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Putnam patriot., 1921-09-02

A gentleman in Woodstock recent ly advertised an auction in the col. umns Of The Patriot. His advertise. ment was unique in many respects First of all it was an almost distress ingly truthful advertisement What the gentleman had to sell he did no, put forward in an appetizing list but he classed it merely as junk" and then spent a paragraph or SO in as- suring any person that might come to the auction that he was neither joking nor pretending. What he had To sell was decidedly junk"
 Now the results of this auction have unique value in an analysis of the buying spirit of the public that makes # a practice to attend auctions. The aforesaid junk in great piles was brought from the gentleman home and loaded on the town common. IL proved 10 be junk of the most definite sort from lawn mower that wouldn't work to ladies' bustles of the early Rutherford B Hayes period Of dress making Yet hundreds of people who gathered from all parts of the county came early and stayed late and bid feYerishly for each bit Of the gentle mans junk that was put up by the lusty voiced auetioneer From half past ten in the morning until nearly three o'clock in the afternoon, these hundreds of people Vied with each other in obtaining possession of the kind of things that clutter attics and cellars and barns And at the end of the day the sale had proven a success, the common was as bare as it had been at daybreak, and the aforesaid hundreds of people had been amused, interested. and apparently satisfied with their purchases.
 There can be no doubt that how ever many of the old institutions of the region have disappeared in the last few decades. the auction still re- mains popular pastime, an ever drawing attraction and an excellent method of disposing of the worn properties of other generations
 Auction crowds are varionsly made There is, first of all the hunter for antiques now combing a country where most of the treasures of ma hogany and cherry have long since disappeared But the antique hunter is ever hopeful. He or she-both sex es are numbered among the hunters for old funiture-are seldom daunt- cd. They live ever in hopes of getting for a song some priceless example of the Colonial or the Georgian period. They form a definite portion of each auction crowd.
 Then there are the people who are frankly in search Of furniture for their homes, not necessarily antiques but beds and tables and chairs for or. dinary daily use. Many of these ars frequently immigrants recently eom' to the country. Some are young eou ples just starting in married life aut
Putnam patriot., 1921-09-02
ORDER OF NOTICE

District of Putnam. ss. Court of Probate, August 27th, 1921 Estate of Nelson King. late of Putnam. in said District. deceased. Upon the ap- plication of Alphonse s. King, pray ing that an instrument in writing pur- porting to be the last will and testa- ment of said deceased may be proved, approved, allowed and admitted to probate, as per application on file more fully appears; it is ORDERED That said application be heard and determined at the Probate office in Putnam. in said district, on the I6tn day of October, 1921, at 10 o'clock in the forenoon, and that notice be given of the pendency of said applica- tion and of the time and place of hearing thereon, by publishing the same once in some newspaper having a circulation in said District, by post ing d copy thereof on the public sign post ii the Town of Putnam. and by sending by mail, postage paid, copy of this order addressed to each neir- at-law of said deceased. at least l2 days before said hearing. and return make to this court of the notices giv- en. DAVID FLAGG. Judge.
Putnam patriot., 1921-09-02

