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Putnam patriot., 1916-09-08
PUTNAM, CONN., FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 1916
DAYVILLE FIRE
Railroad Freight Depot and Freight
 Cars Burn
Loss ss.OOO. Origin of Fire Unknown

Loss s5.000. Origin of Fire Unknown
 Fire that did damage of 5000 broke out at the Dayville freight depot about five o'clock Thursday evening. The fife was communicated to a string of freight cars near by. An engine in the vicinity was called ito the scene and hauled the cars away preventing a further loss in this direction.
 The fire originated sin store roora where old waybills and other records are kept and may have been due to spontaneous combustion of this paper. The room is little used and no other way 10 account for the blaze can be thought of.
 Most of the freight in the depot was saved. Employes just getting out of the mill gave great help in this respect. A single line of hose 1000 feet long was strung from the mill and this pre- venied the spread of the fire.
 When the news of the lire at first reached Putnam it was greatly ex- aggerated as the report WAS that not only the freight depot but the hotel WAS expected that help would be sum- moned from this city and Danielson. It was later reported that the fire was confined to the freight depot alone.
Putnam patriot., 1916-09-08
Partridge tp Get Sl5,OO0 for Statute
 of 5. ]. TiIden

The following from New York paper regarding William Ordway Partridge, the noted sculptor, who has a summer home in South Woodstock, will be read with interest.
 Surrogate Sawyer Of Westchester County has been asked to approve the compromise of claim of S2l 900 by William Ordway Partridge, the sculp- tor, for s15, 5,00o, for designing statue of the late Samuel J. Tilden.
 In MT. Tilden's will s50,00o was set aside for the erection of monument to his memoryiat New Lebanon and on Park Avenue, Manhattan.
 The monument has been erected at New Lebanon at "a cost Of sll ,7606 and the balance of the fund Is in the hands of the Tilden executors.
 As soon AS the order is signed the work of preparing the statue will be got under way. The contract provides that the statue shall be ''a standing one of heroic sizep and must be erected by June 1, l917."
Putnam patriot., 1916-09-08
The Fish Chowder Quartette Hold An.
 other Outing

The Fish Chowder Quartette, com posed of Alderman Joe Lapalme, As sistant Fire Chief Bourcier, Sam Du- mas and Bill Gregoire held another outing at their private pond in South Woodstock last Sunday.
 The five quarts of dressed pouts were made into sixteen quarts of chowder by chef Bourcier and with a cold boiled ham, bread, crackers, cake, pie, watermelon, ice cream, coffee, and two dozen bottles of soda made repast that brought on an uncomfortable feeling when the quartette, and the family of ,Fred Sheldon as special guests, had gotten outside of it. The alderman and the chief both let out their belts to the Hast hole and then had to take them of entirely for the watermelon and ice cream.
 in the chowder was two pounds Of salt pork fried to crisp and chopped up with eight big onions, peck of Irish spuds and eight big sweets be- sides many other things that gave 1t flavor that no other chowder ever had. Nothing was left but the dishes when dinner was over.s
 The Sheldon children stayed around the pond for long time and the alder man becoming curious asked them what they wanted. A little fellow piped up and said, "Please, we want to see MT. Bourcier get out of the boat like he did last Sunday but the chief refused to accommodate and the youngsters went home disappointed.
 The next dinner the quartette VIII sit down to will be one for kings 10 envy. Sam Dumas has captured l5-pound turtle and is getting II in condition for soup. The feast will be held at the alderman's home and We hope the press will not be overlooked f invitations are sent out.
Putnam patriot., 1916-09-08
H0LC0MB NOMINATED
Switch of Healey Votes on Sixth Ballot
 Decides the Contest
holcOmb and Entire State Ticket Sure to
 Be Elected

