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Putnam patriot., 1914-04-10
City Court .--Mann Judge

1 Three cases were disposed of in the ] city court last Friday morning. Alex
 ander Seder, a section hand, plead | guilty to being intoxicated. He WIS < doing tipsy tango on Main street, la-
 ter went to the Union boarding house and made a disturbance, and subse- i quently arrived at the section mems l shanty down between the tracks where he attempted to break the door down.
 The man has lived in Putnam about i six months and his entire wardrobe consisted of the clothes on his back. In his room were found large quanti- ty of "empties,n but that was the ex- tent of his worldly possessions. His
 case was continued for three weeks
 with the understanding that he leave
 town in "A hours.
 Thomas Roberson made his periodi- cal visit to the court on the usual
 charge of intoxication. He was fined
 $5. An old fine was also ordered paid
 He is to pay at the rate of $5 month. Owen Handberry of Providence, a
 one-legged beggar was charged with intoxication and breach of the peace.
 The man fell on the sidewalk near
 Franklin's lunch wagon last Thursday
 night. Some one picked him up and
 took him inside and bought him some-
 thing to eat. To show hts appreciation
 he began to be abusive and use vile
 language. He hit MT. Franklin when he attempted to quiet him and threat. ened him with his crutch. He was sentenced to thirty days for intoxica-
 tion and thirty days for breach of the
 peace with costs of S9.29.
 Thomas O'DonnelI, who was released
 morning, appeared in court Monday
 morning and was sentenced to pay the costs of the court for intoxication. Sentence was suspended for six months upon his promise to leave town imme- diately.
 George Ferguson, lastly Of White
 Rock, R. l., was before the court We'd
 nesday morning charged with intoxi- cation. Ferguson interested dwellers
 on South Main street the previous af-
 ternoon when he appeared in hobble skirt and a rope wound around his
 body and went through repertoire of peculiar contortions. When Captain
 Murray got the man he thought he
 was not right and took him to the po- lice station in wagon. Ferguson was
 so drunk he did not know his first
 name but in the morning he told the
 police that his female garb was not
 donned willingly but that his hands , were tied by couple of men who put the hobble skirt on him and then let
 him go. An investigation developed that there might be some truth in the
 mans story so he was ordered to pay costs with the understanding that they
 would be remitted if he left town inns mediately.
 Joseph Russell of Ballouville plead guilty to intoxication Tuesday morn ing. He told the court he had some
 money coming to him in the afternoon when the mill paid off. He was fined s and costs with the understanding that if he paid the fine as he promised the costs would be remitted.
Putnam patriot., 1914-04-10
Senexet Grange

"Is the farmer being fooled by the politician?" was the question discussed by Rev. R. k. Kendall last Wednes- day evening, April 1. His general theme was that "politlcians" nre bad no matter what party they belong to and that not only the farmer but every one is being fooled and humbugged by them. He spoke of the political cor ruption in the New England states and read several extracts from recent magazine article by Lincoln Steffens on the "Failure of good government in New England" A report of the re- cent lecture of Prof. Esten on "Soil fertility" was given by O.. s. Child.
 An April Fool entertainment was then given by special committee and among the features was farce pre- sented by the members of the commit tee, Misses Mabel Cochrane and Louise Howard and Will Young and Charles Baust, an exhibition of "modern April fooln and refreshments of coffee, cheese and doughnuts, some of the lat. ter containing the regular ingredients of April fool bakery products.
 The next meeting, April IS, will take up the second program in the better farming series. Methods of cultivat- ing corn and potatoes will be discussed.
Putnam patriot., 1914-04-10
Prisoners to Do Truck Gardening

A new innovation which will short- Iy be taken up in conjunction with the Windham county jail that will give the prisoners some good, wholesome employment is thirty-acre truck farm. Vegetables of all kinds will be raised and besides supplying county institutions considerable will be raised for market. Walter Budritch, grad uate of Cornell University Agricultural School, will be the superintendent.Mr Budritch came here few years ago from Prussia and is now living in Brooklyn. The jail has at present nearly seventy prisoners. Of these three are awaiting transportation to the state prison and two to the state reformatory.
Putnam patriot., 1914-04-10
Merchants Week in Norwich

The merchants of Norwich are mak. ing big preparations for Merchants Week. April 18th to 25th inclusive, and they will attempt to set forth the advantages of that city as trading center. One feature is the relating of fares to those coming from a radius of 40 miles which will be explained in a purchasers certificate book to be sent out. Many attractions have been ar ranged among which are automobile parades, exhibitions by the fire depart ment, free shows in the theatre, organ recitals, and an industrial and good home exposition. Adv
Putnam patriot., 1914-04-10
Moose Install New Officers

