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Putnam patriot., 1915-07-02
NORTH WOODSTOCK

Miss Lucy Reed has been guest at Echo Farm the past week.
 Miss Harriet Hubbard is visiting Mrs. A. C. Hubbard and other friends in the English Neighborhood.
 The Social Danes enjoyed a picnic on Tuesday at Fresh Cottage, the sum. mer place Of Andrew Lyon of Asbury Park, who invited them for the day.
 J. W. Pierce of Worcester spent Sun- day with his daughter, Mrs. Arthur Potter.
 Harris J Potter of Ware is in town for several weeks stay.
 Miss Susan Smith, who has been in Washington for some weeks, has re- turned to her home here.
 The body of Miss Lucy Ann McFar. land, who died in Norwich last Fri day, was brought here for burial on Monday. Services were conducted in the church by her former pastor, Rev. T. 4 Turner, at 2 p. m. Mrs. David Hicks sang two hymns. The bearers were former neighbors, Frank Barrett Charles Brett, Edgar Trask and Len dall Houghton. Miss Mcfarland was S2 years old. She leaves several nieces and nephews.
 Elmer J Corttis and wife have been in Amherst for several days attending a reunion at the college of which Mir Corttis is graduate. Miss Virginia Corttis stayed with Mrs. Calvin Raw. son during their absence.
Putnam patriot., 1915-07-02

Dodge of Putnam, who played during the ceremony. After congratulations refreshments were served to about "a friends and relatives. The happy cou. pie left by auto for short wedding trip. Many pretty and useful pres ents were received. Mrs. Bosworth is a graduate of Woodstock Academy. class of 1911, and has taught school in town three years Their friends wish them much happiness.
 Mrs. Albert Dansereau and baby Ruth of Sturbridge, are visiting her sister, Mrs. John Ethridge, for fe W days.
 Mrs. Marc Lewis and Mrs. Arthur Keith called on Mir. and Mrs. Darwin Lewis, in Putnam on Tuesday.
 Miss Ina Buell. and Walter Clemons in Nillimantic Thursday. Olive Bu- ell accompanied them home.
 Mrs. William Cowan and Eleanor have returned from Boston, where they have been visiting their mother and grandmother for few days.
 A. W. Marcy, wife and two children, spent Sunday in town.
 Rev. and Mrs. John Miller were in town Saturday.
 Miss Chapman is visiting inStafford.
 The hotel is having a fresh coat of paint.
 There was union service at the Methodist church Sunday morning, and at the chapel in the evening" Next Sunday, the 4th of July, Frank w.. Barber of Putnam is expected to speak at the Congregational church. All are invited to hear him.
Putnam patriot., 1915-07-02
THOMPSON

The Woman's Christian Temperance Union held the annual Floral meeting at the hall in East Thompson on Thursday, the 24th. There were a good number present and profusion of beautiful flowers. The president, Mrs. Ellsworth BiXby, called the meet ing promptly, Rev. Frank Cham ber- lain offering the opening prayer. Re- ports from the secretary and treasurer of last meeting, and other business, were read and accepted.
 It being "poster day. the poste rs which had been sent for were shown and given out to be placed where all could see them. The yard of dimes was added to and will soon be filled and sent to the state treasury. Mrs. l. F. Thompson read an excellent ar- tiele upon the good which had been done by the posters. Mrs. John Ran som, NJ rs. F. Mills, Mrs. George BfXby and Mrs. Huntington sang two selec- tions, arranged by the floral committee from books published for this branch of the w. C T. U. work. Quite num- Der had selections to read. Mrs. Charles Goodwin invited the Union 10 meet with her at home in July. Miss Edith Woodward was chairman of the floral committee, also organist.
 The president closed the meeting with the benedictIon of the order and the hostesses, MTs. Mary Woodward, {, Miss Edythe Woodward and Mrs. John Ransom, served a lunch of cakes, ice cream and lemonade.
Putnam patriot., 1915-07-02
Quality at the Bradley

