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NOT OLD BOYS LUCKY DAY
At That, It Must Be Admitted He Got Out of Tight Situation Rather
 Neatly.

He was the picture of sedate middle age, from the broad-toed shoes to the pincenez suspended by broad black ribbon.
 He gazed long and longingly at the portrait of n maiden In rather skimpy attire which adorned the lobby of a theater.
 He entered the lobby.
 He came out again.
 He was met by an equally sedate middle-aged woman.
 What are you doing In there?" she demanded.
 Why, my dear, I thought 1t was ths entrance to the bird store, but hurriet out as soon as I discovered my ms take" was his rather halting reply.
 AS they started away. the man dreN something from his pocket and dropped it surreptitiously to the side walk.
 A newsboy quickly picked 1t up.
 Gee" he muttered. "a orchestry seat to the burlies."
 The sedate gentleman and his wife strolled on.
The spectator., 1920-12-21
 London Bird Boxes.

That body of nature lovers. the Sel- borne society, has for the last IS years provided haven of refuge for birds in the London (Eng) district. Nineteen acres of woodland within walking distance of the west of Lon don have been set apart as q sane tuary where birds can build: and be tween 40 and 50 species are known to have nestled there. besides some 30 others which have lived there for a longer or shorter period. Widespread interest has been aroused in the ex. pertinent.
The spectator., 1920-12-21

tion' 1 was completely restored to strength and good health. Know ing what 'Favorite Prescription' has done for me, 1 do not hesitate to recommend it to other women who suffer" - MRS. J. B. NAYLoR 216 Rische Street.
 BEAsLEY, TExAs.-" During ex- pectancy l have always taken pr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription as a tonic and strengthener, and in each case 1t has proved to be a wonder ful comfort and help to me. had practically no suffering and my ba- bies have been strong and healthy.I l believe Dr. Pierce's Favorite Pre- scription is the best medicine the young mother can take, and never hesitate to recommend it to my friends. ."-MRS. IDA CHANGE.
 All druggists sell the Prescrip- ton in both fluid and tablet form.
The spectator., 1920-12-21
SWAMP-ROOT FOR
 KIDNEY AILMENTS

There is only one medicine that really stands out pre-eminent as a medicine for curable ailments of the kidneys, liver and bladder.
 Dr. Kilmer's Swamp-Root stands the highest for the reason that it has proven to be just the remedy needed in thousands upon thousands of distressing cases Swamp-Root makes friends quickly be- cause its mild and immediate effect is soon realized in most cases. It is gentle, healing vegetable compound.
 Start treatment at once. Sold at all drug stores in bottles of two sizes. medi- um and large.
 However, if you wish first to test this great preparation send ten cents to Dr. kilmer & Co.,, Binghamton, N. r., for a sample bottle. When writing be sure and mention this paper.-Adv.
The spectator., 1920-12-21
Important to Mothers
More Practical Welcome.

Emily was fond of playing grown. up lady. One day she donned her ,all on me.
 l answered the door and said How 10 you do? Come right in to the fire and warm your hands"
 Emily looked her disappointment She said: Don't say that. Aunt Ida You must say. Come right in and have cup of tea and some cake. .'"-Ex- change.
The spectator., 1920-12-21
Cockiebur Is "Double Barreled ?

In eradicating the cocklebur. remem- per that it carries double barreled gun. Every bur carries two seeds. only one of which sprouts the first year. Even when the product of that seed has been killed the other will be In shape to make trouble the next season. The United States Depart ment of Agriculture has a circular on the cocklcbur-how to get rid of it, Kansas City Star.
The spectator., 1920-12-21
How'S This?

HALLS CATARRH MEDICINE will do what we claim for it-cure Catarrh or Deafness caused by Catarrh We do not claim to cure any other disease.
 HALLS CATARRH MEDICINE Is a liquid. taken internally, and acts through the blood upon the mucous surfaces of the system. thus reducing the inflamma- ton and restoring normal conditions.
 All Druggists. Circulars free.
 F. J. Cheney & Co.. Toledo, Ohio.
The spectator., 1920-12-21
Japs Accuse Koreans.

