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The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1913-12-17
Hurry! Hurry! Hurry!
Don't Put Off Your Christmas
Shopping Another Day.
OUR QUESTION BOX

Can YOU give recipe for making
papier mache suitable for making into
ornaments
Fapier mache intended for ornamen-
tai purposes Is made by grinding up
cid paper into pulp in lime water
and adding little starch. or instead
# starch ordinary glue size. thinned
cut with hot water.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1913-12-17

Please give me remedy for wood
worms on weevil>. which destroy MY
furniture. | have tried several RENE
dies, but can not Kill them
Unless YOU have used it already try
putting earholic acid or corrosive sub
Innate into the holes made by the bugs
and then putty up the holes securely.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1913-12-17

/. Why was Twelfth Night 50
named? ,. What i the meaning II
every dog viii have his day.
I. The name VAS probably su2-
sested by the time OF It's first eeleara-
tion, or hy its embodiment Of the
spirit OF twelfth night tthe twelfth
after Christmas) sports and revcls.
>. BY the eat viii new and dog
win have his day. Shakespeare
meant that things have their appoint
ed course, and that We have not the
over to change them.
Putnam patriot., 1913-08-15
Business Mems Outing

All roads in Eastern Connecticut led to Wildwood Park, Alexander's Lake, this Thursday where gathered about 400 representative business men from New London, Norwich, Danielson, Willimentic and Putnam. Norwich and New London came on two special troleys, the Norwich delegation bring ing Tubbs military iband which fur nished music during the day. Until dinner time the morning was spent in social intercourse and discussion. The slogan of the day, "Boom Eastern Connecticut A fine Rhode Island clam bake was served at 1 o'clock. After ,cigars were lighted there were several addresses of an informal nature all touching on the business interests of this section of Connecticut. There was 8 special performance at the open air theatre and a vaudeville act that worked in many local hits and alluded to the characteristics of some iof the prominent men present. Athletic sports filled out very pleasant and profitable day.
Putnam patriot., 1913-08-15
Methodist Church Notes

All the services will be held in this church AS usual Sunday.
 The Epworth League Institue will be held at Wilimantic camp ground Aug. l1-l5 and the camp meeting ser vices Aug. 1925. The w. c. T. U. held their annual meeting Wednesday afternoon, Aug. IS; Sunday, Aug. r, is Home and Foreign Missionary Day; and Monday, Aug. IS, the Windham County Sunday School Association will hold session. each with special speakers. The program for the Camp meeting is very attractive. The new district superintendent, Rev, c. C. Scrivener, will preside for the first time and the evangelist this year Is Rev. If. E. Dunnack, D. D., Of Auku ta, Me-, who breaches every evening. Among other excellent speakers each day are Bishop J. W. Hamilton, who breaches Thursday afternoon, Aug. 2; and Dr. John krantz .of New York. the speaker for Sunday afternoon, Aug. 24
Putnam patriot., 1913-08-15
How a Putnam Farm Was Sold

People often wonder when they hear that farm hereabouts has been sold to some person in the south, west or north how in the world the purchaser ever heafd of this section and its excel- lent location for farming.
 John Rice of Delagua, Colorado, who bought the Alblgence CoveIl place on the River road, was in the city last week and called at the PATRIOT office. He was asked how he ever heard of us up here in the corner of Connecticut. He said that he was working in the coal mines as boss of gang and had grown tired of the work and decided he wanted to go to farming. He had about decided to buy farm in the Catskills but he moved into house vacated by man who had bought a farm in Missouri and in the house he found catalogue of farm agency. He sent this to his wife, who was not there at the time, and she immediately became enthusiastic for a farm. He wrote the agency telling about his probable selection of farm in New York state and asking advice. The advice which he received was to buy farm up in the northeastern corner of Connecticut near a place called Put nam. He got in touch with the agent here, MT. Spencer, and the purchase followed.
 MT. Rice is much pleased with his purchase and when he comes here per manently he will devote his farm to fruit and chickens. He is enthusiastic over farm life and is pleased with this section of the country and the people, whom he has Hound very hospitable. He has q wife and several children but he does not expect to remove here before next spring and possibly later.
 MT. Rice Is of Scotch descent and called upon all of his clansmen whom he could find while here, including Mayor Macdonald.
Putnam patriot., 1913-08-15
Sunday ScoooI Convention

