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Putnam patriot., 1916-06-02
Parent. Teacher Association

At the next meeting of the Parent Teacher Association, on June 7th, a rare treat has been prepared for the mothers and their friends, and the school children of the first three grades. Miss Frances Danielson of Danielson will speak in the Israel Put nam school hall at 8 p. m. on the "Art of Story Telling,n and at 3:80 she will tell stories to the children. Please re- member the date, June 7th, and plan to come and hear Miss Danielson.
Putnam patriot., 1916-06-02
Wheaton.G .Goodale Engagement Announced

Announcement has been made of the engagement of Raymond J. Wheaton, son of Mir. and Mrs. k. M. Wheaton, Putnam, and Miss Beatrice Goodale. Miss Goodale's home is in Leominster but she has been living In this city for some time.
Putnam patriot., 1916-06-02
High School Day

Do not forget. Saturday, June 3, is High School Day at the Connecticut Agricultural College. Every senior boy in the Connecticut High schools Is invited. Come to Wilimantic in the morning. You will be met at the sta tion. You will be the guests of the college for the day. This is your op- portunity to see your State College and 10 learn what it can do for you.
Putnam patriot., 1916-06-02
Hartford Team Wants Sunday Games

Hartford Electric Light Baseball team of the city league has several open Sunday dates, and would like to meet any of the fastest semi-pro teams in the state. The Electric Light Team has some of the fastest ball players in Hartford, and any team desiring 8 game, who can offer guarantee, com municate with,
 F. w. Murphy, Manager, Hartford Flee. Light Baseball team.
 Care of II. k. It. Co.
Putnam patriot., 1916-06-02
B. P. 0. ELKS
Ladies Night Brings Out Gay ThrOng.
 Many Pretty Gowns
Dancing, Entertainment, Banquet. Pretty
 Decorations

There was big time in local Elk dom last Thursday night. 1t was La. dies Night, and a little extra effort was put forward to make the evening enioyable. Perhaps some Of the wives went home resolving not 10 again find even the tiniest bit of fault with their husbands when they return late from lodge entertainment. They now know the reason. None of the ladies minded staying out late and didn't even realize they were doing so as the time slipped away so quickly. Perhaps that's the secret of Ladies' Night.
 The guests began to iarrive about s o'clock. They were shown where to put their wraps and then ushered into the lodge room which was prettily dec orated with the purple and white of the order setting of large baskets of beautiful roses suspended from the ceiling. American flags added a color contrast and the whole made pretty color effect in it's artistic arrangement. There were many pretty gowns worn by the ladies.
 The first hours were given over 10 dancing for which the Beacon lorehes- tra of Webster furnished excellent mu. sic. \ fine banquet of six courses, gotten up in unsurpassable "Elko style, was served.
 
 The evenings entertainment consist ed of return engagement of the Flor entine Musicians of Boston. This band of entertainers, artists in every sense of the word, has become an instant fa- vofite with all who have had the good fortune to hear them. Miss stella Marek is violinist of unusual ability. Her tones are clear and her harmonics ring out fiutelike and true and she dis plays excellent grace and technique. Her selections were chosen from va ried scope and all found some favorite number. Andre Vissochi and his &C., cordian delighted the ear and at times ore could imagine the organ of some
 
 sounded forth from the instrument in the masters hands. Then Molly Mil. dram in her monologues and piano. logues, assisted by Mabel Brodbeck, pianist, added touch of color and humor that made pleasing variety. The Florentines received the applause and appreciation that their high class of ente rtainment deserved.
 Just to show the ladies what can really, truly, be accomplished by prop CT purchases from dry goods store the Elks brought iout for second debut in the lodge rooms, Miss Clarice Bacon Pettis of Oxford and Boston. After giving her mystic dance with all of the grace of one used to silks and fine lin. gerie Miss Pettis, pretty blonde, re- moved his wig just to prove that even man may become good looking, well formed woman if he possesses taste, the artistic eye, and the where. withal to make proper purchases. The transformation surprised all not in on what was coming.
 There were ivory fans as fayors for the ladies, each fan inscribed with the title of Putnam lodge, and pound boxes Of chocolates.
 Hhe eleven o'clock toast WAS given by Exalted Ruler W. D. Wilson.
 The committee in charge of the ar- rangements was w. D. Wilson, George Lewis, Charles Dean, Oscar Rich, Will liam Devine, w. J. Bartlett.
Putnam patriot., 1916-06-02
New Telephones

