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Putnam patriot., 1917-03-16

( view to Investigating the situation relative to purchasing land north of the coal chute In the upper railroad yard now owned by the Putnam Man. taacturing Company. The agent had blue print plans of proposed changes.
 The plan contemplates removing the round house farther north, somewhere between here and Mechanicsville, changing the Quinebaug rivers course through it's former bed which is through what is now known as the aead river just west of the road be- tween here and Mechanicsville. The cid roadbed where the tracks formerly rested is still discernible on the east side of the Dead river. The Dead river was formed when the river course was changed to flow southward much further west.
 The proposed change would give the company a large tract of land west of what is now the main line tracks be- ginning about opposite the foundry and extending northward to the south boundary of Mechanicsville.
 If the change is made it will give Putnam much larger railroad yard which the growing needs demand, ss si present it is almost impossible to lake care of the large amount of freight AssineSs being done at this important point.
Putnam patriot., 1917-03-16
Case of Mumps Clogs Wheels of Justice
 C0art


 Just an ordinary, every day-"con. tsgious" some say, "not so," say others, case of humps clogged the wheels of a justice court in South Woodstock last Saturday No more painful and no more welcome than any ordinary case, but more far reach. ing as it held up the court proceedings.
 The honorable court was not afiiict. ed, at least not at the time. What may have happened since we don't know, but that Is neither here nor there. It was Mrs. Justice who had the humps, that Icaused . swelling, that caused pain, that might be con- tagious, that elogged the wheels, that ran the court, that was to have been held, in the house that the justice built.
 The case is civil action and was to have been tried last Saturday morning. It WAS necessary for a woman and her infant child to appear. When counsel for the woman learned of the case of humps, ,through the justice, he did not wish to expose his client and the child to the disease. The justice did not know what to put on the record in such an unusual situation. Counsel asked for an adjournment, t,antimumpus, and 1t was grsnted. A sufficient time was allowed so that if the court caught il, it too, would have chance to re- cover its normal state and sit in peace and dignity as aii courts do.
Putnam patriot., 1917-03-16
Lenten Organ RecitaIS

The third in the series of Lenten or gan recitals at St. Philips church, was given Saturday afternoon by Walter Dodge of this city, who is organist at the Congregational church in Wood. stock. MT. Dodge gave an excellent interpretation of a well .chosen pro- gram.
 On Saturday afternoon of this week at 8 o'clock the fourth recital of the SC. ries will be given at o'clock by Ken meth Sharpe, with the following pro- gram;
 Menuet Gothique BoelImann Evensong Johnston Pastorale Guilmant Moonlight Serenade, Nevin Paen (Song of Victory Matthews At Evening Buck
 The fifth recital will be given March 24th, by L. o. Williams, organist of the Congregational church, assisted by Miss Clara Maertens, Miss Gladys Rob- bins, sopranos, and Miss Margaret Maertens, contralto, of the choir of the above church.
 The last recital of the series will be given on the afternoon of March 3l by Miss Annie Ash, Organist of Christ Church, P0mfret.
Putnam patriot., 1917-03-16
HORSE RECOVERED
Found at [ O'clock Thursday Morning
Disappeared from School Street Wedses-
 day Evening

C. NJ Heath of KillingIy Center came to Joys stable Thursday after noon and recovered his horse which ho believed was stolen Wednesday even ing. The horse was found at l:e o'clock Thursday morning hitched In front of Perry X Browns store on Union street.
 Mir. Heath came here Wednesday af- ternoon to do some marketing. His horse was timid one and he did net want to bring 1t up onto Main street So hitched it on School street near kin. ney's lumber yard.
 leg of mutton and carried 1t back and put 1t in the wagon. He then wenl - beef house to buy some lard. Hs wanted twenty five pound tub bas could only get one weighing fifty pounds so he went for his horse ana wagon and found that the outfit had disappeared.
 Mr. Heath thought that his horse had become unhitched so he took . trolley car to Dayviile and from there drove to his farm in hired sutome. bile and found that the horse had net arrived. He took the auto and drsvo along the route to Putnam making in- quiries at all of the farmhouses and re- ported the matter to the police.
 The next seen of the horse and wag- on was at l:30 o'clock Thursday morn. ing when night officer Regis Bouthid- lette found 1t hitehed on Union street. The meat was still in the wagon. Ths horse was covered with perspirasiea and appeared to have been driven . long distance. The officer took the horse and wagon to Joys livery stable In the morning the police communi- cated with Mr. Heath and he came to Putnam in the afternoon and got hts rig.
Putnam patriot., 1917-03-16
Rebekahs Present Flag to Odd Fellows
Exercises Include Fine Entertainment

