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Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1916-01-28
SUFFRAGE NOTES
Windllam County Campaign
In Charge Of Miss ROsamond DanielsOn,
Windham County Chairman

The Connecticut Womsn's Suffrage
Association is planning for nearly
twentry suffrage meetings to be held
In various towns and cities, beginning
with the last day of January and con-
tinuing through the first half of Feb
ruary.
In Windham County Miss Daniel
son will have full charge of the CAM
paign and the meetings there which
will be addressed by Miss Helen Todd,
will be at Plainfield, Willimsntic,
Brooklyn, Danielson, Pomfret, Wood
stock.
Miss Todd is well known in the East
for she has worked all through last
summer in the campaign states. She
fore going to California she had a mag
pificent training for suffrage work, for
she was for six years factory inspector
in Illinois, and for four years she
worked in settlement work at Hull
House, Chicago. In 1911 she went 10
California primarily to help the Cali
fornia women in their fight for the
vote. After the vote was won she
helped to organize the women to make
efficient use of their power.
The magnificent programme of legis.
lation which the California swomen
put through the legislature in the first
session after their acknowledgements
was wholly due to this efficient organ
ization of the former suffragists into
civic leagues. Miss Todd is born or.
ator and no one who hears her can re-
main unmoved by her eloquence.
She knows, as few women do know,
the difference between working for re-
forms in a state where women have no
political power and in state where
women vote. The campaign will be-
gin in Winoham County, Feb. 10th.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1916-01-28
Garage and Livery Stable Business
viii Continue

Mrs. M. II. Joy was appointed ex-
ecutrix OF the will OF Michael Il. Joy
on Jan. 26th.
All Of Mr.. joys contracts and agree
ments Will be carried out TO the letter.
The business will be continued for the
present and at least until 1t can be
sold TO advantage. Mr.. Joy carried
the largest amount of stock, automo-
bile accessories sad automobiles In
this section and large stock OF new
and second hand cars are on hand for
sale. The best of mechanics will be-
employed for repair work and quick
and efficient service will be given. j.
f. Carpenter is In charge for Mrs. Joy.
Andrew V. Frost will continue In
charge of the books.of both garage and
stable. Herbert o. Owens, formerly in
the employ Of Il. ID. Bugbee, has been
employed to assist at the garage.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1916-01-28
Wou,au's Relief Corps

AT the meeting OF the Woman's Re-
lief Corps No. IS, held Tuesday, Jan.
25th, the following officers were in-
stalled.
President, Mrs. Mary j. Wright.
Senior vice president, Mrs. ELLA w.
Wood
Junior vice president, Mrs. Mary l..
Pray
Secretary, Mrs Mary G.. sherman.
Treasurer, Mrs. Mabel J Carpenter.
Chaplain, Mrs. Mary ), Kenyon.
Conductor, Mrs. Sadie Il. Williams.
Guard, Mrs Anna L. Aluee.
Assistant conductor, Mrs MinaPerry.
Assistant guar1, Mrs. Diantha Chat
fee.
Patriotic instructor, Mrs. Elizabeth
s. Howell
Press correspondent, Mrs. Annie T..
SpaIding.
Musician, Miss Nellie Jacques.
Color bearers--No. |, Mrs. Ida Kle-
bart; No. 2, Mrs. Mabel Frank lin; No.
3, Mrs Ida Johnson; No. 4, Mrs. Anna
Gilmore.
Department president Of New LON
don Mrs. Robertine Kelsey was the In
stalling officer. Refreshments were
served and a social hour enjoyed.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1916-01-28
W. D. LabelIe Offerer Of Cup
DayvilIe Druggist Takes Interest in Sport

Ody SIiC Dfukxtot ianSs ihtSiSot ~ oPVit
Now that it is practically certain
that the northern section of the East
ern Connecticut High School Base
Ball League will accept the trophy cup
offered by an anonymous, the gentle
man has allowed his name to be
known. The donor Of the cup Is w.
+. Labeile. Mr.. Labelle Is well known
for his interest In local sports and was
one of the bsckers of the strong Day.
Vile base bali team In 1.-THE days of the
n,w defunct Eastern Connecticut base
bali league.
The present High school league Is
com posed OF teams in Noywich Free
Academy, Stonington High and Yves.
terly High in the southern section, and
Southbridge High, Bartlett High Of
Webster, Putnam High, KiIlingly
High of DanieIson, and Windham High
of Wiilimantic in the northern section.
The trophy offered is given without
conditions except that it is to be com
peted for oy the teams in the northern
section only and will not become The
property of any team unlesssthat team
has stood at the head in the standing
twice or three times, this to be decided
later The cup will be exhibited in the
different towns of the circuit and is ex
pected will tend to create additional
interest in the games this season. The
league season will open April 18th.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1916-01-28
Nearly Asphyxiated by Illuminating Ga,

