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Putnam patriot., 1916-02-18
Woodstock Academy Notes

Instruction in singing has now been introduced AS part of the regular work for the whole school. Miss Prescott, the teacher, gives the lesson twice Il week.
 The boys basket ball team played Tourtellotle last week. The score WAS 39 36 in favor of Woodstock Two of the teachers came in the ear with the boys from Tourteliotte. The boys were gen. erously served with hot lunch at the Academy.
 Reports will be out the last of the week.
 Several visitors attended the rhetor icals last Friday. About thirteen pu pills took part in the exercises which were in the form of Lincoln Day pro- gram. The first number was piano selection, and the last the singing of America by the school.
 The Sophomore class has begun Bot any this week, and the study of Amer ican Literature.
 The snow was so deep and heavy last Monday that only nineteen pupils were present. The Academy session closed at noon.
 A few members of the upper classes are fitting for college.
Putnam patriot., 1916-02-18
Hears Rabbi Wise on Equal Suffrage

Mrs. w. j Bartlett was in Hartford Tuesday to lattend fhe Rabbi Wise meeting. The seating capacity of the hall was SPA, but an attendance of 900 caused over 200 people to stand and more than 15G were turned away. It was an enthusiastic meeting, many en- rolments were secured and big col- lection taken. The large platform at Unity hall was beautifully decorated with a large banner reading, "The truth shall make you free" Palms, a table and two chairs for the speaker and chairman, Mrs. NJ. Toscan Bennett, occupied the platform, but when Mrs. Bennett arrived she found the entire platform filled with seats which the ushers had placed and sold as reserved seats.
 The executive board of the State or ganization met at suffrage .headquar- ters Wednesday, Mrs. Bartlett being the windham County representative. Luncheon was ser red. Beautiful flow CTS were sent by the board 10 Rev. J k, SluoberI who has done much for the cause.
Putnam patriot., 1916-02-18
ZONE DIVISIONS
Will Soon Govern Collection of Trolley
 Fares
New Kate Will Be Approximately Two
 Cents Per Mile

The Shoie Line Electric Railway Company is preparing to put new system of fare limit collections into ef- feet. Instead of the established five cent limits now in force n system known as the Zone System Is to be in- augurated, and presumably the com pany is to be the benehciary.
 A pole holding the guy wires of tho company at Bugbee corner, the central stop for the trolleys in this city, was recently marked Dl94. Just what this stood for was not at first known but 1t has been discovered that it means that if one were to come from New Haven to Putnam, all.troiev route, 1t would cost just SEA-. A spe. eial car carrying representatives of the company recently passed over the Put nam division marking the poles, or zone limits. II is continuation all the way from New Haven. The zone iimits are marked mile apart and the plan is to have a two cents per mile or zone basis with minimum fare of five cents.
 IL is not exactly a mileage basis as the fares begin ut the zone points. If one were 10 ride two miles 1t would cost the minimum nickel fare. If he wished tC 20 short way beyond en. tering another zone he would pay on the mileage basis or six cents. That is If a passenger from the Wheaton farm south of the city, which is an- other zone limit, wished to go to tho Congregational church, which Is short way beyond Bugbee corner is would cost six cents. lie could come to the corner for his nickel but as the church Is block beyond and in an- other zone he would have to pay tho extra penny or walk lhe block, because he would travel In three zones.
 Just when the system Is to he put into effect is not known, when 1t Is the conductor, upon approaching his ."fafep, will Inquire where the passen- ger Is going and the fare will be col- leeted on what is known as the copper basis. That k, extra cents will be ta- ken if a nickel does not cover the dis tanee 10 be traveled computed by zones, Under the proposed plan there may be six or eight cent fares. It would cost five cents to 20 to the Wheaton farm or six cents to the golf links short way beyond. Danielson will be an eighteen cent fare instead of the present fifteen cent collection.
 There may be wny to figure out where the public Is to derive n benefit but at two cents per zone Or fraction thereof, with minimum fare of five cents it Is hard to find it.
Putnam patriot., 1916-02-18
Windham County Fair Associations Get
 $500 Each

