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Putnam patriot., 1925-12-18
MGR. HENRY LYON GIVEN
 GOLD WATCH AND CHAIN
TELEPHONE co. EMPLOYES AND EMPLOYERS MAKE PRESENTATIONS, HAVE CHRISTMAS TREE
 REFRESHMENTS AND DANCE
Ernestne Sherman Presented Twenty
 ton.-Nearly a Hundred Present

At a gathering of nearly 100 em- ployes of the Southern New England Telephone Company in Odd Fellows hall, Wednesday evening, Henry :. Lyon. who Is retiring from the Put nam division to become manager of the Norwich division, was presented a beautiful white gold watch and chain, fittingly inscribed. The pres entation was made by R. H. Gray of New London, district commercial su- perintendent. on behalf of the employ es.
 Mir. Lyon in accepting the gift thanked those who have worked with him for the past four years for thelr full and hearty cooperation and said that he knew that they would show the same loyalty to the company and to his successor, as had been accorded himself.
 The delightful affair was planned and arranged by the Putnam District Telephone Employees Council. Its membership includes employees in Put nam. Danielson and Moosup exehang- es. as they are all part of the fut- nam division.
 Another presentation was that maze nm behalf of the company by U. |. Osborne of New London, district trai- fir superintendent. Mir. Osborne pre- sented Miss Ernestine sherman, as sistant chief operator at the Putnam exchange. a service button denotmg twenty years continuous service with the company. 1....,,,,,t
 Mrs. Lyon was unable to be pres.eh,, ,, an account of illness, but beautiful bonouet of roses was sent to her os MT. Lyon. Twenty-one rose buds Were ere also presented Miss sherman by tue emnl6ves of the Putnam exchange.
 Ralph (. Booth. assistant mahssef of inc Waterbury exchange, with Mts. Booth. were special guests of the eye , ning. Mr. Booth will succeed MT. i.von January 1. Both he and Mrs. Booth were introduced to those pres ent 4 ..
 The evening was arranged as farewell party to Mr. Lyon and took fbe form of a Christmas party. There was a prettily lighted Christmas tree on which were gifts for all. There was alse dancing. games and refreshments
 Mr. and Mrs. Booth remained m Putnam Thursday morning and were shown about the city by Mr. Lyon
Putnam patriot., 1925-12-18
CHARLES CLEMENS LOSES FIGHT AGAINST PNEUMONIA AT HOSPITAL WHERE FOUR-YEAR OLD SON
 HENRY DIED NINE DAYS BEFORE
Mother Left With Four Small Children One SevenWees Old
 Rahy.-Father In Boston Hospital

father k improving and will soon re- turn te hts home. The ease is one of the saddest that has occurred in Putnam for many years.
 Charles II. Clemens was born in PhoeniNville in the town of EAstford. 4S years ago. son of William. also born in Eastford, and Elizabeth (Georgel Clemens. born in Cam bridge. Mass. He attended the schools of kastford and worked as q boy on his fathers farm As he grew older he worked for others and twenty odd years ago came Co Putnam to work on the farm of Mrs. Frances Harring- ton. Following Mrs. Harrington's death some years ago Mir. Clemens bought the farm.
 Marie. Thompson Girl
 Eight years ago Mir. Clemens mar. ried Miss Ellen SandstFom, daughter of Mir. and Mrs. \. F. Sandstrom of West Thompson. They had five chiL dren, four of whom, with the wife, survive.
 Mr Clemens was we'll known in Putnam where he was we'll liked. es- teemed and respected He was a member of Israel Putnam Lodge of Odd Fellows and was an attendant of the Methodist church.
 Rev. \. R. Burton of the NJ. r.. church. who conducted the service for the son last week Saturday afternoon. will again enter the saddened home Sunday afternoon to oflieiate at the funeral of the father. after which in termont will take place at West Thompson.
Putnam patriot., 1925-12-18
TO REVIVE XMAS CAROLS
Rotary Club Plans Feature Ia Addition to Community Tree

