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Putnam patriot., 1914-02-06
WOODSTOCK

An interesting service in observance of Endeavor Day was conducted in in the chapel Sunday evening by Mrs. w. C. Child.
 The death in Putnam of Mrs. Judith Barber calls to miRd many pleas ant memories of her life in Woodstock Perhaps in no capacity was she n ore beloved than as Sunday school teacher, and her kindly care in times of sickness brought comfort into m any homes.
 Judge Warner is expected to speak on temperance at the service in the chapel Feb. 22 al o'clock.
 Social at Mrs. G. NJ. ISampson's this week Friday evening.
 Clarence H. Child, attended the meeting of the State Fair Association in Hartford on Tuesday and the Pro- mological meeting Wednesday. John Clark and C.. II. Sumner also attended the meeting of the promological society
 William H. Allen who moved to Woodstock from Canada less than three years ago died at his home Feb. and funeral services were held on Tuesday, conducted by Rev. k. K. Kendall. MT. Allen was an ardent lover of the beautiful in nature and had done much to improve and beau. tify his home. Though he had not made large circle of acquantsnces in Woodstock, he will be missed by his neighbors and his wife, daughter and grandson have the sympathy of their Woodstock friends.
 Miodlesex Banking O., per cent. bonds fromsl0oup are a sound and safe investment with a good record for about forty years. Geo. E. Shaw, Agent. adv.
 A large line of Amber and smoked glasses at Shaw's. A much needed protection to the eyes these bright days. adv.
Putnam patriot., 1914-02-06
SOUTH WOODSTOCK

 In District 4, for the month of Jan uary, the following pupils had perfect attendance:
 Clarence Anderson Elvera Swanberg Leonard Anderson Erik Swanson Myrtle Carlson Hjalmar Swanson Frank Harrington Reuben Swanson Gladys Harrington Rudolph Swanson J ulia Johnson Werner Swanson Agnes Peterson Albin Swenson Ernest Peterson George Swenson Charles Sheldon Ellen Swenson
 Percent of attendance was 96 S9.
 Anna k. Nelson, teacher.
 Mrs. John Carlson has been spend. ing week in Worcester visiting her daughter Jarda, who is bookkeeper in the freight office, and other relatives.
 Senexet grange, No. 40, conferred the first and second degrees to a class of ten on Wednesday evening. A prosperous future for the grsnge-
 The Baptist church held bean sup per and entertainment at the Agricul- tural hall Friday evening. A Putnam quartet kindly helped fill out the pro. gram. Large attendance and Il goodly sum realized.
Putnam patriot., 1914-02-06
NoFTH WOODSTOCK

There Is considerable sickness in this section at present. Those on the list are Christine Paine, Lymas Hibbsrd, the Henries boys, and Ethsl Barrett. Leroy Allen was taken to the hospi- tai in Worcester last week suffering from muscular rheumatism and other ailments.
 Miss Mary F. Potter spent the week end in South NorwalY and visited school on Monday.
 Wendell Witter and wife have been spending several days in Providence. Virginia Corllis is quite sick with the grip.
 Mrs. Frank Perrin spent Saturday in Worcester.
 Mrs. Charles Hopkins of Hartford Is the guest of David Aidrich and wife.
 Perfect attendance pupils for Janu. aTy in District No. F were: Ruth Armstrong Felix Minor Henry Brown Frank Minor Marvin Barrett Donald Hicks Annie Milligan Viola Wilcox
 Miss Stella Frink was one of the party which spent the weekend in Boston and enjoyed seeing The Mer. chant of Venice played.
 List of pupils having perfect attend ance for January, 1914, in English Neighborhood school: Carl Anderson Mabel kinell Ruth Golburn John kineil Harold Colburn Frank Perrin Herbert Colburn Milton Perrin
 Percent attendance, 92.57 percent.
 Sarah Potter, teacher.
Putnam patriot., 1914-02-06
EAsTFoRp

Gilbert Deane and wife have been entertaining Mrs. Deane's mother, Mrs. Hubbard, of North Woodstock for few days.
 The Misses Blanche Perry, Grace Lawton and Hazel sherman are re. covering from the measles.
 Miss Lawton returned to her home in PhoeniXyille Tuesday.
 Miss Eunice Hubbard of North Woodstock is substituting this week for Miss Lawlon in the primary room. Mrs. Charles Clark is substituting for Miss Perry at the East Hill school.
 Miss Edna Buell. has returned to her home in the west part of the town after spending five weeks with her aunt, Mrs. John Miller, and family of West Thompson.
 Charles Clark and wife entertained Mrs. Clark's parents, Rev. and Mrs. John Miller, ot West Thompson Tues day evening.
 Those from this place who attended Bradley theatre Friday evening were: E. S. Keith and wife, Mrs. Fred Bow en, Clifford Bowen, Bert Bosworth Charles ana Eddie Lewis.
Putnam patriot., 1914-02-06
Seeks Increased Compensation
Star Route Work Increased but Not Salar

