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, 1923-01-11
Income Tax Forms
Are Being Mailed
Federal Revenue Collectors Are Dis
tributing the Familiar Blanks
l0iG-A TO the Tax Papefs

Collectors Of internal revenue are
now mailing to taxpayers who made
similar returns for the year 1921 Form
1040-A for filing Individual returns of
net income of $1,000 or less for the
year 1922. The form is in six pages.
two of which provide for the return
proper, and two for making a dupli-
cate of the return. Two pages are de-
voted to Instructions. The duplicate
and the instruction pages should be
detached and retained by the taxpayer
and the original return mailed to the
collector. Form 1910, for filing returns
of net income in excess of $4,000. soon
will be issued and mailed to taxpayers
who filed similar returns for 1921. The
filing period is from January 1 to
March IL, 1923.
To avoid errors which may result to
their disadvantage, taxpayers are adj
vised by the bureau of internal reve-
nue. to study carefully the instructions
on the forms, especially those with ref
erence to credits for personal exemp-
ions and dependents. Married persons
required TO make a return on Form
1040A-those whose net income was
| 50, 700 or less-are allowed an exemp-
ton of $500. The exemption for mar
ried persons whose net income was in
excess of $1,000 is $1,000.
The exemption for single persons is
$1,000. Also, whether married or sin
gle, the taxpayer is allowed a credit
of $400 for each person dependent up
on him for chief support, if such per-
o is under eighteen years of age or
incapable of self support because men
Continued on Last Page)
, 1923-01-11
Edwards Girl Has
Sleeping Sickness
Now Being Treated in Portland Hos
pital for Attack of Very I'm
usual Malady.

Saratoga friends of the W. c. Ed
wards family, who formerly resided
here, have received word that the eldest
daughter of the family, Miss Ethel.
has recently developed a case Of
sleeping sickness and has been very
i'll for several days past. The follow
ing item concerning the case is clipped
from the Portland Oregonian of Janu-
airy Bird:
The first case of sleeping sickness
reported to the health bureau this year
is hat of Ethel Edwards, age II.
daughter of Mrs. Elmeda Edwards, Of
61S Delay street. Miss Edwards has
been seriously ill for the last three
weeks, although she has not been IN
conscious. She is being cared for at
the Good Samaritan hospital"
, 1923-01-11

Joe Lane. who was elected a coun-
Gilman from the First Ward at the
November election, and was absent
from the city Tuesday night, when the
other new members We're indicted in
to office, returned yesterday from Sar-
atoga and Encampment, where he had
been on some business. He was near
Encampment when the wind blew in
the front of "A building, but, FORUM
ately, Mr. Lane says, the building was
%unoccupied and no one was hurt Mr..
Lane was ten miles from that place.
during the heaviest part Of the wind
storm at Encampment. ana missed the
big blow. '-Latamie Republican.
, 1923-01-11
From Davenport, Ia

From Davenport, Ia
w. O. O., the b~roadcasting station ut
Davenport, is forming n club for the
purpose OF placing crystal receiving
sets in the hands OF worthy "shut-ins'.
These sets are loaned, not given, ana
are to he returned to the club in case
the individual receiving one ceases 10
be n "shut-in." Anyone may join this
club by forwarding to station w. o. G.
a small contribution, thus helping to
bring n great deal Of enjoyment into
the lives Of the suffering. The club is
sues a receipt for each contribution,
and station w. O. @. each
night the placing OF such sets and gives
statements from the "shut-lns' who
have received than.
, 1923-01-11
From Washington

From Washington
The national senate has Increased
the appropriation for b~roadcasting
crop and market reports by radio, from
100000 TO 100000. 1t is expected
that the house will concur in this In
crease, as farmers the country over
are urging this measure.
, 1923-01-11
Passing Of Frank White.

