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Putnam patriot., 1922-02-17
LOAFING DOWN TOWN
UNDER POLICE BAN
Loiterers Must Stop Practice
of Standing In Front of
Store Windows
Blocking Up Doorwsys Also Com
planned Ahout.-CAptsin Acts

Lettering about downtown, at least
as far as such loafing takes the form
of standing in doorways of stores and
leaning against the show windows of
business places, has fallen under the
ban of the police and is to be stopped.
Such is the assertion of Captain of
Police Remi Delage. who has issued
instructions to all officers to cause
those who loiter, to stand at the outer
edge of the sidewalk
The practice of standing before
doors of stores. making it difficult for
people to fairly worm their way into
the establishments, has become nui-
sanee and has been complained about
to the police. There is also the prac-
tice of leaning against show windows.
sometimes the entire displays Of mer-
chants being blocked from view, de-
stroying the object for which windows
were made pretty to attract the eye
10 sell goods
Captain Delage states that if 4
warning, in a general way, is not sufii-
cient to get results, he will station an
officer downtown with specific instrue-
tions to stamp out this store-door and
show-window lettering. But it is
hoped that those who have been in
the habit of thus spending their leis-
urc time. will cooperate with the po-
lice and thus put an end to the prac-
tees objected 70, rs at present exist
ing.
Putnam patriot., 1922-02-17
PATRIOT RECEIVES ORANGES
FROM FAYETTE L. WRIGHT

The Patriot is in receipt Of dozen
delicious oranges from Fayette l.
Wright Of Pomfret, who is spending
the winter at his ranch in Clearwater.
Fla. The oranges were picked by
Mr.. Wright himself, packed and ship
ped. and were greatly relished by the
Patriot staff, members Of which appre-
ciate Mr.. Wright's thougktfulness.
H. II. Davenport Of Pomfret received
case of oranges from Mr.. Wright.
and many neighbors and friends Of tho
latter are enjoying them.
Putnam patriot., 1922-02-17
OLNEYVILLE BUSINESS MEN
TO SPEAK IN PUTNAM SOON

What is hoped will prove a largely
attended, enthusiastic meeting of the
Putnam Chamber of Commerce, is to
be held in Odd Fellows hall on Wed
nesday evening. March /. at 8 o'clock.
President Vaughn has arranged TO
have two speakers, who are not only
successful business men, capable pub
lie speakers, but strong Chamber of
Commerce members. They are Viii.
liam Hughes. president Of the olney-
vile Or. H. Chamber Of Commerce.
and James Mills. secretary of the
same organization.
Putnam patriot., 1922-02-17
METHODiSTS HAVE ANNUAL
CHURCH NIGHT" AFFAIR

The annual church night" of the
Methodist church was held last eve
ming Thursday with large number
of parishioners in attendance. Selec-
tions were given by the Mandolin Club
and supper was served d. B. Gilbert
acted as POSTMASTER There were Sc
leetions by a male quartet. a solo by
Mrs. Rawley. and a trio by the Misses
Sandstrom and ] H. Marsh. The adj
dress of the evening, which was TO
have been given by Rev. Frank King
don, pastor Of the fremont Street
Methodist church, Boston, was given
by Rev. d. d. Hoagland Of Boston
University.
Putnam patriot., 1922-02-17
SUMMONED TWICE
TO PUT OUT CHIMNEY FIRES

The fire apparatus was called out
about $50 o'clock this Friday morn
ing by still alarm and extinguished a
chimney fire in the house at 27 George
street. that is occupied by L. +. Rich
ardson and is owned by Charles Mi
ron. There WAS no damage.
The firemen were also called last
evening Thursday for chimney
fire in the house at 50 Walnut street,
that is occupied by George Lizard and
family. The flames We're smothered
with the chemical and there was no
damage
Putnam patriot., 1922-02-17
NO STRIKE AT SILK MILL
JOHN A. DADY DECLARES

