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Connecticut western news., 1916-07-13
CANAAN'S GREAT NEED
Strong Plea for Public Use of School
 House.

Editor News: Who owns the Town Hall? The public, we believe. Who owns the school house? We feel sure the public does.
 Now Town Hall or a school house belongs, as we understand it, more generally to the whole community of taxpayers, irrespective of church, or political or any other civic or social affiliations. A Town Hall is for the community to use for its public affairs and gatherings of whatsoever nature they may happen to be. We are a lit- tie bit foggy as to the privileges, rights and so on of the community use, private use, or personal use to which a town hall may or may not be put. R seems that the use of the hall must be paid for. Although there are, of course, exceptions.
 We will not finger longer in the Town Hall, but take up the school house. Now we are getting to the questions. Why should our commun- ity, why should any community or town or city have to support by taxa tion anything so useless for a number of weeks in the year as public school building?
 Gentlemen of the B. M. A., do you know there are many worthy clubs, societies, organizations in this town who have no place to go to hold their meetings except the town hall, and the private houses The hall costs too much, the private house is often too inconvenient or out of place, and actually there is no place to hold a meeting of any sort, without paying an exorbitant price for it's use, no mat ter what that meeting may be. This is wrong. The public school buildings, many of our towns and cities are being utilized, that is turned into community social centers. It is one of the finest, best things that can be done in any community. Why should the taxpay- CTS and their families have no free of charge place, to gather for social en- tertainments, uplift work, the holding of club meetings, the planning for social service, amusement or whatever they may wish Only few months ago some several hundred dollars (against the will of many of the people in the community, voters and non.voters) was appropriated for further extension of the public school buildings. Who sup ports the public schools ? We are not one of those who begrudge money spent on schools and school children, but why can we not use the school building for social center? This is no new idea. Why since it is tax money should not the money spent on school buildings, be made to do all the good
Connecticut western news., 1916-07-13
A Lesson in Patriotism.

A little incident at the Park on the evening of the Fourth pleased the people who saw it, says the Bristol Press. AS the flag was raised and the band played "The Star Spangled Ban- ner" all hats came off except one of the head of a thoughtless young fellow.
 An athletic youth of foreign ante- cendents politely called his attention to the error. The young fellow curtly replied that he would keep his own hat on his own head if he pleased. The other informed him that unless the hat was removed at once out of respect to the flag of his country he would tbrow him in the pond. Need less to say the hat came off,
Connecticut western news., 1916-07-13
Suffrage Meeting at Rectory.

A new constitution, advisability of lessening or doing away with member ship dues, associate members, utilizing all the suffrage strength we have, by adopting political organization methods these are some of the matter to be laid before the League at this meeting by Mrs. A. S. G. Taylor, County Chairman tomorrow at p. m. Since Rev. A. B. Crichton, who is not an avowed suffragist, so kindly offered the use of the rectory, the League should show it's full appreciation thereof, by a large attendance.
 This broad minded, tolerant attitude happens often, but none too often, but as the world grows better, it is going to happen oftener. X.
Connecticut western news., 1916-07-13
MormonIzlng Litchfield County.

To the Editor of The News:
 The people of Litchfield CounCy and vicinity, are warned that Mormon missionaries are carrying on propa. ganda of their pernicious faith in the towns of the county. An "Elder" from Preston, Idaho, with two or more companions, is visiting the homes, dis tributing literature, and seeking to make converts. Their method is to secure room then present card bear ing the title of the "Church of Jesus Christ, Latter Day Saints." There is no hint on these cards that this church is the Mormon church, and in that way they often secure a hearing and consld- eration, which they would not get if it was known that they were Mormons.
 Women having rooms or board for rent, are urged to refuse to give these men shelter. We want no Mormons in Litchfield County or in Connecticut.
 Litchfield, July 12. X.
Connecticut western news., 1916-07-13
Oil of the Porpoise.

