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Putnam patriot., 1914-05-01
Woodstock Woman Fell on Steps

An aged Woodstock lady accompa- nied by a man equally advanced in wears, fell forward in a fainting spell and pitched headlong from the street steps of the Bradley theatre ioooy Monday afternoon as she was passing ont after the matinee. At first It was believed that she was severely injured, but she was revived after time- She remained weak for considerable pc riod. but after resting in chair pro- vided from the office of Richard Cor man she was able to proceed with her companion. The names of the old couple were not forthcoming.
Putnam patriot., 1914-05-01
A Word from Tree and Shrub Committee

A Word from Tree and Shrub Committee
 Will you plant tree? Why?
 To beautify our city,
 To make it inviting to our visitors,
 To make our homes attractive,
 To give comforting shade,
 To show our thoughtfulness for fu- ture generations,
 To increase the value of real estate.
 If you do not own your home plant a tree, shrub, or ivy just the same.
 A good tree will be joy to many people for long years to come.
 The committee on trees and shrubs are not particular where you get your trees, if you only plant some, but will take orders and give information if de- sired. Are you interested? If so con- municate with Mrs. F. J. Daniels, 34 Ring street, chairman of committee on trees and shrubs.
Putnam patriot., 1914-05-01
Putnam EIks Have Ladies' Night

The rooms of Putnam Lodge Of Elks were crowded Thursday nightly being the annual ladies night of that organ ization. Guests were present from all of the surrounding towns. The pro- gram of the evening included readings, vocal numbers and other interesting features, the Brown College glee club assisting. Dancing followed with mu- sic by the Beacon orchestra of Web- ster. A fine supper was served during the evening.
Putnam patriot., 1914-05-01
ENGINEER SURPRISED
Found Little Alphea Field Alive
Thought She Had Been Struck by His
 Engine and Killed

Alphea Field, two and one.half years old, daughter of MT. and Mrs. Burt Field, formerly of Putnam, had a miraculous escape from death late last Thursday afternoon while playing on the railroad track not far from Alex ander's lake.
 A southbound freight train with en- gineer James Hooker at the throttle, and Tony Bernard, fireman, both for merly of Putnam, was speeding toward Dayville and when near Alexander's lake the engineer spied little tot on the track not a great distance ahead. He blew his whistle and at the same time threw on the emergency but the heavy train behind him was hard to stop and ran the child down. The last Hooker saw of her was while she stood in the middle of the track until his er- zine was so close that the boiler hid her from view.
 When the train came to stop some distance beyond where the child was last seen Hooker and Bernard went back to gather up the mangled re- mains of the little one and what was their surprise and relief when they saw her sitting beside the track dig ging calmly in the sandy soil. She looked up at them and smiled as they approached. When they questioned her as to who her parents were she be- came frightened and began to cry and they could find out nothing from her so they took her into the cab and car ried her on to Dayville where Tony went to nearby drug store and got her bottle of milk which she enjoyed.
 Meantime her mother who has been working at the Thatcher place near the lake, missed her and telephoned to find Iout her whereabouts and when she called up Dayville learned that the child was there and safe. But no one WAS more relieved that the child was still alive than the kind hearted en- ginemen, who figure it out that the child stepped from the track when the engine was within foot of her.
Putnam patriot., 1914-05-01
New Through Express Trains

Beginning May 3 the following eA- press trains will be run through rut' nam: Bar Harbor express via Worces- ter and New London, State of Maine and Portland express via Worcester and New Haven. They are All night trains, reaching Putnam between mid- night and a. m.
Putnam patriot., 1914-05-01
PROMINENT LADIES Guests Entertained at Tea by Putnam
 Equal Franchise League
Sneak on Woman Suffrage Question

Speak on Woman Suffrage Question
 Miss Emily Pietson, state organizer of the Woman Suffrage Association, addressed Wolf Den Grange In their hall in Abingdon last Friday evening. The meeting WAS presided over by Mrs. Walter E. Brown and the large audience evidenced it's approval by re
 peated and prolonged applause. This being the first time meeting was ad. dressed by A sntiragist. Miss Pierson took wide scope, dwelling but little on each of the many phases-eNen to militancy in England. The entire ad- dress was of an educational nature and was both interesting and instructive.
 The Putnam Equal Franchise League held very interesting meet
Putnam patriot., 1914-05-01

