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Connecticut western news., 1915-01-14
Camp Fire Notes.

It may interest the Canaan people to know what good things the Camp Fire Girls are doing us they combine seri- ous work, exercise and fun in their meetings.
 One of the best times the Bluebird group has ever had was on the occasion when their guardian and her helpers conducted for them a Christmas party in Odd Fellows Hall where all the Camp Fire meetings are held. There was tree trimmed by the Blue Bir1s themselves with ornaments made by them. There was musical entertain. ment planned and carried out by tho girls, amongst whom, though all are under twelve years of age, there is Il good deal of talent. There were pretty, roilicking and healthful games, with the windows open, that the girls while in motion, might breath fresh, pure air, precaution which is indispensable in indoor exercise. Each Blue Bird had, during previous lessons, embroidered Il neat design on a dainty handkerchief which she was allowed to present to her own mother as Christmas gift. And, then, there were two presents for each Blue Bird. These girls are being allowed to "learn to do by doing" and a spirit of courtesy kindness and help fulness reigns throughout the group.
 For the present the "Hikinubelas" and "Nshimis" meet together. They attend either one or the other or both of two meetings a week, as their tastes dictate. On Tuesdays, Miss Saygers, the visiting nurse, gives talks and demonstrations on first aids to the in- jured and the girls practice bandaging, use of surgeons plaster, etc., until their proficiency is acceptable to Miss Say gers. On Wednesdays, physical exer- cises and fun are enjoyed. Just now the Folk Dances, so popular today in all up.to-date physical culture courses, and in which the Misses Merwin, of Torrington, so kindly instructed the Camp Fire Girls at their Council Fire meeting last Saturday evening, are to be practised. It is hoped that these dances and others and drills with In- dian clubs, dumb bells and wands may be brought to such a degree of perfec- tion that later they may form a large part of an entertainment which will be given for the raising of necessary funds.
 It has been decided to confer honor ary membership upon those splendid girls who have been efficient and help tul in the Camp Fire and whose en- trance into business life leave them mo time for its regular activities. These girls will be given all the freedom and privileges of the Camp Fire.
 Any friend of the Camp Fire who care to attend the lessons conducted by our visiting nurse will be welcome on Tuesdays.
Connecticut western news., 1915-01-14
MT. Grlffith's Accordance.

The Rev. George w. Griffith, for several years past rector of Trinity Episcopal Church of Lime Rock, met the members of parish house on New Years Eve, and announced formally his acceptance of the call to it's rector ship, as the successor of the late Rev. William P. Waterbury, which was re- gently extended to MT. Griffith by a vote of the parish. In his acceptance MT. Griffith said in part: 'In view of the fact that your action follows upon the presentation of my name to you by the bishop of the diocense, hereby ac- cept your call, with the earnest hope that it is wise move for both parties. We will agree by free and full desire to faithfully cooperate in trying to serve the community through the in strumentality of this particular church. AS service is the watchword of the day, so it is from of old the password to a growing life. Let US therefore come together in active church life for this one mutual purpose, to serve; and trust our relationship will be pleasant and fully agreeable while we try to carry it out" MT. Griffith expects to begin his regular work in the parish on Septuagessima Sunday, February 14.- Waterville Cor. American.
Connecticut western news., 1915-01-14
BREWER EDDY.

will be one of them. The theme for the conference will be "A United Church at work for an Entire World. !"
 The conference will be missionary in the broadest sense of that term. It will be intensely practical and will be of special interest to church officers as there will be discussed the very latest methods in church finance,
 The program in outline is as follows;
 Thursday evening (Jan. 21) a general mass meeting ill the Methodist church.
 Friday morning at 10 o'clock a pas tors Round Table for pastors in and around Canaan. Delegates from outside churches will also be welcomed at this meeting. Lunch will be served for those from out of town.
 Friday afternoon at 1:30 conference meeting at the Parish House of Christ Church. All members of the visiting team of experts to speak.
 Friday evening at 7:30 a Church Officers Council at Pilgrim church, which all church and parish officers, heads of organizations and chairmen of are urged to attend.
 The local committee of arrangements consists of the Rev. Messrs. Crichton, Gillette and Travis.
Connecticut western news., 1915-01-14
BIG SKIN GAME
Large Business in Fur Hides Built up
 by Hiram Beebe.


