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Weekly Caledonian. (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1919-1920, 1919-02-05
LOCAL NEWS

1t is expected that Joseph Cheney
son of X. G. Cheney, is on his way
home from France with the 9th Di-
vision. He is with the 104th Field
Artillery Hand. After he receives
his discharge he plans to come to st.
Johnsbury to spend a few weeks.
Horace Masse, U. S. NJ, has just
returned from France and is visiting
his parents, Mr.. and Mrs. H. Masse
of the Spaulding Neighborhood. Mr..
Masse is former St. Johnsbuly
Academy graduate, and was a student
at Dartmouth college at the time of
his enlistment.
Weekly Caledonian. (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1919-1920, 1919-02-05
GAYS IT IS THE BEST IN THE
WORLD

There is one remedy that those who
know depend upon for relief from
coughs that chang on" after the grip.
Toley's Honey and Tar clears the
passages, soothes raw, inflamed men,
bYanes and banishes irritation and
tickling in the throat. A. H. Nc
Daniel, Box 81, Lindside, w. Va,
writes: 81 am glad to tell you that
Foley's Honey and Tar is the best
III ,dicinc in this world. l have had
d severe cough and before l used half
d bottle l was better" Sold Every
where
Weekly Caledonian. (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1919-1920, 1919-02-05
NORTH DANVILLE

Little Charles Drew is very i'll with
influenza.
Rev. E. C. Sturtevant of Lyndon
the State Councillor Of the Sons and
Daughters of Liberty was the guest
of Evening Star Council at their las.
meeting.
Herbert Stanton is gaining nicely.
Mrs. Harold Edwards and six chill
dren are ill with influenza.
Clarence Pinkham is at James Cas-
sidy's.
Robert McGill and family are gain
ing.
Mrs. Harriet Bailey is gaining slow
ly. Miss Hislop of st. Johnsbury is
caring for her.
Weekly Caledonian. (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1919-1920, 1919-02-05
PASSUMPSIC

F. r. Wood visited his son, Har-
old Wood and family Wednesday.
Andrew Morgan of Barnet was at
M. X. Bruce's the middle of the week.
John Arnis has been in Walden for
the past week building a Dutch oven.
Miss Mamma Bushey Of St. Johns
bury was in town the first of the
week.
Miss Ruth King is home from her
school in Waterford with hard cold.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1919-02-21
FUNERAL OF JOE" WHITE

Joe" White, well known as a bas-
ket ball player, manager. and crack
billiard player. died at his home in
Webster last Friday night. He had
played basket ball in this city both
for and against Putnam. This was in
the old days when Putnam had team
in the league and old Union hall eeh-
oed to the shouts of the fans
Joseph D. White was we'll known
and we'll liked He was on the square
and always good natured The flu
neral was from Sacred Heart church,
Webster. The church was filed and
there were many beautiful flowers.
The bearers were from Putnam lodge
Of Elks. of which he was a member,
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1919-02-21
KIDNAPPED
BRIDEGROOM
Brought Him Back and He and
His Wife Put One Over
On Guests
Two Wedding, A, ST -mary's Church
Monday Morning

After they had Kidnapped the
bridegroom, Myron Young Of Daniel
son, and given him a ride to his home
town and brought him back. he and
his bride, who few short hours be
fore was Miss Estela Tetreault,
daughter Of Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Te-
treault, Church street, put one over
on the assembled guests by escaping
TO a waiting automobile and driving
to Jewett City, where they took an
evening train to New London and
went from there by boat to New York
The guests at the wedding went to
the railroad station at 3 o'clock.
thinking the newly married pair
would take the New York express.
When they did not put in an appear
ance the party returned to the home
and took the bridegroom by force
and carried him away in an auto. At
ter taking him as far as Danielson
they brought him back Some large
doh babies that had been prepared
for the last scene at the station we're
rot used, as the couple outWitted
their friends and made a clean get
away
Miss Tetreauit. well known in the
north end Of the city, a popular mem
Der Of the Children Of Mary and of
Council LaConcorde, St Jean Bap-
tiste society, and Myron Young Of
Danielson, a soldier recently discharg-
ed from the service after doing duty
overseas, were married at 8 o'clock
by Rev Charles f. Bedard, who also
celebrated the nuptial high mass. As
the bride was a member of the Chill
dren Of Mary the ceremony was per
formed inside the sanctuary. There
was music by the Nine O'clock choir.
Of which the bride is a member, and
0yila Guertin sang solo.
Miss Dorilla Roi was bridesmaid
and soldier chum Of the bridegroom
from Dauielson WIS best man. The
bride wore "A dress Of white georgette
crepe with French lace trimming and
wore a vel Of the Children Of Mary.
The bridesmaid wore a suit Of grey
peorrette crepe with bat to match.
SIX members Of the Children Of Mary
also attended the bride
Following the mass there was a re
ception at the home Of the brides
parents. where there was music by
musicians from Danielson, a pianist,
violin, trombone and cornet Differ
emit guests sang and refreshments
we're served There were many pref
ty and useful presents Of cut glass,
silver, linen, cutlery, etc After a
wedding trip Mr.. and Mrs Young
will live in Putnam.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1919-02-21
PUTNAM

