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Connecticut western news., 1920-03-11
Republican Caucus

The Republican electors of the Town of Sharon are requested to meet in caucus in Town Hall on March 11th, 1920 at 2 o'clock p. m. for the purpose of electing delegates to the Republican State Convention and Congressional District Conven- tion to be held in New Haven March 23rd and 24th, 1920 for the election of delegates to the Republican Ma tional Convention and the appoint ment of State Central Committee. Also for the purpose of electing a Town Committee for the ensuing two years.
 By order of Town Committee,
 F. w. Dakin, Chairman. Dated at Sharon, March 3rd, 1920.
Connecticut western news., 1920-03-11
WEALTH IN DETROIT RIVER
Waters Said to Conceal Valuables That Would Easily Be Worth
 Millions of Dollars.

While thousands are striving to stretch the shrinking dollar to meet the Fl. c. l.. in Detroit these days, a fortune lies unclaimed In the bed of Detroit river. No one can estimate. even approximately. the value of the submerged treasure In dollars. but 1t is safe to assume that it will run into the millions. @y
 Marine divers testify to the tons of copper ingot, coal, machinery. un- salvaged vessels and money scattered along the river bed from Windmill Point to Detroit River light. The banks and shelving beaches of the harbor line at and above Belle. isle are in shallow water, but the bank of the undivided river section below the island Is built out to deep water, and explorations are more difficult than near Belle isle.
 In recent years 1t has been known that money and jewelry to the value of $500,0OO has been lost in the river. One rum runner lost $500 in a wallet while trying to escape federal officers by jumping overheard from a boat. A wealthy woman dropped a S7,0O0 necklace from a passenger boat when the string of gems broke as she leaned over the boats rail. .-r
 James McCabe, immigration in- spector, who patrols the Canadian bor- der for Chinese smugglers, affirms that within the past ten years smugglers drowned Chinese to escape immigra- tion officers who pursued the snug gler's boats, and in nearly every case of money concealed in their clothing. Neither the bodies nor the money have been recovered because the feet of the drowned Chinese were weighted with iron.
 The engines of sunken wrecks if salvaged, would be as good as new today, marine engineers say, and their sale would bring large profits to sal vagers.
 A rumor is current in local marine circles that a syndicate is forming to operate in Detroit river at a certain point, kept secret, in the hope of recov- ering lost treasures. Just what treas ures the syndicate seeks is not re- vealed.
 Detroit police department officials say that the river holds the loot of many burglaries in Detroit. The thugs and cracksmen who dropped the loot into the river, evidently noted care fully the direction of the currents so that at some opportune time they could return to recover their spells.
Connecticut western news., 1920-03-11
Mating of Poultry

A good pedigree male with hens selected for high production make an ideal mating. The Poultry Cal endar issued by the Connecticut Agricultural College Extension Ser vice gives, under date of February, the points for selection. Following are points to consider:
 Strong Points in the Male
 Maturity-early. Size-medium for breed.
 Comb-bright red.
 Head-rather short and broad. Eyes-full and prominent. IBeak-rather short and stout. Body-deep, full and plump.
 Feathering and type-standard.
 Strong Points in the Female Fall selected for high production. Moult completed.
 Comb and head-same as male. Eye and beak-same as male. Body-long, deep and full.
 Feathering and type-standard.
Connecticut western news., 1920-03-11
CONDITION THE NATIONAL IRON BANK at Falls
Directors.

at Village the State of Connecticut at the close of business February 18th, 1920
 RESOURCES and discounts, including edcounts (except those Deposited to circulation GU. s. bonds par Owned unpledged. ,OooO Total U Securities other than U S. bonds (not including stocks) unpledged d.......................55,375 bond securities etc., other than U s... 55s75 % Stocks, other than Stock of Federal Reserve Bank (5O Value of banking house, owned and unncumbered 6000OO furniture and fixtures 100000 Lawful with Federal Reserve Bank 1S,540 96 Items with Federal Reserve Bank of collection (not available vault Net amounts due from banks, bankers, and nies in the United States (other included in ePs lz I0' or l4. 3,519 85 Total of Items 13 IA 15 16, 17........55,4 Checks banks located outside of bank other Redemption fund with U S. and due U. Interest earned but not collected Notes and Bills Receivable not past due 142 GA LIABILITIES Capital stock paid in 100 OOOOO
  Undivided profits ts.........................5 5I1425 Less interest paid 2s55 IT terest and discount collected of
  Circulating notes outstanding. Net due to banks, bankers companies (other than those included in Total of Items 29 3O 31 and 33.
  Certificates of deposit due (other for money borrowed) ........ 86ss 34 Total of demand (other deposit 3eet to Reserve Items 34 95 36, 37, sS, and and discounts shown above the on which interest and discount permitted law (s 5197 Rev sa upon charge O exceed oo The number of 
 State of Connecticut, County of Ltchfeld ss: Dwight E. Dean Cashier of the abOvenamed bank solem
Connecticut western news., 1920-03-11
Photoaraphy From the Ar.

