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The Adair County news., 1921-03-30
Died In North Carolina,

Everett Allison, of this county, who
was a soldier in the World War, and
who came home broken in health, died
at Ashville, North Carolina, last Tues
day. Some months after his return
from the army, tuberculosis developed
and he went to the government hos
pital in North Carolina, hoping to be
restored. For while after reaching
the hospital he seemed to improve and
he had high hopes of returning home
greatly benefited, but his hopes were
shattered two weeks ago when he
rapidly commenced losing flesh, and he
gradually grew worse to the end. He
was an exemplary young man and had
many friends in Adair county, all OF
whom keenly feel is going away
The remains were shipped to this
county, arriving last Thursday His
burial was Largely attended This paper
extends its sympathy to the, surviving
relatives.
The Adair County news., 1921-03-30

The are several candidates who have
overIookedlpayingifor their announce
ments at this once. Publishing an
Inducements is a cash transaction. and
we would like for these who have neg
lected 70 pay to call and settle that
item Of tAeirlaccount.
The Adair County news., 1921-03-30
GretnVlew. III.

Adair County News,
Dear Sir:
l enclose check to pay for your good
paper another year as it gives all the
home news which 1 enjoy reading. 1
also like to read nineteen years in
Kansas by R. W Allen. Would like
to see Welby and take him by the
hand So let us hear more from Kan
sas Respt.,
R.F. Neat.
The Adair County news., 1921-03-30

Miss Hattie ConoVer has accepted
position as saleslady in Golf Bro. store.
She invites her friends to call at her
place of business.
The Adair County news., 1921-03-30
for Sale.

Two good saddle horses and one
Ford Roadster.
23.3t H., B. Simpson,
Breeding, KY.
The Adair County news., 1921-03-30
Bargains In Low Cut Shoes.

We have just received 200 pairs Of
mems and women's low cut shoes at
very interesting prices. Come and
get your pair now.
T. G. Rasner & Son.
The Adair County news., 1921-03-30

If you have any of my bottles
around your premises please notify
me and / will collect them up.
W. e. Harris.
The Adair County news., 1921-03-30
Have You an Automobile?

If so it win need repairing some
day. Bring it to Myers & Flowers
Garage for frst-class job
The Adair County news., 1921-03-30
Noiice to Merchant.

Ifyo0 have any of my cases, please
send the empties in, as am trying to
get them all painted and repaired be
fore the busy season.
W. e Harris.
The Adair County news., 1921-03-30

Mss Mollie Caldwell is making pre-
parations to have some valuable i'm
provements added to her residence.
The Adair County news., 1921-03-30

4spools Clark's ONT spool cottor
for 25 cents at
% If Russell & Co.
The Adair County news., 1921-03-30

Southern Methodism is looking
largely to the spread of the tithiDg
habit among her membership for the
financial success of the Christian edu-
cation movement which is now claim
ing the interest and attention of that
denomination. Already more than
1900 Methodists have stewardship
cards signitying their intent ion of set
ting aside one tenth of their incomes
for charity and church work. The
month of March has been designated
as stewardship month throughout
Southern Methodism and on every
possible occasion during the month
the 1900 congregations of this church
will be urged to adopt the principles of
tithing.
The Adair County news., 1921-03-30
More bargains created at
T. G. Rasner & Son.
23-2t
To The Adair County Board Of Ed
ucatiOn.

