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Connecticut western news., 1921-04-28
New Hunting Statute

The house last week adopted the following act of interest to hunters and trappers:
 Section 1. The close season for raccoon shall be from February 1 to October IA, both inclusive; the close season for skunk shall be from Feb ruary 1 to October 31, both inclu- sive; and the close season for mink otter and muskrat shall be from March 15 to October 31, both inclu- sive. No person shall shoot, trap, or take any raccoon, skunk, otter, mink, or muskrat during the close season. The pelts of any such animals legally taken, may be possessed, sold or transported in any number, at any time. Upon demand of any officer having authority to serve criminal process, any person in possession of any such pelt shall furnish to such officer satisfactory evidence that such pelt was legally taken or that such pelt was taken outside of the state. Nothing in this act shall be constructed as prohibiting any per son from pursuing and killing at any time any fur-bearing animal which is injuring any property or which has become nuisance, or the owner of a farm or enclosure used for breed ing or raising any raccoon, skunk, mink, muskrat or otter from taking or killing any such animal at any time, or having in possession any pelt thereof.
 Sec. 2. Every person who shall violate any provision of this act shall be fined not more than twenty-five dollars.
Connecticut western news., 1921-04-28
CONDUCTOR SIMMONS IS
 CALLED BY DEATH
Summons Comes Suddenly
 at His Home in Winsted

William F. Simmons, 63, fourth oldest conductor in the service of the Central New England railway, died suddenly at his home in Winsted about 6:30 Monday evening of acute dilatation of the heart. He had been in poor health for about 10 weeks, but death was unexpected. He was one of the popular conductors on the Central New England railway. He entered the employ of the company March 5, 1899, and had charge of the first train in the morning be- tween Winsted and Hartford.
 William Frank Simmons was born in Newport, R. l.. May 4, 1857, son of William and Elizabeth Simmons, and had resided in Hartford for 25 years before coming to Winsted two years ago. Hewas 32d degree Ma son and member of Washington commandery in Hartford. His sur vivors are his wife, Mrs. Nellie Shep- ard Simmons; two daughters, one of whom is Mrs. Fred Ives of Danbury 1; q son, Frank Simmons of Torring- ton, and four grandchildren. His first wife, Mrs. Alvina Simmons, died in Hartford about five years ago.
 The funeral will be held at his late home Friday afternoon at 2:3O. Burial will be in Forest View ceme- terry, Winsted.
Connecticut western news., 1921-04-28
LICENSES TO COST $3
Legislative Committees Agree on
 Increase of $2 over Present Fee

An increase of $1 in the fee for a license to operate motor vehicles in Connecticut has been agreed upon by the legislative committees on finance and roads, bridges and rivers. AS the present fee is $2, the charge beginning next year will be $3.
 Over 136,000 people in the state are licensed to operate motor ve- hicles, including automobiles, motor cycles and all other types covered by the motor vehicle law. Thus the increase of $1 each will odd over $136,000'a year to 5he states rev. enue and more than $272,000 for the two-year period for which the budget is made, while the total income from operators licenses will approximate $800,000. The present law provides that this money be turned over to the state highway department for use in maintaining highways.
 One out of every 10 people in Connecticut is licensed to drive motor vehicle this year.
Connecticut western news., 1921-04-28
Road Needs of State

The question of whether or not the state should issue short-term high way reconstruction bonds for the immediate rebuilding of perhaps 200 miles of worn out roads is put up to the members of the Connecticut chamber of commerce by combined referendum and questionnaire. The referendum also asks the members if such reconstruction should be done, so far as is possible, by Con- necticut labor so long as the present conditions of unemployment last. The latter question was included in the referendum at the suggestion of Governor Lake and the entire pro posal is due to letter received by George B. Chandler, secretary of the chamber, from Senator John H. Trumbull of Plainville, chairman of the committee on finance of the general assembly.
 The chamebr has requested it's committee on highways and motor vehicles, of which Senator John N. Brooks of Torrington is chairman, to make a special study of the states needs from the stand point of con- tinued highway improvements and the conserving of the states income to be devoted to highway work.
Connecticut western news., 1921-04-28
OLDER BOYS CONFERENCE
Program of Meeting to be Held
 at Watertown

