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The Alaska daily empire., 1921-01-29

ApDotizing meals served twice a day by Mrs. NJ. Koski, 122 2d St. (upstairs), next to s. F. Bakery.
 adv.
The Alaska daily empire., 1921-01-29

Teacher-Can you tell me three things which contain starch?"
 Ed.-Two cuffs and a collar.
The Alaska daily empire., 1921-01-29
JOKES

Why are school teachers like Ford cars?"
 Because they give the most ser vice for the least money."-Life.
The Alaska daily empire., 1921-01-29

1o>t reduction, Boston store.-adv
The Alaska daily empire., 1921-01-29

1OR reduction, Boston store.-adv.
Putnam patriot., 1921-11-04
CHAMBER DIRECTORS
PLANNING PROGRAM
Luncheon Al Which There VIII
Be Entertainment and
Speeches, Coming Soon

plans are taking shape for the first
big membership meeting Of the Put
nam Chamber II Commerce, to be
held early this month according to
the report Of the committee on ar
rangements to the board Of directors
al their meeting Thursday evening
Arrangements are nos being made
20 secure a speaker who is widely
known. and whose talk. the committee
feels sure, will prove interesting to
the members. Luncheon will be serv-
ed. and other entertainment features
viii be provided.
II is planned to hold meetings Of
the entirs membership once a month
during the winter season, and the com
mittee believes that programs can be
arranged which will be Of sufficient
interest to attract large proportion
Of the membership to every meeting.
Methods Of publicity and eommuni.
~ advertising were sketehed briefly
by President Vaughn. who spoke par
ticularly in regard to the plans of the
Chambers of Commerce in Glens Falls
and Albany, which he visited on his
recent automobile trip through New
York state.
Putnam patriot., 1921-11-04
FINES THOMPSON MAN
William a. MsNiff Acknowledge TAX.
ing Tire From Wrecked Car

William 4 MeNifr Of Thompson was
arraigued before Judge Geissler in
the city court Wednesday morning.
charged with stcaiing "A tire, tube and
rim from a wrecked automobile own
ed by ] l.. Hurl Of Freeport, T. T.
AeNif pleaded eailty and was fined
$50 and costs. the total paid by him
amounting TO S43.74 The value Of
the stolen goods WAS placed at S37.S0
State Police Officer A " Williams
arrested MeNif following an investi-
cation by him Of the loss Of tire
oni the car which had turned over a
short time before. while being driven
- Providence. The two occupants
were injured aud left the machine
alone BY the roadside while they went
- the hospital fot treatment
McNd, 81 has car with compan-
len. went By the wreck shortly after
II happened and removed the tire,
tloe and rim. T. was found az his
homo later and his arrest followed.
Putnam patriot., 1921-11-04
REV. PHILIP IRWIN
P0MFRET VISITOR

Aehdeacen Philip IRWIN. formerly
rector of Christ church, Romfeee ana
whose maltreatment vt the hands e.
certain citizens OF Miami, Flas duF
ine the past summer attracted inter
national attention. arrived in pomfree
early IN the week. accompanied rs
Mrs Irwin and Miss Kathleen Irwin.
Mr. Irwin. who is not IN the best of
health. has been staying az the Ben
Grosvenor coming from Portsmouth.
X l., where he is making his home
temporarily while awaiting another
appointment from the Board Of Mis
stems Of the Protestant Episcopal
church.
Rev Mr. Irwin held the reetorshp
of Christ church Tor number Of
years. going from fomfret 10 Miami,
where he WIS in charge Of au inn
portant East Coast Mission Ter work
among the eelored people Of Florida
Following considerable difficulties
which Mr. Irwin encountered IN con
nection with his work, Mr.. Irwin IN
Nt.t went must ttAttiiAAtatttlA AtttAAfAfAt
at the hands Of unidentified men one
night last July. when he was taken
from his home. beaten and tarred and
feathered Following the incidsnt,
Mr. Irwin was removed from his mis-
sion by the Bishop of Florida, who
stoutly defended Mr.. Irwin in his
work among the negroes, and who de-
MED the charges that the archdeacon
had preached to his eolored followers
that they should intermarry with the
whites
The Irwin ease attracted widespread
attention throughout the church in
America. and was brought before the
British House Of Commons. since the
archdeacon, Of Irish birth, Is Brit.
ish subject Mr. Irwin will shortly be
appointed TO another mission by the
church. The arehdeacon with Mrs. Ir.
win aud Miss Irwin. left Pomfrct for
Portsmouth on Thursday
Putnam patriot., 1921-11-04
TENDER GIFTS TO
RETIRING MANAGER KENT

