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Connecticut western news., 1921-08-11
ATTEMPT TO WRECK TRAIN
Railroad Ties Placed on Track Near
 New Hartford

An attempt was made Thursday afternoon to wreck a west bound Central New England freight train, by placing two ties on the tracks at, a point near New Hartford. Three hours later Chief of Police John H. Slocum and Patrolman Francis Saw age of Winsted saw two young men who later said they were Frank Me Carthy, Is, of West Hartford, and Nicholas Barglo, IT of Providence, K. l., walking along the railroad tracks near the South Main street bridge, Winsted. They were unable to give a good account of themselves and were taken to the town hall. A search disclosed the fact that each was armed with 32 caliber revolver and a razor. Following a grilling the younger of the pair admitted he and his partner had placed the ties 'on the track.
 The youths had hardly been taken to headquarters when Officers E. H. Atwood and W. G. Fribrance of West Hartford walked into the police station and identified them as the pair wanted in West Hartford for the theft of a team of horses. They had found the horses at the foot of Avon Mountain abandoned.
 According to the West Hartford policemen the horses had been stolen from a, barn Wednesday night. The boys were seen in the vicinity of the stable shortly before. They are be- ing held on a technical charge of idleness by Chief Slocum who has communicated with the railroad off, cials in Danbury.
 Only the vigilance of Engineer Michael O'Connell of Springfield, Mass, who spotted the ties in time to bring his train to a halt, prevented a wreck
Connecticut western news., 1921-08-11
MRS. R. C. WARE DIES
 IN ATLANTIC CITY
Had Been in Poor Health
 for Number of Years

T Mrs. Isabelle Cunning Ware, wld- ow of the late R. c. Ware, of Phila- delphia, Pa., passed away at Allan tic City Monday morning. Mrs. Ware had been in poor health since an automobile accident several years ago and rapidly declined since her husbands death year ago last Feb ruary. She spent the early part of the winter in Philadelphia, going to Atlantic City after the holidays, thinking it would benefit her health, but to no avail.
 Mrs. Ware was born in East Ca naan, September 19, 1865, the daughter of MT. and Mrs. Lyman Cunning, two of the early settlers of this town. MT. Cunning con- ducted a general store in East Ca naan for a number of years and was succeeded by his son, George Cunning. About thirty-two years ago she married R. c. Ware, we'll known publisher of Philadelphia and had made her home in that city since, coming here in the summer, where she had much pleasure among childhood scenes and friends.
 Mrs. Ware was an active member of the Congregational church at East Canaan and up to the time of her illness took much interest in the welfare of the community. Highly respected by all who knew her, she leaves a host of friends in this vi cinity to mourn her death.
 The nearest surviving relative is one sister, Mrs. Ellen Church, ot Syracuse, N. Y, also several cousins in this town.
 The body will be brought to this place Thursday at 11:10 and will be conveyed to the Congregations church at East Canaan where the funeral service will be held. Buria will be in the family vault at East Canaan.
Connecticut western news., 1921-08-11
BEE-KEEPERs MUST REGISTER
Town Clerk Calls Attention to Act
 Passed in 1919

Town Clerk Finney calls the atten- tion of bee-keepers to the act passed by the general assembly of 1919 re- quiring them to secure licenses. The t.xt of the act:
 "Section 1. Every person owning one or more hives of bees shall, an- nually, on or before the first day of October, make application to the town clerk of the town in which such bees are kept, for the registra- tion of such bees, and such town clerk shall issue to such applicant certificate of registration upon the payment of a recording fee of 25 cents, which certificate shall be in the form prescribed and upon blanks furnished by the commissioner of domestic animals and shall be re- corded in the office of such town clerk.
 "Section 2. A record of such registration with the name and place of residence of the registrant and the definite location in the town where bees are kept by him shall be recorded in a separate book in the office of the town clerk, which re- cords shall be accessible to the public.
 "Section 3. Any owner of bees who shall fail to register as repaired by the provisions of this act shall be fined not more than S5.
Connecticut western news., 1921-08-11
BENEDICT WAS SCARED
Thought Cows Were Being Butchered
 in His Barn

