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Putnam patriot., 1918-11-15
THERE MUST BE
 MORE GIVING
Putnam Is Not Coming Up to Other Standards In United
 War Work Drive.
Returns to Date Only a Little Over
 Ten Per Gent of Quota

Is Putnam going to have blot on it's enviable record in war work meas ures? This is a personal question, and each person must answer 1t.
 Putnam's quota in the United War Work campaign drive is St3,0o0 Of this only about ten per cent has been reported to date. The war being over is probably big factor in the slump. The war being over does not in any way lessen the work to be done. The soldiers overseas and at home will need comforts for some time to come and if these comforts are to be given the boys who have left home and stood willing and ready, have become maimed and wounded, have done all they could for the people at home and for the betterment of the world, the money must be forthcoming.
 Putnam is being canvassed The captains of the various wards are :; Ward l, Carl T. Kent; Ward ,, Ghas Dean; Ward 3, Miss Clara Larned, Mrs. J J, Rupfe; Ward 4, Frank II. Cordier
 While it is true that reports have not come in from some of the mills, it IS known that Putnam is far behind and that tomorrow, Saturday, is the last day There must either be a speeding up in the giving or the Unit ed War Work campaign will not stand in the proud position of other cam paigns that have been so successfully waged in Putnam. And the campaign is as important as any, perhaps more so.
Putnam patriot., 1918-11-15

the factory. t WIS spoken Of Wth a feeling of sadness, and his memory held in respect and esteem. He WIS h every sense of the word man of the people, and brought into his ow., life and actions that great attribute, humbleness. of the Christ life Of which he dearly loved to tell.
 Mir Sacgents pastorete ef the See
 ond Congregational church ef Put nam took effect September 1. 1890, over 2S years ago Since that time the church has broadenel and ex- banded and taken 8 more important place among the churches ef the state And during that time Mr Sar- gent the man has made his influence felt in the civic and social life of the city. He has always taken an inter est in public affairs He has always deplored anything that would retard the spiritual, moral and physical growth of his adopted home, he has always given of his time and talents to carry through any measure that would advance the interests of the town. He did this in such way that those who held different views and opinions respected his efforts as sin cere and representing what he be lieved to be right and his duty, It was this earnestness that impressed one. and eliminated all personal feel ing that might have been engendered by less thoughtful and taetful man.
 Mir Sargent could get away from that ministerial limitation that in some preachers raises an invisible barrier between man and minister, and could meet all persons, not as man and minister, but as man and man. It was this characteristic that drew men closer to him and gave him an opportunity to get closer to those
Putnam patriot., 1918-11-15
GOLF FOR ROCKEFELLER MED
 AL
Proceeds From Entries For War
 Work Fund.

John D. Rockefeller, Sr., has offer ed every golf club in the U. 5. A. Victory medal to be played for by club members. The proceeds from the entries will be given to the United War Work fund
 Putnam has received such medal and it is being exhibited in the win dow of Jeweler Shaw. The golfers of the Putnam Country club will play for the medal Saturday. Entries are as low as a dollar and there is no lim- it. the amount resting with the indi- vidual. The money will be credited to Putnam's quota so there is three fold chanee-to help the drive, to have good time, and to win a med al. If you are one of those who like to take a chance on anything once, here is a chance to take chance and vou can't lose, for at least you will help the campaign, medal or no med al.
Putnam patriot., 1918-11-15
WAS KILLED
 IN ACTION
Nicholas Papalemberris of Danielson Glad to Die For
 United States.
Told Friends Not to Mourn If He
 Made the Great Sacrifice.

Nicholas Papalemberris of Daniel son is reported as killed in France. He was drafted in this district and left Putnam the 30th of last April for Fort Slocum. He was Greek, but had great love for this country of liberty.
 When he decided he wanted to en- ter the service he said to member of the local exemption board:
 "Please arrange it for me. l am young and strong and bravel l will take any kind of chance for this great country, and I will be glad to take it. Get me in the flying service if you can There I will have chance to do much damage to the Germans more than 1 will have any other way. want to fight for this country. am small. I am not afraid. l should make a good aviator. Then l could fly over the German lines and throw bombs down and kill many of those awful peoplel If get killed trying, will not care, for it is my duty to my country"
 But his ambition to be a winged fighter of the air could not be grati- fled. There were too many difficulties in the way for this boy, among the bravest of the brave, to surmount, so he awaited his turn and eventually was inducted into service.
 Several months ago, after he had arrived lover there" and his training had been completed and he was about
Putnam patriot., 1918-11-15
WILL FURNISH TWO AUTOS TO BRING SOLDIERS FROM
 NEW YORK.
Arthur Pepin Will Bring 12 Men
 Back to Putnam Free of Charge.

