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Connecticut western news., 1915-12-16
Fannie Ferris Davis.

Mrs. Fannie Ferris Davis, daughter of the late Samuel Ferris, for many years hotel keeper ill Ashley Falls, who died December ', in Ashley Falls, was burisd there last Friday. The funeral was held from the home of her nephew, Charles Conklin, Rev. A.. B. Crichton, of Christ Church, Canaan, officiating.
 Deceased was in her 52d year, and was well known in Canaan, where, during her girlhood she was frequent visitor and participant in local social functions. The cause of her death was cancer, from which she had suffered for some years. She had been living in Hartford for some time, and went to her nephew's for visit last summer with her sister, Mrs. Bertha Ferris Conklin, who lives with her son, Charles. Her nearest surviving rela- tives are her sister and two nephews, and a half brother, George Ferris, of Chicago. Her parents, one sister, Hat tie, and two brothers, Miles and Charles, all have died within a com- paratively few years.
Connecticut western news., 1915-12-16
LORD & FULLER
Popular Undertaking Establishment 10
 Have Branch m Canaan.

The firm of Lord G Fuller las baau formed, being branch of the Lake. vile business of Arthur c. Lord, to look after tho undertaking business in Canaan and vicinity. Allyn Fuller is she Canaan inember Of the firm and the headquarters of the cOnccrn will be at the store of inc Fuller Hard ware Co. Mir. Fuller will be ready al all times TO attend to the requirements of those who may need tle services of an under taaer, and by telephonic communication Mir. Lord will be summoned 10 take actual charge of all cases and t2 do the work of embalming, funeral directing. etc.. MT. Fuller acting as assistant while qualifying himself for more important part in the business.
 Mir. Lord. who has been in Lakeville for the last two years, las acquired large and desirable share of the under taking business of this section and has all enviable reputation for efficiency and through knowledge of his profes. sion. He has contracted for an auto mobile hearse described as "tIlo latest design, Cunningham model, steam-line engine hood and cowl, dip roof, Berlin front, mounted on a WiLton six chassis.'' This will be delivered about April 1.
 With MT. Fuller as Canaan repre- sentative the firm should have g high standing ill this community, where tie genial Allyn las friends without num- Der. His connection with Mir. Lord will inspire a local interest in the partnership which will make for good business ill the undertaking line.
Connecticut western news., 1915-12-16
Russian Officer Ends Life

News that Col. Poranarvesky, aged fotry- three, a Russian army officer who has been in Bridgeport for several months as inspector of war munitions being manufactured at a local factory for his government, committed suicide in Wilmington, Del, by firing a re- volver bullet into his heart, was receiv- ed in that city Wednesday. It is alleged that his rash act was caused by orders to return to Russia because of alleged irregularities in his dealings in Delaware and his fear of facing court martial and probably severe punish ment.
Connecticut western news., 1915-12-16
Miss Eldridge's Treat.

The annual Christmas excursion given by Miss Mary Eldridge, la,iy superintendent of the Norfolk Congre- gaitonal Sunday School. for members of the united Sunday Schools about 300 in number, will be held Tuesday, Dec 2l, with Hartford ns the objective.
 The special train will leave Norfolk tt 9:45 a. III. and is due to arrive in Hart. ford at l1:20. AS ill other years. din- her will be served at the Allyn EoGse. After dinner tine excursionists will spend the day as suits their faLcy, either at theaters or ill shopping, the party to leave Hartford at O clock, ar irving in Norfolk at 5:45. Should the day be too stormy, the excursion will take place on the following day.
Connecticut western news., 1915-12-16
THE BLIZZARD
Heavy Snow Blocks Traffic on Raul roadsaand Highways.

No storm since the great blizzard of 1888, according 10 the judgment of observers, has been us severe as the storm of Monday last, which tied up traffic of every kind and brought business gener- ally t0 an enforced standstill Itsnow. cd steadily all day anal all through the night, to the accompaniment of a vio. lent and cratic wind that swirled the snow into every nook, cranny and crevice and piled it in hanks and drifts at exposed places. Estimates of the depth of snow, "on a level, '" vary from two to three feet.
 The rnilro C service has been com plptely demoralizcd-hoth steam and trolley-and has not yet resumed its normal condition. Since Monday night no mail was received here, from any direction, until yesterday morning. Only one tram managed to get through in each direction. on the Berkshire di- vision, all day Tuesday, and the sched. ules on both loads have been entirely demoralized. The train due from Hart ford at o'clock Monday evening, reached Canaan at ? o'clock Tuesday morning, and remained here until Tues. day afternoon, when it returned to Hartford, making no attempt to proceed west. Today ought to bring a fairly regular observance of time table service. The first trolley car from the north since Monday night arrived here yester. day morning.
 The highways have been absolutely t1 ..I. A open them. By dint of shoveling and the persistent use of teams, the roads in the village arc barely passable, and the snow is heaped up in mountains on both sides of the streets. The sidewalk conditions are distressing, in spots, where little work has been expended in cleaning them, and pedestrianism is burdenSome task. In the center of the village the walks are now fairly nayi. gable.
Connecticut western news., 1915-12-16
Where His Father Fought.

