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Mount Vernon signal., 1915-05-07
Knoxville Dixie
Highway Meeting

The "Dixie Highway" is the
name of a proposed highway from
Chicago to Mama, Fla. to pass
thru a portion of seven states. and
possibly eight; Illinois. Indiana,
Kentucky, Tennessee. Alabama,
Georgia Florida and possibly
Ohio. Various meetings have
been held looking to the promo
tion of the idea have been held in
the above states ann one mas,
meeting in Chattanooga at which
were present the Governors of
said states at which it was agreed
that each of these officials should
appoint two Commissi npers who
should locate and route Dixie
Highway. These Commission
ers win meet at Chattanooga
Mount Vernon signal., 1915-05-07
ANNOUNCEMENTS.
We Are Authorized to Announce
uIDGE Il RETHITRIIM

We Are Authorized to Announce
JUDGE b. J. BETHURUM
As candidate for reelection as Judge
of the 2Sth Judicial District, subject to
the action of the Republican party, Au-
gust primary 1915.
We Are Authorized to Announce
B. c. LEWIS
As a candidate for State Senator for the
18th Senatorial District, subject to the
Republican party, August primary 1915
We Are Authorized to Announce
DIR. w. c. BLACK
AS acandidate for State Senator for the
18th Senatorial District, subject to the
Republican party, August primary 1915
We Are Authorized to Announce
NJ. L. JARVIS
AS a candidate for reelection as Com
monwealth's Attorney of the 2Sth Ju-
dicial District. subject to the action of
the Republican party, August Primary,
1915.
We Are Authorized to Announce
w. T. DAVIS
As a candidate for Circuit Court Clerk
of Rockcastle County, subject to the
actiou of the Republican primary Aug
ust z, 1915.
We Are Authorized to Announce
T. 7. NICELEY
As a candidate for Circuit Court Clerk
of Rockcastle County, subject TO the
action of the Republican primary,
August Z, 1915.
Mount Vernon signal., 1915-05-07
WHOLE FAMILY DEPENDENT

Mr.. E. Williams, Hamilton. o. ,
writes: "Our whole family de-
pend on Pine Tar Honey" May
be someone in your family has a
severe Cold-perhaps it is the
baby. The original DR.. Bells
Pine-Tar Honey is an ever ready
household r9medy-it gives i'm
mediate relief. Plne-Tar Honey
penetrates the Innings ofthe Throat
and Lungs, destroys the Germs,
and allows Nature to act. At
your Druggists. 25c.
Mount Vernon signal., 1915-05-07
SICK HEADACHE

Mrs. A. L. Luckie, East O..
chester, N. Y, was victim of
sick headache and despondency,
caused by a badly weakened and
debilitated condition of her stom-
ach, when she began taking Cham.
berlain's s Tablets She says, Il
found them pleasant to take, also
mild and effective. In a few
weeks time 1 was restored to my
ormer good health" For sale by
all dealers.
Mount Vernon signal., 1915-05-07

When the baby takes too much
food the stomach turns; the result
is indigestion. sourness and vom-
iting. Frequently the bowels are
involved ahu there is collie palms
and diarrhoea, McGEE'S BABY
ELIXIR IS grand corrective
remedy for the stomach and bowel
disorders>of babies. 1t is pure,
wholesome and pleasant to take
Price 2sc and soc per bottle. Sold
by John Robins, Brodhead, Ky.
Mount Vernon signal., 1915-05-07

THE Kentucky Dixie Highway
Commission made the trip by
auto over The proposed route be-
tween Louisville and Nashville, or
what IS known as the Western
route of that already proposed
National highway.
Mount Vernon signal., 1915-05-07
PRIZES

The following is the list of
prizes awarded to Rockcastle at the
K. F.. A:
/. Best darning, patching, but
ton holes etc.-6rst prize-Nan-
ME Catron, Dormitory.
2 Best biscuit-second prize
Ruth Litton. High School.
3. Best undergarment-secoud
prize-Ruth Landrum, High
school.
4. Best shirtwaist-second prize
Elizabeth Pulliam, High School.
5. Best farm gate-6rst prize
Geo. Weiderholtd Graded School.
6. Best mechanical drawing
second prize-Logan Bryant, HIS.
z. Best apron and cap-2nd piize
Jessie coward, Dormitory.
8. Best exhibit from county as a
whole-second prize-Rockcastle.
Mount Vernon signal., 1915-05-07

