Putnam patriot., 1910-12-09
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Rain. did you say

MAIN. dAd AoA SO
Well hardly. but snow, plenty.
The January thaw seems to be about
the nearest event with promise OF rain.
It's cold, too. The community trout
which has resided for several years in
the town spring was found frozen by
James Keith on Wednesday morning.
The trout MAS a small one when placed
in the spring but weighed something
like two pounds when taken out.
DIR. Homer Gage of Worcester upon
advice of DIR. Kent of Putnam Was
called to consult upon the case of Miss
Bertha Davis last Thursday. Dr..
not be practicable. Miss Davis ease
seems to be of q serious character the
disease having been determined as
principally affects the brain and eyes.
She retains, however, her accustomed
ciearness and vigor of mind.
The Mems club of Eastford gave
supper ID quite q number OF invited
guests on last Friday evening. An ex-
celient supper, consisting of chicken
pie, esealloped potatoes, cake, mince
pie and coffee, was served, after which
the guests gathered in the audience
roam of the Congregational chapel.
The newly-elected president OF the
club, l.. II. snow presided. lie pre-
senied Rev. j b. King, the author and
founder of the club, who, in n few
words made known the object and
aims of the organization. The club
was instituted with the idea of further
ing the social interests of the conmun-
ity in general by the introduction Of
high class social features in the form OF
a series of lectures; by fostering OF Ath-
ietic interest; by providing for prizes
for proficiency in study for the school
children of the community. by arrange
ments fer community festivals. by the
encouragement Of property improve
ment and by the effort TO get ALI men
TO recognize the kingship Of Jesus
Christ AIR. King suggested the read
ing Of the constitution and the presi-
dent introduced Charles ID. Tatem, the
secretary Of the club, who read the
constitution and bylaws. After TINS
the president introduced Rev H. H.
Goodsell of the Baptist church, who
said he was highly IN favor OF sueh
movement ia the place tut ieafed that
the success of the movement wouid
suffer from The TACT that active mem
bers of the elao must be Gongrega-
tianalist>, aud they alone have the
fIghi 10 vote and All others can be but
associate nleanbefs Key. A. III.
Wiihee was next called upon and ex-
pressed himself Ia somewhat the same
way. Albert Hammond OF Wood
stock WIS next called upon and SAID
he hoped 10 zee this clue succeed. Dr.
n. II. Converse expressed himself a.
pleased AT The institution but felt IT
ought To make possible the admission
of others To active membership. Judge
] II Tatem felt that the intent OF tfle
meeting had oeen somewhat mishndef-
slosd and said that these suggested
changes would require time 10 eHeei'
A. vi. Keith. town clerk. spoke hig11s
Of the movement and expressed aim
self as being willing that The eonsittu.
ton should be altered. Heu5y baeii
of North Ashford, ". l.. Kenyon OF
kenyonsille. Andrew q. III 9f-e Oh
North Ashford, Charles Deans. VII.
nam :. Warren and Charles ID. dein
were Others who spoke ia favor OF Inc
club as well as in favor of an aunena-
roent 10 The constitution This elno
will. If placed upon broad basis, oe
Of tnestim able value TO Eastford and II
is hoped thai it may prosper. Mueh
credit is due its author.
Ifunable to lind what you desire In
nv stock. select from any catalogue
you have and | will furnish - adsef-
Used. G.. E. Shaw.