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Connecticut western news., 1913-03-20
The Wurra Wurra Club.

The members assembled early, and were in their places promptly at the start ing hour, as it was too wet and nasty out side to stand around on the street. The president, Mir. Farnum, was unavoidably absent, owing to something or other, and the sexton of the Club, Mir. S. Ballington Strong, performed his usual speciality of opening the meeting and calling for nominations for president pro tenn. George Mather nominated June Rhoades for the position, and MT. Rhoades was elected unanimously, took the chair and smote the desk a lusty old smite with the empty ink stand, bringing the assemblage to attention with a suddenness that was startling.
 Joe Parsons read the minutes of the previous meeting, which were not very interesting, and the Opening Ode was sung by Al Higgins, in alto.
 Judge Ford rose to question of per sonal privilege. He said 1t had come to his notice that Mayor J. C. Rorabaek was seen Saturday forenoon, shovel in hand, vigorously removing the mud from the cross-walk between Parsons and the Mercantile Company's stores, and he was inclined to view the motives of His Honor with suspicion. "His perform ance was only an imitation, any way,n said Judge Ford. "I claim to be the originator of the idea of public digni- tary indulging in 'that democratic form of philanthropyS for years kept the Main street cross-walk cleared of mud and snow, and generally made it a point to do the work either at night or after the mails had been distributed and the postoffice crowd had dispersed, in order to attract as little attention as possi- ble and thus avoid the suspicion of play ing to the gallery for political effect. Now understand the Mayor took pains to remove the mud from that cross-walk while the streets were crowded and the whole community had a chance to see and admire the mud-slinging perform ance. What is the inferencei Far be it from me to judge the motives of my brother official, but if he wasn't fishing for a reelection I lose my guess. wouldn't care so much about that if he had taken an original way of fishing for it-n
 "Mr. President" said Al. Herriman, breaking into the Judges speech, "I move you sir, that this Club pledge its support to Mayor Roraback in the event of his re-nomination."
 The motion was seconded by Ned Roberts, andwas unanimously carried.
 A motion was offered by Mir. Badgley, that the Dutch supper committee ap- pointed by the Club at a former meeting, be instructed to get busy and set date for the supper, in view of the success of the Pilgrim ladies with these Dutch feast last Thursday evening.
 Chairman Fred Collin, of the supper committee, stated that the feast would be given as soon as the committee had mastered the art of cooking sauer kraut so it wouldn't scent the atmosphere of the entire neighborhood. The Badgley motion was withdrawn.
Connecticut western news., 1913-03-20
"Canaan Cemetery To the Editor of The News

The suggestion that the cemetery should have a new name has called out an expression from several Canaanites who feel that the name Canaan Ceme- tery" is as appropriate as any could be-. It will be easy to drop the name "Lower Cemetery" for which there is either rhyme nor reason. 1t is the only burial ground in the village and as the one in East Canaan has a name it will not be confused with that one.
 The lady who suggests the new name deserves much praise and gratitude from all of us, for it is largely through her effort that the ground has been changed from a mass of weeds and brambles to it's present we'll cared-for condition but why not call it the Canaan Cemetery?
 Many Readers.
Connecticut western news., 1913-03-20

Herald, describing and depicting it's effect upon the Bald Heads. They show hairless gentlemen practising on all kinds of musical instruments, from a harp to bass drum, and crowds of 'em fiocking to the music stores and concert halls.
 But the "discovery" is delusion, like so many of the familiar gems of history that have been exploded by the cold and cruel edicts of modern scientific research. Take the Bald Head Club Orchestra, for example-the five Karl brothers; every one as bald as an oyster bowl. yet they have been musicians all their lives. Editor George Woodruff, chaplain pro tenn. of the Club. plays the photograph beautifully but he hasn't enough hair on his head to disgrace plate of board ing house hash. George Vogel is skill ful pianist, but he never has to take of his hat when the barber cuts his hair. Tax Commissioner Corbin is a renowned bass fiddler, and his fiddle has more hair than he has. P. Davis Oakley is the champion jewsharp player of Hartford, and his head shines like the capitol dome. Lieutenant Governor Tingier plays the trombone like an angel, but the hairs of his head are, as the Dutch man said, "dum seldom" Robert J. Orr is famous in seven states as drum mer, but he combs his head with towel Pope Chapman can play four tunes at the same time, on the concer- tina, but he hasn't had any hair since wartime. Walter Norton has worn the xylophone championship belt for num- Der of years, but hair he has none. Col. w. H. Hall is tie best f1fer in Willington, but he's confirmed slave to the bald head habit John Belden has achieved distinction as a bagpipe player, but his head is as bare as the sole of his foot Phil Troup is the inventor of the horse fiddle. but his forehead goes way bAck to his collar.
 These are but few of the many mem bers of the Bald Head Club of America, who stand as living proof that the European doctors theory is a humbug.
Connecticut western news., 1913-03-20

