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Connecticut western news., 1920-09-23
FIRST ENTERTAINMENT
For Benefit of Canaan Fire Co.,
 Monday Evening

The first entertainment in the Ly- ceum course given for the benefit of the Canaan Fire Company, The Ten nessee Duo, the Misses Helen and Catherine Beane, will be given at the Town Hall on Monday evening, September 27th., 1920, at o'clock, New Time
 The Tennessee Duo are unusually good soloists, who understand thor oughly the art of duet singing. Miss Catherine Beane is a brilliant con- tralto and Miss Helen Beane DOS sesses a lyric soprano. Their instru- mental work is also good, and these two young Southern ladies will prove to be an entertainment we'll worth hearing.
 The reserved seat tickets for the entire course are selling quite fast. The price of the reserved seat tickets for this entertainment is 75c and will be sold upon the evening of the entertainment. The regular course ticket for the five entertainments costing $500 assures the holder of a good reserved seat, for each enter tainment. The special price of $2.OO for children under 16 years is made for the course. Tickets are now on sale at Roraback's Law Office.
Connecticut western news., 1920-09-23
REV. JAMES DIANE,
 FORMER PASTOR, DEAD
Was East Canaan Pastor Before the Civil
 War

The following account of the death of Rev. James Deane, pastor of the East Canaan Congregational church, was printed in The Congre- gationalist, and will be of interest to many of the older residents.
 James Deane died at Herkimer, N. Y, on June 4, 1920, aged 84 years He was of Pilgrim ancestry, tracing his descent from Walter Deane, one of the first seven freemen of Taun- ton, Mass. His grandfather, James Deane, was trained for missionary work among the Indians, and render ed notable Service as an interpreter during the Revolution.
 The subject of the present sketch was the third James Deane, son of James Deane, Jr., and Esther Cor nelia (Norton). He was born in Utica, N. Y, April 21, 1886. Having lost his parents in early childhood, he removed with his guardian to Salisbury, Ct. He was prepared for college in private schools in Sharon and Middletown, Ct., and graduated 1loAA w iildiuo SOilSSS HI 1OO C. A1LSI reading law for a year at Hartford, where he attended Horace Bush nell's church, he decided to enter the ministry, and studied for two years at Auburn Theological Sem- mary.
 He spent few months in home missionary work at Hamilton,- Hl., and then became pastor of the Con- gregational Church at East Canaan, Ct. Here the outbrek of the Civil War found him, intensely interested in the Union cause. When President Lincoln, in June 1862, called for 300,000 volunteers, James Deane first became a recruiting officer, and then entered the army with the men enlisting from his own town, being enrolled in the Nineteenth Connec- ticut Infantry, which later became the Second Connecticut Heavy Ar tillery. At the battle of Cold Harbor he was seriously wounded. During convalescence he was engaged for a time as a transport officer. Later he was returned to the line, and took
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Connecticut western news., 1920-09-23
INSTANTLY KILLED IN ENSILAGE MACHINE
Thomas Graney of Sheffield Meets Tragic Death
 on Friday

Thomas Graney of Sheffield was instantly killed Friday morning about g o'clock while operating a machine for cutting ensilage on the farm of John c. Bagnashi in that town. He was putting kerosene in the machine when his clothes caught in the revolving wheel of the en- zine. He was whirled around in the shafting wheel and instantly killed. His brother, James Graney, was assisting in the work when the acci- dent occurred.
 Dr. Wakefield of Sheffield, Dr. Schultes of Great Harrington, also Dr. John Beebe, the medical examin- CT from Great Burlington, were called. The latter announced that death was instanstanteous.
 Graney who was 26 years of age, was the son of MT. and Mrs. Thomas Graney of Sheffield, and has always lived in that town. He was at camp Devens for a short period during the war, but was discharged owing to a physical disability. Besides his parents he leaves two sisters, Helen and Mary of Sheffield; and four brothers, John of Pittsfeld; Frank of Springfield, and James and Ran dall Graney- of Sheffield. James s. Graney of this place was his uncle.
 The funeral was held in Sheffield Monday morning at 10 o'clock from the Catholic church. Burial was in the Catholic cemetery.
Connecticut western news., 1920-09-23
Norfolk Republican Caucus

