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Putnam patriot., 1919-12-12
From the Editors Desk

The Patriot takes pleasure and prsde in offering it's subscribers for ss,-ir approval this. the annual Christ nnas number. We feel that Is size style, and makeup, are credit b any weekly newspaper. h oaeriaz saeb nunber to our readers ze acknosl- edge with gratitude The za0port Of local merchants who have % zeass- sasIy used space in it columns setting forth therein their store news to Thristnas shoppers.
 The Patriot is for Putnam, first, lzat and zlwayB The local newspaper @a quasi-public institution and fl properly handled it's columns are al ways carrying something that sill sdysnoe the interests of the home city. People are free to use Is col unns for anything tending to further the growth or interests Of the eitg or for any fair criticism Of public af- fsirz-
 We ask for our advertisers the support of the buying public. The ztorekeepers have provided stocks q perchsndise in their varied lines that bring to the doors of the home buyers just ss good opportunities to do Christmas shopping as is afforded in the large crowded city stores. The homo buyer in Putnam store is giy- .a more attention than in the rush of
Putnam patriot., 1919-12-12
ORDER OF NOTICE

At Court of Probate held at East ford within and for the District of Eastford on the sth day of Deca-1ber. 1919. Present, John M. Tatem, Judge. Estate of Henry A. Boswortn, late of Eastford in said District, de- ceased. The Administrator having made written application to said Court, in accordance with the statute. for an order of sale of the whole or part of the real estate described therein, it is ordered that said appli- cation be heard at the Probate Office in Eastford on the 20th day of De- cember, 1919, at 10 o'clock in the forenoon; and that notice thereof be given, by publishing a copy of this or der in the Patriot, a newspaper hav- ing circulation in said District, and that return be made to this Court. Attest: JOHN NJ. TATEM, Judge.
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Putnam patriot., 1919-12-12
DAN WEEKS OPENS NEW STORE

Dan Weeks, formerly employed at Arnold's fish market, has opened a store in t'e quarters formerly oeeu- pied by P f Brady. Front street The store IS most attractive with the larg- est soda fountain IT the city, at which Maine ice cream will be served. Ci- garz, tobacco, cigarettes. candies, newspapers, periodicals will be car ried. The store opened for business Thursday morninz.-AdT.
Putnam patriot., 1919-12-12
Duties of Aid

An aid-de-camp Is an officer at- tached to the generals staff who as- sists him in his work he ls an acting assistant adjutant general by reason of his detail as aid. He attends the general. acts practically as his pri- yate secretary. and may be designated to some special military duty. Dur ing our Civil war the aids carried or ders and acted in all sorts of useful ways.
Putnam patriot., 1919-12-12
FOR SALE

While one may not be able to build as an investment now, yet offer al low price, Eleven Houses on Fremont St., One House on Pleasant St, One House on Grove St., Four Houses on Bradley St., Two Houses on Front St., Three pairs Horses, Building Lots at Wheaton Place." The Big Way side Farm, Cattle, Farming Tools, etc Will sell on approved credit for at least part of the price. Come and look things over. E. M. WHEATON.
 22tf
Putnam patriot., 1919-12-12
Iron Pipe Makes Good Sprinkler.

Somebody attached to the Arroyo seeo library and playgrounds in Los 4ngeIes had a bright idea. h order to sprinkle the rose hedges and vines n the grounds with little trouble. a hree-fourrhs-ineh pipe was perforated t intervals and placed on top of the eHce The pipe was then given water Connection; and now when the water 5 turned on. The entire hedge and border of flowers is spFinkled. Another engfh of perforated pipe takes care f the library terraee.-Popular science Monthly.
Putnam patriot., 1919-12-12
NANCY ASTOR AND ANOTHER
lFron the Nex York Herald,

