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Putnam patriot., 1919-01-03
POSTOFFICE IN
 NEW QUARTERS
Opened For Business Thursday Morning.-The Postmaster
 Worked Night and Day
Chauncey Morse First to Have New
 Box Assigned.

The Putnam postoffice is in its new home. It opened for business at six o'clock Thursday morning. The first man to have his box transferred to the new office was Chauneey Morse, who was waiting outside when the doees opened at six o'clock
 Nothing but praise was heard for the arrangement and appearance of the new office all day Thursday. The public shares the pleasure of the postmaster and his force that the reomy quarters are now reality. To open on the time he set Postmaster Gilman worked night and day and all day New Years.
 The lobby where the public is serv- sd is finished in light oak and has a substantial appearance as well as be- ing pleasing to the eye. Two doors gre used as entrances and on one of these is the box. to deposit letters from the outside.
 The interior is in the shape of a Horseshoe. On the right, east side, as one enters is the postal savings de partment. Next comes the money or der and registered letter department and then the general delivery window The box for mailing letters and pa pers comes between this and the par eel post window. Then begins the arrangement of the boxes. There are about 50 more lock boxes than in the old office.
 On the left, west side, is the office of the postmaster. The furniture used inside is also of light oak to match the woodwork. The boxes are of bronze effect. The floor is of 4la. ehel maple, adding to the attract ivepess.
 The postoffice was removed from the old quarters to give more room The former rooms had become so con gested in the growing amount oi mail matter that it was difficult te work the mails. The new quarters give plenty of room and light and the office is equipped to give even more efficient service than heretofore.
 During the day Postmaster Gilman received congratulations for the fine appearance and arrangement of the new postoffice, the plans for which were drawn by himself.
Putnam patriot., 1919-01-03
NEW WATER MAIN
 PUT IN USE
Auxiliary Trunk Line to Little River Bridge Used For the
 First Time Tuesday
Rest of Line Will Be Cmopleted In
 the Spring.

Two trunk lines began furnishing water to Putnam on Tuesday The new line from the pumping station to Putnam over the so-called back road was connected at the Little River bridge and water was sent through the new stretch of pipe Tuesday morning for the first time.
 This does not mean that the line is complete It is not There remains a stretch from the bridge to Church street. As the service is at present the 16-inch main recently laid has been connected with the six-ineh main that runs over the Pomfret road as far as the Day Kimball hospital.
 With the two lines in service as they now are the danger that was ex- perienced last year when the system was practically out of commission for days has been eliminated, and the system is in better shape to serve the city than in years. Of course when the short stretch of six-inch pipe is replaced with the 16-inch pipe it will be even better, but this will not be until after cold weather.
Putnam patriot., 1919-01-03
MORE NEWSPAPER MEN EAT
 "HEALEY" APPLES

Some weeks ago The Patriot ac- knowledged some beautiful apples from Echo Farm, the gift of L. H. Healey of North Woodstock. Some of the fine fruit found it's way to a Hartford paper, as the following from the Hartford "Courant" testi- fies:
 ''L. H. Healey, secretary of the state board of agriculture, who styles himself "a real farmer" left bas- ket of Baldwin apples at the office of The Courant' yesterday, which were up to sample used to advertise a chain of restaurants. They were a gift to one of the editorial writers and his office friends and he had more friends than usual yesterday, after the apples came. The fruit came from the Healey orchard at North Woodstock"
Putnam patriot., 1919-01-03
PATRIOT WELCOME
 ON PACIFIC COAST
Former Residents of the East
 Enjoy the Home Paper. ,
Keep In Touch With Things of For
 mer Years

The Patriot is in receipt of tive letters from former residents of this section who are now in the far west Here they are:
 "Glendale, Calf. "To The Patriot:--
 Herewith is my check for The Pa- triot, which has been friend in our home during it's existence.
 We appreciate it as we never did before, coming so far from the good old home, the business we enjoyed so much, and so many friends which of- ten remind us of the old adage, There's no place like home.' "We are now making new homo with which we are more pleased every year, and are fast becoming convinc- ed that there is no other place in Caf- ifornia so good for us as Glendale
 "Yours truly,
 "J. F. Chandler
Putnam patriot., 1919-01-03
STATE CORN SHOW