Representing the contractor who car. ries the mail over the star route be tween this city and Eastford, a round trip Of Is miles per day, Attorney C. L.. forrey has sent communication to Congressman Bryan F. Mahan in De half of .the carriers on star routes in an eudeavor to have their increased work compensated for. The commu- nication sets forth that in this instance the carrier receives S2.S5 a day for his services. To do the work the carrier is obliged to keep two horses, value $500, also wagon, harnesses, and an auto- mobile for use when the weather per- mits. Taking into consideration the upkeep and depreciation on his outfit il at once becomes apparent that it k almost impossible to make both ends meet. Another feature is that when the contract was made II pounds was the limit for parcel post packages, This has now jumped up to 90 pounds. Before the limit was raised these heav. fer packages all came by express 10 Putnam and the carrier delivered them collecting al the destination for his ser vices which gave him a small revenue that is now lost to him. This increase in packages has also neeessitated utili. zing wagon space SD that il is generally impossible to crowd in Il passenger. In substance the carrier is carrying out contract with additional burdens imposed upon him without increased compensation therefor The matter will be of interest to the many carriers in this and other sections and the out come will be closely watched for.
Putnam patriot., 1914-02-06
WEST THOMPSON

Miss Edna Buell. returned to her home on Tuesday after spending several weeks at the parsonage.
 "Everybody at Church Sunday, will be observed in the Methodist church Sunday, Feb. slh. Morning service at 10.30. Sunday school at 12 Evening at '. All will be welcome.
 Rev and Mrs. Miller attended Ithe funeral of Mrs. Harriet Wilcox widow of the late James Wilcox swno died al West Woodstock. Prayer was offei ed at the home Tuesday at II o'clock Service at Grove street chapel, Put nam at one o'clock. MT. Miller off. ciatinp.
Putnam patriot., 1914-02-06
BRONCHITIS CONQUERED
Royersford, Pa, Man Tells How,

At this season of year with such sudden changes, 1t is so easy to take cold, and almost before one is aware there is inflammation in the bronchial tubes-a hard cough and unless checked in time chronic pulmonary troubles may result.
 Townsend Young of Royersford, Pa, says: "A severe bronchial trou- ble contracted caused me much dil1i- culty about breathing. My chest felt clogged up and there was consider able soreness. I tried different rem edies without help; but l am glad to say that Vinol cured my bronchial trouble which had lasted for three months. My breathing is all right and the soreness entirely gone from my chest"
 Vinol contains the curative. healing principles of fresh cods' flyers with out oiD and tonic iron. We guaran- tee it to be delicious in taste ard to satisfy you with it's medicinal effects.
 P. s. If you have any skin trouble try Saxo Salve. We guarantee 1t.
 J. .F. Donahue, Druggist, Putnam Conn.
Putnam patriot., 1914-02-06
WEST 6LuC ESTER

Blue birds been heard and seen last week Thursday.
 Henry Munyan of Bowditch Mills recently had u sick horse. pr. Bald win was called.
 Peter Montie of Bowditeh mills visited in Worcester Saturday.
 w. Crawford Greene entertained Alfred Greene and Miss Elsie Greene of DanielsOn.
 MT. and Mrs. Cyrus Place entertain ed Mrs. w A. Tewgood of Putnam last week Wednesday.
 News from the Rhode Island State Institution Cranston that Miss Emily Babbitt is more comfortable.
Putnam patriot., 1914-02-06
QUIN E BAUG