The following article concerning the
death of Frank White, former Platte
valley resident, is reprinted from the
CONTINUED on Page Four
, 1923-01-11
From Denver

From Denver
one hundred and fifty thousand
German troops have been modified in
the Rhur valley, with n great display
Of wartime spirit, to oppose the French
occupation.
, 1923-01-11

1.-THE following news bulletins came
In over the radio last evening. Several
are Associated Press releases, and
were received and are furnished to
The Sun by f. Il. Hall.)
, 1923-01-11
Brief News Bulletins Received
by Wireless Last Night.
From Los Angeles

From Los Angeles
Mrs. Nolan, widow Of the late Cali
fornia representative in the national
house of representatives, will receive
$500 from the national treasury, in
accordance with the custom Of giving
the widow OF a deceased member Of
congress n years pay. Mrs. Nolan
is n candidate to fill out the unexpired
term OF her husband In congress.
, 1923-01-11
Lawmakers Are
Now In Session
Seventeenth Legislature Called to Or
der at Noon on Tuesday. for
Two Months Session.

The seventeenth Wyoming legisla-
ture was organized at the state capt
toll on Tuesday of this week, and the
lawmaking body is now launched on
its sixty-day session of revising, i'm
proving and otherwise remodeling the
statutes of the state.
Simon S%kovgard of Basin, one of the
big ca'tlemen Of that region, was
chosen president of the senate, and j.
ID. Noblitt, n prominent sheepman of
Cokeville, Lincoln county, was elected
speaker of the house. Various APP
pointive positions were filled by the
two houses and the work of %organiza-
ton was practically completed at the
Tuesday afternoon session.
Yesterday the solons listened to the
message of Governor VIM. b. Ross. and
began in earnest the lawmaking bust
ness.
, 1923-01-11
From Denver

From Denver
President Harding on Wednesday
ordered all American forces out of
Germany, in protest against the French
occupation.
tThis will be a financial blow to the
American soldiers there. While en-
gagged in this service they have been
receiving 3.000,O 600 marks per year,
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death, his father having been killed in
a runaway accident and one of his
brothers having been accidently shot
dead by another brother.
Putnam patriot., 1923-05-11
HAMPTON

The engagement has been anueune- ed of Miss Evelyn Martha Pearl. daughter of Mr and Mrs. Austin F Pearl of Hampton. to Joseph Ashhel Essabr0Oks of Hampton.
Putnam patriot., 1923-05-11
WOODSTOCK

cierance Williams has a new trae- tor.
 George Spalding is having his house painted.
 Elizabeth Lowe visited Constance Williams this week.
 Principal Maurice Childs and wife united with the church last Sunday
 Mrs Henry Lamothe entertained relatives from Putnam last Sunday.
 Frank Perrin is operating the town tractor Co improve roads in this sec tion.
 Carolyn Harrison was happily sur prised on Monday evening when sev- eral of her schoolmates hung her a Aaybasket
 Rehearsals have begun for the missionary pageant Co be given under Che auspices of the L. 5. :. in Acaae- my hall on Friday evening, June
 The socal at the pleasant home of MT. and Mrs W 4 Howard on Satur- day evening was well attended and enjoyed by ali. Mr. and Mrs. Maurice Ghilds and Miss Constance Grigg. entertainment committee for the evening. kept everybody busy and happy with various stunts alt games.
Putnam patriot., 1923-05-11
EAST WOODSTOCK

Burton Bosworth has a new seven passenger car.
 Charles H. Killam is visiting rcla- tives in Thompsonviile.
 Elliott Clemenee and family of Southbriase spent Sunday at Donnie View.
 Mrs. J. r. Child and two sons of Putnam spent the weekend with rel atives.
 Miss Emma Coenbs of Southbri1ge snent the weekend with Mr and Mrs. Ralph Eddy.
 Miss Annie Randall of Putnam wifi assist Mrs. J. E. Aldrich cr Maple hurst this summer.
 Charles H. Potter and nephew. George Potter, spent Sunday in Ware. Mass, with relatives.
 Charles Guvotte. who has haa Hith his cousin. Mrs Addie Gah' igh t~ several months, returned Mauda 2 Worcester
 Y. r wcth rel. who has bean Snen6iav Enc writer 10 Worcester with hss daa hfer. Ms Frank fhamr= son. snd feni'~. is at West Vw farm vith his son George and family
 Mrs ! g. May has returned from su extend visit witd her 4a HaHV May, and wife in New lsadan. She nlso saent few Jays With her hHetb= er. Dr. z (. eii3ersleeFel and family in Norwich.
 Mis- Eebeeca Hubbard won tbe first prize iH the speaking contest for the elementary schools held ai Academy hall last Friday cVening Her saIea. ton WIS eThe Legend of beeEenz. '' by 1. !. Proctor.
 Rev. and Mrs II. F Baker Deacon M. E. Morse. Mrs Josephine Steare. and Mrs. George Wcth were among The number who attended the WiHHhHm County G0Herasat churches aad ministers convention iu Putnam Tuesday.
 Miss Sylvia Norton af North We,- chester will be the speaker at the un- lon meeting of the Ladies' Missionary Society in the chapel May l6 at 2Sa o'clock Miss Norton is the secretary of Che missionary literature This is union meeting of fhe three parishe7. Mrs 4. C Morse | the hostess.
Putnam patriot., 1923-05-11
WEST WOODSTOCK

