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Connecticut western news., 1918-10-24
District of Canaan,
Probate

DASAAA~ oA >dhooA, oo., IOUdCS
 Court, October 15, 1918.
 Estate of Richard J. Cunningham, late of Canaan in said district, de- ceased.
 Upon the application of Teresa N. Cunningham, of Canaan, Conn.,, praying that letters of administra- tion may be granted on said estate, as per application on file more fully appears it is
 ORDERED-That said application be heard and determined at the Pro- bate Office in North Canaan in said district on the 22d day of October, A. D. 1918, at 3 o'clock in the after noon, and that notice be given to all persons interested in said estate of the pendency of said application and time and place of hearing thereon, by publishing this order once in some newspaper having a circulation in said District, and by posting a copy thereof on the public sign post in said town of Canaan at Least five adys
Connecticut western news., 1918-10-24

District of Canaan, ss., Probate
 Court, October IS, 1918.
 Estate of Harriet E. Belden, late of Canaan, Conn.,, in said district, deceased. ..-.
 Upon the application of Walter I. Kellogg, of Canaan, praying that an instrument in writing purporting to be the last will and testament of said deceased be admitted to probate and that letters testamentary may be granted on said estate as per appli- cation on file more fully appears, it is
 ORDERED-That said application be heard and determined at the Pro- bate Office in North Canaan in said District on the 30th day of October A. D. 1918, at three o'clock in the afternoon, and that notice be given to all persons interested in said es- tate of the pendency application and time and place of hearing thereon, by publishing this order once in some newspaper having circulation in said District and by posting a copy thereof on the public sign post in the town of Canaan at least five days before the day of said hearing, to appear, if they see cause, at said time and place and be heard relative thereto, and make return to this court.
 Attest,
 David c. Whittlesey, Judge.
Connecticut western news., 1918-10-24
FOOD VIOLATION PENALTIES.

Miner, Reed x Tullock, New Haven, $5,OO0 to Red Cross, excessive profits {; Gorowitz & Friedman (two stores), Hartford, indefinite unfair order cut ting off all supplies, selling wheat flour at excessive prices and with insuff1- cient substitutes: c. Pastore & Co.,, Danbury. $100 to Red Cross, selling wheat flour without substitutes; Peter Gabrielle & Co. Danbury, $50 to Red Cross, selling wheat flour without sub- stitutes Phillip Hoffson, Hartford, in- definite unfair order on sugar, falsify- ing sugar statement.
Connecticut western news., 1918-10-24
Allyn Fuller,
 Town Clerk.

Estate of Martha A. Mallory, of Sharon, Conn. deceased.
 At Court of Probate helden at Sharon in and for the district of Sharon, on the 21st day of October A. D. 1918.
 Present Frank W. Dakin, Judge.
 Upon the application of William E. Mallory, praying that an instrument purporting to be the last will and testament of said deceased, be ad- mitted to probate, and that letters of administration with the will an- nexed, be granted on said estate, as per application on file it is ..s.-
 ORDERED-That the foreging ap- plication be heard and determined at the Probate Office in Sharon, in said District, on the 29th day of October A. D. 1918, at 2 o'clock in the afternoon; and that notice be given to all persons interested in said estate of the pendency of said appli- cation, and of this time and place of hearing thereon by publishing a copy of this order once in some news paper having a circulation in said district, and by posting copy of this order on the public sign-post in said town of Sharon at least five days be- fore the day of said hearing, to ap- pear if they see cause at said time and place, and be heard relative thereto and by sending marked copy of the paper containing the said order of notice by mail postage paid five days before said day of hearing adressed to Eleanor Rhynus, Sharon, Conn. and Leonard Rhynus, 276 Gregory St., Bridgeport, Conn. and return make to this court.
 Attest, Frank W. Dakin, / Judge. A true copy.
 Certified by Willard Baker, Clerk.
Connecticut western news., 1918-10-24
To the Board of County Commission
 ~~ GaS sA.lGoIL Cou~Au.

