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Putnam patriot., 1917-03-09
Tercentenary Conference at Congrega'
 tiOgaI Church

A Tercentenary Conference of Con- gregational churches in Windham county was held st the Putnam Con. gregational church Tuesday with a session in the evening preceded by a supper.
 The meeting was similar to meetings being held in all parts of the country to boost and stir up enthusiasm for the Tercentenary observance of the Land- ing of the Pilgrims to be held in 1920. There were fifty delegates from vsri- ous churches present.
 The Congregstionalists have adopt ed a forward movement program in keeping with the coming event and in it endeavor to review the history of the past and make endeavors to build up along lines which seem to need it most.
 The prominent speakers at the meet ing were Dr. Herring and Dr. Patton of Boston and Rev. Sherrod Soule of Hartford
Putnam patriot., 1917-03-09
Elder AmaSa Morse Oldest Citizen

The returns on the military census blanks gives Stafford Springs the honor of registering the oldest man in the state. The man is Elder Amasa Morse, aged l02 years, s months and 20 days at time of registration. The ven- erable Advent preacher Is said to have signed his own name to the paper.
 In close competition :for the honor was Augustus ,Potter of Glastonbury, aged l02 wears and months.
Putnam patriot., 1917-03-09
PUTNAM, CONN. FRIDAY, MARCH 1917
E. K. WOOD DEAD
Was One of Putuam's Oldest Residents
Veteran of Civil War Where He Lost
 Right Leg

Edwin R. Wo, d, among the oldest and best known citizens of Putnam, died Tuesday afternoon At his home on the East Grove street road, where he had lived for over fifty years, fol- lowing a complication of diseases due to old age. He would have been S4 years old next November.
 Mr. Wood was the eldest son of Francis B. and Sophia tHalI Wood and was born in Ludlow, Mass, Nov. ember 3rd, 1853. At the age of six years he went to,live with his uncle, Wil.lam k. Hall, in the town of Chap lin, Ct, remaining there until lS49 when he removed to Putnam, which at that tlne was known as Pomfret Factory.
 In early life he learned the shoe- makers trade but followed it but a short time preferring the out door life of farmer which he followed for many years until about seven years ago when his youngest son took charge relieving his father of his burdensome duties. On July Is, 1862, MT. Wood enlisted in Company B. 18th Connecticut vol unleers for three year term. He was taken prisoner at the battle of Win chester, June 18th, 1868, and was con- fined in Libby Prison and Belle Is- land until July 2nd, when he was ex | changed. He continued with his com pany until January Is, 1864, when he was wounded, losing his right leg at the battle of Lynchburg, Va, at which time he was again taken pris- oner. He remained in the rebel prison until September, 1864, when he was again exchanged and transferred to the Union hospital at Annapolis. Ow- ing to his disability he received his honorable discharge, May 1, 1865. MT. Woods first wife was Miss liar riet W hite. Three children were born of this union, Albert Edwin, who died in infancy; and twins, Joseph R., now of Rochester, N. Y, and Jerome, | Nstick, Mass.
 On July Sth, 1865, at Putnam, MT Wood married Abbie E. Cruff, wht was porn in Rurrilyilie, k. l., Febru ary Sth, lS43, only daughter of Arte mus and Esther Cruf and is now il her 75th year. By this union two son, were born, Elmer C. of AttawaugaI in the town of killingly and Edwin L., who lives at the parental hom and has charge of the farm.
 MT. Wood had sIways been a stauncl republican and had served his town il severeral capacities being justice O the peace and member of the com mittee that built the first high schoo in Putnam. Both he and his wifi have been members of the Putnam Methodist church since shortly afte the date of their marriage and for sev eral years Mir. Wood was suCerintend ent of the Sunday school. He serve, many years as steward and truste of the church, holding hose officers a the time of his death.
 MT. and Mrs. Wood celebrated thei golden wedding anniversary July 8th 1915, at which time both were enjoy ing excellent health.
 The funeral service was held thi Friday afternoon in the Methods church, Rev. George D. Stanley of
Putnam patriot., 1917-03-09

