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Putnam patriot., 1914-01-02
WOODSTOCK

The Christmas entertainment in Academy hall on Christmas Eve was well attended. A aketchi Christmas in war timen under the direction. of NJ IFS. Dr. Shedpard was presented, the little people carrying out their part in an interesting way. The unexpected ab- sence of John Casey whoi was to have had prominent part as soloist was a disappointment. A well laden Christ mas tree held treasures for the little ones. George Hamilton was very real as Santa Claus.
 The stereopticon lecture on Sunday evening upon Buddhism was of unu- sual interest.
 Mrs. Barnard is at Miss Mary Per- ley's for the winter.
 Lewis Miller has been home few days.
 Miss Ann Mcfarland has been at The Elms the past few days.
 Richards L.. Child was home from Philadelphia for Christmas.
 Raymond Sheldon frem Brown Uni wersity, and his sister Gladys from Howard Seminary are home fer the holidays.
 
 .dall spent Christmas in Woodstock.
 Mrs. Annie Lyon wife of Rev J ames Lyon, was buried last week from her home in Pawtueket, R. |.
 The young people are enjoying the skating, large party being on the cranberry bog Tuesday evening.
 OBITUARY
 Patrick keane died at his home in Woodstock on Tuesday, tke 23d, from the effects of n shock after an illness of five days. MT. Keane was born in County Tipperary, Ireland, 65 years ago. He cane to the United States in 1876 and has lived in Woodstock for the last 35 years. He lived the quiet life of farmer and was of home lov- ing disposition. He leaves a wife, a son and daughter. The funeral SCI. vices, conducted by Rev. Charles F. Bedard, were held at St. Mary church in Putnam on Friday. The music was furnished by special choir and there was profusion of flowers. The bear CTS were Thomas DW yer of Webster, Thomas Donahue of Worcester, Charles Meehan of Hyde Park, and John Mee- han of Woodstock Burial was in the family plot in St. MarY's cemetery.
 CARD OF THANKS = We wish 10 thank those friends and neighbors who so kindly remem bered us in our recent loss of husband and father. A so we grately acknowledge our appreciation for the many floral tributes and the services of tue bearers.
 Adv Mrs Patrick Keane and Family
Putnam patriot., 1914-01-02
BINGTON

The members of Wolf Den Grange presented the three act.eomedy, "MrS. Briggs of the Poultry Yard, to large audience in Abingdon Hall, Dee. 17th, also presenting it in Brooklyn Friday night. In Abingdon MT. Roberts sang several beautiful solos between the acts with piano accompaniment by Miss Alice Peal. Mrs. Leonard Wat. son also played piano solo. A largo sum has been realized by these two performances which will be used r The benefit of the grange. The play will be presented in the Community House, Pomfret, Monday night, Jan 5, ats o'clock. Admission 25 and b cents. They will also present it in Eastford in the chapel, Saturday even ing, January 10. srhe following is the cast of characters:
 Mrs. Briggs, a woman of business
 Mrs. Walter k. Brown Ralph Leonard A. Watson Jimmy Her Henry R. Rich Alvira Family Virginia Sharpe Melissa Mae P. Sharpe Siias Green, near relation
 Clarence Peck ham MT. Lee, wealthy neighbor
 Herbert R. Slye Virginia Lee, his daughter,
 Mrs. Leonard A. Watson Eaisy Thornton, her friend
 A. Roxana Wilbur Mrs.O'Connor, with no liking for goats
 EuTetta C. Grosvenor Mandy Bates, whose tongue will stum- ble adv) Mrs. Henry LeFort The whist club met in the hall Mon- day evening. The prizes were won by Mrs. MeGorty and Henry Holhrook.
Putnam patriot., 1914-01-02
THOMPSON

