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Connecticut western news., 1916-07-06
Charles M. Bradford

Charles M. Bradford, aged 43, died at the home of his parents, MT. and Mrs. Charles M. Bradford, Meadow Street, Winsted, Friday, after an ill., ness of several weeks. He was em- ployed as a printer by the Citizen com panv. He was native of Winsted and had spent most of his life there. His parents and two brothers survive. The funeral was held at 2:30 o'clock Sunday and was private.
 Deceased was son of George Nj. Bradford, civil engineer, who will be remembered by older Canaanites as a member of the surveyors gang em. ployed in the laying out and comple- tion of the Connecticut Western. rail road, (the present c. N. E., who were quartered here in 1870 ana Fl, under Engineer William A. Hiester. Mir. Bradford is still living in Winsted.
Connecticut western news., 1916-07-06
Governor Cannot Free Soldiers.

Governor Marcus H. Holcomb is be. ing solicited by wire, by letter and by personal application, to secure the re. lease or discharge from the service of soldiers who have enlisted in the federal service in response to the call for the mobilization of the National Guard. The requests come principally from those having in the service hus. bands or brothers who arc bread win. ners for their families. According to an opinion from the executive officers Governor Holcomb, as we'll as the ex ecutives of other ates, is powerless to grant such requests however urgent the need. The moment the national guardsmen take the federal oath release of the soldiers can be secured in DO other way than by the consent of federal authorities at Washington.
Connecticut western news., 1916-07-06
Was Gilligan Polsoned7

With a view to finding out, if possi- ble, whether Michael Gilligan, hus. band of Mrs. Amy k. Archer Gilligan. the former Csnaan school teacher, was killed with arsenic bought three days before his death, his body has been ex. humed.
 The state is amasslng evidence to show that the Archer Home for Elderly People at Winsdor was nothing short of u murder factory, and is seeking through this evidence to fasten several crimes on Mrs. Gilligan.
 States Attorney Hugh M. Alcorn, of Hartford, ordered the woman arrested on a murder charge on May S. Since that date several bodies. of inmates of the home have been exhumed and the contents of the viscera analysed.
Connecticut western news., 1916-07-06
N0RF0LK'S FOURTH
Big Crowd Enjoys Fine Program of
 Events on Golf Grounds.

DIE Irowu EnJoYs rlne Program or
 Events on Golf Grounds.
 Norfolk's Community Day Fourth of July celebration attracted many from this section, who. swelled the great throng that witnessed the interesting and exciting events of the day. The golf.grounds were crowded throughout the day, and there was something do- ing every minute.
 The program included drill by the new Norfolk Guards, presentation of colors and patriotic exercises, exhibi- tions of Italian sports, spelling bee, magioian's exhibitions, quilting bee, broad jump, 50.yard dashes for men and boys sack race, high jump, 100. yard dash, potato race, tug-of. war, three'legged race, Marathon race. climbing greased pole, ball games, etc.. and fireworks display in the evening. Everything went off without a hitch and Norfolk scored big hit with her resident population, her New York and other city colonists and the neighbor- ing towns.
Connecticut western news., 1916-07-06
Mir Mitchell m Christ Church.

Rev. J. F. Mitchell, of Aberdeen, Scotland, at present rector of St. Paul $ Episcopal church in Chicago, whose brother is the Bishop of Aberdeen, preached in Christ Church Sunday morning and gave a discourse on his experiences and observations in the war now raging in Europe. MT.
 Mitchell has had varied and exciting experiences in various parts of the world. He was in the Boer war in Africa and has travelled extensively in the Dark Continent and in other parts of the world. The address Sunday evening was devoted to his impressions gained from personal work, in the trenches. in hospitals, etc. with the British army, principally in France. The people of both the other churches attended and made it union meeting
Connecticut western news., 1916-07-06
Litchheld Cavalry.

A number of Litchfield people have begun to take an active interest in the Litchfield Light Horse and to realize that 1t is an organization that is doing some good in the preparation of the country for defense of the flag. The men are uniformed and in training, drills having been ir progress since January. Alain 0. White was the first to contribute with an offer of land for drills. The list of subscribers is headed by Louis A. Ripley with gift of $500 to be used toward the purchase of arms. The Litchfield Lawn Club follows, pledging its receipts from the annual horse show. The colors, both national and regimental, also a number of sad. dies and bridles, have been the gifts of those most interested in the welfare of the troop.
Connecticut western news., 1916-07-06
A Rare Flag.

