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Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1920-07-15

Inc man who feels that life is not
worm while has usually neglected all
inc things in life that are worth while.
Inc Sammy-"Over in America We
nave lilac bush fifty feet high
The Tommy-'T wish | could lilac
that"
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1920-07-15

Little Bobby-What is an usher?
Small George-He is the man who
shows the people where they must not
sit in church.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1920-07-15

CIerA-We can't pay you the S25 on
ms money-ordcr until you are identi-
fed
Man That's tough. There's on',
one man IN town who can identity me
and ! owe him $50.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1920-07-15

DID my husband appear to miss me
curing the month | was away, Mary ~
asked matron of whom the Fvcnino
Post tells.
well ma'am, at first he was in
very nigh spirits, but about week
ago ne became less cheerful, and YES
'erday' ma'am, he was just miserable y
Connecticut western news., 1920-02-12
FILIPINAS GET ' BALLOT BEFORE
 AMER. SISTERS
Sonora de veyra Describes Status of Women in the
 Philippines.

The Filipino woman Is destined to be in the worlds spotlight more than ever before as a result of the news just received by cable from Manila to the effect that the Philippine senate has passed the equal suffrage bill giving women full political rights with men. This would indicate that the Filipina may beat her American sisters to the ballot box
 The Filipina has many admirers who predict she will make good if she gets the vote, just as she has made good in the very important role she has oc- cupied in the family and business life of the Philippines ever since the in- troduction of Christianity in the is- lands three centuries ago.
 "America's advent in the Philippines discovered wonderfully interesting, responsive little being, the Filipino wo- man," writes one American concerning
Connecticut western news., 1920-02-12
STYLES KEEP WOMEN YOUNG
Desire for Latest and Prettlest Thlnos
 an Evidence of Wisdom, Ac- cordinq to Authority.

"woman has gained her political and intellectual freedom" said Emil w.. Eohn in an addness before the New York Retail Jewellers convention at Saratoga. "She has declared in public and in private that never again will she be the slave of men. But l ven- ture that she will remain the willing slave of fashion
 The woman who declares she would rather be dead than out of fashion ex- presses n thought in every woman's mind. As lt Is mans privilege to pay the bills, he may at times express dis pleasure. That man, however, who is permanently and chemically displeased at or indifferent to milady's pretty hat, becoming gown and beautiful jewelry is "a brute and should be caged with other wild animals.
 ITO be contented with the thoughts and things of yesterday Is to stand still. and stagnation breeds decay. To be sensitive to new ideas is to be youthful. Woman's desire to possess jewelry that is new and fashionabls and beautiful is an evidence of growth and growth N the law of lif&"
Connecticut western news., 1920-02-12
NEWS from NEARBY F0WRS

|, day night and Thursday and the snow was 1s feet deep on the level, and many drifts 8 to 10 feet deep. It blocked the roads, so it stopped all travel and also stopped the trains from running.
 Ivan Boyd has returned to his home in New York after few weeks stay with his wife and son at her fathers, Thos. Goldsworthy's.
 Julius Phillips who lost two fingers of his left hand while working on a buzz saw Jan. 24th, died last Sunday, Feb. 1 at about 8 o'clock in the evening from tetanus Qockjaw) Y, which resulted from the wound. MT. Phillips appeared to be getting along very comfortabley after his injury, the wound itself was doing well and apparently keeping free from infec- tion. However tetanus later devel- oped helped along by kidney trouble and death occurred Sunday evening. MT. Phillips had been employed by E. L. Peabody and was liked and respected by all who knew him. The body was taken to .Millerton, N. Y. and put into the vault until spring. His daughter, Mrs. J. Parker Silver nale, who before her marriage was Miss Ruth Phillips, has returned from Florida, called by his death.
Connecticut western news., 1920-02-12
NORFOLK

