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Putnam patriot., 1918-08-23

Y., going the first of the week.
 Nr and Mrs. Milo Warren are en- tertaining Mrs. Warren's niece from Milford. Mass, for the summer
 Jonh Smith and son and E. M Wheaton are on a business trip to New Hampshire, where Mr Wheaton recently acquired extensive lumbc interests.
 F. l. Kelley was at Camp Devens recently and called on Corporal Nel- son Mansfield, whom he found slowly recovering from his injury. He is now able to sit up.
 A. A. Buchanan and Frank H. Con- verse, members of Company D, at tended the 5Oth annual reunion of the 18th regiment Connecticut volun- teers, at Norwich. Wednesday.
 William Rafferty. Jr, and his sis ter Elizabeth, who have been visiting at Pleasant View with Silas Wheel ock's family. motored up from there on Thursday, bringing Miss Elizabeth Wheelock.
 Harry C. Meinken motored to Pleasont View with George Bradley for the weekend. Mrs Meiaken, who has been there two weeks = he guest of Mrs Bradley, returne+ with them Sunday night.
 Mrs. Collins, wife of the Rev. MT. Collins of Ashford, was brought to the Day Kimball hospi--l Wednesday with an infected finger The infec- ton was caused by a cat scratching Mrs. Collins last Sunday.
 The Fishing Quartette, of which AL derman Joe Lapalme and Chief Al phonse Boursier are two prominent members, are planning for another of their delightful outings and dinners at the Sheldon farm, Sunday, Sept. 1st.
Putnam patriot., 1918-08-23
MOTOR DRIVEN HAND CAR CRASHES
 INTO FREIGHT TRAIN SUNDAY P. M.
THREE OF SEVEN SECTION MEN RIDING ON CAR TAKEN
 TO HOSPITAL-ALL WILL RECOVER


Mrs. Lillian Russ, had three ribs brok- en on the left side; William Hanley Pomfret Center, 50 years old, hus- band of Carad H Hanley had brok- en collar bone. All also received min or cuts and bruises
 Michael D Sullivan of Pomfret Center is foreman of the section crew. The gang had been at work during the day near the Thompson line They started home about 4.30 o'clock, and when they rounded a sharp curve between Thompson and Putnam they saw the rear end of the freight ahead. The power was shut off and the brakes applied, but the car could not be stopped. It crashed into the rear end of the freight and was badly damaged Russ refused to re main at the hospital over night The others have since been discharged.
Putnam patriot., 1918-08-23
TWO KILLED IN WOODSTOCK
 WHEN STAGING GIVES WAY
MRS. SHAW FOUND
 DEAD ON FLOOR
Body Was Discovered Tuesday Morning By Tenant Down
 Stairs and Milkman
Had Been In Poor Health For Some
 Time and Expected Death

Failing to find the milk bottle in it's accustomed place. Tuesday morning. and the arrival of the milkman. E. E. Sanderson. caused Mrs (. l.. Adams. who lives down stairs to go to the up per story home of Mir. and Mrs. Geo. E. Shaw, Wilkinson street. where she found Mrs. Shaw's dead body lying on the kitchen floor between the stove and the sink It is believed that the body had lain there all night as Mrs. Shaw was in the house alone, and she had not been seen or heard since just before supper time Monday evening Apoplexy was the cause of death
 Mr. Shaw, who conducts a jewelsy store on Main street. being without q matchmaker, went to Thompson Mon day night to repair some clocks He decided to stay with his sister on Thompson hill over night Mrs Shaw. who has previously had some bad at. taeks, was conscious of her condition and had told the people in the house that if they heard any unusual noise in her tenement to investigate. She expected and wished to be taken away quickly.
 Tuesday morning Mrs Adams had glanced up the back stairs, and seeing the kitchen door open thought that Mrs. Shaw had arisen, but upon hear ing no noise up stairs had spoken to her sister, who was visiting her, about it. and when the milk man came and seeing that the bottle was not set out for him as usual, she asked him to go to the head of the stairs with her, and she went into Mrs. Shaws' apartment calling to her as she went from room to room, but received no response. As she returned to the kitchen she saw feet sticking out beyond the end of the stove, and there lay Mrs. Shaw fully dressed, where she had fallen in the painless and sudden death that she had expressed the wish should be hers. Mrs Adams called Mir. San derson into the room and he verified the fact that Mrs Shaw was beyond human ais.
 Mir. Shaw was about to telephone to the house to inquire if everything was all right, when he was apprised of Mrs. Shaw's death.
 A light was burning over her iron ing table, and she had evidently been engaged in sprinkling clothes, as was
Putnam patriot., 1918-08-23

