Putnam patriot., 1908-05-01

Mrs. William H. Holmes and son Richard, are the guests Of her parents. MT. and Mrs. A. W. Macdonald. Oak Hiil.
 A new steel ceiling is being put on the dining room of the Putnam Inn. When all the improvements are com. pleted, Putnam will have one of the most modern hotels in Eastern Connee- ticut.
 Elder P. =. Butler, who has suffer- ed from severe attack of nervous pros- tration, has sought a rest at the sea shore, and will be with his son. who resides at Woodmont, near New Ha- ven.
 At the regular meeting of Court City, Of Putnam, F. of A.. next Tues day evening, arrangements for Memo- rial Sunday and other important busi- ness will come up. After the business session there will be smoke talk.
 -Cargill Council, K. of C., has ap- pointed the following delegates 10 the State Convention, in Meriden, May II: John J. McGarFy, Thomas Ryan. Al ternates: lsaee Champeau and NJ. NJ. Dwyer.
 -Jere Emery, Agent and Supefin- tendent of the Elmville mill-which has been purchased by the Pine Tree Worsted Company-moYed his family from Bradley street 10 Danielson on Saturday.
 Mrs. Frederick Whitney, of PhiIa- deiphia, was the guest of her mother, Mrs. F. E. Brunette, Grove street. She returned home Monday, accompanied by her mother, who expects 10 stay with her for several weeks.
 Roy Davenport, son of H. II. Da- venport, of Pomfret, who went West some months ago, has taken up a claim of le0 acres in eastern Colorado. He k enthusiastic over the Western country and intends to make it lis permanent home.
 --A fraud is being attempted upon soldiers widows in this vicinity. They are approached by fellow who tells them that for Slo he will see that they get the increase i'll pension recently Vo- ted by Congress. As matter of fact no action is necessary on the part of the widows, as those deserving tie in- crease will be paid il without any pro ceedings whatsoever on their part.
 The waitresses who served at the Business Mems Banquet, have been ill., vited to be the guests of Manager Gof- man, of the Bradley Theatre, this, Thursday, evening, to enjoy the Rhode Island Moving Picture show. After the entertainment they will be the guests of Landlord NJ. NJ. Dwyer, of the ChiekeFing House, who will serve cake and ice cream. r.. NJ. Arnold will sup Div pinks to the ladies from his East Side Greenhouse.
 On Tuesday evening, April 18th, a pleasant surprise was given to Key. William Walker on the termination of his duties in Putnam, by the members of St Philips church. ttting soul venir was presented by the little daughter of MT. and Mrs. Nicholas Fisher, School street, as token oi the high esteem in which he is held by the members of St. Philips. Mr.and Mrs Whipple, Walnut street, entertained the members of the church and gave delightful collation.. \ pleasant even. ing was spent and many expressions of appreciation and thanks were ten- dered to the Rev. William Walker Tor his kindness in coming aud 70 ably filling the position of his nephew.
 Some time Monday night a pair oi coal-black horses were stolen from the barn of w. II. Young, well-kno~n horseman living in south Woodstock, which he had just brought from liii- nois. The thief or thieves hilched the horses 10 a democrat wagon, in which were placed collection of all the robes, blankets, harnesses and other artlcles that were in the barn. With Deputy Sheriff Healey, of North Noodstock, MT. Young started Tuesday afternoon in pursuit of the thieves. They were traced as far AS Oxford, Mass, but no further clew was found. The stolen propsrty was valued at $500. During the past few weeks a series oi hotse thefts have been reported within ra- dius of fifty miles.
 Taft is sure to be President as 'sou- veniru W. H. Taylor has lent his aid, which will be freely given from now till November to assure his success. lie knows how to pick out the winning candidate-andc claims he has never yet missed-and Taft's his man. The Harl- ford Post says:
 <. 'Tis a blizzardy day, but no conspi. racy of the weather department could keep aSouxenir Taylor from waking into Hartford from Putnam today lo arrange the souvenir departments Tor inc forthcoming State Convention. lis noofh will be stocked and equipped wjth an endless supply of souNenlf.s' political and patriotic. He has already re,..i st.6 from Frank Ii. Hitchcock, po- lifical manager of Inc Tait boom, a iaig lex of Taft buttons. and is the hfsi man in the State to receive such con signment
 He hash | waited iiH the staie Com vention to begin his voluntary work. Last week We received from him ....sz. a.t,,-.3 ,,ietnre of lhe