davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Putnam patriot., 1916-11-17
Thank Offerings for inc Hospital
They Will Be Appreciated More Than
 Ever This Year

Thursday, Nov. 23rd, from s 6. nj. to p. m. the Thanksgiving donations to the Day Kimbali hospital will be received at the wofkroom of l.. K. Smith on Bundy street. The large paper bags are being distributed as usual.
 The Thanksgiving committee, Of which Mrs. George M. Sampson Is the chairman, are emphasizing this year the urgent need of donations. The high price Of necessities effect this large institution as we'll as the indi- vidual provider 80 that many contri- buttons, even though individually small, will be more than ever appre- ciated.
 The great and good work the institu- ton Is doing needs no comment. The hard work of the ladies that help the cause Is also well known. There is not a person in eastern Windham county but has an interest in the hos pitfalls welfare. It may be . place of refuge for any one without warning at any time. No one Is free from physi. cal ills and no one is immune from &C., cident. It is blessing at times of need to have place ,tIsse the Day Kimbsll hospital to have these physi- cal needs ministered to.
 There has always been ,a generous response to the Thanksgiving appeal. This year If each donor adds . mite more than usual 1t will make vast difference in the aggregate. Hardly . person but what msy give his or her mite and if all respond It will encoar. age the ladies, the hospital staff, and lessen the burden carried by this most important public institution.
Putnam patriot., 1916-11-17
WORTH HEARING
Second Entertainment in The Five for a
 Dollar Course
Congregational Church, Friday. Nov. 2

The second entertainment in the course being given by the choir of the Congregational church will take place on Friday evening of next week, November s4th, and will be given by Charles F. Gfilley, entertainer, assisted by Miss Virginia Allen Gfilley, harp ist, The Giliey entertainments are always worth hearing, and the audi. enees are always satisfied.
 In the five years that this course has been maintained thei management has earned the reputation of presenting none but excellent attractions, and for that reason they have been well pat ronized in the past.
 There are four more entertainments In the course, season tickels for which can be had for Sl or 50 cents for sin. gle entertainment. Tickets can be procured of members of the choif, or nt the stores of G. E. Shaw and (. Nj. Elliott. They. can be ordered by mail or telephone If desired,
 The following are the entertain- ments:
 Friday evening, November E24th, Charles T. Gdlley, interpreter of dramatic and humofoes literature, ,and Virginia Aller Grilley in selections on the Irish harp.
 Tuesday evening, January 23d, the Iosefi Imperial Russian Quxrtettc composed of NJ. Josef Losefi, cellist; Mme Elvie Strencrt. Iosefi, soprano; Arthur 0. Cloorov, ist violin; Miss Mary Adelaide Triss, piano.
 Tuesday evening, February 27th, the Venetian Trio, depicting the heart story of an alien mother In song, with the following personnel. Mrs Marga- ret Gray, Laurel VsnZandt- Barclay, Irene Lt.tle.
 Tuesday evening, March 9th, the course will close with the annual choir concert. Adv
Putnam patriot., 1916-11-17
Chamber of Commerce Banquet

The annual banquet Of the Putnam Chamber of Commerce will be held in Elks' hall, Tuesday evening December 9th, with Editor George l.. Padgett as toastmaster.
 The principal speakers of the even- ing will be Rev. W. A. Keefe of Plsin- field, an orator of unusual brilliance and interest, and John Rodemeyer of New Canaan, one of the wittiest and most entertaining after dinner speak CTS in the state.
 There will be present prominent officials from the State chamber and from the Eastern Connecticut chamber as we'll as members from surrounding towns. The committee in charge is E.. C. Morse, E. C. Rogers, and C. J. Har- riman.
Putnam patriot., 1916-11-17
J. B. HANSCOM
 ARRESTED
Former Agent of French River Textile Company. MechaaicsyiIIe, in Custody
 in Buenos Ayres
Steps Belng Taken to Bring Him Back io
 Answer io Charge of Embel,lement
Was Named as eo.Respondeat in Rogers
 Divorce Case