New telephones installed for week ending May 27th;
 Joy's So. Main St garage annex Mrs. C. B. Porter, Pomfret 24S-l3 Mrs. Martha Keep Sinclair, Elliott2O5 7 Everett Comins. Abingdon .25s- IS 0rrav .. Cntler. kilIingIy 436 fl Mrs. Edith P. Musgrave, Pomfret24o l3 John \. Anderson, Thompson 226-33 Mrs. Cornelia V. Washburn o3.3
Putnam patriot., 1916-06-02
Obituary
Mrs. Annie Gordon Harrington

Mrs. Annie (Gordon) Harrington, wife of Henry Harrington, loom iixer in the mill of the Putnam Woolen company, died At A hospital in Stam- ford this Thursday morning. MT. Har- rington was notified Monday that his wife's condition was serious and went to Stamford.
Putnam patriot., 1916-06-02
Na0dstack Schools

The closing day exercises of the Woodstock schools will be held Thurs day, June Is, at Roseiand park, South Woodstock. Basket lunch will be served at F o'clock and the program will begin at o'clock.
Putnam patriot., 1916-06-02
Marshal, w. E. Whittemore
 Aides, C. w. Baker, F.. c. Morse

Marshal, w. E. Whittemore Aides, C. w. Baker, F.. C. Morse
 LINE OF MARCH The line moved from the hall at 10 o'clock a. m., under the command Of w. E. Whittemore, marshal of the day, going to the Catholic cemetery by way of Elm and Providence streets, return ing by way of Woodstock avenue, Bridge and Elm streets to the hall. Dinner was served in [. 0. 0. F. hall at l2 o'clock by the Woman's Re- lief Corps. At 1 o'clock p. m. the line formed on Union Square and moved 10 Grove street cemetery, returning to Soldiers Monument, where the graves of the unknown dead were decorated by the Sons of Veterans. ORDER OF PROCESSION Marshal, W. E. Whittemore Assistant marshal, Ernest c. Morse Platoon of police Putnam Catholic band Spanish War veterans Boy Scouts
 George W. Child Camp, Sons of Vet erans
 A. G. Warner Post, No. 54, G. A. K. A. G. Warner Post, W. R. C., No. 3S Caroline Scott Harrison Circle, No.1, Ladies of the c. A. k. Speaker Of the day, clergy, town and city officials in carriages, were invited guests
 CATHOLIC CEMETERY
 10.3G 6. m. Prayer Rev. Charles k. Bedard Address Rev. Charles F. Bedafd Singing by the choir
 GROVE STREET CEMETERY
 1.30 p. m. Prayer Rev. C. J. Hartman Address w. F. Hilton Singing
 Decoration Of graves COMMITTEES President Of the day
 Joseph Mckachnie Music Chauncey Morse Decoration of graves, Grove street,
 William E. whittemore Decoration of graves, Catholic,
 John Lepire East Putnam Sons of Veterans Putnam Heights Sons of Veterans u'ontinned on mage fourl
Putnam patriot., 1916-06-02
Frank King

Frank King, for many years resi- dent of Putnam died at his home this morning fThursday). He had been in
 poor health for some time. MT. King was until his health failed em- ployed by Dr. F. A. dorrell. He leaves q wife and family of grown up child
Putnam patriot., 1916-06-02
Interesting Locals
ADVERTISEMENT

The straw hat season is in full swing and youIl fare much better to make your selection now than later, sl.50 10 $500. Church Clothing Co.
Putnam patriot., 1916-06-02

Miss Marion Lichtenstein of Dor chester died at her home Monday, fol- lowing an operation. She was sister of Mrs. Charles Seder, Grove street.
Putnam patriot., 1916-06-02

Conductor James Wright has pur. chased the Mrs. C. C. Martin property on South M ain street.
Putnam patriot., 1916-06-02
In Memoriam

The funeral services for Mrs Hermon G. Carver were held at her home on School street Friday afternoon, Rev.B. F. Benoit officiating The funeral was private with burial in the Grove street cemetery.
Putnam patriot., 1916-06-02
.IOTIEf,
ceneteTy.

It is wonderful thing-a Mother; Other folks can love you, but only your mother.understand She works for you, looks after you, forgives you anything you may do; understands you, iand then the only thing bad she ever does is to die and leave you.
 --f3aroness yon Hutton
Putnam patriot., 1916-06-02

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The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1916-01-28
PROSPECT FOR CHURCH
REDEMPTION GOOD.