The officers of Putnam Lodge, No. i0oS, Loyal Order of Moose, were in- stalled Wednesday evening by Deputy supreme Dictator, Joseph A. Ryan of Putnam. There was large gathering present including members from out. slde lodges. Remarks were made re- gafding the work of the order after which refreshments were served. The ohicers installed were as follows:
 Dictator, J. J. McGarry.
 wee Dictator, Eugene Berthiume.
 freiate, Addis H. Welch.
 secretary, Thomas P. Ryan.
 treasurer, John A. Hart.
 inside Guard, Wm. J. Reid.
 Oatside Guard, Jerry Sears.
 trustees, Charles Miron, Frank Cot ton, James Wilson.
 Physicians, E. F. Perry, l.. O. Mo- iasse, J. N. Perreault, Francis Down. Ing, George Barnes.
 house committee, J. J. McGarry, Snarles Miron, Frank Cotton, James Wilson, Charles Paul, Joseph A. Ryan, William J. Ried.
Putnam patriot., 1914-04-10
ANDEI GREENHOUSES
Large Horticultural Business Developing
 on farrOws Street
Palm sunday Visitors Surprised at Nam. moth Plant and Compliment Industry


 Palm sunday Visitors Surprised al Nam.
 moth Plant and Compliment Industry
 Although the weather was unfavor- ble last Sunday large number of visitors took advantage of the invita- ton and visited the Andem green houses on Farrows street. Several things impressed andisurprised the vis- itors, the size Of the plant, the variety and number of flowers, and the fact that work is already in progress to make 1t even larger. The houses were showing the largest display they ever contained and included Easter lilies, carnations, eallas, roses, several varie- ties of tulips, dafiodils, narcissus, hya- cinth, spireas, genistas, cinniarias, primroses, verhenas, heliotrope, gera- niums, azaleas, and fifty other varie- ties. There were ls,Ooo carnations in one house and this spring 50,000 will be set out and next fall there will be ,000 in the houses. Everyone that viewed the beautiful display of color complimented the proprietor on the beautiful showing and went away with fine impression of the industry. Already .new addition 203x67 feet has been begun and conservatory is also to be added to the office building. This is in addition to several large glass houses that have been built since | Mir. c. 5. Andem took possession of the plant. All the buildings are erect ed under his personal supervision. A l fine heating arrangement was installed a while ago with the idea in mind that the business would expand and 1t is capable of taking care of plant three times as large as the present one. The market seems to be unlimited for the product. Fifteen hundred carnations q day are now being sent to Boston alone, and seem to have a preference at the flower exchange as they are early dis tributed to the retail trade. New York is also demanding flowers from the house but as yet 1t has been impossible to take care of that market. The fu- ture growth of the business is not only assured but the prospect is surprising even to the proprietor. The local re- tail market also has surprised MT. An dem as the demand is much greater than was anticipated.
 The grounds about the greenhouses are to be laid out this spring with driveways bordered with shrubbery, large towering beds and new lawns, and the plant will soon become one of the show places of the city. The busi- ness is one with which Mir. Andem was familiar before he took the plant and 1t is one that he has always enjoy. ed. Much credit is also due to R. Her manson, manager of the greenhouses, who has had long experience as a grower of fine flowers. This industry is one that is pride to the whole com. munity and it's present status and fu- ture prospects are noted with pleasure and satisfaction.
Putnam patriot., 1914-04-10
School Board Meeting

At a meeting of the school board Mondaysafternoon the matter of heat- ing the new High school building was discussed. The present system has proved very expensive some lS0 tons of hard coal being used. This at S7.75 per ton makes the icost Sl 1895. It is thought that by installing a high pres- sure boiler and using soft coal several hundred dollars per year can be saved. The building committee, Archie Mac donald, Charles W. Bradway and H. J Thayer, were authorized to investigate the matter and report. It was voted to hire Charles w. Brown of Haver. hill, Mass, as manual training teach- CT for rhe balance of the year at sala. " of s20 per week, he to come to Put nam three days a week and to pay his own expenses.
Putnam patriot., 1914-04-10
Hartford Office Seekers Known in
 Putnam

