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Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1909-03-26
INSTRUMENTATION Conference.

There is TO be an INSTRUMENTATION
Missionary Conference, in Norwich
next Friday, Saturday and Sunday, in
the Broadway Church. Prominent
speakers from the Congregational, Me-
thodlst, Universalist and Episcopal
churches, are to be present, and ques-
tions that relate TO the social, religious
and educational well-being Of the world
are TO be discussed As one Of the lead
ers of this movement we'll isays:--
"Ghristianity is larger than any church
or state, or race Of people. 1t is large
enough TO adapt itself TO either West
ern or Eastern modes OF thought and
life, and maintain its perfect character.
1t is applicable to human life, where
ever and under whatever condition ii
exists. Christendom is aw akIng tothe
fact that county, commerce, and char
acter of nations are inseparably bound
together. Hence we are called upon to
consider Christian effort from this
broader position. This lnterdenomi-
national Conference has been planned
for the purpose of aiding the people of
this locality to perfect large view of
our mission 1t is hoped that some
of the people will be able TO attend this
Missionary Conference.
PROGRAM.
Friday, March 70, at p. m.
The Church, its Mission and Equip
ment, Rev. Homer &. stanlz, DID.
The New Material for American Citi-
zenship, Rev. Ozora ;. Davis, DID.
Friday, March 2s, at 7:45 p. m.
The Church and the Labor Problem,
Rev. Orrin +. Clifford, ID. ID.
Christianity's Spirit of Conquest,
Rev. John Coleman Adams, DID.
Saturday, March q, at p. IN. Chill
dren's meeting.
Addresses,
by Rev. Edwin II Byington
By Rev. A. q. Harris
Sunday, March y, at p. IA. Mems
Meeting.
Commercial Monuments Of the Twen-
lie:h Century,
Hon. Oscar r. Austin
Social Movements Of The Iwentlefy
Century, Rev. Henry = Nash DID.
The Church = Opportunity,
Res. Arthur >. Lloyd, ID. ID.
Sunday, Marcf, -, al 7s45 p. on.
The Christian Outlook 10 the TWEEN
tieih Century,
ri fssg. Frederick Courtney, DID.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1909-03-26

Miss Bernice Paine and Miss A. TAR
were hostesses at party given in hon
or Of Mr.. and Mrs. Charles X. Shaw,
on Monday evening.
Whist was played in the early even
ing, honors being won by Miss Gladly )
MHrfey.
Following the whist Mr.. and Mrs
Shaw were given "lrin shower, that
included many useful artielesfo for young
people commencing housekeeping.
The guests present we're Dir. and Mrs
e. X. shaw, Mr.. ard Mrs. William
Wheaton, Misses freddie Randall,
GLADYS Murfey, Befniee Paine, A. Tarf,
and Messrs ) q. Johnson, Oscar Rich,
r. Walden Wright, and Grsydon
SHARPE
lee cream, cake, candy and nuts wers
served.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1909-03-26
"Samuel= Willii
claim Itrnaap


Last Sunday, at the Court city oil
Putnam, Foresters of America, 81 new
members were added, marking a new
epoch In its history. -Four degrees were
also conferred by the degree team OF
the Court under the direction Of Chief
Ranger William Author and Lecturer
Daniel +. y. McAvoy. Their work
was complimented by the large COM
pany present for the excellent and inn
pressive manner it was conducted.
There were present as guests the fol-
lowing supreme aud grand officers: SUI
preme Sub-Chief Ranger John Leedy,
of bridgeport; Supreme Grand Score.
tary Thomas O'Laughlin, of Manga
tuck; Grand Treasurer J. j. Walsh, OF
Meriden, and State Oganizer Richard
Ganfield, of Bridgeport.
Following the pliiication OF de-
grees there was a lecturers hour, dur
ing which brief addresses were made
by the visiting officers.
The meeting was held in Foresters'
Hall, which was filled to its utmost ca
pacity.
Court City of Putnam now numbers
Iss members. The members desiring
To place Court City of Putnam on re-
cord as one OF the most progressive Of
CARNATIONS In the State, have worked
diligently 10 secure new members. The
result Of their labors was manifest in
the class OF 81 members received last
sunday, and is believed TO be the larg-
est number ever admitted al one time
TO any fraternal organization In this
city.
The visiting officers were finely en-
tertained, and were manifestiy pleased
with their trip to Eastern Connecticut.
Meetings first and third Tuesdays.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1909-03-26

