davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1916-01-14
Suffrage Notes

The board of directors .of the Equal
Franchise league held meeting at the
home OF Mrs. &. ID. Arnold on Monday
evening. This was followed by reg.
ular meeting of the league. Owing 10
the Indictment weather not very many
were present, but the meeting, was
most interesting. The secretsry's and
treasurers report wee read by Mrs. j..
h, Tatem, Jr., and plans for the new
year discussed. The hostess made
brief remarks on the work of the Con-
gressional Union, while the guests
were enjoying q unique collation..
The members aud public are looking
forward with much pleasure to the adj
dress TO be given in odd Fellows hall
Friday evening by Mrs, NJ. Tosean
Bennett, Treasurer of.th connecticut
Suffrage association. This meeting
will be sort of anniversary four
years ago when the league was institu.
ted, and Mrs. Bennett was one of the
first speakers who came 10 Putnam in
her oratorleal capacity.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1916-01-14
Macdonald Spoken OF for State Senator
Boom Launched at Putnam Inn Supper

What is believed will develop into
a boom for ex- Mayor Archibald Mae
donald for state Senator from the 18th
senatorial district, comprised OF the
towns OF Putnam, Thompson, Wood
stock, Killngly, Ashford and Eastford,
was launched at the dinner he gave TO
his official family at the Putnnm Inn
n few evenings before he relinquished
the reins of government. Although
the matter had been spoken Of among
some Of the political leaders it was in
formally set in motion when Lawyer
Charles l.. Touey in his remarks at
the dinner, told those present that in
his .opinion Mr.. Macdonald was the
logical candidate of the party next fall.
Mr. Macdonald has served two con-
seeutiVe terms as representative from
Putnam and was chairman of the
roads, rivers and bridges committee.
He was instrumental in having incor-
porated in the bill providing for an APP
preparation for State Trade schools
that the first school to be established
should be located in this city. He was
also instrumental in having considera-
bic state money spent upon the high
ways OF his district.
The Putnam State Trade School was
established in nm old building on Har-
ris street and the quarters were soon
found to be inadequate. The town ap-
pfoprialed $4,000 for trade school
building and work on it is under way
II is anticipated that legislation affect
ing this school will come up at the
next session of the General Assembly
and IL is believed that Mr.. Macdonald
rs senator would have more influence
than any man who could be sent from
this district in seeing thnt the Putnam
Suite Trade Schools interest are prop.
erly looked out for and safeguarded.
This feature alone makes him the logi
cal candidate from the district, the
whole of which Is interested in this
state institution. 1t is expected by
those who have thus early interested
themselves in the matter that the boom
for Mr. Macdonaldis nomination will
be accelerated and draw increased SUP.
port as the time for making nomina-
lions grows nearer.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1916-01-14

Connecticut College for Women

The Putnam Committee invite every
woman In the city who has the slight
est Interest iu the higher education
academic or voc ti6naI Of our High
Sc .tr.,l g.ri grahu ties to attend meet
lag i. Tho Interest sot the Connecticut
College for Women on sWednesday,
Jan. 10, RI 4 n ~. IN Odd Fellows hall.
IL Is hoped mat Miss Louise Howe OF
Norwich, one of the trustees, may be
present and speak. Otherwise the
meeting will be informal in character
aud is called for the purpose Of fofnn-
laling plans for securing funds TO rep
resent Putnam's share in the needed
amount. $50, 900 for the construction OF
Windham House, the dormitery 10 be
so named from Windham County
contributions which il is desired to
place as soon as possible upon the
Campus Of the Conn. College Nearly
one fifth Of the sum has been pledged
or paid. s257 having been raised in
Putnam Heights and the city below.
The Elizabeth Porter Putnam chapter,
b. 4. r., heads the list with 500 and
contributions fare desired from other
wamen's organizations and indiyidnals
II town. a large attendance IS hoped
f,f at this meeting In behalf Of the
committee, Mrs " L. Beard, Mrs. j.
Il. Kent, Joint Chairman.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1916-01-14
llnsn Meeting Of lhe D. 4. R.

