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Connecticut western news., 1919-04-24
MISS ELLA BROWN
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Passed Away Last Saturday at Hosps-
 tai in Pittskeld

Miss Ella Brown, for more thar twenty years a resident of this towns- died at the House of Mercy hospital Pittsfield, Mass, last Saturday after noon. Miss Brown had an operation and seemed to be recovering when complications set in causing her death. ',
 Miss Brown was born in Brooklyn. N. Y. 65 years ago and came to this town to live with her sister abotIE twenty years ago. She took an Ias- tive part in town affairs and was greatly interested in the Campfire Girls, Boy Scouts and the Red Cross. to which organization she gladly gave her aid in many ways. Early in life she studied at, and did cos-' siderable painting up 10 the time her health became impaired
 Funeral services were held froIh her late home Monday afterneon, Rev. R. M. Timberlake assisted by Rev. E. c. Gillette, officiating. Tho body was taken to Brooklyn, N. Y-~ for burial iH Greenwoods cemetery Miss Brown is survived by a sister, Miss Anna Brown of thla place anS one brother, William Foster Brown of New York city. #.
Connecticut western news., 1919-04-24
JAMES SIDNEY GARVIN
 MEMORIAL SERVICE
Capt. John C. Adam Will Un- veil Memorial Tablet in
 Pilgrim Church

A memorial service to James S. Garvin who died last May while serv- ing his country in France, will be held in Pilgrim Congregational Church next Sunday morning. At this time a memorial tablet to James Garvin, a gift to Pilgrim Church by his family-r will be unveiled, and Captain John Geikie Adam, M. D., personal friend of the deceased soldier and his family, will perform the ceremony. The service of the morning will be appropriate to the occasion throughout. The pastors sermon subject will be "The Immor- tality of Virtue"
 Private James Garvin was the first Canaan boy to give his life in the war. He was the son of MT. and Mrs. Frederick w. Garvin of the Anketell Farm, South Canaan road. His birth place was Toronto, Ontario. but when four years old the family moved to New Jersey that Mir. Gar win might follow his legal profession in New York city. Uncle Sam had no more loyal son than James Gar win. He volunteered for service on the Mexican Border in July 1916, with the Connecticut National Guard. On returning to Canaan, he did not apply for discharge as did many of his comrades in the Ambulance Corps, nor when war was declared did he claim exemption on the ground of being engaged in agricul ture. In August 1917 he reported fo- service overseas, and sailed with the New England Division in Septem- Der, in the 102 Ambulance Go.
 At the same time his brother John \. Garvin enlisted with the U. s. Cavalry, and before the war ended was promoted to the rank of Captain He is at present at Anketell Farm '-,::.ta his parents.
Connecticut western news., 1919-04-24
COUNTY MEDICAL ASSOCIATION


 L.tt hield Physician Elected Presi-
 dent, Succeeding pr. U. D. Reidy .. .-.. -. . GOO
 The 155th annual meeting of the Litchfield County Medical association was held at Hotel Winchester Win sted Tuesday, about 30 physicians and surgeons being present. Among them were Dr. Charles J. Bartlett of New Haven, president of the Con- necticut Medical society; Dr. I. W. Kingsbury of the Hartford society, and Dr. F. w. Wright of the New Haven society.
 The president, Dr. D. D. Reidy of Winsted, presided. The reports of the officers and delegates were re- ceived and an obituary of Dr. W. w. Wellington was read by pr. R. s. Goodwin of Thomaston. The vice president, D.. c. H. Turkington of Litchfield was elected president, Dr. Frederick William Wersebe of Wash ington vice-president and Dr. H. B. Hanchett of Torrington was reelected secretary as were then cen BOTS, Drs. William s. Hubert of rWinsted, R. s. Goodwin of Thomas ton and F. S. Skiff of Falls Village.
 One of the very interesting fea- lures of the meeting was the relat- irC cf their experiences by pr. Tur- '-inrton. Dr. John c. Adam of Ca naan and Dr. H. B. Woodward of '"2rryville, who have reteurned from the service of their country. Din ner was served in the hotel dining room
Connecticut western news., 1919-04-24

