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Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1921-10-13

Miss Lillian Harrison visited rela-
tives at Mt. Pleasant last week.
The Misses Lucille Morton and
Georgia Coonrod Of Alma spent Sat
urday and Sunday with friends in this
vicinity.
Mr.. and Mrs. Lyle Nelson enter
tanned relatives from Saginaw over
Sunday.
Miss Pearl Mitchell was home from
Alma over Sunday.
Mrs. VIM. LaPaugh has returned
from Shepherd.
Miss Vera Valance was home from
Alma over Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ross strong Of Shep
ardsvlle were guests of Rev. and
Mrs. II. X. Strong Sunday.
Miss Twila Bradley was home from
ST. Louis over Sunday.
Mrs. Harry King has returned from
her two weeks visit with relatives at
Grand Rapids
Harold Hyde was In Grand Rapids
the first Of the week.
Mr. and Mrs. Lincoln Lcwon are
visiting relatives at Marine City.
Mr.. and Mrs. Clair Sturtvant en-
tertained friends from Unionville last
Thursday and Friday.
Mr.. and Mrs Harry White and
son, Jack, If Seville Center spent Sun
day with Mr.. and Mrs. Adam Bitten
Mrs. Carrie Williams and Mrs.
Erwin Ditto and daughter Of San
Diego, California, are now visiting
relatives in Chicago and arc eypected
10 arrive in Riverdale the end of TIA
week and viii remain some time with
relatives
Mr. and Mrs. James Fisher spent
Monday near Sumner, guests Of their
son, Harry, and wife.
Frank Rice was home from Alma
over Sunday.
Mrs VIM. Bradley and SON, Fore
visited relatives az ST. Louis sunday
John Williams and daughter, Ruth
If near VIM were Riyerdale callers
saturday.
Mrs. s. Miller and granddaughter
Ruth, visited friends near Sumne.
Wednesday,
The dance given by Chas. Greer
Last Saturday evening was we'll att
tended.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1921-10-13
RINERDALE


,.r aad Mrs. Arthur Wclch and
children ana Oswald Gould spent the
roa. end with relatives at Big Rap
ids.
Jack Mobi0 attended banquet
given by the hardware merchants
held at tac Wright House i'm Alma
Friday evening.
T.. G.. smith Of Lahcyiew was a
Biverlala caller last Tuesday.
j. b.. KEEPER is doing carpenter
wor inear Wheeler this week.
Mr. and Mrs Frank Belknap and
children Of Lansing visited relatives
here SUNDAY
2ir. and ,irs. George Nunn and
children of near taaca were guests
Of 1lrs. Cora Nam Sunday.
Ihe Lads lae,a5-cs were enter
aimed al the h3n- of Mrs. A. j. SUIT
ton Of Alma las, Thursday, and all
report sorry plea ant time.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1921-10-13

Mr. and Mrs. W. II. Forney of ST.
Louis visited ut A. IT, Nestles Thurs
day.
$. Dalrymnle is la Ann Arbor, TAX
ing treatment for cancer.
T.. %. bradford was In Flint Thurs
day
Lloyd Brown and family have
moved hack on their place in this
vicinity.
Mrs. Alfred Nestle visited Mrs.
Orin Decker of Alma Wednesday Of
las. week
Chas Andrews aad family enter
ta.ned company Sunday.
Erne-, Stanton left Saturday to
visit relatives near Houghton lake.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1921-10-13
Report Corn BOrer
ia Monroe County

East Lansing, oct. l3-Report5
that the European Corn Borer, pest
which has been present in Canada
and nciglbming states during The last
two or three years, has at last
reached Michigan, were received by
Prof. d. r. Petit, Of the M. A. C..
entomology department, last week.
infestation seems to have been dis
covered in Monroe County, near Erie,
and La Sale, che reports indicate.
Come and see for yourself how we
make candy Demonstrating in our
window ON the 10, 20, 81, - Of this
month. AS for the prices You viii be
surprised. We viii sell it at practical
ly cost price just for an advertise
ment. Deluxe Candy CO. advertise
ment.
Free Groceries at the Strand Mon
day night 20 prizes-come and see.
advertisement
"The Affairs Of Coming
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1921-10-13
THESE RATS WOULDN'T EAT
MY BEST GRAIN" SAYS
FRED LAMB.

