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Putnam patriot., 1916-06-23
NO 25
CITY COURT

alike Statiak was erraigned in court Monday morning charged with drunk enness and breach Of the peace. He plead guilty to the first count and not guilty to the second count.
 According to the story told by states witnesses Mike came upstairs. in their tenement and accused them Of making loo much noise, They told him to go away and come back when sober. Later fracas occurred out in the yard and defendant threw stones al Andrew Macuda, the complainant. \ fine aud costs amounting te Sl5.S9 was im- posed.
 Thomas MeCardy charged with drunkenness, was fined and execution of sentence suspended 30 days.
 Two cases were disposed of in the city court Tuesday morning. Patrick Quinn picked up Monday night drunk on the steps of Coles grain store plead guilty and was sentenced to pay costs of Sl. He said he came from Man. chester, N. IL. and was mule spin ner. Local mills,need help and this was taken into consideration by the court.
 John kildea was found drunk living on the sidewalk ton Providence street Monday afternoon and plead guilty. He requested the court to have his name placed on the black list so he could not get liquor la Putnam as he said he wanted to keep out of the sG- looms. lie was told thal his mother would have to put him on the list and he said he would have her do so. tie was sentenced to pay fine ,of & and costs of Sl and promised to pay Satar- day.
 Three cases were disposed of in the city court Wednesday morning. Fred Onwin, a min operative of Mechanics. vile, plead guilty to intoxication. Jul. jus Cofdief, seafgant of police, said he picked the nan up on Canal street dead drunk Tuesday night. 0nwin said he took but thtee whiskles and he went all to pieces. This number was the usual dose and he could not nc count for it's getting the best of him. He was fined s.
 Antolinn Lis had her husband, Woka Lis, arrested for being drunk and as- saulting her and then paid his fine and costs of S27 .S9 to keep him out of jail. She said friend Of her husbands got him out of the mill Tuesday morning and took him to saloons and he got drunk. When he came home he was abusive and struck her once. She said she was afraid of him but didn't want him to go to jail on account of his five children. When sentence was imposed she paid Sl5.s9 cash and agreed to pay the rest Saturday.
 Joseph Tetrenult plead not guilty to breach of.the peace. Mrs. Georgiana Vandale testified that she was hang ing out clothes In her back yard Tues. day afternoon when defendant put his head out of the window and accused her of being a gossip and Icalled her fool. Defendant and his wife testi. fled that the complainant had been calling their daughter COW and other names and that was what started the word war. The case was continued for 30 days when it will be dismissed if there Is no further trouble.
Putnam patriot., 1916-06-23
June W edding

Alvan $. Martin, teller in the First National bank and Miss Louise Wetherhead, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. F. Weatherhead, Grove street, were married Saturday evening at the Congregational parsonage by Rev. F. D. Sargent.
 The young couple "put one over' on their many friends, who had been anticipating the event, and it was not until they had left Putnam Saturday evening for ,Hartford that the mar riage became known. They are now receiving congratulations and best wishes from their many friends, as both are well known in this city.
 W0sard-DOnais
 At St. Mary's church on Monday morning, Miss Regina Donais, daugh- ter of MT. and Mrs. Clemens Donais of Church street, and Telesphore Xavier WoisaTd of Danielson, were united in marriage by Rev Charles F. Bedard. The bride was attended by Miss Mona Woisard, sister of the groom, and the best man was Delor Dongis, brother of the bride. A reception followed at the residence of the brides parents. The bride received many beautiful gifts of silver, cut glass, linen, and fur niture. The bridal trip was to Boston.
 The bride is engaged in the millinery business in the Peloquin block in this city, and the groom is a clerk in the Attawaugan House atDanielson, where the newly welded pair will make their home, although Mrs. Woisard will con- tinue her millinery business here.
Putnam patriot., 1916-06-23
No Gypsies Wanted

