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Putnam patriot., 1914-05-22
VIII Heb Farmers Who Ask for Advice

The state board of agriculture is tak- ing up a new feature of agricultural work as a result of the many inquiries for advice on farm management. Sec retary Leonard H. Healey says that most of the queries come from those desiring help in the management oi orchards and fields, and the care of crops. So far not an inquiry has been received on the question of poultry husbandry. Many requests have been made by persons intending to buy farms for help in the selection Of prop erty.
 Secretary Healey has arranged to have experts visit any farmer who wants help and advice, and to report upon the condition of any land desired by ar intending purchaser. Inquiries are also being received in regard to growers from whom seed corn may be obtained. The secretary has already filled orders from as far west as mid- de Michigan.
Putnam patriot., 1914-05-22
YOUTHFUL BURGLAR Confesses to Breaking Into Eugene
 Maloney's House
Spending Money for Motorcycle Gives
 Clue

Captain John Murray cleared up a case on which he has been working for week when he arrested Fred Grenon, 19, Monday morning, on charge of breaking and entering the dwelling house of Eugene Maloney, on Shippee Hill, on the afternoon of May 18th. Mir. Maloney reported the break on the day on which 1t occurred. There was some suspicion of young Gfenon
 but no evidence could be secured to warrant his arrest untilMenday morn- ing when it was learned that he had bought n motorcycle for which he paid with seven five dollar bills. Among the things stolen from the Maloney home were eleven five dollar bills. As soon as this was learned Grenon was taken to the police station for an inter- view and soon confessed that he was the one that was responsible for the break but sad there was another young man with him. He told the of- hcer that they went to the house about half past one in the afternoon, that the other fellow broke n pane of glass and pushed up the window and that both went in. When searched pocket book, a watch and chain, a loeket and chain and some other trinkets were found in bis possession which he ad- mitted eame from the Maloney house. A collection of old coins which Malo ney valued al S35, Grenon told the ofii' car the other young man had.
 In the city court Tuesday morning 1 Grenon was arraigned on a charge oi
Putnam patriot., 1914-05-22
Bradley Theater

HMutt and Jeff in Panama" drew the largest audience of the season Fri day evening, and the show was hugely enjoyed, as much so as the initial ap- pearance of Mutt and Jeff here two years ago. The company which was known as the Chicago company, trav- eled east from the Pacific coast, went to Salem on Saturday, where it closed the season.
 The company of artists from the Boston opera house ivisited Putnam for the third time sTuesday evening and gave the finest kconcert of the se- res. Madame Gabbi and Edward Littleton were warmly received and Miss Psrnell and Miss Gauthier, were instant favorites the latter receiving a triple recall after her encore song. The ballet, "The dance of the hours," from La Gioconda was we'll :received. The program closed with thessecond act of Martha, Madame Gabbi's beautiful rendering of "The Last Rose of Sum- mer, and the Good Nightsquartet de- lighting the audience
Putnam patriot., 1914-05-22
NO 21
PAROCHIAL SCHOOL
Entertainment a Big Success Artistically
 and Financially
Over q Thousand Tickets Sold. For
 Benefit of Church

The pupils of the st. Mary's paro- chial school score d big success in the entertainment given by them in St. Mary's hall Monday evening. It was the first public entertainment to be given since the Sisters of the Holy order took charge and it was most creditabe affair In every way and showed painstakiug effort on the part of pupils and teachers alike. There was large advance sale of tickets, the number reaching over the thousand mark, and the hall was filled 50 over flowing. The entertainment was of high order throughout and those who were present spoke highly of the whole affair and were generous with their applause after each number. The pro- gram was as follows.
 Le Grillon Chant avec gestes La Fleur Preferee de lEnfant Jesus
 0perette en acte The Sailors Action song Prouillees a Mort Operette comique The zouaves Military drill Tournoi de Fillettes Saynele enfantine La Chase Grand choeur The Brave Fireman Recitation Les Braits du Soir Scene pastorale
Putnam patriot., 1914-05-22
Memorial Day in Thompson

