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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-05-07

ceasinE waves upon tho shore. and the
restless waters temporarily tho
warmth Of tho Gulf Stream. afford On
ccllcnt bathing eight months In tho
year, and unless tho winter season he
unusually severe salt water bathing
may be INDUCED in during tho entire
year.
Virginia Beach enjoys many advan-
taScs as q desirable place TO reside.
The proximity of the Gulf stream
makes the climate mild In winter,
whilc the ocean breezes temper the
summer atmosphere. The air is fresh
ana invigoratIng, imparting to the
iadod pleasure seeker and weary brain
worker Il restful feeling unknown TO
most scashorc resorts. There is Il pc
culiar dryness in this climate. which.
with the tonic laden breczcs from the
ocean on one side. aud the balsamic
odor of the towering pine woods on
the other. produce an effect of won
derful exhilaration. These stately pine
forests fringe the coast and stretch
far hack Into the Interior.
Thus, the advantages OF Virginia
Beach combine those of both forest
and scashorc.
The beautiful back country Is fertile,
and offers ideal pinccs for country
homes, with WOODLAND and ocean, ut
hand and the fncst OF hunting grounds
nearby.
The electric division OF tho Norfolk
Southern Railroad. tho "Oystor Shell
T2nuter--fortS- miles of we'll
,baliasted track7--extend from Norfolk
TO Virginia Beach and To Cape Henry.
passing through many miles OF truck
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city, Va. these six words arc full of
magic. They convey u picture of ma
jestic streams roaring in savage little
cataracts the entire distance iron,
Bedford City until YOU reach the sum-
mi, Of the Blue T;idEo Mountains. and
arrive al the charming little Hotel
Mons. nestled so pictureSaucly at thr
base of tho rcaks of otter. lilo mos,
elevated pea ks In tho State.
1t matters not how riotous and as
pirinE The mercury may become in
the lowlands. at Hotel Mons tho tom :
pcratnrc has never risen beyond Sc
degrees. The nights arc always rest
full AMI slumbcr inviting.
The rates will he found very rca son :
able Tho hotel has hcen furnished
with Il view to comfort, and the ar-
.commoda lions will be found first-class
in every particular.
Bedford.
Beautifully situated in the heart Of
tho Blue Ridge Mountains. n moro de-
sirablc summer resort would be hard
10 find. Less than an hours run 10
Lynchburg or Roanoke. Gil route. It
is particularly convenient for those
who wish free access to tile city. An
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WHERE TO GO. AND
HOW TO GET THERE
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OPPRESSION was reached. while Mt
Williamsburg the policy or the Colonies
was framed by those bravo soldiers
and statesmen who placed the foun-
dations of this asreat republic on so
solid basis that though the storms
of war havo wagcd and beat
against them they still stand. In the
late War Between the States the
Peninsula OH which Old Point Com
fort is sitimtcd was made memorable
through tho great Peninsula cam
paign-- The. waters of Hampton Roads
need no Introduction. for 10 all is
known The story Of that greatest OF
naval duols between Tho Monitor and
the NIcrrimac.
Virginia Bench.
7'rhc fame OF Atlantic city. SO long
regarded as Tho fines, ocean beach on
the Atlantic coast. must be transferred
10 Virginia Scacb, tic beautiful ocean
resort near Norfolk, n picturesque
spot which imprcsscs all who sec It..
a magnificent beach extending for
moro than.+ten milcs along tho ocean
front. Tic surf bathing here, which IS
ilns,irpa ssed anywhere on Tho Atlantic
coast cgIns earlier and continues
later Than AZ The more Norihcr;' re-
sorts. Hero the surf rolls iii never
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excursion point OF in,crcs; is the Peaks
|of otter, which is reached best from
Bedford
Here Is locaic, the home Established
by The Benevolent Protective order OF
Elks of the United States for he care
OF tho aEcdiand intlrm members Of The
order.
The I:lLton. Eikton, YIN.
The hotel. II beautiful structure With
accommodations for 100 guests, is de-
liShtfuliy situated upon az, clcva led
plateau overlooking the, town OF Elk
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or great Interest to persons con-
tcmrlntins trip to Southwest Nir-
GINA, is tho announcement made by
the Norfolk and Western Railway
that beginning May ~ and daily therc-
after I'uilmanN broilnr parlor car
viii be operated on day train hutweon
r;ichmond and Bristol without change.
and stopping at NIL tho principal re-
sorts between I,ynchburg and Bristol,
The parlor car will be handled from
ilichmond on a new tram which will
ilcaveat about 10 o'clock in tho NORM
ing, and on return trip will arrive
Richmond al sos +. NJ.
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ton. and within five minutes walk OF
the railroad station. The building is
furnished with modern convcnicnccs--
gas electric bells with return call
SYSTEM. baths Gpublic aud priyutc),
sanitary closets. and is in every ro-
spcci equal to modern city houses. Tho
rooms arc large and We'll furnished.
Many arc zen suite and have private
baths and closets. y beautiful View
may br obtained from every room N
tho hotel.
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MOUNTAINS

