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Connecticut western news., 1920-03-25
LIME COMPANY WILL
 BUILD NEW HIGHWAY
Voted at Special Town Meet ing to Give Company Old
 Road for New

A special town meeting was held at the town hall on Monday after noon for the purpose of taking ac- tion on the proposed change in the highway near the Peirce & Freeman branch of the New England Com pany. Selectman N. Watson liar denbergh was elected moderator and Town Clerk E. c. Finney read the warning for the meeting.
 Wallace Canfeld stated that the company wanted to build new hydrating plant and the only feasible location was where the highway is now located. He stated that the company was willing to build a new road with a good rock bottom which would be an improvement to the present highway and showed a map giving the exact location, etc., of the present and proposed location. MT. Canfeld said if anyone would be injured by this change other meth ods would be used.
 Selectman Hardenbergh stated that the proposed layout would be much more available and convenient to the public and that MT. Canfeld's proposition seemed to him to be a good one. AS selectman of this town he approved of it. MT. liar denbergh also. said the town would be under absolutely no expense in the matter, the N. E. Lime Co.,, even agreeing to pay for advertising the meeting.
 The following resolution was pre- sented by MT. Canfeld and was un- animously adopted:
 <, That the town accepts of the pro- posed changes in the highway lead ing past the Peirce 6 Freeman Lime plant of the New England Lime Co.,, as shown on map made by Dewey c. Canfeld under date of Mar. 15, 1920. And upon the con- struction of good road by the said Lime Company over the new layout the Selectmen are hereby instructed to give to the New England Lime Company quit claim deed of the present highway, in exchange for deed of strip of land 40 feet wide along the new layout to be used for highway opposes.
Connecticut western news., 1920-03-25
M. E. Church Notes

The Ladies Aid Society will meet this (Thursday) afternoon with Mrs. Frank Coons.
 Prayer meeting this (Thursday) evening at 7:3O.
 Regular services next Sunday.
 Morning worship at 1O:3O.
 Sabbath School at 11:45.
 Epworth League Service at 6:30 p. m. Topic, "Our Country's Need of Christ" Leader, Miss Ebba Lindell.
 Evening worship at 7:3O.
 Junior League Monday afternoon at 3:30.
 There will be special Holy Week services held in the church on We'd nesday and Thursday evenings of next week at 7:3O.
 On Friday evening a Union Good Friday service will be held in the Congregational Church at 7:3O.
Connecticut western news., 1920-03-25
Death of Sheffield Resident

Thomas William Armstrong, 57, died at his home in Sheffield Satur- day afternoon. He was born in Salisbury, Conn, the son of Thomas and Frances Dickinson Armstrong, and had been a resident of Sheffield for 10 years. He is survived by his wife, two daughters, Lois, at home, and Mrs. Albert Chapin of Sheffield :; four sons, John and Thomas at home, Philip of Waterbury and Stephen of Torrington; three sisters, Mrs. Eva lima Silverna1l, Mrs. Almira Cole and Mrs. Emma Wilson, all of Salisbury. The funeral was held Tuesday after noon at 2:30, Rev. L. D. Bliss officia- ted. The body was placed in the Sheffield vault. MT. Armstrong was the father of John R. H. Armstrong, who is we'll known in this place.
Connecticut western news., 1920-03-25
LETTER TRAVELS YEARS
Mailed in. Washington 1914 Reaches
 Norfolk 1920