L. H. Healey, North Woodstock, secretary of the State Board of Agri- culture, is sending out notices of the State Corn Show to be held at Hart ford during Farmers week, which be- gins January 20. A short time. ago this falls Windham county corn show was described than better than any that was held in Connecticut in 1917, so exhibitors from this county are confident that they will bring home some of the blue ribbons from the Hartford show. David Clark, of this town, is regarded as likely to win honors in Hartford if he exhibits the corn that won him first premium here in Windham county.
Putnam patriot., 1919-01-03
Weaver Killed at Grosvenor-Dale Mill
Archie Hill, AS, Caught In Belt. Arm Torn Of and Other
 Injuries.
Mangled Body Found In Basemeat
 of Mill.

Grosvenor-Dale, Jan 2.-Whea a belt stopped running in the weave shed at the mill of the Grosvenor- Dale Company in this village between 8 and 9 o'clock Thursday morning q weaver found a human arm caught in the belt and gave an alarm which led to the finding of the mangled dead body of Archie Hill, 4s, a weaver. No one saw the accident and how it happened is only known from the evil dence found.
 MT. Hill went to the basement of the mill to put on new belt. This belt runs up through the floor to the loom above. When a weaver, seeing the belt had stopped, looked through the hole in the floor through which the belt passes, he saw a human arm. The man reported what he saw to Overseer William T. Woodrow, and with T. E. Moriarty and Gottfred Prudential he went down stairs and there found Hills dead body with the left arm torn off and otherwise man. gled.
 The body was about ten feet from the arm, which was just below the pulley on which the belt ran.
 As no one saw the accident the way it happened can only be surmised from the conditions found. Pieces of cloth found in the pulley leads to the belief that while he was working on the belt Mr. Hills clothing caught in the pulley and his arm was pulled in. He was then lifted and whirled about the shafting until his arm was torn off. Thus released, the body was thrown ten feet away to where 1t was found. The pulley ordinarily makes 160 revolutions a minute.
 Dr. Emelien Koch was called He found life extinct. >Dr. Overlook, medical examiner of Pomfret, was summoned. He gave permission for the removal of the body.
 Mr Hill came to Grosvenor-Daie with his wife last spring. The body will be taken to Riverpoint for burial.
Putnam patriot., 1919-01-03
NAVY CHAPLAIN TO PREACH
 HERE

Chaplain Boynton Merrill of the u. S. S. Pennsylvania, will-occupy the pulpit of the Congregational church Sunday morning, and will also con duet the communion service.
 Chaplain Merrill of Admiral Mayo's flagship has just returned from overseas, where the vessel led the convoy that accompanied Presi- dent Wilson across. The chaplain is young man, has a delightful person ality, is a magnetic preacher, and is beloved by men of all denominations on the ship. It is hoped that every one will make special effort to hear Chaplain Merrill Sunday morning.
Putnam patriot., 1919-01-03
BUT THE END
 IS NOT YET
How to Take Care of the Boys Coming Home.-All Must
 Have Employment.
Organizations, Societies, Churches
 and Lodges Asked to Help

