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Putnam patriot., 1918-01-11
PUTNAM SCHOOL
 TEACHER 20 YEARS
Miss Helen Cranska Died In Thompson Monday Eve
 ming Following a Fall
Was a Life Long Resident of Thomp- son and We'll Known In This
 Section As Teacher.

Thomp mpson-Miss Helen Cranska, 76, died at her home in Thompson Monday evening at S.I0 o'clock She had not been in good health for three of four years and four weeks ago she had bad fall and following that she grew rapidly worse until the end. She was a life long resident of Thomp- son and for 20 years taught school in Putnam. The school at that time was called the Sixth District" school, but it is now known as the Smith street school Miss Cranska left the school about twenty-five years ago and since that time has lived in Thompson with her sister.
 Miss Cranska was born in Thomp son. August 11th, 1841, daughter of James and Asenath tRandalD Cram ska. She attended the public school of Thompson and Thompson Acad emy (Mr. Parker's school and at the age of IT years began teaching school in East Putnam She went from there to Rhode Island to teach but in a few years returned and taught in Grosvenordale and Thomp- son. She then came to Putnam and for twenty years taught at the Sixth District school, leaving there about twenty-five years ago.
 Miss Cranska was member of the Thompson Baptist church and was active in it's affairs. She was especial ly interested in missionary work and was an active member in the Thomp- son w c. T. U
 Miss Cranska leaves four brothers, Floyd, thread manufacturer, with mills in Moosup and Worcester; Cal win, of Union, N Y; Frank, connect ed with the Thames National Bank, Norwich, and James, bookkeeper in the mills at Manchaug, Mass. Also a sister. Caroline, with whom she has made her home in Thompson. Anoth- CT sister, Mrs. George Ballard of Thompson, died a year ago.
 The funeral was held Thursday af- ternoon at o'clock, Rev. W. B. Chase, the Baptist minister. officiat- ing. Burial was in the West Thomp- son cemetery
Putnam patriot., 1918-01-11
NORTH WOODSTOCK
Oldest Person In Village Died Friday

Oldest Person In Village Died Friday
 Mrs. Laura Perry, the oldest per son in this part of the town, died last Friday at the home of her daughter, Mrs. H. P. Hubbard. Shewas in her seth year. Death was due to pneu- monia. The funeral was held on Monday afternoon, Rev. F. B. Har- rison officiating. The body was plac- ed in the tomb and will later be bur jed in Perryville Mrs. Perry was born in Dudley, her maiden name be- ing Humphrey. She was twice mar ried, first to Henry Pike of Millbury and second to David Perry of Perry vile. She is survived by a son, Geo Pike of Webster, and daughters, Mrs. Etta Hubbard and Miss Alice Perry, both of this town.
 Howard Perrin has gone to Den yer, Colorado.
 Cyril Paine was home for a short stay this week.
 Mrs. George Lockwood of Che pachet has been here for few days
 Miss Emily Hitchcock has gone to Putnam to work for Mrs. Alice Hay ward
 Mir. and Mrs L. H. Healey have been in Hartford this week attending the State Grange meeting.
 Ethaf Barrett had another short furlough this week He has been transferred to Fort Revere
 Miss Mary F. Potter is visiting in Boston this week Her school did not reopen on account of trouble with the heating plant in the building.
 Mrs. George Dean entertained the Missionary Society at her home on Tuesday. Mrs. Harrison led the meet ag. the subject being Now We Are Fifty Years Old F
Putnam patriot., 1918-01-11

