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The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-11-16

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Kushion Komfort shoes.
Putnam patriot., 1908-08-28
wcsas.ee1 Academy Cleaner.

For sixteen years the Woodstock Academy Cleaner has been annually issued, and invariably has been val uable and interesting publication, full of high class articles connected with the history Of the Academy and those prominently connected with 1t since it's foundation with some literary arti- cles contributed by former students. II k just such q publication as every resident of Woodstock, and those who have formerly lived there, as we'll as the graduates and others who have been connected in any way with the Academy, should greatly prize. Il k l2mo. magazine of 2e pages, besides the cover. Us price is only ten cents copy.
 The Editor and Publisher of the "eIeanefn k F.. k. Hall, who has been Principal of the Academy for twenty years. Under his administration il has won high and broad reputation as an educational institution.
 The editing and publishing Of the "Gleanef," have been more of labor Of love than any personal beneiit. He has devoted his vacation time in order to make 1t credit to the Academy and the town of Woodstock. In addition to the laborious and self.sacrificing ser- vice he has performed to make the "Gleaneru so useful and valuable IS Il publication, he must have borne n good share of the expense required, as there Is no source of income except what it's limited sales and it's advertisements returned.
 The State Inspector, in his report to Hon. C. D. HIne, Secretary Of the State Board of Education, thus speaks of the Woodstock Academy.
 visited this institution on Nov. 22, and attended the classes. sent under separate cover certain publications of the Academy, which set forth the course of study and history Of the in- stitution.
 Course of siudy.--The school Is pre- pared to give ii classical course, but at present has no classical students. The emphasis Is laid on mathematics, Eng iish, history and Latin. The course seems very well suiled [. the needs Of the pupils.
 Teacisers--1he teachers are all quall- fled and their teaching k of high school grade. The discipline is all right.
 Pupiis--These are prepared to reeite and are correct in department. They seem to appreciate their adv dyantageS.
 The school can be safely approved by the Stale Board.
 Principal HaIi makes some sugges- tons to the Trustees Of the Academy how itS usefulness :nay be greatly in. creased.
Putnam patriot., 1908-08-28
Putnam Business Mems Association.

The members of the Business Mems Association must be alert To have the first business meeting, to be held on Friday evening, a successful one.
 An address will be made by Chas. F.. Chandler, City Engineer of Nor wich, which no citizen should miss hearing, as the speaker has had much experience, having been President of the Norwich Business Mems Associa- ton and also the State Business Mems Association, and understands the city's needs and possibilities as thoroughly as any other man.
 It must also be must kept in remem- brance that the object work of the As sociation is to advance the prosperity ef the city in every way that offers to make il attractive 10 desirable peo- pie who are seeking homes in this beau tiful and healthy section.
 Tie power Of concentrated moral in fiuenee of the citizens in combined as- soeiation is almost illimltable in mold- ing the character and welIbeing of any place as well sS increasing It's material prosperity. Public opinion unoFganIzed has done much to improve the atrfae- fivenezs of Putnam during the past twenty years. Organized, il can do a vast deal more.
 It is needless to say more. Let the
  citizens manifest public spirit for the good of the city and each others wei fare, through the Association, and they will reap. rich harvest Of gfatiiiea- ton thai will greatly recomPense them through fife
Putnam patriot., 1908-08-28
Pomona Grange at East Woodstock.

