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Connecticut western news., 1913-01-09
INSTALLATION TONIGHT
Housatonic Lodge Officers Inaugu- rated by L. J. Nickerson, G. J. D.

Housatonic Lodge Officers Inaugu-
 rated by L. J. Nickerson, c. J. D.
 Tonight should be red-letter night for Housatonic Lodge, F. and A. M. The newly elected officers will be in- stalled publicly-that is, in the presence of outside guests invited by the members of the Iodge-and Secretary Ford is con- fident, from the number of notifications he has received, that there will be a large attendance of members and guests
 The ceremony of installation, an inn pressive, edifying and instructive cere- mony, will be performed by Right Wor- shipful Brother Leonard J. Nickerson, Grand Junior Deacon, of the Grand Lodge, who gives the various charges III an exceptionally dramatic manner.
 After the installation exercises a sup per will be served to the entire assem- blaze by the ladies of the O. E. s. in the banquet rooms of the lodge.
Connecticut western news., 1913-01-09
Suffrage County Meetings.


 With the new year the Suffragists have taken up again the series of county meetings which were first instituted by Mrs. H. H. Knox of New Canaan. Yesterday there was held meeting of the Fairfield County workers at Green wich. The meeting was held at the headquarters of the Greenwich Equal Franchise League at Timmons building. Mrs. H. H. Knox presided, and the speakers were Miss Olcott of Ridgefeld, who gave an address on town organiza- tion for suffrage work, Mrs. Grace Gallatin Seton, who gave a graphic ac- count of the National Convention of the National Woman Suffrage Associa- ton at Philadelphia Mrs. William T. Hincks, who spoke on State work, and Mrs. Edward Porritt, who gave a stirring address on the work which lay before the Connecticut Woman Suffrage Association for the coming year. Be- sides these addresses there were reports from many of the workers. These county meetings are largely social In their character. They bring together workers from all parts of the State, as we'll as the women who are at work for suffrage within the county. After the business part of the meeting is over the gatherings usually dissolve themse Ives into open suffrage meetings, to which every one interested in the subject is invited.
Connecticut western news., 1913-01-09
SLIPPERY NEGRO CAUGHT
Collins Store Burglar Gets I8 Months
 for Clayton Job.


 Archie Golden, the Ashley Falls col ored man who had been suspected of being the slippery gent who entered Collins jewelry store through transom fingers of the crowd who saw him in the store, was arrested Tn Great Burlington, Monday, on a charge of stealing from Frank Minkler's store. According to the account received here, he stole a couple of revolvers, a jackknife and jewsharp from the Minkler store but was detected by dropping one of the articles on the floor, which attracted the attention of the proprietor, who, notified Policeman Frederick. The officer ap- prehended the thief on the street, but Golden watched his chance and twisted himself loose from the grip of the law, by sudden wrench, and started on 8 run down the railroad track. As he ran he dropped one of the stolen re- volvers at the feet of the officer, who thinking it was his own gun, picked 1t
 
 but being new and empty, it failed to shoot. The officer then telephoned to Officer Cooper, to be on the lookout for Golden, who was headed in Cooper s direction. Accordingly Cooper stood on guard and nabbed Golden as he came along. The prisoner accompanied Cooper quietly enough until the couple were met by Broderick, who attempted to take hold of him, when by another delft twist he broke away from both officers and ran like deer to a nearby cellar, to which he was pursued and where he gave himself up. He was taken to the Great Harrington lookup.
 In the evening Deputy Sheriff Rhoades and Lawyer J. 0. Roraback went up to interview him about the Canaan bur glary. Golden frankly acknowledged that he was the party who did the Collin store trick, and even poked fun at the Canaan constabulary for the failure to capture him that night.
 He admitted also that he had bur glarlzed Parsons 6 Sons branch store in Clayton and admitted the burglary of Smith 6 Co.'S, Ashley Falls store some time before, and various other forcible entries and thefts.
 In the district court Tuesday Judge Sanford sentenced Golden to IS months in the Concord Reformatory for the Clayton burglary. The other charges are held up pending the close of this term, and he may possibly receive sen- tences aggregating several years on all the charges held against him.
Connecticut western news., 1913-01-09
THE HYMN SINGING
Ninety Canaan Singers Participate in
 Norfolk Affair,

