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Connecticut western news., 1916-02-10
"PAY-UP WEEK"
Novel Pan, by B. M. A, to collect
 Long-Standing Accounts.

Novel Pan, by B. M. A, to collect
 Long-Standing Accounts.
 A Business Mems Association plan, proposed by President Joseph L. Par sons, contemplates ''pay up week, " similar to that tried in other places, where it has proved immensely success ful. It was instituted a short time ago, for the purpose of initiating a business habit-yearly settlement. It is proposed to have the pay.up week March l to 8, and it will be conducted under the auspices of the Canaan Busi- ness Mems Association.
 It is conceded that every business man-merchant, mechanic, profes- sional man, farmer or whatsoever-is carrying accounts, larger or smaller, on his ledger, on which he would like to receive some payment. It is proposed to have printed large number of slips, explaining the purpose of "pay up week." ill such manner that no offense can be taken, and stating that the same slips are being sent out, gen. erally, by all business men who are members of the Association, with their bills, and requesting payment on the accompanying bill during the week selected.
 Each member of the Association will be provided by the secretary with an adequate number of these slips to send out with his bills, and it is confidently expected that, if the experience of other towns that have tried the expert ment is fair criterion, the result will be most gratifying. The report from a town of 2,000 inhabitants, in the Mid dle West, where the book accounts ranged from a few cents to $1, 1000, many of which had been running a long time, and some of which had been considered hopeless, the plan resulted in the payment of over $40,000 during pay.up week, and in many agreeable surprises to the business men.
 In order to make this plan as nearly universal as possible. all local business men who are not now members of the B. M. A. should join at once, to get the benefit of the organized movement and receive their allotment of special slips in the general distribution. None but members will be supplied with these slips, and it is desired by the president and secretary that the num- Der to be provided be known to them as early as possible.
 This innovation should result not only in squaring up large number of book accounts, but in materially in. creasing the membership of the Busi- ness Mems Association.
Connecticut western news., 1916-02-10
Josef Hofmann m Norfolk.

The attraction at Mrs. Bridgman' s Lincoln Memorial Concert to be held in the White Church at Norfolk on Tues. d y. February 15. will be Josef Hof mann, the famous pianist. It will be gala day for music lovers, as Hofmann is said to be playing as never before. A we'll known critic, in speaking of the recital given by the great player in Carnegie Hall, says:
 ''Mr. Hofmann presented a program different from most programs that he has given here in recent years; one that put rather more emphasis on the vir- tuoso side of his art than is his wont, and that included a number of pieces that were written with the principal object of affording scope to the highest technical ability. Yet even these pieces were raised to higher power of musi- cal beauty by the great artists com. polling personality. And those that owed their origin to a purely musical inspiration were transtigured, glorified, by the puissance of his interpretation. {"
 The hour for the concert is two o'clock, and a special train will leave Norfolk after the concert, for Miller ton and intervening stations.
Connecticut western news., 1916-02-10
Edward Roberts Webster.

Edward Roberts Webster, grandson of ex-State Treasurer E. $. Roberts, died last Thursday at the Crane sana- torium in Rutland, Mass, after a long illness. He was in his 21st year. His mother was the late Lena Roberts Webster, who died about two years ago. He had spent much of his time, since his mothers death, at his grandfather s in East Canaan. He was gifted as a musician and was exceptionally skill ful as a violinist.
 He was a native of Thomaston but most of his life was passed in Water bury, where he was connected with James W. Abercrombie, piano dealer. AS member of the Second Congrega- tional church and Sunday school in Waterbury, he was first violinist in the Sunday school orchestra. He had also been heard in musical entertain ments in Canaan, and was admired both as a skillful musician and for his fine personal qualities.
 He is survived by his father, William F. Webster, two sisters-Jennie T. Webster, of Hartford, and Laura Web ster, of Waterbury, and a brother, w. Wallace Webster. of Waterbury, besides his grandparents and uncles and aunts in East Canaan and elsewhere.
 Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon in the East Canaan Congrega- tional church, Rev. MT. Owen, of Water bury, officiating. Interment in Hillside Cemetry.
Connecticut western news., 1916-02-10
IMPORTANT MOVEMENT
Christ Church Prepares for Nation
 Wide Preaching Mission.

