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Connecticut western news., 1916-03-09
In Superior Court.

Judge Curtis in the superior court in Winsted, Tuesday, handed down his decision in the case of Dennis P. Sulli- vans appeal from the county commis- sioners, who had declined to grant him a liquor license at Hotel Clifton Judge Curtis upheld the commissioners, find ing that they did not act contrary to law in reaching their decision.
 Leonard F. Payne, of Roxbury. pleaded guilty to an indecent assault upon Eunice Pettit, young girl of that town. He was sentenced to not less than one nor more than eight years in prison. The assault was com- mitted September 21, 1913, when the, girl went to Payne's blacksmith shop on an errand for her father. Payne served a term in thestate prison in ls97 for bigamy. George Dewey, I9. oolored, of Ros- we'll, New Mexico, charged with steal ing $45 from William Hlne, of Bethle- hem, was sentenced to six months in jail.
 Frank Gallaher, 24, of Watertown, charged with breach of the peace and assault, was fined $2b. Gaetano Cartella, E5, of winsted, who assaulted Marie Scalvolo Camille with knife, got year in the county jail. Car tella, according to Stste's Attorney Warner, was very intimate with the girl. She had him take out marriage license, and lived with. him, and then when he found her on the street with another man he drew knife and slashed her cheek and lip, which he understood was the custom in Sicily to show her reputation.
 It was arranged between counsel that in the case of Charles Hallock, New Hartford carpenter, charged with non- support of his wife and child he pay $1S.75 a month for their support. In the case of Edward w. Curtis, 6I, of Salisbury, charged with assaulting his wife with deadly weapon on October 31, 1915, and also Edward Frost and Alex Bennett, who came to her assist ance, bail was reduced from $3, 800 te $1, 900, and the prisoner released. The case will probably be nolled if he be- hayes himself.
Connecticut western news., 1916-03-09
Congratulatlng a Comrade.

Mir. and Mrs. Charles W. Hinsdale, of Litchfield, celebrated the 50th anni- versary of their marriage Monday and dinner and reception were given in their honor at the Phelps Tavern in the afternoon. Mir. Hinsdale is vet eran of the old 'tSecond Heavies, y and Comrade E. s. Roberts, of Canaan, sent the following message of congratu. lation on behalf of the Canaan survivors of that famous old regiment:
 Mr. and Mrs. Charles W. Hinsdale, of the Second Heavies, Litchfield, Conn Congratulations from the Happy Land of Canaan on this side of Jordan !. That we all may answer the roll call on the other side, is the wish of your Canaan comrades on guard. Signed, E. s. Roberts, A. P. Briggs, Abram Coons, Edward Hawver," with a Son of Veteran thrown in for good measure.
 MT. Hinsdale was mustered in as corporal in the Second Connecticut Artillery, Company A. He was pro- noted to sergeant February 13, 1864. June 27, 1864, he was promoted to quartermaster sergeant and discharged with honors July z, 1865. Mrs. Hins- dale was born in Bethlehem, October Is, 1881, daughter of Dr. Algernon l.. Lewis. After the war, MT. Hinsdale returned to Litchfield, where he is en- gagged in the grocery business. He is one of Litchfield's most prominent citi- zens. The couple received many beautiful gifts.
Connecticut western news., 1916-03-09
Robbed Trolley Conductor.

A daring robber, believed by the police to be the same man who shortly before noon Monday held up the clerk in the Atlantic and Pacific Tea con- pany's store at Putnam and Cedar streets, New Haven, added a still more sensational daylight hold-up late in the afternoon, when J. F. Orr, of Bridgeport, a trolley conductor, was first robbed of his cash and then in a scuffie aboard his car at Devon, Mil ford, shot in the thigh. Orr was not seriously injured by the bullet.
 The hold-up occurred at the east end of the Washington bridge, over the Housatonic river. The robber made his escape. According to Chief of Police Maher, of Milford, the descrip- tion that Orr gave of the man tallies closely with that of the robber who earlier in the day performed the hold up in New Haven. The local police also believe from the similarity of the description that it is the same man who operated in Milford, and are work ing on that theory.
Connecticut western news., 1916-03-09
FUNERAL OF MIR. WILCOX
Masonic Ceremonies at Church-Re-
 mains Deposited in Vault.


