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Putnam patriot., 1916-10-20
State Sunday School Convention at
 Hartford

A man may be known by the com | pany he keeps and a convention may be judged by its committee on arrange. ments, but unless all signs fail, the Connecticut Sunday School convention for 1916 promises to be equal or better than previous gatherings of like ma. ture. The committee selected com prise people vitally interested and closely in touch with Sunday school work, whose abilities are such as to make them peculiarly adapted for their individual departments. Glenn ent Scott, the chairman, a lawyer by profession, is a teacher of a class of in- termediate boys in the Center Congre- gational Sunday school, and H. Leon- ard Beadle, the secretary, is the super intendeni of the school at the manuel Congregational church. The subcom- mittee chairmen include l.. NJ. Robo- tham, uperintendent of the Asylum Avenve Baptist Sunday school, who is in charge of finances; Mrs. k. T. Sey- mour, registrations teacher of an adult class in the First Presby terian Sunday school; Oscar A. Phelps, entertainment, superintendent of the Center Church school; Herbert Knox Smith, recep- tion, uperintendent of Pennington Congregational sunday school; Robert N. Starbuck, halls and decorations, acting uperintendent of First Bible school; Edward B. Bliss, ushers, treas- urer of First Baptist school; Harold $. Spencer, publicity, religious editor of the Hartford Courant; c. $. Ripley, pages, scout executive of Hartford Boy Scouts and F. A. Stanley, banquets, of the aoys' work at ih, Y. NJ. C. A.
 Nov. l, ? and the Annual State Sunday School Convention will be held in Hartford. A strong program has been arranged including an ad. dress leach day by Margaret Slattery. Who can attend?
Putnam patriot., 1916-10-20
A Friday the Thirteenth ''haat"
IL Ssre Did Scare Them Virginia Darkies
 in the Bunk House

It would be just as hard to convince Virginia negroes that there is no such things as ghosts and chants" as 1t would .gentleman from the old sod that banshees and fairies only exist in the imagination. It Is no wonder therefore that when at 2:30 by the clock Friday morning dripping white form appeared in the bunk house of the Virginia darkies employed by the New Haven road at Putnam that hair stood on end and eyes nearly popped from their sockets while the building rocked as the thirty inmates quaked and shook in fear.
 John R Hicks, foreman of the gang, tells the story and enjoys it now but at the time the "hant' appeared there WAS no meFriment in camp.
 Last week Moses Morton, one of the gang, was taken ill in Danielson and brought 10 Putnam in caboose and taken 10 the hospital. Moses stood the confinement in the institution as long as he could and when he decided to be discharged took the matter into his oon hands. Nose couldn't get his clothes of course so in the early morn- ing hours he stole forth in his white nightgown and took the most direct route to the bunk house. He did not even go around by the road over the Little River bridge but when be came
Putnam patriot., 1916-10-20
WINDHAM HOUSE
Annual Meeting of Committee Held in
 Thompson
Slz,000 in Hands of Treasurer

The Windham House Committee met Saturday afternoonlin Thom pson at the home of Mrs. Charles E. Searls, to elect officers for the year.
 A total of S10,500 was reported by the treasurer, after which the .presi- dent, Mrs. Rienzi Robinson, announced gift of $500 from David Hale Fan ming of Worcester. This sum Is to be used for room in Windham House to be named for Miss Mary Dexter of Danielson.
 Officers and members of the con- mittee were elected as follows:
 Honorary president, Mrs. Rienzi Robinson, Danielson.
 President, Mrs. Charles k. Searls, Thompson.
 Secretary-treasurer, Miss Rosamond Danielson, Putnam Heights,
 1st Vice president, Mrs J. B. Kent, Putnam.
 2d Vice president; ,;Mrs. John H. Mill ner. Moosup.
 Sd Vice president, Mrs. F, k. Guild, Windham.
 Brooklyn, Miss Anne Dyer
 killingly, Mrs. w. 1. Bullard
 Plainfield, Mrs. w. w. Adams
 Putnam, Mrs. J. B. Kent
 Thompson, Miss Susan Evans
 Willimantic, Mrs. c. C. Case
 Hampton, Miss Hortense Church
 Norwich, Miss Louise Howe
 Pomfret, Miss Elinor Mathewson Sterling, Mrs. Harold Mowry
 Wlndham, Mrs. F. E. Guild
 Woodstock, Mrs. HerbertiW. Bowen After the business meeting Miss Jo- sephine Sutton, secretary to the presi- dent of Connecticut College, gave an interesting talk on the growth and the needs of the college. At the close of Miss Sutton's address an informal re- ception was held and tea was served.
Putnam patriot., 1916-10-20
Death of MT. Linscott

