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Putnam patriot., 1913-02-07
=@s May Have Building Boom

Signs point to Putnam being on the eve of building boom. There are several large projects contemplated and an increased demand for tene- ments may cause the building of dwell lings.
 The two disastrous fires, and the several others that were threatened, should serve as a warning that some action ought to be taken to assure buildings that are erected in the thick ly populated business district being built of other material than wood. We have enough wooden structures now and it seems almost inevitable that sooner or later other confiagrations will visit the city. Wooden structures in the business section are menace to business interests and enhance the rates of insurance besides being un- slightly and unattractive.
 The telephone building on Grove street is now in course of construction. Ground has been broken for livery stable and a garage on South Main street. C. $. Andem is erecting large additions to his greenhouses on Far rows street. The Chickering House block is to be remodeled and repaired, and extensive additions are contem- plated by the Putnam Foundry X Ma chine Company. E. N. Joslyn of the Putnam Coal & Wood Company says that the trestle to his coal bins destroy ed in the big fire is to be rebuilt. The parochial school, that has been moved into the convent building, is to be re- modelled. All of these buildings and changes will assure a great deal of work for contractors and builders.
 The manufacturing industries are all running full and 1t is said that it is hard to get help. New families are constantly coming to the city and they have to be housed. There is already a considerable demand for cheap and medium. priced rents and there are few if any empty houses or tenements. This means that such dwellings will have to be erected to care for incoming families Unless something unforeseen happens this should be prosperous year for our city.
Putnam patriot., 1913-02-07
A Peculiar Accident

Contractor II. F. Hopkins met with peculiar accident last week Friday afternoon. He with two men were riding down Elm street. The wagon was full of number of long ladders the three men sitting on the seat to hold them down. As they turned into Richmond street the ladders sticking out behind came in contact with a trolley car. The horse became frighten- ed and the two men jumped. MT. Hopkins was driving and held to the reins until thrown out. He received a shaking up and some bruises and the ladders were damaged somewhat.
Putnam patriot., 1913-02-07
Salvation Army

The Salvation Army are to hold their special midwinter campmeeting until February 9th
 This week being the last week specials we are expecting great times.
 Thursday Ensign C,istians of Provi- dence will lead.
 Friday Captains Niekerson and Col win of Hartford will take charge. Both the captains are good speakers and singers and good time is in store for all who come.
 Then on Saturday and Sunday the windup of the specials will be treat when .Ensign Grace Morrissette of Springfield will have charge, on Satur- day at p. m., and Sunday at and s ?. m.
 Everybody is invited to come. Meet ings every night after the campmeet- ing led by Ensign Platt and Captain Watson, the officers in charge of the Putnam corps. All welcome.
Putnam patriot., 1913-02-07
Valentine Tea


 The ladies of the Womsn's Board of the Day kimball hospital will hold their annual Valentine Tea in Odd Fellows hall Friday afternoon, tebru- ary 14th, from to s p. m.
 At the same time, 8 to 6 p. m., in the adjoining hall Mrs. Warren Aver i'll and Mrs. w. F. Rafferty will con duct sale of miscellaneous articles and wearing apparel that is attractive and useful and they will be sold at popular prices. About o'clock a chafing dish supper, prepared under the supervision of Mrs. F. P. Todd and Mrs. Harry Back of Danielson, will be served by corps of efficient matrons. An attractive and delectable menu will be prepared and will be served a la carte. Mrs. John C. Phillips will again preside as "toast mistress and Miss Miller of Pomfret will preside lat the salad table. Miss Harriet Brown and Mrs. J. B. Kent will act as ticket sellers and cashiers of the supply tables. Miss Charlotte Manning and Master Joseph Flagg have charge of the advance sale of tickets and it is de- sirable to place as many tickets in ad- vance as possible. To the girl or boy selling the largest number of tickets before the day of the tea S1 will be giv- en and for the second largest number D cents will be given. The tickets are 9 cents each and will be accepted at the supper tables at face value. Ad- mission is free to both halls.
 The committees in charge are as fol. lows:
 Homemade confections, Mrs. C. F Waterman, Miss C. k. Manning.
 Fancy and useful articles, Mrs. H J. Thayer, Miss Bertha Sargent, Mrs F. D. Thayer.
 Plants and cut flowers, Mrs. A. C. Palmer, Pomfret.
 Valentines, Mrs. Edmond Auger.
 Ice cream, Mrs. w. H. Mansfield.
 Cake, Miss Sarah Brady.
 The Valentine Tea is one of the methods that the Woman's Board take to raise money for the hospital. IL is profitable and pleasant occasion and every person in the city ought to encourage it. The hospital is doing 3 work of inestimable good in this end of Windham county and is an institu- tion of which all are proud. The mem bers of the Womanis Board do much towards furnishing necessary supplies utensils and money for the work and theirs is beneiicent service that needs recognition from the public at such times as the present when the public is called upon for aid. Every one should attempt to be present but i. that Is impossible buy ticket and give it to friend.-adv.
Putnam patriot., 1913-02-07
Observe Silver Wedding Anniversary

Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Rich observed their silver wedding anniversary st their home, 50 Woodstock avenue, Sat urday evening. Some sixty guests called between eight and eleven o'clock D. m. to extend congratula- tions and pay their respects. Many pretty and useful presents, including silver, money, and a profusion of flowers, were received, besides numer- ous post cards and telegrams from rel atives and friends in various parts of the country who were unable to be present. Good wishes were expressed by all.
 Mir. and Mrs. Rich received their guests in the east corner of the living room which was banked with palms and ferns. The color scheme was pink and white, and pinks and roses pre- dominated in the floral decorations. Festoons of pink crepe paper bordered the rooms and were held in place with pink roses on background of fern making a pretty effect. The decora- tions were from the Andem Green- houses and were in charge of Manager Hermonson.
 Mir. and Mrs. Thomas Finchan as- sisted in receiving. They are the par ents of Mrs. Rich and four years ago this NJ ay they celebrated their golden wedding anniversary in the same place. Oscar $. Rich, son of MT. and Mrs. Rich, acted as usher, thus three generations were represented. An or chestra of five pieces furnished music during the evening and there were a number of piano selections by Miss Elizabeth Byrne.
 A buffet luncheon was served in the dining room. It was prepared by Rebboli of Worcester and presided over by Miss Helen Rich and Miss Ivagiene Fuller, nieces of Mrs. Rich. They were dressed in pink and white in keeping with the color scheme of decorations.
 MT. Rich was born in Putnam, son of MT. and Mrs. William Rich. Mrs. Rich was born in Oakdale, Mass, daughter of Mir. and Mrs. Thomas Finchan. They were married in Wor. cester, February l, 1888, by the late Rev. B. II. Lane and have resided in Putnam ever since. They have host of friends and acquaintances in Put nam who join in extending congratu- lations and best wishes.
 The occasion was very pleasant one for all. Among the guests from out of town were Mrs. Brinsmade and daughter of Merideu.
Putnam patriot., 1913-02-07
Wed ia Putnam

A Boston paper recently published the following concerning Putnam wedding:
 "Silently stealing away to the near est Gfetna Green, which in this in- stance proved to be Putnam, Ct, Miss Louise Read, beautiful, accomplished, and belonging to prominent family, and Mine Host John C. Mclaughlin, manager of the Waverly Hotel, were married, Lowell heard today with great surprise.
 The mother of the girl--she Is twen- ty-two and Mclaughlin fifty-receiv- ed telegram today which read:
 Mother-John and are married.
 Louise. The surprise was so great that the mother became almost hysterical. While the Read family knew that the genial.faced bonifaee had been paying some attention to Louise no one thought 1t had gone as far as hurried, secret wedding.
 With the marriage laws in New Hampshire and Rhode Island requir- ing several days residence before a wedding can take place, Mclaughlin consulted some of his travelling men friends yesterday on the question of get. quick married place and they sug- gested Putnam He took the advice."
Putnam patriot., 1913-02-07
Mardi Gras Celebration

The St. Jean Baptiste Society held it's 18th annual mardi gras celebration in it's hall on Providence street Tues day night. The program was in charge of Secretary George Potvin. The hall was crowded to the doors, 334 being present, and 1t would have almost been impossible for more to enter. The pro- gram was an interesting and enter taining one and each number was greeted with enthusiastic applause All who took part did finely and there was both instrumental and vocal SC leetions. The Cargill orchestra fur nished music. Refreshments consist. ing of sandwiches, coffee, and ice cream were served. Afterwards a social time was had The program was as follows: Orchestra.
 Song, Joseph A. St. Jean, Miss Rosan-
 ma Cloutier, panist. Baritone solo, Joseph A. St. Jean. Piano selection, MT. Meunief. Song, Uclide Fredette. Song, Mrs. Joseph Marion. Song and trombone solo, Joseph A. St.
 Jean.
 Song, H. Fredette.
 Piano selection, MT. Meunier. Song, Mrs. Joseph Marion, Miss Emma
 Cournoyer accompanist, Song, Miss Emma Cournoyer. Song, Philip Meunier, Mrs. Meunier
 at the piano.
Putnam patriot., 1913-02-07
SuperIOr Court

