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Connecticut western news., 1915-02-25
Methodist Notes.

This evening the subject for the Lent en meditation will be, Signs at the Sea of Galilee-John VI. 1-2l. This is the second in series of studies il; the life of Our Lord. It is hoped that many of the members of the church will avail themselves of the opportunity afforded for refreshing our memories in the life of Our Lord and the consequent growth in spiritual life.
 Sabbath morning, the pastor will preach a missionary sermon. Subject, India.
 The mems bible class meets at 12 o'clock. Subject for consideration, Samuel, the victorious leader. lst Sam, ', 3-17.
 On March F the men of the Mctho- dist church will give their annual dim her in the dining room of the church.
Connecticut western news., 1915-02-25
SCUTT & ROOD SALE STOPPED
injunction by Scutts Attorneys Holds
 Up Mortga yee's Au ton.

The nor gag3 s auction advertised t. taAe pla 6 at the Scu-C & R))i store i'll Ashley Falls last Saturday, did not material ze, owing to injunction pro ceedings The sale was contemplated to satis. y m )rt4age Ou the stock of goo1s, with power of sale ill the mort gage. held by H. D. Humphrey to SC cure $6, 100 advanced by him to the firm when the business was established
 Attorneys for MT. Humphrey. Mess harleS Giddings of Great BarringtO., aAd l.. J NickersOn of West, Cornwall a ld MT. S3utt's counsel. JOyner & .lrvuer of Great Burlington an1 J. c Roraback of Canaan, with Au;tiOnaer Malcolm Douglass, of Great Burlington wore on hand at Ashley Falls. Satur. day and before the auction could pro ceed the injunction. issu31 by Judge Hamilton, of the Superior Court, was served, forbidding the sale for two weeks.
 A hearing will be held Saturday, at Springfield on the application for re- oeiver or the issuance of q permanent injunction. It is thought an amicable settlement may be effected before the expiration of the two weeks.
Connecticut western news., 1915-02-25
Mrs. Waits Entertainment.

The following, from the Cohoes, N. Y., Republican, relates to Mrs Emma Rodemeyer Wait, who is we'll known to The News readers:
 "Scoutmaster E. Van Olinda and the scouts connected with the First M. E. church have reason to be happy over the great success of their entertain ment given last evening". The Sunday school room was crowded. Everyone expected an evening of enjoyment and none were disappointed. The Sunday school orchestra rendered several selec- tion during the evening" The program was arranged and composed by Mrs. A. D. Wait and it did not contain a single dull feature. It brought out in most bright and interesting way in two acts the ideals and work of the Boy Scout movement. The work of the troop and the winning over of the old farmer and his family on whose land the camp was located were vividly portrayed. Assistant Scoutmaster Charles New land in behalf of the Scouts presented silk umbrella to Mrs. Wait as an ex- pression of the boys appreciation of her splendid service.'' ''
Connecticut western news., 1915-02-25
Danbury Hatters Ask s2eo,ooo.

The House committee on appropria- tion will this week act on the proposi- ton advanced before it Saturday at q hearing given to Judge Alton B. Park CT, former democratic candidate for President, and Samuel Gompers and Frank Morrison, president and secre- tary, respectively, of the American Federation of Labor. They urged that an appropriation of $290, 900 be includ- ed in the general deficiency appropria- ton bill to pay the damages, interest and costs assessed against Martin Law Ter and other members of the Hatters Union by the supreme court in the Loewe case from Danbury.
 The appropriations committee was told that Congress did not intend the Sherman antitrust law to apply to labor unions, but that innocent matters have had their homes and savings ac- counts attached under the decision.
 For Congress to pay the fine would be only far, it was argued, since it grew out of alleged faulty wording of the antitrust law.
Connecticut western news., 1915-02-25
Watch Works Stop.

The watch department of the Seth Thomas Clock Company at Thomastons closed down Friday evening for good. This is hard knock to Thomaston as this has been one of the reliable places to work in the past. The watch depart ment has been in existence for thirty years and when in full operation em- ployed between 450 and 500 hands. The entrance of the cheap watch upon the market has in measure been re- sponsible for the slackness of work here. Workmen have been let go now for the past six months SO that the final shut down only affects about seventy five hands. These must all look else where for work, some going to Water bury and Waterville, others to Torring- ton and Bristol. It is hoped by the townspeople that some manufactures will realize the value of the old shop and start up new industry there in la short time.
Connecticut western news., 1915-02-25
pr. Parker's Lecture.