Arthur Pepin, who has garage on Bridge street, has generously offered two automobiles free of charge to make trip to New York to bring l2 Putnam soldiers home upon their ar rival home from France.
 Mir. Pepin has brother-in-law, Al bert Breault, and a cousin, Adolph Rendeau, in the service, and he has taken a personal interest in the sol diers and the war.
 Mr. Pepin feels that as soon as the bows arrive from the other side they will be anxious to get home, and if arrangements can be made he will send two cars to New York for l2 Putnam men and bring them to this city at his own expense.
Putnam patriot., 1918-11-15
PUTNAM CELEBRATES
 END OF GREAT WORLD WAR
OVER TWELVE HOURS OF NOISE, PARADES, JoLLIFICA-
 TON AND EXUBERANCE
Big Crowds Surge Through Business Section All Day-Mayor
 Orders Saloons Closed a One O'clock.

gave stirring, patriotic addresses. The children marched up to St Mary $ church, where the large service flag was saluted The parade then dis banded.
 During the day town comedians ap- peared. Many were dressed in gro tesque costume and made fun for all. Some were full of a spirit imbibed over the bar and the mayor ordered all saloons and bars closed at 1 O. clock Only two men were locked up for intoxication, and they were al lowed to go next morning. Captain Ryan says the crowd was orderly and gave little trouble.
 Arrangements were made by the War Bureau for a big parade in the evening The procession formed as follows:
 Police
 Charles A. Thayer, Marshal Aids, Lieutenant Sheldon, Sergeant Frank D. Thayer, Omer Milot, Frank Weeks, Miss Doreas
 Bartlett. Miss Elizabeth
 Wheelock
 Grosveaordale Band
 Putnam State Guard
 Boy Scouts
 Red Cross Israel Putnam Lodge Odd Fellows Putnam Lodge of Elks
 K. of c. carrying big flag
 Polish Residents
 Sons of Zion
 Eagles
 Warren's Drum Corps
 Guarde Martial
 Decorated Automobile Trucks Eighty Decorated Automobiles The automobile of A. s. Boyntor attracted considerable attention as il had a scaffold on the hood with the Kaiser hanging in efigy There were also effigies of the Kaiser hanging from wires and dragged about tht street by boys. All along the line O march homes were illuminated anC decorated. Where there were sons II service often cheers were given. Il was a great procession in observance of great event, and was well plan ned and executed.
 Putnam lived up to it's reputation of doing war work well. It has not been found wanting in any wal measure, and it was not behind in its celebration of the great victory.
Putnam patriot., 1918-11-15
DOING TIME FOR
 TAKING TIME
Louis Aubin Lifted a Gold Watch From George Thur be and Sold It to Louis Rav- aslio for Three Bucks.
Asbim Given a Sinner By His Land
 lord For Calling Him Liar

VftA closed right eye where hls landlords fist had landed, Louis Au- bia appeared in the city court Thurs say morning, charged with intoxica- tien and stealing gold watch from George, commonly known as "Ied' Thursber. He was sentenced to oo days in jail for the theft.
 Louie said Ted was drunk. Tea said he wasn't very drunk. Ted, how ever, said that Louie went home with him Tuesday night and that Loule pulled his, Ted's, boots of and gave them a throw. That the next morn ing his, Ted's, watch was missing That is about all Ted knew concern ing the affair.
 Captain Ryan said that a man re- ported to him that Ted's watch hao been stolen and said they suspected Louie. The captain found Louie but he denied ever having seen the watch or ever having OWiieu O
 roommate told the captain that Louie told him the time of day rom 8 gold watch he pulled from his DOCK ct at one a. m. Wednesday.
 Further investigation disclosed where Louis had sold watch to one Louis Ravallo. Louis number two said that he went to saloon to get some port wine for his sick wlfe' Whiie he was in the saloon getting the medicine Louis number one oher- ed the watch for sale for s5. He' Louis number two, offered three bucks and got the ticker.
 Aubin said that Ted was drunk ana that he wanted to go to Providence and have a good time, so Ted gave aim the watch to sell. The court in- formed Aubin that in its opinion he lied
 It seems that Aubin owed his iano- lord for rent. The landlord heard o1 the three dollars and got two of II from Aubin and it was understood that he was to pay another doiiar' Aubin later called the landlord lar
Putnam patriot., 1918-11-15