To say that we are going to give you the best pictures in the world this week would be far from the truth be- cause we consider every picture we have shown and every picture we will show the best picture that our eXperi- ence and capital can find in the pie. ture market.
 Today and tonight we present Broad ways youngest star, Edith Taliaferro in her Broadway success, "Young Ro- mance.o It is story for any one who has not become too grabbed and flint hearted to appreciate a good love story.
 We have Ibooked real 4th of July feature. "The Heart of Lincoln,n a timely drama of love and war.
 Tuesday and Wednesday we offer again the little girl who is the worlds greatest movie fayorite, Marguerite Clark, in Harold Macgraths greatest novel, "The Goose Girl.n Count von Herbeck, the chancellor, is married but keeps it secret. His wife, who is dying, sends him letter begging him to make their little daughter great lady, and with this in mind he has a band of gypsies abduct the only daugh- ter of the Grand Duke. Fifteen years later the chancellor says he has found the Grand Dukes daughter, but he really presents his own child Mean while the real princess has been adopt ed by peasants, cares for the geese, and is known as the Goose Girl. The crown prince, betrothed 10 supposed daugh- ter of the Grand Duke, goes into the country disguised, and falls in love with the Goose Girl, and bullet wound on her shoulder identifies her IS the real princess.
 On Thursday there will be great Japanese tragedy, with the great Japa. nese actor, Sessue Hayakawa, support ed by Paramount stars, depicting u story of Japanese spy and Parisian actress, who causes his ruin and death.
 Read our ad- program for the week in another part of this paper and see what we are offering. A full one hour and one-half quality show is our watchword. Every Saturday matinee we give 10 each child presenting a 5c admission one ibag Of chocolates-our treat to children besides the clean mo- raj lessons they wilt get from the Par amount pictures. Adv .
Putnam patriot., 1915-07-02
MARRIAGE 8

In Eastford, June 30, by Rev. A. H. Withee, Edgar Buell. Bosworth and Blanche Marion Perry.
 In Putnam, June 30, Charles H. An drews and Mary N. Switzer.
 In New Rochelle, N. r., June 24th, Lewis G. Hartman of New York and Miss Grace E. Bastine.
 In Putnam, June 2Sth by Rev. J. R Stubbert, Henry L.Converse and Ruth NJ. Partello.
 In Hampton, June 3o, Leslie k. Ma thews and Helen Hammond.
 In Eastford, June 26, NJ. Darwin Lewis of Putnam to Eleanor NJ. Keith of Eastford.
 In Southbridge, June 26, Arthur l.. Miller of Westboro, and Marjorie Elea- nor Hammond of Woodstock Vallep.
 In Eastiotd, June 22, Grace Lawton and Eugene Jones.
Putnam patriot., 1915-07-02
EAST WOODSTOCK

Several from here attended the Bos- worth-Perry wedding in Easlford on Wednesday.
 William Richardson of Williston Academy is home for the summer va. cation.
 Miss Harriet Hubbard has been spending a week with Mrs. Lucy Hib- bard at the Neighborhood.
 Rev. Frank Potter of Middletown is visiting relatives here and at North Woodstock.
 Hamilton Holt, editor of the Inde- pendent and well known in town, will give an address at the Congregational church next Sunday morning on The Great War and Peace. All are cor. dially invited te attend.
 Allan and Ethel Upham attended the graduating exercises at Webster last Friday afternoon of the grammar school. Their cousin, Miss Lois Ban mister, was one of the graduates.
 Ansel Shaw, wife and grandson guests of Charles l.. Pike and wife last Sunday.
 Eleanor Lindeman recently spent a few days with Miss Winifred Potter.
 Ms. l.. Il. Lindeman has been en- tertaining her uncle, MT. Arnold, of Central Village.
 H. B. Gomings and Henry Lamothe have been at Eben Stevens cottage the past week making some repairs.
 Mrs. Comstock and daughter Anna of New York are at J. C. Ames' for a week or more.
 A big celebration is being planned for Monday, July ,, on the Common. Clam bake at noon, beans and salads, etc. Ice cream on sale. Ball games, addresses and music in the afternoon dance in the evening. Given under the auspices of the Community Club. Come, rain or shine, and have q good time.
 Edward B. Killam and family of South Lake Weir, Florida, are expect ed at C. H. Killam's 5 on the 4th for the summer.
 Mrs. Walter Clemens, aged 40 years, died at St. NineenLls hospital Tuesday afternoon after an illness of several months from cancer. She had been in failing health for two years or more but the nature of the disease was not known until recently. She had been at the hospital four weeks. Mrs. Clemens was the oldest daughter of the late Henry Hubbard and wife and had always resided in town. She is survived by her husband, daughter, Marguerite; brother, Winfield Hib- bard, of East Longmeadow, Mass. Il sister, Miss Jessie Hubbard, of Green field, Mass. Funeral was held from her late home on Thursday at 2.3C o'clock. Services were conducted by Rev. F. B. Harrison, pastor of the North and Hill churches, Mrs. Glenn, ems being member of the former church. Burial was in the Center cemetery..
Putnam patriot., 1915-07-02
DEATHS

