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The Detroit times., 1914-05-25
Proposals For
Contracts

OFFICE OF THE CONTROLLER
May 81. 1914.
Sealed proposals will be received at
this office until 10 o'clock a. M. CEN
tral standard time. Monday. June l.
1914 at which time they will be open
ed, Tor furnishing the material and
services required under the following
City contracts:
OFFICIAL PRINTING,
LEGAL PRINTING,
JOB PRINTING,
BOOK BINDING,
STATIONERY,
ENCLOSING STATIONERY,
AUTO. AND TAXICAB SER
VICE,
PRINTING BRIEFS AND REC
ORDS,
OFFICIAL BONDS.
During the fiscal year ending June
30th, 1915. in accordance with the spe-
may be had on application at this
office
The right To REJECT any or all bids Is
GEO. ENGET.
A-5s4 Controller.
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ARCnITECTS.
ARCHITECrs AND ENGINEERS.

sTAHL. kINSEY q CHAPMAN. Main
office, liz Forrest west Phone, Main
1895. Canadian ofnce, Stratncoha
blk, Walkeryille, Ont Phone w lha-
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ELEcrRIcAL CONTRACTORS.

EHERRATT ELECTRIC CO. Electric
Miring, repairing and supplies. %
Washington Phone Main SSH.
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=. A. CHAPPER IRON * WIRE W'Ks.
l21-l2y Brush-st Manufacturers or
structural ano Ornamental Iron
Work Phone Main 5SS.
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AI.l.DIs a. COM1.ANl, 4UU-sUl- SOI
Union Trust Duildlng, rbones Cnerry
Xy4U anu CITY 1919.
BASSETT SMIrn. 40 Ford Bldg
Phone Main 2sE0.
q y BEADLE a. Sun, 4 McGraw Bldg.
cor Grlswoid anu Lafayette. Main
E. 9 BELL CO. 1919 Dime Bank Bldg
JGBsl65,S 5 giE;x5pyAY. $40 gord Bldg
MAX. BRooCK. si2 Union TRUST Bldg
GIG 4 OssowsKI. COZ Free ~ress
Bldg. Cadillac 1901
SAMUEL CRAWFORD Gle Dime Bans
RIda Cherry 6g9
CHAS n. COLLINS CO., sol Majestic
Bldg Main so. Subdivisions and
business property a speciality.
EDMOND l.. EBERT, 500 Majestic
Bldg Phone, Main 1865
JAMES s HOLDEN CO, ll02 Penob.
scot Bldg Phone Mar $3.50
John p HE'LL. 1888 Dime Bank bldg.
Phone Cadillac $50.
j W KNAUPE q Co. McGraw Bldg
cor GTiswold a. Lafayette Cherry
ALBERT =. KoErCKE. iist Majesti.
Bldg Main 57ej
LAMBRECHT KELLY a CO. 70 a "a
Griswold-st Phone 231S.
NALONEY CAMPBELL REALTY CO,
Incorporated. offices 500 Free Press
bldg. Phone Cherry 1925.
NICHOLSON LAND a HOME co
North woodward subdivision. Lots
sold on easy terms Tis Ford Blde.
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nI-II.nEns, sI-ppIIEs-

UNITED Fuel AND SUPPLY Co,
second hoOr Free Press Bldg Phone
Cherry 1850 building, Paving and
Sewer Supplies
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HEAL ESTATE. LOANS a INSURANCE.
r. .. srOEPEL. 7l7 Dime Bank bidg..
Main 2I3O.
RQrHW ELL-cHAPMAN co. INC.
suite Ils Free Press Bldg. Phone
Cadillac 74lS.
THE STORMFELTZ-LOV CO.
cor Griswold and Larned. Main 3Ily
FRANK c. VAN DYKE a. CO. Tia
DINE Bank Bldg Main n30
w ELCH BROS, Dealers IN bargains
only. S02-S-4 Hammond Bldg. Phone
MAIN SO
Putnam patriot., 1914-11-20
Lineman Falls 30 Feet.

