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Putnam patriot., 1914-11-13
Again a Gretna Green!

Up over the Bay State line, when Is cnly a few miles from Putnam, II mas been figured out that this city oids iaif to again become the Gretna Green oi Worcester county on account ot the construction placed on the law regard . ing marriage intentions. According to this interpretation the record oi in- tentions is not open to public inspec' ton or to reporters except aiter the seventh of each month when the mar riage certificates are returned and plac- ed on public record. While the notice of intention law was operstive in Mas' sachusetts and before it became opera tive in this state hundreds of couples slipped over the border and were mar ried in Putnam. Now someone has figured it out that secrecy may be haa here until the ceremony has been per formed and predicts another rhsh across the line.
Putnam patriot., 1914-11-13
Licenses Granted

County Commissioners E. H. Hall North Windham; F. c. Davis, Pom fret, and l.. E. smith, Putnam, were in session in the rooms of the clerk of the superior court Friday for the pur- pose of granting licenses.
 Those who received licenses were Frank Benoit, Henry Lafiamme, Louis Cloutier, Joseph Daigle, Napoleon Muire, Julius Laiiamme, Henry let reault, Louis Beauregard, Jerry Lab. by, Thomas Cannon, C. J. Campbell, William II. Noonsn & Company City Hotel) William Killian, Pnilias Clou- tier, Nazaire Peloquin, Joseph Gagne, Victor Chapdelaine, l.. c. Rogers Put nam Inn J. A. Hart.
 Druggists Licenses were granted to Henry Burt, Joseph Dupre, George Dresser and J. F. Donohae.
Putnam patriot., 1914-11-13
Base Ball Outlook Bright

IL looks at present as If Putnam would surely get back into the column Of base ball towns next year. The management at the Putnam High school is making oyertures to teams up and down the trolley line in an en- deayor to form a High school base ball league. The plan adopted by the Ham, mond k knoylton team has met with success and several hundred dollars will be in the treasury when the season opens next ispring. With the Satur- day half holiday the people appreciate some wholesome diversion and the fact that they have been without il for sew eral years past will make il the more welcome and should assure good pat ronage for the games.
Putnam patriot., 1914-11-13
SUFFRAGE NOTES
Woodstock Equal Franchise League Meets

The next meeting of the Woodstock Equal Franchise League will be held in the chapel of the Congregational church at East Woodstock on We'd nesday, the 18th Of November, al 3 o'clock. Miss Emily Piersoa, state or ganizer of the Connecticut Woman's s Equal Franchise Association, will ad- dress the meeting. Miss Pierson needs no introduction in Woodstock where she Is so well known; first, for her true womanly character, and second, for her great ability aS speaker on the reason why women want the vote. Having returned from Colorado iwhere mueh.needed vacation was taken, Miss Pierson will tell much of interest that has been done by sufiragists in that state.
 Mrs. Fox of Tomlinson, Conn, pres- ident of newly organized league in that town will also speak. Her theme will be "The evolution of woman. All are welcome to this meeting.
 The executive committee will hold a meeting at 2.I6 to consider winter prospects for meetings, etc,
Putnam patriot., 1914-11-13
First Civil Case for City Court

The civil case of James J. Burke vs Sam Ankotol, Morris Fisher and Jo- seph Wolf has been claimed for trial before jury in the Putnam city court. The case has been assigned for Mon- day, Nov. 17th. The peculiar feature about the action is that 1t is the first civil matter ever to be brought before the city court since it was established in 1896 when Putnam became city. Lawyers have continued the old cus- tom of bringing their actions for less than S1O0 damages before justices of the peace The plaintiff claims S7S.O6 damages for building body for a large motor truck. The amount of the bill is in dispute. According to the Putnam city charter appeals from the city court in cases tried to jury may be made direct to the supreme court of errors.
 The jury for the above case was drawn in the office of NJ. H. Geissler, clerk of the city court, Tuesday after noon, as provided by the city charter. The names were drawn by Constable Hermon G. Carver in the presence of Alderman John B. Byrne, which also followed out .the charter provisions. The following six gentlemen have the honor of comprising the first city court jury for which they are entitled to sl per day for their services: Regis Bouthillette, Fred Tetft, Thomas Fin chan, Daniel Labossiere, HiramWhip- pie, k, NJ. Wheaton.
Putnam patriot., 1914-11-13
SERIOUS CHARGE
Will Be Alleged Against William Corey
 in Superior Court
Arrested in Rhode Island and Brought
 Back to kilIingIy

