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Connecticut western news., 1916-04-13
THE UNION SERVICE
Rev. MT. Starkweather of Great Bar
 rington, in Pilgr.n Church.

rington, in Pilgrim Church,
 The union Lenten service of the Methodists and Pilgrims held in Pill grim church last Thursday evening was we'll attended, considering the savage rain, hail and snowstorm that suddenly and unexpectedly came up-or down just in time to afford a splend i'd excuse for staying at home, and in view also of the fact that the mission, in Christ Church, attracted some who might otherwise have attended the union ser vice.
 The preacher was Rev. c. W. Stark weather, of the Great Harrington Methodist church, who has recently been transferred to the New York Con- ference, from Little Falls, N. r., and was formerly stationed in Wisconsin. He was gracefully introduced by Rev. E. c. Gillette after Rev. Mir. Travis had read the scripture lesson and offered prayer.
 MT. Starkweather made q fine im- pression and preached splendid ser mon from the text, Romans 6:l1,
 Even so reckon We also yourselves 
 in Christ Jesus."
 The sermon emphasized the necessity of complete surrender of self, to the Saviour-the virtual death of the old sinful self and a new birth and new life in consecration and righteousness. To illustrate the worthlessness of halfway sacrifice and to enforce tue point that to unless one give himself wholly to Jesus he gives nothing at all, the preacher made use of a striking illustration. Taking a dollar bill from his wallet, he tore it in two, handed one-half to Mir. Gillette mud asked him what he had and whether he could buy anything with it. The significance of the illustration was impressive and made clear the point that sacrifice that is not absolute is no sacrifice at all. And the pity Of it is," said the preacher, holding up the remaining half of the bill, "thst what we keep back is of no value to us"
 At the close of the service, many in the congregation remained to meet and shake hands with Mir Starkweather and, as MT. Gillette put it welcome him into the fellowship of his Con- necticut and Massachusetts brethren. '
 At the union service of the present week to be held in the Methodist church this evening, Rev. Dr. Goddard, the eloquent Salisbury preacher, will deliver the sermon.
Connecticut western news., 1916-04-13
Arbor and Bird Day.

Governor Holcomb's proclamation, of Arbor and Bird Day, Friday, April 2S, is as follows:
 'It is fair world in which our lines have been cast and few parts of it are fairer than this little state of ours. If it lacks the grandeur of others noun. tains, or the limitless expanse of others prairies, yet here is a wonderful mingl. ing of wooded hill, green meadows and we'll watered valleys. And if the wild life about them has not the brilliant colorings of tropic lands, yet our birds are beautiful and their songs are sweet. We are apt to forget how much of an understanding of these things can add to the richness of our lives and what duty we owe to those who follow us to preserve for them the benefits we may so freely enjoy. It takes but moment to fell tree; it takes years to replace it. A careless stone or shot may kill a nesting bird, and with her die the generation of her kind, whom her care might assure to the coming years. To emphasize these things the Legislature has required that a day be set apart each year for their consideration and in obedience to its mandates do now designate Friday, April 2S, as Arbor and Bird Day, requesting that it he so observed in the schools and elsewhere as to awaken us to a greater appre citation of nature's workings and ia ure's God"
Connecticut western news., 1916-04-13
WHITF0RD-LEE CASE
Mrs. Lees Property and Bank Account
 Attached in Damage Suit.

A development growing out of the Lee -Whitford right.of.wav complica- ton, referred to few weeks ago, came to pass Monday, when Constable Rhoades served papers upon Mrs. Ada Strong Ice, attaching the Lee residence and a deposit of about $650 in the Canaan Savings Bank, ill a suit for damages brought by R. H. and H. R.. Whitford, alleging injury to business and prevention of the sale of the Whit. ford property, for which negotiations were alleged to be pending.
 The action was brought as a result of notice being served on the Whitfords and others, that their right to make a thoroughfare of the strip of land leading from the Main street highway to the Whitford colony, was disputed, the pur. pose of such notice being, as the Lees maintain, to prevent forfeiture under the law of "adverse user." The drive way originally belonged to E. P. Hunt and was part of that portion of the Hunt estate now owned by Mrs. Lee. The privilege of using it as right of way was granted by E. P. Hunt to William Shields when the latter purchased the tract where the Whitford buildings now stand, over 50 years ago.
 Nickerson, of West Cornwall, and Mum. of New Hartford are counsel for the Whitfords; J. Clinton Roraback for the May term of the superior court.
Connecticut western news., 1916-04-13
BUTLER DIDN'T KILL HIMSELF
Former Canaanite, Denying Suicide, Says He's Still Alive.

