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The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-02-07

1t and toasted broad. Gradually raw meat was introduced into her ration. For a year this treatment went on in the scenes with which Dinah was familiar.
 The journey to the coast and the voyage to New York consumed sev- eral months on a slow sailing vessel. When she reached her future home fin the Bronx Zoo Dinah was approxi- mately two years old. So far as diet was concerned there was no problem about keeping Dinah alive. thus breaking all records with gorillas. The substitution of another keeper in Professor Gamers place caused her to moL ; for week or two. Before three months had elapsed she began to refuse her food and grew more and more delicate. Presently she lost the use of her arms and legs, and it looked as though Dinah was going to repeat the sad history of all other gorillas taken into captivity.
 The theory was advanced that Dinah was stricken with infantile paralysis. Ultimately Dinah's trou- ble was diagnosed as q form of loco motor ataxia k
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-02-07
"You're Looking Pale This Morning."

pleasurable anticipation. her little eyes sparkling and her hands reach ing out to him. Her most joyous quarter of an hour was when her keeper took her on his knee to dress her for the days outing, to pet her and to say:
 Well, how is Dinah feeling this morning? A little pale this morning. But a bit stronger in the arms and legs, eh? That's right-and now we'll go for our fresh air treatment"
 It Is now i've months since Dinah, the baby gorilla. came to the Bronx Zoo. That breaks all records for gorillas in captivity. And now that her health is so much improved there are hopes that her paralytic condi- ton will entirely pass away and she will grow up into an adult gorilla.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-02-07

That, however. will take several years, and will confront her keepers with another problem.
 Will Dinah's early training among human beings cause her to remai- docile when fully grown? Or will she then revert to that condition of ungovernable ferociousness which characterizes all full grown gorillas in their native wilds?
 Whatever her future may be. Dinah is now the greatest wild animal cu- riosity in civilization. There are no market quotations on live gorillas, because 1t has been impossible to supply them with any guaranty that they would live. So it is not prob able that any other geological society could make an offer that would win Dinah away from Bronx Park.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-02-07
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Dr. H. l.. Amos, of the Rockefel. er Institute, prescribed plenty or fresh air for Dinah as the main es- sential of treatment. Massage and gentle exercise for the partly para lysed limbs were other features. The fresh air was doubly needed aa stimulant for Dinah's appetite.
 Curator Ditmars spared no pains in making the treatment thorough. Dinah was handed over to Keeper Fred Engeholm, of whom she had grown fond. As Winter was at hand, fresh air meant cold air, so Dinah was provided with a wardrobe suited to the open air temperature. The i'm. portant feature was union" gar ment of warm. white, fieecy wool GOV ering the invalid from wrists and neck to ankles. Over this, when needed, was a woolen jacket. And over all was a woolen blanket in which Dinah was so well wrapped up that only her nose and beady eyes remained exposed to the weather.
 AS Dinah's condition made 1t i'm possible for her to walk, a child's perambulator was provided for her use, propelled by Keeper Engeholm. From the start Dinah took cheerfully to her costume and to the perambula- tor. Every morning and afternoon she had her outing, her keeper wheel ing her about the zoo paths between the dens and cages of other captive animals.
 The first sign of improvement in her condition was the develoDment of very childlike curiosity. Her little black eyes began to take in every thing. Reclining perfectly docile in the perambulator, she would turn her head this way and that, showing lively interest in human spectators and in the animals, equally curious, who would approach to the bars of their cages to inspect the strange creature on wheels.
 The restless black bears, in partic- ular, never lost their curious interest in Dfnah's daily health parade in the perambulator. They would come sniffing up to the bars which for bade further approach. as much as to say:
 "Well. you look like a monkey in your face, but the rest of you is 8 problem-and. say. haven't you got any legs?
 Under this treatment Dinah's im- provement was most gratifying. She no longer moped. Her appetite re- turned in full force for her three meals day of raw eggs and milk, toasted bread, vegetable soup, roast beef and raw meat occasionally. She grew to submit amiably to massage of her limbs. and Keeper Engeholm's daily application of the electric vi- orator to her head proved most sooth- ing to herr irritated nerves.
 Every morning sho greeted her keeper with increased evidences of
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-02-07

