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Connecticut western news., 1916-08-10
A LADY HlKER
Camped Out Saturday Night in pr.
 Ross's Back Yard.

A casual passer-by, Saturday after noon or Sunday, observing the little white tent under an apple tree in Dr. Ross's back yard, with lady in khaki sitting beside it, might have been in- clined to jump to the conclusion that the doctor had given over a portion of his domain for either miniature gipsy camp or for fortune telling purposes. Not so. The khaki lady was Mrs. Nettie s. Cressey, of Unionville, the lady hlker who is on 300 mile hike through the Western part of the state. tor the particular purpose of studying wild flowers and birds and nature gen erally.
 Mrs. Cressey left Unionville, Friday morning, tramping to Winsted, where she camped OH the grounds of Mrs. David York. The second day she made Canaan, and pitched her tent on Dr. Ross's lot, beside the Camp Ross brook, where she remained until Sunday afternoon, when she started west. with her friends Mrs. Lawton and daughter, of Unionville, who came ont in an automobile, to join her here.
 The lady carries on her back pack containing her little shelter. tent, alcohol lamp and cooking outfit, and a few extra clothes, and cooks her own food in the open. She is an athletic lady, lover of nature, and lecturer on birds, flowers and kindred topics. She lives much in the open air, and has be. fore taken many long tramps over country roads. She is courageous, and says that while she has often met hoboes on the road she has never been molested.
 Nearly twenty years ago Mrs. Cressey was resident of Winsted, where, before she was married, she was Miss Nettie Swain, stenographers and worked for Burton E. Moore and the Bronson firm. She is refined, educated lady and charming talker.
Connecticut western news., 1916-08-10
SECOND HEAvIES' REUNION
New Milford People Prepare to Enter tain inc Old Soldiers,

tain inc Oid Soldiers,
 Concerning arrangements for the Second Heavies' reunion, to be held in New Milford, September g, the New Milford Gazette says:
 Plans are gradually shaping them selves for the reunion of the Second Heavy Artillery Association, to be held here on Saturday, September 9, and a big day is looked for among local Civil War veterans and others interested in their organizations. Carles A. Way, who is vice-president of the associa- tion, and Robert Erwin, with others from Upton Post, C.. A. R., form a committee which has the. entertain. ment of the association and its guests in charge, and this committee reports excellent progress being made.
 The association will hold its annual business meeting in the Town Hall at 10 a. m., and at noon recess will be taken for dinner, which will be served in Odd Fellows hall by the members of Upton Woman's Relief Corps. It is expected that 200 or more will be at the dinner.
 The association will reassemble at 3 p. m. in the Town Hall, and hear and take part i'll an interesting program, made of patriotic songs by a local chorus, short addresses of welcome and response, and one address by promi. nent man, perhaps Senator Mclean, if prior engagements do not interfere. It was hoped to have Governor Holcomb come here but that gentleman found he had long-standing engagement else. where for September 9, and regfetfully had to decline the invitation.
 The association comes here of it. own free will, and doubtless will 1e. ceive hearty welcome from the citi. zens. No financial assistance will be necessary from the townspeople for en- tertainment except that some sort of a guarantee should be made so that the Woman's Relief Corps will not suffer loss in the event of bad weather mili. tating against attendance. The corps is to furnish the dinners at 50 cents a plate, and as most of the food is to be purchased, stormy day might cause the organization a loss. During the day there might be time for automobile trips, and any who would care to put their cars at the service of the commit. tee would do well to notify either MT. Way or MT. Erwin.
Connecticut western news., 1916-08-10
BUSINESS MEMS OUTING
Automobile Ride and Clambake at
 Lake BueI, Aug. 3i.