Two of the candidates for members of the Hartford city council are well known in Putnam and Woodstock. Franklin l.. Knox, candidate for alder man from Ward Sth, was born in Put nam and attended the public and high schools. He later studied law in the office of Attorney Charles l.. Torrey and was admitted to the bar. For time he acted as assistant clerk of the Windham county superior court. He is very we'll known in this city. C. DeLacey Alton, republican, candidate for first councilman of the 9th Ward, has number of relatives in Putnam. He formerly spent his summers in Woodstock and many people here- abouts will remember him.
Putnam patriot., 1914-04-10
PUTNAM BAND
Will Hold Grand Musical Festival
Bradley Theatre, Thursday Evening,
 April 10th

Bradley Theatre, Thursday Evening,
 April 10th
 The Putnam Catholic Band will hold grand musical festival in Brad ley theatre, Thursday evening, April l6th. The band which was organized short time ago, is directed by Ame- dee Lucier, and has reached high de- gree of proficiency. The proceeds from this entertainment will be devoted wholly to the needs of the organiza- ton. It would be deplored if this city should be without band iand the Catholic Band deserves the patronage of all classes of our citizens.
 The program arranged is a fine one and is as follows:
 Opening by the band, March, Con-
 mander; Overture, Something Do
 ing
 Saxaphone solo Henry Gaudette Clarinet duet Henry Gaudette and
 Adamo Sarti
 Feature pictures
 Song, Les Regrets de Mignon, J.Duval Song, By the Old Cathedral Door,
 Philip Salvas
 Song J. Duval Violin solo Joseph Belair Male quartette
 Instrumental quartette, cornet, trom-
 bone, clarinet, baritone, lp. Nello,
 P. Orlando, B. Antonio, A. Sarti Admission 10, 20 and 30 cents. Tick cts are now on sale and may be ex- changed at the box office next Mon- day. adv
Putnam patriot., 1914-04-10
STRUCK BY TRAIN
George Hill of MOosup Narrowly Is
 capes Death
Brought to Day KimbaII Hospital in
 Serious Condition

Brought to Day KimbaII Hospital in
 Serious Londiiion
 George Hill of Moosup was brought to the Day Kimball hospital last Mon- day morning with his left thigh badly broken, the toes severed from his right foot, and cuts and bruises about the head and body. The injuries were sustained when he was struck by a passenger train at the Methodist church crossing in Moosup.
 Hill was driving pair of horses hitehed to lumber wagon. When he reached the crossing a freight train was switching ears. He waited few minutes and when the freight finally pulled over the crossing Hill drove onto the crossing just as a passenger train from the east came along. One horse was so badly injured that it had to be killed, the wagon was demolish- ed and Hill received Che injuries al- ready stated. A doctor was summon ed and gave first aid and ordered the man sent to the hospital and he was brought here in an automobile.
Putnam patriot., 1914-04-10
BOWLERS CELEBRATE
Teams Enjoy Fine Supper
Winners are Quests of Losers

A bowling team styled the Athletics, made up of local store clerks, bought a supper tor team made up of the clerks in Bugbees store, at the Put. nam Inn Grill Thursday evening. The two teams have been bowling for some weeks past with the understanding that the losers would buy supper. Twenty.one strings were rolled and the score stood 19 to 2i for the Bug bees. The total pinfall was Bugbee's, 9l22; Athletics, S75I.
 The teams were made up as fellows Bugbees: Ador Jarvis, Bernard Me- Garry, Ralph Bugbee, James Charron George Lewis.
 Athletics: Alvorez Miour, Frank Hogan, Allie King, Henry Benoit, Noel Dupre, Adelard LacroiX.
 The highest scores were made by Charron of the Bugbees, 1857, and Miour of the Athletics, 1921. The sup. per was held in the private dining room and was thoroughly enjoyed from oysters to nuts and the men sat at ta- ble talking over the features of the games and the "what might have beens.n Besides members of the teams the scorers, Arthur Duvert and Walter King, were included.
 The menu was as follows:
 Oysfars on Fl Half ShpI
 Consomne
 Olives Celery Ch ieken Salad Vegetable Salad
 Parker House Rolls Vanilla Ice Cream Assorted Cake Roquefort Cheese Toasted Crackers
 Coffee Cigars
Putnam patriot., 1914-04-10
Saw Herself as Others See Her

The Loftus Stock Company, "nie" is to tour the summer parks of Ne" Enolan5. is rehearsing at the Bradley theatre. With the company IS Oiaia Mathes, leading lady. Miss Ma'nes learning that at Thursdays regular show the Volunteer Organist was 10 De nroduced, attended tine matinee pro. duction. The picture was of especia, ;n,srest to her as she acted the part oi Mrs Yokem, the drunkard's wiIe' when the picture was made months ago, and had not before seen the ni.. 2, .s che went on tour shortly before II was developed.
Putnam patriot., 1914-04-10
Bans Published in West Thompson

