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Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1915-11-05
BASKET BALL
Five High School Teams in lniersehoIas-
tic League
Season to Open December Ord

Arrangements having been complet-
ed, Ii is announced that the lnterscho-
lastie Basketball league will open its
season Dec. 8. The league consists OF
five high school teams--Killingly, Put
nam, Tourtellette of North Srosvenor.
dale, Plain Held, and Bartlett of Web
ster,
Principal Handy of Putnam High
school has been elected president of
the league, Principal Il. II. Warren OF
killingly vice president, and Paul N.
Swatlleld of the Nillingly faculty Sec
rotary and treasurer, The directors
are two representatives of each of the
schools represented in the league.
On account of the fact that there is
an odd number OF teams In the league,
tie schedule has been arranged so that
one team will not be playing while the
others are scheduled to meet each
other, this dropping cat being arrang-
ed in rotation.
The schedule has been arranged as
follows;
Dec 3, Webster at Plaintield, Putt
nam at rourtellolte, ktllingly not
playing.
Dec 10, Wooster ut Klllingly, Tour
lellotte ut Plainheld, Putnam not
playing.
Dec. II, Webster Vt Tourtellotte.
Dec. Is, killingly at Putnam.
Jan, I, killiugly ut Plainneld, Put
nam at Webster, Tourtellotte not play
ing
Jan. Ia, Plaintield at Webster, Tour
tellotte at killingly, Putnam not play
ing.
Jan. 81, Plaintield Mt Putnam. Tour
tellotte at kilingly, Webster not play
Ing.
Jan. %, Plainheld at Tourtellotte,
Webster at Putnam, killingly not
playing.
Feb. 4, Toufteilotte at Putnam.
Feb. 8, plainheld Mt killingly.
Feb. IL, killingly al Webster, Put
nam nj Plainield.
Feb. Is, TourtelIotte at Webster.
Feb. 10, Putnam at KiliingIy.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1915-11-05
FIVE For A DOLLAR
Entertainment Course Given by Choir
OF Congregational Church
Fifth Year Proves More Popular Than
Ever

The sale of tickets for the course of
entertainments to be given in the Con-
gregational church under the auspices
of the choir during the fall and winter
is most gratifying to the management
who feel that the effort TO provide a
course in which there should be none
but star attractions, is appreciated.
The dates and attractions are as fol-
lows;
Tuesday, November 16-Rogers and
Gnlley, entertainers.
Tuesday, December THE Ladies
Colonial Orchestral Quartet.
Tuesday, January l1-Leetnre by
Rev. W. q. Puddefoot. Subject, "fhe
Optimist's Outlook
Monday, February 2-The Dunbar
m ale quartet and bell ringers.
Tuesday, March lo-The Eighth an
nual Choir Concert.
Tickets for the entire course are sold
at 81 90 each, and can be had at the
stores of G. Nj. Elliott and Geo. h.
shaw, lor any member of the choir.
ricketts, will be delivered by any MEM
Der of the choirif ordered by telephone.
Tickets for single entertainments are
so cents each. As matter of economy
the course ticket is good Investment,
for il is u rare thing TO have SO fine
list of entertainments at 20 cents ca III.
There will be no reduction in the price
of course tickets at any time during
The season.
Since the course was arranged there
have been repeatedly requests made
for the return of the Lotus male quar-
tette, and il has been engaged for
concert after the close of the course.
Although this concert is independent
of the course, holders of season tickets
can procure tickets for the Lotus con-
cert Mt liberal discount. Adv
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1915-11-05
CROSSING ACCIDENT
Worcester Train Struck Mrs. Alice
Hayward tuesday
Taken to Hospital. Limbs Broken and
Condition Serious

Mrs. Alice Hayward of Putnam,
widow of Judge l.. 5. Hayward OF
Pomfret, was struck by passenger
train bound for Worcester at the rail.
road crossing in Mechanicsville, Tues
dsy morning. She received broken
collar bone, right arm and leg and was
placed on the dangerous list at the
Day Kimball hospital where she was
taken at once.
Mrs. Hayward had been to the mill
of the French River Textile Company
and was on,her return. To reach the
highway where the trolley CIR leaves
for Putnam it is necessary to cross the
track of the Norwich and Worcester
division of the New Haven railroad
As Mrs. Hayward approached the
crossing one of the wind and rain
squalls, which were frequent on Tues
day, broke and 1t is thought that it
may have been due to the high wind
Of the moment that she failed to hear
the approaching train. The train is
one which leaves Putnam about 1880.
The engine hit Mrs. Hayward and she
was thrown to one side of the track.
When assistance arrived She showed
great fortitude giving her name and
address and telling who to call on the
She was Immediately
hurried to the hospital and given at
tanton. Her condition was consider
ed serious Tuesday evening.
Wednesday morning Mrs. Hayward
was reported as resting as comfortably
as could be expected.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1915-11-05

