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Connecticut western news., 1920-08-05
Victory Medals Ready

Twenty-Five hundred ex-solders are in Western Massachusetts and the state of Connecticut have al- ready received their Victory Med als, according to figures made pub lie today by the Springfield (Mass.) Recruiting Station. Advice receiv- ed from the Adjutant General of the Army at Springfield also shows that 50,936 Victory Medals have been distributed throughout the whole United States.
 "I want to make it plain," says Lieutenant David B. Todd, of the Springfield, Mass, recruiting sta tion, ''That medals are ready for dis tribution. It will not be necessary for the men to wait until November 11th in order to receive their med als. Some American Legion posts have indicated a desire to make dis tribution to applicants on that date, but the men should understand that an application through the nearest recruiting station will bring their medals to them immediately.
Connecticut western news., 1920-08-05
THRIFT AND ECONOMY
 ABSOLUTELY NEEDED
Eloquent Plea by Noted Statistician for
 Economy

"The cost of living" says Roger W. Babson, the we'll known statis- tician and financial expert, in his latest copyrighted report of Bab- sons Statistical Organization, Inc, cannot be decreased by legislation or any other artificial means" While MT. Babson's articles usually are prepared mainly for the eye of mer- chants, bankers and brokers and in- vestors, this one, entitled Brooks or Food", has so much of general public interest that Mrs. F. L. Hig- ginson, Director of the Savings Di- vision of the First Federal Reserve District, secured his permission to make it public.
 Mir. Babson writes as follows:
 "We hear so much nonsense about the cost of living and its causes. that frank discussion of the subject is necessary at this time.
 "1) There is only a limited amount of labor and materials, The same glass, iron and labor which go into making automobiles cannot be used for making houses; the same wool, cotton and time consumed in making faddish wearing apparel, most of which is sheer waste, is not available for useful articles. It is estimated that last year the Ameri- can people spent over $22,000,0 0,000,- 900 on non-essentials. If millions of men are engaged in producing materials for making luxuries or in manufacturing or selling luxuries of any kind, they have not time to de- vote to raising foodstuffs and mak- ing the essentials of life. Hence we must either do without useless clothes and other luxuries or have the price of necessities soar.
 "(2) Seven-eighths of the selling effort today is directed to getting people to buy luxuries, according to rough calculation. If you doubt it, look at the advertising columns of your daily newspapers. Notice each advertisement and ask yourself whether the nation or any individual is better off by purchasing such ar- ticles. Certainly the great majority of this stuff makes no one healthier, happier or more prosperous. When looking at the matter from an im- Continued on page 4)
Connecticut western news., 1920-08-05
Odd Fellows Book Sealed in Copper

State Librarian George S. Goddard has placed on exhibition in the State Library book which is to be sealed in a copper box and is not to be opened until 2O19. The book con- tains an account of the celebration in Hartford, last year, of the Tooth anniversary of the birth of Odd Fellowship in America, illustrated with over 200 photographs of the event and of men and women promi- nent in the order. Among the Hartford people whose photographs appear are Frank W. Whiton, the present grand master of the order in Connecticut; and Michael Larsen, who was at the head of the encamp- ment branch last year.
 It is expected that when the Odd Fellows celebrate their 200th anniversary much interest will cen ter in this book. The copper box in which the volume will be sealed is suitably engraved and it is expected the contents will be in good shape when it is opened.
Connecticut western news., 1920-08-05
SUMMER SCHOOL ENDS
525 Teachers Enrolled Including
 Many From Other States

