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The Stroller's weekly and Douglas Island news., 1921-11-26
EFFECTIVE
 JANUARY 1
New Freight Tariff To Be Prepared For Use By Government
 Alaska Railroad.

A committee has boon appointed Go make thorough investigation Of
 freight rates on Che Alaska Govern meut Railroad and Co prepare O comprehensive freight tariff for fu-
 uro guidance. says Che corioya Times Wm. Gcrig Frederick D. Brown. D. H Barndollar havo been apno.utci members Of thia commi,- Gee.
 Mr. Gor.r. who win act as chair- man of his committee. has been as- as.ant chief engineer with Che Alas- kan Engineering Commission for some years. and Is thoroughly famil- far with Alaskan railroad conditions. Hc has had large experience in Che operation of private railroads in Che United States. and win direct Che work of Che committee in hcs1 inc ycumtous
 Mr. Brown has bcon In charge Of Che operation and maintenance Of thc Alaska Government Railroad in Che Northern Division for some years. and has made a close study Of rm- dc conditions In chat Territory. he .s very much Of am optimist as to the future possibilities of Che Kmushna and Panama valley districts and is in oIo.o touch with Che business inter- csts ol Ncuaua and Fairbanks. Che interior railroad terminals
 Mr. Barndo'lar mue Che position of Examiner of Accounts and Legal Advisor ol Che Alaskan Engineering commH Ion. was one of tho first mon appointed by Secretary Lauo In 1914. at which time Che Secretary placed an fiscal matters in Mr. Bwndo''are hands. Uc has been @ resident iu Alaska for a number oi years and Ina. been handling tho>comp.lation of an freight and passengers operating .ausucs arcc Che commencement of commercial business on Che Alaska Railroad and is wcli equipped to pass upon tbc many legal questions in- volyeI m Che preparation Of w.lH and schedules pertaining Co tho re- co.pt and disbursement Of govern mont uuds
 This committee win mako study of freight nrfts. schedules and craaiucauous now tn effect on Che Alaska Govcrumcu. Railroad Thcy win also prepare a tabulatod conn par.sou on existing tariffs of other
 railroads in Alaska. and with certain railroads in Che United states Of similar class and mileage Their mo.t important work win be Che pre- paradon of new freight ar.ifs ape pucabIc Co tbc operation of all parts of hc Alaska Railroad. including spcdac recommendations for class distance and commodity rates for through and local freight traffic.
 The report Of th.s committed win bc promptly forwarded to Che sccro- ury Of Che Interior for his iuforma- .ou and study and it is hoped chat sufficiently early action win be soc cured I'm approval or modification Of amc to enable Che new tariff to be put into effect 0n January 1 1922.
The Stroller's weekly and Douglas Island news., 1921-11-26
COMMUNITY SPIRIT VERY
 TRULY DEMONSTRATED

Rev Father Rocatu announced this morning that Che gross receipts of Che Catholic bazaar were in the neigiborhood Of $2.70O and. while bills are not yet an in, they will not total to exceed from $500 to $500. leaving a net balance Of from $2.2oo to $2.4O0. While there was an i'm mcnse amount Of work connected with Che successfully carrying out Of tho intricate plans and arrange monts .it was labor of love and was cheerfully performed by Che many enthusiastic helpers and was carried out without a hitch. lt was a fitting testimonial to the community spirit or Juneau and neighboring towns.
The Stroller's weekly and Douglas Island news., 1921-11-26
WEATHER MODERATEs

After twelve days Of clear. crisp weather during which "The wind she blow" almost continuously and sand and dust penetrated the most exclusive circles. a change camo Inst night. and this morning clouds obs cured tho heavens and this section of Alaska was herself again, threat onine showers which will loo wel- come when they come.
The Stroller's weekly and Douglas Island news., 1921-11-26
sKAGWhY HUNTER HAS
 UNFORTUNATE ACCIDENT

Hugo Uugcforcu had a painful ac- cidcnt ho other day while hunting uoar Dewey lake. He had come to rav'ne. which offered some difficulty in. getting over .and thinking to make tho rayiho easier without his gum he let it slide down Che side of Che royIue. In some way tho ham mor caught and exploded Che gun. tho charge entering Mr. ungcforens lcn hand. He hostoned to town and Dr. Eunuals extracted about twenty shots from Che hand and bandagod it
 Itit not expected that he will lose any Of Che fingers. and he considers himself fortunate in meeting with nothing more scrlous-Alaskan.
The Stroller's weekly and Douglas Island news., 1921-11-26
STEEL WILL NOT RETURN