<<r v ELLO! what new kind or VII a monkey are you?"
 A \ That is the question which the curiosity of the bears in the New York Bronx Park Zoo sug- gests whenever Dinah, the convaies- cing gorilla, wearing her union suit of fleecy wool and wrapped in a blanket, takes her daily airing in perambulator propelled by her faith full keeper, Fred Engeholm.
 The curiosity of a majority Of the visiting public is equally naive. They y1ew Dinah merely as a monkey, and probably wonder why so much fuss is made about her.
 The fact is that Dinah Is the only gorilla in captivity. Other species of apes and monkeys are plentiful in every well-stocked zoo' put the
Putnam patriot., 1915-03-19
NORTH WOODSTOCK

At the last meeting of the Men S Club Edgar K. Trask gave selections on the photograph, Calvin l.. Rawson gave very interesting talk on Birds and the question of National Prohibit tion was discussed. The committee for the next meeting has arranged to present a farce, 1.-The Bowry night school,p which portrays school life in New York with pupils of many na- tionalilies. There will also be music. The last meeting of the season will be held the second "Wednesday in April with Thomas Bradshaw in charge.
 Mrs. l.. J. Leavitt has been spending several days in Hartford with her daughter.
 The Ladies' Aid Society held sue cessful social last Wednesday evening with Mrs. Irving Paine and Mrs. Wm. Barrett hostesses. Miss Dorothy Bnn- dy gave piano solo, sFrank aBd Mil- ton Perrin a violin and piano duet, Thomas Bradshaw monologue, and Miss Lillian Anderson piano solo. Ten Indies presented an amusing farce, "Packing the home missionary barrel v Cake and ice cream were served and candy was on sale.
 
 small dinner party on Sunday in honor of her son Nelson's birthday.
 Mrs. Charles Fitts is very seriously ill and a nurse is in attendance. MT. Fitts and daughter Mary are also under the doctors care. Mrs. Ozias MilIigan spent the week end in Springfield.
 Miss Kate Kelly is at home after spending the winter in Southbridge. Oziss MullIgan, F. |. Barrett and Leroy Alem attended the Boston auto show last week.
 Americas Welcome will be portray ed next Sunday curing the Sunday school session. Mrs. Harrison will be in charge. There are to be ten Ameri- can children and ten immigrant chil- dTen.
 Edward Ames and wife of Central Village were guests of friends in town last Sunday
 Will keIby and family of Abingdon spent Sunday with his mother.
Putnam patriot., 1915-03-19
Bradley Theatre

The Edward Doyle company featur ing Louise Brown is playing to satis- factory weeks business and giving ex- cellent satisfaction. The company is meritorious one and well balanced. Special scenery sets of the plays and good specialties between the acts fur nish big evenings entertainment. Madame Zenda, thesmental wizard, is creating quite lot of excitement and the balance of the specialties are up to the standard. Louise Brown, the charming little leading lady, is dis play in, some beautiful gowns, and her sweet girlish manner is attracting the ladies, of Putnam in great numbers and the tre parties are conspicuous at every performance. Friday matinee, Sappho, night, Safety First. Satur- day matinee, Ten Nights in Bar Room, night, The Newlyweds.
 The photoplays are the latest and best that are produced. No pictures over 30 days old are shown.
 The management has secured the Marcus Musical Company for all next week. 1t is one of the best popular priced musical companies on the road and has met with great success wher- ever it has played. The cast includes Felix Martin, the cleverFrench dialect comedian, and Miss Edith Vest, who will do a mechanical doll stunt. Other novelties ....i. Lc presented, and beauti- ful costumes. On the picture program Exploits of Elaine, Master Key, Chas. Chaplin in Night Out, and other good features will be shown during the week. Change of show and pictures every day. Adv
Putnam patriot., 1915-03-19
WOODSTOCK

Friday evening of this week St. Patrick's supper will be served in the chapel at 6.30.
 Mrs. Tillinghast of Danielson was guest of Miss Sarah Lyon last week.
 Miss Grace Hawkins is recovering at Day Kimball hospital from an opera tion for appe ndicitis. Miss Rilla Child is her substitute in the Harrisville school.
 The people of Woodstock were shock ed and saddened to learn of the sud den death of Ada Belle Miller at St. Vincent's hospital, Worcester. Miss Miller was born and has spent her en tire life in Woodstock and has always been associated with the urr people of the town. The57spoOD and four brothers havesA E. ,mpa- thy of the entire community the loss of their only daughter and sister. Funeral services at the Miller ehome were conducted Friday afternoon by Rev. F. ,B. Harrison, pastor of the church of which she was a member. Misses Gladys Farmer and Merwin Cutler of Putnam sang "Abide with me-" A large number of friends were in attendance. A great profusion Of beautiful flowers brought their mes. sage of comfort as expressions of sym pathy from many friends. Among these tributes was wreath of beauti- ful pAnsies sent by the young ladies who in childhood were organized as the Pansy Band and of which Ada was member. They recall with pleasure among their last social gath. erings a sleigh ride as her guests. The bearers were Mowfy Ross, Wendell Bosworth, George Hamilton and Burt BoswoFth. Burial was in the Hill cemetery.
 It will pay you to see my Sewing m achine at S20 cash. c. k. Shaw ady
Putnam patriot., 1915-03-19
WEST THOMPSON

