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Mexico weekly ledger., 1919-12-18
SANTA CLAUS LETTERS
Dear Santa Claus
Will you please bring me a doll
head and plenty Of nuts and candy.
Don't forget mother and father.
Your little girl,
FLORINE BARLEY.

Laddonia, Mo, Dec. Is, 1919.
Dear Santa Claus
/ em a little boy just five years old
and / go to school and have tried to
be very good because its almo,t
Xmas, and Dear Santa, if you come to
see me this year l wish you would
please bring me a baby Santa, colJred
crsyons, horse, and wagon, candy
nuts, oranges, bananas, etc.
Your loving little friend,
ALFRED MUNDY.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1919-12-18

The Government has issued the
Mexico post office an Indian motor
cycle with sidecar to expedite the de-
livery Of special delivery and other
fast mail.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1919-12-18

DR.. Hal Daniel has returned from
indianapolis, Indiana, where he has
been for the past Two weeks. DR..
Daniel took a course in dcnture con
struction while there.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1919-12-18

Now is the time to have your car
painted. Our expert will make your
machine look like new. d&wlt
SMITH BROS. AUTO co.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1919-12-18

Melvin Painter and wife, of Fort
Dodge, Iowa, are visiting their father
and mother, Mr.. and Mrs. L. NJ.
Painter.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1919-12-18
War Prohibition Legal.

The Supreme Court has ruled that
War Prohibition is constitutional.
Thus will many a thirst remain n
slakcd.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1919-12-18

Now is thct inc to have your a
PAINTED. Our expert will make your
machine look like new. d&w1t
SMITH BROS. AUTO CO.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1919-12-18

A marriage license was issued Mon
day to Victor R. Branham, Of Madison
County and Miss Mary C. Wilson, of
Centralia.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1919-12-18

Mrs. W. E. Bryarly and daughters,
of Dallas, Texas, arrived in Mexico
Monday night to visit relatives and
friends.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1919-12-18

Now is the time to have your a
painted. Our expert will make your
machine look like new. d&w1t
SMITH BROS. AUTO co.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1919-12-18

H. E. Hopkins of Rush Hill, was IN
on business Tuesday.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1919-12-18

Evelyn Dell Hickerson, Of Montgom-
cry City, was admitted to the Audrain
Hospital Monday.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1919-12-18

Reed Woodson, of Auxvasse, was
n Mexico Saturday.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1919-12-18

Dear Santa Claus
IGm ma little boy six years old. VIII
you please bring me a horn and a
ball and a drum and a bank.
Please bring me plenty Of nuts aai
candy.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1919-12-18

J. N. Stephens, of Martinsburg,
in Mexico on business Monday
ard Tuesday.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1919-12-18

Grant Irwin, Of Ccntralla, was IN
Mexico Sunday.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1919-12-18

Dear Santa Claus
Please bring me a kiddy car and a
horn and some blocks.
Yours truly,
R. c. BARLEY.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1919-04-25
DIR. H. w. FOSTERS
WIFE KILLED

Mrs. Martha Foster, wife OF DR..
Herbert w. Foster, son of the late
Mr.. and Mrs. E. n. Foster, Putnam
Heights road, was killed in an auto
mobile accident at Montclair, N. j.,
last Saturday afternoon. The acci-
dent happened while she was crossing
the street when car being backed by
its driver ran her down.
Mrs. Foster was born in Ports
mouth, N. H., about 43 years ago,
daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Albert
Pray. She resided for years in Nor
wich, where she attended the public
schools and Norwich Free Academy
She married DR.. Foster at Norwich
about % years ago, and they went to
Montclair to live.
Mrs. Foster is survived by her hus-
band, three sons and mother and three
sisters in Portsmouth. She frequent
ly spent the summer months in Put
nam with her husband.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1919-04-25
F. M. MESSENGER TO SPEAK AT
BAPTIST CHURCH

After an absence of some years, F..
NJ. Messenger will return to Putnam
Sunday and in the evening will speak
at the Baptist church.
Mr.. Messenger was formerly agent
of the Grosvenor-Dale Company. He
became interested in and the leader
of sect of religious people known
as the Holy Jumpers" and finally
went OF Chicago, where he spent con-
siderable sums in the work. He has
since returned to business life and IS
at present in Buffalo, N Y, Mr.
Messengers subject will be: us the
Coming of Christ Imminent? or the
Imminent Return of the Lord
Without doubt Mr.. Messenger will at
tract good sized audience.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1919-04-25
THE DRUMMER BOY
COMING SOON
Great War Drama to Be Put On
AT Bradley Theatre, Monday
Evening, May 5, Under Aus
pices of Putnam Elks.
Up. Head viii Direct Show and Has
Well Selected Cast