In the town court of killingly, Tues day afternoon, William Corey, 26, was bound over to the Superior court after hearing and probable cause being found of attempt to carnally know Florence Cuission, l2, who lives with her parents in the northeast corner of Killingly near the Rhode Island line.
 According to the story told the little girl and her brother had been sent by their mother to get the COW from pas ture Sunday afternoon. Corey came driving along the road and took the children in with him. The mother saw the children get into the wagon and shortly after she became uneasy and started after them. She followed the wagon track for some distance and finally found where 1t had turned into a cart path toward the woods. Some distance from the road she found the wagon and her little boy sitting on the seat. She asked her boy where his sis ter was and he said that the man had taken her down into the woods to tell her fortune. At this the woman began to shout and call her daughters name and soon Corey came out of the woods alone and denied seeing her daughter. He started to drive away when the we- man grabbed the bridle of the horse and hung on until he threatened to shoot her, when she let go. She went back to the house and notified the neighbors of what had happened and a searching party started out but the lit- tie girl was not found until morning. She said she heard her mother calling, but the man had tied her hands and then when her mother called he had twisted the blanket so tightly about her head that she :could not cry out in answer. She had come home and find ing no one there had gone down under the barn and laid down on some leaves and fallen asleep and did mot wake up until morning.
 Corey was arrested in Ghepachet for intoxication and the offcers there learned that he was wanted in Con- neeticut and held him until deputy sheriff went for him lfrom Danielson. Corey plead not guilty to the charge.
Putnam patriot., 1914-11-13
Low Water Bad for Mills

The, water in the Quinebaug river is the lowest in years and the mills de- pending on water power are sadly handicapped being unable to run little more than four or five hours a day. The $l2, 2,000 addition to the plant of the Manhasset Manufacturing Company is being rushed to completion and the plant is running night and day turn ing out automobile tire duck. The Waterman Worsted Company's plant Is also running night and day. The silk mills are fairly busy but some oi the cotton mills are running on short time. Altogether Putnam's manufno- turing industries iare very fortunate in securing orders while on all sides come rumors of mills shutting down.
Putnam patriot., 1914-11-13
W. (. I. |. Institute

On Wednesday morning of last week the doors of the NJ. +. church were opened wide to welcome the white rio- boners of the county for an all-day meeting, Thompson, Danielson, Gen. tral Village and Scotland Unions be- ing represented.
 The speaker for the evening was Mrs. Emma Graves Dietriek Of Lock- port, x. Y. Her address was review of what had been done in the year 1913, not altogether along temperance lines, but things that are helping along the cause of temperance. The stand that officials of the steel works and railroads are taking, also the compen- sation act, were among the many things she presented.
 On Thursday she spoke to the pupils of both the Israel Putnam and High schools. Mrs. Dietriek is pleasing and forcefuI speaker and one whom we would gladly welcome again.
Putnam patriot., 1914-11-13
LARGE FUND
Raised for Red Gross uuder Auspices of
 D. 4. K.
Few Escaped Being Flagged. City
 Thoroughly Canvassed

The results of Red Cross Day, last Saturday, surpassed even the expecta- tions of the most optimistic. The total contribution for the day was S500.52.
 Good weather, enthusiastic workers, excellent management and generous public made the success possible. The money was raised for the American Red Cross 10 be used for ithe starving people and wounded soldiers in Eu. rope. The affair was planned and car ried out by the Elizabeth Porter Put nam Chapter, b. A. R. Headquarters opened al 7.30 a. m. and the workers were at their stations on tbe principal streets until g o'clock in the evening" Much credit is due to the superintend. ents ot the various routes, the teachers and pupils of the schools, to the wom. en who acted as canvassers and to the Boy Scouts. Also to MT. German, who allowed his office to be used as head quarters.
 Undoubtedly this ready response from the people of all nationalities and religions was due largely to the clergy of every denomination, who urged the people under their influence to respond liberally to most worthy cause.
 The Red Cross fund will be open for subscription to any who may wish to subscribe at the store of George E.. Shaw and deposits of eDy amount may be left there with Mrs. Medbury, D. A |. R., at that place.
 There are some expenses amounting to few dollars and 1t is the hope of the committee that subscriptions may come in to cover this expense so that Putnam may send as it's contribution to the Red Cross fund good round $500.
 Instead of selling tags small U. S. flags were sold for whatever the per- son solicited chose to give. It is doubt ful if there was a person in Putnam but was solicited and there were very few indeed that did not respond. The ladies were allowed to go through the factories and here they also found a ready response. A lsystematic house to house canvass was made and stores and office buildings were covered. Trains and trolleys were met and au- tomobile parties passing through did not escape the yigilant canvassers. The work was done thoroughly and well and the result is highly pleasing.
Putnam patriot., 1914-11-13
Buxton Sends Regrets. Would Have
 Liked to Have Seen the Boys
Is in Wild and Woody West Busting
 Bronchos and Riding Steers

