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Putnam patriot., 1923-07-20
LIMITATION OF CLAIMS

At a Court of Probate held at Putnam, within and for the District of Putnam. on the l7th day of July, 1928 Present, David Flagg. Judge. Estate of Delima MignaHlt, late of Putnam, deceased. Eugene J. Mig nault. Putnam. Conn, and Elise Go- belle, Woonsocket. R. l.. Executors. ORDERED-That six months from the date hereof be, and the same are limited and allowed for the creditors of said deceased to bring in their claims against said estate, and the eX- ecators are directed to give public notice to the creditors of said it= ceased to bring in their claims within i'd time allowed, by publishing this er3er once in some newspaper having circulation in said District. and by posting copy hereof on the public sienzpost in the Town of Putnam. and return make of the notice given
 DAVID FLAGG. Judge. %
Putnam patriot., 1923-07-20
RESOLUTIONS

WHEREAS, Our Brother and Eel low Worker, Mr John c. Johnson. by the Providence of God. has been removed from our midst and from the group of guarantors of the Putnam Chautauqua Be 1t
 RESOLVED, That in the loss of this loyal and courageous worker, we. the guarantors, deeply feel the loss of his active mind and willing spirit, and that his absence leaves a place hard Co fill. but his cordial fellowship, as we have known him, inspires us to take up his part of this work and carry it forward as We know he would like to have it done.
 He was the first President of the Chautauqua and always had an op- timistic spirit at times when things looked doubtful and discouraging. and by this spirit he endeared him self to all, and We, the guarantors here convened. hereby wish te show an expression of our appreciation of his work. while acting with us. And be t further
 RESOLVED, That a copy of these resolutions be spread upon the rec ords. and that the same be published in the Putnam papers and copies be sent to members of the family, and that copy of same be sent to the home of Chautauqua at Swarthmore.
 Signed.
 NEWTON A. BALLARD
 DANIEL B. GILBERT
 (. D. SHARPE
Putnam patriot., 1923-07-20
RoTARIANs AT sToRRs
Fifteen of Local Club With Their
 Wives Attend Field Day

About fifteen local members of the Rotary Club, with their wives. motor
 cd co Storrs yesterday to attend the Eastern Connecticut Rotary Field Day, including the New London. Nor wieh. Wflimantic and Putnam Clubs
 In the morning there was d base ball game between Putnam and Wilt mantle. the game resulting iu q dis eussIon. as Willimantic claimed tu have won tsta to i, while Putnam claimed the score was only Tx Co !
 Dinner was served in the college din ing room. followed by singing am zpreches. George Cooper. the new district governor, gave the address ai dinner, and after dinner there was livestock parade of cattle and horses
 Al | o'clock New London defeateg Norwich 1T to 10 in baseball game Dancing was enjoyed from 1 until o'clock iu the arnorH. Over 26o ko tarians and their wives were present
Putnam patriot., 1923-07-20
PoMFREr coNcERr MoNDAY
Exceptional Program of Artist, For
 Benefit Events

The public will be gwen an exeep- sional musical treat. when eminent artists will appear on Monday eve ming. July g. at Pomfret Hall. and render the following program:
 Quartet. Carmena. E Lane Wilson Edna 3 Spencer. Margaret Mckinley Schmidt. Wesley Howard. Charles Bradford Beach: piano solos. tal Romance. Sibelius. taf May Night Palmgren, fc3 Kamenoi-Ostrow, Ru- hiustein; tenor solo, Come Co tre Fair. Martin. Wesley Howard; mon. ologue. selected. Frances Leedom Hes. duet. tenor and alto. Home to Our Mountains Verdi. Margaret Me kinley Schmidt Wesley Howard baritone solo. On the Road to Man. delay. 0iey Speaks. Charles Bradford Bench. quartet Swing Along. V. M Cook. Edna B. Spencer. Margaret Me Kiniey Schmidt. Wesley HowaHdt Charles BradfarI Beach; coutralta solos. fal Elysam. tb4 Sylvia, Oley Speaks, Margaret Mckinley Schmidt
 1ouoioRue. seleatad Frances Leeton dezs3 soprano solo Spring. Awaken ing. Sandersor. Edna B Spencer duet. tenor ant baritone. The I've Beegers, Wilson. Wesley H1vaFl Charles Braafora Bench. quartet lu- eia Boanizetti. ElHa 3. Spencer. Mar gret Mckinley Schmidt Wesley How ara. Charles Hf tsr Beach.
 Tickets may a#aHH3 fHa 8IH S B. Overlook. PaHfret. siT- fHe #ar#5n WoaHz# D roid. Putnam. r Nichols. Fnal#- aa As Alice s EasEf6r1. aa
 s be aogr
Putnam patriot., 1923-07-20
MANY AT FUNERAL
 OF DR. SPALDING
WelI-Known Woodstock Physi- elan Dies at Hospital on
 Tuesday
Thirty Years of Practice In Windham County.-MAsons Conduct Service

