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Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1915-03-26
Our Flag

The following poem was written by
the old veteran who came TO the de.
Tense of the battle flags which another
veteran, an enthusiast for peace, sug-
gested be destroyed. The article APP
peared in last weeks PATRIOT:
(By Commander Eben w. Pike, VIM.
Ill. Smart Post 80, G. A. RI
The Flag of Flags, our beacon light,
That floats throughout the world;
It's grand old colors, fast and bright,
Resplendent when unfurIed.
Think of the scenes its gazed upon,
When borne by the boys in blue,
Think how grand and how renowned,
Is our beautiful flag, so true.
1t has waved aloft in the battles din,
When the bullets were flying fast,
1t has seen the comrades the battle
win,
When the shrek of the shell had
passed.
1t stood in the front of the grand
parade,
When the boys were marching home,
And its beautiful colors will never fade,
But keep bright as the setting sun.
Its a grand old emblem, and knows
not fear,
And Ii stands for God and right,
And il brings us a smile-but some
times tear,
When il mourns for those lost In the
fight.
We love it, we Hove it, as grandIy II
waves,
Over land and DER sea, everywhere,
By our lives we'll protect ii, as over
the graves
or our comrades-it floats bright
and fair.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1915-03-26
City COurt-GeiSSIer Judge

Five cases were disposed of in the
city court Wednesday morning.
Adolphus LeClair and his wife plead
guilty 10 intoxicalion and were sem
fenced to 80 days in Jail and costs.
Judgment was suspended and they
were placed in the custody of the pro-
baton officer for six months. The
couple are both on the so.called black
list and Emile Lapoint, George Le-
vesque and Philip Gadbois were ar
raigned charged with conveying liquor
to them. Lapoint plead guilty to an
intoxlcation charge also and his fine
and costs amounted to $2609 The
other two accused plead not guilty but
LeClair, his wife and daughter all tes-
titled that the men came to their home
last Saturday night each bringing a
pint of liquor and giving the couple a
drink. They were found guilty. Lee
vesque was fined $25 and costs OF IS. 90
and Gadbois, who had never been in
court before, was fined $15 and costs of
$500.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1915-03-26
Died in Hotel

While preparations werebeing made
to remove him TO the Day Kimball
hospital, Henry Cole, so, travelling
salesman, died at the Attawaugan
hotel In Dsnielson Sunday night.
, Mr.. Cole travelled for Buffalo
house and was making trip through
New England. He arrived in Daniel
son last week Tuesday and was taken
i'll. 1t was not thought that his con-
dition was serious but pneumonia de-
veloped during the day Sunday and
while physician and the landlord
were making him ready to be brought
to the hospital he collapsed in his
chair and died within few minutes,
probably from heart failure.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1915-03-26

SUPERIOR COURT
States Attorney Praises Young Men Who
Caught Horse Thief
One Uncontested Divorce Granted

In the Superior court Friday morn.
ing States Attorney Searls praised Us.
car Swanson and Ernest Prince Of
North Grosvenordale, who were seek
ing a reward for catching horse thief,
for their quick action and bravery. He
said that they assumed considerable
risk In tackline the thief and the case
was decidedly worthy OF considera.
ton. The petitioners were represent.
ed by Lawyer Howard e. Bradford.
Last October horse and wagon be-
longing to George Austin of North
Grosvenordale was stolen from In front
of Mullnn's store, Putnam. Word
was telephoned to North Grosvenor-
dale Of the occurrence. Swanson and
Prince were In store at North Gros-
,enordale and heard Of the theft. They
shortly afterward left in an automo-
bile to go to Thompson town. On the
way they saw o man coming toward
them with his horse on the dead run.
They maneuvored the auto SO that he
had to slow down and they saw that
he had the stolen horse. They told the
man they wanted him and he jumped
from the wagon and ran. Swanson
caught him behind ished and after a
struggle subdued him. Prince caught
the horse, bianketed and hitched It,
They then took the thief in the ma
chine to the home of a constable. On
the way the captive several times at
tempted to jump from the auto. He
was finally locked up In the lookup.
At the November session of the Supe-
rior court the man, George Arseneault,
plead guilty to the theft and was sen.
fenced to states prison for not less
than Two nor more than four years.
The maximum reward, 500, was ,al.
lowed and each young man gets half.
One uncontested divorce was heard
and granted on the egs0pnd of intoIera-
BILE cruelty Sarah Duprey was grant.
ed the decree from her husband, Fred
Duprey. The couple were marriedAu.
gust 9TH 1851 Woonsocket, but have
lived most of the time in North Gros.
venordale. The plaintiff, Mrs. Eioise
Bellerose and Miss MaoeI Dupre
daughter of the plaintiff and defend.
ant, testified that about three or four
times week plaintiff would get drunk
and smash up the dishes and furni-
ture and throw things at his wife be-
sides striking her and using vile Ian
guage to her. Custody of three minor
children were given plaintiff and de.
fendant is ordered TO pay alimony OF
So a week toward the support of his
children.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1915-03-26
Row on Livery Street

