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Putnam patriot., 1925-03-06
MORE SCOTCH
 THAN ITALIAN
Pietro and bio Caught Carrying Many a Wee Drsp of the
 Smoky Brew
State Policeman Keith Keeps After
 Rum Runners

Thirty eases of alleged Scotch whis- key were transformed into two cases by State Policeman Merrill Keith on Saturday. Ii was no feat of legerde- main, but one which the alert state officer IS performing with consistency out on the Providence pike.
 The two cases arose from the seiz- ure by the officer of a load of thirty cases being transported by Pietro Lam di, the father. and bio Landi. the son. who were presented before Justice Percy P. Tonrtellotte. Saturday after noon. and held for the Superior court in bonds of S2. 800 each. The five thou sand was put up in cash by the men of the Landi family. who said they were from Springfield.
 The arrest was made Friday eve ming after a chase of several miles The ten cases in the automobile. the Landis said. contained Scotch whiskey and their word was taken for 1t. The defendants stated in court that they had paid $50 a case for the liquor. This is an eyeopener as to the whole sale price, if the statement is true. It is thought that any kind of liquor re- tails for from $5 to SC a bottle. and at the price paid for 1t, S2.50 a bottle, profit is an attractive one.
 Officer Keith certainly IS no friend of the booze runner. His work Is. however. being commended by the law abiding citizens who would like to see the traffic stopped. While no record of cases is available the former Eastford boy is certainly making an efficient officer. as evidenced by his appearance in prosecutions in this section of the state. and the number of rum runners that fail b get by him.
 It is understood that a charge of trying to bribe an officer may be added to the complaint. State Policeman Keith told the justice that $40 was slipped into his pocket by one of the defendants.
Putnam patriot., 1925-03-06

spring term of school. She has had a six weeks vacation.
 Mir. and Mrs. Thomas White, Miss Nellie Smith, Mrs. Alfred Chubbuek, Miss Elsie Sandstrom, Mrs. Daniel Brayton and daughter Eleanor attend ed the play, An Old Fashioned Moth er," at tine Methodist church at North Grosvenordale last Friday evening. 1t was excellent and all had fine time. Following Is the roll of honor of the West Thompson school. Mrs. Jen- pie l.. Greene, teacher. The school has been badly broken up the past month, as there has been about fifteen cases
Putnam patriot., 1925-03-06
THOMPSON

Miss Virginia Elliott spent the week end in town.
 Miss Sherman is at the Hotel Jud. son in New York.
 Mrs. Walter Pratt gave radio tea one day last week.
 Mrs. George H. Nichols has return ed from Grand Rapids
 There were many in town who lis tened in" at the inauguration exer- cises.
 Master Nathan Chase is spending week with his grandmother, Mrs Ericson.
 Mrs. Burnett is giving a tea Sun day afternoon for Miss Benedict of Providence
 Mir. and Mrs. Charles Van B. Cush- man and their little son returned to Cambridge on Thursday. Mrs W. T. Peckham will spend the weekend with Miss Wiley, and Miss Mabel Benedict will be the guest of Mrs. Burnett the same time.
 The Misses Margaret and Elinor White, who are pupils at the Lincoln | School, with two friends, were in town on Saturday to attend the basket ball game between the Lincoln and Howe Marot Schools.
 The Missionary Society was enter tained by Mrs. Marvin Elliott on | Wednesday. Mrs. Frank Marshall gave an interesting talk on the work of the Red Cross in Saskatoon.
 Wilbur Haskell, who passed away recently at Boston, was n descendant of Olivia Primrose and Joel I,oani of Thompson, and second cousin of Mrs. E. M. Harris and Mrs. Dexter Elliott of Thompson and Mrs. George k. Dresser of Putnam.
 Mir. Wilbur Hascall, the noted or ganist and composer, who died at his home in Boston last Sunday, was we'll known in Thompson. Those who were present at the re-dedication of the church will remmeber his playing of the organ on that occasion.
 The ladies of the missionary organ ization of the Neighborly Hill church have recently sent box of clothing and other articles to the Girls Indus trial School in Moorehead, Mississippi, of which Miss Bertha Hodges is prin- cipal. The box was valued at not less than $50.
 The following is the honor roll of the Thompson Hill school: Ninety to i00c ce, Esther Stevens. Sara Rhodes, Marion Jacques, Marshall Tourtel- lotte, Helen Jones, George Law, Jr.. Grace Withey and Helen Johnson. Eighty to s0Ts, May Law, Elna Jen- sen. Elna Law, Elois Logee. Betty Maitland, Helen Law, Julia Peterson, Graham Foster. Elizabeth Davis, La- tham Morse. Walter Eddy, Bruno Ka- minski, Berniee Lambert, Adin Jen- sen, Raymond Bayer, George Davis, Sarah Ballard and Alexander Matt land, Jr.
 The Rev. E. Tallmadge Root of Somerville, Mass, and of Thompson ! fBuck Hilll in the summer, has been awarded the first prize in an essay contest arranged by The Congrega- tionalist in Boston. There were four prizes flor the best four essays deal ing with the problem of fellowship presented by the extremes of ultra conservatism and ultra liberalism as frequently found in the local church" :" Mir. Root is secretary of the Massa- chusetts Federation of Churches, and breaches at least once every summer in the village church in Thompson, where he always has welcome.
 The following items from the an- nual report of the treasurer of the Union Sunday school for the year 1924 will be of general interest: Weekly collection from classes, s5Z.s0; amount taken from the Birthday Bank, Sls.O0 ; Children's Sunday receipts, S2l-oo;
Putnam patriot., 1925-03-06
Dress we'll and Succeed