Tokio.-The Japanese War Office announes the seizure of documents purporting to show that Koreans in the Chientao district have purchased large supplies from the Bolshevists. including 50 machine guns. more than 5000 rifles, and many grenades. A considerable number of these arms have been captured from the Koreans
The spectator., 1920-12-21
Good Rule of Safety

A good rule of safety is to think of others as you move about. Persons who do this will not stop suddenly in the middle of the sidewalk to pick up a pin or some other tritie. The fellow behind you Is likely to walk into you and both may be injured They will not start across street without look Ing first to see if the way is clear.
The spectator., 1920-12-21
Heavenly Inspiration.

The film corporation was on the verge of bankruptcy. Try as it might 1t could not sell its pictures
 Then, one day, the president con- ceived brilliant idea, and soon he was using a scoop shovel to handle his money.
 Instead of selling pictures he made, he charged $5 admission to his studio to see them made.--Film Fun.
The spectator., 1920-12-21
Steel Mills Retrenct,.

Wheeling. W. Va - The Wheeling Steel Corporation reported that at m.lsl throughout this district opera. tion swill be on much reduced scale soon. and that plants of the corpora ton will operate at less than half ca. pacity.
The spectator., 1920-12-21
THE BEST YET.

If you have never used Vacher-Balm you don't know how quickly and pleas antly a cold in the head, or soreness anywhere can be relieved by this harm- less remedy.
 Ask your druggist. or send for a free sample, to l.. w. Vaeher, inc, New Or leans, La.
 Avoid limitations. Nothing is just as good. Adv.
The spectator., 1920-12-21
New Rates Held Up.

Kingston. N. Y.-An injunction re, straining 61 railroads from increasing their intrastate passenger rates 20 per cent, as ordered by the interstate Commerce Commission, was continued in effect by Supreme Court Justice Hasbrouck here.
The spectator., 1920-12-21
The Cuticura Toilet Trio.

Having cleared your skin keep it clear oy making Cuticura your everyday toilet preparations. The soap to cleanse heal. the Talcum to powder and per fume. No toilet table is complete without them. 25c everywhere.-Adv
The spectator., 1920-12-21
Police To Employ Gas.

Chicago. Ammonia gas bombs will be used by Chicago police to drive criminals into the open when they bar ricade themselves in buildings. Chief of Police Fitzmorris announced.
The spectator., 1920-12-21
Aviator Sets Record.

Paris. Sadi Leconite. aviator, has broken .he worlds airplane speed rec ord for four kilometers. Flying at Vil- lacaublay he negotiated the distance in 46 seconds, or at the rate of l94.5 miles an hour.
The spectator., 1920-12-21
Its Advantage.

There's one good thing about moving picture show"
 "Whats that?'
 You can take the wife to one in the evening without her thinking you ought to blow her off to swell cafe dinner afterwards"
The spectator., 1920-12-21
Many Hurt in Wreck.

Delta. Mo. - Nearly score of per. sons were injured in a collission be- tween Cotton Belt passenger tram and Missouri Pacific freight, switch. ing on the track used iointely by the two lines.
The spectator., 1920-12-21
Immense Sulphur Deposit.

Popular Mechanics Magazine reports that sulphur deposit of perhaps 1O,- GOO to 15,ooo tons has been found in the crater of an ice-covered volcanic mountain on Unalaska island in the Aleutian group. Akun island. in the same group, also has sulphur de- posit.
The spectator., 1920-12-21
Why Suffer With Rheumatism

When there is permanent relief with in your reach? It matters not what form you have. what you have tried or how long standing. It's guaran- teed. If not benefited within ten days, MONEY BACK without question or bubble. Address NJ, Box 147, Little Rock, Ark.-Adv.
The spectator., 1920-12-21
Pay Unusual Divide nd.