Pursuant to your order of March 81,
1921, have proceeded to go over the
Books of Supt. of Schools, Noah 10y.
AS the Fiscal year does not end till
June 80, 1921, complete audit is Inn
possible now, but Mr.. 10y has already
entered upon his books the total cost
as near as possible for each item SUBJ
mitted and the final result will be
very near these figures,
Teachers salaries including
County High School s45 OBI SO
School Buildings repairs
and interest IL 0Is 81
Seats, desks and other appa-
ratus 2 $50 40
Incidentals includes fuel
SCI 1856 SO
County Board and Superin-
tsndent's expenses 266 70
Truant Officer and other ex.
penses 923 90
Estimate on two wells $50 90
Deficit from last year for
High School 800 90
Deficit from last note and
interest 100 90
Total $e2 4S6 10
Less School fund
from State $50 773 80
LessC County School
fund % 464 16 SO 2S7 SO
50 1913 "A
Less cash on hand 146 90
-
* % 05l 46
This will be reduced some when /, f.
nal settlement is made with the Coun-
ty.
Respectfully submitted
]. N Coffey, Public Acct,
The above is a true copy of the re.
port made to the Board of Education
by J. N. Coffey accountant appointed
by the said board to audit and make
report to US Of the Financial condi.
ton Of Adair County Board of Educa
tion.
r. L. Roe,
Chairman Board of Education fol
Adsir County.
The Adair County news., 1921-03-30

Only bargains in our store.
% 2t T. G. Rasner s. Son.
The Adair County news., 1921-03-30

Fruit has been greatly damaged by
the freeze in this county.
The Adair County news., 1921-03-30
The Boy.

II the average boylcanipass through
the period from fourteen to twenty.
one, and come clean, the:battle is prac-
tically won. II he comes up to his
twenty-frst year coarse, vulgar, pro-
fame, and with an underlined purpose,
the chances of his making a thorough
going citizen are against him. Much
Of the blame for defective young men
lies at the door of our men of affairs.
But few men eVer:think Of giving a
word of encouragement, yet boy in
his teens is easily gloriied. A heart
to heart talk in private with a grow
ing boy leaves an amazing impression
The Adair County news., 1921-03-30

The Adair County News $3.50
The Adair County news., 1921-03-30

Chairman Board of Education for
Adair County.
Putnam patriot., 1921-02-25
K. OF C. SCORE SUCCESS
 WITH HOOVER WHiS I

The Hoover Whist" held Thursday evening in Odd Fellows hall under the auspices of Cargill Council, K. of C., was 8 social and financial success Twenty-Five tables were used in play. The first lady's prize, bottle of per fume in q case, was awarded to Mrs Thomas Duffy. while Uric Baker was awarded the first gentleman's prize, 2 silver pencil A pair of bel slippers No more cold feet for Bill" was awarded to William St. Onge as a con iolation prize. The lady's consolation vas dinner pail that would hold lbf ut one small sandwich.
 The following program was giver turing the evening and much enjoyei 1 iano overture. Thomas Howarth song, Miss Margaret Ryan, aeeompan- jed by MT. Howarth; character sketch Mir. Reeves of Rose of Lima Council Danielson, accompanied by Miss Der tha Plessis; violin solo, Leon Provost accompanied by Miss Plessis; song Miss Ryan; piano solo, Eugene Lavio' lette
 The proceeds will be turned over te the Hoover relief fund committee.
Putnam patriot., 1921-02-25
LYRIC THEATRE OPERATOR
 SHOWS PRESENCE OF MIND

When a fire started in candy store under the Lyric Theatre. in Westerly. Monday afternoon, it ate its way up into the theatre. The fire de- partment was called and in putting out the blaze the theatre was dam aged by water to such an extent that it is closed for three or four weeks Manager Albert of the Victory The atre, Putnam, is one of the lessees of the Lyric in Westerly.
 There were some 300 people in the audience when the fire broke out. The operator showed coolness and pres ence of mind. When he saw sparks issuing ito the theatre he turned or he Ii shts and then announced that
 here was a fire in another part of the building and asked the audience tc walk cur quietly This was done and TO harm resulted to any person.
Putnam patriot., 1921-02-25
AMONG THE CHURCHES
Second Congregational Church Rn., pn..r,4n.r, MnrriH Miniater