The funeral service of Dr.. Joseph ] Spalding Of Woodstock was held If the home Thursday afternoon at ? o'clock. conducted by Rev. Henry D. Baker of East Wo0dstoek 4 large nun ber of ueighbors and friends were in attendance. including many of the medical profession The Masons had charge of the burial service at the Woodstock cemetery
 The death af Dr. Spalding at the Dag Kimball Hospital on Tuesday morning. July F. came as a surprise t0 many of his friends .n this and sDr- rounding towns. where he was SO well and favorabiy known. He had been failing in health for about a year, but had continued his practice until a short time ago. #hen it seemed advi5- able for him Co go Co the hospital for fH tment He had been in this e5.e Huf recently. where he had sever F patients
 Df sDaldnz was born in Brooklyn April z7. 1-f5. son af George SpaII+ ing When eerg eeauE hIz HaHeHiz moved from Brooklyn la afaer aa
 sh fe finally W95i stock. After completing hi tsdIez H saH common eFHois He entered
 Sc stacs Academy sad 5fter#a= Harvard University. where
 graduated .a Is67z
 He went Fest. and for 23 years af faetieed Lafayette Ind. where ke married in September, 1878. Mj# iaiIa D. Clark He zas esteemed in His nrofe ion and held many posfloas af honor and tfust while in che west
 Dr spaldiug had praetieed her fer th#rsg years, had served as select man for tea years. haa been q trustee of Woodstock Academy since his re- turn from the west. and held the of fee af chaplain of Putnam Lodge. 1 r and 4 M. Of Woodstock He was member af the Congregational church of Woodstock
 Mir spalding died about two years ago. Three sons are left, Charles and George C. of Woodstock. and Freeman Clark Spalding Of South bridge two daughters. Mrs Ida Mas ters of Woodstock. and Mrs. Leon Sllberbere of Worcester He also leaves two sisters. Mrs. Andrew F Clark and Miss Emma Spatding. both of Woodstock. and one brother George E. Spalding of Boston.
Putnam patriot., 1923-07-20
LIMITATION OF CLAIMS

District of Thompson, ss. Probate Court. July i3th. 1923 Estate of Ellen Lcary late of Thompson in said District. absent from her home and 1nbeard of for seven wears or more. On motion of Dyer $. Elliott Of North Grosvenordale, Connecticut. Admin istrator on the said estate. 1t is OR DERED-That siX months be allowe3 and limited for the creditors of said estate Co exhibit their claims against the same to the administrator; and that public notice be given of this or
 der by advertising in some newspaper having a circulation in said District, and due return made to this Court FRED A. MUNYAN, Judge. %
Putnam patriot., 1923-07-20
AbhrevIatIons.

