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Putnam patriot., 1917-12-07
PUTNAM GIRL
 MARRIES SOLDIER
Putnam's Third War Bride
Ms. Angelic BibeauIt. Mill Street, Mar
 ried Monday Evening

Relatives and close friends attended the wedding of Private Alphonse Courchaine of Central Village, mem Der of the 3Sth Coast Defence Compa- ny of Long Island sound, stationed at Fort Terry, and Miss Angelic Bibeauit, daughter of MT. and Mrs James .. Bibeault, Worcester, who hHs made her home with her sister, Mrs. Ed mund Auger, Mill street, al St. Mary's church al o'clock, Monday evening The nuptial ceremony was performed by the pastor, Rev. Charles t'beoafd'
 An evening wedding was found ne- eessary as the bridegroom could not obtain furIough of sufficient length te allow d morning wedding although the event had been planned Tor two weeks or moae.
 Miss Jeanette Auger, niece Of the bride. acted as bridesmaid and Miss Andora Bibeault, sister, was masd oi booor, The bride WAS f--cen!ta- -iA gnyned in a travelling suit oi sieen material.
 Eollowing the ceremony a supper was served at the home oi MT. and Airs. Edmund Auger, Mill street Among the out-of town guests were inc parents of the couple.
 sr. and Ms Courchaine left on rhe hast train for New London. Mrs. s,onrehaine will reside for the present o5sh her husbands parents In Cenlrai vIllage but who are soon 10 locate ID prf1sn. She is well known in tnis o,4x, where she hes lived aii oi her lie and is popular among the yoangeF so 2 e;sIv circle of the north end oi tne city
Putnam patriot., 1917-12-07
SACRED HEART
 CHURCH IMPROVED
Edifice at West Thompson Painted and
 Decorated
Rectory Also Painted Outside and Inside

Rectory Also Painted Outside and Inside
 The Sacred Heart church, West Thompson, has been in the hands of painters and decorators for the past few weeks. Rev. J. J. Elty, the pasforr is much pleased with result and the church interior is now in the best con dilion in it's history.
 The same painters and decorators that did St. Msry's church in this city had the work in charge and the in- terior is along the same beautiful lines ss the Putnam church, although of course on smaller scale. New sta tions of the cross have also been in. stalled and the mem oers of the parish now have place of worship they are very proud of.
 Ire rectory has also been painted outside and thoroughly renovated. A eonsid -sble sum was spent in making il... cb nges but the result entirely ,a4Iaa,ts the outlay.
Putnam patriot., 1917-12-07

She IS just little girl. Pretty, child like, bright, lovable, she Is now at the hospital, the victim of an accident that will make her cripple for life. She is IA years old, and her name is Josie Wrobel. Josie is just ss much of a girl at heart as any II year old in Putnam, but because Of circum stances over which she has no control, she has been forced to give up many ol tue pleasures of childhood, and stay close at home as her mothers helper. She acts as little mother to younger brother, while the real mother aDors ia the mill, keeping eight looms in motionaso AS to obtain livelihood for her fatherless family.
 Josie loves her little charge, and a dear penalty she has paid for her af. lection. For it was in an effort to ob tain coal in order to keep him warm that she ventured onto the forbidden railroad tracks, and Host her foot. Facing life under tremendous handi cap, she nevertheless maintains a eheerfulness that is wonderful for one of her years. And yet her youthful mtnd sometimes broods over her trag- edy and causes her 10 eXclaim;
 "Dat's what poor chiidrens get when dey dry to help der mndders!R
 The PATRIOT has become interested in Josie, and in, an effort to help her in her misfortune has instigated a fund. known as the Josie Wrooel Fund All money sent 10 this office for Jhis fund will be used toward pur' hasIng an artificial foot for the poor little girl who is now al the Day Kim bal hospital The widowed mother Is not able to buy this foot without as sislHnce, and great deal of assistance. n fact upon the success of the PAT RloT's campaign for money depends whether this little 14 year old girl Is to % through life, burden to her mother, or whether she will, with the ntd of the artificial foot, be able to walk without crutches and therefore be of material assistance in keeping the little family together. The PAT RIOT believes that it's readers will come to the aid of Josie Wrobel. The fund has already gone ahead by leaps and bounds and interest Is growing more widespread daily.
 AS an added means of raising money the PATRIOT has made arrangements with Manager David smith of the
Putnam patriot., 1917-12-07
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ADvERTIsEMENT

