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Connecticut western news., 1918-11-21
AMERICAN RED CROSS
ORGANIZED FOR PEACE
Will Have Important Work in
Reconstruction OF
France

The war council of the American
Red Cross has issued to all chapters
in the Atlantic Division the follow
ing message
son February 10, 1917, six weeks
before the United States declared
war, the National Red Cross head
quarters advised it's chapters to pre-
pare for war. That which followed
in the record of the Red Cross in
helping to win this war and to re-
lieve the suffering growing out of it,
constitutes something of which every
American citizen has a right to be
proud. Every American Red Cross
worker must feel sense of graft
tude in having had share in it all.
"Now that peace has come let no
one suppose that the work of the Red
Cross is finished. Millions of Ameri-
can boys are still under arms. Thou
sands of them are sick or wounded.
Owing to the shortage in shipping, it
may take year or more to bring our
boys home from France. But what
ever the time, our protecting arms
must be about them and their fami-
lies over the whole period, which
must elapse before the normal life
of peace can be resumed.
"Our soldiers and sailors are en-
titled until the commander-in-chief
tells them there is no work for them
to do in the war. Let every Red
Cross worker and member show our
returning soldiers and sailors that,
to care for their health, welfare and
happiness, we are enlisted for no less
a period than they are.
"The cessation of war reveals
picture of misery, such as the world
has never seen, especially in the
many countries which cannot help
themselves. The American people
will expect the Red Cross to continue
to act IS their agent in repairing
broken spirits and broken bodies.
Peace terms and peace conditions
will determine how we may best adj
minister to the stricken areas, which
have been narrowed by war and in
this great act of mercy, the .lear5
and spirit of the American people
must continue to be modified
through the American Red Cross.
Son behalf of the war council, we
accordingly ask each member of our
splendid body of workers throughout
the land to bear in mind the solemn
obligation which rests upon each one
to "Carry On" We cannot abate one,
instant in our efforts or in our spirit.
There will be an abundance of work
to do and specific advices will be
given, but even at the moment of
peace, let no Red Cross worker fall
ter.
"Our spirits must now call US to
show that it is not the roar of can
non or the blood of our own that di-
reefs our activities, but that a great
people will continue I to respond
greatly and freely to it's obligation
and opportunity to serve mankind"
Yours very truly,
Ethan Allen, Manager Atlantic Divi-
sion.
Connecticut western news., 1918-11-21
CAMPFIRE GIRLS WIN
PLAYGROUND PRIZE
For Best Playground Report
Received In the United
States

Those in town who take a friendly
interest in the Camp Fire Organiza-
ton, and who realize the impor-
lance of work with children in gem
eral, may be gratified to learn that
the Wangum Camp Fire Girls of
Canaan have received the prize from
the National Camp Fire Headquar-
tiers, for the. best Playground report
sent in by any Camp Fire group in
the u. S.
This prize consists of two badges
to be worn upon the sleeves of the
ceremonial gowns of "Ogeema"
Caroline HimmeD and '"Chelau"
(Ethel Barratt) who showed unusu-
al ability as leaders of the groups of
children assigned to them. That the
attendance at these Payday meets
showed an increase in attendance of
from % to rs, shows that they were
not only a success but a long felt
need. That there were seven bows
at the first one and twenty-five at
the last is also significant.
The Wangum Camp Fire reports
itself as having been much handi-
capped in its work by a lack of APP
paratus (tho it expresses itself as
being heartily grateful to Mr.. Robert
Peirce for what it did have at its
disposaD, and by lack of any
place in which to store games, and
of any drinking and toilet facilities
whatsoever. 1t is hoped that an
other year, the rush of war work be-
ing over, serious attention may be
given to making the playground a
practical and a permenant institu-
ton with the combined interest and
efforts of the churches and of the
town authorities, this should be no
very difficult matter. The children,
at least, are ready to do their part.
Warm thanks are due to Miss
Marion Higgins, Miss Clara Merchant
and Miss Jessie Donalds, all former
members of the Wangum Camp Fire
and to Miss Caroline Camp and to
Miss Price, the visiting nurse, for
the ssistance given by them during
this past season.
Connecticut western news., 1918-11-21
ANNUAL CONVENTION
OF Litchheld County Y. Nj. c. AS
on November 23rd

