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Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1928-12-13


At the meeting Of the Elizabeth
Porter Putnam Chapter. D. A. r.. on
Monday December 10th. large mum
Der Of the members Of the Quimebaug
Chapter D. A. R.. we're present as
guests.
Under beautifully decorated
Christmas tree. their bundles for
the Children Of Ellis Island We're
placed. Through an unavoidable cir
cumstance. the speaker for the af-
ternoon, Mrs Jennie F. Pratt, Kinder
garten worker at Ellis Island was
unable 70 be present.
For Their Country
Mrs. William II. Mansfield. presi-
dent Of the Quinebaug Chapter. C..
A. r.. spoke Of the beginning Of that
organization. The Pu nam Chapter
was started FIVE years ago. with fifty
members. She spoke Of the lines Of
work undertaken by the young peo-
pie, and read their creed.
Rev. James F. English then gave
an interesting and forceful address
on Patriotism" and urged the young
people TO remember especially three
points: Love for their Country; re-
spect for their country; reverence for
their country.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1928-12-13


Mrs. William G. Watson Is return.
ing today 70 Philadelphia after spend
inc several months at the Main house.
Airs. r. b. Richardson is expected
early next week for her usual winter
visit
Miss Ella Bout was a dinner guest
of Mrs. Arthur Wheeler ON Wednes-
day evening.
Miss Elizabeth Storer has return.
ed 20 Boston after spending a few
days with Mrs. Ruth Benson and Miss
Benson.
The Misses Helen and Elsa Nc
Keever are among those departing
today. Miss Anna Thomas Of Boston
who has been here for several
months is accompanying them aud
will spend the winter abroad
Miss Francis Daggett is visiting in
North Attleboro.
Among the last of the autumn and
early winter visitors returning to
town this week were Mr.. and Mrs.
j. II. Purdy and Mrs +. o. Beach
all of New York.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frederick Brooks
have gone to Boston for few days
and will return later 60 Pomfret to
be the guests of Mr.. and Mrs John
G.. Butler.
Dr. and Mrs. Frank Ober of Boston
were visitors over the past weekend
Miss Ellen Sharpe Of Providence
will spend this weekend at the East
cottage.
Mr.. Robert T. Varnum has return
ed from a visit in Washington.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1928-12-13
GREATEST THRILL
IN GILBERT FILM
visnnese Actress Declares IL Is Play.
ing Love Scene With Star

THE Mask of the Devil" John Gil
bert's new starring picture, which will
be shown at the Bradley Theatre on
Sunday and Monday, contains In one
of its opening scenes the realization Of
the dream Of every feminine motion
picture fan.
Incidentally, Il also marks the great
est thrill in the life Of Eva Won Berne,
Metro Goldwyn- Mayors newest screen
find, who plays the leading feminine
role.
When Miss Won Berne arrived in
New York City from Vienna one Of
the questions asked her was: What
is the greatest thrill that Hollywood
could give your
"To play love scene with John Gil
bert" replied the little Viennese, and
thereupon gave an answer identical
with that which several million Ameri-
can girls would probably make.
Miss Won Bernc had her wish graft
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1928-12-13
Ponlfret

Mr.. and Mrs. h. Hayward Adams
have gone 10 New York for a short
visit.
Mrs. John Chapman has been
spending several days in Springfield
with her daughter.
Miss Mary Lenehan Of Providence
was the guest Of Mrs. Katherine Far
rell over the weekend.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Smith Of
Providence. formerly Of Pomfret,
have an infant daughter.
Pomfret School is closing for its
Christmas vacation on Saturday and
the Rectory School on Monday.
Mrs. Pierre Collinge. who has been
visiting her mother, Mrs. Donald
unger, has returned to New York.
A number Of visitors enjoyed the
very beautiful Christmas Carol aer-
vice by the choir and school Of Pom
fret School in their chapel on Sunday
afternoon.
Mrs. Elizabeth Canda, who has been
making visit in Cambridge. Mass,
and Miss Elizabeth Andrews who has
been spending a few days at Fox Hill
Farm. have returned to their cottage.
At a whist. pitch and dance at the
A. o. II. hall on Friday evening given
by the Council of Catholic Women,
the prize for whist was won by Mr..
John Spielman, and for pitch by Mr..
Lawrence Hanley.
There was meeting Of the Wo-
mems Auxiliary Society Of Christ
church at the rectory on Friday af-
ternoon ~ half past two O'Clock; the
president Mrs. John +. Grosvenor.
presiding The meeting was opened
By the Rev Leonard Richards Min
utes of the preceding meeting were
read aud approved; treasurer's report
was read and approved. after which
Hiss Bertha stevens, treasurer. read
letters from church mission at Ruth
erford, North Carolina. where boxes
had been sent, expressing approcia.
tion and giving an interesting account
Of conditions in the mountains there.
The remainder Of the afternoon was
spent informally in sewing for the
choir, and tea was served by Mrs.
Richards. Nine members were pre-
sent.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1928-12-13
MARRIED

