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Putnam patriot., 1910-09-16
Progress bi the Sewer.

The section of the sewer from the corner Of Woodstock avenue and Marshall street, north on Marshall street to Providence street, has been completed and the street Is Deing clean ed up and pat back tn is former state.
 The contract for the short addition from Providence to Battey streets has been awarded to line suzio Company, which has done all the work thus far.
 section one will probably be com pleted this week. Only a short dis tanee on Woodstock avenue remains to be finished te connect with the Marsh all street section.
 Connection with the sewer is rapidly being made al the Convent. This was the objective point of section one, AS tue unavoidable overflow from the eesspooi at this institution which has flowed in the gutter half way down Woodstock avenue, has caused very unpleasant and unhealthy state of sf- fairs. IL will be a blessing to the in- stitutiOn and the abutters when 1t be- comes possible to abste this nuisance.
 Work at the Pomtfet street bridge, oyer the Monohansett trench, k being rushed. The water has been drawn off and q large gang of men are at work teafinR down the old walls and build. ing new. whereby the trench will be materially ~idened. The Monohanseit mili k shut down during the opera. lions, and the silk mill of Hammondf Knoslton 6 Co, Is running the finish Ing foom from a. IT.. te 1 r. m. only.
 The Wofkmen have struck solid ledge on the east side of the trench and this vii fetafd the work somewhat. Pieces from blast set of Monday broke large window in the Kent block and put the Odd Fellows sign over the entrance to their hall cut of commission,
 i gang Of Italian labefefs arrived Monday evening and started ln on the Canal street excavation Tuesday.
 The large iron pipe for tbe section to be built through tue ledges at the rear Of Canal street has arrived and las been hauled te the grounds.
 The boiler for operating the steam drills is being put in position near the dam.
 Many people watch the workmen at the Dfidge and 1t k hard tc keep the foot bridge free for pedestrians.
 Eabin Carpenter, inspector, is back on the job, after being laid up with an injury caused by crowbaf hitting his knee.
 Many old pipes, the origin of which Is unknown or forgotten, have been uncovered during the excavations.
Putnam patriot., 1910-09-16
Goodwin Nominsted For Governor

The Republican state convention held In Hartford, Wednesday vas without E psfalleiI in the history Of the state. For hours the delegates were In turmoil and F. J. Hill, chair man, had difficulty In keeping them within bounds. Charles A. Good win of Hartford was nominated for GoYer- nor having 59 more votes that Everett J. Lake his opponent. The ticket named is as follows:
 For Governof-Charles A. Goodwin of Hartford.
 For Lieut. Governor Dennis A.. Blakesiee of New Haven
 For Secretary Of State-M Matthew II. Roges Of Bridgeport
 For State JfeasUfef-tostelio Lip pitt Of Norwich.
 For State Cantfollef-Th9maH Ds Brsdstfeet of Tbomaston.
 For Attorney Genefal-John II. Light of NOfWalk.
 For Repfezentaliee.at large ip Con. gress--John c. Jilson ef New Haven
 Judge Harry E. Back of Babieison, candidate flor Attorney 6enefais "hs beaten by ex.speakef John II. Light. Of Sorwalk by vote Of 5ee te gi.
 C Harold eilpstfie of tbls city VAS elected state central committeeman from ssh district.
 MT. Gilpairle is the son of Nil and Mra. Geo. N Gilpathe. He WAS born in iPatnam and attended the public and High schools After his gradaa- tion lie entered the fiFst National bank and has worked his way ID te the position ofteashief Of that institution. He is one of PntHamis mosi highly respected and most promising young men.
 The state central committee met after ihe convention and reelected Michael keneaiy, chairman.
Putnam patriot., 1910-09-16
Democratic Cancus

