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Connecticut western news., 1919-05-29
CORNWALL

After all we are to have a Memor- ial Day celebration. The gathering of the clans is to be at 10:30 on the green, some of the decorating of graves having been already done, but at the Plain, where there are 45 to be visited, the procession will start as soon as the people assemble. Dr. Grand-Lienard will act as marshall |, and preside afterward. The band will play, and the Rumsey Hall boys will give military drill. At 12:3o the basket lunch is to be supple mented by coffee, lemonade and doughnuts furnished by the Grange and individuals, after which the ad- dress is to be given by Rev. Sherrod Soule of Hartford, who is spending week or two at the parsonage. A ball game is proposed to end the day. The flags for the graves have been given by the Mems Club. At Corn wall Bridge they will be placed with due ceremony about a. m. by Rev. MT. Starr, nearly 20 soldiers being buried in the Calhoun cemetery
 Mrs. Howard Speer of Bridgeport, Mrs. Woolsey of New York, Miss Agnes Bacon of New Haven, and Prof. T. s. Woolsey of Yale visited in town last week.
 Mrs. Orlin Sanford was called away on Sunday by the serious ill- ness of a sister.
 Rev. MT. Aver of Mansfield occu- pied the pulpit on Sunday morning and in the evening an address was given by Miss Harriet Smith, a nurse recently from the front in France, who very Interestingly told of the wonderment of the French at the cheerful bravery of the American soldier. s. Next Sunday night Rev. MT. Soule will speak on Connecticut's contribu- ton to the Civil war, with lantern illustrations.
 Itsis rather singular that since last Memorial Day Cornwall has lost its last veterans of the war for the unions two having died and two moyedout of town in about twelve month.
 Frank; Loucks went to Hartford on Monday, summoned to sit on a fed eral grand jury.
 After some discussion relative to closing the Johnson Hollow school the town committee last week de- cided to make considerable improve ments in the building, and continue to use it.
Connecticut western news., 1919-05-29
NEWS from NEARBY F0WRS.

considering the weather In the morning several candidates were ob- ligated in the fifth degree, and some other business transacted. The fol- lowing resolutions were passed on the death of Caroline H. Evans.
 Whereas it has pleased the AL mighty Father, in His wise and, lov- ing Providence, to call from our midst, our beloved sister, Caroline H.. Evans, whose presence at our meet ings will be sadly missed, therefore be it
 Resolved, that we the members of the Housatonic Valley Pomona Grange, No. 10, express to the be- reaved husband and family, our heartfelt sympathy, and further be it Resolved, that copy of these res olutions be sent to the family. spread upon the records, and pub lished in the local newspaper.
 Committee
 c. H. Perry
 Wm. R. Brush
 Emeline Haring
 A fine dinner was served in the chapel, and all enjoyed the social hour.
 In the afternoon, over hundred gathered in the hall for the lecturers hour. The principal speakers were MT. Beavens, Farm Bureau Agent for Fairfield County, MT. Ray, from Storrs, and MT. Crawford of Bridge water. The audience was very ap- preciative and lively discussion was called forth by the speakers. . Memorial day will be observed at both North Cornwall and Cornwall with appropriate exercises.
Connecticut western news., 1919-05-29

ask Rev. John Barstow to withdraw his letter of resignation and a com mittee of five, consisting of H. H. Bridgman, J. N. Cowles, W. Fiske Stevens, Edward Spring and S. A. Selden was appointed to confer with MT. Barstow and. see if some plan may not be devised whereby he may still remain as the pastor of the church and yet meet the filial obliga- tions referred to in his letter of resignation.
 Word has been received of the safe arrival from overseas at Newport News of Private John Bouchet, who, although until his recovery from wounds was with Company M, 102d infantry, is now with a Wisconsin division.
Connecticut western news., 1919-05-29
NORFOLK