H said that wu A. Steel Che newspaper man who Ict hcrc in omhcr for thc purpose ol ottend- ing meeting ot Che National Press Association in Honolulu but who changed his mind after reaching sc- attIe where he has since boon. has concluded to mot ro'uu Go Juneau but win engage iu business lu Se- uuc
The Stroller's weekly and Douglas Island news., 1921-11-26
NOT USUAL ORDER

Attte regular meeting of lsioo No. 6. Alaska Pioneers next Thursday night Che entertainment, committee promises something not i'm the resu- Jar order or business but something that win drive duli care Into Che brush. Officers for One next year win bc nominated at One mee,ins and ev- cry member is urged to he present.
The Stroller's weekly and Douglas Island news., 1921-11-26
FOX LEAVES TO ASSUME
 DUTIES AT KETCHIKAN

A. ". Fox. recently appointed United States commissioner at ket- chikan. lcft Juneau on Che steamship Spokane to assume his new duties. Nr Fox has held Che position of os- slstaut Go Che surveyor general Of Alaska for tho past several years and was before Chat an attorney hero Hcis succeeded In Che office Of Che surveyor general of Alaska by .J F. starr. son-iu-law of Governor Scott C. Bone.
The Stroller's weekly and Douglas Island news., 1921-11-26
srEEsE VISITS sKAGwAY

Colonel stccso. head of the Alaska Road Comm a.ou. came mp From Jn- ncau on Che Estobolh. Ho in oom- pmy wltb members of Che Alpine Club. visited tho now foot bridge acroa Che sueway river and in tho evening mot number of c.lIlena at Che Hotel Portland to talk over Che matter of Che road to amm.t After a conference ou Che matter tho coi- onel lcr for Juneau on lhc Eslo1eth.
 Alaskan.
The Stroller's weekly and Douglas Island news., 1921-11-26
LADIES' AID TO HOLD
 XMAS SALE SATURDAY

Tho Ladies' Aid Of Che Methodist church win hold their annual Christ mas sale next Saturday afternoon December 8. I'm Che Ma'ony building next to Che Fashion store. it was de- cidci at a meeting Of Che Aid yos- terday. Fancy work. home made candy and goodies win bo on display for sale. A tea room win be open during Che afternoon.
The Stroller's weekly and Douglas Island news., 1921-11-26
RENEW FAMILY ACQUAINTANCE

Wuus E Nowen agent for Che Alaska Steamship Company at thIa place. win leave for Seattle on the next southbound trip Of Che steamer Northwestern for Che purpose of spending Che holidays witch his iam- iy which is now living m Che Spirit City where Che daughter and son are school
The Stroller's weekly and Douglas Island news., 1921-11-26
SEWARD BANKERS WIFE HERE

Mrs Harold B. Wilson. whose hue- band Is employed in Che Bank of sow- ard was a passenger on the North western for Seward Tuesday night after spending six week with her par cnU at KoIso. Washington Previous to her marriage to Mr. Wilson last February Mrs. Wilson taught school in Alasba two terms. one ot Matanus- ka and one at Ruby. Mrs, Wilson was accompanied by her friend. Miss Polly Waugh Of Kelso, who win
 spend Che winter as her guest in Seward
The Stroller's weekly and Douglas Island news., 1921-11-26
c1Eae ENBOUTE TO FAIRBANKS

Cecil IT. Cloeg recently appointed judge of thc U. S. District Court for Fourth Division. succeeding Judge Charles D Bmnon passed through Juneau on Che steamship Northwest cru on route to Fairbanks and oN- poets Go assume office ou his arrival horc about December ]. Judge Cloeg said he would appoint os clerk of Che court B. w. Taylor we'll known resident of Fairbanks.
The Stroller's weekly and Douglas Island news., 1921-11-26
AnK LAKE FROZEN 0VER

Chester Cheatham Of Che road di- vision of Che Forestry Department made a trip Go Auk Bay yeaiorday and reports Chat body ,ot water a' being frozen over. but thoro wac no wind noticed In that section.
The Stroller's weekly and Douglas Island news., 1921-11-26
sxAewAY BUSINESS MAN

