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Putnam patriot., 1919-05-16
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Methodist Church Notes

The Smiles social under the man. agement of Mrs Taylor was enjoyed by all and netted about $l0.
 The organ recital and entertain ment given under the auspices of the choir, will probably be held the first week in June. The organist, MT. Dodge, will give the recital, assisted by several vocalists. and Mir. Battey reader. A very pleasing evening IS promised and every one IS cordially invited to attend.
 The illustrated lecture on Porto Rico Sunday evening was very inter esting, and good audience was in at tendance considering the weather These lectures are under the manage ment of the Minute Men and help to give a vision of the magnitude Of the task undertaken by the Centenary :.
 Next Sunday marks the starting of the big drive for the Centenary mil lions and reports to date indicate that over S25, ,O00, 900 of the $105, ,000, 900 has already been subscribed. We pre- diet that this amount will be largely oversubscribed before the drive IS over. We expect a speaker from head quarters for next Sunday morning and another lecture is scheduled for the evening.
 Dr. Gilbert of Boston is to be the speaker at the Rho Delta banquet next Wednesday evening. The ban auet begins at 2 o'clock. Adult mem bers of the church are invited without further notice. Everyone is request ed to notify either Mrs. Gascoigne' Mrs. Richardson or Mrs. Gilbert by noon Tuesday sure, so that proper plans may be made.
Putnam patriot., 1919-05-16
SALVATION ARMY

On Friday, May 16, there is to be special open-air and inside meeting at the Salvation Army, conducted by Captain and Mrs. Wilbur, and their son, from New London, also Lieut.. Addie and Lieut.. Jones from Nor wieh. It is also a farewell meeting, as Capt. Fee, who has been here for over five years, is leaving on account of her health, for her home in Ireland. Everybody welcome to these meet ings.
Putnam patriot., 1919-05-16
MORE SOLDIERS RETURN

Alfred Bernier of Bullock street has reached home from overseas. He is looking we'll notwithstanding he was confined for months in German nrisons. The Patriot published q number of his letters from Germany which were descriptions of his experi- ences.
 Robert Ailard, member of the All American division, has reached his home here. The division was made up of men in every state in the union and saw hard service. MT. Allard came through without scratch
 Ernest Thompson of Mechanics vile, one of the selective service men of this district, has returned, having been mustered out Private Thomp- son was badly wounded in the arm during his campaigning, and at one time it was feared that he would lose the member, but he recovered with out having to endure that permannt disability. He was member of the All-American division.
 Charles Ryan, one of the men who left this city to enter the service late in 19IL is reported to be on his way home. During his foreign service he has been gassed and wounded, but came through whole and is now said to be in good health He is expected to return to Putnam in the near flu tur.
Putnam patriot., 1919-05-16
SENEXET GRANGE

The regular meeting of Senexet Grange held May was very pleas ant occasion, it being Neighbors Night The invited granges were Dudley and Wolf Den. A large num- Der was present from each grange.
 The following program was given by the visitors:
 Musical Monologue, Van Dykes Home Coming Song" Miss Ethel Bates; reading, "Give Us Men" Law son Waitt; "Your Country" Miss Ei- inor Hall; vocal solo, Mrs. Katherine Jacobs; recitations. Dads Old Britches" and Josh Billings on Courtin'." Miss Carrie Easterbrook; reading. How the Farmers Helped Win the War;" Miss Bertha Thatcher; old fashioned minuet, danced in cos tune by Miss Rich, Miss Ransom, MT. Hildreth and Mir Stromberg, Mrs. Hii- dreth at the spinnet; reading, lhe Village Oracle" Miss Beatrice Bailey; i; reading whats the Use of Crying, Miss Bernice Bateman; vocal SOLOS, George Penniman.
 At the close of the meeting refresh ments were served and dancing was enjoyed.
 At the next meeting May 2l all per sons interested in the schools are in vited. A very interesting and n. structive illustrated lecture on School Improvement will be given. lhls will he followed by short miseei- laneous program.
Putnam patriot., 1919-05-16
RUSSELL D. HEATH MARRIED

Announcements have been received sf the marriage of Russell3D. Heath, son of MT. and Mrs C. E. Heath of this city, to Miss Katherine bier of Denton, Texas, on May 14th, in New York city in the Little Church Around the Corner"
 MT. Heath met his bride while in government service in Penniman, Va. Mir and Mrs. Heath have taken an apartment in New York city.
Putnam patriot., 1919-05-16
OBITUARY
Leon Guerin

