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Putnam patriot., 1920-06-11
COURT CASE ENDS SUDDENLY

The ease of Miss Gertrude Wardell vs. the town of killingly came to a sudden termination in the superior court in Putnam, Wednesday after noon, when it was sought to show by letter that she had been hired and accepted by the school committee. The defense among other things con tends that the plaintiff never received a certificate as prescribed by statute When it was sought to introduce a letter in lieu of the certificate counsel objected and was sustained by the court
 Judge keeler suggested that coun- sel for plaintiff make motion asking for an order of the court to ohlige the town school committee to issue cer- tifieate dated back to the time of em- ployment.
 Miss Wardell alleges that she was discharged by the committee and that her contract to teach music in the Killingly schools was thereby broken. She claims $5.00o damages for being so discharged.
Putnam patriot., 1920-06-11
WINDHAM COUNTY STORIES
HAMLET HILL
BY JOHN c. WIGGINS

and began to communicate with Lord Bellomont. His course of reasoning is hard to follow, but he evidently thought he could obtain pardon and retire on part of the proceeds of his voyage. At any rate, he sailed into Boston Harbor in 1899 and handed over to the authorities It'll ounces of gold, 235S ounces of silver, 57 bags of sugar. fl bales of goods and IT pieces of canvas. Whatever his plans for the future had been it is evident that he made a gross miscalculation some where. as he was very shortly arrested on the double charge of murder and piracy. The following year he was sent to England, and there he was tried, found guilty, and hung in chains in Tyburn in i70o.
 Put his boatswain, Peter Hamlet, was more circumspect. Once ashore in Boston. he made his way into the interior. and arrived in Pomfret few wears after the first settlers On the top of the hill that bears his name, he built his rough cabin. Here he lived in year in and year out, watching the smoke of one or two farm houses ris- ing in the valley below, and confident that he was out of reach of the au- thorities And so it was that Hamlet Hill was named for the hermit who settled on its summit in 1899.
 Now after Captain Kidd had been disposed of, and his pirate crew had dispersed, it began to be rumored abroad that he had turned over only a very small portion of his treasure, and that large hordes were buried some where along the coast, some said on Long Island, others. said at Watch Hill The rumor spread even into the back woods of Connecticut, and the inhabitants of Windham began to ob- serve Peter Hamlet with interest. Af- ter his death the surface of the Per feet Drumlin" was turned over many times in the hope of finding Hamlet's portion of the pirates treasure. No treasure was forthcoming, but 1t IS reasonable to suppose that the thor ough turning of the soil was not en- tirely lost labor, and that excellent crops were produced for some time thereafter on Hamlet Hill.
Putnam patriot., 1920-06-11

For many years geography text books have appeared with pictures of the Perfect Drumlin." The cut is a small one in the first few pages and is passed unnoticed by most students. But it holds particular. interest for the boys of this neighborhood. who recog nize it as the familiar landmark known as Hamlet Hill Looking at Hamlet from Pomfret Street its sky line presents perfect arc, and it Is considered noteworthy by geographers and geologists on that account.
 Now this Perfect Drumlin" has a history of it's own and an interest en- tirely aside from it's geological feat ures. Over two centuries ago, in 1895, certain William Kidd, a daring pri- vateersman and an excellent sailor, was granted commission by Lord Bellomont, who was governor of the Commonwealth of New York at that time. to suppress piracy along the At lantic coast and to harry any French ships which he should meet. So in the same year Captain Kidd set sail in the frigate Adventure, which carried thir- tv guns with crew of eighty men, among whom was a boatswain named Peter Hamlet.
 The Adventure put in at Madeira, St. Jago, Madagascar, and Malabar, and continued to the Red Sea, but she fell in with few Frenchmen or pirates, ana Captain Kidd, feeling time lay heavy on his hands, began to attack whatever prize crossed his path, and soon drifted into piracy himself. Two or three years after he had left New York he was proclaimed pirate in England. and, seeing his bridge burnt behind him, he began to accumulate treasure. He harassed ships of all nationalities in the Mediterranean Finally he burned his old ship, the Ad- yenture. now little better than q wreck, at Madagascar, and went on board his latest prize, a large Armen- ian. the Quedagh Merchant. Here he also purchased sloop of war, the Antonio, and made for the West ln- dies, as he learned that British fri- gate was on his trail He then cruised northward along the Atlantic coast,
Putnam patriot., 1920-06-11

