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Putnam patriot., 1911-06-02
Congregational Church Notes

The procession of Pilgrims of Avil- ion and Pages of Arthur, who arrived on the 10.30 train Saturday from Will limantic, together with the Pilgrims and Pages of Putnam, attracted much attention as in full regalia of various brilliant hues the boys and girls march ed from the train to the Congregation al church to spend the day as guests of the local orders. From the hour of ar rival until noon the day was given over to the ritual work by both Pages and Pilgrims. At noontime dinner was served in the gymnasium and sports and games were held afterward on the church lawn.
 Twenty-one ladies, members of Mrs. Sargent's class, gave surprise to Mrs. Wilder last Thursday afternoon. Each one contributed blossoms and edibles, and a thoroughly enjoyable afternoon made the birthday anniversary q memorable one.
 The Pilgrims of Avilion held the Inst court of the season Thursday after noon. After the usual ritual A pleas ant-suTprise was given the members in the shape of Jack Horner pie fol- lowed by ice cream and wafers. The work of the order will be resumed Sep temDef |.
Putnam patriot., 1911-06-02
Killed in Railroad Yard

Barney Kelley of Grosvenordale was run over and killed by the Bar Harbor express, south bound, just before one a. m. Sunday morning, opposite the switch tower in the local railroad yard. How the accident happened Is not known as even the engineer on the train was unaware that he had run over anyone. It is thought that the man walked up the track, stumbled over switch and lay on the track stunned. His groans attracted the tower man, John Kemp, who found him and summoned assistance. One leg was cut otf close to the body, the other farther above the knee, and both hands and arms were mangled. The man lived for ten minutes. A doctor and the ambulance were summoned but nothing could be done. The body was removed to the undertaking rooms of l.. K. Smith.
 Kelley lived with relatives in Gros- venordale and worked as weaver in the mill. He has three sisters and a brother living in Grosvenordale and one sister living in Moosup.
Putnam patriot., 1911-06-02
Woodmen of inc World Organize

Israel Putnam Camp, No, s6, Wood- men of the World, was organized In Odd Fellows hall on Thursday even- ing of last week with a large charter list of members from Putnam, Pomfret and Killingly. Although the order has been in this state for,twenty years this is the first camp to be organized in this city. The following officers were unanimously elected;
 Past Council Commander, John II. Geeson.
 Council Commander, Henry Hurd- man.
 Advisory Lieutenant, ,EverettCotton.
 Clerk, Francis k. Murray.
 Banker, Carl J. Nelson.
 Escort, Claude Cotton.
 Sentinel, George c. Morrison.
 Watchman, AXel Carlson.
 Managers, George Litchtield years, Henry Bellerive years, Arthur Belle rive l year.
 Camp Physician, pr. E. K. Perry.
Putnam patriot., 1911-06-02
Bridge Foreman Arrested

Foreman Miller of the Fred T. Ley Company, constructing the new con- crete bridge, was arrested Monday afternoon for cutting tree on the land of G. H. Tracy just over the line in Kilingly. When seen regarding the matter Wednesday morning Miller refused to say anything except that the matter was fixed up out of court.
 Ralph Tracy, son of G. II. Tracy, came to the city and asked to have Miller arrested but when it was found the tree had been cut over the Killing ly line he was told to get warrant from that town. He did so and later returned here accompanied by Deputy Sheriff Grimshaw of Attawaugan and the arrest wasimade.
Putnam patriot., 1911-06-02
Appoints Deputies

Preston B. Sibley, sheriff of Wind ham county, announced Tuesday the following appointments as deputy sheritls:
 Leonard II. Healey, Woodstock.
 William N Bates, Thompson.
 Michael Grimshaw, killingly.
 George k. Bliven, Plainiield.
 John Il. Fitts, Hampton.
 George F. Holbrook, Pomfret.
 Deputy jailer, Albert s. Fields, Brooklyn.
 These are all appointments and are for a period of four years. Sheriff Sibley entertained the deputies at Will limantic Wednesday when they posted their bonds and were his guests at din ner at the Hooker house.
Putnam patriot., 1911-06-02
City Court...Fuller Judge.