Chicago Montgomery Ward X Co. have announced the usual quarterly dividend of sl,75 a share on preferred stock. payable January 1. to share. holders of record December 2I.
The spectator., 1920-12-21

I was suffering with weakness which au 8 e d me to become all rundown and nervous. 1 was just miser- able but by the use of the 'Fa- vorite Prescrip-
The spectator., 1920-12-21
Quake h Honduras.

San Juan Del Sur, Nicaragua. = Earth remors have occurred at Cholri- teca. Honduras, simultaneously with tremors felt at Leon, Nicaragua. No serious injury was reported.
The spectator., 1920-12-21
As Usual.

When Cholly Van Rox proposed to me he was too rattled to say word" "Then how did you know he was proposing?'
 "Oh, my dear, his money did all the talking. g."-Boston Transcript
The spectator., 1920-12-21

Nothing looks so unhappy as a man waiting for his change in dry goods store.
The spectator., 1920-12-21

Aromatic honey, excelled in no other locality, is produced by the bees of Malta.
The spectator., 1920-12-21
ASK YOUR M EIGH HI B OR 1

SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS. - Doctor Pierce's Favorite Prescription ha1 been very beneficial to my health.
The spectator., 1920-12-21

When it comes to approaching your jokes the man who laughs first laughs best.
The spectator., 1920-12-21

There IS hope for any man as long as his dog doesn't cut his acquaint ance
The spectator., 1920-12-21
The Usual Popularity.

The Artist-Fond of pictures?
 The Patron-My oath! 'Ardly ever miss a night-Sydney Bulletin.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1920-12-24
KEEPING SOUVENIRS"
MEMORY GREEN

Billy Taylor" Montgomery, who
will not have birthday for some
weeks to come. was named after Will
liam Souvenir Taylor. From his
home in Oneco BILLY" has sent to the
many friends of his namesake, who
died some weeks ago, souvenir post
cards bearing likeness of Souvenir"
with the admonition to Keep his
memory green" In the upper right
hand corner is inscribed keep Smil-
ing" and in the lower corner "Cheer
Up" both messages formerly spread
broadcast over the state by "Souve-
mir" The card also bears likeness
of Mr.. Taylor The whole is inscrib-
ed Compliments of Billy Taylor
Montgomery, Oneco, Connecticut. The
card is printed in green and black.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1920-12-24
fsWHfSKEY BUGGY" MAY
HAVE BEEN IN POMFRET

Pomfret.- People in this section
are specializing as to whether the big
Packard touring car into which the
bullets from New London polieemen's
revoivers were pumped and which af-
ter racing with machine containing
Willimantic officers, who were eluded,
is not the same machine that came to
grief in Pomfret early one Sunday
morning few weeks ago, when 1t lost
wheel. AT that time one of the men
in the machine was arrested and held
here for federal officers, but he was
finally let go, as the officers had
nothing on him." The Packard that
broke down in Pomfret is owned in
New Haven, as is the car that figured
in the sensational racing with officers
this week.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1920-12-24
NORTH WOODSTOCK
Wendell Witter is laid up with SC