The open mneliag o. the Elizabeth
Porter Putnam Chapter. d. A II. on
Monday afternoon, brought together q
large number Of members and guests
ia spite Of the bad weather. The pro
gram opened with several pieces OF pi
ano music brilliantly played by Miss
katherine seward. The chapter was
fortunate In securing the services of
james b. Thrasher of Nalick, reader
connected with The White Entertain.
ment Bureau OF BOSTON, to give IAN
Afternoon la the North County, He
reeited FWnch-Ganaditn dialect po.
ems Of Df William Henry Drua,mond
In way which made the "hnhilnntn
and the woudSmau very real 10 his au.
dience Batn Df Dfummend and Mr..
Thmsher hHd elaght the true spirit Of
the simple hearted, fun loving and re-
iisious Canadians, and made them
live. interpreted among these poems
were amusing stories of the same peo-
Pile by Holman Day aud others.
At the close delicious refreshments of
salad, cotiee, and cake, were served by
the committee OF hostesses.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1916-01-14
Officers First National Bank

AT a meeting OF the directors of the
First National bank The following Of
Ulcers We're reelected for the year: Pres.
ident, Charles IL, Brown; cashier, e..
Harold Gilpatrie; directors, j. W.
cutler, Charles II. Brown, A. A..
Houghton, l.. +. Smith, Il. I'll. Brad
ley, j o. Fox, G. IA. GiIpatrie, 5. NJ.
Nheeloek. II is understood that the
bank had one OF the most prosperous
yeers in its history.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1916-01-14
DEATHS

In Putnam, Jan. 10, Alexander w.
Macdonald, aged SO years.
In West Thompson, Jan. IL, Mrs. Jo-
seph Berthiaume, aged SO years.
In stafford, Jan. II, Rev. l.. h. Cur.
it's, formerly OF South Woodstock.
In Putnam, Jan. l., Michael Il. JOY,
aged A years.
In Casper, Wyoming, Dec. is, Mrs.
Charles V Linn, born Kathleen Eve.
lyu Leavitt of North Woodstock.
In Sultane, Cal Harry Whitaker,
formerly of Ashford.
In Windham, Jan. 5, Mrs. Lucy w.
Bates, aged - years. Formerly of Put
nam.
I'm Danielson, Jan, S, Josiah Hill,
aged IS years.
In Wauregan, Jan. 8, John Bodo,
aged II years.
In Hartford, Jan, 3, Martin Eth
ridge. Funeral at PhoeniNville.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1916-01-14
Congregational Church Notes

Captain Fee will be at the Christian
Endesvor meeting Sunday evening,
and tell of the way in which the
Christmas dinner was expended.
The Training Glass have earned such
q reputation for their home made can
dy that ii bids fair TO rival the celebra-
ted Farm House confeetions. They
have another sale Saturday afternoon
at the 5palding Library room in the
chanel
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1916-01-14

Doan's Rheumatic Pills for Rhen
nj lisnf al a ai-ia. 4 st.fe4s 49,
= able. safe. aeN
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1916-01-14
St. Phillips Church

Services on Sunday will be as usual,
at S, 10 30, and 7, with sunday school
at noon. Services will be at 7.30 on
Friday. The Choir will rehearse On
Thursday evening 81 al Mis-. Rus
sells
The woman's Auxiliary will meet on
Thursday at 80 IN the Guild room.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1916-01-14

One of the worst enemies of ferns in.
doors is the mealy bug This is
white, woolly insect that clings close
to the bottom OF the fronds. When
there is reason to suspect its pres
enee the plant should be examined
every day and all insects removed
with Q splinter or toothpick. II the
infestation is bad, the whole top of
the fern can be cut off to within an
inch OF the ground and then allowed
to grow again after all the insects
have been exterminated.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1916-01-14
II Mothers Ony Knew

