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Connecticut western news., 1922-11-09
EAST CANAAN

Mrs. Robert Fletcher was a dele gate to the Sunday School conven- tion in Torrington. She attended Wednesday and Thursday.
 Miss E. J. filling is visiting Miss Ruth Gaylord in Stamford.
 Edward Warner was called to Hartford last week, by the death of a sister.
 The annual meeting of East Ca naan Cemetery Association was held at the chapel Saturday. E. s. Roberts was reelected president, as were all the other officers.
 The Cheerful Workers, with Rev. and Mrs. Fletcher and some others of the young people, twenty in all, were invited to Philip Rix's at Lake vile last Friday evening. A fine lunch was served. Games were played, and the happy party came home at late hour, feeling grateful
Connecticut western news., 1922-11-09

our village, but her latter days were spent in Poughkeepsie, where she took up the profession of nursing. She was a sister-in-law of Mrs. James Vosburg. She leaves to mourn her loss one son, Chas.. Bishop of Pough- keepsie, and host of relatives and friends, who will miss her sadly.
 Miss Winifred Roselle, daughter of MT. and Mrs. Joseph. Roselle and Howard Loper of Ellsworth were married Oct. 25 by the Rev. Norman Curry of Christ Church, Sharon. Congratulations.
 MT. and Mrs. Thomas Cunningham were visitors in Amenia Sunday. Everybody was so pleased when the petition was being circulated for a new school, that it was signed by everyone. Let's hope that it will bring good results, as no one wants the little tots walking so far.
Connecticut western news., 1922-11-09
CORNWALL BRIDGE

B. s. Milford, local Strout agent has sold for Judge L. J. Niekerson, his farmhouse and about 100 acres of land on Dibble Hill, the place known as the Hallock farm. This is one of the beauty spots of the town, the view being unusually fine. Mrs. Davis, the new owner, has been a frequent visitor in town and has been looking for some time for just the place she wanted, and feels that she has now found it.
 On Friday night exercises were held at the school to give the parents and friends a chance to see what work the children are doing and to give an idea of what the work is aim ing toward. Between 25 and 30 people came and found the evening very interesting. Refreshments were served
 Mrs. Geo. Becbe has been called to Kent by the illness of her daugh- ter-in-law.
 Miss Genevieve Malcuit spent the weekend with Miss Katherine Milford.
Connecticut western news., 1922-11-09
LIME ROCK

MT. and Mrs. Fred Howe, MT. and Mrs. Frank Howe and Tom Buckley motored to Torrington Saturday night, in Fred's newly acquired car, a Dort.
 Miss Eda Spoth spent the week end and Sunday in Kent with her mother.
 Mrs. J, W. Roster, Mrs. Mary Belcher~and Miss Ella Brigner were in Winsted one day last week.
 Word was received here last We'd nesday morning of the birth of a ten pound baby girl to MT. and Mrs. M. M. Hogan, of Torrington, and granddaughter to MT. and Mrs. Michael Hickey. Mrs. Hickey was in Torrington Sunday to see her daughter, motoring there with MT. and Mrs. James VanDyke.
 Frank Morrison is working for Mrs. Jane Owen. "Chick" Sherwood of Torrington was in town last week.
 John Revaz of Torrington was in town Sunday.
 hloS Md1JOLlC LOWSy WnO 1Ids been spending a week or more it Deep River returned home Monday.
 F. H. Dresser went home Tuesday to vote.
 Harry I. Holcomb has finished drawing telephone poles here and gone with his men and teams to East Canaan where they have several months work.
 Until quite recently Mrs. J. w Roster has been picking nice ripe reC raspberries from her garden patch.
 The entire community sympathizes with MT. and Mrs. Frederick Dean ir the loss of their home last Wednes, day night by fire.
 MT. and Mrs. W. J. Boschen and Mrs. Roberts of Munroe, N. Y. and Milburn, N. J. called on friends here and at Falls Village Thursday. Mrs. Herbert Gibbs has beer spending a few days with MT. anc Mrs. Louis Gibbs, taking Arthur Gibbs home with her for an indefinite time. MT. and Mrs. Oscar Osterberq were in Poughkeepsie Sunday.
Connecticut western news., 1922-11-09