Second Congregational Church
 Rev. Boynton Merrill. Minister.
 Sunday, Feb. 27:
 t0.30 a. m., morning worship II.45 a m., Spalding Library.
 1900, Sunday school.
 1900, Mems Club Forum.
 6.30 p. m., Young Peoples Meet ing.
 Monday, Feb. 28:
 400 D. rn., Junior Choir.
 7.30 p. m., Senior Choir.
 Thursday, March 3
 7.30 ?. m., Mid-week service of th' church.
 This evening, Friday, Feb. 25, the Sunday School Workers Confe -ence will be held at the home of Mrs. W R. Barber, School strest, at 7.30. The pastors class will begin mex Thursday, March 3. The sessions will be held in the church parlors. All who fesire to attend who are twelve years Of age and above will be cordially wei come.
Putnam patriot., 1921-02-25

State of Connecticut, Probate pis '~ict of Eastford, Feby. 2l, I,-. ) tate of Austen Stevens, late o1 ca,s Iord, deceased. sThe Court of Pro0s~ for said District hath appol1tea thur M. Keith of Eastford, and oh'" A. Hiscox of Woodstock Valley, oon. Commissioners, to receive and dee'a. upon the claims of the Creditors Y said estate, which have been presen... ls. to the Administrator within the ,,,a r.. formerly limited by said Court .s., subscribers hereby give notice a !, they shall meet at the Town nAn said Eastford, on the fifth gay March. 1921, at ten o'clock A. a .;.. the purpose of attending to the 0' of said appointment. u
 ARTHUR NJ. KEITH
 OLIVER A. HISCoA
 Commissionsn
 WARREN P. KEITH,
 & Administers
Putnam patriot., 1921-02-25
PUTNAM PERSONALS

R. F. Hi has been in New York this week on a business trip.
 Wilfrei Chapdelaine spent Wash ingtcn's birthday in Providence.
 Mir. and Mrs. Carl T. Ke were in Providence, Washington's birthday.
 Mr and Mrs. ". F. Penny are in New York, the guests of Mrs. Penny'a brother.
 Alden Morse of Providence was 3 weekend guest of his father, C. By ron Morse.
 Al the regular meeting of Putnam Lodge of Elks new applications were ballcted upon.
 Louis Wolfe. who was operatei or last week for appendicitis, is expected home Saturday
 John Hogan. student at Holy Gros= .Colleze. Worcester, was home for the weekend and Washington's birthday
 Mr. and Mrs. P H. Myers, Grove street. have been entertai ing MT Meyrs' sisters. Mrs. Robert Voorhee and Miss Margaret Myers, of New York City.
 By winning its game with Windham Hiyh the Killiugiy High school basket ball team has practically elinehei the pennant of the Quinebaug Valley bas- ket ball league.
 Rev. W. Knighton Bloom, D. D.. secretary of the Congregational Sun day School Extension Society, New York, is to supply at the Congrega- tional church on Sunday.
 The Rev. John C. Stoddard of Reckport. Mass, who preached at the Baptist church last Sunday, will sup ply the pulnit again this Sunday. His topics viii be, in the morning, "The Hand That Lifts; in the evening Beauty for Ashes"
 At the measuring party given by the Ladies' Aid of the Baptist church Tuesday evening, good number was present. There was program of music and readings. During the eve hing Mrs. Samuel Rich, who has beea organist for number of years, bu recently resigned, was presentei witt letter of appreciation by the church and substantial check.
 The Ladies of L'Union St. Johr Baptiste Society had their monthly mee ing in St. Johns hall last Sunday afternoon. Whist followed with sis tables at play. The first prize, tattin lhand-made work bag, given by Mrs Eugene Durocher, was awarded t' Mrs. 0mer Guertin. The second am third prizes were awarded to Mrs Merance Jolly and Charles Tetreault respectively.
Putnam patriot., 1921-02-25
Monday, March 2, 1921 At 9 O'clock in the Forenoon

