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Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1917-08-17

DeIavan - Two men representing
themselves as Drs. Bennett and Ba-
ker, St. Luke's hospital, Chicago, got
1000 from Mrs. James Latimer, 70,
wealthy widow, as advance payment
for Saving her eyesight," and after
yOashing the check, fed.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1917-08-17
Much Farm Help Placed.

Madison-A summary of the work
done by the employment bureau of the
State Council of Defense shows that
thirty-flve counties reported between
July l and Aug. that 1,463 orders for
farm help had been received. There
had been 1893 applications for work,
1893 persons referred to farmers and
1874 reported as hired. The report COW
ers 118 weeks.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1917-08-17
Paris Green Kills Cows.

Neenah - Paris green killed four
COWS of the valuable herd of Holsteins
owned by Judge J. C. Kerwin. Men
spraying potatoes Inadvertently left a
pail of poison in the field. Along came
the cows and drained the pail. Other
heads of the big herd are sick as the
result Of the poisoning.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1917-08-17
steal silks Worth 81, 1000.

Madison - Burglars stole $1,000
worth of silks from the New York
Store, directly across the street from
the south entrance OF the capitol.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1917-08-17
Form Home Guard.

GAINESVILLE - One hundred twenty
three names have been filed for the es.
Enlistment of home guard company
in GAINESVILLE, including the majority
of prominent citizens.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1917-08-17
Menasha Banker Dies.

Menasha-Joseph L. Fieweger, pres
ident of the Bank of Menasha, died at
his home in this city after a lingering
illness of several years duration.
Putnam patriot., 1917-05-04
John B. Byrne ..Taken to New York
 Hospital
Operated On For Abscess. Coaditisa
 Improving
Cosdltiss

John B. Byrne, state bank examiner and republican alderman from Ward 4, was taken to the Roosevelt hospi- tai, New York, Saturday morning to undergo an operation for an abscess that formed under his arm. The ops eration was successful. A blood test was taken and 1t was found that there is no infection and he Is improving slowly.
 A week after he had assumed his new duties AS examiner Il boil broke out on his neck. His condition grew worse and then the apscess formed. It was then decided that an operation was necessary. Miss Isabelle Byrne, nurse in the Roosevelt hospital, New York, was communicated with. She had just had charge of a graduating class of nurses at the hospital and had made arrangements to go to Philadel- phia for week but changed her plan md came to Putnam and returned with her brother. James E. Tatem, Jr., also accompanied them.
Putnam patriot., 1917-05-04
City Court. t.FuIler Julge

Michael Manning took . drink from . bottle in the.dark. Saturday morn- ing Mike said he had drank beer with out getting drunk in turn but the stuff that was passt d around under cover of night in the crowd was something new to his palate and brain and did not assimilate as did the miIder brew to which he acknowledged he was accus- tomed.i
 In short Michael got drunk. Captain Ryan said he made . disturbance in the mill where he worked and had been discharged
 The court thought the sman was in no fit condition to look for :another job and sent him to jail for 20 days and costs of SS.09.
 John McNally was sent to Brooklyn jail from Putnam March 26. John was released Tuesday. He went to At- tawauqan and applied for . job. He got two drinks of cider and then came to Putnam and had beer. John had been thirty days without drink and il knocked him out. He has gone back from whence he came for 20 days and costs, leaving by auto from the muni- cipal building at l0:30 Thursday morn. ing with Deputy Sheriff Holbrook at the wheel.
Putnam patriot., 1917-05-04
CONNECTICUT'S FOOD
 SUPPLY
Will You Volunteer?
Pledge Blanks Can Be Had at the Patriot
 Office

Pledge blanks, enrollments for ser- vice in Connecticut's agricultural army are in the office of this newspa. per for distribution. The supply of these blanks has been received from the Connecticut Committee of Food Supply headquarters at Hartford, and they will be given out on application. If you ask for them by mail please en- close a stamped addressed envelope.
 Governor Holromb has said "Above all things, our country needs in this national crisis men to serve their coun- try in the military and naval forces and men and women to serve their country by producing and conserving food supplies for our people and our allies"
 The PATRIOT recently received . re- quest from the committee to assist In this work by distributing these blanks and readily agreed to do it The blanks are ready. Don't fail to get one. Every man, woman, boy and girl in the state not enlisted for mill tary or naval service has been called upon by the governor to sign one of these blanks.
Putnam patriot., 1917-05-04
PUTNAM, CONN. FRIDAY, MAY 1917
IMPORTANT POSITION
Putnam Boy Appointed Deputy Autoulo'
 b1e Commissioner
John A. Macdonald. C. E., Gets S,sie Job

