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Putnam patriot., 1922-06-02

Mr. and Mrs. Charles Lindeman of Hartford have been visiting relatives and on Monday were guests of L. H. Lindeman and family.
 Mr. and Mrs. A. D. Frink and daugh ter Virginia of East Hartford spent Monday night and the holiday with Everett May and wife
 Theodore Cox and family of Staf- ford. Walker White of Northeastern College. were guests of \. T. White and family for the weekend and Me .morial Day
 Charles H. Potter and son Allison, Mary F. Potter. Mrs. J. s. May and daughter Mildred motored to Norwich Sunday, calling on Df. C. E. Glider sleeve and family.
 Memorial exercises were held at the cemetery on Tuesday morning al s o'clock. There was singing by a male double quartet and prayer and remarks by Rev. Henry Baker.
 Mrs. olah Whelpley and children Dorothy and Roger. left Wednesday for Lakewood. a suburb of Cleveland. Ohio. where they will spend the sum mer. They have been spending sew eral months with Mrs. Belle Withey.
 Walter and Henry Clemens. Mar guerite Clemons and Miss Jessie Hih- bard motored to Hadley Sunday, talk ing Miss Hubbard, who had been spending couple of days with the Clemens family, George Phillips talk ing the party.
 Mrs. Josephine Steere of East Doug las was at George Wetherell's Memor- ial Day; E. L. Upham and family of West Newton. Mass. at C. L. Up- hams; Dr. R. (. Paine and wife at N. T. Whites; Charles Medley and fam fly of Wollaston, Mass, at George and William Neeley's.
 \ quartet from the congregational church, Putnam. sang very effectively two anthems on Sunday al the Con- gregational church. IL was composed of Kenneth Sharpe, tenor; Miss Lucy Ellis, soprano; Mrs. Walter Wheaton, alto; J. E. Child, bass. Rev. Il. D. Baker preached a memorial sermon, and several from here attended the union service at West Woodstock on Sunday evening.
Putnam patriot., 1922-06-02
UNION BLOCK BURNS
 FORTY YEARS AGO
Old Residents of City Recall Disastrous Fire of lncendi-
 ary Origin
Patriot Owner, Late A. W. Macdonald.
 One of Heaviest- EoseFt ---

That the Union1b block, in which The Patriot office and print shop is located. was burned 40 years ago Wednesday of this week. is fact that old resi- dents of Putnam recall.
 The fire broke out at o'clock in the morning, <and the building, the largest in the city, was totally destroy ed. The old Chiekering Hotel, which was burned several years ago, was damaged extensively by the Union block fire, and it is recalled that hotel guests fled to the street in their night clothes.
 Among the first to reach the scene of the fire two score years ago was Dr. A.. H. Strahan. dentist, and the late Edward G. Wright. Dr. Strahan remembers that it was found that the lock on the fire department house had been plugged with the ends of match es. making it necessary Co force the door.
 The fire was believed to be of in- eendiary origin, and suspicion faSten- ed itself on two men who were brought to trial. Though damaging evidence was introduced, there was doubt as to their guilt when the wives of each testified that their husbands were at home and in bed on the night the fire broke out.
 One of the heaviest sufferers by the fire was the late A. w Macdonald, who owned The Patriot. He quickly assembled new presses and other equipment and printed the usual eii- tion of the paper, though necessarily abbreviated, giving graphic account of the fire.
 Forty years ago the only fire ap- paratus in the town was the old fash toned hand pump. This was stationed at the Pond Hole on what is now a corner lot at Front and South Main streets. The regular firemen becom- ing exhausted, volunteers took their places. but the antiquated method of fire fighting was of slight effect. Out side help was called and apparatus was sent from as far away as Worces- ter. a special train being made up for the purpose.
 The present Union block was built as soon as the ruins of the old build ing had been cleared away. This was done as soon as the material had sufii- ciently cooled to allow the work to proceed. The first to occupy the new building were The Patriot and Dr. 4. II strahan, the only present tenants who moved into the building as soon as il was completed.
Putnam patriot., 1922-06-02
WOODSTOCK ACADEMY

