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Connecticut western news., 1917-12-06
SCHOOL ATTENDANCE
List of Pupils Who Were Perfect in
 Attendance.

The following pupils have not been absent, tardy or dismissed for the five weeks ending Nov. 28, 1917.
 Gl. I. E. Rurh Straver, teacher; Laura Adams, Holland Allyn, Dorothy Dodge, Mary Foley, Walter Lloyd, Anna Mansfield, Winslow Place. Floyd Strattman, Christina Streck.
 Or. II, Anna E. Waters, teacher; Arthur Brewer, Louise Brewer, Carl Dunham, Elizabeth Gondelli, Annette Lans, ,ng, Marguerite Mullen, Dorothy Tripp.
 Or III, Martha E. Wilbur, teacher, Gertrude Adams, Edward Csstagna, Louis DeBarbieri, David Green. Florence Hicks, John Malanati, Angela oerotti, Frederick Reel, Louise Rhoades, Clifford Strattman, Elvera Castagna, Louis Green, John Mullen, James Place.
 Or. " and V, Miss Hamer, teacher; Charles Beilke, Virginia Gondelli, Mazda Johnson, Francis O'Neil, Eliza beth Reel. Evelyn Beilke, Kathleen Mullen. Joseph Reel, Edna Place, Roberta Fitzerald.
 Or. VI and VII, Miss Stillman. teacher; Franklin Adams, Charles Beaujon. Ruth Beaujon, Floyd Hay den, Evelyn Lindell, Francis McGuire Edward Mcclure, Harold Scutt. Vic- toria Clemson, Henry Dodge, Watson Hayden. James Lyles, Helen Roberts, Dorothy Roberts.
 Or. VII and VIII. E. O. Lindell. teacher; Dorothy Drumm, Edith Glass, Norman Hicks, James Mansfield, John O'Neil, Isnella Rectal, Bartley Killa- wee, Helen Baird, Mabel Baird, Louise Beaujon, Naomi Carter, Helen Green, Mildred Green. Elsie Hester, Catherine Killawee, Floyd Miller, Thomas O'Neil, Francis Place. Charles Reel, Huldah Reel, Evelyn Spaulding, Mary Sweeney, Ellen Bartlett.
 High School-Anna Abbe. Anna Beebe, Elsa Borg, Mary Dean, Helen Dewey, Theodore Dickinson, William Finney, Elizabeth Lee, Edith Lindell, Robert Schreiber, Winifred Smith, Alan Stone, Catherine Sweeney, Lester Place, Florence Adams, Elwood Beebe, Madeline Coe, Frank Corcoran, Louise Curtiss, Blanche Drobish, Mark Fuller, Walter Goggin, Donald Hart, Fenn Minacci, Mary Stratton, Solomon Siminowsky, Mary>Rhoades, Maitland Adam, Dorothy Davison, Blanche Brink, Frederick Goggin, Robert Hart Dora Heinz Esther Hurlburt, Marjorie Johnson, Ellen Lasher, Algott Lindell Katherine Mansfield, Rosa Reel, Sart Reel, Philip Rood, Kenneth Miller Katharine Sedgwick.
Connecticut western news., 1917-12-06
]. H. LANSING RESIGNS
To Accept Better Position in Great
 Burlington.

J. Fl. Lansing, who has been cashier of the Canaan National bank for the past two and one half years, has ten. dered his resignation to the officers of the bank to take effect about January lst Mir. Lansing has secured very desirable position as assistant to the vice president of the National Mahaiwe bank in Great Burlington, Mass, and expects to begin his new duties in that place about the first of the year.
 Previous to entering the bank, Mir. Lansing was employed at East Canaan where he was station agent for about three years, and was transferred to Canaan where he served as agent for about two years. After leaving the railroad, he accepted a position as bookkeeper for the Canfie Lime Com pany, which he held for about SIX years. He then moved to Great Bar rington, where he was bookkeeper for George A. Stevens for 8 short time and then entered the Canaan bank. where he was employed as bookkeeper, until about two years ago, since which time he has been cashier, making a total of over seven years service for that institution.
 MT Lansing has made many warm friends in this town and it is with 8 feeling of regret, that we note his resignation which will eventually mean his departure from this commu- ntiy. While the directors of the bank have reluctantly accepted his resigna- tion and appreciate his faithfulness in epdesvoring to work only for the best interests of the institution, MT, Lan- sing is to be congratulated on securing position that is Lot only more lucra- tive, but with added responsibilities should prove a stepping stone to a greater success that it is possible to attain in a larger community.
Connecticut western news., 1917-12-06
RED CROSS APPEALS
Asks for Half Million Garments to be
 Delivered Before Christmas.

