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Putnam patriot., 1912-09-13
Pleased win New Parish.

Rev. Charles F. Bedard, the new pastor of St. Mary's parish. who re- gently came to Putnam to succeed Rev, John Van den Noort, expresses him. self as highly pleased with his new parish. He is gratified at the attend ance at church and in the parochial school. Since coming here he has made improvements and renovations about the parish house, church and grounds and is contemplating exten- sive improvements some time in the future.
 Father Bedard has learned an en- viable reputation as a worker in every field where he has been assigned and this parish is fortunate in having him assigned to 1t.
 The members of the parish are much pleased with their new pastor and he is fast winning their confidence, cs- teem and love. He breaches foreeful sermons, is of genial nature such as wins friends easily and has inspired his congregation with the belief that in him they will find leader, and a friend in time of sorrow and need. The future of the parish is in able hands which is gratifying, not only to the parish, but to the citizens generally.
Putnam patriot., 1912-09-13
City Conrt...EuIler Judge

John Livingston plead guilty to drunkenness Saturday morning. He is between so and 70 years 'old and was on his way to see his sister in Wood stock. He was before the court over four years ago. On his promise to leave town immediately he was dis missed.
 Three cases were disposed of Mon day morning. Two men paid fines for intoxication and Archel Berger, IA next month, was sent to the Connecti- cut School for boys. This boy was found guilty of statutory burglary last May and he has been in charge of the probation officer whose report was un- favorable.
 A woman was before the court Tues day morning and plead guilty to in- toxicalion. Her fine and costs amount ed to Sl6.09. Ferdinand Ledeau, who was with her, plead guilty to intoxica- tion and furnishing her liquor, she be- ing on the black list. In default of payment of fines and costs amounting to S4l.0 he was committed to jail. Michael Shields of Woodstock was fined 5 for being found drunk.
Putnam patriot., 1912-09-13
Wedding
ALLEN-BAILEY


 In the Adams Square Congregation al church in Worcester on Thursday afternoon Miss Ida Coggswell Bailey daughter of MT. and Mrs. Frank Gar. win Bailey, was married to Thomas Lewis Allen of Colebrook, Conn.,, and formerly of Norwich, by Rev. r. H, Epler.
 Miss Ruth Emigh of New Rochelle was maid of honor, Annette Johnson Of Putnam, cousin of the bride was flower girl, and John Kemp of New York city was best man.
 Ushers were Benjamin and bike Cogswell, both of Dayville, Garvin Bailey, brother of the bride, and El- mer J. Masters, Worcester.
 Miss Fannie Hair presided at the organ. She gave a recital while the guests were being seated. The pro cessional was the wedding march from Lohengrin, and just before the bridal ceremony, Miss Vivian Holt, New York, who is widely known soprano singer soon to appear in grand opera, sang "She is Mine, from Loye's Epi- tome.
 The attendance was very large and the gowns worn'by the bride and at- tendants were handsome.
 The bride is a graduate of the En- glish High school, of the Dread Do- nestle Science school and of the de- partment of dietetics, Metropolitan hospital, Black wells Island. The groom is a graduate of Cornell nniyer- sity and bar graduate Of DePore uni. yersity. He is widely known in musi- cal circles as tenor singer.
 Mir. and Mrs. Bailey left Worcester for their wedding trip to New York. The bride s travelling costume consisted of a brown tan coat of French cloth, and a bodice of brown silk. A brown silk and velvet model hat was worn with the costume.
 After the honeymoon they will live in Newton, NJ.
 Mrs. Allen is well known in Putnam, having given a course of lectures on "Domestic Science" to class of la- dies here.
Putnam patriot., 1912-09-13
Autos Crash Under Arch Bridre

