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Connecticut western news., 1919-10-02
Norfolk Town Report

According to the town report re- gently issued, the expenses for the year ending August 31, for the town of Norfolk were as follows: roads, $9,304.90; taxes, $4,87595; water and other rents, $2,042.67; town farm and poor, $1,520.89; salaries and fees, $1,631.66; miscellaneous bills $428.60; ,imbeciles. and insane, $1, 1,089.43; medical and burial ex- penses, S483.34; schools, SIP, ,690.05; i; interest on notes, $1,858.27; interest on bonds, $2,200; sinking fund, one third mill, S1,183.79 and P. W. Johnson account, one mill, $3,551.39, totalling $42,860.84.
 The, vital statistics show twenty seven deaths, eighteen births and ten marriages. The health officers re- port places the estimated population of the town as 1900, about 15 of which is foreign-10 to. 12 per cent of the latter being Italian. During the influenza epidemic 357 cases reported and 55 to 60 unrcportcd cases is a conservative estimate.
Connecticut western news., 1919-10-02
Live Fowls by Post

Live fowls and live domestic ami mals may now be accepted for mail ing (without insurance or c. O. D. privilege) when securely and proper ly crated, according to instructions being sent to postoffices from the department at Washington. Such mail will be delivered to the address see within forty-eight hours after mailing, and will not apply on any star or rural route but be confined entirely to rural motor truck routes and country motor expess routes, and then only when a delivery can be effected on the route where mailed or on connecting rural motor ve- hicle truck route or country motor express route.
Connecticut western news., 1919-10-02
PAST MASTERS NIGHT
About 100 Witness Third Degree
 at Masonic Lodge

Last Thursday night was Past Masters night at Housatonic Lodge, F. & A. M. All the chairs were occupied by Past Masters of the lodge and the work which was in the third degree of Masonry was witness ed by about one hundred members and visiting brethren from Lakeville, Falls Village, Stockbridge and other nearby towns.
 After the work, delightful sup per was given to all present by the ladies of the Eastern Star. in the new dining A.room which. was filled to capacity. When cigars were lighted and the coffee served, speeches were in order, but due to the lateness of the hour this was curtailed, much to the regret of many of the members.
 One of the most noteworthy events of the evening was the lecture given by MT. DuBoise of West Stock bridge. So forcefully and with such feeling was this delivered as to excite the admiration of all present.
Connecticut western news., 1919-10-02
ANNUAL TOWN MEETING
 MONDAY, OCTOBER 9th
Calls for Sixteen Items to Receive
 Action

The annual town meeting and election of town officers will be held at the town hall Monday, October 2d. The polls will. be open from 8 a. m. until 1 p. m. and the business meeting will be held at 2 p. m.
 The warning for the annual meet ing calls for sixteen items requiring the action of the voters of the town. Among those of more than ordinary interest are the following: To see what action the town will take re- garding the employment of a prop erty valuation expert; the employ ment of town manager; securing copy of Land Records from Falls Village affecting real estate in this town; the rental or leasing of town hall; the transfer of title to the triangle in East Canaan.
 Town Report
 phe town report shows that the selectmen have expended $2516.95 on roads and bridges; $23.69 on state roads; $1,578.97 on paupers; $1,000 for railroad bond; general expenses, S1,541.26; interest $1,906.90; state tax, $2,358.60; county tax for two years $603.20; insurance $347.56; officers salaries $1,115.96; library $416-80 and visiting nurse $500, making a total of $13,709.89. The treasurer's report shows a decrease of liabilities for the fiscal year of $1,316.46, while the cash on hand is $2,186.488 less than last year.
 The report of the school supervisor is very satisfactory and gives the impression that higher standard of education is uppermost in the minds of the faculty. The report also shows improvements that have been made to school buildings and states that either a new building or exten- sive repairs must be made at East Canaan. .-.-...
 The report of the Health Officer shows that there were more than 500 cases of influenza during the past year. There were also cases of diphtheria; tuberculosis; 1 scarlet fever, 1 whooping cough, 1 para typhoid fever. The school houses are in good sanitary condition. The water supply has disagreeable odor due to a vegetable growth of harm less nature, while the Blackberry and H6usatonic rivers show much polu- tion by sewage which should be dis continued.
Connecticut western news., 1919-10-02
Heath-Roper Nuptial

