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Connecticut western news., 1915-09-30
B. H. c. BANQUET
Event of Oct. l4 to be the Best and Biggest Ever.

Lyman P. Case, general chairman of the committee on B. II. c. banquet, with Chairman Ralph Afford and Louis T. Stone. of the publicity commission, motored to Canaan, Monday evening tor conference with other officials of the Bald Head Club concerning details uf the forth coming banquet, October II, at the Winchester Hotel. They re. port arrangements progressing satistact- orily and prospects goods for the most enjoyable feast in the history of the Club, with entertainment features that will be novel and sure to please the most exacting and the most fastidious hald-heads.
 It has been arranged that if the crowd of shining dumes is too large for the dining room of the Winchester, the feast will be St rved in the capacious hail of the Odd Fellows, hence it is desired that all members promptly return the post card of acceptance, which will ac company each invitation, to be sent out this week, in order that the committee may know as early as possible just how many will attend.
 Toastmasttr George c. Woodruff is securing an exceptional array of bald head oTatorical talent for the post prandial feature, and the list will in- clude l.. G. Riggs, Esq, Executive as- sistant to President Howard Elliott, of the New Haven railroad system, who has reputation as u star performer af. ter dinner, and Congressman elect F. Davis Oakley. of Hartford, we'll known throughout Connecticut for his wit and irresistible drollery.
 A special prize and souvenir commit. tee is preparing something delightful for the occasion, and there will be something interesting ou tap every minute. from start to finish.
 The reception committee is as follows:
 Coroner Samuel A. Herman, chair man; Dudley l.. Vaill, Chief of Police 5. c. Wheeler, Dr. F. E. Roys, c. c. Buck, k. H. Persons, A. O. Lamb, F, J. Darcey and K. R. Noble, of Winsted; ; John Rodemeyer, H. B. Ives, Canaan; F. E. Egleston, ". I. Kellogg, Falls Village; James k. Harrison, Salisbury; W. W. Norton. William B. Perry, Or., Lakeville; Thomas A. Young, A. M. Booth, New Milford; Hon. James P. Woodruff. William T. Marsh, Litchfield; ; M. k. snow, Benjamin Brown, Nor folk; C. Fl. Dougal. Chmles c. Agard, Torrington; Hon. F. Davis Oakley, Hon. William H. -Corbin, Hartford; William A. Warner, A. c. Gardner, New Haven; Thaddeus B. Beecher, I. l. Ferguson, Bridgeport; L. J. Nickerson, West Corn wall; Samuel G. Redshaw, Ansonia: Joseph R. Andrews, New Britain; R. J. Orr, Pittsfeld, Mass M. Lux, Great Harrington, Mass. 0. r. Toop, South Manchester; Hon. L. T. Tingier, Rock vile.
Connecticut western news., 1915-09-30
Gipsy Moth.

In the areas infested by the gipsy moth or the brown. tail moth, much effective work can be done in the fall to reduce the damage that these insects are likely to cause the following year, according to entomologists of the United States Department of Agricul- ture. The caterpillars of the brown. tail moth spin a web in the fall which remains on the tips of the twigs and branches during the winter. These webs should be cut and burned so that injury will not be caused by the cater. pillars the following summer. Partic- ular attention should be given to webs of this insect on trees which grow around dwellings or in orchards.
 The apple, pear, cherry, oak and willow are among the plants which are favored as food by the brown-tail moth caterpillars. In order to minimize the damage which is likely to result, as much tune as possible should be devoted to cutting and burning worthless or seedling apple trees and wild cherry trees and brush If this is done along the roadways and fences, the appear ance of the region will be greatly i'm. proved. Care should be taken to pro- tect pine and other coniferous trees, and hickory and ash should not be cut as they are not favored for food either by the caterpillars of the gipsy moth or by those of the brown tail moth. A general cleanup such as has been men, tioned will greatly assist in controlling this insect. The oak is a favored food of the brown-tail moth and of the gipsy moth, and wherever it is possible to eliminate oaks less annoyance from these pests will be experienced.
 In cutting wood in the winter for the purposes of fuel, the farmer would do we'll to select and cut trees which are favored as food by these insects. In this way he will not only secure the fuel which he desires, but will at the l same time decrease the food supply of 1 the pests mentioned.
Connecticut western news., 1915-09-30
Church MeetIng

