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Connecticut western news. [volume] (Salisbury, Litchfield Co., Conn.) 1871-1970, 1918-03-07
BOY SCOUTS HELP.

The 10000 Boy Scouts in Connect
cut, together with the $50, 900 Scouts
throughout the country have been
asked by the Secretary of the Treasury
to enlist an army of war savers in
every state in the Union. The scouts
have instructions from their national
headquarters to ring every doorbeli in
the land, deliver short talk on the
necessity of saving, and take orders
for Government war-savings securities
the 25.cent and 50 thrift stamps.
Connecticut western news. [volume] (Salisbury, Litchfield Co., Conn.) 1871-1970, 1918-03-07
HARRY WALLER WRITES
Men At Camp Greene Are Receiving
Intensive Drilling.
Camp Greene, Feb. 25th, l9l

Camp Greene, Feb. 25th, 1918.
Dear Friend:
Just few lines to let you know
received your letter and glad to hear
from you. We drilled all day today
withous our coats ON so you can judge
by that how the weather is although
some days are q lite cool, hut not cold
enough 10 freeze. hear you are hav-
ing some winter up there-well l saw
little Of it at Camp Devens,
We are getting some drilling down
here as there is no snow and cold
weather to stop IL, but we are standing
it all right l have only seen Hen
Cudney once since we landed and that
is all of the Canaan lads that know
Of here although they say Graves is
here bu haven't seen him.
have met and become acquainted
with so many nice lads from all over
the country that l don't 20 around
very much. Now alb ut those eggs be.
ing fresh. think you are so bright
that your folks call you sun (sou) ha
ha! but don't get too fresh or / will
cloud up and rain all over you. That
will hold you for minute Here is
where ven hear 'em'.
was sorry TO hear about Joe Smith
but hear he is back &c work again
he was certainly lucky. So you had
the same old blossom eh? Well the next
time it comes out why don't You pick
it? Well / am surprised TO hear about
Pops grandson, he sure did turn ont to
be quite lad.
You are right, after some Of the boys
get out of this, they will know better
how to appreciate civilian life and Ii,
great experience, and those lads
don't know what they are coming tt
but know a little (not all) as have
nearly six months in now, and 1t will
be a great thing for lots OF them al
they all have to toe the mark. Believe
me there are some tough character
here as a lot of them are regulars, ant
I suppose we all belong TO the regular
now, az they gave us U. s. button
without the u. A. ON 30 no more tn
National Army for as.
A saw a darby engineer and firemal
on one of the Southern Railway en-
gines the other day. And there IL
bunch of them working around TIT
yard near the camp unloading supplies
and on the sections too.
Well, as have more correspondents,
than can tend to, I will close fol
now, hoping you are we'll and to heai
from You soon, and remember me II
all the folks and friends of mine NJ
there and also the railroad boys
am as ever your old lime friend.
Harry.
Connecticut western news. [volume] (Salisbury, Litchfield Co., Conn.) 1871-1970, 1918-03-07
WAR INTERVIEWS

Among the Connecticut War Inter
views with women published in receuy
Sunday editions of Bridgeport Herald
appear those OF Mrs. Lucretia Cuua-
mings, member of the Southington
board of education, Marinda Butler
Robinson, noted, speaker for prohibi-
ton, Mrs. B. A. Hitchcock, member OF
New England Woman's Press Associn-
ton and Miss Grace Murray, Fairfield
County organizer for the Equal Il an
chise Association of Connecticut.
Connecticut western news. [volume] (Salisbury, Litchfield Co., Conn.) 1871-1970, 1918-03-07
PLANS MADE FOR LOCAL
Y. nj. G. A. ORGANIZATION
North Canaan One of the Many Tow s
In This County Which Are Planning
for Such An Institution.