vacant house. A secondhand organ was bought and paid for in two in staltnents. People rummaged then atties and generously provided needed furniture for comfortable home. Gatherings called "Neighborhood pie ni.-s'' were held, the older people com ing for the day and the younger peo- 1 pie in the evening.
 4 fter SIX years the property was soId and there was no place to remove to. A meeting was called and the
 proposition to build hall was voted on. The vote was nearly unanimous
 for it. Committees were appointed and as subscription paper circulated and the present site bought. In re- moving the wall we'll of. good water i.sas uncovered which was used until a iwell was driven It was learned that l50 years ago there was school house on the site, which accounted for the well.
 When the fund reached $500 it was thought safe to begin work. The day ground was broken for the foundation each member of the circle present re- moved a shovelfull of earth. Many friends were interested and willing to help. A friend gave heater and an- other allowed liberal discount on a chandelier It may be noted that the combination stage and table may be removed when needed, the three sides being used as table. The building complete cost S1 ,73l. A debt of S670 remained and this was secured by a mortgage. Later horse sheds were built at an expense of S2O0; then we'll was driven at cost of SllO. These have been paid for and the mortgage reduced S200.
 The first gathering at the hall was of Methodist preachers, entertained by Rev. 0. E. Newton. The Kings Daughters gladly furnished both the hall and a dinner This proved fit ting dedication. Many kinds of enter tainments are held in the hall and it is rented for various gatherings The hall was utilized for work for. the Red Cross. A large flag was present ed through the efforts of the G. A. K. The Kings Daughters will ever be grateful for the assistance and en- couragement and they feel that the community appreciates their efforts.
 The women's page is attractive.
Putnam patriot., 1920-06-11
THE KINGS DAUGHTERS HALL
and Much Used-Recent
 Conference

East Thompson.-Ba air and clear skies added to the welcome of the ladies attending the 16th annual conference of the Kings Daughters Circle of New London, Holland and Windham counties, held ii the Metho- dist church here, Thursday, June 3rd
 The Daughters, under the supervis- ion of Mrs. Jennie Bixby, prepared dinner at the hall and Mrs. F. C. Ross and Mrs. J. R. Miller met the guests at the station in cars furnished by Ross Miller and l.. Young.
 The church was prettily decorated with purple and white hiacs with a green background of pine boughs The cross was surrounded by wreath of purple and white over the pulpit. In the rear were the letters, "l. H. N. in silver and purple.
 The devotional service was led by Rev. J. R. Miller, and the president, Mrs. G. H. Prior of Jewett City, pre- sided. A gracious welcome was ex- tended by Mrs. F. C. Ross, with rleasing response by Mrs. L. o. Potter 0t N0fWlcn. lHc lililutco VI N"N '''Ss onference were read by the secretary, Mrs. F.. H. Hiscox of Jewett City, which was followed by singing. The president gave splendid address on "The Golden Text" Reports were read. following which a fine luncheon was served in the hall, the tables be- ing prettily decorated with purple run ners, iris. buttercups, snowdrops and blue lilies. A purple cross made from ribbon was at each plate. During the dinner hour Mrs. c. T. Robbins told the story of the hall. The doxology was sung by all.
 The program in the afternoon was in accordance with the program which has already been printed.
 History of the Hall
 People who do not live in a rural community can hardly realize. the need of place for social gatherings. People do not like to open their homes and. while an occasional lawn party may be held in the summer, there is no meeting place during the winter A few citizens of this village, without any substantial fund, finally hired a
Putnam patriot., 1920-06-11
Take it from me
 I'm not much at rhyme But one thing l know
 Chautauqua's Joy Time.

AND REMEMBER THlS-l am go- ing to see Jolly Polly, the Chautauqua Clown. I say, people, don't come to see Jolly Polly unless you want to iaugh and laugh. Your children will laugh even harder than you do
 Jolly Polly has a great many ideas in that clever head. And the way Jolly Polly tells them is clever, too. You will believe it when you hear Jolly Polly say it.
 That last afternoon is going to be a great one for the children of all ages. First comes Jolly Polly. Then Miss Elizabeth Roberts, with her banjo. Then the children's big pageant, "A Mother Goose Party" Doesn't that sound like an afternoon chock full of fun? We predict that the only folks who will like it better than the ehil- dren will be the ehildren's mothers and fathers.
 And anybody who cant qualify in either of these two classes will of course have to be there to see the fun of the others and incidentally to en- ioy the program to the limit, too. sinple Admissions. total $7.75 Buy Season Ticket S2.5o
 Save $5.25 Childrens Season Tickets @lo0
Putnam patriot., 1920-06-11