The Forty eighth Annual Meetiaigtoi the Litchf1eld Northwest Association of Congregational churches will be held with the chu1 ch ill Cornwall, Tuesday, October ,.
 Morning Session, 1000 to 12:0C o'clock-The local church-in celebra tion of tis l75th anniversary.
 Devotional Service, Led by Mir. Royal K Sor thwick
 To the CT urca, Greeting, Rev. Will. liam F. Stesrns.
 Historical Address. Rev. E. c. Starr.
 Address. "The Contribution of the Country Churches to the Kingdom of Heaven," Rev. Sherrod Soule.
 Luncheon will be served by the ladies of the entertaining church.
 A collection of relics of former days in Cornwall will be on exhibition in the library
 Afternoon Session, 1880 to 4:0C o'clock - The Association of the Churches.
 Devotional Service, Led by Rev. c. N. Fitch.
 The Moderator's Address, Rev. E. c. Gillette.
 Associated Business
 The Annual Survey, Rev. John Cal win Goddard, D. D.
 An Address, Rev. James M. Ludlow, D. D.
 Closing Season of Prayer, Led by Rev. Worthy F. Mayiott.
Connecticut western news., 1915-09-30
Common Pleas Court,

The following cases are on the docket for trial ill the court of common pleas. October term, beginning Tuesday next: State vs. Piertro Sandrini, Walter Arneson, Charles Andrews and George Grant, Frank Chipmap, alias Frank Carroll, Nellie Hoyt, George Waldron,
 Robert Heacox, John Johnson. Al phonse Pelletiere, Homer B. Lowery, Arthur Rainville, William L. Douglas Jr., Theodore Platvoet, Stephen Plat voet, Irwin Waite, Edward Sage, Jere- miah Reardon, Charles Walters, Fred erick Tetro, Eugene Varbella, Frank Fillmore, Mrs. Conrad Pallis, Frank Dorsey, Edward Phelps, Harry New field, George A. Gilbert. Edsie Fielde- man, William Torrent, Vernon Wayte.
Connecticut western news., 1915-09-30
GOLDEN WEDDING
Mir. and Mrs. George R. Wilcox Mar
 ried 50 Years Tomorrow.

MT. and Mrs. George R. Wilcox, of Railroad street, will observe the fiftieth anniversary of their marriage tomorrow evening, by simply receiving their neighbors and friends W ho call between the hours of ' and 10 :n the evening. Being practical people, they will make rlo fuss nor elaborate preparation for entertainment, but. after the routine ot the day is done, they will open their house 10 callers and will serve light re treatments as a recognition of the gold. en wedding anniversary.
 This estimable couple were married in South Canaan, October l. 1865, the officiating clergyman being the late Rev. Robert Hunt. at that time station ed in Falls Village, who subsequently, was pastor of the Canaan Methodist church, in the early seventies. The bride was Miss Mary F. Currie. of a family of whom only two haif.sisters and one half brother remain. The groom was then, as now. blacksmith, and the young couple remained in South Canaan a number of years. when they removed to the old "Sheffield'' place near Pine Grove camp ground where MT. Wilcox established blacksmith shop and helped Mrs. Wilcox in cater ing summers for the hoarders end cot. tagers on the camp ground. Fourteen years ago they came to Canaan.
 Both MT. and Mrs. Wilcox are active and vigorous, mentally and physically, and look too young for golden wedding bride and groom. They are among the most highly esteemed people of our viii Iage, and their many friends will sin cerely congratulate them in reaching their 50th milestone and wish for them at least another 50 years of peaceful and harpy life.
Connecticut western news., 1915-09-30
Washington Fruit Growers

Under the inspiration and leadership of County Agent Manchester, of the Litchfield County Farm Bureau, fruit growers association has been organized in Washington, Conn, iu accordance with statute law, under the title, Washington Fruit Growers Associa- tion." The Association, through its manager, responsible to the Board of Directors, will grade, pack and sell the fruit crops of members of the Associa- tion and will buy spraying materials, barrels, etc., in a cooperative way. Each consigner contracts to spray his trees at least twice year, to prune properly and to handle his fruit in &C., cordance with the rules of the Associa- tion. This Association expects to handle at least 1 1000 barrels of apples this year, all graded and packed in &C., cordance with the requirements of the progressive apple law passed by the last legislature.
 The following board of managers was elected at the meeting of organization: Richard E. Dodge; vice Everett D. Mitchell; secre- tary, Henry W. Seeley; treasurer, Heman O. Averill; directors, c. 0. Baker, W. c. Carlson. F. J. Ford, c. E. Hough, B. G. Humphrey. Herbert c. Hallock, of Washington Depot, was elected manager, until the next annual meeting.
Connecticut western news., 1915-09-30
Temperance Sermon.