Charles Myers, lineman in the em- ploy of the Danielson X Plainfield Gas and Electric company, was severely injured about 2 o'clock Friday after noon when he fell about 30 feet from a pole upon which he had climbed in Central Village, about opposite the town hall. Just what happened to him remains uncertain, and his own recollection was hay on the point Fri day after he had been brought to his home. lie had climbed the pole to pull out some plugs. Whether his grip was loosened by the prevailing gale, his spurs pulled out of the pole, or whether he received an electric shock, remains uncertain, but he took a dead fall and was rendered uncon- scious for few minutes.
 Occupants iof an automobile that passed directly afterwards paid no at- tention to him, it is claimed by wit nesses, but woman who saw the ac- cident from nearby house gave the alarm. The injured man was carried to the office of Dr. James l.. Gardner, who afterwards took MT. Myers home in his car Dr. Gardner found that Mr. Myers had suffered severely from a shock; that his right elbow was se- verely injured, probably fractured, al- though this could not be determined without the use Of an X-ray; that his left foot was injured and badly sprain- ed and that there was cut in the head, though there was no evidence of a fracture of the skull.
 MT Myers has been in the employ of the company for number Of years and is an experienced and careful workman.
Putnam patriot., 1914-11-20
City COurt-Mann Judge

Four leases were disposed of by Judge Mann in the city court Monday morn- ing. William Ryan of Attawaugan and William Roberts of Putnam each paid S3 for intoxication. Robert Ia toon of Harrisville was sentenced to 30 days in jail and costs of S9.09 for drunkenness and fined 5 for breach of the peace. Stanley Klizok was sen fenced to pay costs of S9.00 for intoxi. cation and to 30 days in jail for Va grancy.
 Emile Pauquette was arraigned be- fore the city court Tuesday morning charged with assaulting Theophile Gauthier and plead not guilty. Gau- thier appeared with a black eye and stated that Monday evening as he was on his way home from work the de- fendant met him and accused him Of talking about him ana assaulted him. Defendant told the court that he was keeping company with a girl who had lived for some years in the Gauthier home and that Gauthier finally ob- jected to it and put the girl out of the house The girl had told him that Gauthier had accused him of wrong conduct and had threatened to whip him. He said when he met Gauthier Gauthier threw up his hands and as he, defendant, was afraid he was going to carry out his threat, he defended him. self. The girl was also witness and told of Gauthier's statements to her which she had repeated to her sweet heart but Gauthier denied ever making any such statements or threats. Pau auette was found guilty and paid a fine and costs amounting to slO.09.
Putnam patriot., 1914-11-20
RELIEF WORK
To Be Carried On By Putnam adies
 For European Sufferers.
Putnam Chapter for Relief Work to be
 Formed Soon.

An effort Is being made by Putnam ladies to interest all citizens insoNain. :. ing various supplies for the European war sufferers. The publicity entaited by the raising of a cash fund of $500 dollars from flag day brought home to everyone the fact that relief work was being done in Putnam but few people realize that band of sympathic, de. voted women are doing regular work at meetings and in their homes to help in the relief of the undescribable suf fering of men, women and children, in the war infested districts of the European continent. SEch however is the fact and already many articles have been made and sent on their way to help alleviate the pain and suffer ing caused by starvation and want.
 To further their plans the ladies are soon to organize society to be known as the Putnam Chapter for Relief Work. All ladies of whatever religious belief or nationality will be asked to join and help in this great field for good that appeals toiall classes. Not only will sewing meetings be held but work will be given out ito be done in the home. Articles needed include all sorts of knitted articles, bands, wrist CTS, bed slippers, mufflers, mittens and caps, also articles of cloth- ing, night shirts, pillow slips, band- ages and dressings and all kinds of canned foods. There is a crying need for such articles and they are things that every person can help at least in some small way to supply. The ladies are greatly encouraged py the support al- ready received and wherever. the mat ter is suggested & ready response is al- ways forthcoming. Hundreds of 'wo- men will without doubt be engaged in the work during the next few months when the efforts and plans become more thoroughly realized and more widely known.
 As the result of work already done a box containing night shirts and pillow slips was forwarded to Hartford re- gently from which point they were for warded with .other articles on their long journey across the water. Every penny and every stitch adds to the grand total and the larger this grand total the greater the relief to be af- forded
Putnam patriot., 1914-11-20
SUFFRAGE NOTES
Margaret Foley tO Speak in Putnam
Local League Opens Fall Campaign

The Putnam Equal Franchise league which is becoming known as one of the most active suffrage organizations in the state, will hold a public meet ing in Odd Fellows hall Friday even- ing November 20. at o'clock. Ad. mission is free and the public is in- vited to attend. The speaker will be Miss Margaret Foley of Boston who Is at present engaged in campaign work in massachusetts, ,and who Is coming to Putnam by special arrangement with the Massachusetts Woman Suf- frage association.
 Miss Foley has recently returned from Nevada where she gave two months of strenuous work to the suf- frage cause and where the woman sui frage amendment won on election day Miss Foley will doubtless tell some of the interesting experiences she had in the Nevada, campaign.
 Miss Foley was born in Dorchester, Mass, and attended the public schools there, and later, after graduating from Boston High school, she became a factory worker, learning the trade of a hat trim mer. All her spare time, how ever, she devoted to voice culture and her study of music covered period of 15 years. This early training has con-
Putnam patriot., 1914-11-20
GRANGE NOTES
Wolf Den Grange

