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Connecticut western news., 1918-07-11
CLASS PROPHECY
Read at Graduation Exercises by
 Rosa Reel

One exceptionally warm day in June as our school year was nearing its close it suddenly dawned upon me that our class would soon be gradu- ating and that had the Class Proph- ecy to write. had tried to imagine what my class mates would be doing in the coming years but all my efforts seemed to be in vain. What should do? If had only been inspired with prophetic vision. In despair I was on the point of giving up when the cheering thought came to me why rbt try mesmerism? I had heard that there was mesmerist in town and altogether really had very little faith in her, yet because she positive ly assured people that they could see and remember what was to happen in the near future, as last resort l went to her. She promised to come to my home at an hour which we agreed upon and put me into a trance. Promptly at the appointed time she arrived and after taking me into a side room, began her mysteri- ous proceedings. Before being brought under her power l expressed the desire to know what my class mates would be doing after five years had passed by, and true to her word she complied with my wishes.
 X At first I seemed to be in New York City visiting friends. One of them a music teacher was saying to me, Say, Rosa, let's go out and visit school". I wanted to decline, but partly because I had no excuse and partly because my friend urged ne to go, I consented. But where should we go?" My friend sag- gested that we take car up into the neighborhood of the park where there was a fine public school. This seemed to me to be good idea and
 we were soon at our destination. As we entered the school building we
 heard strains of music. l was glad of an opportunity to sec and hear
 how music lesson is conducted in a
 large school so we went 10 tho prin- cipars office and asked to be directed
 to a room where a singing lesson
 was then being given. Upon enter
 ing this room, my friend who was Continued on Pare
Connecticut western news., 1918-07-11
WANTED FOR
 NEW YORK CHILDREN
Local Committee Formed to Place Children Here for
 Two Weeks

Representative of the Tribune Fresh Air Fund have been here during the past week making plans whereby the people of this commun- ity will give children from the crowd ed tenement districts of New York a vacation of two weeks. The New York Tribune is conducting this va cation experiment for children be- tween 6 and IA years of age, and the plan has met with much success throughout the state.
 Madame Pourtet, who represented the Fund in this town, will address a meeting at the Methodist church this Thursday evening at which time the great need of vacations for these children will be explained. Madame Pourtet is the widow of French diplomat who was killed on diplo- matic mission in the early stages of the war. She is gifted as musi- elan, having sung in grand opera and was a classmate of the famous Mad anne Homer. Her address should be particularly interesting and it is hoped large audience will greet her at the church.
 Falls Village has already taken ac- tion in this matter and homes have been found for several children and the people are very enthusiastic about the work.
 Anyone in this town who will take one or more of these children should notify any of the following commit tee:
 Mrs. H. E. Lyles, Mrs. w. B. Brew ster, Mrs. G. W. Ford, Mrs. B. A. Peirce, Mrs. Robert Miller, Mrs. J.. L. Parsons, Mrs. J. H. Roraback, Mrs. F. W. Garvin, Mrs. A. H. Nes- , bitt, Mrs. F. F. Stevens, Miss Minnie Peirce, Miss Mable Quinn, Miss Ella Considine, Miss Margaret Collins, H. E. Lyles, J. H. Roraback, Judge F. W. Garvin, Dr. F. H. Lee, Rev. R.. M. Timberlake, Rev. A. H. Nesbitt, Mrs. N. L. Jackson, chairman.
Connecticut western news., 1918-07-11
SUMMARY. OF ACTUAL
 WAR WORK OF TOWNS
Must be Forwarded to Hart ford by Order of Governor
 HoIcomb

War activities of every city and town in Connecticut will be re- ported to the Connecticut State Council of Defense by order of Gov ernor Marcus H. Holcomb for the purpose of securing official and per manent war records complete to July 1, 1918. This week a ques- tionnaire is being sent to every War Bureau and Town Committee of the State Council, the replies to form a summary of the actual war work of each community.
 The returns will give the number of men each community has contri- buted to the army and navy. The number of men and women in civil ian war service will also be recorded. Each locality is asked to give the number of men who have given their lives in the national service.
 An accurate report is requested regarding every war fund campaign of national scope. Returns are ex- pected regarding the quotas and Loans, the Red Cross, the Y. M. c. amounts subscribed to the Liberty A, the Knights of Columbus and the Salvation Army drives. The number of Smileage books sold and their value, the quota and subscriptions of the War Library Fund and the num- of books collected for soldiers is in- cluded in the information desired.
 The questionnaire calls for data concerning the classes of member ship in the Red Cross-adult and iu- nior-and the percentage the latter holds in relation to the entire school attendance. Each town is asked to report the supplies furnished the Red Cross, namely, hospital gar ments, surgical dressings, knitted goods and comfort kits.
 What has been done in behalf of increased food production is still an other item. The number of school gardens, factory gardens and com mUnity gardens together with the number of enrollments in the Boys Working Reserve comprise the in formation sought.
 Enrollments in the Public Service Reserve, number of members in the Liberty Chorus. if one has been or. ganized in the town, and the extent of the childwelfare work done, are the concluding inquiries. Ample space is provided for setting down miscellaneous information.
Connecticut western news., 1918-07-11
MRS. JANE E. NORTON
 PASSED AWAY SUNDAY
One of North Canaan's Oldest and Most Respected
 Citizens

