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Putnam patriot., 1916-01-07
HISTORIC POMFRET
The Ruggles Family


chase but continued TO make his home
in Roxbuty, Edward Ruggles, his
/ descendant, married Hannah Craft
and evidently received favorable &c
count from his brother in-law of the
new lands opened for settApent for In
April, 1923, Joseph Craft rs acres
and II acres of swamp for 9s pounds
and four shillings to Edward who took
immediate possession of his purchase.
He chose the site of his first dwelling
on the broad level acres three -fourths
of mile northeast of the Craft house.
He was public spirited for he sub.
scribed 10 pounds for the Pomfret IL
brary when il was formed in 1889.
According to Pomfret records regard
ing the layout of road in 17Sl land
was taken "beginning easterly upon
Edward Ruggles for a Kings
highway forever.n Edward, the set
tier, died 1865.
His oldest child, Edward, born liza,
married Ann, sister to Samuel sum
ner, who bought the Craft place after
the decease of Capt. Joseph Craft. This
Edward WAS chosen deacon at the or
ganization of the church in 1908. OF
his children mention must be made of
Samuel who was a soldier of the Revo-
luton from Pomfret and Wilmington.
Benjamin, another son, called Cap
tain, was a Revolutionary soldier
There had been more or less talk In
the community in regard TO library
and men had come through the mud
and snow Of raw March evening To
Capt. Ruggles' house at Abingdon
Center and in the big kitchen before
the fire in the huge stone fireplace the
Social Library was formed. Rev.
Walter Lyon was chosen librarian.
The Ruggles family owned n large
tract of land extending from Arlington
north to Stoddaru's and west of Stod-
dards' and Brooks land.
The most eminent Of the children of
Capt. Benjamin was Benjamin, born
in Arlington, Feb. n, 1852, probably
fitted for college by Rev. Walter Lyon
He went to ST. ClairvilIe, Ohio, was
presiding judge Of common pleas In
1910 and later, was United states sen Il
ator from Onto from 1918 TO 1888. He
died in st. Clsirvilie, sept 2, 1887.
Edward, son of Edward and Ann
and grandson of Edward the settler In
Arlington, married Jerushn Wells
Inscription on gravestone in old
burying ground In Abingdon:
In memory Mrs. Jerusha the amiable
Consort Of Mr.. Edward Ruggles Jnn'r
Eldest Daughter Of Col. Levi Wells of
t.. Windsor and Jernsha his Wife
late Of
Colchester Deceased who Departed
this Life Jan. We 9th 1885
Ae rs Years
Death makes melancholy gloom
1t leaves an empty seat.
Ye living mortais all must come
And join this long retreat.
The historian says ga grand old FAM
lily and from earliest day the Ruggles
were prominent In patriotic zeal and
In each succee ding war the members
were found In the list OF arms and In
the retired walks of life Its members
have been chiefly men and women
commanding high respect The Alb
ington families were certainly worthy
Of the name OF RugEies.
The house Of Capt. BENZ. RuggIes
was later the Capt Elijah Griggs tav-
ern. 1t was destroyed by fire nearly
fifty years ago.
The farm of three generations OF Ed
ward Ruggles' has been known for
nearly century rs the Asa Dennis
place.
Abiel Lyon and Family
Putnam patriot., 1916-01-07


Council of the City of Putnam:
In accordance with the time honored
custom, the mayor is expected to de.
liyer4a Yesssge to you. Acts are the
sn ,s'' .codH oneyed words
/ tnlnss -, shs speech but thin air,
and sol. ny Be to you will
4 NECESSARILY Os ing been made
II Appoln ,.uior our city gov
II and the o' nei,pleted, l most
erpInen' .x,nember Of this
earnestly not aside partisan
honorao'o I'D and faithful SER
feeinss' ~ nd and shoulder
wants W." the best results
TO shoo INN hold.
for on. !, Is be my aim to
VIM o,s along the road
steer o0 fefrained from
10 'p'oe a, iations requir.
mak"e ney, for / hon.
ing e., as are already
estiy x,s taxation.
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Putnam patriot., 1916-01-07
CHANGE IN OTY'S ADMINISTRATIVE BODY

Old Administration Out New One In Organization and Appointments Monday Night
Putnam patriot., 1916-01-07
Mayor McGarry's Message

Associates of the Honorable Common
Council of the City of Putnam:
In accordance with the time honored
custom, the mayor is expected to de-
liver.a message to YOU. Acts are the
Putnam patriot., 1916-01-07

