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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-10-22
ALBERT WILL FIGHT
TILL BELGIUM IS FREE

Rome, Oct. 2l.-Pope Benedict has
iust received from King Albert of
Belgium reply 10 an autograph
letter from His Holiness, urging the
King to initiate steps looking TO the
conclusion Of peace.
The King thanked the Pope for his
promise to use his influence with
Germany to bring about the evacua-
ton Of Belgium territory in the
event Of peace, but declared that he
would never lay down his sword
while his country was "in slavery"
Pope Benedict Is represented as
being greatly disappointed at the
outcome OF his efforts.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-10-22
"HOCH DIE HOHENzOLLERNw
Berlin Celebrates 500th Anniversary Of
Their Rule in Brandenburg.

Berlin, Oct. 81 (by wireless to Tuck
erton. y. J.)-The five hundredth an
niversary of the establishment of the
Hoheuzollern rule over Brandenburg
was celebrated here to-day. III the
streets of Berlin were decorated with
bunting, but by order of the Emperor
there were no other festivities.
The newspapers without exception
eulogize the Hohenzollern dynasty,
crediting II with being the cause Of
Germanys present greatness.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-10-22
SEIZE GERMAN PROPERTY
Russians Make Answer 10 Kaisers
Threat, in Poland.

Petrograd, oct H.-Creat promi-
hence Is given By the @Novoe Vremya'
20 q declaration, evidently inspired, on
the attitude of the Russian government
toward property OF Germans. This
declaration comes as reply 20 the
manifesto issued several weeks ago by
a group Of German professors that
Russia must cede territory occupied by
German troops.
The "Novoe Vremya" says that losses
OF Russian subjects in territory occu-
neid by German troops will be made
up at the expense Of property Of Ger
man subjcc In other parts of Russia.
Millions Of acres Of Russian land for
merly colonized by German subjects
and hundreds Of industrial, mercantile
and financial undertakings Of Germans
in Russia have been or are being Sc.
questrs.ed and placed under control OF
Russian officials. The total value Of
these properties runs into the hun
dreds Of millions.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-10-22
NAVAL GUNNERS DRAFTED
Londor's Zeppelin Defence Batteries
in Their Hands.

London, Oct. 21.--The fact that aero
planes alone cannot be relied on as
An adequate defence against Zeppelins
and that expert naval gunners have
been attached to anti-aircraft batteries
and searchlight stations in London
were the most interesting statements
made by 4. J. Balfour, First Lord Of
the Admiralty, in answering running
fire of questions in the House of Com
mons to-day.
Bad weather, Mr.. Balfour said, had
hampered the British aeroplanes during
the recent Zeppelin attack. He char
acterized as a legend the report that
six zeppelins appeared off Harwich on
the afternoon Of the same day.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-10-22
SWEDISH SHIP FIRED ON
'wo Men Wounded as Result Of Ger
= IL. l..

Two Men Wounded as Result Of Ger
mans Mistake"
London. Oct. PA Reuter- dispatch
from Malmo says the Swedish subms-
rine Hvalen was fred on this morning
of Ystad by German submarine,
which mistook her for British YES
sci. The mate and a sailor wern
wounded. The submarine was slightly
damaged.
The Malmo squadron OF the Swedish
feet hes gone TO Ystad.
Stockholm, Oct 21,-The attack on
the Swedish submarine Hvalen was
made by an armed German trawler.
The Swedish Minister at Berlin has
been instructed TO make a vigorous
protest
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-10-22
ESCAPE SERVICE BY FRAUD
Frenchmen Get illegal Certificates OF
Tnatne.s from Physicians.