John A. Macdonald, older son of Senator land Mrs. Archibald Maedon- aid, Putnam, has been appointed dep. uty automobile commissioner at 6 sal ary Of S2, 300 year.
 The present legislature created new office, Motor Vehicle Commissioner, taking this department of enforcing the automobile laws of the state out of the ,hands of the secretary of state. Senator Robbins Stoeekei of Norwaik was appointed to the position by Gov. ernor Holcomb and the commissioner appointed Mir. Macdonald as deputy.
 MT. N acdonald wHs born in Putnam. He attended the public and high schools, graduating in 1909. He en. tered Valparaiso University, Valparaiso, Indiana, and graduated as a civil en. gineer in 1914. Since his graduation he has held several positions with con- struction icompsnies. A short lime ago he was appointed engineer in the telegraph department of the N. Y. N. H. & H. railroad and removed to New Haven where he was emplo, ed at the time of his appointment.
 April 4th, 1914, Mir. Macdonald mar ried Miss Ethel Johnson, daughter of w. 5. Johnson, Putnam, and they have one child.
Putnam patriot., 1917-05-04
Pomona Grange Met at Thompson

Subordinate granges from sll parts of Windham county were represented at the meeting of Pomona grange with Quinnatisset grange of Thompson last Saturday.
 The hall was prettiIy decorated and 2S candidates were given the fifth de- gree. Dinner was on the basket picnic plan and coffee and cocoa was serve d by R. H. Chandler.
 During the lecturers hour the Star Spangled Banner was sung by all, Miss Chapman sang a solo, Rev. Mar shall tDswson, Storrs, gave . travel talk on Japan, E. K. Chapman 'sang . baratone solo, a reading by Miss Glenn Campbell, address, "Your Inf1 uence as Citizen," E. E. Chapman, National Grange lecturer, tenor solo, Arthur Roberts, with violin obligato. Miss Mary Ross, "How the Poultryman can Help the National Food Supply" Lester Card.
 In his address Mir. Chapman urged the grange, as the largest agricultural organization In the world, 10 use it's utmost endeavor to co operate in in creased food production. The fate of the nation rests on the farmers as the present war can be won only by pro- viding food for our own consumption and for those with whom we have be- come allied.
Putnam patriot., 1917-05-04
Farmers Can Get Boys From Bay State

Farmers wanting boys to help on the farm can get them from the Bay State. The Committee on Public Safe ty of Massachusetts has enlisted boys for this service and they are allowed to leave school with full credit for the years work. They enroll the same AS volunteer soldiers. They receive A medal which becomes their property upon completing their service and also get A certificate signed by the governor
 stanton D. Wicks of iDoane Hall farm, Pomfret, has made application for two boys. The farmer has to guar- antee the boy S4 a week for the iirst two weeks and $6 week thereafter and board him or make arrangements for his board.
 If twenty five boys are placed In one community then they are put into a camp under supervisor. Application for boys should be made to the Com mittee on Public Safety, care of Food Protection and Conservation commit- tee, State House, Boston.
Putnam patriot., 1917-05-04
Real Daughter Observes ssth Birthday
Members of Elizabeth Porter Putnam
 Chapter Call Wednesday

Mrs. Sarah Bos worth Bradway, a real daughter of the American Revo. lution, celebrated her 99th birthday anniversary at her home in Eastford Monday. She Is enjoying good health for one of her years.
 Mrs. Brsdway Is e member of Eliza beth Porter Putnam Chapter, D. A. R.. of Putnam and members of the chap ter intended to call on her but on ac- count of the threatening weather post. poned their trip.
 Mrs. Bradwav is the daughter of Al. len Bosworth who fought in the Revo- lution 146 years ago. Her father died when she was l2 years old. There are less than 70 Real Daughters in the United States and one besides Mrs. Bradway lives in Connecticut.
 Members of the D. A. R. went to Eastford Wednesday to celebrate the 99th birthday of their Real Daughter, Mrs. Bradway. Many choice gifts were presented to her including flowers and birthday cake. She was in good health and spirits and entertained her party with stories of her earlier days. Her father was Allen Bosworth who WAS born in Eastford in 175S and died there March IS, 1880. He served in Captain Stephen Lyon's Company in l776, in battles at Long Island, White Plains, Fort Washington and Frog s Point. In 177s he appears in the bat. tie of Rhode Island and in 1780 in Captain Benjamin Summers Compa- ny.
 For his service in the Revolution a warrant was issued in 1856 for l60 acres of land to his widow and she also received pension.
 His first wife was Mary Peabody, by whom he had three daughters. She died April 2, 1902. He then married Sarah Harwood of Sutton, by whom he had eight children, the youngest being Sarah, the subject of this sketch. Mrs. Bradway resides in Easttord with her daughter, Mrs. Darwin Clark.
Putnam patriot., 1917-05-04
LATEST REPORT SHOWS MILK PASSES TEST
a to Beausoel Warned Mkmn and They Improved Their Product
Probably No Profeeuons Milk Is Kept Up To The Standard

