Putnam patriot., 1911-05-19
THOM PSON

The Woman's Christian Temperance rnion of Thompson held meeting lasf Thursday, May s, with Mrs. David Porter. II was fine day and large nnmber were present. The devotional service of this order, used after the nresident has opened the meeting, is always very impressive. The crusade hymn, rollcall and prayer are always entered into with much tenderness and sincerity. Mrs. Mary Woodward, SepretarV. read an interesting report, various business matters were adjusted, Mrs. Van Natter offered the opening prayer The Freewill offering enve iopes containing money, and senti- ments appropriate to the subject, were taken and opened by Miss Edythe Woodward and read by Mrs. Minnie Bixby. Several readings were given by Mrs Robinson, Mrs. Oscar Tourtel- lotte. Mrs. Mills, Mrs. Van Natter spoke eentertainingly and Mrs. Carleton read a selection. The w. C. T. U. convention which is to be held in Will Gmantie the 24th was discussed and all members urged to attend. Mrs. Carleton was elected delegate and Mrs. Van Matter alternate. Rev. David Cudworth, the new pastor of the East Thompson church, was pres ent part of the afternoon and formed many new acquaintances. Miss Mari on Davis of Webster was guest with Miss Meserve. A kind message was received from Miss Ellen Larned, who WAS unable to be present. The meet ing closed with the pledge and a hymn after which lunch was served, Mrs. Ransom pouring.
 Achsah A. (Wakefield) Baldwin died at the city hospital al Worcester Tuesday evening of pneumonia, aged T years. She was the widow of Chas. W Baldwin who died in that city March 16. She was born in Thomp- son, December 6, 1889, the daughter of Israel and Almira (Cruff) Wakefield. Her early life was passed in Thomp- son, but for the last 40 years she lived in Worcester. She leaves one daugh ter, Cora A. Baldwin, principal of the Chandler street school. The funeral which was private, was held at her late residence on Charlton street, bur ia being in Hope cemetery.
 An interesting feature in Grange cir cles will be the address to be delivered in Quinnatisset Grange hall, Tuesday evening, June 9th, by Richard M. Bar ton. Subject, "The causes which led to the separation of the United States from the Mother Country from the English point of view" As MT. Bar ton has reputation in England as well as this country as writer and speaker, much interest is manifested in the coming event. As the invita- tion list will be limited to three hund- red those receiving invitations and un- able to accept will please notify the secretary. Special music and refresh ments.
 New and substantial guard rails have been erected along the highway near the West Thompson bridge and trolley station.
 The forest fires at East Thompson and near the NJ massachusetts, and Rhode Island state lines have been burning nearly all the week, and have kept so many of the men busy fighting the flames that planting has been delayed, The loss k estimated at S20,000
 The 76th birthday of Mrs. James Munyan occurred on Sunday, and was nltingly observed by relatives and friends.
 Mrs. Marvin D. Elliott, who has been pending the winter in Brooklyn, \. l., returned to Thompson last week. Her son, Charles E. Elliott, and daughter, Mrs. w, k. Marshall, Of New York came with her and remain ed over Sunday.
 new barn is being built for Horace S. Morse.
 A May basket party enjoyed pleas ant evening at the home of Miss Violet 0eissler on Tuesday night of last week
 Linus A. Logee was thrown from g wagon in hls yard last week Thursday and quite badly hurt.
 Mrs Frank NJ. Knight entertained Miss Helen Mcdonald of Nova Scotia ana William H. Covell of Providence last week.
 Thomas Ryan has had as guests NJ rs augustuslAppelt and children of Web ster.
 Ossian E. Mills of Boston was tht guest Of his father over Sunday. He assisted the choir of the Congregations ehureh at the Sunday morning service singing a solo.
 several of our people have been 1T attendance at "The World in Boston this week