Leon Gaerin, 31, died at the Day Kmball hospital Monday afternoon, following an operation for appendi- citis He was recently discharged from service Funeral services were held from St. Mary's church Thurs day morning and burial was in St. Mary's cemetery The young man was well and favorably known by a large circle of friends and acquain- taHees.
Putnam patriot., 1919-05-16
MAY BASKET SOCIAL
Putnam Grange Has Successful Affair
 Monday Night

Notwithstanding the inelemeney of the weather, and counter attractions, the May basket social which followed the regular meeting of the Putnam Grange Monday night was a well man aged and successful social affair, and largely attended. At the close of the meeting and while the committee was getting the baskets ready to be que toned off. there was session of dancing. which was resumed again af ter the baskets had been sold and the contents disposed of The baskets were very attractive, both outside and in. some of them being of odd shapes and vafiously decorated, They were auctioned off in different receptacles so that one did not see his basket un- til he bought it Coffee was furnish ed by the committee, which was com posed of Miss Gertrude Jones, chair man; Mrs. Thomas Jones, Miss Dor othy Kennedy. Miss Florence Devine and Miss Mary Anderson.
 More applications were read at the meeting, which was held in Odd Eel lows hall, and it is planned to take III d class of candidates soon.
Putnam patriot., 1919-05-16
REV. HUIZiNCA ACCEPTS AP.
 POINTMEMT

Rev. A. von P. Huizinga of Thomp- son has accepted position with George Creel's bureau of foreign lan- guage governmental service, which has it's headquarters in New York city He has already left for New York to enter on his new duties.
Putnam patriot., 1919-05-16
TO COST $15,000 TO REPAIR
 WALL

The state highway commissioner Aas signed contract for the rebuild tng of the wall on Pomfret street that saved in Il few weeks ago. It has been stated that the contract price is kn excess of s15,ooo, which is cause Sor citizens feeling more than ever elated that the city is not called upon Io spend this large sum.
Putnam patriot., 1919-05-16
Aure L.abby

Miss Aure Labby, 75, sister of Jerry Labby, Putnam, died at the home of a relative in Worcester on Thursday Miss Labby was well known in Putnam, where she lived 40 years or more, and was housekeeper for the late Dr. omer LaRue.
Putnam patriot., 1919-05-16
JUDGESHIP ELECTION
 JUNE 2

Governor Marcus H. Holcomb has fixed the date of June 2 as the time for holding the special election in Pomfret to elect a successor to Judge of Probate Charles O. Thompson, who retires on account of having reached the age limit.
Putnam patriot., 1919-05-16
 Creatures That Weep.

Among the creatures that weep most easily are the rumlnants. All hunters know that the stag weepS, and fl is asserted that the hear shcds tears when severely wounded The giraffe Is net less sensitive and regards with fearful eyes the hunter who has wounded f..
Putnam patriot., 1919-05-16
MoRIN-CAuLIN

A return at the office of Town Clerk David Flagg shows the marriage here on Monday of Miss Ruth Gaulin and Joseph Morin. by Rev. Adrian Dyke man Mr and Mrs. Morin are both residents of this city.
Putnam patriot., 1919-05-16
ALL WINDHAM COUNTY GOES
 OVER THE TOP

With some late subscriptions yet to be tabulated, it was known early in the week that every town had gone over the top in the Victory Loan. As far as announced the fig nres are as follows.
Putnam patriot., 1919-05-16
A CARD

wish to thank the many friends n Putnam for their kindness to me during my stay in Putnam; also those who so generously remembered me with such valuable gift
 Yours truly,
 CAPT. NJ. E. FEE.
Putnam patriot., 1919-05-16
Hioh and Low.

