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Connecticut western news., 1917-10-04
RALLY DAY SERVICES.

At the Methodist Episcopal church Sunday morning, the annual rally and promotion day service was held. A large proportion of the members of the school were present and occupied the platform.
 The program consisted of readings and songs appropriate to the occasion. Rev. A. H. Nesbitt addressed the school regarding the work of the Board of Sunday Schools, to which the cffer. ing for the day was given.
 Certificates of graduation from the beginners class to the primary class were given to Natalie Coons, Martha Wise, Douglas Cam, Edwin Scutt and Fred Wyckoff.
 From the primary to the junior grade there were eight graduates Alferetta Beebe, Mildred Beebe, Evelyn Beilkie, Ellen Drum, Marion Drum, Kathleen Hayes, Isabelle Lin. dell, Helen Traphagen. The members of three older classes l received certificates of promotion from one year. r's.work to the next higher. The school begins next Sunday witf the new edition of theIgraded lessons.
Connecticut western news., 1917-10-04
HOME GUARD MEET
Companies of the District to Meet ai
 Waterbury.

The Canaan Home Guard Company will drill in Waterbury on Sunday, October 7th, when all of the companies of the Fifth Military District will meet in that city upon invitation of Colonel Geddes, the District Comman- der. There are about twenty two hun. dred men in this district and with good weather fine time is anticipated. The companies will assemble at one o'clock in the afternoon on the military field and the review and parade will start at two o'clock.
 Governor Holcomb and promine nent military officers from all parts of the state will be present and box lunches will be served to the men during the afternoon by the ladies of Waterbury. It is requested that the Canaan auto. mobile owners volunteer the use of their machines on this date to carry the boys to and from Waterbury.
 Up to the present time, Winsted. New Hartford and Canaan have ac. cepted the iRvitation to go to Water. bury and Norfolk will probably accept
Connecticut western news., 1917-10-04
o. E. s.
Enjoyable Program on Occasion of
 Grand Officers Visit.

The official visit of the grand officers of the Order of Eastern Star to Esther Chapter. No. 72, last Wednesday even- ing, Sept. 26, was an occasion of rare enjoyment and interest to the local members. The weather was all that could be wished for. The work was highly commended by the visiting Grand Worthy Matron, Mrs. Mary Andrus Mix of New Haven. There were about twenty four members present as we'll as few invited guests.
 At the close of the ork. remarks were made by the Grand Worthy Matrcn.
 Instead of presenting the Grand Worthy Matron with gift of remem. brance as had been done in previous years, it was her request that the money spent for the gift be forwarded for Red Cross work. Following this, Worthy Matron, Miss Isabel H. Roger, invited the company to repair to the dining room where refreshments con. sisting of ice cream, cake and coffee, were served. All departing for their several homes at an early hour after 8 most pleasant evening.
Connecticut western news., 1917-10-04
DEPARTMENTS LEAGUE.

"It is reported that the milk dealers will now make determined effort te destroy the Dairymen's League. It is thought that they will do this by post ing the League prices, but refusing to negotiate with the League officers.
 All members If the League should be on guard against this. Once permit this and the farmers will be back where they were before and the dealere will hereafter name their own prices.
 All members of the League should follow the instructions of their officers as to their acticn on and afrer October 1st. The League members should pay no attention to anything that the dealers tell them, or to the prices they post, but to await instructions from the officers who will inform them inst as soon as contracts are made.
Connecticut western news., 1917-10-04
ENTERTAINMENT COURSE
Season of 1917-1918 to Open On
 October 9th.