Christ Church Prepares for Nation
 Wide Preaching Mission.
 The Rev. William F. Mayo, O. H. c. will preach at Christ Church next Sunday morning. He is all experienced missioner and comes to help Christ Church prepare for the Nation wide Preaching Mission. The mission will be held throughout Connecticut during the coming Lent and in L1tchfield County from March 26 to April 3.
 The Mission has been advocated for several years. The General Convention in 1913 adopted resolution calling upon the Episcopal church throughout the land "to undertake a preaching mission of nation wide proportions. whose sole purpose and aim shall be the salvation of men through Him whose name is above every name." It was felt that -four age calls in DO uncertain way for revival of the prophetic min istry and re-emphasis upon the certain and unchanging words of eternal truth that pertain to salvatiCn."
 To make this plan effective in Con- necticut, Bishop Brewster has appointed committee of eighteen clergymen, three from each Archdeacon1y, who are endeavoring to arrange with the local clergy to include every congregation, if possible in this evangelistic movement. The general method proposed is to have some visiting clergyman deliver ser mons or addresses in each church daily for about week, in the coming Lent The Missioner breaches Christ and his gospel as earnestly and forcibly as he can, urging those who have not yet sought salvation 10 accept the grace of God, repent, forsake sin, aud join the church; and those who are already members, to renew their allegiance to the Saviour and resolve to serve Him more faithfully. Personal religion will be the key note; and instruction will be given in the aid offered by the church in the sacraments. A deepening and strengthening of the religious life is the purpose and that "much people may be added unto the Lord. D
Connecticut western news., 1916-02-10
RepaIrIng St. Josephs S.

Contractor Lorraine has started work on extensive improvements in the in- terior of St. Joseph's R. c. church, which, when completed will add much to the attractiveness of the church and the comfort of the worshippers. A new floor is being laid, new pews installed and with a general refurbishing and frightening up of the decorations, the edifice is going to be as attractive and pleasant as it can be made and conform to the rest of the church property under the supervision of Father Donohue, who has an eye to artistic effect as we'll as the comfort and convenience of his people.
Connecticut western news., 1916-02-10
B. M. A. COMMITTEE

President Joseph L. Parsons An nounces His Appointments for Teas.
 The special committee of the Canaan Business Mems Association, consisting of President Joseph l.. Parsons, ]. q Roraback, George s. Fuller, R, D. Peirce and Rev. F.. c. Gillette met at Roraback's office Monday afternoon to formulate a budget of business for tho nex5 meeting of the Association next Thursday evening, taking their sugges- tions from the various views offered at the last meeting. It is probable that there will be plenty of material for dis cussion next Thursday evening. The committee were in session more than aH hour and went thoroughly over the sug- gestions referred to. As n result Prest- dent Parsons has appointed special com mittees on Advertising Canaan, Agri- culture, Playground, Sidewalks and Crossings.
 The president called Il meeting of the directors in the Canaan Plumbing and Heating Company's store Tuesday after noon, to act briefly on various matters to be considered at the next regular m eeting. At this meeting the presi. dent announced his appointments to tho various standing committees. as follows:
 Membership-Allyn Fuller, F. k Roberts, Ivan Cam.
 Manufacture and Trades-W. J. Hat maker, George W. Hall, Charles R. Roberts.
 Public InSerest-E. c. Kinney. N. W. Hardenbergh, A. W. Holsapple.
 Finance-J. O. Rorabnck, Fred R. Collin, H. k. Lyles.
Connecticut western news., 1916-02-10
BARLOW 'ERTY SOLD
Edward and Gilbert Brewer Become
 Possassors, at SIO.OOO,

A real estate transaction of consider able interest was consummated, where by Edward A. and Gilbert M. Brewer become the owners of the Barlow prop erty on Barlow street and across the Blackberry river purchased from the heirs of the Barlow estate, Mrs. Edward Ford, of Torrington, and daughters of the late James Sheffield, of Winsted.
 The property includes the Barlow house and the residence of Goran Borg and about 30 acres of land, portion ot which is woodland situated on the west side of the Blackberry river.
 The price pald is stated to be about $10,000.
 A considerable quantity of the land is available and desirable for building lots and the Brewers state that it is their intention to open up the property for settlement with a view to the de- velopment of that section of the village.
Connecticut western news., 1916-02-10
MAN CUT IN TWO
Frightful Death of Fireman Seman
 Lane, on Railroad.

