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Connecticut western news., 1922-01-26
CURTAIL SERVICE
"New Haven" Road Announces
 Changes in Schedule

Announcement is made by The New York, New Haven and Hartford Railroad Company of various changes in it's present train schedules which uiU become effective on January 29. Certain non-paying trains on this date will be eliminated and re- adjustments in the schedules of other trains have been arranged in order to provide the least possible lncon- venience to the travelling public.
 The general financial condition of the company and the decrease in travel on certain lines are assigned as the reasons for curtailment in service. A most complete and thor ough survey of the entire situation has held the attention of the trans portation department for consider able period. Careful studies have been made in each case of reduced service and the requirements meas ureds by travel from the various communities involved have been considered and adjustments made to the fullest possible extent. In every instance the service affected has been operated unprofitably.
 Some means must be devised to reduce operating expenses and at the same time provide adequate transportation. The company in it's endeavor to solve the problem of di- minishing returns on certain of it's lines and yet meet the traffic re- quirements, is experimenting with a gasoline motor car operated upon it's rails, and three such motors have recently been placed in service.
Connecticut western news., 1922-01-26
FIRST TILT IN THE SET BACK TOURNAMENT Masons Take Best End of First Series by
 One Point

Brotherly and fraternal love van. ished in Masonic hall last Friday night when setback teams from the Odd Fellows and Masonic lodges met to decide which one of the teams knew one-twelfth more than the other about this game. We say one twelfth more advisedly, as there will be twelve games in the series and while the Masons were fortunate enough to gather in the first one it is no indication as to what the final results will be.
 Just previous to the fast and furi- ous playing which marked the opening game, Capt. Marshall of the Odd Fellows team called his confed- crates into the ante room, where he inculcated Cor inoculated) them with the gravity of the situation. So forceful were his vociferous profun- dities delivered that the, eight men emerged from the ordeal white and perspiring. Perhaps this accounts for their losing the series by one point.
 Ever since "Ves' has been going about town with blood in his eye no both eyes-asking every one he meets if they know how to play set back. Evidently he found several and he announces that the Odd Eel lows team will be composed of the following men this Friday night J. c. Roraback, W. A. Wright, Free man Dempsey, H. H. Scutt, George Mather, Joseph Franks, Dr. F. H. Lee, Sam Reel If this combination doesn't attract some notice in next weeks paper we'll be surprised.
 All Masens and Odd Fellows are invited to attend these games and cheer for their team. If they don't care to do that, various games will be placed at their disposal.
Connecticut western news., 1922-01-26
INCOME TAX IN NUTSHELL

WHO? Single persons who had net income of $1,OOO or more, or gross income of $5,000 or more. Married couples who had net income of $2,000 or more, or gross income of $5,000 or more.
 WHEN? March 15, 1922, is final date for filing returns and mak- ing first payments.
 WHERE? Collector of internal revenue for the district in which the person lives, or has his principal place of business. HOW? Full directions on Form 1O40A land Form 104O; also the law apd regulations.
 WHAT?l Four per cent normal tax oh taxable income up to $4,00D in excess of exemption. Eight per cent normal tax on balance of taxable income Sur tax from 1 per cent to 65 per cent lon net incomes over $5,00O for the year 1921.
Connecticut western news., 1922-01-26
LOCAL REQUESTS IN WILL OF MRS. FRANCEs PEET Home on Granite Avenue Goes to Her Sons
 Widow

Following are some of the be- quests in the will of the late Mrs. Frances Peet, which are of interest locally:
 $500 to Canaan Cemetery Associa- ton, the income to be used in taking care of the Joseph W. Peet plot in the Lower cemetery.
 $1O,OOO to Conn. Trust & Safe Deposit Co. of Hartford for Christ Church in memory of Harmon Peet, Sarah Peet, Joseph W. Peet, George c. Peet and Ensign W. Peet, said amount to be called the Peet Fund. The income of the Peet Fund to be paid semi-annually to the Treasurer of the Church, $2O0 for current ex- pense and the balance used for nec- essary repairs. In case there are no the full amount to go for current expenses.
 To Julia Sumner Peet, widow of her son George c. Peet was left her house and lot on Granite Ave. and the furnishings. Also all jewelry, silverware and wearing apparel. The balance of the estate was left to the Conn. Trust & Safe Deposit Go. for the following uses:
 The income paid quarterly to Julia Sumner Peet for her natural life.
 After her death to be distributed as follows:
 $5,OOO to be added to the Peet Fund for Christ Church.
 $5,OOO for the Connecticut Chil- dren's Aid Society for use of the Newington Home for Crippled Chil- dren.
 $1O,OO0 for the Police Sick Bene- fit Association of Bridgeport to be added to the George c. Peet Me morial Fund of $500 given by Mrs. Peet on Dec. 5, 1918.
 $5,00O for the Bridgeport Protes- tant Orphan Asylum.
 The rest to be divided between Christ church Conn. Children's Aid, Police Sick Benefit of Bridgeport and the Bridgeport Orphan Asylum.
Connecticut western news., 1922-01-26
CLERK APPOINTMENTS LOCAL POST OFFICE Leroy M. Beaujon and Miss Olga M. Johnson Are
 Appointed

