davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Putnam patriot., 1914-02-27
GRANGE NOTES
Activities In The Organization
Senexei Grange

Al the last regular meeting, Wednes-
day evening, Feb. Is, eight persons
were admitted TO membership as full
fiedged Patrons of Husbandry. The
initiation ceremonies were in charge of
the Putnam Grange degree teams, the
ladies' team, with Mrs. Ella W. Wood
as master, comforting the third degree
and the mems team, Arthur Tourtel-
lotte acting as master, working the
fourth 'degree. Ii was large and
merry company that sat down to the
Harvest Supper prepared by Mrs.
Belle Young and her assistants on the
refreshment committee and oysters
never tasted better.
The lecturers program took the
form of after-dinner speeches with
Master Harry K. Wells rs POSTMASTER.
The toast-lisl was ms follows:
"0ur grange: Its history
DIR. Joseph Spalding
"First impressions" Mrs. j. +. Shep-
pard responding for the incoming
class
"The fifth degree George Phillips,
master of Quinebaug Pomona
"Our grange: Its future
Herbert Nelson
Lecture by the Lecturer
Several of the visitors were called
upon for remarks and among those
who responded were j. Herbert Marsh,
master of Putnam Grange, and John
Healey, master of Woodstock Grange.
After short business session the par
ty enjoyed an hour of dancing ana So
ciabllity, music being furnished by
Mrs. II. J. Wells, Julia johnson and
Blanche Wilcox.
BY action taken at its Inst meeting,
the grange has started n plan for CO.
operative purchasing. This was the
result of conference on cooperation
which formed part of the program
for Feb. and at which there was
manifest an earnest desire for some
practical method OF cooperative buy
ing and selling. 1t was voted to elect
a Purchasing Agent TO receive orders
and arrange for prompt handling oil
goods. AT first the chief articles Of
merchandise will tie fertilizers and
farm seed and most of the dealing viii
be done with the Patrons Exchange
in Winsted, which is under the difec
ton Of the state grange. For the pres
ent all transactions will be on a casi
/ basis thus making capital invest
ment unnecessary. All members o
1 the grange will be entitled TO whole
sale prices with freight charges added
pro rata. Non.members may receive
goods through the grange by paying I
commission of five per cent. Chaun'
cey S. Child was elected purchasing
agent and all who wish 10 take advan
tage of this co operative service should
communicate with Mr.. Child at once
Putnam patriot., 1914-02-27
WOMAN'S
REFORMATORY
faual Franchise Association
Passed and Plans Formulated

The Board of Directors of the Equal
r..ncbise League met Tuesday at the
some of the president, Mrs. w. j.
par,lett. Plans were discussed for the
wi meeting of the league which IS TO
- beld on the evening of March 18th.
, foatnre of the evening will be a re-
mort by Miss II. Psyche Webster on
her trip to Washington with the dele
cation of women who interviewed the
President in regard 10 woman suffrage.
The question of state reformatory
Cor women in Connecticut was discus
cod and the board passed the follow
ing resolution;
Whereas there is in the state OF Con-
,ectieut no reformatorv under public
management for girls over Is, and no
reformatofy at all for women over II;
and whereas such a reformatory would
he greatly in the interests of morality
and humanity, it is
Resolved that the Board of Directors
ii the Putnam Equal Franchise
League urge the committee that is
considering this matter, to report IA
yorably.
Putnam patriot., 1914-02-27
FIREMEN'S BALL
Fourteenth Annual Largely Attended
Many Spectators Look On From the sides


