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Putnam patriot., 1915-01-08
FARM BUREAU
Eastern Connecticut Development COm-
 mittee
To Meet with Business Mems Association

The Eastern Connecticut Develop ment Committee is to meet in Owls Hall, Putnam, Friday, Jan. 15, 19l5,a at D. m. The chief subject to be dis cussed will relate to the establishment of Farm Bureau in Windham Coun- ty and numerous prominent speakers will present the question among whom are Prof. H. J. Baker, of the Plant In- dustry at the Connecticut State Agri- cultural College, County Agent Mur- ray D. Lincoln Of the New London County Improvement League, and representatives of the various Busi- ness Mems Associations in Eastern Connecticut. The meeting will be open to all the farmers and business men in Windham County, and a large attendance is looked for from neigh boring towns.
 On the evening of Jan, 22d, Walter k. Sweating, representing the Some rs system of appraising taxable property, will be present at meeting of the Business Mems Association to be held in Odd Fellows hall at s o'clock. Much regular business of importance is to be transacted. Mir. Sweating will have map of the city of Putnam, and will outline in detail the features of the we'll known Somers System as ap- plicable to our own peculiar necessi- ties. All tax payers are invited 10 be present.
Putnam patriot., 1915-01-08
Close Call for YOungSter

George Gilpatric, the little five year old son of Mir. and Mrs. c. H. Gilpat- rlc, had a narrow escape from serious injury or death while sliding down hill recently. The little fellow was sliding with other children on Church street when he lost control of his sled and went of the bank wall into the Iold Morse base ball ground, drop of b or 20 feet. His cousin, Elizabeth Vince lock, stopped passing automobile driven by pr. Baldwin, who,took him to the home of his uncle, Silas M. Wheelock, and it was found that no bones were broken and that the only injury WAS bad shaking up and some bruises.
Putnam patriot., 1915-01-08
CAUCUSES HELD
Healey for Speaker. Russell Clerk of
 Senate
Clayton Seward of Putnam a Doorkeeper

The caucus of the House republicans was called in the hall of the House Tuesnsy night. The republican mem- bers of the Senate met in .the Senate chamber. The republican senators chose Frederic A, Bartlett of Bridge port to be president pro tenn. On mo- ton of Senator J. NJ. Tatem of East ford Sabin S. Russell of killingly was chosen clerk. The republicans of the House, in brief caucus, chose Frank k. Healey of Windsor Locks to be speaker without dissenting voice; se- leeted John Buckley of Union to be clerk and, in the only contest Of the evening, chose Edward J Kenealy of Stamford to be assistant clerk. All the caueuses were over by o'clock. Representative John Ash of Pomfret was chosen clerk of the House caucus. Representative Macdonald of Putnam acted as one of the tellers.
 The members of the democratic mi- nority also held caueuses. Jesse Devine of Waterbury was elected floor leader. The chair appointed a committee of eight, one from each county, to bring in nominations flor doorkeepers and messengers and to act AS party whips in their respective counties. Fernando c Ross was appointed for Windham county.
 The meeting was concluded with the state chairman telling the members of the House that they were entitled to representation of two on each commit tee and urging them to fight for 1t, de- manding 1t as their right under ell rules of fair play.
 Clayton Seward of Putnam has been elected one of the four doorkeepers in the House.
Putnam patriot., 1915-01-08
IasOnic Degree brked by Judge and IWyerS

# Lawyers from sll parts of Windham 1&ounty as we'll ss other members of <he masonic fraurnity including del gation from Qutnebaug lodge of Put 8kam, gathered il masonic hall, Dan- Helson, New Yeg's afternoon, to wit $ness the workine of the NJ. A. degree. EThe candidate was Danielson lawyer Band the unique thing about the affair was thatlall the officers participating were members of the bar. The acting affieers were:
 Judge Milton A. Shumway, w. M.
 Manlon H. Geissler, Putnam, ;. w..
 E. w. Danieson, Moosup, J. w.
 Harry l.. Back, secretary.
 Warren D. Chase, Hartford, treasurer.
 k. l.. Darbie, $. D.
 Sabin 5. Russell, J. D.
 E. 4. Cspen, Willimantic, 5. 5. NeWg ss ,Srse, Putnam, J. 5. otf 17y sJarner, Putnam, chaplain. s3 n njhnson, marshal. p14st {2c fere about 125 present and af- f6fasdge was closed a collation. was aar9 bf s4 caterer from Worcester.
Putnam patriot., 1915-01-08
Funeral Services for John P. Shaw

