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Connecticut western news., 1919-12-18
1900 DIPHTHERIA
 CASES IN THIS STATE
Children With Sore Throat
 Should Be Kept Home

During the past ten weeks more than 1900 cases of diphtheria have been reported by local health officers to the state department of health says pr. T. Eben Reeks. The figures are over fifty per cent. higher than for any like period within ten years and probably the highest in the history of the state. Parents and teachers should again be cautioned to regard every indication of sore throat in a child as possibly diphtheria. No child who has even a very slight soreness of the throat should be permitted to attend school. When any such case lis discovered by teacher, the child must be sent home and the health officer notified immediately.
 Many inquiries have been received recently by the state department of health concerning the Schick test and the administration of toxin-antitoxin The purpose of the Schick test is merely to determine whether or not la person is susceptible to diphtheria Many people have in their blood sufficient antitoxin to render them immune. Nursing infants have a high degree of immunity due, appar- ently, to some protective substance in mothers milk; but immediately after being weened children develop a high degree of susceptibility to diphthria. Between the ages of one and two years nearly 80 pct. of chil- dren are liable to contract the dis ease. The highest percentage of diphtheria deaths occurs in children between the ages of two and ten years. Beginning with infancy the blood of most people gradually de- velops certain antibodies which re- sist the attacks of diphtheria germs. This residence increases yearly, and by the time adult life is reached about 85 pct. of all people are im- mune to the disease.
 By the use of the Schick test it can be shown whether or not child may contract diphtheria. The test is simple, harmless and inexpensive. The material used costs less than five cents per test. The test consists of the injection of few drops of diphtheria toxin between the layers of the skin of the arm If charac- teristic red spot appears at the site of injection within forty-eight hours, the test is declared positive, which indicates that the person is liable to contract diphtheria. If no redness appears, the test is said to be mega tive, which means that the subject already has in his blood sufficient protective antibodies to render him, immune to the disease. Diphtheria toxin is a poison produced by diph- theria germs, and it is obtained by growing the bacteria in broth for a certain length of time, after which they are killed by carbolic acid and prepared for use in the Schick test.
Connecticut western news., 1919-12-18
$s,OoO,OoO in Thrift Statmps

Sales for Thrift Stamps, War Saw ings Stamps and Treasury Savings Certificates throughout the country for the month of November total $8,02O,436.67, according to the month of November f Co.,. .Sw latest figures received by the Connec- ticut War Savings Committee. The November sales, which were much larger than those of October, were the largest of any month since April. These figures for the November sales do not include the amount of these securities sold through the Federal Reserve Banks.
Connecticut western news., 1919-12-18
BAR ASSOCIATION
 MEETS AT TWISTED
Annual Banquet Is Held
 at Winchester Hotel

