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Putnam patriot., 1922-04-14
INDUCT OFFICERS
 OF ELKS' LODGE
Deputy Grand Exalted Ruler Mcclure In Charge of
 Ceremonies
Plans Are Developed For Annual
 .'Ladies' Night"

The recently elected officers of Put nam Lodge of Elks were installed at ceremonies held Tuesday night in the rooms on Main street. Harry L. Me Guire. past exalted ruler of New London Lodge. acting in the capacity of Grand Exalted Ruler, had charge of the complication of the ritual.
 Lucius P Merriam assumed the du- ties of Exalted Ruler. together with the others elected. and the appointed officers were announced as follows Esquire. William Earl Hughes; inside guard, L. Allen Averill chaplain. AL bert Gagne. and organist, Ralph F. Thurston.
 During the business meeting plans were discussed for the annual Ladies Night to be observed by the lodge at the May meeting. The committee ap- pointed Go make arrangements for the undertaking, which is annually one of the notable social functions of the season, WAS as follows. Archibald Macdonald. Jr.. \. Graydon Sharpe, James F.. Murray, Ralph k. Fhurston, George Lewis. Jr, and John W, Lynch.
 \ new grill committee was also ap pointed. with J. Alfred Gagne as its chairman. The lodge has under con sideration a batch of applications for membership from Southbridge men, and plans are going forward for a "Southbridge night" when elected candidates will be initiated.
 The visiting grand lodge represent. atives were entertained at dinner by the officers of Putnam Lodge. prior to the opening of the evenings festivi= ties. the banquet being prepared and served under the direction of the elf eient lodge grill committee. Al the close of the meeting supper was served and enjoyed by all members in attendance.
Putnam patriot., 1922-04-14
LUNDSTROM MAY DIE
 FROM HIS INJURIES

Inquiry today tThursday) at St. yincent's Hospital. Worcester. where Al Lundstrom is a patient, being talk en there following an accident last Friday morning near Perryville. when he was knocked from his bicycle by an automobile. elicited the informa- ton that Al had more restful night last night, but that his condition re- mains unchanged. His name is on the dangerous list at the hospital. Be- sides broken forearm, compound fracture of the thigh and bruises and abrasions, Al is suffering from inter nal injuries The news from his bed side is very disquieting to his host of friends, who. despite the reports. hope Al's fight will be a winning one.
 On the day of the accident. Edward 0sbrowski of wilsonyilie, who was the operator of the car that struck Lund- strom. hurling him over fence into fi,ld bordering the state highway, was arrested and presented before Justice, Tourtellotte of the town of Thompson Five counts were filed against him. He was found guilty and the fines and costs assessed against him amounted to $68.i5. He was presented in court by State Police Officer Arthur W. Will Hams of Danielson.
 Osbrowski was charged among other things with reckless driving.
Putnam patriot., 1922-04-14
PARENTS NIGHT AT
 P. H. 5. NEXT WEEK
Students to Entertain Relatives and Friends on Friday
 Evening
Charles E. Dean to Demonstrate
 Wireless Telephony

Parents Night will be observed by Putnam High school next week Friday evening. April 21, the program for the occasion to begin at o'clock. It is the custom of students of the school to present an evenings program which affords opportunity for cor dial gathering of the parents and friends of the high school, and next Fridays event will be following out this annual plan.
 In extending an invitation to every one to attend, Principal Edward H. Snow states:
 This year we have placed the pro- gram later because We have often found the travelling to the high school building difficult and objectionable during the winter months. Our pro gram this year is attractive and we would like to have you extend a cor dial invitation to all your friends who would be interested to come and enjoy it with you. There is no admission charge. the sole object being to have an enjoyable evening together.
 Through the courtesy of Charles E. Dean of the Putnam Hardware Com pany we anticipate demonstration of the wireless telephone with an ampli- fer. There will also be solos by school students; a brief presentation of memorial picture for Junis Harri- son and Kathryn Farrell, whose deaths have SO greatly saddened our school year; also music by the High School orchestra and singing by the musical clubs
 The program will close with one act morality play, "Everystudent, presented by the students of the school. The play presents in a mod ern version the trials and temptations of Everystudent through symbolic character representations of various virtues, vices and conditions. In pur- pose it is fashioned after the old Eng fish morality plays, of which Every man" is the best known example and "Everywoman" is the most distin- guished modern characterization. The final triumph of Truth and Perse- verance over Bluff and Good Times leaves an impress for a more clean and wholesome moral standard of life
Putnam patriot., 1922-04-14
SPECIAL GAR FOR ODD FELLOWS
Large Number Expected to Go to
 Central Village For Initiation