The Common Council in compli- ance with the charter of said City have made and prepared 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 ernmeat 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., 1921-02-25
ORDER OF NOTICE

District of Thompson, ss. Probate Court, February 18th, A. D. 1921. Estate of Amasa Conan. late of Thompson in said District, deceased. Upon the application of Lucy I. Con- verse. praying that letters of admin istration may be granted on said es- tate represented iatestate as per ap- plication on file more fully appears, it is ORDERED. That said application be heard and determined at the Pro- bate Office in Thompson in said Dis trict, on the 5th day of March, A. D. 1921, at o'clock in the afternoon and that public notice be given of the pendency of said application and time and place of hearing thereon, by publishing copy of this order once in newspaper having circulation in said District, at least seven days be- fore said day of hearing. FRED A
 MUNYAN, Judge.
Putnam patriot., 1921-02-25
The Sa vation Army

Pomfret street. Capt Charles Carpenter, officer il charge. Meet ings for Sunday. Feb. 27th: Morning f0.30, Company meeting at l.30 p. m Christian praise service at '3.30 p. m r. P Legion meeting at 6.30 p. m. Salvation service at 8 p. m. Week nights meetings Wednesday, Friday and Saturday at p. nj. You are cor dially invited to attend these services
 Tonight at the Army hall will be a very special service conducted by Evangelist s. Warner of Winstet Mr. Warner is a well known man all over New England. He is a fine sneaker.
Putnam patriot., 1921-02-25
A SPECIAL TOWN MEETING Will be held at South Woodstock MONDAY, MARCH 7th
 At 12:3o O'clock

To transact the following business to wit:
 lst. To choose moderator 2nd. To see what action the Town will take il regard to building a nar. manent bridge at Elmvale near E. R Rollins farm.
 Srd. To see if the Town will act as trustee for funds of South Cen,e- tery Association.
 4th. To see what action the Town will take in regard to another apnro. priation for State Road from Fox- boro to West Woodstock Village 9th. To see what action the Town will take regarding the granting of the request of The Putnam Light S Power Co. for new charter. 9th. To do any other business proper to come before said meeting Signed,
 B. W. BATES.
 L. J. LEAVITT. A. H. WILLIAMS.
 Selectmen.
Putnam patriot., 1921-02-25
NOTICE OF SETTLEMENT

District of Woodstock, ss. Probate Court, February 2l, 1921. Estate of Charles W. Brett, late of Woodstock in said District, decease1. The A imia- istrator having exhibited his admins tration account with said estate to this Court for allowance, it Is OR DERED-That the 7th day 5f March. A. D. 1921. at 10 o'clock in the fore noon, at the Probate office il Wood stock, be and the same is assirnei for a hearing on the allowance of sail a1- ministrati n ace unt and this Court directs the Administrator to cite all perse ns interested therein to appear at said time and place, by publishing this order once in some newsDa0er having circulation in said District. and by posting a copy on the public siyn pest in the Town of Woodstock where the deceased last dwelt. at least : days before sail time assiyne l. Certified from Record, CLARENCE H. CHILD, Judge. s
Putnam patriot., 1921-02-25
ANNUAL MEETING Of the City of Putnam Monday, March
 ', 1921, At 9:00 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., 1921-02-25
BORN

BROWNIE Putnam, Feb. 20, sol, John Clark, to Mir. and Mrs. How ard Brown. |BRADFORD-In Putnam, Feb. 20, a son, John Clarke, to Attorney and Mrs. Howard c. Bradford. CARPENTER-In Putnam, Feb. 23, a son to Mr. and Mrs. Joseph C. Carpenter.
 HALL-In Putnam, Feb. 2l, son, Norman Stanley, to MT. and Mrs. Albert Hall, Dayville.
Putnam patriot., 1921-02-25
Methodi.t Church Note.

