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Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1917-06-08
PUTNAM, CONN. FRIDAY, JUNE 8 1917
SAVED MANS LIFE
Quick Thinking Followed by Quick Ac-
ton by Brakeman John Baker
Brings Express Train TO a Stop Within
-Four Feet of Owen Donahue

The large crowd at the Putnam rail-
road station witnessed real "thriller"
Saturday evening and commended the
presence of mind, quick thought and
action Of brakeman John Baker, which
saved the life of Owen Donahue of
Providence who, in an intoxicated
condition, was staggering down the
main line track in front of the oncom-
ing Boston express which was late.
The train was brought to a stop within
four feet of Donahue who stood be-
tween the rails motioning for it to come
on.
The train had blown the station
whistle and was coming up through
the yard ut fast clip. 1t was behind
time and the shades of night were fall.
ing. A man was seen 10 leave the
station platform and start down the
track in the path of the onrushing
train. With head down the man stag
gered along to his death. The waiting
passengers stood staring at the man
expecting to see him ground beneath
the wheels of the express.
John Baker, rear brakeman on the
train that leaves for Worcester upon
the arrival of the Boston train, WAS
one of the witnesses to the scene but
he did not remain inactive. He saw
there was an opportunity. With a
red light grasped in ihis hand he ran
down the track waving this danger
signal which the engineer ,of the ex-
press saw and blew his whistle also
applying the emergency,b brakes. The
train made such quick stop that the
passengers said they were brought up
out of their seats. 1t was none too
quick however for when the train
came to a standstill 1T was within
about four feet of the intoxicated man
who, oblivious of his danger, stood mo
tioning for the train to come on. Don
ahue was 5arrested and taken to the
police station.
In court Monday morning Donah ue
plead guiltyzto intoxication and was
sentenced to 30 days in Jail and costs
of 5000. He said he realized then
what a narrow escape he had had and
was thankful that his life had been
saved.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1917-06-08
High School Notes

Monday Putnsm high went to Pom
fret and defeated Pomfret ENDS, 1i-8.
The game was well played and Put
nam played good ball.
Glass Day exercises will be held
Wednesday afternoon, June 20, in the
school hall. Graduation exercises will
take place Friday evening, June ~, at
s o'clock in the Bradley theatre. Ex-
governor Walsh of massachusetts will
be the speaker. The reception will be
held In Union hall Monday evening,
June Is, sat o'clock. The baccalau-
reate service will be held In the Con-
gregational church Sunday evening,
June IL, at 1880 o'clock. The address
will be given by Rev. George y.
Stanley, pastor OF the Methodist
church.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1917-06-08

| Cards have been received In Putnam
| announcing the birth OF son, Bui
Mathews, born May IL In, Waikiki
| Hawaii, to Mr.. and Mrs. Leslie H.
Mathews. Mrs. Mathews Is the daugh-
ter of Mr.. and Mrs. William ii. Ham,
mond, and niece Of George A. Ham,
mond, Putnam. She lis graduate OK
Putnam High School and the Emerson
College OF Oratory, Boston.
There was a meeting OF the French
Canadian citizens In the north end OF
the city, Tuesday night. The meeting
was addressed by Rev. &. +. Bedard,
Postm aster. Alexander Gilman, Isaac
Charnpeau, c.. Harold Gilpatric and
Daniel Byrne, who talked on the Lib
erty Lean.
+. j. Daniels has returned TO john
stown, Pa, after short visit at his
home here Miss Mary Daniels Of
Philadelphia is The guest of her moth
or.
Putnam Trade school lost TO Wind
ham High, II TO 2, at WilIimantic,
Thursday.
MIR. and Mrs. Lewis 7. Champlln
have returned from their wedding trip
10 W ashington, ID. Z.
Miss &. IA. Tebbutt, the Public
Health nurse, Is iii al the home Of f..
w. seward.
Malcolm Wiley was In Worcester
Wednesday and called on acquaint-
ances at Clark college.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1917-06-08
Red Cross Musicale

