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The log cabin Democrat., 1913-01-01

Fletcher Smith of Conway, manager
of the Conway Printing Company,
spent a few minutes in Russellville
Friday with the editor of the Record,
Tom Wren. They worked together in
the printing business at Conway for IL
years. Mr.. Smith is now manager of
his company, which is one of the larg-
est outside of the cities in the state.
He was on his way to Lamar to attend
a house party. -Russellville Twice-a-
Week Record.
The log cabin Democrat., 1913-01-01

fore the canceling ink was dry on the
stamps, Gransom was driving furious
~ down the muddy street for the
president-elect's home. Governor Will
son, keeping the New Years vigil
with his family, met him at the door.
signed for the package and presented
him with the pencil
A few seconds later the Wilson
family was eating apples.
The log cabin Democrat., 1913-01-01
FOR RENT

Six-room residence, COCO barn, six
large lots, a Il for rent, $1i 30 a year +;
west of Central College See F. M.
Morgan--dtt (adv)
Putnam patriot., 1913-10-03
Former South Woodstock Girl Dies.

On Sunday afternoon, another of Woodstock daughters was brought to her last resting place in Quassett ceme- tery beside her father, mother, two brothers and sister, Miss Leila Cold man of Southhridge, who after long illness entered into rest on Sept. 25. Funeral services were held at her home there and inteTment was at the family lot here. About 20 years ago Miss Goldman went to Southbridge to live with her mother and brother. Her mother died few years ago ar since then her brother and herself have kept the home. She was the youngest daGgh- ter of James and Jnnette Sawyer Cold man. Two sisters, Mrs. Henry T. Wells and Mrs. Emma Goldman Shel- don and her brother are left in the family.
 Renew your magazine subscriptions with G.iE. Shaw and get any pnb- fishers lowest cut prices and save the bother and expense of writing. Teie. phone your orders.-Adv.
 Everybody should own school watch and De on time. At Sl, sl.5e or 500 G. k. Shaw will sRpply you.- Adv.
 After the special display of watches and birthstone rings, 1 shall make a special showing of fob chains of the latest styles. s.-Adv.
Putnam patriot., 1913-10-03
East Woodstock Happenings

Services at the Congregational church for October qua November will be held ,in the afternoon at the usua hear.
 Mrs. sEilen Allen of semerville is the guest ,ai her niece, Mrs. l.. II Lindeman.
 Several frem here attended the mis. sion&ry meeting at the Congregational ehureh in Putnam Wednesday.
 Herbert May, wife and daughter Marien of New London spent the week end with Mrs. Harriett May, J s- May and family At Fruit Hill farm
 Mrs. Eliza Bartlett, son Clarence and wife, and daughter, Mss. Nellie Craig, of Webster, called on Mrs. Har- riett May Monday.
 Benjamin t'arTows of Worcester spent sunday with Arthur Dodge and family.
 MT. Jessop and wife of EIIiott's have moved into the house Of Miss PratA, oc- cupying the upper floor.
 J. D. Sanger, M. B. Morse and wife, Everett E. May and wife attended the Barre fair last Friday, making the trIp in the formers ear. Saturday, aceoH panied by Ernest Rice and wife and Mrs Jack Rice, they motored to Mil ler's falls, passing through Petershem, Athol and Grange, the scenery equal ling that of New Hampshire. The party returned Sunday afternoon MT. Rice, wife and son Lawrence accom- panying them Ss far as Worcester.
 The first missionary meeting of the season will be held Oct. $. Hostess, Mrs. NJ. B. Morse; leader, Mrs. White.
 Mrs. Almeda Lawson was arrested Monday at her home by sheriff hol- brock of Putnam She is charged with the murder of her hussand Jonas P. Lsxson, and is at Brooklyn await ing trial which will probably be held some tiEse this month. The son and daughter have the sympathy of their many fTieads in their double artiletion.
Putnam patriot., 1913-10-03
ANNUAL TOWN MEETING