Funeral services for John F. shaw superintendent of the Manhasset MAn~ ufacturing Company, who died at his home on Grove street last Thursday, were held at the home Sunday after noon, Rev. George D. stanley of the Methodist church officiating. Mem- bers Of the Masonic and Odd Fellow fraternities, of which he was mem- Der, attended, as did the overseeTs of the various departments of the mtll- There was singing by q quartet coin- posed of Miss Josephine Clifford, Mr. and Mrs. c. Dwight sharpe and ken- meth Sharpe. There was profusion of beautiful flowers. The body MT taken to Baskerville, Mass., Mcn{loy for burial.
Putnam patriot., 1915-01-08

ST. MARY'S CHURCH
Annual Financial Report
Excellent Showing Made. Debt Reduced

Rev. Charles K. Bedard, pastor Of St. Mary's church, has compiled his annual report which was read al the masses Sunday morning. The pastor spoke with feeling of the support given him the past year and spoke optimisti- eally of the outlook for the present year. The report showed the income for the year amounted to S25 ,590.47, an increase of several hundred dollars over the previous year. There was 5000 paid on the church mortgage the past year and S3,o00 was paid for new pews, which were recently install led in the church. The expense of renovating St. Mary's parochial school and installing new desks and black boards amounted to S2 ,b00.
 Statistics contained in the report showed that there were I56 baptisms during the year, 46 marriages and s2 funerals. When Fr. Bedard took charge of the parish few years ago the debt amounted to S26. 900. Besides buying new plot Of ground adjoining St. Mary's cemetery, remodeling Notre Dame Academy for paroehial school purposes, installing new pews, etc, he has been able to reduce the debt to Sl9,000. He has shown unusual busi- ness and executive ability in the con- duet of the affairs of the parish. The  balance on hand at the opening of the new year is Sl, ,25SS2- iFr. Bedard maintained the annual custom of hav- ing all the collectors of the church at dinner al the rectory Sunday evening those present being Hector Duvert, J. B. Byrne, Joseph Plessis, Thomas Ryan, Francois Mignsult, J. J. Me- Garry, P. NJ. LeClair, Isaac Cham peau, J. A. P. Gagne, Richard Cor man.
Putnam patriot., 1915-01-08
Estale of General Nathaniel [. Lyon
 DiSfribnted

Heirs of the late General Nathaniel r., Lyon, the first commissioned of ficer killed tn the Civil war, have just received their distributive share of $256 due the general for back pay. 1t was distributed by the probate court of Eastford. The heirs, 1t is understood, thought that the amount which the General was entitled to but never drew amounted to some $1 200 or more and took means to collect 1t but found the debt owed by the government much smaller than they anticipated.
 General Lyon was born In Eashord and lies buried there. He fell in the battle of Springfield, Mo. It was probably due to his efforts that Mis- souri was saved from joining the seces- sionists. He was buried at Eastford with great military honor. Governor Buckingham of Connecticut and Gov ernor Sprague of Rhode Island attend ed the services. It is estimated that there were 10000 people gathered at the grave, the largest crowd that ever assembled in Windham county.
Putnam patriot., 1915-01-08
FIVE FOR A DOLLAR
Third Entertainment in Course
Seventh Annual Concert by the Choir,

