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Putnam patriot., 1914-10-09
GRANGE NOTES
Wolf Den Grange.

Wolf Den grange won the first pre- mium for the grange exhibit at Brook lyn fair and also the first premium on fruit. The exhibit was beautifully dee orated with festoons, of crab apples and ears of corn. IL consisted of fine displays of fruit, vegetables, cooking, canned fruit, fancy work, etc. The principal attraction was Everett Browns miniature farm. The crowd around 1t was three and four deep each day of the fair. Much credit is due to the Fair committee who practically gave up a week to make our exhibit a success. The lexhibit bore this pla, card: "This Is our first exhibit, but watch us grow. We have the largest mem hership, largest horses, best cooks prettiest girls, sweetest babies, smallest pigs and sassiest Deputy
 Wolf Den grange held q Corn earni val at the grange hall last Friday even- ing which netted good sum for the grange treasury. The hall was trim med with festoons of red crab apples and the supper tables were very pretty with clusters of crab apples at each plate. The booths were very attract lively decorated with crepe paper and ears of corn. Misses Margaret White and Edith Clapp had the candy booth Misses Grace Clapp and Doretha Wetherbee the Corn Husk Dolls booth; the pop corn booth was in charge of Miss Gertrude Darling. The Feast committee served bountiful corn supper consisting of corn chow der, corn bread, corn salad, coffee and cake. A short entertainment was given consisting of vocal solos by Misses Mildred Goodhall; piano solo by Miss Elizabeth Johnson and farce, Rubber Boots,n by Misses Edith Clapp, Grace Clapp, Dorothea Wether- bee and Earl Colburn.
 The next regular meeting of the grange will be held Oct. Il, in charge of the ssFhree Graees.o
Putnam patriot., 1914-10-09
FALL BREAKS NECK
Henry Dubois Fall to the Floor Causes
 Death
Was Standng Near Radiator in Saloon

Henry Dubois, 2s years old, died at the Day Kimball hospital Monday af- ternoon. His death was due to fall to the floor in Smiths saloon, which broke his neck.
 Dubois entered the saloon Saturday afternoon and stood leaning against a radiator. He spoke of feeling numb and shortly afterward fell to the floor. Ii is probable that his chin hit the bot tom of the radiator throwing his head back quickly. It was not thought that he was much hurt and he was laid down for while but as he did not seem to get any better he was talk en to his home in the alleyway near by. It was late at night before a doc tor was called. An examination was made and it was found that the man s neck was broken. Sunday morning he was removed to the hospital but he was beyond hope of recovery. Dubois leaves a wife and two children.
Putnam patriot., 1914-10-09
HOwarih Satisfied with Prison Treat.
 ment
Health Improved. Now Secretary in
 Shoe Department

Frank k. HowaTth writes from occupations there, where he has about rounded out the first year of the eleven he has been sentenced to serve. He says that he has been kindly treated by the prison officials, from the lowest to the highest, and there is no difficult ty for anyone who obeys the rules of the institution, as he has faithfully done.
 During the first part of his term he was assigned as a clerk in the ship ping department, but has since been transferred to be secretary 10 the con tractor in charge of the shoe manufac- turing. Howarth has a desk and type writer and his duties are chiefly cleri- cal.
 His letter contains the information that he has arranged, through a' Wash ington, D. C., institution, to take up literary correspondence course that will extend over period of five years and he indicates that he hopes to bene- fit himself greatly by his studies.
 Howarth sets down in his letter that while his weight had dropped down to III pounds at the close Of his trial last fall, it has since increased to lo9. He writes that he mas been in good health with the exception of brief period.
Putnam patriot., 1914-10-09
BIG CELEBRATION
Columbus Day Will Be Half Holiday
Big Parade. Sports, and Dance

