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Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1918-02-01

Mrs Andrew Mahan and daughter
Mae Of Charlton City visited in town
Monday.
The following young men in the
I. S service spent the weekend at
home: Priv Jacob Radzik, Camp
Devens; Priv Nick George. Camp
Devens; Richard Wedder, Newport
Training Station; Priv Alfred Guer-
in, Fort Meyer, Virginia. Priv.
Guerin who enlisted in the cavalry,
was injured few weeks ago by his
horse, but is now fully recovered.
Mr. and Mrs Fred BONN of Wor-
cester spent the weekend with Mr..
and Mrs. f. E Willett
Mr.. and Mrs. George Thebeault at
tended the funeral of Mrs. The
heault's brother Mr. Messier, in West
Thompson Saturday.
A dance was held in Fabyan Hall,
Saturday evening. Music was by
Fishers Orchestra Many people
from Southbridge, Webster, and Ok
ford attended
a number of persons from town
attended the funeral of Mrs. WEIGH
in Webster
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1918-02-01
SOUTH WOODSTOCK

January oath, the annual meeting
of the Ladies' Aid of the Baptist
church was held at the home of Mrs.
Elisha Perry, and Mrs. George A.
Lyon was chosen president, Miss Min
ME Wells, first vice president; Mrs.
w. H. Young, second vice president,
and chairman of supper committee
for the year; Mrs. Lillian Andrews,
secretary, and Mrs. George Young,
treasurer.
Mrs. Belle Young has been enter
tanning her cousin, Miss Ethel Car
penter.
Nellie Lowe visited her sister. Mrs.
Harvey Tourtellotte. in Putnam re
Gently.
Mr. Berger, the blacksmith at
Brook Farm, has purchased another
horse. Mr.. Berger has been well en-
ployed all winter, owing TO the long
continued cold and icy roads.
1t is reported that John Whitney
has sold his farm to out of town peo-
pie.
Miss Ida Sanger was guest Of her
niece, Miss Wright, in Providence,
last week
Miss Meinnie Wells is in Putnam
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1918-02-01
THOMPSON

There are few children on the
hill with whooping cough.
Louis Ream was in Thompson the
weekend, the guest of Dexter Elliott,
1t was one year Sunday, the 27th,
since the Baptist church was burned
in Thompson.
The Baptist covenant meeting will
meet at the home of E. (. Rhodes,
Saturday evening.
Bert Warren, an employee on the
Ream estate, has been i'll several
weeks with pleurisy.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Clark of Mon
ument Beach are spending the winter
in Washington, d. c. Mr. Clark was
in Thompson last winter attending
Fred Reed.
The Junior Red Cross will meet
with Marion Bowen next Saturday at
ternoon, Candlemas day. We hope
that none of them will be frightened
BY seeing the ground hog.
The Baptist Ladies' Aid met last
Wednesday for an all day meeting
with Mrs. VIM Chase. The husbands
were invited to dinner A very nee
corn ehowder was served, several diff
ferent kinds of pie, and various other
eatables. There were "a present All
had pleasant day
Let US tell you how little trouble
and expense it would be to wire your
home for electricity w S. Bates.
Electrician. Shop, Canal street.
Telephone 466-12. Adv.
Prepare for the Spring ride. Look
ever your auto Then call and sec
cur line of auto supplies. We eal
save you money. Let us repair
vulcanize your old tires; work guar
anteed. P A Gardner, Putnam.
Adv
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1918-02-01

