Putnam patriot., 1909-12-17

heard 10 relate how, at that time, he did all the switching in the Worcester freight yard with a single horse. Later he went West and became conductor on the C. II. X D. R. K. and for many years was faithful and efficient em- ploye of that company.
 MT. Stone was quite sportsman and enjoyed above all things the life of the woods, lakes, and streams with rod or gun. He has angled for trout, his favorite sport. in almost every state in the union where trout abound. He was an expert with a gun and he had an interesting way of narrating his ex- periences on the Great Lakes and rivers of the West, In Florida and Maine shooting water foul and birds. He has often entertained his friends with these "reminiscences and the de- light they caused will long be remem- bered.
 Upon his return East he again took up his residence in Thompson, and his happiest hours were spent in the sur rounding woods and fields al his fla vorite pastime, and seldom did he re. turn from days sport empty-handed.
 He was married in ls4e and for 63 years has been devoted husband. He joined Putnam Lodge A. F. X A. NJ. of Woodstock in 1878, and was a chart CT member of Corner Stone lodge of Thompson where for over 3i years he has been an active and devoted mem. Der. He was a kind friend and neigh hor, always had a kind word and smile for his friends, and was of a cheerful disposition, looking upon the bright side of life. He will be greatly missed in the community where he has lived so long.
 Mir. Stone is survived by his wife, Harriet Read Stone, and ono son James A. Stone, of Chattanooga, Tenn.
 ,Enneral services were held at the Stone home last Thursday at 2 o'clock i, and were in charge of Corner Stone Lodge No. l22, A. +. & A. NJ. Intef- nsnt in the North Grosvenordale cem- etery.
 MRS. BENJAMIN CoGswELL.
 Mrs. Benjamin Cogswell, 70, died suddenly at her home, in Dsyville, late Sunday night. She had been . resi- dent of Dsyville for many years.
 She Is survived by four daughters- Mrs. Ida Bailey, Worcester; Mrs. Erie Johnson, Putnam; Miss Cora Coggs- well, of California; .Bernice $. of Day vile; and two sons, William Dyke and Benjamin Cogsweil, of. Dayville.
 MT. Coggswell who died 2l years ago, was Superintendent of the mill at Day vile.
 MINNIE MAE. CovEIL.
 Miss Minnie Mae Covell, aged "A years and seven months, eldest daugh- ter of Mir. and Mrs. Marcus A. Covell, passed away Wednesday, Dec. i5. at 12 o'clock p. m. Miss Covell had been i'll about four months with heart trouble. The funeral will be held Sun- day at her late home in North Gros- venordale at o'clock P. m. Burial in West Thompson cemetery.
 ELMER FRED KNIGHT
 Elmer F. Knight died in South Woodstock on Thursday after an ill- ness of several months. He graduated from the Putnam High school in the class of 1909, and vas the possessor Of much natural ability with the pencil, his sketches attracting much atten- ton. During his connection with the school .he was manager of both the basket ball and base bali teams. The funeral will be held on Saturday al Il o'clock al the residence of A. K. Cole, South Woodstock. and will be strictly private in accordance with the request of the deceased. The burial will bc in