Books and Bibles are among Christ mas items at 5haw's this season, Nut ting's celebrated pictures, Davis aual- ity Xmas cards and small framed pic. lures,
 Before the price of watches goes higher, what better gift for boy or girl. Useful for iifei A good watch q joy forever. Geo. l.. Shaw. Diamond rings si5 to s2OO in the latest style Of mounting. My Silver Service and Jewelry of Quality will please the most exaeting person.
 With any one working Al high wages, this Is the year for fine watches, diamonds or jewelry. To meet The de- mand that is coming l have very at traeliye line of each. Geo. k. shaw.
 Will there be new piano or Vicirola in your nome this Xmas? Shall be pleased to furnish either. Geo. l. shaw
Putnam patriot., 1917-12-07
Mrs. Bartlett in Washington

Mrs. Dorothy Jones Bartlett is in W sshington, D. C., to attend the fourth annual convention of the Ma tional Woman's Party, 10 be held the 18th, l7th and 18th. Mrs. Bartlett represents the Putnam branch Of the party.
 The members of the party who served time for picketing at the White House are to be given big receptson at Washington theatre and promi- nent speakers, including Dudley Field Malone, will make addresses. The pickets will at that time be presented with badges representing the gates of jaii
Putnam patriot., 1917-12-07
CIRCLE D'ADVANCE-
 MENT MET SUNDAY
Fine Program Carried Out. Large
 Attendance
Original Song by Orisene Touchette
 Makes lit

The Cercle d'Advancement de Lsngue Francsise held an open meet. ing in st. Jeans hall, Sunday evening. The large gathering tsxedithe capacity of the hall and the program was de- cided success.
 President Alfred Bonneville presided and alter business had been disposed of there was instruction in the use Of the official ballot for the city election.
 The entertaining program was ar ranged by the executive committee and every number was received with enthusiasm There were songs by David Breault, 0viia Guerlin and Ar thur Brodeuf. All sang in excellent voice and responded to an encore
 MT. Prince, comedian of Woon- socket, kept the crowd good natnred ana laughing for fifteen or twenty minutes and was given good hand al the conclusion of his turn.
 Origene Touchette introduced an original song bringing in all Of the names of the French candidates on the municipal ballot and the ofiiees Tor which they were running. This created n lot Of fun and ruade big hit.
 A piano and cornet duet by Miss Claire Bonneville and her brother Antonio Bonneville, was well rendered as was a piano duet by the Misses Claire and Belle Bonneville.
 There was music throughout by Pep's Orchestra and cigars, presented by members, were passed. lt was one os the most enjoyable meetings tue eeTcie mas held.
Putnam patriot., 1917-12-07
Putnam Division Trolley Men Get Wage
 Increase
In Effect December lsi

Notices were posted at the car barn in DsyyilIe, Tuesday, of an increased wage schedule voluntarily put Into effect by the Shore Line Electric Com. pany. The advance dates from Dec lst.
 The wage, formerly 26 to 32 cents per hour, has been advanced to 2S to 3b cents per hour. phe minimum Is paid the employe entering the service and after 80 days he is given 29 cents. The msximum Is paid employees who have been with the company for five years. The increase effects about fifty men.
 The men at the power house are given an advance of 25 cents per day.
Putnam patriot., 1917-12-07
PUTNAM SOLDIER AT THE FRONT
 TAXES A TRIP IN BRITISH TANK
Arthur MaOney Has Ride in One of the Land GnnbOaiS' so
 Successful in Recent Allied Drive
Sensations Experienced Are Worse Than Those Felt On Ship Rough Sea Other