At Sacred Heart Roman Catholic church, West Thompson, Sunday, the bans for Alfred St. Marie and Miss Ex- ida Bibeault were published for the first time. The couple live in West Thompson and are we'll known in-Put- nam. The wedding will be held at the Sacred Heart church Monday morning, April 20th, at 8 o'clock. A reception will follow at the home Of the brides parents, Mechanicsville.
Putnam patriot., 1914-04-10

Mrs. Silas NJ. Wheelock and chil- dren are spending the week at their summer cottage at Pleasant View.
 At a meeting of heads of commit tees of cleanup week ways and means were discussed for raising funds.
 Thomas Cummings, 19, was arrest ed Wednesday night by Seargent Hay es. He was wanted by the Providence police for stealing money from store where he was employed. An inspector came for him Thursday. lie lived in Putnam years ago with his parents.
 Merrill P. Paine gof Clark Univer- sity, Worcester, Is spending the Easter vacation with his mother on Center street.
Putnam patriot., 1914-04-10

electrical display. Many tickets have been sold and guests will be present from all of the surrounding towns and cities. It is expected that the sight will be brilliant one and that many pretty gowns will be displayed. La dies tickets for the concert may be had for 9 cents.
 The Knights have given many pub lie entertainments and they are always of high standard. They have a pleasant way of making their guests feel that they are especially welcome and see that they have good time. The order stands for much good in the community and is deserving of sup port on such an occasion. Tickets may be had of members or at the door on the night of the ball. There will be late trolley cars north and south.
 FLOOR DIRECTOR
 ALCIDE ST. ONCE
 ASSISTANT DIRECTOR
 BERNARD MCGARRY COMMITTEE OF ARRANGEMENTS John B. Daigle, G. K.
 Arthur l.. Duvert, D. G. K
 Frank H. Cordier, W.
 John B. Byrne, P. c. K.
 Henry N. Benoit, c.
 NJ. M. Dwyer, P. G. K.
 RECEPTION COMMITTEE John Byrne, P. G. K.
 J. J. McGarry, P. G. K.
 Isaac Champeau, P. G. K
 Richard German, P. G. K.
 Hector Duvert, P. G. K.
 Cyrill Remillard, Jr. Treas.
Putnam patriot., 1914-04-10
Meeting of Equal Franchise League

The April meeting of the Putnam Equal Franchise League will be held on Wednesday, the 18th, at s p. m., in odd Fellows hall. Mrs. Edward Por- fitt Of Hartford will speak. Mrs. Por- fitt, who is the Press Secretary of the Connecticut Woman Suffrage Associa- uon, Is one of the brightest speakers on suffrage in this state. There will be a musical program. Mrs. John c. Phil hps or Wsuregan will sing the follow ing selections:
 Somebody, Some Time Clark D Rockin' In De Win Neidlinger Times Roses Barry
 Mrs. Phillips will be accompanied py Miss Emma Burbank.
Putnam patriot., 1914-04-10
Insurance Agents Enjoyed a Banquet

In the three weeks contest TOT ne" business between the French speaking agents and the English agents of the Prudential Insurance Company of the Norwich district, the French members won. and on Friday evening enjoyed the fruits of their victory in a supper at the Wauregan House, Norwich. There were seventeen in the party, which sat down at 5.So o'clock, and they included agents from Norwlch, Pntnam and Willimantic. Songs anu music on the Vietrola were enjoyed after supper,
Putnam patriot., 1914-04-10
Eighty.fifth Birthday

Phineas Gardner Wright was S5 years old Friday. He is hale and hearty for his years and expects to live to be hundred. MT. Wright attain ed countrywide notoriety some years ago by erecting monument in Grove street cemetery with his bust carved thereon and also the inscription, "Go- ing but don't know where."
Putnam patriot., 1914-04-10
Bradley Theatre.

