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Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1920-06-25
WHEN WORDS FAILED

If Harding a of humorand for the good
of his future sincerely hope that he hahe must have had
quiet laughs since his nomination at Chicago at the treat
has from editorial writers and correspondents
throughout the during the weeks that have elapsed
the convention ended The editors would probably have
been grateful the Republican delegates had they select
ed concerning whom they fully informed
material both and Mr.. Hoover. General
Wood Governor Lowden full type when the switch
Senator Harding the line to the Then search
they might the editors found nothing to They were
all the Republican candidate his
citizen his state Senator with
a credabe record and whose entire public and private
blemsh No amount of delving into the
the has been able to reveal trace OF
treachery which his critics might bludgeon in
campaign. After weeks OF investigation he stands
before Chicago discovered himan honest hard
working American citizen whose careehoweVer
lac king may be brilliant achievement held 10 steady
and constant upward development
There have been at Chicago who possessed the
qualities great achievement in larger but the trouble
today that they did not the nomination and Sen
Harding through bgness OF action
a had opportunities to achieve greatness 1t
the goes the White House next March clean
life the would to give Senator Harding the
right o such achievement in the future.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1920-06-25
FOR HEALTH IN PUTNAM SCHOOLS

parents whose children attend the city schools can
read with interest the of the medical IN
specor schools which another column of this Is
of this report will probably be surprising
than the that of 1894 pupils only 30 We're
without defects The discovery of latent or
noticed physical Ills during the years when the child is school
and both brain and body process development not
only preventative further physical disability in later life but
sodfyng the foundation of good health
which efficient educational and moral training must be
built DR. aMarche report emphasizes the necessity Cor
continuing charging the work the schools and his
geston the employment of specialist for the
purpose examining and caring for the school children
undoubtedly will gain popular support Such arrange
with single doctor devote his entire time to the chill
dren the Putnam Woodstock Pomret and Thomp
working comparatively with the visiting those
towns undoubtedly accomplish lasting benefit the
health Of all five communities.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1920-06-25
NOTICE OF SETTLEMENT

District of Woodstock, IS Probate
Court. June p, 1920. Estate of Emma
r Perria. late of Woodstock IN said
District, deceased The Adr:inistra-
tor having exhibited his adminiStra-
ton account with said estate to this
Court fer allowance, it is ORDERED
THAT the 9Th day of July, A. d.
1920. at 9 o'clock in the forenoon. at
the Probate office in Woodstock. be
and the same is assigned for a hear
ing on the allowance of said admin
istration account, and this Court di-
reefs the Administrator to cite all
persons interested therein TO appear at
said time and place, by publishing this
order in some newspaper having a cir
culation in said District, and by post
ing copy ON the public sign post in
the Town of Woodstock where the
deceased last dwelt, at least ) days
before said time assigned Certified
from Record. CLARENCE II. CHILD,
Judge %
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1920-06-25
WOULD NOT EAT AN ACQUAINT-
4kCE

Among well-kuowH hostesses. Lady
St Belier- better known. perhaps, a.
Lady Jeune-has been famous for
bringing 70 her social functions indi-
.iduals not usually met in society, and
interesting oftentimes for some quite
extraordinary reason. In one Of her
books Of recolteetions Lady Dorothy
NeRill tells one of the many amusing
stories of the widely divergent types
Of guests who assembled AZ Lady
Jesn.'s house
An explorer who had penetrated IN
10 a particularly Wild and hostile re
zion. having been captured By its sae-
age and cannibal inhabitants. was
bound 10 tree. preparatory to being
roasted and eaten.
At this critical moment the canni-
bal chief appeared and. seeing the an
fortunat. explorer. addressed him IN
fai EngGh
i know your fece. sir ne SAID We
have met al my friend. Lady Jeu ie's
So, instead Of dining Off YOU. shall
ask YOU to dine with me- and tel me
IL the London news
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1920-06-25
LIMITATION OF CLAIMS

At 4 Court 81 Probate holden At
Thompson. Conn. Within ard for the
District q Thomps IN the 2lst day
of June. 4. n. la20. Present Fred A.
Munyan. ESQ. Jldee or motion of
William Ii kmhail Of East Thompson
Conn. Administrator on the intestate
estate of Edith NJ. p. kimball. late of
Thompson within sand district, deceas-
ed. This Court doth decree that six
months be allowed and limited for the
creditors of sand estate TO exhibit their
claims against the same TO the Admin
istrator. and directs that public notice
be given Of this order by advertising
in newspaper having a circulation IN
said district. and by posting a copy
thereof on the public sign post in said
town of Thompson nearest the place
where the deceased last dwelt. Certi-
fed from Record. FRED A. NUN
NAN. Judge. 26
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1920-06-25
ORDER OF NOTICE

