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Putnam patriot., 1916-05-12
NO 19
CITY COURT

in the court last Friday morning, after disposing of case of intoxica- ton, Judge Fuller took upithe case Of George r. Hug hes charged with intox- ieatien and non support ot his wife Mable and their young child.
 The wife testified that her husband earned good wages but was not in the habit of using much of his money to support his family. She also said that her husband was in the habit of stay ing away from Some at intervals with out telling her where he had gone.
 When the prosecutor suggested jail sentence Mrs. Hughes suddenly had change of heart and begged the court to give him another chance as began to cry saying, "Please try him again, Judge, please do. When he was on the black list he was the best man in the word.n
 A sentence of 40 days and costs was imposed and suspended upon promise of Hughes to,support his family and have his name placed on the black list.
 During the morning William Che nette, arrested for the police of Con- cord, N IL, Thursday, where he was wanted for non support, was taken to that city by Captain Frank Bartlett of Concord who came here for him.
 Monday morning Bernard Clancy plead guilty to intoxication. He told the court that he was on his way from Webster Saturday night and A TOW started on the trolley car at North Grosyenordale when some man start ed to lick the conductor. Al of the passengers, including himself, riding in the vestihule, were put oil the car. He walked to Putnam and arrived here so late that he could not get into his boarding house. He went to sleep back of the theatre where the officer found him.
 The prosecuting attorney said that il appeared that the man was more sinned against than shining and rec- commended that the ease be placed on file. X sentence of Sl and costs was imposed and suspended fer lb days and If the man gives no further trouble the case will be dismissed without pay ment.
 Tom Grimes, who was before the court last Monday, appeared again. Last week he promised to put himself on the black list and he did. Satur- day night he said he met man who wanted drink and he gave him fifty cents. The man bought pint, Tom helped him drink 1t and now he has gone to jail for ten days and costs of s9.09
Putnam patriot., 1916-05-12
Bound Over on Serious Charge

Stanley Lasack of the north end of the city was bound over to the Superi. or court by Judge Fuller of the city court this Thursday morning on a charge of attempting to criminally as- sault Mary chepanic, IA years old. The defen dant plead not guilty.
 The little girl told of the defendant coming to her room and making inde- cent proposals to her. few days la ter he followed her under the barn where she went to feed the chickens and assaulted her. She did not tell her mother for fear she would be sent to the reform school.
 Lasack's wife and four months old child were in the court room. He de- nied the girls story saying it was a frame up because he had the girls fa- ther arrested several weeks ago for as sault. In default of a bond of 5000 the man went tojail.
Putnam patriot., 1916-05-12
Seuexet Grange

Al the meeting Wednesday evening, May Sd, the following program was presented during the lecturers hour: Sonu-phe Dear Old Farm Grange Paper-An Ideal Home, written by Miss Hattie Allen of Rhode Island and read by Miss Louisa Howard. Reading-I pensive Foliage Plants
 Miss Blanche Wilcox Reading-Save the Wild Flowers
 Mrs. Geo. Davis sOng-My Childhood's Home Grange For the .good of the order Worthy Master Hamilton gave summary oi the legislative work of the National Grange during this session of Congress The next meeting, May l7th, Will pos, ibly be devoted to the musical pro gram which 1t was found inconvenient to present May Sd as planned.
 Children's Night will be observed at special meeting May 24th.
Putnam patriot., 1916-05-12
Accepts Call to Putnam Baptist Church
Letter of Acceptance Read Sunday
 Morning

Albert E. Stone, a student at the Newton Theological Seminary, nas formally accepted the call Of the mem bers of the Putnam Baptist church to become pastor of the church as soon as his studies are completed in June. The letter was made public this morning at the communion service preceding the Sunday school. It was addressed to Clarence E. Pierce, clerk of the church, and was read by him.
 The letter from Mr. Stone Is as fol- lows:
 To the First Baptist Church, Putnam,
 Dear Friends Your clerk, Mr. Clar- ence F. Pierce, has uniformed me of your vote to call me to become pastor Of the First Baptist church, Putnam. Deeply appreciating the evidence Of confidence in which your action shows, l am glad to accept your call.
 A summons to work in particular community should not come alone from group of Christian people there, but also in real and intelligent way, from God himself. l have the convic' ton that His voice has joined with your own in ,ealling me ito service among you. Although our acquaint- ance has been brief, the spontaneous and hearty manner In which you have conducted this matter, assures me of your thorough cooperation in the work to be done for our Master and His kingdom in Putnam. 1 shall try to give my best for H.m and for you.
 am looking forward to being with you on May 14th. With sincere prayer that Gods unstinted blessing will be on our relationship,
 I am very cordially yours,
 Albert K. Stone.
 As the letter indicates, MT. Stone will preach at the church next Sum day. He will not take up his perma- nent duties here until after his gradu- ation.
Putnam patriot., 1916-05-12
CHAMBER OF
 COMMERCE
Will Hold Annual Meeting
Many Matters Will Be Discussed