Mother GrassS Sweet Powders for
Ghiidren relieve teverishaess, Head
ache, Bad stomach, Teething Disor.
ders, move aud regulate The bowels and
destroy worms. They break up colds
in - hours, Used by mothers for =
stst = 1t9 stfst~. "a tnh
fer. Al tres, Mother Gry 60 u
Il -
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1916-01-14
Board of Relief Notice

The members OF the Board OF Relief
for the Town of Putnam will meet
Tuesday, February lstA at the Town
Hall, Municipal Building, from 10
O'Clock a. m, 10 II m and every day
following except Saturdays AT The
same hou,s until further notice.
Joseph Plessis. Board
FFeaerick w seward, Of
Charles \ Mic X. Relief
nn',d pun m. Cha. jar. L, 1910
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1916-01-14
BIRTHS

In Williamstown, Mass, Jan. 8, a
daughter To Professor and Mrs. Walter
Hildreth.
In North Ashford, Jan. S, a dsugh-
ter to Mr.. aud Mrs. Charles IL. Buell..
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1916-01-14
Proposal For Bids

Sealed bids will be received at the
office Of the City Clerk, Municipal
building, Church street, up until II
O'Clock noon, Thursday, january 20,
1916, for The contract for carrying per
sons sentenced in the city court TO
imprisonment, from the city prison To
the county Jail at Brooklyn. Contract
10 be in force for one year
Further details can be obtained at
the Ciiy Clerks office.
THOMAS p. RYAN,
City Clerk
Putnam, l,nuaty II, 1910
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1916-01-14
MARRIAGES

In New York City, Jan. l, Charles
Bugbee of East Woodstock and Mrs.
Catherine Dean of Brooklyn, N. Y.
In Danielson, Jan. IL, Earl Dixon
and Miss Emma Rivers.
Washington telegraph., 1916-09-08
TEMPERANCE DAY
IS OBSERVED HERE

Extracts from a sermon deliy-
cred by Rev. j, II. Gold at Wash
ington Sunday, Aug. p:
Wine is a mocl5er and strong
drink is raging; and whosoeyer
is deceived thereby is not wise. ="
This i s Temperance Day all
over Arkansas; and it is expect,
ed that all pulpits of every de
nomination shall sound forth the
gospel as it bears upon this great
subject. l do not purpose to dis
cuss it from the standpoint of a
lawyer, as | know very little of
legal lore; nor vet of a politician,
for | try to have as little to do
with politics as is consistent with
the duties of an humble private
citizen.
But from the standpoint of a
minister of God, called to this
work, / shall endeavor to shed
the light of his word that | may
help to dissipate the moral dark
ness which casts such a fearful
gloom over our land, wrecking
our homes, pauperising many of
our people and constantly in
creasing the list of criminals and
inefficients.
That is not all it imposes a fl
burden upon our country
almost beyond computation. A
French general recently said that
intoxicating liquors h d cost
more to France than the entire
war debt, great as it is.
We sometimes hear complaints
of the burden of taxation by our
government. Did You ever take
time to COZ slider why this burden
is so great? / believe most of it
is caused from the manufacture,
sale and use of intoxicating H.
quors
And in addition to this tax lev.
led by the government, just think
of the millions of our poorest
people who, being infatuated,
blinded and deceived, become 50
unwise as to voluntarily impose
upon themselves a much greater
tax in the cost Of liquors they
consume. Having paid the. tax
demanded by the government,
from which they cannot escape,
and doubtless complained that it
was so heavy, they 90 and pay to
the liquor demon from ten to a
hundred times more for that
which is not value received but
which brings trouble and sorrow,
pain and anguish and destroys
Washington telegraph., 1916-09-08

Presley Moore has accepted po-
sition at Spring Hill, La.
MIR. r. +. McCorklc of Colum-
bus was in town Thursday.
Mr.. and Mrs. T. f. Smith Of Ja-
kaiones were in town Wednesday
Miss Lila Parker of TeXarkana
is the guest of Mrs. T. G. Haynes
Mrs. w. r. Parsons and daugh-
ter, Virgie, visited Hope yesterday.
Mrs. Lucy Page of Ogden is visit.
ing her sister, Mrs. T. Y. Williams.
Mrs. Zach Horton Of Camden is
visiting her mother, Mrs. Alice Mon
roe.
'See "The Beasts of the Jungle at
the Motion Picture Theatre tonight
Washington telegraph., 1916-09-08