The fourteenth annual ball of the
Putnam Fire Department was held in
Union hall Monday evening. The at
tendance was nearly record breaker.
Over 100 couples participated in the
grand march and the dancing space
was utilized to the last inch.
The hall had been decorated by the
American decorating company of
South birmingham. The ceiling was
festooned with the national colors and
guarlands of flowers. The side walls
were draped with the national colors
and appropriate pictures interspersed :.
Over the stage, outlined in incandes-
cent electric lights were: p. +. ID. and
1914. The back of the stage was hung
with curtain showing fire scene
and the orchestra was ensconsed in q
bower of potted ferns, plants and
palms. These were from the Andem
Greenhouses.
Music was furnished by the Cargill
orchestra under the direction of f.. E..
Irving. They never played better.
Their concert program of six numbers,
from to 8 O'Clock, was well received.
AT its conclusion Frank r. Murray,
prompter, called for the formation of
the grand march. This was lead by
Fire Chief Joseph Maynard and Mil
bred Mathewson of East Thompson.
Dancing followed. Twenty mum.
bers, and extras, were danced. There
was an intermission near midnight
when many sought supper at hotels
and restaurants. Visiting firemen
were entertained at fire headquarters.
During the evening soda and fruit
punch was served.
There was good sprinkling of
members of out of town departments.
Special cars left at midnight going
north and south. The fourteenth an
and was most successful from all
points of view.
Among those from out of town were:
Chief Taft of the Worcester fire patrol.
Lieutenant Weir of the Worcester de
partment and wife. Chief Woodward,
Louis Kennedy, Danielson department,
members from Webster department,
Miss Fish, Lowell, Mass, Miss Rae
Coolidge, Leominister, Mass, Mrs.
John Healey and Miss Healy, and
Miss White, Danielson.
The committees who had the affair
in charge were as follows:
COMMITTEE OF ARRANGEMENTS
Thomas p. Ryan William Hughes
John &. Daigle Joseph Roy
Graydon Sharpe Phiias Cloutier
Martin WEIGH William Fuller
James Barnes Frank Dumas
Harry Sharpe Joseph Maynard
FLOOR DIRECTOR
THOMAS z. RYAN
First Assistant, John b. Byrne
Second Assistant, Fred Bruce
FLOOR AIDS
Alphonse Dupre X. Msilhot
Henry Guertin Martin Welch
Joseph Roy Joseph Rage
William Donovan Eugene Bibeault
GraydUn Sharpe Alfred Lizotte
William Hughes Harry Morse
RECEPTION COMMITTEE
w. S. FULLER, Chairman
ASSISTED BY
All the Members of the Putnam Fire
Department
Putnam patriot., 1914-02-27
Rare Chance to Hear a Noted Detective

Every one should take advantage OF
the opportunity TO hear Detective w.
j. Burns at the Bradley theatre on
Thursday evening of next week. Mr..
Burns made his second visit to New
Haven last week and was greeted by
an audience that completely filled the
theatre.
Putnam patriot., 1914-02-27

beginning March isi, no liquor
will be served in the Pullman cars run
over the n. Y, n. II d II. Railroad.
There are no state licenses issued In
New England and the Railroad Com
pany are going to comply with the
law. Liquor has only been sold In re-
Spouse to demand OF the patrons, not
through desire Of the railroad conf
pany.
Putnam patriot., 1914-02-27

"A man walked into this Office one
day this week and in good faith asked
TO be directed TO Mrs. Higgins en-
ployment bureau. He said he had
read Ia the paper that there was such
a place Ia this city and he was king
for JOB. Mrs. Higgins Employment
Bureau was the name Of the playlet
produced by the Equal Franchise
League last week.
Putnam patriot., 1914-02-27
Won an OF Eighty Breaks Wrist

Miss Anne Macfarlane, about 50
wears old, of Woodstock, fell down the
cellar stairs at the home of Mrs. Ellen
J Johnson, Grove street, where she was
visiting, Monday morning. Her left
wrist was broken and she was badly
shaken. She was taken to the hospi-
tai.
Putnam patriot., 1914-02-27
CREAMERY ASSURED
Meeting at Pomfret, March 7, to Per-
f.ct Plans