A Saint Patrick party WAS given by
Misses Mary Wheaton, Ruth and Gla-
dys Murfey, at the home of Miss Whea-
ton, Prospect street, Friday afternoon
from 10 & O'Clock, in honor Of Miss
\ ddie Gascoigne.
Soon after the seventeen guests arri-
we'd Saint Patrick word contest was
held in which Miss WaIlen won the
first prize,
The 81, Patrick eohweh shower was
the feature of the afternoon, being ar
ranged in the most clever manner.
Each guest was presented shamrock
leaf and instructed To untangie the web
At the end Of which an Irish potato " as
found whipped IN green paper. Miss
Gascoigne was greatly surprised when
her line ended In the music cabinet,
and upon opening il a PERFECT shower ct
linen aud fancy work, instead Of the
potato We're FOR her, This MAS a conn
plete surprise for Miss Gaseoigne. as
she had not anticipated that she was
To be the favored guest Of the after
noon. After displaying the beautiful
pieces of linen and fancy work, the fol-
lowing progtam WAS given.
Life of Saint Patrick,
Miss Gertrude Joslin
Reading upon "rhe Birth OF 81. Pat
trick" Miss Ethel Kent.
A potato contest and shamrock
hunt were greatly enjoyed. The color
scheme of green was carried out In
place cards, fasors and table decora-
tions.i
Supper was served in the dining
room-many dishes being suggestive
of the land of Saint Patrick.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1909-03-26

Salvation Army Mission.

The completed arrangements for the
special campaign, 10 be conducted by
The Salvation Army. led by Colonel
and Mrs. Gifford-commanding New
England previnee-are rs follows:
Grand Army Musicale, in Odd Eel
lows Hall. on Saturday night, at S
O'Clock, 10 which tickets of admission
are being sold ut Is cents each, and re
served seats at - cents.
Colonel Clifford will preside at this
service, and the band will be led by the
handmaster, Captain Malpass. The
band members are all Satvationtsts and
active Christian workers. whose only
remuneration for labor IN the hand Is
the ioy OF service. They are in constant
practice aud are consequently able 10
pul up an excellent program, and all
who attend are sure OF treat.
sunday morning services, 70 be led
by the Colonel and members Of his
staff, have been arranged through the
courtesy of the pastors of several of
the churches, rs follows:
Al The Baptist church Colonel and
Mrs. clifford will preside, and the Colo
mel will preach.
Major l.. NJ. Simonson, of Hartford,
will preach at the Methodist church,
Stall Captain Hughes, OF Boston,
will preach at the Congregational
church.
Other members of the Colonies staff
will conduct services at the Adventist
church on Chapel street. Captain
Withee will speak.
Al 80 p. m. monster salvation
meeting will be conducted in the Brad
ley Theatre by the Colonel.
At this meeting will take place the
formal introduction of Colonel Clifford
to the Putnam public. The meeting
will be presided over by Judge +. NJ.
Warner, who will introduce the Colo
mel Seated upon the platform with
the Colonel will be Rev. J. Il. Stubbert,
Rev. T.. w. Belcher, and Rev. +. ID.
Sargent, with several other leading cit
liens.
Colonel Clifford will be assisted in
this service by Major Simonson and
other members of his staff and by the
band.
1t has been decided To take up "A sill
yer collection at the entrance TO the
theatre at this service, in order 10 de-
fray the expenses of the campaign. II
is hoped by these services 10 eiiectual-
~ get the work of the Army before the
people of Putnam and To arouse spir-
ilual interest and secure the conversion
of many.
There will be short epenaif services
Saturday night and Sunday afternoon,
and parade through the center Of the
town Saturday evening.
There will he the regular services at
the salvation Army hall on sunday
evening.
Tickets for the Saturday night Must
Gale can be secured at the stores of Geo
f.. Shaw, G. NJ. Elliott, VI. j. Lynch,
Simon Farley, W. j. Bartlett, and Mt
the barber shop of Joseph Allard.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1909-03-26
Superior Court.

