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Connecticut western news., 1917-10-04
Falls Village

John raham, son of the pastor who was instrumental in having the Metho dist church built here, called on friends in town last week.
 Frank Mcdonald of Hartford, visited relatives and friends over the week end.
 M. 0. Marcy was Tn Canaan, Tnes- day. having some teeth extracted.
 The marriage of Edward Heinz to Grace O'Brien of Northampton, Mass. took place in Millerton last Friday. MT. and Mrs. Heinz will make their home in Bridgeport, where Mir. Heinz is employed as clerk, at the Hotel Stratford
 J. A. Griffith sold 4G head of cattle, several horses and farm machinery at an auction held last Tuesday.
 Dr. Skiff attended the semi i-annual meeting of the Litchfield County Medi- cal Association in Torrington. Tuesday.
 Several from here attended the an. nual convention of the Litchfeld Nor invest Sunday School Association, held in Salisbury.
 0. W. Burkett and Otho Sabin spent Tuesday in Danbury, where they took in the fair
 At meeting of the stockholders of the Falls Village Savings Bank, held last Friday, the following officers were elected: President, Hezekiah Goodwin Vice-President, J. Sedgwick Tracy; treasurer, Henry O. Gaylord; Secre. tary and Assistant Treasurer. J. Lee ua1aJz;oh Good xr7ip, Frank M L.. Olin. Henry Q. Gaylord Milo B. Richardson, Jr., J. Sedgwick Tracy, J. Lee Ensign, Elsen, J. Horn beck.
 Mrs. James Mcintosh Of Poughkeep- sic spent a short time at Harry Russell s last week.
 Miss Grace M. Russell is spending two weeks in Poughkeepsie, \. Y
 Mrs. S. E! Sabin who has been visit ing her mother returned to Pittsfeld, Mass. Saturday.
 MT. and Mrs. Wm. T. Flanagan en. tertained friends from New York city over Sunday.
 John Dwyer returned to Newark, N. J. Monday.
 Joseph Armstrong of Pittsfeld, Mass was in town Saturday.
 MT. and Mrs. Douglass Conklin en. tertalned friends from Bridgeport last week.
 Miss Olive Wilms took first prize at the Great Burlington fair on hand made baby dress, and also fist prize on button holes, made on all sorts of material, real fine and heavy. Miss Wilms is planning in the near future
Connecticut western news., 1917-10-04
East Canaan

Henry Miller of Torrington spent Sunday at his home here.
 Miss Augusta Colligan of Cornwall, spent Sunday at her home here.
 Mir. and Mrs. Martin Casey, Mrs. John Colligan and Miss Augusta Colli- gan and William Kane motored to Waterbury Sunday and spent the day.
 Miss Mae Foley has been on the sick list the past week.
 The Misses Nellie and Mabel Casey and Bessie Colligau of Winsted spent Sunday at their homes here.
 MT. and Mrs c Kegler and Misses Mary and Marcella ami Messrs. Glenn and William Kegler all of South Wind ham spent Sunday at Mrs. Annie Ivory's.
 Miss Mary Ivory is spending a few days with friends in Torrington.
 The people listened to an excellent sermon Sunday morning by Rev. Full Ter tell from psalms 27, 13 and IA In the prayer there was a kind remem- brance of Canaan pastor, Rev. E. O. Gillette. East Canaan people will miss MT. Gillette much. he has always been one of us, and his going away causes regret from many friends.
 The Clever Club met with Mrs. G. s. Dunnil g Tuesday evening.
 MT. and Mrs. G. K. Goodwin visited their son in Torrington over Sunday.
 Mrs. Goodwin lis staying through the week.
 Miss E. J. filling goes to Albany this week for an indefinite stay.
 The votes cast on Monday show that the majority of our people want a clean town. It seemed hardly probable that time when the burden is heavy for all, that our town should vote to add to that burden by opening saloons. Also tbe signatures ot three hundred and forty eight women show the senti- ment of the town.
 Rev. M. Fuller, MT. and Mrs. E. 5. Roberts attended the minister's meet ing in Salisbury Tuesday
 Names of pupils perfect in attend. ance for month ending Sept. 28, 1917 Marian Fuller. Earl Feathers Boroto Brullia Rosie Regra, Caroline
Connecticut western news., 1917-10-04

