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Connecticut western news., 1913-10-09
Litchfield s. s. Convention.

The the third annual convention of the County Sunday School Association is to be held next Wednesday and Thurs. day, October 18th and 16th, in the churches of New Milford.
 The morning session Wednesday opens at 10:90, in the Congregational Church. Miss Stooker speaks on "Use of Pictures and Blackboard" and Mrs. Stevens on Intermediates and Seniors" Rev. E. O. Gillette gives Echoes from Zurich. '" while State Secretary Woodin tells about "The Zurich Program"
 Dinner will be served the delegates at the Methodist church and the afternoon session will be held there. The program will be given up to the Litchfield South. west Association. Miss Mabel Hart speaks on "The Teacher and the oppor- tunity," and MT. Woodin on "Evange- listic Opportunities. At 3:25 the Sun day school scholars of New Milford, will gather for a parade, ending at the church, where Miss Stooker will give @ talk on "Children of the World" to be illustrated by pictures. At 4:45 the con vention will divide for sectional con. | ferences.
 Supper will be served at St. Johns Episcopal church where the evening session will be held. Rev. k. O. Gris. brt ok will give an address on "The Child and the Church" and Rev. John Bar stow, of Hartford, will address the con. vention on "The Imperative Word"
 The Thursday sessions are to be held in the Congregational church at 9:30 and o'clock. Mrs. Mary Gordon will speak on "Plans for Temperance. There will be discussions of missions, secondary work. reports from the various officers and the awarding of the pennants. In the afternoon Mir. Clifford Marsh will speak on "A Vision of the Superinten. dents Task" Miss Stooker will speak on "Child Study for Parents and Teach CTS" and Mir. Woodin on "The Faithful Tradersn
Connecticut western news., 1913-10-09
Scout Council Meeting.

The deferred annual meeting of the Scout Council was held in the Boy Scout Rooms. Friday evening.
 The former officers were reelected ; the president will appoint 8 committee of four to act with him in the matter of the proposed reorganization of the coun- cil to conform to certain new require. ments of the national body, and to re port at future meeting to be called by the president.
 Scout Commissioner Walter King Stone resigned on account ot engage ments which will keep him out of town most Of the time, at least during the winter. His resignation was reluctantly accepted and committee authorized to draw up suitable resolutions of regret and appreciation.
Connecticut western news., 1913-10-09
School Attendance.

Pupils perfect in attendance for Sep tember in East Canaan Grammer school. District No. 1; Miss Catherine Finne- gan, teacher
 Grace Ball, Pearl Barnard. Frank Cantadore. Joseph Cantadore. Angel Caravati, Charlie Caravati, Jennie Cara vati, Rose Caravati, John Oondon, Edward Dings, Edward Ivory, Hubert Kegler, James Kegler, Fenn Minacci, Rico Minacci, Alice Perdizet, Mary Stratton, Loretta Sweeney, Helen Warner, Rena Whitney, Frederick Wilson, Mary Zucco, Francis Casey, Mabel Casey.
 East Canaan Primary school, District No. 1, Miss May E. Devine, teacher:
 Angelo Balardine, Angel Blanchi, Charles Bianchi, Annie Oantadore, Rico Cantadore, Charles Casey, Joseph Casey, Marian Oondon, Minnie Condon, Francis Kegler, Isaia Minacci, Clara Minacci, John Palfini. Rosi Palfini, Mary Patangi, Mary Pateaux, Marguerite Pateaux, Mary Petroocki. Elizabeth Smith, Eugene Sweeney, Emily Stratton, Primo Zucco. Edith Zucco,
Connecticut western news., 1913-10-09
REPUBLICAN AND LICENSE
Town Meeting was Devoid of Exciting
 Incidents.