Lake Duei, AuR. ot.
 The annual outing of the Canaan Business Mems Association will take place Thursday, August 31, and will take the form of an automobile ride to Lake Buel, where a genuine Rhode Island clambake will be served from 5 o'clock to 7:30 p. m. It will be an afternoon and evening affair in order that business men, merchants, clerks, mechanics, etc., may have opportunity to enjoy it.
 The only charge-$1 ticket-will cover the expense of dinner, dancing privilege and boating on the lake, ex. cept launch rides.
 The bake will be prepared under the personal supervision of George Anbach, of Great Harrington, recognized ex. pert in that line, and will include all the appetizing ingredients that go to make up the genuine article of Rhode Island clambake.
 The affair is designed to give an opportunity for delightful and re. freshing outing to not only the mem. bers of the B. MI A. and their families, but for all Canaanites who desire to take advantage of the opportunity. The invitation is general and all will be welcome. The indications at pres. ent are that there will be general acceptance of the invitation and that there will be very large attendance at the beautiful spot
 The committee are sending out post. cards, with return cards for acceptance, to all business men and particularly request that the return card be sent to Chairman Charles Laffargue, as early as possible as it is essential that the exact number for whom dinner is to be provided be known we'll in advance of the event.
Connecticut western news., 1916-08-10
New Haven Borrows Engines

Due to the unusual demands made upon the American Locomotive Com pany by munition orders, the company has been unable to deliver to the New York, New Haven 6 Hartford Railroad Company the eighty-eig powerful locomotives which were ordered early in the year. This has embarrassed the New Haven road to a great extent and it has been obliged to borrow loco motives from other companies to meet the increasing demands. So far the road.has succeeded in obtaining twenty three locomotives.
Connecticut western news., 1916-08-10
RattIer Surprises Hay Harvesters.

Says the Eagles Great Burlington correspondent: Frank Labbe of the state road tossed fork full of hay to the top of a load, while harvesting Friday afternoon, on his meadow on the Lake Buel road and at the same time picked up rattlesnake that he did not hear or see. Charles Goeway,
 who works for MT. Labbe was on top of the load and hardly had the hay landed near his feet when he was startled by the sudden appearance of the snake which he quickly caught on the end of his fork and hurled to the ground where Mir. Labbe ended its career with his fork The reptile measured four feet and had 10 rattles.
Connecticut western news., 1916-08-10
HOWE RULED OUT
Age Limit Bars Candidate for Falls Village PostofTice.

The establishment of the rule by the present Postmaster. General, barring applicants more than 70 years of age from appointment as postmasters, de- feats MT. H. E. Howe's desire to be. come postmaster at Falls Village. Mr. Howe had made application for the position, through ex-CongressmHn William Kennedy, of Naugatuck, and his appointment was recommended by MT. Kennedy and National Committee. man Homer s. Cummings, of Stamford, and it was confidently expected that the appointment would be made, the term of Postmaster Richard F. Smith having expired several weeks ago.
 Early this week, however, MT. Howe received letter from MT. Cummings, enclosing letter from the Acting First Assistant Postmaster General, apprising him that he was beyond the age limit set up by the Postmaster. General, hence ineligible for appoint. ment. The letter is as follows:
 -. August |, 1916. Hon. Homer s. Cummings,
 Stamford, Connecticut.
 My dear Sir: ..#rsa
 The Postmaster. General has referred to me your letter of the 2sth ultimo, recommending the appointment of MT. Henry E. Howe as postmaster at Falls Village, Connecticut.
 In view of your statement that Mr. Howe is 72 years of age I would invite your attention to the practice of the Department, established by the Post. master. General, not to appoint as post. masters at Presidential offices persons beyond the age of 70 years. It is his desire to confine the maximum age to 65, but in no case to go beyond the age stated above in view of the fact that he wishes to appoint as postmasters. per. sons who are likely to be, during their terms, capable of performing any and all of the duties of their offices.
 Under the circumstances the Depart. ment will be pleased to receive at your earliest convenience recommendation of some other person for the postmaster ship at Falls Village.
 Very truly yours,
 Signed, F. E. Frazier.
 Acting First Assistant Postmaster. General.
 Mir. Howe states that he had been assured by Mir. Cummings that there was no ago limit rule, else he would have kept out of the race. It appears however, that the rule is new one and was made by the present Post. master. General. Mir. Howe is natur. ally disappointed. He says he has been an active democrat all his life; he cast his first ballot for president in 1864 when Gen. George B. Mcclellan was the candidate, and has voted for every democratic candidate since, including Horace Greeley. He has given liberally of his time and money for the party and never asked reward.
 There appears to be no other demo. cratic candidate for the position of post. master in Falls Village, and it is thought Postmaster Smith will hold over indefinitely unless the democrats can put forth an available aspirant, either man or woman.
Connecticut western news., 1916-08-10
VISITING NURSE ASSOCIATION
Report Of the Organization Shows Ex
 celIent Work Done.

