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Putnam patriot., 1923-12-14
A CELEBRATION IN TEA

in is "eold Boston" way, is preparing sedaey celebrate the hundred and feh anniversary of the Boston Tea Party IL just the kind of celebration that ene imagaes modern Boston deghng in lt will undoubtedly be matter and cakes and discussion this celebration conducted politely amid surroundings of Duncan Ffe urn ture Stuart portraits Mayhower chests and sandwich glass There will be lacking though that spirit of rebellion which char those sturdy old Coluna who sode down to the wharf dumped he Kings into the harbor with eer lain swageer and guo that has down through
 orv Would these same Coonas their Boston hey 10 return today Would they really enjoy it's being called he Athens America and how would they respond to it's ent day residents pride q certain Angomania? And how would those famous patrons of the and the ankard espond to the Vostead? With another tea party Bless their hearts Perhaps they night
Putnam patriot., 1923-12-14
LIMITATION OF CLAIMS

At a Court of Probate holden at Woodstock, within and for the District of Woodstock. on the 22nd day of No vemher. 4. D. 1923. Present. CHAR ENCE H. CHILD. Judge. On motion of Clarence II. Child of Woodstock. Connecticut Exeeuter on the testate estate of Sarah A. Woodward. late of Woodstock. within said district, de ceased. This Court doth decree that six months from date hereof be al- lowed and limited for the creditors of said estate to exhibit their claims against the same to the Executor. and directs that public notice be given of this order by advertising in a news paper published in Putnam having a circulation in said district and by posting a copy thereof on the public sign post in said town of Woodstock nearest the place where the deceased last dwelt. Certified from Record DAVID FLAGG, Acting Judge
Putnam patriot., 1923-12-14
A CHRISTMAS REVOLUTION

In a least, Christmas conditions vastly proved Christmas cards for instance that awdry things of glue and gilt have really products beauty and taste Probably public demand showed that there longer call for the old type of trashy with it's sloppy senmentay Certainly something has happened revolu
 onize the Christmas souvenir trade for certainly the greetings of 1923 things of beauty and for the And there has been similar change may be that Mary James little Hezekah will smash within hour the beautiful accomplishment of the toymaker but the won't be like the old for which parted with money with of useless spending Toys becoming practical pleasing the eye and frequently vastly instructive More the range variety you will through the a mrabe toy departments of Putnam is little short of amazing But with all child of yesterday should have regrets for had he not just good time with clay pipe and soap bubbles will odays with the most expensive doll imitation radio set?
Putnam patriot., 1923-12-14
LIMITATION OF CLAIMS

At a court of Probate holden at Pomfret. Conn, within and for the District of Pomfret, on the l1th day of December A. D. 1923. Present Willis Coveil Esq, Judge, On Motion of Joseph (. Hoppin and Henry Sur gis Grew. Executors, P. 0. No. 26 Central Street, Boston Mass. GO Charles H Fiske and Alexander Wheeler. Attorneys on the Testate estate of Eleanor ]. Clark late of Pomfret within said district, deceas- ed This Court doth decree that six months be allowed and limited for the creditors of said estate to exhibit their claims against the same to the Executors and directs that public no- tiee be given of this order by adyer- Using in a newspaper having a cir in said district, and by post ing a copy thereof on the public sign post in said town of Pomfret nearest the place where the deceased last dwelt Certified from Record, WILL LIS C0VELL, Judge. 50-52
Putnam patriot., 1923-12-14
RESOLUTIONS

Putnam, Conn.
 Dee. ', 1923 RESOLNED-That the Windham County Farmers Association in Annual Meeting assembled desires to express its deep sorrow in the death of J. Walter Atwood, a member of our Association, who maintained his interest from the early days of our organization and was helpful both materially and morally; be it further RESOLVED-That this resolution be spread upon the records of the Windham County Farmers Associa- ton; a copy sent to his bereaved fam fly and published in a local paper Signed
 DR. c. P. PERLEY,
 WHITMAN DANIELSON,
 $. H. PECKHAM.
Putnam patriot., 1923-12-14
ORDER OF NOTICE

