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Connecticut western news., 1914-05-21
Buck Win Settle

From source of authority it is learned by the Waterbury Republican. that Clinton c. Buck, the Winsted druggist is likely to settle the ipdg- ment of $3, GOO secured against him in. the Superior court by Miss Mabel l.. Schultctus, of Elmhurst, l.. L.. with out further contest. His counsel has V given no indication of an appeal to thep supreme court of errors and it is not probable that such action will be taken It is understood that MT. Buck did not expect the amount of the award to be sos high, but in other circles, the verdickl seemed to be very satisfactory. Ih hisa estimated that the case will cost Buck. in the neighborhood of $4, ,000 by the. time all of the damages and expenses shall have been paid.
Connecticut western news., 1914-05-21
VETERANS MEET
Plans for Memorial Day and Tr;-State Posts Reunion. ...


 At the regular monthly meeting of David s. Cowles Post, G. A. R., last week, a motion by Comrade K. s. Rob- erts was unanimously carried, that here after the regular Post meeting be held in the afternoon of the second Wednes- day in each month at o'clock, instead of in the evening, as heretofore. The reason for this change is that the ad vancing age of the veterans makes them more and more disinclined to be out late at night, the majority of them being obliged to travel considerable distance to and from their homes, to attend the meetings.
 Plans for the usual Memorial Day exercises also were discussed. It was decided that inasmuch as there will be no exercises at the Town Hall, and the ceremonies at East Canaan, where the veterans will be fed, will be curtailed owing to the invitation to participate in the program at Norfolk, where ex- President Taft will be the orator of the day, the rounds of the cemeteries will be made by delegations, only one auto load going to the Lower Cemetery and joining the others at East Canaan. Sons of Veterans are invited to join with the veterans in the round of the cemeteries and in the trip to Norfolk. Seven automobiles will be available for the trip, and the start will be made from the Post room (Parsons block) at 7:45 a. m., as last year. The itinerary is as follows: Ashley Falls, 8. m. j; Clayton, g; Canaan Valley, 9:45; East Canaan, 1O:SO. At East Canaan the people will serve bountiful collation. and the school children will sing. The more elaborate program of exercises that had been contemplated, will be shortened, in view of the Norfolk att traction. The autos will leave East Canaan for Norfolk in ample time to arrive before the Norfolk exercises begin.
 Those who are willing to furnish flowers for the decoration of soldiers graves are. requested to leave them at Parsons store or at the cemetery, on the morning of Memorial Day, as usual.
 Another matter discussed at the meeting was the reunion of the Trf- State Association of G. A. R. Posts, to be held in Canaan, Monday, June 15. The Post committee, Comrades Roberts, Briggs and Parsons will cooperate with the committee appointed by the Bus mess Mems Association, of which MT. George J. ,Vogel is chairman, and which is about to get busy on the arrange ments for the affair. The local veter- ans estimate that there will be about 100 guests to be entertained at the re- union.
Connecticut western news., 1914-05-21
Prominent Winsted Mans Funeral.

Funeral services for James F. Keen. an, who died suddenly at the Beardsley House, in Winsted, Thursday evening, were held in St Joseph's Church Mon day morning. MT. Keenan was a sewer commissioner of the borough, having been elected on the republican ticket in 1919 for three year term. He had served the town as selectman He was employed as baggagemaster at the old West Winsted railway station for number of years and afterwards served as assistant roadmaster and later as roadmaster. ! After leaving the Gen. tral New England Railway he con ducted a furniture and undertaking business for some years and later the coal and wood business recently sold by Frank F. Hurd. Surviving relatives are two daughters, Mrs. Harry Gale, of Winsted, and Mrs. James Stone of Pittsfield, Mass.
Connecticut western news., 1914-05-21
Frank Whiting, vioe-President.

