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Connecticut western news., 1920-10-14
MISS JESSIE DONALDS
 TRIES TO END LIFE
Took Bichloride of Mercury at Her Home on
 Sunday

Miss Jessie Donalds of Canaan Valley attempted to end her life last Sunday morning by taking dose of bichloride of mercury, deadly poi son, in a fit of despondency caused by nervous breakdown. She was discovered in her room by her fath- CT, E. J. Donalds, a retired farmer, who immediately summoned Dr. J. c.. Adam who did everything known to medical skill to save her life, later having her removed to the County Hospital. At this writ ing little hope is held for her re- covery.
 Miss Donalds is we'll known to nearly every one in this town, hav- ing taken a prominent part in the work of school, church and Grange. Her sunny, lovable disposition made for her host of friends who are at loss to understand why she should attempt to end her life. She has taught school, taken an active part in church work and was lecturer of the Grange. During the past sum- mer she has conducted market gar den which has been very successful from a financial standpoint.
 For the past three years Miss DonaEds had suffered considerably from a nervous trouble during the summer and this year the lack of help on the farm caused her consid- erable worry. On Saturday she took a load of vegetables to Norfolk as usual and seemed to be in good spirit and health. Her habit on Sundays was to stay in bed until a late hour and when her father went upstairs to call her she told him that she had taken bichloride of mercury after he had noted her unusual condition. When asked why she had taken the poison, she replied that she did not want to live any longer. She would not tell where she obtained it.
 Miss Donalds is about 26 years of age and has lived in this town all her life. Her mother died about three years ago, since which tipe she and her sister, Mrs. David 0nrl- son conducted household affairs ap age and has lived in this town all riage a few months ago. Her fath- CT is a highly respected farmer who retired from active farm work few years ago and rents the farm, which he conducted for number of years.
Connecticut western news., 1920-10-14
ANNUAL MEETING OF RED CROSS BRANCH Pledge $500 to Visiting Nurse Associa-
 ton

The annual meeting of the North Canaan Branch of the American Red Cross, was held at the town hall on Tuesday, October 9th at four o'clock. The financial condition of the Society was reported as satisfactory; but the attendance at the regular meet ings decreased in such a marked degree after the demand for war garments ceased, that it seemed best to vacate the Red Cross Rooms, and finish refugee work at the homes of members. |
 During the year there have been cases shipped containing 200 Chemises, Il Boys Sweaters, and 6 pair Children's Stockings. There are still few sweaters to be sent. The remaining wool was donated to the Home for Crippled Children at Newington, Conn.
 At meeting of Executive Board held Sept 10 vote was taken auth orizing the Treasurer to give a pledge of $500 to tie Visiting Nurse Association; and also to give the nurse the privilege of selecting from Red Cross materials on hand any thing that could be used in her work. All that remained, to be sent to the Litchfield County Hospital at Win sted.
 The following officers were elected
 Chairman-Mrs. N. L. Jackson.
 'Vice-Chairman-Mrs. G. s. Fuller.
 Secretary-Mrs. H. D. Humphrey.
 Treasurer-Mrs. J. H. Roraback.
 Advisory Committee-Miss Cath erine Roraback.
Connecticut western news., 1920-10-14
THE WELLER TRIO
For Benefit Canaan Fire Company
 Next Tuesday Evening

Next Tuesday night "The Weller Trio" appear at the Town Hall, Ca naan as the second entertainment of the Lyceum Coures given for the benefit of the Canaan Fire Company. The committee have decided to change their former notice and would now have all holders of the season tickets know that they are transferable. There are several good reserved seats left for the remainder of this course costing $2.50 for the remaining four entertainments. These tickets can be procured from members of the Go. which can be exchanged for reserved seats at Judge Roraback's Law Office.
 Buy your ticket early and secure good reserved seat for the two musicals and two lectures. They are we'll worth the price and you will not only enjoy four fine entertainments but you will also help out the Fire Go.
Connecticut western news., 1920-10-14
STATE SUNDAY SCHOOL
Annual Convention Will Be Held In
 New Haven