Misses Gertrude and Agnes Johnson spent Sunday in Worcester.
 Mrs. Emily Bigelow entertained Mrs. Mutual of Webster Wednesday.
 Miss Ellen Sandstrom went to Hart ford Monday where she expects to be for several weeks.
 Mrs. Sarah Miller died at the home of lher sister, Mrs. Byron Nixon, in Summit, R. l., last Tuesday.
 Rev. and Mrs Miller entertained their daughter, Mrs. Charles Clark, of Eastford, Friday. MT. Clark attended the auto show in Boston.
 Charles Miller attended the fifteenth weddings anniversary of his eldest daughter, Mrs. J. B. Ethridge, in Eastford Saturday night, also visited his mother and brother in Ashford the first of the week.
 The ladies of the Methodist church served an excellent bean supper in the vestry N ednesday night. There was good number present and all report ed very pleasant evening.
Putnam patriot., 1915-03-19
POMFRET

C. w. Grosvenor and E. P. Allin both returned home from the hospital last Sunday and they are 10 be con- graduated on theii speedy recovery, ,al though of course it will ;be some time before they will be able to oe about.
 Henry Allin spent last Sunday al home.
 Arthur Danielson is soon to join Charles Aldfich in San Diego, Cal, to work for a time.
 The Mayo family are also to move to California where they have brother who wishes them 10 come.
 Miss NJ, lF. Reyes spent Sunday in Hartford.
 Electric lights are being put into the Neighborhood House this week and they will add much to the attractive ness of ,the house as well as being a great convenience. There will be an Italian supper at the House Saturday night, the price to be the same as be- fore. b
Putnam patriot., 1915-03-19
Boy Scouts

Troop was the winner of the Inter. Troop contest of the Boy Scouts of America, completed last Friday. They received handsome banner, painted and presented by Thomas J. Thurber of Putnam Heights. Assistant Scout Master Norman l.. Kennedy of Troop l, and Scout William J. f. Rafferty of Troop 2, became First Class Scouts. There are only two others in town who have attained that grade: Dana H. ', and Donald c. Johnson of Troop 2. Second Glass Scout Waiter Chaffee was appointed Patrol Leader of the Willing Patrol .of Troop l. Scout Per " won the largest number of points, 100. The final score was: Troop l., 761; Troop 2, S27; Troop 1, 446; Troop 5, 2S0. James McAndrew is Scout Mas ter of the winning troop, and Norman L Kennedy and Earl Hopkins are his assistants.
Putnam patriot., 1915-03-19
WEST WOODSTOCK


 Rev. C. M. Jones, pastor of the Con eregational church, has handed in his resignation to take effect April lst.
 K. H. Hicks was in Boston on Tues day.
 Men were called out to fight fire on the Bensamon property last Monday morning.
 There were no services at the Con- gregational church last Sunday.
 Albert Smith has returned to his home in East Brimfield
 John NJ. Perrin and family were callers at Glover farm on Sunday.
 Luke Morse is visiting in East Brimfield.
 Maude Perrin was in Putnam on Saturday.
 Esther Davidson is in Eastford this week.
Putnam patriot., 1915-03-19
EASTFORD

Charles Lewis returned to his school duties in Springfield Sunday after be. ing home a week with the humps.
 Miss Louva Miller and Miss Carrie Bosworth of Southbridge spent Sunday with relatives here.
 MT. and Mrs. Albert Miller and son Leland of Southbridge. MT. and Mrs. Albert Dansereau and baby Ruth of Sturbridge, ana MT. and Mrs. Arthur Miller of Manchester, visiteds relatives here Sunday.
 Misses Blanche and Kate Perry at- tended the funeral of Miss Ada Belle Miller at Woodstock Hill, Friday.
 wen dell ard Besv Bpsworth of East Woodstock were in uosh4 Sunday.
 Charles Clark attended the auto show in Boston Friday. Mrs. Clark spent the day in Putnam and West Thompson.
 Misses Hattie Bicknell and Lillian Huntington were in Putnam Thurs. day.
 Miss Lauva Miller, and Mrs. Charles Clark called on their grandmother in Ashford Sunday.
 Charles Miller of West Thompson
 
