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Evening star., 1925-09-09
An Early Season Sale
Infant Mamma Dolls
$1.25 $2.25 So

Several dozen of these pretty Mamma Dolls have
arrived to gladden. the hearts of waiting small
Washington mothers Because they were bought
specially, they are priced far lower than usual Life
like infants with bsque heads, sleeping eyes, soft
bodies and voices that cry in Almost natural man
ner. Each is prettily clothed in long white dress
attractively trimmed with lace and ribbon. Three
sizes, hence the three prices.
Fourth floor,
Evening star., 1925-09-09
Moussou1 Rugs
z'sxz's' Asszags $3.50

Moussouls are notable for their
long life, beautiful sheen, mellow
colors and distinctive designs.
Rug Section. Sixth floor.
Evening star., 1925-09-09
Newest Styles IN
Maids Aprons

The very narrow apron,
especially designed to be
worn with the st 'aightline
garments, has ccme to be
the smart and correct serv-
ing outfit. 1t conforms to
the most puncdlious stand
ards, and yet permits a
note of individuality. The
various styles and mate
rials provide an apron for
every hour.
sI.5O Narrow tailored lawn.
S1.50-Vest front organdy.
$zDainty dotted swiss, trim
med with pink and blue.
S3-Dotted swiss, trimmed
with embroidery.
Homo Frock Section Third floor. /
Evening star., 1925-09-09
Mems initiated
Handkerchfefs
SOC

A good quality all-linen
handkerchief, with corner
initial and small hem. This
will be of particular inter
est to the boy or man who
needs to restock in hand
kerchiefs at this time, and
wishes to have them all
alike.
Handkerchief Section. First floor.
Evening star., 1925-09-09
Favored for Fall


A favorite model, fash
ioned of patent leather,
satin or velvet, in black,
and developed along tailored
lines, makes this pump
effective and practical,
while being dressy. $40.
In the recent Paris fash
ion openings opera pumps
were the most popular
models worn with the new
satin dresses.
women's Shoe Section. Third floor.
Evening star., 1925-09-09
A Special Shipment
Philippine
Gowns
$3.50 to $3.50

Among the noteworthy values
in lingerie for Fall are these
lovely Philippine gowns. Made
expressly for US, of material
selected by our buyer, and
sent to the Philippines to be
embroidered.
The styles include square,
round and V-shape necks, in
sleeveless or with sleeve mod
els. The designs were never
more attractive than in this
particular shipment.
Extra size gowns are included
in this group.
Fine Underwear Section. Third floor.
Evening star., 1925-09-09

These chairs represent the superative in distinction
of design and excellence of workmanship. They
covered with imported cretonne damask and
brocade, in colors and designs especially conceived
for boudoirs, living rooms and sun parlors Only
during the Semi-Annual Sale are these values pos
sible.
Evening star., 1925-09-09
The Semi Annual Sale Materially Lowers Prices on Honefur
Rich New Silks

Rich New Silks
In 54-inch Widths to Fashion New Gowns
Fall Silks have arrived and among them three out
standing groups whose beauty and unusual treat
of brocade and embroidery may we'll fashion the
most elaborate gown.
Velvet Brocaded Chiffon, SIS
notable feature of this brocaded chiffon is that the
patterns all woven which Immediately you of
their fine quality and long life The wide material
makes possible make any gown of the Fall fashions
with ~ to yards
Epnard green Bokhara, graclehead wine taupe black
prince, cocoa, copen black
Embroidered Flat Crepe, $3.50 Yard
This silk in good coors and combinations of coors, is
presented in the Fall shades and is heavily
broidered in beautiful patterns
Eye1et Embroidered Satin Crepe, $11.5O
In this selection you will find which is ap-
propriate for the young miss older woman. Such a
fabric may be developed in dress that will the
purpose of an afternoon, dinner costume.
Goods
Evening star., 1925-11-08
Charge Accounts

Would this not be a splendid time
to open a charge account with US?
making themseIves known to US as re-
sponsible.
Evening star., 1925-11-08
Service as Usual

Extra office assistants as we'll as
extra salespeopIe will be on hand that
your orders may be satisfactorily at
tended to.
Evening star., 1925-11-08
Our Fitting Department

is fully prepared to give the best of
service during our Appreciation
Events. with large corps Of filters
and experienced workers.
Palisadian., 1925-10-30
Father of Grantwood
Contractor Dies After
Being Struck by Auto