Preparations are being made by the Connecticut Sunday School Association for the Annual State Convention, which is to be held in Center Church, New Haven, on No vember 3, 4, and 5.
 Dr. Cornelius Woelfkin, pastor of the Fifth Avenue Baptist Church in New York city will conduct a bible period at six different sessions of the Convention, and will also make an address on the closing day. Ad- dresses will also be made by Bishop Edwin H. Hughes, Harold F. Hum bert, Mrs. Maud Junkin Baldwin, Prof. Luther A. Weigle, Dr. E. Nor ris Ferguson, Dr. Avery A. Shaw, pr. Milton s. Littlefeld, and Prof. George Platt Knox.
Connecticut western news., 1920-10-14
NOMINATE CANDIDATES
Miss May J. Kegler and w.. J. Reel
 for Representative

At the republican caucus held Monday afternoon there were 35 present, including 15 women. G. w.. Parsons was chairman and Miss Ella Considine, clerk. William J. Reel was nominated for representative The candidates for justices of the peace are: Helen P. Cobb, J. H. Rora- back, G. w. Ford and J. c. Rora- back
 The democratic caucus held Tues day afternoon nominated Miss May J. Kegler for representative. C.. W. Ford, Samuel G. Camp and N. W. Moore were nominated for Justices of the Peace.
 Norfolk Caucuses
 The democratic caucus Monday evening endorsed the nomination of Judge R. B. Stoeckel, republican nominee for judge of probate. Other nominations: For representatives Herbert E. Blanchard and William B. Dyer; for justices of the peace, War ren c. Cordially, A. S. G. Taylor, J. E. Arnold, Charles H. Caul was chair man and W, c. Corbally, clerk.
 The republican caucus held in the new town hall Monday evening nom mated for representatives, Olin Gibbs, Will G. Wilcox; for justices of the peace, Stephen A. Selden, Harry M. Cook, Henry c. Gidman; for judge of probate, Judge R. B. Stoeckel. H. W. Carter was chair man and Ellis Sylvernale, clerk.
Connecticut western news., 1920-10-14
CANAAN COWS ARE
 BETTER THAN AVERAGE
Gus Carlson Holds Record for Production of
 Milk

Following is summary of the re- suits of records made in the Canaan Cow Testing Association during the year 1919-192O. Eleven herds com pleted a full years record on 197 COWS. The remaining herds repre- senting the balance of $50 COWS were unable to show complete yearly re- suits due to sickness or bad road conditions last winter, which pre- vented testing from being done. From the number of pure bred bulls placed, and boarder cows sold dur ing the past year it $ certain that solid foundation has been laid for the real constructive work which is just beginning. .-
 It is estimated that the average production. flor New England is 5000 lbs. of milk per COW, which makes the Canaan Association proud of its. average of 6,998 lbs. This record places a stamp of progress on, every breeder whose cows contri- buted to raising so credible an aver age.
Connecticut western news., 1920-10-14
Canaan Community Association

A meeting of the Canaan Com munity Association Executive Com mittee was held Monday evening, October II. Among the things dis cussed was the necessity of provid- ing temporary Club Room until the Community House can be built. A committee was appointed to look in to the matter and report at the next meeting. It was decided to have an instructor in athletic games come here, if it is possible to make the arrangements, to meet with the Camp Fire Girls and other athletic associations to help get them started in various athletic activities.
 It was voted to continue to pay for the lighting of the Old Hose House so that the Band can practice there.
 As soon as the deed for the Play ground land is received, the work of leveling off the field and relocating the baseball diamond will be started so that by next spring the Commun- ity Park and Playground will be ready for use even though it is nec- essary to postpone the building of the Community House until the cost of building has decreased.
Connecticut western news., 1920-10-14
M. E. Church Notes
Eastern Standard Time

The Ladies Aid Society will meet this Thursday afternoon with Mrs. Thornton.
 Prayer meeting this Thursday evening at 6:30.
 The Woman's Home Missionary Socieyt will meet tomorrow (Friday) afternoon with Mrs. Preston at q o'clock.
 Regular services next Sabbath.
 Morning worship at 9:30.
 Sabbath School at 10:45 a. m.
 Epworth League service in the evening at 5:30. Topic Spiritual Values of Bible Study" Leader, Rev. F. H. Neal.
 Evening worship at 6:30.
 Junior League on Monday after noon at 2:30.
 Anyone willing to contribute vege- tables or fruit for Five Points Mis- sion, New York, are requested to leave the same at Badgley's Meat Market before Wednesday, Oct. goth.
Connecticut western news., 1920-10-14
Pilgrim Cburch Notes
Eastern Standard Time


