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Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1914-02-27
wILsONyILLE

On Wednesday, Feb. IL, the body of
Mrs. Celinda (Towne) Corttis was
brought TO the cemetery here for inter-
ment, being the fifth that has been
brought "homen for the last sleep
since early autumn.
Mrs. Cortlis was born Feb. ~, 1888,
ana WAS the only daughter of the late
Benjamin and Mary Marcy Towne.
AT The age of sixteen she vas married
10 George Winter Corttis and they be-
gan their life together on farm in
what is locally known rs the Upton
District in this town. They resided
there until 1899 or 80 when tor year
they lived in North GrosVenordale at
which time Mr.. Corttis entered the
ministry. He held short pas torates in
Filing ton and WIS ford, Conn, and
afteIward was in Nineiand, n. j..
Bath, HalloWefl, Gardner and Burn
ham, Maine. In 1874 they purchased
farm in Foster, II. /, where they
made their home Mr.. Corttis preach
ing in Fast ktlHngly, Conn, also in
Foster and North Scituate, Il. l =, until
his death in 1875. Alter The death OF
Mr.. Corttis, Mrs. Cortlis renamed on
the farm until aboai six years ago,
when she sold her farm and removed
to Putnam, where she lived until two
years ago going from there TO North
Grosvenordale. She broke up her
home the last of December and went
to Oxford 10 hoard with Mrs. Anna
Davidson, distant relative. After a
few weeks illness she died of pneumC
MIA Feb. s, 1914. She leaves a grand
daughter, Mrs. G. 5 Harmon of Ply
mouth. Mass, niece, Mrs. j. +. Bur
Lesson of Putnam; three cousins and
several more remotely related She is
the last of her generation in her imme-
diate family.
Funeral SERVICES, conducted by Rev
w. j. Smith OF North q rosvenordale.
were held at the home of Mrs. David.
son on Wednesday, Feb. IL. Miss
Thyra Walker sang two selections,
Lead, Kindly Light and Homeland.
Leon Walker was undertaken.
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EAST WOODSTOCK

The men of the East Woodstoc k
Congregational church W II give II
unique supper and entertainment at
their chapel and hall Friday evening
from to IL. Come and get a splendid
supper on the European plan and see
white elephant.
Mrs. Mary Medbury of Putnam is
with her brother, Charles Bugbee.
Gertrude Anderson is assisting Mrs.
s. ii. Peckham.
Isaac Cham peau, manager of the
Peoples Store, Putnam, and clerks,
enjoyed sleighride last Thursday
evening, and were entertained by Mr..
and Mis-. j. G. Ames. The latter's
daughter, Miss Gladys Farmer, was
one of the mum Der.
Mr.. and Mrs. Luther Ieavitt of the
Neighborhood were dinner guests of L.
ii. Lindeman and family Wednesday.
Miss Flora Alton is confir ed to the
house with tonsilitis. She expects TO
be able 10 resume teaching the last of
the week.
Quite a numb from here attended
the concert at the Congregations al
church, Putnam last Friday evening,
given by the Lotus quartette and a
reader from Boston. Among the num-
Der were the following, Ezra May and
wife, II. b. Chandler and wife, L. ii.
Lindeman and wife, j. ID. Sanger Geo.
WeIherell and wife, Miss Mabel Eddy,
Geo. Nelly and Miss Beulah Sharpe.
A. II. Hubbard visited his mother
Mrs. H. p. Hubbard, in Nilimantie
Sunday. She is taking treatment of
DR.. Mason and is slowly improving.
Friends of Miss lAnn mcfarland
will be panied 10 learn that on Monday
at the home of Mrs. Ellen johnson in
Putnam she fell down the cellar stairs,
breaking her arm and wrist. She was
hurried 10 the Day Kimball hospital
where the fractures were reduced by
Or. Overlook. She then returned TO
MIS-. Johnson's where she was visiting.
She is in her Slst year and Is suffering
from the shock and bruises.
A history of the Congregational
church union has been presented TO
the library by Lawyer Harry f. Back
OF Danielson.
worlds character, the great detec-
tive. W. j. Burns, will give his eXpe-
riences in tracing dynamilers and
grafters, March D, at Bradley theatre
The High school association feel that
failure 10 hear this great lecture VIII
be a loss you will always regret. Adv
A very attractive line of Wallace
Nuiting and other pictures, both I'M
framed and framed are being shown
for Easter gifts at Shaws. Adv
With Vietrola in your home the
worlds best Easter music IS at your
Gull Come and hear some of the beau
liful records. @. +. Shaw. Adv
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SOUTH WOODSTOCK

