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Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1923-02-23

hrary. collected over a period Of years
his Office equipment, and a sum Of
money amounting TO about $4,000
which he had placed in the drawer Of
his desk. Many Of Attorney Macdon
aids legal papers were saved through
their being carefully filed in his safe
He carried about $4,000 insurance
on his Office, which he believes will al
most cover the total amount Of hi.
losses.
Doctors New Office Goes
DR.. Bernard p. Murphy, who recent.
ly moved into the corner Offices on the
second floor Of the building, occu-
pied for many years by DR.. f. F. Per
~. was a heavy loser DIR. Murphy
who was out Of medical practice for
many years, returning only at the time
Ct the war, has been steadily building
up a successful practice. On moving
into his new offices he fitted them ur
with an entirely new outfit and furni.
ture. All Of this was lost in the con
fiagration. DIR. Murphy estimates his
losses at about $500 to 5000, which
was covered by insurance amounting
TO $500. DR.. Murphy feels keenly
the loss of his diplomas and other rec.
ords which hung on the walls Of the
Office.
Lombardo & Son. fruit dealers, &C
cupying the structure next to the
burned building, and in the Hopkins
property, suffered a severe loss from
smoke and water. They estimate their
loss at about $4,000, fully covered
by insurance. as was also the loss TO
the Hopkins building itself.
Origin of Fire Unknown
Fire Chief Thurston made thor
ough investigation to determine the
origin Of the fire, but in this he was
unsuccessful. His record reads
Cause of fire, unknown" The fur
mace door being closed seems TO dis
prove the theory that the burning of
blacksmith coal formed gases and
blew burning Goals through the door
onto the floor The theory that a
short circuit in the wiring may have
caused the fire is abandoned for only
recently the place was rewired and the
work approved by the Board of Fire
Underwriters. That spontaneous
combustion occurred in the two ton
pile Of coal. put into the cellar on
Tuesday, is also secuted for good and
sufficient reasons. Unless some new
evidence is uncovered, the cause of
the blaze will remain a mystery. pri-
yate opinions Notwithstanding.
Moderation in temperature was an
aid to the firemen in fighting the seeth-
ing mass Of flames, and there was an
ample crew Of men on hand. Fire
Chief Thurston directed movements
and with his assistants, handled the
menaeing situation excellently. Some
of the fremen, not properly eloe>~d
with boots and rubber coats, goc
soaked to the skin, but remained right
on duty just the same, despite the
pany's efficiency and service.
Bursting of hose, at the very be
ginning of operations, handicapped
the men in getting in the effective
work that was SO much needed during
the first few moments after they ar
rived on tie scene. The hose used
was only recently tested under $50
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1923-02-23
.,puE BLOCK BURNS -.
poNAn1oss PLACED AT si2s'ooo
lc0,,inued from Page siS)

- IniIding and realizing that
barnihs ..s nothing to be done in the
there q devastating a blaze, he
fs seed : to his home, coming 70 the
resaiH,t ster in the morning when the
.'e .is;a 'r was little else than charred
- hopeless rum ,..-.., l.. :,
Nj h.1Jine and contents including
me sO"antiful furnishings Of his store
the s. r.luable stock maintained at
and w s65. 900 and $4,000. His
bet~e'H ..,ered by an insurance of ap-
loss = st $4,000. The store was
rroA - he prettiest in this section OF
one o. -. The walls were lined with
the So So cases backed by mirrors
haa' held in large mahogany frames.
aIa NJ stoek Of all kinds of drugs
4 -. .tssmieals was kept on hand and
ana en- sa bas long enjoyed a large and
Pf9 p"tore the day had ended Mr.. Dom
Ssd engaged a space in the We
nus Theatre building, where ne VIII
tOly an his business pending the
all ..ssIetion Of a new structure to re-
sI,es the burned building.
Other Losses
n....ns the largest loss next to that
NJ ponahue was that sustained by
81 ~ ~. seder. Mr.. Seder had in stock
1 ,a.ne ouantity of seasonable goods,
' sa a handsome line of spring
la' i GUNNER garments, which had only
INV .a al. arrived and had only been
is. 1.;.rv unpaeked. Only within the
~ he had completed making his
,.astory Of stock preparatory to the
i. .a,;ng of the spring season. The
~ i The seder store is estimated at
$4,000, which is covered by hsur-
80, reported at $4,000.
The seder store, which occupied
- a. the largest spaces in the build
- Y,ss one of the most up-to-date
-. .lsthipg establishments in Windham
eoun,y. By the burning of the store
ave- employees were temporarily
,sroyn out of work.
nouble Catastrophe for Alexander
Sorrowing for his wife who died
.,st one week ago to a day, the loss of
i. business fell even more heavily
g1on Alexander Varbedian than upon
- other occupants of the building.
~. varhedian died at the Day Kim
IAN Hospital last Thursday after
ref illness, leaving seven small chill
s.sn. Yesterday morning Mr.. Var
badian had TO stand in the street and
Itch the flames destroy the business
which he has spent years in building
m he having established himself in
80 ponahue block Is years ago.
Besides his standard stock of foot
wear Mr.. Varbedian had only just re-
ssiyed a number of cases of spring
,lyles, which had only been partially
renoged from the packing cases. Mr..
varbedian IS the heaviest loser, pro-
g5rtionately. Of any occupant of the
building. His insurance covered but
snail proportion of the $4,000 loss
which he sustained, since Mr.. Yarbe-
dan carried only about $4,000 insur-
anee.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1923-02-23