l.. H. .Healey, secretary Of the state board of agriculture, has announced the annual distribution of state funds to the agricultural and horticultural fair societies of the state for the year 1915. The sums are awarded in ac- eordance with law passed by the 1913 Legislature and are in proportion to the amount of money paid out by the organizations in premiums for agricultural, exhibits. The largest individual amount, s4,s,30, is paid to the Connecticut Stale Agricultural Society for which special provision is made in d the statute. There are but two fairs now held in windham County, one in Brooklyn, The Wlnd- ham County Fair Association, the other the Woodstock Fair Association. Each receiving like amount S500.
Putnam patriot., 1916-02-18
Dressmaker Awarded Judgment

The following from Boston paper is relative to a suit against J. Eugene Coch rane, formerly owner of the Dan- ielson Cotton Company. He appeared as defendant in the superior court in this city when his former agent brought suit to recover commissions claimed for selling the mill property. The plaintiff was non suited
 alt was learned today that J. Eu. gene Cochrane of Dedham, prominent manufacturer and cluhman, who was ordered by Chief Justice Aiken of the superior court, to pay bill of nearly S2,000 10 dressm akers who had sued him for his failure to pay for several dainty frocks his daughter Eugenie had purchased from them, has also made a settlement in q similar suit filed against hin by Mme. Chiqnita, a modiste, at the Copley Plaza. Her bill was for slse s5 and was for the coming out gowns of his daughter, Eugenie.n
Putnam patriot., 1916-02-18
SleutI from WOOnSOcket falls from the
 Water Wagon
Gets Tangled Up with Tanglefoot and
 Goes Back Empty Handed

There was a man from Woonsocket
 Who came here to take
 A man tor A break
 The handcuffs he brought in his pocket The hunt tizzled out like a rocket,
 He drnnk many beers
 Got full to the ears
 And went back alone to Woonsocket.
 A city official told this story in the above manner recently when asked if he had any news under his lid.
 The little occurrence happened Inst week. A man from Woonsocket drop ped of the express and sought out Captain Ryan. He complained that some one had broken into his room and stolen his watch, shoes, sweater, and a few other personal belongings. in fact if he had not had change he would have been going about like Ad- am in apple time or the father of Sep. tember morn. He thought he knew who the guy was that snitched his property and he had heard he was in Putnam. The captain volunteered to make the rounds with ihim and try to locate the light fingered gent. The Es- sex was the first stop. While the man went within the captain waited with out, but the man wasn't without some thing for within, as appeared later. From one saloon to another the search continued and longer and longer grew the waits of the patient officer. When thirty minutes elapsed Sat the last stop the captain walked around the corner. Upon his return he found Old Sleuth trying to make friends with friendly telephone post and trying to convince it that it was the thief but that all was forgiven.
 That is where the hunt ended.
Putnam patriot., 1916-02-18

GARBAGE PROBLEM
Putnam Chamber of Commerce
Invites Citizens for General Discussion