According to news dispatches sent out from Providence John R. Hans com Of that city, formerly, agent of the French River Textile Company, Me. ehaniesvile, and connected, 1t k un- dersload, with other of the SaNies in- terests,is under arrest nt BuenosAyres, South America, charged with embez' clement and steps are being taken to bring him back here to answer to the charge.
 Hanscom s name was prominently connected with the divorce case of F. C. Rogers, landlord of the Putnam Inn, at Nillimantie, Friday, Nosem Der 8d. He was named us co respond ent in the case and MT. Rogers was granted decree on the grounds of adultery.
 Hanscom was fugitive from justice and that A reward had been offered for his apprehension. Employes of the Castle Square Hotel, Boston, testified that on several occasions Hanscom and Mrs. Rogers had stopped at the house and occupied a room together. It also developed that while MT. Rog- CTS was in ,New Brunswick a hunt. ing trip his wife disappeared and at the same time Hanscom went away.
 Attorney General Herbert A. Rice of Rhode Island has made application to Governor Beekmon, through the secre- tsfy of state, asking ihim to make ap- plicntion to the president of the United States for acquisition upon the Argen- tire Republic of South America for Hansce:nis cxtradition.
 Hanscom, who, it Is said, has seve- raj aliases, is now under arrest and Providence inspector has been named as the official to bring him back.
 Among other things It Is alleged that Hanscom sold carloads of waste from the Mechanicsville mill to Paw tucket men and kept the proceeds.
 Hanscom is we'll known in Putnam. During his connection with the Me. chnnicsville mill he was a familiar figure in the city, driving large red roadster automobile.
 A rumor gained currency In Putnam some weeks ago that, Hanscom's arrest was only matter of "a few days. It was reported at thatitime that he was in Russia. This rumor could not be authenticated.
Putnam patriot., 1916-11-17
A. 5. King Is New Express Agent

Allie S. King, son of MT. and Mrs. Nelson King, Grove street, is the new express agent at the Putnam office of the Adams Express Company.
 He has worked for the company for thirty years and began his duties in the Putnam office under George w. GiIpatric. After a few years in the local office he became express messen ger between Norwich and Worcester. Subsequently he went to Hartford and covered at different times nearly all of the routes between Boston and New York. He came to Putnam and work ed for few years with his ifather but again went back with the company as agent at Manchester from where he comes to Putnam.
 Putnam people will be pleased to welcome MT. King back again. He has taken a tenement on Center street.
Putnam patriot., 1916-11-17

Rev. Charles F. Bedard, pastor of St. Mary's church lis making elaborate plans for the observance of the Fifti- eth Anniversary of St. Mary's parish. lie intends that the observance shall not only be a fitting one but one that will long be remembered.
 The little parish that had it's origin fifty years ago with it's visiting priest and services in what is now Il tene- ment house at the corner of Provi- dence and Marshall streets has de veloped amazingly in the past half century. It has become important in numbers, spiritual influence and worldly ,goods. With fine church not long built, fine new parish house and fine parochial schools, and with an energetic, progressive priest in charge, it still has great possibilities of expansion along broad and far reaching lines.
 The anniversary observance will either be held on Friday, Decem Der sth or on Sunday, December 10th The date will be definitely fixed within the next few days. High dig nataries of the church will be present and priests from many parishes VIII participate.
 Bishop John J. Milan of the Hart" ford diocese will celebrate the Ponti- ficial high mass in the morning. There will be a sermon in French by the Rt.
Putnam patriot., 1916-11-17
Engagement of Miss Olive Alberto
Will Leave Stage to Become Bride

Miss Olive Alberto, who has been with H. NJ. Morse x Co. for seven consecutive years playing the ingenne mart of Kittie Calcium in their sketch Uncle Seth and the Hoodoo, is soon 10 leave the stage to play more impof- tant role in domestic life. She is to De married the coming summer to Lieut. w. l.. whelpley of Battery C, lst Massachusetts Field Artillery Natioii- al Guard who has just returned from Mexico. Mir. Wheipiey Is business man and holds high position with the Standard Oil Co, with which he has been connected for twenty years with head offices in Lawrence where they will make their future home. Mi whelpley is st present negotiating with the company regarding being transferred to China to look after their interests in thai fasawsy country.
Putnam patriot., 1916-11-17

