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Stock Show
January 1922
National Western Stock Show is COSa-
sidered One of the Real Education.
al Institutions of the West.

The 1921 National Western Stock
Show will occur at Denver on January
II to %, according to announcements
recently issued by the stock show Off
cials. That the show Will be fully uy
to the standard of past years, with A
considerable effort put forth on the
part of the management to improve it
by the addition of new departments
and additional prizes, is evidenced ~
the advertising matter sent out.
Among the new buildings will be one
of large proportions for housing the ex-
hibits in the swine department. This
building will contain Il large open fire
place for the comfort of the sale ring
crowd and spectators, and will be a
welcome addition to the show equlp-
ment.
Another new department will he the
cow-horse contests i'm which $500 wiz
be distributed as prizes for the owners
of horses showing the most good sense
and adoptability for range uses.
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Will Reid to Print New Weekly Paper.

Wyoming is to nave a new demo
cratic paper Don after January l. says
the Laramie Republican. Preparations
for launching the new publication are
being made by VIII Reid, register of
the United States land office. Reid
has not yet selected IA title for his pub
lication. which will have its office in
Cheyenne.
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as scavengers. eating the lead bodies.
and that, consequently, the forest ser
vice did not encourage their destruc-
ton as predatory animals. He said
the loss from larkspur. or poison weed.
was heavier than anyone realized. and
that 1t would pay the stockmen to
have a rider in the early part of the
season to keep the cattle away from
the worst larkspur gulches.
The matter of our stock-cattle being
driven and shipped out of the valley as
strays without the knowledge of the
owners was brought up by Mr.. Tilton.
and there was n general discussion, the
feeling being that we ought to have the
same protection that is given by the
Colorado law. which calls for cattle
inspection at he shipping point, before
they are put on the cars.
by a resolution, carried unanimous
ly, the officers of the Association were
directed to write to the State Board of
Live Stock Commissioners, requesting
the appointment of an inspector or in
spectors for this valley, to attend to
this work. The letter to the Live
Stock Commission is published here
with:
November 30. 1920.
State Board of Live Stock Commits
s%ioners, Cheyenne, Wyo.
Dear Sirs
At a meeting Of the Saratoga Valley
CT. .. a... I.zIl 81 H..
campment on November oath, 1920,
there was a discussion of the loss to
local stockmen from their cattle being
shipped away. either by mistake, care
lessness or otherwise. and 1t was their
belief that they received only partial
protection through the state inspection
mt market points. and that there was Il
heavy loss to them each year in this
way.
They were agreed in asking for the
protection given by the Colorado law,
In requiring local inspection before the
stock were shipped.
BY a motion unanimously carried by
the meeting, their officers were direct
ed to write to your Board. requesting
you to appoint for the coming year an
Inspector or inspectors to make such To-
cal inspection Of all cattle before they
leave this valley in any direction.
whether to market points where you
have inspectors or elsewhere.
Yours truly.
A. II. DAHL,
President.
l. NJ. CONFESS.
Secretary.
Concerning the social evening fol
lowing the business meeting, the En-
campment Echo says:
In the evening the usual big dane
|. was held IN the city hall, and It wa
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Do You send The sun I o a friend in
the east?
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Concerning the social evening fol
lowing the business meeting, the En-
campment Echo says:
In the evening the usual big dance
was held In the city hall, and It was
really n big dance, the largest crowd
that has attended such an entertain
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Connecticut western news., 1920-01-15
The 0mnipotent Dollar

Anywhere else in the world but in these United States the American dol lar is worth 100 cents plus. Theo- retically it's worth it here but the buying power has hopelessly waned.
 As an indication of decreased val ues of European currencies, the Fed eral Reserve Board, under date of December 6, issues statement show ing decline of foreign exchange from par value as follows: English pound, from $4.8665 to $3.86; French sranc, from .198 to .0932; Belgian franc, from .193 to .098; Italian lira, from .193 to .078; German mark, from .2382 to .0215; Austrian krone, from .2026 to .0068. On the other hand, the Argentine peso with par value of $1.0365, now has a rating of $1.077 and the Mexican peso with a par value of 1885 ranks at .50375.
Connecticut western news., 1920-01-15
SUGAR FIXED AT 17Ac
Refining Go. Announces |
 Figure Lower Than Anticipated

