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Putnam patriot., 1918-04-19
DOG LAW MUST BE STRICTLY
 OBSERVED IN THOMPSON
Dog Warden Coderie Is After Those Who Do Not Keep Dogs Con
 fined.

Peter Kiley and A. J Burlingale of Mechanicsville were arrested by Dog Warden Neri Coderre of North Gros. venordale and appeared before Ghas. Johnson, justice of the peace, Tues day. They plead guilty to letting their dogs run at large and each paid fines and costs amounting to $f6.20, after pleading guilty.
 About two weeks ago a mad d9 was shot by Officer Coderre in North Grosvenordale, and Deputy Gommis- sioner Elliott made an investigation and requested that the law be strictly came from Killingly and the owner had moved away.
Putnam patriot., 1918-04-19
POMFRET CENTRE

Warren Averill Is able to be out again after long illness.
 Mrs. John Wright has returned to her duties at the Putnam Music Shop after a brief illness
 Many people viewed with great in terest the work done Sunday fore noon of getting the wrecked engines ready for shipment.
 About o'clock in the evening. while someone was burning d pile of brush at Mir. McGuinnis place, the fire got away and burned over fine large moving lot. It did not do any great amount of damage
 Edward Allen. having had a short furlough from navy life, spent the weekend with his father here. l.. P. Allen. Mr Allen gave a very inter esting talk during Sunday school last Sunday morning on his experiences as a navy man.
 Owing to the very bad walking Saturday afternoon of last week, there were not many ladies out to the Red Cross meeting which was held at Mrs. w. w. Averilrs There were twelve skullteeters brought in and also three tees During the afternoon forty-two skullteeters were made and pressed. The next meeting will be held on Friday as usual.
 There was a Liberty Chorus re- hearsal held in the vestry at the Pom fret Congregational church Tuesday evening A good crowd attended and the question as to whether or not the Pomfret Chorus would accept the in- vitation to attend the large gathering in Hartford in June was discussed. It met with very favorable opinion and probably the majority of the Chorus will attend.
Putnam patriot., 1918-04-19
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DANIEL CHANDLER FOUND
 DEAD IN BED
FOUND

North Woodstock -DanieEChand- Ter, 55 years of age, was found dead in bed at the home of his cousin, Mrs George Clark, Monday morning When he did not appear at the usual time, relatives went to his room and found his dead body. Acute indiges- tion and heart trouble is given as the cause of death
 Mir. Chandler made his home with his cousin while working on a wood lot near this village. He retired Sun day night apparently in his usual good health and probably died in his sleep. as there was nothing to denote that he had tried to get up or in any way realized that he was ill. He leaves his mother and two sisters. The fu- neral and burial were in North Ash ford.
Putnam patriot., 1918-04-19
POMFRET LANDING

A force of men and teams are busy repairing the roads in this vicinity.
 Mir and Mrs. William Darling have returned from their visit in New York
 Mrs. H. O. Whipple entertained her granddaughters from Providence last week.
 Mrs. Ida Wilbur, with her son and daughter, visited her mother, Mrs. Moses Congdon, over Sunday.
 Our teachers, the Misses O'Conner and Bryden, visited schools in New London and Mantle last week.
 Several from here attended the pa- triotic food exhibit held at the Hi bernian hall, Pomfret, last Friday night.
Putnam patriot., 1918-04-19

Miss Mary F. Potter spent the week end in Nichols and Bridgeport.
 Miss Bernice Leavitt came home from Hartford for the weekend
 Lieut. John B. HealeY of Camp Dix, N. J., spent the week end with his parents.
 Mrs. Harold Hubbard is entertain ing her parents, MT. and Mrs Walter Cobleigh.
 Theodore Johnson has bought Cal win Rawson's place and will take pos session soon.
 MT. and Mrs. Wallace Leavitt of Caspar, Wyoming, have been visiting relatives in town this past week.
 Mrs Arthur Potter attended the wedding of a friend in Northbridge last Saturday and spent Sunday with relatives in Worcester.
 MT and Mrs. Wendell Witter at tended the funeral this week of Ev- erett Kicker of Providence. He was a son of Mrs. Ida (Bundy) Kicker and was in his 27th year.
 The Missionary Society met with Mrs. Wendell Witter on Tuesday af- ternoon and there was a good at tendance as the ladies from other parts of the town were invited. Mrs. Daniels of Putnam led the meeting.
Putnam patriot., 1918-04-19
M. &.
ANNUAL MEETING EASTERN
 CONNECTICUT TEACHERS

