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Putnam patriot., 1915-09-03
Planning New Highway Improvements

The material to be used In improy- ing Union Square has not been decid- ed upon ss yet by the highway conn mittee. Relative to the matter Mayor Macdonald, Aldermen Johnson and Byrne of the highway committee and aldermen l.aIlue and Marcy were re- gently in East Greenwich, K. l., 10 view some asphalt road construction. Tine party were guests of Alien Bridges of the Amos D. Bridges Incorporated road contractors. They looked over some asphalt construction ,and were most favorably impressed with the re- suits obtained. IL IS stAled that as. phaIt is now cheaper than ausiclle and has decreased in price to less than tal road, and gives excellent satisfaction Some Of the party, wha, 1t is under stood, favored amieite above other ma terial, changed their views somewha after viewing the results of asphalt IT the Rhode Island town. The matte however is In the hands Of tue high ] way committee to decide
Putnam patriot., 1915-09-03
State Treasurer to Advertise Investment
 Tax

State Treasurer F. S. Chamberlain advertises in this issue the time for the payment of the four mill invest, ment tax. This is the thirdayear in which the plan of advertising has been employed to increase the revenue from this source. The result in the past two years has realized the expectations Of the officials. The first .time the pay ment Of the tax was advertised was in I9l3 The result in the past two years has realized the expectations of the of. ficials.
 There was an increase of S20,000 in the amount received over the previous year. The officials saw it was evident that the increase was due to advertis- ing and in 1914 the advertisement was inserted in a greater number of papers. The result was shown in an addition of ST0 900 to the revenue from the tax.
 II was apparent to the treasury oifi- cials that there were number of per sons in the state who neglected to pay the tax through forgettulness as much as anything else and that if their at tention was called to the law they would pay. The thought suggested it. self to the officials that newspaper ad- vertising about the time of paying the tax might bring a larger return to the state. The suggestion was adopted with results that were entirely satis- factory. The increase in the revenue from the tax was greater in the year that the time of payment was first ad- vertised, than it was for the seven years previous. The next year the in- crease was nearly four times as great as for the preceding septennial period.
Putnam patriot., 1915-09-03
Equal Franchise League Notes

Local sufiragists have been taking an active part in the Massachusetts campaign. On Monday Mrs. Edward Pordtt of Hartford came to Putnam to join party consisting of Mrs. J. E. Tatem, sJr., Miss Rossmond Daniel son, and Mrs. Fosdick B. Harrison, to attend meeting in southbridge.
 Wednesday another auto party con- sisting of Mrs. II C. Meinkin, Mrs. ]. B. Tatem, Jr., Miss Rosamond Dan ieison, and Miss .Berniee Williams, went to Webster to assist in the cam. paign there.
 Mrs w. J. Bartlett was the princi- pal speaker at successful meeting at the Palmer House, Pleasure Beach, on Friday evening.
 The program committee of the local league met Monday evening al the home of Mrs. J. E. Tatem, Jr. Ar engagements are being made for an ex- eeptionaliy fine series of lectures this winter. fine first monthly meeting of the League will be September 10th, when Ms. Maud Howe Elliott will give an address on the suffrage move ment from the historical point of view. Mrs. Elliott is daughter Of JuliaW ard Howe, and is well known both as an author and as a lecturer.
Putnam patriot., 1915-09-03
Automobile Hearse Destroyed by Fire

Word has been received in Putnam that fire that recently occurred in an automobile factory in New Bedford, an automobile hearse just completed for l.. E. smith, undertaken, of this city, was destroyed. Mir. Smith sent the chassis of large automobile To the factory almost a year ago and had been impatiently awaiting it's arrival trans formed into an automobile hesrse 'The work, 1t is understood, had just been completed and the hearse would have left the factory within few days Whether the property loss falls on the Putnam business man or the factory IS not known. MT. Smith is now in Yer mont with his wife on an outing.
Putnam patriot., 1915-09-03
NORWICH FAIR
Military Display 0n Governors Day
 Large List of Attractions

