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Putnam patriot., 1914-08-07
1. 0. 0. f. Outing August 20.

Israel Putnam lodge, |. Q. Q. k. has decided to hold it's annual outing at Phillips grove, Alexander's lake, August 20th with Charles Kennedy in charge of the clam bake. The com- mittees appointed are .as follows: Ar rangements, Walter Turner, Il. A. Johnson, l.. NJ. Keith; printing, w. D. Torrey, F. II. Lamondy; amuse- ments, J S. Lowe, Harry W. Sharpe, l.. |. Winslow. The local lodge has 25O members and invitations are to be, sent to members of lodges in other towns so that large gathering is an- tieipated.
Putnam patriot., 1914-08-07
Letter From Battleship Connecticut

Relatives of Charles BeIalr, who has been chief quartermaster on the battle ship Connecticut have received letter from him. The ship Is now At Port Au Prince, Hayti. Belair writes that he has resigned as chief quartermaster to take charge Of the tailor shop on board. He says everything has been quiet with only couple of little fights at night that lasted about half an hour. The ship stopped at Havana four days enroute from Mexico to Hayti. He says Havana has been made nice clean city by the United States. The rainy season Is now on in Mexico and they were glad 10 get away as IL was lonesome with the excitement all over. Hsyti is not much better on account of the intense heat during the day but they are looking toward to getting home in October or sooner.
Putnam patriot., 1914-08-07
EIk's Joint Hatiiiy.

The Putnam lodge of Eiks Is to join Willimantic, Norwich and New Lon don lodges at joint outing at Lincoln Park, Norwich, Aug. Huh. The com mittee is making elaborate plans for a pleasantly varied program that will give the athletes chance to come back and show their form. Biii Foran of Putnam lodge Is always in iit con dition despite his nearly sixty years and the local lodge always depend upon him to bring home the bacon in short dashes. Mayor Macdonald is on his vacation in Nova Scotia but will probably return in time to make one of the quartette of mayors expected to be present the others being Mayor Danny Dunn of Willimantic, Mayor Murphy of Norwich and New Lon. dons s chief executive.
Putnam patriot., 1914-08-07
CAMP EASTFORD
Launching of ROwboat.
Baseball and Soccer Contest.

Monday, August 8, the challengers took two games from the Yictors in a volley ball contest.
 Soccer was introduced as new form of sport the following day,and proved exciting and fast for the boys.
 The first of the .three new rowboats was launched at the camp Tuesday. 1t was christened Miemae and slid down the ways amid loud cheers from the bystanders. The Miemae seats II pas sengers and will be the best rowboat on Crystal Lake.
 Ralph White of Oxford, came to camp on Monday to act as Senior Counsellor. Mir. White was to have come July l, but illness prevented his coming
 Curtis Carvahlo, John Carvahlo and Louis Middlebrook af Hartford ss rived at Camp Eastford to spend the rest of the summer. Roger Yeomans of New Haven was also new arrival.
 August l, the Holy Terrors played the High Pliers In baseball on Run- sey field. The Holy ,Terrors were de- feated by a score of F to 6. T. Marvin and Frank Hough were the batteries for the Holy ferrors and Reppier and T. Marvin for the High Pliers,
 Sunday evening devotional services were held In the hall by the director of the camp, Rev. ]. F. Marvin.
Putnam patriot., 1914-08-07
BOUGHT REVOLVER
In Putnam And Used It On Herself.
Sophie smOIex Attemps Suicide for Love.