 Probably very few people in Canaan are aware of the extent to which the business of handling the skins of fur bearing animals is carried on by Mir. Hiram tBeebe, at his home on West Main street, or the quantity of such skins almost always stored or prepared for shipment at his barn.
 MT. Beebe has been engaged in the raw fur trade for more than twenty years and handles many thousands of skins every season.
 Last year his total shipments amounted to over $l6,0O0, which in- volved the handling of 1000 red fox skins, 250 grey fox, 800 mink, 15 otter 5000 muskrats, 5000 skunk, 1000 coon, 20 wildcat, so beaver, 10 lynx, 200 American ermine or white weasel. and several black bear and fisher.
 At the present time MT. Beebe has on hand, as the accumulation of two months, 2,500 muSkrat skins, 1900 skunk. 200 coon, 100 red fox, 50 grey fox, so mink and one otter. These; skins are brought in and sent in by hunters ard trappers from this and ad- jacent sections, many coming from northern New York and eastern Massa-, chusetts. MT. Beebe returned Friday from weeks tour of the trapping dis. tricts Of New York, bringing with him a considerable number of fine red fox skins and mink. He frequently re- ceived consignments of skins from Canada and the Adirondacks, the black bear coming from the latter region.
 Large numbers of more common skins are obtained in this section, such as the skunk, muskrat, coon, fox, and occasionally. wildcat, mink, and even otter. During MT. Beebe's periodical buying business trips away from home, Mrs. Beebe attends to the business, at home, and is expert in the inspection of skins of all kinds. In fact. Mir. Beebe admits that her judgment us a TIT buyer is fully as good as his own.
 Tlt prices paid for skins is 1uct uating factor, depending largely upon the season and the market conditions. At present the export trade, in which NIT. Beebe is engaged exclusi, ely, is practically dormant owing to the Euro pean war, and fur skins bring lower prices than usual. MT. Beebe deuls with one large exporter exclusively, and his goods are accepted, on honor, without further inspection.
 The valuable stock of skins stored in the Beebe barn forms an interesting ex kibit. From the rafters ill the storage room are suspended l,200 skunk skirt. 200 coon skins, and other specimens, forming a solid furry canopy, whilt muskrat skins are deposited i'll heaps and stored away in bags and bales. This stock-in trade is always insured, and ingeniously protected aga ns thieves by ar intricate system of urgla alarm so cleyerly arranged and ad- iusted that if a thieving fur huntei were to invade the place he would finG himself as securely trapped as any skunk whose hide adorns the rafters of the store room.
Connecticut western news., 1915-01-14
A Memorial,

At a meeting of the Commissioners of Litchfeld County on the fourth day of January, 1 15, the following memorial was ordered to be entered upon their records
 The untimely death of our associate Hubert B. Case is a misfortune for us all-it is the loss of a competent official thoroughly conversant with his duties, who during the nearly twelve years of his incumbency, for more than nine of which he was Chairman of this Board, conducted his office with dignity that showed just appreciation of his re- sponsibilities.
 Our County has lost loyal and use- ful citizen. We who knew him person. ally, lament the loss also of a warm hearted friend, a quiet-mannered gen. tleman.
 We offer our sympathy to his widow and to his brothers, and we direct that a copy of this memorial be sent to each of them and that like copies be printed in the newspapers of Litchfield County. Attest: W. Jerome Bissell, secretary.
Connecticut western news., 1915-01-14
A Good Example.