Judge Marcus H. Hocomb was nom. mated for governor to succeed himself at the republican state convention at New Haven, Wednesday.
 Judge HoIcomb showed strength from the start and with Healy led the other candidates. At no time were the leaders many votes apart and il was only question of when the break would come It was not expected that the Blakesley votes would go to Healy or vice versa and such proved to be the case. The end came on the sixth ballot, although the fifth was really never counted.
 It was during the fifth ballot that the New Haven city delegation asked that they be boiled again. When they voted for Holcomb it was signal that the other towns and cities stampeded 10 follow and carried with it the nom- ination.
 George P. Mclean was nominated for senator at the morning session.
 The full state ticket as nominated was as follows:
 For United States senator, George P. Mclean of Simsbury.
 For governor, Marcus H. Holeomb of Southington.
 For lieutenant governor, Clifford B. Wilson of Bridgeport.
 For secretary of state, Frederick L. Perry of New Haven.
 For treasurer, Frederick $. Cham berlain of New Britain.
 For presidential electors Professor Hiram Bingham of Yale University, William Park of Holland, Thomas l.. Watson of Bridgeport, Lucius E. Whi- ton of New London.
 In accepting the nomination Cover. nor Holcomb said in part:
 "I fully appreciate the high honor of being selected for the second time as the candidate of the republican party for governor of the state of Connecti. cut. l appreciate it all the more, in- asmuch as il was not sought by me, and because l have reached the age when l really should retire from pub lie office.
 l respond to this call with deep feeling of appreciation of your conf dence and I pledge myself, if l am elected governGr of the state of Connec- ticut-as 1 expect to be and hope to be that l will give this state of my birth and of my affection, and the peo pie of the state, my best efforts for good administration during the two years to come.
 l may add that it is an additional pleasure to me to have the honor of be- ing the candidate for governor of this state when we have as candidate for President of the United States, the Hon. Charles Evans Hughes, a great statesman and distinguished jurist, who will make safe and sane head of this country, and God knows, for the next four years we need safe and sane head.n
Putnam patriot., 1916-09-08
Auto Driven by I, Il, DeCOudres KJls
 Boy
Former Assistant. of Putnam High School
 Held Shameless

An automobile driven by Thomas II :. DeCoudres, superintendent of schools Grafton, Mass, formerly assistant principal of the Putnam High school and son-in-law of Chauncey F. Bos- worth, Woodstock avenue, Putnam, hit boy named Cederic Riedl at Worcester, Monday, causing injuries from which he died almost immediate. ly. Witnesses of the accident hold MT. DeDoudres blameless.
 MT. DeGeudres was returning home after a visit in Putnam, While passing along Southbridge street, Worcester, q boy suddenly darted out from a side street rolling hoop. The boy intent on his sport apparently did not see the automobile and some bushes hid the boy from the divers view. The first MT. DeCoudres knew of the boy he was directly in front of the machine and although he applied the emergen- cy and swerved to the side he could not avoid hitting the boy who was  struck by the left headlight and knocked down.
 Mir. DeCoudres picked the boy up. He was gasping for breath and before a doctors office was reached he was dead.
 MT. DeCoudres went to the police station where he told his story of how the accident happened. He said he applied his brakes after shutting of the power. The ear continued to roll. He first tried to pass in front of the boy and then behind him and the ma chine swerved to the right and the front headlight struck him. It is be- lieved that the car passed over the lad as he had fracture of the spine.
 MT. DeCoudres said that he stopped his car so quickly that woman in a car behind him became frightened and jumped. He gave the names of the oc- cupants of the car as witness es.
Putnam patriot., 1916-09-08
St. Mary's Annual Fair

Rev. Charles F. Bedard met com- mittees from the various parish so- cieties' Sunday afternoon, to talk over plans for the annual fair and bazar to be held Oct. IT, l9, 2l, 24, 26 and 2s. It is expected that the affair will be made more attractive than ever before which is saying good deal.
 The committees appointed consist of the presidents of the societies as fol. lows: Henry N. Benoit, past president of Counceil Gagnon No. 103; Mrs. La fiamme, St. Anne society; Marceline Montville, president of the French Children of Mary; Mary Leary, of the English speaking Children of Mary; and Arthur l.. Duvert, grand knight Carglll Council, K. of C. The mem- bers of the C. A. C. will furnish enter tainment every night of the fair.
Putnam patriot., 1916-09-08
High and parscLl lsEee!s Open

The Putnam High school and the parochiaI school opened for the fall term, Tuesday morning. The com- mon schools will .open next Monday.
 At the High school the enrollment Is I55, which is 30 less than the num- Der the school opened with last year. The full corps of f.teachers Is on hand and already the term is owell under way and congenial Atmosphere per- vades the school.
 At St. Mary's school with It's l5 class rooms 72s pupils are already en. rolled and more are expected. Dur Ing the summer months the class rooms have been renovated and im- proved and the school is In fne con. dition.
Putnam patriot., 1916-09-08
Superintendent Mowry's Daughter In.
 inred