The new movement of the Litchfield County Choral Union for the develop. ment of hymn singing was successfully inaugurated at the Peoples Choral Service" held at the Church of Christ, Norfolk, on Tuesday evening. The bad weather undoubtedly kept many away but those who went land there were a lot of them) greatly enjoyed the evening" About ninety went from Canaan and all were the guests of MT. Stoeckel as to transportation. The ser vice was opened by chorale for the octette of horns under the direction of Mir. John Henry Frank, the we'll know musician of New York. Follow ing this Guilmant's Marche Religeuse played by the organ and horns. Mir. N H. Allen, the noted organist, formerly of Hartford, now of Worcester, was the organist of the occasion. Prayer was offered by the Rev. WE. Stearps, pastor of the church, and few introductory and explanatory remarks were made by Rev. E. o. Gillette for the general com mittee on hymn selection and singing, of which he Is secretary.
 He stated that the object was to de- velop democracy i'll music, especially along the line of the mass singing in churches. It was felt that the Choral UnIon could do no better work for the people and churches of this district than to increase the familiarity with our own splendid heritage of hymns. He men, tioned the value of concentrating at- tention on few hymns until they had become thoroughly familiar and said that the pamphlet of hymns which had been published was not only to aid in the "hymn-sings but to concentrate the attention on few of the best. This selection is to be followed latter by a more adequate and permanent one. He announced that these hymn-singing evenings would be held in the other towns subject to the arrangement of Mir. Paine and the local committee and not only would the hymn pamphlets be | lOtuCu TUT bu6 puIpOst bub uG hth bSSn directed to say that quartet of horns would be furnished for similar occa- sion in each of the towns.
 Mir. Paino directed the singing of the hymns in hIs usual magnetic way, with the Norfolk and Canaan choruses in the body of the church leading Everybody sang and the effect was splendid, especially on such tunes as thS Portuguese hymn, Nicaea, Materna, St Ann's, Battell. etc. The playing of the hymns by the organ and horns was especially beautiful and they also inter sperscd the program with such numbers as Kreutzers "The Chapel" " Volckmar' Organ Sonata, Herfurth's "Evening' and played as a postlude Krechmar' "Marche Coronation"
 All interested are to be congratulated on the success of this first hymn. sing under the Choral Uniou's auspices The presidents of the various choruse' were guests of Mir. and Mrs. Stoecke for the occasion.
Connecticut western news., 1913-01-09
Pilgrim Church Notes.

The topic of the mid-week meeting at Pilgrim Church tonight will be Need. less Regrets"
 The annual copies of the Survey" prepared by Rev. John Calvin Goddard were distributed at Pilgrim Church on Sunday.
 The Sir Galahad Club met on Wednes- day evening in the church parlors and were shown pictures of South Africa by John Beck.
 The topic for the Brotherhood class next Sundaywill be "Government con- trol of the railroads" As there is a great deal of interest in this subject it is expected that there will be a large at- tendance. All men are invited. The class meets in Pilgrim Church lecture room at noon.
 The annual meeting of the Woman $ Missionary Society of Pilgrim Church will be held with Mrs. Chas. Smith, on Friday afternoon, at half past two.
 The annual offering for the Congrega- tional church Building Society will be taken at Pilgrim Church next Sunday.
Connecticut western news., 1913-01-09
GOVERNOR INAUGURATED
Legislature Starts, and State Machin-
 cry is Now Running.

NNN ID iNoW EthtlllHks
 Governor Baldwin is now fairly started on his second term, and the legislative machinery of the state is oiled up and running. The inaugural ceremonies and the opening of the legislative session took place yesterday. The spectacular feature of the inaugural parade was somewhat dampened by the wretched weather, but there was no lack of patri- otic interest in the event.
 Special interest attached to the organ ization of the two branches of the Gen. eral Assembly, which was practically settled by the caucuses Tuesday night.
 The republican caucus of representa- tives was called to order by Chairman J. Henry Roraback. At this caucus Morris 0. Webster, of Harwinton was named for speaker. Sabin $. Russell, of Killingly, was renominated for clerk, and John Buckley, of Union, for assist ant clerk.
 The democrats nominated Wm. IF. Thoms, of Waterbury, for speaker the eight Progressives nominated Harry Rider, of Norwalk.
 Kenneth Wynne. of New Haven, was nominated by the democrats of the Sem ate. who prevail, to be senate clerk. Judge John H. Perry, of Fairfield, will be republican leader in the Senate.
Connecticut western news., 1913-01-09
Bound in Her Own Home,

Mrs. Charles Little, of Bristol, con- plained to the police Friday night, that while in her sitting room about o'clock, a strange man entered. Asked what he wanted he inquired whether she had a room to rent. She replied in the mega tive and told him to get out, whereupon the man seized her and tied her hands and feet with strips of cloth which he seemed to have handy. After the man had left she managed to roll off the sota and crawl to the doorway, where she attracted neighbor. She described the man as being about feet 8 inches tall and 30 years old. He wore a dark soft hat. She reported to the police that nothing was stolen.
Connecticut western news., 1913-01-09
A Pleasant Reunion.