Mizpah Rebeknh Lodge, 1. 0. 0. F., presented Israel Putnam lodge, 1. O.. 0. F., beautiful silk United States flag, Wednesday evening. It was sone of the most interesting and entertain ing exercises ever held In l. o. 0. F |, hall.
 The presentation followed the rcgu lar meeting of the Rebekahs. Odd Fellows and patriotic organizations were invited. The presentation on behalf of the order was made by Noble Grand, Mrs. Dorothy Wright, and ac- cepted on behalf of the, Odd Fellows by Noble Grand, Irwin Tourtelotte. After the remarks of presentation and accept ,nce the flag was unfurled and the gathering stood and sang ithe Star Spangled Banner The program closed with the singing, of America. Re freshmcnts and dancing followed.
 Remarks were made by Judge l.. Fl Fuller, A. l.. Mansfield, C. D. Shape, Fred Card, Herbert Johnson, Alvin
 
 Martin, Arthur Loomis, Mrs. Lillie Leach, Miss. NJ abel Kent, Mrs. Mary J. Wright and Mrs. Ida Mansfield. The following program proved to be very entertaining and each number WAS received with enthusiasm: 0Gypsy costume song, Miss Madeline
 Davis accompanied by Miss Cath
 erine Seward
 Presentation of flag
 Star Spangled Banner, by the entire
 gathering
 Ladies, Quartet, Fly Away, Ken-
 lucky Babe, Misses Josephene
 Clifford, Hattie Inman, Mrs. Sarah
 Kent
 Scotch songs, Mrs. Mitchie and A.
 Tait Hope of Dayville
 Vocal selection, Mrs. Elmer Munroe
 accom- panied by Mrs. Mitchie Reading, Mrs. LillIe Leach
 America, all present
 The committee in charge was: Mrs. Lillie Leach Mrs. Ida Mansfield, Mrs. A. Tait Hope, Mrs. Edward Moss Mrs. Arthur Loomis, Mrs. Dorothy Wright, Miss Florence TourteIlotte, Miss Josephine Clifford and Miss Louise Davison.
Putnam patriot., 1917-03-16

RED CROSS WORK
Putnam Intends to Do its Share and
 Wants a Thousand Members
Everyone Asked 10 Join. SI Makes You
 "a Member

The Red Cross society, chartered by Congress, is too well known an organ ization to need any explanation.
 A local branch of the society has been formed in Putnam. Connecticut is out 10 get l0O,000 Putnam is out to get 1, ,000 members or more. Have you joined? Everyone is eligible and the work is one that appeals to all.
 In times of flood, earthquake, con tiagration or any other calamity the Red Cross is one of the first upon the field to relieve the needy and suffering. Should this country be drawn into a war the service would be great ana the resources of the organizati on taxed to the utmost.
 Preparedness in this branch is as es sential AS that of any other. The pres. ent movement is along these lines Of preparedness for whatever may come in the way Of needed relief.
 Eight boxes of supplies are to be made in this city. Heads of commit tees in this department are Mrs. George l.. Padgett, Mrs. A. D. Mcintyre, Mrs. George w. Webster, Mrs. Charles l.. Torrey, Mrs. w. F. Rafferty, Mrs. Wallace Whitney, Mrs. Charles Rich. ardson and Miss Charlotte Manning. The supplies in these eight boxes will include gauge and bandages, com- presses, uniforms for surgeons and nurses, comfort bags, towels, socks, l oakum pads, night shirts, pajamas, sheets and pillow slips, etc.
 Volunteers are wanted for classes in instruction in first aid work. Helpers are wanted in all branches. Everyone | is asked to enroll as a member whether able to do actual work or not, Put nam wants ,000 or more membe rs The state wants 100000 or more Every one may join and @, eryone should join, The merchants are co operating. In the large show window of the Cham. peau store Is tas.efullv arranged Red Cross window, 6 forceful public re- hinder of what is being done. Store keepers have allowed application blanks to be placed in their places o business and no one need be without an application. There is, as ther' 1 should be, a general enthusiasm ove the work and it is expected that with out question Putnam, as always, vii do it's share in this worthy movement
Putnam patriot., 1917-03-16
A Little Noise From the Fishing Quar-
 faff