Misses Helen and Dorothy Mowry, daughters of w. A. Mowry, superin tendent of the Woonsocket, R. L., schools, formerly uperintendent of the schools of Putnam, were recently injured in a runaway accident.
 MT. Mowry and his family were spending the month of August at Westmore, Vt. The daughters were driving in the vicinity of Orleans when their horse became frightened. Their carriage was overturned and Helen, student at Pembroke, receiv- ed a fractured wrist, and her sister, Dorothy, was bruised and shaken.
Putnam patriot., 1916-09-08
Edgar Champeau Home

Edgar Champeau returned from Vir- ginia Thursday. He will remain at the home of his father, Isaac Cham- peau, Woodstock avenue, until the 18th of this month. The band that he went with on the Chautauqua circuit has finished it's season. Engagements are expected within few weeks play ing at fairs in Rhode Island. Later the band goes on a lyceum circuit. Young Champeau was not very well when in the South but stuck it out until the season closed. He likes the work Of trap drummer and will be one of the first ones present when the band IS again called together.
Putnam patriot., 1916-09-08
WEDDED HALF
 CENTURY Observe Their Golden Wedding Anni- yerSary
Mr. and Mrs. Charles il. Brown Marued
 Fifty Years

Charles Hathaway Brown, treasurer of the city of Putnam ever since Put nam was inaugurated city ia 1898, president of the First National Bank of Putnam and one of its foremost eiti- zens and business men, and his wife, Mrs. Caroline E, tSpaldingl Brown, observed their golden wedding ami. versary at their home on Wilkinson street Monday afternoon and evening
 September third was the actual an- niversary day but as it fell on Sunday this year the formal celebration took place Monday although there was a family dinner Sunday at which eleven sat down to table, including the fol- lowing out-of- town relatives: Mir. and Mrs. Kendall B. Castle and Mrs. II. Newton Brown of Rochester, x. Y, and MT and Mrs. Elmer G Tucker Of Worcester.
 On Monday a reception was held at the home from three to five o'clock in the afternoon and from seven to nine o'clock in the evening. During that time many friends called to pay their respects and to offer congratulations. Many messages Of congratulation were also received from relatives and friends unable to be present in person. MT. and Mrs Brown were the recipients of profusien of cut flowers and of number of pretty presents among which were large silver loving cup on an ebony pedestal from the First National Bank and smaller cup from Mrs. Browns Sunday School class. : Four people were present who were present at the wedding fifty years ago. They were Mrs. H. Newton Brown, Mrs. Jane Willis of Putnam, Mrs. Ken dall B. Castle and Mrs. Elmer G. Tucker. Zahenyi of Worcester was caterer.
 Charles Hathaway Brown was born in West Woodstock, October 2l, fs42, son of MT. and Mrs. Hiram HtBrown. In 1854 the family removed to Putnam where in 1870 MT. Brown became asso- ciated with F w. Perry in the hard ware business and the firm is still ae- lively engaged in business under the firm name of Perry x Brown.
 Mir. Brown never sought public of flee but public office was thrust upon him. In 1884 he was elected treasurer of the Putnam Fire district and when Putnam became city in 1896 he was elected city treasurer and still con. Iinues in that office.
 In 1887 Mir. Brown was elected regis trar of voters tand held the position for many years.
 In 1896 he was elected member of the general assembly and served in the lower house being member of the committee on banks and banking. In 1901 he was elected to the senate.
 MT. Brown was one of the corpora tors Of the Putnam Savings Bank for number of years and for a long time has been a director of the First Ma tional Bank and was some years ago elected president of that institution.
 September 3rd, 1866, MT. Brown was married to Miss Caroline E.. Spalding. The wedding took place on Woodstock avenue, Putnam, and the ceremony was performed by Rev. George Tillot- son. Three children were born to them only one of whom, Miss Harriet Hathaway Brown, is living. Miss Brown Is a graduate of the Putnam High school and Wellesley college and lives at home with her parents.
Putnam patriot., 1916-09-08
Democratic Caucus

