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Putnam patriot., 1915-01-29
Old-Tine Singing School

"The Feast of the Nationsn and "Ye Olde Time Singing School" at the Bap- tist church assembly room Tuesday evening was a great success. Booths decorated with the national colors of France, England, Japan, Holland, Italy, Uuiled States and Alaska were arranged around the large room where eatables common to the different na- tions were dispensed at small sum. Everything sold well. Progressive Putnam booth displayed souvenirs.
 It is estimated that about 250 per sons were present at the singing school which opened at o'clock, in charge of Dame Plunkett { Mrs. w. H.. Partello) which was a sufficient guar antee of it's success. The chorus had been drilled by Chorister Rich and Mrs. Rich was at the "harpsichord.
 Earl c. Hopkins took the part of Squire Bellingham, an interested visit or of the school and, incidentally, of the teacher, also.
 Norman l.. Kennedy sang "On Springfield Mountain," and Mrs. ~. P. Warren and Miss Florence k. Stub bert sang the sweet old duet, "In the Starlight" Earl U. Hopkins rendered ''The Yankee Sleighride," and in the duet, "Dost Thou Love Me, Sister Ruth with Mrs. Partello as Dame Plun kett, verify "brought down the house.
 When Mark Lewis played "Old Folks at Home" on the banjo you could have heard a pin drop.
 Those in the singing school were: Jennie Johnson Mrs. w P. Warren Mildred Bard Mrs. Frank Hogan Lucy Partello Mrs. S. Rich Edith Partello Myrtle Bruce Ivagene Fuller Mildred Durfee Elizabeth Barnes Sarah Durfee Dorothy Kennedy Inez Brewer Ruth Partello Hazel Davis Florence Stubbert Flora Truesdell Adeline Rabbit
 Norman Kennedy Earl Johnson Henry Converse Mark Lewis Ernest Chandler Raymond Durfee Walter King Ralph Spencer James McAndrew
Putnam patriot., 1915-01-29
Resigns After Service of Forty.one Years

Alderman Hector Duvert has re- signed his position in the Douty store, now conducted by J. Rich and Son, after a service of forty-one consecutive years. He is going to take a long, needed rest and, although his plans have not as yet matured, he may start in business for himself next fall.
 Mr. Duvert is one of the city's fore most French Canadian citizens. When but lad, forty.one years ago, he en- tered the employ of the late Jerome Douty and remeined with him up to the time of his death some weeks ago. He remained with the new proprietor of the store until he became familiar with the details of the business and then resigned. During his long period of service MT. Duveft has had but few days of absence.
 He had the distinction of being the first French Canadian citizen to repre- sent Putnam in the general assembly, being a member of the 1911 session. He is alderman from Ward and mem- Der of several committees Of the com mon council and chairman of the fire department committee. He is mem Der of the board of assessors, secretary of the K. of C., and treasurer of Coun. cil Gagnon, St. John Baptiste society and for nearly forty years has been [ collector Of SG. Mary's church.
Putnam patriot., 1915-01-29
urgIaries Continue Up and Down lhe
 lluinebaug

lhe reports of burglaries along the Qninebaug river valley between Web ster and Norwich, that are announced with almost daily regularity, have stifred up the officials, including chiefs of police, deputy sheriffs and cons tables. in this section, to redoubled effort to get the gang that is believed Ia be responsible for the breaks. The police have reached the conclusion Shat d gang of young fellows from ,oihe nearby city have familiarized ;hemselves with the habits of the kuardians of the law on duty nights md take advantage of the known ines when these watchmen are In nher parts of the cities, towns or Vii- ares to enter place of business and nake their getaway.
 Most of the smaller towns in the sec lon where the operations are carried n have but single officer on duty nd 1t makes it an easy m utter to Hafch him pass a given point and then s0lo work with the absolute knowl- dRe that there is no danger of being Nsturbed for an hour or more. The Gcent break in a clothing store in 1anielson bears such similarity to hebreaks in Putnam that officials be- feve that the same parties are respon.
Putnam patriot., 1915-01-29
Putnam Foundry PrOSpering

