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Connecticut western news. [volume] (Salisbury, Litchfield Co., Conn.) 1871-1970, 1918-08-22
=, HENRY CUDNEY WRITES
Says Rats in the Trenches Are as
Big as Some Cats
Somewhere in France
July 10, 1918

somewhere In france
July 10, 1918
Friend Doc:
thought l would drop you a few
lines to let you know that / am still
alive and we'll. This sure is some
country over here. You talk about
hills and mountains, there sure are
some here; just like climbing up the
side of house. l never saw anything
in the states to beat them; even the
water runs up hill, it can't run any
other way. Why they even drive
cows to draw in the hay. All the
houses are built of stone.
l suppose Den and Mr.. HERMAN
are haying it by this time. They have
good roads here and they sure are
winding. You can see them for
miles winding up around the noun
tains.
l have been in the first line
trenches and believe me it is some
place. The rats are as big as your
cat and they are very friendly too.
They come up and steal your hard
tack, then go back in a corner and
sit up and laugh at you.
| tell you it makes a fellow little
nervous when those big shells begin
to burst all around him, but he soon
get used to that. l suppose it was a
big day over there the fourth. Well
it sounds like the fourth every day
over here.
We had a good trip across the
pond and had pretty good weather all
the way. Some of the boys got pretty
sick but l stood it pretty good.
a happy bunch when we sighted land
They almost jumped over board, they
couldn't get on land quick enough.
1t has been pretty cold here and il
even SHOWS in June, so you can ina
CINE what kind of weather it is, and
quite lot of rain. l suppose bust
ness is rushing over there. | guess
have told you all l can for this time
as you know we can't say all we
would like to if / could | would write
for three days.
l happened to run across Harry
Waller last week but did not have
much time to talk to him. You know
we are always on the jump over here
1t was just by luck that l saw him
1t is hard to find fellow here unles:
you know just where he is.
Remember me to Dennie and Mr.
HERMAN and now Doc write me {
letter when you get time, for yor
know how bad we like to get letters
from home. When we get lettel
from home we are happy. will have
to close now. Answer soon.
Private Henry Cudney,
Co. D, Goth U. S. Inf.
American Elk. Force
Connecticut western news. [volume] (Salisbury, Litchfield Co., Conn.) 1871-1970, 1918-08-22
SOLDIERS IN FRANCE
NEED MORE BOOKS
More Than 100000 Books
Have Already Been Sent
Overseas

The Douglas Public Library has
received a request from the Ameri-
can Library Associations Head
quarters in Washington for moro
books from this community for the
men overseas.
The appeal from Washington
states that new novels and good
Western stories, whether new or old.
are most needed. Books by Zane
Grey, Rex Beach, Jack London,
Ralph Common, Owen Wister and o.
Henry are very popular. The Pub
lie Library announces that it will re-
ceive and forward all suitable books
that are turned in. 1t urges the
friends of the soldiers and sailors,
many of whom have already res
pended most generously, to give
more books.
The communication received by
the Library from the Washington
Headquarters states that over 600
600 books have been sent overseas
The supply is nearly exhausted, and
several hundred thousand more win
be needed soon by the six dispatch
offices which are now shipping books
to France. The books are packed at
these dispatch offices in strong cases,
so built that they serve as book
case.
They go on the decks of transports,
in cargo vessels and in naval vessels
Those that go on the decks of trans
ports are open so that the men may
have reading matter for use on the
voyage. All these books are gathered
together again, however, replaced in
the cases and delivered to the proper
officials in France.
In France, the books are distribu-
ted by an experienced Librarian, rep
resenting the American Library
Association. Most of them go to Y.
M. c. A, Red Cross and Salvation
Army huts, hospitals and canteens-
Others go directly to chaplains and
officers.
Connecticut western news. [volume] (Salisbury, Litchfield Co., Conn.) 1871-1970, 1918-08-22
INTERESTING LECTURE
Captain F. B. Barnett Tell of His
Experiences in France