Here arc the magnificent and majestic
White Mountains and the lovely Berkshire
Hills.
The White Mountains offer delightfully."-
cool refuge during the summer. Splendid
accommodations that range from the ultra-fash-
ionablc hotel TO the modest farmhouse where
you'll have every comfort for a very reasonable
sum-
You can play golf, motor, drive or ride, fish,
camp, or 60 trampng and climbing over the
trails.
In The Berkshire Hills arc some Of the coun-
trys most fashionable sumrnering places -
Lcnox, Stockbridgc, Great Darlington and
Pttsficld These places have international
fame as fashionable resorts. Natures mimi
table grace has touched this region with lavish
hand
A Country life in the Bcrkshrcs puts vim and
vigor into YOU Splendid accommodations at
fine hotels and boarding cottages.
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.SEASHOREA

Think Of the opportunity for fishing, sailing,
bathing and social life that the scashore Of n. E.
offers the vacationist. Here arc the world famed
North Coast retreats Of Marbchcad, Magnolia,
Gloucester, Old Orchard, Newcastle, Rye, York
and the great Maine coast including Rockland
and fashionable Bar Harbor, while Watch Hill,
Block Island, Narragansctt Pier, Newport, Buz-
yards Bay and Cape Cod on the South Shore
combine 10 make this region the popular sum
merplay ground forthc twentieth century tourist.
Think Of the rare joys of sailing over the
placid bays and the crested ocean waves. The
sun and sea breeze will give you ruidy coat
OF tan that won't wear off until long after you've
returned home Here you may choose your
favoritc sport. Breeze cooled golf and tennis,
surf bathing, sailing unsurpassed, riding and
driving with every mile changing panorama.
Your children will have glorious time at
any New England seaside resort.
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LAKES

New England's lakes there arc thousands
Of them give the vacationst glorious oppor-
tunity for motor boating, sailing, canoeing and
bathing. The angler will get plenty Of trout
salmon, bass and pickcrel.
A cottage or a bungalow may be rented for
the season for very reasonable sum- Let's
help YOU find the right place.
In New Hampshire are Lakes Sunapcc and
Winnipcsaukcc ~ just ideal retreats FOR both
physical and mental recreation. InNIainc are
the Rangcey, Nloosehead Sebago and Bel
grade Lakes, and hundreds Of others that
make a perfect paradise for sportsmen and
rest seekers
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FORESTS AND STREAMS

Can you imagine more delightful way of
spending avacaton than TO camp down in
Maine The ideal woods life, offering the com
forts OF civilization with a sufficient touch Of
the primitive TO make one feel that he is really
g in the woods"
Once you experience the pleasures Of out
in the open" with the charm and romance of
the fragrant forest where one may drink in the
wild beauty Of nature, then you will under
stand why Maine is SO popular
lar social centres where there arc sumptuous
hotels, appointed with every luxury, and gay
with life and famed for their cuisine You can
travel to the veryhcart Of the ainc wilderness in
through parlor or sleeping cars from New York
and Boston. And when you get there you'll
find every comfort and convenience.
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Iron Litbln Springs, va. 7