The republican caucus for town offices was held Thursday evening in the new town hall and made the following nominations: Assessor for three years, Walter w. Collins; for two years, Olin E. Gibbs; selectmen, Augustus E. Curtis, George B. O'Connor; tax collector, Joseph N. Cowles; registrar of voters, Ellis Sylvernale; auditor, George T. John son; board of relief, Melvin E. Snow grand jurors, Arthur P. Atwood, Lemuel T. Humphrey, W. Hamilton Smith; constables, Charles E. Hotch- kiss, G. B. O'Connor, Frederick F. Spaulding, Henry Sweet; school board, Miss Janette Butler, Harry H. Cook.
Connecticut western news., 1920-09-23
KILLED IN FALL
Body of Salisbury Man Found
 Under Highway Bridge

Coroner s. A. Herman conducted an inquest in the town hall in Sails bury Thursday into the death of Harry McDermott, 45 and single, whose lifeless body was found in a Mt Riga brook last Friday night. Ten witnesses were examined. Me Dermott fell from highway bridge. He was found by Owen Travis, a mason, whose helper he was. He had been in Millerton, N. Y., on the day he met his death and was brought back to Salisbury that even ing by William Whalen, of Miller ton, formerly of Torrington.
Connecticut western news., 1920-09-23
ACUTE POLIOMYELITIS
Is Again Prevalent in Massachusetts
 and Connecticut


 The Massachusetts Department of Public Health reports an outbreak of poliomyelitis in and about Boston. Since August 1st there have been 99 cases reported in Boston and 244 cases in Massachusetts, including Boston.
 In Connecticut, the Health Officers have reported four cases up to Sept ember goth, but the reporting of cases of this disease is not complete and there were probably at least double that number in the state. The early diagnosis assures the best treatment and the early reporting of disease assures prompt action by health officers in preventing the spread of disease in a community.
Connecticut western news., 1920-09-23
MRS. AUGUSTA M. BENNETT
Dies at Home of Daughter in Corn
 wall-Was S4 Years Old

Mrs. Augusta Miles Bennett died from a stroke of paralysis at the home of her daughter, Mrs. William Emmons, in Cornwall last Thursday. She had suffered two strokes last winter. She had been visiting at the Emmons home since last Sunday.
 Mrs. Bennett was born in Eliza beth, N. J., 84 years ago, daughter of MT. and Mrs. Samuel Augusta Miles. She lived in Elizabeth for IT years. Then the family moved to Cornwall, where Miss Miles later be- came the bride of Archibald Bennett They lived in Cornwall for a long period. Mrs. Bennett had been a resident there for 51 years when she and her husband moved to Torring- ton and resided on Riverside avenue. MT. Bennett died nine years ago, when Mrs. Bennett went to live with her daughter, Mrs. Charles E. Nick erson, who resides at present in Burrville.
 The surviving relatives include two other daughters besides Mrs. Emmons and Mrs. Nickerson, Mrs. William H. Clinton of Torrington and Mrs. Herbert L. Maynard of North Leverett, Mass. a son, John c. Bennett of Watertown, and six grandchildren.
 Funeral services were held Satur- day afternoon at o'clock from the Emmons home in Cornwall, Rev. E.. c. Starr officiating. Interment was in Cornwall.
Connecticut western news., 1920-09-23
CONCERT TONIGHT
Miss Tiffany Sings in Town Hall
 This Evening

Miss Marie Tiffany, of the Metro politan Opera Company will give one of her delightful concerts in town hall tonigth. Miss Tiffany has many devoted admirers in this place who will be delighted at this opportunity to hear again the famous soprano.
 Marie Tiffany, before her appear anee at the Metropolitan made a name for herself in California sing ing with the Los Angeles Symphony Orchestra.
 In her concerts Miss Tiffany in- eludes very great variety of songs, from the classic to the ultra-modern She also specializes on Scandinavian songs sung in the original Norwe- gfan.
Connecticut western news., 1920-09-23
F.. A. BREWER SELLS
 THE CANFIELD INN
James B. Rutledge of South Norwalk, the New
 Owner

E. A. Brewer for the past several wears the owner of the Canteld Inn has disposed of the property to James B. Rutledge of South Nor walk, who for the past six months has leased the property. Whlle the exact amount involved in the deal has not been stated, it is said that the purchase price is not far from $20,000.
 As was stated in the News when MT. Rutledge leased the property, he is a real hotel manager, having been very successful in building up run down hotels at Indian Harbor ana South Norwalk. While he has not devoted his entire time to the man. apement of the local hotel since his lease was acquired, it has been paying proposition from the start and still better things are expected when conditions become more settled
 In regard to the future of the ho- tel. MT. Rutledge stated that many improvements would be made dur ing the next few months. He pro- poses to convert some of the second floor into offices, doing away with the dining room and on the first floor the restaurant will be enlarged and possibly space made for a store With such alterations the hotel would have nice income aside from the regular hotel patronage.
 We believe MT. Rutledge has the r;oht idea and that the Garfield will prosper under his management.
Connecticut western news., 1920-09-23
M. E. Chuxch Hates
Eastern Standard Time

