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Putnam patriot., 1920-02-13
WANTED

l have an upright Piano in ma
hogany case that is just as good a.
new. 1t is one of the best make. I
WIN De willing to store this piano with
some responsible family, pay all the
expenses, and the children may use it
Wniie there free from all charge, but
am DESTROYS of selling the instru.
ment II possible and will do SO at a
bargain at the rate Of $1,000 per
month. 1t is in no way cheap piano.
:" ouid much prefer to place it with
someone who thinks of buying a nj
ano' II this appeals to you, please ad-
aress with full particulars. Immediate
ly Box Q, Patriot office
Putnam patriot., 1920-02-13
THOMPSON TOWN TOPICS

passable, remaining in that condition
about all day. The storm turned to
hail and rain, which furnished a
greeting on Saturday morning, SO
much enjoyed by the late Miss Lar
ned, who used to speak Of it as the
frozen mist Gangs of men shoveling
out the highways were kept busy
most part of three or four days dig
cling out. DIR. Paine was showed in
in Quadic, where he went for pro-
fessional call late Thursday after
noon, and was unable to get home
until late Saturday afternoon.
Putnam patriot., 1920-02-13
TRANSFERS
RAISE PRICES

Owing to the advanced price in
feeds, horse shoeing, and the higher
wages paid to drivers, the teamsters
of the town of Putnam will, on and
after March LIST, 1920, raise the price
of teams to 50 day, day to con-
stitute hours.
H. L. Davis, ]. H. Geeson, Wheaton
Building & Lumber Co, A. Maynard.
Joseph Wolfe, B. Riendeau, Louis
Fontaine, Hector Fontaine, L. Desau-
taille, Uric Hickey. Whipple & Gil
patric, Putnam Coal & Wood Co.
6-7%
Putnam patriot., 1920-02-13
DIED

BEN0iT-ln Providence, Feb. 3,
Rev. Benjamin F. Benoit, formerly
of Putnam. aged ~ years.
P0TTER-in Putnam, Feb. Z. Mrs.
Charles Potter, aged Sd years.
LIZ, RANDEUR-In Putnam, Feb, Z,
lrles Legrandeur, aged 50 years.
N sLEY-In Pomfret. Feb. Is,
;. Charles Moseley.
GARR0LL--In Putnam. Feb. Is, Mrs
James Carroll.
p0TTER-In Putnam. Feb Is. Geo
Potter.
Putnam patriot., 1920-02-13
Thompson w. c. T. u.

The Thompson Woman's Christian
Temperance Union will hold its an
nual Frances Willard Memorial
meeting next Thursday, Feb. 10Th, at
the home of Mrs. Jennie Robinson on
Brandy Hill. Let all members who
have pledged towards the Jubilee
Fund please bring or send their APP
portionment to this meeting, as the
pledge will be redeemed in March.
A good attendance is hoped for.
Putnam patriot., 1920-02-13
p. n. S. LEADING BASKET BALL
LEAGUE

The Putnam High school basket
ball team went to Danielson Thursday
night and can-r home with the long
end of "a score. The result
denotes that the hillinglV High school
was played to u stand still.
The game was an important one. as
it puts Putnam in the lead for the cup
Putnam has lost but one game and
Plainfield is secoa !, aaving lost two
games.
Plainiield cones 10 Putnam next
Friday night. and if Putnam can pull
off n win it will mean the champion
ship. Ii will be game worth watch
ing.
The game scheduled with Worces-
ter Tech at Putnam Saturday night
has been postponed.
Putnam patriot., 1920-02-13
HIGHWAY WORKERS BLOCKED

Barrak X. Smith of Putnam, fore
man for the state highway depart
ment, and a gang of 10 or IL men
have been working on the highway
from Putnam to Pheonixville, clear
ing the road of snow and ice, and last
night had reached Sprague's hill,
the highest point between Hartford
and Providence They were compelled
to stop at Eastford last night, staying
at the historic Gen. Lyon Inn, and as
the snow set in again in good earnest
in that section this morning, they will
suspend operations for awhile and
return to Putnam.
Putnam patriot., 1920-02-13
REPUBLICAN, CONVENTION Al
NEW HAVEN MARCH 23