A very quiet wedding was solemn ized at The First Congregational church parsonage in Winsted at 4:30 o'clock, Tuesday afternoon, Septem- Der 30, when Miss Margaret E. Roger daughter of George Roger of Bridge port, became the bride of Franklin William Heath, son of MT. and Mrs. Frank P. Heath of Winsted. The ceremony was performed by Rev. A. T. Steele, pastor of the church. The bridesmaid was Miss Mary E.. Roger, sister of the bride and Myron Martin of Winsted acted as best man. After the ceremony the happy couple left on the afternoon train for New York city, after an extended wedding trip they will be at home to their friends at 259 Walnut Street, Winsted, where they have a newly furnished home awaiting their return.
 MT. and. Mrs. Heath were the re- cipients of many valuable and useful gifts.
Connecticut western news., 1919-10-02
CANINE MORTALITY
Over 5000 Dogs Killed During
 Past Year

Over 5000 Dogs Killed During
 Past Year
 More than 5000 dogs have been killed in Connecticut during the past fiscal year by dog wardens and others and larger number have been cap tured, some of them being returned, their owners paying fee of $3. James M. Whittlesey, commissioner on domestic animals said that while the fiscal year of his deparement ended September 30, not all the dog wardens have made their complete reports. Up to about September 1, total of 4,314 dogs had been cap tured without having tags, while 3,968 were killed.
 Many of these dogs were shot while interfering with sheep, al- though less sheep have been killed this year than in any year previously, due, perhaps, to the so-called roam ing dog law enacted by the last Leg islature, and which went into effect on July 1. The sheep industry in Connecticut has increased 331s per cent in the past two years, and is still growing, according to the sheep breeders.
 The state has issued a total of 58,285 dog licenses during the year, and out of the money derived from these licenses, $10,000 will be used by the Connecticut Agricultural College to further the sheep industry in the state. Owners of dogs which are not licensed have no redress, civil or criminal, if their dogs are untagged, but if a dog is licensed, the owner can institute both civil and criminal action, and collect damages, unless their dog is running wild, or damaging property.
Connecticut western news., 1919-10-02
TWO STORES BURGLARIZED
One in West Cornwall and Other in
 Kent, Entered

Burglars entered the store of George Cochrane at West Cornwalz last Saturday night and secured a quantity of wearing. apparel, etc. On Sunday night the store of Peet and Sons at Kent was entered and some change left in the cash drawer and canned goods taken.
 Both stores were entered last May, when the thieves secured about $500 from Peet's store. Entrance was made by cutting away a door panel and removing the bolts. It is evil dent that both the burglaries were committed by the same party.
 While no definite clue has been found, it is thought the criminals have made their escape into New York state.
Connecticut western news., 1919-10-02
100 MINISTERS MEET IN
 TWISTED ON TUESDAY
Rev. H. s. McCready to Speak on Fund Here
 Sunday

Litchfeld County's dinner at which the ministers and prominent church members of the county re- ceived their first real introduction to the Pilgrim Memorial Fund, was herd at the Second Congregational church in Winsted on Tuesday, September 30. About 100 were present incluH- ing the pastors or some representa- tives of practically all of the Al churches in the county. After par taking of an excellent dinner served by the ladies of the church those present heard addresses from Rev. Herman F. Swartz, D. D. executive secretary and from Dean Beard of the Connecticut Commission.
 Dr. Swartz made strong plea for the establishment of a living memor- ial to celebrate the three hundredth anniversary of the landing of the Pilgrims, a memorial which should help to keep in their old age the ministers who serve in Pilgrim churches and encourage others to come to take their places in the future.D He urged Connecticut peo- pie to do their part as a matter of justice and as a means for the maintenance of the standard of their historic churches.
 Dean Beard spoke briefly on the plan of the Connecticut campaign and said that if the record of the counties where the canvass has al- ready been held is kept up this good old state will do it's part and perhaps nearly equal the sum promised by Massachusetts, the only state whose quota is larger than that of Con- necticut. He closed by introducing the members of the team which is assisting him in the campaign all of whom will speak in Litchfeld county churches on the coming Sunday.
 Both addresses were heard with the utmost interest and there was evidence of keen appreciation and enthusiasm for the carrying on of the work.
 The assignments for the coming Sunday to churches in this vicinity are as follows:
 Canaan, Pilgrim, Rev. Harry s. McCready of Willimantic; East Ca naan, Rev. Henry J. Kilbourn, D. D.. of Boston; South Canaan, afternoon, Rev. Eugene B. Smith of South Birmingham, Mass. Ellsworth, after noon, Rev. Frank J. Goodwin, D. D. of Litchfeld, who also speaks at Sharon in the morning; Norfolk, Rev. | wall, Rev. Leslie B. Briggs of Mil ford; North Cornwall, morning, Rev. Charles s. Murkland, D. D. of Hart ford, who also speaks at West Corn wall in the afternoon.
Connecticut western news., 1919-10-02
M. E. Church Notes

