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Putnam patriot., 1913-09-19
WOODSTOCK

Miss Agnes Bowen spent the past week with Mrs. Dr. Bowen.
 William Arnold of Providence and his sisters were here for the fair as guests of l.. R Southworth.
 Next Sunday evening F. W Him rich speaks again in the chapel, his theme being a continuation of his talk of two weeks ago.
 Clarence w. Bowen writes enthns- iastically of his airy ride in a Zeppelin airship at Baden Baden. He rode for an hour and half more than e10 feet high distance of fifty miles and re- turn He and his family sail for home Sept 70.
 Miss Helen Perley left on &ednes day for Northampton, NJ ass, where she has entered the Burnhem school for agear.
 Miss Ella Perley is spending few weeks in Maine.
 The following clipping from a Cali fornia paper Is of sad interest ts Wool stock people: '"Geofge Gaylord of 5IS Herkimer street, son Of NJ Es. Alice E. Gaylord, was drowned yeste rday in King river, at spot forty miles from Sanger, small town located near Fresno. Word to this effect was re- ceived by the family last evening, in a telegraphic message from William Horseley., ot Pasadena. who was with the young man at the time of the ac- ,cident.
 The message contained meager de- tails. HaTseley and Gay lord had been on hunGng and camping trip iR the mountains of Fresno county for the last four oc five weeks. In some Rnan- ner, early yesterday morning, Gay losd became a victim of the mountain IiGer, and Rorsely, after vainly trying to fecover the body, hurried to Sanger and sent the telegram to Pasadena, then returned to the sceGe of the aeci. dent with mum Der Of Raen
 Another message was received by the family this noon. It contained Che dnforM ation that the body had not yet been recovered, but that tbe search was still going on. If the body is found it &ill be brought to Pasadena for burial. C gaylord was not enurried. He was D wears old. '
Putnam patriot., 1913-09-19
THOM PSoN

MT and Mrs. Brow and sons ot Fall River were guests of Mrs. Joseph Mills over Sunday.
 MT. and Mrs. Crosby of Boston are guests for this week of Mrs. Joseph Mills and her daughter Augusta.
 Fine days for the Agricultural fair in Woodstock and as usual, everyone that could, attended, making merry and enjoyable dsg.
 Union services at the Baptist church .on Sunday. Many were the wishes that all our services might be union. Sermon by Rev. ur. Boardman WAS from Psalms lZs and 125. Lessons from the Everlasting Hills of Gods everlasting care, aad protection.
 Ms. Soper's condition is slowly im- proving.
 Miss Esther Soper is staying with Mrs. IEuesdel.
 Iris .koper spent Sunday at her home in Thompson.
 The Ashford association will be held in Wiliagton Sept -s} and "A The delegates from Thompson Baptist church are MT. and Mrs. John Con verse. MT. and Mrs. Clark Pierce, Rev B. Boardman, Claude Munyan.
 
 The Congregational and Baptist churches united Sunday in their sei- ices morning and eveniEag.
 Forest Rhodes and wife and E. E.. Rhodes and family went 1o Westiord Tuesday 10 attend the iun@a al oi Miss Lillian Matthews.
 The well dFuler has fnis.2ed work here and gone to Dudley
 George Foster and wife returned home Monday afler a week'% outing in Maine.
 The W. C. T. U. sYill hold their ne t meeting al the h&me of Mrs. Freu Mills WiIsonyille Thursday, Sept. 2o, ht2p. nj. It is expected all m .H oers will take part in the program in the usual WAY
 A peach supper was served at ahe Inn Saturday evening 10 about sNl5, and a social followed TRe Daughtets are planning for fair in octl Der.
 The W. (. T. U. Of Thompson met with Mrs. Lila Rabbit on Thursday and g members were present. The weather was delightful. Mrs Rooin- son. President, called the meeting promptly and the usual service was rendered, Mrs. Smith of North Gros-
 