Joseph Vedelli, father of the Grant
wood contractor, of Crescent lane,
died on Sunday of last week as the
result of injuries received when he
was hit by Buick car on Thursday
evening of last week.
juries received when he was hit by a
Buick car on Thursday evening of
last week.
Mr.. Vedelli was crossing Lawton
avenue at Anderson when hit by the
car driven by Andrew Bonhard Of S12
Anderson avenue, Grantwood. The
driver said 1t was nearly dark and he
did not see the victim until he had
hit him.
At the time, following a prelimi-
nary examination by DR.. e. G. He'll
stern, Mr.. Vedelli was rushed to the
North Hudson Hospital He had a
compound fracture of the skull, was
unconscious, and little hope was
given for his life. The sad end came
on Sunday.
Bonhard was first charged with as
sault and battery by auto, and is now
facing a charge of manslaughter. He
has been released on $1,000 bail for
the grand jury.
Funeral services, in charge of
James McNally of Fort Lee, were
held from Our Lady of Grace Church,
Fairview, Wednesday morning at 10
o'clock, and interment was in Fair
view Cemetery.
Palisadian., 1925-10-30
Union 1854
G. COAL l.
West New York Coal Co.
Procrastinatfon's Cost

There are best times for doing many
things, and the man who doesn't do
them then usually has to be satisfied
with second best achievement.-F.
Langbridge.
Palisadian., 1925-10-30
Republican Beefsteak
Dinner Fine Affair

More than 300 persons attended the
beefsteak dinner and entertainment
given by the Cliffside Park Republi-
can Club at the Cliffside High School
Saturday night of last week.
Tables were set around the outer
edges of the specious hall, but were
insufficient to accommodate the crowd.
In order to take care of all the guests,
unable to be seated in the hall, tables
for more than rs we're set in the din
ing room and kitchen of the domestic
science department.
The hal, was decorated In red, white
and blue streamers. Music was furn-
ished during the evening.
Fred w. Thompson. president OF the
Republican Club, was toastmaster and
in welcoming the guests said that the
dinner was a "get-together" affair, not
a political meeting, the purpose of the
committee in arranging it being to
have those who had recently moved
into the borough become acquainted
with the older residents, and to make
the evening one Of joviality and
friendship.
The only political speech that was
made at the meeting was by State
Senator William B. Mackay, who
urged every person present to lend
their aid In helping to elect Senator
Arthur W. Whitney. as Governor at
the coming election The Senator said
that Mr.. Whitney was man who had
proven his integrity and ability, and
IL was the duty of all Republicans to
work strenuously to elect as Cover
nor business man of experience, as
MIR. whitney had proven. Senator Mac
Palisadian., 1925-10-30
New Bus Attracts Much
Attention in Grantwood

Many people throughout Grantwood
and Cliffside, who saw the beautiful
auto coach "Miss West New York
on Thursday of last week, as 1t
passed OF Palisade avenue and
stopped in Marion avenue, Grant.
wood, were amazed at its beauty.
This coach is one of the latest types
OF high class auto buses, and can seat
so people very comfortably.
"Miss West New York" is owned
by l.. J. Kraemer of lis Seventeenth
street, West New York, and can be
hired by clubs, lodges or societies for
trips anywhere in city or country.
"Miss West New York" is equipped
with all modern auto equipments,
heated and lighted and its seats are
SO comfortable that one can ride for
many miles without discomfort.
Palisadian., 1925-10-30
Father VIM. E. Thompson
Presented With Auto

The Rev. William e. Thompson,
formerly OF the Holy Trinity Catholic
Church of Lemoine avenue, Coytes-
vile, recently transferred to Haw-
thorne, was the recipient of testi-
monial dinner held at the Fort Rich
ard, Englewood Cliffs, Wednesday
evening of last week.
One hundred and fifty were present
to do honor to the priest. The climax
of the evening came when Father
Corcoran of the Madonna Church,
Fort Lee, presented Father Thomp-
son with the bill of sale of Hupmo-
bile Eight. He said in his presenta-
ton speech: "The car is outside, so
all you need to do is give it the gas
and take it home"
Palisadian., 1925-10-30
CONTRACTORS
See Page s
Uncle Eben

''Remember, son." said Uunc1e Eben,
"you must have judgment as well as
enthusiasm. Good Intentions is re-
sponsible fob some O. de worst singin'
In de choir."-Washington Star.
Palisadian., 1925-10-30
UNDERTAKES
See Professional Directory
Important Statistics

A statistician has figured that the
lumber used yearly in the United
States would build and finish a double
row OF five-room houses, which, 100
rect apart, would reach from New
York to Seattle, south to San Fran
cisco, east to New Orleans and back
to New York.
Palisadian., 1925-10-30