celIent Work Done.
 The report of the secretary of the Canaan Visiting Nurse Association accepted, at the last regular meeting was as follows:
 On May 2l, 1914, a mass meeting was held in the Town Hall for the pur- pose of forming an association to pro. vide instruction for the care of the slck, and expert nursing for the people in this vicinity.
 The first meeting of the executive board was held May 25. 1914, at the home of -Dr. John G. Adam.
 It is the thought and purpose of the society that the nurse is at the service of the whole community, rich and poor alike. It is expected and desirable that all who can will ray the nurse the usual fee for her services. All such payments are turned over to the treas urer of the society and helps to main. tain the work.
 At first the work of the nurse was confined to regular nursing, but as op. portunity has permitted we have broad. ened the scope of the work.
 Now the nurse not only answers the call for regular nursing but has visited all our schools for routine inspection, and talks on the care of the teeth, per. sonally, to each child.
 Twenty copies of the work for the care of infants, printed in Italian, have been distributed and these mothers given expert instruction in the care of the child. We also have the same work in English for any one who may desire the help that may be derived from such a carefully prepared pamphlet
 In addition to this the society has for distribution, First Aid in the Home, !" and teeth, tonsils and adenoids, pre-. pared by the best authorities of the day. Any of the books may be had for the asking.
 We are endeavoring, as much as our limited resources will permit, to com bine nursing and social service in our work.
 This work is supported entirely by voluntary contribution. If you have not already had share ill the work we hope you will be able to help us this coming year.
 Tine work and helpfulness of the so- ciety has steadily increased since its beginning in May, 1914. The first year the nurse made 545 nursing visits, 65 social visits, 6 prenatal visits, had 5 office visits, 6 instructive visits, total 627. With total number of patients I36.
 Last year the nurse made 692 nurs. ing visits: present at deliveries, IA; night calls, 2; instruction, 32: social, 116; business calls IS; school visits, 8; natal &; office dressings [; total 897. Thus it can be seen that the work is growing, not only as to the amount of work done, but in breadth of service rendered to the community.
 The fees amounted to S219. Paid out for supplies, $54; for transportation, $75; for rent, S10; turned over to treasurer, $50. In con- sideration of the splendid showing of our work in che community the society feels emboldened to come to you again asking your support for the coming year. We hope every old subscriber will continue to help and that many more will join with us this year.
 To all who have in anyway helped to make the work a success we extend our thanks.
 Rev. L. E. Travis, President.
 Mrs. H. E. Lyles, Secretary.
Connecticut western news., 1916-08-10
Mrs. E. B. Dudley,

Mrs. Dudley, wife of Dr. E. B. Dudley, of Beverley, Mass, died Fri day evening at the residence of her daughter, Mrs. E. L. Roberts, on West Main street, where she had been pain. fully i'll for number of months, with complication of diseases. Dr. Dudley and son, E. Waldo Dudley, who had arrived the day before, were pres. ent when she passed away. The re- mains were taken Saturday to Beverley, where the funeral took place Sunday afternoon. Deceased is survived by her husband, her daughter, Mrs. Roberts, of Canaan, and two sons-E. Waldo and Carl Dudley, of Beverley.
Connecticut western news., 1916-08-10

From criticism of ''The Poulterer's shop" still life painting shown at the Royal Academy exhibition.
 HEverything lies ill it's place as if it had been there for centuries. "-Lon. don Morning Post t. '
Connecticut western news., 1916-08-10

'I've tried to teach my boy the value of money"
 Good thing!"
 Well, I don't know. He used 70 behave for 10 cents, but now he wants a quarter.
Connecticut western news., 1916-08-10
The Gates Fooled Him.