Prayer Meeting this Thursday at 7:30 p. m.
 Regular Sunday morning preach ing service at >10:30 which will be followed by the Rally Day exercises at which time the members of the Sunday School will have charge.
 Epworth League Service at 6:3O. Topic, Study to become a good American" Miss Ellen Lindell leader.
 Junior League Service Monday 3:30 p. m.
 An appeal was read from the pulpit last Sunday morning for vegetables for the Five Points Mission, New York city. Anyone having vegetables for this worthy cause, will please leave them at MT. Badgley's meat market any time this week.
Connecticut western news., 1919-10-02
NORTON-KANE AND
 HEATH-ROGER NUPTIALS
Former at St. Joseph's and the Latter in
 Winsted

The marriage of two of Canaan's popular young women was solemn ized this week. The first on Tuesday was that of Miss Margaret E. Roger for several years employed by the } Canaan Mercantile Co.,, as bookkeep- ] CT, and the second on Wednesday that of Miss Ellen T. Kane, until re- gently nurse at Fairview Hospital.
 The marriage of Miss Ellen Tressa Kane, daughter of MT. and Mrs. Michael Kane of Reed street, to Charles Patrick Norton, son of Mrs. Catherine Norton, of Great Barring ton, took place at St. Joseph's church on Wednesday morning at 10 o'clock. Rev. Father Donahue, pastor of the church performed the ceremony.
 Miss Margaret Dempsey of Pitts field, Mass. was the maid of honor and Raymond Norton of Springfield, Mass, brother of the groom, acted as best man.
 The brides gown was of white Duchess satin with pearl trimmings. She wore veil of white net trimmed with pearls and orange blossoms, and carried shower bouquet of white roses and ferns. Her travelling gown was of dark brown tricoltine with hat rto match. The maid of honor was gowned in yellow Georgette and white satin and carried a bouquet of yellow roses.
 The groom presented his bride with diamond pendant and the best man and ushers with gold pencils. The bride presented the maid of honor with string of pearls.
 The church was prettily decorated with yellow chrysanthemums and ferns and the wedding march was played by Miss May J. Kegler. Mrs. Kennedy of Great Harrington ren- dered vocal selections during the ceremony.
 Miss Kane is graduate of the public schools and the High school of this town. She also graduated from the Bishop Memorial Training School of the House of Mercy, Pitts field, Mass. For the past two years she has been operating room assistant at Fairview Hospital, Great Barring ton. MT. Norton is a graduate of Searles High School of Great Bar rfngton and Boston College of Phar- macy of Boston. He is employed as druggist by John T. Harper of Great Harrington.
 After the wedding ceremony a luncheon was served at the home of the bride to few relatives and friends and the bridal couple left during the afternoon for Lake George and vicinity by auto for an extended wedding trip. On their re- turn they will make their home in Great Harrington.
Connecticut western news., 1919-10-02
ANNUAL FAIR HERE
 ON OCTOBER NINTH
Second Annual Event of North
 Canaan Agricultural Society

The Second Annual Fair of the North Canaan Agricultural Society will be held at the Town Hall, Ca naan, Thursday, October 9th. The first fair was held last year, and although the day was very rainy, the fair was a marked success. This year it will be held all day and also in the evening.
 There will be exhibits of vege- tables, fruits and grains, also of canned fruits and vegetables, so that the fair will be of as much interest to the people of the village as to those out of town.
 The juniors as we'll as the adults will have exhibits, and there will be prizes for the best of everything shown.
 The county farm bureau will have a tent and their varied exhibit will include special labor-saving devices of interest to housewives.
 Competent judges will be secured from out of town.
 Exhibits must be delivered at the Town Hall, Canaan by 10:00 A. M. Oct. 9th and may not be removed before 10:00 P. M. All exhibits must be removed from hall by noon Oct. 10th. Entry forms should be re- turned to F. F. Stevens, Canaan, not later than October 7th.
 Refreshments will be served at a very moderate price, and everything possible will be done to make the fair interesting and helpful.
Connecticut western news., 1919-10-02
Builds New Garage