The annual meeting of the Chamber ! of Commerce will be held Thursday evening, May k, followed by q mem- l hership campaign, ending with ban. quet, Plans have been made to pre- l sent to the meeting a report of the l years work, which has been most successful; to provide the organization with revised set of bylaws, and to put the Chamber in shape to dc even better work for the future.
 Notices will go out this week giving particulars. The directors have studied the organization and methods of ot her successful civic bodies. They have had visits from Prof. Alfred Smith, direc. 1 tor of the Tuck School of Administra- ton and Finance of Dartmouth Col l lege, John C. OrcutI of the Bosto i Chamber of Commerce, and A. II. Andrews of the New Britain Chamber of Commerce. Correspondence with the Chamber of Commerce of the United States of America, and with commercial secretaries, has given them the benefit of the best experience of the country.
 they have prepared bylaws that con form to the principles of tue model set forth by the national organization of commercial executives; modified to meet Putnam conditions. The past two years, when the local body was getting on it's feet, little attention was paid to matters Of form; md the old bylaws were made to do duty. It is felt that the time has come to have code that will be adequate to growing needs. Dues will be arranged to give sufficient income, but at a rate that will allow any man who is interested to afford membership.
 There are now 226 members, and the directors believe that there are scores of men left out who are equally inter- ested and equally good material. cam paign to enlist their support will be energeticslly made. It has been de- termined not to pay any outside or ganizers to secure them, as such an expense can be avoided, and the direc- tors mean to save the members money in every possible way.
 The dinner Is planned in response to a demand on the part of some mem- bers, and in the belief that 1t will be popular. Those who attend will pay for their meal, as It is not good prac- tice to use treasury funds for this pur- pose.
 In a year the membership has been more than doubled, and the income quadrupled. An office has been open ed and maintained, and good business methods adopted. Among the accom- pIishments have been the following: | leading the caimpaign for trade | school building; launching the build- ing and loan association; eliminating l unproiitable advertising managing l two bargain days; securing the Eclipse l Manufacturing company; managing the Community Christmas tree; giving free lectures; and furnishing a meeting place for meetings such as building and loan directors, play ground com mittee, town bonding committed, scout officials, trade school building com mittee, md for the l.. S. Navy recruit ing officer, examinations for civil ser vice, and the distribution of town re. ports.
Putnam patriot., 1916-05-12
Suffrage Notes

At a meeting of the Putnam Equal Franchise League in Odd Fellows hall Friday evening, April 2oth, several speakers were heard on questions of eiyics and philanthropy. Miss Anna (, Levitt, president of the league, was chairman of the evening. The pro gram included several delightful piano solos by Miss Katherine Seward.
 Miss Julia c. Locke, who has been district secretary in Roxbury flor sew eral years, told of the work of the As soeiated Charities in Boston.
 Following Miss Locke's address, Mrs. Nikoloff spoke briefly on district nursing and the need of such work Tn Putnam. Miss Katherine Bill of Dan- ieison told of plans that are being made for a Conference for Better New England to be held at Spring held, Mass, this autumn.
Putnam patriot., 1916-05-12
Empire Theatre Changes Hands

Bowen and Battles, iessees of the Empire theatre, transferred their in- terest in the house, Wednesday after noon, to David A. smith, lessee of the Bradley theatre.
 Nr. Battles has not been actively connected with the Empire since the first Of January. Mir. Bowen has been the resident manager and sit is under stood he is,to accept travelling pcsi- tion.
 MT. Smith will keep the theatre open and up to it's present high stan dasd. He left immediately for Boston to make bookings for his new house, the fourth in the chain of theatres.
Putnam patriot., 1916-05-12
Frank 4. Bowen Dead

