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Scranton Wochenblatt. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1865-1918, 1909-03-25

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Scranton Wochenblatt. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1865-1918, 1909-03-25

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Scranton Wochenblatt. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1865-1918, 1909-03-25
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Scranton Wochenblatt. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1865-1918, 1909-03-25
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Scranton Wochenblatt. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1865-1918, 1909-03-25
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Putnam patriot., 1909-08-06
-
 AR1NGTON

The annual meeting of the Social Li- brary Company was held al Library Hall oI Monday afternoon. Thomas Elliott was reelected presidents; Darius CoIourR, treasurer; and Mrs. William Ingalls, secretary. The executive com mittee consists of Darius Colburn, chairman; Mrs. Clement Sharpe and Mrs. l.. F. Ayerill.
 Rev. Joseph Kyte preached in the Congregational church on Sunday last. Mrs. Kyte accompanied him, and they spent a day or two in town calling on old friends.
 Mrs. William Ingalls of Brooklyn is visiting her sister, Mrs. George Allen.
 sdrs. Huntingdon with her daughter, Miss Agnes, returned home last week.
 Miss Roxana Wilbur gave lawn party on Monday evening. Many were present from Woodstock and the i'm mediate vicinity. A delightful even- ing was passed by ali the guests.
 Wednesday, August 4th, was the oe- casiSn of the annual picnic of the La dies, Aid Society. East Killingly was the place selected this year for the fes- tivities.
 Miss Mary Sumner is still in town.
 Services at the Congregational church will be regularly resumed next Sunday upon the rets,rn of Rev. MT. Burt.
 Nelson Platt, Reuel Young, and Ar thur Gallup, are camping at kenni- sons Pond this week.
 An illustration of the Pomfret farm offered for sale by Geo E. Shaw IS shown on page 1, but Sit does poor jus tice to the surroundings of this grand old farm.
Putnam patriot., 1909-08-06
 NORTH WOODSTOCK

William Brown and family are spending a couple of weeks at Nalu- nick wilh their cousin. F. l.. Neesihaua oi N ases, who owns cottage there.
 Mrs. Hannah Briggs Is visiting the Misses Bishop.
 Ms. Leroy Wyman spent day or two in Providence this week.
 Mrs. Belsey Ide of Attleharo is spending a week with Mrs. Ira Bailey
 John W. Pierce of Worcester snent sunday and Monday with his daagh. ter, Ars. Arthur Potter.
 Miss Mary F. Potter k visiting rela. tiyes in Holyoke.
 Mrs. Louis Lndempu entertained her brother, Hal>ey Allen. on sunday. Two Of his ehildren gre in town for several weeks
 Irving Paine and Henry HiIl of Soathondge, spent Saturday and Sun day al Fields Point.
 One Of Charles Snnwis horses was in- jufed last week so il had to be killed.
 George Giapp of Brookiyniis visiting his father
 John Dingwal and family with q friend from New York, spent Sunday al Ira Baiiey's.
 Miss Ethel Rawson is entertaining Miss Ethel Hayden of Providence, and gave party in her honor last Satur. day
 eenexet and Woodstock granges will hold picnic at RoselandPark on We'd nesdaY, August II. If unpleasant will be on Thursday.
 Harry Trask has been visiting in Grosvenefdale.
Putnam patriot., 1909-08-06
 EAST WOODSTOCK.