Mayor Roraback set splendid exam pie to the selectmen and their street de- partment, when he took a shovel and cleaned the Railrdad street crosswalk which was, as usual, buried under sev- eral inches of nasty mud. last week Let us hope his example was not lost upon those august dignitaries. That particular crosswalk is disgrace to the town, in muddy weather-and there is no reasonable excuse for it that's the pity of it.
Connecticut western news., 1913-03-20

The Winsted Business Mems Associa- tion has secured a lower freight rate on soft coal for manufacturing purposes. and is now gunning for cut in the price of gas, with a good prospect of getting what it goes after. President Jones has an irresistibly persuasive way with him, that counts. And, as the Anson1a Sen tinel observes, "there is almost no end of problems of this klnd.that similar as- sociations may tackle if they will. :" That's so, too.
Connecticut western news., 1913-03-20
Letters From the People
St. John's Epistle.
0ks VOFE't IPESkFNs To the Editor of The News

10 the EulGOT OI luo N6WS
 In reply to Mrs. F. Hitchcock's appeal that the vote in favor of submitting the question of woman suffrage to the peo- pie at the hearing in Hartford this week, the Hon. Alexander St. John, member of house constitutional amend. ment committee writes, in part, thus :: "Of all the letters have received. I like yours the best. and shall preserve it, as it certainly contains in concise form all that you ask for, and, as member of the committee before whom your advo- cates will appear, you. have my entire sympathy. and. so far as 1 can, will sup port the appeal" X
Connecticut western news., 1913-03-20
When in doubt stick to your fannels.

The Connecticut delegation in Wash ington correctly reflected the prevailing sentiment of the people of the state in standing up to be counted for two battle ships instead of one. Senator Brandegee in.fact wanted three ships ordered, but that was voted down. Both the Con- necticut Senators voted also to sustain the Presidents veto of the Webb bill re- stricting interstate shipments of intoxica- ting liquors.-R Journal.
Connecticut western news., 1913-03-20

It is expected that the buffalo nickel will be a highly popular coin for contri- bution-box use, but the religious editor of the New Haven Un1on has his doubts as to whether it will distance the Lin- coin cent in that particular direction.
Connecticut western news., 1913-03-20

The New Haven road has settled to the conviction that the condition necessarily precedent to high speed is perfect road bed and signals and switches It would help if the public would agree in this conviction, and have patience to go slower while the improvements are be- ing made.7New Haven Register.
Connecticut western news., 1913-03-20
NORTH CANAAN HAS

A population Jf 2,17t, (census of 191O) Two railroaus.
 National and Savings Banks. Trolley railroad extending through the Berkshires to Pittsfield and beyond. Up-to-date High School and frst-class school system.
 Five churches.
 First-class hotel.
 Fire department including chemical en- zine.
 Ten miles of State Roads Electric light and power plant, Complete Sewer System. Never-failing water supply and the best water in the state.
 Wide-awake Business Mems Association. Extensive lime and ronindustries. Fraternl Il and benefit societies. Brass band Up-to-date department stores. Pure air and wholesome climate.
Connecticut western news., 1913-03-20

President Taft has been elected a member of the New Haven Chamber of Commerce. That will make him eligi- ble for an invitation to the next annual banquet of the Canaan Business Mems Association.
Connecticut western news., 1913-03-20

Says a big heading in the Pittsfield Eagle: Congress is to Convent in Extra Session." It wouldn't hurt Congress :; but heaven help the Convent
Connecticut western news., 1913-03-20

FARMS AND WOODLAND FOR sALE-The Barnum Farm in tho village of Lime Rock 86n acres. House and tenement house in excel lent repair with modern conveniences Barns nearly new Farm will keep 60 head of stock MIX marketed in the village. About two miles of the best trout brook in Litchneld County on the farm. Also many other farms and ali the woodland belonging to Barnum Richardson Go, for sale at reasonable price. Farms surveyed and titles searched w. B. Hubbard, West Cornwall Conn
Connecticut western news., 1913-03-20