A dispatch from Washington, D. C., contains the following concerning James P. Glynn, congressman from this district:
 Representative Glynn on Saturday taking advantage of the recess of the house took long tramp through that portion of Virginia about Fairfax Court House. His father was a member of the Second Connecticut three months troops, and spent the early days of the war on the grounds covered by the con- gressman in his ramble. He declares that it is his intention to visit many of the battlefelds of nearby Virginia dur permit.''
Connecticut western news., 1915-12-16
ANNUAL MEETING TONIGHT
Elect Officers, Eat, Smoke and Hear
 Good Talk.

The Canaan Business Mems Associa ton will hold its annual meeting anCi smoker this evening iu Odd Fellows Hall. As this is Ihe first meeting since the last session before the summer vaca tionu it is hoped there will he good at- tendaMce
 The annual election of officers will be held, including local directors. presi- dent, vice president, secretary and treasurer. and standing committees are to Ee appointed.
 Refreshments and cigars will be rrC- vided and a good time, combining basi, ness and pleasure, awaits all who turn out. All citizens, whether members or not are urged to be present and make this meeting an suspicious opening of the season work.
 Rev. A. B. Crichton has kindly con- sented to be present and give his talk on d subject that is of special interest at this particular time.
 A. W. HOlsapple, Pres't.
Connecticut western news., 1915-12-16
DIR. FINCH'S LECTURE.
Delighted Large Audience in Methodist
 Church Thursday Evening.

Church Thursday Evening.
 The lecture on "The Magic Maker {" by pr. Howard 5 Finch, of Stamford, attracted to the Methodist church. Thursday evening, a large audience that practically filled the auditorium. All who had heard Dr. Finch's lecture on Robert Burns, last year, were pres. ent. and many others who were made to realize what they had missed at that time, came also.
 There were no preliminaries. Rev. Mir. Travis introduced the speaker in d few words, as his "very dear friend, Dr. Finch" and Dr. Finch began by expressing his pleasure at the oppcr- tunity of paying a second visit to Ca- naan, an,t hoped he migI t repeat his experience of a year ago by enjoying a rabbit hunt with Brother Travis on the following day.
 The Doctor spoke tor two hours, but with flow of eloquence that held his listeners intensely interested until the end, and few realized that the time was passing so swiftly. It would have taken the ordinary lecturer at least four hours to say all that Dr. Finch said in two, so rapid is his utterance; and his discourse had not u dull minute in it. His subject, "TEe Magic Maker" contained no intimntion of what he was going to talk about, but when he got down to his taeme he made it plain that his Magic Maker is the poet, who by his imagery and power to see and vitalize and disclose the beauties that are hidden in the most commonplace things and incidents, makes them i'm. mortal and everlastingly beautiful. In his discourse inc quoted with dramatic effect whole poems from Shakespeare, Sidney Lanier, Cowper, Wordsworth, Tennyson, Burns, Ticknor, Dumas and Hugo. His recitation of Antony's oration over dead Caesar was simply thrilling in its intense dramatic ear. nestness and tragic power.
 The speaker concluded with the ad- monition to his hearers to daily peruse the works of the greatest magic makers of all time-the New Testament. Many in the audience went forward TO the Doctor, at the close of his lecture.
Connecticut western news., 1915-12-16
Dress at the Concerts,

The music committee makes exnlicit the attitude of the Litchfeld Choral Union in the matter of "dress'' at the Norfolk concerts:
 "One of the critics connected with a great newspaper praised everything i'll connection with our festival and wrote that the only matter which detracted from the sincerity of the occasion was the requirement for evening dress. , There has never been and never will be any such requirement. as long as the shed remains in the hands of the pres ent owners. When the union gave its frs concert the women of the chorus were unanimously of the opinion that simple white dresses should be worn, and our chorus was the first in America to adopt such uniform attire, as well as the red and blue sashes to distinguish the soprano and alto choirs. The men of the chorus have been asked to wear dark clothes as far as possible, but there has been no rule of attire. No request of any nature in regard to dress has ever been made to the general public. With the exception of a few reserved seats for honorary guests and railway, men, the shed is open to all corners who hold in- vitations, and had this critic looked about closely he would have seen a group of railway men in blue jeans en- toying the music in reserved chairs. The shed and everything connected with it is without social distinction, and should any member choose to give an invitation to yellow dog, Towser will be admitted if he shows his card"
Connecticut western news., 1915-12-16
Maxim Buys EactorY.