TT fDlN LlE -ftN iVEA Is.1 1.-J
 There $ one thing to regret-that we have not in politics ia this country Nancy Astor to e5literate by means Of the heroic qualities Of Virginia the recollection Of the weaknesses that are associated in the minds Of Amer cans with tke Montana experiment that failed so disastrcusly and dis nAllg.
Putnam patriot., 1919-12-12
NOTICE

For the last twenty five or more years the prices for watch work have remained practically the same. Today with wages, watch material, rents and taxes doubled and in some cases crippled, re find 1t necessary in order to maintain the good quality of our work. 10 advance the prices con sistent with the increased cost. Hereafter the following will be the scale of prices:
 Cleaning, ', 15, IT jewel watches,
 s200 Cleaning, r jewel adjusted watches,
 s250 Cleaning, railroad grade 300 Cleaning and spring, railroad grade,
 $500 Hands 25c and up Balance Jewels s2.00 to $500 Plate Jewels S2.50 to S3 50 Roller Jewels g GO to S25 Main springs, ', 15. r jewels s150 Swiss main springs, T, 15, IT jewel,
 s2.00 Main springs. railroad grade, 250 Balance staff, ', 15, IT jewel, s2.50 Balance staff. railroad grade, s3.50 Cleaning small bracelet watches,
 $500 to s400 Main spring in small bracelt watches.
 s2.50 Watch glasses, 35c to soc GEO. E. SHAW
 FRANK \. ULCER & BRO. ROBT. T. CHADWICK
 VIM. 4. ST. ONCE
Putnam patriot., 1919-12-12
IT DOES NOT FOLLOW

(From the New York World
 Jennette Rankin was a failure in the House of Representative but that is no reason why Lady Astor need prove a failure in the House of Com mons.
Putnam patriot., 1919-12-12
NOTICE

rumor was circulated that O. R Hermanson, the florist in Thomson. was going out of business. This is en- tirely without foundation. 50-5I
Putnam patriot., 1919-12-12
ORDER OF NOTICE

District of Thompson, ss. Probate Court, December 9th, 1919. Estate of Waurzyn Kubiak, late of Thomp- son in said District, deceased. Upon the application of Josefa Kubiak, through her attorney, Archibald Mac donald, Jr., of Putnam, Connecticut, praying that letters of administration may be granted on said estate, repre- scented intestate, as per application on file more fully appears, it is ORDER ED, That said application be heard and determined at the Probate Office, in Thompson, in said District, on the 20th day of December, A. D. 1919, at ten o'clock in the forenoon, and that public notice be given of the pendency of said application and the time and place of hearing thereon, by publish ing a copy of this order once in some newspaper having a circulation in said District, and by mailing, postage pre- paid, copy thereof to each heir at law known to be interested. at least seven days before said day of hear ing. FRED A. MUNYAN, Judge. 50
Putnam patriot., 1919-12-12
FOR SALE

Pure bred Coekerels for breed ling. Single Comb Rhode Island Red, White Plymouth Rocks, and Barred Ply mouth Rocks Heavy laying strains. JOHN R. STRoMBERG, Abingdon. Conn. 59-1
Putnam patriot., 1919-12-12
FOR SALE

ern improvements, barn and plot of land, right in the heart of the city 4 good investment. JOS. PLESSIS,
 5et
Putnam patriot., 1919-12-12
FOR SALE

Two houses at the corner of Church and Smith streets at very reasonable price. Inquire from MRS. i CORDELIA LECLAIR, S6 Smith street. Tel. 6l8-2 45tf
Putnam patriot., 1919-12-12
FOR SALE

Three houses on Lamothe street, 6-tenement, l 2-tenement, building
 3ox22, lower part can be used for gar-i
 age or business, tenements above In come from same $21.50 week. VIII
 sell for s4,500, cash or part payments PETER DUMAS, II Lamothe street. 49-50'
Putnam patriot., 1919-12-12
FOR SALE