The legal voters of the Town ot Thompson are hereby warned 10 meet at Town Hall on Monday, Oct. 9th, 1913, at g o'clock a. m. to act on the following articles;
 Article 1. To elect by bnllot one as- sessor for three years, three board of relief, three selectmen, town clerk and town treasurer for two years, two audi sors, six grand jurors, seven consta- bles, two school committee for three years, and one to fill vacancy, two reg istrars of voters, one tax collector.
 Article , To elect any officers re- quired by law.
 Article To hear report of Select men and act thereon.
 Article To hear report of Town l Treasurer and act thereon. Article To hear report of School | Committee and act thereon.
 Article To see if the town will ap. propriale SS000 for District Schools. Article : To see if the town will ap- | propfiate S300 for text books.
 Article s To see if the town will ap' ] propriate Sl00 for school supplies.
 Article To see if the town will ap. l propriate S700 for repairs. 1 Article 10 To see if the town viii l appropriate $500 for music in schools Article II To see if the town will appropriate SS5 for school library. Article 12 To see if the town will appropriate 5000 for High school eX. penses.
 Article 13 To determine manner oi repairing highways and make appro' | pfiaiions for same.
 Article n To determine manner te open highways when blocked with | snow.
 Article l5 To see if the town will appropriate money for the observance of Memorial Day. Article l6 To raise money to pay i the current expenses of the town. Article r To see if the town will l authorize the Seectmen to borrow i such sums of money as may be needed i to pay the current expenses of the l town until the next annual meeting. Article IS To see if the town will l appropriate a sum of money not to ex- ceed $50 for the benefit of Thompson Library, incorporated. Article l9 To see if the town vii appropriate S300 for free bed for one year at the Day Kimbali hospital o Putnam.
 Article 20 To see if the town will authorize the bonfd of assessors assist ed by the majority of the board of re. lief and Of the Selectmen to inspect and re.estimale the taxable properties of the town.
 Article Zl To see if the town will appropriate certain sum of money for the purpose of repairing south and west walls and straighten and restore such burial stones as need attention in West Thom pson cemetery.
 Article 22 To see if the town will appropriate sum of money sufficient 10 pay our share towards building State road.
 Dated al Thompson, Sept. 24th, 1913.
 Philip Woisard
 Claus A. Hsgstrom ] Selectmen
 Leon X. Walker
Putnam patriot., 1913-10-03
Thompson Sees Governor
Fifteen -Year-0Id Boy in Trouble

A htteen'year-old boy was brought before a justice of the peace at the court room Monday morning. He was charged with breaking into several houses and stealing various articles. ana alsS to damaging boat belonging to Postmaster Letters of Putnam. On account ot his years 1t was decided to give him an opportunity to reform and he was placed in the hands of Sheriff Bates. lie was given some fatherly advice and if he does not heed it he Will be sent to reform school.
 Mrs. Sarah Truesdell is spending a few days out Of town. When she re- turns Mrs. Mercy will live with her this winter
 Misses Lizzie and Lena Ettie of sharon, Mass, are the guests of Mrs. k. E. Rhodes.
 There will be an open meeting at the Quinnatisset grange hall Oct 7th. The topic for the meeting "The powers of music" by Sisters Knight and Ross, also extra music.
 Governor Baldwin passed through N. B. Ream's grounds last week.
 Mr. Perry of Putnam Heights is do- the carpenter work at Miss Howe's, making the greenhouses into q gymna- sium.
 Mr. Stevens and wife and Robert Lincoln have been guests at Ga rolyn hall.
 The w. C. T U. of Thompson held an enthusiastic meeting with Mrs. Clara MiAs of Wisonville last Thurs day. There were twenty-five present, several of them being visitors. Mrs. Robinson, president, called the meet ing. The roll call was unusually good and the offering large. Mrs. o. E> Newton offered the opening prayer Mrs. Brewer Boapdman was admitted member making the fourth minister $ wife who has Joined in this Union. Mrs. Ella Carltoa was selected as dele- gate to the state convention to be held at Bridgeport Oct. b, 1e, IT. The lit- erary program consisted of readings by Mrs. Minnie BiXby, Mrs. k. F.Thom D. son, Mrs. Woodward, secretary; and Mrs. Smith of Grospenordale. Mrs Clara Mills, hostess, delighted the au- dience with a finely rendered piano solo, 1.-The lily of the valley" A fine lunch was gracefully gved and the members soon after went to their homes knowing that very instructive and pleasant meeting had been held 1.-The falling leaves weghty lesson
 give,
 AS they descend, and wither, there
 to lie.
 @Tis natures book, spread out to all
 who live,
 For all, like leaves, must withec,
 fade and die
Putnam patriot., 1913-10-03
POrcupine Shot al Woodstock. Old Resident Buried.

