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Connecticut western news., 1914-10-08
No folks Town Report.

The reports of the selectmen, treasurer and other town officers of Norfolk, shows every order of the selectmen in full. The total amount expended by them was $24, ,611.72 in cluding bills amounting to $2, 804. 58, contracted prior to October 6, 1918.
 The total cost of the school system was $12, l15.69, which was reduced by State grants, etc., by $S, ,o46.5 90, mak- ing the net cost to the town $9, 109. 19. An inventory of the various school buildings and lots in town, is given at $35, 300, although with the new center school building and lot at it's full value this amount would exceed $50, 1000.
 In the grade schools there was total enrollment of 270 and an average attendance of 93.37 per cent. The net cost of the High School scholars who have attended the Gilbert School in Winsted, has been $1, ,656. .56; and of the town Public Schools, S7, 452. 52.
Connecticut western news., 1914-10-08
Rector crichton's First Sunday.

Rev. H. A. Crichton. the new rector ot Christ Church, officiated here Sunday morning, for the first time since accept ing the call from the Society, and preached timely sermon most accept ably, from the text: Luke, XIV: "If any man come to me, and hate not his father, and mother, and wife, and children, and brethren, and sisters, yea, and his own life also, he cannot be my disciple. :" .....- s
 The preacher said this text is not to be literally accepted as meaning that the disciple of Christ must hate his father and mother and kindred; but he must love Chirst best of all. It was to emphasize the virtue of loyalty. The consideration of loyalty led to the sub ject of the great war in Europe, where loyalty inspires the followers of the various warning nations to follow the flag into battle The consideration o1 the war led naturally to the considera. tion of the peace which must follow, and the preacher emphasized the thought that in Christ, the Prince oi Peace, the world hasa substitute and healing for all war. f4s
 MT. Crichton made very favorable impression upon fair-sized congrega tion- AS the close of the preaching service, the Sacrament of Communion was administered
Connecticut western news., 1914-10-08
"san" Eddy's Appreciation.

MT. Samuel A. Eddy, of New York,
 came home to vote, Monday, like the jealous patriot that he is, and inci- dentally shook hands with lots of this Canaan friends. MT. Eddy, is now in charge of the bureau of income tax in vestigation under the U. s. Treasury department, with offices in the Custom House, off Bowling Green-a post of increased responsibility and propoftiont ately increased compensation. He was particularly impressed, after view of the burned section of the Hotel Canfeld,
 with the fine work of the Canaan Hose Company at that fire, and gave expres- sion to his appreciation by leaving with the editor his check for $5, to be devoted to the firemen's fund. Which is the kind of appreciation that "talks." st
Connecticut western news., 1914-10-08
CANFIELD REPAIRS
Hotel Will be Rebuilt as Soon as Insur-
 ance is Adjusted.

The insurance adjusters, representing the Aetna, Hartford, National, Queens, Caledonia, Pennsylvania and German American companies were in town Monday, Investigating the result of the fire at the Hotel Garfield. These con- panies have insurance amounting to $12, 900 on building and contents. A partial agreement was arrived at, but the final adjustment is held up until a later date, principally owing to the absence of Attorney H. c. Joyner, of Great Harrington one of the executors under the will of the late William Can field. MT. Joyner is said to be i'll in Boston.
 The adjusters are expected to be here again today, when it is thought final adjustment will be made.
 Mrs. Canfield has stated that as soon as practicable after the insurance adjustment, work on the repair of the house will be begun, and vigorously pushed to an early completion.
Connecticut western news., 1914-10-08
Bald-Heads, Attentioni

As the invitations to the third annual banquet of the Bald-H Head Club of America will be sent out in few days, it behooves those bald-headed gentlemen who are not yet members, and who have been putting off the matter, to join at once, as only mem- bers will receive invitations.
 The banquet will be held at the Hotel Winchester, Winsted. Thursday evening, Oct. 29, and there is every assurance that it will be the largest and most distinguished gathering of bald-heads ever assembled in one com pany. The feast itself will be one of Landlord Sauter's best and the post prandial speaking will outshine any thing of the kind ever heard in Con- necticut. The bald-heads who do not attend-will miss it. That's all.
Connecticut western news., 1914-10-08
NEW FIRE ALARM
Canaan Hose Company Will Install Elec-
 tric Siren Whistle.