Nine Directors of the Chamber of Commerce dined at the Inn Saturday evening, President C. $. Andem being the host. The meeting which followed at the Chamber rooms WAS largely devoted to planning the solution of Putnam's garbage problem. IL was determined to hold an open meeting on Thursday evening, February 24th, in Odd Fellows hall at which women will be especially welcome.
 The committee in charge consists of John G. Johnson and Charles K. Dean. It is probable that an secep. tance will be received from an author. ity from another Connecticut city, who has been invited to speak. The committee have lead the Directors in a study of this question, ,'and some idea of methods and means, difficulties and opportunities, has been gained. The purpose of the meeting is to hear all sides, and develop interest that will enable the associations officers to act for an aroused public sentiment.
 Al present, each family makes what arrangements it can to get rid of household wastes. Some have them removed regularly by farmers who raised hogs Some bury or burn the refuse on their own property. Some, il is regrettable to say, pile il up in the back yard, or throw it out of an alley window. Moreover some, though by no means all, of the present scayen' gers do their work in objectionable ways. Some habitually bring in milk in the morning, and carry back empty milk bottles and full garbage pals at noon in the same wagon. Naturally the empty garbage pail or barrel keeps the milk company on its journey to town the next morning. In rare cases no harm mny result; but the practice is dangerous, un wholesome and should be forbidden.
 The directors feel that this is largely women's business, and that women should make their voice heard. The open meeting on the 24th will give the opportunity.
 Stanton D. Wicks of Pomfret has offered to collect free all over the city regularly, provided he can be granted the sole privilege. The usual method of control is for the council to pass an ordinance, making it punishable misdemeanor fer any person to cart garbage through the streets of the city, unless they are licensed for the pur. posed Then license can be issued only 10 the person or persons who make the most advantageous offer to the city.
 For example, if a man will take all the city's garbage free; he would pro- bably have the preference over man who wanted to collect only a small part. In some communities the city makes profit from the garbage; while in others it costs the city large sums.
 It is presumed that the council will be glad to have an expression of the wishes of their constituents, and the forthcoming meeting will be regarded in that light.
Putnam patriot., 1916-02-18
Valentine Entertainment for Hospital

The annual valentine entertainment given each year by the Woman's Board of the Day Kimoall hospital, was held Wednesday afternoon in Odd Fellows hall. There was a large ga. thering present the number being augmented by students from Pomfret school. There were booths where food, candy and flowers were sold and cake and coffee were on sale. There was music and dancing for the young peo- pie which was thoroughly enjoyed. The affair is held in honor of the late Day kimball's birthday, which falls on Valentines Day, in whose memory the Putnam hospital is memorial.
 The committee in charge were great iy pleased at the support given and were able to turn over Sl50 to the Board.
Putnam patriot., 1916-02-18
The Rise of a Putnam Boy

Joseph c. FoiSey of Chicago has been spending few days with his parents, MT. and Mrs. Frank Foisey. MT. Foisey has been engaged in the clothing business ever since he left school. He first entered the store of the Church Clothing Company and went from there to A. C. Luke's store. From there he went to Butte, Montana. He subsequently, returned east and worked for awhile in N orces ter. From there he went to Denver and later to Omaha where he was in business for himself He sold his in- terests there to become manager of the clothing department in Wendell Bro thers department store in Chicago where he is now located.
 MT. Foisey has been very successful, He was always popular with custo mers and with the trade. He was once awarded gold headed cane as the most popular clerk in Putnam at a voting contest. He is courteous, obliging and has a winning smile and customers liked to deal with him. He bought a fine home in Denver and still owns it. He also owns number of acres of fine land in Arkansas.
 Mrs. Foisey is with her husband in Chicago but their son, Frank, now 2l years old, remained behind in Omaha where he is the confidential secretary to the manager of a typewriter con cern.
Putnam patriot., 1916-02-18
Worked in Putnam. Died in Jail

Robert Raymond, transient mill operative who has worked in Putnam of and on, died at the Brookly jail last Friday night. Raymond was committed from Plainfield last Thurs day after being out about a month. Friday morning he complained of a sore throat and physician was sum- moned to attend 'him, During the day Friday he seemed comparatively strong and was up and about. At night he became i'll and lay down on his bed. A physician was again sum- moned but could do nothing for him
 and he died while the doctor was with
 him. Acute alcoholism and heart dis ease were given as the cause of death,
Putnam patriot., 1916-02-18
Fire in Woodstock

A fire threatened the Calvin Rawson place in West W oodstock, Tuesday af- ternoon. urs. Rawson was sweeping in a room where there was5a stove with wood fire. In sweeping under the stove she dis!odged one of it's legs and it tipped over spreading the burning wood about the room. MT. Rawson and hired man came to the rescue and got the burning emhers out of the house but not before an expensive rug and some cf the furniture was burned. The damage will amount to several hundred dollars.
Putnam patriot., 1916-02-18
The Storm