 yenordale offering the opening prayer Reports of last meeting were read oy the Secretary, Mr>. Mary Woodward. Mrs. Arneld was admitted as a mem her of the union. Various matters oi busires were discussed and decided and then very interesting literary Drogram was carried out the following ladies taking part: Mrs. Rawson, Mrs Minnie BiNby, Mrs Clarence stevens Miss Edythe Woodward, Mrs. l.. |. Thompson, Mrs Jennie Robinson, Mrs. Charles Goodwin, Mrs. Laura Tourtellotte, Mrs. Lilla Babbttt 9eX. eral of the ladies relaled incidents of great interest, of the wearing oi the Gwhile ribbon,n ,n the badge of the w C T. T.. The selections and render ing of them were considered unusually fine. After the meeting was closed with the benedietion of the order, de- Iightful social hour was held, during which Ms. Baboitt served a delicious and bountiful lunch. The next meet ing will be held with Mrs. NilIred Mills of Wiisonville on Thursday, Sept. 9, at 2 D. m. As the members were preparing to return To iheif re- spective homes, hearty vote oi thanks was returned to Mrs. Rabbit Tor hei rAceful hospitality.
Putnam patriot., 1913-09-19
NORTH WOO oDsTocK

Mrs. Trueau, who has been with Mrs. Elmer J. Cortlis for the summer, has gone to Warren.
 The Misses Bishop are entertaining their cousin, Mrs. Sarah Morse, oi Providence.
 The Republicans held a caucus in Society uall on Saturday. The Pros gressive party held one at the same place on Thursday evening.
 Joseph F. Burch, supervisor of Woodstock schools, has rented the Robbins house in the village for the present.
 Miss Minnie Jeannette has been spending week in Providence.
 Miss Winifred Potter left on We'd nesday 10 enter upon her senior year at Mt. Holyoke.
 Mrs. Caleb Potter and son Arthur of Fall River have been in town for q few days.
 Miss Ethel Rawson of Providence was in town 10 attend the Fair.
 Herbert Potter, wife and daughter of Ware spent Monday and Tuesday with relatives here.
Putnam patriot., 1913-09-19
SpcIiiuQ Didn't Count.

A Southern negro p4t up sign on his place, For Sail" He was ridi- cu.ed, and changed it to sell" and fnSlly tried third time, his sign read ing "sall."
 It had not been up san hour when an old colored man came along and que ried; Does you mean dat dis place am fur Sally? What yer gwine to giv' de place to Sally fur"
 Am you findin' fault wid dat sign?" asked the other.
 Well. I doan' quite ocotch on to de tpellin."
 You doan, eh? Has you got seben hundred dollahs to pay cash down for dis place?"
 No, sah."
 Den you pass on, sn' shet up! May be doan' spell just she same as you do, but Ize prospecks of handlin seven hundred dollahs, while you got boaf knees out to de weddah. Co long, ole man; yo' too fly on jogerfy." The Argonaut.
Putnam patriot., 1913-09-19
Too Deep.

dition to the coloneI's hen roost one dark night. Nose had planted the lad der. climbing up to where the chick ems wena roosting, and was passing them dov n to Ephriam. who put them in a bag Suddenly Nose stopt.
 What's de mattah, Brudder Mose?" 5nquired Ephraim anKiously-
 "Ts just been thinkn. Brudder E2hraim how me and you is mem bahs ub oe church. an wesder it's right to take de cunnel's chitkings?'
 -8ruddar Nose" said Ephraim, "da5 an great moral question which you an me ain't fit ter wrastie wid. Pass down anudder chieking.'
Putnam patriot., 1913-09-19
Sons of Tiunder.

Those "Sons of Lehedee. p Beloved of God and men Were filled with love and charity Toward all, by voice and pen, Yet "Sons of Thunder they Were by our Master called; While in their hearts secret love held
 sway
 Justice was not enthralled. Hot thunder bolts from Heaven Through their true pens found vent To them Gods power was richly given To honor government. It is not wise to rouse The wrath of loving meni Chain lightning often falls on those Who scorn a truthful pen,
 THOMAS r. ARtGGS. Boston, Sept. 1913.
Putnam patriot., 1913-09-19
OUIN&g tuG

