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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-12-04

over again, but my family and friends
advise me against it and say that if
he was faithless once he will be faith
less again, but 1 need him and the
children need him. What shall do? ''
Marry him. 1 said. You both
found out that there is one thing
worse than matrimony, and that's di-
vorce. And the next time when you
begin to quarrel, take a good long
trip. Temporary separation is the
only sure antidote for the divorce
evil,
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-12-04

plan is that Belgium shall have no
army Considering his experience
with the. Belgian army in 1914, who
can blame him?
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-12-04
WHAT HOOVER SAYS
XIII.

I'VE are said to consume three
times the fats necessary for proper
nutrition.
Starvation or sufficiency will in
the end determine the victor in this
war;"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-12-04

Her father might lose it all before
the daughter got to handle 1t. But
tell me how you managed to break off
the engagement"
81 didn't break it off"
oh she did it herself. did she? But
perhaps I ought not to. say anything
about it. 1 suppose, of course. you
broke it off yourself, as she was so
anxious to marry; everybody knows
that"
''oh, you needn't apologize I'm not
worrying at all about it,
That's good l like to see a man
keep up his spirits. Might I inquire
what made her break it Off"
''Oh. she didn't break it off, either"
Then how did you manage to get
out of the engagement
II married her last week"
IT am a mild man." said the Wis
itor, taking frmer hold on the stick
he carried. but unless / get some
money to soothe my feelings there1l
be trcublei'
was the boy bitter, so very badly
by my dog?" inquired the dogs
owner.
HE was bitten exactly SIS worth.
sir" said the man with the stick.
IT hope your boy will soon get
WELL" remarked the dogs owner as
he paid over the money.
He isn't my boy" said the man,
preparing to depart
"What2'
Hes the son or Z friend of mine
who Owls me So. and as he couldn't
pay he turned his sons bite over to
me to gee If / could collect that.
have done so. If ever you or any Of
your family get bitten by a dog. lust
come to me. and I'll collect the dam
ages for you on rs per cent commits
sion. Good day."
A lady one day. being in need of
some small change. called downstairs
to the maid and inquired:
Mary. have yon any coppers down
Yes mum, I've two; but. If you
please, mum, they're both me con-
sins'' was the unexpected reply.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-12-04

Automobiles days are proposed in
the interest of gasoline conservation.
But objections from the undertakes
are expected.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-12-04

:, The politicians have their grip on
Russia and the patriotic citizens are
being forced to take back seat.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-12-04

When the Christmas bells ring this
year a stretch of the Imagination will
be required in order to translate their
tones into Peace on earth; good will
10 men"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-12-04

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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-12-04

A lady one day. being in need of
Some small change. called downstairs
to the maid and inquired:
Mary, have yon any coppers down
Putnam patriot., 1917-04-20
Reception to the NeWIyWedS

QUINEBAUG-A reception was held at the Quinebaug Lyceum last Friday evening, in honor of Mir. and Mrs. Pat rick Fitzgibbons, formerly Miss Brid get Canty) and Mir and Mrs. Frank Fitzgibbons formerly Miss Nellie Gan : ty}, who were married last week. The grand march started at 8.30, and was led by Mir. and Mrs. Patrick FitZgib bons, after which Edward Donahue presented each couple with purse of gold in behalf of their friends. Dane ing followed until 12 o'clock, with in Iermission at 10.30, during which time refreshments were served. Timothy Canty was floor director and music was by Gray's orchestra.
 Last week Thursday evening the Ladies Bowling Club held a match game at the Lyceum Alleys, which proved to be very exciting and afford. ed much pleasure for those present, the score being very close. The winners were Mrs. M Hetherman, Mildred Ungerer, Ida Cue rin, Margaret Carroll and Carrie Carpenter. The losers were Mrs. P. M. Clifford, Margaret Kane, Ora Brunell, Madge H. Mack and Anna Carroll.
 COOOeIiS feLS OI WeOStcT tOOh IOut points from Quinebaug on the Lyceum Alleys Monday evening. The score: Corneli's Pets 1922, Quinebaug ll67.
 Kenneth Vinton spent Sunday in Southbridge.
 Joseph Green visited friends in Southbridge Sunday.
 Thomas Hetherman of Rochdale spent Sunday in Quinebaug.
 John Mangan has accepted posi- tion as fireman in the Slater mills at East Webster.
 About 1o0 people from Quinebaug attended the flag raising in Webster Saturday.
 w. E. Wheelock has purchased a new Overland roadster.
 The Bates school at Quinebaug has purchasrd a victrola. The money was raised by the children by means Of soap orders and entertainments which were in charge of their teacher, Mrs. Minnie Hsziett.
Putnam patriot., 1917-04-20
West Woodstock Marriage
 Announced

