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Connecticut western news., 1917-09-06
SUNDAY SCHOOL INSTITUTE.

~ Thursday afternoon there will be 8 Sunday school institute held in the Methodist church st Sharon to begin at o'clock. Rev. G. A. Baird, pastor of the church will conduct the praise ssl vice.
 At 2:15, Mrs. Lucy Stock ChapiD will speak on the topic "Once Upon Time" to be followed by Secretary W. s. Woodin on "Some Virtues of Guup Teacher.
 An open conference will be cau. ducted by Mrs. Cora Downs Stevens and the service will close at o'clock with the presidents message by H. L.. Barnett of Lakeville.
 The gathering will be the fifty fourth anniversary of the Litchfield North. west Sunday School Association.
Connecticut western news., 1917-09-06
"NOTHING BUT THE TRUTH,

Is farce ill the true acceptation of that much abused word, and it will be given for our local opinion at the Mahaiwe Theatre, Ct. Burlington, next Monday, Sept. 10. It is all that the term farce implies, clean play of amusing scenes and absurdity of com- plications that sends an audience away from the theatre saturated with laughter. That is its mission. and it made good in New York city, where it enjoyed a laughing career of over a ~esrs sndsthat, too, in the city of many amusements. The only thing serious about this play is its title, for when the truth manifests itself in the efforts of the hero to win ten thousand dollar wager, mirth and laughter are very much in evidence. Curtain at 8:20.
Connecticut western news., 1917-09-06
SCHOOL TERM OPENS
North Canaan Fall School Term Began
 Last Tuesday.

The town schools began the 1917- IS term last Tuesday morning after the usual summer vacation. There were slight changes In the teaching force as previously announced, due to the resig. nation of Miss O'Reilly, last years fourth and fifth grade teacher who has accepted a position to teach in the Stamford city schools. Miss Katherine Hamer who was chosen to teach the first grade room in the center building assumed charge of Miss O'Reilly's room. Mrs. Strayer reassumed charge of the first grade room.
 The enrolment for the center school the first day was 271 pupils. It is ex. pected that some will enter at later date, who are now needed for work at home. There were 20 pupils registered from other towns in the high school, a number coming from Falls Village.
 MT. Chittenden, our newly appointed supervisor of schools, assigned pupils to their respective rooms and helped the teachers in general with their work which is particularly trying the first few days of the term.
 The first teachers meeting was held last Monday afternoon, which was .at- tended by most of the teachers of the town. General directions relative to the organization of the schools were given. Dr. Lee, the town health officer and school physician, talked to the teachers relative to the vaccination proclamation and the care of the pupils health in general. l.a .e.-e
Connecticut western news., 1917-09-06
KILNS WORKING.

The different branches of the New England Lime Go. in Canaan and East Canaan, which closed down because the men couldn't get beer, are again working full blast. While some of the men, evidently agitators, have been let go, others have taken their places, and the kilns are working to full capacity.
 The Allyndale Lime Kiln. On whose property there are several attachments, is still closed. A settlement which was to be made has not yet been reached, and there is no sign of one as yet.
Connecticut western news., 1917-09-06
MARRIED FIFTY YEARS
Hon. and Mrs. Edward s. Roberts
 Celebrate Golden Wedding.

Surrounded by his children aud grandchildren and other relatives Hon. and Mrs. Edward s. Roberts, Sept. 4 received the congratulations of all on attaining to their Golden Wedding Day. The home was beautifully decor ated for the occasion by loving hands the same home where they have lived these past fifty years. ..
 Coming back safe from the horrors of the Civil War, it did not take the soldier hero long to woo and win, Miss Lois J. Briggs, neighbours daughter, and establish the home that during this half century has been the scene of much generous hospitality.
 The ceremony was performed by Rev. M R. Lant. on September 4, 1867 at the old Hiram Briggs home- stead, a few rods from the Roberts home. Six children were the fruit of this marriage; Lena, Charles, Miles, Edward, Mary. and Eva. Of these the oldest and the youngest have been called from earth to Heaven. Eight grandchildren have been welcomed and of these one, Edward R. Webster, in young manhood passed on to eternal rest. 70 the old home has seen it's days of sorrow, but with all, good cheer and christian faith has been shown.
 Mir. and Mrs. Roberts have always been closely identified with every good work and cause in this town. In the Church and Sunday School they have been pillars of strength. For many years MT. Roberts has served as Super intendent and Mrs. Roberts as Teacher. MT. Roberts has been devoted to the Public School and has given his time and strength to it, travelling in summer and winter to the Board meetings for over 50 years and is now chairman.
 A loyal democrat, he has frequently been honored by having his name on both party tickets and his popularity is shown by the many times his name has appeared on the State ticket. He has been elected to many public offices and these eliminated in his being elected State Treasurer. In all these varied trusts, faithfulness ss and fidelity have characterized his labors, and today he and his wife reap the reward of a we'll spent life.
 Numerous gifts and greetings came to them from near and far. The half century of time has dealt. kindly with both MT. and Mrs. Roberts. They are both busy and active and recently spent week at the Northfield Summer Conferences. -..........
 They rejoice that their family are living near at hand, May with her husband MT. King living at the old home and managing the East Canaan crsamery; Charles at Canaan with the Lumber Co.,; Edward is Postmaster; Miles is at Waterbury, as is Mir. Web. ster son. ip law
 The Roberts and Briggs families have alway been patriotic. Their ancestors fought in the War of the Rev. olution, in the Civil War and Charles Roberts was the only volunteer from North Canaan in the Spanish War.
 This community in which both have lived their life is deeply interested ir this event and extends to the happy couple congratulations and best wishes and ex presses the hope they may be spared many years.
Connecticut western news., 1917-09-06
DESP0NDENT, TAKES POISON
Ralph H. Thompson, Formerly of Ca
 naan Valley. a Suicide.

