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The Fallon standard. (Fallon, Nev.) 1920-1958, 1922-03-08
CIVIL SERVICE EXAMINATION

An examination for position OF
stenographer and typewriter will be
held in this city on March IA, 1922
Applicants must be citizens of the
United States, Is years of age or
over on the date of the examination
For application blanks and fur.
ther information relative to this ex.
animation address Secretary, 18th
U. S. Civil Service District, Sar
Francisco, California or Local Secre
tary, Board of U. S. Civil Servic,
Examiners, Fallon, Nevada.
The Fallon standard. (Fallon, Nev.) 1920-1958, 1922-03-08

Britain's Pacific possessions are
about the only ones she has that
stay that way=0akland Tribune.
The Fallon standard. (Fallon, Nev.) 1920-1958, 1922-03-08

A Dartmouth professor has dis
covered a blue caterpillar We
thought the Volstead Act stopped
this sort of thing.-Boston Shoe
and Leather Reporter.
The Fallon standard. (Fallon, Nev.) 1920-1958, 1922-03-08

u. s. EXPERIMENT STATION
Fallon, Nevada
The Fallon standard. (Fallon, Nev.) 1920-1958, 1922-03-08
WEATHER REPORT

or the week ending March 7,
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1922-03-10
ELKS TO CHOOSE
THEIR OFFICERS
Lucius r. Merriam to Be Next
Exalted Ruler of Putnam
Lodge

Another of putnam's well known
and popular men, who incidentally is
an enthusiastic fraternal and club
man. is to be elected Exalted Ruler Of
Putnam Lodge of Elks at the meeting
TO be held next Tuesday night. This
individual is Lueius r. Merriam, who
advances from the office of Esteemed
Leading Knight to the highest office
in the gift of the local lodge, re-
ward for interested, faithful. energet-
ic service rendered over period Of
years.
Others who have been nominated
and will be balloted on at the meeting
Tuesday. are the following; Esteem
ed Leading knight, Archibald Mac.
donald, Jr. Esteemed Loyal knight.
A. Graydon Sharpe; Esteemed Lee.
turing Knight. James Murray: Secre-
tary. Oscar Rich; treasurer. A. New
ton Vaughn; tyler. Hector DIVERT
trustee for three years. John j. Me
Garry, who retires as Exalted Ruler
and who is delegate from the lodge to
the meeting of the Grand Lodge.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1922-03-10
NAME COMMITTEES
A. c. Warner Woman's Relief Corps
Makes Appointments for the Year

At a regular meeting of 4. G.. War
ner Woman's Relief Corps committees
for tire year were appointed as fol
lows: Relief. Ida Klebart, Nina Per.
~. Gladys Benoit; auditing. 1nez
Hoyle. Ella W Wood, Annie f., Spald
ing; entertainment, Lille +. Leach,
Anna Albee, Ella Wood. Lena Whip
pie. Cora Adams; floral. fnez Hoylei
Sadie Talbot, Mary Kenyon; exeeu-
tive committee, Hattie Miller, Ella
Wood, Sadie Talbot. lnez Hoyle, Ida
Hobart. Mary c. Sherman, Anna Al
bee. Ethel Tourtellotte. Melissa Ar
mold, Lille Leach. Elisabeth Gros-
venor. Catherine Murphy. Lena Whip
pie. Esther Warren, Elsie Johnson
Julia LOOMS; house committee, Hattie
Miller. Julia LOOMS; home employ
ment. Melissa Arnold. Frances Bar
rett. Elizabeth Cahase; child's wei
fare, Mabel Carpenter, Mary Sher-
man, Ida Hobart.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1922-03-10
PROPOSE MOVING
OF FIRE STATION
North End Residents Want APP.
paratus Housed on Provi-
dence Street
Petition Common Council to Buy
Land.-Advantage, Seen In Change