The Litchfeld Northwest Associa- ton of Congregational Ministers will hold it's annual meeting at Cross Roads, Thursday, May 29, as guests of Rev. and Mrs. William F. Stearns. Rev. George M. Rowland, the asso- ciate pastor of the local Congrega- tional church in Sapporo, Japan, who recently came to this country with Mrs. Rowland on furlough will be the guest of honor and will be one of the speakers on the program. Rev. Rob- ert Fletcher of East Canaan and Rev. John c. Goddard of Salisbury are to give addresses also.
 Private Matthew Mahoney, who is stationed at an authorization hospi- tai in New Jersey was with his par ents here on short furlough the past week. He has recently been equipped with wooden leg. .
 Mrs. John Soule and two grand children Grace and Hugh Black of Hartford have been spending several days with MT. and Mrs. Frank E. Soule.
 The Y. P. S. c. E. of the Congre- gational church was well represented at the convention of the Winsted Christian Endeavor Union held in West Torrington Friday evening.
 Lyle P. Humphrey, who recently returned from France, and has been at his home in South Norfolk, the past two weeks, has gone west for an indefinite stay with an army chum, who has been visiting him here since their discharge.
 Among the recent gifts to the Nor folk library is an original public document of 1863, signed by Abra- ham Lincoln, president of the United States, and by William H. Seward, secretary of state. This was given by Mrs. Bridgeman and has been framed.
 Wesley Prescott of Boston is wis iting his mother, Mrs. B. J. Prescott Edward J. O'Brien of Hartford was in town over the weekend.
 Miss Blanche Macrae of Winsted was the weekend guest of Miss Alice Hollister.
 At largely attended meeting o1 the Congregational church Friday evening it was unanimously voted tt
Connecticut western news., 1919-05-29
SHARON

MT. and Mrs Glendon Bates of Poughkeepsie, and the latter's moth CT, Mrs. Harriett Eggleston of Mil lerton, were guests at the homes of D. N. and c. H. Eggleston recently.
 Mrs. J. s .Chaffee and Mrs. R. P. Ketcham spent the past week with friends in Poughkeepsie. ...
 The home of A. VanCortlandt is open for the summer
 Royal B. Dakin of Naugatuck, was visitor at the home of his parents, MT. and Mrs. Chas. Dakin recently. i Mrs. F. B. Rhynus spent last week in Millerton with her sisters, Miss Emma Benedict, and Mrs. Robert Gray. -t..5 f
 Miss Kathryn B. Hotaling has been spending few days in Brooklyn, going down to be with her mother, Mrs. W. E. Hotaling who underwent an operation at a hospital there.
 MT. and Mrs. Willard Baker, and the Misses Mildred and Marion Baker were in Kingston few days last week. ......
 MT. and Mrs. George Emory, Miss Ruth Emory and George Emory Jr. 1 of New York have arrived at their summer home here. The two latter returned from France a few weeks ago. Miss Emory being there for a number of months as a Red Cross worker and MT. Emory as an aviator.
 Miss Evelyn Scott recently attend ed the wedding of her nephew, Ray mond Cline and Miss Marie Hanford at the brides home in New Britain. Miss Viola Landon of Hartford l is spending month at the home of MT. and Mrs. w K. Landon.
 Mrs. G. L. Forte received word last week from her son Meredith Gillette, who is a student at Cornell Univer- sity, that he underwent an operation for appendicitis, from which he is recovering nicely and expects to be home in about ten days.
 1 Corp. J. P. Downey who recently returned from France has been call ing on friends in town. He related some most interesting experiences having been in active service at the front for five months in succession during his stay in France, and was in the famous drive through the Ar gonne Forest. Corp. Downey has re- ceived his honorable discharge from further duty in the army and re- turned to civil life once more, taking the position with the American Ex- press Company, which he held at Lake Mahopac previous to the war.
 The Needle and Bobbin Club of America met at Wayte Manor, the Sharon residence of MT. and Mrs. Arthur M. Waitt on May 20th, to see Mrs. Waitt's collection of fine laces and samplers and the rare books on the art and history of laces. Among those who came by motor and by train from New York, Stockbridge, Litchfield and Long Island were Miss Gertrude Whiting, the President of the Club, Mrs. Dewitt Clinton Cohen, w. s. Edgar. Mrs. John A. vanderpoel, Mrs. Charles B. Curtis, Miss Marion Powys, Mrs. A. s. Will son, MT. and Mrs. c. s. Sedgwick, Mrs. Hayes, Mrs. H. G. Buehler, Mrs. Panton, Mrs. Wine, Mrs. Hicks, Mrs. Loucks, Mrs. Paul Bonner and Mrs. Paul Bonner Jr. A delicious lunch con was served at one o'clock, and the guests all enjoyed most happy and interesting day.
Connecticut western news., 1919-05-29
SALISBURY