passed from one to another in tones of awe, surprise and regret. They all had lost a friend. For Doctor
 Ross was a friend to all; he had 2 kind word, an ever-ready smile fo1 everyone. The realization that his familiar figure, his jovial counten- ance and pleasant words to which cid and young had become accustomed would no more be seen or heard about CUT streets, saddened the hearts of all and in place of re- joicing, hearts became heavy and heads bowed with grief.
 Apparently i'll as good health as any man of his years, few knew that Dr. Ross suffered from a malady which some day would result in his death. For many years he had suffered in a mild way from a hea1t trouble and during the past winter this disease became more aggrava- ting, resulting in his death about ten o'clock Sunday morning from organ ic heart disease.
 While never of complaining nature, Dr. Ross had mentioned to his friends that his heart seemed to be troubling him a little and about a week ago went to New York to consult specialist. He was advised to reteurn home and remain in bed for two weeks, after which he must give up all business and take an ex- tended vacation.
 Having considerable unfinished work on hand and thinking more of the needs of his friends than his own, he continued with this work up to the day he died, having an appoint ment that same morning with one of his patients. This appointment was cancelled after spending an uncom- fortable night, during which the district nurse and his physician were in attendance.
 Early Sunday morning he seemed to feel better and ate a, light break fast, after which he stated that he wanted to see E. L. Roberts, wishing to play one of his practical jokes, of which he was very fond. Shortly before ten o'clock MT. Roberts called and was told to go up to the doctors room. As he was about to step into the room, glancing at the bed, he saw at once that the doctor was dead and hurriedly summoned a physician, but to no avail. Doctor Ross was beyond earthly help and in the hands of his Maker.
 Dr. Hosea L. Ross was born at Johnsburg, N. Y, April 24, 1859 and for several years after reaching his majority studied dentistry with a Dr. Waite of Worthwhile, N. Y. He came to this town 32 years ago, as the successor to the late Dr. J. D. Clemens, prominent dentist here
Connecticut western news., 1919-04-24
VOLUME XLVIII
J.L. PARSONS EXTENDS BUSINESS TO NORFOLK
 GOO Will Open General Store In .. That Place on iy May 1st
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 Joseph L. Parsons who conducts the general store in this place under the firm name of G. L. Parsons 6 Son, has announced that he will open a similar store in Norfolk. The local store was established by the late G. L. Parsons in 1876-43 years ago and was conducted by him until 1911 when he retired from active business. Since that time his son, J. L. Parsons has successfully carried on the business under the same firm name.
 *, The policy of the firm has always been honest weight and measure and reliable merchandise at moderate prices. The strict adherence to this policy accounts in measure for the success and continued growth of the only general store in this village.
 Tn 1912 MT. Parsons opened a branch store in Clayton, Mass, in the same location where other stores had been unsuccessful several years. 1t was MT. Parsons idea that small store of this kind conducted in con- nection with a larger store, could do business at profit at prices which obtain in larger places and during the past. seven years this theory has proven itself.
 The Norfolk store will also be conducted as branch, similar to Claytong It will open on May 1st with a complete stock of groceries, crockery and glassware in the store conducted by Collar Brothers for the past 20 years and which went out, of business year ago. It will be conducted~ as a strictly cash store, with no delivery and goods of course being priced on this basis, wifi mean a saving which should ap- peal to all careful buyers. It is also expected to add line of dry goods, ladies' and children's dresses, shirt waists, etc., about June 1st v.
 The store at Norfolk will be in charge of MT. Edward Heiner of New Milford, who for several years has been with Hatch, Marsh and Payne of that place. MT. Heiner's successful experience in general store work together with MT. Par sons we'll known business ability should give to Norfolk a store that is not only needed but one that will be appreciated by residents of that town. l.
Connecticut western news., 1919-04-24

