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Cheraw chronicle. [volume] (Cheraw, S.C.) 1896-2005, 1914-12-17
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EAR SApTA cI1Aqss NJ line YOU
While busy gettn you
~ SO III make note one an don't you'll
Still want to thank yld So things brought
\
An hope we'll happy
cause know you can't be sick of would find
But I'm wrin you, Dear Sant Jas meant to before
Jest TO tell of little girl livin'
1t next day after that
When made acquaintance,
That couldn't help but like hSryod would
n you'd only been there with e an had her lookin
Twas the Santa with the little Princess
her filled
An she answeredIm little girl that Santa Claus
why her papas dead dear Santa an mamas awful
An does nohiR the Christmas
So let her have candy an little
AS had lot O. dolies l could
So made her Christmas The l
An told her bout
That you'd likely call Christmas then thought
might
So It's In her interest Santa that I'm writin' tonight
Now want to Dear Santa,N it's all the you
An 1t wouldn't be aaskin' something that couldn't
calm Chr!lmas
Will please include this little
But in haven't got noneIor
You may bring her mnejf for wouldn't them
An I'll be much gadder
An I'll be much gladden.
Cheraw chronicle. [volume] (Cheraw, S.C.) 1896-2005, 1914-12-17
PLANT IRISH POTATOES NOW
The Federal Department Of Asricul-
ture Tells How to Mako biggest
Yield Of Potatoes,

1--WE would suggest to the farmer
that he ges tnis potatoes Into the
ground at the very first favorable
opportunity as weather conditions are
apt to be very uncertain during the
winter months and the quicker the
planting the better for results I'm this
section" declares a prominent seeds
man.
'The department Of agriculture at
Washington says that our yields
,,o,,,. be materially increased IL our
farmers eeld treat for scse o.; M
ho,,.r sood sastiAn: l]se ~ :
per acre." continued the scotsman. I.
The following information has been
cleaned from government bulletin
on pOtatoe planting:
Treat for scab by immersing your
seed stock for two hours in q solu-
ton containing one pint OF formalin
to- 30 gallons Of water; on removal
from liquid cut and roll In air slack
ed lime and plant deep. Cotton seed
meal may be used successfully for fer
tilization.
use only high grade seed. The
use Of high grade seed would increase
the returns from the potatoe crop Of
the country by many millions Of dol
ars." and the department also tells
rs that Scotch and Irish growers plant
not less than 81 bushels Of seed per
acre; while the average American
grower plants about 8 bushels per
acre.
Cheraw chronicle. [volume] (Cheraw, S.C.) 1896-2005, 1914-12-17

Irwin Cobb, famous as the only, my
who 4ssr iiitcrstewed Kitcheiser !
Khartodm, says: .'If 1 cenldrE,ia
the story of Belgium as 7 saw sit's1l
would crowd the Recording Angel on
of his ieb.,, - H g. Z, - ~ 4
Cheraw chronicle. [volume] (Cheraw, S.C.) 1896-2005, 1914-12-17
Press Comment

The United States is bound on the
East by the Atlantic, on the West by
the Pacific, on the North by mobil-
isation, and on the South by hedd.---
The State. -
Cheraw chronicle. [volume] (Cheraw, S.C.) 1896-2005, 1914-12-17
aeorea.ta Ar. Ire..uraa.

Why not set apart one country where
art treasures Of the world can be segre-
gated? Maybe Providence has been
using American millionaires as blind
instruments, in so far as they have
been active IN removing European ART
treasures to this country.
Cheraw chronicle. [volume] (Cheraw, S.C.) 1896-2005, 1914-12-17

Don't. give up; try again. Take
the advice Of the Swede to his son
John, who was being pursued by an
angry bull to the very edge Of a
''road ditch: "Yump, Yonny, yump;
rou can make it in two yumps."
Cheraw chronicle. [volume] (Cheraw, S.C.) 1896-2005, 1914-12-17

Tompa, Fla, Dec. 15.-No damage
to Florida's citrus fruit resulted from
to cold wave during the past 4S
hours, according to reports received
here today. There were no frost re-
ports from the southern part of the
State.
Cheraw chronicle. [volume] (Cheraw, S.C.) 1896-2005, 1914-12-17
Daily Thought.