Miss Mary Pitts has been on the sick list but is improving now.
 Mrs. Hiram Jordan has been serious. ly ill but is some better at present writing.
 Elias Bates shot two foxes this win ter and sold one of his fox hounds a few weeks ago. He also lost one of his puppies. It had dog all and was para lized.
 Everett Bates has gone t0 West Dud ley to work for the Harwood girls.
 Miss Madge McNamony is at work Tn the office at Intervalc mills. Charles Aldrich has improved in health very much although still with his sister in Lyme. He will stay there until it comes warm weather.
Putnam patriot., 1914-02-06
THOM PSON

contains the following information: Master, Miss SybiI P. Pettis 'Operseer, Emery c. Munyan Lecturer, Mrs. Leila N. Babhitt Steaoord, Carl Johnson -Asststdaat &es0dyd, Forrest Young Chdpfdin, Miss Jennie Johnson Treasurer, Thomas Ryan Secretoyy, Mrs. Hannah Bates Gdte Keeper, Charles Whitney Ceres, Miss Bernice Young Pomona, Miss Mabelle l.. Chandler Flora, Miss Ada Whitman Lddg Assistant SeaOard, Miss Alice Kies
 EXECUTIVE k. II. Chandler Term expires 1914 Mrs. l.. N. Rabbit Term expires 1915 Richard Barton Term expires 1916
 INSURANCE Dr. George V. Towne, k. H. Chandler
 Thomas Ryan
 FINANCE Richard Barton Miss Mary Ross
 Emery c. Munyan
 WoMAN's WORK Mrs. Alice Elliott Mrs. NJ. Mathewson
 Miss Alice kies
  Mrs. Olive Knight Miss Edith Logee
 Mrs. Hannah Bates
 ENTERTAINMENT Mrs. Olive Knight Miss Mary J Ross E Mrs. Leila N. Rabbit
 RELIEF Mrs. M. Woodward Mrs K. k. Rhodes MissJennieJohnsOn MissAdaW hitman
 PRESS R. H. Chandler, Putnam Patriot and Observer. Miss Mary Ross, Con- necticut Farmer. Emery C. Mun- van, The National Grange. January 6, Installation of officers. January 20, Worthy Overseers' night.
 Fruit trees. Their cultivation.
 If spraying trees is profitable
 and when it should be done. February 8, An evening with Lincoln
 by Brother George w. Dexter. February T., An evening with Wash
 -ington.
 March 8, An evening with LongfelIow. March l7, St. Patrick evening. April ', How shall we conduct the
 meetings of this grange to inter-
 est alike the old and young, or
 ISt ana Znu degree WOTk. April 2l ,Conferring 3rd and 4lh degree. May l, Roll call and May sale. May 19, Memorial evening. June ?, Neighbors' night. June Is, Flora's night. July ', Independence night. July 2l, Miscellaneous. August 4, Worthy Masters evening. August IS, Miscellaneous. September 1, Why should every farm
 CT, his wife and family be inter-
 ested in the Fairs. September Is, Pomona night. October $, An evening with Kipling. October 20, Ceres night. November 3, Chaplain evening assist
 ed by all. November H. Thanksgiving social. December l, Election of officers. December 15, A Christmas social. Mrs. Olin Torrey of East Putnam held a social Monday night. There was large mum Der present, refresh ments were served and all had an en- joyable time.
 Children neither absent nor tardy during the month of January in the Thompson school are Lena Smith Adelard Bonneville Frank Bates Anthony Bonneville Frank Foisey and family are staying in Putnam for few weeks. William Chase and Ruth Erieson spent Sunday in Worcester. Walter Weldea, boy about B years old, who has been living with Asa Ross, was recently taken sick and ear ried 10 the Day Kimball hospital. The Baptist and Quadic Sunday schools gave him a post card shower, and also remembered him with a potted plant to cheer him.
 The Quadie school house was found Saturday morning with hot fire in the stove. Some one had entered through the window, books were thrown around and pencils had disap- peared. It was supposed to have been the work of a tramp.
Putnam patriot., 1914-02-06
PoMFRET CENTRE

Rev. Lawson of Union occupied the Congregational pulpit Sunday.
 The Ladies' Benevolent Society met at the Church psrlors Wednesday after noon entertained by Mrs. Charles Grosvenor.
 Mrs. Alice Johnson has been visiting friends in Boston.
 Miss Harvey who is spending the winter in Philadelphia spent a few days at her home here recently
 Marion Arnold of Hartford spent Sunday with her parents MT. and Mrs. Walter Arnold.
 Mrs. Ellery Baker is III at the Day KimbalI hospital.
Putnam patriot., 1914-02-06

Over 10000 telephones in the State of Connecticut. There are reasons for this. Don't they apply in your case?ad
 Make the work of the housekeepe easier and quicker. Give her tele- phone. Adv
Putnam patriot., 1914-02-06
DEATHS