Southbridge, Dudley and Putnam granges have been invited to attend Neighbours Night at Woodstock grange next Tuesday evening.
 I..J. Leavitt made business trip to Hartford this week, and and also cal led on his daughter Berniee, who is teaching in West Hartford.
 Mrs. N. D. Skinner is vlfeing her sister, Mrs. Clark of Hartford
 Mrs. Bridge and Mrs.sShaw made a short stay in town this week then re- turned bo Providence.
 An uns.sual occurance was the shoot ing of porcupine on the Paine farm last Saturday evening by some SSouth- bridge hunters, who were coon hunt ing. The T0Icupine weighed 2p lbs. The hunters dog, Lead, had occasion 10 regret the .Tnding Of the animal as he had his face stuck fuli Of qMils, which had to,he pulled out with pliers.
 The body of Mrs. Joseph Lattimore, who died in s0athbridge Of Bnghts Disease last Saturday, was brought here for burial o2 Monday. Mrs. Lat timore was born in Woodstock and was the daughter of Benjamin and Ellen Brown. -be leaves a husband and daughter Doris.
 Mrs. Marilla Barney of Providence Is visiting friends in town.
 Mrs. Ida Adams has left town 10 take np her abode in the Masonic Home, Charlton.
 William Phillips sustained partial shock last week, and having no one 10 care for hin, has been taken to the Town Farm
 Mir. and Mrs. Henry Brown of Fitchburg have been spending a few days in town.
Putnam patriot., 1913-10-03
Narrow Escape from Injury in AhEstml
Pesple Come and Go.

Mrs. Booth and Fred smith returned last Saturday to Chicago. Word re gently received from them says t1at Thomas Snail h stood the tourney very well.
 Miss Mary 0sgood is tn town ia. some weeks.
 Mrs. LeFort returned from New York last week.
 Mrs. Charles Grosvenor Aad a Rar- row escape from serious injury last Monday moaning as she wsts about to take the train, when pair of heavy horses and team wagon cracked into the vehicle from which she WAS align L. ing. She very fortunately escaped being hurt beyond a lew scratches and bruises.
 MT. Fuller of Norwich Town preached agaiE last Sunday morning to a large congregation. He is to ELI the pulpit next Sunday also. He WAS entertained by Mir. Stoddard.
Putnam patriot., 1913-10-03
Annual Town Meeting Notice