Ralph E. Thompon, 3S, of Fl Bald win avenue. Watesbury, who formerly lived in Canaan Valley committed sui eide last Saturday afternoon about five o'clock by taking a small amount of carbolic acid, and died an hour later. He had been employed by the New Haven road as engineer on a switcher, in Watervllle. His wife claims he had been Respondent lately.
 MT. Thompson had recently visited his old home in Canaan Valley, and he then seemed to be breeding over some. thing. He has a record of over twenty without demerit.
 For several years Mir. Thompson had been suffering from asthma and it had been noticed by his wife that the ail- ment had been gradually affecting his spirits. Early Saturday night she entered his room and found him lying in stupor. Dr. William A. Goodrich was called in and later another physi- elan whose name could not be learned. MT. Thompson died at 6:45 o'clock. Assistant Meo ical Examiner Dr. Ed ward w. Goodenough was called in to examine the body.
 MT. Thompson was a member of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers, and Bridgeport lodge I o. O. F. He Is survived by his wife and four children, Ralph, Dorothy, Raymond and Robert, all of Waterbury, also his father, Charles Thompson, and two brothers, Henry nf Canaan Vallay Frauh nf Norfolk, and sister, Mrs. Grace Mo- Intyre, also of Canaan Valley.
 The funeral was held from his fathers home in Canaan Valley, at I o'clock Wednesday afternoon, the Rev. M. J. B Fuller officiating. The pail. bearers were: Charlss Holmes, Harry Gates. James l.. Roberts, and B. +. O'Neil, members of Waterbury lodge No. SGT, B. of l.. E. and Jarvis Stevens and B. l., Frink of Canaan Valley. Burial took place in Canaan Valley cemetery. .s
Connecticut western news., 1917-09-06
SUES FOR $99. .00.

At hearing of the civil suit of Antony Montani vs. Rocco PolastrIo, before Judge Ford, on Friday morning, the case was continued until next Saturday. Montani has brought suit for damages of S99. He claims that the defendant, Polastrio, jumped between his two horses, while drinking, cans ing them to run away, resulting in in- jury to the horses and damaging the moving machine to which they were attached.
Connecticut western news., 1917-09-06
TREASURER'S REPORT
Red Cross Bazaar Realized $825. 5.44 and Expenses $78.21.

The following is a complete report of the treasurer on the money received from the various booths and amuse- ments held during the Red Cross Bazaar, on Saturday, August 25th.
 Mrs. H. D. Humphrey was treasurer for the day, and the following is re- port to Mrs. J. H. Roraback, treasurer of the North Canaan Auxiliary.
Connecticut western news., 1917-09-06
Total amount $825. A
 Expense 78.21
Net Amount 747.23

. Net Amount 747.23 In the account of the bazaar we fail ed to mention Miss Walker, who con- tributed to the events of the day in B material way, by giving the children rides on her pony at 10c per ride. Also Miss Brant who assisted Miss Gibbs in selling flowers.
Connecticut western news., 1917-09-06

Owing to the lack of competition several events which were scheduled to take place, had to be cancelled. The Home Guard re alized about S14.
Connecticut western news., 1917-09-06
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FIELD DAY.