Lester and Myrtiee Broughton spent the holidays in Thom pson.
 Mrs. Howard from Wilsonville is keeping house for Mrs. Joseph Mills for few days.
 Homer Mills and friend spent Sun day at the Mills home.
 MT. Van Ornum from West Lynn spent the holidays with Rhodes X Foisey in Thompson.
 The Baptist people held their home missionary concert Sunday morning instead of the regular service. The B. |. F. U. was led in the evening by Miss Edith Logee. The covenant meeting was held Wednesday after noon answering for the Wednesday night prayer meeting as we'll.
 George Ross has gone to Vermont af- ter carload of cattle.
 c. V. Chase entertained fifteen of his relatives New Years day.
 Miss Mary Chase is spending few days.in New Jersey with her sister, Mrs. Allen Reynolds.
 An oyster supper was given We'd nesday night by Randolph Chandler in the grange rooms.
 Richard Barton's brother and fami- ly from Rye, N. Y., have been visiting him the past week.
 NJ. H. Geissler spent Christmas at his home in Thompson.
Putnam patriot., 1914-01-02
NORTH WOODSTOCK

Miss Mary F. Potter is spending hei vacation in New Orleans with Clar- enee Weaver and family. Mr. Weaver has just been promoted to 3 more re. sponsible position in The employ of the Illinois Central where he is engaged as engineer of maintenance of ways. The men in the division he has just left, presented him on Christmas with a diamond stud and alligator travelling bag, and Mrs. Weaver was given a ma hogany chest of silver costing about S500. It is pleasing to see our Wood stock boys make good.
 Mrs.Austin Nichols died at her home in this village on Tuesday from con sumption. She was the daughter of MT. and Mrs. Joseph Brown, and be- sides her husband, leaves her parents and several brothers and sisters. Bur. iaI was on,Thursday, funeral services being held at p. m,
 Miss Ruth Hall, teacher in West Hartford, is the guest of Miss Bernice Leavitt.
 Miss Eunice Hi6bard is visiting her sister, Mrs. Gilbert Deane of Eastford
 Miss Jennie Reyes is teaching the primary department in the Qunebaug school.
 James V. Perrin of Montreal spent last week with his parents, C. NJ Per rin and wife.
 John Nelson has been entertaining his sister, Miss Eleanor Nelson of Pas. eoag.
 Mrs. Frank Chaffee and grandson, Robert Jordan, spent the weekend with relatives in Stoughton.
 L.J. Leavitt spent few days this week with Dr. C. C. Gildersleeve and family in Norwich.
 Mrs. Samuel Barrett received word of the death of her granddaughter Mrs. Mabel Vinton Hummer, which took place in Salem last Sunday. She was about 40 years old and leaves hus- band, infant son, mother, brother, and other near relatives. The funeral was on Wednesday at p. m.
Putnam patriot., 1914-01-02
EASTFORD

MT. and Mrs. Charles Clark enter, tained Rev. and Mrs. Miller and Miss Louva of West Thompson Christmas day and Friday. They also entertain. ed Misses Olive and Ina Buell. Friday.
 AllieMarcy and Gerald were in town Christmas with new 1914 Overland touring ear.
 Gilbert Deane and wife are entertain ing Mrs. Deane's sister, Miss Eaniee Hubbard of North Woodstock.
 Mrs. Leon Walker of New Haven has been recent guest of her father, pr. H. H. Converse and family.
 Fred Bowen and Eddie Lewis were in Putnam Monday.
 Miss Florence Warren of New York is spending the holidays al her home here.
 Miss Mabel Jones of Soutabridge spent Christmas and the rem ainder of the week at her home here.
 Miss Olive Buell. of the Willimantic high school, Minnie Jones, MaryGreen, Edith and Ernest Bdell of the Tour tellotte memorial high school, ,Grosyen- ordale, are spending the holiday recess at their homes here.
 Ralph Davis, wife, and two children Of Weslford, returned to their home Sunday after spending a number of days with Mr. and Mrs. Welcome Da- wis.
Putnam patriot., 1914-01-02
WOODSTOCK

The annual meeting Of the Wood. stock Theft Detecting society was held in Society hall, North Woodstock, Tuesday afternoon. After the reports of officers were read and approved the following officers were elected for the ensuing year:
 President, Chester E. May.
 Vice president, George NJ. Sampson.
 Treasurer, David Aldrieh.
 Secretary, 5. Howard Peckham.
 Standing committee, w. $. Kenyon, B. k. Ritch, Charles E. Perrin, John NJ. Perrin, Jr., Arthur Morse, Henry K. Stafford.
 Pursuers, Jarvis Hall, Charles Ta- Der, l.. If. Healey, Charles Potter, All len Kenyon, Alfred Harvey, Edgar Trask, George Sampson, William Har- riS.
 Auditors, +. 0. Chaffee, H. K. Saf- ford, O. A. Hiscox.
 Collector, H. B. Andrews.
 You want share of the savings on ready to. wear clothes that will soon be offered to the people of this communi- ty? Of course you do. Then watch the papers carefully. adv
Putnam patriot., 1914-01-02
Methodist Episcopal Church