The long lookedlfor accident occurred in what may we'll be call Putnam's
 death trap, the Arch bridge under the
 railroad on South Man street, about
 one o'clock Wednesday afternoon ss;s | fortunately no one was seriously in-
 jured. George w. Perry, city engineer was driving one machine and q lady from Danielson was driving the other. The drivers of each machine were somewhat bruised and shaken up but not seriously injured. None Of the oc-
 cupants of the cars were thrown out. MT. Perry had purchased new
 machine. It Is a Seldon and he was
 trying 1t accompanied by man from local garage. He was coming towards the city and as he started to go under the bridge went into second speed and was going slowly. The Danielson machine came down the hill
 on South Main street and turned un- der the bridge and the crash came. It
 is impossible to see veichles that are coming In the opposite direction at this point until the turn is made and the place has always been considered dangerous and It has often been pre- dicted that an accident would happen there. The bridge is only twenty feet
 wide with the trolley track on one side. The collision damaged the Perry machine the most. It had it's steering geer put out of commission, the front axle bent, spokes loosened in the
 wheels and other injuries while the Danielson machine suffered injury to it's running board
 Aside from the injuries already men,
 toned the passengers were unhurt.
 The lady driving the Danielson car
 was taken into house nearby but
 later proceeded to Danielson in the
 machine.
 Something should be done to remedy
 this dangerous place before a more
 serious accident happens.
Putnam patriot., 1912-09-13
Interesting Locals

Little used talking machines with . supply .ot records lat Letters music store.
 F. G. Letters X Co. are representa- tives for Henry F. Miller grand and upright pianos.
 Select your Fall Suit now. Don't aI- low the choicest things to slip away. Sl0 to S25. Church Clothing Co.
 Allard X Carpenter, Hat Shop, am nounce opening Sept l4th, Bradley block, opposite Congregational church.
 Wanted, Consignors to a Woman's Work Exchange to be opened October l6th in this city. For particulars ad- dress r. 0. Box IFS.
 Fall and winter millinery openings Sept. 20 and 2i. Mrs. A. W. Rouse.
 Many new novelties in our Art De- partment. Mrs. J. A. Mcintyre.
 We can make you a switch from first or second quality hair in any length Mrs. J. A. Mcintyre.
 Now is the time to have corset and brassiere properly fitted before fitting the new fall gowns. Mrs. J. A. Mcin- tyre.
Putnam patriot., 1912-09-13
NO 37

been increasing. It has also taken into consideration the earning capacity Of the plant, and its gross and net an- nual earnings tmsking allowance for depreciation up to the first day of January, 1912; and has also considered the fact that the defendant water com pany has an established business built up at the risk of private capital, after much labor, during a period of 26 years and it has further considered the powers of the State and its policies in dealing with public service corpora tions, as disclosed in the sections of the act under which this committee was appointen to act.
 Sixth; IL appeared from the evidence that said plant or property is free from any mortgage, incumberance or lien.
 Seventh: The committee hereby de- termines that said water plant and property, all of which property the committee finds Is suitable for the business of said water plant, shall be sold by the defendant and purchased by the plaintiff, and that payment to the defendant shall be the value of said plant, to wit, two hundred and forty thousand dollars, plus the value of the supplies and piping heretofore mentioned, said value to be fixed as hereinbefore set forth,
 The committee further adjudicates:
 Eighth: That the time of the sale be sixty days from the final acceptance of the report of the committee.
 Ninth: That the real estate shall be conveyed by the defendant to the plaintiff by warrantee deed and that the personal property shall be trans ferred by the defendant to the plain- tifi by bill of sale.
 Tenth: That the payment shall be In cash, or certified check or by the de- livery of such securities in lieu thereof as counsel for the respective parties may agree in writing to substitute therefore.
 Respectfully submitted, SILAs A. ROBINSON, CHARLES K. CHANDLER, ROBERT A. CAIRNS, tommittee
Putnam patriot., 1912-09-13
Superior Court

