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Denver labor bulletin., 1917-12-01
REJECTED THE HENS JOB.


Little, Tommy had been naughty.
His mother did not know what to do
with him. She wanted to confine him
somewhere. but he showed signs OF
breaking everything in any room she
put him into. and he threatened re-
venge at every suggestion. She be-
thought herself Of place where there
was nothing to break, and where he
could not work any serious revenge.
He was borne into the garden and
locked up in the chicken house. He
was silent-this was something be-
yond his capacity to talk about: but
as his mother was going away his
head appeared at one of the little
openings.
"Mama!"
His mother stopped.
"Mamma, you can lock me in here
il you like, but ! won't lay any eggs"
MISSED A FEW.
Beatrice-Ts it true that sailors
have n girl in every port?"
Midshipman Harold well. I'd
hardly say that-thcre were several
places we didn't touch on our cruise"
Judge.
HAD AN ADVANTAGE.
Heck-"Yes, have met your wife.
In fact, ] knew her before you mar
ried her"
Peck-"Ah, that's where you had
the advantage of mel didn't
Boston Transcript.
Denver labor bulletin., 1917-12-01

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Putnam patriot., 1917-07-27
Social Danes Entertained

NORTH WOODsOCK-Mrs Irving Paine assisted by Miss Mildred Brown and Mrs Lucy Hubbard entertained the Social Danes club on Thursday last. Officers were elected and re- treatments served. The club is serv- ing for the Day kimbaIl hospital.
 Prof Sidney Morse and wife are at the Morse homestead for stay.
 Miss Bernice Leavitt has gone to Ux- bridge for a visit of a week or two.
 Cecil Northrup is the guest of his aunt, Mrs. William Brown.
 MT. and Mrs. Harry Tatem and children of Willimantic were recent guests Of Cyrus N. Potter and family.
 Dr. and Mrs. Benjamin Robbins and daughter of Bristol accompanied by Mrs. Tyrrell and son spent Sunday with their cousin, Mrs. r. Q. Cheffee.
 Mir. and Mrs. George Frink spent Sunday at the Gallup homestead in Sterling:
 The church was very prettily de corated last Sunday by large qunn- tity of roses, .the gift Of Mrs. Calvin Rawson.
 Mrg. Vesta Richardson has been en- teflaining her son Leen and wife from Bruckton,
 Rev. Ezra Pike occupied the pulpit lasl Sunday as Mf, Harrison MAS not able to preach.
Putnam patriot., 1917-07-27
KCENDARY TREAT
 WEST WOODSTOCK
Barn and Contents Valued at S7OO De-.
 strOyed
s70e Reward Has Been Offered For Con.
 victIon of Guilty Parties

4 barn containing from l5 to 20 tons of nay, sleighs, wagons and farming implements on the so called w. B. Chandler place, West Woodstock, was totally destroyed by tire between and $ clock last Sunday night. The loss is estimated at s700. The property MAS owned by A. T. Allen of South bridge and w. J, Ewing of Worcester. Il is believed that the fire was of in- eendary origin and reward of s200 has been offered for the arrest and con- viclion of the guilty parties.
 The premises were unoccupied. A About z.30 in the evening Mrs. Allen, V no lives on the adjoining farm, dis covered the fire and gave the alarm. Men soon gathered at the scene but the first arrivals were only in time 10 see l1e faof fall in and were helpless to do anything except to protect the house, The hay was last years crop.
 Il is understood that the matter will b. aid before the state police for co, siieTati0n.
Putnam patriot., 1917-07-27
AttaWaugan News

