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Connecticut western news., 1917-09-13
LAWYER VS. LAWYER.
Frederick l.. Perry,
 Secretary.

Mrs. Frieda Thomas Bosler, former. ly of West Cornwall, who practices law in New York city under her maiden name, Frieda Thomas began suit last week to secure separation from her husband, also lawyer. Mrs. Bosler charges intolerable cruelty and non- support.
 MT. Bosler, a native of Sharon, studied law in the office of l.. J. Nick. erson, finally setting up in business for himself. He later went to Texas and practiced and was afterward heard of as deputy assistant district attor. ney of New York city under William Travers Jerome. MT. Bosler was some- what, active in politics when he lived in Connecticut.
 The Boslers were secretly married in 1912. They have two children. Mrs. Bosler charges cruelty and alleges her husband has failed properly to support her and their children. She tells of two occasions when she alleges, Bosler threatened to take her life, once with a revolver and another time with a knife.
Connecticut western news., 1917-09-13
PETITION FOR LICENSE
List of Voters of the Town of North
 Canaan Who Filed Petition.

A petition was filed with Town Clerk Allyn Fuller, Saturday, Septem- Der 9th, by 76 voters out of total of about 300 in the town. who have re- uuested the town clerk and selectmen to publish notice that vote will be taken at the annual election to decide whether North Canaan shall be "wet" or "dry," the coming year.
 The following is a copy of the peti- tion as it appears on record:
 To the selectmen and the town clerk of the town of North Canaan, Conn. We. the undersigned being voters of said town of North Canaan, Conn.,, do hereby petition that in the warning of the annual town meeting to be held in said town on Monday, October 1, 1917, that you shall notify the legal voters of said town, that ballot will be taken to determine whether any person shall be..licensed to sell spirituous and intoxicating liquors in said town.
 Signed: E. A. Brewer, Gust Carlson, E. W. Warner, Alfred Morin, Geo. M. Lasher, J. P. Cudney, W. O. Goggin, D. O'Neil, c. A. Adam, A. H. Herri- man, Robert Black, Edward Wilson, George Wilson, Fred Feathers. Edw. Fuller, Harry Taylor, Porter Feathers, Merritt O. Shores, Charles Curtis, Charles Abry, James Mccormick, Isaac Wheeler, Henry J Wilson, J. H. Spencer, A. Prinez, Edward Sweeney, Timothy Sweeney, John Egan, N. Mcintyre, Henry Miller, Peter Minacci, Peter Goggins, Antonio Gondelli, Samuel Hyde, D. Condon. M. D. War ner, Chas. Broggi, Sam Drumm, Joe Preny, John E.. Killawee, George W. Dean, P. J. Kane, Thos. Tierney, James Wilson, George. Smith, Luigi Pozzette, J. c. Sweeney, Louis Sebben, Peter Caravati, A. 5. Bartlett, Martin Broggi, Lyman H. Ball, Martin Casey, s. H. Robey, Geo. A. Perdrizet, Ralph L. Black, Enrica Broggi, Dom enico Bernie, Harvey Dean, John Morian, Samuel Lermond, Adelbert .Blass, M. H Kane. J. Mansfield, L. Drumm, A. B. Lyon, F. A. Steamer. horn, L. J. Ranolde, A. L. Hugins, '1ssac Lermond, O.. E. Fitzgerald, J. J. Keenan, E. McCarty, J. H. Kegler, D. Sweeney, William Kane.
Connecticut western news., 1917-09-13
FAMILY REUNION.