The several villages that comprise the town of Thompson are to unite in honoring the soldier dead or Decora- tion Day. On Sunday, May 24th, the Veterans and Sens of Veterans will at tend memorial service at the Metho- dist church in East Thompson. The memorial sermon will be preached by Rev. Oliver k. Newton with special musical program appropriate for the occasion. On Friday evening the la- dies interested will meet in Sons of Veterans hail, North Grosvenordale, to arrange flowers.
 Saturday morning at o'clock sharp the Veterans, Sons of Veterans and Martial Guards will meet at the same hall. Details will be appointed to dec crate graves in Upham and Conan cemeteries, and at 6.30 the procession Will march to the Catholic cemetery where exercises will be held. At ' o'clock the column will proceed to the North Grosvenordale cemetery. At o.5O the column will arrive at New Boston, st 10 o'clock at Wilsonville where detail will be ordered to deco rate graves at Porter Plain. At 11.30 the column will halt at Kings Daugh- tefs hall in East Thompson where a eonatlon will be served and at 12.30 ex- efeises will be conducted at the ceme- tery. Al l.30 the column will proceed to the cemetery at West Thompson ar- irving at 2.15 where the program of the day will be concluded with patri- oue exercises. The band Canadienne ol North Grosvenordale will furnish music Those in charge are: Frank s. hiehmond. president of the day; mar snai, George E. Whitney, s. of w.; ex- ecatiye committee-North Grosvenor- Naie, F. $. Richmond; New Boston, ursula Putney, Albert Hall; Wilson Vile, Thomas Paine; West Thompson, S. \. Perrin, James Bigelow; East thompson, Albert F. Sheldon, Silas Sosnhi treasurer, Geo. K. Whitney.
Putnam patriot., 1914-05-22

Elder Morse was native Of Union where he was born May s, lSl4, and has spent the greater part of his life in that town. He is well known locally as he spent much time with his dangh- ter, Mrs. Edson. 1t WAS in 1854 that MT. Morse joined the Advents and be- came a member of the branch of this denomination known as the Millerites. His ordination as an elder occurred in l842, and he has preached the faith for rover so years. His last sermon was at Springfield camp grounds in August of last year. For years he has been a regular attendant at the Advent camp meetings in Springfield. Elder Morse cast his vote in 1886 and has not failed to exercise the right of franchise any year since.
Putnam patriot., 1914-05-22
ELDER MORSE
Hale and Hearty on Tooth Birthday
Veteran Advent Preacher Lived and
 Preached Ia Putnam

Elder Amasa Morse, who celebrated his tooth birthday at the home of his daughter, Mrs. NJ. P. J. Walker, Staff ford Springs, May sth, was for mum Der of years resident of Putnam and often occupied the pulpit of the Ad- made his home with his daughter and while he was near the hundred mark he made trips alone to visit his son in Ohio Elder Morse is a wonderfully preserved eentenarian and enjoys all of his faculties. IL was at first plan ned to have him preach sermon on his tooth birthday but it was feared that the excitement might have an i'll effect.
 Elder Morse received 600 post cards from friends and relatives from all parts of the couairy and warmly ap- preciated the thoughtfulness of the senders.
 There were about seventy callers, in- cluding local visitors and representa- tives of Providence, Westford, Spring field, Union, Putnam and Williman tic. His son, Nathan Morse of Akron, O., was there, also his daughter, Mrs. c. il. Edson of Springfield. Elder Morse was not badly fatigued by the celebration of his birthday.
 He served in the legislature in lSeO and 1881, from Union, and of the men who served in these sessions is the only survivor. He taught school in his younger days and has outlived all his pupils. Wesley r. Bidwell, whe died in May, 1912, was the last surviv' or of his pupils.
Putnam patriot., 1914-05-22
Inspect Proposed Railroad Route

Station Agent George l.. Baldwin, who is the chief promoter of the Put nam, Woodstock and stafford Springs railroad project, with City Engineer George w. Perry, started over the pro- posed route in an automobile Tuesday morning having as their guest W. A. Seeley of the New England Lines In- dustrial Bureau of Boston, who came here to make personal inspection of the route and it's possibilities. MT. Seeley was expected sooner but the weather and business engagements have been a cause of delay.
Putnam patriot., 1914-05-22

