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Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1918-09-27
KILLED WHEN
CULVERT CAVED In
Life of Edward Hazard, Jr.,
Crushed Out While Doing
State Road Work
Deputy Sheriff Fits of Hampton Es-
eapes Death BY Marrow Margin

Edward Hazard, Jr., So. of West
Dudley was crushed to death last Sun
day at | o'clock in the afternoon when
a culvert in which he was at work on
the road between North Woodstock
and Quinebaug cayed in on him.
A new piece of state road is being
built in this section under the super
vision of Deputy Sheriff John Fits of
Hampton. As the road had to be
closed for a short time, it was decided
to work on Sunday when there would
be little travel
When work had been resumed after
the noon hour, Mr.. Fits crawled into
the culvert being built under the road
and inspected it He had no sooner
come out than Hazard went in to put
the finishing touches on the work,
which was almost completed. He had
been in the hole but a few seconds
when the roadway above caved in and
buried him beneath the dirt and stone.
His fellow employees worked frantical-
ly and got to him as soon as possible,
but found life extinct.
The body was removed to Colburn's
undertaking rooms in Webster. The
funeral was held at the home of his
parents in West Dudley on Wednes-
day. Hazard is survived by his wife,
two small children, his parents ard a
number of brothers and sisters.
The narrow escape of the deputy
sheriff is only one of long series of
such escapes. He has been near death
on several occasions, but, although in
some instances receiving Injuries, ne
has. always been back on the job in a
short time. He seems to bear q
charmed life.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1918-09-27
FARMERS AND THE DRAFT
Special Care to BE Taken to Defer
Agricultural Workers

Under the rules OF the War De-
psrtment for executing the new draft
law. special provision Is made for In
forming the district boards in regard
to farm labor requirements in order
that necessary food production may
be maintained. says = statement is-
sued by the Department Of Agricul-
ture. The statement continues:
In the new draft the district boards
are charged with the duty Of putting
into deferred classes those persons
who are most likely to further the
war by remaining in civilian occupa-
tons than by entering the army. Ac-
cordingly, three advisers are to be Sc
lected for each district board--one
for agriculture, one FOR labor, and one
for other occupations. The agricul-
tural adviser will be appointed by the
board upon the recommendation of
the Secretary of Agriculture. The
advisers are not members Of the
board but may, when invited, attend
its meetings.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1918-09-27
READ YOUR QUESTIONABLE
AND BE READY WITH
ANSWERS
Those Who Assist You Can Not An
swer For You.

Although those receiving question
naires have been urged and urged to
read them carefully before attempt
ing to have them made out, many are
failing to do this duty.
. 1t is not the duty of the legal ad-
visory board to instruct one in an
swering questions. That is, the
members of the board can not tell
a person how old he is, how much his
income is, how many dependents he
has or where he or his parents were
born. Many come before the board
entirely ignorant, probably because
they are too lazy to study the ques-
tons, and unable to give prompt an
swers. This is an imposition on the
members of the board.
1t is not the duty of board mem
bers to answer questions appearing
in the QUESTIONABLE, in fact they are
not allowed to. The registrant must
give the answers and the board mem
Der will instruct him how to fill them
in, or FIJI them in for him. 1t is the
duty of the registrant to be ready
with his answers and he should not
appear before the board until he has
ascertained what questions he will
be required to answer and has the
answers ready.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1918-09-27
MANY CASES SPAN
ISH INFLUENZA
Putnam Has Not Escaped NAL
ady That Is Affecting 9th
er Places.
Warning By State Health Officer

Thirteen cases of Spanish infiuen-
"a have been reported to p A. Gard
ner. health officer. Only the more
serious cases have been reported, ac-
cording to the health officer. Only
one death, that of William Staekpole,
is said to be traceable to the disease
Some of the mills report that they
have help out on account of colds
and grip, while others have so far es-
capped
DR.. Black, state health officer.
gives warning that on account of the
epidemic extraordinary precautions
should be taken not only to avoid con-
tracing the disease. but to prevent
the possible development of pneu-
monia. Spanish influenza is an in
fectious disease which should at all
times be seriously considered he
says, land most cases of pneumonia
occur in the cases of persons who try
to fight off symptoms of influenza
without going to bed, or who leave
their beds before ecovery is com
plete."
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1918-09-27
GOODYEAR EMPLOYEES SAW
THEMSELVES IN MOVIES

