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Connecticut western news., 1914-02-12
Association Meeting

A specitl meeting of the Litchfield Northwest Association of Congrega- tional churches was held at the lecture room of Pilgrim church Tuesday after noon. All the churches but one were represented by pastor and delegate. The meeting was called to discnss methods of raising the missionary appointment and other matters connected with the work of the churches. There was also discussion of the subject of bringing the churches of the various denominations in the territory into closer affiliatlon. The following were appointed commit tee to consider the m utter: Rev. J. O. Goddard, Rev. E . Starr and Rev. c. H. Perry. R5v. E 0. Gillette was mod orator and Rev. E. A. Hazeltine was scribe of the meeting
Connecticut western news., 1914-02-12
Creating Sympathy for Rivers.


 To the Editor of The News:
 On account of numerous articles ap. bearing in the newspapers as coming from Winsted and Norfolk, concerning the arrest of August Rivers by Game Warden Shine, think it fair that some of the erroneous statements that have appeared in these articles be corrected.
 August kiyers was arrested about a year ago for poultry stealing and the officers went to his house and found three of the stolen chickens ill bag, in an oven. He was convicted aud sent to jail aud served his sentence.
 It has been known to several people for years that Gus Rivers was disobey. ing the fish and game laws and Game Warden Shine did good act in detect ing him, and any person who has any regard for the law or the enforcement of the same ought to uphold any officer who is attempting to stop the breaking of the laws, rather than be influenced by some relative in contributing funds to hire lawyer to defend an ex chicken thief.
 As to the methods employed in dstect. ing this man Rivers feel that the re- suit jus tified the means used by the Game Warden.
 The state of Connecticut will furnish and pay for an attorney to defend any criminal. and people had better contri- bute thelr money toward the enforce ment of laws rather than to subscribe sums for the defeating of just punish ment because a feeling of enmity has been created against the party who made the arrest.
 Rivers was charged with eight differ. ent crimes or violations of the Game Laws. One of these violations was that he had no gun license. I presume some of the people attempting to create sym pathy for him would have us believe that Shine had stolen his license. This would be consistent with other state ments they have made. Two other charges against him were for two speci. fic violations of the Game Laws rela- tive to killing rabbits out of season. I presume that Shine held the rabbits while Rivers shot them.
 This man Rivers is not worthy or the sympathy which has been created and if he is innocent he will have a chance to prove it. and the court will give him the benefit of every doubt.
 Whatever happens let it be said with all fairness tn Game Warden Shine that for the past two months there has been fewer violations of the Game Laws in Li5chtield County than there was for any previous two months, and this in itself must apreal to law. abiding citi- zens. "Fair Play"
 Canaan, Feb. 10,
Connecticut western news., 1914-02-12
HOSE COMPANY TAG DAY
Novel Expedient to Raise Funds for
 Firemen's Treasury.

NoVeI ESpeulent 10 0diSe TuTluS IoT
 Firemen's Treasury.
 Canaan Hose Company will have a "tag day" for the purpose of raising nec- essary funds for the oompany's treasury, next week Saturday, February21. "Tag days" have proved a popular and effec- tive means of raising money for public UT benevolent causes in the larger towns and cities, and there is no reason why the tag method should not prove equally profitable here, especially as the object is so worthy, and one in which every citizen should have special interest and special pride. The Canaan Hose Com pany is one of the most valuable assets of the town, and has proved it's worth on repeated occasions, when, by prompt and effective work, it prevented what would have been disastrous and costly fires.
 The tag day plan contemplates the distribution of tags to all persons who will contribute to the cause. The tags will be given to the boys and girls of the town, who Will tle them Ill the Dut6On' holes of the contributors aud accept any sum that may be given them, from 25 cents up-or down. There is no limit to the number Of tags that may be worn by any individual. and frequently per sons are seen profusely decorated with tags, each tag standing for separate contribution. The tag ought to, make a hit ill Canaan, as & novel experiment, and because of the most deserving pur- pose for which it is to be enlisted.
 The Damp Fire Girls and the Boy Scouts have been designated to have charge of the sale of tags, and it will be interesting to note which are the more successful salespeople-the girls or the boys.
Connecticut western news., 1914-02-12
Married R2 Years.