A public meeting will be held at the
Town House at Pomfret station sat
urday, March 7, TO consummate plans
for organizing a creamery company.
There are more than 500 cows In the
vicinity, the requisite number Tor
starting and SUFFICIENT stock has been
pledged to insure the organization.
All information prior TO the meet
ing can be secured from S. d. Wieks,
POulfret.
Putnam patriot., 1914-02-27
ST. Class Entertainment March 9th

The ). f. class Of the Methodist
church will conduct an entertainment
for young and old in the church
on The evening Of March 9Th. Full
program will be given next week. adv
Putnam patriot., 1914-02-27
ARcANum CLUB MEETING

The annual meeting Of the Arcanum
Club will be held in the rooms Friday
evening. Officers will be elected ana
refreshments provided.
Putnam patriot., 1914-02-27

Services will be held sunday after.
noon al 3 o'clock, conducted by Rev.
H.. \. Brown.
The chronicle=news., 1914-09-01
French Pass Thru
Enroute to Join
Army in Europe

The great struggle now raging in
Europe is still sounding its terrible
call. the call for volunteers. and the
echo is heard here. there and every
where. This morning 166 French
men passed through Trinidad. en-
route to New York. where they eX-
pect to sail at the earliest possible
moment. The majority of the men
are from San Francisco and the sur
rounding country. Last week. the
French consul In San francisco is
aued an appeal for volunteers. and
SO these sons OF France, in answer
TO the call, assembled and are now
on their way to recruit the ranks OF
their countrymen In Europe. Among
them are men Of all ages and ranks
hut laborers seem to be in the major
ity. All are anxious to have 1t known
that they are going to France "tc
fight" 50 :"
The chronicle=news., 1914-09-01
PERSONAL! s

DR.. Hubert Work OF Pueblo. Re-,
publican candidate for the nomips-
'tion OF United States senator. spent
Fthe day In Trinidad.
Fred Roof of Pueblo was among
1.-THE visitors in the city.
Mrs. j. G. Gates left today for Pu-
eblo, where SHE will locate perma-
|nently.
MIR. |. Poliak and family left for
Rocky Ford this morning to attend
the fair. They will return about the
5th. Il
o. r. Faith left the city this morn
ing for Pueblo. ,.,.
Mrs. w. l.. Brown went to Rocky
Ford this morning on vacation.
Mrs. Brown expects to be gone about
la week.
Capt. p. Haas and wife of the Sal
walton army, left for Ration today on
a short business trip. 10.
II. F. Giggen and Horace n. Haw-
kins of Denver arrived this morning
and are guests at the Cardenas.
Benjamin Gross of New York city
is in town today.
A. e. Carlton arrived this morn
ing from Cripple Creek.
Z George Meister of Denver is in
town for a short time.
Mr.. A. o. Maulsby and family ar
rived this morning and are stopping
at tine Corinado.
The chronicle=news., 1914-09-01
DOMESTIC TROUBLES
CAUSED SUICIDE OF
TRINIDAD MAN

Pueblo, Sept. domestic trou-
bles are said to have been the cause
of the suicide yesterday afternoon of
p. {. Hammer of Trinidad. lie died
in the police patrol wagon as it was
preparing to so from the city Jail to
st. Mary's hospital.
Hammer is well known in Pu-
eblo. Patsy" as lie was called by
mis- friends. las been in Pueblo for
the last week. 1t has been a week
of endeavor to drown his sorrows In
liquor. Yesterday shortly after din
ner as he passed through the. Apex
saloon on north Union avenue, con-
Quoted by Charles Hilderbrand. lie
remarked that lie had taken dose
of mercury with the intention of kill
ing himself.
He walked to the rear door, reel
ing and falling in the back yard ap-
the patron wagon accompanied by
Officer Swearengin and Chauffeur
OLeary reached the scene, Hammer
was surrounded by men offering him
aid. Some thought he was only i'll.
He was taken to the police station
and call for the jail physician. DR..
Killough, was telephoned. Fearing
that the man was seriously i'll. the
officers started for the hospital, but
found their prisoner was dead. The
body was taken in charge by Coro-
ner ". o. Patterson. DR.. Patterson
upon post mortem examination be-
lieves that Hammer took carbolic
acid rather than mercury.
Hammer is one of the veterans ci-
gar makers of the state. He was AZ
wears old, and leaves wife and
three children. He was prominent
members of the Trinidad cigar max
ers' union. and once foreman of the
Fred Mullet cigar factory.
The chronicle=news., 1914-09-01
Arctic Survivors
Return to Tell
of Hardships

