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Connecticut western news., 1919-11-27
FATHER GIVES UP SON
 TO THE GAME WARDEN
Had Illegally Shot Buck in Falls Village
 Saturday

A rather unusual case that IS causing more or less comment in this vicinity, has been brought about by the shooting of large buck near Falls Village. William Mallory, age IT, is the boy who shot the deer which weighs upwards of 200 pounds, and from the size of it we believe that few hunters could refrain from talk ing shot at such an animal.
 Young Mallory had been living with his mother in another town and on Saturday came to his fathers home, asked for permission to remain which he received and immediately started out hunting. After being in the woods but a short time he saw the buck but a few yards away, which he shot. Upon notifying his father they dressed the carcass and brought it home.
 MT. Mallory, senior, realizing that the boy had illegally shot the deer was in a quandary what to do, but decided the only way out of the situation was to notify County Game Warden Hornbeck, which he did. The boy believing that we was within his rights, was more or less frightened at the sudden turn of events. His case will be heard at Falls Village on Friday.
 This is the first case of this kind to become public this year and shows that hunters and farmers generally are aware that deer may be , shot only when damaging crops. The old law gave every land owner the privi- lege of shooting deer on his own property.
 The season on game birds and squirrels closed Saturday with the exception of duck, which continues until January 18th. Rabbits may be hunted with a dog and ferret, but not with gun. This law regarding rabbits has been the subject of con- siderable comment, as heretofore it was illegal to use ferret.
Connecticut western news., 1919-11-27
CHICKEN SHOW" WILL
 BE BETTER THAN EVEN
Third Annual Exhibition .oE
 the Canaan Poultry
 Association

The premium lists of the thtrS annual exhibition of the Canas6 Poultry Association will be ready fytn distribution this week. The darfw for the show, which will be held ssA the town hall, are December 9th, fofh and 11th and from entries already made and many promised this exhibk- tion of fancy poultry will exceed fh number and quality anything ever before held in this section.
 From indications the two stronResE classes will be Barred Rocks ana Rhode Island Reds, with the s. c White Leghorns a close second Breeders of these three classes from Berkshire county, Mass, and ths state as we'll as some of the larger breeders from New York state havs signifed their intentions of sending a large number of excellent spe<a- mems. Other varieties will be wem represented and as there are no othdr shows in this vicinity at that time. the prospects look exceedingly brigfA to local fanciers.
 The association has spared neither time or expense in promoting this exhibition, with the result that one og the best judges in this country, W. H Card, known far and wide for hSm ability at poultry judging, will iudgs the birds, assisted by L. J. Hollee- beck, who also bears an enviabla reputation in judging special varfe- ties. With two such men as theSs exhibitors are assured of the faircsa kind of poultry judging.
 This year the association has puy- chased new coops of its own. Thesm are of the latest approved design and are built for the comfort of ttes birds as we'll as to show them off tA the best advantage. Poultrymea will also appreciate the fact ths}E with new crops owned by the assocte- ton, the chances for contagion frors various diseases is very slight.
 To sum it all up; it's going to D. some show and one that this towa can we'll be proud of. As a means oS education to young and old there s~ none better.
Connecticut western news., 1919-11-27
MANY CHILDREN ARE
 IN NEED OF HOMES
Children's Aid Society Is Max. ing a Strong
 Appeal

Up on the fourth floor of the Brown-Thomson Building in Hartford there is busy office where they deal not with stocks and bonds or with any form of insurance, but with human destinies. It is the office of the Connecticut Children's Aid Soci- ety, which organization works in the interest of the neglected and needy children of our state.
 Could you but be behind the scenes and watch the people who go in and out of this office during just one day and listen to the life stories they tell, you would not wonder that the force of devoted workers employed by the Society is willing often to work long beyond the regular hours to help in solving the human problems pre- sented.
 There is the batter of little feet in the haH and father enters with. five children, the oldest one not yet ten years of age. The mother has recent ly died and there is no one but the father to care for the children. He has tried in vain to find housekeep- CT and has been getting along as best he can, doing for the children night and morning and often staying out of work to take care of them, for when he is away, little Mary, not quite ten, is the only one to look out for the others. The father is earning good wages and would be glad to pay board if the Society can only find 8 satisfactory boarding place for the children. The trained worker, who has had experience with these appeal ing stories, listens sympathetically, putting in question now and then in order to get a full understanding of the situation and assures the father that the matter shall be care fully looked into and some plan made for the children.
 Next, a little woman comes timid- ly in. Her need illustrates another department of the Society's work. She is a mother who has come. from a home a long way distant in the country because someone has told her of the wonderful reconstruction
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Connecticut western news., 1919-11-27
PUBLIC SCHOOL MEETING
 IS WELL ATTENDED
Interested Parents Gather to See School Work
 Demonstrated

