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Putnam patriot., 1924-04-04
Every Member Canvass

Sunday afternoon an Every Mem Der Canvass was carried out for the first time in the history of Abingdon. Although. the morning was cloudy and unpromising. the afternoon brought with it all that could be wished for m the way of sunshine and warmth.
 The canvassers met at the church at about 30 D. m., and after a few final instructions proceeded by couples to the territories assigned them. Some went in automobiles, some in wagons, while others thought it best to go on foot as the easiest way for them un- der the circumstances.
 The last couple to start, out was probably the first to get into trouble. The mud proved to be too deep for the Buick, so they had to walk nearly q mile to obtain a pair of horses to pull them out. That wasn't all, either. Those same horses were soon needed again and again. Five times were this couple helped out of the mire. but their spirits never wavered. They kept on in their mission and succeeded be- yond their highest hopes.
 On their way back to the church they overlook another pair of canvas sers who had gone out m an open wa gon and as it was raining quite hard by that time, with some lightning and thunder mixed in, they took in the lady and brought her back with them. The thunder shower also caught others out on the road, but as it lasted but few minutes no one was greatly inconven- fenced by it. Coming late, as it did, in the afternoon. one couple had com pleted their canvass and had already arrived at the Grange Hall, where re treatments were to be served. An other couple arrived soon afterward, and then another and another until all had returned. The last couple came Tn quite late, SO that by the time the pledges were counted and the last re- treatments served 1t was well after eight o'clock.
 Everyone was happy, although somewhat weary. Each couple had some interesting experiences to tell. Sandwiches, cake, and coffee were served by members of the Ladies' Aid Society. to which all did full justice. Each one who took part in the canvass feels that the afternoon was well spent, not merely from the financial viewpoint, but from the social side as well.
Putnam patriot., 1924-04-04
EAST THOMPS SON

Mrs. H. Soper and Miss Ann Hoyle were in Webster Tuesday.
 The service next Sunday, April 9, Preaching at 103O. Sunday school at the Nj. E. church, will be as usual. 11.50. Everybody welcome.
 Mrs. Frank Chamberlain spent last week with Mir. and Mrs. Huntington, while MT. Chamberlain was at Prov idence attending conference.
 Mir. and Mrs. F. c. Ross started the first of the week on a southern trip to visit their sons, Seth and Forest Ross. who are in business there.
 Ernest Joslin was called to his home in Leicester last week by fire which did much damage to the house where he is living with a brother and sister, the latter being i'll in bed and had to be carried to neighbor's on mat tress.
 Rev. and Mrs. Chamberlain and Mir. and Mrs. E. Huntington were dinner guests at the parsonage Tuesday. The forner couple visited with Rev. and Mrs. Miller until Thursday, when they returned to Myricks, Mass, where they have been the past year.
 Rev. and Hirs. Miller fetdFfissf s'sit.s Saturday night from attending the an. nual conference held in Providence last week. They have been appointed by the bishop to serve the people as their pastor for the seventh year. While in the city Rev. and Mrs. Miller were entertained at the home of their niece, Mrs. Charles Lanning, and family.
 The Kings Daughters are to have q neighborly meeting Wednesday, April 9th, at their hall. There will be no charge for a dinner which will be served under the direction of Mrs. Geo. Sampson and Mrs. Carrie Roberts. The community is invited. The meeting will be an informal reception to the pastor and his wife, Rev. and Mrs John R. Miller.
Putnam patriot., 1924-04-04
THOMPSON