The 1920 summer normal school held under the auspices of the state board of education in New Haven closed Friday evening. This school offered an intensive four weeks course of training for high school graduates who were unable to attend normal school and who wished to teach in Connecticut schools this fall. It also offered work for exper- fenced teachers who desired to use the long vacation proftably. The total enrolment of the summer school was 525, and of this number approximately 325 lived in the dor mitories of the university.
 Teachers from 131 of the 168 towns in the state were enrolled in the summer school. In addition there were students from Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Massa- chusetts, Rhode Island, Oregon and Pennsylvania.
 The elementary teachers course was divided into two divisions, the first for high school graduates of no experience who wished to start their work in September, and second for teachers of experience.
 Opportunities for observation and practice were offered through the model school which was conducted throughout the session. Pupils from the New Haven schools attended this model school and were used for daily demonstrations in the respec- tive subjects. Each boy and each girl who attended this school was given a certificate of attendance at the close of the session. A lecture course was outlined for the expert enced teachers group.
 The work in the evening sohoel division was divided into two groups, the first for teachers of adult classes, and the second for teachers of con- tinuation classes. The course aimed to reach teachers alFeady in the field who wished to improve their tech nique, as we'll as those who were preparing to teach for the first time.
Connecticut western news., 1920-08-05
Appealed to Higher Court

The trial of Russell E. Spaulding of Great Harrington on three com plaints, operating an automobile so as to endanger the lives of the pub lie, reckless driving of an auto and going away after an accident with out notifying the authorities, took place in the district court. Lawyer Giddings appeared foS Spaulding and H. c. Joyner for the common wealth. Spaulding was the driver of Ford car that ran into M. Lux on the evening of May 9th on South Main street, injuring MT. Lux so that his right leg was amputated below the knee. The trial was not completed until about 5 o'clock in the afternoon. On two of the com plaints, operating a car recklessly and operating a car so as to endan- ger the lives of the public, he was found guilty and fined in all $20O. On the other charge he was dis charged. He appealed from the fiRes imposed to the higher court and furnished bonds.
Connecticut western news., 1920-08-05
Boston Go. to Operate Quarriss

The Berkshire Stone Products Go. of Boston is to open and operate on an extensive scale the old stone quarries in Egremont, and has al ready ordered the latest model of machinery for the industry. Six modern lime kilRs are also to be erected in Egremont and operated by the same company. Stakes havs already been set out marking a trolley line which will meet the main trolley line from Egremont to Great Harrington at Snyder's Cor her.
 In connection with this an off0t will be made to bring about the operation again of the trolley line from Egremont to Great Earring ton. The trolley line has been clos ed since the strike last summer.
 The Egremont quarries contain very fine quality of marble, and the reason they have not been oper- ated has been their distance from the railroad. Electricity will be used in operation, and power will be pro- cured from either the Berkshire street railway power plant, or the Southern Berkshire Power and Electric company in Great Barring ton.
Connecticut western news., 1920-08-05
LITCHFIELD'S 2oOth
 ANNIVERSARY
Four Days Are Devoted
 to Celebration of the Event

The celebration of the bi-centen- nial anniversary of the settlement of Litchfeld in 1720, started off Sunday with ideal weather condi- tions. Distinguished personages and visitors from all over New England were present.
 The old green in the center flank ed by long stately rows of elms and naples had been decked out in an astonishing array of flags, pennants and paper lanterns, while buildings on the principal thoroughfares were covered enmass with the red, white and blue.
 At 10:45 the celebration was opened by special services in the churches, with one of special note in the Congregational Church which was founded 200 years ago. The meeting house was decorated with Queen Anne's lace, phlox and as- paragus greens, which together with the special music almost gave an impression of Eastertide.
 An address on "Reminiscences" was given by the Hon. George Woodruff, the oldest male member of the church, and a deacon for more than fifty years. In a speech continually punctured by the laugh ter of his genial audience, Judge Woodruff recounted stories and anecdotes connected with the his- tory of the church from the time of it's first pastor down to the present. At the same service Rev. Rockwell Harmon Potter of Hartford deliv- cred an address on "The Mission of the Meeting House."
 At St. Michael's church the speak CTS were Admiral George P. Colvo- coresses and Rev. W. J. Brewster. At the :: Methodist church, Miss Esther Thompson talked on the early history of Litchfeld and Rev. Ridgway R. Shinn of Waterbury spoke on "The Recent Advance" At union service in the Meeting house in the evening Rev. Dr. How ard Dufield of the First Presbyter- ian church, New York spoke on "The Tolerant Spirit of the American Colonists."
 The afternoon exercises were
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Connecticut western news., 1920-08-05
MRS. THOMAS SHIELDS
 BURIED WEDNESDAY
Former Resident of Canaan Dies i'm Water
 bury