Arthur Malony writes from France under date of November 4th; "I am feeling great and like here very much. Lately l am taking great delight in hearing the roar of big British gun as il goes of. A minute later say to myself, Fifty more desd Germans, one day nearer home and 1 hope they all get killed.
 In this country when you refer to the Germans it's Fritz or Jerry. We say, Frilz is getting his today, and you can take 1t from me he gets it every day. His chances Of winning this war are poor, which l think he has already found out, or soon will.
 One day this week another boy and myself took a long walk through the old battletields and had a great time. When we first started we were bound for one of the British batteries but as 1t was getting late and We had to get back for supper We did not go that far. We went To an areodome and watched the flying machines and 1t was great sport. My enjoyment is in going around and seeing how things are done as take great deal of interest in what Is going on
 On September 27th 1 went into one oi The tanks, which was one of the great surprises to the Germans and what,l saw inside those steel shel4s was also a surprise to me. These tanks will go almost anywhere. While on the way over we had two very rough days and thought 1t something awful the way the boat would pitch and rock. After landing in France l l thought nothing more of 1t until saw some of these tanks and the way they would duck Us they call it. 1 l will bet you eau take An old sea cap. tain that knows what rough weather on the water Is ana then show him tank in motion and he will say, Give me the boat in rough sea- As l had ,a nice ride on the boat getting here thought would take ride on atank., Lust week 1 got chance and took it but l didn't care much about the ride 1 can tell you. prefer walking.
 On good clear day the British and also Fritz generally puts up observa. ftnu halinans mad ,xe eun sea inc di rection the battle line runs foT miles. Al times these balloons are hit and brought down. It Is n great sight 10 watch them smelling them. Up to date have seen two brought down and ex- pect to see more.
 Yesterday one of our officers told me that the l4th engineers, of which | am a member, were the first American troops to be under shell fire in the war. month. Another thing l can say that l was one of the first American soi- diers to march sthrough the streets of London under arms in it's history. This also gives us credit of being the first foreign troops to march in over 230 years. These things are all Of the past but we enjoy lying in bed and going over the trip from the day we first started. It all seems like dream.
 have not received the cigarettes
Putnam patriot., 1917-12-07
Passengers Not Taking Advantage of
 Commutation Tickets

Although communication tickets are sold by the Shore Line Electric Rail- road at nearly 40 percent discount only a small fraction of the regular passengers are said to be taking sdvan- tage of the offer. A special ear that carries workers to and from the mill at Mechanicsyille carries about ninety passengers and only eleven of them, it is said, have taken advantage of the roads discount offer. The money saving communication tickets can be had from conductors.
Putnam patriot., 1917-12-07
Al LuBdsirom Training for Bout

Alex Lundstrom, Inc North Uros- venordsle wrestler, left Wednesday for New Britain where he will begin two weeks training for big bout for the championship of New Englsnd. The match Is scheduled for Saturday evening, December 10th. Lundstrom will meet HarrysMannus, who wrestled all corners at the Moose carnival in Putnam last summer. A purse of S500 has been hung up which the North Grosvenordale boy hopes to bring home.
Putnam patriot., 1917-12-07
Bradley. Bacon Wedding Saturday

Miss Helen Caroline Bradley, daugh- ter of George 5. Bradley, Grove street and stanley Bacon of Schenectady, N. r., are to De married at half after one o'clock, Saturday, at the Bradley homs The wedding will be quiet one and only relatives will witness She ceremony which will be performed oy Rev. F. U Sargent or the Congrega- toasl church.
Putnam patriot., 1917-12-07
HIGH SCHOOL
 HONOR ROLL
Thirty.six Former Students Are Now
 Serving the Country
Service Flag to Be Displayed at School
 Building