Archbishop P. k. Roy, auxiliary of Cardinal Begin, Quebec. There will also oe sermon in English by the Rev. Walter McCrann of Norwalk, a former Putnam boy. There will be special music at all of the services.
 Solemn Nespers will be sung in the evening by the Archbishop and he will make another address.
 The parish property will be brtl- liantly illuminated both without and within. The church, rectory and school buildings will all be dec orated and illuminated and paris hioners are requested to decorate and illuminate their homes-
 If the weather permits there will be music by a band and the special mu- sic at the services will be far above the ordinary.
 The celebration will De both joyous and solemn. It will be fitting ob- servance of period Of fifty years of progress. It will be a grand observ- ance of both the material and the spiritual sides of the parish and the church. It will be an observance in which members of the parish, may we'll take pride, and it will be an ob- servance that will long remain in the minds of those living in this year. this day and this date:
 Any person now living who lived in the parish fifty years ago is requested to send his or her name tosthe pastor, Rev. C. F. Bedard.
Putnam patriot., 1916-11-17
Putnam Grange

The regular meeting of Putnam grange was held Men lay night. The program was in charge of Miss Ruth Bartlett. the youngest member. The topic for the evening was Child Well fare. The principal address of the evening was by Dr. .Valeria Parker of Hartford who emphasized the need of protection of the future generation and the need Of womsn's feformatosy in Connecticut. The meeting was open to the public and there wss . large gathering present.
Putnam patriot., 1916-11-17
luport Order Quickly Delivered

The Isaac Champeau Company, h. corporated, some time ago placed an import order for kid gloves with firm in Grenoble, France, where the hnest kid gloves in the world are manufact- ured. Last Wednesday, the concern received notice some of the gloves were expected on the steamship Espagne. The ship docked in New York Friday and the goods were rushed through the custom house and they were In the Champeau store Tuesday. It was ex- ceptionally quick service. More of the shipment is expected by the next steamer sailing from Bordeaux.
Putnam patriot., 1916-11-17
Democrats Celebrate Their Victory

Putnam democrats and their broth. CTS from surrounding towns held a fitting celebration of the election of " Woodrow Wilson Tuesday night.
 Although the weather had been threatening all day, along towards evening the skies cleared and the weather was perfect for the event.
 There was g big procession headed by Alphonse Besusoleil as marshal that marched through the principal streets of the city. There was a noun ted guard of thirty horsemen, the C.. A. C. Garde, two bands, drum corps, automobiles, and torch bearersI
 Red fire was burned all along,the line of march and homes were illumi- mated and decorated for the occasion. Following the parade tfefe.w was pig bonfire on the old Morse base bslI grounds.
Putnam patriot., 1916-11-17
\. N. Morse { G. PIayias Big Tine
Uncle Seth and the lioodo . IIeadllser

Henry NJ. Morse, Mrs. Morse and Miss Olive 4 lberto, the fl. M. iorss q Co, playing Keith time In Uncle Seth snd the Hoodo, are meeting with great success this season. The act has be- come headiiner and is receiving fs- vorable press notices wherever put on.
 The company is playin the Central Square theatre, Lynn, thss week Mon. day night after the regular perform ance the act, with number of otheFss was put on at Lyceum theatre whers Lynn's border service troops wese guests Of the evening.
 In Lynn paper the following mosn- Ing the Morse Company sot . pisees the cartoonist picturing Uncle Seth In high hat reviewing the troops with the company in the background. Un.8 dernealh was printed, sprhe big sct nt the theatre"
Putnam patriot., 1916-11-17
Putnam Man Bound Over

George Payne, who gave his resi- dence as Putnam, colored laborer and thought to be one of the construc- ton gang located here, was arrested at Jewett City Frlaay afternoon.
 After oiIing dp properly he drifted into The home of Mrs. Rabhael Tossit. Here he became noisy and generally objectionable. Hawthorne Foster, who lives there, and Payne got mixed up in a bit of misunderstanding, ss eli max to which Payne drew revolver and fired at Foster, missing him by . hair.
 He was given hearing snd in de- fault of bond of sI 900 for appearance in the superior court was taken b jail.
Putnam patriot., 1916-11-17
Ida N. TarbeII Guest of Gilbert Tracy
We'll Known Writer Examines Extensive
 Library 0i Lincoln Literature

Miss Ida NJ. Tsrbell, known coun- trywide as writer, Was in Putnam last Friday and Saturday. Her maga- zine articles on the history of the Standard Oil Company brought her fame. She is also the author of Life of Abraham Lincoln considered au- thentic and one of the best ever written.
 MT. Tracy is an ardent admirer of Lincoln and has devoted great deal of time and money in the collection of works and letters concerning the mar tyred president. His library is regard ed as one of the most complete in the country.
 MT. Tracy is considering publishing some three hundred or more Lincoln letters and Miss Tarbell has prepared an introduction to the volume.
Putnam patriot., 1916-11-17
Attend Dat Race

