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Connecticut western news., 1915-03-25
COUNTY FARN BUREAU
Spraying and'Pru~i-r 0eroonst~auons
 Civ. n ,n All Towns.

A meeting of the Executive Commit tee was held in Che Bureau office, Litchiield, on March 2l. at ln a. m. eight members being present. PTD- fessor Baker, the state Leader. aud County Agent Manchester were also ln attendance. Mir Manchester reported briefly 1n his three weeks work which has included speabin at meetings in all parts of the county, visiting more than twenty farms on request. in a1- dition to the organ. znttun Ot his office work.
 Professor Baker presented several projects for discussion aud it was voted to adopt Orchard Management aud Dairy Improvement Demonstrations as the two chief lines of Bureau work for the immediate future, in accordance with the following plans:
 To conduct throughout the County a series of demonstrations in Orchard Management; these t0 inclule pruning demonstrations in d. many orchards a- possible during the period before Narct 30th, spraying demonstrations in at least one orchard in every town during the period April 20th, 1915 to June lst- 1915.
 By meanq0f persouai visits, personal letters and newspaper articles the fruit growers of the county will be informed that the Farm Bureau Agent will CO., operate with them in pruning and spraying orchards and that he will re- ceive applications directly and through T particular farms. Applications will hc listed and filled in order of receipt in so far as this permits of proper dis tribution of the leader 5 time and of the work by townships. With the assist ance of the local directors, as many in- terested farmers in the neighborhood us possible will be invited and urged to attend the demonstrations. The leader and neighbnring farmers will nrune trees for one. half day in each demon- stration orchard with the understand ing that the owner stall prune the re- mainder of the orchard. Spraying demonstrations shall also be given in each community where demonstration orchards are located. Inspection trips will be male to all orchards in which demonstrations were held. during the last week of Jaly and the last week of August. On the latter trip special effort will be made to induce the grow CTS to exhibit their fruit at the fairs and material will be gathered for n Farm Bureau Exhibit. Demonstra- tions will be given on an advertised dare at each of the county fairs in pack ing and grading apples and literature will be distributed bearing on the sub ject.
Connecticut western news., 1915-03-25
Grove Stannard

Grove Stannard, veteran fox hunter. an honorary member of the Connecti- cut Fox Hunters Club and considered the most successful hunter of that species of game in Litchfield county, died at the home of William Cleveland, Winsted, where he had been making his home for the past three years, late Wednesday afternoon. General debility was the cause of death. He was born in East Canaan, August S.. 1926. He went to California in 1852, remaining there for about thirteen years, working as miner, later learning the scythe- makers trade and was employed at the plant of the Winsted Manufacturing Company for thirty-fve years. He was married to Miss Aurelia White, of Winsted, in 1851. She died nine years ago.
Connecticut western news., 1915-03-25
FIFTY YEARS IN ONE BANK
Cashier Dwight E. Dean Celebrates
 Golden Jubilee April |.

Fifty years banker, and all those fifty years spent ill the same bank Such is the unique rccnrd of MT. Dwight E. Dean, cashier of the National Iron Bank, at Falls Village. whose half century of service ill that institu tiOn will have been rounded out on April 4.
 MT Dean became associated with the bank as book keeper and teller April 1, 1865. It was at that time a state bank, Known as the Iron Bank, and the late George W. Peet was president, and tie late A. c. Randall cashier. In ~'eptpmber of the same wear, however, it was made national bank and took the name of the National Iron Bank.
 Mir. Dean served as teller until OctO- ber ,, 1880, when he was promoted to the position of cashier to succeed Mir. Randall, who was elected president to fill the vacancy caused by the resigna tion of MT. Peet, and has filled that position since that time.
 During his connection with the bank MT. Dean has served with four presidents-George w Peet, A. C. Randall, E. w. Spur. all deceased, and H. c. Gaylord, the present execu- tive head.
 The present officers of the bank are H. c. Gaylord, president; Dwight E. Dean, cashier; William R. Hubbell, assistant cashier; directors, H. c. Gay lord, D. E. Dean, N. B. Richardson jr. George R. Smith, William R. Hub. bell, N. A. McNeil. Robert Scoville.
 The presidents of the bank. previous to those named, were. W. H. Walton, president, August IT, 1o47 to July i, 1854; Lee Garfield, July 1, 1854 to July 3, 1860; A. H. Holley, July 9, 1860 to July 1, 1869; W. P. Burrall, July l, 1869 to January 10, 1863; Leonard Richardson. January 10. 1863 to July ', 1863; Augustus Niles July :. 1863 to July 5, 1854, when Mir. Peet was elected.
 The cashiers-Roger M. $. Pcase, September s, 1S47 to October l, 1S46: Charles P. Bisscll, to August 25, IS4"' A. c. Randall to August I. 1853; R. NJ. $. Pease to February 3. 1851; A, | C. Randall from Feb. 5, 1851 to 1880 when he was elevated to the presidency Dwight T.. Dean, from October ,, 1880 Mir. Deau was succeeded as teller, by William R. Hubbell, on August 15 1 1882, who is now aSsiSt ant cashier
Connecticut western news., 1915-03-25
Riggs J'ines the B. H. c.

