Connecticut western news., 1916-04-06

George Condon has resigned his posi- tion at Benton & Wright's shoe store.
 Howard Hatmaker has accepted a position at G. l.. Parsons & Son S store.
 The Cranford Club meets today with Mrs. George Roger. The topic for the afternoon is "James Whitcomb Riley" :" by members of the club.
 Telephone Parsons 6 Son to call for your lace curtains laundered, at 50 cents per pair. r.-Adv.
 Misses Adella and Lydia Merwin have been nome from Torrington for few days.
 MT. and Mrs. Thoams McClelland and daughter Alene, have returned from vacation spent with relatives in North Adams.
 A. E. Eldridge spent the week end with his family at George $. Fuller's.
 Miss Helen Hanlon has been visiting relatives in Waterbury.
 Mrs. James Haplon has been visiting friends in Hartford.
 Don't throw away your old clothes. Have them cleaned and pressed so they look like new at the Winsted Steam Laundry. Parsons 6 Son will send them with the laundry.-Adv.
 A very pleasant evening was spent at the home of Norman W. Moore, Fri day, March 31. the party being in the nature of surprise given in honor of his birthday. The evening was de- voted to cards, progressive whist being played. The first prize was won by George S. Mather and the consolation prizes were won by B. A. Brewer and David Roger. Bountiful refreshments were served. after which all departed wishing MT. Moore many happy re- turns of the day.
 Send your towels and sheets to the Winsted Laundry. Cheaper and better than any other way. Parsons 6 Son. Adv.
 Misses Adah and Lois Dings were home from Wlnsted over the week end.
 Mrs F. N. Glass and daughter Edith are visiting relatives in Otisville, N. Y.
 Miss Julia Howes is visiting her brother in Pittsfeld.
 Edward Fitzgerald. of Amenia, N. Y., is at his home here.
 Hiram Dings has been i'll at his home near Pine Grove.
 Miss Olga Johnson has recovered from her recent illness.
 Walter Hatmaker has been confined to his home with the grip.
 There has been an increasing attend ance and interest in the union Lenten preaching services which are being held by the Methodist and Congrega- tional churches. There was large congregation at the Methodist church last Thursday evening and those who were fortunate enough to be there heard a manly, straight-forw I'd and interesting sermon on Christian Perry, of Kent. It was Brotherhood night and a number of brotherhood men were present and those who were not there missed it. The service this evening will be held at Pilgrim church and will be addressed by the Rev. c. w. Starkweather. pastor of the Great Harrington Methodist church, who has recently been transferred to the New York Conference from Little Falls, N. Y. MT. Starkweather comes highly recommended and will be welcomed in Canaan. He will speak on the subject, We preach Christ Crucified, "Q Cor. l :23.) The service will be held at eight o'clock.
 Brewer Bros have sold a new Chevrolet touring car to Station Agent Merritt. of East Canaan, and a Ford car to $. J. Briggs.
 Forbes s. Adam spent the week. end with a student at Yale University, who was formerly member of the Hallock School, Great Barrintgon.
 At the regular communication of Housatonic Lodge, No. 6l, F. A. M. to be held next week Thursday evening, April 13. the first degree will be ex. emplifed. Worshipful Brother John R. Booth, of Danbury, District Deputy for the Second Masonic District, has accepted an invitation to be present in his official capacity. The ladies of the Order of the Eastern Star will serve a supper promptly at 7:30, immediately preceding the ceremonies. All mem- bers are requested to be present.
 Mrs. Theodore Adams is Tn New York, being called there Monday by the illness of a relative.
 Mrs. Charles B. Shaw, of West Main Street, is visiting relatives in Amster- dam, N. Y.
 Miss Ellen Kane was home from Pittsield, Sunday.
 Miss May E. Devine spent a few days last week with Miss Alicia Dunn in Danbury and Poughkeepsie.
 Mrs. Mary Petersen, of Salisbury, visited her sister, Mrs. Charles Roberts last week.
 c. B. Shaw is the agent for "Ston'' polish.
 Miss Merat Easton, of Ohio, has been visiting her friend, Miss Amy Lansing.
 Miss Amy Lansing entertained few