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Putnam patriot., 1911-01-06
WEST WOODSTOCK

Miss Berneice Bates returned to the
Normal School, Worcester, 3Monday,
after her Christmas vacation.
Miss Esther Davidson will remain
al home on account of ill health. She
has been attending the Worcester High
school for the past two years.
Miss Marjorie Hammond has just
entered The Westboro High school.
Mr.. Blake from Providence, cousin
of Mrs. Carpenters, spent a few days
at the parsonage.
Mr.. and Miss Angel from Providence
were guests at Wendell Writer'S.
The son of Willie Herendeen, who
has been very sick With pneumonia, is
improving.
Miss Johnson, teacher in the west
district, spent her Christmas vacation
at her home in Mystic. Rumor says
she is doing most excellent work and
winning her way against prejudice at
any new methods.
Miss Grace Stone from Maiden has
been with her sister, Mrs. Chamberiin.
Mrs. Jarvis Hall is at her home again
from the Day Kimball hospital.
The meetings for the week were at
the Baptist church Sunday evening,
at the parsonage Friday night, al Dea-
con Corbin's Wednesday night, and at
Luther Places Thursday evening.
Putnam patriot., 1911-01-06
NORTH WOODSTOCK

Frank Perrin, wife and sons have
been visiting. friends in Providence
Edward Austin was arrested last
week and tried before Justice l.. j.
I1eavitt for cruel treatment of his fami.
iy. He was found guilty and sent 10
Jail for thirty days.
Herbert Potter of Ware and Frank
Potter of West Upton have been visit
ing friends here.
Clarence Pierce spent the weekend
in Worcester.
Mrs. F. o. Chaffee has been visiting
relatives in Bristol the past week.
Mrs. A. G.. Hibbard and daughter
Eunice have been visiting in Eastford.
The social given by the Ladies' Aid
society. last Friday evening was very
successful. The program furnished by
Southbridge taient,Was excellent and
varied. $3.50 was cleared above ex
pen ;es.
Mrs. A. {. Hibbard had as guests at
dinner, Miss Harriet Hubbard, l.. II.
Lindeman, wife and daughter, SiIas
Allen, wife and daughter Of New Ha
ven.
Halsey Allen Of Holden has been
visiting his sister and other relatives
In town.
Word has been received of the safe
arrival In Florida of N. ID. Skinner and
wife who are at the Lakeside hotel,
Winsdale.
Putnam patriot., 1911-01-06

EpIToR OF PATRIOT The letter q
the Thompson Representative, in your
issue Of December s0th. protesting that
he had not violated any caucus action
by reseTving decision as 10 whom be
would vote for as u. ;. Senator. has
Interested me; for Ii brings up the
whole question Of political instruction
Its scope, force. and when and how
it may be used.
II the resolution passed by the
Thorn pson caucus WAS properly ex-
planned by the mover, rs mot In any
sense binding on the nominee, WI no
could justly charge the latter with
AsdislOyalty, II he chose to reserve hts
decision Tor In aanouncemenp, as TO
how he would vote for U. s. Senator,
ansii the Hartford caucus required
him - make it2
The right Of instruction was, l think,
more extensively recognized and APP
piled in former days than now. When
great issues were pending in the House
or Senate, At Washington, 1t was used
BY the Home District of a Congress-
man, or the Hope Legislature of Sen
ator. to influence his vote.
Here, in New England, we now as
socsate il with town eaucuses, aud the
choice of the men who are To vote for
L. s. Senator in the next Legislature.
While We are waiting for that great
reform--the election of L. : senators
by the people-the most effective sub
stitute we {the people have is, when
We are choosing our delegates to the
Lower House of the Legislature. And
yet there is apt 10 be felt, in our eau
cuses, a reluctance to tie up our repre-
sentatives tight with out.and-out in
sfyacfioa. Woodstock seems TO have
been always sensitive to avoid this;
yet, at the last Republican caucus,
there, resolution made its appear
anee, In spirit (if not in terms an in
struction for the support of Mclean.
1t went through without serious oppo-
sition, bat some OF the electors felt that
Ill came in at the wrong moment for its
best effect. The candidates having
both been nominated, there followed a
bolt of half OF two-thirds OF the voters
present, SO color was given 10 the ar
gument that the resolution was not a
full expression of even party senu-
ment. Had it been expected, II might
have been different: but l doubt whe-
ther the bulk Of those who went out
knew that it was Impending.
What is the relation of nominated
candidate to action taken in this way?
Might he not justly say, al was chosen
on my personal claims; most OF those
vho voted for me knew my preference
for u. 8. senator; why should the eau
Gus impose any further test?a Had the
resolution been offered Immediately be-
fore the nominations, It would have
struck full house II passed, the can
didates would have had fair warning
and the chance to withdraw, II they
wished to, rather than be bound by it;
l.. A. e.
Brooklyn. n. Y. Jan. 2, 1911.
Putnam patriot., 1911-01-06
EAST WOODSTOCK