Gypsies are not wanted in Putnam There is not even standing room for them. Bands have been travelling throughout the state .but'no welcome signs have been hung ,out. In the western part of the state there have been number of robberies traced to the doors of the wanderers and no- where are they an addition to place. The band that was run out of Daniel son Monday appeared in Putnam Tuesday Notice of their coming had been sent ahead and Captain Ryan was on the lookout. The only force used was forceful language but that was. sufficient to send the gaily dresses gang Rhode Islandward. Gypsy bad luck was wished on sthe Captain but he kept his fingers crossed and thus will escape future misfortune, while the citizens are pleased al his prompt action.
Putnam patriot., 1916-06-23
NEW POST OFFICE
Bids Have Been Announced
Contract Yet to Be Awarded

Figures received here today by the Wheaton Building & Lumber Com pany, one of lhe bidders, indicate that there were at list six bidders for the contract of constructing the authorized federal post office building for Putnam, to be erected at South Main and Grove streets on site purchased by the government several years ago.
 Each submitted four bids, one each on limestone with terra cotta entabla- ture; sandstone with terra cotta enta- blature; rhinestone with limestone entablature and sandstone with sand stone entablatare.
 The bids for the limestone with terra cotta were as follows: WestcheSter Engineering company, White Plains, N. Y, S49 S9S; W. H. Fissell and com- pany, New York, S53.000; Wheaton Building x company, Putnam; S53. 74s; James Miles X Son, Worcester, S53,. 9S7; Mahoney X Coffey, Providence, S75,SSS; Gerach, Frostbury, Md, S53, ,7SO.
 Sandstone with terra cotta: Vest chester Engineering company; s51,- 900; w. H. Fissell X company, S54,- 627; Wheaton Building x Lumber company, S54 ,290; Olen Gerlaeh, S55,- 900; James Miles & Son, S549S7; Mahoney X Coffey, SIS 494.
 Limestone with limestone: Vest chester Engineering company; s5O,- s9S; w. H.zFissell & company, s52, 400; Wheaton Building & Lumber com pany, S55, ,2l8; Glen Gerlaeh, S58:46Oi James Miles x Son, S58, ,4s7; Mhhoney & Coffee, S791lS.
 Sandstone with sandstone: Vest chester Engineering company, S53,. 400; w H. Fissell x company, S5700o; N heaton Building X Lumber com pany, S65, ,325; Olen Gerlach, S54, ,600; James Miles x Son, 'S55, ,4S7; sMahoney X Coffee, SS4,0
 The contract has not been awarded as yet.
Putnam patriot., 1916-06-23
Eighth lirade Graduation

High school hall was crowded by relatives and friends of the pupils to witness the graduation of the eighth grade, Thursday afternoon. The pro gram was as follows:
 Selection High School Orchestra Invocation Rev. C. D. Stanley Chorus, Fairy Waltz School Greeting Wilbur Lown Piano Solo, Woodland Francis
 Carrie kempton Essay, Our Country's Wealth
 Leo Auger Song of the Armorer School The Story of Ung kipling
 Myftis storm Piano Solo, Scarf Dance,
 Elizabeth Wheeloek
 E. k. Sill
 Hazel Perry Essay, Patriotism, John Hogan The Dance of the Fairies, School Dare Nou3 E. R. Sill
 Daniel Columbia Glass Prophecy stanton Ballard Piano solo, Voices of Nature
 Stuart Pease The Message of the Cloud
 Florence Smith Chorus, Largo School Presentation of Diplomas by
 Supt. II. W. Files The graduates are: Leo 0. Auger, Stanton w. Ballard, Angelina Bove, Harold A. Brown, Everett R. Camp. bell, Walter W. Ghaflee, George w. Child, Daniel Golumbia, Lillian De- lisle, William u. Dwyer, James A. Elliott, Albert E. Farrows, Ida Freed man, John M. J. Hogan, Arthur E Haynes, Donald P. Holmes, Carrie l.. kempton, F. Halford Letters, Wilbur C. Lown, Ernest Luster, Stuart w. Pease, Hazel E. Perry, Ruth E. Pratt, Ernest F., Richardson, Thomas II. NJ. Richmond, Louis Rodinsky, Evelyn l.. Shaw, Florence Smith, Myrtis B. storm, Elizabeth Wheelock, James Woodson.
Putnam patriot., 1916-06-23
St. Mary's School Graduation