A petition. signed by 30 taxpayers
in the north end of the city, WAS pre-
scented TO the common council az the
meeting Tuesday night, asking that a
fire station be built on the open lot at
the corner Of Mill and Providence
streets. The petition was referred to
the finance committee with instruc-
tions to investigate and report its
recommendation at the next council
meeting.
The land where north end residents
want the fire station to be relocated is
so by 40 feet. and is in the very cen
ter OF things in that section of the
city. Taxpayers petitioning for the
change of location believe that with
the station on the main highway and
not on a side street like it is at pres
emit. will enable the firemen to get to
Ares lots quicker than at present and
will give the district more security.
II is said that the proposal is to
move the fire station now situated on
Smith street TO the proposed new loea-
ton on Providence street. The price
asked for the vacant land mentioned
as the spot for the new 'home' of the
north end fire station, is regarded as
fair and reasonable, but whether the
city fathers will decide favorably on
the petition now before them. is a
question that time will tell.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1922-03-10
WOODSTOCK IN ARMS
OVER TAX QUESTION
Citizens Warned That 81 Mills
Will Not Meet Current
Expenses
Some Residents Threaten TO Move
Indignation" Meeting Thursday

Taxpayers of Woodstock are up in
arms over the prospect of paying a 50
mills tax this year. In fact, the feel
ing runs so high that those who are
protesting against the heavy expendi.
ture of money, are to meet in Society
hall, North Woodstock. at 1870 o.
clock next Thursday afternoon, March
Is, to formulate plans for reducing
the expenses of the town for 1922.
Taxpayers who assembled at the
adjourned annual town meeting last
Monday acted on the recommended
appropriations, and to raise the
amount Of money needed to cover
them, fixed the tax rate at 81 mills.
Now il is stated that officials come
forward and announce that the 27
mills tax is not sufficient to meet the
expenses to be incurred the coming
year, so the town vote will have to be
amended and the rate increased, prob
ably to 80 mills-the same as East
ford property owners are required TO
pay this year.
This indignation" meeting next
Thursday will be held. not to change
things this year, but TO endeavor to
have town expenditures regulated IN
some manner. so that savings may be
Melted along the-way and thus reduce
appropriations and therefore the rate
Of tax year from this time. | Is
hoped that another yea the heavt
school appropriation may be cut, say
in half, slice other appropriations. and
get the tax rate down to 20 mills.
This pruning process is likely to take
place not only to appease protesting
residents over the prevailing tax rate,
but to assure several newer residents
that expenditures will be cut another
year and the tax rate reduced. By
this procedure, they will not be called
upon for so heavy a contribution to
town administration year from now.
Ii is reported that these particular
taxpayers. those who have taken up
farms recently. are threatening to
move away unless taxes are reduced.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1922-03-10
ARTHUR vANosSE VICTOR
IN FIRST POOL CONTEST

Arthur Vanosse of Putnam Lodge
Of Eagles took up the challenge of Al
fred L'Heureux Of Putnam Lodge Of
Moose, for pool match. and Tuesday
night the first block Of 100 points was
played IN Eagles hall Vanosse de-
feated the challenger 100 to %, the
play throughout being very close and
the final leg being crammed with IN
tense excitement.
The next block Of 100 points, the
contest being for 200 points. win be
played in Moose hall
Il Is reported that the Eagles. with
President George Lewis taking the
leading part. are getting up a pool
team that is to challenge the Elks.
Arcanum Club and various other or
CARNATIONS, and II the rumor is true.
enthusiasts OF the game are due to see
something Of interest to them in the
not far distant future.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1922-03-10
INSPECTOR WANTS
TESTING MACHINE
DR.. Baldwin Declares Analyz-
ing of Milk Nowadays
Doesn't Amount to Much
But Ii Would IL City Bought Appsr-
atus Needed.-Couneil May Act

