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Connecticut western news., 1920-04-29
JOHN ". VANDEUSEN
 DIES OF PNEUMONIA
Was Actively Engaged in Town Affairs for Number
 of Years

John N. VanDeusen, one of the most widely known citizens of this town, died at his home on Church street Saturday morning at the age of 83 years. He had been i'll but a short time and death resulted from pneumonia. He was born in New York state, the son of Nicolas and Albertine VanDeusen, on April 5, 1887.
 MT. VanDeusen was at one time in the coal business in Great Bar rington and after removing to this town conducted a hotel with his brother-in-law, MT. Waldorf. Later he entered the coal business which he conducted for a number of years, selling out to George Bullock about nine years ago. Since that time he had retired from business, but still continued to take an active part in town affairs.
 As selectman for a number of years and in his connection with state road construction, Mir. Van Deusen had built more roads in this town than any other person. He was also assessor of the town for a num- Der of terms. In politics he was a republican, always having the best interests of the party at heart as we'll as striving to fill the offices that he held for the towns best interests.
 Besides his wife he is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Theodore T. Adam, a grandson John V. Adam of Winsted and one sister, the last sur v;ving member of his family, Mrs. E. W. Warner.
 The funeral was held at his late home on Tuesday afternoon, Rev. F. H. Neal officiating. MT. Neal paid a fitting tribute to the memory of the deceased and a quartette con Isisting of Ivanhoe Scott, MT. and Mrs. Leonard Caldwell and Mrs. Howard Lathrop, sang with much feeling "Nearer My God to Thee" and "Abide with Me"
 Interment took place in the fam fly plot in Lower Cemetery. The pallbearers were Leonard Caldwell, Freeman Dempsey, Samuel Briggs and William Decker. G.. c. Scoville of Norfolk had charge of the funeral arrangements.
Connecticut western news., 1920-04-29
FIREMEN'S MINISTRIES
 A GREAT SUCCESS
Company Nets Nice Sum From
 Two Nights Per formance

The minstrel shows staged by the Canaan Fire Company on Wednes- day and Thursday nights of last week, were a great success from every point of view. On both nights the hall was filled to capacity and with but few exceptions, the local hits in song and joke, as we'll as the other acts were greatly enjoyed.
 The black and white costumes and the makeup of those who participa- ted were very attractive. The stage also was tastily decorated with purple and gold, while two Ameri- can flags were spread in back of the interlocutor. Kegler and Kee- nan's orchestra added much to the enjoyment of the evening.
 The king pin of the performers was Harry Waller, who conducted himself through various parts to which he was assigned like a veteran of actor. As an end man, in fancy dancing and his jazz orchestra, all were we'll received. William Blass' songs, "The Hand that Rocks the Cradle Rules My Heart" and "Moth- CT of Mine" were very we'll rendered Prof" Scutt's Academy of Nuts also brought out many hits produc- tive of laughter.
 It seems almost unfair to single out one better than the other, as everyone who participated took their part in a commendable manner and displayed equal interest in it's suc- cess. Following is a list of those who participated:
 Interlocutor, Ivanhoe Scott.
 End Men-Waller, Caldwell, Flynn, Callahan.
 Circle-Lathrop, Fraleigh, Proper, Killawee, Place, Mather, Scutt, Blass, Hendry, Franks, Main, Roberts, Hubby, Brewer, Buckbee, Dyer, Murphy, O'Hara.
Connecticut western news., 1920-04-29
SUGAR ADVANCES
No Sugar to be Had Here at "- Any Price

The American Sugar Refining company. announced it had advanced the price for bulk granulated sugar from 17M cents 8 pound to 18h cents a pound wholesale. Prices for sugar now vary from 17h to 23h cents pound among the leading re- liners, based on various quotations for raw sugar and inability to get sizable amounts in ny quarter.
 Since last December the price of Cuban raw sugar has advanced from 10 cents cost and freight to 18h cents, although the rise has been checked from time to time by forecasts of the arrival of some 100000 tons of sugar from the Far East, attracted to this market by the high quotations here. This importa- tion has not yet reached here.
 Practically no sugar was to be had locally at any price, late last week and housewives and others are con- siderably worried over the situation. There is some talk by business men, not in the grocery business, to get a carload here that will be sold on a small margin of profit.
Connecticut western news., 1920-04-29
MOTOR VEHICLE OFFICER
 MAKES 2 ARRESTS HERE
State Dep art m ent Will Round Up All
 Violators