Wendell Witter is laid up with sci
atica.
Miss Winifred Potter is visiting
friends in New York state.
Miss Eunice Hibbard is home from
Suffield for the holidays.
John T. johnson has sold his farm
to a Mr.. Samuelson from Attleboro-
Mrs. Lucy Hibbard plans to enter
tain all her children and their families
at Christmas dinner.
Secretary L. H. Healey is in Har-
risburg, Penn, on business connected
with the State Board of Agriculture
George Snow is suffering from
blood poisoning in one of his hands
his brother Charles of Fabyan is help
ing him.
Mrs. Jessie Marsh has gone to Co
Iumbus, Ohio, to visit her daughter
Mrs. Frank Snow, and family in THEN
new home.
Sarah Healey has been spending
several days in Bridgeport with hei
sister Maude, who accompanied hen
home for the Christmas vacation.
A Christmas tree and entertainment
win be held in the church on Thurs
day evening, at which time eantata
"The Night Before Christmas" vii
be given.
Augustus Racine Of this place and
Louis Quigg of Dudley were arrested
after their automobiles collided ir
East Main street, Southbridge, last
Tuesday and were booked at the pc
lice station on a charge of operating
motor vehicle without license
Mrs. Carrie (Barrett) McGregor
niece Of Town Clerk F. E. Barrett
was married last Saturday to Nelson
Frink of Willimautie. The ceremony
was performed by Rev. F. B. Harrison
at the parsonage in the presence Of
few relatives
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1920-12-24
WOODSTOCK ACADEMY

Plans are being made for the enter
tainment Thursday afternoon.
School viii close Thursday FOR the
holidays and it will reopen Jan. 3rd.
The girls will play the Bartlett
High school girls in a game of basket
ball Wednesday afternoon.
The Academy Girls team won over
the Pickup girls in the game Of bas-
ketball Last Friday evening.
In the game between Windfam
High school and Woodstock Academy,
Windhan1 won, the score being So to
Is.
A meeting Of the officers of each
class was held Tuesday noon. This
meeting was for the purpose of seeing
whether or not the school wished TO
send Mr.. Heller q Christmas present.
The vote was taken and the result
was unanimous yes" A committee
was appointed to purchase the gift.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1920-12-24
POMFRET

Gladys Smith Is home from Phila,
delphia for the holidays.
Mr.. and Mrs. E. p. Allen returned
home from Hartford on Wednesday
Edward Allen Of Yale Medical
school is home FOR q ten days vaca.
ton.
Rev. and Mrs. J. S. Voorhees, are tc
spend Christmas with Mrs. Voorhees,
brother in Waterbury.
The Sunday school Christmas exer.
cises will be held In connection with
the morning service on Sunday at the
Congregational church. The Sunday
school will have It's tree on Tuesday
evening, Dec. %, at o'clock. in the
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1920-12-24
POMFRET LANDING

Frank Noon is building new barn
Miss Sadie White is home over the
Christmas holidays.
Mrs. N. Congdon, who has been very
i'll, is much improved.
Mrs. I.iusIey Of New Haven is stay
ing WITH her daughter, Mrs T. n.
Searles.
Mr.. and Mrs. II. CoveI are spending
Christmas with their daughter in
Th0m pson.
Ar. ard Mrs. NJ. Cauter are spend
ing the Xmas holidays with her moth
er, Mrs. Noon, and family here.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1920-12-24
WOODSTOCK VALLEY

Ferdinand Kenyon has been visit
ing at his home here.
Mrs. A. N. Hammond left on Tues
day to spend her vacation in Philadel-
phia.
Ernest Lyon and family motored ia
Woonsocket, Hopkinton and Framing.
hana last week.
There was a large gathering at the
Valley schooIhouse on Friday evening
it being the annual school Christmas
tree. The children gave recitations
dialogues and songs, after which San
ia Claus made his appearance, much
to the delight of the children. There
were about seventy visitors present.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1920-12-24
PUTNAM MAN is
NEW PRESIDENT

Woodstock.--At the annual meet
ing of the Woodstock Agricultural
Society, held in Society hall, South
Woodstock, Luther M. Keith Of Put
nam was elected president and II. III
Davenport Of Pomfret, vice president
l.. H. Healey of North Woodstock, for
the past twenty-five years secretary
refused to act further, and William
NJ. Gallup was elected in his place,
Henry F. JOY, South Woodstock, was
elected corresponding secretary.
Patriot ion nrInting axeels
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1920-12-24
NO MORE RAJ

or mice, after you use RAT-SNAP
It's sure rodent killer. Try a Pkg
and prove it. Rats killed with RAT
SNAP leave no smell. Cats or dogs
won't touch it. Guaranteed.
35c size q cake) enough for Pan
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Csc size q cakes) for Chicken
House, coops, or small buildings.
SI.25 size Is eakes) enough for all
farm and out-buildings, storage build
.lngs, or factory buildings.
Sold and Guaranteed BY ] r. Don
ahue.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1920-12-24
The CR0SvENOLES NEWS SECTION

