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Connecticut western news., 1920-05-13
BASE BALL ITEMS
Season Will Open Here oi
 Memorial Day

At a meeting of the Canaan Base ball team last week, Ivanhoe Scott was elected captain for this year. Practice sessions for the team are held on Tuesday and Thursday each week. This week the practice has been changed from Thursday to Friday night. Games are being booked with fast teams in western Connecticut and eastern New York, including the High Rock A. c. of Philmont, N. Y., East Canaan and Scoviles of Waterbury.
 The first game of the season will be played on Monday, May 31st with Norfolk. A morning game will be played at Norfolk and the afternoon game will be played on the local field. Girls Team
 A number of the young ladies have organized a baseball team and the first meeting was held Saturday evening. Following are the officers elected:
 Manager, Mary B. Tierney; Cap tain, Florence Adams; secretary and treasurer, Katherine A. I. Mansfield. Those present last Saturday evening were: Mrs. Leonard Franks, Made line Coe, Florence Adam, Mary M. Mansfield, Josephine R. Flynn, Mary Tierney, Katherine Mansfield, Marion Higgins, Mrs. Fred Brewer, Mrs. Joe Franks, Bertha Wellner, Mary Roger First practice was Wednesday even ing.
Connecticut western news., 1920-05-13
VERDICT FOR NORFOLK
 IS UPHELD BY COURT
Long Drawn Out Case Ends In Favor of
 Defendant

The superior courts verdict for the town in the automobile damage suit of William F. Murphy of Tor rington, administrator, against tho town of Norfolk is upheld in deci- sion handed down by the supreme court of errors. The case went to the supreme court on an appeal bt the plaintiff. 1t was an action brought by the administrator to re- cover damages for injury and death of the plaintiff intestate alleged to have been caused by a defect in the highway on the road south of Nox- folk on August IS, 1916. Judge John P. Kellogg, trial judge in the superior court, instructed the jury to return a verdict for the defendant
 The facts showed that on the day in question, the plaintiff intestate was riding in a motor car and the car went down an embankment, when one or more loose stones in the roadway gave way. The plaintiff claimed the town was at fault in not maintaining a railing along the road at place where it was raised above the adjoining ground, and that the highway was defective. The trial judge instructed a verdict for the defendant on the ground that under the statute, the town was not bound to maintain or keep in repair any aided highway and therefore was not liable to damages for inju- ries due to the defective condition of such highway.
 The evidence was that after the road was completed, the repairs were made by the town of Norfolk paying one-quarter of the costs The only question involved in the appeal was, whether the trial judge erred ia ordering a verdict for the defendant
 Judge Beach found that there was no error and said in part: ''It IS en- tirely reasonable and proper that the commissioner should be held liable for injuries caused by a neglect ts repair such highway and not the town which has nothing to do with such repairs, except pay one-quarter of the costs. The state, in recogns- tion of its ancient policy, has by Sec tion 1,515, consented that its agent may be sued. 1t is said that becausa this section is printed in the chapt4s entitled, Trunk Line System 1t does not relate to state highways. But the subtitle of the secion in 'quas- tion is. Damages for injuries sus- tained on state highway, and it's lan- guage authorizes an action against the highway commissioner for inJu- ries sustained, by means of defccI tive road or bridge which it Is the duty of the state highway commits sioner to keep in repair, or by reasSns of the want of such bridge or part of road so raised any railing or,fehce on the side of above the adjoining ground a sto be unsafe for travel which railing or fence it is the duty of the said highway commissioner ta erect and maintain"
Connecticut western news., 1920-05-13
MANY FARMS ON MARKET
Connecticut Leads New England in
 Production of Hay

According to a book published by the state board of agriculture, there are many farms in this state for sale, with Litchfield County leading with twenty-five, Windham second and Hartford third. The latter has eleven farms for sale., This state produced more hay in 1919 than any other New England state. The value of the hay crop was $12,576,000. During the year 4,90O,O0O bushels of corn and 2,476,00O bushels of potatoes were raised. The total value of wheat, hay, tobacco, oats, barley and buckwheat in this state was $39,- 576,0O0. Connecticut was second to Maine. . ....\
 On the first of this year, Connecti- cuts crops were. listed as follows: |: Tobacco, $1s,00O,O0O; hay, $12,0o0- 900; corn, $8,000,000; potatoes, $4,- 076,0O0 and oats, $S21,O0O.
Connecticut western news., 1920-05-13
M. LUX LOSES LEG
 IN AUTO ACCIDENT
Was Returning Home From
 Play When Struck by Car

