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The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1919-01-17

DR.. Ide of Mattawan reports a
total of eighty-three cases of In
fluanza and three cases of pneumonia
in his community, without the loss Of
a single patient.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1919-01-17

FOR SALE-By owner 40 acre fruit
farm 2 u miles from Bangor, Mich.
n. w. 4 Of N. E. II of Section 10
Town South Range 16 West Van
Buren, county, formerly known as the
Martha Jones land. Investigate same
and make me offer.
A. l.. Moorehead, 200 New Ault Bldg.
46tS. Tulsa, Oklahoma.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1919-01-17
PUBLIC NOTICE Charley Morto

PUBLIC NOTICE Charley Morton
is going to sell and deliver wood for
me. All wanting wood at any time,
please give him your order. He
must have cash on delivery, for it
costs me a lot of money to furnish
him the wood and pay him to sell and
handle it and supply you at all times.
Your old Woodman and True Friend
51t1. Charley Hoskins.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1919-01-17

FOR SALE-Three Beagles and One
Fox Hound. Good ones Price
reasonable.
George Weber
51t3. Route 3, Paw Paw, Mich.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1919-01-17

Krause Dairy Feed, $3.50 per 100.
C-er-Lay Poultry Feed $500 per 100.
futile & Smith.
FOR SALE-Good Upright Piano.
Enquire at 215 Oak Street
50t3* Paw Paw, Mich.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1919-01-17
CLASSIFIED
fiye lines or less 25o All over that
amount, o. per In extra.

West Virginia Blue Star Lump Coal
$40 per ton delivered. Next to
Pocahontas in quality.
Tuttle e. Smith.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1919-01-17

WANTED To BUY Second hand
Single Buggy, Orchard Wagon and
Single Work Harness. Also load of
Alfalfa Hay.
Phone IL r. 80 Mrs. f. G.. Newland
51tl. miles east Of Paw Paw.
Putnam patriot., 1919-11-28
UNKNOWN GUJNMAN SHOOTS
 NINE-YEAR-OLD SCHOOL BOY
Eastford Lad Loses Three Fingers From Left Hand.---Is Shot From Ambush
 In Early Morning
Father Suspects Shooting Was Not Accidenal-Lays It
 Man With Whom He Ouarreled

While setting traps on his father s farm early Tuesday morning, Michael Aatwyko, the nine year old son of Theodore Matwyko of Eastford, was shot in the left hand and as result three of his fingers have had to be -amputated. Just how the boy was shot and by whom is somewhat of a mystery, although the boys father does not hesitate to declare his con viction that it WAS the act of a man with whom he has been having some difficulties lately.
 Nr. Matwyko had left his farm on Tuesday to go to Phoenixville. The little boy went out to make his morn ing inspection of the traps near a brook which runs through the place. He was leaning over inspecting one of the traps when suddenly there was a gnnshot from the bushes nearby, the charge mangling the boys hand banly and some of it entering his abdomen. He ran back to the house crying, one finger completely blown off the hand and two others badly injured.
 The boys father was reached by
Putnam patriot., 1919-11-28
FARMERS TO HOLD
 ANNUAL MEETING
Windham County Association to Elect Officers at Odd
 Fellows' Hall
Public Is Invited to Hear Two Inter- eating Speakers.--.Wil Hear
 Reports

The annual meeting of Windham County Farmers Association will be held In Odd Fellows hall, Putnam, on Friday, December 5. The entire day will be devoted to the meeting and the public is invited to be present at the afternoon session.
 Election of officers and reports for the year just closed will be heard at the business session opening at II O. clock in the morning. Lunch will be served at 12.30.
 At the afternoon session at l.30 o'clock Mrs. A. II. Benton, chairman of the Home Economies League of Holland county, will speak to the members and any others who are in- terested on Peace Time Farm Bu- reau Work" At 2.15 the meeting will be addressed by Richard Pattee of Boston, manager of the New Eng land Milk Producers Association, on ssThe Present Milk Market Situation" MT. Pattee should have great deal to say which will be of interest to Wind ham county milk producers, and both addresses are open to the public.
Putnam patriot., 1919-11-28
CHANGE IN COUNTY AUTOMO
 BILE INSPECTION
Attention to Be Given to the Over
 loading of Public Service Cars