me abbreylaiian .. '. stands for The Latin phrase quod vide meaning which see Il notifies the reader that an article will be found con eeruine the word fl follows. in the alphabetical place lt should occupy. c stands for clrea meaning about" lt Is used to explain the fact that the exact date of happening Is not known. that it was, for example, about l6e0. lGog. B ls the abtreviation for died" It Is generally employed when the date Of death but not Of birth is known
Putnam patriot., 1923-07-20
A FOOL AND HIS DIME

failure of real claimant holding the lucky number. forward and claim the automobile offered by the Put ram Lodge Eks held during the annual Eks Fair should be lesson those who in this at least have deliberately thrown An automobile m this and time luxurious necessity The particular automo- bile question especially desirable type And yet be- having his money threw the purchase of his he excellent motor which his hy passing of slip of If one is 10 risk ones that which the Eks conducted fairly and square only equally fair square the Eks keep which they have sold and relieve them
Putnam patriot., 1923-07-20
REV. MIR. JEPsoN RESIGNS
wal Leave DanieIson Church and Go
 to Warehouse Point

Putnam pcople eiH be interested ta the announcement made this week Of the resignation ef Re- Albert JepsoH. rector of St. Alhan'= church, DaHiel- son. 10 become effective on Scptem= her lst Ar Jfpzan resigns 10 take The pulpit of Che Episcopal church a5 Warehouse Point Conn. Mir iepzon has been ia DaHielson for six years.
Putnam patriot., 1923-07-20
Rsaehina Upward.

No man in daily life ought to he satisfied with what life now Is: he ought every day to be looking for ward to some of the possible improve ment.-Edsard Everett Hale
Putnam patriot., 1923-07-20

of the burden of expensive prize The situation has caused the local lodge much trouble and little embar They sold their tickets the machine good faith The winner did keep faith He is the loser Clearly of & fool and his dime parted
Putnam patriot., 1923-07-20
uPHoIsTERINc-

UPHOLSTERINc-I will do all kinds of upholstering and frame repair ing at my place of business. next to keith's Garage. South Main street, Putnam. J. R. GROVES. 23-tf
Putnam patriot., 1923-07-20
CLASSIFIED ADVERTISEMENTS

Those Who Have Something Dispose Of Wishing Acquire Something; For Employer and En- Joyce; It Brings Buyer Seller Together.
Putnam patriot., 1923-07-20

FOR SALE--Crockery, glass. silver and tinware Coal nod, carpeting. rugs, comfortable lnewl. lace shams. a one-hurner oil stove, chop- ping bowls and double ehopping knife. wooden bucket. butcher kniver (newl. granite ware. large lamp and shade, lanterns and re- Hector. mirrors, bound books, large pictures, chairs. ewo screen doors. 6 fl. and { fl. ? iz high, 30 inches wide; towel racks, stove zine. iron frying pan and griddles, galvanized iron drip ran trefTiEefatori 5S- piece hand decorated china tea set. Abalona shells. other bric-a-hrac. many more useful articles. fnouire 26S WOODSTOCK AVE. Tel
 i7l-s. 2e.
Putnam patriot., 1923-07-20

territory is nov open for one of the most popular automobiles built in America Moa- derful opportunity. C. :. RoB- BINS, TIP Allyn Street, Hartford Conn. Tel. 2-1769. 29-3o
Putnam patriot., 1923-07-20

FOR sALE-All the standing grass on the Floyd Bowen farm in Thomp- son; also several tons of first class last years hay. NJ. H. GEISSLER. Telephone 47. 27-tf
Putnam patriot., 1923-07-20
FRIDAY. AUGUST 3 AND 10. 1923
 From i2 Noon Until P. Nj.

For the purpose of making the caucus enrolment of the legal voters of said town and for the purpose of making such changes in the enrolment list last perfected as are necessary ac- eording to law.
 Those who have already registered are not required to do SO gain unless change of political preference is de. sired.
 Dated at Pomfret. Conn. July t6, 1923.
 ] FREDERICK ASH.
 HOWARD T. WHITE. 2g-S0 Registrars.
Putnam patriot., 1923-07-20

WANTED - Salesman. The Vital Manufacturing Company, Cleve- land, Ohio, has an opening in Put nam and vicinity for a man to sell the nationally advertised Vital Non Electric Vacuum Cleaner. The ma
 chine that is now being used by the most prominent institutions of Con neeticut Wire or write at once for terms. THE VITAL SALES CO.,. ss Church street, Hartford, Conn. 2s-5O
Putnam patriot., 1923-07-20
FOR SALE

