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Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1915-09-10

crop Of the district and a considera-
this place for sale. We learn that the
yield Is unpr ,cedentcdly light, and
the quality much injured by the early
fall rains.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1915-09-10
The New Cotton Crop.

(Thursday Morning, Oct. 25, 1860.
The late. dry weather, has been ia
vorable for gathering the small cotton
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1915-09-10

Beneath a new washing machine Is
a stove so that water can be heated
in its tank without additional hand
ling.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1915-09-10

Herring. great quantities Of which
are caught in Japan each year, are
used chiefly to fertilize rice fields.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1915-09-10
FOOTSTEPS OF The Fathers
As Traced In Early Files Of The
YOfkVllle Enquirer.
news and VIEWS OF YESTERDAY

Bringing Up Records Of tho Past and
Giving the Younger Readers OF To.
day a Pretty Comprehensive knowl-
edge of tho Things that Most Con.
eerned Generations that Have Conc
Before.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1915-09-10

Gaffney Ledger, Sept 7: Mayor N.
city council at it's regular meeting
held Friday night to get into commune
cation with a number Of civil engin-
GERS with a view Of securing an expert
to supervise the work Of paving the
two blocks Of Limestone street be-
tween Birnie and Robinson street.
There Is no local engineer available
for this purpose, all Of them being en-
gagged for the greater part Of the time,
so Mr.. Littlejohn has written to sew
Putnam patriot., 1915-06-25
HOnOrS for a Putnam Boy

Kenneth C. Sharpe, a 1914 graduate of the Putnam High school, son of c. Dwight and Cora F. Sharpe, School street, graduated last week from Cush- ing Academy, Ashburnham, Mass. He won the smith prize Of 5 in gold for excellence in French. lie was mem- Der of the Glee Cldb, singing first ten or, and he also played piano in the school orchestra. He was chosen al- ternate in the principal debate of the year, but this was cancelled on account Of the burning of the boys dormitory Ashburnham House, just before the time of the debate. He also took a special course on the pipe organ dur. ing the year. The trustees of theAcad. emy are rebuilding the dormitory finer and better adapted to the needs of the school, and the .alumni have raised over half of the sl0,0 ,0oe which was al lotted to them.
Putnam patriot., 1915-06-25
St. sIary's ScheoI

The graduating exercises of St. Mary's pafoehal school were held In St. Mary's church last Sunday after. noon. There was no program given by the pupils. There was a vesper service followed by benedietion. Rev. Charles k. Bedard made q short ad- dress to the school during which he eomplimenled the graduating class for the work done and also the teachers for their painstaking efforts which had raised the school to high degree of efficiency. lie admonished the class to remember their kind parents who had given them the advantages of Il grammar school education and to those who were to seek further knowledge in higher branches of learning he hoped that they would embrace their opportunities and utilize them to the best possible advantage. To those who were to go into the world to seek a livelihood he advised close appli- cation to the duties they should as- sume, life devoted lO tncif IcHgious teachings and in all upright, honest, manly and womaniy lives as they full filled their future destiny to their city, state, country and fellowmen.
 Fr. Bedard presented the graduates their diplomas and to each gold medal which he himself provided. The l n. r.a f.liAtNNs
 Fabiola Guertin, Irene Ranshaw,
 Marie st. Onge, Gertrude Plessis,
 Pauline Perreault, Delina St Onge
 Elsie Gallant, Willie baIeunesse, .JuIiette Delorme, Irene Emmons,
 Jeannette LaCroix Louis Mathieu,
 Omer Mandler, Irene Gilman
 Cora, Beauregard, James Ryan, Hector Lueier, Arthur Brodeur.
Putnam patriot., 1915-06-25
Miss Beck Goes to New Britain