East Hartford, Jan. 3, 1916.
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1916-12-07
SCHOOL
|. OFFICERS
MEETING

County Supt. J. w. Riley has COM
Ipleted the program for the annual
meeting Of the school officers OF Cass
county which will be held at Cassel-
ton tomorrow.
The program:
Morning.
9:30-Registration, Deputy Co. Supt.
Landblom.
10: O0-Piano solo, Kathleen Austin.
lo:lo-Address Of Welcome, J. j. CAL
1O:SO-secretary's report, Mr. McGui-
gan.
1o:45-Address. supt John w. Thorn
ton, Hunter.
l11:1o-Vocal solo, Miss Florence Bull
lard. -
|11:2O-Field work, supt. J. w. Riley.
11:45-Chorus, Girls Glee club.
11:55-Appointment of committees,
DR.. Rowe.
I12:00-Luncheon. with orchestra &C.
companiment).
Afternoon.
1:OO--Piano solo. Miss Esther McLes-
ter.
1:10-Artistic dance, (from agricul-
tural collegel.
Quarrel Scene-Black Rust and
Wheat. Interpretative Dance
Black Rust pursues and threat
Sib W uSSJIoS " neat. 5CleHEG
enters and drives Black Rust
away-Wheat triumphs.
Characters
Black Rust. 49,. Louise Rusch
Wheat. ........ Marjorie Iceberg
Science. ........... Helen Lewis
Musician ..... Marian Johnson
1:25-President's address. DR.. J. H.
Rowe.
1:5O-Vocal solo. Mrs. Walter r. Reed,
Armenia.
2:00-County Commissioners an d
School Officers, r. c. Hook
ridge.
2:15-Good Roads, County Auditor w
r. Tucker.
2:30-Address, DR.. L. r. Guild.
3:15-Operetta, South Side Fourth
Grade.
3:SO-Address, 8: DR.. H. P. Cooper.
Orchestra.
Superintendent Riley has put out a
very attractive folder containing the
program-the cover bearing the ma
tional emblem in colors and the words:
For better schools, better citizens and
a better America
The sessions Of the association will
be held in the gymnasium of the Cas-
selton high school as with any weather
conditions at all tomorrow q large at
tendance is assured.
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1916-12-07
Good News For Sufferers
From Kidney Diseases

Perhaps you have experimental with
many of the various remedies and
cures for kidney troubles without re-
suits, and have come to the conclusion
that all are alike. II you will consider
for moment that Warmers Safe Kid
ney and Liver Remedy has been on the
market for 40 years, you will agree
that 1t must have merit or the public
would not buy 1t regularly Warmers
Safe Kidney and Liver Remedy is
made from a formula tried and tested
containing elements beneficial In the
treatment of diseased kidneys in the
different stages. Just read the follow
ing words of tribute from a grateful
user who sincerely recommends War
ners to all sufferers.
Having been afflicted with kidney
and liver complaint for over 20 wears.
4 was induced to try Warmers safe
Kidney and LiveD Remedy. and after
using 1t for a time am now well and
strong. can unqualifiedly state that
this medicine without any doubt saved
my life and can conscientiously rec
ommend 1t to others similarly afflict-
edo Clarence H. White, Battle Creek.
Mich, u. S. Al
Warmers Safe Kidney and Liver
Remedy contains no harmful ingredi-
ents and should be used when the kid
neys need attention. At all druggists
nj SOC and s1.00 bottles. Free sample
u you write Warmers Safe Remedies
CO. Dept. 81. Rochester. N. Y.
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1916-12-07

