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Connecticut western news., 1920-02-19
Thomas Leahy Dead Again.

MT. and Mrs. Jeremiah Leahy of Norfolk are in receipt of death cer- tificate from the French government showing that their son, Jeremiah, a corporal in Go. M, 102d regiment, met his death in battle on June 20, 1918. They also received similar certi- fcate from te United States govern ment saying their son, Thomas, who was in the same company, was killed in action overseas. Thomas, however is at home and very much alive. The name of the two sons have been con- fused several times and evidently the error has never been corrected in the war department records.
Connecticut western news., 1920-02-19
PROGRAM ARRANGED
 FOR COUNTY CORN SHOW
Everything in Readiness for the Third Annual Corn
 Show.

The program for the Farm Bureau County Exhibit of Corn and Oats has been so arranged as to give some practical suggestions on the raising and marketing of seed corn and on the marketing of tobacco. Therefore, it should be of interest to all farmers who raise corn or tobacco.
 The program arranged is as fol- lows:
 Il a. m.-What we know about Litchfield County Corn and Oats, County Agent A. c. Davis, Litchfield County Farm Bureau.
 Il :30-Your part in the Farm Bu- reau, s. Mclean Buckingham, Litch- field County Farm Bureau
 Lunch will be served by the girls of New Milford High School. m
 1:15 p. m.-The seed corn busi- ness in Connecticut, County Agent L. R. Bevan, Fairfield County Farm Burean. m
 1:45 p. m.-Raising, selecting and storing seed corn, Henry Dorsey, Conn. Agricultural College.
 2:15 p. m.-What Made "Luce's Favorite" famous, R. c. Parker, River Head, N. Y.
 800 p. m.-What Hartford County Tobacco growers get from the Farm Bureau, County Agent c. B. South wick, Hartford County Farm Bureau
 MT. R. c. Parker is the only speak CT who needs an introduction to a Litchfeld County meeting of farmers. He is the man who introduced the now famous "Luce's Favorite" seed corn and he will tell of his exper- fences in forming the Suffolk Co., operative Association which now mar kets the seed. His experience and advice can well be needed in devel- oping the seed corn business here.
 While County Agent Southwick is known here, the possibilities of a Farm Bureau are not known or He will tell what part the Hartford County Farm Bureau has taken in the development of tobacco growers associations in that county and in their organizing into the Connecti- cut Valley Tobacco Growers, Inc. This organization now has five locals in Connecticut and two in Massachus- etts and employs secretary in~full time. 1t is a live organization which puts money in the pockets of it's members. Our tobacco growers will be interested.
Connecticut western news., 1920-02-19
CURTISS TRIAL INTERRUP-
 ED BY A FREE-FOR-ALL
Get Kelsey and He Will Shoot
 Me" Curtiss Tells the Court.

It was not certain just what dis position would be made of the case of E. w. Curtiss, who acted like a raving maniac in the superior court at Winsted last week when he was placed an trial on a charge of con- tempt of court. His actions made 1t necessary to suspend the trial of the case and adjourn the court session. Steps will probably be taken to ex- anime Curtiss to determine his men tai condition. Walter Holcomb, state attorney, declined to make any de- finite statement however, pending conference with Judge Maltbie of the superior court. Curtiss is at present in Litchfield jail.
 During his outbreak in the court room, after fighting five officers and giving tongue flashing to Judge Burpee and Lawyer Herman and others Curtfss yelled "Go get Kelsey he will shoot me-" Horace Kelsey to whom he referred, is. deputy sheriff at Salisbury and few years ago when Curtiss was committing an ag- gravated assault in his home there the deputy shot Curtiss after the latter had viciously assaulted him. Curtiss recovered from the bullet wound in the county hospital.
 When the scuffie began Judge Maltbie withdrew from the courtroom until the five men overpowered Cur tiss. Curtiss in the melee went over railing, landing amidst the spec tators benches where after consider able effort he was bound and gagged. His hands were handcuffed behind his back, his feet tied with ropes, handkerchiefs were stretched over his mouth. Tn this condition he was carried from the courtroom into the sheriffs' room.
 The county authorities and Mrs. Curtiss, it is understood, are anxious to locate the daughter Grace, who was taken from Torringtof year ago and was last known to be in New York. Curtiss would not tell where his daughter was and it is believed he has hidden her.
Connecticut western news., 1920-02-19
LENTEN LETTER ISSUED
 BY BISHOP J. J. MILAN
Pastors of Diocese Informed of Regulations Season Pre-
 scribes.