The entertainment course given by the White Entertainment Bureau, under the auspices of the Mission Circle of Pilgrim church, will open on Monday, October Is, at the Town Hail. The committee have taken great pains in selecting the program for tke i917-1S season, and while it is more elaborate than heretofore, it is also hoped to make this course better than any ever before brought to this town.
 The opening number on October l5 will be Miss Althea Clark, reader, in "The Liars" a society comedy written by Henry Arthur Jones. Miss Clark iG lady of culture and beauty and has 8 vocal control surprising in its range. She is a graduate of Leland Powers School of Spoken Word, Boston, Mass, and is highly endorsed as an artist by the press and public wherever she has appeared. Her appearance in Canaan should attract considerable attention to lovers of clean comedy in lifelike impersonation of characters.
 On November "The Beverly Enter tainers" will be the attraction. The Beverly Entertainers is one of the many successful companies organized by the Lyceum Art Conservatory, of Chicago. They present a bright snappy program that is of popular interest in its entirety, consisting of reading, singing and selections on the mandolin. The company consists of Miss Grace Mccullough, alto; Miss Florence Rogers, soprano; Miss Bertha Bell, alto; Miss Blanch Warner, reader.
 On December 3l, distinctive person alities and real genius, in the form of Miss Bertha McDonough, of Massachu. setts, and Mss Hannah Beard, of Ken lucky, will surely delight the audience, which should be large, in reading, musical selections and mimicry. Miss Lovia E. Mann, an entertainer of note, will appear here on January. The last number of the course will be on March II. Fred A. Boardman will be the en- tertainer, and he will give an interest. ing review of his experiences from singer in a moving picture house to . presidential appointment in the oonsu. lar service of the United States. A more complete account Of these lectures will be given as they appear. .a
Connecticut western news., 1917-10-04
LEAVE FOR CAMP.

The following Canaan boys left for Camp Devens, Wednesday evening: John Graves, Edward Hunker, Fred Sanford, Howard Brewster, Clinton J. Miller and Fred Dieter. They report ed at Winsted at o'clock Wednesday evening, and again at 6:E1 Thursday, when they left for Hartford, going from that city to Aver by special train.
 This makes total of IA men from the town of North Canaan. Canaan has sent none and Salisbury f. The Home Guard and Canaan Band gave the boys a send-of
Connecticut western news., 1917-10-04
BOOKS FOR SOLDIERS
Canaan Nearly TrebIes the Amount of
 Its Allotment.

Once again Canaan has come to the front and shown that as town it is generous and patriotic. In every emer- gency where contributions have been solicited the people have responded in 8 manner which would put some towns of much larger population to shame.
 The latest nation wide subscription for money for books for our soldiers and sailors abroad, was not started in this town until the very last day of the time set, when a number of young ladies started out in automobiles fur. nished by some of our citizens, and in that one day collected nearly three times the amount allotted to this town. Canaan may we'll be proud of this record.
 The following is the standing of several towns on October 1st, which
Connecticut western news., 1917-10-04
SUNDAY SCHOOL CONVENTION
Seventh Annual Convention at Ca-
 naan, October 4 and 5.

The Seventh Annual Convention of the Litchfeld County Sunday School Association will be held in the Churches of Canaan on Thursday and Friday, October 4 and 5. The conven- tion was held in Watertown last year Following is the program outlined by the committee.
 Thursday afternoon at Pilgrim Church. 4.2tOO Opening Service, Rev. A. B. Crichton, Canaan.
 2:50 Worship and Praise for Little Children" Mrs. Lucy Stock Chapin, Hartford.
 500 Reaching the Last One" Mrs. Maize B. Clarke, Hartford.
 5:30 Hidden Power", Wallace I. Wodin, Hartford.
 400 Departmental Conferences. Teacher Training, MT. Smith; Super intendeuts, MT. Phelps; Adult, MT. Woodin; Secondary, Mrs Stevens; Elementary. Mrs. Chapin; Home, Mrs. Cooper; Temperance, Mrs. Gordon Missions, Mrs. Williams.
 6:0O Supper served at the Methodist Church.
Connecticut western news., 1917-10-04
HOME GUARD ORDERS.