WEST WOODSToCK-Mr. and Mrs. Byron Wilfred Bates have announced the marriage of their daughter, Der nice Elliott, to Frederick Albert Mar schall of Stamford.
 Mrs. James .Durkin has closed her house and is now spending . few days in Putnam.
 R. H. Hicks of Boston recently spent a day in town.
 Miss Esther Davidson has returned from 8 two weeks stay in Thompson.
 Mrs. Nancy Howard has opened her cottage here for the,summer.
 Mrs. J. M. Perrin and children spent Saturday in Putnam.
 Clarence Williams has moved his family to Sprucedale.
 Miss Edith Exley, teacher in Dist. No. s, is boarding at Thomas Bakers this term.
 Byron Bates is on the sick list this week.
 Mrs. Caroline Simmons has returned to her home here after spending the winter in Danielson.
 MT. and Mrs. Herbert Battey of Dan. ielson have been recent visitors in town.
 Miss Ruth Bates spent the week end in Norwich.
 New York parties ihave bought the Simmons place, which is located in the Skinner district.
 Mrs. George Jordan spent Sunday in Pomfret.
 Uric McNally and family have re- AT q. xi.- few weeks here with Mrs James Dur kin.
 Charles Wood 'hss disposed of his farm here and will move his family to New Hampshire.
 Jarvis Hall and wife have both been on the sick list this past week.
 Grippe colds are quite prevalent in this part of the town.
Putnam patriot., 1917-04-20
North Woodstock Notes

Friends of Mrs. Ella Skinner will be sorry to learn of her death which took place in Chicago last week. She was the oldest daughter of the late Amasa and Sarah Child, both formerly of Woodstock. Mrs. Skinner had for many years been a widow and engag- ed in teaching for a long time. She leaves 8 son, two daughters, a sister, Mrs. Eva Head of Iowa, and brother, Leonard H. Healey of this town. She was buried in Crete, Nebraska.
 Norman Green, former resident of this town, died recently at his home in Providence after lingering illness. He leaves wife and daughter.
 Mrs. Ozias Milligan and daughter, Lillian, spent the weekend in Spring field.
 Miss Elsie Auld is the guest of her cousin, Ms. Frank Skinner.
 Henry Murdoc has returned home after undergoing an operation on his heel at the hospital in Norwich.
 Mrs Sophronia Barrett, the oldest resident in this part of the town, died at her home in the village last Friday. She had had bronchial pneumonia and was thought to be recovering, but she wes too weak to recupernte. She was the widow of Samuel Barrett and a daughter of Brigham Fisk of Hamp. ton. She leaves two daughter NJ rs. Emily Vinton and Mrs. Carrie Brown, and two sons, Frank, who is town clerk and treasurer of the town, and Louis of Westfield, Mass. Funeral services were held on Monday, many out oi town friends were present be sides those here.
 A number of relatives and friends ol Harris J. Potter attended his funera in West Upton last Sunday. His deatt occurred the Friday previous from cerebral hemorrhage. He was 73 year, old. He was born in North Wood stock and was a son of Benjamin anC Nancy (Chambe rlain) Potter. Ht leaves three daughters and four sons Miss Mary A. Potter of this town is 6 sister snd Cyrus and Charles Potter brothers of the deceased. He has { brother, Rev. F. c. Potter, of Mid dletown, and Milton, of Ware.
 Miss Nellie Blackmsr of West Dud ley spent Sunday with the Jordan family.
 Miss Carrie McGregor of East Green wich has been in town the past weel to attend the funeral of her grand mother, Mrs. Barrett.
 Mrs. Laura Perry is quite sick at tn home of her daughter, Mrs. H. P. Hib bard.
Putnam patriot., 1917-04-20
TOurteI|otte High School An-
 nual Trip