Bishop Milan has issued a Lenten letter to the pastors of his diocese con corning the regulations for Lent, which began on Wednesday. It states that fish and flesh may now be eaten at the same meal. The letter was read in all the Catholic churches on Sunday follows:
 The diocesan regulations for the observance of the holy season of Lent are as follows:
 1-The sick or delicate are not bound either to fast or abstain.
 2-Children under seven years of age are not subject to the law of fast or abstinence.
 3-Persons who have completed their 59th year or who have not completed their 21st year are not obliged to fast but must abstain from meat on abstinence days.
 4-The abstinence days for sol diers and sailors actually engaged in the service of the United States are Ash Wednesday, Good Friday, Holy Saturday forenoon lbesides Christmas eve and the eve of the Assumption outside of tn, season of Lent).
 5-The abstinence days for the h. boring class and sll members of the households of laborers are Fridays, Saturday of Ember week and Holy Saturday till noon.
 6-The abstinence days for all other persons are Wednesdays, Fri days, Saturday of Ember week and Holy Saturday forenoon.
 Amy person engaged in labor ious occupation, while bound to ab- stain from meat on abstinence days is nevertheless excused from the law of fast.
 8-The law of fast for all who gre not excused is binding every day in Lent except Sundays. On rest days those who are subject to the law are allowed to take only one full meal. In the morning, however, they may take cup of tea, coffee or choc- olate with piece of bread. In the evening they may take collation.. At the collation. it is lawful to use fish, eggs, cheese, butter and milk, but the quantity of solid food should not exceed 10 ounces. Meat is per missable only at the principal meal. This meal may be taken in the even ing and the collation. at noon.
 Under the new code of canon law it is now permitted to eat both meat and fish at the same meal Moreover the Lenten fast and abstinence cease at noon on Holy Saturday. The Elm Der days and the vigils of Pentecost the Assumption, All Saints and Chris mas are retained as day of fast and abstinence, but neither fast nor ab- stinence prevails on any Sunday or holy day outside the season of Lent, nor is such fast or abstinence antici- pated on the day previous to Sun day or the holy day.
Connecticut western news., 1920-02-19
Cyrus Rowland Dies

Cyrus Rowland died at his home on the lower road so East Canaan, Tuesday morning, February IT of bronchial pneumonia, having been confined to his bed less than week. He was born in Kent, October IT, 1842. The family came to Fest Ca naan about twenty-three years ago and for the past few years made thelr home on Charles Adams farm. He is survived by his wife and five sons, John and George of Amenia, N. r., Edward of New Britain, Fred of West Cheshire and William of West Stockbridge. Funeral services will be held from his late residence on Thursday afternoon at 2 o'clock.
Connecticut western news., 1920-02-19
ANNUAL MEETING OF
 CANAAN FIRE DISTRICT
May Purchase Ford Prop e-ty For Canean Eocc Com
 Pa-y.
/ Pa-y.