A strange volume Of real life In the
packet of the ,postman. Eternal love
and instant payment.-Douglas Jer-
rold.
Cheraw chronicle. [volume] (Cheraw, S.C.) 1896-2005, 1914-12-17

The farmer who raises something
to eat. has crcp for which there is
always demand. sss- 49,, 4
Cheraw chronicle. [volume] (Cheraw, S.C.) 1896-2005, 1914-12-17

The Chronicle. One year, One dollar
Cheraw chronicle. [volume] (Cheraw, S.C.) 1896-2005, 1914-12-17

5OVisiting Cards
neatly printed soc.
Putnam patriot., 1914-04-24
City Officials Visit Middletown.
Inspect Fire Apparatus and Incidentally
 Amicite Roadway.

Mayor Macdonald and Aldermen J. B. Byrne and John G. Johnson were in Middletown Sunday and looked at an automobile fire truck and street sweeper in use in that city and also in- spected a piece of ,amicite roadway such as was put in on some of Put nam's streets last fall.
 The gentlemen were the guests of Fire Chief George Pitt friend Of Ma yor Macdonald.
 The auto truck in use in Middle town is Pope Hartford and has been in use for some years. It carries chemi- calls, ladders and other necessary equip ment. It has given excellent satisfac- tion and has cost but little to main- tain. It has proved invaluable at times and to it has been due the saving of a large amount of property.
 The street sweeper was also spoken highly of and does the work required of 1t and does it well. The citizens of the city are also well pleased with the wear of the amicite roadway construct ed there. The visiting officials were entertained at dinner at the Elks club by Fire Chief Pitt whose hospitality was greatly appreciated by the visitors.
Putnam patriot., 1914-04-24
WatergIass for Preserving Eggs.

Connecticut Agricultural College, Storrs, Conn.
 At this time, when eggs are so low in price the following suggestions by Professor w. F. Kirkpatrick should be appreciated by those who are ask ing the question "What shall we do with our eggs2'
 Many housewives are now packing away in waterglass, eggs to be con sumed next winter when the price win range from two to three times current quotations. There are two or three important points to observe in connection with the preserving of eggs by the waterglass method. In the first place a stone jar is perhaps the best receptacle to use and second to this would be galvanized iron yes sel. A five. gallon receptacle will con tain from twelve to fifteen dozen eggs. One quart of the waterglass which may be purchased at almost any drug store, mixed with ten to eleven parts of water will be sufficient to preserve the twelve or fifteen dozen eggs that the vessel will hold. The eggs should be strictly fresh and clean. Soiled eggs should not be used at all as this would necessitate washing and washed eggs do not keep well. Cracked eggs and thin shell eggs should be likewise avoided. It is not necessary to wait until the entire lot of eggs is collected before they are put into the waterglass. The solution can be made up and poured into the jar and then the eggs deposited in the waterglass daily or at such other intervals as they are se- cured. An inch or more of the liquid should cover the top layer of eggs The vessel also should be covered to prevent evaporation and then stored in a dry, cool place. It will probably be found unsatisfactory to attempt to preserve any eggs lafter July lst, and May eggs will be more satisfactory than June eggs.
Putnam patriot., 1914-04-24
Enjoy Turkey Supper.
Pipe Presented Frank D. Thayer,

Foreman William Fuller and his assistants again demonstrated their ability in the cullinery art when they served a fine turkey supper in the ban quet room at fire headquarters last Thursday evening The guests were the mayor, members of the fire com- mittee, chief, assistant chiefs, and several other invited guests besides the members of Mansfield Hose company No 8. The company sat down to ta- ble at S.30 and did justice to the fol- lowing menu exceIlentIy prepared and served:
 Chicken soup Tomatoes Cucumbers
 Baked Salmon Mashed Potato Fritters
 Fried Spring Chicken Boiled Onions Mixed Pickles
 Roast Turkey Potatoes, Peas, Celery, Tomatoes,
 Cucumbers
 Parker House Rolls Coffee Cigar Hanging suspended over the tables were two signs bearing the following numbers, .4-l6.32. These created con- siderable speculation until Frank D.. Thayer arrived when it was learned that on the fourth month, sixteenth day of the year he was thirty-two years of age and in behalf of the mem- bers of the company he was given a brier pipe as a, token of their esteem. Several were called upon for speeches and responded with short talk or story. The supper was excellent and the whole affair was nicely carried ont,
Putnam patriot., 1914-04-24
GRANGE NOTES
Pomona Grange Meeting