To the Board of County Commission ,ers for Litchfield County:
 I hereby apply for License to sell Spirituous and Intoxicating Liquors, Ale, Lager Beer, Rhine Wine, and Cider, at Brookside Inn, Town of Sharon. My place of busi- ness is not located within two hun dred feet in a direct line from any church edifce or public or parochial school, or the premises pertaining thereto, or any post office, public library or cemetery.
 Dated at Sharon this 18th day of October A. D. 1918.
 Charles E. Liner, Applicant. We, the undersigned, are electors and taxpayers, owning real estate, of the Town of Sharon and hereby sign and endorse the foregoing ap- plication of Charles E. Liner for a license, and hereby certify that said applicant is a suitable person to be licensed pursuant to said application. Dated at Sharon this 18th day of October A. D. 1918.
 Frank P. Haines
 F. A. Drum
 Fred l. Peabody
 John J. Monahan
 Geo. B. Klebes
 | hereby certify that the above named signers and endorsers are electors and taxpayers, owning real estate, in the Town of Sharon.
 Dated at Sharon, Ct. this 18th day of October A. D. 1918.
 James B. Wilbur, Town Clerk.
Connecticut western news., 1918-10-24
Notice

The Selectmen and Town Clerk of the Town of North Canaan, County of Litchfeld, State of Connecticut, hereby give notice that they will hold . session at the office of the Local Exemption Board in the Village of Canaan, in said Town of North Ca naan, on Friday, October 25th, 1918, from nine o'clock in the forenoon till five o'clock in the afternoon, to examine qualifications of electors and to admit to the electors oath those who shall be found qualified. Dated at North Canaan, Conn, this 21st day of October, A. D. 1918.
 Charles c. Smith
 Charles H. Goodwin
 Clayton M. Benjamin
 Selectmen. Allyn Fuller,
Connecticut western news., 1918-10-24
Assessors Notice

All persons liable to pay taxes in the town of North Canaan are hereby notified to return to the assessors on or before the first day of November 1918, written or printed list, prop erly signed and sworn to, of all tax able property owned by them on the first day of October, 1918. Those failing to make list will be charged with a penalty of 10 per cent. addi- tional, according to. law.
 J. c. Stevens
 W. J. Reel
 J. N. VanDeusen
 Assessors. Dated at North Canaan, October 15, 1918.
Connecticut western news., 1918-10-24
Conserve Enthusiasm.

Are you a boy or girl who becomes very enthusiastic about some nice thing you want to do? Be careful not to be so enthusiastic in starting a new undertaking that you have no energy left for carrying it through to com pletion. Enthusiasm is an important factor in success, but it must be a steady flow, and not burst forth like some of the geysers which send a spout of water skyward, and then are quiet for A hours.-Exchange
Connecticut western news., 1918-10-24
1e1e-191o HOOVER HOME
 CARD TO BE DISTRIBUTED.

During the last week in October every one of tic 100000 homes in Con- necticut, whether or not they signed the Hoover pledge card a year ago, will be given the new 191S-1919 home card, containing the Food Admnistra- tion's winter program for continued in- tenSive conservation of all food stuffs, and any home that is missed by the distributors may secure the new home card from the local food director of the town.
Connecticut western news., 1918-10-24
To the Board of County Commission
 CTS for Litchfeld County:

To the Board of County Commission CTS for Litchfield County:
 hereby apply for License to sell Spirituous and Intoxicating Liquors, Ale, Lager Beer, Rhine Wine and Cider, at Sharon Inn, Main St., Town of Sharon. My place of business (is located within 200 feet) in direct line from any church edifice or public or parochial school, or the premises pertaining thereto, or any post office, public library, or cemetery.
 Dated at Sharon, Conn. this 14th day of October A. D. 1918.
 Geo. S. Kirby, Applicant. We, the undersigned, are electors and taxpayers, wning real estate, of the Town of Sharon and hereby sign and endorse the foregoing ap- plication of Geo. s. Kirby for li- cense, and hereby certify that said applicant is a suitable person to be li- censed persuant to said application. Dated at Sharon, Ct. this 14th day of October A. D. 1918.
 Frank N. Wilcox
 Thos. Flanigan
 John Leach
 Louis Miller
 E. H. Middlebrook
 I hereby certify that the above named signers and endorsers are electors and taxpayers, owning real estate, in the Town of Sharon.
 Dated at Sharon, Conn. this 14th day of October A. D. 1918.
 James B. Wilbur, Town Clerk.
Connecticut western news., 1918-10-24

