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Connecticut western news., 1914-01-01
Thomas Morris.

Thomas Morris, of East Canaan, died suddenly Sunday, night. He had com plained of feeling unwell during the day, but did not seem to consider that his distress was caused by anything ser ious- Dr. Hamant, of Norfolk was sum- moned, who diagnosed the case as gas tritis. Sunday evening MT. Morris grew rapidly worse, and died at about o'clock
 He was 5s years of age and leaves a wife and four children-William, em- ployed as clerk at the Fuller Hardware Go. Thomas, Catherine and Minnie.
 The funeral was held yesterday morn. ing, ia Norfolk.
Connecticut western news., 1914-01-01
PARCEL POST RATES
Fifty Pound Parcel May be Sent by Mail After January |.

Fifty Pound Parcel May be Sent by Mail After January |.
 The new parcel post rates, which go into effect January 1, by order of the postmaster. general provide that the limit of weight of parcels of fourth-class mail for delivery within the first and second zones shall be increased from % to 50 pounds and in the third, fourth, fifth, sixth. seventh, and eight zon S from II to- 20 pounds.
 The rate of postage on parcels exceed. ing ounces in weight Tn the third, fourth, fifth, and sixth zones shall be as follows:
 Third Zone-Six cents for the first pound and two cents for each additional pound or fraction thereof.
 Fourth Zone-Seven cents for the first pound and four cents for each additional pound or fraction thereof.
 Fifth Zone-Eight cents for the first pound and six cents for each additional pound or fraction thereof. .:.
 Sixth ZoDe-Nine cents for the first pound and eight cents tor each additional pound or fraction thereof.
 On and after March 16. 1914. the classi. fication of articles mailable under Sec. tion s of the Act of August 24. 1912 authorizing the establishments of the par eel post service shall be extended so as to include books. The rate of postage on books weighing ounces or less shal be one cent for each ounces or fraction thereof and on those weighing Tn excess of 8 ounces the regular zone rate shal apply.
Connecticut western news., 1914-01-01
RAILROAD SUED
Four Suits for SIo,ooo Each. Result
 of Canaan Wreck.

Four Suits for SIo,ooo Each. Result
 of Canaan Wreck.
 Four suits for damages of $10, 900 each were filed in Winsted, Monday against the New York. New Haven 6 Hartford Railroad as result of the wreck in Oa- naan last June, in which several persons were injured, one fatally. The suits are brought by Dr. Francis H. Olin. of Southbridge. Mass. son of Mrs. Caroline s. Olin, of Falls Village, who died of her injuries received in the accident, and who is administrator of her estate Francis M. Ohn, her husband; Eva M. Morrison, of Salisbury. one of those in. jured in the wreck and George E. Nor risop. her husband.
 The accident occurred when 8 New Haven train backed over crossover on the Central New England line and crashed into freight train of that com pany. Coroner Herman in his finding held Patrick F. O'Brien, New Haven Road brakeman, responsible for the ac- cident.
Connecticut western news., 1914-01-01

J. E. Homan bought the Henry Lilly farm at East Canaan.
 The hymn-singing mass meeting was conducted by Mir. Paine, in Town Hall. George s. Fuller sailed for the Pan- anna zone for three or four weeks stay. February 27.
 David Dempsey, of MIllertoD, address ed the Canaan B. M. A. at smoker.
 Canaan Hose Go. gave a supper to its minstrel troupe and a number of invited guests.
 Reuben Ford. of Falls Village, was ground to pulp by the cars. son. left for their new home in Nebraska. March 6.
 pr. Anna Shaw gave a suffrage lecture in Town Hall, before a large audience.
 Canaan Camp Fire Girls visited their Salisbury sisters.
 The western group of state supervisors of schools met at the Canfield with Secretary Hine.
 The Robbins farm at Falls Village was sold to Frank Lucas of Lime Rock
 Mrs. James Fitzgerald and SOD Vim cent purchased house of Abram Coons, on High street. March IS.
 Andy Bill, of New Haven, who ran a barber shop in East Canaan. was killed bv falling from train at this station.
 George W. Studley. veteran of the Second Heavies, died at North Adams, at cancer sanitarium. aged 69.
 The union brotherhood supper at the Methodist church was addressed by "Tom" Norton.
 The local teachers gave Miss Sarah J. Roraback a birthday surprise party.
 Peter Vermecellini was fined $I and costs. for cruelty to his daughter.
 March 20.
 Big August" Reveyex, Frenchman, of Falls Village. was killed by the cars below Lime Rock, while walking on the track,
 Pilgrim ladies gave a successful "Dutch supper" "
 Lyman B. Melius, who married Miss Gertrude Pulver, formerly of Canaan, died ill New York, of pneumonia.
 Senator 0. W. Barnum. of Lime Rock, was invited to be one of the judges at the horse show of the Canadian Indus- trial Exhibition Co.,, at Winnipeg.
Connecticut western news., 1914-01-01
MT. and Mrs. Charles Moore went to Maryland for several weeks stay.

