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The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1915-07-09
Milton

Mrs. Emma Lanphere of Hammond,
La, arrived last week to spend the
summer with her daughter, Mrs. l.. A.
Babcock, and family.
The German church at Milton sent a
special gift of over fifty dollars to the
Northwestern college on the occasion
of the fftieth jubilee celebration re-
Gently held in Watertown.
Truman D. Bassett passed away at
his home north of Milton Tuesday night
after an illness of long duration. The
funeral service was held Friday after
noon from the home at o'clock and at
2 O'Clock from the Otter Creek church,
and interment made in the Milton Gem
etery.
George w. Buten is suffering with a
worse. He was driving disc pulver-
izer on the Byron Coon farm and as it
passed through hole from which a
thrown forward and partially under the
machine. 1t was with great difficulty
he extricated himself. Had the horses
been of nervous sort something more
serious might easily have resulted.
John E. Davidson was born in Che
mango county, New York, December
%, 1874, and died at Milton, Wis, June
Is, 1915. His parents came to Wiscon-
sin when he was two years of age and
settled in Milton where he grew to
manhood. On Aug. IL, 1862, when only
II years old, he enlisted in Co. E 22nd
Wis. Reg. Though young he, like
many other young men, endured the
fatigues of the march and camp life as
we'll as the older men. On the field of
battle they did their full duty, acquit-
ting themselves like true soldiers of
their country. During his nearly two
years of service he was for a short
time in Libby prison at Richmond. Be-
ing paroled and exchanged he again
joined his company, and on June 20,
1864, while moving out to the skirmish
line at the foot of Kenesaw mountain
he was struck by ball just above the
left temple, causing wound which in
capacitated him for further active SER
vice. When sufficiently recovered he
returned to his home in Milton. On
Nov. "a, 1875, he was united in marri-
age to Miss Alma Millette of Pleasant
Valley. To this union five children
were born, three sons and two daugh-
ters Arthur and Thomas now reside
at Beloit, Kan, Russell at Milwaukee,
Mrs. Leona Platts at Chicago, Stella
with her mother at Milton.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1915-07-09
DeafnessCannot be Cured

by local applications, as they cannot
reach the diseased portion of the ear
There is only one way to cure deafness,
and that is by constitutional remedies
Deafness is caused by an infiamed con-
dition of the mucous lining of the Eus.
tachian Tube. When this tube gets in
famed you have rumbling sound or
imperfect hearing, and when it is en-
tirely closed deafness is the result, and
unless the inflammation can be taken out
and this tube restored to its normal con-
dition, hearing will be destroyed forever,
nine cases out of ten are caused by ca
tarrh, which is nothing but an inhamed
condition of tie mucous surfaces.
We will give One Hundred Dollars for
any case of deafness Caused by catarrh)
that cannot be cured by Halls Catarrh
Cure. Send fro circnlar, free.
f. J. Cheney & Co. Toledo, O.
CE Sold by druggists. 75c.
Take Halls Family Pills for Constipation
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1915-07-09

! WISCONSIN BRIEFS |
Il. Knapstein New London P. M.
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NEW LONDON, WIS = Henry
knapstein of this city has been APP
pointed postmaster by the president.
Mr.. Knapstein's name was presented
to the president by Senator Paul Hust-
ms after many conferences. Mr.. KNAPP
stein is one of a family of four broth
ers of this city who have become well
known throughout the state for their
work for the Democratic party. Mr..
Knapstein has served as mayor of this
city and has been his party's candi-
date for member of the assembly.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1915-07-09
"Brakiep Inherits s1.o5o.ooo.

Grand Rapids, Wis, July en-. R.
Helexon, a 500 brakeman, has fallen
heir to half an estate of 100000
marks, Norwegian money. This gives
the heir about $1,250,000 in American
money. Mr.. Helexon's grandfather
died in Norway twenty-five years ago,
and it was stipulated that the will
should not be opened for twenty-five
years. In the meantime death has
claimed all but two heirs, Mr.. Helexon
and a cousin.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1915-07-09
Boy Kills Sister at Lawn Party.

Amigo, Wis, July 6.-"Sister, I am
going to shoot you," said little Francis
Babcock at Mattoon, as as he said it
he pulled the trigger on small rifle
and shot his sister in the abdomen.
The girl was fifteen years of age. She
was rushed to the hospital but died.
The children were entertaining at a
lawn party when the boy found the
gun, which he supposed to be empty.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1915-07-09
Agricultural Society Shows Profit.