The caucus for the nomination Of de moeratic candidates for town officers was held In the City Court room Mon day evening.
 Dr. omer LaRue greatly disappoint- ed his constituents by declining 10 ac- eept the nomination for selectman. He was however nominated against his wishes with the hope that he could be persuaded To reconsider the matter. Nominations were made as follows.
 Seleetmen, Df. omer LaRue, Ulric Beausoleil.
 Tree Warden, George Miner.
 Assessor for three years, Joseph La- palme.
 Board of Relief, Frederick Dumas, Rufus Lapalme.
 Registrar of Voters, George Potvin.
 Tax Collector, Richard German.
 Auditor, Hercule Fredette.
 tonstablcs, David Beausoleil. The odore BoulaN, Charles Thetreault, Joseph Peloauin.
 Dr r, A. Mortel was nominated member of the school board but feques- ed that the Democratic town committee appoint seme one in his place as he had served ib years and did not wish 10 continue on the board. The town committee have nominated Richard German b till the vacancy.
Putnam patriot., 1910-09-16
Athletic Events Al Broekton Fair.

The third annual Marathon held In connection with the Brockton Fair will take place Friday, Oct. :. The start will be made In front of the Bos- Ion Athletic Association on Exeter street and the finish will bc in the fair grounds. The route will he the same as that Of previous years and only two laps will be run on the hroekton Fair track.
 The eighth annual amateur athletic meet will be held on the grounds Thursday. Oct l. The list of events includes 44o yard novice, stralch; l0o and sssi yard dash and run, open only so residents of Plymouth county; one mile relay, open te all colleges, |. NJ. s A. teams and recognized athletic or- sanixailons.
 The handicap events will consist ef lea yard dash, sao yard dash. 44o yard run, iao yard high hnrdles, putting Id pound shot, pole vault, Sso yard run, one mile run, three mile run, 2sO yard low hurdles, running high jump, run. ming broad jump. Entries close Sept 2s with Horace A. Keith, 2o Pinkham st., Broekion.
Putnam patriot., 1910-09-16
St. Philips s Church

The Guild met at Mrs. Blscgmar's on Thursday afternoon. and there were eight members present.
 On Thursday, sept. l5, al 2.3o p. m. the Guild will meet at Mrs. Klebaft's, l87 Elm street, for the purpose of sew. ing. They gre also planning a cake sale 10 be held the latter part Of the month, probably on the afternoon of Wednesday, sept. 2.
 Sunday the altar and chaneel were decorated with profusion Of beautiful asters generously contributed by Messfs. E. T.. and N. " Leayitt Of Woodstock avenue.
 Friday evening, service al 7.s0.
 On Wednesday, Sept. q, the festival Of -t. Matthew the Apostle, there will De celebration Of the Holy Commu- nion al 3 a. III.
 The Altar Chapter will hold it's monthly Corporate Communion at E 2. III. on sunday.
Putnam patriot., 1910-09-16
M aFYfaUeS

In Danielson, Sept. 5, by Rev. Vic. tor koure, iAlcid Heneault and Miss 0mafine Godreau, both of Danielson.
 In Danielson. Sept. ,, by Rev. (. II. Barber, Frank H. Clemens and Mary l.. Cleveland, both of Brooklyn.
 In Brooklyn, Sept. 3, by Rev. Isaac Peck, Henry Mason Cleveland of Bos- ton and Miss Elizabeth l.. Blair of Philadelphia.
 In Webster, Sept. ,, Charles Kemp and Annie Shea, both of Putnam.
 In Putnam, Sept 10, by Rev. F. D. Ella NJ. Long.
 In Putnam, Sept. I2, by Rev. E. N. Belcher, Frank Johnsont and Miss Minnie Gallien.
 In East Woodstock, Sept. II, by Rev. John Miller, Fred Howard and Mrs. Nora Crawford.
Putnam patriot., 1910-09-16
shall the City Own The Water works7


 Tuesday, September 27, at 2 a. m, there will be a special city meeting, the call for which will be found else where, in Hammond hall, when the citizens wili be called npon to :decide whether or not they desire to own and control their own publie,watef system.
 At the last regular meeting of the common council the mayor stated that he had been approached by some of our leading manufacturers and business men who had requested him to call n special city meeting to allow the vo- sers 10 sieclare themselves upon this important question.
 In isi5 special act .was passed by the general assembly empowering the city of Putnam to acquire or construct public water works. This was the first step towards the desired end. The second step, that about To be taken, lis the submission of the question 10 Inc voters.
 should the majority of voters be In favor of public ownership Of the water works the Putnam Water Company then has the right to come forward within a certain time and offer to sell their plant to the city If the com pany's valuation Is unsatisfactory to the city, and fl the city and the com. pany cannot reach an agreement, the act provides for commission, to be appointed by q judge of the Superior court, 10 nppraise the property of the Water company and fix the valuation.
 This Is one of the most important questions that the voters have been called upon to decide and IL should be publicly and thoroughly discussed,
Putnam patriot., 1910-09-16
Skull Was Fractured.