The honor roll for the week IS as follows: Marvin Barrett, Charles Peckham, Reginald Pike. Hazel Shel. don. Clara Baker, Ilo Sullard, Arnold Johnston, Merrill Bugbee, Elsa John son, Evelyn Calhoun. Lilly Skoogberg. Annette May. Percy Gray, Julia Sven son. Walter Anderson. Fosdiek Harri- son, Gladys Harrington, Marion stahl. Donald Williams, Judith John son, Helen Johnson. Miriam Ware, Beatrice Healey. Edwin Wilcox, Quln. tin Sanger, Lydia Taber. The Blues are still ahead on the honor list.
 Friday afternoon there was an ex- citing baseball game between the Blue and Gold girls. The Blue girls won, the score being 9-5.
 The Junior Promenade which was held Saturday evening was a decided success. The decorations were of rose and silver crepe paper with streamer' extending from the center light to the other four lights and corners of the room. On the curtain might have been seen the class number in pinl flowers. At B o'clock the patroness s' and seniors,took their places in the re ceiving line. The patronesses were Mrs. L. H. Lindeman, Mrs. George Sampson. Mrs L. H. Healey, Mrs. | B. Harrison. After the receiving iin' came the grand march led by the clasi nresident I.uke White. and the clas vice president. Doris Lindeman.
Putnam patriot., 1922-06-02
Memorial Day Exercise.

Thompson people poured out their homage to the soldier and sailor dead of three American wars, at the appro- priate Memorial Day ceremonies held Tuesday All of the villages of the town were visited by the war veterans and others who made up the parade column. and in each place solemn ex- ercises were held
 Ii was about I2.30 when the column arrived at East Thompson and there, in Kings Daughters hall, splendid dinner was served to about I'D.
 Music for the days observance was furnished by the Attawaugan Band and the American Legion Drum Corps. The executive committee that worked hard on the plans for the day was made up as follows:
 President of the Day, Harold Lin derson: Thompson Town, Mrs. Allen r. Rabbit, Dr. k. C. Paine; Marshal lC. A. seaver; Wilsonville. Thomas Paine, Wilfred Mills. Alfred Reich Edward Welch; West Thompson, Jas. BigelON, vincent httiSi oHe"a .'s strom. Lionel ]. Morin; North Gros- venordale. F. s. Richmond, Harry Manning. John Reardon, IT,, Philip Duhamel: Fabyan Mrs. Herman Barnes. Frank H. Converse, John An derson; Grosvenordale, Adonat Nor in: East Thompson, silas Joslin, Rev Holm R Miller, Mrs Eva Huntington
 The following officers of osea' Swanson Post helped Commander Morin "carry on" the Legion's par of the Memorial Day program Vic' Commanders Frank Pelletier, froni IRegnier: adjutant, Philip L. Duhamei treasurer, Alvin k. Doliiber; historian Edward J. MeKeon; service officer Ernest R. Johnson. sergeant-at-arms lphflip Croteau. and Harold F.. Linder sen John F. Johnson and James J Regnier. The Legion Drum Corps wa lin charge of Edward MeKeon. the fir ing squad In charge of Vice Vommau der Regnier, and the color bearers an' color guards In charge Of vice Ion lmander Pelletier.
Putnam patriot., 1922-06-02
WEST GLOCESTER

Mr. and Mrs. Willard Place enter tained relatives from Putnam Sunday.
 James Place and AtweIl Mason of Webster called on friends in this place Sunday
 Mrs. Maria Law. who has been in poor health. is better. Mrs. II. E. Smith is also on the gain.
 William B. Swan of Providence spent Tuesday with his sister and her husband, Mir. and Mrs. Cyrus Place.
 Judge Clark and daughter of Web ster were visitors with C. NJ. Reach and family Wednesday of last week.
 Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Place and fam fly and Mir and Mrs. John Ennis and family are spending a few days in Lowell. Mass. with Mir and Mrs. Adolph Gunthier and family.
Putnam patriot., 1922-06-02
WEST WOODSTOCK

Daniel Davis is building an addition to his store.
 John Perrin and Elmer Davis mo- tered to Providence Sunday.
 Edward Morse and son Francis are spending a few days at Kenelm.
 Albert Smith has been a recent guest of his grandparents, Deacon and Mrs. F. N. Harris.
 Mrs. Howard M Frost and children are expected to arrive at the Frost homestead June 3 10 spend the sum mer months.
 Sunday. 'Mrs and Mrs. Randall Da. wis entertained Mir and Mrs. Arthur Davis of Central Village, MT. and Mrs. Earl Davis and Miss Irene Mills of Providence.
Putnam patriot., 1922-06-02
MECHANICSVILLE

