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Putnam patriot., 1919-04-04
JoY,s GARAGE CHANGES HANDS

Joys Garage, established by the late Michael R. Joy, changed hands this week. Louis Wolfe of Putnam, who has a coal and grain business in Dayville, has bought the personal property and leased the real estate.
 Mir. Wolfe is one of the best known business men in eastern Windham county, and makes his home on Grove street, this city.
Putnam patriot., 1919-04-04
SWALLOWED
 BICHLORIDE TABLET
Jos. Davidson's Knees "Faint- edo and He Sought a
 Doctor.
Taken to HospitaI.-Said He Was
 "Disgusted."

Joseph Davidson, pack peddler, arrived in Putnam from Portland, Me, some time last Friday. During the late afternoon he appeared at a local drug store and bought half dozen bichloride tablets. Joseph swallowed one and then, he says, his knees Tainted" When his knees went bad Joe hurried them to a doe tors office. When Joe told the doc what he had swallowed the physician sent Joseph to the Day Kimball hos pital.
 Joe said he lived in Fargo, North Dakota, and that he was on his way home. He had one dollar and seven ty-five cents to make the trip with, but also claimed to be peddling laces. When asked why he took the tablet Joseph said that he was "disgusted," {" which those to whom he told it as- sumed to mean that he was discourag- ed.
 According to the doctor Joseph had swallowed something besides the pill and the something was something that it will be hard to get after July 1st when the "drys" have their inn- ings.
 Joe was ashamed when he came to himself and covered his face. He tried to sneak out of the hospital with a suit of the institutions pajamas, but he was detected, brought back and given his clothes. He is now on his way Westward Ho!
Putnam patriot., 1919-04-04
DANGEROUS CORNER ELIMIN-
 ATED

One of the most dangerous corners in the city has been eliminated this week. Superintendent Dumas and his men started Monday to round off the sharp angle at the corner of Prov idence and Marshall streets, and the work has been completed.
 Tn order to make a graceful curve small triangular piece of land was necessary. This land was given the city by Rev. Charles F. Bedard, pastor of St. Mary's church. The church society owns the abutting property.
Putnam patriot., 1919-04-04
ARCANUM CLUB CHALLENGES
 THE ELKS

Billiard sharks, pool shooters and whist fiends of the Arcanum club have become ambitious and nightly these three games are being played in the club rooms as never before. There is a reason. The club has sent out def to the Elks across the way and are practicing preparedness, be- lieving that the lodge members will pick up the gauntlet
Putnam patriot., 1919-04-04
ELKS WIN
 TOURNAMENT
Trim Bohemian Club to a Fraz- gel and Loving Cup Re-
 mains In Putnam
Large Gathering Sees Finish.-Bo-
 hemians Good Losers

Putnam Lodge of Elks came under the wire winners by large margin, Thursday night, when the last leg of the billiard, pool and whist tourna- ment with the Bohemian club of Dan- ielson was run off The Elks came down the heme stretch in an easy, graceful stride that left the Bohemi- ans in the also ran" class. The total lead at the finish of the tournament was 167 points.
 There was a large gathering in the Elks' club room to see the contests, and the interest was intense. The Putnam players went into the last meet with handicap of 3S points to overcome, but it didn't make the players nervous little bit. Possibly the breaks came bad for the visitors, for it was apparent that some of the visiting players were not quite up to form.
 Before the contest was half over 1t was evident that Putnam was nosing ahead and that unless something broke they would be the possessors of the Is inch silver cup that was the trophy played for.
 When the scores were totaled it was found that Putnam had won in walk by 2005 points, making a net total. subtraeting the S8 point lead the visitors had in the three previous meets. of 167 points.
 The result was as follows
Putnam patriot., 1919-04-04
BOY BROKE LEG

Henry Baker of Pomfret was taken to the Day Kimball hospital Tuesday with his left leg broken. The boy 1s years old, met his father, who was driving home with a wagon. Young Baker tried to jump on the wagon, but missed his hold and went under meath.
Putnam patriot., 1919-04-04

The Victory class of the Congrega- tional church, Mrs. Charles Letters, teacher, has just packed a box of books which the members contributed and sent to the Home Missionary so- ciety in South Dakota.
Putnam patriot., 1919-04-04
STILL IN THE SERVICE

Sergeant Norman Warren return ed to Camp Upton Thursday altar noon after visiting relatives in Put nam.
Putnam patriot., 1919-04-04
Fire Department