Postmaster General Burleson has out-Burlesonized himself, beating aH his own records in the delivery oE two letters in Norfolk, which hava been in the way from the national capital three years, two months and eighteen days. The letters, which were mailed in Washington, Decem- Der 26, 1914, at 10 p. m., according to the postmark, were addressed, in writing which is still very legible, to 'Mr. William Cobb, Norfolk, Conn.," The letters were not only mailed at the same hour on the day after Christmas in 1914, possibly bearing 1915 new year greetings, but they apparently have never been parted in their long journey from the land of the White House to this quiet Connecticut town, the envelopes in dicating that both missives were at the Albany, N. Y, terminal March 12, 1920, at 9 a. m., and they were received in Norfolk March 15, 1920.
 The letters have not yet been of fered to any library, although they have some historical value, as they were mailed before the United States entered the war and before President Wilson went to Europe the first time When they left Washington on their wanderings the President had not half completed his first term.-Hart- ford Courant.
Connecticut western news., 1920-03-25
SALISBURY AND FALLS
 VILLAGE COURT CASES
Mallory Granted Divorce and Judgment Given Hon.
 D. T. Warner

Several county cases were dis posed of in the short calendar session of the Superior court at Winsted on Monday. Judge William M. Maltbie was on the bench and granted sev- eral divorces.
 Walter William Mallory of Falls Village was divorced from Ida Watts Mallory and given the custody of seven of the eight children, Mrs. Mallory claiming he was not father of the eighth. They were married Oct. 16, 1902. She is now living with man named Booth and at one time ran away with a MT. Yale. Dorothy Mallory, Deputy Sheriff I. P. Hornbeck and William Watts, father of the defendant testified to Mrs. Mallory's conduct. J. c. Roraback appeared as counsel for Mallory.
 Judgment was granted to Hon. Donald T. Warner of Salisbury, Gustav Schwab of North East, N. Y, and Caroline c. Wells of Brewster, N. Y., clearing up the title to their tract of over 4,500 acres of land in cluding North and Round ponds on Mt Riga in suit brought against l.. J. Eggleston of Bath, Me-, Grassy Lakes Camp association, Hiram H. Becker and Jere Hull. The defen- dants had claimed the right to boat and fish on the lakes in the Mt. Riga tract on the ground that their land extended to the lakes, but the new survey of New York showed their claim was not good.
 Arguments were heard on the plaintiffs demurrer to the third de- fense in the automobile accident case of Edwin R. Smith vs. Louis L. Bor- den whose machines were in a bad collision Aug. 28, 1915, on the Under Mountain road in Salisbury The defendant claims that Smiths license was no good since he had stated to the secretary of state he had no physical infrmity when in fact he was blind in one eye. Smith claims $1,000 damages. He is rep resented by J. c. Roraback and the defendant by Donald J. Warner.
Connecticut western news., 1920-03-25
LEAGUE MILK IS
 NOT SOLD FOR APRIL
Failure to Reach Agreement With Dealers is Reason
 Given

The Dairymen's League has so far been unable to contract with the dealers for the sale of it's members milk for April.
 During the past year the milk has been sold on plan which took mar ket conditions and quotations into consideration, and the price was computed and announced on the twentieth of each month. That ar engagement expires April l and the dealers have. announced that they are no longer willing to continue with the same plan.
 At meeting of the League Board of Directors held on March II and 12, it was thought best to continue to sell the milk on this same price plan. After the meeting of the Board of Directors, conferences be- tween League officers and milk dealers were held, and the League proposed that the plan be continued. The dealers refused to do this and came forward a few days later at another conference with a plan re- vising the original plan and attach ing so many conditions that it was absolutely impossible for the far mers to accept it.
 The plan as proposed to the far mers would sell the milk for April for about SPA a hundred for per cent milk. This would be 56 cents lower than the price paid for April milk last year, while the prices of feed and labor and all other of the farmers costs are very materially higher. Even with these low prices there were no assurances from the dealers that they would take all of the milk
 More conferences are to be held with the dealers in an effort to work out a solution for the very serious situation.
Connecticut western news., 1920-03-25
Norfolk Legion Officers

Norfolk Post, American Legion, has elected the following officers; post commander, William A. Jordan i; vice commander, Ellis Sylvernale 1; Adjutant, G. Leverett Clark; finance officer, Neil Sylvernale; executive committee, William A. Tobin, Harold D. Parker, Lester Roberts, Lawrence Trask, Waldo White, Thomas Leahy, Mulford Butcher; entertainment committee, Lewis Schmeltz, John Moore, Frederick Preston, John V. Garrity and Lester Roberts. a\
Connecticut western news., 1920-03-25
BALL TEAM OFFICERS
Elected at a Meeting Held on
 Saturday Evening