MT. and Mrs. Charles Moore went to Maryland for several weeks stay. ~
 January 30.
 Rhoades 6 Stanton sold their lumber yard and mill to the Canaan Lumber Cc-, composed of D. B. Tiffany, of Win sted, and 0 F. Roberts and N. W. Hardenbergh of Canaan.
 Landlord F. A. Baker became the grandfather of the smallest boy baby in the world," which was born to MT. and Mrs. Dexter Borgess. at St. Johns bury, Vt., aud weighed only one and three quarters pounds.
 Citizens Band members were measured for new uniforms.
 Pilgrim ladies gave delightful hash and pancake supper. Rev. Father Donohue, new pastor of St. Joseph's church, arrived.
 Rhoades's barber shop and Benton & Wright's shoe store exchanged rooms in the Garfield block.
 February 6.
 Austin Joyce was killed by trolley car, near the Barnes turnout.
 Hose Company minstrels scored big Succe ss two nights.
 Charles Potter, for kllling Horace Vandebogart near Millerton, was sen- tenced to 20 years in Sing Sing. John Ryan, of Canaan, aged 80, died in Millerton.
 February 13.
 J. Clinton Roraback was elected war den at the annual meeting uf the Ga. naan Fire District.
 President E. P. Jones, of the Winsted B. M. A., addressed smoker to the Ca- naan Business Men.
 Public Utilities Commission ordered the o'clock afternoon train west, re- stored to the time table.
 George VanDeused was seriously ill from physical collapse.
 February 20.
 MT. and Mrs. Jacob Scamerhorn cele. brated the 61st anniversary of their mar riage.
 Rev. Leon Bliss, of Lenox, gave Browning reading at Mrs. H. E. Lyles's. George Ball was sentenced to serve from one to two years in the state prison for shoting John Whalen.
 Miss Minnie Wilcox gave a reception to Mrs. W. 0. Bnllock.
Connecticut western news., 1914-01-01
Pilgrim Church Notes.

There will be B special communion service at Pilgrim Church at 3:30 next Sunday afternoon. The preparatory ser vice will be held at 800 o'clock on Fri day afternoon.
 The annual church supper, roll. call and business meeting will be held next Thursday evening, the church year hay ing been changed to coincide with the calendar year.
 The Brotherhood class at Pilgrim Church will have special welcome for any men who care to drop in after the morning service. The class meets in the lecture room. The discussion will be based on a live article by Bruce Barton on "The Young Mans Jesus"
 The Sir Galahad class of Pilgrim Sun- day School will discuss next Sunday the subject, ''New Year ambitions and reso- lutions.''
Connecticut western news., 1914-01-01
At Pilgrim Church,

The Pilgrim Church Sunday School Christmas exercises and party were held Friday evening at the church parlors, and were largely attended. The exer- cises were largely by the primary de- partment, with carol by the Willing Workers. Several of the recitations giv- en by the children were composed by Mrs. Reel. Following the exercises Santa Claus appeared, (some of the chil- dren thought his voice was like Everett Lyles's,) and began distributing gifts from the Christmas tree. Prizes were given to Mary Fitch for perfect attend ance for seven years; to Ruth Fitch for perfect attendance for five years, and to Olga Johnson and Willard Peirce for perfect attendance for two years. The evening ended with the distribution of ice cream and cake. and all enjoyed a social time.
Connecticut western news., 1914-01-01
Graham-Langs.