Elisha Benedict, who resides on the Ashley Falls road, just south of the Boscardini house, was alarmed about 1 200 o'clock Sunday morning, when he heard a strange clanking of chains in his barn, and telephoned the village authorities asking that help be sent to round up criminals who were butchering his cows. State Officers Preston and Leahy and Con- stable Trieschman, with about two score young men who had attended a community dance in the village, started poste haste for the Benedict farm, after collecting all the fire arms available. Arriving at the Benedict place, the posse found armed men surrounding the barn, from which noises still emanated.
 The "criminals" were ordered to surrender, but none appeared, yet the noises continued. Finally, the posse closed in and found the SUD- posedly butchered COW very much alive. In attempting to swat flies, the COW had brought chain in con- tact with tin receptacle which had , contained her feed, causing the noises resulting in the wild reports.
Connecticut western news., 1921-08-11
Prospect of Light Harvest

Prospect of a light harvest for Connecticut farmers is revealed in the crop survey of the state an- nounced by Secretary L. H. Healey of the state board of agriculture, apples and potatoes being short of expectations a month ago, Secretary HeaTey's survey was carried on this week. The hay crop is considered nearly normal throughout the state. Peaches are abundant in the chief fruit growing sections.
 "The final returns of the August census", says Secretary Healey's report, indicate that the hay crop will approach 92-94 per cent. of a full crop; peaches, 56-6O per cent. ; potatoes, 33-35 per cent, and apples, 34-40 per cent. of normal harvest" " According to the report, most of the hay crop has been harvested and several counties report 90 per cent. of this years crop under cover.
Connecticut western news., 1921-08-11
CANAAN AGAIN LOSES
 TO NORFOLK NINE
Third Inning Disastrous for the Canaan
 Boys

Norfolk again triumphed over Ga naan on Saturday afternoon. Seneck of Yale was driven from the mound in the third inning, after six safe dives fer as many rms had ecu rH de eff of his, offerings. Bill Pat.rn of 1vrington relieved him and he'd Norfolk to five hits. CanAm made 1ut i've scattered hits off of Bob Sawin, who twirled his usual hrnihy game. His battery mate, Uhrig, entirely lost his head beneath the ra"zing of some of the local fans ard # is a wonder that he didn't make more than his one usual wild .hrow to second. Uhrig uncorked h;s wllG pee in the fifth inning, il.rp:ng the pellet into center field m a fruit.
 c5s Gttpmpt to catch Meade stealing and allowing Fenn Minacci to score from third with Canaan's third and last run. The score, incidentally, was 6 to 3.
 McMann, Sullivan and Casey cov- cred the outfield for Norfolk and made twelve putouts among them. Sullivan made two errors, one of which allowed a run to be scored for Canaan. Genie" Miller and Fenn Minacci were the shining stars in Canaan's defense, Pond accepted five chances, Miller nine, Minucci seven, and Hubby twelve.
 Selleck started the game in fine shape, retiring the first three men in (Continued on page 4)
Connecticut western news., 1921-08-11
WAR HEROES FUNERALS
Bodies of Two Norfolk Soldiers at
 Rest in Native Land

