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Connecticut western news. [volume] (Salisbury, Litchfield Co., Conn.) 1871-1970, 1918-02-28
Ashley Falls

Miss Bel tina Woodford returned home
last week rom Chester. where she
spent the past month with friends.
The Southern Berkshire Marble
Company have shipped two cars of
marble to large tirm in New Haven.
The Village Improvement society
held Il meeting last Thursday evening
at Maplewood Inn.
Mr.. and Mrs George Hall were re-
cent guests of friends in Aenox.
Miss Lily LoverIne has returned
from a visit with relatives in South
Canaan.
W. Il. Brewer of Mill River has
been visiting his daughter, Mrs. w. 5.
VanDeusen.
Mrs. William Joyner of Williams.
VILE has been visiting in town.
Joseph Deloge of the u. s Navy
stationed at Newport, spent the recent
week. end at his home.
E. l. Woodford purchased q Ford
automobile for his business in PittsfieId
last week.
Herman Handel has purchased the
cottage opposite f. FL. Smiths dry
goods store, OF the estate of the late
George Wood.
Owing to the coal scarcity, many
families are graspIng the situation by
putting in a store of wood. One of this
lumber Is the veteran horseman, My
ron Decker. although not owning a
wood lot has chopped down two fine
apple trees.
The Red Mills are running fro M
early IN the morning until late at
night. Mr.. Durham finds it almost i'm
possible to supply the orders, grists
from as far as Hillsdale are coming in
for buckwheat while rye -four Is re-
ceived from even greater distances.
Mrs Augusta q. Day. aged SO years
died in Great Darlington on Monday,
Feb. Is Mrs. Day was born in Ashley
Falls, June l, 184S, the daughter of
Mr. anu Mrs Grove Griffin. She lived
Ii that town until 46 years ago, when
she married the late George s. Day.
Since then Mrs Day had lived in Great
Darlington in the Day homestead, near
the foot of Three Mile hull.
She was a member of the Congrega-
tional church ana inuun interested in
church work. She is survived by three
SONS. Edward of Worcester, Warren H.
of Great Barn. ngton and George $ of
Waterbury, aud one laughter, Mrs
Harry BAckus OF Waterbury. A half
brothe., John A. Griffin of Sheffield
also survives
Miss Ruin Landon spent Saturday in
Canaan
William Hurley of Dostrn spent he
week end in town.
Connecticut western news. [volume] (Salisbury, Litchfield Co., Conn.) 1871-1970, 1918-02-28
Sharon

Robert Geer of New York city spent
a few days at the Sharon Inn AnI.ex
The Sharon Grove, Woodmen Circle
will hold progressive euchre parry at
their rooms on Thurs lay evening, Feb.
29th
The Misses Helen O Smith of Pleas
antville and May Smith of New York
city enjoyed Westinghouse birthday
and the weekend with their parents.
Mr. and Mrs Geo II Smith.
Mr.. and Mrs. Gerald ID Eggleston
and daughter, Geraldine of New York
city and Mrs. Il J.. Forte OF Pittsiord
Vt. were in town. called here by the
illness aud death of their sister. Miss
Annie J Egeleston
Miss Myrtle W. Thompson of Pleas
antvi le, N. Y, was a gaest at the
home of Mrs. Chas Rnynus over the
holiday and week end.
Chas. Fairchild died at his late
home on Feb 10Th Mr.. Fairohild had
been in poor health for some time past,
but it was only during the past month
that he had besn confined to his bed
The funeral was held at his home on
Thursday. Mr.. Fairchild Is survived
by his wife and three small children
to whom the sympathy of the commun
ity is extended. .-.
The annual meeting of the Sharon
Fire District will be held in the town
hall on Tuesday, March 9Th.
Mrs E. P. Hazard has been seriously
i'll with appendicitis.
Miss Annie J. Eggleston, youngest
daughter of Mr., and Mrs. D. N. Egg
lesion died at the Sharon hospital on
Wednesday, Feb. 90. The funeral was
held from her late home on Saturday
at O'Clock. The sincere sympathy of
the entire community is extended to
the bereaved family in their afflictjon.
Connecticut western news. [volume] (Salisbury, Litchfield Co., Conn.) 1871-1970, 1918-02-28
West Cornwall