hoping here to find the necessary hom. nucleus which the war prices of far niture have almost prohibited tten from possessing.
 There is also the onl0okef. Tn. auction still retains not little of it' old time country quality as a notable social gathering. There are old and young who come here 10 meet their friends, to enjoy a basket luncheon under the trees, 10 hear the news of the countryside and to laugh at the quips of the auetioneer.
 Of late years new and more menacing factor has entered into the auction, and this is the second hand dealer. His name is legion and his purchases multifarious. He is some times aSstudent of the values of old furniture and he is mean competitor of the amateur collector. He has his games and he plays them, frequently with much cleverness. For instance, a recent auction held nearby, we'll known woman was bidding in on some old pressed glass Each time she bid second hand dealer standing near her added just a few cents to her bid. The lady finally Ieft the field and the glass went to the dealer. Half an hour later the dealer went Co the lady with the glass and offered them to her for twice the price he had paid Tor them. There was no sale
 This same second hand dealer later in the day tried the same game with some old bottles He was finally left in possession of them. but not with out some revenge on the part of the well-known Putnam man who lost the bottles. This man is well known as q collector of books and he has valu- able collection of Americana. Seeing a chance to avenqe his lost bottles, in the auctions junk heap he picked up indiscriminately several old books which possessed no value whatever. Bidding these in and quickly followed by the dealer, who believed the books to have some high value. he managed to raise the price to several dollars. when he suddenly left the crowd and the dealer in possession of the books.
 The day of the hiehboy and the loyboy and the mahogany secretary, of fine old chairs and chests, has gone into the past. The modern auction is not the treasure troye of yore. Still there remains enough to interest. Old books. frequent volumes of Fare val ue. are found when the contents of some old home are put on sale under the auctioneer hammer. And solid furniture. well built and serviceabie for any house. can still be obtained. Moreover. the sHirit of Che auction today is much the same as 1t was for ty or fifty years ago There are ne@ faces. nsw elements, but the bidding ] is the same. the curiosity in the per sonal possessions of former oWneri attracts the crowd today even as ! did in the days Of cur fathers ans i mothers
Putnam patriot., 1921-09-02
Wednesday. Sept. 2, 1921
 At io.3o O'clock A. M.

4 clean and useful collection of HOUSEHOLD GOODS, including sew eral nice chamber sets. iron beds, springs. mattresses, pillows, etc. One green plush parlor set, couch, sev- eral nice stands and tables. l dining room set. china closet, desks, a variety of sasy chairs and rockers, 1 kitchen cabinet, couch hammock, 70 yards new straw mating. ice box. medicine cabinet, 1 card table, 1 auto trunk, l gas stove, pairs DOT tieres. oak library table, wash bowls and pitchers, fine 9xl2 rugs, 1 extra good Wilton 9x9 rug, also other rugs, curtains. bed clothes, screen door, feather beds, aluminium ware, crock cry. cooking utensils and many other useful articles.
 TERMS CASH.
 BERTHA M. BARBER.
Putnam patriot., 1921-09-02
mIDSHIPMEN RAFFERTY
 AND BRoUsSEAU HOME

Midshipuan Rafferty arrived in the city yesterday. his parents meeting him in Hartford. Midshipman Brous- seau was met in New London when the boat doeked early Wednesday morning by party of Putnam rela- tives. They will have a months leave from duty.
Putnam patriot., 1921-09-02
TEACHER OF PIANO

Miss Esther Johnson, teacher of Piano, Organ and Vocal Instruction. (capable of teaching high grade work will take beginners or advanced pu- pils. Will open for fall work Sept. l4th. Terms on application. MISS ESTHER JOHNSON. ? Maple street. Putnam. Conn, s5s
Putnam patriot., 1921-09-02
CORN STALKS REMOVED

If you have eornstalks that you wish removed from your garden, just telephone 42s-4 or drop a card to A. A. SWEET, R. D. l., Putnam, Conn. and give your location. 35.
Putnam patriot., 1921-09-02
DELEGATES TO MAYFLowER
 CONVENTION AT PLYMOUTH

Mrs. Silas N. wheelock. Mrs. Gen evieve Letters and Mrs. Mary Bishop as state delegates, are to attend the ninth General Congress of the Society of the MayAower al Plymouth, Sept 6 to q
Putnam patriot., 1921-09-02
AUcTIoNEERs

WITTER BROS. AUCTI0NEERS Office and Salesrooms. 42 Iain St.
 Danielson, Conn.
 Registered by the U. $. Govern ment as Brokers and Auetioneers un- der the Revenue Aetsof 1918 Stamp No f234
Putnam patriot., 1921-09-02
FOUND

Aug. 24, four heifers came to my place. Owner can have same by prov ing property and paying costs. Ap- ply FRANK G. TRIPP. Putnam. Tel. 1882. 34-36
Putnam patriot., 1921-09-02
GOING! GOING! GONE!