The summer convention of the Windham County Sunday School As- sociation will be held on the Willi- mantle camp ground Monday, August IS, at 10.80 a. m. and 2 D. m.
 The program IS as follows:
 l0.30 a. m. Devotional exercises. Led by Rev. ,. w. Nuzem of Willi- mantle.
 l0.45 a. m. Address, Mothers Meet ing, Miss WiIhelmina Stooker of Hart ford.
 ll.00a m. Paper on Elementary Grades, Miss Edith Foster of Putnam.
 Ills n. m. Address, The World Parish, State Secretary Woodin of Hartford.
 200 D. m. Devotional exercises led by Rev. Frank Chamberlain of East ford.
 2.lb D. m. Our Obligation to Coun- ty and State Work, Chester K. Child of Putnam.
 2.30 D. m. The Sunday School and Missions, Dr. Elmer A. Dent, New Haven.
 Those attending should ask for Will limantic Camp Meeting tickets. Dim ner can be had on the grounds.
Putnam patriot., 1913-08-15
City Court...FuIler Judge

John c. Murray of Dayville was be- fore the court last lFriday and plead guilty ito drunkenness. He came up from Dsyyille and attempted to board the train for Providence but on &C., count of his condition he was not al- lowed to get aboard. A fine of s2 was imposed which he paid.
 Monday morning George Hayden, a wandering weaver, was sentenced to six months in jail with costs taxed at s9 .O9 after he plead guilty to exposure of the person. He was picked up on Front street by Captain Murray who saw him commit the nuisance.
 Benjamin Miller was before the court this Thursday morning charged with breach of the peace and assault on Geo. Vaughn. The affair occurred June 4th but Miller left town and only recently returned. He was arrested al his home on Mill street by Captain Murray, who found him hiding in bed He was found guilty on both counts and sentenced to pay fine and cost amounting to $i9.20 and to thirty day in jail. The jail sentence was sus pended three months and If he cause no further trouble 1t will be remitted.
Putnam patriot., 1913-08-15
Elm Street Improvement

Work has at last started on the i'm. provement of Elm street. The work has been anticipated for year or two and is now about 10 become a reality. A gang of some forty men in the em ploy of the Shore Line Electric Com pany rare engaged laying new rails. As soon as this work is completed the state will step in and begin the road building.
 1t is now stated that inetead of paw ing the street, the material to be used is patent road material known as Emmasite. This is prepared com position that is moistened, put on and rolled down hard making something in the nature of an asphalt roadway.
 The work will begin at May street and be continued to Bugbee's Corner. The work of macadamizing from Wheaton's shop to the bridge on Pom- fret street, which will complete this piece of trunk line road, will also be finished before the state highway com- mission men leave the city. This will be a long step towards perfecting the city's streets but there Is considerable more to be done to conform to the mayors recommendations set forth in his last message to the council,
Putnam patriot., 1913-08-15

Miss Louise Weatherhesd is visit ing her sister in Detroit.
 Miss Helen Bradley has returned from two weeks stay at Mantle.
 Miss Elsy Rawson of whitins- vile was visitor in Putnam Friday.
 Miss Harlie Corbin of Winsted has been calling on friends in Ithe city.
 Mrs. NJ. c. Leonard has returned from visit with Providence relatives.
 Miss Enyard of South Main street is spending this week at Province town.
 Carl Kent of Boston is the guest of his parents, MT. and Mrs. K. B. Kent, of Grove street.
 Mrs. Bullard of South Main street has returned from stay at the Ni- antic camp grounds.
 MT. and Mrs. A. D. Mcintyre and children are spending this month at the Mantle camp grounds.
 Miss N. NJ. Egan has returned from trip to Johnstown, N. Y., and an automobile trip through the Berk- shires.
 A miniature Brooklyn bridge made from articles of hardware is attracting attention to Ballard X Clark's show windows.
 More of the elm trees on Elm street are dying of. A large one in front of the Clarke residence was cut down this week.
 --Rev. 0. w. Foye of Somerville, formerly pastor of the Thompson Bap. tist church, is to occupy the pulpit of the Baptist church Sunday.
 The sewer committee have been holding meetings to devise plans for sewer assessment. Several different methods are being discussed.
 George E. Dresser left this Thurs day morning to join his wife at their summer home in East Berlin, Vt. He will be gone two weeks.
 Mrs. Frank w. Carpenter and daughter, Nada, and Miss Ada Buck ley have returned from two weeks spent at New York city and other points.
 -The Putnam Social club, made up of colored people, will give lawn party Saturday evening at the home of MT. and Mrs. Edward A. Williams on Woodstock avenue.
 Mrs. Ernshaw and daughter, Miss Marion, and Dr. MeDougal Of New Yord city are at the White mountains, N. H., after visiting Mrs. NJ. G. Leon- ard of South Main street the past month.
 -Thamas Nolan and Thomas Harg- den of Yonkers, N. Y, were in the city Thursday. They were on their way home from the Knights of Colum- bus convention at Boston and stopped here to see MT. and Mrs. Richard Cor man.
 pr. and Mrs. John Evans Shep- pard gave tea at Bonnie Doone, South Woodstock, Monday afternoon. A number of Putnam people were among those present. Frank Chester Perry, an artist of New York and Paris, exhibited group of Woodstock landscapes, John Edmund Casey, a baritone, sang.
Putnam patriot., 1913-08-15
Boy Scouts Camp

