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Connecticut western news., 1915-11-11
Gov. Holcomb's ProcIamatio n.

+tMore than two and one-half cen- turies ago the people of this common. wealth established for the nation the custom of annually setting apart day in the fall of the year when they should return thanks to God for His bounty to them. Yet rarely in all the years have our people had so abundant cause to observe such a day. AS often before, once again He has heaped our bins with the fruits of the earth until they overrun. He has multiplied to us material wealth and prosperity. Yet, far more than these things, now in His mercy He has fenced us about from the pain and suffering that is making deso- late so many lands; in times of stress and turmoil He has held stable our in- stitutions, kept untarnished our honor. So has He preserved. to us the op- portunity to go forward along the paths of national and individual righteous ness hallowed by the deeds and hopes of our forefathers. 1t is our duty to give thanks to Him without whose help these things could not be, and that we may do so unitelly, I do now designate Thursday, November the twenty fifth as a day of Thanksgiving and call upon all the citizens of this State, on that day, humbly and sincerely to bow before their God, in gratitude for these His Blessings, and in prayer for the continuance of His mercies unto us. "
Connecticut western news., 1915-11-11
NEW CHORAL OFFICERS
Local Chorus Holds Annual Meeting
 and Has Fine Time.


 The annual meeting of the Canaan Choral Society was held at the Town Hall on Monday night. There was a large attendance, about TO being pres ent. The treasurer, J. l.. Parsons, re- ported balance in the treasury of $65. The registrar, G. P. Hardenbergh. re- ported that the average attendance last season was 91 per cent. The follow ing officers were elected:
 President, Rev. E. o. Gillette.
 Vice. President, R. D. Peirce.
 Secretary and treasurer, J. L. Par sons.
 Registrar, G. P. Hardenbergh.
 The above officers and the following were elected directors: Rev. L. E.. Travis, Mrs. F. H. Lee, A. E. Creevey, Mrs. E. T. Rowe and Miss May Kegler. A vote was taken sending to Mir Paine the greetings of the chorus and pledging as an expression of loyalty to him the support of the chorus to those who are to be responsible for the suc- cess of the chorus during his absence.
 After the business session an enter tainment consisting of duets by Miss DeHart and Miss Kegler, and songs by John Bianchi and contests and games were enjoyed. The refreshments served were ice cream and waters.
Connecticut western news., 1915-11-11
AUTOS COME TOGETHER
Rood and Lyles Collide Near the Rail-
 road Crossing.

Monday evening, just about dark, near the main street crossing ot the Berkshire division. collision occurred between the Ford auto owned and driven by Edson Rood, of the Canaan Southfield stage route and the Dodge runabout of the Electric Power Con- pany, driven by H. E. Lyles, which put both cars temporarily out of busi- ness, though neither was badly crippled.
 Rood was driving up from the station, with quantity of baggage, and intend ing to stop at the corner of Railroad street and take in his family to return to Mill River, and had just emerged from the depot "park'' upon Main street, when Lyles drove up Main, go- ing east. He was unable to see the Rood car in time to slow up or stop, owing to the fagman's shanty which obstructed his view. Rood attempted to stop when he saw the Lyles car almost upon him, but his brake proved defective, and the cars came together
 The Rood car had the front axle twisted and a couple of bolts broken, which caused two side wheels to come off, on the left side, and the car col lapsed on that side. The Lyles car had its fender bent, lamp smashed and it's front axle bent. Nobody was hurt. Both cars were taken to garage for re- pairs.
 MT. Rood was obliged to hire an auto to take his family home.
 The dagman's shanty, which hides the view of portion of the railroad driveway has been responsible for other accidents there, and it is probable that it will be removed to the northwest corner of the crossing.
Connecticut western news., 1915-11-11
The Anti Treat.