 Ashford the past few days.
 Eugene Jones returned to his home Wednesday after being in the United States navy four years. He was ma- chinist on the battlesnip Kansas,
 About fifty friends and relatives of MT. and Mrs. John Ethridge; met at their home, the Eastford House, Sat urday evening, to celebrate their If teenth wedding anniversary. The evening was spent in visiting, singing, marching, and Sybil Converse and Lo- la Eihridge sang together, Dr. Con- verse and Sybil sang duet, MissGrace Law ton, vocal solo, and Mrs. Converse read swo selections appropriate for the occasion. Miss Edith Wheaton recit- ed piece. Sandwiches, cake and cof- fee were served. Friends were present from Southbridge, Danielson, Pom. fret, West Thomps pson, Union, Ashford, Manchester, Phoenixville. A good time was enjoyed by alla
Putnam patriot., 1915-03-19
Emnire Theatre

Tn addition to lhe regular big bits to be shown at the Empire during the coming week two features stand out prominently. On Friday, Shadows of the Past is ,the headliner. This is a real thriller in every sense of the word. 1t is meodrama of intense human interest and a political story that ends in a manner that is most satisfactory.
 It has gripped New York audiences who have seen 1t by thousands. On Monday Charles Chaplin will appear in comedy, His New Job, which is declared to be the funniest ever filmed.
 Mir. Chaplin says it is the best picture he has ever produced. These two pie lures alone are worth special effort 10 see. A big bill ali the week of the regular Empire large denom nations .ad
Putnam patriot., 1915-03-19
THOMPSON

 Allen Reynolds and wife welcomed young daughter Sunday, Ellen Bal. lard Reynolds.
 Calvin Munysn and wife spent tf e day recently with Mrs. k. Rhodes.
 There were several fires in Thompson Monday.
 The cottage prayer meeting was held Wednesday night at the home of E. Rhodes.
 Denominational day was observed Sunday at the Baptist church. In the evening the B. Y. P. U. was led by Deacon Calvin Munyan.
 The Ladies' Aid met with Mrs. k. E. Rhodes Thursday afternoon.
 Mrs. Ephraim Smith had a quilting party last Friday afternoon.s
 Don't forget the Peak Sisters at the Town hail Friday evening. Cake and ice cream on sale after the entertain ment.
 II will pay you to see my sewing machine al s20 cash. c. k. Shaw adv
Putnam patriot., 1915-03-19
Smith Street Pupils Win Debate
Israel Putnam Pupils Presented Bouque,

A debate between the seventh grade Of the Smith Street school and the seventh grade of the Israel Putnam school took place in the Israel Putnam hall on Friday afternoon, March l2lh.
 The subject debated was: "Resolved that the United States furnishes as in- teresting attractions to tourists as Eu- rope.
 The pupils of the Israel Putnam school spoke on the affirmative while those of the Smith Street school de- fended the negative.
 The speakers of the affirmative were Stanton Ballard and Roy Robare, those on the negative being Helen Thompson and John Hogan.
 Stanton Ballard did fine work on the It buttal but the vast amount of re- search brought forth by the negative won the victory for the smith Street pupils.
 Miss Mary B. White, teacher of the intermediate grades at Smith Street school, Rev. F. D. Sargent and Super intendent of Schools Wendell A. Mow- ", decided on the merits of the debate.
 After the decision was announced Miss Elizabeth Wheeiock, on behalf of the pupils from the Smith Street school, presented the pupils of the sev- enth grade of the Israel Putnam school . .bouquet of pinks ss token of the appreciation felt by the Smith Street school for taking part in the debate.
Putnam patriot., 1915-03-19
To the Citizens of Putnam and Vicinity

For fully thirty five (35l years the l.. & NJ. Semi-Mixed Real Paints have been extensively used throughout the United States and also in SouthAmer- ica. They have therefore been sub. Jected to the tests of every sort of eli. matic conditiOns-most successfully thereby :proving their extreme dura- ollity and superior value.
 See our advertisement on other page, telling property-owners how to make their own paint, and thereby save six " cents gallon on every gallon used. ! Q N G MAN & ARTINE EZ rant Aakers, ladvl New York
Putnam patriot., 1915-03-19
To Mothers in this Town