Fabyan. John Hubbard of New Bed ford. Mass; Mrs. Irving Barrett and daughter Phyllis of South Manehes- ter.
 There have been several new eases of chickenpox the past week, but all are getting along nicely, and it is hop ed this is about the finish of it for this time. as it has broken the school up, having so many out.
 Miss Nellie Smith expects to leave here the last of this week, to visit rel. atives in East Saugus and Topsfeld, Mass, for a few days. and will then return to Madison, Me, to teach the
Putnam patriot., 1925-03-06

of chickenpox, and several have been sick with very hard colds. Those nei- ther absent or tardy during the month of February: Grace Breault. Ralph Breault. Mitchell Holda, Henry s. Ger main. ovila St. Germain, Wade ch;ih- buck. Loretta Breault, Ida s. Germain, and Amy Ramsdell. Those standing between 90ps to 100es; Loretta Breault, Warner Sayles, Wade Chub- buck, Eleanor Brayton. Ralph Breault. Those standing between S5es to g0es Ruth Sayles, Virginia Hopkinson, George Breault, Inlonge Robillard and Dorothy Smith.
Putnam patriot., 1925-03-06
:. A WANTS GAMES
 M. ~ 7" FOR WEEk-ENDS

The MechanicsvilIe Athletic Asso- ..s;a, challenges fast amateur and elss;yra ..s; ynrrofessional base ball teams to sen aftowu games on Saturdays and .,rn ous,vr games in Mechanicsville on Sundays during the coming season. T.its as.;e W. N. King, business manager, waebaniesville, Connecticut, and state .-,arantee.
Putnam patriot., 1925-03-06
TIPPING AWARDS

Awards of Underwood and Reming- ton pins and medals recently made to members of the senior class at the high school follow: Underwood gold pin to Florence Spellacy for sixty words net per minute; Underwood silver pin to Marion Holden and Jen- nie 0bletz for 50 words per minute i; Remington gold medal to Madeline Mccoy for 55 words Der minute.
Putnam patriot., 1925-03-06

collection at picnic. Sls.S5. The eS- penses for lesson quarterlies and other papers, S63.9i. The contributions were as follows: Fresh Air Fand, Ss 00: Windham County Council of Religious Education, $20.00; Ameri- can Baptist Publishing Society, Si2.- 50; Congregational S. $. Extensson So- ciety, Sf2.50; total benevolence, $53.00. The balance on hand in the treasury, from 1924 and preceding years, SS0.lS, but these figures must be considered theoretical, the amount not being available in fun, for the present, on account of the failure of the Putnam bank, where deposits had been made. Quin.asissct Cranvs
 The musical program in the Quin- nafisset Grange Tuesday evening was very much enjoyed. The program was as follows: singing by the grange Patriots Hymn" dedicated to Brook lyn Grange, 43 by George F. Gen ming; song, Mrs. Ethel Peterson and Miss Lena Smith; banjo solo, Mrs. John Bernklow; solo, Mrs. Evelyn Robbins, Miss Sarkisian as pianist; i; reading about music, Mrs. Dunleavey duet, Frederick Bernklow and Louis Smith, Miss Sarkisian as pianist duet. Miss Engles and Miss Sarkisian. Master of Killingly Grange, Charles Downs, read paper of questions and answers which was very much enjoy ed by all.
Putnam patriot., 1925-03-06
Could This Happen to You?