Judge Milton A. Shumway presided at short calendar session of the court here Monday. After motions had been heard uneontested divorces were taken up. Martha Daly of Chaplin was granted a decree on the ground of de- sertion Victoria Gosselin of Daniel son was .given decree on statutory grounds.
 The case of Clifford l.: Williams, of Norwich, granted a divorce from Lucy l.. Williams, formerly of East Killingly, now in Rhode Island, had some surprising features. Williams said that he is employed as brake 1 man on the N. Y. N. II. and II. k. R. lines. He married Mrs. Williams at East Killingly, September 29th, 1908. They lived in Dayville for time and then he went to New London. After a time he urged her to join him in that city. This she promised to do, but did not carry out her promise. She went back to her mother. Williams d1nOuDCtu tDdl dltuOuSH llc lhu hob lived with his wife for more than two years, the records in the town of Kill lingly show that child was born to Mrs Williams June Is, 1912. Will Hams said that information had come to him of the birth of the child and that upon investigation he found in the records of the town clerks office in Danielson an entry showing the birth of the child on the date mentioned. He also told of his further investiga- ton of the matter and how on visit to Moosup he found his wife living in a tenement of the Aldrich manufactH- ring company, No. 23, and taat man whose name is given in the birth cer- tificate as father of the baby born last June, which baby was there in the house at the time of Williams visit seemed quite at home in the tenement.
 May Ellen Marshall of Killingly was granted "a divorce from Edward David Marshall of Ausable Forks, N. Y.
 Claude Lindberg of Putnam was granted a divorce from George Lin berg, now of parts unknown, on the ground of desertion.
Putnam patriot., 1913-02-07
Yonng's Hotel Sola to K. Nj. Johnson

R. NJ. Johnson, formerly landl ord of the City Hotel for fourteen years, has bought Young's hotel, Willimantic, and will take possession February 15. The sale includes the hotel furnishings, liquor license and good will, the real estate still remaining the property of Mrs. Samuel J. Young.
 With MT. Johnson are his son Ed ward and Levi Hastings. All were formerly in the hotel business in this city.
 MT. Johnson is thorough hotel man having conducted hostelries in Roch- ester, N. H., Boston, and other places, besides Putnam. He is of genial dis position as the business requires and has faculty of making his guests feel at home in his house. Their success is assured and Wiliimantic will have another good hotel in the city.
Putnam patriot., 1913-02-07
Putnam Cemetery Association

The annual meeting of the Putnam Cemetery Association was held in the office of c. A. Hammond in Union block last Saturday morning. Officers were elected as follows:
 President, l.. fl. Fuller.
 Vice president, C. D. Sharpe.
 Secretary and treasurer, Newton A. Ballard.
 Trustees for three years, George A. Hammond, David E. Clark.
 Committee on trusts, Charles w. Bradway, David E. Clark.
 Auditors general account, John 0. Fox, J. Harry Mann.
 Auditors trust account, Charles w. Bradway, Luther NJ. Keith.
 SiIas M Wheelock was elected n trustee to fill out the unexpired term of his father, the late E A. Wheelock The sum of S2,675 was added in 1912 to the trust fund account, W hich now foots up to S13. AS,
Putnam patriot., 1913-02-07
Obituary
 MRS. IL. GRANT