The sale of the plant of the Fuller Manufacturing Company to the Maxim Munitions Company in New Haven was formally completed with the filing of deeds in the town clerks office. In consideration of $250,00 the Fuller concern conveys to the Maxim Con- pany the property, which has front age of 257 feet on Blatchley avenue and of 574 feet on Peck street. The next deed shows that the Fuller Con- pany retains 2 mortgage for $225, 900.
Connecticut western news., 1915-12-16
CRAZY FROM DRINK
Visiting Italian Terrorizes Household
 m Little Italy.

Visiting Italian Terrorzes Household
 m Little Italy.
 Sunday evening Constable Rhoades was summoned to "Little Italy" to suppress the exuberance of one Frank Brigenti, a visitor from Salisbury, who was reported to be either drunk or crazy, terrorizing the people at whose house he was visiting, and doing the bull-in-the- -China-shop act in the most alarming fashion.
 The officer went to the scene, took the man into custody, brought him to town and deposited him in the lookup, where he remained until Monday morning, when he was brought before Judge George W. Ford, charged with assault, breach of the peace, intoxication and being a common drunkard. He pleaded not guilty. Dr. Adam was called to examine the man and gave it as his opinion that he was apparently insane, possibly as result of drink.
 Justice Ford, on recommendation of Prosecutor J. C. Roraback. bound the man over, to Litchfield no bond heinz fixed, to have his condition observed and further disposition of his case brought up in the superior court. Con- stable Rhoades took him to LitchfelG the same day
Connecticut western news., 1915-12-16
Connecticut Postmasters.

President Wilson Friday sent to the senate for confirmation the following list of names to be postmasters in Con- necticut: Egbert A. Mooreho1se, Kent; William J. Wood, Westport; Daniel J. Darlington. Beacon Falls; James Bride, jr., East 4addam Charles Harrington, Essex; Partick Riley, Killingly; Will liam F. Delaney, New Britain; Henry Kelley, New Canaan; B. F. Mahan, New London; Clifford k. Chapman, Mantle, and John O 'Rourke, Williman- tic. These are ali recent appointments.
Connecticut western news., 1915-12-16
To Sons of Veterans.

Commander c. $. Thurston, of Hiram Eddy Camp, Sons of Veterans, has issued the following notice to members, of whom there are quite number in Canaan:
 "A meeting of Camp No. 3 will be held at Union Hall, Lakeville, Friday, Dec. IT, at 7:30 p. m.
 "This is the last meeting of the year, and election of officers for 1916 will be held.
 ''It is an occasion which you must not miss if you can possibly be present.
 Several kinds of entertainments will be furnished; among other things, an oyster supper.
 Don't fail to attend and make this a rousing meeting."
Connecticut western news., 1915-12-16
Don't Have To-

The Litchtield Enquirer, briefly re- ferring to the recent death of D. l.. Peirce, our "oldest native resident, !" says they don't consider 92 years 8 great age, over in Litchtield, where there are "several people over 92. 1" But why shouldn't there be? The town of Litchfeld is great many years older than Canaan.-Connecticut Western News.
 Besides, people don't have to live so fast over there. Pittsfield Eagle.
Connecticut western news., 1915-12-16
Bridgeport Lacks School Facilities.

Secretary Charles D. Hine, of the state board of education has been in- formed that not all the children of school age in Bridgeport have the means of obtaining a common school education. The agent says that when he reported to the Bridgeport school authorities names of children not attending school, he met with the reply that there was no room for them. In a number of in- stances the children belong to families of immigrants lately arrived and whose names and ages of the children were re- ported to the state board of education by the immigration authorities in New York.
Connecticut western news., 1915-12-16
Industry for Winsted.

The Union Metallic Cartridge Con- pany, of Bridgeport, has made arrange ment, it was learned last week, with the Brown Machine Company, of Win sted, for the use of its plant for the manufacture of tools. A force of thirty machinists is expected there from Bridgeport i'll @ few days.
Connecticut western news., 1915-12-16
Killed bv Gas

After being missing for three days Charles Lange, bachelor, was found dead on a couch in his home in the West End at Bridgeport, Wednesday. Medical Examiner Garlick expressed the opinion that the dead man had been the victim of accidental gas poisoning. Lange was a member of Hamilton Commandery, Knights Templar, and formerly served in Egypt in the British army.
Connecticut western news., 1915-12-16
New T telephones.

