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Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1915-04-02
County Farm Agent Kennedy

Worthington q. Kennedy, agent of
the Windham County Farmers asso-
citation, has been in Putnam during
all the present week. The association
is to have its headquarters in this city
in Union block in the office occupied
by City Clerk f. w. Seward. Agent
Kennedy is to be in his office Saturday
afternoons and at other times by APP
pointment. He is anxious to meet all
the farmers and talk over their agri-
cultural problems with them.
On April 5 there is TO be meeting
here of the executive committee OF the
association and Mr.. Kennedy and Pro-
fesser Baker of the Connecticut Agri-
cultural college are to be present. The
outline of the work to be done will re
mapped out at that time and action
taken for systemizing the work that is
to be done by the association.
The agent will be at the orchard Of
". d. Chase in Thompson on Friday
for demonstration OF pruning at l.30
p. m. Those attending are requested
TO bring saws. More can be shown by
having the men present do the actual
operating on the trees than in any
other way. The work will be person
ally directed by the agent aud he will
explain the reasons for pruning, results
of pruning, ETC., as the work is being
done.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1915-04-02

Prosper Vegiard, the newly elected
exalted ruler, is one of our best known
and most highly respected and esteem
ed French Canadian citizens, having
been born in St. Johns, Canada, 81
years ago. When II years OF age he
removed with his parents TO Whitman
tic and while there learned the bar
ber's trade which he has followed ever
since, at present being in the emplo,
of fimothe Tetreault in the Arcade
block. While in Willimantie he join
ed the st. John society aud is one of
the active members of that society.
After a residence Of seven years In
the Thread City Mr. Veglard came to
Putnam and has continued to reside
here. He was married in Putnam six
teen years ago TO Miss Francis Cartier
and they have four children, two boys
and two girls. Mr.. Vegiard joined the
Putnam Lodge Of Elks in June, 1906.
He attended meetings regularly and
took II deep interest in the order. He
was elected TO minor office some
years ago and has passed through all
of the chairs until now he holds the
highest office in the lodge. His ability
and constant efforts for the progress of
the order were discovered soon after he
became member and his brothers of
the lodge gladly recognized his faith
fulness by advancing him step by step
TO the high office he now holds.
Mr.. Vegiard is member of Court
City of Putnam f. of A. He is great
lover of wholesome sport. He was the
organizer of the Putnam Athletic Club
which fiourished here for few years
and he was elected president of the or
ganization. He is an enthusiastic
fisherman and has spent considerable
time and money in assisting To stock
the brooks and ponds hereabouts with
fish and has been instrumental in in.
teresting others TO do similar work.
He is also a lover of music and is a
master of the banjo and when his SER
vices are requested in any entertain
ment for philanthropic purposes he is
ready and willing 10 assist.
The members of Putnam Lodge of
Elks are confident that while Mr.. We
giard is Mt its head the interests of the
order in this city will be carefully
watched and cared for and that prog
ress will be the watchword during his
term of Office.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1915-04-02
Urge Passage OF Bill, Farm for In
ebriaies
Would Effect Reforms and Economy

Edgar NJ. Warner, superintendent Of
prison and Jail work for the Connects
cut Christian Endeavor Union, and
Glare nee M. Thompson, associate,
have sent circular letters to each sena-
tor and representative in the general
assembly urging the passage of the bill
for the establishment of a State Farm
for Inebriates which carries an appro-
priation Of $4,000.
The letter sets forth that the matter
has been agitated for many years and
Is advocated by many associations and
societies as well ms individuals, judges,
doctors and lawyers. Under the pres
ent system of short Jail sentences no
attempt at reform OF the drunkard Is
made. The expense entailed by this
inadequate and wholly ineffective
method Is enormous while the result Is
nothing. A state farm would give OPP
portunity for outdoor employment and
a rational attempt TO induce the drunk
ard TO become self.supporting, self
respecting citizen.
This measure II adopted and success
fully carried out rs provided In the
bill will start the state of Connecticut
upon course OF treatment OF the COM
mon drunkard which will open the
door OF hope for him and be a great
saving in manhood and money to the
state The initial expense will not be
great and while economy is necessary
in state expenditures we feel that this
is a measure which will save large
amount of money which Is now vast
ed. We hope you can see your way
clear To actively support this measure
or one like IL.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1915-04-02
Choir
81. Philips Church