Mrs. Daniel Ballard is gaining rap idly, is able to walk a very little and tf she continues to imPEove will soon be able Gs be h0ale.l
 Leon Richardson and wife xre the guests of his motHer and brother for q few days taking in the Woodstock Fair.
 Leonaod Carpenter with his br0her and wife, Mrs. John Davis and Miss Marion Williams were the guests of Elias Bales and wife on Sunday.
 Charles Aidrich has so far improved in health that he has been able t0 make visit with his daughter, Mrs. Fred Dodge, in Oakland, k. l.
 Mrs. Charles fitts Is not as 9eIl as usual.
 Miss Mary Fitts has been visiting her cousin, Will Pray, in Hartford.
Putnam patriot., 1913-09-19
Riqht-Handed Plants.

That there are right-handed plants and left-handed plants has been re- ported to the Cambridge tEnglandl Philosophical society by R. h Comp ton In an Samination of eight va rieties of two-rowed barley the first leaf was found to twist to the left in 5S per cent of more than 12.000 seed lings. and an excess of left.handed growth was found also in millet and in oats. In corn there seemed to be no marked tendency either way No evi- dence of hereditary peculiarity ap- pears to have been obtained and no special significance of the results is pointed out
Putnam patriot., 1913-09-19
Worth More.

The miner dropped his pick and stared with bulging eye at the yellow mass which a stroke of his implement had just laid bare. For a minute he was struck speeches.. Then. like one gone mad, he gave forth mighty shout
 What is it?" he cried, breathlessly.
 "Gold," yelled the other. Pure gold. Tons of it."
 'Is that all?" exclaimed his partner iisgustedly. From all the hullabalgo ye are maxim one'd think ye' had : nto a frkin O butteri"
Putnam patriot., 1913-09-19
FOUND TORPEDO
 ON RAILROAD
Four Year Old Boy Pounded Ii
Now Lying ill Hospital Badly Burned

John Azard, Jr., the four year old son of Mir. and Mrs. John Azard of Mechanicsville, found railroad torpe- do on the track Of the New Haven road at Mechanicsviele Tuesday after noon. The boy did not know what it was and took it home with him. Ar ter playing with il for a while he de eided to see what il was made of and began pounding il with stone.
 Neighoors heard loud report and ran to the place and found the boy ly- ing on the ground yelling lustily with his lace badly burned. A doctor was summoned and he ordered the ad 's re- moval 10 the Day kimball hospital, The boys face is badly burned but he will not lose his eyesight.
Putnam patriot., 1913-09-19
ABINGTON

Wolf Den grange held its regular meeting Wednesday evening, Sept. 10 The subject of the Lecturers program WAS :" Education. Five original pnpers were read. One by the Worthy las. ter, on the a Value Of an Education. :. "' "Reminiscences of School Days by Mrs. Wilbur, High School Eduea- tion' by Miss Grosvenor, ~Changes in the Methods of Teaching" by Mrs. Brown, and an amusing account of a Grange picnic by Miss Wilbur. Read ings by other members and music by Mrs. Leonard Watson completed the program.
 The Whist club will meet in the hall on Friday evening.
Putnam patriot., 1913-09-19
DEATHS

sa Woodstock, Sept. l3, Mrs. Char- lel le Johnson, aged 12 years.
 fH Putnam, Sept 10, Mrs. Frank F.. dss ger, aged 66 years.
 an Soulhbridge, Sept. 9, F. x. let reauli, aged 69 years, formerly of Dan aelson.
 In East Killingly, Sept. 10, Nelson Munroe Reynolds, aged 80 years.
 In Plaintield, 0nesmus Yates, aged 37 years.
 In Providence, Sept. l6, Thomas Me- Guifk, aged = years. lnterment Fri. day in St. Mary's cemetery, Putnam. In DanielSon, Sept. l3, Daniel T. Larkin, aged 5S wears.
 In Woodstock, Sept l6, George Bernier of Mechanicsville, aged 13 wears.
Putnam patriot., 1913-09-19
wby i4e Is Fons of Friend Nephew.

