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Connecticut western news., 1914-11-19
CHARLES H. JOHNSON DEAD
We'll Known Carpenter, Formerly of
 Canaan, Died at Windsor.

Charles H. Johnson, of Norfolk, formerly of East Canaan, died yester- day morning, at the residence of his sister in Windsor. He was 64 years of age. The cause If his death is SUD- posed to have been cancer of the stomach.
 Deceased was carpenter by trade, and was for many years employed by Contractor E. R. Lorraine, subsequently being engaged as foreman at the East Canaan furnaces, and still later mov- ing to Norfolk.
 After his health failed him he went to Windsor. to live with his sister his wife having died-an,l it was at the sisters home that he passed away.
 The funeral will be held from the East Canaan Congregational church, tomorrow at II o'clock. a. m. Rev. w. +. Stearns, of Norfolk, will officiate with Rev. MT. Naylott. in the services.
 Western Star Lodge F. and A. M. {, of Norfolk, and Housatonic Lodge, of Canaan, will have charge of the burial ceremonies, by special request of deceased, who was at one time Master of Housatonic Lodge. The Ga. naan pail bearers, selected also by de- ceased, will be Horace E. Holt, George K. Goodwin and Wallace Garfield, with three from Norfolk. ..-
 Members of Housatonic Lodge are requested to attend the funeral.
Connecticut western news., 1914-11-19
Cranford Club Lecture.

The ladies of the Cranford Club and their friends, about sixty in number, were delightfully."- entertained at the residence of Mrs. O. W. Camp on Thursday afternoon. The meeting was addressed by Mrs. E. P. Curtiss, of Hartford, who spoke very instructively and entertainingly on "The Holy Land. :" Mrs. Curtiss gave a brief description of the points of interest which she had noted when visiting that country last year. She was the guest of her daughter, whose husband is a missionary, and in consequence Mrs. Curtiss saW much of the inner life of the people. .t .. n..
 ,. The address was followed by a social hour, at which refreshments were served. The out of town guests were Miss Cerl Dudley, of New Haven: Mrs. Augustus Curtiss and Mrs. George Johnson, of Norfolk.
Connecticut western news., 1914-11-19
Winsteds Skunk Farm.

Winsted has skunk farm. owned and managed by Dayton Wright, who has written for the Citizen an account of his new industry, from which we quote: @..~
 "The idea came. to me that there is money in raising skunks, so year ago built an enclosure 80 feet wide by 150 feet long, of corrugated iron, and made several small pens inside the large en- closure, to separate the females and their young, as the skunks steal one another's young. 1 started with six females and two males, and the females have anywhere from four to nine young at breeding. I have already sold 40 for breeding. They are worth from $2 to $1g apiece, according to color. l find in captivity and by feeding they produce better fur than the wild ones.
 ''The skunk is an animal that is lit tie understood. By this I mean that people in general, other than natural ists or scientists, know very little of the habits or value of the skunk. By some the skunk is classed as reptile or varmint, and, on account of it's odor, IS u0C0SU6u. OGIl6I dulLudlS IIuOW h scent, notably the mink and muskrat, but of course not to the extent that the skunk does,
 gro make success out of anything it is admitted one must know all about it. To be a successful farmer one must know what to raise and how to go about it. So with raising the skunk, one must understand the skunk, just as one understands horses, COWS, sheep of poultry. When properly understood the skunk can be raised in captivity at great profit.
 "Five hundred thousand skunk skins were shipped to London last year, be- sides the skins which were used here in domestic manufacture. While the skin of the animal is very valuable, the tail is rarely used, though manu- lecturers of late years have consumed the hair in the manufacture of brushes and for similar purposes.
 "It is proven that 50 per cent. of the young of white female will breed blacks if the male is black. To breed stars, the male and female should be all black, if possible. Ninety per cent. of such young will be black, and it is possible to raise to maturity 90 per cent. of such filters. Personally do not find it pays to raise white skunks. '"
Connecticut western news., 1914-11-19
Red Cross Christmas Seals.