Walters of Fairfield, Maine and two sons, Jothan L. and Ralph s. Hobbs of Shawmut, who are we'll known in this place.
 Mrs. Mary Webster of Waterbury and Mrs. Ella Garfield of East Ca- naan spent Thursday with Mrs. Flor inc Stevens.
 MT. and Mrs. Frank Whitcomb of Great Harrington were also visitors at Mrs. Stevens Sunday.
 MT. and Mrs. Robert Roger have been quite i'll and under the doctors care for several days. The last re- port, they were improving.
 MT. and Mrs. Samuel Birnton and two children of Hartford and mother Mrs. Esther Brinton and sister, Miss
Connecticut western news., 1922-11-09
SHARON VALLEY

Arthur Keeler and Muriel Davis were in Poughkeepsie Saturday.
 MT. and Mrs. Melvin Davis Jr. have rented the Fahey place, for merly owned by Ward Cesar.
 MT. and Mrs. Otto Snyder have been enjoying a vacation visiting relatives in New Jersey.
 MT. and Mrs. Stuart Lounsbury of Passaic, N. J. have been callers at the home of Mrs. Grace Brazee. They are spending their honeymoon at The Bartram. Congratulations.
 Mrs. Ducker, mother of Mrs. Middlebrooks is gaining slowly. She is able to sit up for a few hours at a time.
 Mrs. Mary Bishop Bathwick, who died in the Vassar Hospital, was buried in Hillside Cemetery last week. She was a former resident of
Connecticut western news., 1922-11-09
SALISBURY

Miss Mary Cooper of Vassal College spent the weekend with hei mother here.
 Miss Edith Scoville has closed he1 house and leaves for New York this week.
 Mrs. Margaret Norton spent g few days this week in Hartford.
 George H. Clark, as town clerk has issued 13O hunting licenses dur ing October.
 The entertainment given in the town hall, under the auspices of the Congregational "Up-Keep" Society was much enjoyed by those present
 845 votes were cast at election on Tuesday.
 Mrs. L. M. Eggleston spent Wed nesday in Pittsfeld, Mass.
 Mrs. F. M. Miner attended the Sunday School convention in Tor rington on Friday. Miss Lois c. Warner of Water bury spent early part of the week at her home here.
 Rev. and Mrs. Glaeser, who have been spendingl several days in New York, returned to their home on Tuesday.
Connecticut western news., 1922-11-09
NEWS from NEARBY F0WRS

to their hostess, who gave them such a pleasant time.
 Mrs. McAdam returned from the hospital, where she has been for several weeks, and found that MT. McAdam had been taken to the Win sted hospital. His hand was drawn into the machinery in some way, and thumb had to be amputated.
 Cards were received Saturday an- nouncing the marriage October 26th at Armenia, N. Y. of Lyman Micahels of Bristol, and Miss Julia Perdrizet of this place. A host of friends wish them happiness and prosperity.
 E. s. Roberts, who was slowly inn proving from serious illness, was taken suddenly worse last Wednes- day, and is confined to his bed. Mrs. Langs of Canaan is caring for him.
 The Ladies Aid will hold chicken pie supper on Thursday evening, November 23rd.
 Miss Dorothy Bentley attended the play Macbeth" at Parsons Theatre Friday evening, spending the night in Hartford with Stafford Springs friends. She returned Sat urday evening.
 Weekend and Sunday visitors at Charles J. Bentley's: MT. and Mrs, G. R. Towne of Stafford Springs and MT. and Mrs. George Harland and family of Housatonic.
Connecticut western news., 1922-11-09
SOUTH CANAAN

