Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1915-09-24
THOMPSON

The N0manS CHRISTIAN Iemper-
ance Union of Thompson met at the
residence of Mrs. Addie F. Joslin of
North Grosvenordale on Sept. ll6th at
p. m. The heat, though intense, did
not prevent large attendance, several
coming from miles away. 1t was the
first Franchise meeting ever held by
this Union. The President, Mrs.
Minnie BiXby, opened sthe meeting
and the members repeated the Crus
ade Psalm in unison. Mrs. Laura
Tourtellotte offered the, opening
prayer The Crusadet hymn, "GiYe
to the winds thy fears was sung.
The roll call followed. Report of the
secretary, Mrs. Mary Onward, was
accepted; report of the treasurer, Mrs.
Annie Thompson, also accepted. Tn
finished business. Delegates TO State
convention TO be held in New Haven,
Miss Edythe Woodward and Mrs.
Geo. Bixby. Distribution of the new
W. &. I. L. F"Annual Year Book for
1915 and 10. Mrs Leon Walker aud
Mrs Cogswell were admitted AS men,
bers. Duet, "Nearer my God TO Thee
was sung by Miss Thyra Walker and
Perry Joslin. The Franchise was
discussed at length, pro and con. Mrs
John Rawson read paper written by
Miss Jane Adams "Why women
should vote" Reading by Mrs. Tour
tellette, Mrs. Smith, Mrs. Woodward
and Mrs. Clara Mills. Mrs. Bellows
spoke very interestingly and To the
point upon the topic of the day Rev.
William Smiths remarks were much
enjoyed Plans for the future work
were discussed, along temperance
lines. The quartette sang a selection.
The Union was invited to meet with
Mrs. Silas Joslin on Oct. 2lst at the
usual hour. President Bixby, after
few timely remarks, closed the meet.
ing with the "White Ribbon" bene
diction. Many of the members and
invited guests spoke with enthusiasm
of the meeting and the social hour fol-
lowing during which the hostess
served delicious lunch.
The Kings daughters held a very
successful peach short-cake supper at
their hall on Wednesday evening"
which was we'll attended.
MIR. Lyon and family who have oc'
cupied one of the cottages at the Ma
rot school, the past two years, have
removed to Putnam where their
daughter, Pauline, will attend the
High school. They will be missed by
many of the people in the village as
Mrs. Lyon conducted tea room at
her home. They also will be missed
in church work.
Miss Lewis has been spending a
week at Plymouth.
Albert Peterson, chauffeur for Mrs.
Wicks, has been taking a few days
vacation.
Mr.. Powning met with an accident
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skidded and turned turtle. Mr.. Pown-
ing escaped without injury and with
slight injury to the car.
A. B. Randall of Putnam was in
town recently on real estate business.
Several laborers under the manage
ment of Mr.. Ryan are engaged around
the premises of DR.. Miller. Walls are
being reset and trees trimmed and
removed.
Twelve of our ladies registered for
voters at the meeting of the registrars
on Thursday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Scarborough
of New York were visitors at bis
brothers., Edward Scarborough 5,
over sunday.
Mrs. Wieks gave luncheon on
Wednesday afternoon.
A food sale by the ladies of the Con-
gregational church will be held in the
vestry on Saturday afternoon from
to 6 o'clock.
Mrs. Colcleugh gave a dinner to
eight young girls on Saturday alter
noon in honor of her niece, Miss Syl-
via W heelock, of Putnam. Mrs. Peck
ham was also an entertainer of ten
boys on Friday afternoon.
AT Quinnatissett grange on'Tuesday
evening the lecture hour was taken up
in eonferring the first and second de.
grees on three candidates. AT the
meeting Oct 5, very interesting
meeting is in anticipation besides the
degree work. it is expected a large
delegation of visiting grangers Will be
present and assist in the work. Quln-
natissett is always ready and glad 10
welcome visitors at its meeting.
Mrs. Yandel, NEE Bessie Hosfordl
from Kentucky, and two children
were week end visitors al the Vernon
Styles.
A Chile ren's Costume dance was
given by Miss Edith Peckham at the
Town hall on Tuesday evening. IL
was a very pretty affair.
We are glad TO note the return Of
Miss Iris SopeT as teacher in West
Thorn pson school, which insures her
presence occasionally in our local
church services and other social gath
ing in town.
AT the republican caucus held Thurs
day afternoon the following nomina-
tions were made.
Leon Walker. 1st Selectman.
Claus Hagstrom, Ind :.
DYER Elliott, Town Treasurer and
Town Clerk.
Barton Jacobs, Board of Relief for 3
years.
George Elliott, for years
Louis LamouTeux, Assessor.
Claude Munyan,
Fred Bonin, Auditor.
Lewis Lamoureux, Tax Collector.