A price of 14% cents a pound for granulated sugar refined for the new crop has been established for che wholesale and manufacturing trade by the American Sugar Refining com- pany, it announced Monday night. When the refining price was fixed at nine cents by the sugar equalization boaard it allowed profit of one-half cent pound to wholesalers and one cent to retailers, making a retail price of, 1Ok cents. Allowing mid dlemen an additional profit of one cent pound making their margin 2k cents because of the higher basic price and the increased overhead ex- penses, the price per pound to the consumer would be TIA cents, or considerably less than the prevailing retail price. .6
 The statement of the refining com pany disclosed that it is declining all export business until sugar conditions in this country become easier and that in 1919 it delivered more sugar to the domestic trade than in several years. Since the shortage began last September deliveries have averaged 125, 100000 pounds a month, most of it east of the Pittsburg- Buffalo line
Connecticut western news., 1920-01-15
BRICHTMANS' CELEBRATE
 THEIR GOLDEN WEDDING
Former Resident Was of Old Colonial
 Stock

A very enjoyable event was held New Years Day when Mr. and Mrs. Charles Henry Brightman, 53 Arthur St., New Haven,. celebrated their golden wedding. Their pastor, Rev. William H. Wekehum performed again for them the marriage cere- mony. MT. and Mrs. Brightman have been members of the 1st M. E. church in New Haven since 1878. Their many friends presented them with baskets of fruit, flowers and purse Of gold.
 MT. and Mrs. Brightnan were mar ried January 1st, 1870 at Waterbury, by the Rev. Joseph Bailey of the 1st Baptist Church. Mrs. Brightman was Miss Mary Weich of New Haven, where she was born March 22, 1858, daughter of Edward and Ann (Emily) Welch. MT. Brightman was born in Canaan, Conn. September 22, 1849, son of Edwin Rutherford and Maria (Bailey) Brightman. MT. Brightman's parents are of the cid colonial stock, coming to this coun- try from England 1620-1636. Many of his ancestors served in the Indian and Revolutionary Wars. There were several children of the marriage three are living, Mrs. William H. Rogers, Mrs. Theodore w. Aldrich, and Mrs. Gust Pandeyes, all of New Haven. .N
 MT. Brightman went to New Ha- ven in 1871 and is a well-known carpenter and is still following his vocation. Mir. and Mrs. Brightman are particularly active and. ambitious for their years. Both are looking forward to their diamond wedding.
Connecticut western news., 1920-01-15
M. E. Church Notes

The regular prayer meeting at the church this (Thursday) evening at 7:3O.
 The Ladies Aid Society will hold their annual meeting and election of officers at the home of Mrs. Augustus Caldwell on Friday afternoon at 2:3O.
 Regular services next Sunday.
 Morning worship at 10:30.
 Sabbath School at Il: :45.
 Epworth League service at 6:30 D. m. Topic "A Worthwhile Life" Leader, Mrs. c. E. Badgley.
 Evening worship, 7:30 p. m.
 Junior League Monday afternoon at 3:3O. The Juniors will hold their business meeting and social time in the church parlors on Saturday afternoon at o'clock.
 The Cottage Prayer Meeting was held at the home of Mrs. J. N Van- Deusen on Tuesday afternoon.
Connecticut western news., 1920-01-15
ANNUAL CHURCH MEETING
Is Held in Pilgrim Church Parlors
 Last Week

The 33rd annual meeting and d1n- ner of the Pilgrim Church was held in the parlors of the church Thurs day evening with roll call and reports from the Treasurer and the different organizations of the Church.
 The Treasurer reported income of S2473.75, with expenditures of S2,O93.91.
 Treasurers of the ladies' organiza- tions all made favorable reports.
 The officers elect: Frank A. John son, Frank A. Whiting, Trustees for 3 years; Treasurer, John B. Reed ; Asst. Treasurer, Mrs. E. T. Rowe ; Clerk, John $. Reed; Auditor, Harry A. Holt; Deaconess, Mrs. Walter M. Place; Supt Sunday School, Allyn Fuller; Music Committee, Rev. A. Karl Skinner, Robt. D. Peirce, Mrs. A. H. Herriman, Mrs. Molando, Miss Minnie Peirce, Mrs. John G. Adam, Miss May c. Smith, Mrs. w. s. Smart,
 Legacies from the estates of Mir. Henry C. Barnes and Miss s. w.. Adam were accepted: The members of the Pilgrim Church in accepting these legacies from the executors of the estates of MT. Henry c. Barnes and Miss Sarah w. Adam, as provided in their wills, wish to express and place upon the records of this church thei- appreciation of these gifts, and also as tribute to their memory their most sincere admiration and respect for their long and devoted lives, given for the best interests of this church and community.
 Canaan, Conn.,, January 8, 1920.
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Connecticut western news., 1920-01-15
Leaves Relatives Here

