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Putnam patriot., 1919-02-07

ter as. far as the weather conditions
are concerned, cannot be remembered
by our Oldest residents.
Among the casualties of New Eng
land soldiers appears the name of
Irving Brown of Marblehead, Mass.
1t is thought by the acquaintance Of
Mrs. Inez (Soper) Brown that it may
be her husband, whom she married
just prior to his departure for the
war.
T.. D. Cady, who was station agent
at West Thompson two years ago, and
was transferred to the station at Au-
one morning last week slipped and
broke his leg near the ankle He was
taken to a hospital in Worcester,
where the fracture was reduced,
On account of the unsettled condi-
ton in prices for material and labor,
some local workmen are refusing to
give prices for spring work by con-
tract, not because of not being able
to make the price high enough, but
from a desire to receive an honest
compensation only for their labor.
At the Grange meeting Tuesday
evening a resolution was passed con-
demning the Morrison Educational
bill and to interest the representatives
from Thompson to do all they can to
defeat its passage. A good attend
ance was present. The Ideal orches-
ira of Putnam furnished music for
the social hour.
An amusing incident occurred re-
Gently to one of the citizens Of
Thompson, which seems too good to
keep. After leaving his wife at the
railroad station where he had taken
her with his auto and left her to take
the train, upon his arrival home he re-
ceived telephone message from her
at the station to return for her as the
train had gone before her arrival
there.
A delegation of Changers, repre-
sentatives of Quinnatisset Grange
visited the home of one of their men,
bers, Miss Edna Hall, at Brandy Hill
on Wednesday evening of last week
and presented Miss Hall with a trav-
cling bag containing purse of mon
ey. Miss Hall is to enter the state
| hospital in Taunton, Mass, and train
for nurse She has been very help
full in the work of the grange and hen
going away is regretted by the mem
+ bership.
Putnam patriot., 1919-02-07
FABYAN

Mrs. Martha J. Brayton of Dudley
called on Joseph Baker and family,
Saturday.
The old James Donahue place was
sold to William Raymond last Satur-
day by Mrs. Mcfarland.
Horace G. Steere spent Sunday
with his daughter, Mrs. Eddy M.
Blood of North Grosvenor-Dale.
Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph Baker spent
Friday in Dudley attending the Mas
sachusetts Agricultural College Elk
tension school held at the Grange hall
The Fabyan mill, one of three own
ed by the Fabyan Wooden Co, is run
ming on full time and overtime much
to the surprise of the employees. But
they are also very glad that their en-
ployers are able to continue running
The following guests were enter
tanned over the weekend by Mr.. anc
Mrs. Fred Meyers. Mr. and Mrs. II
Berthiaume and two children anc
Mrs. Roberts of Chicopee Falls, anc
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Racine and two
children of Montreal
Putnam patriot., 1919-02-07
THOMPSON

Miss Dorothy Covell spent Tuesday
with Miss Vera Jackson.
Miss Mildred johnson spent Tues
day with Miss Lena Smith.
Miss Gertrude Russ spent several
days with Miss Lena Smith last week.
Homer Prince of North Grosvenor-
Dale spent Tuesday with Rupert Gels
sler.
Miss Myrtice Storm of Putnam
spent Sunday with Miss Vera Jack
son.
Misses Myrtle Humes and Ethel
Davis spent Sunday with Mr.. and
Mrs. Ernest Sheldon.
Mr.. and Mrs Carol Ingraham and
family are visiting relatives and
friends in Providence.
A dance was given in the Grange
hall Tuesday evening. A Putnam or
chestra furnished the music.
Reports are out that Private Chas.
Davidson has been slightly wounded
in France. Priv Davidson was once
employed at the Ream estate.
Putnam patriot., 1919-02-07
MEMBERS OF MEMS COUNCIL
OF 100
Men In Windham County Who Es-
pouse Suffrage, Appointed