The women's page is attractive.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1920-04-26
KEEP THE CITY SANITARY

Our city has been cornplimente1
many times by our citizens, and by
the highest class of our winter visit
ors, as being exceptionally clean and
we'll kept.
Now let us see If we cannot i'm
prove the sanitation Of the city still
further by keeping sidewalks clean
and refrain from splitting on them.
We also want to make war on the
MOSQUITO by careful and diligent
search for receptacles such as tin
cans, old tubs, pals, ETC., that might
hold stagnant water, and the destruc-
ton of them.
The suggestion as to refrainine
from splitting on sidewalks may be
considered a warning as there Is a
penalty attached, and we hope tbs
people will give the sanitary officer
all the aid possible in stopping TINS
unsanitary habit.
r. LETTERS, NJ. D.,
I1155 City Health officer.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1920-04-26
FAMILY ALL WELL?
When Your Friends Ask That, Can
You Always Say "Yesi'
PEPTO.MANGAN BUILDS RED
BLOOD
The Happy Family Is the One Where
Everybody Has Red-BloOded
Health

Children should not be pale and
wan. Women should not be tired,
weak and blue. Young girls should
not he sallow, listless and anemic.
Men should not feel rundown and
poorly.
Poor health and lack of vitality are
often merely the result of impov.
erished blood.
Guides Pepto -Mangan is for people
| whose bodies suffer from lack Of
proper blood nourishment. Pepto-
I Mangan enriches the blood and in
creases the number of healthy red
blood cells, which are so necessary
to cary the proper nourishment. Wig
orousness, and strength to every part
of the body.
1t contains the very properties that
are so sorely needed to build up thin,
watery blood Physicians call it the
Red Blood Builder.
For your convenience Pepto- Man
gan is prepared in two forms, liquid
and tablet. Both contain exactly the
same medicinal value.
Insist on the genuine Pepto-Man-
| gan. To be sure you are buying the
genuine Pepto- Mangan. ask your
druggist for Guides and be sure the
name Guides is on the package. -
Advt.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1920-04-26
THE COUNTRY'S
PROGRESS DEPENDS
UPON THE SOUTH
(by Richard H. Edmonds,. Editor
Manufacturers Record.

Wy pichdIu H. EQmOnQS,. Editor
Manufacturers Record.
The thrill of life stirs the South, its
prosperity amazes its own people, it's
farmers are developing their crops to
ouch an extent that cotton now yields
only one-tifth of its farm output, its
factories of every kind are crowded
ana many are running night and day
to keep somewhere near the demand
for their products, its oil industry
which is spreading over vast area
is pouring forth never ending
:tream of wealth matching. in. value
the worlds gold output.
Prosperity rampant prosperity, is
row beginning to make itself felt
IRON Virginia to Texas. and a region
which was once poor and unable to
buy much is row one of the worlds
greatest markets for everything from
diamonds to cook stoves, from auto
mobiles and motor trucks to locom-
tiveS, from plows to costly works of
art.
This section, long recognized ''as
the greatest. undeveloped asset OF
America, is now rapidly becoming
the greatest developed asset. 1t fur
nlsNs ninety per cent of the
country's sulphur, without which we
could not have made war. 1t grows
two-thirds of the worlds cotton, with
ont which mankind would go uncloth-
Cd and without which we could not
have entered the war. 1t is one of the
worlds greatest sources of oil now
fast supplanting coal on the sea and
on the land 1t is land rich in min
eral and agricultural potentialities
unknown elsewhere on earth.
All Americans may we'll therefore
look to this marvellous store OF latent
end now or rapidly developing wealth
as the greatest power in carrying for
ward our country's mighty march of
progress
Every business man in this coun-
try should study the outh from the
viewpoint Of his individual interest
in the nation S progress, for upon the
Souths resources must be built the
nations business structure.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1920-04-26

To prevent over-sleeping, and thus
risking the loss of their Employment
the mai carriers of Morocco resor,
to unique and perilous scheme. They
tie a string to one foot, and, as they
know how long yard or two will
burn. they regulate the length of the
string by the time they have to sleep
They light the string, which burns
slowly; and, when the fire comes to
their foot, they are painfully remind
ed that it is time to arise.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1920-04-26
THE DOCTRINE OF LESS WORK