On March 8 at 3:45 p. m. in the Town Hall, Mrs Valeria Parker, NJ. D. will speak to the young women and the mothers of Canaan. This is all opportunity to hear one of the most tactful and forceful speakers ill the state on a subject of vital interest to every woman young or old. Subject, The Story of Life.
 Special invitation is extended to the young women of the High school, the Young Women's Catholic Society, Camp Fire Girls, Queen Esther Circle, Christian Endeavor, Epworth League and all other young women.
 Dr. Parker will address a mass meet ing in the evening at 8 o'clock in the Town Hall. Subject, The Equal Stand ard of Morals for men and women.
Connecticut western news., 1915-02-25
MIlford's Fire.
interest.

Conservative estimates today placed the loss by the burning of the Milford town hall, Friday, at between $50, 900 and $60,0 Insurance covers about $45, 900 of the loss. The town records dating back some 275 years, which it was at first thought had been destroyed, are believed to be intact in the safe.
 The G. A. K. lost its original charter, and the D. A. R. flag which had come down from Revolutionary days. The fire is believed to have started in the rooms of the G. A. R. on the second floor where a reception and smoker was held Thursday night. The cause of the fire has not been determined.
 Five men who were confined in the lookup in the basement suffered severe burns in making their difficult escape from the place.
Connecticut western news., 1915-02-25
School Notes.

Miss Kegler's room held the banner for best attendance for the week end ing February l2. Miss Hanlon holds it for the best attendance for the week ending February l9.
 The regular monthly teachers meet ing was held Monday afternoon in the High School.
 All the schools closed at noon Mon day on account of it being teachers meeting day us well us Washington's 's birthday.
 Charlotte Lucas. member of the third year class of the High school, who has undergone an operation at the Pittsfield hospital is reported to be get ting along nicely.
 Miss Freen, n member of the faculty of the Searles High school, Great Bar rington, Mass, visited our High school Friday.
Connecticut western news., 1915-02-25
FOR ILLEGAL HUNTING
Seven Men Fined by Judge Rudd for
 Violations.

For some months past complaints have been coming to the game protect ing authorities that certain parties in the vicinity of Chapinville and Twin Lakes have made practice of fishing and hunting illegally in that neighbor- hood and that deer, rabbits, fish and other game were being taken contrary to law.
 It was said that dead deer had been found in the woods, from which the loins had heen cut, and the carcasseF left to rot, and evidences were not lacking that gill nets had been set, in the Twin Lakes.
 Acting upon these complaints County Game Warden Ike Hornbeck, of Falls Village, deputized man to patrol the woods and keep an eye out for viola tions of the game laws. The first re- suit of this move was the arrest of seven men, residents of the town of Sails bury, on the general charge of hunting without license. The parties were Harry, Amos and Louis Bonhotels, brothers; Howard Curtiss, Wallace Curtiss, William McElroy and Earl Mclean.
 They were arraigned before Justice Malcolm D. Rudd, at Salisbury, last Wednesday, and all pleaded guilty as charged. A fine and costs, sggregating $50 in each case, was imposed, which they paid.
 Evidence sufficient to convict several other parties, is in the possession of the game officer, but as yet no further arrests have been made, it being ex- pected that the prosecutions and con of putting at least temporary stop to the illegal practices.
Connecticut western news., 1915-02-25
Red Cross Campaign.

While complete returns of the result for 1914 have not been received at the office of the State Tuberculosis Com mission, sufficient data is on hand to indicate an approximate business of two million seals. This is m increase on the sale of 1913 of almost one hun dred per cent and places Connecticut among the state leaders, if not first, in the number of seals sold per capita. This record is especially gratifying in view of the slackness in business in many portions of the state and the numerous other demands for assistance due to the European War.
 The proceeds from the sale will amount to about S20, 900, and this sum, less the expenses of conducting the sale, which have been kept very low, will be used for tuberculosis relief work in Connecticut under the supervision and direction of tho various organizations that acted us the local agents for the Tuberculosis Commission in the differ ent cities and towns of the state.
 Secretary George l. Allen of the Tu- berculosis Commission states that while the financial returns from the campaign are most welcome and will be of great help in tuberculosis relief work, an even more important function was accom- plished in the educational direction. Facts connected with the care, treat ment and prevention of the Great White Plague have been brought home to tho people of Connecticut as never before.
Connecticut western news., 1915-02-25
GEORGE WASHINGTON, THE MASON
Interesting Patriotic Services in Ma
 sonic Lodge Room.