A fire alarm signal that will effec- lively give an alarm which the citizens may hear regardless of wind or weather, is to be purchased by Canaan Hose Company, and installed on a tower at some available point where its tones will penetrate to every part of the will lage. It is an electric siren whistle of great power, and capable of making itself distinctly heard for distance of two and one-half miles in heavy weather. It has already been ordered, and is expected to arrive in a few weeks and will be tried in various parts be most effective. The spot just now considered most likely to receive it is the high ground between Bragg street and the Hyde Pasture north of the will lage. A high tower will be constructed, on the top of which miniature house will be erected in which the signal system will he placed, including a battery for operating it. Wires will connect it with the central telephone office. from which the alarm will be operated in case of fire. It is probable that it will be tested every day, at a certain hour, to make sure it is in working order. .... .s........-
 The cost of the entire apparatus con- plete will be about $200, and it is pur- posed to raise this amount by voluntary contributions from the citizens, who will be benefited by the installation of the system.
 The present system, of ringing the Methodist church bell, while 1t has proved fairly efficient, leaves much to be desired, as general alarm. On the morning of the Canfield Hotel fire, many residents, living near the center of the village failed to be awakened by it. It is first necessary that Central ring up Sexton Coons and notify him to ring the church bell, and by the time the alarm has been given, many min utes of the most valuable time have been lost. Under the siren system the alarm will be given instantly by the telephone central, and this valuable time saved. The outfit will be put in on 15 days trial before the purchase is finally consummated. ..-
Connecticut western news., 1914-10-08
"Way Down East h

The ever popular drama "way Down East" will be the attraction at the Mahaiwe Theatre, Great Harrington, on Wednesday, October 14th, matinee and night. Way Down East" is a play of the homely, wholesome kind which appeals to the heart. It is a play with a story that touches the heart, but which is told in charming manner. MT. William Lawrence who for the past ten years has been identified with ''The Old Homestead" in the part made famous by the late Denman Thompson, will be seen in the role of "cQuire Barle." A bargain matinee will be given.
Connecticut western news., 1914-10-08
Peace Sunday at Pilgrim Church,

TeaCe OunUdy dt THETin SnuTCns
 Peace Sunday was observed at Pilgrim Church on Sunday and large congregation was present. Mrs. Ford sang 8 peace anthem which was sung in Canadian churches every Sunday during the Boer war. The presidents s proclamation was read and the prayers composed for the occasion by Bishop Greer, Dr. Manning, of Trinity Church and the Archbishop of Canterbury were used. The peace hymn printed in last weeks News was sung.
 MT. Gillette said that there were three interests in the day: the matter of peace, the temperance effort and the fact that it was rally Sunday for the church. He took as text suitable for all these interests, Timothy 2:19, "But the foundation of God standeth sure, " and preached most interesting dis course.
 After the service the Sunday School held rally.
Connecticut western news., 1914-10-08
Vault Fixtu res All Right.

MT. Lucius B. Barbour, of Hartford, state examiner of public records, was in town Saturday, and called on Judge of Probate Whittlesey and Town Clerk Fuller. He examined the new steel vault fixtures in which the public rec ords are kept, and expressed himself as pleased with the arrangement Shortly after the fixtures were installed MT. Bar bour inspected them and suggested various changes that would be requisite before they could be approved by the state examiner. Those changes were made, and on his latest visit MT. Bar bour found that there was no other sug- gestion or criticism that he could offer
Connecticut western news., 1914-10-08
Camp Fire Notes.