The state motor vehicle depart ment has notified all inspectors and other officers to keep a close watch for autoists violating the law relat- ing to headlights, tail lights, number plates and other violations which are menace to public safety. In this connection two arrests were made here last week at the instigation of Inspector Fuller.
 Martin B. Dodd of Norfolk was arrested for carrying passengers in a car using dealers markers. He plead guilty and was fined $1 and costs amounting to $12.91. The second arrest was. that of Samuel Peppino charged with operating an automobile with improper head lights and without an operators li- cense, was fined $10 and costs of $11.67 by Justice Ford Saturday.
 The department is making a spec ial effort to enforce the headlight law, passed by the last legislature. Due to the fact that an approved list of lenses was not made until Decem- Der 18th, the department has de- ferred action until this spring. A pamphlet prepared by the depart ment is free for the asking and con- tains much useful information.
 About 75 automobilists whose cars were not equipped with proper lenses or whose license plates were covered with dirt were stopped in Torring- ton says the Torrington Register, Saturday afternoon by officers of the state motor vehicles department. No arrests were made but the num- bers of the cars were listed and the owners were advised to comply with the law in the future.
 The officers were Allyn Fuller and Fred Preston. They were assisted by Patrolman Octave Greningway Of the local police force. They be- gan work at 2 o'clock and kept at it until 3:45.
 Each automobilist who was stop ped was asked to show his registra- ton papers and operators license. Only two were unable to produce the papers. Both of these were New York drivers who claimed that they had been unable to secure the pa- pers from. the department In their state. All the Connecticut drivers were complying with the law Spso- far as licenses and registratie7 were concerned.
 About two thirds of the cars that crossed Center Bridge, Torrington between 2 and 8 :45 were not stopped as they were not violating the laws of relating to light lenses and license plates.
 An audience of about 250 watch ed the officers in their wsrk. The local officer was in uniform. The state officers wore gold badges con- sricuously displayed.
Connecticut western news., 1920-04-29
DR. ADAM VIcE-PREsiDENT
156th Annual Meeting of County
 Medical Association

About 40 doctors attended the -166th annual meeting of the Litch- field County Medical society at Hotel Winchester, Winsted, Tuesday morn ing and afternoon sessions being held. The New Haven County association was represented by Dr. W. l.. Barber, ST., of Waterbury, the New London association by Dr. ". K Tingley of Norwich, the Hartford County association by Dr. B. N. Whipple of Bristol and the Fairfield County association by pr. J. D. Gold of Bridgeport.
 Officers were elected for the en- suing year as follows: President, F. ". Wersebe, Washington; vice-presi- dent, J. G. Adam, Canaan; secre- tary, Harry B. Hanchett, Torring- ton; councillor, Elias Pratt, Torring- ton; censors, R. s. Goodwin, Thom- aston, 1920, W. s. Hubert, Winsted, 1921, H. B. Woodward, Terryville, 1922.
 Interesting and instructive ad- dresses were given by pr. Charles H. Turkington of Litchfeld, the retir- ing president, and Dr. William R. Miller of Hartford, whose subject was Internal Secretions." Dr. R. M. Yergason of Hartford gave a demonstration of splints.
Connecticut western news., 1920-04-29
oVERALLS AT HOTcHKISS
300 Students Announce War on
 Clothing Prices

By a unanimous vote the members of the senior class at Hotchkiss School signifed their intention of joining the fight against high cloth ing prices. A class meeting was called last week and the following resolutions were adopted: No white shirts are to be worn; no vests are to be worn; nothing but old trousers, coats and shoes are' to be worn.
 The campaign went into effect Thursday afternoon with great en- thusiasm. The seniors wield a great influence at Hotchkiss and it is ex- pected that the other three classes will quickly follow their lead. No new clothes are to be bought during the continuation of high prices and this should be quite a saving in a school of 300 boys, which a tailor finds it profitable to visit once a week.
Connecticut western news., 1920-04-29
E. C. BASEBALL TEAM
B., ,. Stratton, Manager, an Mike" Foley, Captain