Israel Putnam Lodge of Odd Eel lows has charter a special trolley car to convey it's members Co Central Village on the evening of Thursday, April 20. when the local lodge will take its candidates for the third de gree to Central Village, where Pro lection Lodge will exemplify that de- gree. The class will include eandi- dates from vicinity lodges.
 The trolley will leave North Gros- venordale at 6.35. and City Hotel, Putnam, at TOO o'clock. It is ex- pected that large number of Odd Fellows from Putnam as we'll as other towns will be in Central Village on that night.
 The local lodge has been invited by Rev. John C. Stoddard, pastor of the Baptist church to attend services at his church on Sunday, April 23, in of the l03rd anniver- sary of the founding of the order.
Putnam patriot., 1922-04-14
ENJOY cANTATA
Baptist Church Choir Render. "The
 Story of Calvary"

"The Story of Calvary" was told by the choir of the Baptist church in a Lenten eantata given at 5 o'clock Palm Sunday to a large and appre- ciatiye audience The cantata was under the direction of A. F. Burns of Danielson, who as narrator in the story" rendered the solo parts in an effective manner. In fact, the eantata as Il whole was very impressive and q most fitting prelude to Holy Week.
 Those taking part in the chorus were Miss Esther Rouse, Mir. and Mrs. T. Cooper, Miss Corinne Wilson, Miss Enice Hanton, Mrs. Ruth Converse, Miss Hazel Davis, Mrs. William Me Mfr, Mrs. Albin Johnson, Miss Edith C. Bowen, Mrs. s. Rich, Leroy s. Ames. Merton W. Ames, Edwin Phil lips, George Walmsley, Mr. Burns.
Putnam patriot., 1922-04-14
PUTNAM MANS AUTOMOBILE
 SMASHED UP IN ACCIDENT

Joseph Tetreault of Putnam had the touring car he was operating last Sunday night. practically wrecked be. tween Dayville and Attawaugan. as the result ofa collision with Ford car driven by Danielson man. DriY= ing at the time was rather difficult because of the heavy fog that pre- vailed. In the two cars were seven people. but fortunately no one was injured to any extent. though the ears were badly smashed up, the Ford be ing particularly severely damaged.
Putnam patriot., 1922-04-14
D. A. K. TO HONOR
 MRS. BRADWAY, l04
Three Delegates Leave Friday For Continental Congress
 at Washington

The regular meeting of the Eliza beth Porter Putnam Chapter, D. A, R. was held on Monday afternoon, as usual, in Odd Fellows hall. The un- usual heat of the day was the cause of q smaller attendance than usual. Mrs. Bishop. the Regent. presided and cali ed the meeting to order promptly at 5 o'clock. The secretary's report fol- lowed the prayer by the chaplain.
 There was very little business, GUS tomary reports being all, except the appointment of committee to ar range for the celebration of the Chap ter's Real Daughters birthday. Mrs. Bradway will be 104 years old and this occasion is looked forward to by her the whole year. The ladies who will have the celebration in charge are Mrs. Nikolof. Miss Manning and Mrs. George Clark, who is niece of Mrs. Bradway.
 Miss Dorcas and Miss Ruth Bart lett were presented by the program committee and gave several pleasing duets, after which Dr. olmsted. who is always a welcome guest, spoke on the Value of Tradition"
 Next week is "Continental Con gress" at Washington, and Mrs. Bish- op, Regent; Mrs. DeCoudres, Vice Re gent. and Mrs C. W. Gilpatric, dele gate, leave Friday morning, to remain one week.
Putnam patriot., 1922-04-14
DISPLAY TWO LARGE EGGS
 OF CHAMPIONSHIP" cALIBRE