Fire Department
 Alderman Johnson for the fire com ssittee reported that the committee had had under adyisement the matter sf reducing the number of men in the department and other matters. The committee recommended that no re- duction be made in numbers and that the companies remain as they now are-Hesc Company No, 1, 25 men No. 5, 10 men, and Hook & Ladder Company No. 1, 15 men.
 It was olso recommended that the increase in pay be granted so that in- stead of s20 q year the men will re- ceVe $50. The chief will get $f75 a year. first assistant, $65; second as- sisisant, $50 The foremen of the aop1panies will hereafter get $40, the first two drivers of No. 1, $75; two second drivers. $45; two first drivers of No. 2. $75.
 It was. also recommended to in- crease the pay of the superintendent of the fire alarm system to $200 q year.
 The committees report was acceps- ed and suitable ordinances were drawn up to put them into effect.
 Regarding the fire alarm system the mayor called attention to the preeari- ous conditiop of the system at the present tiiae. IL was gtatea that a eoufract had been entered into With the Gamewell Fire Alarm Company to put the system in shape, but that it had never been done. The superin- tendent of the system said that 1t was only "By the grace of God" that the city had got by with the system as 1t is. Alderman Johnson assured the council that the fire committee would look up the agreement with the Game well company and would take steps to remedy the matter. With this under standing no further acton was taken. The council voted the committee pow CT to act in the matter
 Alderman Padgett asked if the com mittee was going to take cognizance of the statements that there were members of the department who nev- CT attended fires.
 Aldrman Johnson said that shat was something that was going to have attention and that the so-called dead wood" was going to be weeied out He said that in a volunteer depart ment such as is maintained in this city that frequently some men would be absent, but ''there are some men, " he said. "who make no attempt to
Putnam patriot., 1919-04-04
To Get After Tax Delinquents

The matter of back taxes and sprinkling and sidewalk assessments was brought up and discussed at length. It developed that on the Lawler estate property on Pomfret street there is a sprinkling tax of S4 cents and property tax of $31.50 un- collected. The collector was empow- cred to take the necessary legal means to make the collection He was also so empowered to collect a sprinkling assessment of S25 50 from w. s. John son, Church street. It was moved and voted that the city pay a sprinkllng tax of S1.9S assessed against 1t for sprinkling Grove street near the sol diers' monument.
 In regard to sidewalk and curbing assessments remaining unpaid, the clerk was directed to take legal means to collect them and on motion of Al derman Johnson it was voted that the names of those who have not paid be read in each regular council meeting.
 Pay For Water Commissioners
 Alderman Padgett of the finance committee reported regarding the bill for $500 presented at former meet ing by the water commissioners. The committee reported unfavorably on the bill on the ground that when the positions were accepted there was nc salary attached and that there was 8 question of legality in granting it foi mast services. The committee die recommend that the commissioners be given S100 3 year each datiag from the time an ordinance was published and became effective. The commit tees recommendation vas accepted and an ordinance drawn up to cover the recommendations.
 Police Matters
 Applications for appointment as special police officers were received from Thomas Duffy, who has been do- ing special work under the mayors orders, Henry Labonte and k. T. Mayotte. Duffy and Labonte were elected
 In the case of Mayotte the mayor called attention to the fact that thls was the third time he had applied. He said he could not quite see why man would spasmodically resign and then wish to be taken on again.
 Alderman Johnson said he thought the mans jumping into office one day and jumping out again few weeks later was nonsense. He said that some little thing would come up and s.we get his resignation, then comes his application again. l move that 1t
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Putnam patriot., 1919-04-04

Geo. Lewis, E., 75 II. Barber, B., AT. J. Rich. [, 75; C Campbell, 5. Nj. Meehan, l.. 6s; W. Keech, B., 75. R. Sherman. E, 58; L. Duhe, B.. 75,
 Pool
 vandale, E., 100; Woodwork, B., 4S. A. Gagne, F., 100; A. Trahan, B., 5S. G. Sharpe, E., "A; Robertson, B., lo0. Burns, E., 100; F. Kennedy, B, 66.
 Following the tournament an excel lent buffet luncheon was served con sisting of chopped ham sandwiches, fruit cocktail, lobster salad, fancy cakes and ice cream, coffee.
 Fred Cunneen, acting as spokes- man for the visitors congratulated the Elks on their fine showing and said in closing, "You notice, however, that the Bohemian club are graceful los CTS"
 The II o'clock toast was drunk, glv- en by Exalted Ruler George Lewis Jr.
Putnam patriot., 1919-04-04
FIRE DEPARTMENT MEMBERSHIP
 IS NOT TO BE REDUCED
OFFICERS AND MEN GIVEN MORE PAY-BETTER FIRE
 PROTECTION FOR GRAND VIEW
Salary s1O0 Year For Water Commissioners.Cy After Tax Eyaders-Mayor Demands More
 Stringent Building Rules

attend fires and only took interest in drawing their pay, that these members
 would be weeded out"
Putnam patriot., 1919-04-04