Mrs. Edward Seymour, of Litchfeld, has had made for presentation to the New York Sons of the Revolution an elegant silk flag. It is an exact repro duction of the flag carried by the Second Regiment Light Dragons of Connecticut of which Mrs. Seymour's grandfather was colonel, in the Revo- lutionary War. The entire flag is of silk of the finest quality. The body is light blue. In the upper left hand corner are seven yellow and six blue bars or stripes one for each of the ori- ginal 13 colonies. The center is cir. cular and of navy blue, surrounded by yellow thunderbolts. Above in black lettering is the following: "Second Regiment. Light Dragons. Below in similar lettering is the inscriptions "Pat Concita Fulm Nat" meaning "The country calls and her sons re- spond in thunderbolts. .''
Connecticut western news., 1916-07-06
Mrs. Mary Goodwin,

Mrs. Mary Godwin. widow of the late Michael Goodwin, died at her residence, Railroad street, Friday morning. She had been in failing health for many months. and her ad. vanced age rendered her unable to cope with the progress of disease. She was taken with her last attack of illness on the previous Monday, and failed rapidly until the end.
 Mrs. Go1win was born in Ireland 7S years ago, and came to this country in her youth with her brother, the late Martin Mcclure, who lived at the Mo. Guire home north of this village. She came to Canaan about 45 years ago, with her husband, Michael Goodwin, who was a section master on the Housatonic railroad and was killed by the cars about 21 years ago. She was jovial soul, full of good nature and native wit, aud good neighbor.
 The funeral was held in St. Joseph s church, Monday morning. Mass being celebrated by Rev. Father Donahue. Miss Emma Kegler sang 70 Sulataris, '' and Miss Kegler and Michael Kane sang Lead, Kindly Light" and "Nearer, My God, to Thee" Miss May Kegler playing the organ.
 Interment was in St. Joseph's ceme tery north of the village. The pail. bearers were William Dempsey, Bartley Killawee, Daniel Sweeney, John Mans. field, Dennis O'Neil and Martin Mo. Guire.
 The nearest surviving relatives of deceased are her grandchildren, daugh- ters of the late Mrs. Edward R. Lor- rain, Jr.-Miss May Lorraine, of Pitts field, and Miss Bessie Lorraine, of Sheffield.
 Among the out of town relatives and friends who attended the funeral were Miss May Lorrain, of Pittsfield; Ed. ward Lorrain, Jr. Hugh O'Neil, Mrs. Bridget King, of Sheffield; MT. and Mrs. James Mcclure, Mrs. Edward Greer, of Millerton, N. Y; Mrs. T. L. Shields and daughter Miss Mary, John Mcclure, of Waterbury; MT. and Mrs. Stephen Riley, MT. and Mrs. Martin McGuire, of Hartford; Martin Me- Guire, of Meriden; Mrs. Timothy Far rell, of Winsted; William Dempsey, of Salisbury.
Connecticut western news., 1916-07-06
SHOT TOO SOON
Premature Celebration Gets Young
 Canaanlte Into Court.

Candanite Into court,
 Premature patriotism received a set back, last week, and as a result there was perceptible and agreeable lull in the fusillade of light and heavy artil. lery about the village and disposi- ton toward the conservation of am. munition for the actual Glorious Fourth.
 In the early part of the week delega- tions of irrepressible Young America amused themselves in the early eve ming hours by shooting big torpedoes and firecrackers and firing blank pistol cartridges in the center of the village. to the annoyance of nervous ladies and skittish horses, regardless of the fact that the Fourth was not yet within hailing distance and forgetful of the statute of prohibition in such case made and provided. To such an extent was the tumult carried that it. was deemed advisable, in the interest of safety, sanity and respect for the law and the gospel, to inculcate wholesome moral and civic lesson and provide an object lesson that should set forth the beauty of having respect for the majesty of the law.
 Accordingly Thursday evening Con- stable Rhoades, armed and equipped with formidable writ, bounced upon and seized young patriot who had been amusing himself by shooting fire crackers as close to a team of timld horses as he dared to approach, just to see the silly animals jump. At the same time the officer gave warning to certain other offenders that they were likely to find themselves the objects of similar attention if they did not desist from their objectionable ahead. of time patriotism Ca warning, it might here be said, parenthetically, that was forth with needed, and marched away with his prisoner. The following morning the boy was brought before His Brown ing Honor, Judge Ford, who listened while Prosecutor J. 0. Roraback re. hearsed the sordid story of the young mans career of crime. the danger that attended the indiscI intimate Lombard ment of neutrals, and the extenuating circumstances in the case of the crim. inal before the court, concluding with the plea that the young man be allowed to go, on his own recognizance, to ap- per before His Honor next Saturday morning, July 8. for further examina- tion and instruction. The prosecutor said he had no objection to the boys making all the noise they wanted to lon the Fourth-in fact he intimated that he might take hand in the artil. lery work, himself, on that 'day-but the lesson of the present moment must be instilled, that June and July occupy two entirely separate and distinct pages in the calendar, and that Fourth of July firecackers are not supposed to burst into full bloom on the 29th of June.
 The court felt the same way about it, and bade Young America go in peace until next Saturday when he must appear again to learn his fate.
Connecticut western news., 1916-07-06
BauIsir Goes to the StratfeId.