At regular meeting of the execu-
tive board of the Connecticut Woman
Suffrage association held in Hartford
the complete list of the Mems Council
of One Hundred was announced
These men, who represent practically
all professions and vocations, have
been advocates of the principle of
woman suffrage for some time in
their own communities. The list for
Windham county follows
Eric II. Johnson of Putnam, Ernest
p Chesbro of Willimantic, Judge Mil
ton A Subway of Danielson, Judge
A. Hale Bennett of Canterbury, Rev.
F. b. Harrison and f. u. tombstone
of Woodstock, F.. H. Corttis of NORTH
Grosvenor-D George Weston of
Packer, John C. Gallup of Moosup
Rev. H. M Lawson of North Ashford
Putnam patriot., 1919-02-07
NORTH WOODSTOCK

Attorney Brooks of Boston spent a
part Of last week in town.
Mr. and Mrs. A. j. Doucette Of
Worcester spent the week END with
Allison Potter and family.
Mr. and Mrs. Comrie have been to
New York, called there by the illness
and death of Mrs. Comrie's father.
A number Of Merrill Healey's
young friends gave him surprise
birthday party last Saturday evening
Games were played and refreshments
Of cake and cocoa served.
Several from here attended the flu
neral of Mrs. Henry Milligan in Elm
vile on Wednesday, The family
were former residents here, living on
what is now the John T. Johnson
place.
Mrs. Wendell Witter gave lunch
con party in honor of her husbands
birthday last week. Guests we've Mr..
and Mrs. c. NJ. Perrin, Mr.. and Mrs.
George Bosworth and Burton Bos-
worth.
Misses Mildred Brown and Ruth
Witter called on Billy Redhead last
Saturday He is still at the hospital
in Worcester and had to have his
broken bones reset as the injury was
not healing.
Invitations are out for the mar
riage of Leonard H. Healey, Jr., and
Miss Edna Lewis of Richmond Hill,
~ Y. The wedding is to be Feb. Is.
Lieutenant and Mrs. j. B. Healey ex-
pect to be present, as the former will
be on furlough at that date.
A list of the church socials planned
for the rest of the season are: Feb
ruary, Hostesses, Mrs. Wendell Wit
ter, Mrs. viii Barrett, Mildred
Brown; March, Mrs. c. NJ. Perrin,
Mrs. L. ]. Leavitt, Nellie and Minnie
Jeanette; April, Mrs. Milligan, Mrs.
Lyon, Mrs Gordon, Mrs. Todd; May,
Mrs. A. c. Hubbard, Maud Milligan,
Mrs. Skinner, Mrs Harold Hubbard;
June. Mems Social, Mr. Harrison, II.
P. Hubbard, L. ]. Leavitt, G. NJ. Per-
rim, Gilbert Upham; August, Lawn
party, Mrs Corttis, Mrs Calvin Raw
son, Mrs. Bishop, Mrs. Bugbee. Mis-
sionary meetings are to be held:
March, at Mrs. Writer'S, Miss Miriam
Woodbury., leader; April, at Mrs.
Deane's, Mrs. Harrison. leader; May,
at Chapel, Mrs. L. II. Healey, leader.
Putnam patriot., 1919-02-07
Mrs. F, w, Hinrichs