- The following letter was received
by Mrs. Jennie Youngs from her son,
Forrest, who is in Dayton, Ohio, with
the 172nd Aero Squadron, Wright
Field:
Dear Mother:
1t is some cold out here today, and
has been for a number of days past.
The average temperature is about %
degrees below zero. | was on guard
duty from Friday noon until Satur-
day s a. m. Two hours on and four
off. | froze my nose, my ears and
cheeks. 1t is awful for freezing here.
You feel a prickling sensation and
the next you know you are frozen
somewhere. Nearly every one gets
frost-bitten so they know just how
to treat you SO to prevent anything
serious.
Il don't know what to write, so
guess | will tell you something more
about San Antonio and surrounding
cities. San Antonio has about 10000
Negroes, 5000 Mexicans and proba-
bly, 5000 white people. The streets
are wide and made of clay. The clay
IN the South is as hard as flint and
makes very good roads when it is
dry, but when it rains it is just like
paste, you take up about one-half
acre when you step. If it dries on
your shoes it takes soap and warm
water to remove it.
Next about the sand storms.
When you see that blueish haze and
the funnel shaped cloud it was dig
for your tent and pray for mercy.
The Negroes live in little houses
all along the tracks built of old
freight cars. The white people have
fine houses but low down and ! don't
think you could find a house in Texas
over forty feet high. They are all
long and wide and have but very few
windows, so they will be easy to clean
for the people out there were all born
tired You never see buggy there.
Autos and on horseback is the way
they ride. | saw children about Err
nest Joslin's size riding horse back
and they could ride, don't you think
they couldn't.
Dallas, Houston, Austin, and Den
nison are about the same
The way they feed their stock in
Missouri IS TO draw a load of corn
into field and let the horses, cattle,
mules, sheep, pigs and dogs into the
field and leave them until the load is
eaten up. Enough of that for this
time.
How are all the people on the
plains and surrounding villages? Give
my regards to all that may inquire
and lot of love TO you all at home.
Forrest Young"
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1918-02-01
WOODSTOCK

Putnam Lodge, No. As, A. F. & A
NJ, held regular stated communica-
tion in the lodge rooms last Saturday
Three candidates were given the en-
tered apprentice degree.
Next Sunday evening in the chapel
w. @. Kerstead, representing the
Connecticut prison association, will
give an address.
The Improvements upon the Swed-
ish parsonage are complete and it is
now occupied by the new Swedish
pastor
Miss Leslie Sumner is visiting Miss
Foye in Worcester.
Let US tell you how little trouble
and expense it would be to wire your
home for electricity. W S. Bates,
Electrician Shop, Canal street.
Telephone 466-12 Adv.
Prepare for the Spring ride. Look
over your auto Then call and see
our line of auto supplies. We can
save you money. Let US repair or
vuleanize your old tires; work guar
anteed. P. A. Gardner, Putnam.
Adv.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1918-02-01
Celebrates Ninefieth Birth lax

Tuesday afternoon a number of
friends gathered at the home of Mrs.
Darrow, on the Dayville road, to
bring congratulation to her mother,
Mrs Curtis, on attaining her nine
tieth birthday. A pretty cake with
ninety pink and white candles, was
much admired. Rev Jerome Wood,
Putnam Heights, Rev Swanson, Day
vile, and Rev W D. Woodward, of
the local church, were present The
latter read a poem prepared for the
occasion Among these present were
Mr. and Mrs. Elmer E. Wood, of this
village
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1918-02-01
GROSVENORDALE

Mrs. Charles Lafreniere and fam
lily have been visiting Mrs. Harvey
for a few days
Mr.. and Mrs. Albert Bessette of
Jewett City spent the weekend with
L. NORM and Philip Poirur.
Priv. Louis F. Duquette of Fort
Terry, n. Y, was home over Sunday
Les Danes de la Valtrie, are or.
ganizing a military whist to be given
Friday, Feb. 8.
Priv Eugene Courtemanehe, sta
toned at Fort Johnston, Florida, has
been transferred to New York. He
has been visiting his family for
60. frua
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1918-02-01
EAST WOODSTOCK
Social and Hoover Supper