Paris. oct. 2l.-The French military
authorities, says la Libert6,' have
discovered an organization OF physi-
clans and others for supplying freudu-
lent certificates Of physical uniitness
for active service or for showing such
disabilities as shall permit the holders
TO serve only in the auxiliary branches
Of the army.
Various arrests have been made, the
newspaper adds, Drs Achille, Lom-
bard and Saint Morice being among
those in custody. Dr. Lombard was
formerly a municipal councilman Of
lvry, q village near Paris.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-10-22

English newspapers draw parallel
between the case of Miss Cavell IN
Belgium and that of Mrs. Louise Her
bert. who was sentenced 20 six months
imprisonment as spy in England.
Mrs. Herbcrt's appeal vas heard ut
Durham yesterday. She is Of German
birth and parentage, and the wife Of
an English curate az Darlington. She
admitted that she had sought informa-
ton regarding munitions and intended
20 send this information TO Germany.
The Judge asked her yesterday:
Did you intend 70 send the informa-
ton to Germany if you got the
chance?"
ayes, did" she replied.
Mrs. Herbert also admitted she had
corresponded with Germany through
friends in Switzerland. The judge,
astonished By her frank answers, re-
marked, This woman has a conscience
she wishes 70 answer truthfully ana
deserves credit for that. At the same,
time she Is dangerous" He affirmed
the sentence Of six months imprison-
mcnt
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-10-22

tons in the Forest Of Givenchy, 70
tho northeast of Souchez
In the Lorraine district surprise
attack OIL the part Of the enemy
against our listening posts to the
east Of Moncel resulted in complete
failure
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-10-22

The German War Office on October
gave out what was described as an
army order of General Johre calling
on the French troops 20 drive the Ger
mans out Of France. Official denial o.
the authenticity Of this order was made
in Paris.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-10-22

any other nation. He would have
made more than the diplomatic in
ouiries which have been made by a
great neutral nation into this crime.
Riaht and proper as those Inquiries
are. he would have made his inquiries
by the thunder of the guns Of tho BRIT
ish feet and pressed the question with
the Nelson touch which won Trafalgar,
as. indeed. our own feet at this mo-
nent Is only too ready 20 do. But Is
IL possible there Is one young man In
England to-day who will SIT still under
this monstrous wrong?
All shall they scorn Ire, Pol and Pen.
Thea twenty thousand Cornish men
VIII know the f.ason Why.
"The spirit Of Nelson must indeed
have died out of our young men, which
n certainly has not, If the answer Is
not the same to-day. The three mill
ion new recruits asked for will be
there. Why was she put 70 death 7
WHY was she murdered? Three thou
sand thousand Englishmen, Scotsmen
and Irishmen will know the reason why!
Gods curse is on the nation, however
disciplined and efficient, that tramples
under foot and openly defies the laws
of chivalry which once relieved the
horrors OF war. Il is crime that
dwarfs even that Of the Lusitania."
Womanllness Above Prudence.
1.-THE Morning Post" publishes let
ter from Miss Cavells cousin concern
ing her devotion to her work as Il
nurse.
"My cousins intense devotion TO the
alienation OF suffering caused her 10
devote her life to nursing in Brussels
the letter says. "She voluntarily re-
NAMED there to continue her work
when the city was taken by the Ger
mans. She would have nursed Ger
man with as much tender care as an
Enplishman.
an a letter 70 me she said: we
have no wounded here now. The Al
lies do not come here and the Germans
are sent back to their own country.
The few that remain are nursed by
their own countrywomen, so we are
denied the great consolation of being
of use In our own special way
"She allowed the womanly quality Of
compassion to get the better Of -pru-
dence and self-interest. For this she
has suffered untold miseries and died
q martyrs death"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-10-22
Cabinet Will Collapse
Thinks J. AMMAN Bryce

by Csble 10 TIE Thbunsi
London, Oct. 2l.-"l firmly believe
tho government will collapse was 'he
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-10-22
No Delay After Sentence.