Dizziness, vertigo (bliud stag
gers) sallow comslexion. fatulence
are symptoms oftorpid liver. No
one can feel we'll while the liver is
inactive. HERBINE is a power
liver stimulant. A dose or two
will cause all bilious symptoms to
disappear. Try it. Price soc.
Sold bv John Robins, Brodhead,
KY.
Putnam patriot., 1915-06-18
THOMPSON

The Thompson w. c. T. U. will meet Thursday, June 24, at p. m. in the Kings rDaughters' hall, East Thompson, Mrs. Mary ]. Woodward Miss A. Edythe Woodward and Mrs. John Ransom hostesses. Program to be in charge of the floral committee. It is hoped that many flowers will be brought in. Members who have col leeted dimes for the yard of tape please remember to bring them to this meeting
 No matter how well we have been amused in the past, a new kind of en. tertainment is always attractive. That is what the Village Improvement So ciety of Thompson will give on the ev- ening of July 3rd at their Town hall. On that occasion Prof Adrian Plate Of New York will give his SOiree Magique which will consist of new and wonder ful sleight of hand tricks. Prof. Plate is well known and comes endorsed by the most prominent people of New York and other cities. Among those especially enthusiastic about him are the Rev. Percy Grant, George Gould, and MT. Rockefeller. After the per formance dancing will follow. Tickets at fifty and seventy five cents will be on sale at Dresseris Drug Store and the Thompson post office. Be sure and come. 1t is too good & show to miss.
Putnam patriot., 1915-06-18
WEST WOODSTOCK

The Misses Ellen and Laura Will Hams have been spending few days in Hartford.
 Miss Esther Davidson is at Wood stock Valley this week.
 R. II. Hicks motored to Worcester recently.
 F. J. Williamson and family of Hartford were in town over Sunday.
 Irving Perrin has returned from q visit in Hartford.
 Mrs. Frederick Davidson has been spending few days in North Oxford.
 freing F. Frost of Brooklyn, N. Y, is visiting his sister, Mrs. MoWry Ross, Jr.
 Mrs. William smith of East Brim- field is visiting her parents, Deacon and Mrs. f. \. Harris.
 The annual reunion of the Cutler family will be held on July 9th at Kenelm.
 Mrs. Josephine Frost of Brooklyn, N. Y, is spending the summer with her daughter, Mrs Mosry Ross, Jr.
 Miss Florence Cox has closed her school at West Ashford and is at her home here for the summer.
Putnam patriot., 1915-06-18
WEST THOMPSON

James Bigelow and wife attended the strawberry supper at the Metho. dist church, Putnam, Friday night
 Miss Mabel Young is entertaining her mother of East Thompson.
 Charles Clark and wife of Eastford spent last week at the parsonage and with friends in Putnam. They have been entertaining the humps.
 Mrs. Miller and Mrs. Clark drove to Eastford "Wednesday to attend the school exercises held in the Methodist church.
 Word has been received from Daniel Perrin and wife of their safe arrival in Denver, Colorado. Mir. Perrin writes that he obtsined work soon after his arrival and they are delighted with the country.
 John Brayton and wife of Putnam welcomed a son to their home Friday night. They formerly lived here.
 Rev. and Mrs. Miller entertained about thirty of the young people and members of their congregation Thurs. day evening. The time was pleasant. ly spent in music and games. Refresh- ments were served.
 mere was no service at the Metho' dist church Sunday evening. About fifteen attended the Children's Day concert at the Methodist church Ill Putnam.
 Much anxiety is being caused by the numerous fires that have been set in our village. Other ;law- abiding resi- dents are somewhat discomfited by the playing of base ball on Sunday. May the problems soon be solved and peace and quiet soon reign once more.
Putnam patriot., 1915-06-18
EAST PUTNAM