Rev H. Douglas Pierce and wife left
here on Wednesday afternoon for their
new field of labor in Rockville. Mr..
Pierce has been pastor here about two
and half years, and is a very wide
awake stirring young man. lie has
been popular pastor, especially with
the young people of the church, and
carries the good wishes of all TO his
new pastorate. Mr.. Tedford of the
Gordon Training school supplied the
pulpit last Sunday and is expected
next Sunday also.
Miss Annie NJ. Shippey of Hartford
was the guest of her parents over Sun
day and Monday.
A. H. Williams is preparing to enter
on his new business venture in Pat
nam next week. The new firm is Mi
lot d Williams. They will occupy the
store lately vacated by N. T. Hurlbut.
The friends in this place of Meriva
Harvey, who for several years WAS Il
member of the family of j. e Burle-
son, learned with sincere sorrow of her
death in Thompson on Monday last.
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WOODSTOCK

Judge Z. NJ. Warner gave a strong
and helpful address in the chapel on
Sunday evening upon s'Bad men made
good by law
DR.. George Perley returned home
Saturday night from trip to Florida.
Miss Mary Perley will spend the re-
mainder OF the winter in California.
Il. l.. Child from Worcester was
nome over Sunday, and Mrs. w. G..
child entertained her cousin, Miss Lou
Use Larned.
ii is rumored that Rev. Mr.. Harri.
son from Southington has purchased
reach Orchard farm and will take
possession in early spring. The depar-
lure OF the Griswold family will be
deeply regretted.
Mrs. Clarence Taber has returned
from Glastonbury.
Mrs. Bingham is home for week.
Miss Mcclellan is in New York for
few weeks.
MS. Dr. Sheppard left on Friday for
week in New York.
Miss Nellie ID. Chandler is visiting
her brother, Arthur ID. Chandler.
Louis Lindeman from Brooklyn
sspsnt Washington's birthday at w. j..
Llndemanis.
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Empire Theatre

The management of the Empire the
atre announces that on Monday,
March u, they will inaugurate a
"Populariiy Contest which will run
till Saturday, April 4th. With every
admission ticket will be given a ballot,
good for one vote for the most popular
lady in Putnam. Any lady is eligible
TO this contest. The prize viii be a
beautiful diamond ring valued at $50,
which will be displayed at f. g..
Wright's Jewelry Store, 6 Elm street.
The judges of this cor test will be
Harry Meinken of the Observer and
Frank Cordier of the PATRIOT, and a
third party to be selected by the con.
testants at the end OF the first week.
These judges will count the ballots and
award the diamond ring 10 the winner
at the close of the contest.
The same good shows, at the same
little prices, with the Famous Player
feature every Thursday, will continue
during this contest. adv
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NORTH WOODSTOCK