 The funeral of the late George R. Wilcox was very largely attended Thursday afternoon at Pilgrim church. All religious denominations and all classes were represented in the throng that came to pay their last tribute of respect to one they had known and loved.
 The floral tributes were many and beautiful.
 The body was taken from the house on Railroad street to the church, es- corted by the pell- bearers-all Masons and about 40 members of Housatonic Lodge, to which MT. Wilcox belonged, marched behind the hearse.
 At the church the services were inn pressive and interesting, and were in charge of the Masons, Past Master Ira Travers, of Salisbury officiating for the order. Lyman E. Howe, marshal of Housatonic Lodge, was master of cere- monies.
 Rev. K. O. Gillette paid fitting tribute to the character and worth of the deceased, in short address. Rev. l.. E. Travis, as chaplain pro tenn of the lodge, made the prayer.
 At the close of the ceremonies in the church the casket was placed in the hearse of Undertaken I. P. Hornbeck, of Falls Village, and taken to Falls Village, where the remains were de- posited, temporarily in the Grassy Hill cemetery vault, to be inferred later.
 The bearers were Messrs. James A. Graney, Charles J. Beaujon, w. N. Decker. o. T. Vosburgh. A. E. Mo- lando, George W. Ford.
Connecticut western news., 1916-03-09
The Wild Birds.

"A rumor prevails that the United States supreme court is hesitating over the Mclean bird law which is being fought on its constitutionality. A re. assignment has been ordered and this is taken to indicate that the court is evenly divided. It seems to be ques. tion whether bird, carrying lon its own framework eatable duck meat, is engaged in interstate commerce though a freight car carrying the same bird dead would be chased as doing inter- state commerce. If the law isn't sus- tained the wild birds will not last long. Hartford Courant. ~. . ss. s.v.','''' tlt',,
Connecticut western news., 1916-03-09
Sued for Slander.

Trouble which has been brewing among factions of the Italian people in Torrington in the past few days cul- minated Wednesday in the arrest on a body attachment of V. Rolando Sica, editor of an Italian newspaper, in a suit for islander brought by John D. Sullo, claiming damages of 1000. The writ alleges that Sica caused to be published an interview in which he charged that Sullo circulated false translation of an article in his paper and that he, Sullo, is trying to discredit him with his advertisers in order that they might withdraw their patronage. S
Connecticut western news., 1916-03-09
Christ Church Notes.

The Lenten preacher next Wednes- day. March 15, at 3:45 will be the Rev. R. Van K. Harris, rector of St. James s church, Winsted.
 It has finally been arranged to hold the Nation wide Preaching Mission in Canaan from April 3 to 9. The Rev. Fred H. Sill, O. H. O., and the Rev. William F. Mayo, o. H. O., have been secured as missioners.
 In preparation for the Mission a special parish gathering has been called for this evening at 8 o'clock in the Parish House.
 Cottage meetings have also been planned. The first of these will be held at the home of Mr. Edwin s. Pease on Friday afternoon at 3:3O. This will take the place of the study class announced for the Parish House, Friday afternoons.
Connecticut western news., 1916-03-09
6ATEMAN's HOUSE MOVED
View of Depot Driveway Now unob-
 structed, from West.

The gateman's house, at the Main street crossing was moved last week to the northwest corner of the crossing. The operation of transfer necessitated a complete readJustment of the gates. which was a somewhat complicated operation.
 The removal of the building from the opposite corner affords an unob- structed view from the west side of the crossing, of the driveway leading to the station, where it was held responsi- ble for some accidents and some near accidents from automobiles and teams.
 In its present location it obstructs the view in no direction except north ward, where Gateman King is unable to look any distance up the track especially if there is n car or train on the west side-track. The change has also robbed the gateman of his best view of the busy section of Main street. though it gives him fine view of the railroad side of the hotel-which hardly compensates for the moving panorama that he looked out upon from his front door before the building was shifted.
Connecticut western news., 1916-03-09
Recital at Norfolk.