Upwards of one hundred people at
tended the lecture given at the town
hall last Friday evening by Captain
Francis B. Barnett. The close atten-
tion with which the audience followed
every word of the speaker, was silent
evidence of the great interest taken
in what Captain Barnett had to- tell
the people who were present, many of
whom knew him we'll as a boy, when
his parents lived here.
Aside from theh lecture, in which
Captain Barnett told of many inter-
esting experiences, both humorous
and otherwise, gas masks worn by
the French, British, American and
German soldiers were shown. All
present were much interested in
these masks and to many was the
first opportunity they had of seeing
them. The proceeds from the lecture
amounting to about 1925 were
Given to the local branch of the Red
Cross.
Connecticut western news. [volume] (Salisbury, Litchfield Co., Conn.) 1871-1970, 1918-08-22
County Dairy Cow Show

The Washington Fair have planned
for a great exhibit of dairy cows at
Washington Depot on Sept. 9Th.
$500 have been appropriated for
premiums to the four dairy breeds in
the cow division. To each of the
breeds, Holsteins, Guernseys, Jerseys,
and Ayrshires 800 is offered in five
prizes together with ribbons as fol-
lows: first $40, second $50, third SIS,
fourth $40, fifth S. Any registered
cow of these breeds that is three
years old or older may compete
whether she is milking or not. Elk
pert judges have been secured to de-
eide upon the merits of the cattle
offered.
Connecticut western news. [volume] (Salisbury, Litchfield Co., Conn.) 1871-1970, 1918-08-22
COMMUNITY SING AT
EAST CANAAN CHURCH
r. c. Ware of Philadelphia,
Conductor and ]. Henry
Roraback, Speaker

r. c. Ware of Philadelphia who
has been conducting and organizing
community Patriotic singing has con-
scented to conduct one in the Congre-
gational Church in East Canaan on
Friday, August 23d at 1880 P. M.
A delegation in uniforms of both
the Red Cross and State Guard Or
CARNATIONS are invited to attend.
The east and west galleries will be
reserved for these delegations.
The Canaan Choral Society also
are invited and seats will be reserved
for them on the organ platform.
Everyone is invited to bring flags.
We want one rousing patriotic
evening-and then we want a full
enthusiastic report of it written for
the Connecticut Western and then a
marked copy sent to each one of the
boys who have left our community
for the camps or gone abroad.
My what backbone and enthusiasm
it will give them to know at home we
are on our firing line and are behind
them and doing things.
This is the time to do things.
]. Henry Roraback Esq. will be
the orator of the evening-and every
one in the audience will be the sing
ers-only patriotic songs will be used.
Don't come too late or you may
not get in.
r q
Connecticut western news. [volume] (Salisbury, Litchfield Co., Conn.) 1871-1970, 1918-08-22
FAMOUS FRENCH BAND
Will Play at Norfolk on September
10th, 1918

The French Military Band perhaps
the most famous band organization
in the world which was sent to this
country by the French War Depart
ment, has been secured for Connecti-
cut during the third week in Sept
ember. "The Garde Republicaine",
as the band is called, is composed en-
tirely of veterans of the French army,
every one of whom has been wounded
or decorated in the present war. The
band will tour the state under the
auspices of the Connecticut State
Council of Defense by whom it was
secured as a result of the interest
manifested by some prominent men
of the state who had heard the inspir-
ing playing of the band. Arrange
ments were completed for the band to
visit the following places: September
10, New Britain; September IT, Nor
witch; September 18, Hartford; Sep
TENDER 10, Norfolk; September 20.
Meriden; September 81, New Haven /:
and September %, Waterbury. At
each of these places they will give a
concert of patriotic selections.
The Garde Republicaine was sent
to this country by the War Depart
ment of France, and is under the aus
pices of the French High Commission
at Washington, and the French Y. NJ.
c. A. Any money over and above the
actual expenses of the band is contri-
buted to the Foyer des Soldats",
"The Soldiers Homes, the French
equivalent of the Y. M. c. A.
Connecticut western news. [volume] (Salisbury, Litchfield Co., Conn.) 1871-1970, 1918-08-22
Concerning Deserters

