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Putnam patriot., 1918-09-06
POSTCARDS EIGHT YEARS GET
 TING FROM PUTNAM

Danielson would be the last town to insinuate anything derogatory to Putnam, sister city which is the home of many good friends of resi- dents here, but the temptation can not be resisted to call attention to the fact that some postcards mailed there in June, 1910, did not arrive here un- til Thursday morning-and Putnam IS only nine miles away
 A delivery rate of a little better than a mile year, however, is not to be taken as reflection on Putnam s speed. It might be said in that town ''it was almost impossible to find Dan- ielson on the map" but, of course, Putnam people wouldn't stoop to such a cutting thing as that.-Norwich Bulletin.
Putnam patriot., 1918-09-06
MEN IS TO 45 (INCLUSiVE)
Register on Septmber 18th, 1918

Registration offices for men liv- ing in the Towns of Killingly, Put nam, Thompson, Woodstock, Ash ford and Eastford. | Danielson-Town Hall. Putnam-Superior Court Library
 21 Elm Street.
 Warrenville-Bakers' Hall. Dayville-Columbia Hall. North Ashford-Parsonage. Eastford-Congregational Chapel. North Woodstoek-Town Clerks
 Office.
 Quinebaug-Matthew T. Dartt's
 Store. Goodyear-ofice Goodyear Cot
 ton Mills, Inc.
 East Killingly-Post Office. Thompson-Probate Building. Woodstock Valley-Post Office South Woodstock-Fair Grounds. Phoenixville-Wheaton's Store. Mechauicsyille- Kenney's Store. No. Grosvenordaie-Court Room.
 All registration offices are open from ' a. m. to p. m. on Thurs day, September f2tr, 1918.
Putnam patriot., 1918-09-06
MISS CLARK
 HAS RESIGNED
Makes the Announcement at a Party Given Thursday at
 Red Cross Work Rooms
Has Been a Most Efficient Head of
 the Woman's Department

At the first meeting of the evening class, since the summer vacation, held on Thursday night of this week, a farewell party was given to the class by Miss S. Elizabeth Clark, at which time she gave a talk to the girls and told them it was her last night with them ,as she was sending in her of ficial resignation. Ice cream and cake were served, with pansies as dec orations.
 The class presented Miss Clark a fountain pen and beautiful bunch of roses m token of their apprecia- ton. A pleasant time was had. yet mingled with the pleasure was feel ing of sadness caused by the fact that Miss Clark will no longer be at the head of the work rooms.
 Miss Clark has been a most untir- ing worker for the local Red Cross, and she has served faithfully and well, and the rapid development of the Putnam chapter is in no small part the result of her eeaseless efforts. It is to be regretted that Miss Clark feels obliged to hand in her resigna- tion.
Putnam patriot., 1918-09-06
PUTNAM GRANGE

Putnam Grange will meet Monday evening, Sept. g, in Owls hall, at 7.45. The first and second degrees will be worked. Candidates are May or and Mrs. John J. McGarry, Mrs. Aline K. Hogan, and Pearl Perry. During the lecturers hour the lectur- CT, Mrs. Bartlett, with the assistance of Assistant County Agent Sanford, will fry doughnuts. MT. Bartlett will make coffee to serve with the dough nuts.
 Wolf Den Grange has invited Put nam, Little River and Killingly Oranges to meet with them on next Wednesday, Putnam will furnish part of the program.
Putnam patriot., 1918-09-06
DID YOU KNOW THAT:

An army corps is 60,000 men. An infantry division is 19.000 men. An infantry brigade is 1000 men. A regiment of infantry is 5000
 men.
 A battalion is 1000 men A company is 250 men. A platoon is 50 men. A corporal's guard is II men. A field battery is l95 men. A supply train has 2S3 men. A machine gun battalion has 296
 men.
 An engineers regiment has 1,09S
 men. An ambulance company has 66
 men.
 A field hospital has 55 men. A major general heads field army
 and also each army corps. A brigadier general heads each in
 fantry brigade. A colonel heads each regiment. A lieutenant colonel is next in
 line below colonel. A major heads each battalion. A captain heads each company. A lieutenant heads platoon. A sergeant is next below a lieuten.
 art.
 X corporal is a squad officer.
Putnam patriot., 1918-09-06
B. D. BUGBEE
 IN AUTO CRASH
Accident Occurred Wednesday
 Near Greenfield, Mass.
Woman Riding In Bugbee Car Dies
 of Shock

A large limousine driven by Byron D. Bugbee of this city, and a roadster owned by Samuel R. Spencer of Suf- field, but driven by Joseph Claudell, came together Wednesday afternoon about o'clock on the Shelburne Mountain road, few miles outside of Greenfield, Mass. No one was in- jured, but Mrs. J. C. Southworth, who was riding in the Bugbee car, died of the effects of the shock two hours af- ter the accident had taken place. She had been removed to the Franklin County hospital.
 MT. Bugbee was driving up the steep grade In the car with him was Mrs. Bugbee. Mrs. Bugbee's brother, Charles Williams of Montague City, and Mir. Williams housekeeper, Mrs. J. C. Southworth.
 MT. Bugbee was clinging we'll to the right hand side of the road. The oth- CT car was coming down grade, and before it was realized what was hap pening, the Claudell machine crashed into Mir. Bugbee MT. Bugbee return ed to this city Thursday evening Mrs. Bugbee is remaining in Montague City.
 Mrs. Southworth's body has been taken to Vermont for burial.
Putnam patriot., 1918-09-06
PUTNAM PEOPLE FIGURE
 IN AUTOMOBILE ACCIDENTS
JOSEPH VANDALE
 MEETS HIS UNCLE
Twas a Rough Reception, But
 No One Was Hurt
Atty. A. s. Macdonald and Henry A.
 Wheelock Were Also Present

Joseph Vandale, Atty. Arthur S. Macdonald and Henry A. Wheelock left this city Thursday evening in MT. Vandale's automobile for trip to New Haven. They got as far as Will limantic in the car, but the remainder of the journey was made by New York, New Haven & Hartford It happened this way.
 The trio were riding along, and conversing as trios are wont to do on such occasions. They talked of the scenery, and styles; they talked of this and that, and finally they talked of relatives. You know, I'd like you to meet my uncle," remarked MT. Nandale.
 And then all three bit the dust The next they knew they were on the ground, and the car was on them, and a second machine was attempting to run right over the Vandale auto. No one was hurt in the least, the creases were not even knocked out of their trousers.
 So they crawled out and rubbed the Windham dust from their eyes, so as to be able to see who had caused the sudden halt in the conversation The other man had done likewise. And then they came face to face. Joe Vandale swallowed, and then pinched himself. and did all the rest of the things people do when they can't be- lieve what they see. The owner of the auto looked funny, too. Then both smiled MT. Vandale broke the silence.
 ~Mr Wheelock, my uncle; uncle, Mir. Wheelock. MT. Macdonald, my uncle; uncle, MT. Macdonald" And according to latest reports from the Thread City, uncle and the boys were having a most congenial time, and were dee-lighted to have met.
 The Vandale automobile was dam aged so that 1t was not possible to continue the journey in it.
Putnam patriot., 1918-09-06
MILITARY WORK
 FOR SCHOOLS
Pupils Will Receive Elementary Training Along With Their
 Studies
Principal Snow and Principal Ham.
 mond to Be In Charge