A family reunion was held at the homes of MT. and Mrs. Jas. Graney and MT. and Mrs. Geo. Mather, Sun. day, September 9th. The guests present were MT. and Mrs William Bierce, Ethel and Earl Bierce, Allston F. Belcher, MT. and Mrs. Bert Waldron, and daughters, Dorothy and Marion, Alfred Smith and Arthur Barnes of Torrington, MT. and Mrs A. R. Mo- Pherson of Winsted, Mrs. Chas. Hadley and daughter, Hazel of New London and Miss Mae Belcher of Canaan. All the living generation of Chas. ". Belcher were present with the excep. tion of Mrs. A F. Belcher and daugh- ter Helen. the former being unable to attend on account of sickness.
 The day was a most enjoyable one for all present. A bountiful collation. was served at 12:S0 p. m. Several pic- lures of the family were taken in different groups. AS it was Sunday the day was spent very quietly. The guests arrived early in the morning and left late in the evening after a general good visit. Some of the party took an auto trip to Twin Lakes in the afternoon.
Connecticut western news., 1917-09-13
R. T. HIGGINS RESIGNS
J. Clinton Roraback Recommended to
 Succeed Him on Exemption Board.

On account of work connected with his office as head of the Connecticut public utilities commission demanding his immediate attention Richard T. Higgins has resigned as member of local exemption board, No. 19 and it is expected that President Wilson acting upon the recommendation of Gov. Hol comb will appoint as his successor Lawyer J. Clinton Roraback, son of Judge A. T. Roraback of the supreme court.
 In an interview with MT. Rora back, Wednesday morning, he stated that the necessary papers confirming his ap. pointment, had not been received by him as yet, and that he was entirely in the dark, as regards his appoint. ment. MT. Higgins is chairman of the local board. The other members of the board are M. D. Rudd of Lakeville and Or. J. G. Adam of Canaan.
Connecticut western news., 1917-09-13
VEHICLE REGISTER.

Robbins B. ,Stoeckel, commissioner of motor vehicles said he was satisfied there was demand for an automobile register and he would issue one next year.
 It is the aim of the commissioner ta establish reciprocal relations with other states particularly with those which are neighbors to Connecticut. The necessity was shown in aI inc: dent the other day when a Connectic, [ license was suspended for year hr cause of the conviction of the holGtf for drunkenness as the new law re- quires. The man went immediately to New York where he obtained license from that state. Commissioner Stoeckel communicated the facts to the commits. sioner of New Yor- state who sus. pended the license.
Connecticut western news., 1917-09-13
FROST RUINS CROPS
Tobacco Damage Said to be S6OO,OOO,
 Vegetables Ruined.

Damage to crops, which cannot be accurately estimated, but which will cost farmers many thousands of dollars was done Monday and Tuesday nights by tie earliest severe frost to visit this county in many years. The corn crop suff cred most because farmers have not yet started to cut it. Tomatoes and beans also suffered and in some in. stances the total crop was entirely ruined.
 Tuesday farmers everywhere com. menced to harvest what corn they could as it was anticipated that another frost perhaps more severe would follow. The rural districts early Tuesday even. ing reported that the temperature was lower than on the preceding evening, so that crops untouched Monday suffered Tuesday night and Wednesday morning.
 Reports from Enfield were to the effect that about 300 acres of standing tobacco had been damaged, causing a loss conservatively estimated at about $1OO,OOO. In Suffield and Windsor Locks tobacco losses are estimated at about $40, 900 each.
 Connecticut is not the only section of the country to suffer, the cold snap extending east from the Mississippi river to the coast and as far south as Virginia. Washington predicts that a general rise in temperature will be felt commencing Wednesday.
Connecticut western news., 1917-09-13
BUSINESS CHANGES HANDS
Popular Deputy Sheriff Disposes of Barber Shop to Frederick Morin.

Deputy Sheriff L. c. Rhoades sold his barber shop to Frederick Morin who has been employed by Mr. Rhoades for more than eleven years, Monday of this week. MT. 'Morin came to this place from Lee, Mass, where his father formerly conducted a similar business, and is not only we'll known here, but we'll liked and is past mas. ter at the business.
 MT. Rhoades, has retired from the business because of considerable trouble with his feet for several years. He came from New Marlboro, Mass. where he was born, about 33 years ago and entered the employ of his brother, the late Junius O. Rhoades, as barber. He later purchased the business and has conducted the same for about 26 years.
 MT Rhoades has served two terms as deputy sheriff under O. c. Middle. brooks, who is now United States Marshall and has been constable a number of times. He is democrat by choice, but has gained much popularity through peculiar adaptability to the work, that both republicans and democrats have placed his name on the tickets to be voted on in October, for constable.
 MT. Rhoades has not completed any plans as to his future business. His friends, both old and new, unite in expressing regret that he is to retire and trust he may secure such employ. ment as will bring him in daily contact with them.
Connecticut western news., 1917-09-13
TWO CAUCUSES HELD
Republicans and Democratics Make Nominations For Town Officers.