District of Thompson, ss Probate Court, December s, 1928. Estate of William H. Arthur, late of Thompson in said District, deceased. The Ad- ministratrix having exhibited her ad- ministration account with said estate to this Court for allowance, it is ORDERED-.That the twenty-second day of December. 1923, at two o'clock in the afternoon, at the Probate Court in Thompson be, and the same is, assigned for hearing on the allow ance of said administration account with said estate, and this Court di- rects the Administratrix to cite all persons interested therein to appear at said time and place by publishing this order once in some newspaper having a circulation in said District. FRED 4 MUNYAN, Judge.
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Putnam patriot., 1923-12-14
A LADY'S JOB!

We want a Putnam lady who for the next two or three months will devote her time To afternoon work of the most pleasant variety. An oppor- tunity to make five or ten dollars in a single afternoon.
 This is not an agency job, nor a demonstration job. This is work for a local firm among people you probably know. Only afternoon work and in
 the time that a lady can af- ford to give to it. Apply
 XVR. PATRIOT. by letter.
Putnam patriot., 1923-12-14
CHAUTAUQUA GIVES
 FULL SATISFACTION
Entertainment Are Enjoyed By Large Audiences In P. H.
 s. Hall

The swarthmore Chautauaua last evening concluded it's three days stay in this city. the program being closed hv the presentation of 'eThe Oriental Pageant" by Julius Caesar Nayphe
 The entertainers played to large audiences at the high school assembly hall. and this years Winter Chautau- qua may be considered successful.
 The program of the first afternoon included a concert and lecture. The concert. given by the DeMille quartet. proved very entertaining. Their pro- gram embraced a wide variety of songs. and proved an excellent start err for the three days of entertain ment. The superintendent lecture. delivered by Mr Derrick. proved highly interesting
 DeMille Quartet Sings
 The evening program was compos- ed of a short concert by the DeMille quartet, which had proven so popular in the afternoon. and a lecture on Life Portrayals," i" by William s. Battis Mir Battis is an expert clay modeler. and besides bringing out some very good points in his talk, did some very amusing clay modelling.
 Wednesday afternoons eHtertain- ment was by the Batting Mahler com pany. two ladies of pronounced abil- ity. They gave a number of instru- mental selections. Later there was another lecture by the superintendent
 Talks About Japan
 Wednesday evenings program was featured by an illustrated talk by Stanley F Stady. who has returned only two months since from Japan. where he spent a year. in the course of which he went through the terrible earthquake there His slides showed Japan and it's curious customs before the quake, while the last part of his talk and the last slides, showed the iamage done by the earthquake. When the earth shock occurred Mir Stady was in Tokio, one of the cities of the island empire which was most affect ed by the quake and subsequent fires. There was also program by the Bat tinRMahler company in the evening i
 Thursday afternoon, Putnam Jua- l Or Chautauqua children presented the | Her Children on Display" after which Professor Will H. Smith gave Punch and Judy show This vas very well done and evoked much laughter. It was essentially a child i ren's afternoon. The series was clos l sd last evening with the gorgeous pa- yeant by Mir Nayphe.
Putnam patriot., 1923-12-14

o men of means Young do attempt deliberate poti cal careers in the days when their youthful energy the highest service o the nation because they unable struggle along on the small salaries of political offices It more than frequently sacrifice for citizen the and practically male resident Connecticut accept the office of Governor with it's attendant expenses unless possessed private means other income than small salary of the office IL may radical statement
 true that the evils of municipal frequently due to the Tact that the higher type of citizen busy making
 ng or developing business undertake the labor of local government which consequently falls into the
 hoodseekne type of ward politician with his propenses graft and personal benefit from public funds.
Putnam patriot., 1923-12-14
THE PAY OF PUBLIC OFFICIALS