There was a large attendance at the whist and dance given by the Foresters of America in Arcanum hall Wednesday evening. Whist was played in one room, while dancing was enjoyed in the other. The prize winners were: Miss Ellen Iyeny and Jeremiah O'Brien and Miss Anna Kennedy.
 George Atwood of New York has been spending few days in town.
 Wallace Tyler, 62, who lived alone in cottage in North Norfolk, died at the home of Edward Chatfield in the northern part of the town Tues day of paralysis. He was riding on a load of slab wood Sunday when a stake came out of the sled, throwing him to the roadside. The horse ran, kicking itself free of the sled, and was stopped at the farm of Timothy O'Brien. An investigation was inn mediately started by neighbors, with the result that Tyler was found in- sensible and badly chilled in snow bank by Edward Burke. His body was cut and bruised. He was taken to the Chatfeld home, where he died without regaining consciousness. The left side of his body and face were paralyzed. It is believed that the shock resulting from being thrown from the load of slabs and dragged, together with atmospheric conditions caused the stroke of paralysis. The funeral was held in the chapel Sat urday afternoon, Rev. w. B. John son officiating. Burial in the Center cemetery.
 George T. Johnson and Calvin H. Hall attended the Masonic grand lodge sessions in Hartford last week.
 There is excellent coasting on the hills about town.
 MT. and Mrs. Lyle Dean of New York city are at Crissey place.
 Leverett Clark, while working on a car in the Curtiss garage last Thursday, was overcome by escaping gas from the motor.
 On Wednesday evening the Inde- pendent order of Foresters held a whist and dance in Arcanum hall.
Connecticut western news., 1920-02-12
SALISBURY

Miss Loella B. Niver of Morris, Illinois is visiting her niece, Mrs. L. M. Eggleston.
 The remains of George Ball, of Detroit, was brought here for burial on Monday afternoon.
 Several of William Conklin's friends gave him surprise on We'd nesday evening, it being his 85th birthday.
 Miss Coffing and Miss Bettis are at the White Hart Inn, also Mrs. George Rand and Miss Roper of Lawrence, L. I. -
 MT. and Mrs. Charles Miles enter tained the H. D. Club at their home on Saturday evening. ...st@
 Last Sunday afternoon James R. Eggleston, 82 years old, did not want the younger generation to get the better of him, so taking a broom, went out and enjoyed several slides on the crust, with the result that neither he nor the broom was any the worse, nor the bushes that came in his way. ..ma@ Ny. s' MT. and Mrs. H. F. Landon spent the first part of the week in New York. ....
 The Community Supper and Soc. T held in the town hall on Tues y evening, and attended by members of each of the churches of the town, was much enjoyed, the threatening weather and travelling prevented many from attending, although more than one hundred men did justice to the ample banquet provided.
 Miss Williams, a former librarian at the Scoville Memorial Library, and her sister, Mrs. Congi, are spending several days at Mrs. Hub bard's.
Connecticut western news., 1920-02-12
ORE HILL

Cassmerc Mizinski of Bridgeport and Miss Julia Cryoski of Ore Hill were married with high mass at St. Mary's Church by the Rev. J. F. Donohue last Monday morning at 3 o'clock at Lakeville.
 Peter P. Everts was confined to his nome for few days owing to stub born case of hiccoughs which finely yielded to Dr. Bissell's treatment.
 MT. and Mrs. Harry Dean of Lake vile were weekend guests of the formers parents, MT. and Mrs. Edw. Dean.
 , Master James Meehan had the mis- fortune to break his leg, while sliding down hill on the crusty snow one day last week.
 Miss Helen Webb is working in Lakeville at Charles Osborn's. E Mrs. William Bradley is in New Britain taking care of her children, who are sick with the tonsilitis.
 Miss Katie Greene was called to her home in Ancram Lead Mines N. Y. by the illness of her mother. MQ Mary Greene. u.. t--
 Mrs. Edward Dean has been sick with the influenza, but is much inn proved at this writing. .-
 There was quite blizzard Wednes-
Connecticut western news., 1920-02-12
LAKEVILLE

Henry Tellerday has entered the employ of R. c. Miller and Son.
 c. H. Miller was confined to his bed last week with severe attack of grippe.
 Misses Mary and Emily Goderis of Hartford were guests of their par ents over Sunday. Emily returned to her duties oh Monday, Mary will remain home for time to assist her mother who is sick with the grippe.
 Edward Solan of Torrington was a guest of his parents over Sunday.
 MT. and Mrs. LeRoy Miller of Win sted were guests of Mrs. Bina Miller over Sunday.
 Miss Gladys Mabie is spending a portion of this week in New York city. -a
 Mrs. Helen Laing of Lakeville School has been confined to the house this week with severe cold. Mrs. Edward Miller is taking charge of her room at the school during her absence.
 Miss Helen Webb is assistiag in the Osborn household, during Miss Osborn's recovery from the in6 Ienza
 Myron Holley has purchase l. the Mrs. Bina Miller property, ths deal being made on Monday.
 MT. and Mrs. John Parker Silver nale returned on Friday last from Palm Beach to attend the fun sral of Mrs. Silvernale's father, J. c. Phillips which took pl ee on Satuc- day.
 Dwight Cowles is back h town again for the rest of the sea >on, anI is busy engaged in his gr'. snhouse work. ..aa. ......a
 Mrs. A. H. Heaton has b zen con- fined to the house the past tr.o weeks with hard cold.
 The postponed dance ano the last until after Lent took Lace on Tuesday night at their club rooms.
Connecticut western news., 1920-02-12
EAST CANAAN

