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Putnam patriot., 1917-11-16
Christmas Bazar Al POmfret

Saturday afternoons during Decem- Der, there will be held at the Pomfret Neighborhood House continuous bag aar. Not only are novelties of the won derful variety to be displayed, but through the Art Shop many choice treasures of antique interest, such as India and Paisley shawls, old china and stoneware, candle snuffers, etc. are of fered for exchange. A fine assortment of cards, fancy articles, needlework, desk furnishings, beautiful pottery, and last but by no means least, jams, pre- serves, pickles, catsups, horseradish, fan ey eheeses, honey, jellies, canned fruit, etc, etc, are to be found here at be- fore war prices.
 Not the least interesting feature of this bazaar Is that, like the Art Shop, it is run as a Woman s Exchange. Only small percentage of the profit goes to the up-keep of the Association, while the eonsigners find here well organized market tor the work of their hands The institution has proved boon to the many who have profited by it, while to the buyer it offers a wealth of unus- ual products, not to be found elsewhere.
 It is cooperative industry that should commend itself to both producer and shopper
Putnam patriot., 1917-11-16
Thompson Personals

Mir. and Mrs. Charles Russell were at Hill Crest for several days.
 Mrs. Grace Moves has been visiting her brother and family in Berwick Me.
 John Mills and Miss Bessie Gleason spent the week end with MT. and Mrs. Arthur Mills.
 Mrs. Charles Reed and two children Of Worcester were in town Saturday. The Junior Red Cross met with Miss Mary Elliott last Saturday.
 Saturday, Nov. l7, there will be a sale at the home of Mrs. R. C. Paine. With the proceeds knitting yarn is to be bought.
 Miss Alice Darlington is visiting her aunt, M rs. Searls.
 Miss Mildred Johnson of West Thompson spent the week end with Miss Lena Smith
 Miss Mary spent the week end with Miss Wiley.
 Mrs. William Chase and three child ren of Worcester spent several days with MT. and Mrs. Claus Tuscan.
 Mrs. Minnie Carpenter is visiting her sister, Mrs. Rhoda Ballard.
 Fred Herrick is having his house repaired Newell Gutter and Frank French are doing the work.
 Miss Cornelia Gibson of Putnam recently spent several days with Mrs. Henry Davis.
Putnam patriot., 1917-11-16
Good Work by Woodstock
 Auxiliary

The Woodstock Auxiliary held its monthly meeting Nov. 9th al the home of Mrs. Sampson. A review of the work accomplished the past six months made very screditabie show ing. Through the generosity Of mum beI of members and the uniting ef- forts of the president 1t Sas made pos sible to pufchase an emergency cot with compete furnishings, about Ia ar ticles. To the value of S55. Contribu tions to the amount of $50, also have been received for a French Orphan Fund and numerous gifts Of small ar ticles, enabled the auxiliary to fiH l2 comfort bags and prepare Fl Amss psck ages for our soldier ooysin France. These Xmas packages were alike and contained 10 gifts. A khaki hand kerchief formed the receptacle and the contents were an assortment Of candy, chewing gum, games, cigarettes, writ ing material and Christmas cards. Eight complete sets Of knitted articles were made and given 10 the boys of Woodstock by Mrs. 4. 5. Hardy. Mrs. Hardy gave Slo East Woodstock Sunday School , co Miss Nellie Chandler 100 Miss FIors AIton's S. > Glass LOO Paine District School 800 Captain Richardson's Lecture 16.70 The sale of sandwiches etc al the fair
 7S77 Flower committee of Hill church 100 The war relief fund increased our membership by 54. Total member ship Is now I72: The sewing com -.f-.-. -~-,--.~r. se5 articles com oiesed aud 7s knitted artlcles.
Putnam patriot., 1917-11-16
To Enforce Automobile Laws