sentative TO the General Assembly sew
eral times, held several offices OF trust
and was interested in temperance and
education and all that pertained to the
good of the community. Specially for
the benefit OF his daughters he engag-
ed Miss Ramsdell, an accomplished
woman, to open school for girls In
his house. Hon. Lafayette l.. Foster,
one time acting vice president, when
young man, taught private school In
Dr. Hutchins' hall and studied law
with Squire Holbrook. Erect In bear
Ing, hale and vigorous to the last,
pleading case in court only a few
weeks prior TO his death, surely time
dealt kindly with Mr.. HoIorook for he
lived 10 the advanced age Of ninety
three years passing away In 1862.
Mr.. Holbrook married Lucy Kings
bury and their children were: Mafga.
ret, who married septimus Dawson Of
Brooklyn; Lucy, who married Charles
osgood; Rebeeca, who married Eieazer
w llliafHS OF hitHtA1nI, DiAoets anu
John X, who married Mary Adams,
secondly Caroline Field. John X.
Holbrook took possession Of the homes
stead but sold 10 Eiwin Warner about
1873.
This old house Of hundred and
fifty years with It's associations OF CO.
loniaI, tavern, and family life and Of
the meetings Of the Israel Putnam
Lodge In the early years Of the iHst
century has the air o! having seen oet-
ter days but the grand eins planted
by solomon Gilbert about lSoe give
certain dignity even now 70 the an
cient dwelling, :.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1915-11-05
lnterest,na Locals
ADVERTISEMENT

Special oyercoat values At sl2, slo
and SIG. Church Clothing 20.
If you are particular about your
socks, try our interviewer. Church
Clothing %.
Read the wonderful offer IN The
Peoples Store adv on page $. kemen-
Der, this is one day sale, next Tues.
day only.
Womenis "Onyxn hosiery, fall
weight, art silk, with five inch Jersey
ribbed double top, three pairs for a
dollar. The Peoples Store, Isaac
thampeau, mgr.
For the s'liye wiren boy, "Erecto'
fills the bill, and keeps him interested
doing something worth while. he
will work hard TO earn the prize, auto
OF motorcycle. Full particulars at Jew.
elef Shaws.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1915-11-05
REPORT OF SCHOOLS
Superintendent Files Makes Favorable
Report
Recommends That Evening School Be
Established at Once
To the School Committee:

/ 10 The Senool COMMITTEES;
The enrolment in the public schools
for the month of October was 79S, of
whom 40S were boys and $50 were
girls, an increase of % over the figures
for September. The average member
ship for October was 1893, an increase
| of 1913, and ,the average attendance
was 1876, an increase of 81 over the
figures for September. Total days alb
sence for October period of five weeks
was 1905 as compared with 300 for the
three weeks covered in the figures of
the September report. During 0cto-
Der for the five weeks covered by the
report 81 pupils we're tardy SIS times.
as compared with the hardness of 81
pupils for rs times during the three
weeks in September. The member
ship now is 76s as compared with 75S
for September.
The application work in the differ
emit schools has gone along smoothly
and well during the month and salts
the Israel Putnam school, regular
grade work has been made difficult on
account of poor preparation on account
of the numerous absences during the
Spring term. The grade work is gain
ing and rapidly approaching the re-
quired standard, however.
In the rural schools conditions seem
improved, and while lit may be bit
unusual | want to take occasion to
make favorable comment on the work
that is being done in the Putnam
Heights school.
The gymnasium schedule has been
definitely arranged and the work is
prog crossing. There has been some
question about discipline in the gym
nasium classes but us the pupils have
found that the gymnasium work
cour is in their standing they have be-
gun to work with more earnestness.
As near as [ can determine at this
time between 40 and 80 have expressed
themselves as being DESTROYS of doing
elementary night school work and 1
would recommend that an elementary
evening school be opened, sessions to
be held in the high school building,
two regular teachers and a substitute
teacher to be elected, regular teachers
AT Sl.75 an evening and substitute
teacher at 81 80 per evening when EN-
ployed, that the school be opened on
Monday, Nov. Is, and three sessions
per week be maintained during the
hours 7.30 to $50
| would also recommend that the
drip disinfectant machines that were
installed in the Israel Putnam school
on trial become permanent fixture,
that other machines be installed and
that the use of the drip disinfectant
become the rule. The daily use of coal
tar disinfectant does not seem to do
the work that should be done.
A new arithmetical series should be
adopted and books modern in arrange
ment and modern in treatment OF sub
jects purchased gradually, displacing
the present series which would need TO
be displaced.
The appointment of school physi-
clan or of school physicians might be
taken up and provision made for pre-
ventive medical measures.
Best of good spirit prevails among
teachers and pupils and the best of re-
suits are confidently expected.
Respectfully submitted,
II. w. Files, Superintendent.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1915-11-05
Caucus Nominations