The government free-seed scheme has gone to seed. The appropriation was to have been $2o5,ooo, but it was killed by the Senate. Woodbury Reporter.
Connecticut western news., 1913-03-20

The Choral Union are making fine progress, under MT. Paine, in the re- hearsals of ''Sahm-sohn and Delee-lah"
 that's how you pronounce it in the treble clef
Connecticut western news., 1913-03-20

A perusal of the various Saint Patrick day speeches cannot help re-enforcing the conviction that distinguishing characteristic of the Irish is eloquence.
Connecticut western news., 1913-03-20

Subscribers are requested to notify the pub nsher promptly of aRy failure to receive papers segularly, changes of residence etc.
Connecticut western news., 1913-03-20

The .cubist' in art and literature is driving esthetic New York to the bug. house.
Connecticut western news., 1913-03-20

Nobody has yet been able to explain the affinity betw drunken man and the railroad tracks.
Connecticut western news., 1913-03-20

Get Together. Pull Together. It's the only way to keep from going backward.
Connecticut western news., 1913-03-20

FOR SALE-Leffingwell place, right near Can aan, 900 acres, nice lot of timber. Meadow and pasture land, keep @ COWS. splendid spring water runs in both house and barn. A milk route which goes with it worth about S2, 900 per year. This place is a bargaln and
 will sell quick. Geo. W. Hall Canaan. Conn.
Connecticut western news., 1913-03-20

Good Friday tomorrow. Let us ap- proach the day ina becoming spirit, and observe it with reyerent regard for the great event which it commentaries.
Connecticut western news., 1913-03-20

FOR sALE-Morris Place, e65 acres, miles from Norfolk station, plenty of fruit, tic up thirty head of cattle, stalls for seven horses Extra good house and three barns all in good condition. Running water in house and barns. This is a money making farm and can be bought at low figure. Geo. w. Hall Can aan, Conn.
Connecticut western news., 1913-03-20

FOR SALE-The Daggett Place. acres right in the center of Canaan Valley, a most beautiful country home. Will be sold at a low figure Geo, W. Hall, Canaan, Conn.
Connecticut western news., 1913-03-20
THE NEWS AGENTS

Extra copies of The News are on sale at the eEaceof publication and at
 Dempseys Drug Store, Canaan, Post Office, East Canaan. D. H. Oakes Store, Lakeville, Post Office. Falls Village, George T. Johnson's Store Norfolk, Scutt & Rood. Ashley Falls. A. l.. Dickinson, Salisbury. J. W. Morgan, Great Harrington. Mass.
Connecticut western news., 1913-03-20
AS AIN ADVERTISING MEDIUM

The News should appeal with special force to the nagacious business man.
 It has an extensive circulation in Western Connecticut and especially throughout Litch- neld County and Southern Berkshire.
 It has a competent staff of wide-awake cor respondents in the various towns to report the 1ocal dnings each week. and goes into the homes and Is perused by the entire families of the thrifty, intelligent, reading class of people whom the long headed advertiser most desires to reach.
Connecticut western news., 1913-03-20
SILENT FIDELITY.
BY EMMA RoDEMEYER WATT

The countless little acts of love
 Performed unconsciously, Are constant demonstrations of
 Silent fidelity. The smile, the word, the look of cheer The pressure of the hand, Are ministrations that uplift,
 That all hearts understand.
Connecticut western news., 1913-03-20

FOR SALE-Farm, 45 acres, 7-room house and barn, good condition. Lime kiln on place paying royalty. Two miles north of Canaan Inquire David Curtis R F. D. No. i. Tele- phone fip-2
Connecticut western news., 1913-03-20

FOR SALE-16 room house, modern conven- fences, fine view, acres, Another i2 rooms with acres, less money. Both in Canaan. Another attractive bargain at East Canaan, not far from station. Dr. c. l.. Hurd Real Estate, Lakeville, Conn.
 FOR SALE -Sullxy blow. ft., Deering moving machine, hay tedder and hay loader In good condition. Stamp for particulars. William Brush, West Cornwall Conn.
 FINE ASSoRTMENT-Of ladies' trimmed hats for Easter Come early and avoid the rush, Also we have Si000 worth of stock we will sell regardless of cost Buy Deans Maple Sugar for sale by all leading grocerS M O. Dean X Sons South Canaan FOR SHEA pair of work horses. weigh 2,750, price $250 A. c. Sanford, Clayton Mass,
Connecticut western news., 1913-03-20