two terms, was nominee for the leg islature and game warden for Litch- field County for about twelve years. He was a prominent Mason and known throughout the state. He
 was a member of Housatonic Lodge, No. 61, F. & A. M, Hematite. Chap ter No. A3, R. A. M., ofasEakeville, Hamilton Commandery No. 5, K. T., of Bridgeport, Pyramid Temple, A. 4. Q. N. M. S, of Bridgeport and
 Canaan Ledge No. 50 I. O. O. F. He was also director of the Canaan Printing Company.
 pr. Ross was Q lover of nature and studied the great out doors and it's wild life at every opportunity. He and his brother had purchased sev- eral years ago the old homestead where they were born, erected new buildings and made lake known as Lake Ross, covering over one. hun dred acres, which they stocked with trout. To this wild spot in the Adirondacks Dr. Ross journeyed as many times each year as his busi- ness would permit, returning with stories and pictures of wild life and scenery with such enthusiasm that many from here visited the place.
 While not member, he frequently attended the Methodist church and contributed literally to it's support. His friends who knew him best, felt that Nature was his church, and inasmuch as the flowers of the field and the birds in the air are Gods gift and under His care, no man can love them without receiving an in- spiration, nor without coming in closer spiritual touch with their Maker.
 Besides his wife, he is survived by one sister, Miss Ruth Ross of New York city and two brothers, Els worth, of Sodom, N. Y. and Ira of Indian Lake, N. Y., and two nephews, Burke and Fred Warehouse of Gran vile.
 The funeral services were held from the Methodist church Wednes- day afternoon at two o'clock and were attended by large number of friends who gathered to pay their last respects. Rev. A. H. Nesbitt, former pastor of the church, con- ducted the services. The pail bearers, all relatives of the de- ceased, were Ellsworth and Ira Ross, of Sodom and Indian Lake, N. Y, Alonzo D. Waite and L. A. Water man of Cohoes, N. Y, T. A. Evans, and L. A. Stone of Bethel, Conn. Interment was in the Ross family plot in then Lower cemetery.
 All places of business were closed from two to three o'clock and the church was filled to overfowing. The floral tributes were exceedingly beautiful.
Connecticut western news., 1919-04-24
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 BUY COAL NOW
st' WVyU Coal Dealers Say There Will be No
 Lower Prices to Wait For


 The. retail coal dealers are much concerned over the failure of house holders to get in their orders for next winters supply, are sounding a warning in the hope of averting se- rious trouble next fall and winter.
 Advance orders now are next to nothing, dealers say-far below the normal-and they attribute the req son to general belief that the price of coal will drop. But there will be no drop; on the contrary, beginning May 1, the price will begin to go up 10 or 15 cents a month for six months, according to the grade of coal, this being due to the basic price made at the mine by the fuel admin istration ,.,:
 Unless there are normal orders now, production of anthracite will continue under the normal, and un- less householders with storage capa- city have it used during the summer months the dealers declare that later there will be such a shortage of coal and congestion of transporta- tion and sotrage facilities that the community will be in danger of an- other period of serious suffering.
 The dealers therefore appeal to the householders to order their coal now so that the mines can produce and so that later there will not be a famine; and they believe that if the public understands that nothing is to be gained in price by waiting it will want to take such action as to avert trouble next winter.
Connecticut western news., 1919-04-24
NORTH CANAAN'S QUOTA
 $82,OOO IN VICTORY LOAN
Women's Liberty Loan Com mittee Hold Rally Sunday
 Evening

The Fifth Victory Loan Drive opened on Monday throughout the nation, and several towns have reached their quotas. With an or ganization of over 5000 men and women, Connecticut is actively en- gagged in the selling campaign, and should easily maintain the place it has won in previous campaigns.
 Derby, with a quota of $662,00O has the honor of first reporting that it attained it's quota and over-sub- scribed to the extent of $675,O00, according to statement issued at Liberty Loan headquarters. Middle town was the first tri-county city to report to headquarters that it has over-subscribed it's quota of $1,017,- 900, and subscribed to total of $1,- O95, 5,45O. Granby, another town in the tri-county district went over-the- top with $18,65O in subscriptions against it's quota of $16,800.
 North Canaan has been given a quota of $82,OOO, considerably less than our quota in the last loan. While no steps have yet been taken to sell bonds, the Women's LibeTay Loan committee are planning to hol a rally on Sunday evening at the town hall which is to open the cai.1- paign here. An interesting program has been arranged and it is hoped the hall will be filled to capacity.
 J. Henry Roraback has consented to be chairman of the meeting and 3 number of our soldiers vho have been overseas will tell of their ex- periences. A special invitation IS extended to all men who have been in the service, to come to the town hall on Sunday evenin" and take part in this rally.
 In addition to a fine program of speaking, the music committee has arranged an equally good musical program. Besides the singing of patriotic songs by the audience, it is planned to have solos by 7ell-knowl local talent. Seats will be reserved on the stage for the local soldiers.
 Once the campaign is underway in this town and the people fully appre- ciate the value of investing their at AZ per cent, there should be little trouble in disposing of the full quotat. With 48 towns clamor- ing for honor flags to date, North Ca naan must get busy to keep it's place.
Connecticut western news., 1919-04-24
DIR. HOSEA L. ROSS DIES SUDDENLY SUNDAY
ONE OF NORTH CANAAN'Ss MOST BELOVED AND HIGHLY RESPECTED CITIZENS LEAVES
 HOST OF FRIENDS TO MOURN
 HIS DEATH

