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Putnam patriot., 1914-02-13
LOTUS QUARTET
 RETURN TO PUTNAM
Closing Entertainment in Choir Course
 at Congregational Church
A Large Audience Will Be Present


 The closing entertainment in the course being given under the manage ment of the choir of the Congregation al church will take place Friday even- ing, February 20th, and will be given by the Lotus male quartet of Fremont Temple, Boston. As the quartet has been heard in Putnam it is unnecessa. " to speak of the excellence of their singing and the wonderful pleasure it gives to the audience. The numerous inquiries received as to the date of this concert is indicative of the interest of the people. The price of tickets is 50 cents and they may be procured at the stores of c. k. Shaw or C. NJ. Elliott.
 When the Lotus quartet were here last season they learned hat George H. Ryder, formerly organist at Fremont Temple, was residing in Putnam, and expressed desire to meet him, stating that people frequently told them that they used to attend church at Trem. ont Temple for the purpose of hearing MT. Ryder play. Mir. Ryder met the members of the quartet in Boston last fall and during the interview it was suggested that when the quartet re- turned to Putnam Mir. Ryder should open the concert with an organ pfel. ude as he did forty years ago in the fa- nous Star Lecture Course at Fremont Temple, and so Putnam people will have the unusual privilege of hearing the Fremont Temple male quartette and the former Fremont Temple or ganist. Adv
Putnam patriot., 1914-02-13
Transforming Theatre
Play House Will Equal Any in State

The Bradley theatre is in the hands of painters, decorators, carpenters and upholsterers and Manager Fine prom ises that when they are through Put nam will have theatre than which there will be no better in the state. The plans entail heavy expense and the work will probably consume month but nothing will be overlooked in making the house as attractive as pos sible.
 The aisles, sidewalks, ceilings, pros cenium arch, boxes, and all decora- tionS will receive attention and will be handsomely finished and heightened. Cork flooring will be used in aisles, on stairs and in the back deadening sound oi people walking in late or out early which will be greatly appreciated by audience and players alike.
 A ladies' parlor is to be arranged at the back of the house on the main floor and new furniture and draperles have been purchased for it's equipment. Special attention is to be given to the arrangement of the electrical lighting system.
 Manager Fine recently passed his second anniversary as head of the house. He has built the business up ny an untiring effort to give the public the best they would support. A theatre Is not philanthropic under. taking but purely business proposi- aon and il is upon the public that the quality of the performances in a great measure depends. In other words il would be unreasonable to ask the management to produce productions al loss. The hoAse has attained a reputation for good shows for the money. Mir. Fine is alive to opportun- ities and whenever he finds good at- traction with an open date he goes ailer It. The patrons are being well supplied with variety of entertain mentS and they are showing their ap- pfeciatton by coming often to the bradley. That is one reason why it is possible to make the present expensive Improvements.
Putnam patriot., 1914-02-13
Union Service

There will be union service of all the churches of the city at the Congre- gational church next Sunday evening al 7.a0 p. m.
 Charles B. Booth, son of Mrs. Bal lington Booth of the Volunteers of America, will deliver an laddress on Volunteer Prison Work. Everybody invited. MT. Booth is forceful and interesting speaker and with his mother has accomplished great deal along the line of prison work and re- form.
Putnam patriot., 1914-02-13
Married Fifty Years
Couple Have Lived in Putnam forty-one
 Years

A high mass was celebrated at St. Mary's church Tuesday morning in ob- servance of the golden lweddiag anni- versary of MT. ard Mrs. Antoine Bon neville, who were married in Acton Vale, Canada, fifty years ago. Tho couple have lived in Putnam for forty one years and have many friends and acquaintances in the city who dropped in on them during the day to express their congratulations. There were no festivities to mark the event as these were held Dec. 29th in anticipation as at that time their daughter, Sister Nor berta of Torrington was at home and 1t was known that she could not be present at this time. MT. Bonneville was born in St. Cesaire, Canada, April 5, lS40, and Mrs. Bonneville in st. Felix, lCanada, Oct. 15, lSf4. MT. Bonneville was employed in the mill of the Monohansclt Manufacturing Company twenty.two years. He re- tired from active work number of years ago.
Putnam patriot., 1914-02-13
JudSon Centennial

