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Putnam patriot., 1923-04-13
MECHANICSVILLE

Alex Pelletier was a Webster visit
or over the weekend
Miss Louise Rivers Of Putnam was
the guest Of Miss Mary Rivers, over
the weekend
Paul Kulick. Andrew Kuliek and
Miss Anna Kulick. motored to Worces-
ter, Saturday.
Harry Kelly. Henry Bousquet, Omer
Bousquet and Miss Mildred Bousquet
motored to Worcester, Sunday.
Harold Kenney has resumed his
studies at Holy Cross, after spending
the Easter holidays with his parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. Michael kenney.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frederick Claire,
Come Bousquet, Miss Mary Bousquet.
and Miss Blanche Root Of Worcester
were the guests of Mrs. Eugene Kelly
and Tousainte Bousquet, Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs William Lyons and
Miss Lottie Alley motored to Woon-
socket Sunday, where they were the
guests of Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas Har-
rison and family.
Putnam patriot., 1923-04-13

and patriotic production of silent
drama.
Plans are being completed by the
auxiliary members OF the Legion 10
sell peoples on Memorial Day IN all
the districts of the town.
Interpretations Of the new Sweet
bill of March 4. 1928, may be had at
Post headquarters here. Numerous
changes have been made in regard to
veteran legislation.
The Connecticut Department Of the
Legion is out TO raise its portion of
the Overseas Grave Endowment Fund,
which is Sl.655.20. Contributions To
this fund may be made TO Oscar W.
Swanson Post g. or to department
headquarters, The American Legion.
III Church street, New Haven.
''Americanization Day." designated
by the American Legion and other pa
triotie bodies, will be Monday. April
80. This is the date set aside to
counteraet and TO discourage radical
clements in this country. II is the
radical celebrations of May Day that
the Legion does not approve, and be
lieves that such celebrations are Diet
rimental 10 the best interests of this
country. The local Legion Post will
show "The Man Without a Country
ON Amerieanizatian Day ut Union
hall, North Grosvenordale, with mat
Putnam patriot., 1923-04-13
EAST WOODSTOCK

Mrs. Max Cox of Stafford visited
relatives here last week.
Arvid Anderson returns this week
to Sanford, Me, after being at his
home here.
Mrs Manning Anderson and daugh-
ter Signe spent two days in Spring
field last week.
Mrs. Ernest r. Pike visited Dr.
Ezra Pike and WIFE in Lynn, Mass,
several days last week
Louise Lindeman returned Monday
10 Connecticut College. after spend
ing the Easter recess at her home.
Miss Eleanor Lindeman returned
Sunday evening 10 Willimantic. She
was home two weeks owing to illness
Miss Clara Baker of Sprucedal,
spent part of her vacation with hen
brother, Rev. II. d. Baker, and fam.
lily.
Mrs. l.. II. Lindeman and daughter
Louise accompanied Mrs. f. A. Jor.
dan and family to Worcester last Wees
Thursday.
Miss Sylvia May spent part of her
vacation in Boston and visiting rela-
tiyes in Webster. She resumed teach
ing Sunday.
Elton Witter and Inez LaMountain
were married last week Wednesday in
South Woodstock They will live at
the Witter farm with Mrs. Flora Wit
ter.
A missionary meeting will be held
next Wednesday afternoon with Mrs.
Chester +. May. Topic, The Gren-
fell Mission" Leader, Mrs. Everett
+. May.
Mrs Elizabeth White celebrated
her sSth birthday last Sunday. She
makes her home with her son, " T.
White, and family, and is in comfort
able health
The Quinebaug Valley Fruit Grow
ers' Association had meeting at the
farm Of l.. H. Lindeman on Thursday
W H. barrow, fruit specialist, led the
discussion on spraying fertilization,
and cultivation. A goodly number
vas present.
Mr.. and Mrs Herman Adams and
son John, Mr.. and Mrs. Harold Ram
sey Of Worcester Lucian Goddard OF
Webster spent Sunday with C. H. Pot
ter and wife. Mr. Ramsey formerly
lived with the Potter family and al
tended the local school He was ma
ried during the past year 10 a young
lady in New Orleans. and recently re-
turned from the south, where he had
good position as landscape gardener.
Putnam patriot., 1923-04-13
If Back Hurts
Flush Kidneys
Drink Plenty of Water and rake
Glass of Salts Before Break
fast Occasionally