A general row that started on Livery
street Wednesday night resulted in
one man getting rap on the side Of
the head with some instrument and
one revolver shot fired low and no in
jury following. As near as the police
could ascertain an argument started
in saloon among some five or six
men and waxed warmer when the
street was reached. Vile names were
exchanged and suddenly revolver
was fired. The men then ran and no
arrests were made. Later it developed
that two of the opposing parties came
together in the railroad yard and one
man hit another with q blackjack or
some other weapon cutting him near
the ear.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1915-03-26

The neighboring borough Of Daniel
son Is due to get into the lime-light -
the Banking Borough. Last Thurs
day the general assembly passed bill
allowing the Brooklyn Savings Bank
TO remove to Danielson and when IL
locates there the borough will have
two savings banks, national bank
and two trust com panies. The Brook
Ign bank has been DESTROYS Of remov-
ing to Danielson for some time and
the measure has been before various
sessions of the legislature but has
heretofore been acted upon unfayor-
ably.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1915-03-26
Escaped Serious Injury

Alfred +. Harvey, coachman for a..
r. Deming, narrowly escaped serious
injury Tuesday morning when horse
he was driving ran away al the corner
OF Bridge and Church streets. Harvey
was bringing a passenger 10 catch the
Boston express. When rounding the
corner at Bridge street one side OF the
shaft broke and The horse bolted. The
passenger jumped and Harvey was
thrown out. The carriage tipped over
and came within few inches Of land
ing on Harvey's back. He escaped
with few scratches and bruises. The
horse ran down Church and Pomfret
streets and was stopped in the business
section of the city.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1915-03-26
G. A. R. Encampment at New Britain

Department Commander Francis v.
Streeter of New Britain has issued his
order for the forty eighth annual en-
campment of the Department of Con-
necticut, G. A. r., in New Britain
Thursday and Friday, April Is and 16,
at the state armory. Headquarters
will be in Grand Army hall. Connec
ticut veterans of the Civil War may
take part in two other important
events this year. They may attend
the national encampment at Washing
ton, ID. c., and the national peace jubi-
lee at Vicksburg, Miss.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1915-03-26
Birthday Party

At the home of her grandmother,
Mrs. Mary E. Evans, so Farrows
street, Thursday afternoon fourteen
friends of Gladys Stratton gathered at
a party given in honor of her eleventh
birthday. There was prettily deco
rated birthday cake and many good
things and happy little plans for Civ
ing the young people pleasant after
noon. Those present were; Marion
Wilcox, Walter Wilcox, Ruth Shaw,
Evelyn Shaw, Walter shaw, Edith
Pease, Odile Benoit, Dorothy Bone,
Dorothy Lord, Thera Ames, Evelyn
Bunker, Doris Card, Florence Ban
forth and Sarah Barber.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1915-03-26
GRANGE NOTES
Putnam Grange Notes

Putnam Grange, ut the meeting held
Monday evening, March end, observ-
ed Neighbours Night by entertaining
members from Wolf Den, Quinnatisset
and Senexet Oranges. After the busi-
ness meeting the following program
was given by the visiting oranges:
Piano solo Mrs. Watson, Wolf Den
Paper Mr.. Haines, Wolf Den
Irish monologue Mr.. White, Senexet
Essay Mrs. Smith. Wolf Den
Piano duet Misses sheldon and Foye,
Song Quartet from Senexet
Essay Miss Whitman, Quinnatisset
Remarks Worthy Deputy Il. Il.
Brown, Wolf Den
Refreshments were served and danc-
Ing was enjoyed until late hour.
The next meeting will be held April
18th. Applications for membership
will be received at this meeting.
Senexet Grange
Senexet Grange was we'll attended
at the last regular meeting, held Wed.
nesday evening, March 18th. The hall
was appropriately decorated in COM
lnemoration of the patron saint Of Ire
land. The following program was pre-
sented
A synopsis OF the life of st. Patrick,
Michael White.
Irish Melodies, fife and drum corps.
Frank Wright and NJ. J. White.
Solo, Killarney, Mrs. Mildred w wright.
Short talk onafarming, marketing, in
dustries and sports la Ireland, MI
chael White.
Reading, The Shamrock, Miss Nellie
Lowe.
Solo, Where the river Shannon flows,
Miss Ethel Basto.
Poem, The irish Hoidier's Ode to MIN
Columbia. Mtss kssnsyans Gard
ner.
Chapter Of Our Couexnusd t5sosy,
Miss Kathsstns Gardner.
A.smail sum was voted TO hc appro@
priated by the Grange to the Belgian
Relief Fund, to be sent on the Easter
cargo. Light refreshments were served.
Senexet accepted the Invitation Of
Putnam Grange TO be present Mt their
Neighbors' Night, Monday evening,
March 22d.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1915-03-26

