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Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1912-05-10
snider on the payroll.

A st. Louisan who has recently re-.
turned from the Isthmus of Panama
tells this story Of the canal zone.
One day his wife found huge taran-
tula in the bathroom. The creature
was almost as big as the palm of ones
hand, and presented a truly terrible
aspect.
The woman fed in terror, and her
husband went in and crushed the big
spider with the heel Of boot.
On going down to dinner they en-
countered the proprietor.
1--WE have just killed a tremendous
tarantula up in our room!" said the
American.
The proprietor started excitedly,
and clutched at his hair
"Great Scott!" he cried. '::You
shouldn't have killed I'll"
seWhy not?" asked the American.
1--WE keep them all over the hotel"
he explained. s'They catch the flies
and the other insects. Why that
spider you killed was on the PAYROLL"
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1912-05-10

darker shade reflected from the earth
is made lighter. The keel will taper
to a point, and thus there will be no
shadow on the bottom of the airship.
In fact, 1t will be like the chameleon
and always take the color of its SUR
roundings In other words, it will be
invisible.
Baron Roenne's new terror Of the
skies will be as large as the steamship
Olympic. The Olympic, II 1t could
float in the skies, would easily be de-
tected at a height Of four or five miles.
yet Roenne's dirigible would be abso.
lutely invisible, even to telescopes, at
a distance of less than mile!
1t is designed to carry 400 passen-
gers, or their equivalent in cargo, and
it will be fitted with fifteen MOTORS
developing nearly 1000 horsepower!
What this new sky scra9ey vii VII
/ mean In time Of war can hardly be
realized. 1t could carry enough am.
munition to utterly wreck any city, or
blow the worlds biggest navy to
pieces. What is the terrible part about
| 1t, the enemy couldn't retaliate, for
they would be unable to detect the air.
ship. The only thing would be to fire
into the air at random, a pretty weak
defense, to say the least of it:
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1912-05-10
Bands TO Marx Oranges.


The cigar band idea is about to be
utilized by the orange growers of
California for the purpose of marking
the fruit in order that consumers may
readily recognize the brands which
suit their taste best. Some time ago
it was decided by the association of
growers, which largely controls the
shipment of fruit, that the golden
spheres should be wrapped In tissue
paper, which was designed to accom-
plish this purpose, but it was found
that the mission of the wrapper was
not successful in this respect, in that
the papers were removed without so
much as a glance. In many cases the
removal took place before the fruit
was delivered to the consumer. 1t is
thought that a decorative circlet like
the cigar band will accomplish the
desired purpose, for it will in all
probability be allowed to remain on
the fruit until it reaches the consum-
er. and in this way those who are
partial to oranges will become ac-
uuainted with the qualities Of the diff
ferent kinds and those of different
growers.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1912-05-10
Invisible Airship

Invisibility has long been the dream
Of scientists. and though it has been
found almost impossible to make
things invisible on land and sea, it will
not be SO difficult as far as the air
is concerned.
Dark gray Is extensively used for
painting battleships, yet though diff
cult to the ordinary eye, the skilled
seaman can spot such a warship, when
stationary at distance of six miles.
When moving and belching forth
smoke, 1t is practically hopeless for
big cruiser to expect to hide itself
within range of telescopes.
The invisible airship has already
been patented by its inventor, Baron
Roenne. Baron Roenne is well known
as an airship and naval engineer, SO
more respect must be paid to his ideas
than to those who try inventing with
out any technical knowledge. He has
already designed and built number
of dirigibles, and has put forward
many ideas for making airships safer
and more efficient.
Baron Roenne has submitted his
idea to the officials Of the Greenwich
Royal Observatory and they declare
that it is based on scientific principles,
and most certainly practicable. The
way this remarkable airship is made
invisible is as follows: Take white
wall and paste white sheet of paper
on It. At distance Of a few feet you
may be able to detect where the pa
per leaves off and the wall begins. At
100 yards the wall looks all wall. You
would never suspect the paper of be-
ing there il you did not know already.
That is Baron Roenne's idea.
The outside covering Of his airship
is made of chromium, metal the COM
position of which is a secret. 1t is
almost as strong as steel, yet it
weighs only one-fourth as much. No
hydrogen can leak from vessel made
Of it, so the danger of an airship ex-
ploding from that cause disappears.
It is due to the discovery Of chro-
MUM, in fact, that the invisible air
ship is possible The most important
thing about the metal as far as Baron
Roenne is concerned, is that It pos
sesses very highly polished surface.
This surface is covered over with
q thin coating Of transparent varnish.
The whole surface Of the dirigib1e, In
fact, acts as mirror, and reflects the
same color as its surroundings. II the
sky is dull, SO is the airship. II the
sky is blue, so Is the airship. The
sides Of the keel OF this new airship
are also rejecting mirrors. and BY an
ingenious arrangement Of them. the
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1912-05-10
.a. the Rich Mans Bible.

