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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1920-04-21


of the Did church organ
Peace on Earth! Good VIII to
3Ienr'
q 1t was Christmas Day! When had
4 fallen asleep? / did not know, but
realized perfectly that | had been
Ahut up in the secret chamber more
han three days. 1t had been on the
Monday before Christmas that / had
Set out to locate Donna Camilla with
Such unfortunate success.
/ felt very weak and faint. | had
to remind myself that if the four tiny
fountains in the corners kept right
on playing-and if | didn't get too
tired of the diet they Afforded
would probably survive the full for
ty days-"and only 81 days remain"
| murmured to myself. !
peace on Earth! Good Will to
Menu
If ! could hear the organ, I ougho
to be able to make the organist hea1
me, l reasoned, that is, after the joy
Gus Christmas music had ebbed away.
Then | realized that the width of tina
chapel separated my prison fro. the
church itself. To be sure, the room
l was in opened off from the chapelj
but it was, in reality, built into tho
ancient dwelling house. 1t was not
a part of the church structure at all
1t would never do for me to rage,
nor scream, nor beat the walls, nor
waste any of my strength futilely.
Donna Camilla had left her hiding
place to share the Christmas festivi-
ties, suppose. She would take care
not to show herself to DR.. Certeis!
Only the servants would see her.
They obeyed her like slaves. AS soon
as she came back, l would be releasI
ed If she did not return, l would
need all my energy to last out the
fatal 81 days after Christmasl
"Hallelujah. Hallelujah" pealed
the distant organ.
mice peaceful Christmas you've
managed to fix up for your devoted
family, Jane Lorimerw Thus
scolded myself. "At last you've
found a place where you can't make
anything happen! You might as well
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1920-04-21

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och Smith, which what of his bitter opponents wished
Connecticut western news., 1920-04-15
Norfolk Legion Dance

Indications favor a large attend ance at the dance to be given for the benefit of Norfolk post, No. S1, American Legion, in Village hall, Norfolk, Friday evening. Delegations are expected from Winsted, Torrirg- ton and Canaan. A six-piece orches- tra will furnish the music. During the week the town will be canvassed by a legion member for the sale of tickets. This is the first opportun- ity residents have had for helping its ex-service men and 1t is hoped that efforts to make this dance a big sue cess will be met with hearty res pOnse.
Connecticut western news., 1920-04-15
FIREMEN'S MINISTRIES
 NEXT WEEK AT HALL
Promises To Be Best Laugh Producer of
 the Season

The Canaan Fire Company are to entertain Canaan and it's sur roundings with their fourth annual Minstrel Show next Wednesday and Thursday evenings April 21st and 22nd. The boys have been working their heads off to make this show the best ever and deserve packed houses both nights.
 The program is chock full of fea- lures. All the old coons and some new ones have been gathered togeth- CT to make this the biggest and best minstrel that the people of Canaan have ever had the chance to witness. There will be big feature first part with a chorus of 25 huskies and 70 soloists who will sing all the latest songs.
 The end men will be right there, the same old boys with the same pep and a line of jokes that will make you forget the sugar shortage and the high price of potatoes.
 In the second part an unusual assembly of talent will be offered. Walters Jazz Orchestra in some original Jazz, Steve Hendry, Joe Callahan and Harry Waller in monologues and musical stunts, the celebrated Ajax Comedy Quartette, and Prof. Scutt's Academy of Nuts.
 Kegler & Keenan's 'five-plece or chestra will be an added feature this year, and they will also play for the dance which will be given after Thursday nights performances.
 The prices this year will be soc for general admission and 75c for reserved seats.
 Reserved seat tickets will go on sale at Dempsey's Drug Store Satur- day morning of this week at 9:30.
Connecticut western news., 1920-04-15
REV. R. w. BARSTOW .-. RESIGNS PASTORATE
Son. of Norfolk Pastor Will
 Go to New Hamp- IA shire