In Woodstock, June 23, Sarah Eliza beth. infant daughter of William C. and Lucy E. Child, aged one month.
 In Norwich, June 25tb, Lucy Ann Mcfarland, aged s2 years. Burial in North Woodstock.
 In Norwich, June 2s, Daniel Flynn, formerly of south Woodstock.
 In Worcester, June 29IMrs. Gertrude Hubbard Clemens Of East Woodstock, aged 40 years,
 In Putnam, June 26, Agastino Mar tineili, aged 59 years.
 In East Hartford, June Z9th, Frank Miller, formerly oi Putnam.
 In Union, June 25th, Pauline Kolod' ziej, aged 53 years.
 in Putnam, June 2I, Edward Me- Andrew, aged years
Putnam patriot., 1915-07-02
WEST WOODSTOCK

Edward Frost of Floral Park, N. r., has been a guest of Mowry Ross, Jr. Friday evening of last week.
 Irving Frost has returned to Brook lyn, N. Y., after spending two weeks in town.
 NJ NJ abel Barrett of Hartford is at her home here for the summer.
 F. j Williamson and family of Hartford were visitors in town over Sunday.
 Miss Bernice Bates of Rockville Is at her home here for the summer months.
 Miss Esther Davidson was in Put nam on Saturday.
 Mrs. Mary Whitaker Is visiting in Stock -pondon. Hudson.
Putnam patriot., 1915-07-02
POMFRET LANDING

William Darling has .sold severa nice cows to parties in Rhode Island.
 Several farmers have begun having.
 Prizes were awarded the following scholars Of the Landing school: Alice Fulton, for discovering the largest number of birds; Gladys Gill, for bringing in the largest number of wild flowers: James and William Rice, for attendance, being absent only one day and tardy twice, living q distance of two miles from school.
 The sudden death of George Esta- brooks from a fall from tree was a shock to his many friends and neigh bors. He was a good neighbor and kind father. The many friends and parents ave the heartfelt sympathy of the community. Funeral services were in Putnam and burial in Ao' ingfon.
Putnam patriot., 1915-07-02
ABINGTOE

The Corners School closed Tuesday of this week. Appropriate exercises were held in both rooms. The en' forced closing of the schools in the late winter on account of scarlet fever, was the reason of the prolonged term.
 Mrs. William Gallup is home from her school in Ivoryton.
 Arthur Gallup Is in town visiting his father. At the end of his leave Of absence he returns 10 his station at Panama.
 The community regrets to learn that MT. Mahan has moved with his family to Charles River, Mass, where MT. NJ a- han has been working for some time.
 The Misses 0sgood return .this week to East Hartford.
 Mir. and Mrs. John Peal have re- turned from their honeymoon trip.
 Mrs. Charles Peal is entertaining her sister.
 Fenner Rich and bis youngest broth- CT were returning home on motoTcy- cle last Saturday night when a dog bounded across the road directly in font of them, upsetting the wheel and tlrowing both [ iders violently to the ground. The dog paid for his rash ness with his life. The little boy es. capped with but few bruises, but Fen ner suffered a fractured shoulder blade. He was given treatment at the Day kiml hospital
 Dr. John Clarke Is putting up an- other silo.
 William P. Gould attended the an- niversary exercises in Willimantic last week.
 The Abingdon Library is open Sat urdays from 2.30 to i.
 The spraying outfit of the Connecti- cut moth work is now covering this portion of Nindham county.
Putnam patriot., 1915-07-02
WOODSTOCK VALUE Y
MILLRR--HANMoND

