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Putnam patriot., 1912-08-09
EAST WOODSTOCK

Mrs. V. T. Wethereli is ill with an attack of lumoago and stomach trouble Mrs. Adams is assisting in the household duties.
 Lois Bannis,er of Webster Is spend- ing week with her cousin, Miss Up- ham
 Mrs. c l.. Upham left Tuesday 10 visit her sons at Dedham and Revere.
 Mrs. ]. E. Child and two young gast children returned to Putnam Tuesday after a stay of several weeks with feia- tiNes. Master George iand Mary re. main few wet S.
 The union Sunuay school picnic at Roseland park "Wednesday was welt attended, the day being ideal. su . stantial lunch was served. Games and boating furnished amusement for old and young.
 J. F. Rivers is visiting his sister, NJ rs. Walter Cobleigh. Mir. Rivers = gently underwent an operation at Dap kimball hospital for internal abscess of The ear. He had q similar operation performed some years ago when resi- dent of this town, he being located now near Providence. Mir. Rivers was confined to his bed for eight weeks bs- fore coming to the hospital, his cas e being critical one.
 J D. Sanger, NJ. B. Morse and wife and E. l.. May and wife returned Sun day evening from very enjoyable trip in the formers ear, embracing about 200 miles Of northern massachusetts,. The party Jeff at { a. m- Saturday morning iand the first stop was made at Barre, Mass, where they were guests of Ernest Rice and family. After dinner, accompanied by Mir. Rice, wife and the formers mother, ride was taken to Hu6b 'rdston, Gardner, Tenn pleton and other nearby towns. It was MT Sangef's birthday, he received several useful gifts, two birthday cakes with the usual decorations and illuminatIons, and was the victim of several surprises. Sunday morning the party left Barre, accompanied by MT. Rice, wife, and son Lawrence, pa, sing through the towns of Rutland, Holden, Leominster, Lancaster. the latter one of the most beautiful towns in the state, thence to Clinton, where stop was made at the reservoir, through Boylsto to Worcester, where dinner was enjoyed, appetites by that hour being excellent. The party then divided going to their respective home
 Miss Jessie Withey left last Friday for Boston, having position in view.
Putnam patriot., 1912-08-09
THE PUTNAM pArkiOI Angus, 9 loI,
NORTH WOODSTOCK

Mrs. Sidney N. Morse is recovering from an operation which she recently underwent in a Worcester hospital.
 Elmer J. Cofttis and wife have been entertaining their cousins, Mir. and Mrs. Fred Hill of Hartford.
 k. k. Trask sad vile spent the week end with Mrs. Joseph Hill of Oluey- vile.
 Theodore Johnson of Boston is spen ding his vacation with his brother Emil and family.
 Mrs. Frank Chaffee Is visiting in Worcester and Riverside.
 Mir. and Mrs. Benjamin RAbbins have gone for months visit among friends in Mansfield and Ashford.
 Misses Berniee Lsavitt aad dGhFiStin e Paine expect to go To Bradford, Nt., for visit next week
 The Ladies Benevolent society is arranging for social in the hau while the vaeatlonists are al home and hope 10 have il the third week in August.
 Mrs. Sarah Ross and daughters of Putnam spent last Friday with Mrs. Trask.
 Wallace Armstrong has gone to work for the Grand Trunk Construc. tion company.
 Mrs. Emily Ninton is visiting her daughter in Salem.
 pr. William II. Palmer, died al the age Of S;} at the home of his nephew II. T. Htbbard last Saturday From the miirmttieS of old age. Dr. Palmer was a native of Woodstock. He was a veteran of the Givil War, being a member of \. \. Calvary, Company 2, aua served as surgeon all through the war. He ranked high in his protessit n and filed many important offices n tAe south and in Providence where he Hvek many years. His wife, a daugh- ter and son survive him Funeral services were attended on Tuesday al the home by relatives only. Rev. T. A Turner conducting them. A num- Der of out of town relatives were pres. ent. Burial was in the Palmer lot in the Hill Cemetery, and a good many Vettr rams came to see him laid away n his last resting place.
Putnam patriot., 1912-08-09
AsINGToN