Matthias Lux of Great Harrington known throughout this section by his monumental work, was struck by a car in Great Harrington last Wednes- day night as he was returning home from the theatre. As result of the accident his right leg was amputa- ted below the knee.
 The accident occurred about 11:30 Wednesday evening on a cross walk on South Main street, the rear mud guard of a Ford car driven by Russell A. Spaulding of Richmond, Mass, knocking him down. His right leg was badly broken and on his removal to Fairview hospital was attended by Dr. Cavanaugh. Thurs day morning Dr. I. s. F. Todd of of Pittsield, assisted by Dr. Cavan- augh and Dr. Schultes amputated the limb below the knee.
 MT. Lux is 65 years of age and is one of the best known German resi- dents in Great Harrington, where he is engaged in the monumental busi- ness. He has lived in the town ever since the Searles mansion was erect ed, coming at that time to work on the house as stone cutter.
 Russell A. Spaulding of Richmond, the driver of the car, was in the dis trict court, Great Harrington, Thurs day morning on three complaints and his case was continued. The com plaints were, operating an automo- bile so as to endanger the lives and the safety of the public; leaving the scene of an accident, and operating an automobile in a reckless manner. Through his attorney, Charles Gid dings, the reading of the complaints was waived, and the defendant en- tered a plea of not guilty. Lawyer John Stone appeared for the com monwealth. Special Justice H. c. Joyner, who was on the bench, plac- ed bail at $9OO, $500 for each case. The bonds were furnished by Fred erick A. Phelps, farmer of Great Harrington. s.s
 Spaulding, who is 20 years old, is employed on the country estate of Judge Mayer in Stockbridge. The accident occurred after he and two comrades, Walter Stanard and George Bolton, had attended a per formance at the Mahaiwe theater.z
Connecticut western news., 1920-05-13
Community Association

A special meeting of the Canaan Community Association will be held in Odd Fellows Hall, Thursday evening, May 2O,. at 6:3O standard time. The purposes of this meeting are to discuss incorporation and amendment of the bylaws. The regu- lar annual meeting will follow, at which time the reports will be given, there will be election of di- rectors for the coming year, and any other business that may come before the meeting will be discussed. All the members of and everyone in terested in this Association are urg- ed to be present.
Connecticut western news., 1920-05-13
Oldest Masonic Tyler Dies

Henry Herrick Flint, the oldest Tyler of a Masonic Lodge in the Uni ted States in point of service, and for more than fifty years an Odd Fellow, died in hospital in Wor- cester, Mass. Saturday, after a short sickness. He was widely known among the Masonic fraternity throughout New England. He had Tyled the Masonic bodies of Wor- cester since 1873. He was a Knight Templar and 33d degree member of the Scottish Rite bodies. His funeral was held from Masonic Temple Tuesday afternoon.
Connecticut western news., 1920-05-13
Pilgrim Church Notes Time given is Eastern Standard

E1A@r1m AnurCn NOIeS
 Time given is Eastern Standard Time. .....
 Thursday ., Variety Entertainment in the Church Parlors under the auspices of the Young Woman's Guild. Program will begin at 2 p. m.
 - Friday Regular weekly meeting of the Mission Circle at the home of Mrs. Chas. Adam at 200 p. m. The Women's Missionary Society will meet with Mrs. Wilcox on Fri day afternoon at 2:30.
 Sunday Regular Morning Service of Wor- ship at 10:30.
 Sunday School immediately at the close of the morning service. The Brotherhood class will meet at the close of the Morning service. Topic, Clean Athletics, Athletics as an agency for moral education. Leader, Dr. J. E. Hassett.
 Christian Endeavor Meeting at 6:45. Topic, Religion Pays. Leader Miss Regina Adams.
 Monday
 The Young Woman's Guild will meet.
 Coming May 24th The Annual Spring Dinner of the Pilgrim Brotherhood will be held at the church parlors Monday evening, May 24th. Dinner will be served at 2 o'clock at 75 cents per plate. The men are asked to gather at 6:30 to meet the speakers, Rev. R. M. Tim berlake of Dalton, and Rev. Samuel T. Clifton of Winsted. An evening full of interest and good fellowship ! is assured
Connecticut western news., 1920-05-13
Variety Entertainment