That the work of the milk inspec-
tor, as now carried on under prevail
ing conditions, does not amount to q
row of pins. was acknowledged BY Dir.
F. T. Baldwin, when he appeared be
fore the common council at the meet
ing Tuesday night in the municipal
building. DIR. Baldwin declared that
what Putnam needed and should have
was testing station where samples of
local milk peddlers could be tested
within a few hours after they we're
taken, and if not up to standard. such
milkmen could be successfully prose
ehted in court.
DIR. Baldwin explained that under
present conditions milk samples he
obtained from farmer and peddlers
were sent in small lots TO New Haven,
where the samples are analysed by
state authorities. Hour elapse before
the milk arrives in New Haven and iy
warm weather it is frequently sour by
the time it reaches that city Then all
Of 10 days usually elapse before he j.
in receipt of report. And. he stated
IL has been found that prosecutions
could not be successfully obtained by
these tests, so, under present condi
tions. his work in this line Is no,
amounting to much
Mayor Macdonald asked the doctor
if he could get prosecutions and thus
maintain a high standard of milk for
the people Of the city, if testing sta
ton was installed al the State Trade
school in this city Dr. Baldwin de.
clared that such &, a thing would b.
wonderful and would be one of the
best things that has occurred in this
city in long time. DR.. Baldwin said
such a testing station as was needed
here would cost about $500 The
common council took the matter un-
der advisement and action may be ex.
pected at later date
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1922-03-10
SCHOOL INSPECTOR SPEAKS
IN PUTNAM NEXT WEDNESDAY

Jesse b. DAVIS. Connecticut State
Inspector Of Hikh Schools, has been
secured by President DeCoudres as
the speaker for the meeting of the
Parent Teacher Association 20 be held
next "Wednesday evening. Mr. Davis
will speak on "fhe Present Crisis In
Secondary EDUCATION" lie has just
returned from a conference of edu.
Gators held at Chicago and it is ex-
pected that in his address he viii
bring to the meeting the country wide
opinion on secondary school education
IA question that Is causing a lot N
discussion these days, particularly as
pertains 10 the curriculum offered
prospective students entering high
schools.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1922-03-10
WANTED JAIL TERM,
GIVEN THIRTY DAYS

Fred Gagnon, who told the police
his home was in New York, is in jail.
just where he wants to be. In fact,
when he had chance TO 90 his way
with a fine, he told Judge Geissler,
before whom he was arraigned in the
city court Saturday morning, that he
desired not only the fine. but Jail
sentenee-sO the court accommodated
him in view OF the unusual eircum-
stances surrounding his case.
Gagnon, when taken into custody,
was suffering from the effects Of a
powerful intoxicant Of some sort. He
said it was the best whiskey he ever
tasted that put him in his sorry condi-
ton and affirmed that he got the wet
goods in Manchaug. On his person
was half the contents Of a quart bot
tie of what appeared to be white
mule" and according 10 his state
ments TO the police that pint Of
liquor had made him drunk for two
whole days.
He was without overcoat or collar
and was not warmly clad Further
more. his befogged mind, due 70 the
riledriver kind Of liquor he had drunk,
left him in dazed condition. and he
asserted he had no place to go. So,
all things considered. the court de-
cided To impose fine and sentence
Gagnon to jail for 30 days
The man said he used to live In
Putnam and that at one time he play
ed baseball here.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1922-03-10
JEWS WILL GIVE
TO RELIEF FUND

Jews of Putnam and vicinity will
congregate next Monday evening in
their synagogue on Main street to par
ticipate in the service that will mark
the beginning of the season known in
the Hebrew church calendar as the
Feast Of Purim
And at the close Of the service
there will be talks concerning the ma
ton wide campaign now being waged
to raise millions Of dollars for the
Jewish children made orphans BY the
recent war and for all Jewish suffer
ers in Europe. Putnam Hebrews will
be asked to donate to the fund, and il
is anticipated that the response will be
very liberal. Not many months ago
local Jews gave about $4,000 TO aid
Jewish war sufferers.
Samuel Smith, Samuel Diamond
and James Aframe comprise the com
mittee in charge Of the Putnam cam
paign for funds.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1922-03-10
GYMNASTICS NEW
POLICEMEN'S FAD
Putnam Cops" Shift From
Raids to Punching Bag and
Trapeze
Officer Cibney Claims Palm For
Ginning" Himself