The body of Private Wilbur Lefe- Der, one of the first to answer the draft call from Norfolk, arrived in Winsted Wednesday noon from Ho- boken, N. J. Private Lefeber was killed in action August "A, 1918 while serving with Company G, 165th Infantry, Rainbow Division. Rob erts-Bouchet Post, No. 81, American Legion attended the funeral service at Forest View Cemetery in Winsted Saturday afternoon.
 Private Lefeber was the son of the late MT. and Mrs. Peter B. Lefeber. He leaves two brothers Harry Lefeber of Bridgeport and George Lefeber of Winsted.
 The funeral of Corporal Jeremiah Leahy, son of MT. and Mrs. Jere- miah Leahy of West Norfolk, was held Thursday morning at the Church of the Immaculate Concep. tion, where a solemn requiem higt mass was celebrated by Rev. Johr Mcdonald. Roberts-Bouchet post No. 81, American Legion was 1T charge of the military honors.
 The bearers were William Tobin Mulford Butcher, Lester Roberts Joseph Bouchet, Richard J. Whalen Harold Mccarthy, Neil Sylvernale of Norfolk and Harold Hall of Win sted. The firing squad consisted O. Norfolk and Torrington ex-service men under the command of Captain L. Cleveland Fuessenich of Torring 5on. Corporal Leahy was in thu latter's organization overseas. Tn, burial was in St. Mary's Cemetery.
Connecticut western news., 1921-08-11
"P. S." Markers to be Picked Up

AS soon as Motor Vehicles Com missioner Stoeckel heard of Judge Thomas action Monday he sent a messenger to New Haven to secure a copy of the order. Just as soon as that copy was in his office, he said he planned to ask police officials throughout the state to begin "p;ck- ing up" the non observers of the public service (P. S.) markers, dri- vers to be warned that they must ex- change them at the capital for legal markers. MT. Stoeckel said he did not plan to ask active prosecution of violators of the new jitney law until after the federal court hearing the 18th.
Connecticut western news., 1921-08-11
Seek Murderers of Grocer

No trace has been found by the police of the two young men who are thought to be connected with the murder, of James Spadaro, a grocer, who was shot through the head in his store in New Haven late Saturday night. The police believe trat the two young men who were neac the store before the crime was com mitted were the grocer's assailants, The police also blieve that personal vengeance was the motive.
 Andrew Frezzi, brother-in-law of the murdered man, was held as a suspect but was released after hav- ing been question by Acting Coroner Kenneth Wynn of New Haven Coun- ty. Coroner Wynne later said that he was of the opinion that the mo- tive of the crime was robbery.
Connecticut western news., 1921-08-11
CHAUTAUQUA HERE
 AUG. 30, 31, Sept. 1
Three Days of Mus ic Ente~toirr.ea1 and
 Instruction

Wherever Chautauquas are held their merits are recognized, and they are very popular. There are many already held in this State, and the reports are glowing. Millertcn has just closed a weeks program with seating capacity overfowing at each session. And as they express it "the town has gone mad" over the Chuu- tauqua.
 We are to have only three days: every afternoon and evening a double program; the concert feature at each afternoon and evening will be an attractive feature; with sqeh attractions as the Porter Concert Company; the Marshall Novelty Company, The Hearens, etc.
 The Lectures will be by some of the best speakers on the platform to-day; not dry stayed subjects and speakers, but interesting, humorous and entertaining.
 These three days of entertainment and instruction will be good for the individual and community; no place, especially an isolated community can afford to not support an institution of this nature.
 Canaan should have a ChautauqIa each year; making it possible for the whole population to enjoy what a few who may be able to get out of town occasionally, and enjoy the better musicals and entertainments.
 It is made possible in the arrange ment of Chautauqua coming to community each year. For a small sum one can have six attractions for the price of one in a city. The Chautauqua originated from the growth of an idea; Bishop Vincent of the Methodist Church was a guest fifty years ago of friend who had a home surrounded by a spacious and beautiful lawn on the hanks of Lake Chautauqua in central New York. 1t occurred to the Bishop's friend that the people might enjoy sitting on his lawn on, Sunday afternoon and hear this orator speak to them from the veranda; such crowds came that these two great men began thinking, and the next move was a week of music and ad- dresses on the shore of this beauti- full lake, the idea and plan was talk en up in other places; from which has grown the Great Institution called The Chautauqua, after the name of the lake Chautauqua, an Indian Name. There are literally hundreds of these Great Assemblies held in the United States, both Win ter and Summer seasons. They produce the greatest good of any effort put forth relatively. E
 Canaan is to be congratulated on being in line with the best thought and plan of the times. The officers of this seasons Chautauqua have decided to give all proceeds above expenses to the Visiting Nurse Association.
 From appreciation of the few gentlemen who have and are giving time and support to this Chautau- qua, the good it will be to the com munity, and the worthy cause to which the surplus shall go, coumends this to the hearty support of all.
 The Officers of The Canaan chau- touqua Association are: Preaident, K. L. Roberts; Treasurer, c. Willis Parsons; Secretary, Arthur M. Griffin. "N
Connecticut western news., 1921-08-11
Chickens and Calves Die in Fire


