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The Keota news., 1917-05-25
Hundreds Attend Av,.ters Funeral.

Hundreds Attend Avlotoe'0 Funeral.
Denver.-Hundreds of floral pieces.
from aviators, military officials and
friends in all parts Of the county
made the funeral of Aviator Victor
Carlstrom . notable one. Formerly OF
Denver. Carlstrom became an In
structor in aviation only one week
after leaving his Colorado ranch TO
study flying and before his death at
Newport News, Va. had broken one
worlds reco'l and attained . reputa-
ton which placed him In the foremost
ranks of the nations airmen. The
body was brought to Denver by Carl
Carlstrom, 4 brother. who II also IN
instructor in the government aviation
school at Newport News His parents
live in Sweden.
The Keota news., 1917-05-25
Exodus Of Genesis.

SheDon't you just love to think
Of Eden and our first parents?
He-Oh, l don't know. You see.
mine got divorced so often that
can't remember which were the first
Judge.
The Keota news., 1917-05-25

Don't pattern after the busy little
bee In letting the other fellow eat all
your honey.
The Keota news., 1917-05-25
Registrar 10 Made Captain.

Boulder.-Fred E. Hagen, registrar
Of the University Of Colorado, has
been designated by the War Depart
ment to take the examination for cap
tain in the quartermaster's depart
ment He II the only man in the state
to receive favorable action on an ap-
plication of this nature
The Keota news., 1917-05-25

can Race 1t Denver.
''ssi .sio. t'-''-c''0'.'e state Fair At r''
An air shaft is to be constructed at
the Leyden mine
Fred D. stackhouse will be the next
city auditor OF Denver.
Refinery employees at Florence get
change in working hours.
Oh sprinkling II to be given another
tryout on Denver streets and boule-
Yards.
Fowler high school won the inter-
scholastic high school debate at
Boulder.
Orders have been issued to tele-
phone company to give government
preferred service.
In the International Fuel Company's
mine at Hayden, w. A. Bell was killed
BY q fall Of rock.
The first carload of brick has ar-
Rived at Florence for building the new
Rio 0rande depot
Sixty thousand fish fry from hatch
cry at Cedaredse were placed In
streams about Ridgway.
c. g. Ecrest Of Loveland was listed
- wounded In the casualty list Of the
Canadian overseas force.
4 shipment Of high-grsde.d dairy cows
has been delivered to La Plata and
Aontezuma county farmers.
Governor Gunter has appointed ex-
Secretary Of State James B. Pearcs ~
auditor OF the military board.
Secretary Of the Treasury McAdoo
told about the Liberty loan" in 4
speech in the Denver Auditorium.
Eighty bakers In three Of the largest
shops In Denver struck Friday. They
demand recognition of the union.
Telephone office at Montross has
made arrangements to send out pre-
dietions Of temperature to farmers.
Already Colorado has contributed
her quota Of the 5000 stenographers
required by the Council for National
Delense.
The Gold Foil at the foot Of Carson
trail near Lake City. h to be worked
this summer BY G. d. Jordan and Rube
Johnson.
With tho high cost Of living reign
ing In practically every household
item. tho common everyday broom II
coming in for It's share.
Forty carloads Of sheep which were
shipped from Bent county arrived at
Craig and were driven to the mesa
lands south Of the town.
Moro than $4,000 miners IN the Colo
rado coal fields have been granted IN
crease in pay approximately 20 PER
cent dating from May 1st.
Snow which began falling In the
Leadville region at an early hour Sun
day morning had by O'Clock .. m.
covered the ground to . depth Of over
two feet.
Colorado's National Guard viii
easily have its full quota Of 1900 men
by Aug 5th. the date fined at Wash
ington for the mobilization Of the
states militia.
The men who enlist in the Third
squadron Of cavalry. Colorado Ma
tional Guard. win have training in
sports and athletics, a. we'll as in
military tactics.
Prom the Leadville Basin Mines
Company the Dold Mining Company
has secured . ten-year lease on the
Northern. and IL placing the property
IN shspO for operation.
The Keota news., 1917-05-25
Judge Goddard. -, is Dead.