The funeral of James Curtis of Sheffield, Mass, was held on Monday afternoon. MT. Curtiss died Friday afternoon from the effects of a stroke of paralysis on Christmas day, aged ST. He was born in the house in which he died and with the exception of two or three years when about 20 years of age, had lived there all his life. He was veteran of the civil war, serving in Go. K, 18th Massa- chusetts infantry. He is survived by five sons, Irving at home, James of New Marlboro, Willard of Waterbury Frank of Winsted and Charles of East Canaan, also three daughters, Cora Whalen of Sheffield, Hattie Fitts of Waterbury and Daisy Seery of Waterbury.
Connecticut western news., 1920-01-15
REFUND ON LICENSES
Opinion AGiven Commissioner b,
 .. Several Attorneys

The county commissioners of the
 eight counties of the state have re- ceived an opinion fro m Lawyers T. F.
 Carmody of Waterbury, Fillmore s. Banks of Fairfield, and Arthur Nj.
 Brown of Norwich, based on certain questions on war time prohibition and under Chapter 164 of the public acts of the Legislature of 1919.
 This chapter provided for a refund to licenses for the unexpired term of their licenses after July 1, 1919, when war time prohibition became effective. On July 1, 1919, some H- censes issued on the first Monday of November, 1918, were in force and did not expire until the first Monday of November, 1919, and there were other licenses in force, those out standing in Hartford and New Bri- tain which were issued on the first Monday of May, 1919, and which will not expire until thhe first Monday of May of the present year. The state Legislature provided for a surrender of the licenses to make claim from July l, 1919, for a refund. Many dealers held on to their licenses in the hope that the wartime prohibi- tion ban would be lifted before na- tional prohibition became effective on aJnuary Is, 1920. The >contin- gencies made a situation which the commissioners to con- suit the trio of lawyers.
Connecticut western news., 1920-01-15
CORNWALL FIRE
Destroys Home of Mir. and Mrs.
 Fred R. Cole

Last week Friday, while the family of Fred R. Cole were eating breakfast they discovered an unusual smoke. On investigation they found the house on fire and beyond control. Working hurriedly, they rescued nearly everything that was down stairs. But in less than half an hour after discovery the fire had destroyed the home of Fred R. Cole, where he and his family had lived for thirty years. With the help of neighbors by noon they were moved into the tenement in Willis Potter's house. Saturday night their friends gave them a party and the donations of money, vegetables and clothing will help to tide them over hard spot.
Connecticut western news., 1920-01-15
STATE FARMERS WEEK
 AT THE STATE ARMORY
Will Be Held During Week of February
 Ninth

Leonard H. Healey, secretary of the state board of agriculture, and chairman of the general committee m charge of Farmers Week at the state armory in Hartford on February g to IA, announced that plans have been completed for the biggest exhibit of agriculture and industry ever held in New England. Owners, managers and workers on farms have taken this years Farmers Week more seriously than any other agricultural exhibit and as result many prominent agri- culturalists from outside of the state will come to Connecticut during Far mers' Week to see how this state does things. #r.- -~
 It will be the biggest kind of a life to agriculture, and farmers are plan ming to attend in large numbers. If possible, arrangements will be made for excursion rates on the railroads. Organizations which have taken the matter up, with the firm resolve to make the week the success it deserves to be, are the Connecticut Manufac- IuESES ASSOCldIlOIl, LuS SOIlHSCtlCuI Chamber of Commerce, State Grange Vegetable Frowers, Pomological so- ciety, Dairymen's Association, Sheep Breeders, Poultrymen,> Bee-Keepers, Swine Breeders, state board of edu- cation, ctate highway department, state dairy and food commissioner, state commissioner on domestic ami mals, Connecticut Agricultural Col lege, and others.
 >The men who will have charge of this stupendous agricultural and in dustrial exhibit are all well-known, and their names mean something. They are Leonard H, Healey, c. R. Treat, Wilson H. Lee, Dr. E. H. Jen- kins, G. B. Chandler, C. L. Beacns J. M. Whittlesey, Thomas Holt, r. E. Blakeman, D. J. Minor, H. c. C.. Miles, R. E. Dodge, II. L. Garrigcs, George V. Smith, w. c. Pelton, A. w. Yates, Paul P. Ives, F. H. Whipple, and A. N. Farnham.
 Don't forget the date, and don't forget to attend. Connecticut's ag- riculture is at the top, and SO are the industries. Keep things humming all along the line, and go to Hartford. Write to MT. Healey, state capitol, for information and tickets.
Connecticut western news., 1920-01-15
BAILEY PARDoNED
Thought That Prohibition Would
 Cure His Stealing