killed his grandfather, Nelson Gilman, and his cousin, Edward k. Gilman, while they lay asleep in their homes in Willimantic. It Is understood that aIienists have observed the defendant and that the defence will be insanity If the case comes to .rial.
 Court adjourned to Thursday morn. ing.
 In the superior court Thursday morning the uncontested divorce case of Marie Gosselin vs Moses Gosselin, i, both of Danielson, was tried.
 There was a subsequent civil suit on the trial list in which the husband WAS plaintiff. The action was one to recover property valued at $2,5C0 that he alleged he had made over to his wife.
 Alter Lawyers Arthur c. Bill of Danielson and Charles l.. Torrey of Putnam held a conference the civil suit was adjusted. It was understood that the husband received little more than half the amount claimed, the ex. act figure not being given out.
 Upon disposing of the civil suit the defense to the divorce proceeding was withdrawn and 1t was tried uncon- tested.
 Mrs. Gosselin testified that she was married June 18th, 1894. That her husband partially supported her for a year but that for four years after their first child was born he did nothing to help support hls family. He began to drink hard and she finally agreed npon a separation in which he made over property worth over a thousand dol lars to her and agreed to pay her S . week.
 She removed from Gardner, Mass, where they were then living, to Dan- ielson and bought farm. Subsequent- iy her husband followed her and when he promised to stop drinking and go ts work she took him back. He began to drink again spending all of his ev- enings in saloon and frequently com- ing home intoxicated and abusing her. He never struck her because she said he was afraid of her, but he used in. suIting and abusive language.
 Several witnesses corroborated the plaintiff regarding the habits of habl- tuai incompetence of the defendant and the decree was granted.
Putnam patriot., 1917-03-09
Closing Entertainment of 1917 Course

The closing entertainment of the choir course will be given Friday even. ing this week, March 9th. Tickets 50 cents, to be had of members of choir, and at stores of c. E. Shaw and c. M Elliott. The program will be: The Old Folks Sheridan ne Serenade Stewart
 The Choir Song of the Dinah Dolls Sherow De Songs My Nanny Sung Soulee
 Ladies' Chorus Daddy Behrends
 Gladys Robbins dappy Days Strelezki The Misses Maertens, Messrs. Sharpe
 and Smith N dsieal Monologue-O, No John, No
 Josephine Nj. Clifford Good Bye Tosti
 Margaret Maertens fisno and Organ-Pastorale Guilmant Katherine Seward, l.. o. Williams The Old Shako Trottere
 Wallace Smith Gloua Ruzzi. Pecca;
 Clara Maertens nlnging Maids Doyle hen the Roses Bloom Reichardt
 Ladies' Chorus -, lose and the Gardener Sceafe he Close of Day Johnson
 The Choir
Putnam patriot., 1917-03-09
Judge Shumway Goes to Superior Court

Judge Milton A. Shumway of the superior court, whose home is in Dan. ieIson, performed his last act in that capacity at Putnam Saturday morn- ing when lie presided at the drawing of the jury for the March term.
 Judge Shumway assulced his duties as justice Of the supreme court of CT. TOTS Tuesday to fill the vacancy caused by Justice Thayer's vacating the bench on account of reaching the age limit.
Putnam patriot., 1917-03-09
"The Immigrant Gateway