A public meeting in the interest of education was held in the Town Hall on Wednesday, Nov. 19, at 8 o'clock. The meeting was opened by the sing ing of "Our Bright Starry Banner" by the High School chorus, under the direction of Miss Gladys DeHart, supervisor of music.
 Supervisor W. M. Teague followed with introductory remarks, in which he stated the purpose of such a gath ering, that inasmuch as it is often impossible for the parents to see the work of their children in the school, an effort is made here to bring the school to the parents. Among other things MT. Teague em- phasized the importance of prompt and regular attendance on the part of the pupils.
 Then came two demonstration les sons. The first was a poem study, standard 8, taught by Miss Ellen Lindell. The familiar lines beginning "Breathes there a man with soul so dead" were taught. The demonstra- tion showed that a lesson should not consist of the mere learning of a few lines of poetry, but may also serve as means of inspiring patriot ism.
 Miss Catherine Finnegan next demonstrated how the teaching of prefxes and suffixes may be success fully carried out in the grades. As pupils, Miss Finnegan had a group from the Center school, and their response showed the excellence of the method used.
 The selection Tribute to the Sol diers" was rendered by the eighth grade.
 An interesting and important fea- ture of the program was the four minute speaking, given by ten pupils of the local schools. The judges were Rev. A. Karl Skinner, c. W. Parsons, and w. s. Smart. MT. Skin ner as chairman stated that it was difficult for the judges to make a de- cision, but the awards were as fol- lows: First prize in the High School, Elizabeth Lee; second prize, Walter Goggip. First prize in the grades, Arthur Stratton; second prize, Jennie Higgins.
 Next came an address given by Mr. WsAS. Dal<in, state inspector of schools, after which the High School chorus sang as a closing number "The Merry Heart"
 Much credit is due to MT. Teague for the general excellence of the
Connecticut western news., 1919-11-27
DECEMBER MILK SOLD
 FOR $3.6S BY LEAGUE
Modified Sales Plan to be Used Until March
 Thirty-Fi irst

League milk for the month of De-
 cember has been sold for $3.68 per
 hundred pounds or at the rate of 7.s
 cents per quart. This is the basic
 price for milk containing per cent
 butterfat at 200 miles from New
 York. The actual price to farmers
 will be slightly less than the basic
 price further than the 200 miles and sl:chSly more thar x, basic price to
 h. pod 1cer3 nearer than the 200 ~liles from Ncw York. the variation IGepcndinG on the freight rate. The returns to the farmer will also vary as usual with the butterfat content, the farmer receiving cents for each
 one-tenth of one per cent of butter fat above the basic per cent. Thus the dairyman whose milk tests 3.6 per cent butterfat will receive the basic price of $3.68 plus 4 x or 25 cents additional per hundred pounds for milk containing butterfat above 3 per cent. These differentials for freight and butterfat are not figured differently on the December price, but are the same differentials that have been in use for some time.
 At the same time when the Decem- Der milk was sold the Dairymen's League and the dealers agreed upon a general price plan for selling Lea que milk for each month until March 31, 1920. This plan is the same that has been used since last April with several notifications which will re- suit in better winter prices to the farmer. The price for each month is determined upon the 20th of the preceding month by taking as base, the average market prices for butter and cheese for the preceding thirty days and adding to this average cer- tain allowances for skim milk and whey and also certain arbitrary diff ferentials for each month to allow for the costs of producing market milk in the New York territory.
 According to the plan therefore the price for each month will vary according to the law of supply and demand for dairy products. Dairy men have approved the general prin- ciples of this price plan as it worked out during the past summer, but feed, labor and other costs of produc- tion are rapidly advancing, and the milk prices this fall have been below the costs of production. The dairy men have been forced therefore to ask the dealers for changes that would bring better returns for win ter milk.
 At times during the negotiations the situation became very strained, but the general plan was finally agreed upon which will sell the League milk for the entire winter period without further friction.
Connecticut western news., 1919-11-27
Pilgrim Church Notes

Services on Sunday will be as usual.
 Morning Service at 10:30 with preaching by Rev. T. F. Savage of New York city. MT. Savage is pastor of Christ Presbyterian Church, one of the largest and best equipped in- stitutional churches in the city.
 Sunday School at the close of the morning service. The topic for dis cussion in the Brotherhood Class is Who is the Christian? Is the Chris tian life matter of Creed, of Faith, of Conduct, or of Service? Rev. T. F. Savage will lead. Christian Endeavor meeting at 6:45.
 The regular meeting of the Young Women's Guild will be held at the home of Mrs. Allyn Fuller, on next Monday evening.
Connecticut western news., 1919-11-27
NIGHT SCHOOL PRAISED
 BY STATE INSPECTOR
Miss Finnegan's Work Ia Also Highly Com
 mended

