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Putnam patriot., 1918-11-08
PRIVATE ALFRED BERNIER IN PRISON
 CAMP AT RASTATT, BADEN, GERMANY
HIS PARENTS MIR AND MRS. JOSEPH BERNlER' boLLoeN
 STREET. so INFORMED BY RED CROSS
He Has Been Missing Since September o-Last Letter foh
 Him Dated August 2s

and 1t was thought at that time that he had been taken prisoner. This IS now verified. The last letter received from him by his parents was dated August 2sth, and is as follows: Dear Father and Mother
 T got your letter ard vas very glad to hear from you ant to hear that you were feeling fine. l am little sick just now just came out of the line. There was a gaa shell that burst near me and l got little of it, but not bad enough to go to the hospital. It was very lucky that l came out all right. You should have seen me. I was seven days without washing or shaving. I was just like a tramp. We are out for rest now, and believe me, we are all glad to get it."
 The rest of the letter is of per sonal nature.
Putnam patriot., 1918-11-08
UNITED WAR
 WORK CAMPAIGN
Starts With Rally In Bradley Theatre Sunday Afternoon With Speakers of Promi- hence.
Next Week House to House Canvass
 To Be Made.

The United War Work Campaign in Putnam will get under way Sun day afternoon at 8 o'clock when the first gun will be fired at a big rally in the Bradley theatre Manager David Smith has contributed the use of the theatre without charge There Will be speakers of prominence and no admission will be charged or col lection taken. Everybody is invited.
 There will be a meeting of the committee before the drive starts to put the finishing touches on the plans for covering the city.
 Whether or not the war ends the money will be needed, for 1t will be some time before the boys leave the front and the cantonments.
 The campaign was suggested by President Wilson, and it is the most colossal free will offering campaign in the interest of the human family that the world has ever seen.
 The Y. M 6. A, the Y. W. c. A, the National Catholic War Council (K. of C.), the Jewish Welfare Board, and the American Library As sociation, the War Camp Community Service and the Salvation Army have conducted individual campaigns in the past for funds to carry on their war work at home and abroad.
 They will dc so no more.
 The very character of their work has welded them all so close together that they have mobilized all their forces on common ground Thus Catholic and Protestant, Jew and Gentle, will stand shoulder to shoul- der in this great United War Work Campaign.
 When President Wilson not long ago offered the suggestion that an amalgamation be made the officials of all the working organizations thrilled with the wisdom of it.
 Heads of the various organizations immediately met at Washington and budgets for the work to come were submitted
 One hundred and seventy million five hundred thousand dollars is the goal set.
Putnam patriot., 1918-11-08

Private Alfred Bernier, who has been missing since September $, has been located, and his parents, MT and Mrs. Joseph Bernier, Bullock street have received the following telegram appraizing them of his whereabouts. The telegram is as follows:
 "Joseph Bernier, 19 Bullock street: Private Alfred Bernier, Company NJ, 8o8th Infantry, officially reported prisoner, Rastatt, Baden, Germany
 "W. R. Castle,
 "Red Cross. " Private Bernier is 27 years old. lie was employed in the woolen mill ana was drafted last February. He went to Camp Devens, but was soon trans ferred to Camp Upton, and Witnih two weeks of entering the servlce ne was on his way overseas. on Sep tember 9th he was reported missing
Putnam patriot., 1918-11-08
FRAUD ON EX-
 EMPTION BOARD
Fred Premier, 24, Got Deferred Classification on Ground of Supporting Wife and Chil- dren.
Wife Complained That He Was Not Contributing Anything, and He
 Was Inducted Into the Service

When Mrs Fred Premier of Ballou street appeared and charged that her husband had disappeared and was not supporting her and her two children, aged 4 and 6 months, the mans rec ord was looked up by the local exemp- ton board, and it was found that he had received deferred classification on the ground of dependents. Captain Ryan was notified and Wednesday morning went to Providence and brought Premier to Putnam on non support charge on which he was ar raigned in the city court Wednesday evening at o'clock. He pleaded guilty.
 According to the story told in court the couple were married about three years ago The woman appeared Tn a thin calico dress, an old coat and a mans cap, and said that they were all the clothes she had She said that al- though her husband was making good wages the only furniture he had bought since they were married were lounge, a stove and six chairs. She said they had never owned bed and that her husband had scarcely done anything to provide home for her She said that he left her nine weeks ago, and since that time she had not known where he was.
 The case was continued unti Thursday morning. Judge Geisslel asked Premier if he was willing to en ter the service, and be said he was He was told that he would be taker before the board for medical exam ination and that if he passed he woulC
Putnam patriot., 1918-11-08
PUTNAM WENT WILD THURSDAY AFTERNOON OVER THE
 FALSE PEACE REPORT
WHISTLES WERE BLOWN, BELLS WERE RUNG, GUNS WERE FIRED, RED FIRE BURNED, A PARADE
 AND AN AWFUL DIN
Cabegram Received In New Falsely Stating That Ar mistice Had Been Signed Puts Country In Furore.