Wilfred Chapdelaine spent last
week in New York city
MIR. and Mrs. f. W. Clark Of Me
chanics street, are entertaining Miss
Kate Riley of South Orange, ~ J.
Mrs. NJ G. Leonard was called to
Yonkers. n Y, ON Tuesday of this
week on account of the illness Of her
daughter. Mrs +. f. Ernshaw
The fire department was called out
Tuesday evening for brush fire on
the lower end of South Main street
and on Thursday FOR chimney fire
on Railroad street
Mrs. Diane Breault Farley spent
last week at the Gossard training
school for corsetieres held at the Me
Alpin Hotel, New York City. where
she obtained her diploma AS an expert
corsetiere
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1919-02-21
Allsrd

At 6.30 o'clock Monday morning
Alferie Viens and Almeda Allard
daughter Of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Al
lard, Church street, were married at
St Mary's church by FIR. Routhier
who also celebrated TIE ] uptial high
mass.
Delor Viens and Mr. Allard, the
brides father, stood mp with the cou-
Pile Following the mass n wedding
breakfast was served At the Allard
home ON Church street, where many
presents were displayed
Mr.. and Mrs Niens lef. on the
o'clock train for BOSTON Upon
their return they will live in Putnam.
Both are well known in tins city
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1919-02-21
FOR BETTER
FREIGHT SERVICE


The railroad officials present were /:
J. A. Beahan, general agent Of the
traffic department; r. n Rawley,
train master; w ]. Frost, special as
sistant to superintendent Of trans
portation; r. E. Simmons, travelling
freight agent, and r. S. Danforth,
station agent at Putnam.
Among the local men present were {:
Mayor A. ". Marcy, A. D. Lown, rep
resenting the Manhasset Manufactur-
ing Co; Samuel P Reynolds, repre-
seuting the foundry; John G. John
son, representing the II. X. H. Silk
Co. William Richardson, the Putnam
Manufacturing Co; c. D. Arnold,
Charles A. Thayer Of the French Riv-
er Textile Co Postmaster Alexander
Gilman, George l. Padgett president
Of the Putnam Chamber Of Com
merre.
Instances Of long delays in short
hauls Of freight were given. It was
stated that the New York freight
should now go through in % hours,
and the boat freight takes merehan=
disc direct to the Norwich line boat
and it is placed on board the same
night
The railroad men admitted that
during the war period when the rail
road was congested and help was
scarce, delays were bound to occur,
but stated that things should soon be
back to normal. as congestion does
not exist now They made it clear
that they wished to do all possible to
attract business to the logical com
mon carrier-the railroad
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1919-02-21
STOLE MONEY
FROM EMPLOYER
Webster Newsdealer Catches
Adam Yurga, Newsboy, In
Putnam and Gets S84.02
Back.
Says Lad Entered Store Through
Rear Window and Robbed Cash
Registers and Drawer