Mrs A l. Leerenier Of Moodus, who has been visiting with her parents. Mr. and Mrs. w. E. Frissell, returned home early in the week. Her parents accompanied her to Wilimantic sun day, where they report seeing for. mer pastor of the AttawauRau NJ. f.. Church, Bev. k D. Dyson The latter seemed to be enjoying good health. (. II. Frisbee of Norwich made his usual business trip hete from Nor wich Tuesday.
 Several from this village went to Rallouville Sunday afternoon to hear "Joe, the Turk Elme Wood took up Rev. ana Mrs. W. D Woodward and Mir. Anderson In his auto. Nr Garabed I0el k a unique chAractet He sang some of the Salvation Army eh0ruses in several languages such as Swedish, French, Chinese and Turk. ish. He played the eornet, clarionet and saxophone with equality, and the two Turkish drum sticks wiIh which he pounded either side oi the big base drum were well welded. lie spoke of some Of his experiences during the g years Of his work in the army
 Mr. and Mrs. C. H. Fhyug were pleasantly surprised last Thursday morning to discover in their yard an automobile and to find that their two sons had arrived in the night about , o'clock from Philadelphia. which city they started from al lo Q clock the day before. Burton E. Thyng Is from Wilmington, Del. He was chosen some time since by the Penn. k. K out of some three hundred others as instructor of firemen on the line be- tween Phi sdelphia and Washington. Howard F. Thyng is superintendent Of the Cotton Cordage Co, ol Chester, Pa.
 Wednesday the dozen young men from this village and Bailouville who belong to the Coast Artillery, National Guard, left for camp it k under stood that they go for a period et training to Fort Wright, on Fishers Island.
 The tall elm on the parsonage lawn has been trimmed Of dead branches and others resting on telephone wires. The syringa bush al it's base has Fe- ceived similar attention.
Putnam patriot., 1917-07-27
Talk on Belgian Relief

It was great pleasure to Woodstock k people to listen to solo at last Sun day morning service by Mrs. Ida Spalding Masters.
 Miss Amy ThilI is at "The EImsa for a few weeks.
 Miss Mabel Ritch is having her va. cation at home. She WAS accompanied by Brooklyn friends who spent Sun day in town.
 Ms. Williamson was called to New Haven because of the sudden death of Mr. Armstrong, who has been ire. quent summer visitor in Woodstock
 Rev w H. Beard, formerly Of WIl- limantic, but now representing the Home Missionary society will speak next Sunday evening in ithe First church at service to which the other Woodstock churches are invited.
 Academy hall was filled Saturday evening when Capt. Gardner Rich ardson gave most instructive and in . terestiDg talk upon the work of Bel gian Relief commission with which he was connected : years. TabIeaux representing different nations added To the interest Of the evenings pro. gram 4 sum of SD was raised for Red Cross work.
 F. R. Dean was in Providence for tennis playing last week.
 Mrs. Lizzie Perrin Caikins has been guest of Miss May Lester recently.
 A young friend from Glastonbury was week end guest al William Towards.
 Nrs Florence Paine has haan in town few days this week.
Putnam patriot., 1917-07-27
New Agent Coming Monday

NORTH GRosVENoRDALE-I Is ex- peeted that H. Chester Greeniaw, the agent appointed by the Gresvenordale Company to succeed John F. Restdon, will arrive here Monday to take up his duties.
 The Grosvenordales were well repre-. sented at the Chautsuqua entertain ments in Putnam the past week.
 Charles Johnson, county sealer of weights and measures, has been in va- rious towns in the county this week on official duty He is keeping a close eye on peddlers Of fruits and vegeta- bles to see that they keep measures Hp to standard.
 E. E. Thompson and wife have had as uests Fred Thompson, wife, and son Edward.
 Mildred swanson is visiting in nRiver Point, R. 1.
 The Red Cross workers met last week with Mrs. John Skedgell. This week they met with Mrs. C k. Elli- ott, GrosYenordsle. The ladies are do- ing considerable work making arli. cles requested by the association.
Putnam patriot., 1917-07-27
Vest Woodstock Personals