A call for half million knitted gar. mems tn be deliy cred before Christmas has been made upon the Military Re. lief Department of the Atlantic Divi- sion of the Red Cross by cantonments emosrkstion camp and forts in the jurisdiction of the division. This an. noancement was made yesterday by Ethan Allen, manager of the division.
 Tu meet this demand chapters in New York, New Jersey and Connecti- cut have been asked by the Atlantic Division headquarters to speed up on knitted goods and 10 endeavor to interest as many volunteer knitters as possible in thIs work. The fact that there seems to exist in certain quarters some doubt as to the importance of knitting Tor our soldiers and sailors in making the task of supplying the re- quisitlons for sweaters and other knitted garments doubly hard.
 The following communication on the subject of knitting has been sent by MT. Allen to every chapter in the division:
 The Red Cross cannot overemphasize the importance of knitting for our soldiers and sailors. Nothing we can do for them is more acceptable at this time than to supply them with knitted garments. The appreciation already expressed by the men in the services and the good use they have made of freezing temperatures warrant this work continuing with undiminished zest and energy. The climate in Nor. thern France is peculiarly damp and cold at this season. Our soldier soon will be experiencing the rigors of Win. ter. It is of the greatest importance that warm knitted garments be pro- vided them. In fact the need is becom. ing increasingly urgent. Not only our fighting men but homeless and help. less men, women, and children abroad must be supplied with these garments.
 The Red Cross has provided hun. dreds of thousands of sweaters and other knitted articles to our soldiers and sailors. Because the output of its volunteer workers could not meet the demand, the Red Cross purchased 500, 900 sweaters for distribution among the men aboard American battleships and in cantonments and army camps. The knitted garments and all other articles the Red Cross provides are supplied without a penny of cost to those who receive them. This applies to all articles purchased in the market by the Red Cross as we'll as those made in Red Cross workrooms. In view oi the present demand 1t is advisable that chapters do everything possible to sti mulate interest in knitting New York Times, Sunday, Dec. 9.
Connecticut western news., 1917-12-06
GREAT WAR RALLY
To Be Held at the Town Hall Next
 Tuesday Evening.

Following the plans made at Litch- field last week when the town com mittees and members of the State Council of Defen nse met to arrange for a publicity campaign that would reach even the smallest village in the state, Canaan is to have war rally that should be remembered for some time to come. The one purpose of this rally is to show the people of this commun ity where we stand as nation in re- gard to..the war; to arouse the spirit of patriotism which lies dormant in many, and to urge the conservation of food There will be nothing sold and no contributions to any fund will be asked for.
 The principle speaker of the evening will be Hon. George B Chandler, of the State Council of Defense, at Hart ford MT Chandler hardly needs an introduction to the people of this com munity, as his name as we'll as fame as an eloquent and powerful speaker who has devoted much time to patriotic work has travelled throughout the country. Rev John Calvin Goddard of Salisbury will also speak at this .ime
 j. Henry Roraback will preside at this meeting and the first public ap- pearance of the North Canaan Liberty chorus, under the direction of Rich mond F. Pane of Norfolk, will take place. The North Canaan Home Guard will also attend ;n body.
 There will be patriotic selections in which all present may participate, and a rare opportunity is offered to hear one of the best, if not the best, patri. otic orator in the state. If you are interested in the war, you will hear many new things, and if you are not interested you certainly will be after hearing MT. Chandler. The entire Community should turn out and make the rally a success. Every town and village in this county is working along the same lines and doing their utmost to make these rallys a success.
Connecticut western news., 1917-12-06
A GRAND SUCCESS
First Annual Exhibition of Canaan
 Poultry Association.

