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San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1926-01-17
LONGEST PLACEMENTS.

The longest place kicks on record
are Go yards. made by Haxall, Of
Princeton. against Yale in 1852. and
6s yards 2 feet S inches by Chad
wick at Exeter, y. H, on November
20. 1887.
Mark Payne Of Dakota Wesleyan
made a 63-yard drop-kick in 1915
Pat ODea, Of Wisconsin, and the
late George Gipp, Of Notre Dame.
each drop-kicked a 62-yard field goal
in a game, while O'Dec made an
exhibition drop-kick Of 63 yards II
inches in May. 1898.
O'Dea's stunt Of drop-kicking a 90
yard field goal while on the dead
run. when almost at the side lines
was most remarkable. II occurred
in the Wisconsin-Minnesota game Of
1897 or 1893. ODea was running
back a punt, when Gil Dobie, now
coach at Cornell, had him almost stop
ped at the edge Of the field. II was
a surprising thing to do, and even
more surprising because it succeeded.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1926-01-17
ADAMS Of CUBS
SMALLEST IN
B|GLEAGUE
Stands Five Feet Four But
Looks No More Than
Even Five.

NEW YORK, Jan. 16.-AccordinS
to the official statistics. Earl Adams.
the aggressive little infielder for the
Chicago Cubs, is five feet four and
one-half inches high and weighs $50
pounds. But when these figures were
flashed on n veteran baseball writer
at the New York meeting early in De-
cember he offered to bet his score
book and a weeks wages that Adams
was only five feet high.
Il might concede an inch TO that
five feet" went on the baseball writ
er. but not fraction more"
Anyway, Adams is the littlest man
in the majors, not excepting that other
atom, Gautreau. the new second base
man for the Boston Braves. And,
like most little men he has stored
within an abbreviated span a mighty
lot of nervous energy. Early in his
baseball career Adams gained the
nickname of Spark Plug" Other
players have been thus entitled since
then. but Adams was the original
spark plug of the majors. He earned
the name and merits it still by his
aggressive play, his high spirit, his
confidence and his tireless energy.
PLENTY OF SPIRIT.
The immutable law of balances
giyeth unto a little man this spirit to
more than offset the handicap of his
lack Of weight and scant inches 10
carry him on through sports competi-
tion. 1t is his spirit that makes
Adams a big Lacquer when many a
boy of six feet and fine proportions
and every natural physical qualific;-
ton drifts back TO the bush the same
year be came up TO the big time.
There is nothing very impressive
to be found in n study of Adams rec
ord in the National League. His bat
ting average for four years with the
Cubs is about .2Sj. Not so good and
yet not so bad for a shortstop. But
he is Of that rare and valuable type
Of batsman known as a dangerous hit
ter. He bats at his best rather than
his worst in a pinch. With men on
the bases he is dreaded by an enemy
pitcher as much as many men vino
lead him 80 points in the seasons
batting averages.
Adams is fast. His short legs and
active brain won for him third place
in base stealing last season. He stole
20 bases. being led only by Carey and
Cuyler. He led such fast men as
Roush and Frisch in this regard.
As a shortstop Adams ranks up
with the average. He also plays sec
ond base with equal speed and skill.
GAME, FAST, KEEN.
Just a big Lacquer is Earl Adams.
One Of the rank and file Of the every
day men. \ game. fast, keen little
man. whose high spirit carries him
through.
He was born in fremont, Pa, %
years ago, and played his first pro-
fessional ball with Danville in the
Piedmont League in 1920. Earl was
"a before he really got into the game.
His first bush league year play at
tracted Branch Hickey, then manager
0f the st. Louis Cards, and he bought
the boy and sent him to Syracuse. 1t |
was a question of TOpOrcer or Adams
for st. Louis utility man in 1922.
and TOpOrcer's hitting prevailed with
Hickey, who sold Adams tO Chicago.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1926-01-17
BAD Boy FUENTE
TO Be RE|NSTATED