Peter J. Butler, the former Canaan tea man, did not kill himself, as re. ported about town a short time ago. The denial comes direct from MT. Butler, himself, and inasmuch as he is in position to know, and has a repu. tation for truth and veracity, his state- ment may be replied upon, at least un- til the suicide report is proved to be correct.
 MT. Butler goes further-he not only doubts the story that he killed himself, but is decidedly of the opinion that mo- body else killed him, and from the tone of his letter to The News it is plain that he doesn't believe he ever was killed at all. He maintains. with every indication of sincerity, that he is 'still alive, and doing a good busi ness in the lunch line, at Bath. N. T.. " and asked this paper to inform the people to that effect.
Connecticut western news., 1916-04-13
Mary Clark Conklin.

The short and simple annals of this beautiful life can be easily told: born in Salisbury, November IS, 1876, the daughter of William and Elizabeth Clark Conklin; educated in the village school and at the Hunt School, of Falls Village; teacher in East Canaan and in Salisbury; for above twenty years, the book keeper of Clark's store and assistant town clerk, and at length, on March 29, called higher and entering into the joy of her Lord.
 Her varied gifts gave her place in the public eye, and she filled it with personal dignity and universal com mendation. Her voice was early recognized, and from a child she sang in St. Johns choir. It had not large range, but great precision and firmness, so that she could lead congregation with trueness and artistic ease. In the ranks of the choral union also she held commanding place, and sang in every Norfolk festival from the entrance of the Salibsury Choir. It is not too much to say, that she enriched the service of God and the happiness of man in our community.
 She was gifted besides with a calli- graphic hand; it was smooth. daintily formed, rapid and legible. It led to her employ ment as virtual town clerk of Salisbury and our public records are monument to her. Page after page is presented to view, spotless, fault 1 lessly spelled, unerringly copied or per fectly entered from the original applica- tion, and withal displaying character in every stroke. The register of births and deaths contains an entry opposite her name, but not, not in the familiar lineaments of "the vanished hand. "
 Miss Conklin was distinguished for her taste, valuable asset in the con duct of the store, but even more for her charm of manner, which won all hearts and made for great popularity. When valentine shower was proposed by her friends few weeks ago, the responses mounted up above three hundred, a i testimony in tself to the width of her circle of friendship, She possessed 8 dignity and decision of character, showing itself in her womanly poise, and still more iG the respect that was universally accorded her.
 The illness that attacked her so in sidiously found a brave and uncom. planning spirit to withstand its ap' proach, but when the inevitable was announced by her trusted physician she received the verdict as one would a call from God. She set her house il order, made disposal of her estate, and
 
 angel messenger. Tributes from neal and far gave evidence of the affection she inspired, tender eulogiums appeared in public prints, while her revered Rector led a worshiping assembly il the contemplation of her life and char acter at the morning service. But the world is a better place, and Salisbury $ happier neighborhood, because of this blessed life. J. c. c.
 Salisbury Conn.,
Connecticut western news., 1916-04-13
HOTEL CHANGES
Landlord Baker May Return to Con-
 necticut Soon,

neCtCut SOOns
 The Garfield Hotel has been under going other changes in the personnel of its management. Fred Parmelee, who has been acting as manager for Mrs. Canfield since Landlord Baker retired, last fall, has severed his connection with the hotel and is succeeded by Edward Lumbert.
 Mrs. Robert Shaver continues as housekeeper in practical charge MT. A. Lindstrum, has retired as chef.
 Constable Rhoades, on visit to Winsted. few days ago, met Landlord Baker, formerly of the Canfield, now proprietor of the Riverside Hotel at Livermore Falls, Me. Mir. Baker in. formed him that he was in Winsted for the purpose of looking over the Hotel Winchester with a view to a possible purchase or lease of the property in the event of his selling out his Maine hotel, for which he has received favorable offer. The many friends of Mir. Baker hereabouts would rejoice at his return to this part of the country.
Connecticut western news., 1916-04-13
Clubbed Deer to Death.