On the evening Of the 18th VI. Dele
val learned from unofficial sources that
the sentence Of death had been passed
az o'clock in the afternoon and that
Miss Cavell would be shot at o'clock
in the morning.
On October 9 Mr.. Whitlock notified
Walter Hines Page. the American Am
bassador in London. that sentence
Of death had been asked for, but that
he had hopes the court might decline
10 grant il. Mr.. Whitloek added that
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-10-22
what Nelson Would Have Done.

The Bishop Of London referred 20
the execution Of Miss Cavell N ser
mon preached to-day in connection
with the Trafalgar Day celebrations.
In the course Of his sermon he said:
Il wonder what Nelson would have
said if he had been told an English
girl had been shot In cold blood By
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1915-04-14

till then she was remarkable
woman in many ways and was
known as a most cheerful giver
to the needy, doing untold good
to those unable to help them
selves. She was strong pillar
in aiding her husband in pasto-
raj work, making his burdens
lighter and his heart gladder in
this great Christian work. They
having no children have given
many of their loved ones the
benefit of good education,
which is a living monument to
these Christians. She was brave,
under all trials and Affections and
with great Christian fortitude
she has borne the loss of every
member of her parent family,
save one sister, Mrs. Tom Lyon.
but she has had the tenderest
care and love in the home of her
niece, Mrs. Lucretia Mullinax,
aside from the devotion of many
nieces and nephews. FOR 40
years this venerable couple have
lived to share each others joys
and sorrows, and the separation
will not be long. Mrs. Burton
was in her 72nd year and was
born and reared near Bethany
Church, where on Sabbath after
noon she was tenderly laid by
| many who were near and dear
! to her, and where she was life
long and Jealous member. The
burial service was conducted by
Rev. J. E. johnson. The floral
tributes were many and beauti-
ful numbers of them coming
from the florists in Augusta. A
great assemblage Of relatives and
friends followed this dear wife,
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Death of Mrs. G. Il. Burton.

Troy, March 1.-(Specia)-
Scarcely two mouths have passed
since the burial of one of our es-
teemed residents, and our grief
stricken people had hardly arisen
from the apathy OF shock occa-
stoned by one loved friend, when
another came Saturday morning,
sorrowfully saying Mrs. Sallie
Burton, the beloved and affec-
tionate wife and help-meet of
Rev. G. H. Burton, one OF our
eldest and esteemed residents,
had been called into THAT beau
ty of holiness, " by One who new
er errs. I"
Mrs. Burton has been in fail.
ing health for several years, but
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relative, friend and Christian to
the city of the dead"
Mrs. Burton leaves behind her
a record of love and faithfulness
in the home life. not only her
family, but numerous friends
will cherish the memory of her
deeds of kindness to those who
stood in need of a helping hand.
To her sorely bereaved hus-
band and many sad ones, We
deeply sympathize.
The pail bearers were Messrs.
J. D. Moss, j. W. Lyon, ]. L.
Russell, ST., j. Fl. P. McCaslan.
T. A. Tolbert and G. A. Banks.
Those from a distance who at
tended the burial were Mr.. W.
H. Yeldell, Sr., Mr.. and Mrs.
Ashby King, Mr.. and Mrs. E.
F. Jay, Mr.. and Mrs. T. M. John
Burris, of Greenwood; Mr.. Os-
car Bushnell, Mrs. Floride Bush
nell Freeland, Augusta; Mr.. Cum
bingham and MISS Sallie Parker,
Parksville; Mr.. and Mrs. ]. Ad-
ger Brown, of Chenille; Mr.. and
Mrs. Abe Broadwater of Green
wood. A. Nice.
Troy, S. c., March 22nd, 1915.
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Hatcher.