Dear old London, owing to the exigencies of war times. has abolished treating in the pubs. For the benefit of those who may have to obey a simi. lar order in this country if certain re. forms are inaugurated, we make the following suggestions: Patrons of a public house must observe the forty foot rule-that is, they must not ap- proach within less than forty feet from one another. Persons recognizing friends at this safe distance may shout through a megaphone: "Hello, old codger, what'll I have?" Old Codger in return may answer, "Thanks, I don't care if you do." Then the first may say, "I m drinking hearty, old chap" to which Old Chap may reply: Here's looking at me-" After which the first may observe: Well, will have an other? ?" and the second will respond: "Thanks; make it the same. |" This ceremony will be known as an anti-treat.
Connecticut western news., 1915-11-11
Big Fire in Wauregan.

Six tenement houses and barn we're destroyed by fire in Wauregan near Danielson, Sunday morning, and a bakery nearby was saved only after the Danielson fire department had arrived. The firemen were too late to save the other property, which was valued at $25, 1000.
 The houses were occupied by the families of employees of the mills, and some thrilling jumps from the second story windows to the ground were re- ported. The barn was completely burn ed but the horses, wagons and other material in it were saved. Forty per- sons were made homeless. The arrival of apparatus from Danielson and Gen. tral Village saved the village from be- ing wiped out.
Connecticut western news., 1915-11-11
Exhibit of New England Products.

The New York, New Haven and Hartford Railroad Company and the Central New England Railway Com. pany are making an exhibit of products of the farms and waters of Southern New England at the South Station, Boston, Mass, and visitors to the South Station recently who have witnessed this display have received vivid i'm. pression not only of the sea food products, for which this part of the country is famous, but also of some ot the agricultural products of Southern New England.
 The exhibitionn is in large glass cases, one of which contains specimens of sea food products such as Holsters, mackerel, oysters, clans and crabs. These products are contained in glass jars, and are preserved in a special solution prepared for this purpose, which keeps the contents of the jars in | their natural state.
 h another case are jars containing specimens of Southern New England s fruit and vegetable products. There are samples of peaches, pears, apples, l strawberries, plums. grapes, ,cranberries, celery, etc., that have been grown in Southern New England during the past season.
 It is the intention of the Industrial Bureau of the New York, New Haven and Hartford Railroad and the Central New England Railway, under whose direction this exhibit has been ar- ranged, to extend 1t considerably in the near future so that practically every product that is produced extensively in Southern New England and that may be exhibited in this manner will be displayed.
 The growing of vegetables. small fruit and truck ill Southern New Eng land is already large industry in this section, but the possibilities of growth in the production of these food products are unexcelled. The consumption of small fruits, vegetables and truck is growing more rapidly than the produc- tiOn, and the demand for euch products may be shown from the estimate of one authority in one of the Southern New England states. This authority states that the consumption of food products in that particular state is $80, 1000, 900 pre- annum while the production of such food products is bare $20, ,000,- 900 per annum.
Connecticut western news., 1915-11-11
New Haven Changes,

The New York, New Haven and Hartford Railroad Company has ap- pointed W. l.. Kinsell, assistant shop superintendent at the company's shops at Readville, Mass. Mr. Kinsell was until appointed to this new position chief clerk to assistant to the Vice. President David Van Alstyne.
 H. V. McKedy, who has been chief clerk to the Mechanical superintendent, G. W. Wildin, since 1907, has been appointed chief clerk to MT. Van- Alstyne, succeeding Mr. Kinsell.
 W. $. Gillette, who has been in the office of the Mechanical Superintendent for several years, has been appointed chief clerk, succeeding MT. McKedy.
Connecticut western news., 1915-11-11
To Dedicate Church.

The new St. Patrick's church in Falls Village is to be dedicated next Sunday at 10:30 o'clock, with impressive and imposing ceremonies. Bishop Milan will officiate at the exercises and Rev. Father Ramon, of Willimantic, form CT pastor, will celebrate the Mass. It is expected that considerable number of the clergy will be present and the oc- casion will be one of memorable impress siveness and importance in the Catholic history of Falls Village.
Connecticut western news., 1915-11-11
Auto Kills Girl.

