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The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1914-06-17

/ nlidnight strawberries and cream and
other goodies were served the guests
| by Mrs. NehlS and her daughters as
sisted by Miss Marie Beermann. A
GOOD time was enjoyed by all present
| end all are looking forward to the
time when they may again be enter.
tanned in this Jolly home.
Joseph and Raymond Costello have
sDcnt the mast two weeks with their
grandmother, Mrs. James Tate.
Miss Olga Sievers is spending the
week with her sister, Mrs. vii! Glau.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1914-06-17

grandchildren and daughter, Agnes
Mr.. and Mrs. Slccta and brother
Henry. spent Sunday at the L. N
Maynard home.
Miss Christera Schwartz was a pas
scnger to Denison Saturday.
Miss Olive Calkins returned to her
home at Wayland Wednesday, having
closed a successful term of school in
district No. D..
A large number OF people attended
the show at Herring Saturday evening
and Sunday.
| Herbert Cochran was q business
caller in Sioux City Monday.
Mrs Chas. Richardson and son. Cliff
ford, Mr.. Ctla5 FanZck and Chris Cd
gard spent Saturday in Denison.
Mr.. Andersen and daughter, Bern
ice, were business callers at the Clark
Winans home Thursday.
Frank Brogan was in Wall Lake Oh
Saturday transacting business.
Mrs Clara Orpp. Of Carroll, visited
at the Geo. Maynard home Sunday.
James Williams visited at the r.
NJ. Brogan home Saturday.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Dose, Jr. and
daughter spent Il pleasant Sunday at
the home OF 5. J. JAMS.
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Dresser and
i family visited Sunday at the home
of S. J. JAMS.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Maynard and
Mr.. and Mrs. Grpp called at the John
Dhosc home Saturday evening.
Nj. and Mrs. Barney Simon and
Miss Sophia spent Sunday evening
visiting at the home OF T. n. Brogan.
Miss tstclc tombstone, OF Denison,
closed very successful term Of
school Friday. A large number Of
pupils and friends enjoyed a basket
social Saturday evening.
The Jackson base ball team played
Arcadia Sunday on the Arcadia dia
OF Arcadia.
Henry Simon, OF Od@bolt, was q
business caller in Herring Wedncs-
day.
Tolia Peters spent "Wednesday Wis
ting friends II pcnison.
Mrs. August holman returned to
her home in Omaha Friday after
spending q few days with her sister,
Mrs. Hy Fcrti%.
Christ Ripple left Friday for White
River. S. D. where he will look after
his farm
James Calhoun has left for Plank
ton, s d. whore he will visit his
daughter, Mrs. Wm Simon.
Ernest and George SchWanz spent
Saturday in West Side transacting
business
John Kock left for Holstien Satur-
day where he will visit relatives.
JOHN lHertiG shipped Il car OF hogs
to Chicago Saturday.
A. j. Startling Was a passenger to
Manning Wednesday.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1914-06-17
HOW TO GET STRENGTH

after any sickness IS purely matter OF
nor.rish,neut, whether Tie attack was
an ordinary cold or severe illness; the
weakened forces cannot rcpulsc disease
germs, and this is why a relapse is so
often fatal or why chronic weakness often
follows sickness.
Restoring strength TO millions Of people
for forty years has proven the real need
for taking SCOTS Emulsion after any
sickness; nothing equals it nothing
compares With it. It's pure, medicinal
no,lri3ii,ncnt, free from alcohol or op!ates,
promptly crla!v3 r;'il blood, strrrgtiicls
tic nerves and lungs 70 aver. tuberculosis.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1914-06-17
NlSHNAEOTsMY ITEMS
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John IIassctt and wife visited Tics
day evening Il; the COmstock home.
Miss AIinnc Linda is srcndin" the
week with her sister, Mrs. Herman
SicVcrs.
Miss Sarah Tryon and brothers
spent an evening last week at the
Comstocl home
Mrs. Francis Mc>orley entertained
Mrs. Welsh and two boys last week.
Mrs. Peter Mctinn and daughter.
Miss Kathryn, OF Dnn!ap, visited !.
couple OF days with James and Simon
McGinn.
Misses Ruby and Mildred Mu!lcn-
ger visited Friday evening AT the Tate
home.
Della Sicvcrs returned from a
weeks visit with her sister Mrs. Wi!l
Glau.
Miss Ruby Mullcngor spent Thurs.
day evening in Dcnison with her
friend, Miss Meta Hansen.
Albert Iiamann and daughter. La
Verne. celebrated their birthdays last
Sunday. y number Of relatives and
friends were there to spend the day
with them.
Saturday evening young folks
party was given at the Martin Nehls
home in Washington township. Many
OF the young people from the vicinity
nero present to enjoy the evening.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1914-06-17