Putnam police have taken up new
fad A little while ago raids for stills
and collections of intoxicating liquors
were the going thing. Now all this
has changed. searching exploits hav-
ing given place to gymnastics.
Its hard thing TO believe. even for
a newspaper man, but it's true that
the cell room at police headquarters
has been chosen as the place for a
punching bag and also a horizontal
bar, each of which the cops are max
ing use of regularly. OF course it
mustn't be inferred for one minute
that there is no further use of the
cells or cell room. Nothing Of the
kind The police are still in the ar
resting business. and the cells have
not been abandoned.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1922-03-10
INITIATE SIXTEEN
Putnam Eagles Entertain Grand Lodge
Officers at Meeting Sunday

4 class of / 6 candidates was init
ated BY Putnam Lodge. Fraternal Or
der of Eagles, at the meeting Sunday
afternoon in Eagles hall. The lodge
has been growing steadily in members,
especially Of late, and this new class
brings the roll well over the SOC marx.
The honored guests of the occasion
were Martin w. Johnson Of Hartford,
president Of the Grand Lodge. +. o.
f., of Connecticut. and other officers
Of thai state organization.
During the social season that fol.
lowed the complication Of the de.
gree. short talks were given by the
Grand Lodge officers and other visit
ing brothers, some of whom came
from Rhode Island and Massachusetts.
Refreshments were served.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1922-03-10
PURSE OF GOLD TO
POMFRET PASTOR
Rev. J. s. Voorhees, Receives
Gift From His Congregation
In Appreciation of Work
Presentation Is Made BY II. h. Daven.
port In Pot of Cold

A reception was rendered Rev and
Mrs. J. Spencer Voorhees, of the First
CONGREGATIONAL church, Pomfret, last
Friday evening. by the people of the
parish, in recognition and appreeia-
ton of Mr.. Voorhees, splendid work
since coming to this parish, not only
in the complete rebuilding of the
church. but in the many activities con-
nected with its welfare.
An enjoyable musical program, di-
rected by Mrs. John d. Campbell. was
rendered.
Mrs. Campbell sang a trio of songs.
A quartet of male voices also added
much to the enjoyment of all. The
church choir. with a few additions,
also sang selections.
After completion of the musical
program, X. H. Davenport invited
Mr.. and Mrs. Voorhees, TO the front of
the church, where he presented to Mr..
Voorhees, a purse of gold containing
$1,000. subscribed by the parish,
which, for the time, was contained in
a pot of gold around which Mr.. Dav-
export made his brief speech, alludine
to the old time story of the pot of gold
to be found at the rainbow's end il
one but persisted. but he further re
marked that whether we reached the
end or otherwise. who shall say? Suf.
fee it to say we surely gathered in the
pot for Mr.. Voorhees," at which he
passed to his hands the pot.
Turning to Mrs. Voorhees,. he said
I'VE have not pot of gold to pre-
sent to you, but we have a Windsor
chair in which to sit and assist Mr.
Voorhees, count his pot of gold. Please
see to it that you get your share.
Rev. F. IL. Bigelow of the Episcopal
church was called upon for few
words. in which he responded in his
usual smiling, happy manner.
Mr.. Voorhees, then thanked his peo-
pie. acknowledging that the gift OF
the pot of gold was a complete sur
prise, but also a pleasing one.
Mrs. Voorhees, then voiced her
thanks at the gift of the chair.
After the presentation the assembly
was invited to the parlors. where re
freshments were served and social
hour followed.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1922-03-10
FARMER CONVERTS
FLIvvER INTO STILL