 Thursday The Beginners Class of the Sun day School are invited to the par sonage for party immediately after school.
 Friday The Woman's Missionary Society will meet with Mrs. Charles Smith at one o'clock.
 Saturday All men of the congregation who can are asked to meet at the church Saturday afternoon for the purpose of building a much needed wood shed. Each man is requested to bring hammer and a saw. Re- treatments will be served.
 Sunday Regular morning service of wor- ship at 9:30. Sunday School at 10:45.
 Joint service of the Christian En- deavor Society and the Epworth League at the Methodist church at 5:30. Topic: Spiritual Values of Bible Study. Psalm 119: 97-1O4; Luke 24:27. Acts 8: 26-4O. Leader, MT. Neal.
Connecticut western news., 1920-10-14
COUNTY SUNDAY SCHOOL
 CONVENTION AT TWISTED
Mrs. Cora Downs Stevens On Older Girls Con-
 ference

Rev. W. F. Tyler presented to the Litchfield County Sunday-schooi convention Friday afternoon ihe state older boys conference to be held in Hartford Oct. 22, 23 and 24. and urged upon every Sunday-schooI the appointment of delegates. Mrs Cora Downs Stevens of Canaan out lined the program and plans for the state older girls conference to be held the same time as ,he boys con ference, in Norwich. Mrs. Stevens argued that no school could afford ts miss the opportunity of encouraging the attendance of their best young people to this gathering. State Sec retary Wallace I. Woodin announced the annual state Sunday-school con- vention to be held in New Haven Nov. 8, 4, 5, with Prof.. George Platt Knox, Harold F. Humbert, Rev. Cornelius Woelfkin, D. D., Bishop Edwin H. Hughes and Prof. Luther H. Weigle, as speakers.
 Following the divisional confer ences Wilson M. Hume, Y. NJ. c. A secretary at Lehore, India, gave a stirring address. He opened his re- marks by reading extracts. from . clipping entitled, "The People of Destiny" wherein America was held by an Englishman to occupy that position. MT. Hume emphasized that geographically, socially, emotionaIly and spiritually we are the people of destiny. But what destinyf He pie 4ka ouN, oH viewed by those of other countries At the close of the war it was the universal statement that Amsriea was the ideal country. Now whole sections are wondering if this is really true. There are now some who look upon us with suspicion, distruxt and even hate. Which of these atti- tudese will survive, those who COZ tended we are the people of destiny cannot evade the problems of inter- nationalism. We must look to Jesus Christ for the answer to these prob lems in such parables as the good Samaritan. Tn Europe we have dene much through the near east relief, Red Cross and in the spending of millions of dollars to alleviate suffer- ing. This is important work and must be done but it is like fly in the oint- ment. There is, still a greater need for preventative work that such conditions may be avoided forever. MT. Hume pictured, from the work with which he is so familiar, tho value of Christian leadership and education among the people of the orient. He made a strong plea for more leadership on the part of America, that she continue to hold the important position as "the people of destiny" If we have the inspi- ration of Jesus Christ back of our work, in churches and schools, we need not fear the results.
 The evening session opened with a demonstration of a model workers conference, conducted by Oscar A. Phelps of Center church, Hartford. Mir. Phelps made the demonstration intensely interesting and practical suggesting and working out in detail the business session and instruction al periods of such a conference. He taught model lesson on "The Use
 Continued on page S)
Connecticut western news., 1920-10-14
Automobile Accident

The automobile driven by Robert VanVleck of East Canaan and be- longing to the Winsted Hosiery Com pany at Norfolk came to grief Sat urday morning on the daily morning trip from East Canaan to the Nor folk mill. The bright sunshine blinded VanVleck so that he ran into horse and wagon. The wagon and automobile were badly damaged and the two in the wagon escaped injury, aside from a severe shaking up.
Connecticut western news., 1920-10-14
Fourth Annual Convention

The fourth annual convention and luncheon of the Litchfield County Young Mems Christian Associations will be held in the Center Congrega- tional Church, Torrington, Saturday afternoon, October 16, at 100 o'clock. Aside from annual reports and business session there will be in spiring address. Luncheon served at one o'clock. Plates, seventy-five cents. Tickets may be secured from local members of the county commit tee.
Connecticut western news., 1920-10-14
Woman's Home Missionary Meeting