As announced in the Patriot some weeks ago the Putnam Foundry and Machine Company has been prosper ing since the reorganization of the com pany. This is gratifying to know as it is an industry that is a credit 10 the city and carries the name of Putnam into many places. Most of the stock is owned locally and there sare quite a number who have small holdings among our citizens. The heater the company manufactures is one of the standard makes of New England and ranks with the best in the market.
 Following is statement os the financial condition of the concern com piled by the treasurer and shows a most healthy condition and conside- raDle gain in the past year.
Putnam patriot., 1915-01-29
FOUND FROZEN
Body of Clifford Needham Found Cover 1ee cd With Snow
Was Overcome While Walking Home

The dead body of Clifford Needham, 45, farm hand, was found lying on the road between Woodstock and East ford Sunday afternoon by farmer. The medical examiner was called. He found no marks of violence and pro- nouneed death due to exposure.
 Needham was single and had been employed in Eastford. IL is thought that he was in Putnam Saturday af- ternoon and started to walk home and being overcome lay down beside the road and went to sleep and was frozen to death. The body was covered with snow and ice when found.
 The body was taken in charge by Ballard X Clark and Monday relatives came here to claim 1t and took it to Wales, Mass, for burial.
Putnam patriot., 1915-01-29
ADDITIONAL POLICE
Common Council Will Be Asked to Con
 sider Matter
Citizens Think More Men Should Be on Duty Nights

A petition has been in circulation in this city, which, it is understood, will sbe presented to the common council ztruesday evening, asking that addI- iional policemen be employed nights. *1 is not new subjec to be discussed |by the council as the matter has been Baked over in the past and it has 8eemed the coneensus of opinion of Athat body that more men could be Hptilized, the only question being &w neither the situation warranted the Expense.
 ' The night protection now consists of Two men, one guarding the north end of the city and one the business sec lion. Necessarily their beats are of Transferable length. The officers latch Be stores, which means they try the otore doors to see if they are locked, Every hour. To person or persons fa- nniliar with local conditions it is readi- k seen that when the officer IS seen 10 pass given point it is safe to assume that he will not again be at the same point for an hour, which gives anyone sb inclined the opportunity to work onmoles for considerable period zof time.
 # The city has been very free from buTglaries however and the amount of Hproperty stolen during one year will Sllot be found to amount to any great l1nm. The present agitation was Thought about by several breaks which Nave occurred within few weeks. Que Fl the burglars was captured by the Dplice and is now in iail awaiting the Hitting of the superior court. But Put nam is not the only place where breaks have been frequent recently.
 rThe same condition eonfronts the cities around about even where more 'police are on duty. A city in Massa- chusetts had series of something like forty breaks and they have large po- lice force. Every me rning one may read in the papers of burglaries. The condition is believed to ke in some md asure due to wandering class ef Unemployed who are floating back and forth over the country willing to coinmit petty crimes if opportunity offers.
Putnam patriot., 1915-01-29
Party for Miss ROxana Bowen

Mrs. Clarence Winthrop Bowen of New York, who spends her summers in Woodstock, gave dinner and dance Friday evening at Sherry's for her debutante daughter, Miss Roxana Winthrop Bowen. The dinner was served in the green room. Following the dinner there was a dance in the small ballroom, NJ rs. Bowen and her daughter receiving their guests in the foyer. There were decorations of pink flowers and Frantzen's orchestra play ed for the dancing. A seated supper was served in the banquet suite short ly after midnight, after which dancing was resumed.
Putnam patriot., 1915-01-29
Advent Christian Church

Sunday seryices-morning service al l030, Sunday school at noon, evening service at o'clock.
 Prayer meeting Thursday evening at 7.30.
 Rev. Mir. Stones subject for Sunday morning will be "We Must See"
 In the evening, IA Special Saviour will be his subject.
 At the adjourned annual church business meeting held Jan. II the fol- lowing officers were chosen:
 Deacons, w. 5. Ames, E. B. Kent. Deaconesses, Mrs. Mary Thurston, Mrs. Almeda Kent.
 Clerk, Miss Hattie B. Fox.
 Treasurer, Mrs. E. E. Kent.
 Collector, Miss Hattie B. Fox.
Putnam patriot., 1915-01-29
St. Philips Church

The Christmas greens with which the church has been decorated have been removed this week, as Sunday is Septuagesima, ithe third Sunday be- fore Lent.s
 The minister in charge attended the Diocesan Conference in Middletown on Wednesday.
 Monday, Feb. lst, the regular bi monthly meeting of the executive com. mittee will be held Tn the Guild room at 5 P. III. Services will be as usual, on Friday at 90: and on sunday at 5, loSo and ', with Sunday school at noon.
Putnam patriot., 1915-01-29
Firemen's Ball