The republicans met in caucus, af the Town Hall, last Saturday after noon at BOO o'clock to make nominh. tions for the town ticket to be voted on October 1st.
 JobnsB. ;Reed was elected moderator and Allyn Fuller clerk. There was only one office contested, that of firs' selectman, and after a ballot was spread it was voted to unanimously nominate Charles G. Smith. Wm. !. Reel was nominated for first selectman, but withdrew his name in favor of MT. Smith. A motion was made by J. O. Rora back that the town committee be enl powered to fill any vacancies caused by any who declined to accept thA nomination. L. O. Rhoades, fer con stable, and Mary E. Adam for Library Director, were placed on both tickets. The complete list of nominations | as follows: Assessors-W. J. Hatm aker, years.'
 J. B. Reed years. { Board of Relief-George K. Goodwin,
 Charles H. Sage Selectmen-Cha G. Smith, first
 Burton J Stratton, 2nd. % Town Clerk-Allyn Fuller. Town Treasurer-F. R. Collin. Treasurer Town Deposit Fund-F. R. Collin. Auditor-John B. Reed.
 Grand Jurors-Geo. H. VanDeusen,
 Geo. $. Fuller Tax Collector-Jchn s. Reed. Constable-James Casey, l.. O.
 Rhoades, George H. Trieschmann,
 W. B. Brewster.
 Registrar of Voters-J. O. Roraback. Town School Committee-W. J. Reel,
 for years.
 Library Director-Mary E. Adam.
 List of candidates nominated at the Democl atic Caucus heid at the town hall, Saturday, September s, 1917, at 3 o'clock D rn
 Assessors-3 years. Horace Holt.
 years James Leffiugwell. Board of Relief A Inert r. Briggs,
 Edward L. Roberts. a Selectmen-A. A. Hubbard, James
 Mccormick, 2d. Town Clerk-Edwin c Finney. Town Treasurer-Fre,lR R. Collin. Agent Town Deposit Fund-Fred R.
 Collin -s. ssAss z Auditor-Geo. P. HardenbuTgh. +@ 7 Grand Jurors-Albert c. Hubbard,
 Geo. E. Beehe, Henry B. lves. Tax Collector George Heffernan Constables-L. O. Rhoades, Daniel
 Sweeney, Walter Goggin, Charles
 G. Thompson. Registrar Voters-Norman W. Moore. Town School Committee-Louise
 Bragg.
 Library Director Mary E. Adam.
 Dr. c. W. Camp, chairman.
 Norman W. Moore, Clerk.
Connecticut western news., 1917-09-13
DEPARTMENTS LEAGUE
Hold Meeting at the Town Hall Last
 Friday Afternoon.

E. +. Hartwell, representative of the Dairymen's League of Connecti- cut, addressed members of the local league, at the Town Hall, last Friday afternoon. General topics of interest to members of the league were discussed, and it was urged upon all members to buy their grain through the league.
 The farmers of this vicinity met and formed this local branch of the Dairy mems League about year ago. The motive for the league was to organize and therefore be in position to de- mand a fair price for their milk, and also to be in position which would enable them to buy grain collectively at. a much reduced price. The league has membership of about 15, 900, who produce milk mostly for New York markets.
 This was the first meeting. held in some time and the attendance was rather small in comparison to others. It was voted to increase the member ship dues to 50c per year, and J. c. Stevens. B. l.. Frink and F. ]. Donalds were appointed as a committee to in. vestigate the grain situation and report back to the league at its next meeting, which will be held in the near futu re.
 This league has been formed for the direct benefit of dairymen of this yi- cinity, and every member is urged to be present at all meetings.
Connecticut western news., 1917-09-13
VOTERS ITO BE MADE"
Must File Application on Thursday
 September 9th.

