Putnam patriot., 1913-05-02

| tertained Mrs. Howard Robie, sister of Mrs. Russell, and her husband, of Bos- ton, over Sunday.
 Several small amounts of money have been found by men engaged in tearing down the grand stand at the fair grounds.
 The insurance on the Tatem Han- dle Factory was adjusted Tuesday by representatives of the insurance com- panies.
 Miss Mabel Manson has returned to her home in Nova Scotia after a visit here with relatives, William Manson and wife.
 New rails are to be laid through i Elm street by the Connecticut compa- ny. Just when the work will com mence is not certain.
 l There are twenty.nine members of the graduating class of the High school. Preparations for commence ment week are already being outlined. Miss Isabelle Byrne is rapidly re- covering after an operation performed at Roosevelt hospital, New York, where she is graduate nurse.
 Mrs. William Myers of the Senex- ct road is visiting friends in Brooklyn, N. Y. Miss Margaret Myers has re. l turned from a visit Tn Brookline. | A speed operator has been giving demonstrations of expert writing on a l typewriter has been at the Putnam l High school, where his exhibition proved a revelation to the students and is regarded as having been benefit for the students in the commercial depart ment.
 W. D. TiIson, who was secured to | fiji in for the remainder of the year as teacher of the Sth grade, Israel Putnam school, began his duties Monday morn- ing. Miss Gallagher, who formerly taught this grade is now teaching in Cambridge.
 Mrs. Velia Vandale entertained the Circle la Violette at her home on Harrison street Friday night. The whist prizes were won by Mrs. Seneca Gilman and Mrs. Arzelia Gilman first prizes, and Mrs. Emma Guertin conso- lation prize. Refreshments were serv- ed after the cards.
 The first report of the public utili- ties commission has been issued. It contains digest of the decisions of the board up to June 30, 1912, also report of inspection of public service corpora tions and financial statement of each public service corporation.
 August Blanchette, formerly of this city, has made arrangements to buy the furniture business of his broth CT, A. C. Blanchette, Willimantic, and expects to take possession May 1st. He has had twelve years experience in the business, ten in Lowell and two in this city.
 Highway Commissioner Bennett, accompanied by c. G. Nichols of his office staff and H. H. Davenport, road inspector for Windham county, were in this city last Friday on two days tour of the county to inspect the state highways and also to look over roads that are to be constructed.
 Antonio Bernard of Putnam has passed the final examinations imposed by the New Haven road on candidates for appointment as railroad engineers and is now in line to be appointed to regular run. MT. Bernard who is one of the youngest engineers on the whole system, is at present fireman on passenger run from Stamford to New London.
 CARD OF THANKs-We wish to ex- press our grateful thanks to all who so kindly assisted us with service and sympathy in our recent bereavement. And also for the many beautiful floral offerings.
 Mrs. Abigail Chamberlain,
 Edw. P. Chamberlain and Family,
 Wilbur H. Chamberlain and Family.
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 John NJ. Lanoie of Putnam and Fannie tMillerl Gilmore, Webster, were married at the Church of the Sa- cred Heart, Webster, Monday at a. m. by Rev. M. A. Derocher, pastor. Following the marriage there was re- ception at the home of the bride, 54 East Main street. MT. and Mrs. Lanoie left Webster for wedding trip to New York and on their return will live in Putnam.
 Arthur Ripley, manager of the Empire Theatre has sold out to MT. Stevenson of Boston, proprietor of the Park theatre, took procession today. John s. Hutchinson the manager of the Park Theatre will have charge of the Empire Theatre. The Park Theatre will close it's doors Saturday night. MT. Riple y and his operator Henry Phaneuf will go to Newport, R. l., to take charge of vaudeville house.
 IVY. 5. Warner, ,Gilead, an inspector for the state dairy commission, has been working in Putnam and towns in this vicinity. He has visited farms of many producers of milk, for the pur- pose of inspecting the premises with a view to passing upon the sanitary | conditions. It was found that atten- ton is being generally given by pro- ducers to keeping their property in q