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Putnam patriot., 1918-09-13
SOLDIERS WHO DIE IN FRANCE
 TO BE BURIED IN AMERICA
Will Be Brought to This Country
 After the War

Americans who lose their lives in the war abroad will be buried there only temporarily. Where iden- tifcation is possible the bodies will be placed in marked graves, to be taken uq when the war is over and brought home This plan of the war depart ment was disclosed by the publication of articles of agreement between the army and the navy regarding the transportation of sick and wounded from overseas. A section of the agreement says:
 "The remains of all officers. enlist ed men and civilian employees who have died or will hereafter die in France shall be buried in France un- til the end of the war, when the re- mains shall be brought back to the United States for final interment
 Such cemeterial facilities as the army may have acquired in France shall be available to the navy
 The remains of all officers, enlist ed men and civilian employees who die on ships en route to or from the United Statez shall be embalmed and returned to the United States on the ship on which the death occurred.
Putnam patriot., 1918-09-13
REPUBLICAN CAUCUS
Practically All Present Office Holders
 kenomiiated.

The Republican caucus for the nom- ination of town officers to be voted for at the annual town election next month. was held in Union hall Tues day evening. There were no contests and all nominations were made by ac- clamation. Judge E. NJ. Warner was chairman of the caucus and Lucius P Merriam clerk Nominations were as follows
 Selectmen-Clarence E. Pierce, Luther NJ Keith
 Registrar of William P Warren
 Assessor-Arthu Tourtellotte.
 Auditor-Leon T. Wilson.
 Board of Rehef-Joseph Plessis.
 Library Directors-John G. John son, Ernest C. Morse, George Grand sell.
 Agent of Town Deposit Fund-Da- vid Flagg.
 Members of School Board-Henry J. Thayer, Mrs. W. R. Barber.
 Constables-Peter Gardner, Ernest C. Morse. Nelson Clair, Cahill Nee han.
Putnam patriot., 1918-09-13
August l5. 1918.
THE SENATORIAL SITUATION

Three names have been mentioned as possible nominees for state senator from this district Those spoken of are Senator Macdonald of Putnam to succeed himself, Melancthon Riddick of Woodstock, and E. s. Backus of Thompson.
 MT. Backus says that he positively is not candidate
 MT. Macdonald, while not candi- date in the active sense of the word. IS Tn receptive mood. His many friends have urged him to take the nomination. and if later he finds that there is strong feeling in his favor and the nomination is offered to him he will accept 1t.
 Mir. Riddick is offered as Wood stocks candidate Woodstock citizens claim that the office belonged to a Woodstock man two years ago, and that they now feel that they should come into their own In supporting Mir. Riddick they point out that he is we'll qualified to hold the office, as he has represented the town in the lower branch of the legislature and is one of the towns most substantial citi- zens, Mir. Riddick has put himself on record as favoring the ratification by this state of the national prohibition
Putnam patriot., 1918-09-13
Subscription Price
 Single Copies ~
HIGH PROPERTY
 NOW PROTECTED
Pump Attachment to Truck No. Insures Adequate Pressure
 Tn All Points of City.
Truck Was Returned From Boston on Monday, and Expert Is Now ln-
 structing Local Bremen
PROPRIEToRS

Property owners whose buildings are located upon the high points of land throughout the city. can now rest assured that in case of fire there will be water pressure sufficient to meet the needs of the department The chemical truck. No. l. which has been in Boston for several weeks for alterations. was returned to Putnam on Monday with the new pump at tachment installed It has been tried out, inspected by city officials and members of the fire department. and found to be satisfactory in every re spect The new pump is run by the motor of the automobile truck. and has a capacity of 600 gallons min ute
 On Tuesday members of the com mon council, in company with Chief Boureier and the experts from the La France Company, went to various points in the city to see the pump in operation Ii was first tested upon Oak Hill, near the scene of the Wheat on fire A the time of this fire there was not sufficient water to combat the flames, and the fremen stood helpless while the dwelling house burned to the ground. On Tuesday three streams were thrown at this same spot to 4 height of 75 feet. Similar results were obtained ou Grand View. q point of land that is almost on level with the water standppe, and is only sup piled with four inch main In an other test water was drawn direct from the Canal on Pomfret street. and satisfactory results were obtain ed
 When the pump Is in operation 1t produces considerable vibration, and fear has been expressed that this will wear excessively upon the truck and it's motor Those who are familiar with the matter say that this Is not the case, as such pieces of apparatus are built to withstand the vibration and strain.
 An expert from the LaErauce com pany, who installed the pump. IS now here instructing members of the local department in it's use.
Putnam patriot., 1918-09-13
OBITUARY
Margaret Josephine Devine