Judge Curtis has handed down two
decisions which were reserved at the
term of court that closed in this city
last week.
In the case of State VS.. Victor PeIo-
gum, who pleaded guilty TO selling
liquor to q minor, at Willimanlie, and
was fined SO. The court refused 10
grant the motion to certify that Pelo-
gums license and bond should not be
forfeited He will therefore lose his IL
cense and forfeit his bond.
Edmond Pepln, Of Danielson, was
granted a divorce from Exina Pepin
of this city, on the ground Of aesertsss. :.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1909-03-26
Congregational Church Notes

The Ladies Social Circle are 70 give
a lea Ia the chapel Wednesday after-
noon, April SIN, from 3 to s. Aprons
and cake will be on sale.
Tie annual meeting OF The Eeciesias-
teal society of the second Congrega-
tionaI Church will be held in the cha
pei, Monday evening. March 18th al Z;
IS o'clock
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1909-03-26
Rao,ist Cnurch Notes.

Judge 4. 81. Warner gays an address
last Sunday evening AZ the Baptist
ehnseh On the subject, 80 restoee the
habit Of prayer by study Ii was an
admirable and timely address, and the
audience was highly pleased and graft
fed, and greatly benefited thereby.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1909-03-26

Mrs /. W. Trowbridge has been
the guest Of her sister, Mrs. John AL.
word, Ia Manchester.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1909-03-26

Tickets for the Saturday night Must.
Gale can be secured at the stores of Geo
+. Shaw, G. NJ. Elliott, VI. J. Lynch,
Simon Farley, W. j. Bartlett, and Mt
the barber shop of Joseph Allard.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1909-03-26

Attorney Charles l.. Torrey, in look
ing over collection of family docu
ments dating back of the Revolution
came across the following quaint pro
missory note, which, as a relic of colo
NAL days, will afford degree of gener
al interest to those permitted to live In
this ..enlighteneda age, but which In d
hundred years hence may cause oul
descendants to wonder how we could
be so stupid and ignorant AS To 5eliey.
and to dc things that We think are jusl
right.
The note reads rs follows:
Lebanon. Dec. l6, TAO.
~ Daniel Hunt, of Sharon, prom
Use To pay, or cause 10 be paid, unite
Jonathan Tfumble OF Lebanon, his
heirs, or order, the sum of four pounds
ten shillings money for value receiv
ed5, With lawful interest from the dat
hereof until paid, at or before Tie f'ifsl
Day of January next, as witness my
hand.
.sSigned and sealed In presence of us
"DANIEL HUNT.
"Samuel Williams,
ssJehn Lyman
The following endorsement appear
on the back:
"Windham, SIS, Adjourned County
Court, February -, li4i-2. judgment
given on this note. Attest--S. Gray,
Cierke.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1909-03-26

t>dtE'*'ttf n Htit -os tS.i@-s
Ny Dear Bro. Walker: 1t gives me
great pleasure and satisfaction 10 see
that | am still remembered by the dear
Ashford Association. That Asyoeia-
ton was formed lIie yeai that ] was
converted. rhe deleg stes--i)ea. turbin
aud Colonel fawford--stopfed at our
house on their way and prayed for me,
then Under deep conviction. Never,
until my latest day, shall | forget thai
season. Ever since | became Chris
tian have loved The Ashford Assoeia
ton, and next 10 the church in Nesl
Woodstock, felt II 10 be my home. HI
can we ever forget our meetings whiis
al home In is4H and 1887 Can we for
get the effort for Franks change.
II Is four years today since the re
mains Of my dear companion were lsis
Omaha daily bee., 1909-05-23
F~eathering Nests
O YOUNG MARRIED