Until few decades ago the aver
age human being spent his time in
investigating formulas that would
prevent him from going to hell. It
had not occurred to him that he might
get on without work. All of the newer
loovements-tha is, the movements
of the last half century that have
gained force or popularity t.
co with getting rid Of work. He'll is
less important than it once was. The
disposition is to arrange things for
today and possibly to let the here
acter care for itself Worlds Work
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1920-04-26

In France the doctors claim on the
estate Of a deceased patient has prec-
edence of all others.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-05-17
SEEKING MOTHERS ESTATE.
Relatives Of Mrs. Sarah Ferry Fail to
Find Bank Deposit.

What has become of the estate Of Mrs.
Sarah Ferry widow OF James Ferry, who
died at the home of her daughter, Mrs.
j. W. Bunting, Is question that relatives
of the deceased would like 10 know.
Prior TO her death, Mrs. Ferry told her
daughter that she had deposited her
money in bank at Ninth and Market
streets but the relatives can find no trace
of any estate anywhere.
Mrs. Ferry's husband before his
death more than a score of years ago,
had been prosperous building con-
tractor in this city, and while he was
living had acquired considerable prop
ertv Whatever he left became the
property of his wife.
II was known that Mrs. Ferry had
money OF her own because she was indie
pendent and asked assistance from no
one. As she grew older she became
more and more eccentric III her ways
and confided practically nothing of her
personal affairs even to her own daugh-
ter. The fact, however that the mother
said she had money deposited IN the
bank led the daughter TO think that
there would certainly be something 1t
has been reported that the amount
which it is thought Mrs. Ferry left upon
her death was something like Sl00 900,
but n member of the family denied that
the estate of Mrs. Ferry was ever con
sidcrcd SO large rs that. The family
knew nothing at all about how much
Mrs Ferry possessed. it was further
stated. because she was 50 unCommunl-
cative.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-05-17
ARE YOU HAPPY
In MORNINGS?
Or Do You Get Up Feeling All
Stuffed Up and Good for
Nothing.

One of tho most prevalent and dis
tressing conditions, chronic catarrh OF
the stomach. IS the most frequent cause
81 dyspepsia, while catarrh of the kid
news results IN Bright's disease, and ca
tarrhal conditions in the nose and throat
lead 10 inevitable deafness. said the
Tanlac Man
Frequently the lungs become diseased
by the extension Of a catarrhal infamfna-
ton by way OF the bronchial tubes q
the lung substance. C.atarrh Is usually
detected BY such common symptoms as
droppings IN the throat. frequent sneea-
ing, coughing up Of mucus. dull throb-
bing headaches. imperfect digestion. nau-
sea, gastrtis. shifting. watery eyes and
iullness Of the head .
Tanlso VAS designed especially 70
combat catarrh, AID to bring about
an astonishing change N your spirits and
general condition. Thousands now test
y that Tanlad i the most rational and
the most satisfying remedy tor tbs NAL
ady and its distressing consequences.
Tho genuine ! / Gore Co Ianlac is
sold here by y. Is D4uierth aud all lead
ing druggists
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-05-17
LEVI P. MORTON DEAD.
Was Vice President of Harrison
Administration; End Came on
Doth Birthday.