The chidren's day concert was held at the Church Sunday st 2:3O p. m, the following program was carried out: Song, Come with Singing Choir Scripture, Twenty-third Psalm, School Prayer Mrs. Randall Solo Hattie Rabbit
 Hear Us We Pray Recitation Martha Torrey
 A Lesson For Us Dialogue, Dandeions,
 Willard, Frank and Richard Larrow Song, Buttercups and Daisies, Choir Song, Blooming Roses, Ethel Roth Dialogue, Boys of the Bible,
 George, Arthur and Albert Rabbit Recitation Anna Baker
 God Everywhere Recitation George Torrey
 If you have a message Dialogue Bertha and Reuben
 Why Not Shekleton Song. Happy Songs are Ringing, Choir Recitation Lucy Rabbit [
 The Children's Mission Recitation You and l Grace Roth Solo Dorothy Chase
 The Rose Unfading Recitation Ethel Roth
 Roses Are Smiling Recitation, Daisies Maole Baker Song. Victory Choir Hattie Babbitt who has been visiting her brother, Fred Babbitt returned to Worcester Sunday night.
 Mrs. Olin Torrey and Martha Torrey spent Friday in Thompson.
 Frances Randall has returned from Providence where she has been spend- ing few days.
 Mrs. James Randall of Woonsoeket is the guest of MT. and Mrs Joseph Randall.
 The Lawn party given at the home of Mir. and Mrs. C. M Burriil, Friday evening was well attended. All re- ported good time.
 Miss Randall called on Mrs. Olin Torrey one day last week
 Miss Hattie Rabbit has been the guest of Mrs. George Burrill, Mrs. C. NJ. Burrill and Adin Chapman the past week.
 Ben Leighton is on the sick iist-ss MT. and Mrs. Jules Freeman of Win chester are the guests of MT. and Mrs l.. c. Burriil, this week.
Putnam patriot., 1915-06-18
POMFRET

Owing to so many wishing to attend the services at Woodstock last Sunday the Children's day exercise will be held at II o'clock next Sunday, June 2th, at the Congregational church.
 All Mothers who have babies who are members of the Cradle Roll are in- vited to the Parsonage for the after noon on Wednesday, June 23fd.
 Rev. MT. Irwin and a number Of Mrs. Freedly's relatives attended her funeral in Philadelphia last Monday. Mrs. Freddy was on her way here to open her house for the summer when she met with the accident which caus- ed her death
 Rev. H. A. Beadle attended the gra- duation of his nephew at the Hartford High school this week and also the re- union of his own class.
 The concert of the Glee Club held on Tuesday evening WAS fine and the singing of Miss Conly and Mir. Simonds as the ,encores to which they made generous response attested. The show CT unfortunately came at time which prevented many from attending.
Putnam patriot., 1915-06-18
WOODSTOCK

The annual Woodstoc Academy l services were held Sunday, June l3. 1 The church was filled to it's utmost seating capacity. The church was tastefully decorated according to an l nual custom, the choir loft being bank 1 ed with maiden hair ferns and the pull 1 pit platform, and the pews for students | decorated with flowers in academy eolors of blue and gold. Excellent music was furnished by Misses Marion l w. Andem and Josephine NJ. Clifford and k. w. Barber as soloists and Miss Gertrude Warner with the cello, all of Putnam, and Walter Dodge, the 1 church organist, at the organ. The sermon was preached by Rev. F. E. 1 Harrison and was a strong and practi- cal address based upon the text ,"Come what may, l will run, Sam. 1922. | The theme of his discourse was "The relay race of life" and many forceful 1 illustrations were given to impress l upon the minds of the young people l the importance of faithfulness in their own individual "lap" in '"the relay race.u
 Mrs. George Mcclellan has been a l Boston visitor the past week. Mrs. Fred Homer and daughter of
 