General orders, No. 27, forbid Home guard units parading in uniform, uG- less permission has been obtain ed by their commanding officers from super . or officers of the guard. The governor only may order the Home guard tp parade in uniform on election day. rn l only at his permission may the guards, men leave the state.
 Other orders provide for ammuni- tion for target practice and give in structions to men who wish to be transferred from one Home guard unit to another.
Connecticut western news., 1917-10-04
CANAAN GOES "DRY"
Republicans Take Everything on the
 Ticket as Usual.

Election day opened with the weatnerman's signs indicating demo. cratic victory. It was cold, wet day, but in spite of the indications when the ballots were counted, the republi- cans had taken everything but the ballot boxes. Perhaps the weather had much to do in proving to the voters what a wet town would be like for year to come.
 N. W. Moore, for assessor, lead the democratic ticket by 10 votes. There were 195 straight republicans tickets and 123 straight democratic tickets cast. 1C Sballots were blank. B. J. Stratton received three votes for first selectman, and J. o. Stevens one vote for assessor in the blank columns.
 The following officers were appointed to preside over the election: G. W. Ford, moderator; Fred Parmalee, Al. vim Bartlett, W. R. Weddle, checkers; H. J. Prescott, Winthrop Bottom, Howard Lathrop, Robert Miller, in charge of ballots; Herbert Moore, Mason Humphrey, Seneca Strong, booth tenders.
 m uCIl lhbcIOSb Wd5 IudhllCSCOl HI UlO license question for no sooner had the polls closed than crowd surged for ward eager to learn as soon as poss ible how the question stood. There were 6 ballots which could not be counted. 205 against license and 194 for license.
 The complete ticket follows: Assessors for three years-William J. Reel, r, 237; James B. Leffingwell, d, 145.
 To fill vacancy for two years-John N. VanDeusen, r, 214; Norman w.. Moore. d, 160.
 3oard of Relief, for three years George K. Goodwin, r, 22O; Edward s. Roberts, d, 145.
 For two years-Charles H. Sage, r, 228; Albert P. Briggs, d, 40.
 For one year-Walter J. Hatmaker, r, 23O.
 Selectmen-Charles c. Smith, r, 224; Albert A. Hubbard, d, 15O; Bur. ton J. Stratton, r, 232; James McCor- mick 2nd, d, 145.
 Town Clerk-Allyn Fuller, r, 232; Edwin o. Finney, d, 143.
 Town Treasurer, Fred R. Collin, r, 231; Fred R. Collin, d, 138.
 Agent of Town Deposit Fund-Fred R. Collin, r, 230; Fred R. Collin, d, 135. . ..... ..,.....s...s..
 Anditor-John B. Reed, r, 224; George P. Hardenbergh, d, 147.
 Grand Jurors-Geo H. VanDeu- sen, T, 227; Albert A. Hubbard, d, 136; George s. Fuller, r, 237; George B. Beebe, d, 128; Howard s. Lathrop, > r, 236; Henry B. Ives, d, 137.
 Collector of Taxes-John s. Reed, r, 227; George Heffernan, d, 145.
 onstables-James Casey, r, 219; Lewis O. Rhoades, d, 154; Lewis O. Rhoades, T, 222: Daniel Sweeney, d., IA: George H. Trieschman, r. 222 ;, Walter Goggin, d, 143; Willis B.. Brewster, r, 229; Charles G. Thomp- son, d, 132.
 Registrar of Voters-J. Clinton Roraback, r, 226; Norman W. Moore, d, 142.
 Town School Committee-G. Willis Parsons, r. 229; Louise H. Bragg, d, 137.
 Library Director-Mary E. Adams, r, 228; Mary B. Adams, d, 134.
Connecticut western news., 1917-10-04
BUSINESS NEWS MEETING
Mir. Perry of Salisbury, Gives Interest
 ing Facts on Taxation.