Allan and Ethel Tpham are spend- ing week with relatives at Button woods, K. L.
 Dr. and Mrs. C. C. GiIdersIeeve, sons Harold and Donald, are at their cot tage at Westerly for two weeks.
 Mrs. Everett E. May is entertaining Mrs. Chas. E. Bruce and Miss Zella Bruce of South Manchester.
 Miss Mary A. Potter moved last week into the cottage she recently pur- chased
 Rev. T. A. Turner returned Friday from Ohio, and was able 10 preach on Sunday. giving his hearers an excel lent sermon.
 Marguerite Clemens spent last week with her grandmother, Mrs. Henry HibbaFd.
 Walter Clemens entertained his bro- ther from Pomfret several days last week.
 Miss Flossie Alton is spending several week with her sister, Ms. Ar thur Morse.
 Mir. and Mrs. Ralph Pike and May Prindle returned 10 Mount Vernon Friday.
 MT. and Mrs. H. ]. Potter spent Sun- day in Danielson with Mr. and Mrs. Marcus Wood.
 Henry ]. Potter returned to Mt. Nel- non Saturday. Mrs. Potte, and son Philip remain for couple of weeks.
 Mrs. H. ]. Potter entertained her niece Maria and Helen Chandler several days last week.
 Lawrence Chandler is visiting his brother Hermon Chandler in Worces- ter.
 Geo. W. Childs' driving horse while drinking at the pond last week slipped into the mud and required the efforts of four men to get it out. One of its limbs was badly cut on the rocks. 1t will be some time recovering from it's injuries.
 Harry Cady has purchased the pair of bay horses owned by Alice Steere.
 MT. Gray of New York city is spend. ing his vacation with his family who have been at Elmwood for several months, the guests of Mrs. Gray's par ents, MT. and Mrs. F. Yetterss
Putnam patriot., 1909-08-06
rs,n FRET

John Ash and family are occupying Inc Elagg cottage ai Pleasure Beach fer the month ef August
 The rain of Wednesday night and Thursday was gladly welcomed.
 The house and barn on the Mathew son Angeii farm were tntally destroyed by ire which broke out in Tue barn about O clock "Wednesday afternoon. Hand extinguiShers were employed by The neighbors in an attempt to subeiue the flames. but they had gained such head3ax a< Co make tbe figist fraitIeSs. The barn went rapidly wilh practical ly aii its contents. The horses were gotten out. but three calves were burned. Mrs.Angeil's first warning et the fire came from the ssmeke that dflfted through the apsa windows of the kitchen where she was engagea with her household duties. Every thsng possible with the .tire-t fighting implements at hand was done 10 save the house. bat the best that could Ike done was 10 get out some of the furni- ture. gThe loss iS over S5ue0. Partially insured.
 We express our sincere gratitude and thanks through the columns of this HAlNf to Ai& ouA nliAa te&EAAttts afRN friends who so kindly and heroieaily assisted ln saving seme household goods from the fire which totally con samed our house and barn on Ang 4th.
 MR k Mas. ANGELL.
 An illustration of the Pomfret farm offered for sale by Geo k. Shaw iis shown on page 1, but il does poor jus iiee te the surroundings of this grand old farm.
 Invest your spare lime in commer- C al education. PutnamfG Gom. School.
Putnam patriot., 1909-08-06
WOODSTOCK

An interesting service in the chapel Sunday evening was conducted oy Miss Edith Hall A solo by Alfred T.. Child was much appreciated
 The Orpheus male quaftette assisted by Mrs. Hale Jacobs as reader. gave a most acceptable concert in the church Friday evening. The Entertainment merited much larger audience
 Gardner Richardson Is in town for month.
 Miss Elizabeth Carr entertained her cousin. Miss Florence Edgars from Providence over Sunday.
 RilIa Child has spent the past week with relatives in Pomfret and Putnam.
 Mrs. Hoag of Cleveland Is sisiting her sister. Mrs. c. F. Waters.
 MT. and Mrs. Herbert kingsbury spent Sunday in Woodstock.
 Mrs. G. NJ. Sampson and daughter spent several days this week Tn Fly mouth.
 Miss Elizabeth Foster gave . dress marty 10 a company of little people re. centiy. The young hostess vas afufed as an Indian, and the costumes of tne various guests were most attractive.
 Mrs. Grace Holt Reed is the guest of family friends. NIT. Reed was also Tn town over Sunday.
 Mrs. W. J. Lindeman entertAineo her cousin, Miss Gertrude Jones, las. week.
 Mrs.H. K. Stafford is entertaining her brother-in-la law from the Nest-
 The children at Lakeside and the cosraxes back of the lake. held very successful cfildren's fair al Lakeside insl week, clearing $50 for the summer PeIief Work of The Salvation Army ID New York City,
 Hamilton W~Holt will speak in the chanel sunday evening a1 I.l5s on the subject, .sWhy war should pe aao'- ished.
Putnam patriot., 1909-08-06
POMFRET LANDING