My favorite nephew Oliver Tolli- yer is--well, he's my fayorite nephew, ," remarked the Old Codger. B 'euz. while he is pretty much always get ting into trouble or having things ga amiss with him, and so forth and so on. instead of blaming it onto some body else, or his luck, CT the party in power. or saying he cant imagine how in the world it came to happen. he just scratches his head grins wry grin and says: We'll dadbiame my fool picture: that's another time brought it right on myself by not having as much sense as a barrel of hairi'"
Putnam patriot., 1913-09-19
pomFaET CENTRE

Mrs. ElleFy Baker. who has been i'll at the Day kimbaii hospital, has re. turned home.
 Mir. Bentley has gone to the Gay lord Farms, Waliingford, hoping that the change will benefit his health.
 Mr PIitchard is enls rtSining his parents from Vermont.
 Woodstock Fair was largely attend ed by Pomfret people
 Mrs Mann, who has been ill for sev- eTal weeks, iS some what better.
 Miss Hannah Peterson of Boston visited her mother in PomfreI last week
Putnam patriot., 1913-09-19
BIRTHS

In North Grosvenordale, Sept. 2, daughter to MT. aud Mrs. Fred F. Foisey.
 In Putnam, Sept. l3, a daughter to MT. and Mrs Isadore Beaueegard.
 In Putnam, Sept. l5, son to Mir. and Mrs. A. w. Marcy.
 In Putnam, Sept. 13, q daughter to MT and Mrs. Herbert Johnson.
 in East Thompson, Sert. |, son to MT. and Mrs. Joseph N Nselock.
Putnam patriot., 1913-09-19
His "Maidenv Name.

It is said at certain seasons in Scotland. when the fishing is not very brisk, the fishermen act as caddies. and are easily r. cognized by their cos tune, a woolen jersey and trousers braced up to the armpits. One of these was asked his name by the gen tleman for whom he was carrying, and the reply was ~WeeI, sir. here aboufs tLey msisfly cgS,> me 'Breeks. but ma maiden nanegis Broon.'".
Putnam patriot., 1913-09-19

We have just received information that the First National Nurseries o1 Rochester, N Y want lady or gentle men representatives in this section 10 sell allskinds of Roses, shrubs, frees and Seeds. They inform Us that with ont previous experience il is possioie to make good wages every week. Any one out Of employment "rlte them TOT terms and enclose this notice. Adv.
Putnam patriot., 1913-09-19
Prolific.

"Where do you get the plots for your plays?" T have never used but one, P replied the noted dramatist. and I swiped that from Ingomar the Bar barian l have used thaf plot in a war play. two rural dramas. prob lem play. and nov I'm working it up into a musical comedy
Putnam patriot., 1913-09-19
VICINITY.
Statement of the Ownership, and Man
 agement of Putnam Patriot.

required by the Act of August 24, 1912, published weekly at Putnam, Conn, Edi or, A. w. acdonafd, Putnam Manag sng Editor, A. N. Macdonald, Putnam Business Manager, L. o. Williams, Putnam. Publishers, Macdonald x Williams, Putnam. Owners, \. W. Macdonald, L. c. Will Hams
 Bondholders, mortgages, or other security bondholders, none.
 l.. o. Williams. sworn to and subscribed before me this 18th day of September, 1915. A. S. acdonald, Justice of the Peace. (My term expires January 1, a9lo)
Putnam patriot., 1913-09-19
RIAGES

In Mansfield, Robert Garfield Sher- man of Westbrook aad Miss Ruby sherman Bigelow Of Mansfield Depot
 In Putnam, Sept l2, by Rev. C. D. Stanley, William F. Warren and Miss lheresa Taylor, both of Putnam.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1913-02-17