The Second Annual Convention
of the Y. M. C.. AS of Litchfield
County will be held at Litchfield, in
Grange Hall, Saturday Nov. 23rd.
Dinner will be served at one o'clock
by the ladies of the local churches.
Reports of the first years work will
be read, officers elected and other
necessary business transacted.
Short talks will be made by the
State Officers of the Y. M. C. A. and
Mr.. Albert E. Roberts of New York
City will give one of his forceful and
gripping addresses to men. Mr..
Roberts is International Sec'y. for
County Work, and has but recently
returned from a tour of inspection
of the Western front.
A number of tickets for the dinner
have been allotted to each commun-
ity, and all desirious of attending
are advised to obtain their tickets
from the local Y. NJ. C. A. repre-
sentatives at once as follows:
John E. Calhoun, Cornwall.
A. B. Collar, Norfolk.
Howard F. Landon, Salisbury.
Allyn Fuller, North Canaan.
w. w. Norton, Lakeville.
N. A. Mcneil, Lime Rock.
Frank H. Peet, Kent.
G. w. Parsons, Canaan.
Willard Baker, Sharon.
Connecticut western news., 1918-11-21
MRS. ELLEN EGAN
Passes Away at Her--Home Early
Saturday Morning

Mrs. Ellen Egan, about 70 years
of age, passed away at her home
early Saturday morning. She had
not been in good health for some
time and death resulted from gen.
eral debility. Mrs. Egan is the wild
ow of the late Patrick Egan who died
about five years ago and both are
well known to the people of this
town, having lived here nearly fifty
years.
Mrs. Egan was born in England
and came TO this country and to Ca
naan when she was about twenty
years of age, and had resided here
ever since. Shortly after her arri-
val here she was married to the late
Patrick Egan, a native of Ireland.
She is survived by two sons, John
of this town and Thomas of Port
chester, N. Y, and four grandchil-
dren.
The funeral was held from her
late home on Monday and later
from st. Joseph's church, Father
Quinn officiating. Burial was in St.
Joseph's cemetery. The pallbearers
were A. L. Higgins, Dennis O'Neil,
w. ]. Reel and w. c. Goggins.
Connecticut western news., 1918-11-21
DRAFT BOARDS MUSTER ourr
Such RECOMMENDATION 10 Made by
General Crowder

The 1856 local draft boards OF
the country which recruited the
National Army will not cease to
function at once if a recommended
ton which Provost Marshal Gen
Crowder has just made to Secretary
Baker is approved. The plan is to
discharge the drafted men in the
same manner in which they were Sc
lected and sent off to the mohiliza-
ton camps.
Gen. Crowder points out that
there would be a great sentimental
value in having the local boards mus
ter out the men they sent into tho
army, and that this could be done
with appropriate ceremonies which
would be appreciated by the commu-
mites.
The men sent to the army ny the
local boards have, as n rule, remain
ed together in units, which would
make practical their final discharge
in bodies. Instead of having the
men receive their discharge papers
in the camps and sent home as in
dividuals, the Crowder plan would
have the men brought back, paraded
and reviewed by divisions. The final
act of rehabilitation and discharge
would be performed by the local
boards.
Connecticut western news., 1918-11-21
SOUTH CANAAN BOY
KILLED IN SAW MILL
Frank Wright Instantly Killed
When Belt Slips from
Pulley