There was no service or Sunday School as the roads were so bad no one could get out, and the snow packed so it was we'll nigh impossible to make paths around the church. Never since the blizzard of '88 has there been such an amount of snow and such drifts.
 A son was born Jan. 24th to MT. and Mrs. James Garfield at the Win sted hospital Mother and baby are expected home this week.
 l.. J.. Merritt who has been quite sick is much better. Also little Mil dred Tinker is gaining slowly, from bronchial pneumonia.
 This community was shocked enc saddened to hear of the death of k. C. Ware which occurred at his home in Wayne, Pa., Feb. 3d. MT. Ware had spent many summers here, where he had gained lifelong friends and many mourn his sad death. Sad perhaps for Us, not for him. A life or usefulness and helpfulness, cannot mean to him sadness or regret. It was through his efforts that the Village Improvement Society of East Canaan was formed and the work started to beautify the little park. The people are more anxious than ever to carry out his plans, and when the work is completed it will be lasting monument to him.
 Mrs. G. W. Cowdrey Jr. spent part of last week with her mother in Winsted.
 Mrs. Bump and son Wm. are both ill at their home. It is very hard to get help, and it is tc be hoped the flu" epidemic will be no worse.
 The Christian Endeavor Social was called off Friday night.
 John Goggin of Torrington is con- fined to his home here by illness. Owing to the severe weather and sickness, Deacon Dubbs will not be presented in the Village hall, Friday evening, Feb. 18th.
Connecticut western news., 1920-02-12

the Filipina. "Mothering the only Christian people in the far east, she holds place of authority, love and re- spect in family and social life that is not accorded to women in countries neighboring the islands, or in India, China or Japan"
 A Filipina who is doing an impor- tant work for her people in the Unit ed States is Mrs. Jaime c de Veyra. wife of the resident commissioner from the Philippines. Not only has she ire quently addressed the wives of mem bers of Congress in Washington as to conditions in the new Philippines, but she has visited various cities, speaking before women's clubs. The senora wears, in giving her talks, one of the beautiful gowns of her home land, a delicate pineapple fabric, hand-woven and hand-embroidered, shaped like a gauzy-winged butterfly.
 "In many ways tke path of the wo- men of the Philippines is easy," says Sonora de Veyra Laws made by her have combined the best of American and Spanish precedents, and she has come into her own with far less strug- gle than either her American or her Spanish sisters. Married women may hold property in severalty. They are guardians of their own children. These are vested rights and cannot be taken away from her.
 professional opportunities are as good for women as for men in the land from which I come. The Filipina is by custom the dictator in the home. She is usually the keeper of the family treasure. Practically all of the small shops in Manila are conducted by wo- men. Women are already members of the Philippine Bar Associatiop-s thing still impossible in Great Britain. They are also successful as physi. clans"
 Life is really fffty-fifty proposition for women in the Philippines, accord. ing to the sonora, who has taken such a prominent part in women's worh there that she has sometimes been re ferred to as ''the little mother of them all" She was the assistant matron oi the Normal Hall Dormitory for Girls when she married. She speaks Eng. fish fuently and puts her little tnl2s lover" with real tact. She has four children. An evidence of her enter. prise was her action last year in mas tering shorthand so she might be ''use- ful to her husband at home in the sve nings in case he wishes to dictate . few letters or speech--
Connecticut western news., 1920-02-12
A POPULAR VERDICT

Based on Evidence of Canaan People
 Grateful thousands tell it.
 Of weak kidneys made we'll
 Urinary disorders corrected
 Canaan people add their testimony
 They praise Doan's Kidney Pills.
 Canaan evidence is now complete.
 Canaan testimony is confrmed;
 Reports of early relief substanti- ated.
 Let Canaan citizen speak.
 Mrs. Jacob Scamerhorn, W. Main St., says: "I had dizzy and nervous spells and my back and head ached. My kidneys were out of order, too. At night, was restless and mornings l was all tired out. Doan's Kidney Pills soon made me feel better and the symptoms all disappeared"
 Over Five Years Later, Mrs. Sea- merhorn said: 'tI am glad to confirm my former recommendation I still use Doan's Kidney Pills occasionally and they have never failed to bring quick results"
 Price COG, at all dealers. Don't simply ask for kidney remedy-get Doan's Kidney Pills--the same that Mrs. Scamerhorn had. Foster-Mil- burn Co.,, Mfgrs., Buffalo. N. Y.--adv
Connecticut western news., 1920-02-12
Scientific Management.