Rev. s. R. Vinton, grandson of pr. Vinton of Burma, will give an illus traled motion picture lecture, with beautifully colored slides, on "The Pa goda Landp at the Baptist church Tuesday, Feb. 17th, at s ?. m. All the churches and the public are in- vited. Lecture free, but silver collec- ton will be taken. MT. Vinton's iec- lures are highly spoken of and very instructive along missionary lines. All are welcome.
Putnam patriot., 1914-02-13
RurgIaries In Pomfret

It has just become known that two summer houses, the K. \. Swain place and the Gilliatt place on Pom fret Street, were recently broken into- Both places were ransacked and ap- parently the person or persons slept ns the Swain place. As far as has been learned nothing was taken. The Swains live in Providence during the winter. NIT. Gilliatt died abrosd soma months ago and that house has been closed for some time.
Putnam patriot., 1914-02-13
East Thompson Man Injured.

A Webster despatch to Worcester paper Monday sets forth that Paul Coletski, woodchopperl of Enst Thompson, was being held at the emergency room in the Webster police station. He had seven cuts in his head and face, the result of being set upon by gang from the village of Dudley. Coletski was bleeding pro- fusely from the cuts on his head aEd face, and one of his cheeks will be marred forever as the result of the slashes upon it. Coletski was picked up in the roadway by friends and taken to doctors. Many stitches were required to close the wounds.
Putnam patriot., 1914-02-13
To Repair Brooklyn Jail

The county commissioners were at Brooklyn jail Friday. They have given Jailer Fields authority to fix up the jail and metal ceiling will be in- stalled over the cells. II has been through the roof that a number of prisoners escaped within the past year. There are now 50 prisoners at the institution the largest number in some time. The commissioners are also contemplating installing fire proof vaults at the jail for the custody of the county records.
Putnam patriot., 1914-02-13
Susan A. Baker

Mrs. Susan A. Baker, wife of War; ren Baker, resident in the Massey Hol- low section of the town of Pomfret, died at the Day kimballl hospital at 3 o'clock Saturday morning. Nine days previously Mrs. Baker underwent an operation flor the amputation of one leg, that the disease from which she was suffering might be arrested. Mrs. Baker was born in North Stonington, Nov. 12, 1854, the daughter of Edwin and Frances (Ennis) Burdick. The greater part of her life had been lspent in the town of Pomfret. She is sur vived by her husband, one son, Syi- yester of Putnam, and two daughters, Mrs. Henry LaForte of. Abingdon and Susan of Stafford Springs.
Putnam patriot., 1914-02-13
Interestlne LocnIs

Guyer Hats are for foung Men and Older Men. We show correct Spring Styles for each. Church Clothing Company.
 If you wear one of the new Spring Style Guyer Hats, you're sure to have something good which the other fei- lows haven't. Church Clothing Con- pany.
Putnam patriot., 1914-02-13

MT. and Mrs. Hubert Cote of Montreal were the guests of MT. and Mrs. Charles Tetreault on Elm street Saturday and Sunday. MT. Cote att tended the brick layers convention in Texas and called on friends here on his return.
Putnam patriot., 1914-02-13

Mrs. Anna King and daughter, Miss Eleanor King, spent the week end witt. Willimantic friends.
Putnam patriot., 1914-02-13
Meeting Of Boy Scouts

There was an open meeting in High school hall Tuesday evening in ob- servance of the first anniversary of the founding branch of the Boy Scouts in Putnam. There was large gather ing present. The addresses were by Howard k. Shaw of Boston, Boy Scout pioneer. The lecture was illus traLed with slereopticon. A. Wales Dixon of Hartford spoke on the Boy Scouts of America. Mir. Dixon was for a number of years physical director of the Hartford Y. NJ. C. A. and at the present time is supervisor of recre- ation in the park department of that city. The boy scouts contributed 10 the interest of the evening by giving exhibitions of first aid work, signalling and other things taught the members of the organization. Music was fur nished by the High school orchestra. At the meeting or the Connecticut Pomologica Society held in Hartford last week, E. F.. Brown of Pomfret was elected vice president lfor Wind ham county.
Putnam patriot., 1914-02-13