She-Before we were married you
could have kissed me to death.
He-Now / wish had.
Palisadian., 1925-10-30

kay added that Senator Whitney was
Republican of the Coolidge type,
and that he had pledged himself to tax
reduction and State economy. He also
spoke on the Hudson River bridge.
Local candidates were introduced.
None of them spoke on their plat
forms.
Palisadian., 1925-10-30
Edge to Speak for
Whitney in Englewood

Senator Walter E. Edge has accept
ed an invitation extended by the Re-
pubMcans of Englewood, through Mr.
Daniel E. Pomeroy, member of the
State Committee, to speak in that
city on the evening of October 29 in
behalf of Arthur Whitney, Republican
candidate for Governor.
Palisadian., 1925-10-30
Archie was a liar,

Archie was a liar,
He lied in myth and song;
Fen when he was a-dying
He lied abed too long.
He somehow got to heaven,
Slipped in beneath the wire;
But when he joined the angels
They handed him a Tyre.
Palisadian., 1925-10-30
Expressman Makes Daily
Deliveries to New York

William Manning, better known as
Bill Manning, expressman of Coytes-
vile, makes deliveries daily to and
from New York. Manning is well
known in Fort Lee Borough and par
ticularly in Coytesville, where he is
manager of the Coytesville Baseball
Team, which has made a reputation
this summer on the baseball field.
Manning's Express is conducted by
him and he drives the van himself
so careful and honest deliveries are
assured. Besides making daily trips
to New York, he makes deliveries
also to any part of Bergen County.
Putnam patriot., 1925-01-30
THOMAS RYAN WILL
 BE UNOPPOSED
Prominent Thompson Republi- can Satisfactory 10 Demo-
 crate of Town
Election of Representative Feb. IT
 Matter of Form

At the Republican caucus held at Thompson Tuesday evening. Thomas Ryan. prominent Thompson contractor and coal dealer and now highway su- pervisor there. was named as the par tvs choice for representative to com plete the term of the late Frederick l.. Hutchins, whose death occurred two weeks ago.
 About fifty attended tn, Republi. can caucus Tuesday evening at the town hall. Richard Barton acted as chairman and Otto Sward as clerk. Mir. Ryan was the only candidate mentioned Thompson Republicans feel that they have strong candi date Mir Ryan has twice been rep resentatiye from Thompson and Re publicans of the town believe that this legislative experience will stand him in good stead should he be elect ed at the special election February IT.
 The Democrats held their caucus Monday evening but made no nomi- nation. The town committee was em- powered to select candidate. How ever the Democrats are perfectly satisfied with the man chosen by their Republican brothers and. while not specifically endorsing Mir. Ryan in party caucus. he will be uaopposed at the polls. This will make the elec- tion nothing more than a matter of form.
Putnam patriot., 1925-01-30
ECLIPSE IN MOVIES
 AT BOTH THEATRES

Taken from the ground and taken from the air. both the Fox and Pathe companies have reproduced the eclipse for the movies. Next Monday and Tuesday these will be shown at the Victory in the Fox News, and Tuesday and Wednesday at the Bradley. in the Pathe News. These are the first mo- tion pictures ever taken of an eclipse and it Is understood show remarkably we'll, starting with the appearing dark ness and ending as the sun again bursts forth from behind the moons shadow As these news feature pi
 lures open the programs at both the atres. patrons should get in early to see the eclipse from start to finish.
Putnam patriot., 1925-01-30
TO INVESTIGATE
 DURAND DEATH

Coroner Arthur G. Bill will conduct on Saturday an inquest on the death of Emilien Durand, who died of injur- ies received when his automobile was struck recently by train at West Thompson.
 Coroner Bill has not yet announced his finding relative to the death of Miss Anna MeCauley at Putnam. as all of the witnesses in this case have not been examined. County Game Warden Charles M. Letters, whose automobile struck Miss McCauley on December ', inflieting injuries which caused her death two weeks later. Is at present free under bonds after having been arrested at the eoroner's order. \ specific charge against Mr. Letters will not be made until the result of the inquest Is made known.
Putnam patriot., 1925-01-30