London, Sept. IA st. Petersburg
despatch to the Reuter- Telegraph Co.
reports that surviving members OF
the Artic expedition headed by Lieut..
Seddoff, which left for the north in
1912. have arrived at Archangel The
survivors stated that Lieut.. Seddoff
died in vain attempt to reach the
north pole. The expedition wintered
in 1912 and 1918 in newly discovered
territory and later Scddoff proceed
ed to Franz Joseph land from where
he started for the pole. accompanied
by two sailors. The leader fell i'll
OH the way and died.
The chronicle=news., 1914-09-01
George Cherry
Writes Letter from
+" London. To Sail
for Home Soo,,

Among the many Americans that
the outbreak OF the European war
caught In the old countries are Mr..
and Mrs. George Cherry OF this city
who went to England several months
ago. A very interesting letter from
Mr.. Cherry was received by the
Cbronicle-News today. The letter
was dated August is.
MIR. and Mrs. Cherry have been en-
joying a splendid visit and had ar
ranged to go TO Paris but q declara-
tion of war caused them to change
their minds. I'VE are now thankful
we did not GO" writes Mr.. Cherry,
"as tourists had hard time getting
out of there. ="
Mr.. and Mrs. Cherry had arranged
passage home on the Carmania. Il
Cunard liner. which ship has been
taken over by the British govern
ment. They expect, however, to book
passage on the Franconia. leaving
there about September 10. Enclosed
in the letter was sample bulletin
published in London and which was
issued for the special benefit OF
Americans after the war broke out.
Mr.. Cherry writes that while In
London recently he met J. p. Treat,
former superintendent of the Trini-
dad schools and an old resident of
this ra.y.
A nnmbAr of other Trinidad people
are in Eur&pe at this time.
Mr.. and Mrs. c. Fl. Nichols are In
England. t
Mr. and Mrs. Philip PASSOVER are
at their old home In Germany.
Jake Toller is visiting his old home
in Italy.
Miss Jeanette Owen is in Switzer-
land.
The chronicle=news., 1914-09-01
NOTICE.

For the protection or the timber
and grazing and to preserve the in
crease the game and fish thereon,
The Rocky Mountain Coal and iron
Co., and the Colorado Fut. and Iron
Co., hereby give notice that all tres
passing, hunting or fishing on their
lands In Las Animas County, Colo
RADIO, are strictly forbidden.
The Rocky Mountain Coal Il Iron
Co., and The Colorado Fuel and Iron
COPY ]. F. Welborn. President.
The chronicle=news., 1914-09-01
SCHOOL NOTICE.

A general teachers meeting will
he held Monday at a. M. septem-
ber Z, at high school auditorium.
Regular school work begins Sep
tember s, 9 a. m.
High school juniors and seniors
will register September 4. and fresh
men and sophomores September 8.
All eighth grade pupils will regis
ter at the Rice building, September
4 and 5.
Seventh grade pupils will register
at their respective buildings Septem-
Eer 4 and 8.
All principals will he at their re-
spective buildings for consultation
from . to IL each day. from Sep
tember to opening Of school. ex-
cept September Z.
J. r. MORGAN, City Supt.
The chronicle=news., 1914-09-01
COMING TO THE WEST
THEATRE FOR s NIGHTS