Arrangements have practically been completed for the Hremen's Bali to be held in Union hall Monday evening, Feb. 10th. This ball is always one of the social events of the pre- hentep sea son and this year is no exception to the rule as there is great deal of pub. lie interest in the affair and tickets are being sold by members.
 There will oe the usual concert be- fore dancing and late cars will leave after the dance. Visiting fifemen and ladies will be present from all of the nearby cities and towns.
Putnam patriot., 1915-01-29
CONTRIBUTIONS
 ACKNOWLEDGED
Putnam War Relief Association Sends
 Practical Articles
No Let.up to the Work. Goods Go For.
 ward on Mercy Mission

The Putnam War Relief Associa- tion is doing excellent work for the wounded and destitute of war-ridden Europe. A great amount of work has already been done as appeared from list Of articles published in the PATRT- or last week which has already gone forward Contributions from any one desiring 10 assist will be gratefully re- ceived and may be sent to Mrs. Grace Nikolofr, School street. Perhaps many people would contribute money but do not do so on account of the mis- taken idea that only substantial sums will be received. This is not the fact for small amounts are always welcome and the following table oi eXpendi lures will show eonclusively that even the pennies may do great deal of good on the other side:
 cent will buy iodine to disinfect a wound.
 cent will pay for enough gauge for one dressing.
 cents Will buN phbdaSe'
 eents will pay for temporary splint.
 lt cents will provide chloroform for an operation.
 25 cents expended as above may save a limb or a life.
 $40 will pay for 100 yards of gauge.
 Sl9 will pay for 100 pounds of ab. sorbent cotton.
 s2l will pay for LOGO sterilized band ages.
 $40 will purchase 100 pounds of chlo- roform.
 S60 will provide nurse for one month.
 Sl66 66 will provide a surgeon for one month.
 The following, embodied in two let ters received, shows how much the contributions from Putnam are thought of and is an incentive to even stronger effort
 My dear Mrs Nikoloff:-Please ac- cept the thanks of the Woman's Branch of the Hartford Belgian Relief Fund, for the boxes of clothing for the Belgians We are now packing our twenty second ease et garments, some new, and some secondhand, and we feel grateful to all who have assisted us. Plans are now being made for Connecticut ship of foodstulls, and we hope that your city will be we'll repre-. sented. We are working under the American Commission for Belgian Re lief, and our contributions may De in money to be used in purchasing gro ceries, or the food itself may be sent.
 The Woman's Branch of the Hart ford Belgian Relief Fund sends most grateful thanks for the five splendid boxes of clothing contributed by the War Relief Association of Putnam.
 All these garments are of the most useful and practical character, just what is asked for by the American Commission for Belgian Relief, under which we are working, and we fully appreciate the value, as well as the good judgment shown in your choice of articles to send We have sent now twentytw cases of garments and these will go into our next one at once. It is fine thing for the different parts of the state to be in touch with each other in this work, and we hope that your city will be represented in the Connecticut ship for which plans are now being started. Information as to the ship may be obtained from Anson T. McCook, 50 State street. Thanking you once more for your very generous gift, 1 am
 Very truly yours,
 Mrs. Jacob fl. Greene,
 Secretary Woman's Branch Hart 2 ford Rat0ior RaltQf knud
Putnam patriot., 1915-01-29
January Weddings LOlseIle-Lavigne

Joseph 0. Loiselle and Miss Argen- ina Lavigne, both lof Putnam, were oarried at St. Mary's church at 6.30 1clock a. m., Monday. The couple fere attended by Octave Loiselle, fla. ter of the groom, and Arthur Robi-
 lie. The ceremony and mass were Hennized by Rev. C. F. Bedard. A <Sf1ding breakfast was served at the )ome of the groom's parents, MT. and xu. Octave Loiselle. After we'd nm trip to Boston and other cities 6e couple will reside in this city Vhere they are both well known.
Putnam patriot., 1915-01-29
Interesting Locals
ApvERTIsEMEN ENT

Orders taken for printing or mount. ing pictures, Telephone l72-5.
 Putnam is improving rapidly. The surrounding country is being improved by wealthy men and women. We have a wood lot and a few thousand feet of green one inch pine boards fof sale at bargain, also nursery stock, handy wagons, both wood and steel wheels. A general agency for news papers and solicit :your business. A. B. Randall, real estate agent Phone 344-5.
Putnam patriot., 1915-01-29
Robillard HamaIIe

