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Connecticut western news., 1921-12-08
M. E. Church Notes

Prayer meeting this (Thursday) evening at 7:30.
 The Woman's Home Missionary Society will meet tomorrow (Friday) afternoon with Mrs. Clemans at 8 o'clock.
 Regular services next Sunday with the exception of the evening preach ing service which will be omitted, due to the Union Service held at the Town Hall at 7:30.
 Sunday Morning Worship at 10:30.
 Sabbath School at 11:45 a. m.
 Epworth League Service 6:30 in the evening. Leader; Miss Dorothy Drumm. Topic: Power of a lovable personality. Ruth l. 14-22.
 Junior League Monday afternoon at 3:45.
 The members of the choir are re- quested to meet at Town Hall Sun day afternoon at 4 o'clock to re- hearse music for Union service held at the Hall in the evening.
Connecticut western news., 1921-12-08
THE RED LEAVES
 OPEN SEASON In a Fast Game at Mill River Last Friday
 Evening

The "Red Leaves" opened their season in a fast engagement at Mill River last Friday evening. The local hoop tossers displayed fine brand of team work throughout the game. Mill River got a good lead in the first minutes of play but the Leaves overcame this and while never forgeing ahead they made their op- ponents step, to keep margin.
 Beaujon featured for the locals sinking four double counters and two singles from the chalk line. Goggin showed some fast iioor work and also rang two field goals for the cause. Gondelli brothers and Mon- tana efficiently covered their men at the guard positions.
 Jurgenson starred fo. Mill River, scoring fourteen of their twenty two points, six field goals and two free tries. F. Forest came next ringing three of the ten baskets made by the opponents. The final figures were 22 to 1S The line-uD.
Connecticut western news., 1921-12-08
NORTH CANAAN TOWN
 SHIPS GREATEST NEED
Town Hall Condemned by State Inspector and the
 Public Generally

From the beginning of history New England has taken pride in its Town Hall. In the past North Ca- naan has not been behind. The most imposing site was selected at the seat of its township-the beautiful village of Canaan-and when built was commodious and suitable build ing. But it mas had its day. It has been condemned both by State h. spector and the public generally. A new one is imperative.
 In considering a new one the ques- tion that must be met is what are the needs of the township and how most practically met. Tn the first Ilace the Township affairs must be provided for, requiring an Assembly Room, Anti-room, offices, etc. Sec ondly, The Social needs are of vital interest. Entertainments, Educa- tional features, Athletics and general social gatherings are essential In the third place just as good library centrally located and properly housed with conveniences suitably situated as possible is required-To make these possible at the least eX- pense, to the greatest benefit and most advantageous to each appeals to the consideration of all concerned.
 An attractive building with some architectural character on a specta- cular a site as the present one, would be an ornament speaking well to the many coming and passing through, of the place and people.
 Such a building could have a suit able basement properly built for basket ball, gymnastics, bowling alley, shower baths, etc. The ground floor to be the Assembly room, mak- ing easy access for the largest num- Der of people. The second floor to accommodate dining rooms and and the office rooms. The dining room to be used for large commit tee room.
 The Library could be placed on the ~"ound floor entered on a level with the sidewalk built of fireproof material with sound deading walls suitable lighted etc.
 This arrangement would centraliZe the interest and work of the town. ship, most convenient and suitohIc Being so concentrated one caretake1 only would be needed, one heating plant and one supervision.
 This would materially lessen the expense of such provisions and would add greatly to convenience By the method of bonds the financing of such structure would be a pos sibility of slight tax to build and maintain.
 That it is possible there is nc doubt-that there a need is beyond question. It appeals to our pride, welfare interest, and better judg- ment. Such building is an impera- tive need. z.-
Connecticut western news., 1921-12-08