Wolf Den Grange helda very enjoy able meeting "Wednesday night, Nov. llth. Eighty patrons were present. As it was Neighbors' Night the follow ing program was given by members oI the three visiting Oranges, Quinnatis- set, Putnam and Brooklyn.
 Piano solo, Miss Mary Ross, Quinns. tisset Grange.
 Paper, Value of Shade Trees on the Highways and Streets, \. C. Will hams, Brooklyn Grange.
 Vocal Tries and eneores, Prof. Nashburn and Messrs. Norton and George Eastment, Brooklyn Grange.
 Reading, Mrs. Ella Wood, Putnam Grange.
 Violin solo by Miss Mary Ross, Quinnatissett Grange with piano ae. compartment by Mrs. Arthur rourtel. lotie, Putnam Grange.
 Reading, Mrs. Williams, Brooklyn Grange.
 Reading, Arthur kimball, Brook lyn Grange.
 At the close of the meeting a bounti- ful oyster supper was served by the Feast Committee; the table being very attractive with red apples and chrys- anthemums at each plate. During the supper the visiting members res, bonded to the call of the Worthy Mas ter with remarks.
 1t was voted to hold the next regu- lar meeting on Tuesday evening, Nov. 24th, instead of Wednesday eve, ow- ing to the date falling on Thanksgiv- ing Eve. The meeting will be in charge of the Worthy Chaplin, Mrs. Wilbur,
Putnam patriot., 1914-11-20
Judge Back Confirmed as Permanent
 Receiver

Judge Harry E. Back of Danielson,
 who was appointed temporary receiv- CT of the Mugford Printing and En- graving Company of Hartford on Sep. tember 4, and who, on September 19, was confirmed as temporary receiver, has been confirmed as permanent re- ceiver by Judge Edwin B. Gager in the superior court. Mir. Back told Judge Gager that the claims against the company amount to SIP, 200. Judge Gager m ade an order that all claims against the company be filed with the receiver within four months from No- vember Is. MT. Back told the judge that the landlords of certain property where the plant is located wanted pay. ment in full of rent bills, amounting to Sl ,056 A, and, if payments were not made, 1t was likely he would shave to move the plant. To pay the rent bills would make the landlords preferred over other creditors. MT. Back asked Judge, Gager for advice. The judge continued the matter that other credi- tors of the corporation might be con- suited as to the proposed rent pay ment
Putnam patriot., 1914-11-20
Last Rites for "MoOsie. !"

A burial service was conducted in Putnam Sunday, according to Bos- ton paper, and,so quietly was 1t car- ried out that few if any citizens learned Of it. The account from Boston is as follows: :
 "Moosie,p the official mascotlof Bos- ton lodge, l.. 0. 0. NJ, was buried Sunday in Putnam, with all the ,rites and ceremonies that could be esaecorded member Of the Moose fraternity. A reckless party of automooiists,pu an end to the activities of the little dog that was known from one end of the country to the other among Moosers.
 This happend Saturday night in front of 724 Washington street, as the mascot scurfied across the street to at- tend the initiation ceremonies at a meeting of the Boston lodge. Funeral arrangements were made within half an hour after "Moosien had expired in the arms of his caretaker, three-year- old Kenneth, son of N w. Kennedy, national director of the, Loyal Order of Moose.
 A special coffin was made and the body of "Moosien was laid on lux urious pillow of silk. The funeral party that accompanied the coffin from tho South station to Putnam included MT. and Mrs. Kennedy, their son, who is the youngest member of the Moose fraternity, and prominent officials of the lodge in Boston.
 During drizzling raln the last honors were paid to the mascot be~ meth huge elm tree on the iifarm where," Moosien WAS born. Flowers were cast upon the pine coffin before the grave was covered with earth.
Putnam patriot., 1914-11-20
THE FOOT AND
 MOUTH DISEASE
Government Regulations Explained
For Shippers by the New Haven