THIS attractive summer resort is
situated in Tazewcll county. Va, one
and onc-half miles from Tip Top sta
ton. al the Norfolk and Western
Railway The highest point in Er-
sinia altitude being $500 feet. No
pains have been spared TO make his
one of The most attractive and COM
Portable resorts In the country. Up
to-datc hotel and cottages. Hot and
cold baths. Acetylcno lights. Also
large dancing pavilion, skating rink.
bowling alloys, pool and Billiard rooms
Accommodations for 200 guests. Table
unsurpassed. Finest Iron Lithia and
Blue sulphur Springs In the country
scenery cannot nc cNcellcd.
Drrryvilic.
Bcrryville. forty miles from lila gers.
town. and 1919 miles from Roanoke. Il
pleasant country town that presents
Nhu Is anxious 10 remove his family
from the hot and dusty city to some
nice, quiet place that Is cool, health
full, has good water, and is easy Of
access. There arc several hotels and
wcll-kept boarding houses.
Fnrmvlllc, Yn.
Al iFarmvillc arc local cd the Farm.
willie I.ithia Springs. These springs
arc probably tho most remarkable iii
the country, inasmuch as within an
area OF about quarter Of an aero are
contained sixteen springs. Of different
mineral waters, all we'll defined. and
having cura live powers peculiar to
their several kinds.
The rcnks or otter and Hotci Nous,
Bedford County, YIN.
To one who has sceniithc ma Snii-
cont scenery In approaching either OF
these mountain rc:nrt5 from Bed ford
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Here you will find delightful and attractive combination
Of mountains seashore lakes and charming lying country
that offers greater variation OF climate scenic charm and
Enjoy New England vacation "wortR while Cool
breezcs awaysherc you may spend Of recreation
and comfort days Of sport, evenings Of gaiety.
Putnam patriot., 1911-03-03
Owls To institute

Putnam Nest Order of Owls that General Organizer Frederick F.. Whit ney of that order has been working on for The last few weeks has now reached the point where it resembles more certainty than 1t has, as at this time there are about l40 applications in. The local nest not only comprises this city but Dayvilie, Danielson, Bal.ou- vile, Thompson, Woodstock, Grosven- ofdale, Mechanicsvilie, Pomfret, East ford. and ali the towns near here. Alter the institution the fee will not be less than sl0GO and as much more as the local nest wishes to makeit. Organizer Whitney will be assisted in a day or so bq Assistant Organizer Charles S. Cnrffss. and they will secure the rest Of the applications and institute the local nest assisted by the officers of Norwich, Hartford, New tLendou, Willimantic, and New Haven. The whole will be under the direction Of Deputy Supreme President Frank Lombard, Of Hartford Putnam nest will be the fifteenth nest of the order in sfis state. The local Nest will institute in 1. 0. 0. r. hall on Pomfret street.
 Mr. Whitney k offering beautiful hand painting in natural cOlors on silk Of three "OwIsn the emblem oi the order 10 the one who brings in the most members.
Putnam patriot., 1911-03-03
Klllrh by Train .

Alonzo Webster icoored, l9 years old, was struck by the Boston express, due in this city at 6:26 Tuesday even ing, and instantly killed. The body was taken to the undertaking rooms of l., k Smith.
 Webster worked for Joseph Elliott, at Elliott. He got through work and started down the track for his home. No one saw the accident, not even the engineer or fireman on the train that ran over him. It Is thought that he stepped from the west bound track, to get out of the way of freight, and did not hear the express coming. His stopfather, James Hazard, who left Elliott for home an hour later, discov. cred the body badly cut up and seat tered along the track.
Putnam patriot., 1911-03-03
Echoes from Notre Dame.