Mr. and Mrs. Edgar Ayotte spent Saturday in Pawtucket.
 Mir. and Mrs. James Logan enter tained guests Decoration Day.
 Harry Evans, with party of friends, spent a week on a hunting trip.
 Miss Ellen Kensey spent Decora- ton Day in Providence with her par ents.
 Mrs. Arthur Aucoin and children spent the past week with relatives in rawtueket. R. ].
 Mrs. O. J. Bousquet and children, Doris and Daniel Left Monday for a two weeks visit in schaghticoke, N. Y.
 Harold Kenney of St. Johns Prep. School of Danvers. Mass, spent a few days with his parents, Mir. and Mrs. Michael Kenney. the past week.
 Mir. and Mrs. Michael Kenney and sons, James and Harold, spent Sunday in Millbury. Mas. where they were the guests of Mr and Mrs. George Wilbur
 Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Beaulieu and son Norman of Dayville, and Mfr. and Mrs. Ouer Rivers and daughter Rita were the guests of Mir. and Mrs. Jos eph Rivers Decoration Day.
 Mr. and Mrs. Frederick Claire, combe B0usquet, Miss Mary Bousquet and Miss Blanche Root of Worcester and Mrs. F. o. Scudder of Indianapo- lis, Ind, were the guests of Touisant Bo4sauet. Decoration Day.
Putnam patriot., 1922-06-02
EAST WOODSTOCK

Real est~te is changing hands rapid iy here of late.
 Chester F.. May has been serving on the jury at Willimantie this month.
 Gladys May of Memorial Hospital, Worcester, spent Saturday night with J s. May and family.
 George Moore and wife of Worces- ter were in town Tuesday visiting the cemetery and calling on relatives.
 Miss Fanny Upham of Webster spent several days last week with her brother. G. L. Upham, and family.
Putnam patriot., 1922-06-02
WOODSTOCK

Mrs Florence Paine Is visiting Mrs B. R. Ritch.
 Mrs Elizabeth Bingham spent the s.jiaav at Century Old Cottage.
 cssrue Hamilton is sFepdang sths xesk wssh his parents ip ermont.
 Miss Eleanor Skoogbere spent Me rerial Day at the home of her par ents
 ur and Mrs. Charles Lindeman wis ted Mrs. John Clark the first of the week.
 Misses Anna Nelson, Elizabeth Ross and Mary White were in town over the weekend.
 Mrs. Davis of Erie. N. Y., has re- esntlv spent a few days with MT. and Mrs Riddiek.
 Mrs. Will Child and daughters, Elorenee and Roxana, are visiting rel stives in Greenwich and Brooklyn, N. '.
 Mrs. George Butts, Mrs. Victor Johnson. Miss Florence Johnson and George Hamilton attended the Pomona Grange meeting held in Scotland last Saturday.
 The Woodstock Choral Union, uu- der the direction of Mrs. Masters, will give 3 recital at the Hill church Sun day evening, June i, at 7.30. Fred eriek Bailey, organist at the Piedmont kbareh Worcester, will preside at the organ. Everyone is cordially invited 10 come. A silver collection will be taken
 Memorial Sunday was observed at the Hill church with an appropriate sermon by the pastor. and after the service the congregation went to the cemetery, where the pastor gave the children brief talk and then the ehil- dren placed bouquet of flowers on the grave of each soldier, missionary and teacher
 ChiIdren's Week will be observed at the Hill church June to June II. Fol- lowing the regular Sunday morning service Cradle Roll service will be held in the chapel under the direction of Mrs. Albert Williams, the Cradle Roll superintendent. The Children's Dav service will be given in place of the regular Sunday morning service June II.
 The children of the Woodstock schools, l05 in number, will present their operetta, "A Midsummer Days Dream" on Tuesday evening. June 6, at 7.45 in Academy hall. Miss Mar ruerite Burns is directing this and ev erybody is cordially invited to spend an evening with the fairies, roses. Overall Boys, Sunbonnet Girls and other interesting things,
 The second anniversary of the un- lon meetings was observed last Sun dae night at the Congregational church in West Woodstock. There was a good attendance to hear the in- teresting talks given by the Revs. Baker. Lawson and Harrison. Rev Henry Baker presided and spoke few words of welcome and the pastor of the Swedish church. Rev. NIT. Sven son, read the Scripture lesson. The observance was fttingly closed by having birthday cake with two can dles on it. While these candles burn ct, everybody had formed circle and Rev. Fosdick Harrison gave a brief resume of the different activities of these union services. Then everybody formed in line and passed down to have a piece of cake, passed back to their place, elasped hands while Rev. Mir Harrison offered very impressive prayer and dismissed with the Mizpah henediction.
Putnam patriot., 1922-06-02