Mrs. Dexter Elliott is in Boston.
 Miss Wiley went to New York on Wednesday,.
 Mr. and Mrs Robert Ream are at Carolyn Hall.
 Mrs Winans Burnett spent the day in Boston Monday.
 Mrs. Stephen Livingston has return ed from New York.
 Mrs. Louis Ream spent q few days in New York this week.
 Miss Marot spoke to the Woman's Club in Grosvenordale on Monday.
 Miss Virginia Elliott spent Tuesday night in town on her way to Westover.
 Mr. Putnam Livingston is home from Williams for the spring vacation.
 Miss Nellie Ryan entertained Rev and Mrs. John Stoddard at supper last week.
 The sstores now has private tele- phone, number 3s. which pleases ev- eryene.
 Mir. and Mrs. L. S Backus spent the weekend in Melrose with MT and Mrs. Edward Page.
 Mir. and Mrs. George Vaughan en- tertained Monday evening in honor Of Mr Vaughan $ birthday.
 Mir and Mrs. Charles Van B. Cush- man are receiving congratulations on the birth of son. born March 3lst.
 Miss Lewis, who k spending the winter in New York, has been called to Allentown, Penn, by the serious ill- ness of her aunt.
 Miss Crosby, Mrs. George II. Mich ols. Mir Laurence Backus and Mir. r. L. Hutehins went to Hartford on Wed nesday as delegates to the Republican State convention. Mrs. Nichols goes as a delegate in Mir Reardons place.
 The annual meetings of the Wom en's Foreign Missionary Society and the Ladies Aid were held in the vestry of the Congregational church Wednes- day afternoon. The following officers were elected Womea's Foreign Nils sionary Society-President. Mrs. Ste phen Livingston; vice president Mrs. Oscar Munyan; secretary, Mrs. George Brott; treasurer, Mrs. Louis Black mar; programm committee, Mrs. My ron Elliott, Mrs. Richard Barton, Mrs. Charles Knight. Ladies Aid Society," President, Miss Sarah C. Crosby; vice president, Mrs. K. c. Paine; secretary. Mrs. Arthur Peterson; treasurer, Miss Edith D. Sheldon. Committees will be appointed by the president. After the business meetings, tea was served.
Putnam patriot., 1924-04-04
POMFRET

Mrs. Campbell is spending a few days in Boston.
 Ponrfret School has closed for its Easter vacation.
 Mir. Janes has severed his eonnee- tion with Averiifs.
 Mrs. D. N Medbury is quite serious ly i'll at her home in pomfret.
 Postmaster Davis. with his sisters, Olive and Della, were in New York re- gently
 John Gregory Wiggins has been in Boston and in Gardiner, Me, for the past week.
 Miss Evelyn Ellsworth was a guest of relatives in Providence over the weekend.
 Mrs. Sarah Marcy is ct her home again after being away with relatives for some time.
 Two more pupils have enrolled at the Reetory School for the spring term and next year.
 Erie Wallander of Springfield spent the weekend with his parents, Mir. and Mrs. Joseph Wallander.
 Mir. and Mrs. Bigelow spent the week in New York City. returning to Greystoke on Wednesday.
 Miss Bertha Stevens will remain in New York. where she has been spend ing the winter. until after Easter.
 St. Monica's Guild Sewing Circle will meet next Thursday afternoon, April 10, at 2.30 o'clock at the home of Mrs. Albert Day.
 .4t..N F....... e.a...... EaI lege will entertain Wolf Den Grange members and their families Wednes- day evening, April 9th.
 Mir. and Mrs. Fred Childs, who are holding an auction of their property on April 10th, expect to live with Mrs. 1 Childs' brother. Andrew Williams.
 Mir. and Miss Brayton have been entertaining their niece, Mrs. Robert Eaton. and two children. who have been spending the winter in the south.
 Mrs. Alice Gorbin Sief. specialist | in child culture in the University of | Vermont, spent the spring vacation with her little son, who Is pupil at the Reetory School.
 The following services are to be | held in Christ church, Pomfret. Fifth Sunday iii Lent. Children 8 service ssss Tuesday at i.15 p. m., service on Thursday at 4.15 ?. m. Holy Com munion on Sunday at s n. m. and Il a. m.
 It is reported that II. H. Davenport l has sold his home property in Pomfret. | The purchaser is someone from out Of town. Mir and Mrs. Davenport ex- peet to spend their winters hereafter i in Florida, and their summers at their place at the beach.
 Miss Elizabeth Bigelow has been home for the spring vacation from Smith College. where she is a fresh man. Miss Mary Mathewson, niece of Miss Elinor Mathewson. also of Smith, spent the weekend with her cousin, Mrs. van der Laan, and her aunt at Fox Hill Farm.
 Spring moving is at hand. The re- moval of j. Fred Ash and family to their home on the estate of Charles Cushman, La Plaisanee, the home for many years of the late Miss Eleanor ]. Clarke. follows upon the removal of MT. Ashs father. Senator John Ash, to Hope Cottage, recently purchased by him. The Misses Works have nov ed from this house to lngleside, the property of Miss Emily Dunbar. Mir. John Grosvenor has been laying pipes in order to furnish water to this place. H. W. Twiss will move from Mr. Davenport's tenant house to the house vacated by Fred Ash, and MT. Belrire and family will move from the Wright house 10 the Davenport huose. The Wright place has been purchased by Mir. and Mrs Patrick Donlon, late of Hartford, who expect to move in ] ahout Aprii isf.
Putnam patriot., 1924-04-04
JAMES H. RAFFERTY
 HEADS LOCAL CLUB
Oldest Member of Arcanum Club Succeeds Dr. Baldwin
 as President
Meeting Re-Eleets L. P. Merriam as
 Secretary Treasurer