before the said day of hearing, to appear, if they see cause, at said time and place and be heard relative thereto, and make return to this court.
 Attest: David c. Whittlesey, Judge
Connecticut western news., 1918-10-24
FLOUR RULE AMENDED.

Retail grocers may sell six pounds of substitutes with an eighth-barrel bag half pounds. This avoids the compli- cation of fractional pounds necessi- tated by the exact foUr-to-one propor- tion. e
Connecticut western news., 1918-10-24
Hay and Straw

ray
 Outside of the top grades of timothy hay there Is still ra ther an easy tone to the market under liberal offerings. Re- ceipts were 617 tons. Rye straw is steady. Receipts were 40 tons.
 BEEVES. - Prime steers, $17@17.75; butcher grades, $SQ16.50.
 SHEEP AND LAMBS.-Choice lambs, $17.5O01S, cun to fair, $13Q1725:' year lings, $14@1S; sheep, $5@l3.75.
 HOGS. - Workers, $20.9O02125; pigs, $2O75; mixed, $z0.9O02I25; heavy, s2O7 @2l; roughs, $17@l7.i5; stags, $14@15.
Connecticut western news., 1918-10-24
PRESIDENT COMMENDS COUNCILS OF DEFENSE;
 TO INCREASE DUTIES

Tasks and Scope of State Organizations and Their Local Agencies to Be Made Greater-Secretary Baker Reports Million Americans Mobi- Ezed for Service and Suggests That Mighty
 Army Be Fully Used-CaIls Councils
 Guardians of Civilian Morale"
Connecticut western news., 1918-10-24
ordiaily and sincerely yours.
 WOODROW WILSON" "
Secretary Bakers Letter.

The letter from Secretary Baker calling attention to the activities CT the state councils of defense and out !ininG their ability to handle War worG
Crittenden record-press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1909-191?, 1918-01-03
Rural C,rner Examin,tion

The United States Civil Ser.
vice Commission has announced
an examination for the County
Of Cri,ter den, TO b. held at
Marion. Kentucky. on Jan, Is,
1918 to fill the position of rural
carrier a, rolu KY, and vacan.
cies that may later occur on
rural routes from other post
offices IN the aforementioned
county. The examination will
be open ,nly to male citizens
who are actually domlciled in
the territory of a post Office in
the county and who meet the
other requirements set forth in
Form No. 1877. This form and
application blanks may be oh.
tanned from the offices mention.
ed above or from the United
States Civil Service Commission
at Washington at the earliest
practicable date.
Crittenden record-press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1909-191?, 1918-01-03

YI)6AIHSi
lNT>RN-,-1
ss~.-z-s,e--ssSSS>rs=r---~

The word has just b zen re .eiv.
e1 that Uncle Charlie Burgett
who has been the head carpen.
ter in erecting tho new Y. NJ. c.
A building, has just passed
away. Mr.. Burgett resided in
Marion, Ky. but has b zen staying
at the hotel where about a week
ago he was stricken with paraly.
sis. Uncle Charlie" as we
had learned 10 call him, had won
a place of high esteem 10 the
hearts of the people of Rosiclare.
Though he was over 70 years
OIL he performed the difficult
and important task of framing
the roof and interior OF the
largest building in the county
in mastery fashion. lie took
great pride in his work and IN
Ms own words put things up
. stay" Despite his years il
would have taxed the efforts Of
Crittenden record-press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1909-191?, 1918-01-03
Newcom-Koon