The men" of the parish gave q
very successful social and Hoover
supper last Friday evening. The me-
nu was baked beans, brown bread
rye bread, pickles, ginger bread and
coffee
A social time followed with games
and marching. Slhouettes of Local
people were shown on the curtain
causing some amusement. The pro
ceeds we're for the benefit of the La
lies Aid Society.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1918-02-01
POMFRET LANDING
o. W. Fay Died Suddenly

o. W. Fay, who lived alone on the
Bruce place on the River road, dice
suddenly Thursday night of last week
The immediate cause was heart trou-
Bile. He called to the mail carrier in
the morning and asked him to call UP
William Darling and the doctor. He
sied that night. Fred Darling was
with him when he passed away L. f
Smith took charge of the remains the
next day. He has a nephew and other
relatives, who will look after his af
fairs and burial
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1918-02-01
Parting wedged Drinking Glasses.

Drinking glasses and similar articles
often become wedged together So firm
~ that il is difficult 10 par; them with
out damage A simple method OF part
ing glasses is to pour cold water into
the inner glass and set the wedged
glasses upright in a dish Of WARM water,
which should then be gradually heated
by pouring hot water into IT, The
contraction of the inner glass and the
expansion Of llie outer or NIL re-
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1918-02-01
WEST WOODSTOCK

Miss Esther Davidson has returned
from two weeks stay in Putnam
a son, Russell Hammond, was born
to Mr.. and Mrs. George Phillips, Jan.
26.
Wayland Harris was dinner
guest at Long Meadow farm last
Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs Henry Murray have
closed their house here and gone to
Worcester for the winter.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1918-02-01
QUINEBAUG
Whist Party and Dance

A whist party was held at the home
of Mr.. and Mrs. Matthew L. Dartt
Saturday evening. About ten tables
were IN play The ladies' first prize
was won by Mrs Frank May of Fab
yam and the consolation by Miss
Shannie. The gentlemen's first prize
yas won by Spencer Jordan and the
Consolation by Mr. Skinner of Fab
van.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1918-02-01
Community Club Meets.


A meeting of the Community club
was held Wednesday evening, and
he following program was presented
) ythe committee, II. B. Morse, Dor
oy the committee, H. B. Morse, Dor
Nation Song, Grandfather Clock,"
School
Reading, Edith Harris
Song, My Grandma's Advice"
Vernon Wetherell, End
Recitation, Mrs. A. II. Hibbard
Mrs. Hubbard was obliged to re-
pond to a recall Selections on Vic
rola were in groups of three or four
~ Dorothy Cox. Dancing followed.
Report of Paine district No. -,
Thompson. Perfect in attendance for
Eanuary, Leon Conan, Mary Conan,
Ienry Dechand, Arthur Dechand.
Iarold Foskett, Grace Foskett. Gev-
ma Foskett, Reginald Hunter, Harold
1unter, Algil Johnson, Fred La
nance, Merry Norman, George Ros-
ne. Per cent of attendance, $3.50.
7lora B. Alton, teacher.
Mrs. William Nieley has been Wis
ting relatives in Waterbury.
Wendell Bosworth and Ralph Eddy
+ Fort Terry, n. Y, spent Sunday
light and Monday at their respective
zones. Mr.. Bosworth is company
elerk and is well fitted for the posi-
ion
Miss Ruth Witter Of Southbridge
vas the guest of B. f. Eddy and fam
" Sunday and Monday. Elton Wit
.er and Charles Cady were also with
friends, owing to the closing of shops
On Monday.
Miss Marjorie Pease, assistant
teacher at the Academy, was a week
end guest Of L. H. Lindeman ard
family.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1918-02-01

Charles Grimes, son and daughter,
Miss Susie and Mrs Charles Hanley
visited relatives in Danielson Sunday.
Mr.. Tillinghast of Danielson is cut
ting off the chestnut trees on the j.
G. johnson estate c. G. kempton is
hauling the timber to the station.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1918-02-01
POMFRET