The field day exercises, held under the auspices of the Home Guard at. tracted large number, Labor Day. In the afternoon there was a ball game between members of the guard and q team from East Canaan, the latter winning by the score of 15 to IS. The line.up was as follows:
Connecticut western news., 1917-09-06
DRAFTED MEN LEAVE
Names of First Ten Men to Leave for Camp. -

 afternoon made known it's choice of the six men whowould represent the 18th district in the first'quot of the nation al army, and of the six this town will furnish one. The board has decreed that the first two named will leave for Aver, Mass, the concentration camp, Wednesday, Sept. 5. and the others will go forward one each day for the following four days. The men selected follow:
 Order Serial 258 Robert Monroe, Vest Corn
 wall, first on list, single,
 age 24, anxious to serve. 5 1895 Leonard Francis Burns,
 157 Pratt street, Winsted ;
 previous military experi- -@~ efce as corporal in Com.
 pany M; bridge carpenter
 0. N. E. railway, single,
 age 2l. IS 596 Harry J. Waller, Canaan; :; assistant foreman, New
 England Lime Go. single,
 age 29. ..-..... 1l5 194 Lynn N. Ieming, Cole brook automobile, repair
 ing; single, age 22. IA 1884 Henry B. Johnson, 29
 Spencer street, previous
 military experience, age 24. POT 1857 Santo Torneo, IS Cornelio
 avenue, repair man, sim
 gle, age 27, ready tooserve. Pink cards notifying the men of their selection as the first delegation to go forward from the district have been mailed. One more man has been certi- fled to the district boar in the person of John F. Tobin of Kent, whose claim for exemption was refused. His order number is 261 and his serial number 392. ~ Following is another list of drafted men from this section certifie1 by the 1 district as having been accepted for service Tn the national army: Order Serial 222 900 Charles N. Davis. Sharon. 228 327 Elmer s. Page, South r... Kent. 229 664 Mark l.. Cosgrove, Lake | vile. ] 23O 93 William F. Tobin, Norfolk. l Ill 332 Harold John Lorch Kent. The claim for exemption of Franklin 0. Dennis, of Sharon was not allowed. Those who were granted exemption, from this vicinity are
 165 792 J. D. Ostrander, Salisbury. 187 685 Robert l.. Dufour, Lake.
 vile. l 219 679 Thos. J. Donohue, Ore
 Hill.
 297 926 Charles H. McPeck, Shar- | on. 387 857 Charles H. Whitbeck, Sal | ~ isbury.
 393 878 Joseph V. Carberry, Shar on Valley.
The Washington times., 1917-05-11
HONOR ROY L. NEUHAUSER
Is Reelected President Of Banking
Institute Chapter.

Roy L. Neuhauser, manager OF the
bond department of the Munsey Trust
Company, is today receiving congrat-
uIations from bankers and business
men on his reelection as president Of
Washington Chapter OF the American
Institute OF Banking. He was re-
elected at a meeting held last night
in the chapter rooms, 1914 + street.
Washington Chapter has made great
progress under Mr.. Neuhauser's lead
ership, the past year showing the
largest enrolment in the history Of
the organization and the largest aver
age attendance OF the various courses
of instruction given by the chapter.
Other officers chosen for the en-
suing year are: Charles Beaumet, vice
president: Frederick r. Steffens, sec
rotary: c. Louis EckToff. treasurer: F..
r. Petit, chief counsel: Thomas J..
DAILY, assistant secretary. The board
of governors is as follows: T Stan
ley Holland. Burdett Kelley. Charles
c. Carter, jr.: w. T. Robey, and Harry
p. White.
Edward s. Wolfe. cashier OF the Dis
trict National Bank, and secretary IF
the District Bankers Association.
made a brief address. reviewing the
lecture course OF the chapter of the
past winter
The Washington times., 1917-05-11
WAIF LEFT IN SUITCASE
In HOSPITAL HALLWAY
Nurses Rescue Baby Five Hours
After 1t Was Abandoned.

BALTIMORE, May 11.-For nearly
five hours an abandoned three-month-
old infant remained fastened in a
suitcase in the hallway OF ST Jo-
seph's Hospital yesterday afternoon.
Physicians at the hospital marveled
that the child had lived for such a
length of time.
Part OF the frame of the suit case
had been bent in to give ventilation,
but this had almost Strengthened out
when the child was rescued. Misses
Mary Cassidy and Agnes Rafferty,.
nurses at the hospital. were walking
through the corridor shortly before 8
o'clock when they heard a wall.
No child was near, but Miss Raj
ferty saw a suitcase move slightly.
They opened IL and found a neatly
dressed girl baby with a pretty paci-
fer fastened about its right wrist.
The doctors were called and they
found the chL- in goOu health. 1t
was given nourishment and was
christened Caroline Hoffman. Patrol.
man Moore, OF the northeastern dis
trict, was notified, and he took the
to the police station, whence
il was sent to the Florence Crittenton
Home. Today il will be committed to
an institution through the Juvenile
court. The police have begun an in
vestigation to learn the identity of
the mother.
The Washington times., 1917-05-11
FLOWER PRIZES GO
TO TWENTY-THREE
TakOma Park Show Made Success
full by ll8 Entries.

