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The Dickenson County herald. [volume] (Clintwood, Va.) 1927-1930, 1929-01-31
WONDERS OF TODAY

What an age! Photographs by radio, hghts
that pierce fog, gas made from water, macnines
that think, horns that. can be heard Az miles,
beacons that are visible $50 miles, locomotives
that pull trains two miles in length, creWless
trains and five million volt guns tnat slhash
Street lights controlled by clocks Vending
machines that replace statesmen. Cameras that
record the path of lightning bolts. Electric sho-
wells that lift twenty -four tons Invisible motion
picture apparatus to catch burglars. g
Machines that measure the smoothness OF
roads. put news in type from wire administer
an anaesthetic, transcrbe telephone CALLS bury
power wires and repair stockings;
Devices that measure the blllonth OF an
inch. freeze fire, identify delicate color tints,
grade cotton provide secrecy in radio speech
and that will hear light and see sound :.
Such are the developments of this astounding n
era The list Of modern maryes is praetnca all;
aoinnation is fired and that people of all class
fes are endeavoring to acquire ownership in the
accomplishments Of tomorrow. 1t IS not strange
that dealings in hope and romance have been
increased to the point of frenzy. W.
The Dickenson County herald. [volume] (Clintwood, Va.) 1927-1930, 1929-01-31
PLANTING THE ACORN

PLANNING HE ACURN
By Frank Monroe Beverly
| planted an acorn beside the road
Two thousand years ago;
It sprouted forth, and ample time
Has had to grow and grow.
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The oakling flourished from the start,
And soon became a tree;
It's shaded thousands from the sun,
And now gives shade to me.
.tf0~ st4 ~
Al And when the clouds were charged with rain
~ And drenching showers fell
ls 1t sheltered many who were out,
2gMSo I've heard many tell
And all those years the acorns grew,
AS did its boughs entwine,
And when the winds shook them aground
~ They fed the hungry swine.
The tree it stands most beautiful,
~ 'Ts broad of branching bough,
And all are proud of the noble oak
That grows at the roadside now.
Now, When you have an acorn, sir,
Or madam, as it may be,
l pray you plant it beside the road,
And start another tree.
Freezing, January 20, 1929.
The Dickenson County herald. [volume] (Clintwood, Va.) 1927-1930, 1929-01-31
THOSE WE LOVE

They say the world is round and yet
often think is square,
SO many little hurts we get
From corners here and there
But there's one truth in life I've found
While journeying east and west
The only folks VIE really wound
Are those we love the best.
We flatter those we scarcely know.
We please the ileeting guest
And deal many thoughtless blow
To those we love the best.
The Dickenson County herald. [volume] (Clintwood, Va.) 1927-1930, 1929-01-31
LITTLE MAGGIE REYNOLDS

9 An Indian Tale
By Nathan E. Beverly
One day when little Maggie
Went out upon a chase,
Not thinking of the danger
That stared her in the face,
She came upon the Indians,
Who gave her great alright,
She thought, just for minute,
That she'd be killed outright
But no, the painted heathens
Another plan did lay,
And rushing caroe upon her
To carry her away.
They took her to their tepee,
Beside the mountain lake,
Where all night long she prayed to God
That her he'd not forsake.
The mother, getting anxious
At her daughters prolonged stay,
Was fearing that some wild beast
Had seized her for his prey.
Another hour and anxiety
Had spread like fire around,
search was instituted,
5 But the girl could not be found.
e
They called aloud from time to time,
~ Among the rocks and rills,
But not sound was to be heard
Save echoes from the hills.
In vain they sought her far and near,
Nor could they find trace,
So squirting up each one his horse
They all came back apace.
At length stranger came along,
One California Joe,
And to the place of these sad ones
This stranger CHANGED to go.
The mother poor, with broken heart,
And daily growing worse,
This tale did tell while tear-dorps last
Were trckling from their source.
9TH bet a silver fox skin =
From Jacks already hearn
That that ere gal is now among
En- tarnal ole Cheyennes."
This she received most joyfully
And taking courage new
She asked if he supposed there was
A way for Mays rescue
s'You bet they u.s." the guest replied,
j"And more than that | say
I'll undertake, if you say so,
To hunt your gal today"
The Dickenson County herald. [volume] (Clintwood, Va.) 1927-1930, 1929-01-31