SOO0e 00oo~' q 5o1 - 0VA0s
Denver.-Luther II. Goddard, for
mer Colorado Supreme Court justice.
died at his homo 1T 1868 Humboldt
street Sunday. His death was the re-
suit Of stroke Of apoplexy. He Wa
- years old.
The Keota news., 1917-05-25

Haven Conn-aWhen had the Change Of Iife
. all have. At first It didn't bother
bearing down pains called In doctors who
told different things they did not pains One
nkhams Vegetable 6oppo1nd s1d san.tive Washi Wei got
feel myself 1eganng health also used Lydia Pnkhsms
coming to house who suffers from female troubles OF Change Of
Lite the Pnkham remedies There
Of
Box 107, North Haven Conn
You are Invited to Write for Free Advice
suffering Lydia Pinkhaus Compound.
helpful advice
Pmkham Medicine Co.. Lynn ass Such letters
and answed ooy held strict conddenee
The Keota news., 1917-05-25
COLORADO
STATE NEWS
Western Nsvsp.ssr U.,ss Nsvs sssvsea-

VootsrH NeWspA1er Uaioo NeWs SeSvSea-
C0AlNG EVENTS.
guas E-e.-Nssting Woman's Home 4ao-
sionary Society At Windsor.
June 1G.-Annual 0trawbs berry Postwar
and Carnival At 0lonwood 9DrinGa.
June 2l-33-ChristiAn Endsavor Con-
vsntion At Salida-
Aug. National Convention OF A1rt-
can Race At Denver.
espt. l733-Colorado state Fair at Po'
The Keota news., 1917-05-25
Many distressing Ailments experienced
by them are Alleviated BY Lydia E.
Pmkham's Vegetable Compound.
Here i. Proof By Women who Know.

Lowell Mass.-sFor tho last three years have
been troubled with the Change Of Hte and tho bad
feelings common at that time. was In . very ner.
deal of the time 30 was unfit to do my work A
friend asked me to try Lydia e. Pinkham's Vegets-
BILE Compound, which did and it has helped mo IA
ache or pain. I must say that Lydia T. Pfnkham's
Vegetable Compound Is the best remedy any sick
woman can take."-Mrs. MARaAnEr QUI1H, Rear
$50 Worthen st, Lowell, Mass.
Connecticut western news., 1917-08-02
LAKEgILLE

The young mems and young ladies' classes of the Methodist Sunday School motored to Indian Pond Thursday afternon last and enjoyed a very pleasant picnic party among them. selves.
 The iron fence in front of MT. Winckworth's residence which was badly twisted out of shape some time ago, by fallen limb from tree in front of his house has been removed entirely.
 Percy Mayes and family of South Orange are occupying the Hamlin house for a couple of weeks, while MT. Hamlin is visiting his son.
 Mrs. W. J. Silvernale and daughter Catherine of Hartford were over Sun. day guests of friends and relatives in town.
 Miss Mildred Turner of Hartford is a guest of Miss Emma Chambers.
 Miss Mildred Gay of Winsted is visiting Miss Louise Heatof.
 An agreeable surprise party took place at the home of Mrs. Fred Ellis Monday evening this week. The party consisted of MT. and Mrs. George Brigner, MT. and Mrs. Chas. Blake of Falls Village, Mrs. Mary Belcher, Mrs. Ella Brigner, Frank Hall and Geo. Doty of Lime Rock. III assembled and agreeably surprised Mrs. Ellis to help celebrate her birthday, which took place that day. Presents were nunler. ous, consisting of useful gifts and 8 purse of money. Refreshments were provided by the guests as the hostess was wholly ignorant of any such gathering. The refreshments consisted of home made ice cream and cake. A good time was enjoyed by all and Mrs. Ellis has confessed there is such a thing as a genuine surprise party.
Connecticut western news., 1917-08-02
READING FOR SOLDIERS.
Secretary RedfieId Urges All to Aid In
 Supply.