The Auction Still Definite County Life One Man Advertised Junk" and Sold and H.bi.-Tbe wny sseonsH.nd Who and ThoseW Conn. For
Putnam patriot., 1921-09-02
LOST

Wednesday at about ? o'clock. la dies gold wrist watch between Chapel street and Buebee corner. A reward is offered. Finder please return to PATRIOT office. 35-s6
Putnam patriot., 1921-09-02
FOR SALE

Camera and outfit. Two E German and English. Enlsrgins, T. chine. Camera takes l-2xs .-.ss plate. Developing outfit wim .Iss Also machine for knitting SOCKS ,sly Oliver typewriter No. 2. apse \. phone or mail BOX "H, f nee.
Putnam patriot., 1921-09-02
FOR SALE

Ford Truck. one ton. in exeeisn' condition. Just overhauled and ne' Y. ly painted. Bargain for quick sass ' ' I am leaving town. Also 1917 f9lD touring ear in good condition, mountable rims, very good ruass, ss. and easy to start. Price reasohaD..' Cash or Terms. TEL. 254-4' fa'h.'' Conn.
Putnam patriot., 1921-09-02
Another View Of Whistler In Pomfret

EbeneIsr Thompson. Who Went To School In Pom With the Rse.lls With Little Devils Who Were His School m..An Incident of Dr. Park School and the Day. of Real Sport.
Putnam patriot., 1921-09-02
INSURANCE

Automobile Insurance of all kinds. See J. RICHARD CARPENTER. Agent. I2-tf
Putnam patriot., 1921-09-02
AUCTION

We will sell for Bertha M. Barber at the Storage Rooms of Newton 4. Ballard, So. Main St., Putnam, Conn.
Putnam patriot., 1921-09-02
HOuSEWORK

Housework done by the day. AMY E. GREEN, 257 South Main St. 35
Putnam patriot., 1921-09-02
FOR SALE

Used roll top desk. Apply BOX s'' Putnam, Conn. Sa-oo
Putnam patriot., 1921-09-02
FOR SALE
FOR SALE
FOR SALE

A 1919 Overland. Will sell ai req sonable price. ROBERT 5. SUE MFRS, South Woodstock, Conn.
Putnam patriot., 1921-09-02
WANTED

Salesman to work in connection with local store, one with auto pre-. ferred; excellent opportunity for nan With sales ability; experience unnee. essary. Address H. NJ. GRANT Nd. PIP Union street, Providence. s5-sss
Putnam patriot., 1921-09-02
LOST

Female Fox Hound. white with black and tan spots, Monday. August i5, in Thompson; owners name on collar PETER F. DUFFY. Perry vile, Webster, Mass 34-36s
Putnam patriot., 1921-09-02
STORE TO LET

The large store formerly occupied by the New Bargain Store, located on Main street, to let; suitable for auto mobile supplies or any other line. Ap- ply at PEOPLES MARKET, 26S Main street, Putnam. Telephone 76-I4. 32-tf
Putnam patriot., 1921-09-02
LOST

August IA, Black and White Fox Terrier, no collar, on Putnam Pike. Reward. Reply PATRIOT office.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1921-01-11
HARDING H0PESH|S
WISHES WILL RULE

MARION, Ohio, Jan. 11.-Confldence
was expressed at Harding headquar-
ters today that the request of the
President that all plans for an
inaugural celebration be abandoned
would be complied with Immediately
The message sent by Senator Hard
ing to Senator Knox and Edward E.
Mclean, chairman of the Congress
sional inaugural committee and the
national inaugural committee. left no
doubt as to the decided stand taken
by the next President.
1t is known that Senator Harding
has felt considerable concern as the
plans for the inaugural celebration
have developed, and that his own
preference, many times expressed, has
always been for an exceedingly sim
pie and unpretentious ceremony.
In addition. he has felt keenly, it is
asserted, that any undue expendi-
lures, either by the Federal Govern
ment the States, or by individuals,
would not conform with the plans
for economy and elimination of waste
on which he has laid so much stress.
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GR|EVED BY
LETTER LADS DEATH
Classmates Will Attend Funera
Here Of Boy Killed in Hunt
ing Mishap.

