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Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1919-12-26
AM. LEGION BOYS
TO RECEIVE COLORS
Grosvcnor-Dale Company To
Furnish National Emblem
For Swanson Post
Fitting Celebration to BE Held Jam
uary 10th

At special meeting held at tho
hose house, North Grosvenor- Dale.
Dec. %, members of Oscar w. Swan
son Post, No. 81, American Legion.
planned to have fitting celebration
on Saturday night, Jan. 10, when col
ors are presented to them by the Gros-
venor-Dale Company. The presenta-
ton IL TO be made in the rompanyss
large store house at North Grosven-
ro-Dale. and az this Is to be military
affair all ex-serviee men of the town
Of Thompson are invited TO attend,
and all must be in uniform. Invita-
tons will be sent to each member ~
the post. and also all other ex-servieo
men Of the town, who served during
the world war. Invitations mre AIso
extended to all Civil war and Spanish
American War Veterans. Red Gross
workers, fremen Of Co. A. and B ~
North Grosvenor-Dale and Grosven0r-
Dale respectively. "Welcomc Home
committee. clergy and town officials
Of Thompson.
Dancing win be part Of the pro-
gram and music will be furnished By
Pops Orchestra. 10 pieces. Of Putnam.
Membership in Oscar w. Swanson
Post il steadily increasing and II =
hoped that in the near future all the
ex-seryice men of the town win be-
come members.
The following ex-service men are
in charge Of the affair Of Jan. 10;
Invitations--John r. Johnson.
Frank Regnier.
Music---John E. O'clare. Edward
McKeon.
Refreshments and Checking-Ar-
sene Frappier. Matthias Dion, Wilfrs1
Sarette. Philip Croteau. Alvin DilIs-
Der. Armand Blanchette. Alfred La
fontaine. Exias Lsjoie.
Men in charge Of receiving eolors
and color bearers. Commander HaS-
old E. Linderson. Vice Commands
Lionel J. NORM. Alfred I4afontaines
John r. Johnson, Paul O. Aueoins
John A. Swanson. Alvin X DiIiabns
Buglar Don 4. Johnson.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1919-12-26
Silent Drama of Holy Night GiUp1 at Ponlfrpt
and Putnam in Impressive Manner

full choral service under the direction
of Mr. Sharpe, the choir master. Dud-
ley Bucks 1.-The Coming Of the King
was sung by the choir, with Mrs. Silas
Wheeloek as soloist.. A duet was
sung by Mrs. Charles Letters and Mrs.
Walter Wheaton. After the recession
al, st Came Upon the Midnight
Clera," the choir took its place in the
church. Mr.. Merrill, the pastor, read
the Christmas Gospel. after which a
double quartet SAM the Holy Night,
which is the music Il theme of the Ma
tivity play This was sung in Pom
fret by John Jaw Whitehead, Jr.
Without interruption to the ryhthm
of this lovely old song Of traditional
origin, the curtain rises on the first
scene of the drama, The Annuncia-
ton. The Angel appears to Mary with
the message from on High.
The curtain falls, to rise upon a
moonlit field. A shepherd keeps his
watch. Others approach. They make
fire and warm themselves and lay
them down to rest But a strange
ness is in the air. They feel it. The
very heavens seem changed. They
are restless and confer together as to
what this prescience signifies. The
atmosphere seems charged with mys'
terry. Suddenly there is great light
One, then another. and, finally, all be
come aware of the presence Of the
Angel.
The message of peace on earth
good will to men, is spoken to them
They marvel and are afraid. but joy
Gus. trusting, hopeful, and finally con
WINGED.
Suddenly there is with the angel
multitude of the heavenly host, prais
ing God, and saying, GLORY to God II
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1919-12-26
CHRISTMAS DAY
BRINGS GOOD CHEER
Bright Skies and Mantel of New
Snow Adds to Holiday
Scene
Holiday Observed In All Institu-
tions