One of the saddest deaths that has occurred in Putnam in some time was that of Margaret Josephine Duffy wife of Charles r Devine. Pomfret street. who died at the Day kimball hospital, Monday night, August 26, following an operation for appendi- citis the day previous.
 Mrs. Devine was at the hospital about four months before her death, where son was born. She was hap py at the outlook for the future of the child, in whom she was entirely wrap ped up and after reaching home gave it her entire attention, showing that unbounding love of a mother for her first born.
 After a few short weeks. Wednes- day, August 21. Mrs. Devine was sud denly taken ill, and four days later was removed to the hospital The op- eration was performed and everything possible was done for the young wife and mother, but without avail and the end came late at night of the follow ing day.
 Mrs Deyine was torn 27 years ago, daughter of Mr aat Mrs. John Duffy. She attended st arys school and upon compIetiao aaa education went to work in tHe
 On the l5;h of Oct F.F 1916. she married Charles 2 pesiae. manager of the Putnam II tVa X Mill Sup ply Company of ttis clsg They fur nished cosy little Ho4e on Pomfret street, and were aasay the bright outlook for the fa,4 which was augmented by tae a th of son. Then from the bf skies came the black cloud and Mrs Devine was talk en away Il was one of those deaths that Is hard to understand.
 Mrs Deyine was a member of St Marys church and of the Children of Mary, a society of the church She was conscientious in the performance of her religious duties, and was active in church and society affairs
 Besides her husband and infant son. Charles F. Devine, Mrs. Devine is sur vived by her mother. four sisters. Mrs Mamie Coffey. Rockville; Mrs. Cath erine Rogers, Miss Rose and Annie Duffy. all of Putnam, and four broth CTS, Thomas, John. Michael and Ed ward also of Putnam.
 The funeral was held from St Mary's church Thursday morning. August 29, with requiem high mass at which Revs Fr Bedard and Routh- fer of Putnam. and Elty of Pomfret, ofhciated. The bearers were John R. Byrne, William J, Devine, Edward W Mullan and Bernard McGarry Blu rial was in St, Mary's cemetery There were many beautiful floral tributes.
Putnam patriot., 1918-09-13
SERGEANT MICHAEL J. DAIGLE
 PROMOTED

Sergeant Michael J. Daigle was home from Camp Devens Monday on pass, Sergeant Daiele was one of the first arrivals at Devens and has been there 15 months. He was at first con neeted with the quartermaster's de partment, and later transferred to Motor Truck Company, 325. He has now been transferred to the l2th sup ply train of 12th division. consisting of 5l5 men. Two days after his transfer two-thirds of the motor truck company from which he was transferred were ordered over seas. Mr. Daigle is now acting Sergeant Major at train headquarters, and likes the new work He expects to go across in the not distant future, and Is anxious to do SO
Putnam patriot., 1918-09-13
PUTAM LOSES
 TO FRANKLIN
Bay State Golfers Defeat Put nam Country Club Team
 B to Is
Ladies Entertained at Cards While
 Men Are On Links

Members from the golf club in Franklin, Mass, were guests at the Putnam Country Club last Saturday afternoon. About twenty-five ladies and gentlemen made the trip to Put nam During the afternoon the men enjoyed golf on the links. while the ladies played cards in the club house. Mrs. j. Adams of Franklin and Miss Josie Grosvenor of Putnam won the prizes.
 In the golf, the Putnam players were losers by score of B to 15 The results follow:
Putnam patriot., 1918-09-13

my housework. My baby when seven months old weighed le pounds and feel better than l have for long time. never had any medicine do me so much good. Mrs. PEARL MoNYHAN, Mitchell, Ind.
 Good health during maternity is a most important factor to both mother and child, and many letters have beer received by the Lydia E. Pinkham Medicine Co, Lynn, Mass. telling of health restored during this trying period by the use of Lydia l.. Pinkham' s Nege- table Compound.
Putnam patriot., 1918-09-13
A LA CARTE DINNERS ON DIN
 ING CARS TO GO

A la carte lunches and dinners on dining ears will be abandoned after October l, Director General McAdoo announced this week and table d'hote meals of not more than four courses substituted. with a charge limited to ST except on few through trains where SIPS will be charged.
Putnam patriot., 1918-09-13
Advent Christian Church

