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The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1911-09-14
TAX SALE NOTICE,

| To j. A. Evans Estate:
You are hereby notified that Lots
Seven (7) and Eight (S) in Block
4 Ninety-three (93) In Mason's Lower
Putnam patriot., 1911-05-19
Obituary
Benediction
A. c. MERRILL RosWoRl

A. c. MERRILL BosWoRTH
 MT. A. C. Merrill Bosworth, who died last Thursday at his home on Woodstock avenue, after an illness of six days with pneumonia, was born in Woodstock, March 10th, 1857, son of Sanford Bosworth. He came to Putt nam when young man and began in small way fertilizer business at his home. He later went into partnership with his brothers and the firm of Bos- worth Brothers, grain dealers, has de- veloped into large, prosperous busi- ness.
 MT. Bosworth was married in 1880 to Miss Emma Nj. Clark of Wood stock and one child was born to them Ray c. Bosworth, now an optician in Norwich. MT Bosworth was of re- tiring nature but always a pleasant gentleman to meet. He never sought or held public office, but applied him. self closely to business. Besides his wife and son three brothers, Chauncey, OFlo and Sanford, survive him. The funeral was conducted at the Bos- worth home on Woodstock avenue Sunday afternoon, at ? o'clock, Rev. F. D. Sargent officiating. Burial was in the Grove street cemetery.
 MRS. LOUISE B. POTTER
 Louise Barnard Potter, wife of Man. ager J. B. Potter of New York and Stamford Railway company, died at the Potter residence, Portchester, Sat urday morning after an illness of a few days with pneumonia. She was 3l years of age.
 Mrs. Potter was born in Brooklyn, x. Y., the daughter of John T. and Charlotte Barry Barnard. She was educated in that city and when a young woman removed with her par ents to Putnam. In this city on Sept. 26, 1900, she married J. Boies Potter, who was superintendent for the trolley company. Shortly afterwards they moved to Southbridge, where they lived for six yeats. Four years ago NIT. and Mrs. Potter removed 10 Port chester, MT. Potter taking the manage ment of the New York and Stamford Railway company.
 Although Mrs. Potter's death was preceded by a brief illness, it was en- tirely unexpected and came suddenly. The deceased is survived by he. hns- band and three children, Sanford, ', Charlotte, 4, and Anna, 2.
Putnam patriot., 1911-05-19
May Wedding
GANDREAU-CoRDIER

GAN \ phEA b-s stOHDlb bK
 Relatives and friends of Joseph Gan dreau of Danielson end Mary Louise Cordier, daughter of Patrolman Cor dier and wife, Green street, gathered at St. Mary's church Monday morning at o'clock to witness their marriage, The nuptial ceremony was performed by Rev. John Van den Noort as was also the high mass. A special feature was the singing of the Ave Maria by two Sisters from the convent and the participation of six members of the Children of Mary to which the bride belonged.
 As the organ peaed forth the we'd ding march the bridal party entered the church. The bridal couple were attended by Mir. and Mrs. Frank H.. Cordier, the former brother of the bride. The bride was gowned in white tulle with veil and carried shower bouquet of white carnations. The ceremony was performed within the altar rail.
 A reception was held at the home of the brides parents following the cere- mony. MT. and Mrs. Gandreau are spending their honeymoon in Worces- ter and Providence. They will live in DanieIson, where a furnished home awaits them. From their many friends in various places the bride received many beautiful gifts.
Putnam patriot., 1911-05-19
Common Council.

There was a special meeting of the Council Tuesday evening, with Mayor Macdonald presiding. Present Alder men Nichols, Hawkins, Brodeur, Mi. ner, Bouthilletts, and Davis.
 Voted, that owners of sidewalks out of repair be ordered to repair them sat isfactory 10 the highway committee on or before July 18th, and the clerk or dered to give notice to that effect.
 Frank Foisey appeared relative to the layout of Chapman street. It was stated that owing to an error in adver- Using, the hearing on tke proposed layout of streets would not be held un- til Tuesday, June 9th, at 7.S0.
 A complaint was received from Al- exander Main relative to drainage in front of his premises on Woodstock avenue. The Superintendent of Streets was requested to make an investiga- tion to learn if any person or persons are emptying sewage into the surface water drain.
 The meeting then adjourned.
Putnam patriot., 1911-05-19
Wilkinson Park

