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Putnam patriot., 1925-10-30
North Grosvenordale

A very interesting meeting of tho Woman's Foreign Missionary Society wns held on Wednesday afternoon. d the home of Mrs. Wyman Rawson. The president, Mrs. Alkaline A. Brar ley. conducted the devotional exsrsis- es and then introduced Miss Clara Huntington, missionary on furiougA from India, who spoke of the nsedn and promise of the work in that far distant field, to which she has givsA sixteen years of efficient service There were twenty-five ladies in atr tendance and refreshments were ssrv- ed by the hostess.
 "A New Lesson From an Old Story will be the subject of Rev. Frederick C. Bakers sermon in the Methodist church on Sunday morning at i0.<t. In the evening at 6 o'clock he VIII deliver the second in the series e1 monthly lectures to young peoplsi Q talk to young men on the subisse Dead Broke" Special music by thA choir, solo by Miss Thyra WAlkeR. An offering will be taken for World Service.
Putnam patriot., 1925-10-30
WOODSTOCK TAX NOTICE

warrant having been issued to ys for the collection of Personal Tax es due the Town of Woodstock and sarable on or before November l5 f425 according to Chapter 26. Sec t#sHs l and of the Public Acts of 1925. l will meet all persons liable to nav such taxes at the following times and places.
 Monday. November 16th. 1925. at the store in Woodstock Valley from 80 to II o'clock \. N.
 Same day at the store of Daniel Davis in West Woodstock from 1 to o'clock P, NJ.
 Tuesday, November 17th, 1925. at fbe store in East W oodstock from g t8 II o'clock A. NJ, and at the Town Clerks Office in North Woodstock, from to o'clock F. NJ.
 Wednesday. November 18th, 1925, al the Post Office on Woodstock HI! from 9 to II o'clock A. NJ, and at safford's Store in South Woodstock from 1 to 1 o'clock P. NJ.
 All persons neglecting this notice will be liable to pay interest and legal fees in addition to the tax.
 Dated at Woodstock, Conn, this 2eth day of October, 1925.
 BERT J. JOHNSON,
 Collector of Personal Taxes for the Town of Woodstock. 44-46
Putnam patriot., 1925-10-30

 ASHFORD

Edmund Backus, now residing m Dade City. Florida, has written to Representative Allen B. Lincoln of Ashford to say that in reading ac- counts of the recent celebration of the anniversary of the Knowlton Me morial building at Warrenville, he noticed that mention was made of two surviving veterans of the Civll War from Ashford, namely Charles Chism and Orrin Cushman, and Mr. Backas adds: Please count me in, as was the first three-year volunteer from Ashford in the Civil War; en- listed May 3. 1861, in Company D, Fourth Conn"
 l. is interesting to recall in this connection that Edmund Backus IS the only son of the late Salmon Bac- kus of Ashford, known in his day as, Judge Backus of Ashford Town. V Judge Baekus had six daughters, all of whom are living except the late Dora Backus Mills, who married the late Judge Ira Mills of St. Paul, Minn. The surviving sisters of Edmund Backus are Mrs. Olive Lippitt, widow of the late George Lippitt of Nor wich. Mrs. Julia Mann, widow of the late Dr. Thomas H. Mann of Willi- mantle and Hartford, and the Misses Mary and Kate Backus, all now re- siding in Norwich, and Mrs. Frances Mann of Milford, Mass, widow of the late Frank Mann. brother of Thomas II. Mann,
Putnam patriot., 1925-10-30
EASTFORD TAX NOTICE

\ Warrant having been issued to me for the Collection of Personal Taxes due the Town of Eastford and payable on or before November 18th, 1923. according to Chapter 26. See tons and of the Public Acts of l925. l will meet all persons liable t5 pay such taxes at the following times and places,
 Monday, November 18th, 1925, at the store of Darwin Lewis, North Ash ford, from 9.30 to II o'clock A. M. Same day at the Post Office in Eastford Center from l to 4 o'clock ?. M
 Tuesday, November 17th, 1925 at the store of Mary Wheaton from 4 to 5 o'clock P. M.
 All persons negleeting this notice will be liable to pay interest and legal fees in addition to the tax.
 Dated at Phoenixyille, Conn, this i7th day of October. 1925.
 CAIRO P. LATHAM,
 Collector of Personal Taxes for the Town of Eastford. 43-45
Putnam patriot., 1925-10-30
OBITUARIES
Mrs. Annie l.. Gordon