FOR SALE-Two milking Jersey cows. F. s. KENNEDY, Dayyille. Conn. 25-tf
Putnam patriot., 1923-07-20
REGISTRARS NOTICE
TOWN OF poMFRET

The Board of Registrars of the Town of Pomfret will be in session at Town House in said town on
Putnam patriot., 1923-07-20
LOST
FOR SALE

FOR sALE-A small refrigerator Y first class condition; also one p'e5 cle used one season. b JOHNSON, R. D. 2, Box 5s, fa'' nam. Phone 2i6-23. FOR SALE-0ne pair of black no. l. es. weigh 2S0O lbs Price risas' RAYMOND YOUNG. West Moos' stock. Conn
Putnam patriot., 1923-07-20

FOR sALE-Cheap. Two farms within two miles of Putnam on the state road, 10 acres of land, build ings in good repair. Price about half what the buildings are worth. Terms easy. There are calls for city property; if you wish to buy or sell, let me know. I am ready 10 help you. l am now taking or ders for all kinds of nursery stock. hedges, etc. Also sprayers, an- tiques. bureaus, desks, stands and tables. musical instruments and pictures, which I am closing out. Come and see me. A village farm 40 acres. house 6 rooms. out or ' miles, easy terms. Sl,50O. A. B. RANDALL, Real Estate Agent.
 29-32
Putnam patriot., 1923-07-20
ANTIQUES

Black Kettle Shop. Antiques, HsmR ton, Conn, two doors sosse.
 Chelsea Inn. -s-oV
Putnam patriot., 1923-07-20

FOR SALE-Standing grass; about 20 acres directly on state road. En- tire lot can be cut by machine. Phone 220. Pomfret. 2g-80
Putnam patriot., 1923-07-20

FOR sALE-Ameriean beagle hound. male, l year old F. P. DAVIS, l05 Arch street, Putnam, Conn.
 2qs
Putnam patriot., 1923-07-20

FOR SALE-Glee and chorus book by NeCollins Thirty-hve copies in good condition. Excellent oppor- tunity for school or community of ganization If interested write to A. W, in care of The Patriot office.
 2S-tf
Putnam patriot., 1923-07-20

FOR sALE-Six room cottage with all the latest commodities. Gas, cleo tricity, hot and cold water. steam heat. cemented cellar, barn wlth garage, shed and two hen coops
 Nice garden, land TT F feet long by so feet wide. all lawn. Real nest of health. 97 Walnut street. Put nam, Conn. 2S-30
Putnam patriot., 1923-07-20

FOR SALE-Six room cottage, all modern improvements Inquire at II FREMONT STREET, Putnam. Phone 323-13. 29-tf
Putnam patriot., 1923-07-20

FOR SALE-One pair of horses. Can be seen working at the crushes be- tween Putnam and Pomfret. Ask for Mir Harper's team. 29-tf
Putnam patriot., 1923-07-20

FOR SALE-Chandler sedan Price S250. Inquire of WALTER A. WHEATON. Phone 24. 29-3O
Putnam patriot., 1923-07-20

FOR SALE-Three sites for building also enough lumber in barn for two buildings. Price l,500. Inquire of WALTER WHEATON. Phone a. 2q-3O
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1923-01-03

deeds, county treasurer, and high
way commissioner, and compare
and check said reports. records
and papers in said respective of
fees and make a full, complete
and detailed report together with
his recommendations TO h $
board; and that the said super
visor DO appointed be and he is
hereby authorized to employ two
assistants TO assist him in check
ing and comparing said reports,
records and offices at wage of
$500 per day.
On motion the above resolution
was adopted.
The chairman appointed Frank
Hall. A recess of 10 minutes was
taken. Moved and carried that
the town of Presque Isle be al
lowed $1,000 to apply on the bill
of Patrick O'Shaughnessy, de-
ceased.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1923-01-03
Resolution No. 6