On Good Friday the Three Hours
will be observed from II until 3 p. m.
Persons who cannot attend the whole
time, come for n part.
Enster Even, Saturday, Evening
Prayer will be said at O'clock.
On Easter day the Holy Communion
will be celebrated at ! q, m. At in46
service will consist of Morning Prayer
and Holy Communion, with sermon
and special music. An offering will
be taken for local expenses. Flowers,
potted plants, or money for their pur-
chase, may be sent to Mrs. f. +. Rus.
sell or Miss Merriam. The contirma-
ton class meets Mt 3, and at Is the
Children's service and presentation OF
the mite chests. AT this service Holy
Baptism will ibe Administered TO sew
eral infants. Evening Prayer will be
said at o'clock.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1915-04-02
Only Five Tickets To Be Had

Next week Thursday evening 225 of
the business men of Eastern Connecti-
cut will attend banquet at the Wau-
regain house, Norwich, at which How
ard Elliott will be the principal speak
er. The demand for tickets is unu-
sual. Willimantic has taken the 30
assigned that city, and business men
of that place are offering premium
for additional tickets. The quota al.
lotted Putnam has been taken with
the exception of five tickets, which are
available until this Friday evening,
when those unsold must be returned {.
Any wishing ticket can procure it of
E. &. Morse.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1915-04-02
COUNTRY CLUB
To Be Formed ia Putnam. Heath
Farm 10 Be Used
Enthusiastic Meeting of Forty Represen.
tatiye Citizens Unanimously
Favor Plan

A representative gathering of citi-
zens to the number of forty or more at.
tended a meeting in the superior
court room last Saturday evening and
unanimously voted 10 form a Country
Club.
The meeting was called to order by
6. Harold Gilpatric and John @.
Johnson was elected chairman of the
meeting and A. 5. Macdonald clerk.
MIR. Gilpatric explained the purpose
of the meeting and stated that the
Heath farm had been bought by citi-
zen and was held for the purpose of be.
ing used by the club If formed.
George w Perry said that the farm
contained about 100 acres and was
we'll located and valuable property.
Some fifty or sixty acres were perhaps
not such as would be utilized as ii was
sprout land and not very valuable but
the rest of the tract was suitable for
the purpose.
e. G.. Morse went more into detail
regarding the property and said that
without any great expense a golf
course could be made, that there was
room for tennis courts, cfoquet grounds
etc. There is pretty pine grove on
the farm and from knoll beautiful
view can be had. Along the river
bank is pretty walk among the trees.
There is a house suitable for club house
purposes on a tract and a spring
which furnishes excellent water by
gravitation. The grounds are in the
town limits and are a five-cent fare
from the city. w. F. Rafferty, stated
that he would install shower bath in
the house.
There was considerable talk relative
to dues but no definite action was tax.
en-. 1t was unanimously voted to form
club. The following committees
were selected to investigate and report
at a meeting to be held at the same
place next Saturday evening:
Organization and finance committee,
G. Harold Gilpatric, c. S. Andem,
John @. johnson.
Nomination and development COM
mittee, G. j. Hartman, 5, NJ. Vince
lock, George f. Shaw, ii. G. Meinken,
John b. Byrne.
House and grounds committee, &c.
Morse, l.. o. Williams, Z. J. Meehan,
w. II. Rafferty,, George w. Perry.
All present were requested To bring
in name for the club at the next
meeting.
Fred Il. EIston of Danielson stated
that there was talk of starting a SINH
lar club in ID inieson and he thought
if the two places could join together
| and form one club that better results
could be obtained. He said that If this
was not brought about and if Daniel
son did not form an independent club
there would doubtless be quite num-
Der from that place who would be glad
| to join the Putnam club.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1915-04-02
John Brennan

John Brennan, ", one of Putnam's
old citizens, died at his home on
Church street shortly before midnight
Tuesday night. For over thirty years
he was employed in the mill OF the
Putnam Wooden Company. Nine
years ago he had a slight shock and
had to give up active work and for the
past year or two he had been gradually
failing.
Mr.. Brennan was born in Ireland
but came TO this country when a young
man. He was married in Putnam in
1869 to Miss Margaret Brennan, the
late Rev. FIR. Vygen performing the
ceremony. He was OF rather retiring
disposition but had many friends. lie
never spoke an III word Of anyone ard
always had pleasant smile and nod
for his aequaintances. Funeral SER
vices will be held at ST. Mays church
Saturday morning at $50 O'Clock and
burial will be in st. Mary's cemetery
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1915-04-02
SHOW APPRECIATION
RetireS after Fourteen Years Service
Employees Honor l.. A. Perry and Make
Presentation

