Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1917-06-22
Huge Water Tanks Installed

THoMPsoN-Two representatives of
the kewane Water Supply 60. of Lam
easter, Penn, were engaged Saturday
and Monday unloading from ears at
the local station two huge air pressure
water tanks for the Gladding estate,
whose weight WAS said 10 be 1900
pounds each, and to have a capacity
of To- 600 gallons each. A special gear
or truck TO convey them was sent from
the works. Ten horses were required
they being furnished by Thomas Ryan
and George Law. The dimensions Of
the tanks we're eight feet in diameter
and forty feet long, boiler construction.
A fire at the residence of j ;. Lewis,
which only for prompt action of those
In the house who discoveredIit might
have been very serious, occurred Sun
day evening. The fire was caused
by an overheated chimney in ward
fobe closet through which it passed.
A coal ire had been kept all day in
the crate fireplace in the room where
Mr. Lewis was sick. The thoughtful
ness and quick faction of Miss Lewis
in bringing into use the fire extln-
guisher, and Mrs. Lewis in summon
ing assistance from neighbors. The
flames were soon eXtinguished. Most
Of the contents of the closet were DIES
hoyed. A fortunate thing about tiff
there is anything fortunate about a
ffe-was that il was discovered be-
tween and 8 O'Clock in the evening
before the family had retired.
An elaborate design of screen or fence
is being built on Mr.. Decker's grounds,
which will be very ornamental, and
also cut of the view of the rear of the
grounds from tbs street.
The Thompson Woman's Christian
Temperance Union will hold its annu-
al floral meeting nj the Kings Daugh-
ters' hall, East Thompson, next We'd
nesday, June 9th, at pm. Hostess
Is, Mrs. Emma Peckham, Mrs. Eliza
beth BiXby, land Mrs. Eva Hunting
ton. Topic, "The mission of flowers"
by the floral committee. A large at
tendance is desired.
George. Foster, the genial clerk in
the store has accepted a position as
electrician for Miss Clark in Pomfret
and expects to enter upon his duties
soon.
The graduating exercises of the
grammar and high schools OF the
town held in Grosvenoruale were at
scholars, who report that they were
Of most interesting character. Seve-
ersl pupils from the more rural dis
tfiets Of the town were among the
graduates.
The attendance at the services of the
cnurch on Sunday WIG small in num-
Der on account of theistormy day. Rev.
Wm. Chase gave sermon on the or
ganzation, work and needs of The Red
Cross society.
II is pleasure to report a decided
improvement in the health conditions
Of Lewis, The fire on Sunday
efdencing no hindranee TO it.
Mrs. Angelina Mills entertained rel
suyes from Stafford Springs on Sun
day.
AT the meeting of the grange on
tuesday evening the Lecturers hour
was one Of exceptional interest, being
Vi musical kind. Miss Grace White
u 0ulliord gave several selections on
Tue Ayiophone, Miss Monteith on the
sloiln and Miss Wallace, reader from
e4offs, eXcelled in their different parts.
a collation. and dancing followed.
Roland Mills is the owner of nice
oohing young horse purchased re-
~a''y from Putnam parties.
charles Peterson Jr, of Worcester
spent the week end with his parents
81 Brandy HILL
oscar Aunyan and wife entertained
'usi' soa Emery over weekend.
l.. knight and Miss Mildred
Anlght motored TO Storrs on Saturday
etulning with Mrs. Knight and Miss
anstlaan who have been spending
il thefe with class for instruction
- tanning vegetables.
alexander Maitland has been i'll a
~ lays the past week. The contin-
s; eu rainy and cloudy weather is being
s sssa The credit for the many i'll turns
nave prevailed among our people.
Miss Sherman.
Miss Muriel Backus Ia home for the
summer vacation.
ths So ayrtiee kingsbury is spending
summer at her home here.
b;a .uonas Ryan is having the hay at
"a aim In North Woodstock baled
convenient marketing.
TITS William Peckham came on
ns,;lsday and is occupying the Quin.
isset annex for the season.
JuIe sure and have your flag out for
Asys Independence Day. If you
you, ne ueorge L. Shaw can supply
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At sbs sl and Cut Glass is being shown
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