Joseph ohhin, g, a woodehopper, of Brooklyn, lies in a critical condition Al the bay kimball hospital with frac- taeed skull, badly torn scalp and bro ken arm.
 ohhin was found on the railroad bank near Ctafk's Corners by hts bro therin-law, early "Wednesday morning when he was on the way to The store. The man had been struck oy train The night before, dragged himself up the bank in an endeaNor to reach the woodeheppefs camp where he worked, became exhausted and laid out all of the night long. lie was brought to this city on the early morning train where the ambulance was waiting to take him to the hospital.
Putnam patriot., 1910-09-16

The strike oi the conductors and moiormtu at Philadelphia in the early part of the present year cost the com. pany q, ,80a,0 ,0oo. The report states that the less in fares during the strike was xi ,5oo, ,0a and the expenses incurred because of the difficulty amounted 10 ssoo,eoe A deficit of si .soo, ,tso for the last fiscal year k reported. The strike lasted about two months and was the cause of serious disorder. IL was set. tied by compromise.
 IL is announced that Thomas "A. Ed son has . new invention that will do away with the Ice man and the refris. orator. IL is an electric ice box where by with turn of button one can get . moderately cod temperature in the ice box, by turning another get almost . freezing ssmpesatase, and . third turn wiil produce an arctic climate.
 A fire on the Battleship North Da- kola lsst week, caused by the explos- Ion of fuel oii, caused the loss of three lives and the injury of nine men. The trAgrdy happened in the lower chesa- peaks Bay.s
Putnam patriot., 1910-09-16

MT. and Mrs. II. l.. Burt have rt- tuned from week : visit in North ampton and Nesthampton, Mass.
 George Cockell, wife and son, of franingham, returned home Sataf- day after q visit 10 Mr. Gocbell's par ents on Grove street.
 The annual meeting of the, N om- ans Board of the Day kimball Hospi. taI will be held at Odd Fellows Hall, Wednesday, at P. ii. Executive meeting at 230 P. Ill.
Putnam patriot., 1910-09-16
Deaths

In Thompson, sept. 10, John Donnell In Thompson, Sept.,a, John Hurst, aged 62.
 In Putnam, Sept. 9, Fred T. Cor ham, aged 23.i
 la Thompson, Sept. s, Herbert Blk. by, aged 43.i
 In Webster, Sept. :, John (. Porter, aged o7.
 In Putnam, Sept. l3, LilIia May Kennedy, aged 6.
 In East killingly, Sept. .l2, Mrs. Hannah Adams, aged s2.
 In Providence, Mrs. Warren Potter, former resident of Danielson.
 In Brooklyn, Sept. 1, Mrs. B. D. Murphy, aged s2 years.
 In Norwich, Sept. I, Everett Gran. dall of Moosup, aged 33 years.
 In Wauregan, Alphonse Lameroux
 In Dayville, Sept. 3, Alice Benefit, aged 6 years.
 In Woodstock, Sept. 1, Mrs. Henry Hibbard, aged 59 years.
Putnam patriot., 1910-09-16
 Methodist Church Notes.

Al the meeting held Monday even- ing for the election of three trustees for three years, the following were re. elected; Asahei Battey, E. N. Foster, l.. l.. Wood.
 The Ladies' Aid society held meet. ing Wednesday afternoon to arrange for fall work
 Rev. C. II. Van Natter, pastor of the Methodist church of North Grosvenor- dale, will give an address at the ser. vice Sunday evening at o'clock on aEehoes from NorthfieIde ,
Putnam patriot., 1910-09-16
Adventist Church Notes.