II was announced this week that
the Mems Club Of the Congregational
church has secured Lieut. Governe
Hiram Bingham as the speaker for
the annual banquet Of the club which
will be held at the Congregational
church on the evening Of March 1t.
4 magician will furnish amusement
during the evening. This is the prin-
eipal event on the very interesting
program which the club has arranged
for the remainder Of the season.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1923-02-23
In Our Ready-to-W Wear Section

We have a very small assortment of coats left
after the winter selling, and shall offer them at
much less than half price for this sale.
But our New Spring Dresses and Goats and Suits
are here so to make this department of interest to
you during this SALE we shall give 20 discount
Dollar Day only.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1923-02-23
Law Library Cannot Be Replaced


Expressions Of sympathy for the
firm Of Torrey & Geissler were heard
on all sides from Putnam legal men
today, since the loss Of the valuable
library owned by the firm and collect
ed during many years Of active prae-
tiee, represents the destruction Of one
of the NEST important and valuable
sources of legal information in this
section of the state. Mr.. Torrey. the
senior member of the firm. had oecu-
pied his Offices in the block for more
than 20 years. During this time he
had built up a library Of exceptional
quality, including many of the old
statute books Of the state, which have
long been out Of print. Each year he
would purchase new volumes to re-
place others which had become obso-
lete. The result was library that
has long been the admiration Of law.
yers all through this section. This Ii
brary alone was insured for $4,000.
Building & Loan Records Safe
Besides the library the firm lost
many important valuable legal rec
ords as well as all of the office equip
ment. Late yesterday afternoon work.
men succeeded in freeing from the de-
bris the firms large steel safe which
was opened and the contents found TO
be in excellent condition. The rec
ords Of the Putnam Building e. Loan
Association, of which Judge NJ. II.
Geissler is the secretary and treasur-
er, were found TO be in perfect con-
dition, to the great relief of Judge
Geissler himself aud everyone else d.
reetly interested,
Judge Geissler In Boston
At the time the fire broke out
Judge Geisler was in Boston, where
he went on Wednesday evening to at
tend a checker tournament. He was
notified of the loss by telephone and
returned to Putnam last evening.
Attorney Torrey was unable to
place a full monetary value on the
losses of his firm. He stated $4,000 as
an approximate figure, but doubted
that this would cover the full amount,
and nothing, he declared. could cover
some of the papers and books which
were lost.
Doctor Wright Loses Equipment
DR.. II. B. Wright, dentist, occupy
ing a second floor office, was another
occupant of the building who lost his
complete business equipment. To-
gether with the furnishings of his Of
flee and waiting room and all of his
mechanical apparatus and instru
ments, Dir. Wright lost valuable
shipment of gold and silver filings
which he had just received. DR.. Wright
was fully insured to the amount Of
50, 500, which he believes will cover
his losses completely He left for Bos-
ton late yesterday morning to make
arrangements at once for the pur-
chase Of a complete new equipment.
On his return he will install himself
in an Office in the Bradley Theatre
Attorney Macdonald Loses Money
Attorney Arthur 5. Macdonald,
former owner of The Patriot, who oe
eupied single Office adjoining those
of Torrey & Geissler, lost his law IL
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1923-02-23
SUSAN ]. HOPKINS.