All plans have been made and every thing is now in readiness for the big joint celebration of Columbus Day next Monday. Papers have been cir culated among the business men and generally signed to make the day s half holiday so that employees may participate.
 The program will begin shortly after one o'clock in the afternoon with a pa- rade and the annual inspection of the fire department. There will be band of music, tiremen, Knights of Colum- bus, Boy Scouts, and school children. The parade will be dismissed at the High school grounds where there will be base ball game between the H. X K. team and the Attawaugans. In the evening there will be an old fashioned dance in Union hall with old time fid. dlers, old fashioned prompting and dances.
 The committees in charge are as fol- lows:
 Marshal, Isaac Champeau.
 General committee, William Fuller, chairman; Thomas P. Ryan secretary; Joseph Roy, treasurer.
 Music committee, Henry Welch, Jo- seph Maynard, Frank Dumas, Fred Bruce, James Barnes, Henry Benoit.
 Sport committee, Lewis Winslow,T. Miller, John B. Daigle, r. Cloutier, James Barnes, William Hughes, K. H. Cordier, Henry N. Benoit.
 Dance committee, Frank Dumas, T. Miller, John Daigle, Lewis Winslow, J. B. Byrne, Bernard McGarry, Arthur Duvert.
 Hall committee, William Fuller.
 Soliciting committee, Joseph May hard, Ellsworth Kelley, Ralph k. Thurston, Rev. c. J. Hartman.
 The joint committees are :to meet at fire headquarters this Friday evening at s.30.
Putnam patriot., 1914-10-09
John M. Tatem Nominated by Republi.
 rans

John M Tatem of Eastford, the nomineetof the repu 5liean party for stale senator from the 2sth district, is believed by leaders of the party to be strong candidate and sure 10 carry the district. He has lived all Of his life in Windham county and Is well and favorably known the length and breadth of itIas successful business man of unusual foresight and mind quick to grasp the details of any situ' ation that may arise.
 MT. Tatem was born in Woodstock, January l7th, 1860, and Is therefore nearly b5 years of age. He began his business career early learning all Of the details of the wood turning mill run by his father. At the age of 2 he was taken into the business under the firm name of J. B. Tatem X Son. Two years later the plant was destroyed by fire and when the business was re- sumed 1t was located in Eastford. The business continued 10 flourish and ex- pand. In 1899 MT. Tatem became the sole owner buying the interests Of his father. It was not long before the business had increased fourfold and Tatem took his three sons iniwith him and the firm was styled the J. M. Tatem Handle Company Mir. Tatem was Judge of Probate for his district for ten years, has held the ioflices of se- lectman and justice of the peace as well as other town offices. He repre- sented his town in the house Of the General Assembly Of 1913 and served as member of the committee on ln- corporations. He k member Of Put nam lodge of masons, Woodstock, and of Putnam chapter, k. A. M., Putnam.
Putnam patriot., 1914-10-09
Souvenir Taylor on Deck

A quantity of Brandegee campaign buttons have been received in Putnam from "Souvenirn w. H. Taylor.
 The Hartford Courant of Oct con- tained the following:
 A quantity of Brandegee buttons were received at headquarters yester- day, but the Holcomb buttons have not appeared as yet. "Souvenir" w. H.. Taylor wrote letter of congratulation to Senator Brandegee after the latter had received a renomination for Unit ed States senator. "Souvenir" is now proudly showing letter which he re- ceived in reply, in which the candi- date writes that he always considers it good omen to have "Souvenirn with him.
Putnam patriot., 1914-10-09
Empire Theatre

The Empire management has some offerings for the week end and for Monday, Columbur Day, that they are proud of. It is pleasant to be able to assure the patrons of the house that we have the best there is in motion pictures, shown by the best that is made in motion picture machines and the machine operated by motor gives a steady flow of film that makes a much smoother running picture than the old hand turned crank method. glance at the offerings of the house will make you want to see every bill. For Fri day the features are Lucille Love in two parts; The Song in the Dark, two parts; By Parcel Post, comedy Rose O'My Heart, drama; and Sophie Pulls a Good One, western comedy. Satur- day, Lucille Love, parts; The Trap Door, parts; A False Move, comedy; The Test of Courage, drama, and The Girl Behind the Barrier, drama. Both of these bills are exceptionally strong week-closers.
 Monday big special program for the holiday crowds: Adventures of Kathlyn, No. 10, ? parts; The Idiot, biograph drama; Hearst Selig news pictorial; Snakeville Volunteer, west ern comedy and others. The matinee performance will start immediately after the parade and evening : to 10. Make the holiday complete with trip through the varied scenes of the big Empire picture bill. Adv
Putnam patriot., 1914-10-09
Grand Officers Visit Eastern Star.