In Putnam, January %, Mrs. Judith Barber, aged S6 years.
 In East Woodstock, January %, Elsie Conklin, aged 92 years
 In Putnam, January 29, Mrs. Mary Riordan, aged "A years.
 In Putnam, February l, Oreus Caisse, aged 64 years.
Putnam patriot., 1914-02-06
HIGH SCHOOL
 HOLD DEBATE
Discuss Compensation Law
Win and Lose at Basket Ball

A debate was held last Friday at the Putnam High school by the Soph- emore English class. Tue subject dis eussed was, "Resolved, that the work mans compensation law is just. !" There were three debaters on each side. Those for the affirmative were Bertha Richardson, Henry Farley and Mal- colm Wiley. Those in favor of the negative were Constance Russell, Leo dore Maynard and Donald Johnson. After the question had been debated by those appointed upon the two sides it was thrown open to the class and then the debale was closed by Malcolm Willey's summing up for the aflirma. tive and Donald Johnson for the mega. tive. The question was decided for affirmative.
 Monday evening the school held a dance in the gymnasium under the auspices of the Senior class. The gym WAS decorated with green and gold the class colors, and the school orchestra furnished the music. The school en- ioyed a very delightful evening. The hostesses were Mrs. S M Wheelock and Mrs. George w. Perry and they received with the four class presidents. The grand march was led by the presi. dent and vice president of the senior class, Gilbert Perry and Miss Aline Le- Clair. Fruit punch and waters were served.
 A debating club has been organnzed in the High school with these officers:
 President, Albert Pratt.
 Secretary, Gould Beard.
 The subject of the debate for this week is, "Resolved, that it is more beneficial for children to attend public schools than private schools"
 The Freshmen--E Eighth Grade game, which was played Wednesday, proved to be victory for the Freshmen by the score of 10-9. The teams were evenly matched, the Freshman team winning by hard playing in the last half.
 Girls Basket Ball Schedule
 Team: Mary Wright, captain; Hazel Davis, manager; May Fuller, Gladys Gagne, Alice Maloney.
 Subs: Gladys Bard, Aline LeClair, Doris Carver, Geraldine Beard, Cath arine Russell, Jennie Brownie, Bea- trice Dwyer, Margaret Maertens, Rita Champeau.
 Games:
 Feb. 8, 1 so D. m , at Willimantic. Feb 10, 7.30 p. m., Plainfeld here. Feb. 19 7.30 p. m., Williman!ie here. Feb. 26 7.30 p. m., at Paintield.
 Game with Tourtellotte to be an nounced later.
 The Woonsocket basket ball team de- feated the Putnam High team on the Woonsocket floor, last Friday night by a score of 55-24. The Woonsocket boys had a fast team and had no trouble in running away with Putnam. Kelly, the Woonsocket forward, caged ten baskets. A return game will be play. ed on the local floor Feb. 20. The summary:
 w. H. 5. r. H. $
Putnam patriot., 1914-02-06
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 ABfNGTON

A Valentine Tea, followed by an en- tertainment and social hour will be held at the Grange hall, Friday even ing, February l3.
Putnam patriot., 1914-02-06
No Backache Or Kidney Pains

If you have pains in the back, uri- nary, bladder or kidney trouble, dizzi- ness and lack of energy, try Mother Gray's Aromatic-L Leaf, the pleasant herb remedy. As a tonic laxative it has no equal. At Druggists, or by mail, 50e. Ask today. Sample Free. Address The Mother Gray Co.,, LeRoy, N. Y. adv 6-s
Putnam patriot., 1914-02-06

Baskets from the floor for F. H. S: Fuller 9, Gascoigne ?, Lavine 1, Maher l, Burlington l. For w. H. B.: An. derson 3, Henries 2, Healey 4.
 Baskets from fouls for P. H. s.: Full Ter 2 For N II. S.: Eddy 2.
 Referee, Heaey; umpire, Wheaton scorer, Roberts; timer, Backus.
Putnam patriot., 1914-02-06

The next telephone directory goes to press on February 2slh. Adv
Putnam patriot., 1914-02-06

Feel languid, weak, run down Headache? Stomach "of"? A good remedy is Burdock Blood Bitters. Ask your druggist. Price Sl. adv
Putnam patriot., 1914-02-06

Baskets from the floor for Woon- socket; Cook ,, Kelly 10, Spratt 6, Daignault 1, Seaver 1. For Putnam: Fuller 7, Gascogne 5, Lavine ?.
 Baskets from fouls for Woonsocket: Daignault 3. For Putnam: Fuller 6.
 The Putnam High school basket ball team had no trouble defeating the Woodstock team, at Woodstock, last Wednesday afternoon, the final score being i36 20. Fuller of Putnam did nest of the shooting for his team, he making 9 baskets. The game was too one e-sided to be of much interest, though in the second period it became faster and was at times exciting. The
Putnam patriot., 1914-02-06
Vegetable Compound.
Read this one from Mrs. Waters