The Sacrament of the Lords Supper will be observed Sunday morning. A large audience was present last Friday evening 10 enjoy the cantata ] and Christmas tree and all speak in highest praise Of the evenings enter tain ment, and the children were made happy by Santa Claus visit. The concert Sunday evening was also well was prettily decorated. Much credit is due those having the entertainments in charge.
 Rho Delta class held their annual Christmas meeting at the home of Mrs. Gascoigne Wednesday evening. A tree, with the usual exchange of presents, was enjoyed. A program and refreshments made the evening one of especial pleasure. A meeting of the Circuit Leagues was held in Danielson Thursday even ing.
 District Superintendent Scrivener of Norwich will be present and preach on Sunday evening, Jan. l9, holding the fourth quarterly conference at the church Tuesday evening, Jan. 21st. A meeting of the Sunday school board for the election of officers was held Tuesday evening at the church, a supper being served to all at 6 o'clock. The following officers were chosen:
 Superintendent, D. B. Gilbert.
 Asst superintendent, l.. F. Battey.
 Elementary superintendent, Miss Edith Foster.
 Primary perintendent, Mrs. G. D. Stanley.
 Cradle roll, Mrs. Walter Wallen.
 Home department and absentees Mrs. Ella Wood.
 All of the teachers were reelected for the coming year. The Sunday school committee was made a commit tee to serve banquet for the Sunday SC hool in the near future.
 Our congregation will unite in ser vice of prayer with the Congregational church two nights next week, Tuesday evening al the Congregational church and "Wednesday evening in our church. Regular service Thursday evening.
 Be sure to attend the organ concert to be held in this church Sunday even- ing at 7.30 o'clock by Dr. Minor C. 
 York city.
Putnam patriot., 1914-01-02
DETECTIVES

Do you want to become Detective? Earn xl0O to $15O monthly and better your present position. If interested, write, Detective, P. 0. Box 6i3, Hart ford. 51
Putnam patriot., 1914-01-02
DEATHS

In Salem, Dec. 2S, Mrs. Mabel Vim ton, wife of Herbert Hummer, aged A years.
 In Willimantic, Dec. 3l, Florence Arnold Thompson, aged 2S years.
 In North Woodstock, Dec. 30, Mrs Myra Brown, wife of Arthur Nichols aged "A years.
 In Putnam, Dec. 27, Matilda Con verse, aged 9l years.
Putnam patriot., 1914-01-02

At ChandIer's hall, Friday evening, January 2d, at o'clock. Miss Grace K. Wetzel of New Haven, elocutionist and dramatic reader. Miss Wetzel is Q sister of Prof. John Wetzel of Yale, has most attractive personality and is distinguished as an elocutionist. Also Miss Pauline k. Merchant of New York, sings in opera and at the great 50th st. cathedral. Has a particularly sweet voice and will sing some of the old songs. Miss Marchant is particu- Early attractive. She will bel accom-. panied by distinguished pianist. Ad- mission 50 cents. These engagements will be continued if the patronage is sufficient to pay expense only. Adv
Putnam patriot., 1914-01-02
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Putnam patriot., 1914-01-02
WEST THOMPSON

Rev. and Mrs. Miller and Miss Lou va spent Christmas in Eastford with MT. and Mrs. Charles Clark.
 Miss Ellen Sandstrom spent Christ mas and the remainder of the week at her home here.
 A very interesting Christmas con cert and tree was held in the vestry of the Methodist church on Wednesday evening. The program in charge of Miss Mabel Young was as follows: Hymn 1s3.
 Scripture reading Superintendent Prayer Pastor Song, Peace Mrs. J. k. Miller Recitation, Welcome MiltonSandstrom Recitation Pauline Sandstrom Recitation Willie Johnson Recitation Edith Sandstrom Singing Children Reading Miss Mabel Young Recitation Walter Stocks Recitation Elsie Sandstrom Recitation Harold Perrin Duet Louva Miller, Esther Sandstrom Recitation Edmund Sandstrom Recitation Emma Perrin Recitation Mildred Johnson Reading Louva Miller Singing, Ring On Children Remarks Pastor Hymn 2lS
Putnam patriot., 1914-01-02