The Fourth Annual Older Boys Conference to be held at Watertown is only two weeks away. Date Fri day and Saturday, My 13 and IA. Boys who intend to take in this Con- ference should see to it that their registration cards, accompanied by the registration fee of $1.00, are in MT. Tyler's hands by May 9th, His address is 462 Main St., Winsted, Conn.
 Registration begins Friday after noon at 4, standard time, at the Con- gregational Church, followed by. the opening of the Conference at 5.30.
 The Conference Dinner will be served at the Community House with c. B. Buckingham presiding. The music will be furnished by the Taft Musical Club. R. F. Purdy of the Taft School will act as Song Leader.
 At 9.30 Saturday morning the Conference will reopen with a De- votional Service, followed by Sec tional Conferences under able lea dership.
 At 12 noon the boys will assemble for the Conference photograph. Lunch will be served at the Commun- ity House at 12,3O. Organized Re creation at Heminway Field at 230. The Conference will close about 4 o'clock.
Connecticut western news., 1921-04-28
Funds Allotted to Contracts

Except the maintenance account of the state highway department; made up of funds collected from the motor vehicles department, every cent of appropriation money now available for highway work is al- lotted to contracts under way, it was said at the office of the state high way commissioner No more money is available for road construction beyond what is already under way.
 About $582,00O is still available for town aid, but since this is en- tirely at the disposal of the towns to which it has been allotted, it cannot be used for any state construction work. Fees from automobile regis tration, available for repair work, oiling and general upkeep amounts so far this year to about $1, ,690,000.
Connecticut western news., 1921-04-28
FREDERICK WOODRUFF
Veteran Conductor Passes Away in
 New Haven

Died at his home in New Haven April 22, after many weeks of in tense suffering, Conductor Fred Woodruff, 67. Mir. Woodruff spent 4 years of his life as a railroad man, 35 years of this time a faithful and efficient conductor, and a man of sterling qualities. A friend to every one rich or poor, young or old, and ever ready to answer pleasantly the many questions asked of a rail- road conductor, he will be greatly missed by a host of friends in rail- road circles, and the many fraterni- ties of which he was a member and the communities in general where ever known.
 The body was brought to this place Monday and laid to rest in the family plot in the Valley cemetery. The great mass of rich and beautiful floral pieces proves the high esteem in which he was held. The remains were accompanied by his widow, Mrs. Alice Woodruff, their daughter and husband and son, MT. and Mrs. Le- land Bosworth and son Raymond, Miss Elizabeth Woodruff, a sister and their pastor, Rev. Wakefield of New Haven. The casket was borne to it's place of rest by the son-in-law, and grandson, Leland and Raymond Bosworth of New Haven and two cousins, B. J. Stevens and F. H. Langdon of this place.
Connecticut western news., 1921-04-28
HOW MILK WILL BE
 SOLD UNDER THE POOL
League Price for May Milk Is Not Yet An
 nounced

The directors of the Dairymen's League, at their last meeting at Utica on April twenty-second and twenty third, adopted a plan by which milk prices will be determined for May and possibly for succeeding months. This plan divides League milk into four different classes, the class and the price which the milk buyer will pay for the milk depends on the way in which the buyer disposes of the final product.
 Class includes all milk sold in fluid form and milk made into cream and skim milk sold in fluid form. The price to the farmer for milk in class l will be determined by the cost of production.
 Class 2 will include milk made into cream and the skim milk used in any manner desired by the buyer except and used in fluid form. Class 2 also includes milk to be made into plain condensed milk and in the manufac- ture of ice cream or into mixtures to be used in ice cream and milk made into cheeses of the soft cheese type, such as Philadelphia Cream, Cream, Pimento, etc.
 Class 8 includes milk that is used in sterilized evaporated whole milk, milk that is manufactured into sweetened whole condensed milk, milk that is manufactured into milk powder and milk that is manufac- tured into cheese such as Swiss, Limburger, Pineapple, Edam and others of similar type.
 Class 4 includes all milk that i made into American cheese or into butter.
 The prices that will be paid Dairy mems League Cooperative Associa- tion by the dealers for all of the classes except class 1 will be deter mined by market conditions that exist for the different products in the different classes. Final prices for May have not yet been amour ced, and will depend upon confer ences between the League and the dealers to be held during the last week in April. .s-f ~.. ...s
 No matter in what class the dealer buys his milk, the returns from 1t will be pooled by the Cooperative Association and every farmer will re- ceive the average price of the whole except for differentials such as freight, butterfat and quality. This plan will insure every farmer & cegu- lar market and all for his milk at all times that the market will bring. At a time of tbe year when there is no surplus, his price will average high; at other times, when there is sur plus, the plan enables him to rake care of it through his organization himself so that the dealer cannot use surplus milk as an excuse for buy ing at too low prices the milk that he actually needs.
Connecticut western news., 1921-04-28
Paintings Exhibited