Frank A. Bowen, who lived in Put. nam a number of years ago, died last Friday at his home in Lowell, where he was agent of the Appleton cotton mills.
 Mir Bowen was born in Manchester Vs., GA years ago. For a while he worked in the Monohansett cotton mill In Putnam as rnachinist. He was a brother of Allan w. Bowen of this city, formerly superintendent of the Putnam Light X Power Company.
Putnam patriot., 1916-05-12
To Build Six Houses

The Manhassett Manufacturing com many will soon begin the erection Of six three tenement houses on their pro- nerty near the mill. The company is completing large addition that will greatly increase the employes and they are making provision for additional families. The concern is one of the most successful in Putnam and has been running night and day for the mast three years. The new buildings will house IS families.
Putnam patriot., 1916-05-12
Elliott Buried

John Elliott was buried Wednesday afternoon in East Putnam cemetery. There was simple service of prayer at the undertaking rooms of Leon N. Walker, North Grosvenordale, con ducted by lay member of Thomp- son church. The undertaken and his assistant were the only other persons nresent.
Putnam patriot., 1916-05-12
HIGH SCHOOL NOTES
Honor List Ot Pupils

 The honor list for March and April consists of 3 scholars. Those having an average of between 90 and 100 per cent are as follows: Anna Furlong Gladys Bard
 Malcolm Wiley
 Juniors Ruth Child Alice Devine Florence Gilbert Hazel Perry George NJ Maher Post Graduate)
 Freshmen Alice Holmes Gladys Robbins
 Between S5 and 90
 Seniors Geraldine Beard Helen Devine Maud Carpenter Henry Farley Doris Carver Gladys Gagne Della Davis Alice Maloney Everett Davis Samuel Walsh
 Juniors Arthur Andrews Alma Harrison Edith Baker KathleenMcCauley Marion Carpenter Byron Wilcox
 Sophomores Eleanor Carpenter Thomas Howarth Martha Euvrard Elizf beth Ransom Lorena Gallant James Scott
 Freshmen Ruth Bartlett Ernestine Davis Dorothy Beard Edith Gilson Mary Carpenter Estelle Sites Hazel Converse
 Between so and S5
 Seniors Kenneth Ballard Bertha Plessis Gould Beard Carrie Pratt tr,,iaa EnIler Rertha Richardson Charles Houghton George Shaw Donald Johnson
 Juniors Mary Donlon Pauline Lucler Hazel Johnson Mildred Torrey Mary Kelley
 Sophomores hapdelaineChaTlesM Maher Edith Cutler Arthur flessls Elizabeth H ayw wardStephen Ryan Celia Kelley Evelyn stites
 Freshmen Dorcas Bartlett BeaIice Morton Helen Carver Irene RensnhW Marjorie Collins Edward Shippee Elsie Gallant Martha Wailanuef Hezel Clifford Hazel storm Irene Gilman Jessie Macdonalo Elsie Lewis In the ten minute typewriting test ] Parents Night Kathleen McCauiey l Junior class made the best record Tn that she had Ithe fewest errors. Her net speed was 37.9 words per minute. Alice Maloney Senior class netted the largestanumber of words per minute t49 worlds but had nearly twice as many errors as Miss McCauley. sThe | nervous strain of being watched put 1 the contestants at a disadvantage, most | of them having passed similar tests much more accurately anda with great er speed.
 Miss Darling has written at the rale 1 of 39 words per minute for ten min. utes with but 8 errors and Miss Bard at rate of 55 words per minute for ten minutes with but errors. The following class day parts were 1 awarded the Seniors: Class will, Ken. neth C. Ballard, Henry C. Farley; gifts, I. Della Davis; prophecy, Gather inc Russell, Constance Russell and Gladys Gsgne; history, Samuel II. Walsh; ivy oration, Doris Carver
Putnam patriot., 1916-05-12
New Telephones

New telephones installed for week ending May 9th:
 New York Furnitureco s Main ,33$.4 Hamilton Holt, Woodstock, 29l-l3 II. NJ. W Walker, 244 Grove. s9 5 Mrs. k. $. Foster, 5 Woodstock ,203.4
Putnam patriot., 1916-05-12

door and began chopping his kind lings and that then Elliott shot at him from behind the tree, the bullet enter ing Pettis' elbow. This would alse ac- count for the axe being found outside the woodshed door.
Putnam patriot., 1916-05-12

The Hoyle Block has been sold by Mrs. Inez V. Hoyle to Samuel smith who has a liquor store in the south end of the building.
Putnam patriot., 1916-05-12
Interesting Locals
ADVERTISEMENT