In Tasmania photographic enter prise has taken on a new form. A Tasmanian photographer, determined to outdo his rivals in getting pictures of the most picturesque state in the commonwealth. chartered a recently imported airplane, went aloft, and obtained magnificent views. These were exhibited in his shop window, sold like hot cakes, and amply re- warded him for his enterprise. The cinematograph man will now be put upon his mettle and the picture shows, no doubt, will soon be showing their audiences moving scenic pictures of surprising range and beauty. In time pictures taken from the airplane will probably be used to instruct children in geography.
Connecticut western news., 1920-03-11
Tax Notice
Post Office address, Sl

Notice is hereby given to the Tax payers of the Town of Sharon, Conn. that I will be on the dates specified at the following named places for the purpose of receiving Taxes: At the Town Hall in Sharon, on Mon days April 5, 12, 19, 26 and May 3; Wednesday, April 21 at MT. Horace Dunbar's House in Ellsworth from 1 to 3 p. m.; Thursday, April 22, at Amenia Union as Collins Smiths Store, from II a. IT.. to p. IT, ln- tersxt at the rate of ul1.e per cent per annum will be added to all Taxes remaining unpaid after the 30th of April, 1920.
 Otto H. Tiedeman, Tax Collector Sharon, Conn.,, March 10, 1920.
Connecticut western news., 1920-03-11
Pointers on Poultry
 Houses and Fixtures

Houses and Fixtures
 Select a location that has natural drainage away from the building.
 A dry, porous soil, such as sand or gravelly loam, is preferable to a clay soil.
 In most localities the building should face the south, as this insures the greatest amount of sunlight dur ing the winter.
 - Allow at least square feet of floor space per bird.
 Proper ventilation and sunlight mean dry house and healthy birds. The partial open-front house is conceded to be the best type for most sections.
 The colony plan of housing poul- try may be adopted to good advan- tage on many farms. This system does away with the danger of tainted soil.
 The roosts should be built on the same level, 2 feet inches from the floor, with dropping board about 8 inches below them.
 # Good roosts may be made of 2 by 2 inch material with upper edges rounded. .-...
 The nests may be placed on the side walls or under the dropping boards. It is best to have them darkened, as the hens prefer a se- cluded place in which to lay.-Uni- ted States Department of Agricul- ture. .. i...E E..
Connecticut western news., 1920-03-11
And There Wasn't the Slightest
 Smell From Dead Rats.'

Writes John Simpkins, farmer of Annandale, N. J. "Rats were cost ing me hundreds yearly; tried dogs, ferrets, poison, could not get rid of them. Bought $1.0O pkg. of RAT SNAP 6 cakes). Used half, not a live rat since. Dead ones aplenty. like RAT-SNAP because after kill ing rats it dries them up-leaves no smell" Three sizes, 25c, 5Oc, $1.OO. Sold and guaranteed by Freeman Dempsey, dealer.-adv.- .-.r- .---..&.
Connecticut western news., 1920-03-11
Suspicious.