For any itchiness of the skin, for skin rashes, chap, pimples, etc., try Doan's Ointment. 50c at all drug Store. adv
 Feel langnid, weak, run down Headache? Stomach "ohD? A good remedy is Burdock Blood Bitlers. Ask your druggist. Price Sl. adv
Putnam patriot., 1914-01-02
PoMF RET CENTER

There was good attendance at the Miracle Play at the Community House Tuesday night in spiie of the heavy storm. The pantonime is very beau tiful and impressive and worth going miles to sec
 The schools have closed for Christ mas vacation.
Putnam patriot., 1914-01-02
BIRTHS

In Salem, recently, son to Mir and Mrs. Herbert Hummer.
 In Putnam, Dec. I27, daughter. to MT. and Mrs. Walter Rice.
Bisbee daily review., 1914-07-15
DAY OF
 DAYS
 By LOUIS JOSEPH VANCE Copyright, 1912, by the Frank A. Muusey Go.
By LOUIS JOSEPH VANCE

Copyright, 1912. by the Frank A. Muusey Co.
Bisbee daily review., 1914-07-15

TO BE CONTINUED.
Bisbee daily review., 1914-07-15

-Afy sympathy" said P. sybarite. sip. piug. 'I'm really distressed. And yet you couldn't have won against me to- night It could not be done. I am in- vinclblG It is-Hsmet-my day of days"
 Pen6eldlloughed discordanty.
 Maybe Jt looks that way to you. But aren't you a little premature? You haven't banked that wad yet. you know. Any minute something might happen to make.you think otherwise"
 Nothing like that is going to hap pen" F. Sybarite retorted, with calm conviction "The luck's with me-"
 Believe me," insisted the other with convincing simplicity. 'Im such album loser I'm willing to stake my last $500 on the proposition that you don't leave this house a dollar richer than you entered lt"
 'Doner said P. sybarite instantly "If I get away with it you pay me $500. Is that rightP
 Exactly"
 "But-where shall we meet to settle the w0ger?T
 Pen6eld smiled cheerfully. "Dlne with me at the Bizarre this evening at e."
 "If I lose. with pleasure. Other wise, you are to be my guest"
 "Its a bargain. I'm curious to know how you came to butt in here on my personal card of introduction. Where did you get it|
 Found it in a hat left in my pos session by a gentleman in a great hurry. whom I much desired to see again and therefore-presuming him to be Mfr Bailey Pen6eld-came here to find"
 ''The gentleman was unknown to youY
 "Entirely-a tall young man with an ugly mouth; rather fancies him self, I should say; a bit of a bOunder. You recognize this sketchY
 Perhaps" Pendeld murmured thoughtfully.
 Ills name|
 Perhaps he wouldn't thank me for telling you that"
 "Very well. Now, why and how are you going to separate me from my winningsY'
 "By force" said Mir. Penheld, with
Bisbee daily review., 1914-07-15

'The game is closed" he announced evenly with slow smile. Sir directly to ?. Sybarlte-"a room los- ing S2J,O00 In one day ceases opera lions. You are just S2j.OO0 Co the good. Accept my congratulations"
 Opening the cash drawer. he clear ed it completely of It's contents. plac- ing before P. Sybarite a tremendous accumulation of bills. old and new. ot all denominations. loose and in pack ages together with some ten or twelve golden double eagles.
 'I believe you will find that cor rect be observed genially. After ward trust you will do me the honor of splitting a bottle with me in the lounge"
 Delighted" said P sybarite.
 penGeid strolled off. exchanged a few words with am acquaintance or two and a few more with his en- ployees and went downstairs. The re- maining handful of patrons disappear ed gradually, yet so quickly that p. Sybaute was a lonely outsider by Che tune he had finished counting his win nings and slowing them away about his person.
 Presenting the croupier with S5OO he recovered his hat at last and de- scended, to find Penfeld awaiting him at the foot of the stairs
 When Pete had placed a plate of caviar sandwiches between ?. Sybarite and bis host and filled their glasses from a newly opened bottle he with drew from the lounge and closed the door behind him.
 Penfelds eyes promptly lost much of their genial glow. Notwithstanding this with no loss of manner he lifted @ ceremonious glass to the health of bis guest.
 "Congratulatonsg said he. and drank as a thirsty man drinks.
 May your shadow never grow less" |" P. Sybarlte returned, putting down an empty glass.
 That's a perfectly good wish plumb wasted" said Penfeld, refllIng both glasses, his features twisted into the wryest of grimaces. Fact is-I don't mind telling you-your luck tonight has, I'm afraid, played the very devil with me. This house won't open up again until ! raise another bankroll."
Bisbee daily review., 1914-07-15