Prank Feero. formerly employed in th. Brit, drug stores Of ths p.ace. but u partner in Che sEaeway nrue Company returned Go chat place on Che Spokane Tuesday night after spending a week here on bus.ues and pleasure
The Stroller's weekly and Douglas Island news., 1921-11-26
JURY CELEBRATING
 IN A. J. co. CASE

Arguments were closed late ycster- day and Judge IT, M. Reed delivered Che charge to the jury this morning in the Koski damage suit against the Alaska Juneau Gold Mining Com pany. The jury retired at n o'clock and at noon had not returned a ver- diet.
The Stroller's weekly and Douglas Island news., 1921-11-26
SITKA CEMETERY
 WILL BE RESTORED

Rehabilitation of Che Government ..maorr m 5.tn has boon outhor- l.I by tn. Navy Department u a communication received by Cover nor Scott c Bone from Surgeon Gcn- .raI F. N su.t ot One na,y This work. aeeorIIul to .he governor win bo done by contract for which tcn- ders win b. astod shortly
 The work to be done Includes che erection or a fence of metal or stone
 around n. cemetery trimming oI .roes and olor.ne away Of an brush
 and uuIorerow.h. erayc.ue Of walks and roadvays and other gene or.I r.na.rIue
The Stroller's weekly and Douglas Island news., 1921-11-26
MOOSE LODGE
 GOES OVER TOP
Forty-seven New Members Taken Into Loyal Order Last Night
 After National Drive

In conformanco with Che national drive for a million member in Che Moose Lodge, a class Of forty.soycn new members were initiated into Che local lodge last night Thii class will Doe known as the James J. Davis class and ls SO named out of respect for James J. Davis, Secretary of Labor and head of Che Moose Lodge. Mir. Davis ls given much credit for making thelodge Che strong inatitu- ton that it now is and has been in- nuential in tho national drive for a million members.
The Stroller's weekly and Douglas Island news., 1921-11-26
Speeches Made

Following Che iniuatory cere- monies sigurd wllstcdt. dictator of Juneau Lodge No. zoo, Loyal Or der Of Moose. gave an address Of wel- come Co the new members in which he spoke Of the principles Of Che Moose Lodge. that have caused Che creation Of Mooseheart. Che great home and educational institution for orphan children Of Moose, which has made Che order Che fastest growing one in Che United States. Among new members who responded were Mayor R. E. Robertson. Judge James wickcrsham. Karl Thele and IT, b.. Faulkner.
 After Che ceremonies were ended. all Moose and their wives were sery- ed a turkey lunch in the banquet room of Che Moose Hall
The Stroller's weekly and Douglas Island news., 1921-11-26
New Members

The new members Of the local lodge are: Karl Theile John Ford Starr James Wickersham. R E Robertson. 1T. l.. Faulkner, W. s.. Pullen. Henry Rodon, Allen Shat tuck. Charles Goldstein, W. G. John son. O. M. Olson, John Reck, Wm. J. Reck. C. Blomgron, A. J. Eicken. ". w. Taylor. A. F. McKinnon. J. D. Van Alta. R. R. Brown, G, w. Hill- man. w. E. Britt. Tom Knudson. H LaFrance. J. B. Moon. Robert simp- son. B. A. Rosselle. Geo. W. Hain. M. George. Geo. C. Burford. J. b. Gray. John Korsnes, W. J. Harris r. Hagorup. Bart volpe. Geo. R. Marshall. p. Masci S. B. Beck, Lewis Lund. G. Fagors1u. W. J. Mcdonald. R. R. Mcdonald. M. J. Bavard. C. D. Wallis. Alex l. Whytc. S. D. Charles. Krist Yarn. J. Graham.
Putnam patriot., 1921-03-04
A MEMORIAL TO
 ARTHUR D. LoWN