Members ofithe graduating class of St. Mary's parochial school received their diplomas land gold medals, the gift of Rev. Charles F. Bedard, follow ing the lvesper service at St. Mary's church, Sunday evening. There was a large gathering present including many relatives of the graduates num- bering thirteen. Fr. Bedard addressed the class speaking words of encourage ment to those who go out into the world 10 seek livelihood us we'll ss to those who will seek further education in higher institutions of learning.
 The graduates were as follows: Arthur Dupre Germaine Fredette Leonard Beausoleil NJ arie LaviVieve Leosa Maynard Margaret Mallett Henriette BeTthiume Albert Guerin Oliva St. Jean Beatrice Gagnon Salome Guertin
Putnam patriot., 1916-06-23
Passes State Bar Examination

Archibald Macdonald, son of Ex' Mayor and Mrs. Archie Macdonald, was notified by Judge E. Nj. Warner, clerk of the Windham county superior court Sunday morning that he had successfully passed the state bar ex' animation which he took in New Ha- Ven, June and 8.
 MT. Macdonald will not arrive al the sse of 2l years until August and will therefore not be admitted as 3 prae- helng attorney until after his 2lst birthday. He is graduate of .Valper- iso University, Indiana, law depart ment, and completed his studies in The office of Lawyer J.iF. Carpenter.
Putnam patriot., 1916-06-23
Class Day Exercises

The class day exercises were held in the assembly hall Wednesday after
 noon. The opening of the exercise was marked by the entrance of the classes of the school, each class singing it's song and giving it's cheer. An or chestral selection followed. The ad- dress of welcome was delivered by the class president, Malcolm NJ. Wiley, who is also the honor student of the class, having attained the highest rat ing during his four years of study. The class history was tread by Samuel H. Walsh, Jr. A selection by the glee club followed and the .class prophecy was given by the Misses Catherine Russell, Gladys Gagne, ,aand Constance l.. Russell. An orchestra selection preceded the presentation of class gifts by Miss A. Della Davis. The class will was read by Kenneth C. Ballard and Henry C. Farley. A glee club se- lection preceded the Ivy Grafton by Miss Doris Carver, which was in doors on account of the rain.
Putnam patriot., 1916-06-23
Expense Made by John Elliott

The combined expense of the state and county for the capture and care of John Elliott, murderer of Burt Pettis and his daughter, Sybil, was $500. or this S334 was spedt in hiring posses to hunt the murderer and will be paid by the state while medical attendance, including the performing of an opera ton on Elliott at the Jail, will amount to Sl86 and will be borne by the county.
 Bills covering this expense have been filed with E. n. warner clerk of windham county and cheeks have been sent out. Those participating in the man hunt received s2.5o per day There were about 40 men included in the posses of Deputy shefin Geo. +. Holbrook of Putnam and Deputy Bates of Thompson. Most of these men were out but one day.
Putnam patriot., 1916-06-23
Interesting Locals
ADVERTISEMENT

Engraved stationary for your sum- mer home at less than city prices. Geo. E. Shaw, Jeweler. Adv
 Public automobiles for short or long trips at reasonable rates. L. F. Weeks. Telephone IT.
 Auction sale, Saturday night, of new Upright Haynes piano, vacant store, Peloquin ! building, Pomfret street Opportunity for cash buyer. Sale promptly 7:30. J E. Talbot, auction eer.
 Have you a dead piano for want oi some one to play il? The Kimball cabinet player will bring it again to life. You can buy at Shaw's one of these, original price with music over S200, for only $50. Can be used with any piano and has over that value in music rolls Call and see the bargain.
Putnam patriot., 1916-06-23
Athletic .P's' Awarded