made il difficult to convict the class
Of men who live in this manner.
The particular point which has per
United many white slave cases to fail
Is that which required the state in its
prosecution 10 prove that the girl was
held in bondage against her will. II.
by any sort OF influence. she could be
induced To testify that she had willing
ly entered upon a vicious life the
prosecution failed mt the contempt
Bile cur who had profted by the
woman's shame. escaped punishment.
The Cooper bill strikes ont this
phase OF the Law and makes it an OF.
Tense to bring a woman into vicious
life eve If she has consented. This
simplihcS the matter of prosecution
IN white slave eases and We believe
will act as a serious checH upon his
utterly disreputable business.
II may be objected that the amend.
ment will open the way for vicious
women 20 %bilckmail vicious men. We
No1bt iui@. uul u IT suould l'dd 10 at
tempts that SAVIOR of blackmail. the
average man will have little sympathy
for the person who by his Infamous
means of earning a livelihood. puts
himself in a position where he Is in
danger Of suffering from that class or
vengeance.
Men who have become so destitute
of all sentimets oi manhood and 50
los, TO all moral sense as % live as
white slavcrS do. have barred them.
selves from all sympathy or considera-
tion. The Cooper bill. il enacted.
will undoubtedly result in sending
many more of them TO tho p~enitentiary
where they belong
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1913-02-17

troubles Of Mexico have been largely
due To the violent reaction which al
ways follows the removal from Office
of a strong and t%yranniCal ruler. The
forced abd.cation of piaz loft the
Nexicans without either a strong cen
tral authority or power of self govern
mcnt. There exists. mong the better
classes. a large party az able and
hiGh-minded mon. whose influence Will
ultimately control We may be called
upon 30 guide rhe course Of this
luton. but We should do nothing
more.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1913-02-17
Monday, February IL, 1913.
PEOPLE TO VOTE ON CHARTER.

The Wheeling commission form o,
charter bill has been passed by a
state legislature which knows nothing
OF the needs OF our city. through
courtesy TO the Ohio county delegates.
These delegates introduced and favor-
ed the hill as a matter OF honor. they
having made prediction promises to
the charter advocates before anyone
except those advocates knew any
thing about the nature OF the pro
posed change.
Ever if the proposed chance repre-.
sented public sentiment. such methods
would be anything but praiseWorthy.
Now. however. the people will have
an opportunity 10 vOte on the munich
pal cure-all mixed up by Drs. PAUL.
Wallace. Latham e. al. Incidentally.
the cost of election VIII h. about
three thousand dollars. but what do
the charter advocates care for "A little
trinc like that II comes out of Pa
Wheeling pocket and not theirs. so
let her rip.
Inc l~nte!liSencer does not presume
10 say what the judgment Of the peo-
pie will be. but believes IL lust that
they should know the provisions Of
inc proposed commission form pre-
ViouS To the election. In brief. the
nc" charter abolishes council and the
board or control. and places all power
In the hands OF hye men. a mayor and
-FOUR commissioners who constitute
the commission The mayor Is TO TO-
ceive a salary Of $4,000 a a and the
other four $500" each
Each oi the hve Is N be the head Of
a department. over which he will OK
erciSe supreme control. The five will
nave hiring and firing
power over all city employees and abso
lWH no""r 10 pass or reject all city
franchises r ordinances. The sole
protection "i th" people from the
monumental graz and injustice 10
"hlch tn'S power is 'h" open door. rs
tho chance ~ getting mon ~ the Very
highest type az integrity for an five
omceS al ~" tine
u Is tru" tnat There i- q recall
provision THIS provides thar when
we t""n'v per cent OF th" voters Of
me CRY snail SIGN a petition 'or The
remova! az q msmber ~ tho commls.
slon' coniainE a sworn statement o..
the ground on which tho ramryaf f-
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1913-02-17