 with Miss Holt at Roseland Cottage.
 MT. Banks of San Antonio, Texas. is at Miss Chandler's for the summer.
 Clarence w. Bowen and family are at Bald Hill for the summer.
 Harry Wilson spent Sunday at Will liam Towards.
 Next Sunday will be observed as Children's Day, the service being The Chiidren's Church. The C. F.. society will attend union | meeting at East Woodstock Sunday evening.
 Mrs. Hardy gave a tea in honor of the graduating class of the academy at her home Saturday afternoon and Mrs. Hall entertained the class Thursday afternoon.
 Mrs. w. J. Lindeman has been the guest of Mrs. Marvin Hyde this week.
 Louis Lindeman of New York is guest of his aunt, Mrs. John Clark.
 J. N. Greene and wife and Mrs. George Bass and daughter were Val 1 leyside guests on Monday.s
 Miss Hattie Sampson, Miss Stella ] Frink and Miss Marion Perkins have i been in N worcester taking preliminary ! college examinations this week. Dewitt Miller has recently been i guest of his brother in Worcester. w. H. Lester and his sister were in i Boston last wee k to hear their nephew, 1 Henry BurTitt of Detroit, Michigan, deliver the Ivy Grafton at Tufts 1 College.
 l Edward Coehrane is entertaining 1 his sister and husband, Mir. and Mrs. 1 James Ferguson from Duluth, Min. 1 Mrs Harrison is at Mt. Holy0ke this week attending her 10th class reunion. , A printer error in last weeks issue made Mrs. Harrison a delegate to some ] college affair .instead Of the annual ! meeting of the Eastern Connecticut 1 Branch of the Noman's Board of Mis- sions al Norwich.
 The "Blaek mar house. has been ] wired for electricity and plumbing and l other improvements are being made. The new owner hopes 10 take posses sion in July.
 Miss Mary Perley has returned from her visit in Boston and vicinity.
 Mrs. W. W. Mathewson is rejoicing ] over another grandchiid in .the home of her grandson, Albert Haskell.
 Miss Elinor Deming was in town this week making preparations for her summer camping.
 Mrs. Alfred Harvey entertained her si ster from Pawiueket last week.
Putnam patriot., 1915-06-18
Cntarrah Cannot Re Cured

with LOCAL APPLICATIONS, as they cannot reach the seat of the dis ease. Gatarrh is a blood or eonstitu- tional disease, and in order to cure it you must take internal remedies. Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internally, and acts directly upon the blood and mu- cous surface. Halls Catarrh Care is not a quack medicine. It was pre- seribed by one of the best physicians in this country for years and is regu- lar prescription. It is composed of the best tonies known, combined with
 the best blood purifiers, acting directly on the mucous surfaces. The perfect com bination of the two ingredients is what produces such wonderful results in curing catarrah. Send for testimo- nials, free.
 F. J. CHENEY X O., Props, Tole-
 do, 0.
 Sold by Druggists, price T5c. Take Halls Family Pills for consti- patton. adv
Putnam patriot., 1915-06-18
EASTFORD
Wedding bells will soon ring.

Wedding bells will soon ring.
 Rev. A. K. Brown attended the preachers meeting held at Jewelt | City Monday and Tuesday of this week.
 There were no services at the Gen. gregational church Sunday as the pas tor, Rev. J. B. King is on his vacation.
 A ,number fron this place attended church at Woodstock Sunday, 1t being Academy Sunday, and some attended the baptizing at the lake where there were fifteen persons baptized.
 Allie Marcy and Gerald were in town Sunday.
 Charles Clark and wife returned Friday after spending week with rel atives in West Thompson and Putnam.
 Rev. J. B. King is taking three weeks vacation. He Is visiting in Princeton, Y. J and Philadelphia.
 Mrs. Marc Lewis spent Tuesday and Wednesday, in Putnam.
Putnam patriot., 1915-06-18
NORTH WOODSTOCK

Mrs. l.. A. Bailey of. Southbridge is visiting relatiN es and former neigh hbors in the English Neighborhood.
 Frank Snow, wife and daughter of Southbridge were the guests of George Marsh and wife last Sunday.
 Society hall is being re.shingled and having other necessary repairs made on it. Todd and Johnson are doing the work.
 Sherwood Perkins has been enjoying short visit from his brother and fam fly.
 Miss Nellie Blackmar of West Dud- ley was the weekend guest of F. A. Jordan and wife.
 Children's Day services will be held on Sunday. All come.
 Iema Green of Putnam was guest at Echo Farm for the weekend.
 l.. H. Healey and wife went to Storrs on Thursday to attend the grad uation exercises at the Connecticut Agricultural College. Their son Leon ard is one of the graduating class.
 Mrs. Ransome Arnold of Worcester has been the recent guest of her sisters, Mrs. Trask and Mrs. Barrett.
 Misses Sarah and Esther Bishop are here fer the summer. MT. Bishop has been here for short stay.
 Herbert Potter of Ware spent Sun day with relatives in town.
 Edgar Trask Is in St. Nincent's hos pitai, Worcester, undergoing treat ment for abscesses in the ears, the re- suit of an attack Of grip.
 Mrs. Cyrus Potter spent Sunday and Monday with Eastford friends.
Putnam patriot., 1915-06-18
EastfOrd Schools Have Closing Exercise.