A farewell reception was rendered
Mr.. and Mrs. Carl 7. Kent, in Odd
Fellows hall. Wednesday evening. by
employees Of the telephone company in
Putnam, Danielson and Moosup. Mr..
Kent retired on Monday as manager
OF the telephone exchanges in Putnam,
Danielson and Moosup. About so
We're present az the testimonial affair
in honor Of Manager and Mrs. Kent.
During the evening MIR. Kent was
presented with a telephone set, con
sistidg Of desk aud chair. the gift be-
ing slight expression of the esteem
In which MIR. Kent Is held by employees
Of the exchanges managed by him.
William Gardiner. president Of the
Telephone Employees Association.
made the formal presentation, 20
which he fittingly replied.
The evening was made pleasant
with Halloween games, and dancing.
Refreshments were served
Putnam patriot., 1921-11-04
TOURING CAR OvERTuRNs
HURTING TWO PASSENGERS

When their touring ear skiaded on
The slippery state highway near the
Children's Home, Tuesday morning,
the machine tipping over Joseph b.
Hurl and John McGhee. actors, both
of Freeport. L. l., were badly shaken
up and slightly injured Hurl got
free Of the car and then lifted the
machine from McGhee's leg, allowing
him to crawl out They we're both
treated later At the Day kimball Hos
pital. bat were patients for only few
hours. The automobile was damaged
quite extensively and was taken C.
Bancroft's garage FOR repair
Putnam patriot., 1921-11-04
FATHERS AND SONS
TO DINE TOGETHER
County 7. NJ. c. A. Develops
Plans For Woodstock and
Putnam Events
LIB. Thwing, New Haven, To Speak
AZ Latter Affair

T.e events in which there Is q hot
n interest. both among boys and tseir
fathers. are scheduled for next week.
ana eaed is ia Observance of "Fatas-
and Sen week that the y u. 4. A.
IS promoting on countrywide scope
4 Father and Son banquet Is TO b.
held at the Community House East
Woodstock. next "Wednesday evening
AZ 7.sg o'clock. wheH q game dinner
sill be- served. Music fer the orta-
sion VIII be furnished by the East
Woodstock orchestra. ana chorus siue-
ing viii bee led by John Il. Corbett.
i 81. q A. secretary for Wiudham
county Charles Perrin Is so be the
toastaastcr. and the following pro-
gram VIII be carried out
Tea4t Our Boys-It's Great TO Be
Then Fathers George Netherell:
toast. Cur Dads-its Great To Be
Then Sons Carl Feiler: violin solo,
Motion stone; toast. The State Boys
Gonfereuce-W What II Meant To Ne. &"
Rev fosdiek Harrison; toast. Com
rade How To Become One" John
Il Corbett: address. who Is To Be
Father of My Som" Rev. A. b. Car
aenter. Wilhmantic the National
Anthem
The Father and SoH banquet IN
Putnam is to be held next Friday
night at the Baptist church at GO
a'clock. Ladies of the church will
prepare and serve dinner There viii
be music by the Baptist Sunday School
orchestra. and general singing will be
led by Mr.. Corbett Rev John e.
stoddard will act as POSTMASTER. and
the following will be the formal pro
gram of the evening:
Toast. Our Boys-it's Great To Be
Their Fathers" Ernest c. Morse !;
toast. Our Dads-It's Great To Be
Their Sons" Leroy Ames: violin
solo. Miss Esther Rouse. toast. The
state Boys Conference What 1t
Meant To Me-" Sidney Hayward;
toast. "Comrades- To Become
One" John II. Corbett; address,
who Is To Be Father To Ny Son"
j B. Thwing. New Haven; the Ma
tional Anthem.
Putnam patriot., 1921-11-04
FRANCIS FOLEY Is
HURT IN ACCIDENT
Motorcycle Sideear Strikes and
Hurts Him Distance OF Is
Feet
injured Man says Vehicle Was Light
less aud Did Not Stop