The third entertainment in the course being given under the manage ment of the choir of the Congregations al church will be held In the church auditorium next Tuesday evening J lam uary i2th, when the choir will give their seventh annual concert. The choir will be assisted by Miss Louise Weatherhead, violinist. An interest ing number will be selection for or gan and piano, given by four perform CTS. Single admission 50 cents, tickets for the three remaining entertain ments Sl.oo, on sale at the stores of c. NJ. Elliott and Geo. k. Shaw. The program Is as follows:
 Nancy, Ma Yellow Rose Geibei Absent Metcalf Ladies' The Mermaids Dvorak
 The Night has q Thousand Chorus Eyes Rogers Solo-King of the Mist Jude
 Wallace Smith March Miltaire Schubert Misses Ellis and Andem at Organ Miss Seward and Mir. Williams at
 Piano
 Molly Rranigan Stanford Solo { That Sweet Little Woman
 O Mine Bartlett
 Miss Josephine NJ. Clifford Romance Of the South Seas Stone Cnddle Snug and Warm sudds
 The Choir Ladies Pnssys inlthe We'll Nevin Chorus ] Dutch Dolls Ostlere
 Will O the Wisp Spross Solo Alone in Loves Garden Hewett
 Violin obo by Miss Westherhead
 Miss Gladys A. Farmer Old Farmer Slow Geibei Keep a-Goin' Linders
 The Choir Piano Solo-Seeond Mazourka Goddard
 Miss Katherine l.. Seward Solo ! Good Day, Marie Pessard '''o Forgotten Cowles
 Marion w. Andem Minnehaha Loring The sandman Millett Coming Entertainments of the Choir Course:
 Tuesday, Jan. l2, Seventh Annual Concert.
 Tuesday, Feb. 2s, Lecture by Rev. J. E. King.
 Tuesday, March 2, Dunbar Male Quartet and Bell Ringers.
Putnam patriot., 1915-01-08
NEW YEARS Q
Day Passed Quietly, Many Caldade
People Gather to Watch the OIdf Out

New Years day passed offietly
 in Putnam and the police not
 called upon to make an arfesf Busi-
 ness was generally suspendeluring
 the day although some of mills
 ran to make up for much losne on
 account of low water.
 People gathered at ivariousfces to
 watch the old year out ande new year in, and quite a number hained upon the street until after ] clock had struck the midnight hou There was no boisterousness howes but song and cheer or two W waseard as the last stroke Of twelve Ing out. Several house parties were h The Elks had open house andsere was quite a gathering in their lot rooms. The firemen had little pa of their own. A public dance in don hall attracted many.
 Mrs. W. J. Bartlett, ElnIreet, en- tettained the Alpha, Def Sunday school class of the Coregational church New Years eve, q they re- mained to watch the deppre of 1914, playing games, carrying q a musical program and enjoying refhments.
 Miss Minnie F. Keller kertained party of twenty young Pple at the home of L.,0. Williams beuth Main street, with music, gamesnd refresh .ments, until the New VT was we'll .ushered in.
 The day is lone especly observed by our French Canadia population, and many spent the day calling up. on relatives, friends ai neighbors. The early masses at St. ary's church were we'll attended. tather condi- tions were ideal for aIkinds of out door sports and the yogsters enjoyed the day in play. In E afternoon of masons ent to Daniel | Son to attend special meeting of Mo. riah Lodge. The thefes did good business both afternoe and evening. It was day of enjoyfnt throughout the whole city and pubtless many l good resolutions wei made though l hot recorded.
Putnam patriot., 1915-01-08
Officers of Corner Stone l Odge

Corner Stone Lodge, No. l22,F. X A. M., of North Grosvenordale, held it's annual communication and election of officers Friday evening, January 1st. The following officers were elected and duly installed by Past Master George w. Baker:
 Ernest G. Gustafson, w. NJ.
 Charles l.. Knight, S. w.
 John A. Skedgell, J. w.
 Fred 0. Stone, Secretary.
 J. Burton Tourteliotte, Treasurer. George D. Foster, 5. D.
 Gottfrid Freudenthal, J. D.
 William Pattison, 5. S.
 Fritz V. Johnson, J. $.
 Edmond $. Backus, Chaplain.
 Geo. w. Baker, Marshal.
 Edward H. Stone, Tyler.
 The old board of trustees was re- elected. They are, Frank $. Rich mond, George A. Elliott, Randolph H.. Chandler.
Putnam patriot., 1915-01-08
Officers Theft Detecting Society

