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Putnam patriot., 1921-02-11
REGENT REAL ESTATE
 TRANSFERS lN PUTNAM

Recent real estate transfers record ed at the town clerks office are: Arthur Pepin has purchased from Miss Helen Sumner the house at the corner of Intervale and Mechanics street
 Ruth s. Wheelock to Morris Bravo, dwelling on Wilkinson street.
 Charles P. and Ellen T. Thurber, to Clement Gilson, the Thurber farm, in the Sawyer district. The house was built shortly after the close of the revolutionary war by William H. Ma son from whom the village of Mason vile, now known as Grosvenordale, took its name; it was considered one of the finest mansions in this portion of the state. It was later purchased by Stephen Thurber and has remained in the possession of the Thurber fam fly until the recent transfer. Mr. Gil- son, who recently sold his farm which adjoins this property, will occupy his new property.
 Joseph A. Forest has sold to Jose phine R. Zito a house on Mechanics street.
 Dr. Edward F. Perry has purchased the dwelling at 148 Grove street which he has occupied for three years and which was formerly the property of his father, the late Franklin ". Perry.
Putnam patriot., 1921-02-11
LINCOLN AND LABOR
Tomorrow, Saturday, Is the Anniser- .ary of Birth of Great Emancipator

The following paragraph is quoted rom an address made by Abraham lincoln to deputation of working aen at the White House, March Fl Bs4.
 "The strongest bond of human sym pathy outside of the family relation should be oae uniting all working peo- pie, of all nations and tongues and kindreds. Nor should this lead to war upon property or the owners of prop erty. Property is the fruit of labor property is desirable, is positive good to the world. That some should be rich shows that others may become rich. and hence, is just encourage nent to industry and enterprise. Let not him who is houseless pull down the house of another, but let him la bor diligently and build one for him. self, thus by example assuring that hls own shall be safe from violence when kuilt"
Putnam patriot., 1921-02-11
INTER.HICH SCHOOL
 TYPEWRlTlNC CONTEST

On Thursday evening, Feb. IT, in the High school assembly hall at O. clock, there will be typewriting con- test held between Tourtellotte, Kill lingly and Putnam High schools A cordial invitation is extended to all stenographers, typists, or other per sons interested in typewriting and commercial education, and 1t is hoped that they will make special effort to be present
 The contest will be divided into two sections, beginners and advanced typists. Each school may enter four candidates in each class. The length of the test for each class will be ten minutes. The judges appointed are people who are in no way connected with any particular school.
 During the evening, those in at- tendance will have an opportunity to witness demonstrations of speed in typing by an expert, Howard G. Pfrommer, amateur champion. MT. Pfrommer visited the High school a few weeks ago and gave demon stration before the students, writing at the remarkable rate of TIT words per minute from familiar copy.
 MT. McMasters, office manager for a Boston firm, will also be present to talk on items of interest to both stu dents and experienced stepographers.
Putnam patriot., 1921-02-11

wandered out into the country. Ds followed the highway for the meua part, but sometimes tracked .hreuuA cart paths in the woods. Hc wandetsd aimlessly on, his only thought hehg to find his father. Darkness fen apa Stanlie crept into shed on tho As farm in remote part of Wsak Woed- stock. He fell asleep and woke up 0 resume his wandering search far Ee home. He obtained sometAing oo 01 in Eastford, the only food he hnd sa his trip as far as has been lsaSneA While church service vas in pnD- gress in North Ashford Sunday m>n- ing. members of the congregat1sa looking out of the window ohservo1 . lad getting a drink at a pump IT. was Stanlic in search of his dad Hwv- ing drank his fill tte boy disappeared Through the medium of tho ts1e- phone the community had been ap- praised to be on the lookout for Aks little wanderer. It was late NunlonU afternoon. after having speAt ue night in Ashford woods, that StnnA arrived at the Herendeen place ana asked for some milk, saying that be was cold. The Herendeens had heasd of the lost child, so invited Stanlle b, gave him food and milk, and kops kln contented while they notified ths pe- lice in Southbridge that if they wsua come to the West Woodstosh farm their search would be over.
 The story of the little boys na- venture seems almost incredible, hae he was seen by so many peoDbe evG the section of the country he sovcrsd that it is we'll substantiated- Several kind hearted farmers wives invitsd the little chap to eat, but he usuaIJ refused food, saying that he was gs- ing to join his father. He generally went on his way whistling ss k walked.
 After good nights sleep at hs home in Southbridgc Monday nagA the little adventurer seemed to be h normal condition except that tho tveS- ty mile hike had caused his fcst to be- come swollen. After telling his p- uuirer that he didn't have time e - afraid, Stanlie said that he would hMye kept walking as long as he couh soan1 up in his attempt to find his fathsr sns mother.
Putnam patriot., 1921-02-11
ABROAD FOR GOVERNMENT
John A. C. Warner and Mrs WaEsss
 Sail April 12th