Good sliding and sleighing.
 Miss Helen Graska died on Mon day.
 Miss Marcus school opened on Wednesday.
 The Junior Red Cross met with Mrs. Paine on Saturday
 The opening of schools has been postponed until next week
 The Red Cross meetings are to be omitted part of the time during the cold weather.
 The ice house belonging to B. D. Bugbee at his place at Webster Lake was recently destroyed by fire.
 The evening t. in from Boston was very late on Monday, causing many of our residents to go without their evening mail.
 The Misses Elliott, daughters of MT. and Mrs Dexter Elliott, have been visiting their aunt, Mrs. Jenckes im Providence.
 lee Ice on the street and ice on the trees, in fact, ice on everything out of doors. Is the scene in Thomp- son this week.
 Assistant Postmaster Fred Hutch ins is among those who had falls ow- ing to the slippery condition of the streets on Monday.
 The services were held in the yes try of the church last Sunday, as it was more easily heated, and necessi- tated the use of less fuel.
 Charles Johnson, who fills the po- sition of chauffeur for C K. 0iney, is stopping with Claus Ericson, as Mir Olney has gone to Florida.
 George W Dexter has been ''un- der the weather" the past week suf- fering from a severe cold which he IS subject to during cold weather.
 There was d fairly good attendance at the united Sunday school on Sun day considering the coldness of the weather Nearly seventy was rec ord.
 Miss Mildred Knight accompanied Miss Pearl Moves back to her school on Monday Miss Knight will remain and take instruction on the pipe or gan.
 The zero weather of the past week worked its way into the cellars of some of the houses in town, causing the residents to take extra care in keeping their vegetables from freez- ing.
 A. Vito and Mrs. Vito returned last week from a weeks visit in New Haven, making the trip by automo- bile Mir. Vito says there will be no more auto trips for him in zero weather.
 A report comes that Alfred Russ, who formerly resided here and last spring went to Dover, N. H., has been drafted and called into the ser vice. Alfred has many acquaintances and friends among the young people of the town. especially among mem bers of the grange to which he was very helpful in its meetings.
Putnam patriot., 1918-01-11
BORN

LaCHANCE-In Putnam, at the Day kimball Hospital, Jan. ,. daugh- ter to Mir and Mrs 0rica La Chance.
 MARCOTTE-In Putnam, at the Day Kimball Hospital, Jan. 5th, a daughter to MT and Mrs. Ernest Narcotic.
 EVANS-In Putnam, at the Day Kimball. Hospital, Jan. 5th, son to Mr. anf Mrs. Raymond Evans. BUREGARD-In Putnam, at the Day Kimball Hospital, Jan. 9th, a daughter to Mir. and Mrs. Isadore Buregard.
 REYNOLDS-In Putnam, at the Day Kimball Hospital, Jan. 7th, q daughter to MT. and Mrs. Edward Reynolds.
 STARR-In North Woodstock, Jan. ?, daughter, Minnie Augusta, to Mr. and Mrs. Lester Starr. ST. MARIE-In Putnam, Dec. Dist, a daughter to MT and Mrs. Alfred St. Marie
Putnam patriot., 1918-01-11
MARRIED

BENNITT-O -OSBORN-In New Hav- en, Jan ). Ensign Chandler Bennitt of Springfield and Miss Catherine Osborn of New Haven.
 NERRON-BRUSSEAU-In Putnam, Jan. 7th. by Rev. Charles F. Bed ard. Arthur C. Nerron and Miss Bertha Brusseau, both of Putnam BOUDfN-TH0MAS-In Putnam, Jan Sth, by Rev. Anslem Mayotte. Al bert Boudin of North Gresvenor- dale and Miss Ellen Thomas of Putnam.
 SILyERBERG SPALDING = In Woodstock, Jan. lst, by Rev F. B. Harrison, Leon Silverberg of Wer- cester and Miss Ethel May Spald- ing, daughter of Dr. and Mrs Jo- seph Spalding of Woodstock.
Putnam patriot., 1918-01-11
JACKSONVILLE
Plaintiff Recovers S225o Damas

Plaintiff Recovers $2250 Damages
 Samuel Adams and w. C. Mills were in Worcester Wednesday, called as witnesses in the ease of Robbins vs. Worcester Consolidated St. R. k. Go. This suit was for $10,000 for in- juries received by Mrs. Truman Rob bins, on Nov. 26, 1916, as she was entering a ear in Worcester The jury awarded Mrs. Robbins the sum of $2250. Mrs Robbins Is at present in a very nervous condition in care of Dr. Merrill of Webster.
 Miss Gladys Smith of Webster was the guest of Bernice Welch on Sun day.
 Raymond Bixby, East Thompson, was the guest of relatives in Worces- ter Friday.
 L. Keegan's min has been shut down for few days on account of shortage of coal
 Miss Marjorie Lamson of Provi- dence has been the guest of Miss Esther Upham for a week.
 Mrs C. A Howard observed her 75th birthday on New Years Day. She was the recipient of a number of post cards from friends.
 Dr. J. r. Miller returned to Mea- dow Brook Farm after spending the Xmas holidays with his son Ralph and family in New York.
 On account of the extreme cold and shortage of fuel, the Thompson school committee decided to postpone the opening of the schools until Jan. 14th.
 Mir. Langlier, who was so badly hurt in the auto trnek accident at Gresyenordale recently, is improv ing. He is still in the hospital in Wor- cester.
 Private Edward Weleh was a visit or at his home on Sunday, having AS hours leave of absence. MT. Weleh enlisted as an electrician in the Coast Artillery, was sent at first to Fort Andrews and later was trans ferred to Fort Warren, Boston liar bor, where he is stationed at present.
Putnam patriot., 1918-01-11
HIGH SCHOOL NEWS