Don't forget the Variety Enter tainment on this Thursday evening, to be given by the Young Woman's Guild of Pilgrim Church. The fea- lures of the program have grown more various and more wonderful since last we announced them. For instance there is the Parmadski Male Quartet. Don't miss them. The program will begin at 2 o'clock. Ad- mission 35 cents. Proceeds will go toward helping to cover pledges made by the Guild for the support of Armenian Orphans. Children of the Primary Department admitted free of charge.
Connecticut western news., 1920-05-13
Auto Club Board Meeting

The board of governors of the Litchfeld County Automobile club met last Wednesday night at the Elks' clubhouse in Torrington and discussed matters which are to be brought up at the annual meeting of the club to be held in Winsted Wednesday night. N. D. Holbrook, vice-president, of Thomaston pre- sided in the absence of President Waitt of Sharon who is in France. About 15 members of the board were present.
Connecticut western news., 1920-05-13
SCHOOL HAS
 COMPLETED FULL TERM
Excellent Work at East Ca
 naan for Foreign Pop ulation

Wednesday evening, May Q, closeu the full term of seventy-five sessions of the East Canaan evening school, the second year in which it has been in operation under the efficient lea dership of Miss Catherine Finnegan.
 This year there has been an in- crease in the total registration, 70 names having been on the roll dur ing the term, with an average at tendance of 8, the school closing with an attendance of 13, including all ages, from those of 12 years up to full grown men and women.
 The subjects taken up have been much like the regular day school curriculum, reading, writing, spell ing, arithmetic, civics, and current events. The pupls showed an under standing of the subjects taught that would have done credit to any school composed of native born Americans, responding to questions on the state and National government in a man ner that proved their having grasp ed the principles of civil affairs.
 Two of the pupils read easily from the blackboard a lesson in English, ,both of the girls having come to this country since the first of the year, knowing not a word of the language. They entered the day school and in April started in the evening school, making remarkable progress in their work. Last year the school was composed of men and boys, but this season the women and girls have begun to find out how much there was to be gained by the two hours of study and have become some of the most enthusiastic students.
 A pleasing feature of the school has been the voluntary attendance of several of the pupils from the day school, who have closely followed the work being done, rendering any assistance to the beginners that was asked of them by the teacher in charge. b. r"fNt
 F. E.. Harrington, state inspector of evening schools, has submitted to Supervisor ". M. Teague the fol- lowing report of his visit to the school. "This was my second visit to Miss Finnegan,s- school at East Canaan. It is noteworthy that as the school has decreased from re- movals from town of some of the pupils, Miss Finnegan and MT. Teague have promptly made a cam paign to enter newcomers, with the result that Miss Finnegan's group in cludes all from beginners to men well advanced. Two newcomers in the school are two Italian girls of about 12 and IA, who have been in this country only short time. They were totally ignorant of English when they arrived. I need not say more of Miss Finnegan's excellent work"
 The enthusiasm evinced by those in attendance and their appreciation of the advantages afforded, has shown to those in charge that the evening school is quite worth while; many of the pupils expressing re- gret that the sessions could not be continued longer, and earnestly hoping that another year they might have the same privilege afforded them. v.
Connecticut western news., 1920-05-13
Public Health Association Meeting

The regular meeting of the Litch- field County Public Health Associa- tion will be held at the Garfield Hotel, Canaan, Conn.,, Thursday, May 27, 1920, at Il A. M. Eastern Standard Time. Dr. c. J. Bartlett of New Haven, director of the Connec- ticut State Laboratory, will address the meeting on "The work of the State Laboratory in relation to Health Officers" A special dinner vii be served at the Methodist Church Parlors at 1 p. m., Eastern Standard Time, tickets $1.50.
 All Health Officers are urged to attend, and a reasonable charge for attendance and expenses of Health Officers will be approved by the County Health Officer.
Connecticut western news., 1920-05-13
Brotherhood Dinner

The Pilgrim Brotherhood will hold it's annual Spring Dinner at 2 o'clock Eastern Standard Time on the even ing of Monday, May 24th. Rev. R. M. Timberlake formerly of Canaan and pr. Samuel T. Clifton of Win sted will be the speakers.
Connecticut western news., 1920-05-13
Scoville Buys Undertaking Business