A meeting is expected here in the school house next Sunday at o'clock ?. m- Please attend.
 Miss Avis Peck went home Satur- day. She has been nearly two weeks with Mrs. whipple, her grandmother.
 Ms. F. Perry of Worcester visited Mrs. H. o. WhiPple recently +. Per Y called Saturday and gave his aunt, Mrs. Ii. o. Mhipple and daughter, a Ilne ride in his auto
 Miss Gertrude Darling being on a visit in Putnam al Mrs. F. S- Bruce s, went to the picnic at Point Breeze while these.
 William Darling aRd wife recently visited inSouthbridge and other places In Massachusetts.
 Several farmers have secured their hay crop in good condition.
 Called on A. :. Bruce: B. Grosvenor of Pomfret, and Darius Nathewson Of Nebraska
 The PutnamGommereial School will srain you to fill high grade position.
Putnam patriot., 1909-08-06
GLOUCESTER

Charles Stone and wife 0f North seitaate spent last week with C. IF. shiHee.
 Andrew Shippee and wife of south Foster have moved into part of the house with Mark Place for few weeks.
 A party from Riverside is eamped at -ihe Old Mowry homestead.
 F. F.J.Crayford has shingled his barn.
 Mrs. Celeste Cook of Evansville, Ind. E visiting her niece, Mrs. H. J. Paine, Ter few weeks.
 William Cook, Fred Smith, and a party from Hopkins Mills. are camped al The Ponagansett.
 la little over two weeks frank ehippee has caught over 20 black bass that weighed more than three pounds each The heaviest tipped the scales al pounds and V ounces. lie nas caught them all at the Ponagansett. J. (. sheldon, ,a former resident of ms locality. but now of Rumstick roint, Barseington, was calling on inends here in . bran new auto . lew days since.
 Charles Collins is painting his house.
Putnam patriot., 1909-08-06
THOMPSON.

Mrs. Clifford has gone to the White Mountains.
 Nrs. Wicks has been spending few days with friends al Lowell. Mrs. J. NJ. Addeman and family of prncldenee, are at their cottage, The Ark. for a month.
 Mrs. Fentress and children of Chiea- 70. are Yisitors al her parents, AIT. and Mrs. Addeman.
 Miss S. l.. King and J. R. Bowher of Boeton, were guests i'll town over the sabbath
 Mrs. Charles Knight has been spend ingafeW days in Abingdon.
 The wells are dry al several residen- evs. and the roads are in bad condition from dust and the repairing being done.
 \ concert is to be given in the Town Hail Friday evening of this week, by the Orpheus Male Quartet Of Boston, consisting of Wesley ". Howard, Er- nest E. smith, Arthur b. Babeoek and George l.. Penniman. The program viii be as follows:
 The Jolly BlaeksmIths Lay ca;kai Whispering Roses ''oeA
 Quartet solo Selected
 MT, Howard The Little Red Drum Gibson
 Quartet Reading Selected
 Mrs. Hale Jaeobsl Crossing the Bar Macy
 Quartet Solo Selected
 Mr. Penniman Little Cotton Dolly Geibel
 Quartet Hole Selected
 MT. Babcock Beauties Eyes Tosti-Shattuck The Nesper Stars Nevin
 Quartet
 On Thursday afternoon of last week Frank Hendrickson was instantly killed by falling from a high seaffoId in the barn of Gus V. Swanson in East Thompson, where he was unloading hay. He was sSn the scafioid near the beam, and stepping back his foot slipped, and he fell to the floor, break ing his neck. After a prayer at his sesidenee on Sunday, funeral services were held in the Swedish church al North Grosvenordale. A sermon was given :by the pastor in the Swedish language, and in English by an Eng ish student. Selections were sung by Mrs. Mathewson and Miss Jennie John- son. Burial was in the Swedish eeme- iery al North Grosvenordale. The de- ceased leaves four daughters, Miss Lii. ian Hendriekson, who resides at home, Mrs. Oscar Johnson. Mrs. William sheldon, and Mrs. William Bates. If you desire better positions high CT salary, attend the Putnam Gommer- eial school
Putnam patriot., 1909-08-06