Bar Association enjoyed the annual banquet given at Hotel Winchester, Winsted, last Friday evening. Those present included: Gov. Marcus H. Holcomb, former Judge William H. Williams of Derby and Superior Court Judges D. T. Warner of Sails bury and George E. Hinman of Willi- mantle.
 A tempting repast was served by Landlord Bull as follows:
 Cape Cod oysters on the half shell Salted peanuts Saltine Waters
 Horse radish
 Stuffed olives Radishes Celery
 Green pea a la Supreme Boiled Kennebec salmon, sauce Royal
 Potatoes naturele
 Leg of venison praised
 ... Crabapple jelly
 Punch a la Litchfeld county bar Roast native chicken with dressing Creamed potatoes String beans Asparagus tip salad en mayonnaise
 Fancy ice cream Lady fingers Macaroons American, English dairy, Roquefort
 cheese
 Cream toasted crackers
 Demi tasse
 Cigars
 Vocal selections rendered by At torney Ryan of Litchfield and musi- cal numbers by L. T. Cogswell enter tained the members and after dinner remarks were made by Gov. Holcomb, Judge D. T. Warner, Judge George B. Hinman, Judge J. P. Woodruff and Walter s. Judd, former clerk of the common pleas court in Litchfeld county.
 Those at the festal board were Gov. Marcus H. Holcomb, Hartford :; l.. J. Nickerson, West Cornwall; 1; Judge D. T. Warner, Salisbury; 1; Judge William H. Williams, Derby ]; F. M. Williams, Waterbury; F. B. Mum, Winsted; George R. Sturges, Woodbury; Roger s. Baldwin, Wood bury; L. W. Cogswell, New Haven; F. R. Wadhams, Torrington; Judge George Hinman, Willimantic; Walter Holcomb, Torirngton; R. W. Smith, Hartford; Thomas J. Wall, Torring- sors Walter Judd, Bridgeport; Thomas Ryan, Litchfield; Clayton L. Klein, aWterbury; H. Roger Jones, New Hartford; Bernard Higgins, Torrington; R. T. Higgins, Winsted; 1; Sheriff Frank Turkington, Litchfield; !; D. J. Warner, Salisbury; H. F. Lan- don, Salisbury; J. P. Woodruff, George W. Woodruff, Litchfield; W. H. Blodgett, Winsted; !; s. A. Herman, Winsted; John H. Lancaster, Litchfield; H. J. Stanclift, New a. Hrtford; s. B. Horne, Winsted; ; John s. Addis, New Milford; R. J. Hollenbeck, Winsted; William Ford, Litchfield; J. H. Roberts, Thomaston; Clermont Towles, Naugatuck; Ken meth Wynne, New Haven; J. W. Smith, Winsted; c. c. Middlebrooks, Winsted; J. E.. Wheeler, Winsted; W. T. Smitht, Winsted.
 L. J. Nickerson was chairman of the banquet committee and his assis- tants were Frank B. Mum, W. H. Blodgett, W. F. Dowd, Walter Hol- comb, Raymond W. Smith, R. T. and L. W. Cogswell.
Connecticut western news., 1919-12-18
LOCAL ITEMS

If you are looking for holly boxes, call on us. The Canaan Printing Go.
 Mrs. Mary Pusey and son Winchell of Hartford have been visiting friends in town.
 MT. Stone, representative of the Fuller & Warren Go. of Boston was in town recently to inspect the heat ing plant which was installed in the High School building by that com- pany about 10 years ago. Every thing was reported satisfactory.
 J. E. Lorrain of Sheffield is spend ing the week with his father, E. R. Lorrain, who is in poor health.
Connecticut western news., 1919-12-18
Norfolk Fire Dept. Has New Pump

The volunteer fire department of Norfolk has received a new pump, purchased with the proceeds of the rummage sale held in September, which will be mounted on the trailer now belonging to the company. As this can be attached to any hydrant or with hose connection dropped in to brook, we'll or river, permitting of its use from any water source, it is felt the department is now quite we'll equipped to fight fires outside the sewer district as we'll as inside.
Connecticut western news., 1919-12-18
Gives Cup for County League

c. B. Uffendale of Norfolk has given silver loving cup to be pre- sented to the winner of the Litch- field county high school basketball league. The clubs competing are from Watertown, Litchfeld, Norfolk, New Milford and Terryville.
Connecticut western news., 1919-12-18
Demurrer Overruled in Curtiss Case

Judge George E. Hinman of the superior court has overruled the de- fendant's plea in abatement in the case of Edward W. Curtiss, charged with contempt of court. As a result of this order, the case will now be assigned for trial. Curtiss, it is al- legged, was in contempt for not obey ing an order of Judge Burpee to turn over his daughter Grace to Attorney Herman, acting for Mrs. Curtiss.
Connecticut western news., 1919-12-18
DAIRYMEN HOLD GREAT
 FARM MEETING DEC. 9th
Many Resolutions Are Adopted by the Conven-
 ton ".