9eaadness. the thoughtfulness of tho feelings of others, that personifies tue gentleman.
 Mf Sargent was especially fond of young people. He was favorite with the youngsters, the middle aged. and those of maturer years. He la- bored among them; he listened to their little troubles; he smoothed out many rough spots in lives that have been made better for knowing him. He was always ready to listen to oth- CTS troubles. He was always ready to do kind act: he was always ready to give assistance, counsel and advice and was a refuge for tortured souls i'll time of distress. When the home was under the shadow of death he made his presence felt and many person has come through the dark time when a loved one lay dead. thanking Mir Sargent for easing his mental suffering and bringing hope out of the darkest hour.
 During his long ministration as a pastor he has baptised babes and seen them grow to young manhood and young womanhood. He has perform ed the marriage ceremony that united members of his congregation. He has oi1ieiated at the last earthly ser vice for others Over quarter of . century has he performed these of- fees of the position he held as tho minister of the parish. It is little wonder that he has woven his spirit ual self about the hearts of hundreds of people in Putnam.
 And now the minister and the man himself lies cold in death. His imme- diate family are passing through the valley of sorrow. The home is undex
Putnam patriot., 1918-11-15
NEWS OF THE RED MEN

At the regular meeting of Wapa- ouasset Tribe, No. 63, Improved UT der of Red Men, class of eleven nolefaees was given the chiefs de a~oe The following officers from New London were present and put the candidates through tFn degrees Deputy Grand saehem P-al Preuss. Past sachem. J. McGar.y, Major Jobn J. LawIess. U. s. A, Great Guard of the Forest, C. P. Fields F. [ Abernethy, NJ. D., and J. A. Rush. sacbem of Nonowantuc Tribe, No 49 A large class of palefaces is be- ing formed, and will be initiated oy q degree team from COmpounee IrlDe' No IS, of Bristol, Conn, sometime ID December.
Putnam patriot., 1918-11-15
It was ten minutes to w

eaa It was ten minutes to w@
 "a three Monday morning when a locomotive whistle began to blow. Then another began to blow and they blew and they blew. Citi- zens were awakened and knew in an instant that the blowing was the first appraisement that the Germans had signed the Allied terms of armistiee and the great world war was over. Many people left their warm beds and hurried down town. At 6 o'clock there was large number of people ahout and the factory whistles and the bells were all adding to the noise that made further sleep impossible. But there were few who wanted to sleep. After the fake report being celebrated there were skeptieal ones who wanted to know if the news was really true. When assured that it had been given out by the state de- partment all fears were allayed.
 Employers of labor saw in mo- ment that it would be useless to try to do any business Only a few em- ployes showed up at the factories and these had an unwilling-to-work look. and the easiest and best way out was taken. the day was declared a general holiday. All sorts of freak noises were now heard. little noises added to the larger ones, but in such quantity, if not quality, that the din was furious.
 All day long the crowd surged about the streets Everyone was n good spirits. It was emphaticaily ap- parent that great load had been lift ed and the dark cloud of war had nassed and the sun of peace shown brighter than any sun has shown Tn years and years.
 Tn the morning there was a parade of sY the school children in Putnam. There were about twelve hundred Tn line. The line was led by band and same into Union Square, where they grouped under the balcony of the Inn. There was singing of America. Then there were cheers for the presi- dent. for France, the boys over there, the army and the navy. Principal Snow of the high school led the cheer ivg The children completely packed the square.
 Addresses were made by Fr. Routh- fer and Lawyer E. H. Johnson. Both
Putnam patriot., 1918-11-15
FORMER THOMPSON WOMAN
 DIES IN WEBSTER