Putnam joined New York Boston and Washington, as well as hundreds ef other smaller cities, Thursday af- ternoon and evening, in celebrating the false report that Germany had signed the armistice and that hostil- ities had ceased. The fake report was received in New York by the United Press and was sent out as news When the rumor reached Put nam The Patriot tried to verify it. but could only get the fact that New York and Boston were celebrating and that the news was not affirmed officially This was announced on The Patriots bulletin board
 Leading citizens got in touch with New York and Boston and felt that the news was authentic Shortly be fore 4 o'clock the whistles began to blow and the bells began to ring. There was general holiday air within ten minutes and everything imaginable was used in making a noise Hundreds of people flocked through the business section. Weay- ars left their looms and others stop ped work and joined the jollifcation. Never was such a noise heard in this city.
 There was a slight Hull in the cele bration around o'clock while the populace was getting fortified for the evening Again the din arose and until near midnight was kept up. Bon fires were lighted, parades were form ed. red fire was burned, explosives were set off, and the street was crowded with celebrators. Several false alarms of fire were rung in and the two fire trucks were run about the city with siren whistles open to the limit
 Oh. what a difference in the morn ing. The real news is not far off, however.
Putnam patriot., 1918-11-08

ed with fifteen cases of filling from the Woonsocket Spinning Company Part of the goods were consigned to the Grosvenordale Company and part to mill in Norwich.
 According to the driver the truck met with an accident in Boston a short time ago and the engine was not running very good as the machine was proceeding along the road. All at once there was a sheet of flame shot up from the front and the men in the cab of the car had to make a nasty exit.
 While one man went to telephone
Putnam patriot., 1918-11-08

A five ton White automobile truck valued at $6,00o. and five cases of filling were destroyed by fire in the road opposite the French River Tex tile Company's farm in West Phomp- son between and 10 o'clock Thurs day morning. It is thought that the fire started from the engine and ran along to the gasolene tank, which ex- ploded. The men with the truck were not anxious to give out any informa- ton.
 The truck was owned by the Court Square Trucking Company of Woon- socket and was insured It was load
Putnam patriot., 1918-11-08
SIX THOUSAND DOLLAR AUTO TRUCK AND FIVE CASES
 OF GOODS BURNED AT WEST THOMPSON YESTERDAY
In Travelled
 Wento t AsntW Govern n

for help the other unloaded such of the heavy cases as he could. A fire extinguisher was carried on the truck. This was used, but had no eff feet. When the Putnam fire chief was called he hesitated about taking the truck out of the city, but on be- ing informed that the goods were to be used for war. work he gave the alarm and the truck went to the scene.
 The truck was practically total loss. There were five cases of goods destroyed. These were all for the Norwich mill
Putnam patriot., 1918-11-08

of false courage that comes from the long neck of black bottle
 But to return to our story. At $50 o'clock Mrs Louis A. Perry was awakened by noise She lay in bed and waited. She soon saw man out side and got up and went to the win dow She rapped on the glass and the man started away. She went in- to another room ano> saw the man standing near by under the electric light She rapped on the window again and the man waved his hand, saying "Ah there, "
 What time the burglar visited the Whipple and Warren homes IS not known, as he was not seen. When Mir. Warren came down at o'clock in the morning he found the back door open Among the things miss ing from the home were Mir. Warren's watch, Mrs. Warrens' rings. a number of solid silver spoons. and little over $2 in money. Some plated ware was not touched. In a draw in which tho key was in the lock were some vaiu- ables, including Liberty Bonds, but these were not disturbed.
 Mir. Burglar had some eats at the Warrens. He dined on cold beans, some cookies, and grabbed handful from the middle of cake that was less than 12 hours old. Prints of four fingers could be seen where he made the grab. Entrance to the house was gained by prying up window ia the pantry.
 In all probability the marauder next went to the Whipple's, for he ev- idenced a thirst after eating, and drank half bottle of milk that was on the steps in the rear of the house. This house was not entered
 Neither Mrs. Geer or Mrs. Perry could give description of the man. Burnt matches were found at the Tefft and Warren homes. From what he said to Mrs. Geer, "Oh, you arc here, are you?" it is thought he was eognizant of the fact that MT. TeHe was away. Mir. Warren is deaf and Mrs. Warren has also been away. MT. Perry is travelling salesman and is away great deal. Due to these facts 1t is thought that the man s familiar with the neighborhood and with some of the customs and habits of the families in that section.
Putnam patriot., 1918-11-08
CLASSIFICATION
 OF REGISTRANTS
Examining Board Has Been Busy For a Week Making
 Physical Examine tions
Work Now Complete and Class l A
 Men Ready For Summons