Since the unfavorsble report on tne
 .,;,y of milk being delivered oy
 su,nsm milk dealers was made ito the
 common council by City Milk lnspec'
 ,or. UIrc D. Beausoleil, there has been
 later report which shows that pig ;nnroyement has been made by the
 .,,Itmen and that in every instance ,ns tests .have been favorable. The ,mnroyement was more than slight II VAS many per cent. and not test was returned unsatisfactory.
 Asked how he accounted for this MT pe.usoleil said this Friday morning that he supposed the milkmen had necome careless, might not have been feeding as well on account Of the high eost of grain and that as soon as the adverse report was received he had warned them that unless they did i'm p,oye the quality of their milk they would be shut of from delivering milk in Putnam.
 It will be gratifying to the citizens to learn that the milk supply is again all that it should sbe. The milk in- spector is still taking tests and in tends to, see that citizens of Putnam are furnished with good milk. The advissbiIity and the value of having a milk inspector has been forcefuily brought home to the people of Put nam. Without such inspection the the milkmen would in all probability have gone on furnishingl the same kind of milk as before to the detriment of the consumers.
 Asked if there would be any prose. cutions for law violations MT. Beau soIeiI said probably not if the milk continues to test up to standard. lie had notified Health Officer, Dr. Omer Larue. of the latest report and the matter will probably be lei as Is un' less further adverse reports are re- ceived.
 MT. Beausoliel says that some or the r,,en tell him that with feed at the present high price they can not make s high quality of milk at the price now received ss they could formerly They were told that the quality would have to be kept up and if it couldn't be done at present prices 1t was Tor the milkmen to decide what to do' Quality has got to be ..maintained ana if it is not, the dealer will be stopped from selling in Putnam.
Putnam patriot., 1917-05-04
Eastern Connecticut Teachers Hold
 Meeting in Putnam

The Eastern Connecticut Teachers Association held a meeting in Putnam this Friday at the Hign school build ing. The morning session began at 10 a. m. with music furnished by grade 5 of the Putnam schools. Prof. Guy C. Smith of Storrs delivered an ad' dress on The Food Problem. The af- ternoon session commenced at 2oO with musical selections by the Glee elub of Putnam High school. N. searle Light of Hartford delivered an address on Oral Composition, and Henry A. Tirrell of Norwich Free A. ademy an address on Education for Life.
 The officers of the association are; President, E. A. Case of willimantic; vice president, c. l.. Wheeler Of New London; secretary and treasurer, J. $. stanton of Norwich; executive com mittee, t. l.. Newton of Norwich and +. w. Clapp of Willimantic.
Putnam patriot., 1917-05-04
Contracts For Carrying Mail Awarded

The post office department has made known the award of contracts for carrying mails on what Is known as the stage routes. Both successful bidders are new men.
 On the route from Esstford, Wood. stock Valley, West Woodstock to Put. nam, John Kslctchits of Eastford, succeeds William H. Ross.
 On the route from North, East, South Woodstock and Woodstock, Burton D. Bosworth succeeds William A. Howard, who has had the route for about 12 years.
 For the Eastford route the bid was $S05 "a year and for the Woodstock route, $i ,475. The new men will begin about the first of the month.
Putnam patriot., 1917-05-04
Not Married Yet So Far As Known