When your kidneys hurt and your
back feels sore, don't get scared and
proceed to load your stomach with a
lot OF drugs that excite the kidneys
and irritaie the entire urinary tract
Keep your kidneys clean ike Won keep
your bowels clean. b. flushing them
with a mild harmless salts which helps
TO remove the body's urinous waste
and stimulate them 20 their normal
activity
The function Of the kidneys is TO
filter the blood In q hours they strain
from il sd grains OF acid and waste,
so We can readily understand the vital
Importance Of keeping the kidneys active
Drink lots OF good wafer-you can't
drink too much; also get from any
pharmacist about four ounces OF Jad
Salts. Take tablespoonful in a glass
OF water before breakfast each morn
ing for a few days and your kidneys
may then act fine. This famous salts
Is made from The acid Of grapes and
lemon juice, combined with lithia. and
has been used for years 10 help clean
ard stimulate clogged kidneys; also 10
ncutralize the acids IN the system 50
they are no longer a source Of irrita-
ton thus often relieving bladder weak
ness.
lad Salts in inexpensive; can not in
lure; makes a delightful efferyescent
iithia-water drink which everyone should
take now and then 10 help keep their
kidneys clean and active Try this; also
keep up the water drinking. and no
doubt YOU viii wonder what became Of
your kidney trouble and backaehe. By
all means have your physician examine
your kidneys a. least twice a year.
Putnam patriot., 1923-04-13
LOCAL MEN AMONG SPEAKERS
AT WILLIMANTIc ON TUESDAY

Frank L. Davis Of Putnam and Of
liver A. Hiscox of Woodstock will be
among the speakers at the meeting
10 be held at the Willimantic Cham
her Of Commerce rooms next Tuesday
evening. under the joint auspices OF
the Willimantie Chamber of Com
merce, the Windham County Com
mittee Of the Connecticut Forestry
Association, and the Windham Coun-
Is Farmers Association. County
Agent Davis will speak on Forestry
and the Farm" and Mr.. Hiscox wal
talk on The Rise and Fall OF WIND
ham County Forests"
Putnam patriot., 1923-04-13
Paul Johnson Star. Again

Paul Johnson, local baseball star
turned the tables on his former team
mates the other day, in an exhibition
game in a southern city, between the
Milwaukee club Of the American As
ISOLATION and the Philadelphia Ath
letics. 1t all happened during the lat
ter part of the game, with the Ath
letics in the lead by to score
One Milwaukee man was on the base
paths when johnson came TO bat, anc
then a healthy swing and the scores
were turned in Milwaukee's favor. a,
Paurs drive went for the circuit, send
ing a runner in ahead Of him. The
Putnam patriot., 1923-04-13
Plan 10 Show Picture

Arrangements are being completed
By Oscar w. Swanson Post, ST, A. L.,
for bringing to North Grosvenordale
the American Legion film classic.
"rhe Man Without Country" This
unusual film feature will be shown at
Union hall Monday. April 80. IL the
local Posts committee on activities
is able to secure the picture for that
date.
A production such as THE Man
Without a Country" deserves presen-
tation in the best Of houses, for no
situation of il strikes false note. Its
historic interest is great. 1t is not a
war picture. rather great love story
of adventure and romance made pi-
quaint with dashes of mystery.
There IS portrayed IN the screen
version every character Of love, from
the love Of man for maid 60 the pas
sionate love of country, said by phil
osophers TO be the greatest of all.
The picture is being exhibited
throughout the country under the
sponsorship of the American Legion.
Putnam patriot., 1923-04-13
American Legion Notes