The purchase Of copy of the Bible
for $4,000 shows plainly that this
highly commendable publication has
now been brought within the reach OF
all. Henceforth there is no reason why
the multimillionaire should be with
out his Bible, any more than the Wild
ow who supports her children by TAX
ing in washing. New York Evening
Post,
Putnam patriot., 1912-04-26
ALFRED MIGNEAULT
WORKING HOURS OF WOMEN
Several etates Have passed Laws Limiting Them to Sixty Hours
 or Lees . Week.

During their last session the legisla- lures of several states passed new laws regulating the number of work ing hours for women. South Carolina passed q law limiting them to 60 per week in mercantile houses and the textile mills, of which there arc so many in the state.
 In Ohio and Massachusetts a b4- hour bill has been enacted. The Ohio bill applies to everything excepting hotels and mercantile establishments. Utah and Missouri have also passed nine-hour laws, says Health Culture. The ten-hour law which the legisla- ture of Illinois enacted in 1909 Is en- larged so AS to include practically every kind of establishment where women are employed.
 Wisconsin has established 55- hour week, excepting night work, which is less Minnesota has strength ened its ten-hour law by extending the penalty for violation so as to include manufacturing and mechanical estab- llshments. The states of Washington ard California have passed eight-hour day laws for women The law of Washington applies to the usual mer cantile and mechanical establish ments. restaurants. hotels and laun- dries. but the California act applies also to telegraph, telephone. express and transportation offices.
Putnam patriot., 1912-04-26
Congregational Church Notes

Che of tine most interesting events that have ever been held in connection with our local Christian Endeayor so- ciety occurred last Tuesday evening. For many weeks the officers of our so ciety have been planning for a ban quet to be followed by an address by some speaker Of note. These plans wee matured and Tuesday evening a good number Of EndeaVorers attended the banquet and had the rare oppor. tunity of listening to Dr. Hugh Brown of Hartford.
 Monday afternoon and evening a delegation frome Pawtucket visited the Queens and Pilgrims of Avilion.
 The Pilgrims Of Avilion were honor ed at their last meeting with the pres- ence of Rev. and Mrs. C. D. Stanley of the Methodist church.
 Next Sabbath large delegation of representatives of the I. O. 0. F. from our local lodge and visitors from Stamford are to attend service in 8 body. We trust that pew holders will accept graciously the slight inconve- nience Of being seated elsewhere than in their own pews. It will be necessa- " to reserve most of the center seats in the church for our guests.
 The Teachers Training class last Monday evening was one of the best in the series. MT. Johnson was especial ly helpful In his suggestions and every one must have realized more fully than ever the responsibility and opportuni- ty Of conducting class in Bible school.
 Several classes held socials on Fri day. Glass "No. 7n were at the par sonage, Mrs. Ssrgent's class spent the afternoon with Mrs. William Sharpe, Miss Halls class was entertained at the home of Miss May Fuller. In ad- dltion to games and dainty refresh- ments an organization was effected and hereafter this class will be known by the name "Yetadayee.'
 The "Drop Inh class met at the home Of Mrs. F. J Daniels on Friday afternoon for A social and the semi annual meeting. The report of the last six months shows membership of thirty-seven. The collections for the last quarter have amounted to sS.9l. The teachers, officers and committees have been active in their efforts to in- crease the interest and efficiency of the class. All ladies of the congregation not connected with other classes are cordially invited to become members of the "Drop I'm class.
 The following officers were appoint ed for the coming six months:
 President, Mrs. Charlotte Champlin.
 Vice president, Mrs Ellen Bugbee.
 Secretary and treasurer, Mrs. Ralph Kenyon.
 Membership committee, Mrs. c. E.. Shaw, Mrs. Milo Warren, Mrs. w. H. Longden.
 Social committee, Mrs. 5. NJ. Vince lock, Mrs. Frank Letters, Mrs. F. K. Clarke.
 Reception committee, Mrs. J. J. Russell, Mrs. E. l.. Kelley, Mrs. l.. O. Williams.
 Sunshine committee, Mrs. A. l.. Mansfield.
Putnam patriot., 1912-04-26
NORTH WOODSTOCK