1t may now be regarded as reason
able certainty that the new building
of the First Methodist Church of Pike
Vile. against which a judgment for the
building debt and order of sale was re-
Gently granted. will be redeemed. Rev.
NJ. C. Reynolds, the pastor, has been
working increasingly for months past
TO raise a fund with which to discharge
the debt, and he has found liberal en-
enlargement from sources which he
does not wish to make public just at
this time. A large part of the fund, II
is now thought. will be raised without
difficulty at once; and he is now work
ing on a plan, with the help of others,
which he feels sure will produce the
remainder, or at least so near it that
he can secure ample time on the ball
ance.
Services are being held regularly in
the church. and its young people have
built up the largest Epworth League
organization in the Sandy Valley. This
organization is very popular among the
young people OF Pikeville. 1t has about
150 members and continues to enjoy a
steady growth.
Mr.. Reynolds is soliciting aid from
every source. and he will feel thankful
for every contribution made by anyone,
no matter how large or small. and he
wishes to assure every contributor that
they are aiding worthy cause.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1916-01-28
WELL KNOWN CITIZEN
PASSED FROM LIFE.

Uncle Sam Keel, aged 80. and one OF
the best known men in the SANDY var
ley. passed from this life last THURSDAY
morning at his farm near Coal Run,
this county, after brief illness. The
Immediate cause of his death was
pneumonia, which was encouraged by
the-infirmities of his advanced age. He
was laid to rest with Masonic honors
Friday afternoon in the private ceme-
terry near his home on the beautitul
Keel farm. t
Mr.. Keel was the grand old man OF
the Sandy Valley, and his long and
useful life, filled with christian kind
ness and noble deeds earned for him
n wider range of respect among the
people OF this section of the state per-
hans than any other one, man living
in II He was born in Buford-co., N.
r. and came TO Pike-co.. when a mere
boy He served in the Union army
ms a lieutenant OF cavalry and won
signal honors for. bravery. After the
war he settled again on the farm near
Coal Run. where he lived unui ms
death. The funeral was held at the
home, Rev. Rush Gillespie OF Rathn 8
creek preaching. the funeral sermons
The Revs. M. c. Reynolds and Wade
Rowe from Pikeville also assisted. The
membership of the Thos. G. Cecil lodge
F. & A. NJ. of Pikeville was present and
paid the last fraternal respects. MT.
Keel was a member of this lodge and
Is said to have been the Oldest Mason
in the county.
His wife and seven children survive
him; namely. Durand 7. Keel, Pike
vile merchant; John d. Keel, Floyd-co'
merchant and farmer; Mrs. Minnie
Weddington and Mrs. Fannie Culber-
son of Coal Run; Mrs. Sallie Philips,
of Florida; Mrs. Mary Adkins OF
shelby creek. and Miss Verge Keel
FORMER sheriff William Keel, dcceas-
ed. WIS also his son. The aged man
had for many years been member OF
the Methodist Episcopal Church, and
il may be said that his life was con-
slant prayer.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1916-01-28
PEPPERMINT AND GINGER
ARE wHIskEY SUBSTITUTES.

After more than year Of persistent
effort the authorities OF state, county
and city. working In concert. have sue
ceeded in making prohibition prohibit.
IN Huntington at least, 90 such IA degree
that old t0pera, unable 10 secure a drink
OF the old acceptable kind. are resorting
20 substitutes Since the Injunction se-
cured by the state department OF pro-
hibltion went into effect there has been
IL Is said noticeable dlfiiculty on The
part OF the old timers 10 get their
drinks. This Is not alone due to the In
junction. however. AS the police Of the
city have wagcd an energetic campaign
against bookkeeping as 10 make the
business highly unpopular,
The usc Of essence Of peppermint.
Jamalcn ginger and similar articles as
beverages IL said 10 be coming into
vogue with men TO whom long addie-
ton has made the iEe OF whiskey or
something equally potent almost a Me-.
cessity.
There IA ALSO u story current 81 the
use az a substitute, Of an article known
"a Mexican Hot stun a concoction
resembling pIlaue but believed in real
It's 90 bc mixture OF common cider
and jamaica ginger.
II II snid 90 have more potent quail
ties than peppermint or plain singer.
with burn that ,pcneuates deeper and
lasts LONGER than!the ginger, and an ef-
feet that makes the imhlbcr forget Tor
little while the Ills Of the prohibition
era.
A. II. Curry. Huntington representa-
tive Of the prohibition department Mt
Charleston. declares that there has nov
er been time when whiHkey was %
hard 10 obtain AS IL IL now. There ~
little going through on train and ~ the.
street cars are under surveillance there
is that unless the steamboat and street
car companies running into little
chance for boot Logging activities IN
Huntington. MIR, Curry IL also authors
" for the statement state soon exclude,
labeled packages OF their own accord.
they will be made defendants in In
junction suits. similar 20 those which
have been instituted against the Chos-
Rpeake a. Ohio and Baltimore and Ohio
and are soon 10 be Instituted against
the Norfolk & Western and the vir-
giniau.'
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1916-01-28
FLOYD COUNTY'S
RECORD FOR WEEK.
News From Prestonsburg
and the Surrounding
Country.
Young Man Meets
With Tragic Death,