The first dance of the spring season
by the local Post will be held Satur-
day night in the Grosvenordale Com
pany's hall, with Ellison's orchestra
furnishing the music The affair is in
charge 81 the Legion's committee on
activities
The Legion Auxiliary will conduct
dance Saturday. April q. and the
hope chest prepared by the auxiliary
members will be awarded on this oc-
casion.
The spring program Of Legion ac-
tivities will be announced at the
dance tomorrow night The schedule
includes dances, with some of New
England's best dance teams, = whist
party. a prize dance, and a powerful
Putnam patriot., 1923-04-13

game ended without either team scor-
ing any further, and the Brewers
cleanup man had won another game
by u terrific drive. which set the bali
agoing to far distant parts Of the
bah field Manager Clark of the
Brewers has again placed Johnson IN
the cleanup position. and il looks as
il the local boy will again break up a
few more games by his heavy hitting.
Last season Paufs hitting gave the
Brewers number Of games. with
spectacular finishes.
Putnam patriot., 1923-04-13
Re.i9ns A. Librarian

Mrs. A. II. Hubbard has resigned
her position as librarian of the public
library owing to i'll health. Mrs. Ev-
erett f. May was chosen TO fill out the
year. Mrs Hubbard has served very
efficiently for the past three years.
Previous to that, Mrs. May was H.
brarian for IL and one-half years
The library has nearly 1900 volumes,
and it is well patronized, especially by
the schools in this and nearby dis
tricts, nearly 600 volumes being cir
culated in the schools alone the past
year.
Putnam patriot., 1923-04-13
SOUTH WOODSTOCK

AiSs Minnie Wells spent a day or
TWO in Putnam last week.
Mrs. W. II. and Mrs. George Young
we-e in Worcester Saturday.
Putnam patriot., 1923-04-13

Taxes on farm land have more than
doubled during the past eight years.
The average tax per acre IN lszz was
II cents as compared with 81 cents
in 1914.
Putnam patriot., 1923-04-13
Tender Birthday Party

A birthday party was rendered
Mrs. Emma Kristek at her home on
Thursday night. There were people
present from Putnam and Webster,
as we'll as friends from town Mrs.
Kristek received many beautiful gifts,
consisting Of jewelry, candy aud flow
prs
Putnam patriot., 1923-04-13

inee at special prices for schoot chill
dren.
The regular monthly session of the
Legion was held last night. Cemman-
der l.. j. MORN presided.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-03-19
Pupils Maria Clark
to Demonstrate

Tonight at City nall will he given
the demonstration of the socialized rec
itation and the project method by the
pupils of Maria Clark school. The
fine new lantern will be used in tho
exhibition. Donald Kellogg is to give
the Introductory demonstration. The
program promises numbers of great in
terest. There will be number of
slides from the Yellowstone National
industries of Maine. Another project
There will be shown slides of an In
dian nome. of home in a cold climate.
of one on an island. another in the
desert.
Perhaps the most interesting Of the
demonst rations will be the one ent-
tied breakfast Is Ready" in which
various pupils of the mines grade will
explain the origin CT the various
things which go to make up the con-
tents OF our American breakfast ia
bles. The dishes. the linen. the fruit.
the cereal. the ham and eggs. cream
and butter. the coffee. all will receive
attention. There will also be an ex-
hibition Of physical training by the
pupils Of the fifth grade.
Another feature that cannot fail Of
being of interest will be the prcsenta-
tion to the winners OF the three pr-
mary schools and Maria Clark school
of the various cups won at the winter
sports noct. Judge Frcd Emery Beane
of the board Of education will make
the presentation. The beautiful cup
to he given by the American Legion to
Maria Clark has been on exhibition for
some time in the window of Spauld-
ing's drug store.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-03-19
Miss McKenney Given Shower