John A. Dady, owner and manager
Of the John A. Dady Corporation, de-
MED to the Patriot that there had been
strike at the Bullock street plant Of
the concern, he declaring that the re-
ported strike Of employees in protest
to the 5 per cent reduction in wages,
was untrue.
Putnam patriot., 1922-02-17
TO GIVE THIRD LECTURE
BEFORE LOCAL CIVIC CLUE

The third Of the lecture series on
national and international topics b.
John Jay Whitehead. Jr., will be Civ
en- Friday evening, Feb. "a, In Red
Mems hall. Pomfret street. at o.
clock.
Putnam patriot., 1922-02-17

Jerome Clark TourtelIotte. nine
year-old son Of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur
Tourtellotte. celebrated his birthday
last week when his parents in vited IS
friends to enjoy II with him. Games
and refreshments were INDUCED In
and many good wishes were showered
on the young lad.
Putnam patriot., 1922-02-17

Mrs. Albert Peehie of Smith street
fell on the slippery sidewalk In coming
out of a north end store Tuesday and
sustained broken right leg and dis
location of the ankle. She was taken
TO the Day Kimball Hospital, where
she is resting as comfortably as could
be expected.
Putnam patriot., 1922-02-17

of the transient or semi-transient ma
ture, may live in Putnam on Oct. 1,
but be elsewhere when the time for
collection Of the personal tax comes
around; and it is well to have in mind
that even an alien, male or female.
who has no intention of becoming an
American citizen and who perhaps
cannot speak a word of English. il
etween the ages Of 81 and 60 and not
exempted, has to pay a personal tax
of 81 to the town of Putnam, IL he or
she lived here on the first day of Dc
tober, 1921, without regard TO where
he or she lives when the tax is collect
ed.
Property Owners Pay Tax In April
The property tax in the town of
Putnam. 50 long as the law remains as
il is at present, cannot be collected
until some time in April In other
words. in April property owner pays
taxes on property which he owned on
Oct. Of the preceding year. Though
he may dispose of the property on
Oct. he must pay the tax next April
il he had it on Oct. |.
The property tax rate is never laid.
by which Is meant, It IS never known
until the citizens determine it mt the
town meeting usually held around the
10th Of March. and sufficient time
thereafter has been allowed for the
seleetmen to make the calculations
and pass the tax book or rate book to
the tax collector.
Change Collection Plan
In former years in order that tax
payers might not be made TO take two
trips 10 the tax collectors office, all
collectors have received both the per-
sonal tax tdue Feb. 1. as above sta
ed, and the property tax (due in
April1 at the same time, usually in the
month of April. This year, however.
on account of the doubling up of the
amount Of the personal taxes, It would
be ineonseEient both 10 the public
and the tax collector to try TO collect
+ all taxes at the same time. For this
reason the personal tax will be re-
ceived at once. (see notice in anoth.
or part of the paperl.
To sum up. all men and women be-
tween the ages of Fl and 60 who re-
sided in the town of Putnam on the
first day Of October, 1921, and are not
exempted therefrom, owed the town
Of Putnam on Feb. !, 1922, personal
tax Of $500
Tax Collector Ernest G. Morse II
ready to receive all such taxes at his
office. y Front street. That there is
a penalty for those who do not pay
their taxes on time is point for all
20 remember.
Putnam patriot., 1922-02-17

Waldo E. Chase Of Brown Univer-
sity spent the weekend with his par
ents. Mr.. and Mrs. Clarence w.
Chase.
Putnam patriot., 1922-02-17

Mrs. Yvonne Beaudreault Fisher
has gone to the Memorial Hospital
Pawtucket, TO train for a nurse.
Putnam patriot., 1922-02-17
Putnam Women Must Pay
Poll Tax For First Time
COLLECTOR (. c. MORSE ISSUES INITIAL CALL TO 500
LOCAL WOMEN TO COME FORWARD WITH
THEIR REMITTANCES OF $500
Town Assessment Against Both Male Residents
Payable Now BY All, Unless Granted Exemption

