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Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1920-05-28
Newsy Labor Notes

Operations of mines in which actlVl
ties were suspended because of strike
called by the Metal Workers union,
No. 800, I. w. W., We're resumed at
Butte, Mont. No disturbance has been
reported since the arrival of troops.
In New York city window cleaners
receive $36 per week, telegraph op-
orators $37 to $40, street car conduc-
tors $6.40 per day and paperhangers
$S per day Tailors receive 500 per
week for 44-hour week, while the
helpers get $40 per week.
Railroad employees between Sala-
manca, Spain. and the Portuguese
frontier continue their strike in spite
of efforts by the civil governor to reach
a settlement by Cancellation. Spanish
and Portuguese trade is greatly inc0n-
venienced and passenger service is be-
ing operated with difficulty.
In October, 1919 as compared with
October 19lS the number of persons
employed in dock and riverside labor
in Great Britain shows an Increase or
72.4 per cent The cement trade shows
an Increase Of 69.7 per cent; the food
preparation trades. an increase or fo.l
per cent: quarrying, an increase OF
1886 per cent. and the printing trade
an increase Of 3S4 per cent. The larg-
esl decrease -5.G per cent-appears IN
iron and steel.
That trained nurses are being en-
ployed in increasing numbers shows
that employers are recognizing thelr
services Previous to 1919, only sixty
six industrial firms employed trained
nurses Today more than 81 indus
tries have nursing services. The in
dustrial nurse has proved to be a good
investment. She is teacher OF by
giene. and health education means pre-
ventiOD of accidents. which In years
gone bv cost industry many thousands
of dollars.
The wage increase recently granted
by the b. C. Frick Coke company to
lis employees in that region amounted
t. from 10 10 q per cent. according
to notices posted at uniOntoWn, Pa.
The - per cent advance Is applied
to coal miners.
The Lawrence (Mass.) union Of sta
tiOnary steam engineers has presented
demands Tor wage scale to become
effective May /. calling for minimum
wage Of $40 to $50 per week, according
to classes. and time and half for
all work IL excess of hours day
or AS hours q week.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1920-05-28
STRIKE CLOSES
COTTON MILLS
Twenty Thousand Operatives
Walk Out at New Bedford,
Mass.
OBJECT TO INCREASED LABOR
Posting of Notices Requiring Loom
Fixers to Operate More Looms led
to Trouble--Yarn Mills Not
Affected by Action.

A strike of approximately 10000
operatives went into effect at 81 cot
ton cloth mills at New Bedford. Mass.
The walkOut was OccasiOned by the
posting of notices relative to work
ing conditions for the loom fixers, who
were required 10 operate more looms
than formerly.
The loom fixers struck several weeks
ago, and their protest received the
support of the textile council, which
ordered a general strike.
The cloth mills affected are oper-
ated by is corporations, with a week
Iy pay roll of 1867 900 and having So
3l7 looms and 1,926,662 spindles.
Three companies, the Nashawena, the
Passaic and the Beacon, are not in
volved, as the notices to which the
loom fixers objected were not posted
In their mills. The yarn mills also
are not affected by the strike.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1920-05-28
WASH DRESSES

Many STYLES to select from in figured VoiIes,
Organdy and ingham-Prced from,
Connecticut western news., 1920-01-08
N. E.. STORM CLOSES
 MEAT MARKET HERE
Lure of Big Salary Else
 where Causes Such Action

N. E. Storm who has been in the retail meat business here for the past six years, has closed his market and is disposing of his fixtures prepara- tory to leaving town. The reason for this step is due to several offers by out of town concerns of such a lucrative nature, that MT. Storm did not feel they could be overlooked.
 "Nat," as he was known by his large circle of friends, came to this town about thirteen years ago from New York state. Entering the em- ploy of c. E. Badgley, he remained with him for seven years, after which he opened the Public Market under his own name. With a thor ough knowledge of the meat business gained through practical experience, together with most jovial disposi- tion, he has not only been successful in his business but will leave large number of friends who regret that he will leave town.
 MT. Storm has not yet decided just where he will go as he has two offers, one from Poughkeepsie and one from Hartford. After closing up his business affairs he will investigate them thoroughly before accepting.
Connecticut western news., 1920-01-08
HALLIWELL-VOGEL CASE
 IS STILL UNSETTLED
Principal Halliwell Says Super irtendent Vogcl is Too
 OGicious