Prize winners in the tulip show
held at the Takoma Branch Library
on Wednesday evening. under the
auspices OF the Takoma Park Horti.
cultural Improvement Association,
were announced today. There were
lis entries in the show. Peter Bis
sett, of the Department OF Agricul-
ture, acted as Judge.
The awards were as follows:
Class best collection of Darwins:
DR.. d. N. Shoemaker, A. ]. Pieters,
and W. Carroll.
Class 2-Best collection OF Rem
brandts: Prof. W. A. orion. Mrs. d.
Miller. and DR.. D. N. Shoemaker.
Glass 3Best collection OF cottage
tulips: DR.. D. n. Shoemaker and W.
Carroll.
Class Best collection OF Parrots:
DR.. d. N. Shoemaker and W. Carroll
Glass Best grown half dozen
blooms: DR.. ID. N. Shoemaker and
PROF.. W. A orion.
Glass 6Best vase display: Prof.
W. A. orion, DR.. ID. N. Shoemaker,
and Mrs. W. F. Wight.
Class BEST collection of iris: F.
E. Bishop. J. NJ R. Adams, and DR..
D. N. Shoemaker.
Class s-Best collection OF flowers
The Washington times., 1917-05-11
B. & 0. CONFIRMS
CURTAILMENT PLAN
Vice President Announces Cutting
Out of Trains.

The announcement in last Sundays
Times that Washington's train serv-
ice would be curtailed as a result of
efforts of the Baltimore and Ohio and
Pennsylvania railroads to eliminate
duplication. is confirmed in a state.
ment issued today by the Baltimore
and Ohio railroad.
The statement Is, in part, as fol
lows:
owing to the extraordinary de
mands upon the Baltimore and Ohio
railroad for service growing out of
the war emergency. Vice President
A. W. Thompson, head OF the traffic
has determined upon a
policy for the elimination of such
passenger trains as will occasion the
least public inconvenience while en-
ablinE the company to carry out the
wishes OF the Government authorities
in respect to the prompt delivery Of
foodstuffs and supplies OF all kinds
and the quick handling OF troops.
The policy in respect to the opera
ton OF excursion and regular passen-
ger service will conform as nearly as
possible to the suggestions made by
Daniel willard, chairman Of the ad-
visory commission Of the Council of
National Defense and president Of the
and Ohio, who urged the
railroads last week, in the interest
OF governmental efficiency, to bring
about a greater unification OF serv-
ice"
The Washington times., 1917-05-11
MASS MEETING TONIGHT
FOR PATRIOTIC FETE
Plans to Be Outlined for Catholic
Celebration May 30.

Tonight at 8 o'clock all the Catholic
parishes OF Washington will be repre-
scented at the meeting in GonzaEa
Theater to further the plans for the
military mass and patriotic demon
stration on May 30.
Judging from the interest shown IT
is believed this function will bring to
Washington the greatest assemblage
OF the Catholic clergy and Iaity since
the unwilling OF the Columbus Memoir
ial.
The Third Sunday Brigade OF st.
Aloysius' Church, an organization OF
1000, has pledged its support The
Rev. Father Commit, S J., the leader
of the brigade, is heartily in favor OF
the cause. At the meeting held at
Gonzaga Theater last night he urged
every man to back the movement.
Clarence F. DonOhoe. secretary OF
the COMMITTEES. sent a letter to every
parish priCst in Washington with the
request tina. On zach Sunda until the
3Oth a patriotic sermon be delivered.
The Rev. Father Mcdonnell. $. j.,
pastor OF Holy Trinity Church. George
town, has come out with hearty COM
mendatiOn Of the movement.
Michael J. Falvey, chairman OF the
committee on grandstands, has viewed
both the Union Station plaza and the
Monument grounds with a view TO
selecting the one best suited to handle
the crowds.
The Washington times., 1917-05-11
new BATTLE DUE
OVER CONSUMPTION
Congressman Dissatisfied
With COnferees' Report.
CONTINUE FIGHT FOR 7. R.
Parliamentary Clashes Expected to
Be Fruitless of Results.