A great victory has been won and the war is over. About four million soldiers and sailors are coming back to their homes to take their place again in the ranks of labor. They re- t, m with honor and are received with joyous acclaim These paans of praise and gleeful greetings are prop CT and right, but should not be the finality of our boys reception.
 These soldiers and sailors are men able and efficient men-and they will all be anxious to resume their pcaee-time occupations and fulfill their obligations as citizens of this great country of which we are all so proud.
 The question which confronts those whom these men stood ready to de- fend with their lives is: Where shall profitable and satisfactory employ ment be found? It is not easily an swered.
 It is a gigantic task and will re- uuire our united effort. The United States department of labor has the matter in charge and has opened em- ployment agencies in the larger cities and in the smaller districts has organ ized Community Labor Boards. The government has requested the Com munity Labor Board chairmen to call for assistance from all the Red Cross societies, the churches, the Y. M. c. A.. National Catholic War Councils, Jewish Welfare Boards, Salvation Army, American Federation of La bor, the War Camp Communities, draft boards, lodges and all women's organizations. heir cooperation is needed in finding places of employ ment and they are asked to confer either by mail. telephone or at the office with the chairman of the Com munity Labor Board All employers of labor are requested to furnish lists of men wanted.
 It has already been found that in nearly every instance the manufac- turers are offering to their former employees either their former or else better positions. Individuals who know of jobs open to the men will please report them. Also all farmers needing help.
 The United States of America has never failed in accomplishing any of it's undertakings, and it will not fail to provide employment for the men who have stood between the civilized world and the Huns.
 FRANK COSS,
 Chairman Community Labor Board Chamber of Commerce Rooms, Put
 nam.
Putnam patriot., 1919-01-03
NILES-DUFAULT
 WEDDING
Large Gathering Witnesses Nuptial Ceremony Monday
 Morning.
Reception at Home of John Dufault
 After Mass.

There was large gathering of rel atives and friends at St. Mary's church Monday morning at 9 o'clock when Joseph A. Niles, adopted son of I. L. Dragon, and Miss Anna Du- fault, were united in marriage by Rev. Fr. Dykeman, who also eele- brated the nuptial mass.
 The bride looked pretty in a we'd ding dress of white georgette crepe. She wore a veil of the Children of Mary, of which she is a member, and carried a handsome shower bouquet
 The bridesmaid was Miss Lillian Labossiere, and Joseph T. Gagne was best man. The bridesmaid was pret- tily gowned in a suit of grey georg- cite crepe, wore a grey velvet hat, and carried tea roses.
 There was special music by quar- tet from the Nine O'clock choir com posed of Joseph J. Rivard, Fred Gagnon, Hercules Fredette and Ovila Guertin. They sang Cremer's mass and at the offertory Mr Guertin sang Jordan's Ave Maria.
 Following the mass a reception was held at the home of the brides broth CT, John Dufault, 353 Church street. The couple received many beautiful and useful presents of cut glass, lin en, pieces of furniture, money, etc. Refreshments were served. After a wedding trip MT. and Mrs. Niles will reside in Putnam.
 Mrs. Niles has been employed in the H. K. H. Silk Company's mill. Both she and her husband are very popular, especially among the young CT set in the north end of the city. Both received the best wishes of their many friends.
Putnam patriot., 1919-01-03
OBITUARY
Caroline L. Prentice


 Mrs. Caroline L. Prentice aido# of George L. Prentice, of Putnam, a veteran of the Civil war, died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. George Munroe, Dayville, Thursday, follow ing an illness of nine days with pneu- monia.
 Mrs. Prentice was born in Eastford April 1st, 1889, daughter of Mir and Mrs. James Dean. She married MT. Prentice in 1861, just before he left for the front as a volunteer Mir. Prentice was at that time living in Pomfret. When he returned from the war Mr. and Mrs. Prentice removed to Putnam where their two children, Harry F. and Lena, wife of George Munroe of Dayville, were born. Both survive.
 Mrs Prentice was an active mem Der of the Woman's Relief Corps and of the Putnam Congregational church She had many friends and acquain- tances in this section.
 The funeral will be from the Nun roe home in Dayville at 2 o'clock Sat urday afternoon and burial will be in Grove street cemetery.
Putnam patriot., 1919-01-03
|RRY C. HOPKINS
 KILLED IN FRANCE
VI ded In Action October 5,
 d In Hospital October 8
Tribute From His Father