The East Canaan baseball team organized Saturday evening under the management of B. J. Stratton. The captain is k. '. Foley, second beseman. A strong team will be put su the field this season and the open ing game will be on Decoration day at East Canaan. The local boys will be strengthened by three outside players. Bob Sawin will do most of the pitching. He has 8 record hard to beat. Bob will work at Stratton Bros during the summer. Pete Dilligan and Chick Colnan of Pitts field will start the season with East Canaan. Pete and Chick are also we'll known in this section as fast players. New uniforms have been ordered.
 The manager is ready to book games with any fast team in this section. The grounds will be put in shape and benches replaced. The team will play Tuesday evening ball commencing at 5:30.
Connecticut western news., 1920-04-29
CANAAN ADOPTS PLAN
 FOR DAYLIGHT SAVING
All Places of Business Begin
 and Stop One Hour k Earlier

A very interesting meeting of the business men, ministers and others took place at Odd Fellows hall last Thursday afternoon. The meetng was called by the directors of the Canaan Business Mems Association for the purpose of discussing plans for cooperating or working in unison with the railroads and post office.
 President J. L. Parsons called the meeting to order and E. 5. Stone acted as secretary. MT. Parsons stated the reason for the meeting and then called upon every man present for his opinion regarding the much-talked-of daylight saving method which many towns had already adopted. Every one there seemed to want the extra hour Tn the evening but the question seemed to be how to go about it. Some wanted to advance the clocks and others did not.
 After considerable discussion, MT. Laffargue made the motion that the clocks of the town be advanced one hour commencing Monday. The motion was duly seconded and after considerable discussion vote was taken that showed thirteen Tn favor of advancing the clocks and twelve, without the chairmen, who were against it. More discussion follow ed and an attempt to railroad" a motion to. adjourn failed, resulting in a reconsideration of the vote taken.
 An attempt was also made to have the secretary read the names of the business men who were in good standing, causing some little ill feel ing. Chairman Parsons explana- ton, however, stating that this was not a meeting of the business mems association, killed the motion and the discussion proceeded.
 It was finally moved that all places of business commence work one hour earlier and close one hour earlier, and leave the clocks as they are, which, when voted upon, < showed three or four against and the. re- naainder for it. A vote taken to make it unanimous, showed one op- posing, after which the meeting adjourned.
 Directors of the Connecticut Dairy mems Association, meeting last week as the Garde Hotel in Hartford, adopted resolution, recommending that farmers of Connecticut deliver produce to public markets and to retail stores on standard instead of daylight saving time.. The following resolution was also adopted, to be sent to Governor Bartlett of New Hampshire "The Connecticut Dairymen's Association directors congratulate you on the stand you have taken in opposing the so-called daylight say ing plan."
Connecticut western news., 1920-04-29
THOMAS M. KANE
Dies in East Canaan After 2
 Short Illness

The funeral of Thomas M. Kane, 45, who died Friday afternoon at the home of his sister, Mrs. Martin Casey, after a three-weeks' illness with heart trouble, was held at St. Joseph's church at 10 o'clock Mon day morning. He was born in Shef- field, son of the late John Kane and Cecelia Martin Kane. He was an electrical engineer and for several years had been employed in Stam- ford. He leaves six brothers and four sisters, Patrick and James of Bridgeport, John of Poughkeepsie, N. Y, Michael of Danbury, Matthew and William of Canaan, Mrs. Martin Casey and Mrs. Annie Ganci of Ca Eaan, Mrs. Donald McClinton of Pittsburg, Pa., and Mrs. Benjamin Ganci of Great Harrington, Mass.
Connecticut western news., 1920-04-29
Doctor Blacks Visit

On Saturday evening, April 24th, Dr. John T. Black, Commissioner of Health of the State of Connecticut, gave a very interesting and instruc- tive address and moving picture en- tertainment on educational subjects, a5 the Town Hall. These films were obtained at great expense and are used by the State Department of Health, for educational purposes in schools and colleges about the State. The meeting was under the auspices of the Canaan Community Service Association. Those who failed to attend missed rare treat.
Connecticut western news., 1920-04-29
East Canaan Man Abused Stock