Two eggs of championship" cali bre were displayed in The Patriot of fee this week by Miss Elizabeth Elan agan of West Thompson, Postal Tele- graph operator in that place, the said eggs outelassing those heretofore eN- hibited. including that shown by Com missioner Corttis. One measured A inches the long way around, 6A inch es the "short" way round. and the egg tipped the scales at four ounces. The second egg measured eight inches by GA inches, and also weighed four ounces. If "rom Jones" or Bill Smith can produce an egg or two to beat those possessed by Miss Flana- gar, The Patriot would like to tell something about them.
Putnam patriot., 1922-04-14
CITY MEETING MONDAY Every Voter Needed to Cast His Ballat For Purchase of New
 Fire Appsratus

\ special town meeting has been called for this Monday. April F. to vote on the appropriation of ST. 300 for the purchase of 8 new hook and ladder truck for the fire de partment. The city council has unanimously approved the appro- priation. Putnam 9eeds Che truck. The reasons for tke previous de feat of the appropriation have been removed. IL is for the protection of Putnam homes and Putnam hasi- ness that the fire department asks for this important equipment The polls will open at nine o'clock. The vote of every man and woman in Putnam is needed on this important appropriation. Go early and vote to buy the truck
Putnam patriot., 1922-04-14
P II. S WINS
Trade School Baseball Team Loses
 f2.f0 In First Game of Year

Putnam High pulled victory from the jaws of defeat in the last three innings of it's game with the Trade school nine Wednesday afternoon by the score of l2-f0. The fielding was ragged on both sides, as it was the first game of the season for the two institutions. The high school connect ed for sixteen hits of Melia, and the trade learners got thirteen binglcs from Mccoy, Donlon and Nelson. the three pitchers used by the winners
 Home runs by Hannifan and Maher were the features of the game, as we'll as the airtight pitching of Nelson in the last three innings.
 The men used by the high school were: Nelson tCapt). Maher, N. Williams, Allard. Pritehard. Mccoy, Murphy, Morse, Donlon, Geissler, Will son. Hannifan and Cartier. The Trade school nine was composed of: Melia, Courtemache. Bengeston, Mullen, Myers, Rice. Foskett, T.Melia, Proulx. James B Tatem. Jr. was umpire. Struck out. by Melia 9. by Mccoy C, byDonlon 3, by Nelson '.
Putnam patriot., 1922-04-14
P0STMAN ESCAPES
 UNHURT IN MISHAP
Automobile of Henry Converse of Putnam Is Struck By
 Train
Accident at North Grosvenordale Re
 suits In Smashing Wheel

4 narrow escape from injury was the experience of Henry Converse. letter carrier of the Putnam postoihee. when his automobile was struck by a train on a railroad crossing at North Grosvenordale. Saturday evening at about 9 o'clock As it was, the engine of the train struck the rear of Mr. Cenyerse's car, threw the machine to one side, demolishing a wheel.
 Mir. Converse approached the rail road crossing when he drove down the hill from the place of business of Dyer s. Elliott. Mir. Converse observed the train and applied his brakes. shut ting down the '.gas" at the same time. Then, noting that the train was stop ping to take on passengers. apparently Mir. Converse took his foot from the brake and gave the engine "gas." But he discovered then that his engine had stalled and because of the noise of the steam engine. he did not realize this. And so 1t happened that the automo- bile came to a dead stop right on the railroad crossing. And as there was no time to do anything before the train reached the spot, Mir. Converse was forced by the combination of cir cumstances to sit tight and hope for the best. But. to say the most, his feelings at the moment were rather diseoneerting.
 However, the train was travelling ai a comparatively slow rate of speed and the resulting damage from the aeei- dent was due entirely to this fortunate circumstance.
Putnam patriot., 1922-04-14
VETERANS TO ARGUE
 oIJESTION OF ROOMS
e.,,;ee Men Have Oppor- ts.1 ;,y of Securing Quarters
 In Old Hotel Block
u,m Discuss Proposal at Special inss ,;.g Next Monday Evening

