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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-09-11

the outside. Passing up u wide, open stair
way leads to a sleeping chamber most
comfortably furnished. French evergreen
trees are kept in the room and with the
posts which are left in the rough give
the whole room II park effect. The bed
room suite Is probably one Of the finest
pieces OF workmanship to be found around
this locality, 1t being made Of red birch
and birdseye maple. Many little handy
pockets are built into the cement walls.
such as match safe and medicine
chest. Mr.. Smith, who has owned many
MONIES throughout the States, and by sew
eral misfortunes, has had them broken
up, lives alone and is continually i'm
proving the premises. He delights and
takes much pride and interest in showing
parties through his home.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-09-11
GET ALLEGED FLOUR THIEF

George McAnney. who was arrested by
the Rutland police department Sept. l.
charged with burglarizing the Davis Feed
company's store. was arranged before
City Judge George NJ Goddard and
pleaded not guilty. He was bound over
to county court and bail was fixed at
81. 900, which ne was unable to furnish.
SO he was taken to the county jail for
safe keeping.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-09-11
AN APPROPRIATE GET

"Auntie. what would be an app
ate birthday present for Jack9"
How long has he been calling on
my dear?"
"Why-er-over a year now"
Then" said her aunt. you'd
give him hint. Boston TRANSCRIPT
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-09-11
PERPLEXING

An Episcopal clergyman who had but
recently come to a certain neiRhborhood
passed two urchins on the street.
Good morning, Father" said one Of
them. misled by the clerical garb.
Don't you know nothin?'' said the
other contemptuously, when the minister
had passed. Dat guy amt no father.
why. he's married an got two kids
Boston Transcript
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-09-11
THE STORY TELLER
SUSPICIOUS

II Just heard said Mrs Crouch. of
n man who broke himself of swearing by
giving his wife a quarter every time he
uttered an OATH"
ooh, no you DON'T said her husband.
Don't what"
Rope me into any such snap as that.
You'd be serving me burnt oatmeal and
soggy biscuits every morning.-Boston
Transcript.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-09-11
CHILD THROWN FROM CAR

The little daughter of Mrs. F. ii. Per-
kins of Concord was injured when
thrown from an automobile driven by her
mother. Mrs. Perkins and another child
sustained slight injuries. Mrs. Perkins
was driving her car down Concord hill
and. thinking she heard a blowout. turned
to look at her rear tire. The result was
that the car ran into a bank and turned
over
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-09-11
PHRENOLOGH

Phrenologst-"Thisl large lump running
across the back Of your head shows that
you are inclined to be curious to The point
of recklessness" Client-"fou are right
got that by sticking my head into a
light-shaft to see If the lift was coming
ND. and it was coming dow1. My curios-
ity was more than satisfied Irish
World.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-09-11
BETHEL'S OLDEST WOMAN

Mrs. Ellen ellison, the Oldest woman
in Bethel. was 30 years old Friday. She
Is In remarkably good health. retains her
mental faculties and recounts the events
or her school days. She was born in
Bethel and has spent her life there. Be-
sides being the Oldest woman in town
she is the oldest person Of either sex in
the village.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-09-11
wANDERER browns HIMSELF

Ned Livingstone aged so years, for %
years manager of the basement depart
ment of the Prue & Blanchard depart
ment store. who had been missing for
several days. drowned himself in the
river at Irasburg Friday night when
persons who had been searching for him
came upon him in the woods. He eluded
them and they heard the splash in the
river shortly afterward.
Mr.. Livingstone WAS unmarried and
disappeared also a year ago. He had had
attacks of dependency which it is be-
lieved resulted In his taking his own
life.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-09-11
JUST GRIEVANCE

He-Why is Adeline so angry
the photographer?
She-She found a label on the
of her picture saying; The origir
this picture is carefully preserve
Edinburgh Scotsman.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-09-11

We no longer need to wonder at the per-
siStence of the dog nuisance to sheep
breeders when 1t takes two cops and Is
bullets to kill a vicious canine in New
York. The most effective way to abate the
dog nuisance is to put stop to breedingg.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-09-11
HOW DID HE DO IT.