Ernest Anderson is doing Elmer Davis piowiag and planting
 A daughter vas born an Nay 2 tu Air and Mrs Ben Bosworth.
 Miss Mildred s. Jones of Boston spent 1he weekend at her home here
 4 son, Roland Lee. was born Go M and Mrs ]. l.. Sumner. Saturday May
 John Perrin and Elmer Davis are painting Gus Racine's house in Aorth N oodstock.
 Mr. and Mrs. George iitrhheid of South Woodstock were sanday callers al John Shepherd
 Mr. and Mrs Edward Morse and sons. Francis and Philip spent Satuf- eay and Sunday at Deacon Harris.
 J hn Spauldiue gave an Illustration of hsherman's luck when he returned faom a short trip Satnstlay morning with 20 fine large trout.
 Mrs. George Jordan and daughter Rachel of Putnam have returned to Che old Myers homestead. which has been named the siar De Van Terrace Inn, and will soon be opened for the accommodation of people desiring a pleasant place ta spend the summer months.
 The body of Henry Murray, whose death occurred last winter. was taken from thc tomb for burial in the AL drich cemetery. Mrs. Henry Murray and Mr and Mrs Philip Picard Of Worcester were present also Harry Murray and family Of Pomfret and Air. and Mrs. Ashley Hubbard of West Woodstock
Putnam patriot., 1923-05-11
NORTH WOODSTOCK

The May Ladies Aid Saeial wiil be in charge of Mrs. Gbaeies Perrin
 Miss Maud Healey and brother Ner- rill were at home for the weekend
 The Dramatic Club had q May has ket social in the hal on Saturday eve ning
 Mrs Calvin Rawson had as gues on Sunday. Mir and NHs Nikolotl and Mis- Minnie Jeanette a1 Putnam
 Mrs Bessie GoodHins son and her mother are coming from Hardwiek Vt. to spend next week with her
 Mrs Flora Merrick and grandson Joseph of HolVoke. haVa been spend- ing several days with relatives hero.
 Mrs John Healey and daughter, sarah Carolyn, of New York. are with the Healey family for 3 ewo weeks, visit
 L. j. Leavitt and Mrs. Wendell Ni1ter were appointed delegate ta Ihe church conference h Putnam on Tuesday
 Mrs. .elson Brink aad 8rs Grace Buahee motored to ! ifard on Wed acsaav. Represen ntatiss Barrett fes turned home with them.
 Ernest nHye and family have mov- ed from Hartford to the Clemens place in this village. The Clemeas brothers are ta remain in the hlule and board with the family
 Mir. and Airs. C M. Perrin are en- tertaining the formers sister. Mrs. Ruth Holbfook of Providence. Mir. and Mrs. Frank Jackson ef Nilliman- tie brousht her on Monday, rensi- for dinner
Putnam patriot., 1923-05-11