Frank Wright, aged 16, son of
Mr.. and Mrs. Herbert Wright of
South Canaan, was instantly killed
early Monday afternoon at saw
mill where he was working with his
father and brother. The belt driving
the saw had become wet and had re-
peatedly slipped from the pulley and
the lad had assisted in stopping the
engine and putting it back, when
just before the accident occurred it
slipped from the pulley to the shaft
on the engine where it became
wedged. The boy attempted to stop
the engine when the belt broke
throwing him bodily into the fly
wheel which was running at high
rate of speed and killed him in
stantly.
1t was said by those who witnessed
the accident that boots which the boy
had on were thrown nearly sixty feet
from where he had been standing,
so great was the power of the belt as
it broke. The bones in his arms and
legs were broken in several places
and deep cash was cut in his face
When the engine was stopped the
body was wrapped about the pulley.
Medical Examiner DIR. Skiff of
Falls Village viewed the remains and
permission was given for their re-
moval. The funeral will be held on
Friday afternoon from the Metho-
dist church in Falls Village with
burial in Grassy Hill cemetery.
A. G. Lord of Lakeville has charge
of the funeral arrangements.
Connecticut western news., 1918-11-21
TIME EXTENDED FOR
MAILING XMAS. PARCELS
New Regulations Regarding
-- Christmas Parcels for =
Overseas

The following regulations have
been received by Mrs. N. L. Jackson
regarding the shipment of overseas
parcels:
The time for the mailing of par
cells, under the Christmas Plan, has
been extended to and including No
vember 80.
There have also been certain other
changes in the original plan and it is
therefore important that you under
stand very clearly the details of the
plan which the Red Cross is now
asked to operate, in accordance with
the latest regulations of the War and
Post Office Departments, and accord
ingly, you will give your very care
full consideration to the following
summary of the regulations for the
operation of the Christmas Parcels
plan:
l. Christmas parcels labels are
required in order to secure a carton
for the Red Cross and ship same to
members of the American Expedi-
tionary Forces, weight limited to
three pounds, postage to be affixed,
at parcel post rates to Hoboken, N.
J., the parcels to be inspected by the
American Red Cross and, after in
spection label has been attached, de-
livered to the Post Office Authorities,
Each parcel must have the name of
the sender written on it.
2. The nearest relative of an in
dividual serving in the American
Red Cross, Y. M. C. A, Knights of
Columbus or other organization
connected with the American Expe-
dictionary Forces in Europe may file
statement with Red Cross receiv-
ing station certifying that he or she
is the nearest relative of the pro-
posed recipient and desires to send
such person a Christmas parcel end,
upon approval of such request d car
ton will be given to such nearest
relative and, from that point nn, as
to weight, postage, inspection and
delivery to the Post Office Authori-
ties, the plan is the same as in the
case of parcels for members of the
American Expeditionary Forces out
lined in the preceding paragraph,
This statement should be filed and
retained at the Red Gross receiving
station where made and should be in
in the following form:
''The undersigned hereby makes
application to forward to
ANdIllC
| AddreSS
a Christmas Package. The under
signed hereby presents and declares
that he or she is the nearest relative
in the United States of the proposed
recipient, and that the applicant in
the calendar year 1918, has not
made or will not make any other
Christmas shipment to the above
named consignee.
Signature
appIONcu
| Continued on page 81
Connecticut western news., 1918-11-21

President Wilson, in proclamation designated Thursday
November %, Thanksgiving Day said this
people have special moving be
joice Complete victory he said has brought
replace force and jealous intrigue
lanation folows:-
f. 49, THANKSGIVING, 1879
"By the President of the United of
"a Proclamation
eft has long been to
in and thanksgiving Almighty many blessings
and mercies nation This
grateful rejoice good pleasure
given has a
relief from the strain and tragedy of
triumph of right Complete victory has brought
but the confident promise of WELL which shall
replace force and jealous intrigue among the nations.
"Ou gallant armies have participated which
they have immortal glory noby their
nation mankind God has indeed
for such rejoicing
traditions of national history shines which
hearts take look with
and greater duties
not
seek the Divine guidance in the performance
Divine forgiveness for all of
all shall shall friend
ship mutual which build the
peace good will among the nations.
Wherefo Woodrow Wilson, President the United States
America hereby Thursday eighth
Thanksgiving invite the
the that their ordn
occupations their several homes places worship
render thanks God the ruler of nations
witness whereof have hereunto hand
the seal of the United States to be affixed.
District of Columbia this of Novem-
Lord Thousand Nine Hundred Egh
of the Independence of the United States of America the
Hundred and Forty-third. Woodrow Wilson"
BY the President: Robert Lansing Secretary of State
Connecticut western news., 1918-11-21