Eugene A. Robillard of Putnam and EIss Emma Hamelle of North Gros-
 Hordale were married at St. Joseph $ <hrch, North GTosvenordale, Mon- <1 morning at o'clock by Rev. Fr. Miss Georgiana Robillard, U1er of the groom, was bridesmaid &1 Mexium St. Marie of West Gompson was best man. The couple M on an afternoon train for New
 ford. Upon their return they will
 given reception in Union hall,
 tth Grosyenordale, and will occupy
 fwly furnished home in the village.
Putnam patriot., 1915-01-29

Rev. c F. Bedard, pastor of St. ty's. church, and Rev. Adrian Dy- ban, euraIe, went to Taftville Mon. morning to assist the priest there bearing confessions during the iJ-
 rs devotiens.
Putnam patriot., 1915-01-29
Joseph I.etour

Joseph Letour, 2s, died at his home here Friday night. The burial was Saturday afternoon in $. Mary's eem- etery. The young mans death follow ed very brief illness.
Putnam patriot., 1915-01-29
Install New Officers
French Artisan Society

Members of the French Artisan So ciety, No. 97, and invited guests, gathered in St. Johns hall, Providence street, Sunday iafternoon, to witness the installation of their newly elected officers. The gathering was called te order by President Alfred Robiilard who introduced Ronaldo Guillmette oi Southbridge, general director of the order, who acted as installing officer Charles 2. Bazln of Worcester, general organizer, acted as master of cere- monies. The installation exercises were very impressive.
 After the exercises remarks pertinent to the society were made by the visit ing officials and also by Rev. Charles r. Bedard of St. Mary's church who was listened to with interest. Presi- dent Robillard entered upon his fourth year in that office and thanked the members for their trust and confidence and said he would endeavor to con tinue to merit their approval In the year just opening
 Council Gagnan, St. John Baptiste
 There was a gathering of 25O mem- bers and invited guests in Owls hall, Tuesday evening to witness the install lation exercises of Council Gagnon St.. John Baptiste Society, which was one of the most successful affairs of the kind ever held by the council.
 The installing officer was Dr. l.. J. Morin of Danielson and suite compos- ed of the following members: Joseph St. Jean, Napoleon Jette, Alfred Ro- billiard and Alphonse Bourcier. Mrs. Frank II. Cordier presided at the piano during the ceremony which was excellentiy carried out. Remarks were made by President Henri Benoit and Dr. Morin. A trio, composed oi Messrs Joseph Rivard, Armand Mag nan and Ovila Guertin, sang number of popular French songs which were well received, Mrs. Armand Magnan playing the accompaniment. Dane ing followed with music by the Elm pire Theatre Orchestra, which was highly complimented. Refreshments consisting of sandwiches, cookies, ice cream, soda and coffee were served.
Putnam patriot., 1915-01-29
Funerals
Mrs. Della Gingras

The body of Mrs. Della Cling ras, 53, a ,former resident of Pomfret, WAS brought here Saturday. Services were at St. Mary's church at ? o'clock and burial was in St. Mary's cemetery.
Putnam patriot., 1915-01-29

-George H. Ryder is confined to his room at the Putnam Inn with a sprained ankle, caused by fall on the ice.
Putnam patriot., 1915-01-29

IF. J. Trinder, of the state board oi education, was in the city Monday comforting with members of the school board.
Putnam patriot., 1915-01-29
GRANGE NOTES
Seneset Grange

The regular meeting held by Senexet Grange on Wednesday evening, Jan 2Oth, proved to be very profitable and interesting.
 The topic of the evening was Educa' tion, and one of the most interesting features of the program was an essay entitled, "What can we do to improve our country schools?" by Miss Eleanor Johnson. This was followed by an open discussion led by Miss Anna Nel- son. Several very good suggestions were advanced on this subject: The teaching of agriculture in the district schools, the art of making the school room attractive, better aecommoda- tions for the teacher, particular atten- tion paid to the health of the children, and cooperation of parent and teacher, of home and school, were some of the suggestions made.
 Other numbers of the program were a song, entitled School Days, and q recitation by MT. Hamilton. The pro- gram was concluded by talk on the Educational Features of the Grange by Herbert Nelson.
 Refreshments were served during the social hour.
 Senexet Grange is preparing for the Farmers Institute 10 be held Mon- day, Feb. Sth, at Il o'clock a. m., in Grange hall. Further notice of the program will be given.
 fine next regular meeting of Senexet Grange will be held Wednesday even ing, Feb. 3rd. The topic will be "The efficient household" " the first of an Ef. ticiency Series.
Putnam patriot., 1915-01-29