For the benefit of shippers and others interested the New Haven road is pre- pairing circular covering the quaran- tine rules and other precautions taken by the Government to stop the spread of the foot and mouth disease in cat tie. Shipments of cattle and meat are affected by these regulations and the Government has asked the railroads of the country to cooperate in helping to eradicate the disease.
 The embargo put in force by the Government covers the States of Illi- neis, Indiana, Michigan, Maryland, Pennsylvania, and New York. Ship ment of cattle, sheep and swine from these States is forbidden. The ship ment of the dressed carcassessis forbid den unless hides, skins and hoofs have been removed. It is also forbidden to ship or transport hides, hoofs and ma nnre from these Stat es unless they have been first inspected and passed by an inspector of the Bureau of Ami nal Industry. <
 The New Haven in common with all other railroads has been requested to clean and disinfect line stock cars in it's possession which have been in the quarantined States within the past sixty days.
Putnam patriot., 1914-11-20
INSPECT RAILROAD
Inspection Iour of New Haven Railroad
 Officials
Make Examination of Putnam Property

On Friday of last week special train containing officials of the New Haven road passed through Putnam en route from New Haven 10 Boston, reaching Putnam at l2.S0 The party was on a tour of general inspection of the property, including the Air Line, recently improved to permit the oper- ation of heavier power, visiting New Haven, Middletown, Putnam, Web ster, Southbridge, East Thompson, Douglas Junction, Woonsocket Junc- ton and Needham Junction. In the party were the following officials: Howard Elliott, chairman of the Board of Directors and president of The New York, New Haven and Hurtford rail- road company A. k, Whaley, E. Campbell, vice presidents; A, S. May, treasurer; ], NJ. Tomlinson, general auditor; Edward Gagel, chief engin- eer; C. l.. Bardo, general manager; A. R. smith, general passenger agent; C. N. Woodward, general superinten- dent Eastern Grand division; c. w. Wildin, mechanical superintendent; David Van Alstyne, assistant to svice president; ]. D. Gallary, superintend- ent Shore Line division, F. Fl. Ells- worth division engineesi w. J Baekes, engineer, maintenance of way; J. ]. Snaveley, ltrainmaster; K. c. Riggs, executive assistant.
Putnam patriot., 1914-11-20
interestins Locals
ADVERTISEMENT


 Engraved personal Xmas cards should be ordered now to have them ready. Geo. E. Shaw.
 Thanksgiving silver in large variety and late designs at Jeweler Shaw s. Nothing adds to the table like line sii- yer.
 Let us outfit you now and onThanks- giving Day, and on every other day you'Il have an outfit to be truly thank ful for. Church Clothing Co.
 Thanksgiving Day is most appro' priate time to appear in one of our new overcoats, slo, sl5 to s2o. :Church Clothing Co.
 We hope readers of the Connecticut Gourant, now discontinued, will sub scribe for the newsy Hartford Daily Courant. A. B. Randall, agent Tor Putnam, Thompson, Woodstock, and Pomfret.
Putnam patriot., 1914-11-20
Forest Fire Does Much Damage.

A forest fire that swept hundreds ot acres between the towns of'Wcodstock and Thompson Friday night destroyed thousands of dollars worth of standing timber. The fire started just east Cf the summer residence of Lawyer Dem- ing of New York. The wind was blow ing forty mile gale and everything was so dry that the fire spread rapidly and was soon several miles in width. Men were summoned from all of the surrounding country and several hun dred were soon fighting the fire. The streams and brooks were all dry and the high wind prevented back hring so that the fire was fought under dlf' faculties. Several buildings were in the danger zone but none burned.
Putnam patriot., 1914-11-20
Good Work Prevents Bad Fire.

During the fifty mile and hour gale last Friday afternoon a fire started in the woods near a house of Fayette l.. Wright, Pomfret, that for time threatened to destroy his fine property. The fire started shortly after a double header freight train passed and 1t IS thought that spark from the engine set the dry leaves on fire. Help was summoned from the surrounding country and the men who responded worded with a. will and it was only by the hardest efforts that the dwelling that was several times threatened, was kept from catching ire. Four or five acres of timberland was burned over.
 MT. Wright appreciates the fine work done by the fire fighters as he also ap- preeiates their ready response on the call to aid, and he is grateful for the timely and valuable service rendered for which the men have his heartfelt thanks and warm praise.
Putnam patriot., 1914-11-20
La France Fire Truck Stands Test.