SOnIC lOOSe hOOn.
 The lodge room of Housatonic Lodge. F. and A. M, probably never held so many people at any one time as com prised the audience of members and in vited guests of the Masons and Esther Chapter Eastern Star ladies, assembled Saturday evening to listen to the ad- dresses by Past Grand Master Edgar H. Parkman, of Thompsonville, and Past Grand Matron Mrs. Davis, of Collins vile, in the Washington's Birthday patriotic service.
 About 150 persons listened to the ad- dresses. The crowd overhowed tho lodge room and a number stood ill thu ante.rooms. A large proportion of tht company were ladies, who seem partic ularly interested in the addresses. There was appropriate singing by a ladies trio and a mems chorus; Mrs. F. H Lee presiding at the organ.
 The room was profusely decorated with flags and bunting artistically draped all around the walls and across the ceiling in all directions, and a large portrait of Washington occupied con- SplCuOuS Ildce III Ill6 edSG.
 On the platform, seated on either side of the Worshipful Master, were the speakers of the occasion, with MT. Davis, husband of the Past Grand Matron, and Past Masters and Past Matrons of the local orders, and officers and invited guests including Rev. w.. F. Maylott and Brother D. l.. Peirce, hn n1lnct in, haT of Housatonic Lodge since 1869, who made few remarks.
 The address by MT. Parkman was devoted to George Washington as a Mason," with interesting details of the annual Masonic gatherings at the lodge in Alexandria, of which Washington was a member. The discourse was full of informing facts concerning Washing ton, which were of general interest, and of speci Il interest to members of the Masonic order.
 Mrs. Davis devoted her talk chiefly to the Order of the Eastern Star, with special reference to It's activities ill be- half of the Masonic Home at Walling- ford, and gave many interesting facts and figures.
 Charles J. Beaujon, w. M., presided, with becoming dignity, and introduced the speakers with appropriate remarks.
 General regret was expressed at the absence of Grand Senior Warden l.. j.. Nickerson, of West Cornwall, who was unable, because of illness, to be present and make an address.
 After the speaking the ladies of the Eastern Star served ice cream and cake in abundance to the large company.
 An interesting feature of the occasion was Masonic apron worn by George Washington, the history of which, in- scribed upon it, was read by Rev. Brother E. o. Gillette. The apron was presented to the late William Adam many years ago, by distinguished friend who had received it from a Revolutionary general to whom Wash ington himself presented it. It was loaned to Rev. MT. Gillette by Miss Sarah Adam for exhibition Saturday evening, and was viewed with intense interest.
Connecticut western news., 1915-02-25
Whitford Go. Sue.
February 20.

The Whitford Supply Co. have brought suit against H. A. Mover of Syracuse. N. r., for 5000 damages. This Is the sequel of the case brought by Mover against the WhitfOrd Com pahy and attachment of tine lattcr's bank account by Mover, which case was withdrawn, before Justice Forl, on representation, by defendant that the alleged debt due the plaintiff had been paid. Nickerson and Mum arc counsel for the Whitford Company.
Connecticut western news., 1915-02-25
COUNTY FARM BUREAU
Board O. Directors Meet and Organize
 for Business.

The first meeting of the Directors of the Litchfield County Farm Bureau was held at Lftchfeld, Saturday. Three of the four officers and IS of the 24 directors or their substitutes were present.
 Banking, Law, Education, Church, Board of Trade, Chambers of Commerce and Farming in its various branches, Dairying, Flooded Stock Raising, Fruit Growing, Poultry Raising, and general diversified farming are all represented ill the Board of Directors. Such an efficient board of officers and directors lnsures the success of the Bureau.
 After the meeting was called to order by President Hough, the nominating 'mmittee, Messrs Dodge, Patterson, Whittlesey, Bronson, Sturges and Treat reported for Directors at Large: Carl Stoeckel, Norfolk; Charles W. Hodge, Roxbury; Edward P. Jones, Winsted {; James R. Harrison, Salisbury; John Pettibone, New Milford; John N. Brooks, Torrington; Robert V. Magee, Watertowu; and for town directors to fill vacancies, George F. Douglass, New Hartford; Charles $. Curtis, Thomas. ton; and $. Mclean Buckingham, Wat ertown. They were unanimously elected.
 Messrs. Whittlesey, Hubbard, Patter- son, Treat and Hopins composed nom mating committee to choose the execu- , tive committee. Richard E. Dodge, George R. Sturges, John Pettibone, Homer P. Deming, Elliott B. Bronson and Rev. Clarence H. Perry were re- ported and were unanimously elected. It was voted that the officers be ex- officio members of the Executive Board.
 A. w. Manchester, of Bristol was appointed County Agent of the Bureau. President Hough reported that MT. Manchester had been interviewed by officers of the Bureau and was heartily endorsed by President Beach of the Connecticut Agricultural College, by Prof. H. J. Baer and by members of the Board of Directors who are enthu- siastic in their support of him.
 MT. Manchester, who was born on a Connecticut farm, is graduate of the Connecticut Agricultural College and of Brown University, thus adding the academic education to his agricultural training. He has had eight years of experience managing his own fruit and dairy farm and has made good" both in the producing and the marke ting ends of the business. He has a pleas ing personality and impresses people as a man who knows his subject without being opinionated. He will assume his new duties March l.
 It was voted to establish the office of the Bureau at Litchfield.
 There were present at the meeting, the president, secretary, treasurer and town directors as follows: c. Albert Honold, Barkhamsted; A. E. Johnson, Bethlehem; H. c. Sanford, Bridge water; H. P. Deming, Colebrook Miner P. Rogers, Cornwall; c. H. Perry, Kent; M. D. Beach, Litchfeld J. M. Whittlesey, Morris; John Petit bone, New Milford; N. S. Stevens, North Canaan; F. H. Clark, Roxbury Ralph Woodward, Sharon; B. o. Pat terson, Torrington; H. c. Hopkins, Warren; Richard H. Dodge, Washing ton; S. Mclean Buckingham, Water town; Elliott B. Bronson, Winchester and George R. Sturges, Woodbury
Connecticut western news., 1915-02-25
Yale Student ln Auto Crash.