Mrs. Catherine Shields, wife of Thomas Shields of Waterbury, died at her home in that city, Monday morning, after a lingering illness of three years. f
 She was born in Sheffield, the daughter of Margaret Patterson and Martin Mcclure, but the family moved to Canaan while she was yet a young girl, so her early life was spent here. After her marriage to Thomas Shields they made their home in Waterbury, going there twenty-five or more years ago.
 Mrs. Shields was a twin sister of James Mcclure, who died in Miller ton about three years ago, and his death affected her, as we'll as the going of her son Francis into the army, so that she was not in good health from that time.
 Besides her husband, she is sur vived by one sister, Mrs. James Mo Cormick of this place, four broth- CTS, Martin, of Meriden, Peter, of Wallingford, John, of Waterbury, William, of New Haven; five chil- dren also are living; Mary, Beatrice and Louise of Waterbury, Francis and Lavelle of New York.
 Requiem High Mass was celebra- ted in the Sacred Heart Church in Waterbury, at g o'clock yesterday morning, and the remains were brought to Canaan, for interment in St. Joseph's church cemetery, Rev. Joseph Barry officiating.
 Always a quiet home body, Mrs. Shields was devoted to her home and family, and was highly respect ed and loved by those who had the privilege of knowing her.
Connecticut western news., 1920-08-05
BELMONT vS. CANAAN
Saturdays Game Will be the Biz
 Game of the Season

The High Rock A. c. of Philmout N. Y. will cross bats with the local team on Saturday afternoon at p. m. new time.
 Philmont has the best team in the Harlem Valley and they will be strengthened for this game. They have defeated such teams as Stot5- vile, Nonpariels of Albany, Brod- ericks of Hudson, East Canaan and the local team.
 Phelps, of the Bonacker of Rem sselaer, one of the fastest infielderx in Eastern New York state, will play second for the High Rocks Gene Hummer, of the New York Central team of Albany, will pitch and Near will catch for the visitors
 Canaan will have the strongest lineup that can be obtained. Mana ger McEnroe is endeavoring to ob- tain the services of Billy Dwyer of Hartford. Dwyer is considered tho fastest semi-professional shortstop in the state.
 Bus Pond, of Hotehkiss School fame, will be on the slab for the local boys, with McHugh in reserve Tom Mcleod, Ponds regular battery mate, will be behind the plate.
 The rest of the team will be made up of the following players; Scott Hubby, Eithier, DeVala, FraleiRh. Meade, Minacci and Miller.
 Burns of Torrington, and Dalton will umpire.
 This will be a good game and D large crowd is expected.
 Next Monday night, Aug. 9tb s dance will be held iA the Town Hall, for the benefit of the Canaan Base Ball Club, under the auspices of the Canaan Community Association. Kegler and Keenan's five piece or chestra will furnish the music Come out and help the boys.
Connecticut western news., 1920-08-05
Another Auto Accident

At Taconic Sunday afternoon, Mrs. William T. Barnum of New Haven and Twin Lakes, and MT. and Mrs. Roland B. Barnum and infant daughter, were returning home from Lakeville, when their car was run into by three men in a Ford car, all under the influence of liquor, badly intoxicated, driving at a reckless speed. The Barnum car was badly damaged and the Ford car wrecked. One of the men was thrown out and had bad head cuts. Arrests were made by Justice Angus and Sheriff Kelsey and the driver of the car put in jail to sober up and receive heavy fines in Salisbury court Monday morning.
Connecticut western news., 1920-08-05
Coal Shortage to be Relieved soor