MT. and Mrs. Jacob Schamerhorn eel ebrated the 62d anniversary of theil marriage last Thursday, Feb. 5. No an nouncement of the notable anniversary had been made and no unusual depart ure from the everyday routine in che schamerhorn household gave any indi cation of the fact that it was their wed ding day, as neither MT. $. nor his good wife cared to have any fuss made over it They are hale and hearty old couple both over eighty years of age-and bid fair to live for many years to come, a' their hosts of friends sincerely hope they will. " '|
Connecticut western news., 1914-02-12
Mill Worker Crushed,

Milton D. Anderson was killed while at work in Norwich Friday and a peculiar incident was that Dr. J. J.. Donohue. compensation commissioner for the second district was hurriedly called by the mili officials to give surgical assistance. The young man, however, had died from being crushed in the machinery. This is the first fatality in the district which will come under the compensation law. Anderson had been employed for year in the plant of the American Strawboard Company. Thamesville. While standing on a one. plank scaffold over machine, he slip ped and, falling on moving belt was drawn between a wooden pillar and a five foot gear, the space into which he was being crowded being nine and a half inches. Anderson was 19 years of age and lived in Moosup His par. ents live there, and two sisters live in Westerly.
Connecticut western news., 1914-02-12
A atal Bump.

A collision with another boy while sliding on the ice on a sidewalk short distance from his home Sunday, in New Britain, resulted In the death three hours later of Joseph Yarroll Shepheard, the young son of Joseph L. Shepheard, music teacher. An investigation was made by Medical Examiner T. G. Wright, who pronounced death due to hemorrhage of the brain resulting from rupture of blood vessel.
Connecticut western news., 1914-02-12
Fire Destroys Farm House.

The farmhouse owned and occupied by Orrin Morrell, of King Street district Daubury, was totally by destroyed fire Friday night. MT. Morrell and me m bers of his household were awakened from their sleep by the smoke and had barely time to don few clothers before escap- ing. The fire started in the kitchen and spread rapidly through the house. Neighbors were aroused by means of the telephone and many men were quickly upon the sceue hut Were unable to save any part of the house and but little of the furniture. The large barn was saw ed. Two dogs and the house cat were burned to death. The total loss is estimated at $4,000 with oue third insurance.
Connecticut western news., 1914-02-12
"The LonelyviIIe/social Club. "


 The Lonelyville Social Club" invite all their friends, neighbors and fellow citizens to meet with them at the Town Hall next Wednesday evening for 8. real interesting, entertaining and exciting right good time which will wind up with a season of dancing. The personnel of the club is made up, for the occasion, as follows:
 Mrs. A. Purse Proud,
 Mrs O. T. Vosburgh Miss Justa Leftover, Mrs. G. E. Corwin Mrs. John Goodman, Mrs. Emma Rood Mrs Jack Newlywed, Miss Ellen Lindell Miss. Mary Willynilly, Mrs. w. H. Mills Mrs. Inner Steps, Mrs. E. s. Pease Grandma Usedtobe, Mrs. J. c. Root Miss Mazda Peachblow, Miss Marjorie Nicoll Gladys Upanddoing.
 Mrs. N. w. Hardenbergh Ellen, Mrs. V. Nj. Doe These ladies all are we'll known to be talented amateur actresses. and have been giving diligeut rehearsal to the comedy they are to present, and there IS no doubt that the hall will be filled next Wednesday evening. a-
Connecticut western news., 1914-02-12
NORFOLK CONCERT PROGRAM
Rare Treat in Store for Mrs. 5ridg-
 mans Guests Today

Rare Treat in Store for Mrs. Bridg-
 mans Guests Today.
 Harold Bauer, one of the world s greatest artists at the piano, and Miss Beatrice Harrison, violonoellist. will be the sololsCs at the Lincoln memorial concert to be given by Mrs. H. H. Bridg- man this afternoon at the Oongrega- tional Church, Norfolk. Mir. Bauer is one Of the few players who can make his listeners forget the mechanical and hear only the artistic. His technique, because perfect, is unobtrusive and serves him only as an aid to interpreta- tion and not as means of display of virtuosity.
 Miss Harrison, pretty little London girl of twenty years. has already estab lished her right to rank among the greatest artists. At ten years of age she won gold medal in London and has steadily advanced until she is an &C., credited first rank artist of the violoncel- To. The Musical Courier says of her playing "Faure's 'Elegie' was played with a masculine dignity and breadth, Cesar Uui's 'Orientale' was redolens of the spices and plaintiveness of the East, and Ham ilton Harty's 'Papiilons' was as delicate and rapid as dainty violin impromptu. '" Mss Harrison's violon- cello was the gift of Mrs. Payne Whit ney and is valued at $10.000. She is ac- companied on her concert tour by her mother.
 Seven hundred invitations have been issued for this concert and many appli cations have been refused because of the limited seating capacity of the church.
 Columns could be written in apprecia tion of Mrs. Bridgman's generosity and also of her exquisite taste in the selec- tion of her performers. and even then neither would be done full justice.
 4 Following is the program for the af. ternoon:,:" ,:" Oarnaval =. Schumann l A@.' .,&~>-.f t,. Mir. Bauer
 Cello Selection-Sonata, A Major; Adagio {; Allegro Boccheriui I Mss Harrison.
 Etude Liszt Schero in O sharp minor Chopin MT. Bauer.
 Cello Selection. l. a.. Elegie Faure
 b. Orientale Cesar Cul
 c. Papillons Hamilton Harty ., .>. O.. Miss Harrison, .... Impromptu Schubert Etude en forme de valse Saint-Saens MT. Bauer.
Connecticut western news., 1914-02-12
Same Deal All Around