]93ge George Holt and. Hiss Con stance Holt have returned from a AH.ee tas in New York City
 lr and Mrs Joseph (. llanHia s-ii- teftuined Miss Eiske and Mr. FisFe 0f Boston over the weeksend
 Pomfret School second team de feated killingly High school Monday afternoon by the score of ST
 Madame Riceardo. who has been with Miss Mathewsou at Fox HHl Farm, has returned Co New York.
 Miss Marion Harvey who is at presaU travelling in Italy. is expected 10 return to Pomfret late in the mo h.
 Mrs. WnHem T Elliot and Miss Elliot came from Boston AeflHe=- day and opened Orchard House for the season.
 The eighth grade dance seha lie3 Go be teId al the A O Fl. hall Friday evening May IT. has been Dos s3asa until May 18th
 Mrs Frederick Martin Davies Miss Emily O'Seil Davies of New York city, and Day kimbali of Boston were weekend guests of Lawrence and Russell Perkins at Ufton.
 There will be whist and social h Pouffct hall at s o'clock Tuesday evening, May l5, under Che auspics of the Pomfrat Neighhorhood A 8cia ation. Mrs Hazel Lewis is tbe host ess. All cor illly invited.
 The children of the primary room inFhe Center school hung their teach ef May basket on Tuesday eveBine at the home of Mr. Gilbert Came were played and refreshments Were served. An the children departed eaE ly after having one pleasant evening
 The pupils Of the North school hun May basket Go their respective teachers last Thursday evening at the home of Mr. and Mrs Walter Ar hold. All the young people had q wonderful time playing games. Re. fres inn ents were served by Mrs. Ar uoId
Putnam patriot., 1923-05-11
DAYVMLE
Wired Hill has | now car.

Alfred Hill has new car.
 Charles Harris has new car.
 Miss Katherine Henault of Boston spent Sunday here.
 Miss Clara B. Stokes is reported as steadily improving.
 Mrs. Margaret Moran Is reported as steadily improving,
 AiiQ Helen Kelley is making q trip south as far as Atlanta, Ca.
 C W Johnson is visiting the Fields family for an extended period
 8r. and Mrs Harry Wakefield and family spent Sunday in Norwich.
 William Greene and Mrs Hattie Che brough moved to Danielson.
 Mf. and Mrs. Joseph Lodge and son Jack spent Sunday ia Woonsoeket.
 Hiram Harris s v jag his daugh- ter. Mrs. John Stratton, in NorWie
 Mrs Myrtice Blanchard is earing for her uncle, Ur. Sharpe Of Daniel son.
 Miss Charlotte Reddy of Worces- ter spent the weekend at her home here
 Miss Ella Lehrer was in Boston Chs week attending her grandfather fu- neral.
 Mr. and Mrs. Walter Narcotic have returned from their wedding trip Co New York state
 Mrs. Arthur J. iathrop is visiting her mother, Mrs. John Duuham, in Mansfield Center.
 Mss Evelyn Miile- of Dean Aeade- my, Franklin, Mass, spent the week end at her home here.
 Miss Helena Brooks, who has been visiting her parents, has been in Hart ford for d brief visit.
 Mir. and Mrs. Harry Breariy and Mr. and Mrs. Harry Burdick spent Sunday in Stafford Springs.
 Mrs. Mary Street and daughter Maude visited Mfrs. J. l.. Gross Of Providence during the weekend
 Mir. and Mrs. Adelard Giard, Mrs. DaInase Gingras, and Mrs. Orpha Pe- chic spent Sunday in Worcester.
 Mrs. Blanche Barnes has been sick and Mrs. William LaBeIle of Ux- bridge. Mass. Is here caring for her. ,daay people of Dayville attended fhe funeral of she Larkins, which was
Putnam patriot., 1923-05-11
WEST COLCHESTER

Mg. and Mrs. Cyrus Place visited with Mrs Hannah Smith Sunday.
 The Community Club net at the CiarkHille sehoalhouse last week Thursday afternoon.
 William Buxton of East Douglas, Mass, is saving a lot of lumber for Adelbert j. Reynolds of Oakland, K. +
 Mrs. Edmund Montie of Bowditch Mills, Mrs Everett Cutler and son Charles. spent last week Tuesday in Providence.
 Mrs. Ida Flint returned to her home in Providence Sunday. She has been caring for her mother, Mrs. Han nah Smith, who has been in poor health.
 Misses Almira and Lucy Reynolds motored Co Woonsocket Friday after noon. where they attended the funer- al of their cousin. Mrs. Mary Harring- ton Ellis.
Putnam patriot., 1923-05-11
POMFRET