The Connecticut State Tuberculosis Commission in handling the Connecti- cut Red Cross Christmas Seal Campaign is making preparations for the largest sales in the states history. These ex- pectations are based on the enthusiastic support the campaign is receiving from all sides. State Director H. E. Clear man, who has just returned to his off ce in the State Capitol, from tour of Connecticut, reports that the appoint ment of agents is progressing in very gratifying manner. Many new anti tuberculosis committees have been formed to assist in the work, and the older health and public betterment or ganizations have also dedicated their services to this phase of the fight against the Great White Plague.
 MT. Clearman hopes to have an active society as Red Cross Christmas Seal agent in every town in the state when the sale opens November 27th, the day after Thanksgiving. Where town is so represented eighty-five per cent. of the proceeds of the sale of seals remains in that town for local and anti ti-tubercu- losis work. This gives the movement a strictly local character, and as charity begins at home it is hoped that every resident of Connecticut will help his town and himself by lending his SUD- port.
Connecticut western news., 1914-11-19
Teacher is a ssWorkynan."

That school teacher is workman decided bv Frederick M. Williams, compensation commissioner for the fifth district, in the case of Emma R.. Skin ner against the Connecticut School for Imbeciies, at Lakeville,
 Qn March Il, Miss ekiAAef was in charge of a squad of her pupils who were drilling sn the gymnasium. In thenios, she slipped on the polished floor of the gymnasium and fell, break ing her hip and causing an intracap- sular fracture Attorney General John H. Light, in defending the school, held that the compensation act applied only to "workmen" in the ordinary sense in which the word is taken. Commis- sioner Williams did not sustain this view, holding that in the main part of the act the words "employer and "em- ploye" are used and added that a con- missioner, in Interpreting the act, should be bound by the language of the body of the act rather than by the title "workmen's compensation.
 Miss Skinner, who is nearly 60 years old, received from the state salary of $235 year and board. The decision directs that the school pay her $5 a week beginning March 25, 1914, and continuing during her total incapacity not the exceed 520 weeks. The school must also assume her doctors bills for the thirty days immediately following the accident.
Connecticut western news., 1914-11-19
LitchfieId in 2S Congress.

It is interesting to note that in the 63 congresses of the United States the town of Litchfeld has been represented in 2S. From the third to the 33rd con- gress Litchfleld was represented in every one but nine. Besides that, she has had two United States senators with a service of Is years; three gover- nors, serving 14 years, and one signer of the declaration of independence; IS chief justices of this state since the present form of organization was adopted, Litchfield has furnished three. If any other town in the United States anywhere near the size of Litchfield, has such a record, trot it out.-Litch- field Inquirer.
Connecticut western news., 1914-11-19
NEW VISITING NURSE
Miss EuIa Saygers, of Toledo, Suc-
 ceeds Miss Burke Here.

Miss Eula M. Saygers, of Toledo, Ohio. is the new nurse a)pointel by the Rural Nursing service of the Red Miss Saygers graduated from the Toledo Hospital Training School for Nurses and then did surgical work in the Flower Hospital in Toledo for six months. She was then for two years superintendent of nurses for Lucas County Hospital. The next two years were spent in doctors office as assist. ant in surgical work. She has recently taken course in district nursing at Columbia and the Henry Street Nurses Settlement and has had experience in rural nursing in Westchester county under the direction of Rural Nurs- ing service of the Red Cross.
 It will be seen that Miss Saygers is we'll qualified for the work and she comes to Canaan well recommended. She arrived on Monday and met the executive committee of the local associ- ation at Mrs. Clemans' She is board- ing at the Naples and will answer all calls there, the telephone number beIng 1875. t .:
 Her hours are from eight to five on week days, but she will answer emerg- ency calls at any time if summoned by a doctor. .-.-ta
 The fee for a call is fifty cents, or as much of that as tl @ patient is able to pay. The money thus received goes toward paying for transportion, SUD- plies, etc. -
 People living at distance, who have teams, are urged to arrange for the nurses transp, rtation when she is called. :.. r-a |
 Friends of the cause, who have driv- ing horses not in steady use, can aid the work by Ioaning them to the nurse. A good deal of expense has thus been saved for the Association in the past three months and the executive com mittee passed vote of thanks to Miss L. M. Bragg, Mrs. Mary Geikie Adam and the others who have helped in this way. There has been a steady in crease in the calls for the nurse and in the appreciation of the nursing ser ice, @'~f '-t .' s '-'"
Connecticut western news., 1914-11-19
AttorneY-GeneraI Hlnman.

