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Connecticut western news., 1922-11-09
School Notes

The Senior Class of the High School plah~-to give play in the first week of December. The name of the play is "Patty Makes Things Hum."
 At the public meeting Nov. 1 the following program was presented. Invocation. ..... Rev. A. M. Griffin Music ............. Eighth Grade Enjoyment Reading Demonstration
 Miss Ellen Lindell Speaking Contest
 Spelling Contest
 Music. ............ Eighth Grade
 Address, J. B. Davis, State Super visor of High Schools in Conn.
 The speaking contest was won by Mildred Beebe of Canaan.
 The spelling contest was won by Rose Serlin of Canaan Valley.
 MT. Davis in his talk endeavored to show the purposes of secondary education. Also he brought out conclusions drawn from day spent in Canaan High School. He found the High School not meeting the requirements of the Conn. State law in several respects, i. e.
 1. The number of teachers is in- sufficient for the number of pupils.
 2. Some of the teachers are carry ing too heavy teaching load.
 3. The recitation periods are too short.
 4. The lack of an assembly room.
 5. Too many pupils studying in a class room together with recitation.
 6. No School Library.
 The 9th and 7th grade maintained 1OOG6 attendance last week.
 The Junior Class have elected the following officers:
 President, Ruth Beaujon; vice president, Jennie Higgins; Secretary, Esther Nielsen; Treasurer, Carmita Lasher.
 School will be closed at 2 o'clock Friday to allow the pupils to attend the matinee given by the American Legion. The admission will be 10c for grade pupils and 20c for high school pupils. The film to be shown is Cardigan; a comedy reel will be given also.
Connecticut western news., 1922-11-09
CHURCH ENTERTAINMENT
Will Be Given at the Town Hall This
 Thursday Evening

This week Thursday evening John Mac Corison, Impersonator and DOT trayor of familiar character types will be the attraction at, the Town Hall. MT. MacCorison recently ap- peared before an enthusiastic audi ence in Salisbury and he comes recommended in such unqualified terms that all who come are sure of an enjoyable evening.
 The entertainment will be given under the auspices of the Pilgrim Brotherhood and in addition to MT. MacCorison's interpretations, the young people will be seen once more in the Eskimo Song given with such success two years ago and the Pill grim Double Male Quartette will ap- pear to sing some of the songs that everybody likes to hear.
 Reserved seat tickets will be on sale at Collins Store all day Thurs day and all holders of Adult tickets at fifty cents may exchange these for reserved seat tickets without extra charge.
Connecticut western news., 1922-11-09
BOETY BNAE FARMS
 SUFFER $5O.OOO LOSS
Fire Destroys All Buildings On A. D. Davis Farms
 Near Sheffield

The large barn and farmhouse owned by A. D. Davis at Bonny Brae farms, located on the West Sheffield road, was totally destroyed by fire last Thursday night at loss of more than $5O,00O. The barn was 250 feet long and 50 feet wide. About 150 feet of this structure was used for COW barn and would accomo- date about 100 head of cattle. It was built by MT. Davis several years ago when he made speciality / of producing certified milk for this part of the state. There was a 16-foot arch connecting the COW barn with the main building.
 The farm was occupied and run by William Klahn. The family was at supper when the fire was discovered by one of their children. At that time the roof of the main barn was a mass of flame. The men managed to save all of the stock but the farm and equipment was a complete loss. There was, also, vast amount of hay and grain stored in the building. The farm machinery and equipment was valued at more than $5,000. Within a very short time, the flames had spread from the barn to the dwelling house. The milk house, ice-house and corn cribs were also burned. The fire com pany was called but when it arrived the buildings were beyond saving.
 The barns and house were lighted by electricity and there seems to be no known cause for the fire. The insurance was estimated at about $1O,OOO. MT. Kahn saved the great CT part of his furniture but will suffer a severe loss on his. crops.
Connecticut western news., 1922-11-09
WAS FORMER RESIDENT
Funeral of Mrs. Catherine Cleaveland
 Riker Is Held in Falls Village

The remains of Mrs. Catherine Cleaveland Riker, aged 91, were brought to Falls Village November 9th. The funeral was held at the M. E. Church, Rev. James Me Keirnan officiating. Burial was in the family plot at Grassy Hill Ceme- tery.
 Mrs. Riker leaves one brother and a granddaughter, Mrs. Kitty Porter of New York city. Mrs. Porter is a daughter of the late Frank Cleave- land, the blind lawyer. Mrs. Riker will be remembered by the. older people of the town as the genial hostess of what is now the Garfield Inn, which was then owned and managed by her late husband, MT. Riker.
Connecticut western news., 1922-11-09
DISPLAYfTHE FLAG
 ON NOVEMBER 11th
Governor, in Proclamation, Urges Observance of Armistice
 tffftI Day >>