Eastern Standard Time
 Prayer meeting this (Thursday) evening at 6:30.
 Regular services next Sabbath
 Morning worship at 9:30.
 Sabbath School at 10:45 a. m.
 Epworth League service 5:30 D. m. Topic, Making the Leagues Working Calendar. (Rally) Leader, H. H. Scutt. There will be a miss ionary offering taken at this meet ing.
 Evening worship at 6:30.
 The annual District Meeting of The Woman's Home Missionary So- cieties of the Poughkeepsie District will be held in this church on We'd nesday, October 9th. The program of the meeting will be given at a later date,
Connecticut western news., 1920-09-23
Mrs. s. O. Prentice, Vice Chairman

Chairman J. Henry Roraback of the republican state central commit tee Thursday appointed Mrs. Samuel O. Prentice of Hartford, wife of the recently retired chief justice of the supreme court of Connecticut, to be vice-chairman of the state central committee. She will head an advis- ory committee composed of Mrs. Edward Buckland of New Haven, Mrs. John T. Robinson, Mrs. John H. Buck and Mrs. Julia Riley of Hart ford, Mrs. W. Alsop of Avon and Mrs. W. H. Fleck of Bridgeport. Other names are to be added later.
Connecticut western news., 1920-09-23
SMITHERS-WARNER
Daughter of Judge Warner is Bride
 in Salisbury

Miss Jeanette deForest Warner, youngest daughter of Judge and Mrs. Donald T. Warner of Salisbury and Harold Brett Smithers, also of Salisbury, were married Wednesday afternoon at St. Johns Church, Salisbury, at four o'clock, by Rev. Charles Blake Carpenter, the pastor. The maid of honor was Miss Mary Virginia Warner, sister of the bride, and the other attendants were Christopher Rand, William s. Rand, John Alsop Rand and Welles Fulton, all pages. The best man was William Blanchard Rand. The ushers were Clayton Rich of Pelham, N. r., Richard Hollaman of Rye, N. Y., Archer LaFratz of New York city and Philip Wells Warner, a brother of the bride.
 A reception followed the ceremony at the home of the brides parents. After motor trip through Canada, where MT. Smithers formerly lived, MT. and Mrs. Smithers will live at Overbrook Farm, Salisbury. The bride is sister of Donald J. Warner republican nominee for secretary of state.
Connecticut western news., 1920-09-23
Attention Republican Men and Women

Following the plan of nearly wde-awake town and city
 the North Canaan republicans will meet Friday evening the local Republican Club Organizer Hartford will be the meeting will be held Odd Fellows hall 80 o'clock standard time for the adopting constitution and bylaws ecng officers activities the This meeting vital importance redbooded republican, who the of his and his special invitation extended to the republican the only but to take for there will much enghtenng the enrolled under the republican and and fill the hall to overhowing
Connecticut western news., 1920-09-23
County Sunday School Association

> The County Sunday School con- vention will be held Friday and Saturday, October 8 and 9, 1920, at the First Congregational Church, Winsted. First session, Friday, 10:3O a. m. The program has been especially planned to meet the needs of the local school. Three institute periods will offer to officers and tea chers the opportunity to present their own problems as we'll as get new inspiration.
Connecticut western news., 1920-09-23
Mrs. Grace B. Strattman

Mrs. Grace B. Srattman, A, wife of John M Strattman of Canaan, died last week at Hillcrest hospital in Pittsfield, Mass, after a two-weeks' illness. She is survived by her hus- band, one daughter and six sons, one brother, and her parents, MT. and Mrs. Hiram J. Bennett of Cornwall. The body was taken to Cornwall for burial.
Connecticut western news., 1920-09-23
Pilgrsm GMssA Notes
Standard Time Given

Meeting of the Young Women's Guild with Mrs. Allyn Fuller at Twin Lakes.
 Friday The joint Sunday School Com mittee to arrange for Community Training Class will meet at the Par senage at ' P. M.
 Sunday Regular morning service of wor- ship at 9:3O. MT. Gwilym Miles of New York will sing. Sunday School at 10:45.
Connecticut western news., 1920-09-23

F. R. Collin, MT. and Mrs. W. R. Hubbell of Falls Village and MT. and Mrs. G. W. Ford motored to Water bury Wednesday morning to attend the funeral of Edward F. Ford, a brother of G. W. Ford.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-02-07
BITTER TASTE
SOUR STOMACH
Pills and Strong Medicines
Made This Lady'S Troubles
Worse, But ThedtOrd'S
aCk-Draught Improved
Her Appetite and Took
Away Her Bile.