Lane, on HaIlFOaO.
 Slipping on the icy edge of the depot platform and falling backward across the rail before a ponderous locomotive, Seaman Lane, fireman on the O. II. E. was cut in two by the engine and instantly killed at the Canaan station early Friday morning.
 His train, freight, had stopped on the west side of the depot crossing as the freight on the Berkshire division had the "block." Leaving his engine, Lane started to walk to the station as the Berkshire locomotive was backing up from the south Y, and instead of waiting for the engine to pass, which was almost upon him, he sprang across the tracks ahead of it and had his foot upon the platform, but slipped and fell back directly in front of the rear wheel, which passed over him before he could rise or roll himself off the track. His body was cut completely in two.
 The remains were taken into the depot and Dr. Lee, the c. N. E. phy. sician was summoned, who, after view ing them sent for Coroner s. A. Her. man, who arrived later and held an in quest, examining the train crew and advising with Dr. Lee and Medical Examiner O. W. Camp. His verdict has not been announced.
 Lane was 32 years old and lived in Poughkeepsie He leaves a wife and two children. He had been employed on the road only two months.
Connecticut western news., 1916-02-10
Nurse Dance.

The Canaan Visiting Nurse Associa tion benefit dance, to be given next Thursday evening Feb. F, from 8 to l2 o'clock is going to be a rare event, in which the entire community is talk ing an interest. The tickets, which are sold at 50 cents each, are selling we'll and the prospect is fav orable for large and desirable attendance. Music will be furnished by Germans orchestra, of Pittsfeld. Refreshments will be served.
 Following is the order of dances: Waltz, two step, Lanciers, (ladies choice;) fox trot, grand march, one step, waltz, German one step, (ladies' choice;) lanciers, fox trot, waltz, and several others including some old style dances.
Connecticut western news., 1916-02-10
Methodist Church Notes.

Sunday morning service will be in observation of the 50th anniversary of the formation of the Freedman's Aid and Southern Educational Society of the Methodist church. There will be a special program of music and sing. ing.
 In the evening Rev. MT. Travis will give an address on Lincoln.
 The mid-week bible study will be held this evening at the residence of John VanDeusen.
 The Woman's Home Missionary society will meet this week Friday afternoon at 8 o'clock at the home of Mrs. G. l.. Parsons. In the absence of the president, Mrs. Ella Burns. Mrs. l.. E. Travis will preside.
Connecticut western news., 1916-02-10
The Butcher Case.

The case of H. D. Humphrey, admin istrator of the estate of Laura Butcher, vs. Charles T. Butcher, came up for trial in the superior court in Winsted, before Judge Curtis, yesterday.
 This action is brought to gain pos session of deposit of cash in the Ca- naan Savings Bank, which according to the terms set down in the book was made payable to Laura Butcher or Charles T. Butcher, or either, or the successors of either" Also for certain articles of personal property belonging to the estate.
 George Drumm, of Albany, son of Mrs. Butcher by former husband, claims an interest in the above prop erty and it is in his interest that the suit is brought.
 Nickerson for plaintiff; J. Clinton Roraback for defendant.
Connecticut western news., 1916-02-10
CLINTON BARNES IMPROVING
Serious Operation was Successful and
 Patient Gains Strength.

Serious Operation was Successful and
 Patient Gains Strength.
 Clinton D. V. Barnes is reported as recovering nicely from the serious operation he underwent some days ago, in the Polyclinic Hospital, New York. He was on the operating table three hours, the surgeons operating on his stomach and other organs tha. were found to be in bad condition. For two or three years he had suffered intensely from a stomach trouble that puzzled physicians, and it was finally decided that an operation was absolutely inn perative. In the process of the opera tion the surgeons found that not only the disordered stomach but other un- suspected troubles afflicted the patient and the operation was a serious one.
 The patient withstood the ordeal in splendid shape and is now fairly started in the road to complete recovery and states that he can feel himself reQaining strength. If he continues to improve at his present rate it is expected that he will be able to return home in four or five weeks.
Connecticut western news., 1916-02-10
NickerSon Near the Ton.