Adam Yurga, IS, robbed his en-
ployer, S. NJ. Rosener Of Webster, &C
cording to Mr. Rosener, and got away
with s94, a fountain pen, fash light,
and some other small articles The
burglary was committed some time
Sunday night, and Monday morning
at 10 o'clock the boy was locked up
in the Putnam police station and
$8402 and a ticket from Webster to
New London was taken from him.
According 10 the police Yurga admit
ted the crime and in the afternoon
he was taken to Webster by an officer
from that town When Mr. Rosener
was asked By Patriot representative
if he was going to push the case, he
said: Il have got my money back
and that is all | care. He is only a
boy and the law can do what it wants
to- | have no feeling in the matter"
The story as told a Patriot reporter
by Mr. Rosener was as follows: q
went to my store early Monday morn
ing and l saw tine two cash registers
open and the money gone. | then
went to a drawer where | bid the rest
of the money and that was gone.
There was about SIS in the two reg
isters and the rest of the money,
about SEQ, was in the drawer and he
found it.
Adam Yurga, Is years old, had
worked fer me selling papers for
three or four weeks He did not show
up to get his papers Monday morning
and shortly after | opened the store
his uncle, with whom he lived, came
to the store and asked if | had seen
him Immediately came to the con.
clusion that the boy was the thief
who robbed me told the uncle
what had happened The uncle vol
unteered to help and went toward
Worcester, while I took The train for
Putnam The boy and I rode down
in the same car. but did not see him
until the train reached P3tnaa, vixen
l took him and turned him over to
the officer.
The boy rot into the store by
opening a rear window think he
planned it and left the window catch
off so he could raise the window. lie
broke out a screen to get in"
The police say that Yurga's home
is in New Jersey, but that he got into
some trouble there and was sent to
Webster to live with the uncle. 1t is
thought he has fondness for cheap
literature.
Yurga was arraigned in the district
court at Webster Thursday morning
and was committed to the industrial
school at Shirley. In court he told of
previous arrests in Passaie, n j., for
breaking and entering and said that
if allowed to 90 back he would re-
turn some watches. revolvers and
other articles buried in his cellar at
his home in Garfield. He said he
stole them from a store there.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1919-02-21
MAURICE b. FULLER HAS BEEN
DOING Y M { A. WORK

Maurice r. Fuller, enc OF the waa
secretaries of the y v {. A., having
charge of educational work in some
of the camps Is Texas, with head
quarters at Fort Ehys, has been plac-
ed ON the reserve list owing to the
rapid rehabilitation Of troops in that
section. He is son of l. H. Fuller,
this city
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1919-02-21
Aquatic Plant.

Aquatic plants should not be planted
In shallow ponds or lakes that freeze
solid. No matter how thick the ice
forms ON the surface the plants viii
live IL the water about them. under
the Ice, does not freeze. II Ice forms
about tho roots of the plants they viii
DO Killed.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1919-02-21
ATTORNEY LIBBY RECEIVES AP-
POINTMENT

Governor Marcus B. Holcolm has
Attorney Arthur f. Libby,
Norwich. son of Mr.. and Mrs. f. A.
Libby. Putnam. trustee of the Nor
wieh State Hospital for the insane
for the balance of the term ending
July /, 1928.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1919-02-21
PUTNAM NEWS
|. Observation-Disclosures

Observation-Disclosures.
Attorney F. c. Morse is confined to
nv home by illness
Keep the date, March 7th, open and
attend the Katherine Ridgeway reeit-
al
Mrs r r Perry has returned from
visit with her sister in East Bridge
water. Mass.
Charles Seder will leave Sunday
for New York to begin buying his new
spring lines
Mayor A " Marcy has bought the
home Of the late Percy Waterman.
east of Grand View
Miss Edna Ghapdelaiue has jus
returned from Washington. d C..
where she spent a We elk.
J Fred Waterman is seriously III,
inhammatory rheumatism followiso
his attack of pneumonia.
Mrs c T. Heath spent the week
end in Hartford, the guest of her
son Leslie and his wife,
Joseph Plessis has left Ballard &
Clark's store and engaged in the in
suranee business in Putnam.
Marion kenney of Toledo, Ohio,
was the weekend guest of Mrs. Car
RE Gascoigne, South Main street.
The Misses Minnie and Elizabeth
Diamond spent Wednesday night in
Hartford attending the theatre
An enjoyable social and dance was
held by the Girls club in Odd Eel
lows hall. Wednesday evening
The rummage sale held by the la
dies of St Philips Guild last Friday
afternoon Melted little over sal
Frank A. Roth, who has been To-
cal Inspector for the L s Govern
ment, has been transferred to Chica-
20.
Miss Alice Morse, with her aunt,
Mrs. Wood. is SPENDING the weekend
in Hartford, the guest of Henry j
Potter
Ruth Morse, student at the Putnam
Hon school. has returned to her
home in Eastford on account of an at
tack of influenza.
George Lewis attended a banquet
in Bridgeport, Tuesday night. given
in honor of Bruce Campbell of St
Louis. grand exalted ruler of the Elks.
Miss Mary Wright who recently
graduated as nurse from the Massa-
chusetts General hospital. Boston. is
the guest of Miss Hazel Davis, Wal
nut street.
Miss Estene Saraeue. State home
demonstration leader, with Miss
Charlotte Embletop, were in Oneco
on Monday. when plans were made
for girls class and series of four
talks to women
The Ladies' Social Circle Of the
Congregational church met at the
home of Mrs, c, c. Brown, Tuesday
afternoon of this week There was
good number present The hostess.
assisted by Mrs. Ernest Morse, serv-
ed afternoon tea
Mr. and Mrs. John Skedgell have
removed from Manchaug, Mass, to
Reading, Pennsylvania. Mr. Skedgell
was formerly overseer in the weav-
ing department of the Grosvenor-Dale
Company His wife was Miss Foisey
of Putnam, and both are we'll known
here.
Mrs. Alice Carpenter went to New
London last Thursday 10 spend eou-
pie of days with her daughter. Miss
Maude, who is attending the Connee-
tieut College for Women. Thursday
night she attended a Glee club con-
cert, her daughter being one of the
members.
Mrs. Walter Gilpatric Of Bay Ridge.
\. y. who is president Of the General
Association of Mt Holyoke Alumnae.
spoke at the annual luncheon which
was held this year at the Hotel Ban
croft. Worcester, on this week Tues
day. Mrs. Gilpatrie is we'll known in
Putnam. being the daughter-in-law Of
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1919-02-21
FOURTH NUMBER P Il. s. LEG
TURE COURSE