Arthur l.. Miller of WestboFo, Mass, ] and Marjorie k. Hammond of Wood. stock Valley were united in marriage at their future home, S2 High street, Southoridge, on Saturday, June 26th, by the Rev. Charles Penney.
 The ceremony took place in the bay window of the living room which was banked with mountain laurel and ferns which were used entirely for dec orating that room. The dining room was decorated with buttercups and daisies and the parlor with roses.
 The bridal party entered the room to the strains of the wedding march played by w. k. Dodge of Putnam who also played softly during the cere- moay. The bride was attired in white crepe de chine with lace tunie and car ried bouquet of white daisies and maiden hair fern. The veil was caught up with the daisies and fern also. The bridesmaid, Miss Harriet Shaw of "eStboro, wore while crepe de chine and carried wild roses. Miss Alice Shaw, as flower girl, preceded the par ty and carried basket of pink and white roses. The bride was given away by her father. The groom was "tNShNN VI os Ato SiOtAASts NoA tA .AAaiSti ! of We. tboro.
 Immediately following the ceremony was reception after which refresh ments were served. About sixty rel aIiveS and friends of the bride and groom were present from Westboro, Woodstock, WeStford, Putnam, Phil. adelphia, Worcester and Southbridge. An unusual number Of beautiful and useful wedding gifts were received consisting of dinner set, gas lamp, siI, yer, cut glass, hand painted china, linen, etc. The couple left on the 3.20 train for short trip, amid a shower of confetti and larger shower of con- gratulations and good wishes for their future. They will be at home to their friends after August 1st.
Putnam patriot., 1915-07-02
Shake Into Your Shoes

Aliens Foot-Ease, the antiseptic powder for painful, snarting, tender, nervous feet. It takes the sting of corns and bunions. Over 0,000 packages are being used by the Ger man and Allied troops at the front. Sold everywhere, 25c. Sample FREE. Address. Allen :. Oimsted, LeRoy, N V 24-27
Putnam patriot., 1915-07-02
THE SHERWIN-WILLIAMS co. hay,

years all that they have held strictly to the highest quality paint making It has been their belief
 goods sell best and the immense business of the Company proof they right
Putnam patriot., 1915-07-02
THE sHERwIN-wILLIAMS PAINT Prepare

economical costs and paint prepared mixed by hand quality only be there is second grade
Putnam patriot., 1915-07-02
BIRTHS

In Webster, June 18th, a daughter, Bertha May, to MT. and Mrs. Harvey Tourtellotte.
Putnam patriot., 1915-07-02

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Putnam patriot., 1915-07-02

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Putnam patriot., 1915-07-02
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The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1915-10-11
TOO WILLING

Conductor, can you tell me how
that brakeman lost his finger?" asked
the inquisitive woman. HE seems
to be very nice man. It is pity he
should be crippled"
That's just it, mum. He is good
fellow. He is so oblging that he wore
his finger of pointing out the scenery
along the line" ladies Home Jour-
pal
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1915-10-11
ToDAY'S BELLRINGER

A certain Irish officer was sitting
up in his bed in a French hospital
recently. According to Arnold Ben
net, the famous author, this Irishman
was a brave man, but he was known
to highly color any subject on which
he might be talking. N
after the charge" he went on to
his skeptical listeners, 81 was lifted
on a stretcher and placed on an am
munition wagon"
"Ambulance-you mean," mildly
corrected a listener.
mo-" roaded the Irishman, Gam
munition wagon. Twas so full of bull
lets they decided the place for me
was in the ammunition wagon!"
1000
The SayViIIe wireless station seems
to have lot to say these days.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1915-10-11
FROM VAUDEVILLE
frank Fogarty)