As a result of the Civil Service examination held here several weeks ago, the District Civil Service Com mission announces the following appointments at the local Post Office. Regular Clerk: Leroy M. Beaujon and substitute clerk, Miss Olga M. Johnson. The appointments are effective on February 1st.
 When the examinations were held number from this vicinity made known their desire for the position as regular clerk by taking the exam nations. According to the rules one of the three highest passing the examination would be selected to fill the position. Beaujon received the highest number of points and un- doubtedly this fact tog ether with his familiarity with the WorK had con- siderable to do with his appointment.
 The position of substitute clerk, for which Miss Johnson has received the appointment, is undesirable 10 many. In this particular case, how ever, it has it's advantages, for Miss Johnson improves her spare time in profitable manner.
 Miss Lucy M. Reed of Salisbury, received her appointment last July as regular clerk, without taking ex- animation, due to the fact that she had several years experience in post office work before coming here.
 Post Master Roberts is to be con- graduated on the office force now in the employ of Uncle Sam. During the past several months their eff cient, courteous service has attracted more or less attention and favorable comment.
Connecticut western news., 1922-01-26
EtGALLIGER" WELL PRE-
 SENTED BY SENIORS
To Be Repeated in Falls Vil- lage this Friday
 Evening

"Galliger" was we'll presented by the Seniors Saturday evening and the members of the cast are to be congratulated on the fine quality ot their acting Much credit is due to Mrs. S. G. Camp, who directed the performance, for the results of her patient drilling and rehearsing. About $125 was realized from the show, this sum being added to the Seniors Washington Trip Fund.
 Francis Place, in the title role ot "Galliger Gurdy", put over his lines in fine style, and his acting was in keeping with the tone of the presen- tation. Mary Sweeney, playing op- posite him in the role of Babe Woodward, got off her part in very capable and realistic manner. Her portrayal of the disgusted chairman of a refreshment committee, who has to do all the work was amusing and appealed to the audience. Arthur Baldwin and Naomi Carter appeared to good advantage in the kitchen "'snooping" scene, quite true to llte' perhaps. Louise Beaujon and Ever ice Parsons presented the argument between "Mrs. Snitters and Mary in a highly amusing manner. Miss Beauion had strikingly appropriate costume and her withdrawal of cash from the Bank" was quite comic. Elizabeth Holcomb as Mrs. Morton" was very good, especially in her conversation with Galhger concerning the Bowersocks' family tree. Ida Hurlburt and Edith Fuller played their parts of typical High School girls to perfection. So fussy about their hair and those "horrid exams" Helen Baird as "Mrs. Grindem" was an obliging and enter taining hostess. As Galliger says: ''Mrs. Grindem, yours to command" " Thomas O'Neil made a fine example of a Professor who was slightly "done" by his students. Herbert Fenn gave an excellent picture of the bashful Professor who was so easily fiustered by his female scho- lars. Taken all in all, the audience was good, the cast was good, the show was good.
 Helen Roberts and Franklin Adams gave very pleasing inter- pretation of "The Sheik of Araby" between the acts. Miss Roberts is to be commended, especially for her singing. The Sheik himself was orientally stern and impassive. Miss Edna Barrett and Albert and Alfred Slye played some delightful music before the play and between the second and third acts.
 A Friend of the Seniors.
Connecticut western news., 1922-01-26
DOUBLE BEREAVEMENT
Mrs. Bianchi Receives Word of the
 Sudden Death of Father

We feel sure that the entire com munity joins the News in extending heartfelt sympathy to Mrs. J. A. Bianchi in the loss of both her father and mother within two weeks. Mrs. Morgan died at her home in Sails bury on January 10th after a long illness. Wednesday morning word was received of the sudden death of MT. Morgan of heart trouble. He had been in good health and his sudden death was a shock to his family and many friends.
Connecticut western news., 1922-01-26
Stupendous Production Next Week

