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Connecticut western news., 1919-11-20
MISSIONARY TO JAPAN
Mrs. William M. Sistaire of Norfolk
 Receives Commission

Mrs. William M. Sistaire, better known in Norfolk as Miss Pauline Rowland, daughter of Rev. MT. and Mrs. George M. Rowland, mission aries in Sapporo, Japan, of the local Congregational Church, now in this country on furlough, on Friday, re- ceived her commission at the annual meeting of the Woman's Board of Foreign Missions being held in Provi- dence, R. I. Through the Japanese board the request was made through the Boston headquarters that Mrs. Sistaire be commissioned to fill the vacancy caused by the recent death in Sapporo of Miss Adelaide Daugha- day.
 Mrs. Sistaire, whose childhood was spent in Japan and who was educated in this country, has always shown a preference for life in Japan. She will leave San Francisco early in December with her young baby and her father, Rev. Dr. Rowland, it was the intention of Captain Sistaire, whose death occurred last November from influenza, to return with his wife to Japan, after the war.
 Mrs. Rowland expects to spend the ] winter in California for her health before returning to her work Paul Rowland, the brother of Mrs. Sistaire who is now visiting his parents in this country and who did Y. M. c. A. work in northern Russia during the World War, will soon return to Rus sia and resume his work with the : Y. M. c. A. and assist in the organiz- ing of Boy Scout patrols in that country.
Connecticut western news., 1919-11-20
FATAL ACCIDENT IS
 NARROWLY INVERTED
Sheffield Girl Is Hurled From Her Bicycle by
 Auto

What might have been fatal acci- dent occurred Saturday afternoon on the Ashley Falls road, when an automobile struck and knocked 1nez Bounce, from her bicycle. lnez IS the 17-year-old daughter of Frank Bounce of Ashley Falls and employed ] by George Blodgett.
 About three o'clock Saturday afternoon she was wheeling along the road giving vehicles a wide margin, when a Ford car attempted to pass and Buick car driven bv Jos n Prunier of Mystic attempted to pass the Ford, cutting in too quickly and striking the hub of the Ford throw ing it against the little girls bicycle and completely wrecking it.
 The child was badly cut about the face and suffered other serious in- juries, but no bones were broken. It was at first thought she had been killed outright, as she lay by the roadside apparently lifeless.
 J. P. Ousterboudt and J. R. Stetser of the Welsbach Light Co.,, who were in the Ford, hurriedly took the child and her mother to Dr. Lees office, where her injuries were attended to. It is not known whether she suffered internal injuries but up to the present she is confined to her bed and is un- able to sit up. Messrs. Stetser and | Ousterboudt did everything in their power to make amends and 1t seems that the car from Mystic is in wrong. Inspector Fuller was notified of the accident and took the numbers of the two cars concerned some time later. When visiting the scene of the accident he found the hub cap to one machine showing clearly how the collision took place.
 Y On Sunday afternoon the Buick driven by MT. Prunier, evidently taking a new route home, was pass ing MT. Fuller's residence when he noticed the numbers and calling to the driver to stop made more thorough investigation. The motor vehicle department will undoubtedly bring action against Prunier for violating one of the most important rules of the road.
Connecticut western news., 1919-11-20
THANKSGIVING PROC
 LAMATTcN BY GOVERNOR
Pray for "Future Broader Brighter and More
 Clorinus

The urcc1" m" lion # Gov. Hol- comb naming Thursday, Nov. 27, as Thanksgiving Day was made public
 n@ of N and is as follc s:
 h>a' sky lowers with the clouds of social unrest and eco- homie dist 1rbance it is easy to darken the mind with black fore bodings and gloomy fears. The need today is for the wider outlook that balances good and evil, not in the scales of present circumstances, but in the scales of historical continuity, and for the deeper insight that measures human progress, not in the terms of weeks and months, but in the terms of Him to whom thou sand years are as one day. The struggles of man against man in the veternal effort of each to secure to himself the greatest possible of ma terial benefits and comforts mark but the surface changes of society beneath them ever moves, silent and resistless, a tide whose impulse comes, not out of the instant press of mems needs and desires, but out of mans inherent growth in knowl- edge and power, and in faith and courage. Few periods in human history have offered 80 many proofs of the influx of that tide as have the last few years, or have been so call culated to awaken to it the minds of men. Spurred by the stress of war, and its inevitable aftermath, science has reached far forward in it's search for knowledge, courage has become a common place of life and faith has been buiided deep and strongly but tressed. In these is revealed to us our cloud of smoke by day and our pillar of fire by noght. And for this far more than for the material ben efits that the year has offered, should our thanks be given to Him who still elads us on to the last great goal. In this thought, let us, on Thursday, November the 27th, which old custom marks as our peculiar day of Thanksgiving, bow our heads and lift our hearts to Him who, if faith means anything, we must be- ieve is directing our steps to a fu- aturea broader, brighter and more glorious than the past has known or we yet can clearly sec"
Connecticut western news., 1919-11-20
INCOME TAX FORM
Will Be Issued in December Says
 Collector Walsh