Its hard to keep rats out Of
feed store. Tried for years. A neigh
boring store sold me some RAT
SNAP. 1t worked wonders. Gathered
up dead rats every morning. Bought
more RAT-SNAP. Haven't a rat now.
They wouldn't eat my best grain
when | threw RAT-SNAP around. -
Three sizes, 35c, 65c, SIPS. Sold
and guaranteed by c. r. Murphy and
Winslow Bros. Drug Stores.-adver-
tisement
"The Affairs Of Anatol" Commg.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1921-10-13
EELth 81, RIDGE

Mr.. and Mrs. Clarence Hopkins ar
Pores, Avery and Mr.. James Hop
kins left Thursday morning for a
motor trip to Colorado Springs, Colo.
where they viii spend Tie winter.
W. S. Compton was home from
Portland over the week end.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1921-10-13

w educate ourselves when teach children So when we af-
w ford them The opportunity learning music too learn balance
proportion lo things that the
riddles aa unanswered make the job Of living teome thing The
them al is good phyelpnosuch as the Lyon
Ha Hobart NJ Gable Bush Gerts or the easy to play Gubransen
They sell regularly al from 500 and s775 but to get in
the biz sale offer them at S595OO and at
selling lot OF player
this fall and have taken number OF used pianos in exchange
the kind of instrument start that girl boy taking lessons
ylhald and put first class
shape be told @ and they going at very low
fgures$25 The used instruments consist
known makes the Emerson Chase Bros Remington Sing
Frederick Doll KohIe Campbell Windsor and Gnne Bros Own
Make.
talking machine offer the world
Columbia GraIho with the automatic stop at the
Columbia SO0 $l25 Columbia for $780,
S225O0 These brand instruments
forget Columbia choice
from. You'll 10 get another chance such this
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1921-10-13

"The Adams Of AnatoI"-Comine.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1921-10-13

The Affairs Of Anatol"-comng
Connecticut western news., 1921-12-29
DEEP FLOWING IS BIG NEED
softs Are Getting Poorer, Producing less Per Acre, Thereby Cut
 ting Farmers Income.

Deep blowing Is the greatest need on many farms. It Is a fact that soils are getting poorer, producing less per acre and less in the aggregate year after year and less profit per year on many farms. Many of our soils are tired and sick; like their owners they are overworked, underfed, and under paid. The problem Is to get more from the soil without greater expense.
 One way is to deepen the soil, let ting in air and moisture and permit nature to make this sub-soil or under soil fertile. The roots of plants can not penetrate deep enough under the present conditions on many farms to get enough plant food and sufficient moisture to yield a normal crop. What is the remedy7 PIow deeper.
 Deeper blowing should be done in the fall. Many soils should be sub soiled, others should be plowed deeper with ordinary breaking blows. What ever the method, the soil must ba made deeper. Flow deeper.
Connecticut western news., 1921-12-29
CORNWALL

Last week Winthrop SmiSh's' team had a runaway from a bale"of hay falling off upon tiren1, and Mr.'Wilson who WEES driving was thrown" out and run over, his leg being broken and other severe injuries inflicted. He was taken to a hospital where>he was expecting ito undergo surgical operation this week.
 In the latter days of last week thir- ty cases of diphtneria appeared in the town apparently coming from differ ent sources. In several families there are more than one. Christmas eve services were therefore given up in the First church after all prepara- 1 tions had been made, and so the presents purchased have been sent to 1 the children, and the offerings for the Far East Relief are to be handed in to the teachers of the Sunday School and will be forwarded as soon as possible.
 Fortunately the schools, both pub l lie and private are closed, ana will not open again until danger from contagion is past. The Sunday School IS HkeW36e suspended.
 MT. and Mrs. Calhoun are expect i ing a larger New Years house party than usual.
 Willis J. Potter has rented MT. Calhoun's Valley Farm for three years.
 E. B. Starr has bought several registered Short-horns.
 Frank Whitcomb and family spent the Christmas tin9e with his relatives in Massachusetts
 MT, Cook, wko preached very ac- ceptahfy in the First church two weeks ago is expected next Sunday. MT. Starr occupied the pulpit last Sunday and preached a Christmas sermon. MT. Hutchings has declined the pastprate here to which he wlrs Sr1vited.
Connecticut western news., 1921-12-29
SOUTH CANAAN

