Putnam patriot., 1910-08-12
VICINITY.
THOMPSON
cHrLp-wHIT-AKER

aav afternoon, when their niece, MISS Wsbel Whitaker, teacher in the Tho,n pson schools, was united in mar ,;sge to Spencer H. Child, of Lancss- ,er. Mass, son of Judge Clarence H.. Child of Woodstock. The nuptial cer- smonv was performed by Rev. George r N siers. of Woodstock Hill, of whose church both young people were mem- hers. Miss Whitaker at one time being the organisf while teacher in Wood stock. The ceremony was performed ppan the large front door step of the house. over which beautiful arch of aaaers had been erected. The we'd ding march was played by Walter Dodge of Woodstock. Marion E. and Eleanor C. Carpenter, daughters of Nf. and Mrs. J. Richard Carpenter of Putnam, were bridesmaids, and the ushers were Chauney $. Child, brother ef The groom, and Myron Whitaker, mother of the bride. The newly mar ried couple left. in an automobile for theIr new home in Lancaster, where Mf. Child is assistant foreman on large farm.
 Rev. samuel N. Dike, D. D., of Au- bufndale, is the guest of his brother, J. N. Dike.
 The annual picnic of the Quinnatis- set grange was held at Bates grove, Webster lake, on Thursday Of last week, and was an unusually success fnl affair. The committee in charge of the outing was Miss Mary Ross, R. \. Chandler and George Law, and they are receiving many compliments for their work. A clam dinner was served al noon, over 300 people being present. In the afternoon there was literary program with addresses, music and recitaLions. Rev. J. K. Moore of the Congregational church here, was one of the speakers. The same quartet from the Congregational choir in Put nam that sang at the grange one eXen- ing last winter, were present, and more than fulfilled the announcement that they would furnish fine music. slight shower at noon was the only fea- ture that was not enjoyed.
 Prosecuting Agent Addison J. Greenslit of Hampton, assisted by State Policeman William F.. Jackson and Fred Mitchell paid a visit to George G. Cutler of East Thompson last week. Cutler was found, It IS said, seated in back of table, on which three bottles of whiskey were prominently displayed. Asked If he was selling ldqaof he replied that he was and the state policeman aecord- ingly quenched their thirst. The men then asked Cutler if he was not afraid he would be caught by the police and replied that he didn't give damn for the state authorities. He twas aecord- ingly arrested and taken before Justice Of the Peace Randolph Ii. Chandler of Thompson. Before his arrest over three gallons of whiskey, the same amount of rum, two gallons of gin, a large amount of wine and four barrels of cider were seized At his tlial Cut Ter displayed little fear Of 'eonse- quenees, saying that he was doing good business aad they could fine him if they pleased. He also remarked that he was doing . missionary work, selling nothing but pure goods, some thing that licensed places are not do- ing. This remark did not go, how ever, and ne was fined Slao and costs, which he paid.
 Mrs. Ann NJ. Alton, widow of John \. Alton, died at her home in Worees- ter, Tuesday evening, the result of shock, aged 76 years The funeral Was held on Thursday morning. She leaves four daughters and one son, also a brother, Silas E. Jacobs, residing ln Denver, and two sisters, Mrs. T. k. Case of Norwich, and Mrs. George D. Crosby of Thompson
 Mrs. Fred Wicks and family left town last Thursday to spend two weeks at Gloucester.
 George Dexter and daughter. Mrs. Charles Knight, have gone to Proxi- denee to spend two weeks among feia' uses there.
 The picnic held at Bates grove Web ster lake, on Tuesday of this week oy the Congregational Sunday school Was well attended and all had good unae: The weather being so delightful added much to the occasion.
 Q. l.. Mills of the Conservatory of Music, Boston, is enjoying a vacation al the old homestead.
 ]. Wesley Doane and wife of Boston have been spending a day or i@o Ill town and left on Monday for New efk.
 Miss Lucy Ingraham of Providence N a> Ill town over Sunday.
 Ms. Emogene Williams returned last Saturday fram visit to Boston aud it's several beaches, enjoying the trip and the many places of interest she visited.
 Choice stationery for your summer home, either engraved or plain, can De procured at Shaw's-the Jeweler, also large assortment local post cards.
 Rev. Bennett t. Miller, Connecticut representative of the internationai he- form Bureau, occupied the puipit ot The Congregational chnEeh tasi sunday evening. Tn addition To the address he sang a selection.
 Ms. and Mrs. Burton Hoyle and daughter May, of Saranae. \. i', are the guests of Miss Anna Hoyle in East Thompson.
 Mrs. John Chase and Florence and Vernon Chase of Brooklyn, A- l., are guests at Nathan Chase's-
 Rev. Welcome E. Bates of Mystic IS 10 again preach in the Baptist ehatch next Sunday. He is the guest Of his sister. Mrs. Calvin NJ. Munyan.
 Misses Edith and Grace Cruf enter tained Putnam friends on Monds. Misses Louise Swelt. Marjorie Burgess and Esmeralda Macdonald.
 Mrs. George W. sChild of Putnam was the guest of her daughter, Ms k- (. Paine, over Sunday
 E. 5. Backus is much improved from his recent indisposition, but has not entirely recovered his usual neailh.
 The attendants al the Congregations church last Sunday morning were iof- tnnate in hearing the musical portion of the service, the Misses Aiiorisnt oI Boston who were guests at Andre. Mills'. Miss Eunice Albright played