The annual inspection of Jeasamine Chapter, Order Eastern Star was held in Masonic Temple Wednesday even ing. The Grand tMatron, Mrs. Mary E. Orr of Meriden and Associate Grand matron, Mrs. Fannie Y. Gard ner Of Milford, besides two Past Ma irons being present. A supper was served preceding the meeting in the banquet room, in charge of Mrs. C, D. Arnold.
 Initiatory degree was worked on one candidate in a satisfactory manner. 4 gift was presented the Grand Ma tron by the Worthy Matron, Mrs. Mary J Wright, in behalf of the chap ter.
 Instructive addresses were made by the grand officers which were we'll re- ceiyed. Visitors were present from DanieIsoD and Moosup.
Putnam patriot., 1914-10-09
NO Al
THREE Auto Accidents
Bad Corner In KilIingIy Causes Couis-
 SienS.
No One Hurt. Putnam Parues Among
 Number,

A series of three accidents in which motor driven vehicles participated have been reported within a week from blind turn near LsBelle's drug store in Dayville. The collisions have been practically alike and have been preceded by others during, the past months, The only damage has been to. machines.
 In one accident ,the motor delivery of Myer Goldwater of Danielson and the runabout of Oswald Street of Day ville figured, the ,Street car coming around the turn from the Attawau- gan road. The other collisioni was be- tween machines owned by NJ. Dia- mond of this city and Edward S. Keith of Eastford. The turn is one of the worst in eastern Connecticut, how ever, and should be approached by every automobile owner with the greatest possible precaution
 The last accident occurred Tuesday when John Smith of this city, while riding aimotorcycle, was in collision with an automobile driven by Jesse Bottomly just after noon, but escaped without serious injury. His machine was somewhat damaged, but it can bc repaired at an expense ot about SEQ. One story told as to how the smash came to occur Is that smith was rid ing along some distance behind team m which Harley S. Place and Alcott D. Sayles, both of East killingly, were driving toward Elmville. When the Bottomiey machine came along from the opposite direction Mir. Places horse became frightened and in try Ing to circle around 1t MT. Smith came into headon collision with the auto mobile, which was well over on its own side of the street. The affa did not result seriously for anyone con cerned.
Putnam patriot., 1914-10-09
D. A. K. PILGRIMAGE
Historic Spots and Historic Addresses
An Ideal Day and Trip

iQikN hha kANct. Vs the Elizabeth Porter Putnam Chapter, D. A. R., on Friday afternoon, October 2d, in autos decorated with flags, started on the historic Indian pilgrim age, so carefully planned by the com mittee.
 Leaving the Square in Putnam, the party passed by the Cargill Falls, crossed the Little River Bridge, and followed the old highway to Harris vile. The first stopping place was the famous Mcclellan Elms at South Woodstock These elms were planted by the bride of Gen. Mcclellan in i775 in commemoration of the Battle of Bunker Hill.
 Mrs. Mary H. MedbuTy told of the many points of interest in the neigh borhood, and one of Woodstock $ hon. ored citizens, Clarence W. Bowen, in able and pleasing manner imparsed much information about this and the other places visited on the pilgrimage. Where the Lowe homestead now is, was located the home of Rev. Abiel Holmes, the father of Oliver Wendell Holmes. The party then proceeded to Quasset and viewed the first Baptist church building, and then on to the Thomas Bugbee pottery. Here re- marks were made by Oliver A.HiscoX. The next stop was at the two stone bridges, more than POO years old. Over these two bridges, along this White Mans Highway, came Hooker and the settlers of Hartford and Windsor. On to Eliot Rock we went. In 1874, John Eliot the "Indian Apostle from Rox. bury Is said to have preached to the Indians. Then to Pulpit Rock where in 1886 the congregation gathered. This rock bears this i s,ription, ,"i6s6-- Aulpit, Rock, Sacred Forever More 1SS6.n Judge F. F. Russell spoke of the 2O0th celebration, when this in. scription was made.
 On we went to the Century Old house, the home of Miss Mary Flynn. This house was full of historic interest. At the home of Miss Nellie Chandler the party stopped flor longer period. Mrs. J. Richard Garpentsf,in pleasing manner told that this house was of historic value, because 1t was the first Woodstock Academy.
 Af Norwich, members of the Old Trails Committee, were guests of'honor, and Mrs. Rogers told of the work of :that committee The hostesses for the day served very tempting refresh ments.
 Again in our autos we whizzed away to the home of Judge C. H. Child. We noted lthe old tavern sign, "Mineral Spring, H. Bugbee lS23," and Miss Rilla Child in colonial attireiserved water from one of the mineral springs, and Judge Child gave the history of the old inn.
 Leaving here we passed through hostldiIu hIht tiS huhtihk hhu hsh' ing grounds of the Indians. It was an ideal summers day, and the early frost had changed the leaves to gor- geous colors. Our memory will Hong treasure this beautiful park ride.
 We called at the home of Dr. Arthur Mathewson and took departing look at the Old Connecticut Trail, which leaves Senexet at this point. The last stopping place was at the home ofMrs. J. E. Sheppard,a "a spot of especial beau ty and interest. in fascinating man. ner the hostess told of this land Of the Indians, of the finding of many arrow heads even to this day, ard of the war fare between the Senexet and Wabba- quasset indians.
Putnam patriot., 1914-10-09
Back from the Wheat Fields