EAsTFoRp-The people of Eastford and vicinity were greatly sh ocked and grieved to hear Monday afternoon, Oct. 9, that Rev. Arthur Fay Lin scott, pastor of the Congregational church
 had passed away At the Hotel at o'clock after a short illness of pneu. monia. He had not been feeling we'll for a couple of weeks but did not give up until Wednesday night Of the week
 before. The deceased was born in Troy, Maine, March 1, 1885. He at tended the public schools of that place, afterwards graduating from Bates col lege, Lewiston, Me, and Hartford Theological Seminary. He went 10 Cromwell as pastor, but because of a serious illness had to give up. He came here as pastor April i9, 1916, where he gained the Hove tand esteem Of the whole community. He was a man of noble character, always cheer ful and willing to help those in trouble, the last days of hi, life being spent in doing for others. The funeral was held in the Congregational church, Rev. +. D. Sargent of Putnam Congregational church officiating, assisted by Rev. F.. .. Collins of the Baptist church, North Ashford. A young man, a very close friend of the deceased brought greet. ings of sympathy from the Hartford seminary and also from Cromwell, He said there were many sad hearts in both places, who mourned Mir. Lins- coIt's death. It wss remarked by Rev. Mir. Sargent at the funeral that "the deceased had met the ministers of the county at three or four public meetings and that they had learned to love him. Miss Edith Spaulding, Mrs. A. NJ. Keith, Mrs. Fred Bowen,
 Miss Gladys Badger and J NJ. Tatem sang "A Home On High" and Miss Spaulding sang "Face to Face Mrs. Charles Clark, organist of the church
 was al the ,organ. The bearers were Gilbert lDeane, william Warren, Charles Tatem and Carlton Tatem. There were many beautiful floral tri. butes. Mir Linscott leeves his father,
 mother and sister. His father was
 present al the funeral and took the
Putnam patriot., 1916-10-20
Pharmacy No. l96S
The County Commlssioners for Windham ouRty

0URty I hereby apply for Druggists license to sell SPirituous and intoxicating liquors, ale, lager beer. rhine wine and eide r. at l9s Proyi. dence Street, Town Of Putnam Conn. l agree not to sell Spiritnous and intoxicating liauor to be drunk on the premises l agree not to sell sprltuoas and intoxicating liquors in quantities. exceeding one gallon, except other than distilled liquors and those in quantities no. exceeding hye gallons. l agree to pay 65 dollars only for such hcense. and that it shall be revocable for ID mgsrepresentation if do not fulfill the fore going. agreements.
 Aud 1, on oath. do state that the business there to be carried on is one in which 1 am en- gagged as proprietor, and that | am a censed pharmacist.
 Dated at Putnam. Conn.,, this 10th day of October, A. D., l9l6-
 JOSEPH J. DUPRE, Applicant. We the undersigned, electors and tax payers, owning real estate, of the town ot Put nam, Conn.,, and hereby sign and endorse the foi egoing application of Joseph J. Dupre for license, and hereby certify that said applicant is-a suitable person to be hcensed pu rsuant to said application.
 Dated at Putnam, this 10th day of October, A. D., 1916.
 Joseph Lapalme
 Joseph Carroll
 A. D. Beausoleil
 John Carroll,
 Joseph Gobln hereby certify that the above named sgners and endorsers are electors and tax payers, owning real estate, in the town of Putnam.
 Dated at Putnam, Conn.,, this 10th day of October, A. D. l9l6.
 DAVID FLAGG,
 Town Clerk
Putnam patriot., 1916-10-20