 Between 25 and 30 tons of hay. three calves and a flock of chickens were burned in a fire, which des- troyed an immense barn on the farm of George A. Allen, former select man, on Torrington hill, West Tor rington, Sunday afternoon. Desper- ate work by fremen from Turring- ton with the assistance of men from neighboring farms saved adjoining outbuildings and the house from destruction. The flames leaped high into the air and the heat was so in tense that trees 75 feet away were scorched.
 MT. Allen and his son-ir-Iaw, Charles F. Stickles who was spending the, day at the farm, made repeated attempts to save the calves and chickens but were driven back by the intense heat and smoke.
 The cause of the fire is not known definitely but it is believed that berry pickers, several having been seen on the farm during the day, sought refuge in the barn when the storm came, early in the afternoon, and carelessly threw lighted match or cigarette into the hay.
Connecticut western news., 1921-08-11
KILL TWO RATTLERS
 ON CANAAN MOUNTAIN

Mrs. Perdrizet and Mrs. Turner of East Canaan, while picking berries on Canaan Mountain Monday, discovered two large rattle snakes which they killed. The reptiles measured 4 feet 4 inches and 3 feet 9 inches long. The larger of the two had 9 rattles and the smaller one 4 rattles. The women continued picking berries after killing the snakes, which speaks we'll for their nerve.
Connecticut western news., 1921-08-11
To Give Recital

A musical event of interest to the people of northwestern Connecticut is to take place in Great Harrington on the evening of August 18th, when Marguerite Dana, Soprano, is to give a recital for the benefit of the Visiting Nurse Association, Great Burlington. In addition to the song numbers, Miss Rosamond Reynolds will appear in solo dances
 Mrs. Dana's vocal ability is so we'll known that it is expected that many from Norfolk, Winsted, and Canaan will take advantage of this oppor- tunity to hear her. Tickets may be had at Chamberlain's Store, Canaan.
Connecticut western news., 1921-08-11
Norfolk Hearing Postponed

The hearing of Luigi Rutliagno and his wife, Mary, charged with attempted assault on Salvatore Pes tretto last week, was continued be- fore Justice Cook Monday until Sat urday. A shovel and knife figured in the argument. Lawyer J. c. Roraback of Canaan appears for the prosec ltion and Lawyer F. B. Mpnn of Winsted for the defendants.
Connecticut western news., 1921-08-11
60 Years Married Aug 21

MT. and Mrs. Henry W. Soule of New Boston, Mass, are to celebrate their 60th wedding anniversary at Clayton Balch's grove at Congamond lakes, Southwick, Mass, Sunday, Aug. 21, by giving basket picnic. All members of the family are in- vited to attend,
Connecticut western news., 1921-08-11
White Leghorns Lead

In the fortieth week of the laying contest conducted by the Agricul- tural College at Storrs White Leg horns outdistanced all other breeds. Orchard Hill Farms pen from Sandy Creek, New York was an easy first for the week with a yield of 53 eggs. Kirkup Brothers birds from Mattituck, N. Y, were in second place for the week with a produc- tion of 50 eggs. Shadowbrook Farms Pullets from Ridgefeld, Conn.,, were in third position with a score of 49 eggs. Three pens, all White Leghorns, owned by Leo A. Grouten, Pennington, White Springs Farm, Geneva, N. Y, and Hollywood Farm, Hollywood, Washington, all tied for fourth place with 48 eggs each. The total production for all pens amounted to 3222 eggs or yield of 46 per cent.
 Some of the birds in the contest are now melting and this means, of course, that the egg production must continue to fall off from this time on to the end of the competition. AS a rule hens do not lay and mott simul- taneously for like their owners, hens seem to do their very best when they attempt only one thing at time. Trapnest records have demonstrated the fact that in general the late layers and late molters are the ones that also began first the previous autumn. The hen that lays late into the aut- umn is therefore the hen that lays the most eggs during the year. In general she is the best hen to keep. The early quitter is usually the poor est layer and the poorest breeder.
Connecticut western news., 1921-08-11
Twins Born to Cow