The democratic caucus WAS held in the municipal building Tuesday even. ing. Mayor John ]. McGarry was chairman .and George Potyin clerk. Delegates were elected as follows:
 State convention, Herbert J. smith, Ulric D. Beausoleii, Joseph Lspalme, George Petvin.
 CongressionaI convention, Thomas F. Ryan, Frederick Dumas, k. l.. Davis, George l.. Padgett.
 Senatorial convention, Dr. Omef LaRue, David Beauscleii, E. l.. Davis, Joseph st. Jean.
Putnam patriot., 1916-09-08
Interesting Locals
ADVERTISEMENT

Champeau's, Unisn Square, Putnam, has secured the sole .ageney for the Kenyon coats. This line is conceded to be the finest in the market, and Put. nam people are fortunate in being able to buy Kenyon coats al home at the same prices or less than in the big city shops.
Putnam patriot., 1916-09-08
September Wedding
Perkins. t tyons

Charles S. Perkins of New London and Miss Emma |. Lyons, daughter of Mir. and Mrs. Joseph Lyons of Harris vile, in the town of Woodstock, were married at o'clock Wednesday even. ing by Rev. Albert E. Stone, at the pastors home in Putnam.
 The bride was attired In bridal cos tune, wore bridal veil and carried a shower bouquet. After the ceremony the couple returned to the home of the brides parents in Harrisville where a reception wns held.
 Alter wedding trip MT. and Mrs. Perkins will make their home in New London.
Putnam patriot., 1916-09-08

Mrs. Ethel Billings of Danielson, wife of I. D. Billings, formerly of Putt nam, has gone to Middletown to enter nurses training cNass.
Putnam patriot., 1916-09-08
Resigns as Rector of Christ Church

The Rev P. Sidney Irwin has sent in his resignation as rector of Christ Memorial Church, Pomfret, and it was accepted Thursday, to take effect October 3lst
Putnam patriot., 1916-09-08

Mrs. w. J. Bartlett, while in New Haven attending the suffrsgist parade, sold Sll9 worth of automobile supplies and parade caps for the benefit of the cause.
Putnam patriot., 1916-09-08
L0cal News

On pages l, ?, 3, 4, 5, 6 and 8. Serial story, "The Iron TraiI,n on page '.
Putnam patriot., 1916-09-08
Caught Thirty Pound Turtle

Deputy Sheriff George Holbrook likes to fish. Last Monday he went with Barrak Smith, Jr., to his favorite pond and was enjoying the sport He got a bite. IA pickere as sure as shooting" said the sheriff. "i'li let him have it until he swallows 1t and then I'll be sure to get him."
 After a couple of minutes the sheriff thought it time to pull and pull he did. At first he thought he was caught and was pulling up the State of Connecticut, but gradually the thing at the end Of the line drew near the boat. Smith reached over and nearly fell out as he lifted huge tur- tie over the side. ssIt weighed thirty pounds If 1t weighed an ounce,' say the fishermen, and 1t was caught by the foot.
 The monster did not like it In the boat and began to show It. He seemed to take a decided dislike to the sheritf and made for him. Not having a weapon the sheriff ran his fishpole down the turtles throat and finally 1t was put back beneath the waves.
Putnam patriot., 1916-09-08

plead guilty and his case was conti- nued 10 the March term of court and he was piaced in charge of the proba- ton officer al Wiiiimantic.
 It was announced that Tuesday at Putnam and Wednesday al WilIiman- tic. the court would te In session for naturalization purposes.
Putnam patriot., 1916-09-08
Cross.Kisiel

At St. Mary's church Labor Day morning Miss Mary Kisiei and Frank Cross. both of this city, were married by Rev. Charles K. Bedard. Friends gathered at the home of the bride for reception and dinner.
Putnam patriot., 1916-09-08
P.H S Alumni Reception Program

The r. H. 5. Alumni reception given to the teachers. will be held Sept. l5. The committee in charge Twill present 8 playlet entitled "My Wife's Bonnet z
 FofIo,.-t-n aact.
Putnam patriot., 1916-09-08