Rev. Worthy F. Maylott, of East Ca. naan, preached in Pilgrim church last Sunday. Taking his text from the Lords Prayer, "Lead us not unto Temptation; deliver us from evil," he preached a powerful temperance no- license sermon. Even the saloon keeper, he declared, will acknowledge that his bar is a temptation to men and frequently bar tenders are total abstainers, because they realize the temptation to drink too much and die before their time. The speaker said on Saturday night two of our newly made voters nearly lost their lives while in an intoxicated condition and Canaan was spared another horrible tragedy from drink. No one can pray this prayer of our Lord in sincerity, he said, and vote for license. To vote to open wide doors of temptation and undo the work of Godly men and women who raise boys to expose them to the curse of drink in our town. The responsibility for this condition pre- vailing in our midst was shared equally by all for none were without influence Every man should vote as he prays and vote to close the saloon door of tempta- tion and crime that now exists in our town.
Connecticut western news., 1915-09-30
Rev. Stearns Resigns.

Rev. W. F. Stearns last Sunday morning surprised a majority of his congregation of the Norfolk Congrega. tional Church by reading his resigna- tion, asking that it be effective Novem- Der '. Mr. Stearns has been pastor of that famous old church for IS years. One significant paragraph in the resigna. ton reads:
 1T have been convinced that should continue in the ministry of the Nor folk church could not hope for that confidence and therefore that encourage ment and cooperation which would make my leadership unquestioned. Without leadership, 1 could not fulfill my ordination VOWS. satisfy my ideals or meet your needs"
Connecticut western news., 1915-09-30
Public Selfishness.

Selfishness kills more towns than any ether cause. When you find town where its business men look only to their own aggrandizement, look for the writing on the wall for it is doomed: No place yet itus ever prospered unless its citizens went to work upon n uni. versul platform of the greatest good to the greatest number. One.eyed ideas won't win: neither will selfish de- sire to nlonopolize some line of busi- ness. Work together for the common good, for unless your town prospers you can't prosper-New Canaan Adver- tiser.
Connecticut western news., 1915-09-30
TRAIN CHANGES
New Time l able Drops Few Trains on
 Berkshire.

New Time able Drops Few Trains on
 Berkshire.
 The new time table, winter arrange ments, went into effect Sunday. There is very little change on the Berkshire division, but some other divisions sus- tain more or less curtailment of ser vice.
 Trains discontinued on the Berkshire division are the Monday morning train leaving Canaan going south at 6:15; the Friday and Saturday express trains leaving Canaan 4:56 will run only Sat- urdays, and be discontinued after Nov. 27. The Sunday south bound train leaving Canaan 5:59 p. m., is discon- tinued.
 The regular north bound express in the evening is now scheduled to leave Canaan at 6:59 o'clock, six minutes later than before, and the evening &C., commodation for Pittsfeld leaves Ga naan 7:29, six minutes later.
 The Sunday afternoon train south leaves Canaan 4:09, forty eight minutes earlier, and the Sunday south bound express, 7:01, will be discontinued after Nov. 28.
Connecticut western news., 1915-09-30
Home Town Rhymes.

If Homer sang of ancient Troy, add ing to Illium's renown, why shouldn't t l my gifts employ? Why shouldn't I the bards of stately Rome have sung in unforgotten verse. why shouldn't I boost my home town in rhymes that might be worseg
 Troy was all right; her walls were good, and save for Grecian craft and guile that made hobby horse of wood, might have held out longer while. Rome, struggling over seven hills, Ito climb which must have been some task didn't begin to have the mills that our town has, if you should ask.
 Both Troy and Rome have had their day, (the latter place was set afire) their pomp and glory gone the way of hapless Ninevah and Tyre. Our town is young, but growing fast; it's oppoT- tunities excel, and though we have no storied past, the future will our story tell.
 Though, too, no Coliseum grand have we, nor Circus Maximus. oEr Opera House and home town band are plenty good enough for us. Athens had the Acropolis; it couldn't have been more imposing than ours is, as might emphasize in closing
 The center of farming belt, as good as any in the state, 'tis here prosperity is felt; our market is q Golden Gate: and lest you think that distort the facts in flowing verse, Just wait, Here is the last census report; you'll find it don't exaggerate. e.-Exchange
Connecticut western news., 1915-09-30
ROGER GETS FIVE YEARS
Canaan Bark EmbezzIer is Sentenced
 to Federal Prison.