 On Saturday, Oct. 8, The Wangum Camp Fire Girls resumed their activi- ties for the ensuing season, by holding rally at the home of one of the guar dians. A luncheon was purchased cooked and served by Marion Werner, Fanny Jackson, Florence Adam and Lila Curtis. who are candidates for the degree of Fire Maker and who thus fulr filled one of it's requirements. Eggs were boiled in huge iron pot and bacon fried overcamp fires kiRdled and kept blazing by the candidates. the same hav- ing first made large kettles of cocoa in the house. Cake made at home by Fanny Jackson, and fruit were also serv- ed to the girls, who ate in groups at small tables placed around the camp fires before tent
 After luncheon quiet table games were played by the older girls, while the younger ones enjoyed lively frolic in the hay loft of the barn. Especial praise is due Lila Curtis, Emeline Cur tis, Fanny Jackson and Helen Whitford, who offered to leave the fun and help one of the guardians wash the dishes. At all times the tennis court was in re- quisition.
 Later, when it grew cooler, all joined in potato race, the prize for which was won by Liia Curtis, and dress-suit case won by Helen Whitford. A game of passing bean bags down two long lines of girls with the object of getting all to the end as quickly as possible was won by the "reds" amidst great merri- ment.
 The Wangura Camp Fire was organiz- ed here on April 13, 1919 and has con- tinued successfully for two years and a half and bids fair to have an unusually pleasant winter ahead of it. The girls greatly enjoy their quarters in Odd Eel lows Hall, where the good floor and the piano make for very jolly times.
 In spite of the fact that many girls have gone away to business and to vari- Ous schools after graduating from High School, the Winonah, Hiki and Nishimi groups number 35 girls while the Blue bird division has 16 members and quite a waiting list, making a total of 51 members Mrs. Parsons, guardian of the Bluebirds has found it best to ob- tain the assistance of Mrs. Roger as her group is so large and with the help of Helen Whitford, who is candidate for Torch Bearer, may be able to take in the waiting list.
 It is with great satisfaction that the guardians take up the work again, feel ing that the girls by their hearty enthu- siasm, fully enjoy the fun, work and spirit of the Camp Fire organization
Connecticut western news., 1914-10-08
GRANGER FARM LEASED
Will be State Game Preserve for Next
 Two Years.

The entire farm of the Misses Granger, in the north part of the village. has been leased, for two years, by the state, as a game preserve, the arrangement going into immediate effect.
 From this time, positively no hunt ing or fishing will be permitted on any part of the premises, by any person, under greater penalty than applies to other restricted property; the fines run ing from $50 to $1O0 for each offense.
 The purpose of the lease is to foster the propagation of the wild game now on the premises, and probably fresh game will be liberated there, for breed ing. s..
 The arrangement will not interfere with the regular farming pursuits now carried on there. ...-
Connecticut western news., 1914-10-08
PROMINENT MEN SUED
New Haven Road Brings Action.to Re- cover $3. 3.S24,I47.

Charging that John L. Billiard, of Meriden received $S, 894, l47 from the s'New Haven" road in the course of the transactions pertaining to the transfer of Boston & Maine stock, for which he has refused to render account and which he falsely and fraudulently claims as his own," suit has been instituted agianst him and others who are said to have profited by the transactions by the New York, New Haven & Hartford Railroad Company aud the New England Navigation Company, one of its subsidiaries.
 | Those who are made co-defendants with MT. Billiard are Charles F. Lins. ley. also of Meriden, and Charles s. Mellen, Samuel Hemingway, Edward D. Robbins, Samuel c. Morehouse and Harry V. Whipple, of New Haven, directors of the Billiard Company, which was formed during the stock deals, or alleged to have been interested in its transactions.
 In the writ, which is directed to the sheriff or deputy or their constables oi Hartford county and New Haven county, the officers are directed to make attachments amounting to $3, 900, 900, and property in Hartford and Merider Belonging to the defendants, valued a' $150, 900 to $200, 0000, was put under attachment. The services were made by Deputy Sheriff Charles H. Latham of Hartford, assisted by Deputy .arer'n Charles E. Lord, of West Hartford under the direction of Gross, Hyde & Shipman of Hartford, counsel for th' New York, New Haven 6 Hartfolt Railroad Company and the New Enl
 land Navigation Company i'll the action
Connecticut western news., 1914-10-08
AUTO UPSET
LiIie Blackwell in Hospital With Severe
 Injuries.

Injuries.
 Miss Lillie Blackwell is in the Win sted hospital and Miss Alma Feathers is painfully bruised as result of an auto upset on the Sodom road, near the Allyndale quarries, yesterday after noon.
 Frank Daily. as chauffeur of Thomas Sweeney's Ford car, was running to- ward Clayton, with the two ladies named and Mrs. Fred Stevens, when, just before reaching the Feathers place (the Anson Lawrence farm, some thing went wrong with the steering gear and the car turned turtle beside the road. All were thrown out. Daily and Miss Blackwell were caught under the car, and the latter was badly bruised about the forehead, which was scraped almost clean of the skin, on one side., She was picked up bleeding profusely. Daily was not badly hurt. Miss Feathers sustained bruises about the body and is suffering considerable pain in the abdomen. Mrs. Stevens escaped comparatively unhurt.
 Dr. Adam was summoned, who treated the injured. and took Miss Blackwell in his auto to the Wisnted Hospital.
 Bert Brewer went up and brought the auto to Sweeney's garage. It had broken windshield and bent fender, but was not injured otherwise.
 Deputy Sheriff Rhoades went up to investigate but could find no evidence of carelessness or recklessness on the part of the driver. .s.
Connecticut western news., 1914-10-08
State B. M. A, Convention.

