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Putnam patriot., 1909-04-02
- POM FRET

The school at Hamlet Lodge closed last week, and the Pomfret School boys went on Monday
 A good many from here attended the Rhetoricals at Woodstock last Friday evening.
 Patrick Davis moved to town neal Boston Monday.
 Miss Louise Hoppin was in town for a day this week.
 Mrs. Ferriday has opened her house and will be here most of the time this spring.
 MT. Perry has concluded that he is not strong enough to continue to carry the mail in all weathers and do the business connected with it. He has served the people faithfully and We art all sorry to have him give it up, al though we all know 1t means long hours of work. Michael Ellington is to take his place, beginning April lst.
 Miss Olive Reyes is visiting her aunt Mrs. l.. J. Reyes.
Putnam patriot., 1909-04-02
Bradley TheAter

1Mrs. Wiggs of the Cabbage Patch'' which pleased large audience earlier this SC asen, and which comes again on Thursday night, April s, is the success ful drama which has been written around her life and that of Loyey Ma " and their neighbors. Mrs. W1ggs is permanent figure upon the stage the central character of a quaint character play. It was beyond doubt from the start that Mrs. Wiggs would eventual ly find herself before the footlights. for her popularity in book form reached almost at once a height achieved by but few creations of the novelist. Ev- erybody has been charmed by the cheerful christian philosophy of this bright-faeed little woman who thought il s.sinful to fuss" and whose constant prayer was. 70 Lord, keep me from gettin' sour" Though so humble in type. she has become a sort of incaina- tion of the American spirit of opti- mism. Mrs. Wiggs is hard pressed for honors by the characters of Mis- Hay, NIT. Stubbins and Lovey Mary. In these characters have been created types Of humor so clean cut in every salient feature as to have formed in the hands of less pfodigal dramatist the central figures Of four plays. The east of players has been carefully selected. Olive West will be this seasons Mrs. Wiggs, Harry Buchanan will again portray MT. Stubbins, and Minnie Milne has also been Fe-engaged for the role of Mis- Hazy-
Putnam patriot., 1909-04-02
EAST WOODSTOCK.

Mrs. Josephine Steene of Danielson has been visiting relatives here the past week.
 Carl Morse, accompanied his cousin Laurence Rice te Barre. Wednesday the latter having spent few day, with the family of NJ. E. Morse.
 Several from here received invita- tions to the house warming al C. L. Rawson $ at North Woodstock Thurs. day.
 Mabel Eddy spent the week end with Ninifred Potter at Maplewood Farm.
 Clara Eddy is visiting Laura May al New Boston this week.
 Mrs. G. l.. Upham and Miss Ethe leave Friday for Boston and surbur los, for weeks visit with Everett and sydney Upham and families, and to make the acquaintance of Everett Lyman Upham, 1T.
 Earl Benis was in town few day. to assist his parents in moving. Hs has a new position al Salisbury, com. meneing his duties April l.
Putnam patriot., 1909-04-02
THOMPSON.

The entertainment and supper given by the young men of the Baptist | P. |. in the Town Hall last Friday even- ing was entertaining and successful.
 The choirs of the various churches the Easter services.
 The tax collector. l.. F. Lamoureux made his annual circuit of the town last week, beginning at East Fhomp- son Monday, and ending at Mechanics vile Friday afternoon.
 Mrs. k. C. Paine has been in Boston this week attending the grand opera.
 The pastors of the three Methodist churches in the town, at West Thomp- son, North Grosvenor-Dale, and East Thompson, are attending the annual conference at Pawtucket this week.
 Union Fast Day services will be held at the Congregational church al Il q. m. with sermon by Rev. Mr.Huizinga. Mrs Emma Eaton of Boston, who has resided here for the past year, was rendered a Post Card Shower on her birthday, March 18th, receiving many cards from this place and out of town. She was guest that day of Mrs. E.. NJ. Herrtck, and was presented these lines:
 Wild windy March is raging,
 Although the forerunner of Spring, As in days of bleak November,
 Around the hearihstone We cling. Years of life have been spared you,
 Kind deeds you have sown hour by
 hour,
 Some perhaps dropped by chance only,
 In time sprung up flower. No cowardly fears detain you,
 When duty in sight commands, Master of work, master of self,
 Has been the work of your hands. A sacrificing love is yours,
 Love that will always flourish. Full of strength and sympathy,
 Which your friends will forever
 cherish.
 As the ills of life come upon you,
 With grace you'll bear them all. God and eternal hope is yours,
 You'll be ready for His call.
Putnam patriot., 1909-04-02
NoRru WOODSTOCK

