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Putnam patriot., 1913-10-24
Drawings Made For New Post Office
 Building

The drawings for the government postotfice building to be erected in this city have been completed by the super vising architect of the treasury depart ment at Washington. The plans call for the erection of building with out CT walls of limestone or sandstone 10 the first door line, and above that point brick with stone trimmings and ela- borature, and Cerinthian columns on the principal facade. The building will be non-hreproof, with the exception Of the first floor, which will be tireproot construction. The roof will be com position. The lobby will have marble and ceramic tile floor, marble base and wood wainscot and stucco cornice; the work room a cement wainscot with wood base and cap moulding. It has been decided to place the principal front of the building facing the angle formed by the junction of Main and Grove streets, and the only public en- trance to the building will be located on this front. Just how soon Uncle Sam intends to start work or erecting the building is not known.
Putnam patriot., 1913-10-24
TO SAVE MONEY
Read Our Advertising Columns
Sound Adyiee from An r.ehange

Newspaper advertising Is so gene rally scrutinized, that some people will say this suggestion is unnecessary. Still there are game people left who would not discover notice that S10 gold pieces were, being given away, even if prominently printed in every newspaper. Even in this progressive city there are some who pay needlessIy high prices, because they do not pay careful attention to newspaper trade announcements.
 The publisher does not consider that when his readers have seen every news item, they have by any means ex- hausted what the publication has to give them.
 One of the greatest services the newspaper renders Is providing an av- enne by which merchants and trades men can give information about their offerings. Only by keeping track of these offerings can the public know where the best values are to be had. This newspaper hopes that none of it's readers are wasting money for living costs, by failure to learn about the buying opportunities which these col- umns report from issue to issue.
Putnam patriot., 1913-10-24
Returned To Italy Tuesday

Pasquale Rita, known as Joe, and Charles Rita have sold their shoe shin ing business al the railroad station to Dominick Phillips. They left Tues day to return to their old home in Italy.
 The business was started by Nicho- las Rita at the old railroad depot. He began with one chair. His business was successful and he made money. He sold out and went into the restau- rant business. This venture was not so successful and he disposed of it and went to Vancouver, E. C. The boot blaeking establishment continued to flourish and gained reputation as a firstelass place among patrons of the New Haven road as we'll as locally. The Ritas were always popular and were clean, bright young men and had many friends here.
 Dominick Phillips, the new propri- etor, is also a bright young man and he will conduct the place as heretofore his predecessors have conducted it.
Putnam patriot., 1913-10-24
Putnam Savings Bank Maintains Con
 Seryatiye Policy
Dividend Rate Changed As Precautionary
 Measure

At meeting of the trustees of the Putnam Savings bank it was voted to reduced the dividend rate by one-half of one per cent, so the institution will pay interest at the rate of l-2 per cent. per annum under the new sched- ule. Heretofore the bank has paid 1 per cent. on deposits up to Sl,00O and per cent. on deposits in excess Of that sum. The present dividend will be at the rate of l.2 per cent on all deposits.
 The revision of the dividend rate, which is for the time being, is taken merely as precautionary measure. During the last six months the banks income has not decreased and there have been no losses or reverses Of any kind. The market value of stocks and bonds and other securities however, has been somewhat depressed for some time ast, and consideration Of this fact, which is of special interest to all financial institutions has made it ap- pear advisable to make the change, for the present in the interest rate, Wnieh is now equal to the rate paid by various savings institutions in Connecticut
 Withdrawals will be allowed as usual up to Sl00 and a discretionary power exercised under the bylaws of the bank as 10 requiring the giving of notice on demands for heavy with drawals.
 While the income of the bank has not been decreased at all and is now equal to what it has been, the insti- tulions officials have thought it best to take every possible means for the protection of it's depositors, the ma jority of whom are approving the ac- tion taken.
Putnam patriot., 1913-10-24
OPERA IN PUTNAM
Boston Opera Company Stars
Appear at Bradley Theatre November 7th