M Edward G. Riggs, of New York, executive assistant to President Howard Elliott, of the New Haven railroad sys. tenn, and author of much of the inter- esting and instructive literature on railroad and general New England busi- ness conditions, remitting his initiation fee for membership in the Bald-H Head Club of America, writes: You can bet your life want to join the Bald Head Club of America. and I enclose my application blank, filled out, with my dues. And I will be at that ban quet in Winsted on October IA, or your next feast, without the slightest doubt, if l am alive and well. ''
 Mir. Riggs is qualified from one collar button to the other, and is already listed for one of his sparkling speeches at the October banquet.
Connecticut western news., 1915-03-25
FIRE CAUSED BY RATS
Close Gall for Bullard House, Last
 Friday Afternoon.

Either rats or squirrels, it is thought, were responsible for 8 fire that broke out in the outer walls of tue BullaGd house. orth of the village Friday afterl con. The fire, which ate iTs way through the clApboards and up to the of ot tile ell, was quickly discOv- cred by Airs. Cam, daughter of Mir. Creevey, whose family occupy the house, and telephone cali bought the fire company to tine spot ill double quick time
 Bert Brewer raced to the scene i'll lis auto, with couple of hand chemical extinguishers and he was quickly fol lowed by tle chemical engine hauipi1 thither ny Allyn Fuller. The boys mnuc mighty short work of the fire and the damage was slight. If the firenen lad been less prompt, however, the build ing would have been badly damaged if not completely destroyed.
 The house is owned by the Misses Granger.
 From the fact that considerable quantity of infamnable stuff of which Fats and squirrels make their nests, was found ill the wall where the fire Oc- cured, it is thought the blaze started from matches stnaen by those animals and carried to the nests.
 The quick and effective work of the fremen has been the subject of general complimentary comment. Twenty members of the company reported for the fire.
Connecticut western news., 1915-03-25
Why Change &he Nan1e?

The question of changing the name of Lakeville is still being brought for ward by the railroad company, and to tell the truth it IS giving our residents feeling of weariness. In the first place we don't want the name changed, and in the secend place we are distinctly and unanimously opposed to the rail way performing the trick. It strikes the average Lakeville citizen that Lake vile is a good name and why should we change it? The village has always been advertised as Lakeville and what ever results we have gained along ad- vertising lines would have to be done all over again. The railway has the power to change the name of it's station, but that doesn't apply to the village by a jugful and if we are any judge of the question there is bound to be un- mistakable and emphatic objection to any change of name for the village.
 It is understood that Chapinville will hereafter be called "Chapins" by the railroad company if the people accept that much shortening of the good old name.-Lakeville Journal.
Connecticut western news., 1915-03-25
A Norfolk Wedding.

A pretty wedding was celebrated al Fox Hill, the home of MT. and Mrs. Henry H. Bridgman, in Norfolk, Thursday, when Miss Emma Knoepfel, one of Mrs. Bridgman's maids, was married to Joseph Kelley, of Win. chester road, Rev. William F. Stearns officiating. The bride, who is a native of Switzerland, was given away by her aunt, Mrs. Otto Steffens, of New Jersey. A wedding breakfast was served by Mrs. Bridgman. MT. and Mrs. Kelley, after a short trip, will live on the extensive Kelley farm on the Winchester road. The place has historic interest as being once the home of one of the earliest settlers of Nor folk, Aaron Case. MT. Kelley has a herd of nearly 100 cows.
Connecticut western news., 1915-03-25
William Schultz.

William Schultz, an old time Canaan resident, and a veteran of the Civil War, died Saturday in Brooklyn, at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Mary Hyde, aged 84 Interment was in Winsted, Tuesday. Deceased enlisted in Company E, 11th Conn. Infantry, in 1861; was wounded in the battle of Antietam on Sept: IF, '62, and was discharged on Jan. 5, '63, for disability. At the time of his death he was a member of Winchester post, G. A. R.. !, of Brooklyn. He was a member of St. Andrews lodge, A. F. 6 A. M. Be- sides his widow, he leaves one daugh- ter, and two sons. Frederick W. and Charles E. Schultz.
Connecticut western news., 1915-03-25
Third Degree Tonight.