Mrs. Annie L. Gordon. wife of Will liam Gordon. died last Friday after noon in Southbridge at the home of her eldest daughter. Mrs. David Hob son. Mrs Gordon had not been well for some time, so she and her husband closed their home in North Woodstock, planning to pass the winter with their daughter.
 Mrs. Gordon was the daughter of the late Mir. and Mrs. Clayton Lyon of North Woodstock and was fifty-four years old when she died. She was ed ncated in the North Woodstock schools and after completing her education, taught very successfully for some time.
 Her marriage to William Gordon, also of Woodstock, took place later and four children came to bless their union They are. Mrs. David Hob son of Southbridge. Mrs. Ralph Eddy and Mrs. Wallace Brink and a son Max, all of Woodstock. These with her husband. all survive. She also leaves q sister, Mrs $. If. Peckham. brothers Adelbert and George Lyon Of Woodstock and Prescott of Rochester, IN. r., and six grandchildren,
 Mrs. Gordon was faithful wife, loving mother and kind neighbor, and will be mourned and missed by large circle of friends. Her funeral was conducted on Sunday afternoon in southbridge by Rev. II. l.. Briekett, paston of the Elm Street CongreRa- tional church. Two beautiful selee- tions were sung by Mrs. Dudley Clark and Mrs. Richard McAllister of South bridge. Burial was in Woodstock Hill. The bearers were her son and three sons-in-law. There were many beauti. ful flowers sent by relatives and friends.
Putnam patriot., 1925-10-30
TOWN OF THOMPSON Personal Tax Notice

\ warrant having been issued to me for the collection of Personal Taxes which are due and payable by law, on or before November Ii, 1925 Chapter 26 Public Acts of i925l notice is hereby given that l will be at the places and time following for the purpose of receiving same:
 Monday. November 18th Dartt's Store, Quinebaug. A. NJ. t6 II A. NJ.
 Fabyan Store. Fabyan, l2 Noon Co P. N.
 Tuesday, November 17th Court Room. North Grosvenordale, \. NJ. to P NJ. Wednesday, November 18th Kingsbury's Store. East Thompson, s 30 A. NJ. to 10 A. NJ.
 David Porter's home. Porter Plains, 10.3O A. NJ. to II A. M.
 Wilsonyille Store. Wilsonvilie, l2 Noon to P. M.
 Thursday. November 18th J M. Bogardus' Store, West Thomp- son, 9 A. NJ. to II A. M.
 Kenney's Store, Mechanicsville, l2 Noon to 2 P. NJ.
 Friday, November goth E. W. Sheldon's Store, Quadle, , A. M. to 10 A. Nj. Hall of Records. Thompson, II A. Nj. to 8 P. NJ.
 Saturday, November Els, A. J. Dery's Store. Grosyenordale. 9 A. M to l P. NJ. 4A M Court Room. sorth Grosyenordale, 2 ?. Nj. to r. NJ.
 Fees will be charged on taxes not paid by December II, 1925
 P. L. DUHAMEL, Collector of Taxes. North Grosven- ordale. Connecticut
 Telephone Connection.
 Dated at Thompson, Connecticut October %, 1925. 44-4o
Putnam patriot., 1925-10-30
MARRIED

SIMMONS -MALoNEY-In Putnam Oct 20, by Rev. C. F. Bedard, Miss Alice k. Maloney and Dr. II. l.. Simmons of Worcester. HAMELFONTAINE - In Putnam, Oct. %. by Rev. Adrian Dykeman, Miss Doris l. fontaine and Charles E. Hamel of North Grosyenordale. RHENBERGe WEEKS - In North Windham, Oct. 2a, by Rev. John II. Knott of Chaplin, Miss Mary Weeks and Charles II. Rhenberg of New Britain.
 BABBITT- REYNOLDS-In Thomp- son. Oct. 24, by Rev. Stephen Law ingston, Miss Doris Reynolds and Harold Rabbit.
Putnam patriot., 1925-10-30
WEST COLCHESTER