Resolved by the county board
of supervisors that the chairman
be authorized to attend the Coun-
" Board Convention and that the
necessary expenses incurred in so
doing be paid by Villas county;
and that the county clerk be in
structed to pay the annual dues
of $500 per year.
That the county clerk be au-
thorized 20 attend the County
Clerks Convention; that the ex-
pense of so doing be paid by vi
las county; and that the county
clerk be instructed to pay the an
nual dues of S1.00.
That the Highway Commission
err and the Highway Committee
be instructed to attend the Road
School at Madison.
On motion the above resolution
was adopted.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1923-01-03
Resolution No. p

Resolved by the county board
of supervisors that there be and
there is hereby levied upon all of
the taxable property of Villas
county a tax of One Thousand
Dollars, and when the same is
collected. the county clerk and
the chairman of this board are
hereby directed and authorized to
pay the same to the town of
Presque Isle TO be applied by said
town as part payment on the con
tract for highway construction
entered into with Louis Barnhart,
pursuant to the agreement en-
tered into between said town of
Presque Isle and Villas county as
set forth in Resolution No. ,,
adopted July 25th, 1922.
Signed, Frank Laundrie, Sup.
On motion the above resolution
was adopted.
Moved and carried that the
matter o f obtaining suitable
rooms for the County Agent, Mu-
nicipal Judge and County Judge
be left with the Building Com
mittee.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1923-01-03
Resolution No. 24

Resolved by the county board
of supervisors that there be and
there is hereby levied upon all of
the taxable property of Villas
county. the sum of Fifty-four
Hundred (S54OOOO Dollars to COW
er the salary and expenses of the
County Agricultural Agent for
the years 1923 and 1924; and
BE it further resolved that Of
the above levy of Fifty-four Hun
dred Dollars, one-half of the same,
to-wit: the sum of Twenty-seven
Hundred Dollars (S270000 be
placed in the tax roll for the
year 1922 and one-half Of the
same, to-wit: Twenty-seven Hun
dred CS270OO0 Dollars be placed
in the tax roll for 1923.
On motion the above resolution
was adopted.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1923-01-03
Resolution No. %


Resolved by the county board
of supervisors that resolution No.
3 adopted July 26th, 1922, be and
the same is hereby amendd by
striking out the words Eighteen
Hundred Dollars, where the same
appears in lines seven and eight
in the preamble of said resolution
and by striking out the words
Eighteen Hundred dollars, where
same appears in line nine of said
preamble, and by striking out the
words Eighteen Hundred Dollars
where the same appear in line
fourteen of said resolution, and
by inserting in said resolution
the words Eight Hundred Dollars
in place of and in lieu of the said
words Eighteen Hundred Dollars,
and that as so amended said Res
olution No. 3 is adopted, and said
appropriation of said Eight Hun
dred Dollars is hereby levied up
on all of the taxable property of
Villas county to be used for the
purpose set forth in said resolu-
tiOn.
On motion the above resolution
was adopted
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1923-01-03

AAI@N NNiolA NJ ID
Whereas there is a vacancy in
the committee OF common schools
by tie Ga. nation of the term Of
office Of o. +. Espeseth, which
term expired on the Tuesday af-
ter the second Monday of Novem-
Der, that BEING on the 18th day
of November.
Now Therefore be it resolved
that O. h. Espeseth residing in
the town of Lincoln, be and he is
hereby appointed a member of
the Com. on common schools for
the term expiring on the first
Tuesday after the second Monday
in November, 1925.
On motion the above resolution
was adopted.
The chairman appointed the fol-
lowing to act on the Agricultural
Committee, with himself and
county superintendent: John Han
son, Peter Sandbeck and Herman
ketz.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1923-01-03
Resolution No. z

Resolved by the county board
of supervisors that there be and
there is hereby levied upon all Of
the taxable property of Villas
county, the sum of Twelve Hun
dred Dollars, and that the same
be used to pay the salary of the
county superintendent of schools
for the ensuing year; and that
there be levied upon all of the
taxable property of Villas county
the further sum of Five Hundred
Dollars and that the same be
used, so far as necessary, in the
payment of the necessary expens-
es and disbursements of the coun-
ty superintendent, including the
items Of stationery, postage and
printing.
On motion the above resolution
was adopted.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1923-01-03
Resolution No. 20