Jarvis r Hall, TO. and Herbert Me Gomber. 73, were killed at West Woodstock, Wednesday afternoon, when swinging staging on which they were at work clapboarding q barn at the home of Charles Il Thayer broke and let them fall about thirty feet to the ground, Hall died instantly from Il fractured skull and McGomber within an hour from in ternal injuries. Both men had long resided in the village and were well known
 Both the house and barn at the Thayer place were underfgoing re- pairs Carpenters were shinglng the roof of the house and McComber and Hall were at work on the barn The staging used by the two men was such as painters use. and ladder with boards laid on t held in position by two grapphng hooks A board on the roof of the harm to which one of these hooks was fastened became lose and let the end down. No one saw the men fall, Doubtless the pounding of the carpenters shingling the house drowned the noise made. It was not until Theodore Brown and a compan ion passed along the highway and saw the two men lying on the ground that the accident was discovered. Dr, Pike was hastily summoned. When he arrived he found that Hall was dead McComber was beyond human aid and died within few minutes. Permis. sion was given for the removal of the bodies to the homes.
Putnam patriot., 1918-08-23
Rear Half of Freight Runs Down Grade and Crashes ln- to Standing Train Behind
William Devoe, Telegraph Operator at Hampton, and James McGill,
 Trainman, Have Narrow Escape

After a thrilling ride half way down a 50 foot embankment in ca boose ear that turned over and over, William Devoe, telegraph operator at Hampton railroad station, on his way to his home in West Medway, Mass and James McGill, fagman of an east bound freight train, home Medway, Mass, were taken to the Day Kimball hospital, shortly after o'clock Mon day morning, and, after examination, were found to be but slightly injured, their wounds consisting of cuts, bruis- es and scratches They were dis charged from the hospital during the day That the two men were not kill ed or more seriously injured is due to luck more than to anything else
 The accident happened on the main line of the N. Y, N. H & H. railroad south cf the Putnam railroad station, shortly before ? o'clock Monday morning. The exact spot was little more than 100 feet south of the tres tie that spans the Quinebaug river. 75 feet in the air.
 The peculiar accident happened shortly after a freight known as 4. B. 6. Hartford to Boston, pulled into Putnam yard As is customary with heavy train the line of cars were split to allow the engine and forward cars to proceed on the upgrade so that the engine could take water at the water plug
 During this time another freight train, O. B 2, Harlem River to Bos- ton. pulled in and came to stop at the southern end of the Putnam rail road yard It stopped at the yard limit, knowing that there was train ahead in the yard.
 In some manner unknown, the brakes on the rear half to train A. B.. 6, which was left standing, were re- leased and the cars started backwards on the down grade toward the train behind. The track at this point forms a sag. The railroad trestle is the cen tre and from there westward the track is up grade. The released cars gained momentum and when crossing the bridge and headed for the up grade had gained considerable head way The engineer on 0. B. saw the rear lights of the caboose coming down on him and continually blew a warning whistle. The midnight screeching of the whistle awakened many residents of the southern sec ,tion of the city who were startled at the unusual noise. The engineer see ing that the signal was not answered or responded to, was unable to deter mine the cause, but. when he saw that collision was inevitable, called to
Putnam patriot., 1918-08-23