MRS. IT. l.. GRANT Last week we printed an obituary of Mrs. II. l.. Grant which was taken from paper in Goldsboro, N. C., where she had lived for number of years. The obituary was mostly con cerned with Mrs. Grants life after she went to Goldsboro to live. The follow she lived in this seetion:i
 Mrs. Grant was the daughter of the late John J. Greene sand Hannah Elli- ott Greene. She was born in Thomp- son in lS43. Tn 1S47 the family re- moved to Pomfret from where they re- moved To Putnam ten years later and resided at the corner of Green and Church streets. It was here that her mother and brother, Benjamin Frank lin Greene, died. Mrs. Grants maid en name was Elizabeth Esther Greene. She graduated at Music Vale Semina- ry, this state and was for number of years teacher of the piano.
 Mrs. Grant died January 20th. She is survived by her husband, five chii- dren and eleven grandchildren, also two brothers, Jason Elliott Greene of Pomfret and John Newton Greene of Brookline, Mass.
 MRS. EDWARD A. HUNTINGTON
 Late on Monday night Mrs. Edward A. Huntington died in her home at Norwich Town. She was born in Woodstock, March 26, lSls,the daugh- ter of Dr. Daniel Lyman and Frances May Eldredge, and is the last of II children, eight of whom lived to old age. In 1850 she married Deacon Ed ward A. Huntington and went to Nor wich. Her husband died l9 years ago. She was the oldest member in point of age of the First Congregational church of Norwich.
 She,is survived by two daughters, Mrs owen 5. Smith of Norwich Town and Mrs. Charles w. Haines of Colo rado springs; six grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren One grand son, Rev. Edward Huntington Smith, is missionary in foochow, China.
Putnam patriot., 1913-02-07
Celebrates Ninth Birthday

Elsie Mae Baldwin, daughter of Station Agent and Mrs. c. l.. Bald win, entertained a number of her friends at the home of her parents Sat urday afternoon from three to five o'clock in honor of her ninth birthday. The occasion was one of joy for both hostess and guests and many pretty presents were received. Decorations for the occasion were in red and white and favors were distributed. A lunch was .one of ,the features, with bifth- day cake and candles. All expressed their best wishes for many happy re- turns of the day.
Putnam patriot., 1913-02-07
Baptist Notes

Bible school attendance on Sunday was l68.
 Norman l.. Kennedy led the E. Y' F. U. service Sunday evening.
 At the communion service Elmer C.. Burgess and Albert k. Guild were giv- en the right hand of fellowship by Pastor Stubbert, who made mention of the death of the wife of Major Hiram l.. Grant iof Goldsboro, N. C. Mrs. Grant donated the beautiful commu- nion table,
 Letters of dismissal were granted to Charles Smith and wife tnee Georgi- anna King to unite with the Broad way Baptist church, Providence.
Putnam patriot., 1913-02-07
Nj. M. Dwyer 10 Reopen Hotel Chick
 ering.

The hotel business of Hotel Chicker- ing was transferred 10 M. NJ. Dwyer Wednesday. MT. Dwyer conducted the hotel for 20 consecutive years up.to last June when he sold out to |. T. Mcclellan.
 MT Dwyer sold out to go to Alberta, Canada with the intention of locating there but his health being poor in that climate he returned home and has since been q travelling salesman. MT. Dwyer will probably continue in his position and put his brother William in charge of the management of the hotel. The application for transfer of the liquor license has already been made.
 As soon as the building is ready it will be fitted up for modern hotel. The old furniture has been sold to . dealer in Danieison and new fittings will be put in throughout. Each room will be connected by telephone and other modern improvements will be instailed4 Only part of the thlfd story, that fronting on Front street, will be retained.
 Wednesday some g barrels of bees were emptied Into the gutter as It ha4 become spoiled since the hre.
Putnam patriot., 1913-02-07
p. H. s. Loses to K. ii. s.

Killingly High basket ball team won decisive victory from their old rivals, the Putnam High, in Daniel son last Friday evening. KilIingly, as the score denotes, played rings round their opponents and when the final whistle blew had run up score of 3l and in the meantime held their guests down to a measely points.
 Putnam freshmen go right on win ming their games and took the Killing. ly freshmen into camp with close contest that went over time to . 6 to { score.
Putnam patriot., 1913-02-07
Interesting Locals
ADVERTISEMENT

Fresh hulled corn at Arnold's fish market, Thursday, Friday, Saturday.
 Katherine Ridgeway at the Empire theatre, Friday, February '.
 Just arrived lthe first in four months) a car of kinney's Kalamite koal. "It burns up clean.u It's the best coal in town. Try it.
Putnam patriot., 1913-02-07
Mr. 4. |. Dickinson Dead

A telegram was received this Thurs. day afternoon by Joseph Allard stat ing that Col A. l.. Dickinson had died at St. Petersburg, Florida. Mir. Dickinson had been making his sum- mer home in Putnam for number of years. He had been in poor health for some time.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1913-10-16
osshaughnessy presented wnson's