Ansonia was the first city in (the
state to Ego over the top" in tho var
savings. drive, according to On
nouncement made by the Connect
cut War Savings Committee The
quota for each town in the state -
$40 per capita, aud cash sales in An
sonia already amount to $20.30.
This figure is for the month ending
October 81, and since then substan-
tial additions have been made in An
sofa. North Canaan's per capita =
$9.02.
Connecticut western news., 1918-11-21
DANCE FOR BENEFIT
OF WAR WORK FUND
Total Amount Pledged Win
Send North Canaan Over
the Top

While the United War Work Can-
paign officially closed on Monday
night, towns which have not yet
reached their quota are still taking
contributions. North Canaan is one
of several towns who have just
reached their quota, the totaI
amount pledged here together wit
an estimate Of the amount which
will be raised by the dance on Friday
evening, will probably reach the
$4,000 mark, slightly more than our
quota.
The dance promises to be success
and it is hoped there will be an un-
usually large attendance. The music,
ice cream and other refreshments
together with the advertising have
been contributed without any charge
whatsoever aid it is hoped that the
entire receipts may be turned over
to the fund.
\ complete report will be given i'm
next weeks issue.
The Victory Girls and Victory
Boys of North Canaan have gone
over the top in their part of the
United War Work Campaign
Throughout the country boys and
girls have been asked to contribute
to this soldiers fund by plclging to
give what they were ably to earn In
extra ways between now and March
LIST. The quota of Victory Boys and
Girls, as they are called, for our
town is twenty two OF each. Miss
Finnegan has had charge of the cam
paign in East Canaan and has there
secured pledges from moro than
twenty five boys and girls.
In the village of Canaan Mr. But
Ter and Miss Lindell have taken care
of the work. At noon on Wednes-
day they reported that thirty-five
girls had pledged $1,000 and twenty
four boys $500. This splendid re-
suit has been due to the energetic
work of the student-collectors, Edith
Lindell and Caroline Himmel for the,
girls and Algott Lindell and Matt
land Adam among the boys. The
young people of North Canaan have
proved themselves to be Loyalty back
of the Boys in the Service.
Thirty-two states had gone "aver
the top, six having passed the l50
per cent. mark, when the United War
Work Campaign ended Monday
night. With the $157, 295,05s i'm or
CARNATIONS officially tabulated and
today's returns yet to be added,
officials were confident the fund
would pass the original quota of
$40, 100000 and closely approach
the $3.50, 100000 mark at which the
actual needs of the seven war relief
organizations have been placed.
The New England committee of
the united war work campaign an
Tuesday the district had
contributed $20,563,597, against n
minimum quota of SIS, 100000
Many communities have not made
final reports, but committee mem
bers estimated the grand total would
not reach the maximum quota OF
$22, 100000.
Connecticut western news., 1918-11-21

Charles H. Mum, SIS, died very
suddenly Saturday evening after a
few days sickness at his home on the
Ashley Falls road. He leaves a wife
and one son. The funeral was held
from his late home at 2:30 Tuesday
afternoon. A trained nurse from
Pittsfeld, Mass. was caring for him,
but there was no chance for his re-
covery from the first as he was taken
with influenza which developed
spinal meningitis.
Connecticut western news., 1918-11-21
Annual Muster and Inspection

The Annual Muster and Inspec-
ton of the North Canaan State
Guard Company known as Company
B, 9th Separate Battalion Infantry
will be held at the Drill Hall next
Monday, November 25th, 1918 at 7
P. M. Captain Charles F. McCabe
of the 9Th Infantry of Torrington,
Conn. has been assigned as the Nus
tering or Inspecting Officer. The
Company must be formed and ready
for muster at 7 P. M.
Connecticut western news., 1918-11-21
Fathers Day November "a

The "Stars and Stripes, the or
gan of the American expeditioary
force, has arranged for November "a
as the day upon which all the Ameri-
can troops shall write home to father
Special delivery arrangements are
under way in order that fathers
day" shall be as successful as "moth-
ers' day., May II. It is hoped that
the fathers will write to their sons
on the same day.
Connecticut western news., 1918-11-21