At the 128th annual communication of the Grand Lodge of Connecticut held in Hartford last week the following officers were elected:
 Grand Master-Thomas McKensie, Pawcatuck.
 Deputy grand master-Leonard J. Nickerson, West Cornwall.
 Grand senior warden-The Rev. Dr. William F. English, East Windsor.
 Grand junior warden-Wallace S. Moyle, New Haven.
 Grand treasurer-Stanley B. Bos- worth. Hartford.
 Grand secretary-George A. Kies, Hartford.
 Grand senior deacon-Charles s. Perkins, New London.
 Grand junior deacon-Charles w. Cramer, Portland.
 Grand trustees-Willis l.. Mix, New Haven; Charles Billings Chapman, New London; Isaiah Baker, jr., Hart. ford.
 Judge John R. Booth, of Danbury, was reappointed district deputy on the second district. which includes Housa- tonic Lodge of Canaan.
 The grand master in his address made reference to the world war ard said that happily this country remained undisturbed. He paid tribute to the members of the fraternity who were expending efforts in every direction to aid and assist the afflicted. The grand master said the relation of the Masonic jurisdiction of Connecticut with the fraternity throughout the world were most cordial and friendly. There had been an increased growth in Connecti- cut and great development of inter- est and efficiency in every branch of the Masonic organization.
 A tribute to the aid and good work of the order of the Eastern Star, especially in its active participation in the improvements at the Masonic home was paid by the grand master.
 O'clock waterfall, Yosemite, as 2,364 feet high.
Connecticut western news., 1916-02-10
Wonders of Electricity.

The third entertainment in the Pill grim church course, tomorrow evening - the electrical wonder show-will be probably fully as interesting and in- structive as any entertainment in the series. Louis Williams. the electrical wizard, will give demonstrations of the tricks of electricity that will cause all beholders to marvel and admire Tickets are procurable at Collins jew elry store.
Connecticut western news., 1916-02-10
SLING THE SLOGANS
Canaan B. M. A. Contest is Attracting
 Distnguis he'd Attention.

The slogan contest of the Canaan Business Mems Association is creating no little interest. at home an abroad. Secretary Creevey has received a mum Der of responses from competitors, and many have siRnified their intention of sending in suggestions. It is hoped that every reader will submit at least one suggestion for a slogan, that the judges may have a good number to select from.
 The contest is receiving some atten. ton from the pressand facetious cores pondents. Editor George Woodruff, of the Litchfield Enquirer, submits the following poetic offering, which, how. ever, contains rather more than the stipulated ten words, and therefore must languish outside the pale when the judges judge:
 "A slogan for Canaan town
 Should very easy be;
 She has two men of renown,
 Known from sea to sea.
 John Henry is the rooster
 That rules the G. O. P.,
 And "Rody" IS the booster
 That made the "Club Bald ee."
 They make team, those two;
 Their beat you cannot find,
 So, Canaan, were you,
 I'd keep them both in mind"
 Editor Prann, of the Deep River New Era. doesn't expect the prize, '' but submits a slogan that is not half bad, just the same. And this is how he leads up to it:
 "The Canaan Business Mems Asso. citation offers $5 in gold for an accepta. ble slogan. This reminds Editor John Rodemeyer uf the Connecticut Western News, published in Canaan, of the story about the Harvard janitor. A visitor to the historic shades of Cam bridge asked Patrick for the transla. ton of Latin inscription on a statue. It means "To He'll wid Yale, " replied the discerning janitor. MT. Rodemeyer admits that while this may not have been correct translation Patrick knew Harvard sentiment, and with him it was a slogan. But to return to Ca naan as it were. Why not this: Come to Canaan; Altitude High; Ideals High. Hi, Hir Of course, we don't expect the prize"
 Walter King Stone, the artist tele- phones, on the inspiration of the moment, this suggestion for a slogan "We're the guys that put the tonic in Housatonic.
Connecticut western news., 1916-02-10
The Case Murderers.

The case of Isaac N. Williams, oi Bridgeport, and Harry Roe, of Pough keepsie, N. Y., under sentence to be hanged at the state prison in Wethers field early next month for the murder of County Commissioner H. B. Case al Barkhamsted in November 1914, will again come before the superior court of this county at Winsted tomorrow, when it is expected Judge Howard J. Curtis will hear arguments on the defendants motion for a new trial.
 George l.. Gordon, former Hotel Winchester bellboy, who was arrested few weeks ago 1n Bridgeport charged with stealing a diamond ring from Mrs. J. Martin Sauter, it is believed will enter plea of guilty when arraigned tomorrow.
Connecticut western news., 1916-02-10