When the Governor Of the state of Connecticut enters the grounds al the County Fair in Norwich .on Tuesday, September 7th, with his Military es. cort of three companies of the coast artillery are invite guests headed by a military band or sixty musicians, there will surely be some noise go up into the ethereal blue sky. The go vernor's salute will be fired and there will shoot off buueh of day fireworks that will prove a novelty to the sight. seers. There will be with the gover. nor, the mayors of all the cities of the state.
 Six of the biggest kind of circus acts will give twice daily a free show on the enlarged open air stage and in ad' dition to this there will be big Mid. way. One of the most intrepid of the balIoonists in the country will make an ascension, lovers of motorcycling will get their fill of excitement for a purse of S150, and there is going to be some right smart "hoss racing at the old half mile track.
 The farmers of the country found the parcel post Godsehd 10 them and the postal department anixous to dis. seminate more knowledge about the workings of this department are 10 have a booth at the fair.
 The scientific or healthy baby con. test is arousing great interest. This baby show is being conducted by the Norwich grange and the fond mothers of the county are anxiously awaiting the opening of the show to learn if they are the proud possessors of the perfect baby,
Putnam patriot., 1915-09-03
COUNTRY CLUB Formal Opening OfNe8 Quarters Monday Golf Tournaments. Tennis Matches,
 Lunch and Dancing

There is a growing interest in the formal opening of the Putnam Couu. try Clubs new quarters which will take plsee on Labor Day. The club Is less than a year old, but since the pur. chase of the Heath farm :in the south end of The town and the remodeling of II into country club with fine tennis courts and nine. hole golf course there has been steady influN,of members and the outlook for the club Is very bright.
 The old farm house has been remod- eled with the addition of a broad piaz za, an eight foot rustic fireplace, lock CTS, toilets ,and other eonveniences, and will be ready for opening on Monday, The courts and golf course have been well patronized every afternoon and Saturday has always seen Il large gath ering, but on Monday the largest mum. Der in the short history of the club is expected to be drawn there by the opening of the new quarters, lnnd tho events that have been planned by the toard of governors.
 There will be a handicap golf tour. nament for men beginning at , D. m The entries iare coming in well and n silver cup will be awarded the winner. There will also be golf tournament for the ladies and the interest in this has been increased by the announce. ment that the Colonial Silver Compa. ny through Jeweler Shaw, has offered silver vase of graceful lines as a prize in this event. This match will also be played in the afternoon. Light re- freshments will be served during the afternoon, at 6 o'clock there will be a basket lunch, and in the evening dan cling. It will be gala day and people from Putnam and surrounding towns willsinspect the club which affords wholesome outdoor sport and enter. tainment.
Putnam patriot., 1915-09-03
Works IS0 Feet in Air by Moonlight

steeple Tom Fitzpatrick has finished regilding the cross on the top of St. dary's church spife, is0 feet high. lis work was somewhat of mystery to some Of the people of the north end of the city. They did not see the Steeple jack at work during the day but the next morning would notice that more work had been done upon the cross. This was due to the fact that the work was done by moonlight During the day the wind made il impossible for the use of gold leaf and so iu the calm of. the night the steeple worker would climb to his high perch and work by the moons light but invisible to the passers by on the street The actual work of regiding took nine hours and 2l books of p pages of gold leaf were used. A smaller cross remains to be re-. gilded before the work Is finished
Putnam patriot., 1915-09-03
August Weddings
Fay..R,eI

There was large gathering of rela. lives and friends at st. Mary's church Monday morning to witness the mar riage of Charles t. Fay of Blackstone and Miss Margaret M. Riel of Putnam daughter of MT. and Mrs. Joseph A. RieI The nuptial ceremony and high mass was celebrated by Rev. Charles +. Bedhrd,
 The bride was becomiDgly gowned in travelling suit Of seal brown with hat to match, and carried pink and white roses. The bridesmaid wore a suit of dark blue material with hat to match and carried roses. The groom was attended by his brother, J. Ed. ward Fay of Blackstone.
 After the mass wedding breakfast was served at the home of the brides parents and later the couple left by automobile for Providence going from there to New York by boat. They will also visit in Philadelphia before they return. They received many pretty and useful gifts.
 MT. Fay is employed in the mill of the Waterman WoTsted Company. Mrs. Fay has lived in Putnam all her life and is prominent In French Cana dian society circles. Both are well known. They will reside in Putnam after their return.
Putnam patriot., 1915-09-03
To Do Away with Bad Turn