LOS ANGELES, Jan. 16.-Tony
Fuente, sensational Los Angeles heavy
weight boxer, involved in several ques-
tionable knockouts, is to be reinstated
by the California athletic commission
and will resume fighting in a short
time, it was reported today. Eddie
Sears, formerly of New Orleans, man.
ager of Mushy Callahan, California;
junior welterweight, has purchased
Fuente's contract.
Putnam patriot., 1926-05-21
CONGRATULATIONS, PUTNAM !

s,HFRF cau for congratulations in the action special town meeting Tuesday afternoon when the voters unani- nousy supported Chamber of Commerce in its campaign a reyauaon of the taxable property in Putnam In it's ef- g o bring the adoption of the measure defeated for aek of public support least twice before the Chamber Of ably assisted by the general committee into hands the Chamber placed the whole matter of formua ng plan that appeal public support after the Cham per had taken the initiative by voting to organize ahe committee.
 The matter of d evauaon property of the town for e purpose seriously considered by the board of
 directors the Chamber of Commerce when through adverse reports of is New Industries Committee became convinced hat impossible 10 bring industries to Putnam the present tax maintained Equalization by feFauaton vas the only that could possibly reduce the taz rate and board o directors therefore determined that If if @s poss 5e a revauation should be made.
 The committee selected composed of officials of the ity and citizens 3ho would nl confidence n the to whom the matter must finally he submitted s7PPof meeting could not be gained then the effort would again meet defeat
 The committee made most careful and paustakiag survey Che situation tts investigations and deliberations resulted iH simple though convincing report being made to che seecmen There was considerable missionary work done among the peo ole and they became convinced Chat he future ot Putnam de great upon the reduction of the ax rate
 The will add several millions to our grand list without doubt This should unless annual expenditures increase enormously admit lowering the the object Ve The materially reduced Il confidently anticipated by those close touch with the situation that our empty and floor space ~ be occupied and utilized for manufacturing purposes and that Putnam will re- that prosperity 10 which all fee is entitled considering he many advantages if has 10 offer.
 The Patriot has consistently supported the effort o bring about reyaaaon of property values believing that Was one important advanced for adoption in bong me believed that the failure adopt the measure would mean continued struggle and the reardng of the town and tgs advancement Ne believe that the citizens of Putnam feel encouraged To The future o our town and ety He believe that he present outlook Is brighter than at nY the depressing clouds appeared upon our horizon H with a feeling of qualification and pride that The extends N congratulations te all ot those who worked the adoption of he and To the citizens If Putnam the support those who first advanced he proposition with certain feelings of success but with de least try and to try again necessary
Putnam patriot., 1926-05-21
THE WEEK END GUESTS

WYE are about to receive the weekly visitors from nearby W They get up early Sunday morning and ehugehug out into the country. They in horde If they behave themselves Rlado welcome them Ii IS to their own ad vantage they will find the roadsdes posted with No Tespassng signs Possibly the majority of them realize that they the country they the guests of the country folk and accordingly There are many however who do
 They come from d six-days incarceration in brekwaled buildings Their playground before they bought the vver was he public parks where they were confronted with the keep
 grass and the Don't pick the flowers signs No such signs greet the country When they do encounter No Trespassng sign they immediately put the landowner down msery of person, who thinks he owns the earth They realize that possibly the landowner has deny them privilege because of their abuse of that privilege Many landowners have to the conclusion that these city tourists also think they own the earth Some o them the part
 The dwelers in the country a generous ong-suherng people Year after year those owning property along the highways have Monday morning to find their land Uttered with postpenie debris their flowers missing branches from their hossomng broken off fruit season fruit that market taken away In addition 10 this the moving been rampled down need o pass through 1t 10 some pond or stream garden patch tramped under foot If such things the country roaddes will resemble the sign-doted of the public park with its Don't Touch Don't Handle Don't Pick" Keep or warnings.
 The State Connecticut in leasing streams that the public might have privilege of fishing discovered that the ony ra son posted o protect the owner from acts of vandalism There has been little trouble m leasing the fishing privileges a the fee of dollar for each such lease all because the state guarantees the protection abuses that committed by these week end pleasure the country When the pleasure seeker that he the guest of the properowner and acts accordingly the No Trespasng signs will disappear sad 2 state official.
 The sportsman has learned by experience that nine out who post their land do for their own protection and that asked for permission to fish their land that permission freely granted In the printing of the cloth No respassng signs has been experience in nearly every case that the who reluctantly orders such signs does it be- cause h to his property T don't like to do this but have to- They down walls through garden act fires take fruit and wire fences have got to nut up signs my protection is what the order ing 'eNo TFespassing' signs usually says.
 Ii is not believed that these city people to be dshon M If they enter nearby orchard and take bag of apples
Putnam patriot., 1926-05-21
LIMITATION OF CLAIMS