Children who are delicate, feverish and icross will get immediate relief from Mother Gray's Sweet Powders for Children. They cleanse the stom-
 ach, act on the liver, and are recom- mended for complaining children. A pleasant remedy for worms. At all druggists, 25c. Sample Free. Address A. $. Olmsted, LeRoy, NY. adv ll-l4
Putnam patriot., 1915-03-19
Many Children Are SiCkIy

Mother Gray's Sweet Powders for Children break up colds in "A hours, relieve feverishness, headache, stomach troubles, teething disorders, and des-
 troy worms. At all druggists, 25c. sample mailed Free. Address, Allen 5. Oimssed, LeRoy, NY. adv ll.14
Putnam patriot., 1915-03-19

John English needles, regular price 4c, sale price, ? for sc Darning Ieedles, regular price 5c, sale price } for sc Hat elastic, oval, regular 3c to 5c. Sale price, yard 2C Reel elastic, all widths, black and white, value to 10c. Sale pr. yd4C NJ .chine oil, large oz. ounce, re- gular price loo, sale price, bot. 7C "Franko' hose supporters, made of extra strong superhne elastic. Black and white. All sizes. regular price 10c, sale price 7C Sew on hose supporters, with rub Der button, sale price 0C Padded hose supporters with rub Der button l ;-s inch, fine quality elastic, regular price 22sa. sale price,
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Putnam patriot., 1915-03-19
7 EAST WOODSTOCK

The Community Clvb has purchased piano.
 The concert in the Congregational church last Friday evening by the Putnam choir was we'll attended by an audience that heartily enjoyed the ex- cellent program. A sale of home made candy was held in the chapel. Mrs. J. c. Ames entertained the choir at her home after the concert, serving a delicious supper.
Putnam patriot., 1915-03-19
Putndm Inn Block,
MARRIAGE ES

In Lynn, Mass, March II, by Rev. Daniel K. Burtner, John A. Morse, IT. formerly of Putnam, and Miss Eliza. beth c. Erickson of Worcester.
Putnam patriot., 1915-03-19
 4 True Yoke Fellow

A true yoke fellow. my brother, You surely have been to me, Hardly on earth another
 Has shown more sympathy! Each day live feel stronger For your prayers, 1 know God hears, And as life's shadows grow longer More sweetly this care appears. Then let us, my dear yoke fellow, Press on with courage and love, Till we leave ali our tolls below For the rest in Heaven above. Dedicated to Rev. J. F. Trowbridge by
 Rev. T. P. Briggs.
 9ptimistic Thought.
 One becomes better acquainted with . country through having the good luck to lose the way.
Putnam patriot., 1915-03-19
DEATHS

In Putnam, March 1lth, Mrs. Rose Anna LeClair, aged 46 years.
 In East Woodstock, March 13, Ken. selear T. Coomes, aged Sl years.
 in North Woodstock, March 16, Mrs. Ellen NJ. Eitts, aged 67 years.
Putnam patriot., 1915-03-19

Resolutions adopted by Jessamine Chapter, Order of the Eastern Star: Whereas, It has pleased Almighty God to summon to a state of endless duration one of our charter mem bers, our worthy sister, Fannie A. Webster, Therefore, Be it resolved that we ex tend to the bereaved family our sincere sympathy.
 Be it further resolved that as trih uie of our affection the Chapter insert a memorial page in it's records, pao- lish these resolutions In one of our 10 cal papers and a copy thereof sent to the family.
 Mrs Dorothy K. Wright
 Mrs. Nellie Baies
 Clarence w. Chase
Putnam patriot., 1915-03-19
Resolutions

Whereas by the death of our beloved sister, Ada Belle Miller, this lodge hay ing lost one of it's members, therefore be 1t
 Resolved, that the officers and mem befs of Mizpah Rebekah Lodge, No 33, I. 0. o. F. hereoy express their deep sense of loss by her untimely removal from us, and while we submit to the decree of the Divine Grand Master. we can but feel that her deathi has remov- ed from our lodge room and fraternal circle, one whose utmost endeaVors were to exemplify the principles of our order, and who was very dear to us all.
 Resolved, that we extend 10 the be reaved family in this their hour of deep sorrow and atliiction, our heartfelt sympathy.
 Resolved, that these resolutions be published in local paper, copy sent to the beTeaved family, and copy spread upon the records of our lodge.
 Mabel D. Kent Committee Edith NJ. Arnold on
 Walter Turner Resolutions
Putnam patriot., 1915-03-19

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