Miss Ethel Rowe of Pawtuckct spent the week end with local relatives.
The Tupelo journal. (Tupelo, Miss.) 1876-1924, 1914-09-04
Judge Reilly at Pontotoc

Judge Marion w. Reilly, of
Natchez. candidate for governor.
will speak at Pontotoc on Mon
day next, the 7th inst, on the
issues Of the day. Judge Reilly
is known as the silver tongued
orator Of Mississippi and sways
his crowds by force Of his elo-'
quence and wit. Large crowds
are meeting him wherever he
speaks.
Harmful Insects.
From composition on Harmful In
sects" teacher cleaned the following
information: THE chief insects harm
full to man is the fy, mosquito and cat
erp{llow. TO destroy them get them
ali hnd step On them or otherwise de
stroy their breathing places
The Tupelo journal. (Tupelo, Miss.) 1876-1924, 1914-09-04
Gentry-Wylie


The Commercial Appeal Sun
day contained the following an
nouncement;;
"Mr. and Mrs. D. F. Gentry
announce the approaching mar
riage Of their daughter, Sadie
Porter, to Alva Lewis Wylie. of
Arlington. Tenn. The wedding
will take place on the morning Of
Tuesday, Sept. %, at the Chris
tian church, Tupelo, Miss.
Miss Gentry is one of Tupelo's
most lovable and attractive young
ladies. Mr.. Wylie is a popular
young business man of the city,
having come here two years ago
from Arlington, Tenn. By his
gentlemanly bearing he has made
a host Of friends in the city who
are extending him congratula-
tions and best wishes.
The Tupelo journal. (Tupelo, Miss.) 1876-1924, 1914-09-04
Trustees Sale Notice

7 Pursuant to the provisions of GER
tain Deed of Trust executed by J. d.
Berryhill and Mrs. N. E. Berryhill on
the 18th day of Dec. A. d. 1912, to Sc.
cure certain indeb.e .ness therein men
toned to Mrs. Francis Hamilton which
Deed of Trust is dliy recorded in the
Chancery Clerks otii,e of Lee County.
Mississippi. in Deed Record Book, No;
112, page lO7. viii, as Trustee 10 sa d
Deed of Trust, on the 9th day OF Vct.,
A, D. 1914, at the court house in the
city of Tupelo, Miss. within legal
hours, offer for sale, at public ontcry,
to the highest bidder for cash, the fol-
,o-ing defcribed property:
120 acres off the west side. Of 5. =.
ia of Section II, Township 8, Range Z,
East, in Lee County, Mississippi.
Such title conveyed as is vested In
me as Trustee aforesaid.
This End dav of Sept. 1914.
24-5t Guy MITCHELL, Trustee.
The Tupelo journal. (Tupelo, Miss.) 1876-1924, 1914-09-04
Will Meet to Organize

The teachers and pupils will
meet at the public school building
Wednesday, Sept. 10 at 9 a. m.
for the purpose of organization
and assignment of lessons. Pu-
pills expecting to try to make up
back work must study before
school opens or no examinations
will be given. Regular opening
exercises will be held in all the
rooms and in the High School
building. The mothers and fatE-
ers are invited to be present.
]. c.. WINDHAM, Supt.
The Tupelo journal. (Tupelo, Miss.) 1876-1924, 1914-09-04

ted and is now occnpyinga a beau
tiful home on Robins street.
L. G. Smith has just completed
a pretty cottage on Robins street.
T. M. Clark has Just finished
and moved into a new home on
Robins street.
Carl Brown has just completed
a pretty home on Robins street,
he and his family have recently
moved into.
Albert Bowen is constructing
a neat home on Robins street.
c. A. Taylor has just complet-
ed a pretty and comfortable
home in West End.
The Tupelo journal. (Tupelo, Miss.) 1876-1924, 1914-09-04
Time to Ride

A friend of C. H. Clifton, who
is our oldest merchant, in point
of business experience. in the
city, has figured out for him the
distance he has travelled going
andFeturning from his home to
his place Of business three times
each day.
In 81 years you have walked
between store and home 20, 3571
miles. Would have made eleven
round trips to New York and
now be at Staunton, Va, on 18th
trir- Qaing. Would have made
six found trips to San Francisco
and now be at St. Thomas, New,
on way home to complete the 7th
trip.
Would have made the trip
from Berlin, via Liege, to Paris
18 times and now be near Sedan,
returning, on 10Th trip. Much
better speed merchant than the
Germans"
With this record as a walker
we believe that Mr.. Clifton's
family and friends would be
willing to see him retire on his
laurelsl and buy an automobile.
The Tupelo journal. (Tupelo, Miss.) 1876-1924, 1914-09-04
West Judson Association