Reports of the secretary and treas urer and the election of officers were the features of the annual meeting of the Arcanum club last Friday eve ming. The meeting was we'll attended, and the members are enthusiastic for the prospects for this year.
 James II. Rafferty, one of the oldest members of the club, was elected pres ident. Lucius P. Merriam, who has served as secretary ard treasurer for the past fifteen years and who with Mir. Rafferty and George Minor Is one of the three oldest club members, was reelected to his position. Other officers chosen were, Albert r. Ral- ston, vice-president: collector, George Lewis, Jr. executive committee, Thomas NJ Rawley. chairman, Richard A. Whalen, Fred NJ Prince, J. Otis Fox and F.. L. Kelley.
 John F. Slattery was elected a trustee of the Arcanum club associa- ton, at the meeting of the assoeia- tion, which owns the property, prior to the regular club meeting.
 The trustees of the association, the officers of the club, and a special com mittee of five were instructed to meet and discuss means for making the club better and more attractive to those members who do not often visit it. They will report back to the club at the meeting to be held April IS. The members of this special commit tee are C. II. Gilpatric, Henry A. Wheelock. Louis N. Girard, F. ]. Appleby and James E. Murray. Re- treatments were served at the meet ing.
Putnam patriot., 1924-04-04
LEON WALKER SPEAKS

Leon N. Walker was the speaker at the meeting and weekly luncheon of the Putnam Rotary club Wednesday noon. Mir. Walker, member of the undertaking firm of Smith and Wal ker, spoke on the subject on which he was best informed. He told of the development of the undertaking busi- ness, and contrasted the present day methods of disposing of the dead with that of the past. The attendance at the meeting was very good. Eighteen of the members attended the spring Rotary conclave at New Britain yes terday.
Putnam patriot., 1924-04-04
ABINGTON

Mrs. Hoffay has been spending a few days with Mrs. W. D. Fay.
 The Poultry Club meeting. which was to have been held last Saturday evening, was postponed on account of the bad weather and the condition of the roads. Notice will be given out later concerning the next meeting.
 The Ecclesiastical Society of Abing- ton met at the home of George Hicks March 27 for the last time IL was voted at this meeting to disband. This act turns the business of the church over into the hands of the church members.
Putnam patriot., 1924-04-04
TO REOPEN STORE

This week brings a week nearer the completion of the Seder block, and the opening of Mr. Seder's store. Mir. Seder is to have one of the store spae- es in his new block and plans to re open his clothing business before the Easter season. Mir. Seder will deal exclusively in mems and boys furnish
Putnam patriot., 1924-04-04
DEGREE AT CENTRAL VILLAGE