We are altogether in accord with "Mortlake in his statement printed elsewhere this issue that is probable that the Shers larger counties overpad would be in favor of saying that IS probable that Shes the few public officials who are prop erly paid public officials nooriousy underpad Practically every critic of government from Lord Bryce down. devoted chapters to this subject endeavong
 that salaries higher more men of big ability would seek office The diplomatic for other than inadequate remuneration has become the business
Putnam patriot., 1923-12-14
PARTNERSHIP DISSOLVED

Pomfret, Conn.
 Dec. 12. 1923 The eopartnership of Durward A. Kenyon and Fred B. Botham, both of Pomfret, Connecticut, doing business as Kenyon and Botham, is hereby dissolved Fred B. Botham is author ized to collect all bills due said CO., partnership and he will continue in business as sole owner.
 DURWARD 4. KENYON FRED D. GOTHAM
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Putnam patriot., 1923-12-14
ORDER OF NOTICE

State of Connecticut, County of Windham, s. Putnam, Conn, Nov. 30. 4. D. 1928 Edith Silverman vs. Winne Lahti and Annie Lahti. Upon the Complaint of the said Edith Sil- yerman claiming for reasons therein set forth a Foreclosure of mortgage and possession of the mortgaged premises now pending before the Superior Court in and for Windham County, returnable on the 1st Tues day of November A. D. 1923 it ap- bearing to, and being found by the Court, that. the said defendants have gone to parts unknown: Therefore, ORDERED-That notice of the pen dency of said complaint be given by publishing this order in the Putnam Patriot weekly newspaper publish ed in Putnam in said County three weeks suceessively, commencing on or before the 7th day Of December A. p. 1923. By the Court, EDGAR NJ WARNER, Clerk of the Superior Cour: for Windham County.
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Putnam patriot., 1923-12-14
N o T ICE

I hereby give notice that all persons are fobidden trusting anyone on my account. l shall pay no bills hereafter charged against me except of my own contracting.
 Abingdon, Conn, Dec. II, 1923.
 DURWARD A KENYON
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Putnam patriot., 1923-12-14
D. A. R. MUSICAL TALK
MT. Very Addresses Members of Eliza
 beth Putnam Chapter

Members of the Elizabeth Porter Putnam Chapter of the D. \. k. en- joyed a very fine social and entertain ment program at their December meeting, which was held in Odd Fel- lows hall on Monday afternoon. Fol lowing a brief business meeting the afternoon was given over to an en- tertainmeut and address by Frederick Very of Providence. following which there was Christmas observance.
 Mr. Very. who is we'll known in Putnam, as well as in many other cit ies. as an excellent pianist and piano instructor. gave an interesting talk regarding some of the more famous musical composers. He interspersed his talk by playing selections from some of these masters.
 The feature of the Christmas exer- cises was Christmas tree. bearing some dainty gift for each lady of the Chapter.
Putnam patriot., 1923-12-14
ORDER OF NOTICE

District of Woodstock. ss. Probate Court. Dec. 18th. A D. 1923. Estate of Emma Spalding, late of Woodstock, in said District, deceased. Upon the application of George Spalding, pray ing that an instrument in writing pur- porting to be the last will and testa- ment of said Emma Spalding. de ceased, may be proved, approved, al- lowed and admitted to probate, as per application on file more fully appears, it is ORDERED-That said applica- ton be heard and determined at the Probate Office in Woodstock in said District, on the 2lst day of Decem- Der, 4. D. 1923, at o'clock in the afternoon: and that public notice be given of the pendency of said appliea- ton and time and place of hearing thereon, by publishing copy of this order once in a newspaper having a circulation in said District. and by posting a copy thereof on the public signpost :n the town of oodstoek, and by depositing in a post-offlee reg istered mail. postage paid, a marked copy of the newspaper containing said notice. addressed to all the heirs at-law at least 5 days before said day of hearing. CLARENCE H. CHILD. Judge. 50
Putnam patriot., 1923-12-14
AUCTION Wednesday, December 18th AL 1n n,rlnrL m kharn