G. c. Scoville, who has been con- nected with the undertaking business in Norfolk for the last 30 years, has purchased the undertaking business conducted under the name of the Afford estate of Winsted of Henry l. Bronson and will take possession on June 1. The business will be conducted on the same lines as at present with Capt. Amos Beecher, as funeral director and embalmer.
Connecticut western news., 1920-05-13
Graham C. Perry

Graham c. Perry, a native of Sal isbury, died in his S7th year at Providence, R. l., where he had lived since 1874, on Saturday afternoon He was an expert toolmaker. He ia survived by his wife, who was Miss Caroline k. Robinson of Litchfields a daughter, Mrs. Frederick w. Rob erts, and a brother, William F. Perry of Lakeville.
Connecticut western news., 1920-05-13
Public School Meeting

A public meeting in the interest of education will be held at the town hall, Canaan, Friday afternoon uk 2:3O daylight saving time, 1:30 standard time. The program i'm cludes music, speaking contest by pupils from Canaan, North Canaan. Salisbury, Sharon, Warren and also a spelling contest.
Connecticut western news., 1920-05-13

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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-04-26
MEXICAN REVOLT
4 MENACES PORTS
Rebel Forces Advance on Man.
III raniIlo and Mazatlan.
Cuaymas Captured
OIL. FIELDS THREATENED
By the Associated Press

Asus rriets, Sonora. April 26.-
Following the capture Of Guaymas, an .
other Pacific coast port of Mexico. Man e.
xanillo, state of Colima. is mcnsrcd by
revolutionary forces. according TO an
official bulletin issued by the Sonora
military officials here.
The bulletin said that General Ren q.
teria Luviano. who originally rrvoltcd
Ia the state Of MiChaocan, had invaded
Colima and was threatening the capital
city, Colima. and Mauzanillo.
Sonora military leaders tonight said
that Guaymas joined the revolution
when the state seeded without battle,
The port of Topoobampo was taken by
General Angel Flores during the first
week Of his campaign in that state.
they said.
Sonora officials said they believe the
desire for American warShips at Mex
lean ports was due TO the fear Of for
eiguers that Carranza' ) ships might
lombard the city. Naval bombardmeut
is expected at Mazatlau. the present
objective OF General Flores. it was said.
Tampico oil fields have been cut off
from rail communication with the bal.
ance Of Mexico by revolutionary troops,
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-04-26
Dainty Pink Crepe
Nightgowns at So

They arc in three Slip.nveN
styles that effectively combine
daintiness and durability.
One is a plain pink crepe, en-
hroidcrcd with pink and blue
French knots; another is pink
dotted crepe with blue-birds
scattered over il; the last is pink
checked bIue-bird crepe stitched
in blue.
CeDtrsD
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-04-26
PURE FOOD LAWS PUSHED
Federal Prosecutions Upheld in 4e
Out Of so Gases

Washington, April 26.--By \. p
Government charges involving viola !.
ton of pure food laws were upheld in
forty nine out of fifty eases recently
decided in federal courts, it was an.
nouuced today by the Department of
Agriculture. Ten actions were based
on the adulteration of tomato products,
including catsup.
Stock feed made from cottousced meal
or cake was the basis of eleven actions.
the most frequent charge being that OF
misbranding. Canned salmon was the
basis of four seizures. Spoiage was
the charge made in each seizure.
Seven actions were based on the charge
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-04-26
For Your Windows
Delight

White marquisettc curtains arc
of good "old-timc quality" as one
Of our statesmen said when han
ding them admiringly-and the
customer agreed. They have
deep hemstitchcd borders, wide,
pretty insertion and edging. So
a pair.
Couch hammOCks are $40,
$3.50, $3.50 to $40.
(CentraD
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-04-26
WOULD EMULATE WILSON
Liberal Candidate for Presidency o'
Chile Promises Reforms

santiago. Guile, April 26.-l By \.
r. Arturo Allcsandri, former minis
ter OF the Interior. was nominated for
president of Chile today by the couven
ticn of the allied liberal parties. lie
received sol Of total of 1880 votes.
He favors compulsory arbitration OF
labor disputes and reforms to improve
the legal status of women and said. il
elected, hc would cudcavor by progress
sivc policies TO emulate President VIII
son.
A convention of the moro moderate
liberal elements for the nomination of
candidate to oppose Scnor Allcsandri
will be held May n.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-04-26
ATLANTIC FLEET FOR N. Y.
No v. S, Warships at Guantanamo
Ordered TO Mexico