A meeting of ball players and those interested in baseball was held at the Conn. Power Co.'s office on Saturday evening for the purpose of discussing plans for the coming season and to elect officers. Thomas McEnroe was elected manager, Dr. J. E. Hassett, assistant manager, R. D. Peirce, treasurer and J. c. Roraback, secretary.
 Many who were not at the meet ing as we'll as those who attended, have expressed the desire for a good team here the coming season and from our experience with the team last year we see no reason why Ca naan cannot put team in the field that will prove interesting to watch and hard to beat by teams in the same class.
 Besides the number of local men who proved themselves last year, the chances of again securing Howard Selleck as pitcher look good also "Pat" O'Connell who performed on the mound for Canaan several times and did unusually good work. The places that must be bolstered up are the short field and third base and the boys have got to practice hitting the "pill'' more so as to strengthen the work of the battery.
 Let's have a good team and lots of baseball.
Connecticut western news., 1920-03-25
SEC'Y. OF TUBERCULOSIS
 COMMISSION WAS HERE
Meets Directors of Nursing Association at Mrs.
 Clemans

Hubert M. Sedgwick, Field Secre- tary of the Connecticut Tuberculo- sis Commission met the directors of the North Canaan Visiting Nurse Association last Friday evening at the home of Mrs. Clemans. This association is the local agent of the State Tuberculosis Commission, and as such it assumed the responsibility of the Red Cross Christmas Seal sale, the purpose of which was to secure money to aid in the fight against tuberculosis and against dis ease in any form.
 MT. Sedgwick gave some very in teresting facts about the public health work through it's various or ganizations, National, State, and Local. He pointed out the absolute cooperation of the various societies.
 This movement began in the na- tion not more than fifteen years ago. Today there are sanitoria, dispensa- ries, clinics, and visiting nurses, in nearly every city, town, village, and in practically every manufacturing plant.
 The work for public health has two phases. It retains the old way of trying to cure, which is defensive and expensive. It now has the new way of prevention which is offensive and economical as we'll as more hu- mane. That there is plenty to do in both fields may be seen from the startling figures of sixteen thousand victims of the "white plague" in Connecticut alone.
 Much attention is given to the educational side in this work. Open air cshools, hot lunches, medical inspection, and health crusades are part of the work.
 In this town the public health work is fortunately largely proven tion work. In the schools this is carried on by the visiting nurse with the cooperation of the health off, cer, school officers, and parents.
 It is a work which deserves the cooperation of parents for the well fare of their children; it is work which should have the cooperation of every American who has the vel fare of the nation at heart.
Connecticut western news., 1920-03-25
EASTER CONCERT BY COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION Will be Held at the
 Town Hall on
 April 7th