The death of Mrs. f. w. Hinrichs
brings sadness and a feeling of real
personal loss to her friends in Wood
stock, where she was greatly beloved
During the years of her summer resi-
dence here she has been vitality con-
nected with whatever made for the
best interests of the place. The fol-
lowing is taken from a New York pa
per:
Mrs. Lazelle Pauline Hinrichs, Ga
years old, wife Of Frederic w. Hin
riehs, of III Montague street, died
yesterday after an illness of two
weeks. The funeral services will be
held tomorrow afternoon at the resi-
dence of her daughter, Mrs. Freder-
lex G. Bates, 1T Amity street. The
Rev John Howard Melish, rector of
Holy Trinity church, will officiate, as
sisted by the Rev Richard Roberts,
pastor of the Church of the Pilgrims.
The cremation will be at the u. S.
CrematorY in Middle Village, L. l.
Mrs Hinrichs was born in New
York City, the daughter of the late
James M. and Eugenia Oliver Spear.
She was of Colonial ancestry and a
member of the Colonial Daughters of
the Seventeenth Century. She had
been a resident of Brooklyn most of
her lifetime and was graduate of
the Packer Institute, class Of 1874.
Her husband, who is one of Brook
lyn's best known lawyers and civic
reformers, was in the same year grad
uated from Columbia University.
Mrs. Hinrichs was for many years an
active worker in Plymouth Church
and latterly, with her husband, had
attended the Church of the Pilgrims.
She was a member of the Packer
Alumnae Association and the Brook
Ign Womans' Club, and while never
publicly interested in politics and
civics, was deeply interested in events
and shared her husbands constant
interest in the public welfare. She
was active as a eanvasser in all the
Red Cross drives, especially the last
one Mrs. Hinrichs is survived, be-
sides her husband by a son, 1t. Col.
Frederic w Hinrichs, Jr, in charge
of the u. S. Arsenal at San Antonio,
Tex. two daughters, Mrs. Frederick
c. Bates and Miss Insa l.. Hinrichs,
and four grandchildren.
Putnam patriot., 1919-02-07
ALLEGES HE
WAS HELD UP
Emerson Morse, 81, Says Albert
Perrin Stopped Him On
Highway and Struck Him
Proeures Warrant For Perrin's Ar
rest on Charge of Assault

Emerson Morse, 81, of West Wood
stock, came to Putnam Thursday af-
ternoon and procured a grand jur-
or's complaint in which he alleges
that on the evening of Monday. Feb.
), an assault was committed on him
by Albert Perrin, 65, also of West
Woodstock and neighbor, on the
highway.
According to Mr.. Morse there has
been trouble over hens that dates
back some time. He says that he was
returning from Southbridge Monday
evening when Perrin stepped out in
the road and said: I've got you nov
and you've got to talk up
Mr.. Morse says that Perrin punch
ed him in the eye and a black and
blue mark was seen under the left
eye Thursday Morse says that he
took a wagon stake and beat Perrin
off. If l hadn't said Mr.. Morse,
q might not have been here today"
Morse says that Perrin sid he had
been waiting for him to come along
for two hours
Perrin was taken to the Day Kim
ball hospital, where scalp wound
was treated, but he was discharged
the next morning. The matter will
probably come before a justice court
in North or West Woodstock in the
near future.
Putnam patriot., 1919-02-07
EAST WOODSTOCK

A daughter was born Jan. 9th to
Mr. and Mrs. George Nicely.
Mrs. Ezra May is visiting her sis
ter, Mrs. II. NJ. Clifford. in Webster.
Mrs. Eliot Clemence of South
bridge was a recent guest at Bonnie
View.
Miss Ethel Upham spent Friday
night and Saturday in Webster with
Fl. +. Bannister and family.
Mrs. Harris Potter and son Harry
of Ware, Mass, spent Thursday of
last week with G. H. Potter and wife.
Mrs. Mullen of Waterbury and
Mrs. Ezra Nicely of Allston, Mass,
are spending few weeks with Geo.
Nicely and family.
A missionary meeting will be held
next Wednesday afternoon with Mrs.
Alton. Topic, "The Call for Lead
ers" Leader. Mrs. Bosworth.
A telegram has been received
from Wendell Bosworth and Ralph
Eddy saying they arrived in New
York Monday evening and were going
to Camp Mills. They expect to be
home soon.
At the Community club Feb. IL a
debate has been arranged by the COM
mittee with the following question
Resolved, That the Morrison Bill au-
thorizing state control of all the
schools in the state, now before our
State Legislature, ought to become a
l& The leading disputants are Rev.
F. B. Harrison, Principal Wallace
Hall, Charles NJ Perrin and 0. A.
Hiscox Several ladies' have also
promised to speak.
A very successful social was given
by the men of the parish last Friday
evening, 100 or more being present.
A supper of beans, salads, rolls,
raised doughnuts, pies, coffee vas
served in the chapel Burton Bos-
worth gave an interesting talk on his
experiences on the battle-fields Of
France. He was at Verdun and Ar
gonne Forest during the last drive.
Rev Harry Lawson of Union was
present and several of Mr.. Bos-
Worth's friends. A social time was
enjoyed with chorus singing.
Putnam patriot., 1919-02-07
POMFRET LANDING