A picture with a universal appeal. Such is "The Three Musketeers" which is booked for showing at the Mahaiwe Theatre, Ct. Harrington, next week Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, Feb. 1928.
 In this story Douglas Fairbanks does the greatest work of his career. Those who have read the famous Dumas novel from which it was taken will be delighted to see their hero, D'Artagnan, match wits with the cunning Richelieu and crush through the Cardinals seemingly in- surmountable barriers. The intrigues of monarchy are laid bare in this thrilling tale.
 For those who have never read "The Three Musketeers" this photo play will have as great appeal, be- cause it is a perfect plot, standing on the firm foundation of drama and comedy based on fact.
 It is a play in which the expected never happens. Kings and queens and royal personages are given hu- man attributes that will long endear them to the hearts of those who see the picture. The dominating impress sion is that the thing is real
 The lavish presentation which the Mahaiwe will give this photoplay will add much to it's charm.
 The original musical settings that were used when the picture was showing at $2.00 prices will be a feature.
Connecticut western news., 1922-01-26
Pilgrim Church Notes
30 P. M.

Friday, 2:3O P M.
 The Mission Circle will meet with Mrs. Dempsey. Sunday
 Regular Morning Service of wor- ship at 10.3O.
 Sunday School at 11.45.
 The Adult Group will discuss the topic. Our Ideas of Jesus. What goes to make up our picture? Monday, 7:30
 The Young Woman's Guild will meet with Miss Lillian Parsons.
 Wanted-More members of the congregation who will subscribe to the Congregationalist. Club rates through the church $2.75. Hand names to John s. Reed.
Connecticut western news., 1922-01-26
Fire in East Canaan

A chimney fire at Ralph Blacks residence in East Canaan Sunday afternoon summoned the Fire Com pany An unusually prompt res ponse to the alarm enabled the Company to get we'll out of the viii lage with the fire truck before the siren stopped. The fire was extin- guished without damage to property, and the run gave the boys good prac- tice, 22 of the iremen responding to the call.
Connecticut western news., 1922-01-26
M. E. Church Notes

Prayer meeting this (Thursday) evening at 7:30.
 Regular services next Sunday.
 Morning worship at 10:30.
 Sabbath School at 11:45 a. m.
 Epworth League 6:3O in the even ing. Topic, "The Church Must Save America. The third meeting of Mission Study. Leader, Miss Evelyn Lindell.
 Evening worship at 7:30.
 Junior League Monday afternoon at 3:45.
 The Ladies Aid Society will meet on Thursday afternoon, February End, with Mrs. L. A. Caldwell, ST.
Connecticut western news., 1922-01-26
CANAAN CONTRASTING
 ASSOCIATION REPORT
For the Month Ending December 31,
 1921

Report of Canaan Cow-Testing Association for the month ending Dec. 31, 1921.
 Total number of cows tested 369.
 Number of high cows 63.
 Highest milk producer Whitey, owned by S. R. Scoville. Milk 1716 lbs, Fat 41.2 lbs, Test 2.4@o.
 Highest fat producer No. 29, own ed by w. B. Rand, Milk 1883 lbs, Fat, 91.2 lbs, Test, 6.68o.
 Leading herd averages:- Donalds 6 Carlson 1013.7 36.2
 Owner, Donalds and Carlson; Milk Lbs, 1O13.7; Fat lbs, 36.2; Test %, 356; No. of Cows Mixed, II; No. of Cows Dry, O.
 S. R. scoville, 936.1; 92.O; SAP; 28; 1.
 D. J. Emmons, 897.6; 34.6; 3.85; IS; o.
 N. S. Stevens, 834,8; 31.4; 3.75; 9;2.
 M. F.. Rogers, 83O.1; 3O.5; 9.67; IA; o.
 A. Anderson, 821.7; 29.2; 3.55; IF; 2.
 The following table gives the names and records of the cows in the Associat tion which have produced more than 40 pounds of butte~fat or 1900 pounds of milk during thc 'ariod cf 30 days ending Dec. 31 1921.
 Owner, Breed of Cow lbs. 9> lbs
Connecticut western news., 1922-01-26