Thomas Hedges is in st. Vincent's
hospital, Worcester, where he is under
going an examination for some stom.
ach trouble.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harold Hubbard and
son Eugene spent Sunday and Mon
day with their sister, Mrs. Agard of
Union.
Elmer Corttis and family have been
entertaining Miss Mary Corttis of
North Grosvenordale for a week.
Mrs. John McGregor of KilIingly
has been spendingia week with rcla
tives in the village.
Mrs. Ozias Milligan entertained her
sister-in-law, Mrs. Benjamin Brown of
Webster ior the weekend.
Friends of Miss Ann Mcfarland are
sorry TO hear of the,injury she sustain
ed from a fall while visiting friends in
Putnam. Her injuries are several
bones of the left wrist broken and Sc
we've bruises on the face.
Harris Potter of Ware is spending a
week with relatives in town.
Edwin Weslund of Worcester has
been visiting friends in the English
Neighborhood the past week.
Mrs. Byron Bates attended the fune-
raj of her father, Menzies Bates inWor-
cester on Tuesday. Burial was in Rut-
land where the deceased was for many
years engaged in the manufacture of
wooden goods.
Nus. Wendell Witter has been in
Providence the past week visiting her
sister, Mrs. Angel and brother, who
IRE both on the sick list.
Miss Bernice Leavitt of West Hart
ford is expected home for the week
end
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DEATHS

In Oxford, Mass, February s, Mrs.
Celinda Corttis, aged so years, IL
months, 20 days.
In Putnam, February q, Alfred y.
Law, aged rs years.
In Putnam, February p, Mary La
parle, aged Al years.
In Putnam, February Il, Mary
Clemmons, of Brooklyn, aged 10 years.
In Boston, Charles Copley. Burial
in Putnam.
In Putnam, February .23, William
Butts, aged 80 years.
In Thompson, February %, Mariva
Harvey OF futnanI, aged 6S years.
In Meriden, February Is, Nellie
Bradshaw. Burial in East Putnam.
in Putnam, February "A, Mrs. Nellie
Mills.
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EAsTFoRD

Charles Clark and wife visited
friends lin West Thompson and Put
nam Sunday and Monday.
Miss Eleanor Keith was in Putnam
Saturday.
Rev. james Il. King was in Ashford
one day last week where he had charge
of tbs funeral of Mrs. Brown.
Mrs. Ellery Badger and DIN were in
Putnam Tuesday.
George Clark and wife and Herbert
visited Mr.. CLARK parents, Darwin
Clark and wife, here Sunday.
George Bosworih of Southbridge was
in town Sunday.
Rev. James b. King was in Putnam
Wednesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Cowan and little girl,
whose house burned last week, are liv-
ing in one of the tenements in the Lo.
rem Bosworth house, owned by A. NJ
Bowen.
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WOODS rOCK VALLEY


stephen Hopkins died on Thursday
iasti alter a brief Illness caused by par
alStle shock. The funeral WIS held on
sunday Rev. &. NJ. Jones of West
oodstoek officiating. Interment Was
- me Barlow cemetery beside his wife,
aafah bicknell, whom he has survived
s ABOUT ten years. Mr. Hopkins was
ooih Ia Lippett, r. f., and was the
eluest sou of Col. Hopkins who was a
itgsident OF this town for many years.
ne leaVes one son, Charles of Hartford;
V ue,s laughter, Mrs. Holden Arnold Of
s"llllmantic; two sisters, Mrs. George
5. y OF West W oodstock, and Mrs.
vary Richmond of Geneseeo, ILL.,; and
MO NO brothers. Frank of Putnam and
Mlhard OF scilnate, X. !. Since his
s maattlage he had resided on the Bick-
ueii homestead until his death.
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w EST GLocEsTER

Roy Law is recovering from pneu-
monia.
Miss Daisy Greene and Miss Lucy
Greene visited in Danielson recently.
Mr.: and Mrs. Jasman of Bowdltch
Mills entertained friends from Putnam
sunday.
Clarkville school was closed Monday
and Tuesday of this week on account
of Washington's birthday.
Winfred Paul and family are indian.
ielson this week
Mrs. George Burlill and Mrs. Ar
dele Chapman of East Putnam were
the guests OF friends here last week.
News reached here Sunday of the
death OF Mrs. Nellie Bradshaw Of Mer
iden. She was the daughter Of Edward
BabbiIt and wife OF East Putnam, and
Is survived by a sister, Mrs. e. f.. Heath
of Putnam and three brothers, William
and Seth of East Putnam, and Richard
of Panama.
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Paint Now