So fixing for the journey
He bid them all good day,
And picking up his rifle
Forthwith he went away.
At length his journey ended
The way was very rough
And 'mong em tarnal ole Cheyennes''
He found her sure enough.
He then began his story
To a select two or three
And by cunning stratagem
He truly set her free
Note-This poem is founded upon mar
ratln purporting to be true story which
was told by }. W. Buel in his book "Heroe.
OF the Plains. The poem adheres to thu
narration very closely
The Dickenson County herald. [volume] (Clintwood, Va.) 1927-1930, 1929-01-31

Beware of the man whose story sounds too
good, also the pretty girls now working their
twill you vote for me?' magazine stunt.
The Dickenson County herald. [volume] (Clintwood, Va.) 1927-1930, 1929-01-31
TWO MINUTE SERMON
BE YOURSELF

All the world loves an honest man. All the
world despises a liar Everyone IN town lays
his heart at the feet of the young man VINO
starts out in life proposing to be himself ana ae
nobody mob else; depending upon God and himself,
and nobody else refusing to take advantage of
any accident of name or position; young man
who prizes his character above all things; :, q
hearty hater of shame and pretense, who would
rather die than climb to the highest pinnacle
of fame and frotune under false colors On the
other hand there never lived mon who did
not despise hyprocrit a deceiver. And yet
there are young men who start out IN NE DE, ae-
Gberatelv undertaking to make their way thru
the world pretending to be something they are
not What is it that causes man to dellbera-
tely choose a life of deceit? The answer is one
word: Greed. An inordinate desire for ANYTHING
may lead either to violence or deceit. Violence
is risky and sometimes costly. Any coward can
be a deceiver. Be honest Be yourself.
The Dickenson County herald. [volume] (Clintwood, Va.) 1927-1930, 1929-01-31

Take life too seriously and what is it worth
If the morning wakes us to no new JOY II the
evening bring us not the hope of new pleas
ures, is it worth while to dress and undress.
q Does the sum shine on me today that I may
reflect on yesterday? That | may endeavor to
forsee and to control what can neither be fore
seen. nor controlled-the destiny of tomorrow
Goethe. ftF sf#s
The Dickenson County herald. [volume] (Clintwood, Va.) 1927-1930, 1929-01-31
&c ..RAINES. EDITOR.

The Dickinson County Herald is independent
in politics and it's columns are open TO an par
ties at the regular rates. 1xL-l1A1- -.
Putnam patriot., 1929-01-31
PLEASURE IN BUSINESS

rEE New England farmer has just good opportunity to
 make good living any other of business in the United States Raymond L. Wing agent of the Wind County Association This statement in effect cluded analytical article written by Mir Wing and published in last weeks Patriot
 Wing farming par with any other business such it has be- The progressive farmer like the progressive shop keeper keeps his ntelgenty reckons his profits. There time when the hit miss and had little but guess what departments of his farm profitable has taken the that his business differs bit from any other business a financial proposition.
 Unreasonable weather is of the farmers worst fears So is of the merchandiser Take the present winter Doubtless every merchant in Putnam overstocked in rubbers and overshoes Why? goodness They failed appear have the number of customers winter foot The merchant having carry quantity than of this stock will not be in the market heavily and this will affect the iobber and the manufacturer.
 The farmer like the merchant has to recognize the sales value quality attractive display He keeps touch with the market Agencies tell him what appears the profitable commodity produce No deny that farming is business proposition and an interesting
 Mir Wing does tell the small New England farmer that he become millionaire He tells him he make good living The farmer does not into the business tcipang accommodating fortune He into H because it will give him good living and important perhaps be- he likes farming.
 The true of other vacations No heard of country newspaper aceumuang large fortune But the business attractive those who really pleasure of the The smell of printers ink the putting bed of the weekly edition the joys of the real newspaper compensate him for the greater might other field of endeavor The greatest business getting something out of besides money If his there would be few small farmers few small be made o return their good living and hope reasonable amount of enjoyment.
Putnam patriot., 1929-01-31
THE ESTHETIC PICKLE