There was bare quorum present at the regular meeting of the common council Tuesday evening, but never. aeless some important business was sansacfed. Those voting were Al seI,nen LaPalme, Padgett, Carroll Richard and Johnson.
Putnam patriot., 1919-04-04

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Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1919-02-01
MAY GIVE HUNS PEACE
TERMS THIS MONTH
Allies Want To Get World Back To
Normal Basis As Soon As Possi- =.
ble-Talk Labor Today.
lBy Associated Pressl

Paris, Feb. preliminary peace
terms probably will be presented to
Germany along with conditions for
further renewal of the armistice this
month, if present plans are not de-
ranged Recognizing the need for 9
return of the world to a normal peace
time basis, the nations associated
against Germany are considering
making a start toward an actual
peace treaty by inserting some of the
elementary terms to the conditions
which will be submitted to the Ger
man armistice commission February
18th. This decision is also reflected
in the examination now under head
way to determine what American
troops will be necessary to leave in
occupied territory. The plan is to get
they all out as soon as advisable. On
todays schedule of the peace confer
ence was meeting of labor commit
tee.
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1919-02-01
Huguely Shearer Writes He
Is Safe in Germany

Mrs. NJ. F. Shearer of the Red House
community has just received twol in
teresting letters from her son Hugue-
ly Shearer, written from Germany,
where he is located with the American
Army of Occupation. They were dat
ed Dec. 29th and Jan. 5th. He stated
that he was well and all right in every
way. This will be good news to the
host of friends of this popular Madi-
son county boy. A few weeks ago an
unconirmed rumor spread somehow
that his name had been seen in a cas-
ualty list from across the waters as
having been killed. How the report
started is not known, but it spread
rapidly and naturally was source Of
much uneasiness to his mother and
other loved ones here. Now that let
tiers have been received from him, all
of his friends and kin will naturally
be greatly relieved and delighted to
know that all is well with him.
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1919-02-01
Pershing Says Crime
Reports Are Exaggerated

Washington, Feb. Am official
telegram from Cen Pershing to Sec
retary of War Baker Monday charac-
terized the sensational French news
paper reports Of assaults and burglar
les by American soldiers in Paris as
"gross exaggerations." He asserted
the number of crimes committed by
Americans was almost negligible and
recommended that a full refutation of
the charges be put before the Ameri-
can people.
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1919-02-01
+27,762 AMERICANS
KILLED In ACTION
According To Revised Casualty Re-
ports, Now s5 Per Cent Complete,
Except Two Marine Regiments
(By Associated Press)


Washington, Feb. 1-Bulletin-Th
official tabulation of casualties by di
visions for the American expedition
ary forces, 95 per cent complete, was
made public today by the War De-
partment. The totals for all divisions
excluding two regiments of marines,
are:
Killed in Action-27, ,762.
Died of Wotnds-11,396.
Missing in Action-14,649.
Prisoners-2,785.
The grand total of major casualties
is 56,592.
In killed in action, the first regular
division leads the list with 1903.
There are two tables of prisoners,
both showing larger totals than the
announced list of known military
prisoners given out. The Red Cross
total is $500, while the Adjutant Cen
erals report shows 5,400, of which
1900 are military prisoners, practi-
cally all of whom are out of Germany,
except 11s, who died in captivity.
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1919-02-01
DOUBT REPORT OF WEDDING

The Interior Journal says that rel
atives of Capt. John N. Menefee, Jr.,
doubt the report from France that he
has just married French countess.
The news first appeared in dispatch
from Winchester to a Louisville pa
per. Capt. Menefee has some very
close friends living in Winchester now
and it was supposed that perhaps he
communicated news of his wedding to
them. The Interior Journal says: Mr..
John n. Menefee, Sr., father Of Capt
Menefee, said: 'T don't believe word
of it. know John would have cabled
US if he had done or ever intended do
ing such thing. / shall not believe
that he has married over there until
he informs me of it." Several letters
were received from Capt. Menefee
here today and yesterday but in none
of them did he mention his intentions
of doing so serious thing as taking
unto himself wife.
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1919-02-01
Big Game Here Tonight