Over two thousand dairymen, coming from a thousand communi- ties in the six states covered by the Dairymen's League attended the annual stockholders meeting of their organization at Jersey City on De- cember 9th.
Connecticut western news., 1919-12-18

Mrs. Blanche Southern of New York has been spending a few days with her mother, Mrs. Maria Oles.
Evening journal., 1919-01-10
AFTER HERON, HESAID
WHEN POLICE GOT HIM

Harry NcCann, a Negro. was held In
$500 bail for count ny Judge Church
luan. in Municipal Court this morn
ing, on a charge of the larceny Of an
overcoat. coat vest and $3.50. from Hen
derson Satterfeld, also a Negro. Me
Cam and Satterneld are both we'll
known figures in court, II appeared,
and up until this time were bud
dies"
Henderson said that McCann was
staying at his house and took an over
coat, valued at S25. coat and vest,
valued at the same amounts, and $3.50
In money belonging to him. The coat
and vest, IL developed. he pawned for
SO.
Henderson's wife said that McCann
had been on scout" explaining that
he had beeu in some trouble and was
trying 10 evade the police, and for that
reason was stopping at their house.
She denied McCann's contention that
she had given him the wearing apparel
30 pawn.
Harry declared that Henders0n's wife
gave him the clothes 10 pawn and that
he did pawn the coat and vest. The
$50. he said, Satterfleld gave him TO
20 to Philadelphia to buy some heron
with, and that while there he was ar
rested.
Detective Riley testified that Mccain,
when placed under arrest. made the
same statement. but added that when
the Philadelphia police got him, they
kept the overcoat. A pawn ticket for
the overcost, however. was found on
Harry, the detective said.
Evening journal., 1919-01-10
MOT0RMAN FINED FOR
BLOCKING FIRE ENGINE

Pleading nollc contendrc. guilty with
out intent, Edward j. Tlce. motorman
for the Wilmington and philadelphia
Traction Company, was fined $40 and
costs by Judge Churchman. I'm Municipal
Court this morning. for violating the
traffic rules In failing 10 stop his car
Immediately on the approach Of a fire
engine. as provided for in a resolution
Of the street and Sewer Department.
The charge against Tice was brought
by Joseph Russell. driver OF The chem
zeal engine Of the Friendship Fire Com
pany.
Russell testified that Tice failed TO
stop the car he was driving in Market
street on Wednesday night. he said
that he drew up close TO the car, which
was Of the new closed type, at sixth and
Market streets, and sounded his bell
hut despite that Tice continued down
Market street and did not stop until
he started around the car with the en-
zine. The engine was answering an
alarm TO a supposed fire near Fourth
and Market streets at that time. There
was no reason why the motorman
should not have known that the fire
apparatus was approaching. the driver
said. In passing around the car and
an automobile Russel said that he eN-
perienced some difficulty.
Tice was represented by Herbert ".
Ward, Jr. lie said that he did not know
the fire engine was near, as, he said,
il is impossible TO hear within one Of
the closed cars while Il Is running.
The conductor did not give him the Sig
nal 10 stop. he said. He has been work
ing as q moiorman for the past p years.
he said
Evening journal., 1919-01-10
BEGIN PROBE OF WAR
INSURANCE BUREAU
BY The United Press.

BY The United Press.
WASHINGTON, Jan. i0.-secrctary OF
the Treasury Glass and the war risk
insurance bureau viii not oppose a
congressional Investigation Of the bu-
reau's work. Colonel Henry ID. Lindsay,
bureau head told the House rules com
mitiee today
Lindsay revealed that he has been
put in full control Of The bureau and
said this was the FIRST time This action
has been taken. Authority had been
diffused he said Lindsay admitted
that he had not found the bureau on
an efficient basis
While Lindsay was before the com
mitiee correspondence between Secre-
tary Of War Baker and Representative
Mann, OF Illinois. was read before ihc
House.
Delay in paying American soldiers in
France has been due 10 their presence
in the actual lighting line. Baker eX-
planned. Payments 10 the men In this
country had been made promptly, he
said
Evening journal., 1919-01-10
give POINTERS TO
MISSION WORKERS