Friends and classmates OF it'll,
Joe" Letter. jr.. as he was affection
ately called at the Cathedral School
for Boys. where he was a student
will attend his funeral when his body
Is brought 10 Washington for buria
the latter part OF this week from New
Orleans.
According to word received here
young Letter. who is the son Of 10
seph Letter, OF this city, was killed
yesterday while shooting ducks or
his fathers game preserve at tine
mouth OF the Mississippi river. by the
unexplained explosion OF a cartridg.
in his shotgun as he picked IL up after
retrieving a duck he had shot. WORD,
OF the accident was telephoned 10 New
Orleans by the father from his hunt
Ing lodge at Chateau Canard.
According to the father the lad left
the hunting camp with a party OF
friends for a hunt in the nearby
swamps. After shooting a duck, he
reloaded his gun. and laid 1t on the
ground while going after the duck.
On his return. in picking up the gun
the shell was exploded killing the
boy instantly. The body is being
taken by boat TO Buras the nearest
town of the hunting camp. and will
be brought to New Orleans ami pre-
pared for burial. From New Orleans
the body will be brought TO Wash
ington for interment.
Joseph Letter. jr., was born in Chi
cago, July /, 1910. After receiving
private instructions he attended Sid
wells Friends Select School at
Eighteenth and / streets northwest
He entered the Cathedral School for
Boys at Mount st. Adams last fall
and attended that institution until his
departure for Louisiana with his pa
rents.
Joseph was a member of the junior
football and baseball teams at the
Cathedral School, and was to have
been the captain of the baseball team
in the spring.
Besides his parents, he is survived
by o brother and sister Thomas
eight years old, and Nancy, four years
old,
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spect which they already have f.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harding.
ALWAYS WAS IN DOUBT.

II realize. Of course, how keen will
be the disappointment to the people
Of Washington. but have all along
known how President-elect Harding
felt with respect to the expenditure
OF large sums Of money at this time.
Because OF this knowledge of Mr.
Harding's feelings | was always in
doubt about the Inauguration pro-
gram being carried out.
II feel that Senator Harding's
friends and advisers. no matter how
much they regret the loss to Wash
ington. will be with him in this
matter"
The President elect, in addition to
sending the telegram TO Chairman
Mclean. also sent "A telegram to Sem
ator Knox, of Pennsylvania, asking
that the ceremonies be eliminated.
His telegram to Senator Knox read:
81 have been reluctant to intrude
my views relating to inaugural plans.
but L cannot longer remain silent
without embarrassment and mlsun-
Outstanding. which | had rather avoid.
please convey to your committee
my sincere wish for the simplest in
augural program consistent with the
actual requirements in taking the
oath Of Office and the utterance OF be-
fitting address. | very respectfully
request that Congress will not appro.
pirate and your committee will not
expend any funds whatever
Il am familiar with the custom Of
erecting "a platform and providing
seats for guests to witness the cere-
monies at the Capitol, but it will be
most pleasing to me to have this
ceremony take place within the Capt.
tai or on the east porch in stately sim
plicity, without n single extra pre-
paration for the occasion.
This will require no expense, and
We shall be joint participants in an
example of economy as well as sim
plicity which may be helpful in the
process of seeking our normal way
once more.
II have addressed a message of like
import to the inaugural committee
asking the abandonment of the
parade and ball. and hope for an ac-
ceptance OF the intruded suggestion
in the spirit which has inspired it."
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! that would attract outsiders to
Washington
again. 1 say. / am in favor OF
a big civic demonstration. i don't
care what form IL takes. just so
long as II will show Washington Is
the Capital OF the nation. You can
count on me in this movement"
JOHN DOLPH, vice president of
the cry Clubs
II feek that not only the people
Of Washington. but the people OF
the entire country want an inaugu-
ration celebration. IL is very un-
fortunate that plans for the inau-
guratiop should have been set back
at this time. There has been n
great demand for railway and hotel
accommodations. II the people want
an Inauguration celebration. / don't
see why there should be any OBJ
lection TO IL. And / am sure every
merchant in Washington Is upset by
MIR. Harding's statement"
ROBERT N. HARPER, president of
the Washington Chamber OF Com
meroei
IF the Inaugural Committee de-
cides to stage a big civic demonstra-
ton in honor OF Mr.. Hardings inau-
guration to Office. ! Will be distinctly
in favor OF IL. think all matters OF
this kind should be left TO the discre-
ton OF the committee. II is a capable
one and will. l am sure, act with
Judgment"
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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1921-01-11
CITY CLAMORS
FOR BIG FETE
Representative WaShingtonlans
Urge Celebration Of Inaugural
as "InalienabIe Right"
CONTINUED from First Page.)