The first special meeting of Qulne- baug Pomona Grange, r. of H., will be held with Brooklyn Grange next Saturday at Il q. m. The fifth degree will be conferred in full form at the morning session. Dinner will be serv- ed by Brooklyn Grange at 12,S0. The afternoon session will begin at 1.50 with an address of welcome by Addie c. Hyde, master of Brooklyn Grange with response by master of Pomona Grange, George C. Phillips. There will follow talk by Prof. W. E. Reach on Werkmen's Compensation Act. Addresses by State Master Sher- wood and Mrs, Charles A. Wheeler of Storrs, and if nothing prevents l.. II. Healey, secretary Of the state board of agriculture, will give talk on Corn Raising on New England Farms and Valleys. Entertainment by Brook lyn, Plainfield and Killingly granges. All fourth degree members welcome at the afternoon session,
Putnam patriot., 1914-04-24
Catholic Band Benefit.

The musical festival under the aus pices of the Putnam Catholic band, given in the Bradley theatre, Thurs day evening was we'll attended and the local musicians were heartily en- cored. The playing of the band en- semble and the solo work were both of a high order. The first number, march i, Commander, followed by the overture Something Doing, was by the band Special features of the program were the saxaphone solo by Henry Gaud- cite, a clarinet duet by Messrs Gaud' cite and Adam 5arti, violin solo, Jo- seph NJ. Beiair, and brass quartette, Messrs. Neile, Orlando, Orlando, An toine and Sarti. The vocal numbers were by J. Duyal and Phillip Salvas and the juvenile orchestra also scored a decided hit. The program was well arranged and it gave Putnam talent an opportunity to show the citizens that we have some good musicians in the city. The band paraded before the en- tertainment and gave concert in front of the theatre. The band was directed by Amide Lucier.
Putnam patriot., 1914-04-24
Klark-Urban Company Scores lii.
Company Meets Popular Approval. Good
 Offerings for Week-EGd.

The klark- Urban company made its deb, d in this city Monday. Con- sidering the weather it had good houses and doubtless the audiences that passed criticism on the company the first day expressed so favorable conn., ment that to this may partially be due the increasing numbers in attend ance at each succeeding performance. The company is far above the mediocre ability of the usual stock companies playing the smaller cities and their choice of productions, which fills out their repertoire, is also one to attract the theatre-goer. In Alias Jimmie Valentine, Monday nights perform anee, the company at once stepped into favor. Harden Klark, in the title role, and Miss Masie Ceeile, as Rose Lane, were equal to the dramatic situ- ations in which the piece abounds and they were ably supported George Brown as Doyle the detective and Dick the .rat, Frank Urban as Billy Avery, and Frank Field as Red Joclyn were worthy of especial mention as they brought out the characters in a realistic manner. The company will remain here for the week and are de- serving of good patronage. They give especial attention to detail in their stage settings and strive toiplease and, so far, their efforts have been rewarded by hearty apprsssation. The week. end bills are the Strongest in the re- pertoire. On Friday, matinee, The Gamblers, night, Deep Purple. On Saturday, matinee, The House of Lies, night, The Black Hand. These four performances are the company's strongest offerings, if it can be said that one is better than another, and those who have seen the previous per. formances will doubtless be on hand when the curtain rises, but this as- surance of high class plays at popular prices is for those who have not been so fortunate as to see the company in it's previous productions but only learned of it's worth from others, to those, it may be said, that the best is yet to come land, although they have missed some good shows earlier in the week, they can yet be we'll entertained by the Klark. Urban company before the final curtian is rung down Satur- day night.
Putnam patriot., 1914-04-24
Actors Receive Elk Degree

At a meeting of Putnam Lodge of Elks Tuesday evening w. H. Shreiber and his brother, Fred Shreiber, two members of the Klark- Urban Compa- ny playing a weeks engagement at the Bradley theatre, were given the degree of the order. The applications of the men were put in in a lodge in Missouri while the company was in that state but as their return there was uncertain as to time the lodge request ed that Putnam lodge give them the degree. The men live in Meridian,
 Miss. After the routine work social time was enjoyed with refreshments.
Putnam patriot., 1914-04-24
Business Mems Association Interests