MADISON, WIS. - The Wisconsin
Agricultural Experiment association,
through its secretary, Prof. R. A
Moore of the state university, on
Wednesday filed a report in the office
OF the secretary of state showing that
for the year ending on June 80 re-
.ceipts were $5,69949 and disburse-
ments $4,90075. The state gives the
association $4,000 annually.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1915-07-09
Paine Mills Work full Time.

OSHKOSH, WIS. = The Paine
factories, recently forced into bank
ruptcy and running under a receiver
ship, are running eleven hours a day
A policy of strict economy and in
creased efficiency has marked the
management under the receivership.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1915-07-09
A. j. Hero Dies at Oconomowoc.

OCONOMOWOC, VISA. ]. Hero
is dead at his residence, following a
long period of ill health. He was SO
years old and leaves a wife and one
daughter. Mr.. Hero was a member
Of the Wisconsin consistory and of
Olivet commandery knights Temp1ar.
He was a native of Syria.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1915-07-09
Scout Catches BIG Fish.

ASHLAND, WIS. = Warren L.
French, member of the Boy Scout
Badger troup, captured the prize of.
fered to the boy scout catching the
largest bass while on their camping
trip. The fish measured 201a inches in
length and weighed pounds.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1915-07-09
Offer Rector College Chair.

SHEBOYGAN, WIS. = The Rev.
A. Parker Curtis, rector of Grace
Episcopal church of this city the last
six years, has received an offer to be-
come head of the collegiate depart
ment of the Nashotah house at Nash
otah He has not as yet decided wheth-
er he will accept.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1915-07-09
Town Now Warden at Waupun.

WAUPUN, WIS. Henry D.
Town, former warden of the state
penitentiary, reassumed the duties of
that office, succeeding the Rev. Daniel
Woodward. The first act of Warden
Town was to reappoint all under off,
Gals at the prison.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1915-07-09
$3,211,4e4 Balance in State Treasury.

1921 ,464 Balance in State Treasury.
MADISON, WIS.-The balance in
the general fund Of the state treasury
when the fiscal year opened was 49,
211, 464.24. A year ago it was $3,171,-
O67.08, in 1913, 1888, 6O6.O2, and in 1912,
$2,020,6 86.64. The general expenses
Of the state government and many
special expenses are paid from the
general fund.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1915-07-09
Will Make Cholera Serum.

GAINESVILLE, WIS. = DR.. A. G.
Ross and Fl. E. Garrison of Converse,
Ind, have purchased property for a
factory site for hog serum manu-
factory. Later they expect to manu-
facture other products of similar ma
ture. Work has already started.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1915-07-09
Playing With Rifle, Boy Kills Father.

DEPERE, WIS. = Charles Stad-
Ter, a farmer of the town of Rock
land, was shot in the head and in
stantly killed by his little son, who
was playing with rifle which his old
er brother had left lying on table
after returning from a hunting trip
in the fields.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1915-07-09

If you will tell US why some in
struments attract you, and why others
distract you, we will tell you why the
Edison Diamond Disc Photograph at
tracts people who were never attracted
by other records. Come in and listen.
-Bardeen.
For RENT Pleasant 5-room upper
fat, furnished or unfinished. Inquire
of Miss Edith Lockwood. Phone 1873 w.
-Duroc boar for SALE Inquire of F.
C. Meyers.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1915-07-09
Robbed sheriffs Safe; Gets Years

RACINE, WIS. = George W. Heb
tlethwaite, twenty-three years old,
convicted Of having robbed the sher-
ifs safe of $713 on the night of the
sensational Jail delivery on May II,
was denied a new trial and sentenced
to serve three years in state sprison.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1915-07-09
n. A. Anderson Dies at eau Claire

Anderson, many years poor commits
sioner of this city, died at his home
here. He had just returned from
Rochester, Mimi, Where he under
went an operation for stomach trouble.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1915-07-09

Postmaster Christ Hoen of Edgertor
called on Postmaster Jordalen here on
Wednesday,
Putnam patriot., 1915-05-28
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THOMPSON

The Woman's Christian Temperance Union held a meeting at the King s Daughters hall on Thursday, May Is. There was an unusually large number present. The president, Mrs. Els worth Bixby, conducted the usual ser vice of the order. Rev. Frank Cham. berlain offered the opening prayer and also addressed the meeting later Re- ports of the last meeting from the sec retary, Mrs. Mary Woodward, also from Mrs. k. F. Thompson, treasurer, were read and accepted. The report of the late convention was read by the delegate. Three new members were admitted to the Unior. Mrs. Wilfred Mills and Mrs Oscar fourtellotte read excellent articles and Miss Beatrice Smith, daughter Of Rev. William s. Smith, spoke very entertainingly to the Union. IT e much-loved Crusade hymn was sung, Miss Edith Wood ward orgsnist. A delicious lunch was served by the ,hostesses, Mrs. George Bixby, Mrs. Peckham and Mrs. Hunt ington, after which the members went to their homes having enjoyed very profitable meeting.
Putnam patriot., 1915-05-28
HAS TO DRAW ON ENGLAND
France Feeling the Scarcity of Coal Consequent on the German Con
 troI of the Mines.