AT Court of Probate held at
Thompson within and for the District
of Thompson, on the 22nd day OF
June, 1920 Present Fged A, Munyan'
Judge Estate Of Mary f. Morrison.
late Of Thompson. in said District, de-
ceased The Administrator having
made written application TO said
Court, in accordance with the statute.
fer an order of sale of the whole or
part Of the real estate described
therein. il is ordered that said appli-
cation be heard at the Probate once
in Thompson on the Srd day of july
1920, at , o'clock in the afternoon;
and that notice thereof be given. ny
publishing copy Of this order IN the
Putnam Patriot, a newspaper having
q circulation in said District, and that
return be made to this Court. Attest
FRED A. MUNYAN, judge. 20
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1920-06-25
N O T | CE
JULY 4TH REGULATIONS

Attention is called to the following
sections of the general statutes of the
State of Connecticut All persons
violating said sections will be prose
cuted:
Every person who, between sun
set of the third day Of July and four
O'Clock in the forenoon of the follow
ing day. or between eleven o'clock IN
the evening of July fourth and sun
rise of the following day, shall dis
charge any gun. cannon or pistol, fire
cracker, torpedo or any explosive
causing q loud report. or who shall
by ringing bell, blowing horn,
beating drum or in any other man.
ner make any disturbing noise, or
make bonfire. shall be fined not more
than I'VE dollars"
\. W MARCY, Mayor
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1920-06-25
BY PROCESS OF ELIMINATION

The New York Sunerad out Of the fog which completely
approaching convention at San Francisco selects
following twelve candidates for the Democratic
nomination
William e. McAdoo of New York
Attorney General A. Mitchell Palmer Of Pennsy anna
Governor James N. Cox of Ohio.
Vce-President Thomas K Marshall OF Indiana.
John W. Davis OF Virginia
Governor Edward l. Edwards of New Jersey
Senator Atee Pomerene of Ohio.
Herbert Hoover of California.
Governor Alfred f. Smith of New York.
William ]. Bryan of Nebraska.
James W. Gerard of New York
Champ Clark of Missouri
BY the process of in this list Re-
pubcans doubt of the ticket which has
chosen for their their minds at rest Mr.
McAdoo he won't and he probably wouldn't have SAID
be happy time of the House of Wilson
Marshall he doesn't want the nomination because he
knows he couldn't do anything with it if he got
Governor Cox Mr. Palmer and Senator Pomerene are none
them sufficiently strong their party to
appreciation enthusiasm Governor Smith of New York
both have fair enough records but the ammany
Tiger grn little fereey their shoulders to gain them
approval certainly Governor Edwards must reaze
that all the antprohbon propaganda In the world probably
him his home office at Trenton Ambassa
Hadgke record and the support the New
Times The between him and the Senator from Ohio
interest but Mr. Davis cannot yet be
cassed formidable The inclusion of Mr. Hoover is
he has strongly advised his adher
follow his lead in the support of Mr. Harding Finally
Champ Clark the figure he and onehaf
the Peerless Nebrakan took the nomination from him
handed Woodrow Wilson. And as for considering Nh
canddae-well stranger things have happened
don't believe the Democratic mad as the
geson might the Herald saved the
complete fuly by emitting the of Mr. Wilson him
self
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1920-06-25
WANTED

Everybody to know that Payne
Ice Cream Co. is doing business oppo-
site the High School in building for
nlerly occupied by II. S. Morse's meat
market, School street Cream sold
at wholesale or retail. This ice cream
Is made from pure cream. Will sell at
very reasonable prices. Also ice for
sale at 45 cents per hundred in 100
pound blocks, 500 pound blocks or
more. 40 cents per hundred. Deliver
ed to any part of the city. TALBOT
AND MORTON. Telephone 81 or
1872. 25-tf
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1920-06-25
TAXES
TIE CITY OF PUTNAM
TAX NOTICE