Next Tuesday night the American
Girls will give diversified program
IN Putnam High school hall at o.
clock. This is the fourth number in
the lecture course.
The American Girls come very
highly recommended from Boston
and will prove an interesting and en-
pertaining number The course will
conclude with an entertainment next
month.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1919-02-21
GRADUATE CoRsETIERE
Mr.. d h Farley Received Diploma
a, Gossard Training School

Mrs Diane Breault Farley. having
secured her diploma at the Gossard
Training school for Corsetieres held
ia New York city. is now a graduate
corsetiere and will gladly meet the la
dies who wish comfort. health and
beauty of lines combined in their cor
r<fx.
Mrs Farley has large assortment
Of different styles and prices of cor
sets. also brassieres 70 suit all. Lo-
Gated in the Empire Theatre build
ng.-Adv.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1919-02-21

Mrs. Herbert Smith entertained in
formally few of her mothers
friends on Monday afternoon at her
home on Church street. in honor of
her mothers birthday
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1919-02-21
Daily Thounht

The first years Of man must make
provision for the last.-Samuel John.
sou
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1919-02-21

Keep the date. March 9TH. open and
attend the Katherine Ri3geway recit-~
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1919-02-21
GROCERIES
SPECIALS
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,ls PROVIDENCE STREET
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Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1919-02-21

Optimistic Thought.
Tire desire of more riches IL want
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1919-02-21

We can really call this complete line We
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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-09-26
SOLDIERS GIFT TO
MOTHERS OF FRANCE

Washington, Sept. 25.-General
Pershing's last days In France con-
tanned an incident demonstrating the
heart OF the American commander
and the officers who surrounded him.
that has only been revealed In a report
just reaching national headquarters
OF the American Red Cross from
Paris. IT was a gift OF 94,626. -
francs, over $4,000 from Pershing
and the officers Of his star to the Red
Cross. to be devoted to some deserv-
ing work among the mothers and
children OF France who suffered 30
greatly In the war.
Several weeks ago, II IL now re-
vealed. a chaplain attached TO Gen.
eral Pershing's headquarters. visited
American Red Cross headquarters In
Paris. asking to be shown the various
phases OF the work being carried on.
The check. bearing Pershing's sigma
ture, was the result, reaching the Red
Cross the day the general bade fare
well to the land f. which he and his
men had done so much. A letter ac-
c~ompanying the donation stipulated
that the money be placed In. the STARS
and Stripes War Orphan fund which,
assisted by the Red Cross. has adopt
ed" thousands OF French children.
whose fathers died In battle, insuring
for them support and the means OF
Ghemso3voA
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-09-26
CHICAGO GRAIN MARKET

