Putnam patriot., 1909-01-22
EAST WOODSTOCK.


 in Worcester.
 Mrs. Eliot Clemence of southbridge was at Bonnie View last week.
 A son was born to Mr. and Mrs. Eu- elan Bassett al Stamford, January ls, the first grandehild Of Edward Bassett, mail driver from the Hill to North and East Villages.
 MT. and Mrs. Allison Potter and in- fant son are spending afew weeks with his parents.
 Mrs. E. k. May received word Tues day from her brothers in Tacoma, Wash, of the terrible blizzard which struck that city January 6, and had continued showing five days without ceasing. Thermometer was Is above zero, snow 2l inches deep, common blanks were utilized for sleigh runners. The trolley system was almost at a standstill. Roses were blooming there January 1st. The winters are usually quite mild, the thermometer seldom going below 30 degrees.
 George H. Johnson, carpenter and house painter, was quietly married in Webster, January 16, to Mrs. Alice k. Dodge, also of this place. The ceremo- ny was performed by Rev. Frank k. Pcmeroy. They lhave the best wishes of their many friends. MT. and Mrs. Johnson will reside at Pleasant View.
 MT. and Mrs. Benjamin Farrows are occupying the tenement recently vaca- ted by Mrs. G. H. Johnson.
 A social under the auspices of the Ladies Aid Society, will be held in the Brick Hall, Friday evening, January 29th. The program will consist of ma- sic, readings, and a drill by sixteen young ladies. Refreshments of sand wiches, cake and lemonade will be served Candy, home made, will also be on sale. A social hour to follow. Admission 10 cents. !
 A dozen or more farmers art cutting ice this week. It is ten inches thick.
 Tuesday the thermometer registered just zero.
 Joseph Spencer met with a serious accident Tuesday, while he was draw ing ice and unloading. The lice tongs in some manner caught in his face, tearing the bridge from his nose. Dr. Gildersleeve took several stitches to close the wound. MT. Spencer is about seventy years of age.
 An especially interesting social will be given in Brick hall Friday evening, Jan. 29th, at 7.3O. Special features will be introduced in the entertainment, previous to the supper; consisting of sandwiches, cake and fruitade. A record breaker is expected. Admission 10 cents.
 Those who attended the state grange from Woodstock were State Master. l.. H. Healey, Master c. NJ. Perrin, Mas ter Sly, MT. land Mrs. C. H. Potter. Lecturer Rev. T. A. Turner, C. H. Kill lam, J. D. Sanger, MT. and Mrs. 0. A. Hiscox, Miss Edith Carpenter and Miss Mary A. Potter. Tuesday even- ing which was public by invitation was especially interesting. A fine pro grame consisting of an address of wei come by Mayor Hooker of Hartford, response by overseer Peck, by ad- of Vermont, New York State Master Godfrey; board commissioner McDon- aid, Bro. Win. Barron, and recitations and music. Wednesday evening the sixth degree was confered upon class of about 40.
 From the Grange, Mir. and Mrs. c. H. Potter and Miss Mary A. Potter visited friends in Middletown. C. H. Killam visited friends in Thompsonville, Windsor Somers, Ha- zardville and Springfield. taking weeks vacation with fine time as the result.
 While in Hartford C. H. Killam, J. D. Sanger and and C. NJ. Perrin were met by their friend, Charles Yetter, who invited them to take an auto ride to his home, in East Hartford, which was gladly accepted. After fine ride and pleasant call at his home the party returned safely 10 headquarters.