Tonight. Friday, there will be g stereopticon lecture at the church Subject, Things Worth Seeing IT America" One bundre1 sliies with escriptive lecture Beautiful views in cur country from the Statue of Lib efty to the Golden Gata. Procee is for benefit of church.
 Next Wednesday evening there vii be bean supper from to 8 h the 7arlors.
Putnam patriot., 1921-02-25
PATTY PUTNAM

Sashes of ribbon are as popular as these of the material from which the dress is evolved. Designers and man ufacturers of ribbons play very im- 1ortant role in the clothes industry of the present day.
 Geo. E. Shaw sells Q. R, s, Blue Bird Ballads, some fine piano rolls He is offering a sheet of music free fir the address of anyone owning a player Boys and girls, get busy!
 Crepe de chine frequently eonsorts with satin in the newest models turn ed out by the great French dress makers. Gray and black is favorite combination in many of these new costumes
 Mrs. Grundy says she can find just what she wants in choice stationery at l Shaw's, and the Mir. buys his carbon paper and office supplies there. Constance Binney has started work
 
 on her newest Realart Picture, which is tentatively called "rhe Magic Cup. T John :. Robertson, who directed her in "Erstwhile Susan" and "39 East, is directing. Vincent Coleman plays opposite Miss Binney.
 Seeing is believing. That is why want you to see for yourself the love " new fine of handkerchiefs that was shown me at Buyhee X Wulf's store They are attractively displayed and are in both dress and sport styles. For 1uality and price they leave nothing tl be deSired-but to own one of each
 The state requirements of chirop, ody today are to be proficient in foo, authopedies and minor surgery. Dr U. Grosvenor has fulfilled both the Connecticut and Massachusetts law requirements.
Putnam patriot., 1921-02-25
MARRIED

POTTER-HE Dudley, Mass, Feb. IS, A. Joseph Potter of Put nam and Miss Louise Healey of Dudley.
 PECKHAM-SHELDON - In Wood- stock, Feb. 12, Adelbert V. Peck ham and Miss Bernice L. Sheldon
Putnam patriot., 1921-02-25
ATTENTION FARMERS

Egg boxes to hold one dozen egs for safe and neat delivery to custom CTS, with your name and farm nams and address neatly printed on paps box. 800 for S6.00. PUTNAM BoA CORP, Truesdell street, Putnam Conn. 4-u
Putnam patriot., 1921-02-25
Obey Say

ODey gay That the weather man has come to the support of the Ground Hog. That small keg of home brew came near disrupting department of the city government.
 * That now and then trolley car passed through the city before the storm, but since then they have been noticeably absent.
 * That the police department has a prominent place on the municipal stage just now.
 * That the snow shovel has at last had it's innings.
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 Udl We N0ilGtl MitQ VIII 1tN NiAt first robin this spring.
 .,-- That in the spring time the automo- bilist's fancy turns to thoughts of mud * That the automobile supersedes hu- mans in this city.
 * That the street department workei ] two days clearing snow in the stree. so that autos could run easily while men. women and children wallowed through the deep snow on the cross walks.
 That there is lot of man power idle on Main street these warm, sunny afternoons
 That the lawmakers always find something to add to the statute books,
 -f-
 That coal in Putnam has dropped 50 cents a ton.
 That it will have to drop s3.75 more to reach the price dealers are selling for in Norwich.
 That the hens are again helping tC reduce the H. c. L.
 -.t-
 That scme movie camera man ousht to shoot" seme of these Wiadhan county wild west holdups.
 *
 That a charter is a eity's constitu ton, and a constitution is hars thing to change.
 -.-
 That if the NJ. D's write spirits ot fermenti for strai yht whiskey wondei what they will write when prescribing jakey?
 That the babies are doing all tn work in increasing the Day Kimbal Hospital fund. That Grange whist parties are prov ing to be financial and social success es. May the Baldwin at the next.
 *
 That some people who expected t own an automobile this spring vii find walking healthy exercise. That a week from today We vii have new president.
 That if you want some good out-of door exercise this spring and summer jcin the Putnam Country Club.
 *
 That there was plenty of ice thi winter; now wait for the price an Incuneement
 That the fact that it was Washing tons birthday helped keep man ou of jail last Tuesday in the city court
 * That the storm cost the city pret ty penny but the money went into tn pockets of unemployed.
 * That the Changers who went t Thompson Saturday night and cam home Sunday morning are thankful t the Storm King for delaying his arriv l al. * That there are more rumors con cerning the opening of the Manhasse thsn there were about Hardings cab : met. * That when Johnson, Smith-son , Davi-son and Richardson attend th' ! same party, it comes pretty near beini
Putnam patriot., 1921-02-25
.nmended for