The sixteenth annual convention o1 the State Business Mems Association oi Connecticut will be held in Waterbury Thursday, October 15, at 10:30 a. m.
 Final arrangements have been com. pleted which should interest every Association in the state, and it is the desire of the officers that every one ot the forty Associations be represented by the full number of delegates.
 The program: Leayenworth Hall Central avenue, 10:30 a. m. sharp; Roll call and reading of minutes; Reports of secretary and treasurer; Reports from special committees and committee on revision of bylaws; Report from standing committees; Recess until 1 :30 p. m.
 Luncheon will be served at Hotel Elton; delegates guests of the Water bury Chamber of Commerce.
 Afternoon session: Unfinished busi- ness; Election of officers; New busi- ness.
 The banquet, will be at the Hotel Elton at 6 p. m. sharp. Postmaster, Charles A. Colley, President Water bury Chamber of Commerce.
 Speakers: Hon. Frank B. Brandegee, United States Senator; Hon. A. S. Thompson, secretary National River and Harbors Congress, Washington, D. O.; Frank H. Johnston, the President of the State Association; Rev. Willard Scott, DID,, Brookline, Mass. Tickets, $2. co per person.
 The Waterbury Chamber of Con- merce is doing everything possible for the entertainment on this day and the state officers make personal appeal to members to show their appreciation by making the attendance at the banquet only limited by the capacity of the hall.
Connecticut western news., 1914-10-08
SHAVER HOUSE CHANGE
Mrs. Shaver Goes to Lime Rock Hotel; Mrs. kasson Comes Here.

Mrs. Robert J. Shaver is removing from the Warner building, east of Union Station, where she has kept a boarding house for the last three years, and will conduct the Lime Rock Hotel at Lime Rock, which has been managed by Mrs. Winterbottom. for many years past.
 The Warner house will be in charge of MT. and Mrs. Albert Kasson, of Pitts field, who have purchased the boarding house business of Mrs. Shaver. The new proprietors come recommended as in every way capable of managing such a place to the satisfaction of the public.
 Mrs. Shaver has the best wishes of many friends in Canaan for success in her new field.
Connecticut western news., 1914-10-08
Autoist Was Drunk.

Coroner Phelan of Bridgeport, has held as criminally negligent Courtland H. Wicks, of Riverside, whose automo- bile struck Joseph Portino in Green wich on July IS and caused injuries from which Portino died on September IS. The coroner found that Wicks was intoxicated at the time of the accident and did not have full control of his machine.
Connecticut western news., 1914-10-08
StranRIed by a Bean.

Lillian, the 1s-year-old daughter of MT. and Mrs. Leroy p. Noxon, of Bethel, died last week. The child had swallowed a bean which lodged in the windpipe. As she suffered no pam it was believed that the bean had passed into the stomach. Monday she attended school, but was taken i'll that night and it was decided to take her to a Bridgeport hospital. While on the way to Bridgeport in an automobile, the child died.
Connecticut western news., 1914-10-08
"John Barleycorn."

"John Barleycorn, a movie repre- sentation of the dramatized story by Jack London, was presented at Town Hall, Saturday afternoon and evening,
 by special arrangement with the temperance people of the town. Com plimentary tickets were sent to all voters, and the result was, two large audiences, who witnessed the harrow ing scenes in the experience of the author with the invulnerable MT. Bar leycorn. The depletion is one of powerful present, if not lasting, effect.
Connecticut western news., 1914-10-08
Come Back With lem

A freman's coat and hat have been missing from the equipment of the fire house since the fire at Jones's garage some weeks ago. The coat is labeled,
 on the back 70. H. Co.," and should be easily identified by the finder" If it was taken by mistake the party who took it should rectify his mistake at once
Connecticut western news., 1914-10-08
Spock Promoted.

