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Norwich bulletin., 1915-09-02
FRUIT. AND VEGETABLES.
Being Put Up For Table Use During
WirSer-Peaches Just Now.

This is the season when every
woman who has been fortunate as to
be simply reared. who knows the Joy
OF working with her hands, feels an
overwhelming desire to get into the
kitchen and put up fruit and vege-
tables for the family table during the
winter"
Never before has there been such a
nation-wide campaign advocating
greater use of fruit and vegetables
throughout the year. The dietetic
value of fruits is recognized and the
economical housewife is storing her
shelves with fruits of all varieties. In
canning fruit she is planning to- keep
her medicine chest empty and her
children's cheeks ruddy and her whole
household in healthy condition. Now
Norwich bulletin., 1915-09-02
Troop No. as Camp.

Troop No. spent the second week
of August camping at Mumford's cove,
near Groton Long Point. The party,
numbering 20, left Norwich in Mt.
Bakers launch Winnie, at 1880 and
landed at what was to be the camp
at p. m. AS the large boat could
not get near shore, the baggage and
tents were loaded into the rowboat and
transported to shore, where the scouts
who had been already landed waited.
They paked it up the hill to the camp
site. The tents were pitched and
trenches dug around them to allow the
water to run off. The tents were
hardly up before it started to rain.
Everyone found it hard to sleep the
first night and were up before the sun
the next morning, but as the week
wore on they got used to it and slept
like tops.
Squads were appointed to different
tasks such as collecting f1rewood, car
rying water, airing bedding and tents
and keeping the camp in good order.
fine spring. and plenty of good
firewood were right at hand. The cook
ing was done in stove, which was
found in an old shed, and two fire.
places. The meals, prepared by Mr..
Baker, could not have been any better
and everyone did full justice to them,
frequent trips being necessary to New
London for more supplies.
Hikes were taken to Poquonnoc and
Bushy Point and signalling was prac-
ticed on the hills behind the camp.
A good deal of time was devoted to
swimming, boating and baseball
Wednesday was visitors day, and
Mr.. Baker met the visitors at New
London and brought them to Camp
Rough-It. A clam chowder was made
for 80, which called everybody into
service. The visitors brought cakes
and fruit, which just touched the spot.
The scouts were grouped together
and had their pictures taken, after
which they entertained with scout
wokr.
Thursday night it rained and a few
found themselves lying in puddles.
Friday everyone went to Ocean Beach
for a few hours.
During the week a good deal of fir
ing from Fort Wright could be heard.
The fash and smoke could be seen a
half minute before the. report was
heard.
Camp was broken after breakfast
Saturday and the party arrived in Nor
witch at p. m
Each scout carried a knife, fork,
spoon, cup two blankets, two towels,
box of matches, a tooth brush, comb
and brush and piece of soap.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-09-02
.MIDDLEToWN.

The Joseph S. Amino Co have been
awarded the contract for the mason
work for a new, house in Mfddlefield
for Mr.. Cahill. Henry; Ehlers is the
contractor. They also have the con-
tract for the, mason work for a new
house on Highland avenue for Otto
Ehlers. They have completed the
brick work in the Grand Theatre be-
ing erected on Main street and for A.
Di Elias new house on Spring street
Norwich bulletin., 1915-09-02
Applications for Examinations.

The following scouts have made ap-
plication to the scout commissioner for
second class examinations:
Troop No. 3: Donald Robinson and
Benjamin Covey, semaphore signalling;
Jonathan Johnson, tracking and pac-
ing.
Troop No. 6: Charles Haddad, cook
ing; George Wallen. fire lighting and
tracking; Norman Hines, pacing and
knife and Ratchet.
Troop No. 8.
A preliminary meeting was held last
week in preparation for the coming
fall activities. On Saturday a num-
Der of the members went with Scout
master Avery for a swim at Michigan
lake.
Troop No. q.
The regular meeting of Troop No.
was held Aug. 18th. Transaction of
regular business was followed by a
vote Of thanks to those who made the
outing at Groton Long Point sue
cess
According to the statements of a
few scouts, 1t will not be long before
Troop No. 4 has one or more second
class scouts, they having learned quite
few of the requirements.
Scouts Questions Answered.
Q. Can troop change the age limit
OF its joining members from IL to IA
Norwich bulletin., 1915-09-02
County Improvement League Data
By County Agent r. WARNER :
Factor. InfIusinnoins III. ou.Iity