~ While walking to her home on the Connecticut turnpike, in Norwalk, Sat- urday night, Miss Rose Tavlin, nineteen years old, was struck by an automobile driven by Dr. H. Leo Peters, of Bridge port, and received injuries which later resulted in death at hospital in Nor walk. Her skull was fractured.
 Miss Tavlin had been to a theater and was walking home with Guss Greene. He was slightly hurt. Dr. Peters, who was accompanied by a nurse, Miss Cora Nichols, stopped his car and rendered assistance on the spot.
Connecticut western news., 1915-11-11

"The Bible tells us we should love our neighbors," said the good deacon.
 ''Yes; but the Bible was written be- fore our neighbors lived so close," re- piled the mere man.-Philadelphi Re- cord.
 r T*'' x: Are you going to give any parties this winter?'
 "No," replied MT. Cumrox. "Mother and the girls will give the parties, I'll figure, as usual, as the innocent by stander. '-Washingt0n Star
Connecticut western news., 1915-11-11
TALMADGE PULvER'S BODY
Son of Missing Man Interested in
 "Ita's" Disclosures.

The following letter from Harry K Pulver, of Danbury, formerly of Ca- naan, son of the late Talmadge Pulverr speaks for itself:
 Editor News: It has been with E great deal of interest that read tue item in your issue of today regarding the disappearance of my father, and the answer made regarding it by tho woman the entertainment in the Town Hall.
 lowing to certain circumstances and also letters left me by my father at thu tune of his disappearance, there never has been the least doubt in my mind that he committed suicide; and if there is, or can be developed, the least clue that such was not the case, trust thaS I may be immediately notified. and you can assure your townspeople that neither means or expense will be spared in tracing out the clue.
 "Also, wish you would express to your townspeople my deep appreciation of the interest shown in the case, which is and has always been a matter of vital importance to me.
 Sincerely yours,
 HI. F. Pulver.
 "Danbury, Conn, Nov. 4.."
 Inasmuch as "Ita," the seeress re- ferred to, is to fill a return engage ment here the last three nights of next, week, it is possible that somebody may venture to repeat the question of Tal- madge Pulver's whereabouts, in the hope of securing a further clue, though her manager forbade her to amplify her brief statement that the missing man was murdered for money, and his body buried on farm within ten miles of his home. The son might have better success than disinterested per son in securing further detail in s matter of such manifest interest to him, by coming up and interviewing the lady at first hand.
 There are those who believe "Ita'' gave a random answer to the question. stopping on the side of safety, and that there is nothing in her conclusion Others maintain that her remarkably accurate answers to other questions en- title her to credit for occult or mysteri- ous powers and that the slight clue she gave in the Pulver case should be fol- lowed up.
 We recall an incident, a quarter of H century ago, in some respects like the. Pulver case. A man in Norwalk sud- denly disappeared and although thorough search was made, no trace of him could be found. Murder and sui eide theories were discussed, but un, satisfactory conclusion was arrived at Shortly afterward travelling clair- voyant informed questioner that the man had been drowned and that his body would be found entangled in twigs at certain spot at the edge of the river. bank. And there the body was found, exactly as described.
 Dr. Rinaldo, manager of "ItaT writes:
 q am obliged to contradict the re-. port of any reward or auto service be- ing offered 'Ita' or self, regards the Pulver matter, as in last weeks News. which was the first I had heard of it. Nothing to it at all. '"
Connecticut western news., 1915-11-11
State Police Busy.