Roscoe Benjamin, the leading auto mobile merchant of northwestern Connecticut, is putting up the most modern up-to-date garage in the state which will be completed within thirty days and stocked with all kinds and types of automobiles including the Cadillac, Chandler, Cleveland, Buick and Dodge, also Broadway Trucks. He also carries a very ex- tensive line of high-graAe used auto mobiles which can be purchased at very attractive prices-cash or time payments. It is up to everybody wanting such an automobile to see his lineup.
Connecticut western news., 1919-10-02
SERVICE MEN
Should Record Discharge Papers
 With the Town Clerk

Allyn Fuller has been checking up the ex-service men who have left their discharge papers in the Town Clerks office to be recorded, and finds that there are yet thirty-two who have failed to attend to this matter.
 AS matter of local history, noth- ing could be more valuable than these records, and in the event that a man loses his discharge, a certified copy from the Town Clerks Office will be accepted by Government officials, as though it were the origin al discharge.
 Friends and relatives should urge the boys to bring or send in their discharges at once, thus doing a good turn to both soldier and town.
Connecticut western news., 1919-10-02
ENTERTAINMENTS FOR
 THE COMING SEASON
Arranged for and Given Under the Auspices of
 C. C. s. A.

Mrs. N. Watson Hardenbergh, chairman of the entertainmen5 branch of the Canaan Community Service Association, has arranged for a series of entertainments to be held during the coming winter The following is the list, with date on which they will be held and the chairman in charge:
 Oct. 31-Hallowe'en Party. Cards and dancing. Mrs. H. E. Lyles, chairman.
 Nov. 27-Masquerade Dance, Miss Mabel Quinn, chairman.
 Dec. 6-Moving Pictures for chil- dren, Geo. Hardenbergh, chairman.
 Jan. Leap Year Dance, Mrs. N. Watson Hardenbergh, chairman.
 Jan. 21-Musicale, Mrs. w. S. Smart, Mrs. E. V. Nestell, chairmen.
 Feb. 14-Valentine Card Party, Mrs. J. s. Parsons, chairman. ...
 March 17-Children's Entertain ment.
 April 9-Musicale Comedy, Mrs. R. D. Peirce, Chairman.
 Plans are now being made to hold a social at an early date for the pur- pose of bringing teachers and par ents together. Mrs. G. W. Parsons is the chairman of the committee in charge of this branch.
 The association has purchased six cans which will be placed about the streets for the purpose of collecting papers and other waste matter being thrown about the streets.
Connecticut western news., 1919-10-02
EAST CANAAN SCHOOL
Pupils Perfect in Attendance During
 September, 1919

Mary Albradeau, Mary Battachio, Laura Black, Mary Broggi, Agnes Casey, Lena Contoreggi, Florence Garfield, Katrine Georgis, Johanna Georgis, Elizabeth Goodwin, Mary Palfini, aMry Pateaux, Emily Strat- ton, Edith Zucco, Theodore Albra- deau, Leslie Black, Vittore Broggi, Malcolm Canfeld, Wesley Canfeld, Charles Casey, Joseph Casey, Robert Condon, Aldo Georgis, John Palfni, Angel Sebben, Albert VanVlack, John Zucco.
Connecticut western news., 1919-10-02
THRIFT WEEK
Will Be Observed During Week of
 October 9th

The week of October Gil IS to be observed throughout New England as Thrift Week according to an announcement made by The Connec- ticut War Savings Committee. Dur ing this week, it is planned in an intensive way to emphasize the inn portance of the thrift movement as nation wide campaign.
 The Schools are one of the most important fields for effective service, and it has been suggested that, dur ing Thrift Week, Friday, October 10th, be observed as School Thrift Day, with exercises appropriate g9 the occasion. Many schools have regular place during the week for general exercises or rhetoricals, quite commonly, too, on Friday, and the observance, therefore, of Thrift Day could be very easily arranged. If some other day in the week is pre- ferred, there is, of course, no objec- ton.
 No definite set programs have been prepared as it it recognized that teachers can best arrange for such exercises. Tn many schools, how ever, talks will be given by the tea chers, recitations and essays will be given by the pupils.
Connecticut western news., 1919-10-02
COUNTY CONVENTION
 OF SUNDAY SCHOOLS
To Be Held at Torrington on Thursday of This
 Week