The rain last week Thursday pre- vented the Sunday school picnic. IL Is to be held this week at Wildwood, i, instead of al Roseland as first an- nouneed.
 Mir. and Mrs. Read welcomed a little daughter 10 their home last Tuesday.
 Mrs. James Botham attended the killingly elanoake last week.
 pr and Mrs. Clarke were in Boston few days last week motoring up the north shore with friends.
 Robert Elliott and family spent several days with his sister, Mrs. Ed ward Peal.
 The sympathy of all is given to Eli Sha sherman and family in the loss they have sustained in the death Of Mrs. sherman. She died very sudden ly after an illness of few hours. The interment was in Arlington cemetery on Friday of last week.
 After long illness Mrs. George AL len passed quietly away at her home on August 3d. The funeral was on Monday at D. nl.
Putnam patriot., 1912-08-09
pOMF

The principal topic of conversation last week on the street was the fact that oil had at last been put on the maeadam road, while this week all wonder when the sand will be put on or how long the odor fEom the oil alll last.
 Francis Foley is spending his vaea- ton here at home.
 The Ash family are spending the month of August at their house at Pleasure beach, below NeW London
 MT. Harrison is having his house painted while he and his wife are away on an auto trip.
 Chet. Smith, wife and daughter are here for the month of August and he will look after the store for a week or two while his brother Harry and wife go for a little auto trip. Joe Lindgrin will go with them as chauffeur.
 Mrs. George Proctor of York beach is spending a few days with her sister, Miss GrosVenor.
 The Ladies Benevolent society and the -earehiight club met at the church parlors Wednesday.
 Mrs. Benjamin Grosvenor is visiting her sister al York beach.
 It is rum ored that Miss Wheeler has sold her place put no particulars have been learned.
 The young people of the CCngrega- tional church, who have been prepar- ing to give a little drama will give 1t in the hall at Abingdon as the stock holders of the hall here consider the hall unsafe and they seem to be in no hurry to repair it. The drama will be given on Friday evening, August 9th, at o'clock. Admission D cents. For the benefit of the Congregational sun- day school.
 Little Mary Johnson has been visit ing relstives in Hartford the past two weeks, returning home last week. Her cousin returned with her and spent Sunoay.
Putnam patriot., 1912-08-09
WOODSTOCK VALLEY

Mrs. Leverick and son Leonard from Brook ly, \. Y., are at Mrs. Harriet P. Leenard's summer home.
 PIX Mattocks lost horse recently.
 A beautiful large deer with immense antlers was seen swimming across Crystal Lake at sundown one day this week.
 Chas. Acosta, who has been at A. N. Hammond.s during June and July has returned to Brooklyn and will join his parents at Island Heights, N. J.
 There are six camps 0n the shores of Crystal lake, and in the evening the lights and cheerful squads from the different camps tell of the happy vaes- tion time passing all too soon.
 Dr. and Mrs J. w. Ingalls are ex- pected at A. N. Hammond 'sthis week.
 Rev. A. C. Johnson preached at the chapel last Sunday morning
Putnam patriot., 1912-08-09
VaGlN
THOMPSON