ASI week the Pickle Packers Association in annual meeting h assembled announced drastic change for the better in 1929 cucumber pickle models Hereafter the pickle product will be in shapes with artistic appeal This all due to the fact that after five intensive experimenting Professor George F. Starr of the University of Michigan has discovered seed that will produce symetrcally graceful 'eukes."
 It is anticipated that the pickle business will par the public is expected devou greater quantities of cucumber pickles Professor Starr states that Civilized Americans demand their food to be pleasing to the eye well the paate Now the aesthetic pickle anticipated greater demand business for pickle pack Eurekal
 Personally have great fondness for cucumber pickles, whether of the 1929 aesthetic model the old wary ugly, variety that have always in contact with In would welcome with much greater enthusiasm from the United Cheese Makers of the World that the 1929 models in mbuge and roquefor would be odoress
 It is confess due to sensitveness that defer the eating of these most deeabe cheeses
 of regard for lasting friendships which hesitate eopardze by setting either of these delightfully."- paaabe and appezng dishes upon dining table in the of in accord with May live day when professor will relieve of the dilemma hesating between sesacrfce embarrassment in decd ing Shall shall not top off very good dinner with bit of hmburger roquefort2"
Putnam patriot., 1929-01-31
ORDER OF NOTICE

District of Woodstock. ss Probate Court, January 90, \. D. 1929. Els tate of George R. Johnson late of Woodstock in said district deceased. Upon the application of Mrs. Matilda E. Stanley, North Woodstock. Conn, praying that letters of administration may be granted on said estate repre- sented intestate as per applica on file more fully appears. 1t is ORDERED
 That said apliestion be heard and determined at the probate office in Woodstock in said district. on the 9th day of February. A. D. 1929, at 10 o'clock in the forenoon. and that a public notice be given of the penden- ev of said application and time and place of hearing thereon. by publish ing a copy of this order in a news paper having a circulation in said district and by posting a copy there of. on the public siRn-post in the town of Woodstock in the said district, at least days before said day of hear. ing. ROBERT F.. HARRIS, Judge
Putnam patriot., 1929-01-31
ORDER OF NOTICE

ht Court of Probate held nt Put nam, in and for the District of Put nam, on the goth day of January. 1929. Present, Henry N. Benoit. Judge Estate of Alphonse k Dupre. late of Putnam, In said District. de ceased Noel J Dupre. of Putnam, Conn, having made written applica- ton praying that an instrument in writing purporting Co be the last will and testament of said deceased may be probated, and that letters testa- mentary may be granted, as by said application on file more fully appears it is ORDERED-~That said applica- tion be heard and determined at a Court of Probate to be held at the Probate Office in the town of Putnam, in said District, on the 5th, day of February. 1929, at l1 200 o'clock in the forenoon; and that public notice of the pendeney of said application and Of the time and place of the hearing thereon, be given by publish ing this order in some newspaper hav- Ing circulation in said District. HENRY N. BENOIT. Judge 5
Putnam patriot., 1929-01-31
FAITH BRINGS HOPE

TTHE Daneon Chamber of Commerce has entered the
 valley of hope that Putnam entered weeks It is anticipating better morning mail service just did ago. The grievance committee of the Danelson Chamber eated being Putnam told weeks ago. Postoee Department will make investigation and everything possible will be done better morning mail service that the railroad company will endeavor to eliminate much delay possible in the arrival of the mail train
 All of the above assured the Putnam Chamber of Com merce ago. and the directors weeks just hopeful seeing change for the better Daneson is In the first class mail continues arrive in all of the hames villages boroughs towns and cities between New the end of string of freight Possibly the mail freight often time than it months ago, but it is still uncertain quantity Putnam will rejoice with Daneon when the promises for bet ter morning mail service realized
Putnam patriot., 1929-01-31

The members of the department and the committees pointed from the membership to arrange this annual social function take much pride in making the affair they do in their efforts property from destruction It is the night in that they ask citizens to join with them in entertainment of music and dancing
 This occasion offers opportunity for the citizens show their appreciation of the years work of the department b chasing tickets and accepting the invitation unite with the members of the department in their annual social
 We gladly the citizens of Putnam purchase and be present at this affair From past experience know that the hremen will provide pleasant evenings The profit secondary considerations In is seldom than nominal profit But the presence large number of citizens the members of the department dences public interest in the or the department the welfare of the outside of their line public duty We all help make big night for the dremen.
Putnam patriot., 1929-01-31
LIMITATION OF CLAIMS

At Court of Probate held at Put nam, in and for the District of Put nam. on the i7th day of January, 1929. Present, Henry N Benoit, Judge. Estate of Lester D. Joslin, late of Putnam. in said District, de- ceased. Nellie D. Joslin, of Putnam, Conn, Executrix ORDERED That six months from the date hereof be and the same are hereby appointed and limited for the creditors of said deceased to bring in their claims against said estate, and that the exc cutrix of the will of said deceased cite said creditors of said deceased to bring in their claims within said time by posting a notice to that effect on the public sign-post in said Town of Putnam, and by publishing the same in a newspaper having circulation in said District HENRY N. BENOIT. Judge. 5
Putnam patriot., 1929-01-31
LIMITATION OF CLAIMS