This railroad believes in courtesy.
1t expects Its officers and employees
to be courteous In all their dealings
with passengers, patrons and one an.
other. LII asks that they in turn be
treated courteously'
The railroad officer and employee,
above nil others, should be courteous
because the railroad is a semi public
institution Those who patronize the
railroad expect and should receive
courtesy ond helpful treatment.
Courtesy Is catching.
Be courteous always. Courtesy
makes the rough places much easier
and helps TO. smooth away life's little
difficulties. Courtesy lis . bushes as.
set, gain and never . loss. Courtesy
Is one mark Of good railroad man.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1915-03-26
Interesting Locals

SpecialI values in School Suits.
Now's the time they'll be fully appre-
ciated, "a, IS and So. Bat and ball
free. Church Clothing Go.
Our Easter Quitting is ready. Suit,
top coat, hat or furnishings-we've the
latest things and the best values.
Church Clothing Co.
A fine showing Of smart and exclu-
sive millinery at most reasonable pri.
ces at Miss Diane Breault's, Y Elm
street, opp Congregational church.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1915-03-26
SUCCESSFUL SHOW
French Canadian Amateurs Score
Big Hit
Sacrifice Of . Brother Witnessed by
Large Audience

The cream of the French dramatic
talent of the city picked from all of
the French Canadian societies in Put
nam scored big hit in the production
of j. l.. Brisette's masterpiece, The
Sacrifice of a Brother, in st. Johns
hall, Tuesday evening. The hall was
crowded to the doors and over 800
was realized to be used in the observ-
ance Of st. Johns Day.
The production was under the per-
sonal supervision of the author of the
play, who took the leading role and
demonstrated that ne Is a dramatic &C.
tor of ability as well as a playwright.
Mr.. Brisette was assisted by his daugh-
ter, Miss Marie Ange Brisette, In the
leading female role and was seen to
excellent advantage lin her portrayal
of the adopted child, Blanche. The
local talent was equal to the occasion
and proved an admirable supporting
company. Miss Rosalma Lafiamme,
Is years old, demonstrated fine con.
ception of the part of the servant, An.
toinette, and her acting was graceful
and natural. AS the nephew, Jacques
Renaud, the villain of the play, Rosa
rio Lacroix left nothing to be desired.
He made his initial appearance and
his work was of the best. Miss Cecile
Benoit, as Madame Carigan, was fine,
but this was expected of this talented
young lady who has been seen in many
plays in the past. David Beausoleil
made good impression as the banker,
Col. Maurice Carigan; David Breault
as Raoul Miro, as the sweetheart Of
Blanche, was an ardent wooer; and
Napoleon Jette, an officer, rounded out
most competent company.
The applause was generous through.
out the play and In certain situations
handkerchiefs were used to wipe moist
ure from the eyes. The production
was called the best in long list of sue
cessful productions produced by Mr..
Brisette in this city using local anna
teurs for the cast.
The music was furnished by Adolph
us Bernier, piano, and. Joseph Nj. Be-
lair, violin.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1915-03-26
Obituary
Edwin Perry

Edwin Perry, for many years resi-
dent of Putnam and Pomfret, died at
IL O'Clock Sunday night at the home Of
his brother, Eek mayor franklin w.
Perry, Grove street. Death was due TO
a complication of diseases as The result
of old age.
Mr.. Perry was born in Dudley, Mass,
Sept. %, 1885, and was, therefore, near
ly SO years of age. He was the oldest
son of George n. and Sarah A. White
Perry. He was itwice married but
both of his wives are dead and there
were no children. His first wife was
Hester Anne Rogers Phipps OF Web
ster and his second marriage was TO
Mrs. Mary A Park Warren of Cam
den, n. Y, sister of Dewitt q. Park i,
superintendent of the Windham
County Temporary Home. Besides
his brother in this city he leaves sis
ter, RS. Addie Joslin, OF North Gros-
venordale. Mr.. Perry was for time
engaged In the manufacture Of knives
In Southbridge and Dudley, Mass.
Later he conducted livery stables In
Putnam and Pomfret and during his
late years he had the stage route be
tween Putnam and Pomfret. Mr. Per-
ry's health began to fail a few years
ago and he was forced TO give up ac-
tive business.
Funeral services were conducted at
the home of +. w. Perry, Wednesday
at p. m, Rev. +. ID. Sargent, OF the
Congregational church, officiating.
Burial was in the cemetery at Perry
vile.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1915-03-26
Agent Kennedy to Speak and He'd
Demonstration