her usual Monday evening custom, when she was stricken.
 Mrs. Shaw was one of the promi- nent women of Putnam, and was known to almost everyone, She was prominent in church and society cir cles and was an ardent worker for most every philanthropic enterprise undertaken in the city She had been a member of the Second Congrega- tional church for years, and for over thirty years sang in the choir. In the Ladies Social Circle and other aux diaries of the church she was always found taking an active part. She had pronounced views of her own, and no one could ever say that they did not know just where Mrs Shaw stood on any question.
 There was not a person who knew her but knew that she was large hearted, generous and ever willing to help others. and many little kindness es she had done for friends and neighbors, often being sent for in time of illness and distress and never turning a deaf ear to any appeal Mrs. Shaw was womanly woman, fear less woman, and went ahead as she thought was right regardless of what others might think
 Mrs Shaw traced her lineage back to Revolutionary times. She was a member of the Elizabeth Porter Put nam Chapter, D. A. R., and attended the meetings regularly. Born in Ab- ington, April 10, 1856, Ellen S., was the daughter of c. Dwight and Eliza beth Sharpe She attended the dis trict schools in Pomfret and in 1872 removed with her parents to Putnam, where she finished her education in the grade schools of the town.
 In 1875 she married George F.. Shaw, then clerk in the store of his uncle, Edward Shaw, whom he after wards succeeded in business. One child was born to them, Mrs. Silas M. Wheelock of Putnam. Besides this child, Mrs Shaw leaves her husband and a brother, C. Dwight Sharpe, School street, and half sister, Mrs Ripley Allen of Hartford
 The funeral service was held from the Shaw home Thursday afternoon, Rev. F. D. Sargent officiating. The service was simple, in compliance with Mrs. Shaw's expressed wish be- fore she died. Burial was in Grove street cemetery
 The bearers were John G. John son, George W. Gilpatric, Omer Milot and E. L. Kelley. Burial was in Grove street cemetery.
Putnam patriot., 1918-08-23

fiss Edna Sheldon has returned
 m visit in Danielson.
 Mrs Lewis Carmack spent the weekend in Woonsoeket.
 Mr and Mrs. R. W Ringland, Me charles street. are in Keene, N. H.
 D.. J. B. Kent has returned from a visie to Truro, N &, his old home.
 Mrs. John J. Tanning and son Har- old are visiting relatives in Pawtuck- ct
 Mr and Mrs. Byron Howard are entertaining Mir. Towards brother from Hartford.
 The Child Lumber Corporation is to occupy the room formerly occupied by Ralph Tavel.
 Rev. George D. Stanley and family are spending the week at the Willi- n.antic camp ground.
 Miss Evelyn TourtelIotte of South Hadley, Mass, formerly of Putnam, has been a guest of friends here.
 Mrs. Geo. s. Bradley was up from her cottage at Pleasant View, R. l., to attend the funeral of Mrs George E. Shaw
 Miss Katherine Seward is on her way home from California, starting this week Thursday, and is expected Monday of next week.
 Frances Martell was taken to the state farm for women by Captain Fee
Putnam patriot., 1918-08-23
MIR. FILES NOT IN FRANCE

A report gained currency in Put nam that Harold Files. formerly su- perintendent of schools, was in France doing r. NJ (. A. work. This is not so
 In a letter received from George T. Challoner, formerly an instructor in the Putnam Trade school, now in Schenectady, he says: II notice in the last copy of The Patriot receiv- ed a statement to the effect that Mir Files is doing r. NJ C. A. work in France. This was very much of sur prise, as l am at present living with the family here, and working in the same building with Mir Files every day At present writing he is on the other side of the table,
Putnam patriot., 1918-08-23
S75.OOO FOR WATER
 WORKS ADDITION
Vote Was S3 Yes and 5l No.- No Excitement, No Contest and Apparently Little Inter- est
of S5sl Made For
 Sewers and ss6s.oO For Curb

The number of votes cast was greatly reduced. but the voters again went on record as standing behind the city of fieials and their recommendations for water works improvements by appro- priating S75, ,000 to cover the expense of the work as proposed.
 On Friday. June Il. the matter was first voted on. At that time l40 yot- ed yes and l03 voted no. On Mon day only little more than half the number voted that voted the first time. The total vote was l34, SS vot- ing for the appropriation and 5l against it,
 The first meeting developed con test, but on Monday the opposition was lacking An interested person had a truck carrying voters to vote in favor, but no one was out in opposl- ton. The second meeting was made necessary to supply teehnicality that was overlooked at the first meeting This was done to satisfy the corpora ton that has agreed to loan the city the money
 At $50 there was another special city meeting. The first vote was to see if the city would appropriate the sum of s58l to lay $50 feet of sewers on South Meadow street, and includ- ing S1Sl to reimburse the Eclipse Manufacturing Company for money expended for sewers.
 On South Meadow street the sewers will take care of practically a new village created by the Manhasset Manufacturing Company. This con cern carries large pay roll, one of if not the largest, in the city, and has been a great addition to the manufac. turing interests of Putnam.
 In the case.of the Eclipse Manufac turing Company, this concern alst erected number of new dwellings It put in it's own line of sewer witt the understanding that the concerr would be reimbursed by the city This was some time ago, and the mat ter has just been adjusted.
 The second vote was to see if tht city would appropriate the sum oi S569.0 % to lay curbing and gutters or the east side of Church street north of Providence street and to properly grade the street This will improve the property of another important manufacturing concern, the Putnam Manufacturing Company.
 Apparently the voters recognized the justice of all of these desired i'm. provements, as the money was voted without dissenting vote.
Putnam patriot., 1918-08-23