At the recent and last city meeting q proposition to ask the city to assume the ownership and entire control of the Wilkinson Park, was rejected--mani- festly under misapprehension of the conditions and what they implied. It was not to purchase the park grounds from the committee holding them in control, as they are already owned by grounds To set of and beautify the Cargill Falls for the general public
 The committee controlling the prop erty in question as trustees, is com- posed of number of public spirited citizens who voluntarily assumed to carry out the earnest desire ef large circle of admirers Of the Cargill Falls, to have them kept open to public view by securing the land yet attaina- ble for that purpose. This was done by much labor in collecting the neces- sary funds. We understand the sum was collected from resident citizens of Putnam, Pomfret, Woodstock and Thompson and mony of the former resi- dents of those towns who greatly desired to have the Falls beautiiied and kept perpetually open to view.
 As we understand a good sum was collected by the committee, the land purchased and paid for except S500 and the rest applied to grading and beautifying the grounds. In addition to the cash subscribed for the project, parties did work to improve the grounds.
 Thus here Is a property on which n large outlay has been expend- ed, offered to the city by it's legal trus- tees, to have absolute control and own ership, encountered with small debt. Not one of the committee receives any compensation, but most of them have made personal contribu- tions to forward the desirable enter prise. Surely if these facts had been submitted to the city meeting the ae- ton of the voters must have been not only t0 accept the property, but also to express some recognition of the valua- ble services rendered by the committee in accomplishing so important and necessary work 10 benefit the city for all lime
Putnam patriot., 1911-05-19
In Railroad Wreck

Among the injured in the freight train wreck near White River Juno tion, Vt, last Sunday morning, was Seth Mcdonald, of New London, engineer. Mcdonald at one time lived in Putnam and married Miss Nellie Renshaw, daughter of Mrs. Joseph Renshaw, Elm street. Relatives tele- phoned and telegraphed to New Lon don, Monday, but aside from learning that Mcdonald was not as badly in- jured as at first reported, were unable to get any information. Later word was received that his only injuries were some bruises, scratches and bad shaking up.
 Engineer Mcdonald was in the city Wednesday looking none the worse for his experience. He said that his train was South bound. There was a heavy fog and the first he knew of danger was q dim light several hundred feet away. He immediately threw on tue emer- gency and shouted to his fireman to jump and got down to jump himself. Before he had time to do so she struck and he was hurled through the air clearing barbed wire fence D feet away and landing on his shoulders; He was not much hurt and went to see what assistance he could give others, but found little to do. His head brakeman, who was riding in the cab, did not get out and was crushed by the tender. The fireman and brakeman on the other train were crushed by the tender of their engine coming over on them. He helped move bales of hay and other inflami- ble material to keep the bodies from being burned. Mcdonald takes his narrow escape cooly considering that such things are all part of the business.
Putnam patriot., 1911-05-19
RecOvers for Injuries

Arthur Metras, Central street, Southbridge, Mass, received a check for 5000 from the North Grosvenor- dale Electric Co.,, Friday, as payment for the injuries received from a shock received in July, 1910. In addition the company guarantees Metras work for the remainder of his life, at rate of S9 per week.
 Metras makes the following state ment as to how he came to be injured:
 "I was working on building put ting on a tin roof. l had crowbar and was walking along bending over the edges. As it passed under the wire which was running over the building, and which contained high voltage, the bar struck. l remember holding on for few minutes and try ing to yell for help, but l could not say word. At that time 1 did not feel the electricity burning my legs, though it was there that l received my worst injuries, but it hurt my hands. AS 8 result l have lost two fingers from my right hand and one from my left. l have hole in my right leg that you can put your whole fist into and my other leg is also badly injured l was saved from falling to the ground by fellow workman who grabbed me, but l was uncon- scious when they picked me up.
 l was taken to a Putnam hospital and the doctors said that the best they could do was to bandage the injured parts, but that l could not live more than two days. Then they operated upon me number of times, taking skin from my back and from other parts of my body to bandage my legs. I am still going to hospital once a week to have the wounds dressed"
 Just below his right knee there is a place where the leg is not more than two inches in thickness. The upper part of the limb is also disfigured. His left leg is marred, but not so seriously. He is now, with care, able to walk.
Putnam patriot., 1911-05-19
interestIng Locals

