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Putnam patriot., 1912-05-31
NORTH WOODSTOCK

Mrs. Crawford of Cambridge is the guest of her sister, Mrs. George Deaae
 Miss Lovan Dixon is visiting friends in Putnam.
 Frank Randall and wife of South bridge spent Sunday with l.. J. LeaV- itt and wife.
 John Healey of Storrs spent the weekend at home.
 Mrs. Frank Chaffee has been spend ing week in Grosvenordale and Put nam.
 Felix Minard is making some re- pairs on the Jim Minard place which he has bought. Joe Mountain is working for George Frink. Deputy Sheriff Healey spent Sunday in Mechanicsville. Several from Woodstock grange at- tended Quinebaug Pomona's 25th an niversary in Brooklyn. Have you got your Maybasket ready for the social at Echo farm this (fri' day evening? Remember Children's night comes next Tuesday evening in Woodstock grange. Louis Fitts and Miss Gladys Fair field were married at the parsonage last Wednesday evening by Rev. T. A. Turner.
Putnam patriot., 1912-05-31
WOODSTOCK

Rev. k. k. Kendall preached Me morial sermon on Sunday. The church was decorated with flags and follow ing the service flowers were carried to the cemetery by the Sunday school children and placed upon the soldiers graves,
 The Hamilton Holt family have ar. rived in Woodstock and opened their summer home.
 Rev. G. F. Waters preached in Wau- regan Sunday.
 Beginning June 3rd the Woodstock Circulating library will be open Mon day and Thursday afternoons from 3 to o'clock.
 Miss lpza Hinrichs has entertained an out-of-town friend the past week, Mrs. Mathewson received visit from her son and wife from New Ha- ven early in the week, The death in Nashua of Miss Nellie Arnaes brings sadness to Woodstock people who remember the Armes fam fly when they lived in Woodstock.
 Mrs. W. J. Lindeman gave baby party Monday afternoon in honor o her grandson, Frederick Hyde, from New London. The funeral of Joseph F. Russell I who died at noon Tuesday, will b, l held al the home Friday afternoon a , o'clock.
Putnam patriot., 1912-05-31
EAsreoaD

l.. .. Noodis, Worcester, sold al suc- ton last Thursday afternoon at South Niew farm, for sallie H. Walker. ex- eedtfix of the estate of Frank .. Walk CT, ~ head of pure-bred Holstein Erie sian cows and heifeFs, and eighteen hlgh-grade cows and heifers for a total ot s2,5l5.50. Ten pRre-bred Holstein COWS sold at an average price of Slt9 S0 and Inc entire pure bred stock brought slfsO, an average of sS9 a head. In the 70 head sold at this average were included four calves, three 2.year-elds ana three Eearlings. The highest price was paid by W. r. Sheriden. Mansfield, for Princess de Kol of Elm tarm, lo2, s42, at S225. He also paid the second highest price, S205, for Az gle Ninsom May, lSO,l57 Other buy CTS ot pure-bred stock were Herman S. Cheney southbridge, who bought Myrtle Connucopie. 152, ,S44, and calf month and a half old for S205; Jacob W Ielocb, who bought Ida Rose, 92, ,056, for S92.50, and a bull calf for S20. E.V- ereit A. Bates paid S6L50, for a heifer cali less than months old; Robert J. Bates bought one COW and an months old bull for SIPS. MT. Walker was native of this town
Putnam patriot., 1912-05-31
THOMPSON