|
Heat & Power Co. They now operate
under two franchises.
The first electric franchise was
granted on Nov. 7. 1881 to the Fargo
Electric Light & Power Co., Of which
the late Major r. E. Fleming was the
prime factor. The second franchise
was granted to the Fargo Incandescent
Light Co., on May 1, 1888. this COM
Electric Light & Power Co. The third
franchise was granted to Alexander
Hughes and Edmond A. Hughes, their
successors, heirs and assigns. on July
S, 1898
The Union Light, Heat & Power Co.
Is the successor of all three OF the old
companies, having purchased the plant
and other property and the franchises
Of all three
The franchise to the Fargo Incan-
descent Light Co., which was issued
May 1. 1888, ran for period OF
twenty years and expired without be-
ing renewed on May l, 1908. The
franchise to Alexander and Edmond
Hughes. issued July 5. 1898, was for u
period OF twenty years and expires
July 5. 1918, the franchise referred
to in the resolution Of the Trades and
Labor assembly.
The first franchise-to the Fargo
Electric Light & Power Co.. issued
Nov. 7. 1SS1--does not give any limi-
tatSon to time. There is nothing In the
franchise relative to date of expira-
ton at ALL
This franchise is to be found on
page 609 OF the Charter and Ordin-
ances 1908. section 1. reading as fol-
lows:
Primitive lighting Plan Shown.
There is hereby granted to the
Fargo Electric Light &c Power Co. the
exclusive privilege of furnishing cleo
tricity for lighting purposes and err
Getting poles and running wires for the
conduction Of electricity fr9m the ma
chine of said company through the
streets and alleys of said city and to
erect one or more towers of about the
height of $50 feet, on the top of which
is to be located the lights for lighting
the city,"
At that time Jasper B. Chaplin was
mayor of the city. This ordinance has
been reprinted from former printed
ordinances. the original records hav-
ing been destroyed in the big FIRE.
Another question ts.at has arisen IL
whether the present light company
has or has not the exclusive right to
light the streets. according to the
above quoted section OF this ordinance
1t Is the general opinion that 1t has
not because tHe ordinance SpeClHeS
the tower system of lighting, which
has not been used for many years
Section 4 OF the same ordinance
reads as follows, and is accepted by
some as added proof that the COM
pany has not the exclusive right of
street lighting:
THE company are to have the right
to remove said tower to whatever
point they may deem proper, but the
city council reserves the right to cam
eel this contract If the tower Is placed
in position by them deemed i'm
proper"
That the Union Light, Heat &
Power Co. is opera ting under all but
one of these franchises, that which
expired in 1908, is shown by further
action on the part of the city council
which on February ~, 1902, passed an
ordinance In which 1t is stated that
inasmuch as the Union Light. Heat q
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1916-12-07
JOHNSON RETURNED
Man Arrested at Minneapolis or
Charge Of Stealing Motorcycle
Back in Fargo.

Deputy Sheriff Andrew Ross return
ed last night from Minneapolis, where
he went to secure Philip Johnson, ar
rested in that city on information from
Fargo charging him with stealing a
motorcycle from Sam Rogers of this
citv last September.
Johnson has not been arraigned, but
will be brought before Police Magis-
trate Augustus Roberts, probably late
this afternoon or tomorrow. Officers
expect Johnson will waive exanina-
tion.
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1916-12-07
BUY NEW TRUCK
City Signs Up This Morning for An
other American La France Motor
ys Fire Truck,

J. H. Dahl. commissioner of police
and fire, announced this afternoon
that the city officials have signed up
for another motor fire truck with the
American-La France people, which
that company agrees to deliver with
In 120 days.
The new truck will be duplicate
of the one now in service with the
exception that it will not carry
booster pump. 1t will be a combina-
tion hose and chemical truck.
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1916-12-07
Safe Home Treatment
for Objectionable Hairs
(Boudoir Secrets)

The electric needle Is not required
for the removal of hair or fuzz, for
with the use of plain delatone the most
stubborn growth can be quickly ban
ished. A paste is made with water
and a little of the powder. then spread
over the hairy surface. In about 2
minutes 1t is rubbed off and the skin
washed. This simple treatment rot
only removes the hair, but leaves the
skin free from blemish. Be sure you
tget genuine delatone.
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1916-12-07

Power Co. has purchased the rights,
titles and property and franchises of
the three preceding companies, it
shall utilize all franchises as though
they had been issued to the Union
Light, Heat & Power Co.
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1916-12-07

Mangus Olson paid fine in police
court this morning after pleading
guilty to a charge of being intoxicated.
Olson paid the fine and went on his
way rejoicing.
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1916-12-07
PROBING VALUE
OF FRANCHISE

Continued from page one.)
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1916-12-07
AUTOS WRECKED
ON BRIDGE; TWO
DIE, FIVE HURT

Continued from page one.)
The Monticellonian., 1916-11-23
TO WASH BLANKETS
OPERATION TAKES TIME IF GOOD
 WORK IS WANTED.
Warm Water, Ammonia, and White Soap Is mended-ArticIes Must on No Account Be Sub-
 jected to Rubbing.