A Farmers Institute under the aus piees of the Agricultural Society and State Board of Agriculture will be held In the Hall in this village on Thurs day, :April Sth. Those who are ex- peeted to speak are Prof. Stoneham of Storrs on "Poultry," Prof. Britton of the New Haven Experiment Station on "insecticides for Shade Trees v Mrs. Charles Wheeler of Storrs will give talk on .Domestic Science a subject which seems to be very popular at present at institute meetings Prof. Trueman will speak on "Dairying. Go0d music will be in attendance. The committee is desirous that people shall come prepared to ask questions on the various subjects. Lunch will be served at noon, the morning session commencing at 10 o'clock.
 Prof. Sidney Morse has been having short vacation.
 Earle Bemis has been spending q few days at home, helping his parents move.
 Mrs. Frank Chaffee has gone to Tol- iand to spend several weeks.
 Mrs. Olin Chafiee spent last week in Hartford.
 NfnnIfred Potter enteftaineu MaDti Eddy over Sunday.
 Mrs. Jessie Marsh of Southbfidge is visiting her brother and sister in this place.
 Herbert S. Potter of WestU pton was Tn town over Sunday.
 Maade Healey and Florence Hubbard are having weeks vacation Bernice 4geatfff fs at home aisn
 Mrs. A. (. Hubbard and Mrs. Il. r. Hibbsrd have the Easter social Tn charge. \ good program is being prepared. Supper will consist oi ssi- ads, eggs. rolls, cake, etc Remember The date, April 9ih. Elizabeth Hayward of Putnam is spending couple of weeks with her Ffandmolher, Mrs. A. C. Hubbard
 Ar. and Mrs l.. J. Leayitt were gsy- n surprise by their nelg ghbors or aelr -5th wedding anniversary, which
 as last Saturday. Over sixty per- ens were present. They received a
 fEasxr 0f nice gifts. among s-Sin
Putnam patriot., 1909-04-02
WOODSTOCK