Jesse P. Bowen of Thompson was hurried to the Day kimball hospital Monday morning and operated on for strangulated hernia by Doctors Over lock and Perry. The operation was successful.
 Main street and the Square have received a top dressing as . tempcraEy improvement. It Is hoped that wtth- Tn a few months the amicite roadway will be laid to cover this section, and 10 dcubtless will If the necessary appro- priation is forthcoming. =
Putnam patriot., 1914-05-01
Inquiries About Commission Form of
 Government

To city clerks of various municipali- ties in New England states and outside of that division of the union M. Ii. Geissler, as clerk of special commit tee of the Business Mems association, has sent out set of questions relative to the experiences they have had with the commission form of government, as to the population of their cities, spe- cial features of their charters, taxation, weak points found in the commission form, and so on. All of this data is to be classified as it Is received and used for reference in connection with the consideration of applying the commis- sion plan of government to this city. A considerable number of the letters oi inquiry are out and replies are coming in.
Putnam patriot., 1914-05-01
Obituary Mrs. Horace A. Warren

Mrs. Rachel NJ. Warren, 61, wife of Horace A. Warren, died at 12.10 a. m. Saturday at their home on Grove street. Mrs. Warren was born in Ster. ling and was the daughter of Captain Albert and Mary Frink. Mrs. War ren, who was once teacher, leaves four sisters, Mrs. Jerus, II. stanton, Danielson, Mrs. Edward Geer, ,Jewett City; Mrs. Jane Place, Coventry, R. l.; Mrs. Emma Love, Sterling; and three brothers, George A. Frink, Woodstock; Charles Frink and John Frink of the town of Sterling.
 Funeral services were held from the home Tuesday afternoon Rev. F. n. Sargent officiating. "AbIde with mel and "Sometime we'll understandp were sung by quartette composed of Misses Gladys Farmer and Marion An dem and Messrs. Kenneth sharpe and Wallace Smith.
 Mrs. John W. Bridge
 The body of Mrs. Beatrice Leola Bridge, wife of John Wesley Bridge, will be brought from MethGsu, Mass, Saturday for burial in Grove street cemetery where services will be held in the chapel. Mrs. Bridge formerly lived in this city where her husband was pastor of the Advent church. Be- sides her husband she leaves two sons, John w. Bridge, IT,, of Fulford, Que bee, and Edwin NJ. Bridge of Methuen; six daughters, Harriett Isabelle, Helen Viola, Ruth Elizabeth, susan Louisa, Beatrice Leola and Mrs. Ofris N. Chambers all of Methuen; one sister, Geneyieve A. Gagne of Lawrence; two brothers, Jesse B. T. Gage of Somer- vile and Ebert T. Gage of St. Johns bury, Vt. The family will be well re- membered by older citizens. Mrs. Sarah N. Twist Mrs. Sarah N. Twist of West Wood stock died Wednesday night, aged 77. She was born in Pomfret and is sis- ter of Sherifi George F. Holbrook of Putnam.
Putnam patriot., 1914-05-01

Let us take hold altogether and make Putnam as clean and heaithfuI and safe as possible, attractive to strangers and comfortable to ourselves. For this purpose 1 designate May fourth to ninth as Cleanup Week, and call on all citizens to do all they can to make the work thorough.
 ARCHIBALD MACDONALD,
 MayOr
Putnam patriot., 1914-05-01

Michael Aylward, brother of Mrs. Charles Thayer of this city, died at his home in Danielson Sunday morning after a short illness. MT. Aylward was born in Putnam 46 years ago and had always lived in towns tn this sec ton.
Putnam patriot., 1914-05-01
NC 1S
GRANGE NOTES
Putnam Grange Notes

It is with deep regret that we an- nounce the loss of one of cur oldest members, Mrs. Rachel Warren, who will long be remem bered for her help ful spirit and original poems contribut- ed to our literary program.
 Monday evening the local ladies' and mems degree teams conferred third and fourth degrees ursn the fol- lowing class of candidates: Mrs. M. IT Bartlett, Mir. and Mrs. Walter l. gart. lett, Walter Cutler, C. s. Devine. Hon U. X. Hammond, Miss Gertrude .Tonas and Arthur Perry. Much interest ia being shown in the degree work and it IS expected special class of candi. dates will be admitted in june. Those wishing to join at that time should hle applications as soon as possible. and not later than May 25th.
 May eth is the evening of the public entertainment and social.
Putnam patriot., 1914-05-01
Senexet Grange.

