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Putnam patriot., 1913-10-17
Byron D. Bugbee

crowd of workmen, eyes sought the floor. Here and h re peaceful look stole over toil-grimed face, hardened brims.
 The hymn moved on to it's close:
 Rock of Ages, cleft for me,
 Let me hide myself in thee
 The Inst note died away MT. Rock efeller was smiling, but his eyes glis. tened. Here and there among the a- borers hand was raised to brush away a tear. Italians who did not even understand the words knew that the tune was sweet and it's spirit reve- rent.
 Heads were hardly lifted before the quartet began "Nearer, My God 10 Thee.p other hymns were sung.
 Before the end, there were several popular melodies that caused quick smiles and n tapping of feet. But most of the songs were hymns.
 They were beautifully sung, and MT. Rockefeller beamed his appreciation. At the conclusion of the concert, at tended by what was perhaps one of the most remark able group of listeners ever assembled, the workmen thanked the master of the estate, filed out of the room and returned to their tasks.
 MT Rockefeller turned to Rev. Dr. Bustard and the members of the Lotus quartet.
 "That was the finest thing ever heard in my life, ' he said simply.
Putnam patriot., 1913-10-17
The Lotus Quartet Sing al the Home of
 John l. Rockefeller

Those who have bought and those who are about to buy tickets for the Choir Entertainment Course will be interested in the following clipping from the Cleveland Leader of Oct. ?:
 In silent group, lingering the hats they held in their hands, lahorers on John D. Rockefeler'S Forest Hill es tate just after noon yesterday stood in the drawing room of the Rockefeller home.
 They were there in response 10 a per sonal invitation from MT, Rockefeller, who, through his uperintendeut, had summoned them from the iields,and servants quarters of the estate to hear the Lotus male quartet of Boston sing.
 Seventy or more locked about at the rich tapestries of the apartment in which they were gathered. Italian laborers who had left picks tand Shov- els in the fields rubbed elbows with American wofkmen in blue shirts and oVeralls, or stood beside men and maid servants of the house,
 Boots to which elung fresh soil from the fields moved restlesSly on the ear pet.
 Opposite the group of workmen and servants stood the man called the rich est in the world, the host at the unu- sual parlor musicale. Near him were Rev. Dr. W. N. bustard, pastor Of the Euclid Avenue Baptist iehurch, and other intimate friends of Mr Rocke- feller.
 Mir. Rockefeller, his friends and the members of the quartet had been play, ing golf most of the morning on the Forest Hill links. The quartet had come to Cleveland Tuesday evening
 The singefs were the guests of MT. Rockefeller yesterday morning, and tonight will give concert in the Eu- clid Avenue Baptist church.
 'I have asked you here that you might listen 10 these gentlemen sing, MT. Rockefeller said quietly 10 the men and women gazing at him.
 The mem oers of the quartet stepped a little forward, and began the old hymn, "Roek Of Ages
 The harmony sounded softly through the room. Heads were bent in the
Putnam patriot., 1913-10-17
State Telephone Service

An idea of what 1t means to furnish telephone service for the state of Con- neelicut may be gained from the fol lowing official information supplied by the local office of the Southern New England Telephone company. It gives certain facts concerning the growth of the Company's system dur ing the first nine months of the pre- sent year that indicate the size to which this industry has grown.
 On January 1, 1913, the Telephone Company had 102, ,659 telephones in actual service in Connecticut. On the first day of October, this total had in. creased to l0S, ,7sS telephones, an in. crease of 6t49 telephones, practically one new instrument installed for each hour during the nine months.
 On the first day of the year, the average number of local calls passed each day over the telephones then in service was 540, ,000. To day, an average days business ,has jumped to 5SO, 900 local calls, an increase of 10 900 calls per day, or an average increase of $ calls for every minute in the day over the traffic on the first of the year.
 In order to properly care for all sides of the business all over the state the Company has on it's payroll a force of Of 267S employees. of this number, l272, or nearly half, are en- gagged on the ,,ratiic or ,operating side exclusively. or th SC Hos are girls actually working at the switchooaTds in the various offices.
 At the present time the Company maintains 6s central offices which are located in t66 exchanges, leach one, of these offices shaving its own switch board and central office equipment.
 The outside plant at the present date includes among it's various items 262,- 252. 76 miles of wire, an increase oi 7,s7s. < since the first Of the year. Of these, 6s, ,266.04 miles are in aerial cables of various sizes, an increase of ,, ,2S7 .Os miles since January lst; l27 V 7n5.l II miles in underground, an addi- ton of 4S2799 miles since the year began: S5, a26. 74 miles in open wire Of which i257 54 miles have been added since the first of the year; and a54 s7 miles in submarine. There are 57u4 K miles of poles 10 be kept in shape, an increast. of ll2 54 miles in nine months. It will be ofinterest Co know that the toll line plant, which k in ctuded in the tirst figure given, alone contains 70. 4s2. 6 miles ot wire.
Putnam patriot., 1913-10-17
St. Philips Church

There will be no regular meeting of the Ladies Guild on account of the supper and sale on Thursday.
 Evening Prayer will be said as ususl on Friday at 7.30, followed by a rehear. sal of the choir.
 Saturday, the 18th, being St. Luke's day, the Holy Communion will be eel eorated at 9 o'clock.
 Services on Sunday will be as usual: Holy Communion at s, Morning Prayer at l0.30, Sunday School at noon, and Evening Prayer at p. m.
 At meeting ofthe Lay Committee held in the Guild Room Monday evening, reports were read showing all bills paid and small balance on hand. Plans were made for the coming win ter. Resolutions passed included votes of thanks to Clement Gison, the re- tiring choirmaster; to Ralph F.. Thurs ton, who has kept the record of the Duplex envelope system; and of condo lenee to the family of Mrs. Thomas Richmond, lately deceased.
Putnam patriot., 1913-10-17
New Time Table Changes
Effect Putnam But Not Materially

As a result of the changes made on the Midland division in the running time of trains under the winter sched- ule that went into effect Sunday there are numerous changes affecting Put nam. On the main line, Boston to Hartford, the New York express that has been leaving here at 2S a. m. k now leaving at 9,3l a. m. The after noon express for NeV York is now running five minutes later than under the old schedule, at 5.33 D. m. instead of 3.2S The S.5S p. m. train for Wilii- mantle has been changed to leave Put nam at 9.03 ?. m, five minutes later thar formerly.
 Going east, the train that has been leaving here for Boston at l0.37 6. m. is now scheduled to leave at l04l a. m., the noon express for the same city that has been leaving Putnam at l2.53 D. m. is now scheduled to leave here at l2.26 P ms and the night express for Boston is leaving now at 6.5S instead Of 6 53 p, m.
 There are only two changes on the Norwich branch The northbound train for Worcester that has been leav- ing here at l0.35 is now changed to leave nt 10 42 a. m, and the New Lon don boat train that has been leaving here at S.57 D. m. is now leaving at 9.05 ?. m,
 There k no change in the running time of Sunday trains through this city.
Putnam patriot., 1913-10-17
Advent Christian Church

Sunday services-morning service at 10 30, Sunday school at noon, evening service at o'clock.
 Prayer meeting Friday evening at 7.30 instead of Thursday evening.
 Rev. MT. Stones subject for Sunday morning will be Gods great gift to men.r
 "Light given' will be the subject Sunday evening.
 The pastor is in Boston this week at tending the annual meetings of the A. A. Mission Society, the A. C. PubIica ton Society and the A. C. Association and General Conference of America.
Putnam patriot., 1913-10-17
Paint or Not

Is horse worth more or less after feeds
 Hay and oats are high today; shall 1 wait today and feed him tomorrow That's how men do about painting their houses and barns and fences. Paint has been high for several years; and so they have walled. Paint Is high yet; they are still waiting; thousands of 'em are waiting for paint 10 fall. Their property drops triie n year and the next job of paint creeps-up ereepsup ereeps ap; it'll take more paint by gallon q year; they don | save a cent, and the property goes-on suffering.
 DEN0E
 H. l.. Burt sells it.
Putnam patriot., 1913-10-17
Watch Our Show Windows

man, who heads the Connecticut dele gation. Other prominent Connecticut men include Burton Mansfield, who is treasurer of the corporation which holds the local property in trust for the church; Judge Gardiner Greene of Norwich, the Rev. Dr. Samuel Hart secretary of the House of Bishops, and William w. skiddy, treasurer of tie convention.
Putnam patriot., 1913-10-17
Sold Manufactured aMummx.r ?

An imitation mummy. constructed mainly from the bones of a calf, was recently sold in Cairo to a tourist from the United States as the remains of palace dignitary of the third Egyptian dynas-y. The fraud was however detected and tt native who made the sale was placed under ar rest
Putnam patriot., 1913-10-17
4. M. E. Zion Church

Mission Hall, Tatem Block, Front street. Christian Endeavor at 6:30. Sunday evening sermon 7.30.
 Services as usual.
 Sunday School at p. m.
Putnam patriot., 1913-10-17

We have just received information that the First National Nurseries of Rochester, N. ! 2, want lady or gentle men representatives in this section 10 sell all kinds of Roses, shrubs, Trees and Seeds. They inform Us that with. ont previous experience it Is possible to make good wages every week. Any one out of employment write them for terms and enclose this notice. Adv.
Putnam patriot., 1913-10-17

Feel languid, weak, run down Headaehe2 Stomach "ofi'i? A good remedy k Burdock Blood BitteFs. Ask your druggist Price sl. adv
Putnam patriot., 1913-10-17

For any itchiness of the skin, fo skin ras6es. chap, pimples, ete., try Deans Ointment. 50c at all drug Ssore. adv
Putnam patriot., 1913-10-17
Mems Shirts

We are showing a large line of new Fall and Winter Patterns in Mems Negiigee Shirts, made from an extra fine Percale, in all sizes. Special Value. Each 59c
Putnam patriot., 1913-10-17

One of the many comforts of Forest Mills Under wear is that you can always duplicate any garment in the exact style and fabric that yOn like, and in the exact size that ifs your figure to perfection simply by giving the number, which is kept permanent year after year.
Putnam patriot., 1913-10-17

Ladies Forest Mills Union Suits. heavy weight wool and cotton. Gar ment, $1. 50 to $2.OO| Ladies Forest Mills, Union Suits in heavy weight all wool. 4 Suit
 $2.OO to $2.25 Misses Forest Mills HeayyI weight feeced lined.vests and pants Per Garment 25c to 35c| Misses Forest Mills part wool and part cotton Jersey Ribbed Vests and Pants. Per Garment. soc to 62 1 Pc Misses Forest Mills all wool vests land pants Per Garment
 55c to soc Misses Forest Mills Floeced |Lined Union Suits A Suit soc to 62 i Pc Misses Forest Mills, all wool union suits. \ Suit,
 .OO to Sf. .25
Putnam patriot., 1913-10-17

Is made in light, medinm and and heavy weight of cotton lisle, silk, wool and silk and wool, and we carry complete line of all weighs and styles for Men, Women and Children
Putnam patriot., 1913-10-17
COMMON COUNCIL

The following were among the bills
Putnam patriot., 1913-10-17

Miss Jean Annette, Nl'o ously injured in the fatal WreeA - the New Haven road at North fia,e- on September 2d. was taken to home in Bayonne, N. J. She hAu broken back. and physicians sas cannot recover. Her sister Il---l who was also badly hurt in the sias. ss is slowly recovering at Ne" iir, .s hospital. A third victim, Mrs ss ss Zimmerman, for whom hope hap 8ss ss, abandoned, has a chance to reco' say physicians.
Putnam patriot., 1913-11-14

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Putnam patriot., 1913-11-14
Arson Case Testimony
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 rated Mrs. Bennett's testimony in which she quoted Howartb as telling how to set fire by the candle method, and calling it the best possibletway to do the job for 'it never leaves trace. y"
 The state policeman said be heard Howarth say he could burn Mrs. Ben netts house if she had 5000 or sle,- O00 insurance on it.
 "I would guarantee 10 burn The Put nam foundry as it is in good loca. tion, but I would not guarantee to burn the Putnam Inn,p he quoted Howarth as saying. This statement was made in explanation of his point that on the location of the shafthouse would depend his ability to burn It."
 "You know the state police caused all that trouble with George Grow. My faults began when boy ] used to set wood fires and grass fires then, the officer said Howarth told Mrs. Bennett, promising to do what she wanted him to, He declared he would not violate her confidence and that he wouldn't want people to know he was mixed up in a matter of that kind.
Putnam patriot., 1913-11-14
EAST WOODSTOCK

Mrs. D. NJ. Banmister is confined to the L ,use with neuritis, her sister Miss Julie Coburn of Worcester is with her.
 Miss Marion Sevrons spent the week end at her home in West Medway.
 k. l.. Upham and family have re- turned to. West Newton, Mass, when they recently purchased home.
 A daughter was born, Nov. 6, to Dr. k. R. Pike and wife.
 Mrs. J. NJ. Paine entertained on Tuesday, Ii. J. Potter, Mrs. Agnes Wood and Miss Nellie Chandler, who leave soon to spend the winter in Hart ford.
 Marvin Bates died last Thursday morning after an illness of few hours attributed to gall stones. MT. Bates was v wears of of age and was in com- fortable health. but of late had com- plained of pain his side, he was a veteran of the Civil War, was of a genial disposition and highly esteem ed. He formerly resided in Thompson, coming to Woodstock to be warden at the Town farm which position he held for many years, About years ago he and wife removed to this village where they have lived a quiet lite. MT. Bates was a member of the Baptist church, Brandy Hill, Thompson and during his residence here, many cottage prayer meetings have been held at his home. He is survived by his widow, a brother. Rev. Welcome Bates Mystic, son Byron Bates of West Woodstock, a daughter Mrs. Edwin Perrin of Putnam, three grand child ren, Bernice and Ruth Bates and Earl Perrin. The funeral was held Monday at II 80 in the Congregational lchurch chapel. Services conducted by Rev. Henry Baker, pastor Baptist church West Woodstock. Rev. T. A. Turner who offered prayer. Rev. Samuel Thatcher of Oneco, who was former pastor iand warm friend of the de- ceased. Their acquaintance eXtend- ing over period of 30 years. He spoke with deep feeling of the life and char acter of MT Bates. MT. Baker also made few remarks. Two selections were sung by MT. and Mrs. Ezra May, Mrs. N. T. White and Edward Bug bee. The bearers were: w. k. Ham, mond, Geo. O. Robbins, NJ. B. Morse and H. B. Coming. The floral tributes were unusually IbeautiJul. lnterment in Thompson. Mrs. Bates will make her home in Putnam with her daugh- ter, Mrs Perrin for the present.
Putnam patriot., 1913-11-14
NORTH WOODSTOCK

John Logan of Cherry Valley has been visiting his sister, Mrs. Lendall Houghton.
 Mrs. Eric Johnson is entertaining cousin from Boston.
 National Grange Overseer L.H. Hea- lev and wife are in attendance at the annual meeting of the National grange which is being held in, Mancht ster, N. IL. Mrs Jessie Marsh is left in charge of their home.
 Elmer J Corttis is having steam heat installed in his house.
 Mr and Mrs. John Ryan and Miss Mary Ryan of Putnam, have been re- cent guests at Charles Snow's.
 A surprise husking party met at k. j. Corltis' farm last Saturday evening and enjoyed merry evening. Most of the party came from Southbridge.
 NIT. and Mrs. Calvin Rawson have been enjoying a trip to Worcester, Bos- ton, Norwich, and other places the past week
 Several from this town attended the funeral of Mrs Emma Josephine Cur tis, widow of the late Ser ajah Bugbee of Southbridge; which was held We'd nesday afternoon.
Putnam patriot., 1913-11-14

Leon Hill and family are soon to move to Pomfret.
 The Belgrum people .are to giveian entertainment in the Town Hall Fri day .eveuing for the benefit of their church. Ice cream, cake, and candy, will be on sale.
 Miss Lena sherman of Boston was in Thompson Saturday.
 John Stadjer, who has been work ing for E. S. Backus, moved to Web- ster Monday.
 Miss Lucy Towne spent last week Tuesday with Mrs. George Crosby.
 Mrs. Mary Towne, Dr. Towne's mo- ther, was s4 years old Saturday She is smart, active old lady, but seems to be failing.
 Mrs. Allen Soper who has been un- der the care of q specialist for the past three months for trouble with her eyes is improving.
 Mrs. Fosest and Mrs. F.. E. Rhodes were in Hartford last Wednesday.
 Norman B. Ream, Jr., spent Sun. day at his home in Thompson.
 Mrs. Matte Eddy returned Fhome this week from Morristown, N. J., where she has been spending several weeks with her daughter, Mrs. Allen Reynolds
 Roy c. Van Arsdale of Boston, who has been abroad for the past six years, is the week end guest of his aunt, Mrs. Herrick
 Mrs. William Bonneville returned Saturday from a Worcester hospital.
Putnam patriot., 1913-11-14
Cain Takes Stand and Tells Story

At II .22 Lindley H. Cain was called
 and there was hush in the court
 room as he went to the witness stand.
 He was cool and collected and mar
 rated his story as though explaining
 and telling of some pleasure eNpefien-
 ces. He told the following story in re- sponse 10 questions by Attorney Charles l.. Torrey.
 He said he lived in Putnam and was 22 years old. His father is J. L. S.
 Cain. He had been student in the public and High schools and since his graduation from the latter has studied
 law. lie has also held the position of Superior court messenger. He is the oldest Of brothers. Had known Frank Howarth for 10 years. They were always playmates. Had been chums day and night for the past 3 years. He
 had been frequently to Howarth's of
 flee since il was opened. They en- gagged in a collection agency together,
 the agency being known as the Legal
 Collecting Association of Connecticut.
 He was manager and Howarth attor-
 ney. They had 5000 letter heads
 printed. They sent out about 50 letters soliciting business which were signed by the witness. The business grad ually dwindled until nothing more was
 said about it. He had also done type
 writing for Howarth He idid form
 letters annoi ncing Howarth's canda-
 dacy for the legislature which were sent to all names on the republican voting list in Putnam. The letters
 asked for support. Wrote 200 or 250 of
 these letters. They never came to any
 understanding about pay. Had spen
 more time together since Howarth ran for the legislature. He knew about Howarth's s automobiles. He owned 8 Ford, Pope, Hartford, Velie, for which he paid S750, Regal runabout, and Chalmers touring car. Saw him run ming Hudson racer but did not know | whether or not he owned it. Nelie was insured. Howarth wanted to re- alize money on 1t. Howarth said he paid S750 for it and had paid S96 for | having it overhauled. It was good | deal of money to have tied up in car | and hard to get it out. Insured Velie with German. It was a 1910 second hand ear. Made application to Cor man in front of his office. Told Cor. man he wanted $500 on Velie and Sl4- l 00 on Chalmers. Gorman said all right. A day or two later German
 asked for the model number and How arth sad he would get il. Howartf
 said he made slip as the car was { l 1910 model and he couldn't get 1t in sured as 1t was over 3 years old. lie i said he would have to raise sthe mum I Der. Later he told witness that he had | raised the number ten thousand, h, | had nothing to go by but hoped thal ] would bring it mp to 1911 model. Chal' mers was insured al the same time | German raised hood of Neiie bul | eouldnit find numh her
Putnam patriot., 1913-11-14
WOODSTOCK

The Halloween socialsin the chapel was a most enjoyable occasion. The dining room was made most attractive with seasonable decorations, and de- licious supper, faultless inIboth quail tv and quantity was served by young ladies in white costumes with gen inc halloween extras. Much credit was due the hostesses, Mrs. Herbert Bow en, Mrs. H. K. Safford aad Miss Les ter. The entertainment in the chapel in charge oi Miss Richardson was en. tertaining and provoked much meTri-
 ment The presence of a verltable
 witch was timely.
 Miss Nellie Chandler and Mrs. Wood entertained most delightfully."- at lunch con November 1, party lof their girl hood friends: Mrs. Mary Lyon, Mrs. Riddick, Mrs. N. c. Williams, Mrs.G. NJ. Sampson, Miss Nellie Pratt, Mrs..J . M. Paine, Mrs. B. k. Ritch, Mrs. H.J Potter and Mrs. Clarence Il. Child
 The W. A. Senior class are planning to give their friends a good time at the class social in Academy hall on Friday evening of this week. Famous living pictures will be on exhibition.
 Mrs. John Clark served a delicious supper to the members of the ElmXale reading circle at her home last week Wednesday. The ladiessare to study South America this winter, and some l of their number listened to Peter Mac | Queen in Putnam.
 MissHinrichs spent week inv ood- stock after her Nebraska trip, and the
 whole family have returned to the city l Mrs. Mathewson has also left for the winter. MT. and Mrs. Clarence H. Child are
 visiting in Springfiel and Troy.
Putnam patriot., 1913-11-14
Talked OF Fires

Since the caucus he had talked with Howarth about the hres. Discussed the caucus and the fact that Howarth had been refused the nomination. Howarth was mad al the politicians for getting him 10 withdraw, How arth never had any great extent of law business. Might have had one or two cases in preparation. k. NJ. Wheaton had employed him but had taken his business away. They dis cussed Wheaton and Howarth said Wheaton had not used him right. He spoke badly of Wheaton and said he would even up matters with him and that his place of business would burn very soon. There had been fires in Putnamsat this time. Howarth was first employed by Attorney Carpenter. When MT. Carpenter left Howarth i'm, mediately opened an office. There had been fires. Old Quinebaug house. Witness knew of fire at Bradley build. ing election night. He was in Putnam Inn receiving election returns. Saw Howarth that evening in bowling alley. Played few games of pool and Howarth went out.
Putnam patriot., 1913-11-14
SOUTH WOODSTOCK

The following pupils had perfect at, tendance for the month of October in District 1: Clarence, Dorothy, Leon- ard Anderson, Myrtle Carlson, Signe Gran, Elizabeth and Wesley Grlswold, l, Frank and lGladys Harrington, Julia and Judith Johnson ; Marian and Peter Reich, Myrtlo and Gertrude Rosen- dahl, Hobart Sanger, Charles and Ha- gel sheldon, Elvera Swanberg, Erik, Hialmar, Revben, Rudolph and Wer- ner Swanson, Ellen Swenson, George Swenson, Harold Travers. Average per cent 9916. Annie E. Nelson, teach
Putnam patriot., 1913-11-14
Bought Cars toI Burn.

Howarth told witness hea bought Chalmers car in Boston for SSo0, s250 cash, balance in note. Receipt receiv- ed showed payment in full as though il had been a cash transaction. Best recollection 1t was a 1912 car. How arth said he bought Chalmers car for the purpose of destroying il by fire. Told him this the day he bought car Told witness he had iNielie ear in the paint shop at the fair grounds. He had taken it out and had not put it back. He would also put Chalmers in the paint shop. The Nielie had been covered with mud and he would put il in paint shop to have il revarnished. Nielie had been taken out. Howarth sad he would put it back and order the brass work painted black. He took the Nelie to the paint shop two days before the fire. Fire was Monday night. Took the Nielie there Satur- day afternoon. Took two gallon cans of kerosene under seat in the Nielie. Left them in the car under the rear seat. The cars were afterwards burned,