of Putnam, and past commander of the organization. On Decoration Days for number of years he acted as marshal of the day.
 Old Stage Driver
 Mir. Whittemore was known to all as driver of the stage between Putnam and Eastford. His wagon, drawn by two horses. bore the inscription Dead wood Dick" and 1t was thus that he got the sobriquet by which he is well known in this city to this day.
 Mir. Nhittemore was q native of tho town of Thompson, where he was born January 25, ls46. and was therefore 20 years old. At the age of 17 yeara he volunteered his services to his country and enlisted at Plymouth, Mass. He had the distinction of fight. ing side by side with his father in the Union ranks. It was eleven months after his enlistment that he was wounded at the Battle of Cold Harbor, after passing through the Battle of the Wilderness, the Battle of Spottsyl- vania and Mine Run without q scratch.
 Youngest Member
 The youngest member of Company F, 5sth Massachusetts Infantry was left dead upon the battlefield A com. rade seeing mere Lad lying injured, investigated and. finding spark of life in the young soldier, took him to a hospital, So serious were hja
 tContinued on Page Twelve)
Putnam patriot., 1925-01-30
REFLECT coRTTIs
North Grosvenordale Man Will Be Continued as County Commissioner

County Commissioner Elmer II. Cortts of North Grosvenordale, whose term expires this year, will be reelected Co the board of commits sioners for term of four years beginning October l. next. Al eau GUS of the Windham county Republi- can members of the legislature Mon day evening. he was the unanimous choice, and will undoubtedly he ap- proved by the legislature. Mir. Corttis has served as county commissioner continuously since 1897, with the ex- ception of q deadlock of year and q half. The other commissioners are John A. Dady of Putnam and urgele LaFranee of plainfield.
 At the same caucus A. l.. Weather head. Republican, of Windham, and N. ]. Fournier, Democrat, of Plain field, were indorsed as auditors for Windham county and will be elected by the state legislature.
Putnam patriot., 1925-01-30
$ioo. GOO STILL AT BANK
Receiver still Has 1000 First Ma
 tional Bank Dividend Cheeks

About 1 .000 checks representing de- posits of slightly over sl00. GOO remain unealled for at the First National Bank. During the two week period in which clerks have been distributing the dividend checks. 2.50o of the vouchers have been called for by cred itors of the bank. In these 2,500 checks about s550.000 was paid out to people of Putnam and other deposit. ors. At no time since payment of the forty per cent dividend was begun has there been any rush on the part of the creditors. Now they file in at the rat, of only few per day.
 Receiver George NJ. Coffin. who is supervising the distribution of tho checks. states that creditors of tn, bank who live out of town and cannot easily get to Putnam. may reoeiv, their checks by mail if they will write to him with this request.
Putnam patriot., 1925-01-30

from which boys 20 to the camp.
 Albert H Williams of Woodstock. chairman of the subscription commit tee in this county. and County Sec rotary John H. Corbett have both eN- pressed their satisfaction with the progress of the campaign in Windham county to date. Word from the other two counties is to the effect that committees there also are finding a ready response to their solicitations and expect to raise the whole amount needed. Secretary Corbett has been away part of this week helping raise the money in the other two counties.
 Since they have the assurance that the corporation will be able to buy the property, forty acres on Black pond. Woodstock, and that the camp will be a permanent institution, Mir. and Mrs. J R. Gladding of Thompson and Providence have contributed S2.- 900, to be used in the erection of ten houses to replace the unsatis- factory canvas tents at the camp.
 Another contribution which has gladdened the hearts of the camp fund workers is that of Mrs. Hall, widow of the late Colonel Hall of Will lington, Holland county. who has agreed to build S5,000 dining hall to replace the mess tent, used dur ing the three years of the camps existence.
 Ground will be broken for the cree tion of the dining hall and construc- ton of the ten houses started as soon as weather permits.
 Camp Woodstock has one of the best camp sites in New England, and with the important improvements to be made this spring, should next sum mer have it's most successful season.
Putnam patriot., 1925-01-30
VIM. B. WHITTEMORE
 "DEADWOOD DICK"DEAD
Civil War Veteran Fought Side By Side With His Fa-
 ther
Old Eastferd Stage Driver oaee Ran
 Eastford Hotel

Funeral services for William D, "Deadwood Dick" Whittemore, many years a resident of Putnam. veteran of the Civil War, were held from his late home in Webster, where he died Tuesday night after long illness, this Friday afternoon at one o'clock. Fol. lowing the funeral the body was brought to Putnam for burial in the family plot in Grove Street cemetery.
 Mir. Whittemore had spent all of his life in Connecticut. Massachusetts and Rhode Island Following his honor- able discharge from the Northern army he spent three years in Massa- chusetts. He then came to Putnam and lived here, with the exception of a few years in Eastford, up to eight years ago. when he went to Webster.
 Mr. Whittemore was well known in this vicinity He was an active mem. Der of A. c. Warner Post. c. A. R.,
Putnam patriot., 1925-01-30
SAND IS SPREAD ON
 ROADS AND WALKS