Collector of Internal Revenue James J. Walsh stated that. the De- partment of Internal Revenue is planning to issue forms for the filing of income and excess profits tax re- turns early in December this year, instead of waitaing until January 1st as has been the custom in former years. This change is being made so that the taxpayer may make out his return as soon as he has closed his books for the year 1919, and while an accurate knowledge of his accounts is still fresh in his mind.
 The period for filing is, as usual, from January 1st to March 15, 1920 and the tax is paid in quarterly pay ments, one quarter of tax due to ac- company returns.
 The normal tax rate for the year 1919 is pct. on the first $4000 above exemptions and 8 pct. on the remaining net income, as against a tax rate of and 12 per cent res pectively for the year 1918. The surtax, however, remains the same as for the year 1918, ranging from 1 pct. on the amount of net income between $5000 and $6000 to 65 pct. of the amount by which the net in- come exceeds $1,00O,000. The ex- emptions of 5000 for single persons and s2000 for married persons or heads of families and $200 for each dependent person also remain un- changed.
Connecticut western news., 1919-11-20
PROTEST INCREASE
Tax Payers Go to Hartford to See
 Commissioner

A number of the largest tax payers in this town went to Hartford Wed nesday morning to protest to the tax commissioners regarding the increase in the grand list of this town.
 The North Canaan grand list has been increased $300,000 and as this seems to be unreasonable, property owners have appealed to the commis. sioners to see if this amount cannot be decreased.
 North Canaan is not the only town thus affected. Canaan or Falls Vil- lage has had its list increased $80,000 while Salisbury is facing what seems to be an unreasonable increase. All of these towns have sent a delegation of taxpayers to confer with the com missioner.
Connecticut western news., 1919-11-20
Augustus w. Nicoll

Augustus W. Nicoll who resided oRl Taconic Avenue, Great Barrington.- died on Saturday, Nov. 15. Ma Nicoll has been in failing health fu- some time. His wife died the week before, very suddenly. He leaves three sons and four grandchildren. Hs was a resident of Canaan about B years ago. Before going to Great Harrington to live, the Nicolls lived m Brooklyn and used to spend their summers at The Naples. MT. Nicollax funeral was held Monday afternoons at his late residence.
Connecticut western news., 1919-11-20
Auxiliary Conference

The auxiliary conference at ChrisS church and parish house was very we'll attended last week. About hb' from Lime Rock, Salisbury, Sharon.~ Falls Village, Washington and Ban tam were present. Communion ser- vice was at 10:30 with sermon by Rev. MT. Coburn of Danbury. Tn the afternoon addresses were given by Mrs. Norton of Salisbury, district manager; Miss Bessie L. Franklin of Hartford, united offering treasurers Rev. J. P. Plumb of New Milford and Dr. Sturges, secretary board of education of mission house of New York city. Arehdeacon Humphrey presided.
Connecticut western news., 1919-11-20
Choral Union Annual

The annual business meeting of the Canaan Choral Society was held
 .t town hall on Monday evening. The |secretary's report showed an aver sre attendance of 87.9 per cent, vhile the treasurer's report showed Ian improved financial condition-the present worth of the society being S5O.19. The officers elected for the ensuing year are as follows:
 President, MT. Robert D. Pe1rce, Vice President, MT. George $. Math- Ter. Secy. and Treas, MT. Joseph L. Parsons, Registrar, MT. George Har- |denbergh. Directors consist of above officers and MT. G. W. Parsons, MT
 John Bianchi, Miss Mary Ferguson,
 Hiss May Kegler, Miss Gladys DeHart
Connecticut western news., 1919-11-20
COMPLETE LIS OF RED CRC ' MEMBERS " 2 Re. ondet 1' the Third Red Gre Roll
 C.