Cvrus Place and wife and Mrs. Nil- lard Place spent Monday in Provi- dence.
 Mir and Mrs Willard Place of Bow ditch Mills called on friends m West Warwick. R l., Sunday afternoon.
 Mrs Jeremiah Hall, MT, and Mrs. Rert Warren were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Cooper of kocndaie' Mass. recently ,,
 Mrs. Robert Brownie and son Kich. ard and Mrs. Francis Crabtree, all Of Putnam. were guests of Mr and Mrs W U Place last week Friday
 GIoeester schools will be closed Thursday and Friday this week to al' tow the teachers o attend the Teach CTS Institute in Providence those
 Mrs. Alma Bailey, who has been with her nieces. Misses Almira and Lucy Reynolds since the first oi 9uiy' returned to Elmville, Conn, sat1T- dav to visit another niece, Mrs. IL ID. Arnold.
Putnam patriot., 1925-10-30
BORN

LUsSfER--In Putnam, at the Day kimball Hospital, Oct. 9, son to Mir. and Mrs. Armand Lussier. MERRILL-In Boston, Oct. 2l, son, Boynton Merrill, Jr., Co Rev. and Mrs. Boynton Merrill, formerly of Putnam.
 BURDfCK-~ln Putnam, at the Day kimball Hospital, Oct. 23, daugh- ter to Mir. and Mrs. Joseph Burdiek. LIzOTTE- Putnam. Oct. %, son to Mir. and Mrs. Isaac Liz0tte of Laurel street.
 CLEMENS-ln Putnam, at the Day kinball Hospital, Oct. 90, a son, to Mir. and Mrs. Charles Clemens.
Putnam patriot., 1925-10-30
WARRENVILLE

The young people for twenty miles around, also some of their elders are looking forward with eager interest to the big Halloween dance to pc held in Knowlton Memorial Hall at Warrenville, town of Ashford, next saturdav evening the 3lst. There VII hs fine rsv=ic hv a select orchestra nnder inc lead of Prof A. E Lyman, with concert features at the opening, and there will be old fashioned dances ss well as modern. The laaies of the community will decorate the nall m manner appropriate to 4 liiowe sn nirht q there will be refreshments on sale
Putnam patriot., 1925-10-30
INDEX NEEDED TO SAFE !
 GUARD LAND OWNERS
WEDDINGS
Hamel.Fontains

hamei-f ontsine
 Miss Doris Irene Fontaine. daugh- ter of Mr and Mrs Louis Fontaine Of Livery street. was united in marri- age to Charles Emile Hamei. son of MT. and Mrs. A, Hamel of North Gros- yenordale, by Rev. Adrian Dykeman. Monday morning. at St. Mary's church at o'clock. Father Dykeman also celebrated the nuptial nigh mass which was attended by a large number of relatives and friends. Miss Jeanette LaeroiX was the bridesmaid and the groom was attended by Leo Fontaine, brother of the bride.
 Miss Fontaine was eharmingiy gowned in a fiat crepe ashes of roses dress trimmed with eeru lace. Her hat was black velvet trimmed to match the gown and she carried a shower bouquet of pink roses. The brides maids dress was of wine colored crepe back satin trimmed with tan chif- ion velvet. and her hat was of wine eolored velvet She carried an arm bouquet of Ophelia roses.
 After the ceremony the guests all went to North Grosvenordale where the parents of the groom served a wedding breakfast. followed by a re- ception.
 Late in the day the couple left for Gardner, Mass, for their wedding trip, on their return from which they will make their home in North Gros- yenordale, where the groom is em- pioyed. The brides going away cos tune was a black crepe back satin dress, and light brown coat.
 Many gifts were given the bride by her friends and relatives.
Putnam patriot., 1925-10-30
NOTICE
 DEMOCRATIC CITY CAUCUS