The CONSUMPTION bill agreed to In
the conference probably will be &C
cepted. in spite of the fact there is a
sharD at, ,ho.5 &, h0.t, L,oaio. Tho
r-,L -, U,. -
Oh CoIonel fNooseNelt nave
not abandoned by any means the ef-
fort to have the Harding amendment,
providing for volunteer divisions, re-
s,orad - ,ho rim
Gu u 'he Di'
The Washington times., 1917-05-11
YOUNG PLAYER SCORES
IN RECITAL AT Y. NC. A.
Miss Mona Jelliman Piano SOlOist
at Peabody Club Event.

A young player far above the average
was presented in a piano recital by the
Peabody Club Of Washington last even
ing in the assembly room Of the Y. NJ. c.
A. Mona Jelliman. a Peabody student.
was the soloist. The occasion combined
the regular Peabody Club meeting with
the annual ladies' night of the Bache-
lors' Club Of the Y. VI. c. A. the Bache-
Iors' Club entertaining the large audi
ence later by a social evening.
Miss Jelliman has the true artist equip
ment Already with degree Of virtues
fly in her brilliant technique. she has as
well a depth and beauty in her tone, a
command OF sustained tone in her pedal
work that gives real texture TO her
music. but that never blurs. With
virile quality in her big work, she vet
plays her melodies with so charming a
singing tone and such satisfying grada-
lions that each note fulfIis its function
In expressing her musicianly interpreta-
tons.
Her playing. too. distinctly holds ones
interest Six Chopin "Preludes," with
the F major "Ballade" amply showed
her variety Of musical expression that
was full Of musical appeal. from the
lovely legato Of the minor prelude. to
the smooth fiuency Of the finale Of the
'Ballade" with its folk song spirit.
With Bach in massive mold. the Schu-
mann G minor Sonata, an IMPRESSIONS
tic eastern picture by Rachmanizoff.
and en- exquisite rendering Of the bizarre
''Scherzo-Valse" Of Chabrier. Miss JeIli-
man closed with Liszt group. in which
tone and execution were admirable. She
caught the mystery and atmosphere Of
the Thirteenth Rhapsody. One can pre-
dict a professional future for this young
player J. Mach.
The Washington times., 1917-05-11

All! what relief No more tired feet;
no more burning feet; no more sWol-
len. aching. tender. sweaty feet NO
more soreness in corns. callouses'
bunions.
No matter what ails your feet or
what under the sun you've tried with
out getting relief. just use fiz-
'-Tiz" is the only remedy that draws
out ali the poisonous exudations which
pun up the feet. 'Tiz" cures your
foot trouble SO you'll never limp or
draw up your face in pain Aour
shoes won't seem tight and your feet
will never, never hurt or get sore or
swollen. Think OF It. no more FOOT
misery. no more agony from eorns'
callouses or bdnions.
Get a 25-cent box at any drug store
or department store. and ger lhsSa .as
relief Wear smaller shoes Just one s
try Tx" Get a whole year lOos
comfort for only rs cents THINK OF
ft-Advt-
The Washington times., 1917-05-11
SHAD BAKE TICKETS
ARE SELLING FAST
Tomorrow Will Give Last
Chance for Purchase.
ONLY SEVENTY NOW UNSOLD
Chairman Clabaugh Promises Treat
to Trade Board Men.

The sale of tickets for the annual
Board OF Trade shad bake will close
tomorrow, william Clabaugh, chair
man of the shad bake committee, an
nounced today.
There are about seventy tickets, OF
the original 600. yet to be sold. and
they will be disposed OF strictly in
the "first come, first served order"
Mr.. Clabaugh announces.
The number had to be limited to
600 this summer, It is explained. be-
cause the boat chartered for the trip
can accommodate only that number.
Indications today are that there will
be a number OF lastminute appli-
cants turned away. Assistant Secre-
tary Richard Conner was kept busy
today answering telephone calls from
members who wanted to know II they
were too late to get tickets. All were
told OF the fast diminishing number
and that tomorrow will be absolutely
the last day on which they can be
procured.
The steamer Davis, which has. been
chartered for the outing, is to leave
the Seventh street wharf at 1880.
There will be a band on the boat and
the usual variety of fun-making de-
vices that the Board OF Trade shad
bakes have been noted for in the past,
Chairman Clabaugh promises. A
luncheon is to be served on board the
boat while in progress down the
river. The big feed" however, will
not be until o'clock in the after
noon. and will be served on the Gov
ernment's farm at Occoquan, which
the party is to inspect.