Laa de Flores left for New Haven ii M5nda9
 Mss Anna Furlong of Manchester spent Sunday al her home.
 Nr and Mrs. L. L. Lorillard were iu Newport early in the week.
 Mss Cole and Miss Loring of Bos- iou are a5 the Ben-GrosVenor.
 Misses Mae and Eva latarop were at their home in Rockville over the weekend.
 Miss Mag Gotham, who recently un- defaent an operation for appendicitis s0mp nicely.
 Mr and Mrs. Eugene Murdock of Boston spent Sunday with Mr. and AHs Andrew Murdoek.
 Tine Misses R8samond and Nancy Aauav We're guests at the Ben Gros- venor over the weekend.
Putnam patriot., 1923-05-11
SOUTH WOODSTOCK

H Lewis Young has moved to Fom. Fret.
 Nellie Burleson E opt of town Cor fe3 days
 Martin Nelson has opened his ice cream stand "Havaeoae
 Mfs. Fratt and daughter were visi- tors et g. l. SangeF's on Sunday
 N1s Perry was with her daughter Mrs Boswarth. eafsy in the week.
 Miss Nellie Eewe was the leader of the C. F. meetinr Sunday evening.
 Mir and Mrs Efieson Of Lakeside entertained 8 party If friends over the weekend.
 R. K. Stafford and family and Mrs Belle Young were in North Seiluate sunday afternoon.
 Miss Gertrude Phillips has a pretty bed of hyacinths in full bloom chat is attracting attention
 Mr. and Mrs Waylana Marcy were at Mrs Grace Marcy's in West Wood stock Sunday afternoon.
 Mrs French is not gaining in health and strength as fast as her many friends would be glad Co have her
 Mrs Pillsbury has returned Co Frank Johnston as housekeeper. after spending the winter with relatives n Maine.
 The bright days of the past we have caused farmers and gardeners Co start the spring work along as rapid ly as possible
Putnam patriot., 1923-05-11
Ots-NlN

Mr ant Charles r. Rjndge wis tied in Rock Meadow on Sunday
 Miss Rut Ioughlon is seriously ill Har nieccs. Mrs. Ewing and Mrs EheiGer, are with her.
 Rev Hcry Coolidge has resigned as pastor If the Congregational church If resignation is to take place in Juue.
 Mr. and Mrs. Charles 4. Proulx an Bounce the engagement of theit daughter, M rlie Davidson, to Frank <. Peek of old Lyme, the wedding to take place in June
 Mrs. Harvey Colburn's daughter Lottie had te misfortune to get hold af some lye which she put in he mouth. She did not swallow any, g. 0nly her lips were badly burned
Putnam patriot., 1923-05-11

held in East Killinely Sunday after nOoH.
 There will be meeting of the Day. vile Memorial Association Monday evening May Ii. at 7.30, in Colam. bia han
 Mrs A. E. Darling, who has been spending the winter in Plymouth. N F., is expected back Co open her home Wednesday,.
 Mrs. sarah Mohltt, who has spent thc winter with her daughter. Mrs John Jordan. in MechanicsVili., \. Y, arrived back home last Thursday.
Putnam patriot., 1923-05-11
Many Attend Conte.t


