Putnam patriot., 1908-07-17
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u. and Mrs. Frederick l.. Reed, w ho x.''s bqen making an automobile tour a,ss White Mountains the past week z 70 iniured by their car turning turtle Wednesday. | was while making .sa. esa asscent of Notch Hill on the road ,;nc ile to the Crawford House that the lfzs,aaa0bile. lzs". which was speeding along a-a;dIv. struck a portion of fallen l%tan the road The ear began to sss e;a and he chaffeur applied the emer. ss,,ey brake, but it failed To work. The ..o ,vvas then uncomfortable. Near .ns batton of the hill the car toppled ..,sr n.s The ehaffeur jumped, but MT. Sna Mrs. Reed were pinned beneath sh. machine. The driver managed to sslt Mrs. Reed. who was badly cut up rd I'd bruised and somewhat hystericai, s.,,,o saS nnder the car but MT. Reed could .cf he moved, the two and half ton ss;ght holding him fast to the ground ,r the shoulder. A reseuing party tom the Crawford House, annie dis ,,nt pried up the auto with crowbars V st.;eient for bellboy to crawl under and drag out MT. Reed, who was un- sanss.ious for a time. MT. and Mrs. Reed left Thursday morning for their home in Thompson. Mrs. Reed has re- covered from the ill effects of the aeci- sent. but MT. Reed is still suffering se- were pains about the right shoulder.
 The w. C. T. l.. of Thompson met with Mrs. E. F. Thompson of North Grasyenordale last Thursday, and de- gghtful time is reported by the large nnmber present, and many regrets from several members who found il ;mnossibe to attend. In the absence af the president, Mrs. Robinson, who has been seriously ill, Mrs. Oscar Tour tellotte, vice president, had charge of lhe meeting. The literary program in- elu3ed a deeply interesting essay by inc historian. Miss Ellen D.iLarned, which was historical, also some anus ing anecdotes told in her own impress i've way. Also readings by Mrs. Tour lellotte, Mrs. Goodwin, Mrs. Cortiss, Ms. Niifred Nils, and Mrs. Van Nat Ter Renewed interest in the temper ance movement was manifested. as some new applications for membership would haXe been taken if the president had been there. The day was delight ful and the happy company partook of an elegant collation., while seated on the pleasant verandas of the delightful home of their hostess. The many warm personal friends of Judge Oscar Tour eiIette were happy to have him among their number. Mrs. Thompson re- eeieed many regrets from several of the members who are usually present, in which the words 'shaYingn and "tifed horses were frequently mentioned.
 Mr. and Mrs. Howard Williams of sOuihbridge have been spending few days in town.
 The residence of the late Mary k. kingsbury was sold it auction on Fri day of last week.
 The Congregational church was clos cd last Sabbath.
 Mrs. Wieks has been in New York and Vermont the past week.
 Mrs. Charles Knight entertained her cousin, Theodore Dexter of Providence, the past week.
 George w Dexter has been rather indsposed for few days.
 Robert Cunning of Perryville was in town through the week.
 Miss Louise Doane is quite i'll.
 Mrs. Morrell of Putnam spent last week in town.
 The Ladies Home and Foreign Mis- sionary society met with Miss Munyan oh Wednesday of last week. The sub ieci was Alaska and was very in- ieTesting. The meeting was opened by the president, Mrs. Paine, then Miss Shaw took charge. Dainty refresh nlents were served al the close.
 Mrs. Heyer of Brandy Hill has been visiting her cousin, Gilbert Thompson, anumber of days.
 Miss Anna Wilson of Oxford, spent a few days last week with her parents here.
 W H. Mansfield X Co. sell King Ar thur flour. 2S-50