Mi iis Crescentia Beck, who resigned as teacher of French and German at the Putnam High school, has been elected to teach the same languages in the New Britain High school. Miss Beck is native of Germany. She studied three years in Paris, taking two courses at Sorbonne and gave in structions there at the same time. She came to this country twelve years ago, and returned to Paris in 1910 She re- mained two years and then came back to America again. She taught half q year at the Everett, Mass, High school and two years in French and German at the Putnam High school She has also taught two years and half al Greenwich. She also taught and act ed as governess for four months travel ing through France, Italy and Switz. erland, where she gained valuable ex' perience.
Putnam patriot., 1915-06-25
W. K. (. To Decorate Graves

At meeting of the Woman's Relief Corps, No. 3S, held June 15, it was vo- ted to decorate the graves of their de- ceased members June 30, leaving Bug. bees corner on the 2 o'clock trolley for West Thompson. Returning about f will visit Grove street cemetery. It was also voted to hold basket picnic al the home of Mrs. Anna T. Albee on South Main street July 8 arriving on the ground about 9.30 a. m. A large attendance is desired.
Putnam patriot., 1915-06-25
Eighth Grade Graduation

The graduation exercises of the sth grade was held at the High school hall, Thursday afternoon. Names of gra. duates are as follows: Anna k. Arnold Alice S Holmes Julia R. Aston Lillian M. Maertens Henry W. Baker WH Mansfield, Jr. Dorcas NJ. Bartlett Euclid Marion Ruth D. Bartlett Dorothy T. Mowry Dorothy Beard Marguerite o Brien Mary Carpenter Earl B. Perrin Helen Carver Rali h C. Pierce Marjorie Nj. CoIlinsClarence A. Perry Hazel NJ. Converse Lucy B Pickett Ernestine T. DayisW. F.. Richardson Milton NJ. Drucker Addison W.Seekins Joseph j. Faber Edward A. Shippee Edith Geeson stephen II. Smith Hazel NJ. Clifford EsIelle $. Sites Edith S. Gilson William A. Walsh Clifford Gleason Lester II. Winslow Blanche NJ. Harris Arthur W. Wood
 Programme Invocation Rev. c. D. Stanley Chorus, Welcome Heroes of Renown
 School Essay, Beacons of the Sea
 Dorothy Mowry The shepherd of King Admetus,
 Lowell
 Anna Arnold Piano duet
 Ruth Bartlett, Dorothy Beard The Fools Prayer, E. k- Sill
 Lillian Maeftens Chorus, Sailing, School The Light on Deadman's Bar
 Ruth Bartlett Piano solo, Mon Bijou
 Dorothy Mowry Essay. An Ideal Alice Holmes Chorus, Stars of the Summer Night
 Giris' Chorus Columbus Joaquin Miller
 Estelle Sites Cello solo, Petite Gayotte
 Julia Alston Glass Prophecy Hazel Converse Chorus, Away to the Woods School Presentation of Diplomas, F. w. Files, Supt
Putnam patriot., 1915-06-25
COUNTY AGENT
What He Is Doing
Farm Demonstration Survey Records

Mr. Kennedy, the Windham County Agent, is busy this week returning farm demonstration survey records from the town of Windham which were taken Hast fall by Mir. Reyes of the |. x. Department of Agriculture, which is working in connection with the state college at Storrs.
 These records are taken by the l.. :. Department of Agriculture who are working with the county agents where they are employed, and are returned 10 the farmers by the county agent after the figures given by the farmers are worked into shape. These records consist of complete record of one years business on the farms surveyed by the department. The farmer gives to the man who takes sthe record as complete and accurate set Of figures as possible showing the amount ot business he has done, size of his farm, number of cows kept, pounds of milk produced, price received for milk, and other products, etc
 These figures are gone ever and the expenses are sublraeted from the re- eeipts leaving the gross income. From this is subtfaeted interest at per cent on the capital invested, the remainder being the labor income received by the farmer This labor income is the ae tual cash received by the farmer for his labor and his managing abilily,and does not include any part of his living which is obtained from the farm. It is simply hts cash return for his time, labor, and ability as a manager.
 When these records are taken back to the farmer, the county agent talks them over with him and wherever possible suggests means of making the labor income larger.
 The object of taking these surveys is to stimulate m interest in the keeping of farm records, It is hoped that more farmers will take up keeping of cash records which will enable them to know just where they stand in their business.
Putnam patriot., 1915-06-25
Eastern Connecticut Development Conn
 mittee