Mrs. Paul D. Parsons and infant son returned from the Sharon hospi- tai on Sunday.
 Percy Tanner of Hartford spent Sunday with his parents, MT. and Mrs. Peter Tanner. MT. and Mrs. George Belcher IT,, and MT. and Mrs. George Andrews Jr. of Millerton motored to Hartford on Saturday, returning Sunday even- ing.
 H. A. LaHar of Bridgeport spent Sunday with his family at c. A. Selleck's. 4-
 Robert Ashman and family of Worcester, Mass. are visiting at Mrs. Kate Ashman's. .
 The play entitled ''The Arrival of Billy" given by the High School Girls was splendidly given in the Scoville Library on Thursday evening, each one of the young ladies taking her part very much to their credit. All enjoyed the dance that followed, and a neat little sum was raised.
 Miss Julia Mercy, who recently returned from overseas has been visiting the Misses Hortie.
 Mrs. W. P. Stone who recently un- derwent an operation at Hillcrest hospital, Pittsfeld, is quite comfort able at this writing.
 Rev. J. c. Goddard and Mrs. God dard, who have been spending few days at Lake Mahonk, returned to their home on Saturday.
Connecticut western news., 1919-05-29
FALLS VILLAGE

Edward Heinz, GA, highly res ected citizen of this town, died at Fs home of pneumonia Monday forming after short illness. MT. Icing was born in Germany and hme to this country when a young lan, locating in Bridgeport. He anne to this town number of bars ago and had conducted a barding house. Besides his wife he
 survived by three sons, Bruno of bis place and Edward and Emil of bridgeport. The funeral was held
 "Wednesday with burial in Bridge Dbr Skif is expected to return to bwn next week from Baltimore, d., where he. has spent several teeks studying at the John Hopkins bstitute.
 Sheriff Hornbeck was called to ew Jersey Mast week as witness h an important case and motored to lew York city.
 Mrs. McCrory entertained the ladies Aid society on Tuesday after bon.
 Frank Bergee was arrested in haron last week by the state police
 connection with burglaries at Cornwall. It is expected other ar ests, will follow in the near future. Miss Nita NScoville, the little daugh- er of MT. and Mrs. Claude Scoville,
 appearing this week in the "Eyes
 Youth" playing at the Strand heatre in Waterbury.
 Raymond Decker who has return
 rom overseas left MT. McCrory's onday morning for a short stay in Few Haven. K Miss Clara Sabin was in Great Harrington Saturday. Rev. G. Rodriguez of Boston Theo- kgical College preached in the M. E.. hurch Sunday.
 A business meeting of the school bard of this place was held Monday. Miss Sadie Rogers was in Canaan aturday.
 Joseph Smith was in Great Bar kngton Saturday.
 Mrs. Otto Rochell is spending a Few days in New York city. q Dr. Shannon was in town Saturday N. L. Rogers spent Sunday with lis sister, Miss Sadie Rogers.
 Richard Doty has returned home rom overseas, discharged from the rmy.
 Myron Gillett of Ansonia arrived ere last week for the summer.
 Marie Smith of Willimantic was a uest in town recently. x 4 Emil Heinz of Bridgeport was. a uest at Edward Heinz a few days kst week.
 Miss Lulla Burnett was in Bridge ort last Friday.
 Mrs. Geo. I. Ayres and Miss Ruth Tyres spent Saturday in Great Bar Engton.
 Mrs. J. E. Merriman spent few ays in Hopewell last week.
 MT. and Mrs. Frank Olcott of Hartford spent Sunday at s. L. f!rear's.
 James Thornley was an over-Sun- lay guest at Mrs. C. B. SedgW1ck' S. Mrs. E. L. Ferguson was in Great darlington one day last week.
 William Souto returned Sunday liter spending the winter in New fork.
 Miss Mary Hines returned Satur- lay from Stratford where she had een to attend the wedding of Miss flora Conklin. Miss Hines acting as haid of honor.
 Mrs. John Murphy spent last week isiting in New York and Bridgeport. T L. Maltbie Brown of Toledo, Ohio
 guest at W. R. Hubbell's.
 Floyd Ferguson was in Great Bar kngton one day last week.
 A. w. Latham returned Monday rom Pittsfeld.
Connecticut western news., 1919-05-29
WEST CORNWALL