Quart Milk Cans Quart Milk Cans Handle Strainers Kettle Fails 6 Nickel Tea Spoons 5 Nickel Table Spoons l.arge Dish Meps Folding Nickel Coat Hangers Large Graters Pad Locks Nickel Soap Brackets Cyclone Egg Reaters Enamel Drinking Cups Large Dripping Pans lee Picks Candle Sticks Nickel Bread Trays Nickel Round Trays Nickel rumblef Brackets Horse Brushes Srub Brushes Large Sponges Good Hammers Jelly Moulds Large Size Lunch Boxes Extra Good Screw Drivers
Putnam patriot., 1909-08-06
10 acre Farm

for sale on road leading to Putnam Heights. We'll supplied with fEuit nf nil Kinds. House, barn, and,outbukltt- ings in good condition. Inquire oI k- l.. KENYON, Livery st. ~
Putnam patriot., 1909-08-06
Bradley Ths>tes

Sousa holds world records for single band performance receipts, single days receipts for three performances in two days; receipts in single week, and for crowds drawn 10 long term season | at summer resorts. exposition, worlds fairs as af the Chicago and St. Louis fairs, the Paris exposition. etc. sousa is coming this way again, and will De heard at Bradley Theatre. Sept. g.
Putnam patriot., 1909-08-06
Wildwood Park

There will be grand display of fire works this Thursday evening. Cars will run both ways after the exhibi- tion.
Putnam patriot., 1909-08-06

Many sufferers from nasal catarrh say they get splendid results py using an atomizer. Fox their benefit we pre- Dare Eiy's Liquid Cream Balm- Ex- espi that it Is liquid it Is in all respects Ike Ihe healing, helpful. pain-ailaying eieam Balm that the public has been Ianiiiar with for years. No cocaine nor other dangerous drug in 1t. The sothing spray is remedy that relieves ~ once All druggists. 75e.. including spfaying tube, or mailed by Ely Bros, = Warren Street, New York
Putnam patriot., 1909-08-06

Heavy, i'm pure block makes mud as. pimply complexion, besdacnes nsssea, indigestion Thin block makes }oa weak, pale. sickly. Burdock nsood Bi1ters makes the blood nens -, pare-spstorcs perfect bealth.
Putnam patriot., 1909-08-06
.a.',aal,iiee a'1.,,I within One Near.

.hsv shaIl not be counted in the iegiti-
 s;ia ;i list of subscribers, and copies nn.silea on account thereof sliaI not be aa1e@ptad for maitaag at the seeond- sIass postage rate Of one cent pound, s-t nav be mailed at the transient sec eed elass postage rate of 1 cent for each sssr ounces or fraction thereof, prepaid Ir starnuS affixed
Putnam patriot., 1909-08-06
euh.,fr;her4 of the Pssr;ot

ss,o5tlirlg to order No. s07 of =. Past office Department subscFi- .le ss cannot be indebted to a newspa- os. n5ore than one year and stili have
 ,,et,sf sent to them ai tie second s.s rsie The order reads as follows. -sa.onable time will be allowed .-slisher. to secure renewals of sub. gs.;,,,i,,-1s. bat unless subscriptions are se.,l -s.issss5 reasgped after the term for .wb;eh t.ley are paid, within the follow ..y r,arififEs:
 thS ,,-itI,in three months
Putnam patriot., 1909-08-06