Rev. Ralph George is expected to preach in Church next Sunday after noon and conduct the communion service.
 Miss Hattie Bosworth of Boston is spending her Christmas vacation at the home of her parents.
 MT. and Mrs. William Davies of Canaan called on friends here on Saturday.
 Mrs. M. c. Dean gave a large family party on Monday.
 MT. and Mrs. Jason Curtiss with little Pauline spent Christmas at the home of the latter's parents, MT. and Mrs. Adolph Hein.
 E. Alfred Davies of Washington, D. c. was a weekend guest of his uncles and aunt, Messrs. and Miss West.
 Mrs. H. M. Wright with her sons John and Paul were Christmas guests of Mrs. L. B. Tinker in Canaan.
 Mrs. Jason Curtiss visited in Tor, rington few days last week. Mr. and Mrs. L. E. LoveriR and family, Mir. and Mrs. Arthur Dean and Margaret, also E. A. Davies dineC with Miss L. M. West on Saturday.
Connecticut western news., 1921-12-29
CORNWALL HOLLOW

School closed Friday, Dec. 23, for a weeks vacation.
 A large crowd attended the Christ mas exercises at the school Friday evening given by the pupils and tea cher, Miss Drobish. The exercises closed with Santa Claus appearing and distributing the presents from the Christmas tree to the little ones. The school was very tastefully dec orated by teacher and pupils.
 Nelson and Eleanor Hathaway and Harold Willard have recovered from the whooping cough.
 MT. and Mrs. Roy Hurlburt of Forestville spent the holidays with MT. HurTburt's people.
 MT. and Mrs. Mark Hurlburt of Seymour were home over Christmas.
 Miss Drobish is spending a week. vacation with her parents in Cornwall Bridge.
 George Wright of Thomaston is spendiug"a few days with his daugh- ter, Mrs. E. H. Ocain.
 Mrs. Sarah Castle is spending a week in Torrington.
 MT. and Mrs. c. L. Ryan were in Torripgton one day last week.
 Mrs. Mary Heady who has been visiting her daughter, Mrs. Hawley Whitford is visiting friends in Tor rington.
 Ida and Charles Hurlburt are home from Canaan High School for weeks vacation.
Connecticut western news., 1921-12-29
EAST CANAAN

Mrs. sBrinton and daughter of Winsted were at George Cewerey's $ for Christmas.
 MT. and Mrs. A. A Lawrence :and Mrs. Anna Parsons aud Miss Rudge of Canaan were at H. #. Lawrentse's s for Christmas.
 MT. and M1s. Robert Stevens of Bridgeport were at B. J. Stevens for Christmas.
 Miss Bird was with her sister in Southfield over Sunday.
 There will be communion at the Congregational Church on Sunday.
 The Sunday School Christfeas ex- ercises passed off nicely. The chil- drep did well, and each one received a present, with an orange and bag of candy.
 Friday evening the young people went to the homes of the sick and shut ins and sang Christmas carols. It was nice thing to do, and brought cheer and gladness to many a home. This is custom with the English,
Connecticut western news., 1921-12-29
LIME ROCK