Bianchi, Minnie Potaux, John Bianchi, Agnes Casey. Elsie Minacci, Mary Broggi. Annie Cantodore, Mary Pol. tini. Emma Taylor, Mary Potonx, Edith Zucco, Angel Compigilio, Michael Caravate, Charles Casey.
 Pupils perfect in attendances for month of September, East Canaan Grammar School. sS s r as-s s ,s,l %:F-f esHFa " Melville Fuller, Clara Minacci, Mary sebben, Vittore Broggi, Rico Cantadore, Lena Contoreggi, John Palfiinn, Emily, Stratton, Dorothy Bentley. Caroline sCaravati.
Connecticut western news., 1917-10-04
Sharon

MT. and Mrs. Schuyler VanRensaler and baby of New York city were recent guests--of Mrs. G. VanRensaler.
 Miss Mary weedl-of New YorkEcity is visiting MT. and Mrs. W. H.EBar. tram. ,E = -, - A. +As=- -
 Fred Hotaling of Brooklyn.spent the weekend with his parents, MT. and Mrs. W. E. Hotaling.
 Tl Miss Bernice EHamliu, daughter 'of MT. and Mrs. George B. Hamlin. who recently underwent an operation for appendicitis at the Sharon hospital is reported doing nicely. ' ~,.,.. .S,.s
 A daughter (Ruth Leona) 'TTwas born to Mir. and Mrs. LaFocrest,, Allen on Saturday, Sept 22.
 Miss Martha Smith left. last week for Drew Seminary at Carmel, N. Y, where she will resumesher studies.
 George Emory laft::41last week for Princeton, N. J., foraitheEAviation Training Camp.
 William Riley. gJr., off the United States Navy, recently spent few days with his parents. MT. and Mrs. William Riley, Sr.
 Miss Eleanor Rhymus returned home Sunday after spending few days in Bridgeport.
 Mrs. Adolph Hanson and baby of Perth Amboy, N. Y., are visiting at the home of Mir. and Mrs. N. Hanson.
 Mrs. s. Abbles of Lakeville spent Sunday with her sister, Mrs. John Liner.
 MT. and Mrs. Clayton Walter of Hartford spent Sunday with relatives in town.
 MT and Mrs. J. Mitchell and family have moved to Long Island.
 MT. and Mrs. Geo. B. Klebes re- turned home Monday after spending a week in Walnut Beach.
 Mir. and Mrs. W. Richards and family have closed their home here for the winter and. returned to Schenec' tady.
 Neil Corkery of Waterbury spent z few days with his mother, Mrs Corkery.
 Mrs. Chas To'nrkins is patient a the Sharon hoSp'tal.
Connecticut western news., 1917-10-04
NEWS from REARBY F0W MS

years-Edwin A. Hazeltine, 91.
 To fill vacancy for two years-Lee H. Kellogg, 95.
 In the blank column appears:
 Selectmen-LevjG Ganser, 12.
 Auditor, E. j.. Ferguson 4.
 Grand Jurors-H. E. Howe, l. Constables. Barney Smith, l. Registrar of Voters-Geo. H. Dean, '. Town School Commjt jttee for three years-N. J. ] can, 10.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-04-16

