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The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1920-08-03

! London, Aug 3.-Provisional
Soviet has been formed in parts
Of Poland and is occupied by the
Soviet troops, according to a Mos
cow wireless.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1920-08-03

quest Of Harding tomorrow.
Marion, Aug. Ex-senator Har-
ding rolled up his sleeves today
and made up" first page Of his
newspaper here while motion pic
, ture machines recorded his ac-
tions. Employees gathered to see
their boss work while they loafed.
r. Chicago, Aug. 3.-The Euro
pean war talk sent wheat sky
kroceting today, the upward swing
/, Of fifteen Gets per bushel occur
ing in a single hour.
; Washington, Aug. 3.-Rear Ad-
miral Grayson began vacation to-
day stating present condition has
shown such marked Improvement
It is not necessary to put him un-
oer care ''l ahother physician.
Miami, Fla, Aug. 3.-State
troops mobilized yesterday be-
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taken over by court martial even
TO the extent OF settling civil dis
Putes' mfllctlng tines and bind
ing accused persons over to keep
peace under terms OF the new
Irish bill made public today.
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New York, Aug. 3.-AutOpsy
over the body OF Mrs. Eugene Le
Roy, the trunk victim failed 70
show traces Of poison and examln..
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1920-08-03

| Philadelphia, Aug. 3.-Federal
authorities today announced that
the man arrested at Egg Harbor,
N. J. yesterday in connection
,, with kidnapping baby. Cough
lis is the Individual who wrote
,babv's father under name Of "The
Crank" inducing the latter to
place $4,000 at a lonely spot.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1920-08-03

Dayton, Aug. 3.-Mrs. Abby
Scott Baker, Chairman Of the Ma
tional Womans Party, told Gov.
Cox today that unless efforts were
increased the Tennessee legisla-
ture was certain to reject sur
frage. She askeed him to press
suffrage cause more vigorously
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1920-08-03
THE LATEST
TELEGRAPH
DISPATCHES
GATHERED FROM ALL PARTS
OF THE WORLD
JP UNTIL FOUR O'CLOCK P. M

Warsaw, Aug 3.-Americatl
Consslate is sWamped by Amer1-
cans and others requesting pass
ports.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1920-08-03
CITIZENS MASS NEE TING
IN RALEIGH AUGUST 10TH.

Scotland S N! Neck, N. G.
in THE city Of Raegh Tues
s% e s 9 for in alt % Of of S
Carolina.
for the w ye % 6on S5eS6 k6ABs 3 issue publish this
We cordially invite and earnestly request you1 paper
Thanking for courtesy in this matter appre
eatng sSr,: your cooperation and sistance
r. l.. Kirkpatrick, Chairman,
- Committee of Arrangements
N c. Good Roads Association
TUESDAY, AUGUST 10
900 A. M.
Parade by Corps Icemoree and High
Point Brass Bands
MORNING SESSION
Col T. L.. Kirkpatrick Presiding
Convention called to order Presiding Officer
Rector Of the Church Of the Good Shepherd Raleigh,
Response Address Of Major Wade H. Phillips
Song by Audience-"old North State
~ National War Camp Music Director, New York-----~
Secretary of County North
Carolina, Gastonia, N G.
Statement Of the Purpose Object Of
App'in'neat m :ss Of Of E Committees
AddressS and County Highways Their Relations
Functions W. A. McGr
President North Carolina Good Roads Association, Whining
ton, N. G..
|Address-'What Good Roads Mean to the Home
Lfe Loula
Asheville,. N. c.
the State and National Must
Cooperate With County Governments the Constitution
and Maintenance Of Inter ard IntraState Highways
Hon w. c. Jones
President State Association Ctty Commissioners
Carolina, High Point, N.
Address, The Necessity of Bond Issue for the
Of State System Of Modern Highways Hon H. G. Shirley
Secretary Federal Highway Council,
Washington, D.
AFTERNOON SESSION
23O P M.
Hon. w. A. McGrt Presiding
Singing Audience Shumway
National War Camp A1Jsic Director, New York
Address, Why North Carolina Should Proceed
Adopt and Construct Modern System Of State High
ways Joseph Hyde Pratt
Director Norsh Carolina Geological Survey,
Chapel Hill, N. c.
tAddressThe Cost of Being in the Mud from Merchants
Charlotte, N. G.
|AddressThe Imperative Duty the State
and Maintain Impartial State System Of Hard-Sur-
fort tho Ropef Of Tic
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1920-08-03

and she will make a similar re-
quest Of Harding tomorrow.
Connecticut western news., 1920-10-07
GRAND OFFICERS VISIT
Enjoyable Time Had By Lady
 Masons Last Week