The Republican State convention
will be held in New Haven on March
%, lasting two days. United States
Senator Frank b. Brandegee has
been decided upon for temporary
chairman.
These decisions were made at a
meeting of the state central COM
mittee held in Hartford Wednesday.
G. Harold Gilpatric, committeeman
from the 28th district, attending.
Town and senatorial caucuses will
be held March IL and i3.
Putnam patriot., 1920-02-13
FOR SALE

We shall be at the Staypole farm,
w. Woodstock, Conn, with AS choice
Hereford heifer calves, Feb. goth. All
dehorned; will sell them at private
sale. This is choice bunch of heif-
ers all from pure bred stock Every
one white face EMPIRE CATTLE
CO., w. Woodstock, Conn.
Putnam patriot., 1920-02-13

When Mr. Hoover. answering those
VINO would drive him to an expression
Of partisanship. says he declines to
pledge his vote blindfold," he can al
nest hear considerable body of his
fellow countrymen ehuckling with
satisfaction.-C. S. Monitor.
Putnam patriot., 1920-02-13
WIFE AND SON DIE, HUSBAND
AND FATHER AT TOWN FARM

Peter A. Gardner. health officer,
visited the home of Charles Potter,
Walnut street, Thursday, and on ac-
count of conditions found ordered the
home closed.
Mr. Potter's wife died last Sunday
and his son die lay morning
from pneumonia n ,.ie Day kimbali
hospital. MIR. Potter has been taken
to the town farm.
Putnam patriot., 1920-02-13
MARRIED

+ JRT- WILSON-In Iutnam, Feb 6.
by Rev G. C. S MacKay, Edward
II. Burt and Miss Susan Wilson.
EIBEAULT-LABBY - In Philadel-
phia. Feb. ~, Alferie Bibeault and
Miss Ada Labby of Putnam.
ENE-LeCLAIR-In Putnam. Feb. 8,
Ephreme Rene mad Miss Rose Lee
Clair.
Putnam patriot., 1920-02-13

A little boy who had to be on the
train over night slept in an upper
berth in the sleeping car. In the
night he awakened and sat up. "Do
you know where you are, Bobby"
asked his mother. Course ! do"
answered Bobby. promptly. Pm in
the top drawer"
Putnam patriot., 1920-02-13
CLIPS AND QUiPS

Our Mr.. Bryan some may think
Incorporate in his tone;
As long as there's drop to drink
He won't let rum alone.
Transcript.
Putnam patriot., 1920-02-13
GOOD FIRE FIGHTING

The fire at the Tatem handle fac
tory. Wednesday morning, must have
convinced cur citizens that the de-
partment is up to a high standard Of
efficiency. The fact that the whole
factory was not destroyed is evidence
of foresight and quick response to an
alarm. Mr.. Tatem. the owner Of the
,plant. ei-c c~ei:. .ae1e c~sS'' y
Putnam patriot., 1920-02-13
LOST-S5O.OO REWARD

An Ayrshire heifer years old, red
and white. VIM ST. MARIE, West
Thompson. r. F. u. 4, Putnam. Will
Give $4,000 reward if heifer is re-
turned.
Putnam patriot., 1920-02-13
WANTED TO LEASE

OR BUY. Small country place in
County, Pomfret or Wood
stock preferred Address with full
particulars as to price, etc., Apart
ment Dis, HAVERF0RD, Atlantic
City, N. J. -
Putnam patriot., 1920-02-13
LOST

Between Bridge Street and the Tel
ephone Building a gold watch Re
ward if finder will return or notify
THE PATRIOT.
Putnam patriot., 1920-02-13
BORN

SULLIVAN-In Putnam, Feb. 10, a
daughter to Mr.. and Mrs. ID. A. Sui
Ivan.
Putnam patriot., 1920-02-13
CALL 6O6-3

On phone and have your gas stove
put in shape and be shown how you
car do he same It'll
Putnam patriot., 1920-02-13
TO LET