A. T. Young, general agent for the state humane society, was in East Canaan Thursday investigat- ing the alleged abuse of a head of cattle and three hogs who during the winter, it was claimed, were kept in buildings open to the weath- CT Sanitary conditions were found to be bad. Payson Allyn, owner of the stock, was brought before Jus tice Ford, who imposed fpe of $1O and costs, total of $1851. A. P. Briggs, agent for the society, will see that Allyn gives the stock prop CT care in the future.
Connecticut western news., 1920-04-29
Receives Letters Mailed in 1914

Carl Stoeckel of Norfolk received a packet of eight letters last week which were postmarked Paris, France, during the week of July IA, 1914. MT. Stoeckel is of the opinion that the letters were recovered from a submarine at the bottom of the ocean as they were badly stained by water and metal. Reports of the raising of submarines and recovery of mail were received recently. The letters were of a business nature and not important.
Connecticut western news., 1920-04-29
Twsney-aifth Anniversary

Mr. and Mrs Joseph Smith very delightfully."- entertained relatives and friends at their home last Thurs day afternoon and evening, the occasion being in honor of their silver wedding anniversary. Guests were present from Winsted, Stam- ford and Bridgeport, as well as Ca- nasn. Refreshments consisting of cake, ice cream and coffee were served. The guests on their de- parture wished MT. and Mrs. Smith many years more of welded bliss.
 MT. and Mrs. Smith were the re- cipients of many beautiful and use ful gifts, consisting of silver, cut glass and money.
Connecticut western news., 1920-04-29
Listen Lester" at Mahaiwe

"Listen Lester" the musical con- edy, reaches the high water mark in wit, dance and song, and in the ex- cellence of it's New York cast which includes Betty Kirkbride, Jean Thomas, Virginia Watson, Cecil Williams, Luella Davis, Florence De- Barr, Frances Anderson, Florida Bellaire, Irving Brooks, Joseph Mack, Bert Gardner, Gus Shy, John L. Lyons, Murry Hart, Mark Thomp- son, Andrew Leigh and the daintiest danciest of choruses.
Connecticut western news., 1920-04-29
Lakeville Men Join s. A. R.

Three Lakeville men were admit ted to membership in the Connecti- cut Society of the Sons of the Amer ican Society of the Sons of the American Revolution at a meeting of the board of managers in Hart ford Saturday. The three are Henry L. Barnett and Peter P. Everts of Lakeville and Rev. Dr. John Calvin Goddard of Salisbury.
Connecticut western news., 1920-04-29
ANNUAL CLEAN UP DAY

Saturday, May eighth has been selected by the Health Officer as clean up day for Canaan.
 All material which can breed flys or mosquitos should be re- moved.
 Back yards should be cleaned and accumulation of ashes drawn away.
 Let us cooperate to make Ca naan the cleanest town in the State.
Connecticut western news., 1920-04-29
Old Town Reports Wanted

The Town Clerk would greatly appreciate information as to the whereabouts of town reports for the year 1888 and all years prior to 1879. The Connecticut State Library needs these books to make their files complete.
Connecticut western news., 1920-04-29

Y Worse Than the Other. I A senses taker-the blackjaek~ Boston Transcript
Connecticut western news., 1920-04-29

Dog owners are again reminded that it will cost $1.00 additional upon each animal licensed after Saturday, May 1st.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-07-29
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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-07-29
BANK PRESIDENT GIVES UP.
Accused of OIL Theft, He surrenders
When Warrant Sworn