From the Amenia Times account o1 the annual convention of the Harlem Valley Firemen's Association in Phil. mont, we quote:
 President J. E. Walker presided at the meeting and besides E. P. Barry, Secretary of the association and J. P. Lasher of Philmont, N. Y., treasurer, the following delegates were present: Amenia, pr. P O. Erhardt and F. D. Philip; Canaan, Eugene Williams Dover Plains, A. E. Bangs and J. A Hanna; Lakeville, A. Baumann, John Morgan; Millerton, John Hanley, W. E. Johnson; Millbrook, George Sahler, kssanssnony s Briggs; Philmont, John H. Damn, John Gardner; Pawling, Alb. sent; Sharon, Absent.
 The next annual tournament fo1 Labor Day was unanimously voted to Millbrook Fire Company. It was also voted to purchase g. new cup to be competed for in hose race, this being necessary because Lakeville secured final possession of the old cup last Labor Day. To meet this expense and other additional expenses an extra as sessment was voted to be collected from all companies at once.
 The officers for the ensuing year were elected as follows: President, Thomas Ahearn, Millbrook, N. r.; secretary, E. P. Barry, Amenia, N. Y; treasurer, E. P. Lasher, Philmont, N. Y.; presidents: Amenia, F. D. Philip; Canaan, Frank Whiting; Dover Plains, A. E. Bangs; Lakeville, William Smith; Millerton, W. L. Loope; Millbrook, J. P. Donahue; Phil, mont, John Gardner; Pawling, Dr. V. A Vores; Sharon, William Mow. Following the business meeting Phil mont Company furnished refreshments to the delegates and 8 very enjoyable social time was had.
Connecticut western news., 1914-05-21
REUNION COMMITTEES
Business Mems Association Preparing to Entertain Grand Army Posts. =.

MT. George J. Vogel, chairman of mittee to arrange for the reception and entertainment of the Tri-State Associa. tion of Grand Army Posts, at their re. union in Canaan, Monday, June 15, (which will be observed as Flag Day, has appointed chairman of his sub. Committees, as follows-each chairman being empowered to appoint his own Associate committee-men:
 Finance committee, Allyn Fuller.
 Music, Robert D. Peirce.
 Decoration, N. Watson Hardenbergh.
 Reception, John Rodemeyer.
 A Business Mems Association com mittee has been named by Chairman Vogel, as follows:
 President A. W. Holsapple, chair. man; Dr. J. c. Adam, Lester Adam, John Bianchi, A. F. Briggs, H. c. Barnes, Dr. O. ". Camp, Wallace Can. field, F. R. Collin, O. J. Decker, c. E. DeHart, Freeman Dempsey, George S. Fuller, R. T. Farnum, Judge George W. Ford, E. O. Kinney, Rev. E. 0. Gil. lette, A. A. Hubbard, A. H. Herriman, A. L. Higgins, Geo. W. Hall, F. A. Johnson, H. K. Lyfes, Dr. F. H. Lee, Charles LafFargue, Geo. s. Mather, E. V. Nestell, Philip Orben, J. L. Par. sons, W. J. Reel, George Rogers, J. H. Roraback, J., O. Roraback, Dr. H. L. Ross, L. J. Streck, O. T. Vosburgh, H. Wellner, H. A. Weaver, F. A. Whiting, D. D. Walter, W. A. Wright. E.
Connecticut western news., 1914-05-21
TIMELY SUGGESTIONS
Valuable Hints Given by the Connecti-
 cut Agricultural College.

The Connecticut Agricultural Col lege, at Storrs, issues bulletin, monthly containing timely and valuable sug- gestions for owners of trees. From the May Bulletin we quote:
 It is we'll known that the honey bee serves a useful purpose in fertilizing fruit blossoms To protect the bees, therefore, fruit trees should not be sprayed while in bloom. An additional reason why trees should not be sprayed at that time is that most chemicals used for spraying are strong enough to injure the blossoms and prevent the setting of fruit. It is also a misde- meanor, punishable by fine.-C. ID. Jarvis, Director of the Extension Ser vice.
 Watch the currant and gooseberry bushes for the currant worms. They will strip the leaves before you know it. Use poison to kill them. Better spray them today. A teaspoonful of paris green or few ounces of arsenate of lead in & sprinkling pot of water will do the trick.-S. P. Hollister, Asst. Professor of Horticulture
 LApC A0hA ShtS1p pl1ldI udS iubSuGu and is feeding on the leaves of the trees. The tent or nest is usually located in the crotch Of limb A very common method of destroying these nests is by burning them with kerosene torch or rags attached to pole and soaked with oil. This injures the bark of the fruit trees and may even kill some of the limbs; and in some instances bad fires have occurred when this method was used. A quicker, better and safer way of destroying these nests is by wiping the nests from the tree with the hand either with or without glove or nit ten on, or by tying bunch of rags or burlap on a pole and wiping the nests outwith this and then crushing the nest with the foot or dipping it in kero- sene. In the case of fruit trees that are sprayed with arsenate of lead or paris green, there will be no need of the | hand work.-S. P. Hollister, Asst. Pro- | lessor of Horticulture.
Connecticut western news., 1914-05-21
VISITING NURSE QUESTIONS
Opposing Letter Writer Wants to
 Know Why.