Litchfeld Royal Purples in Town Hall this Saturday night. A good, fast game is looked forward to.
 Red Leaves vs. Conn. Power
 The Red Leaves and the Conn. Power Five clashed in Town Hall last Thursday night in a fast and furious encounter. At the end of forty minutes of speedy playing, the dust lifted and the score-boardI carried the message of: Red Leaves 44-Conn. Power 30.
 Both teams started at fast pace but the Red Leaves drew away and led at the end of the first half by the score of 27-20. The Conn. Power outfit, owing to the fact that they had not played before this season, were rather wild on pass work and their teamwork was ragged at times. This team should improve a great deal with practice and will be strengthened when Kee- nan gets back to his guard position. The Red Leaves showed an im- provement ih teamwork.
 The shining lights in the scoring were Beaujon and Hubby. Beaujon secured twenty-three points for his team, more than half their total score. Hubby sank eight baskets for the Power Performers, likewise scoring over half their points. Smith and Goggin played a fast game, each making five floor baskets and Goggin also netted a foul shot. Thumith and Bees pooled their efforts for a total-- of fourteen points. Foley got off some good fioor-work for the Leaves but had tough luck on the hoops.
 These two teams will meet in the second game of their series in Town Hall tonight (Thursday). Another exciting session is anticipated by the members of both teams.
 The score Of Tburc do,,Js r,o,,o.
Connecticut western news., 1922-01-26
Christ Episcopal Church Arthur M. Griffin, Rector
Winter Months Services

Winter Months Services
 The First and Third Sundays of the months services at eleven o'clock A. M. of Holy Communion and Sermon.
 The other Sundays of the months services at four o'clock of Evening Prayer and sermon.
 Next Sunday, Jan. 29, service at four o'clock.
 Sunday School meets regularly at twelve o'clock.
Connecticut western news., 1922-01-26
Charles L. Baker Alive

Seven or eigth years ago the News printed an account of the death of Charles L. Baker, former resident, who, it was reported, was killed in Maine when a load of lumber fell on him. One of our subscribers informs us that he has received a letter from Baker who now lives i'll Waterbury, this state.
Connecticut western news., 1922-01-26
Would Have to Wait

"No, Algy, cannot marry you for & while" Why" "I was down to the Jewellers today and the wedding gifts were dreadfully picked over."-Detroit Free Press.
Connecticut western news., 1922-01-26
Improved Grammar.

T. I. s. wants to know how to keep the, rising generation from saying "I seen" so extensively. Get thesn to say "I lamped. ."-Gt. Loufs Globe-Dem- ocrat.
Connecticut western news., 1922-01-26
INDIVIDUAL SCORING BY EVERGREEN MEMBERS Red Leaves Win First Game
 of Series From The
 Conn. Power

The following is a record of the individual scoring of the members of the Evergreen basketball team to date:-
 Player 6 Position Games
Connecticut western news., 1922-01-26

RefereetScott and Blass. Scorer-O'Neil and Place. Timer-Keenan.
 Francis Place.
Connecticut western news., 1922-01-26

music makers in "kid-dom". There will be eight musical organizations appearing every day for four days. Free admission to children from the grade schools; special admission price given to groups of high school stu
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Connecticut western news., 1922-01-26
MID-WINTER EXPOSITION
 OPENS AT HARTFORD
Displays Represent Industry and Agriculture of
 State

The annual mid-winter Connecti- cut Industrial and Agricultural Ex- position will open January 18th and will run to the 18th, and this year for the first time, the Connecticut Ex- position is featuring children's work in big way. A large space on the floor has been allotted to children g work and at this educational exhibit you will find some of the most ic- teresting industrial, trade, commer- cial, vocational, home making and agricultural exhibits ever exhibited within the state.
 Children will run their Opportun- ity Shops right on the floor daily. Inter-city and inter-community con- tests will be held. The champion demonstrators of each community will contest for honors, loving cups and first prize medals.
 Inter-city and inter-community contests will be held among musical organizations and already eight have entered. The Winsted, Conn. High School Glee Club and orchestra 1; Ansonia High School orchestra i; Collinsville, Conn. High School or chestra; the Crosby High School or chestra from Waterbury; the Kid" band of school boys from Meriden, Conn.,; the Hartford High School or chestra; the official Junior Achieve ment Band of the Ten Eastern States from Warren, Mass, Ca band with punch) will spend a whole day at the Exposition; the famous official Fife & Drum Corps of the Eastern States Junior Achievement Bureau from Springfield, Mass.
 The Exposition management has offered a series of cash prizes as follows to the winning Junior musi-
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1922-09-27
POLICE NAB QUEER CAR
Rum Runner Equipped to Garry Sew
eVaI Hundred Gallons.