At Court of Probate held at Put. nam. in and for the District of Put nam, on the 24th day of January, 1929 Present, Henry N Benoit. Judge. Estate of Mary E. Wilson, late of Putnam. tn said District de- ceased. Leon T. Wilson of Putnam. Conn, Administrator. ORDERED. That six months from the date hereof be and the same are hereby appointed and limited for the creditors of said deceased to bring in their claims against said estate. and that the ad- ministratcr of said estate cite said creditors of said deceased Co bring in their claims within said time by post ing a notice Co that effect on the pub. lie sign-post in said Town of Putnam. and by publishing the same in a news paper having a circulation in said District. HENRY N. BENoIT. Judge.
Putnam patriot., 1929-01-31
ORDER OF NOTICE

At Court of Probate held at Put. nam, in and for the District of Put nam, on the 26th day of January. 1929 Present, Henry N. Benoit Judge, Estate of imogene Wood. ward, late of Putnam. in said District, deceased. Lewis F. Battey. of Put nam. Conn. having made written ap- plication praying that administration be granted of said estate represented intestate. as by said application on file in this Court more fully appears !; it Is ORDERED That said applica- ton be heard and determined at a Court of Probate to be held at the Probate office, in the town of Put nam. in said District, on the 9th day of February, 1929. at t0:00 o'clock in the forenoon; and that public mo- tiee of the pcndency of said applica- tion and of the time and place of the hearing thereon, be given by publish ing this order in some newspaper hay ing circulation in said District, HENRY N. BENOIT, Judge. 3
Putnam patriot., 1929-01-31
PUBLIC AUCTION

on the premises on Thursday, Feb ruary 7th, 1929 at 10 o'clock in the forenoon, to the highest bidder, the woolen mill. water power (estimated at $50 horse pOwerl owners resi- dence, tenement houses, and more than fifty acres of land, owned by said Edward J. Keegan and others known as the Lawrence keegan Com panyv property, situated in the yil- lagc of Wilsonvilie. in the town of Thompson, Connecticut, about three miles south of Webster, Massachu- setts, on the state highway leading from Worcester, Mass. to New Lon don, Conn, and on the Norwich X Worcester branch of the N. Y. N. H. < II. R. R., which property is deserib- ed in certain mortgage deed from Lawrence r. Keegan and others to Webster National Bank, dated August 29th, 1925, recorded in Thompson Land Records Vol 40, pages lOI-s-9- 10. to which reference is made for particular and complete description of the premises, inelading the mill, ali dweiling-houses and structures upon said land, all water power, water rights, rights of fl0wage, rights ot way, railroad rights, and any and all other rights and easements appurten- ant to said premises. or used m con, nection therewlth; together with All the machinery and manufacturing inn plements in and about the establish ment.
 Terms of Sale Premises to be sold snbiect to taxeg due to the Town of l Thompson. One thousand dollars eSis~ OOO) in cash or certified check to be deposited by successful bidder at time of sale, and balance of purchase price to be paid within ten days thereaf- ter
 For further information and parti- culars communicate with Searls, Rus, sell 6 Bradford, Attorneys, Central Block. Putnam. Conn, or the under
 CHARLES F. AVER,
 AR Committee.
Putnam patriot., 1929-01-31

At a Court of Probate held at Put nam In and for the District of Put nam on the 26th day of January, 1929. Present, Henry N Benoit, Judge. In the matter of Annie c. Child. guardian of Donald F. Child. minor, in said District Annie C. Child. guardian of the estate of Donald K. Child. having made written application to this Court for the sale of certain real estate, as by said application on file more fully appears; 1t is ORDERED-That said application be heard and determined at Court of Probate to be held at the Probate Office iu the Town of Putnam, in said District, on the 9th day of February, 1929. at ten o'clock in the forenoon and that public notice of the peudeney of said application and the time and place of the hearing thereon be given by publishing this order in some newspaper published in said Town of Putnam. and by posting a copy thereof on the public sign-post in said Town of Putnam. By the Court HENRY N. BENoIT, Judge. 3
Putnam patriot., 1929-01-31
DROP IN GLASS MEETS