The Woman's Christian Temperance Union of Thompson met with Mrs. Allen Rabbit Thursday, August lst, and meeting of deep interest and pro- fit was held. There were seventeen present. Mrs. Jennie Robinson, pre- sident was ill and could not be present, much to the disappointment of all. Mrs. Mary Woodward, secretary took her place and Mrs. Minnie Bixby, assistant secretary, acted as secretary. Report of last meeting read and ap- proved, responsive readings, pledge, roll call, and crusade hymn and prayer by Mrs. Ransom followed. The meet ing was then given into the hands of the literary committee and was Of un- usal interest.
 Reading, "The birthday of Mary Allen
 West, by treasurer,
 Mrs. E. F. Thompson "Beautiful Things Mrs. Asa Ross "The two Glasses. Mrs. C. Goodwin "Birthday Rhymes the last poetry
 written by Miss Ellen D. Larned,
 the lamented County Historian,
 by Mrs Ella Carleton. "The Influence of Christian Woman
 hood, :" read by Mrs. Addie JosIin "A Doubled or. Single Standard,
 Which2O Mrs. Smith iThe Gospel Cry,7 Mrs. Minnie Bixby ''Intemperanee.n Mrs. Alien Rabbit "Annecdotes. by Mrs. Ransom and
 Mrs. Child.
 Mrs. Rabbit, hostes, assisted by Mrs. Charles Knight, served lemon, sherbert and assorted cake. A social hour followed very pleasant meet ing
 Miss Martha Knight is at Pleasant View, R. l.
 Miss Marcia Dnnning has had an enjoy able time at Pleasant View the past week.
 Miss Hannah Tracy spent Wednes- day al Wilsonville with her father. very pleasant day was spent as il was MT Tracy's birthday and there was family reunion.
 Mrs Charles Knight is entertaining friends this week.
 The small summer house that stood on Fort Hill has been moved away. Walter Bates of Hoboken, New Jer- sey, is visiting at William Bates.
 E. S. Backus and family are expect ed home on Saturday.
 Miss Freida Cooper was in Wofces- ter on Saturday.
 Miss Annie Cunning spent Thurs day in Worcester.
 Charles Knight and wife entertain ed a few friends at their home last Monday evening.
 The Baptist Sunday scheol held their picnic at Bates gSove Tuesday.
 Mrs. Sarah TrGesdell is visiting in Hartford.
Putnam patriot., 1912-08-09

In Abingdon, August ,, Ellen Ses- sions Allen, aged 75 years.
 In Worcester, August 6, Frank w.. Scofield, formerly of Danielson.
 In New Boston, August 6, Ira D.. Bates, aged 6s years, member of com- pany B, 25th Massachusetts regiment.
 In Webster, August ', k. William Touftellotte, aged y years. Burial in Putnam.
 In North Woodstock, August 4, Dr. William II. Palmer. Burial in Wood stock Hill,
 In Canterbury, August 3, C, Frank Herrick, aged 20 years.
 In Chaplin, August 1, John Howard Thayer of Chicago, aged z2 years.
 In East killingly, August ,, 4larcus Barstow, aged 67 years.
 In Putnam, August 2, James Mill ton, aged % years.
 In Eastford, July 90, Mrs. Mary A.. sherman.
 In Moosup, August l, Thomas Thompson.
 In Providence, July 3l, Thom as kel- icy, aged 45 years. Burial in Daniel son.
 In Putnam, August l, Benjamin Brown, aged Sl years
 In South Woodstock, August 5, Mrs. Irving Morse, aged 4s years.
 In Woodstock, August s, Elisha Harrington, aged a5 years
Putnam patriot., 1912-08-09
ASHFORD

Miss Blanche Perry is yisitdng rela- tives in New Jersey this summer.
 Mrs. Carrie King of Manchester, Ct., has been staying in te@n.
 Miss Pearl Van Sycle of New York is visiting at Yetter Hill.
 Mrs. E. A. Keene has been Visiting relatives in Willimantie.
 E. w. Lyon and wife are entertain ing their eldest daughter, Doras and husband this week.
 Nine young ladies of Woodstock are camping al c. D. Tatesa's cottage, Crystal lake, the past week
 Rev. Frank Chamberlain and wife are staying at their cottage al Douglas Camp ground.
 Welcome Davis daughter and two children of Spencer are visiting him.
 Rev. J. R. Miller of West Thompson will have charge at the morning ser- vice at the NJ. E. church Sunday.
 A surprise party was given Clldord Bowen by the young people last Fri day.
Putnam patriot., 1912-08-09
PoMFRET CENTER

The social Endeavorers will present a three- act comedy entitled, 1.-The Tesser,' in Abingdon hall Friday even ing. Admission 25 cents.
 The Ladies Benevolent society held an all.day meeting with Mrs. A. D. Briggs Wednesday.
 The Searchlight Mission club met with Miss kies in the church parlors Wednesday afternoon.
 Mrs. Col. Rabbit has returned to Wickford after spending the last ten days at Westwood, her estate in Pom fret.
 Guests at George Lowry's recently are Harry Lowry and wife of Hartford.
 Miss Moves sang beautiful solo at the morning service in the Congrega- lional church Sunday.
 Guests at the parsonage are MT. Leonard of Philadelphia and Miss Maine of Franklin.
Putnam patriot., 1912-08-09
PHOENiXyILLE