has proven a most enjoyable one
throughout.
A one hundred dollar ball game was
pulled Off at Manning Sunday between
Manila and Manning ball teams. Our
boys lost themselves and consc-
quenly left the purse with their con
tcstants. The score was OF to .. There
was II large and enthusiastic crowd
present.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1914-06-17
a WEAK EXPLANATION.

Il thought yea wrote me that you
had a beard while you were III
Franco
Il did. and ii WAS 3 beauty. Bat
the customs officials claimed that it
was Il foreign product, and had TO
shave before they'd let me come
ashore. They're getting awiuliy PAR
ticular these days
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1914-06-17
peIcisn Government Lines.

The tatol mileage OF the Belgian
government railroads on January !,
1910, was, ! ,2G$ miles OF double track
and l,ll0 miles OF single track.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1914-06-17

Gen. CarranZa is performing prodi-
gics of military valor in debating red
hot statements to his typwriter.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1914-06-17

As rioting is reported from the
mines ot West Virginia. conditions
there seem perfectly normal.
Putnam patriot., 1914-03-27
Verdict For Defendant

Through the closing hours Of the case of Bernier Admr. vs the Wood stock Fair Association the court room was crowded with interested specta- tors many being from Woodstock. The evidence was concluded late Wednes- day afternoon but two arguments were made before court adjourned. Attorney Ernest c. Morse, senior coun- sel for the plaintiff, opened. He was followed by Attorney Charles l.. Tor rey associate counsel for the defense. Thursday morning the closing argu- ments were made by Attorney Charles E. Searls chief counsel for the defend ant and Attorney k. H. Johnson, associate counsel for the plaintiff.
 The arguments were finished at noon and the court began the charge to the jury which was concluded at I2.30. A recess was iordered until l:sO when the jury retired for their deliberations.
 The jury were out but half an hour when they returned and rendered a verdict for the defendant.
Putnam patriot., 1914-03-27
City Court--.Mann Judge

Lizzie Pepin, an old offender, was before the city court Monday morning charged with drunkenness She paid a fine of sS and was put on probation for 30 days. She was found by Captain Murray hanging on to rail fence near the trench of the Manhassett Manufac- turing Company and was in immedi- ate danger of falling into the water.
 James Broux was picked up on Main street Friday night drunk and alffrozen. He paid $l into the city court treasury Saturday morning after he had plead guilty to intoxication.
Putnam patriot., 1914-03-27
Stole Shoes. Sent To Jail

James Nancy, a wandering mill operative, appeared before Judge Mann in the city court Friday morn ing. He plead not guilty to a charge of stealing a pair of shoes from the shop of Frank Sponcey on Canal street.
 Sponcey testified that Nancy and another man, whom he called Foot, came into his cobbler shop between 3 and 4 o'clock Thursday afternoon. They wanted to sell knife and when that was of no avail they demanded the price of two good drinks of whis- key. Sponcey turned around to work at the machine and the men left. Soon after man came in with tag such as he puts on shoes to identify them. The man said that man came into the shop where be worked and offered a pair of shoes for sale. The tag was on the shoes and he tore it of. Sponcey then discovered that 2 pair of shoes was missing.
 Michael Croft, who also runs a cob bler's shop, testified that the two men came to his place and tried to sell a knife and then the shoes. He refused to buy either. He said the man tore the tag off the shoes. He described the shoes and the description tallied with Sponcey's.
 Captain Murray was notified of the occurrence and arrested Nancy near the coal chute but Foot could not be found. Nancy disclaimed any knowl- edge of the shoes and they were not found. In court he still maintained that he did not steal the shoes but ad- mitted that he might have offered a pair for sale.
 Nancy was found guilty and sen- fenced to pay fine and costs amount ing to S1429 and to 30 days in jail.
Putnam patriot., 1914-03-27
Died In Boarding House