=. mise O'Dcnnell is again able to be
out after his recent attack of pneu-
monia.
Seven rom Cornwall Grange attend
Ell Pomona at Gaylordsville last week
Wednesday, and four more stated but
owing to bad roads were unable to
reach the station. Doubtless wea ther
and travelling interfered with the
plans of others for there was a small
attendance. Only about sixty-five for
the afternoon session, which Was the
best one we have had for some time.
Past State Master Sherwood Miss
Emily Bronson end A. W. Manchester
for the principal speakers, aided by
J. s. Chaffee, Z. K. SoUthwick, /. T.
Stafford, g. A. Vincenj and Mr. Her.
rick gave us an excellent lecturers
to the interest OF the meeting The May
meeting is to be with Webutuck and
the August meeting with Hollenbeck.
Mrs. W. o. Hart came home last
week, NIT yet well, but able to come
home.
Mr.. Westbrook is gaining and able
to get out doors on a piazza for a sun
bath on our beautiful spring Monday
Miss Lucy Ives is gaining but not
yet able to teach. Miss Amelia Hart is
supplying for her.
James Gold, who broke his collar
bone is able to attend school, although
unable to use che arm.
Mrs. Niles Scoville is spending some
time with Mrs. W. E. Sheppard of
Falls Village. t
Correspondents are urged to send in
copy for The News by Tuesday morn
ing.
Connecticut western news. [volume] (Salisbury, Litchfield Co., Conn.) 1871-1970, 1918-02-28
NOTICE CONCERNING THE Elk
ALTON FOR TESTERS OF
MILK AND CREAM

In accordance with the provisions of
Chapter 221 of the Public Acts of 1917,
notice is hereby given that examina.
tions of persons who may engage in
testing any milk or cream to be sold
to the public on the basis of butter fat
content, will be held Tuesday, March
8, 1918, at HOO A. NJ, at the Con-
necticut Agricultural Experiment Sta
ton, New Haven, and at the Division
of Dairy Husbandry, Connecticut Ag-
ricultural College, Storrs. Detailed in.
formation will be supplied by address,
ing the Dairy and Food Commissioners,
State Capitol, Hartford
Thomas Holt,
Dairy and Food Commissioners.
Connecticut western news. [volume] (Salisbury, Litchfield Co., Conn.) 1871-1970, 1918-02-28
LEGAL NOTICES.

INSTRUCT OF CANAAN, S., Pro-
- bate Court, February 10, 1918.
Estate of Greenwood K. Oliver. late
of North Canaan, in said district, de-
ceased.
The Court of Probate for the District
of Canaan hath limited and allowed
six months from the date hereof, for
the creditors of said estate to exhibit
their claims for settlement. Those who
neglect to present their accounts prop
erly attested, within said time, will be
debarred recovery. All persons in
debted to said Estate are requested to
make immediate payment to
Arthur B. Crichton,
Administrator,
Canaan, Conn.
Connecticut western news. [volume] (Salisbury, Litchfield Co., Conn.) 1871-1970, 1918-02-28
NEWS from REARBY row MS
Falls Village