Sarelia Rhodes and Frank iFoisey have returned 10 their homes in Thompson after spending two months harvesting wheat in North Dakota. The young men are both graduates of the Tourtellotte Memorial High school and had teen attending the school of the General Electric Company in Lynn, Mass. They thought they would like to see some of the western country so went to the Dakota wheat fields and earned their way.
Putnam patriot., 1914-10-09
Union Teacher Training Class for Sua.
 day School Workers.

About 90 teachers and Sunday school workers gathered in the Methodist church last Monday evening. The prospects seem bright for a course full of interest and one which will be worth while to all Sunday school teachers, and workers. Frank w. Barber who is conducting the class made the assignment Of the first lesson N which will be taken up next Monday evening al o'clock sharp, at the same place. The invitation Is again ex- tended to ali those who are interested in this class 10 join.
Putnam patriot., 1914-10-09
POmfret School Football Schedule.

The Pomfret school foot ball team : schedule for 1914 includes games a' follows: Saturday, October 3d
 Open Wednesday, October 7th
 New Haven High Saturday, October 10th
 Springfield High Wednesday, October l4th
 Worcester South High Saturday, October lTth
 Brookline High Wednesday, October 2ist
 Lawrence Academy Saturday, October 24th
 St, Georges at Newport Wednesday, October 2oth
 Allen School Monday, November 2nd
 Choate Saturday, November 9th
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Putnam patriot., 1914-10-09

The little daughter of Mir. and Mrs. A. Ii. Lord, Fremont street, had 8 narrow escape from being burned To death last Sunday. The child was playing with s toy stove when her clothing caught fire. Her screams at- tracted her mother who tore her burn ing clothing of before the child was much injured. Mrs. Lords hands were badly burned.
Putnam patriot., 1914-10-09
interestins Locals
ADyERTIsEaEST

Dance and whist in Odd Fellows ball Friday evening, Oct. 9, Putnam Equal Franchise League. Admission , cents. Special music.
Putnam patriot., 1914-10-09

If. Deacon x Son, Main street flo Dr. Arthur, Main street 544.Z :. Freedman, Battey street 45z Edward Dubois, Walnut street 4O4-5 Blanche E. Wood, Center street 1922 N. ;. Bates, Inieryaie street Z38-i2 H. F. Lillibndge, Chapel street 9o-lZ E.. b. West, Farrows street 4il-i2 r. A. Maioney, School street 9o-Z Adler Nj. Towne, Grove street 34i.2 Mrs. CIorinda Ieroux, Elm street 4O92 Mary F.. O'Brien, Hammond street 53-2 A. C. Lyon, Woodstock 2ss-2 Nm. A. Perkins, Woodstock Zl1-Z Mrs. ". ". sheldon do 5-2-i3 Franklin r. Walker. W Wood 2Zi-l4 4 K. Armstrong, So, Gfos is5 z3 Holy Cross -itters do 36o 5 ii. b. Browning, ,Mechanicsyilie ls5.iz Mrs. J. F.. Balloeh, No. Ashford 5o4.lS
Putnam patriot., 1914-10-09
Advertised letters. October Ssh;

Advertised letters, October ssh:
 LADIES Miss Laura Noren, Mrs. Mary koots Miss Marion Dray, Miss Ruth Gordon.
 aENTLEnES Addison 5. Hodges, J. Y. Garyins N-. Y. Dental Co., Walter Mafvan.
Putnam patriot., 1914-10-09
THE TOWN MEETING
Appropriations Made and Officers Elected
Putnam Remains License by 1e5 Majority