Mrs. r. Hilton visited Mrs. Ivan
Kempton on Monday.
Fred Fulton is able to resume his
duties.
Mrs. G. f. Kempton has been on
the sick list, but is feeling much bet
ter.
Martin Hanley was under the doc
tors care last week, but is improving
in health at the present time.
Mrs. j. b. Clapp returned from
Woodstock, and has been spending a
few days with friends in Danielson.
Priv. Charles Crimes, Jr., of Camp
Devens has been discharged from the
service and is at home at the present
time
Many are taking advantage Of the
good skating, some of the older folks
enjoying the sports as well as the
children.
Putnam patriot., 1919-02-07
EAST THOMPSON

Mrs. George Morse is on the sick
list.
Emil Bayer of Norwich spent the
weekend at home.
A bean supper will be held in the
Kings Daughters hall on Wednesday,
Feb. r.
Charles Hilton and family of Hart
ford visited Mr.. and Mrs. Ross over
the weekend.
Mrs. Elias Joslin spent Friday with
her daughter, Mrs. John Templeman
of Webster
Mrs. John Johnson spent the week
end with Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur john
son of Worcester.
Miss Unabell Mathewson has given
up her studies at Southbridge gram
mar school and will attend grammar
school in North Grosvenor-Dale.
Putnam patriot., 1919-02-07
WEST THOMPSON

Raymond McNally spent Sunday
with William johnson.
John Anderson and family spent
Sunday with s. P. Sandstrom.
Miss Lena Smith spent Tuesday
evening with Miss Mildred Johnson.
Mrs. Hislop and daughter of Put
nam spent one day last week with
Mrs. Daniel Brayton.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. Klinke have NOV
ed into the house formerly occupied
by Mr. and Mrs. Wadsworth.
Private Amedia Bernier, who is
now working in hospital in Boston.
spent the weekend with his parents
here.
A letter was received by w. P.
Flanagan from his son William, stat
ing that he has returned from France
and is now stationed at Newport
News.
Mrs. John Kenney, (nee Vincelett)
formerly of West Thompson, died at
her home at Lynn, Mass. Services
were held at the Sacred Heart church
here and burial was in st. Mary :
cemetery at Putnam.
Putnam patriot., 1919-02-07
THE CROSVENORDALES NEWS SECTION

The thefts in North Grosvenor-
Dale still continue. The barn of
Philip Durant was opened by break
ing the lock early on Wednesday and
an attempt made to steal the horse.
The robbers were evidently frighten-
ed away by the dog which barked flu
riously, but the horse was loosed and
escaped from the barn, running seme
distance before it was caught.
Putnam patriot., 1919-02-07

