Putnam patriot., 1917-02-09
Thompson BaptiStS to Rebuild

A meeting of the Central Baptist church society was held on Thursday afternoon of last week. A committee was appointed to investigate and It was also voted to rebuild the meeting house.
 C. l.. Gerould of the Vernon Stiles spent Tuesday in Boston.
 Mrs. c. L. Knight recently spent n few days with friends in Providence.
 It is currently reported that J. N. Gladding has negotiated for the pur- chase of large tract of land lying on the west side of the Brandy Hill and Sunset Hill roads adjoining his other pui chhses, containing about fifty acres, from George ; CroSoy, Il being part of his farm principally used as pas ture.
 The residence of Miss Cunningham near the trolley station atWest Tnomp- son was entered during her aosence one night last lweek, but the burglars went away disappointed ns nothing in the house was disturbed excepting two chamber doors that were locked were forced open. Evidently they were Searching for money, and Miss Qua ningham not being accustomed to hay ing much of that in the house, was the probable cause of their disappolnt- ment. h going away they very care lessly left ihe outside door unlocked which was the first indication that the house had been entered.
 Thunder and lightning with snow and blow was the novelty of westhtr this winter 0n Monday as well as being the record storm thus far this season.
 George w. Dexter made business trip to Pnwtucket on Monday
 The schools in the town were dis missed early Monday on account of the Severe snow storm, and they were also out on Tuesday
 Frank Knight attended the funeral of Mrs Knights brother, William Il. Covell, in Providence Wednesday,.
 Mrs Carol lngrahsm arrived home from Harrington Tuesday after an ao- sence of six weeks having been in qua rantine on account of diphtheria.
 Marion Erickson is very sick with pneumonia and has a trained nurse.
 Mrs Phinney and daughters, Misses Dorothy and Ruth, are visiting Miss Sherman.
 The bridge club was entertained by Mrs. sheldon last week Thursday.
 The ladies' missionary meeting was held at Mrs. Backus' Wednesday.
 The cellar foundation for the pro- posed residence of J. k. Gladding is progressing quite rapidly and looks now as though it might De completed in the desired time, the first of March The contract for building the house has been awarded to Boston contrac tors and it is reported will commence operations at once.
 Mrs Charles Davis has been ill with a severe cold and sote throat contract ed the day of the fire.
 Representatives of lthe insurance companies were in town last week viewing the ruins of the fire.
 Mrs. Frank Knight was in Provi- dence during the illness and death of her brother, William II. Covell.
 Edward Baobitt has been confined 10 the house for few days sick with A bud cold.
 It wasn't "hot time in the old tour) town" last Saturday night. The mer cury having Kept down close to gro with Il stiff northwest wind made the dny thus far one of the eoidest this winter.
 The Thompson W. T U. will hold their annual Frances Willard Memof- iai meeting with their honsry Presi dent, Mrs. Jennie Robinson, Thurs day, Feb fl, At m. If favorable weather, all mempers should make ST ecial effort to attend this meeting Roll call 10 be nswered by odotations from Frances Willard.
 Mrs James Wilson iS sick with grip and her daughter, Mrs. Augusta Hall oi Woonsocket is caring for her.
 Moses Spinney is confined to the house with d severe cold.
 The Thimble club met with Win throp Ballard on Thursday.
 The lecture at the grange hail on Tuesiay evening by Dr. Valerie H. Parker was as anticipated very inter esting. The speaker who in a convinc- ing pleasing and attractive way that seemed natuTai quality, so essential for public speaker 10 oe possessed of, and which always has the effect of holding the close attentltion of the s listeners. spoke for three quarters Of an x hour. Considering the weather eon & ditions there wns a goodly attendance. % A dance followed the lecture. * Rev. Wm. Chase preached at the 4 CangFeg sii0nsl church on Sunday, Rev. Mr Hazeiton of the Baptist church assisted Tn the service, m any of the Baptist congregation being prs ent Al the evening service Rev. SIT. HaZellen preached.