Patience-What's the matter with you and Fred?
 Patrice-Well, had a suspicion he wasn't true to me all the time he was in France with his regiment, and now I'm quite sure of 1t.
 "Why So?"
 Last night he began saying sweet things to me in French."-Yonksrs Statesman.
Connecticut western news., 1920-03-11
REPORT CONDITION CANAAN NATIONAL BANK, at
  February

February 28, 1920
 Loans and discounts including redounts (except those Deposited to circulation GU. S. bonds par Pledged to secure U S. deposits (par vauej % Pledged collateral for State other deposits bills ornss 1as1D and snplsds:a 9ssss Bonds (Other than U s. bOnds) pledged to U S. Securities other than U bonds (not including soks Trust and other notes of onoratons issued for not less than One Year than Three Years Tosl ns bonds securities etc. other than U Stock of Federal Reserve Bank 5o of subpOn) Lawful reserve Federal Reserve Bank sS Cash vault and net amounts due from national banks nies in the United States (Othe than included in Items Total of Items 1a 14 15 1e and 7. ao,sis 57 Checks banks located outside of city of .n.pton fundw with U. s. and front Interest earned but not colected-approxmate Notes and Bills Receivable and not past due 2e7O e7 Total 10
 LIABILITIES Undivided profits 26827 51 expenses 25,1s2 interest and discount collected credited in advance of maturity and (approximate) 12ss 88 Circulating outstanding. % Net amounts due to banks bankers and trust companies the United States and foreign countries (other than included 29 .35,176 42 Certified checks outstanding 4s5 5s of so ss,ssese
  Certificates deposit than 30 (othr for money borroWed) 369 55 Total of demand deposits oher than bank deposits) subject Reserve Items 34 38 and 39 24088594 Certificates deposit oher borrowed % Total of time deposits subject to Reserve, Items 40, u Government Securities borrowed without furnishing collateral 00 Liabilities than OO *Of the total loans discounts above which and discount flaw (Sec 5197 Rev Stat) which exceed 50 cents mad The number such loans  State of Connecticut County of Lthfeld,
 William Cashier solemnly that the above Cashier Subscribed before this 9th Correct-Attest: ALLYN FULLER Notary Public.
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Connecticut western news., 1920-03-11
District of Canaan, ss. Court of Pro

District of Canaan, ss. Court of Pro- bate, March 3, 1920 Estate of Cullen E. Holcomb, late of Canaan, in said District, deceased The CouYt of Probate for the Dis trict of Canaan hath limited and al- lowed six months from the date hereof for the creditors of said es- tate to exhibit their claims for settlement.
 All persons indebted to said Es- tate are requested to make imme- diate payment to
 Dorothea P. Holcomb,
 Executrix,
 Falls Village,
 Conn.
Connecticut western news., 1920-03-11
Good Comes From Culling

As a result of 25 poultry demon stration meetings conducted in Cass County, Nebr., under the direction of the county agent, 800; nonlayers have been culled from 2I500 hens, 1,OOO standard-breed eggs have been brought in and matched, and 200 ceckerels have been changed, bought, or traded.
Connecticut western news., 1920-03-11
The Undefeated Office Boy.

"But didn't you get off once before to attend your G-andmothers funer- al?"
 "Yes, sir, she came near being bur led alive that time, sir."-Sydney Bull letin.
Connecticut western news., 1920-03-11
Parcel Post Marketing aa,...ss.... Of Sirup Brings Profit

aa,a.ss.. Of Sirup Brings Proht
 Maple, cane, and sorghum sirups may be readily shipped by parcel post if properly prepared for ship ment, according to investigators in the Bureau of Markets, United States Department of Agriculture, who. have made experimental ship ments from many parts of the coun- try, over many different mail routes. Of 394 shipments only 3 showed any material loss because of leakage and this was due to unusually rough handling. The average distance covered by these shipments was greater than sirups are likely to be sent by mail under ordinary condi- tions. @
 Two types of 1-gallon tin contain CTS were found satisfactory for par cel-post shipments. Both types have screw caps and are provided with outer cartons of corrugated. paper board. Snugly fitting pieces of cork in the caps cover the opening in the cans when screwed down tightly. Such packages properly wrapped and securely tied, marked Fragile, as required by the postal regulations for packages containing liquids, will carry without danger. of leakage in the mails. While the 1-gallon can is most commonly used, any size up to gallons may be shipped under the present parcel-post weight limit of TO pounds. Light but substantial wooden crates should be supplied for the larger containers.
 Suggestions on obtaining custom CTS and dealing with them by parcel post may be found in Farmers Bulletin 922, "Parcel-Post Business Methods, which also suggests how consumers may get in touch with producers. A copy of this bulletin will be sent free on receipt of re- quest addressed to the United States Department of Agriculture, Wash fngton, D. c.
Connecticut western news., 1920-03-11
Contrarlwlsc.