The school committee of the town of North Canaan, have just received the following very gratifying report from MT. F. E. Harrington, state in spector of Evening Schools, in re gard to the school at East Canaan which is now on the second year, hav- ing been held for part of the pre- vious year, under the direction of Miss Catherine Finnegan.
 MT. Harrington writes: "The work of the school was varied and inter esting as is proven by the almost per feet attendance in the school. 1 am pleased to recommend this school as a type of Americanization school which could well be copied in other towns of the size throughout the state.
 "The register in this school gives the following interesting facts. Reg istration to date 15. This group was composed of men entirely and they are all Italians. It is the second year which this group has been working. The school was just finishing its fourth week on the night of my visit. The first week showed registration of 9, average attendance of '; second week, registration II, average at tendance 8.6; third week, registra- tion IS, average attendance 9.3; fourth week, registration 15, average attendance 10.3. It is interesting also to know that of the 15 registered 4 are no longer pupils of the school because they have removed from the town so that the attendance is very nearly 100 per cent on the basis of registration at date.
 'This is by far the most interest ing night school that I have visited and Miss Finnegan's work cannot be too highly commended. Those men were all present in her school last year and when they started were en- tirely illiterate so far as any knowl- edge of English was concerned. They now speak fuently, read well, have an extensive knowledge of local gov ernment, local officials, taxes, etc. as we'll as knowledge concerning state and federal government. They are exceedingly interested in United States history on the basis of bio graphies. In addition to this there is much attention given to current topics; and their comments on the League of Nations, the Plume situa-. tion, and other matters of current interest show that these men are able to think for themselves. Several of the group who were present on this night, and by the way this was a special session called for my convent ence, have taken out their first papers and are more than anxious to 20 on with the work and become full fedged citizens.
Connecticut western news., 1919-11-27
Deserter Again in Custody

Donald W. Shores, of the United States Navy and stationed near Bos- ton, whose home is in Norfolk, has again deserted his post to visit his home and friends and has been ab- sent since October IS, but was taken into custody on Wednesday in Mill River, Mass, by Constable Charles H. Caul of Norfolk. Thursday, Con- stable Caul and his son, Samuel Caul, accompanied the sailor to Boston where he was turned over to the proper authorities. This is at least the third time the young man has deserted from the navy and his time in the service would have expired in June, 1920, had he not committed this offense.
Connecticut western news., 1919-11-27
FIRST ANNUAL MEETING
County Suffrage Convention Held
 at Norfolk

The first annual meeting of the Litchfeld County Suffrage conven- tion was held Friday at the home of Mrs. A. E. s. Taylor, Litchfield County chairman. This convention is one of the series being held in the counties of the state for the purposes of forming county organizations ac- cording to the plans adopted at the state convention held in Bridgeport last week. The following officers were elected: Chairman, Mrs. A. E.. s. Taylor, elected by state conven- tion; vice-chairman, Miss Frances Hickox of Litchfield; secretary, Mrs. Wright of Washington; treasurer, Mrs. John Pettibone of New Milford 1; publicity director, Miss Mary Weaver There will also be five members of the executive committee, three of whom are elected and two appointed by the chairman. Those who were elected are Representative O. H. Rip ley of Winsted; Senator Clifford B. Hough of Washington, and A. G. F. Taylor of Norfolk. Mrs. M. ". Nor ton of Lakeville, was one of the mem bers appointed.
 The constitution was adopted. It was voted to form a council composed of at least one member from every community center. Other county conventions will be held throughout the state before January l. The Windham County convention will be held December in Putnam; New London County, December 4, at New London and Middlesex County, De- cember 10, at Middletown.
Connecticut western news., 1919-11-27
To Round Up Tax Dodgers

The most elaborate scheme yet attempted in this state to round up the tax dodgers will be put in opera tion in Connecticut within a day or two by Collector James J. Walsh of the United States internal revenue department. He will put in every postoffice list of income tax payers in that particular town. Public spirited individuals are catching the tax evader. Postmasters will act as agencies" in the work of tracing de- linquents. It is expected that post masters and others will notify the department if names of persons liable to the government tax are missing from the list.
Connecticut western news., 1919-11-27
Lakeville Woman's Memorial to Son

Mrs. Claire K. Williams of Lake vile has presented to Yale University pension fund of $10,000 as a mem orial to her son, Hubert c. Williams, a graduate of the university in 1906, who as a lieutenant was leading a charge at St. Mihiel and was severely wounded and died three days later The pension which Mrs. Williams was to receive she turned over to the col lege and it will be devoted to the maintenance of poor students. This means that for twenty years at least five students can be supported from the fund.
Connecticut western news., 1919-11-27
Election of Grange Officers