Services at the Advent Christian Church, on Chapel street, every sun day. as follows
 Preaching st i0sO a. 70. sunday school at ] / clock. Song Service st D. n. Preaching al 7;i5 ?. n. Ordtr of .Serefce = Organ prelude, Invocation, Psalm, Singing, Scripture lesson, Prayer. singing, Offering, Notices, sermon,
 Benediction. Subject next Sunday morning l,"The Manner Of His Coming. Prayer meeting Thursday night at 7s50.
 REv. THOMAS FKLTMAx, Pastor.
Putnam patriot., 1910-09-16
Baptist Church Notes.

The Baptist association is to meet with the church in Brooklyn Septem- Der 27 and 2s.
 The Ladies Aid Society held an all day sewing meeting at the home of Mrs. Clarence F.. Pierce last week.
Putnam patriot., 1910-09-16
Celeb ate s0ih Hir hslsys

Mir. .doses G Leonard, south Main street, one ot Putnam \ oldest citizens, K celebrating his solh birthday this Thursday, in quiet way, surrounded by his children, grandchildren and other relatives.
 Among those present were Mr, and Ms. r. ], Edwards and lheir children Leonard j., Ruth (. and Alice M., ef East Providence Center, k. 1 ,, Mr. and Mrs. T.. t. Earnshaw and Miss Matioo Earnshaw Of New York, and Nil and Mfs Frank |. Leonard and daughter Alma F. of Philadelphia. Also Mr. Leenard's brother, Thomas Leonard,
 The daN WAS mosl enjoyable te all, and Mir. Leonard receive hearty con gratulations and good wishes from rel atiNes, friends and neighbors during the day.
Putnam patriot., 1910-09-16

Mrs. l.. W. Southard of Portland Maine has been visiting her sister Mrs. E, N. Foster.
 Mrs. sG. NJ. 6reen of Fremont street and Miss Caroline ,Hatchins oi Minot, Maine, have returned from their cottage home al Oak Bluffs.
 Mrs. E. II. Johnson and sons Dana and Donald have returned from Woodstock where they have been spending the summer.
 --Georgc F.. Perry Of Grove street and Miss Ella Long of East killingly were married Saturday In this city. They will he at home after Nov. l, as Grove slreet.
Putnam patriot., 1910-09-16
Births

In Danielson, a daughter to Mr and Mrs. Robert Fulton.
 In Dayyille, Sept, [, a daughter 10 MT. and Mrs. Michael fosterI
Putnam patriot., 1910-09-16
Shop to Let.

Formerly known e Noore,s Novelty Works, situated in the rear Of the Bsp- tist church, A and l-2 feet long, -i leet wide, stories high. Inquire Peter Coneau, the wheelwrtkhr, A Avefy street, Putnam, Cona- g. -
Putnam patriot., 1910-09-16
Congregational Church Notes