4 warrant having been issued to me
for the collection Of all Property Tax
es and Street Sprinkling Taxes which
are due and payable to the City of
Putnam on July 10, 1920, levied on
the Grand List for the year 1919, ac-
cording to the vote of said City.
Notice is hereby given, that for the
purpose Of receiving such taxes,
will meet ali persons liable to pay
Property and Sprinkling Taxes due
said City at my office at No. % Front
Street Bradley Theatre Building.
tower entrance to Bradley Theatre)
in Putnam. on Thursday. Friday and
Saturday. July S, 9. and 10. 1920.
from S A. NJ. to II noon, ard from
P. NJ to 8 p NJ. on each of said days.
Dated at Putnam. this 18th day of
June, A. d. 1920.
ARCHIBALD MACDONALD, JR.
Collector of Taxes of the City of Put
nam. 26-2S
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1920-06-25
JOHN BROWNS CRAVE SOLD
4. .Iroiuded In. Purchase of 12oo-Aere
Adirondack Tract

The much visited grave Of John
Brown Of slavery abolition fame at
North Elba. in the Adirondacks, is in
cluded in the sale Of ! 200 acres Of
land in Essex County near Lake Pla-
cid, which has just been bought by
James Hurley. director Of the bank
Lake Placid. says the New York
Times
The tract. which sold for 100000.
is heavily timbered and numbering
operations will be carried on When
John Brown was executed in 1857 his
body was taken to this farm which he
had obtained as refuge for ful tive
slaves Several years ago through the
eFsts Of the late Colonel LcRrard b.
Cannon, monument was placed over
the grave. which is visited annually by
thousands of tourists
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1920-06-25
A BOYS WINDMILL EXPERIENCE

When / was boy about twelve o.
fourteen years old. writes q contrib
utoc to the Youths Companion. the
family win whom lisel got new
windmill, the first they had ever had.
Ii was before the days Of steel mills
and towers. and the s,iadmill was
made of wood A couple Of mechan-
ies we're about the place for several
days building the tower ana pu5tlng
up the mill, and to farm boy it was "A
bright pet in an otherwise moa6ton-
Gus existence. During the day !
thought Of little else. ead dreamed
Of little else at night. | slept alone IN
a room in which there was a sewing
machine with box like top
At that time frequently walked
in nay sleep, and one night ! woke To
ind myself at great height II was
unpleasantly cold. for had on hardly
any clothes. and knew that | vas up
on the windmill l felt about IN al
most every direction for the tower Of
the mill to avoid falling off. but was
unable to locate it. and | had to sit
very still with nothing to hold on TO.
| sat thus until the cold walked me
entirely when | found myself sitting
on top Of the sewing machine. In the
morning | told no one about my adj
venture for fear Of being laughed at.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1920-06-25
HIGHLY IMPORTANT
PUBLIC SALE
Furniture and Office Fixtures
ON
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 80

At 10 O'clock A. Nj, Rain or Shine
A. the Ghiekeriag Hotel, Putnam.
Conn.
Consisting of dining chairs and Ia
bleS. new Sterling gas and coal
range. lot of OAK dressers and COM
modes. several ice chests, lot of easy
rockers, number Of stands. few
good iron beds, springs. quantity of
hnoleum, | extra good oak roller top
desk. / fiat Office desk, and card index
business directory. cash register. 4
counters. hot water urn. brass
dumb waiter. office coal stove. of
fee call clock. lot of awning rods. ,
metallic signs. | loft. long and the
other 25 it, L. S. map. window
screens. screen doors, and many other
articles too numerous to describe.
These goods are all in good using
condition, many of them having been
reiniShed and painted. They are be-
ing sold 10 vacate the Hotel. which is
undergoing a state of repairs.
Terms Cash. Sale Rain or Shine
JAS. +. LUCEY,
Chiekering House, Putnam. Conn.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1920-06-25
a LITERAL INTERPRETATION

\ young Swede in South b ota,
who was not vet familiar with al the
oddities Of American speech. says the
American Legion Weekly. was sent
out TO collect blhs for the general
store He returned with this report
"Yon Brown, he say he pay when he
sell his wheat; Ole OIeson. he say he
pay when he sell his oats. and Yon
Yonson, he say he pay in january"
in January" repeated the pro-
prietor. surprised Why. he never
set date before Are sou sure he
said january"
We'll, Ay tank 1t bane january He
say it bane cold day when you get
your money"
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1920-06-25
FOR SALE