The "little town election" as far as North Canaan was concerned. passed off quietly and without excitement. The voting was brisk. throughout the day, and fairly large vote was boiled. The polls opened at o'clock, George W. Ford officiating as moderator. The other election officials were, outside checker, Fred Parmelee; inside checkers, Charles l.. Rood. G. E. DeHart box tenders, Wm. R. Weddle, James Casey; ticket distributors Jesse L. Goodwin, Robert D, Miller envelope booth. H, K. Prescott, O. W. Bottum booth-ten- ders. George H. VanDeusen, E. A. Baker, David H. Roger, Alvin Bartlett. Starr Rood, E. T. Rowe.
 The polls closed at 4 o'clock, and the counting was expeditiously done. The license ballots were the first counted, and totalled 202 for license, 196 against "a majority of in favor.
 The vote on the constitutional amend ment to increase the salary of legislators was, 99 yes, 69 no.
 The vote on town officers was as fol lows, the first named being republicans, who had an average majority of nearly 50:
 Assessors, J. N. VanDeusen, 187; N. Watson Hardenbergh, 184. -~. .-~~
 Board of Relief. Charles H. Sage. 207; George L. Parsons, 207; Albert P. Briggs, 161 Robert D. Peirce, 161. Selectmen, William J. Reel, 233 i; Henry D. Reed. 2lO: Norman W. Moore, 1a2 Edward McCarty, 155.
 Town Clerk, Allyn Fuller, 200; George A. Heffernan, ITO.
 Town Treasurer. F. R. Collin. 217 i; Joseph H. Lansing, 155.
 Agent of Town Deposit Fund. F. R. Collin. 215; Joseph H. Lansing. 152.
 Auditor, J. B. Reed, 216; Edwin O. Finney, 154.
 Grand Jurors, G. H. VanDeusen, 212 !; G. K. Goodwin, 209; Anson A. Law renee, BOT Robert D. Peirce, 157 1; Albert A. Hubbard, 156; Wallace Gan field, 158.
 Collector of Taxes, John s. Reed, BIO; George Roger, 158.
 Constables, A. L.. Higgins, 2o4 i; Samuel Reel, 210; L. E. Hester, 208; O. R. Tierney, 900; Lewis 0. Rhoades, 172 1; Charles L. Rood, 152; Walter Goggin, 155 Albert Toussains, 158.
 Registrar of Voters, J. Clinton Rora- back, 2l0; Edward l.. Roberts, 158.
 Town School Committee, F. H. Lee, POS; Edward s. Roberts, 156.
 Library Director, Sarah W. Adam, 362.
Connecticut western news., 1913-10-09
HORSE RAN AWAY
Kenneth Roberts Thrown From Badg-
 ley's SuIkY. at the Naples.

Kenneth Roberts Thrown From Badg-
 Iey's SuIky. at the Naples.
 Butcher Badgley's spirited horse caused considerable excitement, Satur. day morning. by running madly through the streets with the light two-wheeled sulky, from which young Kenneth Rob- erts. the driver, had been thrown.
 The boy had driven to the Naples to deliver an order of meat, leaving the horse standing in the driveway in the yard. On coming out of the house and attempting to get aboard the sulky, he picked up the reins and started to mount the seat when the horse started suddenly causing one wheel to mount the step, in front of the door. This tipped the sulky almost over and dumped young Roberts violently on the ground. The animal then made violent jump and ran away.
 It came over the two railroad crossings at break neck speed, turned the Railroad street corner and headed apparently for home. It attempted to turn Tn above the Badgley place, but struck @ large tree with such force that the horse was thrown headlong to the ground, landing three rods away from the point of con tact with the tree, where it lay until re- leased by unharnessing.
 Singularly enough. the horse was not injured seriously in the fall, few tri- vial scratches on the hind legs being the extent of it's hurts. The sulky likewise escaped damage. So did Kenneth.
Connecticut western news., 1913-10-09
The Bald-Head Club.

The Albany Knickerbocker Press of last Sunday carried a feature story of the Bald-Head Club of America, with finely printed portraits of the officers. The story was by Wm. H. Spear, of Great Harrington, and we quote few of his introductory paragraphs:
 "Go up thou bald head, will be the slogan at Canaan, Conn.,, on the night of October Is. when the Bald Head Club of America will have it's second annual dinner, It is just two years ago that date. that the bald pates received their first christening, when the "very hairs of their heads were all numbered" and the past twelve months has Increased the membership,l list until iT numbers to- day some of the shiniest bald heads on the American continent.
 Not @ state in the Union but has mem- bers in this unique organization, and not 8 member but rejoices in the fact of his eligibility.
 Be it known unto all men. that while the "many may be called" but flew are chosen" It matters not how great you have become. You may be the smartest man on earth, yet not eligible to membership. You may have the wealth of Croesus and the beauty of an Apollo, yet the coveted prize may not be yours. You may be @ graduate of dozen universities and be loaded down with honorary degrees for great achievements, and yet be unable to ac- quire this last and much coveted degree. You may hold the highest office in the gift of the American people; you may be one of earth's mightiest potentates and be robed in purple and fine linen, and fare sumptuously every day.
 You may number your automobiles by the dozen, own yacht and country summer palace, but these will not suf- fee. You may have the eloquence of a Demosthenes and the persuasive powers of a Cicero, and yet not get in.
 There is one thing you must have and that is good bald head. That shining dome of thought will scintilate through blackness and prove yeriTable pillar of fire by night, and cloud by day, to lead you through the troubled waters, to the peaceful anchotage in the haven of bald heads rest.
 Not less than 8 three inch diameter of veritable badness will suffice, and if, perchance, your head is as smooth as a billiard ball, you are likely in time to at. tain the thirty third degree in this re- markable brotherhood.
Connecticut western news., 1913-10-09
Grange Exhibit.