Baskets from floor for | Xorldge, Ira cey 7, Pennel 8, Wood l, McDermott 4; Putnam, Maynard 2, Purinton 2. Baskets from fouls, UXbridge, Tracey 8. Timer Driggs. Referee Wheaton.
 For several weeks over fifty of the High School and Eighth grade girls have been enjoying regular gymnasi. um work under the instruction of Miss Chapdelaine. They have marching, running, and exercises. Until two weeks ago aesthetic dancing itook a large share of time as regular work, but it is now placed at the end of the gym nasium program, and only those who wish to enter it. After the exerbises all the girls join in some game or race. There has been much interest in this branch of school work.
Putnam patriot., 1915-01-29
PUTNAM CONN., FRIDAY, JANUARY 2e 1915
HIGH SCHOOL NOTES

The first debate of the series of High School interelass debates took place Monday afternoon at three o'clock be- tween the Freshman and Sophomore classes, on the resolution, That the annexation of Mexico to the United States would be beneficial to both countries .n Percy Richardson, Hazel Perry, and Ruth Child of the Sopho- more class upheld the negative, while Walter Aldrieh, Marthe Edward, and Eleanor Carpenter of the Freshman class argued for the affirmative. Each debater was allotted fifteen minutes for his speech, and the rebuttals, for the preparation of which five minutes were allowed, were confined to ten minutes.
 After eonferene of about fifteen minutes, the judges, Miss Gushman, Miss Kent, and MT. Mowry, returned to the room and Mr.Mowry announced that the negative had won. He com- mended the teams for the work on their part which this debate showed. In deciding these points were consid. ered weight of arguments, delivery, and grammatical correctness. In spite of the inclement weather over sixty mem bers of the school were present.
 There will be a debate next Monday afternoon between the boys and girls of the Junior class. The subject is, "Resoved that political cartoons shoun be prohibited by law" Those for the affirmative are GeraldineBeard, Bertha Richardson, and Della Davis. For the negative, Gould Beard, Frank Gleason, and Joseph Flagg.
 The score, 23-S, with UXbridge on the winning end, tells all that there is to tell of sthe P H. S Uxbridge game played last Friday in the High school gymnasium. Twelyelautomobiles fill. ed with ardent rooters accompanied the visiting team to this city. The Putnam boys were outclassed from the start but were stillsplaying hard when the final whistle blew. Between the halves the Elmwood Lightweights were defeated by the Putnam High Iiubfuaiubfs n
Putnam patriot., 1915-01-29
Quinnatlsset Grange

The new dining hall has been com pleted and Saturday evening, Jan. 30, Quinnatisset Grange will celebrate the occasion with fine supper, an orches tra, and also male quartette.
 We hear that the installation of Po- mona officers will take place at Quin- natisset Grange Feb. 27th.
Putnam patriot., 1915-01-29

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CROSS, FEVERISH
CHILD IS BILIOUS
Or CONSTPATED
Look, MOtherl If tongue is
coated give California"
Syrup of Figs"

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her children California syrup Of
FIGS, that this is their ideal Laxative.
because they love its pleasant taste
and It thoroughly cleanses the tender
little stomach, liver and bowels with
out gripping.
When cross, irritable, feverish or
breath is bad, stomach sour. look at
the tongue, motheri If coated. give a
teaspoonful OF this harmless fruit
laxative" and in q few hours all the
1ouL constipated waste. sour bile and
undlgested food passes out Of the
bowels, and you have a. wen, playful
child again When its little system is
tul o. cold, throat sore, has stomach
ache. dtarrhOea, Indigestion, cClic-re-
member, a good inside cleansing"
should always be the first treatment
given.
Millions Of mothers keep California
Syrup Of Figs" handy: they know a
tcaspoonful today saves a sick child
tomorrow. Ask your druggist for a
3O-cent bottle Of California syrup of
Figs" which has directions for babies
children OF all ages and grown-ups
printed on the bottle. Beware Of coun-
terfcits sold here, so don't be fooled
Get the genuine, made by California
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