A quietly solemnized marriage
of yesterday was that of MISS
Tres Koon and Mr. c. c. New.
c,m. which took plac, at 8 o'clock
at the home of the officiant, the
Rev. c. L. Skinner. The attend
ants were the brides sister.
Mrs. Nell X. Miller. and friend,
and Mr.. and Mrs. Bradshaw.
The bride. who is the daughter
of Mr.. and Mrs. j. B. Koon Of
Kentucky has many friends
here where she has made her
home with her sister for the
past two years. She wore a
travelling costume Of blue cloth
with hat to match.
Mr.. Ne~com is from Marion,
KY, and they will leave shortly
to make their home there.
Nashville Banner
The groom is a son of Yes
Newcom Of the Weston c,ion,
and is teacher of note, having
resided in Colorado for several
years. The bride is also u teach.
er and il was here in this county
that the attachment was formed
which has ripaned into love the
consumation Of which was the
marriage OF last week. They
have the best wishes Of many
friends.
Crittenden record-press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1909-191?, 1918-01-03
Snmmerville. Vaughn

Mr.. Percy Summervil.e vi tie
NATION section and Miss Ruby
Vaughn of Seminar ,seeiiI1
were united in mar. iage Friday
afteno n. Dec. 2l,t 1917 at 2
o'clocS, Rev. r. F. Richal dson
officiating ia beautiful and i'm
pressiva ceremony. They were
attended By Mr.. Doy,e Vaughn.
a cousin of the bride ard Miss
Allene Mum, a Rosa bud belle
The bridal parry was en'er-
tanned a, the h,ma Of Mr.. and
Mrs. Joan Vaush the brides
parents that evening and next
day they went 20 the home Of
Mr.. and Mrs. 6, D. Summervillc
wh,re a wedding bAno Jet vas
ser,ed at high n.o2. III y vi
60 to house keeping as som as
they can get t'eir home flied
up and furnished. This wed.
ding unites two of the county's
most prominent families. the
bride being a grand daughter of
the late Peter Shoemaker, the
merchant, farmer, capitalist;
and the groom a grandson of R.
L. Moore, ST.. the merchant,
banker of Nation. The bride
is a graduate of the Marion
Graded and High school and is
quite pretty and we'll versed in
those traits needful in a house.
wife in this day of progress.
The groom is the youngest son
of Mr.. and Mrs. G. D. Summer.
vile and will make a husband
worthy of his bonny bride.
Crittenden record-press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1909-191?, 1918-01-03
COULD HARDLY
STAND ALONE
Terrible Suffering From Headache
Sideaehe, Baekache, and Weak
ness, Relieved by Cardui,
Says This Texas Lady.

Gonzales, Tex Mrs. Minnie Phil
pot, Of this place, writes: "Five years
ago was taken with a pain IN ny
lett aide. II was right under 10y
hit rib. 1t would commelce with M
aching and extend up into my left
shoulder and on down into my back
BY that time the pain would he 20
severe would have TO take TO bed
and suffered usually about three days
III suffered this way for three year,
and got 10 be mere skeleton and was
90 weak could hardly stand alone
Was not able 10 30 anywhere and had
10 let my house work 20. i suffered
awful with a pain In my back end
had the headache all the time. list
was unable 10 DO thing. Ny We
was misery, my stomach get imam
awful condition, caused from taking
60 much medicine. suffered so much
rain. | had just aboct gwen Up all
hopes OF our getting anything 10 heir
the.
One day a Birthday hiu.rac was
thrown In NY yard. Ai,S rcaG.ri
lis testimonials dccidtd {, t~y CIR
dul, and aui" a thankful TIA: | 1iG
Tor ] began 10 improve whom on N,
second bDt'le...l am row We.
woman ard feeling fine and the cur
1as been permanent for il has he.
We years since Ey awful bad hCali
/ viii always PISiSc and recOmmtns
srdui." Try Caydui today. E,e
Crittenden record-press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1909-191?, 1918-01-03
Dies 10 The Service
OF The U. S. Government