4 community Christmas tree will stand in Union Square dur ing Christmas week. permis- sion has been granted by the city authorities to a committee from the Rotary Club to arrange for this attractive addition Co the city's celebration of the Christ mas season.
 In addition there will be group singing of Christmas carols throughout the city, on Christ mas Eve. All who are interest ed in singing carols are request ed to meet in the auditorium Of the Israel Putnam school at half past seven T m.. Monday, De cember 2l.
 Those who play violins, comets and clarinets are also requested to lend their assistance and meet with the singers. c. D. Sharpe has been chosen to serve as d. rector and will conduct the re- hearSal and supervise the form ing of the groups that will go out to sing. IL is planned to have the entire number of singers and players assemble on Christmas Eve early in the evening around the Community Tree and then divide into groups to sing and play in the different neighbor- hoods of the city.
Putnam patriot., 1925-12-18
MISS LECLAIR TO
 MARRY ON MONDAY
Teller In Savings Department Citizens National Bank to
 Wed Hartford Man
Bridegroom Is Wholesale Dry Goods
 Merchant

Miss Airline D. LeClair, teller in the savings department of the Citi- zeHs National Bank, daughter of Mrs Aglae LeClair. Mill street. and Martin NJ. Adleman of Hartford, are to be married Monday morning at St Mary's rectory. this city. Miss Le- Clair has resigned her position al the bank. the resignation taking effect. Saturday. She will be succeeded by Miss GiseIIe Magnant.
 Following the marriage ceremony Mir. and Mrs. Adleman will leave for wedding trip after which they will reside in Hartford.
 Miss LeClair was born in Putnam and has always lived here. For a number of years after her graduation from the Putnam High school she was employed in the office of the French River Textile Company. Mechanics vile. She resigned that position 10 take a position in the Putnam bank and has been teller in the savings de partment of the Citizens National Bank since it was opened. She IS well known and is popular in the younger set of Putnam.
 Mir. Adleman is in the wholesale dry goods business in Hartford. doing business under the name of Martin Adleman & Company. He has been coming Go Putnam on business for years. formerly being a travelling salesman for NJ. Goldsmith of Hart ford.
Putnam patriot., 1925-12-18

Within the past nine days deasf haS twice reached out and. frem the home of the Clemens family on ths River road. has taken two members father and son, leaving a mother and four small children. the youngest d baby seven weeks old
 Last week Tuesday the little body of Henry Y. Clemens, aged four years. was removed from the Day kimball Hospital The following day the saddened father came to the city and bought the little easket in which the boy was to be lad to rest The next day the father WIS stricken with pneumonia and himself became a pa- lient at the hospital where his son had just died.
 While the son was being buried the father was fighting for his life on a hospital bed It was q losing fight nd death touh him Thursday morning The son was buried last week Fri. day afternoon. The father will be laid beside the son in the West Thomp- son cemetery following a funeral ser- vice at the home Sunday afternoon.
 Twice Bere~ved Mother
 It Is tragedy that has entered the little farm home on the outskirts of the town where the twice beroav ed mother has Co bear up for the sake of the four little ones that are ,ef to her In addition Co this Mrs. Glen ems father. <. r. Sandstrom of Wes Thompson, was recently operated np on in Boston hospital and for | time was ia critical condition. But there is a rav of light here, The
Putnam patriot., 1925-12-18
CELEBRATION COST sI.74s. 60

The Armistice Day celebration cost the town of Putnam s1,749.60. The appropriation made at the special town meeting was S2,500, 70 that the committee stayed with ln the appropriation and has s750.- 70 to return to the town treasury.
 The above is the report of B. n. Bugbee. chairman of the finance committee, after all bills had been presented for payment.
 Ii will be pleasing to the com mittee and to the citizens that the celebration. carried out So success fully. and on such large scale did not cause a deficit but, on the other hand, only required little over two-thirds of the amount of money allotted
Putnam patriot., 1925-12-18
DENIES STORIES OF
 DIVORCE ACTION
Mrs.Raymond Hollister of Pom fret Charges Invention for
 Ulterior Motives
Will Tell Idly Curious Why She is
 Staying With Mother