1.-The Drummer Boy" that greatest
of all war dramas, play that brings
forth the smiles, causes flowing tears
and then brings out the smiles again,
is to come to the Bradley theatre
Monday evening, May 5. The play is
being put on under the auspices of
Putnam Lodge, No. 574, B. p. o. E.,
and under the personal direction of
J. P. Heald of Webster who will bring
company of 100 people. costumes,
scenery, etc, to make the presenta-
ton one of the completest and most
realistic ever given in this city.
Our older citizens have seen the
great war play, and now that they
know that it is to be revived on a To-
cal stage, are telling the younger gen.
Grafton about it so that By the time
the curtain rises the theatre will un-
questionably hang out the S. r. O..
sign. The fact that Putnam Lodge
of Elks is sponsor for the production
is in itself a guarantee that it merits
patronage, for the Elks have never
vet put over a '1emon" on the public
of this city.
Mr. Heald has secured the rights to
present the drama in New England
and is making as big a success as did
the late Mr.. Nail, who twice put the
play on in old Union hall The dra-
ma has lost none of its human inter
est, and the war scenes, the prison
scenes and Fatty, who comes back
from a prison pen and says: They
used to call me Fatty, but they call
me Skinny now" with the colored
character, Old Joe, who says, "Marse
Mart, don we know me, don We know
Ole joel" are features that are well
remembered, although only side is
sues in the great production.
The cast is a strong one. Many of
the principals have appeared under
the original producer, and they are
perfect in the Interpretation of the
character parts Members of the
lodge are selling advance tickets to
be exchanged at the box Office. While
tickets may be ostasfied at the theatre
up to and including the night of the
performance, it is better not to wait
as the sale will be large and the early
ones will get the choice seats. May
5th will be an evening of entertain
ment that will attract people in all
walks of life from this and the sur
rounding towns, for "The Drummer
Bow" is too well known to need much
advance advertising to assure ca
pacity house.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1919-04-25
PUTNAM CONN., FRIDAY ARiL 20 1919
STATE CONVENTION
X. OF E. NEAR
Delegates Will Be Here May
IL, IL and l3.-Nearly
200 Anticipated
Big Thing For Putnam and Merchants
Asked to Decorate

Putnam is TO become a convention
city in the early part of next month.
From all parts of this commonwealth
delegates of councils of the Knights
of Columbus will come to the state
convention to be held at Putnam Sun
day. Monday and Tuesday, May IL,
10 and Is. This is the first time that
such convention has been held IN
this end of the state, and Chairman
Arthur DIVERT of the local convention
committee is preparing to show the
visitors what live city Putnam is and
how we'll it can entertain.
The coming of nearly 200 delegates
will be good thing for this city.
There is nothing asked of anyone out
side the order except that the mer-
chants are requested to decorate
their places of business so as to make
the delegates feel the more welcome,
The delegates will begin arriving
Sunday morning and in the evening
the third degree will be worked in
Red Mems hall Monday will be Civ
en- over to sight seeing and soeiabili-
ty with the big concert and ball in
Union hall in the evening, to which
the public is invited.
The convention proper will be held
Tuesday. There will be mass at St
Mary's church at 9 o'clock and the
convention will be opened in the En-
pire theatre at 10 o'clock. Business
will be transacted and at the close a
banquet will be held in Elks' hall at )
o'clock. This will be the concluding
feature of the big time.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1919-04-25
LADIES' NIGHT
ATTRACTS 700
Eagles Pack Their Hall In I'm
ion Block For a Good So
cial Time.
Min..rel., Refreshments. and Dancing