A number of Putnam citizens nt. tended the oat race held at the Brook Iyn fair grounds, Saturday afternoon.
 The race came about through the discussion of the merits .of various horses owned in DanieIson and vicin- ity. It was finally decided to settle the question In ths oIdfashloned way Let the best horse win his oats.
 The rsce was won by Silver Heels, . big pncer owned by Carl Wittsr, the well known 'auctioneer of Danielson. Nearly 300 people stood out in tho penetrating breeze and watched the horses show their paces.
Putnam patriot., 1916-11-17
Ob:tuar,
Mrs. Bernice Kennedy

Mrs. Bernice rTattoon) Kennedy 22, died at her parents home on Taten street at ten minutes past seven this Friday morning. She has been in poor health for some time-
 Mrs. Kennedy was the daughter of MT. and Mrs. George Tatoon. She was born in Putnam ana attended the pub lie and high schools. She was married about three years ago To William Ken. nedy Of Worcester. Besides her hus- band and parents she leaves sn infant son, sister Bertha snd . brother Julien, both of Putnam.
Putnam patriot., 1916-11-17
Midnight Fire on School Street

An alarm Of fire called the depart. ment to School street Ut midnight Friday. An old shed owned by F. c. Wright and nearly opposite his home was totally destroyed. The shed was formerly used as \ storage tor ice by k l.. Davis. IL has not been used in some time. It Is not ksown how the fire started but it has been suggested that gang of boys out HceIebrating Wilson's victory may have been res spons,ble. The loss was nominal.
Putnam patriot., 1916-11-17
Many Held on Criminal Charges

Al the county jail the number oi prisoners being held to answer Tor criminal charges is increasing from week to week, so that the list wiiloe rather large one by the time 'the next session of the superior court to dispose of such cases is held. Several prisoners in the list are waiting to 'face charges of very serious nature.
Putnam patriot., 1916-11-17
Evening Classes at Trade ScheoI

The night classes at the Putnam State Trade Shop began this week and from all appearances they are to be . decided success. Over 2n0 have regis- tered and more sppIicxt1,ns sare coni- ing In.
 The young ipeopls of tto ctty and surrounding towns are wakiog un n the advsntsges the school of1eeg TT are enbrscIng ,the opportunity v e cure practical education which (ll' fit them to take their plaese - prooos CTS and vage earners nhpve tho rlnoS Of uDskiIied Inb0vxrs.
Putnam patriot., 1916-11-17
PUTNAM, CONN. FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 7 1916
LITTLE ROAST PIG
Chemical Company Enjoys Annual Feast
Mayor Sits at Head of Table

"what'll ye have boys? Here, have some of this. Don't you want little more. Gee, you fellers ain't got no appelites at alt. Look at Joe over there. That's the way like to see a man store il away. Here have little Of this slufiin. You got 10 have some that's all. There's plenty of il. Dufi in boys and 10 to 1t and enjoy your selves.a
 The atove is quotation from our friend Bill Fuller, msjotdomo, chef extraordinary, live wire, head cook, steward and also foreman of Chemical Company No 1, Putnam fire depart ment. Bill spilled them words as he pranced up aud down the long table at the Little Pig supper at fire headauar- ters last Tuesday night. BiIl would have made big pigs of us all if he had had his way. Bill ikeslto see his guests eat and if they don't come up to his mark for good-sized mems appeutes Bill lets out few speeches such as the above and he gets attention and results even if the last mouthful has to be pushed under the belt with a fork.
 The annual Little Pig supper was held at nine o'clock and it was sup per that would have made Charles Lambs mouth water if he could have seen the crisp brownness of that four weeks old erackling, and if his deserta. ton on roast pig is taken seriously. Stuffed and pink and plump the little fellow was pushed into the oven. A crisp light chestnut brown and fairly popping open he came out. Then the carving and serving began. But be- fore the pig was reached there were other things. The full menu was as follows:
 Tomato Bisque
 Crackers Celery Lamb Fries on Toast Scrambled Egg
 Gnrnishment
 Roast Little Stuffed Pig
 Mashed Potato Turnip Hot Rolls Parsnip Frilters
 Apple and Cranberry Sauce Cake Coffee
 The mayor was special guest and occupied the head of the table. Alder men Marcy, Padgett and Mullan were also present. as representatives of the city government. The mayor came in a little late as he had to view the dem- ocratic parade. His entrance was a sign for applause.
 When cigars had ,been lighted a speech was demanded of his honor. The mayor said that he was pleased 10 be present In such company and at such a good meal. He complimented the m embers of the department for the fine showing they made Columbus Day. Everybody" he said, spoke in the highest terms of the appearsnce of the department on that day. The ap paratus looked fine. It reflected credit on the department and on the men who had charge of the machine"
 "I thank you for the work you have done as firemen. | am proud of the department and the citizens are proud of the department. You would be credit to any community. l thank you for your kind invitation and l am glad tofbe with you and enjoy your hospitality this evening"" Applause.
 The rest of the evening was spent in- formally, smoking, talking and telling stories.
Putnam patriot., 1916-11-17

