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Putnam patriot., 1914-05-15
Arrest Alleged Horse Thief

Deputy sheriff George E. Holbrook went to Dayville Thursday afternoon and arrested Charles A. Davis alias Arthur Bliss, on charge of stealing . horse, harness and wagon from Will liam Hodgman of the town of Frying near Miller's Falls, Mass. The arrest was made for Deputy Sheriff Roscoe Wood Of Harrisviile, R. l., who had . warrant for the mans arrest. Davis was at work in the Dayville mill and denied that he was guilty of the crime alleged which was committed last June. The identification was made positive however by photographs q the man and by his own admiss'oa lsR to his identity. IL is sAid ifnaf nlg identity became known by oonveysn- ton he had with Putnam man beane over heard.
Putnam patriot., 1914-05-15
Souvenir Taylor Presents Remnants

Souvenir William Harrison Taylor of Hartford was in Putnam Tuesday to call on his mother, who Is ill.iWhile here he distributed flags emblematic of the Capitol city bearing the state seal and inscribed "Connecticup' and the capitol building and sinscribed with the word HHartford.u These were dis tributed to the Day Kimball hospital, !, Windham County Temporary Home, Town Farm, Public library, High school, Israel Putnam school, State Textile school and Patriot office. Mayor Macdonald and Senator c. A. Ham, mond were nlso remembered. Mir. Taylor says he will never see the day that he hasn't a warm spot in his heart for Putnam.
Putnam patriot., 1914-05-15
Communication

To the Editor of the Patriot: I received your paper of May 3rd, and was grieved to think you have any one in Putnam shat could feel anything but proud to have such a man as Jerome ,Tourlellotte among them. I speak knowingly when say no braver, truer, of more honest man lives. I was with him for four years during the Civil War, and by his side when he fell and was taken prisoner, so had occasion to see him under the most trying circumstances. That life above all others tested a man and showed his true and sterling qualities, and those characteristics will always be the same with Jerome Tourtellotte.
 He is one of the three living officers that went to the front with Colonel Hawley in the 7th Conn. He was greatly beloved by the men he led in battle, and we of the 7th Conn. love the Major, any false accusation made will be felt by every member iof his old regiment as an insult to the 7th Conn. that he so loyally fought with. His interests are ours and those who are desirous of dismissing him had best think twice and bear in mind that if it had not been for men like him, Putnam, or it's bank, could not have been as they are today. He gave his all, but what will he receive in return?
 Respectfully,
 IRA k. HICKS, Past Junior Commander in Chief, G.
 A. k.
 New Britain, Conn.,, May il, 1914.
Putnam patriot., 1914-05-15

ond story MT. Seward reached his of- flee early and opened window. Short ly after this it was impossible to reach the offices in the second story on ac- count of the smoke. Wien the offices were finally opened everything was found to be damaged by a coat of black, oily soot.
 In the PATRIOT office the smoke had covered everything. 1t had pene- trated desk drawers, cupboards, show cases and bundles of paper. Two dead mice were found on the floor and when picked up outlines of their bodies were left in the black soot. Other upstairs offices were also more or less damaged.
 The stores on the ground floor also received more or less smoke damage. In the cellar of the music store some damage was done by water. The building was inspected early in the morning and it was decided that there was no danger from the heavy presses in the PATRIOT office as solid brick partition wall rises from the cellar and this was rot weakened.
 Union block is one of the best blocks in the city. It is owned by the Union Block Company and is worth some' where about $50, 900. 1t has twice been destroyed by fire, once in 1877 and again in 1882.
Putnam patriot., 1914-05-15

Charles E. Belair, chief quarter master on the bsttleship Connecticut, has sent a series of post cards to friends in Putnam showing some of the grew- some sights in and about Vera Cruz. In several pictures dead bodies are seen lying in the streets, in others men hanging by their necks to trees and in still another a pile lof some 50 bodies being burned.
 The second High school alumni dance will be held Wednesday even- ing in Odd Fellows hall. Tickets may be had of members of the associa- tion.
Putnam patriot., 1914-05-15
Prizes Awarded
Pupils Collect Egg Masses of Tent Cater. pillar