A. Court of Probate holden at Woodstock, within and for the District of W Woodstock, on the 18th day of May. \ D.. 1926 Present. Robert E. Harris. Judge. On motion of Mrs. jpmima Williams. West W oodstock. GP. O Address Star Route No. 6l36, Putnam. Conn) Administratrix on the iHtestate estate ef Everett Williams late of Woodstock. within said district, deceased This Court doth decree that siN months from date hereof be allowed and limited for the creditors of said estate Co exhibit their claims against the same to the Administra. triX and directs that public notice be given of this order by advertising in a newspaper published in Putnam hav- ing circulation in said district. and by posting copy thereof on the public sign post in said town of Wood stock. nearest the place where the deceased last dwelt Certified from Record, ROBERT F. HARRIS, Judge. 2i
Putnam patriot., 1926-05-21
oRnER or NOTICE

bHct of Pamfret. ss. Probate
 Hurf May l5th | p 1926. Estate - Willard D Hi.dreth l3te of Pomfret
 a District deeea4eH Upon the application If lda II HHdreth. Pom fFet Center. Conn. praying chat let- ttf- ef administration may be granted on saza rstatr represented iutestate as ncr application uu file more fully ap= pears. II is ORDERED That sad ap- blIoatf8H be heard and determined at tbc. Probate Office in Pomfret in said District ou the 2sth day of May \. n 1926. at enc 0 dock tn the after noon and that a public notice be giv- tu of Che pendency of sald appliea- tlun and time and place of hearing thereon by publishing q copy of this order once ln some newspaper having 4 circulation in said District, and by posting a copy thereof. on the public signpoSt in Che Town of Pomfret ia said District at least 6 days before
 aid day of hearing. WILLIS CO WELL. Judge 2i
Putnam patriot., 1926-05-21
TIE FARM

or three acres. more or less. with all buildings thereon. consisting of a good nine-room house barn. henhouse. ice house and corn crib. will be sold al one o'clock r. NJ. :. T These build ings are ali supplied with an excellent quality of water. there are plenty of shade trees. and fruit for home use. This property is in an excellent loca- ton and should prove highly desirable as a summer home or for permanent residence. As Mir Hubbard is dispns- ing of all his property. both real and personal before taking up his resi- denee in the far west this sale will present an opportunity of life time. Don't miss lt
 The Terms Personal property cash A deposit of S250.00 will be re- quired on the real estate at time of sale and the balance of the purchase price upon the delivery of the deed un- less che purchaser should desire Co let the present mortgage of S600.00 re- main Deed Co be delivered within forty-eight hours if necessary and pos session given at once. Caterer wilt attend If stormy. postponed to next fair day.
Putnam patriot., 1926-05-21
FRIDAY, MAY 2s