A cool, cheerful Autumn day. John Lee Martin and his wife stepped down the gang-plank returning from a week end trip across the lake. Both. wear ing their best clothes, rested, fresh and keenly alive, made an attractive picture on the dock.
 "Well, kitten" said John. Have 10 hurry. Got heavy date. Going to try to sell Old Man Steele big policy" Andhe wavedgood bye and hurriedoff. Old Man Steele, head of great tractor plant, looked up with interest at the energetic, well-groomed young man, listened to his selling arguments-an at the end, brushed aside the insurance matter and asked:
 Young man, have you ever considered going into the tractor business?" Nc" smiled Martin, "but-."
 Well giveitsome thought" "saidSteele, turning back to his desk, "and come and see me again. Bring some ideas with you" Plainly, Martin has made an impression.
 The insurance salesman went home
Putnam patriot., 1925-03-06

that night and told his wife what a great opportunity was before him. Got a lot of ideas, too" he said. Il oughttoland good job with Mir. Steele. Going to see him in a few days"
 When he returned 10 the tractor plant he was promptly shown in. Evidently the Old Man was expecting him.
 But the friendly look in Steele's eyes gave way to disappointment. His hand shake was cold. His voice lost its interest. He hurried through the meet ing and left Martin standing outside the office with vague feeling that he had somehow lost out
 And in his office Steele was saying to his general manager: Too bad about that fellow Martin. Thought had found live wire but he doesn't know enough 10 keep himself well-groomed. Must have come in from some week end party last Monday. Today he wore clothes would be ashamed 10 see on any man in this organization"
 And Martin never knewwhat an oppor- tunity his carelessness had cost him. He did not know what allwise men say is the first axiom for ambitious folks
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1925-03-07
How To Figure
Your Income Tax

Net income, upon which the income
tax is assessed, is gross income less
certain specified deductions for bust
ness expenses, losses, contributions,
deduct as a business expense amounts
spent for rent of his place of bust
ness, advertising, premiums for insur
ance against fire or other losses, cost
CT water, light, and heat used in his
place of business, drayage and freight
bills, and the cost of maintenance
and repair to delivery wagons and
trucks, and reasonable allowance
for salaries.
A professional man, such as law
yer, doctor, or dentist, may deduct
the cost of supplies used in his profes
sion, expenses paid in the operation
and repair of automobiles used in
making professional calls, dues to
professional journals, office rent, cost
of water light and heat used in his
office, and the hire of office assist
ants.
The farmer may deduct as neces-
sary expenses all amounts actually
expended in carrying on the business
of farming, such as amounts paid in
the production and harvesting of his
crops, cost of seed and fertilizer used,
Of 70 for hrII1d RI.
ings, and cost of small tools used up
in the course of year or two. The
cost of farm machinery, equipment,
and farm buildings is not deductible
as expense.
Deductions for personal or living
expenses, such as repairs to the tax
payers dwelling, cost Of food, cloth
ing, education of children, etc., ar not
allowed.
Losses if incurred in a taxpayers
trade or business or profession or in
"any transaction entered into for
profit" not compensated for by 'insur-
ance or otherwise are deductible from
gross income in determining net in
come upon which the income tax is
assessed. To be allowed, losses not
incurred in trade, business, or profess
sion must conform closely to the
wording of the statute. For example,
loss incurred in the sale of tax
payers home or automobile, which at
the time of the purchase was not
bought with the intention of resale,
is not deductible, because it was not
a transaction "entered into for prof
t." Losses sustained in the operation
of farm as a business venture are
deductible. If sustained in the opera
ton of farm operated merely for
the pleasure of the taxpayer, they are
not deductible.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1925-03-07
CHURCH OF ST. MARY THE
VIRGIN

Church is open at all times for
meditation and prayer.
Every Sunday-Holy Communion
at 7.3O and Church School at go.
Services during March:
8th-Choral Evensong at 7.30.
15th-Matins and Holy Communion
at 1890.
22d-Litany and Holy Communion
at 1890.
25th-The Annunciation of the
Blessed Virgin Mary-Corporate Com
munion and quiet hour for the Wom-
ans Auxiliary at 10.
29th-Passion Sunday-Choral E.
vensong at 7.30.
During Lent there will be Study
Glass in the Parish Hall every We'd
nesday at 8, and Litany and medita-
ton in the Church every Friday at
7.3O P. M.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1925-03-07
BETHANY M. p. CHURCH.