That a "house divided against It. self cannot stand," is proving ltself to the nine members of the town school committee here, according to reports of it's efforts to solve the problem resulting from the reslgna- tion of Principal John w. Halllwell of the Torrington high school All sessions of the committee are barred to both press and public.
 Principal Halliwell, who is also the assistant superintendent of the pub lie schools, resigned recently, asking that it be given immediate consldera- tion, but promising to remain on the job until a successor had been ap- pointed. He charged the .superln- tendent of schools, George J. Vogel, with being too ofiicious. The reslgna- tion was the second the principal had submitted to the school board. Both Superintendent Vogel and Principal Halliwell were present when the resignation was taken up. What transpired at the meeting was not given out, but the secretary, Thomas W. Bryant, announced that Principal
  his post for the rest of the school year"
 Principal and Assistant Superin tendent Halliwell was not satisfied with such an announc oment on the part of the secretary, and caused to have pub1:ehed the statement that he bod with J7,cyvn, his restoration ito save the Torrin9ton high school syS- tenn" and that he would never consent to reappaintment for another school wear ''under present conditions. Pressed for an explanation, Principal Halliwell said that Torrington hasn't room enough for both Superintendent Vogel and himself. /
 A number of teachers are said to have declared to MT. Halliwell they would leave their places and seek positions elsewhere in the event of the principals resignation being ac-. cepted.
 The taxpayers are waiting for the next move with not a little interest. Superintendent VogePs salary IS said to be between $4,000 and $5,OOO per year and Principal Halliwell is cred tied with receiving $3,50O. The town school committee, in spite of vo"o of an annual town meeting directing it to give salaries in the annual town report, has failed to comply.
 Statistics show, it is claimed, that it costs more to educate student at the Torrington high school than in any other institution of it's kind in the state.-Torringt Dispatch to Hartford Times.
Connecticut western news., 1920-01-08
Pilgrim Church Notes

Wednesday-The annual meeting of the Pilgri7a Brotherhood will be held in the church parlors at o'clock Officers will be elected for the ensu- ing year and light refreshments will be served.
 Thursday-The annual meeting of the Church will be held in the church parlors with supper served at o'clock followed by the business ses- sion at 2 o'clock. All members of the congregation are invited to at tend.
 Friday-The annual meeting of the Mission Circle will be held at the home of Miss May Smith at 2:3O o'clock This meeting will be fol- lowed by the annual meeting of the Woman's Union at 3:3O o'clock.
 Sunday-Every Member Canvass Day. Regular Morning Preaching Service at 1O:3O. Sunday School following the morning Service.
 The discussion hour for the Bro;;..l- erhood will be omitted because of plans for the afternoons work of canvassing.
 In the afternoon representative men of the Church will call upon all church families to secure pledges for the support of the work for the en- suing year. In case the collector misses you please report the amount of your pledge to MT. Robert T. Full Ter by mail or telephone.
 Christian Endeavor Meeting at GAS o'clock. Topic, "A Strong Character, and how to Attain 1t ? Leader, Miss Regina Adams.
 Monday-Young Woman's Guild will meet with Miss Ruth Hatmaker This will be a business mecttng.
Connecticut western news., 1920-01-08
AMERICAN LEGION
Smoker and Luncheon by Garvin-
 O'Connell Post

On Saturday, January 17th, at 6 P. M., The Garvin-O'Connel Post of the American Legion will hold d Smoker and Lunch in the Odd Eel lows Hall. A cordial invitation is herewith extended to all ex-service men in this vicinity, Sharon, Lake vile, Lime Rock, Salisbury, Taconic, Falls Village, Clayton, Ashley Falls and Norfolk to be present. There will be no charge, everything being free. The only thing we ask IS that the boys in each place get together and make list of who will be present sending it to Post Comman fer, Harry J. Waller, Canaan, Conn, not later than Saturday, January 10th
 We also expect to have with US Walters Orchestra to furnish enter tainment. Come out Buddies, good reunion now and then should be a treat for all old service men.
Connecticut western news., 1920-01-08
M. E. Church Notes

Prayer Meeting this (Thursday) evening at 7:30.
 Tomorrow (Friday) evening, Mir and Mrs. Edwin Leffingwell extend an invitation to the members of the congregation to come to their home on High Street for social gathering
 Regular preaching services on Sunday.
 Morning worship at 10:30.
 Sabbath School 11:45 a. m.
 Epworth League at 6:30 D. m. Topic, "A Strong Character and How It Is Attained" Leader, Rev. F. H. Neal.
 Evening worship 7:30 p. m.
 Junior League Monday afternoon at 3:30.
 The Epworth League Social Union will be held at the home of Miss Elizabeth Lee on next Wednesday evening, Jan. 14th.
Connecticut western news., 1920-01-08
INCOME TAX RATES
 LOWER THIS YEAR
Reductions Automatic--Returns Must Be Filed On or Be-
 fore March Is