Christmas Day was quiet one in
this city, In all homes and in insti-
tutions the spirit of the season pre-
vailed and there was something to re-
mind all of the greatest holiday " the
Christian world.
There was Christmas tree at the
Day Kimball hospital. where there are
as patients. The tree was set up in
the women's ward. the gift of Mrs.
William Beach Olmsted Of Pomfret
There were many gifts for the chill.
dren as well as for the older patients,
nurses and hospital officials. Gifts
came too. from the Salvation Army to
the children. Christmas greens were
presented by Edith Bowen, represent
ing the Sunday school Of the Baptist
church. and Rev. Boynton Merrill and
young people Of the Congregational
church came to present gifts especial
ly intended for soldier and sailor pa
tients. Rev Mr.. Merrill was chaplain
Of the battleship Pennsylvania during
the war.
Sixteen families were provided
Christmas dinners by the Salvation
Army through the generosity of the
public.
At the county home and the town
farm the inmates were remembered
with gifts. At the home the children
were generously remembered by
friends. Special dinners were served
to all.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1919-12-26
AGED WOMAN FOUND
WITH CLOTHES FROZEN
No Fire In The House And Scarcely Any Food
Had Plenty OF Money But Wouldn't Pay
High Prices.
Maria Levin 81 Committed to Norwich State Hospital By
Judge Fagg of Probate Court.

Neighbors of Mrs. Ann Maria Lew
in. 81, who has been living alone in a
house she owns on Bridge street, went
to her home last Friday and found the
woman with her clothes frozen to her
body. There was no fire in the house
and scarcely any food A doctor was
summoned and the woman was treated
and =. person was secured to stay with
her.
Mrs Levin is the widow of the late
Edwin Levin. Her mind has been
affected for some time and complaint
was made to the selectmen some time
ago about the case. When proceed
ings were instituted to commit her tc
an institution, relatives learned of |,
and objected. A son, who is a doctor
came here and stayed with his mother
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1919-12-26
CHARGED WITH
THEFT OF SIS
John Buckwheat Says Frank
Anger Grabbed His Roll
In Pool Room
Anger Admitted Taking Fifteen Dol
lars For Safekeeping

Frank Anger was arrested when he
returned to Putnam Christmas eve to
spend the holiday with his family. The
complaint alleged the larceny of SIS
from John Buekwheat on November
9Th. Anger pleaded not guilty in
court this Friday morning and the
case was continued for six months
Anger agreed to pay Buckwreat $50.
Buckwheat told the court that he
was in pool room in the north end of
the city run by Joseph Bourcier. He
said he had been paying for "set-ups'
of cider. He claimed to have had $85
and had spent five and then took a $40
bill to pay for another round. While
he sat in a chair at a table with the
roll in his hand Buckwheat says that
Anger came up behind him, grabbed
the roll and then went into toilet.
Anger came out and offered him SIS
but, the witness said, he refused to
accept it.
According to Anger and several
witnesses Buckwheat was some intoxi-
Gated They all said that Anger told
him to put up his money and that
Buckwheat said he could take care Of
it. They testified that Anger then
took some money out of Buckwheats
hand but that he offered to return It.,
but that Buckwheat would not accept
it. They said Buckwheat threw his
pocketbook on the floor and that Au-
ger picked it up, placed the bills IN IT
and offered it to Buckwheat but that
Ruckyheat wouldn't take it.
Both men remained in the pool
room for some time and finally Au-
ger went out. The next day Anger
went away. In explanation Of his
leaving the city Anger said he went to
pawtucket to look for work and from
there to Westerly, R. l.
The prosecutor informed the judge
that the facts related by the witnesses
in court were changed somewhat from
what they had related to him at MS
Office.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1919-12-26

The Christmas Miracle Play had its
annual performance in Pomfret on
the evening of Sunday, Dec. 2fst, and
was presented on Tuesday evening,
the 23rd, at the Second Congregation
al church in Putnam. The story Of
the giving of these scenes from the
Nativity is too well known far and
wide to make repetition necessary.
That their initial performance took
place the year of the first movement
towards community Christmases the
year of the great tree in Madison
Square, New York--was a signikcari
coincidence, nothing more; for the
Pomfret presentation was but an i'm
pulse towards a fitting and beautiful
expression of the holy season, without
thought of joining a movement of any
sort.
Yearly, as the play goes on. those
who have been interested in it have
been filled with wonder and apprecia-
ton of the spirit in which the actors
approach their parts, in which the
whole beautiful drama holds them.
Shepherds, wise men, angels, attend
ants--all, from the greatest to the
least, enter into their roles with sim
cerity and earnestness that is nothing
short of inspiring. This was splen-
didly evident in the two performances
just given. Everyone who saw the re-
production of these touching and sig
nificant scenes in the two presenta'
tions, must feel desire to pay tri'
butte to those who enact them. The
spectacle, so beautiful and solemn, is
enhanced by the spirit of the perform
ers.
The Holy Night drama at the church
in Putnam was preceded by beauti
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1919-12-26