Deputy Automobile Commissioner John Macdonald. the chief inspector and the inspector from Hartford county came to Putnam Monday evening where they were joined by Ralph Young, recently appointed inspector for Windham coun- ty. After a supper at the Inn they started out on q tour of investigation, They stopped autoiSts on various roads leading into Putnam and looked at h- eenses. registration cards lights, etc. In four out of five cases it was found that there was some minor mfraction of the law, No arrests were made but drivers warned that they are to be watched closely and unless they obey the laws they will find themselves in the police court
 While the inspectors were near the hospital truck without headlights came down the hin and hit one of the inspectors throwing him up onto the hood The inspector was not hurt but the driver was told few things in a manner that he will remember and his case will be reported to the Rhode ls- land authorities where he comes from.
Putnam patriot., 1917-11-16
Resolutions on Death of Emily A. Bruce

Whereas, God in His infinite wisdom has seen iii to remove from our midst our beloved sister, Emily \ Bruce, a faithful member of our order, therefore be it resolved
 That in lowing in humble submis. sion 10 the decree of the Almighty we yet deplore the loss of our sister and express our heartfelt sorrow at her taking away.
 That we extend to the bereaved fam fly our sincere sympathy spread these resolutions upon the records of this lodge, and send a copy to ithe husband of our sister and cause them to be pub lished in the PUTNAM PATRIOT.
 Edith NJ. Arnold
 fnez V. Hoyle
 Sarah l. Kent Committee on Resolutions, Mlzpah Re- bekah Lodge, | 0. 0. F., No. 33 Dated at Putnam, this 10th day of November, 1917 Adv
Putnam patriot., 1917-11-16
North Woodstock Items

Miss Marguerite Ciemons is in a Worcester hospital where she is receiv- ing treatment for throat trouble.
 Lendall Houghton and wife have closed their house for the winter and gone to Florida.
 Mrs. Calvin Rawson has been visit ing Putnam friends recently.
 The Trask family motored to Hart ford last Sunday.
 Wendell Wilter and wife accompa. nied by C. M. Perrin and vile took an automobile trip to Rutland, Mass, last Sunday to see Mrs. James Y. Perrin and daughter. l.. J Leavitt and wife have returned from their trip to Vermont and New Hampshire. Cyrus w. Potter has sold his twin steers, Elmer J. Corttis being the pur- chaser. Frank D. Skinner and family have moved to Fabyan.
 George Frink and wife recently en' tertained friends from Providence Danieison and Ekonk.
Putnam patriot., 1917-11-16
pomtret Auxiliary of Putnam
 Red Cross

Tho Chairman of the Red Cross wishes to announce that hereafter the Surgical Dressing Rooms at the studio will be open on Tuesdays and Thurs days from ten until. five o'clock MT. Beadle very kindly offered the use of inc parlor of the Congregational church for the muslin surgical woTk. inc room will be open on Wednesdays ln the afternoon from two to five o'clock. The yarn flor knitting Will also De siyen out from this room and all mn ished articles returned there. Mss Reyes. assisted by Miss Robb IS In charge of this department. fiease teIephone Miss Reyes for information about yarn, knitting etc. Ars Dig elow with Mrs. Holmes Is In charge of the muslin work. Miss M. r. Reyes is in charge of the comfort kiis anu filings, for our drafted men ana Vol-
 unteers. The money for these must De especiaIly for that purpose, we cannot take the Red Cross funds given Tor re lief work. Miss Reyes will be glad 10 receive. contributions no matter no" small Miss Margaret N hlte IS III charge of the Red Crsss work in rom fret Landing. Please apply to her TOT warn. supplies etc. Mrs. Willis CoViii gives out and collects the knitted ar ticIes in Arlington. If at any lime these ladies cannot be reached py leie- phone or otherwise, apply 10 the chairman This work must be carried on. where dozens are now being done, hundreds ID ust be turned out instead. Will every one try and spare lew honrs q week from this most .afgent
Putnam patriot., 1917-11-16
Auto Accident