Rev. Robbins w. Barstow, pastor of the Congregational Church at Woodstock, Vt, and formerly assis- tant of the South Congregational Church of Hartford, has rendered his resignation to become effective August 1. He has accepted the pas torate of the South Congregational Church at Concord, N. H., one of the largest and most influential churches in New Hampshire. He will succeed Rev. Archibald Black who has gone to the Old South Church in Boston. MT. Barstow is the son of Rev. John Barstow and Mrs. Barstow of Norfolk, and was ordained. at the South Congregational Church, June 10, 1916, by his father. He was graduated from Dartmouth College in 1912 and spent two years in mission work, then attended the Hartford Theological Seminary from which he was graduated one week before his ordination.
 While still a student at the sem mary he assisted Rev. Irving T. Berg then pastor of the South Congrega- tional Church, and after his ordina- tion he became associate pastor of that church. He married Miss Doro- thy Rogers, daughter of former Mayor N. Burton Rogers and Mrs. Rogers of Danbury.
 MT. Barstow has been pastor of the Congregational Church in Wood stock since October 1, 1917, and when he offered his resignation in June, 1918, to become chaplain of the Eighty-frst Field Artillery, the church refused to accept the resigna- tion but instead granted leave of absence for one year. He was in the service from July, 1918, to April, 1919. Among his activities in Wood stock he has been moderator and National Council delegate of the Windsor Association of Congrega- tional Churches; member of the state conference committee on re- cruiting for the ministry; chairman of the Inter-Church County Mission ary Education Committee; chaplain of Ora E. Paul Post, American Ie- zion; scoutmaster of the Woodstock Boy Scouts; captain of the Country Club golf team and holder of the Dr. Dana golf cup for last season; member of the Woodstock Lecture Course committee, and other kindred organizations. During his pastorate of the Woodstock Church he has re- ceived ten new members into the church by letter and ;;:1irty-three on confession of faith. He has also served the Bridgewater, Vt, Church during the absence of the regular pastor there.
Connecticut western news., 1920-04-15
TROLLEY HEARING IN
 GREAT HARRINGTON
Little Chance for Canaan to Secure Trolley
 Soon

Representative from towns along the route of the Berkshire Street railway, attended hearing in Great Harrington on Tuesday before the joint legislative committee of the Massachusetts legislative. All towns that have had connection with the trolley line were represented, the mapority present being from Great Harrington.
 Senator John Gibbs of Waltham, chairman of the joint committee, as we'll as chairman of the senate com mittee, called the meeting to order, stating that the object of the hear ing was to get the views of the people and SO the committee could make close study of the trolley sit uation. The members of the com mittee are Sen. Gibbs, chairman; W. H. Worrall of Attleboro, who is chairman of the house committee !; W. H. Woodhead of North Adams 1; Harry Woodill of Melrose; Walter Mullen of Worcester; Herbert W. Burr of Boston; Julius Carmen of Springfield; Raymond Trefry. clerk, Marblehead; John H, McAllister of Continued on page Al
Connecticut western news., 1920-04-15
KARMI KIMBERLY DIES
One of Most Prominent Farmers
 in This County

Karmi Kimberly, member of the state board of agriculture and one of the most prominent farmers in Litchfield County, died Saturday morning at his home in Goshen. He was stricken a week ago Tuesday with congestion of the brain. The congestion was relieved but heart trouble developed and at 6 o'clock Saturday morning he sank into a coma from which he failed to rally. Death came at about II o'clock.
 MT. Kimberly was we'll known in grange circles throughout this part of the state. He was past master of Mountain County Pomona Grange and of Goshen Grange. In 1913 he was appointed a member of the state board of agriculture from the 9th congressional district. His present term would not have expired until 1923. He was grand juror for tEe town of Goshen and had held several other offices in that town.
 MT. Kimberly was born in Goshen 45 years ago, a son of Sherman and Lorette Kimberly, and had spent all his life in that town. He conducted a farm near Whist Pond. On June 29, 1916, he was married to Miss Rosanna Dewey in Winchester. His wife, one daughter, Sylvia, two sis ters, Mrs. O. E. Wadhams of Tor rington and Mrs. F. L. Ives of Gosh en, and one brother, Kerrill F. Kim berly survive.
Connecticut western news., 1920-04-15
Pilgrim Church Notes
Wednesday-Meeting of