At the meeting of the Eastern Con- necticut Development Committee at Norwich Friday, the local organiza- ton was represented by Geo. E. shaw who reports profitable sessiGn. Sew eral matters Of interest were brought out that hae been accomplished dur Ing the year, among them being the organization of cooperative bank for the city of Norwich.
 Mr williams of Stonington, select man of that town for over ten years, gave facts about.a rebate of taxes in favor of newsindustries that had been established there. He stated that 1t had been the policy of the town for at least ten years to rebate a certain por- ton of the taxes Of any manufacture ing concern that came into town with capital of Sl0,000 or more for period of ten years. When questioned about the matter he stated that while it was known to be technically against the law the town had voted it without dissenting voice and that it had pro- ven to be very profitable proposition, stating that for instance by the eree- ton of dwellings and other property called for on account Of the new indus tries their Grand List had been in- creased over s50OO. MT. Williams also said as selectman he could speak au- thoritatlyely in regard to the matter, and that should any industry require like vote today 1t would be voted unanimously to rebate as before. He added thnt any one voting against the proposition, either in hts town or in Mystic or Bridgeport where he under stood the same practice prevailed, would at once become very unpopular.
 The summer meeting of the commit tee will be held in New London. The first meeting os the fall will be held in Putnam in September, the invitation from the Patnam committee having been extended oy Mir. shaw.
Putnam patriot., 1915-06-25
Graduation Exercises of High School

The graduating exercises Of the class of 1915, Putnam High school were held in the Bradley theatre, Thursday even- ing. The theatre was crowded te the doors by citizens of this and the sur. rounding towns. The stage dee9ra- tions were in the class colors, crimson and white, and the class flower, the red rose, was in evidence.
 When the curtain rose the three ow- CT classes were seated in a tier arrange ment on the stage. The orchestra played amarch and the seniors march. ed in and took the vacant seats on the front of the stage. The invocation was pronounced by Rev. George n. Stanley of the Methodist church. There was a chorus by the school, followed hy an essay, Newspapers, Old and New" Miss Minnie Cannon. After another song, Miss Clara w. Maertens gave her essay, "Conneeticut in the Ameri. can Reyolution,h for which she has been awarded medal by the Sons of Il e American Revolution for the best essay written in this county upon this subject. A selection by the Glee Club was followed by ali essay, "rhe Thea Ire as an educational foree," by Miss Muriel N. Bsckus. After a chorus the address of the evening was delivered by Hon. Richard P. Freeman, con gressman elect from this district. Just previous to his opening the graduating class marched from the stage and took seats in the auditorium.
 A number of girls of theJuniorChau tauqua came on the stage bearing a large American flag which they pre- sented to the High school on behalf of the association.
 The highest honors of the class for the four years course were won by Miss Muriel N Backus. Miss Minnie Gan. non secured the honors for the com mercial course, and was presented q gold medal and certificate for skill in typew riting. The honors of the gene ral course were taken by Miss Clara w. Maeriens-
 The diplomas were presented by II. W. Files, uperintendent tf schools. which was the closing act of the exer- cises. Those who received diplomas were as ioiloWs.i
 Classical Course
 Jessie Maynard.
 Muriei N Backus.
 Phoebe K. Beard.
 Ethel R. Danielson.
 Katherine Seward.
 Gladys l.. Bain Gladys Ash.
 Dana Il. Johnson
 General Course Clara w. Maertens. Camille J Euvrard.
 Sarah k. Durfee.
 Commercial Course
 May G. Fuller Minnie Cannon.
 Arthur +. Blackmore. Guy l.. Baker.
 George F. Maher.
Putnam patriot., 1915-06-25