In model form an English Inventor has succeeded in operating a railroad car tlrif is raised above the track by the repelling force of electricity and drawn forward by magnets above It.
Putnam patriot., 1919-05-16
The Store of SERVICE It Renders Real Service

VALUE-The fact that standard goods. the product of mills, refineries and fac tories of the highest reputa- ton, are the only kind ham dled by us assures you value and above all, a quick turn over.
 The prices we quote are al- ways the right prices and we do not let others undersell us-Quality considered. We have choice cuts of meat, a fine line of groceries and dairy products, cake and pastry, Tn fact can furnish your table complete three times a day. not to forget that delicious breakfast brew. DUTCHESS COFFEE the coffee of distinction and of a distinctive flavor. Then, too. it brews so many good cups to the pound. If you haven't tried it try it now.
Putnam patriot., 1919-05-16
BROKE ARM CRANkING CAR

pr. G. T. Lamarche, Woodstock avenua. broke small bone in his right wrist when he tried to crank his automobile Thursday evening. The car has self-starter and the doctor was not going anywhere but was in the garage and picked up the crank, gave it turn, and it flew back.
Putnam patriot., 1919-05-16

J. c. wlrrER, Agent and Auetioneer
Putnam patriot., 1919-05-16
PUBLIC SALE SATURDAY, MAY 24, 1919
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IO.3O A. M.
 I will sell at auction all of the 6 horses, wagons, harnesses, carriages, blankets, robes. halters, brushes, tie ropes, soap, medicines, etc, from the estate of the late Dr. Frank Bueklyn, This is an exceptionally high class outfit. as everything is in the best of Condition. Two fast horses in the lot, standard and registered Sale rain .r shine. at the James Nichols resi- denee, Danielson, Conn.
 Get the news while it's live news. Read The Patriot.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1919-04-14
TROY REFUSES TO ACCEPT NEW POSITION UNTIL BOARD ISSUES
 CERTIFICATE IN 1918 ELECTION

JUNEAU, April 7.-John Troy, editor of the Juneau Empire, who recently appointed collector of for the Alaska district has refussd to take office until the vassing board its decision in the delegate election 1918 It is expected that this decision will be made
 Under the law the collector of is member of the territorial canvasng board which totals the official of elections and awards the members of the legislature and the delegate from Alaska Mr. Troy has consistently opposed the election of James Wckersham thru the Empire and owing the closeness of the last election does not desire to have any connection with the work of the canvassng board thus avoiding laying the board open possible charge of allowing prejudice interfere with the proper performance of its duties.
 Just when the canvassng board will take action is known It has been waiting for official from Cape Nome, Nome Solomon, Taylor and Teller, which were mailed from Nome February l2th according advces received from the clerk of there These have been ex- peced every mail but apparently misplaced have gone astray since mail from Nome bearing date of Feb ruary 2lst, has been received here today.
 The canvassng board is not forced await the official but go ahead and award the certificates of on the successful candidate Mr. Suzer) on certificates giving the returns from the missing precincts which ceved in the last mail The law permits the of such fcates the actual returns received It is probable however, that the board will wait until the next boat ar rives before taking final action.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1919-04-14
HE PEACE CONFERENCE HAS REACHED CRISIS:
TENSENESS IS VERY EVIDENT

PARIS. Apr. 7-(49-The peace conference has reach led the turning point between definite and speedy action and further delay All indications point toward action but doubts have appeared whether the desired results will be complshed within fortnight
 CRISIS IS AT HAND
 It is generally admitted that serious has crop ped in peace proceedings As the result of the days dis csons concerning reparatons of the responsible authorities association with President Wilson said that he would be surprised if American participation in the ference should be closed early if the vexaous delays which have hampered the delegates lately much prolonged The differences reparao and frontiers are said to be slight but are being perssenty maintained
 WILSON FIRM
 President Wilson is said to be firmly maintaining Americas position and will make further concessions be- yond those he has already agreed It is known that the President has summoned the George Washington be in readiness for the homewad trip This action taken by the ntn,ates of Mr. Wilson indicating that the delays must be speedily ended Tomorrow is expected bring about something definite is possible that the President will be able to leave his room by that time
 IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT
 LONDON, April 7.-H9-A special despatch received this morning by local paper states that Premier Lloyd George will tonight issue important statement concerning the completion of the work of the peace conference It believed that this will include the approximate date of the final settlement which mpatent awaited in this country
 USUAL MEETING NOT HELD
 PARIS, April 7.-(H)-The usual morning conference
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1919-04-14
THREE YOUTHS RETURN FROM WAR
 TO APPEAR FOR SENTENCE; AGED
 FATHER APPEARS FOR OTHER SON