William Waite of Moosup pleaded guilty to two counts for assault Mon- day morning and was sentenced to six months in jail and fine of $125 on each count and costs of SS.09. This means that he will be incarcerated for nearly two years.
 With the arrest and confinement of Waite comes to an end long period of annoyance and fear for women in the Grove and South Main street sections of the city who have been terrorized by the periodical appearance of Jack the Hugger. Ever since last May re- ports of women being held up have been coming in to the police. At least seven cases have been reported and 1t is thought that there have been many others that have not been reported through false modesty that has made 1t the more hard for the police to get clews to the mans identity.
 His capture was brought about Sat- urday night about half past ten o'clock when the man stopped lady on South Main street. The Ilady screamed and soon the whole neighborhood was aroused. A woman saw the man run and lay down feigning sleep. He was soon in the hands of some men and taken to the Power House on Arch street and the police summoned. He was feigning drunkenness when Ser geant Hayes arrived but several blows on the ball of his foot with night stick sobered him up and he was taken to the lookup. The lady in the mean time disappeared and did not want to be connected with the affair and did not appear In court, although she would have done so had 1t been neces- sary. The man confessed and said that he had stopped other women at various times and places. He came to Putnam Saturday nights and this was when the assaults took place. He had served a sentence of not less than eight nor more than ten years In states prison for felonious assault of which he was convicted in 1902.
 The civil case against the liquors seized at Nunzio Vecchios house on Lee street April 23d was taken up Monday morning and no one appear ing to claim them they were ordered destroyed.
 Vecchio, who was under bonds to ap- pear the same morning, was not pres ent and upon request of his council his case was continued to Wednesday.
 Warren w. Averill of Pomfret was fined g Monday afternoon for driving his car without displaying his opera tors license. He was arrested by the state police.
 Wednesday morning Nunzio Vec- ehio was found not guilty Of the ille- gal sale of liquor on April 23d.
Putnam patriot., 1911-06-02
Found Hidden Treasure

Peter Guyotte and Albert Lambert while down between the railroad tracks south of the city, Monday, saw the ends of some wire sticking out from behind some earth and stones. Getting a pick from some workmen nearby they soon unearthed consider able copper wire. Thinking that the wire had been stolen they took 1t to the police office and Manager Thurs ton of the Light X Power Company was called in. He said he could not say to certainty that the wire was stolen from the company although 1t was the sizes they used. He was vii ling the boys should have 1t as far as he was concerned and two happy lads started for junk dealer. There was twenty-four pounds of the wire and 1t Is worth about ten cents a pound.
Putnam patriot., 1911-06-02
Advent Christian Church Notes.

The Sunday services will be as fol- lows: At 10.30 a. m. the Pastor will speak on the "Christian Hope,p Sun- day school at 12 o'clock, young peo- ple's meeting at 6 p. m., song service at ', sermon at 7.15. Singing Evan gelist J A. Paquette will have charge of the singing both morning and even. ing.
 Prayer meeting at 7.30 Thursday evening. All are welcome.
 The Pastor assisted by Evangelist Paquette is continuing the Revival meetings in Danielson this week and next. Services every night at 7.80 ex- cept Saturday and Sunday evenings.
Putnam patriot., 1911-06-02
Interesting Locals

If you wish to hurry your spring sewing, get a better sewing machine at shaw's. Prices $l2.45, Sl7.5o, s22, $50, $50.
 A nice line of watches and diamonds for commencement gifts, besides a va riety of less expensive articles at Shaw's. No trouble to show you.
 Fine house to rent, steam heat, open plumbing, centrally located. Nine good rooms. Apply to Geo. E. Shaw Also furnished house to rent for the summer to a careful party.
 pr. Sandel, who for the past 1 years has practiced dentistry in Putnam, leaves the state June lst. Dr. Sandel wishes to thank the people of Putnam and vicinity for all courtesies and pat ronage, and to show his appreciation of the confidence shown him, has in selecting Dr. If. B. Wright as his sue eessor, done so without any monetary remuneration, but has tried to give the public man worthy of their conf. dence.
Putnam patriot., 1911-06-02
Methodist Church Notes