Wednesday-Meeting of the Woman's Union at the home of Miss May Smith at 3 p. m.
 Friday-3:3O to 500 p. m. Party at the Parsonage for those children of the Sunday School who attended rehearsals for Easter Music.
 Sunday-Regula Morning Preach ing Service with presentation of the claims of the Inter-Church World Movement 10:30 a. m.
 Sunday School at the close of the Morning Service.
 The topic for discussion in the Brotherhood Class will be Higher Pay for Teachers, Meeting a great Educational Crisis. Leader, MT. W. M. Teague.
 Christian Endeavor Meeting at 6:45 p. m. Topic, When is Courage Needed? Leader, Miss Olive Rood.
 Monday-The Young Woman's Guild will meet with Mrs. Allyn Fuller.
Connecticut western news., 1920-04-15

MT. Rutledge is proprietor of the Clifford Hotel in South Norwalk which he will conduct in connection with The Canfeld. He was also proprietor of the Indian Harbor Yacht Club at Greenwich, which is in itself a recommendation of ability. MT. Rutledge will make his home here and his brother-in-law, MT. Kennedy will assist him. Z. 5
 The following is taken from an article written by John Rodemeyer in the News and Graphic: Canaan is to be congratulated on having once more a real hotel man, who knows the hotel business from the ground up, and who, with his estimable family, will prove most desirable addition to the community.
 While MT. Rutledge is planning many improvements, he intends to go slow until familiar with the needs of his patrons. The dining room will be reopened and everything possible done to encourage the return of the high class trade which The Cantield has enjoyed in former years. With the summer season approaching, touring parties will again find it a pleasure to stop at The Garfield.
Connecticut western news., 1920-04-15
Judge Roraback Grants Divorce

Judge Alberto T. Roraback, a state referee, heard the divorce case of Lena A. Sheldon against Paul Sheldon of West Hartford, at the county courthouse in Hartford and will file his findings with the court. Mrs. Sheldon sues on the ground of cruelty and asks alimony. The ap- plication of Helen Smaller Strong of Essen for an increase from S25 to $50 a month for the support of her child, from David K. Strong of He bron, was also heard by Judge Rora- back. The parties formerly lived in Hartford and on June 20, 1915, Mrs. Strong obtained a divorce, alimony of $40 for herself and $25 month for the child.
Connecticut western news., 1920-04-15
YOUNGEST VETERAN OF
 THE CIVIL WAR DEAD
Was Born in Norfolk and Enlisted When 12
 Years Old