@ Shaughnsssy presented Wilson,
curt note O. warning 10 the Huerta
government IN an unoaciaI manner,
simply because the American govern.
E1ent did not desire IN any way 10 ao-
cord recognition 10 the present Mex
lean regime. according 10 state
nent from the administration today.
@ Shaughnessy was instructed TO de-
iiFer the note as q private citizen
IT Is believed here thar the American
charge did not have any communfca-
ton directly with Huertz but delivered
the note through the foreign minister.
This roundabout method of commun-
tcaztcn vas cited by officials Is an
othsr instance OF the care With which.
the United States is proceeding In
order that Husrsa mag hare no basis
fer snF claims OF recognition. It Eas
asserted emphatscslIy that recognition
VII not b accorded ne Mexican gov
eminent unless Haerta EithdraEs as
dictator and that this count-v does no.
believe Huerta's claim that he has
eliminated himself from influencing
the elections
Il Eas ,rt.mated This afternoon TIA,
Z Gsmhos o. Calaro we're elected
without Hae-ta's interference or IN.
fueacz TIE choice you'd hs accept
able TO The United States.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1913-10-16
HUERTA EXPLAINS
WHY HE DID 1T
Tbs WHY Dictator.
{Contlnued from page -


WASHINGTON. Oct f-Executive
and diplomatic officials hare today be-
Neved that President Hue-ea had de-
Teloped sudden conuirion IN his
course os dictatorship, due 10 the en-
phssic stand taken By the United
States and the success OF the Wash
tngton administration In Developing &
disappearing attitude on the part o.
the foreign governments. But thsy sus-
pect the WHY provisional president of
Mexico Is merely carrying out q cam
paign of duplictty.
HRerta vas stilI insisting today, so-
cordfng TO unofficial adFfcss that The
elections scheduled for October p
would be held But officials pointed
out that the Mexican constitution pro
hibited balloting when the count-y
was N state OF Disorder And more
over the constitution apparently
leaves TO the president, decision az 20
what constitutes disorder. Therefore
officials would not be surprised TO see
Huerta insisting that the elections be
held up to almost the very day Of The
bailottng and then suddenly proclaim
ing that the constitution must be Or
served and that the elections must be
definitely postponed, because Of the IN
rest throughout the republic. Such a
move, Il was stated, would continue
Huerta IN power as provisional p-esi-
dent, even Il he did not formally pro-
claim himself dictator.
Officials today beiieYed thst tas
near crisis IN affairs between Ner.co
and the United States. developed res
ferday had passed today, mainly be-
cause the United States had been able
promptly to obtain backing from other
nations and the threat O. fee. o.
naval vessels from all world poverz
strung along the Mexican coast E,tn
possible Withdrawal Of recognition.
had quieted Huerta considerable.
The state department today DOUBTED
any intention on Huerta's part 70 -
lease the imprisoned Mexican S-putss
although there was distinct fear tha,
any effort TO try them would resui.
In bloodshed in the Mexican capital.
The administration today planned "a
take no positive measures IN the Mert
can situation until Huerta's next open
move The plan to send foreign war.
ships was endorsed but the admins
tration declared that its own change
Of warships ordered for October RI IS
merely routine movement.
Although regarding the situation a:
extremely dangerous. President VII
son and Secretary Bryan thus far have
avoided consideration of seconC
warning to Americans to leave Mexico
Constttutionalists and their backer
are urging the administration to per
NIT shipment Of arms to the rebels
but President Wilson today stood firm
against such proposals.
Unofficial Warning.
WASHINGTON, Oct. 16.-C harg
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1913-10-16
change street. this well known coupl,

change street, this well known couple
viii this evening enjoy 8 celebration
elmer and family reunion. four OF
their six children being present to
help properly celebrate the occasion.
They we're married In Sweden in
1868 and have been residents OF
Keokuk since forty-one years ago
During their residence here they hare
made many friends who viii be glad
TO extend congratulations.
OF twelve children born to them, sIs
are now living: Emil and Elme,
Lindstruin OF San Francisco, Mrs. Nc.
Donald of Fort Madison ana Alfred
Earnest and Harry Lindstrum of Keo
kuk. The last four are at the family
home today.
Mr. Lindstrum is seventy-three
years of age and his wife will soon be
seventy years OF age.