AS announced last week, the post poned program on Cultivation of Farm crops Will be presented at ,the next meeting, Wednesday, May 6. Follow ing the meeting there will sa n May Day entertainment in charge of a spe- eial committee of which Mrs. H. T. Wells Is chairman. Bach lady who attends Is requested to bring n May basket with her name concealed <in 1t and containing lunch for two. The baskets will be auctioned oil to the gentlemen by Henry T. Wells. The program for the entertainment will In. elude regulation May pole ceremony, readings and m usie
Putnam patriot., 1914-05-01

John O. Fox, Jr. and wife and Fred M. Bruce and wife have returned from their wedding trip.
Putnam patriot., 1914-05-01
Mrs. Sarah N. Twist

Mrs. Sarah N. Twist of West Wood stock died Wednesday night, aged IT. She was born in Pomfret and is sis- ter of Sheriff George F. Holbrook of Putnam.
Evening star., 1914-04-12
French Market.

Nine. Jusserand. Miss Lee, Mrs. Story,
Mrs. Hannis Taylor. Mrs. Carr, Miss
Mathewson. Mrs. Mccarthy, Mrs Lands,
Mrs. Gollibart. Miss Squire, Miss Horsey.
Mrs. Mullett, Mrs. Ring, Mrs. McGil,
Mrs. Coombs, Miss Joyce. Miss Redfern
and Mrs. Ridenour are patronesses Of a
French market to be held at Carroll Hall
Saturday, April IS. from 8 to s, with
dancing from to II. under the auspices
of St Clare's Guild for the benefit of
Vacation Lodge. The guild is social
club made up of the alumnae of st.
Roses Technical School for mutual help
and recreation-and has planned a vaca
ton lodge for young self-supporting
Catholic women which will be ready for
June, and a clubhouse or rooms for next
October. Night classes in English. cook
ing. sewing and typewnting will form
practical helps, and dancing or some en-
tertanment each month, a part of the
social side of the club Saturday market
ing will be made easy at the French
market. as fruits, vegetables. flowers
candy. cake, eggs. milk and cheese will
be on sale, as well as baskets to carry
purchases home Afternoon tea and sup
per will also be features
Evening star., 1914-04-12

tulle. with cap effect of pearls and
orange blossoms. The long court train
also was caught with punches of blos-
SONS. Her bouquet was a shower of
white butterfly orchids, orange blossoms
and lilies of the valley. tied with white
tulle. The maid of honor. Miss Marion
Mellen of New York. was stunning in
a frock of white crepe glace. brocaded
in American beauty roses and trimmed
with real lace and touches of American
beauty satin. She carried an armful
of American beauty roses. The bride was
escorted by her stepfather, Maj Philip
Wales. The best man was Charles Trip
Ter. After the ceremony there was we'd
ding breakfast. after which the bride and
groom departed for a motoring trip the
itinerary being secret. They will live
in San Francisco. The bride is the
granddaughter of Mrs. ]. c. c. Thornton
of Newport and New York. Lieut. How
ell is the son of Col. and Mrs Daniel
Lane Howell u. 8. A., who are at pres
ent in Manila He is a graduate of An
napolis. and retired from the navy about
two years ago to pursue the profession
Of civil engineer
Evening star., 1914-04-12
Women's Alliance
Dinner.