The closing exercises Of the Esstforj schools were held in the Methodist church al the Center on Wednesday, June 9th. The day was fine and about 250 parents, friends and children en- joyed the day. Many brought their dinners and spent happy social hour before the exercises began.
 The program began promptly at ? o'clock and for a full hour land half the people were most pleasingly enter tained by the pupils of the different schools who did themselves and their teachers great credit.
 At the close of the exercises diplo- mas, certificates and books were awar. ded many of the pupils. The names of the graduates and those obtaining the third certificate are printed below A more full report of the credit system will be published later.
 After the program the parents and friends were invited to remain 10 eX- anime the splendid exhibit of school and home work of .the pupils display ed in the vestry of the church and to enjoy the bountiful spread of ice cream, Cake and lemonade served on the lawn of the church. The day was pronoun. ced great success and a fitting close for year of faithful work.
 Those receiving the Third Certificate and who will later receive a subserip- ton to some magazine were: Violet Colburn Julia Dechand Elsie Lewis Ruth Morse
 John Ethridge Walter Gessler Sybil Converse Ruth Dodge Dorothy Bowen Hugo Harrison
 Eleanor Spink Esther Dow Martha Chilkott Walter Dow Catherine Jackson Floyd Scarborough Harold Carpenter JohntCurtis Newton Carpenter William Curtis Susie Ghilkott Munroe Curtis Frank Spink James Curtis Blanche Spink Olive Wilson
 Those receiving diplomas of gradua- tion were
 Violet Colburn Catherine Jackson Elsie Lewis Ruth Dodge Charles keene Hugo Harrison John Ethridge Walter Gessler Esther Dow
Putnam patriot., 1915-06-18

John Currsn, about 70 years old, is dead at the home of his daughter, Mrs. William killain, Woodstock avenue. He came here a number of years ago when his son.in-law moved loPutnanl from Killingly. The funeral service will be held in 5t Mary $ church this Friday morning. Burial will be in Daygille.
 -Godfoi Chaput and family of Will. limantic spent sunday with friends in the city.
Putnam patriot., 1915-06-18
Fl. D E. A C o N & = c
 Putnam I,p Boch Putnam, Conn

-Brown tail moths are appearing in the city again and several people are suffering from brown tail itch. This is caused by dust given of by the in- seets as they fly through the air.
 --L. Annie BeaudseauIt, who for months has been confined in hospi- tai, has returned home. He was at one time member of the common council
 Edmund GHilbert, operator of the picture machine at the Bradley theatre, and Miss Edith Brownie, daughter of MT. and Mrs. Robert Brownie, were united in marriage Sunday evening. They will continue to reside in this city.
 -Killingly avenue has received a coating of oil and will soon be in excel lent condition for automobile traffic, although at present there is danger of skidding if driving over fast.
 Funeral services for Francois Magnan, 53, who has lived in Putnam many years, were held at St. Mary's church, Thursday morning. Burial was in St. Mary's cemetery.
 George E. Davis, who spends his summers in Thompson, has been elect ed principal of the Lynn High school, l ,500 students. Mr. Davis Is going to Lynn from the Chelsea high school, where lthe registration increased from 600 to ,000 under his administration. At one time, three years ago, he was candidate for the principalship of the local high school.
Putnam patriot., 1915-06-18
Bradley Theatre