On account of leaving the state. I will sell my farm of 8 acres at Wright's Crossing in the Town of Ponfret. with all buildings thereon. New henhouse, barns and house, va- riety of young fruit trees. etc. Terms S700 cash. balance on mortgage. 8oo R. l. Red and White Leghorn Puliets. 2 horses. 3 cows. wagons and harness ss of all kinds. large variety of farm ing tools. 90 tons Of good stock hay. House full of good clean goods of ev- sry kind and description. Terms of sale on personal property, cash. If stormy. next fair day.
 i MONET.
 Pomfret Center. Conn.
Putnam patriot., 1923-12-14

Miss Marguerite Leblanc of New Brunswick is the guest of Dr. and Mrs. r. E. Tetreault.
Putnam patriot., 1923-12-14
WANTED

driving horse for its keep this winter, 1000 to 1900. No farm work. o. A. LOGAN, Route No. 9, Tel. 2s5-14. Putnam, Conn.
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Putnam patriot., 1923-12-14

WANTED-Furniture to repair and saws to sharpen. E. o. HOPKINS, 263 School street 46-52'
Putnam patriot., 1923-12-14
FOUND

of miscellaneous arti cles on state road between Putnam and North Woodstock. Please ad. dress Box N in care of The Putnam Patriot 50
Putnam patriot., 1923-12-14

wTTTER BROS, AUcTIoNEERs Ofsce and Sales Rooms, No. 4Z Main
 Street. Danielson
Putnam patriot., 1923-12-14
FOR RENT

TO RENT-Furnished room with steam heat and electric lights, Tel
 40I-t3. 46tf
Putnam patriot., 1923-12-14
AUCTION

Consignment sale at the Mantup Farm. Putnam. Conn. on
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-12-12
NEEDY FOLKS
NAMES SOUGHT
EIks Have More Toys Than
Children, So Seek Them

The Elks OF Seattle sent out a caII
wednesday for needy children,
They want 10 give them toys for
Christmas.
They have more toys than they
have appllcants SO they ask: II
you know Of any children, or anv
family, IN your neighborhood that Is
needy and will not be otherwise re-.
membered. write the social and com.
munity welfare committee, Elks'
temple. Seneca 1T. and Fourth ayf
Be sure 70 give the child's AZ
name, are and address. as packages
are mailed direct and presents re.
lected according to the age and sex
given.
AT the same time tho Social wei.
faro league announced, for the bene
NJ Of all organizations that are
planning on making Christmas dona.
lions TO Seattle folk, that It will
serve as clearing house for infor-
nation.
BY applying 70 The league, lists OF
needy families, and just what they
need. can be obtained and record
also OF what various other orzan,za.
tons arc doing. This will prevent
duplication Of effort and VIII give
assurance that the donations that
are made TO the families will be SO
assorted as 10 best relieve their need.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-12-12
Friend of Poor"
Coming to Seattle

DR.. =. J. Helms founder and
national executive secretary Of the
Goodwill Industriss movement will
arrive In Seattle Friday, December
IL. 10 review work In tho three
branches here and 10 detail the his.
tory Of the movement for the poor
az n banquet at tho First Baptist
church that evening at 6 o'clock.
There are &c Goodwill Industries
institutions in tho United States,
the youngest in Seattle. with head.
quarters at iio7 Virginia St. where
an employment office is maintained
Three stores, a, So pike at. 5z0I
Ballard ave. and ii07 Virginia ST.,
handle renovated clothing for per.
sons unable TO purchase new wear
ing apparel.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-12-12
Forgery Charged
Against l.. Allan

Louis ". Allan wns charged with
first degree forgery IN complaint
filed by Prosecuting Attorney Ainl.
colin Douglas Wednesday, Allan
Is accused OF having forged tho In.
doscment Of Charles Lambert. ISIS
2tth ave. n w, 10 a forged check
FOR %2575 which he cashed with
Charles Halverson The check bore
tho forged signature OF tho Inter-
bay garage. Al Scmpier. manager.
Bali r. set at $500.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-12-12
TEACHERS ASK
MEETING PLACE
Petition for Auditorium Sent
to Council :

