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New-York tribune., 1920-10-18
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ENGAGEMENTS

and Mrs. NJ. Mayer.
Of 90 st. Nicholas av.. announce the
engagement OF their daughter, Amorita
Florence. to Mr.. Norris j Kahn. of New
York city. Reception at the Hotel Astor
Wednesday evening. October 27, after
8 O'Clock No cards.
New-York tribune., 1920-10-18
JOSEPH NJ. RAXEY

OIL CITY. Pa, Oct. l7.-Joseph NJ.
Ravey, for the last fifteen years state
factory inspector for this district,
died to-day. He was fifty-eight years
old.
New-York tribune., 1920-10-18
Mile. Masaryk on Way TO u. S.

PRAGUE, Czecho- Slovakia, Oct. IL
1t was announced to-day that Mile.
Masaryk, daughter of President Masa
ryk Of the Czecho- Slovak Republic, had
departed for the United States to study
social institutions
New-York tribune., 1920-10-18
General Len1an.
The Defender
OF Liege, Dies
s'First Forgotten Hero of
the War; Is Pneumonia
Victim in City Where He
Checked German Advance
Wounded and Captured
100000 Teutons Held Back
l3 Days by $4,000 Bel
gians Under His Command

BRUSSELS, Oct. 17.-General Le~
man, defender of Liege against the Ger
man advance early in the war, died of
pneumonia at Liege to-day.
Connecticut western news., 1920-04-08
LAKEvILLE WEDDING
MacLean-Mabie Wedding at Rose
 wood, Lakeville, Saturday

In the green parlor of Rosewood, the home of the brides aunt, Mrs. Cora L. Fiske-Arons of New York, at 1 o'clock Saturday afternoon, Miss Gladys Leonore Mabie became the bride of Capt. Edwin Lockwood MacLean, U. s. A., of Minneapolis, who is stationed at Camp Funston. Rev. Charles B. Carpenter, rector of St. Johns church, Salisbury, per formed the ceremony.
 The bride was attended by her sister, Miss Dorothy Jean Mabie and Captain Robert c. Gillies of Medina, N. Y, now at Princetonz aaaseersity and classmate of the bridegroom at Yale university was the best man. The musical selections were by William B. Perry, IT,, at the piano and Richard E. Curtis of Winsted, violinist. The floral decorations consisted of cut flowers, roses, sweet peas and peonies.-
 A reception followed the cere- mony which was attended by 50 guests, including the bridegroom's s parents, MT. and Mrs. William Brad ley MacLean of Minneapolis. MT. MacLean, ST., is a native of Great Harrington, Mass. Captain and Mrs. MacLean left for an extended trip to Cuba, Panama and South Ameri- can countries.
Connecticut western news., 1920-04-08
ARTICLES LOST OVERSEAS
Will Be Returned to Owner,
 If Identified

Colonel J. R. Lindsay, command ing the Springfield Recruiting Dis trict, makes the following statement regarding lost articles now at the Effects Bureau, Governors Island, New York:
 The Effects Bureau at Governors Island, New York Harbor, has in its possession, 83 finegr rings and 124 watches, which have been turned in to the War Department from over seas, without information as to whom they belong. It is suggested that any person who lost ring or watch overseas and can prove owner ship by giving the number of either the works or the case, or other iden- tifying marks, or in case of ring, to give some description that they communicate with the Chief of the Transportation Service, War De- partment, Washington, D. C., and an effort will be made to identify the particular article claimed to have been lost.
Connecticut western news., 1920-04-08
SUDDEN DEATHS
That Have Taken Place in County
 During First Quarter