Arthur J. Hearn, of Hudson, N. r." Yale student was injured Sunday night when the automobile in which he and party of friends were riding, left the pike near Milford and crashed into n fence Hearn's leg was broken and he was badly shaken up. None of the others was injured.
Connecticut western news., 1915-02-25
Suffrage Gains a Point.

Limited suffrage tor women was ap- proved by the Indiana Senate Saturday. The bill was made party measure by the democratic majority and was adopt ed under suspension of the rules within five minutes after it was received out of committee. Only three voted against the measure which is similar to the Illinois law.
Connecticut western news., 1915-02-25

An actor writes to one of the New York papers asking somebody to invent a face powder that will not rub off.
 He says it is "always embarrassing to get a smear of white om your black coat when you embrace an actress.
 But we never do.-Clcvelund Plain Dealer.
Connecticut western news., 1915-02-25
s. ofV. Commanders.

The annual meetings of the Past Commanders Association, Connecticut Division, Charles H. Bissell, president, and the Past Division Commanders Association, will meet in G. A. R.
 Hall, Hartford, next Monday afternoon.
Connecticut western news., 1915-02-25

Inquisitive Father, what is the difference between fort and a fortress ?"
 Prof. Diggcndelve-"Fo Fortress, my son, is feminine, so-callcd because no- body ever knows just how to take it. '' Puck.
Connecticut western news., 1915-02-25
Schooner Reports Man Drowned

The three-masted schooner R. B. White arrived in Bridgeport, Friday, and reported that at 80 on Thursday morning she was in collision with a scow in tow off the Swash Channel entrance, near Sandy Hook and that the one man in charge of the scow was drowned. The scow was sunk.
 The schooner had cargo of lumber, part of which is consigned to New Haven. She was lowed to Black Rock Harbor to discharge her deck load.
Connecticut western news., 1915-02-25
Civil Service Amended

The Isbell amendment by the civil service act passed the house, Tuesday. Now it's up to the Governor.
Connecticut western news., 1915-02-25

|" See America first! ? " didactically quoted the professor:
 "I have already done so, ; replied J. Fuller Gloom. ''I was boru here. "- Judge.
Evening journal., 1915-08-09
NEWPORT VISITORS.

Special to THE EVENING JOURNAL
NEWPORT, Del, Aug. 9.-Friends
have received word from Mr.. and Mrs.
Harry Mitchell. of Bois. Montana, that
they will come to their cottage at Port
Penn this summer for a month. Mr..
Mitchell was pastor of the Methodist
church here for two years.
Mrs. George Kipe. of Chadd's Ford.
has been visiting her daughter. Mrs.
Alfred Craig Mrs Quimby Lyman
and son Quimby are visiting friends at
Rehoboth Miss Elizabeth Carton has
been visiting Miss Lillian Duff. of
Maryland-Mrs Louis Ball enter
tanned Mrs Marvin Ball last Thurs
day.-Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Gregg
have returned home after spending
four weeks at the Panama Exposition.
Miss Florence Ball and Mrs. Ray
mond Lamborn. of Marshallton, wero
guests of Miss Nellie Ball on Friday
Miss Rehecca Springer is visiting rela-
tives in Baltimore.-Mrs. Harmer Rile
has returned to her home in Pitts
burgh, after a visit with her parents
Mr.. and Mrs. w. Lewis Duff.-Miss
Marion Deakyqne. who has been spend
ing some time with her aunt, Mrs vii
liam King, has returned to Chester
Evening journal., 1915-08-09
BOYS PRANK SENDS
Girl into ETERNITY