The Bradley has made rapid strides
 towards universal popularity since
 Manager Smith took possession. The Paramount pictures have found their
 way right to the hearts of the audiences which have been growing in size with
 this advanced service. Mary Pickford, Gladys Clark and Florence Reed and
 other countrywide favoTites are seen
 here again and it is plain that the
 theatregoing public appreciate these
 high class artists. There are some fine offerings booked for the coming week
 as a glance at the ad on another page will show. This Thursday evening Mary Fuller in that great romantic drama, Mary's Duke, in three parts
 with Cleo Madison in A Woman'S Debt, and, as an added attraction, Casey's Nightmare, a rich Irish Must- cal comedy given under the auspices of the local lodge of Moose. On Fri day, Daniel Frohman presents five
 reel masterpiece, The Italian. This is 8 stirring melodrama full of dramatic
 and interesting situations surrounding
 story of heart interest and Is qua
 ranteed high class feature. Saturday a Paramount feature, The Phantom Violin in three parts. An entirely new and interesting conception Is here worked out. His Uncle's Will a Nes- ter comedy that gets a continual laugh rounds out the bill. On Monday and Tuesday that dainty magnetic actress that is a drawing card from ocean 10 ocean, Marguerite Clark in d powerful vehicle called the Crucible. The Cru.
 cible is a strong and realistic portrayal
 of young girls ordeal who is subject for trival offence to an unjust punish
 ment, which entails much suffering and humiliation, but which only tames
 her fierce temper and crushes her
 pride, while her pure and heroic soul remains unharmed. Miss Clark plays
 the part of Jean Fanshaw, the young heroine of the story.
 Wednesday next Daniel Frohman
 will present the celebrated emotional actress Florence Reed in the world s famous drama, The Dancing Girl. The author has given an interesting study of the unconeuerable spirits of youth and of love of living, rising superior to the environments in which it is placed as the girl who, to use her own words, loves the sunshine, and takes her fate in her own hands in leaving the little Quaker community in which she has been born and bred. Miss Reed gives
 her audience clean cut emotionaiism of high order. Always little better
 show at the Bradley adv
Putnam patriot., 1915-06-18

Court City of Putnam, F. of A.. has elected officers as follows;
 Chief ranger, Edward Girard. Sub chief ranger, Rallie Cotton. Recording secretary, EueeneAlvord Senior woodward, Pbilbeft Auger Junior woodward, Edward Durand Seniof beadie, Ernest GueFin. Junior beade, John Daigie.
 Lecturer, Arthur Brodeur.
Putnam patriot., 1915-06-18
Shake Into Your Shoes

Aliens Foot-Ease, the antiseptlc powder for painful, smarling, tender, nervous feet. IL takes the sting of
 corus and bunions Over 1o0,0tn pack ages are being used by the Ger man and Allied troops at the front. Sold everywhere, 25c. sample hEE' 242
Putnam patriot., 1915-06-18
DEATHS

In East Thompson, June II, Mary Stearns Robbins, aged 7i years.
 Tn Putnam. June II, Mrs. C. Sim mons, aged 1T years
 Tn Putnam, June l5, John Curran. Tn Putnam, June l5, Francois Mag nan, aged 53 years.
Putnam patriot., 1915-06-18
THE sHERwIN.wILLIAMS co.

forty and all that time they have held strictly the highest
 standard of quality paint vanif making has been their belief that goods will always sell best and the immense business of the Company is proof they right
Putnam patriot., 1915-06-18
BIRTHS

In Phoenixyille June l4, a daughter to Mir. and Mrs.f Bates. In Putnam, June 10, twin sons to Mr. and Mrs. Kazmie Szeliga. Tn Union, recently, son to MT. and Mrs. Albert Heck.
 MARRIAGES
Putnam patriot., 1915-06-18

durable economical paint per other either ready prepared mixed by hand Made quality only the bes there is second grade
Putnam patriot., 1915-06-18

No Matter what want to paint there is SherwnWilliams product the purpose which will prove the best you
Putnam patriot., 1915-06-18
MARRIAGES

in Putnam, June B, Edmund Gilbert to Miss Edith Brownie.
 in Baltimore, Md, June 9th, Miss Helena McGaVitt of this city Co Abra' ham Nickeus oi lDeris, Virginia
Putnam patriot., 1915-06-18

Sherwin Williams Pants They rghtways give good results Al special yarnsh for each special purpose