FOR SALE-New Ideal Sewing Machine in good condition. Post office Box Ia, Canaan. Teie. phone 29.
Connecticut western news., 1913-03-20
FOR SALE

FOR SALE-Grade Holsten heifers due to cAlve Inls Inls spring, Gladiolt bulbs, fine colors. 100 for 75c. Cream Hill Farm, West Cornwall Conn
Connecticut western news., 1913-03-20

FOR SALE-Ten R. l. Red bullets and cockerel not akin, Mottled Ancona eggs Si 50 for ib eggs. L. 0. Randall, Falls Village
Connecticut western news., 1913-03-20

FOR SALE-old newspapers In packages-25 for 5cents, 50 for 10 cents. The Canaan Printing
 Co.
Connecticut western news., 1913-03-20

EGGS-Ducks: Mammoth PeSins, Indian Rum ners Geese Toulouse, African. c. H. Pease, Canaan.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-02-24
TAFTvILLE
Patriotic Social Held in Congregational Church by Ladies' Benevolent So- ciety.

A patriotic social in honor of the Srthday of George Washington was
 i'd in the lecture room of the Taft
 Ile Congregational church Friday evening under the auspices of the La dies Benevolent society. The social was well attended and all passed a very enjoyable evening. Rev. D. B. MacLane, pastor of the church, opened the programme with we'll chosen re- marks, and a finely rendered piano solo was given by Miss Whittlesey. Solos by James B. Jackson. Miss Edna Bak- CT, accompanied by Mrs. MacLane, pi- ano, and Rev. MT MacLane, violin, and a duet by Mrs. Thomas Watts and Mrs. Hodgekinson were features of the evening. Mrs. Grace Manning enter tained with recitations, including the Whistling Brigade of Old New Eng land. Solos were rendered by Miss Young and a piano duet was given by Mrs. F. J. Working and Miss Whittle- sey. Dainty refreshments were served by waitresses who were attired in Washington caps and aprons.
 The room was prettily decorated with laurel, potted plants and flags, present. credit is due the committee in charge of the programme for the excellent re- suits attained by their efforts.
 The committees in charge for the evening were as follows: General com nlittee, Mrs. Edmund Hindle, chairman, Mrs. D. B. MacLane, Mrs Charles Web ster, Mrs. Allen Hogle and Miss Bear dow; waitresses, Miss Mae Terrence, Miss May Graham, Miss Florence Vel Ter, Miss Kispert, Miss Marion Jervis, Miss Annie Krodell. Miss Elsie Seddon.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-02-24
BABY DIST TOURED
 WITH ECZEMA
From Head to Foot. Spread Over Scalp. EveryBitof Hair Came Out Head and FacaCrusty Mass. Cuti- cura Soap and Ointment Cured.

Cranberry Isles, Me>- My baby body was completely covered with eczema. He was. about six weeks old when it started. It came on his forehead first -Jthen spread all over his scalp so that everyNb bit of his hair came out The eczema came iA big blotches on his face and neck, which after.a few days all ran into solid mass. He used to rub them and sometimes he would nDeske tho blood come. It was in the scaly fornAOn his body. but his head and face seemed toNbe a crusty mass.
 t.I tried an ointment for him but it did nat do him any good. tried this one week and by that time baby was one mass of eczema from head to foot. He used to be quite rest less nights, and while he had the eczema he did not grow 8 bit. He was terribly dis figured. sent and got some Cuticura Oint- ment and Soap. used the Cuticura Soap night and morning in 8 warm bath, and just covered him with the Cuticura Ointment and he waacured in two months. He is nine months old now and has got nice head of hair and is free from eczema" (Signed) Mrs. Lena E. Spuriing, Mar. 26, 1912.
 For red. rough. chapped and bleeding hands, itching. burning palms. and painful fnger-ends, a one-night Cuticura treatment works wonders. Soak hands, on retiring, in hot water and Cuticura Soap. Dry. anoint with Cuticura Ointment. and wear old, loose gloves duringthe night. Cuticura Soap and Ointment are sold everywhere Sample of each mailed free, with 32-p. Skin Book Ad- dress postcard "Cuticura. Dept T, Boston '
 sgTcnder-faced men should use Cuticura soap Shaving Stick. 25c. Sample free.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-02-24
DAILY COMMUNION.
Why It Is Recommended by Pope Plus x, Rev. w. F. Cavanaueh Expiains- Newly Appointed Ushers at St. Pat rick's Church.