F, c. Weimann of Rocky Brook Farm, Harwinton, has a three-year- old COW named Daisy, which gave birth Saturday to twin calves, bull and a heifer. Two years ago a Chester white SOW owned by MT. Weimann gave birth to seventeen pigs.
Connecticut western news., 1921-08-11
M. E. Church Notes

There will be no preaching ser vices Sunday.
 ,' | school at the usual hour, 12 A. M.
Connecticut western news., 1921-08-11

Miss Minnie Peirce and Miss Ruth Peirce left Sunday for Maine, where they will spend several weeks.
Connecticut western news., 1921-08-11

Allyn and John Fuller are spend ing weeks vacation in the White Mountains.
The New York herald., 1921-01-18
DETROIT PLACES
S1O,126,OOO BONDS
New York Banking Syndicate
to Make Public Offering Of
Issue To-day.
RUN FROM 1922 TO 1851
Funds TO Be Used for Munici-
pal Purposes-Award Made
at 101.52.
RUN FROM 1922 TO 1851

A syndicate composed of Kuhn. Loeb
& Co. Hallgarten & Co. and Kidder. Pea
body & Co. which was awarded the
$40. .126. 900 of City of Detroit 5, 8 II and
6 per cent. serial bonds, offered yester-
day. will make public offering of the
Issue to-day.
The bonds will be offered as follows ::
Bonds maturing 1928 on n So per cent.
basis maturing 1924 and 1925, 5Ss per
cent. basis; 1926 to 1929. both inclusive.
y per cent. basis; 1880 to 1894 on a
Il per cent. basis; 1885 to 1851 on a
$40 per cent. basis for the y per cent
bonds and on a Sis per cent basis for
the, s per cent. bonds.
The bonds are issued for various mu-
nicpal purposes and mature serially
from 1922 to 1851 inclusive. The total
is made up as follows s4.000,000 per
cent 151a year average sewer bonds,
$S.000,0O0 515 per cent 15 "a year aver
age water supply bonds. S350.000 II
per cent. 151a year average lighting
bonds, S1.402.000 per cent. 2012 year
average school series and S1.374,000 5
per cent 151a year average school
series.
The issue was awarded to the Kuhn
Loeb syndicate at 101.52. which is
slightly higher than the bid put in by
another New York syndicate.
The New York herald., 1921-01-18
Atlantic Avenue IL. II. Committee.

Following the default in payment Of
three installments Of interest on the gem
eral consolidated gold 5s Of the Atlantic
Avenue Railroad Company OF Brooklyn
a bondholders' protective committee has
been formed Tho committee has invited
bondholders 90 deposit their bonds with
the Columbia Trust Company under n
depositors' agreement In preparation
The Atlantic Avenue Is predecessor Of
the Nassau Electric Railway Company.
which is controlled by the Brooklyn Rapid
Transit Company through ownership Of
practically all OF its capital stock. Both
of the latter companies are In receiver
ship. Outstanding bonds OF S2.24i.0o0
are secured by mortgage on all prop
erty formerly owned by the Atlantic
Avenue Company.
The New York herald., 1921-01-18
Akron. Ohio, Award To-day.