Poughkeepsic, n. Y, May 17.--1ryi
I. Morton, former Governor of New
York State and Vice President of the
United States under President Benia-
min Harrison, died at his home at Eliers-
lie. Rhinebeck, at $50 o'clock lnst
night, on the ninety-sixth anniversary
Of his birth.
Mr.. Morton's ninety-sixth birthday
was formally celebrated Yesterday when
the children Of the Rhinebeck schools
held field day at his country estate.
Levi Parsons Morton was the twenty
SECOND Vice President of tho United
States the running mate Of Benjamin
Harrison in 1888. At II years Of age
he rounded out his political life as Gov
ernor of New York State.
Although born the son OF clergyman
IN poor circumstances, at Shoreham,
Vt, in 1924, he forced his way 20 the
front in the business and financial world
until he became one OF the money powers
of the country He had the blood of q
financicr in his veins, descendant as
he was of George Morton, of York,
England, who raised funds to send the
Pilgrims TO America on tho Mayfowcr.
Clerk in country store at II, pro-
prietor of his own little dry goods store
st 81, he started his banking career nt
% as a partner OF Junius 8. Morgan,
father of the late j. Pierpont Morgan,
and 10 years later founded hi. own
house Of l.. T. Morton & Co. which
became the fiscal agent Of the Govern
ment Under his guidance, il conducted
some of the largest negotiations IN the
history Of American finance tie Lon
don branch foated the 3 per cent loan,
with other European bankers, which
enabled the United States Government
To resume specie payment in 1871, saving
$4,000, G00 in interest This payment
had been suspended during and after
the civil war
Iorton's financial operations brought
him into POLITICAL prominence. He en-
tered Congress in 1878 and established
reputation in the fight over unlimited
free coinage Of silver He was urged
% accept nomination for Vice President
With President Garfield, but declined
He was offered a portfolio in the Cabi-
net ~ Secretary Of the Navy, and re-
fused again.
The offer % become Minister to
France appealed 70 him. He accepted
aud remained during Garheld's and Ar
thurs administrations. He secured the
legal status of American corporations
IN France He drove the first nail in
the construction Of tho Statue of Lib
ertr. and publicly accepted il in behalf
of the United States He established
himself 50 firmly in the hearts Of the
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-05-17

days work done. ] know that tho limit
any farmer i'll my district can pny II
50 to $3.50 day.
"Thae farmer cannot compete with IN
dustry in tho labor market" aaid X. ..
Bausman, county agent Of New Castle:
III industry demands the best blood oi
the farms; if there Is q shortage OF g.
O0O,000 laborers; il manufactured articles
are moro vital than food, then the fnrn
must suffer, the land lay idle. we must
eat less and pay more for IT.. Farm
machinery viii help. Bottor business
methods in agriculture will help. or-
ganzation will help But the basic fact
chat remains is: Food must become
scarce.
At Stanton, Del. Mr.. Royce, the feed
dealer, knows the situation, for day by
day the farmers come TO him.
Right in this section there Will be q
reduction of from % 10 40 per cent IN
the corn and potato crops he predict
ed. Il am not speaking at random.
am basing my assertion on actual fg-
ures that are given me by the farmers.
It is not likely that the wheat acreage
will be cut more than 10 per cent. The
farmers were not hit go hard by the
labor shortage last fall.
"In both the White Clay and Mill
Creek districts we began 10 sec our help
drift away during the winter and early
spring, and IL seems that every week
the trouble gets worse. II IS hard work
on a dairy farm. Milking is not easy
caring for cows not attractive. The
highway work in Delaware, Maryland
and Pennsylvania took our men. II
took layalty to stay. The farmer tined
to meet the wage advance, but he could
not. Here is the reason:
Last fall was selling feed Mt iron
s62 70 SOS. This yenr II costs $50 10 ss5
am making exactly the same profit oi
ton this year as last Now last yeal
the farmer got ola to 10 cents Tor I'M
milk /"
Delaware is part Of that great PENN
sula that stretches from the Mason ant
! Dixon line down between the Delaware
and Chesapeake bays That entire dis
/ trict docs not show single square mil'
/ that is being cultivated as fully ae las
wear The drop ranges ANYWHERE iron
/ Is 10 as high as TO per cent
/ There are parts Of Kent county, Md.
| where not one. but many farms hav'
/ been abandoned The same Is true II
! Dorchester. Princess Anne, Talbot ant
! other counties.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-05-17
DEATHS

CAsEY-At Henry Clay. Del on May H.
1920, jeremiah Casey
Relatives. fri-rds and Division 40
q. Il. are invited 70 attend the funeral
from his late reSidencP. 269 Barley Mil
Lane. on Tuesday morning al 9 clock
standard time. solemn requiem mass Al ~
Joseph S Church nterment at st Joseph
cemetery.
LANNAN-In this city on May l.. a20
Hewson E.. ST
PRYOR-In this city on May II. 1890
Mary }. Pryor. aged so years
Relatives and friends are invited to a tend
the funeral services at her late residence
s23 Adams street. on Tuesday afternoon
al O'Clock. Interuent Silverbrook GENE
Tery.
RYAN-ln this city on May IS 1920
Laura Wyatt wife Of George II. Ryan in
her 37th year.
Relatives and friends are invited - attend
the funeral services al her Ia residence
s04 Madison street. On Tuesday evening
May Is. al clock InterTnent al Harrlng
ION Del. on arrival OF train aving VII.
nninstou SIC Wednesday morn IN without
further notice.