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Putnam patriot., 1921-04-29
CLOSE HARMONY.

After hearing the Brown Clubs in their excellent concert Tuesday evening have the conclusion that of all things the world that change the least the college club They we'll and badly the next but the spirit the quaity-or modernly the pep of the thing changes And to the who used to be of that assemblage these ten twenty there something in the sight of the yearly incarnation of his college days that horrible the approach of middle enlarged grth and general dsntegraon They great things college days those nearby Rehearsals bore the concerts There always the chap who forgot his and had to stand in the line lest the audience wearing blue and next him guy whose short for his white wastcoa Clothes monumental importance There the campus com with his monologuet always went strong in the nick had except the leader and the great stuff And sit in the audience listen and applaud the old junkhe about Mrs. Lydia Pnkham the close harmony the seri pieces and finally the dear old Alma Mater hymn with
 attendant yell at the end Just the day only your day past Good show" you jaunly and try to pull determined belt region that not prominent the days when the star second tenor at dear old And then gather Johnny and Mary and the wife together home tell them what great the campus in the class of "Naughty-O.'
Putnam patriot., 1921-04-29
SHAKESPEARE DILUTED.

Just three hundred and ftyeven ago last Tuesday April 26h it recorded in the bapsma register of the old church that William Shakespeare first the light of day the register reads Gulemus fus Johannis Shakespeare And three and half centuries after his birth the that moving picture the elaborate filming the popular Shakespeare plays surely odd contrast from the stage of the Old Globe Theatre nothing inter esngy the universal quality the Shakespearian play From the learned there will the that what Shakespearan play without the lines of the Bard? The series of film dramas crowded with action and interest for robbed the the written ne think of the of Macbeth
 "Othelo competent film producer might stage them Moreover the movies will have the advantage of showing which have always been inadequate in the most preen tous stage productions the battle Richard IT, the ghost in Hamlet again in Mac beth That the pictorial of Shakespeare could be done effectively scarcely without doubt That they will be another question One hardly imagine the movie producer who would be tempted show screen-ing head of Romeo weeping at the tomb of Juliet and certainly even Griffith could hardly resist the urge to illustrate the sleep-waking by showing the film two huge and hands competly covered with damned spots'
Putnam patriot., 1921-04-29
WRITE TO YOUR CONGRESSMAN

the voter influence the passage ot First he be careful in the selection of the candidate Congress for whom he casts his biennial vote In the may if he sufficiently inspired urge the particular voe set the matter before his Con- by letter One letter of to Con- does constitute the public opinion of constituency many from the Congresmans district all urging him support side of the question: not unlikely to without final effect especially your Representative in Con- press his eye on the next Congressional term
 speech wherein he dscaimed political purpose, Massachusetts this week set forth wildly and with excellent analysis the deporabe neglect of the Govern treatment of the sick and wounded veterans o the World Walsh described the indifference and lack Inf on the part established for of the exserce He told of his personal n- vestgaon inadequate hospitals only too frequently located buildings where he declared veteran patients are v ing under conditions sefrespeetng community would not allow pauper live He declared that in the treatment mental breakdown the Government has been totally lacking rendering proper treatment compensation
 We know lady who, since entered the war has spent
 part each week in reess work in of the Government hospitals devoted to the of the totally neapaeated with her work the she wildly the conditions single hosptaand despite it's great size 1t
 of many throughout the counand she never ceas to condemn depore the conditions under which the
 mates of youth returned helpless from France these months compelled to live and hope for ameor physical tragedy whose pain only end with death She has Washington and obbed for the improvements conditions her hospital she has written letters to every pos sible influential person,-and nothing has been done.
 Walsh declared in Washington to lose the con- who served in the will be to lose the port of of the strongest and staunchest arms of faith Some action for the improvement of these
 ons be taken by the present Congress Just as the war was problem with mutual responsibility for Govern citizens is this mutual problem for the average citizen best be attacked by letter rests the passing proper legislation for fighting national wrong
Putnam patriot., 1921-04-29

shining and you are sailing steadily ahead
 "Le Tour Eiffelp' cries the mechan- ician. You look out and far, far be- low to the right there is a great black smudge on the horizon. From it's cen ter arises a stark black finger. That is the Eiffel Tower, the worlds high est structure, and the smudge is Paris, never so blessedly near as now. On and on you go, sinking to new level, the landscape becoming clearer and clearer. You begin to make out familiar buildings, the Arc and the wheel of avenues, the Seine shining in the sun and crossed by a hundred bridges. Then the cry "Bourgetp and a thousand feet or so below you see the wide stretch of the landing field marked by huge white cross.
 The horrible roar of the propellers lessens. Down, down, down you sink as the world rises up to meet you. A minute passes until ever so lightly the wheels below hit the earth and gliding swiftly forward the plane dashes across the field, almost to the entrance of the cars which an hour later land you at your hotel in Paris. Of such is the conquest of the air.
Putnam patriot., 1921-04-29
PLEASE REMEMBER