Putnam Aerie of Eagles had La
dies Night Wednesday evening and a
crowd estimated at over 700 packed
their hall and club rooms in Union
block II was a crowd composed
solely of members and their lady
friends, relatives and wives. and the
evening was one of the most enjoya-
BILE in the history of the order AS a
leading member expressed it: CIV
eryone felt at home. There was a
fraternal spirit that surprised me. 1t
was fine"
For over half an hour the guests
passed through the door and it was
somewhat after s o'clock before the
curtain was rung up on the first num-
Der. regular old time minstrel en-
tertainment The show was under
the personal direction of William
Brennan, with ex-Mayor J. J. Me-
Garry as interlocutor and Brennan
and Beaudoine and Vannose and Ge-
linas as ends. During the perform
ance the audience was startled when
a fight started near the door. Before
the police were called in it had been
ouieted down and it was learned that
the affair was arranged as diversion
and surprise for the evening betweea
Brennan and the club president
Another feature that was sprung
as a surprise was a drill by the c. A,
c. Guard. The work was excellent
and was received with applause.
During the evening Refreshments
of doughnuts and cheese, coffee and
ice cream were served. Dancing was
kept up until the early morning
hours. Music was furnished by Pops
Jazz Band.
The program for the minstrel show
was as follows:
crosse of No Mans Land"
Arthur Brodeul
"Strutters Ball." Arthur Vannose
"Asleep In the Deep Lucian Clare
"Never Did That Before
Wilfred Martineat
"Send Me Rose"
Arthur Martinell
1.-THE Minstrel Show Parade"
Joseph Boudoin,
"'Tin We Meet Again.
Merle Fish
eff Pm Not At Roll Call,
David Breault
Dixie" Henry Tetreault and entire
company.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1919-04-25
CITY COURT BUSINESS DULL

Business in the city court has been
dull this week. Last Saturday morn
ing John McNally was sent to Jail for
80 days on conviction for mtoxica-
ton. He drew $40 Thursday and Sat
urday morning was broke.
The continued case of James Pa
auin. who was charged with allowing
dirty water from his wet wash iaun-
dry run into the ice pond Of II. L.
Prentice, was brought up, but was
further adjourned to allow the health
officer to determine if the matter had
been satisfactorily remedied.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1919-04-25
REV. A. H. WITHEE
DIED SUDDENLY
Came to Putnam AS Captain of
Salvation Army and Was
Popular
Studied For Ministry and Was Admit
ted to Methodist Conference

Rev Arthur H. Withee, known to
Putnam citizens as Captain" Withee.
on account of his having been captain
of the Salvation Army during his res
idence in Putnam, died suddenly at
his home in Hazardville Monday. from
acute Indigestion.
Mr.. Withee. after living in Putnam
for several years, removed to East
ford and occupied the pulpit of the
Methodist church in that village
while pursuing his studies for the
ministry. He became a member of
the Southern New England Confer
ence in 1910, and was assigned to
Moosup. Subsequently he was as
signed to Mystic, and at the last con-
ference was assigned to Hazardyille,
and went there from Mystic but two
weeks ago to take charge of his new
parish.
Mr.. Withee went to Mystic Satur-
day to officiate at wedding of two
intimate friends. He was enjoying
his usual health at that time and his
death two days later caused a shock
to all of the communities where he
was well known.
Mr.. Withee was born in Bangor,
Me, AZ years ago. He is survived by
his wife, a daughter and his parents,
the latter living in Maine.
Mr.. Withee was of genial dispo-
sition and made many friends in Put
nam. He put the local branch of the
Salvation Armmy on good financial
basis and was successful in the work
here. He was respected by his ac-
quaintances and loved by his friends.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1919-04-25
PATRIOTIC MEETING FOR VIC
TORY DRIVE AT POMFRET

A meeting will be held in Pomfret
hall on Thursday evening, May LIST,
at 8 O'Clock, when Alvin Breul OF
Bridgeport, organizer of community
singing in the campaign of American
ization, will make brief address and
lead in the singing of popular and
patriotic songs. The district and local
chairmen Of the Victory Loan drive
will speak briefly. Rev. VIM. Beach
Olmsted, head master of Pomfret
School, will make an address. All are
cordially invited TO come.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1919-04-25
PARTY TO ALFRED CiLBO

Alfred Gilbo, formerly watchmaier
for George +. Shaw. has returned
from France. where he saw hard SCR
vice. He was a member Of military
company in Keene, N. H., and nftrr
being on the Mexican border came 30
Putnam. He returned to join his
company when it was mustered in for
U. s. service, and went overseas with
his outfit. He recently returned. but
modestly refrains from talking about
himself. 1t is understood that he was
cited for bravery and decorated.
Thursday evening a party was CIV
en- In his honor at the home OF Jamss
Rafferty,, Chapel street, by the Miss
Marion Renshaw and Pauline Grady
There was music, games and refresh
ments. Those present were: Missss
Eileen Frasier, Louise Adams, Bsa-
trice Gagnon, Edna Morrarty. Albsre
Gilbo, William Brunell, both Of
Keene, N. H.; Arthur DIVERT, Arthur
Brodeur, Lionel Charron, James Chaf-
ron, Leon Robillard and Rosario beso-
soleil.
v % v
Chaplain Boynton Merrill is az
pected in Putnam next Tuesday on =
"a hours leave. He is to be married
June goth and expects to arrive in
Putnam and assume the passionate u
the Congregational church the second
Sunday in July.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1919-04-25
BURNED FROM
HEAD TO FOOT
Mrs. Della Reynolds Died AZ
Day Kimball Hospital We'd
ncsday Night
Tried to Put Out Fire With Brec-s
When Clothing Ignited