Secretary Redfield Urges All to Aid In
 Supply.
 Secretary of Commerce Redfield adds his influences to the move to provide newspapers and magazines for the American soldiers abroad.
 Assembling all the material at a central point on this side and distribut- ing it from a general headquarters over there is exactly the thing to do," said the secretary.
 "Those men over there and the hun dreds of thousands of our boys now preparing to follow them need these current newspapers and magazines to keep their hearts bound to America.
 ''In view of General Pershing's plea for nothing but current reading matter I would suggest that 1t would be a fine and patriotic thing if newspaper and magazine editors in the country would put Sammies on their mailing lists gratis.
 s"This needn't prevent the general public contributing.
 < "As for ship space, it will be forth coming when the first batch of reading snatter is ready. @
Connecticut western news., 1917-08-02
TACONIC

The community was shocked to hear of the sudden death Saturday evening of Mrs. Edward House. Mrs. House had suffered for some time with cancer of the stomach. She went to Hartford hospital about three weeks ago, where an operation afforded temporary relief and she expected to return to her home on Sunday, but died suddenly on the eve of her intended return. The re- mains were brought to Taconic in charge of Funeral Director Hornbeck, and the funeral was held at the home Tuesday at l o'clock Rev. T. W. Haven of Falls Village officiating. Interment was in Lime Rock cemetery. Much sympathy IS expressed by heighbors and friends for MT. House in his bereave- ment.
 George Amborn has sold his place to a Brooklyn party and has moved to Maine.
 Fred Rebillard was home over Sum- day.
Connecticut western news., 1917-08-02
EAST CANAAN

Miss Mae Colligan of Winsted is spending few days at John Colligan's.
 Mir. and Mrs. D. ]. Foley of Dan. buy spent Sunday at John Foley's.
 Mir, and Mrs. Virgil Miller and daughter of sheffield and Mrs. Fred Brewer of Canaan spent Sunday at Henry Miller's.
 Charles Smith of Ashely Falls, is spending \ few days with his son George Smith.
 N. k. Stratton and family and Mrs. O W. Bryant, Miss Jennie Foley and James Casey spent Sunday at Lake Buel.
 The Misses Nellie Casey and Mae Foley of Winsted spent Sunday at their homes here.
 Rev. w. F. Maylott gave a most ex. cellent sermon Sunday morning from Luke 5.4, Launch out into the deep". MT. Maylott will preach next Sunday morning also.
 Miss Beatrice filling of Boston is visiting at Mrs. F. Gaylord's.
 Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Hewitt of Win. sted spent few days last week at O. H. Sage's.
 Miss Olive Fuller of Worcester is spending the week at MT. Maylotts'.
Connecticut western news., 1917-08-02
NOTICE.

Concerning examinations for testers of Milk and Cream.
 In accordance with the provisions of Chapter 221 of the Public Acts of 1917 notice is hereby given that examina. tions of persons who may engage in testing any milk or cream to be sold to the public on the basis of butter fat content will be held Wednesday, Aug. 15, 1917 at 11;00 A. M., at the Con- necticut Agricultural Experiment Sta. tion, New Haven, and at the Division of Daily Husbandry, Connecticut Agri. cultural College, Storrs. Detailed inc formation will De supplied by address. ing the Dairy aud Food Commissioner State Capitol Hartford.
 |" F. H. Stadtmueller,
 Dairy and Food Commissioner.
Connecticut western news., 1917-08-02
SOUTH CANAAN AND HUNTSVILLE

Frank Hillyer and Miss Hanser also Dr. w. Gilbert Ellison and wife have returned to their home in Easton, Pa. after spending few days at the Hill yer cottage.
 Miss Dorothy Nichols is visiting in Lakeville.
 Mrs. Wm. Jack lin and son of Win sted are visiting at Frank Nichols.
 Miss Alice Mansfield of Canaan is spending her vacation at her brother's, Samuel Mansfield.
 Mir. and Mrs Woodworth have been visiting at Nelson Deans.
 Charles Dean is visiting in Miller ton.
 MT. and Mrs. Cullen Holcomb are entertaining relatives from New Jer- sey.
Connecticut western news., 1917-08-02
SALISBURY