An issue of s2,S50.OO0 of city of Akron.
Ohio, 5l5 per cent. bonds will be
awarded to-day. That total is made up
of the following: $1,O0O.0Oo Of 15A-year
average trunk sewer constructin bonds !:
81, ,0O0, 900 of 15A-year average water
works improvement bonds: $4,000 of
one to ten year serial street improve
ment bonds, and s150.000. of one to
twenty-five year serial building bonds.
The Director of Finance of Toledo.
Ohio, also will open bids on $S45.3S7 of
6 per cent. 7A-year general revenue
bonds. The most interesting municipal
financing on Thursday will be an
award Of sl1. .455, 900 of per cent. bonds
of the city Of Chicago. On next Tues
day the city of Elizabeth. N. j., will
award 81. 900 of 51A per cent. fifteen
year average school bonds.
The New York herald., 1921-01-18
Foreign Bonds Have steady Sale.

There has been n steady absorption
of high grade foreign bond issues by
American investors of late. due to de-
probation in exchanges and low quota
tons for securities. on foreign bourses
Most of that buying is being done in
London. where Canadian, Australian,
South African, Japanese and South
American bonds are being offered at
bargain counter prices. According to
the securities department of the Amer
lean Express Company, investors on
this side stand ready to take all bonds
that can be brought over. That com
pany is doing the heaviest business In
Grand Trunk Pacific 81. and per cent.
sterling bonds. They can be bought in
London at n so per cent. discount.
Grand Trunk A are selling in London
at n discount of about 40 per cent. and
sterling exchange here has deprecated
about 30 per cent. In other words, n
81. go Grand Trunk bond can be bought
In London for little more than 500.
The New York herald., 1921-01-18
SUGAR STOCKS.

extras. s3ds4c extra flrsts. sids2c.; firsts.
1e6fsOc. firsts 10 extra firsts. .ads@c.; Under
grades, T4d1Sc. pullets, IlMI3c.. Pacific
coast. whites, extra firsts, SlMS2c.; firsts,
TsMSOc. other Western and Southern, gath
cred whites. IsGiS0c.: hcnnery browns, extras,
SIC. gathered. graded extras. SIC; firsts to
extra firsts. 7s1sic
POTATOES = bermuda. bbl.. SG01O 10:
Maine. 1870 lbs. 50 .lO13.15. 1GJ lbs. S3d3,l0:
state, 1S0 lbs. S3G3.50; iGJ lbs. $3a3.2 !;
40 lbs, S2.J0d2 To- Pennsylvania, fGi lbs.
s3n3.2l: $50 lbs, S2.50a2.75; Long Island
hhr. S3.7jTi23; Jersey. round. $50 lbs. 81. 30
az: long iGj lbs, s2.T513 $50 lbs, 81 T5n
300 No. .. bbl. $iniT5 Southern, Si.5Od3
Sweets, Jersey, basket, $lN1.S5: Maryland
Si25ni6 yams. bbl. S3d4.
POULTRY. DREsSED-TURKfYs
ern. h., 5JffGOc. Southern, Jim50c; old
hens. 55n5Gc.. old toms, 52n5fc. CHICKENS
Nearby. H., 800 Soc. Western. dry picked
fryers, boxes, 81 to ~ lbs. to doz., 32d3ic.;
roastcrs. 3JH fOc.; 'fryers. bhls., 30n34c.
coasters. 35I30c stays, 2G@3ic. FOWLS
Western. dry picked. milk fed, boxes. goo
I0r corn fed 27n3ac. bbls, 27Gn39c. !.
scaldcd, 2sn3sc. OLD COCKS-Weetern, "a
n2Gc. CAPONS-Ncarby, h., 50pG0c. ;
Western, 4lGD5sc. DUCKS-Isong Island.
frozen. 40c.: Western, 2Tf30c. GEESE
Western. lb.. 25g135c. SQUABS-Large white,
10 10 lbs. to doz., S9ffff, q 20 Tbs, SjII.
GtlINEAS-Pair. 75c.d$i old. pair, n0nI5c.
RABB1TS-Cottontails, undrawn. 21n4nr. I;
drawn. 15a2Jc; Jacks. undrswn, s19i 30;
drsopiL FouiLTRY 1Ss,g Lwr-FowLs-rrslsht. 500