There has been a reassignment of territory of the deputy automobile in- spector of Windham county, whereby Ralph c. Young of Danielson assists the deputy in New London county and the Holland county inspector relieves MT Young of the work he has done in Willimantic.
 A letter has been sent from head quarters at Hartford to all inspectors and police departments relative to public service vehicles. It is to the effect that letters are being received from all parts of the state that drivers overlooking their cars which, under the law are limited to two passengers in excess of seating capacity, and re- ouests that the matter be given atten- ton.
Putnam patriot., 1919-11-28

telephone at Phoenixville and upon arriving at home he immediately took the boy to the Day Kimball hospital An operation was performed remov- ing the stump of the little finger and amputating the third finger of the hand. A portion of the thumb was also cut of and investigation showed that splinters from the charge had en- tered the abdomen. The boy is re- ported as resting comfortably.
 The shooting has aroused consider able feeling in Eastford, where the boy is we'll known. He is bright little lad and attends the school taught by Miss Mildred Buell., daughter of H. B. Buell.
 MT. Mastwyko says that recently he has had some trouble with one of his neighbors whom he has forbidden to set traps on his property. He is convinced that the accident is con nected with this dispute and that the man behind the gun was out for him and not for the boy.
 The shooting is in the hands of tho police and the matter is being given { thorough investigation.
Putnam patriot., 1919-11-28
PLANNING REASSESSMENT OF PROPERTY VALUATION
Committee of Cha of Commerce
 Ready to Make Report

' A special committee of the Putnam Chamber of Commerce, Messrs. E. C. Morse, George L. Padgett and w. J. Bartlett, have been in conference with men representing concerns making a business of reassessing property val ues for the purposes of taxation, with the idea of having such property in Putnam reassessed They have been gathering data and making investiga- tions and will soon have report to make and tentative plans to sumb1t for carrying forward the work here
 As was stated at the last annual town meeting, when an attempt was made to formulate some plan to re- assess property in order to raise the necessary money to defray the ex- penses of the town and city without the necessity of increasing the tax rate, already high, such a reassess- ,ment is imperative or the tax rate will go soaring.
 It is the belief of those In close touch with the situation that there are at present glaring inequalities in as- easements throughout the town that need adjusting and that the result of a reassessment would be substantial increase of the grand list
 It has been found that property has greatly advanced in value, especially if one is a prospective purchaser, and it is believed that the time has come to increase valuations to something near what owners hold their property at.
 The manufacturers stated at the town meeting that they were ready to cooperate and to stand by any ad- ditional burden that was just ana equitable.
Putnam patriot., 1919-11-28
TWO MINOR AUTO ACCIDENTS

There were two minor automobile accidents this week in which cars were damaged but no one hurt.
 Tuesday afternoon Massachusetts travelling salesman making a detour through lower South Mani street, ran through a fence and his machine rolled down the bank. He was thrown out but not hurt and after the fiivver was righted he was able to proceed.
 While Irving Green was driving Ford car on Front street about O. clock Wednesday evening the rear wheels skidded on the wet roadway and the car ran into big truck of the Interstate Trucking Company, New Bedford. The front end of the Ford was smashed in, but the truck was not damaged.
Putnam patriot., 1919-11-28
FINAL EFFORT
 TO SAVE TREATY
League to Enforce Peace Makon Final Appeal Before New
 Senate IN
Urge That Pressure Be Hrounkk e
 Bear to Save Instrument

The League to Enforce Psaee. through it's supporters in Putnam, has sent out a last call to save the treaey. A section of the call is as followp:
 "The defeat of ratification of tAa Peace Treaty has been received by the country with surprise and indigna- ton. The people want peace. Thsg want peace and they want a Leagus of Nations to guard the peace. Whsss name 1t bears, which party brand ' wears, they care not at all. 1hey longed for and expected ratiheafiea before adjournment of the Senata
 "The making of peace is no moro . party question than was the making of war. The American people. with- out regard to party. stood behind tAs war until the day of victory. Wifh like unanimity they now stand behind the Treaty.
 Shall the small minority who - pose League of Nations in any fern defeat ratificationl Shall fifteen 6sn- ators decide where America shan stand in this world crisis? EighAy Senstors have shown by their vsta that they favor the great principle sf the League of Nations. The fate q the Treaty rests in their hands. Thsy have the votes. They have the pOu- CT. The,ss is the responsibility. Thsy must get together.
 "The treaty should be ratified q the earliest possible moment after tAe Senate reconvenes on December lse Ir the name of thousands of Ame<t- cans who have died to bring peace an4 end war and of millions of Amerieana who have toiled and sacrificed to thsk end, we call upon the Senate to foFgse prejudice and partisanship and agrse upon . resolution of ratihcat3s1 ccuched in terms that will permit the other signatories of the Treaty e an- quiescs in the conditions of our sse- ifictaions."
Putnam patriot., 1919-11-28
THOMPSON DOGS ON
 GOOD BEHAVIOR
Four Animals Under Quaran- tine For Observation For
 Rabies
Mad Dog From Over the Border Is Killed In Northeast Corner of
 Town