BETHANY M. p. CHURCH.
Sunday School and Adult Bible
Glasses at 10 A. M.
Divine worship and sermon at II
A. M. and P. M.
intermediate and Junior G.. E.. SER
vice at Z P. M. Prayer service and
short address by the pastor Wednes-
day evening at 8 o'clock.
E. L. BUNCE Minister.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1925-03-07

the Greek fabulist, lived in the
9TH century B. C. His fables,
however, learned by us when we
were young, still live. These
will remain with us for the NOR
ais they point out.
All of which reminds one of
the story of a fox who met a
cat one day and was boasting of
the hundreds of tricks he knew.
The cat replied that he had but
one. Just then a pack of hounds
came into view. The cat re-
sorted to his only trick: he
climbed a tree. The fox, how
ever, with a bag full of tricks,
darted through the woods. He
doubled and redoubled, but fin
ally, with all his cleverness, was
captured.
The cat watched the chase
from his safe position. 81 guess
I'll stick to my one trick" he
said, nimbly leaping down from
the tree and going upon his
way.
The Hearn Oil Company, in a
way, is like the cat. They have
a way of producing Lubricants
that are as good as you can
buy"-and
THEY WILL STICK TO
THEIR FORMULA!
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1925-03-07
SALEM M. E. CHURCH.

SALEM Nj. E. CHURCH.
9 A. NJ, Class Meeting.
10 A. NJ, Sunday School and Bible
Glass.
II A. NJ, Preaching by pastor.
7.30 P. M, preaching by pastor,
6.45 P. NJ, Epworth League.
Prayer Meeting Wednesday even
ing, 7.30.
Junior League, Friday from z to 8.
R. P. NICHOLS, Pastor.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1925-03-07

BAPTIST CHURCH.
Sunday School at 10 A. M.
by the pastor.
II A. M. and 500 P. NJ, Preaching
B. Y. P. u, at 700 P. M.
Prayer Meeting Wednesday evening
500 o'clock.
Pitts Creek-Sunday School, p.
M. Preaching at P. M.
D. w. LITTLETON, Pastor.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1925-03-07
IN THE CHURCHES.

PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH.
Sunday School and Mems Bible
Class 10 A. M.
Prayer Meeting, Wednesday even
ing at 7.3O.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1925-03-07
State And Peninsula News

Ground was broken for the new
Woodbury. M. E. Church South, Ac-
comack county, Monday of last week,
when Contractor Dave Dunton, of
Nassawadox began removing the dirt
in order to make the forms for the
concrete foundation. There were a
number of members of the church
present for the occasion and they
looked on with much interest. The
contract for the building calls for its
completion by the middle of October.
When completed it will be one of the
best and most up-to-date church edi-
fees of any denomination on Shore.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-07-24
Religious Meeting Held

religious meeting Of great int,
est and value and with promise Of
still more usefulness in the future
was held yesterday afternoon and
evening in the Baptist Church. This
meeting called together the ministers
and the interested laymen of the
North and South Kennebec Associa-
tons. Technically, the committees
were to meet in conference. but III
actual fact many other people inter-
ested in Evangelistic work attended,
In the evening. And the attendance
was by no means confined to the
Baptist denomination. Rev. Charles
Macdonald of Auburn, chairman of
the Evangelistic committee of the
United Baptists of Maine, was one of
the chief speakers. The other was
Rev. York King of Boston, who Is al
so at the head Of Evangelistic work.
Both speakers had a real message and
pleasing manner of imparting IL.
Rev. Mr.. Macdonald gave some prac-
teal plans of his own for interesting
people in church, particularly in the
prayer meetings. A committee was
appointed to report later on plans for
Evangelization work in the churches
OF the Kennebec Valley. The evening
service was o. a more general ma
ture. with addresses of inspiration by
Rev. Mr.. Macdonald and Rev. Mr..
York. The delegates were enter
tanned by the Hallowell Baptist
Church. There was much interest
show in the two meetings and doul..-
less much good will come out of this
conference. This Is one of ten plan
ned to be held in Maine this month.
Hallowell was fortunate to have such
speakers in her midst.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-07-24
Pratt-Grimn

A very pretty church wedding &C.
CURED at o'clock Thursday afternoon
in st. Joseph's Catholic church when
Miss Margaret Beatrice Griffin became
the bride of Charles Bruce Pratt, both
Of Gardiner The ceremony was per-
formed by Rev. FIR. p. H. Reardon
pastor of the church. Miss Mildred
Josselyn of Randolph was bridesmaid
while Leonard Griffin. brother of the
bride, acted as best man. The bride
was attractively gowned in a navy
blue ensemble suit with hat to match,
and carried bridal roses. Her brides
maid wore a green suit with hat to
match and carried sweet peas.
Following the ceremony a wedding
reception was held at the home of the
brides parent, Mr.. and Mrs. Peter
Griffin, Winter street. where friends
and relatives gathered. Mrs. Charles
Neal Of Harrison avenue assisted In
serving. Among those present were
Mr. and Mrs. Scott Saunders of Me-
chanic Falls, William, Katherine and
Arthur Walker of Norway, Mr.. and
Mrs. Herbert Irving of Norway and
Mr.. and Mrs. Gordon Purdy.
Mrs. Pratt is a native of this city
and received her education in the Gar
diner schools. She has been employ
ed in the r. P. Hazard factory and
has host of friends to wish her hap
piness. Mr.. Pratt, who is the son OF
Mrs. Minnie Ware of this city, is also
popular here. He is employed in the
Commonwealth Shoe G. Leather Co
factory. After a wedding trip to New
York City and other points of interest
the bridal pair will make their home
on Spring street, this city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-07-24
Richmond Camp
Meetings Open Today