Rev. James McKeirnan preached as usual on Sunday, there were sev- eral visitors from Waterbury at church.
 A pretty autumn wedding took place at Colebrook on Saturday, when Miss Katharine Godinci, be- came the bride of Chester Vasseli. The marriage ceremony was per formed in Winsted by Father Vim cent Kelly. The bride wore black satin gown and carried bouquet of pink and white carnations. Mrs. Adrian Godinci was bridesmaid and Alfonso Lanfranchi, best man. A wedding dinner was served at the home of Adrian Godinci, brother of the bride to a large number of friends. After which MT. and Mrs. Vassei left for New York and other places for short honeymoon. Upon their return they will reside in Colebrook Among the out of town guests were Bernard Passani and family, Frank Passani ST.. MT. and Mrs. Tony Passani, MT. and Mrs. Benj. Betti, MT. and Mrs. Paul Cor tesi and daughter Elma, MT. and Mrs. Ermon Lardi, MT. and Mrs. John Vezini, Ermon Lumanati and son Charles, Peter and Julius Julian, Morse and Aminzio Lanfranchi, John Tuena, all of South Canaan, also MT. and Mrs. Ezeppi of Tor rington. Congratulations to the bride and bridegroom. MT. ,Vasseli being we'll known here, having lived in the neighborhood several years.
 Undermountain Junior Agricultur- al Club held it's usual monthly .busi- ness and social meeting on Thursday evening at the home of Mrs. H. N. , Wright.
 John Billings died at his home under the mountain on Saturday night, after a long illness. Funeral service at Falls Village on Wedhes- day. Interment at Sand Hill ceme- tery.
 Adolf Hein has been visiting in Hartford and Torrington for a few days
 Fred Deans house on the Barrack was totally destroyed by fire early Thursday morning, only feW pieces of furniture being saved from the home, caues of fire unknown.
 MT. and Mrs. Arthur Dean and Mrs. L. E. Loverin made calls in Harrington on Thursday.
 Miss Ruth Astleford from New York has been spending a few days with her parents here.
 Miss Elizabeth Holcomb took a teachers state examination in Ca naan on Saturday, the first of a series of three.
 Fred Bushey is resting at his home, after a stay in New Haven hospital.
 Gustav Hertzberg has returned to Torrington, after helping Adolf Hein several weeks.
 Gentians, blue bells and /asters are still in bloom.
Connecticut western news., 1922-11-09

Gertrude were visitors at B. l.. Frink's on Sunday.
 W. H. Robbins and daughter, Miss Gertrude and Miss Vada Daggett and MT. Aitchfield of Worcester spent Sunday at F. H. Langdon's.
 J. A. Anderson lost valuable cow Sunday.
 John Anderson has received word that his brother Rupert was recently married in Sweden. ..,..-,
Connecticut western news., 1922-11-09
FALLS VILLAGE