The Housatonic Valley Pomona leeting held with Bridgewater range, May 21, was well attended,
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-05-12
THE SAVAGE WOMAN" At LIN.
coin.

THE Savage Woman which is
appearing at the Lincoln today. is
presented by Clara Kimball Young
and her own company.
Renee (Clara Kimball Yojng),
daughter Of a derelict trader, now
dead. is mistaken by a native prince
for the reincarnated spirit Of the
queen who once dwelt within the
ruined palace where he first cathes
sight OF the girl. Frightened, she
prevents her capture by flashing q
mirror in his eyes and making her
escape. She fees through the forest
and is mistaken again by another
man, this time for an animal. and
he fires at her, w%ounding her slightly
as she turns again TO fee. Lerier
bathes the wound and commands the
girl. whom he sees is afraid of him,
to lead him out of the forest.
The story is an exceptionally in
teresting one and embodies all the
elements Of a and mysticism.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-05-12
MANY PETITIONS
BEFORE BOARD
AT its Weekly Meeting Mon
day-ImprOVementS Or
dered Started.

The board OF public works at its
weekly meeting Monday received a
petition for a sewer from Union 10
Spring St, and for one on Sixth ST.
east Of Laurel. A petition was also
received for a SIDEWALK and curb on
y. Sarah ST.. from Marion ST. 10
the Grand Trunk. and one from a
sidewalk and curb on both sides
from Lincoln TO Joseph st. The
board had a hearing on the Grove
ST. sewer, but there were no re-
montrators. Bids were ordered ad-
vertised. There was "A hearing for
a sidewalk on Main ST. between the
two bridges. There were no remon-
~strators. According 10 the engineers
figures the Improvement will cost
$1,000, and will be proceeded with.
The board passed a resolution order
ing water, sewer and gas connection
on W. Third St, and also ordered
a sidewS X on the HerZog & Ander-
son property from the property line
70 the curb line. This Will give a
t6-foot walk which will run from
Main st. 20 the east side of the new
telephone building.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-05-12
POLICE COURT DoINGs.

James Naby OF Elkhart. plead
ed guilty before Judge Feig Monday
forenoon 10 i~ntoXication. He told
the court he got his stew on Chaplin
St, South Bend, He was fined five
dollars and costs which he paid.
Mrs. Mary Walick. charged with
failure to rid her children Of YER
min. entered a plea of not guilty.
Miss Anna Williams. school nurse;
Miss Marie Boles, teacher; II. II.
Hutchinson. truant officer. testified
for the state, and Mrs. Walick in
her own behalf. The our found
the defendant guilty and imposed
a fine of five dollars and costs and
five days in the county Jail which
was suspended OF promise of Mrs.
Walick 10 take better care of her
children i'm the future.
John Wilsey. charged with public
-intoXicatiOn, pleaded not guilty. The
trial is set for Wednesday morning
with bond OF $50 for defendants APP
pearance.
James Frick was lined a dollar
and costs for speeding.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-05-12