NEW YORK, April 7.-(E)-After undergoing army training for months being transported submarine
 infested and facing the prvaton of the trenches and death from German gns three Brooklyn youths appeared in the county here today charge of grand larceny These boys, with companion paroled IS months ago in order that they might enter the army
 The fourth youth not in evidence But he had good representative In his place stood old grayared his father whose voice had ring of pride in which stood out above the break his tone he told the judge
 that his had death in action in France and for this reason was unable to keep his parole.
 The three returned soldiers pleaded guilty to the charge against them None of them asked that their records be a lowed to count in their favor They ready take their medicine In view of their prompt appearance and service the judge dismissed the against them.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1919-04-14

between President Wilson and the premer of France Eng has not sufficiently recovered from his illness leave his room, but expected to do in few days Lloyd George also on the sick list today and result of the inability of two members to attend meeting of the bg four held
 FRANCE HOPEFUL
 PARIS, April 7.-(H9-A most optimistic impression now prevails turnout France regarding favorable settle ment the questions of her security against future agres sion and the establishment of neutral the left bank of the Rhine and part of the right bank of the The Petit Parisian declares that there is good for believing that Premier Cemenceaus viewpoint regarding reparation from Germany including special indemnity for crppes and widows of French soldiers will be upheld Thru out the country, the press is taking relieved the present favorable prospects.
 PREPARES FOR GERMANS
 PARIS, March 7--(H9-The nearness of the time for Germanys signature the preliminary peace terms was phasized today when Paul Dutas general secretary of the conference left for Versailles to prepare for the arrival of the German penpoentares Just when the Ger mans will arrive has not been announced
 STATEMENT POSTPONED
 LONDON, April 7-(H9-The statement which was to have been made by Premier Lloyd George Paris tonight concerning the completion of the work of the peace confer ence has been postponed until Tuesday account of his ill., ness The premier taken to his Paris home this morn ing suffering from chill He is reported to have improved during the day and is ho that he will be able to resume his duties tomorrow
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1919-04-14
FORMER GERMAN SOLDIERS TRUE
 TO PRINCIPLES

BERNIE. April 7.--R Training acquired by the German soldier dur. ing the war is sticking close to him according to reports received here in recent weeks and which continue to sift in on various occasions. Many of these soldiers refused to return to peaceful pursuits but have formed themselves into bands of smugglers and poachers.
 There are a number of these bands operating on a wholesale scale along the northern Swiss frontier engaged ill smuggling operations. Teaching is increasing alarmingly along the border and in Bavaria. Outrages are being reported to both Swiss and Bavarian authorities.
 These bands number from 100 to l50 members each. They are armed with rifles and machine guns and are well supplied with ammunition In Bavaria alone 1t is stated that more than 70 foresters and game keepers have been killed since the revolution. Free from fear of pun ishment these bands are growing stronger all the time..
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1919-04-14
TRANSFORMATION LINE PROPOSAL
 Is CONSIDERED

JUNEAU. April 7.-(Special) IA joint committee is today considering tho Price-NoOn shipping bill which provides for the adoption of Cover nol Rsg's suggestion for territorial owned line of steamers for operation to Puget Sound. It now looks as tho the bill will pass both houses. Governor Thomas Riggs aud Sena' t. Price appeared before the com. mittee this afternoon and made strung arguments in favor of its 1assage.
 Late Saturday afternoon, after an ail-day session. the house as 8 com ,nlttee of the whole recommended for passage the Dunn-Pennington e.sht-hour bill after it had been aIle.ded to include fisheries and log sing. The measure is assured of passage.
 The senate today passed bill providing for a commission to se- Iect uniform school books for use th.uou. the territory. The purpose vt this measure is to standardize school work in Alaska.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1919-04-14
LEONARD MEETS
 RITCHIE AGAIN

NEWARK. N. J., April 7-[P-The manager of Benny Leonard. light. weight champion of the world, an nounced this morning that Leonard has agreed to meet Willie Ritchie for an eight round match on April 18th. next. The place for the battle has not yet been selected.
 Several coast cities are bidding for the fight. New Orleans is also out after it. Leonard Is said to prefer some eastern city. but is willing to meet the challenger anywhere.
 Ritchie recently stated that he had put over a genuine comeback stunt when he bested Leonard in a four round bout in San Francisco. The bout was of the no-decision variety so Leonard managed to hang on to his title but that was about all. The coming fight is attracting good deal of notice in the sporting world and will draw fight fans from all over the country.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1919-04-14
ADMIRAL SIMS
 DELAYED SOME