An honor list compiled this week by Principal Anson B. Handy and pupils of the Putnam High school, shows that al present at least B former stu dents of the school are now enlisted and serving the United States in some branch of war work. It Is believed that there are still other alumni or alumnae whose names are not on the list, and Principal Handy will be glad to receive additions or corrections at any time As soon as the roll is com. plete a service flag, with one star for every former student, will be unfurled in front Of the school building, The Putnam High school honor roll: Albert Luke
 John A. C. Warner
 Lester C. Feener
 Arthur E. Andrews
 Wilton C. Greene
 John Wright
 George kilborn
 Gilbert k. Perry
 Arthur (. Maloney
 Norman l.. Warren
 Herman B. IONell
 Maurice NJ. MeIntyre
 Louis LavIne
 Nathan Lavine
 Nelson W. Mansfield
 Harold S Corbin
 lseah K. MeNally
 Kenneth '. Sharpe
 Raymond Lowe
 Mark r. klebart
 Lorenzo NJ. Kennedy
 Lieut.. Edward F. Perry Leon C. Taloot
 Ruth +. Daniels
 Alice Cogun Morse
 Clarence G. Webster
 Frederick E.. Watson Arthur l.. Glapp
 Capt James NJ. Kent
 Louis kempf
 Arthur N Renshaw
 Geo. A. Vaughan Jr. James Hail
 Hiram Williams
 Eilery Baker
 AIfeire Teireault
 Stanley Spratt
Putnam patriot., 1917-12-07
Gibson Randall

At the Methodist parsonage, We'd nesday afternoon, George Edward Gibson and Miss Leutnef Randall, daughter Of MT. and Mrs. Joseph Ran dall, were married by Rev. George b. Stanley. Both live in East Putnam and will continue to make their home there.
Putnam patriot., 1917-12-07

Seven dogs have been rounded up by Peter Gardner, dog warden, to date. Two were shot and the others returned to their owners.
 Subscriptions 10 the K oi (. cam paign have been coming in the past tsso weeks but more money is necessa- y u reach the quota
Putnam patriot., 1917-12-07
Y. N. (. A.. Sectional Hut Workers
 Wanted

The Y. NJ. C. A. wants sectional hut workers in France. Men must be of sterling Christian character ana above the draft age. Applications may be made to Byron D. Bugbee.
 These men will do work about the Y. Nj. C. A. huts in France seeing that writing material is al hand, looking after the men that use the huts and doing general Y. Nj. C. A. work among the soldiers.
Putnam patriot., 1917-12-07

you said you sent but perhaps l will before the war is over. Above sli don | forget the Putnam r ArRtoT as l want 1t to read of what Is taking place in Putnam. l want to be remembered to the members of Cargill Council, K. of (, and that wish them all Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. My best wishes for them Is that they will never have to come to this 'coun- try. The only place In this world that Is any good Is a place called "Amer. ica.n
Putnam patriot., 1917-12-07

Leon r. Wilson Is acting as clerk of the ioeai exemption board. The ques- tionaires to be sent 10 all registered men Of lhe district are now being pre- pared.
Putnam patriot., 1917-12-07
Annual Meeting Windham County Far.
 merS' Association
Officers Elected This Friday Morning

The annual meeting of the Wind ham County Farmers Association is being held today, Friday, in Odd Eel lows hall. There were fifty present at the business session this morning when officers were elected as follows:
 President, Henry Dorrance, Plain field
 Vice president, $, II. reekham, Woodstock
 Secretary, E. B. Harrison, Wood stock
 Treasurer, Whitman Danielson, Put nam
 This afternoon the session WAS open to the public and the milk situation was under discussion, Phillip |, Chase, assistant to the secretary of the New England Milk Producers Asso- ciation, delivered an address. r. c. Narner, New London icounty agent, and NJ. EstelIe Sprague of Storrs were other speakers
Putnam patriot., 1917-12-07