Resolved that William Hunter
be and he is hereby elected as
County Highway Commissioner
for the years 1928 1924.
On motion the above resolution
was adopted.
Moved and carried that the
balance in the county seed corn
fund be taken off the county
trcaSurer's books.
Moved and carried TO adjourn
until , o'clock, Friday p. m.
Board met at o'clock p. m. All
members present.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1923-01-03
o-oreedings Of Board of Supervisors

Ey a ballot of nine CD in the
ir ative TO three CD in the
negative.
Ihareupon the chairman and
county clerk certified to the
following assessment and appor-
comment for Villas county As made
t me county board of supervis-
nrs OF said county at the adjourn
rG meeting duly assembled at the
,sion held on the 9TH day of De-
.embar lS22.
Agl repatc true value OF all
real and personal property.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1923-01-03
r solution No. Is

Resolved that the County Treas
urer be and he is hereby author
lied and directed TO borrow, on
the best terms available, such
sums of money as may be neces-
sary to carry on the affairs of the
county pending the receipt of
the county taxes, but in no event
TO exceed the sum of Eight
Thousand Dollars.
On motion the above resolution
was adopted.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1923-01-03
Proposition

To the Honorable County Board
ef Supervisors of Villas county,
Wisconsin.
Gentlemen:
We. the Phelps State Bank, of
Phelps. Wisconsin, and the First
National Bank and the Farmers
q Merchants State Bank of Eagle
River. Wisconsin, submit the fol-
owing proposition to your hon
1rable body:
We will accept for deposit,
county funds in equal amounts
and pay interest therefor at the
rate of two per cent. per annum
payable and credited at the end
OF each calendar month on aver
age daily balances figured month
lv. it being understood and agreed
that If the average daily balance
of any bank account for any one
month is less than 100000 no in
terest shall be allowed for that
month.
Further. we will furnish suffic-
lent bonds as required under the
statutes and toll be approved by
your committee appointed for
that purpose.
Dated this 5th day of Deem
Der 1922.
Phelps State Bank of Phelps, Wis
consin.
By Elmer A. Olson, Cashier.
First National Bank of Eagle Riv-
er. Wisconsin.
By NJ J. Cypress, Cashier.
Farmers e. Merchants State Bank
of Eagle River, Wisconsin.
By {. II. Wiegand, Cashier.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1923-01-03

Whereas we. the members of
the board of supervisors of Villas
county. Wisconsin, duly assembled
at the court house in the village
of Eagle River, in annual meeting
realizing that the present laws
of the State for protection of
game which provide a closed sea
son for deer for all the year IN
forty-four counties IN the state,
and a ten-day open season IN the
other counties, including Villas
county, and;
Whereas, realizing that under
the present laws many does and
fawns as we'll as bucks are killed
during the open season, and that
unless q closed season all the year
for deer IN Villas county Is estab-
lished, that deer in Villas county
will soon become extinct,
Now Therefore, BE 1t Resolved,
that it is the desire of this board
of supervisors OF Villas county
that at the next meeting of the
Legislature of the State, a law be
enacted establishing a closed sea
son for der In Villas county for a
period of, at least, five years.
Be 1t Further Resolved, that
the county clerk of Villas county
be requested TO send a copy OF
this resolution to the State Con-
sorvation Commission at Madison,
Wisconsin.
Dated at Eagle River, Wiscon-
sin this Sth day of December 1922.
Signed, John Benson. Sup.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1923-01-03
Resolution No. IS

Resolved, by the county board
of supervisors of Villas county,
Wisconsin, in annual meeting,
duly assembled, that the salary
of the Juvenile Judge in and for
Villas county for the ensuing
year shall be fixed at the sum of
Two Hundred Dollars a year, pay
able in equal monthly install
ments and paid in the same man.
ner as the last three years.
Signed, John Benson, Supervis-
or.
On motion the above resolution
was adopted.