Nancy, Ky--Mrs, Cora Waddle, a resi-
dent of this place. gives out this state
ment: Il have taken Black Draught
end found it to be the best liver medi-
cine ever used. 1t has just been fine
for indigestion, sour stomach and bit
ter taste in the mouth
I used to get bilious and constipated
and had to take something, Pills and
other strong medicines would only tear
my stomach up and leave me in a worse
fix than before taking. ! began to have
sick headache.
After learning of Black -Draught took
it and was cured Of sick headaches. One
or two doses a week, or a pinch after
meals, kept the bowels open and took
away all bile. have a good appetite,
due to my use of Black Draught,"
If your liver is not acting properly you
may suffer from such symptoms as
headache, biliousness, constipation, indi-
gestion, etc, and unless relief is OBJ
tanned serious trouble may result.
In its 70 years of successful use,
Thedfords Black-Draught has been
found to relieve these ailments and
stimulate the liver to do its work.
At all druggists. adv.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-02-07
WILL QUIT RIVER,
SAYS 5O-YEAR VET
Capt. Johnson Ties Up Grand
May Go to California.

If friend wife has her say, Capt Ed
3die Johnson, owner and skipper of the
Isl cam boat Grand and one of the oldest
pilots on the river, will retire from serv-
pee and viii go to California, there to
watch the oranges grow ..
The captain, worn by the more than
HALF century on the river, sat in his
cabin aboard the Grand Saturday morn
ing and told reporter of his early days
along the river, as compared with the
present. He was born on the river the
son OF steamboat pilot, more than "a
years ago, When he reached the age
4of 16 his father died. since which time
+ he has been making his own way,
Good roads and fast railroad sChed-
uies, coupled with comparatively cheap
Il rates when time is considered, ale
driving the steamboats, from the river,
never to return, the veteran steamboat
man says. He says he can remember
the time when boats three and four
4 deep were in the stream waiting to get
to the wharf at this city. Now they
< run singly or in fleets of four or five
instead of in larger numbers, Capt
. johnson declares.
4 4 Capt. johnson saw the NatcheZ and
the Robert E. Lee start from New Or
leans on their famous race to st. Louis
N The start was made at pm. on the
afternoon of June 30, 1870, the boats
Preaching st. Louis July following.
"She's got good head" says the
captain, speaking of his wife, and what
she says goes" Sa the Grand, after
more than six years service in and
out of Memphis, is tied up for the pres
eft, at least.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-02-07
Local Ar my Essay
Prizes Lead State

Capt. F. H, Strickland, Lieut.. G. o.
Clark and Lieut.. R. w. Patterson, of
the United States army, returned from
Nashville Saturday morning, where they
attended a conference of all army Of
ficers on recruiting duty in Middle and
West Tennessee Friday afternoon. The
or exchanging ideas on the drive for
all over the United States, and to dis
held In every school in the country on
Feb. 20.
Capt. Strickland reports that Mem
phs Is leading the state in the num-
Der and value of prizes being offered
by the merchants, to be awarded sepa-
rately from the prizes being offered by
the war department. The officers re-
port that nearly three times as many
prizes have been donated here as IN
Nashville.
The prize list continues to grow, and
ii is probable that the army will have
at least two prizes for each school in
Shelby county by the time the contest
is held The school children are en-
thusiaStic over the contest, and hun
drews of inquiries are received daily
about the contest at the United States
army recruiting station, 1875 North
Court avenue.
The merchants of Memphis respond
ed readily to the opportunity to donate
prizes for the contest. Literature con-
tanning data on the subject of the es-
say What Are the Benefits of an En-
listment in the U. S. Army" may be
obtained at the recruiting office.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-02-07
Essex Triurnphs Confirm 1t
The New Dominant Type

a gap in which to fit big car, appreciate what
it means to find convenient parking.
The Essex charm is all its own. Women
like the Essex daintiness and beauty. They
like its ease of operation, its freedom from
annoyance and its comfort qualities. It is
the sort of car you will take pride in owning.
But it is Essex performance and endurance
that must always be its strongest appeal
Power for the hills, speed and endurance to
which no distance is barrier, alertness and
prompt pickup in crowded traf6c-these
qualities must always be first.
And see how it has proved endurance. Not
only in setting the official world long distance
endurance mark of 3037 miles in so hours.
Not only in covering $3.50 miles in three tests,
averaging more than mile minute.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-02-07