Discussing the question of church at tendance a local clergyman says:
 Every mountain means two valleys. Low tides follow high tides. But this was not true of Community Sunday. In fact the attendance on the Sunday after instead of being below normal was even above the average. A number of occasional church goers who turned up on Community Sunday appeared again. Perhaps they begin to feel that the church after all is for them and not for everybody else only.
 "Many man who stays away from church is thoroughly good at heart. He works hard during the week and wants all of the Lords Day for rest and recreation. He believes in the Christ ian religion and also that we could not very we'll get along without the church. He also believes that his boy needs the moral and religious teaching of the church. And so when Sunday comes he is glad to have his wife and children attend the services. Instead of saying: Johnny, come to church., he says, Johnny, go to church.. Johnny looks back and sees his father settling down to the newspaper or preparing for some pleasure trip, Johnny's thought is, what a hypocite dad is! When I grow up will not go to church either. The son sees that his father gives religion a secondary place. The fathers example weakens the force ofthe boys religion. Is it any wonder that our young men drift away from the church just at the time when they need religion to help them fight the battles of life ?''
Connecticut western news., 1915-01-14
NURSE ASSOCIATION MEET
Miss Saygers, Visiting Nurse, Makes
 Interesting Report.

The monthly meeting of the execu- tive committee of the Visiting Nurse Association was held last Friday after noon at the home of Mrs. Clemans.
 Miss Saygers presented her report, which showed that she had made so visits during the month and had col lpcted $25. 80 in fees. This is a most satisfactory report. Miss Saygers told of one Italian whose family live i'll three rooms, who was so grateful for her calling and service that he insisted on giving her dollar for it.
 G. w. Parsons reported that 2,20o Red Cross stamps were sold and that from this $l9. so was available for anti tuberculosis work ill this town. A vote of thanks was given MT. Parsons for his work in this matter.
 w. J. Reel reported satisfactory condition of the treasury but he urges those who have not paid their subscrip- tions not to forget to do so.
Connecticut western news., 1915-01-14
Christ Church 10th Anniversary.

Tomorrow, (Friday) evening Christ Church will commemorate the seven- tieth anniversary of the building of the church. A social gathering is planned and an effort is being made to bring the whole parish together as one family The history of Christ Church will be reviewed and matters of importance presented. All the people connected with the Episcopal church are urged to attend. The meeting will be at 8 o'clock in the Parish House.
Connecticut western news., 1915-01-14
PROSPEROUS PILGRIMS
Annual Meeting and Reports Were
 Highly Gratifying.


 T annual meeting of Pilgrim cllG. ch, which was held last Thursday evening, was largely attended and the reports indicated successful church year. Supper was served to about 115 and 103 responded 10 the roll-call, which is a record.
 Thero were reports by the treasurer, J. B. Reed and the presidents of tho various auxiliary organizations. The financial report showed all bills paid and a slight balance. The church raised for church expenses during the year $1, 765, and for bcnevolences $320, u total of $2,0S5 raised for the year Among tue gifts reported was s25 from the Sunday school for the Belgium relief fund.
 There were added to the church dur ing the church year, IF new members, of these 10 coming upon profession of faith and the rest by letter. Four were dismissed by letter to other churches, making net gain of l3. The church membership now stands at 160 of whom 25 are absent members. The average attendance at the morn ing services of the church showed an increase of 3l per cent. over the pre- ceding year.
 The following officers were elected: J. B. Reed, treasurer; J. s. Reed. clerk; H. A. Holt, auditor; A. A. Hubbard, collector; R. D. Peirce and l.. H. Adams, members of the Official Board; Miss l.. H. Bragg and Mrs. G. w. Ford, deaconesses; Rev. k. O. Gil lette, superintendent of the Sunday school, and the following were elected music committee: Rev. k. c. Gillette. R. D. Peirce, Mrs. A. H. Herriman. Mrs. A. K. Molando, Miss Minnie k. Peirce and Mrs. E. T. Rowe.
Connecticut western news., 1915-01-14
Iron Bank Officers

At the annual meeting of the stock holders of the National Iron Bank held Jan. 12, the following were elected directors fer the ensuing year: Henry c. Gaylord, Dwight E. Dean, M. B. Richardson, Jr., George R. Smith, Wm. R. Hubbell, N. A. McNeil, Robert ScOville.
 At meeting of the directors held sub- sequent to the stockholders meeting the following officers were elected Henry c. Gaylord, president; Dwight E. Dean, cashier; Wm. R. Hubbell, assistant cashier.
Connecticut western news., 1915-01-14
UNITED CHURCH CONFERENCE
Unique Event for the Churches of Ga
 naan and Vicinity.