If the newspaper reports are
true, the Central powers are los
ing ON all the fronts, and arc be-
ing gradually pushed back. If
Greece goes into the fight on the
side of the allies, as it is very
likely she will, the mum bers and
resources opposed to the Cen
trail powers it would seem will
be too great TO resist for any
length of time. Germany and
her allies have made a great
fight but the odds are too great.
Washington telegraph., 1916-09-08
PERSONAL MENTION r

and tomorrow night. also good Key.
stone Comedy. Admission only )
and 10 cents.
Mrs. Fannie Old began teaching
her music class last Monday with
good enrolment,
Mrs.C. W. Garner returned home
last Saturday from visit to rcla.
tiyes at Summit, Miss.
Mr. and Mrs. Lucius Boyco spent
Saturday and Sunday with Mr.. and
Mrs. r. w. Patterson.
Mr. and Mrs.J. W. Gilbert spent
Sunday with the formers son. Geo.
Gilbert, south of Hope.
Mr.. and Mrs. Carl A. Campbell
of Ozan visited the latter's parents
on Route , last Saturday and Sun
day.
Mrs. II, G. Haynes and Miss
Parker left Tuesday morning for a
visit to relatives at Shoves Springs
Mrs. Bette Deloney and daugh-
ter, Miss. Daisy, Of Little Rock,
passed through town yesterday en-.
route for a visit to \. P, Delony of
near Columbus.
Prof. Jas. w. Ramsey, county OK
aminer, spent Tuesday night in
town. Mr. Ramsey has Just re-
turned from Memphis, where ne
completed a special course in Pea.
body. Mr.. Ramsey has gone to
Pmagould, where he will be super
intcndcnt Of schools.
County Treasurer T. o. Holt
went to Hot Springs last Saturday,
accompanied by l.. a. Holt of Jalla-
Jones and Mrs. B. A. Hartsfcld Of
Nashville. Mr.. Holt is suffering
from an attack of innammatory
rheumatism and went there for the
baths, under the advise Of his ply.
,ician He is reported Il, getting
along nicely.
Mrs. Luther Smith and Miss Lu.
la Smith entertained Tuesday even
ing with u Rook party in honor of
Miss Lila Parker Of Tcxarkana. At
a late hoWa delicious ice course was
served. Those present were Misses
Pear.and Ruby Conway, Miss Ine2
Goodlett, Ozan; Miss Lila Parker,
TeXarkana Misses Sallic Horton,
Mary Cats, Ora Smith, Margaret
Black, Angie Holt, Clara Johnson,
Helen and Ethel Beck, Mrs. Susie
Wimberly; Messrs. Sewer Conway,
Chas. King, Ozan; Ernest Crutch-
field, Hope; Russell Moore, Huttig
Arthur Blackmorc, Florida; Baxter
Beck, Emory Smith, Allison John
son, Frank Trimblc, Jim Wilson,
Stuart Wilson aud Claude johnson.
Washington telegraph., 1916-09-08
Warning Order

No GSl.
In the Chanccry Court Of Hemp tead
County, Ark.
Rosa Nelson, Plaintiff
vs.
David Nelson, Defendant
The Defendant, David Nelson is
warned to appear in this court within
thirty days and answer the complaint
of the Plaintiff. Rosa Nelson.
Witness my hand and the seal of
said court this 9TH day of Sept, 1915.
G.. r. Bailey, Clerk.
Washington telegraph., 1916-09-08
Warning Order