A special meeting of Esther chap ter, No. 72, O. E. S., was held in the Masonic lodge rooms last Wednes- day evening, the occasion being the annual visitation of the grand off cers. Past Grand Patron Frederick W. Sickle of Newington Junction, Worthy Grand Matron, Miss M. Louise Genand of Bridgeport, Asso- ciate Grand Matron, Mrs. Hattie M. Stickles of Newington Junction, Grand Conductress Mrs. Mabel E. Hitchcock of West Haven and Grand Warden, Mrs. Alice W. Peabody of Lakeville were among the 100 pres ent.
 Winsted, Lakeville, Millerton and Amenia, N. Y, Seymour, Philmont, N. Y, Poughkeepsie and Norfolk were represented. After the open ing exercises two candidates, Mrs. Selma Lindell and Miss Ellen Lin dell, were initiated. The work was very highly commended by grand officers and visiting members. Asso- ciate Matron Ina Trieschmann on behalf of the chapter presented the worthy grand matron with a gift. Refreshments consisting of chicken salad, cottage cheese, rolls, cake, jello and whipped cream and coffee were served.
Connecticut western news., 1920-10-07
Cartwright for Senator

The democratic senatorial conven- tion for the 31st district held here Tuesday unanimously nominated Edward D. Cartwright of Cornwall for senator, E. O. Wagner of Lake vile, member of the democratic state central committee was chair man and E. c. Finney of Canaan clerk of the convention, which was attended by 30 delegates.
 MT. Cartwright represented Corn wall in the last session of the state legislature as representative. He fla vored woman suffrage and child vel fare legislation.
 The nominee was born in East Canaan 33 years ago and has wife and two children. He resided in Lime Rock before going to Cornwall, where he is proprietor of a garage business.
Connecticut western news., 1920-10-07
To Pool Milk

There is every indication at this writing that the policy of blending the proceeds from the sale of every members milk into a common pool will be an assured fact Contracts are pouring into the headquarters of the League by the thousands. Let ters and telegrams are coming from every county and every section of League territory, assuring the Lea que that the local branches are either already over the top or soon will be.
 A meeting of the Board of Direc- tors and county presidents of the Dairymen's League is called for this Thursday, October seventh, when it is probable that final arrangements will be made to carry out the orders of the dairymen that pooling be made operative as soon as possible.
Connecticut western news., 1920-10-07
Preston B. Burnett-An Appreciation

In the death of Preston B. Bur nett, announced last week in The News, Falls Village lost a most use- full and greatly respected citizen.
 He was born in Port Chester, N. Y. Sept. 9th, 1843. He married Miss Celia Smith in New Haven, and moved to Amesville in 1874, where he was employed in the R. R. Shops until their. removal. From that time he worked as machinist in the N. Y. N. H. Shops in Bridgeport. Four years ago he returned to Falls Village.
 He took deep interest in the Congregational church of Falls Vil- lage, and for twenty-one years was superintendent of the Sunday School and chorister of the church. For many years he was also a member of the committee of the Congregational Society, to which on his return to Falls Village he was reelected.
 Tlese labors and his cheerful spirit greatly endeared him to the church and congregation.
 But his activities and influence were by no means confined to the church. The whole community were helped and inspired by his upright and genuine kindness of heart He is deeply mourned by all who knew him.* e...
Connecticut western news., 1920-10-07
NORFOLK ELECTION RESULTS
Women Voters Responsible for Re!
 publican Success Monday

The business meeting in connec- tion with the annual town election Monday accepted all committee re- ports and named a committee of three-Rev. Fr. Mcdonald, A. s. G. Taylor and Prof. R. P. Paine-to report at future meeting concern ing a suitable soldiers memorial. It was voted to pay Carl Stoeckel $500 for his interests in the old town hall, thereby making the town. sole owner of the property. Thomas P. Higgins acted as chairman and A. P. Atwood as clerk. A total of 189 women voted and as 8 result the entire republican ticket was elected. The vote polled by each candidate follows:
 Assessors, W. W. Collar, 267, Moses J. Lamier 199, Olin E. Gibbs 27O, Lyman G. Tibbals 198; select men, A. P. Curtiss 255, John B. Cur tiss 211, George B. O'Connor 259, J. A. Maolney 210; tax collectors, J. N. Cowles 265, John F. Whalen 203; registrars of voters, Ellis Syl- vernale 267, Joseph Carroll POI /; auditors, G. T. Johnson 267, William L. Whalen 199; board of relief, M. E. Snow 268, Haryr E. Cook 200; grand jurors, A. P. Atwood 273, James J. Torrant 200, Lemuel P. Humphrey 270, Charles H. Caul 199, William H. Smith 195, w. Ham, ilton Smith 269; constables, Charles Hotchkiss 268, R. J. Bunyon 200, George B. O'Connor 27O, Samuel Chattleton 200, William Tobin 199, Frederick Spaulding 268, Henry Sweet 2e8, William Curtiss POI ; school board, Janette P. Butler 264, William B. Dyer POP, Harry H. Cook 2e4, James A. Torrant 2O5.
Connecticut western news., 1920-10-07
COAL SHORTAGE FELT AS
 COOL WEATHER COMES
Local Dealers Unable to Supply Present
 Demand