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HE average young man finds it mighty hard to save MI%9IN
L. enough out of his salary to pay cash for his home MISMAMM
furnishings when he comes to get married. And that MEWMM
married couples and the sunshine of home happiness Others srmumh that w lf NHNMA
mountain OF difficulty by taking advantage of our helpful part ym plan TEI}HH@AA
WontyoT You can select the good nowand have them set aside unit you're IN yMRTWMNRk
ready for hem. Payments of course would not begin until 80 DAYS after the Nt dFNMERN
goods are really delivered. w would arrange TIL Hs to suit your conven- W EgTNT@%t
ence-you PLEASURE This would enable you to "begn nght"-o have COM NJ IIt4NTTS
for the goods We're helping hundreds of young coupks to establish pretty Sf>Gw~
homes hNs spring We'd like to have you amongh the number.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-05-23

we're Councilmen Charles Davis. Lee
Bridges. A. G. KugeI and Louis Berka.
Boiler Inspector r. L. Wolfe also gave a
short talk. expressing his appreciation OF
The support which the organization was
giving him In the matter OF his %reappOint-
ment to office.
After the addresses by the councilmen
the regular business meet ding was held and
r.. ]. Keegan was appointed fraternal dele
gate 10 south Omaha. George r. Norman
was unanimously elected vice president 10
fin the vacancy made by ?. ]. Ford, who
Omaha daily bee., 1909-05-23

IRA Spring. Prayer meeting WEDNESDAY
al 500 u. m; Young Peoples meeting Fri
day 745 p. m. services every saooath'
Saturday; Sabbath school al 1000 a. m
preaching at HOO a. m. All seats are tree
and the public is welcome.
First United Evangelical, Franklin, near
Twenty-fourth Rev. Q. 4. Deck, Pastor
Sunday school, 1900 a. m; Holiness meet
ing, 500 p. m. Christian EndeaNor' y"
n. m: Worship, 90 a m. and sp =. m
Grace Baptist, Tenth and Arbor. b. +.
Fellman. Pastor.-Morning service, 1914
p m: Mission study class led by H. ID
Rhoades 200 ,. m; Evening service. $
y. m. Sunday school No. /. Tenth and
Omaha daily bee., 1909-05-23

Miss Frances NJ. Crittenden. assistant
secretary and educational director of the
Young Womens Christian association. will
speak at the Sunday afternoon meeting at
$3.50 O'Clock ON the subject Of Christian
Personality There will he special music.
The usual social hour will follow this
meeting. Refreshments will be served and
opportunity for social intercourse given,
The library will be open from go TO 4 for
all those who wish TO secure or exchange
books.
Miss Theodate p. Wilson. formerly relis-
ious director of the Young women's Chris
tian association Of Cedar Rapids. Ia. has
accepted a similar position here. Miss VIII
son viii visit Omaha next week. study her
field and assist i'm the making nf a Bible
study prospectus for the work next fall.
For the May noon musical Thursday the
gram arranged by Mrs. Edith l. Wagner.
The Two Grenadiers Cby requesO 80.
S;...i.' .,,;..,iMs ''''''''''' Schumann
(bl The Two Larks. ........... Leschetizkv
Miss Marian Ward.
Nymphs and Fauns. .............. .Bembers
Miss Evelyn Hopper.
Cbl African. Dance o.. .., Coieridge.TsyI or
, Mrs Louis shadduck zahriskle
Mr. Jo F. Barton. ''"i'Vy
Miss Evelyn Hopper.
N"oompanist. Mrs. Edith l.. Wagner
This musical IS scheduled for the Audi
torlum and all friends are invited 20 stop
o'te+ the noon lunch and listen to the
music.
Fridav evening. May %. at sis O'Clock.
Mrs. q. w. Garloch will sneak ON Two
""etS ~ PRINCIPAL Prints NJ Interest In
colorado This Is the second Of the vacs-
ttor series Of talks to members and their
f-'onds ard is under the direction Of the
rf-~atioual committee. The lecture will be
IN the assembly room and slides have been
secured ~ some Of the Colorado scenery
aud win he used that evening with the new
stereopticor for the first time. Each mem
Omaha daily bee., 1909-05-23

