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Putnam patriot., 1916-09-29
OCTOBER l1th
Big Celebration of Columbus Day

Parade, Speeches, Drills and Prizes
 Charles Bove, president of the com- mittee in charge of the Columbus day celebration, announces that the plans are practically completed.
 Subscriptions of over $500 have come in and the affair promises to be one of the largest of its kind seen here in a long time.
 The merchants committee of the chamber of commerce have decided to close their places of business at noon and request others to do the same. In all probability the city will see gene- ral half holiday.
 The big parade is to start,st 1.50 p. m. Rev. C. J. Hartman has been se- lected as marshal and Isaac Chsmpeau Is the first of the list of deputy mar shals announced. The route of the pa- rade has not been announced, but 1t will cover the different sections of the city and will be an imposing spectacle. Every civic organization in the city has been invited to participate. Thirty six invitations have been sent out and many acceptanees are expected fol- lowing the next meetings ofth bodies. Some invitations already have been accepted.
 A section of the parade will be made up of floats and decorated automobiles and for the best decorated of these vehicles there will be prizes aggregat- ing S25 in gold.
 The patriotic addresses are to be de- livered on the high school grounds. The arrangements for the afternoon also provide for baseball game, to follow the speaking and ceremonies that will take place at high school field
Putnam patriot., 1916-09-29
Miss Gertrude Warner Has Published
 Book
Children's Story Receiving Favorable
 Comment

"The House of Delight" a child- ren's story from the pen of Miss Ger trude c. Warner, daughter of Judge and Mrs. E. M. WarLer, South Man street, has been receiving some flat tering press notices.
 The theme of the story is a chiids doll house. The occupants of the min ature dwelling have adventures many and varied and these are told in an interesting manner. The book is de- signed to interest girls between the ages of seven and thirteen years.
 The story carries numbers of illus trations from photographs taken by John A. c. Warner. the authors sister. Bertha c. Child, daughter Of MT. and Mrs. c. E. Child. Miss Warn er's cousin. posed for the pictures of @Betsey" the head of the miniature house.
 Miss Warner has been very success fnl with her short stories which have been accepted and published in the best magazines. This Is her first book.
Putnam patriot., 1916-09-29
Farewell Party at Country Club

Samuel Walsh Jr., Grove street. son of MT. and Mrs. Samuel H. Walsh, entertained his friends at farewell party at the Putnam Country club last Friday evening. There were fifty young people present including many of the class of. 1916, Putnam High school.
 The club was tastefully decorated in the 'l6 class coIors, blue and fgold, and that was the color scheme used throughout. There were number of out-of-town guests among them being, Irving Mcdowell, guest at the Walsh home, Sidney Huntley of New York, guest at the home of MT. and Mrs, $. M.s sWheelock, Church street, James Shutz of Uxbridge, also guest at the Wheelock home, and Pierre Ditto sof New York, visiting Judge J. Harry Mann and family.
 During the evening Nelson Lown, on behalf of the assembled guests, pre- sented the host, who was shortly to enter Brown University, with hand some travelling bag. Refreshments were served, and there was dancing.
 The hostesses of the occasion were: Mfs. Walsh, Mrs. w. F. Rafferty, Ms. Il. C. Meinkin, Mrs. :. NJ. Wheel MS J. J. Russell and Mrs. F. F. Russell.
Putnam patriot., 1916-09-29
Seder's Housewarming
Live Models Will Entertain This Satur'
 day

Seder's addition, new front and rem ov.tions are completed. The result is store of excellence. It reflects credit on the business section of the city both from without and within.
 A live business needs fitting sur roundings. One can not grow in cramped quarters Whar your house is full to overfiowing day after day you need more room. If you are interested in your guests welfare you get more room.
 seder entertains hundreds of custom CTS every day. He needed more room and better accommodations. He now has them. You, everyone of ycu, are invited to his HouseWarming. You can judge by the improvements and the money spent in making them whether or not Sedef has your welfare al heart He has provided more room, better light, easier access and a better opportunity to make en attractive dis play of his varied lines, This means that shopping at the Seder store will be made a pleasure as well as profit able.
 The best way to judge garment is to see it worn. Saturday the Misses Clara and Corinne Lalone, expert models, will demonstrate the newest creations and fashions found in the Seder store. Whether ready to buy or not .you certainly want to see and knew what,the season is demanding in styles. This invitation to attend Saturdays demonstration should be accepted. It will educate and enlight- en you on the present mode in wom. en's apparel. It is free and you can not afford to miss it. adv
Putnam patriot., 1916-09-29
Interesting Locals
ADvERTIsEMENT