The heavy rain did not put much Of a damper on the spirits of the grangers who attended the annual field meeting of the Quinebaug Pomona Grange, No. ,. in East Woodstock on "Wednesday The exercises were held in the Congre- gational church and the program carried out was much enjoyed. The East Woodstock Brass Band furnished the music and Miss Minnie Farron of Danielson the readings. After a sub staniial dinner, served by the ladies in the chapel, the literary exercises com meneed. Grange matters were ably presented by C. h. Richardson of BrookfieId, master Massachusetts State Grange, and by Leonard Fl. Hesiey, master of the Connecticut State Grange. C. NJ. Gallup of Brooklyn. president Of the Connecticut Poultry Association, told Interesting facts about poultry, while Miss Alice White of Brooklyn, \. Y., spoke on My Boys" subject which interested every granger pres ent.
Putnam patriot., 1908-08-28
Obituary.
EDWARD titaaI>S>

'sIa the Nidss oi Life ~e are in Death"
 Never, perhaps, was the truth of the pithy saying so painfully felt than on last Thursday. when the news ef MT, Edward Htggtasi death came ss \ shock to h.s saany aud devoted friends.
 The decs Ascd. on Wednesday last, on alighttng from an electric car In New York city, WAS struck by another con- ing In aa opposite direction, and died two hours later from the injuries re- ceived.
 His untimely end brought grief 10 many beyond his immediate circle of friends, for his charity was proseroial not only In Mount Vernon, where he lived, but wherever the cali for help MAS heard. He was greatly admired hy all who had the privilege of hts friendship, and was respected and ad. mired hy all who were brought even briefly within the benign influence of his personality.
 Mr. Higgins success In business was chiefly due to hts strict sense of justice, his keen foresight, and his extraordi- nary tact as a tinancief. These desira- hle qualities. together with the hearty willingness with which he helped his host ef friends, made him the patron of many who sought advancement hy honest striving. Hut his busy life in the commercial world did not prevent him fnona deSuting time to the needs of the church. As a deNeut Catholic he was an energetic worker ia every good cause. Whether the object was to helr the scminafian or 10 betricnd the or. phan, Mr. Higgins was the iitst and most petseeering benefactor.
 Among the educational institutions in which the deceased was specially in. tcrested, Notre Dame, this city, per haps, held the first place. His sudden departure, therefore, casts n deep gloom over the Academy, where his frequent visits were always looked forward te with the greatest pleasure.
 Funeral services were held Saturday morning last at Our Lady of Victor, Church, Mount Vernon, N. N., the so' lemn mass being sung by Rev. Edward | Higgins, son of the departed. Be. sides the celebrant, more lhan twenty priests were present In the sanctuary. Mr. Higgins leaves to mourn his loss l his wife, two sonS--the Rev, Edwafe Higgins of st. Columbus Church, New York city, and Mr. Joseph Higgins two daughters-Mlss Alice Higgins and Sf. NJ. Geraldine, teacher in Notf'
 Bnme Academy, Putnam.
 I To the befeayed family, the Sisten and pupils of Notre Dame extend thei heartfelt sympathy.
Putnam patriot., 1908-08-28
September Pilgrimage os the D. A. R.

The Daughters Of the American Rev. olution will make their annual Sep tensber Pilgrimage on Friday, septem- Der 4th. This year the pilgrimage will be to Squaw Rock, one Of the most pie turesquc places in Mmdharn County, having high cliffs, great foekss and caves. Squaw Rock is about four suises from Danielson, and the party will leave putnan on the lz.y5 trolley for Tanseison, where hafges will Ee ta- ken for 54aaw Rock. Tine cost Of tlie trip viii mol exceed 75 cents for each person. and aii members who can 70 are requested 10 notify Mrs. C. b. sharpe by Thursday, septenilsef 5d.
 if Friday proves to be unple essant the pilgrimage will 6e on Saturday.
Putnam patriot., 1908-08-28
Congregations Ghsfsh NataN