Miss Ella J. filling, 38-3. Joseph 5. Adam, I2-13. Miss Lena Blair, 147- W. $. Kernaghan, 58-2. John W. Maroon. 24-6. Robert Roger, 37 2.
 Charles F. Roberts, 91-5. Mrs. Henry Wolfe. 5I-5.
Connecticut western news., 1915-12-16
Robbed Judges House.

The home of Judge Alfred Austin, of Norwalk, was entered Wednesday night by burglars while the family was en- tertaining guests on the first floor, and $10,0C0 worth ofs jewelry and silver ware was taken. The rooms on the second floor were ransacked. There are no clues.
Connecticut western news., 1915-12-16
SALISBURY CHOIR.

Rev. Dr. John Calvin Goddard, president of the Salisbury Choir, made annual report in his inimitable fashion. thus:
 The Salisbury choir rejoices in its name: it is appropriate to a cathedral town, is distinctive, sonorous. original.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-06-08

necessary for choice, 5S; Shea 72, Reynolds 45. MT. Shea was declared elected.
 Stoninston Pointers.
 The selectmen met in regular month ly session Monday afternoon.
 Mrs. Eliza Van Etten is visiting her son in Derby. , Rev. James E. O'Brien, pastor of St. Mary'S church, is on annual retreat
 Open cars were welcomed on the Groton-Stonington road during the heated period of Monday.
 Miss Rose Gilmore, who spent Sun day at her home in the borough, re- turned Monday to the normal school at Willimantic.
 The streets surrounding Wadawan- muck square have been oiled and there's no more street dust in that vicinity.
 As earlier announced, when Stoning- ton grange holds Neighbors' night in the Road church Wednesday evening, the entertainment programme will be furnished by visiting grangers from Westerly, North Stonington, Ledyard and AShaway.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-06-08

Members of the New England Ceme- tery association, with their wives and daughters, to the number of 50, will be guests of the Westerly branch of the Granite Manufacturers association. They will visit the several quarries and lunch will be served the visitors at The Rhode Island. Then an automo- bile tour will be taken and Watch Hill, Point Judith and Narragansett Pier be visited. The visitors arrived in Providence Monday morning from Boston, Springfield, Portland, Me, and Vermont, and visited the several ceme- teries of that city and attended a the atre in the evening.
 The trip is taken annually in place of the third quarterly meeting of the association. William Lord of Law renee, Mass. is president of the New England association.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-06-08
Robert M. Hiscox, doing business in

Robert M. Hiscox, doing business in Main street, Westerly, as Robert M. Hiscox & company, electrical con- tractor and dealer in electrical sup plies, was adjudged bankrupt Monday afternoon by Judge Arthur L. Brown in the United States district court in Providence upon a voluntary petition. The petition states the liabilities at S7,011.10, with assets of $12,125. in cIuding a life insurance policy which has lapsed. The case was referred to Nathan W. Littlefield, referee in bank ruptcy.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-06-08

William Ryan, who was to manage the Columbia house at Watch Hill this season, died very suddenly of night. He had been out for a short walk and on his return to the hotel office in chair and died almost iIr- mediately- For the past 28 years he was employed as an assistant steward at the Watch Hill house, his wife being the housekeeper. He ar rived at the Hill about three weeks ago and was arranging to open the Columbia house. MT. Ryan was a res ident of Springfield, Mass, and about 50 years of age. He was known to nearly every resident of Westerly and Watch Hill and had a number of friends in Norwich.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-06-08
WESTERLY TOWN OFFICERS CHOSEN
At First Meeting of New Council Held Monday-EIls to Have Use of Town Hall for Flag Day Exercises-Three On Highway Committee Manchester Unity Aids War Sufferers-Sudden Death of William Ryan.

Thorpe were appointed a committee on street lights. Thomas Mckenzie civil engineer. submitted a survey and grade for a section of Elm and Beach streets, asked for by residents to per- init of the proper construction of gran olithic sidewalks. The grade was ac- cepted-
 Tavern licenses were granted to Rose Collins for Pleasant View house, A. P. Dick for Colonial house at Watch Hill, c. B. Bliven for The wigwam at Pleasant View, Alexander R. Cav itt was granted a milk dealers license and also a victualling license for Pleasant View. The council adjourn ed to Tuesday, July 6.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-06-08