A number of year.ing heifers; also good driving horse. MUROLo BROS, Thompson. Phone 616-5.
 43-r
Putnam patriot., 1919-12-12
FOR SALE

One three-famiiy house and one cottage on School street, both proper ties adjoining and rented at present Will dispose of these together or sin gly. JOSEPH s. SHEPARD. South Woodstock, Conn. 4e-r
Putnam patriot., 1919-12-12

Putnam merchants provide money saving opportunities.
Putnam patriot., 1919-12-12
PUBLIC SALE

Having sold my farm located two miles east from Danielson, Conn, on the South Killingly road, will sell in order to vacate, all of my personal rrorarrv m
Putnam patriot., 1919-12-12
WANTED

A day fireman, married or single POMFRET SCHOOL, Pomfret, or cal 290-4. st ns 47tf
Putnam patriot., 1919-12-12
 WANTED

Girl wanted. at once Apply FL MFR AUTOMOBILE CO, School St. Putnam. .s
Putnam patriot., 1919-12-12
LOST

Between Putnam and Quadic, a plush robe with rubber lining. Re ward offered for it's retY N F. w. SEWARD. Putnam, ,S>><rs
Putnam patriot., 1919-12-12
TO LET

Furnished room, steam heat, bath room, all modern conveniences; good location. Inquire at PATRIOT office.
 49-tf
Putnam patriot., 1919-12-12
FOR SALE

At bargain, Household Range, al most new, Gas Range and Linoleun- A. ZIPkN, Smith street, Putnam. Conn 50
Putnam patriot., 1919-12-12
FOR SALE

One 3-tenement house in good re- pair, l large barn, shed, wash room, and extra building lot, bringing an in come of $500 per year. Win sell al a very low price. Investment will bring l5 per cent JOS. PLESSIS.
 50sf
Putnam patriot., 1919-12-12

This is a good time to subscribe to The Patriot
Putnam patriot., 1919-12-12
WANTED

Tenement of 5 rooms with bath electric lights. PATRIOT office. 50+
Putnam patriot., 1919-12-12
FOR SALE

Private residence and grounds. .c- gether with very desirable building lot, located on Sunnyside Heights. ' Putnam. Call, write or phone. \. ! W. KENNEDY, Eastford. 50tf
Putnam patriot., 1919-12-12
FOR RENT

Two unfurnished rooms; may be used for, light housekeeping; and one furnished room; heat, electric lights and bath. Apply PATRIOT. 4Stf
Putnam patriot., 1919-12-12
FOR SALE

The Brunette property on Grsve street is for sale. Cont ary to per sistent report the Burnt tie place na.
 not been sold. The locat on Of tnis place IS ideal. Location ounts when
Putnam patriot., 1919-12-12
FOR SALE

Hard Wood Shabby, delivered Phone 62S-5. 49-oi
Putnam patriot., 1919-12-12
THURSDAY, DEC. Is, 1919
 At 10 O'clock A. Nj.

Consisting of stock, wagons, tools. machinery, poultry, crops, etc, to the highest bidder without reserve or lina- 1t. All sales to be cash and If stormy first fair dav after at the same hour.
 CHAS ". NADO, Owner. WITTER BROS, AUCTIONEERS Office and Salesrooms, No. 42 Main
 St., Danielson, Conn.
Putnam patriot., 1919-12-12
CALL 606-3

On phone and have your gas stove put in shape and be shown how you can q, he same. lf-u
Putnam patriot., 1919-12-12
SEWERS WANTED

Experienced sewers on fancy wors. teds. Good pay and steady work Take Danielson bus or trolley car anc get of at Elmville Or address P. O Box 306. Danielson, or phone 1862 Danielson division. BLACKSTONE MILLS, American Woolen Co.,, Dan. ielson, Conn. i.eies-s - 47tf
Putnam patriot., 1919-12-12
FOR SALE