She-Why are you looking so tho
full. my dear?
He-I was wondering how iona
away with it when his wife ask &c
where he had been, away from
all that time, and he told her '
had swallowed him.-Baltimore 4
lean.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-09-11
LLOYD GEORGES REWARD

A country yokel dropped in at an Eng
fish tavern and overheard some CONVEX
sation which led him to remark to the
landlord, 80 this is St. Georges day, be
it?"
Yes" said the landlord. land every
Englishman should know it,"
"Well, ] be English. but blowed if
knowed they'd made i'm a saint cackled
the old gaffer, raising his glass. ''Eres
to you, avid!"-Boston Transcript
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-09-11
THEIR DIAMOND WEDDING

Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas H. Cave quietly
observed the Goth anniversary of their
marriage at their home In Barre Sunday.
with the families of their two daughters
present
Mr.. and Mrs. Cave were married in
Montpelier GO years ago by the Rev. Mr..
Malcolm. They have been residents of
Barre for 50 years and until within a
few years Mr.. Cave conducted a printing
office in the city.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-09-11

A famous British shipbuilder Is warn
ing his countrymen not to boast longer Of
IL cir industry as compared with that Of
A nerica. He praises American ships and
pettor in this country.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-09-11
THOSE GLORIOUS DAYS

what did Columbus prove by s
ing an egg on end?"
That eggs in his day were
enough to be handled careless
Washington Star.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-09-11
OUR KALEIDOSCOPE
LOOKS SUSPICIOUS

He says it's unaccountable,
And still the fact is there.
That while his wife was at the be
The parrot learned TO swear.
Boston Transcl
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-09-11
WANTED.

When you want anything, advertise In the
w special column Of this paper. Some
rRains are offered there this week which
: will pay you to read about. See page two.
This paper has more than $4,000 readers
p cry week and one cent word will reach
EN- all.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-09-11
AUTO DROPS 100 FEET

A. T. Lynch of Bradford suffered four
fractured ribs and internal injuries when
his automobile plunged over a 100 foot
embarkment near Bellows Falls. He had
just purchased the car.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-09-11
UNDER AUTO. CLOTHING AFIRE

William Sudby was injured in an auto
mobile accident on the Bernardston road
in Guldford August 80 His clothing and
an automobile truck which he was driv-
ing were set on fire and he was pinned
under the truck and was unable to assist
himself Harold E. Akley of Vernon. who
happened along with Thomas T. Britain
rescued him and helped put out the fire.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-09-11
CHESTER MAN HIT BY LIGHTNING

George +. Marsh, proprietor of the West
River Telephone company and mem
Der of the House of Representatives at
the last session of the Legislature OF
Vermont, was struck by lightning Mon
day afternoon while standing on his
front piazza at Chester during severe
electrical storm. He was not killed but
is resting In a fairly comfortable con-
dition.
He was standing on the porch with his
little daughter when the bolt struck.
Mr.. Marsh suffered severe burns about
the head and back. His daughter was
untouched.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-09-11
ALREADY BROKE EN-

husbands will"
How can she? He never had on,
err he married her. baltimore A
can.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-09-11
10 MONTHS FOR BREAK

Charles Hynick of North Bennington has
been sentenced to IS months at the State
prison at Windsor for breaking into the
gas plant of the. Twin State Gas & Elec-
trio company. Hynick said he had
been in the plant playing cards with
some Of the employees and lost money.
He used pickaxe to break down the
main door and because of his anger
against the employees said he slashed the
belts and smashed other articles.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-09-11
ST. JoHNsBURY's NEW PosToFFIcF

Plans for st. Johnsbury new $4,000
postoffice have been completed. 1t will
be of brick with marble trimmings and
have frontage on Eastern avenue Of
60 feet. The building will be 70 feet and
nine inches long.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-09-11
THE WEARY HIRED MAN

First Farmer-How do you find your
new hired man. Ezry?
Second Farmer look In the shade of
the tree nearest his work. buffalo Press.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-09-11
KNITTING MILL FOR BARRE

A total of s251 900 in subscriptions has
been raised for the knitting mill of the
Peerless company to be established there
and the project is now an assured fact.
The picking of a site will be made soon.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-09-11
IN POOR HEALTH, HANGS HIMSELF

IN POOR HEALTH, HANGS HIMSELF
Patrick Burke committed suicide at the
home of his brother at Fair Haven by
hanging himself to staircase railing.
He used his belt to make the moose. He
had been In poor health for sometime
and his mind is said to have been slightly
deranged.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-09-11
HIGHGATE ESCAPES DESTRUCTION

Fire which destroyed the residence and
barn owned by Mrs. George Stimets and
Miss Sarah Place, and caught in several
other nearby buildings, threatened to
wipe out the entire VILLAGE of High
gate. Only the absence of wind and the
speedy work of the volunteer fremen
averted what would certainly have been a
catastrophe. The loss is placed at $1,000,
which is partially covered by insurance.
The blaze started when sparks from the
foundry set fire to the Stimets-Place
buildings. A brisk blaze was underway
before 1t was discovered, sparks from the
burning buildings setting fire also to the
Methodist Church and the residences Of
II. J. Lyon. Clara Judkins and Louis Pont
BRAND. Fast work of the bucket brigade,
aided by some chemical extingushers at
hand saved the latter property Had
these buildings gone 1t is doubtful II the
confagration could have been halted be-
fore that entire section of the village had
been RACED
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-09-11
NO TRACE OF woMAN's AssA1LANT