William L. Carrigan of Falls Vil- lage has an exhibition of paintings at the Ferargil galleries in New York. Mr. Carrigan occasionally visited MT. and Mrs. Genung when they lived in Pennington, in the house now occupied by Maximilian Foster. MT. Carrigan's pictures have been likened to the New England ar- butus, small and pink and fine, push ing irresistibly through the snows of winter, strong, enduring and beauti- full. His Study of Roses" has what hundreds of flower painters have missed, the essence of the flower adequately embodied.
Connecticut western news., 1921-04-28
FOLEY-McCORMICK
 NUPTIALS ON TUESDAY
Engineer Takes Telephone Employe for His
 Bride

A simple spring wedding was solemnized at St. Joseph's church Tuesday morning at o'clock when Elizabeth Frances Mccormick, youngest daughter of MT. and Mrs. James Mccormick, became the bride of Michael Nugent Foley, son of MT. and Mrs. John Foley of East Canaan. The ceremony was performed by the Rev. Joseph Barry, pastor.
 The bride was Attended by her cousin, Miss Beatrice Shields, of Waterbury, and the best man was James Casey of East Canaan.
 The bride wore a navy blue trico- tine suit embroidered with blue braid and bronze hat Of imported Swiss braid. She wore a corsage bouquet of bride roses.
 The bridesmaid was attired in navy blue Canton crepe dress trimmed with irredescent beads and blue taffeta hat. She wore a cor sage bouquet of Ophelia roses.
 Following the ceremony wedding breakfast was served at the home of the brides parents on Barlow Street to the immediate family.
 Mrs. Foley was formerly employed at the s. N. E: telephone office, as assistant chief operator. Mir. Foley has a position as engineer on the c. N. E.
 After an extended wedding trip Mir. and Mrs. Foley will reside in Winsted.
Connecticut western news., 1921-04-28
CAMPAIGN FOR CLOTH
 ING FOR ARMENIANS
Will Be Conducted by Local Committee i'm Near
 Future

Mrs. Joseph L. Parsons, chairman of the Near East Relief Committee in North Canaan has received let ter from E.. H. McDonough, state director, part of which is given below. ...
 'I want to take this opportunity of asking your opinion as to the ad- visibility of putting on a clothing campaign, date to be announced later. The National Committee are laying plans for 8 nationwide cam paign for clothing and it is hoped that every state will get at least 3 carload so that there will be no ques- tion of the clothes arriving in the Near East before the extreme wea- ther sets in, and the winters usually begin much earlier than we have it here. realize the committees have all worked hard and faithfully and I hesitate about putting this new bur- den on them in the early Spring, but the National office have issued the appeal to state directors and I am trying to find out the opinion of the workers who have so Loyalty and suc- cessfully helped out Tn the work this year. Therefore, shall await your opinion with much interest"
 After careful consideration, the committee has decided that such campaign as mentioned is advisable, and there is every reason to believe it will be successful, as all other campaigns usually are in this town. Those having old clothing to give away should not waste any time pre- pairing for the campaign, the date of which will be announced in the near future.
 A committee of ladies will be ap- pointed to receive donations at the town hall at that time, and it is hoped and believed that there will be generous response.
Connecticut western news., 1921-04-28
RENDERED A SURPRISE
Friends Help Anson A. Lawrence
 Celebrate Birthday