The sermon last sunday morning was hy Rev. N. I. Jenes, formerly of the Congregational lrhureh In rhemp~ son. Dr. Jones based his sermon on the thought of Kings, ive sand gave a scholarly application of she text, arS-. ing the responsibility ot every one 10 answer the question of the prophet, "is Il we'll with thees IsR we'll with thy husbands Is il well ~nh the ehilde' This sermon is probably the last which Dr. Jones will preach in this vicinity for some time, as he ts just now leas- ing the United states for Porto Rico. The best wishes ef the people follow him to hts new tseld.
 In place of the usual choir, a soloist. NIT. k. Frank Thompson. member of the choir of nr. rarkhursts church tn New York city furnished the solo ar- anthem and oiiertory al the morning service. The opening selection was"l am well pleased,n by Wilkinson, and the of,eriory Handel's beautiful "l.ar- go." These songs were well interpre- ted by Mr. Thompson's powerful and cultivated bass voice. The singers generosity in assisting in the music et the vacation season was highly appfe- ciated by the congregation. He also sang Rodney's .Calsaryn al the Chris tan EndeaVor service in the evening.
 Sometimes when the choir Is absent, there k noticeable lack Of enthusiasm in the congregational singing. Last Sunday, however, the very opposite was true. Every one accepted the eN- tra responsibility and sang the hymns heartily, thereby supplying the best kind of choir--the kind which always k so impressive when the whole cen- gregaiion k united tn the true spirit of praise.
Putnam patriot., 1908-08-28
Resolutions
Hcadq aariers A. G. Warner Post, Nc.
 54, Department of Conn, Aug. K,

 Headquarters A. C. Warner Post, Nc.
 54, Department of Conn, Aug. K,
 igas.
 Whereas, il has pleased the supreme God of the universe to remove onf late comfade, William il. thalnberlaint and
 Whereas. the intimate relations long held by our deceased conrade with the members of our post, render 1t proper that We should place ou record our ap- prcciation of his services as comrade, and his merits as man, therefore be 1t Resolved by 4. C. Warner Post, that while We humbly bow with snbmis- sion to ihe will of the Most High, We do noi the less mourn for our comfade who has been called from his labors 10 rest.
 Resolved, that in the death Of Com rade Ghanberlain,t the post loses conf rade who has always been active and jealous in bis work as q member, and as a brother ever ready 10 succor the needy and distressed of the post, and prompt to advance the interests of the order, devoted to its welfare and pros- perity, one who was wise in counsel and fearless in action, an upright, hon. est man, whose virtues. .endeared him not only to hts comrades, but to all of his fellow citizens.
 Resolved that this post tender It's heartfelt sympathy to the family of the deceased com rade in this their sad af- fiietion.
 Resolved that these resolutions be entered upon the minutes of the post, and that copy be sent to the family Of our deceased somrade ,and published in the local papers.
 GHAuNsY MoKsE,
 S. K. SPALDfSs,
 OSCAR CONAN,
 Committee.
Putnam patriot., 1908-08-28
Sucerior Court.


 The jury for the September term of court will be drawn on Friday of this week at Putnam, at l0.So a. m. Civil and criminal business for the first week will be arranged for at that time. X short calendar session and assignment Of cases will be held the same day at II o'clock. Al i2 o'clock q bar meeting will be held to consider the application of Frederick F. Lendewit of Central Village. formerly of Oklahoma. Tor ad. mission to lthis bar without examina- ton. Criminals will he put to plea on Tuesday. The following are the can. tinued criminal eases:
 Charles Ahdallah, John Ahaallah, and Malrmoud Assad, assault with in- tent to kill.
 George Egan, breach of the peace.
 Albert Biuet, indecent assault
 Frederick Hughes, breaking and en- tering in the night season with inten [ to steal On probation for one year.
 William Day, breakingsand eaierli E with intent to steal. On probation.
 The new criminal eases are as fol- lows:
 WiIliom sherry, intoxication and breach of the peace.
 Owen Sheedy, camping on private property.
 James Combler, assault on female child.
 John Lynch, cruelty 10 animals.
 Frank Fairbanks, George Timmins, larceny.
 Parker NJ. Tolman, burglary.
Putnam patriot., 1908-08-28
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On Tuesday George E.Tnfcott pIende ed guilty to the charge of obtniutmM money unner false pretenses from fns< rick MaIoney, by InisfepresentinK t1~ nature Of an insurance policy. He uf1 fined sl0 each on three counts, whi<l with costs amounted so sfz.4. hetn unable 10 pay he was taken to Bfooz iyn jail.
Putnam patriot., 1908-08-28
Republican Caucus.