The E. Y. P. E. will give a bean and salad supper Friday evening, May 3l, at { p. m. in the Town hall and a farce entitled, "The peddler's pa rade.' Admission D cents. If stormy come Saturday evening
 Last Sunday morning Rev. J. H. Garst preached from Galatians 6I1. etor l bear in my body the marks of the Lord Jesus. ?
 Miss Edith Logee will lead the B. '. ?. U. June 2nd. Topic, "The Chris tian virtues.
 E. $. Baekus has purchased an auto, l Maxwell.
 Last Thursday evening Nellie Ryan entertained Maybasket party of thirty. All enjoyed pleasant even ing.
 H. $. Morse and wife have been spending several days in Springfield.
 Charles Davis, Jr., and wife are liv- ing in the E. $. Backus house.
 The severeSt thunder storm of this season was on Friday, the 24th, put ting the telephone out of commission until repaired. Only few years ago there were many who believed that the electricity was being used so much that there would be no more electrical storms to purify the air. l wonder what they thought last Friday. Gods laboratory is ineXhaustible.
 Mir. and Miss Russell were in town Thursday from Providence.
 A few of the ladies of the D. A. R. of Putnam met with few of the ladies of the order from Thompson on Thurs day afternoon for a service to decorate the grave of our esteemed historian and friend, Miss Ellen D. Larned.
 May God bless to us Memorial Day and Memorial Sunday with it's flowers and sunshine, inspiring sermons and patriotic hymns in which all so hearti- ly joined with the rich chords of the organ. Honcring those who so will lingly offered their lives for their country, givang to us this peace and all the privileges we now enjoy. Rev. MT. Moore's message for us was from the story Of "Gideon and his three hundred.n It is not numbers, it is not luck, fl is leaders who look to AL mighty God for guidance, and people who obey willingly; then victory is sure in whatever cause. II is the working cut of Gods plans for his peo- pie. The evening service was a plea for greater enthusiasm in our thanks giving songs, and while not forgetting the heroes of the past, for more reeog- hilton of the heroes of the present, for battles are being fought and won every day.
 The Thompson W. C. T. U. will meet with Mrs. George Law, II Bolles street, Putnam, Thursday, June 6, al ?. m. A full attendance is desired It is expected the delegate to the coun- ty convention at Willimantie will give report of the same.
 The straw berry supper at the Inn Saturday night was very well attend ed, loo taking supper. A good sum was added to the treasury. Mrs. George Elliott visited with hel daughter over Sunday and attended the supper at the Inn. Mrs. George E. Law is a member of the circle oi Kings Daughters.
 As no one of the Kings DaugRters was able to attend the convention al Jewett City a prayer meeting was held at the Inn and was well attended and profitable hour was spent in praye and testimony.
 Mrs. Charles w. Chamberhn O Worcester is spending the week witt her nephew, k. C. Bixby, and family
Putnam patriot., 1912-05-31
Didn't Mean lt.

Charles D. {illes, secretary to thf president. tells this on Gus J Harge the Washington newspaper man Kat ger is d Hebrew. and wit. 70 Hflle Is safe in circulating this slaneor E appears that when tbe pres.dentia party visited the home town Of Mat Archie Butt. the presidents aide theJ attended church where Butt Us { yonth, was worshiper The presi dent and Karger sat tn pew nea .he front. and when the stirring hymn. Onward Christian Soldiers was given out the president, as usual lifted up his voice in song. The boys looked at Karger, and to their aston ishment noted that he vas earolins away eheerfully alongside the presi ient But looked over, says lilies and saw that Karger had his hand: on the top of the pew in front Of him with his fingers crossed"
Putnam patriot., 1912-05-31
THE CONTEMPORARIES

has been organized for the season with James E. Kelly as manager. The club has played six games this season and has won them all. The manager would like to hear from fast teams under 20 years old, preferably from EasternG Connecticut and Massachusetts and will arrange to play at home and abroad. Last Saturday the club play ed the Quinebaug stars on their home grounds and defeated them 21 to 3.
 Ramblis I I , OH l 7 #-2l Star 0 l 0 0 0 c c l 1--3
 Batteries, Alard and Provost, Lind and Chabot, umpire, Larose..
 The features of the game was the ex- cellent work of the Ramblers battery and the batting of Duchene.
Putnam patriot., 1912-05-31
State of Ohio, City of Toledo,