The "Warrington, on Madison Ave nue, New York City, was the scene of a pretty wedding at o'clock. p. m. Monday, Dec. 29, when Miss Ella LanRs of Falls Village, and MT. Joseph Paxton Graham of Suffield, Conn.,, were united in marriage by the Rev. Oscar Hay wood. of the Collegiate Baptist Church of the Covenant.
 After the ceremony the party were entertained at the Hotel McAlpin, where dinner was served. After honeymoon MT. and Mrs. Graham will reside at their new home, "The Fl Pomas," Suf- field
Connecticut western news., 1914-01-01
MASONS AT CHURCH
With Eastern Star Ladies they Hear
 Sermon by Rev. Mills.

WlIn EdStGFH oldT IdutcS tHCg FIC0i
 Sermon by Rev. Mills.
 The Masonic fraternity and the Order of The Eastern Star. in response to an invitation from the Rev. w. Howard Mills. rector of Christ Church, attended Church last Sunday evening. There was splendid response to the invita- tion. The invited guests listened to a sermon on the life of tho patron saint of the Masonic order, St. John the Evange- list. The texts were taken from the first verse of the Revelation of St. John and the second chapter of Matthew. The choir rendered very beautiful anthem fitting for the occasion.
 The rector, who IS a very high Mason and Masonic lecturer, said in part My brothers and members of the Order of the Eastern Star. it gives me great pleas ure to greet and thank you for your presence here this evening. We have assembled to listen to the testimony of that disciple whom Jesus loved, as re- vealed to us from the pages of the Holy Bible and sacred history. There is pos sibly no society of men in all the world who have been taught to read and re- verence the Holy Bible as you were in structed to do. This patron saint, hom we revere, and his brother James, the first bishop of the Christian Church ac oording to the Scriptures. were Galilears, sons of Zebedee and Salome. Our Lord called them 'Sons of thunder" And it was said by Josephus that those who listened to their preaching could well testify that they were we'll named. St, John's great text was "The Divinity of Jesus Christ" Before becoming fol lower of our blessed Lord he was a dis. cipie of St. John the Baptist. He had the distinction of being the only disciple who did not f0rsake the Saviour at the time of His cruciixion. It was he to whom our Lord committed the care of His mother ju-5 before he expired upon the cross. In ecclesiastical art St. John is represented by an eagle,' because be had the far. reaching. piercing, spiritual vision
 A very interesting allusion was made by the rector GO the Masonic apron, rela- tive to the symbolical significance of it's color and the august event of its investi- tare. Addressing the Order of The Eastern Star. who acted as the guard of honor for the Masons, the rector touch ed briefly on the beauty of their color ritual and their beautiful symbolisms, as they had been instructed in their meetings. Explaining the color for St. Johns day and the reason for the adop- tion by the Church. he also dwelt upon the beauty of the Star, their emblem, concluding the discourse by pleading for 8 closer knowledge of the Word of God, and for higher esteem for the teachings of Christ our Saviour.
Connecticut western news., 1914-01-01
Community Sunday Nuggets.

Don't lose eternity beginning to begin. Begin next Sunday.
 Good citizenship is good Christian y."-Ex- Governor Roger Wolcott. i,The cry, back to the church. doesn't mean that you are a long way ahead of 1t.
 There never was a time when the churches of Canaan were so near to each other and could cooperate as now. Upited we go. forward. Divided we stand still.
 How long is it since your family all sat together in church? Would n't il seem good to try it, if you have mt late ly? Would n't is add to your family self respeotP -.~>s@..
 The ministers promise not to scold tfe folks who have mt been going to church lately. Committee.
Connecticut western news., 1914-01-01
Union Brotherhood Banouet.