The first annual poultry show given 5y the Canaan Poultry Association now being held at the town hall, has proved success beyond the fondast expectations of the members. There arc over four hundred birds entered in the exhibition and their total value would reach sn amazing sum. Entries have been received from this state, New York, Massacusetts and Vermont and comprise nearly all kinds of chickens, ducks and geese, as we'll as some pigeons.
 The town hall is crowded with ex- hibitions and if their had been many more entries it would have been puzzle to find a place for them. Among the different varieties entered ares Barred, white, buff and Columbian Plymouth Rocks, white, buff, silver laced and Columbian WyandotteS: single and rose comb Rhode leland Reds; single comb white and brown Leghorns; single comb black and bufr Minorcas; buff. white and blues Or pingtons; dark and white Cornishs Sicilian Buttercups; Light Brahmas; Buff Cochin Bantams; Black Breasted Red Game Bantams; Lpkenvelders. Among the exhibits of water fowl there were Emden, Toulouse, white and brown China, African, wild or Canada and Buff Geese; Grey Call. Blue. Swedish, Wild Black, Colored and White Muscovy, and lawn and white Indian Runner, Pekin, Rouen and Mallard Ducks. There are also a few exhibitions of Pearl and Lavender Guineas.
 Among the special prizes offered are two silver cups, which are suitably en- graved One which is known as the presidents cup, Is given for the best display of any one variety. The second was awarded to Ralph Bradley of Southtield for the best blvd in tho show. In addition to these there arc many others to be awarded to exhibi- tors whose birds received r.bbons up tD the fourth class. The exhibition does not close untih Thursday evening st ten o'clock and everyone interested in poultry will find iJ to their advantage to visit this show, which is conceded to be the best ever held In this section of the state
Connecticut western news., 1917-12-06
NAVY MEN TO VISIT.

Plans have been made for U. s. Navy Recruiting party to visit this county in the near future. The follow. ing are the towns and the prospective dates of their visit. Torrington, Wins. ted, East Litchfield, Pine Meadow, New Hartford, Terryville, Wstertown, Thomaston, advance man, Dec. 30 to Jan. 5, inclusive; recruiting party, Jan. 13 to Jan. 19, inclusive, Canaan, Norfolk, Salisbury, Lakeville, Lime Rock, New Milford advance man, Jan. 6 to Jan. 12, inclusive; recruiting party Jan "o to Jan. 26, inclusive.
Connecticut western news., 1917-12-06
RAISE MORE STOCK
Grain and Stock Raising Facts by
 Men Who Know.

To the Editor:
 Gold, sixty-eight years ago, started downward trend of Connecticut's agri. culture.
 In the year 1849, the great Califor. nian gold boom started and, for some years after, many New England far mers went West in search of untold wealth. Conuecticut's farms were de- serted and our agricultural condition received hard jolt. The farmers used to raise their own milk, vegetables, beef, mutton and pork. They raised enough for themselves and enough for everyone in the town too. The farmer may not have had very much money nobody did in those days-5ut he was marvelously we'll off he more our farms were deserted, the more the great west grew and today practically @ ,erything we consume is freighted one or two thousand miles. and who pays the freight? The West sells the goods and the West gets the money, while we eat the produce and have nothing left. Why shouldn't we grow our own meats and grain as our grand fathers did?
 We can and we should more sto:k, both for patriotic and economic reasons. If we had an abundance of stock in proportion to the increase of popula tion, it would be easy to realize how the fertility of the soil would increase. It takes very little imagination to com. prehend how conditions would change. The millions upon millions of dollars which are now going West and South for our maintenance would be spent and kept here in Connecticut.
 The following figures will perhaps convey some idea as to wby we should keep more stock, grow more grain. and, in every way possible, maintain ourselves. We can't grow crops with. out stock and stock only answers half its purpose without crope. They go together.
 In 1914 the United States exported $97, 7,000,000 worth of meat products and Tn 1916 the amount was $201, 900, 900. And further, in 1914 we exported 100000 bushels of potatoes and il the first nine months of 1916 potato Continued on Page q
Connecticut western news., 1917-12-06
FIRE AT DEMPSEY'S.

AS Freeman Dempsey was on his way home last Thursday night he stopped in the store to get his overcoat and heard a strange popping noise. After he had looked in the cellar and back of all the counters he opened a docr leading to little used store room, which was all ablaze and fire crackers were bursting in all direo- tions. A few buckets of water put the fire out, which might have resulted in a serious confiagration. It is thought that rats caused the fire. No serious damage was done.
Connecticut western news., 1917-12-06
PILGRIM CHURCH NOTES
First Sermon by New Pastor Letter
 of Appreciation.