for few days and realized that moth
ing could be done for her, as she o.
lected TO have anyone staying In tAs
house with her. i.
Mrs. Levin owns the homo N
Bridge street worth $4,000 10 $4,Oeo
and besides has money in the bank.
She objected to the high prices Of ~
cessities, saying that she would noe
pay such prices. Consequently there
has been no fire in the home. every
thing has frozen up. and the woman
was discovered suffering from these
alarming surroundings Those whe
found her say that her clothing wsss
actually frozen to her body.
Mrs. levin was taken TO Norwich
Saturday. She has lived In Putnam
many years.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1919-12-26

the Highest, and on earth, peace. good
will to men"
The light dims,--the angels are
gone away into heaven. The shep-
herds start after them. They confer
together They say, Let us go even
unto Bethlehem, and see this thing
which is come to pass" As they leave
their pastures, and depart on their
pilgrimage, the curtain falls, to rise
again ON The Manager at Bethlehem.
Here, presently. the shepherds en-
ter. to find Joseph, a little withdrawn
into the shadows; Mary. beautiful in
her sanity alteration above straw
filled manger. from which streams g
radiance that came to tighten WORLD
Of darkness. The,shepherds draw neal
in simple awe. They fall on then
knees, and worship-and depart.
Another train draws near. As the
shepherds were lowly and Of mean at
tire, so these are magnificent, gor-
geously apparelled. with splendid
equipment. Bearing rich gifts, they
enter one by one, the stable where the
shepherds lately paid their homage
Here. too. these great of the earth
kings, soothsayers. wise men, with
vast and solemn ceremony pay tribute
to the Child Graded where the oxes
rest after toll. They. too, depart
Mary, the Mother, droops to rest
while Joseph draws near to the man
ger and sinks upon his knees. To hin
here, appears again the Angel in 1
dream, warning him to flee into Egypt
from those who seek the young Chile
to destroy it.
All is again dark. The Holy Nigh
strains die away, the curtain falls, thu
annual Christmas presentation of the
Nativity drama is again accomplished
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1919-12-26

o Mmbe o Anse American Lesin-
all whether
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Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1919-12-26

with another man as passenger. The
deputy told Houks to stop, but as the
car was at that tine on slight rise in
the road the man said he couldn't
stop there. To accommodate him
Deputy Healey told him he could drive
to the top of the slight rise, but he
was taking no chances, so he jumped
on the running board When the top
of the incline was reached Houks did
not feel inclined to stop He wanted
to see the deputy's authority and also
wanted TO see the warrant. Finally
the deputy told HouAs that he had
better stop his car and he put his hand
on the wheel. Words followed, but
the car was finally stopped and the
officer took Houk out of the auto.
Deputy Healey then took his man
before Justice Perrin and he furnish
ed bond of 500 for appearance.
Houks claims he bought the hay
He gave as an excuse for not stopping
sooner that he thought it was a hold
up. On account of his actions other
counts may be added to the COM
plant when the man appears for trial
in the justice court.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1919-12-26
FIREMEN DENY
RESPONSIBILITY
Members of Hose Co. No. z Say
They Did Not Send Letter
About Election of Chief
Meeting Held Christmas Day at Which
Matter Was Discussed

A meeting Of Hose Company No.
of the Putnam fire department was
held at the headquarters Of the com
pany on Smith street Christmas Day,
when an investigation was made rela.
tive to letter sent to Alderman
elect John B. Byrne purporting to
have been written by member Of the
company.
This Friday morning Foreman Du-
mas of Hose No. 2 stated that the
members of his company deny respon-
sibility for the letter and believe it
was sent by someone outside the COM
pany trying to reflect discredit on the
members.
The letter received by Mr.. Byrne
was as follows:
Putnam, Conn, 1919, 10.
John Byrne, Alderman-at-Large;
If you and the other aldermen elect
Kelley, Arnold or Dick Sharpe, Fire
Chief, we will start some trouble and
we mean it cause we don't want them.
We want Remi Delarge for Chief. Tell
the other aldermen what | wrote to
you or show them this letter.
From a Fireman
of Hose Co. No. 2.
This threatening letter was unsign-
ed which shows that some person was
ashamed or afraid to affix his name to
IT and therefore it is not worthy OF at
tention aside from possible punish
on4 Of tho entity marty
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1919-12-26
TWENTY.sECoND ANNUAL ELEC-
TON OF c. A. c.