A conference of an unusual character will be held in Canaan next week in which the three churches here unite and to which all the churches of all denom- nations ill the towns around are in- vited. These conferences, which are being held with most satisfactory results in towns all over New England, are knowL us the Limited Missionary Cam paign Conferences" aud are conducted by the Layman's Missionary Movement ot which Rev. Charles c. Merrill is di-
 vision secretary. Mir. Merrill will have charge of this conference and will bring with him a team of able speakers, who will be announced later It is known however that Brewer Eddy, of Boston,
Connecticut western news., 1915-01-14
Auto Kills Boy at Play.

While playing in Broad street, New Britain, Sunday, with two companions, Benjamin Waldylaw, aged 9, was run over and instantly killed by an auto mobile owned and driven by Daniel Mcguire, of that city. The police, after an investigation, held Mcguire blame less.
Connecticut western news., 1915-01-14
Opposes Water Rate increase.

F. S. Reynolds, and 77 others have sent petition to the public utilities commission claiming that the Spring dale Water Company of Stamford, pro- poses to raise its rates from S12 to SEQ per year, an increase of 66 2-3 per cent.
 The petitioners ask for relief. A hear ing will be held in Stamford tomorrow
Connecticut western news., 1915-01-14
A Special Service

Next Sunday, the second Sunday af- ter the Epiphany is Missionary Day in the Episcopal church. Christ Church will have a special service at 1 o'clock in place of the 7:30 service. A cordial invitation is extended to all, especially the children.
Connecticut western news., 1915-01-14
Mary J. Peck.

Miss Mary Johnson Peck, one of the old residents of Canaan and native of this town, died Thursday last at East Canaan, at the age of 70 years She had lived for many years in tbe ziiLlapsa but the last few gears of her lissa were passed at East Canaan. She was s daughter of the late Major Curtiss Peck. who was proprietor of the present Hotel Garfield, at that time Peck's Hotel, in 1856.
 Miss Peck's whole life had been spert in this town.
 Funeral services were held in Christ Church Saturday afternon; interment in South Canaan.
Connecticut western news., 1915-01-14
Scutt May Buy.

Henry H. Scutt is negotiating for the Orben barber shop business in the Hotel Garfield, Phil Orben having left town. MT. Scutt, who is now mem- Der of the mercantile firm of Scutt & Rood, Ashley Falls, is a barber by trade, and formerly ran the Garfield ShOD
Connecticut western news., 1915-01-14

"Your wife is out of danger, then ?"
 ''I shall think so unless the doctor comes back. "-Cleveland Plain Dealer.
Connecticut western news., 1915-01-14

Bix-What caused the fire in the match factory?
 Dix-There was some friction. be heye among the heads of the depart ments.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-05-11
Minnesota,s Birthday

This is Minnesota's fifty-seventh birthday, as it was on May II, 1858, that that Scandinavian common wealth became the thirty-secold state of the Union. The French from Ca nada were the pioneer settlers of Minnesota, and the Swiss also gained a foothold in the country in the early days, but the great Norwegian and Swedish invasion of later years has given Minnesota a typica1iy Scandi- naVian atmosphere. Only ten years before the admission of Minnesota to statehood Harriet B. Bishop, the first school teacher in St. Paul, wrote in her diary: 'sJ. R. C1ewett< came into, MT, Irwine's house and said, My! how this town is growing! counted the smoke from eighteen chimneys this morning.'s''. The capital city of Minnesota gained it's name from log chapel erected in 1S41 by Father Lucian Ga1tier and dedicated to St. Paul. Minneapolis, now the big sis
 ter of the Minnesota, twins, got it's start as the flour milling center of America in 1922, when the first mill in Minnesota was erected under the supervision of the officers of Fort Smelling on the site of the future city. Although now one of the soundest states of the Union financially. Min nesota was unable to float a $25o,0o0
 loan proposed by it's first state 1egis-
 lature, and had to issue negotiable notes in order to get enough money to transact business
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-05-11
FREDERICK WILLIAM