Louis Beausoleil, employe Of tho
Putnam Light Il Power Company, was
nearly asphyxiated by escaping gas In
ditch on South Meadow street Tues
day afternoon.
You know Louie. Yes7 He was
the traffic "cop" At Bugbee corner last
summer. He stood out In the broIling
sun and directed automobiles, hay
carts, conl teams, OK wagons and vari-
GUS other vehicles as TO how to round
the corners in keeping with the new
city ordinance.
When cold weather set in and traffic
became light Louie got job with the
company that ilIuminates the city
Tuesday afternoon he was with gang
of men repairing pipe on South
Meadow ,street. There was consider
able gas flowing that no one had to
pay for, thank goodness. Louie in
hailed quantity Of it and fell asleep.
Ills fellow semployes tried 70 awaken
Louie but he slumbeTcd On. Tuey
tried TO walk him up and down the
highway but his legs had hinges In
them. He WAS then taken TO the hos
pItal and within little while was the
same old Louie once more, none The
worse for his little experience.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1916-01-28
Newspaper Gem Fools Old "EIectris'

Ii any mortal on this mundane
streets 1t is the newspaper gem. When
he has handed lin his last copy he Is
deserving of pass to the brightest of
shores beyond. or course he wouldn't
go anywhere unless he had pass. He
has always travelled that way and
would be too proud to work or pay his
passage even to the foot of the golden
stairs. His work here below Is enough
of trial and torment to satisfy even
the heartless keeper Of the lower re-
gions. Hence he has nothing to fear.
However, this little old world has Its
bright spots and he Is in no hurry to
leave the smell of the ink and the hur-
ly burly of press dry.
The gem is full Of current rumors,
current news, current events and cur
rent stories. His old system carries
around thousands of volts and yet he
smiles. But nix on electric current
Here he finds he is just human after
all. The discovery was made right
here in the city Monday evening. The
demonstration was made to the salts
faction of scribe who covers Putnam
for an ut.of-town paper. lie was
alone when he made the discovery
and might have kept the story. But
he had few more inches OF his daily
column to fill and he released 1t, for
you and me to read.
1t was in his office. AS he stood In
the gathering darkness he reached up
to turn on an electric light. The
phone WAS near at hand. He thought
he could get a story off the wire. He
reached for the receiver as he switched
on the light. He got 1t. 1t came of
the wire. The fact that its his own
story told by himself Is proof that he
fooled Old Electris. There were no
warning bells or whistles. Blackness
of night fell. He awoke on his back
in a fnr corner OF the room. His news
sense awoke first and he multered,
"Anything new" He expected ST.
Peter to answer but no answer came.
He was alone. lie rallied, pounded of
the story condensed, and went out
into the evening. The stars shone
bright The noise Of Main street sound.
ea like sweet music. Never had the
old world locked better to this parlicu
lar gem.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1916-01-28

course it is regretted that the trouble
has occurred. Putnam has been un-
usually free from labor troubles. There
has been now and then little fiurries
but nothing ever came of them. The
employees have confidence in their em
ployers and most of the help is of long
standing. There are no organizations
among the employees in the mills, Fall
of whom seem satisfied with their
treatment and the wages paid.
While no one wishes to take sides in
the present difficulty the general opin.
ion seems to be Tint if the help at the
Eclipse factory were in such straits as
the union representatives. would have
it believed, something would have
been heard of the matter here In the
city. IL would seem that these men in
in non union shop would have made
their own appeal if they were not sat
isfied with conditions, not 10 the
unions of which they were not mem.
beers or which they had renounced, but
TO their employers. The employers
say that no grievances of any kind
have been submitted To them and that
as far rs they knew conditions were
satisfactory TO the hands until inter.
ference came from outside.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1916-01-28
GRANGE NOTES
Oeinebaug Pomona