Cream.
1. A clean. welI-fiavored milk is a
prime requisite of a good cream. To
produce this kind of cream the follow
ing conditions are necessary:
a. Clean, well-ventilated barn.
b. Clean, healthy cows
C. Clean, well-drained barnyard-
d. Clean. healthy mixers.
e. Clean, utensils, free from rust.
2. The cream separator should be
thoroughly washed and sterifzed after
each time 1t is used. Particles of milk
or cream left in the separator act as a
starter" to hasten the souring Of the
cream. .
8. The richness of the cream is q
very important factor, for the best re-
suits cream should contain from 80
to 80 per cent. of butter fat. Thin
cream sours much more quickly than
thick cream; hence thick cream can
be kept sweet with less difnculty than
thin cream. There is also less bulk TO
deliver to the creamery. more SKINNED
milk for feeding purposes, and the
cream is in better form for the butter
maker to handle.
4. The temperature of the cream for
holding should be so degrees F., or
lower If possible. Cream sours very
rapidly at temperatures above so de-
grees F., hence IL should be held at a
temperature below that When prac-
ticable, creamery patrons should have
an ice supply to assist them in this
| respect
5. The mixing of warm fresh cream
with cold cream is never advisable
as the whole mass is warmed thereby
/ and souring will follow more quickly
Always cool the newly separated cream
before adding it to the cream on hand
s. If the cream is thoroughly stirred
4 each time newly separated cream is
added to that on hand, no Jumps will
| form. The formation of Jumps pre-
vents proper sampling of cream fol
| testing, and the patron is the losei
thereby. Stirring also tends to keel
the cream at an even temperature
throughout, thus preventing parts o.
It from fermenting.
| Z. The atmosphere surrounding the
cream should be free from any un'
| desirable odors; hence the cream
| should be kept in a clean. well-venti
lated place in order that doors ma!
| not be taken up by it.
8. The protection of cream can
during hot weather is very important
During delivery in the summer tn
cans should be protected from tn
sun by covering with blankets in orde
that the temperature of the cream ma.
not be raised more than is necessary.
Q. The intervals between deliverie
| of cream depend upon the season o
the year. 1t should be delivered a
| least twice q week in the winter ana
| three times in the summer.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-09-02
DEEP RIVER.

Harry Moore has the contract to
build a two-story addition, 6x21 feet,
to the rear of the engine house, Ripper
and High streets. New plumbing will
be installed and space provided for
storage on first floor and addition to
the kitchen on the second floor.
La Place & Egan have been given
the contract for painting the interior
woodwork Of the town hall. -
Norwich bulletin., 1915-09-02
Good Milk Cows.

The first reason for having good milk
cows on the farm comes from the fact
that they provide the cheapest. best.
and most wholesome food for the fam
lily. Their value is hard to estimate
when we consider the amount saved on
the bills. Their produce is a superior
substitute for many foods necessarily
purchased at high prices. In fact. there
is no economic way Of doing without
plenty of good milk cows on the farm.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-09-02
SELLING THE HENS.
hose Who Know Select the Nom
Layers by Scientific. Plan and Kill
Them. a&

At this time of the year tits very
important that poultry men $should
now which hens to sell to the butcher
nd which would be profitable produc-
rs for a second year. The trap nest is
ne only method. Of obtaining an accu2
ate record of a hens performance as
: the number of eggs she has laid and
hen she laid them. But fortunately
here are several methods by which
ign producing hens can be identified
fitch fer all practical purposes are
early as satisfactory as the trap nest.
One Of the surest indications Of high
reducing power is late melting. The
arlier a hen molts the lower is her
early egg production, SO that a
0ultrymAn who uses this method of
electing alone and selects all of his
lrds that start to mott before Sep
lr17bers 20 will not come far from keep
IL the very best producers. It is much
sitter to be able to find the poor pro-
Norwich bulletin., 1915-09-02

Danbury.-That the new playground
in Balmforth Avenue schoolyard Is
popular is proved by the figures for
the attendance at the playground for
one week. The figures show that the
playground was used by 1926 children
in one week.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-09-02
Ten Per Cent. WAGE Increase.