Furnished room to let with modern
improvements. Inquire at this office
At
Putnam patriot., 1920-02-13
EIGHTEEN PHOTOS FOR THE
PRICE OF TWELVE

For limited time only with one
dozen of our best photographs we will
give an extra half dozen to each Gus
toner. TONNES STUDIO, % Union
street, Putnam, Conn.
Putnam patriot., 1920-02-13
FOR SALE

Green maple, oak and also chestnut
cord wood. NJ. L. ALDRIDGE. Tel.
1888. Ga
Putnam patriot., 1920-02-13
TO LET

Two unfurnished rooms, steam
heated, electric lights and use OF
bath. Tel 1902. II
Putnam patriot., 1920-02-13
WANTED

Girl for general housework. Apply
to MRS. T j. C0RGORAN, or call
449. TIFF
Putnam patriot., 1920-02-13
BOARD OF RELIEF
NOTICE

The members of the Board of Re-
lief OF the Town of Putnam, will meet
on MONDAY, FEBRUARY End, 1920
at the Office of F. w. SEWARD (di-
rectly over the Post Office) from 3 A.
M. to IL M. and every weekday fol-
lowing except Saturdays at the same
place and hour until further notice.
JOSEPH PLESSIS.
FREDERICK W. SEWARD.
FRANK H. SMITH.
a1 Board Of Relief.
Putnam patriot., 1920-02-13
IBUY STOCK

W. f. Perkins, Butcher and Dealer
in Live Stock. Calves specially.
Am always in the market. Phone
34-14, Putnam division. ST.
Putnam patriot., 1920-02-13
WANTED

Five or six room tenement. Man
and wife. Must have modern i'm
provements. Telephone 6l2. ITO
Putnam patriot., 1920-02-13
FOR SALE

One three-family house and one
cottage on School street, both proper
ties adjoining and rented at present.
Will dispose of these together or sin
ely. JOSEPH S. SHEPARD, South
Woodstock, Conn. 40-tf
Putnam patriot., 1920-02-13
FOR SALE
AUCTIONEER

Wanted-Everybody to know j. E.
Talbot is Graduated Auctioneer and
will GO you the highest prices for
Your goods. Just give him a trial and
be convinced Residence, 209 Grove
ST.. Putnam. Conn Tel. 89-5. 1899
Putnam patriot., 1920-02-13

The Putnam Patriot ~ On Sale
Friday Afternoons at the
Following Places
Putnam News Co. Union -
Michael j. Lynch News Store
Louis A. Bodo Pomfret st
Fred Corbin, Bugbee Corner
Friday Evening Is May Be Obtain.
ed Al
The Thompson Post Office.
Arsene FrappIer' Barber Shop,
North Grosyenorda.e
Grosvenordale Post Office.
n. J. Kenpey, meenaniesyille
Pomfret Post Office
The Patriot Office In open each
Thursday afternoon, but closes for
the day at noon on Saturday.
Putnam patriot., 1920-02-13
FOR SALE

Two and a half story house, a barn
and large building lot adjoining, on
School street. Inquire 154 SCHOOL.
STREET. 6-8
Putnam patriot., 1920-02-13
FOR SALE

One long string of nickel sleigh
bells and two short strings of old tim
ers. Inquire of H. 0. PRESTON, 1928
South Main street. Tel 455.
Putnam patriot., 1920-02-13

Entered as Second Glass Matter at
ne Pestoffice at Putnam, Conn. &C
sording TO the Act of Congress
Ashland weekly tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1919-1924, 1920-01-07
Prof. Reimer Returns
From Trip TO China