The third Red c oss Roll Call in this toTn resulted ii the canvassers sec ~in~ 3c5 memb ~rs, 10 magazine n mbc ,~I cont b stions amount ing to S26.21 making a total of
 Glowing is list of mem bers:
 Clarence Adams: Douglas Adam, c. <. Adam, Mrs. C. A. Adam, Mrs. c. s. Adam, Dr. J. c. Adam, Mrs .. I Adam, Kenneth Adam, Miss May Adams, Norma Adam, Miss Re- gina Adams, Mrs. Adotte, E. P. Allyn, Miss E. c. filling, Albert An derson, August Anderson, Mrs. Aug ust Anderson, Mrs. George Ander- son, John Anderson, J. R. H. Arm strong, c. E. Badgley, Mrs. c. E. Badgley, Clinton D. Barnes, Alfred Barrett, Mrs. c. A. Beaujon, H. F. Beebe, Mrs. W. N. Beebe, Mrs. k. T. Bennett, Harry Berkowitz, Miss Katherine Bird, Mrs. R. Black, Wm. Blass, Mrs. N. W. Blodgett, Mrs. c. W. Bottum, c. B. Bottom, Miss Alice Bowen, Miss L. H. Bragg, Mrs. E. A. Brewer, Mrs. F. M. Brewer, F. M. Brewer, Mrs. Willis Brewster, ". B, Brewster, Miss F. Bridges, Mrs. A. P. Briggs, Mrs. Catherine Briggs, Miss M. Briggs, Enrico Broggi, Miss Anna Brown, Mrs. George Brown, Miss Lillian Brown, Gregorio Bruscheta, Mrs. M. c. Buckbee, W. Burghardt, Mrs. W. W. Burghardt, Leo Byron, Mrs. F. Caldwell, Mrs. L. A. Caldwell, Continued on page ?
Connecticut western news., 1919-11-20
KIMBALL'S GET HEIFER
suit Brought Against Ralph Burr of Norfolk

!, A suit resulting from the death Of
 x heifer was heard before Justice
 Ford Monday afternoon, because ot
 fine inability to ascertain whose hell CT it was that died. L. J. Nickerson
 was the attorney for Mrs. Kimball while s. A. Herman appeared for the defendant.
 Judgment of $50.o0 and costs was
 ~iven Mrs. Kimball and the case was appealed to the Superior Court. l One point not made plain was how Mrs. Kimball's heifer came rom Huntsville to West Norfolk, a dls- .tance of seven miles, since no one ,had driven it there.
Connecticut western news., 1919-11-20
WARRANT FOR NEGRO
Alleged to Have Kidnapped White
 Girl from New Jersey

Warrants have been issued for the arrest of Richard, (alias "Rainbow") Taylor, mulatto, who is alleged to have kidnapped Lucy Diers, of Rah- way, N. J., on Saturday, November 1, 1919. Taylor has a prison record in Stamford, Conn.
 Henry Diers, father of the girl, is offering, through Chief of Police, David H. Ramsey of Railway, N. J., a liberal reward for the arrest of the negro, and information regarding the girl. It is believed the couple are travelling in this direction.
Connecticut western news., 1919-11-20
NEW COMPANY MAY
 TAKE OVER B. R. CO.
Capitalists Willing To ln- vest $15O,0OO 2 at Once

Through the eHorCS ol I1oioe0 W Davis, receiver for the Barnum Richardson company and some of the stockholders who have the best ln- terests of the company at heart' IL nav be possible for new corpora lion to take over the entire business of this company and conduct along modern business lines for the mutual benefit of all concerned.
 Among the financiers who wish to take over the company is Eugene E; i., Anderson of Sharon, Pa, who Will act as syndicate manager provided a new corporation is formed. MT. Anderson is man of many years experience in the iron business ana has gained a high reputation III connection with this work.
 It is rumored that if this new corporation is formed the East Ga man branch will be opened at once and full force of men put to work. This in itself is one good reason for heal stockholders and creditors to fall in with the plan which follows:
 These financiers are willing to put S15O,OO0 into the business provided . new corporation is formed, acqulr- ing the common stock subject to ~34OO,O00 per cent noncumulatlve sinking fund preferred stock, which 1t is proposed to divide among the secured and unsecured creditors of the company of they consent to sale of the property free of mortgage lien or if they deposit bonds or claims with the Guaranty Trust Co.,. IS depositor under syndicate pur- chase agreement.
 Mfr. Davis statement to the com mittee representing the bondholders and creditors of the company, Willi- am H. Barnum of Lime Rock and Robert Scoville of Salisbury, and the eommittee's statement to the bond Holders and creditors follow:
 William Henry Barnum,
 Robert Scoville. As a committee of bondholders and creditors of Barnum Richardson Co. Dear Sirs: r.
 In compliance with your request, \ have attempted to find new interests to acquire the business of the bar- nnm Richardson Go. on a basis that would afford the best possible pros meet for some ultimate realization bv the present bondholders and general creditors. I personally am of opinion that, with adequate capital and management, a profitable bus1- ness can be created, but it is certain rv not there at the present time, and the proposition is, therefore, not one in which it is possible to interest bankers who would expect to issue and sell new securities to the public m the basis of demonstrated earn ing power. I have, however, suc- eeeded in getting the interest of a small group who are willing to ac- n1ire the property for new corpora ton to furnish approximately $loo'- aoO new capital on secured notes' and to acquire the common stock subject to s4oo,Ooo 6 per cent non, cumulative sinking fund preferred stock, the preferred stock to be d. ' yided among the secured and un- secured creditors of the present com pany on an equitable basis. They. however, make it a condition that shall organize a competent manage ment and personally participate therein, receiving an interest ID the
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Connecticut western news., 1919-11-20
HISS MARY P. THRALL
 OF LAKEVILLE DIES
Cne of That Towns Most Beloved Young
 Women