The demonstration of blasting rocks, stump pulling, etc., by the use of dy- namite, which was given at Echo Farm on Monday and Tuesday called out a large and interested number Of people who came from this and many of the surrounding towns. The work was carried on by Smith and Coffin, agents for Dupont Co, New York.
 The services at the Methodist church will be conducted at p. m. on Sunday until further notice.
 Lorenzo Richardson, an inmate of the Poor Farm for number ot years past, died as the result of shock on Monday morning. lie was native Of killingly and was about 70 years old. He was buried in the Center cemetery.
 Rev. F. C. Potter of Middleto~n and Harris Potter and wife of Ware have been visiting relatives in town the past week.
 Amos Brown of this village was re gently married to Miss Cora Warren of Easli killingly.
 Miss Ethel Rawson of Providence spent the weekend with her aunt, NJ IS. Elmer Corttis. Her mother returned to Providence with her.
 Word has been received that Mrs. Matilda Morse Is seriously ill from the results of an operation in hospital in Topeka.
 x. n. skinner and wife are expected to reach here the latter part of this week, as they planned to leave Florida on Monday or Tuesday. Miss Christine Miller Is in town for a while.
 Miss Edith Bemis Is al Lakeside for few weeks.
 The members of Woodstock grange will present drama, "rhe Valley Farm, in Grange hall, North Wood stock, Saturday evening, May 4th. Re hearsals point 10 an entertainment oi high merit.
Putnam patriot., 1912-04-26
SIM Reward, si0c

The readers of this paper will be pleased to learn that there Is al least one dreaded disease that science has been able to cure in all its stages, and that is Catarrh. Halls Catarrh Cure Is the only positive cure now known 10 the medical fraternity. Catarrh being constitution- al disease, requires s constitutional treat ment. Halls Cstsrrh Cure Is taken in- formally, acting directly upoL the blood and mucous surfaces of the system, thereby destroying the foundation of the disease, aud giving the patient strength by building up the constitution and ss- sisting nature in doing it's work. The proprietors have so much faith in its curative powers that they offer One Hun- dred Dollars for any case that it fails 10 cure. Send for list of tes timonisls-
 Address F. J. CHENEY X CO.,, Tole- do, O.
 Sold by all Druggists, 75c.
 Take Halls Family Pills for constips- ton.
Putnam patriot., 1912-04-26
ARCHIE MACDONALD,
Methodist Church Notes

An entertainment will be given in the church parlors, Friday evening at s o'clock, by the children under the di- rection of Mss Etta Whiting, chair man of the social department of the Epworth League. Admission, adults lowing Is the program: Song of welcome Girls chorus Prayer Pastor George Washington Four boys Instrumental selection
 Edward Fisher, Samuel Walsh Drill Eight girls Solo Florence Darling Instrumental selection
 Edward Fisher, samuel Walsh Scene at the Ticket Office
 Six boys and six girls Solo Edna Drucker Goodnight Chorus boys and girls The Mems ciass met in the church parlors Tuesday evening for their monthly social meeting.
 The pulpit flowers Sunday were fur nished by the Rho Delta class. The entertainment by the Men s class of the Sunday school was given last Friday evening. The pro gram was of good variety and was very creditably carried out, the hearty applause and call for encores showing the pleasure of the audience, this being especially true of the final number on the program, "Johnpy Schmoker." ]" The Glass Song, words composed by the class president, D. B. Gilbert, and sung to the tune "Marching Through Georgia n was heard for the first time in public and follows:
 CLASS SONG We're the NJ. k. Bible class, its made up all of men;
 We go to church each Sunday, stay to
 Sunday school and then We try to do our duty as we see it.
 if we can,
 While we are helping each other. We're only three months old, so we
 have lots of chance to grow, We're healthy, rugged, full of lie, as
 we would have you know; We're after new recruits and we are
 bound to have them, too,
 While we are helping each other. We have a social meeting every month
 that's just for fun, We've reading, recitations, speaking,
 music and then some And then We do some eating just be-
 fore We start for home,
 While we are helping each other.
 Chorus
 Hurrah Hufrah For the Methodist
 Mems Glass
 Hurrah Hnrrah We're growing
 very fast,
 So we sing the chorus and we help the
 church along
 While we are helping each other.
Putnam patriot., 1912-04-26
Obituary
FRED Q. MURPHY