linsvilIe road in New Hartford. The contract calls for $7,606.4J. New Ha- ven contractors received three awards. The contracts awarded are as follows.
 Waterford Section of reinforced concrete construction on the Norwich New London highway. to Maher A Sprague, New Haven, for approximate ly $52,0OO.
 Stonington -- Section of reinforced concrete construction on the Pawca . tuck road, to Fred D. Miller, Norwich, for approximately 1000.
 Milford--Section of reinforced con- crete construction iD River street, Broad street and Bridgeport avenue, to the T.. D. Daley company, New Haven. for approximately 165,O00.
 Windsor Completion of the death trap" elimination on the Hartford Springfield road, to John cashmnn, East Milton. Mass, for t2S,85e.5Z.
 New Hartford Section of gravel construction on the Nepan na- Collins vile road, 10 t5e Acme Engineering company, Hartford, for s7,606.5S.
 WiIton--sectiob of native stone mac adam coDstructIoD on Beldep HIlI, to IT. <. Osborn, Bedding Ridge, for 314. .9j5.5g.
 KIllingIy - Section of Hassarp cons struction ln Main street, Danie.SoD, to the Connecticut HaSsam Paving conn
Norwich bulletin., 1917-04-16
REPAIRS TO ROADS
 TO COST s1s4,se2.
Contracts Have Been Awarded by the
 State Highway Commissioner.

Contracts calling for an expenditure of approximately s1s4.e62.97 have been awarded by Charles J. Bennett, state highway commissioner, to successful bidders on the first pieces of heavy repair work to be started this spring, The contracts awarded include one to John Cashman of East Milton, Mass, for the completion of the elimination of the death trap" at Windsor on the Hartford -SpringneId roaa, which will cost the state $26,952.5Z. The coetIiest piece of work awarded was the con- structIon of reinforced concrete on River and Broad streets and Bridge port avenue in Milford, which calls for an expenditure of approximately 4G5,- 900.
 Connecticut contractors were suc- cessfuI bidders on all but one instance, John Cashman of East Milton, Mass, being the only contractor outside the state to get an award. The Acme En- ginee-ing company of Hartford was the only Hartford contracting house to win over other competitors, getting the contract for work on the Nepaug Col
Norwich bulletin., 1917-04-16
INTERESTING WESTERLY Y
Governor Requests Ordering Out of Another C. A. Battalion With Major Arthur N. Nash Command K. of C. Delegation at Providence-Stae Senate Grants Women Right Vote for Presidential Elector-Lobster Season Off,

governor of Connecticut Governor Beeclkman has ordered military cen sus Of Rhode Island Senator Langworthy of Westerly in- troduced resolution for special ap- propriation of $85.5 for the Rhode Island State college. Rev. Milton S. Rees. who is conduct ing the revival services in the West catuck Seventh Day Baptist church Saturday.
 The members of the Pawcatuck Home Guard have been ordered to as- evening for examination and measure ment for uniforms.
 The Fifth company. c. A. C., now on duty somewhere in Rhode Island. has sent resolutions of appreciation to the Westerly branch of the Red Cross for the comfort kits furnished.
 An American flag is to be placed in every window of the William Clark thread mill. in addition to the two large flags that float daily from the tall f1agstaffs on the main mill build ing.
 The annual festival of the Holy Ghost was commenced Sunday by the Portuguese residents of Stonington borough. The crown was escorted from the residence of John Manice' to that of Jeal Ponte.
 The senate disagreed with the house action that would authorize judges of the district courts to perform the marriage ceremony. It was argued in the senate that these rights be con fined to clergymen.
 Captain Elisha Clark. in the fishing boat Bessie, picked up a detached mine, or some contrivance connected herewith. when off Watch Hill Fri day. The naval authorities at New port have been notified.
 The Rhode Island senate has passed an act giving women the right to vote for presidential electors. This meas ure will be the order of the day in the house Tuesday and there is not much doubt of it's passage. The democrats are unanimous for partial woman suf- frage.
 The Narragansett Lighting com pany, owners of the Westerly Light and Power company has been given statewide eminent domain. Under the act, when seeking domain, the com pany shall petition the superior court and must show the necessity for talk ing land.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-04-16
THE sPINIsTERs5 CONVENTION. Amusing Sketch Presented by St.
 James Women's Guild.