pnblie Rhetoricals at Stne Academy Friday evening was the occasion of the usual enthusiastic interest throughout the,town, which brought the people together in sufficient numbers to pack Academy Hall. The Ichange made in fhe stage by the new windows was ap- preciated, and the display of potted plants was attractive. Excellent mu- sic vas fnrnishedby Morse's Orchestra of Putnam. The chorus singing by the students was most acceptable and was under the direction of Burton E. Leavitt of Putnam. The elOcutiOnary drill had been given by Principal Hall, assisted by Miss Bertha Page, and the satisfactory carrying out ofthe follow ing program reflected much credit up. on their instructors and the individual efforts of the students of theSenior and Junior classes:
 Chorus-The Preside King, Rose iamation-The Home in the Gov ernment, Grady
 Lyman R. Fitts Recitation-Her Letter, Harte
 Edith A. Eddy Recitaton-The Sermon, Aicott
 Flora B. Alton Deelamation-a St.Patrick was a Gen tleman. Bennett b When the TrainC ComesIn, W aterman
 Leonard II. HeaIey, Jr. lamation-Carrying the Message 10 Garcia. Hubbard
 Wallace E. Armstrong Reeitation-knee Deep in June, Riley
 Mary F.. Flynn Female Chorus-Swing Song, LeaVitt Declamation-The New South, Grady
 Adolph w. Lawson Reeitation-My Double, Hale
 Alice k. Wilbur Deciamation-Dead upon the Field af Honor, Higginson
 Louis K. Miller lamation-Teaching Rollo 10 Play
 Raymond W. Sheldon Female Chorus-Cabin Lullaby Recitation-Peneiope's $ Christmas
 Dance. Cloud
 Edith $. Briggs Reeitation--Aux ltaliens, llytton
 Marion E. Smith Deelam amation-Lincoln, Stryker
 Herbert E. Nelson Recitation-Mr. Coon and MT. Rabbit
 Bernice E. Bates Recitltion-An Easter with Pareppa
 Lyle w. Turner Chorus-Sailors' Chorus, iLeavitt Senior Glass Honor Essay,
 Lyle W. Turner Miss Eliza Berrian has returned from three weeks visit to Hartford. Mrs. \. ?. kingsbury, accompanied her, re- maining for q short visit.
 Arthur Futile of New Britain is boarding at the Films.
 MT. and Mrs. Herbert kingsbury spent Sunday at Overlook Manse. MT. and Mrs. William Howard have spent few days with Baltic relatives. William ]. Lindeman is spending a week in New York, and Mrs. Iinde. man and W alter are visiting in Wor- cester.
 Misses Edith Hall and Ethel Spald- ing are home for the vacation. The following is the program of the Farmers Institute to be held at North Woodstock on Thursday, April sth, at 10 o'clock, a. m.:
 Address of Welcome.
 Response by Col. J. Y. Brown, Secreta- " of State Board of Agriculture Address. AThe Elm Leaf Beetle and Other Shade Tree Insects w. E. Britton, Connecticut Agricultural Station, New Haven. Address, "General management of Poultry Pcof. F. H. Stonehan Connecticut Agricultural College, StOrrs.
 l2.30 Lunch.
 Address, Household Seienee," Mrs. C. A. Wheeler, St0rrs. Address, Essentials of Successful Dairying," Prof. J. M Truem an, Connecticut Agricultural College Come prepared to ask questions on the above topics. All are welcome
Putnam patriot., 1909-04-02
A Swede Topsy.

A little Swede boy presented himself before the schoolma'am. who asked his name
 "Yonny Olsen." he replied
 How old are your asked she.
 .Ay not know how old Ay bane.. Well. when were you born" con tinued the teacher, who nearly tainted at the reply:
 -Ay not born at all Az got step mutter City Journal
 New Wife-1 wish to get some but ter, please Dealer Roll butter ma'am. New WIfe-So. We wish ts eat 1t on biscuits
Putnam patriot., 1909-04-02
VICINITY
c ouCE>TeR

Pardon Williams, direct descend snt of RogerWilliams in the sixth gen sration, died at his home in Scituate thursday, in his 94th year. He was ,he first president and founder oi the Roger Williams Family Association, the membership of which numbers sew oral hundred. Throughout his long life Pardon Williams up 10 two years aeo lived in the house in which he was horn in Foster, R, l. He retained his faculties until within short period of his death, and appeared as hale and hearty as if many years younger, In ls4a he married MissiIydia S. Bishop, hv whom he had nine children. She died Feb. Is, 1884.
Putnam patriot., 1909-04-02

sum of s2z- Calvin Rawson read an appropriate original poem. Cake and ice cream were served Mrs. Luther Rawson and Mrs. Calvin Rawson each made cake with the dates lss4-ls0e them.
 F. E. Barrett has been confined to the house for week or more with the grip.
Putnam patriot., 1909-04-02

Carpenter Morton Roofing will give you every protection that ironr tin or shingles will, but II will not rot like shingles or rust ike lin and Ifon- II ls n non conductor of heat and cold and is more durable and less xpensi se than either of the Roof Coverings mentioned. IL is guaranteed fo fast fae ve=--- N. Kinney will slow you this gu srantee.
Putnam patriot., 1909-04-02
Cured To Stay CMDd How . Putnam Citizen Found Complete Freedom from
 Kidney Troubles.