Twenty-Five sudden deaths were reported to Coroner Samuel A. Her man during the first quarter of the year as follows: Jan. Harriet Jones, Colebrook; Jan. 5-Alice LOT raine Surdam, West Norfolk; Jan. 14-Ephram Loiselle, Oakville; Jan. 25-Patrick P. Grace, Roxbury; Jan. 2S-Thomas J. Deford, Tor rington; Jan. 31-Frederick Hoff- man, Torrington; Feb. Robert Thomas Rathbun, Torrington; Feb. 1-Peter Scarpo, Torrington; Feb. Anna Beck, Torrington; Feb. 5-- Caseine Kescholkie, Watertown Feb. 8-Merrett Turfell, Litchfield Feb. 14-Preston Kenyon, Washing ton; Feb. 6-Thirza P. Chase, South Kent; Feb. 26-Franzesche Laffi- ere, Oakville; Feb. 27-Gerald Bur ton Dean, Plymouth; Feb. 27-Mar- win Pierce, Harwinton; March g. Edwin B. Field, Oakville; March B. Pelaginia Pesonuski, Plymouth; 1; March 6-Ella Palmer Hamburg, Torrington; March 6-Edward K. Hoffman, Woodbury; March 8-Ed- win Seeley, Roxbury; March 15- Mary L. Buckingham, New Milford March 16-Dwight G. Thomas, Rox- bury; March 17-William E. O. Fritz, Torrington; March 27-Mary Kraucalis, Torirngton.
Connecticut western news., 1920-04-08
EDWARD SPRING
Prominent Norfolk Citizen Passed
 Away Last Week

Edward Spring, one of Norfolk.s most prominent citizens, died at his home last week Tuesday evening. After the death of his wife in Mary land several years ago he came to Norfolk as a summer visitor and later married Miss Lucy A. Phelps. He was proprietor of the Haystack Mountain farm and was member of the Congregational Church. He was one of the chief promoters of the Norfolk Agricultural Association. He was born in New York city, the son of Edward and Elizabeth (Ri- ker) Spring, and was "A years old. He leaves his wife, one daughter, Rosalind W. Spring and one nephew, Roy. Spring of Easton, Md.
 The funeral at his late home Fri day afternoon was largely attended. Rev. John Barstow, pastor of the Congregational Church, conducted the services, Melvin E. Snow, A. Burton Collar, Dr. Irving I. Ham, ant, Stephen A. Selden, Arthur O. Smith and Dr. Almon W. Pinney acted as pail bearers. Burial was in the Center Cemetery.
Connecticut western news., 1920-04-08
CHARACTERIZATION PROGRAM
Conference Will Be Held in Hart.
 ford April 9th

Below is herewith given the pro- gram for the Americanization Con- ference to be held in the hall of the House of Representatives at the State Capitol, Hartford, on April 9th. It is hoped that all phases of the Americanization question will be covered under the general head ings here given. Open discussion upon all questions will be invited, and approximately ten minutes of each half hour have been designated for this purpose. No speaker on the program will speak longer than twenty minutes. The Conference is intended to be useful and practical to the last degree, and all interested are most cordially invited. There will be an exhibit of some of the Americanization material used throughout the state, and if you have any such material that is of general interest do not fail to send it in at once. The program follows:
 1O:00-10:30 The State Program and Local Programs. R. c. Deming, State Dir. of Amer.
 10:3O-11 100 Americanization and Continuation Classes. F. E. liar rington, Insp. of Eve. Schs.
 11:0O-1 :30 Americanization School Instruction. S. J. Brown, Supv. of Eve. Sch. Instr.
 11:3O-12:00 What can be done in Country Town. c. W. Maddocks and L. T. Garrison. 1:OO-1 80 The Other Fellows Point of View. John Lund, Dir. of Amer, Winsted.
 1:3O-2:O0 Naturalization Proce- dure. Allen F. Church or T. F. Spell man, Naturalization Examiners. 2:00-3:2 20 Americanization in Industry. John Ellis, Dir. of Amer. New London, A. J. Derbyshire, Nor walk Tire & Rubber Go.
 3:2O-4:3O Successful local Pro- grams. Local Directors of American ization.
 4:3O-5:OO Schoolhouse as Public Forum for Free Speech. H. s. Jack son, U. s. Bureau of Education.
Connecticut western news., 1920-04-08
LOCAL COLLEGE BOYS
 ON EASTER TOURS
One on Harvard Glee Club Other on Wesleyan
 Musical Club