Rev. NIT. Hartman, rector ot St. Philips church and scout master of the local scout organization. together with Messrs. Charles Richardson and Ernest Morse, assisted by others inter eSted in the Scout movement, prepsr- ed Saturday the Putnam camp at Old kilIingly pond for members of the Boy Scouts of America, organized in this city. The camp includes five tents, with floors of wood. The two large tents will be used, one as a mess hall and the other for the youths to sleep in. The remaining tents will be one for the cook, one for the clerk of camp, John Wright, who is to have charge of the finances. The other tent is for the men In charge. Eugene Ma lony, who served as cook for Company c in the spanish. war and who has had wide experience in pre- pairing clambakes, is to be cook at the camp, insuring good and appetzing meals at regular hours. About fifteen boys are to be in camp during the two weeks, the time being divided so that all may have the opportunity of a good time, as we'll AS being beneficial to health and mind.
 While the regular routine of each day has not been decided upon, 1t will include a swim and exercises before breakfast, boating, hikes, signalling, first aid to the injured, especially aid to drowning man as well as the yari- ous lines of Scout movements so help ful to the youths. No smoking will be allowed at camp nor will boys be al- lowed to go in swimming without per mission of the man in charge of the day. A jolly good time is sure to be given these boys with such enthusiastic and broad-minded men as leaders.
 Part of the camping party entered upon their week Monday, leaving Put nam on an early trolley car. Rev. MT. Hartman is to be at the head of the camp the full two weeks and will be ably assisted by Messrs. Richardson and Morse. MT. Hartman, however, will be at home to attend to his church duties on Sunday.
Putnam patriot., 1913-08-15
NO 8
l2s Charter Members

After a spirited campaign for candf- dates during which District Directors. F. ]. Fitzgerald and Fred A. Herbert left nothing undone to explain clear ly the aims and purposes of the organ ization. the final chapter in the en- deayor to promote the formation of a Lodge of Moose in this vicinity was brought to a successful close last Sunday evening at Union hall, waen Putnam Lodge No. 1888. was duly tn- stituted by the Hon. John s. Nichols. of Albany. N. Y. National Director for the state of New York, New ter sey and Connecticut.
 The ceremonies were conducted in the presence of l25 charter members and there were also in attendance prominent members of Boston, Proyt- denee. Worcester, Pawtueket and Webster lodges.
 The following officers were in- stalled into office.
 Dictator, John ]. MeGarry.
 Past Dictator, Michael NJ. Dwyer.
 Vice Dictator, EugenS Berthiaume
 prelate, Addis II. Weloh.
 Secretary, Thomas r. Ryan.
 Treasurer, John A. Hart.
 Inner Guard. Howard James.
 Outer Guard. Glen ]. Dow.
 Trustees, Charles Miron. Frank c. Cotton, Charles NJ. Nichols. Sergeant at Arms, Frederick Wells.
 An address was delivered by Ma tional Director, N. W. Kennedy of this city. who spoke at length on Moose heart and the plans devised for the development of the l.200 acres of land. which bears the above name and on which are located the national homes of the Order
 District Directors. Fitzgerald and Herbert thanked the new members for their earnest cooperation and as- sistance and predicted that the baby Moose Lodge would soon be the larg- est in the city.
 The newly elected Dictator, former Mayor, John ]. McGarry, was given an ovation when called upon to speak and at the conclusion of his remarks was given three rousing "Howdy Paps."
 Speeches were made by all of the of fioers of Putnam Lodge and a num- Der of visiting brothers and all were greeted with much enthusiasm.
 National Director, John s. Nichols, then stated the desirability of Putnam Lodge having a home or clubhouse for it's members and suggested the plans for procuring one.
 The Moose have made an auspic- ious start in this city and the pros poets of strong lodge here are ex- ceedingly bright. The interest shown in such n short time Is remarkable and the number already initiated Is evi- dence of the earnest spirit in which the candidates regard the Order.
 Many additional members are ex- pected at the next meeting which will be held Thursday evening, Au- gust IA.
Putnam patriot., 1913-08-15
Married In Hartford