The funeral of Mrs Andrew G.
Williams was held at her late home
Saturday afternoon, and was attend
ed by large number of relatives and
friends. Rev. Harry A. Beadle off
ciated Mrs Williams was one of
three persons who had been members
of the Congregational church sixty
years. There was singing by Miss Ell
la Gustafson, Miss Eleanor Ash, Ly-
man Fits, and Mr. and Mrs. A. D.
Briggs. Burial was in hte Pomfret
Center cemetery The bearers were
Charles G. Tucker of Pascoag, Loren
G. Williams of Putnam, George F.
Scarborough of Windsor, and George
W. Perry and Dr. +. F. Perry of Put
nam.
Let US tell you how little trouble
and expense it would be to wire your
home for electricity. W S. Bates,
Electrician. Shop, Canal street.
Telephone 4G6-12 Adv.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1918-02-01

Thomas Bradshaw had the misfor-
tune to lose his horse last week.
Ethal Barrett and Cyril Paine have
been home on leave for short time.
Fred Tichnor. a student at Kings
ton College, is spending week with
Elmer Cclttis and family.
Miss Ida Angel of Providence is
visiting Mr.. and Mrs Wendell Witter
and an Tuesday all We're guests at
dinner of Mr. and Mrs. c. H. Killam.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1918-02-01
NORTH WOODSTOCK
War Council Meets

A full attendance of the Wood
stock War Council was at the meet
ing held on Monday afternoon at
Echo Farm. 1t was voted to change
the organization to War Bureau
and a committee was chosen to draft
constitution and bylaws. The Board
of Selectmen. Agricultural Society,
Red Cross, and Women's Committee
were all represented at the meeting.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1918-02-01

Don't forget that THE PATRIoF
is equipped to give the best of service
in the line of Job Printing,
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1918-02-01

Rev. W. D. Woodward attended the
farewell reception to Rev. and Mrs.
f. A. Legg at Danielson Methodist
Episcopal church Friday evening.
The voorhees, men greatly appreci-
ate the opening Of the club room on
these heatless Mondays. The cheer
ful wood fire in the stone fireplace is
a cheerful object Of cosy comfort.
Miss Ethel Woodward was home
from the p c. l. at North Scituate.
r. l.. from Saturday to Tuesday eve
ming, having an extra days visit with
her parents. Rev and Mrs W D
Woodward. on account of eXamina-
tons this week at the Institute.
Miss Margaret MaeConnell has re-
turned from Day kimball hospital
much better after an operation. She
will not resume her duties as prinoi-
pal of the schools here for some few
weeks
Rev. W. D. Woodward was called
to Providence this Friday to attend
the funeral of Aunt" Lizzie Bowen,
who fer many years worked in the
mill in this village. and was for :he
last few years cared for in the home
of her niece. Mrs prabble. Previ-
denee She was for many years a
member of the Methodist church. and
vas. as friend expressed il. one of
the salt Of the earth She died
Monday Her body Is to be entombed
and later brought to Putnam fol
burial
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1918-02-01
ATTAW AUGAN
Mill Ran By Water Power Monday

The mill ran Monday by water pow
err The latter generated enough pow
'er for the electric dynamoes to keep
the weave shed in operation. Heat
less Monday was noticeable in the
store and the mill Offices overhead.
The store was open for the sale of
foodstuffs only after the II o'clock
mail arrived.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1918-02-01
EAST PUTNAM
sean Supper and Entertainment