1t will be of interest to Canaan people to know of an opportunity to hear two excellent artists at Norfolk two weeks from today.
 Through special arrangement it has been made possible to secure Julia Hill, the young soprano who made a strik- ingly successful debut in New York this season and Wassily Besekirsky, who is very fine Russian violinist. Tickets will be sold at the door for 50 cente. The program will appear in 8 few days
 Miss Hill has the attributes of a finished singer in spite of her youth, for she has voice of good natural quality aside from the training which she has had. To her vocal ability has been added intelligence in her way of using her beautiful organ and she has impressed the critics very deeply-even the hardened ones who have had con- sGant occasion to smile indulgently at the new, ambitious but incapable sing CT. She is at present excellent as a singer of songs but the critics are say ing that they see a greater additional work before her. Those of us who are interested in the characters of the Wagner operas will be interested to know that her critics see in her the makings of Sieglinde and of Isolde.
 MT. Besekirsky has played with the New York Philharmonic Orchestra and also with the Philadelphia Orchestra and his playing will contribute largely toward making this concert long re- membered by all those who find it pos- sible to attend. .~.. xxx.
Connecticut western news., 1916-03-09
MT. kennedY.s Prediction.

Says the Bridgeport Post: Former Cong. William Kennedy, of Naugatuck, has been in Washington on visit
 While there he allowed himself to be interviewed long enough to tell the re- porter that Homer s. Cummings would be nominated for United States senator this year by the democrats of Conneoti- cut and would defeat George P. Me- Lean, republican, renominated by the republicans. MT. Kennedy also said that the democrats would sweep the state and return five congressman to Washington. A~.' --S ls.g
Connecticut western news., 1916-03-09
lakeviIle Activity.

The Lakeville Business Mems Asso citation is getting large number of inquiries for summer cottages from city people, due to the literature recently distributed by the publicity committee. The publicity campaign which is being conducted systemat- ically and at considerable expense is bound to bring results. Real Estate Agent Peabody, who has a very effec- tive advertising system also reports many applications for cottages and in several instances has practically closed deals for summer rentals. s.-Journal.
Connecticut western news., 1916-03-09
Adopt Profit Sharing Plan.

Announcement was made Friday that the Yale and Towne Manufacturing company, makers of hardware, at Stam- ford, had adopted profit sharing plan for the benefit of their employees. Un- der this plan over $35, 900 will be paid out of excess profits in business to em- ployes on March 15, and a similar amount is to be distributed in April. All of the $500 employees at the local plant, except those on salary. are to hare in the distribution. a,
Connecticut western news., 1916-03-09
A Souvenlr Sag.

The ordinary state banquet of these days is not entirely over when the actual festivities end-there is the big bag of souvenirs for every guest to take home. And such a mystery bag as it is! For example, the bags given the guests at the Bristol Press Clubs ban quet, last week, contained an assort- ment of articles that would stock a small store. This is the inventory of each bag:
 Electric lamp, cans coffee, cans tea. can cocoa, bottle matted milk, 3 packages chewing gum, cake chocolate, bottle liquid veneer, bottle Sulpho- nap thol, lantern, bottle ginger ale, bottle grape juice, bottle salad dressing, paper knife, half dozen lead pencils, dozen pens, 4 note books, looking glass, tube kolynos. tubes shaving cream, can opener, bottle absorbine, bottle dioxo- gen, box candy, bottle machine oil, 3 packages court plaster, cakes soap, 8 packages talcum powder, package doughnuts, nickel tape measure, pipe, paper tobacco, package minute tapioca, package minute gelatin, 3 boxes cough drops, box matted milk tablets, asbestos mat, 3 packages pancake four, pack age self-raising flour, package cereal, bottle kitchen bouquet, box baking powder, blotters. silk watch fob, 3 boxes biscuit, box graham crackers, 3 boxes salt, ash trays, 3 pads of paper, 3 calendars. bottle Ha.ol, lunch box, 3 packages seeds, bottle of honey, asbestos holder, rules, 3 yard sticks, trousers hanger, paper napkins, wash cloth, package carrier, automobile pennant, shaving stick, box shaving powdersh
Connecticut western news., 1916-03-09
Raises HaIt Acre of Corn.