The county commissioners on last week Tuesday decided to pardon Robert Bailey, distinguished in south ern Berkshire for his long court rec
 ord, now serving a, sentence of seven months imposed July. 28 for chicken stealing in New Marlboro. Attorney H. c. Joyner, who appeared for the in the last case against Bailey, brought the matter before the commissioners Tuesday, stating that prohibition would rem edy the drink habit which has been the basis of all Bailey's troubles. His time is nearly up on this last case and the board granted the pardon.
Connecticut western news., 1920-01-15
GIRLS ATHLETICS
Canaan Girls Athletic Association
 Is Now Formed

At a meeting held at the home of Miss Ruth Hatmaker on Wednesday evening, January 7th, a Canaan Girls Athletic Association" was formed. The immediate purpose of this organization to be basket ball. The officers of the. association were elected as follows:
 Manager, Ruth Hatmaker, assisted by an executive committee of two, namely, Helen -Eggleston and Regina Adams; Secretary and Treasurer, Marion Higgins.
 To carry out the purpose of the organization it was decided to begin practice at once. So the first prac- tice will be Saturday night at town hall, promptly at 8. Girls having gymnasium suits please wear them.
Connecticut western news., 1920-01-15
DOUBLE WEDDING
Daughters of Former Canaan Resi-
 dent to be Married

At an elaborate party held Monday night at the home of Louis Filippini on Apple street, Torrington, an- nouncement was made by Albert Civelli that the double wedding of his two daughters, Rina and Virginia Civelli would take place January IT in St, Peters church. Miss Rina is to wed Christopher, Franz, who is a foreman for Mascetti 6 Holley; and Virginia is to wed Andrew Oneglia, mechanic employed by Mascetti & Holley.
 The wedding on January IT and a reception to be held January 2S at the home of Joseph Mascetti, 9S Oak avenue, will De two of the most i'm portant social events held by men- bers of the Italian. colony this season.
 There was g large attendance at the party held Monday night and the event proved most enjoyable. The Civelli's were residents of Canaan a few years ago, and moved to Torring- ton.
Connecticut western news., 1920-01-15
WAS EMPLOYED BY NEWS
Death of George s. Williams, Former
 ly Connected With the News

George s. Williams died during the past week at his home in Poughkeep- sic. Early in his life he was employed in Great Harrington and later at Ca- naan, where he was in charge of the mechanical department of the News. Later he was editor of the Paterson (N. J.) Weekly Journal. The burial was in Sharon on Sunday.
 MT. Williams worked under the late s. c. Beckley who published the News along in 1878 when the plant was located over Parsons store. He. was not the editor as stated in some papers.
Connecticut western news., 1920-01-15
SALE OF B. R. COMPANY
 IS APPROVED BY COURT
Unsecured Creditors Will Re-
 ceive 5 Pe- Cent 1 of Claims