The ninth annual convention of the Litchfeld County Sunday-school association will be held at the Center Congregational church, Torringtons Thursday and Friday. The program follows:
 Convention theme, Measures of Success. Thursday afternoon ses- sion 2:30, devotional service, Rev. A. B. Patten, Torrington; 2:45, con- vention theme, President H. l.. Barr nett, Lakeville; 3:05, adult Bible class, Mrs. Frank Goodman, Litch- field; 3:35, First Fruits, Mrs. Lucy Stock Chapin, Hartford; 4:05, con- ferences: Children's division, Mrs. Chapin; young people, Mrs. Cora Downs Stevens; adult, Wallace I. Woodin; superintendent, Oscar A Phelps; home department, Mrs Mazie Clarke. Supper at Trinity parish-house, 50 cents. 7:30, devo- tional service, Rev. J. c. Linsley, D. D., Torrington; 7:45, "Home and Sunday-school Relationships, Prof. E. P. St. John, Windsor; 8s16, Training in Service", Prof. l.. A. Weigle, New Haven.
 Friday morning session-9 80 exe- cutive committee; 10 worship, Rex. W. T. Aiken, Torrington; 10:16, business, election of officers and re- ports; II :15, report of summer school of religious education, Miss Mabel Hart, Winsted; 11:40, conferences: Children's division, Mrs. Chapin; young people, Mrs. Stevens; adult MT. Woodin; superintendent, ME- Phelps; home department, Mrs. Clarke. Luncheon at Baptist church. 50 cents. a@
 Afternoon session-2, praise ser- vice, Rev. W. c. Judd, Torrington. 2:15, 'Lesson Training" W. L Woodin, Hartford; 2:45, "Workerss Meets", O. A. Phelps, Hartford; 3:16, "The Teachers Opportunity, Rev A. B. Patten, Torrington. Exhibit of Sunday-school supplies and hand work in charge of Mrs. J. c. Jones.
 Chairman entertainment commit tee, Mrs. Lucy Van Deusen, 12s Winthrop street. Those wishing en- tertainment over night should notify Mrs. VanDeusen at once. Lodging and breakfast free; other meals serv- ed by the ladies of the churches at 90 cents. .s,--
 Officers of Litchfeld County Sun day-school association; President Henry L. Barnett, Lakeville; vice. president, Charles B. Moore, Win sted; secretary, Mrs. Cora Dowus Stevens, Canaan; treasurer, G. WilliI Parsons, Canaan. Department sua paIintendents, Children's divisiona Mrs. H. G. Wadhams, Torringtonp young peoples (boys' work), w. K. Tyler, Winsted; missions, Miss Ruth Manchester, Winsted; temperance. Mrs. Mary Gordon, Plymouth; tea cher training, Rev. w. T. Aiken, Torrington; home department, Mrs G. w. Bennett, Torrington. District secretaries: District No. 1, children's division, Miss Gladys Perkins and Miss Cornelia Smith, Litch6eld; dis trict No. 2, children's division, Miss Ellen Langdon, Plymouth; Miss Mary Hagen, Thomaston; district No. 8, children's division, Miss Maybelio Parcells, New Milford; district No. 4, children's division, Mrs. Lucy Van- Deusen, Torrington; district No. 5. children's division, Mrs. Arthur Everts, Lakeville; Miss Margaret Kane, Lakeville.
Connecticut western news., 1919-10-02
Arrested for Stealing Auto

Two young men were arrested and tried in Kent Tuesday afternoon for the theft of an automobile belonging to c. s. Mersick 6 Go. of New Ha- ven. The car had been left beside the road at North Kent. They lost control of the car and it went over the bank into the ditch where they had to abandon it. They were cap tured soon after, one at North Kent and the other at Canaan. Both were bound over to the next term of the superior court and, failing to get bonds, were taken to Litchfield jail.
Connecticut western news., 1919-10-02

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Connecticut western news., 1919-10-02
Pilgrim Church Notes

Next Sunday, at the Pilgrim Church, the regular winter schedule will be resumed, with preaching ser vice at 10:30, Sunday school at II :45 Y. P. s. c. E. at 6:45. It is hoped that members of the church and parish will rally in goodly numbers, to vel come the new pastor, Rev. A. Karl Skinner and Mrs. Skinner in these their initial services.
Connecticut western news., 1919-10-02
Help Soldier Farmers

The state board of agriculture, at a meeting held at aHrtford, appoint ed Secretary Leonard H. Healy of North Woodstock as a committee to appear before the congressional committee on agriculture at Wash ington in favor of the Mondell bill providing for government loans up to S1,5OO,OOO to help discharged sol diers, sailors and marines buy farms in New England.