City Engineer, George w. Perry, has prepared plans for doing away with the dangerous and inconvenient turn made by the trolley cars at the corner of Elm and Providence streets. The matter Of eliminating ,his bad turn has been discussed and re- discus. sed but nothing has lever been done towards it's .eliminalion. The plans outlined by Engineer Perry have been enbmitted 10 the Shore Line Electric h2ad and have been approved by $. E. Palmer, of Chandler x Palmer, Nor. wich, engineers for the company. It is understood that the Morse. Nightin. gale Company, owning property at the corner, are willing to relinquish enough realty 10 make proper and safe turn. IL is hoped that the matter will be put into effect in the near fu- ture
Putnam patriot., 1915-09-03
SUPERIOR COURT
Short Calendar Session Friday
September Term Opens Tuesday With
 Crlminal List

 There will be ' short calendar Sos- sion of the superior court held in Put nam Friday morning with Judge Webb presiding. The regular Sep tember term of court will be opened Tuesday next when prisoners will be put 10 plea. The criminal cases on the docket are as follows:
 CONTINUED State vs. Robert Manning, assault
 with intent to seafnally know fe- male child.
 NEW EASES State vs. Eugene Young, assault with intent to caFnally know female child. State vs. William J. Tilley, assault
 with intent to kill and murder. State vs. Frank Maryntak breaking jail. State vs. Alexander Hough, non.at- tendance of child at school. State vs. Abram Burl, breaking jail. state vs. zelotes II. Pike, breach of
 the peace. State vs. Paul Cichon, statutory burg
 lary. State vs. Herbert Rathbun, rape. State vs, Frank Lynch, rapea State vs. George Rood, breach of the
 peace. State vs, Shaban malq, breach of the
 peace. State vs. Louis Clifford, statutory
 burglary. State vs. John spinner, assault with
 intent to kill and murder. State vs. Joseph A. Trahan, non.sup-
 port of wife and children. State vs. Matthew Geary, breach of
 the peace State vs. Arthur Leclair, statutory
 burglary. State ps. Napoleon Lacroix, statutory
 burglary. State vs. Felix Bedard, violation of
 liquor law. State vs. Albert John Kenahan, man
 slaughter.
Putnam patriot., 1915-09-03
Congregational Church Notes

The picnic committee consisting of Mr. Wheatons, J. A. C. Warnsr's, Mrs. Sharpe's and our pastors classes are making arrangements to hold the annual Sunday school picnic at Rose land Park on Labor Day, Monday, Sept. 9th. Dinner will be on the bas. ket lunch plan, all eating together. The committee will see that those pie nic essentials, lemonade and peanuts, are provided for. As the number of bathing suits for rent at the park is limited, the committee suggest that those who desire 10 avail themselves of this opportunity for a swim will not be sure of obtaining a suit unless they bring their own. If the weather is fa- vorable there undoubtedly will be a good attendance. A covered auto bus will leave the church at 9, 10 and II a. m. to carry those who desire to attend. The fare will be 10 cents each way.
 Next Sunday the Bible School will follow the preaching service and com. mence at F o'clock as formerly. The increased average attendance during the past two months would seem to indicate that the plan Of commencing at SIS during July and August had met with favor with majority of the school.
Putnam patriot., 1915-09-03
Obituary Mrs. Ann Griffin

Funeral services for Mrs. Ann Grif. fin, SS, were held in St. Mary's oh ureh Friday morning, Rev. Charles F. Be- dard officiating. A strange part of the service was that four men whom the deceased requested to net as bearers at her funeral, fifteen years ago, carried out her wish. They were John Mur- ray, captain of police; John McGuire, William Reardon and Joseph Char boneau. Mrs. Griffin was one of Put nam's oldest citizens and one of the oldest members of St. Mary's church She was the widow of veteran of the Civil war and had a large circle of friends and acquaintanees. Burial was in St. Mary's cemetery.
 William Ii. LongdeH
 William H. Longden, ex captain of police of the city of Putnam, died at bis home on Grove street, Friday morning, after an illness of some months. He was recently operated upon at the Day Kim0afl hospital but his case was considered hopeless and he was taken to his home.
 MT. Longden was born in Wood stock Valley, Oct. 18th, lS49, son of Henry and Esther (Kenyon) Lo ogden He received a common school educa- ton in his native town and then at tended the high school in West Wood stock. In 1865 he went 10 Webster and entered the Chase mill as a wool sorter. After remaining there for two years he came to Putnam in February, 1867, and secured employment at his ny. He then worked for William White in the meat business, where he stayed for nearly ten years, after which he resigned to accept a position as wool sorter for the Putnam Woolen Company He remained with that company many years until he was elected captain of police shortly after Putnam became city,
 On June 24th, 1869, MT. Longden married Miss Georgiana Shaw of Put nam and one son, Winifred H., of Lowell, survives, besides his widow He held the office of town constable for a number of years before the city was incorporated and was member of the A. o. U. w. Mir. Longden always took an active interest in public affairs and his public office made him one of the best known citizens of Putnam.
 Funeral services were held at the home Monday afternoon at o'clock, Rev. F. D. Sargent officiating. The bearers were Marshall Kenyon, Ii. J. Thayer, A. C. Stetson and L. E. Law. Burial was in Grove street cemetery.
 CARD OF THANKs-The undersign- ed wish to extend their thanks to the many kind friends and neis hbors whose acts and words made their bur den easier to bear, during the illness and recent death of N. H. Longden. And also to those who sent flowers.
 Mrs. w. H. Longden,
 NIT. and Mrs. H. W. Longden.
Putnam patriot., 1915-09-03
BUILDING BOOM
Land Purchased on SunHyside Heights
Eclipse Manufacturing Company to Build
 Six Houses