The legally registered Democratic voters residing in the different wards of the city of Putnam are hereby notl- fled to meet in ward eaucuses to place in nomination candidate Tor alder man from their respective wards, saia eaueuses to be held as follows;
 Ward Monday. November yth' at P. NJ, at the Municipal building Church street. Ward 2-Thursday, November ?, at 8 P. NJ, Municipal building. Chureh street. Ward s-Friday. November 6, 5 P. NJ, St. Johns Hall, Providence street. Ward 4-Tuesdsy, November io' 8 P. NJ, Municipal building, Chnren street.
 Also to do all other business proper te be done at said meetings
 Per Order of
 Democratic City Gommittee' Dated at Putnam, Conneetien'' October 30th, 1925.
Putnam patriot., 1925-10-30
PAIGE PLANS DOUBLE
 PRODUCTION FOR 1926

The Paige-Detroit Motor Car Com pany is planning for the production next year of at least twice as many Paige cars as in 1925, and more than fifty per cent more Jewetts. This an nouncement was made today by II. NJ. Jewett, president, in commenting on the company's high production in Sep tember.
 In August and September, the eos.i- pany's production doubled the figures for those two months last year. MT. Jewett says that the demand will con tinue brisk for the remainder of this year, and that 1926 will be big year for the automobile industry.
Putnam patriot., 1925-10-30

Money has no purchasing power, l" declares q prominent economist, and explains his theory thus There is no law compelling the acceptance of money in exchange for labor or com. modities. The laW simply makes t a legal tender in payment of debt. Hence it's value must he measured by it's debt-poying power" The idea is technically correct, of course, but the difference will never be noticed if one offers the price asked in cash.
Putnam patriot., 1925-10-30
Rhenberg.Weeks

There was an attendance of about l50 guests at North Nindham Satur- day evening at o'clock. when Miss Mary Weeks became the bride of Charles H. Rhenberg of New Britain The wedding took place in the spaci. ous living room at Cedar Corner the residence of Mrs. Nathaniel Sherman, sister of the bride. The room was artistically decorated with palms, ferns, roses, ehrysanthemums and carnations. The ceremony was performed by the Rev John Il Knott of Chaplin, pastor the First Congrega- tional church, the pretty ring service being used. The couple standing un- der an arch of oak leaves and shrub bery. Mrs. Clifford s. Bowen played the wedding march from "Lohengrin, " and also during the ceremony. Mas ter Bobby Sherman, nephew of the bride was ring bearer and Ruth Sher- man and a little friend were flower girls, scattering roses before the bride
 Following the ceremony reeep- ton was held after which q three piece orchestra played for the dane ing. A buffet lunch was served. The couple left amid a shower of rice and confetti for their future home in New Britain. where the groom Is em- plOyed as milk inspector
 The presents were numerous and costly. including silver. cut glass, linen and various useful gifts.
 The bride was becomingly attiret in white satin with veil and carried an arm bouquet of white chrysanthe nuns. Her travelling gown was of pencil blue satin crepe with hat te Best wishes are extended to them from their numerous friends.
 The guests included friends from New Britain, Putnam Pomfret. Phoenixville, Willimantic and Norwich.
Putnam patriot., 1925-10-30

Danielsun and also member and ac- tive worker ia the congregational church there.
 Mrs. Danielson was cnnsin ef Mrs. George W. Perry, Providence street, and was cousin of the late Mrs. W D. Case of Putnam, She had many friends in Putnam and also in the Woodstock, where her mother was born.
Putnam patriot., 1925-10-30
Card of Thank.