Mrs. Lucy Tourtellotte, widow of David A. Brown, died at her home in Webster Thursday, aged 94 years, af- ter long illness. She was born in Thompson in 1924, daughter of Jesse and Lois Tourtellotte, among the old settlers of Windham county. She was married in 1S43 to David A. Brown and shortly afterward remov- ed to Webster The fuperal will be Sunday aftrenoon at o'clock
Putnam patriot., 1918-11-15

to go into his first action against tho Huns he wrote to his cousin, George r. Berris, and said:
 Il am ready to fight now for tho great Liberty country. If get killed do not mourn for me, for l shall be glad to give my life for great Amed- ca"
Putnam patriot., 1918-11-15

daughter, Miss Florence Sargent, was sent for and arrived from Bryn Mawr. Pa. Tuesday morning The news of Mir Sargent's death was therefore not a surprise.
 Mir. Sargent passed his 74th birth day last Sunday, and his many frieads showered him with flowers and post cards.
 There was no man in Eastern Con nectieut better known than MT Sarz gent. As minister of religion. as a public speaker, as a lecturer, and as a gentleman and friend of all, he had hundreds of friends and acquaintance es who today mourn his loss Regard less of religious or political beliefs, regardless of differences in opinion , on any question, regardless of the sta tion in life. all who knew Mir. Sargent respected, liked him, and looked up to him as a leader in the community It may be truthfully said that no man in this city could number more friends than he.
 The universal friendship of this community was engendered by the personality of the man. His magnet ism as a preacher of the gospel only touched a minority of the people Those who did come directly under his spiritual ministrations loved the minister and the man Others re- spected and esteemed the man per haps more than the minister For he was a man first to them and minis ter afterward. The cloth of the church in no manner held him aloof from the most lowly of our people, for none were so lowly that he would pass them by without word and smile of greetings. Wherever his death was spoken of, on the street, in the home, in the business house, or in
Putnam patriot., 1918-11-15

Miss Mellna St. George, 20, of Put nam. went to Webster Sunday eve ming with a party of young ladies to participate in a drill and attend the initiation of candidates by the ladies auxiliary of the St. Jean Baptiste so- ciety The girls sang all the way to the Massachusetts town and looked forward with pleasure to the evening before them The automobile drew up in front of the Steinberg theatre where the party alighted Now for a good time" said Miss St. George With this she sank to the sidewalk and died within few minutes. An acute attack of heart disease was the cause of death
 In the party with Miss St George were Miss Stella Tetreault, Miss Do rilla Roy, Miss Yvonne Roy, Miss Georgianna Desault, Miss Stella La Croix. and Miss Janet LaCroiX, all of Putnam and all members of a drill team of the Ladies Auxiliary of the St. Jean Society of this city. The ear in which the party rode was own ed by Charles Anderson. Frank Hart was driving.
 The party left Putnam at ' o'clock. Miss St. George sang with the others all the way to Webster. which was reached at 7.55 o'clock. She was in the best of spirits and appeared to be in her usual good health. When Miss St. George sank to the sidewalk a doctor was hastily summoned, but she died before he reached her. Word of the death was telephoned to the home of Mrs. w. J. Bartlett, who lives across Elm street from the St. Georges home, and sine notified the family. The friends in the party with Miss St. George were overcome by the tragedy.
 The only complaint Miss St. George made of feeling i'll was just as she left the automobile According to Miss Tetreault, Miss St. George com plained of feeling dizzy and took hold of her arm, and as she dropped grasped it tightly. Other members 1 of the drill team arrived in other cars and were shocked to learn of Miss St. Georges death.
 1 Miss St George was born in Put nam. daughter of Mir. and Mrs. 1 Pierre St. George, Elm street. She has always lived in this city. Finish ing her education in the parochial school she entered the mill and at the time of her death was employed at the H. K. H. company She was a member of the Jean d'Arc, the ladies' auxiliary of the Union St. Jean Bap- tiste Society, and was a member of the drill team. She also belonged to the Children of Mary. She was in terested in the church and was active in the work of the parish and of the societies to which she belonged. She was favorite with large circle of friends al acquaintanees.
 Te funeral service was held at St Mary's church Thursday morning at 9 o'ciock There was requiem high mass with three priests. There was special music and singing by Augustus Auger, a cousin of Miss St. George. Burial was in St. Mary's cemetery.
 Miss St. George is survived by her parents, three sisters, half sister, a brother and half brother.
Putnam patriot., 1918-11-15
SPECIAL MILITARY SERVICE AT
 ST. PHILIPS CHURCH

The rector of St. Philips church has invited the local State Guard Co. to attend 9 special service on Mon dav evening, Nov IS. at 7.30 o'clock.
 All members of Co. L, 3rd Regt., are ordered to report at the armory at o'clock p. m. in uniform and overcoats.
Putnam patriot., 1918-11-15
NOVEMBER 20 LAST DAY TO MAIL CHRISTMAS PACKAGES