Joseph Mondor, 62, mill operative, died in Ballou's boarding house in the north end of the city Friday morning. He went upstairs Wednesday night and some other boarders heard him fall. They went to his room and found him unconscious A doctor was sum- moned but could do nothing for him. He did not regain consciousness. Dr. Paine, medical examiner of Thompson, came to Putnam in the absence of Dr. Kent, and made an examination. He pronounced death due to cerebral hemorrhsge. Mondor was born in Canada. He has brother in Ballou- vile and a nephew in this city.
Putnam patriot., 1914-03-27
A Fine Entertainment

Several circumstances combiEed to make the announcement of an enter tainment with Miss Lucy Lee as read CT, and Frederick A. Very as pianist, unusually attractive and assured the management of hearty and apprecia- tive audience. The well deserved rep utation of Miss Catherine Ridgeway was almost enough of itself to prepare the public to receive with enthusiasm her sister while the popularity of MT. Very not only among his pupils, but with the people at large added another feature to an already attractive enter tainment.
 Too much commendation can hardly be given to the characterization of Miss Lee, both because of the range of her selections bringing out the beauty, strength, and versatility of her voice, and also the depth of expression that made very real the characters she per sonated. Seldom are we permitted to come into touch with so charming a personality coupled with the ability to express the thought of another.
 MT. Very more than sustained his reputation as an artist worthy the name of a musician. Dignified, mod est, with wonderful touch and unusual expression, every number was gem in itself whose brilliancy his talent most rittingly expressed. While the selections were all of the highest order even those who were unable to fully appreciate the nice distinction of tone and technique could not fail to be inn pressed by his playing.
 The Elizabeth Porter Putnam Chap ter D. A. R. was fortunate in being able to present to the people of Put nam this decidedly worthy entertain ment, and in having in James Cutler, whose generosity made it possible for them to make the venture, so1firm and constant a friend. We trust that we may have the opportunity of hearing again these pleasing artists.
Putnam patriot., 1914-03-27
MUNYAN DEFEATS
 ELLIOTT
For Judge of Probate of the District of
 Thompson
349 Votes Cast-Munyan Gets FPS

Fred A. Munyan, democrat, was elected Judge of Probate of the district of Thompson last Thursday to succeed George $. Crosby, who retired on ac- count of reaching the age limit. Judge Crosby is also democrat. Dyer $. Elliott, the defeated republican candi- date, is the present town clerk. There were 349 votes cast of which Munyan received 22S and Elliott 121. In dis trict No. 1, Thompson Hill, Munyan received 133 votes to Elliott's g. In district No. 2, the Grosvenordales, El- liott's home district, Elliott received 112 votes to Munyan's 95. It is thought that the sweep for Munyan on the Hill was in a measure due to the fact that if Elliott was elected it would mean moving the judges office from the Hill to North Grosvenordale. Thompson is normally republican and the elec- tion of Munyan is said to be due to To- cal conditions.
 Judge Munyan was born in Thomp- son 46lyears ago and has lived there most of his life. He attended the pub lie schools and entered Dean Academy at Franklin, Mass. He worked for a while in Providence but most of his life has been spent in his home town. He is the son of James NJ. and Harriet Munyan. His father is dead. He has been the postmaster on the Hill for the past eight years, but resigned some months ago. He has been married but his wife died few years ago.
 MT. Munyan is highly respected and esteemed in the community where he has always lived, and he has always taken an interest in public affairs of the town, and favored all movements for it's interest.
Putnam patriot., 1914-03-27
NEW TRAIN
Will Be Put On Norwich < Worcester
 Division Monday
Business Men Pleased at Result of Meet.
 ing Officials