Seldom has death visited this town with greater shock and surprise than on last Sunday morning when Dr. H. L. Ross answered the last sum- mons. Few of his many friends and acquaintances knew that while they were attending divine service, and rejoicing in the resurrection of Him who is the Saviour of all mankind that the same all-wise Providence saw fit to remove from this world one who held warm place in the hearts of all who knew him.
 Such was the sad news which
Connecticut western news., 1919-04-24

for years, who had just retired from active business, and opened an office over C. L. Parsons store. Showing unusual skill in his profession, the name of Dr. Ross soon became we'll known in this and surrounding towns, with the result that he often had more work than he could do.
 In 1890 he married Miss Meta Rodemeyer of this town and shortly after built the house on West Main street where he had his office. There were no children from this marriage.
 Dr. Ross was selectman here for
Connecticut western news., 1919-04-24
"The Price of Peace"
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A great uncensored, fve-reel war film "The Price of Peace" officially released by the United States Ire It, ury Department for the Vic. ...''s Liberty Loan campaign will be shown in numerous Connecticut towns, uc- cording to plans announced by tk, State Liberty Loan committee. Se- crets of Americas part in the grea8 war as recorded by the army motion picture men are now released for the first time in this spectacular motion picture.
Connecticut western news., 1919-04-24
Incorporation Papers Issued

Masonic Building Association of North Canaan, Incorporated-Certi- fcate of interpretations. Purpose |: To acquire and care for suitable apartments for the use of the Hou- satonic Lodge, No. 61, A. F. 6 A. M., and erect and maintain buildings. Authorized capital stock, $10,0OO, divided into 400 shares of $25 each. Incorporators Edward L. Roberts, William Schmidt and Lyman E. Howe.
Connecticut western news., 1919-04-24
ARBOR AND BIRDsDAY
A Proclamation by His Excellcncy,
 Marcus H. Holconib, Governor

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 Section 863 of OUT general sta tutes reads as follows:
 "The Governor shall annually, in the spring, designate by official proc lamation day to be known as Arbor and Bird Day, to be observed in the schools, anG in such other way as shall be indicated in such proclama- tion."
 This is a recognition of the value of our trees and song birds which should be impressed upon the chil- dren> of the State.
 In cor, 2iiai2cc with this statute l designate Friday the second day of May, 1S1C, as Arbor and Bird Day, and direct that on said day the tea chers i: odr schools read this proc lamation to their scholars and in struct Chem that the Wantan destrac- tion of G0ng birds and or their eggs is cine, an;! that the planting end cultivation cf shade trees will mate rially aGd to the beauty of our Statc and will be their patriotic contribu- tion to the pleasure and welfare of f..t-rc generations.
 Given under my hand and seal of th2 State at the Capitol, in Hartford, tf;g second day of April, in the year O. o3" Lord, one thousand, nine ! jndred and nineteen, and of the in dependence of the United States the enc handred and forty-third.
 II. H. HOLCOMB
 
 !'.-lc..ck L. Perry, Secretary.
Connecticut western news., 1919-04-24
Mrs. Arthur Fairfield