The annual meeting of the Eastern Connecticut Teachers Association will be held in Norwich, Friday, April 26th.
 Among the names on committees appear those of Principal \ B. Han dy, on nominations, and r s. liar rington, superintendent of rurd schools, on resolutions.
 A fine program has been arranged and the speakers include Dr. Lymar Abbott, editor of the Outlook, and Hon. George B. Chandler of Rocki Hill.
Putnam patriot., 1918-04-19
NORTH GROSvENORDALE

A War Relief Supper will be given in the Hose House at 6 D. m. on April 27.
 A piano has been bought by the or chestra of the Swedish Lutheran church. Miss Lena Smith of Thompson spent the weekend with Miss Dorothy Coven.
 The Swedish Lutheran parsonage at North Grosvenordale, has recently been repainted inside.
 The Guard Martial, No. i5, will give drill at the War Rally which is to be held at Putnam next Sunday.
 Miss Williams of Woodstock Acad- emy is teaching the North Grosvenor- dale Grammar school for the present The Ladies' Sewing Circle of the Swedish Lutheran church met at Mrs. John Swenning's on Thursday, April 1S
 The many friends of Miss Juliette Coderre are very glad to see her back at school again after a week of ill- ness
 Miss Margaret O'Brien from Me chanicsville, has been spending the oeek-end here, with Miss Florence BHd
 James Mack of Quinebaug has not been able to attend school this week, on account of d serious attack of ton silitis.
 A new pupil, Miss Mildred Garai- ner from Brandy Hi5l. has been added to the freshman class of r. NJ. + g., making p in all
 MT. and Mrs. J. \. Wood will at tend the conference at Providence t0 be held at the end of the week Mir. Miller, from West Thompson, will act as a substitute next Sunday.
 The Rev. C. A. Lindeyall, pastor of the Swedish Lutheran church. will at tend the New England Conference meeting at Springfield, to be held Wednesday the 17th to the 21st
 .'The Ladies of Granford," a play given by the Women's Club for wal relief, on Friday, April 12, proved to be great success. The house was full in spite of the very bad weather The play was greatly enjoyed by all which was verified by the extra con. tributions in the collection boxes SS000 was realized.
Putnam patriot., 1918-04-19
WANT NEW FLOOR IN MUNICI
 PAL BUILDING

The Red Cross workers have asked the selectmen to lay a new floor in the large room at the Town hall building now being used by them as headquarters. They say that the floor is old and full of splinters and is a menace to the work being carried on there.
 A petition was circulated and sign ed asking that town meeting be call ed to see if the town will appropriate the money to do the work and also to see if the town will give the Red Cross exclusive use of the room for the duration of the war.
Putnam patriot., 1918-04-19
WOODSTOCK JUNIOR RED CROSS
 FORMED.

Woodstock The, Woodstock Ju- nior Red Cross Auxiliary of the Put nam Chapter has been fully organiz- ed All of the children are members and are doing splendid work under the efficient leadership of their teach CTS Mrs. Francis Upton Johustone is the executive. assisted by the fol lowing ladies, Mrs. Everett May, Miss Florence Kenyon, Miss maude Milh- gan. Mrs Fosdick B Harrison, Mrs. Frank Arnold and Mrs. Fred C. Slve, who spend an afternoon each week in the schools helping with the Red Gross work.
Putnam patriot., 1918-04-19

For your Spring sewing get an up- to-date sewing machine at Shaw's.
 Red Cross measure free ito all ladies requesting same at Jeweler Shaw's.
 Twenty-Five per cent discount on Table Lamps for ten days only. Flee tric Shop, Canal street, Putnam
 Edward Allen, from the Naval training school at Newport, R. L. has been at home for week. The red cross on his sleeve denotes that he Is in the hospital service.
 A gathering was held at Pc z et hall Wednesday afternoon under tae charge of Mrs. Dr. Murray in the in= terest of nome gardening for girls. sa see what could be done. There WIS a speaker from out of town.
 The final contest by members from each school in town on the Liberty Loan, is to be held Thursday evening, April IS. at Grange hall, Abingdon Charles Thompson will be chairman and a speaker from Hartford IS ex- pected.
 Rev Harry A. Beadle has gone to Hartford for a week. and every one should notice that there will be a change in the time of the services at the Congregational church on Sun day The Sunday school will be at the usual hour for morning services at I o'clock, and at 12 m. there will be the regular service at which Rev. Frank D. Sargent of Putnam will preach.
Putnam patriot., 1918-04-19