The Richmond Camp Meeting.
which always draws large attend
ance from Gardiner and vicinity
opens today with Rev. L. S. Staples
Of Iivermore Falls as Director. 1t
will last 10 days, or until August 2.
The daily program is as follows:
$50 A. NJ. morning. watch. camp d.
rector; 10 A. NJ, children's meeting.
Mrs. L. s. Staples, leader; 1880 =.
NJ. afternoon service; $3.50 P. M.
twilight service and 1880 P. NJ. evan
xelistic service. w. H. Taylor OF
OgunQuit IL music director and Mrs.
Edith Horne, pianist.
The Sunday program opens at
$3.50 A. NJ. with Love Feast. and at
1880, morning worship. At 1880 p.
NJ. there will be the Children's
Hour: at $3.50 P. NJ. preaching SER
vice and at 1880 P. NJ. evangelistic
service. Among the speakers sched-
uled are Rev. II. =. Dunnack, State
Librarian; Rev. r. F. Lowe. District
Superintendent; Rev. A. E. Morris.
D. D.; Rev. H. B. Haskell. D. D.:
Rev. J. r. Clifford, Rev. r. H. Moyle.
Rev, A. r. Leigh Rev. j. G. Rogers,
Chaplain Percy Clifford, Rev. ]. L.
Pinkerton, Chaplain g. B. Cornish.
Rev, ]. A. Stevens, Rev. Frederick
Olsen. Rev. N. r. Pearson. Rev. A.
W, Wentworth. and Bishop Robert
=. Jones. Tuesday evening. July 20.
DR.. H. B. Haskell Of the Highland
avenue Methodist Episcopal church
will preach.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-07-24
s. Of V. Camp and Auxiliary Organ
lied at Etna

G. H. Ruggles Camp, No. 81. and
Auxiliary No. 81, Sons of Veterans,
were recently instituted at Etna, Me-,
with large chapter membership in
each order. Junior Vice. Division
Commander Leland H. White of
Pittsfield was the instituting officer
for the Camp and Mrs. Jennie Pom
eroy of Auburn. division president
for the Auxiliary. The following
division officers were present: Jun
Tor Vice-Division Commander Leland
H. White of Pittsfield, and 1 and |
Officer j. Manley Patterson of Hal
lowell. from the Sons Of Veterans;
Mrs. Jennie Pomeroy of Auburn, Di-
vision President; Miss Marie Pat
terson, Hallowell, Division Treasur-
er; Mrs. Florence Bacon of Fairfield,
Division I. and l. Officer: Mrs. EN-
ma A. Gannett Of Augusta, Division
Press Correspondent; Mrs. Marguer-
lite p. Lufkin of Portland, Chief of
Staff of the Auxiliary. Past Camp
Commander j. II. Bacon of Fairfield
and Charles Pomeroy of Auburn
were also present
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-07-24
Lawn Party PLEASING Affair

The lawn party given last evening
at the home of Mrs. George Dens-
more Second Street was a very pref
sty and pleasant affair. The grounds
were lighted with colored lights Civ
ing an attractive effect. There were
tables for cards and there was also
a short program which was much en-
Joyed. There was also opportunity
for playing croquet and other games.
There were the usual booths where
refreshments might be obtained. They
were we'll stocked and drew a ready
patronage. At the candy booth were
Henrietta Everett. Margaret Everett
and Kathryn Small; at the cooked
food Mrs. Harry Small and Mrs. Ma
mer Head; at the punch table, Mrs.
George Densmore; at the over table,
Mrs. Winslow Hetherington: at the
ice cream stand, Samuel Chase and
Frank Chavarry; in chage of the hot
dogs" Arthur Moore and Georse
Densmore: at the grab bag, Mrs.
Beatrice Lewis. The tables were all
made attractive by decorations OF
garden flowers. The entire affair was
a credit to those who promoted 1t and
those who carried 1t out.