Francis Foley Of pemfrct sustained
injuries to his leg and hip Sunday eve
ming when he was run down by the
sidecar Of motorcycle. which he
states not only did not display any
headlights. but failed to stor after the
accident Mr. and AIRS Foley were
walking At the edge of the highway.
with their child. when the husband,
being farthest from the sidewalk. was
struck from the rear and hurled a
distance OF about Is feet The mo
torist did not stop te ascertain what
he had struck. but continued on his
WAY, Mr. Foley says
y short time later Dr. ) b. Over.
lock was called upon TO attend Wo-
man suffering with broken nose.
caused by contact with the windshield
on a motorcycle The driver. a Provi-
denee man. said that as he was driving
along Pomfret street. Pomfret. an
automobile went by IN the opposite di-
rection that he was travelling It's
lights blinded" him. he said, and II
was at that moment when he struck
something, he said, causing the frac-
ture of his companions nose
Mr. Foley finds it difficult To per
form his usual labors. but is able to
Be around nevertheless,
Putnam patriot., 1921-11-04
THROWN OVER AUTO:
ONLY SLIGHTLY HURT
Joseph Hughes Miraeulously
Escapes Serious Injuries
In Auto Accident
Fred NJ Bruce. Driver OF Car. De.
clared Blameless

TO BE- Ia by an automobile thrown
.ovef It's top and Land on the ground
ami thereby suffer only a small scalp
wound. q good sound shaking up, but
no broken bones or serious injuries.
was the unusual experience Of Joseph
Hughes World War veteran, Of Wal
nut street. on Tuesday night His
escape from very serious hurts is re-
garded as miraculous
Mr. Hughes was hit by the san Of
Fred u Bruce, Putnam business man.
on Pomfret street, about 6 o'clock.
H. was coming from his days work.
Al q time when many scores of people
were humeward bound Because Of
the rain and the numbers Of people in
the vicinity, Mr.. Bruce was operating
his machine slowly. but despite this
1t Is SAID that he had no opportunity
Of avoiding hitting Mr. Hughes be-
cause Of his sudden appearance in the
path Of the car He was struck by n
mudguard and tossed over the top of
the auto and landed on his back on the
ground
Captain Of Police John H. Bulger,
who was a passenger with Mr. Bruce,
aided Mr.. Hughes into the machine
and he was taken to the Office of DIR,
Murphy. Hughes was found to have
sustained no broken bones in the ae-
cident, but he was severely shaken up
and he complained Of his back hurt
ing him.
Putnam patriot., 1921-11-04
ACCIDENT VICTIM
TERRIBLY INJURED
Sidney r. Bard. %, Brooklyn,
Sustains Fracture OF Skull.
Jaw and Arm
Nov Al Hospttal.-Hi. Condition Is
Very Critical

sidney Robinson Bard. %. Of
BROOKLYN. sen 81 Mr. aud Mrs. Sidney
y Bard. the former treasurer Of the
BROOKLYN Savings BANK. Dauieisou. Is
patient "a tine Day kinhan Hospital,
where BE- was rushed yesterday follow
ina an automobile accident In which
Ia received fracture If the skull. a
broken lower iaW. a broken arm.
crushed finger and his right thumb was
nearly 0at of In addition 10 these
terrible injuries, It is Thought proba-
hlp that he has been internally hurt
tie has remained unconscious since
fhe accident on the state highway be-
tween Brooklyn and Danielson. and
his recovery IS despaired Of. though
il is stated that there is a thread Of
hope of saving his life.
Mf Bard. ia company with William
Ballard -. Of Brooklyn, was driving
his fathers car from that village TO
nanielson. when the accident happen
ed He had reached point on the
highway near the home of John fitz-
gerald. when he turned IN his seat to
see Il some letters he had placed on
the rear seat, were stiil there. As he
turned. the ear turned sharply to the
left and crashed into tree. Bard
WIS thrown through she windshield.
IL IS said. and struck head first against
the tree Mr. Ballard was somewhat
injured but escaped serious hurts
Young Bard was attended by DIR. +.
z Todd. who speedily made arrange
ments for his removal to the hospital
here
Putnam patriot., 1921-11-04
POMFRET UNWILLING
ARMISTICE MORNING