The Danielson Business Mems asso- ciation has gone on record as favoring the removal of the mass of .unsightly wires strung on rows of equally un- slightly poles-to the eyes of those who look for the city beautiful effect through the business section of Daniel son, and the organization is also in fa- vor of having the trolley company re- move the wooden poles that support the overhead work of the system through Main street and replace them with metal poles, as was done within the city limits of Putnam few years ago.
 Under such an arrangement as the association is in favor of the electric light, fire alarm telegraph and other wires would run down streets parallel to those in the business section and distribution of service made according ly.
 At the regular monthly meeting Of the Willimantic Board of Trade and Business Mems association, Tuesday evening, in answer to a request from the New Haven chamber of commerce, resolutions were adopted, modelled on those adopted in Meriden, protesting against any action by the government looking to the dismembership of the allied interests of the New Haven road from that corporation. A copy will be sent to the attorney general and also to the senators and representatives in congress from this state.
 The matter of having "ladies' night" was discussed and affirmative action was taken upon the same.
 The cleanup and paint movement which has been advocated by the busl- ness mems associations in number Of towns and cities about the state has resulted in scenes of activity which will result in much benefit to all the cities where the campaigns are now be- Ing carried on. In practically all or these places nearly every organization Of public or semi-public nature has gone into the scheme and the result Is thorough spring housecleaning.T There are a number of towns and cities which will have their cleanup cam- paigns later.
Putnam patriot., 1914-04-24
SUPERIOR COURT
Pomfret Woman Seeks AnnuIment of
 Marriage
Says Her Husband has Another Wife

Mabeile B. Rouette of Pomfret told Judge Joseph P Futile of the superior court at the short calendar session in Willimantic last Saturday morning that last October she discovered that her husband, George NJ. Rouette, had another wife when he married her.She now seeks m annulment of her mar. riage to Rouette.
 Mrs. Rouette said that she met Rou- ette in Springfield, Mass, in 1899, and at that time he went by the name of George Moses Wheeler. She married him in Stafford in 1901 under the name of Rouette. She said that he told her his real name was Rouette and that Wheeler was simply an assumed name.
 They lived together until last fall when she found that her husband had A wife living in New York and that his real name was Wheeler and not Rouette. She left her husband He uSDltu dt niSt tuht hC ldti hnVtiiCi wife and later admitted it. She left him and now wanted the marriage an- nuled and to be given the right to as- sume her maiden name, Mabel l.. Bos- worth. After hearing the evidence in the case Judge Futile said that he would take the matter under consider ation and render Judgment later.
 Judge Futile after hearing evidence in the case of Annie NJ. Thompson ys. the Elmvile Worsted Company rem dered judgment for the plaintiff to re- cover l0,994.35. This is for mort. gage of Sl0,000 held by Annie M Thompson of North Grosvenordale on the defendants property, together with the interest due, also insurance paid by the plaintiff because the de- fendant had allowed the insurance to expire. The court appointed Sheriff John o. Fox to the trust of the dis. posing of the property which will be on May g, at II o'clock in the morn. ing. John A. Paine, William P. Kel icy and Charles A. Tillinghast were appointed appraisers.
Putnam patriot., 1914-04-24
NO v
MEXICAN SITUATION Carranza Hostile to the United States
 Invasion. His Attitude Is Disappointing to Presi-
 dent.

News that General Venustiano Car ranza, constitutionalist chief had re- garded the seizure of Vera Cruz by the American naval forces as an act of hos tility to the Mexican nation fell like a bombshell in official circles.
 President.Wilson had especially dis claimsd any act of hostility to the Mexican people, particularizing Gen eral Huerta as the object of the Ameri- can operations to secure,reprisal for of- lenses at Tampico and elsewhere against the American flag.
 Csrsanzs pointed out that the seizure of Vera Cruz would be regarded as a hostile act by Mexiean people and that IL was advisable for the United States to withdraw it's troops from Vera Cruz soon as was practicable.
 Carranza agreed with President Will son that huerta did not represent the Mexican nation, but on the other hand feared the Mexican people might be inflamed. and drawn into conflict which would make them sacrifices to the usurpations Of Huerta.
 Six Americans killed and about thirty wounded marked the complete investment of Vera Cruz at noon We'd nesday by the United States forces.
 Rear Admiral Frank F. Fletcher has taken up his headquartersia the Ter- mlnal hotel. The entire city is strongly patrolled and quiet prevailed at night. Rear Admiral Fletcher is now in com mand of the land operations, while Rear Admiral Badger, commander-in chief of the Atlantic fleet, has brought his flag into the harbor on the Minne- sota.
 The number of Mexicans killed Tues- day is estimated at l50, with many wounded. The Mexican loss Wednes- day is not known, but Is thought to be heavy, The paymaster of the Brit ish cruiser Essex, was wounded on board his ship by sniper ashore. The British bluejaekets crowded the bows and voctferously cheered the American marines Ias they proceeded inshere for the landing.
 The flags on the Essex and Fortress San Juan de Ulua were half masted when the dead were carried to the boats.
 Washington, April 22.-Without de- i bate and without the formality of a roll call the House today concurred i'll the administration Mexican resolu- tion as adopted by the senate which | justiiies the President in using the armed forces of the United States in securing amends for indignities suffer- ed by the nation fn Mexico. The Pres 1 ident signed the resolution at 2.05. l Only his family was present.
 A meeting of the executive com- mittee of the American Red Cross was called for late today at the war depart ment, for the purpose of preparing for emergencies.
 The war department expects to move 900 men from Portland, Me-, to New London, Conn.,, on short notice according to a message received from Washington by the Boston x Maine railroad.
Putnam patriot., 1914-04-24
Another Break in POmfret.