Three uncontested divorces were granted at the session of the superior court held here Tuesday afternoon. On statutory grounds George Ferris was given a decree from Mildred Ferris, the custody of two minor children being given MT. Ferris. They are Williman- tic people.
 Florence Racine of this city was granted a divorce from Charles Racine on the ground of desertion. The couple were married in September, 1907, the husband deserting in November of the same year. The plaintiff was granted the custody of q minor child.
 Minnie NJ. Haekett of Putnam was given divorce from John J. Hackett, desertion also being the ground in this action, Mrs. Haekett being granted the custody of a minor child. The Hackctt marriage took place in 1907, the husband deserting in 1909.
 During the session, at which Judge Gager presided, decision was flied al- lowing the Nashawaug Electric Power company of Plaintield, which has been consolidated with the Peoples Light and Power company of Danielsen, to change it's name to the Danielson and Plaintield Gas and Electric company
 A part of the proceedings of the af- ternoon was devoted to considering claims of applicants for naturalization, the following being the list admitted: Isaac Edmunson of Moosup, born in
 Scotland
 John William Tanning of Moosup,
 born in England.
 James Arthur Manosh of North Gros-
 venordale, born in Canada. William August Johnson, North Gros-
 venordale, born in Sweden. Louis Philippe Despelteau, North Grosvenoriale, born in Canada. Ernest John Peterson, South Wood stock, born in Sweden. John Person, Pomfret, born in Sweden. Cornelius Hearst, Plainiield, born in England.
 Armidas Gladu, Westminster, born in Canada.
 Court adjourned until l0.80 Wednes- day morning at Willimantic, where other persons who desired naturaliza- ton were heard.
Putnam patriot., 1912-09-13
Tventy.eisth District Convention.

The republican convention of the 2Sth senatorial district to nominate delegates at-large to the state conven- tion, was held in the town and city building Saturday. Mayor Macdonald was chairman and Attorney Sabin $. Russell of Danielson was clerk. Those nominated were Senator George A. Hammond and State Central Com mitteeman G. Harold Gilpatric. There were no instructions.
 MT. Gilpatric entertained the mem- bers at dinner at the Putnam Inn. There were "A sat down to the tables, a few being obliged to leave early on account of business engagements. The dinner was an excellent one.
Putnam patriot., 1912-09-13
Captain Murray Stops Runaway

Captain John Murray did a good piece of work and one that required quick thought, action and nerve, when he stopped runaway horse on Main street Tuesday afternoon and saved a great amount of property and possibly the life or limb of a little girl.
 Just after the New York express left the station the horse of the Adams Ex- press company dashed from the station down Main street. The street on both sides was lined with teams. In front of Mullan's store a little girl sat in a carriage. The captain saw the horse coming and also saw the little girl in the carriage in it's course. He ran out and made dive for the horses head turned him to the right and the horse and the captain came down in heap, the captain underneath, at the corner of Main and Union streets. Those who saw it did not see how he could escape serious injury. The captains right leg was somewhat bruised and sprain- ed as he came down on his billy which is carried in a special pocket made for il in his trousers, and his trousers leg was torn. His act called forth much praise and commendation from all who saw it. The captain said that all he, saw or thought of was the little girl in the pathway of the onrushing horse. If the horse had not been stopped IL would have wrecked the several carriages along the street as il was hitehed to the heavy wagon of the express company which would have moved down the light carriages if il had ever hit them.
Putnam patriot., 1912-09-13
Water Works Valued at S240,000

The finding of the special water commission appointed by Judge Will Hams of the Superior Court, which has been awaited with interest, was filed with the clerk of the court for Wind ham county Tuesday. The commits sion values the plant at S240,000 plus the value of such supplies and piping as have been purchased since last Jan uary.
 The company valued their plant at $500, coo and the city offered S2l2,000 and as they could not compromise the matter went to the commission.
 Under the terms of the special legis- lative act of lthe general assembly of 1905, either party to the proceedings have fourteen days 10 file remon- strance against the accepting the re- port, such a remonstrance to be made to the superior court, and longer timc than the fourteen days may be agreed upon by the parties for the filing Of such a remonstranee. If there should be such a remonstranee from either party and the matter came up tos q hearing in the superior court, either party has the right of appealing to the supreme court from the decision on the remonstranee. The terms of the spe- cial legislative act also provide in ease of disagreement as to the value fixed for the property by the commission that has filed it's report for re-hear- ing of the evidence before the same commission or another that might be appointed.
 As the committee was carefully chosen, and able counsel represented ench side it would seem that further litigation, which would entail the ex- penditure of many more thousands of dollars would probably accomplish but little. A difference of few thousand dollars on one side or the other might result but 1t would be offset by the ex- penditure of money to secure it. The committees report was as fol l lows:
Putnam patriot., 1912-09-13
Resolutions