Many loads of sand were spread over the streets and sidewalks of Putnam early this morning. Last night the snow turned to rain and then it froze making the most pre- curious travelling of the winter for pedestrians and vehicles. The state highway department was out early with sand for the highways whiie Superintendent of Streets Dumas had his men out by snn-up sprinkling sand on sidewalks. The dangerous subway stairs were sanded at an early hour.
Putnam patriot., 1925-01-30
RUNS AWAY FROM FARM

Mabel Westcurt, runaway from the killingly town farm, was returned there Sunday after she had come into the custody of Patrolman Ryan of the Putnam police. Officer Ryan noticed her Sunday morning wandering on South Main street. He took her to the station house and for an hour endeavored yainly. to learn her iden- tity. Finally when he told her he would get her job. she told him her name and admitted that she had left the town farm near Davville. An officer from there came and took her back with him.
Putnam patriot., 1925-01-30
COUNCIL WILL PROBABLY
 RATIFY COMMITTEES REPORT

The regular monthly meeting of the common council will be held next Tuesday evening. At this meeting the report of the committee appoint cd to revise the city charter will be made. There is little doubt that the council will ratify the action of the committee in taking the necessary steps to have the charter amended so that the salaries of city court off cefs may be increased and that the next mayor and members of the council will receive compensation.
Putnam patriot., 1925-01-30
CLEVELAND BREAKS RECORD

The City Garage. Chandler-Cleve- land agents. have received from Cleveland headquarters telegram telling of record smashing drive of Ralph Mulford in a Cleveland six
 The telegram reads as follows: "Mulford breaks 1 900 mile record in California. doing it in 745 minutes and 22 and 2-5 seconds, S3 and l-3 miles per hour. This places the Cleveland six in a class by itself from the standpoint of proven efficiency and stamina"
Putnam patriot., 1925-01-30
RIVER STILL LOW
 MILLS LOSE TIME

Putnam mills are still losing time on account of low water in the Quine- baug river. The water is the lowest ever known at this time of year. There is no relief in sight. Warm weather accompanied by the quick melting of the snow, or warm rain are the only solutions of the situation. Some of the mills are equipped with auxiliary steam or electric power and are only burdened by an extra over head expense, but others of the plants depend wholly upon water power and are only able to run a part of their mills on short time each day.
Putnam patriot., 1925-01-30
MIR. DEERINC's SUCCESS
Makes First Appearance With State
 Symphony Orchestra

There arc many in this section of the state who will recall the pleasure given two years ago by Henri Deer.ng of Paris. who. while guest at tho home of the late Mrs. Norman B. Ream, gave a series of recitals in Pom. fret and Thompson. On Wednesday of last week Mir. Deering made his first New York appearance in concert with the State Symphony Orchestra ns Carnegie Hall when he played the Rachmaninof Second Piano concerto with remarkable success. Mr. Deer. ing's playing was heartily endorsed by both orchestra players and audience and he was recalled many times to sc. knowledge applause.
 MT. Deering has been spending sev- eral years in Europe. and during the past fall he travelled as co-artist with John Mccormack in his concert tour of the British Isles. Mir. Deering res turns to France on February ' to filt concert engagements in England and Germany.
Putnam patriot., 1925-01-30
NEWSPAPER WOMAN
 BORN IN WOODSTOCK

Miss Agnes F.. Bowen, 66. of Engle- wood. N. J., for many years connected with the Brooklyn Daily Eagle, and later with the New York Herald and New York Tribune. died at her coun- try home in Pleasant Valley. Town of Barkhamstead, Wednesday. She had been ill since June. She was a native of Woodstock. Conn, one of the organ izers of the Barkhamstead Chamber of Commerce, and one of the originators of the Peoples Forest" dedicated at Barkhamstead last fail She was a cousin of Hamilton Holt.
Putnam patriot., 1925-01-30
INJURIES KNEE HE
 HURT IN SERVICE

Kenneth C. Sharpe of Grand View. empioye ol Che hemingway silk Com pauy. will be confined to his home for at least two weeks through a knee in- jury suffered short time ago. He injured the knee at the mill one day last week, striking 1t against q piece of machinery. Since it had previously been hurt when he was in the service during war times, the injury was mo-e serious than it would otherwise have been. When the injured knee failed to improve as rapidly as expected, 1t was placed in a plaster cast