William Newton Pray, formerly of this city. son of the late G .orge Pray, and Miss Phoebe Ward Randall, of Hartford, who has spent past sum mers in Woodstock where she is well known, were married at the home of the brides mother in Hartford Mon- day noon. The ceremony was per formed by Rev. Francis r. Bachelder of Talcotvile. They left on an after noon train for Woodstock.
 MT. Pray attended the schools of Putnam and worked for a time in the First National Bank. He has for a number of years been in the home of- flee of the Phoenix Mutual Life Insur- ance Company in Hartford.
Putnam patriot., 1913-08-15
Dispute Ends With Pistol Shot

Shortly after six o'clock Sunday ev- ening a pistol shot rang out on Cen tennial street and man was seen by residents of Grand View running to- wards the woods. The man shot al was B. Miglicccio. The name Of the man who shot at him is unknown to the police. The bullet went wide of the mark and no one was injured. The man who did the shooting escaped.
 As is usual in the case of quarreis among Italians there was little in the way of information vouehsafed by those who saw the affair. Two diff ferent stories are told. one Co the ef- feet that the shooting was the out come of quarrel in a saloon the night before the other that a discus sion over baseball brought about the trouble
 Postmaster Letters and his broth. CT heard the shot and when they saw the man running they gave chase. La. ter they returned for their automo- bile and with an Italian, Captain Mur- ray and officer Gordier they made tour over Putnam Heights. On their return at the lower end of Grove street the Italian suddenly exclaimed. There he is.' The machine was go. ing along smartly and before it conld be brought to a stop the man had run down Center street and disappeared in the growing darkness. No further trace of him was seen but the next morning 1t was learned that man had been seen in a cornfield nearby. Thinking he might return to his boarding place Seargent Hayes went there at three o'clock in the morning but the man had not returned It is thought he is the same man who was arrested with two others some years ago for a cutting affair that occurred in the alley in the rear of Mullans store
Putnam patriot., 1913-08-15
The Connecticut AgricuItura! Experiment
 Station

Invites all who are interested, to an outdoor meeting at its Mount Carmel Field on Friday, August 18th, or should the day be stormy, on Satur- day, the 18th.
 This field of twenty acres is used for experiments with fertilizers and spray mixtures, for breeding work with corn and tobacco, for the study of cover crops and green manures, and the na- ture of certain fungous diseases. A considerable variety of crops are there growing in small plots.
 The work will be explained by the Station Staff and after lunch there will be short talks on timely topics. Lunch on the basket plan at 230 D. m. Bring your lunch with you. The Station will furnish tables, dishes, coffee, etc.
Putnam patriot., 1913-08-15
Lost Ana Found His Roll

Shortly after mailing some letters Saturday morning, James Il. Rafrerty missed his roll" He carried It Tn his trousers pocket and 1t was quite pfe- tentious sized one, far too big to lose. After quickly retracing his steps to all places that he had visited that morn ing. without results, Mir. Rafferty had given up hope of seeing 1t again But at noon the money was returned to him intact by Arthur keefe. who had found it in the posicsice lobby.
Putnam patriot., 1913-08-15

The shower last Thursday after noon by no means put a dampener on the outing of the local lodge Of Odd Fellows and members of the Webster lodge at Alexander's lake. The bake was excellent and over 150 partook of it. The Owls bake at the same place last Sunday was also decided sue cess. Both were prepared by Charles Kernedy.
Putnam patriot., 1913-08-15
SIashed Skirt Is Here

Putnam had it's first view of the slashed skirt Monday evening when a trimly dressed young lady walked down Elm street, displaying through . divided skirt bow of red ribbon tied just above the knee. She was a yis- itor in the city and left town that same evening, but between the timo that she appeared on the street an4 the time her train left she was tnQ exposure of all eyes.
Putnam patriot., 1913-08-15
Adyeut Christine Church Notes.