The Putnam Theft Detecting society at it's meeting Monday afternoon elect ed the following officers for the ensu- ing year:
 President, David k. Clark.
 Vice president, Omer LaRue.
 Clerk and treasurer, E. l.. Wood.
 Collector, r. NJ. LeCIair.
 Executive committee, Lewis F.. Battey, Asahel Battey, Frederick Gut Ter, Frank w. Perry, George W.Whit- tlesey.
 Pnrsuers, George Warren, Leverett C. Burrill, Clarence K. Pierce, Arthur J. Shippee, F. 5. Bruce Charles Ciemons.
 Auditors, Horace A. Warren, Lewis r. Battey, Randolph II. Builard.
Putnam patriot., 1915-01-08
Governor HOIcOmb's Inauguration and
 Ball

A new administration, republican in its political allegiences, but pledged by Governor Marcus H. Holcomb to fgive the state it's best endeavor, took up the reins of office at the capitol Wednes- day. Lieutenant Governor Clifford
 B. Wilson and the state officers elected in November took their oatns of office and assumed their constitutional duties. Governor Simeon K. Baldwin chief executive for four years and of ficers who had served under him for the Inst two years, turned over their departments and returned to private life.
 Chief Justice Prentice of the supreme court of errors administered the oath to Governor Holcomb. The governor read his address in A low tone of voice, but all that he said could be heard dis tinctly, even in the remotest parts of the House chamber.
 After the governor had concluded and the joint session dissolved, both branches adjourned until next We'd nesday, when business will be taken up in earnest. The committees will also be named at that time. Organiza- tion being completed, the republican leaders say they will lose no time in calling county caucuses to make nom- nations to fill offices which have been filled by recess appointments of Gov ernor Baldwin.
 Introduction of new business will end on January 2S and the lesser com. mittees are expected to finish their
 work by April l, making il possible to devote the closing weeks of the session to consideration of the various meas ures recommended by Governor Hol- comb.
 More than 2,500 persons were in at- tendance at the inaugural ball in the
 evening, the concluding feature of Ihe
 inauguration festivities.
 The grand march was led by Gov ernor Holcomb and Mrs. Louis R. Cheney, wife ,of the senator from the 1 irst district. In the boxes were the governors staff, Governor Baldwin
 and staff, Lieutenant Governor Wilson and other state officers. Former Gov ernors Frank B. Weeks and Morgan l G. Bulkeley were present. Among those who attended the ball
 from this section were Representative Joseph Plessis and wife of Putnam, Mrs. Plessis wearing Nile crepe de chene cut decolelte; Representative | John Ash and wife of Pomfret, Mrs. 1 Ash gowned in pale yellow itsffeta draped with shadow lace caught with chiffon rosebuds; Representative k. $. 1 Backns and wife of Thompson, Mrs. 1 Backus wearing embroidered chiffon, l Senator Charles 0. Thompson, wife
 and Miss Thompson of Pomfret, Mrs. l Thompson wearing black net over law endar crepe de chene and Miss Thomp- 1 son pink satin with lace overdress; and Representative Chester k. May and wife of East Woodstock, Mrs. May gowned in iavendar silk with white trimmings.
 Archibald Macdonald of Putnam
 acted as one of temporary tellers dur ing the election of speaker and thu
 preliminary organization of the house
 Souvenir Taylor remembered thu
 members ,of tho house as usual ans
 presented each with small American
 flag.
Putnam patriot., 1915-01-08