At Housatonic Lodge, F. and A. M. this evening, District Deputy Grand Master John R. Booth, of Danbury, will be present ill his official capacity to inspect the work in the third degree. Western Star Lodge, of Norfolk, has been invited to attend and all members of Housatonic Lodge and other resident Masons are urged to be present, to give the District Deputy a welcome. At the close of the secret ceremonies the ladies of the Eastern Star will seTvo one of those splendid repasts for which they are fanjous, and in order that the festi gities may not be unduly prolonged the Worshipful Master especially re quests that the brothers assemble ill time to enable the lodge to open promptly at 8 o'clock.
Connecticut western news., 1915-03-25
"AIeck" Waters Dead.

Alexander Waters, who carried on the timing business ill Canaan nearly a half century ago, and who was a vet eran of the "Second Heavics, died in the soldiers home in Noroton on We'd nesday of last week. He left Canaan for Winsted in tine sixties and became prominent ill the public affairs of that borough. The Citizen says of him:
 During the early development of the town he was one of the most promi- nent business men having ut one time the largest retail stove store in the state. He had represented the town in the legislature and afterwards served as warden of Winsted. He served i'll the civil war in Co. c, Third Connecti- cut infantry, and Go. F, Second Con- necticut heavy artillery. He is sur vived by his wife, two sons, Clarence and Frank, and daughter, Louise, who with her mother resides in Cleve- land.'
 MT. Waters married for his first wife Miss Laura Adams, of Canaan, daugh- ter of the late Wolcott N. Adams and aunt Of MT. Eddie w. Adams and Mrs. A. E. Molando. She died during MT. Waters residence here
Connecticut western news., 1915-03-25
CLEANUP DAY APRIL 10
Dollar Dinner Committee Appointed
 by Business Mems Association.


 At the monthly meeting of tine Ga naan Business Mems Association, Thursday evening. President Hnisnnplc appointed saturday, April 10, as Clean Up Day." in Canaan, i'll accordance with the castom of the Association. On that day the people of the village are requested to rake mp and burn the lead vegetation ant rubbish that have accumulated during the winter anal put their vards-frOut and back-into prescntabln aud wholesome shape.
 The subject of the dollar dinner" at the hotel, uude" the auspices uf the ASSuciati0u. to which the members will be invited, with aiies, " was brought up and discussed, and it was v0tel that the stalling banquet committee. Messrs N. Watson Harlcnbergh. T.. C. Gillette and W. X. Wright, bc in. structed to take tho matter in charge, with Landlord Baker, and arrange for the feast, to be given as soon as prarti- cable after the re3peaing of the Hotel Cunfield.
 Dr. F. H. Lee. chairman of the com mittee on extension of the sewer, re. ported progress. He said the ball had been set rolling. for the annexation of Peuseville by the Fire District; that through the activity of Warden Rora- back and Mir. l.. S. Pease, nearly all the voters in that colony had been ell. rolled on petition to be joined to the District for the purpose of having the sewer extended, and that Mir. Pease had been the first Peaseviliain to sign it.
 President Holsapple announced that he had appointed MT. William J. Reel committee of one, to confer with State Highway Commissioner Bennett with regard to the completion of the state road from Eugene Roots to Dutcher's Bridge, 10 connect with the Smith Hill road.
 MT. Holsapple reported also at the had received word from Superintend- ent Miller, of the Western Division of the New Haven road, to whom Secre- tary Hardenhergn had written concern ing the rum0rS of terminal changes: that Mir. Miller had said he would con fer with the Association's president at an early date regarding the same. Rev. MT. Gillette suggested the advisabiilty of having a committee ap. pointed. to adt with President Holsap- pie in discussing the terminal matter with Superintendent Miller and to have authority to represent the Associa- tion in considering other details that might arise, in which the business men of the town might be of service in con- nection with such q move on the part of the railroad, and the president was authorized to appoint such special committee, of not less than five mem. bers, of which he should be the chair man. President H)lsapple has ap. pointed the committee us follows: Guorgc $. Fuller, John Rodemeyer, N. W. Hardenbergh, H. F.. Lyles, George ". Ford.
 Jcst before adjournment Mir. Holsap- pie suggested that ut the next regular l meeting the members take up the dis cussion of the sidewalk question, and see if sentiment could not be created that would result in the construction oi more good sidewalks in sections of the village where they are sorely needed
Connecticut western news., 1915-03-25
Borden Mtlk Prices.