Only in the case of the apprehen-
sion of wilful deserters who do not
voluntarily surrender will rewards be
paid for arrests and taking to camp
say instructions from state draft
officials. Then both reward and ex-
penses will be allowed, according to
orders issued by Provost Marshal
General Crowder. Deserters who
have not recently been examined will
be ordered to be examined at once
and wilful deserters physically quail
fed will be sent to camp Immediately.
Connecticut western news. [volume] (Salisbury, Litchfield Co., Conn.) 1871-1970, 1918-08-22
1854 w. S. s. PER CAPITA
Ansonia Still Leads the State With
S14.32

Ansonia is still the leading COM
munity of the state in per capita
sales of war savings and thrift
stamps up to August /, according TO
announcement made at the Office of
the Connecticut War Savings Com
mittee. Ansonia boasts figures of
$14.32, followed closely by New
London with 1884. Manchester is
now in third place, followed by Will
limantic with $11.94.
Hartford has climbed to leading
place among the four large cities of
the state, with 1894. Bridgeport
is second with $6.25, followed by
Waterbury with $5.5S and New Ha-
ven with 5.31. Figures in all towns
showing SIS and more as follows:
Ansonia $1432, New London
1884, Manchester $3.50, Whitman
tic $11.94, New Canaan $11.67, Yer
non $11.62.
Putnam 1918, Plhnfeld 9.59,
Sharon 9.47, Old Lyme 9.2S, Sey-
mour S.9s, Avon S.97, Wellington
$50, Simsbury Sal, Washington
1923, Waterfowl $40.
Torrington 7.91, Windsor Locks
7.91, East Windsor 7.73, Bristol
1852, Suffield TAI, Essex 1886,
Chaplin 1928, Cheshire 1926, Litch-
field 1926, Canton 7.15, Cornwall
I'll, Guilford 7.03, Hartford ga,
Winchester Csc, Windsor 6.72, New
Britain GIL, Coventry 60, North
Canaan ga, Unionville &C., Thon,-
aston $50, Norfolk 6.5s, Stafford
6.5S, Sprague GA, Woodbury. 6.39,
Salisbury ga, Bridgeport 6.25,
CRANKY 6.25, Portland CIT, An
dover GIG, Middletown, 6.I0.
Connecticut western news. [volume] (Salisbury, Litchfield Co., Conn.) 1871-1970, 1918-08-22
Red Cross Notes

All members of the Red Cross are
urged to attend the Community Sing
lat East Canaan on Friday evening.
All members please wear Red Cross
wells.
The following articles were
shipped August 20.
1900 Gauze Congresses AKA, Is
Gray Socks, SO Underdrawers, Can
ton Flannel, SO Undershirts, Under
drawers, Hospital French, 7 Under
shirts, Hospital French, Olin Drab
Muffier, Is Olive Drab Socks, 8
Sleeveless Sweaters Gray, l Afghan
2 pieced quilts refugee.
Connecticut western news. [volume] (Salisbury, Litchfield Co., Conn.) 1871-1970, 1918-08-22
1000 Class One Men in State

There are 2,037 Glass I men in
Connecticut according to figures
given out by Major John Buckley
following reports sent to the COVER
nor's office from the local boards
throughout the state. The men, who
are certified as physically qualified
for general military service, are clas-
sified as follows Glass of 1917
White, 264; Colored, 1879. Class of
191S-White, 1908; Colored, II
Connecticut western news. [volume] (Salisbury, Litchfield Co., Conn.) 1871-1970, 1918-08-22
SUCCESSFUL FOOD SALE
Fed Cross Branch Realize About
$1.25 on Saturday

The food sale which was held on
the Village Green Saturday, August
18th, was one of the most Successful
affairs given by the Red Cross in
some time.
Mrs. F. F. Stevens was in charge
II the food sale, Mrs. E. L. Roberts,
the sandwiches, Mrs. Ivan Cam,
drinks, Miss Caroline Camp, peanuts.
These ladies were assisted by other
members of the committee.
About $125 was realized from the
sale. The committee extends a vote
of thanks to all who helped to make
the affair a success.
Connecticut western news. [volume] (Salisbury, Litchfield Co., Conn.) 1871-1970, 1918-08-22

The many Canaan friends of L. J.
Nickerson Of Cornwall will learn
with regret that he suffered a shock
few days ago. At the present writ
ing he is resting as comfortable as
could be expected.
Connecticut western news. [volume] (Salisbury, Litchfield Co., Conn.) 1871-1970, 1918-08-22
Gives Life for Country