Eugene Threlkeld only son OF
II. J.. and Molly Threlkeld OF
Carrsvil!e, KY, died in the hospi-
tai a, Camp ra> lor Louisville
ky., Dec. 10th, 1917. Mcas,es
followed by pneumonia and an op.
Grafton was the cause OF his death.
He was one oil Livingston Coun-
tvs handsomest and most promls-
ing young men, And bid fair to
make his mark in the world and in
the service oil his country. While
he was the only son and only
child in the Threlkeld home, yet
he was not a spoiled boy.
Exemplary and manly are but fee
bic words to use in expressing the
traits OF character that belonged to
this young life. Moral, religious
and clean, high toned and a real
patriot at heart. While in the
hospital he told his father and
mother tina, he would love to yet
well and Come home, bu, said he
was in the hands OF bis country
and oil his God. II he 70, well he
Crittenden record-press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1909-191?, 1918-01-03
Luther Morse Dead

John Luther Morse was born
August 18th, 1896. He profess
ed faith 10 Christ and joined the
Cumberland Preby terrain church
at Sugar Grove in Oct. 1907 at
the age Of II years. As he
grew older he became worldly
minded and for a time seemed to
lose sight of God, but 10 his last
illness he came back to God and
like the ''prodical aon" he re-
pented of all his sins. He said
IL it was Gods will for him to
live. he would live and serve
Crittenden record-press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1909-191?, 1918-01-03

Harrison Dane Mcdowell, Dor
in this County in Feb. 18TH, 1894
son OF Jasper n. Mcdowell and
Ellen Porter Mcdowell, died Sun.
day morning, Dec. Soth., 1917, OF
measles and pneumonia, at Sackcts
Harbor, y. Y, where he volunteer.
ed to serve about months ago.
Capt. McGlorer OF IT. Madison
wired his father for instructions as
to the disposition OF the body and
received orders to ship the re-
mains back TO his old home for
burial.
The interment will take place at
Pleasant Hill Church where his
mother and two sister are buried;
but the exact date will depend on
the Tina the corps arrives here
from the east.
Crittenden record-press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1909-191?, 1918-01-03

Charles Joseph Burget was
born in Baden Germany. March
3lst lS45. tie came to Marion
in 1869 from Terre Haute, Ind
lana. He was married to Miss.
Susan Z. Parmley Of this county
Oct, 18th, 1871. He unite d with
the NJ. E. Church South of this
city a few years ago, since then.
every Sunday morning you would
see him at his usual pew at the
services in that church. He
died in Rosiclare Ills. Dec. Goth
1917 at 2.30 P. M. His remains
were brought here for burial.
the funeral being conducted at
the residence by the Rev. James
A. Chandler of Lou svile Ky.
He leaves a wife, one son,
John N. Burget of DllIss Texas
and five daughters, Mrs. ]. NJ.
Fritts. Mrs. Emmit Fritts, and
Miss Gussie Of this place, Mrs
Emma Hill of Crayne Ky, and
Mrs Marion Clark of Sikeston,
No
The Record Press extends all
sympathy to his loved ones.
Crittenden record-press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1909-191?, 1918-01-03
SALEM

A happy New Year. May il bring
Peace on earth and good will to man.
Misses. Joy Larue. Corinne Graves,
Marjorie Pierce. and Lois Roberts.
returned to School work in Bowling
Green Jan LIST. having spent the honl
days with home folk.
Miss Electa Avis has sold hsr farm
TO John Watson and moved TO town
with her mother.
Earl Clark, Electrician Of the Battle
ship. New Jersey" spent a short
furiough with home folks in
Pinckneyville. Gay Clark Dennis
Gibbs and Max Johnson OF Camp
Shelby, slso enjoyed the holidays with
home folks.
Frank Holland and family o. Saw.
avna, Tenn. visited parents and friends
here. and Pincknry lille last week.
Prof phelps and wife visited
James Sullenger and family near
Marion last week
Miss Nell Underwood spent the holi.
days with homefoik. near liamil,oa
and Miss Lilisn Love with folks near
Csrrsyillc.
The New Year finds our school NOV.
ing 90 10 greater work and higher
standards In the hands OF progressive
teachers L., parents send their chill.
dren to school.
Mrs Elvin Marshall returned TO her
home in Ku,tawa Monday after a sew
eral weeks visit here. The guest Of
Miss Heul,on Riley.
Mrs Aida Wolford and daughter,
Miss Willie. attended the ERere
Threlkeld funeral services in Marion
Monday.
The Christmas Giving Spirl, abound.
ed most delightfully."- here. the Ner.
chants report an unusually large holi.
day trade. The Sunday S'h ,ol and
Public School distributed gifts alike
TO all The Baptist pastor and family
were most generously remembered.
His home was a veritable display Of
useful articles from pan,ryp Library
Happy pastor Among loyal people.
hesdames d Harris. Alma Mat
lock. Vena Waddel. and Ada Woford
gave the young people delightful en-.
tertainments III their h,m's during
the holidays
Crittenden record-press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1909-191?, 1918-01-03
would be willing to go to France