Sunday services: Morning service at 10.30 Sunday school at noon. Young peoples service at SIS. Eve ming service at '. Prayer meeting Thursday evening at 7.S0.
 Rev. Henry Brown of Danielson will supply the pulpit next Sunday.
Putnam patriot., 1918-09-13
ADVERTISED LETTERS

Howard Churchill. William Devoe, George s Fenton. Alfred William Jones, William Liberty, D. N. Red ish, Nicholas Roperti, Chas. A. Seeley. Irving Tomlinson. Mrs. J. F. Draper. Mrs. Drew Freeman. Mrs. Fred Car ter, Miss Lillian Digneault, Miss Mar tin.
Putnam patriot., 1918-09-13

during the tune l
 was looking forward
 to the coming of my
 little one that 1 am recommending it to other t X pe c tan t mothers. Be fore taking it, somed days l suffered with neu- ralgia so badly that l thought l could not live; but after taking three bottles of Lydia E. Pin k ham 8 V ege ts ble Compound l was en- tirely relieved of n neuralgia, l had gained in strength and was able to 20 around and do all
Putnam patriot., 1918-09-13
M Q I HERS
 TO BE
Should Read Mrs. Monyhan's Letter Published by
 Her Permission.

Mitchell. Ind" Lydia F. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound helned me SO much
Putnam patriot., 1918-09-13

Save to Buy, Buy to Keep" Join the Fighting Fourth.
Putnam patriot., 1918-09-13
LETTER FROM LITTLE GIRL IN
 FRANCE

The following letter written in French has been received by Ruth Perry, aged 8, daughter of Lieuten- ant Edward F. Perry, now with the American Expeditionary Forces Lieutenant Perry met the little girl, as evidenced by what she says, and asked that she write a letter to his daughter The letter in French and roughly translated into English, fol- lows:
 ''le 15 Aout, 1918. "Cher Mademoiselle:
 ''J al prix un petit moment de lib erter pour vous anonse que je seris en bonne sante ct je desire que ma praisante lettre vvous en trouv dem dime ainsi qua vous ct vos freres ct votre SCOUTS j'ai fair reconnaissance avec votre perc qui ma dome Pad dress pour vous ecrire je vroi, bien cher mademoiselle qu apres la guerre nous ironvair votre pays maintenan nous somme entande vaeanee je finie and fetre CT vous enboyon le bonjour Anvoise de Madenoiselle MaFthe Caussarcu.
 August l5. 1918. Dear Miss
 T take a minute of my time to tell yeu that am in perfect health and hope that my letter will find you so. also your brothers and sisters l made the acquaintance of your father who gave me your address and asked me to write to you, and do believe, my dear Miss, that after the war we will go and visit your country. Now I hope to get an answer from my letter. close by wishing you best regards
 "Marthe Caussarcu.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1918-03-21
BURR AND BURTON NOTES


Only those who arc fortunate
enough 20 hear them can appreciate
the Interest ard the value Of eur daily
morning talks II IL only with an
apology that | attempt 70 give little
more than The maine u The topic dis
cuascd. On Wednesday. Mr.. Brooks
reported on the conference which he
attended 81 Burlington Elsewhere IN
the Journal you Wil ahd his own ac-
count of il. On Thursday be summar-
lied he prohibition situation, noting
the growth of the movement from the
suggested amendment 10 the federal
constitution down 70 the present On
Friday we heard sormonette on duty
and service today. and on the demand
made upon US during our high school
days TO prepare ourselves 10 the best
Of our ability for the life work that is
10 be ours
One Of the dominant notes of the
Burlington conference was the relation
Of the schools 10 the exigcncies Of the
times. We all appreciate that our
country's cry for patriotism on the
farms is very real and vital one.
Through speeding our work We expect
TO close the Seminary June the 18th,
thus enabling our students to do their
share. So as to compensate in part
for the time lost, we expect to keep
school from Monday to Saturday in
elusive for five weeks. To still further
the good cause, sometime in the cpring
session we shall begin our school day
at eight, closing at 1890. which will
mean half day at school and half
on the farms. The Burr and Burton
student vote showed them to be over
whelmingly in favor Of the changed
schedule
On Friday night the girls basket
ball team from the Rutland Commun-
ity House were our guests and very
delightful ones they were, Burr and
Burton tried hard TO wreJt the victory
from them but the odds were against
us in size and experience Mavis
Walsh's name was sounded frequently
from the gallery; in fact all our team
won laurels. We were delighted to see
the game so well attended. Come
often enough to learn our new cheers.
A vote Of thanks is due the boys ]
think. They did their best for us and
the girls did theirs. The final score
stood "a to l6 in Rutland's favor.
On Saturday resolution was made
and carried that the student body send
the following in adequate expression
Of its deep sympathy for the family of
Roger c. Perkins:
1T is with much sorrow that we
learn that the hand of Divine Provi-
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derce has removed from the active
sphere II life. Roger &. Perkins, wins
~as. but few years since, loyal
member 81 our school We fully APP
preciate that whatever our loss may
be- II is slight compared 10 that Of his
immediate family As students and
teachers Of Burr and Burton Seminary
We would express 10 the parents, Sis
tiers and brother Of Roger C. Perkins,
our deep sympathy with them in their
bereavement, May We be led to better
deeds for ourselves and our country
by the example Of Rogers loyal life,
so cheerfully given TO his country"
On Sunday night mud and wind did
not keep US from attending the Y NJ.
c. A. meeting in the Baptist Church,
To say that We were rewarded would
sound very weak In the carnestness
Of the speakers and the seriousness Of
their talks | think we all found little
something Of the message Of the coun.
~ conference in Bennington,-the
challenge of the war, TO take away
with us, The parable Of the sower
seemed strangely appropriate. One of
the most delightful parts Of the even
ing was the solo by two young girls.
Following is a report written by the
secretary of the convention, Burr
and Burton boy. We are proud of
them all.
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The Y. NJ. {. A. Conference
at Bennington