NEW YORK. April 7.--(R1-vice' Admiral Sims. who is aboard the Mauretania, is delayed on account of a fog which envelops the harboy aud coast of New York. He may arrive late tonight or tomorrow morning. Admiral Sims has been in command of the American war fleet in European waters. Upon his ar. rival here he will proceed to Wash. irgton and after . few days will proceed to Newport to assume com. mand of the Naval War College there.
 REAcHEs PORT.
 NEW YORK, April 7.-R-The Mauretania, with Admiral Sims. ar rived here late tonight. Accompany. ing the big liner was a squadron Of destroyers which met the vessel of: the New York coast and accom- panied her to port as . guard of honor. Admiral Sims was met here by a representative of the navy de- partment who will escort him to Washington. where he will be for. mally welcomed homA
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1919-04-14
STUTTGART NOW
 STRUGGLED FOR

STUTTGART. April 7.- R - Fighting has ragged here intermit- tently all day today between armed mobs of Spartacans and govern ment forces. Late this evening neither side had been able to gain a decided advantage. The Reds are receiving endorsements from near by villages and intend to resume the struggle tomorrow.
 A force of about 400 Spartacans entrenched themselves by digging trenches and throwing up barricades and with machine guns defended themselves from the attacks of the government troops which shelled the trenches with light field artillery. A number were Killed and wounded on both sides.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1919-04-14
GUARANTEES IN
 POLAND STOPPED

BERLIN. April 7.-R-Press des- patches received here this evening state that tho Polish cabinet has suspended all constitutional guaran. tees in that country for . period Of three months. This action. 1t is be- lieved was taken on account of dis. orders prevailing there under the leadership of Bolsheviki workers. Drastic measures arc reported to have been adopted to crush the com. munist tendsneies which have been springins up during recent weeks
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1919-04-14
Falls 1000 Feet Is
 Able to. Smoke Pill
PLANE FALLs HALF MILE, PILOT UNHURT-REScUE FIND HIM
 SMOKING ctGARETTE

HOLLIS, N. r., April 7.-(R)- Gilbert Ludwig. mail pilot on the airplane route between New York and Chicago. fell 2.O00 feet with his machine today near here. Observers of the flight saw the accident and with others rushed to the spot thinking to find the body of the flyer smashed be- yond recognition.
 When they got there they re- ceived the shock of their lives. Underneath the wings of the ruined machine sat Pilot Ludwig, calmly smoking a cigarette which he had made as If such falls were part of his regular job.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1919-04-14
HAPSBURCS ARE
 BANISHED FROM
 FORMER EMPIRE

COPENHAGEN, April 7.-R- Defeated by the allied armies. de throned by revolution of their subjects, the Hapsburgs are now de nied the right to live in their native land. The German-Austrian national assembly in session at Vienna today passed a resolution banishing from the boundaries of German-Austria the former rulers, the IIapsburg fam lily.
 The decree of banishment was not unexpected. It has been long pro- posed and those familiar with con ditions in German-Austria knew that it would come sooner or later. I, is believed that most of the mem bers of the former Austro- Hungarian ruling family will make their per manent residence in Switzerland
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1919-04-14
.Plebiscite Will Be
 Held on Dry Status
ONTARIO PEOPLE TIRED OF DIES. ERT AIR" AGREE TO START
 SOMETHING

TORONTO. April 7.-R)-The prohibition question of this prov ince is not entirely shelved as might have been believed. In order to register accurately the will of the people since the re- turn of many Canadian soldiers from overseas plebiscite will be held on the repeal of the tenn. perance act.
 A movement for such a vote was recently initiated and has. gained support turnout Ontario. It is believed by many observers that prohibition will have to fight hard to prevent the dry law from being knocked out.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1919-04-14
TWO MORE SIGN
 DRYAN'S TREATY

WASHINGTON, April 7.-Rr Acting Secretary of State Polk an nounced thtS morning that two more nations have affixed their signatures to the so-called Bryan arbitration land and Brazil. Under the terms ot this treaty these countries bind themselves to refrain from decla- in case of difficulties for the period of one year for the purpose of giv. ing time for arbitration and during any additional preparations for 8 struggle.