Drank Fogarty)
Mrs. O'Brien, friend of Kerrigan,
cries more at a wedding than she
does at a funeral Weddings are
more uncertain" she says.
Kerrigan was bossing job in the
city and was hurrying things along
a little to rapidly. Come. Kerrigan,"
cried the superintendent. Don't
hurry so fast. Rome wasn't built in
a day"
"Well, wasn't bossing that job"
Kerrigan answered proudly.
The big boss sent Kerrigan out to
see if any liquor was sold on Sunday,
and when he came back Friday he
said there was.
Kerrigan went up to call on the
O'Briens one night.
The O'Briens live in the rear, while
the Kerrigans live in front.
"They tell me-" says Kerrigan,
''that the Germans dragged the
cars secretary through the streets. "
FAITH" exclaimed Mrs. O'Brien,
that's what comes of Twin in the
back. You miss everything"
O'Brien was crossing the street one
day. Beside him was dog. An auto
mobile hit the dog and killed it. The
owner of the automobile got out and
took O'Brien into bar and bought
him II drinks.
I'm awfully sorry 1 killed that lit
tie dog" he said, then ordered up an
other round. After several more
rounds he said: 81 certainly am sorry
l hit that dog"
$50, am l." said O'Brien, 81 won
der who owned him"
TOO WILLING
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1915-10-11

A love-sick old lawyer named Essen.
Whose fair client kept him guessin'.
Won her a divorce
e; Then she ditched him, of course,
But it taught the poor boob a lesson.
Evening journal., 1915-05-20

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PARKSIDE Hopes TO
PUT ONE ON new Castle

After that hard-fought game on
last Saturday. with Newark, Park
side will go to New Castle on Satur-
day to play the strong club of that
place. A big crowd OF Parkside fol.
lowers is expected TO be on the job.
The Parkside boys have been play
ing a great game all tho way through.
Austin has been putting up a fast
game behind the plato and is hitting
the ball at "A fast clip. Pete Coffin
certainly has been pitching the ball
for the park boys. Booth can pick
tliem up from almost any point around
the initial sack Jimmy Rainey has
been putting up a great game around
second base, Merrill and Glynn also
cover a good bit of ground Jimmy
Taylor has been putting up the best
game Of his career at the third base.
His hitting is right up to date and
his throwing and fielding are perfect.
Nothing too much can be said for the
outheld. ed Mcguire. Dick McElroy,
Chick Hartley and Mat Donohue.
Evening journal., 1915-05-20
DROWNSON IN WHIRL Wind
CAMPAIGN FOR members

A campaign for 800 new members
in two weeks was launched at meet-
ing last night of 200 members of tho
Broanson Library Association. Cap
tains were announced for twenty
teams. which will compete for a 500
prize for the best work in the know
Wilmington Better" campaign to ex-
tend the activities of the library 10
all sections Of the city. Fronk O'Don-
noll chairman of the campaign COM
mittee opened the meeting with an
address ON tho advantages offered
young men by the association.
Addresses also we're made by For
mer State Senator Thomas NJ. Mona-
CHAN. John J. Farley. the Rev.
Thomas +. Waldron, chaplain Of the
association: the Rev. Francis Tucker,
John Harkins. the Rev. Il. c. Higgins.
James Il. Cassidy. president Of the
association; Harry Murry. Michsel
Kelly. and following team captains;
John Harkins. Hugh Shields. Frank
Klauer. Francis Hance. Joseph G.
Doughorty, Francis Murphy John
Healy. Jr.. Joseph Lacey. Thomas. Nc
Donoueh. James Quieley. Frank Null
vena. James Rieney. A. Mccullough,
John j. Farley. Dennis Mccarthy,
Clement Carney. Thomas Carroll. viii
liam Shields. John Mulvena and Rob-
ort Hannigan
Music and entertainment features oi
the evening we're furnished by The
Temple Quartet and Francis Hanley,
at the associations new piano.
Evening journal., 1915-05-20
KILLED Wife YEARS AGO,
NOW KILLS himself