body back to Troy, Me-, for burial.
 "None knew him but to love him,
 None named him but 10 praise"
 The sympathy of this church Is ex- tended 10 our sister church In Eastford in the death of their pastor. It Is sell dom that community Is so deeply stirred as were the people of that par ish. The suddenness of the death and the fact that he had won warm place in the hearts lof the people made the event unusually trying. The church was we'll filled at the funeral service on Tuesday which was conducted lby our pastor, assisted by Rev. P. $. Col lins of North Ashford and Rev. Mir. Tillinghast, pastor of the Baptist church in Cromwell, who was a warm friend of the deceased. The body was taken 10 Troy, Maine, for interment.- Calendar Congregational Church of Putnam.
Putnam patriot., 1916-10-20
Druggists License
ro the corntr Commissioners for windhan

rj the Corntv Commissioners for windbau County
 hereby Aprly for druggists license to sell spirituous intoxicating liquors, ale, lsyar peer, rhine wine and cider. at Fl Providepc se town of rsutnam. Conn. l agree not to seIi on the premises; 1 ag1ee not to sell spirituons and intoxicating liquors in quantities exceeding one gallon, except other than distilled haunrs and tkose in quantities nol exceeding five cal. lons: agree to pay 65 dollars only for snTb license, and that it shall he recalled for mis. representation if l do not.fulfl the foregoin0 areements.
 And l, on oath, :do state that inc husiress there to be carried on IS one in which am en- gagged as proprietor or as employee jf the pro rietor, and that l am licensed pharmacist Dated at Putnam Conn.,, this 18th day of tot A. b. 1916.
 GIDEON N.LEMAITRE, Applicant. We the undersigned, are electors and tax payers. owning real estate, of the town of Put nam. Conn, and hereby sign and endorse the foregoing application ofGideonN. .Lemaitre for license, and hereby certify that sad applcan, is 3 suitable person to be licensed pursuant to said application.
 Dated at Putnam, Conn.,, this 18th day of Oct. A D. 1916.
 Lonls Favreau
 Jchn R0Ushaw
 Daniel Labosslere
 Joseph Lapalme
 Adhemar Benoit hereby certify that the above named sirners andendorsers are electors and tax x-payers owu-r ing real estate, in the town of Putnam, Conn Dated at Putnam. Conn.,, this 18th day of Oct A b. 1916.
 DAVID FLAGG.
 Town Clerk
Putnam patriot., 1916-10-20
To the County Commissioners for windhan

To the County Commissioners for Windham County:
 I hereby apply for druggists license to sell spirituous and intoxicating liquors, ale, lager beer, rhine wine and cider, at 54 Elm Street, town of Putnam. l sgree not to sell spirituous and intoxicating liquors to be drunk on the premises; l agree not to sell sprituous and in- toxicating liquors in quantities exceeding one gallon, except other than distilled liqaors and those in quantities not exceeding five gallons agree to pay sixty five dollars only for such li- eense, and that it shall be revokable for misrep- resentation if do not falfl the foregoing agree. ments.
 And I, on oath, do state that the business there to be carried on IS one in which am en- gagged as proprietor or as employee of the pro prietor, and that am licensed pharmacist Dated at Putnam, this l7th day of October, A. D. 1916.
 JAMES F. DoNAHUE.. Applicant. We, the undersigned, are electors and tax payers, owning real estate, of the Town of Put nam, and hereby sign and endorse the forego- ing application of James F. Donahue for l- cense, and hereby certify that sad applicant is a suitable person to be licensed pursuant sa i'd application.
 Dated at Putnam, this l7th day of October, A. D. 1916.
 Richard German
 r. F. Brady
 R. II. Bradley
 Charles l.. Iorrey
 Isaac Champeau I hereby certify that the above named signers and endorsers are electors and taxpayers own- ing real estate, in the Town of Putnam, and that they have not signed tor any other appl- caut for license to sell spirituous and intoxi- eating liquors.
 Dated at Putnam, this 18th day of Oct, A. n 1916.
 DAVID FLAGG,
 Town Clerk.
Putnam patriot., 1916-10-20
to the stream he plunged in and swan It's icy waters.