The officers Of the Pomona grange
met Mt the Putnam Inn on Wednesday
and formulated plans for the work OF
the body during the present year. a
special dinner vas served at which
State Deputy Walter ;E. Price of En-
field was guest These present were:
Master, Charles A. Wheeler, Connee-
ticut Agricultural college.
Overseer, Franklin Bennett, Ashford.
Treasurer, Vine II. franklin, Brook
Ign.
Secretary, Mrs. Susie q. Williams,
Brooklyn.
Miss Mary Ross, Mrs. w. ]. Bartlett,
Putnam.
Mrs. Caroline NJ. Haines, Pomfret
Center.
Randolph II. Chandler, Thompson.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1916-01-28
AGRICULTURAL
EXTENSION
School Being Held at South Woodstock
Much interest and Enthusiasm


The Extension School being held in
South Woodstock, started Tuesday
morning at 8 O'Clock in the hall at the
feir ground. The interest and enthu-
slasm OF Woodstock people were proven
by the attendance of forty men at the
morning session. Two sessions are
held deily beginning at ard ending
at O'Clock.
b. G.. Southwick, assistant agrono-
mist of the Agricultural College, OPEN
ed the school by explaining its purpose
and the methods of work. He then
introduced r.. e. Jones, the Exten-
sion Poultryman, who gave the first
lesson on "Seleetion and Caring for
Breeding Stock The greater part
of the time was spent In discussing
methods of detecting the high pro-
ducers by their appearance. The rea-
son for selecting breeders In August,
September and October BY means Of
pale shanks, pliable pelvis bones, ca
pacity, quality, and activity were
plainly brought out. Methods of Sc
Letting male birds by rapid growth,
early maturity, and capacity were dis
eussed. Ii was shown where the one
all important quality of breeding stock
was vigor and vitality.
The second poultry lecture was on
"lncahation and Brooding,1 and treat
ed the methods of operation, care and
management of incubators and brood
ers, beginning with the egg and follow
ing the chicks along to six weeks OF
uge.
Az 10 o'clock Mr.. Southwick gave an
interesting talk on "Soil Formation
and How Plants Grow.n
Wednesday and Thursday were also
interesting days. The closing day Is
this Friday.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1916-01-28
Putnam Boy Gets Place on New York
School Board

Mayor Mitchell OF New York has
announced his appointments Of men,
beers OF the Board OF Education for the
Borough of Manhattan. Among the
appointees is Lawyer Walter III. Gil
patric, of 247 Eighty-fourth street,
member of the law firm Of Bassett,
Thompson Il Gilpstric. Mr.. Gilpatric
is son of Mr.. and Mrs. George w.
Gilpatric, Fremont street, and for
three years has been member of the
local school board In Brooklyn. He Is
graduate of the Putnam High school,
Amherst College and New York law
school. The appointment to such
position in the the country's metropo-
lis is highihonor.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1916-01-28

All OF the mills in Putnam, In fact
In Eastern Connecticut, have now
wage schedule increased recently per
cent. There has been some suggestion
that The increase might be due to the
minimum wage law for women In
NJ Massachusetts,. One of the leading
cotton manufacturers and of the lead
ing wooden manufacturers asked re-
garding this aspect Of the case said
that they did not think there was any
thing in 1T. The manufacturers are
experiencing good times. Orders are
coming in and business Is good. Some
mill granted an increase. This was
followed by another and all fell into
line. The Massachusetts law had no
bearing on the situstion.as far rs these
manufacturers could see.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1916-01-28
Putnam Grange

A public installation of the officers
of Putnam Grange was held in Owls
hall Tuesday evening. The installing
officer was State Deputy Walter T..
Price of Enfield, assisted by Junior
Deputy Mrs. Susie G. Williams of
Brooklyn. The work was well done,
tableaux being given by Misses Mer-
win and Rose Cutler, with singing by
a quartette consisting of Misses Jose
phine NJ. Clifford and Dorcas Bartlett,
Frank Lowe, and Kenneth sharpe,
with l.. o. Williams at the piano.
Remarks and refreshments followed
the installation. The officers installed
were as follows:
Master, Marjorie G. Bradford.
Overseer, Ella W. Wood.
Lecturer, Dorothy J. Bartlett.
Steward, Arthur Fonrtellotte.
Assistant Steward, Ralph Potter.
Chaplain, Estelle Carpenter.
Treasurer, Nolney Reed.
Secretary, Beatrice X Reed.
Gatekeeper, Fred Smith.
Ceres, Emma Merriam.
Lady Assistant Steward, Alice Ship.
pee.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1916-01-28
Speaker Former Putnam Boy