Special subscription offer by ar rangement with the publishers, for the sake of getting your subscription ear ly. Just think of it. Any one Of the following well known magazines for two whole years for only g: Womsn's Home Companion, Good HousekeSp. ing, Delineator, Modern Priscilla, Ev- cry body's, Christian Herald, Musician Etude, Metropolitan. Geo. E. shaw.
 Owing to unavoidable delay in freight the large number of Standard sewing machines for the New Era Club sale advertised in another col umn have not arrived but are expect. ed daily. Any onescan however take advantage of the very remarkable money saving offer. You can join the club and begin making payments al any time. Geo. E. Shaw.
 Tbis is the time of year to have youI chimneys cleaned. 5teepie Tcm is in town ready to do anything from re- pairing . steeple to cleaning . chim. ney. Address him ss this office
Putnam patriot., 1916-09-29
MURDER
 AND SUICIDE
John SauIt, DanielsOn, Trys to Kill Harry Fisher, Then Kills Himself
Tragedy in Mill During Early Morning
 Hours Thursday

After trying to kill Harry Fisher, with whom he had not been on speak ing terms in some years, John Sault took his own life by cutting his throat with a razor, in the Quinebaug Mills, Danielson, early Thursday morning. It is thought Sault's mind was de- ranged over i'll health and worry. His victim will recover.
 Sault, against the wishes of his wife, went to work about half past five in the morning. He waited at the head of a pair of stairs and as Fisher came up struck him over the head with an iron weight. Fisher pitched over backwards down the stairs and Sault threw the heavy weight at him as he fell. The weight missed him by few inches. Sault then went down to where Fisher lay unconscious and gave him severe pummelling.
 It is believed that Sault thought he had killed Fisher. He then went back up stairs and cut his throat with his razor. Sault's daughter, who had been sent after him to the mill, found his lifeless body lying in large pool of blood. Although sthe two men had not been on speaking terms for num- Der of years they have had no outward trouble. Both were fixers in the spin ming department.
 Besides wife Sauit sleaves 10 ehil- dren.
Putnam patriot., 1916-09-29
Woodstock Old Time Fair and Cattle
 Show

Next week, october 5, 6 and ',
 Thursday, Friday and Saturday the Woodstock fair and old time cattle
 show, will be held at South Wood stock.
 Of course Thursday is entry day and all of the exhibits will be in their places ready for the big crowd on Fri-
 day. They promise to be of excellent quality and variety. The cattle. poul. try and horse exhibits promise to be better than ever.
 There will be some very interesting track events with some good starters. Most of the fairs being over some of the best animals will be brought to Woodstock.
 Between the heats there will be four excellent, high class vaudeville acts never seen on the grounds before. The midway will have a number of new features and the us ual number of hawkers will be on hand as will the peanut, popcorn and soda man. All gambling is tabooed at Woodstock and everyone ge.s something for his mon ey.
 It is expected that the last day will
 be as big day as the second day this year as it falls on Saturday. Putnam and Webster will send large numbers. With school out for the day and chil- dren under twelve years being admit ted free an added attraction for this day is offered.
 Keep the dates in mind. October 5, | 6 and z, and make no conflicting plans.
Putnam patriot., 1916-09-29
Attend the Worcester Festival

The choir of the Congregational church makes it's seventh annual visit to the Worcester musical festival this Friday evening, through the kindness of the church. The headquarters are at the Hotel Warrer. where dinner will be served previous to the concert. The following are in the party:
 Marion w. Andem Hattie lnman Marjorie Baker Clara Maertens Gladys R. Benoit Gretchen Maertens Edith DingwaI Gladys Robbins Ethel Dingwall Katherine Seward Gladys Farmer Dorothy Wright Christabel Clifford Nelson D. Lown Josephine Clifford Kenneth Sharpe Fife Inman Wallace Smith l.. o. Williams
Putnam patriot., 1916-09-29
DIED SUDDENLY
James Sullivan of Putnam Passes Away
 i'll Worcester
Was Business Man and Prominent i'd
 Politics