We the undersigned wish to exprsss our heartfelt thanks and appreciation to nrigtbofs and friends fer shss. many kinds acts and words of sym pathy during the illness and follow ing the death of husband and fathsri also those who sent beautiful howers for the funeral.
 Mrs. Joseph Plessis
 Sister Gertrude Joseph
 Bertha A. Plessis
 Arthur II. Plessis
Putnam patriot., 1925-10-30
ITEMS OF INTEREST

It is reported that President Cool idge belongs to no secret order save the Phi Gamma Delta, college fra- ternity,
Putnam patriot., 1925-10-30

A mountain lion saved the life of a Stony Sioux Indian near Bantf, Al Derta. recently when the Indian slip ped over a precipice and landed on the ion which was feeding nearly 200 feet below.
Putnam patriot., 1925-10-30

It is said that the invention of the Mareoni loud speaker will improve the quality of "orations," by making 1t possible for a man with weak voice fn De heard better.
Putnam patriot., 1925-10-30
John Pierson

John Piers0n, whose illness was re- ported in the last issue of The Patriot died on Friday at the Woodstock town farm, where he was q boarder. Ills funeral services were held on Sunday afternoon in the Swedish church. oi which he was an honored member Burial was in the Swedish cemetery where his wife was buried some fifteen years ago The bearers were: Man ming Anderson, Charles sweaaaui Claus Hagstrom and Axel Avidson.
 Mir. Pierson was born in Sweden, and upon coming to Woodstock enter ed the employ of the late Dr. C. A. Bowen. He later worked in Pomfret, where he gained a residence. Failing health forced him to give up active work, 90 he has boarded al several places for some years. He was seven ty-six years old. Two nieces, one in Putnam and the other in Providence, are his nearest surviving relatives.
Putnam patriot., 1925-10-30

Kentucky has two women sheriifs who attained their offices through ap.. pointment following the deaths of their husbands, who were killed in line Of duty
Putnam patriot., 1925-10-30

When you ride by airplane from London 70 Paris, Great Britain helps pay your fare, for the Imperial Air ways Company Is subsidized by the British Government.
Putnam patriot., 1925-10-30

The largest tree in Hutchinson. Kansas, grew from a cottonwood cane stuck into the ground as a joke by Judge W. R. Bowu in is7s.
Putnam patriot., 1925-10-30

Chicago passed the 5000. 900 mark not long ago and now has only 25,OO0 fewer population than Paris, which ranks fourth in the world.
Putnam patriot., 1925-10-30

Bandits cease their footing and the warriors their fighting when 1t rAina in China, insuring peace to citizens.
Putnam patriot., 1925-10-30

Haymaking by means of hot air un- fer pressure now makes 1t possible To pale hay eight hours after raking.
Putnam patriot., 1925-10-30

George T. Moore. of St. Louis, says that the average city dweller would gain from 25 to 35 pounds year If the body retained all the soot and dust breathed in.
Putnam patriot., 1925-10-30
Library Bureau to Make Esti. mate of Cost of Installing
 System
Russell System Recommended to Mem
 bers of the Bar


 Thomas (. Nutting and Phil F. sherman. representing the Library Bureau, Cambridge. Mass. were in Putnam. Wednesday afternoon. and outlined Co a meeting of Putnam law yers, in the bar library. the advantag- es of the Russell Index System for land records. The system is intended as a safeguard to property owners in the transfer of real estate and has been installed in nearly every state in the Union including number of towns in Connecticut
 Mir. Nutting in outlining the work ing of the system. alluded to the fact that the time when the Smiths" and the "Joneses" and the "Torreys" and other old American families were veil known to all, as was most of their property holdings. has passed. and into the land records are fast creep ing many foreign names with many varieties of spelling This Is eonfas- ing, and sometimes costly, 10 the searcher of land title.
 Taking the name of Myers. which. Mir. Nutting said, is spelled in twenty six different ways. IL Is easily seen that if one were to look up a title in which Myers was either grantor or grantee, and only loak under the index where Myers was spelled Myers he might overlook an inenmberance or subsequent sale where the transfer or mortgage had been executed by Myers i spelling his name, for instance, "Mey- Iers,n and would therefore stand to lose financially CT be confronted with law sftff
Putnam patriot., 1925-10-30

I'm olden times the king of Easter Island was chosen for his ability as foot racer.
Putnam patriot., 1925-10-30

The Emperor Vespasian. being sick with the disease whereof he died. when reproached by his physician for con tinning to carry on matters of state, said. "An emperor should die stand ing.
Putnam patriot., 1925-10-30
mu Willard s. D.nisl.oa