The famous Arlington Stock com
pany will open an engagement at
the West theatre for eight nights,
commencing Sunday night. Septem-
ber 6. Opening play in one of the
greatest comedies ever written in
four acts, Broadway Jones' Spe-
cialties between the acts, no waits
Entire change OF plays and special
ties each night. Each performance
guaranteed first class or money re.
funded. Prices 10c, reserved seats
zoe extra. Seats on sale at West
Theatre Drug Store.
The chronicle=news., 1914-09-01
CARD OF THANKS

We wish to extend our sincere
thanks and appreciation to the many
friends for kindness and sympathy
shown us during the illness and at
the death of our beloved mother. the
late Mrs. Margaret Arnet. Particu-
larly do we thank those who sent
flowers and those who so cheerfully
and kindly attended her In her sick
ness.-Adam Arnet, Mrs.' VIM. Boyle,
Mrs. G.. NJ. Otis, John p. Arnet, Mich
olas Arnet. Mary Arnet.
The chronicle=news., 1914-09-01
HAMMER.
70 My Friends and Patients:

To My Friends and Patients:
/, After September | | will have my
office in the Pope Block. Pueblo,
Colo, where will be pleased to meet
all my former patients.
| am prepared to duplicate any
prescription, for any patient fitted
at any time. All prescriptions filed.
Broken lenses mailed me will receive
prompt attention. l Will make pro-
fessional visit to Trinidad every
month and will be glad to meet all
former patients and those who re-
|quire my professional services.
Watch for my announcement.
j. G. Gates. Optician and Optome-
trist. Rooms II and 8 Pope Block,
Pueblo, Colo.
The chronicle=news., 1914-09-01
MARTY 0'T0OLE SOLD
TO N. Y. GIANTS

Pittsburg, Sept. 1.-Barney Drey-
fHs, president of the Pittsburg Ma
tional League Baseball club, today
announced that Marty" OToole,
pitcher, had been sold to the New
York club Of the National league. Mr..
Dreyfus refused to give details OF
the transactions. O'Toole will join
the New York team in New York to-
morrow.
The chronicle=news., 1914-09-01
(Pub. Aug 12-Sept. ~. 1914D
ANNUAL STOCKHOLDERS
MEETING

Notice is hereby given that the an
nual stockholders meeting OF the
Model Land and Irrigation company
will be held at the office of the conf
pany in the city OF Trinidad, Colo,
1914. at the hour of . o'clock y. m.
OF said day. for the purpose of elect.
ing board of directors for the ensu-
ing year and transacting such other
business as may properly come be-
fore said meeting.
Dated this 18th day of August, A.
D. 1914.
ERICH Won BUDDENBROCK,P Pres.
d. X. HINDMAN. Sec.
The chronicle=news., 1914-09-01

Check cough or cold in the lungs
before 1t develops serious case.
BALLARD'S HOREHOUND SYRUP
ia. an effective remedy for all sore
ness or congestion in tho lungs or air
passages. Price csc. soc and $1.0O
per bottle. Sold by the Hausman
Drug Co..
The chronicle=news., 1914-09-01
Mrs Dunlavy Hostess.

In honor OF Mrs. A. T. Nusser OF
California. an elaborate bridge lunch
con was given today at the beauti-
full home of Mrs. w. p. Dunlavy on
Colorado avenue. Mrs. Leila Aultman
assisted Mrs. Dunlavy as hostess. The
color scheme OF light blue and gold
was carried out wonderfully, while
vase of cut flowers adorned the
center Of each table. AT o'clock
a three-course luncheon was served.
after which the remainder of the
afternoon was spent in playing auc-
tion bridge.
Assisting the hostesses were Mrs.
A. l.. Dain, Mrs. Clyde Whitescar-
yer. Mrs. Sam East. Mrs. Harloe Ben
nett. Miss Nell Abrams. Miss Mi
riam Smith. Miss Wallace West. Miss
Lucille Dunlavy and Miss Leila Mac
Aultman. Fifty guests were pres
cnt.
On Wednesday Mrs. Nusser will he
again entertained by Mrs. Dunlavy
and Mrs. Aultman at luncheon and
musicale.
The chronicle=news., 1914-09-01

See the new fall styles at Mrs. J,
Robertson's opening Thursday, Sep
tember 10. II
The chronicle=news., 1914-09-01
BIRTH RECORD.