On our eighth page will be found the call for the Kepubliea caucus, to be held in AEmofy Hal, on Wednesday. Sept. 2. Delegates are 10 he elected to the State convention, the Thifa Con gressional convention, aad the 18th Senatorial convention. Every Repub- llean soief ought so attend this eaa- eus
Putnam patriot., 1908-08-28
ssapilss Charch SSfes

Re-. Welcome r. Rates will pleo1 in exchange with Rey. J R. stnbko sunday, sepiembef 6th. Mr. hates well known in Putnam As one " q foremost speakers In Eastesn (ee1 ticut. and all will be Kreatly llsf96 10 hear him. He5 will prt1eN morning and evening, and III Ql dialIy Invited io aftHnd thsuo
Putnam patriot., 1908-08-28

Raising fish may be made prollta- bls. The government of Burma stocked A lake with fish. and now gets a yearly revenue of ss,eDo from the fishing.
Putnam patriot., 1908-08-28
Interesting Locals

Shoes repaired by machinery Mems ewed taps 1sc. Ladies soc Union Shoe Co, ArcadeBloek Putnam
Putnam patriot., 1908-08-28

-The democrats hold their caucus on Friday evening Of this week 70 eject delegates to the various conventions
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-01-12
cHAPTER REPoRTs.

Peter FOrney Chapter, Montgomery.
 The morning of January the monthly meeting of the Peter Forney Chapter was held at the home of Mrs. W. IT. Thomas on Perry Street. The parlors were frightened by the pres ence of flowers, lending color and fra grance to the occasion.
 The meeting was largely attended and great interest was manifested by those present in the work of the Chap ter. After the reading of selections from the Ritual, the Secretary read the new roster of membership specially prepared for the compiler of the now D. A. R. directory, soon to be issuer in Washington.
 Mrs. Glass our Regent, asked the Chapter to give more literally to Con- tinental Hall this year. Mrs. Thomas suggested that we give s25 from the treasury and let each member have the privilege of making voluntary offer ing. This met with enthusiasm and a nice sum was raised. The Treasurer was asked to communicate with the ab- sent members. giving each one the privilege of contributing. The elect ion of delegates and alternates to rep resent the Chapter at the Continental
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-01-12

in the chimneys. These marauders took away all guns or firearms they found about the house. They ripped up the silks, tied them around their horses necks and paraded the streets We dressed ourselves in all the clothes we had, putting on two or three dresses at once. till we looked like stuffed anil maIs. The men were taken prisoners as soon as the soldiers entered the town. They were locked up one night in the court house, then let out on pa role and sent by a guard home. The military remained two days and ntohts in our town. committing all kinds of depredations and left us in a deplorable state. with nothing to eat and our homes footed of all valuables. Selected from Women of the Confed- eracy.
 The object of this raid was said to he the capture of President Davis, the Federals having ascertained he had been in Abbeville. It was also report ed that a lot of Confederate gold and silver was on the road. having left that nlacA
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-01-12
DIES WITH RIcHEs NEAn.
With Fortune of s5O.O0o Almost wtths
 i'm Grasp, Goes to Grave