The annual exhibit and harvest sup per, by East Canaan Grange, was held last Friday evening. The attendance was good. The exhibit was not as large as usual on account of damage by frosts, both last spring and this fall. The fol- lowing are the premiums given:
 Field corn, O. H. Goodwin first, J. O. Stevens second.
 Popcorn, J. O. Stevens first.
 Sweet corn, Mrs. Robert Rogers first.
 Collection of vegetables, MS. Stevens first, M. Keane second. Tomatoes, Mrs. Robert Rogers first.
 Collection of potatoes, J. O. Stevens first.
 Cabbage, H. 0. Stevens first, M. Keane second.
 Onions, M. Keane first.
 Hubbard squash, J. O. Stevens first.
 Pumpkins, 0. H. Sage first.
 Collection of apples, Robert Rogers first, 0. H. Sage second.
 Flowers-Asters, Miss E. Keane first geraniums, Mrs. Robert Roger; design flowers, Mrs. Sarah Bartlett first.
 Collection of canned fruit and pickles Mrs. Robert Rogert Rogers first beet pickles, Mrs. Frank Goodwin first.
 Jellies-Currant, Miss E. Keane first. Miss O. M. Bottum. second.
 Homemade candy-Nut fudge, MT O. H. Goodwin first cream fudge, Mrs. O. H. Goodwin first; chocolate f. o0, Miss 0. M. Bottum first {; Mrs. c. H. Goodwin second.
 Needle craft-Drawn work, four hand kerchiefs, Miss Emily Lambert first crocheted-Filet, child's yoke, Mrs. c K. Goodwin first; collar, Mrs, G. K. Goodwin first Irish yoke and cuffs, Mrs. G. K. Goodwin first.
 Lace work-Table mat, Miss M. E. Briggs first.
 Embroidery-Pin cushion, Mrs. Ohas Goodwin first collar, Mrs. Charles Goodwin first French dolly, Miss Janet Rogers first; center piece, Mrs. Charles Goodwin first.
 Bread-W Wheat, Mrs. Robert Rogers first, Miss O. M. Bottum second.
 Layer cake, Mrs. Robert Rogers first
 Pie, Tomato mince, Mss 0. M. Bot. tum first, Miscellaneous-Press ferns and wild flowers of all varieties, Miss Janet Rogers first.
Connecticut western news., 1913-10-09
Fined for Sunday Hunting.

Morris Paviol and Frank Consolini were arrested by Game Warden Shine, Sunday, for hunting and having game in their possession on Sunday. They had a grey squirrel and had wounded a woodpecker. They pleaded guilty be- fore Justice Ford, J, Clinton Roraback prosecuting, and were fined each $1 and costs, totaling in each case $I9.71, which they paid.
Connecticut western news., 1913-10-09
COURT IN CANAAN
Common Pleas Court for litchfieId
 County Now a Fixture.

County Now a Fixture.
 The Court of Common Pleas for Litch' field County now holds regular terms ID North Canaan. The first session was held. in Odd Fellows Hall, Tuesday forenoon, when Judge G. H. Welch. ot Torrington, ,presided; Wheaton F. Dowd of Winsted, Clerk. Gases on the docket assigned for trial were continued as follows:
 Dwight B. Cornell vs. Caroline Little N1ckerson for plaintiff, J. 0. Roraback for defendant.
 Sarah G. Landon, ct al, vs. Lorraine 0. Miller; J. o. Roraback for plaintiffs Nickerson for defendant.
 Sessions of the court will be held or the first Tuesday in October and Febru ary, with such other sessions as may be designated or deemed necessary. The furniture of the courtroom al Falls Village will be removed to Canaan as soon as suitable quarters can be pro cured. Judge George W. Ford has an order from the County Commissioners for its removal. Judge Ford and J. O Roraback were the prime movers in get ting the bill, authorized by the Canaan Business Men 8 Association, through the legislature, for the change.
Connecticut western news., 1913-10-09
Second Heavies Veteran Dead.