rAafe Harry c. Hopkins, 77th nv on, Company F, 3OSth Infantry, Edwin o. Hopkins, School died October 8th of wounds sc ed October 9th. Notice of his was received by his father in a #olloWing telegram received last n4y.
 aH Edwin 0. Hopkins:
 ADeeplv regret to inform you that it officially reported that Private Harry C. Hopkins, infantry, died De- tosor s from wounds received in ac- ton.
 eHarris. the Adjutant Genera" "
 Same weeks ago The Patriot car riod story of how Private Hopkins had received gunshot wounds in the chest. He was reported as severely wounded.
 Private Hopkins father said Tues day that the news of his sons death, following upon the news that he was severely wounded in tn, chest, was no great surprise, as he lad felt that his son could not live. It is some thing that was liable to ome to any ono It has come to may with sons .n3tbe service" said Mir. Hopkins.
 Harry c. Hopkins wasoorn In Put nam. January Is, 1892, on of Edwin os and Martha Jane Hpkins. His natber died when he ras but five fears old.
 Private Hopkins tfher moved rom place to place " were his em- llovment as a wood worer took him lh.yas in the high schoo of Norwich nd New London that Priyate Hop ins finished his edueann. After he left school D learned au- omobile painting. II worked at his three years and 9afhe an eN-. part. He then entered a machine Shop fn New Lon3, where his brother, Edwin A., second super intendent. Here he ldaned the ma chinist trade.
 Private Hopkins regiered in Put nam. where his fathe8as been liy- ing although employe in Worces- ter He was a membaof the draft quota that left for Caa Devens Feb. 27th. He was transfsred to Camp Upton and from therekent overseas in April. He was worled in action October 5th. The woad was a seri- ous one in the chest. He was taken to a hospital and died hree days lat CT.
Putnam patriot., 1919-01-03
A Tribute to a Ellen Hero

Private Harry c. Hopkins, who fought in this great wod war, fought with absolute fearlessess. He was of cheerful disposiDn and had a kind word for everyde. His cour- age under fire on manya hard fought field was that of steel. He was fear less in caring for his cmrades when ever opportunity oftred, exposing himself to the rake Ofshot and shell from the enemy. Fror all these bat ties he emerged unse;thed. In the last hours of the greatiwar, when vic tory was almost won a hero was killed by a bullet iron the murder ous fire of the enemy
 Harry c. Hopkins ded a hero for his country and duty, but his mem ory will live to be an inspiration to the young men of the future, mem ory most worthy of emulation.
 His Father.
Putnam patriot., 1919-01-03
RETURNED WOUNDED SOLDIER
 MARRIES WORCESTER BRIDE

Word has reached Putnam of the marriage in Worcester of Raymond H. Brown of this city, and Miss Mill dred A Hahnekratt of Worcester. Mir. Brown was severely wounded on the firing line in France and was in valided home. He spent some months in hospital on this side and recently returned to Putnam.
 The bride was attired in a military suit of khaki to match the bride groom's uniform. Only the immedi- ate families attended the wedding. The couple will make their home in Putnam.
Putnam patriot., 1919-01-03
CONNECTICUT WAR SAVINGS

That in a year of high wages resi- dents of Connecticut were thrifty is shown by the report of the state bank commissioner for the year end ing September 30, made to the gover- nor. The deposits for the year in savings banks and trust companies increased $14,181,245 over the pre- ceding year, bringing total figure of deposits in these institutions to$405, 146,834. The number of deposit ors increased 18,377, making the total 840,233, The dividends paid on savings accounts totalled $14,034,- 051.
Putnam patriot., 1919-01-03
WILLIS CARROLL CANDIDATE
 FOR ALDERMAN

Willis Carroll, druggist in the J. F. Donahue store, has announced that he is candidate for alderman from ward four to succeed Edward w. Mullan, resigned.
 MT. Carroll has been nearly life long resident of Putnam and is a young man of excellent habits, of ability and progressive. He has all ways taken an interest in public af- fairs and is democrat.
Putnam patriot., 1919-01-03
F. s. BRUCE AND MRS. LIZZIE
 GEER MARRIED
Ceremony Performed At Baptist Par
 sonage.