The readers of the PATRIOT of course know the Fishing Quartett. There has not been much from them lately as their specially is performed out of doors in the good old summer time. But with the snow gone they are be- ginning to get uneasy and are plan. ming some feasts for next year. It is understood that they have several mud turtles in csr.:*its that they are bringing up on bottle and next sum. mer they will be made into soup. They are thinking of putting in an order for clans before they go higher and may build a storage warehouse for their summers supply.
 Since Alderman-a at large Joseph La palme began his swi inning, lessons on Church street a few weeks ago, As sistant Fire Chief Bourcier is getting uneasy. While he makes no claim AS a swimmer he says he Is willing to do his speciality of falling out of boat while the alderman does his swim ming stunt in the nearest mud puddle and will let the crowd be the judge of whose speciality is the best He will do thIs for mon, fun or,marbles and if the challenge is acct pted we will an. nounce it under the world of sports column and tell where tickets are on sale for the affair.
Putnam patriot., 1917-03-16
ANOTHER
 VETERAN DEAD
George |. Prentice Died at Soldiers
 Home, Noroton, Thursday
Had Been a Resident of Putnam Forty.
 Eight Years

George l.. Prentice, a veteran Of the Civil war and for As years resident of Putnam, died at the soldiers home in Noroton, Thursday morning. He had been in failing health for some years.
 Mir. Prentice was born in the town of Griswold, son of Mir. and Mrs. John Prentice. The family removed to Pomfret where .Mr. Prentice enlisted in Company K, 2lst C. ", August i4th, 1862. He was mustered out of the service, June 18th, 1865.
 The regiment saw hard service at Fredericksburg, Suffolk, Drurey's Bluffs, Cold Hsrbor, Petersburg, two engagements,) Fort Harrison and al the evacuation of Richmond.
 Upon his return from the war MT, Prentice purchased thirty acre farm in East.ord. After three years he sold the farm and came to Putnam where he entered the employ of his brother Charles in the ice business. After a short time he went to work las farmer for the late John A. Carpenter but gave that up and bought half interest in his brothers business. He later be. came sole of the business and carried it on for many years. When he retired he turned the business over to his son, Harry F., who still carries it on.
 MT. Prentice also gave the town a street sprinkling service for l6 years. In August, 1862, just before he left for the front, Mir. Prentice married Miss Caroline Dean, daughter of James Dean, Eastford. Besides his wife he leaves his son Harry F,, and daugh- ter, Mrs. Lena Munroe of Dayville.
 MT. Prentice was member of A. C. Warner Post, G. A. R., Israel Putnam Lodge, l. o. o. F., Wolf Den En' campment, |. o. o. F., and the Mig l pah Rebekah Lodge.
 1 The funeral will be from the home Sunday at two o'clock, Rev. F. D. Sargent officiating. Burial will be in l Grove street cemetery in charge of ths Odd Fellows.
Putnam patriot., 1917-03-16
Appointed Recruiting Officers for Home
 Guard