Pupils Collect Egg Massss of Tent Cater.
 pillar
 Prizes of money and books have been awarded pupils in the. public schools in Putnam for their efforts in collecting egg masses Of the tent cater pillar in Inc contest that closed April 30th. The total egg masses collected were 80, ,s00 Of this total the pupils of the Putnam Heights school turned in 90, 200. George Torrey, who turned in 20,400, the high individual record for the town, was the winner of the first prize and received $3. Pupils of Israel Putnam school turned in 20,9o0 nests. Ruth Pratt of the fourth grade, II 700, received prize Of S2i Roger Whittemore, fifth grade, 4,200 and Evelyn Nichols, 2,600, received books as prizes. At the Gary District school the collection amounted to l7,9Oo. Thomas Richmond had the. highest in- dividual total with ' 400 and received a book. The East Putnam pupils collected 10, 1900, Edward Gibson being the highest Individual collector with 6,500 receiving book as a prize. At the Sawyer District the total was $500, Evelyn Kies leading with total of 8,900. Her prize was a book. The money prizes were given by the local chapter D. A. k. The books were giv- en by G. C. Swift, superintendent of schools.
Putnam patriot., 1914-05-15

Mrs. Dobson, mother of Mrs. Isaac G. Briggs, died Sunday afternoon. The funeral was held at the Baptist church of which she was . member, Wednes- day afternoon
 Rev. J. R. 5tubbest was sat New ton Theological Seminary Monday at a meeting of the alumni, of which he is president.
 Gilbert A. Tracy, son Ralph, and daughter Ellen, attended the funeral of Mrs. Dwight Tracy, Jewett City, last Saturday.
Putnam patriot., 1914-05-15
TWO BENEFITS
Clean-Up Week Fund Swelled by Sb5
Garde Martial Makes Hit. Prlzes
 Awarded

Last week two benefit entertain ments were given to obtain money to defray the expense of Clean-Up Week and both were very successful. The credit is in most part due to Frank H. Cordier, chairman of the entertain ment committee, for the procurement of the talent and the general supervi- sion of the plans which he formulated. The committee appreciate the help given them and also are grateful to those who gave their aid, especially to the Garde Martial from North Grosve. nordale who volunteered their services.
 Tickets for the entertainment Thurs day night were placed in the hands of school children for sale. Elizabeth and received a prize of S1. William Murray sold the most among the boys, IA, and received similar prize.
 As early as seven o'clock Thursday evening people began to take seats in the Empire theatre and by eight o'clock there was not a seat to be had and two or three hundred people were standing. Preceding the performance there was parade led by the Catholic band with the Boy Scouts in the line. Red fire was burned along the line of march. The entertainment was en- .joyed by all.
 The amateurs were all applauded and eneores were insisted on. The show opened with two reels of pictures showing breeding places and the de- velopment of flies and mosquitoes. Prosper Vegiard played a banjo solo accompanied by his daughter. The Congregation al church choir sang sev- eral selections and the French class at the High school gave playlet in French. The High school quartette also sang a number of selections and Gilpatric's kitchen orchestra closed the performance. The Imperial or chestra furnished music during the evening. The affair was big success.
 The second big success was scored Saturday afternoon. A line of march was led by Warren's drum corps, fol- lowed by the Garde Martial of North c GrosvenoTdale and the Boy Scouts of Pomfret, all having volunteered their services. The business men contribut. ed to fund for the expense of this fea- ture and the expenses of the organize- tions were paid which included supper for the Garde and the Boy Scouts.
 When the line reached Main street a square was formed between the Bug bee block and the Rich block. The garde gave an exhibition drill which was watched with interest. Each evo- lulion was enthusiastically applauded and the members were drill perfect. The exhibition was one of the best of it's kind ever seen here.
 Following the parade came the en- tertainment at the Empire theatre which was again filled to capacity. The amateur talent taking part was la- dies chorus from the Congregational church choir, L. o. Williams at the piano; M. J. Duffy, Albert Gagne and Frank Bisonnesu in comedy sketch, Waiting at the Station, which made a hit; and drill by the boy scouts. Each number was heartily received. In ad- dition there were some good feature pictures
 These two entertainments netted S65. The committee, through their chair man, MT. Cordier, wish to thank everyone who in any way contributed towards making these features suc- cess, both financially and as entertain ments.
Putnam patriot., 1914-05-15