France is now compelled to call on England for coal. which was formerly mined in the north of France Practi- cally all the mines in that district have either been destroyed by the German. artillery or are being operated by Ger mans. At Lieyin and Courrieres the German army is carrying on exten- sive mining operations and producing great quantities of coal, which are being shipped into Belgium for the use of the German military forces.
 France is no longer able to draw coal from Mons and Gharleroi, which formerly supplied large quantities for exportation. Consequently, the resi- dents of northern France are largely dependent upon English mines for coal, which has become very scarce.
 Frequently towns and villages near the fighting lines are entirely with out coal for week. This works great hardship on hospitals. sadly in need of the fuel for hundreds of thou sands of wounded and the sick sol diers of the allies who are being cared for in French towns.
Putnam patriot., 1915-05-28
EASTFORD

The Eastford Center school was talk en very much by surprise last Mon- day afternoon when party of fashion able young ladies in full dress drove up to call. Their ship of state was a 1915 eight-eylinder Cadillac decorated with lilacs. Miss Agnes ChiIde White ehaperoned the bunch which consisted of three up-to date teachers, Miss Ethel Maria Howard, Miss Dorothy Naen. tine Cox, Miss Maude Elizabeth MIili. gan. We were very much pleased with their call and hope for repetition in the near future.
 Mrs. Robert Walker Of East Doug las is spending this week with her great-aunt, Miss Nj. J. Chapman. Parents day was observed at the Center school last Friday afternoon Although 1t was quite stormy there were twenty parents and friends pres- ent. The children all did splendidly from the oldest to tbe youngest. The teacher, Miss Eleanor Keith, deserves much credit for the careful attention shown to each one. Dr H. Ii. Converse is entertaining his niece, Miss Flora Murray of Mall den.
 Marguerite Bosworth and Walter Clemons are sick with the German measles and Herbert Keith and Glen Badger have the chicken pox. What neXl2
 Mrs. William Ross returned Monday from the Day Kimball hospital where she has been for two weeks, much im- proved in health.
 Ina and Ruth Buell. spent couple of d hi ly s., with their aunt, Mrs. John Miller Mrs. Eli Weeks spent a mum Der of days last week with her daughter, Mrs. Frank Morse ia Hartford. Mrs. William Cowan is entertaining her sister, Miss Lulu Whitford of Boston.
 Mrs. Percie o. Dodge of Putnam has been spending week in town.
 Charles Deans and wife are enter -taining their daughter, Miss Hattie, and friend, Miss Margaret Bell, nurses in New York.
 Miss Minnie Jones of Putnam spent the weekend at her home here.
 Miss Hattie Kendall of Putnam spent a number of days last week at Henry Buell's.
 .Zenes Cnapman oi iSprlngheld. Mass, brother of Miss Mary J. Chap man of this place, died at his home Sunday, May g, aged IS years. There was Masonic funeral Tuesday even ing in Springfield and "wednesday the body was brought here where funer- al service was held at Miss Chapua ans, Rev. d. $. King officiating. The de- ceased leaves wife, one son, Harry Chapman, and sister to mourn his loss. lnterment in the Grove ceme- tery.
 Ariel Green is convalescing after an attack of the humps.
 Miss Gurnce of New York is having her place, formerly called The Russ Place, put in fine condition. Mr. Clarke of Ashford and Edgar King are doing the work.
Putnam patriot., 1915-05-28
Catarrah Cannot Be Cured

with LOCAL APPLICATIONS, as they cannot reach the seat of the dis- ease. Catarrh is blood or constitu tional disease, and in order to cure it you must take internal remedies. Hall' $ Catarrh Cure is taken internally, and acts directly upon the blood and mu- cous surface. Halls Catarrh Cure is not quaek medicine. It was pre- scribed by one of the best physicians in this country for years and is regu- lar prescription. It is composed of the best tonics 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 < co, Props, Tole- do, o.
 Sold by Druggists, price 75c.
 Take Halls Family Pills for consti- patton. adv
Putnam patriot., 1915-05-28
WOODSTOCK