The next union Brotherhood ban quet, to be held under the auspices of the Christ Church Brotherhood in the parish house, January 30, (not Decem- Der 30, as erroneously stated,) will be the first affair of the kind in the parish house. and the Christ Church Brother. hood may be depended upon to make the affair a success in every particular.
 Rev. Mir. Mills announces that besides Rev. H. I. Bodley. of New Britain. the local clergymen and the presidents of the different brotherhoods will speak.
Connecticut western news., 1914-01-01
Argentine Corn Here,

Ives 6 Peirce last week received a consignment of a carload of corn from the Argentine Republic, the first of the Argentine product to be received herea. bouts. There were nearly 1000 bushels in the car. The kerpels are somewhat smaller than the native product. The farmers of other days would have sniffed at the idea that there would ever be a market for foreign corn in the country that usually produces more corn than any other.
Connecticut western news., 1914-01-01
S. P. ENSIGN'S WILL
Supreme Court Asked to Give it Inter
 pretation.

Supreme Court Asked to Give 1t Inter
 pretation.
 In the Supreme Court which comes Tn at Hartford next Tuesday, one of the cases asagned for trial is that of Thomas L. Norton, administrator de bonis non with the will annexed, of the estate of the late Sidney P. Ensign. of Lime Rock. vs. Lucy E. Mortensen, individually and as executrix of the estate of Jane E. Ensign Charles W. Barnum, adminis- trator of the estate of Harriet P. Ensign. and the heIrs of Clarinda H. Fenton.
 This is an amicable suit asking for an interpretation of the will of Sidney P. Ensign, which involves the distribution of about $40, 900. Attorney J. c. Roraback will appear for Mrs. Mortensen.
Connecticut western news., 1914-01-01
EVENTS OF 1913
Culied from the Files ot The News
 from Week to Week

HHoIFl Vvcch lO VSSN
 January g.
 Whitford- Bullock firm was dissolved, MT. Wm. O. Bullock withdrawing. Parsons store at Clayton was burg larized and several articles taken. Plans announced for extensive changes in the Canfield block.
 Fred Rood, son of the late Elisha M. Rood, died in Hartford.
 January g.
 Archie Golden, the negro who burg larized Collins jewelry store in Canaan and Parsons store in Clayton, was ar- rested in Great Harrington, and sen- tenced to IS months for the Clayton job, the other charges being held up pending the close of his term.
 Father Bannon was transferred to the St. Joseph's parish in Willimantic. Public installation of officers of Housa- tonic Lodge F. and A. M., by G. J! D Leonard J. Nickerson, in presence of many guests.
 Governor Baldwin was inaugurated for ais second term.
 Manager Howitt arranged to give moving pictures in Town Hall three evenings week.
 January 16.
 John Whalen, aged 55, of Norfolk, was shot dead by George Bali, of Sails bury, on the road at East Canaan. Town hearse broke down while con veying the remains of Hiram Bartlett to the cemetery at East Canaan, David s. Cowles Post reelected the old officers, W. R. Weddle, commander. Dr. Lowe discontinued his office in the Garfield block.
 January 23.
 Governor Baldwin was guest of honor at the Canaan Business Mems banquet, at the Canfield.
 A young cyclone did much damage about town, and blew buildings down, on the west side of the Housatonic river.
 Rev. J. E. Tinker celebrated his 80th birthday.
 Miss Lena Hay den picked bouquet of arbutus Jan. 20, Oil Snake Hill.
Connecticut western news., 1914-01-01
CHRISTMAS EXERCISES
Interesting Celebrations, with Sants
 Claus, at the Churches.