Miss Edna Bird returned to her home in New Jeisey last Friday, after visit. ing her cousin, Miss Edna Whitbeck.
 Misses Lucy and Mary Reed spent Monday in Hartford.
 Miss Florence Ho1tie was in Pitts field on Monday.
 Miss Elizabeth Hawkins of Mont. clair, N. J., is visiting her grand. parents, Mir. and Mrs. D. P. Fackler for few weeks.
 Miss Phyllis Dubois of Waterville is home on vacation. Her mother Mrs. Charles Dubois was taken to Winsted hospital last week, suffering with typhoid fever
 Mrs Malcolm Spur was in Pitts field on Saturday.
 Miss Margaret Coons is in Water. bury.
 Mrs. George Rand is at her summer home here. Charles Spur is in town. Miss Katherine Snyder returned to New York last week, after visiting friends in town.
 Norton Wilkinson has returned to New York after visiting old friends in town for few weeks. Amos Sanford of Winsted spent Sunday with his brother, Willard San. ford.
 Jacob Fitting has moved into his new house on Main Street.
 Rev. F. H, Bigelow of Lime Rock preached at St. Johns Church last Sunday morning. Rev. Chas. B. Car penter, is enjoying his annual vaca. tion
 At the regular meeting of Salisbury Grange last Thursday evening, Miss Louise Bushnell was elected to the office, recently resigned by Miss Helen Eggleston, who is now out of town. Willis Linden of Hartford spent Sunday with his family.
 Roy Miner and bride of Unionville have been visiting his mother in town.
 Mrs. Charles Roberts of Canaan visited her father and sister. the first of the week.
 Rev. J. O. Goddard left Monday fol a months vacation. Dr. Goddard will preach in the Congregational Church in Yonkers during August.
 The Misses Margaret and Frances Norton and Sadie Everts spent Tuesday in Hartford.
 William Dempsey and Miss Delis Mitchell, of Lakeville were married il Lakeville Wednesday morning. Botf the bride and groom are very popular and hearty congratulations are ex tended,
 Born-At Salisbury, July 26, ( daughter to MT. and Mrs. DaviG Wright.
 At Salisbury, July 25, son to Mir and Mrs. Sidney Ball.
 At Salisbury, July 29, daughter tt Mir. and Mrs. K. E. Stalker.
 MT. and Mrs. George Donalds and son, who have been visiting Mrs. Mary Petersen, returned to their home il Bridgeport, on Sunday.
 Rev. O. B. Carpenter and family who have been to Niagara Falls ant other places have returned home.
Connecticut western news., 1917-08-02

close to 9 o'clock before they were all fed. Still there were eatables enough tor more; a dozen cakes were left un- touched, but the auctioneer soon found ready buyers for them all, getting as good prices for them as for the surprise boxes, which be disposed of to eager purchasers at fancy prices.
 Ice cream was in great demand but the supply proved sufficient.
 The total receipts amounted to over $140.00, of which the Auxiliary netted something over Sl25. thanks to the generous patronage given those who worked so hard to make the affair a success.
 Several new members were added to the membership, so that now there are over sc from this place.
 During the evening Rev. F. H. Bigelow of Lime Rock, gave brief talk on some reasons for the Red Cross and why it should be supported. Rev. A. H. Nesbitt made stirring address on the causes of the war, and the need that the United States take active part in fighting for the cause of world democracy.
 The Bluebirds, under the direction of Mrs. Lawrence gave pleasing drill and the ladies repeated the flag drill, which was given few weeks ago under the direction of Mrs. Haven. In spite of the fact that the drill was given OF the lawn, the evolutions were carried through in fine style and the participants were accorded hearty ap. plause. The music was particularly good under the direction of Mrs. Mer- tens.
 The evening was all that could have been desired, the whole affair reflects credit on the committees in charge.
 MT. and Mrs. Arthur PAarce and son took joy ride from Torrington with a livery horse to spend Saturday after noon and Sunday with Mrs. Pearce's parents.
Connecticut western news., 1917-08-02
SHARON VALLEY