Hershey. Pa, Sept. 1:-Notices were
posted today at the plant of the Her
shey Chocolate company, announcing
ten per cent. increase in wages to
all pieceworkers About 1900 en-
ployes are affected.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-09-02
GROTON.

Plastering has commenced on the
now house for Jesse Chapman in
Pleasant Valley. The building will be
ready Cor occupancy by the first Of
October. It is expected.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-09-02
Train Service with Galveston Resumed

Galveston, Texas. Sept 1.-Train
service between Galveston and the
main land was established today over
trestle which has been built since
the tropical storm of August 1917,
when the causeway was badly dam
aged. All railroads have lifted the
embargo against freight for Galveston.
1t is considered likely another trestle
will be built ..s,
Norwich bulletin., 1915-09-02
5ulLpfNe OPERATIONS
IN NEW ENGLAND

Statistics of building and engineering
operations In New England as COM
piled by The F. w. Dodge Company
follow:
Norwich bulletin., 1915-09-02

Somers.-Mr and Mrs. George o.
Hodges announce the engagement of
their daughter, Pearl Josephine
Hodges to Edward Joseph O'Donnell
of Thompsonville. The marriage
will take place in january.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-09-02

Hartford.-The annual outing of
Hartford lodge, No. 10. B. P. o. E..
axes place today at the Shorehame.
Norris Cove.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-09-02
STETSON & YOUNG,
Carpenters and Builders

Best work and materials at right
prices by skilled labor.
Telephone. so WEST MAIN ST.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-09-02
SYRACUSE SPENDS NIGHT ON
HouSE-T0PS.

SYRACUSE, n. Y, July ls. "A g1-
gantic figure was seen all last night in
the sky between here and Oneida. Later
it turned slowly into a question mark.
All Onondsga and Oneida Counties on
trail of that It'll point. Public mass
meeting called for this afternoon at state
fair grounds.
Connecticut western news., 1915-05-13
Rural Carrier Examination.

The United States Civil Service Com mission has announced an examination for the County of Litchfeld, Conn.,, to be held at Winsted, New Milford, and Litchfield, Conn. on June 12. 1915, to fill the position of rural carrier at Falls Village, Conn.,. and vacancies that may later occur on rural routes from other post offices in the above mentioned county. The examination will be open only to male citizens who are actually domiciled in the territory of post office in the county and who meet the other requirements set forth in Form No. 1917. This form and application blanks may be obtained from the offices mentioned above or from the United States Civil Service Commission at Washington, D. c. Applications should be forwarded to the Commission at Washington at the earliest practical date.
Connecticut western news., 1915-05-13
John Trieschmann.

John Trieschmann, in his 88th year, died Tuesday at the home of his son, George Treschmann on Church street, of a general breakdown resulting from his advanced age. Deceased had been in feeble health for about a year and for several months past required con stant care and attention.
 He was born in Hesse, Germany, and came to this country about 50 years ago. For many years he was a resi-. dent of Cornwall, where his wife died several years ago. He had been living with his son George here for about five years. He is survived by two sons George H., of Canaan, and William, o1 Torrington.
 Funeral services at the residence of MT. Trieschmann today, Rev. MT. Crichton officiating; interment in the family plot in Cornwall.
Connecticut western news., 1915-05-13
Mutt and.Jeff in Mexico :"

Ton will remember that Our Heroes "Mutt 6 Jeff'' succeeded in properly opening the new canal at Panama last season. None too soon however, as our esteemed president has enlisted the services of "Mutt 6 Jeff to aid ill set. tling the Mexican controversy. Media tion is what the president desired. While our eccentric friends are not quite clear in their minds as to what if is, Jeff kindly offers to cook it if Mutt will get some. Mutt 6 Jeff in Mexi- co" is the vehicle upon which they will ride to another tremendous suc- cess the current season.
 Mutt & Jeff in Mexico' will be at the Mahaiwe Theatre. Great Barring ton on Friday, next, May 21.
Connecticut western news., 1915-05-13
Kittens Home m Tree.

A pussy cat, the property of MT. and Mrs. A H. Bushnell, of Berlin, gave birth to three kittens about four weeks ago and made home for them in a va cant chicken coop. The Bushnell children delighted i'll bringing all their friends to see pussy and her babies. Pussy, however, must have objected to so many visitors, for one morning about week ago she and her little family were missing and the children searched high and low but were unable to locate them. Saturday morning, one of the children discovered pussy climbing out from hole way up in tree in va cant lot in the rear of the Bushnell home. The children soon climbed the tree, and there in the hollow were the missing kittens, sleeping peacefully in their new home, formerly occupied by some song birds.
Connecticut western news., 1915-05-13
Insane Murderer Dead.