The offer of Eugene E. Anderson, as syndicate manager, to purchase all of the assets of the Barnun-Richard- son Go. of Lime Rock upon payment of expenses of administration, oDll- gations of the receiver, etc., and pay ment to first mortgage bondholders of 40 per cent of the face amount of their bonds, to second mortgage bondholders of 20 per cent of the face amount of their bonds and to unsecured crca.isors of 5 per cent of the amount ci their claims, has been accepted by the United States dis trict court, and decree to that effect was made. The court, however, im- posed as a condition, which was made part of the decree, that any bond holder or any creditor having duly filed proof of claim with the Guar anty Trust company of New York, as depositary under the syndicate purchase agreement, and thereupon, subject to the final allowance of such claim, be entitled to receive all the benefits and considerations there of, and the bidder was directed to- promptly notify by mail all such bondholders and creditors of their respective rights. under the decree.
 All of the first mortgage bonds ex- cept 10 have been deposited with the Guaranty Trust company of New York under the syndicate purchase agreement, and all of the second mortgage bends have been deposited. Unsecured claims aggregating ap- proximately $85,O00 have also been so deposited. Such bondholders and creditors who have not yet deposited are invited to do so, within the period fixed by the decree, that is to say on or before Jan. 20, 1920. By the provisions of the syndicate purchase agreement, the first mortgage bond holders who deposit will receive 80 per cent of the face amount of their bonds in the preferred stock of the new corporation which is to acquire the property, and unsecured creditors who deposit. their claims are to re- ceive not less than 50 per cent Of the face amount of their claims in such preferred stock, with the possibility of a small additional percentage.
Connecticut western news., 1920-01-15
CENSUS SHOWS INCREASE
North Canaan Shows a Decrease
 of Three

The census of children of the school age-4 to 16 years old-in the state, which is now complete except for six towns, shows total of 332,- 546 children of this age in the state. In the case of those six Aowns which were not enumerated, but only esti- mated, the 1918 figures we're used as a safe estimate. The gain over the total population of children last year is 6,573. A population of 1,5OO,O0o in the state is indicated, a gain of about 40 per cent in 10 years.
 The figures for the towns of Litch- field county are as follows: '
Connecticut western news., 1920-01-15
NEAR EAST FUND .
 COMMITTEE IS NAMED
North , Canaan 4 k d to Secure $500 for
 Armenians

As announced last week, Canaan is to secure $90O.00 for the support Of 15 Armenian orphans during the coming year. To carry out plans the following committed has been named Miss s. c. Ferguson, Miss Elizabeth Peirce, Mrs. s. G. Camo, Mrs. Ii. H. Scutt, Miss c. H. Roraback, Mrs. AL fred Barratt, Mrs. w. I. Reel, Mrs. Robert Black, Miss Mabel Dunn, Mrs. c. F. Roberts, Miss M. E. Peirce, Mrs. W. S. Smart, Miss Marguerite Gaylord, and Miss Blanche Frink.
 This committee met Monday even ing at the home of the chairman, Mrs. J. l.. Parsons, plans tor the campaign were discussed, first clothing drive will be conducted along the lines as stated in our local columns, on Mon day, January 19. et
 The drive for contributions in cash and pledges will take place at date to be announced later, but every clti- zen will have the opportunity to con- tributeyl las so many have already ex- pressed their desire to so do. Small savings boxes have been given to the pupils in the public schools, these to be returned February 3. It is ear nestly hoped that each parent will do all they can to encourage the children in systematic saving and self denial, so that many dollars will thus be se- cured from this source.
 Sunday, February 8 union rally service will be held at some place to be announced later. .E
Connecticut western news., 1920-01-15
Pilgrim Church Notes

Friday, The Mission Circle win meet with Mrs. H. E. Lyles at 3.0e o'clock.
 Saturday, An opportunity is off, cred the young people of the churck to come together regularly for prac- tice in singing under the leadershIp of Miss Theodora Scott. The first meeting will be held this week m& 7:30 P. M. at the Church. Dorh Miss It.
 Sunday, Morning Preaching Ser vice at 10:30 with sermon by tho Rev. William F. Stearns of Norfolk
 Sunday School at close of morning service.
 The topic in the Brotherhood Class will be, Deportation as a Remedy fer Revolutionary Tendencies. Leade<. Mir. W. J. Hatmaker.
 Christian Endeavor Meeting at 6:45 P. M. Topic, My Favorite Psalm and Why. Leader, Miss EditA Fuller.
 Monday, Jan. 19, The Young Woman's Guild will meet with Mrs William s. Blass.
 Thursday, Jan. 22, The officers zud teachers will hold their reguIa< business meeting. A supper will be served in the church dining rooms at 6 o'clock. This is tho annual meeting and election og officers. All members are urged t@ be present.