stepped forward and presented him a large handsomely decorated box, tied with the senior colors, red and white. Upon being opened three blue gas bal looms decorated with the junior class numerals huttered to the ceiling of the hall, where they remained throughout the afternoon. Numerous other bal looms bearing junior pennants were sent up during the afternoon. The in- troduction of this novelty was great surprise, to the school as well as the visitors.
 The class statistics were given by Guy Baker and were very amusing. Miss Fuller read the class history. The manner of introducing the class proph- ecy was also novelty. The stage and hail was darkened. Upon the plat form by the light of a smoldering fire under witch caldron could be seen three witches, Katherine Seward Gladys Ash and Gladys Bain, who proceeded ito make "a potent charm of  distasleful aigebras, geometry prob iems, German dictionaries and all the other books that in their opinions tended to make a scholars life miser- able. From the rising vapor of the slew they fofetoid the future Of the class. The class souvenirs were pre- senled by Miss Jessie Maynard.
 During the program Miss Camille EuvraTd, in behalf of the senior class, presented a little gift to MT. Baekus, n token of their appreciation for his faithful work while here in Pntnrm.
 When the exercises in the hall were completed the school and friends went outside 10 listen to the Ivy oration. After giving class yells and cheering the faculty the assembly broke up all agreeing that the class of 1915 had held one of the most fascinating ana sur. prising class days in the school history The complete program follows:
Putnam patriot., 1915-06-25
WOODSTOCK
 SWEDISH CHURCH
To Celebrate 10th Anniversary
Former Pastors and Officials To Be
 Present

The Swedish church Of Woodstock will commemorate it's 80th anniversary June 24-27. Five of it's former minis ters will be present al the coming ju- bilee. They are Rev. c. K. rehl, New Britain; Rev. C. ], Holm, Worcester: Rev. C. 0. Lawson, iNorwood, Mass; {; Rev. C. F. Carlson, Bristol, and Rev. Emil Holmhlod, New York.
 IL was Dr, George Austin Bowen who brought the first three Swedes to the town of Woodstock in the year 1871, and from that time the swedish people have been slowly increasing in number.
 Midsummeraay 1t will be forty years since the first sermon was preach- ed here in the Swedish language, and the 27th of June it will be thirty years since the Swedish church was oIganiz- ed. Charter members who are yet
Putnam patriot., 1915-06-25
Class Day at the High School

The class day exercises held Wednes- day afternoon marked the establish ment of new standard. During the afternoon many surprising noVeltie were introduced that proved both en- tertaining and amusing The Ivy or. ator of the class, Miss Phoebe Beard, led the proeessional. After the seniors had taken their places the remaining classes ot the school marched in.
 Following the address of welcome by Dana Johnson, senior class president, representative of the junior class
Putnam patriot., 1915-06-25
Ghantauqua Week Boarding AccOmmO
 daiiOnS

There are undoubtedly a number of people from the adjoining towns who would attend most of the coming Chau- tauqua meetings in this city provided places could be found for them here in private families 1t a reasonable rate. To try and meet this need the manage ment has appointed committee to take the matter in charge. Any one wishing to offer room and board for Chautauqua Week may communicate with Mrs. C. D. Arnold, 176 South Main street, telephone IFS F. Those desiring to secure boarding accommo dations during that week should also get in touch with Mrs. Arnold.
Putnam patriot., 1915-06-25
Hymn 4S2 Benediction Recessional NJ arch
School
Reunion and Banquet of Putnam High
 School Association