Two local boys who are away at college have been honored by being chosen as members of the Glee or Musical Clubs from their respective colleges. Not only is this pleasing to the relatives of these young men, but their many friends find pleasure in the announcement. The members of the Wesleyan Musical Club ap- peared in a group photograph that appeared in one of the large Sunday papers.
 Nelson L. Parsons is spending a part of his Easter vacation on con- cert tour with the Wesleyan Musical Club, the trip taking the party as far as Washington, D. c. Concerts are to be given in New York, Brooklyn, Philadelphia, Germantown, Whining ton, Del. Two concerts are being given in Washington. He is the son of MT. and Mrs. G. Willis Parsons.
 M. G. Adam, a Sophomore at liar yard, has been chosen as one of fifty-three members of the Glee Club who will go on spring trip April 18th. Adam sings bass. The itinerary of the trip includes con- certs at Philadelphia, Washington, Cincinnati, Cleveland, Detroit, and Vassar College. The journey is the first of any consequence made by any Harvard musical organization since 1914. MT. and Mrs. G. A. Adam are the parents of this forum ate young man.
Connecticut western news., 1920-04-08
The Diversions of an Editor

Do you really want to know whaa magazine editor does? I'll tell youa
 "His man brings tea, cigaretta and the mail into his bedroom at g. At his bath is announced. From g to 10 he slaves himself and reads manuscripts. This is done simultan- eously-one hand soaping, the othex grasping the MSS. A good editoe can do both without dropping either. Breakfast is served in hiS study promptly at 10:30. Then ha goes to his office. His official badga enroute is an obese portfolio and several other packets of MINIS. He must also wear the look of a man who has been up all night working.
 "* the editor goes to Sherry'a for luncheon. He is usually accom- panied by an aspiring young author ess.
 "That is the point of these re- marks.
 "No editor is worth the name who is not constantly discovering new authors, and no new author is worth discovering unless she is young, good lOOhllR, we'll dT6Saeu anu wears 1SE makeup like a lady. The process of discovering takes at least six months, sometimes a year. That an depends on the editor. <.
 "All editors enjoy rejecting map= uscripts. This rejecting takes up most of his afternoon between 3, when he returns from lunch, and 4:30, when he goes to the park foE his daily ride. But though he enjoys rejecting, no editor will ever ac. knowledge it. $.
 "This is the common task, the daily round of an editors life. It is monotonous beyond words, yet, with al, easy and carefree. Only once 2 month does anything happen to break the monotony. That is when the bills come in, and he sits up half night figuring how in Harlem h@ can pay the rent, feed the twin~s clothe the wife and buy himself a decent suit of clothes on $35 week. k."-Richardson Wright in Evea- ing Sun.
Connecticut western news., 1920-04-08
JOSEPH CAREY DROWNED
 IN SHEFFIELD, MASS.
Canoe Capsizes While At tempting to Pass Under
 Bridge r

While hunting muskrats on the Housatonic river last Thursday in g canoe, Joseph Carey of Lenoxdale, Mass, was drowned and his com panion, Amos Bontell, narrowly es- capped with his life. The canoe capsized as they were about to pass under a bridge in the town of Sheffield, Mass.
 Edward Lorraine was the first one to hear the call for help and hurried to the place with rope, but was un- able to render any help. Rolland Smith and Elmer Shook arrived with a boat and rowed out to where Amos Bontell was holding on to a tree. As the men rowed out to him he called out, Don't mind me, save Joe" He was taken into the boat and hurried to the home of MT. Smith, where he was cared for. Dr. c. s. Chapin saw him later and while he suffered from immersion in the water it is not ex- pected that he will have any serious results.
 When the canoe struck the bridge Carey held to the bridge while Bon- teli went under the structure clinging to the canoe and trying to reach safety. The last Bontell saw of his companion, Carey was holding to parts of the bridge, struggling for his life.
 = A search was made for Carey's body that continued the greater part of the following day, but no trace of it was found. The river is unusually high at that point and it is doubtful if it will be recovered for several days. Sunday a party of men with a canoe from Lenoxdale, went there with large truck and the greater part of the day was spent in vain search.
 Carey is survived by his wife and three children. .ey. 4
Connecticut western news., 1920-04-08
ANNUAL. MEETING OF
 THE METHODIST CHURCH
Officers Reports Show Various Societies in Excellent
 Condition