Mrs. Elizabeth Bowen of Green wich has been visiting her sister, Mrs. James Winterbottom.
 Mss Mary Owen has returned to nanbrry after spending several weeks with her aunt, Mrs. Irene Owen.
 Mrs. Norman Surdam who has been at the Winsted Hospital, several weeks returned Saturday.
 Clarence Parmlee is laid up with infamatory rheumatism.
 Mrs. Harry Eggleston was in Great Harrington one day last week.
 Mir. and Mrs. Henry Poland and daughter Helen of Bridgeport, made a brief call at Wilbur Buffers Mon day.
 Mrs Frank La Place of Waterville spent Christmas Day with her father, L. A. Buhlman.
 Misses Harriet and Ellen Ensign were Christmas guests with Mir. and Mrs. Granger in Springfield.
 MT. and Mrs. Matthew Hogan of TorringCon are spending the holidays with her' parents, MT. and Mrs Michael Hickey.
 MT. .aDd Mrs. Andrew Arnott of Bridgeport were also Christmas guests of MT. and Mrs. Michael Hickey. Mrs. Arnott spending the rest of the week with them and friends in Canaan.
 It is reported that Mrs. Irene Owen has sold the lower farm, occupied by Norman Surdam.
Connecticut western news., 1921-12-29
TACONIC

Alex. Angus of New York spent Christmas at his home here.
 Miss Amelia Woodin of Hartford is spending the holidays with her mother at J. c. Pickert's.
 MT. and Mrs. Ward Mallott and children of Hartford are visiting her parents.
 MT. and Mrs. Eben Kimball of Waterbury, MT. and Mrs. Howard Curtis and daughter Dorothy ate Christmas dinner with Daniel Curtis and family.
 Miss Mary Holmes is visiting MT. and Mrs. Schmaling for the present.
 School closed last Friday for ten days vacation, they had exercises and a tree for the children at night, a large crowd attended.
 Miss Lena Gray has returned to her home, after caring for Mrs. Adrian Godenzi and son for two weeks at Twin Lakes.
 Mrs. Clifford Bloomer entertained her sister and party of friends over Christmas. The Sunday School held their ex- ercises and tree at the Chapel Fri day night. Santa Claus and his little daughter were present and every child was we'll remembered. The ex- ercises were we'll given by the chil, dren and much credit is gwen to those that helped.
 John Visina of Canaan visited over Christmas at Mrs. Anna Gray's
 Thos. Cunning is visiting friends in Torrington.
Connecticut western news., 1921-12-29
MontersY,s Ostrich rrea

Nor t&omery, Cal, is as proud of it's cStrich tree as residents of the lower Hudson valley are of Anthony's nose. This celebrated curiosity is formed of two coast expresses, so that their foliage seems to be that of one tree {; and the shape Of 1t, together with the peculiar angle Rt which the two trunks are placed, gives the silhouette of huge and earnest ostrich stalking along shore. The brave old trees that make the picture are alone on barren tongue of beach running out into the breakwaters of the Pacific
Connecticut western news., 1921-12-29
LAkEVILLE

Dr. Shannon has been spending the past week at Norwich.
 Miss Jer8ie Smith has been spend ing several days in Waterbury.
 If you are in need of a new top for ax1y kind of. car Or curtains with plate glass or celluloih or side cux- tains repaired give C. H. Osborn a call at LakeNi1le, Conn. Also broken furniture repaired and done over, Don't discard a good piece of furni- ture because LE is slightly broken, bring Tt 4o us andtnave it put in order.
 Ed. Webb ST. is confaled to the house this week with hard cold.
 John Finkle has enterer the en- ploy of " B. Rand during the holi- days.
 The fishermen of the village have been enjoying the sport tht past week, fishing through the ice and report very good luck.
 Mr. and Mrs. c. H. Barnett were over Sunday and Monday guess of H. L. Barnett and family.
 Wm. Barnett is home from his studies in Boston for the holiday4.
 Misses Florence Cleveland and Catherine Phillips of Springfield, Mass. are spending their Christmas vacation at their homes here in town.
 Grant Finkle received word this. week that his sister Mrs. Mary Blake, of Falls Village is sick with pneu-: mosja.
 Miss Hattie Green of New York city is visiting friends in town this week.
 Mrs. Florence VanDyke and son of Northpert, N. Y. and George Slight and lady friend of New York city were guests of Mrs. Wm. Peabody for over Christmas.
 Miss Louise Heaton is home for the holidays from Mount Holyoke.
 The Misses Bessie and Beatrice Argall were Christmas guests of their mother.
 D. M. Thrall and lady friend of New Haven were guests of Mrs. H. M. Thrall on Monday.
Connecticut western news., 1921-12-29
NEWS from NEARBY F0WRS