A pleasant reunion of the several members of the summer colony at Pine Grove. Conn.,, was held at the home of MT and Mrs. G. Alison Marvin, Sugar City, Col, during the holiday season. Among the guests were Miss Ethyl Bartlett, of Bridgeport Miss Marguerite Way, of Brooklyn Miss Jane B. Walton of Boulder. Col; MT. F. K. Allyn, for merly of Canaan; Miss May Langdon, of Pueblo, Col; Miss Clarissa Ingalls, of Manzanola, Col. The time was spent very pleasantly in automobiling over the prairies.
Connecticut western news., 1913-01-09
FATHER BANNON TRANSFERRED
Popular Priest Leaves St. Joseph's
 Parish After 23 Years.

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 The members of St. Joseph's parish are filled with regret at the transfer by Bishop Milan, of Father T. F. Bannon, from this change, to the pastorate of St. Joseph's church at Willimantic, Conn. Father Ramon has endeavored himself to his parishioners leaving his 23 years of service here and in Lake vile, and his removal is sincerely re- creed or station. He will be succeeded by Father John F. Donohue, of St. Mary's Church at South Coventry.
 Of Father Ramon the last number of the Catholic Transcript says:
 The Rev. Timothy F.. Bannon, for more than twenty years pastor of Lake vile, has been appointed to St. Joseph s church, Willimantic, in succession to the late Father Thomas Dunne. Father Ramon Is native of Winsted. After graduating from the schools of his na- tive town he went to St. Bonaventure' College. When he had completed his classical studies he entered the theo- logical department of the same institu- tIOn, ISLudlulLS blltE6 blll bile eIlIl OI us divinity course. He was advanced to the priesthood at the Seminary by Bishop Ryan of Buffalo at the Trinity ordinations in 1889. On August l4th of the same year he received his appoint ment as assistant to Dakeville. The twenty-three years of his priestly life have all been spent In that parish, of which he was made pastor December 3l. 1891. Father Ramon probably has the distinction of being the only priest of the diocese of Hartford who spent so many years as curate and pastor in the same parish. His work in Lakevllle and outlying missiohs has been strenuous and fruitful. The same zeal which char acterized his long career in the Litchfield Hills will, no doubt, attend him at Willimantlc, where broad and inviting field awaits him.
Connecticut western news., 1913-01-09
49 Auto Fatalities.

From unofficial records for the year just past It would appear that forty nine persons met death from automo. piles ill Connecticut. In August the highest point was reached with nine, with October second with eight. This number of fatalities does not take into account automobile accidents where death may have occurred at some subse- quent time and was indirectly traced to the accident
Connecticut western news., 1913-01-09
ANNUAL CHURCH MEETING
East Canaan Congregational Church
 Has IO3 Members.

The East Canaan Congregational Church held it's annual business meet ing, dinner and roll.call at thelr chapel, Wednesday, Jan. beginning at II am.
 Reports were given by the clerk, treasurer and executive committee. No additions were reported to it's m ember- ship, but one had been dismissed to Norfolk and one had died, Ieavingsthe number of members 103.
 Howard F. Lawrence was chosen clerk for the ensuing year and deacon for term of three years, in place of Anson A. Lawrence, who refused fur ther appointment. having served in both offices for 27 years.
 Jarvis 0. Stevens was also reelected treasurer for one year, and deacon for a term of three years, it being thought best to have four members of the board instead of three, as before.
 A fine dinner was served to all in the basement of the chapel at noon, and at 1:45 the afternoon session began. Re- ports were given from the ladies' aid and missionary society, the Young Peoples Christian Endeayor Society, the Will ing Workers, The Sunshine Society and Glover Club and the Home Department of the Sunday school.
 The roll call followed 47 members were present and answered when their names were called 20 sent responses by friends, and 9 letters were read from absent ones. The meeting was closed by the singing of the hymn, When the roll is called up yonder."
 The day was ideal for the meeting All were much pleased with the success of holding it in the day instead of the evening, as has been done for number of years.
Connecticut western news., 1913-01-09
PERFECT RECORD
Pupils Who Have been Neither TardY
 Nor Absent During Term.