About 1880 last Friday morning.
Ernest Goble was found In a dying con-
dition near the station at Catlettsburg.
DR.. Kincaid happened along sat this
time to get a train and found him ly-
ing between two tracks and carried
him to the depot where he breathed un-
Ill about $500 II was supposed that
he had tried to catch a train, mssjudg-
ing the speed and was whirled against
the railing on the other track. His face
was cut. nose and wrist broken and
had a large cavity in the back OF his
skull from which portion OF his brains
fell out. He was brought here Friday
night.
Goble was young man rs years old,
was married at the age OF 20 to Miss
Edith Carter. He was the son OF the
late Judge James Goble Those OF the
family who survive him are a wife.
two sons. his mother. Mrs. Elizabeth
Goble. three sisters. Mrs. j. ID. Quisen-
bury, Richmond, Va; Mrs. w. III. Jones
and Mrs. Lon Moles. three brothers,
VIII. James and George Goble.
The funeral services were conducted
at the home OF Mrs. Elizabeth Goble
by Rev Pope OF the Baptist church.
PRAYER by Rev. Jackson OF the NJ. II.
Church. He was a member of the
Maccabees and the floral Offering Civ
en- by this order and other friends was
very pretty. The family has the very
deepest sympathy Of the many friends
and relatives.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1916-01-28
UNCLE PEN CELEBRATES
BATH BIRTHDAY.

A birthday party in his Saith year
was given to Uncle-Pem Layne ana
about eighty of his friends at the home
of Alfred Maynard at Keyser on Jan.
18th. The party consumed the better
part of the day, and was perhaps the
most extensive affair of its KIND ever
undertaken in this county.
The principal feature of the celeDra-
tion was an immense dinner which was
announced ready at 1880, and differ
.ent sets of guests remained around the
hoard until 1880 in the afternoon. The
table was set with an endless variety
81 delicious and palatable dishes pre-
nared by the slSillful hand of Mrs May
nard. and il .may be mentioned that
there were seven different kinds OF
cake, two turkeys, six baked mems anu
meats of different kinds among other
good things to eat.
Miss Helen Gantz pianist and Alex
Damron with his fiddle furnished mu-
sic for the guests, and none enjoyed
the whole event more than Uncle Penn.
Miss Blanche Lowe. aged II, whose
birthday also falls on January 18TH
was present by special invitation. She
has attended four birthday parties CIV
an in recent years to Mr.. Layne by his
friends.
At the close of the dinner the guest
of-honor received many valuable and
useful presents, and quite a number
Of the neighbors bid for the honor OF
entertaining him and the same set OF
guests again next January. The hon :
or fell to Mrs. ]. b. Policy, who e@-
tended a cordial invitation to all to dine
with Uncle Penn at her home on Jan.
16, 1917.
Mr.. and Mrs. T. ]. Williamson from
Pikeville attended.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1916-01-28
IMPROVEMENT IN FIRE
ORGANIZATION NEEDED.

The City Council of Pikeville VIII
meet again in regular session on ire
evening of Monday, Feb, 7th. There IS
nothing more important that Council
could consider and provide for at this
meeting than to secure to the city a
more thoroughly organized and SYSTEM
attic protection against needless LOSSES
by fire.
There is over a million dollars worth
of property within the city limits that
needs this protection, and we are for
tunate in having an ample supply OF
water under high pressure and all 9TH
err mechanical appliances necessary to
do the most efficient work in the say
ing of property. and all that is lack
ing to get the best results is little
more organized system in the hand 7
ling OF these resources, and II could no
longer be said that as much is destroy
ed by water as by fire. Neglects are
costly, A stitch in time saves nine.
The saving in insurance rates alone
would more than counter-balance the
entire outlay in financing a dozen sucn
organizations: the costs, in fact, would
be practically nothing; this is only
means VI Bcltillb ZIG ihN't ~ - -
resources on hand.
1t is poor policy to entrust the OPP
Grafton of high pressure hose TO ev-
eryone promiscuously; and there Is no
excuse for dragging hose in opera
ton into rooms that have been untouch-
ed by fire. breaking up and destroy
ing everything that comes in contact
with the powerful stream Of water
when a signal line could be establish
ed between the nozzle and the plug on
the street that could render real pro-
lection d the effective use OF the
powerful dreams of water without its
attendant destruction.
These I'd few other well under
stood regulations could make of Pike
vile damage proof city; and so long
will vast amount OF property remain
at the mercy of water and flame.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1916-01-28
Personals.