Putnam Odd Fellows will accom- pany it's candidates for the third de- gree to Central Village tomorrow night, when the degree will be exem- plified by the degree team of Pro- lection Lodge of that place. Daniel son members and candidates will also be present. Putnam members wish ing to go are requested to be at l. O. O. r. hall at I o'clock.
Putnam patriot., 1924-04-04
POSTPONE MEETING

The regular meeting of the Parent Teacher association has been post poned to the evening of Wednesday, April 16 The program for that oe- casion will consist for the most part of musical numbers, and will be in charge of Miss Katherine Byrne.
Putnam patriot., 1924-04-04

Wooden houses are rare in Belgium. Real estate is high. lots are small, and the yards which Americans enjoy are unknown except for villas owned by the well-to-do.
Putnam patriot., 1924-04-04
Catarrhal Conditions

caiaErh Is a local disease greatly infiu- eneed by constitutional conditions. it therefore requires constitutional treat ment HALLS CATARKH MEDICINE is taken internally and acts through the Blood upon the Mucous Surfaces of the system HALLS CATARHH MEDICINE EiFes inc patient strength by improving the general health and assists Nature in doing its work
 Al Druggists. Circulars free.
 r. J. Cheney & Co. Toledo. ohlos
New Britain herald., 1924-04-18
1890 CENSUS MADE
 BASIS OF QUOTAS
Senate Adopts 2 Per Cent Rate
 Alter Long Fight

Washington, April 1S.---Two per cent Of the aliens in the United States as shown by the 1890 census would be admitted annually for the next three years, or about i6i 900 year,
 under a decision reached by the sem ate late yesterday after long and complicated wrangle.
 The 1890 census was chosen by a vote Of f7 10 S9. There was no roll call on the per cent ratio, but it passed by heavy majority.
 This is identical with the action last week Of the house and eliminates one more problem that woull have caused trouble and delay in conference. The senate heretofore has voted for Jan. anese exclusion and abrogation Of the "gentlemrn's agreement" in line with the house measure. With these aue.- tions behind them. early passage Of tho bill is anticipated.
 Four roll calls were required 10 reach the final decision. On the amendment of Senator Willis. republi- can, Of ohioe 10 fix tho quota at per cent, there were two votes. Much confusion ensued as senators under took 10 keep themselves informed Of what was taking place.
 AS the bill was reported from the committee to the senate it provided Tor per cent Of the 1910 census. Sem ator Willis moved to make this i per cent and his motion carried 5i 10 g5.
 Then Senator Harrison moved to change the year from 1910 10 1890, and his motion carried q to sa.
 The senate then found that il had voted for 1 per cent of 1890. which many Of the senators did not wish to do. Notwithstanding an agreement beforehand that opportunity woud be had 10 vote on the Willis and Harri- son amendments. the best pariamen- tarians were employed in getting the strengthened out. Finally. it was decided to reconsider the vote or the Willis amendment. and rcconsid- oration was ordered by vote Of 60 tc iG. Thcreupon. if was lost by g3 to 5G. which left the bill as it finally emerged from the tangle-2 per cent Of 1890.
New Britain herald., 1924-04-18
OUCH! LAME BACK RUB LUMBAGOOR
 BACKACHE AWAY

kidneys cause backache? No. Lis fen. Your backache is caused by Iumbago. sciatica, or strain. and the quickest relief is soothing. pone. trating St. Jacobs Oil Rub it right on your painful back. and Iameness dis appears Don't stay crippled: Get small trial bottle Of St. Jacobs Oil from your druggist and timber up. | moment after il is applied you'n won der what became Of the backache or iumbsgo pain.
 Rub old. honest sf. Jacobs Oil wbeneter you have sciatica. ncurai- eis. rheumatism pr sprsin. as it is sb- soluteiy harmless and doesn't burn the skIn.
New Britain herald., 1924-04-18
SOUTHINGION NEWS