Miss Sarah Stone, 12 year old daugh- ter of William Stone. of New Milford, has achieved the distinction of being the only girl in the state who has com pleted the work required in the state corn. club contest conducted under the auspices of the United States depart ment of agriculture, planting, cultivat- ing and harvesting half-ac
Connecticut western news., 1916-03-09
Methodist Church Notes.

The Union service of the Congrega- tional and Methodist churches in the Methodist church Sunday evening was well attended and enjoyed by all. This was in the nature of preparatory ser vice in which the pastors, Rev. B. C.. Gillette and Travis spoke of the coming services through Lent and the possibili- ties of such services for spiritual uplift for the members of the churches.
 There will be services alternately in the two churches, commencing with Ash Wednesday evening, as follows: March 8, Congregational church, Rev. T. W. Haven, of Norfolk, speaker: March 15, in Methodist church, Rev. Oliver D. Sewall, of Great Burlington, speaker; March 23, in Pilgrim church, Rev. William E. Scofeld, of Touring ton; March 50. in Methodist church, Rev. c. Perry f Kent.
 For the following meeting speakers will be announce later: April 6, in Pilgrim church April 13, Methodist church; Holy week, April Is, Sabbath evening in Pilgrim church; April IT, Methodist church; April IS, Pilgrim church at 4 D. m-, Children and Young Peoples meeting; April l9, Pilgrim church; April 20. Methodist, Holy Con- munion; April 21, Methodist church.
Connecticut western news., 1916-03-09
PEASEVILLE IS IN
Fire District Limits Extended and Sewer Extension Authorized.

At the adjourned Fire District meet ing, Saturday afternoon, in Town Hall, Warden J. 0. Roraback presiding, the business laid over from the meeting of three weeks previous was taken up and disposed of
 The proposition to extend the limits of the fire district, to include Pease- vile, according to the survey described in the call, was approved.
 It was voted to extend the sewer sys. tenn to that section, in accordance with the following resolution, which was adopted:
 Resolved, That the sewer system of the Canaan Fire District be extended by constructing line of sewer, with the necessary laterals, from conven- ient point of intersection with the pres. ent sewer line, upon the north side of Main Street near the residence of Hosea l.. Ross to a point near the residence of Henry Neeling.
 "Said extension shall be under the direction of the Executive Committee of said district, acting as commission to lay out and construct public sewers and sewage disposal and filtration beds in any part of said Fire District, as authorized by the special act of the General Assembly of the State of Con necticnt, approved May 29, 1907, and amended by special act of said General Assembly, approved August 5, 1909. And that the said Executive Commit tee, acting as commission as aforesaid be, and they are hereby authorized to defray the expensse of said extension from any unexpended funds now in the hands of the Treasurer of said Fire Dis trict, derived from or belonging to the sewer account of said district or by the issue and sale of the additional bonds or such part thereof Gas may be neces- sary) of said Fire District, authorized to be issued by the legal voters of said district at special meeting held on June 15, 1907, or by the issue of the notes of said district, as the said Com mittee, acting as commission as afore. said, shall deem best
 The signing of a contract by the executive committee with the electric light company. for the installation of the new street lighting system, was reported.
 Voted to install fire hydrant at the northern terminus of the water. main on Railroad street. This terminus is said to be at point near the residence of Joseph Allyn.
 A vote was passed, that the 4-lnch water main be extended on West Main street, and that fire hydrant be in stalled as far west on that street from the hydrant near Charles G. Smith s house. as the Smith hydranr is from the hydrant on Judge Roraback's s corner
Connecticut western news., 1916-03-09
Apple Blossoms in Norfolk.