Through the columns Of The Patriot
l desire to thank my neighbors and
friends for all the kindness shown to
me and my husband during his illness
and also wish TO express appreciation
for the flowers sent in his memory.
MRS. LEANDER II. SNOW
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1923-02-23
Card of Thanks.

We desire To express our most sin
eere appreciation and heartfelt thanks
to our many friends and neighbors
for their kindness and sympathy ex.
tended 10 Us during our recent be-
reavement.
Mr.. Henry 2 Holmes
Mr.. and Mrs. Lucian n. Holmes
Mr.. and Mr. Edwin s. Darling
Mr. Donald =. Holmes
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1923-02-23

In Our Hosiery Section
Children's Stockings, regular SOC quality,
Tor
Chiliren's "a Socks, dark colors, 89c quality,
Tor
Ladies' Silk Hose, $175 quality ............ $l.oo
2O% on any hose in stock not specially listed
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1923-02-23

pounds pressure, and was pronounced
o. X. and why, in view Of this fact.
that length after length should burst,
IS puzzling to say the least. Chief
Thurston IS investigating this matter
thoroughly. In all, the fremen had
seven lines of hose playing on the
flames. one being attached TO the en-
CINE on the Ne. / fire truck.
Telephone Cable Burns
During he fire a telephone cable.
passing overhead right in front Of the
Donahue block, was burned out.
About so peoples telephones were
thereby put out of order, at points in
the vicinity, just north Of the fire.
Wire Chief Jones had a temporary
service installed in a score Of cases
in quick order, and soon after a gang
of men had arrived from Norwich and
New London, with needed equipment.
the cable was restored and full service
was again effective. this just before
3 o'clock. Here was another practical
demonstration of the telephone corr
pany's efficiency and service.
Remove Household Furniture
The families of A. Bianchi and Eu-
gene Benoit. residing in the cottage
house on Bundy street, were alarmed,
justly. during the fire that their house
would get fire and burn down. So.
with help. most of their household
era,9s .,.o., ,.a.,,a .s.I - "a s.ns-,4-.f
safety. Everything was returned lat
er.
Being in imminent danger, all of
the goods and merchandise in the
stores of Arthur DIVERT and Miss Lou
Use NJ Rivard were moved out, the
former to Blanchette & Brodeur's
store, and the latter to Gilman's store
house. Many willing hands helped
out and the task was easily and quick
ly done. When the danger Of the fire
was passed. both business people had
their merchandise carried back to
their stores.
Make Hasty Exit
Mr.. and Mrs. Vincent MeEvoy and
daughter made a hasty exit from
their apartment over Duyert's Fabric
Shop when fire threatened the build
ing. Mrs. MeEyoy and the baby ac-
eepted cordial hospitality at the home
of Mr.. and Mrs. w. j. Bartlett. and
afterward went to the home Of Mr..
McEyoy's parents for few days.
Their home was not damaged any
greater than having the ceilings sat
urated with water and windows smash
ed.
Third Fire on Site
The burned structure was about 20
years old, being erected about 1902
by Ransom and Leland Bradley. They
were the owners of the structure that
had previously stood on the site and
which had been partially destroyed by
fire. This burned building was known
as the Thomas Bundy property. Mr.
Bundy sold to Thomas Bughee, who
later sold to the Messrs. Bradley.
Following the burning of the struc-
ture. the Bradleys had the old
building torn down and had erected
the one that burned down yesterday.
Yesterdays fire was the second in
this building. a damaging FIRE occur
ring Is years ago flor which John
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1923-02-23

Daigle sounded the alarm) at this sea
son Of the year. The Bradlcys sold
TO Mr.. Donahue IN 1918 at reported
price Of $4,000.
Firemen and policemen remained
on the scene all last night
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1923-02-23
Card OF Thanks

We wish TO express our sincere
thanks TO our friends and neighbors
for kindness shown our father in late
illness and death.
MRS. T. HARTMAN
MR.. r HARTMAN
MR.. W. H1SCOX
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1923-02-23
CARD or THANKS

want to thank the Putnam fire
company fer their splendid work IN
saving my buildings from destruction
during the very bad fire on Thursday
| appreciate it more than
/ can tell
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1923-02-23
In Our Underwear Section

Nm, NIGHT Gowns. New Step-ins. New Can't
LIS New Bloomers. all worth from Sl.59
10 81 rs and more. for one day only -. si'oo
Lot Rows Union Suits, gray feeced, IA and ~
10 only while they last CARERS for 90
: ~ cbildren's Waist Suits Carriers for sl.oo
Fleeeed Union Suits, Ladies'. each 81 - ' oo
rieeced Union Suits, Children's .....Z tor SI.VV
a discount of 20E viii be given on anything III
This Department not specially listed
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1923-08-01
oNE-TlME MAGNIFICENT CITY
Palmyra Began to Sink into Decay
in Fifteenth Century 0nde
Rule of Turks.