w L. Macdonald, superintendent of schools in Putnam. announced on Thursday that there will be military training in Putnam High school and the Israel Putnam Grammar school this year At the high school the work, which will be more advanced than last year. will be under the di- rection of Principal Snow. At the Israel Putnam school boys will be drilled by Principal w. F. Hammond At the grammar school only the boys in the 5th. 9th and 7th grades will be included They average from l2 to l5 years old. The work here will be very elementary. Just when the mil itary training will begin has not been decided, but will depend somewhat upon the weather, as Superintendent Macdonald does not want it to start while the weather is too warm.
 The State Council of Defense has sent out the following announcement with regard to military training in secondary schools:
 The introduction of military train ing into secondary schools throughout the country is being planned, accord ingt O information given out by Ar thur Howe, state director of the Unit ed States Boys Working Reserve, on his return from a meeting on this sub iect in Washington.
 The adoption of standard uniform and methods of introducing the mili- tary drill into high schools and their educational equivalents in the United States were discussed at the meeting by officials of the Department of La bor in conference with members of the War Department committee on education and special training. The the United States Boys Working Re serve, which recruited 250,000 boys 1 for farm labor this summer, and has appointed committee of three state directors of the Boys Reserve com prised of Arthur Howe of Connecti- cut, c. B. Fritche of Indiana and Chairman Dr. Henry " Gunmere of Pennsylvania. This committee has met with Captain Meras, who was ap- pointed by the War Department to draw up definite plans for the intro duction of military drills into high schools.
 It is reported that school boards in many large cities throughout the United States are already considering plans for the purchase of uniforms and the introduction of military drill. The hope is held by officials that such boards will defer letting contracts for uniforms until plans now under con sidoration by officials in Washington are announced, in order that the uni forms and the method of drill for boys in secondary schools may be standardized all over the country.
Putnam patriot., 1918-09-06

Mrs. Edw. W. Hayward of Hartford volunteered for war work where help was needed in gas mask factory and is now working there every day. Mrs Hayward is D. A. R. and we'll known by many Putnam members. She will be remembered as presiding last fall in this city when she had charge of the conference of the women's com mittees of this district of the State Council of Defense. She has son across and has been an ardent war worker in every way. Mrs. Hayward is a cousin of Mrs Eric Johnson of this city, and her husband is a relative of the Marshall Kenyons.
Putnam patriot., 1918-09-06
ENTERTAINER AT = AMBAkE
 LABOR DAI

Mir. and Mrs. Edwin Gardner of Fall River avenue. ente ained a com pany of thirty frien6 a eiambake yesterday in honor of Mrs. Geneyieve Letters and family of Patna.n, Conn Guests were present from Harrington, Providence, Pawtucket. New London, Conn, and this town The bake was served at 1 p. m. and later the com pany enjoyed games and music, after which refreshments of ice cream, cake and coffee were served.-Provi- dence Evening Bulletin, SePe> 3.
Putnam patriot., 1918-09-06
WOODSTOCK SOLDIER SEVERE
 LY WOUNDED
William H. Richardson Now In Bas.
 Hospital

Word nas been received by Mir. and Mrs. Roscoe Alden of Woodstock that William H. Richardson, who liv- ed with them up to the time of enlist ment q year ago, is severely wound ed, and now in a base hospital in France. He received his injuries in battle on July 29. Five pieces of shrapnel pierced his body. One wounded his head, his leg was brok- en, the thigh and toes on the left side were hurt, and other slight wounds were received Two comrades with Private Richardson were killed out right by tke same shell that injured him.
Putnam patriot., 1918-09-06
EUGENE w. ELLIS
 IS SUB-MASTER
Putnam Schools Opened Tues day With Increased Regis
 tration ct High School
Rural Schools Also Begin Work