Mrs. Raymond Hollister of Pom. fret. in statement to The Patriot says that she Is not getting a divorce from her husband nor is her husband getting a divorce from her. Further more. she says. that neither she nor her husband have any intentions ot applying for divorce.
 Mrs. Hollister IS staying with her mother and she believes this Is what has given rise to the idle gossip that she has seuarated from her husband. Mrs Holister is naturally indignant at the runners ale tongues have start ed and she says that if those who have spread the story wish to know why she is at present staying with her mother that they may call her on the telephone and she will try to satisfy their idle curiosity. Mrs. Hollister charges that the story was deliber. atelv invented" and. she says "l hope the person or persons responsible have received full satisfaction and have achieved the end to.whieh they aspiv' ed
Putnam patriot., 1925-12-18
SANTA CLAUS MILL
 ARRIVE TOMORROW

To the children Putnam; Putnam Chamber of Commerce will arrive Saturday afternoon and will Putnam until Christmas
 The old fellow has already will the bus from the north 25 o'clock Of will all be Bugbee Wufs him. He will shake hands with him and talk with him
 Some of remember that he here fast What jolly old fellow he dressed all and with long white wh ers He doesn't look day older this said and he hores all tomorrow afternoon when he of the bus
 Claus won't have his pack his back Of He that sight until the night before Christmas when asleep It cant harm tell him would like him bring He will be glad listen he very fond of boys and girls
Putnam patriot., 1925-12-18
GAME CLUB EATS A
 RABBIT PIE SUPPER
Vaudeville Actors, As Special Guests, Give Fine Enter
 tainment
Final Curtain Rung Down Early Ihis
 Morning

The Game club, composed of 2 number of sportsmen m this seetieii, fifty or more strong, sat down 10 | rabbit pie supper at the City Hotel, last night. at 9.S0 o'clock. The sup. per was excellently prepared and serv. ed by Landlord Harquoil of the hotel, a member of the club. After eigafs had been lighted there was an enter tainmont by the vaudeville actors
 xho had given two performances al the Bradley theatre during the day The members of the company, after enaoying the supper as guests ot ths club. were generous in their apprecia. ton and for several hours entertained with songs. dances. stories and aero batic stunts. It was an early hour this morning when the final curtain was rung down on the successful night club supper and entertainment.
Putnam patriot., 1925-12-18

A new hsnhouse on the farm of Oscar A. Logan, North Woodstoek, va. discovered to be on fire. when nv lagan awoke at one o'clock. Thursday suoss..ss- \. ss=s"s -ss .;v.n and nesshbors gathered. Fly the h.Ya~.t kind of work fire ws kept from ,h. barn. IL spread to within ten feet of the building but was es- ,;nvu,.h.d b.far. II did fur-har dam- age.
Putnam patriot., 1925-12-18
BELIEVE FIRE IN HEN
 HOUSE WAS INCENDIARY

The henhouse was a new one and the only way that the fire could have started. so far ns known, was by be- ing set. The henhouse was recently built and was not in use. The long grass in the yard carried the flames quickly toward the barn and other buildings. Mir. Logan does not know what caused him to awaken, but had he not done so just at the time he did, there k no doubt that the fire would have been serious one.
 The damage is estimated at SlOO and no insurance was carried.
Putnam patriot., 1925-12-18
PARTICIPATING PLANT
 INSTALLED AT HOSPITAL