ing Camp. Commissioned at Camp Lee, Va. in August as Second Lieu tenant of Infantry. Ordered to Camp Perry, Ohio for one months training at the Small Arms Firing School and then setn to Camp Mcclellan, Alaba- ma, as a rife instructor. Released in December, 1918, without getting overseas.
 Appointed for overseas duty hy Near East Relief (then the American Committee for Relief in the Near East) in January 1919 and sailed February ,15, 1919. Arrived at Con- stantinople March 8th and was shortly sent to Derindje to assist in u reorganization of the huge ware bgG1es there, built by the Germans on their Bagdad railway, which the Near East Relief had taken over as their base of supplies. Volunteered for service in the Caucasus and reached Datum April 1st. Assigned alone to Karaklis, in Armenia, but one week later was transferred to Igdir, a sub-district of Brivan, in charge of relief for that region. A Red Cross nurse was assigned in the same subdivision and directed the detailed orphanage and hospital work, while he supervised the admin istrative phase and all general relief.
 The knowledge of the Near East which is coming to our attention is mighty interesting. The address by Lieut.. Perry will be worth hearing. Coed singing-no money asked for 4 full house-Everyone who can should come.
Connecticut western news., 1921-12-08
Contributed.
Evergreens Win from Colebrook

Evergreens Win from Colebrook
 The Evergreens trimmed Cole brook in a very fast encounter in Town Hall Saturday evening. The score was close throughout and it was only in the last two minutes that the locals made three baskets and triumphed 35-31. The visitors showed good team work, but their defective shooting handicapped them greatly. Local fans who enjoy a fast game claim that this game was even better than the one with Houastonic the week before, from which the Evergreens emerged victorious 2s-26 This is probably due to the fact that it is more exciting to see a team come from behind and win out in- stead of merely maintaining a lead.
 Canaan led at the expiration of the first period by 23-16. O'Neil, Baldwin, Blass and Proper scored in this session, while Doty and Densloe did the countering for Colebrook. Baldwin, O'Neil and Blass also figured in the second half.
 Colebrook opened the second half with a field goal, then Canaan shot three baskets and Colebrook started rapid climb to the lead The visi- tors held lead of two points, 21-29, with three minutes to play. After an endless moment of suspense, Tommy O'Neil eluded his guard and slipped the tieing points through the hoop. Art Baldwin then settled the score with another ringer and Bill Blass followed with his third basket of the evening. You have to hand it to the Pipe-fitting Plumber for mak- ing the last basket in every game. Weighty William was "there" with L
Connecticut western news., 1921-12-08
M. E. Church Christmas Bazaar

A Christmas Bazaar and Supper will be held at the M E. Church Parlors on Wednesday, Dec. 14th.
 You will find that the Ice Palace Booth will contain gifts for both young and old. Next take peek in at the Dutch Window Booth which will contain a unique line of Gre tonne, Art Muslin Mysteries, Aprons, etc.
 The Palace of Sweets will contain candy, jellies, canned fruits, etc.
 The Bazaar will open at 3 o'clock. Supper will be served from 10 g o'clock. Price 35c.
Connecticut western news., 1921-12-08
FIFTH ANNUAL SHOW
Of Canaan Poultry Association Held
 Dec. 6-s, 1921.