James E. Latham of Edgewood. K. r., Miss Myrtle Butler of Buzzard' : Bay, Cora Jostin and Miss Gladys Jos in Of Bourne, Mass, Mrs. Florence SNe and son Nelson of Maiden are guests of this place at present. stop ping with Roy l.. and Caro F. Latham.
 John MeNair and wife left here the first of this week for their home in Lynn.
 Mrs. Emma Nystrom, who has been the second girl at Highland Glen here. leit the first of this week. She will re- turn to her home in Worcester after a vacation of Il week or ten days.
 The local boys were beaten by a score of Il to in a game of baseball with the Eastford boys last Saturday.
 Lee Lyon was last week appointed administrator on the estate of Paul btauck, C. r. Latham and C. A. W heaton were named as appraisers on the estate. Charles E. Buell. of North Ashford was appointed administrator on the estate of the late Mrs. William Il. Clemons of this place, o. II. La tham and C. A. Wheaton appraised the estate.
 Mrs. Royal Clemons of Willimantic, Mrs Charles Buell. and daughter of North Ashford were guests here for q couple of days last week stopping at Forest View farm.
 Miss Hazel Dickey and her intended from Providence have been spending week here at the Pleasant View farm.
 Norris Spink moved his family from the Hall house to the Eaton place in Eastford last Saturday
 Miss Blanche Atehison and father of this place spent Sunday with friends i'll WilIimantic.
 Mrs. Emma Hewlett of this place was a visitor at Willimantic last week.
 Miss Grace Lawton has returned from the Summer School at Danbury. She will put in an application for the local school as she has refused several chances to go elsewhere.
 Benjamin Moore of North Ashford was arrested last Monday on a charge of breach of the peace and carrying concealed weapons. The latter count was nolled by Grand Juror Fred Up- ham and Moore plead guilty to the charge before Justice of the Peace otOlSt Al. tINttQs Ht CUutt UlutiCu him to pay a fine of Sl and costs of court which amounted to Sl2.lS. Being unable to [ ise the money he was taken to jail at Brooklyn by Constable Latham.
 On Monday night John Harrison of Eastford was arrested by State Police man w. k. Jackson on a complaint sworn out by Grand Juror W. P. Keith charging him with incest and was taken before Justice of the Peace William II. Ross who found probable cause and bound him oNet to the su penor court under 5000 bond. Being unable to procure. the same he was turned over to Constable Latham to be taken to Brooklyn jail.
Putnam patriot., 1912-08-09
Queer Sian Posts.

Tn the neighborhood of Warmbrunn, in the Silesian mountains, there are to be founc some very curious signposts. One seen by a writer in the Wide World Magazine represents a farm la borer sharpening his scythe, on which is inscribed. in the old Silesian dialect, ITO Giers Village. One Hour" The signpost is well carved and painted in natural colors. so that it appears very life-like Another signpost in the same district represents schoolboy carry ing q slate bearing the name Of the nearest village, toward which the boy is pointing.
Putnam patriot., 1912-08-09
Queer Way of Fjshinu.

A curious mode of fishing is in vogue at Cochin, South India. The large nets are let down into the wa ter on bemboe cranes and then sud. denly hoisted up by means of an ar engagement of weights and pulleys. The catch principally consists of large prawns The fishermen are of a low caste. known as Malars. They eat pork, and each man has a small plot of rice by the riverside which pro. vides him with sustenance when the fishing is slack.-Wide World Maga- zine.
Putnam patriot., 1912-08-09
WOODSTOCK