 Academy hall was well filed on Friaay evening at the speaking and spelling contest af the elementary schools. Tho music and oral seIec- tious were enjoyed Rebecea Hubbard ef East Woodstock won first honors, George Williams of Harrisviile. second. and Cedric Child of Eimvale. thiEd The spelling contest vas won by Cedric Child.
 The program was as follows:
 Song @HaRe's Old Swea, Song /" children, skiHieeraakie." by " E. Avtaun. Cedric Child; Opportunity. !" by '. R. siH. Reginald Davidson singing a1 "fhe Bee fb1 tWhea l Am Biz fcJ "rhe Little Fiddle. !" primafv children Song of the Camp. by Basara Taylor, Lillian Es- aerhrook; .Io the American Boy by Theodore Roosevelt, Eugene Hih- bard; songs (al Morning (bl Yes per Hymn, children; "rhe Legend of Bregenz," hy \. \ Proctor. Rebeeca Hubbard; "Fhe Leak in the Dike," by Phoebe Cary Ethel Johnson: songs. Ia3 Bright the Moon | shining. fh1 'l'Fe q Message" children. "fhe HeHiIaee.' hy James Russell Lowell, Florence Lyon: "Granamothofs Story of Bunker Hill" hy . W H8me John Meehan sThe Deacan's Master. piece" bv o W. Halmes. Martha SmH on; song. Drown Your Ifou. bles ln Song" children aLa3y elaIre.a by Alfred L. Teruyson. Ruth sodereren. sIuehcapc Rock" by Rob. ert Sousheg. Rachel Todd; Lincoln's Secend Inaugural Address. George Williams; zaelHHa contest two con. testants from each school. an- Houncements; song. "America.
Putnam patriot., 1923-05-11
ASHFORD

A g. w lkes has opened his ice cream parior.
 Mrs J m Tatsm has been indis. posed Che pas. week.
 Ariel Greene. Sr., has gone to work for tho Tntem Handle Co.
 Harry Tatem has purchased | new ear. as has also Grant Trowbridgc
 Walter rripp of Walimantic visit. cd his mother Mrs Joseph Gurley Hu sdas evening
 irs. Webster Perkins will have an auction in the near future She will remove Co Pomfret.
 George French has moved into Che Th mas place which he recently puf. chased. and Frank Smith has moved into the house vacated by Mir. French. Mr. Ernest Weeks will occupy the upper part of the house with Mir. and Hr. smith.
 All regret to hear of the serious ae- cident Ernest Lewis had on Sunday, when. while riding his motorcycle. he was caught between truck and a touring car. breaking three bones la one foot and tearing the flesh badly on fhe other It is hoped he wtll be able 70 be about in a short time
 A tablet ia memory of the soldiers cf this town who took part in the late war. b being planned to be dedicated on Decoration Day. inasmuch as most Of these mon are still residents ef this town. it would seem only proper and fitting that their choice of q tablet Dc gwen consideration. instead of 6 chosen few who did practically noth- ing when the opportunity presented itself.
Putnam patriot., 1923-05-11

Coming Union Hall, Tuesday. June 25. Eddie Wittstein himself. and seven men, hospital benefit.
Evening star., 1923-09-04

now inadequate for the service ex-
pected. The "fctitious name law
proposed by Mr.. Roberts would re-
under trade. firm or business name
ether thans their own. to file with the
proper District official the correct
name and address of the owner or
owners of the business. such record
TO be open to public inspection. He
also recommends law requiring
corporations organized In other juris-
dictions to file certified copy or
their charters. list of officers, direc-
tors and stockholders. and comply
with other just regulations before
being permitted to transact business
in the District.
Business establishments are being
operated in the District under names
which bear no relation to the name
of the owners. and sometimes much
difficulty is encountered in ascertain
ing such names when necessary to
obtain it for reasons that are en-
tirely justifiable," said the report.
Examinations and Tests.
Examinations and tests made dur
ing the year include scales. 1927
weights 2205S; measures of length.
2.262: measures of capacity, $500;
mechanical measures. 304 automatic
measuring pumps afsbt l'7SS; sss and RseK drug
aminations and tests after adjust
ments were made in 2.1l6 cases;
1855 pieces of equipment were COM
demned, and 665. found thoroughly
detective, were confiscated for de-
struction in accordance with law.
The total number of official visits
by inspectors to established places OF
business was 9.744. Special and sur
prise inspections made out OF the
ordinary routine by special request
or for special reasons numbered 1850,
and o.06S tests were made in the office
laboratory. This, however. does not
include the work of looking after
hundreds of transient vendors oper-
ating throughout the District,
Special Inspections.
I'VE We're able to take up during
the year for the first time TO any con-
siderable extent" said Superintendent
Roberts. the work of weighing pack
ages of commodities put up in local
retail stores in advance Of sale for
the purpose of determining whether
or not the weights We're correctly