Fred Q. Murphy, Of San Francisco died suddenly at the home iof his par- ents, Mir. and Mrs. W. 0. Murphy, 22 Leyden street, last Monday. He was 20 years of age and had not been in good health for some time, being af- fected with Bnght's disease and heart trouble. Funeral services were held from the home this Thursday after noon at o'clock, Key. F. D. Sargent officiating. A quartet, Misses Gladys Murfey and Lemyra F.. Ellis, A. G. Sharpe, and J. A. Morse, Jr., sang two selections. Burial will be in the Riy- erside cemetery, Moline, Ill.
 The deceased and his brother Thom- as left Putnam some twelve years ago. Tom located in Moline, and Fred later pushed on across the continent and To- cated in San Francisco. Neither know ing the plans of the other they both decided to make their parents in this city visit and arrived here about the same time. It was a joyful family re- union, as it was the first time the brothers had returned home since they left in 1900. Tom had come on to take his parents back with him to Moline there to make their home. Fred was taken suddenly ill Monday an1 died in few hours. The joyful reunion was thus changed to one of deepest sor- row, and the family, who are well known and highly respected, have the sympathy Of the entire community in their great afiliction.
 JOSEPH DEsAUTELLE
 Joseph Desautelle, for many years resident of Putnam, died at his home on Marshall street Wednesday noon at the age of 68 years. The funeral ser vice will be held at St. Mary's church, Saturday morning at 9 o'clock. There will be a requiem high mass celebrated by three priests. Burial in St. Mary's cemetery.
 ALFRED MIGNEAULT
 Alfred MigneauIt, the Dayville gro cer, died Wednesday morning at the Norwich state hospital, where he had been patient for several months. He was born in Putnam 5S years ago. He had been in failing health for over year, but his death came as a surprise to his friends. He leaves wife and three children, brother, sister, and his parents, Frank Migneault and wife of this city.
Putnam patriot., 1912-04-26
ECs ANlCsvILLs

Clara Fletcher of Central Village visited here Sunday.
 MT. and Mrs. John kenney have returned from Hartford and Proyi- dence where they spent last week.
 F. J. 0'Brien and his daughter Nellie were in Worcester, Saturday.
 The banns of Sarah Bernier of West Thompson and Joseph Gobin of Put nam have been announced.
 Margaret o'Brien has returned to her home after a serious illness at St. Vincent's hospital, Worcester.
 Mrs. George Coffin has returned 10 her home in Boston.
 Rachel Dempsey is spending week with friends in Law renee.
Putnam patriot., 1912-04-26
Advent Christian Church Notes.

Sunday morning service at lo.30.
 Sunday school al l2 o'clock.
 Evening service at o'clock.
 Prayer meeting Thursday evening at 7.3o.
 Rev, Mir. Barber's subject last Sun. day morning was "The restoration of the true Israeli
 Mrs. Maude NJ. Chadsey of Boston, president of the Woman's Home and Foreign Missionary society of the A. C. denomination, will occupy the pull pit next Sunday. "Modern Missions will be the subject in the morning and "our India Work in the evening. Mrs. Chadsey is considered very in- teresting speaker. Come and hear her,
Putnam patriot., 1912-04-26
St. Philips Episcopal Church

Archdeacon J. Eldred Brown has nominated Rev. Charles Jarvis Harri- man minister in charge at St. Philips. Mir. Hartman Is the son of Rev. Dr. Frederick W. Hartman, secretary Of the diocese, and a graduate of Trinity college and Berkeley divinity school.
Putnam patriot., 1912-04-26
When Your Feet Ache

from eorns, bunions, sore or callous spots, blisters, new or tight htung shoes, Aliens Foot. Ease, the antlsep- tic DOW der 10 be shaken into the shoes, will give instant relief. Sold every " here, 25c. Don't accept any suosu- ute. For FREE sample address, Al len $. OImsted, LeRoy, NY. ls.@
Putnam patriot., 1912-04-26

The nsme-Doan's inspires conti- dence-Doan's Kidney Pills for kidney ills. Doan's Ointment for skin itch- ing. Doan's Regulets for mild iaxa- tive. Sold al all drug stores.
Putnam patriot., 1912-04-26
Mayor Endorses Cleanup Plan