In ancient times. from about the
year 100 A. D. to the Fourteenth cen
fury. more especially in the second
and third centuries. Palmyra was a
wealthy and magnificent city OF
northern Syria, standing in an oasis
on the northern edge of the Arabian
desert about $50 miles northeast OF
Damascus It's Semitic name was
Tadmor. and Palmyra Getty of palms,,
Is the Greek equivalent According to
the old tradition, 1t was founded by
King solomon 1t became the COM
mereiel center Of northern Arabin.
During the long-protracted wars be-
tween Rome and parthia, Palmyra
Acknowledged the supremacy of Rome.
and secured great commercial adyan-
tages. From the Emperor's Hadrian
and Septimus Severn. it received spe-
clal favors and privileges.
One of Palmyra's rulers, 0~daenathuS'
extended his power over most OF h
adjoining countries from Egypt TO
Asia Minor. Then came the fatal val
with Rome. A|daenathus was muir
dered and his famous queen. Zenokia,
took up the reins of power. In the
year 2T2 she was crushed by the
Romans and carried captive to Rome.
The Emperor Aurelian presented her
with large possessions near Tivon
where she passed the rest of her life
in comfort and even splendor.
After the Roman empire became
Christian, Palmyra was made a
bishoprlc. When the Moslems con-
uuered Syria, Palmyra also submit
ted to them. From the Fifteenth CEN
fury It began to sink into decay with
the rest of the East that had fallen
into the hands of the Moslems, or,
In this case. Turks.
Magnificent remains Of the ancient
city still exist, chief among them be-
ing the great temple Of the Sun or
BaaI. An old and high authority Oh
this once famous city bears the title,
"Ruins of Palmyra" by Wood and
Davkins. published in London in 1753.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1923-08-01
EseaY.s PrIne REQUISITE.

Of all forms Of literature the essay
is the one which least calls for the
use IF long words. It should
give pleasure the desire which impels
Us when we take II from the shelf is
simply to receive pleasure. Every
thing III an essay must be subdued to
thar end. It should lay Us under a
spell with its first word. and we should
only wake. refreshed, with It's last. In
the interval we may pass through the
mosf varied experiences of amuse-
ment. surprise, interest, Indignation /;
we may soar to the heights Of fantasy
with Lamb or plunge to the depths Of
wisdom with Bacon, but we must
never be reused. The essay must lap
US about and draw It's curtain across
the world-Tlmes Literary supple
ment.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1923-08-01

subscribe for The PleasantviIe Press.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1923-08-01
Interesting Experiment.

An attractive line of experiments is
carried U by floating bicycle balls in
mercury u3d bringing a strong magnet
near them. They arrange themselves
symmetrieally under the influence Of
the stresses and assume very curious
positions, varying with their number
and the intensity Of magnetization. It
Is q variation Of an old experiment
known as Mayors needles, in which
needles are foated in water by bits
Of cork and are subjected at the same
tine To the influence OF a magnet
Washington star.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1923-08-01
FISHING TRIP.

Several membrs of the Mems Club
of Salem NJ. e. Church spent a day
during the past week fishing at Long
port. One hundred and seYenty-ive
fish were caught. Those who enjoyed
the day were Stanley zippler, Webster
Price, Rev. S. Monroe VanSant, Her
mar Risley. George zippler, Jr., Thorn
as Wootton. c. H. Buckley, Mr.. Fix,
George Guthoff and DR.. Ralston, of
SOmers Point.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1923-08-01

Tie woman was very %condeseend-
ing.
My husband is cry jealous she
remarked 70 her partner as they FOX
trotted around the ballroom, so l
dance only with exceedingly plain peo-
pie"
It's a fine system" he said; 4 have
followed it for years"
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1923-08-01
AUGUST
MRS. HICKMAN IMPROVING.