Officers of the Canadian Athletic
C,pb for 1920 were elected as fol
lows: President, Pierre E. BONN
vice president, Lueian Gard; treasur-
er, Adolph Bernier; financial secre-
tary. James J. Charron; recording
secretary, Aldor Guertin; hall COM
rnistee Albert Gregoire, Eugene MIL
tar. Ernest Bardier. Henry Guer'in'
Alphonse Breault; auditing commit
tee, Michael Daigis, Aldor uuer'ih'
Wilfred Bouthillette; purchasing COM
nittee. Pierre E. BONN. James ohsr-
ron, Alphonse Breault.
The G. A. C. will hold whist ana
reception Dec. 20 in St. Jean hall
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1919-12-26
ODD FELLOWS NOTES

Seven candidates received the final
instructions in Odd Fellowship at the
hall Tuesday evening, at the hands Of
Charles +. Nichols, acting as degree
master. At the close of the confer
ring Of the degrees speeches were
made by some Of the members, and
near-speeches by each Of the candi-
dates.
Another class will be initiated into
the mysteries Of the order beginning
next month.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1919-12-26
REV. C. J. HARRInlANS ENGAGE
MENT ANNOUNCED

Mrs. Thomas H. Cocroft Of Provt
dence has announced the sngagazssne
Of her daughter. Kathryn, 70 Rsv-
Charles Jarvis Hartman. cursts -
st. Stephens Episcopal church. PRIV
idence, elder son Of Rev. DR.. r. ".
Hartman and Mrs. Hartman -
Windsor. Mr.. Cocroft was also :
clergyman Of the Episcopal church.
Mr.. Hartman was for = number n
years curate Of st. Philips church a
this city and WAS secretary Of the Put
nam Chamber Of Commerce. He vs.
active in all public affairs during his
residence here. During the war he
was chaplain in the army and W.
stationed ut Camp Deyens.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1919-12-26
BIG MOTOR TRUCKS HAVE TROu.
BILE

A big motor truck that was on ths
way to Putnam with a load Of msr-
ehandise for the Msnhasset Company
struck and killed a woman ut Green
Vile, r. l., Wednesday.
Another large truck broke dowr
Thursday on Front street The truck
was SO large that II could not be put
in local garage and it has beer
standing beside the road. Men from
the company that owned the truck
came to Putnam and mechanics from
Boston were summoned. This Frida,
morning the truck was towed to Mair
street, just north Of Bridge street.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1919-12-26
HOME FROM SCHOOL

Misses Sylvia and Elizabeth Wheel
oek are home from their schooln for
the Christmas holidays Miss Eliza
beth stopped over in New York and
was the guest Of DR.. and Mrs- JameD
Kent 1t their new home in Laxen-
mont, N. r.. and Miss Sylvia stoppo1
in Worcester for couple q dnyek -
guest a Or. and Mn TO-
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1919-12-26
NOT A PUBLIC SERVICE VEHI
Gle

In letter addressed to Secretary
Charles l.. Torrey Of the Putnam
town school committee, John A. Mac
donald. deputy state automobile COM
missioner. rules that motor busses en-
gagged In transporting school children,
under q contract with town, do not
come under the requirements Of the
public service vehicle law. Such ve-
hicle, engaged solely in carrying
children to and from school, viii not
be required to take out q public SER
vice vehicle license.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1919-12-26
MARRIED FIFTY YEARS

Mr.. and Mrs William d. Case,
School street, sf.cnt Christmas IN
Worcester at the home Of their son,
Fred Fl. Case. They were entertained
not only in honor of Christmas, but
also in recognition of their 50th we'd
ding anniversary which occurred on
Sunday, Dec. 2lst-
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1919-12-26
ENTERTAINED WITH DINNER