The shortage of coal is felt all over New England generally, but up to the present time Canaan people have been able to keep comfortable. Now, however, with cooler weather coming many are wondering what to do about fuel for heating. Up to last week there was no coal of any description in town and at this writing there is but little.
 Local dealers have orders on their books for about 800 tona which when reduced to carloads, means that more than twenty cars of coal is needed to supply immediate wants. Business places and the schools are the hardest hit by the shortage and unless some coal is delivered to the schools soon other means of provid- ing heat must be adopted.
 The following is a review of an investigation made by the State Chamber of Commerce:
 Investigations conducted by the Connecticut Chamber of Commerce during the past two weeks show that the shortage of hard coal is very serious in the state. but that there probably can be enough secured and transported to supply the daily needs of the people if the following rules are observed. The Chamber rec ommends:-
 First. The people should con- serve hard coal. They should use substitutes so far as possible, and be satisfied with lower temperatures, as was done during the war.
 Second. The people should be reasonable with their dealers, in other words, an appeal is made to the people to aid the retailers. They should be satisfied with deliveries on the installment plan. A maximum installment of one months supply is recommended.
 Third. Dealers should for A time observe the installment plan of de- livery, and the above limit. The dealer who fails to do so for the s@ # (Continued on page 8)
Connecticut western news., 1920-10-07
M. E. Church Notes
Eastern Standard Time


 Prayer meeting was held last even ing Wednesday,. at 6:3O.
 The entertainment by the young people for the benefit of the Piano Fund will be held this (Thurs) even ing at Odd Fellows Hall at o'clock. Friday, there will be a Methodist Episcopal Conference of the Housa- tonic Valley held at the M. E.. Church. There will be an afternoon session opening at o'clock (day- light saving tine) with several good addresses during the afternoon. At $ o'clock a banquet will be served in the church for all delegates. In the evening at 8 o'clock there will be an address given by Bishop Will son.
 On Saturday afternoon at 12:30 (standard time) Bishop Wilson will give an address in the church here at Canaan. A cordial invitation is extended to all in the community. The regular services next Sunday, Morning Worsehip at 9:30, Sab bath School at 10:45.
 Epworth League Service Sunday evening at 5:3O.> Topic, "What Christ Does for the Christian Ref. John 15: Is 14-16. Leaders, Mrs. Badgley and Miss Fanny Jackson. s' Evening worship at 6:30. The Kensington Club will meet on Tuesday afternoon, Oct. 18th with Mrs. Walter Hayes.
Connecticut western news., 1920-10-07
FIREMEN's LYcEUM COURSE
Next-Entertainmen To Be Held on Tuesday, October 18th

It was the census of opinion of those few people who attended the first entertainment of the Lyceum Course, namely, "The Tennessee Duo," last week, that it was shame to think that Canaan people neglect ed the opportunity offered them to hear a first class entertainment, as there were less than 100 present at this entertainment. Those who were fortunate enough to be present felt more than repaid, and it does seem a disgrace to think that a cheaper entertainment seems to appeal more and draw larger crowd than some meritious artists like those appearing in this Lyceum Course. Further more it, does not seem as though the people of Canaan were properly backing up the Bremen in their efforts to raise some funds for the completion of the fre-truck.
 There are four entertainments left in this Lyceum Course and the Com mittee in charge are selling the Course tickets for the remaining four concerts at $2.5O each, which gives the owner of the ticket a. re- serve seat throughout the entire re- mainder of the course.
 The next entertainment will be given Tuesday, October 18th, at which time The Beatrice Weller and Company, combining instrumental and vocal music and cartoonist ap- pear. Miss Beatrice Weller, who heads this, Company, has been char acterized as easily one of the best cartoonist on the platform. Miss Charlotte Maloney, a violinist and W. Leslie Dale, baritone make up this. Company and have been re- ceived everywhere with the greatest applause.
 The next number on the program includes Beilhartz, the entertainer, who has been termed America's greatest character artist. His favor ties are "The Hoosier School-mas- ter", "The Music Master" and Keeping up with Lizzie"
 On Monday, December 9th, the Bell Ringing Male Quartet appears anu nave proven CO D0 uOC OHly great vocalists but put on a real novelty program with bells.
 On Monday, January 13, 1921, Carveth Welles, the noted Malay explorer and lecturer will appear MT. Welles lived in the jungles on the Malay Peninsula for over six years and was sent there by the Brit ish Government to carry on explora- tion work. He is assisted by Mrs Welles, demonstrating the gorgeous costume of the Malay people. This lecture alone is worth the entire price of the Lyceum Course and MT. .Welles appears only through a for tunate engagement made by the Lyceum Bureau.
 It does seem as though there ought to be large sale of tickets for the remainder of this Course. These tickets are now on sale at Judge Roraback's Law Office.
Connecticut western news., 1920-10-07
MARGARET s. NORTON
 SAILS FOR THE ORIENT
Salisbury Girl Leaves With Other Teachers for
 China