The man who assaulted aged Mrs
Sophie A. Knight near Middlebury last
week is still at large and efforts to
trace him are said to have been futile
The woman defended herself with a
knife with which she was preparing
an orange. The brown cloth handbag
which was taken from her was found
on the edge of a swamp about a quar-
ter of mile from the scene of the
assault. The contents of the bag had
not been taken but remained in the
sack and were perfectly dry. which
seemed to indicate that the bag had
been recently dropped, as the heavy
rains early in the week would have
caused the cloth bag and it's contents
to have become thoroughly drenched.
1t Is thought that the man is working
nearby and an attempt will be made
to locate him.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-09-11

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Putnam patriot., 1919-05-23

o'clock with devotional exercises by the Rev. E. P Aver of Mansfield, fol lowed by organization and business At HAS the Rev. James H. Potter of Putnam gave an address on "The 0p- portunity of Christianity" An in termission followed from 12.30 to 2 during which tie ladies of the church served a bountiful lunch in the ban quet rooms of the church. At ? o'clock the conference was called to order and the report of the nominating committee for officers for the ensuing year was read and ac- cepted, as follows:
 Moderator, Rev F. B. Harrison, Woodstock
 Scribe, Rev. Frank Fuller, Abing- ton.
 Treasurer, P. s. Hills, Windham.
 Executive Cimmittee, Rev. Harry McCready, Willimantic; Rev. Mir. Fogg, Hampton, and Pastor of enter taining church.
 Advisory Committee, Mrs. F. B. Harrison, Rev. Mr Loodin.
 Missionary Committee, Rev. W. B. Williams, Danielson; Rev. Mir. Frey ling, Wauregan, Rev Mr. Swainson, Dayville
 Rural Life, Rev E. P. Ayers, Mans field.
 A Bible reading was given by Fred eric w. Hinrichs of Woodstock, fol- lowed by an address on the Inter church World Movement of North America" by Rev. w. Knighton Bloom. The closing address on the program was by Miss Muriel Streibert of the Biblical Department of Welles- ley College on Religious Education As Our Part in Reconstruction Work"
 There was a good attendance at both services, the church being well filled.
Putnam patriot., 1919-05-23

produce the fish. A few on the ed itor,s desk helps his imagination That the May basket will give way to the June box and June bug
 -..-- That it is nearly time to talk about the safe and sane' Fourth.
 * That s15,O ,O0o was worth saving.
 -.f.- That it is about time that Oak Hill burned over.
 That thunder showers make her awful nervous" That someone hid his 'umbrelle.
 * That the tater bugs are interview ing seed potato dealers to get a line on their customers.
 -.s.- That after the rain comes the sun shine and then more rain.
 * That garden hats may be made to wear in the garden, but not so gar den hose.
 That if you want to know where you were at 12 o'clock at night. ask Officer Chandler.
 * That there is a smell of fresh paint in the hallway of Union block
 * That if they don't ask an advanced price for a commodity nowadays, one gets suspicious that there Is something wrong.
 j. That the president favors the sale of light wine and beer. That this has the endorsement of local liquor dealer.
 * That Fire Chief Boursier went fish ing last Saturday afternoon and it rained. There were others Some shrinkage in some of the suits worn
 * That subscribers hope the next tel  ephone directory will be made of pa per that will last more than a couple of weeks.
 * That there seems no end in sight of all kinds of drives for the dollar, now worth 60 cents compared to five years ago.
 j. That Wednesday afternoon was in terspersed with "clear-up" showers.
Putnam patriot., 1919-05-23
CONGREGATIONAL
 MINISTER'S MEET

Tue annual meeting of the Wind ham Association of Congregational churches and ministers was held at the church in Woodstock. on Wednes- day, sessions being held in the morn ing and afternoon. E. M. Wheaton of Putnam was the moderator.
 The morning session opened at Il
Putnam patriot., 1919-05-23
Fir Turpentine.

Copenhagen engineers are expert. mentlng with the production of tur- pentine from fir trees, the roots and twigs being used as well as the trunks, Pittsburgh Dispatch.
Putnam patriot., 1919-05-23
Lines to Be Remembered.