The new electrical refrigerating plant has been installed at the Day Kimball Hospital, and will All long felt need The plant was made possi- be through a varied group of enter tainments arranged by Mrs. Louis deFlores and other pomfret ladies. ''The Arrival Of Kitty" comedy dra-
 ma, presented by the Pomfret Players, was n big factor in raising the neces- Kary fund. IL was also q delight to hundreds who saw the fine entertain ment SO well given by the amateur actors and actresses.
Putnam patriot., 1925-12-18
Death 0fSOn and Father Brings
 Tragedy To LiHle Farm Home
STORES OPEN EVENINGS

Following their usual custom ths merchants of Putnam will keef their stores open every eVeninl next week to accommodate Christ mas shoppers. The business see ton will appear in holiday decera. lion Monday evening with larg well lighted Christmas tree in Union square. Santa Claus vii be seen about the streets and the individual decorations of the mer chants will enhance the attractive ness of the scene
Putnam patriot., 1925-12-18
HOLD TRUCK DRIVER
 FOR BOYS DEATH
Sergeant Fields of Danielson Barracks Making Investi-
 gation With Coroner
Bsphey Released on Furnishing $500
 Bail

Samuel Baphey. driver of the truck of the Boston Sausage Company of Worcester, that struck and fatally in jured Felix Kudxol. f4. of Wilson vile. wawordered held pending an in- quest into the death by County Cor oner Arthur C. Bill of Danielson Baphcy was released from custody af ter furnishing bonds of $500.
 Sergeant Albert Field of the Dan ielson state police barracks in m charge of the investigation and a cor oner's inquest will probably be held within the next two weeks
 No statement was given out by the coroner nor Is statement anticipated until after the inquest and the exam nation of witnesses and the prepara- ton Of the eoroner's final report
Putnam patriot., 1925-12-18
ELMER MoRIARTY
 SERIOUSLY ILL

Elmer Moriarty is seriously il at the Day Kimball hospital where he recently underwent an operation He was rushed to the hospital fol lowing A serious attack and was found to be suffering from ulcers of the stomach. While in a serious con, dition he is improved slightly and able to take some nourishment. Dur ing his illness his wife. Mrs. Sadie Moriarty will carry on the business and can be reached by telephonins 16i-2.
Putnam patriot., 1925-12-18
BANK ADS ON PAGE SEVEN

The three banks, the Putnam Savings Bank, Cargill Trust Com many and Citizens National Bank, have taken page 2 of this week issue to set forth the possibiii- ties of their Christmas Clubs, just started for 1926. The page IS little lesson in systematic saving that is worth reading.
Putnam patriot., 1925-12-18
TALK OVER HIGHWAY
 MATTERS AT INN

State Highway Commissioner John A. Macdonald was in Putnam Tues day, and luncheon was held at the Putnam Inn attended by the eommis sioner and other members of the de pertinent including the district super visors Similar meetings are being held in different parts of the state.
Putnam patriot., 1925-12-18
PATRIOT OUT THURSDAY

Next Friday being Christmas Day, The Patriot will be published on Thursday. On this account t is desirable that correspondents send their letters a day earlier and that advertisers have copy ready accordingly. The office will bt open Saturday until I2 o'clock as usual.
Putnam patriot., 1925-12-18
HOLIDAY RECESS

All Of the schools of the city will end the fall term next Wednesday at the close of the school day. There will be a ten days recess during the holi- days and the schools will reopen Mon day. January I, for the winter term
Putnam patriot., 1925-12-18
r. II. coRDiER NOW
 ADVERTISING MGR

h the last issue of the North Mi ami, Fla, weekly newspaper. the Courier" appears an item in part as follows:
 ''In the interests of better service q number of changes and additions were made this week to the staff of the North Miami Courier. Mir. Frank Cordier, formerly circulation manag- CT. was promoted to the position of ad- vertising manager"
 Mir. Cordier left Putnam early in the fall by automobile. His destina- ton was uncertain at the time. He is back in the newspaper game, but Tout front" this time instead of back in the shop"
 