MANY residents of Goodyear-and
not a few of Dayville-had an oppor-
tunity at Goodyear Tuesday evening
to see how they look in motion
picture, the opportunity being fur
nished through the showing of spe-
cial series of films made for the
GOODYEAR Tire and Rubber Company
of Akron, o.
These films are a pictorial record
in motion of the processes of making
automobile tires-from the picking
of the cotton on the concerns great
plantations in Arizona to the turning
out of the finished product in the
great shops in Akron.
Killingly's concern plays an import
ant role in the manufacturing pro
ceedings. Tuesday evenings pic
lures, as they concern this town,
show the big motor trucks at tine
freight station in Dayvilie receiving
from cars bales that have come from
Arizona consigned to the Goodyear
Cotton company. The strest scenes
in Dayville gave the audience an INK
ling of what an accurate record bad
been made by the photographers. and
this was borne out in the many scenes
that followed. showing the cotton be-
ing unloaded at the Goodyear stock
house and of every process that 1t
passes through in the bog plant that
is turning out in Killingly one of the
highest grades of tire fabric in the
world. Many Goodyear operatives
are shown, of course, operating ma
chimes that turn the cotton into fab
rio, and most of the operatives who
appear in the film sat out IN the audi
ence Tuesday evening and had, at
least in a small way, the satisfaction
of knowing how it feels - be a nov
lie actor or actress.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1918-09-27
CARGILL COUNCIL, X. OF c
ELECTS NEW OFFICERS
Appoints Committee For Liberty
Loan Day.

The annual meeting of Cargill
council, K. of c.. was held Thursday
night with a large attendance. The
election of officers for the ensuing
year was as follows:
G. X, f. W. Mullan.
Deputy G X, Bernard j. McGarry
Chancellor, Frank f. Sherlock.
Recorder, Willis B. Carroll.
Fin. Sec, Hector l.. Divert.
Treasurer, George Lewis.
Advocate, J. B. Daigle.
Warden, Wilfred Maynard.
Inside Guard, Frank S. Hart.
Outside Guard, Leo Girarca.
Trustee for three years, Alvarez
Miour
CYRIL Remillard, Jr, who has been
treasurer for the past Is years, re-
fused reelection, and Hector DIVERT
was elected financial secretary for the
18th year.
= Columbus Day. October II, has
been set aside as Liberty Loan Day,
the council voted not to observe the
day as Columbus Day but in accord
ance with the presidents proclama-
ton. The following committee was
appointed to act with any other COM
mittee or organization in the city to
l. clip in any way the observance Of
Liberty Loan Day: j. J. McGxrry,
Richard German. Arthur Dnvert. J.
B. Daigle, Bernard McGsrry. F. K.
.Lncier. George Lewis. Jr.. Alexander
Gilman, Willis Carroll. Frank H,
Ccraier
After business had been .disposed
of. Frank H. Cordier. alectzrer. pro-
Yided I'm enterfziument- 9rosper
veieard played a number ~ hznjs
selections, with Ulric sAaker nj the
phase. Frank Hart g~ve = -recitstiDn
and FIR. -Routhier gave an interesting
talk on Unity The meeting was =
most enjoyable one.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1918-09-27
PoWfiATTAN TRIBE OF RED
MEN TO BE ORGANIZED

At a meeting of members of the
late Putnam Nest, Order of Owls.
who withdrew from the order and
had their petition TO join the Red
Men accepted, held Thursday evening
a tentative list of officers was select
ed
The Tribe will be formally organ
lied with SO charter members, Satur-
day evening", October 10. Grand Of
Haven will be present Representa-
ficers and degree team from New
tives from many tribes have been in
vited, and the installation exercises
will be preceded by a parade.
The new tribe will be installed in
Union hall and a supper win be serv-
ed in former Owls hall A big time
is being planned.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1918-09-27
CLOTHES WANTED BY RED
CROSS FOR BELGIAN RE
FUGEES