From letter received at The News office antagonizipg the visiting nurse proposition, we give the specific objec- tions, which are put in the form of questions: ', ~-. "Why should the many organiza- tions be called upon to contribute from their hard earned funds, to the district nurse organization? \. .
 "Who is the visiting nurse going to benefit the most-the fewer .. or the greater number of our townspeople? three physicians? a colony of foreign big wage earners? or & number of worthless, shiftless people that the town has to look after any wayr" ...
 twill some one explain why a visit ing nurse's salary, which is almost without exception anywhere from $l,- 900 to $1, 500 year, is to be only $500 ii Canaan? Why not give to the pub lie the full amount, even if the extra $400 has been voluntarily contributed"
 "Why should the townspeople be ex- pected to contribute at the rate of 25 cents an hour for each visit of the nurse?n @'a-~'& E
 How many or our sell supporting poor are willing to place themselves on the charity list, which they do If not paying the extra tip?" t' :, s .as
 "Why should charity organization be foisted upon any town to accommo- date few physicians, or any other self interested people?" *:
 "Why should rich people be so con- stantly harassed with calls for money to further the self interested or disinter- ested plans, schemes and organizations of the minority?" .s... s.af
 Inasmuch as it is the desire of the promoters that questions be asked, it is to be expected that these queries will be answered to the satisfaction of the questioners and others, at the meeting this evening. '
 Plans for the meeting were discussed at gathering of the committee, at Roraback's law office, Monday evening, when it was decided, among other things, that Camp Fire Girls who have taken high degree will act as} ushers and be dressed in uniform.
Connecticut western news., 1914-05-21
The"Big Show" Humbug.

Says the Armenia Times: "That the people like to be humbugged was again proven last Saturday when the big show'-big only in name-'cleaned up something over $100. Crowds were kept standing on the cold wet ground for half an hour enduring dis cordant sounds from brazen instru- ments, and while those who would bite were inveigled into taking in mysterious side show When, finally, the ticket wagon was opened and the people gave up their 35 cents, the price announced as required from adults to see the show, and were 'ad-, mitted to the tent they immediately ran up against another demand for 10 cents for reserved seat, otherwise they might sit on 6-inch bleacher under the caves. The usual concert for 10 cents followed the show In all one had to part with TO cents in order to see something which was not worth more than 25 cents
 "As we said last year, these travel ing shows should be obliged to pay license fee, and it should be large enough to warrant only praiseworthy exhibitions coming in and drawing the sheckles from the pockets of eur towns people"
 The above describes familiar Can- aan experience. Last season especially we were inflicted with series of the most disreputable aggregations of land pirates who gave "big shows" on the circus lot and humbngged the same gullible victims repeatedly during the season. Most of these "big shows" brought along a mere handful of people "a shabby, scaly, scurvy crew of cut throat looking ruffians who looked out of place in the free air of liberty-and gave performances that had not asingle act of merit. Among this riff-raff of the tent-show fraternity the opinion seems to be confirmed that Canaan is an easy mark and will stand for any aggregation of tramps who can muster mule and bass drum. The willing ness of certain element of Canaan ties to be humbugged by these vaga- bonds, time after time, has subjected the town to the perennial nuisance of a half-dozen inf1ictions each season, which we might escape if a license fee were exacted high enough to bar out only the shows that are good enough and financially substantial enough to afford to pay it.
Connecticut western news., 1914-05-21
Weekend Express Train.

A weekend express train service be- tween New York and Pittsfeld, via Danbury, will go into effect upon the New York, New Haven & Hartford Railroad May Is; leaving New York Saturdays 1885 p. m., making the principal stops, and due Pittsield 6:05 p. m. returning, leave Pitsfield Sun days, 6:00 p. m., due New York 1O:24 D. m. This train will include parlor car and broiler buffet smoker. Con- nections will be made at Branchville form and to Ridgefeld, Connecticut
Connecticut western news., 1914-05-21
Memorial Services.

The members of the G. A. R. and the Sons of Veterans will attend ser vices at the M. E. church Canaan next Sunday morning, May "A, 10:30.
 The Mems choir will lead the congre- gation ill singing the patriotic hymns. Sermon by the pastor, Rev. L. k. Travis.
 The Veterans and Sons are requested to meet at the Post Room, (Masonic Hall, before 10:15, at which time the start will be made for the church, and it is desired that as many as possible of both the veterans and Sons of Veterans make it convenient to be present.
Connecticut western news., 1914-05-21
GOOD OLD NEWS
Cleaned from the Housatonic RepubIS-
 can of 56 Years Ago.