The Putnam Chamber of Commerce wishes to place on record its sincere regret at the loss of Arthur D. Lown, who died on the 18th of December, 1920, and to that end has adopted the following resolutions:
 RFSOLVED: That the Putnam Chamber of Commerce should express, and does by this memorial express, its full appreciation of his virile and forceful personality: it's deep and sim cere regard for him as man; its high estimate of his character and ability it's grateful recognition of his services as one of it's directors, and its great sorrow for the loss of one who was such a power for good in this organi- zation and throughout the community.
 RESOLVED. That as a further mark of love and respect this memor- ial be placed upon the records and published in each of the local papers and copy sent to his family.
 PUTNAM CHAMBER OF COMMERCE, 1 Adv. By Its Committee.
Putnam patriot., 1921-03-04
POMFRET

Ford repairs, auto curtains, uphol- stery. E. P. Allen.--Adv.
 MT. and Mrs. John Grosvenor spent two days in Boston this week.
 Mrs. Clark and Miss Kimball arriv- ed at the Ben Grosvenor Inn last eve ming.
 MT. and Mrs. John r. Grosvenor have been spending the week in Bos- ton.
 The Congregational church sheds have been moved. This will make a big improvement to the place.
 Three fellows in the Pomfret Walk ing Club established a new record by walking to Putnam in forty-five min utes.
 Rashamora, the well known Russian dancer, who has been staying several weeks at Fox Hill Farm, left Pomfret on Monday last.
 Mrs. John Ash and Miss Ash were hostesses at the luncheon for the Wo- mans Auxiliary held last week at the Neighborhood House. There was quite q number present.
Putnam patriot., 1921-03-04
WOODSTOCK

Miss Susan Sumner of Bristol spent the weekend with her parents.
 Miss Marguerite Burns spent the weekend at her home in Cliftondale.
 The Five Hundred Club met at the home of Mir. and Mrs. William Gallup on Tuesday evening.
 Misses Anna Nelson and Mary White are in town for the week, the Hartford schools having weeks va- cation.
 The service Sunday evening was in charge of Albert Williams, the subject being Whom Seek Ye?" At the close of the service, Rev. F. B. Harri- son spoke briefly on the Lords Pray er."
 The Home School Association of Woodstock meets in North Woodstock Friday evening at 8 o'clock. What everybody ought to know, Why there IS a scarcity of teachers. The Smith Fowner Bill and the bills before the State Legislature, etc.
 Don't miss the Hoover banquet at East Woo stock new Community House on Wednesday evening, March ,. at 7.30 o'clock. An elaborate pro ram has been arranged. Mir. Rossiter f Yale will speak upon active eoadi- ms in Europe Stanley Kelley of Pomfret, who has charge of the Hoov- et drive in Nindham county is eX- pected to be present Special music
 i'll be furnished. All Presidents of he United States have been invite to attend in body tor in other bod iesl, and will be seated at a special ta- 5le. Come and see how many presi- dents you recognize. The menu will be typical of that for starving chil- lren in Europe. The committee has been fortunate in securing Hon. Her bert Bowen to preside at the banquet. Tickets, $1.00 each.
Putnam patriot., 1921-03-04
NOTICE OF SETTLEMENT

District of Thompson, ss. Probate Court, March 1st, 1921. Estate of Exavier Magnan, late of Thompson in said District, deceased. The Exeeutor having exhibited his administration account with said estate to this Court for allowance, it is 0RDERED-That the 18th day of March, A. D. 1921. at ? o'clock in the afternoon, at the Pro bate office in Thompson, be, and the same is assigned for a hearing on the allowance of said administration ac- count, and this Court directs the Ex- ecutor to cite all persons interested therein to appear at said time and place, by publishing this order once in some newspaper having a circulation in said District, and by posting a copy on the public signpest in the Town of Thompson nearest to where the de- ceased last dwelt, at least seven days before said time assigned. Certified from Record, FRED A. MUNYAN. Judge. g
Putnam patriot., 1921-03-04
Monday, March 2, 1921 At 9 O'clock in the Forenoon

The Common Council in compli. anee with the charter of said City have made and prepared a detailed estimate of the amount of money which in it's judgment, will be neces. sary and requisite to provide for each of the departments of the City Gov ernment for the fiscal year, and will submit said estimates to said annual city meeting, and the Common Coun- cil recommend that appropriations be made in accordance with said esti- mates, which are as follows:
Putnam patriot., 1921-03-04
FOR SALE