Frank Nivakas, a Brooklyn farm
ar with a mechanical bent, has dis
covered that a discarded "Hvves"
can be easily converted into q real
moonshine producer, says the Hart
ford Gourant. Federal Prohibition
Chief Congdon with his assistant.
S. L. Briggs. and County Detective
Jackson. raided Nivakas's farm IN
Brooklyn and found the oxford
doing strange duty. The gas tank,
radiator. gasoline feed pipe and
hood were arranged in such man
ner that they did the business.
About the only thing missing was
the steering gear. The officers Sc
cured enough evidence in the line
Of spirits to insure Nivakas's ap-
pearanee before United States
Commissioners Earl Mathewson.
Nivakas's alibi was that he was
making a little for himself. He
was bound over to the United
States court.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1922-03-10
MISS GusTAFsoN DANCES
Pomfret Artist Wins Applause In
First Professional Appearance

A large and very enthusiastic au-
dience greeted Miss Ester Gustafson
Of Pomfret in her first professional
appearance as classical dancer
yesterday afternoon at Jordan Hall,
Boston. Miss Gustafson danced for
the benefit of the Boston Day Nurser-
les, appearing in three groups of elias
steal interpretations Of various com
posers. She was given most enthusi-
astie applause by crowded audience,
and was recalled number of times
following her last two numbers,
which were two Chopin etudes danced
to the accompaniment of piano and
organ.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1922-03-10
WORCESTER OFFICERS HOLD
MISS EVA DEPARTHE, PUTNAM

Captain Of Police Delage is inves-
tigating certain local phases Of a case
arising out Of the holding BY the pro-
baton officer Of Worcester Of Eva
Departhe of 80 Chapel street, this
city The 23-years-old girl left here
some time ago TO obtain work in Wor-
cester. Her condition recently led TO
her being taken into custody. and
pending an investigation, she is being
cared for by the probation authorities.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1922-03-10
TWO MACHINES DAMAGED,
COLLIDE ON PoMFRET STREET

An automobile accident that result
ed in the damaging of the two auto
mobiles figuring in it. occurred Mon
day afternoon on Pomfret street The
car of Asa Benoit Of 81 School
street eellided with the machine own
ed and operated by Clayton W. Wells
of Wethersfield. The latter automo-
bile was being driven down Pomfret
street hill from Bugbee Square, and
the other car was about TO enter Pom
fret street from Canal street. The
Benoit machine hit the other broad
side, but as it was moving slowly, no
great damage was done. Mr.. Wells
car had a running board and door
bent up some. while the mud guards
of the Benoit machine were damaged.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1922-03-10
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS LOSE
TO c. A. c. WHIST PLAYER.

The opening gun in the bid whist
tournament between Cargill Council
X. of c., and the Canadian Athletic
Club was fired last evening (Thurs-
day. in the rooms of the X. of c. The
North End club won in canter, 1872
to 90. The K of c. players, however,
are not discouraged, and with reor-
ganized whist team will play the re-
turn game at the c. A. c. rooms next
Thursday night. William Pechie is
captain Of the c. A. c. team and
James Connors is captain of the X. of
c. whist players.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1922-03-10
FIREMEN ELECT
No. Company Again Selects DR.
Sharpe to Serve as Foreman

Or. Harry ". Sharpe was reelected
foreman Of No. Company Of the
Putnam fire department at The meet
ing of the company +ast evening.
james Barnes was named assistant
foreman and Walter A. Wheaton was
elected second assistant foreman.
A committee was named TO cooper
ate with No. ? Company in arranging
for the fire department banquet, no
date for which has been set as yet.
This committee of No. Company
comprises DIR. Sharpe, James Barnes,
Wilton Greene. W. A. Wheaton and
Harry Morse.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1922-03-10
COUNTY MILK PRODUCERS
TO BANQUET IN PUTNAM