uppermost In the minds OF the people
was a sort OF mardi gras, or carnival,
on Pennsylvania avenue, or states
exhibit, where the resources OF the
States could be displayed much after
the custom of a county fair.
The Federation OF Citizens Assoc
Citations, according to many or It's
members. is strongly in favor or
some sort OF a celebration here, and
the business men Of the city are also
anxious for any celebration that
would exploit the virtues OF the
Capital.
The Washington Automotive Assoc
citation, through some OF its members
expressed a Willingness to do any
thing in it's power toward getting up
a decorated automobile parade, or
section, to form part OF the parade
on March 4. The merchants also fell
in with this suggestion, saying many
Of their commercial trucks could be
decorated and used for floats.
1t Is expected the sentiments or the
people of Washington will crystalize
in the next few days and some def
mite form OF welcoming the incoming
President in a manner betting the
head of the greatest nation in the
world will be decided upon.
In many quarters the fact was en-
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1921-01-11

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BALLO0N|STS DUE
THIS AFTERNOON
Continued from First Page }

in good health and spirits they had
begun to show signs of WEAKNESS.
They had been on the move contin-
uously since they began to mush
down the Mssinab river trail
toward the Canadian national rail
way from the Hudson Bay post at
Moose Factory two days after
Christmas.
They had encountered many OBJ
staclcs to delay them. Additional diff
ficulties arose from the ineXperiencc
of the Americans, who had never be-
fore travled Canadian snow trail.
Clark and Trouse did not bring
back with them much information
beyond the fact that the Americans
were safe and hoped to reach Mattice
by Tuesday night.
Clark sighted the balloonsts about
o'clock Monday afternoon. He was
alone. Trousc had stopped two
miles short of Skunk Island to rest
and to form relay in case the
Americans wished to rush any i'm
portant message back to the railway
line.
Clark said that he did not hold
any conversation with the balloon
lists, but that they appeared to have
lu'II lpHE Trip very well anu
that Farrell who was supposed to
have been i'll, was in good shape
After a brief spell Clark turned
back toward civilization. He met
Trouse and told him that everything
was all right for them to go back to
MattiCe. Trouse, who had the ad-
vantage of a rest, took the lead.
While Clark was mushing along.
Clermopt passed him in sled -
drawn by string of powerful
huskies. Clermont paused long
enough to say that he had an ex-
elusive interview with the Ameri-
cans. Clermont's dogs were tirirg
rapidly, owing to the heavy fall Ct
fresh snow, and later on Clark
passed Clermont, leaving him behind.
CLERMONT's DOGS SPENT.
Belief was expressed here that
Clermont would stop over for rest
and food, contenting himself with a
fresh start later on. Clark was of the
opinion that halt by Clermont would
be necessary on account of the ex-
hausted condition OF his dogs.
Trouse beat Clark into Mattice. He
arrived at 1880 o'clock last night,
having covered eighteen miles from
his resting place south of skunk
Island in about five and one-half
hours.
At II o'clock Clark drove IN. Both
Clark and his dogs were about spent
A third member of the party, Basil
Roney, arrived a little later.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1921-01-11
OUCH! BACKACHE!
RUBLUMbAG0OR
PAIN FROM BACK
Rub stiffness away with small
trial bottle of old
est. Jacobs OIL"
All, Pain Is gone

Quickly?-Yes. Almost instant re-
lief from soreness, stiffness. lame
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Rub this soothing, penetrating on
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is harmless backache, lumbago
and sciatica cure which never dis
appoints and doesn't burn the skin.
Straighten up! Quit complaining
Stop those torturous "Stitches.' In a
moment you will forget that you
ever had weak back, because it
won't hurt or be stiff or lame. Don't
suffer! Get small trial bottle or
old, honest st. Jacobs Or from
your druggist now and get this last
ing relief.