Pupils Who Have been Neither Tardy
 Nor Absent During Term.
 Names of pupils neither absent nor tardy for the fall term ending Dec. 90, town of North Canaan.
 School No. 1, East Canaan, Miss Finnegan, teacher. Angel Caravati, Charles Caravati, Jennie Uaravati, Mar celia Kegler, James Kegler, Edward Ivoy, Fenn Minacci, Rico Minacci. Mary Stratton. John Spadaccini, Mary SpadaccinI.
 Miss Kegler, teacher. Grace Ball, Angel Bianchi, Charles Bianchi, Frank Cantadore. Rico Cantadore, Joseph Casey, Hubert Kegler. Isaia Minaoci, Eugene Sweeney, Loretta Sweeney.
 School No. 2, Canaan, Miss Gibbs. teacher. Ruth Beaujon, John Foley.
 Miss Ostrander, teacher. Franklin Adam, Perry Badgley, Dorothy Drumm, James Mansfield, John o'Neil, Vader Simmons.
 Miss Forg. teacher. Helen Baird, Mabel Baird, Louise Beaujon, Hazel Brennison, Naomi Carter, Mary Perotti, Huldah Reel, Mary Sweeney, William Fitch, Floyd Miller, Thomas o'Neil.
 Miss Hill, teacher. Arthur Baldwin, Elsa Borg, Clara Castagne, Charles Reel, Elizabeth Lee, James Mcclure, Jennie Perotti. Catherine Sweeney, -Leota Wig glesworth, Dorothy Corwin, Levi Con- delli, Henrietta Hugins, Willard Peirce, fLeYin Proper, Edna Smith.
 Miss Gaylord, teacher. Leroy Beau jon, Eric Borg, Rena Cevill, William Finney, Romer Nelson, Sara Reel, Mary Rhoades, Walter GogRin, Jessie Proper, Myra Proper. Miss Moore, teacher. Emilin Curtis, Eliza Gondelli, Marion Holsapple. Marion Higgins, Fanny Jackson, Marjorie John son, Olga Johnson, Mary Mansfield, Kenneth Miller, Wipchell Pusey. Rosa Reel Louis RorabaclS, Philip Rood, Marion ] Werner.
 Miss Hoy, teacher. Willie Casey, Pearl Davis, Allyn Hurlhurt, William Kegler, Mary Roger, Sarah Rood, Harry Warner.
 Miss Roraback, teacher. Lila Curtiss, Laura Goodwin, Clarence Hart, Floyd Knight, Ellen Lindell, Helen Parmelee, Karl Werner, Arthur White, Dopalds Gaylord, Kenneth Hart. Clara Mer- chant, Helen Osborne, Ina Triesohman.
 School No. 3, Sodom. Miss Grinnell, teacher. Olga Travezzi, Joseph Tergli- afero.
 School No. 1, Canaan Valley, Miss Hayes, teacher. Myrtle Deloy, Charles Deloy.
 School No 5. East Canaan, Miss Cara vati, teacher. Marguerite Gaylord, Mary Bottom, Bennie Bottom. IN FALLS VILLAGE.
 Names of pupils neither absent nor tardy for the fall term ending Dec. 20. town of Canaan.
 D. M. Hunt school, Falls Village, Mir. Darlington, teacher. Ruth Ayres, Ed ward Doty, George Doty, William Head. Elizabeth Hickey.
 Miss O'Hara, teacher. William Bra man, Lucy Sprague,
 Beebe Hill School, Miss Clarke, teacher. Helen Andrews Laura DiclSin- son, Helena Hurn, Harry Schreiber. Huntsville School, Miss Nichols, teacher. Etta Bushey, Harry Bushey, Celina Boibaux. Helen Boibaux.
 Canaan Mountain School, Miss Root, teacher. Molhe Passini.
Connecticut western news., 1913-01-09
Winsted's Genius.

A Winsted dispatch says: Two we'll known local men, Henry Needles and P. J. Darcey, are endeavoring to secure the $1O,OO0 offered by President Charles s. Mellen of the New Haven Railroad for O device that will prevent wreclzs. The men have been working on the scheme for some time and are preparing to get out 8 patent.
Connecticut western news., 1913-01-09
Cut off Both Hands.

The attending surgeon and physician of Miss Gertrude Garrity, of Suffield, who had both hands amputated just be- low the elbows Saturday at the Spring field Hospital. reported her to be inn proving. Miss Garrity was terribly burned week ago while attempting to turn on an electric light at her home.
Connecticut western news., 1913-01-09
Recent Marriages.