"The Immigrant Gateway idem. onstration of the entrance Of lmmi- grants to ithe United States, will be given in the High School hall Tuesday evening, March l3, at S,o'clock, under the auspices of the Parent Teacher as- sociation. Those taking 9part will dress in native costumes. The money raised will be used to help defray the expenses of "Baby Week. to be oo- served in Putnam the first week in May. Many towns and .cities are mak- ing plans to observe this week.
 Emigration Offlcials
 Watchman at the Gate
 Henry Brousseau Is, Medical Officer .C E Richardson The Matron Mrs. J. R. Carpenter Immigration Inspector c. D. Sharpe Guard Arthur, Andrews Interpreter Kenneth Sharpe Deportation Officer J. R. Carpenter
 Immigrants
 Patrick O'Flaherty
 G. Harold Gilpatric Maria Stella 4 children
 Mrs. C. D. Arnold Carlos Herbert Clark Margarita Elizabeth Rafferty Helen Edith Pease Luigi Harold Arnold Karl Schnakenberg E. NJ. Warner Denetrius Lambros A. 5. Boynton Henri Montant k. C. Morse Martha .5rown Wilhemina Frost Antonio Moretto Ralph Spencer Hulds Johannsen Mrs. John Child John Smith Frank Barber Elizabeth Varga 3 children
 Mrs. W. R. Barber Barbara Flora White Lydia Bertha Child Andrew Perry Barber Dimiter Kostoff H. w. Files Anna Kostoff Mrs. H. w. Files Samuel Slavinski J. J. Lane Mary O'Connor Marion Warren Lena Tresca Alice Wright GaFsbed M. Salatian A. B. Handy Margarita Fsbiana 3 children
 Mary Wheaton Stella Elizabeth Wheelock Maria Sarah Barber Leo Chandler Morse htnil Peterson Alvin Martin Lima Petersen Mrs. w. J. Bartlett Karl Petersen Sidney Hayward Minnie Petersen Edith Child fhe program will be opened by a piano solo by Miss Gertrude Perry and during the evening Mrs. Charles Let. ters will sing some foreign lullabies and Ruth Child will read, ,"The Scum oi the Earth by Schauffler
 Candy will be on sale in 10c pack ages
Putnam patriot., 1917-03-09
Card of Thanks

The undersigned wishes to express his heartfelt thanks and appreciation for the many acts of kindness extended to his sister, Abbie Austin, during her recent liliness, especially to MT. and Mrs. Elmer Mills for their kind min- istrations during her ,last illness; and to all friends for expressions of sym pathy; and to those who sent beauti. ful floral tokens.
 Ellis FarrOws.
Putnam patriot., 1917-03-09
Advertised letters, Msrch.6, 1917.

LADIES Mrs. l.. P. Clark, Mrs. John Wig gins.
 GENTLEMEN Thomas Harrington, Theodore Jar vais, Charlie Staliings, k. 5. Stagg. Mrs. Eunice Manchester. Grand View, is in Boston.
Putnam patriot., 1917-03-09

Mrs. George H. Perry and two child ren and Miss Gertrude knowlton, Oak Hill, were in Worcester Saturday.
 Miss Nellie Egan and brother from Woonsocket, ihave been passing the week al Atlantic City and Washing ton.
Putnam patriot., 1917-03-09
Interesting LocAls
AnvERTIeKMENT

We believe one of the best things you can do is to have large garden. We take orders for good garden and field seed. You can get them now. cannot tell how iong this will last. l want your order now. A. B. Randall
Putnam patriot., 1917-03-09
Third Lenten Organ Recital

The third in the series of Lenten or gan recitals at St. Philips church will be given by Walter Dodge, orgsnist of the Congregational church at Wood stock, Saturday afternoon at 8 o'clock with the following program: Overture to Stradella Flotow
 (rrans. by Dudley Buck Andautino in ID flat Lemare ldyl Marshall inlermezzo Mascagni Pilgrims, Chorus Wagner Marche Pontiticale Lemmens Largo Handel Chant de Bonheur Lemare
 The three remaining recitals will be as follows:
 March IT, Kenneth Sharpe
 March "A, l.. o. Williams, assisted by Miss Clara Maertens, Miss Gladys Robbins, and Miss Margaret Maertens.
 March 31, Miss Annie M. Ash of Pomfret.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-12-26
ITALIANS IN FIERCE BATTLE
FIGHT Way BACK TO POSITIONS
Retahe Ground from Which They Were Forced
on Asiago Plateau-Recapture Guns w h i c h
They Had Abandoned in Retirement - Bloody
Battle RACES Until Nightfal