You will be interested to see the blowing being done Saturday this week at the Manhassett Flat. This work is being done by John Spencer with Heider Tractor and gang plow owned by Chandler X Mofse.
Putnam patriot., 1918-04-19
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EAST PUTNAM

The children of the East Putnam school, under the. direction of their teacher, Miss Pauline Caffrey, will give an entertainment in the church Saturday evening at 7.30 for the ben eft of the Red Cross. Ice cream and cake will be for sale after the enter tainment
Putnam patriot., 1918-04-19
WEST THOMPSON

Harry Corille has just had his ouse remodelled.
 Edmund Sandstrom Is employed on Miss Reeds estate.
 Private Iscah K McNally spent the furlough at his home here.
 Miss Ellen Sandstrom is helping Mrs. Dresser at Thompson.
 Miss Eleanor Nelson spent the week end with MT and Mrs T. Johnson.
 Miss Margaret O'Brien has return ed to school after few weeks of ill., ness.
 George Breault has moved his fam fly to Putnam, where he Is now em- ployed.
 Mrs. Charles Clark and little son Donald spent the weekend with Mrs. Clarks parents, Rev, and Mrs. J. R. Miller
Putnam patriot., 1918-04-19

MT. Goderre said Thursday that he would arrest all persons who failed ts observe the law, as he wishes to CO., operate with the state officials in their endeavor to stamp cut rabies in thig end of the state.
Putnam patriot., 1918-04-19
POMFRET
Patriotic Food Exhibi, Big Success

Notwithstanding the uncomfortable storm last Friday afternoon. the at tendance at the Patriotic Food EXhi- Lit in Hibernian hall was good, and there was a large amount of food dis played. Judging from the exolama- tions it tasted good, too. Many stayed in the hall through the entire time, and all who were there at $ o'elocl, were treated by H. II. Davenport to soda. One saw there simple way to make vinegar. besides looking at SS jars of canned vegetables and fruit
 During the evening the audience listened to an address by Miss Hooren of Storrs College, also a short talk by Miss Embleton. The Liberty Chorus sang a number of times and at the close MT. Roberts sang as solo, Keep the Home Fires Burning The chorus and audience sang the chorus
 Rev. Frank Bigelow was chairman of the evening.
Putnam patriot., 1918-04-19
NORTH WOODSTOCK
Supper and Social

A supper and social in charge of Mrs. Ozias Milligan and Mrs George Lyon was held in the hall on Wednes- day evening A salad supper was serv- ed and was followed by a musical pro gram, given by Webstea talent
Putnam patriot., 1918-04-19

Miss Fife Davis Is working at Miss Beebe's.
 Postmaster Cunning made flying trip to Worcester on Wednesday.
 Dr. Gardner Miller of Providence visited his place here on Tuesday.
 For your Spring sewing get an up- to-date sewing machine at Shaw's.
 Mrs. Joseph Welch is visiting her father, Thomas Ryan, for a few days. Wesley Vim has engaged to work for Mir. Reynolds on the Fort Hill farm.
 Red Cross measure free to all ladies requesting same at Jeweler Shaw's.
 Miss Ruth Gibney of Putnam spent the weekend with relatives in the village.
 MT. and Mrs. Earl Tourtellotte spent Sunday with Mrs. Tourtellotte' s parents.
 The Woman Suffrage League met with Mrs. C. L. Knight Tuesday af- ternoon.
 Miss Bessie White of Oakland, R. l., visited her sister, Mrs. Spinney, recently.
 Miss Harriet Lewis has returned after an extended visit with relatives in the west.
 Miss Pearl Perry visited friends Monday. She will work at Miss Beebe's soon.
 Dorothy Covel of North Grosvenor- laI f | over the weekend.
 Samuel Brebbs of Providence wis ited his parents, Mr and Mrs E. Smith, over the weekend.
 Mrs. Allen Reynolds of Worcester has been spending the week with her mother, Mrs. Mattie Eddy.
 Twenty-Five per cent discount on Table Lamps for ten days only. Flee tric Shop, , Canal street, Putnam.
 The highway has been much im- proved by the making of a cross eul- vert near the Gladding boarding house.
 Mrs. Myron Elliott has returned from New 4ork. where she has been spending the winter with her son Ralph.
 A goodly representation of mem bers of the Red Cross was present al the meeting at Mrs. Xaughan's on Monday
 Mrs. BeIneclough. who has been detained at the hospital for further surgical treatment, Is reported as rapidly recovering.
 Ephraim Smith entertained Samuel Knebbs of Providence and their daughter, Mrs Earl Tourtellotte ot Putnam on Sunday.
 Miss Mildred Knight has been stay ing at the hospital in Putnam few days this week for surgical treatment by Dr. Bullard for diseased glands IT her neck.
 At the meeting of the Grange or Tuesday evening two candidates were obligated in the first and second de grees. The Grange visited Senexet Grange on Wednesday evening.
 Sleighs about the village on Friday and Saturday were the somewhat nov el scene in our village Mir. St. Mar. tin was out on runners delivering milk to his customers Saturday morn ing.
 The funeral of Warren Ryan ot Webster, who died very suddenly or Saturday of bright's disease, was helc in Webster on Tuesday and was at tended by the relatives and friend: and acquaintances of Mir. Ryan iron this place, where his early life wa: spent.
 Mrs. Asa Ross, for whom our peo pie are quite interested, for she al ways having lived in our town untl within a few years. and is still con
Putnam patriot., 1918-04-19
(Contributed)