Your complexion as well
as your temper is rendered
miserable by a disordered
liver. By taking Chamber.
lain's Stomach and Liver
Tablets you can improve
both. They cleanse and in
vigorate the stomach and
improve the digestion.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-05-23
FOUR C0UNCILMEN AT
CENTRAL LABOR UNION
Newly Elected city OmciaIs Pay visit
10 Council of Organized
Labor.

-Four OF the newly elected cnuncilmen
we're present Al the regular meeting Of
the Central Labor union last night and
addressed the assembly upon their stand
on the question of organized labor, They
Omaha daily bee., 1909-05-23

Arbor SITS, u m; Sunday school No. >
Fourth and Cedar, $50 p. m.
Third Presbyterian, Twentieth and Leav-
enWorth, Rev. william h. Todd. pastor
sunday school at $50 a. M; Sermon at
1913 a. m. Junior Endesvor at 500 p. m;
Senior EndeavoT at 200 p. m. Evening
song with sermon at 500. Pastor morn
ing topic, "A Great Word Which Persist
entity and Nightly Grows Forever in the
With the Gift OF Life in His Hand N7r
Yau."
Omaha daily bee., 1909-05-23

An organ benefit concert will be given by
thu Hillside congregational church choir
Tnursday evening, under the direction of
Alfred Donaghue. jr. Several numbers will
~ siN,I by the Happy Hollow quartet.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-05-23

succeeded r. II. Betebendor as president
upon the resignation Of tho latter.
At the conclusion Of the business meet
ing James ?. Noonau Of S.. Louis, repre-
sentlng the Electrical Workers union.
spoke at some length upon some difficulties
which the union now has confronting il
and explaining the character Of the trouble.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-05-23
~FrightfnI sna.ms

Of the stomach. liver torpor, lame back ana
weak kidney are overcome BY Electric
Bluers Guaranteed. 500 For sale by
Beaton Drug @
Omaha daily bee., 1909-05-23

A good train, the Illinois Central No. 2
for Chicago and 90
Omaha daily bee., 1909-05-23

Der is welcome to bring A guest. man or
Woman
Omaha daily bee., 1909-05-23

The members Of the Omaha lodges Of the
Woodmen of the World and the Woodman
Circle Will attend the evening service at the
t.ountse Memorial church, Twenty-sixth
and Farnam streets, in a body. Special
music. witt a sermon on the subject. Re
lated Life will constitute the service.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-05-23

Circulars have been received in Omaha
appealing for funds In behalf of Christian
men and women who have suffered at the
hands of the Turks in Syria and other
parts OF Asia Minor. The appeal is signed
by q. Bic Ravndal, American consul gem
eral, Beirut; George f. Post, Syrian
Protestant college; e G. Freyer, American
Presbyterian mission.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-05-23

John Dale win speak at the mems meet
.rg 81 the Young Mems Christian associa-
tlon Sunday afternoon at 4 o'clock. The
subject of his address is Opportunity.
Men are cordially invited.
The class in the psychology OF the boy
will resume its sessions Monday evening
Mr.. Denison will discuss at this meeting
The Hume and the Opportunity 1t Al
fords for Moral and Religious Training of
the Boys"
Omaha daily bee., 1909-05-23

