Norwich bulletin., 1920-01-06
PUTNAM

Fire fhat broke out just before ID o'clock Monday morning badly dam aged the Second Congregational par sonage at the corner Of Grove ana Seward streets.
 The parsonage. occupied by Rev and Mrs. BCynton Merrill. who have been residents of Putnam only few nontas. was damaged to the extent ot $:5cA it was estimated af.er II e ffe vh'ch is believed to havo been 6,!r tn . defective chimney.
 Before inc fire was ext-nguIshe1 the roof had been practically destroyed and the interior of the house deluged with water. Much of the furniture was removed without being, damaged, while other furniture suffered as the result of handling, in an effort to sal- wage. it, or through the effect or iNe, smoke and water.
 The roof of the parsonage was ablaze when persons resident in the neighborhood discovered the flames end ran to inform the household and pread the alarm.
 The crowd that quickly gathered lent valuable aid in getting out fur riture.
 Bremen, working under difficulty because of the cold. promptly brought the fire under control and prevented
 
 which includes some of the finest res- idences in the city.
 It was stated after the fire that the l1ss is covered by insurance, but the parsonage, is so badly damaged that it will be Several months before it can be rebuilt, refinished and decorated end made ready for occupancy.
 It was stated Monday afternoon at the office of the Putnam Building and Loan association that 275 shares of tue ninth series had been sold up to that time in the drive that is now on to place 1000 shares of the new se- TIes.
 Included in Mondays sales was a Flock of 46 shares, going to three members of 8 single family. the head of which was anxious to subscribe for 500 shares, but could not be allowed to do this, as the limit is one share for any one person.
 The prospect now seems good. with this splendid start, of reaching the goal of 1000 shares set for the drive. One Putnam woman-just who has not been ascertained--is taking time by the forelock. and is making the most of Leap year, according to a, story that has appeared in a Boston raper.
 According to this published story. three women, each 28 years of age, and one q resident of Putnam, have come forward in answer to the appeal l of F. II. Booth. New Hampshire far mer, for a good wife that has good { health. is good cook and willing to l do>her part to heip an honest widow CT l who has a good home
 | Mir. Booths appeal was published ir a Boston paper last Monday, and forthwith answers began to come in 1 The Putnam woman who became 1 interested in MT. Booths appea l wrote:
 'I am 2S years of age. q good cook and also a good mother to children also have worked on farm. have a few dollars saved up and would like to be married again. have nc children, but have often wished fo; some."
 The Mir. Booth who wants wife appealed to one Of the Boston news papers to help him find one. He il rerresented as having two children a girl of 15 and a boy of 10. His wifi, died year ago and he says he need; I another one to care for his. chi1dreI and for his home. He is seeking wife between 25 and 45 years of age one who is healthy an American Prot estant of good character-oue that i l willing to do her part. MT. Booth rep resents himself as 46 years of age owner of g comfortable home anC with plenty to do with
 1 The recently elected cFFieiais wh, are to direct the affairs of tho Put nam city government for the mex two years were sworn in at meetins at the common council chamber or Monday evening. This evening tht new council. with Mayor Marcy re elected as head of the city govern, ment presiding. will take un bushes. awaiting the attention. in which ther, has been a great deal of interest her, every since the biennial city eTectio, on the first Monday in December. | is known that there will b4 son-t changes. but. it is understood, that the new council which has a renui,1i. ran majority. viii not attempt any radical and penerallv sweeping o,,f o present appojntive officers 1 Attorneys CharfAs E. Searis. Ernes z, Morse and Mahlon II. Geissler ar, in Hartford today to present arg1,. ments before the supreme court ir
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