G. w. Wright was operated
upon at an infrmary in Louis
vile this week for lock bowels.
The operation proved a success,
and his large circle of friends
feel encouraged to know that he
can be with them again. Mr..
Wright is respected by every one
because he has done so many
acts of kindness to the people in
general.
We have another candidate for
the legislature, in the person of
Mr.. Daniel T. Williams, Green's
burg. His grandfather repre-
scented this district quite a num-
Der of years ago. He is a pro-
nounced Democrat and we'll quail
flied to hold the office to which
he aspires. He is a fluent speak
er and can answer all attacks of
the opposition.
MIR. Josh Hall, Spurlington,
has announced as a Republican
candidate to the legislature. He
was a Bull Mooser until recently.
His return to his first love may
be on account of the head chief
being in state of "inocuous
deseutude." The G. o. P. ele-
plant may not be so susceptible
to the foot and mouth disease as
the Bull Moose. We hope that
Democratic prosperity will not
cause su h useful animal to
become extinct.
Quite a number of our boys
who are yet in their teens, can
be found upon the streets of
Camphellsville, Saturday even
ings and after night. It would
be well enough for the parents
to investigate and find out their
footsteps while loafng. If
some steps are not taken to en-
deavor them to stay at home,
there will be a number of incor.
rigibles to break the peace of
law-abiding people. This is a
matter of great importance, and
a strict enforcement of a curfew
law will bear good fruits. A
number of the boys do not reach
home until the Sabbath. Cur
rent reports say that some OF
them indulge in acts not condu-
Give to the best interest of them.
selves. So. parents, you are ad.
monished to look after this while
in it's infancy.
MIR. D. D. Walton died at his
home at Campbellsville, on Ap
ril LIST, after a lingering illness
of tuberculosis. His remains
were taken to Hiseville, Bar
rem county, for interment. Mr.
Walton is a brother-in-law o.
MIR. Ed Hill. He was a devou
Christian and was reconciled t,
his fate.
George F. Turner, who is teach
ing at Central Academy, an,
Marshall Cloyd, a student o
Central University, spert Eas
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Whenever you hear a young
girl on the streets alluded to as a
chicken" you may know that
some father and mother have
been neglecting their duty.
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G. T. Abner gave a splendid
talk to the young people of Beth
el. last Sunday, on character
building.
]. H. Pike holds the record as
a teacher. He has taught %
schools in the same district and
bids fair to teach others. if spar
ed the time. He is a practical
teacher and is universally, liked.
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and the prospects for that weed
is not very f1atterinQ.

ana the prospects Tor CnaC weed
is not very fiattering.
Mr.. James Hays, of Ozark,
Adair county, is teaching very
interesting school on Meadow
Creek. His attendance has been
exceptionally good, and the
progress of the pupils is salts
factory to the patrons.
W. S. Griffin sold a five year
mule to Robert R. Ramsey for
500.
Mr.. R. C. Buchanan is attending
Presbytery at Hus tonville. He
will represent Bethel church.
ED. W. G. Montgomery is con-
Quoting an interesting series of
meetings at the Christian church
Campbellsville. A great deal of
interest is being manifested and
number have united with the
church. The membership has
about decided to build a large
house for worship. The present
building cannot accommodate
the attendance. They have a
beautiful location and a modern
edifice will be a desired addition.
Ernest Rogers sold a team of
aged mules for SITS.
w. F. Campbell, one of our
up.to-date farmers, is going to
sow Soudan grass this spring.
1t is recommended by the U. S.
government and all of the ex-
pertinent station. Its feeding
qualities are superior to timothy
hay. It is drouth resisting
plant.
Mr.. William Sallee, who has
been dangerously sick for two
months, is not making any
progress towards recovery. His
neighbors have been very kind
to him in his troubles.
Mr.. William Abner, wife and
daughter, of New Market, were
with Gilbert Abner, of this place.
last Sunday. Mr.. Abner is a
Ford enthusiast.
Mrs. Elizabeth Wilcox, aged
sc, is sick with pneumonia, at
the home of her daughter. Mrs.
W. W. Warren. She has been
confined to her room for about
three weeks, and little hope OF
her recovery is entertained. She
has something near 80 grand
children according to state.
: ment of a grand child. She is
the mother of 10 Wilcox, of CO.
, Goa cola fame.
MIR. Isaac Tate and wife, WHIT
) have been so-journing at White
) Plains, Florida, since October
: returned home Monday night
. They enjoyed their stay ant
I come back greatly benefited il
{ health.
We have three prosperous Sun
day Schools in this community
: The attendance is extra good
Putnam patriot., 1915-02-19
EAST WOODSTOCK