The Wilmington NJ. E. Conference
womans Home Missionary Society is
holding an all-day meeting and will
have an evening rally in It. Pauls NJ
r. Church today This conference is
being held to obtain and interest men
members. National leaders are meet
ing with the local members Of mission
ary societies and discussing the Mis-
sionary Work
The leaders are Miss Carrie Barge Of
Delaware, Ohio; Mrs. w. II. Good and
Mrs. Leonard l.. Slack. all Of whom are
Ulcers Of the National Society
The morning session opened at II
o'clock. Mrs. Charles W. Weldin intro
duced Miss Barge, who presided over
the meeting. The devotions were in
charge Of Mrs Good. This mornings
work consisted Of the discussion Of
Methods OF Missionary Work" Miss
Barge dwelt upon how the interest Of
members must be held in societies TO
retain their membership. She suggest
ed that any society TO be a success must
he organized well. To organize a So
ciety, she said. appoint group leaders
and each Of these leaders should have
various teams and all do team work
and cooperate.
Mrs. w. II. Good Of sydney, Ohio
talked on the Membership Campaign
She suggested taking a church can
Vass and find all the members whose
names were not with any missionary
society. Visit these members and invite
them and welcome them to the socie-
Ties. she urged.
Miss Cartez Swartz a field secretary
Of the National w II. NJ. :. said she
had been recently conducting a mem
bership campaign In a district and
found the group plan successful and
many new members were gained.
Luncheon was served at noon by the
Ladies' Aid Society Of St Paurs Church
Supper will be served between , 80
and go o'clock. for a nominal charge
This afternoons session will be given
over 10 the Work Of Missions" Miss
Emma Z. White. OF Uniontown
Pa who is teacher in the
Slavonic school there. will speak. This
Efhool is the only one OF its kind in
lNfethodism There are 100000 Sla-
" onic people in the United states and
this school has benefited many. She
win speak about "The Slavonic People
and Their Missionary Work, and What
n Has Meant to Them
Mrs Daisey Buckley. a graduate Of
the Browning School. Camden. : G,
which Is a mission school for colOred
girls. will speak. She will tell Of the
great need OF the missionary work and
what u has meant 10 the colored race
Mrs. Leonard Slack will talk tonight
on the work in Porto Rico. She is sec
retary Of the Porto Rico Bureau.
Evening journal., 1919-01-10
SOLDIERS GQT0 AID
OF OUSTED ATTORNEY
BY The United Press.

By The United Press.
EVANSVILLE. Ind, Jan. i0-Backed
by soldiers returned from the battle
fields Of France, A. J. Nenemon re-
sumed today his place OF Nandeburg
county attorney. Members Of the Norld
War Veterans aided by 300 citizens
forced the resignation Of Henry Buente.
who had been appointed 10 the posi-
ton. The soldiers were informed Nenc-
man had not been reappoinled because
De made speech In German township
advocating ihot ils name be changed 10
Gresham township
The veterans called a mass meeting
marched 10 The court house and de-
manded immediate reinstatement of
Neneman. They also asked the resigna-
lion OF Henry Schminke. one OF the
county commissioners. who had voted
against Noneman. However. when
schmlnhe promised TO support the rein
statement the soldiers did not press
their move 10 ousi him.
Evening journal., 1919-01-10
nOY MANnERs FnoM H0ME

Mike Szymanski. Of No 3Os Cedar
street, aged l3 years. wandered away
from his home on Monday last and has
not been heard Of since. He is boy
Of odd habits. apparently irresponsible
for his wanderings. and has often been
in the first grade in school, He speaks
very little and never explains his
whereabouts or his reason for going
away. He was 5lai m a torn blue
sweater, black plush aD. bl1ck trou-
seys and b3own shoes. any une 1ndi1g
the boy will do a favor ny notifying
the Juvenile COJr..
Evening journal., 1919-01-10
TRYING 10 SETTLE
N. Y. HARBOR STRIKE