The annual meeting of the Metho' dist church, held Monday evening brought together goodly number of the members and friends of the church, to listen to the financial re- ports given by the treasurers of the various societies prepa :eI for pres ertation at this time, the church wear having closed April 1.
 Treasurer H. H. Scutt, for the church budget reported that he hao received and expended about $16OO for the regular expenses that all bills were paid and he had small balance on hand A rising vote or thanks to MT. Scutt was given Tn ap- preciation of his careful manage ment of the finances.
 Reports from the different socie- ties showed that $625 had been re- ceived on the Centenary pledges, and in addition $875 had passed through the hands of the other treasurers, also there was in their hands at the close of the year $175 in balances.
 The Sunday School reported their receipts had more than doubled over the previous year, due to the adop- ton of the duplex envelope plan. In fact almost every report showed an increase in the money received, and there is a general feeling of satisfac- ton that the finances were Tn such good condition. Mrs. E. L. Thorn ton, as treasurer of the Ladies Aid society presented MT. Scutt with that organizations contribution for the first six months of the new year.
 It is expected that MT. Neal will be returned to the church for the coming year, the District Superin- tendent having given the officials to understand that there would be no change in pastors at this Confer ence sesison. Of this the members are we'll pleased, as MT. Neal has made many friends during the past year, that would sincerely regret his leaving the Canaan church.
Connecticut western news., 1920-04-08
LIBERTY BONDS OFFER
 BETTER INVESTMENT
Small and Large Investors Should Buy Now at
 Low Prices

In view of the crusade that a being waged by the Savings Division. First Federal Reserve District against fakers who are selling worthless stocks, especially to people who are being induced to part with their government securities in order to buy them, the following circular letter prepared for the Savings Divi- sion by one of the best known bond men in Boston is of special interest at this time.
 Now Buy Liberty Bonds for your own sake! During the war. we bought Liberty Bonds for our Coun- try's sake and were glad to pay 1oo for them, it was our part in the war, our way to fight. Now, when we can buy $100 Liberty Bonds for about $90 each, let's buy them for our own sake.
 Why? Because they are the safest investment on earth. Because they are now selling at just about ths lowest prices at which United States Government Bonds have sold in 40 years.
 Why the present low prices? Be- cause in the readjustment following the war the cost of borrowing mon- ey, like the cost of everything else, has advanced and, as the rate of interest on Liberty Bonds is fixed, the selling price of the bonds has de- clined to meet the present cost of money.
 You can now buy a S100 Fourth Liberty Loan A per cent bond for about $90 plus a little interest, which you will get back when you cash the next coupon, and a con- mission of 50 cents and you wiH get $4.25 interest each year ts October 15, 1888, unless the govern ment decides to pay the bond off iH 1888 as it has the right to do, and you will get $100 when the bond is paid.
 Let's say the United States Gov ernment will pay the bond in 1888 then for about S90 you will get aIn $1S0.75 and your money will be safe and sure all the time.
Connecticut western news., 1920-04-08
CHURCHES OF COUNTY
 HAVE 1st CONFERENCE
Over One Hundred Pastors Meet in Torrington
 Church