Do you suppose any tax is popu- Iar?"
 Sure; a tax on luxuries Is always popular with people who haven't any"
Connecticut western news., 1920-03-11

that the above statement the best of knowledge and belief. DWIGHT E Cashie Subscribed and before this 9th day of March
 J.. LEE ENSIGN, Notary Public. Correc Attest:
 
 
 M. B. RICHARDSON, .'iSS
Connecticut western news., 1920-03-11

Dated at Sharon, March 3rd, 1920.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-11-03
STAFFORD

A communication of Wolcott lodge, A. F. and A. NJ, is to be held Thursday evening.
 Elmer Dimock and Miss Helen Ames Rees of Philadelphia were married Oct 18th in Philadelphia. Mir. Difnock was known to many Stafford people having been mechanic in various garages in town before leaving here about four years ago. MT. and Mrs. Dimock will make their home in West Philadelphia.
 At business meeting of the Stafford Delphian chapter held Oct. f, the follow ing officers were elected for 192o-1921 |: President Miss Tsadore Dunham vice president, Mrs. Mabel Jenkins secretary. Miss Esther Warren; treasurer, Mrs. Emma Cady. The first regular meeting was held at the home of the president Miss Isadore Dunharfh The order of ex- ercises was; Roll call Dramatic Instinct of Early Peoples Subject. The Beginning of Drama
 Rev. I. P. Booth returned recently from visit to friends and relatives in Mont pelier and Morrisvilie. Vt While in Nor. risville, he preached on Rally Sunday tc his former Darishioners, and officiated al two funerals Mrs. Ernest V. Booth and daughter, Miss Mildred, accompanied hin home.
 George Lord has sold his house tc George Schwab of New Jersey and ha. bought from E. E. Pinney the house al the corner of Church and Prospec streets at Stafford Springs which he vii 1 occupy as soon as improvements are com ! pleted.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-11-03
APPLE WEEK" SHOW
 DATED FOR HARTFORD

With slogans in most every store win dow from the clothing store to the corner grocery informing the consumer that it is National Apple Week and "an apple a day keeps the doctor away" New Eng land is going step further with the most extensive and liberal showing of fruit ever staged in the history of fruit grow ing in the east and the Connecticut grow CTS are in readiness to stage the big New England Fruit show in Hartford, from November 5 to this year
 Without a question of doubt one of the ed in New England has been ilArves: ed ago for holding this big meet in Hart ford have outgrown the space selected in Foot Guard hall Every oae of the six New England states will show Il state exhibition in addition to the largest fruit growers with elaborate displays from their orchards. Connecticut witn the aid of state appropriation is s.rivinE tc outdo all previous effor.s and ia mak- ing the exhibition tha: will ope.t the eyes of other state associations ard prove that Connecticut orchards produce the frest fruits Tat can be grown in the cast.
 Tle Hat 'tord Chamber Of Cor.me-ec ia cooperating n the plans for the show ard it is ~: ected that they will take expected that they will take an active part in the entertainment of the visit ing fruit growers and in making theiI stay in Hartford mutually pleasant ana profitable.
 A special invitation has been extended
Norwich bulletin., 1920-11-03
STAFFORD SPRINGS

Col Charles Warren, S5, died at his home on Center street, Sunday after noon. He was a veteran of the Civil war. He was born in Stafford in 1895 and when a young man engaged in the commission business in Hart ford. In 1861 he enlisted in Company B of the Eleventh Connecticut Volun- teers. After the battle of Antietam in 1862 he was commissioned first lieuten- ant and in July 1883 he was made cap tain. In 1865 he was commissioned ma jor and later in the same year he was made lieutenant-colonel and commanded his regiment in the advance on Rich mond. After the capture of the confed- crate capital he served for a time as provost mRrshal of Richmond and later he was appointed to the command of military district embracing IS counties in West Virginia. He was mustered out as colonel in December 1885 and returned to Stafford Springs. He was president of the savings bank of Stafford Springs for several years and was engaged in vari- ous other local mercantile enterprises until he retired about 20 years ago. He was member of Winter Post, G. A. R.
 He leaves two sisters Mrs F. B. Will
 lis of Stafford Springs and Mrs. A. B.
 Bartlett of Grand Rapids, Mich, three
 pieces, Mrs. Lillian Flagg of ast Bos-
 ton, Mrs. Lillian Mckenzie of Florence,
 Mass, and Miss Carrie Bartlett of, Grand Rapids, Mich. Also three nephews,
 Bert L. Bartlett of Grand Rapids, C. w. Bartlett and Charles E. Warren, both of Chicago.
 Several persons who work out of towz but still maintain their residence here were in town for election day.
 Mrs. Hugh Welsh and her daughter
 Miss Lillian Welsh, have gone to BostoI where they will make their home. Carl B. Martin of Springfield was ii town on business Monday.
 MT. and Mrs. Joseph Lazzarine hay,
 returned from their wedding trip.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-11-03
MANSFIELD DEPOT