State of Ohio, City of Toledo, ss
 Lucas County.
 Frank J. Cheney makes oath that he IS senior partner of the firm Of F. J. Cheney < Co.. doing business in the City of To- ledo, County and State aforesaid, and that said firm will pay the sum Of One Hundred Dollars for each and every case of Catarrh that cannot be cured oy the use of Halls Cstarrh Cure.
 FRANK J. CHENEY. Sworn to before me and subscribed in my presence, this 6th day of Decemo Der, A D. 1886.
 Seal. A. W. uLnASoN,
 Notary Public. Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internally, and acts directly on the blood and mu- cons surfaces Of the system. Send Tor testimonials free.
 F.J. CHENEY O., Toledo, o. Sold by all Druggists, 76c. Take Halls Family Pills for consti- psIton.
Putnam patriot., 1912-05-31
WOODSTOCK VALLEY

The funeral of w. w. Bosworth was held at his late home on Wednesday, May 22. Rev. J. B. King of Easiford attended and at the request of the de- ceased, J. M. Tatem of Eastford sang, 4@Lead kindly Light" Burial in the famlily lot at North Ashford. MT. Bos- worth was a soldier in the civil war;
 Mrs. Barrett has been quite ill with the small poX, but is improving. We hope that no new cases will develop. Quile a number have taken the pre- cautfon to be yaeeinated.
 Albert Darling has sold his place by the pond.
Putnam patriot., 1912-05-31

Woman loves clear, rosy complex ion. Burdock Blood Bitters is spien- did for purifying the blood, clearing the skin, restoring sound digestion. All druggists sell it. Price, Sl.O.
Putnam patriot., 1912-05-31

Eczema spreads rapidly itching al most drives you mad. For quick re lief, Doan's Ointment is well reeom- mended. 50c at all stores.
Putnam patriot., 1912-05-31

The day of harsh physics is gone. People want mild, easy laxatives. Doan's Regu'ets have satisfied thous- ands 25c at all drug stores.
Putnam patriot., 1912-05-31

For croup or sore throat, use pr. Thomas EcIectric Oil. Two sizes, 25c and soc. Al all drug stores.
Putnam patriot., 1912-05-31

Dean s Rheumatic Pills for Rheum atism 4 Neuralgia. Entirely vege- table. Safe 1sly
Putnam patriot., 1912-05-31

IS because so decep- tive. Many sudden
 deaths are caused by it-lieart dis ease, pnenInonia,
 heart failure or apoplexy are often the result of kid nev disease. Ii kidney trouble is allowedtoadvance the kidney poison ed blood will at
Putnam patriot., 1912-05-31
The Cause of Many
 Sudden Deaths

There is a disease prevailing in this country most dangerous because so decep-
Putnam patriot., 1912-05-31
V1ClNI1Ys
Memorial Day in Thompson

On Sunday, May 26, the Veterans and Sons of Veterans are requested to assemble at 2.30 p. m., at the Metho. dist church, North Grosyenordale. Rev. William J. Smith, pastor of the church, will deliver the memorial ser mon and musical program appropri- ate to the occasion will be rendered.
 NORTH GRosvENoRDALE
 On Thursday, May 30, at 6 a. m. the Veterans, Sons of Veterans, and Mar tial Guards will meet at :. of V. hall. Details will be made by the marshal to decorate the graves at the Upham and Conan cemeteries. At 6.30 a. m the column will march to the Catholic cemetery where the exercises will be conducted by the Rev Father B. Nj. . Donnelly, preceding the decoration of graves. At the column will march to the cemetery in North Grosvenor- dale, the services to be conducted by the Rev. William J. Smith.
 NEW BOSTON
 At S.30 the column will arrive at the yard in New Boston, and after prayer and suitable exercises the graves will be decorated.
 WILsoNVILLE
 At 10 the procession will meet the citizens of Wilsonville, and service suitable to the occasion, consisting of prayer and song, will be held, preced- ing the ceremonies of decoration. The marshal will order a detail to decorate the graves at Porter Plain and Porter cemetery.
 EAST THOMPSON
 At F o'clock the procession will meet the people of East Thompson at the cemetery, where the exercises will be conducted by the pastor of the Methodist church, preceding the deco ration of graves. At o'clock the col umn will halt at Brandy Hill and a collation. will be served.
 WEST THOMPSON
 At 1.30 o'clock the column will pro- ceed to the cemetery at West Themp. son, arriving at 2.15 o'clock, when the exercises of the day will be concluded. The Canadian Band of North Gros- Venordale will furnish music.
 President of the Day, Ira D. Bates. Marshal, F. $. Richmond.
 Assistant Marshal, k. P. Ryant. Executive committee, North Gros- venordale, F. $. Richmond.
 New Boston, Ira R. Bates, Albert Hall.
 Wilsonvil!e, Thomas Paine.
 West Thompson, John N. Perrin, James Bigelow.
 East Thompson, Albert F. Sheldon, Silas Joslin.
 Treasurer, George E. Whitney.
 Color Bearer, Harry Manning.
 The following is the list of soldiers buried in the cemeteries in Thompson:
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-09-24
NO CHANGE IN METHODS