The annual meeting of the Can aan Fire District was held at the town hall on Saturday afternoon and representative gathering participat- ed in the business transacted.
 The following officers were elect ed for the ensuing year: Warden, k. D. Pierce; Collector, Treasurer and Secretary, John s. Reed; Auditor, AIlynN Fuller. The Executive Com mittee is composed of the following: F.F. Stevens, Dr. F. H. Lee, G. w.. Ford, Allyn Fuller and N. B. Lawton.
 The proposition of the Canaan Hose Company, for the Fire District to purchase the Ford property on Main street was discussed and it was finally decided to postpone the meeting until this Saturday after noon to enable all interested toF at tend if they wished. No tax rate was layed at the meeting.
 At the regular monthly meeting of Canaan Hose Company held last week, J. Clinton Roraback, Allyn Full Ter and N. Watson Hardenbergh were appointed committee to take m with the Canaan Fire District the possible purchase by it of the build ing on Main street occupied Dy George W. Ford as. music store, to be used as quarters for the Hose company.
 The Canaan Hose Company has re- gently purchased a Rec truck ana are equiping it with two chemical tanks and will have most pracrl- cal and complete motor chemical and hose truck when it is' completed. The present quarters of the Hose Company, most generously donated bv John c. Benton, free of rent, until the present time, but with the purchase of the new apparatus It is almost imperative that the com pany secure larger quarters. F
 The Canaan Hose company has always responded to the demands made upon it in most worthy man ner and whenever called upon 1t has rendered valiant service and are worthy of encouragement, particu- larly from the source which derives the benefit from their gratuitous services. They are entitled to sult- able and proper quarters for storing their apparatus and for holding tnelr meetings.
 The committee has investigated the Ford property and report that they think that with little expense the same can be remodeled so as to serve the needs of the Fire Com pany. It will be possible to hold the meetings of the company on the second floor, which will permit the large front room on the ground floor for storing the truck and other ap- paratus. The rear room on the same floor could be used for storing and mixing chemicals.
 The above named committee have secured an option on the property whereby the same may be purchased for $2,100.
 1t was the unanimous opinion of of those present at the meeting last Saturday that the Fire District pur- chase the property for the Hose con- pany, but as no special article ap- peared in the warning relative to such action it was voted to postpone the meeting until this Saturday af- ternoon at the town hall at 2 p. m.
 It is hoped that large number will be present at that time and vote favorably upon the resolution.
Connecticut western news., 1920-02-19
Miss Alice E. Sage Dies

Miss Alice E.. Sage, 81, one of the best known women of Sheffield, died at her home there Wednesday following a shock. She is the last survivor of the Sage family, one of the oldest in the town of Sheffield. She was born on the old Sage farm at Sage's ravine, daughter of Rodney and Emily J. Sage. The property was originally owned by her grand father and he located there about 90 years ago. About 25 years ago she bought place in the village center and moved there. She was an ac- tive member of the Methodist church. She leaves no near relatives.
Connecticut western news., 1920-02-19
5o,ooo TONS COAL
Said to be Snow Bound in Yards at
 Maybrook.

{, Fifty thousand tons of coal, about 20,O00 bituminous, were in the rail- road yards at Maybrook, N. Y Sun day awaiting shipment to New Eng land points. Four thousand tons be- long to the New York, New Haven S Hartford railroad while the rest is consigned to dealers and public util- ities in Connecticut and Massachus- etts cities.
 Two hundred carloads passed thru Danbury Saturday on their way to some of the cities where g shortage has been felt.
Connecticut western news., 1920-02-19
VALENTINE PARTY
Held 1t Town Hall Saturday Night
 Great Success.

The Community Valentine whist party which was held last Saturday night was a most enjoyable affair. About eighty attended The ladies' first prize was won by Mrs. Charles Shaw; gentlemen's first prize went to Fred Brewer and the consolation prizes to Miss Olga Johnson and T. W. McClelland.
 After refreshments had been served dancing was enjoyed until midnight.
 The Community Association wish to thank the committee in charge for their efforts in making the affair such a success under such adverse conditions.
Connecticut western news., 1920-02-19
TRAINS AGAIN BLOCKED
 BY WIND AND SNOW
Food and Coal Supply Is Very Low In Some Stores and
 Factories.