Having danced. fguratively speak.
ing. on an equal footing with men. for
two years. women of Connecticut. in
common with their sisters all over the
United States, must now pay the fid-
der They have enjoyed the right to
vote and have exercised il. and now.
for the first time in their lives, they
must. like the men, pay personal or
poll tax, unless specifically exempted.
Payment of the poll tax, however,
does not necessarily hinge on their
having cast their ballots in elections
now past, for every woman Is now liza
BILE for the tax. whether she voted or
not. The tax is now due and payable.
and Ernest c. Morse, tax collector of
the town of Putnam. today gives for
NAL notice TO the women of Putnam
that he is ready to receive on behalf
Of the town 81 from each and every
one of the 800 women who are resi-
dents of the town.
Town Tax Collector Morse collects
two kinds Of taxes. one property tax.
and one personal tax. While this dis
tinetieu Is perfectly clear to the aver
age citizen. it is surprising how many
people there are who do not under
stand these terms Numerous people
consider that property tax means real
estate only. and at least 80 times .
year. after repeated opportunities on
the part of the tax collector he gets in
touch with delinquents who maintain
that they have no property. Such
people nine times out Of ten have an
automobile and are surprised that
they have to pay tax upon it.
Personal Tax Called poll Tax"
The personal tax Is sometimes call
ed poll tax" The name probably
came about because It was assessed
against people who exercised the priv
ilege Of going TO the polls and voting.
For years. however. in Connecticut.
there has been no poll tax, but per
sonal tax in place of It has been i'm
posed against all male persons be
tween the ages Of q and 60 who are
not specifically exempted. Now that
/ the ladies have recently come into
their own" the legislature in its wis
dom has seen fit TO strike out from the
statute the word male" so that now
every person whether male or female,
whether voter or not, whether citi-
zen or an alien, between the ages eff
u aud 90, unless specifically exempt
ed. must pay a personal tax Of S2.0n.
Poll Tax Now Due
The personal tax has always been
due by law on Feb. of each year,
and relates back to Oct. / Of the pre-
ceding year The last date is import
ant because many people. particularly
Putnam patriot., 1922-02-17
CONSECRATE SIX
MEMORIAL GIFTS
Congregational Church Con-
ducts Service With Former
Pastor In Charge
Rev. Boynton Merrill Gives Inspiring
Address.-Reeital Delights All

At the deeply impressive service OF
thanksgiving and conservation. at the
Second Congregational church We'd
nesday evening, six memorial gifts to
the church were formally dedicated,
these ceremonies being followed by a
recital on the new Hall pipe organ, a
gift in memory of Chester +. Child,
by Henry f. Wry, organist of the Old
South church, Boston. Members of
the church, and other friends were
happy to welcome. even if for only &
few hours, their former pastor. Rev.
Boynton Merrill, now associate pastor
of the Old South church, who had
charge of the evenings exercises and
gave an eloquent address.
A large congregation was assem-
bled when the service began and ev-
eryone looked about in admiration at
the beautifully renovated church in
terror. not detail escaping atten-
ton. Visitors voiced their admira-
ton of what had been accomplished
in adjoining the edifice, and members
of the society looked with an appre-
ciatiye eye on the results of their col
lective sacrificing and Jealous labors
to accomplish a purpose goal that
they may we'll feel pride in upon its
attainment.
Putnam patriot., 1922-02-17
RECOUETS HISTORY
OF CHURCH SOCIETY
East Woodstock Church, l62
Years Old, Made Subject
of Interesting Paper
Article Ia Read Before Members of
Parish a. Annual Meeting