A trayeling representative of the 5. N. E Telephone Company was in the city Wednesday. lie stated that the company is taking steps to eliminate the use of telephones in stores and other places of business by those not connected with these places. He said the matter is being investigated at the request Of business organizations in the state claiming that il is bother to the business men.
Putnam patriot., 1916-11-17
New Telephones

Installed for week ending November lith:
 Howerd w. James, 176 School St. 9H4 Henry Laport, Middle St. 426 l2 Miss Bertha 0. White, Sawyer's Dist
 i07 lS Miss Addi k Brown, Thompson S5 Fl Harold E. Simonds, Pomfret Cen. 20S-4 J. Carlton Tstem, Enstford SIS n
The Ordway new era., 1916-07-21
BOYS Become Scarce.

For the first time in more than 70
years the Children'S Aid society 3
New York is unable to furnish enough
boys to families who want either to
adopt them or care for them until the
boys become of age. The reason for
this is the campaign for military pre-
pnredness and the great demand for
workers In war munition factories.
Almost every day letters come to
the society headquarters asking for
boys who have been trained at its farm
school.
Last month Al of the society's boys.
sixteen to twenty-one years old, en-
listed in the army and navy service
for boys. The munition factories take
Il large number of the older boys.
The Ordway new era., 1916-07-21
MonocIonius Itself Again.

A monoclonius, only few million
years old. but scrambled apart like
Humpty-Dumpty, has been put togeth-
er again by Barnum Brown and
mounted in the American Museum of
Natural History. Mr.. Brown found
his three-horned dinosaur, with its five
foot skull and relatively small brain,
entombed in the rocks of Alberta, Cam
ada. where il once had rOaned through
tropical glades. Hardly piece was
missing of the Il feet from tip of tail
to nose. But tile pieces had to be
sorted. This cretaceOus, herb-eating
animal was rich in toes and teeth. In
the mouth, which was guarded by a
horny sheath. nestled 60 teeth, 30 in
each jaw and double rooted. Five toes
graced each Of the front and hind feet.
Many of these toes We're adorned by
hoofs. The specimen is considered a.
rare find.
The Ordway new era., 1916-07-21
DRUGGIST TOOK A CHANCE
Youngster Seeking Toothpaste Knew
Only That He Was mammals
Boy" But 1t Was All Right.

The other day Il barcheaded little
boy, apparently between three and
four years old. went into the drug
store of james Whinroy in Muncie nnd
said to the proprietor: Il want II
quarters worth of toothpaste." After
Mr.. Whitney had wrapped up the pack
age and given it to the lad. the latter
said. Charge this to mamma"
"WhOse boy are you?" asked the hnf-
fled druggist. who failed to recognize
the youngster.
"Why, I'm mammals boy" said he,
name.
Il thought I'd take n chance on the
kid, anyway" said Whitney, in relat-
ing the story. because l figured out
that no boy of that age would ask for
toothpuste unless he had been sent by
IN elder person. II ne had asked for
candy. IT would have been different.
And sure enough, I had read human ma
ture correctly for two or three days
later IA well-dressed woman. whom l
had never seen before. entered the
store. and approaching me, said, Did
my little boy get some toOthpaste in
here the other day!'
".YeS'm,' / said rs she handed me n
quarter and walked out without saying
anything as to who she was. But I'll
find out that family'S name If it takes
all summer. cr.''-Indianapolis News.