The senior class returned from the Washington trip Friday night. They made 6 short stay in Philadelphia visiting Independence and Carpenter halls and tother places Of interest, sr- irving at Washington at s o'clock Sat- urday evening. In Washington they visited the different public buildings. The only building which they were un. able to see was the White House. An other interesting feature of the trip was the visit to Arlington where they saw Lees house and the graves of many of the country's brave soldiers. On Tuesday afternoon the class enjoy. ed a sail down the Potomac to Mt. Vernon. On their return they spent two days in New York visiting the public library, Grants tomb, New York Herald building and Riverside drive. The boys attended the opening game of base ball between the Yankees and the Red Sox at the polo grounds.
 The girls of the senior class will be gin next week to make their gradu- ation dresses.
Putnam patriot., 1917-04-20
GrosvenordaIe Items

Frank Pelletier, Edward Mckeon and Ludovic Dion motored to Wor- cester Sunday, where they visited the new home of the K. of C.
 Ludovic Dion entertained F. II. Cordier, Thomas Bulger, A. Gilbo and Helika Auger over Sunday.
 Mrs. Frank Meehan and K. Kelly spent the day in Worcester.
 Frank Meehan, Jr., is visiting rela- tives in Pawtucket.
 Frank Pelletier has gone to Westerly, R. l., to work for A. Vito.
 Miss Thyra Walker visited Mrs. Cassels Thurs fay afetrnoon.
 The firemen of Co. B. attended the banquet at North Grosvenordale Wed. nesday evening.
 Mrs C. J. Swenson was visitor n Putnam Thursday afternoon.
 Miss Rose Hogan spent Thursday in Webster.
 The Girls Club invite all their friends to attend their Social dance next Thursday evening. Admission, 35 cents
 Miss Yvonne Dion was visitor in Putnam on Thursday.
Putnam patriot., 1917-04-20
Woodstock Academy Notes

The attendance continues to be very irregular owing to humps and meas les. Three are absent at present.
 The next Rhetorical exercises will be selections from the so-called "LaRe poets" of England.
 Merrill Keith has left home to take his physical examination for enlist ment.
 Mir. Eaton of the Educational de- psrtment at Storrs visited school April 17th.
 The Academy is glad of the return to the Hill of Mir. and Mrs. Ely Hall.
 Mrs. Perkins read the President s message to the people aloud to the school at the morning exercises.
 The boys have base ball practice every noon now.
 Friday Is Aabor Day, and the usual custom of raking the grass on the green will be carried out.
 The baseball team was organized April 18th, with Oliver Bowen cap- tain and Owen White, manager.
Putnam patriot., 1917-04-20
West GIOcesteT Personals

Carl Moran has resigned his position at the Bowditch mills.
 John Foley of Glocester spent several days with Lewis Place and wife the past week.
 Mrs. Roy Law and Mrs. Alfred Mo- Bride spent the day with their moth- CT, Mrs. Eva Greene of Killingly Gen. ter, the past week.
 Willard Place called on relatives Saturday and Sunday.
 Rev. Gideon A. Burgess, wife and daughter, Miss Esther; Mrs. Steere and Miss Smith, all from Greenville, were the guests of MT. Burgess cousin i, Mrs. c. w. Place, Saturday.
 Mrs. Alfred Mcbride and child re- turned home Sunday to Chepachet having spent the weekend with her father, W. Crawford Gre ne.
Putnam patriot., 1917-04-20
MechaniCsvilIe Mention