The enemy defended the ground
gained with great stubbornness, coun-
tering our counter attacks and concen-
trating in front Of his line fOrmid :
able fire from numerous batteries.
During the yicissitudes OF the
fierce struggle some batteries and
many machine guns which had been
left IN the destroyed lines We're re
covered
An enemy colarr advancing from
Bertico toward tie heights 10 the
west Of Malaga Costalunga. was de
stroyed by our fire.
"A battalion succeeded In wrest
ing from the enemy and holding for
some time the summit Of Monte Val
bella. While other detachments hay
ing descended the slopes of Col Del
Rosso engaged tho enemy under the
summit of the mountain in heavy hand
to hand fighting
During the action hundreds Of our
guns of all calibres unceasinglv bonn
oarded the enemy troops. dispensing
concentrations behind the line and
stopping the advance Of supports We.
took number of prisoners"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-12-26
MILD WEATHER IN
ITALIAN MOUNTAINS
GIVES AID TO ENEMY

Italian Army Headquarters IN Northern
Italy, Dec. 25.-(By the Associated Press.
The entire mountain region where hetv3
lighting hos been going On in recent d. IS
is having the unusual experience OF a ho-
iGay season with green slopes and sum
mits and little or no snow. One Of tn.
generals on the front said that every foot
0: snow was worth divisions in obs, ruct-
ing the enemy
b The entire area Of the present lighting
r. the Brenta valley Is free from snow
and the weather Is mild. This is the val
le5 where the Austrian route brings sup
plies and troops from Trent to the Astago
and Brenta fronts
The mildness is so pronounced tina; TIL
enemy is able to operate four distinct
lines Of communication leading 10 Gorilla.
Cdine and Tenetia.
These unusual weather conditions are
proving an important factor In the cam
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-12-26

rs that country remained faithful to
the allies she vas continued men
ace to the German flank her influence
was still maintained in the Armenan-
and Christians Of Armenia and her
desire for eXit to warm water was
still problem which had to be set
tied with Germany. Now that Russia
is going out of the war it will there
fore mean that we. the British ano
Americans, must make special eff
fort IN order that as President Will
son has said tho German power over
hitherto free Ralkan states. over Tnr-
key and within Asia should be re-
linQuished and in order thar we may
secure for the people of the Turkish
Continued on Page 3-col. s.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-12-26
SHARP FIGHT LIKELY
VEWLANDS' PLACE ON
COMMERCE COMMITTEE

Washington, Dec. 2o.-Dispute over
seniority membership of the Senate
Interstate Commerce committee be-
'Wcen Senator Smith of South Caro-
ma and Senator Pomerene OF ONO
IS expected TO precipitate a sharp fight
"hen the committee meets to name
! chairman in place of the late Sena-
Tor NcWlands. who died at his home
"ert last night.
tn" present congressional directory,
Il developed today, records Senator
smith as the ranking member of the
committee who. according TO prece-
Gent, succeeds to the craftsmanship.
examination of directories for prevl-
GUS years however. shows that Sena-
'os Pomerene was appointed to the
committee in 1912. his name first APP
nearing in the directory issued in April
ior that year. while the South Care
ma Senator's name did NOT appear
'nul the directory issued one year
lato'.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-12-26
IRON TRADE STRIKE !
At SAN FRANCISCO
SET FOR WEDNESDAY

san Francisco. Dee. 2j.-Thc San
Francisco IRON trades council with 70
Of its p affiliated unions represented,
has voted unanimously TO strike on
Wednesday unless its demands for a
10 per cent. war bonus affecting more
than 10000 iron workers. exclusive IF
shipvarG employees is granted.
At the meeting of the council, which
was in session until early this morning
communications were read from the
California metal trades association and
tie san Francisco Foundrymen' As
sociaticn refusing the demands.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-12-26
new ENGLAND 100000
over RED CROSS GOAL