PETERSBURG, Va, May 2O-Em-
NETT Poarch, OF this city, SO years
old, committed suicide by shooting
himself in the right temple with a
revolver A few weeks ago he is
said to have swallowed carbolic acid
in an attempt to end his life, but
prompt medical treatment saved him.
He had been drinking for several
days and Yesterday morning he went
TO lumber pile of the Seward Trunk
and Bag Company and blew out mis-
brains The coroner. DR.. Leigh,
viewed the body. but deemed an in
quest unnecessary. Poarch was chief
engineer at the DUPONT powder works.
A number of years ago, while under
the influence of liquor. he killed his
wife in this city. He was sent to
prison for a long term, but was re-
leased on parole less than a year ago
and returned to Petersburg.
Evening journal., 1915-05-20
]. EDWARD ADD|CKS
Once MORE IN JAIL
Fails to Obtain $4,000
Bail in New York Con-
tempt Case
BROTHER WON'T
GIVE HIM AID

NEW YORK. May 2O-J. Edward
Addicks, "A years old, was locked up
in the Ludlow street Jail by order Of
Supreme Court Justice Greenhaum
Yesterday. after he had failed in his
efforts during the last three days
to obtain bail for $4,000.
In the morning Mr.. Addicks. who
had been in the custody Of Deputy
sheriffs Seltner and Mcdonald, held a
conversation over the telephone with
Clifford c. Roberts, of q Cedar street
and at the end of that told his Gus
todians that he had no further hope
of raising bail at once. Mr.. Roberts
is the counsel for Walter r. Addicks'
director of the Consolidated Gas
Company and brother of J. Edward
Addicks. The prisoner has made IT.
forts unsuccessfully TO induce his
brother to furnish bail.
Mr.. Addicks will be taken before
the Supreme Court on Friday after
noon for hearing on contempt
charges. After failing to satisfy a
Judgment of si5,472 obtained against
him by Hiram NJ. Burton. he forfeited
bail Of $4,000.
Evening journal., 1915-05-20
REORGANIZATION OF II. & H. JRS.

At the meeting of the IT. & II. Jrs.
last evening Edwin O'Connor was
elected manager. John Filiben, cap
tain: II. Fienberg, assistant manager; ;
Samuel Maloney treasurer and pur-
chasing agent, and II. F. Garyantes,
assistant treasurer and purchasing
agent. Manager O'Connor expects tc
have a successful team this season
and is also arranging to fit the play
ers in their new uniforms by the first
of neyt month. Any Is TO 16 year old
team In or out of the city wishing 2
game should address Edwin O'ConnoI
or John Filiben. care H. & II. Cor
poratiOn.
The lineup follows: Edward
Sloan. pitcher; John Filiben, pitchers
Hugh Fox. shortstop: Oscar Blair
first base; H. Flenberg, second base
Joseph Mccall. third base; Joseph
Filiben, centre field; Edward OCon.
nor. left field; j. Anderson. right
field; Samuel Maloney and MAJ
Meyers, subs.
Evening journal., 1915-05-20
Y. W. c. A. ATHLETES IN SPORT.

The spring exhibition of gymnasium
work of the classes of Miss Mathilde
Seipp will be held ON Thursday evening
May 27, in the gymnasium Of Friends
School An interesting program, in
cluding tambourne dances, club swing.
ing. dumhbell drill, marching tactics
folk dancing. parallel bars and other in
teresting features will be presented
The proceeds Of the affair will be used
for furthering the work. Miss Seipp,
who is physical instructor of the Young
Women's Christian Association. also ha 5
classes at naglcy House and Ursaline
Academy. and the annual exhibition OF
her classes is always an interesting
event.
Evening journal., 1915-05-20
CLAYTON n PLAY HARIANs.

The Clayton A. c., under the manage
ment of Walt Scott. will play II. & IA
Go. Office boys at Ninth and Rodney
Streets Park on Saturday afternoon
Manager scott will use the following
plavers in the effort to defeat the fast
bunch of ball tossers from Harlans
Margan. G; Boettger, P; Scott. lb; Try
2b; Heathcoate, s.; Flynn, 3b; schiorr
II; Ponscll, cf; Young. CT; McManus
utility.
Manager Scott wishes to srrang'
games with any fast l5-year old team II
or out of the city, Keystone, Jrs. am
Parkside. Jrs. preferred. Address com
munications to Walter scott, No. So
dupont street