Joseph Polvin, for many years a res- ident of Putnam, died at his home Wednesday night. lie leaves wife and two children.
Putnam patriot., 1917-12-07
REPUBLICANS ELECT
 MARCY MAYOR
Has Six More Votes than w. W. Bradway Democrats Retain Control of Council
 By Electiag Lapalme
City Treasurer Brown Has But One Vote to Spare. Bonneville Reelected
 Tax Collector

While the Republicans of the city succeeded in eleeting their nominee for mayor, Allie W. Marcy, by scant six votes, they failed to regain control of the common council, as the Demo- crsts elected Joseph Lspale alderman at-large. This gives the democrats majority representation and they con trol the appointive offices of the city,
 The Democrats returned Alfred Bonneville as tax collector. Mr. Bonneyille's envisble record as collect or doubtless made many votes outside the ranks of the Democratic party.
 Perhaps the surprise of the election was the returning 10 office of the city treasurer, Charles II. Brown, by only one vote over Ulric D. Beausoleil
 Just how it all happened is hard to account for. There were SIS straight Democratic votes to S66 straight Re publican votes and this in city nor mally strongly Republican. The total vote east was but S6e and this makes il look as if the Democrats were more eager to get to the polls than were the Republicans, As IS votes were thrown out, , being blnnks, Il leaves a total of lo9 split tickets,
 The result of lhe halloting was as follows: frhose marked with Il were not elected
Putnam patriot., 1917-12-07

Fund Has Passed sIOO Mark But Money
The Adair County news., 1917-08-15
Work Of the Examiners.

The Boaad of Examiners, made up
of DR.. 5. P. Miller, Walker Bryant
and S. FL. Mitchell, assisted by Drs.
W. ]. Flowers and o. P. Miller, com.
menced examining subjects for army
service, under the draft, last Thurs
day. Up to Monday forenoon they
had examined the required number of
men 256 in order to get the 128 due
from the county of Adair. About one
half of the 256 passed the physical ex-
animation, and fully one-half Of those
who passed have fled exemption pa
pers. The Board will pass on these
this week and make their report to
the State Board. Evidently another
call will be made in order to get the
128 men.
The Adair County news., 1917-08-15
To the People Of Columbia.

To The Adair County News:
On behalf of the Board of Managers
l would like to express appreciation
of contributions made by citizens of
Columbia for alterations and repairs
on the buildings of the Lindsey-Wil-
son Training School. The response is
very encouraging to the Board. 1
wish L could publish the entire list of
contributors as furnished me, but
space forbidS.
1t gives me special pleasure to state
that the outlook for next year is en-
couraging, and continued cooperation
on the part of Columbia and the
Board will result in an institution of
ever increasing Importance.
We feel that we are very fortunate
in the faculty for the coming term,
and are sure that the patrons of the
school will be pleased. We are trying
to maintain the high standard already
set.
With assurance that the Board will
make every possible effort for the
good of both the school and the COM
munity. am,
Sincerely,
A. r. Kasey.
Chairman of Board.
The Adair County news., 1917-08-15
Columbia Graded and High School.

GRADED; We have our faculty for
the ensuing year complete. Miss
King will have first and second grades;
Miss Clark, third and fourth; Miss
Carmen Belcher, Bowling Green, KY,
the fifth and sixth; Miss Ella Giltner,
Dayton, Ohio, the seventh and eighth.
Misses Belcher and Giltner come high.
ly recommended, and the splendid
work of Misses King and Clark speaks
for them.
HIGH SCHOOL: Miss Mabel Even
and Mr.. Arthur Kelly, who are we'll
known to the people of Columbia will
assist in the high School.
The school will open Sept. 3, and we
insist that pupils and parents be ready
for the first day. Let the pupils be
ready to enter, the parents ready to
give them over to the school. We
will need all the pupils there on the
first day so we can complete our or.
ganization; and we want them there
every other day so we may maintain
the organization.
Do not purchase pencils and tablets
before school opens. 1t makes the
work better and more uniform for
the tablets and pencils in the grades
to be all alike. Do not buy books un-
til you are advised as it may be nee
eSsary to make some changes since
the fourth year High School has
been added.
All pupils holding county diplomas
or have completed the eighth grade in
an accredited school, age entitled to
free tuition in the County High Schoo
if they live in Adair county.
For further information address,
41-2t R.. r. Moss, Supt.
The Adair County news., 1917-08-15
come 10 Light.