Senior class cake sale, green trading stamp store, Friday, May F, from 7 till D. Benefit Of graduation fund.
Putnam patriot., 1916-05-12
PUTNAM, CONN., FRIDAY, MAY l2 ,eIo
MAY WEDDINGS Four Couples Married at St. Mary'S
 Church, Monday

There were four weddings solemniz ed at St. Mary's church Monday morn ing. All except one of the parties liv. ed in Putnam.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1916-07-17

Mr. and Mrs John Eoffmann, nc
companied by Misses Freda and Hat
tie Grunert and Miss Daisie Gray,
visited the Hoffman, farm yesterday
near Hennepen, in Murray county.
They report the roads very good eX'
cept a few miles that by all means
should receive attention. They also
report crops looking very fine, The
dry weather has not caused the crops
to deteriorate yet, but rain must
come pretty soon or corn will begin
to hurt.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1916-07-17
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Palace.

HdlaCe.
Dainty maids and clever funsters
sang and danced their merry way to
instant and complete success yester-
day afternoon when the Idyl FroliX
Musical Comedy company opened its
engagement of one week at the Pal
ace theatre. The chorus proved one
of the most delightful of surprises.
4 The young women who compose it are
extremely graceful exceptionally pret-
ty, splendidly trained wear a variety
of stunning costumes becomingly and
work with an enthusiasm that would
insure their instant popularity with
far less talent than they display.
For one hour King Comedy reigned
supreme while the Idyl Frolix COM
pany romped through the irresistibly
funny situations of Whose Baby Is
It?"' There was not a fraction of a
second that was not utilized to the
maximum to drive dull car away.
When the two young men and their
! fiances were not in the throes of a
miX-up about the ownership of baby,
the basic situations of the plot itself
is riot of laughter intermingled
excellent in music, song and dance.
| Billie Maine, member of the Tempo
Trio who mimics Charles Chaplin is
| positively the worlds greatest i'm
! personator of Chaplin. the funniest
man in the world The Marten Sis
ters were delightful in songs, dances
and dialogues, the grace and beauty
displayed by the Marten Sisters IN
their musical specially was treat
that was more than appreciated by
the pleased patrons Of the Palace.
The musical offerings have a tilt
and a swing that sets the feet a-tap-
ping and brings many encores.
"Whose Baby Is 1t is the first Of
series of musical comedy successes
that will be offered by the Idyl FrohX
players. 1t is a sparkling bubble Of
romantic fantasy. The Idyl FroliX
company is even better than claimed.
An hour with these players is one of
thorough enjoyment, and a visit to
the Palace theatre tonight will be
sufficient to convince you, The pro
gram, including new costumes and
specalties, will be changed every
night during their engagement.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1916-07-17
PERSONALS
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J. E. smith Of Ada was in the city
yesterday.
Leonard Woody of Madill spent
Sunday here
T.. NJ. Emery Of Ada was in the
city yesterday
A. NJ. Deskins Of Springer was in
the city Sunday.
y. A. Reed of Oklahoma City Is a
business visitor today,
Ed Byrd of Midlothian, Tex, is
here attending court as Il witness.
Col. George H. Wyatt of the Love
County News was in the city yester-
day from Marietta.
Henry c. Bennett of Pottsboro, Tex.
was in the city yesterday visiting
with his old friend, T. l.. Smith.
Mrs. NJ Echols and Mrs. A. b.
Fchols left this afternoon for Paoli,
where they will visit relatives for a
few days.
Miss Dora Mills and her mother
have gone to Colorado, where they
will spend the remainder Of the heat
Cd season.
Prof. c. w. Richards has returned
from Tahlequah, where he lectured
nj the normal. Mrs Richards has also
returned from Medicine Park. where
she has been spending a few weeks
Leland McNecs is here from Chi
cago visiting with his parents, Dr
and Mrs. j. c. McNoes on NORTH
Washington street In case he de.
cidcs TO remain here any length OF
time. his wife will join him here.
Mrs. j. Robert Gillian and her tive
sons viii leave here Tuesday for Col
orado Mr. Gillian will so later anc
Will take his car so the family ma,
enjoy it while taking their summe
outing.
Louis Boyd has returned from Bal
timore. where he attended the ma
tional convention of Elks as the dele
gate from Ardmore. Mr.. Boyd is TIT
congenial assistant postmaster and Il
now back at his desk in the office.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1916-07-17
State Prioner Shot.