With Fortune of s5O,O0o Almost W'tths
 in Grasp, Gees to Grave New Orleans Special to Chicago Roccrd.
 Herald.
 When a fortune of Sso 900 was al- most within her grasp, Mrs. Mary O Keefe. sixty years old, an habitual drunkard, who had been sent to prison more than 100 times, died yesterday in a squalid room above Q saloon. Mrs Ellen O'Keefe. a sister. who would hava shared partly in the legacy. went e a pauper's grave.
 Judge William J. Stewart of the sat- perlor court. of Grand Rapids. Mich. wired the police that search had been made for nine years for the O,Eeofe sisters An uncle. Michael O'KeeEe. left his entire estate to the women and the money is stili held in trust ek Grand Rapids.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-01-12

near cuts, through patches. and gar dens. climbing fences, and shouting to o,,r neighbors, as we went by, the news oF the attack. When I entered my hack door. it seemed to me a hundred of those marauders entered the front ,yas pillaged from top to bottom. In 1esstime than I can tell. smoke house, dairy. pantry. everything, had been cleaned up. Everybody's house had been entered at the same time and all Kinds of deDredations made. old men
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-01-12

approaching the house that they would rush towards them offering their watches and inery and beg them to get away as quickly as possible. Some had time to hide their valuables but were so frustrated as never to remember where they had hidden them.
 remember a man who had a wooden leg. it was hollow. he carried six gold watches in it for several days. which different people had given him to hide for them. Many threw their bags of valuables in their wells. some hid them
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-01-12

were choked and beaten to make them tell where their valuables were hids den. Some gave up. others stood 1t out, and would ont give them any in- formation. The women and children were frightened nearly to death.
 The picnic crowd had been surprised and their horses and mules taken from their wagons and buggjes, and parties who had started home were left sitting in the road too much frightened to know what to do, Some ladies were so frightened when they saw the soldiers
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-01-12
January Report Clayton Chapter.

The Clayton Chapter U. U. C. was entertained on the first Wednesday m January, being it's regular time or meeting, by Mrs G. w. Peach. vice President.
 Mrs. B. T, Roberts, President and Historian, had prepared an interesting program on RobertNE. Lee-his birth day falling this year on Sunday no other celebration will be given by this chapter. Selections, giving the chief events in his life, were read by Mesdames W. H. Robertson, J. H. Peach, J. E. Meadows and Miss Eliza beth Drake Aston. Mrs. Roberts then read an original paper which formerly appeared in '"rhe Sunny South" Lee Personal Influence Over His Men, after which Master Lloyd Bowden, gifted young orator in our midst, re- cited, with dramatic effect, Lee to the Rear" This was highly appreciated and enjoyed by the Daughters as was attested by the unanimous vote of thanks tenderd the young man. Mrs. Jere N. Williams inspiring rendition of Dixie" the opening measure on the musical program, warmed anew each heart with the love of our land and its heroes, and was greeted with hearty applause. --Other musical compositions were given in a very pleasing way, by little Miss Ildegerte Peach.
 After the routine business had been disposed of, further ways and means of raising money for the monument, to be erected at Clayton. was discussed. Mrs. Roberts moved that a Dramatic Club, to be known as "The Clayton U. D. c. Dramatic Club" with Miss Elizabeth Drake Alston as manager. be formed to augment the work of the local Standing Committee on Monu- ment Fund The motion was carried, and Miss Alston earnestly urged by the President to get to work at once In this worthy cause. As a result of this, the first play by this club will be presented early in February
 The Chapter was reported to be in a very fourishiug condition. Four new members were enrolled. The member ship is now thirty five with several outstanding applications for member ship blanks.
 Mrs. A. V. Lee. the originator of the U. D. c. work in Clayton, and the Honorary Life President of the Gads- den Chapter, was the beloved guest of the Clayton Chapter on this occasion, and after the meeting had adjourned, an informal reception was held in her honor during which a delicious course of refreshments was served.
 The following is the paper read by Mrs. Roberts which fis sent by her in response to Mrs. Harvey E. Jones's re- quest for historical matter. As stated
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-01-12
UNITED DAUGHTERS
 OF THE CONFEDERAC CY
mHmNmN mNwTNB aM mNENmI MR RMMEFMlM MsMMMMWa1
omciai organ AIabsma nivi.ion.