engaging candor orc dosolotos mo Co descend to rough neck methods. but am @ lnreor stronger man Chan you. Atr."-
 "sybarite." sald Ono llttio man Gush. lng "P.-by Che guco of God-syba. ntor'
 Delighted Co make your ocqualnt. nnce, Mr. sybarite But before we lose our tempers. what do you say to a fair proposition. Leave with mo what you have won tonight, and Ill pay it back to the last cent with interest within six months"
 or have every confidence in your pro- fessional honor" P. sybarito replied bluudly, "up to the certain point to which we have attained tonight But the truth isl need the money"
 You're unwlse," said the other and sighed profoundly. 'Tm sorry. You oblige me to go the limit"
 Not |. On the contrary. I advise you against any such dangerous course"
 "DangerousT'
 "Gf you interfere with me I'll so to the police"
 "The policeY" Penneld elaborated an infection of derision. 'I keep this pre- cinct fin my vest pocket"
 "Possibly-so far as concerns your maintenance Of this gambling house But murder-thnt's another matter"
 Again the gambler sighed. What must be must" said he, rising. Nov Ing to the wall, he pressed a call but ton and simultaneously whipped a re- volver into view 'I hope you're not armed" he protested sincerely. Tt would only make things messy. And then l hate to have my employees run any risk"-
 You are summoning a posse, I take it?" inquired ?. sybarlte, likewise on his feet
 Half a dozen huskies," ossented the other. "If you know your little book you'n come through at once and save yourself a manhandIing."
 Its too bud" r. Sybarite regretted pensively, and cast a desperate glance round the room
 But exactly at the moment when de- spair entered into the heart of the lit- tie man-dispossessing altogether his cool assumption of confidence fin his star-there rang through the house a crash SO heavy that its mufled thun- der penetrated even through the closed door to the lounge. Another followed it instantly and at deliberate intervals a third and fourth.
 Instantly the door was thrown open, and. with the instantaneous effect of a jack in the box. Pete showed a dirty gray face of fright on the threshold.
 Good Lord. boss" he yelled. Run for yo' life. We's raided"
 He vanished.
 With an oath Pendeld started to- ward the door, and instantly ?. Syba- rite shot at bis gun hand like a terrier at the throat or a rat Momentarily the shock of the assault staggered the gambler. and as he gave ground, reel
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1914-02-25

Los Angeles, CAL, Feb. 25.-'4t's
getting to be a truly terrible world
when friendly love and innocence and
good will cannot exist in unconven-
tional situation. 1t all comes of too
much sex talk.
There never was wrong thought
between u.s."
Thus Mrs. Rose Hilder, who fed
$4,000 miles to escape her pursuing
husband, 3, accompanied by Edwin
Wright, who had occupied the place
of brother" in the home, defends her
avowed innocence from the accusa-
lions of Hilder.
She told her story here in the coun-
ty jail, relating startling arrange.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1914-02-25

ments that existed for years between
the two men and a woman, the wife
of one.
When Ted"-her pet name for
Wright-"came to live with US in
Winnipeg, Canada, five years ago."
she says, my husband suggested
that he should be my brother
Il soon came to regard him as
such, and any other relation between
us was impossible
He lived in the same house with
us. He had all the privileges, the
rights and considerations of broth
er, He assumed all the duties of such
a fraternal relationship.
He. took care Of me and the babies
Der Deutsche correspondent. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1841-1918, 1914-04-11

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