AT the Ward democratic caucus,
held at the Eagle Hose Company's
rooms, Monday night George potvin
acted as chairman and Joseph st. Jean
clerk. David Beausoieil was nomi-
mated for demoe attic alderman from
the ward In place = Regis BouthiIlette,
the present incumbent Of the office,
whom, 1t is stated, declined to serve
further. Mr.. Beausoleil and George
potvin were elected ward committee.
The democrats of ward held their
csucus Tuesday evening. j. Harry
Mann WINS chairman and Herbert j..
Smith clerk. Bernard j. McGarry
was nominated for aldermansia place
OF Dr.. LaRue. The ward committee Is
Uric Beausoleil, stephen Brady, and
Bernard McGarry.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1915-11-05
Putnam Chamber Of Commerce

Merchants affairs will occupy the
meeting of the Putnam Chamber of
Commerce on Thursday evening at s
ht the rooms in the Union Block. Rou-
line business will be transacted as
Rell, but the main purpose is to sdis-
euss measures of cooperation for the
benefit of the Putnam retailer.
An old. fashioned business mems as
kociation lid little else, and while the
chamber of commerce idea is broader,
Il does not overlook the commereial.l In
home up to date cities the chamber of
Commerce has bureaus, industrial, mer-
kantile, civic and so on, and a member
n the general body pays one fee, and
butts his name in for one or more bu-
kaus, according to his interests with
1ul further charge. This has the ad
thntage of allowing those who are not
&leresIed in one phase of the assoeia-
IONS activities TO avoid meetings that
Ral with that speciality. Such a divi-
IoR has been discussed for the local
bdy.
q 1t has been suggested that as there Is
automobile club here, the chamber
light serve the same purposes. The
bed of signs giving clear directions TO
otorists is cited as an instance. II
lerest is shown, this plan may be
led.
XThe particular business for Thursday
ban amendment to the bylaws, pro-
sed by the Merchants Committee as
lows: mo member of this assoeia-
pn shall advertise in any medium
nted for distribution, other than
Tiodical with paid circulation, un-
IS such a medium shall first have
ained the endorsement of the
hamber of Commerce, which shall be
len only by the secretary upon the
proval of the committee on adver-
ing. This committee ,shall consist
three members of 1.-THE chamber OF
mmerce appointed annually by the
sident, and their names shall be
Gown only TO the president, secretary
ID themselves. Each violation OF
rs section shall be penalized by fine
X<25.n
Il Some of the members feel that this
plutiC n may need amendment, but
st are agreed that program and score
81 advertising is heavy tax from
4ich the retailer gets little or no re-
11n. 1t is hoped that the meeting
~ bring general expression OF opin-
, SO that the action will be practi-
lly unanimous, and not appear as
~ OF few coercing all.
study of credit and collection
hods in use in other cities has pre-
ed the merchants committee 10
mmend a method of cooperative
~ ection. This will be discussed at
chamber meeting Thursday and
bon considered.
be directors will meet at 7.50, I'M
Ediately before the general meeting.
aireetors' meeting was held last Fir
NW evening.
ecent improvements at the Office
SeIude simple signs for the outside Of
M building on Main street and on the
4nare, signs on the glass of the Office
1ors, a dozsn arm chairs, and roller
Hndes for The west windows
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1915-11-05

A troop, U = Cavalry of Fort Ethan
Allen. W., which has been in camp
near the Little River bridge for the
past two weeks, left last Friday for
Plainfield. While here the surround
ing country was covered by detaeh-
ments, maps were made showing wool
land, streams, cleared land, etc, and
statistics, including population, man
ufaclures, ETC., were taken. The troop
Ii Putnam was one Of several troops
now in Connecticut.
A troop now encamped IN EasiHart
ford is under the command OF Captain
". II. Paine, whose mother lives IN
Putnam. Captain Fame sas a former
Connecticut resident, who WAS appoint
ed 10 the United states Military Acad-
envy at West Point in 1890 from the
town OF Pomfret He is graduate Of
the infantry and cavalry school and
the staff college and holds his COM
mission a. captain from 1901.
Arthur NJ. Clark, wife and son
Clifford, OF Middleton. Mass., spent
.z..~..s.x xvsft, valat;xeS IN fown
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1915-11-05
The Holbr0ok House