The Falls Village "Housatonic Re. publican" of Saturday, April 8, I8b8,- was full of political editorial, in view of the impending state election, the, next Monday. Editor Maltbie warned his republican readers to be on the look ;. out for split tickets" of which En--- sign Church, democrat, candidate for7 senator, was designed to be the benefi-- ciary. He wrote:
 "Frcemen of the 17th district, it mat ters not so much which of the two. Republican or American, tickets you |. vote this spring, but it does matter how you vote for the Senators and Representatives. Look well to youx= tickets.
 "Sharon has nominated Calvin Pss- Chaffee and Milo Prindle for Repre- sentatives, and Charles F. Sedgwick for Judge of Probate.
 "Canaan has nominated John Al Beckley and Henry A. Botsford for Representatives, and Charles Kellogg. for Judge of Probate.
 "Of John A. Beckley we need sayf nothing. All know him to be an honest, and straightforward Republican, and {. on who has the united respect of nearly all the citizens of Canaan, who wilh delight to do him the honor of an elec.-~ tion next Monday.
 "Of Henry A. Botsford we will say that as an upright and honorable politi- can who Is willing to waive all prefer ences for the best good of the party her has not an equal in the town of Ca-- naan, and we are led to believe that he will also secure support which will not fail to elect him as Representative to the next Legislature. #
 "Of Charles Kellogg we feel to say,.. that he will do honor to the position of Judge of Probate for the District of Canaan, and that there is but little, if any doubt of election. Americans and Republicans of Canaan, there Is mo- doubt but that you have & decided. majority if you will only get out the voters to the polls, will you not lend all your efforts for the remaining time, to secure a full vote next Monday-de- pend upon it your opponents are work- ing to defeat you. .
 Referring to the "spurious tickets'r containing the name of Ensign Church. democrat, in the place of John M Wad- hams, republican, MT. Maltbie said.- " As those electors who would support Mir. Wadhams belong to class who. can read, we presume they will not be- found mapping. They cannot, bow@- ever, be too wary. !" 5a.
 The Republican" of April 10 smwe the result of the election, showing a. victory for w. A. Buckingham, Gov ernor, who held the office eight oonsev- cutive years and became famous as Oonr- necticut's "War Governor. John NJ. Wadhams, republican, was elected sen-.. ator from the t7th district, over Ensign Church by majority of in a totan vote of 2,666. Canaan went damo- cratic by an average majority of bO,- and gave Ensign Church a majority. of : "a for senator; M. T. Granger wasa elected judge of probate, over Charles Kellogg, by 63; George w. Peet de- feated H. A. Botsford for representa- tive by 41, and William A. Douglas de-r feated John A. Beckley for representa~ tive by 4s. The total vote of the town, which at that time embraced the two !, present towns, North Canaan and Falls Village was 506. The town was divided that same year.
Connecticut western news., 1914-05-21
The Cornwall Concert.

The Cornwall Chorus gave their fiftf annual concert Tuesday evening in the church at Cornwall Plains, under di rection of Wm- B. Perry, Jr., of Lake vile. The program, perhaps the most interesting yet presented, is given be low. The chorus was better balanced that last year and sang with greatly improved quality and strength of tone Their work in the unaccompanied mum. Der from " Una" was particularly pleas ing and their enunciation was distinct.
 In the Banner of St. George" the chorus showed brilliancy and refine ment of tone unusual na small chorus. Miss Edmond s singing delighted every body and she won new friends and many favorable comments.
 The orchestral numbers were greatly enjoyed and their support in the accom-. paniments was very effective. On the whole, the evening was the best yet, and the little community which sup. ports such good work is to be congratu. lated The program: ..........
 l Overture to "Stradella'' 1837I Frisarich Flotow, 1812-1883.
 3 .tHear My Prayerr' (1844) Feli1 Mendelssohn Bartholdy, 1809-l847- A Motett for Soprano Solo and Chorus
 3 Minute Luigi Boccherini, 1743- 1895.
 "Les Files de Cadix" (pub. 1875 Leo Delibes, 1836-1891. Miss Edmond.
 "Harkl the Angelus'' from "Una" (1893) Alfred R. Gaul, 1887 'Una," an Allegorical Romance Gan tata composed for the Norwich tEng. land) Musical Festival
 Three Dances from Nell Gwyn" (1900) J. Edward German, 1862-
 Country Dance.
 8 Pastoral Dance.
 8 Merrymaker's Dance
 "The Banner of St. George'' (1S97) Sir Edward Elgar, 1857 A Bal. Lad flor Chorus and Orchestra suggested by Queen Victoria's Diamond Jubilee.
Connecticut western news., 1914-05-21
Auto Somersaults Down Bank.