Citing past and orpectod need, n,
largo meeting place, the gss,,o
Crude Teachsrs' club wedns,aa,,
submitted petition 10 tho city coun
eli Wednesday, asking favorabl, NJ.
ton for tho immediate constrpe,,or
Of IAN auditorium that win enob,.
Seattle 70 keep pace With other e,tl.,
Of rs sizs." ''''
Inc petition, as reported by Mamie
b. stocI'oT executive secretary fol.
lows: i'''
Whereas, when tho washipv4m
Education nEBocintlon met in sos.,,.
last October because or tho lanL i,
an adequate assembly room, n wa.
necessary 10 divide the conv.n,,or
between Meany hall and the poos,
welt high Hohool auditorium, and :,
such worked n hardship upon an,
speakers and weakened tho rplrst
and
Whereas. we believe that no.b,,u
can better advertise Seattle ana ,bJs
great Northwest than 10 have In
teachers from ali over the copnt,v
visit this region. and
whereas. @e have asked the n, :,
tlonhl Education association to me. \
IN Seattle IN 1926, and
Wherein. we understand The n.
rector Of the National Education A.,
sociation Will not conaider a CITY 10,
IFS meeting place which hasn't an
auditorium seating AZ least 10000.
we. the Seattle Grade Teachers,
club. in regular meeting assemtJed
DO earnestly petition your honorable
body to favor the immediate con.
slruetion Of an auditorium that viii
enable Seattle to keep pace with
other cities Of ita size"
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-12-12
Vets NOT IN
DANCE FIGHT
DlScIaim Any Stand on Ref
erendum Action

Denying that they arc backing O.
proposed referendum on Sunday
night dances and declaring n
hands orr r,llcy on tho aucgtlop
heads Or al spanlsh-American and
World war veterans Organization.
In Seattle. have passed RESOLUTION,
refullnG Tho report that they sfc
WIN Philip Tworoger. Seattle M
torney. In petitIoning for the refer.
ondnm. The resolution, submitted
by Ralph IIoll, commander OF Rain.
ler-Noblo post. American Legion
follows;
whereas. II has como 10 our NJ
tsntlon that the petitions nsklne
Tor a referendum on Sunday nigh,
dances purpOrt 10 be sponsored b.
Tho veterans organizations OF the
city.
Therefore, bo II known that the
vetsrnh organizations do not an.
prove or diaappr0ye tho referen
aum, but believe individual mem
bers OF the organizations here rep,
resented have tho right 10 cxpress
themselves ms individuals on the
matter No veteran organization.
however, has given tho use Of ~
name in connection with the cir
eulntion Of the petition"
organizations represented includ-
"a all the legion posts OF the cltv.
the United Spanish. American Wer
Veterans the Disabled American
Veterans OF the World War the
Veterans OF tho Foreign Wars and
the Allied Veterans AID aasoeln-
Ton. This last Is tho organization
which has been financing and op-
Grating Roosevelt dance han. Com
mander Hall added.
''rworoEer Is working as nm In
diyidua, no far as vs;erans bodice
OF the city arc concerned. Hall de.
eiared The Spanish war yeter-
ans and tho American Legion have
both told him Nothing doing. and
they arc not going 20 allow him 10
use their names IN connection with
tho matter
American Legion men" he con
unued, ARE up In arms at state
ment from Tworoger in which he
declares tho American Legion club
too high toned for the average
veteran. Every man with n legion
card Is welcome and they do come
10 the club. We also dispute his
statement that tho American L.
zion has no employment activities
or the $3.50 expended per month on
an employment secretary's salary
and miscellaneous Office expenses.
the legion posts pay SEQ: funds
from tho Hippodrome pay the rest.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-12-12
Ruth School Girls
Will Stage Bazaar

a sale OF Christmas goods and ba
zaAr viii be held by pupils OF tho
Ruth School for Protestant Girls at
GOO Union st. on Friday and satur.
day IL was announced Wednesday.
Toys. dolls and similar articles will
be on sale, and meals will be obtain.
able during the twoday period.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-12-12
GEORGE BYRNE. %. gus