The West Judson Association
of the Baptist church met with
the local congregation Tuesday
with about IS delegates present.
The opening sermon was preach
ed by Rev.T. j. Barksdale. The
various sessions were filled with
reports of committees of the
work being done throughout the
association and a discussion of
the best means to carry on the.
work. During the meeting sew
eral interesting sermons were
preached.
The Tupelo journal. (Tupelo, Miss.) 1876-1924, 1914-09-04


confidence of all who knew her.
Mrs. High became a member
of the Methodist church during
her girlhood. She was charter
member of the Methodist church
and Sunday school in Tupelc'
Her presence at all services ant
her active participation in all OF
the affairs of the church mani
tested her great love for the
cause and her zeal in the work.
For many years the Aid Society
gathered once a week at her home
and there through her counsel
and aid great help was extended
to the causes Of the church.
Four years ago a little grand
son came to bless and brighten
her lie. .sn I1Ic@9!. NM nm. she re-
turned to former davs and found
in his prattling ways a repetition
of the joys of her younger days.
Her devotion to him was beautl-
full and the sundering If these
ties so soon adds to the sorrow
of her passing away.
In her death the husband and
son have sustained an irreparable
loss, the church one of its ::ost
ardent and faithful members, the
city one of its most beloved wom-
en-. The sympathy of all go out
to the bereaved ones.
In addition to the husband and
son Mrs. High leaves two BROTH
ers, W.. C. and A. H. Raymond.
Tuesday afternoon the funeral
services were conducted from
the residence by Rev. W. w,
Wollard, of Columbus, assisted
by Rev. J. C. Park, pastor OF the
Methodist church here. Mr..
Wollard paid a just and beautiful
tribute to the deceased.
MANY friends gathered around
the last resting place in Glen
wood cemetery with beautiful
floral cor tributions as evidedce OF
their love and sorrow.
The Tupelo journal. (Tupelo, Miss.) 1876-1924, 1914-09-04
Birthday Celebration

Little Miss Linnie Sue Gary
celebrated her seventh birthday
at her home on Main street on
the 9th inst. Quite number
of her little friends gathered to
enjoy the day with her and
brought with them many evil
dences of their love and esteem.
Delicious refreshments were
served.
The Tupelo journal. (Tupelo, Miss.) 1876-1924, 1914-09-04
Make Him Welcome

1t is with generally expressed
regret that the people of Quit
man part with Jack Grayson who
goes to Tupelo, Miss, to cast his
future Let. Jack" is most foyor-
abk known here and bears with
him to his new home the good
wishes Of every one. The peo-
Piles confidence in him was shown
when they elected him by big
vote as one Of the five aldermen
of the town. IN which position he
served most acceptably, this
showing that there was no mis-
take made in electing him, and
the people Of Tupelo will not be
long in learning that in Jack
Grayson they have gained a Most
worthy and derirable citizen.
Quitpan Tribune.
The people Of TupeIo will give
to Mr.. Grayson and his family a
cordial welcome and hope that he
may find in his new home all
that he and his family could
wish.
The Tupelo journal. (Tupelo, Miss.) 1876-1924, 1914-09-04
Mrs. Martha G. Raiford