Miss Clara Durham of New Haven,
has been spending few days here with
her mother, Mrs Emma Durham.
Plans are being discussed to give a
play in the near future for the benefits
of the Red Gro s
Mrs. e Hornbeck spent Monday
in Pittstield, Mass, where Mr.. Horn
beck is patient at the House of Mercy
hospit
Miss Edith Popple of New Britain
was recent guest of Mrs. Emil Mer
tens
Miss Margaret Way of Brooklyn, N.
Y. spent few days last week at W.
Kellogg's = ,. -...
A large number from here attended
the Washington birthda dance given
oy the Home Guard in Canaan last
week. -
John T. Bartle spent few days in
! New York last week, returning Satur.
day evening. .-.-'.-9 >-.. ss..---
Messrs Gaylord and Tracy were in
Hartford last Monday on business.
DR.. Shame has been called to his
home in Norwich to assist in settling
mp his fathers estate. -.s
Miss Mildred Pratt, who has been
nursing for DR. Shannon has resigned
her position and left for her home in
Brooklyn, N. Y.
George W. Capron was q weekend
guest of his mother. ..--
Miss Lucy Randall spent sunday
with Mr.. and Mrs. George w. Hall In
Canaan. ...
Mrs. Walter Lord of Bridgeport was
in town for short stay last week.
Mrs Nellie Sanford and Miss Flea
. nor Tracy spent Thursday in Pittsfeld,
. Mass.
Miss Ray Hazeltine of Hartford is
visiting her parents, Rev. and Mrs
Il. L. Hazeltine. for short time.
William Souto la spending few
weeks in New York city.
E FL. Marcy of Bethel was recent
guest of his brother, M. G. Marcy.
Mrs. Caroline Sedgwick has been
visiting her parents in Winchester.
Ward FinkIe of Hyde Park, Mass.
spent few days with his sister, Mrs.
Mary Blake last week.
Mrs. Wolfe who has been ill, is
slowly improving.
Mrs. Barney Smith spent the week
end with friends in New York city.
Mrs. @. W. Andrus is visiting her
aunt, Mrs, T. +. Watson.
This town has not seen car OF coal
since last November. --
1t ia understood that an effort is be-
ing made to secure discharge from
the army for Otho Sabin. ~
All correspondents are urged to get
news in by Tuesday morning.
Ralph Woodin has opened the black
smith shop formerly conducted by the
late o. ]. Sabin.
Mr.. Bates has purchased slaall
wood job on Sugar Hill from James
McCroIy.
Archibald Barney has left for Water
bury, where he has secured good
position.
Connecticut western news. [volume] (Salisbury, Litchfield Co., Conn.) 1871-1970, 1918-02-28
Huntsville

Mrs. George Judd is on the sick list.
Mrs. B. z. Morris who has been
spending sometime with he1 daughter,
Mrs. Frank Bushey has gone to
Sheffield where she will visit her son.
Miss L. West who has been spending
a few days with her niece. Mrs. Lover
ing of Ashley Falls has returned to her
home. ....
Correspondents are urged to send in
copy for The News not later than
Tuesday morning. .ss
Connecticut western news. [volume] (Salisbury, Litchfield Co., Conn.) 1871-1970, 1918-02-28
East Canaan

There was no service Sunday morn.
ing Rev. M j.. B. Fuller preached in
Norfolk. Sunday School was held as
usual.
The W. O. T. U. meeting held We'd.
nesday last, was we'll attended. The
program consisted of readings, recita.
tions and music. A lunch of coffee and
cake was served.
The roads have been in bad shape
since the break up of last week. One
day no teams or cars -ould get through.
Some were stalled and horses drew
them out. Several men have been
working at the ice. and blasting was
tried, to break it up.
The Cheerful Workers will meet
with Miss Mary Stratton Saturday
afternoon at $780,
The ladies will hold a missionary
nesting at the conference room, Tues.
day, March 9th at p. m. Lunch will
be served after it.
Clinton Miller was at B. J. Stevens
over Sunday. Camp life is agreeing
with the boys, if he is a Tair sample.
George Miner of Salisbury, who has
been home from the navy few days,
was at Joseph Rix's Sunday.
Mrs. H H. Ridge of Ct. Darlington
was an over Sunday guest at H. f.
Lawreaces. -
The subject of Mr.. Fuller's. sermon
Sunday morning will be 1.-THE deeper
meaning of the Blood OF Christi. The
Lords Supper will be observed at che
ctOse o. the service
Correspondents are urged to send in
copy for The News by Tuesday morn
ing.
Connecticut western news. [volume] (Salisbury, Litchfield Co., Conn.) 1871-1970, 1918-02-28
NOTICE.