Rev Ralph M Timberlake, formerly of Dwight Place Congregational church of New Haven preached his first sermon as pastor of Pilgrim church on Sunday morning Previous to the regular morning sermon, MT Timbeflake told short story to the young boys and gilrs present, entitled Buying a new dog". This was much enjoyed by the young people and amused many of the older ones.
 -1 The topic for the sermon was "The Spirit That Saved City" and was taken from the book of Nehemiah. MT. Timberlake described the building of the great wall about Jerusalem, and its defense, i'll very interesting man ner, which showed a thorough knOwl- edge of the subject. He described con- ditions which existed at that time and declared that the people of that time had mind for the work in hand and that it was their spirit which eventu- ally completed the great task which they had undertaken He stated that he had undertaken the work at Pilgrim church with set purpose of making it, with the cooperation of the mem. bers, a success. We firmly believe he will.
 The following letter from the Dwight Place church committee was sent to the editor of the News, and is self ex- planatory:
 The people of Dwight Place Church in accepting the resignation of Rev. Ralph M. Timberlake, associate pastor and director, of religious education. wish to express sincere regret at part | ing with he and his wife and deep appreciation of the earnest efforts which he has put forth for the benefit of the church. For three years he has lived and worked with us and for us. His genial handclasp, his sermons for the children, his fine voice as he has led our singing, hls good cheer and courage in perplex,ng problems and his friendship with the boys and girls of our Bible School-will long be re, membered. We heartily commend his loyalty to patrons and church, his affability towards his associates in the work, his keen and helpful interest ir the religious welfare of the pupils ir the school, his manly and spiritual in- fiuence over boys and girls Tn the for. nation of their organizations. and his stimulating personality in guiding them individually.
 We congratualte him on his new pastorate and hope that with the exer- else of the fine qualities which he has displayed here and with the comrade ship and warm support of his people he may gain great success ln making the church ill Canaan a center oi Christian influence.
 In this great work we wish ..hin God.speed.
 David A. Kennedy,
 (Miss) Emily K. Beach James M. Bennett
 Committee for Dwight Place Con gregational Church, New Haven, Conn
Connecticut western news., 1917-12-06
CATS AND GAME.

The cat because of its destruction of game birds and small game is begin ming to figure in the statutes. Massa- chusetts in 1917 passed law prohibit. ing possession of cats on Meskegat Island or the bringing of any cats to the island and Michigan declared cats following on the track of game birds ar small game public nuisances and deoreed that the owner who permits them to run at large after notice from the game commissioner shall be deemed guilty of 8 misdemeanor.
Connecticut western news., 1917-12-06
ANALYSIS OF WATER
Report on Sanitary Examination of
 North Canaan's Water.

Sample No. 21-6058; received from North Canaan; collected by pr. F. H. Lee; date November 26, 1917, A M; shipped in refrigerator box with out ice; received on November 27, 1917; hour 12 M.; temp. 0o O.; source of sample, we'll of North Canaan Water Co.,; special reasons for examination, request of MT. J. Frederick Jackson. (All chemical data given in parts per million). ....
 Color O; odor o; turbidity 0.
 I. Solids, Volatile4.
 3. Fixed, 164.
 8. Total, 168.
 4. Effect on heating, none.
 5. Free ammonia, .012.
 6. Albuminoid Ammonia, .050.
 z. Nitrogen as Nitrites, .000.
 8. Nitrogen as Nitrates, .0O.
 9. Oxygen consumed on 80 min. boiling, 10.
 10- Chlorine in uhlorides 26. Nor mal, l2 Canaan.
 !. II. Alkalinity, 125.
 12. Total hardness as CaCo3, 161.
 l3. Bacteria per c. c. on gelatin at 2OoC in AS hours, IT.
 IA Bacteria per c. 0. on agar at 37.5oC in 24 hours, II. \ 15. Per cent. gas produced in lac. tose broth with - G.. c. water O.
 Is. Per cent. gas produced in lac. tose broth with 10. 0. c. water O.
 General Conclusions: This water is free from color, odor, and turbidity. It's mineral content is moderate but it is hard. The figures for organic consti- tuents are not high and the chlorine figure is but slightly in excess of the normal for the region.
 The bacteria are low in numbers and appear to be harmless types.
 The meteorological results show that, ii there is connection between the river and the well, most of the bacteria are filtered ont and there is no reason for alarm at the present time Whether effective filtration will continue under varying conditions of the wateA stages and weather condi tions can be determined only by fur. ther examinations.
 O. J. Bartlett, M. D. Director
 Per P. E. Bransfeld, Chemist
Connecticut western news., 1917-12-06
TOWN ORDERS DRAWN
List of Orders Drawn by the Select
 men on December 3rd.