eo shc otiediI ue plunged Tn ana SW am It's icy waters.
 With his teeth playing a tattoo AS he shook and shivered he made his | way round about to the gangs home. In the glow of the single oil lamp first one and then another occupant saw the apparition and ducked under the bed clothes. Nose was shaking so he could hardly speak and as he stood in the center of the room his companions crossed their fingers and uttered words only known to themselves ito prevent any charm coming to them.
 Occasionally man would take chance with one eye but it was not un- til the ghostly shroud was removed that anything was done to help their nearly frozen companion. When they finally realized that it was sure enough their gang member they told Nose what they thought of his actions and got him into bed. If Nose had taken it into his head to return to the hospi- tai without making himself known all of the argument ever thought of could not have convinced that gang that real "hant" had not paid them visit on Friday the thirteenth.
Putnam patriot., 1916-10-20
Sauye,- -'ir Taylor al il Again

A Hartford piper printed the follow. ing last Saturday.
 "Souveniri' William Ii. Taylor as ever was "Johnny on the spot Thurs day and distributed some thousands Of small Stars and Stripes in honor Of the home coming of the troops from The border. But in order 10 pass out xhe pational emblem "Souvenir7 had to miss bis sleep for he has beeG turn ing night into day of late cashiering at fhe Baldwin Lunch. The flags were eagerly grabbed and outside of the sol. dier boys "SouVenirh was the most popular parsonage on the scene.
Putnam patriot., 1916-10-20
Advent Christian Church

Sunday services. Morning service at i0.S0. Sunday school noon. Young peoples service at 6.la. Evening ser vice al !.
 Prayer meeting Thursday evening al 30.
 Rev. II. F.. Thompson, principal of the Boston Bible School and Ransom Institute, will occupy The pulpit next Sunday. "rhe faith of the fathers will be the subject of his morning dis. course. We expect he will be with us al the evening service when he will speak on "The war in Europe and it's relation to devine prophecy"
Putnam patriot., 1916-10-20
A Brand New BuncO Game
Mr. "Swift'' of New York Makes off
 With Motorcycle

"Mr. Swift" of New York, Maiden Lane business man, so he said, was in the city Monday afternoon with a fresh bunco game right from the metropolis.
 Swift looked over the field and posed as purchaser of second hand motor cycles, He wanted to buy one or two to sell again. He was first directed 10 Marc Lewis, a local dealer.
 Swift approached Lewis and stated that he was from the big village in the for second hand machines Lewis had two or three and was ready to do busi- ness. Swift showed check on Dsnielson bank for forty dollars which he said he received from machine he bought there and sold again.
 After Swift looked at Lewis ma. chimes be wanted to try one out. Lewis told Swift that he would run the ma chine himself and he, Swift, could go with him and see how 1t ran. Al the end of the conference no business was transacted.
 Swift then sought "a new field. He got in touch withi William Flemming of Providence, who was stopping at the Hotel Cargill Flemming had machine to sell, yes. Would he let Swift try 1t. sure. Swift started of on the machine. He ~as last seen going over Bridge street. When the machine with Swift at the handle bars did not return the police were notified
 Up on the edge of!phoenixville Swift appeared and offered to dispose Of the motorcycle at ridiculously low figure. The farmer was not in the market for motorcycles. Swift wanted to borrow two dollars 10 get 10 somewhere and when he agreed to leave the machine as security the two was passed ovcr Exit Swift to parts unknown.
Putnam patriot., 1916-10-20
rto the County Commissioners for windham
DAVID FLAGG,
 Town Clerk