The porpoiSes killed in winter are the fattest and produce most oil. The largest size measure about seven feet in length, five feet in girth and weigh about 300 pounds. Such a porpoise yields from six to seven gallons of oil. The blubber of big porpoise weighs about 100 pounds and is one and a half inches thick in summer and two in winter. The jaws of the porpoise yield a superior quality of oil When hung up in the sun it readily drips away into cans provided for the pur- pose, the quantity of oil thus procured, however, being not more than half pint to the jaw, The oil from the blub- Der gives an excellent light.
Connecticut western news., 1916-07-13
pr. Walter Parmeiee. {.

pr. Walter Parlnelee, the chiropodist, of Meriden, died Tuesday, of Brighu's disease, with which he had been suffer ing for long time. His last illness, however, was very short, and news of his death came as surprise.
 Dr. Parmelee was a son of the late Owen Parmelee, of Canaan, who served in the Civil War. He was about AT years old, and attended the Canaan schools when he was boy. He is survived by his wife, two brothers and one sister. His mother is still living in the Eastern part of the state.
 He was frequent visitor in Canaan, where he had number of patients in his practice as foot doctor.
 The funeral will be held this after noon at 3 o'clock in Pilgrim church. Interment in the Lower Cemetery, where his father is buried.
Connecticut western news., 1916-07-13
MORNING TRAIN RESTORED
Mail and Express from South Now
 Reach Canaan IO:5.

The restored forenoon train north, which was discontinued north of New Milford on June II, made its first trip through Canaan, Monday morning, on its way to VanDeusenville, where it will terminate for the present. It was promptly on time here, but not heavily loaded as to passengers. The principal blessing, to business men, is in the fact that it restores the mail and express service to the old schedule, and lifts an embargo that assumed the aspect of real hardship. The mail and express from the south now reach here at 10:15, instead of 11:50 as heretofore under the summer arrangement, and the convenient connection with the west. bound train on the O. N. E. is restored.
 The train is manned by William Schilling, conductor: George Smith, ar old Canaanite, engineer; Roland Phelps, brakeman; George Mullen, baggagemaster, who are as glad tc greet the people at this end of the line as the people are to welcome them.
 Although the present terminal oi this train at present is VanDeusenville, it is thought likely that before long il will run through to Pittsfield for the accommodation of the people at the north extremity of the road.
Connecticut western news., 1916-07-13
Looking After the Soldiers.

The executive committee of the Win sted Girls Club met last evening and arranged for novel way of remember ing the boys while they are away from home. The names of the members of Company M, married or single, will be placed in a ballot box at the regular business meeting next Monday night, and each girl will consider that mem- Der of the company whose name she draws her especial ward, and will pro- vide him with many of the little ne. cessar1es of army life. The identity of the girl will not be known to the sol dier, and all gifts will be forwarded from the club. Hartford Courant
Connecticut western news., 1916-07-13
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SUFFRAGE-PR0 AND CON


Fro.
 1t now seems probable that the Ma. tional Suffrage Convention-the annual convention of the National American Woman Suffrage Association-this year will be the largest suffrage gathering ever held in this country. There are several reasons for the expectation. The convention this year, instead of being held in December as in former years, will be held in September, while people are still inclined to make holi- day. The date is fixed for September 6 to II. The place will be Atlantic City-a place highly accessible from all the eastern states and no more diffi- cult of access for the more western suf- fragists than New York or Washing ton.
 Last year the convention was held in Washington and the date was SO near Christmas as to interfere seriously with the attendance The earlier date will certainly be an advantage from the point of view of attendance; and already the delegates are being chosen and all preparations are being made. The Connecticut Woman Suffrage As. sociation is entitled to fifteen delegates and fifteen alternates. The alternates have the privilege of the floor although they do not vote except in the absence of their delegates. There will be large representation of the Executive Board of the c. w. S. A. at Atlantic City and there is on doubt that a full delegation will be sent from this state.
 Hartford, Conn. Press Sec.
Connecticut western news., 1916-07-13
STOLE FROM PARENTS
Young Joseph Gaeto Arrested and
 Put on Probation.