Last Friday morning the whole town
was stirred over the robbery reported
from Nell & Sons store, which had
been entered the night before and
about fifty dollars in nickels and PEN
MES, and some canned goods carried
away. Saturday the guilty parties
were run down and most of the plum
der secured. Three small boys, whose
names are familiar, are charged with
the crime, one of the three Squealing
on the other two. We are sorry for
this unfortunate act, and hope that
it will be warning, not only to the
three lads, who are charged with en-
tering the store, but to all other boys.
The fact is, the Curfew Law should be
put in operation in Columbia, the
Town Marshal to see that all young
boys are at their respective homes by
the ringing of the courthouse bell at
8 O'Clock p. m. each night of the
week.
The Adair County news., 1917-08-15
Official Vote iE the Primary.

The folloWingis is the full vote each
candidate polled in the late primary.
The Democratic candidates received
as follows:
FOR COUNTY JUDGE.
W. G.. Ellis, sol; Kint montgomery,
437.
FOR SHERIFF.
Clyde Crenshaw, 672; R. NJ. Hurt,
538.
FOR COUNTY CLERK,
Albert A. Miller, 674; W. Fl. Gill,
500; George Epperson, 16O.
FOR JAILER.
C. G, Jeffries, 661; ]. R. Christie,
29O; A. Fl. Feese, $50; E. G. McGinnis,
1O7.
FOR ASSESSOR.
P. P. Dunbar, 831; Ed Butler, 274.
SCHOOL SUPERINTENDENT.
Noah 10y, SIG; Estelle Willis, 7ls.
REPUBLICAN CANDIDATES.
FOR REPRESENTATIVE
Jo Huddleston, 921; W. S. Taylor,
Alp.
FOR COUNTY JUDGE.
Walter Sinclair, SS3; G.. T. HERR.
ford, $50; E. L. Sinclair, 188.
FOR SHERIFF.
Cortez Sanders, 667; G. E. Nell,
557; W. B. Patteson, 443.
COUNTY CLERK.
s. q. Neat, 1121; T. A. Firquin, 437;
John Squires, 153; L. Y. Gabbert, 81.
FOR JAILER.
A. W. Tarter, 71S; F. W. Miller,
SOL; J. G. Wooten, 1S2; John Thur.
man, IS; G. w. Collins, Sc; A. Burton,
36; 7. G. Rasner, %.
FOR ASSESSOR.
L. H. Jones, $40; G. L. Perryman,
$50; J. A. Schuler, 3O2; R. H. Harmon,
235; e. Allison, 169.
SCHOOL SUPERINTENDENT
P. P. Wesley, 1872; Tobias Huffaker,
SAT; Geo. Aaron, 400.
The Adair County news., 1917-08-15
Latest War News.

The Flanders battle, while not yet
resumed along the whole front, has
been raging violently east of Ypres.
The British gain of ground in the
Westhoek region in Fridays attack
was maintained in its entirety against
six violent German counter attacks
delivered Friday night. In addition,
Gen. Haig's troops, on the fight flank,
where the complete objective was not
gained in the first attack, were able to
move their lines forward during the
night, gaining additional ground.
They are now we'll established on the
dominating positions seized in the
Friday assault.
The Adair County news., 1917-08-15

The offers Of the coming chautau
qua are ]. O. Russell, President; Geo..
e. Wilson, Secretary, and John W.
Flowers, Treasurer. Everything will
be done to comfortably accommodate
the people. The big tent will be
erected at a convenient place. Re-
member the dates 25, 81 and 28th of
August. The best of musicians will
be here And a number of entertaining
speakers