adopted by Putnam Council, No. 34O, Royal Arcanum, at Us regular meet ing Sept. 2nd, 1912.
 Whereas, the Supreme Regent Of the Universe in His all-wise Providence has seen fit to remove from us our late Iamented brother, Selwin F.. Rowe, therefore be 1t
 Resolved, That in the death of Brother Rowe we have lost Charter Member of Putnam Council who, by his early interest in the Order, assisted in promoting its welfare, and whose loss we sincerely mourn. Therefore be il further
 Resolved, That we extend our sym pathy to his family in their affiiclion and cause the charter of the council to be draped in mourning for period of thirty days. Also that these resoiu- tions be spread upon the records of the Council, published in the Putnam Patriot, and copy of the resolutions forwarded to the family.
 l.. H. FULLER, Committee
 H. J. THAYER on
 G. W. BAKER, ) Resolutions.
Putnam patriot., 1912-09-13
Progressive Party Caucus

In another column we publish call for caucus to be held in the Town Hall on Friday evening of this week al o'clock, of those interested in the Progressive Movement. The object is to nominate delegates to the State and Congressional district convention to be held in Hartford, September 25th, and to perfect town organization. The purpose is to further the State and Ma tional movement, but not to take any part in election of town officials.
Putnam patriot., 1912-09-13
Rebekahs Observe Anniversary

Mizpah Rebekah lodge, I. 0. 0. F., observed the 6lst anniversary of the order in their hall on Pomfret street Wednesday evening. Although the weather was unfayorable there was a good attendance. AnIexceilent chick en pie supper was served afterI which a business meeting was held. A social session followed. All enjoyed the oc- easion.
Putnam patriot., 1912-09-13

Mrs. Ida c. Kennedy has been visiting in Pawtucket.
 Your doctor has telephone because it Is the quickest way of reaching him Have you one In your homes
 The T. A. < B. Dramatic Club committee will meet tonight to plan for a play to be produced ss sise brad- ::,v theatre before Thanksgiving.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1912-12-01
EStray Notice.

Taken up by Riley Williams about
---miles west of Mira, La, and es-
trayed before me, the undersigned
justice of the peace, two yearlings,
one heifer, brown with white face,
no marks or brands; the other q
Jersey colored bull, no marks or
brands. Both about year olds past.
The owner will come forward,
prove property and pay costs, or the
cattle will be sold as the law di-
reefs at Mira. Caddo Parish, Louis
lana. on Saturday, December !, 1912
This fifth day of November 1912.
w. o. OWENS,
Justice of the Peace, Ward One of
Caddo Parish, La. e.
Caucasian, Nov ember 7, 1912.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1912-12-01

of rendering this charter null or %
exposing stakeholder to any ia
bility beyond the amount due oH
him to said corporation.
Done and passed at my Once ~
presence Of r. l.. Blount and +. o.
Alien, competent witnesses. on me
dav and date hereinabOVe written,
after due reading of the the Whole.
SAMUEL TOPLIFF.
WILLIAM b. WALTER.
ALLEN Kendall,
bv Vim. B. Waller. Ast.
NORMAN h. ANDERSON.
w. G. JOHNSON.
II. +. WALTER.
Attest:
r. l.. BLOUNT.
+. O. ALLEN.
WALTER :. SIREII.
Notary Public, Chicago. Cook Coun-
ty, Illinois.
State Of Louisiana, Parish OF Cad
do: Having examined the above an1
foregoing cbarter and finding noth-
ing therein contained contrary to
law, | hereby approve same. Done
and signed officially on this the lltli
day of November 1912.
J. NJ. FOSTER,
District Attorney First Judicial DIS
trict of Louisiana.
Endorsed: Filed and recorded No
II. 1912.
S. O. WILLIAMS,
Deputy Clerk and ex-Ofticio Deputy
Recorder.
Stale of Louisiana, Parish OF Cad
do: hereby certify that the above
and foregoing is a true and correct
copy of The original act as the same
now appears on file and of record in
my office. Given under my hand and
seal of office this I4th day of No
ember 1912 so. WILLIAMS.
Deputy Clerk and ex-OtficiO Deputy |
Recorder. Nov. Il.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1912-12-01
CHARTER
OF the Shreveport Natural Gas
Company.