George E. Hinman, of Willimnntic, Conn, who has just been elected at- torney general of Connecticut, is the son of William O. Hinman, for 20 years postmaster of Great Burlington and now a member of the towns board of select men. Attorney Hinman, a republican, first greeted the dawn in Afford, famous for its democratic majorities. Despite his early handicap of birth in such unpropitious political surround ings, he has made a success that any American boy might well seek to emu late. George was graduated from the Great Harrington high school and was a member of the Courier staff in the years when his father was editor of that newspaper. For several years he was clerk of the Connecticut house of repre- sentatives. His career is an illustra- tion of the possibilities that are ever before the industrious, persevering young man who, though he may lack a university training is able to win many of the worlds large ors,-Pittsfeld Eagle.
Connecticut western news., 1914-11-19
Man Shot By His Friend.

Charles Correll was shot at in West Cheshire Monday by Thomas Guilford, while on his way to work. The cause of the shooting is not clear, but it is said that Guilford has been acting strangely of late. He was arrested immediately after the shooting and will be examined to determine his mental condition. Both men are about 45 years old.
 The men had been friends for years. Guilford was leaving the house when Correll came along. Guilford sud- denly whipped out revolver and fired at Correll, the bullet taking effect in his back. Guilford was about to fire a second shot when a passerby yelled at him, and with his attention moment arily diverted, the shot went wild.
Connecticut western news., 1914-11-19
Big Auto Truck Attach ed.

Deputy Sheriff Rhoades yesterday afternoon attached and took possession of the big automobile dump truck. owned by Louis Longhi 6 Brother, of Torrington, contractors in charge of the work of building the state road to Clayton. The attachment was served ill the case brought by Marcello Picch joni, of Sheffield, for breach of contract involving deal for gravel and other supplies. Plaintiff claims $260.
 The big truck has been used to trans rort crushed stone from the 0. N. E. side-track to the new road, and has att tracted considerable attention. The truck is still in the officers possession though efforts were making last night, to settle the case out of court,
Connecticut western news., 1914-11-19
Candidates Expenses.

Election expenses of local candidates, as returned, under oath, to Town Clerk Allyn Fuller, are as follows: . George W. Ford, for representative, for automobile hire, $5; printing, $2- total, ST. -.. .......
 John H. Graves, for representatives, D. O'Neil for horse hire, $14; John DeBarbieri, for cigars, $3.50-total $17.50.
Connecticut western news., 1914-11-19
Alleged Arscnites Acquitted.

After one hour and twenty-five min utes of deliberation the jury in the Litchfield arson case, in which Roswell
 A. Clark and Joseph Holstein were ac- cused by the state of setting fire to the plant of the American Shear Knife Co.,. at Hotchkissville on June 27 last, re- turned a verdict of not guilty Tuesday afternoon. It was the claim of the state that Holstein set the fire at the in- stigation of Clark, with the attempt to defraud several insurance companies. a
Connecticut western news., 1914-11-19
A Pair of Sizes.

"A Pair of Sixes," which is to ap- pear at the Mahaiwe Theatre, Great Harrington, tomorrow, Friday night, Nov. 20, is farce by Edward Peple, and he has demonstrated that it is a mirthmaker of no mean capabilities. It is difficult for those who know some thing of the authors earlier efforts to believe that he could have produced a piece so full with fun and boisterous humor. "The Prince Chap" which was written by MT. Peple, relies largely for it's effect upon sentiment and bits of gentle comedy. Another of his plays, "The Littlest Rebel,' is re- membered for it's old-fashioned senti- ment. All of which shows that MT. Peple is a versatile writer.
Connecticut western news., 1914-11-19
Masons Saw Wood

There was wood saving bee Sun day at the home of MT. Dinsmore, of Bolton, who lives on the mountain. It was gotten up by the Masons. MT. Loomis took his portable engine for saving wood. The case of MT. Dins- more is pathetic one. For several years he has been losing his eye sight until now he is totally blind. He is a comparatively young man but nothing could save his sight. He has a wife and four children. He kept on "work- ing up' wood until he cut himself. Sunday was chosen as more men could help on that day.
Connecticut western news., 1914-11-19
Miss Elsie Troup Married.

Miss Elsie Troup, of New Haven, daughter of the late Alexander Troup, founder of the New Haven Union and sister of Postmaster Phil Troup, we'll known in Canaan, was married last Wednesday, in New Haven, to Raphael Pierre Daigneault, mayor of Woon- socket, R. I. P The wedding was an elaborate church affair, and a wedding Breakfast was served at the home ot the brides mother, where the decora. tions were of green and white. The bride was given in marriage by her brother, Alexander Troup, publisher of The Union, and the maid of honor was Miss Georgia Troup, sister.
Connecticut western news., 1914-11-19
School Notes.