The state police investigated 2,035 cases during the fiscal year ending September 30, according to the annual report made public last week. The greatest number of these were viola tions of the automobile law-293; with liquor violations a close second with 245. The greatest number of investi- gations in any one city was in Bridge port, with 63.
Connecticut western news., 1915-11-11

"What are your views on the subject of woman suffrage ?''
 "L'm for it, replied Senator Sorg- hum. "And if women get the vote hope they'll go step further and take the privilege away from lot of the men who have been misusing it, ''- Washington Star.
Connecticut western news., 1915-11-11

"Why did she leave her husband ?" "He lost all his money"
 "How ?''
 "She spent it. "-Boston Transcript. "You say that Jenkins. owes every thing he has to you"
 "Worsel He owes much more than he has to me. "-Boston Transcript.
Connecticut western news., 1915-11-11
Glynn and Oakley Speaks.

Congressman James F. Glynn, of
 our own Fourth district and Congress man P. Davis Oakley, of the First, were
 the speakers at a get together supper in
 Waterbury, Thursday evening. Both spoke on preparedness. Mir. Glynn said:
 For one, am ready to take my stand on the side of preparedness. If we are to be guided by the lamp Of ax- perience, no other course seems either. safe or sane. Safety first, ought to be good national slogan. Let us not close our eyes to the signs of the times. The millennium has not yet. arrived aud. we are unable to drag it in by the ears No sensible persons want war, but lot us not be misled or frightened by tho bogy of militarism. It is idle to talk of relying on volunteer soldiery. To- day war is science and all authorities agree that at least one years time is needed to properly train an infantry man, while two or three years is nec- essary for the proper training of. calvery or artillery"
 Congressman Oakley, after admitting. that he had been elected president of the Bald-H Head Club of America, in. Winsted, lon the anniversary of Con- gressman Glynn's wedding" said that he heartily agreed with the opinion of his colleague in regard to the na- tion's preparedness. The Hartford Congressman said, too, that it would be a mighty good thing if the term Of President of the United States could be, either six or eight years, and that a. President should serve but one term. Put a man in there who cannot be re- elected, and let him run the affairs of the nation without being harrassed by politics." declared the speaker.
Connecticut western news., 1915-11-11

Miss Sereleat tells mo that she in- tends to take up settlement work" '"
 "Then, she doesn't intend to get married? :? kmM
 "Um-well, a man waiting for a train can't get aboard if it fails to ar. rive, can he ?"-Birmingham Age Herald. s.--
 . = "So you want your wife to vote ?'',
 "Assuredly. Only hope she won't insist on the masculine custom of bet- ting hat on the election. ."-Washing- ton Star.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-10-27

A MAsoUB surprise party was given TO
- Miss Jean Baron In honor OF her
birthday by the members Of the UNIQUE
Club, Of which she is sponsor. at her
residence. 500 South 6th street.
An elaborate supper was served, when
the members Of the Unique Club and
friends voiced their sentiments in honor
OF the occasion.
Among those present were Miss Sarah
Baron. Mr. Joseph Freides, Miss Gertrude
Silvers, Mr.. Samuel Weitz. Mr.. Larry
Gerson. Miss Rae Baron, Miss Pearl
Burnstein Miss Melba Buxbaum, Miss
Freda Buxbaum. Miss Helen Abrahams.
Miss Sarah Gerson, Miss Essie Deutsch,
Miss Fannie Cohen, Miss Helen Margolis,
Miss Rose Krakowitz Miss Grace Chud-
nofsky Miss Sarah Magil. Miss Miriam
Magil. Miss Helen LEBLANC. Miss Gussie
Steinberg. Mr., David Rowe. Mr.. Samuel
Schalita. Mr.. Emanuel Wirkman. Mr. Mil
ton milestone, Mr. Myers Squires Mr..
Morrie Deutsch, Mr. Benjamin Sobelman.
Mr. Harry Seidenberg, Mr.. Benjamin Sill
vers, Mr.. Harry Katman. Mr.. Victor
Schwartz, Mr.. Samuel Lipschutz Mr..
Charles Smolens, Mr.. Harry Stelnberg,
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-10-27
Suffrage Events Today