GEORGE BYRNE. 2s. suspect In
tho ENHANCEMENT OF $500. October
%. from the Seattle branch Of the
Austin Co. OF Cleveland. Industrial
engineers. has surrendered TO Kan
sas City police. II has been learned
here Wednesday. He disappeared
after working for the firm but two
months. a check OF the books
showed the shortage.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-12-12
Senators Confirm
Two New Diplomats

WASHINGTON. Dec. 1.-THE
senate today confirmed the nomina-
tons Of Henry P. Fletcher 10 ns
envoy extraordinary and ministry
plcnipoientiary to Luxembourg. an,f'
Richard N. Tobin. California, TO be
minister 10 tho Netherlands.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-12-12

VARYING FROM tho usual time.
the weekly meeting OF Eagles at
their hall, Seventh ave. and Union
ST. will open Mt 1880 sharp on Fri.
day evening, Frank Dowd. socre.
tary. announced Wednesday.
Seward daily gateway., 1923-03-01
FIVE HUSBANDS WITH NOT 4 SINGLE ! DIVORCE WOMAN, AGED 36, MADE HAY
 WHILE SUN STONE IN SE-
 CURING HER FUTURE 
AFTER ALLOTMENT MONEY
Married Philadelphia Lieutenant while Still the Wife of San Francisco
 Contractor

. SAN FRANCISCO, March 1-Anoth- 1T case of dual marriage by women to secure government allotments from men in service came to light this morning when Mrs. ". L. Finn. aged 36, wife of chief gunner in the navy, was taken into custody on the charge of bigamy. When arrested she confess ad to having married five men without going through the formality of secur- 1ng divorce.
 Mrs. Finn, which is her latest matri -nonial acquisition, came to grief while trying to secure an allotment from the government as the wife Of Lieut.. F. Boyer stationed at Philadelphia. It developed that at the time of marrying Lieut.. Boyer she was the wife of Regi- nald Millward. a contractor of this ,ity
Seward daily gateway., 1923-03-01
NEW YORK MEMBER OF HOUSE PASSES AWAY FOLLOWING
 BURSTING slooDvESsEL
MADE SPEECH YESTERDAY
Long and Useful Political Career End. ed When Grim Reaper calls-
 Made Speech Last Night

WASHINGTON, March w. B. Cochran democratic representative ot the state of New York, died here this morning as the result of a bursted bloodvessels which he incurred while making a speech in the House last night His end came quietly with q number of his most intimate friends at the bedside Cochran achieved no tice through his advocacy of Irish Freedom.
 W. Bourke Cochran was born in Sli- go, Ireland, February 2S, 1854. He re ceiyed his education in Ireland and France; received his l.. L. D. at St Francis Xavier College in 1887. Com ing to America in 1871, he attended many of the institutions and for per iod, taught school. He was admitted to the bar in 1876, soon after becom' ing prominent in politics. Early in his political career he achieved distinc- tion for his speeches at conventions, and public gatherings. In 1896 he be- came an advocate of the gold standard and campaigned for Wm. Mckinley; a member of the fiftieth congress and also of the 52nd and 53rd. On complet- ing his term he was appointed mem Der of the New York Commission to revise the judiciary of that state. FL ected to the 5Sth congress for the un- expired term of George B. Mcclellan, resigned. Reelected to the 59th, and 60th congress- Until 1920 practiced law when he was nominated for con gress by the Democratic party to sue ceed Thomas F. Smith, was elected by a majority of over 5000. He served from the sixteenth district, with a. population of 220,0oO.