Rev. GeNrge " aters supplied the
pulpit 1t the East Woodstock Congre-
rational church last Sunday morning
and gave his hearers an excellent New
Years discourse.
Rev. T.. A. farmer is somewhat bet
ter but very weak.
The Congregational Sabbath school
WAS recognized last Sunday with the
following officers:
e. II. Killam, Superintendent.
c. l. Upham, Vice superintendent.
Mrs. r. A. Turner, Mrs. {. e. Gill
dersleeve, Lady assistant supts.
Miss Ethel Uphams Secretary and
treasurer
Mrs. A. c. Morse, Librarian.
Miss Ethel Upham, Assistant libra
rian.
w. r. Hammond, Chorister.
Miss Befniee Turner returns to her
school duties in Boston Monday, and
Miss Lyle Tuner returns To MI Ida
seminary Thursday.
Miss Maria Chandler returns TO her
school in Brooklyn this week. and
Miss Helen Chandler to Westboro.
Fred Davidson was guest Of his
sister in Putnam last Monday.
Mrs. G. FL. Kiliam entertained N.
II. Morse and wife, j. ID. Sanger, and
r. Il. Witter and family at Christmas
dinner Monday.
". =. Hammond and wife had N.
s. Child and Miss Julia May as guests
al turkey dinner Christmas.
q. H. Potter and wife have been en-
PERTAINING their nephew, Frank Potter
of Upton. the past week.
Ms. q. l.. Upham and Miss Ethel
returned Monday FROM weeks visit
with relatives in Dedham and Revere,
NJ ass.
SiIas Allen, wife and daughter Hia
of New Haven, and HAlsey Allen a
Holden were guests Of l.. H. Linde-
man and family the pest week.
E. E. May and wife spent the week.
end with Charles Z. Aldrich and famt-
" 1t Pomfret Center.
CommuniOn was observed ae she
Conversational church last Sunday.
Rev. George Waters Of Woodstoek Hill
supplied 9 Rev. +. A. Turner v sun
ecniined to his home, although I'm
proving.
lie. Child and son George Of Put
nam suent the week end with n. 7.
Whi,e and family. Master George Y
the euess Of his aunt, Mn. A. q.
Norse. this week s.
Mn. Belle Whitney spent the boil.
dnvs With Der daughters, Oiah and
Je.sds whitney. In Boston-
school opsosd Monday after weeks
roeoss.
Putnam patriot., 1911-01-06