Matthew Patterson Bell, veteran of the Second Heavies, died at his home in Tarentum, Penn, September c. The Leechburg (Penn.) Advance, in its obituary says: "Mr. Bell was well known to quite number of Leechburg people, especially the Grand Army Post as he had spent several Memorial days with his old comrade, F. V. Shepard, they being members of the samer regi- ment in the Civil War.
 "Mr. Bell was aged 6S years and was sergeant in the 18th Conn. Infantry Regiment, which was transferred to End Conn. Heavy Artillery. enlisted for three years. This regiment was in the list Division of the Sixth Army Corps. MT. Bell was seriously wounded, at Cedar Greek, by a canister shot Tn the left side. He was a good soldier and a Christian gentleman. He was mem- Der of class l2 of the Methodist church, Tarentum. His wife survives him. The remains were taken to Norfolk, Conn. i, for interment."
Connecticut western news., 1913-10-09
BaId-Heads, Attention I

In order that suitable provision may be made for the annual banquet of the Bald-H Head Club of America, at the Can- field, next Thursday night. it is essential that the banquet committee be informed, in advance, as to the number of guests to be provided for, and all who have re- ceived invitations are requested to mo- tify Secretary A. P. Chapman, Falls Will lage, of their acceptance, by Saturday of this week. It is obvious that the com mittee should have an approximate idea of the number that may be expected, in order to arrange with Landlord Baker, for adequate accommodation. Already more acceptances have been received from members living at distance than from those nearer home, some of the latter evidently deeming it unnecessary to trouble themselves to notify the secre tary, as their acceptance is a matter of course. It is hoped by the committee that the local and nearby members will send their acceptances promptly.
 In the dining-room scheme of decora- ton electric lights will be largely util- ized, and the banquet hall will be blaze of glory, arrangements having been made with Manager Lyles, of the Berkshire Power Go. to attend to that feature.
 The reception committee will include President Orr, Secretary Chapman, Walter Norton, George J. Vogel, H. B. Ives, pr. H. L. Ross, F. A. Baker, R. H. Whitford. .Dr. J. G. Adam,L L. H. Adams. Dr. O. W. Camp, John Rodemeyer.
 The executive committee have already received invitations to hold the annual banquet in a half-dozen towns, and the choice will probably lie between the Winchester, of Winsted; the American House, .Pittsfield, and Young's Hotel, New Milford. The committee will meet before the Garfield banquet and decide upon the place for the next annual feast.
Connecticut western news., 1913-10-09
TREASURER ROBERTS, FALL

Loose Floor Joist Turns Under Him,
 Throwing Him on His Face.
 Hon. E. s. Roberts has been laid up at his home in East Canaan since last Saturday, as the result of fall. He stepped upon an insecure floor joist in a new piazza that is being built at his house, and it turned, throwing him yio- lently forward. He struck his face against another timber and was pain fully bruised. His injuries are not seri- ous, but have kept him confined to his home during the week.
Connecticut western news., 1913-10-09
Oldest Prisoner Dead.

Charles Gilbert, the oldest prisoner in the Connecticut $ tate Prison, dled at that institution last week. He was "A years of tsge and he had been in prison 48 years, 4 months and 26 days--the longest term of service of any prisoner in the institution. Death was due to heart disease and chronic neuphritis.
 Gilbert was found guilty of second degree murder by jury after a week s trial in the Superior Court in Hartford and was sentenced to life imprisonment by Judge Du5ton. on May 4, 1865, for the killing If Henry Caldwell in New Britain, in ne winter of '63-'64. Cad we'll was an agent of the United States government at that time, his duty being to secure recruits for the army. When murdered | WIS robbed of $700. Gil bert had been seen ill tloon with hlm the nighy before the murder but the evil dence against him was largely circnm- stantial. Gilbert was on trial before a New Britain justice and was found not guilty. He was re. arrested and as a re- suit went to prison. He was defended by the late Samuel F. Jones, of Hartford in the state.
 When Gilbert's father died some years after the murder, the son made a statement that his father was guilty of the murder and that he expected the father to make confession before his death but the old gentleman did not do so. Gilbert said he went to prison rather than testify against his father
 Gilbert's name was oyer the door of his cell in the prison, also the number .'2" showing him to be the second oldest prisoner there. John Warren, released q year or two ago, antedated him.
Connecticut western news., 1913-10-09
Girl of the Underworld,

"A Girl of the Underworld' which plays at Canaan Town Hall on Thursday Oct. g, is comedy four act drama, which interestingly tells you beautiful story. This play has toured the principal cities of the country, and has been received with tremendous favor as a comedy dramatic and artistic success. Special scenery, light effects and beautiful par. aphernalia of all description are in this play, on Thursday, Oct. 9, Town Hall.- Adv.
Connecticut western news., 1913-10-09
Rev. Mills is "CalIed.