What is believed to be the starting of building boom for Putnam has been announced in a statement that the Eclipse Manufacturing Company have bought eight house lots from the George NJ. Morse estate and will very shortly begin to erect six houses for oc- eapancy of their help. It is under stood that the houses will be modern in every respect with baths, electric lights, etc., and a moderate rental will be charged. This company has but re- gently located here, buying the old Johnson shoe shop, and remodeling it into a factory where ladies skirts and suits are manufactured. As soon as the factory began operations help from the company's old factory in Philadel- phia was brought here.
 For long time one of the needs of this city has been medium priced tene ments for working people. There is scarcely an empty tenement in the city. This at once became apparent 10 the officers of the new concern when their help complained that they could not find houses to move their families into. There has been a rumor for some time that the Eclipse Company was going to build and this has now come to head by purchase of a strip of land in the western part of the city on high knoll It is believed that this is but forerunner of building boom that has been predicted for some time. It must come, as factories are running full, some might and day, and more help is needed, and homes must be provided for them.
Putnam patriot., 1915-09-03
WOODSTOCK FAIR
  Everybody Will Be There. People Far and Near Aill Go to See the OIdtime Cattle Show
Varied Entries 10 Please All tn Pea, in
 Stable. Coop and tial

The 18th, l4th and lath of Septem- Der, are days that Windham county folks remember, for on these dates they plan to go,to see the Woodstock Cattle Show.
 The old Woodstock Fair Is an Rnnu- al event in this end of the county. It is a regular old home gathering of all the countryside round about and no one misses 1t who can possibly be there. President Oscar Munyan, Sec retary l., Il. Heaiey and other officials of the association are now in a position to state that an unusual interest has been shown by exhibitors this year and can assure the public that the fair will have something Of interest for every man, woman and child that passes through the gates. Some real new features have been secured in ad. dition to the old established attrac tions that everyone looks forward to, Among these an entertainment fur nished by Professor Stauett, who plays the New York Hippodfome pleasing thousands upon thousands of metro. politan pleasure seekers every season. He will bring whole earload of at fractions to furnish free entertainment to the sightseers at Woodstock each day.
 The children's department has grown year after year and has become an important section of the varied ex- hibts. Also the ladies' department In both departments hundreds of vn. rious articles will be shown that will be of interest. The merchants have signitied their intention of occupying a good share of the space in the halls and lthe fruit and vegetable displays will be large and will cover wide range in assortment. Cattle, swine, poultry, horses and novelty exhibits will fill the great number of pens, eoops, stables and sheds. There will also be the usual band Of music and light diversions of the midway. Pen. nuts, popcorn, red lemonade and games of skill-no gnmbling-will be there on the midway for 1t wouldn't be n fair without them.
 Of course the 18th will be entry day. On the l4th and 10th the fair will be in full swing. There will be some good events on the track zach day. Transportation facilities will take care Of the large crowds and autos and auto trucks will make going and returning pleasure from all points. Everyone will find cordial welcome on Eair days and will be given an opportunity to see what the farmers of this section are producting and will meet many old friends and acquaintances, as they will be on the grounds Sept. l4th and 18th.
Putnam patriot., 1915-09-03