Large Colanders Steel Squares Nickel Towel Bars Enamel Wash Basins Good Heavy Stove Shovels Aluminium Collapsihle Cups Triple Edge Dust Pans Enamel Iron Bowls Enamel Iron Skimmers Enamel Milk Pans Wire Carpet Reaters Enamel Sauce Pans Nickel Soap Dishes Enamel Pudding Pans Wire Soap Shakers Bread Knives Stove Brushes Cake Knives Nickel Tooth Brush Brackets Stove Mats Shallow Stew Pans Shaving Brushes Wire Dish Drainers Coat Racks iiatehets
 Dippers Studs Dippers
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1909-02-24

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National nd Stale i-uls. tlr .aui w i. s.l-fsi SECS
lha, al Tgfll. aI1alfdtt m fsi-fi .Ar tai
C,- service should -eel 1essr rftsnr-
political consideration sl3gsslagf 7'tsata ~
accordance with u rle o t -1 asRic iaa @ 'fats''-'
wealth
81 That standard .se- 81 iaaulss' aaaasge h.sFl .s
adopted and fui publicity A. Iarl rF- aFra8e'77ra ~
the municipality.
"0 That oppa1luur iailz- relsrtl-eg 30 5tF lei
given before ar-Haaale Islsf7f 1fsesg
franchise tae -las uaac +a-e ~ ~. lsft lsf
that ample Dr. given W t lag ct isr .FEftgfi rirt be
passage 81
and designed FOR tha 81 fae riiar ease eff
~ Thai act should D. la-. Al a. 1ale alfsfifH
making of M Cltr loans payable 81 ~ ,,fFgfF
tle1elpar present larnt srFftefl f
taxation Dr. abe aI8seat hari -Efsa-f Tat
the local e9.erl-rf a5uil ferS sctr1
inc No. winch = ct-e max lssfif lfsTfi ard
shall keep their J5la ~ aelaaH.-
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laed ~ agree caaoerriaa csssse u 81 ~ 1fys
a1SgDed Caarlee 81 I-r JOIN A. Lax iierse ~hefafH
Harvey s Caase Join q loaar f-ssasaesee
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1909-02-24
EVoLUTIoN OF FREAK DocTRIEEs

From the freak notion Of an individual the ad NJ lac0, aFd
principle Of party the evolution Of many doctrine ta
makes noise IN the world Socialism received dtiDc vtas
IRON beiaiy eltfaAHg hpift I>S)f'Db 'aNf"0'N ~
many dangerous dOctrne gain Roadway from 51en8y S
genesis because their earlier Of progress The r t
DO deem them worthy ri serious taFersng DfA fe1
heavyweight inteec when tley bad slowly come ~ f1Iszs
seeming beresy ripe for shifting went a. toe subject "I ry
essays the older uOntes and quarter tat Fere ral emery -
thinking students Ike hansele, from which l91g prc
Of Clarifying and simplifying through the tper aDr ~
Of statesmen before the antdote began ~ ae eer ~ ~
poison 10 the crciiatOry system II the bJly polite
Aowadays thanks ~ ylrle ne~spaper pres aDl l4i1
Of periodicals that have wealthy enough ~ re zoe a %
cals contributors through having Dn1t up eDDD,us ore}
by catering To the popular appetite for Sensational ano Dps p
sion the bead Of any economic political Ut scientific e ~ 9
appears n Flen than Is assa1ep r1I tie Heat>ns ~ 1
critics and unless posses more or es NJ 1e cement n fea vase
10 the world IT nil not Tong SURVIVE The onslaught
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1909-02-24
THE DOUTHITT RESOLUTION