Everett NJ. Carver, formerly captain os Company c, c. N. G., and Dr. J. J. ssnssell have been appointed recruit Ing officers for the Home Guard in Ssis city.
 Just what this means MT. Carver said Thursday he did not know. He Ass written for application blanks and instructions.
 A recent bill passed by the legisis- sare empowered the forming of Home Gnard for service in this state only. It will probably be made up of men for one reason or another not able 70 enlist In the regular militia for ser- rtee outside the state in case of war.
 h is expected that the guard will be s'ned and uniformed and instructed n military tactics.
Putnam patriot., 1917-03-16

all street. The possibility of crossing the river on . specially constructed trestle from John street on the wese side to Bullock street on the east sidst Or of going south on Church street, running In between the Wheelock and Kent residences and going down High b Pomfret streets, or of following she river bank, coming out near the pres.4 ent Pomfret street bridge. It was felo that 1t would be necessary to somehow get around the steep grade and sharp corner at the south end of Church street where 1t joins Pomfret street.
 MT. Perkins complimented Putnam for the generous support the road hsa been given at different times, notably when the zone system was first puo Into effect.
 The mayor thanked President Pes. kins for coming to Putnam.
 After the meeting Representative Kent took Mir. Perkins and the com. mitlee over the proposed route oi thg loop in his automobile.
Putnam patriot., 1917-03-16
William L. Brady in Movies at the
 Bradley

A large crowd isGanticipated by the management of the Bradley theatre next Tuesday night when William L.. Brady, former Putnam boy, will appear in five reel picture called the "Accomplice
 Mir Brady left Putnam some years ago and has siEce been on the stage. He first played in stock and 'iater ful- filled the ambition of every actor and played to Broadway audiences. He has been with some of ,the leading companies of,the day and has been very successful in his chosen pro. fessiOn.
 Putnam people will now have a chance to see him on the screen and will welcome the opportunity.
Putnam patriot., 1917-03-16
WIRELESS
 APPARATUS
Will be Installed at Putnam Trade School
Companies VIII be Formed and lnstruc
 ton Given

A wireless apparatus is to be in stalled at the Putnam State Trade school notwithstanding the govern ment can not furnish the apparatus Superintendent A. S. Boynlon took the matter up wit the state officials and they were enthusiastic over the plan and will furnish the necessary outfit.
 The matter was first taken up with the war department by the school su psiintendent and members of the sea0ul board. A request for an sp' para.us was made. W ord was re- ceive | in reply that the war depart ment had no authority under the law to furnish isuch apparatus to schools where there was no officer stationed as instructor in military tactics.
 Meanwhile Superintendent Boynton took the matter up with the proper authorities with better success siE
 At first classes will be formed from among the pupils of the Trade school and High school. Later outsiders will be taken in and companies formed. The wireless code will be taught, field work will be done, such as stringing wires and installing field telephones, flash light signalling and other branches allied with wireless and wire communication will be taken up.
 The boys are enthusiastic over the prospect of becoming familiar with this work and it is anticipated that no difficulty will be experienced in form ing several companies in Putnam as the plan progresses.
Putnam patriot., 1917-03-16
Freight Embargo Lifted

The embargo on incoming ;freight in Putnam was lifted last week Friday. For several days no incoming freight was received in Putnam in less than carload lots. This was because 6 num- Der of freight handlers quit their jobs when they were .refused time and a half for work on Sunday.
 Other men have been em pl oyed and freight Is now being received as usual Putnam is an important freight ,point and a large gang of men is necessary to handle shipments.
Putnam patriot., 1917-03-16
D. A, R. Meeting

At the regular meeting of the Elizs- beth Porter Putnam chapter of the D. A. R., Monday afternoon, Mrs. George Nichols of Thompson, read . very in- teresting paper on Old Clocks, citing facts about the ancient and foreign m makes as well as the American makes. She spoke in detail of the Seth Thomas and Willard clocks.
 Refreshments of cake, coffee and Ice cream was served with attractive St. Patrick s day favors.
Putnam patriot., 1917-03-16
Estate Recsysrs $25o as Price of Dia.
 ueoi RinS