Mrs. J ane Perry returned last Thurs day from an extended visit With her son in Windsor and relatives in Prov. ideDce.
 Rev. T. A. Turner preached a peace sermon at the Congregational church Sunday morning, Micah iv, 5.
 George Bosworth has had electric lights installed in his grocery store and the fluid was turned on last frI- day evening. Others are contemplat- ing their residences, barns, etc.
 Rebearsals are being held for the Temple of Fame, which will be gwen at social the last of the month. The cast met with MT. and Mrs. F. A. Jor- dan on Tuesday evening.
 Burdette White of Westfield is visit ing his sister, Mrs. Chester May. MT. White has been quite ill with rheuma a. tic fever.
 Miss Mabel Murtagh of Providence who gave readings at the entertain ment given by the seniors of Wood- stock Academy, spent the weekend with George Frink and family.
 It is expected the funeral of Adolph Lawson will be held on Friday and will be private.
 The Reading Club met with Mrs. Lindeman Wednesday afternoon. Cur rent events were discussed, followed by the subject of the afternoon, "Egypt, the land of mystery" The leaders were Mrs Everett May and Mrs. A. Il. Hubbard.
Putnam patriot., 1915-02-19
ASHFORD

Eddie Lewis is entertaining the humps.
 Rev. James B. King leetured in Kill lingly last Friday evening.
 Mrs. Mary Warren is visiting inNew York.
 Several from this place attended the social at North Ashford on Thursday evening, also the social at Woodstock Academy Friday evening.
 Charles Lewis of Baypath Institute. Springfield, spent the weekend al his home here.
 Lawrence Keith had adenoids and tonsils removed at Dr. Mason's hospi- tai at Willimantic last Saturday.
 MT. and Mrs. Eli Weeks, Mrs. Ellery Badger, and Mrs. Charles Clark were in Putnam Wednesday.
 Darwin Lewis resumed his duties in Putnam this week after being at home since Christmas on account of poor health.
 Mrs. c. N. Clark spent couple of days last week with her parents In West Thompson.
 Mrs. Fred Bowen entertained her sister and husband, NIT. and Mrs. Eve rett Phillips of Charlton one day last week.
 Mrs. Elisha Perry and Mrs. Frank Chamberlain were entertained at Mrs. Lee Lyonis at Phoenixyille Wednes- day.
 The Ladies Aid of the Methodist church met at Mrs. Frank Chamber lain's Tuesday afternoon to sew.
 Twins, Frank and Leon. were born Monday to Mir. and Mrs. Leon hopic'
Putnam patriot., 1915-02-19
THE PUTNAM PATRIOT February r9 rors
 WOODSTOCK

Sunday mornings service at the First church was appropriate to Lin coin day. The fiag-draped pulpit, pat Tiotie hymns, masteriy sermon upon the character of Lincoln by the pastor and the Sunday school Lincoln pro- gram were all incentives not only to patriotism but to nobler, truer living.
 George Spalding is making 8 trip to Canada this week and Mrs. Spalding is visiting her brother in c astoneury.
 MT. and Mrs. HinEichs were in town over Sunday. staying st Lakeside.
 Mrs. Perkins and Miss Rilla Child were in Boston Fridsy and Saturday and Miss Child went to Concord as guest of her brother.
 William Howard and wife spent Sunday in Glastonbury.
 Clarence Fl. Child attended the Con- necticut probate assembly meeting in Hartford on Wedne day and meet ing in interests of agricultural fairs on Tuesday. He was accompanied by Mrs. Child.
 Mrs. Herbert gave a young ladies valentine party at Plaine Hill on Sat urday.
 Mrs. Anna l.. Johnson, an old resi- dent, died at her home Tuesday. Fu- neral services will be held from her late home at o'clock Friday followed by a service in the Swedish church, Burial will be in the Swedish eeme. tery.
Putnam patriot., 1915-02-19
POMFRET