Funeral services for Mrs. Grace Emile Danielson, wife of Willard 5. Danielson, whose death occurred last week Wednesday evening at the Day Kimball hospital. were held Saturday afternoon at 2 o'clock from the Dam ielson home on Hutchins street, Dam ielson. Mrs. Danielson was patient at the hospital for fourteen weeks. She had been in poor health for a long time.
 Mr.. Danielson was born in Brook lyn, August II. 1878, daughter of Melvin F.. and Annie Annie A. Chaffee Fisher. She was married to Mir. Dan ielson two years ago, who. with her father, survives. Her mother died several years ago and her father is an invalid.
 Mrs. Danielson was member of Sarah William Chapter, D. A. K. oi
Putnam patriot., 1925-10-30

In Norway and Denmark small stick fastened to a string six inches or so in length IS tied to packages to make them easier to carry.
Putnam patriot., 1925-10-30

Four hundred and eighty new laws went into effect in California, July 24s 1925.
Putnam patriot., 1925-10-30

Philadelphia is the birthplace of the movies" for in 1870 at the academy of music there. Henry Heyl threw on the screen series of moving pictures of a waltzing couple.
Putnam patriot., 1925-10-30

In some parts of Norway people look up the telephone number alter taxing down the receiver.
Putnam patriot., 1925-10-30

New Englanders eat pie for break fast.
Putnam patriot., 1925-10-30

Masonic lodges in the United States number l6,330 and have a member ship of 3.I07 .229.
Putnam patriot., 1925-10-30

The idea of chain of stores under one management was originated Dy George H Hartford in 1859.
Putnam patriot., 1925-10-30

Paul Whiteman. the orchestra lead CT, was once a taxieab driver and sun retains his public licenses.
Putnam patriot., 1925-10-30

Vineyards have been kept by the Mediterranean people since the time of Noah.
Putnam patriot., 1925-10-30

The Samoan race is the only race of Polynesians who are not dying out.
Imperial Valley press., 1925-07-10

ADOPTION, it. viii be necessary for
the municipalities and irrigation
districts to be benefited, to be
n lepared gte present to congress q
Financial plan which will guarantee
to the government q return Of the
appropriations which will be ex-
pended in the construction of this
great project.
Mayor Cryer made a plea for
good will among all those associat-
ed in the work of developing the
resources OF the Colorado. . Los
Angeles wishes to cooperate with
Imperial Valley press., 1925-07-10
Forbes Appeals
From Sentence

CHICAGO, July so. - Attorneys
representing Colonel Charles r.
forbes and John ". Thompson to-
day filed an appeal in the United
States court of appeals from the
conviction OF Forbes and Thompson
on charges on conspiracy to defraud
the government through fraudulent
constructs to construct veterans hos
pirals.
Forbes, director OF the Emitted
States Veterans Bureau in the Hard
ing administration, and Thompson,
a wealthy st. Louis contractor, were
found guilty last winter and SEN
tcncod to two years in the federal
peHi.entiary at Leavenworth, Kan
sas. in addition to being fined $lO,
coo each.
Execution of sentence was delay
ed pending appeal.
Imperial Valley press., 1925-07-10
THE IMPERIAL VALLEY PRESS

Addison, T. Smith, of IDAHO. and
Mayor George E. 'Cryer Of Los An,
geles. at the injecting of the Dam AS
.sociation held in Ontario, June 13, I.
Congressman Smith, who IL chair
MAI of the house committee on irri-
COTTON and reclamation, asserts that
the time for action has arrived and
that further delay in the passage
of thesb is dangerous.
~ assume that tho legislation
win be introduced at the opening
OF the next congress; and in iny
oT;Tion, in order to secure its early
Imperial Valley press., 1925-07-10

tae people of Imperial Valley to
the fullest degree" he states. The
public never really gets anything
worthwhile unless a fight for it
is made. A decisive battle has just
been fought and won IN Los Angeles.
The battle front is :-ow in Emper5l
Valley. That struggle must iila-
wise be won.
The booklet also contains data
on Boulder Dam and the All-Amer-
ican canal. 1t is printed with an
attractive lavendar eolored cover,