Judge Gardiner Green handed down . decision in the case of M. Eugene Lincoln, Admr., vs James P. Brown, Jr., on Tuesday. The court found for the plaintiff to recover $250 and costs.
 The suit was tried last week. The administrator sought to recover for the conversion of . diamond ring which the son refused to turn over to his ia. ther's estate claiming 1t was gift tc his mother.
 The court found that no valid gift had been made and that the ring was the property of James P. Brown, ,Sr., when he died and therefore constituted part of his estate.
Putnam patriot., 1917-03-16
GILMAN TRIAL
 TUESDAY
Grand Jury Finds True Bill for Murder
 in the First Degree
State Charges Leon A. Gilman Shot
 Cousin and Grandfather

The Windham county grand jury re- turned a true bill for murder in the first degree against Leon A. Gilman of WIllimantic, in the superior court at Putnam Tuesday morning. States Attorney Charles E. Searls gave notice that he would begin the trial of the ing.
 It is alleged by the state that on the night Of Nov 12th, last, at Williman. tic, Gilman shot his cousin, Edward
Putnam patriot., 1917-03-16
IMPORTANT
 RAILROAD CHANGES
Plans Being Made to Enlarge Local
 Railroad Yard
csmoany May Buy Land North of Coal
 Chute

The New York, New Haven X Hart ford Railroad Company has plans afoot to greatly enlarge and increase the importance of the Putnam railroad yard. If the plan goes through it will relieve the present congestion, almost rpvolutionize the present physical sit
 nation and will change the bed of the nninebeug river back to it's former sourse from Mechaniesville through what is now known as the Dead river.
 A purchasing agent of the company arrived here Wednesday morning with
Putnam patriot., 1917-03-16
Putnam Grange

euinnatisset, Senexet and Wolf Den gFanges were guests of Putnam grange Monday night. Quinnatisset degree team conferred the first degree, ,Senexet tae second, and Wolf Den furnished as excellent program. Supper was served by the local grange.
Putnam patriot., 1917-03-16
Xoman'S Board

The regular monthly meeting of the Woman's Board of the Day Kimball hospital will be held at the rooms of the Chamber of Commerce on We'd nesday, March 2lst at 3 o'clock p. m. Executive session at 2.3O p. m.
 Margaret s. Padgett,
 Cor. Sec'y.
Putnam patriot., 1917-03-16
Psssentation to Assistant Clerk, Irving
 |. Miron

h the absence of Edgar M. Warner, essrk of the Superior court, Friday, his duties in the court room were per- formed by the messenger, Irving l.. Airon. As . compliment to Mir. Miron she event was recognized by court of. Asers'and members of the bar, who procured and placed on the clerks sssk bouquet of carnations. MT. Airon declined to respond to aarequest fer remarks but expressed his pleas. gre privately.
Putnam patriot., 1917-03-16

There will be a special meeting of the Lumber Manufacturers Associa- ton of Southern New England at the Hotel 3arde, Hartford, next Monday at II 80 o'clock. Compensation insur- ance, the supply of cross ties and methods of measuring wood will be discussed.
Putnam patriot., 1917-03-16
BaIdwin-Evaus

Announcement was made Thursday h the marriage of Dr. F. T. Baldwin snd Mrs. Grace NJ. Evans of this city. The ceremony was performed last Sat orday evening by Rev. Albert E. Stone pastor of the Baptist church.
Putnam patriot., 1917-03-16
Red Cross Meeting

There will be meeting of the local Red Cross association in the Chamber of Commerce rooms, next Tuesday af- ternoon at 3.30 o'clock at which all are requested to attend
Putnam patriot., 1917-03-16
Interesting Locals
ADVERTIgEMHNT

House to rent, near trolley, good locality, all modern mprovemeno steam heat and electric lights, enqutrs of c. K. Shaw.
 We thank all friends who have given us some business to look after. 1 wiA use you right with anything you may trust to my care. A. B. Randall, Rsal Estate Agt.
Putnam patriot., 1917-03-16
Lleutenant Pullertos Gives Interesting
 Talk