At the Neighoorhood House Satur- day evening, Feb 20th, the company will be entertained by "musical re- busesn which will be followed by the singing of oldtime songs.
 The dance last Friday was well at tended and enjoyed by all.
 Charles w. Grosyenor, who has not been we'll for the past few weeks, went to the Day kimball hospital for seri- ous operation on Tuesday which seems to be successful as far as can be seen now.
 Mrs. Julia ,Grosvenor Proctor and son .Grosvenor came home to her fa- ther's on Tuesday.
 Quite serious accident occurred to some of those coasting on the hill near Richard Clemmons' house one night last week. Joseph Lindgrin was talk ing double runner down the bill flll- ed with small boys land had nearly reached the foot when he saw a sled coming toward him. He turned out but the other sled turned the same way and so a collision occurred at once. Miss Emma Spencer was steer ing on the other sled and had one or two passengers on but she was the only one to be thrown of. Joseph Lind grin's head :and rib were hurt so he wss unconscious for couple of hours but after being strapped up by the doc tor was able to be out the next morn- ing, but while Miss Emma fainted she soon came to herself and the boys drew her home on the sled. No bones were broken but she was bruised from head to foot and is not able to be about yet, although she is much better. Mrs. Charlie Brennan of Providence has been spending week with her sister, Mrs. Ernest Spencer.
Putnam patriot., 1915-02-19
NORTH WOODSTOCK

Miss Bernice Leavitt is home for a few days.
 Several from this place are attending the dancing school in East Woodstock Miss Mary F. Potter, afsistant super visor of rural schools, is visiting the Normal school in New Britain, and will spend the week end and Wash ingtons birthday with Senator and Mrs. J. M. Tatem in Hartford.
 The Woodstock Mems Club had the pleasure of listening to talk on 1.-The betteTment of rural conditions by Judge Burton Potter of Worcester. MT. Potter has a large farm and under stands country conditions. Several SC lections were given by the male quar- tet. At the next meeting, Feb. 24th i, c. l.. Rawson will give a paper on birds. The subject of having music in the schools will be debated. Mrs. Geo. Hartwell, Jr, of Southbridge has been engaged to give vocal selections, and as she was trained for concert work a treat may be expected. There will be no admission fee the club bearing the expense.
 MT. and Mrs. Elmer J. Corttis spent Tuesday in Worcester.
 MT. and Mrs. Chester Avery have gone 10 live near New London where he has secured position on farm.
 An auction sale of the stock and farming tools of the late Charles All drich was held Thursday.
 Mrs. Perry, who lives with her daugh- ter, Mrs. II. P. Hiboard, is very sick with pneumonia.
 Ozia Milligan and Edgar Trask at. tended the automobile show in Hart i. ford last week.
Putnam patriot., 1915-02-19
WEST THOMPSON

Frank Johnson and family enter tained friends from Pomfret Sunday.
 Rev. and Mrs. Miller entertained their daughter, Mrs. Charles Clark Of Eastford Wednesday and Thursday of last week.
 Miss Ellen Sandstrom recently visit ed friends in Hartford and vicinity. While in Hartford she made arrange ments to enter a sewing school where she is to learn dressmaking.
 D. K. Hickey has had the two large elm trees that stood near where his house was burned last summer cut down, as they were so badly burned at the time of the fire as they were nearly dead. One of the trees is said to be eighty years old.
 Mrs. H. Ramsdell is on the sick list, also others in town have hard colds.
 Rev. and Mrs. Miller attended the ministeria association that met at Danielson last, week.