Annie Wiler of Boston came to Put nam Monday afternoon and secured from the town clerk the marriage li- cense, for which application was made the previous Wednesday, that would give her a legal right to become the wife of George Toy, Chinaman of Webster.
 The woman met the 3:35 trolley csr from Webster, apparently expecting the prospective bridegroom, bat he did not arrive. She took the next north bound trolley that came in and has not been seen since.
 Putnam is the only place where the marriage ceremony can be performed under the license and so far ss learned it has not as yet been consumated.
Putnam patriot., 1917-05-04
UNSATISFACTORY
 MILK
Inspectors Report Submitted to the
 Council Showed Poor Supply
Regular Meeting of the Body Held Tues.
 day Night

An alarming state of the city,s milk supply was evidenced Tuesday nigh, when the oity milk inspector, Uric D. Beausoleil, submitttd his report to the council at the regular meeting of ths, body.
 Out of sixteen milkmen whose pro. duct was tested only four were report ed IS satisfactory. Of the twelve others two were reported illegal, four bad ,one very b.d and four unsatisfactory.
 The milk inspector sends his sam- pies to the state chemist. He states that illegal means that it does not test up to the stste standard while the other designations mean that the mill Is improperly handled in some respect, not properly cooled, unclesn, unclean cans used or some other such fault that makes 1t unsatisfactory.
 The council referred the matter to the health officer, Dr. Omer LaRue, with request to take such action as in his judgment seems proper and to re. port back to the council.
 The police report for April showed 19 arrests of which were sent to jail.
 The following officers elected by Chemical Company No. 4, of the fire department, were confirmed by the council:
 Foreman, Harry W. Sharpe
 1st assistant, James E. Barnes
 2nd assistant, K. l.. Kelly
 Secretary, F. D. Thnyer
 Treasurer, Harry K. Morse
 The Manhasset Company petitioned for three electric lights. Matter refer. red to light committee. Superintendent of streets reported on many sidewalks out of repair. It was voted that the clerk give notice te abutters to have them repaired before Aug 17th or that legal steps would bs taken to force the abutters 10 do ths work.
 c. M. Kent appeared and protested against the sewer from the iManh asse village emptying into the river oppo site his premises. The matter was re ferred to the highway committee.
 The fire committee was authorize, to put the Smith street fire station il ! proper repair to receive the new moto fire truck at an expense not to excee, $l00.
 It was reported that the itime clock for the police department had arrive, and would soon be placed in service. The street light committee reporte, on the location of thirteen new light, As part of the new lighting system l these lights to burn from dusk to o'clock. It was also recommended that three 80 candle power lights b changed to 400 candle power, these t burn all night.
 The matter of changing the name of Harris and Elm streets to Mail street was discussed and referred. The regular monthly bills were or dered paid.
 In the absence of he mayor Alder man-at large Joseph liapalme presided at the meeting.
Putnam patriot., 1917-05-04
lccA Liquor Dealers Not to Sell to Men
 in Uniform

At meeting of the Putnam Retail Liquor Dealers Association, Wednes' day afternoon it was voted not to sell liquor to any man wearing United States uniform. This makes 1t broad enough to cover any branch Of the ser vice.
 The action by the liquor dealers was wholly voluntary as no request TOT such action had been made by either society or individual. They believed that it was a measure that was for the best interests of the community and the state.
 The same vote was passed in Dan' ielson Wednesday afternoon and q similar vote had previously been passed in Willimaniic on request
Putnam patriot., 1917-05-04
Miss BlOxham to Succeed Miss Webster
 as MatrOn of Hospital

Miss Nellie Bloxham has been elect. ed by the board 0! trustees of the Day Kimball hospital 10 succeed Miss Psyche Webster, matfon, recently re- signed.
 Miss BIoxhsm is q nurse of long ex. perience and has been connected with the local hospital eff and on for the past sixteen years although engaged in private work. During Miss Web sters absence she has taken charge and is therefore familiar with the du. ties required and will undoubtedly fill the position with credit to herself and the institution.
 In accepting Miss Webster's resigna- ton the trustees expressed their sim cere appreciation of her long and faith. ful services and their regret that she was To leave and their best wishes for her future success.
Putnam patriot., 1917-05-04
SUPERIOR COURT
Criminals Put to Plea at WiIlimantic.
 Tuesday
Putnam Man Gets Four Months Redur-
 ton Id Sentence