and Mrs. Fletcher started it here. Hope it will be kept up. Rev. and Mrs. Fletcher were presented with a nice gift in gold from the different societies.
 Miss Alice Maylott was a guest of Miss Mary Stratton over the holidays.
 Miss Maud Shaw of Mystic was an over Sunday visitor at the parsonage.
 Miss E. J. filling has returned from ing for few weeks.
 MT. Thorpe has been on the sick list for two weeks.
 Joseph Rix and family ate Christ mas dinner Saturday at Mrs. Miners in Salisbury.
 Miss Ruth Gaylord of Stamford and Miss Kittie Rix of New York are home for a weeks vacation,
 The annual church meeting will be held next Monday, Jan. 2nd, at the church at eleven o'clock. Business meeting first and lunch at 12 o'clock Reports and other business at 1::3C and the roll call as usual
 Mr. and Mrs. George Condon ate Christmas dinner at John Condon's
 Miss Mildred Bailey is visiting he1 sister this week in Sheffield.
 Moving pictures at East Canaan Village Hall, Friday evening, Dec. 30 at p. m. W. s. Hart in "tWah Lowry, g reels. Movie nuts, Charlie Chaplin comedy. A new machine will be used for the Grst time, @Whicf produces an absolutely fiickerless picture.-adv.
Connecticut western news., 1921-12-29

Checker boards and checkers, books and games. The Canaan Printing Company.
Connecticut western news., 1921-12-29
SALISBURY

Mrs. Champagne entertained her mother, Mrs. Pendleton and two sisters of Norwich over Christmas.
 Misses Marion Eggleston and Emma Reed spent Friday in Boston, Mass.-and Manchester.
 Mrs. Scott Flint and children of West Cornwall spent Christmas with her sister, Mrs. Charles Warner. Miss Frances Norton of Amherst, Mass. is visiting her mother, Mrs. Margaret Norton.
 Richmond Landon spent Christmas with his parents, MT. and Mrs. H. F. , Landon.
 Miss Dorothy Bell of Cornell Medi- cal College is visiting her parents, MT. and J. Mortimer Bell.
 MT. and Mrs. Percy Tanner of Hartford spent Christmas with his parents, Mir. and Mrs. Peter Tanner.
 Miss Marguerite Marston of New York city spent the holidays with her parents.
 c. Arthur Dubois of Waterville spent Christmas With his parents, MT. and Mrs. Chas Dubois.
 AfAt' cSili N11o' iS " Gti u - ItA Iio GttINi daughter Dorothy spent Christmas with his parents in Taconic.
 Miss Lois Warner of New York spent Christmas with her parents, MT. and Mrs. D. T. Warner.
 Misses Marion Eggleston and Emma Reed of Connecticut Agricul- tural College are spending the hoii- day recess at their homes here
 MT. and Mrs. George Belcher, Mrs. L. M. Eggleston and daughters spent Christmas in Millerton, N. Y.
 MT. and Mrs. Edward Williams entertained MT. and Mrs. c. F. Rob erts of Canaan on Christmas Day.
 Miss Sarah Everts of Seymour is spending the holidays with her father, W. P. Everts.
 Miss Ruth Miner of New York city spent Christmas with her mother, Mrs. F. M. Miner.
 Joseph Rix and family of East Canaan spent Saturday at Mrs. F. M Miners.
 MT. and Mrs. Dwight Brdnton of Falls Village were Christmas guests of their son and family, H. Roscoe 3Rrn1ton.
 Mrs. Margaret Norton entertained the Garden Club on Tuesday after noon at her home.
 Among the guests for over the Holidays were MT. and Mrs. Percy TanRer. of Hartford; Miss Helen C. Eggleston of Canaan; Richmond Landon. Miss Dorothy Bell of New York; Miss Clara Stone of Hartford; The Misses Emma Reed, Mary Miner and Marion Eggleston of Storrs; Miss Frances Norton of Amherst College; Miss Sarah Everts of Sey- mour; Scott Flint and family of Cornwall; Helen Harding of Bridge port.
 Rev. R. iE. Treat entertained his father and mother and several friends over ,tke holiday.
 The Sunday School of St. Johns Church held their annual Christmas tree on Saturday afternoon; special music was given and a very pleasant service to adults as we'll as children; the Churches were very tastefully trimmed with garlapds of evergreens.
 The Sunday School of the Congre- gational Church held their annual Christmas Tree at the Town Hall on afternoon, followed by the business meeting of the church and supper and social evening.
Connecticut western news., 1921-12-29
Rats outwltted by sawdust.