HOusecleaning means many weary ing tasks, but the worst of them all is washing blankets. It takes good ly amount of money from the house keepers allowance to send these to the cleaners, especially where there is large family So the woman who decides to do" her own blankets should learn the very easiest way to manage them.
 Here is one system guaranteed by an experienced housekeeper; Put half pint of ammonia into a tub and stretch the blankets over it, not al- lowing them to slip down into the fluid. This should then be covered with luke warm water. This process allows the fumes of the ammonia to rise through the blanket and loOsens the dirt. Good, vigorous squeezing will do the rest. Rinse in a tub of clear warm water and run lightly through the wringer.
 Here is another and more compli- cated method. designed for use on very soiled blankets: Air, beat and brush the blankets out on the line be- fore washing, so that every possible piece of fluff and down is removed. Then shave couple of bars of good wool soap into q basin, add it to pan of boiling water and allow it to "jell' for a few minutes. Now have a tub or stationary washtub half full of warm water with a half cupful of ammonia in it. Mix the soap in with this, then put in your blankets. Stir them around with a stick, but do not rub them-squeeze and souse them up and down. When the top of the water begins te become seummed with dirt the water should be changed. The second water should be like the first. The sousing process must be repeated until all the dirt is removed. Rinse in clear water. Then put them through the wringer-the jaws of which should be very wide apart or they will make your blankets look stringy-and hang out on the line.
 Blankets should be hung lengthwise on the line. using plenty of pins, so that they have no chance to sag. Shade is better than sun for drying. them. When they are quite dry go over them well with a clean whisk broom, brushing with the nap. This makes them delightfully."- fluffy. Fold away with camphor balls or in moth proof bags.
The Monticellonian., 1916-11-23
Fruit oaf

Put one pint milk in double boiler add pinch of salt and bring to scalding point. Dissolve F tablespoonfuls eornstareh in little cold milk, beat the yoIks of two eggs and four tablespoon fuls sranulated sugar together and pour all into boiling milk, stirring till smooth and thick Cover and cook 20 minutes. Beat the egg whites very stiff and mix lightly with the pudding. Remove from stove and stir in one-half eupfal maearoons crumbled, two table spoonfuis maraschino cherries, two ta- blespoonfuls walnut meats, broken, and q teaspoonful of sherry. Turn into a mold and set in ice. When very cold turn out and serve with cream, whip ped or plain.
The Monticellonian., 1916-11-23

full of well cooked and sifted pump kin, two cupfuls of milk, tWo-thlrds eI q cupful of brown sugar, two beaten eggs, a teaspoonful of ginger, hall teaspoonful of cinnamon. q half tea spoonful of salt and few drops of lemon extract.
 Apple Cups.-Scoop out medium sized apples, leaving good covering at the blossom end Cock in q sirup made with equal parts of sugar and Wa ter until they may be pierced, but not in danger of breaking. Remove 10 the serving dish and fill the centers with chopped raisins, dates and figs. Pour q little of the sirup over them and garnish with whipped cream Serve with apple leaves for garnish to each plate.
 Cranberry Pie.-Chop one eupful each of cranberrieS and raisins with half cupful each of nuts and figs. Add one eupful of sugar, one table spoonful of flour, one-fourth of q tea spoonful of salt, and q fourth of q cup full of water. Fill the crust, sprinkle with nuts and cover with the top crust or lattice strips.
 Fruit Rolls.-Make a rich pie crust and cut 1t in squares, as many as there are to serve. On each square heap q tablespoonful or two of chopped ap- pie with few raiSns, and little spice, pinch the corners together to prevent the ingredients from falling out. Place in deep baking pan and add q cupful of boiling water. a cupful of brown sugar and two tablespoon fuls of butter. Bake one hour in q moderate oven. The sauce, if enough, is served with the pudding.
 Pineapple SaIad.-Place a slice of pineapple on leaf of lettuce or on a nest of water eress. On it arrange alternate sections of orange and grapefruit. Between each piece place an eighth of section of ripe olive In the center of the pineapple place a small ball of cream cheese which has been seasoned and moistened with mayonnaise. Sprinkle with paprika and pour over a French dressing. The juice of the pineapple may be used as a substitute for some of the vim egar.
The Monticellonian., 1916-11-23

men turned out in T body to wish him good luck
 God bless you Charlie" Here's good luck 10 you, Charlie" they shouted
 Do l know him WelIT said one grizzled em- ployee at Homestead. Is it Charlie Sehwab you mean? Shure don't 1 mind the first day he came here? An didn't I work wid him for years? Wid him. mind you. Not for him. Shure, I helped cut the first piece of steel that ever went out of this mill. There isn't man here that don't give his good will to Charlie Schwab There'd be no strikes in Ameriky if ivry boss like him. The first day he c1me l says to him. says I, Have you match?" T baye four" says he. "an you're well
The Monticellonian., 1916-11-23
Bacon and Enn Hash.