Mr.. Paul chapman of Bridgeport
who is TO address the mass meeting IN
Union hall, February 3rd, is former
Putnam boy having lived here as
lad from 1854 10 1855 His father was
Rev. A. r. Chapman formerly rector
of St. Philips church and while here
one OF Putnam's most prominent citi-
zens. He was chairman Of the town
school board, among the first 10 con-
ceive the idea of public library for
Putnam and leader in public affairs.
He left here to accept call al the
other end of the state.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1916-01-28
Night School Progressing

The registration at the night school
recently started in the high school
building has reached Isl. There is an
average attendance Of 100 TO 10, some
being kept away because the factories
wherein they are employed are run
ming evenings. The chief attention Is
now directed to reading, writing and
arithmetic but there Is nm advanced
class OF about twenty taking up eie-
mentary high school work. Nearly
all of the different nHlionaIities in the
city are represented.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1916-01-28
Chautauqua interests

Mrs. Helen Mari, 5warthmore, Pa,
junior Chautauqua director, WAS here
Tuesday afternoon and conducted an
interesting meeting OF the Junior Win
ter Chautauqua club In the assembly
hall at the Israel Putnam school.
Games were played, stories read and
reports from committees received.t
At the home of Miss Bertha Sargent
there was a meeting Tuesday evening
of the guarantors of the Putnam
Junior Chautauqua club. Plans for
the spring and summer work Of the
organization were discussed.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1916-01-28
engagement Announced

Gustav Reiter of Webster announces
the engagement of his daughter, Alice,
to Francis l.. Tetreault, formerly Of
this city. Mr.. Tetreault is graduate
of putnam High school and is now
employed as the private secretary to
the Secretary Of the District of Column
bia, at Washington, ID. &.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1916-01-28
Valentine Day Party

The annual Valentine Day enter
eainment by the Woman's Board of
the Day Kimball hospital will be CIV
en- on Wednesday, February 10. 1t is
planned to have concert and cake
sale in the afternoon and IA dance and
card playing in the evenings
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1916-01-28
Senexet Grange

Wednesdaysevening, Jan. 10th, the
officers for the ensuing year were In.
stalled. 1t was most impressive
ceremony, conducted by l.. IL. Healey,
past master of the State Grange, as,
sisted by Mrs. w. &. Child OF Senexet.
A report of the lecturers conference
held at Hartford in connection with
the State Grange was given by Mrs.
Louise l.. Child. Aniexceilent oyster
supper was served by the reireshment
committee.
The program for the next meeting,
February 2d will be given by the fresh
men.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1916-01-28
Lecture on Automobile Trip

II. II. Davenport will give An infor-
NAL leeture.on his recent automobile
tour across the continent ion Saturday
evening, January 18th, at s O'Clock, at
the Pomfret Neighborhood Association
home.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1916-01-28
Jewish War Sufferers

President Wilson proclaimed Thurs
day, Jan. q, as collection day for the
relief of the Jewish war sufferers. Give
freely to a most worthy cause.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1916-01-28
Interesting Locals
ADVERTISEMENT

Hulled corn at Afnoid's fish market.
Remember that delicic US hulled corn
is fresh made every Thursday Mt Ar
nold's fish market.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1916-01-28

--Ofrin smith, nearing 18TH birth
day, has just rounded out 50 yean 8
his trade as blacksmith. He y -
lively engaged At his work every day.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1916-01-28
Receives Offer Of Promotion

s. Macdonald of 255 Elm street, has
been offered position as Master Me-
chanic with the Baltimore & Ohio rail-
road system, but as yet does net know
whether he will accept 1t or not. He
is at present travelling engineer for the
Locomotive Superheater company and
has charge of superheater engines on
the following systems: Erie, Balti-
more IL Ohio, Western Maryland, Ma
ryiand ,& Pennsylvania, Richmond,
Fredericksburg & Potomac, Buffalo,
Rochester & Pittsburg, Philadelphia
& Reading, Ksnawha & Michigan,
Pittsburg, Shaumat d Northern, and
Washington Terminal.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1916-01-28

Thomas Hill OF Russell, MINI,
has bought the George Il. Wilcox farm
at Hnrrisvilie.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1916-01-28
HIGH SCHOOL NOTES