X near catastrophe was atcrtel lasI evening when the two story building at the corner of Safety avenue and Liberty street to which another story is being added. fitted and appeared 10 be about 10 fall down. The structure is one Of the oldest buildings on the street and the owner in making alter ations planned 10 jack the building up about three feet from the ground. \ store occupies the basement floor and two tenement floors arc situated on tho second aud third floor. tn- other stor yis beirg added which makes the building appear 10 be the tallcst in Southington. One Of lie workingmcn on the job was busily patching up some Of inc old brick places which are bcing enforced now with concerto blocks, when. without warning. large section Of the re- taining wall crumbicd and the build- ing tnnblcd. As Inc house was filled with people. they fclt the structure shift and glassware and crockery spilled from the shelves and sct the women into mysteries. The excite meni for time was intense. but az the jacks under tho building held. q force Of men was gathered to raise tho structure again.
 The condition Of William Fletcher. year old son Of Mir. and Ms. James Fletcher of Eden avenue. IS very seii- ous. He is i'll with an attack Of pn.d- monis.
 The I.rRis High school baseball tram will play the Merideu High school team in that city Saturday. The local feam has put in great deal of hard practice and expects io defeat iis Sia CT City rivals.
 Announcement is made Of tho en- gaEcment Of Miss Marjorie T.. Pratt. daughter Of Mr. and Mrs. James II. Pratt of Main street. 10 Ferry Do Mund of Curtis street.
 It is expected that large number gf The members Of kiliunic I'ost. American Legion. will take part in ihc parade to be held in Bristol tomorrow afternoon.
New Britain herald., 1924-04-18
Parade Parking Rules

Parking on the streets Of the city will be changed somewhat on Satur- day 10 handle the extra traffic, caused by the influx of visitors 10 the Seiche- prey day celebration. The regulations, operative tomorrow. will be as fol- lows:
 No Parking
 No parking Of automobiles allowed on the Boulevard after one o'clock Saturday afternoon.
 So parking on Mellon street be- tween Riverside avenue and South street.
 No parking in the usual parking space for automobiles on the Boule- lard near Main street. No Parking During Parade Forma.
 tion on the Following streets
 North street from North Main eat to No. l5o.
 Pond street from junction with North Main. north to Roberts street.
 TerryNille avenue from North Main street. west to Franklin avenue.
 No Parking" on the above three streets 10 be from one o'clock until after the parade has started.
 No parking on Main and North Main streets from one o'clock until after the parade has passed.
 No parking on or about tho High school grounds from one o'clock until D, m.
 Parking Allowed
 Parking is allowed on lower Main street from the Boulevard to South street.
 Parking allowed on the entire length of South street and the entire length of Riverside avenue.
 Room Tor Traffic
 On all streets where parking is al- lowed space must be allowed for the passing of traffic. [
 Streets Cleared
 Just prior io the start Of the parade at o'clock detail of police will pass over Main street from the Boule- ward to North Main street. over North Main 10 it's junction at North street. clearing these sections of the streets from all traffic.
 All sections of streets over which the parade will pass, viz: Main 10 North Main and on Main to the Bou- leyard. and over the Boulevard will he absolutely cleared Of all traffic for the parade.
 Engagement Announced
 Announcement was made today by Mir. and Mrs. James r.. Doyle. of ls9 West street of the engagement of their daughter, Miss Doris Doyle. 10 R. $. Debler of Hartford. No date Tor the wedding has been announced. Miss Doyle is connected with the local telephone exchange.
 special Train Arranged. Waterbury people will have the ad- antage of an extra train on Sunday when 10 car special will cave the local station at 1 o'clock 10 'arry the crowds returning from the seicheprey celebration in this city. \ arrangements arc also being made for he late train 10 New Britain and hartford.
 Bristol Briefs
 ;, son has been born to Mir. and Mrs. Theodore Ploski of Willis street. \ class of candidates was initiated ,t tho meeting of Bristol lodge of .lks last night in Elks' hall.
 Judge Joseph NJ, Donovan left to- lay for llasbrouck Heights. N. J., 10 pend the weekend.
 Henry l.. sherwood Of Arnold court s recuperating from his recent ill., ness.
 Officer James MacNamee has re- ;umcd his duties on the forestSille ,cat after a vacation in New York.
New Britain herald., 1924-04-18
BI.,ZE ON EAST MAIN ST.