Hot Off the bat from China" was
the topic of an address given BY
Prof. F. c. Reimer at the Farmers
Week held in Corvallis on New Years
night. Prof. Reimor superintend-
ent OF the Southern Oregon Expert
ment Station at Talent, has been
making an extensive trip through
China in the interests of pear blight
resistant, and. landed in this coun-
try on Christmas day. Without
even returning to his home Prof.
Reimer went to Corvallis to address
the farmers and deliver an instruc-
tive message to them.
The seriousness of fire blight
which threatens the pear industry of
Oregon and which has already wiped
it out in certain sections of the
country and how the Southern Ore
son Branch Experiment Station
hopes to be of service through the
propagation Of blight resistant vari-
cites, was told by Prof. Reimer. He
brought home between 40 and so
new varieties, and these will be test
ed At the station next spring and
summer.
Superintendent Relmer pointed
out that pear blight is probably the
most serious disease known to fruit
growers, It is a bacteria closely re-
lated to the human diseases such as
typhoid and works on the inner part
Of the plant and consequently cannot
be controlled by use OF sprays. The
only method OF control, he declared
is to cut way the parts attacked.
"The cost of fighting this disease
is enormous" he said. Our plan is
to find resistant varieties.
"Pears cultivated in this country
came from Europe Our varieties
did not originate in the Garden Of
Eden, but come from the old world
stock in Europe Blight is strictly
an American disease Before pears
We're introduced it lived on native
plants of the east. The disease
spread westward arriving in Cali
iornia in 1900 and in Southern Ore
gon in 1906.
I'VE got together at the Talent
station large collection of pears in
Guiding more than 80 species Of wild
nears collected from all parts Of
Europe from Africa and Asia. We
found out Of this number of species
rend 500 varieties thht only one spa-
cies seemed to be blight resistant.
| went to China to get more material
for carrying on this experimental
work"
Ashland weekly tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1919-1924, 1920-01-07
MANY STUDENTS
BUT FEW TEACHERS

OREGON AGRICULTURAL COL
LEGE, Corvallis, Jan. 6.-That due
to increased cost Of maintenance and
to the lure OF larrer salaries offered
0. A. c. professors by eastern insti-
tutions. the college is now in a crit
ical condition, is pointed out by
President W. J. Kerr
The unprecedented increase in
student enrollment-S6 per cent this
year-has taxed the institution TO
the limit. While the college now
ranks second among colleges of its
kind in the country in point of en-
rollment, funds available are much
less than is provided for other in
stitutions of this tyne. Standards
maintained are as sigh as the high
est in the country.
An enormous increase in cost IS
noted at the institution. In 1915,
$4,000 was expended for janitorial
services-fonr years later $4,000.
The cost of heat four years ago was
$4,000. Thls year it is $4,000.
Telephone and telegraph expenses
We're s122O and this year it will be
$4,000. With this increase in cost
has come too the enormous increase
in enrolment.
Ashland weekly tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1919-1924, 1920-01-07

"see that stack of barley" said
]. ]. Morton, pointing to a large pile
of sacks Of the grain that filled 4
portion Of the warehouse room of
the Josephine County Flour Mill,
says the Grants Pass Courier Every
bit OF that was raised within the
city" he continued. Then he led
the Courier representative through
the remaining portions of the ware
house and pointed out piles Of blue
stem wheat, which will later be con-
yerted into high grade flour. Great
quantities OF barley and oats were
stacked, ready to put through the
crusher. Mr. Morton. stated that
every bit Of this, and much more
which had already passed through
the mill, had been raised either in
the Applegate valley or in the lower
Rogue
The Josephine County Flour Mill,
is a comparatively new industryein
the city. It is being operated by
J. j. Morton and son, Oliver, who
came here from Ashland, where they
formerly owned the Ashland Flour
ing Mills. A part interest is still
rsiciEed IL the Ashland business. The
work has been slow in getting the
local plant into operation, due to
scarcity Of labor and materials at
the time they we're needed worst in
completing and eeuipping the build
ing. At the present time two feed
crushers are being run. but it will
be well into the summer before the
mill is turning out flour. Mean
while, the best grade of bluestem
wheat is being accumulated in order
to assure a good run, when once the
flour making portion of the plant
is in operation. Mr. Morton states
that never has one of the mills
proved a failure and that he looks
for the Grants Pass mill to be one
of the best he has ever operated
When the plant is completed there
will be between $4,000 and $4,000
invested.
Ashland weekly tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1919-1924, 1920-01-07