n you suffer from backaceh-
 From urinary disorders
 Prom any disease of the kidneys, Be cured to stay cured.
 Doan's Kidneys Pills make lasting cures. Putnam people testify.
 Here's one case of:
 Mrs. Joseph MarteIle, 50 Canal Street, Putnam. Conn.,. says s1 have had no return of kidney trouble whatever since Doan's Kidney PilIs cured me several years ago. I wss in . bad way before l need this remedy. The pain in my back was aImost unbearab bic and also suflered from headaches and dizzy spelis- was very restless st night and on arising in the morning, felt tired and quite unfit to begin the dsy's work. Hearing good reports sboat Dosn's Kidney Pills, thought if might be we'll to give this remedy . trial and procured box at Dressef's drug store. The first fev doses helped me and before long all symptoms of my trouble entirely dis appeared. lam sure there is no better remedy on the market today than Doaa's Kidney PiIls."
 For sale by all dealers Price 50 cents. Foster Miibnrn Co.,, Buffaio, New York; sole scents for the United States. 
 Remember the name - Doan's and take no other-
Putnam patriot., 1909-04-02
Holiday Goods

Skates Sleds Flexible Flyers Electric Flash Lights Electric Toys Pocket Knives, Shears Razors Carving Sets Silver Plated Knives and Forks Spoons etc. Silver Neke and Coffee Pots, Crockery and Glassware.
Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1909-02-18
AUTOS PRESERVE HEALTH.
London Physician Says Gases DE
stroy Germs and Act rs Tonic.

London Physician Says Gases De.
stroy Germs and Act rs Tonic.
The death rate III London in a re-
cen week was only 10 per 10000, the
lowest rate in over half Il century. \
physician whose anonymity is pre-
served declares this is due to the de-
crease in horse traffic and especially
the increase in motor traffic.
The fumes from the motor cars and
motor buses. according to this authOri-
ty. are the finest possible disinfectant.
clearing the air Of germs and impuri-
ties. He says the burr c~arbOnized
matter is a splendid antiseptic and the
creosote vapors that come from the
motor are in reality 4 health tonic and
bracer.
There has been a campaign recently
against the motor buses in London, the
charges against them being that they
are driven to the common danger, ere
ate a tremendous noise, and make the
air reek with a foul stencil. Those
who object on the last mentioned
ground are now b%esOught to regard il
as a blessing in disguise.
Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1909-02-18
wAsu1NaToN's INAUGURATION.
Nistoric Scene When He First Took
the Oath us President.

nv
the Oath rs President.
OF all the monuments that have been
erected to American heroes and states
men none seems more fitting and apDro-
PIRATE than the great bronze statue Oh
George Washington on the steps OF the
subtreasury building at Wall and Broad
streets, New York City. This splendid
likeness OF the Father of His Country
marks the exact spot where he stood
when he took the oath Of Office on April
80. 1880. Furthermore, it marks the
exact financial center of the nation
whose destinies Washington 81 ardent
lF proclaimed to Congress and the as
sembled multitude on that farOff day.
When Gen. Washington. on his way
from Phila deIphia. came up the bay
in a handsomely decorated barge all the
vessels in the harbOr except 7 were
decked with flags. and there WAS a con-
tinuOus o a Of saluting guns. The sin
gle vessel which wore no gala dress
was the Spanish ~man-of-war Galveston.
She stood off Governors island black.
grim and ~sulleDly silent. There was Il
feeling OF Indignation among the crowds
on shore when this was noticed. but at
the moment when the Presidents barge
came abreast the warship the Calves
tons yards were manned as If by magic
and her rigging burst into a bloom OF
fiuttering flags as her guns crashed out
the presidential salute. Arm in arm
with Gen. Knox, Gen. Washington walk
ed across Battery park, a carriage
was in waiting to convey the Presi-
dent to his lodgings in Cherry street.
but he preferred to walk, leading n
civic and military parade up Broadway.
At dawn on the following day the
national salute was fired at Bowling
Green. Gen. Washington arrived with
a military and civic escort at Federal
hall at moor and was led to the Senate
chamber. As he entered Vice President
Adams said:
Sir, the Senate and House of Repre-
sentatives CT the United States are
ready to attend YOU to take the oath
required by the constitution. which will
be administered by the chancellor of
the State of New York"
Il am ready to proceed" said Gen.
Washington.
The Vice President. Senators and
chancellor then led the way to the
open outside gallery, and thereon the
spot where the statue now stands-the
oath of office was administered. AS
Gen. Washington stepped upol the bal
cony the multitude in the street burst
into cheers. Gen. Washington wore a
suit of dark brown cloth, white silk
stockings, silver shoe buckles. and at
his side there hung Il steel hilted sword.
Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1909-02-18
kNTT-JhP BILL FAILS.
GIrsure Beaten 4s to 28 in Cali
fornia Legislature.