At the three masses in St. Patrick s church Sunday the pastor and his as- sistants made reference to the fact that an effort had been made during the week to draw the priests of the parish into a newspaper controversy in regard to a subject upon which their opinion is already well known. The statement was made that any per son desiring further expression of their views on the topic could obtain it by calling al the rectory.
 The preacher at the high mass was Rev. William F. Cavanaugh, who gave strong and informing sermon on the Eucharist. explaining why the Holy Father encourages daily com niunion, as was the custom in the earliest ages of the, church. when it was impossible to wrest their faith from the little band of Christians whose souls were daily nourished and strengthened by the Bread of Life
 Rev. John H. Broderick. rector of St. Patricks. has appointed the fol- lowing ushers, who began their duties Sunday:
 7.3o o'clock mass. John McCaffrey, James Mccormick. Thomas B. Leahy, Jr, James McGrory. John Edwards.
 o'clock mass, John P. Corcoran, John Mcintyre Edward Kirby. Law renee Sylvia. William Brennan, Rich ard Tarrant.
 10.30 o'clock mass. John R. Tarrant Thaddeus Leahy, Edward Mckay, Jer- emiah Desmond William Bresnahan James O'Sullivan.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-02-24
SENT AUTO APPARATUS
 TO FIRE AT NIANTIc.
First Gall for New Londen's New "Ni-
 aaara" Was Out of Town.

Fire was discovered on the roof of the house on Grant avenue, Mantle, owned by A R. DeWulf. about 1.30 o'clock Sunday afternoon. The neigh bors made strenuous efforts to extin- guish the blaze with the aid of a hand hose cart, but to no avail, and soon the house was a mass of flames. Assist ance was asked for from the New London fire department. and that city generously sent their new auto appa- ratus. the Niagara, to the scene. the run being made in little over twenty minutes. The new London firemen were not able to offer material aid, and the building was soon in ruins.
 Charles Luce was struck with a large piece of sheet iron and at the same time hit with brick the blow knocking him down. He was not seri- ously injured. A flying brick struck F. A. Beckwith in the face, inf1icting sev- eral cuts, but not seriously disabling him.
 The three children of Orrin B. Cor ton, tenant of the building, who were i'll with measles, had to be carried out of their burning home and were cared for by neighbors. It is said that the fire started from overloaded chimney. The loss on the house, which was valued at s3,000. was practically total and many of the household eff fects in the building were also de- stroyed.
 The Niagara's response to the call was the first since it arrived in New London last week.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-02-24
|CREENEVILLE BOY BURGLAR CAUGHT
Themas D. Ganthier, A. Arrested Fer Break at Michael Bray's-Got Cigarettes and Canned Goods Quickly Located by Sergeant Kane and Policeman Carroll Smoking the Cigarettes When Arrested


 Thomas D. Gauthier, 14, who lives at the corner of Central avenue and Third street. was arrested Saturday night about o'clock on suspicion after a report had been made to the police Saturday morning that the grocery store of Michael Bray. No. 40C North Main street, had been broken into Fri day night and that cigarettes and probably some canned goods had been stolen. Sergeant John H. Kane and Policeman Michael Carroll found Gauthier in a little club room which some of the boys in that neighborhood have in the yard of one of the houses on Second street. and there were three or four more boys in the place at the time the policemen arrived. None of these, however. were concerned in the burglary. Gauthier was smoking a cigarette, which he later confessed, the police say. was part of those he stole from the Bray store. The rest of the cigarettes and a can of cocoa were found in the club house.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-02-24
BUSINESS MEMS ASSOCIATION
 ADDS NEW MEMBERs
Four Names Gained-DoIIar Dinner Promises to Es Big Success Tuesday Night.

New members added to the Norwich Business Mems association at a direc- lors meeting on Friday evening were George ". Carroll. EIkin Smith, Louis bruette and George Greeneberger.
 F1nal arrangements were concluded Tor the dollar dinner at the Wauregan house on Tuesday evening. for which the officers of the New London and WHifmantic associations and of the Norwich board of trade have been in- yited. The tickets which the directors of the association have been dfsposing of have been song well. Complete re- turns are to be in by tonight, so that the committee may know how many to provide for at the dinner.
 This Is the first dinner to be con- ducted by the association, but they promise to make 1t an occasion of note, as they have secured among the speak CTS R. O. Wells of Hartford, attorney of the state association. Mayer Murphy and others.
 One of the interesting things prom ised at the banquet is the new pamph- let which will be distributed describing the aims and objects of the associa- ton.