 A .x Ax. W,ii,.m Wsl.h of
Putnam patriot., 1925-12-18

MT. and Mrs. Henry Tetreauii' Mrs. Arthur Maynard and Mrs. Regis motored 10 W orces1e,f and visited Mrs. Mark Gal Iant at St. Vincent's Hospital
Putnam patriot., 1925-12-18

Carlton Blossom. Trade sxhool in- struetor. in spending the weekend in New Bedford.
Putnam patriot., 1925-12-18

Alfred Bonneville was a Boston visitor lest Thursday.
Putnam patriot., 1925-12-18

Mir. and Mrs. William Walsh of New London were the weekend guests of Mir. and Mrs. Leo Bonneville
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1925-07-09
Restless Sleep Du,
to Stomach Gas

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es a restless, nervous feeling and
prevents sleep Adlerika removes
gas in TEN minutes and brings out
surprising amounts of old waste mat
ter you never thought was in your
system. This excellent intestinal
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ton or7stomaeh trouble. Don't waste
time with pills or tablets but get
REAL Adlerika action!
GRANT GRAHAM, Druggist
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1925-07-09
BELINGTON HOLDS BASE BALL
CHAMPIONSHIP

Belington still holds the champion
ship in base ball Out of the sixteen
games played. this season, Belington
has lost only three games. Two
games. were played July 4th at
Pierce in which Belington won both
times. In the forenoon the game
stood : to 4; it was a hard fought
game; Ramsey was pitcher and
struck II men out, while Pierce
struck out one man. In the afternoon
game the score stood 8 to ?, and this
was hard FOUGHT game. Donaldson
pitched for Belington and struck out
nine men, while the Pierce pitcher
struck cut nine men.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1925-07-09

MEN WANTED-Real iob omen

MEN WANTED Real job open :
In Auto and Tractor Field. Qualify
in 8 weeks. Earn $1,000 to $4,000
per year No layofs, no strikes.
I'll pay your railroad fare, board you
for 8 weeks and give you big kit Of
Tools Free. Write for my big free
book and special tuition offer before
it's too late McSWEENY AUTO
SHOPS, Dept. WY3o1, McSweeny
Bldg, 1915 East oath St.. Cleveland,
Ohio
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1925-07-09
SNAIL BOY SWALLOWS A NAIL

James, the two and half year old
son Of Mr.. and Mrs F. G. Wilson
OF Philippi, swallowed a Cd wire nail
a few days ago and was rushed to
Baltimore where a successful oper-
alton was performed. The nail was
located in the lower intestines. The
little youngster did not seem to have
any pain, was playful and gleeful up
to the time Of the operation. Mr..
Wilson, who is manager of The Grim
Comany, reports that he and Mrs.
Wilson and little James will be home
Saturday. Their many friends are
glad to know that the danger is
Passed.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1925-07-09
Jean Paul Richter Said :

"The life of Christ concerns Him
who being the hottest among the
mighty, and the mightiest among th,
holy. lifted with His pierced hand,
empires off their hinges, and turned
the stream Of centuries out OF its
channel, and still governs the ages.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1925-07-09
NOTICE,

Men, women sell guaranteed silk
hosiery direct to wearer; beautiful
goods, fashioned and full fashioned
wonderful colors. Prices lower than
stores. Sell only. We pay every day
INTERNATIONAL SILK HOSIERY
co, Norristown, Pa
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1925-07-09

sTRAYED AWAY-A 2 year old
Red Steer from Parsons sod on Laur-
e Mountain. Finder please advise
G. FRANK ROW, Junior W. Va.
(6-25-2t)
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1925-07-09
God Must Lead

Water is the greatest necessity .,
life, though God must lead US into
tnn wilderness before we understand
ngelIeaI Teaeher.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1925-07-09