At i0 o'clock 4. NJ. $. T.. his entire
 household equipment of a high class nature. consisting of 9 rooms of furni- ture. including Glenwood range 8 heaters. beds, bureaus parlor set dln. ing set. Morris chair and other easy chairs. feather beds. refrigerator. writing desk, a variety of tables and stands. crockery. lamps. cooking uten- sils. dairy utensils. Galloway cream separator. etc. Blacksmith shop equip ment consisting of a Buffalo upsetter for five inch tires. forge, blower, anvil drill. taps and dies. axle gauges, etc, will also be sold The following farm property will also be disposed of Two horse mower, horse rake, grindstone, both single and double, q lot of new lumber and other items of q useful nature 4 special point of in terest in the sale is first class la24 Dodge Bros touring ear.
Putnam patriot., 1926-05-21
LEGAL NOTICES
ORDER OF NOTICE

District If Thompson, ss Probate Court. May Il, 1926 Estate of Emma r. Richmond. late of Thompson in said District. deceased The Executor hay ing exhibited his administration ae- count with said estate to this Court for allowance. Il is ORDERED
 That the goth day of May. 1926 at three o'clock in the afternoon at the Probate Office in Thompson IT. aid District. be and the same is as tened for n hearing on the allowance af aid account and that public notice He gwen of Che time and place assign sa for -aId hearing by publishing tH. order once in some newspaper H1...nE a circulation in said District
 RED i Mt1NNAN. Judge 2l
Putnam patriot., 1926-05-21

they would probably be asounded be told they stealing and liable to heavy penalty under statute made for just such They simply have the wrong point of view Re
 eyed of the restraint of the city they riot and to feel that they have much right roadside property rghtfu 
 Unless the families who little enjoyment from coming into the country the weekend Sunday take the
 right attitude toward the property of others they will become unweleome guests and will find the lines marking their pv ege drawn closer and closer through desire of the adon ing properowner deny them their enjoyment but because he protect what his is time that these tourists awoke to the fact that when they into the country and tres private property they guests for the time being of the property-owner. and act accordingly.
Putnam patriot., 1926-05-21

HALLS CHlCkS-Breeders officially tested-free from White Diarrhea infection. l00ec Live Delivery Gu aranteed. Prices for week of May 24, White Leghorns, SI200 per hundred; R. l. Reds. Sl4.0O per hundred Barred Rocks. Sl6.00 per hundred White Wyandottes. Sls.O9 per hundred For 25 chicks add 75e 10 pro rata price. For 50 chicks add Sl.00 Co pro rata price Prices cheaper each week into June. HALL BROS. Poplar Hili Farm. Walllng. ford. Conn. Phone 645.5. 2l
Putnam patriot., 1926-05-21
ADMINISTRATION ACCOUNT

District of Woodstock. ss. Court of Probate, May 20. 1926 Estate of sarah Woodward late of Wood stock tn said District. deceased. The ENecutor having exhibited his admiui- stfation account with sad estate to this court for allowance. it Is ORDERED That the 2sth day of May 1926. at one o'clock in the afternoon. at the Probate Court in Woodstock be, and the same Is. assign ed for a hearing on the allowance of said administration account with said estate and this court directs the exc. cutor to cite all persons interested therein Co appear at said time and place. by publishing this order in some newspaper having a circulation in said district. and by posting 8 copy on the public sign Resi in the town 0f Wood stock where the deceased last dwelt. ROBERT F. HARRIS, Judge
Putnam patriot., 1926-05-21
NOTICE NOTICE
WITTER BROS. AUCTI0NEERS
 42 Man St. Danielson. Conn,

fanrinEham' 47th live stock sale viii occur at his farm at Elliott. Conn, on Tuesday. May 25th. at one o'clock ? N Ram or Shine Standard time u5fH I5 Eeal af cattle containing special lat of choice yearliHE beifers md bulls including several head 8f Gaafases= from very hisa sraIe Atf8= The usual number af attHae- tive prospects. such as forward spring cfs. new mixers. pasture cows beef ers. fut bulls and veal calves will also be sold One good farm horse will be sold 2t
Putnam patriot., 1926-05-21
EXTRAORDINARY ANNOUNCE
 MENT