Ten million destitute persons in
Belgium and northern France are fac
that can only be alleviated by the
generosity of the American people.
1t is little that they ask-merely the
left-overs of Americas ward-robes,
the things that are not needed here
and which lie idly in home or store
room to await a chance day Of reno
walton.
II is difficult, on this side of the
Atlantic, with plenty Of food and
clothing at the disposal Of America,
to realize in what dire need are these
Belgian and French people for lack
of the very necessities Of life. All
stocks Of clothing and raw material
have long since been exhausted. There
are no imports other than those that
the Commission Of Relief IN Belgium
has been permitted to make and these
have never been sufficient to meet the
demand. The world Is now short OF
both clothing and raw material. and
the Commission can no longer pur-
chase what Ii needed in the open
market. But American men and wo-
men can give it without any great
sacrifice to themselves. Overhaul the
attic and storeroom, and rouse your
neighbor's conscience to the same
end
The Putnam Chapter, American
Red Cross, has been called upon to
assist in this collection of garments
for destitute Belgians and French !;
and urges the need of every kind of
garment for all ages and both sexes.
In addition, piece goods such as light,
warm flannel for making baby's
clothes and blankets and wooden
goods Of all kinds. Every size shoe
is asked for. Garments need not be
in perfect condition. Thousands Of
destitute women in the occupied re-
gions are eager to gain a small live
lihood by repairing any gift clothing
and making new garments from the
old
The committee in charge has ar
ranged for the collection and packing
to be held at fuckers store on Tues
day and Wednesday. October LIST and
End IL is desired that donations be
left at the store, but those who are
unable to DO this are requested to
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1918-09-27
VOTE FOR LIBERTY AND BUY EARLY
FOURTH LOAN CAMP Align SATURDAY
OLD TUCKER STORE WILL OPEN FOR WEEK AND
PEOPLE ARE REQUESTED TO COME FORWARD
AND SUBSCRIBE VOLUNTARILY
Putnam Districts Quota 900 There Is Work Do

"vote For Liberty and Buy Early"
Putnam district starts the Fourth Lib
erty Loan campaign tomorrow. Sat
urday. under this slogan. Especially
emphatic is the Buy Early" and it
is hoped that by the close of the first
week of the three weeks campaign
the quota will be reached, or very
close to it.
In order that people may have a
chance to come forward at once and
either buy for cash and carry off the
bonds, If they arrive, and they are
expected to, or to make their pledg-
es, the old Tucker store in Union
block will be opened as pledging
center. The store will be opened
Saturday and remain open up to and
including the following Saturday. The
place will be in charge of Isaac Cham
peau and Mrs. Ernest Morse, and an
able corps of assistants.
People are urged to come in early.
The keynote of this fourth campaign
is not to put it off but to do it now.
Every pledge made voluntarily helps
the committee and the committee has
large task ahead and should re-
ceive consideration. 1t is just as
easy to buy Saturday as to wait until
the last minute, and it will encourage
as well as help the workers.
The second week house to house
canvas will be made as in other cam
paigns, and the last week will be
spent gathering together the odds
and ends and following up delinquent
prospects.
Putnam district is comprised of
the towns of Putnam, Thompson,
Woodstock and Pomfret. There will
be workers in every town and village
The committees are practically the
same as in previous drives, and they
are men who know how and will maks
thorough canvass. While the
amount to be raised is almost double
that of the last loan which was $780,.
900, the money will be forthcoming
Putnam district will go over the top
and have some to spare. But to do
this everyone must help and the best
way to help is to Buy Early.
The ladies' will again have a prom
inent part in the campaign. They
have done fine work in the past and
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1918-09-27
EDW. F. THOMPSON
DIED THURSDAY
Was One of Best Known Men
In Town of Thompson
Had Served In General Assembly and
Held Local Offices

Edward Freeman Thompson, 10,
widely known in Eastern Windham
county, and one of the best known
citizens of Thompson. died at his
home in North Grosvenordale shortly
after A o'clock Thursday morning.
following a shock sustained Tuesday
evening while on the way home from
flag exercises at the Methodist church.
After he was stricken he never re-
gained consciousness.
Mr.. Thompson was in good health
up to December 31st, 1916, when he
sustained a shock that left him in poor
health, although he was up and about
and was in Putnam only last Tuesday
greeting friends.
Mr.. Thompson was born in Skaters
vile, R. L., June II, 1889. son of Mr.
and Mrs. Hiram Thompson. He at
tended the public schools of his ma
tive town and went to Phillips An
dover academy for a time.
Upon completing his education he
opened a store in North Grosvenor-
dale for a few years. He left that
village and worked in a number of
places in this section, but subsequent
ly returned to his North Grosvenor-
dale farm, where he has since resid-
ed
In 1870 Mr.. Thompson married
Miss Annie Prince of North Gros-
venordale. who survives. He also
leaves a brother, Fred A. Thompson,
and sister, Ruth R. Thompson, both
of Providence.
Mr.. Thompson was democrat.
Notwithstanding he was in the minor
ity party in his town, he was elected
to serve the town in the house of the
general assembly, was a member of
the school board for a number of
years, and was a member of the town
committee that had charge of build
ing the Tourtellotte Memorial high
school
For many years Mr.. Thompson
was a member of the Methodist
church and very active in all of its af-
fairs and one of its generous finan-
cial supporters. He had also been SUI
perintendent of the Sunday school.
1t was to his church that he made his
last journey, as it was shortly after
leaving there that he was stricken.
The funeral services for Nr.
Thompson will be held Sunday. There
will be prayer service at the home
at o'clock for relatives. The flu
neral will be from the church at 2.30
o'clock.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1918-09-27
LIVED IN PUTNAM 70. YEARS
John j. LEVEL Died Sunday Morning.
Had Been In Poor Health.