The Spinisters' Convention, an anus ing sketch given under the auspices of the Woman's Guild of St. James church at Poquetanuck held in the parish house was attended by a large and appreciative audience. The costumes in their attractiVeneSs and originality added largely to the success of the entertainment.
 John Tay1or's interpretation of Miss Samatha Allen Green. president of the society, was very successful The songs rendered were well applauded, especially the greeting song which was to the tune of Aud Lang Syne. The transformation of an old maid of 45 odd or more sup1mers by Prof. Make up, into beautiful young maidens, or boys or twins was truly wonderful. The list of characters follows: Miss society. John Taylor; Priscilla Abigail Hodge, secretary of the society; Mrs. Arthur Barrett; Calamity Jane Hig- gins, the old mid treasurer of the so- ciety, who wished to be transform ed into young maiden and insisted In taking her dog into the machine, the dog emerging as a frankfurter, Mrs. Henry Sauer; young maiden Miss Irene Baer: Patience Desire Man, who was tired of being full bioomed rose and wished to be singing bud. Mrs. Arthur Smith( young lady who sang Miss Hulda McKelvey); Susana Ling CT Longer. who wished to be a little girl, who could sing, Mrs. AlIanson Fuller 0fttIe girl. Miss Marion Geer); MehitabIe Beauty Spot, Touch Me Not, turned into 6 boy who played the violin. Mrs. Fred Miller (boy who played the violin, David Geer); Betsy Bobbet. who thought it delightful to be prime, Miss Era Rist; the twins, who danced the Sailors Hornpipe, Miss Evelyn Sauer, Miss Olive Me- Kelvey; Rebecca Rachael Sharpe, who wished to be Trilby and insisted. she was only 20. but whose n1akeover broke the machine, Mrs. Charles Hark- ness: Balinda Bluegrass, Mrs. William McKeIvey: Jerisha Matilda Springens, Mrs. Charles Geer; Charity Longface Mrs. Bert Williams: Professor Make over, William Mitchell
 Mrs. John Taylor. whose efficient work as chairman of the committee in charge assured the success of the play.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-04-16
'lMPLY? WELL, DON'T BE!
People Notice It.. Drive Them OF with Dr. Edwards
 Olive Tablets

A pinply face will not embarrass you much longer if you get package of Dr. Edwards Olive Tablets. The skin hould begin to clear after you have aken the tablets few nights.
 Cleanse the blood, the bowels and the iver with Dr. Edwards Olive Tablets. he successful substitute for calomel- here's never any sickness or pain after aking them.
 pr. Edwards Olive Tablets do that which -calome1 does, and just as effec- lively, but their action is gentle and afe instead of severe and Irritating.
 No one who takes Olive Tablets is ver cursed with "a dark brown taste" bad breath, dull, ist1ess, mo good" ceiling, constipation, torpid liver, bad isposition or pimply face.
 Dr. Edwards Olive Tablets are a ure1y vegetable compound mixed with live oil; you will know them by their live color.
 Dr. Edwards spent years among pa tents afflicted with liver and bowel on1plaints, and Olive Tablets are the immensely effective result.
 Take one or two nightly for week. lee how much better you feel and look 0c and 25c per box. All druggists.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-04-16

Jodoin's theatre, which has been under construction for the past five months, was completed Friday night. The building is 90 feet long and 46 feet wide and is 40 feet high. It is of stucco construction and has a seating capacity of 500. The balcony has been fitted with the latest type opera chairs and will seat 256.
 The building is of f1re-proof con- struction and is equipped with seven large emergency fire exits. A large ventilation plant has been installed and fresh air is constantly circulating through the theatre. A company from Hartford has installed in the projec- ton department two of the latest type Powers 6-B Camergraphs, motor-driv- en. A company from Somersworth, N. H, has installed the lighting plant which is controlled by a balance wheel o-fiicker, driven by a Is horse oil burning engine, and will furnish DOW CT for $50 lights. The storage is 56 cell plate battery.
 The auditorium is modelled after the theatres in the largre cities. The dec orating is of the free-hand type and is a work of art. Two large American flags surrounded by the Stars and Stripe have been painted at the top of the stage.
 Large American beauty roses are painted on either side of the auditori- um; chysanthemums adorn the ceiling. A perpetual fountain has been in
Norwich bulletin., 1917-04-16