The annual district meeting of the Woman's Home Missionary Society of the Poughkeepsie district was held at the M. E. church in this village last Wednesday. About 90 delegates attended the meeting. The speakers were: Mrs. William B. Oliver, Corresponding Secretary of the W. H. M. s. of the New York Conference, and Rev. George A. Macdonald, District Supt. of the Poughkeepsie district. Delegates were present from Poughkeepsie, Hudson, Chatham, N. r., Sharon, Lakeville, Falls Village, Great Bar rington, Housatonic, Sheffield and Ashley Falls, Mass, and gave re- ports.
Connecticut western news., 1920-10-14
Parish Gives Auto to Priest

Many Norfolk summer guests and members of the Church of the Imma- culate Conception Thursday gave to the pastor, Rev. John F. Mcdonald, coupe in appreciation of his excel lent work in the church. The high esteem in which he is held by his par ish was evidenced in the wiling con- tributions to the fund to purchase the automobile and the tributes paid him by the summer residents.
Connecticut western news., 1920-10-14
Cases Appealed

Tierney brothers of East Canaan, charging with defacing the church lawn in East Canaan, were tried before Justice George Ford Thurs day. The accused were found guilty and each was fined $20 and sen- fenced to 30 days in jail. The cases were appealed to the superior court.
Connecticut western news., 1920-10-14

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The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1920-08-05
CLAYTON FIELD WILL
BE NEXT IN ATTRACTION
Nine Wells Drilling, One on Top of
Sand in Which Production is
Expected

Liberal must look to her laurels,
else they may be stolen away by the
new field being developed at Clayton,
New Mexico.
The Clayton boosters are busy and
they have secured the services Of
Ellis Black to put on an advertising
campaign. With nine wells drilling
in the territory, one on top of the sand
in which production is expected, they
really have a very favorable condi-
tion.
Representatives of the boosters or
ganization have visited Liberal TO
"see how it is done" and they are
live bunch, so we expect to hear con-
siderable of the field in the near fu-
ture.
Liberal is not in the least jealous,
but is rather pleased that there is
to be development over the south
west, and the Clayton folks are
welcome to any hints we can give
them.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1920-08-05
BUT A LIGHT VOTE POLLED
LIBERAL AND SEWARD co.
With a Home Man on Democratic
Ticket Vote was not Heavy.
Bad Roads Kept Farmers
From Polls

The primary election was very
quiet affair. The people of the town
were too much occupied with oil talk
to pay much attention to politics,
while the extremely bad condition Of
the roads kept practically all the
farmers from the polls.
There were no county contests to
bring out the vote and but for the
fact that o. T. Wood was running for
Governor on the Democratic ticket
it is likely there would have been
much lighter vote in the city
Friends of Mr.. Wood worked hard
to get out big vote, but people
seemed more Interested in oil than
anything else and it was only the
personal friends of the man who car
ed enough about the matter to vote.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1920-08-05
AMARILLA OIL MAN
WAS HERE YESTERDAY

W. H. Rhoedes of the Transcon-
tinental Oil company of Pittsburg,
Pa, who is now making headquarters
, at Amarillo, was a Liberal visitor
Wednesday,
Mr.. Rhodes has charge of the
drilling of three wells for the Trans
continental people in the Amarillo
field, and came to have a look at
the Traders gasser
His company is operating north
west of Amarillo and he is of the
opinion that the country will even
tually develop into and oil field.
Asked as to what he thought of
the chance for oil here, he replied
that he had not been here long
enough to be able to express much
of an opinion, but said that what
indications he had seen were very
favorable
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1920-08-05
EQUITY EXPECT TO BUY
ANOTHER COAL MINE
President John L. Boles Left Today
to Investigate on Oyer.

John L. Boles, President of the
Denver Equity Coal and Merchandise
company, left today for Denver to
attend the annual meeting of the or
ganization.
This company bought a mine lest
February and has been supplying
their southern Kansas and Oklahoma
exchanges, while away Mr.. Boles will
make a trip to Rout county, Colorado,
to investigate another mine, and if a
deal is closed will have sufficient out
put to supply their northern Kansas
and Nebraska trade.
The one already owned is in the
Walesburg field, and has an output of
280 to 800 tons per day.
Mr.. Boles says the Denver COM
pany is doing a good business and
the outlook is very promising. He
will be away week or more in the
interests of the company.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1920-08-05
CLAYTON GEOLOGIST
is ENTHUSIASTIC
Hasty Survey of Liberal Field Con-
vinces Him of Productive
Territory

Geologist C. E. Deaton, who has
been working in the new Clayton,
New Mexico, field, came to Liberal
yesterday, and spent the day looking
over the country for the Estates
Leasing Agency.
Mr.. Deaton was frankly pessimistic
when he first arrived, but after going
over the territory he became very
enthusiastic, and at this time is cer-
tain that very productive field will
be developed here.
So well pleased was he with the
looks of the territory that he desired
a more thorough investigation and
made an extensive survey from the
Blevins plane.
we have arranged with Mr.. Deaton
for an article on the geology of the
field which will appear as soon as
it can beprepared.
His opinions coincide with those of
of the best known geologists who
have investigated the field and we
feel that he can give us some really
valuable information.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1920-08-05
T. M. DEAL A LIBERAL
VISITOR YESTERDAY
f6e of States Largest Lumbermen
Has His Eye on Liberal.