The black and white stripes on the newly decorated railroad gates at the Main street crossing were misinter. preted by a bibulous gentleman who came down from "up the road" on the trolley, H few days ago.
 lie wabbled into the gate. shanty, shed his coat and began 10 take off hs collar and necktie.
 well, what do you want ?~ asked Gateman King, who had been sitting outside. ..
 Wan shthic)shave an sham. poo, said the unsteady visitor.
 "Well, you'd better go to barber shop" said King. "You can't get shave and shampoo here"
 Finish a barr )barber shop, ain't it ?" persisted the man.
 "No, this is not barber shop"
 The stranger stepped outside the door, gazed with blear-eyed intensity at the four tall gates with their alter nate stripes of black and white, then turned to King with the demand:
 Well, if this ain't barber shop why tn d(hic)devil don't you take down your signs"
Connecticut western news., 1916-08-10

An efficient health officer is a good community investment
Connecticut western news., 1916-08-10

''I saw you and your husband at the play last night, Mrs. Wedgecomb. How did you like it?"
 "I'm sorry we wasted our money on it. Several people told me would be shocked, but wasn't. "-Chicago Record. Herald. "Her feet beneath her petticoat Like little mice stole in and out"
 Saith Suckling's poem. But, had she viewed them in that light, The girl had died from very fright
 Or we don't know 'em.
 Cleveland Plain Dealer.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-28
"Boyce's'' Bell, Long Silent,
On Duty for the Present
At New French Church

The new note which is now heard al
morning. noon and night among the
bells of the city is from the tower of
the new Church of st. Augustine on
Northern avenue, and the bell which
produces it is one that h . long been
silent except for being rung by boys on
the Fourth of July. This bell, known as
"Boyce's Bell" among the older people
OF that vicinity. hung for years in the
tower of the Church of Jesus Christ,
on Northern avenue ..-
About 30 years ago, when the church
was in use. it's note was familiar one
to Augusta people, but the church has
not been used for some time, and the
basement of it is now used as a bakery
by Edmund Tetu. who presented the
bell to Father Decary about two weeks
ago, to use in the new church until
the chimes which are to be purchased
later should arrive
Rev. FIR. Decary, who did not know
just what had been given him, sent a
couple of men up to the old church to
get the bell, and when they had climb
ed up into the old bell tower and taxi.
en- look at the gift they went right
down again ard got 10 more men and
derrick. and the next two days were
passed in the work of removing the
bell and swinging it in the new tower
1t weighs almost a ton. and those two
men did not want to carry it down to
the churchsall by themselves.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-28
SEASONS BIG GAME
MAINE VS.. COLBY SAT.

The big game of the season, Names
best football game for 1916 will be
played on Alumni Field starting at 2.3O
Saturday afternoon when the elevens
from the University Of Maine and
Colby will clash in the contest which
will doubtless decide the championship.
The reports from the Orono College
are that it's team has come along rap
idly during the past week and that it
will be able to clean up with Colby.
At the local institution of learning, in
accordance with the usual custom,
nothing has been given out, but it is
learned from certain sources that the
team with one or two exceptions will
be in good shape and that all of the
first string men with the possible ex-
ception of Captain Cawley will be in
the contest. While few weeks ago
the loss of Cawley would have made
everyone feel that the team was gone,
the boys demonstrated in the Bowdoin
game that they could still put up a
winning fight with Cawley out of it
and SO the Colby supporters are not so
downhearted as they might be. Judg-
ing from the reports that are coming
in from the surrounding towns and
cities the crowd in attendance will be
the largest that ever saw a football
game in Waterviile. Maine is coming
over with a special train and great
crowd of supporters and from every
section of the State come reports that
Colby and Maine men will be on hand
for the game. The grand stand seats
which have been on sale for two days
are practically all gone. and the
bleachers are going rapidly. Manager
Leeds and his assistants have been
working overtime to get things in
readiness for the crowd and it is ex-
pected that it will be handled the best
ever. The team was given its last
practice Friday afternoon, it consisting
of short signal drill and work with
the backs in toward passing and inter-
ference. Colby is fit and ready for
the game is the word of the coaches
and as the same report comes from
Maine a great contest between two
well trained teams is looked forward
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-28
Church Notices