Word has been received from Walter Buxton, who caught Joe Connolly for the C. A. C. in 1907, and base ball fans will be surprised to learn that he has not been grinding axes in East Doug las for some years but Is now raneh- man in Wyoming, more healthful and profitable life. "Buck" was in. vited to come to Putnam to participate in the exhibition game with Connolly and the others and inquiries were made as to why he was not present. His many friends could not under stand his absence but now 1t Is all made plain by letter received by Frank II. Cordier.
 The letter is dated at Newcastle, Wyoming, Oct. z7th. IL says that the invitation to come to Putnam, which was sent to East Douglas, had just ar rived and that he should have liked to have been able to play with the boys the 24th but even if he had received the letter in time he did not think he would have been able to have been here. They hear a great deal about base ball iout on the ranch and there was an article about Connolly in the Cheyenne, Wyoming, paper. He hasn't played ball since he was in the east but would like to get into game again. The sports out there are broncho busting, roping and riding steers, relay races, etc. He asks about the boys and says he snpposes they are all family men by now. He has a picture Of the c. A. C. team hanging on the wall and often thinks of the boys and would like to hear from them.
 And doubtless the boys will be glad 10 hear from "Buck' and know that he is pfospering. As remembered here his last few games he was overweight, or to be plain, rather fat, and the fans would like to see him now after riding steers and busting bronchos, and per- haps like to ask some questions about real live Indians that they believe live in his neighborhood. Yes, and per. haps ask him about the time the team went 10 Whilinsville with quite a long wait st Blackstone Junction. Anyhow they wish he could have been here and assure him he would have had warm welcome.
Putnam patriot., 1914-11-13
COMMON COUNCIL
City Will Probably Purchase Unlimited
 Right 10 Water
Bad Reports on Sewer Connections and
 Ouihonses

The regular meeting of the common council was held Tuesday evening with Mayor Macdonald presiding. Present Aldermen Dady, Johnson, Marcy, ByTne, Duvert, Padget, Davis LaRue and Bouthillette.
 Building permits were granted Er- nest Landouzy for two-story building on Boulevard Terrace and James C.. Perry for seven-room cottage on Wal nut street.
 The report of the health officer was read and placed on file. In it were recommendations that garbage be sys- tematically gathered by licensed col leetors and that outhouses be discon- tinued. The water and ice supply had been found in good condition and schools had been thoroughly cleaned and disinfected.
 The highway committee reported on the matter of delinquents in connect ing with the sewer They found 4a places where no connection had been made, 40 where connection ran to the cellar only, ? outhouses not properly taken care of and S3 outhouses still in use. The matter was referred to the health officer with instructions 10 act and to report progress made at each council meeting.
 The police report showed l3 arrests during the month of September, of which : were sent to jail Electric light out 404 hours and store doors found open and secured.
 The board of water commissioners reported that the Putnam Water Com- pany, which was taken over by the city, had purchased the right to use 500, 900 gallons Of water from the Little River from the late George NJ. Morse It is claimed by the representative of the estate that much more water has been used. The commissioners had in- vestigated the matter and found that this Is true and that the city can pur- chase an unlimited right to the use of the water for S4, 800. Interest is claim ed for the use of wafer above the amount to which the company had a right dating from October, 1912. It
 was also the opinion of the board that this was an equitable claim. The mat ter was referred to the finance com mittee with power to act after con sulting with the water commissioners. The water commissioners also re ported that they were willing to take over the supervision and maintenance of the sewer plant if the city would
 pay for 1t and provide suitable ordi. nances to govern the matter. This was | referred to the ordinance committee. It was voted to accept the proposed l layout of Farrows street to which no | remonstrance had been made. It was voted to buy snow blow at | cost not to exceed $75. The electric light committee were instructed to in- vestigate the matter Of street lights of
 which some complaint had been made that the light has not been up to past 1 standards.
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Putnam patriot., 1914-11-13
NO ERROR
Found by Supreme Court in Balloon Case
Woodstock Far Association Not Liable
 for Boys Death