Miss Jane Elizabeth Norton, aged 86 died at her home on West Main Street after being confined to her bed for nearly three months with a fractured hip, the result of fall in April. Miss Norton was the daugh- ter of Laura Lawrence and Daniel Norton and was born in East Shef- field, now known as Clayton, May 19, 1882. Her parents on both sides lived in this vicinity for many years and for over sixty years Miss Norton lived in the house where she died on West Main stheet. She was one of Canaan's oldest and most respected citizens.
 Miss Norton was a lifelong mem Der of Pilgrim church and always took an active part in church work until few years ago. After the death of her mother in New Hartford lived with an uncle in East Canaan and later moved to this town, where Susan Norton, sister, conducted a millinery store and Miss Jane Norton attended to the duties of the home. It is with deep regret that we record the passing of one of Canaan's old est and most respected citizens, but we feel that death, which relieved her suffering has been as great a blessing as an affliction. Miss Nor ton is survived by one brother, Ed ward D. Norton, the last and young est member of the Norton family of six children.
 Funeral services were held at her late home on Tuesday afternoon, Rev. R. M. Timberlake officiating. The bearers were George R. Morris, o. J. Decker, George VanDeusen and R. D. Peirce. Funeral arrangements were in charge of Undertaken Lasher.
Connecticut western news., 1918-07-11
POULTRY ASSOCIATION
Elect Officers and Vote to Hold Show
 Tn December

At meeting of the Canaan Poul- try Association held at the office of the Exemption board Wednesday evening, the following officers were elected for the ensuing year: Presi- dent, w. B. Stone; vice president, c. H. Pease; secretary, F. F. Stevens show secretary, Sam Reel; treasurer, w. A. Wright; show superintendent, A. J. Dings. The executive commit tee is composed of R. w. Bradley, chairman, N. W. Moore, H. F. Beebe, F. F. Viscardi and R. N. Bar mum.
 The association voted unanimously to hold a show here on December 8, 4 and and to have Judge Card, who is noted as a poultry judge through out the country,Fto judge all birds. All old members were urged to re- new their membership in the associa- tion at once and help to boost for a better show this winter.
Connecticut western news., 1918-07-11
STATE GUARD DANCE
 A GRAND SUCCESS
Mrs. Augustus Caldwell Pre- sents Beautiful Service
 Flag to Town

One of the most successful dances held here in some time was given by the local company of the State Guard at the town hall on July 3rd. There were over two hundred present from this and nearby towns and the treas ury of the local Guard will benefit by over $75 as result. Mrs. Keenan and Miss Kegler furnished the music and refreshments consisting of orangeade and cookies were served, while ice cream was sold by the Service Pharmacy, who contributed five cents on each dish sold to the Guard.
 The dance was an occasion long to be remembered, but surprise for all was given when Captain J. C. Roraback unfolded a beautiful Ser vice flag which was presented by Mrs. Augustus Caldwell. Mrs. Cald- we'll made the flag and the material is of the finest bunting. It contains stars representing the 54 men from this town who are in the service and one gold star in honor of James Gar win, who died in France. Captain Roraback made a few brief remarks in presenting the flag to the town and read the following list of names which are. represented thereon.
 Whittlesey Abbe, John G. Adam Kenneth Adam, J. R. H. Armstrong, William Bannahan, William s. Blass, Howard Brewster, Angelo Caravatl Paul Caravati, Grant c. Carter. Henry Cudney, Fred Dieter, Russell 5 M. Drum, Talbot o. Freeman, John R. Fuller. James S. Garvin, John A. Garvin, Irving G. Gaylord, John Graves. Arthur J. Hanlon, Howard Hatmaker. Edward Hunker. James A. Kane, James J. Kane, E. Roy Laffargue, George Laffargue, Stanley Mather, Lyman Michaels, Henry Miller, Clinton J. Miller, Isado1 Minacci, John Nelson, Charles j. O'Connell, William Roger Ostrout John Ange Paviol, George Perdrizet Emilio Piani, Roy Smith, Frank Stevens, Wallace R. Stevens, Eman' uel Taylor, John Taylor, Robert Taylor, Harry J. Waller, Edward J Wilson, George M. Wilson, Angelo Zeffoli, Battista Pera, George R Casterlin, Giovanni Valenti, John Killawee, Angelo Broggi, Frank J Hildreth, Achille Segalla, Forbes S Adams, Adolph Nelson.
Connecticut western news., 1918-07-11
RATIONING OF COAL
 TO HOUSEKEEPERS
Government Announces a Plan Designed to Prevent Short
 age Next Winter