20 head choice white-f&eed cows, 2
to 8 years old; have calves at foot,
balance heavy springers, bred to
Primisford the 4th, thoroughbred
bull. Among them 2 cows five years
old weighing 1900 lbs, one with calf
at foot, the other will be fresh in
few days. Also one fresh shortnorn
COW years old and one large jersey
family COW years old EMPIRE
CATTLE CO., Stackaoie farm. West
Woodstock. Phone 221-12. 1926
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1920-06-25
IMPROVING GERMAN DYES

Dyes, chemicals. and drugs have
been attracting capital into their pro-
duction and distribution The al
thoriized capital of companies organ
lied in the United States for these
purposes during the three years 1917
1919. is placed at s33i,000. zoe The
technical journals report decided
American successes in making dyes
BY using American Intermediates and
the cleverness of American chemists.
American companies declare they
have surpassed the purity of shade in
German original dyes. The Nations
Business.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1920-06-25

Those people who believe that the extraordinary
conditions which exist politically in this country today have
killed Mr. Hoover as political possibility of the future should
remember any whose constructive accomplishment
gave his name very important verb the English language
more than heard from again Verbs the back
hone language and have which still character
Ives the necessity of the times than ITO hooverize"
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1920-06-25
WANTED

Young lady as bookkeeper. An ex-
eeptionally good opening for capable
person. Experience in bookkeeping
desirable but not absolutely essential.
Apply in own hand writing. Address
Bookkeeper, care of OBSERVER
OFFICE. Putnam.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1920-06-25
WANTED

Men and women with burning feet.
sore eorns and callouses to try a box
of Snow Drop Salve, 25e. Works
wonders. Guaranteed by Edward H.
Burt, James F. Donahus and all drug
eists. 22-26s
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1920-06-25
WANTED

Men fer trip hammer forging,
grinding and polishing of Me-
chanics' tools; an excellent op-
portunity for steady reliable
men with mechanical ability to
learn clean, we'll paying work,
with permanent employ ment;
preference given to married
men Of Yankee descent; previ-
Gus experience in this line of
work not necessary, yet desira-
Bile.
THE MARCY TOOL WORKS
Putnam, Conn.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1920-06-25
FOR SALE

One ten-room house, with all mod
ern improvements, in good repair; 2
hen houses, l work shop, 1 hay shed,
acres of land This is an ideal pkace
for home. JOSEPH PLESSIS, Bn
ion Block, Putnam, Conn. 12tf
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1920-06-25

Patriot want ads bring results. At
least that is the conclusion one would
reach by watching the ever growing
number Of ads printed on this page.
Try one and see
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1920-06-25
DIED

HICKEY In Whitinsvule Mass.
June Is, Thomas Hickey. formerly
Of Pomfret. AGED 40 years
In West Thompson. June
IS. John Hebert. aged 81 years.
ST JEAN In Putnam, June %, Mrs.
Antonio s. Jean, AGED b years.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1920-06-25
AUCTIONEER

Wanted-Everybody to knew ]. r
Talbot is Graduated Auctioneer ana
will get you the highest prices for
your goods. Just give him trial and
be convinced. Residence, AZ Chap
man street, Putnam, Conn. Tel 72-2
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1920-06-25
MARRIED

CLARK MAYNARD 49, In Putnam.
June %. by Rev. G. c S. MaeKay.
Lamont NJ Clark of Southbridge to
Miss Marion Maynard of Putnam.
OLIVER TRIP ~ In Philadelphia
lune E, Dir W 3 Oliver and Miss
Beatrice Trip, both Of Putnam
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1920-06-25
FOR SALE

1919 3-ton Kissel. substantial rack
body; tires good; first class meehani-
cal condition. A bargain to quick
buyer, Call Liberty 43O or see CHAN
DLER, Mack Motor Truck Co., 2e4
Nhalley avenue. New Haven. Conn
% #
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1920-06-25

murders jewel thefts diplomas suicides
honorary degrees European travel and the baseball
scores If YOU believe the compare
paper headlines of today with those of June, 1914.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1920-06-25
FOR SALE

House on School street, three tene-
ments and basement, all rented a.d
paying property. Will accept part
cash and give long time mortgtge
JOSEPH S. SHEPARD, South Wood
stock ST
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1920-06-25
SIS REWARD

$500 reward viii be paid to any
one furnishing information leading to
the identity of the person or persons
who destroyed the signs on the city
dump. PETER A. GARDNER, City
Health Officer. &c
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1920-06-25
USED TRUCKS