Lured to the Orient by offers of higher pay than that given by edu- cational institutions in the United teachers are leaving this port for the Far East. The China Mail Steam ship Company's liner Ranking sailed last Monday with scores of teachers. These included Miss Margaret s. Norton of Salisbury, Conn, who is enroute to Shanghai. According to Miss Norton hundreds of teachers in the country are now preparing to leave home and cross the Pacific to the Orient.
 Missionaries and business repre- sentatives who sailed on the Ranking said that the majority of these tea chers will have to be replaced by others within another year, because young American women are soon lured from their work by offers of matrimony. Miss Norton said that Professor Gayley may be correct to a degree in announcing that ma jority of the young teachers consider CnelI VOCdLiOu ds prSpdIdIoIy course to matrimony, but she had planned nothing of the kind. Moving pictures of all of the teachers were taken before the Ranking sailed.
 Miss Norton is graduate of Taconic School, a private school in Lakeville and also of Wellesley College. She taught in a private school in Chicago for two years and for the past year has been engaged in religious work in Baltimore, Md.
Connecticut western news., 1920-10-07
HUNTING SEASON IS
 NOW IN FULL SWING
Dates of Open Season for Birds and
 Animals

A complete list of the dates on which various animals, birds and water foul may be hunted is printed herewith. For the sake of keeping in touch with the law every hunter should 'paste this in his hat" there by possibly saving himself from arrest.
 Open seasons: Deer. Owner of agricultural lands, member of fam fly, or employee may kill deer with a shotgun at any time on such lands when damaging fruit trees or grow ing crops, but such killing or wound ing must be reported to the com missioners within 12 hours.
 Hare, rabbit (except Belgian or German hare, unprotected), Oct. B. Dec. IA.
 Gray squirrel, quail, ruffed grouse, pheasant (introduced), Hungarian partridge, woodcock, Oct. 8-Nov. 23.
 Duck, goose, brant, Oct. 1-Jan. 15.
 Coot (mudhen), gallinule, Oct. l. Dec. 31.
 Black-bellied and golden plovers, yellowlegs, Sept. 1-Nov. 30.
 Wilson or English snipe, Oct. l. Nov. 80.
 Rail, other than coot and gallinule, Sept. 12-Nov. 30.
 No open Season: Dove, swans, wood duck, cider ducks, auks, bit terms, fulmars, gannet, grebes, gull lemots, gulls, herons, jaegers, looms, murres, petrels, shearwaters, terms, and all shore birds (except wood cock, Wilson snipe or jacksnipe, black-bellied and golden plovers, and yellowlegs). .-r. .. =.
 Hunting and fishing licenses: Non resident: Game, S10.25; fish, $2.25. Alien, $15.25. Resident citizen, S1.25. Not issued to persons under 16. Issued by city or borough clerk. No license required of resident and his children to hunt during open season on land on which he is actu- ally domiciled if land is not used for club or shooting purposes. '...
 Bag limits and possession: Six gray squirrels day, 80 a season; 8 rabbits day, 30 season; 5 each of quail and woodcock a day, 36 each a season;3 8 ruffed grouse day, 21 a. season; Hungarian cartridges a day, 2s a. season; pheasants day, 15 season; 25 in all of ducks, geese, and brant, but not exceeding geese and brant day; 10 in all of plover, yellowlegs, and Wilson snipe 35 sora and 25 in all of other rails, coot, and gallinules day, but not more than 35 in all of sora and other rails. Possession of rails permitted during first 10 days of close season.
 Sale: Sale of squirrels, rabbits, and introduced pheasant permitted during open season. Sale of other game prohibited.
 Export: Export of quail, ruffed grouse, and woodcock prohibited {; provided, a nonresident icensee un- der permit may take out in his imme- diate possession game lawfully killed, when duly tagged, if not for sale; but not more than two days limit of migratory birds shall be ex- ported in any one calendar week.
Connecticut western news., 1920-10-07
The Potato Crop