Insulation by sawdust not only dead ems sound, but also defeats rats When rat starts to construct a burrow through packed sawdust, the operation no doubt seems easy enough to begin with. But presently the sawdust be- gins to cave In, filling the hole as fast as the rat can dig, and in the end dis couragipg the animal completely.
Connecticut western news., 1921-12-29
FALLS VILLAGE
A Big Success

It was good to hear the laughter of the children when Santa appeared laden with gifts at the Community Tree in the town hall. We thank the large attendance and those who could not be there, for the success of the evening. Signed,
 The Community Club
 Frank H. Hanchett died at his home Sunday morning, Dec. 25, after a lingering illness. Funeral was held at his late residence We'd nesday afternoon.
 Miss Sadie Rogers is visiting in Waterbury this week.
 Miss Mary Woodin of Winsted IS spending a few days at her brothers, Robert Woodin.
 Miss Minnie Jacobi returned home Monday from Winstea~
 MT. and Mrs. Janaes McCrory gave a party to about twenty of their friends recently.
 Ruth and Walter Marcy are spend ing their vacation with relatives in Mahopac.
 MT. and Mrs. Carroll Burkett, who were called to Dalbury on account of the illness of his father, William A. !Burkett, have returned home. MT, !Burkett underwent an operation for appendicitis, ana is reported as comfortable.
 Sidney Vosburg has been on the Ssick list for few days.
 T,. onH hri6Q of IBrockton, Mass. have been spend ing the holidays=at Thomas Graham's. Mrs S. B.&Brewster has returned ',home, after spending several weeks ] in Bridgeport.
 MT. and Mrs. Dwight Brinton sspent Monday, Dec. 26th with their son, Roscoe. in Salisbury.
 Mrs. Katherine Benjamin spent Christmas at 'ker grandson's, Clayton Benjamin, in Canaan.
 Dorville Merriman has been work ing in New" York city as mail clerk for few days.
 Thomas Jennings has returned to Hartford, after spending Christmas at his home in this place.
 MT. and Mrs. Harry Blake spent Christmas at Frederick BlAke's.
 Mrs. Mary Boyle is not very we'll, the effects of a bad fall recently.
 Word has been received of the birth of a little daughter, Althia, born to MT. and Mrs. Frank Doolittle of Maybrook, N. Y. on December 22nd. Congratulations.
 Wesley Andrus was kwme over Christmas.
 N. Church and Preston Ward were with their mother over Christmas.
 Mrs. w. K. Rectal and son visited in Great Burlington Tuesday.
 Several from here attended the dance given in Canaan Monday 2evening.
 Miss Mabel Russell is taking Va >>cation from Frink's drug store.
 Miss Mary Shpleton is spending few days with her mother in this place.
 Miss Laura Dickinson and Samuel Graham were quietly married at the home of Rev. 5e mes McKiernan, Tuesday evening, Dec. 2Oth They are spending their honeymoon with relatives in New ork state Con- gratut&C1OnS.
 Mrs. Isabelle "Vosburgh spent Christmas with MT and Mrs Earl Sprague.
 o. w. Marcy of Gaylordsville spent Christmas with his son. M. G. Marcy. Catholic Church was a sceNe of beauty Christmas Day,atrimmed with cedar, laurel, running spine and red roses. Illuminated with electric lights and candles, also tue music and singing wasgood, which ca dded to the spirit of a joyful Christmas. Mrs. Mary Goggin Dunn decorated the church also had charge of the music.
 Card of Thanks
 J wish to thank The CGammunity Club for the lovely flowers sent me during my illness.
 Mrs. Hervey L. Wright