A mad dog that it is believed came from over the line in Rhode Island was killed in the northeast corner of the town of Thompson recently, and when it was found that it had been in company of other dogs an investiga- tion was made. Following the inves- tigation made by Officer Neri Cod erre of North Grosvenor-Dale and State Officer Howard Elliott, four dogs were ordered quarantined and watched to see if they had suffered any i'll effects from being in the mad dogs company.
 The dog that was killed was an emaciated hound without collar or tag. It was seen at the William Sher- man farm lying under wagon. As MT. Sherman approached the dog dashed out at him and MT. Sherman took a club to ward off the attack and finally killed the dog.
 While no orders have been issued as yet it was thought that possibly 1t would be necessary to muzzle all dogs in the town as was done in this sec ton of the county some time ago, but such an order has not as yet been deemed necessary and owners hope that no such provoking situation may again arise,
 Meanwhile all dogs are under sur veillance by their owners and officers and unless they behave like normal canines they will be locked up.
Putnam patriot., 1919-11-28
SUPREME COURT ASKED TO
 CONSTRUE GOODRICH WILL.
Trustee At Loss How to Act Under Provision of Instrument Which Creates Trust
 For Daughters
Daughters Subsequent Divorce Is Basis of Legal Probe. tA
 Court Is Asked O Solve

construes it It is to settle this naa1- ter and to protect himself that tAs trustee comes into court to have tAe question judicially decided.
 Judge Mahlon H. Geisler, of the firm of Torrey & Geissler, this city, has been appointed by the count c look after the interests of any appAr- ent or presumptive heirs and hs win present the other side of the cass be- fore the supreme court. claiming tAa1 there is possibility of such helm b. ing in being at the death of MrA D. wis and that therefore the trust shanA remain intact and not be turned evss to Mrs. Davis.
 The question is a technical ono cd is one of the most interesting e tho legal profession that has come ID f1 this state, noted for it's suproae court decisions under the construc<Ssa of wills, in years.
Putnam patriot., 1919-11-28
STARTS LIBRARY FOR LEGION
"Souvenir" Taylor Gives Post Nucleus
 of Nineteen War Books

Among the many Thanksgiving visitors in the city was William H. Souvenir" Taylor, arriving in cloud of gift-postals, good words and hearty greetings. MT. Taylor came to Put nam to spend the holiday with his fa- they, George Taylor, ST. Among the souvenirs which he brought with him this time was gift of nineteen books to Anselm Mayotte Post, American Legion, these books to form the nu- cleus of permanent library for the post. The books cover a wide range of subjects dealing with the Great War, and the gift will be most ae- ceptable one to the post, which IS shortly to move into it's new perma- nent home.
Putnam patriot., 1919-11-28
WAS A MAJOR, IS
 NOW A WEAVER
James A. Ramsey of Torrington Pegging Shuttles At Mill
 In Mechanicsville
Saw Service In Mexico and Overseas.
 Had Charge of Policing Brest

A special story in Hartford paper is of local interest, as the subject of the write-up is working in the nearby village of Meehanicsville. He was a major in the U. s. army and is now a weaver at the French River Textile Company.
 From advancement to the rank of major in the United States army, to working as weaver in wooden mill in Mechaniesville, has been the DOT tion of James A. Ramsey of Torring- ton. Honorably discharged from the service at Camp Dix, N. J., Major Ramsey. who was promoted higher than any other soldier who left Tor rington for the world war. found no situation to his liking open to him.
 Before joining the colors he had been a policeman and later fireman. He went with Company M of the old Connecticut National Guard, to the Mexican border and won distinction there in his capacity of captain of the local unit. Returning home, he found his place as foreman at the plant of the Warrenton Woolen Company filled by another.
 He was still captain of Company M when the United States entered the world war While in charge of the command in Bridgeport, he figured in motorcycle accident in which his leg was broken. His unit went overseas without him, but Captain Ramsey quickly recovered and when physical ly fit was sent to France in charge of another command.
 His work overseas was of the high est order. He had entire charge of the policing of Brest. Captain Ram sey had four sons and all of them entered the service. Two of them went to France and one is being treated yet for wounds he received in battle. A third was with the Naval deserves anu tftc aoui VT ID oesiA sss ss@~ United States navy.
 While yet his recommendation Tor major was before the war department Captain Ramsey left France for the United States. Soon after his arriv- al here he was notified that he had been promoted to the rank of major at the instance of some of tho best generals in the United States army. That was the highest rank conferred on any Torrington soldier, but there was no demonstration in his honor in his home town, and petty jealousy was given as the reason.
 Major Ramsey quietly left Torring- ton. and word has just been received there that he is in the obscure town of Mechanicsville, working at his trade of weaver.
Putnam patriot., 1919-11-28
WORCESTER TELEGRAM SOLD