There was considerable interest in Putnam over the announcement in the Courant that the city of Hartford had accepted a La France combination fire pump and hose wagon after 1t had been given an official test, Tuesday Putnam has placed an order sfor a La France combination truck and few critical ones have been asking where such a truck was in use in this section and now some members of the com mittee are pointing to the recent ac- ceptance of truck in Hartford after Chief John C. Moran had reported that the, m achine worked sstisfactor- tally and was up to specifications.
Putnam patriot., 1914-11-20

tributed in no small measure to her success As public speaker. She is logical, forcefu and witty and her re- markabe carrying voice holds her audience in rapt interest To the last word.
 It was while teaching swimming and gymnastics Western coast resorts, for Miss Foley is an expert swimmer, that she first began to observe the con dilions of women and to become in. terested in civic bettefment. Not long after her return to Boston from the West, she was engaged by the Mas sachusetts Woman Suffrage associa- tion to present to trade unions all over the State the suffrage resolutions then before the legislature, with a view of securing their endorsement. In this she was entirely successful.
 Miss Foley is trustee of the Child ren's Institutions Department of the city of Boston, position to which she was appointed by Mayor Fitzgerald and confirmed by the Civil Service commission. She was the first active suffragist to hold a city office.
 Few speakers engaged in her work are better informed or havei had equal opportunities for studying her subject. She has travelled in many European countries, examining suffrage condi- tions particularly in connection with women and children in industrial life, and she has eampaigned in number of states in this country, where her zeal and courage in pleading for votes for women have been great factor in the advancement of the cause.
 The sixth Equal Franchise league in Windham County was organized in Willimantic Nov. Huh, with Mrs. 5. A. Niles as president. The other leagues in order of their formation, are Putnam, Danielson, Woodstock, Hampton and Eastford. There are now 64 leagues in the state.
 Suffrage workers from all parts of the country have gathered at the a6th annual convention of the National American Woman Suffrage Associa- ton at Nashville, Tenn, during the past week. Among the Connecticut delegates are Mrs. Ernest Thompson Seton Of Greenwich and Mrs. A. l.. Scranton Taylor Of Norfolk, both of whom lhaye recer fly assisted at sui frage meetings in this vicinity.
 Special music has been planned for the occasion. It is expected Mrs. Laura Broder Eorcoran will render q solo, accompanied by Miss Katherine Seward.
Putnam patriot., 1914-11-20
HIGH SCHOOL NOTES
Is kiIlingly Afraid?
Their Refusal for Series of Games
 Makes It Look That Way

The management of the Putnam High school basket ball team the play CTS, and in fact the whole school, are disappointed, dispIeased and surprised that their oeertures to the killingly High basket ball team for a series of games has met with unqualified refu- sal, in fact was turned down cold. Those interested in the local team feel that their victory over their old time rivals last season ,has sunk in so deep that the intervening weeks have not been long enough to eradicate the sore spots and are charging that killingly is not looking for another dose of the same medicine. The two teams had several lively battles last season and it was hard work for the referees to keep the players within bounds, but the last game, that decided the supremacy of the two teams, which Putnam won, while fast, was fairly fought contest and it was thought that the team in our neighboring town was well satis- fled that they were beaten by Putnam on Putnamis merits. The refusal to play this season looks like weakness in the killingiy quintet and tear of Putnam's fast 1914 15 five.
 Edward Angell has been chosen cap tain of the base ball team, and Frank Gleason has been elected school cheer leader.
 During the third period Monday morning, H. D. Martin, director of the Trade school, lectured to the class in Industrial History in the High school hall, on textiles. Beginning with the raising of cotton, he explained, with the aid of lantern slides procured for the purpose, all the processes through which cotton goes before it becomes cloth. He had brought from the Trade School various articles of cotton, which were exhibitediin connection with the lecture.
 The Junior and Senior classes appre- ciated very much the invitation of the Alumni Association to the reception and dance on Friday evening, and a large number attended
Putnam patriot., 1914-11-20
Issued Licenses.

County Commissioners ,E. H. Hall of North lWindham, l.. l.. smith of this city and F. 90. Davis of Pomfret met in the offices of the clerk of the su- perior court here Friday afternoon Tor inc purpose of issuing licenses that have been granted by them since the first of the month. The commissioners on Thursday granted six druggists H. eenses in the town of Plainfield, which includes Moosup, Central Village, and three licenses in the town lof Sterling, tbis completing their work along that line for the year.
Putnam patriot., 1914-11-20
Gypsy Moth Embargo.
Affects Stone Quarries In New England
 In infected Region.

The Department of Agriculture has decided that eggs of the gypsy moth are, frequently carried on stone and quarry products from districts infested by the moths. For this reason it has ordered quarantine placed on certain infested districts in New England, which means that stone quarried in these districts cannot be tmoved inter state to outside points until 1t has been inspected and lpassed by the Depart ment. Notice to this effect has been sent to the New Haven road, which Is preparing circular for shippers on the subject
 Among the towns covered by the Departments order are the follow ug:
 Connecticut Woodstock, Pom9beo Brooklyn, IKillingly, sVolunt' wa, North Stontngton, Stosington inAs Groton.
 Rhode Island--Foster, Coveniryi' West Greenwich.