At the January meeting of the
Business Mems Association, Roy E.
Keller, secretary of the Litchfield
County Y. M. O A. gave an outline of
the work other towns in the county
were doing along this line OF work to
aid the boys and urged the association.
IL advisable, to giye it's assistance in
securing a Y. M O. A. organization
for this town. Many sides of the ques-
ton were discussed after which it was
decided to lay the matter on the table
until the next meeting. In the mean
time Mr.. Keller has visited and sought
to interest the men of this town in the
boys side of question which is con
stantly receiving more attention. The
outcome of these visits was meeting
held last Wednesday evening to discuss
the local situation and decide whether
or no. it was advisable to organize.
Eleven men were present at this
meeting, which was called to order by
Mr.. Keller, and @. W. Parsons was
appointed chairman and Ell. w. Strayer,
secretary pro tenn. Mr.. Keller gave a
general outline of the work of organic
ing and Its purposes after which q
general discussion was held and mia y
facts brought TO light through qres
tioning Mr.. Keller. It was generally
conceded that North Canaan needed q
local Y. M. c. A as much as any
other small town, and it was voted
that the chair appoint committee of
seven members, to be known as the
executive committee, with full power
to effect an organization. This com
mittee CONSISTS Of: y. D. Y. Barnes,
FL. W. Strayer, w. s. smart, G. P.
Hardenburgh, A. W. Krouse and W. j.
Reel. t..E. 49,,
The following committee constitute
q board OF governors whose duty will
be to secure an acting secretary and
act as general advisory board: Rev A..
b. Crichton, Rev. r. E. Timberlake,
Rev. A. H.. Nesbitt, j. l.. Parsons,
g. W. Parsons, A. W. Krouse. A. W..
Holsapple, O. d. V. Barnes, J. O..
Roraback, H. W. Strayer, Q. e. Badg.
ley, Allyn Fuller, W. J. Reel W s.
Smart, r. d. Peirce, g. p. Harden
burgb, Charles Laffargue, FL. Ell. Soutt,
T.. E. Hester, T. r. Collin.
The matter OF securing suitable
place for the boys to meet at regular
intervals was discussed and the follow
ing committee of three was appointed
to find such place where the boys
could carry on the work necessary
J. O. Roraback, A. W. Holsapple and
A. w. Krouse. The meeting adjourned
until Wednesday evening, March ID,
when reports Of committees will be
read and discussed for continuing this
important work for the advantage OF
our boys.
Connecticut western news. [volume] (Salisbury, Litchfield Co., Conn.) 1871-1970, 1918-03-07
66th ANNIVERSARY
Celebrated by MIR. and Mrs. Andrew P,
Karner of South Egremont.

Mr.. and Mrs Andrew Karner cele-
brated their sixty-sixth wedding ami
versary at their home in South Eyre
mont, Mass, on February 28th. Except
for small family gathering at dinner
there was no observance of the event.
although friends and nesghbors of
many years standing called to extend
their Fluctuations. a
Both Mr.. and Mrs Karner are 80
years old. Before her marriage Mrs.
Karner was Miss Phoebe A. Brown,
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Ransome
Brown Of Salisbury, Conn. They were
married in Curtisville. now the village
of Int, laken in Stockbridge, Feb. 30,
1862, by Rev. Winthrop FL. Phelps.
At that time MIR. Karner was living on
the Egremont farm his grandfather
owned for many years, and there Mr
and Mrs Karner returned after their
honeymoon. They lived OH the farm
until 1861. when they moved t.
Princeton, Ill. where they remained
for IL years.
La 1878 they retained to Egremont
and a few years later bought farm on
Baldwin hill, which they later sold
and moved to Egremont Center. After
ward they went to the south part OF
the town, where they have since re.
sided.
For 81 years Mr.. karner was asses
sor in Egremont and during a large
part of that period he WAS chairman of
the board. For some years he was
president of the Egremont creamery.
Both MIR, and Mrs Karner are mem
bers of the Egremont Corgreg ational
church. They have host of friends
and are held in high respect all through
southern Berkshire
They have a daughter. Mrs. Jennie
K. Benjamin, who lives with them.
They also have two grandsons Lieut..
Andrew K. Benjamin, United States
army, now stationed at Camp Gordon,
Ga, and Ralph A. Benjamin of Pitts
field; also two granddaughter. Mrs.
James l.. Sinclair OF Great Darlington
and Mrs. Richard X. Henry of Ever
EFT. There are also five great grand
children, Adele and Lila Sinclair,
Alice and Ralph A Benjamin, Jr. and
Barbara Henry.
Mr.. Karner hes brother, William
Karner in New York and two sisters,
Mrs. Sarah E. Dalzell of South Eyre
mont and Miss Lucy M. Karner of
Pitts6eld.
Connecticut western news. [volume] (Salisbury, Litchfield Co., Conn.) 1871-1970, 1918-03-07
THIRD LIBERTY LOAN
WILL START APRIL 6
New Drive VIII Begin on Anniversary
Of Americas Entry Into
e.. the War.