Crown Prince Frederick William of Germany, who has just passed his milestone, has for years had his full share of the limelight that beats upon the Hohenzollern throne, yet little is really and definite ly known about him by the people on this side of the Atlantic. In times of the peace crown prince was variously pictured as being a brilliant and mas terfu1 born leader, As a military leader less. is really known of him. It has been stated that his bungling into grave danger, from which he has been rescued by other officers, and it has also been alleged that he has shown military genius far beyond that of his associates. The crown prince has always been warlike in his ten dencies, and about two years ago he wrote an introduction for a book en- titled "Germany in Arms" in which he asserted that seuniversaI, peace is a Utopian dream.'' In the course of this preface Frederick William wrote:
 'tWe are living today in an age which proudly lays stress upon it's ad- vance in culture, which only too wilI- fngly boasts of it's international cos mopolitanisnn and which delights in enthusiastic dreams of the possibility of permanent universal peace. This conception of life is un-German and unsuited to us. The German who loves his country and who believes in the greatness and in the future of our home and who never wishes to see it's credit lessened, cannot indulge in such visions, cannot allow himself to
 be sung to sleep by the peace lullaby
 himself efficient for arms and be pre-
 pared for the solemn. and mighty hour
 when the emperor calls to the
 colors.'
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-05-11
Centenary of Earl Granville, the Famous
 British Statesman

- British Liberals will observe today the centenary of the birth of George LeVeson-GoWer, | the second Earl Granville, who was one of the great est statesmen of the Gladstone era. Born in London On May II, 1915, the son of the first Earl Granville, he was educated at Eton and Oxford and be- gan his political career as a member of the House of Commons at the age of twenty-One. After ten years in the lower house he succeeded his father
 as earl, and entered the House of Lords In 1S4o he was made an un-
 er-secretary, and in 1850 he entered
 the government minister for for
 etgn affairs in the administration of Lord John Russell Thereafter he
 was prominent and Influential mem
 Der of every Liberal cabinet until his death. On the downfall of the Derby administration in. 1859, Earl Gran vile attempted to form new govern | ment, but failed. During the period | of the civil war in America Earl Granville was a. firm and powerful l friend of the Union cause. While l other prominent British statesmen | sym pathized with the Confederacy, Earl. Granville, like Queen Victoria and the vast majcrity of her subjects, hoped and worked for the success of
 the North and the preservation of the | Union.
 During his long career Earl Gran VllIe was foreign. secretary our times, and was, twice colonial secretary and once lord president of the council. He
 represented Great Britain as a special
 ambassador at the coronation of Alex
 ander II. Of Russia. As foreign sec
 retary under GIa dstone he handled
 many imp ortant matters, relating to the Berlin treaty, the Egyptian revc,t, ] and the cccupation. of Tunis. He re- i tired. with GIa dstene in 1885, but re- :! turned once more to office as colonial secretary in t886. resignins again
 with his colleagues in August of that
 year. He died in London in 1891. 1 q Earl Granville was a statesman of I unfaiing tact, 9 keen diplomat, and
 personally one Of the most charming g of men, Next to Gladstone, he ranks
 among the greatest, of the Liberal l statesmen of the Victorian ers.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-05-11

velous troupes of trained horses, pon- fes, bears and dogs, there are many new features that have never before appeared with a circus.
 The "baby section is a big feature of the menagerie this season, incIud- ing several lion cubs, tiger whelps, five baby elephants, an infant puma and several other youngsters. The. baby elephants have already developed into wonderful performers and can do most any kind of feat from playing baseball to dancing the tango.
 The Ringing circus is featuring a wonderful spectacle this year, entitled Solomon and the Queen of Sheba, which has been produced at cost of characters and 300 dancing girls. I
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-05-11

A jungle town is soon to be added to this city.
 When the long trains bearing the wonders of Ringing Brothers circus arrive here on Tuesday, May 25 they will bring, as a part of their precious freight a zoologicaI collection that is said to be the largest and rarest of it's kind in the world. It will include more than 1000 wild beasts. of every kind and description, many of which are specimens seldom found in captivity. F
 The Ringing menagerie this season is a. veritable Noah's ark and among it's inhabitants are a number of. train ed animal actors lately imported from Europe, who are said to represent the highest development of wild animal intelligence. In addition to the mar