The violinist, Mir. Pavel L. Bytov- stzski of Providence, will play at the High school hall Tuesday. January Is. at 230 o'clock. Anyone wishing to hear Mir. Bytovetzski play will be welcome.
 On Friday, Jan. l. Southbridge played Putnam High school at the High school gymnasium Though Southbridge led at the end of the first half, the Putnam five. playing splendidly, overcame this lead and won 22-17. The second team divid- ing its forces played an interesting game between the halves This Fri day Putnam will play its first league game at home. The opposing team Is the Willimantie quintet Between the halves the Putnam Sophomores will play the Tourtellotte Freshmen. Putnam H. s. Southbridge H. s. Nelson, Dobson lg Lemlem. Lueier Spencer, Maher r-g. Wilhelm Gordon Gay Byrnes. Woodson If. Coderre Mansfield, Cotter If. Lindrell
 Baskets from floor, Putnam, Cotter 3 Maher ?, Byrnes l. Mans field l, Nelson ? fouls, Dobson 1 fouls.
 Southbridge, Coderre l, Lindell ?, Lucier 1, Gay l. Fouls, Lindell !. Gay ?.
Putnam patriot., 1918-01-11
SENEXET GRANGE

sFor the Good of the Order" is the subject of the program arranged for the meeting next Wednesday eve ming. There will be reports from the State Grange, paper on the Spirit of l9f8.' and paper on the His tory of the Grange Miss Julia John son attended the State Grange ses- sion in Hartford.
Putnam patriot., 1918-01-11
EAST PUTNAM

Almon Rabbit is on the sick list,
 Mrs. E. E. Torrey called on MT. and Mrs. Joseph Fisher Wednesday.
 Mrs. Bennett remains critically ili at her home. Dr. Perry attends.
 Mrs. Ezekial Blackmar is spending the winter with Mrs. Frank Smith
 The Communion Service was ob- served at the church Sunday after noon.
 The funeral of Mrs. Lucina Basto was held at the home of c. NJ. Nun yan Thursday at 130.
 Miss Mildred Torrey spent the week end with Mrs. Genevieve Letters, Grand View, Putnam, after which she returned to her teaching in Canter- bury.
Putnam patriot., 1918-01-11
CITY ORDINANCE

Be it ordained by the Common Council of the City of Putnam that Section f2 of the City Ordinances be amended to read as follows:
 The City Clerk shall keep his of flee open from to o'clock Tuesday and Thursday evenings, and from 2 to o'clock Saturday afternoon fot the transaction of business.
 THOMAS P. RYAN, City Gles.k,
Putnam patriot., 1918-01-11
WOODSTOCK

There will be senior class social II. at 7.45. A stereoptieon lecture in Academy hall Friday evening, Jan. upon Cathedrals will be given by Rev. F. D. Sargent of Putnam.
 Miss Louise Howard visited III Norwich last week.
 Mrs. Brigham has returned to her school work in Springfield.
 Annual church meeting and dinner at the chapel Saturday Dinner al 12 m.
Putnam patriot., 1918-01-11
BOOKS WANTED FOR SOLDIERS

Calls are still coming for books, both fiction and non-fiction, for the soldiers and sailors.
 Haven't you good recent works or other books which you would like to pass on to those who are fighting for us? Please bring them to the Public library CT confer with the Librarian.
Putnam patriot., 1918-01-11
THOMPSON
Oldest Fire Company In Windham
 County Elects Officers

The annual meeting of the Thomp- son Fire Engine Company was held on Monday evening, at which time the following officers were elected for the ensuing year:
 Captain, Fred Herriek.
 First Lieutenant, Carol lngraham.
 Second Lieutenant, Leonard Mills.
 Secretary and Treasurer, James Ryan.
 Four new members were elected to fill the vacancies in the roll of the company. Twenty-Five new pails, and two axes were also voted to be pur- chased to replace the losses sustain ed in use at different fires. The chemical engines are being kept at Mir. Russells garage, where they will not freeze up during the cold wealth
Putnam patriot., 1918-01-11
FOUND SlO