Ill health due to advanced years
caused the death of John LEVEL, 10,
Sunday morning at his home on
Thompson avenue. Mr.. level was
one of the oldest residents of Put
nam, for he came here when a baby
of three years, and has lived here
ever since. He was laborer and was
highly esteemed by . large circle Of
friends and acquaintance.
Mr.. level was born in Ireland, son
Of Mr.. and Mrs. John LEVEL. When
he mas three yeras old his parents
came to America and located in Put
nam. then Pomfret Factory. He at
Ssnded the Gary district school for q
while. aad worked on farms and did
other kinds Of labor.
Fifty-ane years ago last May Mr..
Lssell marTied Miss Mary Harvey,
who died IL years ago. He leaves
fosr daughters, Mrsn Harry Balloon.
Wsrsester; Mrs. Edwrad Adams, Mrs.
George Carpenter, Mrs. Daniel A. Sui
livan. all Of Putnam, and two sons,
Lewis Of Worcester and John Of this
city.
The funeral service was held from
ST. Mary's church Tuesday morning,
Rev. Charles F. Bedard officiating.
The four sons-in-law acted as bear
ers Burial was in Grove street Gem
etery.
Card of Thanks-The undersigned
wish to express their heartfelt thanks
to kind neighbors and friends for the
many thoughtful acts and for words
of sympathy during their recent be-
reavement; also those who sent beau
tiful flowers for the funeral
Mrs. Harry Balloon
Mrs Edward Adams
Mrs. Geo. Carpenter
Mrs. Daniel A. Sullivan
Lewis LEVEL
John LEVEL
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1918-09-27
s697.48

The Windham County Union Of
Congregational ministers was held in
Canterbury last Friday afternoon
and evening. A harvest supper was
served, reception and farewell fol-
lowed for Rev. Marion Jones, who
goes to have charge of mission in
Providence, r. T., in connection with
one of the Providence churches Rev.
Raymond Plumb Of Windham and
Rev. F. d. Sargent Of this city gave
interesting talks
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1918-09-27

are ready for the Fighting Fourth
Committees so far as can be secured
at present are as follows:
Putnam
Mrs. Ernest c. Morse, chairman.
Chairmen of wards:
First Ward, Mrs. Geo. l.. Padgett..
Second Ward, Mrs. Geo. w. Perry.
Third Ward, Mrs. H. j. Smith.
Fourth Ward, Mrs. J. j Duprey.
Business Section, Miss Ellen Wheel
ock
Sawyer District, Mrs. John o. Fox.
Putnam Heights, Mrs. Clarence
Pierce,
These ehairmen will name their
own committees.
Thompson
Miss Edith ID Sheldon. chairman,
Mrs. George Bixby, East Thompson:
Mrs f. +. kutscher and Mrs. Alfred
BONN, North Grosvenordale; Miss
Yvonne Dion, urosvenordale; MRS.
Mathew Dart, Quinebaug; Miss Eliza
beth Flanagan, West Thompson.
Pomfret
Mrs. Walter +. Brown. chairman.
Mrs. Andrew Murdoch. Mrs. Viola
Clarke, Miss Hannah Peterson, Miss
Annie Ash, Mrs. Frank Bigelow, Mrs
Edward Grosvenor, Miss Catherine
McBriety. Mrs. Alice Johnson. Mrs.
0rrin Weeks. Mrs. f. T. White, Mrs.
William Valentine, Mrs Mildred Hill
dreth Mrs. Jonas Danielson.
Woodstock
Mrs. William c. Child, chairman,
Mrs. W. r. witter, Mrs. Frances w.
tombstone.
Ashford
Mrs. David Mathewson, chairman.
The purpose of the Fourth Liberty
Loan needs no explanation. Every
true American knows why the gov
eminent is asking the loan Of money.
1t is to win the great war now being
so gloriously and successfully waged
/ for the freedom of the world, and to
back up the brave lads that are being
/ killed, manned and wounded while
we at home are living in comfort All
those at home are asked to do is to
furnish money to carry on the coun-
try's part in the. great struggle-not
to give money, but to lend in this. the
Fighting Fourth Liberty Loan CAM
paign. ,
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1918-09-27
WOODSTOCK NAVAL
RECRUIT DEAD
Lawrence Prescott Bennett, 81,
Dies From Spanish lnflu-
enza, Tuesday Night
Enlisted in August and Was Sta
toned At Newport