In a proclamation issued Monday Governor Lake urged a special dis play of the flag in, observance of Armistice Day, November II. The proclamation follows:-
 November II, 1918, marked, the close of the greatest war of all time. Our armies, speedily raised and transported to foreign soil, had fought with lasting honor side by side with our allies troops through the crucial period of this struggle. That day brought rest and relief from the terrible toll of lives and from the hardships and suffering of our heroes, as it brought victory to our allied forces.
 Every anniversary of this day must quicken in each of us the recol- lection of the heroism and valor of our soldiers and of the sacrifices of all who fought and served in this war for civilization.
 "This anniversary affords to grateful and peace loving people an opportunity to give public and pa- CTlOLlC oApTcSSIOH HOI OuIy O1 SAul- tation for their victories on the battlefelds of France but also of appreciation for the services of our boys which brought to us peace and security. s
 Therefore, recognizing a general desire that special observance be made of that anniversary, l, Everett J. Lake, Governor of the state of Connecticut, do hereby proclaim Saturday, November Il as Armistice Day. @ts}
 I recommend that on this day the national flag be displayed on all public buildings of the state and I request that such general observance of the day be had as to give evidence that it's significance is fully rappre ciated by all people. On that day let us as patriotic citizens commem- crate with gratitude and deep res pect those valiant deeds of the de- lenders of our country in time of peril. ys
Connecticut western news., 1922-11-09
REPUBLICANS ARE VC- .. . POROUS ON TUESDAY
Four of Five Congressmen Are Elected. Cong. Glynn Is Defeated
PARSONS REPRESENTATIVE
By A Comfortable
 Margin

In spite of the indictment weather on Tuesday, North Canaan went re- publican by a fine majority. GOA ballots of total of 73t electors were cast. Of this number 301 were straight republican, 188 straight democratic, 110 split, straight socialist and spoiled ballots. George E. Carey, prohibitionist, was given 13 votes for United States senator and John Smith received 1 vote for state senator.
 Joseph L. Parsons, republican nominee for representative from this town was elected by a majority of 106, over Edwin B. Stone, democrat.
Connecticut western news., 1922-11-09
WHY YOU SHOULD BE
 A RED CROSS MEMBER
Some Pertinent Facts Regarding the Work of This Organization
 Locally and Elsewhere

"As the time for the annual Red Cross roll call approaches we are confronted by the question of why we ask for any more subscriptions. What is the Red Cross doing locally, nationally and internationally?
 "Our work locally hasn't been spectacular. There have been no disasters or epidemics, for which we are grateful, but we have contribu- ted two hundred dollars toward the support of our Visiting Nurse. In our treasury there are reserve funds to help out if any emergency aSises that demands assistance.
 "As to the national work, during the year ending June 30, 1922, seventy-two disasters called for emergency relief measures and the expenditures of $1,441, ,486 by the American Red Cross. These disas- ters included floods, tornadoes, fires, epidemics, theater collapses, ship wrecks, bridge collapse, mine explo- sion, railway collision and drought The greatest toll of life was taken by tornadoes, but the floods drove the greatest number from their homes. In one section alone, the Louisiana, Mississippi border, the Red Cross fed for weeks over 35,000 refugees daily. You can't help these sufferers personally when the blood or fires is in California or Texas, but you can back up the Red Cross by joining in the roll call and giving your dollar.
 Internationally the magnitude of the present task of the A. R. c. is unmeasurable. That is the relief operations in the Near East in which the Near East Relief organization is to cooperate. When Chairman Payne announced the determination of the Red Cross to undertake the job of relief in the Near East he said they would do the job eff it takes all the money we have, and if it takes more we will get it." but they can't get it if we won't give it.
 ''It should be held as a duty and an honor to belong to an organiza- ton which can be called upon during an emergency like the one in Smyrna and which is ready to give unlimited and immediate relief. ,-.r
 Chairman Payne who recently returned from a>> meeting of the Board of Governors of the League of Red Cross Societies held in Paris said, Everywhere found the warm est affection, the keenest apprecia- tion and the most heartfelt gratitude for the A. R. c. and for the men and women who did it's work in Europe. When a calamity occurs the first thought in the European mind is of the American Red Cross, never doubting it's willingness or its ability to respond to the call to serve hu- manty. It is not a cult. It is the heart throb of the American people. It has no religion, no politics, no color, no race, no creed. Its badge is service, service, service, and as such it appeals to every loving, pa kriotic citizen and to it's we'll wishers everywhere"
 When the solicitors call on you, won't you respond? Remember too that only fifty cents of your sub- scription goes to the national work, the rest remains at home to be used locally. y."-Contributed.
Connecticut western news., 1922-11-09