The supreme courts of erroEs has handed down a decision in the case of Joseph George Bernier, administrator, ys the N Woodstock Agricultural Society, finding no error and sustaining the previous trial in the superior court, Milton A. Shumway, judge. The case was tried before the superior court here and the jury brought in verdict for the fair association and the plaintiff appealed.
 The case grew out of an accident at the Woodstock fair grounds in Septem- Der, 1913, in which plaintiffs intes- tate, Joseph George Bernier, Jr., lost his life. One of the attractions of the fair was balloon ascention by Prof. Flower of Boston. When the balloon arose the hundreds of spectators were mortified to see a little boy hanging by one of the ropes attached to the bal loon. The boy appeared to be attempt- ing to climb upward and all eyes watched closely unable to turn away from the sight they were certain was bound to follow. At distance of some two or three hundred feet the lad let go his hold and the little body shot down to the ground within the race track enclosure to instant death.
 Plaintiff in the suit for sl0,000 dam- ages alleged that the fair association was negligent in number of particu- lars and that due to this negligence the boy lost his life. The trial of the case attracted a great deal of attention. The jury found that the association was not negligent and that the boy came to his death through his own negligence. Exceptions were taken to the judges charge and other points Of law and an appeal taken in the hopes of getting a new trial on the ground of error but no error was found by the appellate court so that the matter is now definitely closed.
Putnam patriot., 1914-11-13
Observe All Souls Day

Hundreds of members of St. Mary parish participated in the observance of All Souls Day Sunday afternoon All of the societies of the church LOOK
 part. The procession formed at the church. Music was furnished by the Catholic band. The procession march ed to the cemetery while the church bell tolled and the rosary was said. Al the cemetery prayers were offered oy
 Rev. C.. F. Bedard for the repose ot souls of the departed. Upon return 10 the church a vesper service was held
Putnam patriot., 1914-11-13
Probate Judges

The following is the list of Probate Judges for Windham County: Bfooklyn-Oscar F. Atwood, dem. Ashford-Oscar b. Baker, dem. Canterbury-A. Hale Bonnet, rep., dem.
 Chaplin-Clarence lE. Chester, rep, dem.
 Eastford-Arthur NJ. Keith, rep, dem.
 Hampton-Charles E. Bnrpham, rep.
 Killingly-Sabin ;. Russell, rep. Piasnfield-John F.. Prior, rep. Pomfret-Charles c. Thompson, rep.
 Putnam-Edward c. Wright, rep. sterling A. Douglas, rep. Thompson-Fred A. Munyan, rep, dem.
 Windham--Jsmes 4. Shea, rep. woodstock-Ciarence H. Child, rep, dem.
Putnam patriot., 1914-11-13
K. of (. Install Officers

Cargill Council, K. Of C., installed their newly elected officers Sunday af- ternoon. The installation ceremony was finely conducted by District Dep uty Thomas F Berth of Willimantie assisted by Deputy Warden Rierdon also of Willimantic. A number of ae- dresses were made relative 10 the work ing Of the order. The following were appointed a committee for the Easter Monday ball. John E. Daigle, N. NJ. Dwver, John Gahan, George Lewis, Charles Bove. --N
Putnam patriot., 1914-11-13
F. of 4. Benefit Dance

Court City of Putnam, Foresters of America, will hold social and dance in their hall Thanksgiving eve, Nov. 25th. The proceeds will be used to pay sick benefits to a large number of members who are on the rolls so that the treasurer will not have to draw on the reserve fund. Everyone is invited to attend and tickets may be had Of members. Good music and good time.
Putnam patriot., 1914-11-13