On April 6, the first anniversary OF
the United States entry into the war,
the third Liberty loan will open.
There wilt be a campaign of three or
four weeks.
In announcing the date, Secretary
McAdoo said the amount of the loan,
the interest rate and other features
such as convertibility of bonds of pre-
vi.us issues, maturity and terms of
payment, are yet to be determined,
and that new legislation will be neces
sary before plans can be completed.
The fact that the amount of the loan
Is dependent on further legislation in
dicates that it will be for more than
So, 600. 900, 900, the remainder of auth
orized but unissued bonds, and the
fact that certificates of indebtedness
now being sold in anticipation of the
loan bear Al per cent. afford some in
dication of the interest rate.
How large the loan shall be depends
largely, however on. the fate of the
pending war finance bill carrying al
appropriation of half billion dollars
and action OH the railroad bill, with
its appropriation of a similar amount.
Although Mr.. McAdoo made no
specific announcement, it is now taken
for granted in official circles that there
will be but one more loan before June
30, the end of the fiscal year.
The statement announcing the date
o the campaign was made at this
time, Secretary McAdoo explained, to
give every community time to prepare
for the big bond sale and he strongly
advocated popular demonstrations on
the day Of the opening of uhe loan and
the second year of the war.
Connecticut western news. [volume] (Salisbury, Litchfield Co., Conn.) 1871-1970, 1918-03-07
WORK OF RED CROSS
Baskets Placed in Drug Stores to Re.
ceive Tobacco for Our Soldiers.

The local Red Cross Auxiliary have
placed baskets in the drug stores to re-
ceive contribu ions of tobacco, candy
or gum which will be sent to the SOL
diers in France once month. This
plan has heen tried in other places and
has proven very successful. When buy
ing tobacco or candy, remember the
boys in the trenches by placing some
thing in this basket.
The following is report Of the
Treasurer of the North Canaan Auxil
iary for the month of February, 1918.
RECEIPTS. ..,. .,. -.,
Cash on hand $59s. "a
Members collection box .27
Dance 1900
Whist parties 161 90
Gentlemen's Whist 1850
Salisbury Auxiliary A. r. @.
in payment for 30 lbs. yarn
a5 50 % $500
Membership renewals 800
Contribution to Auxiliary,
Miss Geer 100
$839.O1
D1obO fSSEM 10.
Paid 5000 yds. gauze $187. so
| G. L Parsons g. Son 49.lS
Ives g PIERCE STA
Canaan Printing 90. .7E
rent and caretaker SOC
express and parcel post as
sundries 90
American Red Cross, subscri-
bling member 2.OC
$3.50. &c
Total Receipts $3.50. OF
Total Disbursements $50. &c
Cash on Hand $5S8.
Connecticut western news. [volume] (Salisbury, Litchfield Co., Conn.) 1871-1970, 1918-03-07
She Is Like the Reed.

Woman is like the reed which bends
to every breeze, but breaks not in the
tempest.-Archbishop Whately.
Putnam patriot., 1918-01-18
ORDER OF NOTICE

District of Putnam, ss. Probate Court, January 18th, 1918. Estate of Lucina E. Basto, late of Putnam, in said District, deceased. Upon the ap- plication of Calvin NJ. Munyan, pray ing that an instrument in writing purporting to be the last will and tes- tament, of said deceased, may be proved, approved and admitted to probate as such, as per application on file more fully appears, it is OR DERED-That said application be heard and determined at the Probate Office, in Putnam, in said district, on the 1st day of February, A. D. 1918, at 10 o'clock in the forenoon, and that notice be given of the pendency of said application and the time and place of hearing thereon by publish ing this order once in some newspaper having circulation in said district, and by giving notice to all persons interested therein, by mailing to each, postage paid, copy of this order all on or before the 18th day of January, A. D. 1918, and make return to this Court of notice given. Attest: DAV- ID FLAGG, Judge.
Putnam patriot., 1918-01-18
STANDARD OIL TANK TURNS
 OVER ON HILL

The large oil tank wagon of the Standard Oil Company tipped over on School House hill, Friday after noon Eugene Alvord, the driver, had a narrow escape from injury. He saved himself by jumping out on one of the horses. When it was. over Al word was sitting with his legs pinned under the horse, but he was not hurt
 The wagon was being driven down the hill, between three and four O. clock, on the way to Joys garage. It was full of gasolene for delivery and as the heavy load started down the hill it began to skid sideWise Near the Elmer Automobile station it tipped over When the driver saw it going he jumped. It was late in the evening before it was righted and the gasolene delivered Only little oil was lost and not much damage was done.
Putnam patriot., 1918-01-18
ORDER OF NOTICE