Mayor Macdonald has addressed 10 the local press communication in which he endorses the plan for clean up day. An appeal of such a nature met the ready response from the mayor and he promised at once to make the fact that he would cooperate in the work, public. His communication fol- lows:
 To the Editor: The custom of a gen eral cleaning up day for cities and towns which has been so successfully carried out in great many communi- ties in our own State of Connecticut as well as in other states, has l am in- formed reached our city; this custom ] find is growing more and more in favor every year, am sure if this practice is carried out in our city 1t will meet with the approval, endorsement, and cooperation of every one who has the best interest Of the city at heart; and l take this opportunity of endorsing the movement for a general cleaning up day in Putnam.
 I believe the interest of the different organizations and the schools Of our city would mean it's success in no small way, and 1t seems to me the best way to perfect the plans, and to get the largest cooperation would be for the several societies, organizations and schools to get together in com mittees by one or more representatives and subdivide the work as they may think best.
 also promise such material aid in the use Of the teams and tools under the control of the city on such day as may be chosen.
 I would suggest that on Saturday afternoon, May 4th at 2.30 the diff ferent committees meet at the city hall, to formulate definite plans for the furthering of the movement. 1 do hope that every society, organization and school will be represented at the meet ing.
 ARCHIE MACDONALD,
 Mayor. The mayors suggestion for meet ing day 4th, should meet with quick response. In order to make the plan success there must be some kind of or ganization and concerted action. The hope expressed by the mayor that so- cieties, organizations and schools be re- presented should be borne in mind and an effort be made to see that 1t is done. His promise Of material aid in the use Of the city's teams and tools to carry off the material collected is a long first step towards the success of ,ba .uzxk
Putnam patriot., 1912-04-26
Kaptist Notes

The Mems Glass are bound to keep something doing, and have secured Rev. Welcome E. Bates of Mystic, who Is brother of the late Colonel G. b. Bates Of this city, and well known here, to deliver his most interesting leclure, IA Connecticut Yankee seven years under the Union Jack" <" in the assembly room Friday evening, May 10th, at $ o'clock.
 The clergy are unstinted in their praise Of the lecture. The pastor of the ARptist church Of Lonsdale, R. says: "We were delighted with both lecturer and lecture. There was a fund of hu- mof to enliven and narration of per sonal experiences to interest and in- structn
 A pastor in Waterford writes: "He is an interesting and entertaining speaker, and we heartily commend him to all churches and societies.
 A iSomefville, Mass, pastor says, "Ne wish to express our pleasure at your lecture. You gave us A broad and comprehensive view of Nova Sco- tia. There was variety to give it life, wit to give it spice, and generous ap- preciation of the beauties of it's nature and the virtue of its people"
 All are invited to attend this lecture.
Putnam patriot., 1912-04-26

Farmers, mechanics, railrosders, la- borers, rely on Dr. Thomas Eclectric Oil. Fine for cuts, burns, bruises. should be kept in every home. 25e and 5lc.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1912-11-23
Vermont Beats oreaon.

That the finest fruit can be grown
in Vermont and, that it can compete
with the best Washington and Ore.
gon fruit, has been demonstrated by
State street grover at Montpelier
during the past week. He has had
an exhibit of Oregon and Vermont
apples put up in the same way. in
boxes, with each apple wrapped in
tissue paper and the boxes appro-
priately labeled. The Vermont fruit
was larger, had just as good color
and, most important of all, had a
real flavor that the far famed western
apples never had or can have. The
price per box of the latter was SO.
while the Vermont product sold at
$3.50 per box.
These apples were grown on the
farm of Representative Eaton of
Royalton who is an enthusiastic Yer
mont fruit grower. If Vermont
fruit growers paid a little more at
tention to the packing of their APP
pies, etc, for market, they would
compete to much better advantage
with the California and Oregon pro
duct.-Morrisville Messenger.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1912-11-23

L'OR sALE-Farm Of about 100 acres, locat-
L ed on man road. miles from Bennington,
one mile rom Berkshire trolley, large II room
house, slated, painted, with extra good cellar;
large barn, 70x40, with underground stable.
horse barn, corn hopse, hog house and snQP,
TiSe variety Of fruit; maple orchard with fun
eouipment for sugar making. Land is under
high state of cultivation. spring watered pas'
tIIre wood lot with abundance OF WOOD Tor
home use and considerable saving timber. run
ming water at ali buildings For quick sale
will include all crops ana stock and tools, con-
sisting of IA cows, heiters, cali, ~ large
sheen lambs. hogs, good team horses, poul-
try and large assortment farming Tools,
wagons harness, etc. This Is one OF the finest
farms we have ever had and will make splen'
did country home for someone. Price So,D'
Nash Hutchins. oiu