A dance is to be held in the Union
hall next Saturday evening by the
high school students.
H. c. Greenlaw, the agent of the
local mills, has purchased a new en-
closed National touring automobile.
The Grosvenor-Dale Co posted no.
tees last Monday that 4s-hour
week would begin at the mills next
week.
Three loom ixers ]. Frechette, Jo-
seph Beaulac and Henry Harper, sew
cred connections with the Grosvehor-
Dale Co. last Tuesday
Many people from here attended
the motion picture play, "The Girl
from the Marsh Croft" at the Wor-
cester theatre in Worcester during
the week.
George E. Whitney, Wilfred Belle
rose and Clarence Seaver enjoyed
their second fishing trip of the season
last Saturday afternoon. Seventeen
catches was the result, none of which
was very large As on the previous
trip, George Whitney had the best
luck.
George f. Whitney, who for four
teen years was employed here by the
Gresvenor-D Dale Co, resigned his po-
sition last Tuesday. The resignation
is to take effect Saturday, Feb. Sth.
Mr.. Whitney worked for ten years in
the mill office, but for the past four
years has been overseer of the out
side and farm department Mr.
Whitney IS well known and well lied
here and leaves a host of friends. For
the next few weeks he is to visit his
parents in Putnam.
Putnam patriot., 1919-02-07

Mrs. Anne Seaver has now recov-
cred from her recent attack of illness.
Mr. and Mrs. Gustaf johnson were
week.
A Red Cross meeting was held on
Wednesday of this week at the hose
house.
The school in the Upham district
closed this week on account of the
resignation of their teacher, Miss
Hawthorne.
Most of the farmers have finished
filling their ice houses. The ice is
nine inches thick and of good quality
Private John Conan has reached
this country after five months in
France He reports having been in
some big battles,
Mrs. Algot Swanson is somewhat
better from her recent illness. She is
being cared for by her daughter, Miss
Ruth Swanson.
Work is progressing on the Charles
johnson store, which will be ready
and convenient for business in one
large apartment
There was basket ball game at
the high school building on Wednes-
day between the freshmen and ninth
grade. The game was won by the
freshmen.
Winifred Buck has gone to the
State Sanatorium at Norwich. He has
been in poor health for some time
Leon Walker drove him to the sana-
torium on Sunday in his car.
Putnam patriot., 1919-02-07
SOUTH WOODSTOCK

William Morgan is having his home
wired for electric lights.
Dewitt Miller and William Nor
gan, Jr., celebrated their BIRTHDAYS
together on January 31st with a
birthday party at the home of De
Witt Miller's parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
Frank Miller. A good many Young
people We're present and fine time
was enjoyed by all.
Putnam patriot., 1919-02-07
WOODSTOCK

David Seaman of Providence was
in town last Friday.
Mr.. and Mrs w. C. Child were in
Brookline, Mass, a few days this
week
Word has been received of the
death of Miss Abbie Caldwell, who
will be remembered as an Academy
assistant teacher. She was teaching
in Waterbury, Conn.
Putnam patriot., 1919-02-07
If Your Feet Ache and Burn

And make you tired al over, ask any
druggist for Aliens Foot-Ease, the
Antiseptie powder-Shake it in your
shoes and walk all day in comfort II
has no equal for Corns, Bunions,
Blisters or Callouses. Used by Amer
lean, British and French soldiers.
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Putnam patriot., 1919-02-07

Advertise in The Patriot.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-11-08

just to show that the court of com mon council, the real representatives of the city have. nothing to say as 10 the conduct of the ferry business. II is all with the ferrys eonnai toner's, given them by legislative law at the last session of the legislature that created the commission and defined the duties of the commissioners. Should the commission wish to hire money to carry on the business, III excess of S10,e000 they snust first get that authority from the court or com mon council. The council is given authority to appoint the commission CTS for specified terms, with the pro- vision that not more than two of the three c"rnrnissioners shall be of the same political party. The commits sioners serve wi.Aout pay, bu. in. the exercise of their authority they lslve a superintendent of the ferry who, re- ceives a substantial salary, Fand he represents the commissioners in the active management of the ferry basi- ness. 4a
 Wonder # theirSahas any political | play on the part of Alderman Harry c. Chappell in presenting, and unan- imous adoption by the court of com
 mon council, of the resolution favor ing self determination for Ireland
 The resolution states thar the eetrt
 of common council of the city zoe,
 on record as favoring the.e self de termination of Ireland, and that the
 council is opposed to the adoption Q ] the covenant until Irelad's right t l govern herself Is established. Not 2
 member peeped in opposition, ant 1 none spoke in favor, even MT. Chap pell statig that he presented the reso
 lution by request. but took pleasur' in the presentation. |.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-11-08
SCOTLAND