FOUND-Ten Dollars on Pomfret Street between Woolen mill and Lit tie River Bridge Owner may have same by applying to William Rice, River Road, proving property and paving charges. 2
Putnam patriot., 1918-01-11
WEST WOODSTOCK
Lifelong Resident Dead

J. Marshall Perrin, aged 79 years, passed away at his home here last Saturday evening. Mir. Perrin was horn in West Woodstock May 24, 1889, and has spent most of his life here
 Funeral was from his late home Tuesday at 1230. Burial was in the Barlow cemetery.
 Mrs. Holmes has returned to her home in South Woodstock after be- ing at Long Meadow farm for a week.
Putnam patriot., 1918-01-11
FOR SALE

Good serviceable Fur Coat, black, made for large man. P II. MYERS, 76 Grove Street. Tel. 39-2.
Putnam patriot., 1918-01-11


 Mrs. Vanderlaan went to went to the hospital at Hartford on Monday.
 Mrs Palmer is at home with her family, but the twins are still at the hospital
 Little Ann Wieks returned to Sy- racuse, N. Y., with her grandmother a week ago for visit.
 Rev. H. A. Beadle is boarding with the Vanderlaans at present and so can be reached by telephone there.
 Church Day will be observed at the Congregational church on Tues day, Jan. 15, and the supper will be at 6.30.
 Miss Frances Nash spent the day with Miss Mathewson one day this week and Miss Mathewson spent the day with her in Boston.
 The morning service at the Con gregational church has been held in the vestry the last two Sundays and it will continue to be for the present
Putnam patriot., 1918-01-11
POMFRET
Auto Truck Runs Into Bank

An auto truck bound for Willi- mantle struck the bank when round ing the corner by Dr. 0verloeks Tuesday afternoon and broke one wheel, which after a delay of two hours the driver was able to replace and so proceed on his way.
Putnam patriot., 1918-01-11

Good sliding and sleighing Miss Helen Graska died on Mon
Putnam patriot., 1918-01-11

Southbridge, Coderre 1, Lindell ?, Lucier 1, Gay l. Fouls. Lindell T. Gay ,.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-08-15
THE MELTING POT
Come Take Pot Luck With Us"
HOW TO BE FAMOUS.
By JAMES =. MONTAGUE.

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When mOraliss harangued him.
through deity
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if after having John Bareycorn.
find that
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And then awake
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South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-08-15
The CASE OF GUY EMPEYI WILL OUR CON
TEMPORARY PLEASE EXPIAIN3

Witness the little "copperhead" on Main ST. which
spittins snakelike, had such an awful time recently
when Arthur Guy Empey was discharged from the
United States army. The department i'm making
mis- discharge hadn't consulted the republican press
yeued its from houserops therefore of
there had be something crooked about it, Now
hat come out. we wonder if our contemporary
viii take the trouble make plain to its read
its suspicious
Empey was discharged because in line for a captain
.y. for which all commission had been issued 10
him he made speech in Washington i'm which he
labeled sIackers. necessary of course
order compliment himself to his full satisfaction
Tor having enlisted under Britain before the
United states entered the gathering in the data
for his book. "Over the Top" has already made
him rich and famous In fact ne had a hard time ad-
hitting OF patriots volunteers who waited until
Uncle sam had declared war before enistng The only
really patriotic men it seems to have seemed to him.
those who renowned allegiance to the United
states and swore allegiance Great Britain entering
the British or Canadian armies back in our own ante
beIuu days.
Anyhow he mad it. that conscr.pts enter the army
they that their patriotism and
lighting qualities must accordingly be open TO cues
uOn,a rank insult majority OF our Amer
soldiers when congress passed our CONSUMPTION
that became the American system OF raising an
the who has iu line and took his place
call his number accepting the assignment OF seec-
ton. Is much patriot as NE who has rushed in
seeking his own assignment. perhaps snap some
where Consumption under the American plan is as ma
tion volunteering mass. and voluuteerirE should
have stopped the minute the act became a law
That the mistake. CONSUMPTION but peruitting
continuation Of to-unteerins. For a captain ir our
army awaiting commission TO go about believing
class distinctions rhe troops very appropriately
earns him complete discharge e-om the service We
had specimen of this here SCUM Send about year
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-08-15
Other Editors Than Ours
TRUE sELECTWE SERVICE.
(IndianaDOlis NewsD