The chorus choir Of the North SIDE
Christian church will sing Jsckson's "Old
lie Deum Laudsmus" at the morning serv-
ice Sunday. In the evening the male
quartet Will sing and Mr.. James Knight
will sing the offertory solo. The Choir
Invisible Mrs. II. J. kirschstein, o~rganist
and choiI master.
The Daily Missoulian., 1909-09-10
EXPLORER WILL LEAVE CHRIS
THNA ON BOARD THE os-
CAR II SATURDAY.
WANTS TO GET ESK|MOS


Copenhagen, Sept. s-Dr. Frederick
\. Go4k, witl sail froM Chrlstfa,,a
saturday on board the Scandinavian
American liner Oscar III for New
York. where he il due September 20
or H. Perhaps Captain Road
Amundsen will accompany him. DR..
Cook has abandoned his proposed visit
Ia Brussels on the advice OF friends.
Dr Cook today asked the officials
of the panish-G Greenland adminiStra-
ti"n To arrange for the dispatch of
one of their boats to Greenland III
ms expense To get the Two EskimDs
who accompanied him To the POLE.
The officials said 1t was now too late
for such AN attempt and advised him
that he must walt for spring which
he will do. He proposed to Gould
Brnkaw. who is here with his yacht
Fedora, that they make n start for
Greenland Immediately, but Brokaw
would not agree.
The Copenhagen papers are full Of
the controversy. Almost all support
DIR, Cooks claims but throw no light
on the subject, Captain .Amundsen IL
one of the strongest supporters Of the
explorer. who il now backed up BY
DR. Edward Bay. the zoologist of the
expedition under Captain sverarup in
the Fran. In Isas-isaa. On the ex-
pedition Captain syerdrun nude high
~ important scientific Investigations.
and Ii was over the route mapped by
Stetdrnp that Cook made his journey
northward.
DIR. Bay today had a long interview
with DR., Cook. NJ the conclusion Of
which he said that while at first he
had doubted Cocks story. he Was now
certain af its truth 50 far rs the route
claimed To be taken was concerned
DR.. Cook, he said. gave him accuate
descriptions of places and things,
which no other white man except lay
had ever seen.
DIR. Bay asserted that the Danes in
Greenland We're unfriendly Il Com
mnnaer peary. because they believed
he treated the Fskimos badly and
forced them To work for him
The University of Copenhagen today
conferred upon Dr. Cook the honorary
degree Of doctor Of science Ifonoris
cansal i'll the presence of more than
l,nen people. who eheerea the explorer
heartily In thanking the rector. DIR.
forn. for the honor. DIR. Cook said
that the university should be the first
to see his records
The Daily Missoulian., 1909-09-10
ELECTION A ciNCH.

Tacoma, Sept. a.-Ry the formal
withdrawal of Joseph Jacohy of Seat
tie from the race for commander in
chief of the United Spanish War Vet
Grams. only one name, that of Colonel
Edward j. Gilbon of Massachusetts,
was left before the encampment when
nominations closed and he viii be
elected tomorrow. The inspector gem
eral urged that all Spanish war vet
Grams prepare TO take up the burdens
of the Grand Army of the Republic in
managing Memorial day celebrations
throughout the country.
The Daily Missoulian., 1909-09-10
No Word Eron, Him.

Commander Peary IL still Mt Battle
harhnr He II making slow progress
southwark toward North Sydney. y.
;. from whence he will probably pro-
eeed tn American ports NJ further
word has come from him to any
quarter concerning the mnmentnus
controversy which has aroused Europe
and America by his challenge OF
Cooks claim.
DIR. Cook il still at Copenhagen.
the center of marked attention from
dtgnitaries of the official and seien-
tsfte world. but with diminishing
prestige. owing To the cloud overcast
ing his glory since Peary's announce
meat and his dramatic challenge nf
cooF's exploit.
What the eorrehoratixe data Is IN
which the two explorers base their
positions il still withheld from Cook
because of his determination In bid.
his own time in presenting his esi-
dsnce and from Peary because he IL
still beyond the range Of ready conn
mnHjcat1on af detailed knowledge
If the various claims and conflicts.