A group of 22 Boy Scouts of Troop
2, under the leadership of Scout
master Koehler, hiked into the woods
last Saturday with Keeney's cabin as
the point of destination.
The troop arrived about noon, and
after a hearty dinner, some of which
was prepared by Scouts taking their
tests in cookery, the afternoon was
spent in the fascinating game Of
Capture the Flag"
At the close of the contest the
scoutmaster treated" the boys to
hot cocoa and judging by the capac-
ity of some of the boys it is for
tunate that the state is a dry state.
Several of the scouts claim that
they saw a deer; but the skeptical
insist that it was only jack rabbit
or the "dear" of the II. C. L. The
return was made in a pell-mell scram-
BILE down the mountain to Ashland
Creek.
Several of the boys were "raw re-
cruits" but they behaved like vet
Grams. Very tired but very happy in
the bright moonlight of the evening
the troop filed intact into Ashland
all but a few patches of cuticle con-
tributed by several to the fairies of
the wilderness.
Ashland weekly tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1919-1924, 1920-01-07
future
FOR OIL BUSINESS

Many of the ablest business men
of America unite in the opinion that
no other industry of Importance has
any such future as the oil business.
Well selected investments in the
newer oil companies, which are man
aged with good judgment and ability
and which are chartered with sufii-
oient authorized capital to permit
the raising of ample funds FOR con-
tinued expansion, may be considered
for years to come as likely to prove
the most attractive speculative in
vestments offered.
In what other line of business can
you place your investments, where
no selling force\is necessary; where
the demand is greater than the sup
ply: where buyers come to you Tor
your product instead Of having TO
send a force of salesmen to seek
markets; where the new company
may be placed in position to begin
paying very large profits to its share
holders within six months after the
beginning of operations; whore hun
dreds of thousands of dollars invest
ed may be repaid in 30 days from
the production of only one complet-
ed well in gusher territory; where
a piece of property (lease. secured
for few dollars may be worth
millions with no completion Of well
thereon, and where the risk of loss
of investment, in well managed com
paniss with large capital, is less than
in any other line of business where
large profits are possible?
Twenty years ago, a good business
man who invested his money in oil
was looked upon as a wild speculator
or gambler-today, many of the
greatest capitalists Of America are
investing vast sums in oil develon-
ment, and multiplied thousands o'
careful investors are reaping the
profits from their wel-selected oil in
vestments. Many people today are
independent as a direct result of rea-
sonably small investments in the
oil business-placed in the new com
panies during the organization pc
riod. while the stock could be Sc
cured at its par value.
Ashland weekly tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1919-1924, 1920-01-07

Mobiles OF Hillah Temple are re-
ceiying some very interesting litera-
ture from the wichita Falls, Texas
Shrine club, announcing that the ia
nous OIL City wants Shrine tenn
pie in 1920.
The first gun Of the Wichita Falls
campaign was fired recently at a
banquet at which prominent shrin-
ers from the great oil fields of North
Texas gathered. Among the speak
ers we're many distinguished Masons
of Texas and Oklahoma. The big
idea at the banquet was the feeling
that as Wichita Falls is rapidly be-
coming such an important city and
center Of Masonic activities, it is the
logical location for a Shrine temple.
Potentate II. c. sparr, and other
officers Of the local temple of Shri-
aer- have, received personal lettor7
annouuclng the desires of the Wich-
ita Falls Mobiles and soliciting their
assistance and aid in the campaign.
The dispensation for the new TEN
pie will be sought at the Imperial
Shrine Council meeting at Portland,
June 22, 1920. The Oil City SINNERS
expect to be there with bells on
"Maskat" has been selected as the
name of the Temple which the Tex
ans hope to see located in Wichita
Falls, and one Of the campaign slo-
gans is 1--WE must get Maskat."
Within a few minutes at the ban
quet recently held by this enterpris-
ing club of Shriners, a fund Of $50,
600 was underwritten for the pur-
chase of one of the most magnificent
building sites on prominent corner
on the downtown business section
which they plan to use for the erec-
tion of the temple now being so en-
Enthusiastically sought.
Ashland weekly tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1919-1924, 1920-01-07