NEW lORk. Jan. 10 Stanley King,
secretary IN Secretary OF War Baker
was in conference here This afternoon
with boat owners in an effort 10 Bring
about an adjustment Of The harbor
strike.
Paul Bonlnse, counsel for the boat
owners. in statement. said that the
strikers would receive their pay this
afternoon The boat owners have had
printed a statement regarding the for
nation OF the New York Harbor Con
cilatlon board which is intended 10 be-
composed of 10 employees and employers
Bonlnge said that This board had al
ready been formed and would meet TO-
day for the purpose OF discussing the
new wage scale
Evening journal., 1919-01-10
SAYS PACKERS MAY
CONTROL ALL FOOD

BY the United Press.
WASHINGTON, Jan. i0.-Unless regu-
lated. the big five" packers will be
able in a few years to dictate what
food the American people Shall eat
chairman Colver, Of the American Fed
cral Trade Commission charged today
II the present tendency Of these five
companies is allowed to continue" Col
yer told the House Interstate Commrce
Committee. they will within ten years
be able 10 dictate TO the American peo-
ple Just what food they shall eat and
lust how much shall be paid for IT,"
The big flve' he pointed out are
rapidly encroaching on new lines Of
industry. extending their sway over
the nations food supply.
Evening journal., 1919-01-10
Are You Looking for
Real Bargains

read this list carefully. First we offer:
Scrim and Marquisette Curtains, value
to $500, al SIPS the pair
Novelty and Cluny Curtains, values 10
$3.50, to 90 at $2.75 the pair.
Filet Lace Curtains, value to $3.50, at
S2.75.
Irish Point Curtains. values up to
$3.50. for $3.50 the pair.
Gupure Lace Panels, values up to SO.
for $1.65 each
Arabian Lace Panels, values up To
$3.50, to be sold at $500 each.
LOCO opaque Window Shades, value
S1.25, for 75c each.
Cold weather is on its way-better get
your Blankets AMI Quilts
We offer cotton filled Quilts from
$3.50 to $3.50 each.
Lambs wool, SlO.50 TO $22.OO each.
Grey and white cotton Blankets at
$3.50 the pair.
Full size wool nap Blankets, $3.50 to
$3.50.
Extra large set wool Blankets at $3.50
the pair.
Evening journal., 1919-01-10
French Soldiers Lead
in Worlds Sacrifice

At The outbreak OF the war the popu-
lati0n Of France was &c millions and OF
these six millions have been offered on
the altar Of freedom. thereby leading
every other nation We OF America
must be very grateful for this and also
for an invaluable remedy for stomach.
liver and intestinal ailments discovered
by the peasants OF France. which Il Is
reported has saved many lives In Amer
lea, prevented thousands OF surgical
operations and relieved incalculable suf-
fering among is people. Geo. II. Mayr.
for many years a prominent Chicago
chemist. imports the ingredients and
sells This remedy under the name OF
Mayr's Wonderful Remedy. II Is a sim
pie, harmless preparation that removes
the catarrhal mucus from the intesti-
nal tract and allays the Inflammation
which causes practically all stomach,
liver and intestinal ailments, including
appendicitis One dose will convince or
money refunded.
J. VI. Eckerd The Miller Drug store,
n. b Danforih and druggists every
where
Evening journal., 1919-01-10
REPORT STEAMER IN DISTRESS

by Tho United Press
LONDON, Jan. l0-An - q. S" wire
less has been received from an un-
named American steamer in distress
somewhere in the Atlantic as the re-
sult ,,l OF a storm according TO an Ayency
u'spalch received from Ferrol TODAY.
TWO Australian destroycrs caught In
.lle Storm We're reported missing.
Evening journal., 1919-01-10
GIFT FOR MISS WI son