The annual banquet and reunion of the Putnam High School Association was held Wednesday evening at the Putnam Inn. The reception was held in the Inn parlors at o'clock, and at S.30 the banquet was served, every DOT tion of the pleasant and capscious dim ing room being utilized. The banquet was the finest ever served :the associa- tion, and received much praise from the guests. During the banquet mu- sic was furnished by Morse's orches. tra-
 After the last course had been served John B. Byrne, president of the asso- citation, welcomed the guests, and in- troduced w. k. Davison as toastmss- ter. The speakers of the evening were Superintendent Wendell A. Mowry of Woonsocket, superintendents H. W. Files and r. W. Barber of Putnam, H. J. ThaveF, chairman Of the school board, Principal Backus, Miss Ellen E. Osgood, and Dana Johnson of the class of 1915. The last speaker WAS II. I. Coweil, principal Of Cushing academy, who gave most interesting address on the theme, "If were school boy again. The affair was the most sue cessful in the history of the associa- tion and reflects much credit upon the officers of the association.
 The following officers were elected for i915-l 9l6:
 President, Wm. E. Dayison.
 lst Vice president, Chester F.. Child.
 Vice Presidents
 Dr. James NJ. Kent, New York City. Robert G. Perry, New York City. Abner Whitaker, Cleveland, Ohio. Walter J. Grosvenor, Boston.
Putnam patriot., 1915-06-25
Suffrage Meeting in Ashford

An open air suffrage meeting will be held Tuesday afternoon, June 29th. at 8 o'clock at the home of Rev. and Mrs. Harvey NJ. Lawson at North Ashford. A general invitation has been extend ed to all who are interested to hear a discussion of the question by num- Der of the active workers in the suf- frage cause in iWindham County Among the speakers will be Mrs. John Evans Sheppard, president of the Woodstock League, Mrs. Rienzi Rob- insen, president of Danielson league, Mrs. w. J. Bartlett, president, and Mrs. w. l.. Beard, vire president, 'of the Putnam League, Mrs. F. W. Hin riehs of Woodstock, and Miss Rosa mond Danielson .of Putnam Heights. It is hoped that plans will be made for the formation of ian Equal Franchise League in the town of Ash ford.
Putnam patriot., 1915-06-25
Junior Chautanqaa Exhibition

Junior Chsutauqua motto:
 'sI am proud of my town.
 Is my town proud of me?'
 The Junior Chautauqua Club of 40 members will hold its regular and last monthly meeting, June 26, al the Put nam High school building, from to 5 p. m. This meeting is to talk over the exhibition which is to be given on the evening of the same day at o'clock. The exhibition is not for club members alone but for all the children Of Putnam who are interested in knowing how they can save a dollar for their Chautsuqua ticket this year. Junior Chautauqua will be especially interesting; new games new stories, many new features in the big tent.
Putnam patriot., 1915-06-25
COUNTRY CLUB
Holds Enjoyable Outing and Al FrescO
 Luncheon
Many Visitors Look Over Grounds and
 Watch FoursOme

Although the weather was a bit threatening at times Saturday after noon it did not prevent about 125 peo. pie accepting the hospitality of the Country Club, on the southern out. skirts of the town. And those that went enjoyed fine afternoons out ing. Those who had not before been to the club were surprised at the prog ress made in developing the golf course and tennis courts, and also saw great possibilities in the prospect as whole, including the pretty spot beneath the pines where sits the old Heath farm house waiting to be remodeed into d club house at a future time not far dis tant.
 One of the attractions of the after . noon was a golf feursome, the partiei- pants being Thomas Clarke, the green keeper, ,and Dr. James NJ Kent of New : York on one side, and Ernest C. Morse and Cahil J. Meehan on the other. A good sized gallery followed the players around and saw Morse and Meehan bring home the hoaors. The individ- ual scores were, Clark 45, Morse 90, Meehan 5, Kent 57.
 At six o'clock an al fresee luncheon and tea was served under the zines on the lawn near the club house. The luncheon consisted of lobster salad, va- rious kinds of sandwiches, cake, and iced tea. People were present from Putnam, Danielson, Uxbridge, New York, and other places, and many re- mained until dusk. The affair was one of others of "a like nature that are to be given during the year, and was planned and carried out by the follow ing committed:
 Mrs. $. NJ. Wheelock chairman; Mrs. J. B. Tatem, Jr., Mrs. Charles Dean, Miss Edna Chapdelaine, Mrs. NJ. R. Joy, Mrs. W. F. Rafierty, Mrs. E. l.. Kelley, Mrs. William l.. Ditch, Mrs H. c. Meinkin, Mrs. E. c. Morse, Mrs. C. $. Andem, Mrs. Edward $. Duffy, Mrs. c. J. Meehan;
Putnam patriot., 1915-06-25