The conference held at Bennington
this year was worthy of all praise
The people of Bennington certainly
showed their good spirit by opening
their homes to 1870 healthy boys with
1870 healthy appettes. Every fellow
who attended the conference and did
not get something from it should be
pitied.
On Friday, after registering ard go
ing to our respective homes, we
assembled at the Congregational
Church for the opening Conference and
banquet. After the banquet, which
was given by the Ladies Auxiliary of
Bennington one Manchester fellow
was heard to say that he wished Man
chester could boast of q ladies' auxil-
larry. Rev. A. H. Bradford of Rutland,
spoke or the conference theme, "The
Challenge of the War. S. j. Tompkins
of the Y. NJ. C. A. College at Spring
field, Mass, spoke on "The Challenge
of the War to the Boy" Both were
certainly very rousing speeches.
Saturday morning at the Baptist
Church, the first real work of the con-
ference was taken up. Prof. Cum
mings of U. V. NJ, spoke on "The
Agricultural Means of the Time" He
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not only told Us what things to plant
but how 70 plant them
Directly after the conference came
the group conferences The farm boys
IN charge Of Prof. Cummings; high
and preparatory school students in
charge OF S, j Tompkins
At 1880 in front Of the y NJ. {. A.
the official conference picture was TAX
en-. At 800 c. r Hill Crathern, Jr.,
an American ammunition truck driver,
who has recently returned from
France, gave an interesting talk on his
experiences at the front He also gave
an exhibit of war relics, such as hand
grcnades, gas masks, German helmets,
swords. cartridges, etc Directly after
this conference the fellows separated
into two parties, one going up to the
Bennington Battle monument, the
other inspecting the new Memorial
Hospital. At 1880 p. m, at the Bap-
list Church, +. Clifford Shaw, the
county agricultural agent. gave an ex-
ceedingly interesting talk on War
Gardening and Farming. Rev c. +.
Hill Crathern, Sr. gave talk on THE
Call Of the College and its Relation to
the War" This speech gripped every
one from start to finish and the good
and bad points of college VS.. war were
very vividly brought out.
Sunday morning service at all the
churches was open to the delegates.
Sunday afternoon at 3 o'clock the con-
ference at the Baptist Church was in
charge of the boys. S. j. Tompkins
gave an inspiring address on 10y
atty" At $780, the last meeting of
the conference WIS held at the Metho-
dist Church. W. J. Campbell Of the
Y. NJ c. A. College at Springfield,
spoke on 1.-THE Challenge of the War"
The conference was dismissed by Rev.
c. F. Hill Crathern, Sr.
The people of Bennington were very
heartily thanked and received the good
wishes of one and all. | may safely
say that every fellow who attended
this conference secretly wishes that
there will be several more conferences
at Bennington, Vt.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1918-03-21
MANCHESTER DEPOT