Standard OIL Assa8ns ieinEs
before Disso1ufaon~
New York september 23.-The Stan0;
ard OIL Company OF New Jersey e SUI. IN
1neries Of its former subsidiaries OUT
side Of its own territory. ACCORDING U
Testimony given to-day at the neAI;ns
OF the ters-Pierce-Standard Oil Ati-
cation. .,.-l
Of the New Jersey company. 30 tesIi
aed when asked a series OF questions
30 counsel for the waters-Pierce Com
many in line with the latter's conten-
ton that there is no real comnetition
among the various Standard OIL COM
paniss. - .nv
refiner!es other than refneries OF the
Standard Oil Company OF New 'e'-
sey?' Adams was asked.
Have you assigned stations or ter
rttory to rehneries outside OF the "
ritory Of the New Jersey company!
yes" said the witness. He prom :
ised 10 furnish a record OF the assign
u1.n,s made since the dissolution OK
the corporation.
q, sales territory to rehneries not
owned by the New Jersey company
were furnished by E. G. Barber. as
sistant domestic sales agent OF the
Company Barber said the sales ter
ritory at Camden. Trenton and Phil
l,psburz. y. J., was assigned 70 re-
aneries OF the Atlantic Refining Com
pany OF Pennsylvania. one OF the sun
OF these cities did the Atlantic Rennins
Comnany compete with the New Jersey
company in the sale OF Oil. a. Tar as
the witness knew.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-09-24
A LIAR" AND "SHRIMP"
whitnan Hears stronE Epithets AD-
piled to Hinaself.

piled to Himself.
Hot Springs, Ark. September a.
After a stormy day, in which District
Attorney Whitman. of New York. was
called a liar ana a shrimp" the
hearing to ascertain what sam Schepps
told local persons concerning the
Rosenthal murder case when he was
held here as z witness. brought out
what the defense claims is important
testimony
Just before the hearing was resumed
tonight John w. Hart. attorney TOR
Police Lieutenant Charles Becker an
nounced he had found two witnesses
who will swear TO statements made by
schepps excuipating Becker. II ts un.
will interpose no objection to the in.
PRODUCTION Of the witnesses. Gilbert
Hogaboom, a political leader OF Hot
Springs. and Michael Berkholtz. OF Ar
genta.
AS a preliminary to the calling Of
the witnesses. Mr.. Hart gave the dis
trict attorney copies Of afhdayitS
sworn to by Hogaboom and Berkholtz
The afidavit of Hagoboom set forth:
~oaa pss s hi. sss h saa
he ought to have been bumped OF long
ago, and would have II nothing had
happened. He did not say what this
something was. He said the ganso)ers
did not like him (RosenthaD because
Schepps further said one big mistake
that was made was to leave the num-
Der on the car"
Berkholtz AYERS in his affidavit:
Il asked him why did they Kill that
poor fellow Rosenthal, and he said:
Mike. you have no idea what dirty
dog ne turned out to be at the last
Of IT; that he had place on Second
Avenue and had bunch Of gunner
hanging around there and the gang
wanted to kin most any one around
there. Sam said that Rosenthal anted
to have Louie Kaufman killed"
MY evidence will send Becker to
the chair; don't / know it?' This In
effect was one Of the declarations OF
Sam Schepps to Postmaster Fred Z.
Johnson. of Hot Springs. accusing to
the testimony Of Johnson tonight.
Another declaration of Schepps, ac-
cording to the postmaster. was in sub
stance:
II Rosenthal had not been such a
poacher' ne would not have got him
self in so bad. don't want you fell
lows to tSink we killed man OF some
account. Rosenthal deserved to be
killed.
johnson, who arrested Schepps here.
said he talked to him almost ave hours
on August 10. Schepps. he said. first
begged not to be delivered to the po-
lice; then discussed graft. public on
Gals. the causes leading uA to the
killing OF Rosenthal, and declared: Il
am the keynote Of the whole situa.
ton"
Becker. Johnson testified, was de-
scribed by Schepps as CRATER one
never satisfied, and always urging an
increased donation il gambler showed
proeperity
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-09-24
MONEY IS RETURNED
Package Containing SIS. 900 Found q
Back Door Of Bank.