Miss Edith Spalding of Worcester, whose father is of the firm of Machines & Co, and who is spending the sum mer in Easttord, sang most aeceptably at the First Congregational church Sunday morning. Her two solos were "Plains of peacep and "Ninety and nine"
 Last Friday evening the people of Elmrale, about twenty-five in mum Der, pieniced at Nalleyside bungalow by invitation of William Child and wife.
 John Barrett and wife have closed their camp ana are to take trip to Nova Scotia.
 Marvin Hyde and family from New London are taking q vacation inv ood stock.
 Dr. William Palmer died Saturday at the home of his nephew, H. r. Hib- bard in North Woodstock. Dr. Palmer was one of Woodstock Academy's old est alumni. He was born and spent his boyhood at the Palmer homestead, graduated Al Yale college and for years was a prominent physician in Providence. He was Civil war vet eran, a mem Der of A. G. Warner post, and w whenever possible each Memorial day found him in Woodstock cemetery where his body was placed on Tuesday of this week.
 Mrs. William Child entertained her aunt, Miss La,ned, from Dudley this week.
 The Woodstock friends of Miss Elm ma Alien sympathNe with her in the death of her mother.
 Miss Mary Pesley is entertaining the Misses Sergeant this week.
 Mir. and Mrs. Ornori from Japan are in their Woodstock cottage.
 Mr. and Mrs. Davis of Lakewood, New Jersey, visited at Bald hill.
 Mrs. Lucy Lithgo is with her par ents.
Putnam patriot., 1912-08-09
MECHANlCsvILL E

Miss Josie Rusheneck of New York is spending her vacation with her par ents.
 Annie Hunter of Saxonville, spent the weekend withi her sister, Mrs. James, Fitzroy.
 Bernard Connoll land son, Lionel of Lowell, formerly of this place were here on a visit over Sunday.
 Miss Francis Rusheneck has re- turned from 6 visit 10 caxonvliie, Mass.
 Mrs. James Fitzroy and Mrs. Amos Larock spent Wednesday in Webster
Putnam patriot., 1912-08-09
I'll. Foolish. Come to Think of t.

'TIs Foolish, Come to 1hink of N
 Three days out from Hongkong on the steamer Chyo Maru. bound for San Francisco, the little American had just initiated her new-found friend, a stately English woman. into the subtle mysteries of the gum chewing art. For a full moment the novice ehewed in silence, then: Fancy" sine ex- claimed. still chewing. .'how foolish one must feel, forever chewing and never swallowing,"
Putnam patriot., 1912-08-09
Work for Each.

No one of my fellows can do thae special work for me which l have come into the world to do; he may do a higher work, but he cannot do my work. cannot hand over my work to him, any more than l can hand over my responsibilities or my gnis. l must do my work. may do little or I may do much. That matters rot It must be my own vork.-Raskin-
Putnam patriot., 1912-08-09
nikes Failed a connuest.

The University of Leyden in Hol- land was founded in 1575 as a monu- ment to the gratitude for the nations deliverance from a foreign enemy. The Spaniards invaded the Dutch country in 1874 and laid siege to the town of Leyden, but the people held out and refused to surrender. The taetful puneture of one of the dikes saved the nation, driving the Spaniards away.
Putnam patriot., 1912-08-09
i1nnl. pennywlse Says:

Style changes. In the old days a murderer always ate hearty break fast of ham and eggs just before go- ing to the gallows. but now he smokes a cigarette.
Putnam patriot., 1912-08-09

A healthy man is king m his own right; an unhealthy man an unhappy slave. For impure blood and sluggish liver use Burdock Blood bitters. On inc market 35 years. sl.00 a bottls.
Putnam patriot., 1912-08-09
Births
Deaths

In Pomfret Center, July Is, a dau ghter to Mr. and Mrs B. J. Jackson.
Putnam patriot., 1912-08-09
Music Lessons
EDWARD If. BACON,

ELI " hfAf batSSANS
 director of music at the Tennessee state school the past year, resumes les sons in Putnam and vicinity June l3. By taking two lessons weekly this summer rapid progress can be made in a short period. Terms the same as formerly: but the number of new pu. pills is limited on account of appiica- tions for instruction already received. Aside from piano and organ playing Including beginnersj thorough courses will be given in keyboard Harmony, Counterpoint, Musical History, Mu- sic in Public Schools and modern and improved ways of elementery piano teaching. Write for full announce ments. Address, Danielson, Conn.
Putnam patriot., 1912-08-09
W ANIED

in South Woodstock man to repair shoes and harnesses. II. \. RAN DALI, South Woodstock, Conn. 3l B
Putnam patriot., 1912-08-09
Wanted Al Once

Stone Masons and Brick Layers. ATTAWAUGAN MILL, Dayville, Conn. oi
Valdez daily prospector., 1912-11-08
Parcels Post.