The meeting last week between the business men along the line of the Nor. wich X Worcester division of the New Haven road and officials of the road has borne fruit and the business men are elsted. The officials promise that beginning Monday, March 30th, an af- ternoon tiain from .New London to Putnam and return will be put on. This is the train that the business men most strongly urged. The train will leave New London at 1.30 p. m. arriv- ing in Putnam at about 3.19. This will make connections for Hartford, Waterbury, and New York at 3.27 and for Boston at 1 o'clock. Returning the train will leave Putnam about 3.3s and will reach New London at 5.22 This will handle the passengers arriv- ing in Putnam on the Boston express at 3.27.
 This is the first time in years that there has been an afternoon south bound on this division. Heretofore there has been no train in that direc ton between 10.30 a. m. and p. m. It is the one train that the business men have been asking for for years.
 It is needless to say that the busi. ness men are elated at the success oi their meeting and appreciate the gen. erosity of the officials. In closing his letter to the secretary of the Putnam Business Mems Association, in which notice is given of the additional train General Passenger Agent A. B. Smith says: "We appreciate very much the spirit of co operation shown us on the trip, and want the association to know it, and we are glad to feel justified in adding the service which you request
Putnam patriot., 1914-03-27
ARRESTED AGAIN
Mrs. Amanda U. Lawson Charged with
 Manslaughter
Plead Not Guilty and Released ou. s1OO0
 Bonds

Mrs. Amanda U. Lawson, alias Lar son, of Eastl Woodstock, was brought before Judge Shum way in the Superb or court Tuesday morning on charge of manslaughter. She was arrested on a bench warrant which was served by Deputy Sheriff l.. H. Heaey Mrs. Lawson was brought to the court room accompanied by Marion Avery a train. ed nurse who has been caring for her. She is in an apparently very frail con- dition and reclined in morris chair in the clerks office until court came in.
 As soon as court convened Mrs. Law son was brought Ill. Owing to her weak condition she was allowed to sit while the information was being read There were five counts alleging man. slaughter in different forms and the reading consumed nearly ten minutes. When asked what her plea was Mrs. Lawson arose and in weak but audi ble voice said not guilty. A bond of S2, 900 was ordered and Mrs. Lawson was kept in the clerks room until her brotherin law, Claus Nelson, arrived and furnished the bond.
 Mrs. Lawson is accused of killing her husband at their home in East Woodstock on the night of August II, 1918. She has previously been arrest ed for the killing having been taken into custody September % on charge of murder in the first degree. The grand jury was convened in Putnam | October 30th and found no true bill and she was discharged from custody. It is said that there has been feeling | in Woodstock that Mrs. Lawson should be arraigned and that the state has some additional evidence secured since | the former arrest.
 The body of Jonas Lawson, @ pros | porous farmer in East Woodstock, the | husband whom Mrs. Lawson is ac- cused of killing, was found in the horse stall in a barn on the premises. The body was discovered by JohnMay, !, | n HSlk llUOf WnOlJ MD i4hWsOu tAouoCN I in the middle of the night and told 1 that she feared something had hap pened to her husband. It was at first thought that the snaa had been killed by kick from q horse, but in the morning trail of blood was Hound leading to a basement under the ell of the house. Here 1t was found that the cellar stairs were covered with blood stains and the State police found the 1 leg of washing machine with blood stains on it. Mrs. Lawson was alone in the house .with her husband when the tragedy took place, her son being out cam ping, and her daughter at a church entertainment. 1t was the the. ory of the police that Lawson met his death on the cellar stairs and that the body was dragged to the horse barn and placed in the stall to give the ap- pearance of having been kicked by the horse. Mrs. Lawson was believed to know something of the affair and was arrested September 18th. She has s.outly maintained her innocence ever since she first learned that suspicion 1 had fallen on her. She has daughter and son, and is about 50 years old.
Putnam patriot., 1914-03-27
Break At P0mfret

The fine summer home of Lawrence and Russell Perkins at Pomfret was broken into recently and silverware and other articles said to be valued at over Sl 900 was taken. The Perkins are at their estate in the south. The butler came on from New York to look over the premises and give such information as possible to the state po- lice. Entrance was gained by break ing 8 window. The matter has been kept very quiet and 1t is thought that no clues have been gathered.
Putnam patriot., 1914-03-27