The storm of Saturday night ana Sunday was an unexpected one, as from indications Saturday we were to have few days of warmer weath- CT and Everyone was hoping that much of the big fall of snow of the week previous would disappear.
 But all hope of that vanished at. the sight of several inches more of snow that had fallen during the night and kept coming at intervals during the day and the wind helped to drift in the paths that were opened during the day.
 { The trees presented a picturesque sight as they were heavily laden with ice and snow. In some places fall ing trees and branches of trees iya-1 terfered with telephone and telegraph service. At one time ten poles were down on the line between Sheffield and Great Harrington.
 The roads soon filled in and those who of necessity were obliged to travel on Sunday, particularly the milkmen and physicians, experienced much difficulty in making their calla-
 Trains on the Berkshire division were not much delayed, as the storm in the southern part of the state was more rain than snow. But on the Central New England the train from Hartford did not arrive until 1 80 D. m., and the east bound train due to leave at 3.55 finally left here with three locomotives and three coaches.
 Before reaching Norfolk one of the locomotives was derailed and it was midnight before the train fina} ly reached Norfolk. Arriving at tHe Summit, the. highest railway point in the state, the train became wedged in the snow banks and while trying to extricate itself milk car was de- railed. Section men were called out at 2 a. m. to dig out the train. They worked in the teeth of a biting gale until sunrise when the train was re- leased. The coaches were kept warm so none of the passengers suffered from the cold despite the fact th&t the temperature dropped below xere-
 The belated train was in charge of Conductor James Mccormick of xhjs place and the three engines were manned by Engineers Ahearn of Win sted, Hosier of Millerton and George Deiter also of this town. a4A aa8
 1t was g o'clock Monday morn ing before the train reached Win sted, much to the relief of the tkfrty passengers who had spent the night on the train. eF at
 Monday no trains from the easf reached Canaan; the 2.1O from the west spending the night here. Tues- day afternoon at o'clock delay6h passengers arrived from tKs west and it was 4.3O before the train aS- rived from the east.
 Local mails were out of the quess tion except to those points that could be reached by way of the Berkshire division. New York papers arrived from the south at 10:07 Tuesday.
 The local merchants tell us that stocks in some lines are getting low. Ives & Pierce have been unable te fill orders for oats and corn, for while they have enough at nearby points-Salisbury, Great Barrington and New Milford the railroad au- thorities decline to haul the freight.
 The Borden plant was out of coal Tuesday and but for the timely ar- rival of car, would have had to close on Wednesday.
Connecticut western news., 1920-02-19
seoville Resigns chairmanship

Robert Scoville, chairman of the federal fair price committee for Con necticut, announced his resignation last Friday, giving as his reason the pressure of private business. Mir Scoville's home is in Salisbury and during the war he was federal food director for this state. Recently he came out with a declaration in favor of Herbert Hoover for the presiden- tial nomination.
Connecticut western news., 1920-02-19
Lime Rock
Trinity Church Lenten Services
NicolI Residence Sold

w. W. Nicoll has sold his residence at the corner of Taconic ave. and Oak street Great Barington to Miss Dorothy Lewis of Brooklyn, N. Y, who with her mother, Mrs. William Runyon will take possession about May 1st. The NicoH family are we'll known in Canaan; at one time A. W. Nicoll and his son Harry being in the lime business here.
Connecticut western news., 1920-02-19
Lenten Supper

The ladies of the Methodist church are planning to hold Lenten sup per in the church dining rooms on Friday evening, February 20th. Sup per will be served from 5.30 to 8 D. m. Price 50 cents. Following is the menu: Escalloped oysters, sal mon loaf, French fried potatoes, lima beans, cabbage salad, pickles, rolls, orange and lemon jelly with whip ped cream, cake and coffee.
Connecticut western news., 1920-02-19
Library Association Meeting

The annual meeting of the Con necticut Library Association will be held Friday, February 27, at Ru3sel Library, Middletown. All interested in library work will be welcome.
Connecticut western news., 1920-02-19

Arguments in the case of Ben jamin vs. Farnum will be heard before Judge Hinman in the superior court at Winsted next Monday.
Connecticut western news., 1920-02-19
Christ Church Notes
Lenten Services


 Sunday, g p. m., Holy Commun- ion; 4 p. m. Vespers and sermon. Ash Wednesday, 10 a. m., Litany and Holy Communion. Week days, Tuesday, 4 p. m., Vesper and Ad- dress. Thursday, 7:30 p. m. Lit any and address. Holy Week on Tuesday and Thursday, 10 a. m., Holy Communion. Easter Sunday, 7:00 a. m., Holy Communion and Il a. m. Holy Communion and ser mon.
 Lime Rock
 Trinity Church Lenten Services
 Sundays, 10:30 Holy Communion and sermon. Ash Wednesday, 7:3O p. m., Litany and addresses. Week days, Wednesday 4 p. m., Litany and address. Friday 7:30 p. m., Vesper and address. Holy week, Wednesday and Friday at 10 a. m., Holy Com munion. Easter Day, 10:30 Holy Communion and Sermon.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-11-28
POLICE FIX IDENTITIES
.0F P|ERCE's MURDERERs
1'rcndway md Mario Phillips Stick
to Story Of Party In Apart
menta Of Deceased.
tBy Associated Prcss.l