''It doesn't dc to swallow all the stories you hear about the efficacy of scientific management, but heard one the other day that I can well believe" "
 Senator CummIns. the speaker, was entertaining luncheon party at At lantic City.
 So your wife refused to marry you when you first proposed to herf said to Brown during confidential chat one day. Did you keep on pursuing her till she consenredr
 "'Not much Y Brown replied craftily. T went out and made fortune. When came back it was she who did the pursuing"
Connecticut western news., 1920-02-12
ALFRED M. COSTELLO Photographer and Artist. Great Harrington, Mass.
"The Rats Around My Place Were
 Wise," Says John Tuthill

"Tried everything to kill them. Mixed poison with meal, meat, cheese etc. Wouldn't touch it. Tried RAT SNAP, inside of ten days got rid of all rats" You don't have to mix RAT-SNAP with food. Saves fuss ing, bother. Break cake of RAT SNAP, lay it where rats scamper. You will see no more. Three sizes, 25c, soc, $1.00. Sold and guaranteed by Freeman Dempsey, dealer.-adv>
Connecticut western news., 1920-02-12
CORNWALL HOLLOW

The roads were so bad the mail did not get through here but three days last week, nor the milk teams.
 It is reported that Ida Hurlburt who has been sick at Collin Hol- combs i'm improving.
 There were eight men out last Saturday shoveling out the roads, so the mail and milk team could get through.
Connecticut western news., 1920-02-12
A,ou. the Carat.

The carat" the unlt> of weight pe- culinr to iewelry, was introduced from tndia. Man sought to record the weight of small objects by using tiny seeds. The barley grain was used In Europe. In the East the seeds of a vetch were in use, and it is from the Creek word for vetch CSeratlon) that the now familiar term carat Is de- rived.
Connecticut western news., 1920-02-12
FALLS VILLAGE
Methodist Episcopal Church Notes
 G. F. Bristol, Pastor


 Preaching 11:00 o'clock.
 Sunday \ School 10:00 o'clock (union).
 Prayer and praisa service every Wednesday evening at 7:15. Every one is cordially invited to attend these services.
 To the People of Falls Village:
 Choose your own sermon Topics. If you have a favorite or if you would like a special subject used, write to the pastor of the Methodist Episcopal church giving the subject you have in mind and he will endea- vor, in the near future, to use the subject for Sunday morning sermons
 The four most important subjects received will be considered first. Help make things interesting. Have preached what you want preached, now is your chance, help yourself. Kindly send all communications to postofice box 96. Have, letters signed, no one but the pastor will know who the subjects are from.
 Signed,
 George F. Bristol, Pastor
Connecticut western news., 1920-02-12
SHARON
Kenney-Lynch