SEAFORD, Del, Aug. 9.-Edna
Ricketts,. an eight-year-old col0red
girl. was killed Saturday night and
Seaford and Bridgeville thrown into
darkness just as the stores and streets
were thronged with Saturday night
shoppers, when the girl leaned against
wire fence. surrounding Macedonia
Church. charged with electricity.
Several colored boys. noticing an
electric wire inside the church yard
sparkling, thought they would have
some fun and on Saturday while the
current was off. tied the wire around
the fence. The wire proved to be the
dead mans wire and Saturday nighN
when the full current was on il charg-
ed the whole fence. When the girl
leaned against it she was killed in
stantly.
Both towns were in darkness sew
eral hours before the wire could be
fixed.
Evening journal., 1915-08-09
BUILD CHURCH IN ONE DAY.

CAMBRIDGE. Md, Aug. "a tab
ernacle so by 100 feet was erected
here Saturday by members and
friends Of the Baraca Glass of Grace
Southern Methodist Church.
The lumber had been assembled.
but not a post had been driven in the
ground until Z o'clock whistle blew
Saturday morning. The volunteers,
more than 100 in number, then sang
the Doxology and set to work with
will, the consequence being the
practical completion Of the building
in a day. The carpenters and others
gave their time and labor. The taber-
nacle will seat 1900 persons and will
be used during September and early
October for services to be conduct
ed by the Rev. l.. W. Hainer and the
Berge Sisters.
Evening journal., 1915-08-09
ON 10Th VISIT TO LEMEs.

Special to THE EVENING JOURNAL.
LEWES. Del. Aug. 9.-Mr. and Mrs.
II. +. Louderman of St. Louis. Mo.
are making their fiftieth annual visit
to Lewes, stopping al the Ocean
House, with their children and grand
children. Mr. Louderman married a
daughter of David ]. Marshall here
in 1865 and since that time they have
been spending the summer months
here.
BY coming in contact with poison
vines, Edward Warrington of Midway
is suffering from a bad case Of poi
soning.
The women of the Presbyterian
Church will hold a festival and ba-
zaar in the Sunday school rooms OF
the church on August is for the bene-
fit OF the new Sunday school room.
Evening journal., 1915-08-09
REsrRFACING ODESSA ROAp.

Special 10 THE EVENING JOURNAL.
ODESSA. Del. Aug. 9.-The Juni-
alta Paving Company of Philadelphia,
has been awarded the contract for
resurfacing the road between here
and Middletewn
The Watkins Packing Company has
had new lights installed in the can
merry.
A silo on the farm Of James c. CHM
near here was blown down in the
severe wind storm on Monday.
Boyd Thornton has recently pur-
chased a Ford car
The Rev. r. f. MacSorley and fam
lily are spending some time in the New
England States
Evening journal., 1915-08-09
BURGLAR. SHOT AT. ESCAPES.

SEAFORD, Del, Aug. "A burglar
was foiled in an attempt to enter the
clothing establishment of Stein &
Company early yesterday. Night
Watchmen Viven and Jones heard the
man cutting a pane of glass out of a
window in the rear of the store, but
at the approach of the watchmen the
burglar fed. Viven and Jones gave
chase, firing several shots at the fee
ing thief, who, after a chase of sew
eral blocks, eluded the officers by
hiding in a dark alley.
Evening journal., 1915-08-09
CAP. MARTINO BUYS sCHOONFR.

Captain John L. Martino. of Feder-
alsburg, Md, has purchased the
schooner Benjamin Russell from the
Lubeck Canning Company. of Lubbock.
Maine. The Russell was built at
Leesburg. n. J., in 1901.
Evening journal., 1915-08-09
A wHoIBsoME SUMMER DRINK.

HoTEfOTd' Acid FhOsnhafe.
Use in place Of lemons or limes-health.
ful and delicious Reireshes and in
vgorates.
Evening journal., 1915-08-09
Ia GAMA I

Dominica da Cana. who is Brazil's
representative attending the Mexi-
can peace conference at Washington,
is regarded as the spokesman of the
Pan-American delegation. He was
one of the mediators in the peace
parley which was held last year at
NIAGARA Falls. N. Y.