John A. c. Warner, son of Mir. a0a
 Mrs. E. M. Warner, South Main stTuat
 executive officer. aeronautic insero- ments section, bureau of standard. department of commerce, Washing
 ton. D. C., is to sail April 18th for nu-
 rope on business for the United 6tA1aH
 government
 MT. Warner, who is graduate of
 Putnam High school and WorcesecE
 Tech, was stationed in Paris during the war and received the rank of see- ond lieutenant. He was given entss to many of the large aeroplane fac tories in France and England at thak time.
 The object of the present trip win be to consult with authorities h
 aeronautics with view to maintain ing satisfactory liaison between this
 and foreign countries in the field o1 aeronautics. It will be MT. Warner'e
 particular duty te secure the latest h. formation with regard to the acre nautic instruments of recent develop ment for use in navigation of lighter
 than-air craft.
 MT. Warner will be accompanied on his trip by Mrs. Warner, who -
 Miss Marion Andem, daughter of Nh. and Mrs. c. s. Andem of Grove streGk They have secured reservations en tAe
 Aquitania sailing April 18th. Thsv win proceed to Paris within two psoho after their arrival in London. LsGv- ing Paris they will go to Germany aDe thence to Switzerland and Italy. PaD- sibly they will visit Belgium and BeS- land on their way back. Their plan call for trip extending over s periso of about three months
Putnam patriot., 1921-02-11
PAST MASTERS NIGHT AT
 PUTNAM LODGE, B. P. O. E..

It was Past Masters Night at Put, aam Lodge of Elks Tuesday evening and class of ten candidates was in itiated. past exalted rulers occupying the chairs
 Officers for the ensuing year were nominated as follows: Exalted Ruler J. J. McGarry; Esteemed Loyal Knight, L. P. Merriam; Esteemed Leading Knight, Arachibald Macdon' ald, IT,; Esteemed Lecturing Knight A. Graydon Sharpe; tyler, Hector Da- vert; trustee for three years, E. w Mullan. Delegates to the national convention to be held in Los Angeles Ca, in July, E. W. Mullan; alternate' v. J. Bartlett. A fine buffet luncheon was served.
Putnam patriot., 1921-02-11
BORN AND DIED IN HOUSE
 OWNED BY GRANDFATHER

Mrs. C. L. Adams, of South Main street, has received word of the death yesterday morning in Marlboro, Mass. of her uncle, William R. Stevens. at the age of 82 years. MT. Stevens was born in the house in which he died, and which had been formerly owned and occupied by his father and his grandfather. The house was at one time, during the raids by Indians which were frequent in that vicinity in the early settlement days, used as garrison post.
 Mir. Stevens leaves a son, Stiliman R., president of the Peoples National Bank of Marlboro, and a daughter, Mrs. Clifton B. Russell, also of Marl- boro. Mrs. Russel was a guest of Mrs. Adams for time last sunm nmer.
Putnam patriot., 1921-02-11
INSPECTOR JESSE DAVIS
 TO SPEAK IN PUTNAM

Jesse Davis, inspector of high schools for the State of Connecticut, will speak at the High school Wednesday afternoon, Feb. 16, at 2 o'clock. His subject will be College Entrance Re- quirements."
 All parents who are planning to send their children to college are urged to attend, and all others inter- ested are cordially invited. At 4 O. clock MT. Davis will give talk at the High school to all teachers of Putnam. This will also be open to the public.
Putnam patriot., 1921-02-11
TRAIN SIDESWIPES AUTO
County Agent Davis Has Narrow Es-
 cape At Grade Crossing