A square piano, good order, $zo also gasolene engine wood saving out it for $75, all ready to operate A steam guage and safety valve. good for 200 lbs. of steam, steam pipe, etc. Will sell cheap. PETER DUMAS. II Lamothe street. 49eo
Putnam patriot., 1919-12-12
IBUY LIVE STOCK

w. F. Perkins. Butcher and Dess@ in Live Stock. Calves a speclaily. Am always in the market Pnons 34-I4, Putnam division Su
Putnam patriot., 1919-12-12
WANTED

A chambermaid wanted at the PUT NAM INN.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1919-05-21
RADFoRD NORMAL NOTES


The Clifford Deverux Compa-
ny Of players are spending two
days at the Normal School this
wrrk This company has pluv-
ga at school each session for
The last four years.
The senior class is the largest
in the history of the institution
Notwithstanding the fact that n
lnrgc number Of Juniors who
would have returned TO the in.
stitution last September we're
called into the teaching service
ON account of the shortage Of
teachers in Virginia.
The number of applications
for admission to the summer
school rs larger than for any
preceding year at this time. 4
great number and variety OF
new courses will be offered in
addition to the courses that
have been offered heretofore
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1919-05-21
Irvine Nash Given Life
Sentence.

Irvine Nash, charged with
numbering his uncle, Hale Large
on the mountain at Tacoma in
March, was tried last weekend
at Wise and sentenced TO a life
term in the penitentiary. His
father. Taylor Nash, who claim
ed he killed Large in self de.
Tense was committed TO Jail to
await the July term Of court
The case was one of the most
heinous that has been recorded
in the annals of Wise county.
The Washes were defended by
Fulton and Wears and d. l.
Barr, who were assisted 10y AN.
Kilgore.
The prosecution was repre-
scented by Commemorative AT
torney, G.. II. McCorkle and
Bond and Bruce.
The jury was the same one
that gave Il life sentence to-
Policeman Graham, of Bond.
town, for killing Officer Muck
ollie, of Coeburn, and that sub.
Stimulated Stewart in his con
tention that he killed Jess Mel
son in defense of his home. -
Crawford's Weekly.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1919-05-21
Tank To Subdue Wife.

Washington, May l5,-Tanks
helped end war i'm Europe; a
Kentucky mountaineer thinks
one might help end domestic
warfare for him.
Up in the mountains where
he lives, this man writes the
War Department,the roads get
very bad-almost impossible,
After hard rain his horse
makes allow going, and often
does not reach home until very
late at night. His wife rather
doubts that bad roads are the
reason.
81 have heard that these
tanks travel over impossible
ground At good speed" he
writes. $50 when the govern
ment disposes of its surplus war
material please send me one 80
| can get home on time aud live
III peace with my wife"
Unfortunately for him, tanka
have not yet been declared
"surplus"
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1919-05-21
FOR COMMISSIONER

TO the Voters OF Wise County. Va:
Gentlemen = Nou have vote To give
some man in Richmond District for Com
missioner this fall, and for the fact that
am not physically able to do manual labor
am asking you for this gilt However,,
I'm not asking that YOU commit your
selves to me without first investigating To
see il it is proper and right for you TO do
so. As for my qualifications pertaining
to the duties Of this office, | do not hest
late to say to you that am competent
and fully qualified to do this work and
that | nm equal 10 the task II | should
be the peoples choice, which hope to
be, shall rndeavor to do the duties of
this office in straight, honest, business
like way j j. TAYLOR,
Appalachia, Va.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1919-05-21
Calendar for May.

East Stone Gap, LIST, Bird and
9th Thursdays.
Exeter, 2nd and 4ih Thurs
days.
Appalachia, Bird and 9th Fri
days.
Keokee, 2nd and 18th Fridays.
Roda, LIST and 3rd Mondays.
v. II 5. w. 2nd and 18th Mon
days.
Stonega, stand 3rd Tuesdays.
l., x ~, 2nd and 4th Tues
days.
lnbodcn, lst AMI 3rd We'd
nesdays.
Big Stone Gap, 2nd and lth
Wednesdays.
JASE MonGAN,
Red Gross Nurse.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1919-05-21
Additional Travel Pay Tor
Soldiers Discharged After
November nth.