The Epworth League will have a rollcall meeting Sunday evening with subject, "The League: Its Aim, and How We Can Help"
 The ladies Of the church will serve a Strawberry Supper in the parlors of the church on Friday evening from 5.30 to o'clock. Menu: Vegetable salad, rolls, cake, coffee, strawberries. Price of supper, 20 cents; ice cream, 10 cents.
Putnam patriot., 1911-06-02
Red SOx Win

The Red Sox of the fire department won out by the small margin of one run over the White Sox Tuesday after noon, the final score being IS to IT.. There were good plays, poor plays, hits and errors and something doing every minute to provide good entertainment for the rooters. It was fight all the way with the result In doubt until the last man was out. It Is probable that return game will be arranged.
Putnam patriot., 1911-06-02
Superior Court

Judge Milton A. Shumway granted a divorce to Mrs. Hattie |. Stroud of Willimantic on the ground of deser- tion, Friday Assignments were made. Those for Putnam are: "Wednesday, June :, Justin Greene and others, ap- peal from probate; June l3, Ernest E. Moore, trustee, against Mary o. Jas min and others,
Putnam patriot., 1911-06-02
Benefit Of Hospital

The minstrel show which was put on at the Bradley theatre last Thurs day evening is to be repeated on the evening of June 18th for the benefit of the Day Kimball hospital. The fire men made decided hit and the public will be pleased of second opportunity to see their versatility. The show will be changed so that 1t will be practical iy new and better than before. The admission will be as before and the hospital will receive half the proceeds.
Putnam patriot., 1911-06-02
State Medical Society

The one hundred and nineteenth an- nual meeting Of the Connecticut State Medical Society was held in Hartford last week Thursday. The following officers were elected;
 President, Dr. John G. stanton of New London.
 Vice presidents, Dr. D. Chester Brown of Danbury and Dr. Robert C. Paine of Thompson.
 Secretary, Df. Walter k. Steiner of Hartford.
 Treasurer, Dr. Joseph H. Townsend of New Haven.
 Delegates to the American Medical Association, Dr. c. Chester Brown of Danbury and Dr. Edward J. Me- Knight of Hartford.
Putnam patriot., 1911-06-02
M. M. Dwyer has returned from

M. NJ. Dwyer has returned from a business trip to Troy, N. Y. Mrs. Clayton N, Gill, of Hampton, is visiting friends in Putnam. June 14th will be Ladies Night at Putnam lodge of Elks.
 Miss Florence Stubbert has return- ed from a month in Boston.
 R. German and wife have enter tained Adriance Nolan of Harvard.
 Mrs. Thomas Burlington and Mrs. Inez Hoyle are visiting in New York.
 Local members of the Knights of Columbus attended degree work exem- plified by councils at Stafford Springs and at Pascoag Sunday.
 pr. J. NJ. Kent of New York has been the guest of his parents, Dr. and Mrs. J B. Kent, Church street. He left Monday afternoon for fishing trip to Rangely Lake, Me.
 pr. and Mrs. F. A. Morrell return- ed Friday from New York. They were accompanied by their daughter, Miss Isabelle Morrell, whose graduation from the Finch school they attended Thursday evening.
 The office of Dr. o. C. Sharpe of Danielson, brother of Dr. w. H. Sharpe, this city, was recently broken into and Sl0O worth of platinum pin teeth stolen. It is thought the robbery was committed while the doctor was at dinner.
 The regular meetings of A. G. Warner Post, G. A. R., will hereafter be held every first Wednesday of the month at o'clock in the afternoon. The meeting time hassbeen changed to afternoon, as it is thought more of the older members will be able to attend
 Teachers of the High school with Principal and Mrs. Dutton of the Israel Putnam school and Miss Coop CT, gave Principal and Mrs. c. C. Spratt a surprise party Saturday even ing in honor of MT. Spratt's birthday. A well-filled Maybasket was a pleas ant reminder of the season and a set of Kipling's works was presented MT. Spratt.
 Last week Tuesday afternoon Jeanette Gilbert of School street cele- brated her seventh birthday by enter taining several of her friends. The lit- tie people seemed to enjoy themselves and the hostess was the recipient of a number of pretty gifts. There were twelve seated at the table which was trimmed with pink and white and in the center was a huge May basket also pink and white in which the favors were placed. Sandwiches, cake, lem- ] onade and ice cream were served.
Putnam patriot., 1911-06-02
St. Philips Church.