There will be banquet at the Put
nam Inn next week Wednesday eve
ming. March 10, under the auspices Of
Windham county locals Of the New
England Milk Producers Association.
The chief speaker Of the occasion win
be Richard Pattee Of Boston, manag-
ing director Of the producers associa-
ton. One Of the subjects for discus.
sion will be the recent milk strike Of
producers and the victory achieved in
that controversy.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1922-03-10
Install Gym Equipment

As a matter of fact the gymnasium
equipment installed by the police was
put up for distinct purpose AID that
is to keep the police in fine physical
shape" That word shape" IS rather
disconcerting, and also must not be
misconstrued. To interpret it that
someone may not think it conveys an
idea concerning the physique of the
coppers, it is set down here that the
"bobbies" want 10 keep themselves IN
top notch physical condition, that they
may render uninterrupted service to
the city and that they may keep ply
sieally fit to give a good accounting Of
themselves in combat with crooks and
other lawbreakers.
And the police are quite enthusias-
tic about the new gym at the sta
ton, from Captain Delage down to
Albert Light.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1922-03-10
LIQUOR ADDICTs DRINKING
COLOGNE THEY DO DECLARE

That some liquor addiets are taking
to cologne drinking as a means Of sat
sfying their cravings for alcohol. is
regarded as a certainty by at least one
person, who on going % the mems
rest room Of local theatre. found
empty perfume bottles. The man
who found the BOTTLES wonders If the
person or persons who drank the per
fumery. if they really did, are still liv-
ing. The thoughts Of a person drink
ing such stuff Is enough to send a
shudder along ones spine.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1922-03-10
MOOSE SUPREME AUDITOR
VISITING PUTNAM LODGE

Harry Jeffers Of Jersey City, n. j..
supreme auditor, has been in town
several days-inspecting the books Of
Putnam Lodge, Loyal Order Of Moose
He viii spend the weekend as the
guest Of ~ Waldo Kennedy at East
ford. Sunday. they 20 to Providence
where East Providence lodge will ex.
hibit Mooseheart films, with Mr.. Ken
needy az speaker.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1922-03-10
ATTORNEY SEARLS ARGUES
BEFORE SUPREME COURT

Arguments were made by Attorney
Charles f. Searls on Tuesday before
the Supreme court in the case of Miss
Gertrude A. Wardell, VS.. the Town of
Killingly, Mr.. Searls being associated
with Attorney +. L. Darbie of Daniel
son as lawyer for the town. To date
this case has not been tried, it having
been in the courts for more than two
years on demurrers and legal techni-
calities raised by one side or the other.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1922-03-10
WILL BE HELD ON MONDAY

The adjourned annual town meet
ing will be held in the municipal
building next Monday forenoon. At
that time the chief business TO be con-
sidered will be the fixing of the town
tax rate for the year, a matter that,
under the law. could not be taken up
at the annual meeting in October. but
had TO be postponed until Monday
next.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1922-03-10
ST. PATRICK'S PARTY AT
GRANGE MONDAY NIGHT

The meeting next Monday evening
Of Putnam Grange will be featured by
an entertainment program in observ-
ance of st. Patriek's Day And it is
promised that it will be of such an
enjoyable character that the memory
of it will be green" in the minds Of
all who attend.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1922-03-10
DR.. HUGH HEATH. NEW YORK,
SPEAKS HERE TUESDAY

A I.ayman's conference viii be held
Tuesday afternoon at $50 at the Bap-
fist church. In the evening an open
session will be held when DR.. Hugh
A. Heath Of New York and Mrs. J. d.
Rough of Norwich will speak. Lunch
con viii be served at o'clock FOR a
nominal sum.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1922-03-10
MR.. BOWEN BETTER

The condition Of Herbert W Bowen
Of Woodstock. who has been seriously
III during the past week at his home,
"Plane Hill" Woodstock. is reported
as somewhat improved Two nurses
are with Mr.. Bowen, and at one time
during the week. his condition was
considered extremely grave.