It is estimated that three out of every four persons now paying in come taxes to the government will benefit by the decrease allowed by 1 law.
 The man of moderate means will be the chief beneficiary. Instead of paying per cent on the net '~--. of $5,000 or less, as in 1919, h. --.''' have to pay only per cent in 19zU. The reductions are automatic and in accordance with the provisions of the original revenue act of 1918. They effect a one-third reduction in war and excess profit taxes and will also reduce the income tax rate for cor porations from 12 to 10 per cent. Sur-taxes, however, will not be changed. These will continue as at present, ranging from 1 per cent on the amount of net income between $5,O00 and $6,00O to 65 per cent on incomes exceeding $1,000,000.
 Income tax returns must be filed by all single persons whose incomes in 1919 were $1,000 or more and by all married persons or heads of families whose incomes were S2,000 or more. No enc is exempted from filing re- turn.
 In the case of single persons an exemption from taxation is allowed on the first $1,000 of income. Mar ried persons and heads of families are allowed exemption on $2,000, plus $200 for each child or other dependent.
 Thus a man in the $5,000 class with wife and child to support, will pay a tax of per cent on $2,S00, or SIP, whereas in 1919 the same man had to pay $144. Payments, as be- fore, may be made in quarterly in- stallments.
 Reports on incomes for 1919 must be filed with the internal revenue collector of the district on or before March 15. Among the items which must be included in the return are salaries, wages and commissions; in- terest received on notes and bank de- posits, including savings banks; divi- dends on stocks; profits on stock transactions; profits from the sale of property, real and personal; income from estates; partnership profits; royalties from mines, oil and gas properties, copyrights, patents and franchise.
 It is also pointed out that salaries received after Jan. 1, 1920, for work done in 1919 are not to be included in the 1919 income, but should be reported next year in making out returns for 1920.
 Incomes of $5,00O or less are not subject to the surtax. Incomes above that figure will pay a graded tax as before.
Connecticut western news., 1920-01-08
Married in Hartford

Miss Florence M. Hayden and Mr. Jos. Stevens were married in Hart ford Dec. 29, 1919 by the Rev. Arthur Ellis at the home of che groom, when a large number of their friends had gathered and gave them a surprise of their life with old shoes, tin cans and rice. After things quieted down their many friends pre- sented them with a silver set and a silver chest, consisting of knives, forks and spoons. Shortly after the bride and groom made their getaway in an auto to New Haven, where they took a train for Washington, D. C. to spend a week or ten days. On theIr return they will be at home at z6 Morrison Street to their many friends.
Connecticut western news., 1920-01-08
RED CROSS PLANS
 FOR PEACE PLANS
SIS, 5,00O,0O for European Re lief and $13,75O,OOO for
 Home Use

Out of a fund of S30,000,0OC available for its work this year, the American Red Cross has set aside $15,000,00O for European relief $13,75e,0O0 for use at home and $1,250,000 for completing it's pro. gram in Siberia.
 In making public plans for carry. ing forward peace time activities, Dr. Livingston Farrand, head of the or, ganization, declared that a consider, able reserve must be held for emer- gency calls incident to such possible events as the opening of Russia to intercourse with the United States This determination, Dr. Farrand said, was reached after long and full consideration with government representatives in this country and Europe.
 With appeals infinitely beyond it's resources, and unable to count on ad- ditions to it's total fund during the year, the executive committee, pr. Farrand said, found it ''both wise and necessary to consider the application o1 AIo JULIUS SO IldL IIlS SOulueSl possible sense of proportion might prevail"
 All obligations to soldiers, sailors, and their families must be provided for. Dr. Farrand reported, while the Red Cross must be ready at the same time to meet relief demand due to disasters.
 "We are pledged" he added, "to the establishment of a peace-time program in America for which $13,- 750,000 will be made available.
 "In considering this item it must be kept clearly in mind that while expenditures in this country arising directly out of the war remain high they should rapidly diminish, and while our work for establishment of peace-time undertakings will increase in some measure, this increase will be inconsiderable as compared with the reduction of war items"
 Turning toward the rest of the world, Dr. Farrand declared the or ganization was "confronted by de- gree of suffering and helplessness Whlcil IS infinitely beyond the possi- bilities of any funds at the disposal of the Red Cross and of all other relief organizations combined ade- quately to meet" It was the wish of the American people, he added, that as much money as possible should be raised to meet emergencies abroad.
 'There is condition of suffering, disease and helplessness particularly in eastern Europe, far beyond any thing that the resources of the Red Cross and of all other relief agencies could hope to meet. It is certain, however, that this sum ($15,OOO,OOO) together with the surplus military supplies, partly entrusted to us by the United States government and partly previously purchased by the Red Cross can, wisely administered go far to mitigate extreme suffer ing"
Connecticut western news., 1920-01-08
NEAR EAST RELIEF TO
 BE ORGANIZED HERE North Canaan Asked to Care for Fifteen Armenian Orphans