on the rope. When it started man said, "Let her go and cut the rope, !" Asked on cross examination if he was an expert in balloon ascensions said he had seen several and been up himself twice.
 Florence Darling and RitaChampeau said. they heard man tell people to stand back. Saw the man apparently throwing the ropes in towards the bal loon. Boy was caught by leg and hand.
 Harold Pike of Woodstock saw man go around the balloon telling boys not to wind rope around their hands. The man and a spectator both told the Der nier boy to unwind it from his wrist. He replied, "What hurt does it do"
 The first witness Wednesday morn- ing was Attorney NJ. H. Geissler who stated that the Jandreau boy told him right after the accident that the Ber- nier boy had said that he was going to hang on and take little ride when the balloon went sup. Jandreau had pre- viously stated that he made no such remark.
 Frank T. Anderson and David Clark of Putnam told of seeing the boy going up with his hands on the rope. l.. H. Healey, secretary of the fair associa- tion, told of engaging T. H. Flower to furnish the attraction.
 MT. Flower, the man who furnished the ascension, was the principal wit ness. He told of the manner in which the preparation is made and said that the balloon was held down by stakes and not by boys. That boys were ask ed to hold the canvas out while it was filling so as to keep it away from the fire. He said he had trouble keeping the boy that was carried up back. He told him continually to get back ana once swore at him. Witness picked up rope ends and took them close in to the balloon. He had been in the busi- ness eighteen years and had never had a ,bystander injured before. He said that putting up balloon was not dan gerous to the crowd if they kept back as told. He said the boy had his hands on the rope when the balloon went up. He was not cross examined. After some witnesses were put on for one or two questions in rebuttal counsel rest ed. Just before the close Mrs. Bernier was put on the stand and identified the coat worn by her son and broke into tears.
Putnam patriot., 1914-03-27
webster-D -DanieIsOn Night
Putnam Lodge B. P. 0. E. Turns Lodge
 Over to Visitors

Putnam Lodge B. p. 0. E. Turns Lodge
 Over to Visitors
 There was large gathering of Elks in Putnam last Thursday evening to attend the Webster DanieIson night held by the local lodge. Putnam lodge has jurisdiction over Webster and Danielson and held the festivities for the especial benefit of members from those two palces. Webster mem- bers came on a special trolley ear and most of the DanieIson members came in automobiles.
 After the routine business had been disposed of there was open house and cards, pool and billiards were enjoyed The special feature was fine banquet prepared by E. E. Robbins, the prsnci- pal dish being delectable prepara. tion of little pig and saurkraut. There was speaking and story telling after cigars had been lighted and the gather ing remained around the board until . late hour.
 There was much talk of the forth- coming trip to Willimantic next Mon day night when a lodge will be insti- tuted in the Thread City. Most Of the members of the local lodge have signi- fled their intention to make the trip. A special train will carry the brothers and the KiIties' band of Waterbury will act as their musical escort In sne parade. The Eiks are looking forward to the occasion with very pleasant an : ticipations.
 Henry A. Wheelock spent Sunday
Putnam patriot., 1914-03-27
Died At Hospital

George Balikski, Luthinian farm- hand, died at the Day KimbalI hospi- tal Saturday morning from abscess of the brain. The man had been em- ployed at the Wheaton farm near Whites Crossing. He was taken sud- denly with violent spasms and for a time his case puzzled the doctors. The body was claimed by brother who came from Worcester and took it to that city.
Putnam patriot., 1914-03-27

The committee of the Business Mems Association in charge of clean- up activities in the city have begun operations and are sending out circular letters to societies and corporations urging cooperation in the work to be done. All citizens will be appealed to and the school children will also be asked to take an interest when the spring cleaning movement begins.
Putnam patriot., 1914-03-27
The Salvation Army

We will hold our last meeting in the hall at Canal street Sunday evening at 8 o'clock. We are removing to the hall over Dresser's drug store recently occu- pied by J. K. Carpenter. Our opening meeting is Wednesday night. Every one is welcome. Meetings every night except Tuesday and Thursday at s o'clock, preceded by open air service at 7.30. Now don't forget the farewell meeting at the old hall Sunday night, and every one come along.
Putnam patriot., 1914-03-27

Geo. C. Leonard died at his home in Providence on Monday. He was . native of Woodstock Valley, but had been resident of Providence for over fifty years.
Putnam patriot., 1914-03-27

Gordon c. Swift ft,superintendent of schools, attended meeting of school superintendents at Canaan lastF friday.
Putnam patriot., 1914-03-27

--Henry A. Wheelock spent sunday with relatives in UxbTldge.