T. M. Deal of the T. M. Deal
Lumber company, with offices in
Wichita, and yards in many Kansas
towns, was Liberal visitor yester-
day.
Mr.. Deal said that he had heard
a great deal about the new Liberal
oil field and complimented the town
on the quality of boosting done.
He expressed himself as we'll pleas
ed with the looks of Liberal and
spoke words of confidence in the
future as to the oil development
If good oiler is brought in west
of town it is better than an even bet
that the T. M. Deal Lumber company
will be among the first firms on the
ground.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1920-08-05
INSANE MAN ATTEMPTS
TO BREAK CONFINEMENT

A young man, aged 29 years, who
is kept in confinement in the county
jail, attempted to get away last night
and frightened Mrs. Nelson, wife of
the sheriff, as well as people living
near the jail. The breaking of glass
attracted the attention of people
nearby and upon investigation, found
that the man had broken every win
dow in his room, and was violently
trying to get away. The sheriff was
summoned and with the aid of two
men, put the young man in cell.
This is not the first attempt to get
away One day last week he was
found just as he left the building.
He was brought here from Beaver
country for treatments as his case
is thought to be durable. At times
he is rational and his attacks come on
suddenly and are dangerous and vio-
lent while they last.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1920-08-05
SAILOR BOY RETURNS HOME

George Bane, son Of Mr.. and Mrs.
D. c. Bane, of this city, who has
been in the Navy the past three years
arrived home today. He was on the
U. S. Reid torpedo destroyer and
his head quarters were in New York,
part of the time and Cuba in the win
ter. George received his discharges
on July ID and since that time has
been visiting with relatives in the
East. Liberal people are very glad
to hear of his return home.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1920-08-05
OIL MEN USE THE
AIRPLANE OFTEN
H. L. Hilton of Clayton, N. M, Re-
turned Home in Plane Today

H. L. Hilton who was here from
Clayton on oil business returned
home today in the Blevins plane.
With him he took 5000 posters ad-
vertising Clayton field, the product
of the Democrat job department.
Mr.. Hilton was accompanied on his
trip by Matt Dunlap who went to
Clayton for a short business trip.
Blevins has been talking of leav-
ing Liberal, but if the oil men con-
tinue to use his plane as they have
for the past several days he will re-
main permanently
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1920-08-05
COMPANY TO MOBILIZE SAT.
VIII Leave for Fort Riley August
Is and Stay until the 31st.
Annual Encampment

Company E, K N. G., will leave for
Fort Riley, next Saturday, August
Is, and remain until the 31st. Capt
Hilyard and Lieut.. Fleak will have
charge of the men The company
will go with three men missing,
Lieut.. Evans, Sergt, Harrison and
Stephens being at Camp Perry, Ohio,
for the Rifle Meet.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1920-08-05

Broken Bit Not Yet Removed
From the Traders Well

The piece which was broken OIL
the bit in the Traders well has not
been removed up to time of going
TO press, but it is not thought it will
take great while to pick up the
piece of steel.
AS a result of the shutdown all
SORTS of rumors are afoat, but the
Democrat has no reason to doubt the
statement given out by Frank Nc
Quigg.
The company has nothing to con-
ceal, and if oil has been found, as
is claimed by some, we believe the
officials of the company would be
as glad to give it out as the public
would be to receive it.
1t is just a little piece of ill-luck
which all possible caution could not
prevent.
The fact that the information is
hard enough to break drill is most
encouraging, and those best quallhed
to know are of the opinion that when
the drill penetrates the hard forma-
tion oil will gush from the well.
The shutdown has not made any
perceptible change in the lease busi-
ness. There is not a great deal of ac-
tivity at this time, although some
acreage is changing hands.
Prices have shown no signs of
going off, and most lease owners are
still "sitting tight"