- -. "N uiWh us Dohds foreclosure proceedings we're ordered
~ t ,e coGrts n a time set for bidding in me property. Conrad \.
'WuaH atFr"ard assistant treasurer Of the United States I'm barge of
the subtreasury at New York-was anxious t. buy in tn property for the
purpose q recognizing the company.
worth \ LAY or two before the sal va ordered a customer o mine a man
WoHh' ! presume. S9Oooooo came To M 70 and said that he had ten bonds of
This company. lie said. furthermire, that these bonds we're quoted at Sc
rents m inc dollar but that the accrued interest a SC great that unless
me were s%I at 40 here would be a heavy loss He thereupon asked me
10 take inc bonds. put them in my safe and 20 &c. the sale prepared TO offer
as much as 100000 in excess OF any bid for the property that might be
made He said tina in this way he vas sure that he could get 40 or his
bonds
Well. ! did what 10 asked raised the frt bid at a single tump by
sale - postponed for a week.
\ day or two before the week expired Mr. Jordan called upon m e
said THAT I ws either GOng TO sell so ne bonds that Possessed at 20 or I
a gong to ase every bid until got possession Of the property.
After a goo deal Of shudhnE and hesitation Mr. Jordan agreed 10 take
the bonds At 1io. turned them over to him and gt his corti6ed chez
hat enabled MIN 70 bid in Improperly or the parIes who were behind him
day or TWO later my customer called upon me and | passed Owe to
the check which recreserte the fun amount Of the sale Of the bonds
for 40
lie chuckld n said that il was a streak of pare luck. DO O know
said he, that had forgotten that owned those bonds? They were tucked
away in one Of tho drawers Of mydesk | found them by accident OF at
least my daughter did. n morning just before tho sale Of the property was
ordered told my daughter that although tho bonds were upoted AT 81 I
was going o fix It SO that mine would sell for lO and when got the money
I would keep the face value of the bonds and would make her a present
Of tho accrued interest. She deserved that much for finding the bonds which
I had forgotun"
Copyright. 1919. by E J Ewards. Al rights rserved)
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1913-02-17
BREAKS A COLD,
NEEDS No HELP
PAPE'S COLD COMPOUND CURES
COLDS AND GRIPPE IN
a FEW HOURS.

II Is a positive fact that a dose OF
Pape's Cold Compound. taken every
TWO hours u5tl three consecutive
doses are taken. will end the Grippe
n break up the most severe cold.
either in the head. chest. back. stom-
ach. limbs oil any part of the body.
IL promptly relieves the most mis-
cradle headache. dullness. head and
5 stuffed up. feverishness. sneez
lng, sore throat. running of the nose.
mucous catarrhal discharges. sore
ness. stiffness and rheumatic twinCes.
Take this wonderful Compound as
directed, with the knowledge that
there Is nothing else in the world.
which will cure your cold or end
Grippe misery as promptly and with
out any other assistance o r bad after
effects as "A 25-cent package OF Pape's
Cold Compound. which any druggist
can supply-accept no substitute
no quinine. Belongs in every
home. Tastes nice-acts gently.-Adv.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1913-02-17

Tn tate L. Is GaIsudet "a a sn of the great maj OF that name who
i perreoe q, 'e dei dumb alphabet and who al Identified with the
~ ea rln n OF speech nevertheless valuable members OF the community. p
- "alaude tnhke some OF hose who were g Of kin to him. could lot
only ak. but had fuenoy n speech n al acute ms of hearing He ws
ior many years on Of the leading brokers in the Wall street district of New
York.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1913-02-17

suneIhlhg IN The conVersation reminded him OF peculiari.
ties or eccentricities that were characteristic OF some of
the men of great wealth who were frequenters OF his
house.
Ono or the common failings OF men who amass
great fortunes and who are conspicuous for carefulness
and minute attention TO details is occasional foreetful-
ness SAID Mr. Gallaudet. Il mean by forgettulness COM
piete loss OF memory respecting sowe of the surities they
possess.
VIII give you an illustration OF this which came
nhder my own observations. One OF the ferry COMPANIES
operating between Manhattan and the Jersey side OF the
fluuson river some years ago got into bad shane 6nan-
clauy. The companv had defanlted for some Nnars In
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1913-02-17
NEW NEWS OF YESTERDAY

(By Z. ]. Edwards.)

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Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1913-04-15
FRIEDMAN HELD UP
Surgeon General Blue Demands
His Secret Before Granting
License.

Washington, April ii Surgeon
General Blue Of the public health
service yesterday tod DR. Friedman
that until the exact nature of his
tuberculosis vaccine and the method
of its preparation had been revealed
and the claims made for it substan-
tiated by official tests and investiga-
tons, license for its sale in inter
state commerce could not be issued
This was the surgeon-general's an.
swer when the Berlin scientist asked
what steps would be necessary for
him to take to obtain such a license.
Today DIR. friedman expects to
call at the White House to pay his
respects to President Wilson.