The freshman class in the domes- tic science department at the High school served a luncheon to number of business and professional men on Thursday. The gentlemen have been generous gwith their praise for the young cooks who served them soup, beef loaf, salmon salad, fruit salad, fried potatoes, roquefort cheese, pud- ding and coffee.
 Miss Phebe Barber of Central Vil- lage has been visiting Mrs. Addie Hol- land.
Putnam patriot., 1914-05-15

Paul St. George, engineer and fire man st the plant of the Putnam Light and Power company for number of years, has resigned to accept similar position at Indian Orchard, Mass, with . concern manufacturing cellu- Ibid goods. He has removed his fami- ly from Woodstock avenue % that place. =
Putnam patriot., 1914-05-15
GRANGE NOTES
Senexet Grange

A May day festival, that was we'll worthy of the name, made last We'd nesday's meeting one of special pleas ure. There was brief program on Better Farming in which short talks were given by w. c. Child on the Use of Bordeaux Mixture on Potatoes and by Herbert Nelson on Cultivation of Corn. The social hour was then plae- ed in charge of the May day commit tee, Frank Wright presiding. Mrs. J : E. sheppard furnished rare treat by reeiting the amusing adventures of a newly.wed girl from the Island of Erin, who went shopping in New York for the first time. Miss Gladys sheldon gave piano solo that added to the charm of May, and Mrs. w. C. Child read humorous poem on fash. ions past and present. The May pole dance was the next event and was we'll performed by a company of South Woodstock youths and maidens in the presence of the May queen, imperson ated by Miss Lottie Howard. The ci- max was an auction sale of Maybas kets with II. T. Wells as auetioneer Prices ran high and spirits higher. The company then sat down to feast upon the contents of the baskets while a musical concert was furnished by Mrs. Sheppard's Nictrola.
 At the next meeting, Wednesday, May 20, the annual Children's Night observance will be held. The school children, together with their parents, are invited, and will furnish pro. gram of exercises under the direction of ltheir teachers. State Supervising Agent r. W. Barber will give brief address on the subject, "Our aim, maximum efficiency; the means, uni versal co operation.n The ,meeting will begin at 7.80.
 All who wish to join the grange with the June class should submit their applications on or before May 20.
 Putnam Grange Notes The meeting last Monday evening was very pleasant one. Much inter- est was shown In the debate and co m petitive marches.
 | For reasons set forth in his order the master issued an order prohibiting all dancing, except the grand march and Tucker, in our grange meetings and socials for the rest of this year, the order to be inscribed In full upon the records of this meeting and members who were not present are requested 10 read them from the records.
 The Maybssket social which follow ed the closing of the grange was de- eided success. A very handsome col lection of baskets was in evidence and the auction created the usual pleasant rivalry. The highest price paid being s3.O5,
 Friday evening this week the dele gates from eight granges meet in Odd Fellows hall here to arrange for the union picnic.
 A special meeting of our grange Is called to be held in Odd Fellows hall May 25th for the purpose of receiving applications for membership and en- tertaining the patriotic orders of our city. The business meeting is called at 715 p. m. and the lecturers pro- gram at $ p. m.
Putnam patriot., 1914-05-15
Superintendent Swiil Reelected

At a meeting of the town school board Monday afternoon Gordon C. Swift was reelected superintendent of schools at the same salary as last year, $l, 300. Mir. Swift is the first superin.
 tendent of schools that Putnam has had and the schools have reached a high plain of efficiency the past year.
Putnam patriot., 1914-05-15