With simple community services M
which every resident Of the town may
take part, Pomfret's war memorial
to her sons and daughters who served
In the World Var will be unveiled ON
the morning Of Armistiee Day The
monument. huge boulder, nearly
seven feet high, has been SET iHplaee
and during this week the two memor-
ial tablets were affixed 10 It's face
The monument stands at tine head of
Pomfret Street practically opposite
the residence Of Dr. and Mrs. 5. b.
Overlook. ON triangular plot which
Is probably the most prominent spot
IN all the town that could have heen
selected fof it,
The service Of unveiling will take
place Al half past Ten neNt FRIDAY
morning. There will be a band con
cert bv the North eirosVenordaie
hand. the actual unyei'ing services
commencing lust before n o'clock.
There Wil be general singing Of pa
triotic'seues to the accompaniment OF
the band, with a memorial address
probably to be delivered toy the Rev.
John Calvin Goddard Of Salisbury
An pupils of the public schools
have been invited TO take part m the
exercises. and their pledge 10 the nag
will be a feature Of the uuyeiling Al
II O'Clock the bells Of all the churches
in town will be tolled and immediate
Is afterwards the monument WIZ De
unveiled By the mother Of a Pomfret
boy who died in the war
An ex-serviee men and women arr
urged to attend the exercises ana are
urged to come in uniform
Putnam patriot., 1921-11-04
AMERICAN LEGION BAZAAR
NETS WAR VETERANS $500

Announcement Is made that the net
profits from the carnival and bazaar
held four nights last week in Union
hall BY Anselm Mayotte Post. Ameri-
con Legion, amounted to between
5000 and S400 While this is not as
heavy sum as il was hoped would be
raised By the undertaking. there Is
great satisfaction in securing this tidy
amount, and the ex-service men are
much pleased over the success attain
ed. Half Of the money is TO be ap-
Piled to the Legion's building fund
and half toward meeting the expenses
Of the Armistice Day celebration.
Putnam patriot., 1921-11-04


Mr.. Lyon vas born at New Haven
on April ~. 1924 and for years lived
In that city His father. James R.
Lyon. is a Well known newspaper man
and business manager Of the NeN Ha-
ven Times-Leader.
Mr. Lyon was engaged as contract
agent and collector in May, 1915, and
feW months later became salesman
and collector. both in the Wnsted ex.
change In 1916 he VAS trsnsferrel
to Torrington, servipseiEssesinailar po-
sili5as aud ia May. f9ls. he became
cashier and commercial representa-
tive II the telephone company at Win
sted. which place he left g assume Ii.
reetieu IF the ioeal afaiss Il the tele
phone company His promotion is IN
accord with the policy # the telephone
company iu selecting ffom the ranks
employee Who ft them elves fot De-
higher position 81 sesHeH ihilitt I'll
the business
Nr Lon suHeeei- tal T. Kent
WHO IS promoted r. be manager u tn,
telephone exehause Neliden
Mr. lvon is a Past Nobie Grand e
.Ee Ninsted toage of Odd Fellows
a1a a memha OF tae Nsa3i fmtca
eitr
Putnam patriot., 1921-11-04

The Patriot offies will be closed
from noon Of next Friday. Armis-
siee Day, until the following Mon
day morning In order that its en-
ploycs may have the hene6, 81 the
half holiday and fall Saturday
holiday. The Patriot will e 10 press
promptly at o'clock next Friday
morning Advertisers ard CORES
panaents are urged TO assist US by
sending IN copy and advertisements
a. the earliest possible moment
Putnam patriot., 1921-11-04
COMMANDER MOSS
TO HEAD PARADE
American Legion Makes Fur
Their Preparations For Ar
mistice Day Celebration
Bell Ringing Al II o'eloek Dance
IN the Evening