Mrs. P. Harriss is entertaining guests from Waterbury.
 Mrs. A. Ensign and grandchild Edward Barber of Brooklyn are guests at A. Middlebrooks'.
 Master Conrad Morehouse has re- turned from Sharon hospital but still has his limb in plaster paris cast.
 Miss Cecil Klebes of Hartford spent the week. end with her parents.
 Miss Cora McKillup of Mt. Holyoke is visiting at o. Wildey's.
 Our tailor IS entertaining friend from New York.
 Mrs. J. Smith and daughter are spending some time with relatives in Glove.
 Mrs. A. Devendorf is visiting her sister Mrs. A. Middlebrook.
Connecticut western news., 1917-08-02
METHODIST ARMY FUND.
Will Raise $1oo,oOo For Work In United
 States Training Camps.

A fund of $100000 will be raised by the Methodist Episcopal church, which will be used for work among the young men of that faith at the various mili- tary training camps throughout the United States. This announcement was made by D. D. Forsyth, the correspond ing secretary of the executive commit tee of the board of home missions and church extension.
 MT. Forsyth says the object of the project Is to organize a commission in each of the twenty Methodist Episcopal areas into which the United States is divided, these commissions to ascertain Methodist needs and opportunities at military camps in their respective areas.
Connecticut western news., 1917-08-02
Live In the Present.

Customs adjust themselves very slowly to advancing intelligence. What the fathers have done we, too, often continue to do merely because they did 1t. The memory of the fathers is sacred, but we make it a hindrance rather than a help when we attempt to live in the old days instead of in our own.
Connecticut western news., 1917-08-02
LEGAL NOTICES.
ABSTRACT OF CANAAN, ss., Pro.

.DISTRICT OF CANAAN, ss., Pro. h bate Court, July 12, 1917.
 Estate of Josephine L. Camp, late of North Canaan, in said district, de. ceased.
 The Court of Probate for the District of Canaan hath limited and allowed SIX months from the date hereof, for the creditors of said estate'to exhibit their claims for settlement. Those who neglect to present their accounts properly attested, within said time, will be debarred a recovery. All per- sons indebted to said Estate are re. quested to make immediate payment to
 N. Watson Hardenbergh,
 Administrator, Canaan, Conn.
Connecticut western news., 1917-08-02
DISTRICT OF CANAAN, ss., Pro.

D bate Court, July 25, 1917. Estate of Catherine Morris. late of North Canaan, in said district deceased. Lhe Court of Probate for the District of Canaan hath limited and allowed six months from the date hereof, for the creditors of said estate to exhibit their claims for settlement Those who neglect to present their accounts prop erly attested within said time, will be debarred recovery. All persons inc debted to said Estate are requested to make immediate payment to
 Thomas F. Morris,
 Executor,
 Norfolk, Conn.
Connecticut western news., 1917-08-02
Two Americans Killed.

Two members of the American ambu- lance have been killed in France. They were B. R. Hamilton of Clinton, Mass, and J. W. Galley of New Park, Pa.
Connecticut western news., 1917-08-02
PhiIadeIphian Jap Envoy.

Roland s. Morris of Philadelphia has been nominated by President Wilson as ambassador to Japan.
Connecticut western news., 1917-08-02

There is much value in the sunfower as a plant. Its seeds make fine food for live stock, its oil is equal to the best linseed, and its stalks are good as fuel
Connecticut western news., 1917-08-02
ASHLEY FALLS
RUSS-TALLERDY.