When in need of a good Used Truck
1t Will pay you TO get in touch with
US Mack. Pierce Arrow, Packard and
others. Some overhauled, rebuilt and
guaranteed. Terms to suit YOU.
Phone Liberty 430 or see CHAND-
LER, Mack Motor Truck Co.. 264
Whalley avenue, New Haven, Conn.
26 It
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1920-06-25
WANTED

want to buy secondhand watches.
clocks, iewelry. talking machines and
records. ] viii pay you a good price
Come and see me. \. T. CONSTANT,
Jewelry and Novelty Store. 264 Main
street. Phon 1913. 13-tf
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1920-06-25
FOR SALE

! have for quick sale some hay and
some pigs weighing about 100 pounds
each. Call or address JOSEPH FROM
ZEN, "a Mechanics street, Putnam
26-27s
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1920-06-25
FOR SALE

In center of the city, a 13-rsom 2
tenement house, a large barn and
sheds; rental value $500 a month.
Will sell on 11qe basis. II. G. AND
+. NJ. CARVER. 1871
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1920-06-25
BORN

DURFEE-In Fairhaven, Vt, June
49, daughter, Ruth Marie, to Mr..
and Mrs. Volney (Rouse) Durfee
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1920-06-25
WANTED

Girl (eolored preferredl to do gen
eral homework GEN. LYON INN.
Eastford Phone 223-14. 25-tf
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1920-06-25
WANTED

Second hand twin body carriage.
STANLEY WIKI. IS Lincoln street,
Putnam 26e
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1920-06-25
FOR SALE

Moving machine, 10 acres of good
standing grass, clover and timothy.
SARAH c. CROSBY. THOMPSON.
Tel 1854. 2f+
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1920-06-25
LIVE STOCK

If you have any live stoek to sell
call W. f. Perkins, Putnam 34-t4.
Highest prices paid Calves a special
ty Always ready to buy 19-H
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1920-06-25
FOR RENT

For July. August, a five room cot
tage, furnished; on the water front.
pine tree surroundings, best of train
and mail service. For particulars.
write BOX rs, Gales Ferry, Conn
For adults only. %.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1920-06-25
WAN TED

Antique high-boy, dressing table,
candle stand winged chair and small
chairs. Telephone 21l-2. Pomfret
26
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1920-06-25

WRITER BROS. AUCTIONEFRS
Office ana Salesroons at - Nam
St. Dauie,sol. Conn.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1920-06-25
LOST

very large yellow cat Carries
its head to one side Suitable reward
if returned to DR.. F. T. BALDWIN,
Sunnyside. Putnam %
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1920-06-25
LOST

Ladies gold watch, hunting case.
LAX. business section, Putnam. Find
er please return TO Patriot office. Re
ward. Owner. MRS. CAROLINE NJ.
PERRY, killingly, Conn Phone Dan
ielSon 2l2-I2. %.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1920-06-25
FOR SALE

Mahogany dining set, consists of
buffet with mirror. 45-inch round ia
bic and four chairs. May be seen al
SO FLORENCE STREET. 2e
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1920-06-25

On Wednesday, June 9th, from
pasture, new mich COW, light color
ed. II found or seen please notify
SANDSFR0M. Thompson.
Conn, and receive reward. Tel. 1862
%
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1920-06-25

Clearing House For Those Who Have sposa
Wishing to For
Employee. 1t Brings Buyer and Seller Together
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1920-08-12

TIME lron-thrOated cannon OF the
Washington navy yard. breaking
the stiffness OF "A March dawn In 1851
with Its 100 exultant roars over the
repeal Of the Missouri compromise.
awakened Lincoln TO the great mis-
slon for which his whole life had been
an unconscious preparation. After o
single term In congress, where his crit.
lclsm Of the Mexican war In the midst
of4 that conflict had left him unnyall
able FOR a second term. and after
provlientlally falling to obtain the snug
berth IT commissioner OF the general
land office, he had retired to his dlngy
law office In Springfield.
The wlplng II Of the dead line
against the spread Of slavery aroused
him from his Indifference to political
questions and drew him from his re-
tirement. ~ know there II a God and
that he hates Injustice and slavery"
he said simply TO a friend. ~ see the
storm coming. l know his hand Is In
1t. II he has a place and work for
me-and l think he has, | believe I am
ready"
The cannon that called Lincoln to
his duty also was the signal gun that
heraldcd the birth OF the Republican
party. Joining the new party, he be-