John Mos. commander Of Anselm
Masotte Post. American Legion. viii
aet as chief marshal Of the parade 10
be held in Putnam next FRIDAY after
noon in celebration of Armistiee Day.
DR. + + Perry viii be chief Of staff
The others who will serve as aides .
the marshal have not YET been ap=
pointed.
On the program for the morning IS
the general ringing Of church and mtii
bells. the blowing Of whistles on man
ufaeturing plants. the sounding of ad=
tomobile horns. etc. this to begin at
II O'Clock and continue TO- two min
utes.
The parade is set for o'clock and
is To form at Union square Besides
the uniformed members Of the Ameri=
can Legion and other ex-serviee men,
veterans Of the World War. there will
be in line representatives, of the va
rious fraternal aud patriotic organ
izations of the town and city. a place
of honor being reserve for evil War
veterans.
The line of march will be as follows !:
Union Square TO Front street to South
Main TO Center to Grove to South
Main to Front to School to Providence
to Marshall to Woodstock avenue e
Church to Bridge to Main to Union
Square.
It IS anticipated that several thou
sand people will review the lire. for
stores and mills throughout the city
and vicinity al. to be clossd fp- ito
afternoon. owners and manage hsy-
ing agreed 10 CLOSE up shop al noon
Al the conclusion of the parade
there viii take place on the square the
salute Of Is shots. as the eity's eers-
moHy in recognition ana honor Of the
Unknown American soldier whose re-.
mains arr 10 be buried at Washington
D. C.. Friday with solemn and elah=
orate ceremonies Men aud boys it,
attendance mt the firing of the salute
in Union Square are asked TO remove
their hats and all are urged to remain
quiet for one minute, as am eNpres-
sion Of their patriotism and 81 mark Of
respect for the Unknown dead Of the
Is states # tho union.
In the evening there viii be a pub
lie dance in Union ham under the au
piees # the Legion al which the mu-
Sic ,,ili be- furnished by the i02d Reg
imeut orchestra, heralded and known
as the American Legion demons ~
music.
Tbis event viii conclude the day' s
program. Arrangements for the eel
ebfation are in the hands Of com
mittee Of the American Legion that
is headed by Antonio Forcier
In a proclamation, printed IN to-
days paper. Mayor Marcy recon-
mends the general suspension Of busi
ness in Putnam at noon on Armistice
Day Nov. II. and he calls upon ey-
eryone to display on business places
and private residences, American
flags.
Commander Moss announced today
that his aides during the parade Ar
mistice Day will be the following DR..
f. r. Perry Gieutl, representing
the medical corps: Francis Metcalf
LIEUT.. aero service; Owen White
(Sergtb, marines; Michael White.
navy
Putnam patriot., 1921-11-04
HOSPITAL FUND PASSES HALF WAY MARK
Pledges and Contributions During the Past Week Carry
Amount Past SIS. 000.-Contributons Large and Small
Indicate General Interest In Clearing Institutions
Debt.

son and Danieison still 10 be heard
from. The response TO the hos
pitfalls call for assistance has been
more than encouraging to the com
mittee who now see up to and be.
You'd the original mark zet for Jan
uary 18th. This week has seen the
receipt Of many small contributions
which the committee welcomes
equally with the larger checks. The
contributions for the week are as
follows.
Putnam patriot., 1921-11-04

Steady work on the part II the
committee in charge of raising the
Day Kimbail Hospitals $4,000
Deficiency Fund, combined with
the general interest throughout this
section Of the county In relieving
the hospital Of It's burden Of debt
prior TO the New Year, has resulted
this week in carrying the fund past
the half way mark Of $1,000. with
the contribution list from Thomp-
Putnam patriot., 1921-11-04
FRANCIS CLARION

Francis Charron. aged 81 years,
died at the Day Kiniball Hospital yes
terday, where he had been operated
upon for gall stones about four weeks
ago. He was born in st. Hyaeinthe.
Canada. but came 70 the states early
in life. His health failed about two
years ago. The funeral will be Satur-
day at ST. Mary's church
Putnam patriot., 1921-11-04
HIGH SCHOOLS FORMING
BASKET BALL LEAGUES