interesting Celebrations. with Santa
 Claus, at the Churches.
 The MethodIst Sunday School Christ. mas exercises. Friday evening. attract ed an audience that filled the church. After the opening hymn by the congre- gation. and prayer by the pastor, the Primary department gave their part of the program in recitation and songs, in their usual pleasing manner. A brief address by the pastor followed and then Christmas pageant was presented, en- titled "The Greatest Gift" Miss Alia Lindeli taking the part of the Goddess Bountiful, with four little girls for at- tendants. Perry Badgley and Harold Scutt as pages brought to the Goddess characters in costume representing O. lumbus, Queen Isabella, Washington, Betsy Ross. Sailor, Florence Nightin- gale, College youth, Newsboy. Dame Fortune, the Cook, the Moonlight, Friendship. aud Christmas. Each one told m recitation or song the gift they had given to the world, but Goddess Bountiful gave as her decision that Christmas had drought the greatest and best gift of all. All the parts were we'll taken and showed careful preparation by those in charge.
 At the close of the program the audi. ence was invited to the social rooms to meet Santa Claus, who distributed gifts for all. The pastor and hIs wife were generously remembered, as we'll as the teachers and superintendent.
Connecticut western news., 1914-01-01
At St. Joseph's Church.

At St. Joseph's Church there were two Masses the first at 7:30 a. m., at which there were many communicants i; and the second. a High Mass. at II e. m. Rev. Father Sullivan was the celebrant of the High Mass and also preached an admirable sermon on the Incarnation.
 Aquartette choir. Misses Rosalie Inn hoff and Emma Kegler, and Messrs Bianchi and Orben, sang the music of the Mass with unusual artistic skill and fine feeling.
 At 4 o'clock Sunday afternoon the Sunday school children gathered around a Christmas tree in the church and sang carols and recited, and were made hap py with presents, candy and oranges.
Connecticut western news., 1914-01-01
March 27.

William Drinkwater. a fireman, died suddenly at Patrick Carey's boarding house. George M. Bullock sold his garage business to Elton :. Jones, Of Riverton. Knights of Columbus had big Easter dance ln Town Hall. April 3.
 Senator 0. W. Barnum fell over a heap of iron and sustained severe hurts. A cyclone in Falls Village unroofed buildings and blew trees down. Eight Italians from "the Sands" and Sodom. were arrested by Sheriff Rhoades for selling liquor and fined total of $520 and costs, by Justice Ford.
 April TO-
 Landlord F. A. Baker, of the Canfield, and Mrs. Lottie Lawson, of New York. were married at Mount Kisco, and were gwen a cordial reception on their arrival home. A fire in the barn on the Edward Fitzgerald premises, was quickly put out by the hose company.
 In the assignment of charges the Methodist conference sent Rev. H. Cornford to TivoIi, N. Y.
 Justice Ford went to Norfolk to try two chicken thieves.
 Mrs. Hannah Sewart, aged 89, mother of Mrs. A. P. Briggs, died.
 Miss Grace M. Roraback gave a Sun- day evening address in the Methodist church on the work of the Woman's Home Missionary Society.
 April IF.
 Cleanup day appointed for Saturday, April 19.
 At the annual meeting of Pilgrim Church it was announced that the mem bership was 150.
 Twelve liquor prosecutions resulted in fines amounting 70 $l ,473.9I.
 MT. and Mrs. H. E. LyIes were visit ing at Washington, D. O.
 April 24. power plant by Stone 6 Webster at Falls Village.
 George &. DUnning. of East Canaan. resigned the postmasrership owing 10 i'll health.
 Charles H. Pease was appointed fish ahd game commissioner, by Governor Baldwin.
Connecticut western news., 1914-01-01

Rev. U. G. Warren and family. of Brooklyn, have been visiting Mrs. Warren's mother, Mrs. s. J. Hamm, the past week. Rev. MT. Warren is now pastor of the United Oungrega. tional church of Brooklyn, but in fp months will become an associate of the Rev. s. Parkes Uadman of Centr. church by the consolidation of the two churches.
Connecticut western news., 1914-01-01