Messrs. Joe Burke. .5ill Gruhthpey
and James Stewards % Pikeville were
Sunday visitors here
MIR. and Mrs. W. H. Powers OF Aux
Ter were guests 81 relatives here over
Sunday.
Mrs. w. II. May and little daughter
visited Mr.. w. H. Mas az jenkins last
week.
Rev. vinson OF Pikcvillc. was visi-
tor here Monday.
Miss Ruth Saulsbury's school closed
al Martin last Friday and she is now
preparing to enter the business de-
partment of the Pikeville collegiate
Institute Monday.
MIR. and Mrs. Earl stumble. Of Way
land. are visiting Judge aud Mrs y, o.
Harmon.
O. II. Stumbo II buslrcss visitor IN
Huntington this week,
Miss Emma Goble of Cutiettsburs Is
pleasant guest Of Mrs Lon Molcs.
Mrs. q. c. Gatewood OF Huntington
is the guest OF relatives here.
DIR. Bevins OF Pike-co, whs huHi-
ness visitor here Wednesday.
Atty. w. w. Reynolds Of Pikeyille II
here on legal business.
Mr.. and Mrs. Jno. G. Hopkins return
ed Tuesday from "a visit To DR.. Satler
L in Cincinnati They also visited Mrs
It. f. Dimmick in Huntington few
days.
James Goble ir.. 81 Matewan. W
Va. attended the funeral Of his broth
er. Ernest Goble. who met with tragic
death AT Catlettsburg last week.
w. II. Burress. c. and o. agent. who
supplied Lon Moies during his absence
returned to his home at Catlettsburg
wednesday Mr.. Burress made many
friends while here.
Arthur Archer visited his family NJ
Paintsville over Sunday.
C. L. HutsinpiIler il attending the
"Rexall convention at Louisville this
week.
N. NJ White. ST., bookkeeper for the
Colonial Coal and Coke company re-
turned Monday from a business visit
| TO Portsmouth.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1916-01-28
ANOTHER CHILD
VICTIM OF FLAME S.

Information reached here Wednes-
day to the effect that the Infant son Of
Will Miller, who lives near Hellier.had
been burned to death. Only meager de-
tails of the accident were learned. but
IL is said that the child's dress took fire
from an open crate while its mother
was in an adjoining room. and when
her attention was attracted TO IT. its
little body was envpioped in fiames'
which she Immediately put out, but too
late. as the child had been SO severe
" burned about the face and chest that
its death followed within a few min
utes
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1916-01-28
FREE LAND FROM WEEDS
BY BUYING PURE SEED.

II Is only "a few weeks until time 10
seed clover and the men who expect 20
do spring seeding should be very care
full in buying seed IL always pays TO
buy the best. even II the Rrice is high
per bushel, because low priced seeds
are generally OF inferior quality and
contain a high percentage OF weed
seeds
The grower should he able TO distin-
guish clover seed from weed seed and
carefully example the sample before
buying. or buy seed which has a guar
anteed purity test OF at least 9s per
cent and a termination test Of not less
than 30 per cent-9b per cent The seeds
which test 9S per cent pure and have
good termination are the cheapest in
the long run, for when Inferior seed IL
sown the stand may be reduced.
The most important consideration IL
that large numbers OF weed seeds are
sown which produce weeds and not only
help to decrease the yield OF the pres
ent corn. but crops In years 60 follow
also suffer from the competition OF
their progeny. !.
The farmer each year spends a great
deal OF time. labor and money In trying
TO free the farm OF noxious weeds.
which cause n decrease In crop yields
in different ways. They may be injur-
ious to crops by ~ taking out large
amounts OF plant food. (2) using avail
able moisture. t3) weed seeds decrease
the value OF grain and seed, 90 weeds
make the harvesting and curing OF
crops more difficult. 90 they may lower
the value OF land several dollars per
acre.
Some weeds are much more lnjur-
ious TO crops than others. Dodder in
clover. for example. Is a parasite on
the plant and spreads very rapidly.
Buclxhorn plaintain and other weeds
which cause large losses should be
guarded against very closely.
There are several methods used in
freeing lands OF weeds. but the surest
method is by preventing their seeding
In the first place. by buying pure seed
OF high quality. for n large number OF
our most Injurious weeds are found In
clover and grass seeds.