That I am still in the real estate business, made many sales last year, I travel in the rich Quinebaug Valley. from Worcester to New London, take orders for good nursery stock, farm and garden seed that will grow. This gives me chance to know where the good farms are that are for sale cheap. l am acquainted with the peo- pie and know what the farms are worth.
 The farmer that has used good is in good shape today, not out of work.
 I have large list of farms on hand to sell. Prices from s2,0eO to s1O,- 900. Terms easy. Now is the time to buy. A. B. RANDALL, The Farm Bargain Man. Telephone 33-4. Put nam, Conn. 14-l7
Putnam patriot., 1921-04-29
RESOLUTION
Of the Council of the City of Putnam

Be it Resolved, by the Common Couneil of the City of Putnam, that the applications for extensions of sewers, laying of pavements and gut ters be refused for the following req sons:
 That while the members of the Council realize that property owners are entitled to sewer privileges, in their judgment the work, which the City Engineer estimates would cost Sl0,000 for sewers alone, could be done little later at a much lower figure; that because of the large city debt and the high rate of taxation, the Counail further believes that citi- zens who have applied for sewer ex- tensions will be willing to wait for a more opportune time in order to eff feet material reduction in the cost of construction.
 The matter would ultimately have to be left to the voters, but for the above reasons the Council withholds its recommendation that the citizens vote the necessary appropriation and trust that the signers of the petition will concur in their judgment.
 Passed in Council April IT, 1921.
 THOMAS P. RYAN. Clerk.
Putnam patriot., 1921-04-29
First Fort Built in Ohio.

Fort Miami. the first fort built in Ohio. about zoo. was constructed un- der the direction of Louis de Baude. Frontenac. the greatest of the govern ors or New France. as Canada was called in his time. The French claims extended down into the Mississipoi valley. snd they were the Yankees of their time-keen to extend their trad Ing operations through all that exten- sive region. The Maumee river was then called The Miami of the Lakes hence the name Of the fort
Putnam patriot., 1921-04-29
LIMITATION OF CLAIMS

At a Court of Probateaheld at Put nam within and for the District of Putnam on the 21st day of April, 1921. Present David Flagg, Judge. Estate of Princess L. Truesdell, late of Putnam in said District, deceased. Fannie L. Truesdell, Putnam, Conn, Administratrix. ORDERED: That six months from the date hereof be, and the same are limited and allowed for the creditors to bring in their claims against said estate, and the Ad- ministratrix directed to give public notice to the creditors of said estate to bring in their claims within said time allowed, by posting a copy of this order on the public signpost near est the place where the deceased last dwelt, within the same Town, and by publishing the same once in seme newspaper having a circulation in said Probate District, and return make to this Court of the notice given At test: DAVID FLAGG, Judge.
Putnam patriot., 1921-04-29
ATTENTION FARMERS

Egg boxes to hold one dozen egg, for safe and neat delivery to custom CTS, with your name and farm namt and address neatly printed on paper box, 500 for $500. PUTNAM BOX CORP, Truesdell street, Putnam Conn. 4-tf
Putnam patriot., 1921-04-29
CLEANING AND PRESSING

Lining coats and also dressmaking MRS. MAE ROCHELEAU, 96 School street, Putnam, Conn. IT
Putnam patriot., 1921-04-29
WOOD IS CHEAPER

Chestnut s6.75; hardwood $11.00. A few more black and white six weeks old pigs, also some good hay. H. R. HURLBUT, Woodstock avenue. Tel. 1885.
Putnam patriot., 1921-04-29
LONDON TO PARIS-BY AIR

EDITORS the of .erie. of of traveIa ob.e in Englsnd m rance
Putnam patriot., 1921-04-29
SALESMEN WANTED

Two well dressed men of good per sonality to represent a live selling line. One who speaks French and English preferred. Call Putnam 495 for interview. Ask for MIR. BOOTH.
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Putnam patriot., 1921-04-29
INSURANCE