The Windham County farmers As
ISOLATION is now we'll launched and
practical work Is about to Begin
County Agent w. q. Kennedy Will re-
turn to Putnam Friday, and Saturday
he will spend In Abingdon where he
will address a gathering OF farmers in
Grange hall, giving talk on alfalfa.
On April End he will give an orchard
demonstration at the farm OF w. b.
Case In Thompson. Opportunity will
be given TO ask questions and the agent
will hear any problems that are both
ering any farmer and will assist in
their solution.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1915-03-26
FOR TRAVELLERS
Courtesy on the New Haven
Bulletins Issued by Howard Elliott

Howard Elliott, president of the New
York. New Haven and Hartford rail-
road company and chairman of the
Board of Directors has issued the fol-
lowing bulletins on Courtesy:
OURTESY
Courtesy is business asset gain. and
never loss.
Officers and employees, above all 9TH
ers, should be courteous.
Use Courtesy In all dealings with pas
sengers, patrons and one another.
Railroad men help their company by
being courteous.
This railroad believes in Courtesy.
Even the discourteous like 10 be shown
Courtesy.
Smooth away life's difficulties by be-
ing courteous.
You will find your value increased by
Courtesy.
"Life is not so short but there Is oil.
ways time for Courtesy Emerson.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1915-03-26
Miss Eirchwey'S Engagement

New York papers made announce
ment last Thursday of the engagement
of Miss Freda Kirchwey, daughter of
a professor at Columbia college to the
son of a New York physician Miss
Kirchwey, one of those who took a
prominent part in the equal suffrage
cam paign in windham county last
summer. is valadictorian OF the CLASS
TO be graduated from Barnard college
In June.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1915-03-26
Went in Swimming First Day Of Spring

Sunday was The HFst day Of Spfing.
Archie Cotton and Raymond Chand-
Ter, who live in the southern outskirts
Of the town observed its advent by go.
ing swimming in a pond that Is known
as the Clay Pit. When they reached
The place they found the pond skim-
med over with Ice but this did not
stop them in their purpose and they
went in after breaking the Ice away.
They did not stay In the icy water but
minute or two and endeavofed 70
keep their bath secret but FRIEND
has made the occurrence known.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1915-03-26
In Putnam Two DAYS Each Week

Joseph b. Gilman, the well known
Worcester optometrist Is at isPutnam
Office, room l, New Bradley building,
Elm street, opposite Congregational
church, Fridry and Saturday Of each
week, hours from 8 a. IN. 10 s p. m. Ii
your eyes need attention make 1t a
point to call 1t this time. Eyes ex-
amined free. Very reasonable prices
for correct glasses. ADV
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1915-03-26
Ellen Fits

Mrs. Ellen Fits, wife Of Charles
Fits, passed away at her home In
North Woodstock on March 10th after
long mi serious Illness. Funeral
services were held In the home on FRI
day, the 10Th, Rev. T. A. Turner Of
ficiating. Mrs. Turner and Mrs. May
sang LEAD Kindly Light" and "Rock
of Ages the last piece at the request
of the DECEASED. The bearers were
near relatives of the family and the
large attendance present and the many
beautiful flowers testified to the love
and esteem in which she was held.
Burial was in New Boston. A hus-
band, daughter and son survive her, to
whom she was most devoteGIy attach
ed, and although q great sufferer al
ways looked on the bright side OF lie
and patiently and uncom plainingly
awaited the end. She will be greatly
missed in the home life and BY her
neighbors and friends to whom she
was always kind, loyal and true.
81
son, Murch 10Th, 1871, daughter of
Paine and Mary FarIows, and was
married to Charles Fits, March 23rd,
1880. A brother, Ellis, living in Ban
gor, Pa, and sister, Mrs. Austin,
who has helped care for her most
faithfully for many months, are the
only ones left out Of family Of six
children.
Card OF Thanks
we, the undersigned, wish to ex-
press our sincere thanks 10 those who
remembered US with expressions oil
sympathy and flowers during our late
bereavement.
Charles II. Fits,
Mary X. Fits,
Mr. and Mrs. L. j. Fits,
Mrs. Abbie r. AUSTIN
Ellis Faffows.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1915-03-26