The deatn or MISS MaTy T. IHEdIl of Lakeville is particularly sad to the many from this vicinity who knew and loved her for her many virt es. The following account of her death hahs been contributed and is gladly published.
 The community received severe shock on Sunday morning when the announcement of Mary Thrall's death was made known. Her many friends had hoped for her complete recovery of the illness caused by the Influenza, as she had so far recovered as to be able to take short walks and rides. Her mother and doctor thinking that a change of air might hasten her recovery, took her to Enfield, Mass, to the home of Mrs. L. G. Warren for the winter. This change proved beneficial for few weeks but soon she began to loose strength and death overlook her Saturday night shortly after midnight, and took from our midst very sweet girl with sweet and lovable disposi- 1 ton, which had won for her many friends among all denominations, the old and young alike loved her.
 The burden of sorrow upon her family and friends touches tender spot, as up to early in the winter she was endowed with the best of health and the future outlook was only bright and happy. When she was stricken with the Influenza it was not thought that the dreaded disease had got in it's work as she so far recov- cred as to go back to her duties at the Post Office where she was en1- ployed. While there she won many friends with her agreeable and pleas 1 irr r2-nnc- of serving the public. She k--d been ct her duties but a short titme when she was again confined to her bed for a long period, and there is where the beautiful side of her character came out in full bloom, developing wonderful patience dur l ing her illness. Although she recov- cred sufficiently to sit up and take short rides at different intervals, she never regained any great amount of strength. t.... ..s.sa..u-.... .--,.--.~
 Mary leaves a widowed mother, one brother, Donald, and a sister, Virginia, to mourn her loss. The 1 girl was deprived of the pleasure of a fathers protecting care, as misfor- tune took this parent short time before her birth. She was in her twenty first year. Death nipped the bud when blooming into womanhood. This taking away from our midst one so young and cheerful touches the heart of her many friends, and the bereaved family have the sym pathy of the whole community.
 The remains were brought here from Enfield, on Sunday evening, by Undertaken Harley H. Burdick. The funeral services were held in the M. E. Church, of which she was a member, on Tuesday afternoon, in- te1ment in the family rlos a5 Sails bury cemetery. The floral pzesenta- tions were in abundance from her friends and the different associations of which she was q member.
 Among those from out of town to attend the funeral were her sister, Miss Virginia M. Thrall of New York city, Mr. and Mrs. L. c. Warren of Enfield, Mass, and Mrs. L. W. Wach- ter of Winsted.
Connecticut western news., 1919-11-20
Basket Ball League

A basketball League between five High Schools of Litchfeld County has been arranged by the County Y. M. c. A. Canaan is not represented. A Silver Loving Cup has been given b. MT. c. B. Uffendale of Norfolk, which will become the property of the team winning the largest num- Der of games.
Connecticut western news., 1919-11-20
Osterberg-Butler Nuptials

Married at the Congregational parsonage, Falls Village, on Wednes- day, Nov. 12, 1919, Oscar William Osterbarg of Bridgeport and Miss Margaret Dora Butler of Lime Rock. The Rev. E. A. Hazeltine officiating.
The Nenana daily news., 1919-06-04

SHOTGUNS and Shotgun Ammu- nition-new stock just opened, at Anderson Bros & Nerland.
The Nenana daily news., 1919-06-04
SCOW RETURNING FROM KANT|SXNA
 FOR SUPPLIES