James Sullivan of Putnam died sud denly in Worcester last Saturday eve ming aged fifty.five years. The news of his death came as great surprise and shock to his many friends and ac quaintances in this city.
 Mr. Sullivan was taken suddenly Ill while in the office of the cudahy Pack ing Company where he was employed as salesman. 1t is believed that ht suffered paraiytic shock. He was immediately removed to hospital and his wife notified. He died at hall past six without regaining conscious ness. He leaves his wife and daugh ters, Miss Alice Sullivan of Putnam and Mrs. Edmund T. Flynn of Cam bridge.
 James Sullivan was born in Liner ick. Ireland, June 18th, 1863. His parents were Patrick and Mary (Toothy) Sullivan. When he was but six months old his parents came to America landing in New York. With in month they came 70 Central VII lage and five months later removed to nanielson
 For eighteen years MT. Sullivan con tinued his residence in Danielson at. tending school and later working in the Aftawaugan hotel He worked for time in the cotton mills of the borough but left the mill to work in the Olive Brach hotel. After year he removed to 0neco where he work ed in grocery store and learned the business.
 After year in Oneco he returned again to Danielson and from there went to the Williamsyille store to work. After three and half years in Williamsville he went to work in Kennedy Brothers general store at Dayyille.
 On September 1st, 1889. MT. Sulli. van bought the grocery store of Pat rick OLeary in Putnam and conducted the business with a partner under the firm name of Sullivan X Lavalle. He bought his partner out and continued the business alone for a number of years. Some years ago he sold his store and since that time has been a travelling salesman.
 MT. Sullivan married Miss Elizabeth G. Ryan of Thompson. Two children were born to them, Ethel. born August ath, 1890 and Alice born November E, 1892.
 MT. Sullivan was stauneh demo crat and took a great deal of interest in public affairs and in the affairs of the democratic party. He served as alderman from the fourth ward and up 10 week or two ago was state cens ual committeeman from the 2Sth dis rict
 The funeral service was held at St Mary's church at nine o'clock Tuesday morning Burial was in St. Mary cemetery.
Putnam patriot., 1916-09-29
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TRAIL ENDS
Eli Saunders Arrested For NasSacssss.
 settS Officers
Allege lie Stole Trunk and Dress Suit
 Cases Full of Personal Property

Ell Saunders, wanted in Massachu- setts for the alleged theft of trunk and two dress suit cases containing from four to five hundred dollars worth Of the personal belongings of Miss Florence Alger of Charlton, Mass, was arrested near the foot of Bear Hill in the town of Killingly last Friday afternoon. It Is said that Saunders was on his way to Pete Young's line house just over the Rhode Island border where he had been making his headquarters. Cap tain of Police Joseph Ryan had hand in locating the man and the goods.
 The arrest of Saunders was accom- plished by Frank Whipple and con stable Michael Grimshaw after Whip pie had seen the man passing through Ballouyille. He was taken to Daniel- son after the arrest and locked up in the police station over night. Satur day morning Massachusetts officers came for him and he returned to the Bay State without any trouble.
 It is alleged that Saunders took trunk and two suit cases full of the belongings of Miss Alger while he was acting as expressman. He call ed for the goods in Sturhridge, where the woman had been at work. She formerly lived in Putnam and worked as housekeeper for the late ]. W. Church. She had finished her em- ployment in Sturbridge and was re- moving from there. Saunders was told to take the baggage to the rail- road station in Southbridge and to leave it there.
 When Miss Alger arrived to check her baggage it was missing and so was Saunders. This happened about the first of September. Tho matter was at once reported 10 the authori- ties.
 After working on the case short time the officers found the trail lead towards Putnam. officers Barnes of Charlton came to Putnam and had an interview with Captain Ryan. The captain had seen the man in Putnam and it was learned that fESe Had traded horses here. The captain knew of Saunders frequenting the Rhode Is. land road house and sent officer Barnes down there. He located the dress suit cases but not Saunders.
 Upon returning to Putnam Captain Ryan again took hand with the re- suit that the trunk was found at tho local express office tagged with Miss Alger's name. The officer wished to remove the trunk but the local officer thought 1t better to hold 1t for Il time This was done but Saunders did not show up to claim the property and about the 18th 1t was released.
 Saunders has been arreated. local officers say, several times in this viein- lty and well known to the officials Killingly officers as we'll as Putnam of ficers were on the lookout for the man and Friday, Whipple, who is mem Der of the Killingly Theft Detecting Society, saw Saunders driving through Ballouville. He notified Danielson of fieers and called up constable Grim shaw and all took up the trail. Whip pie and Grimshow were the officers to overtake the man and arrest him.
 Whipple said Saturday morning that Saunders said whea arrested, You've got nothing on me. haven't done anything" He agreed to go back to Massachusetts without extra dition papers. tA y 9K95
Putnam patriot., 1916-09-29
Putnam Savings Bank
Dividend Payable October }