NJ a very pretty social affair took
S. Friday evening at the Baptist
,rss a when the young women Of
~s baptist society gave a miscellan-
, wv. shower to Miss Carrie Mcken-
N.Y. N.Y. me occasion being her APP
M.oaehing marriage to Fred Nc
W. A jolly crowd Of young peo-
r.s assembled, each bearing some at
|Ssctive gift.
me gifts were brought into the
ssior In large basket, prettily
u, with white crepe paper
~ Miss McKenney was invited to
lm.spect the contents. Each gift was
|aas, ,sa wrapped and they were
| sc.s so the inspection took
n"aV Time. They consisted of alumni
%n hnen, cut glass and china.
|,.s .ae rest Of the evening was passed
var. Pleasantly in games and con-
,rn;sa uon. Delicious refreshments OF
|sr nv. punch. cakes and fancy crack
|of ., were served. during the course
oye ,"e evening. The social evening
|hi,.' me guests departed wishing
80 Mckenney all happiness.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-03-19
Mrs. Eliza Bailey

Mrs. Eliza Bailey. widow OF the
late John -. Bailey. died Saturday
morning at 9 o'clock at her home on
Upper Water street after an illness
of some l3 weeks at the age OF 81
She was born in Manchester, April
1S. 1899. the daughter of the late Is
rael Hutchinson and Mary CTitcomb)
Hutchinson. On both sides she be-
longed to historic American families
Of pioneer stock. She received her
early education in Manchester and
passed her girlhood in that town.
She married there John d. Bailey
The two came to Hallowell about 81
Years ago and made their home here
for the rest Of their lives. For nearly
20 wears of that time Mrs. Bailey mas
lived in what is now the family resi-
dence on Upper Water street. Three
sons were born to them. Ray W.. who
died five years ago; Walter j.. who
died in infancy and Millard
R,;Iev who survives and who has
wade his home with his mother. car
inc for her. Mr.. John Bailey died La
,.n,rs ago. He was q soldier OF the
Mrs. Bailey was a member OF the
r-n;yersalist church and an active
yorker in its ranks as long as hel
w. and health permitted. She was
aiso a member of the John y. Hup-
a a.S Relief Corps. She will be muct.
ua by her neighbors and
friends. for she was benevolent ano
i,,ndIv. always helpful to those who
Iaaded aid. Until this last illness
che vas active for her age, Keeplns
sM her faculties and interested no.
o mi in her family but in community
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-03-19
Mrs. Farley Celebrates Birthday

The home Of Mr.. and Mrs. Daniel
Farley. Water street. was the scene OF
delightful party Friday evening. A
large number of Mrs. 'Farley's friends
gathered to help her celebrate her 3Stl'
birthday. Card games and Other
amusemcnts made the evening pass
too quickly for all concerned. The
shower Of gifts consisted of linen. cut
glass, china. candy and novelties. also
a beautiful wrist watch.
Delicious refreshments OF sand
witches, cake. coffee. candy and ice
cream were served by the hostess. as
sisted by her sister, Mrs. Everett
Blanchard. A large birthday cake
made by Mrs. Blanchard had promi'
ncnt place on the table. Those pres
ent were Mr. and Mrs. A. +. Goodrich
and son Donald. Mr.. and Mrs. Karl Oh
sen, Mr. and Mrs Frank Robbins. Mr.
and Mrs. Everett Blanchard. Mr.. ano
Mrs. Charles Rich. iss Marie Patter'
son and Mr.. and Mrs. James Trask
All departed for their homes at a late
hour wishing their hostess many more
happy birthdays.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-03-19

cral important matters will be con-
sidered including the appointing of a
comllittee to nominate officers Of the
aid for the coming conference year. Ar
rangements for holding an Easter sale
will also be considered. At o'clock
Thursday evening a musical and lit
crary program will be given in the ves-
try. This program and the supper are
in charge of Mrs. Gertrude Gerald.
president for March. The program
will be followed by games directed by
Mrs. 0. p. Wheeler and Mrs. 4. d.
Billings. Admission is free to the
evening program and members and
friends of the society and church are
cordially invited
Billings Relief Corps will meet
Wednesday afternoon at the usual hour.
The members are asked to furnish APP
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-03-19
Officers Elected
for HalloWell
New Board Trade