The following rewards were given
 Barred Plymouth Rocks-Adelbert Di2gs, 1st cock, 1st cockerel. w. A. Wight. 3rd cockerel, It's & End pull let, 1st pen. A. J. Harris & Son, Sharon. Conn. End cockerel, 3rd bullet. White Plymouth Rocks, John J. Murray, Ct. Harrington, Mass. 1st and End cock, hen, cockerel and bullet, 1st pen. N. w. Moore, 3rd hen, 3rd bullet. Columbian Ply mouth Rocks, Adelbert Dings, 1st, 2nd cock, 1st, 2nd and 3rd hen, 2nd cockerel, 1st, End and 3rd bullet, 1st pen. Wm. F. Beilke 1st cockerel.
 Buff Plymouth Rocks-B. N. Du- clos, Lenox, Mass. 1st and 2nd cock, 1st and 2nd hen, 1st and 4th cock erel, End, 4th bullet. E. L. Ferguson, Falls Village, Conn. 2nd and 3rd cockerel, 1st and 3rd bullet.
 Partridge Plymouth Rocks-M. B.. Richardson, Lime Rock, Conn. 1st cock, hen, cockerel and bullet.
 White Wyandottes-J. A. Dunham, Ashley Falls, Mass. 1st cock, 1st hen, 1st and 3rd cockerel, 2nd and lth bullet. John J. Murray, 2nd and 3rd cock, End and 3rd hen, End and 4th cockerel, 1st and 3rd bullet.
 Buff Wyandottes-F. F. Ste7ens, 1st and 2nd cock, 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th hen, 1st and 2nd cockerel, 1st, End and 3rd bullet, 1st pen.
 Silver Wyandottes-Horace Lan- don, Lakeville, 1st hen, w. N. Deck CT, 1st cockerel, 1st, End, 3rd and 1 4th bullet.
 Golden Wyandottes-W. Schmidt, 1st cock, 1st and 2nd cockerel, 1st & 2nd bullet.
 Columbian Wyandottes-Wm. F. Beilke, 1st, End and 3rd hen, 1st cockerel, 1st, 2nd and 3rd bullet.
 S. c. Rhode Island Reds-Beebe and Reel, 1st and 3rd cock, 2nd and 3rd hen, End cockerel, 1st bullet, End and 3rd pen. R. W. Bradley, South field, Mass. 2nd cock, 1st hen, 2nd Continued on page Al
Connecticut western news., 1921-12-08
Filerio? Church Notes
Gnday

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 '~'-a ~-,n'n~ G-r,.99-- viii he ob- -,v-r i.ca,'-. as Near Fast Dav md +.'o~ ~ lit a+ he mornin~ service Fl le occupied by Lieutenant 7os.;v who will speak from first hand %now1ed~e Of Near East conditions. 7@:vi0e at t0'3O as usual.
 S'n 'av School at Il :45. It ;s proposed that the discussion ~ro':p those membership has thus far been confined to the men be con- dvcted os an adult group and that the women be invited to attend. This change is to take effect next Sunday and a substantial increase in attend ance is hoped for. The topic to be considered will be "The Ki1gdom of God"
 There will be a Union Service in the Town Hall at 7:30 to which the public is invited. Lieutenant Perry will be the speaker and a special chorus choir will be on hand to lead the singing.
 Monday, 7:3O P. M.
 The Young Woman's Guild will meet with Mrs. George Hardenbergh This will be an important meeting and large attendance is necessary
 Tuesday
 The ministers of the Litchfeld North Association will be the guests of Pilgrim Church for their regular December meeting.
Connecticut western news., 1921-12-08
Town Hall at Canaan Condemned

Chief of State Police Department Robert T. Hurley visited and in- spected the Town Hall on Monday night and ordered State Policeman Preston to revoke the license of Edward J. Stuart for conducting a moving picture business in the Town Hall and to prohibit any moving pictures in the future until proper exits and improvements of other character. The Selectmen are con- templating making the improvements needed.
Connecticut western news., 1921-12-08
Kent Schools Leads

Kent school of Kent, Conn. was announced Tuesday as the winner of the interscholastic scholarship trophy awarded annually by the Harvard chapter of Phi Beta Kappa to the school whose students have the best average record in the examinations for admission to Harvard College
 Kent led by a veyr narrow margin Loomis School of Windsor, Conn.,. anC St. Marks School, Soutlboro.
Connecticut western news., 1921-12-08

The Evergreens will oppose Corn wall this Saturday night, Dec. 10th.
 Francis Place.
 Canaan High vs. Sheffield
 Sheffield High beat Canaan High Friday, Dec. 2, 4S-9. Shook, who starred for Sheffield, accounted for 33 points. The line up was as fol- lows:
 Canaan-R. F., A. Baldwin, L. F., T. O'Neil, L. G., P. Foley, R. G., Place, Center, Hicks.
 Sheffield-R. F. Shook, L. F., Hoyt L. c. Gilligan, R. G., Agar, C., Board man.
 All Stars Win
 Although the Canaan High School was defeated by Sheffield High Fri day, the Canaan All Stars defeated the Sheffield Boys club in fast game on the same evening to the tune of All. The first half ended 10-2, Edward Mcclure scoring the points for the local boys. In the second half the Sheffield bunch put in larger fel- lows but even with these odds when the game ended the score was l-11 in our favor. On the whole Sheffield had the better pass work but could not shoot as we'll as the All Stars.
Connecticut western news., 1921-12-08

The Evergreens will oppose Corn wall this Saturday night, Dec. 10th.
 Francis Place.
Connecticut western news., 1921-12-08
A Look Ahead.