Put on Probation.
 Young Joseph Gaeto, little Italian in the Little Italy district, is on his good behavior. He hasn't been that way long, it isn't his normal gait, and it isn't because he likes it. Joseph is walking the straight and narrow way as an alternative to going to the reform school, and he's got to walk that way for the next two months, or off he goes, to Meriden, to stay until he is twenty. one-which means ten years, as he is only eleven now.
 Joseph is rated as bad egg, for a boy of his years. Last Monday his fat,ier, David Gaeto. an industrious, honest, hard working lime worker em- ployed by the New England Lime Company, complained to the Prosecutor J. O. Roraback that the boy had stolen $5 from bureau drawer at home on that day; that he was an ungovernable boy who kept the family in trouble most of the time, and that he wanted the boy punished. Accordingly writ was issued and Constable Rhoades drove up that evening and got the boy, who was placed in the cage in the lookup to remain over night. Joseph was in defiant mood when taken into custody, and told the constable he'd "just as soon go to jail for ten years as not.''
 The next morning, however, Joseph felt different about it, on being brought into Justice Ford's court. He wept copiously and volunteered to live a model life all the rest of his days if he only could escape the jail or the re- form school. His father told of the trouble the boy had given him, of his disobedience and his propensity for staying out late at night, and some. thing was said to the effect that the boy was addicted to thieying in the stores about town, and his general re- putation as bad boy.
 On the advice of MT. Roraback, in view of the extreme youth of the boy, the father consented 10 take Joseph home and give him chance to reform, and by decree of the court sentence was reserved until September 1, until which date the young man win be on probation. The costs of the court were paid by the father, from the saving bank deposit standing in the boy $ name.
Connecticut western news., 1916-07-13
Nurses Report.

The regular monthly meeting of the Visiting Nurse Association was held with Mrs. Clemens, Tuesday evening at o'clock. The report showed a big increase over the month last year.
 In June 1915, nine patients we're taken care of, IS nursing visits, IA friendly visits and office dressings, a total of 34 visits.
 In June 1916-16 patients, 102 nurs. ing visits, 15 instructive visits, r friendly visits, 1 business call, a total of 135 visits.
 Two patients were removed to the hospital in Winsted; two emergency night calls were answered by the nurse, who remained with the patients during the night.
Connecticut western news., 1916-07-13
DWELL-CREEvEY
Engagement of Popular Young Couple
 Announced in Novel Fashion.

A pleasing surprise of the Creevey- Cam marriage anniversaries celebra. tion Thursday afternoon, was the an- nouncement of the engagement of Miss Mildred l.. Creevey to Leonard A. Caldwell The gathering was under the auspices of tue Monday Afternoon Thimble Club, with few of Miss Creevey's girl friends, who were in- vited to the Cam home in recognition of the 35th anniversary of MT. and Mrs. E. A. Creevey and the eighth an- niversary of MT. and Mrs. Ivan D. Cam. Tie time was largely spent in sewing. embroidering, etc., and general conversation, followed by the serving of ice cream and cakes.
 The cakes were heart rtshaped and in each had been baked folded slip of paper containing a clever couplet of poetry conveying the festive engage ment tidings. written by Mrs. Creevey. Though the paper was indigestible the announcement was readily "swallow. ed,' as the symptoms had been ob- served for some time. A couple of the verses were as follows:
 Just a line to let you know
 That Len and Mid have made go."
 'If you wish to see the bushes finger
 Just gaze at 'Mid's engagement finger"
 Of course congratulations were in order and the young couple have been receiving them ever since.
 Those present besides Mrs. Creevey, Mrs. Cam and Miss Creevey, were Mrs. N. W. Hardenbergh, Mrs. George Har- denbergh, Mrs. Samuel G. Camp, Mrs. Allyn Fuller, Mrs. G. M. Brewer, Mrs. Howard Lathrop, Miss May Kegler and Miss Emma Kegler.
 Miss Creevey is an accomplished young lady, who has travelled exten- sively and received part of her educa. tion abroad, where her father was in the U. s. Consular service. She is a skillful musician, and at present organ, ist in Christ Church.
 Mir. Caldwell is chauffeur for J. Henry Roraback and one of the best liked young men in town. No date for the marriage has been set, but it is bound to be popular event.
Connecticut western news., 1916-07-13
Business Mems Outing