Mr. and Mrs Jesse +. Ma,tisor
spent Saturday in Bondvillc.
Mr. and Mrs. Lezcm Bovey were in
Rutland on business Friday last.
Our farmers around about here are
busy getting ready to tap out II looks
as though the spring breakup had ar.
rived.
Martin Tierney, who has been driv-
ing the wagon for the National Ex-
press Company for the past year, has
finished his duties there and gone TO
Newburg, N. ", where his parents
have recently located.
Dr. j. Lyman Lovejoy has received
his orders to mobilize, hence the lieu
tenant expects to leave Manchester for
TT. Oglethorpe, Ga, TO enter Camp
Greenleaf, the camp of NJ. o. K, c. To-
Gated at Chickamauga Park, The
best wishes Of The Journal accompany
him.
Mr. and Mrs. A. II. Pettibone and
sons Herman and Irving left on Sat
urday afternoon for Vancouver, Wash.
where they expect to join Mr.. Petit
bones sister and husband, Mr. and
Mrs. d. H. Phillips. They will be
greatly missed by their many friends
in this village.
Miss Elizabeth Wood of Winhcen-
don, Mass, daughter Of Mr.. and Mrs.
Ernest Wood-Mrs. Wood will be re-
membered as Miss Libbie Bennett of
Manchester-has recently gone to
France as a member of Y. M. c. A.
unit, where she expects to sing TO the
sick and wounded in France. The fol-
lowing from a recent issue of Win
chenden paper will be of interest to
the many friends in town: Miss
Elizabeth Wood, soprano, who has
sung in several light operas in the
past four seasons and who is account
ed one of the most brilliant of New
England Conservatory graduates, will
sail for France about Feb. /, to sing in
the army camps, according to letter
received by General Manager Ralph l..
Flanders of the Conservatory. Her
mother was Conservatory graduate
and was later well known as a singer
at Bartholemew's Church, New York
City. The daughter made fine record
as student, and in her senior year
she was awarded scholarship which
was renewed for year of post gradu
ate study but which was given up on
account Of the initial engagement with
Donald Brian"
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ing $1,000 or more.


This is as much national obliga.
tIon as the reporting for duty OF man
drafted for service with the colors,"
says ID. {. Roper, commissioner OF In
ternal revenue, AS II stands. II In
much a matter of the man or wo-
mans own conscience II Is for him
or for her to determine just how far
he is liable TO the tax He must figure
his own income and II Il reaches the
figures named In the law must make
faithful report upon II 10 the proper
authority.
This tax is distinctly war meas
ure and will be In effect during the
war.
"Thls is peoples tax--it reaches
right down into the pockets OF the
small wage Garner; II makes him 4
partner in the Job of winning the
war"
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Woman's Economy.

Mrs. Styles-Women are more eco
nomical than men.
Mr. Styles don't believe II.
"You often hear OF bride being
married in the same gown that her
mother was married In"
THAT'S true"
But you never heard OF a man be-
Ing married In the clothes his father
was married In"
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1918-03-21
SIGH OF Relief.

woman always hcuycs a sigh OF
relief when her husband has writ
ten out the checks for his monthly
bills, because she knows that she Is
free 10 hurry down town and run up
a few more.
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Gone 70 Her Head.

Mrs. Exe-They say she's crazy over
shopping.
Mrs. Wye--She is. Why, her poor
husband complains that she pulls the
bed clothes Off him almost every night
thinks she's examining dress goods
at bargain rush.-Boston Evening
Transcript.
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Weepino and Re joicino.

Weep with them that weep, and for
them also that weep not for them.
selves. Rejoice with them that re.
joice, and likewise rejoice for them
that rejoice not for themselves when
there is much to make them rejoice.
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Cause and Effect.

Flatbush- My next-door neighbor
was taken sick last night.
BensOnhurst-To bad.
"Yes, we telephoned for the doctor
but he couldn't come"
"How Is he today"
today"
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Depends on the Man.

"a public office does not necessarily
make man prominent"
mo" replied Senator Sorghum.
sometimes the man renders the office
inconspicuous."
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Not So AItruistic.

I'm working hard to get several Of
my friends on nm investigating com.
mittee." announced Congressman
Flubdub.
"That shows good fellowship on
your part. What is the committee go.
ing to investigator"
'Me."-Louisvllle Courier-Journal.
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Itch! Itch! Itch Scratch Scratch
Scratch. The more you scratch, the
worse the itch. Try Doan's Ointment.
For eczema, any skin itching. Coo a
box. adv
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1918-03-21
To Save Shoe Soles.

A cobbler passes on the secret that
about once a month the soles of
hoes are treated TO coat Of linseed
III they will always outwear the up
)ers.