Prof. II. p. Brass, of the depart
ment of botany and plant pathology
at the Oregon Agricultural college,
states that it is important for peach
growers to put on a good spray for
the control of peach leaf curl during
the winter any time from early De-
cember to the middle of February.
One good application of Bordeaux
viii be sure to do the work. with
100 per cent results. If growers
wait until March, which they for
merly did in many cases, it will be
too late. Lime sulphur, while some
times effective, does not seem to give
uniformly good results. The Bor-
deaux, however, seems to be very
reliable.
Ashland weekly tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1919-1924, 1920-01-07

CORVALLIS.-The extension de-
partment of the Oregon Agricultural
college has started a series of schools
to be held in the various counties of
the state. The schoolswill last for
q week in each county and will be
under the management of the extern
sion department and the county
agents The schools will open Jan
uary 12. The first ones held will be
in Coos and Washington counties.
In Coos county Professors E. L. West
over of the dairy department and
w. i. Powers of the soils department
will work in cooperation with c.
C. Farr, the county agent. During
the week lectures will be given in
three or four places in the county.
making it possible for everyone to
reap the benefit without much trout
BILE or expense.
In Washington county schools
will be held in two different places
conducted by E. B. Fits of the
dairy department. and W. S. Carpen-
ter in cooperation with NJ. C. Jane
son, the county agent The subjects
to be taken up will be dairying and
farm crops. In conjunction with
these schools there will also be
classes in home economies.
Ashland weekly tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1919-1924, 1920-01-07
Taking Care OF
Eggs in Transit

An egg broken accidentally before
it leaves the farm usually goes on
the farm table, and nothing is lost.
Eggs broken at the grocery may be
disposed of at reduced prices as
cracked eggs and little actual food
loss results. But the egg broken af-
ter it is packed for shipment is like
ly to be a thoroughly bad egg be-
fore it arrives at its destination and
become a total loss. With eggs sell
ing at record prices, it is matter
of importance that smaller proper
ton of eggs than ever before are
broken in transit. This result was
brought about by the cooperative
efforts of the United States Depart
ment of Agriculture and the United
States Railroad Administration En-
ployees of the Railroad Administra-
tion were detailed to the Bureau of
Chemistry, Department of Agricul-
ture, where they received nsuuc-
tion in proper methods of loading
and slowing eggs in freight cars.
Wherever cars were received at ter
minals in a badly damaged condition,
these employees of the Railroad Ad-
ministration paid personal visits to
the shippers for the purpose of in
structing them how properly to load
cars to avoid damage in future ship
ments The result, according to the
report of the chief OF the Bureau
of Chemistry, is a material diminu-
tion in the breakage of eggs during
transportation.
Ashland weekly tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1919-1924, 1920-01-07
MEDFORD MAN
TAKES OWN LIFE

MEDFORD, Jan. 6.-The funeral
Of Dan Mahar who committed sui
eide last Friday by placing single
Darrell shotgun at his throat and
firing it, was held today. Mr. Mahar
was a former well known bartender
of this city, and ill-heaith was sup
posed to be the cause of the deed.
He had entered a chicken coop dur
ing the absence of his wife and son,
and was found there with the gun
lying between his knees. Death is
supposed to have been instantaneous,
as both the iugular vein and main
artery in his throat were severed.
On account of the absence of Coroner
Perl thet ragedy was not reported
until Saturday He leaves a wife
and one son.
Ashland weekly tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1919-1924, 1920-01-07
MINISTERS HOLD
SESSION IN MEDFORD

The Rogue River Valley Minis
terial association met in the Med
ford Library Monday morning and
afternoon. Addresses We're given by
Rev. Jewett p, Bray and Rev. Will
liam E. Bean, and a spirited discus
sion participated in by all. Election
of officers resulted in the election
of Rev. Charles F. Koehler as presi-
dent, Rev. Charles h. Drake of
Grants Pass, as vice-president, and
Rev. w. E. Bean of Ashland as sec
retary-treasurer. Among, others
present were Rev. A. H. Gammons,
Rev. Rhoda Burnett, Rev. d. j. Gil
landers, Rev. w. T. S. Spriggs, Rev.
]. w. Hoyt, Rev. John X. Baillie,
Rev. L. Myron Boozer, Rev. E. H.
Edgar.