WEST WOODSTOCK Miss Ruth Bates spent the week end in Windham as the guest of Miss Florence Perkins. R. H. Hicks and family have closed their summer home here and returned to Newtonville, Mass, for the winter.
 Mir. and Mrs. Franklin Walker and daughter have been recent visitors in Norwich.
 Mrs. Herbert Morse of Putnam wss guest of Mrs. John Shephard last Sunday.
 Mrs. Gertrude Brette,of Springfield, Mass, bas been recent guest of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Prescott Ham, mond.
 Miss Esther Davidson has been spending few days in Worcester, Mass.
 Wayland Harris motored to Woon- socket last Sunday.
 Clinton Winslow of Putnam spent the week end in town.
 Miss Sarah Gilan has been visiting in New Britain and Stafford Springs.
 MT. and Mrs. Byron Bates and daughter Ruth recently motored to Norwich.
 Miss Emily Ross has recently pur. chased Grant runabout.
 Arthur Davis and wife, MT. Eyer and MT. Dean of Central Village were guests in town last Sunday.
 Dr. and Mrs. Gildersleeve of Nor. wich were recent callers in town.
 MT. and Mrs. Byron Bates recently motored to Storrs.
 Grain thrashers have been in this part of the town the past week.
 Mrs. Madeline Bensamon has a new horse.
 George Jordan has closed his house in the Skinner district and moved his family to Putnam for the winter. George Jordan and family of Put nam spent Sunday at their place here
 Frank Davis and son and Herbert Pepler all of Central Village were guests at Randall Davis last Sunday.
 MT and Mrs. George Sumeer spent Sunday in Esstfard as the guests of their daughter, Mrs. Benjamin Bos- worth.
 Mrs Lennen Sumner and son, Der nard, were Sunday visitors at Loren Bosworth's.
 MT. and Mrs. Charles Hopkins oi the Central district. spent Sunday in Putnam as the guests of MT. and Mrs, Harry Davis. Mrs. 4. C. Hubbard and son Cliff. ford of the English neighborhood were guests at Ashley Hiobard's last Sunday.
 Miss Mary Pike was the guest of his sister, Mrs. Stackpoie, at the Central district last Sunday.
 MT. and Mrs. Jarvis Hall, Dr. Cary Bradford and Henry Bradford spent Monday in SouthDIidge.
 MT. and Mrs. George Sumner, MT. and Mrs. Lennen Sumner and son, i Bernard, were among those who at- i tended the funeral of Miss Jennie Phillips at South Woodstock last Sat ! urday afternoon. H. D. Baker, while on his way to 1 South Woodstock Sunday afternoon, met with an accident which resulted 1 in considerable damage to his machine, Metz touring car. When near the 1 residence of Farley Walker the steer 1 ing geer broke and the car climbed a bank by the side of the road, and pioughed into the ground. MT. Baker was alone in the car and received no injury. The machine had to be lifted. Franklin Walker conveyed MT. Baker to South Woodstock.
Putnam patriot., 1917-11-16
East Thompson Events

Elmer Joslin has returned from Bos- ton where he underwent successful operation on his eye.
 The w C. T. U. met with Mrs. Silas Joslin Thursday. There was quite d number present and a good meeting was enjoyed. Mr. Joslin played number of selections on his Nictrola.
 Forrest Young has enlisted in the cavalry and is stationed atFort Cham plain.
 Fernando Ross has returned from visiting his son, Seth Ross, Tn New York. Mrs. Ross is still Tn Hartford with her daughter, Mrs. Hilton.
 The Kings Daughters expect to hold an all cay social in their hall soon.
 Miss. Gladys Robbins was at home oSeI Sunday.
Putnam patriot., 1917-11-16
Around AttaWdugan

The topic presented by PastorWood- ward at the Methodist church last Sunday was the great importance of |. NJ. C. A. work. His theme st the service at 10.45 next Sunday will be "Fau and Sieve"
 The young people of the local church are arranging for a musical and litera- " entertainment to be given in Atta- waugan hall on Saturday evening, Novemb Der "A. Vocal and instrument al solosf readings, and a two act farce entitled, "A perplexing situation, y are some of the features. A brass quartette will render selections. Ice cream will be on sale at the close. Fred B. Hopkins, an impersonator from Mapleville, is to assist the home talent.
Putnam patriot., 1917-11-16
Autos Collide at North
 GrOSvenOrdaIe