2Ils. Arthur Fairfield, of Great Harrington, daughter of Mir. and Mrs. W. J. Briggs, died at Fairview hospital, Tuesday evening. She was operated on for appendicitis, com plications set in. Mrs. Fairfield is survived by her husband, a son, mother, father, and two brothers ir Great Harrington and one sister, Mrs. W. c. Ingalls, of Canaan.
Connecticut western news., 1919-04-24
Victory Auto Markers
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Twenty-Five thousand Victory Loan wind shield markers will be distributed in Connecticut for dis play by patriotic automobilists, ac- cording to a statement made today at State Liberty Loan hearquarters. The markeTs bear the insignia of the Fifth or Victory Loan, the roman numeral "V" in blue imposed on a background of red, while below is the direct appeal to Invest.
Connecticut western news., 1919-04-24
Red Cross Notes
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With quantities of yarn on hand a large number of good knitters in Canaan, and all those refugee child ren needing sweaters and stockings, isn't it strange that so little yarn is called for?
 Will not some of the good knitters come forward and make use of this yarn before the moths do?
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-12-27
PRESBYTERIAN NATIVE
 CHURCH

(Rev. David Waggoner pastOr) 10:30-Bible Service.
 7:00-Evening Service.
 Wednesday, Mid-Week Pray CT meeting.
 A cordial invitation is given td attend these services.
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-12-27

landing place. Sufficient level ground must be provided and necessary sup plies.
 "The Juneau people" said busi- ness man. should put forth every ef fort to bring the race to Alaska. Witb the cooperation of other Alaska towns that will provide landing places. the race can be made possible. Such 6 race will be of great interest and also a good advertisement for Alas. ka"
 R. E. Robert son has received le' ter from the chairman of the commit tee. who is an old Juneau boy. in which he says;
 "The board of trustees of the Aero Club of the Northwest is plan ming to stage an aerial race to the Territory of Alaska in the late spring or early summer of the coming year Having himself been a resident of the Territory for some five year prior to his entrance into the Air Service of the U. s. Army. the writer is satisfied that such an event as this
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-12-27
ACTIVITIES OF RED COMMUNISTS
 IN UNITED STATES

NEW YORK, Dec. 19.--Flat refusal to give the names of the executive committee of the Russian soviet fed- eration described by Dr. Michael Misleg, it's treasurer, as nation wide body actively engaged in teach ing Bolshevism to the American masses met the joint legislative coni- mittee's investigation into radicalism. Despite instruction to answer on the pain of being in contempt, Misleg on the witness stand declined to reply.
 Ten thousand members of the fed eration, approximately half of whom are American citizens contribute reg ularly monthly dues to support the work of the organization, Dr. Mis-. leg testified Many of the federation locals are scattered throughout the country. he said. He admitted he had "attended'' the communist party convention in Chicago and identified Mrs Rose Pastor Stokes, Al. Renner, chairman and others in a photograph of the convention put in evidence. He teStlneu lO ptyiilclito oi SuHho Us money from the federation treasury to the communist party following the organization of that body, He ad mitted existence of a federation fund for political victims out of which bail and counsel fees were paid for men arrested on charges of sedition and criminal anarchy. Chair man Martin said that no action on Misleg's refusal to reply would be taken until the committee finished examination of Ludwig C. A. K. Mar tens, self styled Russian Soviet Am bassador to the United States.
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-12-27

will undoubtedly be of great interest 10 the inhabitants of your city. es- pecially if arrangements can be made to designate Juneau as a landing place.
 "The race will, of course. be re- stricted to sea planes, as it. is prac- tically impossible to find sufficient level ground along the coast line to make a safe landing field. However, numerous details must be arranged in order to make these stops prac- ticable; preparations to repleniSh fuel and oil supplies and. if possible, he services of all expert mechanic are the most essential. It would also be of great benefit to the contestants could We make arrangements to have I number of gas boats patrol the waters along the course, and be ready to offer assistance should any of the ships be forced to come down
 "At the present writing, plans for the promotion of this contest are just barely started and it will be some little time before definite in formation regarding requirements along the lines above referred to, can be furnished However. the commit tee in charge is very anxious to as certain the attitude of the residents toward the event, and what support. if any. could be expected from them. It will be necessary to raise quite a large purse in order to attract flying talent to enter. and in addition there to. there will of course, be consd- erable incidental expenses. While we expect to raise the large portion of the necessary funds in Seattle. 1t would be a great help if we could count on the Territory for some as sistance.
 "Feeling that you are in position to yoice an opinion on this subject. the committee has assumed the liberty or addressing his letter to you. in the hone that you will favor our organiza tion with such information as yoi' can. Be assured Mir. Robertson, of our sincere appreciation of any court esies extended us.
 "Very truly yours.
 "A. II. MANN. Chairman Alaska Aerial Derby Com mittee."