The sudden death of Mrs. Crutf was quite shock to our community, although 1t had been noticed by her most intimate acquaintances that since the death of her husband last May she had been losing her spright- lv, quick, active movements which were always evident in her nature. The cause of this was undoubtedly due to the many sad silent hours spent in grief and meditation over the death of him who she loved whose loss she felt most keenly, and with whom the pleasantest family relations had ever existed since their marriage day She was so even in her disposi- tion, so friendly in her acts of kind ness, so faithful in the discharge of her household duties. also alike in those duties to church of which she was a consistent member and regular attendant, showing a deep interest in all of its activities. To say that her presence will be missed at church ser vices on Sunday speaks loud for her devotion to the cause of religion, but what her loss to the church really means, when 1t is considered how fast the membership IS diminishing and is being felt, gives cause to it's remain ing members, for concern for it's wei fare.
Putnam patriot., 1918-04-19
FLOWING BY TRACTOR

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Putnam patriot., 1918-04-19

FREE DEIIVERY IN CITY
The Bismarck tribune., 1918-05-21
AIR SERVICE
IS REVAMPED

Washington, ID. c., May 2l-Re.
organization of the army air service.
was completed today by President
Wilson as his first act under the new
law permitting him to readjust gov
ernment departments for the war. In
an executive order he directed the
air service be, wholly divorced from
the signal corps and also that the
functions Of producing and operating
aircraft of all kinds in the military
service be separated. II
The order formally creates a l,'l'
reau of aircraft production, described
as an executive agency wrich Shall
exercise full, complete and exclusive
jurisdiction and control over the pro-
duction of airplanes, airplane engines
and aircraft nrodnGtiol who shalt
also be chairman of the aircraft board,
This gives full legal status and power
to John ID. Ryan, recently appointed
director, Of aircraft production and
chairman of the aircraft board, and
the order transfers to him all funds
lands, buildings and personnel OF the
signal corps having tn do with air
craft production
Similarly, the position of director
of military aeronantics new held by
Major General William L.. Kenly is
formally established and all funds,
equipment and personnel Of he sig
nal corps connected with the operation
of aircraft and balloons and with the
training Of aviators placed under MS
direction.
The Bismarck tribune., 1918-05-21

H y. vi F = Z 4 =
which she accused OF violating tie
moratorium act ty foreclosing cha.
tel mortgage upon furniture owned
by herself and her husband, who is
nav serving In France, was taken up
II. A. bronson cNed the charge
AGAINST the Beach bank and F. 0.
Egan Of Beach was the first - answer
fur he defense. He stated the chat
tel mortgage was taken in 1916 on
furniture owned by Mrs. Faris and
which had been hers before bar sec
ond marriage to Faris. and hat the
mortgage had been given as security
en- note which Mrs. Faris had execut-
ell n payment fOr some elevator
stccI some years bef,re She married
Faris The bank, Egan stated had
re sarded tbs mortgage transaction US
one en- n.;rely between Eer. and the
bank. Egan admitted that raris had
signed the chat:r1 mortgage and the
new notes with his wife, but had no
title in the properly nor interest in
The transaction. s9 .lg-. t.i
ta..2 enlisted last ::,Iav shortly be-
tore &c NJ. left DeatL, and soon there
a.L<r Mrs. Faris u mt 10 Wisconsin.
Ter property was let i'll the banks
hands The bank 'aw to 1t that her
house was rented and it paid the
':l",lr..i Ce on the automobile shed in
which her furniture was stored slE to
The i,pe it forccl9se'l the mortgage,
a:!cr 'epeatea attempts to procure
SIT. "m.nt on thu anci.nt notes
The lHari,.g hail not been concluded
when the defense CDulri!saljGured last
night tt. metagain This morning
The Bismarck tribune., 1918-05-21
PERSHlNG'S C0MMUNIQUE
REVEALS DEEDS OF YAL0R