Word was received Wednesday
morning of the death at the New
port training station of Lawrence
Prescott Bennett of West Wood
stock. who enlisted in the U. S. navy
last August The cause of death was
Spanish influenza.
Young Benefits parents, Mr. and
Mrs George Bennett, were notified a
week ago last Sunday that their son
was in critical condition, and went
to Newport to see him. They re-
manned two days, and when they left
he appeared to be getting along well.
They heard no more until last Sun
day, when they received word he
was very low. They Immediately
went to Newport again and remained
there until their son died.
MIR Bennett was born in West
Woodstock. He attended school at
Woodstock Valley. After completing
his education he went to work on the
farm of his uncle, George C. Clarke,
West Woodstock, and remained there
until he enlisted in August. He is
spoken of as fine. manly young fell
low, and was we'll liked by all who
knew him.
Besides his parents Mr.. Bennett
leaves a number of bl others and sis
tiers. He has two brothers in the
service, Allan, who went with the
first draft quota from this district,
and who is now in France, and Wal
ter, who went with the quota three
months ago and is now at Camp Dew
ems.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1918-09-27
PUTNAM SOLDIER
DIES in CAMP
Priv. Joseph Monte Succumbs
to Spanish Influenza at
Camp Devens
Body Will Be Brought TO Putnam
Tonight.

Private Joseph Monte, East Put
nam, died Thursday at Camp Devens
from Spanish influenza. This is the
first death of Putnam boy at that
camp. His cousin, Archie Bourgeois,
has been seriously i'll with the dis
ease, but is reported as recovering.
Private Monte went with the draft
quota from Putnam. He is the son
of Mr.. and Mrs. Edward Monte,
East Putnam. and also leaves a sis
ter, Mrs. Rosana Cutler, and a broth
err Conrad. The body will be brought
to Putnam tonight
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1918-09-27
HOW MUCH HAVE you CANNED

There is one department of war
work that Putnam has not made a
good showing in Possibly the show
ing is much better than the following
figures denote, but if this is so it is
because many have not reported the
amount canned, or their pledges.
Putnam's quota was $4,000 quarts
with only 1887 quarts pledged.
The total for the county is 234, 500
quarts with POI sos quarts pledged
1t is desired that those who have
canned send in the amount to Miss
Charlotte Embleton, Chamber Of
Commerce Rooms, Putnam. For this
purpose the blank below can be used.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1918-09-27
WAR RELIC TRAIN WILL BE
HERE OCTOBER II

AS announced last week the War
Relic train will make stop in Put
nam. 1t will be in this city October
IL, at 8 o'clock, and will remain
some time. Aerial bombs will be set
off as the train reaches the city, Lib
erty Loan addresses will be made by
men on the train and by local speak
ers, and there will be talk by re-
turned soldier Everyone will have
an opportunity to inspect the inter
esting exhibit Of relics from the bat
tlefields Of France.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1918-09-27
CHRISTIAN SCIENCE WELFARE
HOUSE.

The Christian Science Welfare
House, London, England. is another
of the places recently started to help
and befriend in every way soldiers Of
the allied forces. 1t is primarily in
tended for those officers and men Of
the United States army and navy who
are interested in Christian Science,
but welcame is also extended to
any sailor or soldier VINO wishes to go
there.
The house is designed to help and
befriend all men in service, and to
make them feel as much at home az
possible.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1918-09-27
WATER WORKS IMPROVEMENTS
TO BEGIN AT ONCE

The work on the new trunk pipe
line from the pumping station at Har-
risville to the city is expected 70 be
begun in a few days. The pipe has
been ordered and shipped and is ex-
peeted to arrive the first of the
week
The A. Vito Construction Com
pany of Thompson has been awarded
the contract for laying the pipe, but
the bond remains to be signed.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1918-09-27

phone Mrs George Bradley, tele-
phone 200.
Please do not send high heeled
shoes, fancy dresses, rubber coats or
any garment containing rubber.
The committee in charge consists
Of Mrs. Wallace Whitney, Mrs. Geo.
l.. Padgett, Mrs. Justin Greene, Mrs.
George Bradley, Mrs. II. c. Meinken
and Mrs. Frank Thorburn has secur-
ed the services of the boys of the
Junior Red Cross to assist in collect
ing the garments
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1918-09-27
Miss Edna Chapc

Miss Edna Chapdelaine, yeowoman
in the u. S. navy. and her brother,
Ernest Chapdelaine. also in the naval
service. We're guests Of their parents,
Mr.. and Mrs Victor Chapdelaine,
Church street, over Sunday.