A meeting of the Drop In Glass of the Congregational Sunday school. in the form of sewing meeting was held Wednesday afternoon at the home of Mrs II L. Pease. Fremont street. Twenty-one were present. Mrs. C. D. Sharpe read several If Joseph Lincoln's stories and old time songs were sung by all Re treatments were served by the com mittee, Mrs. Lillian Phi lips. Mrs. mittee. Mrs. Lillian Phillips. Mrs. F. T.. Robinson and Mrs Milo Warren.
Putnam patriot., 1929-01-31
NOTICE

The annual meeting of the Putnam Cemetery Association will be held Saturday, February 2, 1929, in the Community Room, Putnam Savings Bank, at 9;S0 o'clock a. m.. to hear the reports of the officers for the year ensuing. Also. to elect two trustees for three years, and one member of the committee on trusts for three years, and auditors of the general and of the trust accounts for the year ensuing, and to do any other business proper to come before said meeting.
 Per order of the President,
 NEWTON A. BALLARD,
 4-S Secretary.
Putnam patriot., 1929-01-31
BOARD OF RELIEF
 NOTICE

The members of the Board of Re lief for the Town of Putnam will meet on Friday. February l, 1929, at i0:00 a. m. and will be in session till 400 D. m. in the Chamber of Comeree rooms, Union Block and will adjourn to Monday, February fth at 100 D. m. and will be in session from 500 p. m. to 4:00 ?. m. on the 4th, 9th and 9th, the 1lth, l2th and 18th and isti. 18th and goth of Feb ruary.
 No complaints can be heard after February goth.
 FREDERICK w. SEWARD
 OSCAR DuGAS
 FRANK II SMITH
 3tf Board of Relief.
Putnam patriot., 1929-01-31
HELP MAKE IT A BIG NIGHT

,E of Putnam do hesitate to acknowledge their
 satisfaction the of the ciys volunteer fire depart ment often stubborn blaze in the city there praise for efficient of the officers and who the city night day three hundred and sxve days in the
 Monday night Fbruary l1h good fortune prevailing the of the department will forget the sound of the fire alarm and put forth their best endeavors entertain the citizens of Putnam who they invite be their guests the de- partments twenty ninth annual concert and ball
Putnam patriot., 1929-01-31
BOARD OF RELIEF
 NOTICE

The Board of Relief of the Town of Pomfret will meet at the Town House, Friday, February 1, from 9 a. m. to 8 p. m. and will adjourn from time to time until their duties are completed.
 c. E. GRIGGS
 CLARENCE WATSON
 ARTHUR GOTHAM S-5 Board of Relief.
Putnam patriot., 1929-01-31

Sophonisba---I should like to open an account at this bank If you please.
 Banker-We shall be glad to ac- you. madam. What amount do you wish to deposit7
 Sophonisba-Oh but mean charge account, such as have at the department stores.-The Pathfinder.
Putnam patriot., 1929-01-31
LIMITATION OF CLAIMS

At a Court of Probate held at Put
 nam. in and for the District of Put nam, on the 18th day of January, 1929. Present, Henry N. Benoit, Judge. Estate of Adelard Dumas, late of Putnam. in said District, de ceased. Alphunse Dumas. of Putnam, Conn.,, Administrator. ORDERED That six months from the date hereof be and the same are hereby appointed and limited for the creditors of said deceased to bring in their claims against said estate. and that the ad- ministrator of said estate cite said creditors of said deceased to bring in their claims within said time by post ing a notice to that effect on the pub lie sign-post in said Town of Putnam
 and by publishing the same in news paper having circulation in said District. HENRY N. BEN0TT, Judge.
Putnam patriot., 1929-01-31
Foreclosure Sale

Under and by virtue of an order of the Superior Court for Windham county, n order t0 satisfy mortgage lien in favor Of Webster National Bank of Webster. Massachusetts against Edward J Keegan and others, of Thompson, Connecticut. unless the amount due on said mortgage lien Is fully paid before that time, l shall sell at
Putnam patriot., 1929-01-31

Miss Fannie Keller ot Worceatef' who has been staying with Mrs John Gallup for several weeks, returned 70 her home Today
Putnam patriot., 1929-01-31

ANNOUNCEMENT-Home for con valescents and chronic eases, Good home, pleasant location, nurse in charge. For particulars, Phone 4S.
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Putnam patriot., 1929-01-31

DRESSMAkINCs-Miss Agna Larose Stoumbelis Bldg. Makes dresses and coats, does cleaning dyeing and repairing, also fur coats. Tel S0l-2. ltf