Physical examinations of regis trants between the ages of IS to 36 inclusive have been going on the past week and have now been concluded. In addition to the list given in The Patriot last week the following elassi- fications have been announeed:
 General Service Ralph NJ. Sunderland, Ashford Louis J Weiloch, Webster. Louis A. Laroche. Attawaugan. Henry Wheeloek, Putnam, Dewey P. Bourque, Danielson Adelard Bonneau, Danielson William Lafiamme, Danielson William Miscoviteh, North Gresven-
 ordale.
 Robert J Malley, Putnam. Justes A. Young Neehanicsville. Fred J. Beaulieu. Mchaniesvilfe. Arthur W Hutchins. Danileson. William P. Gibbons, Putnam Abraham Lavalle, Putnam. Walter H. Pratt, Thompson. Nazaire Pepin, Danielson. Ernest H. Lorrion, Putnam Arthur J. Lapointe, Putnam. Henry J Robbins, East Thompson. Eugene J Dery, North Grosvenor
 dale.
 Herbert o. Seward, North Grosven ordale.
Putnam patriot., 1918-11-08

Ovile J. Dumas. North Grosvenordale Wilfred J. Boulet. Wilsonville Louis A Champigny. North Grosven-
 ordale
 Gurdon E. Withey, East Thompson Fred C. Allard, Putnam Napoleon Robillard. Putnam. Adelard Lariviere. Grosvenordale Joseph Mondor, killingly Fred LaBonte, Putnam, Aldege Benard, Ballouville. Noel J. Dupre. Putnam. Placide H Bepoit, Putnam. John Leader, killingly. George n Tourtellotte. Putnam. Adelard A. Buissiere. Danielson. Walter l. Chase. Danielson. Gaston A. Maindon, Danielson. Calvin D. Killian, Danielson. Joseph L. Gagne. Putnam. Adelard J. Moriu, Putnam. Daniel IL Caffery, Attawaugau. Oscar W. Peterson, Putnam, Wilfred F Green, Goodyear Merritt Wood. Putnam. Eugene Benoit, Putnam. James W McCauley, Putnam. Olson E. Badger Eastford Edgar S. Chamberlin, Hartford Ulda Therrian, North Grosvenordale Louis J Voorhis, Eastford Wilfred J. Dion, North Grosvenor
 dale.
 Russell NJ. Taylor, Dayville. Wentworth A Johnson, Putnam. George C. Nightingale. Putnam. John W Lynch, Putnam. John B Burnap, Danielson. Henry L. Bodo. Danielson. Romeo A. Trahan, Danielson. Clinton B. Cahoon, Woodstock Fred Jones, South Woodstock. David Mignault, Putnam.
 (Continued on Page Four)
Putnam patriot., 1918-11-08
MEN WHO WILL LEAVE FOR
 CAMP NEXT WEEK

The following is list of regis trants scheduled to leave this city for Garden City, L. L, Friday of next week. as general service men: Louis F. Fraser, Leonel H. Bonin, Alfred J. singras, Joseph A. Matte, David Favreau, Ernest A Corby, John s. Anton, Peter Gosselin, Perlin Marcy Arthur A. Diggitt, Otis w. Warren, Ralph William Hill, Anthony J. Xii day, Annie Dery, Matthias Messier' Ed ward J. Gay, Harold w. Baldwin, Azaire Mayo, Lewis l Chase, Placide Beuoit, Louis Lombardo, Leo Gagne Doneo Brassard, the last four named being alternatives
Putnam patriot., 1918-11-08
ST. JOHNS FAIR