About the time Texas goes re- publican we expect to see H. c. Wells pacified about his international world state and MT. Tumulty writing a book on "The Mistakes of Wilson," -Kansss City Star.
Connecticut western news., 1921-12-08
BIG MEETING IN TOWN
 HALL SUNDAY NIGHT
Edward T. Perry of Hartford To Speak on Conditions
 in Near East

A meeting will be held in Town Hall, Canaan, on Sunday night at 7:30. Edward T. Perry, of Hartford will speak on condition in Near East and the work of the Near East 4Re- lief Fund.
 MT. Perry enlisted in U. s. Army in May 1918. Fourth Officers Train
Connecticut western news., 1921-12-08
CONCRETE STATE ROAD
To be Built from Canaan to
 New Milford

The work of the new state road from Canaan to New Milford is to be%in immediately and simultaneous ty from both end. Contracts are let fer the .23Ttions and built of concrete mahirr the most beautiful route to New York city.
The Prescott daily news., 1921-06-13

Black Lowdermilk was in the city this morning en route to Reeder where he has charge of a eommissary of the Valley Lumber Company. He accompanied Mrs. Lowdermilk to Hope, where she took the train for Grace, La, where she will visit her mother.
 l Mrs. J. A. Searcy of Lewisville, re- turned home yesterday after three weeks visit in the city with Mir. and Mrs. J. A. Bryan.
 Auto pennants. 75 cents each, at the Krescent Store. Ids
 Tom F. Hughes, IT,, of Emmet. was business visitor here today. 1 Cliff Arnold and family are invited to attend the Gem Theater today as guests of the management. War tax only.
 Mrs. ". R. Steed and little grand daughter, Josephine Steed, left yes terday for Laneburg, where they will visit Mir. and Mrs. Olin Steed
 Mrs. Mary Norman, after a visit here with her sister, Mrs. NJ. D. Ector, left this morning for New Boston, Texas, where she will visit before re- turning to her home at Mexia, Texas
 H. H. Smith and family are moving today to Fl Dorado, where Mr. Smith has been for some time past doing contracting work. They are erecting a residence at the oil city.
 Mir. and Mrs Carl Hines returned to Magnolia this morning after weekend visit here with relatives. Mir Hines has charge of the Child Welfare motor truck which Is just completing two weeks work in Colum bia county. They will go to Bradley county from there, and from Bradley to Arkansas county, thence to Wash ington county. They met with won derful success in their work in Co., lumbia, great crowds meeting them at every stop.
 Mrs. Monroe Wood and daughter, Mrs. McBryde of Gale, are in the city visiting Mrs. Woods sister, Mrs. B. Wells.
 Hemstitching and picoting attach nent works on any sewing machine, easily adjusted. Price s250 with full instructions Gem Novelty Co.,, Box I02I. Corpus Christi, Texas.
 Judge c. R. Haynie returned to Texarkana last night, where he IS presiding over Miller circuit court, after spending the weekend here with his family.
 R. s. Bright, who has been visiting relatives in this county for the past week, returned to Abilene, Texas, yes terday.
 Mrs. E. Delaughter, Mrs. Allen and Miss Marie Allen of Boughton, mo- tored over this morning and spent the day shopping.
 W. N. Sutton of Sutton, one of the old settlers, is here today.
 Jack Blakely is attending the de- linquent land sale of Clark county at Philadelphia today.
 This week, Kings thread, 3 spools for 10c. Sample Shoe Store. 6I6
The Prescott daily news., 1921-06-13
CHAUTAUQUA COMMITTEES