An Easter Concert, under the auspices of the Community Associa- tion, will be held at the town hall on April 7th at p. m. Those who will participate have been practicing regularly and delightful evening of music is looked forward to. The cost of admission will be 35 cents. Fol lowing is the program:-
 Programme (a) Military March. ..... Schubert (b) Hungarian Dance. .... .Brahmo Misses Kegler and DeHart (a) A Spray of Roses
 Wilfred Sanderson (b) Pickaninny Sleep Song
 Lily Strickland Miss Gertrude Higgins (a) Waltz from Gounod's Faust,
 transcribed by Liszt (b) Impromptu. tu......... Reinhold
 Miss Olga Johnson (a) The Spring Has Come
 Maude Valerie White (b) Whats in the Air Today?
 Robert Eden MISS lHeOuOrd DCOIC (a) Oh! Beautiful Violet. Reinecke (b) Daffodils. Walter c. Gale Mrs. N. W. Hardenbergh and Mrs. Leonard Caldwell, Jr.
 Intermission (a) Return. n............C .Caro Roma (b) Requiem. Sidney Homer Miss Elizabeth Peirce (a) Somewhere Voice is Calling
 Arthur Tate (b) Since We Parted. =. .Allitsen
 Lester Place (a) Malodie. ......... Blumenscheir (b) Waltz. tz............M .Moszkowski Miss Gladys DeHart Oh! That We Two were Mayingl
 Alice Mary Smith Miss Theodora Scott and
 John Armstrong (a) Jardino sous la Pluie. .Debussy (b) Seguidilla. a..........I. Albeni7
 Miss May Kegler (a) The Maiden of the Fleur-de-Lis Fydenhan (b) A Roudel. ....... Mcfarlane (c) A Spring Song. ...... .Pinsut .-...z.-- Chorus .-z--
Connecticut western news., 1920-03-25
AURORA BOREALIS IN
 SPECTACULAR DISPLAY
Hundreds Thrilled By Unusual Colored Lights in
 Heavens

We doubt if there were but few people in this town and others near by who did not see the most unusual display of Northern Lights on Mon day night. Starting from an un- usually bright and varied colored shaft in the north, the ever-changing lights extended far above the zenith almost to the southern horizon, lead- ing some to think that it was not the northern lights, but some other phenomenon, possibly a signal from Mars. One of our citizens, a promi- nent attorney, was so sure of this that he was willing to bet the morn ing papers would tell it was not the aurora borealis.
 In all parts of the state consider able confusion was experienced with telephone and telegraph service. At the local telephone exchange Wire Chief Sam Reel stated that coils on toll lines were destroyed causing some little trouble.
 Many of the older residents stated that never before have they seen a similar display in this section. Aside from wanting to know just whst the lights were, many were anxious to know if their appearance signi- fled severe weather or was an omen for good or evil. The following ex- planation by a professor from Williams College will be of interests
 "The aurora borealis or the aurora polaris, as it is sometimes called, sm due to special electro-inagnetic con- ditions and are better understood than many other electrical phenom- ena. The luminous effects, populariy known as the northern lights, ars due to discharges of electricity fR the rare upper atmosphere and the conditions which cause these dis charges are localized in some mys- terious way by the magnetic attrae- ton of the earth. For this reason they are properly described as elec~ tro-magnetic in character. Thash phenomena have been studied fdr many years, and a comparison a these observations has shown thaa there is in the northern atmospher& belt of the greatest frequsncys The center of this belt pasAea through the southern part of Hud@ son bay, a little north of Cape Fare- we'll and Iceland, through Nortk Cape, Norway, over the mouth of the Lena river, Alaska, and thence back to the center of Hudson bay.
 Observers north of this belt sea the aurora more frequently in Ntln~ south than to the north, and they also see it-less and less frequently the farther north they may be situ< ated. Obserers in Springfield, whss are to the south of this belt, always see the auroral displays to the north though they sometimes pass over the zenitht, as they did Monday nights sometimes far toward the souths They are seen less frequently by observers who are nearer the equa-- tor. There is a similar phenomenon observed in the southern hemis- phere known as the aurora australi@s It is localized in a similar way, being seen by those nearer the south polm to the north of them, and by thoss in the south temperate zone to their south. The fact that the axis cf
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Connecticut western news., 1920-03-25
FLOOD AT NEW MILFORD
Damage Caused as Result of Ice Gorges in the Housatonic

Ice gorges in the Housatonic river have increased the flood areas along the river at New Milford and cut that place off without electricity Wednesday night. Rushing ice snapped off power wire poles in the flooded sections between New Mil ford Center and Bulls Bridge, where the power house is located, severing the transmission lines. At some spots the state highway along the river is covered with water to a depth of six feet. Reports were re- ceived of one automobile being caught in a flood which swept over the road, the occupants being forced to leave the machine and wade to high land.
Connecticut western news., 1920-03-25
MRS. LORRAINE DIES
 IN GREAT HARRINGTON
Was a Resident of This Town for About Fifty
 Years