4 program full of fife and patriotism gave February 22nd the aspect Of a genuine national holiday at Notfe Baue Academy
 Judging from The remarkable finish ed results it would seem that the pa t,ioue occasion called forth maximum results in minimum time, for without much previous rehearsal the pupils presented an evenings entertainment well worthy of the glorious Washing Ion. The program follows; Orchestra Marching through Georgia Reading. Should We Celebrate Wash
 ington Day, Miss Isabelle h ane 4aadinp The Old Flag ' .horus Red. White and Blue Essay. George Washington, Miss
 Josephine O'Hata Violin solo, Palms, Miss M argue
 rite Farrell
 Our Couutfy's Flag M i5s Daisy
 Brennan
 Orchestra Yankee Doodle The Voice of the Flag Miss lhoma-
 sena Boucher
 Vocal solo. Patriotic Medley Miss
 Mae l.. Eongworth HIst0ry of Our Flag Miss Charlotte
 White
 f.borus America
Putnam patriot., 1911-03-03
World of Sportc.

Neither Putnam nor North Grosven. ordale were represented al the meeting of the Eastern Connecticut league at Danielson last Sunday. Those present talked fsvorably of a league without the two above mentioned teams, sub- stituting Moosup and either Baltic or Sterling. IL Is to be a strictly home talent league as the representatives present declared they had had enough Of hiring players. Another meeting will be held in Jewett City two weeks from Sunday, and at that time it is be- lieved that the formation of the league will lbe settled. Those present were President Reeves, V. O. Derosiers of Jewett City, Louis Dioniof Wauregan, John B, Benoit of rsftyille.
Putnam patriot., 1911-03-03
St. Philips Church.

Professor Ladd of Middletown will officiate at the services on Sunday as follows: I030 a. m, Morning Prayer and Holy Communion. Sunday school st i2 m. Evening prayer at : o'clock
 Monday evening at x o'clock there ~ill be meeting of the lay commit. lee in the guild room.
 Services will be heldFuday evening, March 10, at 7,30.
 Rev. <. II. Dixon preached his fare well sermon on Sunday He left on Tuesday to take the pastorate of n church in South River, N. J.
 Rev. F. <. Irwin of Pomfret has been placed in charge of the parish by -Archdeacon J. Eldred Brown of Nor Rieh.
Putnam patriot., 1911-03-03
Congregational Church Notes

Rev. John K Moore, of the Congre- gatlonal church, Thompson. oecu pied xhe pulpit i'll exchange with the pas aor Sunday morning, giving an excel sent discourse from Mark K, 6.
 The choir are to give concert In the Methodist church, Webster, Thursday evening, under the auspices of the La ssies Social Circle and the Brother seod of that church.
 ahe following persons are pTopound. ed tes admission to this church at the next Communion; Mrs Mary Med. bury, Miss May Bradley, Miss Helen Seammeil, Mrs. Ray Hurlburt from ahe M |. church or North Grosvenor. dale
 The following committees have been appointed by the Sunday School com. mittee:
 Raster, April Ia, Mrs. (. NJ. Letters Miss Marion Warren, Miss Harfiei brown, Miss Ethel Strahan.
 thildren.s Day, June II, Mrs. E. NJ Warner, Mrs. J. F, Carpenter, Mis- Gertrude Greenlaw, Mrs. ], k. Gar peutet, Miss Bertha Sargent.
 Rally Day, Mrs. Sargent's class.
 Christmas, Mrs. W. J. Bartlett.
 Miss x. Lizzie Clarke, supefintend ent of the Home Department, opene her home on Friday evening 10 severa of the ladies who are moi now member sSl cur School, who, together with tn superintendent, talked over plans for new class. This class of ladies m, on sunday for the first time, wit Alrs- F.J. Daniels as temporary teacl ger. Scripture, l Kings, 2. Mis- Clarke, Mrs. l.. 0. Williams and Mr, eC. K. Child were appointed nom neting committee to suggest class oi fscers aud committees, X cordial ir Vltation is extended to members of ou parish, who do not belong to any othe class, to join this class and attend a frequently as convenient.
 in response to cordial and brother ty letter from Pastor Stubbert, invit ang oar people to participate in revivs services that are to be held in hi church March 7.2l. It was voted L ecept lhe invitation and as far as pos
 tend the services and share il
 snr blessings,
Putnam patriot., 1911-03-03
TourtellOtte Memorial High School
 Entertainment Course