The first of the interchurch world movement county conferences were held Tuesday, that at Torrington being in the Center Congregational Church. It was highly successful Over 100 pastors of various denom- nations in the county and church workers attended and gave every evidence of unusual interest. It was apparent that the experience of an inter-denominational gathering, for common church purpose was new to many of them, and they entered into the get-together effort with zest.
 Rev. Dr. William Horace Day of Bridgeport presided at the morning sesion and made an address on the meaning of the interchurch world movement. Another feature was the presentation by Rev. E. R. Hyde, director of the Hartford district, of the financial campaign and its plans. This was followed by a full discus sion in which large number parti- cipated. It showed an earnest de- sire to get information on the finan- cial program and the spirit of coop eration was evident. This discussion was participated in chiefly by Con- gregationalists Methodists and Bap- lists, who showed an equal interest and gave evidence of intention to participate to the extent of their ability.
 In the afternoon session Rev. G. Herbert Ekins of the Bridgeport Federation of Churches presided in place of Dr. Day, who was called away. He also took the place of Rev. Alexander Alison, jr., of Bridgeport, in presenting the foreign survey. Robert E. Todd of Hartford present. ed the home and local surveys and Rev. Samuel T. Clifton of the Sec ond Congregational Church of Win sted made the address on "Evange- lism."
 In the course of the afternoon pro- gram Rev. William J. Brewster, rec tor of the Episcopal Church ;n Litch- field and brother of Bishop. Brewster, spoke in behalf of the Episcopal churches of Litchfield county, tes- tifying to their interest in the cam paign and their purpose to cooper ate to the extent of their ability.
Connecticut western news., 1920-04-08
The Chipmunk.

The chipmunk is provident little chap, and stores up q pr0digious quan- tity of food, sometimes a peck or more of nuts and grain; and when snugly hidden in his winter hurrow, the mouth of which he closes when the cold season arrives, hard winter has no terrors for him. His enemies, the hawks, owls and weasels, may go hun- gry, but safe in the bosom of mother earth, with the warm man. tie of snow above him, the chipmunk passes a cozy winter, in the midst of comfort and plenty, dreaming of the time when the south wind will blow and the squirrel cups shall open once more.-Boys' Life.
Connecticut western news., 1920-04-08
M. E. Church Notes

Because of the attendance of Rev F. H. Neal at the conference session, there will be no preaching services on Sunday. The Sunday school will meet at 12 o'clock and the Epworth League at 6:3O as usual.
 The Woman's Home Missionary Society will meet with Mrs. c. A. Lindell Friday afternoon at the usu- al hour.
 The Epworth League Social Assembly will meet with Miss Elsie Hester Wednesday evening, April IA.
 The Ladies Aid Society meets with Mrs. L. A. Caldwell, ST. Thursday afternoon.
 The every member canvas will be taken next Sunday afternoon, it is hoped a cordial reception will be given those who are to make the calls.
Connecticut western news., 1920-04-08
April 6 Was Great Day in History

Tuesday was the anniversary of great events in history. One hun dred and thirty-one years ago George Washington was elected first President of the United States by the first session of Congress which convened in New York.
 Fifty-eight years ago the Union and Confederate armies grappled in the great battle of Shiloh.
 Eleven years ago the late Rear Admiral Peary mailed the stars and stripes to the North Pole."
 Three years ago the United States declared war on Germany.
Connecticut western news., 1920-04-08
9 CRIMINAL CASES
Appear on Docket for April Term
 Superior Court

There are only nine criminal cases on the docket for the April term of the superior court. The prisoners were put to plea at Litchfeld on Wednesday, April 7. Cases schedul- ed for Wednesday are: state vs. Jo- seph Fitzpatrick of Watertown; Gen. naro Denza of Harwinton; Sam Sir lin of Torrington; Edward Shook of Cornwall, and Henry Cook of Wat ertown. Those for Thursday are state vs. John Laskewic of Kent William Pozniak of Cornwall; Willi- am A. Bartle of Salisbury and Thomas Creegan of Winchester.
Connecticut western news., 1920-04-08
REV. T. w. HAVEN DIES
 IN GREAT HARRINGTON
Taken III on Way Home, He Succumbs to Acute
 Heart Trouble