William smith, wife sRd son Albert Of East Brim field, and Mrs. William Straight of Pswtucket were guests at keneIm last Sunday.
 F. J. Williamson and family of Hartford spent Sunday at the Will Hams place.
 Mrs. l.. H. Johnson of Putnam has arrived at the Joe house.
 Lenwood Rich, who has been em- p.oted al Kenelm has gone to Pomfret lo work.
 Miss Alice Johnson has returned to her home in Putnam after spending several weeks at the Coe house.
 Some from here have been attend Ing thsutauqua meetings in Putnam lhls past week.
 MT. Sickler has purchased the brick house on Baptist hill formerly owned by the late Miss Helen Carpenter.
 Mrs. Emma Miller and grandson Harold Miller of Fest Hartford are guests of Mrs. John shepard.
 Airs. Holmes of South Woodstock Is now caring for Mrs. Henry Cham Der. lin
 Ms. :. P. Butler is spending the ~ees in New Haven.
Putnam patriot., 1917-07-27
Thompson Lawn Missionary
 Meeting

There will be lawn missionary meeting at the Congregational church on Wednesday afternoon, August 1st, from 3 to , D. m. The young people of the Sunday school are to furnish a musical program. The speaker is Paul F.. Nilsson, formerly of Turkey, who is now working flor Armenian and syrian War Relief. When we learn that conditions there are even worse than in Belgium, the work seems very urgent. Ice cream, cake and tea punch will be for sale by the ladies for this benefit. All in and out of town are invited to attend.
 Mrs. Clara Armstrong has gone 10 Syracuse, \. r., to visit her daughter Bernice.
 Leon Hill and wife have had as guests his brothers family for a fe3 days.
 James Reed of Providence spent Sunday in town.
 Mrs F. 5. Colcleugh and F. NJ. Knight were in Danielson Saturday to attend the funeral Of Mrs. Edward S. Carpenter, relative. Mrs NJ. l.. Eddy and daughter have returned from Worcester.
 A motorcycle with side car attach ment was overturned near Brandy Hill Sunday morning. The occupants who were from Providence, received some bruises and the car was slightly damaged.
 A "Ringern contest for both ladies and gentlemen members of the Quin- natisset country club, for cups pre- aH hxt A kkil q ka place from July 2Sth to August 3lst inclusive. Rules governing the con. test will be posted at the Clubhouse.
 An illustrated lecture on "War Con- ditions in Turkey" will be given on l Thursday evening, at s D. ID. in the Thom pson Town Hall by Rev. Paul l F.. Nilson, a returned missionary from Tarsus, Turkey. The set of slides which MT. Nilsson uses gives the latest conditions from the land of the [ n. speaksble Turk. The lectures are held under the auspices of the Baptist and | Congregational churches. Dr. Paine and wife have had s- guests Tracy White and son Walker oi l East Woodstock.
 Rev. C. 1. Ramsey, who is touring in the Baptist Association automobile, and Mrs. Ramsey .were in town this week.
 Miss Mildred Knight has been the 1 guest of friends in 5outhbridge.
 Thomas Ryan recently entertained Mrs. Appeet and children of Webster.
 Mrs. E Talmadge Root will address the Equal Suffrage meeting 10 be held with Miss Sarah Crosby in August.
 Miss Mary J Ross has gone 10 Storrs for n short visit, returning with Prof. essor and Mrs. Wheeler who have been her guests.
Putnam patriot., 1917-07-27
Two Cows Killed

EAST W WooDsToCK-Du the SC we're storm of Tuesday afternoon tive cows, the property of George Nethef. ell were killed in the pasture where they were grazing.
 The high wind and heavy rain gem efally did much damage to corn and other crops.
 Mrs. Emma Bixby and daughter Esther Of Norwich spent a couple of days last week with l.. II. Lindeman and family.
 Mrs. Ralph A. Pike Of Winsted and sister, Miss Bertha PTindle of sharon visited C F.. Pike and wife last week making the trip in the latter's run. about. They had been touring the state.
 Miss Agnes White has been spend ing few days in Putnam.
 Misses Bernice and Lyle Turner have returned to Boston after vacation of two weeks with their parents.
 The laoies met with Mrs. Lindeman Thursday afternoon 10 sew for the Red Cross.
 During the severe thunder shower of Tuesday afternoon, the large barn Of Henry J. Potter was struck by light ming and burned to the ground. Ros COG Alton and Wm. Richardson who were haying on the farm had taken shelter in the barn but com plained of the heat and were half way to the house when the boil struck. There was 50 tons of Daled nay, several farm implements, ali aew. and a horse, all property Of E. E Eddy which were burned The house seemed doomed but the wind suddenly shifted and 1t was saved almost by miracle. The large trees were badly sc0rched. Dur ing the same shower Elmer Corliss barn about mile away was struck and burned A boy inside was some what effected. His clothing being burned off as he was seated on the watering tub. Nr. Cortiss house was also in great danger, and the furniture was carried out but the blaze was ex tinguished by the heavy rain.
Putnam patriot., 1917-07-27
Reception to Pastor and Bride