The last number of the course will be given on Tuesday evening, March !. Every one Of the first four numbers of the course has proved to be highly sat- isfactory and has received most hearty commendation from their audiences. The last number, however, promised to be the very best of the season, an expectation fully justified by the sue cess Of the Parland Newhall company wherever 1t goes.
 The company will appear in male and instrumental quartets, bell ring ing. vocal and instrumental solos and duets. They provide an enteft ain- ment of charming variety, in which every feature is of high artistic merit @fhere is no other company of four men that does 50 many things and does them so welln Bell ringing is not il mere novelty but feature of great artistic merit. It k one of the choicest of several choice things that make up an evenings clean feast of pleasure.
 The committee on arrangements wishes to announce to the holders of season tickets that the fixed seats of the hall will be reserved for their use ] until 7.50 P. m. Seats may be resery- ed by those desiring to purchase sin gle tickets by calling the High school ! telephone l90, between and 1 p. m, except on Saturday. No seats will be
 reserved after D. III. Tuesday, but seats may be secured at the door in the | evening
Putnam patriot., 1911-03-03
Eiremen's Banquet.

The roast pig feast, given by Mans ne.d Hose company, No. 5, at the ban .,uet room at firemen's headquarters, eqas a grand success in every way . The feasters had, as guests members of Eagle Hose company, No. Z
 The pig was crisp, juicy and tender, and the entre list of the following me- nu was excellent:
 Tomato Soup,
 Celery, Cold 7law,
 Roast stuffed Little Pig, Turnips, Mashed Potatoes, Peas.
 EscalIoped Oysters,
 Hot Rolls, White Bread, Fruit, Soda, Cigars After the feast there was singing 1mpromptu speeches and q .'skit" bS members Of the Eagles, eThe Ilindc gand,p which caused I great deal o 4aerriment, was a special feature
Putnam patriot., 1911-03-03
Marriages s

In Oneco, Fe9. Is, by Rev. Samue Thatcher, Arthur Francis Olney and Edith Agnes Hopkins, both of Wash ington, k. l.
 In Foster, Feb. l5, Manfred Young and Ethel Law.
 In Norwich, Feb. 22, by Rev. C. A Northrop, George Jerome Raymond of Hampton and Helen Amelia Stead ot Norwich Town.
 In Dayville, February l9, John Lyons, and Miss Mary Poole.
 In New York, February 2, Harold E. Milner formerly of Danieison, and Miss Lucretia Marquez.
 In Danielson, February 2, William Cofiey and Miss Minnie Light.
Putnam patriot., 1911-03-03
Baptist Church Notes

Sunday was Home Mission Day al the Bible school. \ special program was given as follows: Singing by School. Prayer
 Singing by School Scripture Reading by Miss Mary Ar
 holds Glass Solo and QuaFtette Recitation Hazel Converse Facts from Porto Rice, J .HaroldBowe Solo Mrs. Flagg Reading,"A story and Song" Mrs. Thompson Male Quartette Address, Porto Rico and Cuba,
 Dr. Witter Recitation Estele Sites Offering
 Singing by school
 Perhaps it might be interesting to note that the words of the solo bv Mrs. Flagg were written by Mrs. Barnes. wife of our Field Secretary, and the story read by Mrs. Thompson was written by Mrs. Slough, wife of Evan. l geliSt Stough. The attendance was 2a2, and the collection $Sl7.
 Sunday afternoon over thirty mem, oefs Of the Men Glass and Boy Scout, walked 10 the Poor Farm and held , service ot song, prayer and testimony which seemed to be greatly enjoyed.
Putnam patriot., 1911-03-03
Deaths