Miss Sara J. Dunn, daughter of Mrs. Mary E. Goggin Dunn of Falls Village and class of '22, Canaan High School, who on August 1st entered the Henry W. Bishop 3rd Memorial Training School for Nurses of the House of Mercy Hospital, Pittsfeld, Mass. for a three months trial period, has very successfully passed in all the necessary require ments and subjects, getting 1OO%o, the passing mark being 759o. At this fine training school where high school graduates have the preference the faculty and committee are much pleased with the class, and congrat-, ulated them on their success. The instructors praised Miss Dunn's ex- cellent preliminary education ob- tained at Canaan High School. She enjoys the training and finds it in- teresting, affording a wonderful and valuable experience, and will com plete three years course, and after graduating, expects to specialize in some branch of the profession in New York city.
 The remains of Mrs. Katherine Kicker were brought here Monday for interment, Funeral service was held in the M. E. church, burial in Grassy Hill cemetery. Before her marriage Mrs. Kicker was Katherine Halstead, formerly of this place. At one time MT. and Mrs. Kicker con ducted the hotel in Canaan.
 Florence, the little daughter of MT. and Mrs. Nelson, was taken to the Pittsfeld hospital Wednesday,, and operated upon for appendicitis, and is getting along nicely.
 A few repairs have been made at the post office. James Hayward do- ing the work.
 Amos Beecher of Winsted has been spending several days in town.
 Mrs. E. L. Ferguson has been en- tertaining her aunt, Mrs. T. Comery of Boston, Mass. for few days.
 Mrs. Mary Wilcox spent a few days with friends in Canaan the past week.
 MT. and Mrs. G. I. Ayres spent Sunday in Sheffield, the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Merritt Heady.
 c. F. Rapp of Yonkers, N. Y. has been visiting his sister, Mrs. Evelyn Sabin. t.+
 Mrs. Carrie Weising and son George of Saver, Pa. are the guests of Mir. and Mrs. J. Lee Ensign.
 Much sympathy is felt for MT. and Mrs. Frederick Dean, whose home was destroyed by fire early Wednesday morning -......
 A chicken pie supper was held at the M: E. church Wednesday evening November 8th. .#.,,
 MT. and Mrs. Leonard Ganser of Hartford have been the guests of relatives in this place for several days. # sl..
 Mrs. Bertha Crawford of Mill River, Mass. has been visiting at George Brigner's for few days.
 Mrs. Frank Doolittle and -daugh- ter of Maybrook were over Sunday guests at her brothers, Dorville Merriman. /
 Philip Sullivan of New York city was the guest of his parents for a few days. ...e .s
 Edward Ferguson is getting some extra nice chickens ready for the poultry show.
 Rabbi Byman, who has been with the Weiner family in this place for the past seven years has gone to Bridgeport to work in ladies' fur nishing store. MT. Byman made many friend while in this place. Simon Weiner who has been in New Milford has returned home, and has taken charge of the meat busi- ness, which MT. Byman left.
 MT. and Mrs. Edward w. Preston who have been living in Norfolk since their marriage have now gone to Hartford to live.
Connecticut western news., 1922-11-09
Card of Thanks

We wish to thank our neighbors and friends for the kind assistance rendered at the time of the burning of our home.
 MT. and Mrs. F. c. Dean.
Connecticut western news., 1922-11-09
CANAAN VALLEY

Word has just been received of the death of Mrs. Elba Hobbs of Shawmut, Maine. Mrs. Hobbs is survived by a daughter, Dr. Ethel
Connecticut western news., 1922-11-09
Best Ca-~ier Pineon

Best Carrier Pigeon. The best carrier pigeon is the Ant werp or Belgian voyageur. which can fly 500 miles in F hours if the weath- CT is fine.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1922-09-23

as major in the World war. studying
gas warfare at the British front and
serving IN charge of the gas and flame
branch Of the trench warfare section
Of the United States army
The purpose of gas in warfare is
to produce as much agony and torture
as possible I'm order that the victim
may be Mt least incapacitated, If not act
ually killed." Major Mathews is quoted
as saying to the American Legion
news service. And Ii is inconceivabIe
that a state should desire to use gases
which produce such effects, The pur-
pose Of capital punishment Is 10 re-
move the victim quietly and effective
ly, in order that society heuceforth
may he protected and to serve 0s Il
warning TO other potential evildoers.
at Is to be hoped that civilization
has reached a point where revenge is
no longer a motive. Only savagcs tor
tu-e their victims before killing them :;
the use Of any of the war gases To re-
move criminals would be quite In line
with the practice of savages."
Professor Mathews said there were
gases which might be used for eXecu-
lions. II the use Of gas at all could
ever he deemed wise. Carbon dloxide,
the poisonous constituent of ordinary
Illuminating gas, he declared would
be the logical one to use. lie asserted,
however. that If the administration Of
gas for execution Of criminals were
carried out, It should be entirely in
the hands Of medically trained men
who understand both It's use and at
tendant dangers.
"The horrors Of poorly carried ont
electrocutions IRE sufficiently vivid in
Se minds of thinking people to make
lhem abhor any method Of execution
which may not be both humane and
effective" he declared
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1922-09-23