| Universalist church, Silver street, Rev
! Robert M. kellerman, pastor: Morning
service at 1890 with sermon by the pas.
! tor: evening service at 730.
! Getchell street Free Baptist church
Rev. John M. Thurston pastor: Morn
ing service at 1890 with sermon; Sunday
school Oh at y; Y: P. s: 6 q E. meeting al
| st. Marks church (EpiscopaD, Center
street, Rev. Frank II. Stedman minister
Holy communion at 7.30 A. M; Sunda!
school, TO-; morning prayer and sermon
1915; evening prayer and address at $50
Robert Z. Joudry, Colby '16, will speak
on "A View of the Ministry from One in
the Pew"
Notre Dame Catholic, Water street
Rev. Father Thomas Bergeron pastor
yespers an6 benediction at 7.3O p. M.
St. Frances de Sales (Catholic), Elm
street, Rev N. Charland pastor: Masses
at Z. s. and 1890; vespers at $50.
Second Baptist church, Water street
Rev. Isaac LaF'leur pastor: Morning SER
vice at 1890 with sermon; Sunday school
at u; young peoples meeting at P. NJ;
evening service at 7.30.
Christian Science hall. Savings Bank
building, Main street: Services at 1890;
childrens Sunday school at 1920: expert
ence and testimonial meetings at 7.30 r
M. Wednesday. Reading room open daily
excer Sundays and legal holidays. A
circulating library of authorized Chris
tian Science literature is maintained by
the society which is free to all.
Advent Christian church, corner OF
Nudd and Pearl streets, Rev. T. j. Cool
broth pastor: Morning service at 1890:
Sunday school at las A. NJ: evening SER
vice at I; prayer meeting Thursday eve
ming at T.
Sacred Heart church (Catholic). Rev:
Father Kealy pastor: Masses at Z. and
1920: vespers at 100
Unitarian {, church. ~ Public worship fs and nj
will preach. Topic. The Story of Jesus
Walking on the Sea- Sunday school anu
minister's class at IL in the Ware rar-
lors. Mr.. Phalen will begin a series of
talks on What Happened on the Third
Day of Creation" Everyone is welcome.
Methodist Episcopal church. Pleasant
street: Rev. Henry Clay Turner. pastor,
1870, sermon by the pastor. Subject. An
cent Athletics''; -. Sunday school. J. G.
League devotional service: 7.3O, vestry
service special music with sermon by
, the pastor. Subject. THE Way of Es-
, cape" the church Of the warm welcome.
Rev. Charles Frederick Robinson, pastor:
Residence Park street; office hours at
the church. to p NJ. Monday. Thurs
day and Saturday Sunday services: IL. 80
A. NJ. morning worship with music by
| the vested chorus choir; sermon by the
pastor from John 3:3: Some suggestions
as to the new BIRTH" u NJ. Sunday
Tsneed with fo sons and neTy
Christian .Endeavor Society. A cordial
invitation to all these services
First Baptist church, Elm street, DR..
Arthur S. Phelps minister: Mems meet
ing, 1910: preaching. 1890; The Touche l
Hand" Excellent music. Sunday school.
with modern discussions, 11.45; juniors.
$50; Christian Endeavor, 6.l5: preaching.
1.-The Story of s. F. Smith, author or
America; two selections by High
school chorus. including America the
Beautiful; Mrs. Malley sings Gounod' >
There Is Green Hill" Baptism.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-28

The first meeting of the union choir
which is to sing during the revival
meetings in this city for the next few
weeks was held in the Green Street
Methodist church Friday evening.
About so good singers met with Choir
master Harry Chamberlain, and re-
hearsal of several of the songs to be
used was held. the work done being
very fine for first rehearsal. Rev. W.
j. Layton and f. S. Philbrook were
present at this rehearsal and stated
that they were much pleased with this
first attempt. The first regular singing
to be done by this choir will be on
Sunday evening. and it is expected that
a great many more will take part al
that time. The evangelist. Harry p
Taylor, and his daughter Ruth will ar
rive in this city this afternoon. Mr.
Taylor will have quarters at the Au-
gusta House during his stay here. and
his daughter is to be the guest of a
private family.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-28

Although very little has been heard
about 1t during the summer the water
VILE Rife Club has remained active
ard has succeeded in qualifying hve
men as expert riflemen. The club has
been using the Company H range dur
ing the summer and has number af
men who although they have not quail
if7ed have become good shots with the
rifle. They have taken lot OF inter-
est in the work and the officers con-
slider that in view of the fact that TINS
is the first year of the club, very good
progress has been made in placing hve
men in the expert class. The club is
Manning to use the range in the block
on Silver street again this winter and
it is looking forward to some contests
with the other clubs in this vicinity.