The Women's Alliance OF All Souls
Unitarian Church gave congregational
dinner Wednesday evening Of the past
week in the lecture room Of the church
The dinner preceded the annual report
meeting Of the church. presided over by
James F. Hood, which also proved to be
most interesting. The room and banquet
tables were attractively decorated with
palms, ferns, pussy-willow and jonquils.
After more than two hundred members
Of the congregation had found their
places, a few well chosen words Of well
come were spoken by the minister, Rev.
U. G. B. Pierce. There was music
throughout the dinner. two charming
tenor solos by ar. Charles Myers being
especially well received. unanimous
Evening star., 1914-04-12

the Mount Pleasant Congregational
Church Miss Hanvey's attendants will
be her cousin. Miss Dorothy K. Hanvey,
this city. as maid of honor, and the fol-
lowing bridesmaids: Miss Edith S.
Combes. this city. and Miss Helen Lam
son. Trenton. \. j.. cousins Of the bride;
Miss Virginia Carty. Frederick. Md,
cousin of the groom, and Miss Ursula
Wachter. this city. Miss Helen Jones
and Miss Dorothy Hanvey of this city will
be flower girls. Mr.. Bruce Cleveland,
this city, will be Mr.. Carty's best man.
His ushers will be his cousin, Mr.. Frank
lin Knock, Mr.. Norton NJ. Little. Mr..
Mark Baldwin, Mr.. W. E. Braithawaite.
Mr.. Stuard Young, Mr. Raymond Shoe
maker. all Of this city; Mr.. John Gillram
and Mr.. Simeon Johnson of New York,
cousins of the bride.
The marriage of Miss Edmonia Adams,
daughter of Rear Admiral and Mrs. ].
D. Adams. and DR.. Richard A. Kearney,
United States public health service, will
take place at noon, Tuesday, April 81,
at the home of the bride, on Connect
cut avenue. Mrs. Percival Dodge will
be matron of honor for her sister and
DIR. G. A. Riker, United States Navy, will
be the best man. Only family party
will be present at the ceremony, which
will be followed by breakfast.
Evening star., 1914-04-12
Brookland.

Mr. and Mrs. William T. Shane Of 1913
Quincy street northeast. Brookland. have
sent out invitations to the marriage of
their daughter. Miss Ethel Theodore
Shane to Mr. Newell Roy White. Wed
nesday evening, April - 1911. at .
o'clock. at the Church of the Reforrna-
ton. I'd and r streets southeast, Wash
ington
Assistant Surgeon William Brawner
Hetfield, L. S. n. of the Medical Reserve
Evening star., 1914-04-12
Recent Parties.

Mr.. and Mrs. Gerson Nordlinger and
Mr.. and Mrs. Myer Felheimer were hosts
Tuesday night last at bal masque'
at Rauscher's. A dinner was served in
the early part of the evening from small
tables, each having an attractive center
piece Of white sweet peas and yellow
spring flowers
The Excelsior Club gave a dance Tues
day night at the Washington Suburban
Club. Among those present were Misses
Selma Heyn of Baltimore, Katherine
Heller. Dorothy Stefel. Dorothy Oettin-
ger Lorraine Sommers, Jeanette Else
man. Alma Kaufman, Marguerite Kauf-
man. Beatrice Kaufman, Esther Kahn.
Louise Berliner. Hortense Brylawski,
Miss A. Ullman Of Baltimore, Miss Dor
EN-. Lester Steinem, Jerome Meyer, Sol
Lichtenstein Milton M Kaufman, Daniel
Bensinger. Milton Heyn. Irving kaufman,
Eugene Young. Samuel Schwartz, Roy
bladt, Elias Hampf of Philadelphia and
David Oettinger.
Mrs. Charles Goldsmith was hostess at
luncheon last week in honor of her
daughter. Mrs. William Thalhimer of
Richmond, Va.
Covers were laid for fourteen and the
table had an attractive centerpiece of
jonquils and yellow ribbons. The guests
were besides the guest of honor, Mrs.
Stanley Lansburgh, Mrs. Herbert Rich.
Mrs. Lester Lansburgh. Mrs. Morris Simon
and Misses Hortense Brylawsk, Kath-
crime Heller, Alma Baer, Celeste Good
man, Gladys Mayer. Ernestine Rich, Rena
F9eischman, Rhoda Mauntner and Hilda
jacob.
Miss Marian Taylor entertained at
luncheon yesterday for Miss Minnie May
Wingate.
The other guests were Mrs H NJ.
Phelps, Miss Dorothy Shaw, Miss Irene
Meyers, Miss Jessie Ramsey. Miss
Dorothy Gibson, Miss Mabel Reeves and
Mrs. Horace w. Barnum.
A theater party at the National fol-
lowed the luncheon.
Evening star., 1914-04-12