-Choirmaster l.. c. Williams of the Congregational church entertained the members of his vested choir at his home on south Main street Thursday evening at frankfurtes and bacon roast. Holes were made in the ground and fires lighted and after there were red-hot coals plenty the roasting be- gan. The feast was served in the open air by the light of the taoon.
Putnam patriot., 1914-11-13

MT. and Mrs. A. (. Stetson have returned from a two weeks visit with their son, Clarence A. stetson, and wife, New York.
 Harold SIubbert and wife of Bos- ton are guests Of the formers parents, Rev. and Mrs. J. k. StubberI, sunny side.
 William J :. Brennan of Danielson has entered the employ of Christopher J. Campbell.
Putnam patriot., 1914-11-13
SS5.OOO the First Day

The DanieIson Trust Company had a very suspicious opening Monday, re- eeiving in excess of sS5, ,0O0 on deposit This was something of surprise, Tor the opening date had not been adVan- ced and there had been no notification to stockholders or others Of the open ing excepting that which appeared in the Bulletin Monday. The officials oi the bank were well pleased Monday night with the days business.
Putnam patriot., 1914-11-13

Misses Mildred Carver and Mar iorie Bradford were visitors "itii friends in Worcester Sunday.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1914-03-21

o. Mitchell, Overland agent at Pecos
purchased a ''79' this week from the local
agent The Albuquerque Overland dealers
ordered three cars from FL PasO this week.
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II R Buchanan. Overland agent in Silver
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1914-03-21
BorderIand Route Is Good
All the Way to California
viii Be in Fine Shape, Says A. E. Ryan, For the Panama
Pacific Exposition Many Sales Of Cars Report
edin FL Paso This Week-Notes of Local
Autoists and Those Visiting Here

cunningham. of FL Paso. is accom-
panying him
Frank E Cox, Of Ell Paso, is at the
wheel of a Ford touring car bought
this week
S G. Grumbles, of Santa Fe, y. M,
was in FL PasO this week lie IS
travelling in REQ touring car.
Todd Hunter. OF Deming, came to Ell
Paso Thursday in his Buick touring
car.
Cassidy & Neill. Of this city, pur-
chased a Ford touring car this week.
R. N Carter, of Roswell arrived
this week in his Hudson six.
Mrs. ]. r. Reed drove her Ford tour
ing car to Fl Paso this week from her
home in Deming.
L NJ. Darcy and party, Of Califor-
MIA, passed through here this week
on their way to New York City. The
party are travelling in a Hudson six.
The Western Grocery Co place., a
Ford touring car in service this
week
Archie Cousland. OF Silver City, came to
FL Paso this week and purchased Hup-
mobile touring car
The first shipment Of 1914 National cars
to reach FL Paso arrived this week They
were consigned to the EIliott-Garrett Co.
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Tom K. Cleveland, OF Las Cruces. came
to FL Paso this week and purchased a
trip to FL Paso was made in Floyd Tur-
ner's Buick 10"
F H Wilson, Of Whitehall. n NJ. pur-
chased a Metz roadster this week from the
local agency
in Fl Paso, IS confined TO his home by
illness.
NJ L Burkhead, Of the Eliott-Garrett
company went to Las Cruces this week to
demonstrate an Oakland "6-
Tom German is learning to drive his new
r. Allen, Of Tuoumcari, n, NJ, drove
home this week in a new Overland rs, -
purchased from the Longwen Truck and
Auto Sales Co.
NJ = Roseboro made a trip to Las Cru
ces this week in his Studebaker touring car.
John Burnsides, Of Las Cruces, purchased
a Buick '3e' ana a -25" Of the same make
this week from the international Auto Co.
The cars we're delivered overland
c. L irwin and son, OF Colorado. left FL
PasO Saturday in a new REQ touring car,
purchased from the local agency.
Frank Adams Of Tucumcari. bought an
Overland touring car this week The ma
chine was delivered by way Of the ground.
Dr.. James B. Brady is at the wheel Of a
Buick 25, which he bought this week
O. Mitchell, Overland agent at Pecos
purchased q ''79" this week from the local
agent The Albuquerque Overland dealers
ordered three cars from FL PasO this week.
II r Buchanan. Overland agent in Silver