EAsTFORD - The members and friends of the Congregational church tendered their pastor, Rev. Stanley sherman, and bride, reception at the chapel Thursday evening. The chapel presented an attractive appear anee with numerous floral decorations suitable to the occasion. Promptly al 5 o'clock Rev. and Mrs. sherman, as- sisted by Charles Tatem and wife, re- ceived congratulations and expressed good wishes from the people gathered there for the occasion. Fruit punch and waters were served during the ev- ening by those who had the affair in charge. Welcome Davis in a few well chosen words presented, in behalf of the parishioners and friends, to Rev. and Mrs. sherman, token Of esteem and respect in form of an envelope containing upwards of S25. They res bonded in appropriate words thank, ing all who had so generously remem bered them. Mrs. Darwin Lewis of Putnam presided at the piano. Rev. r. $. Collins of North Ashford rem dered several well chosen readings which were well received and much enjoyed.
 The following list of books, the gift of A B. Bowen, NJ. D., of Maquoketa, Iowa, once an Eastford boy, has been received and put into the town library for circulation:
 Good health and how he won it
 Sinclair Seven essentials of life and health
 Balou The story of our army for young people A little girl in old New Orleans Loyal hearts and true Master St. Elmo
 Master Frisky's heroism Sunnytield
 The treasure seekers Stephenson A Yankee boy $ success Peoples cyclopedia, vols Life of A Abraham Lincoln, vols
 Tarbell Every girls library, 10 vols Around the world in the yacht, Sun- beam
 Adventures of pirates and sea royers Adventures Of [ ncle sam sailors Boards animal bUok and campfire stories
 Fundamentals of military service
 Andrews Old age, its cause, etc. Bennett The light in the clearing Handieraft for handy boys Hall How to get strong Blsikie Prompt aid to the injured Doty Bacteria in relation to country life The home nurses handbook of practi- cal nursing Alkens The forest runners
Putnam patriot., 1917-07-27
Seeing Ourselves As Others See Is

The enletprising Chamber Of Com. merce CT Putnam has aroused sufficient interest in health matters to secure a health survey of the ely. "Seeing ourselves as others see us' usually brings results and we expect to see Putnam with progressive health or ganizaiion before long. g.-July Bulletin State Board of Health
 Me hope The expectations of John T. Black, Nj, D, state commissioner may be realized as such an oFganiza. ton is urgently needed.
Putnam patriot., 1917-07-27
North Gr0SVonOrdaIe Red Cross

The Red Cross work done hv the North GrosvenoFdale WOmanis Club snd Red Cross members is ,as Follows: , pairs long knitted socks. pair long knitted socks refoOted. pair short knitted socks. : hot water bottle covers
 l2 bed sheets.
 6 operating sheets.
 lz operating caps
 pairs ward slippers
 F operating hospital bed shirts. = knitted wipes or sponges. l2 pairs long bed socks. $ pairs short bed socks.
 l6 iractGre pillows.
 ? comfort bags filled.
 The next meeting for the Red Cross work will be Rt The home of Mrs George +. Elliott, Grosvenordale Thursday afternoon al 5 D. m. August lst.
Putnam patriot., 1917-07-27
Norsieh Raising Sl000 Fund
Why Can't Putnam?