Michael Fischl. an insane murderer who has been confined at the Con- necticut Hospital for the Insane since April 19, 1906, died there Thursday at the age of S2 years. Fischl murdered his brother-in law, John Treipl, i'll Westbrook, i'll December, 1905, follow ing a dispute over a wagon. Fischl said that Treipi had stolen it from his barn, and brained him with an axe. The murder took place in broad day light, and there, was no question as to the mans guilt, except as to whether he was sane or not. Dr. Henry S. Noble. at that time superintendent of the Middletown asylum, testified that in his opinion Fischl was insane, and the jury, in few moments returned a verdict of not guilty on the ground of insanity. Judge Case thereupon sen- fenced Fischl to ten years in the insane institution. At the time of the sen tence it was remraked that it was prac- tically life sentence, but Fischl lived longer than most people expected, as he had less than year to serve. Fischl at the time he was sent to the asylum said that he would rather be hanged than go there.
Connecticut western news., 1915-05-13

Association to work wonders and per form miracles. As in all enterprises, great or small, the essential thing is to have men back of it. The more work ing men we can get 10 co operate with
 us, the better. He hoped the organiza- tion would continue to go forward in its work, and was heartily in favor of
 anything that has for it's object the up- lift of the town.
 Managing Editor T. F. Barry, of the Waterbury Republican, who accom- panied blr. Colley to Canaan was called on, and responded with a ringing speech. He said he had been wonder ing whether this was a meeting of the Progressives or the Reactionaries. This was his first visit to Canaan and he
 was favorably impressed with its ap- pearance. "It certainly doesn't look
 us if it were asleep" Located as it is,
 the day is coming when Canaan will attract people from outside--it may be- merely as a summer town at first but
 manufacturing is apt 10 follow, and additional houses will be requirNaF ''Then your troubles will begin,. and they can be discounted oy orgnniza-
 tion." You must be ready vo solve the problems that will arise, and organiza.
 tion will supply the answers to them
 The speaker cited instances of small
 towns, situated much as Canaan is, that have grown to important dimen.
 sions and great prosperity in just that way, as a result of organized readiness on the part of the community. Every citizen should realize that he is bsrE of the community and that he has q part to perform; all the work, in pub lie matters should not be put upon the shoulders of few. Knockers" are of little use in any town; factions may exist but if the factions compete with each other for the good of the com. munity, we'll and good. There will always be problems for town Co solve. and organization will meet the situa- tion.
 The speakers were heartily ap. plauded, and rising vote of thankr was extended to the visiting speakers, after which refreshments were served and all present congratulated the speakers and universally agreed that the Canaan Business Mems Association had received inspiration and a new lease of life as a result of the meeting
Connecticut western news., 1915-05-13
HURLED FROM CAR
William Mcclure Thrown Of at Curve
 Near Hotel

William Mcclure Thrown Of at Curve
 Near Fl oteI
 As the trolley car arriving i'll Canaan at 5:25 sunday afternoon approached tine terminal here, William McGnire, of Railroad street, returning from Ashley Falls, went out on the rear platform, preparatory to alighting. As the car struck the curve. just above the hotel it lurched so violently that Mcclure was lIurIed headlong from the platform. lie struck on his head, cut ting an ugly gash ill his scalp, near the top of his head, rendering him insensi ole. His clothes were torn by the con- tact and he bled profusely. A crowd quickly gathered around the uncon- 5cious man and Dr. Adam was hur riedly summoned, who arrived in a very few minutes. Mcclure quickly eyained consciousness and declared he was all right, and after sitting on the bank beside the track a short time he walked to his home, disdaining even to ake the car for the trip. He was about the next day. as usual. appar entity none the worse for his experience.
Connecticut western news., 1915-05-13
STUDYING THE WEEDS
Good Work Being Done Through
 County Farm League.

