH OF PRINCE SUDDEN
Unable to Summon King and Queen
Wilson Sends Message.
BY Associated Press.

London, Jan. 21.-The death Of
Prince John, youngest son of King
George, came so quickly and unexpect-
ed Saturday night that there was no
time for the nurses who were with him
to summon the king and Queen Mary
to his bedside before he expired.
The London newspapers point out
sylnpathetically how the king and
queen have sought increasingly during
the war time to bury the tragedy of
their youngest sons delicate health in
the silence of their hearts, never hint
ing to the nation the nature Of the per-
sonal anxities Weighing upon them.
Public sympathy was expressed for the
royal couple yesterday in all the
churches.
President Wilson has sent a tele-
gram of sympathy to King George on
the death of his youngest son, Prince
John.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1919-01-23
TEUTONs fROWN
on new CLAIM
Chancellor Ebert Declares Ger
mans Will Not Make conces-
sions Beyond Wilson's IL
Points-Would Resign First.
lcopyrisht, 1919. BY III. United Pre...l

(copyrisht, 1918, BY ths United Prsss.)
Berlin. Jan. 21.-Chalcellor Ebert
told the United Press today that Ger
many will do everything to comply
with a conditions based on Presi-
dent Wilson's IA points. but that II the
allies make further demands he will
not take the responsibility Of signing
the peace terms.
He said Germany needs peace imme-
diately, that she may get food and ma
terials SO her people IAN go TO work.
He declared the Spartacans lost their
revolt and that nc further serious out
breaks will occur II the people are fed.
r they ere not fed, he said. " must
be ready for anything"
W. must nave a fair peace" de-
claredi Ebert. I'VE stand on President
Wilson's platform. which was the basis
on which we signed the armistice. we
will do everything to comply with con
ditions founded on his points. II ~
possible, though, that the enemy will
make further demands. Germany can
not accept them. I could not take the
responsibility for signing the peace
terms in that case. I could no take
the consequences, and I would resign.
], don't know what would happen after
that"
Asked what he thought OF the re-
sponsibility for the war. Ebert SAID:
THAT is a question I cannot answer
/ offhand. Personally I feel that blalno
was not Germany's alone"
Army Disorganized.
1--WE need peace Immediately, so We
can get food and materials that VIII
enable the people to go to work. no
| said.
'The charge that the government
| encouraged the disorders SO as to es-
| cape its debts is absolutely false. ine
reason we die nothing against boil
| shevism at the beginning Of h revolu-
ion was that the army, iocking home-
ward after the armistice, was dis
| organized and useless. Now the gov
| eminent forces have been rebuilt n
we intend to use every means to sup
| press bolshevism which, without doubt,
is an enemy to society.
1.-THE great danger of a ~bolshevist VIC
| tory is over. The struggle centereo
about Liebknecht and his associates IN
Berlin. There are still traces
| shevism in certain quarters outside OF
| Berlin, nourished by agitators.
Food Only Relief.
Examination of capAlred Sparta
cans showed that they were mostly
under-nourished, subnormal persons.
If they are fed, we need expect no fur
Their serious outbreaks. II they are not
fed, we must be ready for anything.
| There is a sort of desperation in GER
tain circles-a feeling that nothing
makes any difference. These people
are the victims of agitators who, we
are certain, are supplied with Russian
| gold.
"As soon as the economic situation
clears up, normal life will start again
and internal troubles will cease. 1t is
a question of peace and help from the
entente"
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1919-01-23
FAMOUS RUSSIAN
WOMAN ARRIVES
"Gra ndmother' Of Revolution
Comes to Friends In America
Words For the
Slav Orphans.
BY Associated Press.

Seattle, Wash, Jan. 21.-Catherine
Breshkovsky. known as the grand
mother of the Russian revolution" ar
rived here yesterday from the orient,
via Victoria, B. C.
Is 1t true I'm In America at last
with my friends" she exclaimed at
the dock, where she was met by friends
and a delegation from the Seattle
branch Of the Bohemian national al
lance. Among the friends was Miss
Helen Stuart Dudley, a Boston settle
ment worker, who came here to accom-
pany Nine. Breshkovsky across the
continent to Boston and Washington.
Madame Breshkovsky and Miss Dud-
ley, is is said, have known each other
TOR years.
Russian socialists do not desire
troops In Siberia, Nine. Breshkovsky
declared. Russian people want the
Czecho- Slovak soldiers, she asserted.
"The coming of Czecho- Slovak SOL
diers would be welcomed by the people
just as they would welcome the coming
of Christ as a deliverer," she said. 1.-THE
only order existing today in Russia is
that which has been established
wherever the troops gained a foothold.
1 hope some day to lead President
Masaryk, OF the Czecho-S lovaks, on a
tou Of Russia SO that he may educate
u people to the true standard of
democracy"
Madame Breshkovsky said she came
to America to tell the people OF the
United States that financial help is
needed for 100000 Russian orphans
and 100000 Russian illiterates.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1919-01-23
ITALY WORST SUFFERER
Fuel Situation There at Lowest Ebb
During the War.
By Associated Press.