The attendance banner has been changing from one room to another since it has been used in our school. The first two weeks Miss Kegler's room claimed it. The third week by Miss Hanlon's room. The fourth week by Miss Gaylord's room and this week by Miss Devine's room. The high school rooms had higher averages each week but the banner is used exclusively in the grades
 The Thanksgiving recess will extend from Wednesday afternoon, November 25 until Monday morning the 30.
 The school savings account for the week amounted to $8.04. The total amount received to date since the open ing of school was $118.70.
Connecticut western news., 1914-11-19
Two Poisoned.

Poison from bottle found by Hazel Rothe, aged 2a years, while her grand mother, Mrs. Edward Miller, aged Ga, of Rockville, was cleaning house, and poured into tea, caused the death of both child and grandmother Thursday, at their home in Dobsonville.
 Mrs. Miller was busy cleaning house and in moving things about she evil dently unearthed bottle containing strychine, which had probably been bought some years ago when the family lived on farm in Windsor and which had been packed with the other things in moving.
 The child, unnoticed by the grand mother, ate some of the powder, and then dumped the balance into the tea. which the grandmother had madehtcr dinner.
Connecticut western news., 1914-11-19
CHURCHES SING TOGETHER
Christ Church, Pilgrim and Methodist
 Unite for Song Seruce.

Sunday evening at 7:3o at the Meth odist church the pastors and congrega- tions of Christ Church Parish, Pilgrim Church and the Methodist Church will join in a service of hymn. singing, using the collection of hymns published for the Litchfield County Choral Union
 A special invitation is extended to all the members of the Choral Society, whether members of the above mention. cd churches or not. Let us join heart and voice in singing the praise of Al mighty God, says the pastor.
 The subject for the morning devotions is, "The Need of Expression in the Christian Life" Text St. John 3:1.
Connecticut western news., 1914-11-19
GOOD OLD NEWS
Cleaned from the Housatonic RepubII-
 can of 67 Years Ago.

can of 57 Years Ago.
 A fresh batch of copies of the old Falls Village Housatonic Republican, of scattering dates, has been loaned by Mrs. W. R. Hubbell, daughter of the proprietor, the late c. B. Maltbie The issue of Jan. 1, 1857, is before us, and contains the announcement of the sale of the paper by the former editor and proprietor, Franklin Hull, to MT. Maltbie, who changed its policy from democratic to republican. This issue announces as follows:
 "On and after January first, no regular freight trains will run on the Housatonic Railroad, from Bridgeport to Canaan, on Tuesdays and Fridays; none from Canaan to Bridgeport on Mondays and Tuesdays: and none be- tween Canaan and Pitts6eld on Wednes- days and Saturdays"
 The following semi-editorial article dealt with the plain utterances of local preacher:
 "A certain Clergyman not a thous- and miles from East Canaan, being un- able to find his text, as the smoke of the 4th of November had not yet cleared away sufficiently to permit him to read the Tribune, on Sunday morning last, made some miscellaneous remarks to his Congregation, and during the sermon got off the following:
 "'A certain gentleman residing near the center of Canaan would as soon his daughter should be educated at the lowest Brothel in New York, as to att tend public Ball in Canaan
 "A pretty good recommend to this town, possessing as it does, some of the most active and energetic divines in the country. We should think if this is the state of things in Canaan, 1t was time they laid aside their rifles, and again looked up their cust-covered Bibles, and preach of the sufferings of Christ, instead of the sufferings of poor Summer and bleeding Kansas"
 An advertisement was printed, an- nouncing an Anniversary Ball, at Stevens, Canaan, Conn, Thursday evening, January sth, in honor of Our Nations Hero and Our Country's Vic tory, to which you are respectfully in- vited." Just what the event was to CeleUIhUet IN uOL mhue CledT HI Lne hu- nouncement. The list of "managers' for the ball included: Canaan, Hon. M. T. Granger; South Canaan, Col. H. Holcomb, George W. Peet, Julius Page. Salisbury, Capt. W. Bushnell, Hon. P. l.. Barton; Sharon, Hon. John Cotton Smith; Cornwall, Col. D. w. Pierce: Norfolk, Nathaniel B. Stevens. Floor manager, Geo. Watson; J. Dodge, sec- retary. Music by w. R. Whites Band. The affair was evidently an important event, as it was announced that ar engagements had been made ito run an extra passenger car attached to the freight train, from Cornwall Bridge; leaving the next morning at 6 o'clock for Cornwall Bridge. The same ar- rangements will be made from Barring ton, and return the next morning"
 The marriage column contained these: In Falls Village, by the Rev. A H. Ferguson, on the 25th of December. 1856, Miss Rachel M. Bundy to MT. Washington R. White" "In Lime Rock, by the Rev. A. H Ferguson, on the 30th December, Miss Mary ]. Roraback to Mir. Edwin S. Green"
Connecticut western news., 1914-11-19
Connecticut and War.