Mrs. Edward R. Lorraine, one or Canaan's well-known and h1gnly respected residents, died at the Falr- view Hospital in Great Harrington, Mass. on Saturday after an illness extending over several months. Mrs. Lorraine was the wife of Contractor E. R. Lorraine who has been well known throughout this section of the state for great many years.
 Mrs. Lorraine was born In LeDan- on, N. Y, the daughter of Milo and Mary Miller Crocker, on November 26, 1850. On January 20, 1868 she was married to Edward k. Lorraine at East Canaan and shortly after ward they removed to Ramapo, N. Y. where they resided for about two years. Returning to East Canaan they again made their home there for a number of years, coming to Canaan about 33 years ago where they had since resided.
 Mrs. Lorraine was member of the Congregational church of East Canaan and when the Pilgrim church was organized, became a charter member. She is survived by her husband, one son, J. Edward, of Sheffield, Mass, one daughter Isabelle, two grandchildren, Miss Mae Lorraine of Great Harrington, Mass, and Mrs. Roy Orcutt of Pasa- dena, Gal, also three sisters and three brothers.
 The funeral was held from Pilgrim church on Tuesday afternoon at 2:3O, Rev. A. Karl Skinner and Rev. F. H. Neal officiating. MT. Skinner spoke in glowing terms of the life of the deceased and the beautiful floral tributes attested to the esteem Tn which she was held. Interment was in the family plot in Hillside ceme- tery at East Canaan.
 Those who attended from out of town are:
 MT. and Mrs. J. E. Lorraine, Shef- field, Miss Mae Lorraine, Great Bar rington, Mrs. Franklin N. Brown, New York, Edward McCarty, Tor rington, Louis Holt, New Britain, Samuel Holt, Albany, Paul Lorraine, White Plains, Arnold Lorraine, White Plains, Elihu Booth, Pitts field, Mrs. George Wollison, Pitts field, Mrs. George Chattleton, Bris- tol, Miss Flynn, Great Harrington.
Connecticut western news., 1920-03-25
Healy-Woodford

A very quiet wedding took place at the home of MT. and Mrs. E. l.. Woodford in Ashley Falls on Tues day morning at II o'clock, when their daughter, Bertha, became the bride of Frank Healy of Blanford, Mass. They were married by the Rev. F. H. Neal of Canaan, assisted by minister from Housatonic. The happy couple left on the afternoon train for Blanford where the bride groom owns a farm and where they will make their future home.
Connecticut western news., 1920-03-25
Letter by Stoeckel

The effect of the zone system in slowing down trolley traffic and the increased dangers from the move ment of automobiles in consequence of the time taken for passengers to leave trolley cars are the subject of circular letter which Motor Ve- hicle Commissioner Stoeckel sent to police authorities throughout the state. He advises strict enforcement of the law to prevent automobiles and other vehicles from passing standing trolley cars.
Connecticut western news., 1920-03-25
'DORT" AGENCY
Clayton M. Benjamin Takes Agency
 for Popular Car

Clayton M. Benjamin returned from New York this week with a new Dort touring car, for which he has taken the agency for this section. MT. Benjamin has the idea, and we don't know but what he is right. that local agency for medium priced car of real merit such as the Dort has proven itself to be, will be great ly appreciated by the automobile buying public.
 The district for which MT. Benja- min has the agency includes North Canaan, Canaan, Salisbury and Nor folk. There is also some open terri tory outside of this district in which he hopes to do business.
Connecticut western news., 1920-03-25
Caesarean Operation at Hospital

pr. D. D. Reidy, assisted by his brother, Dr. Maurice Reeidy, and Dr. E. R. Kelsey successfully performed another Caesarean operation Satur- day night, this time at the Litchfield County hospital, when a daughter was born to Mrs. Fred Shields of Norfolk. Both mother and infant were reported as doing well.
Connecticut western news., 1920-03-25
CHILDREN'S CONCERT
 THURSDAY AND FRIDAY
Given by Children in the Grades and High School
 at Town Hall