Word was received by the police in this city last Thursday evening of a break at the store of Averill & Aldrich, Pomfret Center. The place was broken into during the early hours of Wednesday morning and goods to the value of about $50 including cigars and tobacco were taken. There was also a loss of s5.30 in pennies. The post of- ice is located in the store and this was ransacked but so far as learned noth. ing was taken from the government. This adds one to the list of breaks, made in the past few months. The state police have worked on the cases but so far without result.
Putnam patriot., 1914-04-24
Words of Secretary Daniels at Navy
 League Dinner.

Secretary of the Navy Daniels said the utterance of Rear Admiral Badger when he sailed for Tanpico, "We do not know what we will be called upon to do, but we are readyn deserved to rank with other historic naval epi- grams.
 In speaking Of the recent order. aboishing the wine mess on ships the secretary said:
 "I have recently issued an order abolishing the wine mess. With sin- guar lack of logic, critics who see fit to represent me as a foe to discipline on the one hand, twist this into a case of discipline run to seed on the otSer. The wreck of great battleship, the loss of critical battle and honor of our country may easily depend upon one of many men in .the varied and com- plex duties which these great masses of intricate machinery, called battle- shi .,s have created. Would you take any chances with the engineer Of your train2 Why then, should you seri- ously ask me to take chances with those who direct the movements of our ships?u
Putnam patriot., 1914-04-24
ASSAULTED
 CUSTOMER
Woman Couldn't Pay for Purchased
 Articles
Agent Thrown into Mad Frenzy

Mrs. Mabel Franklin of Oak street was assaulted by an unknown woman agent in her home Wednesday and re- ceived scalp wound, & confusion on the side of her head, and her throat was bruised and finger-marks were ob- servable upon it.
 According to the story told the po- lice Mrs. Franklin had some days pre- vious placed an order for some toilet articles with a woman who called at her house. The purchases amounted to % cents. Wednesday the woman again came to the house to deliver the articles. Mrs. Franklin told her that she was sorry she did not come the previous day as she would have then the present time she did not have the 25 cents with which to pay for them. The woman appeared satisfied and Mrs. Franklin turned to her ironing when the agent quickly opened her travelling bag and took something therefrom and struck Mrs. Franklin over the head knocking her down. She bounced upon her and grabbed her by the throat and continued to rain blows upon her in frenzy of madness. The screams of Mrs. Franklin attracted John Lavell, who was visiting his daughter, Mrs. Sullivan, in the other part of the house. Both went 10 Mrs. Franklinis tenement and Mrs. Sullivan was the first to reach her side. When the assaiant saw her she left Mrs. Franklin and started for Mrs. Sullivan but Lavell interfered and when the woman saw that she had man to deal with she desisted. The woman then left the house. Lavell followed her for over a mile and finally the woman waited for him to come up to her and asked why she was being followed. La veil answered that he was looking for Murray Captain of police) and when she wanted to know who Murray was | he did not answer. The woman told | Laveli that she was glad he pulled her away or she might have killed the
 woman. She said she did not know what possessed her to do it. She also said that she was going to leave town and was going straight to Philadel- phia. The police were notified of the affair but were unable to locate the woman, who was described as about 45, wore a dark dress and hat and
 white veil and carried a bag.