Half mile south OF the Corgrega-
tional church on the Windhsm road
stands weather beaten, hip-roofed
house long known as the Squire Hol-
brook place. Beechem Goodell sold
land To Epenezer Craft In 1865 and
Craft sold land with dwelling house TO
John Gore OF Boston In 1868. 1t Is a
real colonial, with the exception OF the
south end rooms built about 1885. Abe
Clarke bought in l772. In modern
parlance Clarke was hustler. He
was trader, was In Capt. ingalls,
Company that marched to Boston in
response TO the Lexington Alarm, and
IN winer OF 1851 made 36S pounds Of
saltpeter out Of home material, pure,
clear and dry "for the Windham pow
der mill" A few weeks after the OPEN
ing Of the Revolution Clarke petition
ed for leave 70 keep tavern on &C
count Of the marching Of troops and
Increase Of travel" The petition was
granted Possibly tavern life was loo
strenuous, FOR stone ia the old bury
log ground records that
Abel Clarke died Sept 18th l777 aged
50 yrs
Six days later his young wife passed
away. Phipps, then. Cusham followed
10 ownership. In 1901 John Holprook
bought the property. He was grand
son OF Eoenczer holbfook who came
from Roxbury in 1913 ans bought OF
John Gore the Triangular tract Of sev-
eral hundred acres on the east side OF
Mashmoquet brook.
Mr. Holbrook was a practising law
yer In Abingdon over sixty years, WAS
prominent In t5sxn aflairs. wns fepfo-
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1915-11-05
Country Gibbs HaIIOwe en-

Shere was an enjoyable Halloween
marty at the Putnam Country Club
last Saturday evening, the hostesses
being Mrs. ". f. Rafferty, and Mrs.
Thomas Cocoran. During the after
noon many golfers were out On the
course. The club house was pFettily
decorated and there was large num-
Der Of members present. Refreshments
OF sweet elder, doughnuts, pop corn
and apples were served and Whist was
played.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1915-11-05
Parent. Teacher Association

The regular monthly meeting OF the
Parent. Teacher Association viii be
held In the Israel Putnam school hall
al s p. N. Tuesday, Nov. 3. +. WI
Barber will speak on the subject
mPunishments and Rewards" and the
pupils Of the Israel Putnam school Will
furnish short program.
The following is the program OF the
association for the year:
Nov. 9, Punishments and Rewards,
Frank w. Barber. Special program py
pupils of the Israel Putnam school, Ill
rected by Miss Whiting
Dec. IA, The Beautiful as Factor In
Education, Mrs. +. NJ. Warner. Music
BIZ the Hiyh School Giee CLUB.
January, Vocational Education, r.
j. Trinder, state superintendent oil
Trade Schools.
Feb. s. Amusements, Carl b. john
son. editor Of The Franklin Sentinel.
Exhibition Of gymnasium Work Dy
gymnasium class.
March Il, Hygiene Of School Chill
dren. NJ. j. Bullard, Nj. ID. EAhioilion
Of first aid to the injured BOY scouts.
April IL. Financial Training Of Chill.
dreu. Rev. F0sdick B. Harrison. Spe
cial program by pupils Of smtth StIeel
school
NAV 8, The Boy Problem, speaker 70
be announced. Special program bs
Sth grade pupils.
June Is, Stories and story Telling
Miss Frances Danielson. Address n
.. m. and at $50 Miss Danielson Will
tell stories TO children oil hFst ieui
grades.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1915-11-05
Reception OF the Putnam fiigf
School Association

ne annual fall reception and social
the Putnam High school associa-
p will be held in the school hall this
~ evening at O'Clock. The re-
ON will be held from to 3, the
1intendent OF schools and teachers
town being in the receiving line.
ing will follow from 10 IL.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1915-11-05
Who's Interests

Negotiations ere pending to secure q
cello teacher of high standing TO come
TO Putnam If q class can be formed.
Any che interested address PATRIOT.
Adv
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1915-11-05