 line will be given by the children of the village school at town hall on Thursday and Friday of this week. On Thursday at p. m. the pupils in the upper grades and high school will take part and Friday at p. m. the younger children in the lower grades will be heard. Following IS the program:
 Grade VI, M. M. O'Hara, teacher.
 I. Piano Duet, Mazda Johnson, Roberta Fitzgerald.
 II. a The Shell, b Little Dutch Garden, The Willow Nook, Class.
 III. Piano Solo, Kathleen Eloise Hayes.
 W. By the Firelight, b When Children Sleep, c Forward March, Class.
 V. Piano Solo, Mazda Johnson.
 Grade VII and VIII, E. c. LindeH
 I. The Old Saber, b Lift Thine Eyes, Class.
 II. Duet (vocaD, Ruth Ganci and Esther Nelson.
 III. Recitations, In Flanders Fields, In Flanders Fields, answer, Ruth Beaujon and Jennie Higgins.
 W. Violin solo, Torrey Fuller.
 V. a Robert of Lincoln, b The Whistler.
 High School
 I. For Freedom, Turn Ye To Me, Castles In the Air, School.
 II. Piano Solo, Edith Lindell.
 III. a I Would That My Love, b A Million Little Diamonds, When Twilight Weaves It's Magic Spell, Girls Glee Club.
 W. Piano Solo, Helen Roberts. V. Vocal Duet, Elsa Borg and Catherine Killowee. VI. Piano Solo, Elizabeth Lee. VII. a Come Back to Erin, b The Sailor Boy, Santa Lucia, School. Admission Adults .35, Children .15 School Concert, Friday, March 26 Grade I, A. Waters, teachers.
 The Holiday, Class. The Whip-poor-will, Elizabeth Camp. Polly's Bonnet, Claudio Veronesi, Dorothy Fitzgerald, Paul B4odgett. Fido and His Master, Class. Dapple Gray, Claudio Veronesi.
 Gypsy Dandelion, Aldo Angelic, Lena Rassiga, Alice Gondelli, Caro- line Gondelli.
 Upon Morning Sunny, Dorothy Fitzgerald.
 Tick-tock, Class. Seed Baby, Ellen Pierson. Soldier Bows, Hello MT. Black smith, Class. ! Grade II, I. Eustis, teacher.
 The Wind Song, Gypsy Peddler, The Owl, Class.
 The Little Fiddle, Boys.
 Soldier Song, Class. Jack and Jill, Flag Song, Class.
 Grades III and ", Miss Flynn, teacher.
 Flag of Our Nation, Watchman, What of the Night, Class.
 Boys Song, Carl Durham, Win slow Place, Roscoe Benjamin.
 The Doves, Class. Morning Compliments, Ann Ida Thornton, Ruth Neal.
 Spider Tailor, Snowfall Battle, Class.
 Grades " and V, J. E. O'Hara, 1 teacher.
 Sunshine, Fairy Crew, Class.
 If I were a Rose, Girls.
 Piano Solo, Mildred Peirce.
 A Frog He Would a-wooing Go, Louise Brewer and Douglas Hatch.
 Piano Solo, Gertrude Adams.
 Piano Solo, Louise Brewer.
 Recitation, Douglas Hatch. Piano Solo, Norma Adams.
 Jolly Whistler, Blue Birds (two- part song), Heroes, Class.
 Admission adults .25, Children 10
 The musical program will be fol- lowed by a spelling contest. Each elementary school in town will be represented.
Connecticut western news., 1920-03-25
Christ Church Notes

There will be an o'clock service in the Parish House tonight (Thurs- day).
 Next Sunday morning (Palm Sun day) there will be services at Il o'clock in the church.
 No meeting of the Guild on next Tuesday.