The legal voters Of the Town Of Put nam, are hereby warned to mee Tn the Town Hall on Monday, October 9th, 1913, at 6.50 in the forenoon, in Annual Town Meeting for the purpose of tran sacting the following business;
 1. To elect by ballot the following officers: three Selectmen; one Assessor for three years; three members of the Board of Relief; two Registrars of Voters; three members of the School Committee for three years; Tax Col lector; Town Clerk; Town Treasurer; Agent of Town Deposit Fund. ,. To authorize the Selectmen to borrow such sums of money as may be required 10 defray the expenses of the town until the next annual town meeting, and to give the note or notes of the town for the same.
 9. To make an appropriation for the repairs Of the highways. 1. To see if the town will authorize the construction of cement bridges to replace small bridges which may need replacing in the futafe. ]. To make an approprsation for l the repairs of bridges. 6. To make an appropriation for the public schools of the town, including | instruction in music and the purchase l of supplies.
 '. To make an appropriation for the proper observance of Memorial Day. $. To make an appropriation for the | Day kimball Hospital. 3. To make an appropriation Tor l the Women's Board of the Day-kim.
 ball Hospital. 10. To make an appropriation for l the Public Library. II. To make an appropriation for | the care of the old Cemetery. F. To see If the town will vote to | pay the deficiency in building the new | High School, and to make an appro. | priatien therefor.
 l3. To sec if the town will deter | mine the hoErs upon which the Town | ( .erk's Office shall be kept open wben located in the Town Building. | II. To see df the town will determine | the amount of compensation for the | Town Clerk
 b. "ro see if the town will cause a l re-assessment of the taxable property | of the town of Putnam, by persons l other than the assessors, and appropri'
 ate sufficient sum of money to pay | the eX nenses incurred in such reassess- | ment.n
 10. To see if the town will make an appropriation for the improvement oi | State Aid Roads in accordance with
 chapter a:ss of the Special Acts of 1915
 which provides for approprations foi
 the same.
 r. To lay a tax to defry the ex-
 penses of the town.
 IS. To transact any other business proper to come before said meeting.
 Dated at Putnam, Conn.,, this 29tf
 day of September, 1913.
 C. k. Pierce,
 Luther NJ. Keith, Selectmen.
 Omer LaRue,
Putnam patriot., 1913-10-03
NOTICE

All the legal voters of the Town of Eastford, Conn, are hereby warned to meet at the Congregational chapel on Monday, Oct. 9th, 1913, at 9 o'clock a. m, to act on the following articles: I. To choose 8 moderator.
 ,. To choose by ballot all Town of ficers.
 3. To hear and act on report of the Town officers.
 1. To lay a taX to defray the expense of the Town for the ensuing year. ,. To see what action the Town will take for the support of the public schools for the ensuing year.
 6. To see what action the Town will take for the support of the public H. brary for the ensuing year.
 [. To see if Town will vote to apply for state aid for the repair of a section of highway during the next two years. s. Annual school meeting To trans net business relating to our public schools.
 9. To see what instructions the Town will give the seleetmen in the Willis pauper case.
 To- To do any other business proper to be done at said meeting.
 Dated at Easlfofd, Sept. 2i, 1913.
 Wm. S. Warren,
 George A. Reed,
 Chas A. Wheaton, Selectmen.
Putnam patriot., 1913-10-03
' NoOdstock Summer Residents Returning
 Home
People Attend Lecture, Also Wedding

The illustrated lecture Sunday even. ing upon "The Gospel in twenty-thret languages waS the story of mission work for foreign speaking people in our own country told in a way to make clear the needs oi the work and what is being done.
 The church social at Mrs Mathew son's has b eH postponed till Monday evening on account of the meeting al North Woodstock in the. interest of ed ueation on Friday evening.
 Mrs. Heluus is entertaining d cousin
 The Hamilton Holt family left this week for the Wlnter. They will ae greatly missed. Mrs. Holl's services in connection with the church choir have been much appreciated,
 Miss Chandler and Mrs. Wood have been attending the Musical Festival in Worcester this week
 Marvin Hyde Is at his mothers and his wife and children spent last week here.
 Miss Mary Petley had out of town guests over sunday.
 w. C. Child, wife and oldest daugh. ter spent Sunday at Herbert Kings. bury's in Wetherstield.
 Mrs. John Clark, W. J. Lindeman, Henry Lindeman and Chauneey Child and wife attended the wedding oi John Lindeman and Mrs Sarah Greene in Tairiftville on Wednesday
 Mrs. William Gallup and Lester visited in Norwich last week and Mrs. Williamson is there this week
 Clarence w. Bowen, wife and daugh. ter have returned to Woodstock. Miss RoXana lett Friday for her school and MT. Bowen and wife will spend the month of October al Bald hill.
Putnam patriot., 1913-10-03
West Gloucester Folks Visit and En-
 tertain.