Rationing of coal to householders is announced by the fuel administra- tion as among plans designed to pre- vent a threatened shortage of coal next winter.
 K Each domestic consumer will be al- lowed only as much coal as is found to be scientifically necessary to heat his house to 68 degrees, provided every conservation rule has been obeyed. The allowance for each householder, the announcement said, will be sufficient for comfort, but the thoughtIess and wasteful con- sumer who finds his allowance gone before the end of the winter will have only himself to thank if he has no fuel with which to heat his house."
 The administration plan invilves a department of coal allotments in connection with each local fuel ad- ministrator's office and this system now has been completed and will be put into operation at once. Each or der for coal will be censored by com parison with the rating of the house where the coal is to be used; all doubtful cases will be carefully checked up by inspecting the house in question and surplus coal when or dered will be refused. ~J All consumers who have obtained a squantity of coal in excess of their alotments, or who by deceit or mis- representation have violated any rules or regulations of the fuel ad- ministration will be prosecuted. FThis system", said the admins tration's statement, twill be drastic and will introduce conditions new to the country; it will be no more dras- tio, however, than conditions demand inlthe interest of all concerned. No one will be deprived of coal actually needed for heating, but no one will be. allowed fuel fox waste or extrava- gance.
 "The fuel administration expects every one to recognize the necessity and the reason for this supervision and to cooperate fully with the To- cal committees entrusted with carry l ing but the plan"
Connecticut western news., 1918-07-11
SUMMER R-SGH00L
Sessions Held in All Schools Thurs.
 day Afternoon

The next. session of the patriotic summer school will be held at all the school houses Thursday afternoon at 80. A program consisting'of pa- triotic songs, war readings, red cross work, thrift instruction and Junior Food Army reports will be carried out. The first meetings held last week in all school buildings were we'll attended and the program pre- viously outlined was carried out. It is hoped that there may be a full attendance this week. The purpose of these meetings is to provide the opportunity for definite war work by the children during the summer and all who can devote one half day each week to this work are urged to come.
Connecticut western news., 1918-07-11
LEAVE JULY 25
Date of Departure for Drafted Men
 Is Announced

Selective service men in the July quota from the local district will leave on Thursday, July 25, for Camp Devens, Aver, Mass. This in- formation was conveyed in a tele- gram to the local board from Hart ford. When the list of men was an- nounced last week it was stated that the quota would leave July 22, that being the date when the entrainment of drafted men for the July quota would commence all over the coun- try. The orders for the Connecticut men to entrain on July 25 came through. The train schedule, an- nouncing the hour of departure and route will be given out within a short time.
Connecticut western news., 1918-07-11
THE CHURCH HILL TREES
AK Is Destroying One of Canaan's
 Beauty Spots

Do they wait with high courage the blasting blows of the ax that has already begun to lay their old com rades low from day to day? The centuries old pines that have looked down on the generations of men that have lived their little day in Canaan, and gone by, in solemn state, in hearse and casket to their last resting place in the village churchyard, be- .yond the lower corner. And we of Water times have looked on Church / Hill as our place of woodland peace and exquisite sylvan beauty, our dear dear tabernacle of trees, be- meath wohse lovely or majestic arches, they who love trees with sort of worship have found all the delightful satisfactions for the many varying moods of the soul that are so beautifully portrayed by Richard Le Gallienne, in his "Tree Worship" in July Harpers.
 For years there has hung threaten ingfy over Church Hill the final doom of all timberland-the ax and saw, unless destroyed by fire. It is y1 economic law, that trees must give up their lives to yield money and tim Der. We bow to thes2. practical and necessary decrees, but mourn the loss of so much beauty, so much of century old grandeur, so much soothing sanctuary for our restless ness and for the loss of such won ! derful leaf-crowned hostelry for the birds and woodland dwellers of the animal world. Hard practical facts tell US that the trees were dying; that their market value was de- creasing rapidly, that great loss to the owners would ensue if the tim Der was not cut off and saved from further loss, so we do not complain 1ngly write this tree obituary. or rather farewell to the Church Hill trees, but we know that many kin dred tree lovers-among them the owners themselves-will appreciate the tribute paid to. the passing away of really beautiful piece of wood land, that has for so very long been one of the choice beauty places of our little village.
 Toward the lordly pines of cen. turies we feel as if they were almost human, or as if they had souls, as old times Buddists believed (anC truth to tell some of us have that feeling now) and to them especially should tribute be paid to thei1 departing.
 l am not going to give Geographi cal or Genealogical survey, so tt speak of Church Hill. All that sor of thing belongs to historical re
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Connecticut western news., 1918-07-11
Red Cross Notes