"Even better than the great eomps- ny of last season. is the unanimous verdict of musical critics in the cities already visited by the noted stars of the Boston Opera company, who will be heard in Putnam, Friday, Novem- Der 7th. The company appeared in Bangor, Me, this season and Manager Frank Owen of the Bangor opera house in night letter said, "Yeur Boston Opera Stars appeared here last night. Just one word describes both the conn pany and the program. Both were magnificent. Even better than the great company of last year. The great est aggregation of singers and the lin- est musical program ever heard in Bangor
 While last years company contain ed seven artists, Ithis years company has ten, and the new additions are all internationally famous. Perhaps the best known is the tenor, NJ. Umberto Sacchetti, who for the past three years has been a leading tenor Of the Boston Opera company. Previous to that he was affiliated with both the Metro politan and the Chicago Opera com panies. Of him Frederick Johns, the musical critic of the Boston American said: "Sacchetti is the only tenor out side of Garuso that 1 would call golden voiced. :If he had Carnsos volume he would easily lay claim To the title of world $ greatest tenor. T Another welcome addition to the company is Nikola Gdlouehanotf, the famous Rus sian baritone who has been with the Boston Opera company for the past two years. One of the greatest favor ties of the present tour is young American basso, Edgar LittIeton, who is generally conceded to have the greatest bass voice in opera. Other members of the company are Mime. Maria di Rabbi, the prima donna so- prano who created such favorable impression last year; NJ. Giovanni Gatti, the tenor of last years aggrega- ton; Mile. Ernestine Gauthier, last years petite eontralto; NJ. Romano Malpica, really great baritone; Mile. Josefino Rondero, brilliant mezzo-so. prano; and the seasons big sensation as a coloratura soprano, Mme Gertrude Hutcheson. The program will in- clude the complete opera, Cavalleria Rastieana, with costumes and scenery, to be proceeded by splendid concert program. Popular prices will rule.
 Adv
Putnam patriot., 1913-10-24
HIGH SCHOOL NOTES
Girls Take Up Gymnasium Work
Boys Much Interested in aanral Traiuin,

A girls gymnasium class is now be- ing organized under the direction of Miss Montague. About forty.tive girls wish to join. They will have basket ball practice as well as regular gym nasium work. Later in the season they expect to give an exhibition of their work.
 MT. John S. Higgins, who has been elected to take charge of the manual training department of the sehool, be- gan his duties here on Monday of this week. Since many of the boys lare looking forward to shop work, this promises 10 be a favorite course. Mir. Higgins will teach mechanical ana free hand drawing.
 Representatives of the Plainfeld, killingly, Webster, Oxford, and Put nam High schools met at Putnam last Saturday and formed tthe constitu. ton and bylaws for the proposed league in basket ball and base ball. The league season in basket ball will open in December, the first game here being N ebster Vs Putnam, Dec. 9th. Another meeting for perieeting the plans is 10 be held Saturday, Novem- Der lSt.
Putnam patriot., 1913-10-24
Equal Franchise League Meets

A meeting of the Putnam Equal Franchise league was held at the home of the president, Mrs.iW. J. Bartlett Friday evening. Delegates were elect ed to attend the convention of the Con- necticut Woman < tfrage association to be held at Hartford on Tuesday and Wednesday of this week. Mrs. John Evans Shepard of South Woodstock, who has been active in the Brooklyn, N. Y., Equal Franchise league, gave an interesting talk on the subject Of s'Votes for Women" IL was voted to hold public meeting of the league on Friday evening, October 3l,when Mrs. Carlos t. Stoddard of New Haven will speak. The delegates chosen were Mrs. k. F. Danieison, Miss Rosamond Danielson, Mrs. John Evans shepard, and Mrs. ". J. Bartlett.
Putnam patriot., 1913-10-24
Wants Child Returned To Him
Probate Court Refused Petition

C. l.. Adams, blacksmith of this city, appeared before the probate court in Worcester county last Thursday in support of petition to have his daugh- ter Ruth, aged F, returned to his custody. The petition was refused
 Some three or four years ago MT. Adams wife died. He at that time had no home in which to keep his little daughter so, according to his story, he allowed her to go to live with her uncle and .aunt, MT. and Mrs. Bracken, in Oxford, Mass. Not long ago MT. Adams married again and as he now has good home he wished to have his child with him. He called for her but the uncle and aunt refused to give her up claiming that when ldr. Adams put her in their charge he told them that they could keep her until she was twenty-one years of age. After hearing the evidence the judge decided that the girl had better remain where she is for the time being.
Putnam patriot., 1913-10-24
RebekahS Entertain Sisters from Web Ster
 Banquet and Ente rtainment