Appropriations recommended for Fire Department 5 5000 Police Department 11,500 City Court 1900 Highway Department 12,500 Sewer Upkeep 45O General Expense 4,O00 Street Lights 7,S00 City Clerk 400 Treasurer 400 Interest 3,200 Janitor 480 Fuel and Light 250 To pay interest and part of the
 debt for 1915-l6 special
 street improvement appro-
 priation l,800
 To lay tax to defray the current expenses of the city for the ensuing year and to name date for collecting the same.
 The Common Council recomme 1ds that tax of ten mills on the dollar oe iai4 on the city grand list, to raise the appropriations voted at this meet ing. The Council further recommends an additional tax of two mills on the dollar on said list for payment of in- te-est and reduction of the principal of the sewer debt, both taxes to be collected on or before the 10th day of July, 1921.
 To authorize the Common Counci to borrow sufficient sum of money to meet the current expenses of the city and all appropriations made al this meeting until the taxes are co lected or the payment of the same is otherwise provided for
 To do any other business suitable to come before said meeting.
 A. W. MARCY, Mayor
 T. P. RYAN, City Clerk.
Putnam patriot., 1921-02-25
SALESMEN WANTED
 APPLY ELMER AUTOMOBILE co.
 5 Bridge St PUTNAM CONN
PLAYER PIANO FOR SALE

Hardman and Pecks, in good condi tion. For further information call 491, Putnam. 8-tf
Putnam patriot., 1921-02-25
WE ARE GOOD BUYERS

Give us chance to bid on you. furniture. PUTNAM FURNiIuhl EXCHANGE, 10 Pomfret street, fuV nam, Conn. Alb
Putnam patriot., 1921-02-25
DIED

CHILD-In Brooklyn, N. r., Dr. Ei- ward Moses Child, aged 69 years, formerly of Woodstock.
Putnam patriot., 1921-02-25
LOOK

If you want your ashes or garbage removed at a reasonable price, phone S56-5 or call 60 Chapel street. THoS NARROW. 7-9'
Putnam patriot., 1921-02-25
WANTED

Confinement cases wanted by an experienced nurse. Inquire at Patriot Office or write "N," care Patriot.
 8-1i
Putnam patriot., 1921-02-25
WANTED
WANTED

Would like antiques of every de scription to furnish 8 room house from kitchen to chambers. Must be from private parties and in their or iginal condition. THOS. McNALLf' l35 Ohio Ave, Providence, R. l.
 7-9'
Putnam patriot., 1921-02-25
FOR SALE
WANTED

A woman for general housework in Hartford. Address "K," Putnam Ps triot. 8
Putnam patriot., 1921-02-25
FOR SALE OR TO LET.

A grocery store with good business, located on Woodstock avenue. M. J. BIBEAULT, ', 45 Woodstock avenue,
Putnam patriot., 1921-02-25
CLASSIFIED ADVERTISEMENTS

Clearing House Who Have Something Dspos, Of Wishing Acquire Somethng For Employer Employee; Brings Buyer and Seller Together
Putnam patriot., 1921-02-25

Mrs Grundy says she can find just what she wants in choice stationery at Shaw's, and the Mr. buys his carbon paper and office supplies there.