The Winsted Chamber of Commerce will have their summer outing Tues day, July 25, in conjunction with the Torrington Chamber, when they will enjoy an auto ride to Savin Rock. where a shore dinner will be had. Other Chambers of Commerce and Busi. ness Mems Associations are arranging for their summer outings at various places.
Connecticut western news., 1916-07-13
Fire at Danbury Fair Grounds.


 The main exhibition building on the Danbury fair grounds containing per. manent booths, the art gallery and horticultural section, was struck by lightning and burned to the ground during a heavy thunder storm early Sunday, together with the administra- tion building and a large restaurant which formed part of the group. The loss is estimated at about $25,0 to the fair association, but as a number of exhibitors had property in the build ings which was also destroyed it is be. lieved the total damage will be con- siderably in excess of that figure.
 All the buildings were of frame con- struction. The lightning struck a tower on that part of the building in which the fair ground police head quarters is located and soon afterwards the fire broke out.
 The dog and poultry buildings close by caught fire several times but the fire- men saved them by the use of chemi. calls. No water was available.
 The grand stand and horse shed are some distance away and were not en- dangered.
 The fair association announced that the rebuilding would be beg1n at once
Connecticut western news., 1916-07-13
Big Time IodaY.

At Lake Chargoggagoggmanchauga- goggchaubunagungamaug near Webster, Mass, today, the Connecticut Cham Der of Commerce will hold it's summer outing, in conjunction with the Eastern Connecticut Development Committee, as guests of the Putnam and Webster Dudley Chambers of Commerce. While the name of thesl lake is unfit for publication and the fellow who dis puted its pronunciation would choke to death if compelled to "swallow his words, there is something about the invitation that gives fillip to appetite and makes the mouth water-for in- stance, "clam chowder, steamed clans, sea bass, lobster, spring chicken, water. melons and all the fixings of the best kind of New England clambake''- and no speeches. Secretary 0. J. Har- riman, of Putnam, of the ticket com. mittee, announces that the committee '.'are selling dinners, not pasteboard. '' It's going to be big day.
Connecticut western news., 1916-07-13
South Africa's Hot Spring.

While boring for oil near Port Eliza beth, South Africa, hot water was en- countered in such volume at depth of B,6O0 feet that drilling operations ceas- ed. The well has developed a never failing supply, and the water has been found to contain pronounced medicinal properties to such an extent that baths have been constructed.
Connecticut western news., 1916-07-13
Con.

Mrs. Daniel A. Markham, the presi. dent of the Connecticut Association Opposed to Woman Suffrage, was one of a delegation of prominent women of the East who was received by Charles E. Hughes, the Republican candidate for president, last week in New York. In the delegation were represented all the large states which have anti.suffrage organizations, and the repection accorded them by MT. Hughes was described by Mrs. Arthur M. Dodge, the National president, as delicious" Mrs. Dodge adding, "Mr. Hughes is the man of the hour. !"
 At his New York headquarters just prior to receiving the anti.suffrage delegation, Mir. Hughes listened to the arguments of delegation of suffragists, who also described their reception as ,. satisfactory" The purpose of the visit of the anti.sutfragists was to secure from MT. Hughes some idea of his attitude toward the question of woman-suffrage. Press Chairman.
 Hartford, Conn.
Connecticut western news., 1916-07-13
Fire Alarm Daily,

The fire alarm siren will howl every day, except Sunday, at just 12 o'clock, noon, beginning next Monday. This will serve double purpose-test the alarm system each day ana notify the public of the noon hour It is to be understood that the time is not given as strictly official as to fractions of seconds, but will be practically correct Western Union standard time.
Connecticut western news., 1916-07-13
Summer Outing Committee.