There are some curious comments made in the public prints on social problems Here is one from the Pine vile (Ga.) Herald
 Another Georgia town has voted in favor of salo ms, and here is the reason given by a citl2eu If we, are going to stand for our women folks wearing shadow skirts and slit skirts and traus- parent skirts, and our younger women learning to dance the boil weevil wiggle. the Taxas Tommy tango. the bunny hug, the bear dance, the halt center, the buzzard flop and the puppy huddle, and so on down the line, then the men folk might just as we'll have their saloons and the whole push go Co hell, together"
 The above holds good for many an other town. Waterbury Republican.
Connecticut western news., 1914-02-12
Canaan Beats Norfolk,

The Norfolk pool and set back teams came to Canaan Wednesday evening to play return games with the Canaan teams, The tournament was held in Odd Fellows Hall and was witnessed by a considerable crowd of spectators. The Canaan team won both contests the pool games by a score of three out of five. and the setback by l50 to 140. An oyster supper was served after the games aud there was singing and social enjoyment until l2:So o'clock. The Ca naan players have been invited to third meeting. ill Norfolk, in the week of March l. @
Connecticut western news., 1914-02-12
Investigating Stedman's Death.

Coroner John J. Phelan, of Bridgeport, is holding an inquest into the death of William A. Stedman, the New York cotton broker, who was found dying in the cellar of his home in Greenwich Saturday night as a result of wounds in the head. which according to the medic al examiner, pr. J. A. Clarke, were self inflicted. In his formal verdict on the case Dr. Clarke says Stedman's death was due to "a compound fracture of the skull self inflicted with a hatchet, while insane"
 In a letter accom- panying the finding the medical examiner explains that Stedman was found iu the cellar of his home sitting erect ill chair. The hatchet, which was used in crushing iE the skull, was lying beneath the chair. In the wound was found imbedded pen knife, which belonged to the dead man. Dr. Clarke suggests that while he is convinced that it was case of suicide, members of the family are not satisfied and he suggests that the coroner make an investigation to satisfy himself of the facts in the case. The coroner will act on this suggestion.
Connecticut western news., 1914-02-12
MT. Gillette's Talk.

The Cranford Club last Thursday de- viated from the regular program, and with about twenty invited guests. in- cluding the ladies of the Hawthorne Club, listened to an interesting talk by Rev. E. c. Gillette, at the residence of Mrs. H. D. Humphrey. MT. Gillette spoke of the cathedrals and old churches which he saw and visited in England during his. European tour. last summer, and his listeners were highly edified by the address. A number of pictures of the sacred edificeS were shown, which gave special interest to the talk. Re. treatments were served at the close of the session.
Connecticut western news., 1914-02-12
"BiIIy" Bierce, Health Officer.

Attorney w. w. Bierce, of Torring- ton. has been nominated by the State board of health to be health officer for Lltchfleld County, to succeed the late Frank W. Etheridge, of Thomaston. The appointment is to be made by the Governor. MT. Bierce is son of the late James A. Bierce. of Cornwall Bridge, and is we'll known in this sec- tion. He is successful and prosperous lawyer in Torrington.
Connecticut western news., 1914-02-12
Charges Against Lawyer.

Judge Gager, i'll the superior court Friday issued an order for George A. Sanford, former lawery and churchman' to present himself before the court on the first Tuesday in April, and show cause why action should not be brought against him, upon charges preferred by the grievance committee of the Litchfield County Bar. Sanford is now said to be at or near Los Angeles, Oal.
 The grievance committee of the Bar alleged that they had investigated charges of embezzlementa and misconduct against Sanford and found them to be true. Sanford and his wife went west some months ago, while charges against him were being investigated.
Connecticut western news., 1914-02-12
Rivers Out of Hospital. |.