With a man named Chabot of Dan- ielson as 9 passenger in his automo- bile, County Agent F. L. Davis of this city, had a narrow escape from death at a grade crossing in Packerville on Tuesday, when an engine and a string of freight cars sideswiped the touring car in which the two men were riding. Neither man was hurt but the auto- mobile was damaged and had to be lowed to Putnam.
 As MT. Davis was about to pass over the crossing he looked up and saw the locomotive of freight train bearing down on him. His prompt ac- ton in turning the steering wheel so that the automobile came up parallel with the track saved his life and that of his passenger. AS 1t was the auto mobile stood so close to the track that the engine sideswiped it and the freight cars scraped along the top and sides of the machine.
Putnam patriot., 1921-02-11
LENTEN SEASON HAS BEGUN
Ash Wednesday Masses In Catholic Churches.-EpiscopaliAn Services

Lent was ushered in this week be- g inning Ash Wednesday, when there were masses in all of the Cathollc churches and services in the Episco- pal churches. At the masses ashes were blessed and distributed. In the evening there was sermon and bene- diction and a distribution of ashes t. those who did not receive them in the morning. The formula used by the priests at the distribution of the ashes is: Remember man, thou art dust, and unto dust thou shalt return"
 During Lent there will be services at St. Mary's church every Tuesday evening conducted alternately in French and English. Next Tuesday evening Fr. O'Brien of Baltic will con- duct the service
Putnam patriot., 1921-02-11
NEW Ex-SERvICE PUPIL
 AT STATE TRADE SCHOOL

Peter Linus, an ex-serviee man from Norwich, who was gassed while in ser vice, is the latest arrival at Putnam State Trade school, where he will take course in textile work under the aus pices of the federal board of vocation al education. Mir. Linus was recently married and will bring his wife to this city, where they will reside for the present.
Putnam patriot., 1921-02-11
ARRANGING CONTEST
 FOR SCHOOL PUPILS

"The Last of the Mohicans" is ts be shown at the Bradley Theatre en Wednesday, Feb. 23. As this Is his- torical picture based on Cooper's tale. it will be especially interesting to pu- pills in the Putnam schools. In view of the picture's historical nature, Manager Smith will offer series of prize awards to pupils writing the best essays on the picture. The details of the plan have not been fully worked out nor the judges selected, but every school pupil will have an opportunity to win one of the prizes.
Putnam patriot., 1921-02-11

The directors of the Putnam Cham her of Commerce, at a we'll attended meeting Monday evening, went on rec ord as unanimously favoring the pro- posed state highway from West Thompson to Grosvenordale, and 8 peti<loa wial be presented to the com- mittee eo roads, bridges and rivers of the general assembly, asking that the construction of this highway be au- thorized.
 TheAew roadway would connect ur with the present efficient trunk line systen of the state, and would much shorten the distance between the two points. The greatest benefit to be ob- tained. however, would be the elimin- ation of tvo dangerous grade cross ings eR the poute now used. The present roadway, also, Is almost inn passabie at times during the winter monthss in fact, it could not be used st all for period during the winter of l919-192O. and vehicles could only proceed oyer 6 roundabout and little used route which had been practically abandoned.
 Higher License' Fee
 The mat1er of licensing of itiner- ant vendors to do business in the city was brought up, and came in for con, siderable discussion, during which many instances were cited to show that such peddlers should be kept out of the city as far as possible, for the benefit of the consumer as well as the merchant.
 The case of the peddler who few weeks ago sold considerable stock sf army goods, including shoes, all wool stockings, comfy slippers, etc. was cited as a shining example of the abuse of the present system of licens- 5ng such vendors for the staggering sam of one dollar 8 day to compete with locsa merchants wso pay taxes
Putnam patriot., 1921-02-11
PUTNAM CONN,
HARDEST FOUGHT
 GAME OF SEASON
P. H. s. Loses To killingly In Game That Went Over
 time
Capt. Reeves of kiliinsly Scored Win.
 ming Basket In Ten Minutes