Erwin Clemons, who enlisted in the Civil War when he was 12 years of age and who had the distinction of being Litchfield County's, if not the States, youngest surviving vet eran of the war, was found dead in bed at his home, 38 Riverside avenue, Torrington, Saturday morning. MT. Clemons apparently was in good health when he retired and death came most unexpectedly. He was a victim of heart disease.
 MT. Clemens was born in Norfolk in 1849, son of Theodore and Mary Abbott Clemens. He was 12 years of age when the Civil War broke out and when the older boys started en- listing and leaving for the front he was eager to join them. He sought to enlist in company which was be- ing formed in Litchfeld but was re- jected as being under age. Then he went to New Haven and made a second attempt to enlist but was again rejected. This was not suffi- cient to dampen his patriotic ardor and a month or so later when he heard that the 11th Connecticut Regiment was being organized in New London he decided to try again. This time he was accepted. He was assigned to Company E of the 11th and served through some of the most important conflicts of the war, in cluding the bloody engagement at Cold Harbor. He made an enviable record as a soldier and, despite his youth, was a corporal when the war ended.
 Upon his discharge from service, he went to Torrington and had re- sided there ever since. For 50 years he was employed at the Union Hard ware plant, retiring about two years ago. He was foreman in the tool department.
 He was manfred in 1880 to Miss Annie Beach of Winchester, who survives. He also leaves two daugh- ters, Mrs. W. W. Pierson of Hart ford, and Mrs. Edward Lafever of Waterbury.
 The funeral was held from the house at 2 o'clock Monday afternoon Rev. E. H. Burt of the West Tor rington Congregational Church off, ciating. Interment was in Hillside Cemetery.
Connecticut western news., 1920-04-15
TRUNK LINE HIGHWAY
 IN HOUSATONIC VALLEY
From Canaan to New Milford, Is Plan of Wide-Awake
 Business Men

There is being formed in the Housatonic Valley, an association known as the Housatonic Valley Highway Association. Its purpose is to promote good roads, particularly along the Housatonic River between the towns of New Milford and Ca- naan, and the tributary roads there to. No dues, only good will and interest wanted.
 The movement has started in Kent with this excellent organization :: W. E. Templeton, chairman! F. P. Johnson, Secretary; Dr. H. s. Tur- Till, H. B. Britton, R. W. Bull.
 The people up the valley interest ed in the movement are hoping for a Warrenite Road through the Hou- satonic Valley sometime, and that in the near futures The plan is to enlist the interest of the public spirited men in Canaan, Falls Vil- lage, Cornwall, Kent and New Mil ford. Already there are small pieces of state road built along the line, but what the movers seek is trunk line along the river from New Mil ford to Canaan making a continuous state road from New York, New Haven, and Bridgeport through to the Berkshires, along one of the prettiest routes in the State of Connecticut.
 But few people realize the added pleasure that a trunk line would mean along the Housatonic River and it is these few who should give the project a boost whenever pos sible. Aside from the pleasure de- rived the convenience of such a high way to the people in the towns affected, by affording a more direct route to the Berkshires, would be of untold value.
Connecticut western news., 1920-04-15
Democratic Caucus

At Democratic Caucus held on Monday, April 18th the following officers and delegates were elected: :: Chairman, E. c. Finney, Secretary, David Roger. Delegates to State Convention, to be held in Music Hall, New Haven, May 9th and 9th, 1920. R. D. Peirce, delegate, Geo. s. Mather, alternate, Edward s. Roberts delegate, Clayton Benjamin, alter nate.
Connecticut western news., 1920-04-15
NEW PROPRIETOR FOR
 THE CANFIELD INN
James B. Rutledge Has Had Wide Experience in
 Business

The Garfield Inn has again been leased by E. A. Brewer, the owner, to a real hotel man. The new pro- prietor is James B. Rutledge of South Norwalk, who has had long experience in the hotel business, and comes to this town highly recom- mended. He has taken a two year lease on the property with the option of buying it.
Connecticut western news., 1920-04-15
TESTING ASSOCIATION
 RECORDS FOR MARCH
Gus Carlson's Cow Has Record of 17O4 Pounds of
 Milk

The records of cows in the test ing association for March show among them one record of 1704 pounds of milk. This record, made by Gus Carlson of Canaan Valley, surpasses all previous ones for monthly production of milk. The honors for fat production were talk en away by Winer, a COW owned by Thomas Graham of Falls Village, 57 pounds.
 Many profitable cows which were listed in the records of the associa- tion for previous months are missing for aMrch. This shows that owners of herds are profting from the work of the association, and that an effec- tual culling process is under way.
 There are a number of herds which have no representatives in the 40 pound class, but which deserve credit for economy, of production. The best individual herd was that of Gus Carlson, followed closely by Thomas Graham and H. Goodwin. Owner, Breed of Cow lbs. pct. lbs.
Connecticut western news., 1920-04-15
Vogel is Reelected School Supt.