tBy Associated Prcss.1
PHILADELPHIA. PA, Nov. 27.--
After day of investigating nddi-
tional statements made by Peter ID.
rrcadway and Mario Phillips under
arrest hero In connection with the
killing Of Henry II. Pierce. manu-
facturcrs' salesman. found beaten to
death In his apartment last Monday,
detectives working on tho case de-
c!arcd they had cleared up all doubt
as to tho identity OF tho two men
alleged by the prisoners to have ac-
tually killed Pierce. Ono is referred
To by Trcadway and his girl COM
panion as All" Smith and the other
as Jack"
Tho police have found that the two
mon. who are missing from their
usual haunts In this city, arc we'll
known locul characters. a descrip-
ton Of them has been sent broadcast
by tho Police Department, and tonight
a report was received that two men
answering the descriptions were seen
In Cincinnati. The Cincinnati au-
thoritics havo been asked to investi-
gate.
Treadway and tho girl were put
through further examinations. They
continue to stand by their story that
they were having party in Pierce's
apartment when tho two men en-
tered. held up Pierce and when he
showed resistance. hit him with a
pipe wrench. The girl and Tread
way also hold fast to tho story that
The two men compelled them to drive
10 Wheeling. w. Va. where they dis
appeared and left the couple almost
pennilcss.
Detectives looking up Trcadways
career said II h?s been established
mat he never was boxer. He had
nsAunaI tho nnmc OF nYnlnt, Igc.t
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-11-28

promptly. and that December 10 will
see the Presbyterian debt OF honor"
wiped out, were emphasized by Pres
byterian leaders In statement Is
sued at headquarters here today.
Tho statement was based on re-
ceipts to date which show that on
November &c, the central receiving
agency OF the New Era movement
had on hand I17.638 already paid in
on tho debt
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-11-28

and had his photograph takon In
prize ring costumes, detectives said,
to mako hit" with girl acQunint-
ancea
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-11-28
PRESBYTERIANS WILL
PAY DEBT OF HONOR
December 10 Will See Last OF Inter-
Church World Movement, In
Statement.
rBy Associated Press. ]

Thy Associated Prcss.l
NEW YORK. Nov. 27.-Assuranccs
that tho 100000 Presbyterian un-
derwritinS OF the lnterchurch
World Movement will be paid
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-11-28
srny Brrnk Iyitb C:re.L,

ATHENS. Nov. 27.-SerbIa, II is
stated here. intends to break of her
alliance with the Greeks IL former
King Constantine returns to tho
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-11-28

SpartanburE business Man Die,.
SPARTANBURG. s. c.. Nov. a.
Walter Allen, aged sc, q leading busi-
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-08-25
YANKS TO HAVE GROUNDS.
League Moguls Decide to Build Their
Own Field.

The New York Yanks will have their
own grounds in the future and will aban-
don tho Polo Grounds, which are the
property of the New York Nationals. This
became known yesterday at meeting of
the American League moguls, held in the
Bellevue-Stratford. The announcement of
the intention of the Yanks was voiced by
Colonel Rupert.
According TO the present scheme of
baseball in Manhattan tho Yanks have
been renting the Polo Grounds annually
from the Giants and they have lease for
next season. The popularity OF Babe
Ruth and the climbing Yanks this season
has made the metropolis kind of forget
their forrner idols of the Polo Grounds,
the Giants, hence the request that the
Yanks seek Fairgrounds Of their own.
The Yankee management has several
sites in view, and will commence action
to secure one Immediately.
The Mays incident was only discussed
informally. The only formal action taken
on the matter was the unanimous decision
of the league 10 send resolutions to Mrs
Chapman, widow Of the Cleveland player.