Gus Rivers, the Canaan Mountain re- cluse. who was arrested some time ago by County Game Warden Shine of Ga. naan, charged with violating the state game laws, and who was brought to the Ltchiield County hospital in Winsted for treatment after his arrest, was dis charged from that institution Monday morning and was taken before Judge Edwin B. Gager in the superior court, who reduced the bonds in the case from $1 900 to $200. Edmund Brown of Nor. folk qualified as bondsman.
Connecticut western news., 1914-02-12
An Alarming Joke.

Much fun was created tor the audi ence at the MAhaiwe theatre Ill Great Barrlngton Tuesday evening. A modest aud dignlfitd woman was among those present. In her lap reposed 8 package, After watching the show for about half an hour, those sitting about her were startled by report that made them sit up and look about. The package, in the lap of the woman, contained an alarm clock which had been set to go off at 9o'clock. I am told It was joke played on the good woman by friends.-Joe Hollister, in Pittsfield Eagle.
Connecticut western news., 1914-02-12
Miss Gregory to Suffragists.

Miss Alyse Gregory, of Norwalk. state organizer of the Connections Suffrage Association, spoke to about 90 ladies in the parlor of the Garfield, Saturday. on the necessity of recognizing aud sys tematizing the work for the future cam paign. It was not an argumentative address, but heart to heart talk along the line of ways and means for accom- plishing results. Ladies were present from Lskeville and Lima Rock.
Connecticut western news., 1914-02-12
Patched Broken Spine.

AS the result of an unusual operation performed at a Derby hospital Thursday night by Dr. Herman s. Arnold of New Haven, on Charles Waterbury of Monroe, whose spine was fractured by falling tree, it is believed that Waterbury will recover. The lower part of the body had become paralyzed. After ascer- taining by an x-ray examination the location of the fracture, the surgeon laid the spine bare and sit the fracture, using the spliuts to support the spinal chord, two four-lnch splinters which he had previously taken from the shin bones of the patient.
Connecticut western news., 1914-02-12
Paid off Grudge.

Somecne with grudge against T. E.. Donovan, aliveryman in Shelton. took a peculiar way to showit Saturday night. He entered the stable and with sharp knife, cut Innings of several hacks. The damage amounted to $2O0. The act of the unknown individual was not found out until Monday when the hacks were needed. MT. Donovan was sworn in as a deputy sheriff for service during the strike at the Blumenthal mills.
Connecticut western news., 1914-02-12
Hundreds of Wild Ducks.

An interesting sight was seen during the recent cold spell iu field of rye be- longing to Russell Dowd near Clinton. The black ducks came ill by hundreds from the harbor, where they could get no food as the flats were covered with drifting ice, and settled down on the rye and pulled it up from the roots. As the law is oh for black ducks at this season
 there was no way of getting rid of them
Connecticut western news., 1914-02-12
Woman Burned to Death.

Mrs. Elvira J. Beers, 77 years old, widow of Edson Beers, was burned to death at her home in New Haven. Fri day afternoon, when her dress caught fire from the stove at which she was preparing meal. Neighbors saw smoke coming through the door way, and rush ing into the house found the place in flames and Mrs. Beers on the floor. She had been burned beyond recognition.
Connecticut western news., 1914-02-12
Connecticut in the Swim

Although tnirty-oue states of the Union. two provinces and. two foreign lands were represented by the girls at the Yale junior "prom in New Haven Tuesday night, Connecticut came sec- ond in the number it sent to this great est social event of the college year. Six of the Connectlcut guests were from Hartford.
Connecticut western news., 1914-02-12
Doctnr Arrested.

Dr. William H. Bunnell, Bridgeport physician, was arrested Monday night at the iustigation of Coroner Eli Mix of New Haven on 8 charge of malpractice, following an investigation made by the coroner into the condition of Mrs. Emma Smith. Is years old, of Shelton, who is at the New Haven Hospital aud whose death is momentarily expected, The physician was released under bonds of S2 ROO
Connecticut western news., 1914-02-12
SHINE GOES OUT
Game Warden Resigns Position, and
 Many Want the Job.