Ell Dorado, Kan. July 29.-H. H.
Pagan, president of the bank at
Beverly, Lincoln county, Kansas, and
a leader-in all community affairs, sur
rendered to the sheriffs office here
when he learned that a warrant
charging him with implication ia the
theft ofsoil from the Prairie Pipe Line
company had been issued for his ar
rest File was accompanied by his at
torney.
Pagan is charged with the theft of
the oil on the warrant which was
issued for D. o. Wilcox, who was ar
rested with two other men a few days
ago charged with stealing oil from the
pipe line company and selling it. The
specific charge against the two is that
they were operating a skimming sta
ton on oil caught from a pipe line of
the Prairie. Holes have been drilled
into the line near the skimming sta
ton.
,AIl of the oil sold from the station
is said to have been sold in Pagan's
name. Pagan gave bond for $3,0ea
pending his preliminary August 8. The
preliminary hearings of the other
three will also be held at that time
having been continued from today.
Wilcox and Pagan are charged jointly
with stealing oil valued at about 81 900.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-07-29
New Japanese Law Being Pre-.
pared for Congress.
VIII Apply Equally to All Enter.
ing United States.
SOLVES CALIFORNIA; PROBLE EN-
Chairman of Probe Committee
Says Coast Has Grievance.
Races Do Not MingIe and In
vaders Injure Citizens.

- Louisville, July 29.-Congressman
King Swope of Kentucky, who was
chairman of the house subcommittee
which recently completed an investi-
cation of Japanese immigration to Pa
cific coast states. declared in q state
ment issued here today that this coun-
try has reached a point where we
should not permit any unassimilable
race to fill up our Pacific states or
any other states"
He said the privilege of entry of
any and all immigrants should be
predicated upon their ability and de-
sire to become real. loyal and pa
triotic Americans. The subcommittee
will report to the house committee
when congress assemblies in December.
Mr. Swope declined to say what rec
ommendaiton will be made
Four-Fifths on Coast.
"It is rather difficult for the people
of the east and the south to fully ap-
preciate the Japanese immigration
question and its effect on the Pacific
coast" said Mr.. Swope. when we
realize that about 100, 900 of the ap-
country live in California, we can
readily see why the Californians
view with great alarm a continued
japanese immigration. Washington,
Oregon and California in particular
seem to represent an earthly paradise
vorable climate and fertile soil. As a
result about four-fifths of the total
japanese population in the United
States live in these three states.
THE Californians allege." MI.
Swope said, that the gentlemen's
agreement is being violated and that
thousands of Japanese immigrants are
entering this country surreptitiously
every year by way of the Mexican
border. And in support Of that state
ment they offer the fact that the
Japanese population in California has
doubled since 1913.
japanese Are Thrifty.
at must be said the Jap is thrifty
and as soon as he saves something
from his earnings he goes into bust
ness for himself usually farming. As
a result, they are acquiring great
tracts of land in California and taking
over whole communities AS the
Japanese would come in many whites
would move out, because as they
stated, they did not like the new en-
vironment and could not compete with
the japanese owing to their different
standard of living.
These facts led to the passage by
the California legislature in 1913 of
the anti-aIien land law which made
it illegal for those who are not eligi-
BILE tor naturalization to own land, or
to lease 1t for more than three years,
But the. japanese have evaded the law
to such an extent that it practically
serves no purpose at. all For
instance, a Japanese who is precluded
by that law, from owning land buys
the land in the name of his infant
native-born child, and becomes the
guardian of such child. The Japan
csc also form corporations with white
dummy directors anC acquire land in
enormous acreage.
The Californians assert that the
japanese offer a racial problem in
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-07-29
JUDGE OF PROBATE
COURT GIVES TANLAC
STRONGEST PRAISE

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weak after it that I couldn't walk even
a short distance without getting tired
and out of breath. I also had a severe
cough that bothered me a great deal.
My appetite was very poor and what
little I did eat seemed to do me no
good. I did not sleep well at night
and just felt tired all the time. 1 tried
several medicines said to be good for
restoring strength and energy. but
none of them seemed to reach my
case.
The statements in the papers about
Tanlac so impressed me with their sin
certify that concluded to try it. The
very first bottle gave me great relief.
so 1 kept on with it until now after
taking five bottles I am feeling even
better than I did before I had the
flu I can now eat a good mealAand
have no trouble at all from indigestion.
My old-time strength and energy have
returned and my general health is
better than it has been for years /
am only too glad to tell what Tanlac
did for me. and hope by giving this
statement that someone who suffers as
I did may be benefited"
Tanlac Is sold in Topeka by Tully-
Mcfarland Drug Co., S35 Kansas Ave,
and G29 Kansas Ave-Adv