Louis A. Perry, top roll eoverer for
Nightingale q Morse Cotton Manufae-
turing Company, sewers his connec-
ton with the company after over four
teen years continuous service. On the
day he left his friends and fellow
workmen at the works gathered in the
shop and presented him substantial
gift of money, which was subscribed
by the office force, repair department,
overseers and friends in other depart
ments at the mills, accompanied by
the following kind words delivered by
William Pechie, on behalf of the en-
ployes:
ave cannot allow you TO depart
from us, Mr.. Perry, without some
manifestation of our sentiments to-
wards you. Your long service among
us renders il almost impossible TO us
to realize that you are now passing
out of our daily life. We had come To
look upon you as one OF the odd
Guard, one of our permanent possess
sions; and this shattered conviction
makes your going all the harder TO be-
lieve and 10 bear.
These are not mere idle words, Mr..
Perry, not mere conventional express.
sions of feigned regret. Our sorrow at
your departure is real, sincere, deep
rooted in the heart. Your little roller
shop has ever been To all of us a sort of
refuge ana haven whittier we could
flee for brief respite from the dull
cares and burdensome anXielies of our
respective departments, always sure OF
a genial and hearty welcome at your
hands. And our confidence has never
been misplaced. Many time and oft,
Mr.. Perry, have your kindly greeting
and jovIal talk dispelled the gloom
that enshroaded our minds and hearts,
and almost invariably we left your
presence refreshed and comforted, en-
dued with new strength and greater
forlitude for the work ahead. Ever
willing and ready to assist us by word
and by deed, you have, whenever the
opportunity presented itself, done
your utmost to tighten our burdens
and to make our labors less arduous
and less oppressive. You have been
our counsellor in doubt, our comforter
in affection, our aid in the struggle of
life-the sharer of our joys and SORROWS
truest and deepest sense.
We therefore entfeat you, Mr.. Perry,
to accept from us this modest token OF
our esteem and affection. Small, in
deed, is the gift, Mr.. Perry, for our
purses are lean and slender, but ii
comes from hearts that have enshTined
you in their affections and that shall
continue to hold YOU in gentlest re-
membrance. And along with our gift,
Mr.. Perry, please accept our ardent
wish and our fervent prayer that,
whithersoever you go, you and yours
may ever enjoy rugged health, unai-
Logged happiness, and unbroken success
and prosperity"
Mr.. Perry was so overcome by emo-
ton at this manifestation of their
friendship and goodwill, that he was
unable to say very N uch, but finally
managed to thank his friends for the
gift, and to convey in few words his
deep appreciation, and to leave nc
doubt in the minds of his friends OF
the high regard and affection in his
heart for them.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1915-04-02

not up on the new creations. Alto
gether there will be something to give
everyone pleasant time.
The order is a fiourishing one and its
membership embraces representative
body of our Catholic men. 1t is an or
ganization that stands for good citizen
ship and the community is better for
having such an order. This annual
Easter Monday ball has opened the
post Lenten season for twenty-one
years and has always been looked for
ward to in pleasant anticipation and
has always furnished an enjoyable di-
version after the quiet of Lent. There
will be many pIettily gowned ladies,
the stage will be handsomely deeorat-
ed, and many little details for the
comfort and pleasure of the guests
have been arranged. Tickets are now
on sale and if you do not procure yours
from a member before Monday night
you can get one at the box office on the
night of the ball. Everybody is invit-
ed and good time assured to all.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1915-04-02
Watcbman's Bicycle Stolen

Leo 1amoureux, night Waterman NJ
the coal and wood yard of Whipple q
0ilpatric, reported to Captain Murray
last Friday morning that some time
during the night his bicycle disappear
ed from shed on the grounds. Owing
TO many petty thefts of wood and coal
the Waterman spent most of the night
near the bins and knew nothing OF the
disappearance of the wheel until ne
went 10 get it when he found the lock
broken from the shed door and the
wheel gone. The captain aud watch
man traced the wheel by peculiar
Tire track to the lower part OF Elm
street but there the trail was lost.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1915-04-02
Advent Christian Church

Sunday sefyices-mofning service al
1890, Sunday school at noon, evening
service at Z O'Clock.
Prayer meeting Thursday evening
al 7.30.
Rev. Mr. Stones subject for Sunday
morning will zoe "The First Fruits OF
the Resurrection
In the evening the subject will be
The Open Door"
Rev. g. III. Stone, Mrs. Addie I.Fox
and Mrs. Mary ThurstoD are delegates
to the Annual Session OF the Il. 1. and
Eastern Conn. Conference now in ses-
sion At the Dexter street church, Prov
idence.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1915-04-02
Interesting Locals
ADVERTISEMENT