All male citizens who wish to be made voters in the Town of North Ga. naan, must file their applications with J. c. Roraback and N. ". Moore, reg istrars of voters on or before Thursday of this week. The above named regis. 5rars will be in session at Judgc Bora
 backs office, from 9:00 a. m. to 5 D. m. After 5 p. ln. Thursday. no more ap- .plications can be received this year The board of registration consists the selectmen, c. c. Smith, Burton EStratton, A. A. Hubbard, Town Clerk Allyn Fuller ald the registrars of voters, and will probably be in session on Saturday, September 22.
Connecticut western news., 1917-09-13
LIME ROCK FUNCTION.

The Casino Country club, Lime Rock, was the scene of pretty re. ception and dance last Friday, given by the wife of Senator Rarnum. The function was an invitation affair. guests being present from Lake vile, Salisbury, Norfolk and Corn wall. The interior was beautifully decorated for the occasion. Special music was engaged, the Kolonial Trio of Torrington playing the concert pro. gram and for the dance numbers. The musicians were William Halstead, drums and traps; Joseph DiLello, ban joist; Eugene F. Davidson, pianist, of Torrington.
Connecticut western news., 1917-09-13
SECOND HEAVIES REUNION
Held at Gilbert School in Winsted.
 David E. S0uIe, New President.

The 52d reunion of the old Litch. field county regiment, the Second Conn. heavy artillery, formerly tEe 18th Conn. volunteer infantry, was held at the Gilbert school, Tuesday. It is estimated that more than 1C0 per. sons were present. The reunion took the form of memorial to a deceased member, Gen. Charles H. Pine, who was a native of Riverton. After the exercises the veterans were the guests of Gen. Pine's. sister, Mrs. Jane Nisbet, at lunch at the Park hotel, and the wives and and widows of veterans, were guests at her home on Main street.
 The gray-haired veterans most of them feeble but with the old luster still gleaming in their eyes, made a most impressive sight as they gathered in the hall at l1:30 to conduct the brief business session and exercises. The hall was appropriately decorated with the national colors. On the plat. form was splendid portrait of Gen. Pine as he appeared in middle life, draped with flag, and gathered about it were a German silver drum that was presented to him by the members of the regimental band and the mem. bers of Company E, of which Col. Jeffrey Skinner was captain, and the roster of the band and of Company E and the testimonial of the gift, all suitably framed.
 The veterans were called to order by President Charles A. Way of New Milford. The secretary, Mrs. Dwight Kilbourn of East Litchfield, gave only brief verbal report as she had pre-. viously published printed report of the last annual meeting held at New Milford.
 Hon. Edward S. Roberts of East Canaan, David E. Soule of New Mil. ford and Col. Henry Skinner of Win sted were appointed a nominating committee and upon their recommen. dation the following officers were elected for the ensuing year: Presi. dent, David E. Soule, New Milford; vice. president. Chauncey Seeley, Waterbury; secretary, Mrs. Dwight Kilboarn, East Litchfeld; treasurer, Chsrlcs W. Hinsdale, Litchfield his. toriaH, George H. Bates, Terryville.
 Mr. Soule announced after the cleo. tion that he did not nominate himself, but that it was done by the other mem h,rs of the committee.
 M. Bates was elected historian for "as iOng as he behaves".
 TLe treasurer reported S11.49 cash on hand.
 By Invitation of Comrade Seeley the veterans voted to hold their next re. union in Waterbury. After the sing. ing oi "lhe Star SpanRled Banner" the Historian read his report. The his. torian, George H. Bates of Terryville, reported l5 deaths during the year.
 kobert Erwin, of New Milford then read a lengthy memorial address which was tribute to the late Gen. Charles H. Pine It gave an outline of his history from the time he was born, in Riverton followed his gallant life through the Civil war and up, to the time of his death.
 Those who registered from Canaan are Hon. E. s. Roberts, Cyrus How land, Charles Johnson, Edward flaw. yer, Abram s. Coons, and A. P. Briggs.
Connecticut western news., 1917-09-13
CANAAN SOLDIER WRITES.