here is % be 20 ~anti-Japanese leg
is alton at this session Of the Califor-
ni.l Legislature. That fact was very
ernphatically declared by the Assembly
Wednesday when. after an all-day de-
bate. Drew's anti-alien bill was beaten
by the decisive v0te Of Is to 2S. AS
the bill would require forty-OEe votes
to become Il law. it was thirteen short
of Il majority.
The work Of the Presidents big stick
and of thu Governors war club n
apparent in the way in which men who
originally proclaimed themselves anti
japanese dropped away from the bills
wen the test came. Even Speaker
Stanton and .Asseablyman Leeds, who
led tho fight against the Drew bill.
were surprised at the completeness Of
their victory. as they had not expected
II . bill! would fail by more than three
or four votes.
The ether bills aimed at the Japan
Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1909-02-18
SHOT BY MAYORS BROTHER.
Tragic Accident at Home Of Chief
Municipal Officer of Chicago.

George BuSse. brother of .Iayor Fred
A. BusSe of Chicago. accidentally dis
charged q revolver IN Il room of his
fiat at the Walton apartments in that
city the other evening, and the bullet.
speeding with tragic fatality through
a window, across an areaWay. and into
another window. killed Mrs. Lucius c..
Tuckernan us she stood at a dressing
table in the Sat opposite.
The victim Of the wandering bullet
a known i'll army circles as "one OF
the beautiful Girard sisters" She lived
In Milton, n. Y, and less than 4 week
before came to Chicago with one Of
her children to visit her parents. Her
father, Brig. Gen. a. C. Girard. is on
the retired list. He has lived in the
Walton apartments for several years.
Mr.. Busse, IN his own apartment,
was explaining to Bertha Lemke. q
maid, the use Of the revolver when the
weapon was discharged. Mr.. Busse was
absolved from blame by the relatives
of Mrs. Tuckerman as they stood about
her body.
Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1909-02-18

The Minnesota Sherifs' Association
meeting in St. Paul voted solidly in favor
Of putting all sheriffs on a salary basis.
IN regard to changing the time of cleo
tion Of ali county officers from every two
years to every four years, there was a
difference of opinion and no action was
taken as to recommending any legisla-
ton. The matter was left with the ex-
ecutive committee for action.
President Roosevelt and his cabinet,
the Governor OF Ohio, the Governors of
all Southern States, Gov.-elect Joseph VI.
Brown Of Georgia, Senators Bacon and
Clay, the entire Georgia congressional
delegation, and prominent Southerners
were invited 70 attend the dinner given
by the Atlanta Chamber of Comn1erce
at which PreEident-elect Taft was the
guest of honor and chief speaker.
Former Minister to Spain Hannis b.
Taylor of Alabama, in an article fer the
North American Review, asks if the
South is going TO continue its attitude of
isolation and It's antagonism to industrial
and commercial Development. He wants
to know if the South is going to go on be-
ing the pocket borough of one political
party when her industries have become
diversified and when the negro question
has been practically settled. Editor Wat
terson of the Courier-Journal saws that
Taylor is a dreamer.
That President Roosevelt had inter
posed his name and influence 10 check the
progress of anti-Japanese bills in the Cali
tOrnia Legislature became known when
his message to Gov. Gillett appeared. He
asked the Governor to take steps to have
said legislation held up until he could be
heard from, saying that a letter had been
forwarded expressing his wishes. The
Governor replied that the bills had been
he'd Up. and that copies of the same had
been mailed to the President. One Of the
meas res would prevent the the owner
ship cf property for more than seven
Years by aliens. Another expressly names
the Japanese in the law spgregatinc Non
"9iian children in public schools. Still
another would prevent an alien from be-
coming n director in "A corporation. In
his letter TO Gillett the President saws
that these measures are most unfortunate.
as the Japanese government has acted in
COED faith on the arrangement as to immi
grafton concluded two years ago
Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1909-02-18
Anticfpnted Cnuse for Sorrow.