A brutal exhibition of heartless cruelty was brought to the attention of officials Thursday by Game Warden Wilbur F. Smith, of Norwalk.
 Tuesday deer crossed the property of Stratford man. The man shot at the animal, in which he was justified "by law" inasmuch as it was on his property, wounding it in the leg. The deer made its escape. Calling friend to the chase, the man in question started after the animal which was caught after a miles run.
 Catching up with the deer, the two men clubbed it ultil it sank. to the ground, exhausted. The clubbing fail. ing to kill the poor animal, the heart less hunters" are said to have beat the deer's head with rocks, after which his throat was cut with pocket.knife.
 Game Warden Smith said the men made a full confession to him of their methods of hunting. The warden has reported the case to the game commits. sioner of Hartford The deer did no damage on the property of the man who shot it.
Connecticut western news., 1916-04-13
Union Lenten Services.

Beginning with the young peoples service next Sabbath evening in Pill grim church at 6:45 there will be union services throughout the week cul- minating in service in the Methodist church on Sabbath evening, April 23.
 At 6:45 the Epworth League and the Young Peoples societies will unite to consider the topic Good Prayer Meet ings and how to have them always '' the leaders are Miss Catherine Rora- back and Miss Ruth Hatmaker.
 The preaching service will be in. Pilgrim church immediately following this meeting and both MT. Gillette and MT. Travis will take part in the ser. vice.
 Monday evening in the Methodist church the Rev. William F. Stearns. of Norfolk, will be the speaker.
 Tuesday afternoon at o'clock in Pilgrim church, young peoples meet ing, at which it is hoped all the Sun. day school children and workers, as we'll as the members of the young peoples societ ,s of both churches, will be present. A others are welcome at this meeting.
 Wednesday evening in Pilgrim church the Rev Jay O. Warner, of Housatonic, will be the speaker.
 Thursday evening in the Methodist church Holy (; mmunion. It is hoped that every comm unicant of the churches will be present at this service and en- joy the benefits coming to us from com. muning with Our Lord in this holy service.
 Friday evening in the Methodist church the Rev. John Barstow, of Nor. folk, will be the speaker.
 Sabbath evening in the Methodist church we will unite to sing Easter hymns. At this service the men ot both churches will lead the singing.
 Plan to be present at every one o1 these meetings.
 Your pastors are looking to you and God is looking to you to make these meetings scource of spiritual uplif to the church and a blessing to tho community.
 70 come let us worship"
Connecticut western news., 1916-04-13
Were Married Here.

The marriage of Miss Clara Louise MoEwan, daughter of MT. and Mrs. Alexander M. McEwan, of Albany, N. Y, to Willis Wendell, Jr., of Amster- dam, N. Y., took place at Roraback's law office Saturday morning. Rev. L. E. Travis officiated. Miss Janet McEwan and Jack McEwan, sister and brother of the bride, were witnesses. The bride is a niece of the late James B. McEwan, former mayor of Albany. The groom is employed in the state tax department and is the sen of Willis Wendell, prominent banker, business man and chairman of the Mont. gomery republican county committee. The wedding party motored back to albany and reached there in time for the wedding reception which was given them by the brides parents. There were 80 guests present. After the re- ception, MT. and Mrs. Wendell left for an extended wedding trip, after which they wi i'll live in Elizabethtown. The bride is related to some of Albany most prominent families.
Connecticut western news., 1916-04-13
FITZGERALD PLACE SOLD
Brewer Brothers Become Owners at
 PrIce SaId to be $I, 800.