The following is a copy of letter written by H Try Waller to a friend in Canaan from the camp at Aver, Mass {: Reached camp safely everything satisfactory at the opening. My first meal consisted of bread and butter, stewed prunes, hash and coffee, no side dishes. Each man was given ,th1ee blankets marked U. $. and tick to take to the barracks to be filled with straw. On our return we were given cots in one building. If write to all to whom would like would have to employ a stenographer.
 Harry Waller.
Connecticut western news., 1917-09-13
LEASES CLOTHING STORE
John A. Bianchi Takes Over Clothing
 Business of John H. Graves

The clothing store of John H. Graves, has been leased to John A. Bianchi, of Millerton. N. Y., formerly of Canaan. MT. Bianchi was formerly a partner Tn the firm of Bianchi and Graves, and now conducts clothing store in Millerton. He has had con- siderable experience in the clothing business an1 will conduct a strictly up-to date store, with the better makes of clothing an1 other mems wear, in stock at lowest cash prices.
 MT. Graves, who has enlisted in the national army, has turned over the entire stock to MT. Bianchi. He expects to leave soon for the cantonment camp at Aver Mass. Both of these young men are we'll known to Canaan citizens and it is hardly necessary to go into their history. MT. Graves came to this place about 12 years ago from Syracuse, N. Y. and was employed for number of years by Jackson 6 Eggleston, now the Canaan Mercantile. About six years ago he formed the partnership with John A. Bianchi, and entered the clothing and furnishing business under the firm name of Bianchi 6 Graves.
 MT. Bianchi severed his connection with the firm about years ago and opened clothing store in Millerton, N. Y, which he still conducts. He will take personal charge of the Ga. naan store and superintend the Miller ton business. His friends wish success, which is practically assured, as Canaan needs first class mems clothing store.
Connecticut western news., 1917-09-13
VISITING NURSES ASSOCIATION

The regular meeting Of the Visiting Nurses Association, was held at Mrs. Clemens, on Tuesday afternoon. Rou. tine work Was discussed and plans were made for the work of the coming year. Miss Saygers made the following report, for July and August:
 July-Cared for patients, made no visits, and collected $4. 30, as fees.
 August-Cal ed for II patients, made 137 visits and collected S9.0 75c was expended for transportation
Connecticut western news., 1917-09-13
GAME LAW CHANGES.

The last session of the legislature made few changes in the game laws The season for hunting rabbits was ex- tended one month to February 1. Fer. rets can not be used at any time and rabbits can only be taken with dead. falls or traps after the closing of the bird and squirrel season, November 24. They can be taken from October to November 24 with dog and gun.
Connecticut western news., 1917-09-13
ENTER NORMAL SCHOOL.

Only so young women applied for admission to the freshmen class at the opening of the state normal school at New Britain last Wednesday and Principal Marcus White expressed the opinion that the attendance was affected by the demand for women to take the place of men who have gone to war or who are in training. Miss Charlotte Lucas of Huntvsille is among those entering.
Connecticut western news., 1917-09-13
POLASTRIO SETTLES.

The civil suit brought by Antoay MontanI against Rocco Polastrio for s99 damage. said to have been done to his moving machine, has been settled. Polastrio has purchased new moving machine for the plaintiff.
Connecticut western news., 1917-09-13
HOME GUARD DAY.