President Joseph l.. Parsons, of the Canaan Business Mems Association, has announced his appointments to the committee on summer outing, as fol- lows: Charles Laffargue, Rev. E. o. Gillette, Robert D. Peirce. These gentlemen will devise ways, means, plan and date for holding summer outing of the Association, to include the wives, prospective wives and fami. lies of the members. .......
Connecticut western news., 1916-07-13
Kent 1t Quiet.

Miss Adah Dings, daughter of MT. and Mrs. Hiram Dings, of Pine Grove, who has been employed in the office of the William l.. Gilbert Clock Com pany, of Winsted, and MT. Elton T.. Jones, of Riverton, who at one time ran the Canaan Fire Proof Garage here, were quietly married at Bennington, Vt, last month. They will reside in Riverton, where MT. Jones is em. ployed.
Connecticut western news., 1916-07-13
The Prichard Eatons Go West.

MT. and Mrs. Walter Prichard Eaton, of Stockbrjdge, started last week, for the National Park, Montana, where they will join MT. and Mrs. Walter King Stone and remain about month. MT. Eaton, who read in the latest edition of "Who's Who, that he had died last March, has received no con- firmatory intelligence of the sad occur renee, and is inclined to discredit the whole story.
Connecticut western news., 1916-07-13
w atch the Children,

Dr. Lee, health officer, advises with regard to the infantile paralysis epidemic, that children be kept at home and away from other children that they be not allowed to attend gatherings in public, and that they be closely watched for symptoms of ail men5 and given prompt attention or the first appearance of anything ir. regular in their physical condition.
Connecticut western news., 1916-07-13
Herrinus In Ianan.

About 100000 tons of herrings are caught in Japan every year. This enor- nous quantity is used not only for hu- man consumption; about four-fifths of fields.
Connecticut western news., 1916-07-13
This Question Answered Itself.

The Latin of Pilates question to Jesus, What is truth?'' is "Quid est veritasy' By merely transposing the letters we get 'fVir est qui adest," or Est vir qui adest," Ut is the man who stands hera, ,"-Ch"istiRc Harald
Connecticut western news., 1916-07-13
Fatal lnfantile Paralysis.

A case of infantile paralysis ill Shef- field last week, showed how quickly the awful disease does it's work. Jack Thake, aged 9, of Brooklyn, arrived at the George Peck place Thursday after noon, with is parents, apparently pre- fectly well. The next day he was taken i'll and died before night
Connecticut western news., 1916-07-13

"Wombat is always struggling to shine. Nothing is too far ahead for him to plan for
 "What now ?''
 "Now he's taking few lessons on the harp, so as to get something of an edge on the rest of us in the next world. Judge.
 'Is your sons wife good cook ?''
 "Well, she has taken a course in domestic science, but I notice that Henry always likes to come home to dinner Sundays. "
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1916-07-08
UNITED STATES RESPECTED,
SAYS AMBASSADOR PAGE

WASHINGTON, D. The United
States is more respected abroad today
than at any time since the formation
of the republic. The American peo-
pie should thank God that the destin-
les of the country are being guided
by one who has known how to pre-
serve an honorable peace"
This was the statement Monday of
Thomas Nelson Page, ambassador to
italy, as he left the White House
after bidding the President farewell
before returning to Rome on July l..
Those critics of our foreign policy
are mostly politicians, those who do
not know the facts, or expatriated
Americans, who do not know the way
back to the United States and have
acquired a foreign accent" said Mr..
Page.