Attorney Arthur F. Libby, son of MT. and Mrs. F. A. Libby, Ring street, left Tuesday for Norwich, where he will open . law office.
Little Falls herald., 1914-04-03
HANllNE ClEE CLUB CONCERT
70 BE GIVEN AT HIGH SCHOOL
WEDNESDAY EVENING,
APRIL 8

The Hanline University Glee club
will give = concert at the high school
auditorium Wednesday evening, April
a;, under the auspices Of the Musical
Art club. The program will start at
8 O'Clock P. m. A general admission
of IS cents will be charged, but stu
dents will be admitted for IS cents.
The Hanline Glee club consists of
twenty men. Included in this number
are the manager, a baritone soloist
and a reader. This is the thirtieth an.
nual tour by the club and takes four
months to complete. Twenty-four
cities in the state are visited on the
tour. The club has made an enviable
reputation and the program to be car
ried out promises to be a good one.
Little Falls herald., 1914-04-03
MINNESOTA SCHEDULES MAY
NOT BE READY FOR APPLICA-
TON BEFORE MAY

New state express rates which were
to have gone into effect Wednesday
have been suspended until April 20 by
the State Railroad and Warehouse
commission. The announcement was
made Wednesday,. The companies have
not had time to prepare the schedules
of tariffs under the new system. 1t is
possible that it will be May l before
the rate sheets can be published.
The new schedules have been adop-
ted by all but three states.
The interstate commission has divid-
ed the country into blocks, each with
a length of seventy miles and a width
of fifty miles, in turn divided into six
teen subblocks and the basis rate, for
100 pounds, is 20 cents from any sub
block to any any other subblock not
more than three subblocks distant.
The states have modified this system
by making the rate within any sub
block 55 cents, to the next subblock 90
cents, to the second, 65 cents and to
the third 10 cents, here meeting the
interstate rate.
The only difference in the two sched-
ules is that the state tariffs are lower
for short distances,
Little Falls herald., 1914-04-03
POP Factory CHANGES HANDS
MRS. o. LANE sD1sPosEs OF TIE
, i. PLANT TO CHARLES AND
CLARENCE SPRANDEL -

. A deal has been consummatedi
whereby Mrs. Odila Lane disposes q,
the pop factory on Seventh street.
northeast to Chas. sprandel and Claf.
ence Sprandel, sons Of G. A. sprandel
of the Brickyards. The new 1. 1Mners
day morning and will continue the
business the same as it has been q
the past.
by Mr.. Coefield and was then located
in the basement Of the Hall block q
Second street northeast. It was pr l!
chased % years ago by E. 9. Lane, was
conducted the business until his deatn.
which occurred about one and Aair 'll'
wears ago. Mrs. Lane then took sR
the management of the plant, and Ass
operated it until the sale was Made
to the sp1andel brothers. The concern
has q splendid business: ,..,s.
Clarence sprandel, the junior -.
Der Of the firm, has . knowledes. g
the business, having been employed
there for the past two years. 80
Little Falls herald., 1914-04-03
PREPARATORY WORK ON DAM
NOW UNDER WAY-MACHINERY
Is HERE AND ACTUAL WORK
WILL START SOON