RICHMOND, Ky, Sept. 27.-What
is believed to be a completely equipped
rum-runner's motor car, with a capao-
ity estimated to be several hU -
gallons, has been an object of interest
to hundreds here today.
The seven-passenger automobile has
galvanized iron compartments behind
each seat, with the cushions camou-
tagged Under the floor another long
compartment has been built to carry a
large Nquantity of contraband goods,
and there is a false bottom to each
seat, Nddlng to the capacity.
Running at high speed in the dark
ness, the car turned over when about
seven miles from Richmond As May
Meells, farmer, arrived at the scene
Of the wreck the driver crawled from
under the car, apparently unhurt-
Then another big machine came up,
going the same way
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1922-09-27
DO LIKES NEW
UNLIMITED PASS
ON CHICAGO L
For 1925 He Can Flop on
Train and Ride All Night in
Heated Apartment.
BIZ United Press


CHICAGO, Sept. 27.-Peregrinating
Pete, the hobo who has ridden them
ALL from the FL Paso & Southwestern
to the Canadian Pacific. has returned
to Chicago for the winter season, to
find an unexpected Improvement in
his hotel accommodations for the win
ter.
Instead of doing his neat little pan
handling stunt at the center Of the
hobo world, Madison and Canal SITS,
and sleeping In the Is, 90 and 25-cent
flop houses nearby, he is planning a
winter engagement along the Gold
Coast, with sleeping quarters provid-
ed by the 1925 unlimited weekly
passes announced by the elevated
lines.
dis gag de up-in-de-air street cars
has started will sure grab Off trade
Of US leisure classes" Pete declared.
Gus tink of 1t, buck and two bits
a week and dey lets you ride any an
all de lines promiscuousI Dat gets
my vote. I changes my precinct to
de east side of de Chicago River right
I now. I interviews my clients on de
swell north side one day and me
friends on de south side de next. At
night pulls out my travel ticket and
hope de elevated. rolls out my blan-
kets of newspapers what no good
traveller like me is ever widout, and
goes to sleep.
That's the ripe and juicy pineap-
pies, all right. NJ more jungles f'r
me. circuIates wild de best, night
an day.
''De only ting Is, won't wanna get
off so long as I hears de music OF de
wheels clickin' over de ribbons. But
den when de ladies come in de cars
to go to work. me bein' a gent Will
have to stand up, and-well, I amt
strong on standin'
DO. take it from me, dis Is gonna
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1922-09-27
WOMAN BEGGAR WEALTHY
Small Fortune Found on Feminine
PanhandIer After Arrest.

NEW YORK, Sept. 27.-When Mar
ssaret Whalen. dubbed 1.-The richest
woman panhandler." was arrested,
dhe police emptied from the two
qoats and three skirts she was wear.
ing several bankbooks and a half
dozen pocketbooks. containing bills
Jnd coins neatly filed away according
{ J. their denominations.
Her captor. who had watched soft
hearted New Workers fall for her bait
Of a few packages of chewing gum
ahd a wan smile, said she was living
iJ luxury.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1922-09-27
MOTHER WORKING
NOT HARMFU I'LL To
SCHOOL CHILDREN
Statistics of Bureau Show
Satisfactory Results Under
Difficult Condition.
742 UNDER OBSERVATION
Regularity of Attendance Com
pares FavorabIy to Gen.
eraI Record.
By F. G.. ORR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 27.-''Bet a
woman so out of her home to work,
and the home goes fooey." That's the
conclusion of A. S. NJ. Hutchinson in
his latest book. This Freedom"
If this is true, some statistics on
the children of the mothers who work
should reveal it. So I called on the
children's bureau, Department Of La
Dor, to see what they had on the sub
ject. It appears they have been in
vestigating along that line. For in
stance they had the records of TAP
cases which they had looked into. with
particular reference to school attend
ance, personal appearance and gen
eral conduct of children.
OF the 742 children, according to the
report, sixty had attended school the
entire seven months without the loss
Of a single halliday; thirty-five had
missed 100 or more half-days out OF a
possible ESQ; thirty-five missed as many
as eighty but less than 100 half-days."
Compared with the record of other
children without reference TO whether
the mother worked or not, these all
sences do loom rather large. But I"
while the regularity with which
the child of the working mother goes
to school is an important test Of the
mothers ability to perform her double
duties Of mother and wage Garner, the
condition in which he comes and his
behavior while there also indicate the
kind Of home care the mother is able
to give him." says the Children's Blu
reau.
OF 742 children under observation,
S61 came to school in good condition
were neat and clean. well fed an
clothed. while 165 were clean but
poorly clothed or appeared under
nourished." In some cases. these
children of working mothers conducted
themselves so we'll as to cause favor
able comment by their teachers" 1O3
seemed not to have adequate care at
home.
One cannot help drawing a conclu-
sion that these wage-earning mothers
are carrying on" extraordinarily well,
considering.
''If it is agreed that the gainful en-
ployment Of mothers of young chill
dren is usually undesirable from the
point Of view of social welfare says
the Children's Bureau, at is the duty
OF society to find methods Of obviating
the need for such employment"