Chicago, Sept, 25,-The grain mar
ket today was overwhelmed with bear
news and lower markets resulted. Sep
tember corn closed 5hc lower while de-
ferred futures were at net declines Of
IN 10 3Ac. Longs who reinstated
their lines on the early decline I'M
loaded at the hnish.
The most depressing features were
u~tterances by Herbert Hoover concern
ing speculation in foo necessities and
weakness In the spot market. Cash
corr broke 8 to loo, buyers holding on
In anticipation OF larger receipts next
week. Interest attached TO Omaha re-
ports that Iowa corn had been pur-
chased fsc under Chicago December
prices. 1t was realized II any great
amount of business was done the mar
ket would work to lower levels
Lack of good uying power was one
Of the d~iscouraging features In the pit,
Bulls we're aware they could make lit
tie Roadway without new buying.
Labor troubles n the indications
Of = new drive by the government
against the high cost Of living were
not encouraging to investors.
Oats was heavy at the finish. losses
being from y to lie. compared with the
previous close. There was heavy sell
ing by houses that frequently act for
one OF the, prominent local operators
The market was greatly Influenced by
Weakness In corn. Spot oats wal
steady to lie lower.
Provisions displayed weakness and
pork closed $3.50 to $3.50 lower; lard
90 to e5c and ribs. IS to soc lower
There was considerable short cover.
1ng early. Hsgs q the yards wsrs
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-09-26
CAUGHT UNDER CABoOSE,
ShtA0 LOSES HIS ARM

Charlottesville. Va. Sept. 25.-while
on duty in the Chesapeake and OhAS
yards James /. Snead. car inspector,
was caught under q cahoose and had
his right arm so badly crushed be-
tween the shoulder and elbow that
amputation vas found necessary after
hts removal TO the Martha Jefferson
hospital.
The accident occurred about 1880
o'clock. Mr.. Snead. together with Mr..
Lacy. was engaged in repairing = step
on a caboose. which was standing on
one Of the tracks near the r~oundhouse.
The yard engine, engaged In shifting
freight cara. showed down 4 car which
struck the caboose. Mr.. Snead's arm
was run over by . wheel OF the ca
boosc. and his back was also Injured.
Mr.. Snead 10 q well known and
highly esteemed resident Of his city.
He has been engaged 1T various times
In railroad work. but before accepting
his present position as car inspector
was in the employ az the ~ChArlottss-
villa Lumber company. He ID about
nifty years Of are. n has a wife ana
three children.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-09-26
TWe ARE KILLED As.
TRAIN HITS CAR

Winchester. Va. Sept, s5.-In a most
distressing accident, and one of the
worst of its kind ever to occur in
this vicinity. William r. Anderson and
John w. knight, two young plumbers,
OF this city. the former being a mem
Der Of the firm of Miller 4 Anderson,
and the latter an employe, were struck
by a n~orthbound passenger train on
the Norfolk & Western Railroad at
New Market crossing. several hun
dred yards north of Boyce station in
Clarke county, about $50 o'clock this
morning. while attempting TO cross the
tracks In an automobile and sustained
injuries which resulted In the death OF
both men several hours later In the
Charlestown wv. Va hospital.
Although everything that human aid
cpul do was done to save the lives of
the young men. efforts Of physicians
were unavatiinE. and 1t was seer that
both victims TO- been fatally hurt.
Physicians were rushed from three
counties In two states to save them.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-09-26
LEGAL NOTICES
VIRGINIA.: IN THE CLERKS OFFICE
OF THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE
COCNTH OF HENRICO.

On an information fled this 23rd day
of September. 1919, by ", w. Beverley.
attorney for the commonwealth against
n REQ Roadster. under 1918 license
tag of Virginia No. 32a57 and Engine
No. A-S572. having been seized by q
police officer of. the county of Henrico.
Virginia, and turned over to the sheriff
of Henrico county on h 10Th day of
January, 1919. the owner Of said auto
Mobile not being known to said officer
and that certain ardent spirits was
found in said automobile contrary to
law; the object sought being to have
the said REQ Roadster automobile con-
demned and sold and the proceeds dis
posed OF according to law. All persons
CONCERNED in interest or interested are
hereby, pursuant TO the statute In such
cases made and provided, cited to ap-
pear and show cause. II any they can,
before the circuit court of the county
OF Henrico, Virginia, on the Sfh day OF
October, 1919, why the said REQ Road
ster automobile should not be con-
demned and sold to enforce h for
Yeiture thereof as prayed for IN said
information this day filed.
And II Ia further ordered that a copy
of this order he forthwith posted on
the front door Of the courthouse Of the
county OF Henrico. Virginia. by the
sheriff OF said county, and that a copy
hereof be published at least Eve days
before the return a hereof in The
Richmond vircinian, a newspaper pub
lished in the city Of Richmond. yir-
sinia, IN the county of Henrico. Vir-
ginia.
Atteste;
SAMUEL p. wADDTTL.
Clerk of Circuit Court of Henrtcc
County, Virginia.
W. W. BEVERLEY,
Attorney for the ealth.