At meeting of the school council of Putnam high Thursday morning, basket ball letters were awarded these: Hyde smith, coach, NJ. Gould Beard, manager, Frank k. Lowe, c. Stanley shaw, Leodore E. Maynard, Bsrtley Giraca, Louis' Lombardo.
 A app twas awarded each of these baseball players: Leo Giraca, C. Stan. ley Shaw, Carl K. Nelson, Leodore K. Maynard, Edward Angel, w. Earle Hughes, Charles Maher, Uric Baker, Frank Clifford, William E. Walsh, William Murdock and William J Raf- ferty.
 Track letters were given Frank Lowe, Nelson Lown and William F. Rafferty,
Putnam patriot., 1916-06-23
PUTNAM CONN., FRIDAY, JUNE 2a ,eo
MILITIA MOBOLlZING State Troops Called Out by President
 For Possible Service in Mexico
Putnam Has No Company. leaptsin Car.
 yer Offers 10 Organize One

Putnam Has No Company. leaptain Car.
 yer Offers 10 Organize One
 Putnam has no direct interest in the mobolization of the National Guard of the state. This is only because there is no military company ia this city. There Was a company here for many years and when troops were called for action in the Spanish.American war Company G, Srd regiment, was sent out from this city with its full quota Of men. After the return from southern camps interest began to lagsand 1t was not many years b$fore the company was disbanded. From time To time there has been talk of reorganization of the company but nothing has come of 1t.
 Everett Nj. Carver was captain of the company lat the lime 1t dishanded. Captain Carver Monday wired Adju. tant General George NJ. Cole at Hart ford, offering his personal services and volunteering to organize company in Putnam but he has received no reply as yet.
Putnam patriot., 1916-06-23
Closing Exercises of Woodstock Schools

The threatening clouds of Thursday morning presented problem to the school supervisor and teachers of Woodstock because June b had been chosen as the day for the closing exer- cises Of the Woodstock elementary schools ut Roseland Park. After much consultation, "go aheadn was the or der and about 500 people of all ages as sembied at the Park, \ midday has- ket lunch WAS served and the after noon program began with historical pageant presented by the lake side. The children were ce estumed to repre-. sent the scenes they portrayed illus trating early Woodstock history. Quassett school represented Indians carrying corn to the starving colonists in Boston; Woodstock Hill were John Elliott and the ,lndians to which he preaehed-Center school children were Indians weaving baskets; North Woodstock boys apportioned out the land and South Woodstock children were the early settlers and their be- longings arrivings in an OK cart; Elm. vale had an old time Thanksgiving dinner and English Neighborhood Israel Putnam leaving the blow. A Harrisville school girl represented Mrs. Mcclellan planting South Wood stock Films and the pillory was pro. duced by East Woodstock; Red White district illustrated old time farming and Chandler district an old fashioned school; Skinner and Valley schools were kept away sby sickness and the wet weather.
 Next came the children's parade and the following program was carried out:
 Song, Santa Lucia.
 Recitation, The Flag,
 Poem, Ship of State. Memory Gems.
 Song, Morning Ramble Slumber Boat Poem, Barbara Fritahie. Song, Ching ling. Prose Selection, We honor our Coun- try.
 Song, Voices Of Spring.
 Two young boys acting as heralds promptly and clearly announced the program.
 The singing under the direction of Miss Prescott was convincing proof of the advantage of employing music teacher.
 Supervisor Barber spoke appTectat- lively of the support he and his teachers had received from the town. A pleas ant feature of the afternoon was the gifts by the teachers of silver can delabra to MT. Barber and q box of preciation. A large number Of first second and third certificates were pre- sented to the children whos earned them and diplomas were presented to l6 graduates by MT. Barber. Their names follow.
 Carl Anderson Harold Johnston Anna Johnson Olga Erikson Myrtle Ware winthrop Butts Dorothy Bundy Signe Anderson Albina Svenson Sylvia May
 Milton Perrin Arthur Stahl Frank Perrin Edgar Shead label Johnston Dorothy Buck
 The entire program was so success fully carried out that parents and in- terested guests were much pleased and great credit was due the teachers and pupils for their efforts.
 The exhibits at sthe boat house showed excellent work done by the children.
Putnam patriot., 1916-06-23
Only 9S Voters Show interest