Mrs. Jennie Hickman, of Linwood,
who fell from a Shore Fast Line troll
ley car some weeks ago, breaking her
leg, is able to walk about the house on
crutches and was taken to Atlantic
City recently to have an X-ray picture
taken
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1923-08-01
NORTH PLEAsANTvILLE WON.

On Sunday the North Pl~easantville
ball team defeated the Atlantic City
Orioles by a score of 2 to l, George
Channels retiring 16 men, while Fells,
for the Orioles, retired g..
Score by innings:
North P'ville......0 0 0 0 0 l 0 0 1-2
Orioles .........1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 o.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1923-08-01
Plain as A. 8. c.

Young Vile: You were at n of
those stag parties last night, weren't
you?"
Young Husband: Yes. How did
you know"
Young Wife: S"KVhy, you were stag
gering when you came in"
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1923-08-01
Grounds for Divorce.

Isn't Braggard an awful egotist?"
Yes. indeed, I understand his wife
is going to sue him for alienation of
affection-he loves himself so much.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1923-08-01
Ask Allie Knows.

Thomas (reading newspaper) Say,
AL, what's a stoic?"
Al: "Migosh, but youse is dumb. A
stole is a bold what carries babies
around"
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1923-08-01
Natural Science.

She: Come, Dick, we must be 60
ing. l felt a drop of rain IN my
cheek"
He: You forget we are under a
weeping willow"
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1923-08-01
EPWoRTH LEAGUE MEETING.

The Epworth League of Wesley NJ.
e. Church will hold a meeting on
Thursday evening, August 9th, at
which time the officers of the League
will be elected for the ensuing term.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1923-08-01

Say it with cash. If you want The
Pleasantville Press to come to your
address. Only $500 per year.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1923-08-01

Make the acquaintance Of The Pleas
antVille Press by becoming a subserib-
er, and you will find it a very satisfae.
tory acquaintance.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1923-08-01
Lazy Larry Again.

Larry's full OF cold root-beer,
He don't care what days are here.
Beach beauts, they win keep,
For he must catch up with his sleep
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1923-08-01
Smack! Smack!

Clarice Justwed: 81 worship my
husband"
Jealous Thing: I've heard you offer
up burnt offerings to him three times
a day."
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1923-04-06
Rail Earnings Show lncrease.

Washington, D. C.--Railroad earn.
ings during January were more than
twice those in January, 1922, accord
ing to tabulations Of the interstate
commerce commission
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1923-04-06

The whole human race seemed
pure and clear
From intrigue, graft, dope aud
poisoned cheer.
The land shark, the oil man, the
"bunc" were less known.
A man of suspicion was met with
a frown.
To hear about our Saviour, on a
Sabbath day
Was far more alluring than a
week day play.
Both sex were innocent Of modest
full dress,
And apparently freed from the
present distress.
The sad, worried face, and the tot,
tering feet
Which now so often we meet on
the street,
Were seldom seen and little
known
In my youthful days, ere | became
grown.
FRANK HUBBEIL.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1923-04-06
Carting for Young Chicks.

Caring for young chicks on {
small scale is simple matter. The
hen is the brooder and furnishes
heat. In order TO be good brood
cr she must be free from lice and
Imites. She is not likely to have
Imites if she was set in a clean nest
that had been previously sprayed
with crude carbolic acid, or a mix,
ture of crude carbolic acid and
crank case oil. She will not have
lice if she was carefully powdered
with sodium huoride before she
was set.
The hen is also chief care-taker
She is not infallible in wisdom and
might lead the chicks through wet
grass, or too far afeld, before
they are equal to the task, Keep
her in a dry, well ventilated, or OPP
EN- coop for a day or two and she
will make few mistakes. If you
keep her cooped up too long she
will overfecd the chickens, if you
put the food within reach. Feed
lightly till she is at liberty to run.
After that you can feed without
stint. She will not stay in one
place long enough to let the chicks
over eat.
If you want to raise your chicks
economically, set two hens on the
same date. When the chicks are
hatched give them all to the best
hen. A nervous mother is not good
for chicks. Place the other hen in
an open coop for day or two, or
put her back in the hen house, and
in short time she will be back
laying. Her physical condition is
low, so give her plenty of grain to
nourish her body, but don't force
her too fast with high protein
feeds. A nervous hen will come