Every man on earth will want new
Tie for Easter Sunday. We're show
ing beautiful creations. ChurchCloth-
ing Company.
Genuine DM-C CordonEet special
crochet cotton in all sizes TO 100 in
white and ecru. Trade with us and
save money. The Peoples Store, Isaac
Champeau, mgr.
You'd look we'll on Easter Sunday
wearing one of our new-cut SIS or SIS
Suits or Top Coats embellished with
one OF our new Hats and our choice
Spring Furnishings. Church Clothing
Company.
Your children have all gone away.
No one TO play your piano, it's there
fore dead, and yet you are fond of mu.
sic. Would you like to be able to play
yourself even better than your daugh-
ter. Let me tell you how you can do
SO. @. +. Shaw.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1915-04-02
Many See Suffrage Picture

Your Girl and Mine, suffrsgist
picture, drew large audiences to the
Bradley theatre last Monday. Tickets
were sold by members of the Equal
Franchise League and the theatre had
been decorated for the occasion with
the national suffrage eolors and the
usual banner inscribed Votes for Wo-
men was in evidence. Mrs. W j..
Bartlett gave a short suffrage talk and
was heartily applauded.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1915-04-02
Accidental StranguIation

A report of accidental stranguiation
by getting her head caught in a pillow
slip in a peculiar manner has been
filed with Town Clerk David Flagg in
the case of Mrs. Julia Martell, 50, who
as found dead in her apartments on
School street. Little is known here
about THE deceased, who some time
since applied to the town for aid and
stated tat that time that she was the
mother of eighteen children.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1915-04-02
K. OF {. BALL
Iwenty=SecOni Annual TO Be Held in
Union Hall Next Monday Evening
Fine Music, the Latest Dances and
Concert

For the 22nd time the committee of
the Knights of Columbus announce
that they are all ready to entertain the
public at their annual concert and ball
and promise that the 22nd annual will
at least equal any of their previous
successful occasions if it does not sur.
pass them. This is safe guarantee of
an evening of pleasant entertainment
for music lovers and those who enjoy
dancing.
Mellom's orchestra of Worcester,
eight pieces, will, as last year, furnish
the music for the concert and the
dance following. This musical organi-
cation needs no introduction to the
Putnam public. They will play the
latest numbers for the new dances, one
steps, fox trGts and hesitation and
there will be a sprinkling of the old
time dances to please some who are
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1915-04-02
Wolf Den Grange

Wolf Den Grange worked the LIST
and End degrees on class Of three
candidates Wednesday evening. March
oath, Mrs. S. ID. Wicks, Miss Annie
Balm and Mrs. Lena Hess. A short
program was given by the worthy lec-
turer consisting of talk on Fire Pro-
lection by Fire Warden Joseph Elliott,
paper, "House hold pests,o written by
Miss Clara Averill and read by Mrs.
Charles Arnold; paper, "Conveniences
in the house," written by Miss Lena
Averill, read by Mrs. Joseph Elliott;
talk on "Dynamiting the land" by
Mr.. Myers of Senexet Grange, followed
by questions on the subject by inter-
ested members, answered by Mr.. Myers;
singing of grange melodies, Mrs.
Sharpe, pianist.
The last two weeks have been busy
ones for Wolf Den: March 20, thirteen
members attended the Pomona meet
ing in Willimantic; March %, nine
members attended Neighbours Night
in Putnam; March %, nine members
attended the Brooklyn anniversary
meeting; March "A, large attendance
at our own meeting; March 81, Mr..
Amidon, Mr.. Badger, Mr.. Haines, Rev.
Mr.. Fuller and Rev. Mr. King OF East
ford met the Public Utility Commits
sion in Hartford for a hearing regard
ing the stopping OF the eastbonnd
train at Abingdon mornings, for the
purpose OF giving better train service
to Abingdon and Eastford. The move
ment was inauguraled by Wolf Den
Grapge, large number Of signatures
being secured for the petition sent in
several weeks ago to the commission
er Of public utilities.
At the next meeting, April IA, the
3rd and 4th degrees will be worked, fol-
lowed by harvest supper.
We are making plans for a good
time April 24th when Pomona Grange
meets with US.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1915-04-02
PUTNAM, CONN., FRIDAY. APRIL 1915
PUTNAM LODGE
Els New Officers
Prosper yegiard Exalted Ruler