The Sue Bennett Memorial basket
ball team of London got in on the AS
train this afternoon for their game
with the Eastern Normal five here to-
night. A warm battle is expected as
there has been considerable rivalry
between the athletic teams of the two
institutions. A double header will be
put on tonight at the Normal gym,
for the preliminary" will be game
between the Model 7th and Sth gradec
against the Caldwell High School.
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1919-02-01
Demcbilization Going Well
(By Associated Pressl

Washington, Feb. 1-Demobiliza-
ton of the army passed the million
mark during the past week, General
March announced today, with 81 900
officers and $4,000 men actually dis
charged. He said the total number
of men order for early discharge had
reached 1885, 900 men including 1884,
900 returned from overseas. He said
rehabilitation had proceeded to such
point that General officers are being
discharged. They include 33 &C
ais. all except four being regulars,
who returned to their rank in the reg
ular military establishment
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1919-02-01
Garrard Hemp Pool Sold
To Spears For 500, 900
(From Lancaster Record)

One of the biggest deals in the
county outside of a real estate deal,
was put through Monday when Mr..
Henry Cox, local agent fer Spears and
Son, of Paris, bought the entire pool
crop Of hemp consisting Of about 800,-
900 pounds. The price paid is under
stood to have been s14 for all the
number one grade, and $12 for the
number grade, and 81 for the tow.
The price paid represents about $780,
600 and while it looks good for the
sellers, yet it is said that it is not as
much as they could have realized had
they taken the market price one year
one year ago. The hemp since that
time has been stored in warerooms
of Mr.. F. B. Marksbury near the de-
pot, and together with the insurance,
taxes and other expenses, has cut con-
siderable into their profits
The hemp in this pool represents
about eight hundred acres and was
owned by w. B. Burton, w. r. Cook,
]. I. Hamilton, G. A. Bowling, and
Rankin Brothers, all of this county.
Mr.. w. S. Kiser, of Paris, who was
also instrumental in putting the deal
through, informs the writer that q
very short crop of hemp will be sown
in Garrard county this year, owing to
the low price and the scarcity of Ia
Dor. He places the acreage in the
county at fifty and says something
like 800 acres were sown in 1918 while
in 1917, there was about 5000 acres
in Garrard county. This is quite a
falling off and what is to be done with
the seed this year is also a question
that is agitating the farmers TO know
what to do. Seed had been selling for
as much as S. bushel but at presen,
there is no demand in the county al
all. The price for the 1918 crop has
not been fixed, but Mr.. Kiser thinks il
will start off at about S11.50 a hun.
dred for number one fibre.
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1919-02-01
Good Prices At Conlee's Sale

The big sale of Mr.. G. w. Conlee on
the Irvine pike, Thursday, drew big
crowd of bidders and everything
brought splendid prices. Uncle John
Shearer cried the sale and prices rang
ed as follows: 100 barrels of corn av-
eraged SS.40 per barrel; 1 pair OF
mules, SAT-; milch cow 800; 10
hogs $3.50 per head; 1 calf $24; 1
calf $35; 1 calf $3.50; chickens 9TH
cents; ROSTERS so cents each; 1 culti-
vator $22; 1 breaking plow S14; l
breaking plow $50; timothy hay $35 a
ton; clover hay $25 ton; / two-horse
wagon S51; / buggy $50.
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1919-02-01
BOTH IN ILL HEALTH.

Louisville, Feb. 1-Loeser for 25
years was travelling salesman for a
Louisville whisky house, and owned a
string of race horses. He and his
wife left here month ago for the
south, both in i'll health.
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1919-02-01
Cross6eld's Date Changed

DR.. Crossfeld, president of Tran
sylvania University, will lecture at
the Methodist church Thursday night
instead of Friday night, as originally
scheduled in the laity lecture course.
The change was made necessary by a
government call for a meeting in
Nashville on Friday night which he is
obliged to attend.
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1919-02-01
Well, Here 1t Is Again
(By Associated Pressl

Archangel, Feb. 1-Bulletin-An-
other violent Bolshevili attack COM
PEELED the hard pressed and outnum-
bered American, British and Russians
at Taresevo to withdraw 40 miles yes
terday. Their new position is at
Sromakrenga-
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1919-02-01
TopAY,s LIVE STOCK MARKETS

Louisville, Feb. Cattle 600i
steady and unchanged; hogs 1,2Oo;
steady to Is cents lower, $3.50 to
si7.io; sheep so; steady and unchang-
ed.
Cincinnati-Hogs steady; yester'
DAYS price; cattle steady; calves SIS
Mrs. Paul Carr, of Viper, is quite IL
at the home for her father, Mr.. NJ M
Reid, in Clark county, her many
friends will regret TO know.
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1919-02-01
Suckers Gave Up $4,000, 900
(By Associated Pressl