Mrs. Harlow of Grafton is expected to speak at the missionary meeting to be held Thursday at the home of Mrs. Howard. Mrs. Harlow comes as the guest of Mrs. Perkins at the Academy and the fact that members of her fam fly are missionaries in the t Near East will make her subject of especial in. terest.
 The decoration of the soldiers'graves will follow the morning service next Sunday, emitting the Sunday school Next Sunday evening topic of the service will be sUnem ployment,H y con ducted by the pastor with stereopti. con. Neighboring Christian Endeav- or societies have been invited.
 The young people report good time at the class social in Academy hall last Friday evening, and various May baskets have been enjoyed by Aeade my pupils.
 Miss Mabel Works is visiting in Fitchburg.
 In Gregory, South Dakota, a son, John DeForest, was recently welcomed into the home of Cornelius Haskell. Howard c. Bradford and family
  spent Sunday in town.
 Harry Child was home over Sum- day.
 The proprietor of Lakeside reports prospects of full house this season. A comp pany of from 20 to so young la dies is expected during July and Au- gust.
 Mrs. w. w. Mathewson has return ed from her New Haven visit.
 The Hamilton Holt family are in town for the summer.
 MT. and Mrs. w. C. Child are re. ceiving congratulations upon the arri. val in their home May g, of daugh- ter, Sarah Elizabeth.
 The death of Mrs. Worth, an inti. mate friend of John Clark and Mrs. Dr. Spalding, called members of the two families to Springfield to attend the funeral
 Miss Laura Rich of Oxford has been visiting her aunt, Mrs. w. J Linde- man.
 Edward A. Bowen was the recipient Inst week of May basket from his young lady friends.
Putnam patriot., 1915-05-28
Fl. D E. A C O N & - Q IN
 Putnam Inn Block Conn.
Empire Theatre

The past week has been rainy one but the shows at the Empire have been bigger, brighter, and better than ever. You can tell an Empire habitue by that eontented, satisfied look. Something to do after the days work is done is what busy people want for relaxation and 1t is found at the Em- pire where one may sit for an hour and half and be entertained by va- riety of interesting picture stories. Yours fer little laughter next Tues day, Charles Chaplin in The Tramp, a two reeler. Don't need to say any thing more about that one you'll see 1t anyway. Monday special holiday feature, Lew Fields greatest stage suc- cess, Old Dutch, five act rollicking comedy. Lew Fields is at the top of the ladder in Dutch comedy and he and his partner, Webber, have been responsible for more laughs than any team in the business. A fine cast sur
 rounds the comedian in this play. A two-dolar Broadway comedy can be seen at the Empire Monday at the reg uar Empire prices. Get aboard the fun boat. Wednesday The 1imid MT. Tootles and what comes of his decep- ton of the office force. This is clean bit of unusually imaginative comedy. The Girl and the Bachelor on Thurs. day is romantic comedy featuring Tom Moore and Marguerite Courtot. It shows how willy mother gets the best of her son who is a woman hater and brings him willing victim to the altar. These are just some of the features, and then there are some more.
 All the Empire kind. All clean, wholesome, interesting, suitable to all tastes, to be enjoyed by man, woman and child. Come often and bring the children and grandma and grandpa, we please them all. adv
Putnam patriot., 1915-05-28
SoOTHED THE CRYING CHILD
Escaping Convict Proved to Mother That She Need Have No Fear
 In His Presence.

Tenderly betting young and cry ing baby which he had picked up from it's crib. escaped convict Peter Tosti succeeded in convincing Mrs Charles Kelley of San Rafael, Cal, after he had gained entrance to her home, that he would not harm her and her two children.
 Tosti told Mrs. Kelley that all he wanted was something to eat and a change of wearing apparel for his prison stripes.
 Mrs Kelley was awakened by the crying of her two babies. who had been disturbed by the convict As she awoke she saw Tosti pick up the younger one and soothingly begin to rock it. He kept this up until the child fell asleep. Noticing that Mrs Kelley was awake, Tosi addressed her. saying:
 Don't be afraid. I am fond of children and I would not harm two like these-or their mother"
 After this he kept up a running fire of conversation, and as soon as he had foraged in the kitchen for some victuals he left, apologizing for his in- trusion With Tosti went Mrs. Kei- ley's husbands overcoat.
 Tosti had served only two years of a ten-year sentence for grand larceny committed in Merced county when he escaped from San Quentin.
Putnam patriot., 1915-05-28
WEST WOODSTOCK