vote of thanks was given Mrs. ]. Jerome
Lightfoot. jr. who had the dinner in
charge Mrs Gershom Bradford. Mrs.
C. W. Perley. Mrs l. A. simon and
Mrs BENJAMIN Smith were her assist
ing committee. Mr.. Elmer Stewart was
in charge of the decorations and the
dinner was served by a number of the
young people of the church. Mrs. Pierce.
Mrs. Whitman Cross, Mrs. Caleb Miller.
Mrs G, Grosvenor Dave and Mrs. A. r.
Foster were the reception committee.
Evening star., 1914-04-12
Chevy Chase Club.

Among those entertaining dinner
parties at the club last night were Mr..
and Mrs. J. E. Emery, Mr. and Mrs. f.
Jones and DIR. and Mrs Sewers
Evening star., 1914-04-12

Miss Mary Price of Lewisburg. W. Va;
Miss Julia Muchette of Maryland, and
Miss Dorothy Thompson of Dover. Del.
Mr. Sockets best man will be Norman
Putnam of Nazareth, Pa. and the list of
uShers includes II. A. Logan of Iansford,
Pa Stockett Thompson of Dover Del;
Ernest Winter of New York, and George
Kemp of Philadelphia.
The Rev. Roland Cotton Smith will
have to assist him at the ceremony,
which will take place at o'clock, the
Rev. Benjamin F. Thompson of Dover,
Del. the bridegroom's uncle. There will
be a number of out-of-town guests, in
cluding Mr.. Sockets aunt, Miss Stockett
of Mauch Chunk. her father and his wife,
Mr. and Mrs. George Stockett of New
York the Rev. 3. F. Thompson and
family of Dover. Del. and Mr.. and Mrs.
William Kent of Philadelphia. all rela-
tives of the bridegroom, while the brides
relatives who will come to the Capital for
the wedding are John NJ. Nelson and Miss
Nelson, Mr.. and Mrs. Alexander Charlie
ton Nelson, Mr.. and Mrs. Edwin Nelson
and Mr.. and Mrs. William Nelson, all of
Baltimore, while from Annapolis will
come Mr. and Mrs Daniel Randell. Miss
Randell and the Misses Stockett. Mr..
and Mrs. Hugh Nelson of Elizabeth, n. j.,
will also be here. Beale Worthington, the
brides uncle, will give her away.
Miss Worthington has been considerably
entertained since the announcement OF
her wedding date and most important OF
the events still planned to take place in
her honor viii be the tea tomorrow after
noon. with Mrs. Benjamin H. Fuller. wife
of Col Fuller, L. S. NJ c., as hostess.
at night Miss Josephine Beverley
Mason will give a dance at Gunston Hall
in honor of the bride and tonight the
bridegroom his best man and ushers will
have the bride and her attendants to
dine with them at the Powhatan, where
they are stopping.
An interesting wedding of next ednes-
day will be that of Miss Minnie May Win
gate. daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Abram
Reber Wingate. and Mr.. Albert Atwood
Henderson.
The ceremony will take place at the
Fourth Presbyterian Church at pm.
and will be followed by a reception at
the brides home on Garfield street
Mrs. H NJ. Phelps of Newark, n. j.,
will attend her sister as matron of honor
and the bridesmaids are to be Miss Ma
rian Taylor. Miss Dorothy Shaw, Miss
Irene Meyers and Miss Jessie Ramsey.
The flower girl will be Winifred Simp-
son.
Lieut.. H. A. Wingate, U. S. A., Of Fort
Constitution, n. H, will act as best man
and the ushers will be Mr.. Glen Smith of
Baltimore and Mr.. John Lesley Wander
grift. Mr. Stanley Long and Mr. Will
liam Adams of this city.
The marriage of Miss Edna Hanvey and
Mr.. Roy Franklin Carty. will take place
next Wednesday evening at s o'clock in
Evening star., 1914-04-12