The lecture given in the church Sat-
urday evening BY Miss Edith Hall an
der the auspices of the Ladies Renevo-
leut sOciety wss both interesting and
Instructive. Miss Hall Is thoroughly
cenvessant With her subject and made
very clear beth what hes sbeen accom-
plished In eKcavating buried cities and
how IL II done. The proceeds Of the
lecture will be used toward the Rur.
chase Of an electric lantern.
William Gallup Is entertaining his
father
Mics Chandler is guest of her cousin
in Hartford this week.
George Bass and wife Of Hyde Park
were Valleyside guests over sunday.
Mrs. Bingham, Misses Kendall,
Waters. Spalding and Ritch have re-
turned 10 their respective schools,
Philip K. Dean of Staten Island was
in town last week.
Academy and district schools re-
opened this week.
A very pretty home wedding took
place at the residence of Charles john
son AT Woodstock ON Saturday after
noon at four O'Clock, when Miss Annie
Otelia Carlson was united in marriage
to Edward August johnson, Rev G.
+. Carlson, pastor of the Congrega-
tional church at Woodstock Hill, be-
ing the officiating clergyman. Miss
Gertrude Johnson of Thompson WAS
bridesmaid, Frank johnson, brother of
the groom. best man; Miss Esther
johnson. sister of the groom and Ar
thur Danielson of Pomfret, the attend
ing couples. The bridal party, adj
vaneing through the arch in the hail,
entered the parlor. where the cere-
meny WAS performed under an arch of
laurel and pinks. The parlor was at
traclively decorated with roses, lilies
of-the. valley and ferns. Miss Selma
Danielson of Boston played the we'd
ding march. The brides gown was a
beautiful white silk chiffon over white
silk, effectively worked with hand
embroidery and trimmed with silver
spangles- She wore veil caught
with orange blossoms and carried q
bouquet of white brides roses. The
bridesmaid wore cream satin, her
bouquet being pink roses, and the
maid OF honor wore cream silk and
carried yellow roses. About sixty
guests were present. Sandwiches,
coffee, fancy cookies, cake, ice cream,
punch and candy were served. The
presents were beautiful rs well as use-
full, being silver, cut glass, table, table
linen, lamps, clock, dishes and many
other costly articles.
Geo. f. Shaw will save you cash II
you renew your magazines or papers
with him. Call for his club rate cata-
logue, its free.
Special discount Of rs per cent on oil
china and glass ware for the month ol
Jan. At Shaw's. Some very choice de-
signs that it will pay you TO see.
Putnam patriot., 1911-01-06

The holidays are over.


The Christina Is exercises in the Bap-
fist church were postponed from Sat
ufday until Monday evening. The
church was beautifully decorated and
the exercises by the children, both
singing and speaking, were very nice.
The tree was full of presents and q
great many were slowed on the door
waiting for the appearance OF santa
Claus, who was Oliver Lowe lie
came with his reindeer pTaneing and
dancing and was rather tired on his
arrival but rejoieed To know all were
glad to see him. After minutes
rest he, with his helpers. soon gather
ed the fruit and distributed it. making
all happy.
Mrs. Albert Williams entertained
her sister last week.
The Ladies' Aid society met with
Ida Sanger Wednesday afternoon.
Nellie Burleson returned to her
school in Union Monday.
The young people gave Mary Flynn
q surprise at her home Saturday even
ing.
Mrs. Belle Young and her daughter
Elsie were home over New Years
Mrs. l.. b. Curtis and daughter, Miss
Marie, start Friday for the Bermudas-
Mabel Foster was with her parents
over the holidays.
Harmon Morton and wife, who took
their wedding trip to Providence win
his people. have returned.
The district sschool commenced
Monday after . weeks vacation.
D.n Raafo has q photograph.
Putnam patriot., 1911-01-06