George Lsndstroms of In
v'assed his mctaer here over tn.
end.
Ao N.ssonnessu Of wo
spent q few days with his paren
last week.
Mr.. and Mrs Claus Peter
Worcester were here last Sun
attend the funeral Of Mrs ]. P
son.
Miss Blanche Green Of the
mantle Normal school. visited h,
ents. Mr.. and Mrs. Clifford
over the weekend.
The local public school a
Tourteflotte Memorial High
closed last Friday for their
Christmas vacation. A Pilgrim
cant was held at the high schoc
closing exercise. At the public
the usual Christmas festival wa,
A large Christmas tree given |
bert Copeland was the chief :
ton for the younger pupils.
schools will open up again on
day, Jan. 3, 1921.
Quite a large number fro,
lower village here attended the |
ball games in the town hall last
On Wednesday the Thompson
met the Nightingale tea
Putnam and were the victors in /;
ly contested game, the final scor
ing Thompson 81, Nightingale-i
IL. On Friday the Putnam S
boys were the attraction. The
half the teams were evenly MAJ
and only by a last minue spur
Thompson take the lead. The sec
ialf time was 8 to 6 with Thorn
N top. The Thompson ca
hanged his right guard to left
ward; Left forward to center, and
er to right guard in the second
The result was a sweeping victor,
he home team, the final score {
thompson 90, Speedboys s.
thompson team consists of vii
ohnson captain; Knute Johr
.obert Johnson, George Bates, ,
'ates and Frank Bates.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1920-12-24
L. J. Norm New Commander

Lionel j. NORM, the new command
er of Oscar w. Swanson Post, Ameri-
can Legion, is a former member of the
Third Division, and a wearer of the
croix re guerre. Mr.. MORN was wee
commander of the Post during 1920,
and after the resignation of Com
ma9der Harold f. anderson last June
he at once took command of rh,mr-
sons Legionnaires.
In accepting the command Of the
Post for 1921 Mr.. Norm hopes that
every Legion man will help him aud
that every ex-service man III the town
of Thompson will become 4 member
Of the Post during the coming year.
He appeals to the men of Quinebale
Fabyan, Mechanicsville, Thompson
End West Thompson to join the organ
ization which represents the towns
former service men.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1920-12-24

IN 1882, being one of the early Swed.
ism settlers in this village. She was
very active u church affaigs and was
present at all church occasions. Shs
became q widow upon the death OF
her husband, John P. johnson. in
April, 1911. Mrs. Johnson was the
mother Of seven children, five OF
whom are now living.
Mrs. Johnson's death was very sud.
den and was great shock to her
many friends here, many who had not
heard of her illness, which lasted only
two days. She was taken to the Me-
mortal Hospital in Worcester Thurs
day morning, December 18th, to I'M
dergo an operation. She was beyond
human aid, however, and died in the
late afternoon.
Mrs. johnson is mourned by three
sisters, five sons, James Johnson OF
Flint, Mich; George johnson OF
Springfield, Mass; Erland johnson OF
Southbridge, Mass; and Ernest and
Paul johnson of this place, and host
of friends and acquaintance.
The body was laid at rest beside her
husband in the Swedish Lutheran Gem.
etery. The bearers at the funeral
were Edward Swanson, John Blind
John Swanson and William johnson.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1920-12-24