MT. and Mrs. H. O. Tallerdy of Ashley Falls announce the marriage of their daughter, Mabel L. to John E. Russ.
 The ceremony was performed by the Rev. MT. Isaacs, chaplain U. $. N., at the residence of MT. and Mrs. Wm. B. Evertsen, No. 45O2 New Utrecht Ave-, Brooklyn, N. Y.
 The matron of honor was Mrs Harry Scoville of Ashley Falls and the best man was William B. Evertsen, U. $. N.
 MT. Russ is a gunners mate. 2nd class, serving aboard the U. s. s. Amphitrite, now stationed at New York.
 Only few intimate friends of the bride and groom were present and after the wedding light refreshments were served.
 MT. and Mrs. Russ will be at home at 4502 New Utrecht Ave. after July 29th.
 Miss Olive Horne and Malcolm Horne of Holyoke are visiting their grand parents, MT. and Mrs. A. P. Horne. The Fair which was held by the Ladies Home Circle last Thursday was decided success, and about SS5. 90 YVES realized.
 ". D. Chamberlain of Dayton, Ohio was at Maplewood Inn last week.
 Mir. and Mrs. F. P. Smith, Fred Smith and son, Abner, motored to Albany last Thursday.
 Miss Olive E. Horne of Holyoke was the weekend guest of Anna VanDeu- sen, who gave party in her honor Saturday evening, which was a very pleasant affair, and attended by about dozen young people.
 Miss Marjory Blodgett began her duties in the telephone office Monday.
 Miss Eleanor Sackett and Harold Hubby of Collinsville were Sunday guests at George Woods.
 Mrs. Charles Bell and daughter, Barbara are visiting at R. P. Lees.
 Two auto loads of relatives and friends from West Suffield called on George Wood Sunday.
 Walter Chapln is spe nding a month at his camp on the "cobble".
Connecticut western news., 1917-08-02
AUCTION.

AS directed by the United States bankrupt court for this district, I will sell at public auction at the sign post in North Canaan on
 Saturday, August II, at 10 a. m., all the unpaid accounts due to the estate of O T. VosburRh late of North Canaan; that is, to sell each account separately if not paid on or before said date.
 Date1 at Falls Village this first day of August, 1917.
 I. P. Hornbeck, Trustee.
Connecticut western news., 1917-08-02
Estate of Mary Roy Jouvin, of Sharon,
 Conn, deceased.

OOnn, deceased.
 At Court of Probate holden at Sharon, in and tor the District of Sharon, on the 31st day of July A. D. 1917.
 Present Frank W. Dakin, Judge.
 Estate of Mary RoyssJouvin, late of Sharon in said district, deceased.
 Upon the application of August Roy praying that letters of administration may be granted on said estate as per application on file. It is
 ORDERED-that the said applica- tion be heard and determined at the Probate Office, in sharon in said dis trict on the 7th day of August A. D. 1917, at ten o'clock in the forenoon and that notice be given to all persons interested in said estate of the pendency of said application and of the time and place of hearing thereon, by publishing copy of this oIder once in some news. paper having a circulation in said dis trict, and by posting copy of this order on the public sign post in said town of Sharon, at least five days before the day of said hearing, to appear If they see cause at said time and place, and be heard relative thereto, and make return to this Court.
 Attest
 Frank W. Dakin, Judge. A true copy
 Willard Baker, Clerk.
Connecticut western news., 1917-08-02

unuulSn0u HOuSos Uu1 WdtCuA uI HoISl bors reported their presence. AS they he'd no intentions of trespassing, they made satisfactory settlement with the sheriff and accompanied him to Falls Village, where they spent the rest of the night at the Inn, departing the next day for their job in Torrington.
 The members of the Volunteer Fire Go. of this place are always ready for service. One day recently. foreman Egleston was motoring past the little railroad bridge, near the point of rocks crossing, when he discovered that the plank was afire, caused by sparks dropped from a passing locomotive, promptly stopping the car MT. Egleston and hid son Howard who was driving, made for the water barrels at the end of the bridge, few buckets full soon quenched the flames. Had the fire started at night there would have been serious damage done even to so small bridge. Score one more for the Volun. teers.
 The supper given by the Red Cross Auxiliary Wednesday night July 25th, brought together one of the largest gatherings of the townspeople for a long time. Many were present from Lime Rock, as we'll as few from Canaan, but every psrD of the old town was we'll represented.
 Promptly at 5:30 the three long tables in the dining room were filled; as fast as they could be sel ved the diners departed, to make way for others who were waiting, and it was