Rain.in abundance.
We are all.very thankful.
Blessings began failing on January
9st, and will continue throughout the
year.
Harold. Geeege Of Leominster, who
has heen whiting friends in this vicin-
ity, - siek 1t the home Of his aunt,
Mrs. VIM. Elenoas of Phoenixvilie,
ard DIR. .Coaverse has diagnosed the
case - being . light form of typhoid
fever.
John J. Young, proprietor of the ho-
tel here, who was q candidate for mes
yenger of the House, takes a philosoph-
ic view Of the result of the caucus that
elected MrJacobs of Thomps to that
position, but feels surprised to say the
least, in the action of representative
who promised support both TO Mr..
Young and Mr.. Jacobs, and then pre-
scented the name of a candidate from a
strong Democratic town. Mr.. Tatem,
Eastford's representative, supported
Mr.. Young and furthered his interests
as far as 1t was possible.
On account of the fact that the up
per grades in the village did not re-
sumo sessions until Tuesday, many of
the pupils in the lower grades sup
posed that there would be no session
for them, and consequently Mrs. Ham,
mond had fewer pupils than before for
years on Monday.
The Mems Club of Eastford held its
third meeting in the Congregational
chapel on Wednesday evening:
The united service conducted by the
Methodist and Congregational church
es on Sunday evening, was attended
by large number in spite of the rain.
Rev. j. b. King of the Congregational
church, and Rev. A. III. Withee of the
Methodist church, both spoke upon
the subject, "Personal Religion: Does
il pay?h using illustrations from the
life of Abraham. Many members of
the congregation took active part in
the testimonies and singing and very
profitable service was enjoyed by all.
A Happy New Year will be more
possible If you subscribe for the PAT
RIOT.
Rev. A. IL. Withee of the Methodist
church wishes toinvite all members of
the Epworth League to meet with him
in the League prayer meeting room on
Saturday evening at Z O'Clock. Re.
freshments will be served.
Mrs. Esther Leavitt of Spencer, who
has been at the home of her father and
mother, Mr.. and Mrs. Welcome Davis,
during the illness and death of Miss
Bertha Davis, returned to her home on
Saturday morning.
MORe than twenty young people of
this place gathered at the home ofNiss
Natal Jones on Tn uFsday evening, De-
cember 29th, and gave her surprise
party. Among those present were Fac
Marvin of Oxford, who is student at
CLARK University and his brother I.au.
renee, who is a student at Worcester
Classical High.
Putnam patriot., 1911-01-06
Time to Act.
Don't Wait for the Fatal
Stages of Kidney Illness.
Profit by Putnam Peoples
Experiences.

Occasional attacks of backache. irregu-
lar urination headaches and dizzy spelis
are common early symptoms OF kidney
disorders. It's an error TO neglect these
Ills. fne attacks may pass OH LOT ufne
ou' . - ..,,v
svail;ngs beneath the eyes. blcatine OF
limbs and ankles, or any part Of the body,
uoht oeIhy minute. oos" 'es'"s
Putnam patriot., 1911-01-06

DEBUTANrEss WALTZ THE Obj YEAR
OFT AND THE NEW YEAR ~.
The New Years eve reception given
in the Town hall by Mrs. knight for
her dancing class and, .heir friends
was a most delightful affair and was
well attended. Mrs. knight looked
charming in q simple gown of white
crepe meteor. The flowers were pink
chrysanthemums. The decorations of
the hall were beautiful and elaborate.
Morse's orchestra Of Putnam furnished
music Dancing began at $40 and 1t
10 O'Clock q dainty buffet lunch was
served. Many OF the dresses wern by
the ladies were particularly pretty and
becoming and Mrs. knights dancing
class hes proved to be 4 success, for in
the few lessons of the season she not
only hes taught her Papils 70 dasce
well, bat also - walk CORRECTLY and
appear more graeefal In manncs and
general department, the latter . CON-
mon fault with the ssowinG New Eag-
land population.
Floyd Cranska and his daughters,
Harriet and Evelya, Of Noosup. plan
TO leave the latter part OF January for
a three months tour In Egypt and the
Holy Land. Their steamer, the Cleve-
land, leaves Jan. Is for the Mediter-
ranean ports. Returning, they will
spend some time on the continent, Wis
ling Italy and France among other
countries, then crossing over to Eng
land. The tour certainly ought TO be
very enjoyable one. Mr.. Cranska's
son Lucius will remain NJ home 10 at
tend 10 the business.
Miss Jennie johnson. teacher in Dist
rict ) reports the following: Instead of
a material prize for credit in spelling.
TO an individual, | give honorable
mention to-Frank Davis, Lester
Green, Hattie Green, Edward Everett
Hale, Pearl Patience Perry, Herman
Munyan, Henry Davis, Gladys Nun
yam, Roma sheldon, Warren Towne.
George Aldrich, of East Thompson,
had paraiytic shock last week. He
has been in poor health for some time.
Miss Sarah Munyan spent last Sun.
day in Boston, the guest of Mrs. En-
hardt.
The preparatory lecture held last
Thursday evening at the Congrega-
tional church was well attended. The
pastor gave fine talk on church
membership, and also a record of the
church work for the past twelve years.
Communion services were held at
the churches on Sunday. Following
the sermon at the Congregational
church Bernice Baldwin Armstrong
was received into membership. The
service was interesting and impressive.
Rev. and Mrs. J. X Moore were lat
home' Monday afternoon from 4 TO .,
and pleasantly entertained their call.
ers.
The town schools began on Tuesday.
AT the Center school Miss Hattie Raw
son is the new primary teacher.
The missionary society met with
Mrs. E. s. Backus Wednesday after
noon.
+. 8. Backus has been entertaining
his father and mother from Andover.
Searls Darlington is the guest Of Mr..
and Mrs. Charles E. Searls.
The rain of the past week was hear
tily welcomed, the brooks and wells
being well filled.
Putnam patriot., 1911-01-06