Mrs. Maria Bowers went to Broad Brook recently She will spend the win ter there at the home of her daughter.
 Mrs Bell returned from the Johnson Memorial hospital in Stafford Springs on Friday, bringing with her her two weeks old son, George Ellsworth Bell
 The Misses Tilden returned Sunday after visit in Norwich.
 Misses Ruth and Ella McCollum of Connecticut College for Women came home Saturday and remained until Tues day afternoon.
 Miss Gladys Livingstone spent the week end in South Coventry. where Ehe visited her schoolmate. Miss Anna TfIlingham-
 Rev. Leonard Smith of Spring Hin was a tthe McCollum home Friday afternoon. Robert Bags and Dr. Smith were among those to whom the masters de- gree was given by Uriei Masonic lodge at Morrow Saturday evening. Mrs K. L.. Dimock and w.. Fl. Pollard were dinner guests of Mir. and Mrs. Her bert D. Pollard in WiIlimantic Sunday last.
 Miss Pauline Chalker of Eagleviile was in this village Sunday at church and parsonage.
 MT and Mrs. Martin M Hansen visited relatives in Stafford Sunday. Grover Smith and family and Mir. and Mrs. Brown. nine in all. of Palmer. Mass. were supper guests at the home of Ar and Mrs. Merritt Smith Sunday. | Mir and Mrs. Wilkins recently left the employ of the Mansfield state training school and hospital Dr. and Mrs. Smith left town Tuesday of this week. pr. Smith recently resigned his office in the state in- stitution after three years of excellent service.
 | Thursday. Nov. lth, at 2 o'clock, the November meeting of Dunham Memorial church and the weekly hour Of devotion will be held at the home of the Misses | Tilden; also an adjourned meeting of the mission department
 Next Sunday. Nov. 7th. at the close ol
 the preaching service, the ordinances ei | the Lords supper Will be observed by Dunham Memorial church.
 Next Sunday evening at z o'clock the lC. E society November eonsecraticr
 meeting will be held
Norwich bulletin., 1920-11-03
SHORT CALENDAR SESSION
 AT KyLLIMANTIC FRI

Windham county superior court short calendar and assignment of cases at Wi1limantic, Friday, November Eth, at 10 o'clock, a. ID. Judge Gardiner Greene pre- siding.
 The short ca endar list:
 Borough of Danielson vs Henry A. Myers Richard Bowne, ct al vs. Annie Child. Chas. H, Baker vs. F. W. Cunning haNl. Thomas c. Bradford vs. Putnam Cemetery Association.
 Trial lst-to court: Eva Schuh vs Lena Muller George C. Nichols vs John G. Lewis William s. Brown vs. George c. Clark. Harry E. Back vs. PcoD,e's Ma. tional Fire Insurance Go. Madeline l1:eir vs Emil Klein. Frank A. Spaulding vs Allen J. Mcdonald. Lillian M. Mason vs Ira J. Martin. Hyman Israel vs. F A Kovaryics. Katherine E. MeiK,e vs Charles H. Snow.
 To jury-WalIace Salisbury vs. Cha7le, Pratt Autimobile Insurance O. O. Ameri ca vs Napoleon Miure. fLatnehs Fun Insurance Co. vs. Jesse T.. Rich. Jenni, M. Willis vs. Newton A. Ballard, ct al Assignments, to c,.lrt First Ncdnt s day, November :, 1.'21, Matt Kauranel vs. Isaac Kirman. ,Spac'al, first Tues da , November 4, 1920, Katherine Foley vs City of Willimantic