All persons indebted to Henry O.
Stevens are requested to make payment
within the next thirty days. All per-
sons having bills against said H. O.
Stevens are requested to present them
a. once. Any bills not presented with
in thirty days will be dcbarred re-
covery.
Henry @. Stevens
East Canaan, Conn.
February 81, 1918
Connecticut western news. [volume] (Salisbury, Litchfield Co., Conn.) 1871-1970, 1918-02-28
South Canaan

Miss L. NJ West who has been
spending a week with Mrs. Lyle
Lowering in Ashley Falls, Mass. re-
turned home Saturday.
Miss May Bosworth visited her
friend, Mrs. T.. Y. Gillette in CT.
Darlington last week.
Correspondents are urged to send in
copy for The News by Tuesday morn
ing
Connecticut western news. [volume] (Salisbury, Litchfield Co., Conn.) 1871-1970, 1918-02-28
DISTRICT OF SHARON IS. Pro-

DISTRICT OF SHARON IS. Pro-
- bate Court. February 14th, 1918.
Estate of Frsnz Albert Schreier late
of Sharon in said district, deceased
The Court of Probate for the district
of Sharon hath limited and allowed
six months from date hereof, for the
creditors of said Estate to exhibit their
claims for settlement. Those " no neg.
lect to present their accounts, properly
attested, within said time, will be de-
barred a recovery. All persons indebted
to said Estate are requested to make
Immediate payment to
Arthur o. Bierce, Administrator.
Post Office address, Sharon, Conn.
Connecticut western news. [volume] (Salisbury, Litchfield Co., Conn.) 1871-1970, 1918-02-28

Brothers of Torrington: through David
Heady expires on March Sth, 1918.
- All persons are warned against re-
moving any Lumber, Logs, Wood,
Chips or Saw Dust from ssid lot after
the above date.
Arson A. Lawrence.
Connecticut western news. [volume] (Salisbury, Litchfield Co., Conn.) 1871-1970, 1918-02-28
NOTICE.

Is hereby given that the time limit
for the removal of Lumber, Logs,
Wood, etc. from my lot in "Squsbble"
$50 oalled) In East Canaan, given with
the sale of same TO the Hotchkiss
Connecticut western news. [volume] (Salisbury, Litchfield Co., Conn.) 1871-1970, 1918-02-28

The annual expenditure of the
United States for candy is approx
mately $500, 900, 900.
Connecticut western news. [volume] (Salisbury, Litchfield Co., Conn.) 1871-1970, 1918-02-28
for a faint heart.

Tor faint heart.
Correspondents are urged to send N
copy for The News by Tuesday morn.
ing.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-02-09
GREATEST NAVY IN
WORLD FOR AMERICA
Secretary Daniels Declares Our Sea
Force Will Excel All Other Coun-
tries in Near Future.

Washington. Feb. g. Secretary
Daniels said in a speech at the Ma
tional Press club last night that the
time was coming when President
Wilson's dreams uttered at ST. Louis
would be realized; that the United
States shall have incomparably the
greatest navy in the world" This re-
suit, he said, will be accomplished
with the aid of Henry Ford and some
other gentlemen.
Mr. Daniels spoke briefly at a pri-
vate exhibition of official pictures of
the navy. He extolled the work of
the navy since the war began as hav-
ing been filled with glory.
IT do not believe" he said, that
any other organization in the world
is so filled with the spirit of enthus-
iasm and team work. From the new
est recruit to the youngest admiral
for we have no old admirals and the
navy is boy organization-they are
eaver to continue the great record
made in protecting the country
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-02-09