An opportunity to help the Red
Cross and incidentally have pleasant
afternoon will be given the people of
Putnam land Thompson on Friday ,
June Sth. On that day Miss Wiley is
giving a musical tea at her house In
Thompson, from four till five-thirty
for the benefit of theiRed Cross. Ad-
mission, which includes tea, will be 20
cents.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1917-06-08
Brakeman Hurt as Car 0yerturns

e. +. 2. Jones of Putnam, employed
as brakeman by Ithe "New Haven"
road, sustained fractured heel and a
confusion of the left hip Monday morn
ing when freight car that was being
shunted onto siding near Bolton
Jones jumped from the car, but his
heel caught on rail. He was taken
in an automobile to the office OF DR..
H. r Sharpe of Manchester. The car
WAS lacked back on to the tracks and
later taken 10 Hartford.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1917-06-08

| pole at the csrner Of Ring and Grove
streets was brought up. IL was stated
that a new flag was flying there but
no one in the council knew where it
came from.
The mayor reported that Monday
night he swore in sixty members OF
the Home Guard as special police men
| who could be called on In case of any
need arising.
1t was voted that the committee be
given power to act in the matter of in
stalling three new electric lights in the
MHnhasset village.
AL derman Marcy called attention to
the enforcement Of ordinances relative
TO the parking of automobiles and
speeding. Alderman Dupre said that
Providence street Is used as trace
track by motorists and that during
six hours in one day he counted eighty
machines going from 40 to 40 miles an
hour by his store. The mayor said he
had received complaints OF bicycles
being ridden on the sidewalks. The
matter of enforcing the ordinance rela-
tive to the height of awnings was also
spoken Of.
AS result Of these matters being
called to the councils attention IL was
voted that the police committee De
empowered TO place sign on hfe
headquarters 50 that IL would be evil
dent what the building is used for
that signs be placed on hydrants Ia the
business section also on the south side
Of Front street near the bank forbid
ding the parking Of cars. The police
committee was directed to notify all
owners OF awnings to have them the
required distance above the sidewalk.
The regular monthly bills were Or
dered paid. 1t was nearly 1870 when
the council adjourned.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1917-06-08
Attended Wedding in Maiden

Thomas Hutchins 6rosvenor, for
merly of Pomfret and at one time a
pupil In the Putnam High school, and
Miss Jessie Agnes keene, daughter OF
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred w. Keene, were
married at the Keene home, 1915
Salem street, Maiden, at seven O'Clock
Tuesday evening.
Mr.. Grosvenor's parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. f. IL. Grosvenor of Pomfre ct, his
sisters, Misses Belle and Josie Gros-
venor, and Omer Miiot of Putnam
were among the out.oftown guests at
the wedding.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1917-06-08
Suicides Body Brought to Putnam

The body of Harry e. Cook, who
committed suicide in East Hartford,
Tuesday, by drinking carbolic ncid,
was brought to Putnam, Thursday at.
ternoon. A burial service was held Mt
the Grove street cemetery, Rev. +. ID.
Sargent officiating. Cook was 81
years old and lived in Putnam some
time ago.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1917-06-08
DR.. Bicknell of Providence to Talk on
DR.. John Clark

Through theieourtesy of the Eliza
beth Porter Putnam chapter, ID. A.
r., the pupils of the High school and
interested friends are TO have the priv
ilege Monday forenoon, June II, at ii
c, clock of listening to historical adj
dress by Thomas w. Bieknell, A. NJ,
LID, of Providence.
Mr.. Bicknell will speak on "Dr.
John Clark Of Aquidneck (R. ~ the
first founder of soul liberty in a de-
mocracy.
The lecturer promises much OF in
terest as Mr.. Bicknell from his re-
searches asserts that it is, to John
Clark rather than to Roger Williams,
that early establishment OF religious
liberty. Mr.. Bicknell spoke in Put
nam last year.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1917-06-08
Enlist For Railroad Work
Local New Haven Employees Expect 10
Sail in 30 Days

Howard w. James and Glen Dow,
car inspectors, Arthur H. Packer, en-
gineer in the local railroad yard, and
Arthur Maloney, passenger brakeman,
all of Putnam, went to Boston Monday
and enlisted in f company of the
Fourth Reserve regiment of engineers.
This company is an organization of
men that will do railroad duty in
Europe. 1t is enc OF ten regiments or
ganized for similar purpose and the
Putnam men were ordered to report at
Boston between June 10th and 10th.
The men were told that they would
in all probability be enroute for France
within 30 days.
The men will be engaged in railroad
ing, work with which they ARE famil-
lar, establishing on a better basis the
transportation facilities Of the war
ridden republic Of France. The men
will be armed with automatic revolvers
and uniformed by the Z. 5. govern
ment.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1917-06-08
Leading Suffragists Take Canning
Course at Storrs College