ArA eot;RI OF PROBATE HOLDEN AT
N Thomtsnn within and for the District of
Thompson on tn, i9Th day Of Dec. A. ID 1919.
Present. tirorge 4. Crosby. Judge
On motion of Malthiidr Cholner admins
fratrix on tine isIssfaie state Of Joseph th1I-
ner late Of Thompson within said district.
deceased.
he allowed and limited Tor the efedt
tors of said estate 70 exhibit their ciaifss
against the to the AdtniHfsfraftix and
directs that public not e. be gisrHf this order
BY advertising 10 q Bswspapei having a eireula-
t(an 10 $50 a,-fi iei aud b. posting copy
thereof on he public stFa-posi 10 aid town Of
Thom, SOP near 81 the place where The deceased
last dwef
Certified from cord.
GEORGE ;. crosby. Judge Dill
Putnam patriot., 1911-01-06

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81 lassss o. ~ ssaafs - eneeete 49, oeeoe
- ssSae $500 = ese1 - ~ es1ps ~
s1sevsS1ae = sevsgsH~ g1es.see1 = ess..n
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Putnam patriot., 1911-01-06

Ata regular meeting Of our prospes.
oxs spclcsy tbs Tempesance Cadets Of
Groayeoosdale, held let Sunday the
Scss~-sn~ omcefs were eleeesd for the
Year 1911:
Prerident, Arthur Paradls.
Vies president, Eu9llie Dessa'nse'.
Secretary, Andrew Wecs.
Marshall, Arthur Fauenes.
Putnam patriot., 1911-01-06
THE PUTNAM pArsuo1 January 1911.


Misses Maria and Helen Chandler
have been home the past week
l.. IL. Lindemsn has purchased a
new weli-drilling machine and he has
been in Pomiret for several days super
intending ills removal TO Courtlands,
the estate of Mrs. Hoppin, where he
has y contract for a so foot we'll.
The missionary meeting tor the
month will be held With Mrs. IL. NJ.
Clifford Jan. IL at ? p. IA, topic, DIR.
Grenfeilis Mission. Leader, Mm.
Prank Jordan.
Putnam patriot., 1911-01-06

Afac Court Of Probate Hcldep At WoodsfocK
N within and for the district OF Woodstoek
on the Atm day Of January A. D., 1911.
Present. CLARE SCk H. HfLD, judge
Estate Of George A. Bowen late Of " o odsfoek
In said district, d<eeased.
The Executor having made written appiiea
lion TO said Court. accordance With the statute,
for an order Of sale OF the whole o. part Of the
real esssfe Described therein, II 10
ORDERED, thst sstd spplScsstoa he h~srd st
the Probate Ofnce n W Oodssockoa sheI31h day 81
jan, ieit, af O'Clock II IT. fofeeDon and that
This order / time II the Palrtnf : neWspapes
hevins . circslxfion In nd district, 90 fhst
-re1ura be ua6e u this sougt.
Affeut.
CLAREHCE q. CHILD. ssAos
Putnam patriot., 1911-01-06

leech confined Ia glass jar OF
water will prove an excellent weather
prophet. lf the weather IL to CON
tinue fine the leech lies motionless at
the bottom of the vial and rolled To-
gether in spiral form. Ii II Is To
rain. either before or after noon. IL l.
found 10 have crept up TO the top OF
its lodging aud there remains till the
weather Is settled X we are to have
wind the prisoner wriggles through his
iimpid habiIntion with amazing swift
ness and seldom rests I'LL IL begins to
blow hard II a remarkable storm Of
thunder and rain Is to succeed the
ieeeh gives Itself up TO violent throes
aud convulsive motions In frost. az
in clear summer weather. ii lies con
staatly at rlr. bottom. and in SHOW. as
ia rainy weather IL pitches it's dwell
ing on the very mouth of the jar.
Csustic.
Siiphrad WEAKLY don't yon think
Miss tttiins Nnf while won are here
- ~tstiis' @f-es's spifi-h txrhaner
Putnam patriot., 1911-01-06
Births