The bean supper in charge of Mrs.
Adm Chapman was a success, al
though the attendance was small ow-
ing to sickness and bad weather.
There was a short entertainment af-
ter the supper, consisting of recita-
tions by Madeline Gibson, Martha
Torrey and Roscoe Gibson, reading
by Edith Cutler, and music by Dor
othy Chase, Evelyn Cutler and Alta
Hawkins The remainder of the eve
ming was spent in playing games.
(Reeeived Too Late for Last Week.
Mrs Walter Hawkins is suffering
from an attack of rheumatism.
G. NJ Burrill has been on the sick
list, but is able to be out again
Arthur Cutler and family called on
friends in Quadic Sunday afternoon.
Mrs Olin Torrey called on Mr. and
Mrs. Silas Rabbit of Danielson Sat
urday.
Mrs. G. f. Gibson and Mrs. Ralph
Gibson spent the weekend in Wor-
ceSter.
Mrs George Burrill and Mrs. Adm
Chapman visited in Killingly one day
last week
Mr. and Mrs Frank Smith attend
ed the funeral of Herman Covell in
Abingdon last Friday
Mr.. and Mrs. L. c. Burrill spent
several days with their daughter, Mrs
Henry Baker of Woodstock
Mr. and Mrs. Frank Smith attend
ed the funeral of Thomas Thurber
last Sunday afternoon.
The Church Aid will meet with Mrs
&. +. Gibson next Wednesday after
! noon.
Evelyn Cutler spent the weekend
with Alta Hawkins
Mrs G. NJ Burrill is on the sick
list DR.. Russell has been attending
her
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1918-02-01

The Patriots Job Department is
equipped for book work,
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1918-02-01
EAST THOMPSON
Letter From a Soldier

The following letter was received
by Mrs. Jennie Youngs from her son
Forrest, who is in Dayton, Ohio, with
the 172nd Aero Squadron, Wright
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-09-07
HUN A|RMEN DROP BOMBS ON A RED
 CROSS HOSPITAL
Score Direct Hits Near Sois- sons But Patients Had
 Been Removed.

With the American Army in France Friday, Sept. 7-(By the Associated Press)-German aviators scored two direct hits on Wednesday night on the large red cross between the wings of the French-American hospital south west of Soissons. There were no cas- ualities, as the patients were moved to nearby caves when the bombing be- gan soon after dark.
 Eighteen bombs were dropped, two striking the red cross which is built of red in a great field of white. When the alarm sounded the attention of at who were taken to caves. The slight ly wounded retired without aid and there were several instances of slightly wounded patients assisting the attend ants in carrying the seriously wound, ed to places of safety. The first bomb struck near a tent and two others struck the cross.
 Because of hte darkness following the eXtinguishing of all lights there was great confusion, but not a single patient or attendant was injured The hospital doctors related with pride the bravery of the woman nurses and the number Of instances where nurses went to and fro between the caves and the hospital beds during the raii to make sure that all the patients were under shelter.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-09-07
THIRD CAME OF WORLDS SERIES
 PLAYED TODAY
Cubs Go Against Red Sox With Greatly Renewed
 Confidence.

Chicago, Sept 7.-The curtain was to be lowered on baseball in Chicago for the duration of the war with the third game of the world series be- tween the Boston Red Sox and the Chicago Cubs, who faced each other on even terms today, each team hav- ing scored one victory. Tonight the teams will entrain for Boston, where the remaining games of the series will be played.
 With renewed confidence over their 3 to 1 victory yesterday the Cubs went into today's game determined to add to their laurels, and Manager Mitchell said he probably would send Hendrix in to face the Red Sox. Manager Barrow and his American league champions were equally con- ident He planned to assign Mays to the task of turning the tide against the Cubs.
 Fair and warmer weather and the half holiday were expected to bring out a record crowd here.
 The total attendance for the first two games was 39,314.
 q had hoped that we would be able to make baseball's contribution to war charities more than $25,000,' said August Hermann, chairman of the national baseball commission, today, ''but judging from receipts of the first two games, it is quite possible that we shall not be able to touch the S20,- 900 mark. However, I look for ca pacity attendance in Boston, which may make up the difference The probable batting order follows: Boston--Hooper, If; Shean, 2b; Strunk. of; Whiteman, If; McInnis, 1b; Scott, ss; Thomas. 3b; .Angnew, c; Mays, p.
 Chicage-Flack. If; Hollocher, ss; Mann, If; Paskert, of; MerkIe, 1b; Pick 2b; Deal 3b; Killifer c; Hen drix p.
 At g. o'clock the sun was shining and the morning weather forecast is sued at that hour, promised flair weather.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-09-07
ONE AMERICAN DIVISION
 IS FIGHTING AT PRESENT
95 Per Gent. of U. $. Forces Assembling at Undesig- mated Point. GEN. MARCH MAKES
 ANNOUNCEMENT Organization of American Field Army Progressing
 Rapidly.