Although Norfolk has always been considered the coldest town in Connect icut it is making boast today that doubtless no other town can, make. John Torrant brought branch of apple blossoms into the Norfolk library re- gently and the prediction is hazarded that if good weather prevails from now until Easter, Norfolk people will be eat ing 1916 grown red Astrachan apples.
Connecticut western news., 1916-03-09
May Lose Sight,

His left eyeball pierced when he coasted into the rear end of one of the flexible type of sleds, Harold Wildman, the young son of Leroy Wildman, of Bethel, is likely to lose the sight of the eye permanently. WS~EN' a-.
Connecticut western news., 1916-03-09

Hamburg has an experimental plant that obtains power from the ebb and flow of North sea tides.
 Recent examination of the coal de- posits of Spitzbergen indicates that they contain more than 1000, 900, 900 tons of fuel of remarkable purity.I
Connecticut western news., 1916-03-09

The use of the oxygen inhaler alone has made it possible to make balloon flights above 25, 900 feet % s<.,,,. =, =
Connecticut western news., 1916-03-09
CLIMBED A LADDER
Miss Saygers Had Locked Herself Out
 of Her Own Room.

After the firemen's dance, just as Fri day night had merged into Saturday morning, and when the festive and tired dancers were going to their several homes, Miss Saygers, the popular dis trict nurse made the horrifying discov. cry that she had locked herself out of her room in the Canfeld block, and had neglected to take her key when she left.
 Ray Whitford, of the Borden cream. cry, who had escorted her home, re. paired to Mrs. Collins boarding house to secure pass key from George Con- don, who janiteers the block, but George had gone to the brotherhood supper at E st Canaan and remained there over night, at his parents.
 < Whitford finally procured ladder and placed the upper end against the ledge of Miss Saygers' window, mounted and raised the sash so she could enter. The agile nurse then clambered up with the skill and fearlessness of a squirrel on chestnut limb, and bade Ray a grateful good od-morning-and no body ever heard word about it.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-06-16
CONFERENCE
Of Coiored Methodists Pleased
with BrandeiS and Jus
tee Hughes.

The second days session Of the
district conference at the African
Methodist Episcopal church was
opened at $3.50 a. m. Devotional
services were conducted by the Revs.
jenkins and Mason. At the close
Of the devotional services, the pre-.
siding elder called for reports as
follows:
The financial condition Of the
The spiritual condition of the
church.
The church and social service.
How to keep wIde-awake pray.
er meeting.
The means necessary to make the
church more prosperous financially,
These reports were read by the
The Revs. J. 7. Gibbons. T. Herman
Cow, J. N. Henderson. w. E. Glib
bons and G. Horace jenkins. Each
Of these reports Vlicited helpful
discussion.
After the discussion the chairman,
the Rev. r. r. Downs. called atten.
Brandies. Jew, as associate jus
IACe pu Tue OtuGu Ul Tue SupIctup
court by President Wilson. A reso-
luton was adopted approving the
appointment Of Brandheis and a
telegram OF congratulations was
wired to Mr.. Brandies.
In addition a resolution was
adopted for Charles E. Hughes, the
presidential nominee. and a tele-
gram was sent. he vas eongratu-
lated on the signal acknowledgment
of his worth and eminenee Of char
acter to insure the ultimate success
Of his party and q greater national
career as tho nations chief.
Recess was then taken.
The afternoon session was called
70 order at $3.50 by Dr.. Downs. The
report OF the committee on finances
was read by the Rev. G. Horace Jen-
kins. which report was adopted.
The Rev. N. ". Brown spoke OF
the service Of the Rev. r. r. Downs
a. a presiding elder: OF his sterling
worth. and the high moral tone OF
his character and what he has done
for tho work In West Virginia.
He also made a motion that the
members Of conference present the
elder with a handsome suit as an
expression Of their appreciation. The
motion was unanimously carried aud
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-06-16

LAFAYETTEl q. CRTLE,
AFOREMENTIONED