The public spirited citizens ot Nor. wich are raising thousand dollar fund 10 be divided between their two military companies. Over S700 has been subscribed voluntarily as there is no esnvassing.
 This Is what the PATRIOT is trying 10 do for the Home Guard. Many people are willing 10 sing the Star Spsngled Banner, stand while the song k played or when the flag ap pears, cheer the boys as they pass through the city, giye'adyice and en- c0uragement but when Il comes io digging out patriotic dollar they prove as poor diggers as woald six year olds in the trenches.
Putnam patriot., 1917-07-27
Vest GIOcaster Items

Fred Ashton and wife of Bow ditch nils and Roy Decatur and wife oi Oakland enjoyed trip 10 5pringileid sunday.
 Edward Gunther, wife. and daugh- Ter Miss Bertha, Aidoiph Ounthef, Wife, and son Ernest, and C. w Place enjoyed an auto trip in Massachusetts sunday.
 Lewis Place Is on the sick list.
 Marc Shippee, wife and family oi Esst killingly visited with Lewis Face and family Saturday and san- day.
 Henry Munysn Of Bosdite Mills Is oll with his new truck.
 William Place called on friends in Fsseoeg Sunday.
Putnam patriot., 1917-07-27
Valuable Chalk Lands.

The more or less siliceous chalk lands of England yield straw of pecu- liar advantages. Sir Francis Fox, in a Society Of Arts lecture. ? tinted out that the beautiful glassy coating im- parted has given Luton and DunstabIe their straw-hat industry. and has ere ated 6 demand from wheat-growing America. where the straw produced lacks stiffness and impermeability for use with iced drinks.
Putnam patriot., 1917-07-27
Mxsterx Ia Enar of Snakes.

Why snakes are 80 universally feared and killed is sn absorbing question. The theory that the fear is Of m insfinctive and hereditary na- ture Is hardly tenable: the tendency of young children to play with bright colored snake is strong evidence against it. Considering the fear as proof of the literal correctness of the biblical story may appeal to some, but fl is vague al best.
Putnam patriot., 1917-07-27

Miss Marion ronrtellotte ol 50, Had. lev, Mass Is the guest of Miss Bertha Sargent.
 Joseph l.. Ryan has been appointed secretary of the Mindham County Auxiliary committee and will main tain his headquarters al the chamber of commerce rooms. Mir. Ryan is physically incspacitated but has done much in a clerical line whenever ep. portunity offered.
Putnam patriot., 1917-07-27
WiISOnyilIe Personals

Mrs. Charles Kelley and Miss Min hie Kelley were guests Of Mrs. Everett Huntington of East Thompson on Wednesday
 Misses Emma and Ruth Webster Of Webster were the guests of Mrs. c. w. Webster one day recently.
 James Welch and wife are visiting their son, J. Leo Welch, and wife, at their summer cottage in Amesbuty.
 Mrs. k. H. Brooks of Dorchester, who has been visiting Mrs. Houston, returned home Monday.
Putnam patriot., 1917-07-27
Old Home Day at taSl
 Putnam

Old Home Day and Claua Dinner, Aug. II, in the grove near C r. Bur fill's. on the state road. Further par ticulafs next week,
 Mrs. Fred B.bbitt Is visiting ia Wor' cestcr this week.
 Frances Randall Ia spending n week in Providence enlctlainlag friends from California.
 l.. q. Gibson and son RHlrh were ID this place over the weehrnds
 IA. Chapman has beun enjoying ylsit with his sister from East Lyme.
 Martha Torfey was the sucat of Alta unWkinn one day ia@t week
 Evelyn Cutler Ia visiting in 2uadic Lhia MHek.
Putnam patriot., 1917-07-27
Al eieepyT,r,e.

No one should ever be allowed to play with the bahy near bedtime. It's fun to see him crow and laugh, but bad for the little nerves For the same reason exciting games should be forbidden for small children near their retiring time II Is too hard on them If you de not believe l. lust watch them after they drop te sleep and see ho3 restless they are and how their little bodies will often twltch.
Putnam patriot., 1917-07-27
The Real Gentleman.