Between thirty and forty suftragists
entered their names for the first course
of instruction in canning at the Con
necticut Agricultural college, which
opened Monday. The sufiragists are
under the leadership of Miss Rutz
Rees, chairman of the central war
service committe of the Connecticut
Woman Suffrage association. They
are.from all parts of the state and in
clude almost all the members of the
war service committee.
The group includes Miss Mary Bulk
ley, Mrs. Arthur Wiedman, Mrs. Louis
f. Middlebrook, Mrs. A. b. listen,
Miss Katherine Bennett and Miss
Catherine Flanagan OF Hartford, Mrs
H. W. Fleck, Mrs. John Grant, Mrs
William Chew and Mrs. Harry Hurl-
burt, Bridgeport; Mrs. j. Slsde Ely
and Mrs. Joseph Whitney, New Ha-
ven; Mrs. A. E. Scranton Taylor, Miss
Grace Ludlow and Miss Alice Smith,
Norfolk Mrs. f. A. Spencer .and Miss
Grace Murray, Guilford; Miss Gladys
Gilbert, Tarifiville; Mrs Sam Russell
Jr., Middletown; Miss Daphne Selden,
Deep River; Miss Katherine Luding-
ton, Lyme; Miss Rosamond Daniel
son and Mrs. w. j. Bartlett, Patnam
Miss Sherman and Mrs. &. L.. knight,
Thompson.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1917-06-08
COMPLIMENT
SCHOOL TEACHER
Town School Board Elects Teachers
Raises Tuition OF Outside High School
Pupils

The regular meeting of the school
board was held Monday evening.
Three teachers were elected: Marion
j. Pease, who has been teaching in the
Roeklsnd, Me, high school, was elect.
ed teacher of Latin In the high school
at a salary of $500; Fannie NJ. Crute of
Biddeford, Me, was elected teacher OF
modern languages at salary of 5000;
Natalie Dion, who has been teaching
at the Putnam Heights school, was
nam school at a salary of so25.
1t WAS voted to increase the tuition
of pupils from other towns attending
the high school from S45 TO S65 year.
creased cost of maintaining the schools.
The resignation of Miss Gertrude
Hall, for the past nineteen years
teacher In the Israel Putnam school,
was received. Miss Hall expressed
her appreciation of the courteous
treatment accorded her by the board
and by parents since she has been here.
The resignation was accepted with
regret and 1t was voted to have the
secretary send Miss Hall letter ex-
pressing their regret mt her leaving
and appreciation of her faithful SER
vices.
The following letter was sent TO Miss
Hall by the secretary on behalf of the
board;
Putnam, June 5th, 1917.
Miss Gertrude l.. Hall, Putnam.
My dear Miss Hail.
| | beg to inform you that your resig-
nation as teacher In the public schools
of Putnam was received, presented at
the meeting OF the school committee
held on Monday night, and accept
ed with sincere regret.
BY vote of the board, | am instruct.
ed TO inform you of the committees
action and 10 express TO you lis best
wishes for your future.
Your valuable services of the past
nineteen years as a teacher In the
|
| preeIsted by the committee and by the
citizens of the town. Your work has
been thorough, conscientious, and per-
formed willingly and with personal
| interest at ail times. The result OF
your labors cannot we'll be estimated,
as you have sent hundreds OF children
TO the upper grades OF the schools
| with firm foundation and q thorough
preparation for the work to be taken
up there.
| That your services have been appre.
ciated by the parents and the citizens
has been evidenced from time to time
by words of commentator that have
come 10 the board. That you feel that
duty calls you TO other fields at this
time leaves the committee no alterna-
tive but TO accept your resignation,
and in so doing the committee wishes
to inform you that IL is with sincere
feelings Of regret that the town loses
mittee teacher In whose good work
implicit confidence might at all times
be placed.
Again assuring you OF the best
wishes OF the committee and hoping
that your future work may be pleasant
aud congenial to you, / remain,
Very respectfully yours,
Charles l.. Torrey,
Secretary.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1917-06-08
High School Pupils to Buy a Liberty
bond

Prosecuting Attorney Eric Ill. John.
son addressed the pupils Of the high
school Monday morning on the pres
ent war situation and the needs Of the
country. He spoke of the Liberty
Loan and Its necessity rs a part Of the
country's war program.
Mr.. ,Johnson's remarks were most
int resting and that he impressed the
pupils was evidenced ny the fact that
when put to vote IL was unanimously
decided that the pupils should con.
tribute rs cents each with which to
purchase Liberty Bond for the school,
the interest TO be used for school pur-
poses.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1917-06-08
Present American Flag