Rose of Lima church in New York city, when Miss Mary Elizabeth Lynch of New York, and William R. Kenney of Sharon, were united in marriage. The ceremony was per formed by the Rev. Father Mitchell of Sharon, the privilege being ex- tended to him by the pastor of St. Rose of Lima, who also officiated. The bride was attired in a brown velvet suit trimmed with beaver and wore corsage of pink roses. She was attended by her cousin, Miss Jane Daily while Edward Kenney was best man. After the ceremony dinner and reception was given at Murray's restaurant. Their many friends extend to them congratula- tions and best wishes.
 Worthy of all commendation is the action of the Chamber of Commerce in calling attention by circular to the property owners of Sharon to a threatened innovation by purchase or lease of a certain class of undesirable people. It seems to the writer that an agreement should be entered into by the property owners without the intervention of an association, whose zeal in certain directions, has not at all times met the approval of a ma- jority of our citizens. The owners of property are reminded that it was not long ago that the Chamber ad- vocated the appointment of a busi- ness manager for our town subor- dinating our excellent selectmen to this proposed new official. The pres ent President of the Chamber was vigorous exponent of this scheme.
 To sum up the situation it seems to the writer, who is an important owner of real estate in Sharon, that some plan should be devised along the lines suggested, but some of us object to consult with an organiza- tion made up of some good people and some visionaries, in regard to the sale or leasing of our property Harlem Valley Times.
 Miss Louise Gould of Amenia was the recent guest of Mrs. William Mow.
 Rev. A. w. Felt, the Missionary from India who gave two most in- teresting talks at the Congregation al and Methodist churches was en- tertained at the home of MT. and Mrs. c. H. Eggleston during his stay in town.
 The family of George Slater have all been numbered among the sick. MT. and Mrs. Slater are reported better, and the two children are both suffering with pneumonia.
 James Way visited his brother in Millbrook the fore part of the week.
 Fred Gobillott has been i'll with pneumonia, but at present is better and on the road to recovery. Nurse Holtz of Amenia Union is in attend ance.
 Mrs. Hattie Eggleston of Miller ton is guest at the home of MT. and Mrs. D. N. Eggleston.
 Mrs. Mary Loucks has been visit ing MT. and Mrs. Frank Loucks in Cornwall.
 Miss Ruth Prindle was on the sick list last week.
 On Tuesday evening, Feb. 10th a card party and dance was given in the Casino under the auspices of St. Bernard's church.
 H. B. Dakin, Wm. Lewis and c. I. Place attended the annual meeting of the Grand Lodge held in the Ma sonic Temple in Hartford last week.
 Dr. M c. Thomson visited in Hartford the past week.
 Adelbert Middlebrook and Clifford Liner went to Bridgeport last week, where they expect to remain the rest of the wintar
Connecticut western news., 1920-02-12

There will be rare treat given in the Methodist church February 18th, at 8 100 o'clock for those who wish to avail themselves of it, and we hope there will be crowded house. "The Emil Gloss Entertainment" Swiss Bell Ringers, Humourists and Im- personators, an evening with thou sand laughs. These entertainers come to us highly recommended. The ex- pense of getting this entertainment to us is large and we hope that the people of the village and community will back us up in meeting it. The entertainment takes one and one half hours, is good, clean and ln- structive. In order to meet the guarantee it is necessary to charge 35c for children under 12 years, and soc for people over that age. Put the date down on your calendar and come and enjoy the treat, this Friday evening, February 18th, at $500 in the Methodist church.
 The hash supper to be given this Thursday evening by the men of the Congregational church has been in- definitely postponed on account of the snow
 Postmaster M. c. Marcy who has been suffering with the quinsey is reported better.
 Mrs. Yates is very ill the home of M. G. Marcy.
 The R. K. D. carrier came through Tuesday for the first time since the big storm.
 Considerable sickness is reported about town and the unfortunates are sadly in need of resident doctor. In one case family tried for three days to secure doctors services but at the time of writing had been unsuccessful.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1920-12-08
MILD, OPEN WINTER.

Minneapolis Journal: Invaders OF
the rice lakes north of Duluth. Mimi,
are returning with the statement that
it is wonderful fall for the house
holders coal bin, but mighty poor FOR
tho ducks.
The beautiful weather has caused
the waterfowl to remain in their
breeding haunts and only few birds
have made trips as far south as the
northern section of the state.
Indians encountered by hunters IN
the north section declare mild win
ter may be expected. The muskrats
are building their houses along the
lines of summer cottages and the
bark on the trees is unusually thin,
all of which the Indians declare
means a mild winter.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1920-12-08
4 Each man is entitled to his rights and the
rewards of his SERVICE be they never so large
or never so small--Calvin Coolidge
EARLY SHOPPING.

The usual pleas to the public to do its Christ
mas shopping early are to be seen on every
hand Some people will obey the injunction,
and indeed are to be seen even now with fur
IoWed foreheads and closely clutebed Christ
mas lists. But the standing army Of those who
put it off to the last minute will be well recruit
ed, as always
There Will be the grand old guard whose ma
fnre it is In any circumstances to consider any
amount of time as plenty of time, no matter
how much of it lies behind them
There are several good reasons for lining UP
with early shoppers. The stocks are better, the
clerks less tired, and eisurely selection is usu-
ally IN the interest Of economy as we'll as other
wise more satisf actory. Perhaps the best rea-
son for buying gifts now is that it leaves the
shopper free to enjoy the spirit of Christmas
when the day draws near, instead of being dis
1Tacted with hurry, pestered with a guilty
feeling that while all the world was thinking
of somebody else he wrapped in his own
eonceFDs,