Chairman Libby of the local Red Cross Chapter has called to the at tention of the public that next We'd nesday, Nov. 20, is the last day in which packages may be sent to sol djers and sailors overseas. Packages should be mailed as soon as possible that there may not be undue conges- ton on the last day.
Putnam patriot., 1918-11-15

seeking his council and sd- vice, Especially was this so in members of other church. es and denominations. Men of all classes liked to stop a minute and talk with Mir. Sargent. His friends were not limited to Congregations alists, nor to Baptists, nor even to Protestants. Catho- lies and Hebrews knew him as a man and knew him we'll. and in their knowledge of him liked and respected him.
 It is this attribute, a man among men, that perhaps is most emphatieally impress sive when thinking of Mir. Sargent. True 1t is that he was a we'll read. deep think ing theologian. an interest ing and impressive preacher, q magnetic talker, and a lec- turer that held the close at tention of his audience. but underlying all of his success and efforts along these va- ried lines of public appear anee was that magnetism of the man. the human, manly.
Putnam patriot., 1918-11-15

Miss Ina M. Aldrich was struck by an automobile while crossing tho street near the high school Saturday evening. She had just alighted from D. B. Gilbert's auto when another machine came along and knocked her down. While her injuries were pain ful they were not considered serious.
Putnam patriot., 1918-11-15

when he, the landlord, said that Au hin owed another dollar. There was . rigbt iab that connected with Au- hin,s eve and it was all over.
Putnam patriot., 1918-11-15

Rev, Frank D. Sargent. for 2S years pastor of the s econd Congregational church of Putnam, diei at the Day Kimball hospital at 1 o'clock Wednesday morn ing. following an operation for appendicitis. Mr. Sar- gent had been in poor health for some time, and some weeks ago was confined to his home. An operation was deemed necessary as the on- ly hope for his recovery, and he was removed to the hos pital, where the operation was performed. He rallied and his condition was report ed as improving silently from day to day. His ad- vanced years made the bat tie for life an extremely hard fight. and his vitality was not strong enough to bring him back to health. Tues day it became known that his condition had taken turn for the worse and that the question of his death was one of hours. His
Putnam patriot., 1918-11-15
PUTNAM WOMAN
 DROPPED DEAD
Went to Webster Sunday Eve
 ming to Participate In Drill

Now For Good Time" Said Miss Molina St. George of This City As She Succumbs to Acute Attack of Heart Disease.
Putnam patriot., 1918-11-15
REV. FRANK D. SARGENT, 2S YEARS PASTOR OF
 CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH, DIED WEDNESDAY
APPENDICITIS -..s AT

thu and Was
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-05-27
CELEBRITIES TO ATTEND
SALE OF JERSEYS
Cooper & Sons Annual Dispersal Of
Thoroughbreds to Attract Many
Rivers

Allentown. Pa. May 81. - Congress-
man Carter Glass. of Virginia; Con-
gresham Macarthur. of Portland, ore.
T. Dewitt Cuyer of Philadelphia; Ed
ward c. LasSiter owner of the FalfuT-
rias Range in Texas, and May Irwin, the
actress, are some of the celebrities eX-
pected at the annual sale of Jersey cat
lie on Memorial Day by T. s. Cooper &
Son al their Linden Grove farm at Coo
persburg Some of these have indicated
by letter that they expect to be on hand
while May Irwin, whom he met on
Broadway, told Mr. Cooper she in
tended to be present and wear a sun
bonnet Miss Irwin Is one of the most
enthusiastic members of the Jersey Cat
tie Club of America and is the owner of
fine herd.
The German submarines and lack OF
shipping have had an effect on the inn
portation of Jerseys. and Mr.. Cooper
had more trouble to get this years herd
across the Atlantic than at any time be-
Ifore.
The majority of the animals are young
stock sired by Mr.. CoopeT'S champion
Jersey bull oxford You'll Do. for which
he refused $4,000, and another great
sire Combination Premier, OF the bulls.
i the one rated the finest is the imported
animal, Conmander-in-Ch Chief, born on the
Island of Jersey. out OF Golden Ferns
Noble and an oxford COW. Two fine
|young cows are Grove Bell Queen and
|nrize 12ipnera IN two classes in official
A&o51cr tekts on the Island OF Jersey. A
.r<Eis 11Iuol. called fhe $1,000 COW
= oto&rd <h< Place Is <haup5Qn {srnoni4.