If your property needs it don't wait.
There are two parts of a job: the
paint and the work; the work is more
than the paint.
The cost of paint is about two-fitths;
the work three fifths.
Paint won't come down in hurry;
too many jobs put-off
Men are waiting for 81 or So; they
don't know H. they think they are
waiting for $50 or S25.
Why don't men use their heads?
DENOE
II. l.. Burt sells it
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EAST PUT NAM

Mrs. w. H. Cady called on Mr.. and
Mrs. Houghton Monday.
Attendance at school was very small
the past week on account OF bad travel
ing.
Mis-, Elva BurriII spent Saturday
night and sunday with her grahupaf-
ents, George Burrill and wife.
Mrs. Nellie Bradshaw, sister OF Will
liam Rabbit, was brought here tues
day for burial in the East Putnam
cemetery.
The Ladies' Aid will meet next
Wednesday at ? p. m. with Ms. X. T.
Decatur.
John Gedney has been on the SICK
list.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1914-02-27
For Worn Books.

The most beautiful books are bound
with leather. II in constant use the
calf or morocco soon becomes worn.
To remedy this condition use equal
quantities of white Of egg and water
beaten together. Apply with q soft
brush or piece of flannel. When thor
oughly dry, polish with . fresh piece
IF flannel.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1914-02-27

The grade between Sta. 1900 and
sta. 1850 is true grade, also from
sta. 2200 10 Sta $3.50, from Sta. 1900
TO Sta 5000, from STA. 1900 to Sta.
1850, from Sta. 1890 to Sta. 4l00, from
Sta. 1850 to STA 1850 and fro Sta.
1850 to Sta. 49G3.5.
Layout Of Grades Of Curb Line
The grades Of curb line correspond
in elevation TO those of the center
line except at street intersection
where they are brought 10 meet the
era les OF intersecting streets.
ARCHIBALD MACDONALD,
Mayor.
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ABINGDON

Mrs. Willis Covell is ill.
ar. and Mrs Charles Weeks of Au-
hSa'h, II. l., spent Wednesday with
MS mother, Mrs. George Hicks.
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Mrs. Nellie Bradshaw

The body of Mrs. Nellie Bradshaw
was brought TO Putnam Tuesday for
burial in the East Putnam cemetery
She died in Meriden Saturday. Mrs
Bradshaw was the daughter of Mr.
and Mrs. Edward Babbitt of East Put
nam. She is survived by her mother,
three brothers, William and Seth of
and by sister, Mrs. Clarence Heath
of this CITY.
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Charles Copley

The body of Charles Gopley was
brought from Boston to Putnam for
burial Saturday. The young man
was grandson of The late Henry
Leach, who many of the Older citizens
remember as a resident here, living in
the Moriarty house Oh Woodstock
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1914-02-27
Mary CIemmons

Mary Clemmons of Brookly died at
the Day Kimball hospital Friday. The
body has been placed in the tomb at
the Grove street cemetery. She was
20 years old.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1914-02-27
Horse Owners

will interested that -aresofferingEfor
limited time, SPECIAL PRICE REDUCTION, all
Street and Stable Blanket and Robes.
HERE YOUR OPPORTUNITY
The Donaldsonville chief., 1914-01-17

he installation Of the office ~
Gently elected by Olive Camp ~
Woodmen Of the World, will E
place at a special meeting ofY
organization to be held Sunday al
noon, Jan. Is, at 3 o'clock, and an
teresting program of exercises is
ing arranged in honor Of the occas
District Deputy Robert Hendel
will conduct the installation
monies, and Past Head Consul A
Booth, Of New Orleans, will del
an address. A supper will be g
in themlo5se room after }2l|sf 3]
The Donaldsonville chief., 1914-01-17
w. 3. Patton in "L-azy Bill"