With her body burned from head
to foot. the only places not being
burned being the soles of her feet and
her shoulders, Mrs. Della Reynolds.
60. of Elmville. died at the Day KIM
ball hospital at $50 o'clock Wednes-
day night.
During the afternoon Mrs. Ray
nolds made fire in her yard to clean
UP the dried grass and leaves. She
and her daughter were tending the
fire, which showed signs of getting
beyond control and working towards
a nearby shed. Mrs Reynolds tried
to stop the progress of the flame with
broom, and her efforts caused
sparks to fly, one of which ignited
her clothing, and the first known her
skirts were burning briskly. Her
daughters and neighbors tried to as-
sist Mrs. Reynolds, but she was hor-
ribly burned before the flames ware
put out. A doctor was called and Mt
once ordered her removal to the hos
pital
Although suffering agonies, Mrs
REYNOLDS retained consciousness and
talked in normal way on the trip 10
the hospital.
Mrs. Reynolds was the widow ct
Peter Raynolds, and the family has
lived in Elmville for years. She
leaves five sons and two daughters.
The body was removed to undertake
ing rooms in Danielson. 7
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1919-04-25
WHERE DOES THE
BURDEN FALL?

There has been a great deal of spec
ulation the past week as to where the
financial burden of repairing the high
supporting wall that gave lateral sup
port to Pomfret street abutting the
property of the Putnam Wooden Co,
will fall. 1t is estimated that 1t Will
cost between three and four thousand
dollars to make the repairs, and no
state. town or city agency is pushing
the other aside in order to have the
glory of doing the work.
Since the wall caved in week ago
this Friday morning, investigation has
been going on and it has been found
that when the street was widened by
the town at an expense of $4,000 there
was an agreement whereby the Wool
en- Company paid all above $1,000.
Since that time the road has become
city highway and subsequently part
of the state trunk line.
In 1911 the general assembly pass
ed an act Wnlcn sets iolth 'SiS''
that 1.-THE entire cost of repairs to
trunk line highways shall be paid by
the state" 1t is hoped that this Will
relieve the town and city from any
concern in the matter aside from see
ing that the state makes the repair at
an early date. For the present de-
tour around the house Of the com
pany's agent is being used. vehicles
passing through High street on the
west side.
While the high wall has been bulg-
ing for some time, it is thought posi-
BILE that digging the trench for the
new water main may have fastened
its fall.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1919-04-25
ARTHUR CHANDLER
DIED In NEW JERSEY
Born In Woodstock, Where
Funeral Was Held

Funeral services for Arthur d.
Chandler, former Woodstock boy.
son of the late Amasa Chandler, who
died in East Orange, N. j., last Sat-
urdsy. were held in Woodstock Tues
day afternoon. conducted by Rev.
DIR. Adolph Roeder, pastor of tho New
Church, Orange. Mr.. Chandler leaves
wife. brother, Edward B. Chand-
Ter of San Antonio, Texas and sis
ter. Miss Nellie Chandler of Wood
stock
Mr.. Chandler was the founder of
the cooperative farm for boys at AL
larie, N. j., and former president of
the Orange, N. j.. board of educa-
ton Death was due to injuries re-
ceived nine months ago when he fell
from a wagon at Allarie, the shock
opening a wound received by falling
against a buzz saw when he was but
10 years old.
Mr. Chandler, who was 65 years
old, first became interested in welfare
work for boys when he was appointed
a member of the Orange board of ed
ucation. He was named a commits
Sioner when the smaller board was es-
tabIished in 1912. He was elected
president at that time and served for
several. years.
Graduating from Yale in 1878, in
the aame class with former president,
William Howard Taft, Mr.. Chandler
for several years occupied positions
in the circulation departments of The
Independent, The Christian Union,
both before and after it became The
Outlook. He had also worked on
daily newspapers. For fifteen years
Mr.. Chandler served as circulation
manager of the Harper publications.
When steps were first taken in Or
ange to create non-partizan school
board, Mr.. Chandler became active IN
the work of ciyics, and after his sub
sequent selection as member of that
body was induced to become trustee
of the State Home for Boys at James
burg. 1t was then that he suggested
the plan of the cooperative farm for
ssmisfit" boys.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1919-04-25
RELICS FROM EUROPEAN BAT
TLEFIELDS