The meeting held at Bombahook
Club rooms in the interests of the
revival of the Hallowell Board of
Trade, brought forth some worth
while concrete results. The attend
ance was good and representative of
the city's interests. Officers were
chosen as follows: President, John
Murphy: secretary. ]. Warren Jones :
treasurer. William T. Quinn; vice
presidents, Frank Babbitt, John
Clancy and Harold Tibbetts.
These latter have divided the var
ious wards of the city among them
selves and will make vigorous CAM
paign for membership in the new
organization. Another mass meet
ing. at which it is expected that
there will be a large attendance, will
be held at city hall, March IS. The
campaign for membership will start
Tuesday of this week. 1t is expected
that the organization will fall heir
to the original charter of the Hal
lowell Board of Trade. Later on. a
board of directors will be chosen.
This whole movement is progressive
and for the best interests of the city,
and all citizens should get behind
it and help push it along. There is
much that such an organization
might do.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-03-19
midget Ministries"
Very Popular
with Audience

The Midget Minstrels," given Sat
urday night by the boys and girls
of Maria Clark school under the dir
ection of Principal Oscar w. Bige-
low for the benefit of Gen. c. w. Til
den Camp, Sons of Veterans, was a
most successful performance, in the
opinion of many critics the best per-
Torrance of the many excellent ones
that these young people have given.
A good sized audience had assemb-
led when Doyle NOto, clad in green,
with a tall green silk hat, stepped
upon the stage. He explained that
he had feared some difficulty. with
the inspection officers, Woh recognize
ed him at once for an Irishman. but
when he explained that he was Saint
Patrick, they promptly let him by.
His followers had more difficulty and
that was why he had arrived first.
But he heard them coming, and so
soon did the audience. Singing IT'S
a Long Way to Tipperary." softly at
first. then louder and louder the cir
Gle and chorus advanced from be-
meath the gallery at city hall to the
stage. which was at the left. The
stage had been decorated with a
large Irish flag and with crepe paper
and made an effective background.
The fourend- end had old fashioned
high boots and typical Irish costume.
The 'colleens" wore green skirts and
black bodices cut Irish peasant lass
fashion. 10
The program was az follows: Gre
land Must BE Heaven" Erlene
Hutchinson: IF you Knock the "l'
out of Kelly" Stefano Campaniera;
THAT Tumblcdown Shack" Caroline
Mcleod: Little Nellie Kelley" Annie
Nigue; Mother McCrae." Catherine
Leach: 'Ill Take You Home. kath-
lcen." Cart Cctchell: When the
Moon Shines in Ireland" by eight
colleens in costume: "Thc Irish Were
Egyptians Long Ago" James Hayes:
Where the River shannon Flows"
Edgar Steele; The Wearing of the
Green" Juliette Beaudoin and
Elaine Radcliffe; "When Irish Eyes
are Smiling" Ruth johnson: THAT
Old Mother of Nine" Oliver Beau
doin; Tie a Little String Around
Your Finger" Evonne Beaudoin
My Wild Rose" Catherine Leach
and Carl Getchell; dance. eight COL
leens: I'm on Honest Irish Laborcr."
Carl Getchell. Then the chorus sang.
Goodnight. Ladies'" and the inter-
locutor explained that they We're re-
firing to give the audience an Cp-
portunity to see the dancing Of the
Savage sisters. Then they retired to
the strains OF "Tipperary." Each
number was enthusiastically ap-
plauded.
A dance followed with music by
Douglas orchestra, Catherine Wood
side at the piano.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-03-19

we'll. I will be glad to furnish YOU
with a detailed report of all cases
treated If you would care to re-
ceive it." :
The men behind Zonite take a
vast amount of satisfaction from
such letters as the above. They
bear out the statement of physi-
clans and surgeons that il the
Carrel-Dakin solution could ever
he stabilized and given to the pub
lie 1t would prevent more suffering
and save moro lives in peace than
it did in war.
Zonite is a stabilized, concen-
trated and improved form Of the
famous Carrel-Dakin solution. 1t
has more than twice the germicidal
strength of pure carbolic acid, vet
Is poisonous, non-irritating
and absolutely harmless to the
most delicate MEMBRANE or tissue
Zonite is rapidly supplantinE the
poisonous burning compounds or
the weak, inefficient mouth washes
and gargles heretofore in general
use. 1t has a hundred uses in the
home.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-03-19

