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Putnam patriot., 1912-02-09
Hntertala Oraad OiiIcers

About seventy-Hve members of Put nam Council, Royal Arcanum gather ed at the hall Wednesday evening to extend welcome to Grand Regent AL bert A. Barclay and Grand Secretary C. E. Hoadley, New Haven.
 After the council had opened and transacted the routine business the mems chorus and orchestra of the Bap- list Sunday school were admitted and furnished number of selections which were well received. Remarks were made by the grand officers and refresh- ments of cake and coffee served.
Putnam patriot., 1912-02-09

Word has been received from Whi- ] tinsyille that Joseph E. Rawson, who recently had a shock, is improving.
 The Putnam grange is planning to hold a farmers institute in the near future.
 Rev. F. D. Sargent is to deliver an illustrated lecture on Holland in the Park Congregational church, Worces- ter, on the evening of March 1. Miss Olga Anderson left for Willi- mantle on Monday, where she is to make her home in the family of James Ross.
 Mrs. Amedee Maynard and Miss Emma Lucier were called to Woon- socket Saturday by the serious illness of their sister, Mrs. Adolphus Farley, formerly of this city.
 Archie Lacroix, and brother Napo- leon Lacroix and son, are in New wYo ork in connection with the estate of a rela- tive who has not been heard from for SCNCi yNaio.
 MT. and Mrs. Prosper Poirier of St. Madelaine, Canada, are visiting with Mrs. Poirier's parents, MT. and Mrs. Eugene Durocher, on Woodstock ave- nue, this week.
 Ut has been found that Mary Will kinson, now an inmate of the Norwich State hospital, is possessed of sum of money, something.like $l00, that she was not known to have at the time of her commitment, and conservator has been appointed. Judge Getty of the killingly probate court committed the woman at the request of Putnam officials, she being resident in Killing ly though belonging in Putnam.
 The Ideal Singing orchestra of Webster return to Putnam Saturday night for dance in A. O. H. hall. The orchestra has been en tour through near by towns and have come into in- stantaneous favor everywhere. They need no introduction to Putnam dance lovers, but it may be we'll to state that they have lot of new numbers on which the ink is hardly dry from the publishers press. They are up-to-the- minute and nothing gets by them. Admission 50 cents q couple, ladies % cents.
Putnam patriot., 1912-02-09
Celebrates 9th Birthday

Elsie Mae Baldwin entertained twelve of her little friends at the home of her parents, Station Agent George l.. Baldwin and wife, Is Fremont street, Friday afternoon, in honor of her eighth birthday. It was a very jolly party that played games and en- loved the luncheon with it's birthday cake and candles. The decorations were in red and white.
 The young hostess received many pretty presents among which was a watch from her father that she prizes highly. When the party came to an end all expressed their best wishes for many happy returns of the day as they took their departure.
Putnam patriot., 1912-02-09
Obituary
CHARLES r. aRosvENoR

Charles P. Grosvenor of Abingdon vice president of the Putnam Savings bank, died at his home in Abingdon last Saturday morning, aged 6S years. He had been tn poor health for B years.
 Mir. Grosvenor came of a colonial family. He was born in the Abingdon district of the town of Pomfret on No- vember l7, lS44, and was of the sixth generation of Grosvenors to live on the old homestead. His education was ob- tained in the public schools of his na- tive town and at the academy in Woodstock, where he attended two terms.
 During the active years of his life he was engaged In farming. In 1878 he married Miss Emma Tucker of Pom. fret, who survives him with three chil- dren, Miss Everetta, Arthur r. and Robert, all of the town of Pomfret.
 MT. Grosvenor was one of the sub stantial citizens of his home town and was honored by it's citizens by election as it's representative in the general as. sembly of Connecticut during the ses- sions of 1879, 1880 and 1884. From 1882 to 1888 he was one of the select. men of Pomfret. For thirty years he was the secretary and treasurer of the Ecclesiastical society of the town. While he was not member, MT. Grosvenor attended the Congregations al church.
 Funeral services were held at the home in Abingdon Tuesday afternoon at one o'clock. The Savings Bank was closed from l2 to 2 o'clock out of re- spect. The service was conducted by Rev George 0. Reed of the Abingdon Congregational church. Assisting in the musical part of the services was a quarlette composed of Mrs. c. 0. Reed, Mrs. Phoebe sharpe, Everett E.Brown and Charles 0. Arnold. "There is only a river between" was sung as a solo by Mrs. G. 0. Reed. Burial was in Abingdon ,cemetery. The bearers were Representative Willis Covell, Jo- seph Stoddard, Warren Averill and Arthur Grosvenor.
Putnam patriot., 1912-02-09
Russell Mortgage Sustained.