On account of the celebration or Thursday night, St. Johns Bazar wa: postponed. It will be held Saturday night as previously announced ane will end on Monday night. The pro ceeds will be used in furnishing com fort kits. All welcome.
Putnam patriot., 1918-11-08
TRADE SCHOOL BOY LOSES TWO
 FINGERS

While at work in the carpentry de partment at the State Trade school, Monday, Wayland Elliott of Day vile hit his left hand against a cir cular saw. He was taken to the Day Kimball hospital, where the first two fingers and the end of the thumb were amputated. He was discharged on Tuesday
Putnam patriot., 1918-11-08

At l.30 o'clock this Friday afternoon, Hartford after papers issuing that the Allies had given the German 72 hours in which sign reject the of armstce.
Putnam patriot., 1918-11-08
ASHFORD MAY HAVE AT
 TRACTiVE INN

Following the departure from this city of N. W. Kennedy, who is prom inently connected with the Order of Moose, it was reported that he had obtained lease of what has been known as the Bowen house, an old time hostelry at Eastford. and that he would arrange to have it fitted for occupancy as an automobile inn in the spring, the place to be known as the Silver Springs House. The report could not be verified.
Putnam patriot., 1918-11-08

be inducted into the service, other wise he would be sent to jail. The examination was successful and Premier has orders to report next Thursday and will leave for Garden City with the next draft quota
Putnam patriot., 1918-11-08

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The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-08-10
WOODWARD INIT

The Woodward unit, of which Mrs ID. Y. wilson is chairman, has done particu- larly worthy work, and was one of tse first units to be organized. Mrs. w H. Glasgow is chairman of hospital gar ments. and sewing rooms have been fittea up in the parish house of the Church or the Good Shepherd, where weekly all day meetings are held In addition ia thls IL was decided on July 31 to starr a fund to buy and equip an ambulance. Mrs. H. E. Smith was made chairman of this work, with Mrs. J. T. Cundiff as Sec. retary and treasurer. Two refreshmenr booths have been opened, one at the by- product plant. the other at the furnace. From in the morning to at night cola drinks, melons, sandwiches, chewing gum, etc, are dispensed every day ana Sunday, too, by the capable women of the unit, and they hope before many months to complete the sum necessary for the ambulance and the equipment
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-08-10
Hubbard Bros. & Co.'S Letter

New York. August 9.-(Specialo Messrs Hubbard Bros. & Co.'S day let ter:
 The market this morning was very much better on some buying orders from Liverpool and less hedge sell ing from the south. It continues dry and warm in Texas and Oklahoma and no immediate relief from the drouth is promised by the weather bureau. The war news today was decidedly la vorable, and while we do not think that this inspired much buying, it un- doubtedly caused speculative selling. and thereby strengthens the market in the absence of pressure against re- ceipts. which are not yet in sufficient volume to make themselves felt in the market. As we remarked yester- day. it is a question whether this price does not discount the situation. but We do not see an immediate decline of moment until there is more actual cot ton coming on the market. or until t rains in Texas.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-08-10
ANTI-BOLSHEVIK
 FORCES DEFEATED

London, August 9.--Anti -bolshevik forces which recently occupied Jaro-Slavo ir, the Volga region, have been driven out and have taken refuge across the volga Some went to Rybinsk, where they tried to incite an uprising in the town, but prompt measures were taken against them, according to a wireless dispatch sent out by the commissioner of war at Moscow.
 The message says that on the Czecho- Slavic front the Soviet troops won a great victory by occupying the towns of Syzran and Vugulma in the Simbirsk Samara region. It claims that the city of Stavropol in Ciscaucasia, is on the eve of falling to the Soviet troops and that the Czecho-Slavoks are fleeing in disorder from that region On the east. ern sector. it is said, the Czecho -Savoks are retreating before the Soviet troops.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-08-10
BESSEMER NEWS

Bessemer, August 9.-(Special)-At a special meeting of the city council Thursday evening an agreement was reached as to the exact wording of the work or fight ordinance, and the ord- nance was passed. This was the tnlro attempt to introduce an instrument that would suit the entire body, ana was passed as reinforcement or the Preservation Loyalty League 5 campaign in the city. The ordinance was to the effect that employers issus an employment card each month to their employees, while professional men secure similar card from the city. IL also requires every abde-bodied man to work five and half days week or be placed in the vagrancy class.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-08-10
ALL-DAY SESSION