TORREY-SHIPPEE - In Putnam.
Dec. 8, by Rev. John T.. Duxbury,
Miss Edith Shippee Of Danielson
and James Torrey.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1928-12-13
COUNTY GUERNSEY ASSN.
TO HOLD ANNUAL. MEETING

The ann1ai meeting of the Wind.
hara County Guernsey Association will
he held at the Masonic Temple, South
Woodstock on December 90. az 6.3o
p. m. A supper viii be supplied by
the ladies Of the Eastern Star al
rs cents per plate.
The program consists Of talks by
Harold Strickland, president Of
me Middlesex County Guernsey Breed
ers' Association and James b.
Harper, Field Man for the Massachu-
sets Guernsey Breeders Association.
Fhe program should be one OF inter-
esq to all men Interested in Dairying
and your cooperation by being pre-
sent will make the meeting success.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1928-12-13

aed less than two weeks later when
t,yenty-four hours AFTER she arrived
in HOLLYWOOD she was east in the I'LL
bert picture Incidentally, she had new
er met Gilbert until the moment when
before the camera, she walked through
swinging doors and was introduced 70
rim for the scene IN the picture by
Ralph Forbes, who played the role OF
her fiance.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1928-12-13

PEPIN-In Putnam, Dec. 8, Mrs.
Elizabeth Pepin, aged 81 years.
CHANDLER--In Putnam, at the Day
KimbalI Hospital. Dec. II, William
II. Chandler Of East Woodstock,
aged II years.
HARRINGTON--In Woodstock. Dec.
~, Mrs. Ellen NJ. Harrington wi
dow Of Lucien Harrington, aged
81 years.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1928-12-13
Tune 10 Whisper

When Donald went 70 church fo'
the tirst time his mother took care y"
impress Il upon bis childish mind
hat be must whisper. About midway
Of the services and In very solemn
part. Master Donald audibly quefieu
IN m anxious voice. "Ainther. Is u
tlme 20 whisper now
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1928-12-13
NatiensI seerel.ry Won.

Charles Ewald, National Foreign
Work Secretary for Latin America.
was in Windham county with l.. Edwin
Hill. County Seer tary, last week.
While here he inter viewed some Of the
OUTSTANDING eitizena and spoke before
the Congregational Mems Club in Dan
ielson Mr. Ewald leaves January LIST
from Now York fof his annual tour Of
South America. which viii include the
countries through which President
elect Hoover IS now travelling.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1928-12-13

The State y. NJ. c. A. convention is
10 be held at Bridgeport January II
and 10 Some Of the outstanding
speakers who have been secured are
as follows: David zee, representative
Of the National Chamber Of Commerce
Of China. who is 20 be in this country
for conference with the National
Chamber of Commerce of America I;
Fred W. Ramsey, Cleveland, who is the
new general secretary Of the National
Council; Prof. Luther Weigle. Yale;
Prof Hudson b. Hastings Of Yale;
Rev. Alexander Allison. Bridgeport.
pastor Of the Presbyterian church:
Rev. Horace Day, Bridgeport. pastor
of the Congregational church; Hugh
Maydole, National County Work Secre-
tary. of New York. The toastmaster
will be Al. Lavery Of Bridgeport, who
is well known to Rotarians Of the state
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1928-12-13
Y. M. c. A. NOTES


Many boys in Windham county will
be sad when they learn that Frank
Condor. Holland County Y. NJ. {. A.
secretary, died Sunday morning In the
Hartford Hospital. where be has been
for the past two months. Mr.. Condor
had charge Of Camp Woodstock two
Years ago and has been associated
with the camp for the past FIVE years.
Funeral services were held in Rock
vile Monday night. and the burial was
at Belfast. Me
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1928-12-13

The president has nominated the
following Connecticut postmasters.
Mary A. Tracy, Central Village; John
O'Neil, Killingly; George f. Dickson,
Rockville. All are denominations.
Postmaster O'Neil at one time was
employed in Putnam.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1928-12-13
ANNOUNCE ENGAGEMENT
Prospective Bride and Bridegroom
Formerly Lived in Putnam