Fremont S. Bruce and Mrs. Lizzie Geer, both of Putnam, were married Sunday evening at the Baptist par sonage by Rev G. c. S. MacKay.
 MT. Bruce has lived all of his life in Pomfret and Putnam and is known by large circle of friends and ac- quaintances. For years he has been engaged in the trucking business in this city.
 Mrs. Geer is a western woman. She is the widow of the late George Geer, former Putnam boy. MT. Geer died in Denver, Col, in 1913. Mrs. Geer came on with the body and remained in Putnam She returned to Denver several weeks ago. Sunday night she came back to Putnam and the we'd ding followed.
Putnam patriot., 1919-01-03
FOUND TWO LIVE CATERPIL.
 LARS

Edward Nichols and Henry Burdick found two live caterpillars on the railroad track in the Putnam yard and exhibited them on Thursday. Some people doubted the find until they were shown. Whether the cat erpillars had taken the New Haven to go south is not stated, but the cater pillars were making slow progress. If they started from the coal chute when cold weather set in they would have just about have had time to arrive at where they were picked up.
Putnam patriot., 1919-01-03
FRANK H. CORDIER TO ENGAGE
 IN BUSlNES

Frank H. Cordier, for the past ten years connected with the mechanical department of The Patriot, has re- signed to go into the printing business for himself.
 MT. Cordier is well known to all of our citizens. He has been in the printing business for eighteen years in offices in Putnam. His resignation takes effect Saturday and he is fitting up an office of his own on Church street.
 Mr. Cordier is an ambitious, pro- gressive and industrious young man, and will solicit patronage in Putnam and all of the surrounding towns.
Putnam patriot., 1919-01-03
TO SELL NITRATE OF SODA DIRECT TO
 FARMERS

Word has been received by the Windham County Farmers Assoela- ton that the department of agricul- ture through the bureau of markets, will offer nitrate of soda for sale to farmers for fertilizer at sS1.O0 per ton f O. b. loading points. Farmers desiring nitrate must fill out applica- tion blanks on or before January 70. Blanks may be obtained from the Farmers Association, Putnam.
Putnam patriot., 1919-01-03
Farmer Resihit Files Divorce Petition
...,, Beresfort Florence .,;on From 'ssfI English Husband
Daugbter ' Was Born !" I Miller

et N;ller Beresfor,
 H'', moving piture actress l'' '', 'os ,etition for divorce i" the a' N''o q. . .onrt at Providence agaAa Ps.,or .sr- $ s'I H. BsrsstSrd of the Bria'i Arthur ,. li..tt.r/of =. Lord Decs .'a .rn'y .-aaad ,nn 'ssll,/d is cruelty:
 me a.-..fkd was btrn in Put
 Mrs, ss,.dSsgbt,3of Sgrs,3f pr. Garner L. Nil. nam, ,.sa dnpSp, ", praetieilg physician p, Ter, who sa, :. Humber of yes The fam. here s.ii@5r.,Sasntly i@r remosd to, to Provi- ny a sao,6 ,dt since then I. Miller has .a.nei4,d asnoS, country .esidenee in TbonpsOn. 44..d, tbo soh
 ,.tnom and is weilemembered Of Her marriage t'Nlr. Beres- ei,d e{ took place about 1years ago.
 ar . time they lived o1a ranch in /, ,'',.ta VI Canada, but turned to provi6ence a,o about ten ears ago, l.bors rtU,, Mir. BeresfOrd 'ndueted a Fisie. ,i..ao business until k went into the army. ,.foui ,..s oo ;n Providence with her four h'ls s;lsrsn became a moWfg picture '..a,s and has made a success.
 It is understood that the divorce will not be contested.
Putnam patriot., 1919-01-03
MISS GILMAN GIVES NEW YEAR
 PARTY

Miss Irene Gilman gave New Years eve party to about IS of her friends at the home of her parents. MT. and Mrs. Fred Gilman, Green street All of the guests were in cos tune and it was merry gathering. At midnight a luncheon was served Games were played and there was mu- sic.
Putnam patriot., 1919-01-03
LOUIS BENoIT DEAD

Louis Benoit, Jr., 45, son of Louis Benoit of this city, brother of Henry, Frank and Celia Benoit, died at hos pital in Bridgeport Thursday night at 11.45 o'clock. He is well known in Putnam, where he lived during his boyhood.
Putnam patriot., 1919-01-03
cp,MlNAL SIDE OF sVPERloF
 COURT
s..;o, ,, Willimsntic January io.-
 List of Cases.