Objection 10 the D9utuu resolution the ground that 81 might
Californian al well taken This community
need not worry about cur-gug California rather i0
San cultivate 0 her best customer y lm
month California killed suspension
bin because didn't California though h has admitted that
necessary The duty Of the legislature here %
without regard what California may trlc
and IN doing pass D0utbr resolution ln connection f
discussion worth while to that the Lal1ona
legislature defeated which the D0uhr resolution criticize
y substantial 5ies appears then. that the sentiment n TIE
lout agrees with the action OF the California legislature
In fact the resolution closes by congratuang that legislature On h
action Tu why should take ofense being congratulate
by Hawaii taken by her legislature matter Of t most
vital importance 70 Hawaii. does appear.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1909-02-24
PRIMO
BEER
FOR SALE.

Stoves and Ranges for all purposes
Water pipe in sizes up to in. and
fittings to inch.
A large variety of galvanized tanks.
Solar Heaters 30 10 100 gallons capa-
city.
Two Latrines. seat, suitable for
school or plantation use
EMMELUTH & CO.. LTD.
Phone 211. 14b King Street
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1909-02-24
PAPER,
SOUVENIR POST CARDS

Royal Ponciana and Fort Shaftar..
200 subjects. Mats, Fans, Baskets
Mandarin Coats, Kimonos, Brasses
Taco Pottery.
HAWAII & SOUTH SEAS CURIO &C.
Alexander Young Building.
Under Electric Sign Hotel ST.
At Moana, Royal Hawaiian and
Young Hotels.
The Southern farm gazette. (Starkville, Miss.) 1895-1909, 1909-01-16
Selling at a Loss.

"J GUILD merchant have any capital left long
IVSoI II he sold his goods for $50 and replen-
SJ ished his stock at a cost OF 81? Any
would say that he was Ounce.
But that IL Just what the Southern cotton far
mers are doing. The Department OF Commerce
and Labor shows that in the two ten months pc
RODS ending April. 1907 and April. 1908. the ag-
gregate amount OF cottonseed meal sold to Ger
many alone for the 90 months amounted to $685.
1885, pounds. II this meal. sent to but
European country. sold for but $25 a ton. here
was &7.609. 409.55 worth OF feed that should
have been fed and the manure returned to the
land that produced the crop. II there but 7
per cent OF nitrogen. this would be 42612.749
pounds OF nitrogen. and at $25 per ton the nitro
gen will have brought less than Is cents per
pound. The men whose land produced this nj
trogen then turn about and buy the same thing
In a mixed fertilizer for 20 cents n pound.
The enormous amount quoted Is but the sales
to Germany. Great Britain and other European
countries doubtless bought much more and the
so OF the South. aided by the fertilizer that cost
so much more than the meal sold for. has fur
nished the whole.
In short the Southern cotton growers are feed
ing the cattle and enrching the soil OF Europe
and paying for the privilege OF doing It, while
their own soil grows poorer. Selling nitrogen at
Is cents and buying II at 20 cents when II the
meal was kept ut home and fed judiciously. the
manure used on the land. and legumes grown In
good rotation. there would not have been any
need for spending a cent for nitrogen. and the
land and tho farmers would have been getting
richer Instead OF poorer How long will II take
us TO get rich In buying article at 20 cents
and selling the same thing. after a hard seasons
work. for II ccnts'
The Southern farm gazette. (Starkville, Miss.) 1895-1909, 1909-01-16

The other day we passed n field which had been
sown I'm peas last summer. The vines had been
left to die the land. and formed sort OF cover
for the land during the winter: but could not
help thinking and saying that the owner OF that
field had spent the summer In gathering nitrogen
and the winter In wasting II. The peavines were
much better than no covering. but II he had sown
rye among them In the fall. he would in all prob
ability have seen twice the Improvement in his
land next summer that he will see from the meth
cd he is following