Washington, Jan. 2l.-Italy whose
population as a whole was without coal
for heating and in large part without
gas for cooking during many months Of
the war, was the worst sufferer from
fuel shortage among the allied nations,
according to the report of the commits
sion sent to Europe by Fuel Admins
traitor Garfield. Representatives CT the
Italian government. the commission
said, urged an annual national supply
of 12.00o.o 900 tons, to meet actual re-
auirements. The whole OF this quanti-
ty would have to be imported since
Italy's only domestic feel Is a low grade
Ok l;Ea'ta.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1919-01-23
ONE MORE LOAN is ALL
Secretary Glass States tho Fifth viii
Be the Last.
BY Associated Press.

Washington. lam. 20.-Only one more
big war loan drive Is planned by the
treasury department, Secretary Glass
said today. This will be the Victory
Liberty loan, to be floated probably the
last three weeks in April. The amount
will not be more than $1,000, 600, 900, and
may be IS. 900, 900, 900.
81 expect the Victory Liberty 0 to
be the last intensive campaign for the
sale Of government bonds" said Mr..
Glass. Reports that there would be
two more bond issues this year aggre-
eating s12, 900, 900, 900 are entirely with
out foundation, not only as to amount,
but also as regards the number OF
campaigns"
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1919-01-23
GUT LIVING COST
At HOME; KENYON
Progressive Leaders Charge
Relief Fund Will Boost the
Prices In America
Prepare Fight.

Washington, Jan. 21.-DeNanding
that the profits of the packers be
curbed and some adequate attention be
given to the high cost OF living in this
country, Senators Kenyon and Borah
have taken charge of the fight in the
Senate against the 500, 000, 900 appro-
priation to send food to Europe. Both
take the position the chief purpose Of
the appropriation is to help big BUSH
ness, particularly the packers. who are
loaded up with pork products, out of a
hole. Moreover, they contend there are
too many hungry mouths to feed in
America, while unemployment is grow
ing, to warrant this outlay which will
tend to increase cost of foodstuffs
here.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1919-01-23
WILSON BACKS MEMORIAL
SUGGESTS February 19 as Day to Honor
Memory of Roosevelt.
By Associated Press.

washington, Jan. 21.-President Will
son cabled to Secretary Tumulty his
approval of the proposal to hold Roose-
Welt, memorial meetings throughout the
country on February 10, simultaneous
with the joint memorial services IN
congress. The message follows:
.I sincerely approve OF the susges-
ton for simultaneous meetings to com
memorate the life and services OF Mr.
Roosevelt. l think it would be a ! iost
suitable "a to show the esteem III
which the country held him.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1919-01-23
SOCIALISTS IN CABINET
Will ColIaborate With Ants in Hun.
sarian Government.
BY Associated Press.

Berne, Switzerland, Jan. 2O.-The So
~eialists in Hungary, according to the
Hungarian press bureau, have entered
a cabinet headed by former Minister of
Justice Berinkey to co!laborate with
the non-socialist parties. The social
lists, t is added. would receive the port
folio Of war, interior and public in
struction.
Another telegram from Budapest
says that Count Karolyi. the president
of the Hungarian republic, has en-
trusted NJ. Berinkey with the forma-
ton of a ministry.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1919-01-23
KAISER LICKED OWN NAVY
Men % Thing. they WsrssAshamsd st
l-erokoS Morals.
BY Associated Prsss.

worcester. Mass, Tan. 2l.-Rear Adj
miral Ralph Earle, u.S.N., chief Of the
ordnance bureau speaking here tonight,
said the kaiser was directly responsible
for the defeat q the German navy, he
said:
II was the greatest blow to the naval
authorities Of the world when the Ger.
MAJ feet surrendered, ana can ac-
count for it In but one way. The kaiser
made his men. and officers do things
they We're ashamed OF. with the result
That they became towards like oil MUIR
s.derers.
That spirit got into the German
navy and is the only way to account for
its sudden end"
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1919-01-23
TO STABALIzE EXCHANGE
Reach Financial Agreement With HoI-
Iand-Now to Parliament.
BY Associated Press.

The Hague. Jan. 21.-The govern
ment has laid before the second cham
Der Of the Dutch parliament for APP
provaf, conventions concluded between
Holland and France, Italy, Great Brit
ain and the United States. To France,
Italy and Great Britain, Holland grants
certain credits against their treasury
bills. Under the agreement with the
American government. Holland will
make deit sits in American banks with
a view to stabilizing exchange.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1919-01-23
TRADE WITH PALESTINE,

Washington, Jan. 20.-Palestine with
trade routes laid out by rail and cara
van across Persia was thrown open
again to American export and import
under an order today by the war trade
board. Figs. dates and tobacco from
the Levant are among the most gener-
ally known articles OF commerce made
available by the new order.