Wednesday night, in the High school gym, Putnam lost one of the hardest games of its season to Killingly, by the score of 20-lS. At the end of the game the score stood tie, 1S-1S, and two extra periods of five minutes each were played before Capt Reeves of Killingly scored the deciding points. The game attracted crowd which filled every inch of the availa- ble space. Killingly alone brought enough rooters from Danielson to have comfortably filled the hall and added to these were all the fans and pupils who went to root for Putnam.
 Shortly after the initial whistle blew, L. Ames, center for Putnam, re- ceived hard fall on his knee which stopped the game for about five min utes, but on being resumed he took a head,ong plunge into the seats and emerged with quite severe cut on the back of his head. As 1t was very essential to Putnam that Ames stay in the game, he was bandaged up, and during the remainder of the contest played game which was surpassed by that of no player on the floor. Reeves, captain of Killingly, played a star game all through, as did his team mate, Back, and Williams of Putnam. It was certainly hard luck night for Williams as on several occasions the game had to be stopped because of injuries to his right shoulder, which has given him more or less trouble all the season. Both teams played their hardest and as the score would indi- cate, they were very evenly matched. MT. Brown, of Pomfret School, refer eed very satisfactorily, and very few of his decisions were questioned by the crowd.
 The score for the first half was 9-4 in favor of killingly. During the second half Putnam scored Ii and Killingly 9. In the first five-minute period of the playof no scores were made, but in the second overtime period, one goal was scored by Xiii lingly, and as they held their lead for the remainder of the period, they won the game. This game puts killingly at the top of the league with Willi- mantle second.
 The lineup:
 PUTNAM KILL1NGLY lL. Ames. (, Back D. Williams, IT lg, Longo Chase. If rg, Bitgood Durand (Capt.), IF
 If. T. Reeves Capt ) Pierce. lg If, D. Blakely
 Substitutions: Putnam, Spencer for Chase; Nelson for Pierce. For Killingly, r. Williams for Longo. Goals from floor. Putnam, L. Ames 2, Williams 3, Durand 9. Killingly. Back 2, Reeves 1, D. Blakely 3. Goals from fouls, Putnam, Durand {. Kil- hngly, Reeves 2. Total score, Put nam IS, Killingly 20. Referee, Brown ofN Pomfret School. Time of game, two 2O-m. periods, with two 5-min. playof periods.
 The P. H. $. seconds won their game from the Killingly seconds in game which almost equalled the big game in thrills. The score was tied, in the last half. with only ten seconds to go, when short pass from Allard to Ames, and quick shot ny Ames, won the game for Putnam. Allard and Ames were easily stars for Put nam. with Conklin and c. Spencer tba ton notchels for the Killingly scrubs. The score was 16-14.
Putnam patriot., 1921-02-11

Israel Putnam Lodge of Odd Eel lows will work the initiatory degree 0 four candidates at its meeting next Tuesday night. A new case for the service flag recently presented to the lodge by Mizpah Rebekah Degree. has been put in place in the hall
Putnam patriot., 1921-02-11
HAMILTON HOLT WILL
 SUCCEED DR. SCHOFlELD

Election of Hamilton Holt, editor of the Independent, as president or the American Scandinavian founda- ton to succeed the late Prof. William Fl. Schofield of Harvard University was announced Saturday. The foun. dation conducts an interchange of students between the universities of this country and those of Scandana- vian countries
Putnam patriot., 1921-02-11
FAST X. OF C. TEAM
 TO PLAY TRADE SCHOOL

The fast K. of c. basketball .eam recently organized will stage . game with the Putnam State Trade school h the High school gym next Tuesday evening. The tap-off will be at 8 o'- clock Tickets are 25 cents LadieS tickets, IS cents.
Putnam patriot., 1921-02-11
cEIssIER ELECTED JUDGE
 MACDONALD. JR, DEPUTY

The general assembly on Thursday elected Mahlon H. Geissler judge and Archibald Macdonald, Jr., deputy i,dge of the Putnam city court to sue. ceed themselves. Their new term of office begins January, 1922, and is for a neriod of two years. There was no opposition and no other candidates were mentioned for the positions.
Putnam patriot., 1921-02-11
To Protect Public From,
 WueS Of HinerQ,1t Vendors
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE WILL RECOMMEND HIGHER LICENSE FEE FOR PEDDLERS WHO COMPETE
 WITH LOCAL MERCHANTS
commee Appointed To Inquire Into Local Gas Rates Com
 pared To Other Cities