The Trustees have ordered dividend for the current six months spayable at the usual time in October at the rate of per cent per annum up to .Sl000.o0 and at 8 per cent per annum above 5000 % in each account, on all bal ances in the bank at the close of bus mess October ?. All Deposits made October 2d, will commence interest from that date as it is the first busi- ness day of the month.
 Discrimination in dividends was in- stituted in April 1899 and has been continued since that time. While the bylaws provide for the payment of the dividend later in the month the bank will give all applications atten- tion in due course beginning Tuesday, October 3.
Putnam patriot., 1916-09-29

MT. Tatem said that @ number of different licensed drivers iran his car. The prosecutor said he did not ask for conviction on the evidence pro- duced and the case was dismissed. Charles Pellett of Danielson was next in line and plead not guilty. He said he was not in Putnam .on Satur. day. "Your car was' said the officer. "I know 1t was but l wasn't in 1t" said Pellett. The officer admitted he did not know who was driving the car.
 This case was also dismissed for lack of evidence.
 Ralph Tavel was the last of the gathering to plead. He was not driv. ing motor and he,did not have any differences with the silent policeman. He was accused of leaving his horse on the street without hitching.
 Tavel said he hired horse at livery stable. The lliveryman told him he could leave it standing anywhere. He did. He left it in front Of the bank
 when he went to make ia deposit. He also made a deposit in court, 1.-two dollars, and the city collection came to an end with 8 grand total of ten bucks.
 Judge Fuller said that he thought that automobile drivers were all right 99 per cent of the time. He suggested that it was his opinion that a warn ing would be enough Tn some eases of first effenses.
 Before court was opened the assem- blaze mad an informal reception in the court room. It was suggested that those under arrest ought to leave the suectators seats and occupy the pris. oners' dock.
 "I object to having these criminals out here with the spectators" said
 Ralph E. Tnurston.
 awe are mot criminals yet, they haven't proved ius guilty. You have been found guilty and paid fine. l guess that's good enough for you, J came the answer.
Putnam patriot., 1916-09-29
Putnam Golfers Entertained at xood,
 sfOck lahEE sl '

Members of the Putnam County club went to Woodstock Saturday foran afternoon on ithe links of the WQod- stock club. The members were .ds-l lighted with their reception and scnfs tertainment and found the golf courses one of natural beauty, attractivenessA and good sporty course. Putnam won the match by a score of 25 to si. The Woodstock club will be the guests at the Putnam club this week Satur day.
 After delightful ride to Woodstock Hill the members of the Putnam sclub found themselves being cordially welcomed. It was not long before all had been paired off and had gotten away from the first tee. Eighteen holes were played. Fruit punch and other light refreshment was served by the ladies. The Putnam club will en- deavor to reciprocate tomorrow.
 The rsut of the match was as fol- lows, the Nassau system being used
Putnam patriot., 1916-09-29
Dancing Popular This Season

From present signs 1t looks as if dancing was to be very popular again this season. In Eagles hall, Union Block, every Thursday and Saturday evening dances are being held and well patronized. Fish's orchestra is furnishing excellent music and many are enjoying the good times. These dances are open to the public and la dies are admitted free.
 Friday evening, October 6. the N. Y. N. H. < II. cooks are giving q Ladies' Reception and dance in Owls hall. Nichols orchestra of Boston will furn- ish the music for this affair and the admission Is 35 cents. The committee in charge is composed of r. A. Nichols, J. P. Miller. J. Harris, P. s. Ancrum and C. H. Cross.
Putnam patriot., 1916-09-29
Entertain Bulgarian Minister