Sunday new Ford touring car bearing Massachusetts registration number wss hit by larger car from Danielson on the corner at the top Of the grade after leaving the company's barn. The fender of the large car hit the left front fender of the Ford cauS ing the driver to lose control of the car which dashed into rock on the side of ihe road and turned turtle. The larger car was able to proceed on it's way. but the Ford was too badly dam aged, having punetured radiator, bent lenders, windshield smashed, body stove in, front spring broken of at the axle, one tire cut into shreds, and the whole under front parts dfiv- en back to nearly the center of the body. The car was taken home in pieces on truck.
 Privates LuciusAustin and Philippe Crotenu have left Camp Devens for the South.
 Joseph Croteau and family were st Camp Devens last week Thursday.
 Private Edward Ransom was in town Sunday.
 Mrs. Alvin DilIsber visited her par ents over the week end.
 Miss Leontine Latieur,has secured a position in the mill.
 Joseph Martin of Southbridge visited relatives here Sunday.
 Philias Martin aud family were the guests of Philip Coderre Sunday.
 Joseph Pontoriand visited friends here Sunday.
 Miss Dorothy Covell and friends at tended the fair in Webster Thursday evening.
 Mrs. Alma Poirier is detained st home on account of illness.
 Joseph Bousquet of Southbridge was the guest of J Bellerose Sunday.
Putnam patriot., 1917-11-16
Death of Miss Jennie Phillips

WOODSTOCK as wearisome ili- ness of three months, death brought sweet release to the tired and worn mind and body of Miss Jennie Phillips on Wednesday of last week. Funeral services were held st the Webbel homestead Saturday afternoon con ducted by her pastor, Rev. F. R liar. rison. "Abide with me, and "Jesus Lover of My SouI,u were sung by Mrs. RItch and Mrs. Gorem. Rev. Edwin W. Bishop Of Brockton, cousin Of Miss Phillips, spoke beautifully of the one W ho had gone. He referred to the fact that il was the seventh funeral he had attended in that house.
 Of Miss Phillips it can truly be said "She hath done what she could. !" Hers has been life of service to her family and friends, and life's trials have been bravely met. Beautiful flo raj tributes were specially fitting be- cause of her love of flowers. Relatives from Brockton, Providence, Holyoke, Willim antic, and Pomfret, were at the funeral. Her only brother has the sympathy of his friends in his sorrow.
 Mrs. Riddick spent Sunday in New Haven.
 Mrs. John Clark spent Friday and Saturday with her brother in Slocum K. |.
 Rev. and Mrs. Collins of North Ash. ford were dinner guests at Elmlawn, Friday.
 John Prehn is stationed at the State School of Agriculture, Baton Rouge, Louisians, connected with the poultry extension course. Mrs. Prehn and daughter, Marjorie, are with relatives on Long Island for the present.
 Mrs. Henry Child and Mrs Clarence Child are intending the jubilee meeting in Boston this week and are guegts of Mrs. J. N. Greene in Brookline.
 Miss Harriet Sampson spent the week end with a school friend in South Orange, \. J.
 F. J. Williamson and family were in town Sunday.
 Ms. Harrison was in Boston Thurs day lOf the 4Dl,sc hirSsiIe.
Putnam patriot., 1917-11-16
Officers of Putnam Grange

The following are the newly elected officers of Putnam grange: Master, John Spencer; overseer Mrs. W L. Kennedy lecturer, Mrs. w. ], Bartlett steward Earl Johnson; assistant steward. w. J. Bartlett chaplain. Miss Marjorie Brad ford: treasurer. Miss Katherine Byrae secretary, Mrs. Earle Johnson, gate keeper, Frederick Smith; Ceres, Vera Owens; Pomona, Mary Anderson; Flora Mae Evans; lady assistant steward, l. Thomas Jones; pianist, Miss Ruth Bart lett; member of the executive com mittee for three years, Past Master Ar. thur rourtellotte.
Putnam patriot., 1917-11-16
h Hold No More Socials