Back Door OF Bank.
Pensacola. Fla. September Gas q
result Of :he mysterious return to the
First National Bank some time last
night of the $500 stolen while being
delivered to the Louisville and Nash
willie pay car at Flomaton several days
ago. conference was held tonight
between ofhcials of the bank and pri.
vate detectives and special agents iu-
vestigating the robbery.
AT late hour IT was stated that an
arrest was momentarily expected.
The package containing the money
vas in the original wrapping as made
up by the bank employees. 1t Is said.
and was Enclosed in a newspaper. II
was found this morning lying against
the grating of the back door of the
thought it a pair q old shoes. This
indicates according to the officials
that some one with previous know
ledge had prepared in advance the
dummy package containing magazine
pages which was found In place Of the
money when the shipment was opened
in the Louisville and Nashville pay
car
The rear Of the bank Is Enclosed by
a brick wall about FIVE feet high, and
the door at which the money was
pla ced was only about five feet from
this wall.
On Saturday night Assistant Cashier
W n Roberts received this telephone
message a, his house from an unknown
party:
You will find what you lost at the
banks back door,
The bank cashier thought some one
was attempting a practical joke on
him, and refused to &c out in the rain
to the bank to investigate.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-09-24
NEGRO ADMITS THEFT
Arrested n He Was Leavine fer Hes
In Norfolk.

Especial to The Times-Dispatch.l
New York. September IA man
who. II is charged, stole $1,000 worth
Of valuables last Friday from the home
on Shore Road. In Bay Ridge, Of DR..
David McAustin. head Of the NcAus.
tin Veterinary Institute. in Brooklyn.
and vfce-president Of w. ]. Anderson
& Co, stationers. on Broadway. Man
haitian. was arrested last night
The prisoner, Samuel Scott. q negro
from Norfolk. Va. was taken just as
he was boarding the Old Dominion
liner jamestown. which sailed at Z
o'clock last night for Norfolk. Scott
was walking up the gang plank wear
ing q cane and yellow gloves. and
carrying a fur coat over hts arm.
The negro got a job as table man
in DR. McAustinS household last May.
He left on September 5. and when
the McAustins returned from Wash
ington they found that valuable jew
eiry and bric-a-brac had been taken
from their home.
At police headquarters to-day Scott.
according to the police. admitted the
theft and also one at the house OF Or.
George Cochrane. at SSos Twenty-first
Avenue. Bensonhursc where the negro
had worked for a short time Both
DR.. Cochrane and DR.. McAustin identi-
fed scott ard their property found in
his trunks at the wharf
SCOTS home In in Norfolk. He
came North less than a year ago.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-09-24
KEEPING HANDS OFF
Canpaign C0Mnittee Not 70 infeT1ea
n New York Sttaat10D.