The Fitzgerald place on Railroad street, until recently occupied by N. E.. Storm as a residence and meat market and Howard Lathrop as a restaurant, has been purchased by Brewer Broth CTS. The price is understood to be $1,S0O.
 It is the intention of the purchasers to put the place in repair and rent it, for a time, and it is probable that at some time in the near or remote future the buildings will be torn down and a modern garage erected on the site. The present Brewer garage stands on land owned by the New Haven Railroad Company, on the opposite side of Rail road street.
 The Fitzgerald house was erected nearly 40 years ago hy Sheridan Barnes, who lived there for some time, before moving to his present house, corner of Main and Elm streets.
Connecticut western news., 1916-04-13
he "Freipnt Drag .

In statement issred by the Trans. portation Brotherhoods' publicity bureau, advocating an eiglt.hour work day for railroad train service men.
 "The railways claim there was an increase in wages to the men of be. tween 30 and 42 per cent. from 1903 to 1914. This is partly true, but the price of living and the additional work required of the employees has more than offset it. Also, the said wage increase came mostly to the employees having regular assignments and established hours for service, but the very great majority of the employees, who work in the irregular frieght service and are allowed to work the day if sufficient freight shipments come to hand, but wno lose the days work if the business does not come-these irregular freight service employees gained almost noth- ing, but were crowded back to an hourly compensation, instead of mile- age basis, hy excessively long trains {; or, in other words, the railways, to re. cover the 1903 to 1914 wage increase, gave each of their irregular freight crews two trains to handle instead of one, and this not only deprived other crew of at rain and their days work. but kept the double train dragging along the railway until it has, in many places, become the practice of the rall. ways to work the employe the lG hours and merely allow them the eight hours rest. anywhere, and then continue on with this freight drag ss it is called bv both officials and employees.
Connecticut western news., 1916-04-13
Recital at Norfolk

The last musical of the winter series at Norfolk will be given in the Village Hall, Thursday, April 13, at eight o'clock, and it is to be a song recital by the young Swedish soprano, Grets Torpadie. Mrs. Flora Macdonald Wills, whose piano accompaniments were so much enjoyed at the January musicale will be present tn play for Miss Tor padie. The program consists of sixteen songs covering a wide area of style and interest. Mss Torpadie has a high soprano voice very agreeable in quality and she uses it with artistic skill.
Connecticut western news., 1916-04-13
Fast Day Proclamation.

Following is Governor Holcomb's s Proclamation for Fast Day, Friday. April 21:
 Through the ages Christendom has been looking to the figures of the Christ upon the cross as the highest symbol of the humility and the glory of sacrifice. Now, in peculiar degree that symbol ought to appeal to the minds and hearts of all men. Daily across the seas men and women are as willingly offering themselves to a no less bitter fate. are as humbly laying aside wealth and honor and position for the grim suffer ing of war. For us the call is yet faint. Largely, we go about our usual ways, we even profit from the untoward cir cumstances of other peoples, we are prone to wrap about us mantle of snug content. Yet distance should not dull our sympathies to others pain. nor blind our eyes so that we see not how they are fighting to uphold for us all the standards of human progress. Nor should we forget that the future is big with possibilities that we too must assume the red badge of war. In no formal compliance then, with ancient custom, but answering to the need of the times, I designate Friday, April the twenty-first, as a day of fasting and prayer, summoning all citizens of the state on that day humbly to call their God to witness that their hearts are open to ready sympathy, their minds to a quickened understanding, and that their wills are steadfast to answer any call to sacrifice that He may send to them.
Connecticut western news., 1916-04-13
An Ingenious Auto Agent,