Mrs. F. A. Jordan is entertaining out-of town friends.
 Clara Eddy of Stafford has been wis iting her parents at Valley Farm.
 Misses Eleanor and Louise Linde- man spent the weekend at their home
 J. E. Child and family of Putnam have been visiting relatives here the past week.
 Miss Julia May is spending a few weeks with her sister, Mrs. Anna May, in West Newton, Mass.
 Earl Bugbee is making improve ments on his property, installing bath fixtures, electric lights. etc.
 Herbert May and family of New London. Clarence Smith of West New ton. Mass, called on relatives Sunday
 Mrs. H. E. Bannister and son Dex- ter: of Webster, have been spending several days with c. L. Upham and family
 Two veterans, V. T. Wetherell and George o. Robbins, with sons and grandsons, decorated the graves of soldiers.
Putnam patriot., 1922-06-02
ELMViLLE MILL BALL TEAM
 WANTS TO ARRANGE GAME 5

The baseball team Of the White stone Mills of the American Woolen Company at Elmvilie has been organ ized and the boys now say they are ready ro meet all corners looking for a sAappy outfit for an opponent. The one to be written to concerning games is Agent N. B. Brown. Whitestone Mills, Danislson, Conn.
Putnam patriot., 1922-06-02

Gustaf Johnson and family motored to Pontiac, K. L. last Sunday to visit relatives.
 Mir. and Mrs John Swanson visited Mir. and Mrs Edwin Carlson Of Eden Park. K. L. over the holiday.
 Miss Ellen Freudenthal of Worees- ter has been spending few days with her grandmother of this place.
 Kelleys Pets baseball team from the lower village motored to fhomp- son last Saturday and met defeat by score of 24 to l.
 Harriet Johnson, l3 months old daughter of Mir. and Mrs Oscar l.. Johnson has returned from the Me morial Hospital, Worcester.
 The two plays. Two Crooks and a Lady," and "The Florist Shop" were presented at the T. NJ. Il. $. by the class of 1928 last Friday evening. \ good crowd attended and the plays were finely presented.
 The Vikings" of this place woh over the "Pioneers' at Chandler field, Thompson. last Tuesday morning hy a score of 12 to II. The Vikings were younger and smaller than their oppo= nents. but were much smarter and won by heads up playing. A home run by E. Johnson and catch by L. Johnson in right field were the feat ures. Milton Johnson and Ray Peter son shone at bat. as did Ted Johnson. Ravenelles fielding and Ray Johe= sons pitching were bright lights in the pastime. Ryan, Livingston and Lyons starred for Thompson. The Vikings worked the "hidden balii trick four times. but t was only allowed once, as the umpires failed to sec 1t the other three times, thus allowing the "Pio' Ineers" to score four runs after thu side was retired. These tricks were played so neatly that neither of the two umpires knew that the first base man had the ball, and consequently did not watch for any trick plays.
Putnam patriot., 1922-06-02
NORTH oRosvENoRoALE

Ethelbert Aldrieh visited his many acquaintanees here on Decoration Day.
 o. F.. Sward and Carl Anderson en- tertained friends from Broekton over Decoration Day
 Miss Ruth Swanson and friend spent the weekend here with Mr. and Mrs. Algot Swanson.
 Andrew Lamoureux was a visitor in Gardner on Sunday, where he has many friends and relatives.
 Joseph Coleman and family from Southbridge were guests of Thomas Duquette and family oh Sunday.
 The Misses Antonia and Jeannette Paradis of Woonsocket were among the visitors m town for the holiday
 Mir. and Mrs. Lavalle of Worcester called on friends in town Sunday. They also attended the social and dance given by the auxiliary of Oscar Swanson Post.
 MT. and Mrs Matthias Pion paid their many friends and relatives vis- 1t during the holiday While in town he was entertained by the members of Oscar Swanson Post.
 Annette Marehessault and Marie Dolliber were guests of Mrs. Audette in Fall River over Memorial Day,
 Mr. and Mrs. ulderic Bergeron spent the holiday in Fitchburg
Putnam patriot., 1922-06-02
ALL AROUND THE WOODSTOCKS