The funeral Of Mrs. Josephine ]
son, who died at the Memorial
pital. Worcester, last Thursday al
noon. was held here last Sunday al
noon. Services were held from
late home in the Swede Village at
o'clock, and in the Swedish Luth,
church at o'clock. Both of the
vices were conducted by Rev. C,
Lindeval. pastor of the Swe,
church.
Mrs. Marie Josephine Johnson
born in Sweden, January 25th, Is
She came to America, and to this pl
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1920-12-24
ALL AROUND THE WOODSTOCKS

Miss Mollie Hicks motored to Hart
ford last Saturday.
Christmas entertainment and tree
given by our school Monday evening
was very pleasant and we'll attended.
Edmond Bensamon is having line
surveyed for a telephone across his
farm and land owned by Irving Per-
rim to connect with 266 division.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1920-12-24
a. l. Charter At Headquarters

The long awaited permanent char
ter of Oscar w. Swanson Post, No. 81,
American Legion, has reached head
quarters at North Grosvenordale. The
charter membership roll contains IA
names, with Thompson, West Thomp-
son, Mechaniesville, Wilsonville, No.
Grosvenordale and Grosvenordale
represented. among the former SER
vice men who Joined the organization
are residents of New Jersey, Nebras-
ka, Massachusetts,, Connecticut and
Canada.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1920-12-24
EAST WOODSTOCK

Misses Eleanor and Louise Linde-
man are home from their schools for
the Christmas vacation, also Robert
Jordan and Otto Pike.
The Christmas exercises for the
church are TO be held on Friday eve
ming. They will consist OF music. tab
Ieaux, star drill, and Christmas
play by the little folks.
Mrs. Emma Brunt has resigned
from her position as teacher OF the
grammar school. and win not return
after the Christmas vacation, to the
regret of pupils and parents.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1920-12-24
ATTEND LUNCHEON GIVEN
BY COvERNoR-ELEC7

Governor-elect Everett ]. Lake and
Mrs Lake gave an informal luncheon
at the Hartford Club Tuesday noon
for the newly appointed military staff
and new state officers and their wives.
Those attending from Putnam were
State Treasurer and Mrs. G. Harold
Gilpatric and Major Silas M. Wheel
ock and Mrs. Wheelock.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1920-12-24

the War Department places a ban on
using the above as wearing apparel.
The only parts that can be worn are
leggins, shoes, breeches and over
coats only when made over and dyed
other than olive drab color.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1920-12-24
AMERICAN LEGION NOTES
Certificates Ready

The local Post of the American Lee
gion has received its quota of capita
tax for their members next year.
Membership certificates are ready for
distribution and all members are re-
uuested to apply for same as soon as
possible
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1920-12-24
Ban On Army Clothing

Former soldiers, sailors and marines
of their uniforms or distinctive parts
are urged to be careful in the wearing
of their uniforms or distinctive parts
of said uniforms, such as overcoatsi
caps, ensignia, etc, as an order from
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1920-12-24
Novelty Ball" For the Years Last
Dance

The last dance of the year under
the auspices of Oscar ". Swanson
Post win be held in the Grosvenordale
Company's hall at North Grosvener-
dale Friday night, December 31st.
Music will be furnished by Wittsteins
orchestra of New Haven. The enter
tainment committee has planned to
nsk this novelty affair.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1920-12-24
Swedish Church News

Friday last week Rev. C. A. Linde.
vail went to Norwich, where he Off.
ciated at the funeral of Martin S
Peterson, the youngest son of Rev. F
A. Peterson, pastor of the Swedish
Lutheran church of Greenville.
Early on Christmas morn, at $50
services tJulotta) will be held. The
church will be decorated and richly
illuminated for the occasion. Two
Christmas trees viii be raised inside
the altar.
The children's Christmas exercises
will take place at in the afternoon
All are cordially invited to these ser
vices.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1920-12-24
WEST WOODSTOCK

Large iockS Of blackbirds are seen
about town.
Mr.. and Mrs. Richard Hicks and