Those who did not receive 3
cents mileage from their places
OF discharge to their homes may
now obtain OIL proper applica-
ton the balance due them to
equal that amount. Forms for
lhe purpose may be obtained
from Home Service Section,
A. Il, c., Big Stone Gap.
ne home service office is
moved from the postoflice build
ing 10 the bank building for the
time that court is in session, but
VIII return to it's former place
Immediately thereafter.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1919-05-21
ford summer Nor1,,a1

First Second First
Boke,
JOHN PRESTON MCCONNELL. President ~
1PSd East Radfoyd, Virginia
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1919-05-21
ORDER OF PUBLICATION
VIRGINIA In the Clerks Office of
the Circuit Court Of the county OF Wise
the nth day OF May, 1919.
NJ $. Carpenter, rlaintiN
Hannah II. Carpenter, Defendant.

Hannah II. Carpenter, Defendant.
The object of the foregoing suit is 10
attach the estate of Hannah II. Carpenter
III the following property. to.wit;
Lot 4, in Block 40, in Plat r nc shaun
on plat OF the Town of Rir Stone Gon
marked and known as 'Bir sion, Ga dnn
Improvement Companys Plat M XII
and OF record in the office OF the clrrk -,
WISE county, and To subject the same ~
the payment Of the claim arains, her
therein asserted, to-wit:
claim Tor $4,000. due Ia thc said
NJ ,. Carpenter 10y open account
AND 1t appearing from affidavit ON fila
IN said Office that The defendant U,nnaI,
IL. carpenter. is not resident of the
state OF Virginia il is ordered thai sh. sm
pear here within fifteen DAYS After dpo
puhiicalion OF this order and do wh,, ;s
necessary Ia protect her interest in this
suit. !" thls
And 1t is further ordered that , co,v
hereoi be published once week for f o,,r
successive sue. weeks in The Big Stone Can
loSt and that copy be- posted a, ,hr
front door of the Court ilouse or ,h;s
county as prescribed By law.
"A copy-Teste:
~ - W. Il. HAMILTON. C,erk
W: I. lndgens, p. n. Maysi-aI.e4
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1919-05-21

II Germany objects to the
OIL OF fare the allies will prob
ably take the attitude of the
OLD time western restaurant
keeper, who, revolver in hand
used to say to critical guest,
stranger, you'll eat hashn,
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1919-05-21
ORDER OF PUBLICATION

VIRGINIA In the Clerk S Office of the
Circuit Court of the county OF Wise the
22nd day of April. 1919.
W. II. Nickles, Jr, Plaintiff
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1919-05-21

Work of organizing Virginia
Tor the campaign that IL To be
conducted from June 10 to %
by The Children's Home Society
OF Virginia for $3.50, 900 with
which To continue it's work Of
caring for the thousands of I'M
fortunate children in the state
IL now under way. The socie.
Tvs home ia already overcrowd
ed, and the demands upon it
are increasing daily, making
larger and more adequate quar-
terS an absolute necessity
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1919-05-21
Proctor \ Gardner, Defendants
IN CJIANCERN