Mrs. H. Evans was out of town Sat urday.
 William Bousquet of Danielson was home over the weekend.
 Vincent Kiely of Montreal, is spend. ing a vacation with his parents.
 Mrs. H. Evans is entertaining her sister from Rockville.
 Misses Annie Bebeau and Agnes Corbett have returned ,from Washing, ton.
 The school was closed Monday after noon as the teachers attended teach CTS meeting at North Grosvenordale.
 Miss GeorRianna Bousquet returned from New York Sunday.
 A ire was started by school children in the upper end of the village. It spread quickly and men working near were forced to leave their work to ex tineuish the flames. The woods were slightly damaged.
Putnam patriot., 1917-04-20
North Gr0SvenOTdaIe GIeanings

The Davards of Putnsm are to be the feature number of the entertainment at the Grosvenordale chapel this Fri day evening given for the benefit of the Red Cross fund under the manage. ment of the Woman's Club.
 Mrs. Gustsf Jarl and sons Alden and sons Alden and Howard have been spending the past two weeks with rel atives in North Easton, Mass.
 Paul Johnson of Worcester spent Sunday with bis mother, Mrs J. O. Johnson.
 Alvar Anderson has begun work again in the mill after four weeks ill., ness.
Putnam patriot., 1917-04-20
Quadic Incidents

Burt Martin is working at the Glad ding mansion in Thompson.
 We gre glad to report that Floyd Bowen is convalescing. MT. Bowen recently purchased . new horse.
 Orin Baker has obtained his sutomo- bile license and goes to and from his work in 1t
 A. T. Davis Is the owner of an Over land car.
 The weekly choir rehearsal was held with Lewis Converse and wife Satur- day.
 Mrs. Clark King, Mrs. Ernest Broughton and Miss Gertrude Russ were in East Putnam Sunday.
 fearl Perry spent Sunday at home.
 Frank Mercy of North Grosvenor- dale was in the village one day last week.
 Charles Smith has returned from Providence.
 Miss Blanche B. Wilson closed school to attend the teachers meeting in North Grosvenordale Monday alter noon.
 Ira Munyan, Clifford and Lester Green are working on the roads.
Putnam patriot., 1917-04-20

her cottage for the season and will be settled in it as soon as the renovatIng is done.
 Joseph Andrews, the chauffeur for MT. Russell of Providence, was caller on friends on Sunday.
 William Morgan of Senexet road, Woodstock, was in town with his au- tomobile recently, conveying people to visit with friends in the village.
 David Flagg, the efficient town clerk of Putnam, was caller in town on business Thursday.
 Miss Olney of Hartford was in the village on Friday looking about her cottage which she expects to occupy later in the season.
Putnam patriot., 1917-04-20
Mother Grsy's Sweet Powders forChiIdren

For fe, erishness, bad stomach, teeth ing disorders, move and regulate the Towels and are a pleasant remedy for Worms. Used by Mothers for 30 years. They never fail. At ali druggists, 25c. sample Free. Address, Mother Gray Co.,, LeRoy, \. Y. IA IT adv
Putnam patriot., 1917-04-20

Deans Rheumatic Pills for Rheu m aiism and Neuralgia. Entirely veg etable. Safe. adv
Putnam patriot., 1917-04-20
DEATHS