stalled in the center of the stage and constantly shows different colored changes in the glass globe. The vari- colored streams of water shown dur is a novelty feature.
 The balcony which extends midway to the stage is equipped with four entrances. A large smoking room, a ladies' dressing room and a lavatory have been fitted up at the right Of the balcony.
 The floor in the auditorium is of tile Theatre chairs with plush seats have in gold and brown tints, and contains nirrowed windows. The ticket office is of the latest type. A mechanical arrangement closes the doors on and from the auditorium.
 The different stage scenes are paint ed to conform with the general deco ration. The drop curtain shows an House, and is illumined by 24 large electric lights. The auditorium is lighted by fifty electric lights. Two flood lights, placed diagonally at the entrance illumine the box office and wings.
 Saturday evening was the opening night R. Henry Warren of New York played a number of selections on the new Mullen organ which was in
 I Following | T is the house staff: Roderick A. Jodoin, treasurer and manager; Albert G Cote, operator; William J. Donnelly, assistant operat- or; Irene Roy, secretary and ticket seller; Mrs. Della Despathy, organist; Miss Gunhild Swanson, assistant org anist; Eli Bouchard, engineer and house police.
 On the opening evening the stage was banked with a variety of flowers over which was suspended a large American flag.
 At the conclusion of the pictures a temporary steel rail was placed at be replaced by coIlapsible railing. An American flag waves from the dome in front of the entrance.
 Christening Dinner.
 The infant daughter of MT. and Mrs. Fred Johnson of Little Flats was christened Vera Charlott Freda by Rev. F. F. Werth of Norwich. The sponsors were Albert Philipp of Ho- boken, N- J., and Miss Freda Philipp of Baltic. At the conclusion of the ceremony a dinner was served by Mrs. Johnson to friends and relatives. Guests were present from New Jer- sey, Norwcih, Norwich Town, and Baltic.
 The infant daughter of MT. and Mrs. William E. Rocheleau, Jr, was baptized in St. Mary's church Sunday afternoon by Rev. Thomas Lynch, tria. The sponsors were George Roche 1eau of Jewett City, and Florence Rocheleau of Lynn, Mass.
 Personals
 Miss Martha Von Schutz of Rocky Hill spent Sunday with her father
 Louis Diotte of Providence, formerly of Baltic, spent Sunday with local friends.
 Thomas Bell of Putnam spent Sun- day with his parents, MT. and Mrs George Bell.
 Floyd Tiffany was Sunday visitor in Montville.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-04-16

There are now r national parks.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-04-16

was assisted by Mrs. Clarence Knight, Mrs. William McKelvey, Mrs. Chas. Hardness, Mrs. Charles Geer, and Miss Olive McKelvey had charge of the music and the supper was in charge Of Mrs. Charles Weeks, assist sbepburne % Mrz steiaer Mrs Mrs Louis Conrad and Mrs. C. E. Baer.
 The committee on decorations com prised Mrs. William Mitchell and Miss Edith Lucas. The financial re- ceipts proved to be very satisfactory.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-04-16
Daughter in Terrible Shape.

Women bear troubles more brayely .han men. They smile and suffer pain uncompiainingly where a man demands doctor and nurse. A. Mitchell. Bag dad, Ky, writes: My daughter was in terrible shape with kidney trouble. got her to take Foley Kidney Pills and she Is completely cured" Aching back, sore muscles, stiff joints, shooting pains in sides, rheumatic aches are iniica- tions that the kidneys are not working properly. Foley Kidney Pills correct bladder troubles. Lee 6 Osgood co.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-04-16
BALTIC