About sioD damage resulted from 2 fire in the store room Of inc store at 5s East Main street owned by Sam Lehrer last night. Engine companies and 3 answered still alarm tor the fire al 7:SC o'clock. The blaze was said 10 have been caused by a candle heins overturned among papers. the candles being used as there were no electric lights in the store.
 Engine Co. 6 answered still alarm at G:s0 o'clock last night for a grass fire on Monroe street.
New Britain herald., 1924-04-18
NOTICE TO TAxP,yERs

hereby give notice tliat l will be at the store of W. ]. Hemingway in Piainvilie. 10 rcccivc Taxes. every day during the month Of April. also in the evenings Of April I. ,. iii. 12. 14. IS. f9. q. e5. cc. gS. % and so until s o-cIock.
 Interest will be charged from April |. on all Taxes rot paid on or before April sn. 1acs.
 W. ]. HEMINGWAY.
 Collector. Plaintills, Conn. ApriI 1, I9s4.
New Britain herald., 1924-04-18
Creep ng Along For Five Years
T 70 I b,s If Ji1t Ease Now Walks Anywhere
Cannot Praise t.rcat Juint RemcJy
 To Highly. ss,s N. ]. HoY

Read his grateful letter aud then if you can think Of any reason why you shouldn't nse Joint-E Ease for sttd. swollen. inflamed or stiff. creaky, sore joints you must be a pessimisf-
 Gentlemen: ] am sure glad to say 10 the Public l have not been able to get around only to just creep along for five years. until ] got hold of Joint Ease and l now can just walk where please. ] had the Flu and it fell in my legs. My knees were swol- len and my legs all the time. Now The pain has all left my legs and the swollen legs are normal and ] cannot recommend Ease too high. have just used two tubes of Joint Ease only and will not be without it at all times.
 Truly yours. ". !. Roy. Morssn- town. N. Va. Feb. ss. 1921.
 < tube costs bnt co cents at any druggist. anywhere.
 AIways rcmcmhsr wi,eu 5oint-Tase gets in joint agony =~.s out--ouick.
New Britain herald., 1924-04-18
Prince of Japan Anxious
 To Smooth Out Differences

By The Associated ffess.
 Tokin. April lS.--prince Regent llirohito is cvincing much interest in the immigration situation and has summoned foreign minister Matsui and count Chinda. former Ambassa- ior 10 Washington. to obtain their ex- p'anations The Prince has directed that efforts be cxerted to effect sat- isCaciory settlement Of the question.
New Britain herald., 1924-04-18
Catholic Church Scr,iccs.
Pile Sufferers
,a You Answer These Questions

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 Nhy cutting and operations fail? 10 you know the cause Of piles is trnaI?
 That there is staghation or blood the lower bowel?
 Do you know that there is harm remedy discovered by Dr. Leon- .sll a1d known as IIEM-I.OlD. now I i.y Clark aud BraiGerd and drug ts s.aeaaIly. that is guaranteed? IiEM-TDID ba1iehes piles by re- g.ifS il.e csas@, 5Y fFsei5g blood rs.ula;i.S i.' tEe lo.rc- bowel. This .ic isossc treatment has aa al- acz, rfip'iat ai,ic rccc-l Tor sure. -Is. ass iasiinE rciisf e thOusanls or .a ;fe6 .Usssse-s. -t.sep. ;s ao r1s- on xhy t shos;ld aot 59 tie sane for IOG.