Putnam schools opened on Tues day There are but few changes in faculties with the exception of the high school, where there is new Lat in teacher, new teacher of modern languages, and new sub-master. The new sub-master is Eugene w. Ellis. who succeeds Edward Snow up on the latter's assuming the principal ship. Mir. Ellis is a young man. He is a graduate of the University of Vermont, and comes to Putnam with a splendid record. He has taught for the past five years. and last year was principal of the Pennington, Conn.,, high school. He is married but has no children.
 On the opening morning there were 221 children registered at high school. and up until Thursday this number had been increased by seven. This is a gain of three students over the figures for the corresponding time last year.
 At the Israel Putnam school there has been gain in registration in the lower grades, with a slight falling off in the upper Superintendent Mac Donald explains this by the fact that the city is growing, thus increasing the number in the lower grades; but, counterbalancing this is the fact that many of the boys and girls leave school upon attaining the age of four teen, and enter the mills, attracted there by the large pay.
 Grades two and three at the Israel Putnam school were so crowded that it was necessary to have an overflow teacher Twenty are enrolled in the kindergarten.
 A new teacher was secured Thurs day for the East Putnam school. She is Miss Florence Exley, of Plainfield, Conn. This school will open on Mon day.
 The complete list of teachers for the school system follows:
 High School:
 Edward H. Snow, principal
 Eugene W. Ellis, sub-master
 Abbie H. Keith. English
 Minnie Cannon, Commercial
 Lucy F. Rice, Latin
 Mary P. Clarke, French
 Agnes Osborne, sewing
 Elizabeth Donovan, cooking Edith Nj. Kent, grade 8.
 Israel Putnam School:
 Walter E. Hammond, principal Etta NJ. Whiting, 9th
 Carrie B. Gascoigne, 5th
 Emma J. Dutton. 4th
 Ethel s. Strahan, 3rd
 Mary Burke, End and 3rd overflow Natalie Dion, 2nd
 Lillian Flanagan, 1st
 Gertrude Warner, grade l assist and
 Adelaide F. Rabbit, kindergarten
 Smith Street:
 Ella I. Callard, principal
 lara B. Gibson, upper classes Marion Renshaw, lower
 Sawyer:
 Bertha o. White
 Lucy Farrows
 Gary: Anna I. Furlong.
 Putnam Heights:
 Mildred Torrey
 East Putnam: Florence Exley.
Putnam patriot., 1918-09-06
SON WOUNDED IN FRANCE

Herbert Brown, employed at the Putnam Woolen Company, has receiv- ed word that his son Raymond has been wounded. The son has been re- turned to this country, and landed re- gently at Newport News. It is be- lieved that he came over on the same boat that Archie Roosevelt returned on. The boy enlisted from Fabyan.
Putnam patriot., 1918-09-06
SON WOUNDED IN FRANCE

A few days ago Mrs. Thomas of Grove street received word that her son, Chauncey Sinclair, of the ia nous Rainbow division, had been se- verely wounded three weeks ago Al though MT. and Mrs Thomas have ca bied. nothing further has been heard
Putnam patriot., 1918-09-06
PUTNAM WooLEN TO PLAY

Putnam Woolen base ball team will meet Joe Marcustry's All Stars from Webster Saturday afternoon on the high school lot This is one game of series, and both teams are claim ing that they will win, which means that there will be some fast ball.
Putnam patriot., 1918-09-06

Are you shocked to see the lady drink ing ships?
 You drink ships every time you use sugar unnecessarily, in beverage.
 Seyenty-fve per cent of the sugar used in this country has to be brought here in sAips. Every possible ship is needed tor
Putnam patriot., 1918-09-06

o. c. Bosworth and family, who have been at Monument Beach, Cape Cod, for the past two months, have just returned home.
Putnam patriot., 1918-09-06

Administration. the transportation of troops and supplies to the other side.
 Eliminate sugar as luxury, and you release many ships for war purposes. Teach your appetite to remember this DON'T DRINK SHIPS.
Putnam patriot., 1918-09-06

"Join the Fighting Fourth
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1918-05-04
THE RELIGION OF HERoIsM