In Woodstock, April IS, Lewis J. Warren, aged S2 years.
 In Putnam, April 18th, George w.. Whittlesey, aged S5 years.
 In Putnam, April IT, Albert F.. Burton, aged 29 years.
 In Woodstock April IT, Juliette Gallup, aged 9l years.
 In Putnam, April IA, Edward N. Foster, aged 75 years.
 In Pomfret, April IT, Angelina M. Whittemore, aged S4 years.
 In WilIimsntic, April IA, Richard NJ. Johnson, formerly of Putnam, aged 73
 In Hartford, April 8, Mrs. Emily J. Bartlett, widow of George W. Bartlett, aged S3 years.
 In New Britain, April 12, pr. Ed win Bradbury Lyon, formerly of Woodstock, aged S6 years.
 In Chicago, Ill.,, April II, Mrs. Ella (Child) skinner, aged 64 years.
 In West Upton, Mass, April 18th, Harris J. Potter, aged 73 years.
 In North Woodstock, April 18th. Mrs. Sophronia Barrett, widow of Samuel Barrett, aged 95 years, 27 days.
Putnam patriot., 1917-04-20
NEWS FROM THE GROSYENOR-DALES

Patriots sale Store C. A. Seaver and Frappers Barber Shop North Grovtn Dale Beaurgads Store GrovenoD
Putnam patriot., 1917-04-20
Rcd Cross at Woodstock

W0oDsToCK-On Friday afternoon, April 18th, seventeen ladies met at the home of Miss Jessy Mcclellan and of- gnnized the Woodstock Auxiliary of the American Red Cross society, sup plementary to the Putnam chapter. Mrs. Files, President of Putnam chap ter, was present and conducted the meeting, also showed samples of the work to be done and told the correct way of doing it. The following officers were elected:
 Mrs. Geo. Sampson, Chairman. Miss Jcssy Mcclellan, treasurer. Mrs. w. k. Witter, secretary. A com mittee was also appointed to take charge and give out sewing: Miss Mary Lester, Woodstock. Miss Mary Perley, asst Woodstock. Mrs. l.. H. Healey, No. Woodstock. Mrs. Arthur Morse, East Woodstock. Regular meetings are to be held the End Friday of each month. The Aux Hilary opened with 29 members as fol- lows: s4 Miss Nix
 Miss Berg
 Miss Emelis Shanberg
 Mrs. A. R. Richardson
 Miss Dorothy Richardson Mrs. k. R. Rollins
 Mrs M. Riddick
 Mrs. Wm. Childs
 Mrs. H. T. Childs
 Mrs. l.. Lindeman
 Miss Bessie Works
 Miss Louise Works
 Miss Mary Flynn
 Mrs. Herbert Bowen
 Mrs. Arthur Morse
 Miss Jessy Mcclellan
 Mrs. Geo. Wetherell
 Mrs. l.. H. Hesley
 Mrs. w. K. Witter
 Miss Mary Lester
 Mrs. T. A. Turner
 Miss Ella. Perley
 Miss Helen Perley
 Miss Mary Perley
 Mrs. Geo. Sampson
 Mrs. Geo. Mcclellan
 F. B. Bowen
 Geo. k. Holt, Jr
 A sewing meeting will be held al Miss Jessy McClelan's Friday, p. m. April 20th.
Putnam patriot., 1917-04-20

MARRlAGEo
 In Dayville, April 9,Otto Lehrer and Miss Agnes k. Johnson.
 In Pomfret, April Is, Christopher Kempf and Gene Mackennna, both of Pcmfret.
 In Pomfret, April 16, Geore La parle of Putnam and Miss Irene Mur ray Of Pomfret.
 In North Grosvenordale, April IA, John Thompson, Webster and Miss Mary LeClair, North Grosvenordale.
Putnam patriot., 1917-04-20
BIRTHS

In Providence, April Is, a son to MT and Mrs. Louis Carmack, of Putn am
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-04-14
EVEN CROSS, SICK
CHILDREN LOVE
SYRUP OF FIGS
If Feverish, Bilious, Constipated, Give
Fruit Laxative at
Once.