To protect soldiers and sailors as
well as civilians against the dangers
Of immortality is one of the most i'm
portant tasks confronting the women
OF this country" said DR.. Valeria H.
Parker when asked about measures
Deang taken to prevent diseases due
to immortality in the army and navy.
DIR. Parker is chairman of the health
and recreation committee, comittee
on woman's activities, Connecticut
State Council of Defense She said.
in an interview made public today
by the. State Defense Council:
70 stamp out from the army and
navy those terrible contagious dis
eases which have their rise in i'm
morality but find many victims
among the innocent is a problem
which, for the first time in the his
tory Of the world our nation
is facing fairly and squarely. Sue
cess is dealing with the problem
depends mainly upon two things
first recognition Of the Importance
OF the moral issue; second, an
awakening of the sense of response
bll1ty of the community at large
Medical prophylaXis must be contin-
ued as military routine until moral
prophylaxis-the single standard of
gained a stronger foot
hold among officers and men alike
We cannot succeed in a solution Of
the problem if rigid zones are es-
tabllshed about military environments
while communities outside of the
zones continue to allow al
coholism and immorality to flourish.
Every man in the army and navy
should receive through carefully Sc
lected literature and lectures the
facts Of life in a clean, straightfor-
ward way. That many of our young
men have passed from home, school
and church without having had
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-02-09

Home of Marshall Wright Reduced
to Ruin by Flames.

Fire destroyed the home of Mar
shall Wright at Elm Hill late yester-
day afternoon. In attempting to ex-
tinguish the flames, which were dis
covered about $50 o'clock, Mrs.
Wright sustained painful burns, ne
cessitating medical attention.
Mr.. Wright went to Rocky Hill yes
terday, leaving his wife and daugh-
ter at home. The fire was discovered
in the rear Of the house, and the
women inmates did their best to ex-
tinguish it without avail. Assistance
was sought of the local department,
and Chief Dame and Firemen Woods
and Carlson responded. The trio
succeeded in saving some of the fur
niture, but the structure was doomed.
Lack of water hampered the work of
the firemen. The loss was about So
600
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-02-09
COL. ROOSEVELT IMPROVING
Bulletins From Bedside of ex-Presi-
dent Indicate Steady Gain-Must
Remain in Hospital Three Weeks.

New York, Feb. 9.-The conditions
of Col. Roosevelt who underwent two
operations last Wednesday was re-
ported at Roosevelt hospital early to-
day as somewhat improved"
DR.. Harold Keyes attended the
colonel constantly throughout the
night and reported the patient rested
comfortably.
Drs Martin and DuelI, specialists,
saw the colonel during the forenoonS
and reported progressive improve
NJ ent'' during the last "a hours.
His pulse and temperature are
normal" read a bulletin issued at
1880 a. M. after the two physicians
had called. 1.-THE alarming symptoms
in the internal ear are subsiding. Alb
sclute quiet and rest will be essen
tial during his stay in the hospital
of at least three weeks
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-02-09
Y. w. G. n. NOTES.

At the Sunday vesper service Mrs.
II. f. Maier will give a short address.
All women and girls are welcome
Every one is cordially invited to stay
for tea. There are still a few va
cancies in the Monday night swim
ming classes. 1t is not too late to
begin as the progress of the classes
has been delayed on account Of the
cold. No exercise is better than
swimming for tired nerves and poor.
digestion. 1t is your patriotic duty
to be well and happy. Don't take
medicine take swimming lessons.
Gynnastic classes meet Tuesday
and Friday nights. Plunges Monday
and Saturday afternoon, Tuesday
morning and evening.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-02-09

proper ideals of the relationships of
life given them has made 1t possible
for improper acts to ruin BODY and
SOUL
Much announcement is to be
found in the public stand taken by
Secretary of the Navy Daniels and
Secretary of War Baker in their de-
termination to protect the men who
are to fight for us in establishing
world democracy. Those citizens
who remain in our communities will
fail in patriotic duty unless they
bend every effort toward co-operat-
ing in the elimination of those evils
which are more to be feared than
mutilation Or death upon the field Of
battle. We must support literally
the Y. M. c. A, the Y. W. c. A and
the Knights Of Colum bus-those
agencies which are to follow our
men to the encampments and even
to the battlefelds, providing them
with wholesome interests and activi-
ties We must also strengthen our
preparation of the boys and girls in
our midst by providing increased
public recreational centers, under
proper supervision and the elimina-
ton of unWholesome temptations.
The matter Of sex education must be
our serious concern. In order to
combat those diseases which are as
dangerous to civil as to military life,
we should insist on the enforcement
of the law which requires physicians
to report anonymously all patients
found to be suffering from venereal
disease and should provide free day
and evening clinics and hospital ia
cilities for treatment Only by the
complete cooperation of education
al medical and spiritual forces shall
morals which endangers the nation
through destruction of the physical
and moral foundations of family
life"
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-02-09
CITY COURT CASES.
cision Reserved in Richards VS..
Raphael Litigation.