Starting the Worcester Telegram 35 years ago on $500 borrowed cap ital. Austin P. Cristy has sold the pub l;cation for one million dollars.
 This record of the marvellous de- yelopment of a newspaper is charac- teristic of the man who was one of the most fearless newspaper publishers in the country. He printed all the news without fear or favor. making friends and enemies, but even his enemies ad- mired his fearlessness.
 The paper was developed by hard work and close application to business as MT. Cristy had taken but thirty-five days vacation in as many years.
Putnam patriot., 1919-11-28
so DRY HE'S
 DRYING UP

Danielson.-When a man gets so that he is actually drying up, as proved by his loss of 45 pounds since July 1, it Is best for him to find some place where he can find some moisture So says Louis Gamin, who has lived here for years, but who is to sail from New York Saturday on the La France for the land of the same name.
 Gamin, who is about 5s, has no relatives and has accumulated enough money to live in comfort, but he can't get this comfort in this land of prohibition,
Putnam patriot., 1919-11-28
AMERICAN LEGION TO ELECT
Will Choose Officers For Year At
 Next Meeting December 9th

The next meeting of Anselm May otte Post, American Legion, will be held on December 9th. It is hoped that the Legion can meet in its new quarters. If not the meeting will be held in the Chamber of Commerce rooms. The charter will be closed at this meeting and there will be an elec- ton of officffiers for the coming year.
 The meeting of the Legion held last Tuesday proved to be one of the most interesting that has occurred since the most was established. John H. Moss gave a most interesting talk on the re cent convention at Minneapolis, talk ing up in detail the various subjects discussed there.
 It was reported that the post now numbers 216 members.
 The following committee was ap- pointed to draw up the constitution and bylaws of the post: Whitman Danielson, chairman; John H. Moss, J J. Charron, J. J. Whitehead, Jr, and Archie Macdonald, Jr. The fol- lowing committee was appointed to collect the service records of each members of the post and establish them on permanent file: J. E. Ryan, chairman; H. J. Lambert, Herbert k. Nelson. Lawrence Backus, G. Stanley Shaw and J. P. Ryan.
 The report of the committee in charge of the Armistice Day social was read and approved and votes of thanks extended to those who assist ed in making the affair success.
Putnam patriot., 1919-11-28
TRADE SCHOOL LEAVES FLOOR
 IN KILLINCLY GAME

The Putnam State Trade school basket ball team left the floor during a game with Killingly High school at DanieIsan last Friday evening with the score standing 14 to II in favor of Killingly. The last half of the game became rough and finally the referee ordered Back and Passmore off the floor for. breach of the rules, Putnam refused to continue the game.
Putnam patriot., 1919-11-28
MANY DONATIONS TO DAY KIM
 BALL HOSPITAL

There has been a generous response to the Thanksgiving donation appeal for the Day Kimball hospital and 1t is believed that it will be the largest in some years. All the week articles have been left in the workrooms of Smith and Walker. including vegeta- bles, groceries, fruits, etc. The com mittee of the Woman's Board is well pleased at the response of the people of eastern Windham county.
Putnam patriot., 1919-11-28
P. H. s. ALUMNI DANCE

One of the prettiest social events of the season was the dance given by the Putnam Alumni Association at the High school, Thanksgiving night. It brought together graduates, pupils and parents. and was greatly enjoy ed. The proceeds will be used in a fund being raised to buy dishes.
 The committee in charge was Miss Gertrude Jones. chairman; Mrs. 5. M. Wheelock, Mrs. Lewis T. Champlin, Miss Edith Bowen, Herbert J. Smith and J. Richard Carpenter.
Putnam patriot., 1919-11-28
NAMED LOCAL INVESTIGATING
 AGENTS