To Memphis belongs the honor of pos
sessing the youngest director Of an au-
tomobile institution. Steve H. Butler.
Jr.. became a member of the governing
board Of the Southern Motor company
on the morning of his twenty-first
birthday during the past week.
But this honor did not come to the
young man merely as an incident to
being the son of the president of the
company 1t came rather, as reco--
milton of the executive ability gained
by Steve, Jr. during his service with
the United States marines
Mr.. Butler, who is graduate OF
Webb institute, at Bellbuckle. Tenn,
served with the marines in Cuba, Haytl
and Mexico during the war. Since his
discharge from the military forces he
has been in charge Of the service de-
partment of the Southern Motor com
pany and has conducted that depart
ment to the eminent satisfaction OF
Cadillac owners who are patrons Of
the company.
Although of retiring disposition
same as his dad, Mr.. Butler is an ag
gressive chap where the auto industry
Is concerned and from present indi'
cations will prove an important fac
tor in the development of the use O
motor cars in this territory
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-02-07
KEEP YOUR TRUCK
In GOOD CONDITION
is ESPERT'S ADVICE

with a constantly increasing de-
land for motor trucks that threatens
. >, exceed the supply of available trucks
q the market. it is up TO every truck
Yner and driver to see that his trucks
re- in the best Of mechanical condi-
on, insuring not only economical but
fficient operation at time when mo-
OF truck transportation has become an
Industrial necessity" says G.. {. Frey,
n n the Kissel Motor Car company.
1.-THE truck owner who allows his
ruCk to get into a poor mechanical
ondition through neglect is today
Recognized as a transportation Stacker,
eeause he is responsible for transpor-
alton units that boost the cost OF haul
ng and transporting goods, thereby
making the retailer sell his goods at
igher price than If they had been
transported more economically.
This increase the public has to pay
u this particular time when the cost
t living has gone up, not on account
{ careless methods, but because OF
economic conditions following the war
q is up to industrial America to adopt
hose hauling units that will keep cost
Glow the deadline that separates et-
iciency from ineffieiency in transpor-
atibn.
s'As a strike breaker and transporta-
alton emergency runner. the motor cal
nd truck is batting 100 per cent
avs g. C, Frey, of the Kissel Motor
Jar company.
During the recent race riots in Chi
'ated railroad strikes in New York
automobiles and motor trucks were
ushed to the rescue by department
4stores and corporations so their EN-
bloyes, could get to work in the morn
ng and get home at night without loss
If time.
During the rectnt race riots in Chi
,ago, automotive equipment transport
Id troops and supplies to the scenes O
lotion In quick time. And in tn
'ound-up of questionable characters II
livery city, it Is the automobile that pu
speed behind the authorities.
s'Likewise during the recent strike o
he yardmen and other railroad EN-
lloyesI tying up freight rolling stool
IS well as passenger trains. 1t was tn
motor truck that was pressed Int
service by shippers and even the rail
Dad companies themselves to move tn
goods and supplies badly needed in diff
erent parts of the country.
Fright now, when agricultural Amer
ca is up against 1t to deliver it's record
breaking crops to warehouses and ele
vators, it is the motor truck that
standing the brunt of this service
JtuSGu ny IdllIOdu IdpOi NIOuDiVo tbli
scarcity of rolling stock at tim
when it is needed more than at an
other season of the year.
And what Is more to the point tn
motor truck is handling these emery
epcy situations in such way that eve
when the object has been attained an
Hines are back to normal, the mote
truck in most every case stays on tn
LOB, not only because of its econom
'and dependabiity, but its adaptabilit!
Nenabling owners to use it in a NOR
efficient way, thereby saving time, la
bor and money!. e., goods shipped b
Xmotor trucks are handled only twic'
Aobce in loading and once unloading, ne
LAT the freight depot or warehouse mile
Naway. but from the door of the cor
ksignor to the door of the consignee."