Don't scold your fretful, peevish child
See if tongue is coated; this is sure
sign its little stomach, liver and bowels
are clogged with sour waste.
When listless, pale, feverish, full OF
cold, breath bad, throat sore, doesn't eat,
sleep or act naturally, has stomachache,
Indigestion, diarrhoea, give a teaspoon
full of California Syrup of Figs" and in
few hours all the foul waste, the sour
bile and fermenting food passes out OF
the bowels and you have well and play
full child again. Children love this harm
less fruit laxative" and mothers can
rest easy after giving it, because it never
fails to make their little "insides" clean
and sweet.
Keep it handy, mother A little given
today saves sick child tomorrow, but
get the genuine. Ask your druggist for
50-cent bottle Of California Syrup OF
Figs" which has directions for babies,
children of all ages and for grown-ups
plainly on the bottle. Remember there
are counterfeits sold here, SO surely look
and see that yours is made by the Cali
fornia Fig Syrup Company" Hand back
with contempt any other fig syruP.-Adv.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-04-14
SEES MIGHTY
SEA FIGHT
Anglo-American Fleet Is to
Force a Vast En-
gagement
THIS THE VIEW
OF SWISS CRITIC
100000 Men Could Be
Raised Here, He
Estimates

Berne, Switzerland, via Paris, April
l4.-The military critics of the Basel
Nachrichten believe that the entrance
into the war of the powerful American
fleet will sooner or later lead to re-
vival of an aggressive sea policy against
Germany and will probably eliminate
in a gigantic battle, which will put the
Dardaneles fight in the shade The
writer says that the allied fleets will
find behind the German coast defenses
IAN opponent who knows what disas-
trous results the success of2such an Anglo
American undertaking would have for
his fatherland."
This observer further believes that if
America attempts to transport troops to
Europe Germany will abandon her sub
marine campaign in the Mediterranean
and mass all available U-boats against
the American transports. He is dubious
of the present value of Ameria as a
military aide and says that the stand
ing army, the only present force fit for
modern war, is needed at home TO watch
Mexico. He calculates, however, that the
United States has 100000 men of mil
itary age whom it can equip and train
and that the Entente has acquired an
ally who may prove the decisive factor
in the war.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-04-14
AFTER FOUR YEARS
Barre Testimony Remains mistaken

Barre Testimony Remains mistaken
Time is the best test of truth.
Here is a Barre story that has
stood the test of time. 1t is a
story with a point which will
come straight home to many of
us.
Frank E. Adams, AT Elm
street, Barre, says: For some
time | was troubled by my kid
neys. My back ached, and had
pains in my sides. Doan's Kid
ney Pills promptly cured me, and
| highly recommend them"
Mr.. Adams gave the above
statement on Aug. 20, 1912, and
on Nov. s, 1916, he added: 81
still continue to praise Doan's
Kidney Pills, because ! have lots
of faith in them"
Price SOC, at all dealers Don't simply
ask for kidney remedy--get Doan's
Kidney Pills-the same that Mr.. Adams
has twice publicly recommended Foster
CO., Props, Buffalo, N. Y.--Adv.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-04-14
Standing of the Clubs.
General Sporting Notes.


Iris Speaker. champion batsman of the
American league last season, started the
present campaign very moderately by
polling out but one single.
The record for running high jump by
American schoolboys is feet 324 inches,
while the best record set by a schoolboy
from Great Britain is 5 feet inches.
Oliphant, the West Point athlete,
shines in baseball as well as in football,
as he slammed out three hits out of three
times at bat against the Williams
moundsman in Wednesdays game, and
scored four runs.
Joe Wood is only % years old, yet he
has been mixed up with professional
baseball during IL years. To start with,
Wood pitched for Kansas City when he
was but Is years of age
Detroit has been one of the leading
teams with artillery effect for several
seasons, but even Cobb, Veach, Heilman
and Burns do not look as strong as Rob
ertSon, Kauff, Burns, Zimmerman, Fletch-
er, Herzog, Holke, Mccarthy and Rari-
den.
The preparatory schools around Boston
are beginning to put lot of work into
making the final preparations for the
start OF the long drive to the middle of
June, when most of the schools will close
their doors
The old reliable Walter johnson is still
very much in the limelieht, as was
shown in his performance of twirling a
shutout over the Philadelphia athletics
in the opening game of the season.
Johnson is in the best Of form this
spring.