Mrs. Annie Morse recently came from Canada and is visiting her mother, Mrs. Maria Burgeois.
 MT. and Mrs. Haywood of Moosup were recent guests of Fred Ashton and wife, Bowditeh Mills.
 Robert Sweet and wife of Pascoag were recently entertained at the home of Mrs. Il. F.. Smith. Her guest, Mrs. Capron, who has been with her for two weeks, returned home Sunday
 Mrs. James Wade of Chepatchet spent Sunday with her father, Isaac Shippee.
 In addition to her other guests Mrs. H. K. Smith had aS visitors Sunday, Mrs. Geo. Law and daughter of Pas. eoag and Mrs. C. W. Place.
 Eddie Bourgeois and Henry Paul have returned from Maine on account of the death of their grandmother, Mrs. Maria Paul.
 Mrs. H. P. Sanborn and daughtev of Forth Foster are visiting IryiRg Burrill and wife.
Putnam patriot., 1913-10-03

DIstrief of Pataam ss., Court Of Probate lt October lst iglS.
 Estate Of susgn Alen Goveii, late of Putnam 1. deceased
 yon ihe applica ion of Narcas A. Coyel of No fsresxsnoTdaie praying that .ietters of 8d- tnini-ratlon may b. granted on said estate 1t IS e)rdered-Tb hat said application be heard and determined at fhe Probate Office iu Put nan in said district on the sih day of feet9bef. 1913 al o'clock h the forenoon aud that noice De given oi the psnaeDey ef said application aud the time and place Of hearing thereon. by publishing copy of ints order once in ia news paper pablished in Pninxm and bv posting a copy tiereof on the pubic .ign post lin the town of Putnam nearest whefe fhe deceased last dweit.
 certleed from Record
 3G EOWARD c. WRIGHT. Judge
Putnam patriot., 1913-10-03

When you are with your friends YOU are careful of the little every day courtesies-the manners tliat characterize breeding. All these are important, yet they are separate from the words you actually speak When you are away from your friends letters take the place of con versation. and the courtesy of cor respondenee Is feunded upon 8 selection of writing paper of good taste
 Isn't ii fortunate that good taste is no longer A question of pocket book 2 Is made especially for the man and woman who appreciates stationery that meets every require ment of fashion anI taste. and yet it is so moderately priced that any one can have it. Let us show you our stock today.
Putnam patriot., 1913-10-03
Funeral and Burial fof Former East
 fGd Boy

A number from this place attended the show, "& ay down East," in Put nam Tuesday night.
 Charles Clark and wife retucned last week from their vacation.
 Rev. and Mrs. John Miller of West Thompson were in town Wednesday.
 The body of Harold Young, s year old son of John Young and wife of South Manchester, formerly of this place, was brought here for burial We |. nesday. The funeral was held in ti z m. E. church Rev Frank Chamber lain officiating. The choir rendered two selections. The bearers were Wal ter Tripp, James Keene, Clifford Bow en and Dana Keith. Interment iR Grove cemetery.
Putnam patriot., 1913-10-03
Notice Hector s M eeting

The legally qualified'eleetors of the Town of Patnam, are hereby warned to meet in the Town Hall on Monday October 9th 1913, at 6.30, in the fore noon for the purpose of casting their ballotts upon the proposed amend ment to the constitution as follows:
 AsSection three of article twenty seven of the amendments to the con stitution is hereby amended to read as follows: The compensation of mem bers of the general assembly shall not exceed five hundred dollars each for Che term for which they are elected, and one mileage each way for the regu- Jar session at fhe rate of twenty-five cents per mile: eaeh member shall also receive one mileage at the same rate for attending an extra session called by the governor
 Dated at Putnam, Conn, this 29th day of September, 1913.
 David flagg, Town Clerk.
Putnam patriot., 1913-10-03