Mr. and Mrs. T. b. Seekins, East
High street. Salem. Ohio. entertained
a group of relatives and friends from
Rittman. Akron, and Salem Thanks.
giving day at a dinner at their home.
honoring their daughter. Miss Cora
Emma Seekins, who. announced her
engagement TO Walter Wilcox, Long
Island, New York. Mr. Wilcox was
among the guests on this occasion.
The table was prettiiy decorated in
orange and white tones. with a center
piece of chrysanthemums. and orange
tapers in silver holders.
The Seekins family formerly lived
in Putnam Mr.. Wilcox is son Of
Mr.. and Mrs. Ellsworth Wilcox. Far
rows street.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1928-12-13

Erwin &. Ciechowski Of the Brad
ley Theatre visited with his parents.
Mr., and Mrs. Frank ciechowski of
Rockville.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-07-05

II is not normal 70 have blood In.
the urine. II is ar important synp
tom II Is not a disease-it IL merely
one Of the signs OF one Of various
conditions which require attention.
There may be a lot Of blood. actu-
ally coloring the urine, OF there may
be Just the slightest pigment 1t
may make the urine smoky. or there
may be a deep red color. There may
be clots OF blood 1t may be present
all the time. or only on occasions.
In Inflammation OF the kidney.
there may be marked congestion and
occasional bleeding. Following a
hard blow acros the back there may
be blood in the urine. This Is due
to a broken blood vessel. % course
The blood may not come from the
kidneys at all IL may be due 10 the
trouble In the tube leading from the
kidney 10 the bladder. II may be IN
the bladder. or the passage way to
the exterior from the bladder may
have a damaged surface.
III changes In the urine such as ]
have described are noticed. II Is your
duty to take a sample TO the doctor
at once. BY making certain tests he
will decide II blood Is really present
and III II -. from what part OF the
urinary system II comes. BY chemi-
cal. physical. X-ray and microscopy
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-07-05
GOODNIGHT
STORIES
When the Tables Were
Turned.
Blanche Silver

nUT in the meadows among all
the other little people. there
once lived a very proud little
Walking Stick. She was not only
proud. but very rude and unkind 10
her neighbors-
DO you think she would ever stop
to help any OF them, or associate
with them7 No street Missy Walk
ing Stick was too proud. The fact
ID. she thought In you weren't "a
Walking Stick. you we're beneath
her.
One day while Missy Walking
Stick was hurrying owe the grasses
on her way TO market, she came up
on two beetle ladies who had sud-
denly been whisked over on their
backs. There they lay on their
shiny brown backs, their six legs
flying through the air.
We'll, Of all things exclaimed
the proud Walking Stick. what ter
rfbly common folks you must be. 10
be lying on your backs kicking your
feet up IN the air that way. Good
ness how could anyone be 50 very
common
Indeed we're not common sobbed
Beetle Beetle, but we were pushed
over and we simply can't Eet back
on our feet again. Won't you please
helm us Missy Walking S-ick7 Just
take hold OF me. and turn me on NV
side SO I can get III or my legs
down TO the ground"
What me. Missy Walking Stick.
dirty my hands trying 70 set YOU On
your feet again7 Indeed ] wouldn't
soil my hands with the like OF you
folks. Genteel folks would never get
themselves into such a shape"
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-07-05
Loves Awakening
The RenTf Story OF a
SfeGdfaSt Woman
Philip Veritzen Catches a Glimpse of Madge in Her
BY Adele Garrison
Domestic Sphere.

began again. suppose we see how
some or These things work.
"Oh-hF" Junior sat up 80 excitedly
that Katherine. already al the door
with the grapes. spoke quickly.
IF you are not quiet. Junior. II
shall have TO send Mr.. Veritzen
away. and the toys. too"
oh I'll DO awful good" my son
promised IN a panic. and obeying a
signaled nod from Katherine. | piled
the pillows behind my little son so
that. though he vas in "A sitting
posture. his back was fully sup
ported by the cushions.
/ was moving away when Junior
caught at my hand.
sit down here. Mother" he
coaxed. patting a place beside him
on the bed. and ! could not resist
bis plea. though I felt decidedly IN
comfortable because ! was SO close
to Philip Veritzen's chair that we
might as well have been sitting on
the same sofa
From the parcels which Otto had
unwrapped and left on a table, Mr..
Veritzen produced g most marvellous
piece OF mechanism, a model or a big
ship, from the deck OF which two
SNld4i dlEHldnSSs manned with TINY
manikins In aviation toys, regu-
larly arose, circled the ship and re
turned again.
II took close scrutiny TO see that
the effect was produced by wires.
almost invisible. yet so strong that
they V failed in their task OF
supporting the tiny silver planes
which seemed indeed TO be hurting
through space.
Under Mr.. Veritzen's directions, I
was steadying the large and compli-
Gated toy upon the bed-table used for
cur young invalid's meals. while he
set in motion the mechanism con-
trolling IL. Juniors eyes were fixed
raptly upon us. and the uncomfort-
able thought crossed my mind that
we presented a decidedly domestic
picture.
The door opened, and I looked UP
a bit abashed at the amusement I
expected TO see in Kstherine's face.
But my little kinswoman's eyes were
not the ones / faced. Dicky stood
in the doorway.
Ito Be C~ontinued.)
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Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-07-05
The Stars Say
For Friday, July 6.
By GENEvIEvE KEMBLE