Washington, Sept, 7-Organi- zation of the First American field army in France is pro- gressing so rapidly that Gen. March told members of the sen ate military committee today that nearly 95 per cent of the American troops brigaded with the British and French have been withdrawn and are assem- bling at a point he did not des- ignate. This accounts for the small number of Americans en- gagged in. the present forward movement of the Allies.
 Because of the gradual withdrawal of American troops which have been brigaded with French and British forces, the senators said they were told, only one division, the Thirty sec ond, is now engaged in the presen! battle.
 The situation on the western front Gen. March said, is more satisfactory this morning than it has been in months. Good progress is made and the outlook is very bright.
 At no point along the front where the present battle is raging are the Allies more than 12 miles from the Hindenburg line. while on the upper part this line has been pierced by the British.
 The committee was told that there now are between go 900 and 100000 American troops with the British forces.
 Charactterizing the German retro grade movement as "a general re- treat on a hundred mile front from Arras to near Rheims, Gen. March today pointed out that the German lines now are 60 miles from the
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The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-09-07
ALARMING OUTBREAKS IN
 SEVERAL HUN ARMY UNITS
General Generalization of German People and Wide sprea Disaffection in Army According to Report
 Silesian Regiment Mutinied and Nearly 100 Shot

whole Bavarian division on the Arras front was disarmed and transported to Bavaria, where it was placed in a prison camp. The mutiny of a Si lesian regiment resulted in nearly a hundred of its members being exe- cuted.
 A huge number of assertions are occurring, the correspondent. says, and it is estimated that there are more than 2O,o00 deserters in Berlin alone. Hundreds have been sentenc- ed to Is years imprisonment A great number of imprisoned desastArs, broken by solitary confinement, have been sent back to the ranks.
 Disobedience and defiance of of ficers is common at the front. accord ing to t,se correspondent and sim liar spirit is shown in the intuition factories.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-09-07
BURCLA ARS CAUGHT RED HANDED AT
 DROUvE SHOPS
John Malley and Joseph Weingarten Bound Over
 to Superior Court.

J/ln Malley, clerk employed by tfb Drouve company of 40 Drouve Erect, and Joseph Weingarten, a pri- vate detective at the plant and said to be employed by the Sherman De tective Agency of Boston, were caught red handed while committing a bur glary at the Drouve plant by Patrol men T. Burns and E. Daily. at 2:3O this morning.
 Judge Wilder in the city court today were bound over for the Superior Court in bonds of S1,000 each.
 According to the police the two men gained entrance to the factory this morning by removing the screen from a side window. The officers watched them closely and waited for them at one of the doors. As the men emerged from the factory they were seized by the patrolmen and searched. ,-
 Weingarten had a large roll of cop per under his coat and could not give satisfactory reason for having it in his possession. Both were brought to police headquarters where sthey were put through a further questioning.
 Later Sergeant Brown, accompanied by Patrolmen Daily and Burns. wis ited the rooms occupied by Weingar- ten at 1.25O Main street and found a considerable quantity of brass in a suit case belonging to the accused.
 It was said by the police that 8 large number of thefts have been re- ported from the Drouye factory of late and it is doubtful whether they were not committed by the accused linen. When seen today Captain E.. o. Cronan was inclined to think that the accused det~'tive was taking things in order to make an excuse ror Holding the job of detective at the plant.
 Other police officials are of the opin- ion that with the arrest of the two ac- cused men the thefts in the plant will cease and that line may be obtained upon the junk dealers with whom they were doing business