Judge Edwin B. Gager of the Super for court handed down his decision, on Wednesday, in the case of George r. Holbrook trustee of the bankrupt es- tate ot Ernest NJ Arnold vs. Frank F. Russell The action was brought to set aside mortgage given by Arnold to Russell which plaintiff claimed was given as an unlawful preference. The memorandum of decision Is as follows.
 MEMORANDUM OF DECISION
 This is an action to set aside a mort gage as an unlawful preference under the bankruptcy law. Upon the triaitbe claim was confined to mort gage for & 900 only, 1t being conceded that the mortgage for Sl .000 was valid.
 The question is narrowly confined to the inquiry whether or not the defend. ant, st the time that he took the mort gage had reasonable grounds for be- lieying that the mortgagor was insol- vent. At the conclusion of the testi- mony had the impression that no ease had been made out. Since then l have carefully examined the briefs and gone over the testimony with the re- suit that l am confirmed in the im- pression.
 The defendent with apparent frank ness went over the entire history of his relations with Arnold, both his person. al relations, his financial relations and his professional relations, and also gave such information as came to him.
 It Is unnecessary here to recapitulate the testimony. It is sufficient to say that do not see anything that should, up to and including lthe time of the giving of sthe mortgage in question, have caused the defendent, as a reason able man, to believe that Arnold was insolvent. Clearly he did not as . fact think so, or his action In connection with the settlement of the Waterman claim, and his failure to make any at tempt to secure large unsecured claim which he had against Arnold would have been sunexpiainable. The mere fact that Arnold was borro wev of money under the circumstances dlsclo- sed, or that he required help to settle the Waterman claim within the time limits fixed under penalty of attach ment, Is by no means sufficient.
 Itis practically conceded think that Mir. Russell acted In entire Good faith, and must find that, although Arnold was in fact unquestiOnAbly in- solvent, there were no facts or circum- stances known to Russell which chasg- ed him with such knowledge within the meaning of the bankruptcy law.
 Judgement for defendant.
Putnam patriot., 1912-02-09
To Practically compIete Sewer System

On another page We publish the no- tiee of city meeting, called by the mayor under vote of sthe common council, to be held February b, at ten o'clock in lthe forenoon, to see if the city will :appropriate S25,0o0 forFsew- CTS. In 1905 an estimate was made by Charles k. Chandler, civil,engineer, of Norwich, upon the plans which he prepared for the city, and in his state ment he estimated the cost of building sewers to cover the streets thickly built up at s1l0,l49. The plans as originally made by MT. Chandler have been quite materially changed under his direction in regtd to the outlets, making the cost of tue outlets quite little more expensive than they would have been under the original plans, but the whole system has been so arranged that all of the sewers empty into one outlet, and land has been purchased by the city directly across the river from the present outlet, for the pur- pose of making permanent filter beds whenever necessary. It also carries all the sewage below every house on the river within the city limits.
 In addition, the city has purchased two acres of land at the junction of Mechanics and School streets, and land on each side of the river crossing, and has purchased all the rights of way necessary for all of its sewers, and all of this, including the building of sew CTS up to the present time, has been provided for in the appropriation vot- ed May 26, 1910. The mayor, in his annual message of January l, 1912, made the recommendations which are set forth in the call of the meeting printed in this issue, and these recom- mendations cali for the practical com- pletion of the sewer system, treating all people in the thickly settled parts of the city alike, as intended in the original plans. The cost of the sewers as already built has been less than was expected when the original estimates were made.
Putnam patriot., 1912-02-09
Valentine Tea