Proctor 4 Gardner, Defendants
IN CHANCERY.
The object Of The foregoing suit is to
attach the estate of the defendants, Proc
tor K Gardner, for the sum OF :2D0. 90
with interest thereon from tie 2jth day
of February, 1918; that said attachment
he levied on the estate In the hands of
G. ). Carter. Administrator OF the estate
Of 4 \ Aylcs, deceased, and that the
said G. s. Carter, Administrator. be de-
creed to pas out of the estate the said
plaintiffs debt, together with the cost of
this suit.
And it appearing from affidavit ON
file in said office that the defendants,
Ii. F. Proctor and W X. Gardner are not
residents of the State of Virginia ii is
ordered thst they appear here within
fifteen days after due publication OF this
suit.
And it is further ordered chat a copy
hereof he published once week for four
successive weeks in Tho Zig Stone Gap
Post and that copy he posted al the
front door of the Court House of this
county Az prescribed by law
\ Copy-l'es,e:
w. Is. HAMILTON, Clerk.
Coleman X Carter p. II. aJr3O-ls-2l
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1919-05-21
BOSCHEE,S SYRUP

Will quiet Your cough, soothe the iniiai
nation Of a sore throat aud lungs, si9ph
ritalion.in the bronchial tubes, insnrins
good nights rest, free from coughing ahn
with easy eSpectoration in the morning.
Made aud sold in america for tiity-iNo
Years. A wonderful prescription, asst.
Ing. nature in building up your genera
health and throwing oh the disease Is
pee'aily useful in lung trouble, asthl9.
foup bronchitis, etc. For sale by heilJ
drug Company
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1919-05-21
ANNOUNCEMENTS
FOR MAYOR

To the Voters of the Town of Big Stone
Gap:
At the earnest solicitation of many
friends have consented to become can
didatc for Mayor of the Town of Big
Stone Gap at the election to be held June
10. 1919. If am honored by election
promise to give the duties OF the Office my
best attention. Respectfully,
w. Il. HUDGENS.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1919-05-21
MARSHALL BELOHER.
FOR SERGEANT

TO the Votcrs Of Big Stone Gap:
take this method Of announcing my
self candidate for Town Sergeant at the
election to be held on juno 10th, 1919.
II elected to this Office will perform the
duties of the same impartially aud to the
very best of my ability. earnestly so.
licit and will appreciate your support
T. N REASON
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1919-05-21
For Justice OF The Peace.

To the Voters of Richmond Magisterial
District:
take this method Of announcing my.
self candidate for reelection To the Of
flee Of Justice of the Peace for Richmond
Magisterial District. Election Novcm
Der ith, 1919. Your help aud influence
will he greatly appreciated
Respectfully yours,
" Y HDLEnINl.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1919-05-21
P. H. KENNEDY
Dealer in
fS&n1 Estate
BIG STONE GAP, Va.

IL you desire to locate in Big Stone Gan
S.,se or call on me. Special attention
S s " property OF non-rcsidents. If
me. iP'' win
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1919-05-21
FOR SERGEANT

To the voters of Big Stone Gap:
| hereby announce myself candidate
for Town Sergeant at the election to be
held on June 10th, 1919. Ii elected 1t is
my intention to secure property and move
into the main part of town, and will en-
force the law and perform the III les OF
the Office 10 the best of my ability.
solicit and shall appreciate your sup
mort
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1919-02-26
CHARLES M. WAGNER SALE

Having decided to quit farming.
said Charles M. Wagner, will sell
at public sale.> etc. This was also a
Tuesday sale and q lot Of plumber was
put up. The Wagner farm is located
three miles west Of Eldorado. Ohio,
on the Eaton pike.
Tractor and Autos on Sale
The notable offerings at the Wag-
ner sale were a 4-cylindere Moline
tractor, Saxon and Ford car and an
auto trailer The tractor sold at 81, 135
and the Saxon Six sedan brought $500
The Ford roadster brought but 1852
having seen considerable service.
Four horses and mules. nine head Of
cattle and seventeen head of hogs
went under the hammer at about
average sale prices. depending or
quality. The attendance at this sale
was quite large considering the
weather. A good showing Of nipple
ments was made. this being a cleanup
sale in that line, and prices were based
on face values as to condition.
The sale was engineered by Ira A
Buhrman, as auctioneer; John Gauct
of West Manchester, was cleark. and
cashier. The total realized. $6,202
was considered very satisfactory.