Sophie Smolex, about 20, lof Jewett City stopped in Putnam while on her way to Willimantic Saturday. While here she bought a revolver which she used Sunday in an attempt 10 take her own life while in vacant lot in Will limantic. She shot herself in the left breast. The shots were heard by Mrs Sophie Zwerscki and her two sons, John and Stanley. They ran out in the lot and carried the girl under a tree. Chief k. Richmond with Patrol man Thomas Grady went to the place in an automobile and took the girl to St. Joseph's hospital. The girl was in such a condition that the police could not question her much. They found that a short time before the girl shot herself she was talking with Joe Mars zelok, whom she thought great deal of ard it is possible that both had words which led the girl through a love affair to endeavor to kill herself. The revolver is one that she told the police she bought recently in Putnam. There were two shots fired but there was evidence of only one shot wound on the girls body. It was directly over the left breast.
 It looked as though the shot went directly over the heart and through her back. She was in great pain. She said that her home was in Jewett City and that she had been visiting in this city. Joe Marszeiok, with whom the girl was shortly before she shot her self was not found and the police were making a search for him.
 At the hospital at late hour it was said that the girls condition was criti- cal and that she would probably die. When asked why she had committed the act, she simply replied, "For love" <" She would say no more. Friends of the girl said that Marszelok had been out of work, and that she had been giving money to him. Marszelok went out of town sometime ago, and when he returned today Sophie SmoleX came here 10 see him. Words passed between them, which are lsaid to dis heartened the girl. The fact that she bought revolver in Putnam is taken as significant that the girl anticipated trouble with her lover.
Putnam patriot., 1914-08-07
ELECT TEN CORPORA
 TORS.
Savings Bank COrporators Act on Com.
 miSSiOners Suggestions.
Situation Believed More Hopeful Than
 For Many Months.

The adjourned annual meeting of the eorporators of the Putnam Savings bank was held Friday afternoon with b Of the r. eorporators present. The suggestion ana request that new cor porators be elected, made by the Bank Commissioners, was acted upon and after the meeting there was general feeling that the first decisive step in the solution of the difficult problem had been taken and that it would be followed by course that it is hoped will mean that the bank will be saved to the town and that it will be allowed to open in the not far distant future. The saving of the institution and it's speedy opening under such conditions that the confidence of the banking community will be maintained is the end sought, according to the Bank Commissioners, who have stated that this is their sole interest in the institu- tion. Of the ten new corporators added nine were selected from the list sub mitted to the corporators by the eom- missioners.
 As soon as the meeting was called to order motion was made to elect new corporators. 1t is understood that less than half of the 15 corporators voted but that all that did so voted in favor of the motion. After the motion was carried il is said that a blanket ballot containing the fifteen names suggested by the bank commissioners was used and from this nine were chosen. One other eorporator not upon the list was then elected making ten new members in sii. Those elected were: Edward Mullan, l.. E. Smith, Chester E. Child, Byron D. Bugbee, Ernest E. Kent, E. M, Wheaton, George E. Brousseau, John G. Johnson, all of Putnam, John Ash of Pomfret and Melancthon Riddick of Woodstock. The meeting adjourned to August l7th the same date on which the annual meeting of the trustees is held.
 The adjournment without any fur ther action being taken was also in line with the commissioners sugges- tion that the new corporators might have time to qualify and participate in the selection of trustees. It is an- ticipated that there may be few re- signations and more corporators may be elected at the next meeting and If so it is possible that another adjourn ment may be taken that all may par ticipate in the election of trustees. Those who have been elected will be urged to accept and qualify and if they hesitate it will be suggested to them that the office is in the nature of pub. lie duty, not alone to Putnam, but to the entire banking community. Their names were suggested by the eom- missioners because they believed that each and every one would instill share of confidence in ,the depositors and the public and they have there. fore an opportunity to be of great pob- lie service.
Putnam patriot., 1914-08-07
SENSATIONAL
 ARRESTS
Brought to Mind When Charles Miller
 Visits Putnam.
Man Who Broke Into Bradley Mansion and Whose Testimony Convicted Put.
 mann Men.

Charles Miller of Michigan was in the city Monday evening. He had been to Brooklyn jail to call upon Jailer Field and came to Putnam to see Captain Murray. His advent brought to mind the sensational ar rests made in Putnam six years ago.
 The Bradley mansion at Pomfret had been ransacked time after time. One winters morning after slight snow fall the mansion was again found broken into and the caretaker tracked man in the snow to the Pom- fret railroad station. The Putnam police were notified and when the next freight came in they found Mil Ter in box car and got him with the goods. After he admitted numerous breaks he gave Captain Murray infor- nation as to where he had disposed of his booty in Putnam and Fred Wood, an ex-selectman and politician, then in the saloon business, and several em- ployes of the Putnam Light & Power Company were arrested, charged with receiving stolen property. Wood was arraigned in the Putnam city court and was discharged. He was later re- arrested on bench warrant and brought before the Superior court at Willimantic. Miller was witness against the Putnam men and they were convicted but escaped with fines. Two of them, including Wood, moved away from Putnam. On account of his turning states evil denee Miller was sentenced to Jail instead of States prison. He had been confined but short time when he es- capped. He was located at his home in Michigan and Jailer Fields went there and brought him back. He was given extra time on account of his escape. Miller told Captain Murray he has been working in Nova Scotia and was on his way home to Michigan. He stopped off in Boston for good time and thought he would call on &C., quaintances he made in this vicinity The arrest of the Putnam men made quite stir at the time and there was great deal of interest in the proceed ings against them.
Putnam patriot., 1914-08-07
Picnic of the W. (. I. |.