The superior court for w,ndnsm
 at, comes in at Willimanhe Fri
 SsSr'y aav' Jan. 10, at 1O.i6 a. n' Judge
 gas, las, H Reed presiding. Tie list of
 'pSa opimina, n. cases Continued ass) in
 g .lndes; State vs. Michael Asrietta,
 .lteoY5 ,ttempt to break and entc Walter a Chase, violation of milsa; Car
 Msresna. theft. Fans lrou- man, perjury; Fred Dumaa Flu gene Robitaille, indecent at, to be nolled; Walter Howlettse of
 female child; Albert D. sneuf,
 heft, to be nolled; Charld Will vIiaals, theft; John. Kenaheft;
 John Potvin, violation lobile
 law; John Hovoth, perjury Mar
 hof, keeping house of i'll 1 Ben R6 Rokartz, breach of tbace eraelty to animals; Charleseath, breach of the peace; NaNise- berger, statutory burglaryarles Huling, assault; William rum nond. bigamy; John Walitatu- tory burglary; Edgar Lavot, to be nolled.
 On Probation-State vs. Tar nm0, breaking and enteroba- ton expired; Tony Hardenery; John Brodeur, non-support Za- dock, adultery; Rosalie HeAdul- tery; Albert Fortek, burgls
 New Cases-State vs. Lialan- ger, theft; Ernest La Fltoan- slaughter; Joseph Buderasun- port; Sophia Colon and Fr,lon. 1 theft; LeRoy E. LaPlace, af fe male child; Frank St. Mari l William Edgar Brt ot,,- f 'ory burglary; Harry Wincl vio- t ation of city ordinance i: StIar l ler, breach of the peac,bael t iowarth, statutory arson: .d [ 4ehey, statutory arson: " c ray, violation of game lax Clerk Edgar M. Warner o, h hat, by order of Judoo To. n ne January criminal term t oe'nea . from Tuesday, Jan Fri o ay, Jan. 10, at 1 o'clock n.r .." ~ill W, be put to plete's ..n .a.0rney Charles E. Searlss he F alt..iee n, meet members of the beon-
 f-o,'' .o on,'e o In Putnam, satuJan. : rom g a. m. to 3 p. m. N'''
Putnam patriot., 1919-01-03
MEETING FARMERS COOPERATIVE ASSOCIA-
 TON

The annual meeting of the Farm ers' Cooperative Association of Woodstock will be held Tuesday af- ternoon, January T, at ? o'clock at Agricultural hall, South Woodstock, Reports of officers will be heard and new officers elected.
Putnam patriot., 1919-01-03
OMAR COMO DIED SUDDENLY
 THIS MORNING

Omar Como, well known in the north end of the city, died suddenly at 5 o'clock this Friday morning from lockjaw.
 Como was about 40 years old and had lived most of his life in Putnam. He was heard up and about the home between 1 and 2 o'clock this morning and at 5 o'clock he was dead.
Putnam patriot., 1919-01-03
"Salem, Oregon.

Putnam Patriot:--
 Enclosed please find money order for $1.50, for whcih change the data of the tag on my Patriot one year. | enjoy it's weekly visit next to letter from home.
 q wish you a good New Year.
 "Geo. P. Litchfield."
Putnam patriot., 1919-01-03
HE MATIN" CARRIES WILSON'S
 PICTURE

The Patriot is in receipt of copy of "Le Matin," printed in Paris. The paper carries on it's front page cut of President Wilson in happy mood with a broad smile. Tn the back ground are seen soldiers with their cts. The paper was sent by John A. c. Warner of Putnam. now in France.