George Roger, late cashier of the Ga naan National Bank, whose embeZzle ment from that institution amounted to s6, ,620. II. was sentenced yesterday morning in New Haven by Judge E. $. Thomas, of the United States District Co 1rt, to five years in the Federal Prison at Atlanta, Georgia, the mini mum sentence that could be imposed for the crime committed.
 The United States District Attorney. Thomas J. Spellacy. in presenting the case to the court spoke of the behavior of the prisoner since his arrest and his evident l urpose to cause the govern ment as little trouble and expense as possible ln adju Heating the case, as entitling him to consideration, and urged as further ground for elemency, that Roger las a family of six child ren. He asked that the minimum ser tence be imposed.
 Ju ge Thomas in few words referred 10 tl e offt nse, and ill consideration of the intercesslon of friends and the representations of the Attorney pro- nounced sentence.
 Roger listened attentively to the dis course of the Attorney and the remarks of the Judge, and manifested no con- cern when sentence was pronounced He will be taken to Atlanta at once to begin his term. It is stated that if after serving one-t third of his term, his prison department has been good, and the federal authorities are satisfied that the penalty has produced a lasting wholesome impression, he may be liberated on parole. This would pro- cure his freedom in one year and eight months, or about June l, 1917.
 Roger was brought before the U. S. Court Tuesday and indicted by the grand jury. having been under bonds of $5.000 since his arrest last month His plea was guilty. He was then in custody until the trial yesterday. President George s. Fuller and Vice. President H. B. Ives of the Canaan National Bank, had been summoned as witnesses, and went to New Haven, Tuesday morning. MT. Fuller re- turned Tuesday evening, MT. Ives re- maining until after the final proceed ings.
Connecticut western news., 1915-09-30
BASE BALL
East Canaan Defeats MiIlerton, Score
 T 10 0.

Ito 6.
 Before the largest crowd of the season Saturday the local baseball team proved too strong for Millerton and won the third consecutive victory over them. Both teams were at high tension and each scored three runs in the ini- tihl inning largely due to errors. After that it was hip and tuck until Minacci doubled and scored when Gangil sim gled and with the score to :, East Canaan was never headed again, they adding two more runs in the fifth on two two. baggers by Foley aud Feathers and single by Minacei.
 The game was thrilling battle and spectators witnessed some splendid catches. \ enchanted catch by French for the third out back of third saving two runs for East Canaan.
 Millerton had strengthened their team by the addition uf three new play ers-McGuire, of philmont, N. Y., the star of the league, pitching and Miriam, the regular pitcher occupied the bench except when he tried out us pitch hitter and famed out. Spike" Shea, of Naugatuck. pitched for East Canaan and after the first inning kept tho heavy hitting visitors we'll in hand, allowing only eight hits, two of them for extra bases, while East Canaan made l2 hits, and three for extra bases. Micheals scored A home run, an unfor. tunate accident to this player m the fourth inning when his thumb was dis located made it impirative that he withdraw; but Joe Delaney caught tho rest of the game in good style. AS both teams were unable to play the same men as agreed upon, the match for the purse of S200 was declared off.
Connecticut western news., 1915-09-30
Allyn Farm Sold,

Dwight Allyn. of Twin Lakes, who period a trfie less than 50 years. has just sold the property through George W. Hall. to Miss E. T. Minor, of New York. The farm contains 285 acres and is a most desirable property. Miss Minor will at once proceed to institute improvements and make it one of the handsome estates of this region. MT. and Mrs. Allyn have no definite plans for the immediate future
Connecticut western news., 1915-09-30
BIG WIND
Trees. Large and Small Broken Of in
 Heavy Gale.

Trees. Large and Small Broken Of in
 Heavy Gale.
 "The Wind one morning sprang up
 from sleep,
 Saying, Now for frolic! now for a
 leap!
 Now for mad-cap ealloping chase! I'll make commotit ill every place :"
 It was Sunday Il ght and Monday morning when the W ind went on thls iamboree. and a wild time it had. It went roaring and WI istling through the town, breaking off big trees as if they were pipe-stenIs, pulling other trees up by the roots. smashing down branches and scattering broken limbs and twigs thickly over the lawns and roads.
 At the Wangum a perfectly sound maple tree nearly two feet thick was broken off slick and clean and the tree fell over into the yard without doing damage to any OtEer tree or shrub.
 The old apple tree in Sheridan Barnes's yard, from which Mr. Barnes fell, some years ago and broke his arm, was blown down. Two trees near Mrs. Charles Collins residence were broken off A large mulberry tree in the yard of Mrs. Curtis, on West Main street, a large old apple trees on the land of Mrs. Katherine Brown on the same street, and an apple tree in H. H. Scutt's yard were destroyed. Other trees in various parts of the town were blown down.
 It was the mo violent wind storm experienced hert abouts in many years and the blow lasted, with more or less vigor, for several days.
Connecticut western news., 1915-09-30
THE DANBURY FAIR
The Next Big Thirg on the Calendar
 Oct. 4.