NiIlimanue High having withdrawn
as member n the Quinebaas Valley
basketball league. It seemed doubtful
this week IL a circuit would be formed
tbis season However. schedule was
drawn up fer a league of five teams
rcpresenune Putnam, rnurtcllotte.
AiIinrly High schools. Waedstoe A
Academy and PiWadeid Hieb Tire
latter school has uet set signided Is
mtpufion 81 eugerlng the rilanit. hat
it Is expected that t witt The first
eame IS scheduled for bee b and -
la=t will b. PLAYED early Ia March
Putnam patriot., 1921-11-04
FOUR GOLFERS COMPETE
IN FINALS FOR TROPHY

Competition for the Governors CUE
among the rs members Of the Putnam
Country Club who qualified e. par-
tieIpate In the semi-hnals. has ear
rpwea down to four members. who by
agreement are ta PLAY lis holes and
the ars making the best net score. an
der his handicap win gain possession
Of the trophy for one gear. Richard
y BaaraH d nmielsonl Armand IL
zattg. lazles Dean and Earl HuHHy=
aHs s'= 9aE HHa aIl play Is TIE tHa.s
f. tHz Governors cup
Putnam patriot., 1921-11-04
PROCLAMATION

WHEREAS. Preparations have
beer made FOR celebrating Is Ar
mistiee Day Friday afternoon, the
llth of November. this year, il
seems fitting that the afternoon Of
this day b. set apart IS general
haif holiday ! therefore recon
ueud the general suspension Of
business from twelve a'clack noon
oa that day and the universal dis
r9sy Of tHe American flag upon at
pahlIe ana private buildings
Dated at Putnam Connecticut,
Ha=is aHd 4ax IF November. ia1is
" MARCY. Mavar.
Putnam patriot., 1921-11-04
CHAuTAUQUA oUARANToRs
ELECT WILLIAM A. MOSS

The guarantors of the Winter
Chautauaua held a meeting Monday
evening. at which officers were elected
and other pertinent business was
transacted
" r. Moss was elected president
and Mrs. C. y. Arnold was chosen rs
vice president Miss Edith G. Bowen
was elected treasurer and Miss Adah
Alexander. secretary
Putnam patriot., 1921-11-04

y. A Ballard left yesterday morn
ing for a two weeks hunting trip in
Maine, near Katahdin Iron Works.
Putnam patriot., 1921-11-04

The Halloween SHOW window at
Shaws last week received many CONS
pliments Mrs. Ruth Babcock was the
trimmer.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1921-08-26
WHERE PUBLICITY Is IM-
POSSIBLE

VIVA President wilson went to
France to rsorEantEs tho world. he IL
sued . ukass that AL negotiations
should b carried On openly. -Opsn
covenants openly arrived at" was the
wuson.an manner Of sxpresanS what
was to DO done After he reached Paris.
for some reason. mysterious OF other
wisA Mr.. Wilson Joined With thrss
European Statesmen In what vaS per-
haps the most secret method known 70
history OF arriving at tho terms Of .
treaty. Tho covenants were not openly
arrived at nor were they open cove
nants until after tho Big -Four" had
done their worst or their best which
sysr It was
II Is now announced that tho sessions
ofsths coming armament and Far East
s,a conference at Washington will not
b opsn- The reason given IS that
diplomatic conversations cannot develop
q 6aak exchange OF Views X fun pub
lIctty b Etvsn every step. This IS a
common sense recognition OF an obvious
fAca. Ths other Viow-that everything
should b publio-is beautiful IN theory
but Al impossible IN practice as per-
pSfnAl motion
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1921-08-26
ABOLISH THE CAUSE

activities OF several thousand armed miners IN '"e ' ~,
depioe" IL
condition has been oouS"'
contempt " ~"
do not make
right
for America
.p,oy lie tho law and
that less fortunate
culture ana enjoyment %
: auowt
by all tho people " mo " %
for tho law and constituted "
body OF claim inc
have done'o e'hp"S "
d.torv them for a"'eSS purposes
IN southern "eS'
. ~, ....,o-
Thu cure assertion OF authority by mo governor
~ s.socabe pr!vnted and substitution
an OF authority In county
Vast virginia low that It wi" no' pee "
~ .,,,a, need OF military FORCES
tho Leader
III, - Of lawt processes