statutory burglary. He said he was l9 years old and probation officer, Geo. Potvin, was appointed guardian ad H. tenn. A plen Of guilty was entered.
 MT. Maloney testified that his home was broken into May 12th. He said that he and his wife left the house at noon and returned at 2.30 in the af- ternoon. They found that the house had been thoroughly transacted and there was evidence sof window hav- ing been broken and a stick that held It down pushed out of the way so that it could be raised. He identified the watch and chain, locket and chain, knife, pocketbook, and couple of old coins that were found on Grenon as part of the property taken from his house.
 Captain Murray testified that he ar- rested Grenon and found the things on him which Malcney had identified. He also said that the accused said he was the one who broke into Sthe house. The accused was asked If he cared to make any statement land said that what the officer said was the truth.
 Judge Mann bound Grenon over to the next term of the Superior court having criminal Jurisdiction and or. dered a bond $l 900 which Grenon was unable to furnish and he was taken to jail. Grenon's mother was in the court room. She said that her son did not drink or use tobacco, and she wal surprised that he could not be trusted but that she believed that any one who did such things should be punished.
Putnam patriot., 1914-05-22
George B. Chanlplin General Western
 Representative

The current issue of the Boot X Shoe Recorder contains an Item to the effect that the Western agency of Wm. II. Wiley X Son Company of Hartford, who manufacture shoe stose access sories, has recently been moved from South 5th street, Chicago, and that George B. Champlin is the general western representative. MT. Champ lin left the management of the B. D. Bugbee shoe department to accept position with the Wiley & Son Com pany and has been very successful, re- ceiving quick advancement.
Putnam patriot., 1914-05-22
Wolf Den Grange Notes

The last regular meeting of Wolf Den Grange, held in the hall Wednes- day evening" May 18th, was well at. tended. A short program was given, consisting of very clever original vaudeville act by Fred Hildreth and Leonard Watson, piano solo by Miss Blanche Russ, report of a farmers club and current events by Everett Brown. The Maybasket social followed, the baskets being auctioned of by Fred Hildreth, selling for good sum. The prizes for the prettiest baskets were won by Misses Mae Sharpe and Edith Clapp. George Baker and George Shorroeks were awarded prizes for be- ing the highest bidders.
 The next meeting, May 27th, will be Memorial night in charge of the worthy lecturer.
 May Sth fourteen members of Wolf Den Grange went to Hampton furnish- ing the program for Little River Grange as follows:
 Farce, The Man from Texas, Misses Margaret White and Gertrude Darling, Messrs. Howard White and Fred Darling
 Piano duet Misses Mae and Virginia Sharpe
 Reading Miss RoXana Wilbur Vocal solo Miss Virginia Sharpe Paper Herbert k. Slyt
Putnam patriot., 1914-05-22
GRANGE NOTES
Putnam Grange Notes

merry party of members on Mon- day evening gathered, from near and far, at the home of their lecturer and hung her Maybasket. The evening was spent singing songs and playing games and passed all too quickly.
 May 24th members are invited to at- tend the Baptist church. All who can go are requested 10 notify either MT. Marsh or MT. Martin not later than Saturday noon.
 Monday evening, the 18th, at 7.15 is the time to present applications for membership. At s the lecturers pro gram for patriotic night will be given.
Putnam patriot., 1914-05-22
RIJY AT HOME STORES
It Helps Your Home Town Grow
Think What Becomes Of Money When
 Spent

When a person buys supplies out Of town he helps some other place to .row. His support permits mer- ehant in some other place to enlarge bis business, hire more clerks, and pay more taxes. The merchant thus favared does nothing in return, except to sell his goods at price that can usually be equalled or bettered in a home store. When you,buy goods at home you help your business men to increase their business, to draw more help from other places, to pay more taxes. and do more to support all home institutions. It pays tosthink what will become of your money after you spend it. Do you want it to help your own interests, or those of some larger eity?-Norwich Record.
Putnam patriot., 1914-05-22
State Officials Witness Auto Accident
Were Fortunate Themselves to Escape

Were Fortunate Themselves to Escape
 Charles D. Hine, secretary of the State Board of Education, and his as- sistant, r. J. Trinder, were witnesses of the automobile accident between Plainfield and Moosup Monday after noon in which Theodore Hollands au- tomobile was hit by train bound for WilIimantic on the Plainfield branch. The gentlemen were coming from Plainfield in hired automobile and were but Il short distance behind the Roland car. In speaking of the acci- dent they said that had they been two minutes sooner in reaching the cros- sing their machine would have been hit and as 1t was they felt that they were fortunate as their car stopped within a few feet of the crossing. They were the first to Mir. Hollands assist ance and found very badly frightened man sitting in the automobile which was turned completely around with the mud guard and one wheel torn away. The iron step near the pilot of the engine was also broken of. The rear car of the train passed very close | to where the machine, in which the officials sat, stood but when they ar rived in Putnam they had recovered from any apparent effect of their close call.
Putnam patriot., 1914-05-22
Interesting Locals
ADVERTISEMENT