Mrs. Eugene II. Westcott has re-
turned from Boston where she was
called by the serious illness of her
sister, Miss Eliza Golfer.
Mrs. Fred burlington is visiting in
Boston.
Earl Croker, who Is Ill at the
Augusta General Hospital, Is reported
to be improving.
Ernest G. Gipson recently visited
his cousin. Lewis Mcdonald, of North
street, Augusta.
Clarence Jason Pierce passed some
time recently with relatives in Au-
guSta.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-03-19
observation-disclosures

At The home of her parents at The
Waverlcy at 3.3 0oclocll Saturday aft
crnoon, Alma Lou Wyman became the
bride of Horace Il. Thompkins. Jr. the
impressive double ring ceremony being
performed By Rev. Frank Chester
cheevcr, pastor of the Manson Street
Methodist church, in the presence of
the immediate families of the contract
ing parties and a few intimate friends.
Mr.. and Mrs. Thompkins are popular
young people of the town and have
host of friends who will extend con-
CALCULATIONS and best wishes. They
" i'll reside in pittSficld.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-03-19

~ 70 contend make an ideal
.S;ne ground for malignant
sesria' Nowhere in the whole
1 q Of preventive medicine is the
% an effective antiseptic and
.;cide so essential as in the
as of a well trained parish
nus The letter is from Miss
.Serine r. Stokes. 10 Hawthorne
krs Sy Waverly, Mass.
|.,. q district parish nurse
.ter it may interest YOU to
aM what have accomplished
~ zonite among the poor people
mi. city. l use it exclusively
Injections of all sorts. In every
have been able to absolutely
ssr IN bad infections in few
o. time. have also used it as
.hroat spray with almost miracu-
!. results. l tried it recently
nasal douche on little girl
ar a very bad case of catarrhal
"nble which She had suffered
m since childhood. After three
we, treatment with two sprays a
~ hal this child absolutely
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-03-19
PITTSFIELD

Fred Seward Of Belfast is in town
for Il visit with his mother, Mrs. G..
w. Seward, and sister, Miss liza
Seward
f. f.. Mayo left Friday for Milo.
where he will visit friends.
Miss Barbara IaLcey left Friday
for Boston, where she will visit for
several days with friends.
Mr.. and Mrs. G.. NJ. Lanccy and
daughter, Miss Ards Lancey, were
in town Friday, leaving later for Bel
fast for visi. with their daughter,
Mrs. Norman Donahue.
William Wayness has been in Bos-
ton this week attending the automo-
bill show.
Miss Edna Martin went to Belfast
Thursday to fill an engagement as
Soloist.
Mrs. Mary Wayncss very delight
fully entertained the Jolly Twelve
Whist club Thursday afternoon. The
highest score was made by Mrs.
Nelma Wright, who received a china
tray; the lowest score was made by
Mrs. Agnes Berry, who was pre-
scented with n tea straincr.
The w. c. II. L. held a very pleas
ant meeting at the home of Mrs. T..
d. Carr OF Park street, Thursday aft
ernoon. The program consisted of
a paper. What the y. G. II. L. Has
Accomplished" by Mrs. Susie Taylor.
and Il vocal solo by Mrs. jefferson
kimball. The hostesscs were Mrs.
Carr and Mrs. Ella Maine.
Miss Hildred Craig and Miss Ar
line Russell arc in town to pass the
Easter vacation with their parents.
Basil Hunt, who is attending n
business college in Portland, is pass
ing the Easter vacation With his pa
rents. Mr.. and Mrs. :. w. Hunt on
Nichols street.
d.. and Mrs T. n, Drake were in
Ellsworth Friday to attend the flu
neral services of Mrs. Olin Drake.