NEST GLoCEsTER-No more sociais and dances will be held at the Cady Tavern at present.
 Georee Hall has sold his home to Nilson Baker and has gone 10 i've near Hartford.
 Carl Moran has joined the navy.
 ur and Mrs. w. A. Hawkins enter tained Clarence Heath of futnaH the past week.
 Mrs. Alfred Mcbride of Chepachet has been visiting her fsfher, w. Cfaw- ford Greene, for q few days
 Walter Hawkins and wife entertain ed Miss Edith Cutler and Miss helen Devine ..s p4lnalo, S4tGTsay esc1...,- and sunday
Putnam patriot., 1917-11-16
Resolutions

Whereas, Almighty Sod in His wis dom and mercy, has taken by death out of our Nest, our beloved President and brother, Walter Wsllen,
 Be it resolved, that we, the members of Putnam Nest of Owls, No. 1863, tender our sincere and heartfelt sym pathy to the wife and family of our departed brother, that a copy of these resolutions be sent to Mrs. Wallen and be printed in the PATRIOT sano Closer yer, and that our charter and the DOT. trait of our departed brother be draped for sixty days. Adv
Putnam patriot., 1917-11-16
DEATHS

In Wauregan, Nov. F, Helen Louise Mathe wson, wife of J. Arthur Atwood. In Woodstock, Nov. :, Miss Jennie Phillips.
 In Putnam, Nov. l3, Joseph Daigle, aged 49.
 In Putnam, Nov. IA, Walter w.. Wallen, aged 59.
 In Danielson, Nov. IA, Mrs. Mary Weaver, aged 24, wife of Peter pepin.
Putnam patriot., 1917-11-16
Children Crv
 FOR FLETcHER'S c A = Q R'A A
MARRIAGES

In Putnam, November .l4, by Rev. F. D. Sargent, Gardner Q. Benson, for merly of Putnam and Bertha ]. Her rick of Springfield.
 In Putnam, November F, by Rev. k. D. Sargent, Nellie Pratt of Putnam and Edward J F. Jones of Lawrence.
The Lexington progress. (Lexington, Tenn.) 1884-current, 1917-08-03
BETTER FARMING


In every part Of the State the
fruit trees In town lots are infested
by San Jose scale, and are a men
ace to orchards, the scale being car
ried on the feet OF birds from these
infested trees to orchards through
out their vicinity. AS the lot own
er has but few trees, he thinks il
will not pay him to buy a spraying
outfit, and so his trees are neglect
ed. The care Of fruit trees should
make a comfortable living for at
least one man in every small town.
He should own a barrel pump
spraying outfit, and be a master OF
Its use. He should be a skillful
primer Thus equipped he should
be able to contract with citizens for
the care Of their fruit trees by the
year, pruning, spraying for scale in
winter, and for insects and diseases
in the growing season AT a mod
crate price, which most men would
gladly pay, this work would be prof
table for the man and his patrons
The Lexington progress. (Lexington, Tenn.) 1884-current, 1917-08-03
|enAprER $40 SENATE BILL NO. 1906
Private Acts.
FuLGHUM

An Act to amend an Act entitled
AN Act to create the Office Of
County Judge for the County Of
Henderson and to prescribe his
duties being Chapter 20 Of the
published Acts Of 1908, so as to
increase his jurisdiction, duties
and powers and to increase his
compensation.
SECTION /. Be il enacted by
the General Aassembly of the State
Of Tennessee, That Chapter rs Of
the published Acts Of the Legisla-
ture Of Tennessee for 1903, being
An Act to create the Office Of
County Judge for the county Of
Henerson and to prescribe his du.
ties." be amended as follows: That
there shall be added to Section 8 Of
the said Act Immediately follswing
the last word Of said section the
following.
And be shall have authority,
jurisdiction and power to grant all
extraordinary writs Of injunction
and attachments the. same as Cir
cult Judges and Chancellors Of this
State now have. and he shall ex-
ercise this power and authority in
the same manner as Chancellors
and Circuit Judges; and he shall al
so have power and authority to ap-
point receivers; and in doing so he
shall be governed by the same rules
and regulations provided for Chan
cellors and Circuit judges; and he
shall also have jurisdiction to hear
and determine cases upon writs Of
habeas corpus in the same manner
and under thetpme rules and reg
Aiations as issli6w conferred by law
upon Chancellors and Circuit
Judges.
SECTION 2. Be it further Q
The Lexington progress. (Lexington, Tenn.) 1884-current, 1917-08-03