Straw hats. Just drop in and see the new head coolers. sl.00 to so.oo. Church Clothing Companyi
 Closing out sale at Lauretta l.. Al lard,s hat shop, commencing Wednes' day, May 20. All goods at half price ss all must be sold before June lst' Ivnion block, Main street, Putnam.
Putnam patriot., 1914-05-22

nKeep the Money at Home" clubs are being organized in many nearby cities. It will surprise you to know how many bills a ten-dollar bill spent at home will paysand then come back to you. But if you send it away, it's gone from the jcommunity.-Winches- ter Democrat.
Putnam patriot., 1914-05-22
Entertainment by Equal Franchise League

"How the Vote Was Won,n a one act English play, will be presented in Union hall June by the Equal Fran chise League. The following cast has been selected and is being coached under the direction of Miss Beck: Horace Cole, clerk,
 Norman Kennedy Ethel, his wife, Miss Blanche W ood Winifred, her sister, Miss Annie Cogan Agatha Cole, Horace's sister,
 Miss Anna c. Levitt Molly, his niece, Miss Edna Mann Madame Christine, his distant rela- tion, Miss Crescentia Beck Maudie Sparks, his first cousin,
 Miss Anna Montague Miss Lizzie Wilkins, his aunt,
 Mrs. Cortland D. Arnold Lily, his maid of all work,
 Miss Hazel Davis Gerald Williams, his neighbor,
 w. F. Rafferty, Jr. The Putnam Equal Franchise League will hold the annual election of officers on Friday evening, May P, at 7.3O, at the home of Mrs. w. J. Bartlett, president of the league. The following program of five minute talks by members has been arranged for the evening:
 The Outlook for Suffrage
 Mrs. w. l.. Beard The Hartford Parade
 Mrs. C. D. Arnold aVotes for Women
 Miss Psyche Webster The Parade from the Sidewalk
 Mrs. G. H. Nichols Treasurer's report Miss SanSouci Presidents address Mrs. Bartlett Announcements Miss Danielson The June meeting of the league will be held in Odd Fellows hall on Mon- day, June 1st, when F. w. Hinrichs will be the speaker of the evening. MT, Hinrichs is well known lawyer in New York city who spends the sum- mers in Woodstock. The public is in- vited to hear his address on Equal Suffrage.
Putnam patriot., 1914-05-22
Superintendent Swift Resigns

At a meeting of the school board held Monday afternoon the resigna- tion of Gordon C. Swift, superintend- ent of schools, was read and accepted. Mr. Swift has been in Putnam one year and was recently reelected at the same salary, q 800.
Putnam patriot., 1914-05-22
Memorial Services

There will be union service in the Baptist church on Memorial Sunday, May 24th, at l0.30 a. m., to which the officers Of the city, the town, the clergy, as we'll as all friends of the C.. A. R. are invited.
Putnam patriot., 1914-05-22

-Dr- M. J. Bullard and Dr. J. B. nent Of Putnam and Dr. $. B. Over ,cK of Pomfret were in New Haven meonesday attending the meeting of '0e state medical society.
Putnam patriot., 1914-05-22

--George l.. Baldwin. chairman q the incorporaton of the proposed new railroad, hos received communicaeions esking that branch line be run from Wessford to Willimantlc. Thh would serve several villages. The interest in the project sssms 10 grow.
Putnam patriot., 1914-05-22

Miss Phoebe Barber of Central VIZ ,.ge has been the guest of Ms. Addie Holland.
Putnam patriot., 1914-05-22

Miss Mildred A. Turner of Marl- boro has been the guest Of Putnam friends.
Putnam patriot., 1914-05-22
May Weddings
Robert..Bertrand

Arthur Robert of Pascoag, R. l., and Miss Antoinette Bertrand, daughter Of MT. and Mrs. Maxine Bertrand, Put nam, were united in marriage at St. Mary,s church at o'clock Monday morning by Rev. Charles F. Bedard. The attending couple was Henry Bert rand, brother of the bride, and Pelma Robert sister of the groom.A reception followed at the home of the brides grandparents. After wedding jour- ney the couple will reside in Pascoag. Miss Bertrand was born in this city and is popular in French Canadian society circles. They were the recipi- ents of many pretty and useful pres- snts.
 Hayes..Sponcey
 Tuesday afternoon at o'clock Hor- ace B. Hayes and Miss Eva Sponcey, both well known in Putnam where they have lived all of their lives, were united in marriage by Rev. Charles F. Bedard at ,St. Msry's rectory. A re- ception was held after the ceremony at the home of the brides sister, Mrs. John Renshaw. After wedding trip the couple will reside in their newly furnished home on Franklin street. They received many beautiful and use- ful presents among which were silver ware cut glass and linen.
 