Following the usual custom fnauger- ated short time ago, the list of orders drawn by the selectmen for the preced- ing month is herewith published. A the annual meeting in 1916 a motion was made by. Mir. Roberts duly second ed, and carried that the town clerk bs instructed to compile general index of the land records, and that he receiw@ reasonable compensation therefor, the expense to the town not to exceed $2O0. This work has been completed and explains the why and wnerefor of the order drawn in MT. Fuller's favor- East Canaan Cemetery Assn.
 Interest on Helen Potter
 legacy Oct. l, 1916 to Oct. l, 1917 3.0a Visiting Nurse Assn. annual
 appropriation for 1918 300. % Philip P. Hubbard, County
 Treas. County Tax s7l.9A Standard oil co. of N. Y. 1 bbl. road oil B.7A John Hoag, 9 days on road 30. co Peter Funk, days on road 1o.o9 W. Sleighter, painting and
 lettering Billy Cop S.be Case, Lockwood & Brainard
 Go. abstract book SITS o. Fl. Sage, work on road, men 6l. 76
 and team
 W. J. Reel, work on road, men
 and team bo- S9 J. H. Deloy, work on road, men
 and team 7.60 W. T. Sackett, work on road, men and team .. % c. l.. Parsons & Son, clothing
 for Milton Decker 5-ye Stratton Bros. supplies, wood
 aud rent for Mrs. Edith Delatina 5S. S& Stratton bros. supplies for Domonic Delioni 10. % F. H. Lee, Nj. D. Professional services for Mrs. Edith Della, tina, June to Sept. s. 70 Allyn Fuller, compiling index
 of land records as voted st 1916 Town Meeting 900. co Antonio Passini, care of Milton Decker for Nov. 21.4H c. l.. Parsons & Son, groceries
 and shoes for MoGuire family s9. 5a Canaan Lumber Go. material
 for bridge 12.es Conn. Power Go. light for !
 "Rilly Cop" I.71 Decker & Beebe, care of water
 in Fitzgerald lot S.6a
Connecticut western news., 1917-12-06
GILDERSLEEvE KILLED i?

It is reported that Roy Gildersleeve has been killed in action in France. MT. Gildersleeve who was a native of New York state, worked for the N. Y. N. H. & H. R. R. here and previous to his enlistment was conductor on the Canaan switcher. It is also reported that Charles Burr, who was engineer, has been killed in France.
Connecticut western news., 1917-12-06
RED CROSS NOTES.

The Auxiliary wishes to call the attention of those msking knitted articles and also hospital garments to the fact that it is absolutely necessary that these articles are made according to directions.
 The Auxiliary also desires that all those sending in finished work will please write their names plainly on each article.
Connecticut western news., 1917-12-06
ssaI.ss
ALL TANKED UP.

"There, knew George would faH in with evil associates in the army" exclaimed the mother of tha young volunteer. "Here he eays brazenly, right in this letter that he was out with British tank last night and they rolled all over the place. It's a shame for him to carry on like that'S
Connecticut western news., 1917-12-06

Committee for Dwight Place Con- gregational Church, New Haven, Conn.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1917-07-13
MEDICAL AID LAW
NOW IN OPERATION
Local Aid Boards Must BE Selected
by Employers and Employees i'll
Each District of State

The medical aid law, passed at the
last session of the legislature, pro-
vides for district local aid boards
upon whom rests the duties of seeing
that injured men receive prompt and
efficient treatment. checking the
bills of attending physicians for serr-
ices rendered, reporting accidents TO
the state medical aid board and adj
ministering the rules promulgated by
the state board.
Each local board shall consist of
two members, one of whom shall be
selected by a majority OF the work.
men in that district and the other
by majority of the employers. Ow-
ing to the fact that it is impossible
for this board to reach the workmen,
the employers are requested to in
form their workmen as to what is re-
quired of them in the formation OF
the local boards. The names of the
men selected on each board should
be forwarded to the state board in
order that it may have them on rec
ord and also that it may furnish the
necessary blanks. The notification
to the board should also show the
name of the company that employs
each of the members of the board.
Under a ruling by the attorney
general, any company and its en-
ployes who have adopted the con-
tract plan offered by the law are not
within the scope of the local aid
board, and this section of the law
does not apply to that employer and
his workmen. Therefore, any en-
ployer and his employees who are
under contract are not eligible to
vote in the selection of the members
of the local board In that district.
There must be a board in each dis
trict, however, to take care of the
workmen who are not under con-
trace.
The state has been divided in the
following manner, the intent of the
board being to have local board in
each locality where there is a physi-
clan. Such board is to have juris-
diction over the territory adjacent to
its location. The larger cities may
be divided into local aid board dis
tricts, as it would be impossible for
one board to cover an entire city.
The following districts have been
created in Whitman county: Pull
man, Rosalia, Colfax, Albion, Thorn
ton, Uniontown, st. John, Oakesdale,
Palouse. Endicott, Pennington, Gar
field, Tekoa, Maiden.