The Canaan Business Mems Associa. tion held its first meeting of the season at Odd Fellows hall, last Thursday evening. Secretary Creevey read the minutes of the last meeting, held in May, which disclosed the fact that committees had been appointed to in- vestigate the contamination of the Blackberry River and also to investi. gate how to proceed in the matter of having public sheds for the use of those who come to town with horses and wagons. Sak EaH sSr.s ..
 A communication was read regard ing the annual meeting of the State Associ ation, which is to hold its annual meeting on October IS. The directors of the state association are to meet on October IT. A. w. Holsapple was elected a director, and after a motion was made and seconded, the president was impowered to appoint delegates and alternates to the state association. It was also reported that the Berkshire railway company was violating the law, in regard to coming to a full stop at all railroad crossings. The secretary was instructed to place the matter ill the hands of the Public Utilities Commission for action.
 After other business of minor inn portance was acted upon, the president introduced Mir. Perry of Salisbury, who gave one of the most interesting addresses that Canaan business men have heard here in some time. MT. Perry stated that Salisbury had not only reduced the town debt from $39, ,0o0 to about $l5, 900, but had re- duced the tax rate as we'll; the reduc. tion being from 5 mills to 95 mills He brought to light many interesting and amusing facts regarding the taxa tion of property, which were greatly appreciated by all present, but more especially perhaps. to the board of assessors of this town, who were present.
 MT. Perry said that the business mems association was directly respon. sible for the lowering of the tax rate. When they started agitation toward lowering the taxes, 1t was realized at once mat every property owner in the town must pay their proper share of tho taxes. Property which was taxed at rIle rate of S200 value was found to be arlh many times that sum, and in some cases there were few who were paying q little mere than they should. 1t ls to be regretted that the business did not turn out Tn force, instead of a mere handful to hear Mir. Perry.
 Alter the address MT. Perry very kindly stated that if anyone would like co ask any questions he would endeavor TO answer them. This lead to a general discussion on the question of taxes in this town, which broughgt out the fact that it was much better for every tax payer to pay on the full valuation of the property. The reason for this is readily seen, when Salisbury is taken for an example. A taxpayer in that town who is now paying g mills on full value, is actually paying less taxes than he was at 5 mills on about two thirds of the valIe of his property.
 The discussion became so interesting that the president was forced to try several times, before succeeding in bringing the meeting to close at a late hour.
Connecticut western news., 1917-10-04
Evening Session at Methodist Episcopa
 Church.

Evening Session at Methodist Episcopal
 Church.
 7:30 Worship and Praise, Rev. A. H. Nesbitt, Canaan.
 500 "The Sunday School Army" Oscar A. Phelps, Hartford.
 8:30 Making Democracy Safe for the World, Rev Frank Wade Smith, Superintendent New York Area Metho. dist Episcopal Sunday Schools.
 Friday Morning at Christ Church Parish House.
 9:3O Executive Committee Meeting. 1O:00 Praise Service, Rev. A. B. Crichton, Canaan.
 IO:15 Business Session; Reports; Election; The Finances.
 11:00 "The Tools With Which We Work" Mrs. H. G. Wadhams, Torring. ton.
 11:3O "The Church and Bible Study, Rev. H. D. Trinkaus, Water town.
 12:oO Dinner served at Pilgrim Church.
 Afternoon Session at Pilgrim Church. 1:45 Song Service, Rev. M. J. B. Fuller, East Canaan.
 900 "Work with Boys', Harry Hedley Smith, Y. M. c. A. State Sec. retary, County Work, New Haven.
 2:3O "The Evangelistic Note in the Sunday School', Rev. Claude O. Coile, Winsted.
 800 Closing Service, Henry L. Barnett, Lakeville.
 The officers are, President: H. L. Barnett, Lakeville.
 Vice President: 0. B. Moore, Win. sted.
 Secretary: Mrs. Cora Downs Stevens, Canaan.
 Treasurer: c. w. Pal sons, Canaan. Chairman of Entertainment Con- mlttee: Miss May O. Smith, Canaan. The Canaan churches join in provid- ingfor those who cannot conveniently return home that night. Those wishing entertainment Thursday night should notify Miss Smith at once.
Connecticut western news., 1917-10-04
Mated PiQeons.