 IN. NJ. Parker has been . recent
Putnam patriot., 1914-05-22
Hayes..Sponcey

IN. NJ. Parker has been . recent visitor in Boston and Middleboro.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-12-27
CARRANZA MINISTER
 GOING TO CAPITAL
 OF UNITED STATES

New Orleans. December 26.-Ysidro Fabela, General Carranzas foreign min- ister. is in New Orleans en route to pash inston on mission which cannot be as- certained here. It is understood he leaves for Washington Sunday night. Fabela arrived from Havana yesterday in com pany with four Carranza adherents sent here as consuls three to be stationed in Texas points and one in Mobile
 Accompanying Fabelas party from Ha- vana was the recent editor of a Spanish magazine here who had resigned after Villa adherents had protested to the man. agement against the editor being con- nected with the publication. It is said it was represented to the management that the editor, who at the time of his resig- nation was in Havana, had gone there to arrange the financial details that might attend Carranza's leaving Mexico. Own CTS of the publication will not permit any or US employees to be connected with Mex ican politics.
 fhla representatives tonight here as- serted fahela has a large amount of Mexican specie with him.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-12-27
SAYS HE SAW THE
 SHOOTING OF BATE

New York, December 26-A truck driver who declares he saw the shooting of Bar net Baff, wealthy enemy of the so-called poultry ring, who was murdered last month, was brought forward today by the Investigators of the crime. The new witness named Sullivan. declares he can identify the murderers. Tonight 1t was said District Attorney Whitman was relying on Sullivan's testimony to make posi- tive Identification of two gunmen. now fin custody, as the actual assassins of Baff.
 Sullivan is expected to so before the grand jury Monday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-12-27
THOMPSON WANTS BELG|ANS ID COME
Thinks They Would be Great Aid in Developing Textile
 Industry in South

Representative Burnett. who Is chair man of the House committee on immigra- tion' said Col N. F. Thompson yes terday. has been endeavoring to have Congress limit foreign immigration by passing an act debarring such immigrants as could not read. with other illiteraey tests. from coming into the United States.
 "A law of the same general tenor has been periodically attempted ever since lss' but it has been regularly defeated
 What the fate of Representative Bur netts bill is to be is yet to be determined, but a statement purporting to have been made by him, and as given in the press reports from Washington a few days ago to the effect that the south does not want the Belgians whom he inferenually classes as undesirabe' owing to the fact that the men of that country of producing age are in the army, has brought forth much comment.
 Colonel Thompson has given the wants of the south in this line much study, and he recently said that Alabama should in- augurate a new era of cotton mill build ing in order to help solve the cotton problem by furnishing larger home mar xet for this product, and advocated bring ing in Belgian textile workers for such mills. In commenting on Representative Burnetts statement that the south did not need these, Colonel Thompson said;
 Chairman Burnett msapprehends in some respects this particular phase of the subject There are possibly 100000 wom-
 ,l, NrNta fnn from the present war These are now be- ing supported by the charity of the civ ilized world. 1 believe it will be infinitely better to select from among these such as will have no means of support in their own country after the war ends and whose fellow citizens from their own changed and impoverished condition cannot pro- vide for them, to bring them here where they can be employed in our additional cotton mills.
 q also believe that Mir Burnett does not fully realize the present situation in Alabama, brought about by the depres- sion in the price of cotton. The negro tenancy system is no longer possible in many portions of this state and the south. Thousands of acres of the south's most productive farm lands will be idle next year because the merchants and land own CTS cannot make advances for negro ten ants, who are largely in debt on the pres ent crop. These tenants are compelled to leave the lands they have lived on, some of them, ever since the civil war, and idle lands depreciate in value
 "Tc create demand for these vacant
 ..f acres of idle lands in Alabama, some way must be found to colonize or settle them up I believe this to be the duty of the state of Alabama. By proper efforts in- telligently directed these conditions can be remedied and Alabama reap reward of incalculable value to all her citizens"