Hrs. Chester f. May read histori
cal sketch of the East Woodstock
congregational church. at the annual
meeting and supper Of the society re
Gently, Mrs. Mays article taking into
account all events Of history connect
ed with the parish. from the time of
the inception of the church to the
present time.
At the request of the members Of
the church The Patriot is pleased To
print herewith Mrs. Mays historical
sketch:
The Congregational church at East
Woodstock was organized in 1860.
Rev. Abel Stiles was the first minis
ter and remained % years. His death
occurred July %, 1888, and he was
buried in our cemetery near the
church he loved so well Rev Joshua
Johnson followed him as pastor for 10
years The third pastor was Rev. Viii
liam Graves, who served % years. He
was greatly beloved by his people.
During his passionate collections were
first taken for missions. As part of
his salary he received 80 cords Of
wood yearly. the price Of the wood be-
ing sl.34 per cord. Here he died and
was buried in the cemetery.
Hold First Revival Service.
From 1915 to 1880. period of Is
years, Rev. Samuel Backus was pas
tor. During his ministry the first
great revivals in the history of the
church took PLACES converts were
taken into the church at one time, and
later 200 persons made profession of
faith. At the close Of his ministry
they erected new house Of worship.
the present church being built in 1881
and dedicated April 25, 1882. and on
the same day Rev Orseu Cowles was
ordained and installed as pastor. Dur
ing his pastorate Of FIVE years there
were marked revivals and as result
1879 converts were added TO the
church. On account Of ~ health he
asked that his pastoral relations with
the church be dissolved, and his re-
quest was granted.
Rev Thomas Boutelle served the
church from 1887 to i849 and in his
u years Of ministry il is said the
church and society contributed 10
benevolent objects. s5.042.55, nearly
$3.50 per year.
Following Mr.. Boutelle came Rev.
James A. Clark, Rev. NJ. Burdett. Rev.
J. A. Roberts and ]. d. Potter.
| Rev. e. n. Pratt Becomes Pastor
Rev. Z. H. Pratt began his ministry
in 1856. At that time there were SIS
families numbering more than 200
soals. On pleasant Sundays 1876 were
I found in the house of worship.
Continued on Page Four)
Putnam patriot., 1922-02-17
Speaker Praises Workers

The speaker also had a word of
praise for the architect. William d..
Johnson Of Hartford, who with Mrs.
Johnson was present at the service as
invited guests of the church. Mr..
Merrill pointed out that the colors
used in the redecorating were white,
representing purity, red, sacrifice, and
green, life.
''The setting up of memorials"
said Mr.. Merrill. would be to no
avail unless we thereby catch the spir-
itual vision they give II would be to
no purpose unless souls are lifted to
God. Each has its own inspiration
and. if caught and pursued. will be
fruitful Of results to the glory Of the
kingdom Of God !"
Continued on Page Four)
Putnam patriot., 1922-02-17
Poll Tax Now Due

The personal tax has always been
due by law on Feb. l of each year,
and relates back to Oct. Of the pre-
ceding year The last date is import
ant because many people, particularly
Putnam patriot., 1922-02-17
Two ehoirs Sing

Tie service opened with the prelude
by the combined junior and senior
ehoirs. and afterward the congrega-
ton sang. THE Son of God Goes
Forth to War" Rev. Boynton Merrill
gave the invocation and the gathering
Joined in repeating the Lords prayer.
All sang the Gloria and afterward the
Scripture lesson was read By Rev.
Stephen T. Livingston of Thompson.
The hymn, "Ten Thousand Times Ten
Thousand" was next sung and after
ward the dedicatory prayer, which
found an echoing sentiment IN the
hearts of all present, was given by
Rev. J. Spencer Voorhees, of Pom
fret. The dedicatory hymn. "The
Ghureh's One Foundation, was next
sung by the congregation. and after
ward came the address of dedication
by Rev. Mr.. Merrill.
In beginning his address Mr.. Mer-
rill expressed his happiness in being
present, saying that he was happier
than he had been for many months.
He did not say so, but his audience
knew that for him the services of that
night represented the accomplishment
of an object. the attainment Of which
he stimulated interest in the parish
when ne was pastor of the church and
worked ardeutly for while laboring in
this CITY
Putnam patriot., 1922-02-17