In cougby Dawsons article the Glory OF the lrehcne
this paragraph: ~ ..auo
Now that L We been out Of the fighting Tor Il wh'e''
see that there religion there, religion which VIII "o
mate tbe world when the warts ended the religion OF
heroinism It's fmny-you away to the most ua'"""'
undertaking ever invented and you come back cleaner III
81. T ana thing that redeems the horror that it does
make man momenariy big enough to be in sympathy VIII"
his Creator ., .
Isn't that grand conception and what mother or iathe nav
ING boy in the battle does not feel beside the sorroy III e
sense of pride that they who has embraced he
Of berosm saving grace indeed for his not herom separa
from duvq Ueroism one the finest words in the language
is the real part character and without 'here Is scan
n What berosm We will need in the peace that follows inc
war and thank God the will furnish them!
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1918-05-04
GIVE GARDEN "a PLACE IN THE
sun"

Most garden vegetables viii not
make a satisfactory growth where
they are shaded during even n part OF
the day, according to the garden spe-
cialists Of the U. S. Department OF
1t is extremely difficult
to find space in the city backyard
where there is not some share at least
a portion of the daylight hours. Such
plants as lettuce, onions and plants
raised for their leaves can be grown
in considerable shade, but beans, to-
matoes, beets, peas, corn, and carrots
must have fair amount of sunshine
If they are to amount to anything.
1t would be a waste of costly seeds
to plant most garden crops on the
north side of the house or near high
board fence that would effectually
shut out the sunlight. Those can not
provide a plot of ground in the sun
shine are advised to confine their gar
dening to the few crops that will make
fair growth in partial shade.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1918-05-04
BICYCLE PARADE MAY 8

To celebrate bicycle week there will
- bicycle parade on May 8. All
bicycle riders are asked to take part
n the parade and to decorate their
bicycles. Prizes will be given for the
four best decorated bicycles. The
prizes are as follows:
First prize-Bicycle tire.
Second prize-A big bicycle pump,
Third prize-Bicycle horn.
Fourth prize-A bicycle cyclometer.
The first, third and fourth prizes
were donated by Karl ]. Bowder and
the second prize was donated by j. T.
Kackley & Co.
Messrs. Carl Dodds, Frank Tolle
and NJ. ]. Mccarthy will act as judges
The parade will leave Market street
about $3.50 p. m.
The prizes are on exhibition In II,
Chamber of Commerce window. The
county boys who have bicycles are i'll
vited to take part in the parade.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1918-05-04
ANNOUNCE PRICES on KENTUCKY
COAL

Washington, May - Prices at
which coal may be sold at the mines
in the states of Indiana and Montana
and in certain districtsof Illinois, Col
orado, Kentucky and Tennessee, ef-
fective May l, were announced to-
night by the fuel administration
Maximum prices fixed in the orders
follow.
Indiana-Mine run, $500; prepared
sizes 1920; slack or screenings $l'1o'
Brazil Block-mine run, $2.95; pre-
pared sizes, 1925; slack or screenings
s1.7O. The former prices were $l.95
$500 and $1.7O, respectively on In
diana grades and $2.95 for prepared
sizes and $40 for slack or screen
ings on Brazil block.
Kentucky-Blue gem coal mined IN
Knox and Whitley counties by the
GENERATORS who are members OF the
Tri- County Blue Gem Coal Operators
Association; Mine run, $3.55, prepared
sizes, $3.50; slack or screenings, $2'4o
Tennessee-Blue gem coal minet
in Campbell County by operators wh'
are members of the Tri-County Blu'
Gem Coal Operators Association
Mine run, 1855; prepared sizes, $3.50
slack or screenings, $40.
Prices fixed for Colorado, Ken
lucky, Tennessee and Illinois In dis
tricts indicated are based upon re
classifcations and former prices TO
comparison are not available.
Operators who have complied witt
the terms of the wage advance agree
ment will be permitted to add a
cents a ton to the selling prices a
the mines.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1918-05-04
"sTocK STILL IN SHEER ABATEMENT

Reports from Washington say that Secretary Baker, on HIS
return from Europe, amozed at the pessms which " o
here regarding the military France The Secretary has always
h amozed at the pemisn which he has found IN connection
with any military situation He was amazed that anyone sno"u
think we were not keeping up with item OF our war programme
He was amazed that anyone should complain because there were no
overcoas for soldiers in cantonment' ha' anyone s
naoved because there had than years delay IN making
roo, start with the work producing machine guns that anyone
boud critce the Department for not putting on top speed
everywhere In fact Mr. Baker has been Mary lapy among
statesmen Everything has been for the best and everything Will
turn out all right He evidently does not believe 'ha 'e o ~
those who help themselves o.,.-o.,.oo-..c-
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1918-05-04
Forest Avenue VI. +. Church.