bulge James T. Meskill, presiding
the city court yesterday afternoon,
Berved decision in the case of the
Richards Shoe company of New
/ rk against William G. Raphael OF
S city. A. w. Upson appeared for
plaintiff and M. D. SAKE for the
Nendant. The palintiff contended
@t q consignment of shoes was sold
a the defendant and after several
#lrs had been disposed Of the re-
#lnder were shipped back to the
Nh.
1.-Two cases are on the docket for
H. IN the city court next week. Re
#cca Sehetman against J. Fagen will
heard at 2 o'clock Wednesday aft
noon. Klett e. Alling will repre-
M the plaintiff and Joseph G.
#oods the defendant. The case of
81 W Mitchell against Samuel E.
@erson is set for trial at 2 o'clock
81 ursday afternoon. Klett & Alling
&present the plaintiff and Judge
q DtaIn 3. Mangan the defendant.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-02-09
JOFFRE WOULD Be
y FRENCH IMMORTAL
Announces His Candidacy for
Clarifies Seat in Academy
Correspondence of The Associated
PreSS.)

Paris January 25.-Marshal Joffre's
letter to the secretary of the French
academy officially announcing his
candidacy to the seat of the late Jules
Claretie has caused much favorable
comment here but the impression ap-
pears to have gone abroad that the
victor of the Marine will join the
, Forty Immortals on his military and
not his literary record
The letter itself is brief 1t reads:
Mr.. Secretary:
have the honor to inform you that
I am a candidate to the French
academy to the seat of Mr.. Jules
Claretie.
Please do accept, Mr.. Secretary, the
expression of my distinguished senti-
mentS.
JOFFRE.
The military reputation Of Frances
only Marshal overshadows his literary
one to such an exten that while the
French are fully convinced that no
honor in the world of letters or in any
other art is too great for the popular
hero, they wish to be made better
acquainted with his works.
The list of them is not long and
the volumes are not bulky. Indeed,
the most famous writing that came
from the pen of Joffre is so short
that it can be reproduced here in
full. It was written on the 9Th of
September, 1914, one the eve of the
battle of the Marine and reads:
AT this moment when q battle is
about to commence upon the result of
which the salvation of our country
depends, no one must leek behind; all
must unite to attack and repel the
able to advance further must hold
the ground at all cost and must fight
until death. No retreat 1.
Sometime ago friends Of Marshal
sJoffre urged him to enter the academy.
Their persistence was such that he
finally wrote a letter to the director
Of the institution stating that, upon
the advice of his friends, he had de-
cided to place his name before that
body for admission. The rules of the
academy governing applications for
admittance are to the effect that an
official request, naming the seat to
which the applicant aspires, must be
made to the secretary. Marshal Jof
fre's high personality did not save
him from the Formally and thus the
official request was made.
The entrance Of Marshal Joffre's
IN the academy Will not create d pre-
cedent as far as the admittance Of
military men to the select circle is
concerned. Six Marshals Of France
have already been recorded as men,
bers. They were, Villars. distress,
the Duke of Richelieu, Belle-Isle.
Beauvau and Duras.
1t is an error, however, to think
that Marshal Joffre will receive the
green palms of the Immortals with
out ever having written anything. In
1895 there was published in Paris
a seventy five page volume entitled:
THE Operations Of the Joffre column
before and after the Occupation of
Timbouctou.' 1t was signed J.
Joffre, Northumberland.
Marshal Jcffre also wrote a work
on Madagascar but the edition has
become exhausted and no copy of it
can be found at present. And per-
haps, some day, the victor of the
Marine may be induced to write his
"reminiscences.