Hat pins, belt pins and buckles and lace searfs, suitable flor graduation presents, now on sale at the Novelty Studio.
 All waists, neckwear and Misses white dresses to be sold at reduced prices at the Novelty Studio.
 SEAsHoRE RooMs FREE. The Re- were House, Narragansett Pier, R. l., is offering rooms free for three weeks. See advertisement this paper.
 For realicorset eonfort--a SpirelIa corset fitted to your form. Spirella boning of open construction admits of free ventilation--a sanitary comfort able, hot weather garment retains It's shape permanently. Mrs. N. F. Pratt will call by appointment at your home or take orders at the Novelty Studio, corner Pleasant and Fremont street, Putnam.
 Dr. Sandel, who for the past II years has practiced dentistry in Putnam, leaves the state June lst. Df. Sandel wishes to thank the people of Putnam and vicinity for all courtesies and pat ronage, and 10 show his appreciation of the confidence shown him, has in selecting Dr. H. B. Wright as his suc- cessor, done so without any monetary remuneration, but has tried to give the public man worthy of their confi- dence.
Putnam patriot., 1911-05-19
Ask for Pardon

Two Windham County cases were presented before the board of pardons which met at Hartford last week.
 Francis Moore, who was sentenced on March of this year for from one to one and one-half years for assault with intent to rob Patrick Brady in Putnam, wants to get out of prison. He says. he was drunk al the time the crime was committed, that 1t was his first offense, and that he has physical ailment and wants to be free so that he can have 1t attended to, and his mother needs his support.
 John Troughton, 70 years old, and one of the oldest to apply, pleads ex- eessive sentence as a ground of pardon. He was convicted on Septemher |, 1903, for an assault with intent to murder in Wiliimantic. This Is the second time he has applied for par. don.
Putnam patriot., 1911-05-19
NO 20
Advent Christian Church Notes.

At l0.80 Sunday morning the Pastor will speak on "Baptism."
 The young peoples meeting will be held st 6 p. m. led by Miss Hattie B. Fox. All are welcome to attend. The young are especially invited to come in. Song service at !. Preaching at 7.15.
 Prayer meeting at 7.S0 on Thursday evening.
 Joseph A. Psquette, the singing evangelist, will lead the singing at the A. C. Chapel next Sunday morning and evening, and during the next two weeks he will assist the pastor in se- ries of revival meetings in the A. C. Chapel in Danielson, beginning Sun day afternoon with service at 8.50. There will be services each evening at 7,30 except Saturday. The reader Is cordially invited to attend the services.
Putnam patriot., 1911-05-19
Congregational Church Notes

Surely the interesting readings in Daily Bible culminated last Thursday evening in the 18th chapter of First Corinthians, the Love Chapter, one of greatest chapters in all the Bible. Mrs. Sargent for the Ladies Missionary So- ciety, with most appropriate remarks opened the topic; parts of a letter from our Missionary, Mrs. kinnear, were read, and Mrs. Bartlett sang tn the secret of His presence" The prayers of the Ladies were especially helpful. It was a meeting in which many parti- cipated and will be long remembered by all present as one of especialls gra- cious atmosphere and feeling.
 Between forty and fifty visited the "World in Boston, last Friday. The trip was without mishap, and every one so far as any expression was made heartily enjoyed the day. The exposi- ton is so immense and the scope of the teachings so wide that only a brief glance can be given to a
 
 the Pageant is the most attractive and wins the greatest attention. If any one is in doubt either about the facts of missions or the results that have been attained, visit to the Mechanics Building will scatter the doubts and give food for thought. If you have not seen the exposition you had better plan to see 1t at once.
 i The meetings Inst week of the Pages of Arthur and the Queens of Avilion, while not advertised as open sessions, ! were visited by few of their friends, and the renderings of their rituals were commendable. In the Queens the de- gree of '.Lady" was conferred upon five candidates. There will be two more meetings of the Queen before the close of the season.
 Next Sunday we are to have the ex- ceptional opportunity of listening to an address by Mrs. Charles Taintor, u secretary of the Church Building So- ciety. Mrs. Taintor was formerly To- cated In Milford, N. H., the wife of the pastor of that place. You will miss a splendid address if you fail to hear her.
 The Pilgrims of Avllion held an open meeting Tuesday afternoon i'll the chapel to which parents and friends were invited. The Pilgrims carried through the ritual work in pleasing manner and showed the interest the children are laking, in the order, Re- l treatments were !sefyed after the regn- lar exercises.
 The Kniglits pf King Arthur crossed bats with theKnights from Danielson 6 week ago last Saturday. The teams were very evenly matched and each bwas forced to do it's very best. The score gave Danielson one point to the good. Saturday q return game was 1 played in Danielson. The boys are about to book games with Willimantic and Webster.
 The annual meeting of the Kings l Daughters will be held at the resi- denee of Mrs George cockel next l Tuesday afternoon at 3.30.
Putnam patriot., 1911-05-19
Methodist Church Notes.