A. P. Baulsir, who has been man. ager of the Hotel Winchester, in Win. sted, has resigned to accept responsi- ble position in the Stratfield, Bridge. port. MT. Baulsir has been in the hotel business for many years, and about 35 years ago was connected with the old Sterling House in Bridgeport. He will find himself among old friends down there, and Landlord Frank E. Cantwell has done we'll to secure his services for the Stratfield.
Connecticut western news., 1916-07-06
Christ Church Picnic.

The annual Christ Church picnic will be held next Thursday, July l3 at Miss Whittlesey's cottage, Twin Lakes. The party will be taken over and back by autos Those who wish accommodations reserved. kindly notify the Rector as sooH as possible. Mir. Molando's large boat will take the party around the lake. Old and young are invited to help make this the hap. piest picnic church has ever held. The people will take their own lunches and leave the parish house at l0:30. The party will return bewteen and 5.
Connecticut western news., 1916-07-06
DEATHS HARVEST
Three Die in One Day, Total Ages
 245 Years.

Rev. J. E. Tinker, of Clayton, aged S3 years, familiar figure about our town, died Friday morning after brief illness. His death might be attributed to general breaking down of his vital forces as result of extreme age. A week before his death he was in this village and although as cheery and vlvacious as ever. it was noticed that he appeared more feeble than before, and his surrender caused but little surprise to those who knew him well.
 MT. Tinker was for forty years an active preacher of the Presbyterian denomination. His first charge was in Willoughby, Ohio, and for many years he preached in Western New York. About fifteen years ago his wife died, and two years later he retired from the ministry and came to Clayton to make his home with his son, J. B. Tinker, a farmer who was formerly connected with the defunct White Portland Cement Company. successor to the clay company.
 The funeral was held Monday after noon at o'clock, Revs. E. O. Gillette and l.. E. Travis officiating. Inter ment was in Westfield, N. Y., former home.
 A delegation from the Ellsworth Congregational church, which MT. Tinker served as supply pastor for some time were present, and the present pastor, Rev. W. J. Sizer, participated in the services.
 MT. Tinker was endowed with a rare gift for poetry snd a fine sense of humor, which doubtless had much to do with the lengthening of his life after he had passed the age when he could remain actively in harness. He was of exceptionally sunny disposition and remarkably free from the crochety fads and fobiles that are so apt toscome with great age. He was loved by all who knew hInl, and will be sincerely mourned by wide circle of friends.
 He is survived by his son, J. B. Tinker, of Clayton, and another son. who lives in Buffalo, N. Y.
Connecticut western news., 1916-07-06
ALUMNI DANCE
Hign School Graduates from Near and
 Far, Attend.