The Winsted Home guard has in- vited the Norfolk, Canaan and New Hartford companies to unite with them Sunday, Sept. 16, when the companies will drill separately on Gilbert athletic field. In all probability the days exer. cises will be brought to close with a battalion drill.
 The Canaan, Norfolk and New Hart ford companies have accepted the in. vitation.
Connecticut western news., 1917-09-13

Emilio Piani, an allen, who volun- teered his services, has left town and cannot be found. He did not leave any information as to where he was going John H. Graves, will probably go fn his place.
 John R. Fuller has been given cha-sc of the men from this district who leave here next Wednesday. He will De re- sponsible for the men to the command ant at camp, will see that they are properly fed, etc, while enroute to camp.
Connecticut western news., 1917-09-13
NOTIFY DRAFTED MEN
List From Canaan and Vicinity Ordered
 to Camp Devens.

The official order to send to Camp Devens, Aver, Mass, 10 per cent of the districts quota each day for four days beginning Sept. 10, having been received, and local exemption board, No. 19, will select 46 drafted men in the order in which their names were drawn at Washington and accepted for service. The exodus will begin We'd nesday, Sept. IS, when 12 men will leave. Twelve will go forward Thurs day, II Friday and 1 Saturday. North Canaan furnishes five, Canaan three. Salisbury four, Sharon two, Cornwall three The 46 men selected to go have received notification. The names of those from this vicinity and the defss of their departure as nearly as could be ascertained, follow:
 Wednesday, Sept. 10. .... Henry Cudney, North Canaan.
 John R. Fuller, Canaan.
 James A. Kane, North Canaan
 William Smith Blass, North Canaan Frank Burton. Lime Rock.
 Edward Joseph Wilson, Canaans
 George NJ. Wilson, East Canaan.
 John Edward Hara. Salisbury.
 Thursday, Sept. 20.
 Edward Coons, West Cornwall
 Emilio Piani, Canaan.
 Fred Roy, West Cornwall. s< Rene Albert Butter, sharon.
 Friday, Sept. 21.
 Thomas Joseph Jennings, Salisbury. George A. lPerdrizet, East Canaan. George Roraback, sharon.
 Saturday, Sept. 22.
 Mark l.. Cosgrove, Lakeville.
 Benjamin j. Cole, West Cornwall
 William Mewkins and Charles Ns Davis of sharon, both colored, were excluded from the call on order from Washington. Negroes will not be psr- mitted to train with the whites.
 Following is an additional list frQp Canaan and vicinity of names cex'a- fled by district board No. at Hartford and received by the local board M4n- day, making a total of S7 accepted for service from the district: Order Serial
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-10-30
MILLER NEWS.

Mr.. Watson and family moved on
Monday to Gary from Blankviue-
The bazaar at the Swedish church
On Friday Melted $50. Jen Allen won
the necl5tie pin in the voting contest
for the most popular young man IN
Miller.
The L. G. c. club had masquerade
Halloween party at the Congregational
church Saturday night.
The women interested in Red Cross
work met at the school saturday night
and elected Mrs. r. Sherwood presi-
dent; Mrs Nichols. vice president; Miss
O. Naybaz. secretary. and Mrs G. Pet
erson, treasurer. The ladies met again
at Maybak's on Monday night.
The y g daughter OF c. Blank has
torsiIitis.
Mrs. sl<agseth and Miss N Carlson
spent Saturday in Chicago.
Mrs. J. z. Smith arrived from Ohio
on Monday to visit her son. 5. J. Smith
Mrs. J. Cameron spent the week end
In oak Park.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-10-30
Long Running Race
Meeting Carded for
New Orleans

The longest winter racing season
held in the United States in many years
is to open at New Orleans Thanksgiving
day a period of sixty-hve days will
be covered. and although the different
racing associations viii operate. their
days have linked SO as 20 form con-
tinuius spell Of racing from Thanks
giving to Mardi Gras day. Feb. u.
Horsemen all over the country have
hailed the expansion Of New Orleans
winter racing with delight. Transpor-
tation conditions are such that many
owners will balk at shipping from Ken
lucky and Maryland across the contin-
emf to Tia Juana. while Havana is still
more inconvenient.
New orleans racing season viii run
right up to the spring meeting at Hot
Springs and by that time the spring
season will be under way in Kentucky
and the east