CRnpA1GH Commune NOt 70 A1tex1vse
IN New York Sftuat1oD.
New York. September 33.-The Demo-
cratic national campaign committee
will adhere to its policy OF hands on
unless unforeseen Developments Snould
occur in connection with the nominal
ton Of a candidate for the governor
ship OF this State. This in effect was
the statement of Acting Chairman NC
Adoo, of the Democratic national can.
paign committee at the conclusion OF
a conference Of the committee to-day.
which was called to consider what ac-
ton, il any, should be taken IN the
matter of urging the nomination OF
progressive Democratic for Governor
OF New York.
The effect upon the national ticket OF
the rel omination Of Governor Dix. as
proposed by Charles F. Murphy ana
other leaders. was discussed: Botn
Mr.. McAdoo and Senator OGorman
stated that it was not likely the COM
mittee would declare its attitude re-
garding the selection OF the nominee
for Governor. Mr.. McAdoo saying that
that was purely q state matter.
1t was learned from authoritative
sources that both Senator OIot men
and Mr.. McAdoo plan to go 70 tns
Syracuse convention. and 1t was saio
tina, unless the candidate selected ior
the nomination Is a strong progres,
siye Democrat Governor Wilson woulo
be asked to take hand in the matter.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-09-24
Received By TAFT
Delegates to Catholic Conference Visit
White House.

DELEGATES to Catholic Conference StsSt
White House.
Washington. September 23.-How to
best care for delinquent and dependent
children and needy families was the
theme OF the papers and addresses at
the meetings of the National Confer
ence of Catholic Charities to-day. Three
sessions Of the convention were held
simultaneously during thu forenoon at
the Catholic University. and this az
ternoon President Taft received the
delegates at the White House and told
them that their presence suggested
the passage We know from scripture,
The greatest Of all Is charity" Pres
ident Taft said there was no greater
work being done for mankind than
charity.
The most experienced men and wo-
men in Catholic charity work in the
country were speakers on to-day's pro-
gram Mrs. Thaddeus ]. Meder. OF
the Catholic Womans League Of Chi
caso, discussing necessary legtsla'
ton" advocated an appropriation by
CONGRESS Of s., o00. 900 for the suppress
sion of the white slave trafhc. ana
condemned the teaching OF sex by
giene in schools. Il am a BIT old
to eusenics. and I otter PRAYER OF
thank sgiying every day that my boy
has been told the story Of life by has
mother instead of by some disinterest-
ed Schoolmarm.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-09-24
PAYS FINAL PENALTY


Chester >. Jordan Goes to HIS Dean
IN Electric Chair.
ter S. Jordan. sentenced to death for
the murder. four years ago at somer-
vile. Of his wife. Honorah. whose body
he cut up and packed in trunk. va
executed In the electric chair cha; a. the .
at 1880 o'clock. Jordan went to has
death calmly. and without making any
statement.
A suspicious caeman was respensib ds
Mrs Chester S. Jordan. TOR which Jor-
dan was executed this morning. The
murder was committed at their apart
ments in Somerville September ]. lyVe.
an actress. Jordan struck her ana
knocked her down stairway. Tne
next day he dismembered her oooy.
placed the head and some other parts
In s,oy ,ss In an ana p.eKsa the 1sman
der OF the body in trunk HIS aS.
tions In driving about the city with
the trunk aroused the suspie'ons OF
his cab driver n VINO dsP Sis na.senser
had stolen the trunk, ..
Jordan was born thirty.thres year,
ago In Indianapolis. IND. ana MnMe
on the stage married Honoran rsn.
shannon. Jordan was brought to trial
on April 20, 1909. and found guiity
OF murder in the first degree MAY ::
1908 Four days later one OF the 1utS
became insane and was committed 70
an asvlum The state Supreme Court
refused to grant an appeal for 2 new s
trial. and Jordan was senteced 70 ole
during the week OF March II. 1Sll.
srnn The decision OF the state court
I was taken to the United States su-
preme Court. but the appeal was oe-
MED May 81. 1912. and nearly fous
years after the commission OK tns
81, Ifa