The Red Cross unit held an all day session at their workroom today, when all the allotment of sweaters that had been given to this unit for the big rush ordere were taken out Mrs. J. G.. Hughes has broken all records in the knitting of sweaters, having taken out the wool on Tuesday and brought back a finished garment Friday. The social service department held their weekly meeting. at 3 o'clock when Mrs. Kate Rogers of Birmingham talked to the committee. The Bessemer department of social service workers will attend the meeting of the advisory board in Birmingham next Friday afternoon, so there will be no meeting here
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-08-10
MISS ALLEY ENTERTAINs

Miss Susie Alley entertained at her nome on Seventh avenue Thursday evening, complimenting Miss Esther Alley of Atlanta, who is her house guest this week. The young people spent the evening in dancing. and were served during the evening with an ice course. Those present were: Misses Esther Alley, Alma Collins. Corrie Quinn, Mabel Dennis, Louise Collins. Della Mae Quinn, Blanch Collins. Eu- eenia Morgan, Bernice Collins Irene Plemmons, Annie Alley. Bertha Quinn and Freeman Scott, James Grimes Ka- der Evans, Marvin Donahoo. Jack Grimes, Carl Jenkins, Herman Sapp. Walter Mcdaniel. Raymond Alley and Mr. and Mrs. c. l. Alley.
 Misses Bernice McTee and Maggie Kickam entertained few of their friends at the home of Mrs. George Melee at Lipscomb Thursday evening. Those present enjoyed games and danc- ing and later in the evening an ice was served.
 Mrs. Lacey Edmundson and children have returned from months stay at Biloxi
 Mrs. U. N. James is visiting her par 'ents, MT. and Mrs. A. S. Bailey. She will join Lieutenant James later at Camp Funston. where he has been recently transferred
 Miss Lois Barron is visiting friends at East Lake.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-08-10
ALWAYS PROVIDING COMFORTS
MEDALS FOR vALoR BESTOWED

Tn the presence of more than 20,0C troops, American Red Cross ambulance drivers of Section 2. who rendered distin- guished services during the great June victories. were decorated by the King of Italy last week, according to cablegram received at American Red Cross head quarters Many Italian officers and sol diers received decorations at the same time.
 The following Americans were awarded the medal of valor with the silver star, the highest decoration with one exception conferred by Italy:
 Lieut.. J. P. Gillespie, Second Lieut.. Collingson, J. w. Miller, Jr., r. Agate. R. c. Cory, G. H. Dorr, and w. J. Feeder.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-08-10
INSTRUCT sELECTMEN

The board of instruction will meet Sunday afternoon at 3 o'clock with the selectmen of Class at the high school auditorium. where they will further instruct the men in regard to their military duties. It is thought that the men of Class 1 will be called soon. and 1t is most important that they attend this meeting.
 Maj. T. T. Huey urges large at tendance. At 4 4,3o the board willameet the colored mon of Class at the Nel- son community house, where similar talks will be made to them. The friends and relatives of the selectmen are in- vited to be present
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-08-10
FRENCH ORPHAN DRIVE

The drive for the French orphan fund is progressing splendidly. A commit tee of ladies is visiting the various industries in the district in the interest or this fund. and they report a 100 per cent collection at all plants. Mrs W. D. Taylor has charge of the drive and has other committees working un- der her. Mrs. R. w. Waldrop is chanr- man of the industrial committee that is meeting with such success
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-08-10
CHAIRMEN. ATTEN,r1o>r

All chairmen or captains of units arc requested to take part in the patriotic parade of the Knights of Pythfas on Au- gust Il. They are to meet at wast - r,, seventh street and Sixth avenue. north. at o'clock Costume, white dress and chairmans veil. No other members or the hed Cross are expected to parade.
 Request of executive hoard
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-08-10
uarments supply has been re- ceived from New Orleans and all onalrmen are asked to call at once to get their supplies.
 MRS. JOHN LONDON.
 Chairman of Workroom.
WORKROOM OPEN

central workroom has u on balcony of Loveman, ph Loeb, as our materials
 arrived from New Orleans. tiew of the unrest and impa- existing during our period ihaction, the number of work
 mat have returned is very
 This allotment of IO2, 900 dressings must be conr- pieteo on August 31, and there .oee all workers must feel obliged o report for duty on their re- pec've days, and give any extra 'e besides they may have.
 CHAIRMAN OF WORLRoOM
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-08-10
MILK AND ICE FUND

The United Charities has instituted milk and ice fund and is prepared to care for this situation in Bessemer Anyone who knows of a child in need of milk, ice or other necessities will please communicate with Mrs. F. NJ Owens, 1916 Fifth avenue, and this lack will be supplied