The "Aiways little better shown is attracting large crowds to the Bradley where some excellent feature pictures have recently been seen and many complimentary things have been said regarding tue high class the house has attained and the great improvements recently made. For the balance of the week some good features have been se- cured and with good vaudeville makes a big show for a dime. Adv
Putnam patriot., 1914-04-10

Mansfield Hose Company No.a is planning for turkey supper at fire headquarters next Thursday night with Foreman Fuller caterer.
 --Ovid Boulay was arrested by Cap. tain Murray this Thursday afternoon. Before he was finally captured he swsm the river twice north of the foundry He was booked on . charge of intoxi' cation and breach of the peace.
Putnam patriot., 1914-04-10
Putnam Post Office
Petitions Regarding Site Presented

According to Washington despatch on Wednesday Representative Mahan has presented to Congress petition bearing over 1000 signatures of citi- zens of Putnam asking that the site al- ready bought for the federal building be abandoned or disposed of and that the post office be retained in its pres- ent location until more convenient ar engagements can be made. MT. Mahan proposed to accomplish this purpose in a bill introduced yesterday. A pe- tition has been filed at the treasury de. partment protesting against changing the Putnam site.
 Examinations will be held at Put nam and Willimantic April 9 to ob- tain eligibles for filling a vacancy on the rural carrier force at Plainfield.
Putnam patriot., 1914-04-10
CLEANUP WEEK
United Effort of the People
A Successful Campaign luaugnrated
 Paint Up-Clean.Up

May to 9 has been designated as clean up week and the city twill get it's annual house cleaning. Plans are now forming for the systematic carry ing out of the work and and every- body will be appealed to do his mite. Cleanup week last year was a great success and hundreds of loads of re. fuse were carried to the dumps and unsightIy places made more slightly.
Putnam patriot., 1914-04-10
Interestins L.ces!s
ADVERTISEMENT

There's pretty pickings in Easter Ties here. All the new spring colors 5Oc. Church Clothing Company.
 Wanted buyers for farms in Wind- hsm county, also for city property in Putnam. A. B. Randall, real estate agent, office at Cargill hotel.
 We are going to make lot of men look swell for Easter. Come see what we can do for you. Suits and Over coats SIP, sl5 to S2O. Church Clothing Company.
Putnam patriot., 1914-04-10
More Information About RObprt Sutton
Reme embered by Major MeIniyre


 Major A. D. MeIntyre, who returned from a business trip through northern New England recently, throws some light on the life of Robert, Sutton who died at the town farm two. weeks ago and about whom little is known. The Major says that Sutton enlisted in Company c, Third Regiment,C. N.G., which was the Putnam company that left for the front during the Spanish American war, swhile he, the Major, was raising it to it's full quota in 1898. As Major Mcintyre remembers it Sut- ton gave his residence at thatltime as Charleston, $. c but it subsequently, developed that his name was Robert Seddon and that his father was Thom- as Seddon of Charleston. The father called to see his son and called on the Major while the company was in camp at Camp Marion, N C.. The father told .the officer that there was some money due his son from an estate in Massachusetts, but he had done all he could for him. Sutton was honorably discharged from the company al the close of the war and when the men were mustered out Sutton re-enlisted with the 46th volunteers and went to the Philippines. After his return from the islands Major Mcintyre collected the money due Sutton from the estate in Nj massachusetts, and placed it to his credit in the Putnam savings bonk, but it had all been withdrawn before Sutton died.
Putnam patriot., 1914-04-10
KNIGHTS OF
 COLUMBUS
Rio Preparations for Easter Monday
 Fist Annual Ball

MeIIom's Orchestra of Eight Pieces.
 Late Cars
 All is in readiness for the twenty first annual concert and ball of Carglll Council Knights of Columbus to be held in Union hall next Monday night. This event will open the post Lenten season as it has for twenty.one years past in one of the most popular society functions of the year. Mellom's Sing ing Orchestra of Worcester, eight pieces, will furnish music. A concert will be given from 8 to 9 followed by the grand march and dancing. Re- freshments will be served in the hall. A special feature will be the stage decor ations which will include an
Putnam patriot., 1914-04-10
Offered Farm to Unemployed
Woodstock Man Suggests Colonization
 Plan

Plan
 According to report received from Boston G. IA. Hager of West Wood stock has sent a letter to the leader of the workless workers in that city of- fering the use of his 50-acre farm in the northern corner of the town of Woodstock for colonization purposes. He states in his communication that the farm can be made tossupport at least fifty families. His offer merely includes the use of the land, there is no dwelling upon it, and suggests that someone else be found to finance the scheme until the colonists become self supporting. Mr Hager is about 65 years old and, with his wife, lives in house in the village of West Wood stock near the Clark hotel. They have lived in various parts of the town of Woodstock for the past ten years.
Putnam patriot., 1914-04-10
Card of Thanks

To the firemen and all those who in any way assisted me on the night of tne ire, in my building on South Main sleeL wish to sextend my sincere snanks. MRS. R. NJ. HoYLB. advs
Putnam patriot., 1914-04-10

--The local lodge of Odd Fellows has two teams. of twelve men each thae have entered contest in setting new members. The slde that wins tho contest will qe the guests of the other eide st supper.