. ,aFotiations are under way
 ., las, officers of Anselm Mayotte esls'h .ho American Legion, and Ran fos9 T Bradley. with the object of SC s2ih - egs rooms in the Chickering s1.,ai sal.is bleeE. to be used by the ex-ser- aos', e. as permanent headquarters ,iss ", ,,eetines and social intercourse, ie' e.tabIished today by Commander Alfred J. Pigeon
 a'I. T. ,yas learned that the proposal Is .sst a part of the hotel. which was s...,sJ s.., two years ago, be remodeled ss sl ,enovated according to plans S,S sss,r up by the American Legion, so
 n provide five spacious rooms, a4o,oine Talbot's news stand. If the 5sss discussed and adopted go ,sroueh there would be a kitchen and sa assembly hall. the latter to be 2s by Al feet. T..
 The whole proposition will be dis z,zsed at meeting of world war vet s-s,s of Putnam and vicinity, called tsr next Monday evening. at s o'clock .. tbe Arcanum Club. Every man rbo served in the war. whether he IS member of the American Legion or not B urged to be present and take nsrt in the discussion. Ex-service men ssperalv have said that they would Ftf to have a permanent meeting sIsee for business and social purposes and aow that this is possible, they are asked ta come to the meeting Monday riabt and air their opinion and give fine ey--ervice men present the benefit If thpr good judgment and advice.
 aTae opportunity of securing rooms is al hand" said world war veteran tedaq. and if the ex-seryice men Of Putnam want them, they ought to come .e the meeting Monday evening and say SO. And if they don't they will have full and complete opportun- itQ Of expressing themselves. This will be yes or mo" meeting, so world wa men. come.
Putnam patriot., 1922-04-14
AWARD CONTRACT FOR NEW
 MAIN ST. BUSINESS BLOCK

Announcement is made that Wor- cester concern has been awarded the contract for the erection of the new business block on Main street for Louis A. Wolfe and Simon Kaminsky, both of Putnam. The excavation for the building, to go up opposite the Victory Theatre, was made last Tall. It will be a brick structure with so feet frontage on Main street, 65 feet deep, two stories high, and will pro vide three store spaces and office rooms on the second floor. IL IS ex- pected that the building will be ready for occupancy late this coming sum mer,
Putnam patriot., 1922-04-14
POLICE WARN sToREKEEPERs
 POLLOCK WINDOWS AND DOORS

Eight burglary jobs in Williman- tic last Saturday night and breaks in other towns and cities adjacent to Putnam, is seized upon by Captain of Police Delage as sufficient cause for him to issue a word of warning to merchants and storekeepers of this city to make sure the doors and win dows of their places of business are securely fastened when they close up for the day. That due care is not al- ways exercised in this regard is re- ported as a fact, so the captains ad- vice seems timely and expedient.
Putnam patriot., 1922-04-14
COUNTY FARMERS TO
 SEEK NEW MEMBERS
Everett E. Brown Has Been Chosen as Field Agent In
 Drive
Committee Workers Line Up Terri
 tory For Vigorous Campaign