The vestry of Christ Church held a meeting Friday evening and decided to extend call to Rev. W. Howard Mills, of Huntington, to. become rector of the parish, to succeed Rev. J. P. Smyth. Mir. Mills made a very favorable impress sion, on the occasion of his conducting services here two weeks ago, and the vestry have the assurance that he will accept the call,
Connecticut western news., 1913-10-09
Surnrised Miss Moore.

The pupils of Grades 2 and gave their teacher, Miss Moore, a surprise party Tuesday evening, at the home of E. s. Pease. There were 32 in the party, and all enjoyed delightful time, in games, music, etc. Refreshments were brought by the pupils.
Connecticut western news., 1913-10-09
Business Men Delegates.

The directors of the Canaan Business Mems Association met yesterday and reelected John Rodemeyer director Tn the State Business Mems Association. President Holsapple appointed John Rodemeyer. w. A. Wright and Allyn Fuller delegates to the annual meeting of the State Association in Meriden next Thursday.
Connecticut western news., 1913-10-09
Rev, "Bert' Roraback Engaged.

Mir. John Ditmars. of Booklyn NY, announces the engagement of his daugh' Edward Roraback, son of Jndge A. T. Roraback of this place.
Connecticut western news., 1913-10-09
Crushed to Death.

While standing on moving freight car in front of the freight depot in New London, Sunday afternoon, John Rim, railroad employee, fell off and was crushed to death under the wheels. Rim was 35 years old and lived in Paw tucket, R. I.
Connecticut western news., 1913-10-09

"Do you know anything about ma chinery?"
 "Only enough to ask fool questions of my neighbor when his automobile stalls" l" Detroit Free Press.
Connecticut western news., 1913-10-09

Friend tin 1915)-"So next years cars are going to be 50 feet wide ?"
 Auto Agent -"Yes. You see we must have room for the number on the back" D oly
Connecticut western news., 1913-10-09

Right will prevail, and human na- ture impels us to get on the prevailing side, so as to be right.-Puck.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1913-09-02
CAUGHT ON THE CURB.

Macon is going to send out a
special trade train carrying a big
bunch of boosters, and we notice
that Dawson is not on the route.
Isn't that a mistake? The special
came here last year.
Mr.. J. w. Fox, who has just re-
turned from Kentucky, says it is ex-
tremely dry in that state, and the
corn crop has been almost completely
burned up.
Saturday was a busy day with
Sheriff Hill and his deputies. Sew
eral citizens of, the colored persuasion
were taken up for sundry INSIDE
meanors.
The Dawson Woman's Club
house will be opened with a recep-
ton at an early date. The finishing
touches are now being put on.
With the approach of fall Ordi-
nary Cheatham expects Cupid to be-
come more energetic and increase the
demand for marriage licenses.
Six hundred bales of cotton Sat
urday turned loose $4,000 in the
channels of trade, and the merchants
reaped a harvest of dollars.
The travelling public at Dawson
are disappointed at the failure to get
another passenger train on this divis-
ion of the Central.
Madam Grundy says that a
prominent young business man will
bring his bride from nearby town
in the near future.
The Dawsonians who went off
for the summer are all returning.
When cotton begins to move it is a
summons home.
"A prominent citizen of Dawson
has adeaI on foot to trade his resi-
dence for property in Atlanta.
1t is reported that the Camp Fire
Girls will soon be reorganized, having
disbanded for the summer.
-Cortez Roberts has accepted the
position of warehouse clerk at the
Central feright Office.
Mr.. j. Eisman the new mer-
chant, will open his store on Fri
day, the 5th inst.
The first fall session of the supe-
rior court will convene at George
town next Monday.
Dawson now has three Hebrew
merchants, the largest number il
twenty-five years.
Chief Brown has his eyes on the
loafers, and may pull a bunch o
them any day.
See J. I. Roberts Royal Societ!
Embroidery window this week. Some
thing new.
Six wagons with forty bales o
cotton came in from one farm Satur
day.
The city council will meet il
regular monthly session tonight
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1913-09-02
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