Sunday, September 25th is to be ob- served as Old Home Sunday School Rally Day. All who have ever attend cd the school are cordially invited to meet with us on that day. A brief ac- count of the early history of the school will be given, and other special exer- cises.
 The members of the church are en- thusiastically entering upon the work of preparation for the meeting of the State Conference in Putnam Novem- Der l6-i7. The following are the committees thus far appointed: George N Hoit-finanee.
 F. N Seward, Mrs. F, NJ. Warner E. ]. Daniels Entertainment.
 C. F.. Child, Miss Bertha Sargent, Mrs. W. J Baftletl-Soicitaii (. h. Sharpe Arrangement of rooms in church.
 l.. 0. WiIIiams-Printing and Pub licity.
 E. NJ. Warner - Welcoming and Ushering.
 W. J. Baftlett-Antomobiles. J. k. Cafpenter-Mail and Tele- phone.
 Mark Lewis-Cloak Room.
 Ladies Social Circle Refreshments in church.
 The following is the provisional pro, gram of the Conference:
 TUESDAY. : to 1 D. m.-Organi1ation with routine
 reports,
 | to D. m - The Relation ef the
 Church to Civic Problems. Dis
 eussion opened by Rev. DF.
 Philips of New Haven. T.50 ?. m.-tonference sermon, Rev.
 II. A. Jump, D. h, of New Brit.
 ain Followed by the SaeFa-
 ment of the Lords Supper,
 WEtiN ESpAN. 5 10 ln a, m.-RuSiness and election ef
 officers.
 l0 lo l2.30 a. Missionary Society
 of Connecticut Program to be
 arranged bs Secretary Saule. . te r, m.-~neakcrs to he announced. D to s.So r. m.-Banquet and social
 hour.
 7.S0 T. Conference address, Presi-
 dent NJ. S. Burton, smith Col.
 lege.
 THURSDAY. , q, m.-kusiness and adjournment The meeting of the Christian En- deavor last sunday evening, led es Miss Florence sargent, was unusually interesting. k. r. Thompson, mem Der of the choir of nr. Patkhufsl's : s,ht,r.b h, \axx \earE f,4tx4 ..sas ,Nr,-.,,,t and sang "rhe Lost Chord, and " The Lord Is My Light Al the close of the service he gave short recital in the church. Mir, Thompson's $ singing is greatly appreciated by our people, and his willingness to aid in the song service lends an added charm. This Is the third year that MT. Thompson has favored Us so kindly.
 The quarterly meeting of the Wom. ans Board was held in Woodstock last Friday. Five or six of our ladies were in attendance.
 The choir held . cake sale Friday afternoon and realized . goodly sum which is To he used tn defraying part of the expenses that will be incurred in attending the Musical Festival which Is to ee held in Worcester. s The furnace that has been in the nogth side of the gymnasium has been removed and is being installed in the basement under the chapel.
 lhe chairman of the Ecclesiastical Society, W. J. Bartlett, is about 10 O. licit contributions for funds to meet expcnse of repairing sidewalk and painting parsonage.
Putnam patriot., 1910-09-16
Wanted.

Reliable party 10 hs agent for this vi- emily 10 handle | Cylinder Automo- bile Hand Air Pump on commission. A quick selier. Write H. N. Biakes- ley, Box lelS, Hartford, Conn. s5-5S
Putnam patriot., 1910-09-16

The delegates chosen by the electors of the several towns comprising the Twenty y-eighth Senatorial District of Connecticut are hereby warned to meet in convention at the Hotel Chickering, Putnam. Conn.,, Saturday, Sept. ss. i9io, al l.so p. m., for the purpose of choosing candidate for senator from the Tweaty-eiehth SenatOrial District, and 10 elect \ cpmnaitsee and for the purpose of ransacting any other prop CT businesS.
 Per Oe<1ef
 JoHN J. McGARRH,
 Member of the Slate Central Com misiee representing the Twenty eighth Senatesial District. Dated at Putnam, this lslh day of Sept, 1910.
Putnam patriot., 1910-09-16
FOR SALE

The two story ten room residence in Fomtrei now used as Telephone Office. AFply to The Southern New England Telephone Company Putnam. Conn I9tE
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1910-07-29
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PERSONAL
AND LOCAL
2 sillli 2 : ssE,44

1.M ttEA.fa Fs 3t3 7l4T Nj IN
T" fAIAeRinBtcanf ~ Oklahoma Ity
s here.
TOMS snigas II spending few days
70 Oklahoma City
Mrs, A. &. nixon has gone on 4 trIp
@ the great lakes.
g. A. Carson returned today from
Saltwater.
Frank Lucas went to Norman tcday
on business
James a. Milne. Who eypesta Ia
open dry goods store here early III
l9ll, started east today fIc will spend
Two weeks in the New York marisct.
N 3 Bates of Enid. Is here.
Terry prltchard. OF Parsons, IA
spending few days In the city.
Mrs. D. D. Rallsback. Of f.ockridga,
arrived in the city today.
Mr. and Mrs. 9 w Scroogan. OK
Okemah, are here
7. NJ Jeffords. head Of the depart.
mcnt OF agriculture for schools, A.
y. N. college, saltwater was here To-
day.
| J, NJ. brooks went to Oklahoma
CITY today on business with the gov
crnor
Howard Hops. stenograpner In tne
Federal court, went To Lawton aoday.
fc viii spend months vacation.
Judge and Mrs. Frank Dale return
ed TO the city today from an extend
ed summer trip.
John brent Is here from Guymon.
W. NJ. Williams and. j. N. Afnbrisicr
Of Norman. are IN the city.
J. n. Cooke, Of Oklahoma city,ss
here.
JR Miller. Of sapulpa, Is in hs
city.
Dr Newell was here from Oklahoma
CITY today
Chairman John Favor, OF the Demo
cratic county committee. Is down fron
Perth today Things pretty dry up
our way said John. and In thcaht
acncc Of ,rain. politics has the cali
| T. y. Ferguson. OF Watonga. Is IN
I;e city
i w. r. Fellows and his daughters.
Misses Rida and lras 6. Fellows. nt
saltwater, spent the day In tho city
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1910-07-29
SHORT CUTS
TO THE NEWS