In the large show window Of Milot
& Williams store are being shown
number of interesting relics Of the
world war. These include war boots
worn by an English cavalryman when
he went over the top; revolver hos
tier from the battlefield of Lorraine;
an English boot puller; French
snare drum; Russian cap; German
and Italian epaulettes; head of "a in.
shell. Italian helmet; sword belt from
the battlefelds of Belgium.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1919-04-25
TWO HORSES DIE

Two north end business men lost
horses on Thursday.
When Emelien Duran, who has a
grocery store on Battey street, went
to his barn in the morning, he found
his horse dead in the stall. 1t was all
right the night before.
During the afternoon a horse own
ed by Henry Dumas and used on his
bread delivery wagon, died. The
horse had been sick for several days.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1919-04-25
HQNQR FLAGS FOR EVERY
TOWN

Every city and town in Connect
cut which attains its quota during the
coming Victory Liberty Loan, will be
giyes an honor flag in recognition of
the patriotic efforts put forth by the
citizens in coming up to the require
ments of our government in the COM
ing drive, according to an announce
ment made by Robert B. Newell,
State Chairman for all of Connecti-
cut in charge of the distribution OF
these emblems.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1919-04-25
MISS BYRNE, OVERSEAS NURSE
TO BE ON CHAUTAUQOA
CIRCUIT

Miss Isabelle Byrne, under the d.
rection of the Red Cross, is to De on
one of the Chautauqua circuits Tor
the summer months, her territory TO
he through the west. She is featured
as an overseas nurse and is to talk on
sepub6c Health" Miss Byrne will
leave for Washington to attend con-
ference on May 18th.
@ y %
Miss Jane Leroy went to Boston
Thursday for a few days visit with
her nephew.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1919-04-25
A PROCLAMATION
STATE OF CONNECTICUT
ny HIS ExCELLENCY, MARCUS H. HOLCOMB, c

little this country joined the Allies
III. the Central Powers HE
mad autoraeies struggling to impose
and when finally Government
made the received the approval OF arous
edand determined nation
gathered strength for this conflict the
without citizens asked Tor th
Of strength wark and
die if need be- All of US tried to do our
part and we did it gladly.
call of for oans and Lib
people witness their
triotim and share in this great undertaking.
of battle For this
grateful Today however, the task rmans of bringing
the of caring for the sick and dis
honoraby the of the Government and
establishing in the land This work requires large OF
Victory Liberty Bonds
this and doing
world of the strength
nd stability Of our free Government.
NOW THEREFORE, Marcus H. Hoicomb Governor do call
subscribe literally this Loan
these of rejoicing for the victory that
ha. been dearly the field Of battle
of the State at the Capitol in Hart
ford April in the Of Lord thou
Of the independence OF the Unit
ed States the hundred and forty-third-
NH. HOLCOMB.
By His Exceencys Commando
FREDERICK l. PERRY Secretary
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1919-04-25
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CITY CONTRACTS AWARDED

John P. Sabin, contractor, of Put
nam, has been awarded the city con-
tracts for building sewer extensions
and laying curbing. The contract
amounts to $4,000. He has gang
of 90 men at work on Charles street.
Mr.. Sabin recently completed build
ing wall at the new cemetery in
East Thompson.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1919-04-25
ODD FELLOWS GOING TO HART.
FORD

Tomorrow, Saturday, it is expect
ed that from fifty to sixty members
of Israel Putnam lodge of Odd Eel
lows will go to Hartford to partici-
pate in the Tooth anniversary celebra-
ton. The lodge will be accompanied
by a drum corps of IL and the num-
Der of members will be augmented by
Odd Fellows from Central Village and
Danielson.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1919-04-25
MASONS HAVE MEETING AND
SUPPER

There was an unusually large at
tendance at the meeting of Quine-
baug Lodge of Masons last Thursday
evening. Two candidates received
the NJ. M. degree, after which shep-
herds pie supper was served by the
ladies' of Jessamine Chapter, .. +. s.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1919-04-25
STRICKEN WITH SHOCK

While at work in his picture franz
ing department of his store in Will
mantle, Wednesday, Hiram N. Fem,
formerly of Putnam, was stricken
with a shock. He was removed to
hospital and during the afternoon
showed slight improvement