MT. Topknot, Samuel Walch, Jr. Mir. Cutwater, Kenneth Sharpe MT. Jones. Allan Averill Mrs. Topknot, Clara Maertens Mrs. Cutwater, Constance Russell Mrs. Appleby, Mae Fuller Fanny. Catherine Russell
 Miss Seward is to play two numbers, Miss Warner will give cello solo, and it is expected Miss seguin will sing. Following thei program, short reception and dancing. All members of the association are cordially in. vited.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-11-30
HANDKERCHIEFS
HANDY TO GIVE

So YOU will want many
STYLES and kinds. We don't
think you could call for a
kind we haven't got, The
prettiest sorts and at fair
est prices.
This Christmas season
we have Marshall Fields
celebrated Alpine line OF
Handkerchiefs. Priced lOc,
15c, Csc, 35c, SOC, 75c, $l.OO.
Several dozen genuine
Madeira Linen Handker-
chiefs.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-11-30
GLOVES TO BE SURE

1t would seem strange to
see a gift list upon which
no mention is made of
Gloves. Everybody gives
Gloves, everybody expects
Gloves. Plenty here for all.
Gloves exchanged if not
tried on.
Fownes' Gloves, famous
the world over are here in
all colors and sizes, 5A, 6,
Ga, 6H, 634, ', IA, ~.
Upon request we will
furnish free a holiday box
for each pair.
Price $l.75 and $500 pair
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-11-30
A PRETTY PETTICOAT
OR A DAINTY KIMONO

We believe you will ind
this to be one OF the best
assortments we ever had
Prices, too, are certanly at
tractive. See these.
Petticoats of Sateen and
Taffeta in a gorgeous range
of colors and qualities
Black Sateen Pettlcoats voc
Colored Sateen Petit
coats for .-....-.......-------~. @i'i'
Colored Sateen Petit
coats for '@i'5o
Taffeta Petticoats for $3.9S
S4.9S, $5.9s up to $500.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-11-30

Our Toytown stock is again in our basement wi
Christmas merchandise.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-11-30
TOvland Welcome

Yes, Toyland is open and my, what {
sters who make Christmas what it is. Com
have been created and bring the girls to Sc
to come and take them away.
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Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-01-07

as they existed before March 4, 1915.
Representative Towner had previously
introduced bill which would by oper-
alton of law standardize the routes and
make it impossible for the postmaster
general to run amuck. Representative
Dowell introduced a resolution for an
investigation into the reorganization.
Hull Bill Important.
The text Of the bill Of Representative
Hull. which is likely to attract notice,
is as follows!
Section THAT, upon the fling with
the office of the postmaster general Of
the United States of America, petit
ton. signed by a majority Of the heads
of families receiving mail on any rural
route in the United States, as 1t ex-
listed Immediately prior to March 4.
1915, requesting that such routes be
restored to the status it occupied i'm
mediately prior to March 4, 1915, then
the postmaster general of the United
States, be, and he is hereby directed to
restore such rural route to the status
it occupied prior to March 4. 1915.
Section 2-That such route shall be
restored TO the status it occupied prior
to March 4. 1915, within sixty days
from the filing of said petition by the
patrons of said route with the office OF
the postmaster general of the United
States.
Section 3-That, upon the restoration
of any route in the United States to
it's former status as provided in section
/, section 2. then the rural mail car
rier who was regularly employed as
carrier on such route shall be restored
to the position he then occupied on APP
plication unless there was just cause
for his removal at the time the route
was changed, or that just cause has
developed subsequent to the time the
route was changed that he should not
be employed in the mail service.
Section 4-That subject to the pro-
visions in section /, section 2, of this
act no rural route in the United States
shall be abandoned. discontinued,
divided, added to. or taken from, be-
fore United States postoffice in
speetor shall, within thirty days prior
to said proposed change. personally
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-01-07

ANY; ordinary firsts, 2T1s G2S; firsts
2S1a @29; prime firsts, S4G35.
Cheese-Steady: daisies, IN; twins
new, 16& Young Americas. ls12; lons
horns, IS. '.'''
Poultry-Alive, unchanged; turkeys
1908: fowls, 12a15; springs, 10.
Pork-January, 1875; May 1910;
cash, 1875 GlS.75.
Lard-January, 10.02la; May. 1925;
cash, 9.S7iA d10.021s.
Ribs-January. 1882 Z; May. 1865
cash, 9.S2H 910S2h.
Rye No. 2-9S1a.
Barley-6i@
Timothy-6.006 500.
Clover-10.00@19.00