A DAY OF intrigue and subtle
Ia doings and dangers Is the
presage based upon the lunar
as well as mutual aspects. In EN-.
ployment. business and in fresh
undertakings this Is doni-
nant. II may be best circumvented
by taking every precaution. signing
all papers cautiously and safeguard.
ing against treachery in every direc.
ton. There may be some suddenly
precipitated event or experience OF
. compensatory nature.
Those whose birthday Il IS NAV
prepare for a year OF unusual expert
ences. In which intrigue or duplicity
may figure. undermining business as
well as employment and new prof.
ects; although an unlooked-for oc-
currence OF benefit may arise
abruptly. "A child born on this day
may be singularly endowed, with
unusual traits and talents. but II
may need rigorous training and edu-
cation TO assist II TO turn these to
good account. II should be taught
integrity and responsibility for its
acts.
Labor TO keep GliUe In your heart
that little spark of celestial fire
coHscience.-George Washington
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-07-05
nEAR ANNIE LAURIE:

AEAR ANNIE LAURIE.
IL VIII you please tell me
which II the WOrst-the girl who
goes out into the world. falls nto
temptation. and meets with dis
aster or the scandalmonger OF a
boy who IS willing 70 listen TO the
story about that girl. and hang
around street corners blabbing TO
all the fellows he meets about her
downfall and giving them a
chance 70 add more to the story as
Il travels around the world? r. j.
I'D j.: We would. indeed. be a race
HE OF super humans II we were
able 70 resist every temptation
thrown in our way on Lies path
way. Ny teaching and. I am sure.
yours too, has been that tempta lions
are sent 70 Us IN order that we may
strengthen ourselves against them
and know them when they next
come u way.
We cannot. or rather should not.
condemn without knowing the cir
cumstances. which sometimes may
soften the offense.
l.. personally. cannot feel IL in my
heart 10 condemn a girl placed in the
circumstances you relate. and I
know there are many wiser, more
learned people than who feel ex.
actly the same.
Such q girl should be treated with
Kindness. not repealed and Stunned
and pointed ont a. an object az
scnrn- One Wiser than all OF Us
once said 20 the woman: GO and sin
no more"
As for the question stated by your
letter. ] think the girl who has com
mitted an error may well be prefer
able TO 2 who m~aliciously spreads
the ssory ~ that error.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-07-05

They would IL someone came
along and turned them upside
down." sobbed the struggling
Beetles"
"Then you shouldn't be any place
where they are likely to turn you
over on your back" said Missy
Walking Stick and way she walked
leaving the wv Beetle Ladies on
their backs.
But Missy Walking Stick hadn't
gone far when something Tipped
against her and before she could
catch herself, over she flipped right
on her back. her six funny. skinny
legs flying in the air above her. She
tried and tried TO get her feet 20 the
ground so she could right herself,
but her legs weren't long enough and
there she had TO lie IN the boiling
hot sun.
I'm sorry now I didn't help ths
Beetles back on their feet" Missy
Walking Stick sobbed.
so was r." laughed "a merry
voice and the two Beetles who had
lain on the ground on their backs.
stopped beside Missy Walking Stick.
MY. even Genteel folks look silly
on their backs. I do declare"
"Oh. don't tease her. sister
begged the second Beetle. Lets help
her up" and together the two beetle
ladies' tugged until they had Missy
Walking Stick standing upright
again.
Il hardly know what 70 say"
sobbed Missy Walking Stick. 81 didn't
deserve your help because I made
great fun OF you. I'm sorry. / know
now how badly II feels 10 be turned
upside down She shook out her
dress. Strengthened her many legs
and bowed very politely TO the Beetle
Ladies'.
1T doesn't nav 70 Judge folks too
hastily" laughed Beetle BEETLE. 'N0r
to always pay folks back IN their
own coin. I'm sure next time any
p asks o for help. you'l help
them
II certainly shan," agreed Missy
Walking Stick for one never knows
when the tables win be turned" and
thanking the two beetles again,
Walking Stick hurried on her way.
leaving the two beetles TO their
work.
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Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-07-05
JUNIORS whoop OF pleasu.