The reception and dance of the Ga. nadn High School alumni, in Town Hall, Monday evening, was attended by about 50 graduates of the school, many coming long distances to be present. There were mauy spectators, and all enjoyed themselves to the fullest ex. tent. The music by Beeman & Hatch's orchestra, was, as usual, u delightful feature, and dancing was kept up by fifGy couples, until late hour. Re, treatments were served during the reception, from till 9, and also later in the evening. A beautiful bouquet of Killarney roses was presented tc Miss s. ]. Roraback, by the members of the alumni.
Connecticut western news., 1916-07-06
Earthnuake Recorded,

Earth tremors lasting about forty minutes and originating apparently several thousand miles to the south. ward, were recorded Thursday night on the seismograph at Yale University. The earthquake which was of sufficient intensity to produce a clear record, be- gan at I0:l0 p. m. and continued until l0:50 D. m.
Connecticut western news., 1916-07-06

Alb Adkins says his on-in-law..is the sort of man whose parliamentary activi- ties are largely devoted to seconding the motion.
Connecticut western news., 1916-07-06
"Did you hear that Jiggs was killed

DIu yUu II6dI UIIdU JISgs WdS hIIItII while travelling in Kentucky" ''No. How was he killed ?'' ''In feud.''
 And I always told him not to ride in those cheap cars. ''-Cleveland Plain Dealer
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1916-04-17

sacred cantata portraying some OF
the incidents is the last days of the
Saviour's life on earth. We do not
pretend to pose as a musical critic,
but we love music and know when
our ear is pleased and our heart is
touched, and can feel the sympathetic
response that is present in the heart
of the audience. And our judgment
pronounces the rendition of the can
tata last night beautifully sung in
Interpretation and spirit. We sin
cerely hope that the busy cares of
our everyday life may not smother
and cause to die out of the minds of
the singers and hearers the signifi-
cance of the Easter lesson embodied
in that beautiful cantata.
We congratulate Mr.. Rasor and
the choir for this service of song,
which was the climax of weeks of
hard and faithful work, and we offer
our word of praise to the individual
members of the choir who took the
solo parts and sung them so pleas
ingly and effectively. Mrs. Olive B.
Parson, as organist, performed we'll
her part, and very much depends
upon the accompanist, and through
all the music she guided the choir
without fault.
H. A. CARNAHAN, D. D., Pastor.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1916-04-17
StOner-McCurry.

Ray Stoner and Miss Evelea Nc
Curry were united in marriage at the
Nazarent manse Sunday, April 16.
After the ceremony the newlyweds
and number of relatives and friends
sat down to an elaborate wedding
luncheon at the Manx. The couple
left Sunday afternoon for their home
in Sans valley. Mr.. Stoner recently
purchased fifteen acres of orchard
from his father and with his bride
will make his home on the property.
The many friends of the young cou-
pie wish them happiness.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1916-04-17
Birthday.

Wednesday, April 13, after school,
a number of Freda Mashburn' S
friends gathered at her home at So
Pine street to help her celebrate her
twelfth birthday. Outdoor games
were played. Refreshments were
served to the following guests: Dor
othy Frulan, Hazel Erickson, Helen
and Louise Harrell, Gladys Hastings,
Bernice Crowson, Mildred Gully, Dor
othy Howard, Myra West, Alnesa
Sparks, Avis McGee, Freda, Ethel
and Lucretia Mashburn. The girls
departed wishing Freda many happy
returns of the day and saying what
good time they had.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1916-04-17
S. o. Presbyterial Society.

The Southern Oregon Women's
Presbyterial Society will meet at the
Presbyterian church at Medford in
their annual meeting on Wednesday,
April 10, at $3.50 a. m. A big dele
cation of Ashlanders will attend and
Ashland will be we'll represented on
the program. Mrs. c. B. Lamkin is
the Ashland vice-president. Dele
gates from Roseburg, Sutherlin,
Glendale, klamath Falls and the
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1916-04-17
Upper Granite Street Embroidery
Club.

The Upper Granite Street En-
broidery Club met Friday, April IA,
at the hospitable home of Mrs. Whit
tie on Nutley street. Andersen's life
and Fairy Tales formed the chief dis
cussion of the afternoon.
The next regular meeting of the
club is to be omitted, on account of
the important convention scheduled
to meet in Ashland on that date.
Mrs. Grieve was presented with a
fern to remind her of the club in her
new home.
Dainty refreshments closed a very
pleasant afternoon.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1916-04-17
Easter at Talent.

Elaborate preparations are being
made for the Easter services at the
Talent Methodist church next Sun
day. In the morning will be the
Easter sermon and baptismal serv-
ices. In the evening the Phoenix
cantata, consisting of twenty-five
from the Presbyterian church of
Phoenix, and a suitable Easter pro-
gram will be given by the Sunday
school.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1916-04-17
In Shakespearean Play.