The Rev. and Mrs. Field McClies-
ncy are the parents of a baby daugh-
ter. born last Thursday.
The chronicle=news., 1914-09-01

Remember. Thursday. September
10, is the date of Mrs. j. Robertson 6
fall millinery opening. 1t
The chronicle=news., 1914-09-01
Trinidad Nouelty Works
Association Garage

Carries one of the largest and most
complete supplies of tires. tubes.
Prestos and all accessories for the
auto. to be had in any garage in the
state of Colorado. A firstclass vul-
canizing plant in connection. We
have the best equipped garage in
southern Colorado, and employing a
night force-mechanic. car washer
and supply man. enables us to give
tourists prompt and efficient ser> Ice.
Bosch service station. magnetic and
carburetor work our specially,
Agents for Cadillac, Packard. Buick
and Ford, White Trucks. Etc.
Phone. Trim. 1928. 2lo.22o Elm st..
Trinidad. Colo.
The chronicle=news., 1914-09-01
THE VERY LATEST IN
FALL MILLINERY

Will be shown at our opening Thurs
day. September 10th. You are cor
daily invited.-Mrs. J. Robertson. 1t
The chronicle=news., 1914-09-01
os!1[uA.Y o
TORINO,

ToR1No.
Word was received today by the r..
G.. ,Sipe Undertaking company that
the body of the late Mrs. Josephine
Torinc, who died on Sunday at Ven
ice, Cal, will arrive here Thursday
ON Santa Fe No. 4 accompanied by
her daughters. Irma Torino and Mrs.
Phil koerner. Funeral arrangements
will be announced later.
HAMMER.
= The body of the late p. c. Hammer.
who died in Pueblo yesterday, ar
rived here today and was taken to
the home of Mrs Hammer. 500
State street, from which place the
funeral will take place at 2:3O Thurs
DAY afternoon. the Rev. f. o. Butler
officiating. The pallbearers will be
"A. Palmer. f. L. Meilhora. Fl. DIEM
er, L. E. East, J. Pohlinar and b. L..
Jones.
The chronicle=news., 1914-09-01
KINDERGARTEN

Miss Edkins' Kindergarten open
Tuesday, September /. at I2S Attn
nyp 4t
The chronicle=news., 1914-09-01
C. E. Meeting.

C. E. Meeting.
The Christian EndeavOr society
will hold its monthly meeting next
Tuesday In the church. Business
matters will be discussed. after which
social gathering is planned. All
members and friends are urged to
be present. as delightful time is
assured to all. The ladies and girls
are requested to bring their earliest
photographs.
The chronicle=news., 1914-09-01

Trinidad Business College opens
September /.
The chronicle=news., 1914-09-01

Bridge Luncheon.
The home of Mrs. ID. ID. Dodge OF
Cokedale will be the scene of an
ella borate bridge luncheon to be Civ
en- next Friday morning in honor OF
Mrs. Harry Bubb, a bride of the sum-
nier.
The chronicle=news., 1914-09-01

Dancing Party.
Miss Frances Ryan of Kansas City
is the house guest of Miss Mary John.
who has arranged a dancing party In
Lonor of her friend. 1t will be given
at the Country club next Friday
levening.
The chronicle=news., 1914-09-01
SOCIETY

rGrego.Apodaca.
Jacobo GriegO and MaXimiliana
both Of Gulnare, Colo, were mar,
ried Sunday morning at the Catho'
lie church, the Rev. FIR. Good off
ciating.