MT. and Mrs. Nikoloff have been en- tertaining Professor Panaretoff, the Bulgarian Minister to the United States and Mrs. Panarettoff. who lis a New Hampshire girl and graduate of Mt. Holyoke. Professor Panaretoff and wife have been closely connected Iwith Roberts college for s'number of years past, but he gave up his position there to assume the duties of minister for his government. They nave recently lost their only child who was an officer and was killed in the battle before the city of Pirot, Servia.
Putnam patriot., 1916-09-29
BACK TO NATURE
Actresses from Moves Classic Dancing
 School Trilby-fOOt 100 Niles
Limp into Sharon, Mass, on BIstered
 Peds

Six heiresses from the classic dane ing summer school of Miss Florence Fleming Moves, South Woodstock, re-. gently Trilby-footed to Sharon, Mass, a distance of one hundred miles. It was one of the most trying back-to nature stunts the young ladies have imposed upon themselves. The satis- faction of having stuck it out, accom- plished the seif.imposed task, and demonstrated their fortitude under trying circumstances, seems to them an adequate reward for their suffer. ings, their swollen, blistered, feet and tired bodies. This has now been for. gotten. A complete rest and recovery leaves only the memory sof something attempted and something done. How ever 1t is probable that it will not be repeated for some time to come.
 It was at 1030 o'clock Saturday morning, Sept. 18th, that the young ladies started on their one hundred mile hike to sharon. It was 4,30 by the Sharon town clock when they arrived. The intervening fifty-four hours were spent on the road. No shelter was sought at night. The sky was their only covering and the stars and the moon their boudoir light. It was the first long hike that most of the girls had ever taken. They were more used to the soft upholstery of sutomo- piles and were more familiar with the settings of the drawing room than with natures bed chamber. Of course it was hardship and it was this that made them mighty well pleased with themselves as they hobbled to the cor ner drug store in sharon and procured lotion from the astonished druggist for six pairs of delicately-nurtured but now aching, smarting, feet. Dishevel- led, more or ,less; .footsore, more; and happy, great deal more, WAS their condition when they arrived at their journeys end
 In the ,sextette were Miss Marion Chamberlaine of Dobbs Ferry, N. Y, whose name is on the society pages of the New York dailies frequently; Vivi- Johannes, who is a leader of the younger set in Stevens Point, la, Madeline Half of Kansas City, Mo-; Mary Gavin of Indianapolis; Georgia Spraguc of New York city, and Miss Moves.
 The route covered was slightly long CT because the girls circuited all thick. ly populated towns and villages. They did not care to be followed by a curi- GU populace. They encountered many obstacles but the night season was the most trying to the nerves. The unfa- miliar sounds from the byways, woods and hedges came stealing ereepily to where they were resting after the days tramp. And 1t was not easy to rest. Saturday night was cold. or course the back. to.naturers were travel ing light, indeed very light, as that is the uniform garb of the sect. One of the girls stated that it was so cold ly. ing in the arms of old mother earth they learned to sleep, cat maps, stand. ing up, as they pushed forward under the stars.
 The young ladies are not planning another such experiment at present.
 "We will rest on our laurels," de- clared one.
 Ut will be long rest fo: me, an- sw cred another. If it could be known there were several silent samens".
Putnam patriot., 1916-09-29
Annual Convention WindIiam County
 :. 5. Association

The Annual Convention of the indham County Sunday school as- soelation is 10 be held in the Methodist ehurehi Danielson, Sunday afternoon ana evening, October sth. An at- slactlve, program is being arranged. mere are 16 schools in this County "ith snsenrollment of over 5000 schol. sis' Every school is expected to be represented at this convention, :by it's superintendent, Pastor and other dele gates.
Putnam patriot., 1916-09-29
WOODSTOCK
Annual Meeting Temporary Home

Invitations have been sent out for the annual meeting q the board of man agement and the committees of visitors of the Windham County Tenn porary home, to be held at the home In Putnam. Wednesday, October 1fth, at Il 30 o'clock The invitations arc signed by K. H. Corttis, John ~. Dsey and urgele Lafrance. county commissioners.
Putnam patriot., 1916-09-29
Meeting of Putnam Republican Club
Odd Fellows Hall Next Wednesday Ey.
 eniBg

There will be an important meeting of the Putnam Republican Club, In Odd Fellows hall, Wednesday even. ing, Oct. 4th, at T.S0 ?. m. Every member and every Republican Is urg- ed to be present.
 No further notice will be given. adv,
Putnam patriot., 1916-09-29

Joseph Nick achnie has been appoin- ted aid de.camp on the deputy com mandef's staff of the State of ccnnec- ticut.