AS SlleuU dDl STlIDIy dS RTdV6ydIu SpOOhS
 Led onward by mi might schemery,
 They glided forth from the hidden hooks
 And nailed ev. ry tramp in the creamery.
 -CautoS of Clnto, Vol VI.
 It was a calm, still night. Above, the pale moon shone dimly through a thin lace work of scudding cloud that glistened with shimmering sheen as it passed before the radiant face of fair Luna, and turned to maltese cat color after it got by. Below. the face of nature, with its covering of snow, was ghastly white, as if paled with the mortal terror of an impending deed of darkness that might mean bloodshed in the milk shed at the Hardenbergh crossing. Save for the gentle signing of homesick zephyr that was caught out late and alone on this calm, still night, all was quiet. When hark look! What cautious sound is those, as of a goose feather falling upon a snowdrift? What stealthy, stalking forms are that, moving ''grim and silent as graveyard spooks'' in the direction of the old disused and dis mantled milk house? Gan it be-yes, it is,, or rather they are, none other than our old friends, Constable Rhoades and Constable Blass, chaperoned by Attorney Clint. Roraback, and the con. demned old condensed milk factory is their objective point. Now what is it all about?
 For some time the old milk factory has been the rendezvous of tramps, who have been known to occupy it for T s1.l,4 4o .A ,aIz rnrp themselves comfortable by building a camp fire on the cement floor in the center of the building, at the risk of setting tie dilapidated structure on fire.
 Last Saturday night it became noised about that 8 party of half a dozen of these peripatetic gentry had taken pos sesslon and were holding high carnival there. Prosecutor Roraback determined to bag the bunch and make an example of them. Wherefore, very late at night he secured the services of the constables and quietly approached the main en- trance of the building. After listen ing to ascertain the number of tones that made up the chorus of snores, Constable Rhoades reported:
 "There are but two of them, and there are three of us. We have hand cuffs and Justice Ford on our side. Let us rush in, seize and bind them and take them before His Honor.''
 No sooner said than done. The cul- prits were brought to the village court house and at midnight they were ar raigned before Justice Ford, charged with being tramps, the penalty for which is years imprisonment. They pleaded not guilty and promised to shake the snow of Canaan off their feet in double-quick order if allowed to de- part. The Justice, however, assured them that midnight court and mid night raiding expedition could not be honeyfugled into committing a mis- carriage of justice, especially in view of the hazard of midnight fire in the neighborhood of the old creamery; and be bound them over, in $200 each, for trial in the superior court. Being un- able to secure bail they were taken to Litchfield, Sunday morning by Con- stable Rhoades. They gave their names as Harry Welton, of Boston, and William Ferris, of Bridgeport, and claimed they were beating their way from Boston to Bridgeport in search of work.
Connecticut western news., 1916-02-10
An Old Rve-I aw

In its "1OO years ago" column, the Bridgeport Farmer of Friday reprinted the following "bye-laws of Wilton, ' dated Feb 1, 1915:
 At Town Meeting legally warned and holden by the Inhabitants of the Town of Wilton, Dec. 18th, 1915.
 VOTED, That all Swine, running in the Highways or Town proper, not having ring in the end of their nose, shall be liable to be impounded; and, That all Geese, running. as aforesaid, not having the end of one wing cut of, shall be liable to be impounded.
 SAMUEL BELDEN,
 Junior Town Clerk
Connecticut western news., 1916-02-10
Whist Party a Success.

The first party in the firemen's s series of five whists, in Town Hall, Friday evening, was most suspicious begin ming of the series. About 100 persons attended and 21 tables were in commis sion. Dancing followed the whist and the festivities were kept up until about midnight.
 The second party will be given this evening and is sure to he we'll attended
Connecticut western news., 1916-02-10
S5 in Gold for a Canaan Slogan.

prize of $5 in Gold will be given the person sending the best suggestion for phrase that will be fitting slogan for Canaan's progressveness."
 The conets open for everybody everywhere until March TO- Each slogan should be envelope with other writing than the slogan itself and enclosed another envelope with sheet card containing the and address of the sender The paper containing the slogan itself must have clue to the authors identity thus assuring the award of the prize solely merit Each slogan envelope will be numbered and remain sealed until the end of the contest the number being filed away with the address, which also will numbered correspond.
 The slogan should contain than ten words and should be sent to E. A. CREEVEY Secretary,
 Canaan, Conn.