for the privilege of doing business in the city.
 The consumer, however, might have been greatly benefited in the forego- ing case, if it were not for the fact that the most cursory examination proved that none of the goods bore " mark to show that they were made for the army, and that the all-woolen goods had all been grown south of the Mason and Dixon line. where the wool is clipped from bushes.
 Some of the late service men, also are little curious to know why they never received their regular issue of comfy slippers.
 Another instance where low cost of doing business did not work to the ad- vantage of the ultimate consumer oc- cured during the past summer, when "fakir' disposed of large number of razors, of nationally advertised brand, at a price higher than they could have been obtained for in any of half-dozen stores in the city.
 The meeting adopted a resolution recommending that the common coun- cil be urged to increase the licensing fee, and a committee consisting of Ralph X. Bugbee, Omer J. Milot and Alexander Gilman was appointed to present the resolution to the next meeting of the council.
 To investigate Gas Rates
 The gas and electricity rates now ln force in the city, which have been the subject of much unfavorable comment on the part of the general public, were brought to the attention of the meet ing. A committee was appointed to inquire into the local rates and those of other cities in the state, to consist of Charles E. Dean, Whitman Daniel son. and Ernest c. Morse.
Putnam patriot., 1921-02-11
THE HOSPITAL FUND

The Baby fund has barely toddled forward the past seven days. Two little tots from Mechanicsville boost ed the amount already received by sending in a big dollar each Total receipts to date:
 Previously acknowledged S5,650.0o Little Boy, Mechanicsville l.Oo Little Girl, Mechanicsyille LOO
 
 Total s5,622.00
Putnam patriot., 1921-02-11

Total
Putnam patriot., 1921-02-11

s5,622.00 Ii
Evening star., 1921-11-13
BY II. Hesketh Prichard

consul. when have Sir Arlington
Studeley safe"
Don Q. gave a peculiar whistle and
few minutes later two figures
loomed up in the moonlight.
Here Is Sir Arlington Studeley,"
said he.
Sir Arlington laughed as he shook
hands with the consul.
Il fear / have been considerable
load upon your mind just lately" said
"Yes," said the consul, you have"
Put you, I, in your turn, added
Studeley. have given me some bad
half hours, for when I saw the SOL
diers surrounding the rendezvous
which l did with an excellent glass
which l was lent for the purpose
thought that you were in the plot. In
which case" added Studeley thought
fully and half turning toward Don G.,
"I suppose that you would have pro-
ceeded to-ah-extremities"
"Be quite sure Of that" said Don Q.
genially. And now, senores, / must
bid you farewell. / am sure, Sir APP
journalists who so malign me in your
English papers you will give them, a
more adequate account of my meth
DDS"
THAT night at 10 o'clock a single
figure led upward a mule which
groaned, and duly tied the animal
to the tree with the three nests above
the village of Encierro. His actions
were watched by a hundred eyes
which peered through the dim moon
light from the bushes around. Only
the mule was fastened to the tree,
= faH lon fI1r nod n to inn
Sportsmen who have done it say
that it is exciting to sit over a goat
which has been tied up to decoy
tiger, but their excitement could have
been nothing to that of Col. Sueno
and his SeCond-in-c command as they
waited through the long night for
Don Q.
At length a raven flew over, first
always of birds to move, and pres
emily it was clear, dazzling, yellow
day.
Then Colonel Sueno walked over
to the mule and opened the panniers.
The sacks were still in them. In
great excitement he slit one open.
1t was full of pebbles gathered from
the rivers bed. One after another
he did the same to all the sacks. and
from each fell out a cascade of
rounded stones. Then at the bottom
of the pannier something white
CduSll illo eye, putting III iiisS
hand he drew forth a letter which
was strangely enough, addressed to
himself He opened it.
MY dear colonel" it ran. II trust
that you have passed a. pleasant
night though the air in our noun
tains is a little chilly at this time of
year and l should be desolate if
were the means of causing so capable
a soldier and so distinguished a man
any physical discomfort 1t may
interest you to know that my men
have been watching every detail of
the well thought out and mastery
dispositions of your men ever since
the first file of them arrived.
Pray give my distinguished com
pliments to Sir Arlington Studeley and
the British consul, and believe me to
be. my dear colonel, with renewed ex-
pressions of admiration, DON O."