Daniel Allen of Canada is assistiDg 2 at the store of his father-in law, ". C.. Clark.
 The young people of this village hung a May basket to Miss Rilla Child on Thursday evening of last week Dancing was enjoyed in Lyeeum hall the latter part of the evening.
 F Williamson and family of Hart ford were visitors in town Sunday.
 Miss Grace Sumner spent the week end at her home here.
 B. Bosworth and family of Eastford were callers at George Summers on Sunday.
 J. NJ. Perrin and family motored to Central Village on Sunday.
 Miss Blanche Steutenburgh isIvisit- ing Poughkeepsie
 MT. and Mrs. F. ?. Walker were in Quinebaug on Sunday.
 The Misses Williams were in Put nam Monday.
Putnam patriot., 1915-05-28
EAST PUTNAM

Miss Bertha Shekleton entertained a number of her little friends Thursday afternoon, it being her fifth birthday. She received numte CT of pretty and useful gifts.
 MT. and Mrs. John Barber of Daniel. son Jesse Bowen and Mrs. Floyd Bow en of Thompson were the guests of Mrs. Olin Torrey on Thursday of last week.
 Mrs. Wm. II. Cady spent Mednes day and Thursday with her mother in UXbridge.
 Mrs. Ernest Torrey was in Daniel son Wednesday,.
 Harry Torrey is visiting friends in Hardwick.
 Mrs. George Burrill, MT. and Mrs. Mortimer Burrill, and Mrs. Ardellc Chapman enjoyed an auto ride to Che Dachpf SnpdaV
Putnam patriot., 1915-05-28
WILLIAMS WILLIE

Mr.Wheeler of Mashentuck called on Charles Simmons and family Sunday.
 Mrs. Diggett spent the past week in Providence.
 Miss AliceCongdon of Pomfret Land ing spent the week end with her sis ter, Mrs. Ira Shippee.
 ames B. Carver attended the annu- al reunion of the Fist Connecticut Vet eransi association at Willimantie last week Tuesday. There are l4S mem- bers living.
 Mrs. Pope has, are pleased to say, recovered sufficiently from her aecl- dent to resume her usual household duties and we trust is not far from a complete recovery.
 Delphos Flagg, a resident of this place for a numb Der of years, died at his home on Monday after d long illness MT. Flagg was well known here. He leaves wife and two sons, Louis and Fred. The funeral services were held at St. Joseph s church, Day> ille, on Wednesday. Rev. Fr. kost was the celebrant of a requiem high mass h. termeni was in St. Joseph s cemetery.
Putnam patriot., 1915-05-28
NORTH WOODSTOCK

Mrs. H. F. sHIbSard entertained a number of guests from Webster, Hart ford, Wilsonville and Woodstock last Saturday in honor of her mothers, Mrs. Laura Perry, 92d birthday. Mrs. Perry received number of nice gifts and showed marked enjoyment of the treat prepared for her.
 Miss Avis Gallup of Providence was the week end guest of her .aunt, Mrs George Frink.
 John Healey of Torriugton, and Leonard Healey, IT,, of the Connecti. cut Agricultural College made short visit at their home last week.
 Mildred Allen, two year old child of NIT. and Mrs. Leroy Allen, gave her family quite fright last week when she drank quantity of gasoline. A hurry trip to the Day Kimball hospi- tai where prompt measures were talk en to eXpel the contents of her stom- ach which soon relieved the child who is apparently none the worse for her eXpe rience,
 Neighborhood Social Danes were guests of Miss Winifred Potter last Thursday afternoon. Her assistants in receiving were Mrs. Calvin Rawson and Mrs Luther Rawson. Officers were elected and a short musical pro gram enjoyed. Refreshments were served.
 Following the afternoon church ser vices here next Sunday will be Memo rial Day exercises at the cemetery. All cordially invited.
 Children's Night in Woodstock grange will be observed on June 1.
 Mrs. Alice Hayward and children of Putnam have been recent guests of Mrs. A. (. Hubbard.
 Last Sunday Mrand Mrs, F. A. Jor- dan had as guests Mir. and Mrs. Cole and son of Providence.
Putnam patriot., 1915-05-28
Paint Better
3etter isnlt enough: paint best

Better isn't enough; paint best. A man bought "cheapn paint; saved 20c or 90 or 40 or 50c a gallon, didn t he?
 Yes, and bought 40 or 50 or 6D or 50 percent more gallons; how much did he make on his paint2
 And he paid for painting those gal lons-a fair days work is a gallon how much did he make on the labor part of his job?
 He lost a quarter or third Of his money.
 How long will 1t last2 not his mon- ey, the paint?
 Perhaps half as long as Devoe. How long will his money last, if he buys other stuff AS he bought that paint? Better buy the best paint; it makes the least bill and least.often.
 DEVOE Adv II. l.. Burt sells it.