On Friday afternoon of last week, the members of the w. C. T. U. and friends met together under the wide spreading branches of the apple trees at the home of John Cunningham in West Thompson, for their annual picnic. Greetings being over the Presi- dent called to order for a matter of business, after which Miss Alice Cum ningham read an original article show ing the wonderful way in which the Father helps his people inta righteous cause and giving fresh courage,and in- spiration to the workers. After a bountiful lunch and social time the party separated. feeling that the after noon had been well ispent, and we were better fitted to take up the work for the coming year.
Putnam patriot., 1914-08-07
United Ages 5bb Years.

The filling out an application blank for insurance by a young man Of A years who recently came from New York to Putnam brought to light . family that 1t k probable could not be beaten in the world for longevity. The applicant gives his age as 24; his father is 67, mother 6s, fathers father l04, fathers mother l02, mothers fa- ther 10l, mothers mother, 100. The grand parents are all living in En- gland. The agent who has the blank in his possession would not divuige the name of the applicant as he was afraid the man might object to any mo- toriety.
Putnam patriot., 1914-08-07
TRAIN HITS AUTO
Truck Loaded With Ice Smashed to Junk
One Man Seriously Hurt and Brought to
 Putnam Hospital

The train for New London that left Putnam al 9.50 Saturday morning struck three.ton auto truck loaded with three tons of ice at the Franklin street railroad crossing in Danieison. The truck was driven by Severaln Meunier and on the seat beside him was helper, George Pratt. Both men jumped. Meunier struck between the rails of the track but bounded out and rolled down a bank out of the way. Pratt was less fortunate as some part of the engine hit him making a hole in his back and it was at first thought he was fatally injured. He was brought to Putnam on the l0.30 train which came in an hour late.
 The train had left the station atDan- ielson half mile from the crossing and was under full headway. The truck left Pratts house and his wife stood on the piazza. The noise of the truck drowned the noise made by the oncoming train and neither man saw 1t until the front of the truck was on the crossing when the engine loomed up ten feet away. Mrs. Pratt screamed and tainted and was hysterieal for A time thinking her husband had been killed. Her husband showed good sand and only lost consciousness for a moment. He was taken to his house and given first aid and then ordered to the hospital. The truck was reduced to mass of scrap iron and the pieces with cakes of ice were scatterd along the track for three hundred feet. Pratt Is getting along nicely at the hospital.
Putnam patriot., 1914-08-07
The Passing On of "Speck' White.

Arthur, "speck" White, veteran tramp printer is dead. He died al his home at the Springside lhomc in New Haven, aged Il years. "Speck" was one of the old school of wandering compositors who have found 1t hard getting sstaken or 8 bit of "distribu- tionu in recent years in view of the many type setting machines now in use. .s5peck" was frequent visitor to Putnam and was well known in all of the shops throughout New En- gland.
Putnam patriot., 1914-08-07
Miss Borhaner in Germany.

Friends in Putnam of Miss Caroline Borhauer, q former teacher in the Put nam High school, are wondering II she will be able to get out of Germany in time for the opening of school. Miss Borhauer is teacher of German in the Lynn, Mass, High school and has been spending some months at her parents home in Germany on account of poor health but she has improved physically and expected to return this fall
Putnam patriot., 1914-08-07
War May Effect Savings Bank Opening

It is understood that by decision reached by the state bank commissions CTS Monday the Putnam Savings bank that has been closed since January will not be allowed to open until the European war situation has cleared somewhat. This, it is believed, Is because the commissioners are takingievery sprecaution that the bank can go on in proper shape when it reopens. The financial market being in the most preearious condition in 8 long time will not permit the bank commissions to open the bank at this time if the situation in all other re- spects would warrant IL.
Putnam patriot., 1914-08-07
Fell Down Stairs. Sent to Hospital.