day IN Elkhart, guests OF Mr.. and
Mrs. carl Mischief.
Harry Smith OF Chicago. who has
been spending a few days with his
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. ". smith.
Seventh ST, returned sunday even
ing. he was accompanied by his son.
Eugene Smith, who will spend two
weeks with his grandmother. Mrs.
Crowley.
Mr.. and Mrs. Clarence Hudlemy-
er and Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Hudle-
myer Of WaIkerton. Ind. were guests
OF Mr.. and Mrs. II. +. Brooks yes
terday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Edward Kochran
and Mr.. and Mrs. Wilbur Kochran
Of Elkhart, Ind, were guests OF Mr..
and Mrs Charles Erway Sunday.
II. F. Vanderford is improving at
st. Joseph's hospital. Mishawaka.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-05-12
DUTCH PRESS COMMENT
UNFAV0RABLE TO TREATY

AMSTERDAM, May u. The
comment of the Dutch newspapers
on the peace treaty is generally un-
favorable, the Handelsblad calling II
"a crime against Germay and above
all, against humanity The New
Rotterdam Courant says:
THE treaty does not end the war:
It continues it forever"
The Telegraph. on the other hand.
has this comment:
Germany is treated with terrible
severity. but really did not deserve
a better fate"
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-05-12
MISHAWAKA GENERAL NEWS
NewsThmes OGo. 40 Lincoln Way West Home Phone 1Is; Bell 10
ROSS BILLIARD ROOMS
WILL INSTALL TICKER

Henry p. Stont, professional pool
and billiard player OF Chicago. will
be at Kid Ross billiard parl0r.
Mishawaka Trust Bldg, Wednesday
afternoon and evening and viii give
an exhibition OF three cushion bill
lizards and pool. He will take on all
corners.
Another table is being added to
Ross establishment. and also a soda
fountain. Since opening the room
the kid" has had wonderful sue
cess. a large number of patrons pat
ronizing him daily. Another feature
to be added within the next few
days will be a ticker" the only one
in the city. which will give Misha-
waka instantaneous results of all
sporting events throughout the
country.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-05-12
COMMON CLAY DRAWS
CROWDS.

Large crowds witnessed the pre-
sentation Of Common Clay" at the
Temple Sunday, and the opinion was
generally expressed that the picture
is one of the best ever seen here.
IL is estimated hat over flve million
persons have already witnessed this
production throughout the country.
The production has all Of the facili-
ties that the camera offers for
broader and more realistic treat
ment. It has armed a tremndous
amount OF newspaper discussion and
has formed the theme of addresses
from hundreds Of pulpits, because
il has TO do with one Of the most
vital of the social problems. Com
mon Clay" will again be shown at
the Temple today, Tuesday and
Wednesday.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-05-12
CAMPAIGN WILL
OPEN THIS WEEK
MethodiStS to Raise Forty.
Eight Thousand Dollars
for Centenary.

Or. A.. ". Mills Of New York city.
Who appeared in the pulpit OF the
J irst Methodist Episcopal church
INST Sunday, will assist the pastor.
Or. r. Earle Parker. IN the centen-
nary campaign which will open IN
this city this week. The quota for
Mishawaka. enormously reported to
be- fixed al $4,000. is for Sf8. 600.
and Is expected e be raised without
dificuIty.
While work Will be started by DIT.
Mills and DR.. Parker this week. next
sunday has been set for the day on
which an intensive canvas among
Methodists will be made. a corps OF
workers will art out in the mtT1ing
and work throughout the day. Dim
ner will be served them at the
church at noon and luncheon i'm the
evening.
The evening service is expected 70
Ice a novel one. Talks on the cen
tennary will be given by DIR. Mills
and the pastor. and ~canvassers win
make reports on their success.
Services at the church on Sunday
were conducted by Dr.. Parker. who
spoke at the msrning hour in the
absence Of a centenary speaker
previously engaged, on 1.-THE Build
ing Of the Church" Music was in
charge Of Miss Hazel Harris and
Mrs. L. Romine. At the evening
hour DR.. Parker gave a s-tereopticou
lecture on The Challenge OF the
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-05-12
MUSICAL TO BE GIVEN
AT METHODIST CHURCH