The Ladies' Aid society held Hal lowe'en super Friday night. the 31st in the chapel. The proceeds. over $20, are to be used for church repairs.
 The children of the local school gave an operetta in grange hall Friday and Saturday nights, Oct. 24 and 9 un- der the direction of the teachers, Miss Virginia Treichler and Miss Nellie Gerhardt. The sum of SS5 was netted to be used for Victrola for the school.
 Several young people from here at tended the masquerade at Hampton last week Friday night. E Miss Nettie Moseley is confined to the house because of tonsilitis.
 Roy Tracy and Archer Lowering are employed in Hartford. There was a party Saturday night at the home of Anna Zeigler on her twenty first birthday. Games were played, and refreshments were served to about thirty-f1ve guests. The w. C.. T. U. is planning a play to be given the latter part of the month.
 Luther B. Clark is moving into the house formerly owned and occupied by Charles A. Brenn. The bungalow being built by Otis Sherman is nearing completion. School closed early Tuesday on ac. count of teachers meeting.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-11-08

home of the bride, Rev. Theodore Bacheler performing the ceremony. Only relatives ,.zWere4 present. MF. Lousees is senip1oyed on ; the railroad, and Miss Bugbee taught school tor a number ofstyearss
 The Boy Scouts have challenged the Camp Fire Girls of South Wilmington to- g. Red Cross membership contest on the ! following Conditions: That the contest be begun immediately. and that it be continued to Noy. II. That the winning organization be the one which, secures the larger number of members for the. Red Cross. The amount collected has no bearing on sthsS contest. That sthe. Camp Fire Girls limit their solicitations to that district known as South Wilmington and that the Boy Scouts limit their solicitations tos thes remaining districts of town, TT hat the losing organization serve a Adog supper to the winning organization. The Camp Fire Girls have aofgpted the challenge with much enthusiasm.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-11-08
LFDYARD

lowe'en social in. the vestry of the Con gregational church Friday evening, Oct. 31st. The vestry was decorated Games were played and cake coffee and doughnuts were served. The sue cess of the social is due tosthe earnest efforts of the social committee Of which Miss Frieda Goodenough is Chairman.
 Rev. A. E. Kinmouth officiated Sun day morning at the Congregational church, due to the absence of Rev. MT. Goodenought pastor of the church. who was called away by the. illness of his father Rev Mir Kinmouth preached from the 14th chapter of Mark. 14th verse.
 Ray D. Holdridge of Storrs visited his parents Sunday. He was accom- panied by Henry BeveridLge of Indian
Norwich bulletin., 1919-11-08
LISBON

B Rev. ". J. Reynolds, Miss Lucy Baldwin, M T. 55andss Mrs. J. II. Kennedy, Mir. and Mrs. Floyd Ray attended the conference of six churches in Plain field Wednesday.
 Hyde was in, Hartford Wed- nesday to attend the state Sunday school convention, ,5Aas delegate from NeWent Sunday school.
 Alfred Kennedy, with Mir. and Mrs August Hoelck of East Norwich, mo- tored to Springfield Sunday.
 Miss Annie Gillette returned to Leb- anon Monday after spending nearly g week with friends in this place and Norwich Town. !
 Mrasand Mrs: G.slA. Nell attended the funeral of Mrs. Mells aunt Mrs Rhodes Lewis in Preston Monday.
 Fred Budeit. while chopping in the woods one 4day recently, had .- three toes severed from his foot and the great toe badly cut He is being cared for at the Backus hospital