Lieutenant J. E. Fullerton of Wil- llmantic, . brother in.law of William K. Davison, Bullock street, gave . very interesting talk before Israel Putnam lodge, 1. 0. 0. F., Tuesday evening.
 Lieutenant Fullerton was with his com psny on the 'Mexican border re- gently and told of the trip there and back and of Interesting happenings during the company's service in the field.
Putnam patriot., 1917-03-16
GENTLEMEN

George R. Burton & Sons, Rev. A W. Hand, Carl Johnson, George Kane, Arthur Maynard, c. H. Sutherland, Clifford Valentine.
Putnam patriot., 1917-03-16
Advertised letters, March 6, 1917
LADIES

Mrs. Josephine bio, Mrs. Margaret Kelly, Miss Della Larose, Miss Mary Lee, Mrs. H. B. Phinny, Miss Lillian Smith.
Corpus Christi caller and daily herald. [volume] (Corpus Christi, Tex.) 1911-1917, 1917-03-13
FAMILY AVOIDS
SERIOUS SICKNESS
sy Bsias Constantly Supplied with
IhedfOrds Blaek-Draugk.

Menuii, VA suffered iaf several
Pears, says MIS-. b. Mhuakef, o.
!his place, with sick keadache, ans
stomach trouble.
Ten years AGO TREND told me 10 gry
Thediofd's Black nraurh,, which ! az
and found Il 10 be she best lainny meai.
cine iof young and Old.
| keep Black Dfaught on hand All he
time now, and when my childgen ice !
ute bad, they ask me tor 4 dose, and Il
does them more good than anY med.clas
they ever tled.
We rever have long speu ol SICK.
aeSS IN our family. fince We ccmwcncca
aSing RlAek-ntaughi
lhediafd's black Daughi is purely
vegetable. and has been tound 10 feeu.
late weak stomschS. atd digestion, Ie.
hevc indigestion, cole, Wind, nausea
headache, sick stomach. and stmilaI
symptoms.
II has beer ln constant use Tor nor
thsn W years, snt has heaeiiied mcgs
than millson people.
Your druggist sslls ana recommend,
hlsck-nTaaghl fIice only *. Orts
eicsage lo-d2J. Nc ,w
Corpus Christi caller and daily herald. [volume] (Corpus Christi, Tex.) 1911-1917, 1917-03-13

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End nnfp nat ~ checks drafts, money
orders and express orders "a Tho caiief
Publishing Company an Items, artl
cles nnd Communications should bo ea-
dfossed 10 ESitOf. Corpus cfuau
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Washington telegraph., 1917-10-19
MARRIAGE LICENSES
ISSUED DURING WEEK

Nine marriage licenses have
been issued at the county clerks
office since our report last week,
as follows:
White: d. Claude Collins, Hope,
and. Miss Myrtle E. Afford, Pat
mos Ehart Burke and Miss
.ssaetie The 70 SsRsaa5tsctii of ElnlAet,
Route l G, L. Thompson, Sara,
toga, and Miss Fanta Reed, Co.
lumbus; Alton Myers and Miss
Eunice Calton, both of Hope, Geo.
Huckabee and Miss Ethel Dilback
of Hope, Route /.
Colored: Charlie Lard and
Amanda Cooper, of Washington;
Crit Stuart and Lucy May Will
son, Fulton; James Cantley and
Flossie Woods, Rosston ; John
Wesley, Buckner, and Eliza Sher
man, Mcneil.
Washington telegraph., 1917-10-19
COTTON STILL SELLING
AT FANCY PRICES

Up to last mig! u total of S07
bales OF cotton hai been turned
out by the loca! s.ns, which is
far below the a"'ount ginned up
to the same peri, q last year, due
mainly to crop shortage.
Local BUYERS arc today paying
% to 90 cents 4lar short cotton
and 35 to 4S ceI p for staple, de-
pending on the 9Th of fibre and
the grade. A to..l of 1858 bales
have been purchaSed here to
date, which is 26l ales in excess
of the amo" It s. nrrd.
Cotton seed "a. rlling on the
Washington mar t today at S66
per ton.