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Putnam patriot., 1914-02-06
Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound

The many testimonial letters that we are continually pulp fishing in the enewspapers-hundredso of thenare all genu inc, and unsolicited expressions of heartfelt gratitude for the freedom from suffering that has 10 these solely through the use of Lydia E. Pinkhams $ Vegetable Compound.
 Money could not buy any kind of influence obtain such recommendations; you may depend upon that any testimonial publish is honest and trueif you have any doubt of this write to the whose true and addresses are always given, and learn for yourself
Putnam patriot., 1914-02-06
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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-12-19
PUTTING WIRES ON
COMMUNITY TREE
BIG CEDAR WILL BE BRILLIANT
LY LIGHTED-BOY SCOUTS
WILL ASSIST.

While workmen are busy stringing
the wires for the electric lights in the
Dig cedar on the Ford lot, the COM
munity Christmas tree, committees
getting contributions for the poor of
he city. which are to be distributed
on Wednesday night, are engaged in
their work. Contributions continue
10 be received. hut much work is yet
TO be given IL all the children asking
for Christmas stockings are to be pro-
yided for.
The tree wall be gorgeously and brill
tlantly decorated and greater crowd
than that which packed the block last
year are expected when the exercises
are conducted on Thursday evening.
Plans for the program are being con-
finued and they Will he completed
within the next few days In addition
to the singing of carols by a choir
Of several hundred voices under the
direction OF Professor Mercer and the
folk dances by fifty school children
under the direction of Miss Ramos,
there will be interesting features.
The Richmond Boy Scouts will have
a prominent place in the arrange
ments. They will assist, as they did a
year ago, in he-policing of the crowd.
The scouts will again be under the d.
Section OF Major Werner, chief OF
potce, and will report to him on
Capitol Street at 5 o'clock Thursday
afternoon. 1t is expected the local
militia will also be in attendance in
full uniform.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-12-19
TO FURNISH HORSES
TO STATE BATTERIES
MAJOR WORKMAN TELLS OF
NEED OF ENACTMENT OF
PENDING BILL

Adjuta Mt &c neral Sale has received
from the Field Artillery journal. of
Juiy-September. 1919. a reprint from
the publication, dealing with Horses
For the Field Artillery of the Organ
tied Militia" \ copy has also been
sent TO Major r NJ WORKMAN. COM
handing the First Battalion, Field
Artillery, Virginia Volunteers.
The pamphlet has the approval OF
the United States War Department
and each pamphlet sent out is
stamped. Said Major Workman:
The pamphlet has reference TO a
priation bill. providing for furnishing
the militia batteries of Virginia and
other States of the Union with horses
at government expense. While these
batteries are equipped with the very
best guns known. they are Of the
mobile type. and in order to use them
satisfactorily. the personnel must
have the proper number of animals.
both for draft and saddle purposes.
Teaching horsemanship to the field
artillery batteries is the first step
necessary and, heretofore. this part
OF the training has. by reason OF the
fact that the necessary animals had TO
be hired whenever the pieces were
moved and maneuvered. been sadly
NEGLECTED."
The pamphlet Is a brief one of Ave
pages, discussing the details Of this
section OF the army appropriation
bill.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-12-19
BUSY FILLING
CHRISTMAS STOCKINGS

The Woodland Heights Christmas
Stocking Club. which Is an auxiliary
of the Mothers Club of Woodland
Heights. Is actively engaged in the
solicitation Of contributions, such as
stockings containing fruits. candies,
nuts and toys. which are TO be dis
tributed among the poor. children of
the city Citizens of Woodland Heights
and Forest Hill are asked by the club
to send their contributions to the
Franklin School. Swansboro. or to the
residence of Mrs. James w. podd.
president of the club. at SOS West
Thirty first Street. Woodland Heights.
In the collection of donations. the
Boy Scouts OF Woodland Heights win
lend their aid. and phone call to Mr..
Allen Day, the number being Madison
5535-J, will bring Scout to collect
stockings from those who cannot con-
veniently send them. Contributions
will be received UP TO next Tuesday.
when they are to be taken to a cenv
trail part of the city. where they will
be kept until Christmas Eve. at which
time the Boy Scouts viii deliver them
to the homes OF poor children.