The entertainment committee of the Woman's Board os the Day kimball hospital have nearly completed ar engagements for the Annual Valentine Tea by means of which the birthday anniversary of NJ. D, Kimbal is re membered. Union hall has been se- cured for the date, Feb. II, and from p. m, the opening hour, it is hoped large company will be found at this place.
 Mrs.C. F. Waterman and Mrs. H.. Thayer will have a table of use- full and fancy articles to suit all. Miss Manning of Putnam and Mrs. Herbert Bowen of Woodstock will have charge of home made confections. Mrs. War len Averill and Mrs. $. R. Overlook both of Pomfret, potted plants and cut flowers. Mrs. w. +. Ratferty and Mrs. Walter Bartlett will have a large number of valentines on sale, also mailing facilities will be provided so the valentines may speedily be deliver ed. Miss Marion Warren will dis pense ice cream, Miss Sarah Brady, cake; and until p. m. Mrs. Rufus Chase will offer tea and wafers. After that hour until p. m. delectable ehafing dish supper will be served un- der the direction of Mrs. Milton A. Shumway of Danielson assisted by a score or more of Danielson's and Put nam's most experienced artists in this line. The menu includes:
 Creamed Oysters Escalloped Oysters
 Creamed Chicken Chicken Salad
 Welsh Rarebit
 Shrimp Wiggle Scotch Woodcock
 Tea Coffee
 Ice Cream Cake and will be served a la carte at reason- able prices. No tickets being sold in advance, no admission will be asked at the door. Membership dues will be re- ceived also new members solicited, and annual reports distributed.
 There will be dancing after the supper.
 A large patronage is earnestlys SO, licited as the treasury Is extremely low and there are frequent and urgent demands thereon. Plan to be there.
Putnam patriot., 1912-02-09
Wedding
DURoCHER-CHARRoN


 Edmond Durocher, son of MT. and Mrs. Eugene Durocher, Woodstock av- enue, and Miss Emerance Charron, daughter of Mir. and Mrs. Francis Charron, Powhatan street, were mar ried at St. Mary's church Monday morning by the Rev. John Van den Noort, who also celebrated a nuptial high mass. There was music by the nine o'clock choir. The bride wore a dress of white with lace and the white veil of the Children of Mary of which she was member. The attending couple were James Charron, brother of the bride, ond Miss Archange Duroch. CT, sister of the groom. The couple left on the noon train for Springfield. The bride wore travelling suit of gray, and hat with white willow plume. In Springfield they were en. tertained at the home of the brides brother, Frank Charron, and wife, who served wedding supper in their hon. or. They were the recipients of many pretty and useful presents.
 Among those present from out of town were MT. and Mrs. Fred Laphaire, Zephine Benoit, Beatrice Sey mour and Alma Charron, Worcester Mir. and Mrs. Noise Robillard, Webster; Miss Benedette Daigle, W oonsocket; James Guibeault, wife and son, Grosvenor-
 
 dale; Noise Durocher of Taftville; and Mr. and Mrs. Prosper Poirier of St. Madeleine, Canada.
 MT. and Mrs. Charron returned to Putnam Wednesday, and reception was held in the evening in their honor at the home of the brides parents. There was large gathering present. Refreshments were served.
 Sunday evening they were enter- tained at the home of the groom's par ents. There was an orchestra from Danielson and another from Putnam present, and there was some excellent music. Dr. Omer LaRue made re- marks. Refreshments were served.
Putnam patriot., 1912-02-09
A Return Comol,mentary Dance

A number of the young men of the city gave several complimentary dances to the young ladies the first part of the winter season and last Fri day evening the ladies reciprocated with a return complimentary dance in Odd Fellows hall.
 The committee in charge of the ar- engagements were Mrs. J. B. Tatem, Jr., Miss Fredelle k. Randall, Miss Helen Sharpe, Mrs. c. K. Shaw and Miss Gertrude Jones. The patronesses: Mrs. c. A. Vaughan, Mrs. C. Y. Waterman, Mrs. $. NJ. Wheelock. The music was by Fred NJ. Puffer of Woon- socket, piano, and Mir. Day of Ux- bridge, violin.
 The hall had been prettily decorated with palms and potted plants.
 Dancing began at S.30 and was kept up until after midnight. Several ino- vations were introduced; one, the Snow dance, was seen here for the first time. This consisted of large basket of white confetti in the center of the hall around which gathered several ladies. and later several gentlemen. As the dancers passed around them the per sons in the center could choose part ner by showering him or her, as the case might be, with the confetti, the one thus left without partner could in turn do the same. This dance ere ated good deal of merriment.
 Fruit punch and waters were served during the evening. The gentlemen thoroughly enjoyed the dance and ex pressed their appreciation.
Putnam patriot., 1912-02-09
Celebrated 6Sth Birthday