Dr.. Fred Grimm and R. c. Haven
were brought before Squire Burner
of Philitpi for having in their pos
session liquid spirits" but the case
vas dropped. Some people calcu-
lated that it was a new kind ofae-
nasthetic to be used in extracting
teeth and which has a place in chem
istry Of which perhaps the esquire"
knows the essential parts.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1925-07-09
Mrs. WINsLow.s
SYRUP

FOUND-On Pike between here
and Philipp--1 Ladies Slipper. Owner
may have same by calling at the
Progressive Office, identify same, and
pay for the ad.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1925-07-09
NOTICE

Gall Reunion will b. held at the
Relington Park, Sunday, August 23.
Every one is invited
I Committee.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1925-07-09
DR.. ]. E. GIBSON
Dentist.
PHONE %
Office in Postohce Building

For Windshield and Auto Glass
cut to fit any make of car see Tai
bolt Paint ard Glass Co., 10 Third St.
Elkins, W. Va. 6-18-4t
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1925-07-09

FOR sALE-1917 Model Buick
Touring Car. In good shape and
ready to go. $4,000 win take it.
Apply at this office.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1925-07-09

Any one wanting cherries call on
Walter Jones or. Davis Burner Of
Philippi, w. Va, Route 8.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1925-07-09
Babies Love &c

For all stomach and intestinal
troubles and disturbances due
to teething, there is nothing
better than a safe Infants and
Childreris Laxative.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1925-07-09

ONE 2-cell FLASHLIGHT with
ont battery Large Size and THE
PROGRESSIVE fer one year, $500
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1925-07-09
Lesson for July II
THE GOSPEL IN ANTIOCH OF
PiSIDlA.

LESSON TEXT-Acts l3:1352.f
GOLDEN TEXT-"Behold, l have
given him for witness to the peoples,
a leader and commander to the peo-
pies. lisa. 55:4.
PRIMARY TOPIC-Telling Strangers
About Jesus.
JUNIOR ToPIC-Barnabas and Paul
In Antioch, Pisidia.
INTERMEDIATE AND SENIOR TOP
IC-Early Victories of Foreign Mis-
sions.
YOUNG PEOPLE AND ADULT TOP
IC-PauTs Preaching and Its Effects.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1925-07-09

d. l.. Call of Morgantown is
spending his vacation with his par
ents.
Carl Day and sister Leta of Junior
spent part of last week visiting
friends mere.
Mr.. and Mrs. Clifford BARTLETT and
children and Miss Daisy Hathaway
spent the 4th at the home Of Mrs.
Bartlett's mother Mrs, Saul Wilson.
br. and Mrs. Erwin Zacher and
Mrs. Taylor and daughter, Chas.
Sparkenbaugh ard Mrs. Mary Zacher
all of Pittsburgh were here the 4th
visiting Mr. and Mrs r. K Zacher.
They motored to Elkins, and return
ed home same day.
Mrs. Henry Wilmoth who was bad
ly burned more than thirteen weeks
ago was brought home last week
much improved. She will remain
here awhile and then be taken back
to the hospital and grating opera
ton which if successful, she well be
in health again.
Wilfred A Thompson, who has
been running a Linotype for The
Progressive since he was elev IN
years of age went with The Fair
mont Times Wednesday at a hand
some increase in salary. He is now
able to care for a Linotype as well
as operate one He expects to re-
turn back here in the fall for school
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1925-07-09

District Sunday School Conven-
tions to be held as follows:
Valley District, Wooley Chapel
Saturday, July II, 1925.
Barker District, Potts Chapel OF
Belington Park, Saturday, July 10
1925.
Philippi District, Laurel Creek
Saturday, July 25, 1925.
Union District, Mt. Hebron, Fri
day, August 21, 1925.
Cove District, Berea, Saturday
August 1, 1925.
Pleasant District, Mt. Vernon, Sat
urday, August 8, 1925.
Elk District, Hall Chruch.
Glade District, Lambert Chapel
Saturday, August Is, 1925.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1925-07-09

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