A. G. Warner Relief corps, g. A. r.,
Sunday noon presented TO the Sunday
school of ST. Philips Episcopal church
an American flag. The presentation
speech was made by Mrs. Charles L..
Adams, who had charge of the eX-
ercises. These were color bearers and
these recited poetry; Mrs. Ernest n.
Gilmore, Mrs. John Perry, Mrs. e. E.
Johnson, Mrs. Hattie Miller, Mrs. G.
). Albee, Mrs. Ida Klebart. Mrs.
James Wright, president of the corps,
made few remarks.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1917-06-08
Interesting Locals
ApvERTIsEME NT

Wool bunting flags OF all sizes can
be purchased at Geo. Il. Shaw's.
An attractive line OF silver and cut
glass for wedding gifts at q. E.Shaw's
House TO rent near trolley, good
locality, all modern Improvements,
steam heat and electric lights, enquire
of Geo. f.. Shaw.
The large assortment OF Coll sup
plies especially selected for Putnam
Country Club opening, by expert
smith OF Wright d Ditson Co., are on
sale with Geo. +. Shaw.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1917-06-08
Horace Coyell, POmfret Landing Store
Keeper, Bankrupt

Through his attorneys, Torrey u
Geissler, Horace d. Covell, for the
past % years general store keeper in
Pomfret Landing, filed u voluntary
petition in bankruptcy and the papers
were sent 10 Hartford this Friday.
Outstanding bills and Inability to
get goods causing falling off In trade
is said to be the cause of Mr.. Covell's
financial trouble.
The failure is not bad one as the
liabilities are S3,9il SO with assets of
81, 49S OF. The liabilities are for bills
owed for merchandise and the assets
consist of outstanding bills, stock in
trade, horses, wagons and fixtures.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1917-06-08
Wants Damages for Injury to Cow

Philip Zaltss, Elm street, butcher,
through his attorneys, Torrey 4 Gels
Ter, filed claim for 800 against the
town of Killingly, Wednesday morn
ing.
ZaItas alleges that on Sunday night
he was leading a blooded cow through
the adjoining town and when crossing
the bridge ut Eimyille the cows leg
went through the flooring Of the
bridge and the cow was so badly in
jured that 1t will be useless for breed
ing purposes.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1917-06-08
Received Degree

On Thursday at the NewtonsTheo-
logical Institution, Newton, NJ ass. the
degree of Master of Theology, was con-
ferred on
Clarence F. Clifford, Putnam, Conn.,,
Brown University 1912, A. M. 1885,
Newton Theological Institution, Il. ID.
1916, thesis "The New England Theol
ogy."
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1917-06-08

Oscar F. Moriarty, Jr., of Belmont,
Mass a nephew of Lieutenant AM
brose L. Moriarty, sailed for France
Saturday where he will drive Red
Cross Field Hospital ambulance. He
Is 10 years old and the son Of Oscar IF.
Moriarty who lived in Putnam some
years ago.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1917-06-08

Mrs. q. r. Waterman spent Tues
day in Worcester.
Mrs. Ernest Kent his returned frcm
. visit In Manchester, n. n.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1917-06-08
Sunday School Class to Buy a Bond

The Drop-Iu class of the Congrega-
tional Sunday school is planning to
buy Liberty Bond. Members of the
class are requested to be present Sun
day when the matter will be discussed.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1917-06-08

Pastors in the churches spoke OF the
Liberty Loan Sunday.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1917-06-08
NY A LIBERTY BOND, BUY IT NOW

four Country Has Appealed TO YOn Your Town Appeals To You
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-01-12

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The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-01-12
Finding the Ranae

1t is one thing to spot a hostile bat
terry and another problem altogether TO
hit it. The locality may be well known.
but the range difficult to determine. To
simplify matters in this respect,
tracer shells arc used. Into the base
Of the shell a metal case is screwed
containing a material which is self-ig-
hitting as the projectile rushes through
space. For night operations the ma
terial used in the "tracer" bursts INTO
a brilliant flame, but by, day the
tracer" leaves a trail Of dense black
smoke. BY this means the gunners are
able to watch and time the shell right
up to the moment the explosion takes
place, and by knowing The locality in
which the shell bursts, the adjustment
to the range Of the target is compara-
lively a simple matter.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-01-12
NOTICE TO PAY PAVING TAX