would be willing to go to France
OF serve in the United States OF 20
home as the government thought
best and If it was the Lords will
that he should not yet well he was
ready to die.
Such heroism is rarely manifest
el in one 50 Young He served
his country well and gave his, all
for the cause u human liberty.
NisouS OF the deep blue ocean, Tia,
murdcrous submarine and the bat
tie SCARED fields OF sunny suffer
ins France will never Cross his
pathway no more
The boast OF heraldry
The pomp OF power
And all that wealth or beauty
eyer
Await alike the inevitable hour
gave,
The paths OF glory leads but tc
the grave
A treasured sacrifice in a glorious
cause,
The cause OF suffering and bleed.
ing humanity. A MARTYR to free
doms cause. A true soldier cheer.
full and loyal to the sacred oath he
made 10 his country. 4 devotec a,
the shine OF Old Glory and at thu
altar OF his God.
Peace to his ashes And Will,
his body lies in the beautiful Gem
etery at Marion, n.y., where it wa,
laid by tender and loving hands or
New Years day 1918. His memor,
lives in the hearts OF hundreds o
kind friends who shall never forge
that he died in a glorious cause anc
shall have bis reward in this worl,
and in the world to come.
Crittenden record-press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1909-191?, 1918-01-03
him always; but if it was Gods

him always; but if it was Gods
will Tor him t. die. be was
ready t. 90. His suffering was
so great that in his last hours he
prayed for God to take him to
Heaven. out of his suffering.
H expressed regret that he
had net improved his time since
he had been a christian and said
that he saw where he could
have done so much good had he
lived a true christian life all the
time.
The night before he died, he
called the family into his room
and gave them his dying mess
age. 1t was a beautiful one, and
one they will never forget. He
also left a message for his broth.
er Issm, who is now in France.
He was ambitious to serve his
country and joined the army but
was rejected on account of or
ganic heart trolbl'. He was a
loving son and brother, alwa, s
re ldy u help in any way. Ga
&C unit Of his fral strength he
had to give up farm work. He
went to Detroit. Mich and was
made manager of enc depart
m mt Of the Packard NJ to- Co +,
but gave up that position when
his older brother. Lee was called
to the training station a, Louis
vile, and come home TO help in
harvesting the crops. His
strength was not sufficient for
the work and he was compelled
to quit work. Not hint of his
failing strength was ever heard
by his mother as long as he was
abe to be Np. He was always
cheerful. kind hearted, and gen.
erous: a friend to all.
He died Dec. 9th 1917, at the
age Of q years 4 months and 4
days. The funeral was conduct
ed by Rev. W. 7. Oakley in the
presence Of large and sympa.
the,ic congregation. The floral
offering was beautiful, the cas-
ket being complet II covered
with the prettiest of flowers.
Luther leaves a faithful moth.
err, three brother. and four sis.
tiers. they being: Ruth. Lee,
Isam, Carrie, Reb cca. Fannie,
and Dean. Eight children,
and Luther, the fifth being the
first to die. His father ha wing
died a number of years ago in
California
The f neral was held in Sugar
Gro,e church and the body laid
20 rest in The Sugar Grove Gem.
ttry.