The recent snow storm and cold weather gave IS an experience of real old New England winter. The storm at one time took on the appearance Of i blizzard and brought 10 mind tho big storm of 1888.
 Tuesday was the coisiest morning of the winter thermometers registering as low IS 22 degrees below zero. The sieighing has been fine but autoino- piles have been having hard time getting about Sore arms and lame backs were being narsea 5y amateur shoveiefs Monday as heretofore this season little opportunity has been giv- en for heaithfui, though unwilling ex. ercise, on the sidewalks.
Putnam patriot., 1916-02-18
BUILDING AND LOAN
Total Amount of Shares Issned Is 5,s
Officials Encouraged by Interest Shown
 and Are Sure of Success

During the past week Secretary NJ, Fl. Geissler of the Putnam Building and Loan Association has been busy selling new shares and issuing pass books. From total of lS3 shares sub- sctibed at the first meeting the number has increased to 529 shares and will probably reach the 500 mark, and per hapS pass 1t, before the issue closes, Tuesday, the 22nd.
 Many of the share holders have talk en only one or two shares. They wish to become members and see how the new venture may develop. Many have stated their intention to increase their holdings when other issues are sold. The utmost confidence is felt in the success of the association and it's bene- fits will be far reaching.
 Notwithstanding the formation of the association and it's purpose and de- tailed workings have been broadly ad Nertised there are still many who have not troubled themselves to look into tllV iilaitSAs u i> b0litNSu thdt dS tiS association breadens and begins to do real business there will be great many more attracted to 1t as a matter of investment There is no fear felt for the loan feature. Applications for money have already been made and there will be no trouble In distributing the funds at from five 10 six percent as fast as they accumulate.
 Anyone desiring to get in on the first issue of shares may do so at any lime up to the 22nd without the payment of fine. Of course the greater number are looking at the association as n matter of investment and if the people will consider it as a cooperative bank instead of a building and loan associa- ton perhaps this feature of it's object may be more clear. It is a savings in stitution where deposits are made monthly according to the number of shares held and five percent or more interest is paid. No official receives A salary which keeps the expense nc. count down to the smallest possible amount. There are very few people who can not afford to save at least a dollar d month and to them the bank is open just hs wide as to one who takes the limit of fifteen shares.
Putnam patriot., 1916-02-18
Savings Bank Appointments

William ,Edward Moss, Putnam High school 1905, is the teller, and Michael j. Daigle, Putnam High school 1912, is the bookkeeper with Putnam Savings bank. Both young men are graduates Of Becker's busi- ness College. MT. Moss mas been pay master with Nightingale-M Morse mills, and MT. iDaigle comes from the office of the American Thread Company of Willimnntic. These new appointments are in anticipation of the re opening of the bank in April. under restrictions to be determined as to withdrawals, of which notice will be given in due course.
Putnam patriot., 1916-02-18
LincOln's Birthday at Israel Putnam
 School

At the Israel Putnam school Friday exercises in observance of Lincoln's birthday were held. The exercises were hurriedly arranged but neyerthe- less proved very successful. A feature was the playing of the newly organ. ized school orchestra of seven pieces. This is to be IT sde permanent organ izalion. The orch eslra includes pianist, three violins, celist, drums and cornet. Other instruments are to be added.
 FHday's programme included an informal talk on Lincoln, bringing out the philosophy of his remark that he would not give much for man who does not know more today than he did yesterday.
 There WAS also contest between pupils as to their Knowledge Of liter. ary subjects which they have studied during the school year, the first hon. ors going to Marie Giraca, second hon ors 10 Helen Phillips. The judhes were Miss Whiting, Miss Dulton and Mrs. Gascoigne of the faculty. Lincoln's Gettysburg speech ws' read. There was violin and piano duet, Frank Stanley, violinisi, Fl enora Fisher pianist, their number be- ing The Star Spangled Banner, md pia1o solo by Leon Peioqnin. Int sinaing of America closed the exer 1 eises. On Washington's birthds, ] other exercises are to be held.
Putnam patriot., 1916-02-18
ANNUAL BUDGET
Increase of S6bO Due to Special ApprO-
 priatiOn
Total Tax Reduction of Two Mills