EQUAL FRANCHISE SOCIETY.
The Following speakers will leave the head
quarters Of the Equal Franchise Society IS
south 9TH street, at 1880 p. m:
145 - Germantown avenue and Diamond
street, Miss Louise Hall and James II. Dix.
l45..25th and Christian streets. Mrs Eliza
ps;45-23d and South streets. DR.. George Earle
745-City Hall Plaza Miss Janet Flanner
and Graham c. Woodward
145-Broad street and MONTGOMERY avenue
MISS Bertha Sapovits and j. ii. Bruner
1:46-1Ith and Snyder avenue Miss Anna
McCue ana j. w. Higgins. ESQ.
l;4o-0th and Olney avenue. Mrs Robert J..
% p1:45-7th and Ritner streets. Mrs. Elizabeth
Brown
s;45-7th and Snyder avenue Samuel Moyer-
7;45-17th and South Streets. c. e. Wells.
s;45-Germantown avenue and Haines street,
7:i5,,Ridse and Columbia avenues Harry
Lowenburg.
s;45-2Sd and Columbia avenue. t. L. Wilson.
WOMAN sUFFRAGD PARTY.
7:30 D. m.-Meeting at 9TH and Venango
streetsi speakersi Mrs. William Albert Wood
asd Mis- esiiasy SiSs ysf s 9o47 South street, speak
ers. Mrs. Harry Phillips and c. NJ. Bimmer.
s y. m.-Mass- meeting at 52d and Pine
streets; speakers, Mrs. Ella Reeve Bloor. Miss
Sara D. Chambers. ss' A. s. oi@sted oidOSdd and Miss
$3.50 ,. 'm'@Meetins at 4th and Norris streets.
under auspices Of the Philadelphia County So
eietX SPEAKERS. Miss Grata Erickson and Mrs.
SAB D. Meeting at Germantown avenue
and cayuEa street; speakers, Miss Gertrude
Noar and Miss Jane Myer
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-10-27
Debutante Doings

Miss Alfredo Cope Lewis will make her
debut this afternoon at tea to be given
by her parents, Mr. and Mrs. william
Draper Lewis, at their home. 495 East
Graver's lane A number of debutantes
viii assist In receiving among whom will
be Miss Elizabeth Wharton Downs, Miss
Mary Dixon Thayer, Miss Maria Thayer
Graham, Miss Mary H. Merrck. Miss
Caroline H. Pemberton, Miss Frances w.
Scott. Miss Charlotte Eleanor Pepper
Miss Mariana w. Gowen, Miss Margaret
Onderdonk Remak, Miss Anita Marjory
Taylor, Miss Barbara Benson, Miss Mar
ion d. Grant Miss Mary Stuart Wurts
Mrs j. Allison Scott Mrs. George
Wharton Pepper, Mrs. Theophilus B.
Stork, Mrs. Francis A. Lewis and Mrs
Charlton Yarnall will assist Mrs. Lewis
in receiving.
In the evening Mr.. and Mrs. Alexander
j. Dallas Dixon, Of 1915 Clinton street
Will give "a theatre party, followed by
supper, IN honor of Miss Mary Dixon
Thayer, Miss Margaretta Dixon Myers
and Miss Sarah Sergeant Myers
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-10-27

silk net forming a most becoming nchu
around the neck. Large picture black
velvet hats were worn and they carried
loose bunches OF maiden hair fern and
cosmos. The little flower girl wore a
simple white frock of tucked MULE Her
hat was OF lace. trimmed with pink rib
bon and pink rosebuds. and she carried
a basket filled with pink sweetheart roses.
reception was held Immediately after
the ceremony at the home OF the brides
cousin, Miss Bruen, at i22 South 18th
street
After an extended wedding trip Mr.. and
Mrs. Cartwright viii he at home after
November u at 1Ss Highland avenue,
Chestnut Hin
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-10-27
OCTOBER BRIDES OUTNUMBER
THOSE OF OTHER MONTHS
Miss Lenore du Prunay Rousse to Become Bride of Mr.
j. Graham French-Miss Mildred Patton Marries
Henry Cartwright, Jr.-Other Weddings