The summer contract prices an- nounced at all the Borden factories in- cluding, Canaan, on March l5, are different in form from former announce ments. The Borden Company this summer will pay according to batter tut tests, beginning at per cent. but ter fat. This us a radical departure from previous schedule plans and is said to be surprise bo both producers and rival dealers. ' It is stated in the Milk Reporter, thnt lon tue whole, the prices were accepted fnr quicker by the producers than in previous years, and at most of the plants the farmers signed mp before night on contract day. and all the milk wanted by the com pany was contracto6 for m the same day. This has not occurred before m several seasons back.
Connecticut western news., 1915-03-25
How Pine Got Even.

Frederick Clavin Norton of Hartford relates in the Courant that Charles H. Pine, of Ansonia, never applied for 6 pension, on account of injuries received ill the Civil War, until federal in- come tax was imposed, which he re. garded as a tax on thrift and industry. Then he got his pension money and with it paid his income tax and wrote to the Treasury Department that he thought he was even with it.
Connecticut western news., 1915-03-25
Fred Williams Chairman.

To fill the vacancy in the Commits. sion on Workmen' Compensation caused by the resignation of Talcott Russell of the Third District, Gov. Holcomb last Wednesday named George l.. Beers of Guilford. At the same time the Governor reappointed Com. missioner Frederick M. Williams of New Milford, and the Fifth District, for five years from January 1, 1916, and pr, J. J. Donohue, of Norwich, in the Second District for five years from January 1, 1917. Mir Williams is designated as chairman of the board which MT. Russell had held.
Connecticut western news., 1915-03-25
To MuZZIe Dogs ,

gAn order was issued last week by the Commissioner on Domestic Animals for the muzzling of all dogs in Stam- ford and Newtown. Gases of rabies have been found in the canines in those towns.
Connecticut western news., 1915-03-25
Prison Guard Arrested

John J. Moriarty, a guard at the state prison in Wethersfeld, was ar rested Friday night charged with com plicity in aiding Charles Creator to make his escape from the institution recently. Walter T. Lawrence, another guard, who was arrested some days ago, was brought before Justice of the Peace J. o. Wells and arraigned with Moriarty on the same allegation Probable cause was found and both were bound over to the June term of the superior court in bonds of $5,0O0 each.
Connecticut western news., 1915-03-25

: Tassin-"Ah, gentlemen, the stagu is but in its infancy"
 Voice" But the ohuruB isn't ''-- Columbia Jester.
Connecticut western news., 1915-03-25

' "What is meant by natural selec- tion ?''
 "Ask Diggs-he's bone klepto- maniac !''-Judge.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1915-02-26
Plans for Market.

A large number of dishes have been
contributed by the members of Leon
idas Polk Chapter. U. D. c., as well as
number of other interested persons.
for the market" the chapter is to have
Saturday morning from $50 to u at
the store of the Home Furniture Co.
Chickens and cakes are the principal
dishes promised and it is hoped that
the busy housekeepers will take ad-
vantage of the market to supply their
table for the Sunday dinners.
Phone orders will be taken and the
articles desired delivered promptly if
any of the committee is notified, either
Mrs. Hassler, Mrs. Cobb, Mrs. Luther
Luther Stroud or Mrs. Geo. Gibbs, Jr.,
before $50 O'Clock Saturday morning.
Among the articles of food promised
are hens, cakes, butter. eggs, deviled
egg, custards, pies, lemon crackers,
beaten biscuits, salads, etc. The pro-
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1915-02-26
Baptist Social.

The Ladies Aid of the Baptist
Church entertained quite a number
of members and friends at the hos
pitable home Of Rev. and Mrs. H.
H. Drake Friday evening.
A very interesting program was
planned by Mrs. w. D. Harrison con-
sisting of reading and songs by the
little tots; also Bro. Drake favored
the guests with two humorous read
ings which were enjoyed very much.
Another pleasant feature of the
evening was the music furnished by
Mrs. Clarence Cloyes with her Vic
trola.
Mrs. Brummel read an article en-
titled "How to Tear up a Church, 3"
each paragraph being numbered and
a scripture reference added, which
was read by different guests, for the
main object, how to build up a
church.
Delicious refreshments were serv-
ed at late hour consisting of sand
witches and coffee. All present ex-
pressed many thanks to Brother and
Sister Drake and the Ladies Aid for
their hospitality.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1915-02-26
Washington's Birthday Tea.