ton Id Sentence
 The May term of the Windhsm county superior court opened in Wilh- mantle, Tuesday afternoon, Judge WilhamsH. Bennett presiding. Pn- soners were put to. plea.
 The first case was that iof Alexander Sedsr Of Putnam. This case went up on appeal. In the Putnam city csurs Sedar, who had previous record, was given a sentence of months and costs on charges of intoxicstion and breach of the peace.
 Sedar plead guilty and was given three months by the higher court.
 George Moore charged with resisting Constable Caro r. Latham of East ford while the latter was endeavoring to arrest him for disturbing a public school entered a plea of not guilty.
 John w. Kemp of Hampton charged with non-support of his wife sines August 30, 1916, also entered plea cf not guilty to the complaint. William Ladd Of Canterbury charged with intoxication and an assault pleaded guilty. A sentence cs thirty days on each count was imposed, ana judgment suspended and Ladd re- m sinded to the care of a special pre- bation officer.
 Robert King, aged l9, of KiESngly, charged with an assault on fifteen year old Anna Duffy, pleaded guilty to the attempt. The facts of this casc, according to the statement made by the court, were that much of the blame devolved on the girl herself. Yeung King was said not to be the sole insii- gator in the case. After . conference between Attorneys Searls and sTorrey and Judge Bennett, King WAS released |. on nolie.
 A similar complaint was alleged against William c. Lewis, also of Kil- lingly, md he also pleaded guilty to the attempt. The facts of this case were somewhat dissimilar, Lewis be- | ing a married man with one child. Hs wes sentenced to six months in iati, upon which judgment was suspended i and he was placed In charge of At-
 torney A. G Bill as probation officer. George Avery, 18, Willimaniis,
 charged with burglary was sent to tho
 reformatory at Cheshire as was Arthur
 Dubois, l9. charged with, assault on . l IS year old girl.
Putnam patriot., 1917-05-04
Flag Raising at Pomfret

There was a public flag raising on the Pomfret Community Club grounds last Sunday afternoon with number of patriotic addresses.
 The exercises were opened with prayer by Rev. II. A. Beadle, who af- terward introduced the speakers.
 Rev. R. R. Parker, Hartford, Judge Charles o. Thompson, Pomfret, and States Attorney Charles k. Searls, thompson, all made stirring patriotic addresses touching on general outline of historic events down 10 the present critical period when the American flag is stirring sight to every American citizen.
 Hon. Charles W. Grosvenor, ( Civil War veteran and lifelong citizen of the town was given the honor of raising the Stars and Stripes to the breeze as the bugIe notes rang clear in salute. Ralph P. Ssbin and Edward II. Gros- venor made informal remarks.
Putnam patriot., 1917-05-04
Urges Grsek Patriotism
Stirring Message from N. Venizeios Re-
 ceived Tuesday

Greeks here received Tuesday a copy of cablegram from Eleutherios K {. Venizelos, Greece's greatest statesman, in which he encourages his country men in the United States to support Amerian democracy ss symbolized by the Star Spangled Banner.
 NJ. Veuizelos says: You have ex- pressed the unanimous sentiment of all liberal Greeks in repudiating the king, with whom since the tragic events of December Greece has once and for all severed every tie.
 congratulate you on your resolve to devote all your strength to the noble task undertaken by the United States.
 In your distinguished presidents stirring and inspiring declaration de- fining America's aims Ia the war, the Star Spangled Banner has become the symbol of humanity's ideal. Devo- ton to such a cause is henceforth the duty and privilege of every free man.
 I am convinced that the Greeks of the United States imbued with this conception, will succeed in winning the active and highly valued sympathy of the great American nstion.n
 Greek residents here are showing ar dent patriotism. They are willing for service under arms. to go anywhere in answer to this country's call.
Putnam patriot., 1917-05-04
Dr. Holmes to Address Parent Teachers
 Association

pr. w. H.,Holmes, Superintendent of schools, Mt. Vernon, N. Y, will ad dress the meeting of the Parent-Teach CTS association in High school hall Tuesday evening, May s, at $ O'CLOCK His subject will be, How to Make Our Public Schools Worth While. pr Holmes was at,one time principal of Israel Putnam school, and will be re- membered also as one of the most sue cessful principals of our High school The meeting is to be an open one. A special invitation is extended to the former pupils, both in Israel Putnam and High school, of Dr. Holmes, to at' tend this meeting.
Putnam patriot., 1917-05-04
Chemical Company Saves House

Chemical Company No. was called to the Jason Green place on the Pom fret road Thursday afternoon. They found an old fashioned chimney on fire. The men say it was the hottest chimney they ever saw.
 Some holes had to be made to get at flames were extinguished without any considerable damage being done. The prompt response of the company doubtless saved the house.
 Later in the afternoon the company put out a chimney fire on Church street.