The regular quarterly meeting of Mountain County Pomona Grange No. 1, will be held in Odd Fellows Hall at Torrington, on Wednesday, December 3rd at 10 o'clock a. m. The Biennial election of officers will be held for the ensuing two years, also reports from officers for the past two years. It is desired and urged that every Pomona member in the juris- diction will attend. Make an effort to do so. Dinner will be served by members of Hope Garnge No. 20.
Connecticut western news., 1919-11-27
Union Thanksgiving Service

The Union Thanksgiving service held in the M. E. Church last Sunday evening was very largely attended. The music by the combined choir of the three churches was very we'll ren- dered. The Thanksgiving Prayer sang by the chorus which was sung in Norfolk at one of the concerts last June was we'll worth listening to as we'll as the solo by Mrs. N. W. liar denbergh, '1 heard the voice of Jesus say, Come Unto Me and Rest" Rev A. M. Griffin gave splendid Thanks giving address, taken from the book of Ruth. Rev. F. H. Neal conducted the service, assisted by Rev. A. Karl Skinner.
Connecticut western news., 1919-11-27
Sale and Cafeteria Supper

The annual sale of the Mission Circle of Pilgrim Church will be held in the Church Parlors on Friday, Dec. 5th beginning at o'clock
 A large assortment of aprons and Christmas cards will be on sale and there will be special gift table.
 From 5:30 to p. m. an up-to-date Cafeteria Supper will be served with the following menu: hot roast ham, hot scalloped oysters, hot mashed and scalloped potatoes, cold lamb and veal, rolls, brown bread, cottage cheese and relishes, salmon, potato and fruit salads. A variety of pies and layer cakes, also fruit jellies, coffee and tea.
Connecticut western news., 1919-11-27
M. E. Church Notes

Prayer meeting on Friday even- ing at the usual hour, 7:30 o'clock.
 Regular Sunday morning worship at 1O:30 o'clock. Sunday school at Il :45. Epworth League service at 6:3O
 o'clock Sunday evening. Topic, Hints to Growing Christians" " Leader, H. H. Scutt.
 Junior League meeting Monday afternoon, Dec. 1, at 3:30 o'clock. The next meeting place of the cot
 |tage prayer meeting and class in
 Bible study will be announced at the |services on Sunday. The Kensington Club will meet on Wednesday afternoon, Dec. 3, with Mrs. Earl Coons. The Ladies Aid Society will hold
 their annual sale and supper on
 Wednesday, December 10. Sale will
 comence at o'clock. Supper from
 Is 80 on, at 35 cents.
Connecticut western news., 1919-11-27
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Connecticut western news., 1919-11-27

There will be meeting of Housa- tonic Lodge, F. & A. M. Saturday evening. Third degree will be exem- tified All officers and members are urged to be present
Connecticut western news., 1919-11-27

Mrs. Anna Davis of Waterbury has been visiting at James Hanlon's.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1919-01-09

This is the time of year most try
ing on those inclined to be constipat-
ed. Many dread winter because of It.
Don't worry. just take HOLSTERS
Rocky Mountain Tea. natures g.s:.o.
w~onderous herbs, SO scientifically
blended, results are guaranteed.
G. w. Wilcox, Druggist.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1919-01-09

Mrs. Sophia Bohning left Monday
noon for Harold, to spent a few days
visiting at the home of her son John
Bohning and family.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1919-01-09

X. A. Howard, miller at the Miller
Roller Mills, left Tuesday evening for
Arlington in response to a telegram
stating that his brother-in-law was
sick at that place.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1919-01-09

Miss Gladys Collins, who has been
spending the holidays with her par
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Collins, in
this city, returned Monday to her
school duties at ManRato, Mimi.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1919-01-09

Chas. Muth, OF vayland, was a bust
ness visitor at the county seat last
week. He reports that he has pur-
chased the half section OF land adjoin-
ing his farm near vayland.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1919-01-09

At a regular meeting of Crescent
Chapter No 4 o. e. s. Tuesday even
ing, installation of officers for the en-
suing year took place.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1919-01-09

The Ladies Aid Of the M. e. church
will be entertained by Mrs d. Peter
son and Mrs. A. Jameson Thursday
afternoon at the Jameson home. A
good attendance Is requested.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1919-01-09

Clifford Biddle, who has been in
training In the aviation corps at Sc
fridge Field, Mich, arrived home last
week. having received his discharge.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1919-01-09

Mrs. Chas. Runger departed Tues
day evening for Sheldon, Iowa, where
she will join a party of friends on a
trip to Florida to spend the winter
months
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1919-01-09

Herman Barnes will leave Friday
for California, where he will spend
the winter at different points on the
coast.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1919-01-09

Mrs. Margaret Clark returned last
week to her home at Sioux City after
spending the past month at the home
Of her mother Mrs. Tucker Of this
city.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1919-01-09

A few Aladdin Lamps to sell at tn,
old price while they last.
Viva Mohr