District of Thompson, ss. Probate Court, January 16th, A. D. 1918. Els tate of Helen Cranska, late of Thomp- son, Connecticut, in said District, de- ceased. Upon the application of Car oline M. Cranska, praying that an ln- strument in writing purporting to be the last will and testament of said Helen Cranska, deceased, may be proved, approved, allowed and admit ted to probate as per application on file more fully appears, 1t IS OK DERED, That said application be heard and determined at the Probate Office in Thompson, in said District, on the 26th day of January, A. D. 1918, at two o'clock in the afternoon and that a public notice be given Of the pendency of said application and time and place of hearing thereon, by publishing copy of this order once in a newspaper having circulation m said District, and by posting copy
 thereof, on the public signpost Tn the
 Town of Thompson in said District,
 at least six days before said day of
 baarino FRED A. MUNYAN, Judge.
Putnam patriot., 1918-01-18

State of Connecticut, District of Woodstock ss. Probate Court, Janu. ary 3rd, A. D. 1918. Estate of Gus tave Johnson, late of Woodstock, in said District, deceased. Upon the ap plication of Henry T. Child, praying that an instrument in writing pur- porting to be the last will and testa- ment of said Gustave Johnson, de- ceased, may be proved, approved, al lowed and admitted to probate as per application on file more fully appears, it is ORDERED, That said applica- ton be heard and determined at the Probate Office in Woodstock in said District, on the 1st day of February, A. D. 1918, at o'clock in the fore noon; and that public notice be giv- en of the pendency of said applica- tion and time and place of hearing thereon, by publishing a copy of this order twice in a newspaper having a circulation in said District, and by posting a copy thereof, on the public signpost in the Town of Woodstock in said District, at least l5 days be- fore said day of hearing. CLARENCE H. CHILD, Judge
Putnam patriot., 1918-01-18
LASSOOED A DEER WITH A TIN
 PAIL.

If you happen to see a deer with a tin pail hanging on its horn don't think it is rushing the growler." If the deer has not already gotten rid of the pail it would doubtless like to.
 The animal came down across the railroad tracks south of the railroad station last Saturday afternoon. Jo- seph Larrow was down back of Joys garage about to empty some ashes. As the deer dashed past him MT. Lar row was startled and threw tin pail he was carrying at the animal and the handle caught on one of the deer's horns. The last seen of the deer it was passing through the lum- Der yard of John o. Fox X Go.
 The boys in the garage are spon- sors for the above story.
Putnam patriot., 1918-01-18

The annual church day gathering was held at the chapel Tuesday. In spite of heavy storm about 70 peo- pie enjoyed the annual church dinner with a menu consistent with present food situations. The annual church meeting which followed resulted in the reelection of officers and com mittees The activities of the church were reported by the secretary and treasurer of the church and of the diffrent organizations connected with 1t. Satisfactory repairs and improve ments at the parsonage were reported and a special vote of thanks and ap- preciation was given to the young la dies of the "Pansy Band who rais- ed the money which has placed cleo tric lights in the church auditorium A new cabinet in which are to be placed the church pewter and silver reached the church just as the service closed.
 The following church history was written and read by Mrs. Henry Child;
Putnam patriot., 1918-01-18
ANNUAL CHURCH DAY AT WOODSTOCK


July 22 Mir Harrison was ill and the pulpit was supplied by Rev. Mir Hill. also on the following Sunday, very acceptably. In the evening of the 29th Rev. MT Beard. now secre- tary of Home Missionary Society. ad- dressed a union meeting of the c. E. societies of the town His appeal was a very earnest, enthusiastic one for the work.
 A vesper service was held Aug i9 in the church at i 430. A number of visiting musical friends freely gave of their talent, greatly to the editication of the good congregation present.
 Sunday, Oct. '. Mir. Barber gave an address at the evening service. It was in the form of farewell mes sage, as he had severed his cOnnec- tion with the school board of the town It was with deep regret that good bye was said for his ready help fulness will be greatly missed in the religious and other activities of the town.
 Patriotic Sunday was observed on Oct. 21 in accordance with the re- quest of the President. The church was decorated with flags of different nations, and as the clock was striking s11 the Star Spangled Banner was sung in union with churches all over these United States. The whole ser vice emphasized the great call for real patriotism and sacrifice in this hour of our country's need.
 Oct 2S Mrs. Ferris of Providence accompanied by her three daughters presented the cause of Syrian Relief The costumes of the different peoples of that country and Palestine were quite interesting, also implements dating back to the time of Christ, but still in use in Palestine. Her appeal for those stricken people resulted in the goodly sum of $33.00 given for the cause.
 Nov. 25 Rev MT Sargent exchang- ed with the pastor. The sermon was a stirring presentation of the needs in our country under the present war conditions.
 The Thanksgiving service of our auxiliary of Womens Board was held at the usual time.
 The last Sunday of the year was marked with no service. being the coldest day in December recorded for 40 years, as stated by one authority
 The record for the year sums up as follows: There have been five addi- tions, two by profession, three by let ter; four baptisms, four dismissed by letter to other church, and one death, making the membership the same, 1I0, with 59 families
 And now as this record is closed and we look forth upon the threshold of the New Year, we may ask perhaps little wearily, what more can we de? But we must feel that we can still have great faith and hope in the possibilities of the times in this war year of 1918
Putnam patriot., 1918-01-18
LIMITATION OF CLAIMS