had never mad any difficulty in CON
vincing her, In the usual lovers way.
Molly, dear / know / have neglect
ed you he said pehltehtlE' iut you
know that until the work 5 hhlshed l
can't ask you something. Ana I've
been rushing 1t through fee!ins thai
then / should nave the rlSht TO-
ITS not the work WILL she sad
slowly. ! want you 10 release me
Tie laughter dled on ms hps' ne
put MS hands upon Aer shouiaeFs ana
turned hef toward nun. Ane fa'Sea I'eI
face her bps We're qu'Vering' ana me
tears had iaIeh' lea'lhs her eyes nara
end bright.
You mean that' MoiiyI ASKED VII
ton gFaNeiy'
Every word Will
WHY
! have ceased 10 care Tor YOU
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1922-09-23

sen reappeared with the tool. The fore
man wrenched out the staples and Will
ton burst open the door AS he had
expected, the shack was completely
empty of all Chambers belongings.
The two men looked at each other.
Slow understanding came into Ander-
sens face.
He was a bad yum" said the Swede.
Il guessed you knew your business,
Mr.. Carruthers, when you took on Tom
Bowyer's right-hand man. 1t wasn't
for me to say nothing"
Keep your mouth shut still, Ander-
sen" said Wilton. slapping him on the
shoulder. wen just start working
again. And keep your eyes open Some
time Wen get him, and I'll tele, hone
Inspector Quain TO pick him up if ever
he sees him in Clayton"
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1922-09-23
CHAPTER TX
The Face at the Window


II was five days since Wilton had
been to the portage He had not meant
to see Molly in his dependency, but
now the discovery of Chambers
treachery came with an invigorating
shock and aroused his fighting instinct
against Bower.
He took the road across the MuSkeg.
Wilton saw the girl upstairs, at the
factors side. A book was on her knees
and a lighted lamp behind her. She
was not talking to him, however, but
staring out Of the window, and yet she
did not see Wilton as he came to the
door.
AT his knock she came downstairs
more slowly than usual. When she
opened the door to him he saw that
she was trembling. Her cheek was icy
cold beneath his kiss.
Come in, WILL have something to
say to you" she said.
He put his arm about her, and they
went into the store together. He could
feel that she was trembling all the
while.
what is it, Molly?" he asked, look
ing into her face and seeing tears In
her eyes. "What is it, dearT"
I'm afraid that we've both made a
mistake, WILL" she answered.
Wilton laughed. Once or twice Molly
had questioned his love for her, but he
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1922-09-23
CLIMBS FOR LEGION POSTS
George Polly, Lynn. Mass. Ex Soldier,
Gives Exhibitions to Help
Raise Funds

Some people are height shy. They
grab hold Of a chimney on the roof
If story -and-a-half dwelling and
look over the side only TO seek the
skyllght and the lower regions "Hu-
man Files" are afflicted with the Op-
posite complex. They can't stand on
the ground and look at the chimney
without wanting to 20 right up the
front of the building and see II a
chlck-a-dee has built a nest there.
Such a human fly is George Polly
of Lynn, Mass. ex soldier In the Aus
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1922-09-23
.eooD NIGHT, MoLLYl"