The Red Cross Directors Of Ca
naan, namely, Mrs. N. L. Jackson,
Mrs. J. H. Roraback, Mrs. il. E.
Lyles and Miss Catharine Rora back
attended the annual meeting of the
Litchfeld Chapter, held at Litchlield
on Wednesday.
Connecticut western news., 1918-11-21
Inspects State Guard

!, Major LELAND inspected the Ca
snaan State Guard last Friday even
ing and with the exception OF few
miner details the company made a
good showing The entire company
expressed themselves as greatly
pleased with the manner in which
Mayor LELAND carried out the in
spection. Next Monday evening the
annual muster will be held with in
spection by Col. McCabe.
Connecticut western news., 1918-11-21

The local draft board completed
it's physical examination of regis
trants Tuesday. Forty-eight were
examined, 81 being assigned to class
A, one to class B, seven to class G
and three to class D. This is the
last physical examinations to be
given registrants.
Connecticut western news., 1918-11-21

= News was received here last week
A7of the death of John L. Sheridan, at
the home of his sister, in Lewiston,
Me-, on Monday, Nov. II. Mr.. Sheri-
dan was we'll known to Canaan
people having acted as clerk at the
Garfield for number of years.
Connecticut western news., 1918-11-21

The Pilgrim church guild will
meet with the Misses Scott and Alb
bott at The Naples, Monday even
ing, Nov. 25th.
Connecticut western news., 1918-11-21

Miss Avis Rimball of Montreal.
Canada is visiting her mother, MrH-
Harriet Kimball. .-.
Connecticut western news., 1918-11-21
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Continued on page 81
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1918-12-13
NOBLISSE OBLIGE
BY DIR. FRANK CRANE

We must feed Germany.
II is moi because we approve of their de'dS. nor forget one Iot or
little of their infamy. but because we must keep our SclfrtSpcct.
Mr.. Hoover approaches the problem With Characteristics American
common sense. A starving Germany means a Germany IN anarchy. In
that ease tc country would bc unable TO pa" its debts and carry oi
the terms the allies may impose upon H. lie said:
Il would certainly approach this problem with mixed feelings
having been long a witness 10 The robbery of food from women and
children and the destruction of millions of tons of food at sea. and t."
the misery under which the millions amongst the big and lttlc allies
have suffered under the German yoke. Justice requires that govern
lncnt he established able to make amends for wrongs done, and IL can
not be accomplished through spread Of anarchy. Famine Is The mother
of anarchy W
President Wilson 5 utcraucc is sane aud fine lie announced that
"Thc humane temper and intention of the victorious govern
mets have already been manifested in a very practical way. Their
representatives in the supreme war council ~ Versailles have by
resolution assured the peoples of the central empires that
everything that is possible in the circumstances will be done to supply
them with food and relieve the distressing want that IS IN - many
places threatening their very lives: and steps are 10 be taken lmmedi-
10 organize these efforts AT relief in the same systematic manner
that they were organized in the ease Of Belgium. Hunger does not
breed reform il breeds madness and all the ugly WN''mpc'H th'' make
an ordored. life impossible.
Uut IL rpmained for Il Frcnchmau to strike the clcarc>t and nobleNt
note. NJ. Gustave IIeryc, the eloquent editor of La Nctoric, IN the
eoueli.ion of his address To the allies, declares:
Despite the Irsitana, Notwithstanding the assassination OF Miss
the ignominiouS treatment of the women OF Lille, and our mil
Of dead w @ must feed Germany. NOblrssc oblige II Is Ilcmel
him, If who today reminded rs, midst the Wild JOY OF the ma
ton that France remains always a soldier OF tod, IN the words olo our
fathers. an. in those of today. a soldier of the ideals ot humanity!
We have conquered Germany on the battle field. We must conquer
her in tho suiri,ugI FIELD. And in no better way can we show that we
ore above The level Of the spoilers of Belgium. and that we stand for
iustice and mercy and not vengeance, than 10 hecd. the words OF HIM
whose deem wisdom is always the safest counsel:
of thine enemy hunger, feed hm.