At a Court of Probate holden at Woodstock, within and for the Dis trict of Woodstock on the 1lth day of January, A. D. 1918. Present Clar.. ence H. Child, Judge. On motion of Andrew G. Morse of North Ashford, Connecticut, Administrator on the in testate estate of Cora K. Barrett, late of Woodstock, within said district, de- ceased. This Court doth decree that six months from date hereof be all lowed and limited for the creditors ot said estate to exhibit their claims against the same to the Administrat- or and directs that public notice be given of this order by advertising in a newspaper published in Putnam hav- ing circulation in said district, and by posting copy thereof on the pub lie sign post in said town Of Wood stock, nearest the place where the de- ceased last dwelt. Certified from Rec ord CLARENCE H. CHILD, Judge.
Putnam patriot., 1918-01-18
COLORED COUPLE
 ARRESTED HERE
Willimantic Police Expected to
 Find One and Got Two.
Chief Killourney Took Elma Bates and Henry L. Dourous Back to
 Willimantic Monday Night

If you will go to the railroad sta tion you will find a young colored girl there: arrest her. l will come for her" This was the message received by Sergeant Julius Cordier of the Putnam police, from Chief Killour- ney of the Willimantic police, Mon day afternoon. How the Thread City chief knew the girl was there Is a mystery. But he did know it and she was there What he did not know was that Henry Dorous of Hampton was with her and claimed to be her husband. When informed that there was man in the case the local off cer was told to hold them both.
 Elma is a very pretty mulatto girl of 14 years. Dorous is good looking colored chap somewhat older. When the officer told them they were want ed in Willimantic they made no trou- ble, as they were taken to the police station and locked up. Dorous claimed that he married the girl in Webster a week ago Each carried a dress suit case and did not seem to mind the trouble in which they found themselvees. The officer says that Dorous gave the girls age as 23 in Webster.
 The girl was living in Willimantic with her grandmother She disap- peared January 5th, and the police were notified. A warrant charging her with being in danger of falling into the habits of vice was issued, and the arrest followed.
 The Willimantic chief came to Put nam and took the couple back, leav- ing here at o'clock in the evening.
 In the Willimantic police court Tuesday morning she pleaded guilty to the charge against her and she was released in the custody of her grand mother. Dorous had his case contin- ued and was released under bonds of Sl00.
Putnam patriot., 1918-01-18
SOME FACTS ABOUT BUYING
 THRIFT STAMPS
Everybody Is Urged to Help the
 Government.

In order to expedite the sale of thrift stamps and war savings certi- ficates among the school children of the state, the state director of the Connecticut war savings committee has ruled that postal savings stamps may be used for the purchase of thrift stamps
 The statement was made in some quarters that the sum of 25 cents was too large an amount to expect the smaller school children to accu- mulate at once. In order to overcome this difficulty the child can, at any postoffice, purchase one postal sav- ings stamp for ten cents. This stamp is attached to a U. s. postal savings card Spaces for nine stamps are provided, and when the card IS filled, with the addition of ten cents, se- cure four g cent thrift stamps at tached to thrift card.
 Bring out the stacker pennies; in- vest them in thrift stamps and war savings certificates" is the slogan adopted for the committee for a movement which, it is hoped, will re- suit in adding many thousands of dol lars to Connecticut's allotment of $26,000,0O0 in the national war say ings campaign.
 Local bankers estimated that there are at least 2,00O,0OO pennies tied up in childrens banks throughout the state These lie idle from one years end to another, and bear no interest Bankers admit that much money is withdrawn from circulation in the shape of pennies every year which, if diverted into other channels, would have a decidedly beneficial effect on the finances of Connecticut.
 At the present time there is in evil dence a shortage of pennies that threaters to result seriously unless idle eoppcrs are again put into circu- latio1 Bankers hold the Scent trol- ley fare partly responsible, but they also declare that the hoarding of pen nies by children is also partly respon- sible for the scarcity of these coins.
Putnam patriot., 1918-01-18
BOARD OF RELIEF NOTICE

The members of the Board of Re- lief for the town of Putnam will meet Friday, February 1st, at the Town Hall, Municipal Building, from 10 o,- clock g. m., to 12 m, and every day following except Satprdayp It tho same hours until further notice.
 JOSEPH ELES9x9