Friday, Evening Prayer at 7.3o.
 On Sunday at a. m. Holy Commu- nion. At 10.30 Morning Prayer, Holy Communion, and sermon.
 Sunday school at F m.
 Evensong and sermon at o'clock. Rev. Theodore Haydn of New York will ofiiciate at all the services
Putnam patriot., 1911-06-02
High School Notes

The graduating class of the Putnam High school this year numbers sixteen which is nearly an average number te graduate from this school. The names of the members of the class are as fol lows:
 Bernice Armstrong NJ. Richardson Frank Brunell Elizabeth Russell Bessie Carpenter Hazel sherman R. Chamberlain Mary Stoddard Edith Dingwall Marjorie Strahan Lillian McGallum Beatrice Thurber Raymond Medbury Robert Torrey Marion Renshaw L. Weatherhead
Putnam patriot., 1911-06-02
Post Office Site Definitely Announced.
ANSWER TO PETITION OF oBJRcrroi

ANSWER TO PETITION OF OBJECTION The United States government has made its final decision for site on which to erect the new post office build ing. The site selected is the northwest corner of Grove street at the junction of South Main street. A petition of re- monstranee was sent to Washington against this selection as unsuitable be- ing too far to one side of the business interests of the city.
 The following letter in reply to 1t shows that there is now no possible hope for change of site unless the eit- izens unite and buy a more suitable spot and give 1t to the government flor the desired purpose:
 Treasury Department
 Washington, May 26, 1911. MT. C. F. Bosworth,
 Putnam, Connecticut.
 Sir:
 This department is in receipt of a petition under date of the 4th instant, signed by yourself and others, protest ing against the site selected for the Federal building to be erected in Put nam, Connecticut, and the statements therein have been carefully noted.
 In reply, you are advised that this site case has had thorough and im- partial investigation, into which no considerations entered except what were deemed to be to the best interests of the public service.
 The department has accepted the proposal of John k. Carpenter, agent for the owners, to sell 10 the United States the north side of Grove street between South Main and School streets, for this purpose, and unless the title proves defective or the vendor fails to comply with the conditions of such acceptance, the department will be bound by its contract to take the property.
 Respectfully,
 K. BAILEY,
 Assistant Secretary. Property owners near Union square, where the post office is now located, could well afford to buy such lot and give 1t free to the government-the city Conttiputiitk hoW anus thS' PttiShao~ .N' the general benefit. The post office building should be somewhere close to it's present location, not only forspecial advantages but for the general benefit of all citizens. What may be done to meet the general wishes must be un' dertaken at once. The only course now left Is to call public meeting. A 1t seems that the site was decided upon as long ago as March 4th but the matter has been kept quiet and only unconfirmed rumoFs to that effect have been current. The price for the plot which takes in the buildings now oc' cupied by Dr. Bullard, north to land of Mrs. Jane k. Warner, is SS, 300 which is the price submitted in the bid of October 10th, 1910.
Putnam patriot., 1911-06-02
Benefit Lawn Party

