Connecticut western news., 1916-02-10
CHNlHAN


 of the Visiting Nurse Association was held at the home of Mrs. Clemans. The nurse reported that she had made 55 calls in January. Plans were dis cussed for the "Charity Ball.' which is to be given on February IT for tha benefit of the association. The treas urer. W. J. Reel, would be glad to re- ceive contributions from those who have not paid their subscriptions fer the currant year.
 MT John Beck will continue his in taresting talk on the South African situation before the Brotherhood Class at Pilgrim church next Sunday upon request of the members of the class. All men are cordially invited.
 The Missionary Society of Pilgrim church will meet with Miss $. w.. Adam on Friday afternoon.
 At the mid. week meeting at Pilgrim church this evening the pastor will give "Current event talk"
 Deans rheumatic pills fer rheu- matism and neuralgia. Entirely veget- able. Safe.-Adv.
  school in Salisbury was 600 in the total during the four days, which was con sidered good, in view of the unfavora ble weather. On Friday there were 92 ladies and 88 gentlemen present.
 E. Whittlesey Abbe, son of Thomas Abbe, has position with Aetna Life Insurance Company in Hartford.
 The selectmen have appointed A. A. Hubbard dog warden and H. E. Lyles tree warden and henceforth both the unlicensed dogs and the trespassing trees must look out.
 Mrs. Charles B. Shaw and Mrs. c. E. Badgley spent yesterday afternoon in Pittsfeld.
 Miss Edna Smith, daughter of MT. and Mrs. Joseph Smith, celebrated her sixteenth birthday last Monday.
 George W. Hall has sold valuable timber lot in the west part of Sheffield, near the under mountain road. and deeded the same to Noble B. Turner, of Housatonic. N. E. Storm now has a neat sign over the entrance to his new market. l.. J. Streck was the artist.
 Burton A. Peirce, of Bridgeport, was in town few days the first part of the week.
 Judge Fred E. Egleston, of Falls Village, was in town Monday.
 Leonard J. Nickerson, Esq, of West Cornwall, was a Canaan visitor Tues day.
 In the flooded district including brought death and destruction, the families of two of Hon. E. s. Roberts brothers reside, and while MT. Roberts has not heard from them it is certain that they are in dire straits, as the con- ditions there are appalling.
 Rev. A. Lincoln Terry, a retired Baptist minister we'll known in this vicinity, died at his home in South field, Monday night. The funeral is to be held in the Congregational church Southfield, Friday afternoon at 3 o'clock.
 G. L. Parsons 6 Son have just placed a new sign over their store entrance, the work of Artist Streck.
 The Board of Relief held their second meeting Tuesday and adjourned until next Tuesday at 10 a. m.
 Dr. F. $. Parsons, of Thomaston, called on relatives in town Monday.
 Mrs. F. F. Stevens attended Sunday school conference in Woodmont and Milford, Sunday. She spoke in both x,1 of %ha
 At the fourth Quarterly Conference, held at the Methodist church Monday evening, a request signed by every member of the official board was pre- sented to District Superintendent Rev. ". F. Compton, asking for the return of Rev l.. E. Travis to the church for another year.
 Rollin M. Rood, of South Man. chester, has been spending a few days in town.
 Mrs. J. A. Crichton went to Pitts field, Mass, Monday.
 Miss Margaret Groody, of Water bury, is guest of Mrs. Theron Perkins. Miss Mary Bolton, who has been wis. iting at Joseph Kegler's, returned to New York city this week.
 The Queen Esther circle met with Miss Grace RoraDack, Monday eve- ming.
 Mrs. Julia Weaver is the agent for ''Ston" polish.
 George Benedict, of Mayhrook, was home for over Sunday. Miss Mildred Hecox, of Lee, Mass. ], is visiting Miss Addie Kinball.
 Miss Margaret Flynn and George Heffernan spent Sunday with MT. and Mrs. Daniel Flynn in Great Barring ton.
 Miss Avis Kimball is visiting her sister, Mrs. David H. Roger in South bury.
 Miss Ruth Blass was a weekend guest of relatives ill Torrington.
 William Hurley, of Springfield, was