On the 9th inst. a telephone
message was received here an
nouncing the death of Mrs. Mar
tina G. Raiford at the home OF
her sister in Hefin, Ala.
Mr.. T. w. Raiford and family
moved to Tupelo ten years ago
from Tuscumbia, Ala. During
Mrs. Raiford's residence here
she impressed every one with
her sweetness of disposition and
kindly nature. She was wom-
an of great modesty and OF re-
firing disposition. Those who
had the pleasure of her friend
ship found in her much to love
and admire. She was a woman
of superior intellectual attain
ments and impressed her person
atty upon all who came within
the circle Of her friendship.
When quite young she became
a member of the Methodist
church and was a devoted Chris
tian to the end. Two years pre-
vious to her death she was para
lyzed and through all her infirm-
tiles she maintained her cheerful
disposition and accepted without
complaining the aff1iction.
Her life was saddened about
a month previous to her death by
the death of husband. Following
his death she went to visit a sis
ter in Alabama and was there
when the end came.
The remains were brought to
Tupelo Friday accompanied by a
brother. Mr.. Perryman.
The funeral services were con-
Quoted at the grave by Rev. J..
C. Park, her pastor. Mr.. Park
paid a high tribute to her mem
ory. Many roral offerings were
brought and laid upon the grave
by friends.
She leaves step-daughter,
MRS. Ben Whitehead, wins has
the sympathy of all in this hour
Of grief.
Invigorating to- the Pale and SickIy
The Old standard general strengthening tonic.
GROVES TASTELESS chill TONIC, drives out
Malaria enriches the blood and builds up the sys.
tenn A true tonic. For adults and children. SOC
The Tupelo journal. (Tupelo, Miss.) 1876-1924, 1914-09-04
PuxzIe-What Happened7

A well-dressed lady having given
the signal that she desired to alight,
the trolley car was brought to a stop.
but Just SO the rear step was directly
over small mud puddle. The lady
looked an instant. and then asked:
How do you think can get on hereT
and the conductor replied: Il can not
tell you, madam, but do know that
we can't wait until that puddle dries
VI" I .rss;sss
The Tupelo journal. (Tupelo, Miss.) 1876-1924, 1914-09-04
Naturally Fortified.

"I am afraid that man is going to say
something he will be sorry for. Don 7
worry" replied Miss Cayenne; people
who make speciality of reckless talk
seldom have the discernment to be
sorry"
The Tupelo journal. (Tupelo, Miss.) 1876-1924, 1914-09-04
Mrs. Mary Bliss High

Mrs. Mary Bliss High
Died, at her home on Church
street, in this city, at $50 o'clock
Monday afternoon, August 81,
1914, Mrs. Mary Bliss High, in
her 65th year.
Two weeks previous to her
death, Mrs. High returned from
North Carolina, whittier she had
gone to spend several weeks,
At the end of week she was
taken i'll and returned home with
her son, S. j. High, and family
and Mrs. j. M. Allen. She con-
tracted cold that gave trouble
and was confined to her room up
on her return. DR.. Elkin, her
IN ,,-siclan, was called and upon
the early examinations he did not
discover any alarming symptoms.
Her condition grew more un-
favorable and a few days prior
to her death heart trouble ap-
peared and the end soon follow
ed.
Surrounded by her husband
and son and other members OF
the family, she quietly dropped
asleep, conscious to almost the
last moment.
The announcement of the death
of Mrs. High was a distinct shock
to the town. For so many years
she had taken an active part IN
the social and church affairs OF
the city and she was known to
practically everyone in the city.
Possibly with one or two excep-
tions she had resided longer In
Tupelo than any one else. Her
life through all these years is a
part of the city's history.
Mrs. High was the daughter OF
the late A. H. and Louisa Ray
mond and was born at Richmond
Miss and was reared at Verona.
On the 18th day of May, 1869,
she was married to H. E. High
and moved to Tupelo, where the
family have since resided. From
this union one son, S. J. High,
who still survives, was born.
There was never a union that
was more congenial and from
which so many years of complete
happiness followed. Her home
was her sanctuary where love
prevailed at all times. No wife
ever had greater pride in her
home and her chief delight was
in making it attractive to her
husband and son and to those
who enjoyed its hospitality. Her
husband and son reciprocated in
every way possible to make her
lie happy and their thoughtful-
ness and attention never relaxed
at any time. To them she was
all that a wife and mother could
be.
Mrs. High was a great lover OF
flowers and her home was con-
stantly adorned by the choicest
selections. How often has the
sick room been enlivened by the
choicest contributions from her
flower garden. while the sadden-
ed home has been made to feel
the kindly touch Of her respon-
sive nature.
In the neighborhood she .
helpmeet that all were 'at liberty
to appeal to and il was her 2reat-
est pleasure to respond III every
Way to the sick and need She
WAS a true and loyal friend and
/ in return she held the lOye ard