MT. and Mrs. Walter $. Carpenter of Putnam Heights handsomely enter tained the many friends of their broth CT, iAdelbert Carpenter, on Monday night, it being his 6sth birthday. Mu- sic, games and delicious refreshments ali contributed to make it an enjoyable time. Ills Sunday school presented to him a Card Album to hold the 160 post cards which were showered upon him. MT. and Mrs. H. 0. Preston ably assisted and with the first named family desire to express their thanks 10 all who attended and to the distant friends who so gracefully remembered their brother.
Putnam patriot., 1912-02-09
Passes 90th Birthday

Mrs. Emily Manning celebrated her 90th birthday at her home on Church street last Saturday. She was the re- cipient of post card shower and many beautiful flowers. Several friends and acquaintances dropped in during the day to call. Mrs. Manning is in good health for one of her years. She en- joyed her 9Oth birthday and apprecia- ted the tokens of esteem and remem- brance received.
Putnam patriot., 1912-02-09
Democrats Hear Orraniuat,on Plans

"Organize" was the slogan at the meeting of Democrats held at the Put nam Inn Saturday evening. There were fifteen in all that sat down to a special dinner prepared by Landlord Rogers, the honored guests being, Ed win $. Thomas of New Haven, execu- tive secretary to Governor Baldwin, and Colonel F. NJ. Ghapin of Pine Hill, of the governors staff, representing Mayor Smith of Hartford, who was unable to be present on account of ill., ness. N. E. Stoddard of New Haven, a member of the governors staff was also expected but was detained. The menu was as follows:
 Oyster Cocktail
 Con 5omme Macedaine Fried Smelts Tartar Sauce
 Duehesse Potatoes Filet of Beef with Mushrooms
 Roast Stuffed Vermont Turkey
 Green Peas Mashed Potatoes Harlequin Ice Cream Assorted Cake
 Roquefort Cheese Toasted Crackers
 Coffee
 Colonel Chapin was the first speak CT. Among the things he said were that Democrats don't touch elbows enough; they don't get acquainted. He was manufacturer, but was not afraid of free trade; he had always stood for tariff for revenue only. Gro. yer Cleveland predicted that in 1912 the issue would be tariff for revenue only, and his prediction was being borne out. The Republicans would adopt that measure if they ldared to. He said that the club that was being formed statewise had got fairly launched. This means more time to get acquainted and getting on to good, wide, active basis. Republicans took the power from democrats because they took time to get acquainted. He wanted to see Governor Baldwin head the ticket for governor again. Many Republicans were waiting for chance to vote for him. He urged organize tion and getting acquainted, and said that if this is done there would be the greatest influx of democratic ballots seen in years.
 Secretary Thomas said that Wind ham County had been considered hopeless case for democracy, but in this matter of organization they had taken the initiative, and he praised MT. See ley and those present for the good work. ,Governor Baldwin suggested when elected in 1910 that if Democrats would form a State Democratic club they could beat the Repcblican ma chine. This was the instigation of the present movement. One of the pur- poses of the club is to act as an auxili- ary to the State Democratic commit tee He urged strong organization, he would be glad to take their names to New Haven. k. H. Johnson said, "We all want to Join,D and there was applause.
 It was stated that there was to be a State Club with secretary and treas urer, and committee of 8, one from each senatorial district, to see to organ izing local clubs throughout the state, all to work harmoniously together.
 Remarks were made by several oth- CTS along similar lines. Those present were, Edwin ,. Thomas, New Haven; Col. F. NJ. Chapin, Pine Meadow; c. A. Seeley, J. J. McGarry, E. H. John- son, E. l.. Davis, Frederic Dumas, Dr. F. A. MorrelI, Dr. Omer LaRue, R. Gorman, Warren Bradway, John 0. Fox, Putnam; Oscar Munyan, Asa Ross, Thompson; John B. Ethridge, Eastford.
Putnam patriot., 1912-02-09
Department Encampment s. of '.

Dept. Commander A. 0. Fairbanks of the Sons of Veterans has arranged for the annual department encsmp- ment in Pythian hail, Norwich, Thurs day and Friday, April p and 2b.
 The encampinent, which will bring out probably 200 delegates from all parts of the state, will open with a business meeting on the afternoon of the 18th. That evening there will be 4 big banquet at the Wauregan House at which men prominent in the state vii be the speakers, and on the next morn- l ing the business sessions will be re- stunned, the election of officers coming 1, in the afternoon towards the end of the session.
Putnam patriot., 1912-02-09

-F. Walden Wright, divisional en- gineer for the State Highway Depart ment, is surveying for a new piece of State road in the town of Thompson from the village of Grosvenordale to the village of New Boston.
Putnam patriot., 1912-02-09
St. Jean Baptiste Officers