The Chautauqua begins Tuesday, June 21st, and the Park Association and School Improvement Association have appointed the following commit tees to have charge of the sale of sea- son tickets, beginning Monday, June 18th Each member of these commit tees is requested to meet at the court house at BOO o'clock Saturday after noon, June 11th, when tickets will be given out.
 Ward No. Mrs. Will Waller, chairman; Mrs. J. c. Stegar, Mrs. c. F. Pittman, Mrs. M. L. Moore, Mrs. B. F. Lumpkin, Mrs. Clyde C. Nelson, Mrs. c. NJ. Hirst, and Mrs. J. A. Bailey.
 Ward No. 2-Mrs. Warren Cum mings, chairman; Mrs. R. B. Hardey; Mrs. Joe R. Hamilton, Mrs. s. T.. White, Jr., and Mrs. A. s. Buchanan.
 Ward No. 3-Mrs. Hunter Scott, chairman; Mrs. J. D. Cornish, Mrs. L. c. Henderson, Mrs. w. F. Denman, Mrs. Clarence Shumaker, Miss Jean cite Burns, Mrs. R. P. Hamby and Mrs. W. c. Mutt.
 Ward No. Mrs. c. F. Cress, chairman; Mrs. Dan Pittman, Mrs. Dale Denman, Mrs. W. S. Jones, Mrs. L. P. Beidleman, Mrs. W. D. Burdine, Mrs. A. NJ. Westmoreland and Mrs H. J. Wilson.
 Fred Fuller, president Prescott Chautauqua; Mrs. R. L. Blakely, president Park Association; Mrs. s. o. Logan, president School Improve ment Association.
 One and one-half quart percolator, pure Aluminium, SIPS at the Krescent Store. lids
 Rev. Theo. F. Hall went up to Oko- Iona this morning where he will fill his regular appointment at the Chris tian church.
 Large size Aluminium Double Boiler SIPS at the Kresrcent Store. 11d3
The Prescott daily news., 1921-06-13
LOCAL NEWS ITEMS

Chipley Duke returned Saturday from weeks visit with relatives at Hope.
 This week Samson" Overalls 85c. Sample Shoe Store. 6d6
 Dr. E. L. Langston of Homer, La, is in the city visiting his sister, Mrs Nj. H. Kennedy
 Nice asortment of dress ginghams at 14c yard, also cheaper grades at Sc yard. Sample Shoe Store. 6d6
 Mir. and Mrs C. s. Losey left this morning for Waldo where they will spend few days. MT. Losey has a large acreage in pickles around Waldo and is establishing a station there to take care of the crop.
 LOST-Eub cap fer Dodge CT. Return to J. C. Woodul or this office.
 Mrs. T. o. McDaniel of Hope, re- turned this morning after a brief visit here with relatives.
 Rooms for rent with table board; also table boarders wanted Mrs. s. R. Young. Phone POP. 11d4
 Mrs. Harry Helton and little daugh- ters, Katherine and Julia, and Miss Rubie Daniell went out to Laneburg Saturday, where they will visit for few days.
 Mems dress shoes, Lundin and Quaker Quality, in straight, custom English and sport lasts, of calf skin and kid leather, at from S3.00 to $500. Worth regular from $500 to s8.5O. Sample Shoe Store. 6d6
The Prescott daily news., 1921-06-13
Telephone 2S Prescott, Arkansas

Bud Meyers of Hugo, Okla, who has been visiting here, left yesterday for Mineral Springs for a short visit.
 Base ball game Wednesday at p. m. High School park. East Side vs. West Side. Dan Pittman and Ed Barham, umpires.
 Mir. and Mrs. Tom Taylor left yes terday for a visit with relatives at Texarkana.
 Eugene Sutton, Robert Lambert and Collyer Cox spent yesterday in Hope.
 J. E. Butler of Rosston route three, was among the business visitors to Prescott this morning.
 When food gives you distress you need dose of Prickly Ash Bitters to relieve the stomach and help diges- tion. It is a mans remedy for the liver and bowels. Price SIPS per bot tie. Hesterly Drug Store, Special Agents. q
Mountain Home Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1915-1946, 1921-12-24