In Putnam, Dee. -, daughter TO
Mr.. and Mrs. Ellsworth Wilcox.
In North " oodstoek, Dec 30, a
daughter t. Mr.. aud Mrs. David
HICKS.
In Dayville, Dec. -. son TO Mr..
and Mrs. William Rat cock.
In Moosap Valley, Dee. II, daugh-
ter, Susan Della, 10 MIR. and Mrs. A.
+. LeGendre.
Putnam patriot., 1911-01-06
MaTr,a0es

In Centre District, Woodstock, Dec.
81, by Rev. Carl Carlson, Miss Annie
Carlson and Edward johnson.
In Providence. Dec. "a, Fred {. Col
Inns and Miss Florence Naples, for
merly OF Putnam.
In Danielson, Jan. 1. Delor Dagenais
and Miss Odina Seguin.
Putnam patriot., 1911-01-06

81 ,01S BOD
soldiers exemptions 1852
Amount taxable 1,505,3l2
Increase 1879
10 per cent decrease of is .635 5.5i1
Al houses increase of 81 s17 SIS, $50
Is house lots 81 SOP
2456S acres land $40, ia
q shops and mills a,3lo-
635 horses $3.50
1875 cattle 81, III
Sheep, swine and poultry 1918
Carriages and autos 1855
Watches and jewelTy 3,225
Musical instruments lao
Furniture 17,075
Amount in trade $3.50
Money ~ Interest 1900
Money on hand 14,N0
Property not specified 1890
The foregoing shows an increase in
the houses but There was iarge list
that vas ten per oented last year that
worked On the memory Of the stock
holders this year 10 the loss Of the
town.
Geo. e. shaw Will save yos cash II
you renew your magazines OF papers
with him. Call for his club rate eAtA-
logue, its free.
Special discount of Is per cent On all
china and glassware for the month Of
Jan. 1T Shaw's. Some very choice de-
signs that It will pay you to see.
Putnam patriot., 1911-01-06

4 healthy man IL king In his own
Az. - unhealshy man Il "a an.
~ eiave. isusdock Blood Mtesn
SnfjS - sound hsalth-kssps you
Putnam patriot., 1911-01-06

The annual report of the assessors
gives the following figures:
Total anaount of tax able property
Putnam patriot., 1911-01-06
Notice.

The annual meeting Of the stock
holders of The First National Bank Of
Putnam will be held at the banking
house in Putnam, January 10th, 1911,
at one O'Clock In the afternoon for the
choice of directors for the ensuing year,
and 10 do any other business proper 70
be done nj said meeting.
q. ii. G1LPATRIC, Cashier.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1911-03-23
FOR UNOFFICIAL MEETING
Thinks 1t Would be Good Thing
for the Couatry ard Help
for the Young Men.

for the Young Men.
Memphis, March 1S.-Gen. Geo. w.
Gordon, commander in chief confeder-
ate veterans, said today he favored re-
union of the Blue aad Gray in Mem
phis, so long as it was not an official
one. 81 believe it would be a good
thing for the country and help oonsid-
erabiy TO heal disgruntled feelings that
might exist between young men north
and south. They must continue to live
here in peace, and if such meeting
would bring good results / favor it.
II do not favor TN official reunion of
the Blne and Gray. | hardly believe
that viii ever be held But if my word
will be of any benefit to such a meet
ing [ heartily recommend that it be
held, knowing that it would be best
for Memphis and Shelby county
Gen. Gordon will 60 to Little Rock
next week to complete arrange
ments FIR the annual confederate reu-
MON. lie expects great attendance.
and said Little Rock was going to en-
terrain the veterans in splendid stvle.