The government appears TO be working toward a real
system of selectye service Enlistments army
navy have been stopped until the power bill Is
passed Yesterday Secy Baker said the department
had under consideration change in method whereby
the registrant with legitimate claim for exemption
would be automatically released by the government
without action his Both notifications
are calculated 10 help in carrying the seecve service
system 10 its logical end
The nations armies are supposed 10 be raised
by draft under which the authorities will take only
those best able for service and
those essential i'm capacities Side bv side
with the draft system supplementary volunteer
tenn has been operative The with . number of
dependents. who would be placed class four under
the seectlNe plan. the skilled civilian
ferred classification because occupation need
not accept the decision i'm his government
as represented in the draft boards If he wanted 10
serve ne could enlist dsregarding the that he
might be OF far greater usefulness home There
no question that thousands Of men. induced
when they badly needed al home and when
their places in the military could be taken by others
with less disturbance of social and industrial life
The system whereby men with dependents OBJ
ised 20 ask for preferred classification they want il
has also helped prevent the selectve service system
have refused 20 put themselves the position OF
ask for special consideration and zone into
the army though they badly needed ot home.
The theory is that the government should decide in
every whether the regisrant shall civilian
or military capacity not the registrant nearer the
the more equitabiy Will the burdens OF war be dis
uIhuted and the more quickly will the war be won.
Consideration should he given retention the ban
against volunteering unless
IN civilian -ile. a. permanent policy until the war is
ended.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-08-15
THE WATCH UPON THE RHINE.
louisville Courier JOurnaID

The Douuer-J journal has already commented on its
dispatch from Edwin T. James. with American
army. reporting that the kaiser is forming an army OF
100000 picked Prus-.sn guard of kaiser
~u. 90 stand back of the Rhine and defend German
soil from tasion
DO 1e added THAI there 100000 picked
men among the Germans whose might will be SUM-
cient to prevent the army OF the allies crossing
the Rhine When they set 20 that historic stream.
who viii consicer The night the fun Just beginning
when they reach the Rhine VINO would be nightly,
disappointed If hey should have return 10 America
without having crossed the Rhine Nothing our orders
from their own officers could force them 10 do so 40
Frlsslau Easrd of 100000 could hold them back.
The picked army OF 500 600 beyond The Rhine will
serve incentive Co the Americans the French the
British. uut especially Americans 10 whom
monarchy never was tolerable even when ouiescent
and 90 whom Wilhelm M is nothing more than "a con-
tenpuuIe upstart vino deserves and must receive the
punishment of humiliation beyond The Rhine.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-08-15
ONCE-OVERS
QUITTING WORK FOR MAR
RAGE

one OF the things that man CON
siders when he thinks Of marriage
is that ne must give up his personal
expensive habits. He realizes that
ne must change mis- way Of living in
order 10 reduce his expenses.
There are too many girls who LOOK
al the matter IN totally offer
snt way
DO viii give them better oppor-
tunity 10 obtain and wear more lux
urious clothes than they had when
they were single
II Is 10 them a state where they
may escape This getting up early IN
the morning having 20 be az their
place OF employment at a certain
time and being obliged 10 accom-
phsh a hxed amount OF work.
Il - this sort OF a girl who wrecks
many a matrimonial craft.
They expect TOO much and give
TOO little.
When a girl msrries because she
is tired OF working she has spell
ed failure from the momenr her
married life begins
Tic takes work and equality Of
give and take 10 make married
life ideal
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-08-15
AUGUST IS, 1913.
LOAFING IS MURDER

ANY man who loafs on mis- job. Who does
not 90 honest days work six days a week
does so at The cost of the blood of the boys over
there"
This pretty strong language but IT. comes from
authority 10 uttered los Lewis B Franklin national
director Of the loan organization. lie adds:
"Of every 81 earned in this country this year
$3.50 viii bee needed by the United States gov
eminent 20 pas it's bin and the govern
ment has got 10 get it, Men who work three
days o. week and loaf the rest of the time can
not understand what IT. means for any person
in this country not to do an honest days work
six days a week
What 10 means that some boy now over
there is not coming back. It means Iengthen-
ing the war and needless lengthenins OF the
means the loss of lives. additional suffering
and greater cost to the nation
Mr.. Franklin urges against overconhdence because
= the late good news Germany still has 100000 men
under arms and the lines are nearer Paris now than
hey were year The man who is preaching the
1ear ending Of the helping situation Mr.
Franklin does not believe for one moment that the
Fourth Liberty loan is going be the last one
The way TO speed mp the winning Of the war is by
increased production every line md the only way
% increase production is los work. Six fun days of
honest work every week from every man and woman
the ceuntry will win the war.
But the woman who Iosfs is guilty Of the
blood Of the nations bows.