Sometimes few slices of bacon and cold fried egg are left over from use of them. Try chopping them fine with an equal quantity of boiled or mashed potatoes, then fry like an ordi- nary hash in a little butter, letting it brown nicely before taking from the pan. Serve with q parsley garnish and ehili sauce or catsup and you will think you have some brand-new epieurean dish. If you prefer, you may make the mixture into little cakes and fry them brown in butter or bacon fat.
The Monticellonian., 1916-11-23

I " offer up gratitude to God
 He reflected that across the Atlantic millions of human beings were at Jthat=very moment en- gagged in the dreadful task of killing other human beings with every invention which Ingenuity and skill could bring forth from the laboratories of science and the workshops of industry.
 In other lands at that very moment tens of thousands upon tens of thousands of helpless folk-feehle aged men and women mothers with babes clingng eonyusively to their breasts little children Sohbing in terror, vast army of the in- nocent and the anguiShed=were enduring the eN- tremties of exposure of hunger, and af despair as they fled from their wasted farmsteadS and burning villages escaping from the pitess cruelty of savage men only to lie down to suffer and die under the pitiless skies of God in the winter and the bitter storms.
 At that very moment most dreadful war hid half the world in the blactness of its darkness and from that horrid cloud rained destruction upon unhappy Europe-upon her ancient capitals upon her pleasant cities. upon her villages her fields her temples her treasures of art. upon all the accumulations of thousand years of genius, of learning. of industry, of skill and of patient advancement of the happiness and the civilization of the race of man.
 So he that considered all this wic<ednesS that being done under the sun. this drunken dance of death and hell above the fetid corpses and the multtudnouS graves, this awful nightmare of in- descrbable wee and wrath. said in the bitterness of his heart that no God ruled over such q maniac world anU there Was no thflkSGlAtNG due ln ille Giver of Gifts that were not good but everyone altogether evil
 And when the man had made an end ef lis thinking, he went and stnod in window and looked out upon the evening heeouse il was fair te see.
 He saw in vision at that instant inc vastaess of Che republic and the multitude If the good and happy folk who live under the shelter ef it's strength. He reflected hon brief d time had thus magniaed the works of pioneer fathers and our pioneer mothers, those brave and simple men and women whose names should never be men toned with anything but profound gratitude.
 And 10 this American. glad with great pride in the deeds of his people and the story of his country and grateful to the Goodness which has guided and sheltered his fathers and his folk.
 lifted up his eyes to the night 10 the quiet stars. to the breeding inmensity ahove, and said in his heart:
 Thank God that I American -
 And citizens that is the che outstanding splendid fact for which each If should soberlv and most gratefully thank God on Thanks giving day this year.
 The finest thn, you possess or ever can pos sess is just your American citizenship It is neither necessary nor becoming this day or on any other day 10 cheapen this brthrght of ours by brag or Spreadeage Reclamation.
 But it is highly becoming on this Thanksgiving day to feel deep gratitude and manly pride in this heritage
The Monticellonian., 1916-11-23

and cook until it threads; pour if over the whites of two beaten eggs Beat until thick, then stir in three cup fuls of freshly popped corn. Spread wafers thickly with the mixture and bake until brown in the oven.
 Rich Little Tea Cakes.-Gream three-quarters of cupful of butter, add one eupful of granulated sugar and the grated rind of Il lemon. Then add five well-beaten eggs, alternately with two eupfuls of flour, mixed and sifted with teaspoonful of baking powder and a quarter of a teaspoonful of salt Beat well and after the flour Is all in add teaspoonful of va nilla. Turn into small patty tins well greased with washed butter. Bake 15 minutes in a moderate oven.
 Shaker Cookies.-Cream one cupful of shortening and one cupful of sugar, add two well-beaten eggs. beat well :; add seven-eights of cup of milk and two cupfuls of flour, and salt as need ed. If the shortening is butter a little Is all that is necessary. Add three fourths of a teaspoonful of soda dis solved in little water. one cupful of raisins and two cupfuls of rolled oats which have been Drowned in the oven, or at least thoroughly heated. Drop hy spoonfulS on buttered sheet. These cookies have rich nutty flavor owing to the Drowned oatmeal. Oat- meal cookies are not usually baked long enough to sufficiently cook the oatmeal This method oyereomes that difficulty.
 Creamed Celery and Almonds Cook two cupfuls of celery Cut in inch