The News is somewhat delayed this week again because of interrupted power service, necessitating shutting down of all machinery.
 Allyn Fuller went to Hartford on Tuesday, and heard Roger W. Babson speak at Parsons theater before the Advertising Club of Hartford.
Connecticut western news., 1922-11-09

The capture of Smyrna by the Turks took on an element of acute local significance for a moment when it was announced that the fig crop for the year had been entirely des- troyed, although the pang was di- mHished by the news this week that the fruit supply was not affected by the firing of the city. However, nation accustomed to the annual re- port that the peach crop had failed completely is likely to be unmoved by a rumor of this sort.-New York Herald.
Connecticut western news., 1922-11-09

Governor-Elect Charles A. Templeton MT. Stone ran ahead of his ticket by about 23 votes. Following is a de tailed account of the number of votes each nominee received:
 Governor-Charles A. Templeton, r 377; David E. Fitzgerald, d 217.
 Lieut-G Governor-=ffiram Bingham, r 371; Frank M. Chapin, d 223.'
 Secretary-Francis A. Pallotti, I 371; Angelo M. Paonessa, d 217.
 Treasurer-G. Harold Gilpatric, I 368; Robert D. Goddard, d 223.
 'Comptroller-Frederick M. Sal mon, 370; Fred F. Holt, d 223.
 Attorney-General-Frank E. Hea- ly, 369; Benjamin Slade, d 222.
 United States Senator-George P. Mclean, 363; Thomas J. Spellacy, de219.
 Representative in Congress James P. Glynn, 37O; Patrick B. Sullivan, PIP.
 Sheriff-Frank H. Turkington, I 362; c. c. Middlebrooks, d 230.
 Senator-Malcolm D. Rudd, 377; Patrick J. Darcey, d 213. >. >.. Falls Village Republican
 Falls Village (Canaan) went re- publican by majority of over 100. J. Sedgwick Tracy, republican nom- inee for representative, led the tic ket with 151 votes. The town of Salisbury also went republican by nearly 200 majority. Norfolk did considerable splitting and it is re- ported went democratic by votes, Both representative elected are democrats. Cornwall and Goshen went republican.
 Glynn Defeated .
 Congressman James P. Glynn, who has been in the lower house of con- gress for the past seven years was defeated by Patrick B. O'Sullivan of Derby. The city of Waterbury turned large majority to O'Sulli- van which the smaller towns in the district were unable to. overcome. The defeat of Congressman Glynn was a surprise to many in this dis trict.
 Huntington Reelected
 Frank H. Turkington was elected sheriff of this county over Chester field e. Middlebrooks, of Winsted, former sheriff and United States Marshall. Turkington's majority was over 2,0OO. MT. Middlebrook's home town, Winchester, was the ~ only town in the county giving him majority.
 Rudd's Plurality Is 1885
 M. D. Rudd. ren1blican. p T
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1922-12-29

, Edwin Parker, spent the weekend and
| Christmas day with relatives in Brattle-
| boro.
Mr.. and Mrs. Edison Derry are NOV
| ing from Mrs. Lucy Franklin's tenement
| in the village to the north tenement in
Mrs Ada Pierce's house.
| Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Holden of West
Townshend and George Adams of East
Jamaica were guests at the home of Mr..
/ and Mrs. E. W. Holden Dec. %.
A short meeting of the Community
| club was held Monday evening and adj
| journment was made to the evening of
Jan. s, when a business meeting will be
| held.
Edison Tefts has returned from a trip
! to New York and Chicago. The longer
| trip to California, which he expected TO
! take as Mrs. Bessie Bellinger's chauf-
feur, has been discontinued.
Mrs. I. NJ Albee of West Brattleboro
was guest at +. p. Allbee's and p. IL.
Hollands for the Christmas season.
Mrs. /. e. Chase and son, Merton
Chase, of Brattleboro also were guests
ut p 7. Allbee's
Miss Leone Franklin and friend of
New York city came Saturday to spend
the Christmas holidays with her parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. III. III. Franklin. Mr.. and
Mrs. Harold Franklin of Concord. y.
H., joined the family party Tuesday.
\. N. GREENWOOD mas accepted n posi-
ton as herdsman on the Dunklee farm in
Vernon and will begin work next Mon
day. Mrs. Greenwood and daughters,
Marjorie and Barbara. will remain here
in the home of her parents, AIR. and Mrs.
II. :. Kidder, until spring.
Mrs. Mary May has gone to Wards
5Oro, where she will spend the winter.
Her grandsons wife, Mrs. Arthur
Fletcher, will store their household
goods and close tha house and thpn %
| TO join her husband, who he's position
as firemon on the Boston & Maine rail-
! road at Concord. n. II. They viii do
| light housekeeping for the winter.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1922-12-29

ais, 3U9 II 3Sb-I, 10
NATIONALS TEAM 6.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1922-12-29