Dr. W. H. Rose will Occupy the pn'.
rit ~ the First NJ r. church, next
sunday both morning and evening.
nlccla Music al both services.
Moving pictures arc heIng used ,,y
the candidates.
There VIII be a meeting Of the cou1-
~ excise hoard tomorrow to pass on
the estimates for the county, city alu
school taxes for the year This Is thc
first meeting under the new law,
Opening OF ball games at 5.i5 has
gwen many merchants and mechanics
opportunities to attend Il is likely
the system OF beginning after S viii
he kept up the remainder OF the seas
on
Saturday will be ladies day at tbe
hall park.
The temperature Yesterday was los.
The August report Of the board Of
agriculture will be refutation OF
the cries OF the crop.kiIlers.
This county campaign heated IA
more than one. will result In choice
lot Of roorbacks Monday
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1910-07-29

Professor Calvert and Miss Margar-
e Doolittle are conducting the exam
inati0n for Logan county teachers
certificates today Eight applicants
we're before the examining hoard this
afternoon.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1910-07-29
FRESH TOPICS
OF THE TOWN


County candidates are sitnply travel
ing between picnies. This is the hot
test hot weather campaign ever es'
rcriencod in this county, Yesterday
The colored folk Of Spring Greek laA
"a plcnic: today the faithful turIaed
out at icouium and tomorrow they 10
10 Meridian.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1910-07-29
State Offices lonesome

State Offices are rather lonesome
All the principal officers have gone
hcme to vote and the clerks are n
some Instances in the feld.
The Delta independent., 1910-08-05
AUSTIN BRIEFS.

Little Dorothy Simmons, who has
been seriously i'll, is improving.
Rumor tells US that Austin is soon
to have both hotel and bank.
E. E. Landreth and family spent
day.
Mrs. Jacques of Eckert, is visit
ing her daughter, Mrs. Frank Luel-
len.
Richard Maddis has returned from
few days business trip to Ridg-
way.
Inez Weaver has returned from
Ouray where she has visited friends
for several weeks.
A. L. Lewis and E. E. White.
went to Montrose last week with a
load of ranch produce.
Mrs. c. w. Cunningham and little
sons of Delta, are visiting at the
Ritter. Lewis and Hawker homes.
Helen Wyman came down from
her aunts. Mesdames Stell, Brewer
and Burrit.
A break in the North Delta Canal
near the state bridge Saturday
night, interrupted the service for
several days.
Wednesday morning large
crowd started for Grand mesa, in
cluding members of the Weyrauch
Landreth, Simmons and Stanley fam
lilies.
Frank Luellen and Walter Zue-
tell and their families, came down
from Grand mesa Saturday evening
and report a pleasant outing. The
en- joyment of the last few days, how.
ever, was somewhat marred by Sc
we're rains.
The Gilmer family received a
telegram last Thursday announcing
the death of their grandfather. Mr..
Horton, at Elizabeth, Tennessee.
Mrs. c. C. Gilmer and Mr.. James
Horton were enroute to their father'i
bedside, having left here on Tues
day. he old gentleman had visit
ed his children here several times
, and had made many friends who
will be grieved to learn of his death