Late blight has caused a decrease in the official estimate of the potato crop in northern Maine. In Maine, as whole, 23,246,O00 bushels are now forecasted, in contrast with a yield last year of 24,48O,O00 bushels.
 The total estimated crop in New England is 37,176,O0O, as compared with 35,080,OOO last year. For the whole United States, the estimated yield is 412,933,00O bushels. Last years crop was 57,900,000.
Connecticut western news., 1920-10-07
MAJORITY BALLOTS CAST
 FOR REPUBLICANS
7 Women Help Elect
 Officers of the -.sr Town

Election day, last Monday, was an unusually quiet one, due to the fact that there was no contest for town officers. The number of ballots cast was PA of which four were spoiled; {; three being blank and on the fourtn a check mark was used in place or the "x'' required by law. Of the total ballots 143 were straight re- publican, 45 straight democratic and 22 split. The only two names on the entire ticket not elected were E. B. Stone for Board of Keller ana R. D. Miller for Grand Juror.
 While the number of ballots cast was unusually small, 67 women took advantage of their right to vote ana Miss Mary Tierney was the hrst woman to cast ballot. The small number of ballots spoiled reflects considerable credit on the women voters and proves that they are fully prepared to take their place, if not with the men, just little above them when it comes to intelligent voting. =, Following is list of officers with the votes cast for each:
 Republican
 Assessor, l.. E. Hester, 156.
 Board of Relief, George K. Good / win, 158.
 Selectmen, William J. Reel, lo7, Burton J. Stratton, 155. \ Agent of Town Deposit: Fund, F. R. Collin, 154.
 Auditor, John B. Reed, 15S.
 Grand Jurors, George s. Fuller, 157, Howard Lathrop, 157, George VanDeusen, 153.
 Collector of Taxes, David Roger, r53.
 Constables, George H. Trieschman, 156, Allyn Fuller, 156, Howard Law renee, 145, no nomination 149.
 Registrar of voters, J. Clinton Roraback, 155. ..
 Town School Committee, G. Willis Parsons, 153. .s... Library Director, Mary E. Adams, 153. E.... .....
 Democratic
 Assessor, l.. E. Hester, 61.
 Board of Relief, E. B. Stone, 50. .Selectmen, William J. Reel, 61, J. William Morris, 64.
 Agent of Town Deposit Fund, F. R. Collin, 62.
 Auditor, George F. Hardenbergh, 63. ....
 Grand Jurors, R. D. Miller, 60, Dewey c. Canfield, 61, Samuel G. Camp, 65. -...
 Collector of Taxes, David Roger, Constables, George H. Triesch- man, 61, Allyn Fuller, 61, Howard Lawrence, 61, c. G. Thompson, 62. Registrar of voters, N. W. Moore, 61.
 Town School Committee, May A. Camp, GA.
 Library Director, Mary E. Adams, e2.
 Annual Meeting The annual town meeting was held in the town hall at 1 o'clock. J. B. Reed was moderator and B. C.. Finney, clerk. Tn reading part of . the town report question was raised as to the small income, which Select man Hardenbergh answered by stat ing that $8O4 was due from rent of the town hall. It was voted to ac- cept the report.
 When the budget came up for discussion, Allyn Fuller asked for an appropriation of $2O0 extra to catalogue all books in the Douglas Library. The motion was carried. It was also voted tos increase the salary of the first selectman to $200 per annum and decrease the salaries of
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Connecticut western news., 1920-10-07
Pilgrim Church Notes
 Standard Time Given
Friday and Saturdav

Friday and Saturday
 Litchfeld County Sunday School Conference at Winsted.
 Sunday
 Regular Morning Service of wor- ship at 9:30. Sunday School at 10:45. Joint Service of the Christian En- deavor Society and the Epworth League at the Methodist Church at 5:30. Topic: What Christ does for the Christian. John 15, 1-10, Ia, IG.
 About a dozen people from the church attended the annual meeting of the Litchfield Northwest Associa- tion on Tuesday at West Cornwall. A fine program, bountiful hospitality and splendid attendance were fea- lures of the gathering.