The Next Big Thing on the Calendar Oct. 4.
 The great Danbury Fair opens Mon- day, October 1, and that date is close at hand, for irs fprty-seventh annua! exhibition. Entries i'll all classes are
 larger than ever before, especially in agricultural products and farm ma. chinerv. The introduction of alternat- | ing electric current for power and light from Danbury direct to the Fair
 Grounds will enable hundreds of ma chinery men to put their power plants nnder belt, and machinery hall at the Fair will hum merrier than ever before
 with all the latest and most approved appliances for saving labor at planting cultivating. harvesting and feeding time. Industrial exhibits at tine Fair
 requiring power grow ill humber and importance each year, and for all enter prises on the large grounds this year there will be no lack of electric juice" for any purpose exhibitors or conces- sionaries wish to put it to. The result is bound to be pleasing to the thousands upon thousands who throng the aisles and enthuse over the wonderful nen inventions that are shown at this great est of all fairs.
 When one comes right down to brass tacks and looks the matter square in the face he or she is compelled to acknowledge that it would be no easy matter to improve any one of the hun. dreds of different things. units we might call them, that go to make this famous Fair so enjoyable to all. The clock-like regularity with which every thing is conducted, the harmony and spirit of helpfulness among the officials, the loyalty and faithfulness of the army of employees, and the spirit of pride in the Fair and words of encour- agement from every man, woman and child in Danbury and all the surroun1- ing country, help wonderfully to make the Danbury Fair the great institution that it is.
Connecticut western news., 1915-09-30
Attempt to Wreck Federal Express

Two ties found on the tracks of the Berkshire Division at Wheeler's Farm crossing, five miles from Derby early Saturday morning, lead railroad men to suspect that an attempt wasmade to wreck the Federal Express from Wash ington to Boston.
 The obstruction was discovered by the engineer of freight tram which happened to precede the express by a few minutes who found that conditions indicated that who ever had put the ties on the track had abapdoned the task when he heard the approach of the freight train.
Connecticut western news., 1915-09-30
The State Convention.

President Johnston, of the Connecti. cut Chamber of Commerce, has issued the call for the Seventeenth Annual Convention of the Chamber, at Windsor, Thursday, October 21, in the fine Hall of the Loomis Institute. Each local Chamber or Business Mems Association is entitled to send delegates, according to its membership, and Canaan will be well represented.
 The presidents notice says: "The convention will be the largest and most representative meeting ever held, of our organization, and will have inn portant problems to discuss and to act on."
 Among the speakers will be Cover nor Holcomb, President Howard Elliott, of the New Haven railroad; Hon. John Fahey, president of the Winsted States Chamber of Commerce, N. H. Batcheld- CT, headmaster of Loomis Institute, and others.
 The Windsor people, especially the Business Mems Association, have been working elaborate preparations, for some time for this convention, and are sparing no pains to make it an occasion that the delegates will remember with pleasure.
Connecticut western news., 1915-09-30

Wife-"Do you think, John, silence is golden ?''
 Hubby-"I'm sure of it! If I'd kept my mouth shut I'd still be bachelor. " Judge. sv- Artist (showing latest picture) )-"My object was to try to express all the hor- TOTS of war.
 Friend-"I have never seen any, thing more horrible. "-Bos ton Trans cript.
Connecticut western news., 1915-09-30

''What on earth happened to him ?' asked the ambulance surgeon as he worked over Egbert's prostrate form.
 ''He was too proud to fight" chirped the leader of the gang.-Buffalo Ex- press.
Connecticut western news., 1915-09-30

Doctor-"You've had a terrible shock.''
 Patient-"It's up to you to see that don't have another when get your bill. .''-Baltimore American.
 Passenger (to chauffeur) Hey You've run over a man. Aren't you going to stop?'
 Chauffeur-"Naw! I can read all about it in the papers. "-Boston Trans cript.
Connecticut western news., 1915-09-30

Has Brown comfortable income2''
 Large, but not comfortable. His wife knows just how much it is. "- Puck.