No. 776.
In the Chancery Court OF Hemp
stead County, Ark.
Berta Thompson, Plaintin
VS.
Floyd Thompson, Defendant
The Defendant, Floyd Thompson, is
warned to appear in this court within
thirty days and answer the complaint
of the Plaintiff, Berta Thompson.
Witness my hand and the seal of
said court this jth day of Sept, 1915;
G. T.. Bailey, Clerk.
Washington telegraph., 1916-09-08
PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO THE
C0NsTITUTION OBJ THE STATE
OF ARIkANqAs

Notice Is hereby given that the fol-
lowing Joint resolution, proposing On
was passed by the General Assembly
AZ tts regular session Of 1915, and that
the same Will be submitted to the cleo
tors Of the State at tho next general
election. TO be held Tuesday, November
T. 1916. for adoption or rejection.
Proposed Amendment No. 14.
That the following Is hereby pro-
posed rs an amendment to the Consti-
tuition Of the State Of Arkansas which.
when agreed to by a majority of all
members elected to each house and
adopted by a majority OF the electors
Of the State voting at the next gem
eral election for senators and repre-
sentatives, shall become a part or the
Constitution Of the State OF Arkansas;
Section l. The county courts in
their respective counties, in addition to
the county tax now allowed to be lew
led. shall have power when authorized,
as hereinafter provided. TO levy nm an
nual tax not exceeding three mills on
the dollar on all taxable property,
which shall be collected and expended
In making and repairing public roads
ties and said court shall have power,
after authority given as hereinafter
provided, TO levy n tax not exceeding
three mills on the dollar on all taxable
property for n period OF time not to
exceed thirty years, to borrow money.
Issue bonds. and pledge the revenues
arising from the tax levied Tor pc
rlod OF time, to pay the Interest and
principal OF any sum or sums so boT-
rowed. All bonds Issued by authority
herein given shall bear n rate Of inter
est not to exceed G per cent per apnum.
All sums so borrowed shall be used eN-
clusively in making and repairing the
public roads and bridges I'm the county.
The annual tax and the tax for period
Of years shall not both be levied and
be in force at the same time In any
Countv-the levy OF one shall exclude
the levy Of tho other
Before any levy OF taxes herein au-
thorized shall be made, the question
Of levying such tax shall he submitted
to the qualified electors OF the county
at a general or special election called
for that purpose. at which n majority
Of the qualified electors voting at such
an election shall have voted in favor OF
such levy OF taxes
Approved February 2. 1915.
The above resolution was filed I'm tho
office Of tho Secretary Of State on Feb
ruary 2. 1915.
Each eleCtor may vote for or against
the above amendment.
Witness my Official signature this
18th day OF April, 1916.
EARLE W. HODGES.
lSea1 Secretary OF State.
Read the Telegraph
One Dollar Per Year
Washington telegraph., 1916-09-08

The Hope town council has
erected a monument to the
right" at the crossing Of the
principal streets of the city,
which is perfectly right and
proper, so that future genera
tions may know where to drop a
tear to the dear departed. We
have known for quite a while that
the right down there was dead,
but never knew it was buried in
such a conspicuous place.
Washington telegraph., 1916-09-08

The Farmers Union of Louisi.
ana is "agin" the eight hour law,
but they have not suggested any
thing better.
Washington telegraph., 1916-09-08

The employees of the railroads,
other than the four brother.
hoods, say they will fight the
eight hour day Wonder what
this fifth brotherhood wants:
Washington telegraph., 1916-09-08

The President has more trou-
bles, and this time it is Japan
with demands on China, but the
President will dispose of this
trouble as hehas the other things
that have come up to annoy.
Washington telegraph., 1916-09-08

The dry weather still con
tinues and farmers are taking
advantage of it to get out the
cotton crop.
Washington telegraph., 1916-09-08

State of Arkansas.
County OF IIempstoad.
I'm Justice Court, Ozan Twp,
before j. p. Baker, j. T.
Nelyin * Foster, Plaintiffs,
VS.
Roy Johnson, Defendant.
The dcfondan. Roy johnson is war
ned to appear i'm this court within 80
days and answer the complaint of the
plaintiffs Nclvin & Foster.
j. r. Baker, j. p.
Aug. 10, 1916.
Washington telegraph., 1916-09-08
hn,h .nnl and body in hell.