Our slogan says the Franklin
county farmers and corn club boys
Is.
Winter cover crop on every acre
in Franklin county this fall"
There Is q great shortage Of Grim.
som clover seed this year, and oul
country's good demands that tina!
which farmers have be used in the
best possible way for seed produc.
ton.
July preparation, long continued
Is the key to success. Begin today
Moisture can be stored, weeds de.
stroyed, Hessian fly controlled
plant food made ready for use, and
the soil firmed by early thorough
preparation. The ideal place Is
grain stubble, old pastures, Of
meadows where the soil may be
broken with the subsoil pillow with.
out turning, and their disked thor.
oughly and often until seeding
time.
Abundant moisture is the first
essential. Well broken soil takes
in the rainfall. A loose, thorough.
ly pulverized surface will hold il
until seeding time. but if crimson
clover is planted in loose it Sermi-
mates and dies.
Early seeding is best. If moisture
is present. Take advantage Of the
first seasonal rain in August and
sow IL to Is pounds Of seed per
The Lexington progress. (Lexington, Tenn.) 1884-current, 1917-08-03
About tho Farm Loan Act.

We believe" says c. Z. Alfred
of the University Of Tennessee, Di
vision Of Agricultural Extension
Knoxville, I'D that taken as {
whole, the Farm Loan Act will b
very beneficial to our farmers; e.
that the restrictions in this Act will
prevent much unwise use of the
capital, CD but, we also believe
that on every farm there are many
things that should be worked on,
before money is borrowed for i'm.
provements, and that many Of our
farmers are forgetting that no
money is cheap unless it pays a
profit TO the users"
What is your opinion on the SUBJ
iectl
The Lexington progress. (Lexington, Tenn.) 1884-current, 1917-08-03
LEXINGTON HAS MADE THE TEST
Lexington People WIlI'os ihs Benefit.

There's nobody in Lexington any
better known than w. v. Barry and
|in giving his experience with Doah's
Kidney pills. for the benefit Of Lex.
|in6fQn kidney sufferers, he has
6k |nd whatever to gain.
f Nv experiment With unknown
of Imitation kidney remedies when
YOU have such . good reason try
D0ansY
Profit BY the test Mr.. Barry has
made for you.
w. v. Barry, editor Of The Prog.
|ress, jackson St. Lexington, says
I'll have recommended Doans Kid
|ney Pills before and glad to do SO
again. From time to time since
L.bt learned Of this fine medicine,
i have had occasion to take 1t for
kidney disorders and have always
had satisfactory results"
Price 8Oc, at all dealers. Dent
simply ask for a kidney remedy
|get Doan's Kidney Pills--the same
that Mr. Barry had. Foster-Mil.
burn Co. Props. Buffalo, N. Y.
LADY
The Lexington progress. (Lexington, Tenn.) 1884-current, 1917-08-03

1.-THE upbuildine Of agriculture in all
|its phases When we compare cur
deficiency along this line with that
Iof other countries we are confront
led with thousands Of uncultivated
acres and many abandoned farms.
We are also reminded that with
Lin thirty years, from 1880 to 1910,
FOUR rural population decreased
from 70.5 per cent to 53.7 per cent.
according to the last census; that
seven out Of ten Of our important
crops have decreased In production,
land that the per-acre productive Of
wheat In ten years has dropped So
per cent, corn 14.4 per cent, while
beef production has fallen off 80
per cent. 1t Is apparent, therefore,
that we must not only increase our
cultivated acreage, but the yield as
we'll Our government Is spending
millions yearly. one entire depart
ment Of the federal service being
devoted to this subject, while our
states are lending increasingly val
liable aid, and there is every need
|of q continuance Of this work.
Bankers realize that farming and
finance are SO closely allied that in
order to prosper themselves they
must encourage and support this
Industry. The intelligent conduct
|of this pursuit means prosperous
farmers and equally prosperous
merchants and bankers. --Chas. M.
Sawyer.