Rev. E. ;. Ninde, pastor of Mathew son street church, Providence, will give lecture in the church on We'd nesday evening, May 24, his subject being "The Homes and Tombs of Egypt" MT. Ninde is the son of Bis hop Ninde, is pastor of one of the largest Methodist churches in Provi. dence and is known as very able speaker. The lecture is given under the auspices of the Rho Delta class, who have been endeavoring to secure the services of MT. Ninde for some time. A treat is anticipated and all are welcome. No admission will be charged.
Putnam patriot., 1911-05-19

The reflection from a large forest fire at Buck Hill, East Thompson, could be seen from here Saturday and Sunday nights. The fire burned over hundreds of acres of timber land, and the damage has been estimated at over s20,0O0.
 In response to an order given by Governor Baldwin, flags on public buildings and school houses were dis played at half mast this Thursday af- ternoon, during the funeral of ex-Gov- ernor Abiram Chamberlin, who died at bis home in Meriden, Monday.
Putnam patriot., 1911-05-19
MEMORIAL SUNDAY

MEMORIAL SUNDAY Memorial Sunday, May 2Sth, the Post will attend the Congregational church and listen to a discourse by the pastor, Rev. F. D. Sargent. The Sons of Veterans, Spanish War Veterans, w. K. C., Ladies of the c. A. R., and members of the Grange have been in- vited to attend. They will meet at G. A. R. hall and headed by a band will march to the church.
 MEMORIAL DAY Marshall-Joseph Nick achnie.
 COMMITTEES President of the Day-Col. c. D. Bates.
 Committee on Speaker-G. D. Bates. Committee on Music-W. B. Whit temore.
 Decorating Graves, Grove street cem- etery-J oseph E. Rawson. Catholic cemetery-John Lepire. East Putnam--Jo oseph Randall. Putnam Heights-Enest Perry, T.. J. Thurber, k. R. Wood. Dayville-Jabez Bowen. Thompson-I. D. Bates. WoodStock-J. NJ. Paine. Pomfret - Charles W. Gros venor, Thomas Clemens.
 Floral Committed. k. Rawson. Transportation-H. II. Pierce. nvitations-J oseph Mckachnie.
 LINE OF MARCH The line will move from G. A. R. l t1xv. Nfals der the command of Joseph Me kachnie, Marshal of the Day, going to the Catholic cemetery by way of Elm and Providence streets, returning by Woodstock avenue and Bridge street The seleetmen and Foreman O. A. Miller of the Fred Ley Co. have prom ised that if possible the new bridge will be opened and the G. A. k. be the first ones allowed to cross. Dinner will be served in the A. O. ii. hall at l2 o'clock by the Woman's Relief Corps.
 At l D. m. the line will form on Union square and move to the Grove street cemetery, returning to Union square, where the line will be dis missed.
 ORDER OF PROCESSION
 Platoon of Police
 Marshal, Joseph McKachnie
 American Band Escort, Alfred W. Merriam United
 Spanish War Veterans
 Geo. w. Child Camp S. of V. A. c. Warner Post, No. 54, G. A. R.
 A. c. Warner w. k. C. Caroline Scott Harrison Circle, Ladies
 of G. A. k. Speaker of the Day, Clergy, Town and City Officials and Invited Guests
 in Carriages
 ORDER OF SERVICES Putnam Heights Cemetery in charge
 of S. of Y. East Putnam Cemetery in charge of
 <. of V.
 Catholic Cemetery, 10.30 a. m. Prayer by Rev. Fr. Van den Noort
 Decoration of Graves
 Singing by Choir Address by Rev. Fr. Y n den Noort Grove Street Cemetery, p. III. Address by Department Chaplain
 w. F. Hilton
 Decoration of Graves
 Prayer
 Benediction
Putnam patriot., 1911-05-19
City COurt.--Fuller Judge.

Eugene Diotte of Thompson plead guilty to assault Monday morning and paid fine of S7 and costs. Diotte got into a mixup in a local saloon and the fellow whose countenance he marred complained to the police. Diotte and the officer stated that he was not drunk. The man assaulted bumped into Diotte, words followed which led to blows.
Putnam patriot., 1911-05-19

--Wi!limantic has been designated as one of the cities where postal sav- ings bank will be instituted. The bank will bs resdy for depositors Juns l2.
Putnam patriot., 1911-05-19
Memorial Day Observance

Past Post Commander w. B. Whit temore of A. G. Warner Post No. 54, G. A. K. has practically completed ar engagements for the observance of Me- morial day and Memorial Sunday. The program will be carried out as fol- lOuS.
Putnam patriot., 1911-05-19

Sunday will see the institution oi a new fraternal society in this city when a court of Franco-American Foresters will be organized. The in- stitntion will be held in St. John 5 hall and will be in charge of grand officers from Woonsoeket, Lowell ana Springfield. There will be literary and musical program, the Cargill or cbastra assisting. The court Will pc known as court Tochereau, No 5''
 The men on the sewer worked ali day Sunday and most of the night get ting the pipe under the Arch bridge. The work was completed Monday II gas feared that the heavy aoutrnen's on either side of the narrow roaa"ay would make cave-in probable put ho difficulty was experienced. A man hole was completed at the rear Q, Su,ith,s block Monday. A sulaii stretch remains to connect as h.e street. and a few feet more fenain " he finished there. As the "o'A - through solid ledge il VIII sun 'AA' some time to complete it.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1911-10-19
Happiest Girl in Lincoln.

A Lincoln, Neb., girl writes, 81 had been
ailing for some time with chronic constipa.
ton and stomach trouble. began taking
Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets
and in three days l was able to be up and
got better right along. am the proudest
girl in Lincoln to find such a good medi-
cins." For sale by all dealers.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1911-10-19
Presbyterian

Preaching at IL a. m. and 7:3o
p. IN. .....
Sunday School at 10 a. m.
Christian Endeavor at 9. IS p. m.
Prayer meeting and Bible study
Wednesday evening at 1890 p. m.
Revival services begin at the
Presbyterian Church, Sunday Oct
ober 90. The Rev. Chas Kirkpat-
rick will preach every night during
the week following. Mr.. Kirkpat-
rick is man of deep religious ex-
perience. He is pastor of the pres
byterian church at Spearville, Kans.
We appreciated Mss Mackey's
solo last Sabbath morning. There
will be special music both morn
ing and evening next Sabbath
Christian Endeavor topic for next
Sabbath will be, lessons | have
learned from things" Jer. I3:I-Io;
Matt aeI5-sa
Theme for next Sunday morning,
Safety and Protection In God" Ps.
81. 7, s.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1911-10-19

There will be box supper at the
Jasper school house Friday night
Oct, zoth. Everybody come and
bring box.
Fred Skinner took dinner with L:
A. Carter.
Huge Taylor is putting out 100
acres of wheat on Mr.. Gums place
northwest of Jasper.
Mr.. Baslnger is drilling wheat ON
the old Martin place.
Mr.. Soule has a fine lot of fine
kaffir corn feed and he is putting
out fine lot of wheat.
Mr.. Cloudy is preparing ground
for wheat.
Gilbert Bird just finished cutting
feed for Mr.. Draper.
Rev. Mcneil of Plains will preach
in the Gardner school house Oct,
22nd at $3.50 p. m. Everybody
come out and hear him. He will
also preach in Jasper school house
the same evening at o'clock.
The first quarterly meeting for
this year will be held at the school
house in DIST. o., the first Sunday
in Nov. Bro. Chase the presiding
elder will have charge.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1911-10-19
WORD WILL NOT Re MISSED
Mr.. Skimmerton Rejoices Over Pass.
ing of Overworked "GruelIing"-
Put Away With "Raucous." ri

we don't see so often now in print"
said Mr.. Skimmerton, the word cruel.
ling and am glad of that, for to tell
you the fiatfooted truth had begun to
tire OF reading about gruelling con-
tests for supremacy between two fleet
runners or two pugs pounding each
others face, or between two men row.
ing or playing tennis
I'm fact gruelling had begun, as
you might say, 70 pail on me just as
raucous did, no. SO long ago. Don't
lou remember that there was a time
when no writer ever failed to describe
some one oil his characters as speaking
IN raucous voice?
Positively raucous came to be pain
fui to me, so that Il would prejudice
ne against 2 whole hook TO find that
word in It, and then happily authors
put thar word aside.
But there seems TO be always in
use some wore that is sorciy over
worked. 1t was 3ood word maybe
originally and it catches many writer,
fancy. And then they wear 1t tread.
bare, old, decropit, till the very sight ~
1t wearies.
Such wore hGt gcUel:irs como tn
be, You could re1d Of scarcely any
trial of strength or speed without frd.
ing that it had been a 'grualling con.
tess,' or that it had had a 'gruelling fn.
ish;' they We're all g2uelling in soma
way; but most gruelling OF all to tho
reader, it seems to ne.
But now gruelling has gone out o.
fashion, it has been put away along
with raucous anu with our once famil.
lar dull thud and other much over.
worked words and phrases"