Mrs. Charlotte May, Grove street,
entertained with a dinner party on
Christmas Day. The guests were
Chauncey Morse and daughter, Miss
Alice Morse, Mrs. Mracus Wood, Miss
Nellie Chandler and W. Fl. Chandler
Of East Woodstock.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1919-12-26
ATTEND CLASS DANCE

Richard Holmes went to Worcester
on Tuesday to be the guest OF his
cousin, Malcolm Wiley, at Clark Col
lege. and to attend college dance
Tuesday night. They both returned
to Putnam Wednesday night.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1919-12-26

during the months Of organization.
mas become one OF the leading posts
in the State of Connecticut, and
certainly one of the healthiest in
growth and organization.
Col Roosevelt, who was one of
the prime spirits in the organiza-
ton of the Legion, but who is now
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1919-12-26
UNCLE DIES SUDDENLY

Miss Ellen Wheelock went to Leo
minister, Mass, today friday, called
there by the sudden death on Christ
mas Day Of her uncle, Henry r.
Smith.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1919-12-26

EDITORS NoTE.-A local man
who is a personal friend Of Col.
Theodore Roosevelt, Jr., recently
spoke to Col. Roosevelt enthusiasts
heally of the active and progressive
work of Anselm Mayotte Post, No
Is. American Legion, which by its
energy and the whole-hearted work
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1919-12-26
ACTING RECTOR OF ST. PHILIPS

Rev. r. r. Ullery Of Springfield.
Mass, Ia to be acting rector Of st.
Philips Episcopal church during the
winter and will conduct services here
every Sunday.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1919-12-26
NOTICE

One more holiday, New Years.
This falls on Thursday. Cores
pondents and advertisers are re-
ouested to have copy in early again
next week to assure position and
proper attention.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1919-12-26
EMPLOYEES REMEMBERED

In many business and manufactur-
ing establishments employees were sub
stantially remembered Christmas. En-
ployes in a number of the mills made
gifts to the overseers-
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1919-12-26
Colonel Ro0SeUelfs Message to the Members OF
AnseIr1 MayoHe Post, american Legion

unable to take an active part in its
activities, owing to his election %
the New York Assembly from oys.
ter Bay. expressed great interest II
the local post, with the result that
he has sent, at our request, the fol
Lowing message to the Putnam
members of the American Legion.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1919-12-26
MAKES CHANGE IN WORK

Grsydon Sharpe has severed his
connection with the Putnam Light q
Power Co. and entered the employ of
the Manhasset Mfg. Co.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1919-12-26

Mr. and Mrs. ]. L. Wood Of Column
hus Ohio. are on for the holiday. Mr..
Uood IS instructor in Columbus
Academy. and in the summer has 9
hoys, camp near Putnam.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1919-12-26
HAS BOUGHT HOUSE

Adler Towne has bought the house
~ Bradley street now occupied BY
Mr.. Lucey and family.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1919-12-26
CHRISTMAS TREE TONIGHT

Wappaquasset Tribe Of Red Men
will have a Christmas tree at their
hall this Friday evening.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1919-12-26
SERVICE AT MIDNIGHT

Members Of st. Philips Episcopal
;hurch attended midnight service
Christmas eve
Evening star., 1919-09-21
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This black astrachan is
full so inches wide. Beau
tiful curly face. Made by
famous Lister. For col
lars. throws and coats.
Evening star., 1919-09-21
54-In. All-Wool
Tricosuede, $3.50

Tricosuede is a woven
fabric giving the effect of
knitted goods. Comes in
plain or two-toned effects.
All colors, including navy
blue. Nice for tailored
suits and coats.
Evening star., 1919-09-21
54-In. All-Wool
Chevrona, Yd.. $3.50

Chevrona is made with a
new blend of raw materi-
ais with softly marked
designs. Leading fabric
for fine suits. In brown,
blue and oxford.
Third Floor-Lansburgj
Evening star., 1919-09-21
Plenty of Tricotine
Here NOW

Colors are navy blue,
chandron, pekin blue,
white. brown, rose, taupe,
burgundy and black. 81,
inches. $3.50 to $3.50.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1919-06-09
AMERICAS SECOND PORT
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