A number of men from Putnam attended a sheriff E sale of horses and cattle at Dayville, Tuesday morning.
 Mrs. Peter E. Belair and her mo- theT, Mrs. William Gagnon of Webster were in Boston on Saturday.
 Mrs. Alphonse Dupre and Miss Clara Bibeault were among the Wor- eester visitors Wednesday.
 County Commissioners, Messrs Hall, Dady and Corttls, were at lthe Wind- ham County Temporary Home Tues day morning.
 Mrs. John Fallon of Boston. is the guest of her parents, Superintendent and Matron, Mir. and Mrs. b. C. Park of the Children's home.
 Miss Gertrude Piessis, daughter of Representative and Mrs. Joseph Ples- is, has entered convent school al 5c- rel, Canada.
 Several new dwellings have been erected onsGrove Terrace in thes north end Of the city, and more Are under construction. At sunset Manor, in the south border Of the city no build- ing has yet been started, several pur- chasers of lots utilizing them for gar dens.
 U. LaFrance of Central Village passed through Putnam Wednesday afternoon with two og his sons whom he was to see on their way to school in Sherbrook, Canada, going as far as Worcester with them He Is the Ia ther of nine children and takes great pride in his fine family.
Putnam patriot., 1915-09-03
Putnam Chinaman Soon to Have Hearing

A hearing on the case of Wong Dong, the Putnam Chinaman arrested some time ago by the United States govern ment inspector from Boston, charged with being in this country illegally, will be held before United States commission at Hartford, Sept. 18th. The burden is on the Chinaman 10 snow birth certificate in this country or 8 certificate from the collector Of in- ternal revenue to prove that he is law fully in the United States, for since 1892 Chinese are not admitted 10 this country except to gain an education or 10 invest meney in certain ways
Putnam patriot., 1915-09-03
Advent Christian Church

Sunday ervices-morning service At 10.30, Sunday school at noon. Even ing service at T.,
 Prayer meeting this week, Thursday evening at 7.45.
 Rev. MT. Stones Sunday morning subject will be, IA Sign Spoken Evil Against
 The evening subject will be, "Bringing Forth Fruit"
Putnam patriot., 1915-09-03
City GeiSSler Judge

Chauncey Parkhurst of Killingly, a rounder, plead guilty to intoxication in the city court Monday morning. He begged the court to let him go and he was sentenced to jail for 30 days and to pay costs of SS 09. The jail sentence was suspended for one year upon his promise to stay out of Putnam.
Putnam patriot., 1915-09-03
lnterestIna Locals
AnvERrIsEAlEN ENT

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 Motorcycle, good condition, for sale cheap. Apply 33 Arch st., Putnam. Get into line for Fall. Come give our Stetson hats the once over. You will see what you are looking for. Church Clothing Go.
 OysteRs K good in SeptembeR. All ways fresh, in and out of shell. Ar holds fish market.
Putnam patriot., 1915-09-03

Rev. B. F. Benoit and wife have returned from their vacation spent with relatives in Rhode Island cities. MT. Benoit will preach in French at the Baptist church, Sunday afternoon at 3.3o o'clock.
Putnam patriot., 1915-09-03

Judge F. F.,Russeil, Mrs. Russell and Miss Constance Russell, are on their way home from Salt Lake City and are now guests Of Mrs. Russeii's relatives in Plymouth, N. H.
Putnam patriot., 1915-09-03

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Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1915-09-09
OBITUARY..

Mrs. A. B. Allison died Monday
evening at the home of her son,
Charles Allison, in Elma, aged II
years. Surviving are four daughters
and the son. The funeral will be con-
Quoted in Olympia where deceased had
made her home for the past rs years.
Mrs. Josephine Majek died Tuesday
at her home, six miles up the Wish
kah river. Surviving are the husband,
Joseph Majek, well known Wishkah
farmer, and five children, the oldest
IS years.
Funeral services for George Fred
erickson, son of Frank Frederickson,
were conducted by Rev. j. T. Nc
Queen Monday at the Whiteside I'M
dertaking establishment
Archie Murray pioneer logger Of
Aberdeen, was instantly killed last
Saturday at his camp near Pacific
Beach, being struck,.on the head by
IA log that, in its hauling, fouled a
tree. Mr. Murray was aged 40 years
and, had been resident of this city
for rs years. He is survived by the
widow. four Children. a sister and
a brother. Funeral services were con-
Quoted Tuesday by the local lodge
of Odd Fellows.
John McDermid of Hoquiam drop
ped dead, last Thursday as he was
leaving the cook house at Camp Z
of the Northwestern Lumber COM
pany. Deceased was aged Ga years.