Chicago, Feb. 1-0fficers and pro-
moters Of the Pan Motor Company, a
Delaware corporation, Were indicted
here today on charge of misuse of
the mails. 1t is alleged $4,000 persons
were victimized for s5,0o0.000 by buy
ing stock in the concern.
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1919-02-01
Richmond Madison County. Kentucky Saturday February l. 1919
kentuckians Found In
Florida With Gas On
tBy Associated Press)

St Petersburg, Fla, Feb. Police
here are investigating the death of
Mr.. and Mrs. Jacob n. Loeser, of
Louisville, KY, who We're found dead
early today in their apartment whit
the gas turned on. Loesers' body was
found In bed, and his wife in a bath
tub in an adjoining room.
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1919-02-01

NOTICE-Bus for bottling girls
will leave Hardin and Devore's trans
fer barn MONDAY, February 8 at $3.50
o'clock a. m. Therefore all ladies
that have applied for work viii please
call at above time. C. E. Gaines,
superintendent. as
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1919-02-01
rnnAY,s HONOR ROLL.

Killed in Action-David McKeehan-
King; Lindsley Wiseman, Oil Spring
Wounded Severely-Irvine Hitch
cock, OIL Springs; VIM Gilvin, Sharps
burg.
Wounded Slightly-Bird Carter
Wilton
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1919-02-01

NOTICE. nave opened q shoe
shop over Hamilton Bros store and
solicit your repairing. First class
work guaranteed. Prices reasonable.
Geo. B. Hale. sos
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1919-02-01

Mr.. Stone Norman has returned
from Paint Lick where he went to
visit his father and became a victim
of flu. We can't tell whether its the flu
or whiskers that made such change
in his appearance, as his best friends
fail to recognize him when the popu-
lar oil man appeared on the streets
today.
Prof. Wren ]. Grinstead was plan
ming to go to Alexandria to deliver
an address this week but was pre-
vented by illness.
DANCING SCHOOL = Masonic
Temple every Saturday night. Open
session beginning this evening,
ruary 1, o'clock. So
Mr.. Sam Black continues quite i'll al
his home here.
Subscribe for the Daiiy Register.
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1919-02-01
Fourth Day.

Il W. B. Brandenburg VS.. l. & n.
n W. C. Bennett VS.. L. & N. R. R.
Clarence Foley VS. L. & N. R. R
Lakes and Parsley No 1, VS.. L. &
y. Z. R.
Lakes and Parsley No. 2, VS. L. &
y. r. R.
Allen Morrison VS.. L. & n. r. r.
Central Service Station VS.. Blake
man and Roberts
Baxter & Abbrose VS.. c. X. Engle.
". T. Raleigh Company VS.. Brutus
Motley, etc
J. VI. Evans VS.. L & N. r. R.
Fifth Day.
Bates Hogan, by etc, VS.. l. & N.
RR.
John Elmore's Admr., VS.. L. & N.
RR-
Thos. C. Phelps, Admir-, vs.. l. & N.
RR-
Seventh Day.
Jos. Joseph Bros & Co., VS.. NJ.
Wides.
Sallie NJ. Gooch VS.. Robert Lakes.
Eighth Day.
". ". Carre Rec. etc, VS.. Blanton
'Ember Company.
Arch X Francis VS.. Turner VIII
more.
Parks Bros. Aplts. VS.. Turner Will
fo-i Aplee.
C. C. Griggs, VS.. James R. Shaw
etc
Ninth Day.
Henry Ppewitt, Aplt. vc Ben Mob
er.y. Aplee.
y. T. Bogie VS.. Morgan Taylor, etc
G. L. Wreen vs.. w. DI Rogers, etc
Mary Rife, Aplt. VS.. Mrs. VIM
FInney, Aplee.
Tenth Day.
J. S. Gott VS.. Adams Express Co.
J. B. Million VS. d. p. Black
c. C Culton's Admr, VS.. A. II
Thomas.
Allen Kirby VS.. Cain and Edwards.
Eleventh Day.
B. P. Hooker VS.. George Perkins.
Thirteenth Day.
Louis P. Hymer & Co. VS.. II. Wides
V. Horn & Co. VS.. NJ. Wides-
Fourteenth Day
W T. Poff, etc, Aplts. vs. Phoeb'
C. POff, etc, Aplee.
W. D. Logsdon VS.. John Baker
Morris Wides VS.. Adams EXPIRES
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1919-02-01
Heard About Town

Friends are glad to know that Pri.
vate Frank T. Pruitt, of Camp Meade
who has been in the hospital since
November, is out and is expected
home soon.