MARRIAGES
 In Los Angeles, Gal, Sept. ll, by Rev William Harris Day, William Harris and Miss Maria Lamb, forEler- ly of Franklin.
 In Moosup, Sept. Is, by Rev. James Coote, Carl N. Mathewsen and Miss Edna l.. Ashley of Plainfield.
 In Pomfret, Oct. |, Eleanor Good rich Campbell and Capt. Charles Thompson Davis Of Indla.
 In North Ashford, Sept. a, by Rev F. $. Collins, Hermas Peltier and Miss Stella Baylies of Esstford.
 In Warrenville, Sept. 29, Howard k. Goodwin of Westwood, Mass, and Miss Genevieve Bicknell of Mestford
 DEATHS
 In Worcester, Sept. 27, Mrs. Agnes Van Gorden, aged A years, formerly of Putaam.
 In Putnam, Sept. 30, Estetle c. j. Ryder, aged 57 years, Il days. Flu neral Friday, Oct. $, at ,. 80 P. m. Bos- ton and Syracuse:papers please copy. Burial at Albany.
 In Putnam, Coma, Septem Der 26th, George w. Holt, aged a, son of the late George w. and Lucy gDodge) Holt. Burial at Slatersville, F. |. In southbridge, Sept. D, Miss Leila Goldman, aged 42 years.
Putnam patriot., 1913-10-03
-Persuant to an agreement of tf

-Persuant to an agreement of the jndge and eounsel in the case of the Tncas Power Co, vs F.. F.. Shaw ct al tried in the city last week, the party went to the eitus of the premises under contention donday morning. The party included Judge Marcus Hol- comb, States Attorney Charles F.. searls, Sheriff Preston B. Sibley and Stenographer CogswelI, of the super for court, ex- Mayor William Henney of Hartford, ex Congressman t. N. Higgins Of Norwich and others.
Putnam patriot., 1913-10-03
nlsraIcr Of Putnam, Probate Court. Put

nIsTRIcT of Putnam, Probate Court, Put tJ nam. Oct lsf, 1915.
 Estate Of Albnleuee F. CoSeli, Late Of Putnam in said district, dfceasfd
 rpon the application of Marcus A. COysil of Norih 6srosyeH0rdale, conn., praying that letters of administration may be granted on said estate, 1t is
 Ordered that said application be heard and de. fermineo Al the Probate Dffice in Putnam In ssfd district sya sH fhe gth day of October 1918 at I9D o'clock in tie fofenoo andthaf uofIee he given Of fhe pendeney Of said application and the time and place of hearing sthereou, by pub fishing thls OFdef in rewspapef pubiisisd ln Putnam and ty posting copy thereof the pabiie sign yosf ini the town of Putnam, nearest where the dertased iAsi dweft.
 q. r fled from Record.
 70 EDWAkD C. WRIGHT. Judge.
Putnam patriot., 1913-10-03
Entertainment al East Pntnam.

There will be an entertainment in the East Putnam church next oatur- day evening. The committee oi men in charge are: Adam Chatham, W A. Hawkins, c. NJ. Burrill, R. F. Deea- tur and Vim. Rabbit. There Is going 10 oe a pleasant time for every body snd ali are cordially invited 10 attend.
Putnam patriot., 1913-10-03
nisTRIcT of Woodstock, $. Probate Court. IJ Sept %. 1913.

nfsTRIcT of Woodstock, $. Probate Court, D Sept %. 1913.
 Estate of Jonas r. Lawson, late Of Woodstock in said district. deceased.
 Upon tn application of Amanda L. Law. son praying that lstters Of administration may be granted on said estate represented intestate as per application 0G fs more fnliy appears. if Is
 Ordered, that said application be heard ann determined sf He Probate office in Wo0dstock in said district 0n the iith day of October A. D. 1913, at z o'clock in the forenoon. aSa that notice bs given Of the pendtncy of said appliea ton and fhe time and place of hearing thereon, by piiblishing copy of this order once in a newspaper having a circulation in saId district, ana by posting copy thereof. on the public slgn post in the town Of Woo1sfock iin said distriel, si ieast days before saia day 0, hear ing.
 70 CLARENCE II. CHILD, Judgs
Putnam patriot., 1913-10-03
RIRThS
MARRIAGES S

In PlainHeld, Sept. 24 son to Nj and Mrs. James Burpee.