A very enjoyable evening at the
home of Mrs. A. B. Campbell last
Tuesday was contributed by the
hostess to the friends of the First
Christian Church. The decorations
were of flags and national emblems
and the program included some very
interesting numbers.
Rev. R. L. Clark's reading of
George Washington From the
Cradle to the Crave was an ap-
propriate introduction. A tableau
in red, with little Clifford Joyner as
Geo. Washington, was the next num-
Der, the costumes and the wigs by
Mrs. Ed kirkland. Miss Esther
Moore recited with a selection from
the works of Washington. Miss lima
Mailing sang Home Sweet Home"
Another tableau was presented with
Mrs. Faircloth as Geo. Washington's
mother and Howard Arnold as
Washington. During the tableau
A. L. Garth sang Just Before the
Battle" Miss Kathleen Arnold re-
cited BETSY Ross and the Flag"
Mrs. Vivian Reynolds rendered
"Yankee Doodle" as a piano num-
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1915-02-26
Co-Workers.

The Co-worker's Circle of the Cum
berland Presbyterian Church held theil
semi-annual social and free-wil offer.
ing meeting in the home of Mrs. J. A.
Prieto on Monday afternoon, Feb. %.
The program was as follows;
Scripture reading and prayer by Rev.
G. M. Zwingle.
Constitution and bylaws of the circle
read by the secretary.
Song-Miss Ora Pace.
Reading-Miss Marine Allen.
Duet Misses Pettus and Rippy.
Reading-Miss Mary Leta Webster.
Song, Rock of Ages"
Reading-Miss Inez Lovelace.
Paper, What Owest Thou''-Mrs.
Emma Coldwell.
A number of scripture references on
the subject of giving we're read by the
ladies, after which the offering was
taken.
Prayer of Thanksgiving for the offer
ing by Bro. Zwingle.
A social hour was then enjoyed, and
while refreshments of salads, sand
witches and hot coffee we're being served
the crowd was entertained with music
on the Graphonola.
This was a delightful meeting and
successful in every way, there being a
large number present and the offering
a very liberal one.
Mrs. Prieto deserves the reputation
she has of being an ideal hostess, and
her gracious hospitality was appreciated
very much. SECRETARY.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1915-02-26

Der, and Miss Mary Leita Webste
recited "Forgetfulness." A tableal
in blue, with Ed kirkland as George
and Mrs. Bob White as Martha, fol
lowed with Comm Thro' the Rye,
by Misses Clatie Andrews and Ruth
Moore, closing the exercises.
Refreshments of tea and coffee,
sandwiches and cherry pie were
served by Mrs. Geo. w. Carter, Mrs.
L. P. Arnold, Mrs. Clifford Joyner
and Miss Ella Whipple. Each Wis
itor deposited a silver coin on the
table, and Mrs. c. P. Hardy kept
the register. The entire affair, of
which this is only a suggestion, was
unique and delightful.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1915-02-26
Card of Thanks.

Messrs w. G. Morris and Andrew
L. Cox, managers respectively of the
Gem and Reynolds Theatres, have
kindly permitted our union to ex-
hibit their display cards free of
charge at their moving picture
shows.
We hereby publicly express our
thanks to these gentlemen for their
courtesy to us personally and to the
cause We represent.
Womans Christian Temperance
Union of Union City.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1915-02-26
HOW A DEEP
SEATED COUGH
And Sore Lungs Were Over
come by VinoI-Mr. Hill
mans Statement of Facts
Follows:

Camden, N. J.--"I had a deep seated
cough, a rundown system and my lungs
were awfully weak and sore. am an
electrician by occupation and my cough
kept me awake nights so l thought 1t
times would have to give up. tried
everything everybody suggested and
had taken so much medicine l was dis
gusted.
Zone evening l read about Vinol and
decided to give it trial. Soon l noticed
an improvement. l kept on taking it
and today am a we'll man. The sore
ness is all gone from my lungs, do not
have any cough and have gained fifteen
pounds in weight and | am telling nv
friends that Vinol did it.. = FRANK
hHLMAN, Camden, N. j.
1t is the curative, tissue-buildinp in.
fuence of Gods livers aided by the blood
making, strength creating properties of
tonic iron, contained in Vinol, that made
it so successful in Mr.. Hillman's case.
We ask every person in this vicinity
suffering from weak lungs, chronic
coughs, or rundown condition of the
system to try a bottle of Vinol on our
guarantee to return your money if it
fails to help you.
divers Red Cross Drug Store