A special city meeting was held in the municipal building Tuesday to see if the city would vote to appropriate the sum of s6 ,550 to ompiete the high way improvements and some addi- tions to those as already planned and partially carried out. The polls were open from nine to two o'clock and only 9S votes were cast of whichl 92 were in favor of the appropriation and 6 against.
Putnam patriot., 1916-06-23
GRADUATION EXERCISES IN ALL SCHOOLS
Parents and Friends of Graduates Crowd Halls and Theatre
Large Classes Receive Diplomas Reception P & TONght Picnic Saturday

Music-C. Dwight sharpe, Josephine NJ Clifford, Katherine Seward
 Banquet-Ellen Nj. Wheeloek, J.. Richard Carpenter, j B. Byfnc.
 InVitation-E Edith C, Bowen, kath- crime Byrne, Emma Roberts,
 A movement to raise sl00 for china and silver for the association was in augurated and S25 given. Those wish. ing to contribute may send to Miss Ma. rion Warren.
Putnam patriot., 1916-06-23

Percy Richardson was elected next season $ basket ball manager, William Rafieay, baseball manager, and Dor eas Bartlett, girls basket ball manager. It was voted to have William Rstferty attend the baseball league meeting Ut Norwich Saturday as representative of the school.
Putnam patriot., 1916-06-23
St. Johns Day Celebration at North
 GrOsyen0rdale

Elaborate plans have been made for the celebration of St. Johns Day at North Grosvenordale next Saturday afternoon. There will be a parade ending at the base ball grounds where there will be various athletic events consisting of races, tugs of war, drills and other features.
 There will be no special observance of the day in Putnam but on Sunday the society will attend mass in a body at St. Mary's church.
Putnam patriot., 1916-06-23
Attending Class Reunions

Dr. E. F. Perry and Rev. +. D. Sar- gent left Monday to attend the re- union of their classes at Amherst col
 lege. A Graydon ,Sharpe and his brother Kenneth left Saturday after
 noon to attend their class reunions at Cushing academy, Ashburnham, Mass. William c. Sharpe of Stam' ford, formerly of Putnam, also .atlend-
Putnam patriot., 1916-06-23
larpenter-Caryer Engagement
 n0nnced

Hermon c. Carver announces the engagement of his daughter, Mildred L'angeline, to Clovis l.. Carpenter of Worcester.
Putnam patriot., 1916-06-23

Miss Priscilla Fay of New York, daughter of Harrison c. Fay, former principal of the High school, is guest in the family of ]. K. Carpenter.
Putnam patriot., 1916-06-23
Card of Thanks

Miss Elizabeth wheeiock wishes to thank all her friends who helped her to win the pony in the recent contest. Adv.
Putnam patriot., 1916-06-23

-J. D. Converse has sold his pro- perty on sWoodstock avenue to John Dimon of Hartford, tz
Putnam patriot., 1916-06-23

Albert E.. Luke of Worcester spent sunday with MT. and Mrs. Charles Nj :. fenner.
Putnam patriot., 1916-06-23

The entire program was so success fully carried out that parents and in- terested guests were much' pleased and great credit was due the teachers and pupils tor their efforts.
 The exhibits al sthe boat house showed excellent work done by the children.
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SYRUP OF FIGS
FOR CROSS, SICK,
FEvERISH CHILD
II Little Stomach Is Sour
Liver Torpid or Bowels
Clogged.