Jeremiah Lyon of Nillimantie IS in a serious condition at the Day himoaii hospital AS the result of fall down the stairs in Union block and protracted spree. The man was picked up by the nnlice after his fall and il was found that his head WAS badly cut and he had many bruises. He was sent 10 the hospital. A serious condition de- veloped and an attendant had to watch the man day and night. A bank book in his pocket showed de- posit of s20O in $ Hartford bank.
Putnam patriot., 1914-08-07
Elect New Teachers.

At a meeting of the ischool board Monday evening three more teachers were elected including principal for Israel Putnam school, Those elected were as follows Louise Cushman Of Springfield, NJ ass, commercial teacher al the High school, salary $500; Her man D. Driggs, East Hartford, Prin- cipal of Israel Putnam school, salary S70O: Edna Surpiuss, Putnam, 'as- sistant Kindergarten teacher sS per week. It was voted to open the schools the Tuesday following Labor day as usual
Putnam patriot., 1914-08-07
Warm Reception For Elder AmaSa Morse

Putnam people were much interested in the reception accorded Elder Amasa Morse, formerly of Putnam now of Stafford Springs, when he stepped up- on the platform at Adventist camp meeting in Springfield. Elder Morse passed his Tooth birthday three months ago and is in good health. His ap- pearance on the platform in the big tent was received with enthusiasm by the large gathering. The eentenafian spoke few words in good voice telling the bretheren that he had fought a good ight'through life and expected his crown.
Putnam patriot., 1914-08-07

-Grangers from all over Windham county held joint outing and picnic at Wildwood Park Wednesday. The granges represented were Quinnatisset of Thompson, Senexet of South Wood- stock, Woodstock of \ orth Woodstock, Putnam of Putnam, lhillingly Of hIi- lingly, Wolf. Den of Abingdon, High land of South Killingly and Little River of Hampton. There was base ball game and other athletic sports, speeches, music, iand a basket lunch. The grange orchestra furnished music for dancing.
 Miss Pearl Nichols Of Rutland, Vt., is the guest of Miss Sarah DuFfee' Putnam Heights. A picnic iwas held in her honor at Alexander lake Thurs day.
Putnam patriot., 1914-08-07

Ut is stated that theresis not much probability of further developments in the Putnam-Stafford Springs rnilwey during this summer, bun the pfojeoe will be put through eventually.
Putnam patriot., 1914-08-07

Members of Putnam Local, B. l.. l. ,and invited guests mad clam bake and outing at Phillips grove, AIexan- der's lake, Sunday.
Sharp County record., 1914-05-29
Edwards
Nero. 60.

years, and Johnny, aged 8 years,
the children of John S. and Eliza
beth Wilkerson. The saddest cir
cumstance that we have ever been
called upon to chronicle is the an
nouncement Of three deaths, from
scarlet fever, in the above named
family, by which the parents are
bereft Of their only children within
the past few days. A feeling of the
deepest sympathy and sadness is
expressed by the entire community.
We learn that the residence of
Andrew James, on Strawberry river
near Smithville, was destroyed by
fire one day last week. II seems
that James wife became partially
insane some two or three years ago,
and subsequently separated from
her husband. Both deserted the
premises, leaving some property in
the house After the house was
burned 1t was ascertained that sew
eral articles Of bed clothing had
quite recently been removed from
the house and we're in Mrs. James
possession, and II is supposed that
after removing them she set fire to
the building,
We learn that Samuel j. Walker,
who resides near Canton, in the
northern part Of the county, receiv-
ed an anonymous letter few days
since notifying him to settle up his
business affairs and leave the coun-
try In ten days, and containing
threats Of bodily injury, death and
destruction Of property belonging to
him II he failed to comply with the
request, The letter was mailed at
Kings Mills, and Immediately after
receiving II Mr., Walker visited that
vicinity and endeavored to learn
the name of Its author, but without
avail. We know nothing of the
circumstances which led to the
writing Of the letter, but Mr.. Walk
er bears the name Of being a good,
quiet, industrious citizen, and this
cowardly attempt to drive him from
his home receives the hearty disap-
probation Of the public
Sharp County record., 1914-05-29
IN EVENING SHADE
35 YEARS AGO
Items From The Record Of
May 20, 1879.