Boston. Dee. 45.-New England ex-
ceeded its quota of 1.0oo000 Christmas
members Of the American Red Cross
by nj least 100000, according 10 the s.
rin1ates made tonight by leaders of the
only = few returns were received
during tho day but these showed that
eastern Massachusetts. outside Of he
metropolitan district had enrolled BIG
900 members exceeding its quota by lG5
per cent.
At the request Of many team work
ers. particularly those in this city, tn.
camlaign will continue through nc
remainder Of the week.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-12-26
Separate Peace with Russia
Aid German Designs in East

Boston. Dec. p. Secretary Baker is
right in stating that the German peace
maneuvers should not for moment
induce the United States 10 sIacken
their preparations for war, III the "pin-
ion of II. Charles Woods. fellow Of
the Royal Geographical Society, and
4 recognized authority on milltar.
matters in England, who is now in
this city
Remove Great Obstacles in East
The exit Of Russia from the war
cles which lay in the way Of the real
ization Of Gcrmany's eastern lust he
said III statement today. 80 long
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-12-26
TWO KILLED WHO WERE
WITH WEIGH IN STAGE

Valentine. Texas Dec. 25.-Men who
brought the body Of Michey Welsh, a
United states mail carrier, who was
hanged b. Mexican bandits at Can
deiaria. Texas, early today. report that
American troops and rear guard of
the Mexican bandits were fighting to-
night in the vicinity of Candelaria.
The men. who arrived in an auto
mobile from The river front at Cam
delaria. also reported that two Am
erican Mexicans who were riding with
Welch in the mail stage were killed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-12-26
Ordered by Congress

The survey. ordered at the last Sos
sion Of Congress, will cover more than
100 different foods and returns must
show the stocks on hand next De-
cembcr 81 ana the same DAY last year
with estimates OF quantities in transit
outward by freight and express on the
last day of this month.
In addition to the survey by mail
schedules. intensive surveys wiii he
made by agents in SO typical counties
in various parts Of tho country in o.
der that the figures obtained hy maj!
be checked Estimates OF stocks or
foodstuffs on farms will be made by
the bureau Of crop estimates.
The cnrGp!e te survey" said 2
statement hN tire bureau Of markets
today. "wil Weld lie most accurate
information ever collected in regard
10 the extent Of the nations fooG re
sources and il considered an impor-
tant step in the effort to place the
country Un a safe footing insofar as
the food supply is concerned"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-12-26
BRITISH BOMB
Mannheim on the Rhine
Monday Morning
Ton Of Bombs Was Dropped and
Several Fires Started-Five Hostile
Machines Are Brought DOWNFALL
But One of British Machines Return

London Dec 25.-The city of Mannheim
in Germany on the Rhine was bombardec
by British air squadron early on Mon
day. says an official statement covering
the operations Of army aviators during
Sunday and in Mondays early hours. A
ton Of bombs was dropped and several
fires were started. All but one of the
British machines returned. The text o..
the statement reads
Five Enemy Planes Down
The enemy machines were very ac-
iiye on Sunday and Eve of them were
brought down in air lighting. three Of
h. cm falling in our lines. Two other hos
tic machines were brought down in our
Inc by anti-arcraft gunfirc. one Of these
latter was a large twin-engined machine
w.th three occupants. who were made
prisoners.
our night-nying machines bombed sew
eral Of the enemys airdromes with good
effect
Al daylight on Monday one of our
squadrons bombed Mannheim on the
Rhine with excellent results. A ton OF
bombs vas dropped and bursts were OBJ
served in the large main station in the
works and also in the town. where fires
we're started. Very heavy anti-aircraft
gunfre was directed against our airplanes
when they were over their objective and
one Of our machines was damaged and
forced to land Several of the enemys
scouts made repeated attacks upon our
formations but were driven off. All o.
our machines returned except the one
aforementioned
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-12-26
"H0LDUP" STUNTS
HAVE FATAL RESULT