The big power scow owned and operated by Charles McGonagal,
 which passed through Nenana on
 May 29th, loaded to the guards
 with supplies, men and horses, bound for the Kantishna country,
 arrived in port last night on her
 way to Fairbanks for another load
 of supplies.
 The supplies, horses and men she took up were landed safely at the spot on the kantishna river select
 ed for the purpose, and they prob able are now encamped near the big galena ledge on the end of the ridge that divides the Friday creek basin from that of Eureka creek The ledge in question is owned by Joe Quigley and associates, and an option on it has been taken by Thomas P. Aitken. The party land ed recently from the scow was sent in there by Mr. Aitken for the purpose of opening up the mine The ledge is known to carry from S130 to $500 in silver per ton,
 besides large percentage of lead
 and some gold, and big things are expected from the mine which is about to be developed in this re- zion.
 The scow probably will be back in Nenana on the return journey
 to the Kantishna in a few days.
The Nenana daily news., 1919-06-04

If early returns from the various
 sections of Alaska may be regarded
 as indicative of the general result of the delegate election held yes terday Attorney-General George B. Grigsby, Democratic candidate. will be Alaska's next representative at Washington. With all the principal precincts reported, the Democratic candidate has lead of considerably over 500 over Jones, the Labor can
 didate, and the belief is general in Democratic circles that the final count will give Grigsby a majority of one thousand.
 The Nome section is the only one thus far reported which gives Jones a majority. At the time the Nome report was filed, returns had been received from seven outlying pre- cincts, with seven still to hear from The race in Nenana was a close
 one, Grigsby receiving only seven
 majority. Of the forty-seven votes cast at 35-Mile, the Democratic candidate received twenty-seven and Jonss an even twenty.
 The Nenana vote was nearly
 twice as big as that of Fairbanks, indicating that but little interest
 was taken in the election in the
 upper town. All but three of the one hundred votes reported were cast for Grigsby, indicating that WickershamiIes kept away from the polls and that the labor vote of Fairbanks has dwindled to very small proportions.
 Eleyenth-hour campaigning on the part of local supporters of the Dem ocratic candidate saved the day for Grigsby in Nenana The two can didates ran very close throughout the day, and the Jones votes ar
The Nenana daily news., 1919-06-04
CROWD ATTENDS
 DEDICATION OF
 MEMORIAL FREES

The dedication ceremonies held yesterday evening by the pupils of the Fairbanks school. on the school grounds, when four trees planted on the grounds were dedi- cated to the memory of former students who died in the service, were very largely attended.
 The ceremonies opened by a ren- dition of national airs by the Fair banks band. Miss Edna Lewis, one of this years graduates, then gave 9 resume of the work of the school in war activities, in Red Cross work, bond drives etc, after which the dedication of the trees followed
 Miss Anita Nordale dedicated the senior tree to the memory of Percy Blanchfeld; Miss Margaret Thomas dedicated the junior tree to the memory of Lawrence Morency; Miss Margaret Collins dedicated the sophomore tree to the memory of Dorman Baker, and Clifford Smith dedicated the freshman tree to the memory of Lawrence Auten.
 The ceremonies, which were very impressive, were conducted in the open air. The school porch was beautifully decorated with flags and bunting, a service flag with four gold stars forming the center of the decorations.
 The singing of appropriate patri- otic songs by the school children brought the dedication ceremonies to a close.
The Nenana daily news., 1919-06-04
EARLY RETURNS GIVE
 GRIGSBY SAFE LEAD

irving at the polls late in the day undoubtedly would have given Jones a lead but for the hasty rounding up of needed Democratic support. The showing made by Jones is considered remarkable, in view of the fact that he is unknown to a great majority of the voters of Alaska, and to the further fact that there was little time for cam paigning in his behalf
 The vote boiled at Anchorage and outlying precincts was less than half of the vote cast in November, and at Nome unfavorable weather conditions interfered considerably with the election. although both par ties were very active and the cam paign was productive of much mud singing. The fight for Jones was led by the Nome Nugget and Tom Gaffney, formerly a member of the territorial legislature.
 The following gives the returns received by the News up to late hour this afternoon.
The Nenana daily news., 1919-06-04
NEW MODEL CAFE IS NEARING COMPLETION

The new building which will, when completed, house the Model cafe .at Fairbanks has reached a very ad- vanced stage of completion, and it is expected that it will soon be ready for occupancy, and will he the best of it's kind in Fairbanks.
 A new departure in the way Cf booths for ladies and parties ras been decided on, and the work of putting in light structures for thts purpose is now under way. The old Model cafe did not possess any booths or boxes.
The Nenana daily news., 1919-06-04
TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN:

These are my regular prices and always have been, reports to the contrary notwithstanding.
 ERNEST c. BERGGREN,
 Violinist.