Dr. F. M. Cox has established a
meat market here, which proves to
be great convenience to people of
the town and vicinity.
Ed Maxfeld Of Batesville was in
town this week to look after the in
terests Of the Arkansas Woolen
Mills, Of which he and his brother
are proprietors.
Rev. John W. Boswell of Bates.
vile has been appointed presiding
elder for this district to succeed
Rev. Ben Hall, who resigned on ac-
count of i'll health.
We regret to learn that Maj,
M. V. Shaver, prominent citizen
of the southeastern portion of the
county, is dangerously III, and hope
he may speedily recover,
A new mail route has been es-
tablished from Evening Shade to
Black Oak, lizard county distance
Of % miles, Service once a week,
commencing the first of next Oc-
tober. Service once a week will
also be placed on the new route
from Evening Shade to Jones Mill
at the same time.
A meeting Of the cornet band
last evening, for the election Of Of
hcers, resulted In the selection Of
T. G, Henderson president, W. d,
Cochran vice pre6ideht, John K,
Metealf secretary, S, H, Davidson
treasurer. Messrs W. M. Sanders,
7. H. McCaleb and Thos. Shaver
were elected an executive commit
tee, and G. w. Davidson. John S
Medley, 7, j, Davidson and j. W,
Buckley were fined rs cents each
for non-attendance,
Died, In Evening Shade, Charley
aeed 2 years, Dora Ellen, aged G
Sharp County record., 1914-05-29

building. MIR. Stephens was fortu-
nate in saving several head of
horses that we're in the barn. The
loss is total one, there being no
insurance.
Senator T. j. Raney of Newark
last week conceded the nomination
for railroad commissioner to T. E..
Wood of Marianna Since the pri-
maries Senator Raney has been
considering the matter of making a
contest, but has decided not to do
so. Among his reasons for being
dissatisfied with the result was the
fact that his name was left off the
ballot in Arkansas county.
Taking the 1910 census valuations
as basis, land in independence
county is assessed at only 80 per
cent Of its actual value, Baxter
county AZ per cent; Stone AZ per
cent; Jackson AZ per cent, and
lizard 81 per cent. This fact was
brought out at a conference of tax
assessors held at Batesville last
week, at which members of the
state tax commission were present.
Tom Marshall, who lived near
Mountain Home, was kicked to
death by a mule a few days ago.
He was leading his mules to water,
when one became unmanageable.
In the struggle to control the ami
NAL Mr.. Marshall slipped and fell
to the ground, and received vicious
kicks about the head and face. He
leaves a young wife, to whom he
had been married only about eight
months.
Tom Hutchinson, who was want
ed at Batesville for having passed
a bogus check on h e Weaver
Dowdy Co., several months ago, was
killed in a battle with officers in
Oklahoma a few days ago. 1t is
said officers we're trying to arrest
him for robbing bank and that he
killed a deputy and wounded the
sheriff before the latter killed him.
Hutchinson has relatives living at
Melbourne.
Dan Pirtle, colored, who is a
pauper, is 1O7 years old. Fulton
county furnishes such excellent
grub that Dan will no doubt reach
$50, He is a typical democrat, and
has drank red liquor and used to-
bacco nearly one hundred years.
AT the age of 103 years he walked
to town and voted in the democrat
ic primary for SO cents and a bottle
of lemon extract This reminds US
that bad habits formed in youth
are hard to shake in the evening Of
fe.-Salem Sun.
The commissioners of accounts Of
Fulton county have returned G.. M.
Caruthers, collector of that county,
defaulter in the sum Of $1700 for
the settlement made in 1912. The
commissioners received information
lately that made them believe some
thing was wrong with that settle
ment, They began to investigate
and alleee they found a system Of
petty raising on valuations which,
while small, yet coupled with other
irregularities made the sum stated
Many In the county do not believe
that the collector was a party to
the frauds charged