Three cases containing the follow ing surgical dressings, knitted arti- cles and hospital garments were shipped July 9th to the Atlantic Di- vision, American Red Cross:
 200 muslin triangular bandages 24OO gauge congresses 4 by 4, ' sleeveless sweaters, 52 pair knitted socks, suits pajamas, 13 pair bed socks, 20 pair baby socks, g pain drawers, 9 shirts, 8 comfort pillows 16 pillow covers.
Connecticut western news., 1918-07-11
FARM LABOR

A plan to unify and coordinate the work associated with securing farm labor for Connecticut has been recently adopted by the United States service employment office which is cooperating with the Con- necticut state council of defense in war activities. Under the provisions of this plan applications for farm help filed at the Litchfeld farm bureau office or United States em- ployment service office will be filled in the short period of few days.
Connecticut western news., 1918-07-11
15O Clerks to be Inducted

Induction call No. 882 is hereby announced as follows: On July 18th this State is required to entrainment for Camp Meigs, Washington, Dis trict of Columbia, 15O clerks to re- port to commandin& officer of quar- termasters. Only white men and men physically qualified for special or limited military service only are to be inducted under this call. The Adjutant General will make allot- ments on your Board as far as DOS sible in conformity with previous reports received at this office under the Nation Want column method.
Connecticut western news., 1918-07-11
COAL GOES UP
Immediate Increase of 30 to so Cents
 Ton

A dispatch from Hartford says:
 Coal prices in this state are to be immediately increased from thirty to fifty cents per ton on all sizes of anthracite larger than pea, according to announcement made by the state fuel administrator, Thomas w. Rus sell, today as a result of an increase of forty cents per ton in the freight rates allowed by the government. The price in this city will be advanc- ed fifty cents per ton. In other points in Connecticut it will be raised varying amounts, according to freight mileage from distribution centers.
Connecticut western news., 1918-07-11
NO CHOICE FOR DRAFTEES

Instructions have been sent by Provost Marshal General Crowder to all local draft boards ordering the cessation of the privilege hitherto granted registered men of selecting the arm of the service in which they desire to enlist when volunteering. It was learned officially, however, that no action has been taken to stop the voluntary enlistment in the navy of men of class 1.
Connecticut western news., 1918-07-11
July IA as Holiday

Observance of July IA, the French national holiday, by the United States as legal public holiday is proposed in a resolution offered in the house Tuesday by Representative Sigel of New York.
Connecticut western news., 1918-07-11
Third Liberty Loan

Final compilations of third Liberty loan subscriptions announced by the treasury department shows total of $4,176,516,850, an increase of $6,- 497,2OO over the total officially esti- mated last May 12 after the loan campaign closed.
Connecticut western news., 1918-07-11
Suspends Publication

The Hampshire Weekly Gazette of Northampton, Mass. at 132 years of age, one of the oldest newspapers in the country, has become one of the increasing number of victims of the war among newspapers and periodi- calls, having ceased publication with the issue of this week.
Connecticut western news., 1918-07-11
LIGHTNING KILLS SOLDIER

Private John L. Francis of North Adams was instantly killed by light ming at Camp Devens Sunday. He was in a tent with other soldiers when flash struck a steel flag pole 20 feet away. The others were not injured. Francis joined the army in June.
Connecticut western news., 1918-07-11
Liberty Heroes!

Make your Soldier or Sailor Hero happy by possession of wrist watch. Write tc the New York Herald.-adv
Connecticut western news., 1918-07-11
CHILD WELFARE WORK
five years

Record cf Vital Statistics for the T;H:l of Ncrth Canaan, for the past five years. ..
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The Seward gateway daily edition, and the Alaska weekly post., 1918-02-26

War Bread for Sale-at the Seward Bakery. Three pounds for 25c. MI
The Seward gateway daily edition, and the Alaska weekly post., 1918-02-26

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The Seward gateway daily edition, and the Alaska weekly post., 1918-02-26
WANTS MISS ARMOUR
 TO WORK FOR FATHER

CHICAGO, Feb. 26. - Charges that men and women employed by the Chi cago packers are overworked, under paid, cursed by foremen and driven like cattle, were made here by John Kikulski, of the American Federation of Labor, in testifying before Federal Judge Samuel Alschuler in the stock yards wage arbitration.
 At one point the witness suddenly stopped in his narrative to remark with dramatic emphasis:
 "I only wish MT. Armour's daugh- ter could work in her fathers plant for a while, that she might know the way women employees are treated"