Why should the war worry Copnecti- cutp
 The allies are fighting with weapons made from Hartford-built machinery and Hartford built weapons.
 Hartford saddle makers furnish har- ness and leather equipment.
 A New London firm is to build en- zines for English submarines.
 A Bridgeport firm is selling ann munition to warning powers.
 New Haven arms factories are send ing weapons to the European battle fields. .-Hartford Post.
Connecticut western news., 1914-11-19

"Oh, Johnny's all right. You're quite mistaken about him. Yes, in- deed. His heart is always in his work.
 "That's just the trouble with him. If he'd put his hands and his brain in his work I wouldn't say word. ''-- Cleveland Plain Dealer.
Connecticut western news., 1914-11-19

"You won't object if go on with this embroidery while we talk, will you MT. Boreham? I always think that one should keep ones mind oc- cupied. Life.
Connecticut western news., 1914-11-19

We've been married eight years and have never had an argument.
 "Then you've never tried to dance any of the modern dances with your wife "-Detroit Free Press.
The Anderson daily intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson, S.C.) 1914-1915, 1914-10-22

was that the same three farmers who
had displays this year were the same
three who exhibited last year. Last
year J. G.. Harris won first prize for
the best farm display; ]. G. Pinson.
second; w. il. Niece, third. This year
y. G. Pinson won tile first prize, J.
G. Harris, second and w. a. McGcc
third. All these exhibits were splen-
did. MIR. Harris had over sixty separ-
ate articles grown On his farm and ar
ranged artistically in his exhibit. The
others had about The same number.
A very large gourd bearing this lc-
gcnd was on exhibit: "This. gourd
grown in the gadren of Rally Bannis-
ter in year 1854. 1t holds IA gallons
OF water" a,1r
Mr.. i. NJ. Cox had q display of veg
etaHes that does not cause one to
think OF six cent cotton, or hard times.
Every variety almost that can be found
in Southern garden was shown
there. g.
Speaking ofprolific corn, the exhibit
Of w. NJ. Mahaifoy was good On
- stalks he had 36 ears. on IL stalks
"a ears, and on 16 stalks from 3 to
IS ears each. These were not nubbins
either. but full grown ears.
ing Of the pretty syrup display on ex-
hibiL w. G. Shawl who had several
bottles there, stated that he found
syrup one Of the best ,sellrs and most
profitable products OF his farm. This
year he made. about 2n0 gallons on
an acre, and finds ready sale for ii
at so cents a gallon In barrel lots.
An exhibit that attracted attention
was that OF 50 I. Mclean II consisted
OF nothing but eabbages. With the aid
of two wagon wheels and an old axle.
the heads were arranged to resemble
a mammoth cabbage head. Large firm
heads of the Succession and Surehead
varieties composed the exhibit.
John Smith or the Lebanon section.
and spoken of as o candidate for
congress two years iianRe, had dis
play OF twelve varieties OF apples,
which were very good. Mr.. Smith said
he sprayed them and they were beau
tics, being large, red and smooth with
out spot or >speck.
mir. J. 6. Harris had on display rs
stalks OF teosinte crowns from one
seed.
NJ. NJ Campbell had q spler aid ex-
hibit of peas. Eight different varieties
constituted his pea exhibit. Others
had some fine peas exhibited. and the
remark was made that no letter peas
could have beeii gotten together any
where than were tiiose in the collec-
ton. ~ .,.s,t -
VIII Wharton, of Iva, had some
Splendid balesFuf slny, in his exhibit.
His alfalfa, and red clover hay were
very pretty and made one almost envy
the horses or mules being fed on such