At the meeting of the town school committee Monday night in Torring- ton George J. Vogel was reelected superintendent of schools. John W. Halliwell announced that he was not candidate for re election as assistant superintendent of schools and principal of the high school, and requested that his name be not presented.
Connecticut western news., 1920-04-15
COMMUNITY CONCERT
 IS PLEASANT AFFAIR
Other Association Notes and Statement of Financial
 Condition

| Inc EaSter concert gwen IAS@ Wednesday night under the aus pices of the Community Association was a very enjoyable affair and "a success in every way. 1t netted "a goodly sum to help in the work ex the Association and it brought tA the people of Canaan the knowledgh that there is an amazing amount cS real musical talent in the town.
 It was pleasant to feel that it WIS the young people of Canaan who, am vocalists and pianists, were able so e contribute to our pleasure.
 Every number on the programme was we'll done-vocal solos, piaxxh solos, the ever attractive vocal duets and piano duets, and the chorus num- bers which were surprisingly wan rendered considering the very shoA time the members of the little choruA had been singing together.
 All in all it was a most creditabla l performance. And the committed in charge thanks all who took part for the pleasure they gave, all wfis helped in any way to make ths affair a success, and also the Cornr- munity Association which made this great treat possible.
 Those who took part in the eomr- cert are as follows: Miss May Keglsx Miss Gladys DeHart, Miss Gertruds Higgins, Miss Olga Johnson, Mim Theodore Scott, Mrs. N. W. HardeA- bergh, Mrs. Leonard Caldwell, JK. Miss Elizabeth Peirce, Mrs. George Hardenbergh, Miss Ellen Linden, Miss Minnie Peirce, Lester Plaea. John Armstrong, Leonard Caldwell. Jr., w. c. Ingalls,, IT,, Robert Peirea-
 Others who helped to make tkn concert a success were: Miss Fanny Jackson, Miss Ruth Hatmaker, Mrm- Joseph Franks, Mrs. Allyn Fuller, the Camp Fire Girls, Harry A. Holk Joseph Franks, John Steinhilber. On Saturday evening, April a, "a representative of the State Board d& Health will speak to the people 0a Canaan on the topic of "PuhIic Health" The lectures will be dA< livered in the Town Hall at 8 o'cloSk and will be illustrated by moyfk9 picture films. Admission will " free.
 The officers of the Association arcs
 President-W. s. Smart.
 Vice Pres.-L. E. Hester.
 Recording Sec'y.-Miss Ellen C. Lindell.
 Treasurer-Robert Fuller.
 The Board of Directors is cox posed of the following, Rober Fuller, finance; Mrs. N. W. Harden bergh, entertainment; R. Peirce, playground; Rev. A. Ns Skinner, boys work; Mrs. k. Ws Nestell, girls work; Dr. J. K. Hasscfa village improvement; Miss Ellen e Lindell, publicity; N. W. Harden- bergh, Miss Ella Considine.
 Statement January 10, 1920
The Medina sentinel. [volume] (Medina, Ohio) 1888-1961, 1920-04-16
TRAINS AND AUTOS
KILL MANY IN THIS
SECTION OF STATE

|. B. West, 62 years old, prominent
merchant of Applecreek, died last
Thursday as the result of a fractured
skull, sustained when an auto in
which. he was riding was struck by a
passenger train on the Wheeling and
Lake Erie just south of Orrville. Chas
Studer the other occupant of the car
was uninjured. The auto was COM
pletely demolished.
Moses Miller and Ezra Mullet, the
former of near Dalton and the latter
living at Winesburg, were instantly
killed just east of Burton City Mon
day of last week when a Pennsylvania
train struck a Ford in which they
were riding.
Freight conductor Hessler was in
stantly killed and Flagman Mathews
was badly injured Thursday morn
ing of last week at Nova when light
engine on the B. & 0. ran into the
rear end of a freight train, during a
heavy snowstorm. The caboose and
several cars were demolished.
, The dead man was buried from the
Auble undertaking rooms at Lodi and
the injured man was rushed to the
Lodi hospital where he j is recovering.
Cecil Wolgamot, 10, of Millersburg,
was killed by Penna. lines train
The Medina sentinel. [volume] (Medina, Ohio) 1888-1961, 1920-04-16
cow TESTING REPORT