 - Many Want the Job.
 Game Warden Shine has resigned his position as an officer in this county un. der the fish and game commissioners He has not been feeling we'll of late, and Commissioner Pease has accepted his resignation. There are already several applications for the position, but no choice has been made as yet. ... Shines withdrawal has given rise to more or less gossip, and it is probable that his withdrawal will not greatly grieve the pot hunters and unsportsman- like SD ,rtsmen. He has enforced the game laws iu this territory as they were never enforced before, and it is to be hoped his successor will be as competent and fearless in the discharge of his du- ties as Shine has been.
Connecticut western news., 1914-02-12
The Susan B. Anthony Meeting

The members of the Canaan Equal Franchise League are requested to bring a reading or anecdote of Susan B. An thony at the meeting to be held at the Oanfeld Hotel on Saturday, Feb. IA, at 2:45 o'clock. The president Mrs. Frank McCarty, desires a full attendance as matters of importance are to be dis cussed after the readings are over.
Connecticut western news., 1914-02-12

You surely don't give vour hus- band a necktie every Christmas ?''
 "Oh, yes, I do And the poor dear never seems to know that it is the same one r'-Evening Post.
Connecticut western news., 1914-02-12
FOR LINCOLN CONCERT
Afternoon Train West will Wait at Nor
 folk for Concert-Goers.

JUN tOT SOilCcFt-oOcFSs
 Train No. 39, O. N. E. R. R., due to leave Norfolk at 9:54 D. m. will not on Lincoln's Birthday, Feb. 18th leave till 4:l5 D. m. This will enable all who at- tend the Lincoln concert to remain till it Is finished. An extra coach will be pro. vided for this train from Norfolk to Millerton.
Connecticut western news., 1914-02-12

"Is your husband easy to get along with l''
 Easy? Why he doesn't even object te goiug to church suppers. .'-Detroit Free Press.
Connecticut western news., 1914-02-12

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Evening journal., 1914-01-09
GETS HIS MEN
BUT BREAKS LEG
IN THE SCUFFLE

While struggling with George
Proud and John Mahoney, whom 1e
rad placed under arrest, at lowering
avenue and DUPONT street last night.
Police Sergeant David Wardle was
thrown to the ground. breaking mis-
left leg below the knee. Sergeant
Wardle held on TO his prisoners, how
ger. until the police patrol arrived
on the scene i'm response TO a call, and
hc prisoners were taken 10 the police
satlon. Sergeant Wardle was re-
moved 20 the Homeopathic Hospital
In an automobile
This morning Proud and Manoney
we're arraigned i'm City, Court ON the
barge of assault and battery on
Christian Mayerle, a saalOOnkeepcr at
.overing avenue and DUPONT streets.
At the request of Assistant City
Solicitor Lynn the charge was con-
tinued until tomorrow morning ana
the men held under $500 bail. They
were held under like amount on the
charge of resisting an officer. and this
charge most likely win be called to-
morrow also
Proud and Mahoney have been the
cause of much trouble 20 Mayerlc,
who has had them arrested on like
charges before. Several weeks ago
the men were placed under a peace
bond Ia keep away from Maycrle's
place of business. This morning Ma
honey pleaded drunkenness for his
action. He pleaded guilty TO the
icharge of resisting an officer howe
lever. Proud pleaded not guilty.
IL is the nndcrstard ding of the au-
liberties that the men agreed to 60
into the saloon and "clean it OUT
and while they were fighting, Sergeant
iWardle, who had heard of the trouble
went 10 arrest the men, Sergeant
Wardlc had got the men from the
saloon, and in the struggle that fol.
lowed. all three men fell to the
ground. The sergeant held on TO his
prisoners. however. and when othe'
officers arrived and took charge Of
them. he attempted to rise. He ther
found that he had fractured his lef
leg below the knee.
Evening journal., 1914-01-09
TO JAIL FOR
NON SUPPORT
OF HIS WIFE

John McVeieh barber Who wee
ordered held nndcr 5000 hail ON q
charge OF non-suDport several day.
ego by Judge Churchman, Who also
ordered McVelgh 20 pay his wife
through Frank Stout f6 week, was
sentenced TO serve Sis months at the
workhouse today. ln addition ho was
fined $50 and costs This morning
McVeigh informed Judge Churchman
that he was unable TO get bail. ale
though if given chance ho would
support his family. The prisoner
said that when he left here ia Novem-
Der. he went to Philadelphia and met
man there who accompanied him
to Richmond, Virginia While there
they separated, and McNeigh claims
he walked 247 miles and More out
two pairs of shoes I'm the tramp.
John Craven, who was held under
q like surety on like charge was
ordered held until tomorrow, as he
may be able 10 get bail Craven
today said he would rather go TO jan
than agree 10 pay his wife SIS week
when he had no trade and was cm-
lployed as laborer. Craven was
brought back from Philadelphia some
time ago