Herbert J Smith, Church st 6s-2
Arson r.. Handy. Grove st 13S
i a. Euvrard. Canal st 800
Miss Helen Gay, Elm st 459
Harold ". Flies, Grove st 34l 2
W. f. Warren, Church ST Ill
y Weinberg. Elm st 1913
Uric Either, Van den MORT ST 80
r.. A. Williams, Woodstock ave III
n Rrnee. South Main st 1892
Mrs. Harriet Marot, Thompson III !
Miss Mary Il. Sherman do 4s
NJ rs. ID. II. Head, Woodstock 2l6 10
Miss Jessy #. Mcclellan do 262 II
Iohn /, 0s,er. so Woodstock 81 II
Mrs. Herbert Bixby h Woodstoek33l
Farley Walker, w Woodstock 22l -
Daniel M. Bennett, Eastford 2o3.io
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1915-11-05

Advertised letters for week OF No.
vember ?:
LADIES
Mrs. w. w. Butler, Mrs Nellie Root.
GESTLEMEx
G. w. Curtis, Henry Hammer.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1915-11-05
New Telephones

The following new telephones were
placed in the Putnam exchange dur
ing the months of September and 0e-
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Mrs. Laura w. Green Of neridfn
hss been the guest Of .ir. and Mrs. ~ =
&. Hsfftsx
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1915-04-29
DESPERATE IN
Single Home:
IS CONQUERED
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gled, neither appearing to gain an
advantage in the battle.
Then the burglar pulled himself
free, stepped back and prepared to
make another lunge Shingle drew
off and leveled the shotgun at the
Porto Rican He called to him to
halt The command was disregarded.
AS the burglar prepared to" close,
Single fired. the shot penetrating
the mans groin.
Rivera dropped to the floor. He
soon regained his feet. Savers saw
the Porto Rican ATTEMPT to use his
knife and to reach into his pocket for
another weapon. Sayres foored the
desperate man. He was then car
ried into the yard, while Deputy Sher-
iff Asch and other police officers were
summoned.
Rivera had a black leather hand
bag belonging to Mrs. Shingie thrown
across his arm. and wore Shingles
gold watch in his coat when cap
tured
An hour before he is alleged to
Chinese on Wilder avenue, where he
rified the cash drawer of S. in
change and tcOT a new electric fash
light, which he used in burglarizing
lne Single home.
The leather purse of Mr.. Shingle,
said to have contained about $40 in
gold, was found on Rivera. 1t was
empty.
The Porto Rican had visited the
ice-box before going through the
rooms.
The Chinese storekeeper reported
to the police today that early this
morning he found two sacks filled
with timed provisions and other mer-
chandise from his premises dumped
in a gutter.
Rivera had been paroled by High
Sheriff Jarrett last December. He
had reported each month. Sheriff
Jarrett said today Rivera had been
temporarily employed as yardman at
residences in Puunui and Makikl.
Lately he had worked along the wa
terfront. He was last convicted OF
burglary in April. 1911, when found
guilty eff entering the premises Of
Paymaster Stevens on Lunalilo street,
taking a watch anu other articles. He
is now believed to be the same man
who recently burglarized the Nc
rnerny and Harry Won Holt premises.
After Riveira's recovery he will be
returned to Oahu penitentiary to COM
plete serving his 20-year sentence on
former conviction.
Rivera is regarded as Il real bad
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1915-04-29
gen. HUERTA IS
misunderstood,
insists SR. GIL
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student of European affairs and CON.
verses fluently in the six major Ian
guages of Europe. 49,. H.
Il am delighted with Honolulu"
said DR.. Gil. This is the incest place
have ever been in. Such a place TO
study. such Interesting conditions, and
such friendly feeling between the
races" f---.
! With enthusiasm the newly-arrived
consul tells Of his first Impressions OF
the Paradise Of the Pacific He has
made several official visits and speaks
most highly OF the courteous treatment
given him by all his new friends in
Honolulu. Particularly interesting, he
says, is the work of the hospitals
where Spanish residents have received
kind care.
Will Report on Conditions.
The first reports to his home gov
eminent will. be of the condition of
the Spanish people on the islands.
The consul is at present staying in
the Royal Hawaiian but will move to
the Spanish consulate soon. The sys,
tenn OF Spanish promotion from con-
sui to ambass adorship demands that
he keep up constant study of inter.
national affairs.
When Consul Gil sailed from Spain
March % on the steamer Antonio Lo-
peg he was agreeably surprised to find
his old friend, General Huerta, aboard,
bound for New York on family bust.
ness. The Mexican revolution crush
ed one of the kindest men ever active
in public affahs, he says in answer