Farms of all sizes and prices, in the rich Quinebaug Valley, on the Mohi- can Trail or highways from Worces- ter to Norwich, also city property. A bunoalow and hotel at Hampton, 2 tenement house at North Grosvenor+ dale, 5 or 6 rooms; of 6 acres of lanu; all at bargain. Now is the time to buy, and many are doing so, For further information see A. B. RANDALL, Phone 33-4, Putnam, Ct
 9-15
Putnam patriot., 1921-03-04
BORN

McGARRY--In Putnam, March 2, 8 son to Mir. and Mrs. Bernard Me Garry.
 CHANDLER-In Eastford, Feb. 22, q son to MT. and Mrs. Norris Chan dler. DUQUET-At the Day Kimball Hos. pital, March 4, a son to MT. and Mrs Adrian Duquet of Grosvenor- dale. DEVINE-At the Day Kimball Hos pital, Feb. 26, daughter, Claire, to Mr and Mrs. Joseph Devine. CHENETTE-At the Day Kimball Hospital, a son to MT. and Mrs. Jo- seph Chenette.
Putnam patriot., 1921-03-04
PATTY PUTNAM

Among the prettiest of :hildrcn's clothes are the smart little topcoats carrying all the fashion ideas seer in the motor coats of grownups. Very abbreviated full coats are cut with kimono sleeves and narrow standing collars. They open in the front like a painters smock and are slippe 1 or over the head. The standing col lar usually fastens with bow tie The coat may be of gray or castor col- or, trimmed with bands of bright peas ant embroideries.
Putnam patriot., 1921-03-04
ATTENTION FARMERS

Egg boxes to hold one dozen egg for safe and neat delivery to custom CTS, with your name and farm nans and address neatly printed on paper box, 500 for $500. PUTNAM BOX CORP, Truesdell street, Putnam. Conn. 4-tf
Putnam patriot., 1921-03-04

One of the many foot lesions is in. rowing toe nails. These can easily be removed with practically no dis. comfort by a chiropodist. Another lesion, anterior depression, will cause painful feet, such as callouses on balls of feet, and sore and painful muscles. Next week Dr. J. Grosvenor will tell you of another foot trouble that eaus- es much suffering but is easily rene died by Podiotrist.
Putnam patriot., 1921-03-04

Many little girls are seen wearing bright colored homespun fr9cks em- broidered in wool. One of yellow homespun was made with long waist. The skirt was extremely short and full. The dress was trimmed with running stitch of wool in several bright shades.
Putnam patriot., 1921-03-04

The tailored suits for children are quite those of the grande dame. Moth ing that goes with the dress of the grown-up is lacking. The most favor ed style is the straightline box coat usually worn without belt of any sort, or if a belt is used it is in the form of trimming or side belt. A great many collars are of the Dutch type, which is so becoming to ehil- jren.
Putnam patriot., 1921-03-04
LOST

Lost or stolen, pass-book No. 4427 of Putnam Savings Bank, Putnam, Conn. All persons are cautioned against purchasing the same, and any person having a claim to said book is hereby called upon to present said claim within six months from March 3, 1921, or submit to having the book declared cancelled and a new book is- sued in lieu thereof. 9-11
Putnam patriot., 1921-03-04
NOTICE

We, the undersiyned, Selectmen of the Town of Putnam. wish to state that while we are trying to care for the poor and destitute of the town as best we can, we would be glad to receive any information that would assist us in any way, and that i7- formation would be strictly conf dential. But all anonvmous commu- nications simply signed "A Taxpayer of the Town of Putnam" will be un- noticed.
 C. E. PIERCE,
 L. NJ. KEITH,
 ALFRED BONNEVILLE,
 Seiectmen.
Putnam patriot., 1921-03-04
ANNUAL MEETING
f the City of Putnam Monday, March
 ', 1921, At 800 A. M.