Miss Josephine Saunders, daughter
OF Mr.. and Mrs. j. B. Saunders of
Ashland, took a leading role in a
Shakespearean play, Twelfth Night"
which was presented by the students
of Reed College of Portland last Fri
day and Saturday nights. Miss Saun-
ders played the part of "Viola:."
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1916-04-17

Rogue River Valley will be presented.
The leading speakers are Mrs. NJ. J.
Gildersleeye of the New York board
and Mrs. E. P. Geary of the North
Pacific board.
The morning will be devoted to
committee reports, the presentation
of playlette by the Medford society.
and other numbers. Addresses and
a musical program will occupy the af-
ternoon. A joint meeting with the
Presbytery will be held in the even
ing and Mrs. Gildersleeve will deliver
an address on "Our Field Work"
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1916-04-17
Miss Andrews in Opera.

Miss Carolyn Andrews of the An
drews clan, who make Medford their
home, will make her debut in opera
in Portland this week, in the opera
robin Hood" Miss Andrews has
been heard several times in Ashland
and has many friends here who wish
her all the success that the stage can
hold for singer of her undoubtedly
great talent.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1916-04-17
Christian Church Dinner.

The Christian church people will
have their annual dinner at 1880
Thursday evening. All members and
their friends are invited to come with
their baskets. After dinner will be
the election of church officers for the
year.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1916-04-17
Grand Matron Will Visit.

Alpha Chapter No. /, Order of the
Eastern Star, is looking forward with
pleasure to an official visit Tuesday
evening, April IS, from Mrs. Mary
E. Houck, worthy grand matron of
the order, whose place of residence
is at Roseburg.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1916-04-17
Prayer Meetings for West Side

Monday, p. M, Mrs. James Boyd,
North Main street.
Tuesday, p. m, Mrs. Leslie R.
McCombs, Scenic Drive and Church
street.
Wednesday, 1880 p. M, Presby-
terian and Methodist churches.
Thursday, 1880 p. m, Mrs. w. D.
Hodgson, III Laurel street, and
Presbyterian church.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1916-04-17

Several large theatre parties are
already planned for Thursday or Fri
day of this week when Billie Burke
in Peggy" is shown at the Vining
Theatre. Ashland movie fans have
been anticipating the coming Of
Peggy" for weeks and record-break-
ing crowds are assured. The Vining
eight-piece orchestra will play as an
added attraction.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1916-04-17

Mr.. and Mrs. George Mathes, 112
Maple street, entertained at dinner
yesterday for their twenty-first we'd
ding anniversary. Those invited were
Mr.. and Mrs. j. w. Mills, Miss Jessie
Mills, Mrs. William Mathes, Miss Jes-
sic Mathes, Mr.. and Mrs. Harry
Mathes, Miss Mary Mathes and Mrs.
A. G.. Mccarthy.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1916-04-17
OhiOans.

Ohioans are requested to be at the
station at 6:20 tonight to greet Sen
ator Burton of Ohio, who passes
through on train 54. Ohio badges
should be worn.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1916-04-17
An Appreciation.

The Easter cantata, "Oivet to Cal
vary" rendered last evening by the
Presbyterian choir, is deserving of
words of commendation. 1t was a
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1916-04-17

Friday evening Mr.. and Mrs. John
Dill entertained Mrs. r. p. Cornelius
and daughter Minora and Mr. and
Mrs. Bert h. Greer at dinner.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1916-04-17

The Trinity Guild will meet at the
parish house Thursday afternoon at
2:30.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1916-04-17
In the Social Realm

at $3.50. The teachers will furnish
the program and refreshments.
Every mother will please come.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1916-04-17
w. S. PIT. C.

The West Side Parent-Teacher
Circle will meet Tuesday afternoon
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1916-04-17
BAND.

o The Ashland band meets to- 9
&. night at 1880 at the city hall. Q
o A full attendance of members is .
o desired. Q
o a
o o o o o o o o o o 9 8 8 8 8 o Q
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1916-04-17

Mr.. and Mrs. Chester Stevenson
were guests of Dr. and Mrs. Blake
Sunday.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1916-04-17

Johnson the 1eweler for fine watch
work. 97-tf
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1916-04-17

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The Dickinson press., 1916-12-16
Everything
New

Last year we cleaned out
our line of Christmas goods.
carrying over practically noth-
ing. This year a complete new
stock is open for your inspection.
In spite of the war we have Won
derful values i'm every line, and
are curtailed on only a few items.