At the m eeting of the St. Jean Bap- tiste Society, held February 4, the following officers were elected:
 President, Dr. Omer LaIsue.
 Vice-president, Napoleon Jette.
 Secretary, George Potvin.
 Assistant Secretary, Alfred Robillard Treasurer, Joseph Lapalme.
 Curateurs, Amede Menard and Francois Bfodeur.
 Commissaire Ordonnateur, Joseph Geurtin.
 Correspondent Secretary, Samuel Dumas.
 Directors, Alfred Dumas, Gaudias Rivard, onisime ROOiliard, Leandre Beaudreault, Omer Bourdages.
 Visiting Committee, Joseph Rivard, Arthur Gregoire, Joseph A. Vendale, AIyhonse Dapre, Joseph St. Onge, Olivier Ilabosslefe, Gaudlas kivard.
Putnam patriot., 1912-02-09

The Kings Daughters will meet with Mrs. E. l.. Simpson "Wednesday afternoon at 6 o'clock. and mem6efs ere requested 70 come prspased e sou.
 Mn. silas M. Wheelook VII lm Worcestsr "Wednesday. :
Putnam patriot., 1912-02-09
High School Notes

The basket ball team was defeated on Thursday night last al Pomfret by the Pomfret school by the score 37.7 On Friday, Feb. 9, they will play Oxford High in the school gymnasium. The games between the leagues resulted as follows: Pomfret Five IT, Cubs 1, Wasps l5, Pennant Seekers IS. The games played so far this season result ed as follows:
Putnam patriot., 1912-02-09
Intere,t,ns Locals

During the last week padding was placed around the gymnasium wall.
The Elbert County tribune., 1912-02-23

/ say-when 1t will be convenient for
you to have me call at the Orient7"
In half an hour? I'll await ~
then. monsieur"
Pardon. then. my haste am late,
! must be on"
The mans hand touched O'Rourkes q
in the most brief OF clasps. singularly
firm and cold. The Irishman pondered
the sensation for some moments after
Des Trebes' hurrying figure had van.
ished in shadows.
Il don't like It," he averred; "'tia
bad sigma hand that's naturally
cold. never yet touched one like II
that belonged to man ye could trust.
misdoubt he's sound at the core,
Des Trebes. But then. what's
the odds? Can not take care Of me
self? And since tbs the Government
Of France I'm treating with, and him.
self only the medium-that puts alto
gether different complexion on thu
matter"
He spent the ensuing halfhour loi
tering in the more popuIous portion
of the grounds. smoking as he stroll
ed. his eyes keen to scrutinize each
woman who came his way. But he dis
covered none resembling her whom hs
had seen In the Casino.
CTo BE CONTINUED,
The Elbert County tribune., 1912-02-23
LAWYER CURED OF ECZEMA

while attending school at Lebanon.
Ohio. In 1882, became afflicted with
boils, which lasted for about two
years. when the afiiiction assumed the
form OF an eczema on my face. the
lower part OF my face being infiamed
most of the time. There would be
weter-blisters rise up and open, and
wherever the water would touch It
would burn. and cause another one to
rise. After the blister would open,
the place would scab over, and would
burn and Itch so as to be almost un-
bearable at times. In this way the
sores would spread from one place to
another. back and forth over the
whole OF my upper lip and chin. and
at times the whole lower part of my
face would be solid sore. This con-
dition continued for four or five years,
without getting any better. and in fact
got worse all the time. &C much 30
that my wife became alarmed lest II
prove fatal.
During all this time Of boils and
eczema. doctored with the best ply.
sicians of this part Of the country. but
to no avail. Finally decided to Try
Cuticura Remedies. which I did. TAX
ing the Cuticura Resolvent, applying
the Cuticura Ointment to the sores.
and using the Cuticura Soap for wash
ing. In a very short time began to
notice Improvement, and continued to
use the Cuticura Remedies until was
well again, and have not had re-
currence of the trouble since, which h
over twenty years. have recon-
mended Cuticura Remedies to others
ever since. and have great faith in
them as remedies for skin diseases"
(Signed) A. G. Brandon. Attorney-at-
Law. Greenville, o., Jan. II, 1911.
Although Cuticura Soap and Oint-
ment are sold everywhere. sample
Of each. with 32-page book, will b.
mailed free on application to "Cutt-
cura." Dept. L, Boston.