In connection with the country wide campaign to relieve the terrible conditions that prevail in Armenia. North Canaan is to be organized along lines suggested by the State headquarters, of which Prof. M. W. Jacobus of Hartford is the executive chairman.
 Mrs. Joseph L. Parsons has accept ed the position as chairman of the local committee, and her assistants will be selected and announced at an early date. It is expected that a drive for contributions of money as we'll as of clothing will be carried out during the coming month.
 The State headquarters have asked the various towns to~accept the care of certain number of the Armenian orphans, so to North Canaan has been allotted fifteen. Prof. Jacobus in writing the local chairman says:
 ''I sincerely trust you will be able to secure many if not all of your children before the winter is gone, for it's devastating rigors must, in spite of all we can do, make the death roll large in that stricken land. And what we are doing throughout the country, is with the hope, not only that we will be able to save that suffering people, but through it save Asia" 50 dependent for it's life upon the industrial, intelligent and pro- gressive influences which a reestab- lished Armenia will exert. This plea for the Armenian children is there fore, not simply a cry for, human help, appalling as the need for that help, it is the greatest chance for national reconstruction, the greatest challenge to statesmanship, that has come to the people of this country and our state since the war began, or lis likely to come to iC, now that the war is over. Two hundred fifty thousand orphans are in need of inn mediate help if they are to be kept alive; about one hundred thousand have been gathered in orphanages, fully one hundred fifty thousand are still wandering in the desert villages, or among the rocks and caves of the mountains and hills, with nothing to cover them but rags, and no food save what they can get from roots and leaves and from the garbage of the gutter. And yet these children are the hope of the race if it is to be saved to determine the future of Asia and the world"
 North Canaan has always res- bonded to the needs of the war work and allied causes, and this urgent ap- peal should find a ready response from the generous hearted citizens. .
Connecticut western news., 1920-01-08
AUTO ACCIDENT
Mrs. George Stevens is Badly
 Bruised

A Franklin touring car owned by George Stevens of Great Harrington met with an accident near the c. N. E. crossing late Saturday evening. Mrs. Stevens and her daughter Mrs Nickerson were in the car at the time of the accident. Mrs. Stevens was badly bruised and is confined to he1 bed while Mrs. Nickersondescaped un- injured.
 As near as can be learned, the car skidded on ice just before it reached the railroad trestle. In an attempt to stop, the car'turned over on it's side pinning Mrs. Stevens in the car. The lenders and top were badly damaged. Brewer Bros. lowed the car to their garage where it is now undergoing repairs.
Connecticut western news., 1920-01-08
Red Cross Appeal

A very urgent appeal has been re- ceived by Miss c. H. Rorabaca, chair man of Home Work of the North Ca naan Red Cross Branch, for sweaters for the refugee children. The ne: :J was never greater than now, and these children are freezing for tine want of warm things to wear. Will the ladies of Canaan please heed this appeal and lend hand in this worthy cause. We have plenty of swe tier wool on hand also instructions for knitting the sweaters which may be had by communicating with the chairman.
Connecticut western news., 1920-01-08
I29 AUTO FATALITIES
In the State During the Last
 Six Months