..o-opsrs-Looklng over Big
a ~ seemingly impossible
80 IN the path Of the Missa-
lf .,-osd Joe Bostock, builder
d Inc and Wilton Carruthers,
IF engineers. are considering
,scrIfies. A rifle shot in
q "a. Euls Bostock and breaks
y .5srs arm. Carruthers tries
49,. -r the body to a post of the
ssans Bay company, where Nc
T. il the factor. McDonald's
-s+er Molly, sees Carruthers
sy,,'ne in the muskeg and drags
4. 'f-om the swamp, with his bur-
Tnarcountably. her father
,+s TO her saving Carruthers.
.ysra8 by his wound and exer-
T. Oarrlthers Is disturbed by
/ s-,aarauee of Tom Bowyer,
- business rival and per-
T. enemy. Bower insults Mol
/ and Carruthers strikes him.
---tfsrs declares his love for
f. She promises to be his wife.
----rers has 10 reach the town
'rrsvton to attend a meeting at
= Rostock's enemies plan to
81 control Of the Missatibi from
Molly goes with him. They
DELAYED by a storm. Attacked
his DOGS. Carruthers' life is
|ss bv Molly. who is forced to
the animals. THE snow. the
Nv They set out on foot for
Eyt,n reaching 1t with Car
Tta~s in an almost dying condi-
1 He IS in time to foil Bostock's
mics and keep control of the
1 for Mrs. Bostock He finds
Fm.es a work at Big Muskeg.
nver persecutes Molly with at
rro7s. Lee Chambers asks Car
hers for work. saying he has
rker with Bower Carruthers
kss him on. Kitty Bostock. deep
IN love with Carruthers. comes
live at the Big Muskeg. Kitty
RVS her love to Carruthers, who
Is her of Molly and gently re-
lges her. Tom Bowyer seeks
,lv's love. and is repulsed. He
rs.zles the chagrined Kitty into
alliance for the purpose Of sep
sting Carruthers and Molly.
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tend the services. Hell come back to
me, know It."
And big Jim" did come back. big
Iim," otherwise Lieut.. James W. Han
berry, came back, through wars worst
hell, to the woman who waited AZ
home for him. He's a newspaper re-
porter now, in Omaha And the other
day big Jim" vas summoned TO Fort
Crook. near Omaha. ana in the pres
ence of a thousand or more American
Legion buGdies and Hanford Mac
Nider, national commander of the
American Legion. and other notabIes.
the Distinguished Service cross was
pinned on his breast
a letter from Gen John J. Pershlng,
and one from Gov. Henry Allen Of
Kansas, were read. pralsing big Jim"
for magnificent hcroism And the story
was told again of how he fought his
way hack, dangerously wounded, to
life. and back home again to the wife
who held to the faith he would return.
Lieutenant Hauhery's act was clean
ing out a German machine gun nest
at Chateau Thierry He ana his men
went forward In hayonet charge All
hut T. Of the platoon were Killed or
wounded big Jim was wounded in
the head, ana his right arm paralyzed,
but he kept on going, refusing medical
attention, but insisting that his
wounded men be looked after He led
brilliant charge. personally captur-
Ing two OF the German guns.
He sustained sounds I'm the head.
right thigh and left arm, He crawled
into shell hole and was unconscious
eight hours When he recovered con-
seriousness he bound up his own
wounds and tried to help two other
wounded men in the same hole-but
they We're killed by shells.
Then he tried to dig in" But he
was seen by "A German gunner aud
was hit few more times. lie played
'possum," until the firing ceased. He
tried to signal the attention Of mn
American flyer, but German air
man instead saw him. and came
swooping down opening fire on the
wounded officer with a machine gun.
! He played 'posSum' again.
/ And two hours later he crawled out
of his hole and started slowly, Ia
agony. so crawl to the American lines.
/ He couldn't walk. He rolled. erawed.
/ pushed his way along inch hy inch. A
/ German snlper shot mt him every time
he rolled over, and added more
wounds to his total Finally the
/ SHIPPER got him with q bullet through
/ the right thigh. and big Jim" tainted.
/ lie was picked up the next day and
/ sent to hospital He was uncon-
/ eclous - hours. ana for "a month his
/ Identity lost The War department.
cahled his wife in pittshurg. and
parents In Enid, that he was dead.
/ Then the services were held.
] But two months later Mrs Hanberv
received letter from big Jn," FROM
hospital in France After being
4 brought back to the States he WAS
many months In the hospital When
4 be was able TO get out he went to
I Omaha and became a newspaper re-
/ porter when he enlisted at the very
/ start Of the war ne was q teacher in
] the state Normal school al Pittsburg.
/ It was with Company l., Flfty-ninth
infantry he we1, to France and from
the start be was called big Jim" he
cause IF his height IS feet inches
/ in his bare feet
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1922-09-23

provides is to be
used for the ex-
ecution OF con-
demned criminals,
is strongly de-
nounced by Prof.
]. II. Mathews,
chairman Of the
department OF
chemistry. Uni
verslty of Wis
consln, and an ex-
pert on poisonous
gases. Professor
Mathews served