On Thursday, May 6, Mir. l.. W kCphart a weed tillage investigator from the Federal Department of Agri- culture, rode with County Agent Man chester through the towns of Goshen and Winchester m connection with Mir. Kephart's studies n methods of eradi- eating the Goshen hardhauk UT shrubhy cinquefoil. This plant, which is n SGT ious pest in pastures. is rare except in Il region extending from tue southern part of Litchiirld County north into Vermont
 No cheap method of controlling it moderately thick stand it may be pulled out by horses at cost of about $l0 per acre. This method had many advan- tagrs, chief among which is that the grodnd is immediately cleared. \ plot in Winchester. treated in this way five years ago and closely pastured sinca,. has become infested
 Another successful method tried by Mir Kephart, has been that of burning the plants in early spring. The burn ing is followed year or two later, 
 growths of four CT six inches, by a thorough spraying with us strong a salt brine us is possible "a make. In some. cases 1t is necessary to repeat the spray. ing after another interval of one or two. years. The cost of this treatment is not very different from that of pulling the plants.
 It is time for apple growers to be prepared for the must important spray ing of the season. This must be made immediately after the petals fall. lis principal object is to do away with tho codling moth, which is chiefly responsi- ble for wormy apples The young worm, after immediately matching, crawls to the calyx end of the small apple and eats a passage into the fruit at that point. The only opportunity to poison him is. inst at this time, as once inside the apple he cannot be reached. So, the importance of having poison awaiting him at the end of the apple is evident.
 For about ten days after the petals fall the young apples point upward and the calyx lobes are open. After that they turn over alu tne ChINN lop%T close. Before they are inverted it is easy to deposit the poison iu the blos- som end, the only spot where it can bo effectual. AfterwaTd it is almost im- possible. From the erect position of tho little apples at this time, the im- portance of spraying downward may also be readily understood. An im- portant aid in accomplishing this among tall trees is tower, which can be easily constructed upon the wagon which carries the spraying outfit The right mixture to use is: 5quarts Com mercial Lime.Sulpher solution, , pounds Arsenate of lead paste, or ll pounds of powder, water to make fifty gallons.
Connecticut western news., 1915-05-13
LADIES' NIGHT
Enjoyable Feature of Canaan Business
 Mems Association.

Ladies' Night las come and gone and the universal verdict is that it was tue most enjoyable event ever given under the auspices of the Business MAn's Association.
 The Canfeld dining room never held as many persons as were seated in it Thursday evening, yet the committee were obliged to disappoint many who would have been invited if the capacity of the dining room had been greater. In the distribution of tickets the com mittee had given preference to mem- oers of the Association, which nearly ex- lausted the available seating space, and 5he balance of the tickets were disposed If to waiting list of applicants who mad expressed desire to attend.
 During the period of arrival of guests. the reception committee greeted the arrivals-tle ladies being received in the parlor while the gentlemen, generally, visited and chatted in the lobby ard about the office. Owing to -he number of trausient guests for the regular supper. it was after 9 o'clock when the coast was clear for the com pany to enter the dining room.
 The new dining room elicited many expressions of admirations from the guests, and the increased capacity re- sulting from the removal of the center pos was much appreciated.
 Rev. A. B. Crichton made the invo- cation before the guests were seated. and the dinner was served expedi- tiously by an extra large force of wait resses. The menu follows:
 Grape Fruit Cocktail
 Burnoise
 Olives Radishes
 Crab Meat la Newburgh
 Saratoga Chips Cucumbers
 Roast Native Turkey
 Mashed Potato French Peas
 Cranberry Sauce
 Lettuce and Tomato Salad
 Neapolitan Ice Cream 7 Lady Fingers Macaroons Erie Cheese Saltines
 After Dinner Mints
 Cafe Noir Ora Rock Water Considering the fact that this was a 'dollar dinner,'' the above menu, it Hoo 1CpNHAGC't4N ODStl NCNls OOuAN netted Landlord Baker very scant profit
 During the feast there was singing oy a qumtette composed of Ivan Cam, Howard Lathrop. John Armstrong and Leonard Caldwell, and "congregational singing of popular and old familiar hymns by the whole assenblage. The jolliest spirit prevailed throughout, and if any person present failed to en- joy the occasion it was because he went there determined not to enjoy it.
 After the last course, President Hol- sapple made brief speech, greeting the guests and stating the purpose of the Association to make ladies' night a feature. Remarks were made and humorous stories told, by Rev. E. C.. Gillette, Rev. A. B. Crichton, Rev. L.. E. Travis and Mr. E. A. Creeyey