Alice Mes3burs Tufts, Detroit. Walter Isiidrelh, WilhamStown, Mass. Mary Fisher Johnson, Franklin, Al ass. Alice Kings bury Franklin, ,Torrington. Secretary, Marion W Andem.
 Treasurer, Manon Warren.
 Banquet, John B. Bytne, Gertrude Jones, Mrs. ;. Nj. Wheelock.
 Speakers, C. D. Sharpe, E. C, Morse, C. B. Johnson.
 Music, L. 0. wiliams,iC. M. Elliott, Katherine Seward.
 Entertainment, Marion Dady Frost, A. l.. Mansfield, Minnie Cannon, Ma " Wheaton, Henry N. Benoit.
 Invitation, Edith C, Bowen, Grace l Bennett, Ruth M. Austin,
 Registration, Dr. k. F Perry, NJ. H. Geissler.
Putnam patriot., 1915-06-25
Souvenir Taylor Skeptical on "Off''
 Year Reunion

Souvenir W. H. Taylor, formerly of this city, has been invited to assist in the arrangements for a proposed legis lative reunion. Mir. Taylor is dubious of the success of such an event in an "off" political year, however, though expressing himself as willing to go ahead and do ali possible. He recalls that such an off year celebration was held in Hartford a few years ago and resulted in a dismal failure. Souvenir thinks an election must be near at hand to get the legislative crowd to come out in numbers.
Putnam patriot., 1915-06-25
A JUNE WEDDING
Miss Rachel Andem Becomes Bride of
 Boston Business Man
Ceremony Takes Place at Home of Bride

A noteworthy but quiet family wed :. ding was solemuized in Putnam on Thursday afternoon al o'clock, when Miss Rachel F. Andem, daughter of MT. and Mrs. Clinton S. Andem, 57 Grove street, was united in marriage to MT. Donald A. Chase son of MT. and Mrs. Willis G. Chase of Amesbury, Massachusetts. The ceremony was witnessed only by the families iof the bride and groom.
 The wedding took place in the home of6the brides parents, the ceremony being performed by the Rev. Frank D. Sargent, pastor of the Second Con gGegational church. The bride was gowned in crepe de chine and Princess lace and carried q shower bouquet of roses and lilies of the valley. She wore her mothers bridal veil which was caught with white blossoms. Miss Marion w. Andem, sister of the bride, was maid of honor, and carried pink roses. The best man was Malcolm Chase, brothet of the groom. The bride was given in marriage by her father. The wedding music was given by 8 trio, piano, violin, and cello, Wagner's bridal march from Lohengrin preced- ing the ceremony, and Mendelssohn's s wedding march at the conclusion. The floral decorations were artistiealy ar ranged, the color scheme being pink and white.
 A shower of rose petals covered the couple as they left by automobile on their bridal trip. They will spend the summer at the groom's summer cot tage at North Hampton Beach, N. H., and in the fall will take up their resi- dence in or near Boston.
 Mrs. Chase graduated with honors from the Putnam High school, class of 1907, and from the New England Con- servatory of Music, Boston, in 1911.
 MT. Chase, who is graduate of Har- yard, 1911, and member of the liar ward Club, is chief accountant for the Western Electric company of Boston,