In Ballouville, February 25, infant son of MT. and Mrs. William Smith. In Woodstock, February 2S, Marian C. Knight, aged v.
 In Pomffet, February 2s, Alonzo W eoster, aged l9.
 In Putnam, February 25 George A ProulX, aged s.
 In Putnam, February 9, Walter Barrett, aged 34.
 in Danielson, Feb. g, Grace J. Sweet, aged }7 years,
 In East Putnam, Feb. T, Mrs. .Maude Shippee Evans, aged 35 years
 In East killingly, Feb. l9, Mrs. George Gully, aged II years.
 In East Brook lyn, Feb. T, Maria Louise Taylor, aged 5S years.
 In Brooklyn, Feb. l9, Charles E. Cleveland. aged 6l years
 In Foster, Feb. r, Abbie Lavina Phillips, aged 76 years.
Putnam patriot., 1911-03-03

making a total of s27,200. %
 To then and there make such ap- propriations tor each of the depart ments of the City Government as may be deemed necessary and proper for the next ensuing fiscal year. To lay a tax to defray the current expenses of the city for the ensuing year, and to name date for collecting the same To authorize the Common Council to borrow sufficient sum of money to meet the current expenses of the city until the taxes are collected
 To see if the city will make an ap. propriation of $4,500 for the purchase of stone crusher and road roller and shed building fn which to house the same.
 To do any other business suitable to be done at said meeting
 Dated at Putnam. Conn, this 2sth day of february. 1911.
 ARCHIE MACDONALD. Mayor.
Putnam patriot., 1911-03-03
Births

In Norwich, Feb. b, a daughter to MT. and Mrs. William D. Logee of Danielso
 In Central Village, Feb. k, son to MT. and Mrs Frederick Pagan.
 In Ekonk, Feb l6,a daughter to Mir. and Ms. Alvin P. Corey
 In DayVille, February 22, daughter to MT. and Mrs. Frank Tetreault.
Putnam patriot., 1911-03-03
Methodist Cnnrch Notes.

Rev l.. W. Beleher was called to his home last week by the serious ill- ness of his mother. In his absence last Sunday the pulpit was supplied again by the Salvation Army. En- sign Reynolds Of Boston told the story Of his life which was of great interest.
 A very pleasing and entertaining program was given Tuesday evening by the Epworth League and Male Quartet
 The Ladies Aid society will hold a Seven-cent social on Tuesday evening, March 7th, with the following pro gram commencing at 7.45 o'clock Singing by the choir
 Prayer by the Pastor
 Seven minutes on the significance Of
 Seven, MT. J C. Nichols Singing Male quartette We Are Seven Miss Hazel Perry Solo Miss Grace Bennett Reading Miss Florence Thatcher Singing Seven sisters Seven stories in seven minutes Mir.
 Mackarlane
 Duet Mrs. and Miss Rawley Reading Mir. Battey Reading Mrs. Gilbert Singing Male quartette
 Admission, seven cents. Every seventh person, free. Sandwiches and coffee will be served for seven cents cake seven cents. All cordially in. Yited.
 The Gushing Academy Male Quartet are to give an entertainment in the church March 24th under the auspices li the Epworth League.
Putnam patriot., 1911-03-03
HAMMOND HALL, Monday, March 6, 1911
AT g A. M.

The Common Council in compliance with Section 23 of the Charter, have made and prepared a detailed esti- mate of the amount of money which in it's judgment will be necessary and requisite to provide for each of the departments of the City Government for the ensuing fiscal year and will submit said estimates to said Ad- journed Annual City Meeting, and the Common Council recommend that ap
 propriations be made in accordance with said estimates, which are as fol-
Putnam patriot., 1911-03-03
NOTICE. Adjourned Annual City Meeting

In compliance with Section 'V" of the City Charter the legal voters of the City of Putnam are hereby notified that the Adjourned Annual City Meeting will be held in