Washington, D. c., May~21.-General
Pershing's communique today brought
ft's best story, SO far, of the valor and
sacrifice Of American blood on the
battlefields Of France It also gave
eloquent testimony to the spirit OF
democracy which knows no race MOI
color.
1t told Of the gallant death of Major
Raoul Lufbery, premier American ace
Of the flying corps, gentleman globe
tr0tter and one of the first fliers 0l
the celebrated Lafayette escadrille
It told also Of the heroic fight Of two
American negro soldiers, both wound
ed, who withstood raiding party OF
twenty Germans and saved comrades
from surprise and capture.
Notwithstanding these two incidents
General Pershing referred to yester
day as a "Quiet day"
The cOmmuniQue follows: hs
Headquarters American Expedition
ary Forces, May 19.-1918: IT,,
Section Aside from the activity
of the air forces on both sides, the
day; was quiet at all points occupied
by our troops. Our aviators brOugh,
down two hostile machines.
Section B-Rep0rts in hand show
a@notable Instance Of bravery and de
The Bismarck tribune., 1918-05-21

votion shown by two soldiers of an
American colored regiment operating
in French sector. Eefore daylight
on May Is Private Henry johnson and
Private Roberts, while on sentry duty
at some distance from one another
were attacked by q German .railing
party estimated at twenty men, who
advanced in two groups, attacking al
once from flank and rear.
Both men fought Dravely in hand
to hand encounters, one resorting to
the use of bolo knife after, his rifle
jammed and further fighting with bay.
onet and %butt became impossible:
There is evidence that at least one and
probably a. second ~erman was severe
ly cut. A third is known to have been
shot.
attention is drawn to, the fact that
the two colored sentries were first at
tackled and continued fighting after
reeti,irg wr',2f1S and despite the
use of grenades by a superior force.
They should be given credit for pre-
venting, by their bravery, the capture
of any of our men, Three, of our
men were wounded. two by grenades
All are recovering and the wounds in
two cases are slight.
Major Lufbery was killed in flight
during which he had been in combat.
The Bismarck tribune., 1918-05-21
.LUSKfTRIAL Is ii
!, HALTED TO GO 4
FOR ROBERTS
Man in Wisconsin Murder Tri.
angle Ordered Prosecuted
..' in Illinois

Waukesha, Wis, May 21.-
The trial of Grace Lusk for the
Staying of Mrs Mary Newman Rob,
erts was halted suddenly late this
afternoon. by Judge Lueck while he
ordered drastic action looking TO-
ward the prosecution in Cook ccun-
ty, Illinois of DR.. David A. Roberts,
This action came as the result Of
revelations drawn from the fcruler
state veterinarian under severe
cross-examination regarding his rela-
tiOns with Miss Lusk and of many
meetings in Chicago where they reg.
istered as man and wife. DR.. Rob-
erts admitted that he had paid their
hotel bills. III
After announcing that action in Wis
consin was impossible because the
statute of limitations directs that such
prosecution must be begun within one
year from the time of the alleged Of
fense. Judge Lueck called D. ]. Hem
lock, member of the bar, before
him and said: II direct you to COM,
municate with the proper authorities
in Chicago and urge upon them imme.
diate action looking toward the prose
cution of DR.. Roberts because of the
offenses he had here today admitted
committing in that city"
Mr.. Hemlock Immediately telephon.
ed to Maclay Hoyne, states attOr-
ney at Chicago, who said that he
would be glad to prosecute if the facts
justified and requested that all EVIL
dence be sent to him at once. Judge
Lueck complied with this request to-
night.
Action against DR.. Roberts by the
federal government also was hinted by
w. H. Steiner, special investigator
for the department of justice, who
was called to the witness stand by the
state early, in the afternoon.
Or. Roberts was temporarily exc,ls.
ed TO permit the taking of Stc.ner's
testimony which dealt with e. state,
ment he had obtained from Miss Lusk
in the hospital a. few days after the,
tragedy. He said he asked Miss Lusk
If She realized what she had done
and that she replied: "yes do, !
killed her because she called me such
obscene names"
did you discuss any other mat
ters with herr" He was asked.
"Yes, that l want to reserve those
matters for the government" he re-
piled.
For more than six hours DR.. Rob
erts was the center of interest III
the crowds that packed the court
room. During his third day on the