The common .council, at meeting that lasted until midnight Monday night, prepared the annual budget of expenditures for the year 10 be present ed to the voters at the annual city meeting to be held March 9th. Al. though there have been several de, oreases over last years appropriations the total amount asked for is S660 is due to a recommendation that Sl ,500 be appropriated to pay the interest and part of the debt of the special appro. priation for 1915 street improvements. The recommendation for the tax rate is reduced from eight to seven mills and the special sewer tax from three to two mills, making a total tax of nine mills where 'last year the tax was eleven mills. This is brought about by the increased svaluation Of the grand list as made by the assessors this year.
 The commentators as made are as follows:
 Fire department, s5,200, reduced s3f0.
 Police department, s, 700, increase s400.
 City court, s1 1,500, same.
 Highway department, S3,300, reduce ed $500.
 General expense, $6,0Oo, reduced S500.
 Street lights, $500, same.
 City clerk, $500, same.
 City treasurer, $500, same.
 City janitor, S360, increase $50.
 Fuel and light, S250, same.
 To pay interest and partof debt of special appropriation for 1915 street improvements, sl 300, new sppropri- ation.
 Compared with 1914 the general ex- pense account has been reduced $l,0O0 and the highway department has been reduced Sl 200, while in 1915 the only increase made was that of the appro- priation for the city treasurer Of 500. The tax rate was reduced from 2 mills to mills last year so that the present reduction is l.2 mills over 1914
Putnam patriot., 1916-02-18
Agricultural College Opens

The Connecticut Agricultural Col lege at StorTs which has been closed as far as studies were concerned since January r on account of the breaking out of scarlet fever reopened Monday morning, February 14th. Many of the college students arrived there on trains and went 10 Storrs in either local "jitneys" or the Storrs bus. It is now believed that the scare Is over and that no more scarlet fever will break out in the community. All of the dormitories and buildings where classes are held as well as other places have been fumig ated. The six patients under quarantine at Grove cottage are improving.
Putnam patriot., 1916-02-18
D. A. K. TO ERECT
 MEMORIAL TABLET
Information Wanted of Revolutionary
 Soldiers
Buried m West Thompson Cemetery

The Elizabeth Porter Putnam Chap ter, D. A. R, are preparing to erect q tablet in the West Thompson cemetery inscribed with the names of all of the Revolutionary soldiers buried there They have so far discovered the follow. ing names ot such soldiers and ask any one knowing of others to communi cate with Mrs. George H. Nichols, that their names may be given place on the tablet:
 William Alton Capt. John Green Issachar Bates John Gleason Brypnt Brown Theodore Gay Gardner David Gay
 Bartholome W Ebenezer Gay Aaron Bixby Zadie Hutchins Penuel Child Joseph JewetJ Capt. stephen Resolve Johnson
 CrosbyCapt. Peter Keith Elijah Crosby Daniel Larned Paris Converse Thadeus Larned Alpheus Converse Nathaniel Mills Jonathan ConverseJonaIhan Nichols Daniel Davis Robert Prince HeZekiah Davis Calvin Skinner Thomas Day Archelaus Sibley Jacob Dresser John Wilson William Divite Assulaus Town Capt. Joseph l1lliottJabez Whitmore John Elliott
 Thomas Elliott
Putnam patriot., 1916-02-18
Important Farmers Meeting

meeting of great importance to hall, South Woodstock, Saturday evening at 7:30 when the members of the newly organized Farmers Coopera- transact business. All who are inter. ested in the cooperative buying of grain, fertilizer and lime should be sure 10 attend The constitution will be ready for signatures and it is hoped to make the association big success as much good may be accomplished by the organization.
Putnam patriot., 1916-02-18

Judge NJ. H. Geissler was in Dan- ielson Friday evening to explain the working of a building and loan asso- citation, on invitation of men who are interested in forming one in that Town.
 Trade school students were excus- ed from instructions Friday because the boiler went out of commission.