PARIS. Jan. i0.-A delegation Of
working girls. representing one OF the
largest department stores OF Paris. pre-
sented Miss Margaret Wilson, the Presi-
dents daughter. with a magnificent
toilet set. made of tortoise shell. ini-
tailed and inlaid with gold The set
was contained in a handsome leather
presentation case.
In presenting the gift one Of the
French girls paid tribute TO Miss VII
sons valuable work among American
working girls. The Presidents daugh-
ter responded graciously in French.
Evening journal., 1919-01-10
URGES GOVERNMENT
FARMS FOR SOLDIERS

BY the United Press.
WASHINGTON. Jan 10 3D. America
must provide opportunity for the re-
iurend soldier, Secretary OF the Inter
ior Lane declared at a hearing In the
lloues ofllce building in plea Tor quick
Evening journal., 1919-01-10
NAVAL HEROES TO GET INsCNy,

WASHINGTON, Jan. i0-The House
bill providing for distinguished service
naval insignia, similar to that author
lzed for the army, was passed by the
Senate.
Evening journal., 1919-01-10
BERGER WOULD nun AGAIN.

CHICAGO, Jan. iO-Nictor Berger. So
cialist Congressman-elect from Wis
consin. who, with four other Socialist
leaders. were found guilty Of espionage
act violations here Nednetlay. will
run again for Congress " he Is not al
lowed 10 take his seat this term.
Berger declared today he VIII nght
10 retain, his seat, but failing In that,
he viii run again in the Milwaukee
district
Evening journal., 1919-01-10
stomach TROUBLES
ARE DUE TO ACIDITY
Ten. safe. Certain. speedy Relief r~
Acid Indigestion.

so.calied stomach troubles. such AZ IN.
digestion. gas sourness, stomach-ache and
Inability to retain food are In probably
nine cases out OF ten, simply evidences
that excessive secretion Of acid Is taking
place in the stomach. causing the forma-
ton Of gas and acid Indigestion.
Gas distends the stomach and causes
that full, oppressive, burning feeling some-
times known as heartburn. while the acid
irritates and infames the delicate lining
Of the stomach The trouble lies entirely
in the excess development or secretion OF
scid
To stop or prevent this souring Of the
food contents Of the stomach and 10 neu-
tralize the acid, and make II bland and
harmless, q teaspoonfu Of bisurated mag.
neeia a good and effective corrector Of
acid stomach should be taken IN a quar-
ter OF a glass Of hot OF cold water after
eating or whenever gas sourness or acid
itv Is felt This sweetens the stomach
end neutrslizes the acidity in few mo.
ments and is perfectly harmless and
inexpensive remedy 70 use.
An antiacid, such az bisurated magnesia.
which can be obtained from any druggist
IN ,er powder or tablet form, enables
IN, stomach 20 do its work properly with
ont the aid Of artificial digestsnts Mag
nesia comes IN several forms, 80 he GER
tain 70 ask for and take only Bisurated
Nagnesia. which is especially prepared for
the shove purposes.
Evening journal., 1919-01-10

action on the bin for sio0Oo0.0OO TO re-
claim land for farm purposes for the
men now returning home.
Evening journal., 1919-01-10
If You Need a New
Suit or OVercOat
Buy 1t Here

Clothes can be bought as you know for
SIS to $100-some men pay these prices
not because it's necessary but because
they believe its the only way TO get style
attraction.
We invite such men to see Griffon
Clothes-we invite them to compare the
distinctivenesS in style, refinement, char
acter. individuality We invite them to
Judge the woolens-we ask them to exam
inc the tailoring. We prefer to have them
let our mirrors prove the fit to their own
atisfaction-whateve their build.
Then we point out the savings in these
fine ready for service clothes at prices of
$4,000 to $4,000.
Overcoats, $1,000 to $4,000.
Evening journal., 1919-01-10

If you need a new Oil
Heater, get it here. we
have priced ours at S5.65