Mr. Merrill declared that it had
been his good fortune to begin his
life's work in the ministry in Putnam
and that he had always been grateful
for this fact. He affirmed that when
he was pursuing his duties here he did
not realize. in the way he does now,
the happy time he had while working
for and with the people of his church
and the city at large. Our people,
said Mr.. Merrill. II always found
ready to make sacrifices and the final
one during my stay in Putnam cul-
inmates in this service tonight-saeri-
fees made for the glory of God. :
Mr.. Merrill voiced thanks for the
small group of Pensioners who rem
dered such signal service in carrying
through the renovating plans and ar
ranging for the dedication service.
The catching of the spiritual vision by
these workers. Mr.. Merrill declare J..
was responsible in large measure for
the success of their efforts.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1922-01-05
Freight Rate Cut Helps
Road Funds Of Minnesota
Babcock Estimates 1922 Savings Un,
der New Road Material Tariffs
Means More Work

Saving Of approximately $3.50, 900
on the 1922 construction program Of
the Minnesota Highway. Department
is virtually assured by 20 per cent
reduction in freight rates on road ma
terials ordered this week by the state
railroad and warehouse commission
and made public by Commissioner
Ivan Bowen. -
Charles M. Babcock, state highway
commissioner, upon whose petition the
'ower rates are ordered, made the es-
innate and said it is conservative =.
It will mean saving of about 81 900
a mile on paving, $500 mile on grav-
el-surfacting for which materials are
shipped by rail, and other correspond
ing savings, he said. Anticipating a
freight rate decrease, Mr.. Babcock di-
-ected that all highway contracts be
so drawn that any savings would re-
vert to the state.
Commissioner Bowen's announce
ment of the reduced tariffs means
hat there will be available this
year an additional quarter of a mil
ION dollars to enable the highway
department to further spread and
speed the benefits under Good Rods
Amendment No. l." said Mr.. Bah
cock.
Proceedings before the railroad
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1922-01-05
Miss Jennie Marie Bearson and Mr.

Miss Jennie Marie Bearson and Mr.
Hans p. Maryland were married at
the court house in Long Prairie
Wednesday, December %. Mr.. and.
Mrs. Julian r. Lennes accompanied
the young folks, and acted as brides
maid and best man. The bride wore a
beautiful dress Of white crepe de
chine trimmed with white satin and
silk lace. She casried bouquet OF
pink and white roses. Mrs. Lennes,
her sister, who accompanied her, wore
white silk tricot. After the wedding
supper was served the wedding
party at the home of the brides par
.ents, Mr.. and Mrs. S. E. Bearson, OF
Little Sank. Mr.. and Mrs. Maryland
will make their home on farm IN
Little Sank township. The groom Is
a Young man from Owatonna. They
have the best wishes Of many friends
for a long and happy married life
Long Prairie Leader.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1922-01-05

order Limiting Time to File Claims
Within Three Months, and fer
Hearing Thereon
state or Minnesota. County of Stearns
in Probate Court.-ss.
Estate Of Miles w. Huey. deceased.
In the Matter Of the Estate of Niles
W. Huey, Decedent.
Letters Of administration this day
having been granted to George Berg
gren and 1t appearing by the affidavit
Of said representative that there are
no debts of said decedent:
1t is ordered. That the time within
which all creditors Of the above nam
ed decedent may present claims
against his estate In this Court. be-
and the same hereby is. limited to-
.hree months from and after the date
hereof: and that Friday the 34th dag
If March 1922 at 9 o'clock A. NJ. In
the Probate Court Rooms at the Court
House atthe City Of St. Cloud in saia
County. be. and the same hereby IL
fixed and appointed as the time anG
place for hearing upon and the exam
ination. adjustment and allowance Of
such claims as shall be presented with
IN the time aforesaid.
Let notice hereof be given BY the
publication OF this order in The Sank
Centre Herald as provided by law.
Dated December 2srd 1891.
{SeaD ~ ~E-4G. al j. J. b. HIMSI.
8l-3s Judge Of Probate.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1922-01-05
MANY LIKE THIS IN SAUk
CENTRE