Linscott, big automobile dealer in New England, who found it almost inn possible to get autos from the factory, owing to the shortage of freight cars, hit upon an original scheme to outwit the railroads. This is how the Rec manufacturers, in Lansing, Mich., tell it:
 "He conceived the idea that if he could once get freight cars into Lan- sing, there would be no excuse for us not shipping them directly back to him full of Reos. So he advertised in the Boston papers the other day that he wanted to buy barrels-just barrels. Didn't seem to care what kind of bar rels-and those who had them to self brought him every kind.
 What was our surprise the other day to receive a bill of lading for big shipment of barrels On looking the matter up we found that Linscott had made us a present of them. In other words, he had conceived and carried out the idea of filling a whole trainload of cars with empty barrels and ship ping them to Lansing so as to get those railroad cars back full of Reos
 Believe me we had some time get ting rid of those barrels! Most of them Rec factories had an ordor like unto that of a codfish garage.
 i've did finally get them unloaded, however, and carted off to yacant lot, where the Lansing boys had bonfire. "
Connecticut western news., 1916-04-13
BIG INHERITANCE TAX
State Treasurer Has S35o.772 From
 the Milbank Estate.

the Milibank Estate.
 A check for $35O, 772.S4, which the state treasurer has received from the executor of the estate of the late Joseph MillbanF, of Greenwich, to pay the in- heritance tax, represents the largest sum received by the treasurer since the tax was first levied. It is a little over 43 per cent. of the total amount re- ceived from the tax during the last fiscal year. The tax added $807, ,293 to the revenues of the state. last year, and it is expected the income from the in heritance tax this year will be cons'd. erably over a million dollars. The estate of MT. Millbank inventoried Sl2, 2,797. .726.30.
 The next largest amount from an in- heritance tax was $241, 302. .69, paid on the estate of Sebastian Lawrence, of New London, in 1911. The Lawrence estate inventoried in tho neighborhood of $1 1 ,O00,000. If MT. Lawrence lived a few weeks longer the tax would have been nearly 90 per cent. larger. An amendment to the law changing the rate of the tax and other conditions pertaining to it went into effect shortly after MT. Lawrence died.
Connecticut western news., 1916-04-13
Do You Know That

Sags in roof.gutters may act as mos guito breeding places
 America's most valuable crop is babies |?
 The public cigar cutter is q healtk menace?
 The United States Public Health Service maintains loan library Ut stereopticon slides
 The typhoid rate measures accurately community intelligence
 Whooping cough annually kills over ten thousand Americans?
 Fad housing produces had health ::
 Rocky Mountain spotted fever is spread hy wnod.ticb
Connecticut western news., 1916-04-13
NEW HAVEN'S SCRAP HEAP
Company Sold Nearly $.,OOO,OOO Worth of Scrap Material in 1915.

Company Sold Nearly $l,OOO,OoO
 Worth of Scrap Material in 1915.
 The New York, New Haven and Hartford Railroad Company sold dur ing the year 1915 total of $931, ,86l worth of old scrap. Included in the items sold by the company were rope. rags, hose, paper, oil barrels, cement bags, cinders, brass, copper, iron and steel scrap, aud ill fact everything that could be collected and disposed of proftably, and which could be of no further use to the railroad.
 During the year 1914 the company disposed of scrap that brought a revenue of $784,9l2. which makes a total for two years of $l,716.773. In order to handle this scrap material there are set aside at the Readville and New Haven shops certain sections where this scrap material may be brought, assorted and made ready for sale.
 No item is too small to pass the watchful eye of those in charge of the disposition of scrap. Iu the statement for the yaGr 1915 there is listed l old bureau draws which brought one NtOIla1s ohC OL lIiC lC" tIllIlS,S WllICIl is actually destroyed by the company is old ties. The only reason these are not collected and sold is that the cost of collection and transportation is greater than the revenue that could be obtained by selling this material.
 Scrap material is sold to the highest bidder. Lists are made up each month or the material on hand and requests for bids made of all who might desire to purchase material of this character
 Among the items listed in the sales for 1915 are scrap from old locomotives which brought S29, 779; miscellaneous iron and steel from burned cars, $I3,. 228; brass and copper, $267, 784: waste paper and old records $2, 2,601; cement bags, SIS, 162, and rope, $3,133. The total weight of all material sold amounted to 133. .414, ,630 pounds, or 59, ,464. [ gross tons.