Herbert G. Klebes, of Sharon, 10
years old, who enlisted as marine at
Worcester, Mass, is reported killed
in action, June Is. He was formerly
employed by the Coe Brass Company
of Torrington. ) His parents live in
Sharon. A sister, Mrs. Henry V. Re-
billiard lives in Torrington.
Connecticut western news. [volume] (Salisbury, Litchfield Co., Conn.) 1871-1970, 1918-08-22

John Bianchi sang Gave M-.ia'
and 20 Salutaris" at st. Demands
church, Sharon, when the church Ser
vice Flag was dedicated recently.
Connecticut western news. [volume] (Salisbury, Litchfield Co., Conn.) 1871-1970, 1918-08-22
Are You Reading

The War Poems which are being
printed every day on the editorial
page of the New York Herald. They
are stirringly virile.-adv.
Connecticut western news. [volume] (Salisbury, Litchfield Co., Conn.) 1871-1970, 1918-08-22

The following six registrants will
leave August 80, for Camp Upton,
Yaphank, N. Y.
John V. Clarity, Norfolk.
Paul H. Andrews, Lakeville.
j. D. Ostrander, Salisbury.
Napolean Talbot, Winsted.
Leon P. Bronchez, Winsted
Alfred Keller, Sharon.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1918-09-27
MIDDLEBURY

-Chicken-pox has broken out in the
Graded School
Mrs Roy stearns Is spending sew
eral days in Bristol,
Mrs Augusta Wisell and children
have returned to their home In Benn-
ington,
Miss May Powers, who has been
spending the summer with her aunt
Miss Lucy Tinney has returned to
Boston,
Mrs, Ada Warner who suffered a
stroke Of paralysis at her home on Wey-
bridge street about two weeks ago
deid this morning,
Miss Ruth NJ Bryant left last
week for Boston where she will take a
years course in secretarial work at
Simmons College,
Mrs, Frank Ruff of St, Louis, Mo,
and Mrs, o II Cushman are visiting
Mrs, Cushman's daughter, Mrs M V
Drake at Ticonderoga, N, Y,
DR. Prentiss accompanied George
Fassett to Camp Upton, L, I, where
Mr. Fassett was called Tuesday by
the serious illness Of his son, Fred,
Miss Sara Sterns, who has been
working for several weeks in Rutland,
has returned and has taken posi-,
ton in the Office OF Miss Eleanor S,
Ross, dean of women at Mddlebury
college,
DIR. and Mrs, Fred Miner OF Flint,
Mich, arrived yesterday and are spend
ing a few days at the Addison House
and in Bridport, Nine days touring by
auto they have had a record of seven
days of rain,
Edgar + VanBuskirk who, with his
family, spent the summer here, has en-.
tered the United States Public Health
Service and is to be commissioned for
educational work on sex hygiene at
various colleges throughout the coun-
try,
Rev, G., NJ. Moody, pastor Of the
Methodist church, has been asked by
DR., G, K, Statham, district supernten-
dent, to preach at the churches at East
Middlebury and Ripton in place Of
Rev Robert /, Taplor, who recently
resigned to take up military training
at Middlebury college.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1918-09-27
MIDDLEBURY