Sheffield Plate was originally n
sheet Of copper TO which a silver plate
was fused on each side aud took its
mime from the English city where it was
made.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1922-12-29
Gladstone to Ela son

With respect TO philosophy, | do NOT
know what may be best according TO
modern iashiOns al 0-f.sc nor do l
know what number Of books you
should take up. But, as far as the
value OF the books IN themselves and
for discipline Of the mind are con-
cerned. | should recommend you as
three books Arisfotles Ethics" and
Politics" and Buffers Analogy"
You shpv!d also read and know But
ler's sermons. l should think YOU
ought now to begin the Analogy" or
the "Politics," if not beth l would
read little 1t a time. making sure that
you thoroughly understand and pos
sess everything as you 20 along-not
that the two are the anne for the
Politics" VIII cal! more upon mem
DRY. the analogy upon thought
Gladstone to his son at Oxford
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1922-12-29
CADETS.
BOWLING By EASTERN STARS.
Tournament Instituted by Three Teams,
No. = Winning First.

Several members of Bingham chapter,
Order of the Eastern Star. have insti-
tuted a bowling tournament and records
are looked for that will rival the stand
ings attained recently by members in the
brother Masonic fraternity. The games
viii be played among three teams. The
first contest took place yesterday after
noon, between Team No. / and Team
No. ,. The latter were the yictors by a
score of l ,003 to 959.
The high spots in the game We're made
by Mrs. Huestis, who had 81 for high
single and 231 for high total. The first
string was exciting and close. Team No,
l winning by one point. In the second
string, Team No. l came to the front
with a heavy attack and drove back
their opponents by a margin of IS
points. In the third string. however,
Team No. made successful sally and
not only took the laurels already won by
Team No. l in the previous strings but
also gained a sufficient margin TO win
the game by Al pins.
The next game will be played next
Thursday afternoon. The score:
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1922-12-29
kipIine Was Right.

A New Jersey householder, set up
on by bandits, lifted up his voice in a
Wild vail for his wife The wife ap-
peared frying pan in one hand and
d rolling pin in the other. The bandits
cgught sight of her and incontinently
ted Thus is Mr.. Kipling's observa-
1on of the relative deadliness of the
Rexes fully INDICATED. A woman
Bcorned is, we are told by still an
other poet, beyond all the furies to be
found in vicinity Astounding in furies.
But woman defending her husbands
pay envelope is still more to be feared.
-Eew York Tribune.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1922-12-29
TOWNsHEND.

Lewis Daigneault of Brattleboro was
at home for Christmas.
Miss Betty Whitney is working in the
home of Mrs. Barber in Brattleboro.
4 party Of 10 attended and enjoyed the
concert by the Welsh singers al Brattle-
boro Tuesday evening.
NJ Park Osgood Of White River
Junction was a Christmas guest of his
father DR.. r l.. Osgood.
= A. j. S. Dukett and little daughter,
Althea, have been spending few days
with relatives in Bridport.
Mrs. Matte Turner and daughter.
Siiss Evelyn Turner, visited her sisters
in Weston from Friday 10 Tuesday.
A family party Of u we're entertained
at the home of H. @. Gale Christmas day
and a fine tree contained gifts for all.
James Ford OF New Haven, Conn,
spent Christmas with his children at the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. w. L. Tenney.
Dr. and Mrs L. J. Parker and son,
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1922-12-29
BRATTLEBORO PERSONAL

William Fisher of Chestnut street is
unable TO work on account of sciatica.
Miss Sadie Miller spent the Christ
mas holidays at her home in White River
Junction.
Mr.. and Mrs o. W. Ray and daughter
of New York city are expected tonight
to spend the New Year holidays with Mr.
and Mrs. O. L. Rawson of Thomas street
Mrs. J. II. Soliday and daughter re-
turned yesterday to Boston after a week
spent at the home of Mrs. Soliday's sis
ter, Mrs. H. c. Rice.
Mrs. E. +. Aiather and daughter, Mrs
Warner l.. Thomas returned last night
from Springfield, Mass. after visiting
with Mrs. Alfred Hitchcock and fam.
lily.
The following intentions of marriage
have been filed at the Office of the town
clerk: Harold Emerson Cowling, book
keeper. Lawton hall. Rrattleboro. and
Miss Lena Laura Sargent, Lawton hall
Brattleboro
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1922-12-29
SOUTH WARDsBORO.