An alluring array of attractions has been arranged by Mrs. C. Fred Water mon, chairman of the entertainment committee of the Woman's Board of the Day kimbsll hospital, and her as- sociates, for the coming lawn party, which is to be given on Tuesday, June 9th, atWildwood Park. The list is va ried and is official. The first event is bridge tournament at 3 p. m. on the veranda of the Country Club house. Mrs. Frank Todd will be in charge, and the entry fee will be 25 cents. At SD. m. a short, amusing play will be given in the open air theatre, the price of ad- mission being 20 cents. Dancing will follow under direction of Sidney Mar land.
 A number of tables presenting va- riety of attractions, will be there also, presided over by we'll known ladies, viz:
 Ice Cream, Mrs. C. A. Russell, Mrs. w. F. Bidweli, Mrs. w. k. LaBelle.
 Iced tea and sandwiches, Mrs. Sid ney Bard, Mrs. Clarence Potter.
 Cake, Mrs. Harry Back, Miss Amelia Hutchins, Mrs. Warren Averill, Miss Ellen NJ. Wheelock.
 Candy, Mrs. k. H. Reach, Miss Charlotte E. Manning.
 Salted nuts and pop corn, Mrs. John C. Phillips.
 Novelties, Mrs. J. Arthur Atwood, Mrs. Timothy E. Hopkins, Mrs. NJ. A. Shumway, Mrs. John Young.
 Fish pond, Mrs. Philip Mathewson.
 Lemonade well, Misses Harriet and Evelyn Cranska.
 A chafing dish supper will beIserved.
 W. E. LaBelle has most kindly pre- sented the freedom of the grounds, the use of the pavilion, and all privileges of the place, and generous patronage of the people of Putnam and of all sur rounding towns is earnestly desired by the committee in charge. A fresh de- mand upon the funds of the treasury of the Woman's Board has arisen by strong desire on the part of it's mem- bership to extend their work in behalf of the children, to increase the babies ward, for which mo regular provision has yet been made. In this connection attention is directed to the condition of the General Free Bed Fund of the hospital, to which the Woman's Board as well as individuals have at inter- vals contributed. It has reached the sum of S3664.S9, but is not Iavailable until $5000 is attained. Would that some generous person would speedily complete the fund so that the interest may be at once applied to the constant ly enlarging beneficenU work of the hospital for Windham County. Kind ly then place this entertainment upon your engagement list. If the day proves very stormy the entertainment will be postponed to the following day observing the same order of exercises.
 Cars will leave at midnight for Me- chanicsville and Danielson.
Putnam patriot., 1911-06-02

MT. and Mrs. k. German are en- tertaining Mrs. Margaret R0oy and niece, Miss Marguerite Lemeris ol New York.
Putnam patriot., 1911-06-02

Henry Allard and wife of Walth- am and Miss Loretta AIlard of Bostcn have been visiting relatives in tLe city
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The meeting hold at Lafayette
last Saturday by the Good Gov
eminent League was very largely
attended and also the meeting hold
in Baton Rouge by Sanders. These
large meetings show that the poo
pie of both factions are making a
hard fight, tho ringsters to hold
their power and the Good Lssgsrs
to reform and clean tho state OF an
oppressive ring. The indications
are everywhere favorable to the
Good Lsaguers, the people are
getting tired of boss rule and are
anxious for a change.
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no longer terrify US nor require
large expenditure of time and mo-
ney. Let our work be done in
plant. breeding, in better cultiva-
ton and moro systematic market
ing.
Cotton growers themselves must
solve many of the problems. There
are local problems that the mana
ger must meet. The farm should
be studied and its environment
mastered, as far as possible. Every
manager should evolve system of
farm management that will insure
economic production.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1911-08-12
Science In Cotton Growing.
Texas Farm and Ranch.)

Texas Farm and Ranch.)
Of all our staple crops. cotton
has perhaps received less attention
in selection, breeding and other i'm
provements to accelerate economic
production. Can it be that cotton
farmers are less progressive than
those who make specially OF
growing other crops?
Much progress has been made
in corn improvement. The Hi
nois station succeeded in incrsas-
ing the protein content of the kerr
mel about two-fold and the oil near
ly three-fold. This was accom-
plished in 10 years breeding and
shows the wonderful possibilities
of plant breeding. Other stations
have made marked improvement
in corn. Practical growers all over
the country have increased the
yield of corn by selection and by
cultivation.
Wheat, oats, barley and rye have
been improved during recent years.
Much scientific and practical work
of economic value has been accom-
plished in fruit growing, vsgeta-
bio growing and rice growing. The
cotton plant has not received
enough attention Mt our hands.
The cotton crop is the most i'm
portant crop in our commerce. 1t
not only supplies our own people
with a large amount of clothing,
food and feed for their animals,
but it helps US maintain our ba-
lance Of trade. 1t 10 one Of the
most important crops OF the world.
Why should not moro attention be
given to cotton breeding and Geo.
nomic production?
Some advance has been made in
cotton improvement. The United
States department OF agriculture
has had few men at work on cot
ton; few of our Experiment sta
tions have given some attention to
the cotton plant; some of our pro-
grsssive growers have taken ad-
vance ground in cotton growing.
But comparatively little of practi-
cal value has been accomplished.
There are many problems con-
fronting cotton growers that nesd
solution. Among the most impor-
tant are improvement in fiber, in
crease in yield and economic mar
keting. The boil wssvil should