Prof. Francois E. Black of Hartford will be in Putnam every Monday. Tuesday and Wednesday until fur. ther notice, as consulting Psyehol- ogist, life adviser and truth teller. If worried over business, personal or domestic affairs. and all seems te go wrong; if unhappy. trouble l over love, the home or desiring to better your position. earn bigger income and gain your fondest wish in life, consult PROFESSOR BLACK, adviser and character readings, reading on all affairs of life; no fortune telling. Satisfac- tion guaranteed or no fee accepted. Low fee, special $500 psychic ad
 vice for sl.00 10 ladies. Hours. i P NJ. to g P. NJ. at le4 Main St.
 Putnam 20-2ls
Putnam patriot., 1926-05-21

? fNHAsa NfEEh nH &tflHa#fs aFAH# hHA
 State Department Fresldent
 1 Wilder Merriam Camp. rnaH War Veterans ass feorsaaized at 8 meetTHe held q the Chamber af CaM- meres rooms Sunday afternoon The camp takes its name from 3 Putnam young man who was killed iu the Phil
 DFiaes after he had passed thr89gh the Cuban campaign.
 The officers of the Camp are as fni- loWss
 Commander. William Mccoy; sen for eiee commander. Clarence " Chase; junior vice commander. Thomas Duffy; adjutant, Henry L. Converse; quartermaster, Harry W. Sharpe; officer of the day. William Jeary; officer of the guard. Charles Lowe; trustees. 4. D. Mcintyre, Charles F. Richardson. E NJ Carv- CT; chaplain. Juda Benoit; patriotic instructor. Charles F.. Richardson; !; II l. Converse
 The Camp will be formally organiz- cd and the officers installed Wednes- day evening. May 26 by the state de partmeHt president and staff of South Norwalk Comrades are urged to join on ar before that date in order that Enc Camp may start with as full as possible
Putnam patriot., 1926-05-21
P II s NOTES

The fire drill Tuesday afternoon was rather slow. taking fifty seconds
 A preliminary typewriting practice was held Wednesday morning in the auditorium iii preparation for the caH- lest t9 be held Friday at klInRIy High school
 Everyone was glad t6 ser Nr smith HecE after HEs recent operation.
Putnam patriot., 1926-05-21

Notice kaf. eaa lhat th.
 Iulmsn and tl. ~n .ltAs-4 aF EE Town af Putnam. EHHa etsg1t sI# receive seasea tne 9iHe. If IaH HanfaE8 Connecticut lEaa Company. Hartford Connecticut. am -l E.. U0 noon
 TUESDAY. JUNE |. 1926 for the purchase af asL of sI5.9oo Town of Putnam. Connecticut bonds. Sad bids win be paa.ic.y opened in the presence of Che bidders -aeH pres eut
 Said bonds wil b. dated June l, 1926. and shall bs payable as fol lows. S3.00O on June ] 1928; S3,- 900 on June I, 1929. S3,000 on June |, 1850, S3,000 on June l. l95l $3.000 on June l.. l932 s3.OOo on June 1. 1893. x3.000 on June l, 1854; $3,000 on June I, lS35i S3,V0O on June l. 1886; 5000 oa June !, 1887; S4,000 on June 1. l93s; S4'ooo on June l, 1889; S4.00O on June l. l940; S4,000 on June |. l94l s4.oOo on June l. Ig42, Sas9g0 ca June :. I943. $5,00O on June l. la@4, S2.nOt on June l. l946. S5.H00 1H June l. l946; and S5,000 on June | la4t All said bonds are IH dr41minattaha of ! GOO each, coupon form and nat be registered L. ta HfH Aal and bear interest at tHe faf. 0T , 't per CeHtum. per anHuH aaIe annually on the fr aty= ef JaHe md December Principal and inter est k payable al -He oiilce Of Iae Hartford-Connecticut Trust Company, Hartford. tuHHeg
 No bids WilI he eaa .etsd uhIez by certified check far tws per centum Of tas par value Of said bonds payable ta the ozaar of She Town of Putnam A9 interest HI be paid on said cieck. nor alI the Town of Putnam be responsible for delivery uf check u transit ta or from the office of The iiartf0rd-t aHHeeti. cut Trust Company Said check ~ll be returned to the bidder f ansuccess. ful. otherwise applied te the sum hla, or forfeited Co the Town Of Putnam as Hquidated damage ia ease the bla- der fails to comply with the terms of his bid The balance of purchase price shall be payable ln cash upan delivery of bonds
 No hids for less taan par nr far. less than the entire s=ue wIli h" eaH= sidered The right reserved Co re- jeet any or all bids.
 The bonds will be prepared under the supervision af The Hartford. Connecticut Trust Company. Hart ford. Connecticut whose certificate as to the issue of tHe same uII ba endorsed thereon. I'm legality af The bonds Will he examined aN RaAIn -ou. Robiusou & iH#.f5Fa Connecticut. and c.E af tHe5r l0iH- ioa will be furnished Nith tH. bonds
 CLARENCE E PIERCE
 WILLIAM P WARREN
 EnN ARD F GERARD
 NNHaHt#gH
 DAVID F1AGG
 Treasurer
Putnam patriot., 1926-05-21
FOR SALE