New Jedoin Theatre Completed-Up to Date Amusement House Which Will Seat 6oo-oPening Night Sat- urdaN,
Norwich bulletin., 1917-04-16

pany, New Haven, for approximately SIS, s,000.
 Essex Concrete bridge and graded road on the Hartford SaybroOk road. to John J. EoibfOok, WestDrOOk fOg approximately 1z,1OO.
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 Cars containing asparagus for dis infecting the clothing and baREaEe Of passengers who have been egpOseJ to contagious diseases have been Duf into service by an Italian raiirOad.
Evening journal., 1917-07-27
WOLCOTT Wants P. M.
APPOINTMENTS MADE RIGHT

i According to dispatches from wash
ington. United States Senator VOL
colt viii oppose the denomination Of
several Delaware postmasters. as the
names were sent to the Senate for
confirmation without consultation with
the Delaware Senators. The position
Senator Woleott takes Is that in cases
OF denominations of postmasters the
executive order under which the
postmaster general forwarded them
applies solely to original appoint
ments, and not to reappoiniments.
which should not be made without
consultation with the State delegation
TO the Congress.
The Senator has announced that he
VIII force record vote on the CON
firmations In order to have the SEN
ate decide its stand on this point. He
has no personal objection to the men
who have heen renominated, ne says.
but objects to he method used of re-
appointing pOstmasters without the
States Senator's being consulted The
postmasters referred TO are E Pierce
Ellis, Laurel; William Brockson, Mid
dletown; William H. Robinson Mil
ford Edgar r Carey. Millsboro. John
/ , Mustard. Milton: John P. Murphy.
New Castle, and Orlando w. Short
Seaford.
Evening journal., 1917-07-27
newark CARNIVAL TO
OPEN WITH PARADE
Firemen from Several Towns
Will Participate Tomor-
row Afternoon
SUMMER SCHOOL TO
HOLD FIELD MEET
Special to THE FvrNTNg TouRNAT.

Special to THE EVENING JOURNAL
NEWARK. July 27.-chief F. Cliff
ford Wilson and other officials OF the
Aetna Hose. Hook and Ladder Com
pany, are making their final plane to-
day for the opening OF the firemen's
carnival tomorrw afternoon. The
opening feature VIII be a iremen's
parade. in which fremen from Havre
de Grace and Elk on. Md, Smyrna,
Avondale. Pa. and other towns will
participate The local troop Of Boy
Scouts will also be ia line.
TIE carnival viii continue each
evening next week and tho prospects
ore that IN attendance it viii even
exceed the successful carnivala held
by this fire company during the past
six years Many features have been
secured and there VIII he special att
fractions for both children and
adults The carnival AS usual will
Pc held n the rear Of the Newark
Academy. The company viii give rs
per cent o. the receipts to the New
ark branch OF The Red Cross.
Announcement has been made BY
Miss Turck athletic director al Del
aware College Summer School that
q Field Day viii be held on July 81.
TO which the entire community is in
vite1 The program will include
games 2 picnic supper and com
munity singing. led by Mrs Carter
The first event of the afternoon VIII
be a swimming contest between boys
OF the practice class The girls Of the
practice class and students Of the
summer school will also hold swim
ming contests There will also be a
baseball game and a track meet. In
the evening tnere viii be folk dances
and basketball game.
Arthur s Chillas. formerly Scout
master OF the local troop Of Scouts.
who recently enlisted ia the navy has
been ordered 10 the training school
al Columbia
The board of directors OF the New
ark New Century Club nave offered
the clubhouse TO the local branch Of
tho Red Cross for It's headquarters.
At recent meeting Of the develop
ment committee OF the trustees of
Delaware College and the Womens
College. bids we're considered for the
new dormitory for the latter institu-
ton The bids were referred 10 the
architect.
Evening journal., 1917-07-27
THE SAMM!ES
tune, Yankee Doodle.


They've dubbed us now with a new
name.
We can fight under any old name at
all
So Il might just as well be- Sam.
Chorus
So OF with your hats TO the Sammie
boys.
They're IN the war to win the day.
These Uncle Sammy's sons.
Sam Khaki is a riaeman
II a Roche sticks his head above
grcund.
He'll get one IN tine phiz
Chorus
So of III your hats to The Khaki
For they are prattv hot;
They can bit the target every tins,
And never miss q shot
Sam Aviator he has bombs