Mizpah Reoekah lodge, 1. o. 0. F., entertained the members of Arbutus lodge of Webster Wednesday night. There was a large gathering present and it was most enjoyable evening.
 As soon as the guests arrived fine banquet was served. After this the lodge held short session. This was followed by an entertainment a prom inent feature of which was pleasing farce, "The District School, in which the leading characters were taken by Mrs. C. D. Arnold, Mrs. A. l.. Mans field, George B. Baldwin, and k. H. Johnson. Miss Florence Tourtellotte gave a recitation, Miss Gladys A. Far mer sang a solo, "My Shadow" by Hadley, and A. Tait Hope of Dayville sang two Scotch songs. Remarks and story telling by members of the order followed.
Putnam patriot., 1913-10-24
GraHgers Have A ilasking
Sing, Dance and Make Merr,

Putnam grange, with guests from Brooklyn and Thompson granges, had a husking bee last Friday night at the home of Charles Jacques on the Put nam Heights road. As soon as all had arrived they went to work and good quantity of corn was husked amid a steady stream of jokes and laughter.
 After work came play. The floor was cleared and dancing began. Thomas Gully, clerk at the City Hotel, with his accordian and MT. Jacques with his violin put life into the feet of those present and they kept up the dance for some hours. MT. Gully and Walter Jacques also sang some songs that were loudly applauded. Refresh ments of doughnuts, cake, cheese and coffee were served. II was an evening of pleasure and the host and hostess provided delightful time for their guests.
Putnam patriot., 1913-10-24
Shot Stuffing Out Of Teddy Bear
Coon Hunters Plan Fame Up

The killingly Hunting and Fishing Club, with guests, including some from Putnam, enjoyed their annnal coon hunt last Saturday night. Two coons were brought to camp before midnight.
 fine party assembled at Camp Whip poor-wlll, East Kilingly, and before starting out sat down to roast pig supper prepared by the celebrated King Jacques.
 No sooner had the last bit Of pig dis. appeared than word was received that not far from camp coon had already been treed by the dogs There was an immediate stampede for the place and sure enough up among the branches of h monarch of the forest the animal could be seen, eyes glaring, back up, ready for fight. Who should have the honor of dispatching the first quarry? King George, of course. It was unani- nous. Up to his shoulder went the kings gun and there was a flash, re- port, and down came the animal with a thud. It didn't move muscle and the dogs did not give it bit of con- sideration although they were tho roughbreds. There was a reason. The animal was teddy bear and the saw dust was spread upon the leaves as it lay. A shout went up for the pro~ess of King George and ne enjoyed the fun at his own expense. The party then got down to business and two coons were the result of the nights tramp.
Putnam patriot., 1913-10-24
COUNTY SEALER
Of Weights and Measures Instructed
paraphernaIia Ordered for Use of Officer


 The County Commissioners have or dered the standard weights and meas ures and other testing apparatus for the use of the new county sealer of weights and measures, Charles John- son of North Grosvenordale. As soon As they arrive MT. Johnson will get busy and determine what business men, if any, are not giving their custo- mers all they are paying:for.
 The work is being done in every county in the state and with benefi- eial results to the consumer. Some years ago a state agent came to Put nam and gave a talk on this feature and the statements he.made regarding how the public was being fooled and thereby paying very high prices for commodities, was alarming.
 MT. Johnson will test weights -and any are found that aretnot up to stan dard they will be ordered discarded. If any business man persists and knowingly continues to use such weights and measures prosecution will follow,
 The deputy state superintendent of weights and measures, Charles A. Fine of Waterbury, recently spent day with MT. Johnson and instructed him in the duties of his office. All honest business men will welcome the com- missioner and assist him in his work, for competition where light weight and short measure is given is unfair com petition.
Putnam patriot., 1913-10-24
Doctors Gather at DaGielson
Wlndham County Medical Association
 Met Thursday