Putnam Ledge of Elks has elected
officers as follows:
Exalted ruler, Prosper Neeiard.
Esteemed lending knight, Charles
E. Dean.
Esteemed occurring knight, Oscar
Rich.
secretary, John Lynch.
Treasurer, Richard German.
Tyler, Simeon LaRose.
The delegate TO the supreme lodge
meeting to be held in Los Angeles this
summer is 1.-THE retiring exalted ruler,
Ralph +. ThuFston, with James ~
Tstem, Jr., as alternate. The lodge
rooms in the Bugbee block are being
renovated and painted.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1915-04-02
Post Office Hours For Fast Day

Office open from $50 a. m. TO II m.
and $50 to p. m.
Money order and postal savings di-
visions closed.
City carriers will make morning de-
livery and collection.
Rural carriers will also serve their
routes.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1915-04-02

Landlord Cassent of the City Ho-
tel entertained his wife and daughter
OF Winsted over the weekend.
William Wright. teacher in Lake.
wood, n. -, will spend the Easter
holiday with his parents on Chapman
street.
-. Harry Mann has been in New
York ON business.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1915-04-02
MAY Breakfast

Annual May Breakfast will 20 held
in Odd Fellows hall May lst from II
a. m. TO p. m. Let all who are hum
cry ,come, all who want 70 help 80
hospital come and al who want = p
social come and see their friends en4
neighbors and enjoy . genuine NeU
England breakfast.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1915-04-02
Card OF Thanks

We the undersigned wish to express
our sincere thanks to all tthose who as
sisted US and contributed flowers at
the funeral of our dear mother, Mrs.
Sarah Trow bridge.
Mr.. and Mrs. Alfred West aud Family
Adv
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1915-04-02

1t was announced at st. Mary's
church Sunday that there would be
two high masses with three priests
officiating Easter sunday at 9.l5 and
1918 O'Clock. Special music has also
been arranged. Friday afternoon
there will be stations Of the cross.
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AT the morning service at 1890, the
pastor, Rev. +. ID. Sargent, will give
an Easter sermon the vested choir VIII
give special music, and the organ pre-
Jude will be Otto Malling's tone poem,
Gethsen ane, Golgotha, Easter Morn
ing.
The following is the prog ram for the
Easter concert sunday at p. M:
Professional, Easter Bells
Song, Easter Triumph
Prayer superintendent
Welcome Perry Barber
Song, The Sprine Song, Mendelssehn,
Genevieve Letters
Recitation, Message of the Daffodils,
Rhoda Gilpatric
Solo, Abide With Me, Mrs. Letters
Heart OF Rose Elnora Fisher
Song, Happy, Happy Springtime, Five
Juniors
The Little Seed Kathleen Beard,
Robert Bruce
Song, Christ, Thou Conqueror, School
Song Primary department
Recitation, If Could BE Big Church
Bell, Teddy Brousseaui
Song, Blossoms of Springtime, Her.
bert Clarke
Song, Easter Blessing, We Sisters'class
Her Easter Choice Doris Carver MAR
ion Carpenter, Ruth Bartlett,
Julia Aston, Dorcas Bartlett,
Dorothy Beard truth Child, Alice
Wright, Annette johnson, Helen
Phillips
Song, Let the Merry Church Bells
Ring. School
Recitation, Good Night, Edwin Fisher
Benediction Pastor
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NO Ia
Methodist Episcopal Church


There will be an Easter concert Civ
en- by the Sunday school sunday even
ing nj O'Clock followed by cantata
rendered by the choir entitled "Easter
Praises. The program for the concert
is as follows:
Organ voluntary
Opening hymn
scripture lesson
PRAYER
Hymn SCHOOL
Exercise, The Meaning of Life, Ger
trude Diggins, Katherine Hackett,
Lillian Shaw, Phoebe Franklin,
Exercise, The Childrep's Praise,
jackie Edison, Helen Bellows,
Christine Wilcox, Flora Seekins,
James Hall, stephen Fripp, Ken
meth Gilmore, May Berggren
Exercise, Easter Offerings, Katherine
Walsh, Beatrice shaw, Margaret
Hall, Bertha Hall
Chorus, The Fathers Care, Primary
department
Exercise, Easter Gladness, Randall
Nallen. Gordon Winslow, Doro-
thy Morse, Kenneth Bugbee
Exercise, The Secret of Easter Day,
Ruth Shaw, Ruth Chase, Gladys
Chntiee, Roy Seekins, Marion
Wilcox, Lawrence Walsh
Duet Edith Thompson, Esther
Franklin
Recitation Cora Seekins
Recitation Esther Diggins
Recitation Ethel Hughes
Duet Lester Seekins, Francis Crabtree
Recitation Ruth Aldrich
~ AN.Lo G...antaat Atralr Ipnior
department
Offering
Cantata, Easter Praise, Choir