Tto the County Commissioners for Windham County
 hereby apply for a druggists license to sell splrituous snd intoxicating liquors, ale, lager beer, hlne wine and cider. at IS Main street. town of Patnam, Conn. l agree not to sell spirituous and Intoxicating liquors to be drunk on the premises; l agree not to sell spirtuous and intoxicating liquors in quantities exceed- ing one gallon, except other than distilled liquors and those in quantities not exceeding hve gallons;, l agree to pay 65 dollars only for such license, and that it shall be revocable for misrepresentation if do not fulfil the fore going agreements.
 And l, on oath, do state that the business there to be carried on is one in which am engaged as proprietor employee of the proprietor, and that am licensed pharmacist Dated at Putnam, Conn.,, this 18th day ot October, A. D., 1916.
 HENRY L. RURT, Appliean. We, the undersigned, are electors and tax payers, owning real estate, of the town of Putnam, Conn.,, and hereby sign and endorse the foregoing application of Henry l.. Burt for a license. and hereby certify that said ap- pllcant is a suitable person to be licensed pur suant to said application.
 Dated at Putnam, Conn.,, this 18th day oi October, A. D., 1916.
 Franklin W. Perry
 J. B. Kent
 G. E. Brousseau
 George Harold Gilpatrie
 A. A. Houg ghton hereby certify that the above named signers and endorsers are electors and tax payers, own ing real estate, in the town of Putnam, Conn. Dated at Putnam, Conn.,, this 18th day oi
 DAVID FLAGG, Town Clerk.
Putnam patriot., 1916-10-20
Truth Versus PoIIteness.

Mother (to Elsie returned from party)-"Dld you bid good night to Narian's mamma and tell her you had a very pleasant time, as told youY Elsie-"Not 'zaetly, mamma. You see, Marian took the biggest piece of cake and spilled lemonade on my new dress, So l couldn't say what you told me but I told her mother goodnight and said guessed Marian had hal very pleasant time."-Boston Transcript.
Putnam patriot., 1916-10-20
TO the County Commissioners tor windham

ITO the County Commissioners for Windham County:
 Thereby apply for druggists license to sell spirituous and intoxicating liquors, ale, lager beer, rhine wine and cider, at Il MsIa street, town of Putnam. I agree not to sci spirituons and intoxicating liqIors to be druns on the premises; 1 agree not to sell sptrtnoas l and intoxicating liquors in quantities exceeding one gallon, except ether than distilled liquors and those in quantities not exceeding five ga5- lonss agree to pay 65 dollars only tor sacA license, and that it shall be revocable for ms representation if l do not fulfil the foregoi n- agreements.
 And I, on oath, do state that the business there 10 be carried on Is one in which am ea- gagged as proprietor or employee oi the pro Pfietor, and that 1 am licensed pharmaeist' Dated al Putnam. Conn.,, this 10th dsE oi October, A. D.. 1916.
 GEO. E. DRESSER. Applicant We, the undersigned. are electors ana .Aa payers, owning real estate, of the town ot fa'- nan, ,and hereby sign aud endorse the ioresolA- application of Geo. E. Dresser for 6 lcens.t and hereby certify that said applicant E q SUI. @ able person to be iieeI sed pursuant 10 saiu sf plication. Dated at Putnam, thls 2Oth day of Oct A. r 1916.
 G. Harold Gilpatric
 John Bryden henl
 John J. Russell
 Frederick A. Morred
 Jerome Tourtestssle I hereby certify that the above named slsn- and endorsers are electors and tax payers, " ing real estate, in the town of Putnam, s1-- Dated q, Putnam, Conn.,, this 2eth day ol ".
 DAVID FI-AGG,
 Town CiefK'
Putnam patriot., 1916-10-20
HIGH SCHOOL NOTES