State of Illinois, County of Cook ::
Be it known that on this 9th day of
November A. ID. 1912. before me,
Walter S. Syrett, notary public, duly
commissioner, qualified and sworn,
in and for said County and State.
and in presence Of the undersigned
witnesses. cSme and appeared the
several persons whose names are
hereuntO subscribed. who declared
that. awaiting themselves of the
provisions of the laws of the State
of Louisiana relative to the organ!-
cation of corporations, they have
covenanted and agreed, and by
these presents do covenant and
agree and bind themselves and all
those. who may hereafter becOm"
associated with them, to form and
constitute a corporation or body
polite in law for the objects and
purposes and under the articles and
stipulations following, to-wit::'
ARTICLE I.
The name and style of this cor
peration shall be. Shreveport Natu-
raj Gas Company, with its domicile
in the City of Shreveport, Parish Of
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1912-12-01
ARTICLE VIII.

the unpaid amount, II any, remaining
due on his stock
ARTICLE VIII.
When, if ever. this corporation is dis
solved, either by expiration or from
other cause. its affairs shall be liqui-
dated by two commissi Gness to be des-
ignated and elected by the stockholders
at a meeting of such convened for the
purpose, after the giving OF such notice
of such meeting as the By Laws may
require; majority in amount Of the
capital stock represented at sach meet
ing shall be requisite TO elect Said
commissioners shall remain in office
until the affairs Of the corporation
shall be fully liquidated. Vacancies in
the office of commissioner may be filed
by the stockholders by election held
i'm the same manner as in the case Of
election Of original commissioners.
ARTICLE TX
.Ioseph c. McCue, Charles E. Clancy
Erwin Auxter, Charles Fl. Blish and
Hampden Story have been chosen and
elected as the first Board of Directors
of this corporation, with j. c. Mcl'ue
az President, Hampden Story as Vice
President. Charles Blish as Secretary.
and Erwin Auxter as Treasurer. to serve
until the annual meeting in the year
1918, and until their successors shall
have been elected and qualified.
The subscribers hereto have respec-
lively written opposite their names tae
amount of capital stock in this corpora
ton by each of them subscribed. so
that this act of incorporation may also
serve as the original stock subscription
list of said corporation.
Thus done and passed at my office
in the City of Shreveport. Parish If
Caddo. State of Louisiana. in the pres
ence Of Randall c. Stewart and William
G. Davenport. competent witnesses. Of
lawful age both of this city. who here
unto sign their names with said APP
bearers and me. the said Notary. on the
day and date aforesaid, after due read
ing of the whole.
Hampden Story 10 shares. 81 100000
Charles H. Bish 10 shares. 81 100000
Chas +. Clancvl0 shares. 81 900. 90
J. G.. McCue-lO shares, 81 10000
f. Auxter -~10 shares 81 10000
Witnesses:
R. C. STEWART.
w. G. DAVENPORT.
w. r. THOMAS.
Notary Lublic in and for Caddo Paris
State of Louisiana.
State of Louisiana. Parish of Caddo.
I. G.. f. Peatross Deputy Clerk of
the District Court, and Elk Officio Re
corder of Mortgages in and for the
Parish Of Caddo. State of Louisiana.
do hereby certify that the above and
foregoing is d true and correct copy Of
the charter of the Eureka Construction
Company filed and recorded in my Of !
fee on the 9th day of November, 1912. !
in Book ---, at pages----. and bears
file No, 1920 of the files of original
documents in my office
Witness my hand and seal of Office |
at Shreveport. Parish of Caddo, State
of Louisiana, this 9th day of. Novem- |
Der. A. D. 1912.
c. E. PEATROSS.
Deputy Clerk Of Court and x-Otfico
Recorder of Mortgages in and for
the Parish Of Cadde. State of Louis
lana.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1912-12-01
kfoss o.. fsrtfrS Fa4tcrzlS.

Pattern. sesrrIbed IL The Caucas-a
ian are snppIieA by The May Manton
Pattern Goalpany. Greeley Square,
Ne~ York city, ana Masonic Tenn
ole, Chirago, w. Forward order
with name and address TO the New
York or Chicago office with i0e for
each eattern; ta~s &iIl b. mailed
diPees To- yS9
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1912-12-01

has been given the company. durine
which time the other ~im'khoIGers
shall have the privilege "f I'urchas-
inc he same, and this r!1rNe shall
be printed on the fac" IF each Ger
titicatp of stock issued by Ir COM
UanN,