Edward Jones, engineer at the Tur- ner & Cook whip shop. in Southfield, was killed by being caught in belt and whirled around 2 shaft, June D. A. J. Wigglesworth left town.
 A gang of gypsies were held ub And arrested for stealing money from Pat rick Kelley, while telling his fortune.
 Anti'Suffrage meeting in Town Han was addressed by Miss Lucy Price, of Ohio.
 Norfolk concerts were on. at the '' music she'd"
 Twenty five women voted at A srecyai town meeting.
 June 12.
 Byron Rood. of Canaan Valley, com mitted suicide by taking opium and slashing his wrist with knife.
 Roberts store at Twin Lakes was bur glarized and $20 stolen.
 Rev. E. O. Gillette sailed for Europe to be gone two months.
 Justice Ford married five couples in one week.
 O. P. Gillette moved his White House Cafe lunch car from New Milford to Canaan.
 June 10.
 At the High School commencement, diplomas were awarded by Hon. E. s, Roberts to Grant O. Carter. Mary P. Fitch. George l.. Fitch, Donaids F. Gay lord, Kenneth s. Hoyt, Cara E. Mer- chant, Helen A. Osborne, Olive Nj. Rood, Ina k. Trieschmann.
 James Knickerbocker, brother of Mrs. J. E. Rhoades, died in Springfield. H., aged 75.
 Frank Whiting was elected foreman of Canaan Hose O., Tn place of A. J. WigRlesworth.
 Rev. w. O. Hanna resigned as pastor of the East Canaan Congregational Church to accept call in East Granby.
 June 26.
 Wreck of combination car at this sta tion resulted in injuries to Mrs. F. M. Olin, of Falls Village, which caused her death.
 Canaan B. M. A. appointed committee to arrange for the September rennion of the Second Heavies.
 Fred Long was killed in a drunken fight with Raymond Roraback, on the South Canaan road.
 George w. Cowdrey, Jr., and Miss Caroline k. Brinton, were married in East Canaan.
 The Litchfeld County University Club, 200 m number, were guests of Mir. Carl Stoeckel, at Norfolk. The sneak. CTS were Alfred Moves, the English poet. and Charles Whitman. district attorney of New York.
 Rev. MT. Travis preached to Masons and Q. E. $. ladies in Pilgrim church. Concluded next week.l
Connecticut western news., 1914-01-01
May f.

u6BS.
 May 1.
 Homer Coons was arrested and sent tC jail for 30 days for stealing chickens and his nephew, Charles Coons was held for trial for similar otfense. Rev. Lafayette E. Travis, Methodis pastor. was assigned to the Canaan parish, after some delay on the part ol the bishop. Edward Ward, of Falls Village. died aged 70 years.
 Conductor Clark P. Lane retired after 47 years of railroading.
 May 8.
 Sheriff Rhoades arrested William, Killmer, of Bridgeport, for horse steal ing.
 J. Howard Bierce and Mrs. Emma Holt were married in Pilgrim church. Grand officers of Eastern Star paid official visit to Esther Chapter.
 May 15.
 Young people of Christ church pre-. sented "rhe Deacon's Second Wife" to two large audiences.
 Fierce forest fire at East Canaan ex- tended over considerable territory and did much damage.
 Foreman A. J. Wigglesworth and Treasurer Allyn Fuller. of the Canaan Hose O., attended the annual meeting of the Harlem Valley Firemen's Associa tion in Millerton.
 May 22.
 Sylvia" an operetta was skillfully presented in Town. Hall by the young people of the Lakeville and Canaan Catholic parish.
 Dr. Ross returned from a ten days fishing expedition in the Adirondacks. H. B. Ives, who went with him, return ed some days before.
 Tine work of tearing down the old railroad bridge at Amesville was begun by the Stone & Webster people.
 May 29. Horses of Louis Pipa, of Sodom. were attached by Sheriff Rhoades. to satisfy a claim held by the Unadilla Silo O.. of Unadilla, N. Y.
 Work at the big power plant at Falls Village was interrupted by q strike among the laborers.
Connecticut western news., 1914-01-01

John R. Fuller showed his presence of mind to some purpose, yesterday when he rescued George Laffargue from the icy waters of Twin Lakes, after the latter had broken through while skat- tug. If John had not been present and kept a cool head on his shoulders, George would not have been able to chamber up onto the firm ice.
Connecticut western news., 1914-01-01

Miss Mary Hill, teacher in Grade 4, spent her Christmas vacation with her father in Lancaster, N. H., and Spring. field, Mass.
Connecticut western news., 1914-01-01

Miss Julia Wendell. of Chatham, N Y, was a holiday guest of her sister Mrs. J. G. Root.