For the month ending March 18th
the Medina Cow Testing association S
report is one OF exceptional merit. Of
the twenty tive members thirteen had
thirty cows IN the merit list. These
are cows OF full age producing over
1900 pounds OF mix or 40 pounds of
tat in thirty days and the cows under
three years OF age which produce over
1000 pounds of milk or IS pounds of
butter fat in the same period.
Of the thirty cows in the merit list
IL were above so lbs. of fat, eight of
these being Holsteins and four -Jer-
seys. Three of the Jerseys were own
ed by c. E. Harris & Son of Granger.
Fifteen cows produced over 1900 lbs.
of milk and four were above 1900 lbs.
There were there cows under three
years Of age in the merit list two Hol-
stems and a Jersey.
The highest fat producing cow is
owned by C. E. Harris & Son. She
produced during the month 74.5 lbs.
Of fat. The second is also in the
same herd and produced 67.2 lbs.
These cows are both Jerseys. The
third cow in fat production is owned
by E. N. Whitman & Son, of Chatham
Holstein producing 65.1 while the
fourth is a Holstein from the herd of
Don Bowes Of Sharon producing 64.2.
The highest milk producing COW is
an unusual Holstein owned by Whit
man & Son which produced 2O33 lbs.
of milk. This cow has led the associ-
alton in milk production since fresh
ening in November. In four months
she has produced S002 lbs of milk and
244.1 lbs. of fat. This amount is as
much as the average Holstein COW
produced in years time under ordi-
nary circumstances. The average
for the 120 days in milk has been 66.6
pounds.
w. R. Clark is the owner of the Sec
ond highest milk producing cow with
1767 lbs for the month. Both Of
these cows are Holsteins. Following
is list of the owners having merit
cows during the month.
G. L. & E. Il. Ganyard, Granger, s.;
C. E. Harris & Son, Granger, A; Don
Bowes, Sharon, 4; E. W. Nettleton,
Medina and Whitman & Son, Chath-
am, each; w. R. Clark, H. w. Clark
Medina, L. c. Boise, Sharon and o. F.
Mantz & Sons, 2 each; A. B. Ruckle
and c. T. Copley, one each.
The Medina sentinel. [volume] (Medina, Ohio) 1888-1961, 1920-04-16
MORE FINE BRED JERSEYS
COME TO MEDINA COUNTY

T. A. Howard, of Chatham town
ship has just added to his stable two
highly bred Hood Farm Sophi's Tor
mentors. One is a young herd sire
by Sophie's Emblem a grandson of
Sophie, the 10, of Hood Farm, out of a
dam with a yearly official record OF
478 pounds of butter as yearling.
The other is a typy matron, Torono's
Miss Gold, by Champion Torono's
Son Z, grandson of Hood Farm Tor
ono on the top line and Hood Farm
Pogis on the lower line.
Tom Brown also of Chatham town
ship, is adding to his herd some Of the
plums. His latest purchase was the
3 year old COW, King Of Kings Irene,
a heavy producing granddaughter of
Lads Lady Rotrress Irene, a former
worlds champion two year old butter
COW. She is also closely related to
the latest all-aged champion butter
cow, Plain Mary
Medina county breeders are all out
for the best blood attainable and when
the Medina Jersey Cattle Club gets
in full swing and official testing going
strong, we may look for some good re-
cords