Sunday seryices--morning service at i0.30, Sunday school at noon, evening service at ' o'clock.
 Prayer meeting Thursday evening at 7.30.
 Pastor Stones Sunday morning sub ject will be "The foundation of the Christian hope.n In the evening his subject will be "The compassionate friend"
Putnam patriot., 1913-08-15
Interesting Locals
ADVERTISEMENT

Good Baby Carriage for sale cheap. IS Fremont street.
 The best Iron and Brass beds can be obtained in all colors and finish, in plain and fancy, in a large variety Of qualities at A. d J. Blanchette's, 96 l-2 Elm street.
 A.. .&J. Blanchette are now showing their enlarged line of exclusive designs and latest coIorings in Linoleums, Art Squares and Rugs for the fall of 1915
Putnam patriot., 1913-08-15
W. \. (. Picnic

4. c. Warner. w. R. c. No ss. will hold an all day picnic at the home of Mrs. Hiram l.. Barrett on Grand View September 4th. All members are cordially invited to be present and bring friends. Should 1t be stormy < will be the next day.
Putnam patriot., 1913-08-15
Communication
Pomfret, Conn.,, Aug. s, 19l

Pomfret, Conn.,, Aug. s, 1913. To the Editor, Putnam Patriot,
 Dear Sir: Possibly some of your readers may be interested in the fact that prior to September first the Super intendent of Fisheries and Game has to appoint a Warden and at least ten Special Game Protectors for each coun- ty. While the requirements, salaries and conditions are not yet fixed, 1t is safe 10 say that applications will be considered from men between 25 and 40 years of age, sober, honest, alert, jealous and physically sound. Men who seek to enter the States Warden Service for the love of the work and not merely for the wages are, natural ly, preferable.
 Yours Truly
Putnam patriot., 1913-08-15
Yours Truly,

Q. K. UoodfIeh, Rear Admiral U. $. Navy and Commissioner of Fisheries and Game.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1913-03-14
MR.. SAVERS RAILROAD

asking this city
reported
the Insignificant OF
gulf coast town with tenoot pole
Hattiesburg for consolation! We too
have been must suffer the
tenfoot pole were seven times Its length
II would his HUI of Mississippi
the comforting thought that at any
time we NAV $4,000 issues Of bonds to
posed search the dark find some accom-
promoter with
unto the end
Another Mr. Seaves good
d1sposng OF ou
public highways improved educational
agricultural demonstration agents to teach
abundance around
only joking and when he gets the con
and the vast freight tonnage
which by
allow the enjoy
eut of trains of freight pass through
our
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1913-03-14
CUSTODIAN GONE
With ALL funds
CHIEF CLERK OF ALABAMA CON-
VIcT DEPARTMENT SHORT IN
ACCOUNTS OVER 100000.

Montgomery, Ala, March 14.-Theo-
dore Lacy, chief clerk of the state con-
Wet department and custodian of all
its funds has disappeared with his
accounts about $150,O00 out of balance
and with moneys estimated at from
$4,000 to $4,000 in his possession.
Discrepancies in account date back to
June, 1911, and cash carried with him
was obtained from local banks on
checks signed by James 9. Oakley,
president of the department.
A warrant for Lacy's arrest has been
issued and a reward of $1,000 offered
by Gvernor O'Neal. The defaulting
official was last seen in Montgomery
about / O'Clock Wednesday afternoon
soon after he turned over two checks
alleged to be worthless and amounting
to S117. 900 to Dan G. Trawick, first as
sistant clerk to the convict depart
ment. Sufficient proof OF the shortage
was obtained Thursday morning by
State Examiner Brooke when deposit
books were taken from Lacy's desk
First direct evidence Of discrepancies
were found Wednesday when the rec
ords Of the chief clerk failed to shov
duplicates of cotton bills amounting
to more than $4,000.
with his records falling to tally witt
those Of the states cotton mill a
speigner the examiner requested Lac
to produce his deposit books. Thi
was not done and the examiner report
ed them to the governor. The govel
nor was informed Of the shortag
shortly after its discovery and wal
rants were Immediately issued. Lac
was not under bond.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1913-03-14
DECLINES Offer
AMBASSADORSHIP
CHAIRMAN MccoMB PREFERS PRl
VATE LIFE-WILsoN REQUESTS
HIM TO RECONSIDER.

Washington, March 14.-Chairman
William F. McCombs Of the Demo
cratic national committee told Presi-
dent Wilson Thursday during an early
conference at the White House that
he preferred not to accept the post of
ambassador to France, that he might
remain in private life and probably
retain the Craftsmanship of the ma
tional committee. President Wilson
urged Chairman McCombs not to def
nitely decline the offer until he had
considered it further, and Mr.. Nc
Combs agreed to do so.
Mr.. McCombs told the President his
preference had been from the start
not to accept public office. The Presi-
dent, however, had told him that he
was earnestly DESTROYS Of having him
accept a foreign post, inasmuch as he