moned and before 10 o'clock Monday morning had the west bound track clear Trains over the east bound track were able to get around the wreck as there is a switch just east of the trestle.
 Had the accident happened 100 feet further to the east the cars would have dropped of the trestle in to the river 70 feet below, and human life would have been lost
 During the early morning hours hundreds of people walked down the track to view the wreck One of the wrecked cars was loaded with soft coal and the other with foundry moulders sand. The engine of o. B ? was slightly damaged.
Putnam patriot., 1918-08-23
Herbert McComber

Herbert MeComber was born in West Woodstock January Is. ls45, and had always lived there. He was the son of N. E. and Cynthia Me Gomber. He was married and had one son, Harold Brett, who died in 1875 He leaves two sisters, Mrs. Ella R. Miller of Springfield. and Mrs. J. T. Mckinstry of Worcester. The funeral service was held at the West Woodstock Congregational church this Friday afternoon at O. clock, Rev Henry Baker officiating. Burial was in the family lot in the Barlow cemetery
Putnam patriot., 1918-08-23
MOTHER DESERTED LITTLE
 CHILD
Girl Picked Up and Taken to Chil.
 dren's Home

A little five years old miss was found alone near the Front street bridge, Thursday, and the police were notified. She could not give any in- formation as to her name, but said her father worked in the Red" mill,
 It was later learned that the moth CT went to Westerly where her par ents live and where her young son is. It is thought by the officers that the mother likes the boy much better than the little girl.
 The father works in Putnam mill and when he learned of the transac- tion said he would pay the little girls board He did not seem especially anxious that his wife should return.
 Join the Fighting Fourth.
 Save to Buy, Buy to Keep"
Putnam patriot., 1918-08-23
CABOOSE, CARS, AND TWO MEN DOWN
 50 FOOT BANK SOUTH OF CITY

his fireman to jump and both left the cab.
 After the crash the three cars went down the bank The crew of O. B. ? went to the assistance of anyone that might have been injured. They found Devoe and McGill inside the over turned caboose in semi-conscious condition and took them out into the air. where they were soon revived.
 A wrecker from Readville was sum-
Putnam patriot., 1918-08-23
REGISTRATION DAY

If you have become 21 years old since the 9th day of June, or if you will be 2l years old on Saturday, June 24, you are required to reg ister.
 If you belong in Putnam district, the 10th, the place for you to go is the Bar Library, Court House block, Putnam.
 You can register any time be- tween 7 a. m. and p. m.
 A heavy penalty is provided if you do not register.
Putnam patriot., 1918-08-23

Attorney Ralph Botham of New York returned to his home this week after spending a few days the guest of Hf arI Mrs Eugene Brousseau, anu 70 Ming on old friends,
Putnam patriot., 1918-08-23

Mrs Delor Viens is substituting for Mrs M H. Delaney IS ticlet seller It the Bradley theatre for a few weeks
Putnam patriot., 1918-08-23

MT. and Mrs. NJ. H. Delaney have returned from their wedding trip.
Putnam patriot., 1918-08-23
Jarvis T. Hall

Jarvis T. Hall was born in Mon.
Putnam patriot., 1918-08-23

Save to Buy, Buy to Keep.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1918-10-01