When pigeons are married" they remain true as steel, divide labor, are ever in ea~n others company, not at- tracted by "new faces" do not bother about their neighbours business, and are always busy at their own work.
Connecticut western news., 1917-10-04

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The Jasper news. [volume] (Jasper, Missouri) 1898-1924, 1917-05-10
MAKING EXAMINATION OF A SICK HORSE

first look for swellihgs or for evidence
of abnormal conditions upon the exte-
rlor; that is, the front and sides of
the face, the Jaws, and about the muz-
zle. BY this means wounds, fractures,
tumors, assesses, and disease accom-
panied by eruptions about the muzzle
may be detected. The interior of the
mouth is examined by holding the head
up and inserting the fingers through
the interdental space in such way
as to cause the mouth to open. The
mucous membrane should be clean and
of light-pink color, excepting on the
back Of the tongue, where the color Is
yel1owish gray. AS abnormalities
of this region, the chief are diffuse
inflammation, characterized by red
ness and catarrhal discharge; local in
1ammation, as from eruptions, ulcers,
or wounds; necrosis of the lower jaw
bone In front Of the first back tooth
and swellings. Foreign bodies are
sometimes found embedded In the mu-
cous membrane lining of the mouth
or lodged between the teeth.
The examination of the pharynx and
of the esophagus Is made chiefly by
pressing upon the skin covering these
organs In the region of the throat and
along the left side Of the neck In the
jugular gutter. Sometimes, when q
more careful examination is necessary,
an esophageal tube or probang Is
passed through the nose or mouth
down the esophagus to the stomach.
In examination of the abdomen one
should remember that its size depends
largely upon the breed, sex, and con-
formation of the animal, and also up
on the manner In which the animal
has been fed and the use to which 1t
has been put. A pendulous abdomen
may be the result Of an abdominal tu-
!. NOR or of an accumulation of fluid in
the abdominal cavity; or, on the other
hand, 1t may merely be an indication
of pregnancy, or Of the fact that the
horse has been fed for long time on
bulky and innutritious food. Pendu-
lous abdomen occurring in work
horse kept on concentrated diet is an
| abnormal condition.
In applying the ear to the flank, on
either the right or left side, certain
bubbling sounds may be heard that
are known as perlstaltic sounds, be-
cause they are produced by peristalsls,
or worlnlike contraction Of the intes-
tines. These sounds are little louder
The Jasper news. [volume] (Jasper, Missouri) 1898-1924, 1917-05-10

fouHl brain disturbance. Thirst Is in
creased after profuse sweating, in
diabetes, diarrhea, in fever, at the
crisis of infectious diseases, and when
the mouth Is dry and hot.
Some diseases of the mouth or
throat make 1t difficult for the horse
to chew or swallow his feed. Where
difficulty In this respect is experienced,
the following-named conditions should
be borne in mind and carefully looked
for: Diseases of the teeth, consisting
In decay, fracture, abscess formation,
or overgrowth; inflammatory condi-
tons, or wounds or tumors of the
tongue, cheeks, or lips; paralysis Of
the muscles Of chewing or swallowing;
mouth between the molar teeth; in
Illumination of throat. Difficulty in
swallowing Is sometimes shown by the
symptom known as "quidding." Quld-
ding consists In dropping from the
mouth well-chewed and insalivated
boluses of feed. A mouthful of hay,
for example, after being ground and
Suiiicu " TIC JUN puit
of the mouth. The horse then finds
that from tenderness of the throat, or
from some other cause, swallowing Is
difficult or painful, and the bolus Is
then dropped from the mouth. An.
other quantity Of hay is similarly pre-
pared, only to be dropped in turn.
Sometimes pudding Is due to. u painful
tooth, the bolus being dropped from
the mouth when the tooth is struck
and during the pang that follows.
In some brain diseases, and particu-
larly in chronic internal hydrocepha-
lus, the horse has most peculiar man.
ner of swallowing and Of taking feed.
similar condition Is seen In hyper
emia of the brain. In eating the horse
will sink his muzzle into the grain in
the feed box and eat while without
raising the head. Long pauses are
made while the feed is in the mouth.
Sometimes the horse will eat very rap
idly for little while and then slowly |;
the jaws may be brought together SO
forcibly that the teeth gnash. In eat
ing hay the horse Will stop at times
with hay protruding from the mouth
and stand stupidity, as though he has
forgotten what he was about.
In examining the mouth one should
The Jasper news. [volume] (Jasper, Missouri) 1898-1924, 1917-05-10
PREPARE SOIL FOR ALFALFA
incubation Accomplished by Scattering
Soil From Another Field to
Depth of Four inches.