FOR SALE-Farm. House six roor, some hardwood floors. wood sss. and work shop connected. Lam barn, three hen houses. fruit tres, etc. borders nice pond, very pless ant location on main road. ns,, store. post office and station. Prig SL950.00 with S500.00 cash. bal anee on easy terms. Full parsics. lars may be obtained from MRS
 HELEN E. SMITH. B Chapmn street, Putnam, Conn. 2i.22'
Putnam patriot., 1926-05-21
ERs

TARMERs-We sell farms in any To- cation, dairy or poultry farms. low price farms. estates. When your farm is for sale we sell quick. Get in touch with this agency. WEES. LER'S FARM SELLING AGENCY. Box 352, Norwich, Conn. 12tf
Putnam patriot., 1926-05-21
NOTICE

To whom it may concerns This is to give notice that I will not pay or be responsible for auy bills contract cd by my wife Mrs 0iada Baillargeon on or after this date.
 Putnam Conn. May i2, 1926
 2I ISAIE BAILLARGEON
Putnam patriot., 1926-05-21
AUCTION NOTICE

Ne will sell at public sale for Ash ley (. Hubbard at his residence located at West Woodstock, Conn, eH the pro posed state highway leading to East ford Conn ou
Putnam patriot., 1926-05-21
MISCELLANEOUS

TREE SPRAYING-We are now ready to do your tree and shrub spraying. Fruit trees speciality. r. J MONTNILLE X SON, Tele- phone 636-2. Putnam, Conn.
 20-24s
Putnam patriot., 1926-05-21
NOTICE

taiIor Fstr5ns ,sa. who have garment. ., J.. nisose rIs'oa saoR Of the late E. Nj Rss,l' a. tne as a.slSs o,,;.1 f9ll and take garment s barney, Barney. ss''oie' Mrs. F.. Nj
 21s
Putnam patriot., 1926-05-21

FOR sALE-Fifty acre farm oa mile to state road. Twenty sera tlllage, balance wood lot. Seyn room house. Hen houses for l,9a hens, 2 stall garage, barn and sheA Price S3,200. J. N. FOUNTAIN Route i, Putnam. Telephone 5iig 2lH
Putnam patriot., 1926-05-21
ANOTHER sCANDAI-To seIl uel

ANOTHER SCANDAL-To sell usi cars at such Low Prices. Lo4 this list over Chevrolet tourw good tires and paint, s95O; SiuA baker Special Six. mechanically ps feet, upholstery good S350; Chr rolet sedan, S25; Ford Runabo- 1925 model, s225; Ford RunaboG S25. Many others to choose fror ELMER AUTOMOBILE COX PANY, , Bridge St, Tel. Il Popular Ford Dealers.