The plans for membership cam paign by the Windham County Farm CTS Association have been practically completed by the Farmers Assoeia- ton county membership committee, composed of s. II, Peckham. Wood stock. chairman; John R. Stromberg, Pomfret; John z. Labelle. Killingly; Everett F.. Brown. Plainfeld Mrs. Susie c. Williams, Brooklyn; Thomas Mara. Windham.
 At recent meeting of this com mittee at the home of Mrs. Susie G. Williams, Brooklyn. Everett E. Brown, former president of the Wind ham County Farmers Association, was appointed field representative.
 Membership committees in some Of the towns of the county are already appointed to assist in the campaign. Lists of prospective members, in some of the towns. have been already drawn up. The following plan of the mem bers of the county membership com mittee is already in operation: .. II. Peckham directing the campaign for Thompson, Woodstock. and Putnam John R. stromberg for Pomfret, East ford and Ashford; John 7. Labelle and Mrs. Susie c. Williams for Killingly and Brooklyn; Thomas Mara to direct the campaign for Chaplin, Hampton Scotland and Windham; Everett l.. Brown to be director for the towns of Sterling, Plainfeld and Canterbury in cooperation with town directors Frank Miller of Plainheld, John E. Tanner of Sterling, and Malcolm k. Wibberley of Canterbury.
 Following Is a complete list of the agricultural directors of the Farmers Association. Ashford, Allen B. Lin coln; Brooklyn, Charles s. Hyde; Can terbury. Malcolm R. Wibberley; Chap lin. Frank W. Martin; Eastford. Will liam s. Warren; Hampton. Jerome M. Woodward Killingly, John z. La belle; Plainfeld. Frank Miller; Pom fret. r. F. Chism; Putnam, E. C. Rog- CTS. EGnilAHus lteti it" Af+A#+F+- Sterling, Jehn F. Tanner; Thompson Alexander Maitland; Windham. Thos. Mara; Woodstock. Dr. G. F, Perley.
 The large amount of agricultural work that the Farmers Association has cooperated in during the past fall and this winter, has caused many farmers of the county to feel that the Windham County Farmers Assoeia- tion is worthy agricultural organiza- tion to belong to. There are mum Der of men in all towns in the county who heartily approve the extension work that the Farmers Association IS in. and feel that they can no longer eonscientiously accept the results of the work without doing their share in securing it and helping build up further the Windham Coun- tv Farmers Association, which rep resents in many ways Better Agri- culture"
Putnam patriot., 1922-04-14
DOCTORS TO MEET
Ceualy Medical Society Will Have
 i2eth Annual Session

The l29th annual session of the Wndham County Medical Society is te be held next Thursday, April 20, at the Attawaugan Hotel, Danielson. The business meeting will be called to order by the president, Dr Fred NJ. Smith. at f2 o'clock. and dinner will be served at o'clock.
 The scientific program will include the following addresses: "piseases of the Maxillary Antrum"
 W E. Hendry, M. D. "Thc Functions of the Medical Re set,e Corps"
 Ma W. k. Wilmerding, M. C., LISA, Acute Exfoliative Dermatitis in In- fauts" Reports of two cases.
 NJ. J. Bullard, NJ. D. "0fganotherapy in General Practice
 Ernest R. Pike, NJ. D. Bovine Tuberculosis in Man"
 H. C. Dixon. NJ. D.
Putnam patriot., 1922-04-14
PICK HONOR PUPILS
 OF P. H. 5. CLASS
Three Senior Girl Students Rank the Highest In Their
 Studies
In Recognition of Their Scholarship
 They Will Give Essays