The orchestra and chorus OF the
intermediate department Of the
Methodist sunday school viii give a
musical ia the auditorium of the
church Tuesday evening ar s O'Clock,
complimentary 10 the parents OF the
pupils Of that department. Miss
Thelma Page Of South Bend. :
throat whistler, Will be one Of the
special features Of the program. The
concert is free and the public is in
vited. The program WIFI be as fol-
lows.
Organ prelude .......... Selected
Mrs. Ira GOss.
Greeting .-........ @. 4. Studley
Orchestra-(a) Margaret Waltz.
HUFF
OBJ Friendship March Hayes
Chorus and Overwhelmingly
Lord Meredith
Violin soIo-"Humoreske" ......
DvOrak
Miss Inez Reed-Obligato by Felix
Callsen.
Cornet solo. with orchestra ac-
companimcnt-"Serenade'
s . s % s - 4 ildLcl
Carl Garman.
Vocal solo-"The Holy City"
Gaul
James Chase.
Whistling solo-'Serenade'
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. MoszkowskI
Miss Thelma Page.
Vocal solo-Ca) sleep Little
gvaathnart CIaeu" CuIilau
90 "Dawning" .......... Cadman
Miss Beatrice Orr.
Violin solo. with orchestra &C
companiment-"Dreaming Of
You"
Miss Alice Burkett.
Boys Sextette-(a) Our Flag
CD Southern Lullaby
Clarinet solo .-...... Selected
Warren Niles.
Girls SeXtette .......... Lullaby
Chadwick.
Violin solo ....... Resignation
... 49,. Oh. Dancla. ....
Joseph Rischhoff.
Orchestra Flag OF Humanity
Benediction DIR. Il. Earle Parker
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-05-12
SEN. LEWIS RETURNS
FROM WESTERN TRIP

CHICAGO. May Thames Ham
iltOn Lewis. retiring democratic
whip Of the senate, who was defeat
ed for reelection by Medin NcCor-
mack Of Illinois, returned to Chicago
Sunday after "a western trip. to re-
sumo the practice Of law. He eX-
pressed surprise at sentiment in the
Pacific coast and mountain states
complaining against everything
going on with the administration AT
Washington"
states demand that soldiers be
brought home at once and are OPP
posed to any European alliance.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-05-12
MURMANAK FORCES
CLEAR LAKE VILLAGES

ARCHANGEL. Friday. May "a
column of the Murmansk force oper-
ating west OF the railroad has clear
ed the villages along Lake Sego of
bOlsheviki. while another column op-
Grating eastward, has advanced
down the road from Petroskeyam.
and is now only 10 miles from POW
metz. at the headWaters OF Lake
Omega
Meanwhile the bolsheviki have
Withdrawn on the railway TO a point
l. versts south of Meselskaya, while
the American railway troops have
repaired the line as far as Mesels-
kaya. American patrol activity con-
tinues on the Dvina and Vaga rivers.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-05-12
HERzoG NAMED CHAIRNIAN.

Another Mishawaka man has been
seph county's campaign for govern
ment funds. Postmaster j.. a. Her
zog has been appointed for the cOun-
~ and has notified State Chairman
Robert r. Springsteen of his accept
ance. Mr.. Herzog served on the
committee last year and was instru-
mental in placing Mishawaka in the
fore in the sale Of War Savings and
Thrift stamps. The campaign will
be carried on in the county inten-
sively. and Mishawaka is expected to
q her share in upholding the coun-
fv record.