The basketball team goes to Woon-
socket Friday for game with that
High school.
rhe local team showed Plainfield
under such an avalanche of scores last
Friday Us 81 that except TO state that
by doing so she maintained her lead in
the league we are going to pass over
the game entirely
There was lots of fun and plenty OF
spirit exhibited in the p. IL. 5. Girls
VS. Alumni Girls game held between
the halves ON Friday. The school
girls eked out with the victory 4-2,
but they had hard time doing il be
cause the fast Alumni five put up
game that did them credit. The local
girls have improved a lot. Their pass
work is snapper and their game faster.
School Alumni
Gagne rf Fuller
Mann II leClaire
Bartlett Dwyer
Beard rg Champeau
Arnold lg Wright
,
from fouls, Gagne q Two 10 minute
halves. Referee, Bradford; timer, viii
ley.
Putnam High won from the Bartlett
High of Webster in Putnam Wednes-
day evening 56-l0
The secretary of the base ball league
has announced the following schedule
for the northern division:
April 10 kilIingly at Webster
Putnam at SouthbridSe
20 Southhridge ut Killingly
Wllimsntic at Putnam
May Webster at Putnam
q Southbridge ut Willimantic
Il Webster at kilIingly
Is Webster AT Wilimantic
Killingiy at Putnam
II Killingly at Willimantic
Webster at Southbridge
"A Nillimantic ut Southbridge
Putnam at Webster
y Soulhbfidge at Webster
Putnam ut Willimantic
81 Saulhoridge at killingly
June Putnam at killingly
Nillimantic at Webster
Soulhbridge at Putnam
Willimantic at kilIIngly
The January number of the Oberlin
Literary Mag azine contains two fresh
man honor themes. One of these call
ed "a Double Identity was written
by Miss Phoebe X Beard of the +. III.
s. Glass of 1915. The school is always
glad to hear that its graduates are
winning honors in the higher institu.
lions TO which they go.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-01-18

Ten months the year show vigorous upward tendency with
substantial gains the dull months the percentage OF loss
less than that of competitor.
July December inclusive the figures douby
The gain lines during the last months expressed
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-01-18
Increase in Circulation for Year 1915
Daily :360{o Sunday 661o

By procamng single standard of truth editorials and
advertisements The Tribune appeals grovy clientele of
and responsible eadeshe class whic grade
acve rtser wishes reach.
Both daily and Sunday made distinct gain during every month of
the year The hundred thousand mark reached in November
for the daily of than 1884, The Sunday delivers
balance the side of 669 for the The
bned Daily and Sunday shows approximate 4Of
Consider The Tribune onreurnable 1t employs dubious
initiation metods figures not ugged dark and dew
All the approval Of the Audit Bureau
Of Calculations You get exactly what buy The Tribune
that rather than less the promise which perform
usthes.
By keeping clean, maintaining straightforward policy, adding al
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lmes-lhc lrlbune has Weigh compare it,
Judge it for WHAT IT IS AND WHAT 1T IS CERTAIN TO BE.
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October 1921
November 117,750
December 145,84O
$3.50
77,129
98,643
July
August
September

average monthly gain during the latter of the of o
In December The Tribune Daily and Sunday, oudsanced all
petors showing larger than other morning
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the twelve months 1876 SIS lines trihe than also
greater than that of other the morning field
look at angle The Tribune leads the way, acvaed by
an impulse that cannot denied and by policy that
proves the might of right.
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Asain-Truth has prevailed. The public /
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keep in good company. The Tribune'S to
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The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1916-03-09
Jacob Crum.

Jacob Crum was born in Column
biana county, Ohio, jar IA, 1887,
and died Feb. 81, 1916, aged ~
years, 1 month and Z days.
He was the son of John and Polly
Crum, the fourth child of family
of twelve, three of whom are now
residents of Columbiana county,
Ohio. He grew to manhood in Ohio
and there received his education. Re-
naming with his parents until he
enlisted in the Union army in 1862.
He was a member of Company G,
1O4th Ohio Infantry and served with
that command until the close of the
war, coming to Decatur county, Iowa,
in 1859 where he lived until his
death. ...
Mr.. Crum was married on Sept.
18, 1866, to Miss Roxana Engle, who
passed away, August 81, 1876. To
this union two children were born,
John Gibson, who died May 7, 1876,
and Mary E., the wife of Boyd Eek,
a resident of Lineville. On the 21st
of June, 1877, Mr.. Crum was again
married to Mrs. Elizabeth Ann Jew
EFT Jackson. Tho this union two chill