Next Monday the first entertain : ment of the school lecture course will be given in the Assembly hail by MT. Squlers, the official photographer Of the Boston Chamber of Commerce on it's South American trip and the lee ture ought to prove very interesting. It will be illustrated by .stereoptieon slides of pictures of South America. A realistic journey of l6,000 miles through the trade centers and scenic wonders of the continent to the south of us, concerning which the great ma jority Of our people are woefniiy and inexcusably ignorant. Entrancing as dream journey through fairylsnd. Surprising as the unfolding of the story Of Aladdin. Inspiring AS the vision of ultimate American commercial supre- macy. A truly great lecture, up-to- date, and prophetic iof the future. Tickets can be obtained At the school that evening or from the pupils. Adv
 The entertainment given by theNew England choir Thursday evening un- der the auspices of the Senior class was attended by fair number, and the enthusiastic applause gave evi- dence lthat the concert and readings were appreciated. The sale Of tickets together with the proceeds from the candy table netted the class about sl2.
 Putnam High took part in the Inter. scholastic track meet held at Webster, Columbus Day afternoon. Eight schools participated, Webster winning first, Southbrldge second, Oxford third and Putnam fourth. Nearly all of last years records were broken.
 Walter Gordon was the only one from Putnam to receive medal He won second in the high jump equaling last years record of feet, Il inches. This years record was made by Dana from Oxford, feet.
 Monday afternoon M. B. Raefer Of the Portland Cement Association of Chicago gave stereopticon lecture in the school hall on the use of cement on the farm.
Putnam patriot., 1916-10-20

Children's services are to be conduct ed 'by Miss Adams Tuesday and Fri day afternoons at the church at the close of school.
 District Superintendent c. G. Scriv' ener is expected to be presen. Friday evening and will conduct quarterly conference at the close of the service.
 Miss Adams will conduct evangelis tic services every evening except Mon. days and Saturdays during October, al 1:SO and Sundays at l0:40 a n. and |, ?, m She is au earnest andIattractive speaker and everyone is cordially wei, come to attend the services.
Putnam patriot., 1916-10-20
The lazlest shenherd.

A century and more ago a pamphlet entitled ''The Shepherds of Salisbury Plain" set forth their notorious lazl- ness and said a gentleman offered a prize of guinea to the laziest of a slumbereus group. Some started np 10 claim the prize. which was won by the shepherd who merely murmured an invitation to shove it into his pocket.-London Globe,
Putnam patriot., 1916-10-20
Methodist Episcopal Church

The Sunday services were largely at. tended, large delegation being pres. ent from East Putnam in the evening Miss Frances B. Adams, the evangel. ist, preached strong, able sermons at both services, also leading an enthusi- astic song service preceding the ser- mon of the evening.
Putnam patriot., 1916-10-20
Mother Went Down Foot.

''Mother, how does salt growr asked Katherine. Mother. who was not up on the subject of minerals, and not wishing to show her ignorance, said: Now what is the use of asking about 1t. Why not plant some and find out ?'
Putnam patriot., 1916-10-20
Might Purchase.

Clerk-"Now. see here, little girl, can't spend the whole day showing you penny toys Do you want the earth with little red fence around it for one cent?" Little Girl-"Let me see it"-Life.
Putnam patriot., 1916-10-20
Where pessimist score.-

One difference between an optfmist and pessimist is that the pessimist can usually give you a number of tangible reasons for feeling as he does.
Arizona republican., 1916-04-05
CORONADO WINS
 FROM M|DW|CKS
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 RIVERSIDE, Cal, April 1.-The Cor onado Country club team defeated the Midwick club today in the best rolo game that has been played dur ing the tournament here. Major Ross won the game for Coronado in the last chukkur with a drive of 100 yards between the posts. The drive was made from a bad angle.
 Neustadt of Midwick and Unter- meyer of Coronado did the best in dividual playing. The mounts were the best of the week and there was more action in the game.
 Midwick had handicap of one goal.
 The finals for the Riverside cups will be played tomorrow.
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