delayed - by a. P.D--No ships OF
the Atlantic fleet in Guantanamo bay
have been ordered to Mexican waters.
The feet will sail at . O'Clock Monday
for New York.
Admiral CoontS, chief of naval opera =
tions, will make the voyage on board
the flagship Pennsylvania and ii is ex .
pcctcd that Secretary Daniels will board
the flagship in the vicinity of Chcsa e
pcake Bay for the trip TO New York.
where the feet IS due TO arrive at about
1890 O'Clock Saturday morning. II
will remain in the North river until
May II for the purpose Of granting the
men shore liberty.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-04-26

according to information given out at
military headquarters by General II.
III \. Gales, commander in chief OF
the revolutionary forces in northwest
Mexico.
According to tho bulletin. General
Arnulfo Gomez is meuacing Tampico.
Washington. April 26.--(By A. Pl
A battle between Mexican federal troops
sent out from the Pacific port Of Maznt'
Ian TO meet the revolutionists marching
on that place is imminent. according TO
ndviccs received here today from Mex
leo.
The revolutionary army under General
Angelo Flores is rapidly approaching
Mazatlan. the adviccs said. while the
federal troops arc said to have burned
bridges aud TO have thrown mp fortiiica
tions apparently with the intention OF
making a stand.
General Porfirio Gonzalc. who re
bellcd last week at Linarcs. Nucvo
Leon. is said in Mexican official reports
to have been defeated by federal troops.
4 detachment of federal troops has
been sent from Mexico City to MiChoa.
can in an effort to prevent further re-
bcllion among the people of that state.
Los angeles. Cal. April 26.-iBy A,
r. - The city Of Guaymak. Sonora. on
the Gulf Of California. was captured
April H. without shot being fired by
5000 Sonora state troops. commanded
by General Angel Flores. according to
Captain y. X Jacobson. of the Gulf
Mail steamer \ehalcm. from tOrinto to
San Francisco. which arrived at Los
nrclS hnrhor Yesterday
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-04-26
National Lace Week Specials

An extraordinary opportunity to secure
al fraction of their worth; glance at the
some idea OF the values. The laces are fresh
French net.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-04-26
Grounded Yacht Elfay in Port

Washington. April 2G.-lBy \. p
Tho schooner yacht Elfay. owned by
Russell A. Algcr. of New York. arrived
at Hampton Roads today in tow Of the
coast guard Manning, which tioatCd it
yesterday from reef near Bufort,
y. {.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1920-06-08
TODAY's ANNIVERSARIES.

ls20.-British House OF Lords APP
pointed secret committee TO examine
the charges against Queen Caroline.
1S3l-Sarah X. Siddons, the first
tragic actres Of the English stage, died
in London. Born July 8, 1855.
1s4S-Governor Dewey presented his
first message to the legislature of the
new State of Wisconsin
1S67-Emperor Francis Joseph was
crowned king of Hungary at Butda-
Pesth
1S72-Act of Congress establishing
free delivery of mail In cities of $4,000
population and upward.
1876 George Sand" MADAME
DudevanO, the most famous of the
women novelists of France, died Born
in Paris, July 5, 1904.
1S94.-The first woman street clean
ing inspector was appointed in Chi
cago.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1920-06-08
EYES ON U. S. TREASURY.

Washington, June 4. - ut Is not
necessary to sell the United States in
order to get lower exchange rate"
declared Senator William Il. Borah, OF
Idaho. I'm debate in the Senate on In
ternal conditions In Europe. 81 am
thoroughly in favor OF restoring the
commercial and business relations be-
tween this country and Europe, but |
oppose the surrender of portion OF
the independence and the sovereignty
of this government to the domination
and control of foreign tribunal. The
great moving power behind the league
of nations from the beginning has been
international finance. If it were not
for the great material ersources and
the Treasury of the United States all
interest upon the part of Europe in
having the United States join the
league would cease The league is a
thoroughly war-organized machine.
The reason why they are interested in
having us join at this time is not the
ideal reason once promulgated, that II
would prevent war, but because the
Treasury OF the United States and the
taxpayers of the United States are es-
sential to the prosecution of war in
Europe and to the maintenance of the
imperialistic schemes of European ma
tinns