The peculiar comedian, W. B. Pat
ton, will present his new play, Lazy
Bill at the Grand Theatre next
Monday night. Mr. Patton needs no
introduction to local theatre patrons,
as he has been seen here for many
seasons in his various productions
and has numerous friends and ad-
mirers. THE Minister'S Son. ''The
Last Rose of Summer, . 'sThe Slow
Poke and "The Blockhead' are
still fresh in the minds of many who
appreciate plays of human interest
Unlike most stars with regulations,
Mr.. Patton takes unusual care in Sc
lecting his supporting company, which
perhaps is the reason that all the
characters in his plays stand out to
advantage.
The peculiar characters Mr.. Pat
ton portrays are of those homely, hon
est, big-hearted, lovable types, which
very few artists are able to han
die successfully without exaggeratlon
Lazy Bill is play which deyel'
OPS intense interest and grips the
heart, yet through it all runs a vein
cd. quaint humOr. It's scenes are
laid in a small town il upper New
York state and the story is woven
around the character Of DR.. Bill Hale
country physician, known by every
one as Lazy Bill but who in reality
has much skill when he feels dis
posed to use it, which is amply prov
hprnra he NAV ends.
The Donaldsonville chief., 1914-01-17
Examination For Postmaster at Belle
Alliance.

The United States Civil Service
commission announces that on Feb.
an examination will be held at
Belle Alliance as a result of which it
Is expected to make certification to
I'LL a contemplated vacancy in the
position Of fourth class postmaster at
that place, unless it shall be decided
In the interests of the service to
Till the vacancy by reinstatement.
The compensation of the postmaster
ait Belle Alliance was $424 for the
last fiscal year
Age limit, 21 years and over on
the date Of the examination, with
the exception that in a state where
women are declared by statute to
be of full age for all purposes at IS
years, women Is years Of age on the
date of the examination will be ad-
mitted.
Applicants must reside within the
territory supplied by the postoffice.
The examination is open to all
citizens of the United States who
can comply with the requirements.
Application forms and full informa-
nsn concerning the examination can
be secured from the postmaster at
Belle Alliance, Or from the U. S.
Civil Service Commission, Washing
ton, D. c.
A'rlicatioe'e e""'''d be rronerlv ex.
ecu<~G and jiieJ with the Commission
at '|;:<AinS ou Il }vs,s. seven days
befo =;S aar@ c. H.. animation,
othcE9 50 il may be inplacticable to
examine the applicants.
The Donaldsonville chief., 1914-01-17
Rebuilding r. e r. Bridge at
Melville.

Marking the completion of the
first step In the rebuilding of the
Texas & Pacific bridge over the
Atchafalaya river at Melville, the
first old span was floated out Mon
day afternoon; leaving the site clear
for the newly-completed camel-back
span to be floated in Tuesday morn
ing. The eyes of the engineering
world for several months have been
focused upon this particular piece of
work, which will take it's place in
the annals of successful engineering
as a feat accomplished against ter
rifle odds.
The swiftness of the Atchafalaya
river, it's sudden rises and falls, its
sandy river bed and the further
fact that the bridge must be built
within the shortest possible time be.
cause of heavy traffic, all combined
to make his work beset With many
difficulties. On Aug. 23 Frank c.
Haley, with picked force of men
from the Phoenix Bridge Company,
began the erection of the new span.
This work was done on barges, ION
which was first erected the false
work, trestle-like edifice of piling,
which placed the actual foundation
Of the steel span about thirty feet
above the rivers level
This structure was completed abou'
four weeks ago. but due to the stage
of the water it was necessary tC
wait until the river fell to the point
1t reach on the 8th inst. Huge
barges were floated under the span
to be removed from the bridge, and
on these barges additional false work
was built. Water was then pumped
into the barges to sink them below
the span. after which the span was
firmly fixed and the water was
pumped out of the barges, which
caused them to rise, and, rising with
the barges and false work, the old
span was elevated above the bridge
and with the current floated out OF
it's place and down the river, where
1t was anchored near the new span.
The Donaldsonville chief., 1914-01-17
His Middle Name.

