Putnam patriot., 1917-12-28

F Br. Omer LaRue died at half past six o'clock this Friday morning at his home on Woodstock avenue. AL though he had been in fhiing health for some years he WAS up and about Thursday and his sudden taking away came as shock to the citizens of Put nam where he has lived for the past torty-ive years. lie has been d suffer st ~ith Jaundice and Thursday after noon he had bad turn. His condi- bon was considered so serious that the children were sum moned To his bed side The funeral will oe held at St, Mary's church Monday at i0 o'clock
 Dr. baRue. was one of Putnam's best known citizens. As 2 French Canadian he was known throughout New England and beyond He had been an unliring worker for the prog ress of his people and he had presided RI many public gatherings of Cansdi. ans in every New England state.
 He was of a genial disposition, made friends easily. was esteemed and res pecled and had held public offices for years. He WAS looked up to as lead e and man who could always be dependen upon.
 He was successful in his practice of medicine and had a good practice for years. In politics he WAS staunch democrat Notwithstanding he Was living in community strongly repub- hcan he had time after time been elected to public office. He had been 2 candidate for congress and mayor of Putnam but he was in the minority offices, although polling fine vote.
 The doctor was well liked by all. He look great deal Of interest in all pub lie affairs, was always willing to do his part when called upon, and took pride in his home city. He was man to attract friends and he had many who will sorrow al his loss.
 Dr. LaRue came of strong French lineage lie is a native of St. Dennis, Quebec, Canada, where he was born, March II, lS49, son of Levi and Na- fie.te tBrazesul LaRue. The 'respec- tive families were founded in the Do- minion of Canada at an early day.
 Dr. l4aRue attended the public schools of his native town until II wears of age when he maIricnlated in the college of St Hyacinth near the city of Quebec There he mpleted an eight year classical course.
 After leaving this institution the doctor went to Montreal where he be came A student in the Victoria Medi cal University, now the medical de- partment of the famous University of Laval. There he continued the study Of medicine and surgery four years being graduated as member of the class Of 1872 with the degree ot Doctor oi Medicine.
 Soon after graduation the doctor came to Putnam and opened an office. He was successful from the stsrl and aside from six months In'lsl6. when v" vas associated with Dr J cqne>, Mot- oester. has lived here eenliruoasiy ever since
 The doctor wss a remoer of the Windham Couatv tledics Associa lion and was it's president ie lsaS ee wss also mem Der of the State sieu csl Society and the National Medical Assorlation. He was charter mem' Der Of Cargill Council, k of c., and oi Putnam Lodge Of EIks. He was n membe of The Aresnum club and oi 3t. Mary's church, where ne was an active worker in parish and church aaurs. He was charter member ot Inc Franco American Historical oo- cietv of the United States and "Hs for lime it's treasurer and prominent in it's afYairs.
 lie was an especial friend of Arthat