Crowded out by an automobile and motorcycle which were going in thos same direction, five people riding in aa touring car belonging to Charles L. Gibson of Hartford, had close calF from death near the pumping station ' on the Springfield road near Thompson vile, Sunday evening when their ma chine crashed through fence, barely avoiding a telegraph pole, and somer-, saulted down a steep embanlment.
 The car was practically wrecked. but all in the party, which consistedt of members of Mir. Gibson's family, ea-. caped without injury, except Mir. Gib-- son, who sat at the wheel and was out about the hands and face by the glass of the broken windshield. The entire party boarded u southbound trolley car.
 According to MT. Gibson the car 2. which crowded him out is owned by A D. Steinberg of New Haven.
Connecticut western news., 1914-05-21
A Big Wild West and Circus.

Will exhibit in Canaan for one day only Friday, May 28. If the quality of the show itself can be judged from the personal appearance and the gentle manly business like methods of the ad- vance brigade, then there must eer- tainly be real round of pleasure in store for our residents upon the appear ance here of the great Tompkins Real Wild West 6 Cooper and Whitby Com bined Shows. MT. George M. Fore paugh is in charge of the advance forces of this big tented enterprise. Adv
Connecticut western news., 1914-05-21
Forest Fire.

A forest fire was started on Fred Gil. lstte's land on the back road to Ashley Balls road, Monday afternoon, by some. body who searelessly fired the rubbish at the public dumping ground. The dense volumes of smoke attracted attention here, and Allyn Fuller, with J. O. Ror- aback and a few others, hastened to the scene in an auto to fight the fire.
 About five acres of scrub and woodland belonging to Fred Gillette and J. E. Rhoades, was burned over before the flames were mastered, which was finally accomplished after desperate struggle.
Connecticut western news., 1914-05-21
lt Was a Success.

The presentation of "A Regiment of Two" in Town Hall, Friday evening, by Lakeville talent, was witnessed by a large and appreciative audience. The production was we'll staged and admira. ply acted, as is the case with all the dramatic efforts of that Lakeville az gregation. '' ', l The proceeds, which were exceedingly gratifying, will go to the St. Joseph s Church treasury.
 After the performance the floor was 5leared for dancing, and, to the in spring music of Decker's orchestra the young people kept the floor warm until q late hour. Refreshments were served.
Connecticut western news., 1914-05-21
County Improvement Association.

Tomorrow at Litchfield a meeting ot delegates from each town in the county will meet for the purpose of forming a Litchfield County Improvement Associ- ation, along the lines of the Benning- ton, Vt. and Hampden, Mass, county associations, which are accomplishing trial, commercial and agricultural con- ditions in those counties The meet ing, which is held under the auspices of the Litchfield 'tMen's Forum" is arranged by a committee consisting of Hon. James P. Woodruff, J. Harry Put nam, Milo D. Beach and Ira Fer Allen
Connecticut western news., 1914-05-21
ALLYN FULLER PRESIDENT
Automobile Asso citation. Organizes and Elects Permanent Officers:


 The Canaan Automobile Association was finally and formally organized, Sat urday evening, at Odd Fellows Hall at a meeting of the anto owners, oyer which A. l.. Higgins presided o. F.. Hitchcock was chosen secretary pro tenn
 The election of permanent officers re- suited as follows: s'''
 President, Allyn Fuller. ..
 Vice-president, H. E. Lyles- .,,.
 Secretary, George J. Vogel. a+
 Treasurer, O. F. Hotchkiss.
 Executive committee, A l.. Higgins, Dr, John G. Adam, F, M. Brewer. ,.,
 J. Clinton Roraback was appointed a committee to interview Roadmaster Kilcourse, of the Berkshire division, to see if the railroad would consider & pro- position to move the gateman's shanty at the Main street crossing and the hand car house at the Bragg street crossing, which obstruct the view of the road at those points and invite accidents by col lision between autos or teams. It is suggested that the gateman's house be moved across the street, to the end of bIOAA0y wo&xe% SAVO chauffeurs and drivers & clear view of the road from the rear of the depot to the corner of Railroad street ~'&
 It was voted that the president ap- point committee to place signs at the approaches to the town, and. at proper places to give warning as to crossings and dangerous corners. ...t
 The president was also given power to appoint committee to take such steps as may be deemed advisable, in the matter of employing traffic cop at Parsons corner at certain times in the week. ....4.
 The Association starts off with good membership and under the guidance of it's efficient board of officers, is bound to be benefcent force in the com. munity. .3A
Connecticut western news., 1914-05-21
A Former Canaanite

The following announcement printed in the New York papers, this week, will interest Canaan friends of the happy father:
 "Born-Nicoll-May 16, to MT. and Mrs. Albert Denniston Nicou of Will liamstown, Mass, 8 son.''