World war when seventy years old,
serving nearly three years.
Today. although seventy-fve years
old, Colonel Wood Is inspector general
Of the Grand Army of the Republic,
and Is chaplain Of the John Regan
post of the American Legion, Boise,
Idaho. which he organized and served
as its first commander.
Colonel Wood was born June 4,
l846. Fifteen years later he was
bearing a musket In the Civil war. He
was twice wounded during this serv-
Ice. Later. he served In the Indian
wars as senior medical officer In two
expeditions against the Cheyenne and
Sioux. In the Spanish-Amerlcan war
he was chief surgeon of the First di.
vision of the Fifth army corps from
Its organization until Its Abandonment
after the Santiago campaign.
In the World war Colonel Wood was
on active duty from June %, 1916. I'M
til February %, 1919. He was under
Dire in all except the World war and
received three medals for distin.
guished service.
Mountain Home Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1915-1946, 1921-12-24

hand was the mouth of the cave-but
where? The cliffs, as ! have already
said, were too steep for descent.
Nothing but a fly could have crawled
down them, / turned to the craggy
face of the mountain. There, surely,
mist be the entrance TO the cave /!
For hours | clambered among the
rocks, risking mangled limbs and sun
Strickland found no cave. ! came
back at last, YEARLY, to the grave.
There lay the dust of the brain that
had known all-and a wild impulse
came to me to tear away the earth
with my bare hands, to dig deep,
deep-and then with listening ear wait
for a whispered word.
II put the delirlous fancy from me
and moved away to the edge of the
cliffs. Looking down, | saw u narrow
sloping shelf which dropped from the
brink to n distance of ten or twelve
feet below, where II met a slight pro-
lection of the rock. I had seen 1t be-
fore, of course, but 1t had carried no
Significance for my mind. Now |
stepped down upon the ledge and fol-
lowed 1t to Its end in the angle of the
rock.
"Snugly hidden In the angle was n
low doorway leading into blackness.
Nov, of course | ought in prudence
to have gone back to the hut and got
matches and a lantern and a rope
before ! set foot In the darkness of
that unknown place. But what had I
to do today with prudence-Fortune
had me by the hand In | went bold
ly, Benny at my heels. The passage
turned sharply, and for a little way
we walked in ~blackness. Then It
veered egaln, and q faint and far.off
light seemed to filter it's way TO us
through a web woven of the very stuff
Of night. The floor sloped d little
downward. ! felt my way with my
feet, and came to a step-another. /
was going along n descending passage,
cut at Its steepest into rough, irregu-
lar stairs. With either hand l could
touch the walls. All the while the
light grew clearer. Presently, by an
Mountain Home Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1915-1946, 1921-12-24
PLAN FOR CANADIAN LEGION
War Organizations Approve PROPOSE
tion to AmaIgamate All Veterans
Similar to American Body.

The amalgamati0n Of all war vet
Grams of Canada into a Canadian
Legion to be founded on principles
similar to those of the American
Legion has been approved by officials
Of the various war organizations.
lore than 10000 leaders In the vet
erans' associations have pledged their
support of the merger.
1t has been shown that one organi-
Eation can operate more effectively
and at less expense than a half a
dozen organizations with a common
interest and purpose. The merger
will make possible a closer co-opera-
ton between the veterans and the
Canadian government, which has al
ready spent 100000 In the estab-
lishment of returned soldiers on land.
A recent report shows that $1,000
individual ex-service men have been
benefited by the laws. the objects Of
which were soldier re-establishment
and the development Of the ngricul-
tural Of the dominion. I'm
der the law. any ex-service mar eligi-
BILE from a military standpoint. having
seen service overseas. may apply for
loans up to the maximum Of $500
for the following purposes: For the
purchase Of land, $500; for stock
and equipment, $1,000; for permanent
improvements, $1,000. II on incum-
bered land, the ex-s5ldier is entitled to
loans amounting to 5000; IL on free
land, to loans amounting to $1,000. In
the case of purchased land the settler
must pay 10 per cent Of the cost price
of the land as a guarantee Of good
faith.