Mrs Ida Nassau Is at the Addison
caring for Miss Ellen Higgins who is
seriously Ill,
Lawrence Cole has returned from
Worcester, Mass and entered Mid
dlebury College,
Mrs, Frank Trudo has returned
from Rutland where she has been
spending a week with her daughter,
Mrs, Cyril Reuter-
John Higgins was in Burlington
yesterday to attend the Vermont State
Democratic Convention,
The Missionary Society Of the
Congregational Church will meet next
Tuesday afternoon at 3 with Mrs, M, A.
Munroe
Mr. and Mrs john Gregware, Miss
es Lucy Beck and Freda Hill and
Raymond Blanchard of Barre were
weekend guests of Mr. aud Mrs, Clay
ton Shores,
Mr. and Mrs James Simon went
yesterday to Hardwick where they will
make their home with their daughter,
Mrs Bernard Mulcahy,
-Alvah Smith is moving his family
from the Miss Lucy Tinney house on
Washington street to the house recent
ly occupied by James Simon on High
street,
Mr. and Mrs, ], +, Goulette and
four children who have been living in
the Murkland house on College street
moved Wednesday to Bristol Notch,
where Mr., Goulette has employment
as lumberman in the Lathrop woods.
States Attorney Allan R. Sturte.
want, wife and daughter Anna, and
Mr., and Mrs, Royal Sturtevant left
Monday by automobile for a trip to
Seymour, Conn, and New York City,
where they will visit for a week or ten
days
Mrs, Henry E, Scott, who was
Hattie Chapman, is here from Medford
Mass with her daughter Hattie, who
has entered college. They are for the
present with Mrs Mary L. Tilden on
South Main street, Mrs SCOTS son,
1t George Scott, was wounded in the
battle on the Marine but was recently
released from the hospital and will
soon be back in the fighting lines.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1918-09-27
MIDDLEBURY

Mrs, II, L Cushman Is confined
to the house by illness,
Mrs, Walter White OF shelburne
Is spending a few days in town,
C, w, Rublee Of Enosburg Falls
was a business visitor in town Tues
day,
Miss Rena Mack teacher in the
sixth grade is absent for few days
due to illness
Mrs, Mary Bruya, who has been
visiting her daughter, Mrs, Frank A,
Barrows in Vergennes has returned.
Miss Dorothy Brewster has gone to
New York City where she will enter
the Hanheman Hospital for training
Prof and Mrs, Owen W Mills Of
New Wilmington, Pa have rented the
Mrs X, +. Moore house on South
Pleasant street.
John Stiles, manager OF the Sheldon
Drug Store is confined to the house by
illness DR. Stems is running the store
during his absence,
Milo K, Moore Jr, a sergeant in
the motor cycle battalion, who Is sta.
toned at Newport, r l., is in town on
a short visit to his parents, Mr.. and
Mrs, Milo X Moore.
Miss Abbie Hartman has returned
to New York City after visiting her
parents, Mr. and Mrs A. S Hartman,
Mrs Hartman is confined to the house
at present by illness
Mrs, Erwin Adams went to the
Mary Fletcher hospital in Burlington
Monday to undergo an operation. Mrs.
Adams is a sister OF Mrs. Eben c Ruder
and Mrs Frank Gulley
The Rev Roy E, Whittemore was
at the Baptist State convention held
in Bennington this week elected a
trustee to fill the vacancy caused by the
death Of Col Silas A, Ilsley,
George M, Shea for the past year
with the New England Saw Mill Unit
in Ardgay, Scotland and who has been
visiting his mother, Mrs. Esther Shea,
left this week for Lisbon, n, II. where
he will be chief accountant for the
Woodstock Lumber Company.
Rev W. II. Dean is i'll at his home
on South street, his daughter, Mrs c
II Amsden OF Boston who was called
here Friday returned home Tuesday.
Mr. Amsden who has been spending the
past week here returned today.
Arthur c Taber and Fred G..
Brookins have been drawn as grand
jurors for the United States District
court which convenes at Rutland next
week. c. L, Walker and J n Spaulding
OF Bridport have been drawn as petit
jurors,
Several friends of Archie Whitman
who went Tuesday to visit relatives in
Whitehall and Hudson Falls. n. Y,
rendered him surprise party at the
home OF his parents Mr.. and Mrs John
Whitman on Seymour ST., Monday
night the occasion being his 18th birth
day.
See SIader & Son. Optometrists, at
the Sargent Thursday, October TO-
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1918-09-27
Death of Miss Dell Douglas

News was received last night of the
death of Miss Dell Douglas in Spring
field, Mass. yesterday morning. Miss
Douglas was born in Middlebury 0cto-
Der s. 1888 and had lived here until
about two years ago when she went to
Springfield, She is survived by her
m Their, Mrs. Laura Towle, who has
made her home with her daughter in
Springfield since May, and one sister,
Mrs. Dennis Mack of Cornwall.
The body will arrive on the 5.36 train
tonight and the funeral will be held to-
morrow afternoon at 2:3O o'clock at
Blackmer's Reception room, Rev. K. E,
Whittemore officiating.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1918-09-27
The Mlnstrels Were Good