THE marriage of Miss Lenore du Pru-
i nay Rousscl, daughter of DIR. and Mrs.
Albert f. Roussel. to Mr.. ]. Graham
French will be solemnized this evening
at O'Clock in the Holy Trinity Memorial
Chapel, 22d and Spruce streets. The cere-
mony will be performed by the Rev. w.
H. Graf. assisted by the Rev. Henry G.
Stone, vicar of the chapel. The bride,
who will be given in marriage by her
father. will wear an exquisite gown of
ivory white satin, veiled in old family
lace, with a train of satin. The long
tulle veil will be arranged on the coiffure
with lace and orange blossoms and a
shower bouquet of lilies of the valley will
be carried
Mrs James H. Emack will be matron
of honor. and the bridesmaids will include
Miss Margaret c. Yardsley, Miss Anna
r. Wetherill, Miss Gladys Hetherington,
Miss Eleanor Edmonds, Miss Dorothy
Tremaine and Miss Annette Glading, Of
New York.
The little flower girl, Miss Augusta
French Wallace. of Louisville, Ky, a
niece of the bridegroom, will wear a
dainty white lingerie frock. tied with yel-
low ribbons, and will carry an old-fash-
ioned basket filled with yellow daisies.
Mr.. Clayton French will act as best man
and the ushers will be Mr.. Albert Z.
Roussel, Jr., Mr.. George II. Earle, Sd,
Mr.. Il. Morris Kempton, Mr.. Ralph Dus-
ton, of Charleston. S. c.; Mr.. Joseph
Ewing and Mr.. Philip Bliss, of Boston.
The interior of the chapel and the
chancel will be banked with palms, ferns
and autumn foliage and flowers.
Immediately following the ceremony a
small reception will be held at the resi-
dence of the brides parents, 2l0S Pine
street.
Mr.. and Mrs. French, upon returning
from their wedding journey. will live at
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-10-27
CORLEY-BROWN.

A pretty wedding will take place this
afternoon in the Church of the Immacu-
late Conception, Germantown, when Miss
Mary Brown, daughter of Mr.. and Mrs.
James Brown, of 537 Richmond street,
will become the bride Of Mr.. James Nor
man Corley, of 767 South goth street. The
ceremony will be performed by the pas
tor the Rev. NJ. j. Higgins. The bride,
tor. the Rev. NJ. j. Higgins. The bride
will be attended by her sister, Miss Nora
Brown, as bridesmaid. Mr.. John Heber-
lin will act as best man. A large re-
ception will be held this evening at the
home of the brides parents, after which
Mr.. and Mrs. Corley will leave for a trim
through New York State.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-10-27
Chestnut Hill

Mrs w p. squibb. of 219 East sedg-
wick avenue, will give a masked dance
on Saturday evening Of this week. The
guests win include Mr.. and Mrs. Walter
p. Knecbt. Mr.. and Mrs Horace Nc
Fetridse. Mr.. and Mrs. Clyde Brewster.
Mr. and Mrs. Harry Hopper, Mrs George
Kessler, Jr.. AIR and Mrs. Lore Franklin
field, Mr.. and Mrs. Walter Schaefer Mr..
and Mrs. John Bland, Mr. and Mrs. Harry
Haus, Mr.. and Mrs. e. e. Davis, Jr..
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles l.. Wink. Mr.. and
Mrs Joseph Stewart, Mr.. and Mrs VIII
liam Yerkes Mr.. and Mrs. Frederick
Leonard, Mr.. and Mrs. FVederick Rieg-
ner. Mr.. and Mrs. Benjamin Scull. Mr..
and Mrs. Victor Dreisbach.