WASlIINGTON,-T the inst,itu- ton of the parcels post will revolu- tionize the express business of the country and and that is serious menace to the express companies, was admitted by the corporations at hearing.
 Counsel asserted that the rrduc- tions proposed by the commission would mean loss of $27,0oOODO a year gross revenue to the five com panies-the Adams, American. South ern, United States and Wclls-Fargo.
 It was asserted that instead of rX- press companies making less than 1 cents on each dollar of busint&'ss they would lose nearly 6 cents: that the imitation of the parcels post next January removes all need of a hur. ried revenision of express rates.
 Instead of forcing the companies to their knees, attorneys stated that they have clcverly accepted it as an existing danger ana aIe calling upon the commission to withhold t,c at tack until they know how deeply the parcels post is to dig into 1hcii vitals.
 Attorneys laid much stress on the fact that no one knows either what effect it will have on small package business or to what limits the post master general or the Interstate com merce commission may see fit to ex dend it.
Valdez daily prospector., 1912-11-08
WHALE. CATCH ..:=.='* .'....'.' .ISt| $ ...l.AR|iIG|E
 j / The Whaler ;Tyee, Catches Sixty One Whales During the Season, Nett.
 ting Large Profit.

The whaling steamer Tyee. Jr., has returned to Seattle, after a suc- cessful season fishing in Southeas. tern Alaska, says the P. l.
 The seasons catch consists of fourteen sperm, forty-two sulphur bot. toms, four humpbacks and one fin back.
 Members of the crew of the Tyee tell of an exciting battle of more than an hour with a gigantic sperm whale outside of Sitka Bay on Aug ust l5. Gunner Siguard Biick, had just harpooned the big fellow when he started for the vessel with the speed of a shell from d submarine. There was crash, chatter of dish es in the galley and the steamer shook from stem to stern. The whale struck the Tyee with great force amidships, and then with q roar of pain turned quickly and after freeing itself from the harpoon dis. appeared.
 The blow struck by the whale was terrific, and Capt. Shaw went below immediately to see if any damage had been sustained by the vessel. He found that two steel ribs on the port side had been broken and that the dynamo and one of the engines had been put out of conmssion by the shock.
 Members of the crew regret the loss of the whale more than the dam age to the vessel He was nearly ninety feet long and worth between $l 100 and $1,20O.
 All of the whales bagged during the summer Were taken to the whaling station at Whale bay where the bone and oil were extracted ant shipped to this port on vessels ol tho Pacific Coast Company. The whaling company also had a I1oatins station in operation, with Whale ba, as its base.-ScattIe P. I.
Valdez daily prospector., 1912-11-08
Taxes Due

Taxes for the town of Val d"z Tor the year 1912 are now due and payable at my office, Room 10, Whaling Building TaNrs will lc delinquent on Mon- ray, D5'rnibcr ,, 1912, at six o'clock P. m., and unless paid prior thereto s per cent per au- mum will b" added Io the amount Chprc"f. No interest will be al- lowed OH Town Warrants in payment of tavcs after Nuvem- brr 1, 1912. Onicc hours 9:3n a. m. to i2 m. and from 2 D. m. to I p. m. except Sundays and Mondays
 C. C.. REYNOLDS,
 Town Treasurer Dated October 3I, 1912. k tf-t4
 Room and board at the Grand Hotel Si.50 per day. Home cook ed meals and good beds. Mrs. H.
Valdez daily prospector., 1912-11-08
Notice Annual Meeting.

Notice is hereby given that, by or der of the president, the an- nual meeting of the stockholders of the Black Diamond Gold Min ing Company will be held at the company's office, No. 8, Whaling Building, Valdez, Alaska, on Mon day, November 4, 1912, at 8 o'clock D. m., for the election of directors and such other business as may regularly come before the meeting.
 GEO. J. LOVE, Secretary.
 The Valdez Cafe is one good place to eat. if