Anson A. Lawrence was rendered a surprise party by about forty ol6 friends and neighbors from Norfolk East Canaan and Canaan at his home on Granite Avenue Friday evening the event being in honor of his seventy-fifth birthday. He was pre- scented with four photograph records and 8 poem composed especially fol the occasion was read.
 The evening passed pleasantly with music on piano and photograph, and recitations by Rev. A.. K. Skin ner. Refreshments were then served, after which the guests de- parted, with many expressions of good wishes for MT. Lawrence, and appreciation of the enjoyable even- ing they had spent.
 The poem given below Is the crig- inal composition mentioned. Greetings to Anson Lawrence on His
 Seventy-fifth Birthday Not in beautiful June nor September, But in April, four months from
 December, AA eAS 0PAAAS VI IAAS year Began a career,
 That today we rejoice to remember. Now this is his birthday forsooth, And since that first one of his youth, Of those that have come, Today makes the sum, Just seventy five of truth. Mans years number ten plus three
 score,
 Said one who spoke wisely of yore, But at seventy five, You'fe still much alive, So we're sure you have others in
 store.
 But age which we reckon in years, Is misleading as often appears, Just keep undefiled, The heart of a child, And old age need then have no fears. So Brother, fond greetings to thee, From your friends, a sincere com
 pany.
 We wish you God speed, And strength for each need, In the years that as yet are to be.
Connecticut western news., 1921-04-28
Bald-Head Banquet Features

Additional features of the pro- gram of the annual banquet of the Bald-Head Club of America, to be held at Torrington, on May g, will be, Charles T. Crilley, of Boston, professional entertainer, who is pro- nounced a top-notcher at his art; a high-class orchestra, chorus singing, etc. A special feature will be the award of prizes to guests qualifying in the various stages Nof badness, the winners to be chosen by a board of judges, who sometimes have to argue one another into mutual agreement. There will be no end of fun.
Connecticut western news., 1921-04-28
Pilgrim Chusch Noses
Wednesday

Wednesday
 Meeting of the Double W. Club at the Parsonage at 6.30sP. M.
 Thursday, 7.3O P. M. Preparatory Service in anticipa- tion of the Celebration of the Lords Supper. Those who are to unite with the church are asked to meet the Official Board at the close of this service.
 Friday, 800 P. M. The Mission Circle will meet with Mrs. Fred Brewer
 Sunday
 Regular Morning Service of Wor- ship with Celebration of the Lords Supper and reception of new mem bers. There will be special music. Sunday School at 11.45.
 Monday
 The Young Woman's Guild will hold it's meeting with Miss Lillian Parsons,
 The present week is being ob- served as children's week and the Sunday School teachers by way of observance, are hoping to call at the homes of their scholars. Sunday, May 8th will be observed as Mothers Day and the morning church service will be appropriate to such observance.
Connecticut western news., 1921-04-28
State and County News
Much Damage by CIoudburst

There was veritable cloudburst over Torrington Saturday afternoon. Considerable damage was done in those sections which are without storm sewers.
 In the west part of the town the damage was especially severe. A tremendous volume of water poured down Highland avenue tearing great gulleys in the roadway from Smith street to point we'll beyond the borough line. Stones weighing 200 pounds were undermined and rolled down the hill carrying scores of smaller stones in their wakes. Gull verts were demolished and gardens ruined. The water >overf1owed the storm sewers at the lower end of Highland avenue and poured into Workman avenue, ,Holley place and Riverside avenue. Great slabs of cement were torn from the big ce- ment storm sewer near the junction of Riverside and Wolcott avenues and the water swept across River side avenue and over the Wolcott avenue bridge. Tons of gravel, stone and debris were poured on to gardens on Riverside avenue. The street had a force of men at work early making repairs and rapid progress was made.
Connecticut western news., 1921-04-28
Mrs. Elizabeth Phelps

Mrs. Elizabeth Phelps, 57, died at the House of Mercy Sunday morning after an illness of about three weeks. Her maiden name was Elizabeth Barnard. She was born at Russell, o. In 1888 she was married to Fred H. Phelps at Chagrin Falls, o. They lived in Vermont for a little over a year, and came to Lee 31 years ago. Mrs. Phelps was a member of the Lee Congregational church and its society. She leaves her husband and one daughter, Katherine, and also one sister, Mrs. Robert Lyons of Waterbury. The funeral was held Tuesday afternoon at 3 o'clock and the body was taken to Dorset, Vt, for burial.
Connecticut western news., 1921-04-28
Girls' Conference

Out-of-town girls attending the girls conference to be held in Win sted May 6 and 2 will be met at the trains by Winsted girls, who will ac- company them to the place of regis tration and assist as guides as need ed. Addresses of welcome to the visitors will be as follows: "On Be half of the City,, John Lund; "On Behalf of the Girls", Miss Charlotte Middlebrooks; "on Behalf of the Churchesv. Mrs. Irving Manchester, Miss Elizabeth Thompson of Water town will respond. Singing at the meeting will be directed by Miss Hos mer, supervisor of muisc. There will be a meeting of the committee in charge of conference at the Y. M. c. A. Wednesday at p. m.
Connecticut western news., 1921-04-28
Petition for New Postofice