The council then elected town off cers for the ensuing year, as follows:
 Auditors-Walter B. Wheeler. RicE- ard Butler. Town ergeant-Herbert P. Clark Constables with Power to Serve Civil Process-Ja1nes E. Burk, and Russell L. SIocum.
 Police Constables Without Power to Serve Civil Process-James Maxwell, Arnold 1T. Burdick, William Culley, Horace E. Burdick, Daniel T. Talbot, J. Henry Burke, James A. Saunders, Michael Brown, Walter H. Nask, Lewis Stanton, Michael Curtin, Michael Brown, John Reardon, Philip E. Brown, John M. Hines, Daniel Mur- F. Bliven, Howard w. Swan. Elinu S. Chesebro, Wilfred Clark. William E. Saunders, Joseph Giversinic, Harry Kingsley, Michael J. Burke. Henry E. Chace, Joseph H. Church, Arthur F'a- verio, Charles A. Dion, Patrick H. Morrison. Samuel Patton. Walter E. Wheeler, Russell L. Slocum, William E. Burk. William H. Greene, James c. Stewart, John s. Thompson, Jr., Everett A. Kingsley, Joseph D. Wells, Adam Archie. A. T. L. Ledwidge, Charles H. Fay, Azel B. Larkin. Dan ieI J. Donohue, Lewis Stanton, Walter H. Nash
 Corders of Wood-A1bert H. Lang worthy, Simon P Nichols.
 Sale of Lumber-Albert N. Gran dall.
 Gauger of Casks-Albert H. Lang worthy.
 Packers of F'ish-James o. Babcock, Charles H. Crandall, Stephen Collins, Ellery Barber.
 Sealer of Weights and Measures Ellery Barber
 Auctioneers- Oliver P CrandaG, PISSpll T. S1naJ1ro p dleton, Elisha E. Carpenter.
 Sealer of Leather-George A. Cham plin.
 Measurer of Grains-John T. Ed mond Albert H. Langworthy. Surveyors of Land-Thomas NcKen- zie and George w, Woodward. Sealer of Coal and Merchandise Thomas J. Welch. Henry R. Segar and Elmer F. Daley. Field Drivers-Wil1iam B. Briggs, James Babcock and Horatfo D. Hea- ley
 Pound Keepers-william c. Gavitt, James H. Babcock, Henry c. Lam phear, Isaac Bent, William B. Briggs and Horatio D. Healey. Fence Viewers-Joseph Frasier John W. Berry and George Chapman.
 Superintendent of Chimney Build ing-Herbert P. Clark. Commissioner of Wrecks-Stephen w. Collins. Harbor Masters-George F. Barber and Charles E. Coon. Tree Warden-Edward L. Gavitt.
 oroner-Everett A Kingsley. Committee on Burial of Deceased Soldiers-John B. Brown. Police ConstabIes with Pay-Thorn- l as E. Brown. Edwin B. West, Fred T. Mitchell, Albert c. Lamphear, Donald Ferguson.
 Chief of Police-Thomas E. Brown. Sergeant of Police-Edwin E.. West. The salary of chief of police was fixed at $80 a, month and of patrolmen $7O.
 Edward M. Burke was unanimously reelected judge of probate at a salary l of $500 a year, Harry B. Agard was reappointed without opposition to the position of town solicitor at @ salary of $50 a month. There was discussion as to l the small pay given for the excellent 1 service rendered, and it was voted to increase the salary to $60 a month, which the councilmen considered in adequate, but some better than the old salary. The change was on mo- l tion of Councilman Flynn. Lewis Statnton was elected health l officer and the salary was fixed at $20O.
 Dr. Thomas E. Robinson was re- l elected milk inspector. l It was voted that the council, as a whole, act as police committee.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-06-08
All Fall for LimeIioht.

Vic Emmanuers picture in the paper came high, but he just had to baYea1t-ENa hingtopxPostr
Norwich bulletin., 1915-06-08

The first meeting of the new coun ciI of the town of Westerly was held Monday morning with all members present: William CuIley, Maurice W. Flynn, Charles G. Craig, Thomas B. Robinson, Francis G. Haswell, Daniel F. Larkin and Howard B. Thorpe, the latter two being newly elected mem bers. Clerk Everett E. Whipple dis tributed the certificates of election to each members, and administered the oath of office, the clerk being sworn in by President Culley. The clerk called for nomination of a president of the council and Mr. Culley was unanimously reelected. After the readin gof the records of the last reg ular meeting and the intervening spe- cial meetings, and their approval. the bills for the month of May were or dered paid.
 Chief of Police Thomas B. Brown reported 16 arrests during May. the arrests and disposition being explain ed in detail
 Lewis Stanton, health officer, report ed one case of dtphtheria during tEe month.