A game has also been arranged with
the Hammond & Knowlton team but
the date has not been settled.
Miss Keith was In Boston Saturday
attending the spring meeting of the
New England English Teachers Asso-
Citation. The topic of the meeting was
the use of periodicals in high school
and college classes. The chief speak
ers were Prof. Dallas Lore Sharp of
Boston University and Hamilton Holt
of "The Independent" Indicative of
The emphasis now being placed on the
use of magazines and weeklies is the
fact that in one of the New York High
schools thousand copies of "The In
dependent are taken BY pupils each
week for use in school work, other
Weeklies highly recommended are
'fhe Outlook, n"The Literary Digest
and "The Nation.n
OF particular interest considering
MS own profession was Mr.. Hollis
statement OF his firm belief that not
more than one third of PERSONS time
available for reading should be spent
on newspapers, weeklies, and other
periodicals., at least two-thirds of 1t be-
ing saved for the more valuable read
ing Of books.
The teachers of the Putnam High
school hsve long wished TO make great
81 use Of periodicals, but have not been
aoie TO do so because of difficulty in
obtaining sufficient number of maya
zines. The work in debating is also
greatly hindered by the same lack, es-
peciaily Of bound copies.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1915-03-26
open NIGHT AT
HIGH SCHOOL
GYM Classes, Plays, Cooking Contest
All Friends of School Invited

III
The High school will be open on
Friday evening, March rs, to ali par
sn,s and friends, and most interest
inc program has been arranged for
,neir entertainment. AS last year
some of the classes will be at work and
the entire building will be thrown
amen to the visitors. Entertainment
will open at Z O'Clock.
In the Domestic Science room the
| Boy Scout cooking class will be in
charge, where they will be ut work
nreparlng delicacies that will show
their skill as cooks. One of the fea-
lures Of the evening is the cooking con.
test. Each class taking cooking is
preparing table for exhibition and as
each class is trying hard to win there
will naturally be some fine exhibits at
these various tables. Mr.. Trinder,
Mrs. George Perry and Mrs. Ernest
Morse will award the honors.
The boys gym class and the girls
class will each give an exhibition in
the gym which should far out-do the
work done last year on open night. In
the physics and chemistry laboratories
pupils will be at work conducting in
teresting experiments. The sewing
classes will also be at work. 1t is
planned to have some of the boys who
take mechanical drawing on hand to
show the visitors a little of what is be-
ing done In this line. The drawing
department has been developed to
great extent this year and this branch
of the school work should be of special
interest.
Besides the classes that will be work.
ing, three short plays will be present
ed during the evening: the first, a
play in Latin, by pupils of the first
year classes; following this the pupils
of the French classes are ito present q
French farce entitled "Madame est
sortie,p and this will be followed by
comedy pIaylet in English, "a Picked
up Dinner" The cast of characters
for the various plays is as follows;
Latin Play
Ulysses Percy Richardson and Nor
man Warren
Telemachus, son of Ulysses, Lawrence
Ryan
Eumaeus, the swineherd, Ralph
Spencer
Minerva, a goddess, Elizabeth Ran
son and Kenneth Andem
Argus, dog, Stephen Ryan
Penelope, wife of Ulysses, Sylvia
Nheelock
Antinous, a sutton, Charles Maher
Ampb inomous, sutton, Arthur Plessis
Suitors, Frank Gleason, William
Rafferty,, Byron Wilcox
French Play. "Madame est sortie. "
Madam is OUT
Madame Dioz Camille Euvrard
Amanda Katherine McCauley
Fanny Gladys Ash
Marguerite Gladys Balm
Julie Ethel Danielson
Rose Katherine Seward
Charles LIE Bret Ernest Chapdelaine
English Play. ga Picked.up Dinner"
MIR. Thompson Malcolm Wiley
Mrs. Thomp son Muriel Backus
Bsddy, the maid, Jessie Maynard
During the evening the High school
orchestra will furnish music.
The basket bali season has closed.
The base ball team is to play its open.
ing game Tuesday, April IL, with POM
fret School at Pomfret.
The baseball manager has announced
the following schedule. AS it is in
complete, more games will be added
later:
April Is Pomfret at Pomfret
April 80 Southbridge at Putnam
May 5 Webster at Webster
May IS Putnam at WillimantIc
May y Pascoag at Pascoag