f George May of Lancaster and Wi liam May of West Newton recently called on' their aunt, Miss Julia May.
 Burdette White and wife of West field, Mass and Mir. and Mrs. William, May of Pomfret were recent guests of Chester E. May and wife,
 George Spiess. wife and two sons Lncolnsand Eliot. of Mattspan, Mas. spent the weekend with Mir. and Mrs. E. E. May, Mrs. Bunce returning home with them on Sunday for a visit of a few weeks.
 Mir. and Mrs. Louis E. Bunce. Mrs. Edwin (. Bunee and two children. Alice and Alfred, Mrs. Vera C. Bunce. all of South Manchester, spent last Thursday with Mir. and Mrs. Everett E. May, the latter remaining until Sunday.
 MT and Mrs. N. T. White motored to Stafford Sunday, bringing back Edith Harris, who had been with Mrs. Theodore Cox for several weeks. Lit tie Elizabeth Cox is still in Memorial Hospital. Worcester, but is improving and able to retain some food
 Mrs. Charles Cox, Bert Cox and wife, Mrs A. H. Hubbard and Miss Carolyn Cox motored to East Hartford Sunday, spending the day with Mir. and Mrs. George Chapman thee Flor enee Cox). A large birthday cake with candles graced the dinner table. 1t being the 22nd birthday of Miss Carolyn Cox Monday She was also the recipient of a handsome May bas- ket on Monday evening.
 Mrs. Jennie Farrows of this place and John Adams of Jewett City were married Tuesday evening at the home of the bride by Rev Henry D. Baker. Those attending were Mrs. H. n. Bak- CT, Benjamin Farrows and wife and four children, Clifford Farrows and wife and five children, the two sons of the bride and their families. The bride wore a gown of blue satin, and carried bouquet of sweet peas. Af. ter the ceremony an informal recep- tion. was held and refreshments of cake, ice cream, fruit, confectionery and coffee were served. They will re- side in the Hill house, where Mrs. Adams has had rooms for several years.
 At the regular meeting of the Com munity Club held Wednesday evening an interesting program was presented by the May committee, Mrs. Asa K. Scranton, F. R. Rollins and Archie Saxby Mrs. Dorothy Bartlett of Put nam gave a talk relating to her ex- perienees as probation officer and so- cial welfare worker in her home city. Hon. Frederic Hinrichs. lately return ed from California, gave very inter esting account of some of the attrae- tions of the western states. including the petrifed forest, Grand Canyon, and in and around Pasadena, where he spent the past winter A hearty vote of thanks was given the speakers. A committee of three, l.. H. Linde- man, Mrs. F. A. Jordan. F.. K. Rollins, was chosen to make plans for an ex- hibit for Woodstock Fair. Mir. and Mrs. Maurice Child were admitted to membership. Committee for June, Mrs. E. F.. May, Mrs. Carl Danielson. Mildred May Adjourned to June IA.
The Press., 1922-09-28
STAFFORD SPRINGS

Phillip TripOli is building a house on BrendOn Heights.
 Fred Lane has been in New York for several days on business.
 MT. and Mrs. J. E. Sullivan have been spending a. few days with rela- tives in Stamford.
 Mrs. Lewis Mclaughlin returned Monday from several days visit with her parents at Belchertown, Mass.
 Robert Scussel left Tuesday for Worcester, where he will enter the Freshman class of Worcester Tech
 The republican convention for the nomination of judge of probate will be held at the Springs House next Wednesday at II a. m.
 The WOman's Foreign Missionary society of the Methodist church will hold it's annual meeting in the church parlOr Friday at three o'clock.
 The republican convention for the nomination of senator for this dis trict will be held at the town hall, Rockville, on Saturday at 1O.30 a. m. The democratic, probate convention for the nomination of judge of probate for the district of Stafford will be held
 
 at eleven o'clock in the forenoon.
 The Ladies' Aid society of the Con gregational church will hold rum mage sale at the chapel next Wednes- day at II a. m. Articles for the sale may be left at the church from 2 to 4.90 D. m. Monday and Tuesday.
 The Saltwater team of Springfield defeated All Stafford here Sunday in what proved to be very interesting game, to 2. Connors and Sweeney both pitched good game, but Sween- ey had better support. Several Springfield hits were of the lucky va riety. Converse made good try for hit in the ninth, when he hit one of the longest drives ever seen on the local park, but the left fielder was un- der it. The Stillwaters scored the winning run in the tenth inning on two clean hits and COnverse's error ot fly ball in deep center. The score