An interested property owners are
hereby notified that the 1917 install
ment Of assessments. levied and as
sessed against the lots and parcels Of
land abutting upon Kansas avenue,
from 1st street to the east line Of the
alley between 5th street and 9Th
street, become due and payable. at the
office Of the City Clerk, of the City Of
Chickasha, Oklahoma, on the 1st day
Of February, 1917, and unless paid on
or before the 18th day of February.
1917, are subject to penalty thereaf.
ter until paid, and such installment of
assessments together with the inter-
est thereon must be certified by the
City Clerk, to the County Treasurer
for collection as other taxes are col
lected.
The owners of property abutting on
such portion Of Kansas Ave. as lies
east Of the alley between 5th and 9Th
streets should promptly attend to the
payment of such taxes on or before
the 18th day Of February, 1917, as un-
der the provisions of the paving law
no extension of time for such payments
can be granted.
e. G. REYNOLDS,
l-11-16t City Clerk.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-01-12
lOC l5C
Rad HabIts

Those who breakfast at eight o'clock
or later, lunch at twelve and have
dinner at six are almost certain to be
troubled with indigestion They do
not allow time for one meal to digest
before taking another. Not less than
five hours should elapse between
meals. II you are troubled with indi-
gestion correct your habits and take
Chamberlain's Tablets, and you may
reasonably hope for a quick recovery.
These tablets strengthen the stomach
and enable it to perform its functions
naturally. Obtainable everywhere.
d-w-1-mo.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-01-12
Hard on the RurqIar.

4 hear that the home Of Scribbins.
the writer, was entered last night and
y number of manuscripts stolen"
rs that SO? ! suppose Scribbins
has set the police on track Of the
thief"
"Oh, he says that if the fellow has
any better success in placing the stuff
than he has had himself, he's only too
glad to let him try it,7--Farm Life.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-01-12
slona'a Llniment FOR stiff Joints

Rheumatic pains and aches get into
the points and muscles, making every
movement torture. Relieve your suf-
fering with Slonas Liniment; it quick
ly penetrates without rubbing, and
soothes and warns your sore muscles.
The congested blood is stimulated to
action; a single application will drive
out the pain. SIona's Liniment is
clean, convenient and quickly effec-
tive, it does not stain the skin or clog
the pores. Get a bottle today at your
Druggist, 25c. d-w-1-mo.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-01-12
Inactivity Causes Constipation

Lack Of exercise IN the winter Is a
frequent cause OF constipation. You
feel heavy, dun and istless, your
complexion is sallow and pimply, and
energy at low ebb Clean M this con-
dition at once with Dr. Kings New Life
Pills, mild laxative that relieyes the
congested intestines without gripping
A dose before retiring will assure you
a full and easy movement In the morn
Ing 25c at your druggist. d-w-l-mo.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-01-12
Sugg Theatre
FEATURE HOUSE |
T 0 N Ugh T
FEATURE PLAY HOUSE
nTHE DARK SILENCE

Featuring Clara Kimhall Young
When amy director undertakes the
making Of a love story combined with
the thrilling incidents 81 the Euro
pean war. be realizes that ne is up
against hard proposition. Such pic
lures do not lack interest. but they
strain every faculty OF the directors
mind in order that numerous details
may be mastered above criticism
The famous director. Albert CapeI-
lani. left nothing for the imagination
in the production Of "The Dark ST.
lence" lest it be The ending OF the
story The suspense is tremendous
and those who first see the picture
await the final scene with a fast-beat-
ing pulse, only to find themselves
agreeably surprised
This is powerful love drama. Many
Of the scenes were taken behind the
firing lines Of the great European ar
mics. However. "The Dark Silence
with its war scenes never impressss
you as war story; tho thread Of ro-
nance is too strong. II YOU have be-
cometired from seeing pictures with
the similarity of plot and circuin-
stance. this is an opportunity to re-
fresh your mind with something new.
Excellent photography with rich stage
settings. and Clara Kimball Young's
personality dominates every minute Of
the play.
VAUDEVILLE
'The Gilfain Trio" a high class
Scotch dancing and musical act
Coming well recommended. Don't
fail to see it as they viii be great.
Tomorrow | win have a variety pro-
gram. Universal pictures.
Matinee 2 p. m. to p. n.
Night show, 7:15 p. m. to II pm.
ToDAY's PRICES WILL BE
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-01-12

"What do you think Of the move
ment to ameiorate the living condi-
lions Of gold fish in captivity?'
''Tm strongly in favor of it. 1
never go out and leave the cat in the
room where my gold fish are that I
don't imagine they look at me through
the side Of their globe with appealing
pvess