Do not underyalue the character of the real gentleman. which is the most respectable amongst men. It con sists not Of plate and equlpage and rich living, any more than in the dis ease which that mode of fife engen- ders but in truth. courtesy, bravery generosity and learning, which last, al- though not essential 10 It, yet does very much 10 adorn and illustrate the character of the true gentleman.- John Randolph.
Putnam patriot., 1917-07-27
S200 Reward

A reward of s2O0 will be paid to any one who furnishes information that will cause the arrest and conviction Of the person or persons who set lire 10 the barn on the W. B. Cham beriain place, West Woodstock Sunday night, July 22d.
 4. T. Allen, Southbndge, Mass. W. J. Ewing, Worcester, Mass. 31p
Putnam patriot., 1917-07-27
oosa.l Of shlftIe..ness.

4 labor leader. at labor banquet. described shiftiessness. Don't be shlftless.v he said Don't Join that great family of shifrIess wage earners whose gospel seems to be: Monday. plenty: Tuesday. the same; little on Wednesday; nothing on Thursday {; don't worry about Friday. for tomor- row you get ycur pay.
Putnam patriot., 1917-07-27
nn. rhlnn lt. nsd ohseryea.

Mrs. Toseerhlaasom "Nain man Did Fou never observe that designers ,eke womana heHd io ndofn many of souf eainRr Mr Tufgefhi0nson--- "Ne. huf have observed that de- slrneru lake many fl the coins to aaarn . w@bnnk head
Putnam patriot., 1917-07-27
POmfret Landing Briefs

Mrs. William Harrington Of Say brJok has been visiting friends here.
 Wm. b. Darling land family and friends from Worcester and C. E.. kempton and family motored to Rocky Point Sunday for shore din- neT.
 Arthur Grimes was home over Sun dgv
Putnam patriot., 1917-07-27
Lecture in EastfOrd

An illustrated lecture on The Masaa sfes and Expectations Of the Chris Aahs in Turkey will be given on W ed nesdsy evening al The ,t0ngfegslisnsl eaaFeh oy Rev. Paul F. Nilsson, uia' ssiohsfy from Tarsus, Turkey, who 'e s1fned after the war began
Putnam patriot., 1917-07-27
DEATHS

In East Woodstock, July 22, Mrs. Henry ] Potter, aged 62 years.
 In Norwich, July 2i, Mrs. Moses Gharbonneau, aged = years.
 In North Grafton, July 23, Edward c. Lindley, aged 76 years, formerly Of Putnam.
Putnam patriot., 1917-07-27
RRlAGES

In Putnam, July Is, by Rev. C D. stanley, Waller N King and Marjorie l.. Burgess.
Putnam patriot., 1917-07-27
 BIRTHS

In Putnam, July 26, n pound soi to Mf. and Mrs. Edward Lowry.
Putnam patriot., 1917-07-27
NEWS FROM THE GR0SYENOR-DALES

Patriots sale C. A. Seaver and Frapper Barber shop North GosvnoDa and Beaurgad Store Groyuor Dale
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1917-01-20
1.-THE WICHITA KANSAN."

Mrs. E. M. Capehart, 100 E. 25th
street, Minneapolis, has sent to THE
APPEAL office copy of "The Wichita
Kansan," little four-column folio
paper, that made it's debut in Wichita,
Kans., Dec. 30, 1916. Miss Maude
Mason, a sister of Mrs. Capehart, is
it's founder and editor and claims that
it is the only paper in the world
founded and edited by young colored
woman.
Miss Mason was reared and edu-
Gated in the state of Kansas, was for
merly a teacher in Parsons, Kans.,
going from there to Kansas City, Mo-,
where she was employed in the At
tuck's school which position she held
until last June. She was associate
editor of the Hutchinson Blade until
few weeks ago when she gave up
that work to establish The Wichita
Kansas. Miss Mason attended the
meeting of the National Educational
Association in 1914 and was the guest
of her sister. She made many friends
during her visit to the Twin Cities
who heartily congratulate her and
wish her success in her new under
taking.