The Patriotic Minstrel given at the
town hall Friday evening for the bene-
fit Of the local Red Cross under the
direction Of Miss Dorothy Frost and
w. NJ. Gibson, attracted such a crowd
that not even standing room was avail
able, many being refused admission.
The popular songs were we'll rendered
by the several soloists and appropriate
music was furnished by Vittum' $
orchestra
The tabeau "'Her Allies" by five of
the young ladies', the patriotic drill by
six little girls and Miss Cady's reading
were especially interesting, An anus
ing sketch "No Harm Done" was
much enjoyed.
The net receipts for the local branch
were $l43,45
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1918-09-27
MIDDLEBURY

Leon Turner is i'll at the home OF
his parents, on Main street
Burke B, Brown spent Monday in
Burlington with his wife who Is at the
Fanny Allen Hospital,
DR. John NJ, Thomas will occupy
the pulpit Of the Congregational
church Sunday morning owing to the
illness Of the Rev II c Newell
George Dougherty Of the SYRIA
euse Recruiting camp arrived Wednes-
day to visit friends, He will return to.
morrow,
Mrs, Roy Meeker Of Pitts6eld,
Mass, and Mr. and Mrs, Frank Cady
Of Boston are visiting at the home Of
their sister, Mrs Bernce Yeaw,
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1918-09-27
MIDDLEBURY

Mrs, w. l. Hamilton of Court St
is visiting relatives in Boston.
Mrs. Arthur Forrest and two chill
dren are visiting relatives in Bristol.
R. S Benedict has taken a position
in the grocery at the Cooperative store
in Proctor
Bernie Briggs OF Brandon is spend
ing a few days with NJ and Mrs Will
liam Turner.
Mrs James Farrell of Rutland is
visiting at the home of her parents, Mr..
and Mrs P. H, Mcmahon,
Mr.. and Mrs, Frank P. Warren and
children are spending a few days with
Mr.. Warren's parents in Gassett
The semi-annual rummage sale of
the Labaree society of the Congre-
gational Church will be held early in
October.
Mrs William holland and daughter,
Emily, OF Northampton, Mass, are Wis
iting for few days with Mrs. Sarah
holland
p. Fletcher Chapman, who has been
spending the summer at Camp Kill
Kare, Lake Champlain is in town on
a short visit.
The condition of Mrs. Lewis Han
field who was operated on at the Fanny
Allen hospital several weeks ago does
not improve.
The Civil Service Commission will
hold an examination here tomorrow for
the position of clerk and carrier in Mid
dlebury post-office.
A son, Norman Crane Foote, was
born Sunday to Mr.. and Mrs. Norman
S, Foote. 1t is their second child, and
their first son,
Mr. and Mrs. Adelbert Brown and
family have moved from the Lawrence
house on Main street to the King house
on Court street.
Mrs Richard Cochran has return
ed to her home in York, Penn. after
spending two months with her mother,
Mrs, Gardner Wainwright.
W. A. Atwell of Brandon has sold
his house on Court street in this vii
lage to W. P. Spear who is now in the
service of the U. S. navy.
Arthur Forrest, agent for the Met
ropolitan Insurance company, was in
Rutland last Friday to attend a BAN
quet given by the company
Frank Hubbard has been assisting
this week in the office OF John A.
Fletcher, treasurer of the college, who
has been unusually busy with the in
flux of so large body of students
Word has been received in town of
the birth of son, Tuesday, September
II, to Mr.. and Mrs. Peter Duguid at
their home in Washington, D, c. Mrs.
Duguid was formerly Miss Isabelle
Calhoun of this village.
Mrs. W. S. Burrage, chairman of
the Woman's Liberty Loan committee,
Mrs. L. J. Hathaway chairman of the
Publicity committee, Miss Naomi Price
chairman of the Liberty Loan commit
tee and Mrs. N. ]. Sanford town solicit
tor were in Rutland yesterday to at
tend a meeting of the fourth Liberty |
Loan campaign. Mrs. E. C. Smith of
st. Adams and Mrs Lord, chairman |
of the New England Publicity commit
tee addressed the meeting.