In compliance with section 23 of the charter of the City of Putnam, the legal voters of the City of Putnam are hereby notified that the annual meet ing of the City of Putnam for the transaction of all yearly business oth- CT than the election of officers will be held in the Municipal Building,
Putnam patriot., 1921-03-04
DIED

NUTTING-In Warehouse Point, last week, Mrs. Mary Dyer Nutting, 72, formerly of Woodstock. BARSELOU-In Putnam, March 1, Mrs. Augustus Barselou. aged 79 years.
Putnam patriot., 1921-03-04
ANTIQUES WANTED

Furniture, crockery, glassware O, anything that is old. Will pay highe, prices than dealers. Give description of what you have. Private collector H. MERRILL, 271a Atlantic avenue Providence, R, I. BIO
Putnam patriot., 1921-03-04
WANTED

Would like antiques of every de scription to furnish room house from kitchen to chambers. Must be from private parties and in their or iginal condition. THOS. McNALLY, l35 Ohio Ave, Providence, R. I.
 7-9s
Putnam patriot., 1921-03-04
Card of Thanks

We wish to express our thanks and heartfelt appreciation to our friends and neighbors who so kindly helped us by word and deed to bear our recent great sorrowNin in the loss of our beloved wife and mother.
 Robert Wilson
 Mir. and Mrs. George H. Wilson
 MT. and Mrs. John Maynard
 Mir. and Mrs. Alex Browning
Putnam patriot., 1921-03-04

One dressmaking establishment Is showing a Nile green crepe de chine evening dress which illustrates effect ! fly the new vogue for simplicity. The bodice is absolutely plain, the deeol- letage slightly low and cut straight across and the skirt short and full with no trimming. The feature of the dress is a wide scarf of brown lace eneircling the waist and knotted at the left side. The ends are very long, one trailing a few inches on the floor
Putnam patriot., 1921-03-04
FOR SALE

Harley-Davis motor cycle with side car attachment; new; also set light driving harnesses, nickel trimmed. ROBERT B. SUMMERS, So. Wood stock. Phone 669-4. S-9'
Putnam patriot., 1921-03-04
FOR SALE

Eggs from pure bred Rhode Island Reds. Sl.50 per setting of Is. FRANK Q. DAVIS. Pomfret Center, Conn. Telephone 22s-3. SIT
Putnam patriot., 1921-03-04
CLASSIFIED ADVERTISEMENTS
Clearing Those Who Have Something Dsposs Of Wishing Acquire Something; Employer Employee; It Brings Buyer Seller Together.
FURNITURE

Second hand furniture in my five room tenement Will sell at reason able price. Call at 260 MAIN STREET utnam. g.
Putnam patriot., 1921-03-04
WANTED

We have permanent position for man near his own home at good pay If interested, write PEQUOD NUR- SERY CO.,, Yalesville, Conn. 9-1O.
Putnam patriot., 1921-03-04

Special for Saturday at Jeweler ShaW's: Carnations, si.00 a dozen violets, 50c and s100 bunch, and sweet peas, soc a bunch.
Putnam patriot., 1921-03-04
LOOK

If you want your ashes or garbage removed at a reasonable price, phone 356-5 or call so Chapel street THOS NARROW. 7-9*
Putnam patriot., 1921-03-04
WANTED

Confinement cases wanted by ar experienced nurse. Inquire at Patriot Office or write ''N," care Patriot.
 S-l1
Putnam patriot., 1921-03-04
WE ARE GOOD BUYERS

Give us chance to bid on your furniture. PUTNAM FURNITURE EXCHANGE, 10 Pomfret street. Put nam, Conn. 4-15'
Putnam patriot., 1921-03-04
LOST

Rec engine pan in Putnam or vicin- ity. Finder call L. P. FAUCHER, No, Grosvenordale, or Tel. 619-2. 9
Putnam patriot., 1921-03-04
Card of Thanks

Card of Thanks The undersigned wish to express their heartfelt thanks and apprecia- t on to the many neiyhbors and friends who were so kind and thoughtful dur ing their recent bereavement; also all these who sent beautiful flowers for the funeral.
 Augustus Barselou
 and Family.
Putnam patriot., 1921-03-04
FOR SALE

Eggs for matching. S. c. Rhode Is land Reds, and White Wyandottes Heavy winter layers. Tel. 273-2. EVERETT M. WHITTEMORE. Put nam, Conn. 9
Putnam patriot., 1921-03-04

The Peoples Store is selling some dainty little dutch curtains, 2 A yards long. special s198 These come in white and cream.
Putnam patriot., 1921-03-04

The first story written directly fet he screen by GertFu e Atherton, pro ucei by Gollwyn Pictures Corpora. ion under the tile of Don't Ne Elec four Wife" /" is regarded so highly b oldwyn officials that t has been de siaed to re.ease it imme iiate.y.