According to Thomas w.. Russell, acting state fuel administrator, the coal shortage in this state will soon be relieved. The order of the inter state commerce commission giving priority of shipment of soft coal to New England will result in 250,000 tons coming to Sound ports soon. It will be about a month before the coal reaches here. According to MT. Russell, the coal situation is not as serious as it was. Hartford will have it's share of the coal if it is shipped by water route or by rail to Sound ports.
 The coal situation is affecting the Connecticut Manufacturers Associa- tion. The railroads which have been accepting freight from the organi- zation are now giving preference to coal and the factory products are not being moved as rapidly as be- fore. The transportation problem for manufacturers is still pereplex- ing. The Harlem River gateway is still jammed with freight. MT. Pet erson, the transportation manager of the association, is working with MT. Russell and railroad officials to get the matter strengthened out. The association has requested its membersr to give preference to shipments by tidewater.
Connecticut western news., 1920-08-05
McLean's Satisfaction

Senator Mclean has been mildly laughed at in some poorly informed quarters because of his law to pro tect migratory birds. But now comes an official statement from the United States Chamber of Com merce that "the greatly increased number of song and insectivorous birds, due to the operation of the federal migratory bird law, are affording splendid protection to the country's crops against the innumer- able predatory insects which would otherwise cause much destruction. " Senator Mclean is being vindicated in an unexpected way,-Americau.
Connecticut western news., 1920-08-05
Guide Boards and Signs

At the meeting of the governing board of the Litchfeld County Auto mobile Club, held in Canaan recent ly, the matter of better and more guide boards and direction signs was discussed. The Club is of the opin- ion that more signs were needed and stands ready to furnish such as seem most desirable at points where they are most needed. Citizens of the town may confer with Allyn Fuller, the vice-president of the Club, as to the signs most needed in this local ity. N. D. Holbrook of Thdmaston is president of the Club and c. B. Moore the secretary.
Connecticut western news., 1920-08-05
Pilgrim Cfw1reh Notes
Sunday

Regular Morning Service of Wor- ship at 9:30, Rev. Harris E. Adriance of Norfolk will preach.
 Sunday School at the close of the morning service.
 In the absence of the pastor dur ing the remaining Sundays in Aug ust the pulpit will be supplied as follows:
 Aug. 8 Rev. Harris E. Adriance, Norfolk.
 Aug. 15 Rev. w. F. Maylott, Derby.
 Aug. 22 Rev. E. c. Gillette, Plainville. ... .~.'
 Aug. 29 Open.
Connecticut western news., 1920-08-05
NEW HARTFORD TEAM DEFEATED BY CANAAN One-Sided Game With tho Score Ill, Favor
 Canaan

Canaan played wide awaks game and showed much improve ment in their hitting, fielding ana base-running. They made fourteca hits and they were punched effeo- lively with New Hartford's errorx-
 McHugh twirled fine game ann only allowed five hits, famed thir- teen and hit one batsman. The only innings that New Hartford were able to connect safely in were tho second, fifth and ninth. New Hart- ford punched two hits off him h second and also in the fifth inning.
 The features of the game were Eithier's hitting and Fraleigh,m fielding for Canaan and Caine's ons handed catch of Fraleigh in ths sixth inning for New Hartford.
 First inning-Brennan was safe on McHugh's wide throw to first but was caught stealing Mcleod to Min acci. Miller threw Caine out at first. Adams famed.
 Fraleigh rapped sharp grounder to Yahne and was out at first. Scott flied to Leonard. Eithier hned sharply to left for a two bagger. Miller singled through short and Eithier scored, Miller taking second on the throw in. Meade was called out on strikes.
 Second inning-Laundria smash- ed line single to right and stole second Leonard famed. Yahne struck out. Mccormick was hit by pitched ball. Parrett hit a Texas League single over second and Laundria scored. Mccormick made third on the throw in. Parrett stole second. Healey famed.
 Brennan threw Mcleod out at first. Minacci grounded to McCor- mick. Hubby popped to Yahne.
 Third inning-Brennan struck out Caine grounded to Hubby and WAS out at first, Minacci covering the bag. Scott muffed Adams fly te right. Laundria popped to Minacci
 McHugh hit over the ditch in left field for two bases. Fraleigh hit to Brennan and McHugh was caught xt third. Scott flied to Caine. Fra- leigh stole second and third. When Healey threw the ball past Yahno Fraleigh tried to score but wzs caught at the plate Mccormick te Adams when he failed to touch fls plate.
 Fourth inning-Leonard famed McHugh threw Yahne out at firxt cCormick struck out.
 Eithier bounced single oR Yahne's glove and stole second. NH Ter doubled over the ditch in left and Eithier scored. Meade ground ed to Laundria and was out at first, Miller taking third on the play. Me Leod singled through the inffeid and went on to second when Leonard juggled the pill, Miller scoring. Yahne made a bare handed stop of Minacci's sharp grounder and threw him out at first Mcleod taking third. Hubby grounded to Yahne and was out at first.
 Fifth inning-Parrett singled to left center. Healey famed. Bren- nan singled to left, Parrett taking second. Mcleod caught Gaines pop fly up the third base line. Min Continued on page 5)
Connecticut western news., 1920-08-05
Christ Church Notes