tditor-in -chier--Mrs. Charles c.. Brown, Birmingham ,,. Assistant Ealtor--Mrs. Belle Aliei, Historicai EdIsor-Mrs. Harvey E. Jones, Montgomery.
 Generni Otncers, U. D. c. President Mrs. Lizzie Georse deh- derson, Greenwood, Miss. ., First Vice. President. Mrs: A. n. Voorhies. San Francisco. Cal.
 Second Vice. President, Mrs. D. A S. Vaught, New Orleans, La.
 Recording Secretary. Mrs. A. L. DowdelI Opeilka, Ala.
 Corresponding Secretary. Mrs. A W. 2 Treasurer. Mrs. Eustice williams, Louisville. Ky. T, H. Raines, Savannah. Ga.
 AfaDama State Directory. Miss Sallie Jones Honorary President. Mrs. Charles c. Brown. President. Mrs. 5. B. Ross. First vice-Presi- dent Auburn. Ala.
 ! Mrs. Lewis Cobb. Second vice-Pres- idsnt. Montgomery, Ala. retary, Pride Station. Ala,
 Mrs. w. N. Phillips corresponding Secretary. Birmingham. Ala.
 Mrs. T. W. Palmer Treasurer. Mon tevallo. Ala.
 Mrs. Harvey, E. Jones. Historian. Montgomery, Ala
 Mrs: F. H: Eimore. Registrar, Moun- Mes. J. A. Rountree. Recorder of Cross of Honor lSV0. Eleventh Ave- hue. South Birmingham. Ala
 Mrs Mary G. f4cAens. Dlrector and Registrar of the Children of the Con- ieoeracy, Greensboro. Ala Auditing Committee--Mrs. Ellen Ps- ter-Bryce, Tuscaloosa.
 Chapter Extension,--Mrs. R. Alec.
 
 State Souvenir Plate--Mrs. W. L. Durrs Montgomery. Chairman. Monument Fund--Mrs. B. B. Ross Hospital Relief. Soldiers Home--Mrs Prank Fillmore. Mountain Creek. Chair Scholarship J. A. Thompson Tuscumbia Chairman.
 The nineteenth of January is the birthday of General Robert E. Lee I hope every Chapter in the Division will fittingly observe 1t.
 Where it is possible, let us unite with the Camps of Veterans in its observ- snce.
 Below we give you a letter from one of the inmates of the Falkner Home. am sure the pleasantest remem- brances of our Christmastide will be what we addeQ 10 the enjoyment ana comfort of our Veterans.
 Mary B. Brown.
 Soldiers Home. Ala My Dear Mrs. Brown:
 Few persons have ever had in this world. a more pleasant and agreeable Christmas than we old soldiers have been blessed with here in the Hospital at the Soldiers Home. Through the en- ergy and influence of our much below ed and respected matron, Miss Kate Lassiter, we have received many nice things, and through her management, we have had nice time devouring them all.
 She has truly shown us her charit- able disposition and respect, in her equal division of the great and splen- did donations given us. God bless the donors for their great and unparallel- ed kindness. Not only have they given us the incest delicacies--and much good clothing but they sent us all money and with 1t we are enabled to purchase the luxuries and necessaries of life. God bless our Daughters of the Confederacy.
 Yours.
 An old Soldier.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-01-12

The Robert F. Lee Chapter of the U. D. C., met at the home of the new president. Mrs. J. w. Williams. Jr. Mrs. williams, in q few well chosen words, accepted her of1ce and asked the support of the members during the year.
 A most interesting literary program was carried out Mrs. Dowdell made a fine talk and report on the Norfolk convention. The Chapter is proud of the fact that one of OUT members is an officer in the General U. D. c. Mrs. DowdelI was reelected Recording Sec retary in Norfolk.
 After the business of the Chapter was over, the members enjoyed uleasaFt social hour with the hostess.
 Mrs. R. L. Sanford,
 Recording Secretary.