Mir. and Mrs. John c. Ga han, Elm street, celebrated the silver anniyersa- " of their wedding last Thursday. They were the recipients of many pres- ents land congratulations from reia- tives and friends. Mr. Gahan is the boss dyer for the Putnam Woolen Co. They were married in Rock vilie New Years Eve, 1889.
 The regular meeting of the kInGss Daughters will be held wish Miss Elix- beth Child, Grove street. Friday, Jan~ uary 10th, at 8 ?. m.
Putnam patriot., 1915-01-08
Minister to Address Franchise League

The January meeting of the Putnam in Odd Fellows hall on Friday of this week. Rev. John k. Stubbert, pastor of the Baptist church, is to address the gathering on Woman Suffrage from a Biblical and Historical View point, giving in part the address which he presented at the Baptist church a few weeks ago. There is to be special music with T. n. Trevithick as soloist.
Putnam patriot., 1915-01-08
REPORTS READ
At First Meeting of Common Council
 in 1918
Alderman Johnson PreSides. Little
 Business Done

The regular monthly meeting of the common council was held Tuesday evening. In the absence of Mayor Macdonald and of Alderman at-large Dady, who is president of the council, Alderman John C. Johnson was elect ed president pro tempore and occupied the chair. Others present were Alder men Marcy, Byrne, Duvert, Psdget, Bouthillette and Davis. Bond of the city clerk, S1 ,000, and city treasurer, sl0,000, were filed and accepted.
 The annual reports of heads of all departments were read and filed. The treasureF's report shows the debt of the city, exclusive of the water depart ment debt, to be Sl677s During the past year eXpenuftures in the several departments were as follows: Fire de- partment, 5, 155 88;poice department, S, ,26S. 90; city court, Sl 429 b6; highway department, $, ,27l .40; general expense, S2,955.33; street lights, B, ,5s7,25; sewer department, S3, i39 .sI; interest account, S5, ,s6s 67; notes, Sll8, ,0o0. The tax col leetor reported that he had collected S37, ,257.97. The chief of the fire de- partment recommended in his report that 500 feet of hose and two nogzles be purchased for use on the new fire truck and 1t was so voted,
 In his monthly report the city off ssfa af. h.a on Mill street had been investigated and would be abated. The notices he sent out relative to connection with sewers had been generally compiled with. The city water had been analy- zed at the request of the New York, New Haven x Hartford railroad to find out if it met with the requirement. of the United States statute relative to water used on trains engaged in inter- state traffic and 1t had been found to meet the requirements. Systematic garbage collection and disposal by cre- nation and medical inspection of schools was recommended. Tine of- tieer stated that he would at all times welcome the fair criticism and advice Of the council as well as their support. The city property committee WAS an- thofized to board up the north end of the shed housing the stone crusher and the fire committee to purchase galvanized iron drip pan to put under the new fire truck.
Putnam patriot., 1915-01-08
New Years Cerc

The management of the Putnam Clothing Company gave New Year's concert last Saturday evening in theiE store in Central Block. Many lovers of music, friends and customers at- tended the recital which was one of the best musical prog rams ever carried out in the city. At one time the store was so filled with people that no more could be admitted and large gather ing stood outside listening to the music
Putnam patriot., 1915-01-08

Miss Olive Milot, district nurse, entertained her sister, Mrs. Pefreault, Of Saranac Lake, N. Y, over Sunday.
 Francis Tetreault has returned to Washington, D. C., where he is in the government service, after visit with relatives in Putnam and Danlelson.
Putnam patriot., 1915-01-08
Card of Thanks

To the friends, neighbors, Israel Put. nam lodge, Mizpah Rebekah lodge, Quinebaug lodge and chapter, and Chas. w. Moore lodge, we wish to ex- tend our deepest gratitude for the kind deeds they have bestowed on us in our great sorrow.
 MRS. LENA SHAW
 Miss LENA SHAW Adv JAMES SHAW
Putnam patriot., 1915-01-08

Putnam Nest of Owls celebrated it's fourth anniversary on Wednesday evening with supper for members and their families, followed by an en- tertainment and dancing. There was a large attendance and an enjoyable time.
Putnam patriot., 1915-01-08