JUNIORS whoop Of pleasure at
his presents brought SO beam
ting a smile 20 Philip veritzen's
face that I decided 70 forego the
apology ! had intended for the
child's nl-mannered ignoring OF the
g1ver In his delight at the gifts.
My small son. however. has his
fathers facility In effective contri-
ton. and the first rush OF his en-
thuslasm over. he looked up al my
employer with a charmingly apollo
getc smile
They 10 all so bully that l forgot
to say thank you for hem. be
said. viii r do. now7"
You don't have TO say II at all.
MIR. Veritzen assured him. Il am
more than repaid at seeing that you
like them"
you bet l like EN-" Junior re-
sponded promptly. Aunt Katherine.
may | have a bite OF every kind OF
fruit there tsp"
The little nurse laughed. but her
voice held the note OF authority
which Junior has learned 10 obey
without question.
"Of course, but not all at once"
she said. And for some OF them.
you must wait But Just now. you
may take your choice Of an orange.
an apple or some grapes"
"Grapesl" Junior decided with
capitals 81 can have apples and
oranges any old time. but grapes are
something else again."
: Not apples and oranges like
these. Junior" Katherine said as
she took a cluster Of grapes from the
basket, while my Mortified murmur
Of 'Juniorl" was lost In Mr.. VERT
gems laughter.
That's the way I feel about
grapes too. Junior" he said. drawing
q chair close TO the bed and sitting
down. Now. while your grapes are
prepared for you-they should be
washed. you know" he said over his
shoulder TO Katherine. and ! saw the
little nurse bite her lips in the effort
to suppress a laugh. With equally
bromide effect he might have ad-
vised her 70 e that Junior washed
his hands and brushed his teeth each
day.
Until your grapes are ready" he
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-07-05
Some Odd Facts

No new pennies have been struck
at the British Royal Mint since 1922.
In spite Of this. there is a glut in
this coin. the stock being estimated
as sufficient to give SO to every man.
woman and child In Britain.
Amber Is fossIlized resin.
Salmon were caught IN the River
Thames between Deptford and
WandsWorth as late as 1898.
F1amingoes and birds OF similar
structure take time 10 get up speed
10 ny. Hence IL IS that they can be
kept in open enclosures AZ geological
gardens.
Judges appointed by the British
crown hold office for life.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-07-05
BY ANNIE LAURIE.
nEAR ANNIE LAURIE:

DEAR ANNIE LAURIE:
~ We are two young girls going
10 nigh school. Recently we have
been keeping steady company with
two young men. who at the pres
ent time are acting very indiffer-
entity toward US in an effort 10
make US feel bad for a very minor
mistake on our part. We have
acknowledged this 10 them but stin
they think we are to blame.
We would like very mucn 70 re-
new this friendship as we know
positively they still care for US.
because they have said so.
Please. advise us what 20 do.
Is II our place to make the adj
vance or have we done our part
by apologizing to them7 M. and r.
NJ. and r.
NJ AND r.: While their lips cay
Wa one thing. their actions imply
another. NJ. and r True for.
giveness not only says IL. but acts IL.
and I think. were I In your place,
that ! would try to forget all about
the young men. until they show by
their actions that they are sincere
in their statements.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-07-05

a. &1AAA ~ "a Living So
women have failed to be overawed
Florence Nightingale, the iml
organization while bedridden.
Then why be discouraged?
Why blame this, that or the
other for not succeeding, for
standing in the way of the fulfill
ment of your ambition?
Why be depressed and discour-
aged?
Think Of what others have done
and buck up!
Read the biographies Of men
who have arrived and profit by
their example.
See what hundreds have suf-
fered and yet conquered despite It
all.
One person succeeds in one way,
another in another, but no one has
ever succeeded who did not have
to overcome n handicap or fail
ure after another.
Keep your persistence and pluck
at fever heat!
In your own heart you must
know il can be done!
First of all You must yourself be
convinced that you can win.
Then daring becomes natural.
Then you forge ahead fearlessly.
Nothing daunts your courage.
Obstacles merely spur'y0I on TO
greater effort and achievement.
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