Automobile Insurance of all kinds. See J. RICHARD CARPENTER, Agent. 12-tf
Putnam patriot., 1921-04-29
WANTED

Woman to cook and help in house. Apply MRS. J. SPENCER VOOR- HE'S, Congregational parsonage, Pomfret, Conn. 16tf
Putnam patriot., 1921-04-29
LOST

A string of pearls, somewhere be- tween Van den Noort street and post office. Reward offered. Finder please return to Patriot office. IT
Putnam patriot., 1921-04-29
FOR SALE

Vuicanizing outfit in good condition. Address "A VAN DEN NOORT ST, Putnam, Conn.
Putnam patriot., 1921-04-29

Mir. Hartford: What time is 1t? Mrs Hartford: Hartford time or Courant timer"
Putnam patriot., 1921-04-29
WANTED

A boy to help around farm. Call at PEACH FARM, South Woodstock, Conn.
Putnam patriot., 1921-04-29
FOR SALE

Two Ford touring cars, each car in good condition, at low price. Can be seen anytime. 76 SCHOOL STREET.
 16-1Ss
Putnam patriot., 1921-04-29
CLASSIFIED ADVERTISEMENTS

Those Who Have Something Dispose Wishing Somethng Employer Employee; Brings Buyer and Seller Together.
Putnam patriot., 1921-04-29
WANTED
FOR SALE

Second hand baby carriage in very good condition. Inquire at Patriot office. IT
Putnam patriot., 1921-04-29
FOR SALE

Large granite slab with hole 30 inches in diameter, for well top. Tel. 412-12.
Putnam patriot., 1921-04-29
WANTED

A nurse maid for care of two chil- dren. Must be over 20 years. PHONE Z1V-12. 17-18
Putnam patriot., 1921-04-29
TO LET

Furnished room to let. Inquire A. B. C., Patriot office. 16-17
Putnam patriot., 1921-04-29
FOR SALE
FOR SALE
DOG FOR SALE

Collie, splendid COW dog. For sale cheap. Apply FRED FULTON, Put nam, 214-14. 17-19
Norwich bulletin., 1921-05-12
The Rabhit-

Dear Uncle Jed: am writing you za- other story which I named "The Rab- Dit" One cold, winters daJ when the snow was on the ground, two boys were planning on setting some traps for rab- bits and baitin. them One of the rab- bits was very hungry. He had had noth- ing 10 eat for two days.
 He knew about the trap with the bait on but did not like to run the risk of trying to get it. He hunted and hunt ed for something 10 eat but could not find anything.
 Suddenly the rabbit saw an old apple tree, and he knew how good the apple bark tasted, but when he got there the apple tree was dead and all the bark was dried up. He could not find any thing to eat so he went to the trap and no sooner had he put his foot on the trap than it held hem fast by the leg. The next day when the two boys came to the trap they saw the thin rabbit
 They thought they would net take the rabbit home because he was so thin. When spring time came the boys planted their gardens right next to the woods where the boys had let the thin rabbit go The boys thought the rabbits would destroy their gardens, but the rabbits never forgot how kind the boys were to let their little friend go.
 MELVIN HELLER.
 Warrenvills
Norwich bulletin., 1921-05-12
Tho Ftrht for an Oil Field

Dear Uncle Jed: One day as we were playing tag among the empty box cars a mar tried to chase us away, but I and my friends hid in a car ard we grew weary and fell asleep.
 We were awakened by 2 fierce jolt and looking up saw we were surrounded by large bales. I got up and tried to open the doors but they were sealed. A few days later it was a. pair of dirty and hungry boys that walked the streets of Denver. We were given a job and plenty to eat by a rich man and after saving our pay for year we wanted to go to our homes but our rich friend changed eur plans, for having eight hundred dol lars each he made up invest half in oil stock and at the end of seven months we were proud possessors of ten acres of oil field yielding from four to five hun dred a day. But it did not las long for we received a letter saying that there was a strike. We hastened to the fields where the men fired upon us with rifles provided to them by our rivals who had failed. We put up steel barrier and taking the ten loyal men we waged a battle which would have been our ruin had it not been for the approach of de- tachment of cavalry.
 One year after our fortunes were made you could walk through Denver and hear
Norwich bulletin., 1921-05-12
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The French and Indian Wars.