Corps. has been ordered to Manila. F. l.
DIR. Hetfield will leave his home in Brook
land next Thursday for the Asiatic sta
ton.
Evening star., 1914-04-12

Mrs. George z. Emerson OF e. Paso,
Tex. is the guest OF Mrs Charles X
Hettield of Lawrence street.
Evening star., 1914-04-12

Miss Geraldine Forbis and Lieut.. James
Howell, U. S. N. retired. were married
last week at Menlo Park. Cal. The cere-
mony was performed at noon. Father Ma
combe officiating. in the presence Of the
members of the household. The bridal
gown was an exquisite importation OF
ivory charmeuse, overdraped with tunic
Of rare old lace caught up with punches
of orange blossoms. The veil was of
Evening star., 1914-04-12

Prof. Anthony Scullen of the 9. |. A.
and Mrs. Scullen are in Little Falls. v.
y. for the Easter holidays.
Evening star., 1914-04-12

Miss EVELYN l.. Williams ouly daughter
Of Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur J. Williams OF
.;3l3 18th street northeast. Brookland ana
Mr.. Carroll p. Carpenter OF Plaintield. \
J.. son Of Mr.. and Mrs Fernando Car
penter OF Brookland. We're married at So
clock pm. saturday. April I. 1914, a
ST Agnes r. +. Church. by Rev. Clarence
". Witmore. The couple were urattend
ed and only the immediate members os
both families witnessed the ceremony
The bride Wore dainty and becoming
costume Of Wisraria colored panama clotl
with hat 10 match. AIR. and Mrs. Car
penter left Washington on the evening
boat for trip 10 Norfolk and 10 Boston
by sea They will maxi their future
home in Painted.
Evening star., 1914-04-12

An interesting note in connection with
the marriage next Tuesday evening at St
Johns Church of Miss Mary Margaret
Worthington and Mr.. Beach Helme Stock
EFT is that it was just sixty years ago this
Easter week that the brides grand
mother Mrs. Cleland kinloch Nelson.
was married in the same church, and at
Iesst one or two who were present on
that occasion will witness the marriage
of her granddaughter.
Miss Josephine Beverley Mason will be
maid of honor for Miss Worthington,
and her bridesmaids will be Miss Louise
Harrison, formerly of Williamsburg, va
Evening star., 1914-04-12

The marriage of Miss Emma Desporte
and Lieut.. Frederick r. Garcin. u. s. A.,
will be celebrated at the brides home in
New Orleans Thursday, April 80. in the
evening, with a large bridal party in at
tendance.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1914-02-13
ANTI-H0G CHOLERA
SERUM TO FARM ERS
Department Of Agriculture Been
Endeayoring for Years TO Pre-
vent Spread Of Disease.

The United States department Of
agriculture haS been engaged contin-
uously for more than % years Il en-
deayoring u digcoyer come method q
preventing Or curing bog cholera AS
n non quite generally known. these
exveriments OF the department finally
resulted In the discovery u serum
that viii prevent the disease when
properly prepared and administered.
The reg1ltg NJ these experiments Of
the department u agriculture were
brought N the attention II the author
ities In all RI the states. and as re-
suit approximately 80 different states
are engaged Ia the distribution Of anti
hog-cholera serum to farmers.
This work has undoubtedly resulted
farmer, but 1t has not resulted ia the
eradication or noticeable dirninutioI
u the disease in the country as d
whole. The department Of agricul-
ture believes that with this serum To
uge az basis, a countrywide cam
paign looking 10 the elimination or
control OF hog cholera should be IN
dertaken Congress has recognized
the Importance Of such work by ar
appropriation Of $4,000. This appro-
Driation authorizes the department Of
agriculture to demonstrate tho best
methods Of controlling hog cholera
and the work thus authorized has al
ready begun. although. owing to the
email amount Of money available. 1t Is
necessarily restricted to n few local
tiles.