Forest avenue NJ. L. Church.
The services for Sunday, May 5,
will be as follows:
Sunday School $3.50 a. m, George
NJ. Harding, Superintendent. The re-
gular Sunday School program will be
used. Everybody awake to come to
Sunday School Sunday
Following the Sabbath School pro-
gram, a Service Flag will be dedicated
in Honor of the twenty boys who Is
now in the service of our country.
The following is the program:
systematically Congregation.
Prayer by pastor.
A Conclusive Prayer read by
Georgia Carrigan.
Offering.
Solo by Miss Gertrude Harding Fet-
ter.
Reading by HERNIA Hunsicker
Response by George N. Harding.
Address by pastor.
Address-Patriotsm by ii. c. Cur
ran.
Song-Star Spangled-B Banner by
congregation.
Benediction.
The Rev. Thomas Kerr, our Local
preacher, within the charge vii
preach the evening sermon. Brother
Kerr is a splendid man and our mem
bership Is urged to be present to heal
him.
JF. RUGGLES, Pastor.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1918-05-04
Third Street VI. L. Church.

Third Street VI. L. Church.
We are expecting the largest at
tendance at our Go-to-Sunday-School
Day service we have ever had on a
like occasion. Service will begin at
$3.50 a. m. Mr.. Carl Dodds will have
charge of the opening exercise, LEAD
the singing and sing in special quaI
tet. violins, cirnets, a trombone and
piano will accompany the singing. The
teachers and classes will be at their
best and ready to welcome all visi-
tors and show them how nice 1t is to
20 to Sunday School. The Superin-
tendent, Mr.. |. NJ. Lane, expects to be
present, the first time since last De-
cember. Over two hundred and fifty
Sunday School papers will be distrib-
uted to those in attendance. oDnt let
anyone be a stay-at-home on this
great day.
Epworth League devotional service
at 6:45 p. m. led by Miss Almeida
Huff Topic. Progressive Chris
tians." Mrs. Fetters will sing a solo
at this service.
Evening church service at 1880,
Subject. "Paul's Pastoral Epistles."
We ask our members, friends. yisl-
tors In the city-everyone to attend
all our services.
J 3. X. HUNT, Pastor.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1918-05-04
Mt. Gilead

Mrs. Emma Apologize is on the SICK
list.
Mr.. and Mrs. True Barry spent one
day last week with relatives in ONO
Mr.. and Mrs. Grover Frazier spent
from Saturday until Sunday with Mrs
Robert Davis of Washington.
miss Leila Arnold has the German
measles,
MIR. Garfield Rose spent several days
last week with relatives at Mt Car
mel.
Mr.. and Mrs. Pete Follmer was
shopping in Maysville Monday.
Mrs. Nancy Martin and family spen
Saturday and Sunday with friends a
Lewisburg.
Mr.. w. S. Calvert and wife, Ben Gil
and family, Mrs. Cruel and daughte'
spent Sunday with Mrs. Leslie Parker
Mr.. and Mrs Davenport spent Sat
urday and Sunday with Mr.. william
Sparks.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1918-05-04
Washington sbyterian Church.

Sunday School at 2 D. m. next Sun
day instead Of 10 a. m. as announced.
Mrs. James b. Wood and Mrs. James
B. Ross of Maysville will be with us
for the Sunday School and take part
In the exercise. Remember this Go
to-Sunday- School" Day in Kentucky
so let's have a record breaking at
tendance.
Preaching Immediately after Sun
day School.
". 2. HOOPER. Pastor.