His Middle Name.
He isn't handsome-far from that,
AS manly beauty goes;
He doesn't sport the latest hat
Or up-to-datest clothes.
And yet he is more popular
Than all the blooming roost;
And ev'rybody likes him, for
His middle name is Boost.
He doesn't wear the latest styles
Or know the latest fad;
But he just smiles and smiles and
SMILES
When things are going bad.
He talks a lot, when rainclouds
pour,
Of crops they have produced;
He sees their silver lining, for
His middle name is Boost.
He makes no million bucks a year,
And yet he has enough;
His charity is giving cheer
When things are looking tough.
Of friends he owns a plenty. more
Than money has induced;
Yep, everybody likes him, for
His middle name is Boost.
Get out yourself and boost a bit
And jolly folks along,
For knocking never makes a hit
When things are breaking wrong.
If you should hear a kicker roar,
Just bump him off the roost,
And show the folks you're plugging,
for
Your middle name is BOOST.
Douglas Malloch.
The Donaldsonville chief., 1914-01-17

Miss Gertrude Wilson, who with
her mother has successfully operated
hotels in Burton and DonaldsonYille,
has leased the Dupaty House in this
town, and is now offering the public
first-class hotel service. The Dupaty
House is the only hotel we have in
NapoRonville, and it is Natter
that concerns us all that the place
be made attractive to people who
visit this section either on business
or pleasure. a good hotel is a good
advertisement for a town, and We
hope the new proprietress will sue
ceed in making the place what il
ought to Assumption Pioneer.
The Donaldsonville chief., 1914-01-17
|. S. i. N0TEsIlN NEWS.
Weekly Letter FROM School of Jour-
naIism at State university-Em-
bryonie Reporters Write interest
jnuly of Student Activities.

After a vacation Of thirteen days
for the Christmas holidays the stu
dent body has resumed the work OF
the session with renewed v1gor and
enthusiasm, and with New Year, S
resolutions fresh in memory they are
making preparations for the mid
term examinations two weeks hence.
The fifth Farmers Demonstration
Conference will be- held at the Uni
Yersdty beginning an. 20 and ex-
tending over peesod OF ten days.
Short courses viii He offered under
the direction Of seen tlficaliy trained
experts Special round trip rates Of
one and onerthird fare plus IS cents
have been granted over all rail-
roads. The conference has attracted
large number Of the best farmers
in the state annually, and it is ex-
pected the record of attendance this
year will surpass that of any previous
session. Men of prominence and ex-
perience in agricultural pursuits will
lecture on the vital problems of the
day TO the agricultural interests OF
the state.
George Baillio, a member Of the Sc
nior class, has been elected editor
in-chief Of the 1914 Gumbo to fill
the vacancy caused by the resigna-
ton from the University of former
editor Harmon Sayes. The appoint,
ment of Miss Frances Robertson as
assistant editor and Miss Maize How.
ell as art editor has been announced
by the newly elected head.
The basketball season, which open
ed successfully with trip during the
Christmas holidays on which the L
S. U. five annexed victories in al
three games played, is attracting
considerable attention from the ad
mirers of the sport. The S. L. /. L
quintette was Overwhelmingly de
feated by a score OF. Al to Z by the
| Tigers in the first home game of The
season on Friday evening of last
week.
| Considerable off-hand discussion o
the proposed Southwestern Intercol
legiate Athletic Association is cur
rent on the campus, but nothing au
| thoritatiVe has been given out as tt
the possible action by the athletic
officials of the University.