Similar Cases Being Published In
. Each Issue
The following case is but one of
many occurring daily in Sank Centre
1t is an easy matter to verify it. Ask
your neighbor. You cannot ask fo.
better proof.
Louis jackson, prop, feed barn,
200 Oak St., Sank Centre, says:
Whenever my kidneys have gotten
the least bit out of order have al
ways resorted to Doan's Kidney Pills
and on each occasion they have given
good results. A short time ago my
Kidneys wern't acting properly and
they were a little weak. I had to
PASS the secretions quite often during
he night and this caused annoyance.
Ny back panied and dizzy spells
came on. Steady dull aches in my
Kidneys made me miserable. I was
so lame I could hardly get around at
all. When I used DoanEs Kidney
Pills they, as always, fixed me up. !
got Doan's at Dowswel's Drug
Store"
Price Coo, at all dealers. Don't
simply ask for kidney remedy-get
DoaHs Kidney Pills-the same that
Mr.. jackson had. Foster-Milburn
Co., Mfrs, Buffalo, N. Y. ADV
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1922-01-05
PADUA

The ladies of Padua are busy quilt.
ing now. .-
Peter Young is now employed by
Ed Reznecheck.
Folks of Padua have started a real
lively New Year.
Mrs. Rudolph Klar is spending 8
few weeks at home in Birchdale.
Margie Reznecheck is spending this
week at the Ed Reznecheck home.
Mr.. and Mrs. Peter Esler are
staying with Frank Esler this week:
The Henry Eggan family spent
Sunday evening at Ed Reznecheck's
Miss Rosa Rousslang was caller
Of Mrs. Mike Esler's one day lasi
week. " e5
Everybody reported a good time
at the supper party given on Lewis
Wiener. : .
Emil Weber Of Minneapolis is
spending few weeks with Mike
Beclmann. 4
Little Jake Esler is spending his
vacation with his sister, Mrs. HUI
bert Rousslang.
Grandma Esler has been on the
sick list for several days and is
about the same.
Mr.. Doubrava took Christmas din
ner at the Will Bellinger home in
Sank Centre
Monday bunch gathered at the
Frank Esler home and spent a real
social afternoon.
Charlie Klarr is spending few
days with his father and brother
Hugo Klarr of Padua.
Miss Blanche Lockead, Grace Lcck,
cad, George Barrner and Emil Butter
were callers at the Joe Doubrovs
home Tuesday.
Miss Blanche Lockead returned tt
Nashau to attend her school dutie:
there after spendi g her vacation
with her sister Grace.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1922-01-05
ORDER LIMITING TIME TO FILE
CLAIMS AND HEARING


State OF Minnesota, County OF Stearns.
In Probate Court--ss. .>-..
In the Matter OF the Estate Of Ann Il.
Mossman. Decedent. j., % $500.
Letters testamentary this day hav-
ing been granted to Lou NJ. Mossmaa
Z 1t is ordered, that the time withia
which all creditors of the above named
decedent may present claims against
her estate in this Court, be-. and the
same Is limited to six months from
and after the date hereof; and that
Friday the lard day of June 1929. at
8 o'clock A. N. in the Probate Court
Rooms at the Court House at the
City Of St. Cloud In said County, be
and the same hereby is, fxed and APP
pointed as the time and place for hear
ing upon and the examination. adjust
menti and allowance of such claims as
shall be presented within the time
aforesaid. ..>N -,
j Let notice hereof be given by the
publication Of this order In The Sank
Centre Herald as provided by law.
Dated December 18th. 1921.
fCourt SeaO J. B. HIMSL
L. l.. KELLS Judge of Probate
Attorney for Petitioner S1-sS