incubation for alfalfa may best be
accomplished by scattering over the
area to be seeded surface soil taken
to the depth of four or FIVE inches from
another field upon which the crop has
been previously successfully grown.
The soil should be broadcasted, at the
rate of from $50 to 500 pounds per
acre, and narrowed In Immediately.
The spreading should take place on
a cloudy day or late In the afternoon,
as the suns rays are destructive to the
germs.
Soil from the roots Of sweet-clover
plants also Will inoculate alfalfa.
Care should be taken to avoid In
PRODUCING noxIous weeds or fungous
diseases.
The Jasper news. [volume] (Jasper, Missouri) 1898-1924, 1917-05-10

prepared by the United States Depart
rnent Of Agrioulture) -
A healthy horse ordinarily has q
good appetite. Excitement, strange
surroundings. fatigue, and hot weather
may all cause loss Of appetite. Where
there Is cerebral depression, fever, pro.
found weakness, disorder of the stom-
ach, or mechanical difficulty in chew
ing or swallowing, the appetite is d.
minished or destroyed. Sometimes
there is an appetite or desire to eat
abnormal things, such as dirty bed
ding, roots of grass, oil, etc. This de-
sire usually comes from chronic dis
turbance of nutrition.
Thirst is diminished in good many
mild diseases unaccompanied by dis
tlnct fever 1t is seen where there Is
great exhaustion or depression or pro-
The Jasper news. [volume] (Jasper, Missouri) 1898-1924, 1917-05-10

tablespoonful of butter, few grains
of paprika, teaspoonful of salt,
fourth Of cupful of crumbs and milk
or cream to moisten. Butter baking
dish or individual ramekins; spread
half of the cheese In the bottom and
slip in six eggs, being careful not to
break the yolks; dust with salt and
pepper, add the remaining cheese and
crumbs well buttered, then barely COW
er with cream. Set in q pan Of hot
water and bake slowly until the eggs
are set and the top. is brown.
Chicken croquettes. - Take two
cupfuls of chopped cold chicken, half
cupful of chopped English walnut
meats, fourth of teaspoonful each
of salt and celery salt, few grains
of cayenne, few grains of nutmeg, a
teaspoonful of lemon juice, few drops
OF onion juice, teaspoonful of
chopped parsley, and cupful of thick
white sauce. Mix the ingredients In
the order given and mold In cork
shaped croquettes, using n tablespoon
full Of the mixture for each croquette.
>soih ~ VI uihpo, UP III tSS Willie III
luted with tablespoonful of water,
then roll in crumbs. Fry in deep fat
and drain on brown paper. Serve with
white sauce or mushroom sauce.
Duck en- casserole.-Clean, SINCE
and cut up five-pound duck, roll each
piece in seasoned flour and brown in
beef drippings. Pack into large cas-
serole in layers, alternating a mixture
of half can of peas and, a cupful Of
mushrooms mixed; cover with a quart
of well-seasoned soup stock, half
teaspoonful Of onion juice and tea
spoonful of powered mint. Bake slow
ly for three hours in moderately hot
oven.
Queen victoria's Favorite Soup
Heat cupful Of minced roast chick
en- in a pint of chicken broth, well-sea-
soned; add q cupful of cream and
thicken with three hard-cooked eggs
yolks sifted fine.