Dear Uncle Jed: In Europe the French and English had long been enemies. The desire of each to get possession of Amer lea did not make them better friends.
 In 1889 war broke out between the rival colonists which lasted with inter- vals of peace, over seventy years. In Europe the same war was fought be- tween France and England which lasted even longer.
 The contest was divided into four wars, King Williams war, Queen Anne's war, King Georges war and the French and Indian war. This last war was fought to decide the great question whether the French or the English should control the continent of America.
 The war resulted in q victory for the English and the fall of Quebec settled the fact that America should be the home of the English-speaking race.
 The treaty of peace was signed at Paris in 1873
 Results of the French and Indian wars:
 l. They united the colonies. espec- iaIly in the north, and inspired them with new strength.
 2. They trained thousands of -resolute men in the use of arms.
 3. By removing the danger of an at tack from the French, it made the col onists feel less need of British protec. ton
 1. By clearing the ground east of the Mississippi river of hostile forces it pre- veiopment as one of the riches districts Of our country.
 HARRY YOUNG, Age IA.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-05-12

Smirh and Mrs. Smith had as guests over the week end MT. and Mrs. Stanley Jor- dan of Goshen Point.
 MT and Mrs. Henry Kelley returned Sunday evening from a motor trip to Northampton, Mass, where they visited relatives over the week end.
 The May meeting of the W. I. T.'s was held recently at the home of Elmer Browning. The evening was devoted chiefly to business, plans being formu- fated f0r concert by the Crescent MAldolin clI1b to be given at the Nor wfch Town chapel. Other features will 80 readings. At the conclusion of bust ness, a social time with music was en- joyed The club members and their teacher. Miss Louise E. Hyde. were serv- ed ice cream, cake and fudge by the hosts mother, Mrs. Earl Browning
 After about two Eleeks' visit with rel atiyes in Massachusetts, MT and Mrs Mrs. James F. ThurSton and daughter, Miss Ida Thurston reA1rned Monday aft ernoon- In Hinsdale they spent the week at the home of their son, Henry Thurston- One day was passed in PittsfeId with the family of of Mir and Mrs. Charles Reid (Jennie Thurston ] The trip WAS by automobile and while en route to Norwich Town they spent the week end with Miss Martha B Thurston Of Springfield, another daugh- ter of MT. and Mrs. Thurston- Tuesday the family motoSed to Oneco and spent the day with Mrs. Thurstons sister, Mrs Mary Mowry, who is seriously ill Rev Alexander sH. Abbott, pastor of the United Congregational church. Nor
 wich. will officiate at the She5terine | Arms service Sunday afternoon, May 18th. and it is expected that the United choir will provide the singing.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-05-12
PROPERTY TRANSFERS ARE
 RECORDED IN NoRWI

The following real estate transfers in Norwich have been recorded in the office of Town Clerk Charles s. HoIbrook in the first 10 days of May:
 May AHOward L. Stanton 10 Edith M G. Clark, Linden parkway, land.
 Mary B. Alofsin to Solman and Annie Werner, 107-10e Sschem street.
 Reuben S. Bartlett, trustee, to Theodore Larsen, land, lot 10, Tanning park.
 Ernst Lenba to Orrin F. Merry. New London turnpike.
 Charles A. and F. E. Sherman 10 Charles and Lillian Schlough, land, Dun- ham street.
 May s-T c. Murphy and ". P. Mo Garry to Max and Israel Rabinovitch, 145-153 Main street.
 Estate Herbert E. Draper to Thomas Haslam, 8S Prospect street.
 William Kramer and Joseph II. Hen- derson to William J. and George H. Kra- mer, Boswell avenue.
 James C. Spicer to Albert and Selma Kathe, Norwich and Preston
 James ". and Belle L. Blackburn to William ". Carrigan, Stanton avenue.
 May 4-wiIliam H. Baker to Pauline Rossmark, 2s5 Laurel Hill avenue.
 Hubert A. and Mary F.. Williams 10 Rosa W. Tillinghast, Whitaker avenue.
 Fife E. Northrup to Julius D. Northrup, Norwich and Bozrah.
 May s-Frances D. Colt to Frank c. Mouseley, 2z1 Broadway.
 May eSarah E. Hill to Nicola De Lucia, 49 Lake street.
 Daniel F. McDonald to Ralph H. Man ming. Canterbury turnpike.
 May 9-Esrate Hattie B. Duro and Ed
Norwich bulletin., 1921-05-12
the people talking about the family on the hill.
 WILFRED BUSKET, Age 1s. Stafford Springs.
4 Poor Girl.