Ina came In from the country on her
fifth birthday to visit her cousin May.
At night they were pat to bed early.
An hour passed. when heartbreakiEG
sobs were heard from the chi!dren's
bedroom.
What is the matter, children?"
asked Mays mother, entering the dark
room.
From under the hedclothes Ina
sob6ed out, May wont give me any
of her peanuts"
But May has no peanuts" replied
her aunt.
Il know that" sohbed Ina, but she
said if Sic die have peanuts she
wouldn't r;r" '- -DclineatOr
Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1909-02-18
An I~niCCILy City.

Port an Prince, capital Of Hayti. ha:
a population of about 10000 and is one
of the Unluckiest cities in the worI.
1t WAS shaken TO pieces by an earth,
quake in 1912. In 1850 one-ffth of the
city was destroyed by fire. Another de
strucsiye fire occurred in 1894. In 1885,
q third Of the city was reduced to ash.
es. SEQ houses were burned and 4.OGC
persons were made homeless. In 1890
there was another serious fire and this
was followed by still another in 1902
Quite recently there was a conflagra,
ton which swept away 400 houses.
Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1909-02-18
GOOD CHANGE.
Coffee to Postum,

The large army of persons who have
found relief from many chronic all
nents by changing from coffee to Post
nm as a daily beverage is growing
zach day.
It is only a simple question of try
ing it for oneself in order to know the
Joy Of returning health as realized by
Ill Ills. young lady. She writes:
Il had been q coffee drinker nearly
all my life and it affected my stom-
Hth-caused insomnia and | was sell
ION without 4 headache. l had heard
about Postum ard how beneficial il
was. so concluded to quit coffee and
try it,
II was delighted with the change.
l can now sleep well and seldom ever
have headache. My stomach has got
ten strong and | can eat without suf-
fering afterwards. / think my whole
system greatly benefited by Postum.
My brother also suffered from stom-
lch trouble while he drank coffee, but
now, since using Postum, he feels SO
much better he would not 90 back to
coffee for anything"
Name given by Postum Co. Battle
Greek, Mich. Read The Road to
WellvilIe,' In pkgs. There's q Rea-
SON"
Ever read the above letter? A
new n appears from time to time.
They are genuine, true and full of
human interest.
Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1909-02-18

down until almost a skeleton. l thought
there was no hope for me and moth
Ing helped me until l began using
Doan's Kidney Pills. 1 improved rap
Idly and finally became so well that the
trouble never returned"
Sold by all dealers. 80 cents q box.
Foster-Milburn Co, Buffalo, \. Y.
Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1909-02-18

and cure the con
gestiOn or infiam-
nation of the kid
neyS that il inter
fering with their
work and causing
that pain that
makes you say:
''Oh, my back"
David Price,
Corydon, low a,
says: My back
was 50 weak and
lame | could hard
~ walk. The kid
neys showed bad
disorders. | ran
Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1909-02-18
Rural

What you farmers want is uDlift-
ing" said the statesman.
That's right answered Farmer
Corntossel. I've got a grand piano.
steam heat and a private gas plant
All we want now is an elevator in the
Observation-Disclosures Star.