Rev. T.. W. Haven, formerly pas tor of the Falls Village Methodist church and we'll known by many in this town, died at his home in Great Harrington Saturday afternoon. MT. Haven had gone to the business sec tion of Great Harrington on an CT rand and was taken i'll on his way home. He stopped at the residence of Dr. Beebe for treatment and on being informed that pr. Beebe was i'll himself and could not see him, he walked home, where he died of acute heart trouble.
 MT. Haven was born March l, 1862 at Maiden, the son of Bishop Erastus Otis Haven of the Methodist church and Mary (Coles) Haven. After leaving school he studied for the Methodist ministry. Two years ago he took the pastorate at Great Harrington succeeding Rev. c. M. Starkweather. He is survived by his wife, who was with him when he died, and daughter, Mrs. Chas. Armstrong of South River, New Jersey.
 The funeral was held at the church in Great Harrington of which he had been pastor, on Mon- day evening at o'clock. Rev. W. F Compton of Poughkeepsie, N. Y, district superintendent, officiated. Cincinnatus lodge, F. and A. M. at- tended in a body and the Masonic ritual was used. The body was taken to Port Byron, N. Y. on Tues day morning for burial.
Connecticut western news., 1920-04-08
Sadly IncompIete.

A deed dated March 15, 1907, recent ly recorded on Long Island, conveys "the Valentine farm on the high way leading from Jamaica to Great Plains on the Jericho turnpike, thence to the highway leading from Little Plains to Rocky Hill, including the buildings, orchards, gardens. meadows, commons, seedlings, trees, woods, paths, water and water courses" but gives no other description of the prop erty or any indication of Its size, and nobody knows what 1t Is
Connecticut western news., 1920-04-08
Pilgrim Church Notes

Friday-Meeting of the Mission Circle at the home of Miss May Smith at 800 P. M.
 Sunday-Regular Morning Preach ing Service at 10:30 A. M.
 Sunday School following the morning service.
 Brotherhood Class meets for dis cussion.
 Christian Endeavor Meeting at 6:45 P. M. Topic, What Shall We do with our Sundays?
 Monday-Meeting of the Young Woman's Guild at 8 P. M.
Connecticut western news., 1920-04-08
Detroit Woman Buys Farm

B. s. Milford, the local Strout agent sold the Ben Cohn place, Corn wall Bridge last week to Mrs. Wm. Talbot of Detroit, Mich. This is an attractive little farm, situated on Beers hill, with a wonderful view down the river. The house has all modern conveniences and the tillable land is in high state of cultivation. Mrs. Talbot expects to take posses sion in a few weeks.
Connecticut western news., 1920-04-08
GIRLS BASKETBALL
Reds Trim Blues to Tune os
 I3 to {

The first girls basketball game te be played this season took place aA the town hall last week Wednesdays Both teams were composed entirclN of local talent under the titles oA "Reds" and "Blues". Following a the lineup and substitutes:
 THE REDS
 M. Hugins, f., R. Hatmaker, f., L. Hall, C., F. Adams, g., M. Kegler, g- Subs, Ellen Bartlett, Bertha We'll ner.
 THE BLUES
 Mrs. F. Franks f., Mrs. J. Franks f., l. Eustis, C., Mrs. L. Caldwell e.. Mrs. F. Brewer g. Subs, Ebba Linz dell, Mrs. F. Perkins.
Connecticut western news., 1920-04-08
Kent Fire Department

At the regular meeting of the Kent Fire Department held in the Assembly room of the Hose House Monday evening, April 5, 1920 it was unanimously voted that the Department go on record in favor of the Housatonic Highway Association and that we use every effort in our power to secure for our Valley a trunk line to be known as the Housa- tonic Highway.
Connecticut western news., 1920-04-08
Annual Meeting of County Physicians

The annual meeting of the Litch- field County Medical Association will be held in Winsted on Tuesday, April 27. Dr. William R. Miller of Hartford will speak on "Organo Therapy." Dr. Charles H. Turking- ton of Litchfeld is president of the association and Dr. H. B. Hanchett of Torrington, secretary.