The semi-annual meeting Of the Windham County medical association was held at the Attawaugan hotel, Danielson, last Thursday. There was a good attendance. Several interest ing papers were read. A special din- ner was served. Those present were: Putnam, E. +. Perry, M. J. Bullard, J. E. Kent.
 Willimantic, c. 5. 5imonds, W. F. S. Heating, R. C. White.
 Thompson, k. C. Paine.
 North Grosvenordal, Emelien Koch. Middletown, Louis k. Brown.
 DanieisCn, George NJ. Burroughs, W. Fl. Judson.
 Hartford, O. k. Witter.
 Dayville, George Barnes.
 Brooklyn, A. Il. Tanner.
Putnam patriot., 1913-10-24
Telegraph Operator Faces Serious
 Charge

State Policeman J W. Flynn was in this city Thursday morning with Michael Joseph Donovan, 23, who was arrested in Hartford Wednesday on a warrant charging him with improper relations with Regina Blanchette, the 15-year-old Moosup girl, who has made statements to the police that have re- suited in the arrest Of two other men, now held al the jail at Brooklyn in de- fault of bonds of $500 each. Donovan was employed in Hattford as a tele- grapher in the Union station. lie went to Hartford from the town of Plainfield. His home is said to be in Brooklyn, N. Y.
Putnam patriot., 1913-10-24
COMPENSATION LAW
Goes Into Effect January First Commission Meet and Discuss Rules and
 Forms

The members of the workmen's $ com pensstion commission appointed by Governor Baldwin met at the su- preme court room, Hartford, Monday afternoon and discussed matters rela- tive to rules and forms to be used in carrying out the new workmen's com pensation law which goes into effect January first.
 Accidents which take place up to that lime will not come within the scope of the statute and suits for dam ages on account of them must be brought under the existing law. The commissioners cannot hold hearings before the first of next year, It Is ex. peeted, however, that they will be kept pretty busy in the meantime an- swering questions relating to the deti- hilton of the law and in sending re- plies to those who desire information in regard to the method of procedure for coming under the law. In fact, 1t is quite possible that the months of November and December may be very busy months for the commissioners. The law is complicated and there are no preeedents to guide the commis- sioners in their decisions.
 There is compensation commits sioner for each congressional district. For this district pr. ] J. Bonohue of Norwich received the appointment. Under the statute his headquarters must toe located in Wilimantic. The office carries salary of S4000 year and an expense account, subject to the approval of the comptroller, mot to eX- ceed 5000.
 After the first Of January all em- ployers of five or more persons come under the new law. There are two al- ternatives: either the employer can continue as heretofore under his com mon law liability but with the com mon law defenses of eontributary neg ligence, fellow servant rule and assum~ ing the risk of the employment, re- moved. This in effect leaves him practically without any defense. On the other hand he may, by meeting certain requirements, come under what is known as accepting part E of the act, which sets forth a schedule of lia- bility to be paid under certain condi- tions. For instance: In case tine in. jury results in partial disability there shall be paid to the injured iemploye weekly compensation equal to half the difference between his average weekly earnings before the injury and what he is able to earn thereafter.
 This compensation shall in no case be more than sl0 weekly and shall con tinue during the period of partial inca pacity, but not longer than 3l2 weeks. Then from this there Is set forth amounts to be paid for different in-
 uries. From loss of hand I56 weeks down to loss of one toe, except the great toe, I3 weeks About every im- aginable injury is covered and has it's own fixed compensation. The com pensation for death is also fixed. All settlements must be made subject to the approval of the commissioner so that no anticipatory settlements can be made. The act covers fifteen pages of l the blue book and contains sixty sec- tions covering many sides of the end 1 sought,
Putnam patriot., 1913-10-24
WOODSTOCK
 ACADEMY
To Be Changed to High School
One of the Last Academies in the State