A. +. Shoales, district deputy grand master, was in Putnam Tuesday night and installed the new ly elected officers of Israel Putnam Lodge of Odd Fellows. Following the installation there was drill by the lodge guard which was highly compli- mented. Refreshments were served The following are the officers install. led:
 N. G., Luther NJ Keith,
 V. G., Arthur Loomis.
 Warden, Edward l.. Reynolds. Conductor, J. Arthur Perry.
 Chaplin, Charles K. Ellison.
 R. $. B., Frank l.. Hogan
 l.. s. B., George Il. Rogers
 R. 5. x. G., Herbert A. Johnson. l.. 5. N. c., William r. Warren. k. ;. V. C., Fred D. Card.
 l.. ;. V. c., Roy f. Shippee.
 l. G., Fred c. Williams.
 0. C., Earl H. Tourtellotte.
Putnam patriot., 1915-01-08

Mrs. Albert 0. Hall and two chil- dren have returned nome after ten days visit with Mrs. Halls mother, Mrs. William E. Oates, Danielson.
Putnam patriot., 1915-01-08

The r. II. 5. basket ball team is to go to Woodstock Friday for game with the Academy.
Putnam patriot., 1915-01-08

Miss Rita ChanIpeau has returned to her school In Baltic.
Putnam patriot., 1915-01-08
New TeIepIlOnes

The following telephone subscribers were added to the Putnam exchange during the month of December:
Putnam patriot., 1915-01-08
,ity Hotel Changes Hands

=. -. ity Hotel on South Main street -.. =. I hands last Thursday after L.'..' hen Landlord William II. Moo. R E. psferred his interests in the ho- N 4ness to Edward J. Cassent,
 garage in Winsted. Land-
 Ho msent is hotel man of experi-
 Mving conducted the Farnum d SH Torrington and the United @ Nz hotel in Litchfield. He has a wife and two children. MT. Noonan came here about two years ago from East Hartford. He ,likes our city and has made many friends while he and his family have been here. He has no definite plans for the future aside from the intention of engaging in some oth- eE>business and he hopes to remain in Putnam ,and his many friends here share in that hope.
Putnam patriot., 1915-01-08

Adv
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-07-09

tories were turning out shells as q side
line. They threw up their hands 1t
was impossible to say-there were. 90
very many.
There is a furniture factory here
that is making Them they told us. 1T
is provided with lathes. you know"
1t seems there is a larger fish factory
in Lubbock than the one we saw. But
We were not permitted to visit ii. Our
guide was refreshingly candid about n.
They are making something there
which it is desired you shall not see"
said he. Il don't know what II is-but
I suspect it is hand grenades."
We walked through shipyafd.
There are other yards in Lubbock, but
we had only time to see one. BY and
by we came upon the evidences OF the
manufacture of shells. There was
rank of 100 or more goulash cannons-
field kitchens-which were being turned
out in place of the floating affairs. for
which there is little present use. They
were building a few small boats. they
told us. but no ships. Their shops were
busy on work for the government and
on repairs to ships entering the harbor.
Let us go this way We said at
gate that stood invitingly half opened
Our guides came to us beseechingly.
Not that way they said. Not that
way. 1t is verboten."
So there was something beside shells
behind that gate.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-07-09

against becoming citisens. It Is ex-
planned that they do not now esteem 1t
q privilege to become citizens of the
United States. because it has been
repeatedly shown to them that II they
entered the Union they would always
be held as an inferior part, a body pol
itic not worthy of ultimate statehood.
Through each successive Congress
many hearings take place, and many
bills have been introduced to give the
insular people more liberal form of
government, but their consideration in
variably is put off without final action.
Each year the lid is closed down on
the same situation. Enthusiastic Porto
Rico has spent her money freely to
send delegates and commissions to
Congress. The resident commissioner,
Luis Munoz Rivera, has worked I'M
ceasingly to impress Congress with the
needs Of that country. but 1t is declared
nothing has ever been accomplished
and matters stand just where they did
sixteen years ago.