The movement to secure an ap- propriation for an adequate post office for. Torrington is gaining con siderable headway. A petition ask ing Congressman James P. Glynn to introduce bill for the appropriation is being circulated for signatures and meeting of business men and other citizens of the town is to be called shortly. Everybody acquaint- ed with conditions at the Torrington office is aware of the urgent need for increased space and it is expected that the bill, if introduced by Con- gressman Glynn, will be endorsed by the postofice department. The peti- tion asks that the sum of $75O,0OO be appropriated.
Connecticut western news., 1921-04-28
ANNUAL, MEETING
Of Cemetery Association Is Held
 on Saturday

The annual meeting of the Canaan Cemetery Association was held on Saturday, April 23rd and the follow ing officers elected:
 President, J. B. Reed.
 Vice President, A. H. Herriman. Secretary and Treasurer, George P. Hardenbergh.
 Sexton, Alex. Boinay.
 Directors, John B. Reed, A. H. Herriman, c. W. Parsons, Mrs. J. c. Richmond, Miss May Adams. The Treasurer reported receipts from various sources. ..... .$455.56 From Plots Sold .......... 20.00 From Interest on Funds. ... 194.88
 670.44 General expenses, labor etc. .625.9s Cash on hand ...........$ ALAG Reed. for permanent care
 or lots .........., 4UU.UU G. W. Parsons, who has been sec retary and treasurer for several years resigned in favor of George P. Hardenbergh, who was duly elected. MT. Parsons has been very efficient in the care and general management of the Associations affairs, and his resignation was accepted with regret and a vote of thanks.
 MT. Boinay, who was reelected sexton was commended for his eX- cellent care of the grounds and for his genial accommodations to the public.
 J. B. R.
Connecticut western news., 1921-04-28
\ Killed When Train Hits Auto

George Stoddard of Morris was killed and his two children were probably fatally injured Saturday afternoon when an automobile in which they were riding was struck by northbound passenger train at Griswold's crossing about two miles below Bantam station. The injured children were rushed to the Char lotte Hungerford hospital in Torring- ton. The children, boy and a girl, arrived at the hospital at 2 80 o'clock and the extent of their injuries had not been determined at press hour. The report from Bantam was to the effect that one of the children had fractured skull.
Connecticut western news., 1921-04-28

The guessing contest on the num- Der of saw teeth in the window of the store of The Fuller Hardware Com pany came to a close last Saturday night. The count revealed 6973 teeth in the display. The guess nearest to the correct number was registered by Ernest Weaver, son of carpenter Wallace Weaver. His guess was 6999, and won handsome hand saw as a prize.
Connecticut western news., 1921-04-28
Fantozzi-G -Gondalli

The marriage of Miss Elisa Con dalli, daughter of MT. and Mrs. Antonio Gondalli and Ferruicio Fan tozzi of Torrington, was solemnized at St. 'Joseph's church on Wednes- day morning at o'clock. Father Donahue, former pastor of the church performed the ceremony.
Connecticut western news., 1921-04-28
Winsted Factories on 4-day ScheduI,

Notice was given at the New Eng land Knitting Company Monday, and in the underwear department of the Winsted Hosiery Company that both would go on a 36 hours a week schedule at once instead of 50 hours. The working days will be the first four of each week nine hours day.
Connecticut western news., 1921-04-28

E. s. Canfeld has delivered Ford cars this week to the following: Visiting Nurse Association, Edward Fuller, Morris Warner, Brewer Bros. Inc, Mrs. c. L. Gardner of Twin Lakes and James Smith of Lakeville.
Connecticut western news., 1921-04-28
Hotel Beard.Iey Sold

Hotel Beardsley, Winsted, owned by the estate of the late Governor George Ls Lilley, wasNsold this week to Radocchio Brothers, Winsted market men.
Connecticut western news., 1921-04-28

Regular meeting of Esther Chap ter, No. 72, o. E. s. on Wednesday evening, May 4th.
Connecticut western news., 1921-04-28

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