Bangor, Me, Dec o5.-Robert r. Coz
rors, II. son of Charles H. Connors Of
Bar IIarhor, died today from the effects
Of bullet wound accidentally inflicted 3y
Charles L. Pratt, fellow student at the
University of Maine. on Dec. 1s
The young men were practicing "holi-
up stunts with revolver from which
they thought all the cartridges had been
removed One cartridge. however, had
been overlooked, and it was exploded, the
bullet taking effec, near Connors, heart.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-12-26
General Plot Admitted

This was admitted TO-DAY by officials
here in connection With news &C the
discovery Of a quantity Of rifles. re
voivers and ammunition in the Rus
Sian treighter Shilka. which has just
arrived at a Pacific port. manned by
. mutlnous Bolsheyiki crew.
The Shilha incident is only one of
many cases leading officials 70 believe
the connection between plottors in
several OF the allied countries may he
more tangible than the Indefinite link
Of moral sympathy. Certain Irish ag-
itators and I. W. w. leaders have late
il left the United states for Russia
after being in close touch with cach
other here and reports have been re-
cetved thai Bolsheyilli organizers
would come to America before lon4
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-12-26

Rome. Dec 25.--ln I, desperate bat
,Ie which lasted al day yesterday, the
Italians fought thrir way back 70 the
y. ..;.o.s from wi:,ci. they we've forced
lie previous la on tie Asiaeo pia
,a;.u u"Gei Au=tro- German attack, &C
coidinc to roday'a war office state
Iaa: >on.c guns ana numerous ma
c.r guns had beer abandoned by thc
+, iiaus in their retirement We're re-
,astured when the Old positions Mere
reoccupied.
Diminished Only at NightfalI
T41 statement reads:
',Cn tie Asiago plateau, the battle,
which continued fiercely and san
cuinarily the whole of yesterday. dim
jnished in intensity only at nightfall.
our counter attacks. made several
hours before, succeeded in spite of the
difficult terrain and the very low tenn
peratUre in arresting the enemy and
carrying the fighting on to the posi-
TONS from which we had moved the
previous day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-12-26
PRAYERS FROM EVERY
HOME WITH FORCES
BLISS Tells PERSH|NC

Washington. Dec. Renewed
lledgcs of devotion To tho cause Of de-
mocracy from all ranks Of the Amer
lean expeditiunary fore in France were
given in 2 Christmas message from
Gen. Pershing to the chief Of staff K
the array The cahltsgam. made public
tonight by the lrar 1era1tm' said:
Best Wishes for Success
Please extend 10 the President ana
the secretary of war holiday greetings
ana bcst wishes FOR .acc~ss Of our arms
during The co,ni = year and convey -
them, from all ranks of the American
evolutionary forces in France rem W.
ed pledges of the devotion TO our sac
rcd cause.
Likewise express our greetings ~
cur comrades At home. coupled witli
fun confidence in tho patriotism. c"ur-
age and devotion 10 the aa@."
Gen. Bliss Reply
General Bliss. chief Of staff sent this
message in reply:
THE President ana secretary Of was
send TO you and to the American army IN
France the most cordial greeting and goo
wishes for this Christmas season l"cm IL.
pr ople of the United states. Your corn.
rades in arms in every camp and canton
ment send YOU greetings. From every
home today goes s-prayer for the welfara
AID success OF our troops in France, ana
for that OF every man al .hem.
The nation reposes in you and them its
full confidence that in Coo. good tins
and with Gods blessing its troops in
France. side ny side with their gallant
allies. will bring victory and abiding
peace to all the world
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-12-26
over 100000
FOR RED CROSS
CHRISTMAS Drive:

Washington. Dec 25.-Fdrther re-
turns today from the FED Cross
Christmas membership drive indicate.
officials at headquarters here said. that
the enrolment would be even In OK
cess of the 13.000,0D forecast last
night. The object was to enroll 10
OO0. 900 new members.