Frank Duby and family spent Christ
mas at Stanley DubY's at Wardsboro.
The Christmas trsA and exercises were
held at the church Friday evening. All
who attended had a good time.
Twenty-six people from here attended
the Christmas tree at Wardsboro Mon
day night. All report q fine time.
Misses Leona. Beatrice and Bernice
Cobb of Brattleboro are spending their
10-days' vacation with their parents, Mr.
and Mrs. Fred Cobb.
Miss Stella Reed. who spent Christ
mas at the home of her uncle. Austin
Reed. returned to the home of her
mother, Mrs. Flora Reed, in Newfane
Wednesday.
Miss Alice Gould OF Brattleboro and
Mr. and Mrs. Royce Severance and chill
dren of West Townshend spent Christ
mas with their parents, Mr.. and Mrs. +
o. Gould
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1922-12-29
DUAIAfERSTON.
LifeIong Resident Dies at 81.

Charles Ormsbee, 81, one of the Olde It
citizens and lifelong residents of this
town, died Friday after an illness of sew
eral years. He was born at the old
homestead in East Dummerston, where
he died and which always had been his
home. He lived with his father, who was
a blacksmith, and after the fathers
death Charles Ormsbee followed that
trade as long as his health would permit
He never married and was the last of his
fathers family.
The funeral was held at o'clock
Sunday afternoon at the home, Rev. G.
IL. Moorhouse of Putney officiating. The
body was taken 10 Westfeld. Mass,
Tuesday for burial beside his brothers.
Mrs. Leslie Bills is i'll with grip.
Karl Weber is spending a week with
his parents III Wrentham, Mass.
Miss Miriam Reed Of Springfield (Vt.l
spent Monday with Mrs. Mary Walker
Lloyd Kirkwood was a guest of his
brother. Samuel Kirkwood of Brattleboro,
Monday.
Miss Edith Walker of Greenfield spent
the weekend and Christmas day at Log
Cabin farm.
Miss Grace Holbrook is spending the
holidays with her mother, Mrs. Freder
lex Holbrook.
Mr.. and Mrs Harold Reed went Sat
uAAhS " skAhNAtbuAg ~ spNItl int uuAt-
days with Mrs. Reeds mother, Mrs Smith.
Miss HazeI Miller and Miss Mary Car
osiella of Mortified seminary are spend
ing the holidays with Mr.. and Mrs w
\. Miller.
The funeraT o. Leavitt L. Stark, who
died Monday. was held in the home
Wednesday at / o'clock. r. B. Teller Of
Brattleboro officiating. f. IL. Miller sang
Crossing the Bar, and two selections
were rendered on the victrola. The burial
took place in the Dummerston Center
cemetery. The bearers were Myr0n f.
Evans, Arthur w. Laughton, Ira ID.
Gates and Charlie Fisher.
: The community Christmas tree and ex-
ercises Saturday night were enjoyed by
both the young and old. There was
short program by the children and an
address by r. b. Teller. Mr.. and Mrs.
Santa Claus then arrived and distributed
gifts from the tree. Mrs. Albert Newton
was Mrs. Santa and Raymond Fisher
took the part of Santa Claus.
Schools at the Hollow and North dis
tricts closed Friday for the holidays.
each having a Christmas tree and an in
teresting program, consisting of songs
and Rotations, which were enjoyed by
many visitors. Santa Claus was expected
to arrive at the North school in time 10
distribute the gifts, but because of an
accident to his car he was obliged to
make the last part of his trip on foot
and was too late. so Robert Miller was
chosen TO take his place. Schools will re-
open Jan. 8.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1922-12-29
PROS COME FROM BEHIND.
Ants Lead in First Two Strings but
Stump in ThiEd.

Tie Pros made another heavy on
slaught on the Ants last night and de
feated the latter by the score Of 1.23T
to 1234, thus adding 23 points to the
- already secured in previous contests.
With the lead now 1T pins. the Ants
have big obstacle TO overcome before
they viii head the list again.
The Ants started in with q vim that
has characterized many of the previous
games, and like some If these contests
they lost courage after the second string.
In last nights game the Ants took the
FIRST string by IL points and the second
bv eight pins. but the Pros recovered in
the third. winning the latter by 46 pins
Harris of the Ants was both high
single and high total with 100 and 30
respectively. Tomght'a game will BE-
played by Pros team l and Ants team
l. Last nights score: