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Putnam patriot., 1912-02-16
4 Clenerous Gift for Wilkinson Park

There are doubtless but few of our people who realize that the Hon. k. Il. Gary of the United States Steel Corpo- ration. after whom their model town Of Gary, H., is named, is in any way in- terested in Putnam. Many will re- member reading the illustrated article in one of our leading magazines that described the building of this most wonderful creation of his master mind working through this corporation.
 The facts are that his father formerly lived on what is now the George Pettis farm in the Gary district, and that he has one acquaintance in town with whom he went to school, and with whom he has since that time enjoyed many a social hour, namely, E. NJ. Wheaton. MT. Wheaton was pleased Thursday morning to receive the fol- lowing letter in reply to one recently written him, calling attention to the fact that Wilkinson Park had been bought and improved by public sub scription through U efforts of public spirited citizens:
 Dear MT. Wheaton:
 | have your letter of February 10th. send my check for S500.00 on ac- count of the Putnam Park. Am hoping to call on you at Putnam during the good weather of May oI June next.
 With kind regards, l am, | Sincerely yours, | k. H. GARY.
Putnam patriot., 1912-02-16
NO 2
bonneville undergOes sth Skin draitiug

b0Hnefiiie OndeIgots otn Shih MI dt""k
 X Worcester paper on Saturday had the following account of the fifth skin grating on the body of Eugene Bonne- Ville of this city who was seriously burned by overturning a lamp in his bedroom some months ago:
 "Aftef four intellectual skin grating operations on Eugene Bonneville, Put nam, who is now confined in a private room at the citS hospital, and who will surely die as the result of kerosene oil burns on his back and upper arms unless a grating operation proves sue cessful. Delor Davignon, 2s Green street, Putnam, friend of the injured man, has undergone voluntary oper- alton, so that skin removed from both of his upper legs has been grafted onts MT. Bonneville.
 1t was learned at the city hospital yesterday that MT. Davignon's sacri- flee for friendships sake was made willingly and that the operation was performed secretly early in the week. | When Mir. Davignon learned that three graftings from relatives of MT. Bonne- | vile and fourth from a young wom- an, whose name is unknown, had proved unsuccessful and that hts friend was in dire need, he immediate ly presented himself and asked that no talk be made about 1t.
 Following the voluntary operations on Leo Bonneville and on Leo Basinet, nephews of the injured man, for skin that was unnecessarily grafted onto
 MT. Bonneville, he was removed from the home of his brother-in-law, Ed
 mond Basinet, 109 West street, and
 was put into city hospital private
 room with private nurse and every
 thing else that could alleviate his al.
 most endless pain.
 There Is still some uncertainty as te the result of this fifth attempt to graf skin ionto MT. Bonneville. The ben dages have not been removed. But . the condition of Mir. Davignon was rc ' ported last night to be remarkably good. He is stil! . little stiff but Is ex pected to be ,out of bed and up an<
 around by the middle of the cominl
 week.n
Putnam patriot., 1912-02-16
Voted S25, 900 More for Sewers

At special city meeting held in the Common Council chamber this Thurs day the vote was overwhelming for the appropriation of S25,000 recom- mended by the sewer committee for the completion of the city sewer sys- tenn. The polls were open from 10 a. m. to p. m. and out of total vote of 2O4 only i3 voted against the appropri- atIon.
 The mayor strongly recommended in his annual message that the system be speedily completed and the engineer and sewer committee estimated and recommended that the sum of s25, 900 be appropriated to cover the cost.
 It must be gratifying to the officials, who have given so much time and la- Dor in carrying out one of the biggest projects the city has undertaken, that the citizens so willingly come to their support when asked and freely vote their money that the undertaking may be successfully carried through. The total appropriation for sewers now amounts to $ll5,000.
Putnam patriot., 1912-02-16
Married in Virginia
coRBIN~DAueHTERS

Announcements have been received in Putnam of the marriage of Fred NJ. Corbin, formerly of this city, and Miss Elizabeth Doris Daughtery Of Frank lin, Virginia. The wedding was per formed last Thursday at the home Of the brides mother, Mrs. Eva Daught- rev. in Franklin by Rev. Mir. Duncan, pastor of the Methodist church. The attending couple were Harold S. Cor bin of this city, brother of the groom, and Miss Lydia Daughtrey, an aunt ot the bride. The ceremony was quiet affair, only the immediate relatives at tending. MT. Corbin Is well known in Putnam where he has spent nearly all his life until going to Virginia over year ago. He is a graduate of the Put nam High school in the class of 1901 The bride comes of an old and distin' guished Virgipian family which boasts 1 a long line of sterling ancestry. Alter a short wedding trip MT. and Mrs l Corbin return to Franklin where MT l Corbin is the owner of farm which he recently purchased. A wide circle of friends of the groom in Putnam ex
 tend congratulations to the young pee | pie
Putnam patriot., 1912-02-16
High School Notes

The basket ball team defeated OK ford on Friday last by the score 8s '. On Friday next they will play the g. A. C. of this city. A very interesting game is looked for.
 The games between the leagues is as follows; AlIard's team l5, McCullun 10. Pomfret Five s, Allard's team I. Kennedy's team 20, chase's team I9-
 On Monday the school was given holiday as it was Lincoin's birthday.
 Friday last Enos Bacon gave an en- tertainment to the school, consisting of songs and numerous readings. The pupils were very glad to henr him.
Putnam patriot., 1912-02-16
Stabbing Affray-Five in Jail

AS the result of quarrel which end
 ed in the stabbing of Feirn Ali, al North Grosvenordale, Tuesday evening five Turks, J afar Iumer, Desim Hardin
 Husin Jair, Adem Sali and Kennel
 Qazim, are in Brooklyn jail in default
 of bonds of S2, 900 each. The men were
 given a hearing before Hon. Randolph
 II. Chandler, a justice of the peace, at
 Grosvenordale, Wednesday afternoon,
 and probable cause was found for hold ing all of them for trial at the March
 term of the superior court.l They are charged with assault with intent to kill. Kennel Quazim, age Is, admitted that he did the cutting
 The trouble started during ajollifica- tion. Four Turks were about to de- part for their home country and some D of their countrymen gathered to see them of. It is thought that a dispa- raging remark relative to Turkish soldiers started the trouble. The in- jured man received a cut extending from the ear to his collar and another cut in the back. His inj njuries were dressed and he was able to come to Putnam later to try to identify, his among some 25 Turks that were taken to police headquarters upon the arrival of the 7.25 trolley. He was unable to identify any of them and they were allowed to go. A telephone to Sheriff Holbrook led to the men being detained and when the car arrived the sheriff, Captain Murray and Seargent Hayes were there to meet 1t. It was later learned that the men had been arrested in North Grosvenor- dale. It is thought that Ais injuries are not serious.
Putnam patriot., 1912-02-16
Valentine Tea

The annual Valentine Tea given un- der the auspices of the Woman Board of the Day kimball hospital was held in Union hall Wednesday afternoon and evening and was deeid- edy successful. The weather condi- uons were favorable and people gather ed from all parts of the county. Just what the net result will be has not been ascertained as the reports of those in charge of the various departments have not been made up. The annual check of S25 from the Kimball sisters, Mrs. Robert Clarke and Miss Hannah P. Kimball, was received, and Il Is safe to say that substantial sum was realized.
 The work of the Woman's Board has been invaluable to the hospital and it is due to their untiring efforts that the institution owes much of its suc- cess. It is a work of Christian philan- thropy that alleviates the suffering and pain of hundreds yearly and pro- vides a place for speedy and skilful ministering by a corps of efficient phy- sicians and nurses, to which thousands now owe life and health.
 The Valentine Tea is in commemora- tion of the birth of Marcus Day Kim ball. for whor, the hospital stands as memorial. -1n this day the people gather, unmindful of caste or creed, all imbued with one purpose-to help Tn the cause of humanity and respond to the appeal of the ladies for aid in their beneficient work.
 Visitors began to arrive early and the various booths were soon dealing out their wares to generous purchasers At supper time the tables were ilieo and delectable chafing dish suppel was served. The menus were decorat' ed in pen and ink by Artist Thurber Dancing followed and many enjoyed this pastime which was an inovatioi that added a substantial sum to th' proceeds of the day.
 In charge of the fancy articles tabl was Mrs. c. F. Waterman and Mrs. Ii J. Thayer. Mrs. Herbert Bowen
 Wood stock and Miss Manning of Put nam had charge of the table at whic confections were sold. Mrs. $. F ! Overlook and Mrs. Warren Averti -'1es l- i. .Pomfret, were at the booth n both ds4,r pfffKs and potted pian' t. where cut flow spTel in great variel ie were sold. vaIentines. 60 e~escsien' Is were sold by Mrs. w. K. hanel.y al sr Mrs. Walter Bartlett. Miss Mari l. Warren and Miss Sarah Brady were
 charge of the sale of cake and i r. cream. The chafing dish supper fro s 5 to ' o'clock was served under the ( = rection of Mrs. M. A. Shumway of Da = ielson, score of ladies from that pla '- and Putnam assisting in serving.
Putnam patriot., 1912-02-16
Baptist Notes

Miss Mildred Bard was the leader of the B. |. P U. Sunday evening.
 The Farther Lights entertainment will be on Friday evening, Feb. 8.
 Twenty nine ladies met in the church parlor last Tuesday for prayer missions.
 The Ladies' Aid will soon make a collection of old papers and magazines.
 The sewing meeting will De with Mrs. Nj. c. Leonard this week Friday.
 After the usual Sunday morning practice Samuel Rich was recently pre- sented beautiful baton from his choir Mrs. Rich :received large boqnet of pinks. A well deserved tribute to two faithful church workers.
Putnam patriot., 1912-02-16
Resolutions

WHEREAS, Our Heavenly Father has deemed 1t best, in his infinite wis dom, to take from our midst our late sister, Jennette Covell, and
 Whereas in her death the Putnam Grange has lost . member who was always interested in the work of our order.
 Therefore be it Resolved, that, while we deeply regret her loss, we bow in humble submission to Him, "Who doeth all things we'll"
 Resolved, that we the members of the Putnam Grange No. 97, do take this manner of expressing our heartfelt sympathy, therefore be 1t
 Resolved, that our Charter be draped in mourning ninety days, and that we tender to her husband and other re- iatiVes, our deepest sympathy and that a copy of these Resolutions be spread upon the minutes of our organi- zation, also copy be sent to the be- reaved husband, as a slight token to him of the high esteem in which she was held by her co-workers, and that they be published in the weekly papers.
 Ethel Clark Tourtellotte,
 Mrs. Jeannette Nichols,
 Edwin l.. Wood.
 Committee on Resolutions Putnam, Conn.,, Feb. 12, 1912.
Putnam patriot., 1912-02-16
Two Fires This Week.

The fire department was called out twice this week to extinguish small flres that did but little damage.
 Sunday morning at l0.30 an alarm from box 25 called the men to the home of E. l.. Johnson, Mechanics street, to put out chimney blaze.
 At 7 a. m. Tuesday, with the ther- mometer several degrees below zero, the department was called to the north end of Church street for a fir that de- stroyed the shed in the rear of George Potvin's. The origin of the fire is un- known.
Putnam patriot., 1912-02-16
Bradley Theater

There is good bill all next week. Just as pointer, don't miss LaBarre's komicai kut Up Kids, Monday and Tuesday. "In school days" is where the Kids get their stunts in and they have one busy session. Big feature pictures all the week with metropolis tian specially the last half. To close this week the Yankee comedy four are great entertainers in song and side talk.
Putnam patriot., 1912-02-16
Interesting Locals

Cut flowers for all occasions furnish ed by Geo. K. Shaw. Tel. AZ ring 2.
 Three shares of Putnam Foundry stock for Sale. Address Lock Box l47.
 An additional telephone in your res idence, placed at your bedside, in your den or cozy corner, connected with your main instrument, costs a trifle over one cent a day. Place your order now.
Putnam patriot., 1912-02-16
St. Philips Episcopal Church

Grove street, the Rev. Frederic w. Bailey, Minister in charge.
 Sunday, Feb. IS, Quinquagesima.
 Services 4. m. Holy Communion. 1O.3O a. m. Morning Prayer and Ser mon. F m. Sunday school. ID. m. Evening Prayer and Address.
 Next Wednesday is Ash Wednes. day. Services will be announced next Sunday.
Putnam patriot., 1912-02-16
Post Office Hours for Washing ion
 Birthday,

Office open from 6.30 to F m. Money order and postal savings closed.
 City carriers will make a. m. collec- tions and delivery.
 The rural service will be suspended for the day.
Putnam patriot., 1912-02-16
Advance Price of Milk

Some twenty-five of the thirty odd milk dealers, who deliver milk in Put nam, have formed the "Milk Produ- cers' Wholesale and Retail Organiza- tionn and customers have been notified that the price of milk has advanced cent a quart. The following circular was sent to customers:
 "To our customers: Owing to the fact that the last two years hay and corn crops have been practically fail- ure, and owing to the high price of hay and grains, 1t is absolutely impos- sible to produce and deliver milk un- der six cents t6c) . quaat wholesale and seven cents (7c) quart retail Therefore on and after Eco. 12th, 1912, the price of milk will be 6c wholesale and 7c retail.--Milk Producers Whole sale and Retail Organization"
 As set forth In the circular the deal CTS claim that feed for the cows cost' them so much that they have beer
 selling milk st loss and one deaie
 was heard to say that at the advanced
 price milk could not be sold at proht | It is expected that dealers who hay
 not already joined will do so later.
Putnam patriot., 1912-02-16
To the sa 3I'iai Iiaaiures Two
T e,ion of gas that was he

' <'ioh ol gas that was heard
 J'er the north end of the city wrecked the interior Of Luger Desc
 teiie's bakery on Smith street and SC.
 rIously injured his wife and son. The expiosson occurred about 9.80 Tuesday
 morning. Both Mrs. Desotelie and
 her son were rendered unconscious and the former was, for time, made blind and severely burned about the arms while the latter received . severe cut in the side of his neck and was scrsteh- ed and bruised. Drs. Russell and I.a- Rue were hastily summoned and worked over the injured. Mrs. Dese- telle will regain her sight.
 Just off the main room of the bakery is a small room with concrete fIcer and manhole covering cesspool un- derneath. MT. Dcsotelle said they hnd smelled gas since Sunday. Mrs. Deso- teIle was in this small room doing . washing and her son William, 2s, sas nearby. There was a hot fire in . small stove near the manhole of the cesspooI. There was sudden loud re- port and this is all the only occupants Of the room remember. Windows were broken, things knocked all about and the floor heaved upward. The in jured were taken upstairs where they live. Where the gas came from that accumulated in the cesspooI Is not known nor is 1t known what ignited it.
Putnam patriot., 1912-02-16

Have you telephone in your home2 If not, why not2
 Time is money. Time saved is mon- ey saved. Nothing saves time like the telephone. Try it and be convinced.
 The next issue of the directory goes to press March 7th.
Putnam patriot., 1912-02-16
Flremen's Ball

Next Monday night the 18th annual concert and ball of the Putnam Fire Department. Only 8 days more be- fore the big night. As the night of the 18th grows nearer and nearer the inter- est in the ball increases and tickets are moving more rapidly. Just as re- minder-Have you bought yours? Ii you are a pessamist and don't like a good time and don't like to do your share for a good ciuse, don't buy a ticket-unless you want to be cured and get in with the big tent. Good music, good dancing, pretty ladies pretty decorations, jolly time is what comes into the mind when one reads | the headline "Firemen Ball."
Putnam patriot., 1912-02-16

Be prepared. In ease of . suddsn illness or accident tho quickest way - relief is by teiephone.
Putnam patriot., 1912-02-16
Died in Bagsare Room

Sabatino di Bastisto, an Italian la- borer, aged 27, died in the baggage
 room at the railroad station Saturday
 morning from injuries received in an accident in East Thompson.
 The man was one of gang on the
 work train and was helping unload
 ties near the East Thompson station.
 He slipped and fell between the cars,
 and one leg was cut off near the body, and he also received internal injuries. The train from Boston due in this city
 at 926 was Jagged, and the injured man put on board and brought here where the Iambulance was waiting to take him to the Day Kimball hospital. As he lay on col in the baggage room It was seen that he could live but | a short time and priest was hurried | ly sent for. Rev. Adrian Dykeman, curate at St. Mary's church, responded
 and administered the last rites of the
 Catholic church before thesman died 1 Di Bastiso had been in this country | but six months. He leaves wife and family in Italy, and has a brother in- law in Hyde Park, Mass, where the
 body was sent on an afternoon ~" ps
Putnam patriot., 1912-02-16
D. A. R. Meeting

The Elizabeth Porter Putnam Chap ter. D. A. R. convened in regular ses- sion on Monday last. It being Lin- coln's birthday, added 10 the patriot- i ism of the occasion. The picture of our martyred president was supported ! mon an easel draped with our Nation | al emblem. Having desire as members of ;a patriotic society, to assist in the establishing of monu- ment to the soldiers of our Civil war,
 we unanimously voted q contribution of s25. .00 to the ladies of the w. k. '
 for that purpose.
 Mrs. George H. Nichols historian, beautiful tribute to our highly ERL aed and beloved deceased mem ze&&2b- Windham County Historian, pS aglas Larned.
 es,'sn, es, 5s "ppo'n,Wsa Io W Washinglon iGl sas
 The delegates 5. Kent. National Congress Is.
 were: Mock,
 Regent, Mrs. F. J. Dal &.R
 Regents alternate, Mrs. U. NY
 Delegate, Mrs Geo. II. Nicho A
 Alternates, Mrs. $. NJ. Vince. va Miss $. Elizabeth Clark, Mrs. J. v Stubbert, Mrs. NJ. II. .Medbury, Mis- Nellie Andrews, Mrs. G. E. Shaw, Miss Bertha l.. Sargent, Mrs. A. w. Bowen, Mrs. F. NJ. Warner.
 The social hour was especially pleas ing in the giving of two vocal selec- tions by Miss Gladys Murfey, also Miss Annie Wheelock of Uxbridge, told of the wonderful system of Social Charities in Boston. Delicious re- treatments were served by the host l esses; Mrs. c. D. Sharpe, Mrs. A. C. Luke, Miss Abbie H. Keith, Miss Har- riet R. Lewis, Miss Alice NJ. Morse, Mrs. G. 0. ROSS.
Putnam patriot., 1912-02-16

s4. TX, GnalftudH
 IT, Hh.hr ~ ,, = that 3nbers Of the Assisted by All the Mccain. = Putnam Fire Department sne they
 Cargill orchestra, under the direction of E. K. Irving will render repertoire of the latest orchestral creations, be. ginning at s o'clock and lasting an hour. They will also play for the dane. ing and have some catchy new mum. bers. Frank E. Murray will call the people out for the grand march and will take charge as prompter. It will be up to you and the rest of them to enjoy yourselves. The American De- corating company will transfer Union hall into beautiful ball room which will be ablaze with electric lights and festooned in gay colors. Special car North to West Thompson at midnight. South as far as Danielson at l2:35. Tickets Sl.00. Ladies Tickets 25c.
Putnam patriot., 1912-02-16
Gas ExpIosis

Gas r,oIosior aionday Sermon Edi-
 "'e ton offers opportunity An expies for Bible and o. all cs .naouaI IaS -rtfhln.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-10-31
KILLS SELF WHEN HER
SON Is DENIED HOME

DETROIT, MICH, Oct. 31.-When Mrs
Mabel Green learned that her son could
not be given home at a Detroit institu-
ton unless he was an orphan, she shot
and Killed herself. The boy is two years
OLD. HIS father is married to another
woman. When the latter heard of the
tragedy she offered TO rear the boy pro-
viding her husband wanted him
More soin than all other brands COM
bined. SAVERS PURE FLAVORING
EXTRACTS. Because they fiav.s.
BEST Ask the housekeeper (Advt)
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-10-31
PAN|SH HE|RESS
CAME TRIED HERE
Atlanta Tailor Asked to Free
a "Be-yeW-tifu Maid and
Accept $4,000 Tip.

1t is apparent that foreign confidence
men have never heard of Get Rich
Quick Wallingford" and modern meth
DDS of questionable finance, for they
are attempting at this late date to work
the widowed Spanish heiress scheme"
in Atlanta
M. Fordon, the tailor in the Kimball
house, is the Albanian to receive the
first come-on letter from the Spanish
grafters which has turned up in Allan
ia for years.
1t is the old, old story of the prison
er in the dingy Madrid dungeon, held
for political reasons, but who has a
fabulous sum of money stored awav in
trunk Gin this case 1890. 000) and vast
estates in America. If Mr. Fordon
the letter relates in quaint English. will
cable Casianao EscoriaZa at Prado 70
Madrid, he will learn how he can gel
one-third of this money for the mere
asking. But he must cable, the letter
says, 1t is dangerous to write. Spain
is full of spies.
Ii MI. tordon surrenders the price of
cablegram, letter will follow. tell
ing Of a beautiful girl, daughter of the
pohtlcal prisoner. Fordon would then
get his share of the loot if he went to
SPAIN took the young woman from va
rious and sundry designing persons, and
brought her to America Her father
would then be content to rot in his
spanish chains, knowing that his
daughter was well taken care of.
or course, the recipient of this gen
erosity must have funds to go to Spain
ana to show his good faith must put up
neat sum" before the girl and the
treasure are surrendered The neat
sum- is the only real treasure in the
transaction.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-10-31
10 BLINDED BY
WIRE WELDING
Men Watching Workers Re-
pair Trolley Lose Sight Few
Hours Later.

ANDERSON. IND. Oct. 31.-Nineteen
persons were stricken blind as result
Of gazing at a light caused by workmen
welding with an electrical process on a
trolley wire, according to physicians who
were called out of bed to treat the cases
Blindness did not strike some who saw
the light until several hours later.
DR.. L. W Chittenden, a local eye spe
cialist, stated that in each case attended
by him the inside of the eyelid was great
ly irritated He gave as his theory that
the peculiar rays of light given out by
the welding process caused the quick de-
velopment Of bacteria, already lodged in
the eye, and blindness resulted.
John Hagel, OF Hamilton, Ohio, who is
here visiting his mother, was playing
cards in a lodge room when he showed
back his chair and exclaimed: I'm 60
ing blind" He was assisted to the home
Of his mother. Practically all of the nine
teen reported to physicians were kept in
dark rooms all day.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-10-31
So GIRL MISSIONARIES
AWAIT CALL OF DUTY

BALTIMORE, MD, Oct 31.-Thirty-
six young women from various parts of
the United States assembled at the
First Methodist Episcopal church here
and accepted the call to foreign mis-
sion fields.
Ihey Will be sent by the Women's
Fore1gn Missionary Society of the
Methodist Episcopal Church
Sixteen will go to China. twelve to
India, three to Japan and one each to
Burma, Malaysia, the Philippine Is,
lands, Mexico and South America