Poor Girl.
 Dear Uncle Jed am going to tell you of very poor little girl. She lives way back in the woods in a little brown cottage. She is loved by everybody. Her name is Rose Knight. She is very pret- ty She has soft brown curls, blue eyes, pink fat cheeks and little fat arms and hands, She is a hard little worker. She lives with her grandparents. Her mother died when she was three years old and her father died when she was one year old. Then her grandmother took her. Her grandmother and grandfather were very old. They were weak. Rosy had to work hard. She was up with the chickens every morning. She would get up and get breakfast, wash the dishes, then scrub the little kitchen floor and get the washing done by 10 o'clock.
 One day she was peeling apples and all of a sudden dropped her knife and apple and cried, "Ohi grandma, I am sick. Grandma came where she was ly- ing. She called the doctor. He came and said she was very sick. The doctor came every day until she became better. When she was up and well again she wore a red shawl about her shoulders and a little blue bonnet and a gingham dress. She did not have very nice things but wanted them. She had no jewelry of her own. Bye and bye she had an- other spell of sickness and that left her lame so she could not get around to helu any more. She lived about two years longer and then died. Her grandparents hated to see her go but God, our HeaV- enly Father, wanted her.
 DOROTHY LEOTA ROODE. Age 14.
 Plainfield.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-05-12
Hnntinr Hawks Eern.

Dear Uncle Jed: One day my friend and I went hunting for hawks eggs. I said yesterday I saw some hawks cry ing so we decided to go the next morn ing. We were up bright and early and we started at 7.30 a. n. Up in a big ash tree was the nest and I was so anxious that I ran to the butt Of the tree and climbed up it. But when l was half way. up the mother hawk flew around me like hornet. Finally I got up to where the nest was and where there were four eggs. I took three and left one Then down came all excited, but when half way down one egg broke but I did not stop for that. When I came to the ground my legs were all scratched up. I divided the eggs and went home and took a needle and made a hole in both ends of the egg. Then I asked my father to blow on 1t and he blew so hard thought he would burst but finally it emptied. Then I took a piece of thread and put it through each end and hung it in my bedroom. hope all the rest of the Wide-Awales like wandering in the woods as well as I do.
 HAROLD MARIA, Age 4e. Colchester
Norwich bulletin., 1921-05-12
Tho Haunted House.

Dear Uncle Jed: There is a certain old farmhouse, on the right hand side of the road. in the country whose window panes are broken or cracked and the door rickety, almost falling down. The bricks in the chimney are falling out. Robins, sparrows and other birds make their nests thare.
 It is said tfGat farmer and his wife lived there many years ago with two children. They were very happy. The farmer worked in the garden all day while his wife cooked, sewed and wash cd. Her children went to a school far away. Soon oTNe of her children died from some kind of q disease and they were very much Grieved.
 After many mbre years the farmer grew older and hye was so weak he could not work in the fields. One night when everyone was in bed they heard some one knock on the door. The farmers wife went down stairs with a lamp to see who Was there. When she opened the door no oale was there. The farmers wife started upstairs again. She heard someone knock again. "Who is there?" she asked. lTo one answered She was frightened and ran up stairs to her hus-
 bands room and tcid' him about 1t. It did not hapu eu again that night.
 The next night about ten o'clock thev
 -'-e>l IL S' hlLv'Ch' ! HIS LllIec lIl0
 wife looked out the upper window and no
 one was there. Suddenly she heard some footsteps coming upstairs She ran out of the room to the stairs and saw no one. Then she heard the sound of weep ing in her husbands room She went to 1 her husbands room and he was sitting ; near the window but he was not weep ing. He teld her that he had heard the Weaping and he thought it was from her room. They were very frightened at this. She quickly got her child from her bedroom to stay with her father. This time it ended the same way as the other night. In the morning the farmers wife could not find trace of footprints or anything around the house.
 This happened night after night until i one night they heard someone fall down stairs. They heard someone call Ger l aldine which was the farmers wife's name. They hurried to the stairs and to their surprise it was her brother He 1 was a criminal and the policemen were after him. He was dead now and the ! police could not take him again.
 l More things happened but one night i when they were in bed the farmers wife 1 heard a scream and knock at her door. She got up quickly and opened
 the door. She was struck in the head with something hard and was killed. Her 1 husband and child also were killed. Al I ter that when boys and girls went into i that house they said they saw ghosts. i ALICE ANDERSON, Age 14. ! Norwich