There will be a business meeting of the Parish Guild Friday, ? p. m. standard time, at the Parish House. All members are asked to attend.
 The annual Summer Sale will be held August 18th in the Parish House. Plans for same will be given later.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-05-09
TOBACCO ACREAGE
 WILL BE INCREASED
Georgia to Plant on Large Scale In Areas Affected By Weevil
By Associated Press


 Lexington. Ky, May S.-Acreage of the United States to be devoted this year to tobacco raising probably will incI ease by about 10 per cent over 1919. says a review made public by the de- partment of markets. University of Kentucky
 Kentucky will change the least in acreage of any of the great tobacco producing states" the review recites, wbIle indications are that crop acre. age Will be increased from 10 to 1 per cent in the CaroIinas and Virginia ana about o00 per cert in Georgia, the latter increase meaning that farmers or. Georgia are taking to tobacco as a hleans of utilizing aores attacked by tYs boil weevil and now unsuitable. fdr cotton"
 Concerning the world tobacco si,u- ation, the report which is based on in formation from authoritative domes- tic and foreign sources. says fore gn acreage seems to have increased vary little over 1919. but condition of the crops is greatly improved and this in- dicates there should be considerable increase in production.
 Reciting that at tfis time a year ago there were vast quantities held in the United States. the bulletin de- clares that this year about equal. if not greater stocks are held in the country. England. Holland and Scandinavia find themselves with mar kets still glutted vita tobacco shipped to them from the United States from Aug ust to December 1919. at which time the overplus of tobacco in the Cnited States was lifted and moved across the Atlantic either for cash or on credit. in order to free this coun- trys markets for the coming selling season. "Therefore" the report says. European countries this year appar- z ently will not demand tobacco in as great quantities as berore."
 Delving into the probable price of totacco for 1920. the report says: With acreage now planned and if a normal yield per acre is produced, the prize of all burley. except the high est type of cigarette leaf should show, marked falling off during the mar ket season of 1920. and even the high est quality leaf may suffer from com petition with the Virginia type. if this Is produced in anywhere near the quantity indicated by the acreage planned"
 Relative to the dark tobacco situ- ation, the survey says "the present deplorable stagnant market for it is resultant of two facrors-the present situation of foreign exchange and the fact that growers were either unwill- ing or unable to market their tobacco early in the season.
 France. however" says the report. 'is likely to become heavier buyer oi American dar ktobacco within The near future provided that English exchange rectifies itself because any improvement in Engs;sh exchange is quite likely to be reflected in an i'm provement in French exchange rates This statement does not apply as strongly if at all. to Italian exchange rates and hence the situation as to an Italian market is not encoura ging.
 Tt does not seem reasonable. there fore. to expect a recovery in dark to- bacco prices until those abnormal economic conditions are relieved,' the review concluded