During the last six months of 1913 there were 129 fatalities arising from automobile accidents in Connecticut, according to reports received by the state motor vehicle department. These included many children. The accidents by town and cities Were divided as follows:
 Hartford 20, New Haven II, Bridgeport IS, Stamford 6, Water bury 6, Stoningtop 8, Fairfield ?, New Britain 3, Danbury i, Man chester 2, West Hartford 2, Bloom field 2, Middletown 3, Derby 8, New ington 4 (killed in one accident) Meriden 8, East Hartford ?, Sims bury CSilled in one accident), and one each in Norwich, Ansonia, North Haven, Huntington Road, Shelton, Teisviue, W2li;n~fo'd, WestHort, Tariftville, Glastonbury, Springfield (of Connecticut resident), Willi- mantle, Essex, Rockville, South Windsor, Occun, Eas5 Lyme, Ham, den, Plainville, Rocky Hill, Union City, Bethel, Torrington, Berlin, Jewett City, Greenwich, Groton, Noroton, Elmwood, Terryville, Dan- ielson, Bristol and East Haven.
Connecticut western news., 1920-01-08
Evidence All Tn

Introduction of evidence in the trial of the civil action of E. A. Benjamin of, Stockbridge, Mass, against Ralph T. Farnum of Canaan was concluded last week in superior court at Winsted and Judge Hinman ordered the October term adjourned without date. Arguments in the case will be heard later. The plain tiff sued to recover funds alleged to have bee1 appropriated by the de fendant for his own personal use while the two parties were conduct ing a drug business.
Connecticut western news., 1920-01-08
Norfolk Couple 40 Years Married

MT. and Mrs. Foster Sylvernalc quietly celebrated the 10th anniver- sary of their marriage at their home in Norfolk, New Years day. They were welded at the Jenkins home stead in Red Oak, N. Y. Before com ing to Norfolk nearly 30 years ago, the family lived in Massachusetts and later in Canaan. MT. Sylvernale has been engaged in carpentry for many years and has had charge Of the building of many residences in town The couple, who received several callers during the day, were remam- bered by gifts and messages from a large number of friends.
Connecticut western news., 1920-01-08
EASTERN STAR NOTES
Officers for the Ensuing Year Are
 Installed

At a special meeting of Esther Chapter No. 72, o. E. s. held last week Wednesday evening, Dec. 31, the newly elected officers for the en- suing year were installed by Past Matron, Mrs. Harriett J. Graney, assisted by Mrs. Janet Moore as Mar shall and Mrs. Alice O. Ford as Chaplain and Mrs. Elsie Decker as Organist. After the installation ceremonies, the retiring Worthy Patron Horace E. Holt in behalf of Esther Chapter, o. E. S. presented the retiring Worthy Matron, Mrs. Anna Trieschmann with a Past Ma tron's Jewel After the closing of the meeting light refreshments WeiC served in the dining rooms.
 Esther Chapter is in a vely flour ishing condition financially. They also have now a membership of 33, all in good standing. The Eastern Star ranks as the fourth highest or der in the world and now has a mem bership of over a million members.
 Esther Chapter has also been honored by our Grand Worthy Ma tron in presenting their secretary. Mrs. Harriett J. Graney with a com mission to represent the State of Idaho at Grand Chapter for three successive years.
Connecticut western news., 1920-01-08
Odd Fellows Installation

The following officers of Canaan lodge No. 50, I. O. o. F. were in stalled at their regular meeting or Monday evening:
 N. G.-George P. Hardenbergh. V. G.-Winthrop G. Wyckoff: Rec. Secy.-H. 4. Holt.
 Treas.-Norman w. Moore. War.-Roger Fraleigh.
 Con.-William Schmidt.
 Chap.-G. Willis Parsons. R. s. N. Crank F: Stevens. L. s. N. G.-George s. Mather. I. G.-Henry H. Scutt.
 O. G.-Freeman Dempsey. R. s. V. G.-Leonard P. Franks. R. s. S.-Joseph A. Franks. L. s. S.-George F. Kimble.
Connecticut western news., 1920-01-08
Dr. Reeks Resigns

Dr. Eben T. Reeks has resigned his position as deputy commissioner of health and director of the Bureau of preventable diseases in Connecti- cut. The resignation will be acted on at the next meeting of the council of health. It is the intention of Dr. Reeks to devote his entire time to the practice of his profession and to his private interests in New Britain. Some days ago the health board of New Britain made an offer to Dr. Reeks to reappoint him to the posi- tion of health officer of that city.
Connecticut western news., 1920-01-08
Laundry Goes to Chatham

F. P. Demorest of Chatham, N. Y, who recently purchased the laundry machinery os-ssa5 by !. p. CGdlnricy :s having the outfit shipped to that town where laundry business to be known as the New Method Steam Laundry vii be opened. The machinery was purchased through the efforts of the Chatham Chamber of Commerce, who have secured three new indus tries for Chatham this year.