Mothers can rest easy after siv.
Ing California Syrup OF Figs" be.
cause In few hours all tho clog.
ged-up waste. sour bile and fer.
menting food gently moves out OF
the bowels. and You have we'll,
playful child again. Children sim.
ply will not take the time from
play to empty their bowels. and
they become tightly packed, liver
gets sluggish and stomach dlsor.
dered
when cross. feverfsh. restless. see
n tongue IN coated, then give this
delicious fruit iaxative."< Children
love It. and II cannot cause injury.
No difference what sils your little
one--if full OF cold. or sore
throat. diarrhoea, stomach-ache
bad breath, remember, a gentle in.
side cleansing" should always be-
the first treatment given. Full al.
rections for babies. children OF nil
ages and grown.ups are printed on
each bottle.
Beware OF counterfeit fig syrupa.
Ask your druggist for a 50-oent bot.
tie OF California Syrup OF Figs"
then look carefully and see that IL
IL made Wy the California Fig
Syrup Company" We make no
smaller size. Hand back with con.
tempt any other fig syrup.
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~ That your Coffee.
IfRECRn1 Spices. Extracts and Baking
Powder signifies purity and
excellence Visit the Crescent Booth and you
viii be served with hot cup of Crescent 90 Coffee.
STALL 3i2
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GILL LEAD 5,5O8

On tho official check Of the votes
in the city election tho majority OF
Mayor Gil over Aurtin E. Griffithe
totals b.50s. an increase OF nearly
200 over the unofficial count.
While Grifriths carried the Ninth.
Tenth. Eleventh, Twelfth and Thir.
teenth wards. GIN carried the other
nine wnrds.
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LUCKY srWsxE vssn CO.
STALL azs
Eastern Oysters. quart. $3.50. .sos
Salmon Beliies. per II ....... 1oc
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TRESPASSER FINED

w. Merkley was fined t25 and
costs in Justice Drinkers court
Thursday FOR trespassing on tho
Great Northern tracks In Ballard.
County and railroad officials ARE
trying TO cut DC wn accidents there
where conditions are dangerous.
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CANADIAN CRAFT CASE BRINGS
OUT CONFESSIONS OF BRIBERY

REGINA. Saskatchewan. March
lo.-Frankly announcing the per.
sonnet OF three royal commissions
to Investigate every phase OF the
alleged crookedness charged by the
opposition, together with the al.
legged conspiracy of brewers and
Ottawa politicians to defeat tho
government. Acting Premier Calder
scored strongly In the house last
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-03-10
TRY TO UNITE
ALL U. S. WOMEN

CHICAGO, March 10. - Forty
thousand Chicago women today
launched campaign TO unite tho
strength Of women voters In tho
United States on tho aide OF the
presidential candidate who viii
come ont for the Susan p. Anthony
amendment 20 the constitution.
Mrs. Medill Mccormick. a loading
Chicago suffragist. announced that
thousands OF women will march In
n great demonstration hero during
the republican national convention
In June.
There are 100000 women In
America who may vote for presi.
dent" she said. "We want all TO
unite on ono candidate"
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Tho neither she nor bsr husband,

an American named George Wash.
ington Lopp, touched the weed In
any form. the 100000 cigarettes,
260 900 pounds OF tobacco and co..
900 pipes collected by wealthy Par
aguay young woman for the allied
soldiers. have won for her the title
my Lady Nicotine"
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night "Wednesday he refused to
concede to the opposition the right
to be consulted and resented the
suggestion that he mention the
names OF the judges to constitute
the commission. Premier Scott is
still missing.
The liberals are admitting some
eight OF their members did accept
brides In 1918.
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following: The ------ route In n
safe road 70 ride on. In the las,
eight years no passengers have
been killed in train accidents. III
Ia a very unsafe road 10 walk upon.
During the same period foi tres.
passers have been killed"
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