 If the trustees of Woodstock Acsde- my ratify the action of the citizens of the town, Woodstock Academy will soon be Woodstock High school The change was favored by vote of s7 to 13. The matter has been discussed for some time past and now all that re- mains is for the trustees to ratify the action of the town, which it is believed will be done.
 Some time ago there was talk of changing the academy into an agricul- tural school but this was never consul mated although those who favored the project said that it had not been aban- doned. One of the reasons for the change, it is said, is that heretofore the academy has been only a semi public institution and Woodstock chil- dren attending had to pay tuition of S35 per year. Outside pupils had part of their tuition paid by the state as the state board of education has approved the academy as a school for outside pu- piis. By changing to high school the school will be entitled to state aid the same as any high school and town pupils will not be required to pay any tuition.
 AL the present time there are fifty two students registered at the academy. Forty of this number are residents in Woodstock, the other twelve in nearby towns As a high school, it is estima ted that the aid from the stale would, in the way of grants, amount to about $1 900 yearly, for Woodstock students, and the meeting voted to turn over all such grants to the academy.
 The academy is one of the oldest ed ucational institutions of it's kind in eastern Connecticut and probably in the state. 1t is the last of the acade- mics in this part of Connecticut. Founded in 1901 it has had an interest ing career. Much that might be said of the institution is of historic interest. Students enrolled there have in later years become figures of national inn portance E. k. Hall, the present master of the academy, has been at its head since 1888, and has been very sue cessful. During his administration 175 students have been graduated, about fifty of this number going into higher educational institutions. The faculty is made up of three instructors.
Putnam patriot., 1913-10-24
Automobile Hits Pole
Driver Hurt and Machine Damaged

An automobile driven by Fred Benoit of Webster struck telephone pole on Mechanics street between ' and o'clock Saturday evening. MT. Benoit received injuries to his shoulder and ribs but was able to be in Putnam Sunday to see to his machine.
 Benoit says that he was driving out of the city and when near the junction of School and Mechanics streets the forward wheel oi his auto hit loose stone. This caused the wheel to sud- denly swerye and he lest control for the moment and he hit pole al the side of the street. Benoit WAS thrown out and the ear turned over. He went to the office of Dr. lMorasse, who at- tended him, and later left for home. The machine was badly damaged, the tonneau being broken, the headlights smashed and other injuries done. A local garage was ltelephoned to and took charge Of the car.
Putnam patriot., 1913-10-24
Public Educational Meeting At Hampton

There will be public meeting in the interests of education Friday, Oct. 24th, at p. m., in Grange hall, Hamp- ton. The program is as follows:
 Remarks, J. w. Dows, supervisor of schools of Hampton, Berlin and Can terbury.
 Address, l.. T. Garrison, supervisor of schools of Bozrah, Columbia, Leba- non, Holland and Wilmington.
 Address, A. J. Brundage, supervisor of agriculture in the towns of Mans field and Lebanon.
 There will be music and an exhibi- ton of school work. The public are cordially invited to attend.
Putnam patriot., 1913-10-24
The TOnrtellotte Memorial High School
 Entertainment Course
Opens With q Pine Concert

Although postponed from Tuesday a good audience attended tine opening of the course in the school hall on Sat- urday evening. The concert was giv- en by the Muscento orchestra, com posed of five young Russians three ladies, and two gentlemen. The make up of the orchestra was unusual, being violin, cello, flute, piano, organ, and tymponi, but their work, both in en- semble ard solo playing was of high order. Miss Lucille Adams, reader, was an instant favorite with the audi enee.
 The next entertainment will be giy- en Nov. by Arthur Rachel, an enac- tor Of plays and member Of the facul- ty of the Leland Powers school, Adv
Putnam patriot., 1913-10-24
Goods Shipped from Putnam Get Three Men Into Trouble

A Boston despatch of Wednesday said:
 Dominick Crego, claiming to be New York immigration officer, Davis aeger, said to be deputy sheriff of a New York county, and John Hartnoy of New York were arrested today, charged with obtaining by false pre- lenses a case of woolens originally shipped from Putnam, Conn. The ar rest was made under a recent act which seeks to prevent losses of prop erty during interstate shipments. The officers making the arrest stated that the three men obtained the wooiens at Brooklyn, reshipped them 10 this city and were carrying them of ina wag- on when they were takeninto custody.
Putnam patriot., 1913-10-24
Boosting Eastern Connecticut
Business Mems Committee Meeting

The special committees from New London, Norwich, Willimantie, Dan- ielson and Putnam are to meet in Put nam Friday of this week at o'clock. They are to take an auto trip to Thomp- son, North Grosvenordale, Mechanics vile and Putnam, supper at local hotel, have their own meeting and then attend the meeting of the County Counselor in Odd Fellows hall at 7.30.