The honor pupils in each of the three courses at Putnam High school were announced this week by Prlnet- pal Snow. As has been the custom in former years the ranks of all seniors are averaged during the spring vaea- ton and the students having the high est average per cent for the four years of work in their respective courses re eeive the 'honors" of that course.
 Those pupils who received this dis tinetion in this years graduating class are: Classical course. Esther Rouse. average s7ee: general course, Dorothy Bone, average S6ee com mercial course. Elnora Fisher. average s9CS.
 There were several students. in each of the courses, whose averages were within one or two points of the winners and who deserve special cred it for their high grade of work throughout the past four years. This was particularly true in the conner eial course.
 It IS noticeable fact that there are no boys among the honor students this year. The case was just the ep posite in 1920, when all three honors were won by boys.
 In recognition of their high sehol- arship the honor pupils are chosen to deliver the essays at the graduation exercises of the class.
Putnam patriot., 1922-04-14
PUTNAM GIRL ILL
 WITH DIPHTHERIA

Due to the discovery that Miss Edith Gilson of Putnam is i'll with diphtheria, section of the dormitory of the State Normal School at Willi- mantle. where Miss Gilson is stu- dent. has been quarantined and the whole school closed for the rest of the week. Miss Gilson Is a graduate of Putnam High school, Class of 1919. No word has been received among her many friends informing them as to the seriousness of her illness.
Putnam patriot., 1922-04-14
NOT IN SERIOUS ACCIDENT
But Mudguard of Mir. Gilpatrie's Car
 Was Damaged Some By Tree

That G. Harold Gilpatric of Put nam, state treasurer. figured in an au- tomobile accident, is an established fact, but what actually happened Is not one iota to the fabricated story that went the rounds. When driving to Putnam from Worcester, Mir. Gii- patric had the choice of running down some people walking in the highway TT hitting a tree, all because of the pres ence on the road of another machine. He chose not to run down the hikers and almost missed hitting the tree to boot. His mudguard came into con tact with the tree. damaging both a bit. Otherwise there was no damage and no one was hurt. The accident delayed him but minute or two. ard he drove right alosg to Putnam.
Putnam patriot., 1922-04-14
GOING TO DANIELsoN
Special Trolley Available to Those
 Who Wish to Hear CAntsta

Those who plan to go to Danielson tomorrow lFriday) evening to hear the rendition of the cantata, "The Prodigal Son." as given by the com bined choirs of St. Alban's church and St. Philips church, have the oppor- tunity of making the trip home by special trolley, if they so desire. A special trolley will leave Danielson for Putnam at 10.i5, if 25 patrons will ride. Mrs. c. Russell Bowen. whose telephone number is 72s, will be pleased to have anyone call before i2 o'clock noon. Friday, and tell her to "count me in as one of the party"
Putnam patriot., 1922-04-14
GIFT TO HOSPITAL FUND
Putnam Merchant Gives $i0.0o In Honor of First Born Crsndehild

$ Diamond has given ten dollars to the Day Kimball Hospital Deficiency Fund in honor of the birth of his first graudchild, a granddaughter born at the Day Kimball Hospital on April 2nd The child is the daughter of MT. and Mrs. Charles Jacobson of Norwich and Mrs. Jacobson was Miss Minnie Diamond.
Putnam patriot., 1922-04-14
APPOINT DELEGATES FOR
 FRANCo-AMERIcAN MEETING

At the meeting of the Canadian Athletic Club Sunday a lengthy dock ct of business was disposed of and in eluded the appointment of commit tee to represent the club at the big Franco-Ameriean convention to be held at Waterbury on May 2s and 30. These delegates include Frank H. Cor dier, Pierre Bonin. Adhemar Benoit
Putnam patriot., 1922-04-14
SUNRISE PRAYER SERVICE
 AT CONGREGATIONAL CHAPEL

"Fhe Glory of Present lmmortaii- ty" John IT: 22-26l will be the theme of E. Nj. Warmers address at the 6 o'clock sunrise prayer meeting Easter morning at the Congregational chapel.
Putnam patriot., 1922-04-14
STORES TO CLOSE

Announcement is made that an stores in Putnam will close at noon tomorrow. Good Friday. and will remain closed for the afternoon, reopeuiur at the usual hour Satur- day morning