McAlester Okla, July 16.-Clar-
ence Calvin, LeFlore county con
vict serving five years for larceny Of
live stock, was shot in the leg and
side Friday when he attempted to
seize a gun from Macy McCoroy, a
prison guard. Calvin was one of nine
ty men in a gang working in prison
cotton fields. He hid In clump OF
woods and from there rushed upon
the guard. He is now in the prison
hospital. 1t is not publicly known
how serious his wounds are.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1916-07-17

Cruce home in northwest Ardmore
and will move back to this city about
the middle of August. When they
lived here before they occupied the
same home. Mr.. and Mrs Higgins
have recently had as their guests at
their ranch home Miss Clara Connery
Of Muskogee and Miss Regina owens
of Cresco, Iowa. The visitors were
taken on motor trip TO the oil
fields and were brought in here to
take the train for their return trip.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1916-07-17
GERMAN SOLDIERS RATlONS
CUT DOWN NEARLY HALF

Paris, July 17-Information alleged
to have been obtained from desert
er from the 2Sth German infantry is
to the effect that the German SOL
dier's fresh meat ration has been cut
down from 375 grams daily to 200
grams, which is just half of the ra-
ton of fresh meat received by the
French soldiers. The German canned
meat ration is also alleged to have
been cut down to $50 grams, as COM
pared with the 25O grams of canned
meat in the French ration.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1916-07-17
WILL MY CHILD TAKE
DIR. KINGS NEW DISCOVERY

The best answer is DR.. Kings New
Discovery itself. It's pleasant sweet
syrup, easy to take. 1t contains the
medicines which years of experience
have proven best for Coughs and
Colds. Those who have used Dr.
Kings New Discovery longest are its
best friends, Besides every bottle is
guaranteed If you don't get satisfac-
lion you get your money back, Buy
bottle, use as directed. Keep what
is left Tor Cough and Cold insurance,
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1916-07-17

Lo! the poor Indian who is addict
ed to the use of fiery liquids is going
to have tough time getting anything
intoxicating in this city or county,
when they receive their per capita
money. All the old dealers who for
merly dabbled in wet goods have gone
out of business and left town, and If
there are any new ones who crutem-
plate Opening up" they are not think
ing of doing so at this time.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1916-07-17
URGE RELEASE OF GUARDsMEN

Austin. Tex, July 17-Governor
Ferguson today appealed to Presi-
dent Wilson for the release of thirty
Texas guardsmen, who have depend
ent families and most of whose wives
are in a delicate condition.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1916-07-17

Luther b. Hayes, better known as
doc" Hayes, has received his ap-
pointment from the adjutant general
as lieutenant in the recruiting SER
vice, but he has not been assigned to
duty yet Six recruiting officers have
been appointed in the state. Mr..
Hayes was lieutenant in the nation
al guard of the state when Ardmore
had company located here, and is
well known in military circles.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1916-07-17

SO far as we have observed, none
of the German newspapers has yet
referred to the republican candidate
as our Karl Hughes. They content
themselves with asserting that they
nominated him, which they did by
yetoing Root and Roosevelt.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1916-07-17
FAVORABLE REPORT ON HAY
Senate Committee Reports Favorably
On Nomination of Hay.

Washington, July IA favorable
report on the nomination Of Con-
gresham James Hay of Virginia to
be judge of the United States court
of claims, was made by the senate ju-
dietary committee today.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1916-07-17
HEARING EASEMENT APPEAL
London Court of Appeals Hearing
Appeal of Easement

London, July 1.-THE appeal OF
Sir Roger Easement, who was given
the death sentence for high treason
in connection with the Sim Fein re-
volt, commenced to be heard today
in the court of criminal appeals.
There We're but few spectators as
compared with the first trial.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1916-07-17

Mr.. and Mrs. John Lively were in
the city yesterday from Wilson. Mr.
Lively says Wilson is growing very
fast. Several substantial brick build
ings are now under construction. The
oil fields keep coming closer, and it
will not be very long before Wilson
folks can walk out to producing wells
as a before-brealfast walk.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1916-07-17

Judge Freeman Of Ardmore, Judge
Roberts of Enid and Judge Higgins of
McAlestcr have been.appointed by the
governor as supreme court commits
sioners, This is taken to indicate
that another district Judge will be
appointed to hold the next term of dis
lrict court in this judicial district, as
the commissioners, it Is reported, are
appointed for six months.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1916-07-17

Mr.. and Mrs. w. p. Higgins of
Graham have taken lease on the Lee