By Rev. H. Cornford-Jan. 1. Frank Wiedman and Mabel Driesbeck, of Scoharie, N. Y. Jan. 1, Ernest F. Woodbridge and Dora NJ. Kirby, of Pittsfield. Jan. 6; Joseph Segfried, of Pittstield, and Katherine Weinberger, of New York.
 By Rev. E. o. Gillette-Jan. 4, Peter J. Molloy, Jr., and Mary A. Sullivan, of Pittsfield.
 By Justice George w. Ford-Jan. 3, Louis $. Stevens and Celia A. Simon, of Torrington.
Connecticut western news., 1913-01-09
New TeIephOnes.

94-2-John DeBarbieri, Canaan. 61-4-F. A. Thompson, Twin Lakes. 91-3-Mlss Elizabeth Mccormick, Ca- naan.
 65-12-Cyrus Rowland, East Canaan 46-6-Mrs. Elizabeth Collins, Canaan. 69-l3-Josephine Caravati, Canaan. 98-21-F. s. Willard, Huntsville. 128-15-W. P. Stage, Canaan. 39.4-James Hanlon, Canaan.
Connecticut western news., 1913-01-09
Survived hy Eour Genernilons.

Captain Frank Manwaring, of Man tic, an old sea faring man, died sudden ly Saturday night, aged S5 years. He left four children, nine grandchildren, nineteen great grandchildren and three great great-grandchildren.
Connecticut western news., 1913-01-09
No Ballots, No Election.

Because of an oversight of Borough Clerk Richard w. Osborn of Ridgefield, in failing to secure proper ballots from the secretary of the state, the regular borough election scheduled for Monday could not be held, according to present indications. and the present borough officers will remain in office for another year.
Connecticut western news., 1913-01-09
Ninetv-three Weddings.

North Canaan witnessed 93 marriages last year, as against 14 in 1911. Win. sted had only 91 marriages last year.
 In 1912 North Canaan had 50 births as against 65 the year before.
Connecticut western news., 1913-01-09

Inquisitive passenger-"And what is that curious thing you are carrying?"
 Sailor (with winch. crank )-"This, mum. It's the crank what they use for winding up the dog watch. Judge.
Connecticut western news., 1913-01-09

Your argument may only seem to be convincing because it is easier and quicker to agree than to argue.-Ex- change.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1913-04-12
HAVE BEEN NO CHANGES
The Tax Commission Has Made No
Changes. Directed Following of
Existing Laws.

A number of papers over the state ap-
pear to have absorbed the idea that the
instructions of the state tax commission
to the county auditors, and by those
officers to the assessors are under some
new tax law enacted by the last legisla-
tive session. This is an error as the tax
laws have not been changed. The only
difference Is that their administration
have been placed under control of a
board to look after the working all the
time instead of placing such administra-
ton in the hands of other state officials
who could only devote very little time
to that work, taken out of the time de-
manded from other duties. The provi-
sions most discussed have been part of
the constitution and the laws since the
beginning of statehood, and after being
enacted ignored by everybody, from
state officials down the line of local Of
ficials and to the tax payers themselves.
The agitation will no doubt mean that
the next legislative session may take
some note of existing conditions and
take some practical steps toward chang
ing the laws to meet modern day condi-
tions instead of carrying along old en-
actments that no one even pretended to
consider.-Argus-L Leader.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1913-04-12
CUSTER CITY SOUTH DAKOTA. SATURDAY.
RETURNS FROM MONTANA.

w. R. Woods returned the latter end
OF last week from q weeks engagement
with the Milwaukee Better Farming
Train in Montana. This train was fur
nishsd by the railway and was Fitted out
and conducted by the Agricultural Col
lege at Bozeman and consisted of ten
cars. The first one was q chicken car
whore the feathered beauties were shown
under convenient and profitable eondi-
tions. Car No. contained two cows,
two steers, three hogs, three sheep and
Feeding Experiments. The next car
was occupied by Babcock milk tester,
a sanitary churn and butter maker, and
other farm necessities all in action. Car
Four was devoted to Soils and tech nical
methods of cultivation. Another car
was fitted out by the chemist and biolo-
gist. The next car was in charge of the
Home Science department, where labor
saving devices for the farm woman, the
burden bearer of the West, were shown
in operation. A very large coach used
for lectures was the next car, and q
standard sleeping car and q we'll equip-
ped dining car, completed the train
proper, the last car being occupied by
the train men and laborers.
About thirty stops were made and the
turnstle indicated an average attendance
of nearly five hundred.
Note that the rainfall in Montana is
on the average less than in South Da-
kota.