For an immortal being to set his af- factions on the things of this world is like falling in love with sparrow as it files by us and out of ight.-Marcus Aurel,us.
Putnam patriot., 1919-05-23
Obey Say

That straws are now in season.
 * That the first base ball game is June 1st.
 That Victory Loan workers will re- ceive medals made from German can non.
 * That Church street in front of the municipal building was lined with autos Monday morning.
 * That most of the drivers were in the city court making settlement for breaking the law.
 * That the only one to get off free was a fisherman returning from Xiii lingly.
 That there is apt to be large ad- dition to Putnam's hospital.
 * That Putnam people would be glad to see Jim" Bacon return to this city.
 * That Fr. Bedard had reason to feel pleased with his silver jubilee.
 * That Putnam's day police force now numbers a sixth of dozen.
 * That there have been many May basket parties.
 * That a prominent young lady re- ceived a tin shower in a clothes bas- ket.
 That the partnership blanks re- ceived recently are just as clear as mud.
 * That the Salvation Army drive is now on
 * That lawn mowers are being through the streets.
 * That Danielson made a good show ing in last Fridays celebration.
 * That where there's will trouble is averted. That there is no R in this month.
 .&.- That clam bakes are now the order of the day. That again is noted the thinning ranks of the Old Vets. That Memorial Day will be fitting ly observed just the same.
 -f.- That Wildwood Park will soon be opened.
 * That Salvation Army doughnuts were popular Wednesday afternoon.
 * That the newly arriving spring veg etables and berries are welcome.
 * That we wonder where all of the speeders were Saturday night and Sunday.
 * That new subscriptions continue to be acknowledged at The Patriot of flee.
 That the gypsy sale and entertain ment at the Congregational church last Friday evening was decided novelty.
 That eggs are down and are being put down.
 That June brides are scheduled to step up front next month. | I -l
Putnam patriot., 1919-05-23
PUTNAM HIGH SCHOOL NOTES
Pupils Visit Boston.-Parent- T each CTS Association to Have Field Day. Memorial Exercises Thursday.

Last Saturday, fourteen of the high school students accompanied by Prin- eipal Snow and the history teacher, Miss Vose, visited Boston and made tour of all points of historical inter est. The party arrived at Back Bay at about 1920 and were met by a large sightseeing automobile and a professional guide. The visitors went through Cambridge, Brookline, Ar hngton, Lexington and Concord, where they had dinner, They made the return trip back to Boston by the way of Somerville, Charlestown, Bun ker Hill to the Boston public library, where the paintings by Abbey were visited. The party then crossed the harbor, touching all points of inter est.
 Those in the party were the Misses Vose, Gallant, Geeson, Carpenter, Arnold, Platt, Covell. Carver, Wallen- der, Frasier and 0'Brien; the Messrs. Stoddard. Clemens. Gregg and Prin= eipal Snow.
 Parent Teachers Association to Have
 Field Day
 On the afternoon of June 1 the annual field day or lawn party of the parent-Teaehers association will be held on the Putnam High school lawn at ? o'clock. There will be dances by the grade children, May pole dane es by the grades The High School cadets will give short drill and a mimic skirmish battle
 The public is cordially invited to attend. If it should rain on that day the performances will be held on the next pleasant day.
 Last years was one of the finest of the festivities of the school year
 Memorial Exercises.
 The public and all interested are ! morial exercises at the Putnam High school on Thursday, May 29. The program will be a diversified one and will include singing, speeches and exercises will start in the high school es and deeds of the men of '6l The exercises will start in tn high school at 12.S0, afterward the High School cadets will parade and will be inspect ed by Captain MeGarry of the Con neeticut Reserve; the girls of the school will present a band of colors, one a silk American flag, the gift of Company L of the Home Guard, the other a silk flag of blue ground with a Maltese Cross on which rests the letters P. H. S. c. c. This flag is the gift of the girls of the high school. Former members of Company L are urgently invited.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-01-13
LIEUT.. PERRY E. TAYLOR
IS BACK FROM OVERSEAS
Former g. q. Student, Who Volun--
teered and Won Commission,
Now at Fort Sam Houston.

Perry F. Taylor of Palestine, Tex.
who volunteered in the Army at the
outbreak of the war. while q student
in the law department Of George
town University, has returned from
overseas, and is now stationed at
Fort Sam Houston. Tex, with the
rank of first lieutenant. He served
as a private in the heavy artillery,
later being transferred to the cav
airy, and, after winning a commits
sion as second lieutenant. was as
signed as assistant camp adtutant of'
the first officers training camp At
Fort Myer.
Following Lieut.. Taylor's transfer
TO the Quartermaster Corps he served
as second assistant traffic manager
of an eastern port then was given
an assignment on the Army transport
Neches, where he remained until the
vessel was sunk by an enemy SUD
marine on the night of May IL. last
Subsequently he served in the Army
transport Offices in Wales, having
supervision over shipments OF coal
from the WEIGH mines to France. later
being assigned to the American forces
in England as transportation omcer
Shortly after entering the service
Lieut. Taylor was married 70 MISS
Faith Nelson Brown OF 40 street
northwest, daughter of the late .. W.
Brown of Fairfax county. Va