both soul and body in hell.
Some argue that manufactur
crs and vendors of liquor pay a
large revenue to the government
But who pays this revenue?
Surely not these millionaire man
uracturcrs and vendors. If they
had it to pay they could not get
rich so rapidly. They add this
large revenue to the consumers
cost, and thereby make the poor
est people in our land pay it, be-
cause they are so blinded by this
liquor demon that they know not
what they do.
Verify this is a demonstration
and exemplifcation Of the text.
which says whosoeyer is deceived
by wine is not wise
These people are made poor
and unwise by using the products
of the brewer and distiller. Bit.
ten once by the worm of the still
ever and anon they seek to be
bitten again.
These poor people, altho' too
unwise to know it, are building
palatial residences for brewers.
distillers and saloonists, and cost
ly and glittering saloons. In ex-
change they receive drunkenness,
poverty, misery and death for
themselves and their families.
Over and above these fine resi-.
dences and gilded homes these
brewers and distillers horde mil
lions in the banks which becomes
a great menace to free and righ-
teous government. So great are
these fortunes that they can cas-
lily afford to use millions for cor
ruption in politics and bribery
in legislation, both in state and
natiou.
Hear the word of God in Prov.
XXIII-21: For the drunkard
and the glutton shall come to pow
crty."
Joel, 1-5: Awake ye drunk
ards and weep and howl all ye
drinkers of wine"
But did not Benitcent Crea-
tor give us alcohol: lie did, and
also many other deadly poisons;
but | cannot believe ne ever in
tended alcohol OF these poisons
to be used for the destruction of
human life.
IouS
-Ssss< khal1rSsIip the right -
this freeS01l11y, to manufacture
sell, buy, use or give away any
thing he pleases?
He has not the moral right to
manufacture on sell anything to
be used in the destruction of hu
man life and happiness, and he
has no right to use ANYTHING to
impair his usefulness or cause
Washington telegraph., 1916-09-08

Villa is very much alive at this
time, but the next killing will fix
him.
Washington telegraph., 1916-09-08

trouble or suffering in his com
munity. We have a law against
selling pistols, pistol cartridges
and the carrying of concealed
weapons. Who complains of these
wholesome laws? We all know
that universal obedience to them
would prevent many murders.
Every man is at perfect liberty
to do right; but no man or set of
men can have the right to force
upon a community that which
will be a curse TO that communi-
ty, which the open saloon pro YES
itself to be wherever tried. Who
wants a saloon at his door? If
you don't want it don't help to
put it at some other mans door.
Some claim it was wrong for
our legislature to pass a state
wide prohibition law; that they
should have left it to the people.
With just as good propriety
they might allege the same com
plant against nearly all our
laws. What other use have we
for legislature but to pass good
and wholesome laws.
But "let the people rule" So
say | with all my heart. Let the
people rule in righteousness un-
der God But don't forget His
word declares that when the
wicked rule t h e land shall
mourn.
Much has been said about ne
gro rule. ! have heard whislley
men boast that they could carry
the negro vote almost solid. That
may be true in some places. But
| do not believe it is universal. |
am sure many of the better class
of them oppose saloons
Nho wants the open saloon in
our state? / believe those who
live i'm the slums and dives in the
cities and the patrons of the
brothel and the lower class of
negroes are in favor of saloons.
Now can a conscientious white
man help theses classes to force
upon our best people Of all races
that which will prove a curse and
thereby invite the worser ele-
ments of neighboring states to
come in and corrupt the morals
of our people and thus blight the
fair prospects that now lie be-
fore the youth of our land.
Rather let every conscientious
white citizen help tn G better
classes of negroes to keep this
blighting curse from their race,
and let US hand down to our chill
dren a state of which they will
be proud, because of its wis dom
and good morals.
Washington telegraph., 1916-09-08

The strike struck out tempo
rarHly at least.
Washington telegraph., 1916-09-08

The Central powers seem to
have lost their luck.