B. I. Spock, counsel for the New York, New Haven 6 Hartford Railroad Company for Connecticut, was last week apointed General Solicitor of the company. MT. Spock reports to E. C.. Buckland, General Counsel of the Com pany and Vice President. MT. Spock' $ office continues at New Haven, and counsel for the several states will re- port to General Solicitor Spock.
Connecticut western news., 1914-10-08
SawnniIl Burned,

The saw mill of Joseph F. Carey, on the shore of Highland Lake, Winsted, was burned early Thursday, together with quantity of lumber. The loss is 5000.
Connecticut western news., 1914-10-08
Election in Norfolk

The result of the town election fin Norfolk was victory for Augustus P. Ourtiss, T, Olin E Gibbs r, Jeremiah A. Maloney as seleotmen.
Connecticut western news., 1914-10-08
ON CLAYTON ROAD
Big Gang at Work on New Stretch of
 Good Road.

The new. state road, from the Bene- dict corner to the Massachusetts line, is now finally under construction Con- tractor Longhi, of Torrington, set a large gang of men, with several teams, at work there, last week, and the work is being vigorously pushed. It is ex- pected that the road will be completed by Thanksgiving.
The Prescott daily news., 1914-03-04
REDUCED RATES

Washington D. c. and return $33.OO on account Knights of Pythias Golden Jubilee. Tickets on sale Feb. 18th and 16th, good for returning to reach original starting point prior to mid night of Feb. 18th.
 Richmond Va, and return $32.OO account National Educational Asso- citation Department of Superinten- dence. Tickets on sale Feb. 20, 21 and 22, good for returning to reach original starting point prior to mid night of March 9th.
 Account of Annual Meeting of Yel- low Pine Manufacturers Association we will sell tickets Prescott to New Orleans and return at fare of one and one third, plus 25 cents. Tickets on sale Feb. 9th to 10th, limited to reach original starting point prior to mid- night of Feb. 18th.
 A. B. Oliphint,
 Agent. s.,
The Prescott daily news., 1914-03-04

vantage of it, however may be thrown behind considerably with their farm work. It is possible that we may have long rainy season in the spring that will make farm work impossible. If this Is the case, it will be almos. impossible to accomplish what could have been accomplished if work had been begun earlier during the good weather.
 The general business revival in the Southwest is encouraging and will work for the benefit of the farmer and merchant and mechanic alike.
 Already one hears occasionally the expression from some voter: q do not know whether I will vote at all or not" This is poor example of cit izenship. There may be in some in- stances an office for which no one is running that meets your ideal, but that is no reason why you should not make a choice between them and vote. and certainly such an instance would not be an excuse for not going to the polls at all. There is no more impor tant duty of citizenship than voting and he who neglects it always sets bad example and encourages a bad practice.
The Prescott daily news., 1914-03-04

Where to Hang Your Coat of Alarms
 In the Home Problem" department of the March Woman's Home Com- panion, a Memphis reader wants to know where in a private house is the proper place to hang handsome paint ings of the family coat-of arms, also family portraits. The editor of the department replies:
 "I have seen paintings of the family coat-of-arms hung over the fireplace in large hall with very good effect. Such a painting might also be hung in the libarry. Family portraits are usually placed in the dining room, if it is large and formal in decoration: in the library of in the living room. The arrangement for any room con- taining such portraits must be some what formal"
The Prescott daily news., 1914-03-04

and it is not many years away. It is coming, not so much as result Of feverish and hysterical agitation, but as result of a majority of the voters of the country making up their minds that boozing Is a criminal waste of time and money, and booze nuisance and dangerous drug"
 He goes on to say that "drunkards there are and will be so long as there is booze to be had. and they are panic stricken at the suggestion that coun- try-wide prohibition may prevail But the self-respecting and social drink CTS. the real dependence of the liquor traffic, are preparing to banish booze. And l don't know but everyone will be glad of it. in the long run. I've never been proud of being saloon keeper. and I don't believe any other self-respscting man can be. We jolly ourselves along with tho argument that 1t is legitimate. recognized by the national government, the state. tho county and the oity. but we know In our hearts that 1t is a rotten business. Anyhow. good or bad. l am going
 efore tho fireworks
 every other Dap