The annual town meeting was held in the municipal building at two o'clock Monday afternoon. Frederick Dumas was moderator. After voting to authorize the seiectmen to borrow necessary funds to meet the expenses of the town and give the towns notes therefor the following appropriations were made
 For the expenses of public schools including music instruction and the purchase of supplies S27 900. This is an increase of g., ,0O0 over last year. For highways S3,000, and for bridges Sl ,000.
 For Memorial Day Sl25. For free bed in the Day Kimball hospital $500 and $l00 for theWoman's $ Board
 For the public library Sl 200 with the understanding that S200 of the amount be spent for the purchase Of books in the French language.
 The articles relative to having the taxable property in the town reassess. ed were laid on the table.
 It was voted to authorize the select men to employ an engineer to have a map of the town made giving the lines of all property and to have the character of the land denoted on the map, the expense not to exceed sl ,000. 1t was voted to lay a l3 mill tax to be collected on or before the first of April, 1915. The rate last year was l2 mills and the town debt was increased SSOO0.
 It was voted to accept bequest of Sl00 under the will of Mary Guilbert for the care of the Horace Guilbert lot in the cemetery and the selectmen were authorized to take care of the matter.
 On account of the many split tickets voted at the election it was after eight o'clock before the result was known officially. The Republicans as usual elected their entire ticket. Mrs. Elvira A. Barber, who ran independently as a candidate for the school board, made a good showing, receiving 270 votes. In endeavoring to split tickets many yo ters made mistakes that threw their ballots out. Ill ballots were thrown out of which number 46 were blank. There were 264 straight Republican votes cast and 236 straight Democratic. The result of the vote was as follows, those names with star not being elected,
 Assessor
 Ernest B. Kent 43l *Ulric D. Beausoleil 3S0
 Board of Relief Joseph Plessis T 52O Ellsworth l.. Kelley 43l Joseph St. Jean q 36S
 Selectmen
 Clarence k. Pierce T All Luther NJ. Keith 472 Omer LaRue 375
 A Auditors
 Leon T. Wilson 40 J. Harry Mann 35S
 Collector of Taxes J. Richard Carpenter 423 *Alfred Bonneville 3S5
 Constables
 Hermon G. Carver 435 George Warren 3S9 Peter A. Gardner 4S6 David Beausoleil q 3Sl Remis Delorge d 363 James 0 'Brien d 297
 Registrars of Voters Hermon G Carver 423 George Potvin 372
 Town School Committee Joseph A. P. Gagne 436 Silas NJ. Wheelock 424 Arthur Magnan d 353 *Elvira A. Barber ind 270
 Library Directors Frank x. Lussier 49S Mahlon H. Geissler 4Sl William k. Davison 476 *Charles W. Bradway BIO *Eric H. Johnson 3l6 James Sullivan 3l2 The license vote was Yes 633, No 33S. The women cast votes as follows for school committee: Gagne 15, Vince
Putnam patriot., 1914-10-09
New Telephone Subscribers

The following new telephone sub scribers were added 10 the Putnam ex- change during ithe months of August and September:
Putnam patriot., 1914-10-09

The license vote was Yes 633, No o33S.
 The women cast votes as follows for school committee: Gagne b, Vince lock 30, Elvira A. Barber 65, J. B. Kent g, Mrs. Bartlett 1. For library directors, Lussier l3, Davison Sl Brad way ', Johnson f, LaRue l.
The broad ax., 1914-02-07

were numerous and bitterly hostile to
Mrs. Vance, while friends Of Mrs.
Vance gave their heartfelt sympathy to
her and earnest support to lawyer +.
l. Barnett who fought for her freedom.
The evidence disclosed many years
Of unhappy married life, but no witness
to the actual shooting on the fatal
night. The prosecution charged that
the husband and wife were in 1 bitter
quarrel at 1:30 in the morning and he
was trying to leave the house when
she fred the shot from q magazine
gun which killed him, and her written
confession was used to prove the charge.
Mr.. Barnett's defense charged that
the husband had frequently beaten his
wife, that on the night in question he
had knocked her down, that both strug-
gled for the revolver, and that while
they had separated and he was out in
the han, the revolver was fred by
accident and the husband was shot with
out any intent to kill on the part Of the
wife. His explanation Of the written
confession, together with his argument
on all other points in her defense, con-
WINGED the jury that the shot was the
result Of an accident and on Saturday
they returned q verdict which made
Mrs. Vance a free woman and restored
her to her friends who rejoieed with
her over the final outcome.
DR.. Mercer, who was the family
physician and who was present a few
minutes after the shooting was not
called as q witness by the State, but,
he was called by Mr.. Barnett though
he had been named as q witness for
the State. DR.. Mereer's testimony was
clear and convincing, showing that Mr..
Vance declared that the shot grew out
Of family trouble and that he did not
want his wife prosecuted. The State 3
Attorney by cross-examination tried to
break the force Of DR.. Mereer's testi-
mony but failed. Mrs. Vance made q
fine witness in her own behalf and by
q plainly truthful statement Of that
fatal nights trouble proved that she
was not guilty Of murder. The jury
believed her and gave their verdict
accordingly.
The broad ax., 1914-02-07
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