Work on the construction of the
new dam for the Water Power CON-
pany is progressing rapidly and at
the present time about 40 men are EN-.
ployed, with more being added daily.
The east wing Of the new dam, which
will be constructed first, will run in
straight line from the east bank of
the river to the sluiceways above the
island. At the east end three fainter
gates will be built, each one Of which
will be 20 feet in width. They will
take up 130 feet of the total length of
the east wing, which will be ESQ feet
long. The remainder of it will be made
into spillway.
After the gates are completed part
OF the old dam in front Of them will
be removed as far as the bottom of the
gates. The dam proper will be thirty
feet wide at the bottom and six feet
wide at the tol. 1t will be abo"4
twenty feet high. It will be = ..
two weeks before the work about
in the concrete will , OF putting
tne es me e. oeo of the river a. in NOR order eed to
"a I'D base for the concrete work
49, large bin has been erected for the
storlng Of crushed rock and sanG It
! ! Is Is built on the order Of a chute Iu' and A. M
,.-e bottom of it is a concrete mixer.
AS the concrete passes through this
machine it will be conveyed into a Dip
per, which carries it to the top Of a
tower 120 feet in height by means of
an electrical hoist. Here it is dumped
into hopper and this in turn shoots
the prepared concrete into chutes.
which convey it to the places where it
will be used in the construction Of the
dam.
Double tracks are to be laid from
the rock pile to the stone crusher.
which will be located at the back Of
the storage bins. The rock will be
conveyed into the bin by means of a
| continuous chain of containers. The
sand will be hauled in by teams and
dumped into a hopper, from which this
also will be carried up into the stor-
age bin containers.
An electrical transformer has beed
installed to change the current from
alternating to direct and all the mach.
inery will be run by electricity. A
number Of buildings have been erected,
one to store cement in, another to be
used as blacksmith shop and tool
room. A temporary office has also
been erected for the engineers and
mechanics.
E. P. Callahan Of Minneapolis, who
was one of the chief figures in super
intending the construction of the great
Keokuk, Iowa, dam, has Iull charge
of the work here. He has moved here
with his family for the summer.
Little Falls herald., 1914-04-03
MAN CHARGED WITH WHITE
SLAVERY WAS HERE

Mr.. Blake, government special
agent from Bismarck, N. d., was in
the city Monday, looking for a Mexi-
can who it is claimed ran away with a
Valley City woman and child. It is
said. that they bought tickets for Lit
tie Falls and took No. 6, which arrives
here at about 2 O'Clock p. m. They
told the conductor ON the train that
they would take No. 8, the local, out
of this city. The special agent con-
tinued to Minneapolis, to which place
it is thought they went. The man,
if found, will be taken on a charge OF
white slavery as it is thought that he
induced the woman to flee with him
to Minnesota from North Dakota.
Little Falls herald., 1914-04-03
FORMER ROYALTON RESIDENT
BUYS LAND IN CALIFORNIA

The following excerpts from the I'm
perial Valley Press of Ell Centro, Cal.,
will be interesting to residents Of Nor
rison county, as one Of the parties
named in the deal, A. W. Swanson, was
formerly resident of Royalton and at
one time edited the Royalton Banner.
"One of the largest and most i'm
portant real estate transactions for
some time was consummated Thursday,
March a., when A. w. Swanson and
w. A. Convey purchased sixty y-fve
acres adjoining the city limits on the
south, the price paid being $4,000.
The tract was known as the Jesse NC.
Guire ranch and will be subdivided
and placed on the market at an early
date by the new owners. The South"
ern Pacific railway intersects the east
ern portion of the tract. The owners
expect to make the property one of
the choice residential sections of the
territory Immediately adjoining the
city,"
Little Falls herald., 1914-04-03
LARGE CLASS TO BE INITIATED

LARGE CLASS TO BE INITIATED
On May IA the local Elks lodge will
hold initiation of one Of the largest
classes ever taken in at any one time.
In fact, it is expected that two initia.
tions will have to be held, on account
of the large number of applicants, as
the number that may be initiated at
one time is limited to 20.
Two baseball games are promises
for the convention. The Minneapolis
and st. Paul teams will clash in one
game and the local lodge team will
take on the winners.
Little Falls herald., 1914-04-03
FLAMES DAMAGE BUTLER HOUSE

Inc residence occupied Dy ~. II.
Easton, On Seventh street northeast;
was badly damaged by fire Wednesday.
morning at about l O'Clock. The fire,
started on the second floor Of the.
residence, but the cause is not known,
as the rooms on the upper floor were.
vacant, and the only fire downstairs
was in a coal stove. 3
was in coal stove. The fire was dis
covered by Mrs. Easton. :S
The fire department responded to
the call and succeeded in extinguish-
ing the flames, as well as to save all
the furniture on the first floor. This.
was slightly damaged by the rain at
terwards, however.
The damage done TO the furniture
owned by Mr.. Easton is covered by IN
surance but it is not known what m: n.
surance was carried ON the house..
which is the property of Mrs. =: y
Butler. -. -.~-.-' -