In connection with giving state aid to widows, under a plan now in ef- feet, First Selectman C. E. Pierce of Putnam has been named as agent to investigate the worthiness of any claims that may be filed in this town. George H. Hicks. first selectman of Pomfret, has been named for that town and Selectman Leon Walker for the town of Thompson. In Wood stock, Byron E. Eddy, first selectman, will act.
Putnam patriot., 1919-11-28
WILL ASK GOVERNOR FOR DAY.
 LIGHT SAVING SESSION

At a meeting of the mayors of the state the continuance of daylight say- ing was endorsed and committee was appointed to submit a request to the governor to call special session of the legislature to consider daylight saving act. Such request has been forwarded to the governor by Mayor Kinsella of Hartford, chairman of the committee
Putnam patriot., 1919-11-28

The construction of part of the will of the late Eleanor Minor Good rich. former wife of Admiral Caspar F. Goodrich, U. s. N, formerly of Pomfret, was down for hearing be- fore the superior court at Willimantic at the short calendar session last Fri day. After the facts had been stated Judge Burpee reserved the construc- ton for the supreme court of errors. The facts leading to the legal ques- ton are substantially as follows:
 Mrs, Goodrich died May 20. 1908, leaving two children, one. son Cas- par. was killed by an explosion on the battleship Georgia. The surviving children were Eleanor c. Davis, for merly Eleanor G. Campbell. and Gladys c. Brennan.
 The will, among other things. pro vided that practically the whole es- tate be left in trust for her surviving children, to each moiety, to be held in trust, however. The court ap- pointed Henry A. Mosle, New York lawyer, the son Caspar, and the daughter, Eleanor G. Campbell, as trustees. The son died and Mrs. Campbell resigned, leaving MT Mosle sole trusted.
 The share left in trust for Mrs. Da- wis amounts to between twenty-five and thirty thousand dollars, The trust was of such nature that the income could be paid by the trustees to the daughter Eleanor at their discretion until the death of her then husband, Douglas Campbell. It was further provided that at the death of MT Campbell the trustees could pay over, at their discretion, the entire trust es- tate.
 In 1913 Mrs. Campbell was divorc- ed from Douglas Campbell and she subsequently, married Colonel Charles T. Davis, an officer in the English ar my and subject of Great Britain.
 Now Mrs. Davis has come forward and demanded that the trustee turn over the entire trust estate, claiming that the divorce of her husband was in effect in law the same as if he had died, and that therefore she was en- titled to have the whole estate trans ferred to her by the surviving trus- tee.
 Mrs. Davis father and sister, the only living persons in interest. are agreed to this disposition of the es- tate.
 It is further set forth in the crea- tion of the trust, however, that if Mrs. Campbell, now Mrs. Davis, should die before her then husband, Mir. Camp bell, who is still living, that the es- tate should go to her then heirs at law as if she had died in Connecticut intestate.
 The trustee is willing to turn over the estate, but in the event that chil- dren should be born and that Mrs. Davis should die before the death of Mir. Campbell, then he fears that the heirs, under this lattes part of the trust. would demand their propor- tionate share and he would have to pay it again. had he already paid it to Mrs Davis during her life time. On the other hand he fears an action at law by Mrs. Davis if he fails to accede to her demands under the will as she
Putnam patriot., 1919-11-28
STUDENTS HOME FROM HOLl-
 DAYS

Among the school and college stu dents home for the holidays were :; The Misses Dorcas and Ruth Bartlett, St. Margaret's, Waterbury; Malcolm NJ. Wiley, Kenneth Ballard, Clark College; Donald Johnson, Yale, New Haven; Miss Sylvia Wheeiock, Put nam Hall school, Poughkeepsie; Miss Elizabeth Wheelock, Mary Lyon school. Swarthmore, Pa.
Putnam patriot., 1919-11-28
DISTRICT DEPUTY VISITS ELkS
 LOCE

District Deputy James P. Hayes of Norwich made his official visit to Put nam Lodge of Elks Tuesday evening, and after the business session was over complimented the lodge on the way the degree work was performed on a class of candidates.
 There was one of the entertainment eommittee's famous buffet lunches served at the close, the main dish be- ing A delectable chicken salad.
Putnam patriot., 1919-11-28
HERMON C. CARVER MARRIED
 WEDNESDAY EVENING

Hermon G. Carver, train announcer at the Putnam railroad station, and Miss Flora Pierce of Mechanicsville. were united in marriage Wednesday evening at the Baptist parsonage by the Rev. G. c. s. MacKay.