.sar. W. S. Scott of Anderson is a
sguest in the home of Mr.. and Mrs. J.
Henry West.
1pr. 7. H. Mccullough received ca
blegram few,days ago from his son
..Mayloy saying he and all the Newber-
z-sy. boys were well and happy.
ssdiss Roberta Mann is taking d
coarse at ceciPs business school in
Spartanburg.
The first person sergt. Jas. L. Hill
saw when he landed in England was
his brother, Electrician Geo. W. Hill
That vas most pleasant meeting,
aand It makes an interesting item for
this column. Both of these young men
ARE in radio commands, the latter be-
ing in Co. A, 103rd Field signal bat
TALON, and the former in Co. A, 1o5th
IF. S. B.
Mrs. Louis Mccullough received a
letter some time ago from her brother
DIR. Edward Crooks, saying that while
esout ON one Of their trips the Destroyer
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1918-10-01

farm. This is one of the biggest and
best farms ever offered at auction in
the State of South Carolina, and has
not changed hands in many years
Several good dwellings on farm. One
fine two-story residence; also good
outbuildings. This is fine cotton, grain
and grass land, and is located in as
good section as could be had in the
State. These farms will be sold at
your price. SALE TO BE CONDUCT
ED OUT on THE FARM.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1918-10-01

III. something and all were ordered
On deck to get in line. Imagine their
surprise to find out that they had
struck a whale instead of mine The
whale was captured.
Mrs. Duane A. Russell and her son,
Colvin, of Atlanta are the guests os
Mrs Robert L. Murrell4of 1880 Divine
street. Mrs. Russell is visiting her
husband and her SON, Duane, Jr, sta
toned at Camp Jackson. She will
stop over for week in Newberry be-
fore returning to Atlanta about Octo
Der 1.-The State, 10th.
Mr.. L. E. Summer shipped a pair Of
Poland China pigs to Orangeburg
Wednesday, for which he got $40.
t. Ray Gallman left Wednesday af
ternoon for Charleston to enter the
medical college.
Misses Josie and Grace Hutchinson
left Saturday week for Greenville TO
take course in the business college.
Mr.. ]. H. Barnes of the Prosperity
country has two sons, Burr and Pierce
working at the Charleston navy yard.
both we'll and doing well. Mr. Burr
Barnes, boss carpenter there, in a
late letter home says he has from SO
to 100 men working under him.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1918-10-01
e Rain or Shine! Many valuable prizes to be given ava
Join the great crowd of homeseekers and SPECTATORS

Lot of fine timber on this tract OF
land, the original growth. A new sand
clay road being built thru this tract
of land.
Now is the time to buy Real Estate,
as every one knows real estate is en-
hancing in value daily, so buy now
and reap the benefits Of the increase
in values that are bound to follow.
BE YOUR OWN BANKER. When
you put money in Real Estate you be-
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1918-10-01

come your own Banker. Real Estate
is the Bank that never closes its
doors. The best investment on earth
is a part of the earth itself. You can
make no better investment than in
purchasing one or more Of these lots
at this sale.
NOW Is YOUR CHANCE. Be at this
sale and buy one or more of the tracts.
Perhaps you have never felt able to-
own land, but since we offer you this
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1918-10-01

This farm contains 22oo acres and
will be sub-divided into small tracts
to be sold to the highest bidder. II
you want some two hundred dollar
per acre land at your own price don't
fail to be at this sale. This farm is
located on the Greenwood and New
berry road, two miles from Chappells,
20 miles from Greenwood and 18 miles
from Newberry. It was formerly
known as the R. G. Williams place.
and later known as the j. H. Johnson
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1918-10-01

Mr.. Geo. W Summer, r. of Charles
ton spent the weekend in Newberry
with his relatives, returning to his
position in the city by the sea with
Mrs. Summer, who had been spending
awhile here.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1918-10-01

Nr. j. C. Lee writes from Charleston
to have the address on The Herald
and News changed to that city from
Prosperity.
Lance swindIier has been transfer
red from Camp Jackson 20 Calap
Meade, Md.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1918-10-01
YI0I,IN LEssONS.

Miss Mary Frances Kibler, gradu-
ate in violin and piano, will teach a
aiznited number in violin this season.
Apply at 1905 Main ST., or phone %.
OF I'm.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1918-10-01
v Ladies Invited Remember the date, place and hon
Terms of Sale One-third cash; balance easy payments

grand opportunity there is no longer
any excuse for you not being land
owner.
NIB. RENT PAYER, Own your own
home. The majority OF people 80
through life never owning home Of
their own. They have paid rent many
times the price it cost to own it them
selves, and we want all people, in
South Carolina to own little home
OF their own. You can get one at this
sale.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1918-10-01
Underwear for Everybody

4 cases Mems fleece lined or ribbed
Underwear, Shirts and Drawers to
match at. .......... $50 the garment
Mems and Boys ribbed Union Suits at.
.9sc, s1.50 and 500
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1918-10-29
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